2003 Queries

	NOVEMBER 2003
DAVIDSON	November 29, 2003 I would like to know about my relatives William Lee DAVIDSON, William Mitchell DAVIDSON, and John DAVIDSON, who was one of the first settlers to Buncombe County. Any information or connections to other relatives would be appreciated. Please e-mail me. Sincerely, Ms. Len Davidson, Canton, Ohio
DAVIDSON	November 29, 2003 DAVIDSON I'm trying to trace the family of Robert (Bob) DAVIDSON who immigrated to Asheville from Cumnock, Scotland during the late 1800's early 1900's, latterly residing on Woodfin Street, Asheville. Robert was married to Agnes, who also came from the "Old Country". They had a daughter Winifred who in turn had a daughter Billie on or about 1937. Any information would be greatly appreciated. John Lyle, Scotland, U.K
GARRISON FARLEY	November 26, 2003 GARRISON - Looking for information re Stephen GARRISON, Revolutionary War Soldier from North Carolina, b ca 1757 d ca 1841, buried in Bankhead Nat'l Forest, Double Springs, AL. Need: Stephen's parents' names, and name of Stephen's wife. Some records show wife's name as: 'Unknown' FARLEY. Would any of you be able to help? Am seeking admission to DAR thru Stephen GARRISON, as my patriot, and need this information. He is my ggg-grandfather. Bonnie Farley Gary
FREEMAN GRAHAM PRICE	November 20, 2003 Looking for info on Salley FREEMAN, wife of Thomas GRAHAM. Salley was the daughter of George W. FREEMAN. She appeared on the 1900 Madison County Census at the age of 31, but disappeared at this time. Salley's last child, Iona GRAHAM, was born in 1900. Thomas GRAHAM re-married Salley's cousin, Lillie PRICE, in 1905. What happened to Salley Freeman?? Gary McElroy
HAYS	November 18, 2003 Looking for information on John HAYS, wife Mary, his Revolutionary application for military pension was rejected or suspended and additionally William HAYS and Samuel HAYS who appear in the early census records. Dan
BARNARD	November 17, 2003 BARNARD Looking for any BARNARDs in western North Carolina mid 1700's through 1800's. Thanks in advance! Frank
THOMASON	November 13, 2003 Seeking any information about Pleasant THOMASON and his family of Madison County, NC. He married Sarah ? any information would be greatly appreciated. Wanda Skaggs
BROWN GILLHAM	November 10, 2003 Ssusannah G. BROWN m. Ryderus Clark GILLHAM, 1806 Madison Co. IL. Searching for the parents of Susannah (maybe Hannah) BROWN. Probably sister to Samuel and Daniel BROWN. These BROWN siblings(?) married GILLHAM siblings Margaret, Ryderus, and Sarah GILLHAM all children of John and Sarah Clark GILLHAM. All Brown/GILLHAM sets of siblings had children named: Sarah, Lydia, John, James, Samuel Parker, Ryderus Clark, and Susannah. Is Daniel BROWN b. 1756 in Bucks Co. PA. their father? Is Benjamin BROWN? Is Susannah White their mother? The GILLHAM/Clarks were all Rev. War Patriots from VA/SC/NC; Daniel BROWN was a Patriot from VA (1776-1786); Does anyone have any names, dates, states that correspond? Would love to find my grandmother Susannah G. BROWN. Thanks, Donna
RACKLEY	November 10, 2003 RACKLEY-Family of Eastatoe township of South Carolina. Names listed as: Melinda, Deliley, Andy, Thomas, Elisabeth, William, Delila J., Sarah E., Davis, Evett, Retha, Mary A., Margaret. All names listed on Eastatoe Township # 3 in 1870 census roll. Looking for all these family members above. (Burial locations) (Census Records) any information that pertains to the RACKLEYs listed above. Thank you! Philip L. Rackley
GRAY MEDORS	November 9, 2003 I'm looking for a Charles GRAY that was born about 1781 somewhere in North Carolina. He was married to Mary A. MEDORS; she was born in Virginia about 1788. They were married in Randolph County about 1802. Darlene
ROBINSON/ ROBERSON WILLIAMS GENTRY CHANDLER EVANS	November 8, 2003 ROBINSON I am looking for any information on William Wayne ROBINSON, "Bill", born March 14, 1867, Macon County, NC, died July 30, 1959, buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesville, NC. He was the son of Lifus ROBERSON and Mary A. WILLIAMS, "Polly". His first wife was Harriet GENTRY, born March 27, 1867, died, March 5, 1915. I know of two children; Everett Alney ROBINSON, and Stanley Fuller ROBINSON. William also married Cordelia CHANDLER, born January 24, 1867, died May 24, 1956. She was the daughter of Joseph CHANDLER and Margaret EVANS of Madison County. William lived most of his life in and around Ivy, Buncombe County, NC. I'm sure there are descendants out there, please contact me. Thank you. James J. Robertson
WELLS BRYAN/ O'BRYAN BRYSON	November 5, 2003 WELLS O'BRYAN Mary (Polly) O'Bryan born in the 1780's married to Thomas WELLS b. May 11, 1788 Buncombe County, NC son of Newman Wright WELLS and Mary (Polly) BRYAN???? I found the name Mary (Polly) O'BRYAN in the Old Buncombe County Heritage Volume p290 article #496 and p61 article #660. I found Newman's wife name in a book written by Catherine Wells. I also found in another record Newman's wife Mary Bryson f. William BRYSON m. Isabella Holmes? Newman was married 2 times 12 children with each? Then I found a Newman Wright Wells whose father is James WELLS . I'm very confused????? I want to find out information on the Marys, BRYAN, O'Bryan Bryson?????? Norma Wells
JONES	November 3, 2003 JONES Marcus M. JONES was born 1847 in Buncombe County (Black Mountain). I'm searching for his children's names and any known relative. Would also like to know where he is buried. Betty Hendrix

	OCTOBER 2003
RAY	October 30, 2003 Seeking current email address of Jack Garland RAY; jackray@wnclink.com message bounced. Jack put the Ray Clan together. I would like to get in touch with him. Jack Stevens
SHELTON HENSLEY WEBB PHILLIPS DUNCAN EDWARD RANDOLPH WILSON	October 28, 2003 SHELTON, HENSLEY, WEBB, PHILLIPS, DUNCAN, EDWARDS, RANDOLPH, WILSON and more - Primarily Yancey and Buncombe County, NC; Jefferson, Washington and Unicoi County, TN; Spartanburg County, SC. From about 1800 to present. I have over 1,200 names in my database on the these families. I'm looking for more and willing to share. Jim Webb
WHITAKER KENNEDAY/ CANEDY JACKSON	October 26, 2003 Searching for documentation for the marriage of William WHITAKER III to Mary CANEDY. I have Jan. 31, 1793 in Salisbury, Rowan County, NC., but it isn't listed in Rowan County Marriages that I have seen. Also seeking info on Mary CANEDY'S parents, James KENNEDAY (CANEDY) and wife, supposedly married in Halifax County, NC. Mary and William's daughter, Mary WHITAKER, b. 6/24/1799, Fairview, married Hiram JACKSON in Fairview, NC, in 1822. They left with their family for Indiana in about 1830, arriving in Fulton Co., IN, in March 1846. Harold Clark
WILSON	October 24, 2003 WILSON I am looking for any WILSONs in Bumcombe County. Belinda Wilson
GARRISON FARLEY	October 24, 2003 Looking for information on David GARRISON, b 1710, Buncombe, NC, married Elizabeth FARLEY, or _______FARLEY, b. ca 1761, Buncombe, NC, or VA, on or about 1788. Their son, Stephen GARRISON, b 1757, Buncombe CO, served in the Revolutionary War, and I am using him as my patriot, seeking membership in MS DAR. Stephen's dtr., Mary, b 1811 SC, married my gg-grandfather, David E. FARLEY. Would appreciate any info regarding the GARRISONS. Thank you. Bonnie Farley Gary
HILBRANDS	October 20, 2003 Searching for information about HILBRANDS last name, origin and meaning. Thanks! Valerie Meyer
FREEMAN MOORE	October 15, 2003 My query is about James FREEMAN who married Mary Polly MOORE in 1788, possibly in Buncombe County, NC. James apparently sold or willed land to Aaron FREEMAN (175 acres) (Deed Book F, pg. 152). I am trying to find any info on James FREEMAN. Could someone look this up and let me know what it says about James and Aaron. Thank you. Martha
WRIGHT HARRINGTON	October 15, 2003 Looking for info on a Joseph & Mary & William WRIGHT who showed up on p. 258 1830 census in Buncombe Co. N.C. Had hoped they might be a (Joseph?) or Joel WRIGHT b.1794 NC and married a Mary Ann HARRINGTON b.1800 N.C. They had 12 children all born in N.C. Their first born was William Wright b.1822. Found them in Lauderdale Co. MS on the 1860 census. Thank you for your time. Max Wright
KUYKENDALL, ARCHER GAY	October 15, 2003 Looking for surnames KUYKENDALL, ARCHER and GAY, who were prominent in NC history, especially in Buncombe County. Glad to share info I have. Richard Archer Kuykendall
HAWLEY SEELEY	October 6, 2003 I am researching a woman named Laura Joy HAWLEY who ran a gift shop at the Grove Park Inn from 1916-1918. She leased the space from Fred SEELEY and was very successful selling women's clothing, etc. She left that position to work as a dietitian on the front lines in France during WWI. I would appreciate any information on her. I am a member of the Hawley Society and we are holding our annual meeting in Asheville in 2004. Sincerely. Ann Rudolph 250 Midland Dr. Asheville, N.C
DAVIDSON	October 5, 2003 DAVIDSON: I'm looking for any information on, or the families of, Robert (Bob) DAVIDSON who immigrated to Asheville from Cumnock, Scotland in the late 1800's early 1900's,latterly residing in Woodfin Street, Asheville or his brother George Hendry Davidson who immigrated from the same source about 1887 and died in Asheville about 1913. I believe both were involved in the construction industry. John Lyle Scotland,U.K
WILLIAMSON SUMNER REPASS McDONALD EVANS	October 3, 2003 Searching for information on: WILLIAMSON, SUMNER, REPASS, McDONALD and EVANS families. Richard Powers
OWENBY	October 1, 2003 I am looking for E. C. OWENBY or Edward Charles OWENBY. I am 44 yrs. old and have now found out that he is my father. Last known address I have is 135 Dellwood Ave. Swannanoa N.C. Any info would be very gratefull. I have waited my whole life for this. Thank God for computers. I would just like to know if he is still alive. Thank You, Vickie N

	SEPTEMBER 2003
CLONTZ CLINE	September 26, 2003 I'm looking for the grave of George CLONTZ, Rev. War Soldier, b 1760-1839, died in Buncombe Co. Married to Chloe CLINE. Have heard he was buried in Bee Tree section of Buncombe. Would like for him to have a Rev. War stone like his brother Jeremiah. Any info would help. Thanks Barbara
HODGE	September 22, 2003 I am searching for the mother and father of Dimpsey HODGE who was born in 1815 in Haywood Co. NC. or any information on HODGE families. Many thanks for any info. John L. Hodge Lebanon, Tenn.
HURT	September 21, 2003 HURT We are attempting to learn the final resting place of Civil War veteran Buford Hervey Nealy HURT who died in Asheville 12 Dec 1895. At the time he passed away he was living with his son John Hamilton HURT at 149 Flint Street in Asheville. Would like to hear from anyone who may be able to help our family find the cemetery were 1st LT BHN HURT is buried. Larry Van Horn Brasstown, NC
HAYES HAYS HASE	September 20, 2003 HAYES HAYS HASE Searching for Buncombe/Transylvania County HAYES/HAYS ...descended through Ransom HAYES and Adam HAYES. Thanks :-) Susan Hayes
WOOD WOODS WODD	September 19, 2003 I'm researching WOOD/WOODS line and I have my first known ancestor William WOOD as being born in NC in 1786. One of several indications is that he might possible be related to a James WOOD who had these sons; Henry, James Jr. John, Joanethone (sp) and William. It has been indicated that this line may have connections to Buncombe County or some area along the Yadkin River of NC. The James WODD mentioned is reported as the son of John WOOD who had migrated to America from Ireland. If anyone who might know of this family line would have information please contact me. My William WOOD had a wife in 1850 of the County of Bedford, TN (in accordance to the census) and his wife's name was Racheal who was born in NC in 1791. Michael Woods
CHANDLER SHELTON	September 19, 2003 CHANDLER, SHELTON I am looking for a John CHANDLER that was married to a Sarah SHELTON. They lived and raised their family in Madison Co. NC. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dodie Chandler
REVIS	September 17, 2003 Search for info on Henry E. REVIS, b1877, wife Myrtle, b 1879, step daughter Grace, b 1897, shows on 1930 census Buncombe County, N. Carolina, Limestone Township. Randall Martin
JONES BIBLE	September 16, 2003 JONES - Stephen Francis JONES born August 6,1822 in Buncombe. Died May 12,1903 in Burnet, Texas. Married Martha BIBLE in 1847 in Cocke County, TN. Looking for family & information on above. Thanks much, Samantha
DAVIDSON	September 15, 2003 I am looking for any information on George Hendry DAVIDSON or his brother Robert DAVIDSON who immigrated, in the late 1800's, to Asheville, N.C, U.S.A from Cummnock Scotland. I understand George, who worked in railroad construction died about 1913 and Robert about 1940's. I believe Robert stayed with his family in Woodfin Street and used to keep in touch with "the old country" through my grandmother. Although sadly this connection is now lost. Any information greatly appreciated. John Lyle
GRANTHAM HARRISON	September 15, 2003 This is in response to Patte Kelley's query. I too am descended from Rev John GRANTHAM and Elizabeth HARRISON. My ancestor was their son, Malachi GRANTHAM. I was not able to email you through the link on your query. Please feel free to email me. Pamela Nesser
BROWNING	September 13, 2003 BROWNING Need any information on Dr. Claude H. BROWNING who d in Asheville, NC of consumption in 1885. Was shipped to Bath, Steuben, N Y for bur. Graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia in 1883. Is there a funeral home in Asheville which might have been in business in 1885? Ida Wagstaff
GURLEY	September 10, 2003 I would appreciate any information concerning an Isham GURLEY who resided in Buncombe County around 1800 and then moved to the Pendleton District, South Carolina. He had a son also named Isham who would have been in the household at the same time. Tom Gurley
EVETTS	September 10, 2003 I am looking for the surname EVETTS from N.C. My 3great grandpa was born in N.C. in 1792 his name was Moses EVETTS and I would like some information on his father and mother and sisters and brothers if he had any. Thank you and have a nice day. Martha Files
SMITH TAYLOR	September 7, 2003 SMITH-TAYLOR William Thomas SMITH b 7-10-1856 in Macon NC married Julia Ann TAYLOR who was b 3-4-1854 Towns County, GA. They were married in Nantahala, NC on 10-31-1875. He was listed as being from Buncombe County, and she from Nantahala, NC. They had 14 children most of them born Towns County, GA and the last few in Texas. I am trying to locate William's parents. I have no idea who they were. William was very strict and was believed to be an itinerate minister, what faith I don't know. There first child was b. 8-11-1876 in GA. So I don't know when they left NC. There seems to be a lot of SMITHs in the Buncombe County area, so I'm hoping William Thomas will fit in somewhere. Please contact me if you show them, I am willing to share information that I have to anyone researching either line. Thank you, Janet
SHELTON HENSLEY RADFORD EDWARDS	September 6, 2003 Looking for any info on the SHELTON, HENSLEY, RADFORD, EDWARDS and others from Yancey Co. NC ( Bee Log). I also have a web site ref. the family, just send me a e-mail and I will send you an invite. Mike Shelton
HAYNES COGDILL	September 6, 2003 HAYNES / COGDILL I am looking for information on my GGrandmother Hester Emelyn HAYNES. She was the daughter of William Jason HAYNES and was born March 03 1878 in Haywood Co NC. She was married to James Grant COGDILL and died April 07, 1915. She is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Clyde NC. I am interested in her cause of death and also information on the death of a possible 4 year old son by scalding water. Terry Davis
COGDILL HAYNES	September 5, 2003 I am looking for the family of my ggrandfather, James Grant COGDILL. He was born I believe in Jackson Co NC Feb 13, 1866 and died Oct 22, 1951 in Gaffney SC. His death certificate states his fathers name was John and does not show a mother's name. He had a sister, Laura COGDILL that moved to Spartanburg SC along with James Grant and his 4 children after the death of his wife and my ggrandmother Hester Emelyn HAYNES April 07, 1915 in Haywood Co NC. Terry Davis
HURT PUGH	September 4, 2003 P. Hervey HURT (son of Henrietta ("Henry") PUGH and John Hamilton HURT) lived in Asheville and in the Canton/Candler area prior to his death. Hervey played the piano and had a band. His wife Grace COOK HURT was a nurse. Can anyone help with information on the name of Hervey's band/orchestra? Other information on the HURT family? Thank you. Terry Weaver

	AUGUST 2003
Sandy Mush	August 31, 2003 Is there a way to find where a person was such as on the 1880 census in Sandy Mush? I would like to be able to find the place in the census on a map of today's plats if possible. Does anyone know how I would go about locating where they were to try to find out if they could be buried around SM. We have been to all the cemeteries we could find and to the mortuaries which didn't keep records until 1950. Any suggestions, anyone? Margaret
TRANTHAM KEENER	August 31, 2003 I'm looking for the TRANTHAMs or KEENERs of Buncombe County circa 1860-1876. Specifically, a reference to a Leona and Catherine TRANTHAM, daughters of someone TRANTHAM, and Leona married a James KEENER and lived in Madison County later on. Her mother died young, so it's possible she was raised by another woman, but her father was part of her raising. I'm at a dead end on this one. Please email at the address provided. Thanks Terri
GRANTHAM HARRISON	August 30, 2003 GRANTHAM and HARRISON I am searching for the GRANTHAM family in Buncombe County, NC. My 3greatgrandfather Thomas L. GRANTHAM was born 7 January 1801 in Buncombe County. According to family history he was the son of John GRANTHAM b. 1773 NC and the grandson of William GRANTHAM. John married Elizabeth HARRISON and William married RHODA _____. I found a John and a William Grantham in the 1800 Buncombe County census. Any information on this family would be most appreciated. Patte Kelley Bridgeville, PA
HAWKINS	August 27, 2003 Looking for any information, such as obituary for Jay HAWKINS. He was killed in a care accident in Asheville sometime in the 1930 - 1940s. The accident was supposedly around the Aston Park area. If you can help any I will really appreciate it. Olan
NICHOLS	August 24, 2003 NICHOLS I am searching for relatives of my father Albert Lee NICHOLS of 100 Children St., Waynesville N.C. Any information would help. Thanks Nick
BROWN CHASTAIN CALHOUN DOWNS THORN POFF CARTER WELDON WATSON MARTIN	August 20, 2003 David BROWN, born about 1795 in North Carolina was married to Rhoda CHASTAIN about 1828. Was David's father Robert BROWN of Buncombe County in the 1800 census - surely in the area which became Haywood County in 1808? Robert appeared in Haywood County censuses through 1840, when in his 70's. In 1830 Haywood County census Robert was in his 60's, living near David in his 30's and Hugh BROWN, also a possible son. David sold land on Richland Creek in 1833 and moved to Georgia, and in 1859 to Arkansas where he soon died. Children of David and Rhoda, born 1829-1849: William married Susan DOWNS; Mary Ann (Polly) married Jeremiah CALHOUN; Abraham married Sarah THORN and Dilla Albright POFF; Martha Jane married Isaac CARTER and George WELDON; Nancy E.; Robert married Sarah MARTIN; David married Charlotte; Samuel; Jason; and Rhoda Frances married Mr. WILLIAMS and Andrew WATSON. BROWNs probably lived in that part of Buncombe-Haywood County which eventually became Transylvania County. Donald BROWN, 2053 Berdan Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43613, tel.: 419-475-7923. Robert Brown
CURTIS WARREN	August 15, 2003 Looking for information regarding James Madison CURTIS and his wife, Sarah WARREN CURTIS. They moved from Buncombe County to Clay County after 1840. Both were born in 1811. Does anyone have any information as to their parents, siblings, family history prior to 1840? Cindy Hicks
MERRILL SEARCY	August 11, 2003 : MERRILL Someone posted a query requesting information on the MERRILL family in Buncombe County. I am a great-grandaughter of John MERRILL b. 1892, who lived in Fairview, m. Estelle SEARCY, and his father was Joseph b. 1865, his father John M. b. 1816, his father Jacob b. 1785, and John b. 1757. If you are interested in this family, feel free to contact me. Kathy Buckner
ROBERTS HOOD HEWETT/ HEWITT	August 11, 2003 Does anyone know who the father of John L. ROBERTS, b. 1821 was? John married Marjorie HEWETT/HEWITT b 1828. Children: Sarah Penelope b.1854, John Henry b. 1859, Isaac b. 1860, Mary Elizabeth b.1861, Napoleon Bonaparte b. 1864 and Armlin Simpson b. 1867. All were born in Bolton, N. C. Isaac is my grandfather. He married Mary Barfield HOOD and settled in Georgia. M. Martin
PENLAND KILLIAN	August 9, 2003 I am looking for ancestors and relatives of my great-great grandfather Daniel Hill PENLAND b. 1862(Aka: Dick), at one time a sheriff, and Carrie KILLIAN (daughter of MA and Fanny Killian) probably born in the 1860's. Much thanks. Kathy Buckner
BUCKNER WALLEN SPAIN CARTER	August 9 , 2003 I am researching the BUCKNER family, some in the Weaverville community, relatives to Isaac Louis b. 1873 (m. 1893 to Sattire WALLEN b. 1872) and (m. 1928 to Viola SPAIN b. 1906), his father Mount Louis b. 1843 (m. to Sarah CARTER b. 1840). I am particularly interested in their ancestors and any siblings. Thank you. Kathy Buckner
LORD NORTHCROSS	August 5, 2003 LORD: I am searching for information about the LORDs who lived in Asheville, NC in the early 1900's. The parents were Caroll (or Carroll) and Frances Troy LORD. They had 3 sons, Hardwick (my grandfather), Thorne and Carrol (or Carroll). The boys attended Christ School. Carrol, Sr. left around 1913 and no one knows what became of him. Frances remarried Samuel NORTHCROSS and had a son, Sam, Jr. who also attended Christ School. Caroll, Jr. died when he was about 14 years old in an accident. If anyone has any info about this family, please contact me. Thanks! Tracy Hompesch
DICKSON/ DIXON JONES EVANS STINES	August 4, 2003 My husbands gg grandfather was Amos DICKSON & gg grandmother was Elizabeth DICKSON. We found these names on a marriage license on my husband's great grandfathers second marriage license. My husband great grandfather was Frank DIXON or DICKSON. He married Niece JONES or EVANS then he married Mary STINES 1878. We found the marriage with his second wife they were married in Haywood County. We have heard that Frank DIXON & second wife moved to SC and had two sons. We also heard that Frank was buried at White Plains Baptist church in SC but I can not find his name on their cemetery list. Can you please help!!!!!! Amos and Elizabeth are supposed to be from Buncombe Co. Thank you so much . Jennie & Jeff Dixon
BRIGHT	August 4, 2003 Chesterfield BRIGHT, born around 1824 in SC, lived in Limestone Township near Gaffney, SC. He married Louisa ? and had following children; Lee BRIGHT, b.1854; Amanda BRIGHT, b.1860; Terissia BRIGHT, b. 1863; Calvin BRIGHT, b.1865; Della BRIGHT, b.1868; Luthur BRIGHT, b.1873. Please respond if you have information on any of these families. Thank you, Sadie
RATLIFF/ RACKLEY ROGERS CANANT	August 3, 2003 RATLIFF\RACKLEY, etc; ROGERS My husband's grandmother was Mary Jelillie RATLIFF (who married John Melton CANANT in AL (also sp. several other ways, such as RACKLEY, etc). She was born 9/6/1865 in Gilmer Co, GA, and her family moved on to Cullman Co, AL. Her father, James Thomas RATLIFF came from Buncombe Co, NC. (He went by his Thomas name, and not James.) He was born 1812 - 1815 in Buncombe Co, NC, and married a lady named Mary \\ bef 1843. His father was Benjamin RATLIFF, Jr, b: bet. 1783 - 1785 and apparently was moved from Perquimans MM, NC to Pasquotank MM, to Back Crk MM, Randolph Co, NC (age 67, must have moved in this year to Buncombe) and his mother was Elizabeth ROGERS, b:1785 - 1786 in NC. I have no proof of Elizabeth's parents, but I feel sure that she had a brother whose first name started with "D". In the 1850 Census of Buncombe Co she and Benjamin lived next to a man and his family and his name was only given as D. ROGERS. D. ROGERS was a close age to Elizabeth. If anyone has information on this family, please let me hear from you. Judith Presnell Canant
HENDERSON LOCKLEAR	August 3, 2003 Looking for Rev. John Luther HENDERSON from Greenville, TN, married Joanna LOCKLEAR from Roberson County N.C. around 1860 she returned from TN around 1910 with 5 children. Would love to know what happened to John. Help????? Hammonds
COOK WOODFIN LIVERETT /LEVERETT	August 3, 2003 Searching for the parents of Jane COOK b. 1809, my GG Grandmother. Jane was the wife of George Grady WOODFIN b. 1806. Her daughter, Mary Malinda WOODFIN b. 1828 was married to Robert Henry LIVERETT/LEVERETT b.1836. WOODFIN/LEVERETT (my Great Grandparents) lived in Henderson County. Any clues to how I might locate the parents of Jane COOK or the parents of Robert Henry LEVERETT/ LIVERETT would be greatly appreciated. Gail Leverett Stelling
WOLF	August 3, 2003 WOLF is the surname. I wish to contact anyone of descent from that name, but specifically descendants of William WOLF(?1790-1847) and Jane Hayes or any of their children who may be William Wesley, John Jackson, Mary Elvira, Solomon, Sarah E. Jane Eliza or Francis M. I believe that William is a strayed collateral ancestor. Glenna Hicks
WILLIAMS MALLORY MULLINS	August 3, 2003 WILLIAMS, MALLORY, MULLINS Looking for parents of Frances WILLIAMS, b. NC, 1785, m William W. MULLINS, 1807 in Warren Co., Ga. & Nathaniel WILLIAMS, b NC, 1794, m Lucy MALLORY in Huntsville, Al in 1816. Descendants live in Monroe & Lee Counties of Ms, Tx, Ar, Ok, La, & Co. Robert W Williams

JULY 2003

DEAVER

GREEN

NELSON

PHILLIPS

HARRILL

BAXTER

ELLIS

McBRIER

LEE

McENTIRE

ALLEN

FREEMAN

STREET

BROCKMAN

WADDY

HAMRICK

INGLES/

ENGLISH

MATHIS

COX

McDOWELL

CHISHOLM

July 31, 2003 Looking for cousins! Here's our NC DEAVER line (as I know it.) Does anyone have addl. info. or corrections?
1. Wm Kate DEAVER, b 1883 NC; d 1932 Asheville, NC. s/of Wm Henry DEAVER & Mary Leah GREEN. m. Catherine Virginia NELSON

2. Wm Henry DEAVER, b 1844 - 1846 Madison Co., NC; d 1915 East Spencer, NC. s/of John DEAVER & Mary PHILLIPS. m Mary Leah GREEN 1872 GREEN'S Grove, Rutherford Co., NC. Mary Leah GREEN, b 1855 in Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC; d 1924 Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC. dau/of Judge Jos Wm GREEN & Catherine HARRILL^*.

3. John DEAVER, b Mar 10, 1798. s/of Wm John DEAVER (?) m Mary PHILLIPS Jul 01, 1833. Mary PHILLIPS, b Dec 25, 1813 TN; d July 14, 1852.
4. Wm John DEAVER, b ca 1778 in MD?; d ca 1809. s/of John DEAVER (?)
5. John DEAVER, b Abt. 1755. s/of John DEAVER (?)

6. John DEAVER, b ca 1735 VA. s/of Wm DEAVER (?)

7. Wm DEAVER, (?) b ca 1700; d in Rockingham Co., VA. s/of Gilbert DEAVER II (?)

8. Gilbert DEAVER II, (?) b. ca 1685. s/of Gilbert DEAVER I & Eliz. FREEMAN.

^*Judge Jos Wm GREEN, b 1820 Rutherford Co. NC; d May 02, 1897 Rutherford Co. NC. s/of Jos GREEN & Mary ELLIS. m Catherine HARRILL Aug 09, 1855 Rutherford Co. NC. Catherine HARRILL, b Mar 22, 1840 Rutherford Co. NC; d Feb 27, 1918 Buncombe Co. NC. dau/of Amos HARRILL, Sr. & Elizabeth BAXTER.)

Jos GREEN, b Aug 29, 1778 in Cleveland Co. NC; d Mar 17, 1847 Ruth. Co. NC. s/of Major Wm GREEN & Drucilla (MC BRIER?). m Mary ELLIS Sept 1800 Ruth. Co. NC. Mary ELLIS, b Jul 25, 1779; d Mar 11, 1863. Major Wm GREEN, b May 16, 1753 Buffalo Creek, Cleveland Co. NC; d Nov 06, 1832 Ruth. Co. NC. s/of Jos GREEN, Sr. & Mary McENTIRE. m Drucilla (Mc- BRIER?) b 1755; d Mar 28, 1828.

Jos GREEN, Sr., b 1715 - 1730 MD or NC; d ca 1771 Tryon Co. (Lincoln Co.) NC. s/of (John or Wm) GREEN & Mary Increase ALLEN (?). m. Mary McEntire Jun 02, 1791. Mary McENTIRE, b ca 1735 Mecklenberg, NC; d Apr 16, 1817 NC. dau/of Alexander McENTIRE & Jeannette Unknown.

(John or Wm) GREEN m Mary Increase ALLEN (?)

Alexander McEntire, b ca 1713, m Jeannette _____

Amos HARRILL, Sr., b Mar 15, 1813 Ruth. Co. NC; d April 04, 1896 Ruth. Co. NC. s/of Samuel HARRILL, Sr. & Susannah HAMRICK. m Elizabeth BAXTER Mar 30, 1837 in Ruth. Co. NC. Elizabeth BAXTER, b Jun 26, 1815 Ruth. Co., NC; d Feb 01, 1891 Ruth. or Cleveland Co., NC. dau/of Wm BAXTER, Sr. & Catherine Jane LEE.

Samuel HARRILL, Sr., b Jun 19, 1772 Bedford Co, VA; d Jan 25, 1871 Ruth Co., NC. s/of Housand HARRILL & Frances Philadelphia STREET. m Susannah HAMRICK ca 1799 Ruth Co., NC. Susannah HAMRICK, b 1777 VA; d May 10, 1856 Ruth Co., NC. dau/of Jas HAMRICK II & Priscilla Unknown.

Housand HARRILL, b 1731 Suffolk, Bedford Co., VA; d 1809 Ruth [Cleveland], Co. NC. s/of Gilbert HARRILL & Phoebe Unknown. m Frances Philadelphia STREET 1768 VA. Frances Philadelphia STREET, b 1748 Spotsylvania Co., VA; d Jul 10, 1835 Ruth [Cleveland], Co. NC. dau/of Anthony STREET & Eliz. BROCKMAN.

Gilbert HARRILL, b 1714 VA. s/of Jas HARRILL

Jas HARRILL, b 1692; d 1763 VA. m Phoebe_______

Anthony STREET, b 1700 - 1710 King Wm. Co. [Caroline Co.], VA; d 1789 Amherst Co., VA. s/of Wm STREET & Jane WADDY, m Elizabeth BROCKMAN ca 1721. Elizabeth BROCKMAN, b ca 1703 Orange Co., VA. dau/o Wm STREET, b ca 1680. m Jane WADDY. Jane WADDY, b ca 1680.

Samuel BROCKMAN, b 1686 - 1690 of St. Mary's Co, MD; d Orange Co., VA. m Mary_____

Jas HAMRICK II, b 1744 Prince Wm Co., VA; d 1800 - 1806 Rutherford Co., NC. s/of Jas HAMRICK I & Alice Mathis. m Priscilla _____ Prince Wm, VA. Priscilla_____. b Prince Wm Co., VA; d ca 1808 Ruth. Co., NC.

Jas HAMRICK I, b ca 1715 King George Co., VA; d 1779. s/of Patrick HAMRICK I & Margaret INGLES-ENGLISH . m Alice MATHIS 1738 - 1739 Prob. Prince Wm Co., VA. Alice MATHIS, b ca 1721. dau/of Robt MATHIS/MATTHEWS.

Patrick HAMRICK I, b ca 1684 IRE; d ca 1764 Prince Wm. VA. s/of HAMRICK. m Margaret INGLES-ENGLISH ca 1714 in Prince Wm Co., VA. Margaret INGLES-ENGLISH, b ca. 1689; d Manassas, Prince Wm, VA. dau/of Robt INGLES-ENGLISH & Sarah COX.

Wm BAXTER, Sr., b 1759 Bainbridge, Co. Down/Brean's Bridge, Co. Clare, Ire.; d Oct 12, 1852 Rutherford Co. NC. s/of David BAXTER & Esther McDOWELL. m Catherine Jane LEE Jun 06, 1812 Rutherford Co., NC. Catherine Jane LEE, b Mar 03, 1791; d Apr 13, 1839. dau/of James LEE & Mary Lewis CHISHOLM.

David BAXTER, b ca 1739, m Esther McDOWELL. b ca 1739.

Jas LEE, b 1748; d 1810. m Mary Lewis CHISHOLM b 1755; d 1815.

Joan Deaver

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HEIDE	July 30, 2003 I am looking for information on Christian H. HEIDE born abt. 1843 in Denmark. He was the husband of a distant relative in Wilmington, NC. He and his wife lost 3 infant children and she died shortly after the third child's death. Family information reports that he was so upset upon losing all his children and his wife that he moved far away to western NC. While I have been able to find him listed in the Buncombe Co. 1910 Federal Census, I have not been able to locate a death date or cemetery where he and his second wife are buried. Since his surname was not carried over in our families in eastern NC due to the death of all of his children, we have elected to use the "Heide" surname as a given name and it his been repeated through several generations. The lovely gravestone and inscription he had made for his first wife is quite touching and can be seen in a family cemetery in Wilmington, NC. Any information leading to his gravesite and date of death would be greatly appreciated. Betty Ashler
ENGLAND ROBERSON RAMSEY SHEHAN	July 29, 2003 ENGLAND/ROBERSON/RAMSEY/SHEHAN 1. Enoch ENGLAND m. Rachel? 2. Mary ENGLAND/ENGLE (Daughter) m.3 Sep 1854 John ROBERSON (b. Yancey County 1835, d. 7 Jul 1918) Buried Boyds Union Chapel Cem. 3. Marcus ENGLAND/ENGLE (son of Mary, stepson of John) (b. 5 Apr 1843, d. 2 Jan. 1931) Buried Old Mother Cemetery, Graham County. Married Mary Jane ROBERSON (b.7 Nov 1842, d. 31 Jan 1939). Marcus's half-brothers and sisters: William C. ROBERSON, Rachel E. ROBERSON, James C. ROBERSON, Dulcinea Elizabeth ROBERSON. Marcus and Mary Jane's children: Julius Augustus ENGLAND, James Hurshell ENGLAND, John M ENGLAND, Zebulon Vance ENGLAND, Zimiriah ENGLAND, William L ENGLAND Thank you in advance for you help. Cynthia H. Adams
MARTIN SPENCER SPIVEY	July 27, 2003 I am looking for any information on my husband's gggg grandmother. Her name is Margaret MARTIN and she lived in Burke County, NC in 1790. She had two children that we know of. She was on the 1790 census. We have been told that the father of her children was William SPENCER. We have been told that she was taken to court and charged with bastardy. My husband's ggg grandfather's name was Jesse MARTIN and he was born July 28, 1783. I know that Jesse MARTIN married a Sarah SPIVEY and they lived in Perry County, Missouri. If anyone knows of this family please contact me. Looking forward to hearing about this family. Barbara Martin, California
HOLT	July 24, 2003 Searching for information on Margaret Josephine HOLT and Nancy Louise ROGERS. Tilley
LEDFORD THOMPSON	July 20, 2003 My Great grandfather, Samuel LEDFORD was b. 1820 in Old Buncombe County NC. This is his ancestry as I believe it to be: 1st Generation: Samuel James LEDFORD was born on September 4, 1820 in Buncombe Co., N.C. close to Mammoth Cave in Ky. He had an estate probated in 1905. He died on March 13, 1909 in Tiff City, McDonald, Mo. He was buried in Cumming Cem. in McDonald, Mo. 2nd Generation: Anderson\Andrew LEDFORD was born in 1785 in NC. Wife of Anderson: Elizabeth. 3rd Generation: Obediah LEDFORD Revolutionary War was born in 1761 in Rowan/Randolph CO, NC. He died on January 9, 1841 in 6 miles from Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. He resided Rowan, Randolph and Buncombe Cos,. He was married to Molly ca 1781. Wife of Obediah: Molly. 4th Generation: John LEDFORD Sr was born in 1724 in Lancaster, England. He died in 1799 in Randolph County, NC. He was married to Lucy THOMPSON in 1744 in Augusta co., VA per Virginia Marriage Records. Lucy THOMPSON was born in 1725 in Augusta Co., VA. She died before April 30, 1789. 5th Generation: William Ledford was born between 1685 and 1690 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK. He was married to Susan Pierce (born ca1690 in England. If anyone has any info on the above families I would be very happy to welcome any and all information and/or additions/corrections. Floy Brent

	MAY 2003
RICHBOURGH	May 30, 2003 I am looking for anyone who has information on the E.C. RICHBOURGH who appears in the 1830 federal census for Buncombe Co, Third Division Township. Anyone having information on this RICHBOURGH family please contact me directly. Russ Richburg
BELL BOATRIGHT	May 29, 2003 I am looking for the ancestors of my gr. gr. grandmother Mary C BELL who was born somewhere in Tenn in the 1820's (The BELL'S were in NC & SC also.) She married James BOATRIGHT in Coweta County, Ga in 1847. Her mother was also named Mary BELL but don't know her maiden name or which BELL she was married to. On the 1880 census the older Mary BELL is listed as a widow in the household of James BOATRIGHT & she lived to be 103 years old. All these people are buried in the Jordan cemetery in Carroll County, Ga. One one of the censuses Mary BELL BOATRIGHT is listed as Nancy but on everything else she is listed as Mary. Earline Burks White
GILBERT/ GUILDER/ GILDER	May 28, 2003 Looking for information on GILBERT/GUILDER/GILDER found in 1800 census. I am trying to prove (or disprove) that Irby Gilder b. 1801 in NC is his son. Any information is greatly appreciated! Thanks, Tonia Porter
CHADWICK LANGFORD SEITZ	May 27, 2003 I am looking for info the following names: John Riley CHADWICK, abt.1820/1830, NC. Sudy? CHADWICK, abt.1820/1830, NC/GA. Thomas LANGFORD, abt. 1750/1800, NC/TN. William B SEITZ, abt.1750/1800, NC/TN. Robert CHADWICK, abt. 1840/1860, NC/TN/GA. Oliver CHADWICK, abt. 1840/1860, NC/TN/GA. Thanks. Roy L Chadwick
THOMAS SMITH BOONE MODE	May 24, 2003 THOMAS, SMITH, BOONE, MODE I am trying to find out who the parents of "Jack" THOMAS are. He married Rachel SMITH. Their son James THOMAS married Jane BOONE. James and Jane had a son , Delbert John THOMAS, who married Thekla MODE. Is he in the Aaron THOMAS Sr. family or a different THOMAS family? I will appreciate all information on this family. Pamela Thomas Cantrell
HAMLIN PRUITT THORPE	May 23, 2003 This HAMLIN line has been hard since I can get no further than James Madison HAMLIN b. 8/9/1873, d. 8/21/1936; and his wife Elizabeth PRUITT b. abt 1875. They were buried in the Riverside Cemetery Buncombe Co NC. Lizzy lived to be 81. Their daughter, Helen, told me that parents of James came from maybe Maryland to NC in a covered wagon. Both James and Lizzy were probably born in Madison Co., NC. and had 9 children, Roy, Wade, Amanda, Cora, Grace, Hazel, Pearl, Bess, Helen b.1916, all in NC. Helen Carolyn HAMLIN married James Willard THORPE in abt 1939 and had 3 children. Have no parents for Willard or where from. Any information will be handled with tender love and care. Thanks, Joyce Bodley
LUNSFORD WORLEY	May 22, 2003 Ezekial LUNSFORD, married to Myra WORLEY near Marshall NC. They lived in Del Rio, Tennessee. My grandfather died about the early 40's and grandmom died in 1967. Children were: Wiley, Hezekiah (my father), Louella, Sadie, Bessie. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Cannot find where my grandfather is buried in Western NC. Lunsford Love
DUCKETT SMITH	May 17, 2003 DUCKETT, SMITH I am looking for the marriage dates or records for Jacob DUCKETT (b.1800-1889) and Tabitha SMITH (b. ?-1836) and any additional information. Tabitha SMITH was from Newberry Co. SC is all I know about her. And she was Jacob DUCKETT's first wife. Thanks. Chris Davis
PATTON EDMONDS ELLER REESE	May 15, 2003 PATTON, EDMONDS -- I am looking for information on my gg grandmother Nancy PATTON born 1821 in Buncombe Co., who married in April 1851 in Buncombe Co. My gg grandfather William EDMONDS of the ELLER/EDMONDS connection, who was born ca 1805. I can't find any info on her parents. Some info I have seen has her maiden name as being REESE, her father being Charles Reese. I cannot confirm this, but if this is true, then she married a PATTON first, then Wm. EDMONDS later. Any info is greatly appreciated. Charlene Stuart
HARRISON BRUCE	May 14, 2003 Looking for descendants of Massena William HARRISON and Narcissus BRUCE who moved from Greenville, SC to Asheville, NC between 1890 & 1894.Massena was my great-grandfather. Would like to compare info. Michael Bradley
GRANT WATSON	May 11, 2003 Samuel GRANT , Lulla WATSON born mountain country NC. dob unknown married Lulla WATSON, date unknown, only child Harold Samuel GRANT born 1889 D. 1958 Adelaide, South Australia. Grandparents/ father Douglas F Grant Aust. Any info. please. Douglas Franklin GRANT
TELLO MORENO	May 08, 2003 I would like someone to please send me a short familial history on the last name TELLO and MORENO. I am interested in learning about my heritage and my lack of paternal and maternal grandparents has been a severe hindrance. Thank you. Frank Tello

	APRIL 2003
POWELL	APRIL 28, 2003 Surname: POWELL: Looking for parents of Edley POWELL born 1792 in Buncombe County NC. later had settled in Raburn County GA. and brother Tilliman POWELL, Parents may be from Burke County NC. Any one know of any POWELLs in these areas please contact me. Thank you. Patricia Allenby
THOMAS HUNSUCKER WILLIS	APRIL 26, 2003 THOMAS, HUNSUCKER, WILLIS I am searching for information on Elizabeth HUNSUCKER that married Aaron THOMAS Sr. Who are her parents and brothers and sisters? Also I need information on Nancy WILLIS , possibly the daughter of John WILLIS and Margaret ELLIOTT. She married William HUNSUCKER THOMAS, son of Aaron Thomas Sr. Also information on Joseph THOMAS, father of Aaron Thomas Sr. Any information on these families will be greatly appreciated. Pamela Thomas Cantrel
WEST	APRIL 25, 2003 I am looking for info on my 3rd great grandfather William Stephen WEST (born around 1814) and his father Charles WEST (born late 1700's). Most of my WEST's are in Polk and Rutherford Counties. I would appreciate any info someone may have on these names. Mark West
BALL HAMLIN WESTMORELAND DAVIS GROSS	APRIL 25, 2003 Surnames: BALL, HAMLIN, WESTMORELAND, DAVIS, GROSS. Enoch Garfield BALL b. March 23, 1884 d. August 6, 1961; Alma Irene WESTMORELAND BALL b. September 23, 1889 d. March 16, 1989; Hannaniah Clingman BALL b. June 12, 1853 d. April 11, 1941; Nancy Clementine Hamlin BALL b. June 15, 1858 d. 1890; Benjamin Franklin WESTMORELAND b. December 25, 1856 d. June 25, 1924; Lillian Cornelia Moore WESTMORELAND b. June 27, 1861 d. June 20, 1936; Frank DAVIS; Robbie GROSS Willis Patricia Campbell Wolf
CREASMAN REED/ REID BAILEY DOTSON BRACKETT	APRIL 23, 2003 I am searching for any info on Mary Caroline CREASMAN (1858-1953) who married John C REED...Buncombe County NC...also Mary Matilda REID (1858-1915) married Charles Shufflan BAILEY (1861-1936) buried in McDowell County NC..also Florence DOTSON who married Joseph Paul COX. She had a sister Idabell DOTSON who married Marion Fleming BRACKETT. The date on Joseph is (1874-1951) John C. had a son named Arthur Ernest (A. R.) REED and John .. probably others as I have just started searching...sure would like to find some cousins..Deb
AMBROSE	APRIL 20, 2003 I am looking for information on my Great Grandmother, Margaret (HARDIN) AMBROSE. As far as I know, she was born in North Carolina in 1857, and lived her life out in Buncombe County, North Carolina. She was full blooded Cherokee and married a white man. They had 10 children, that I know of (Charles Henry, Edmund, Sarah, Royal, Lillian, Maude, Bessie, William Thomas ( my grandfather), Melvin, and Early. I have had no luck in locating any information regarding her, except the 1890 census, then the family disappears. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Jennylou Ambrose-Adair
HARWOOD ANDERSON	APRIL 19, 2003 I am descended through the HARWOOD line. Would any body have a list of the people buried in the HARWOOD Cemetery? Also trying to connect with my great-grandfathers line of ANDERSONs. Parents listed on his death certificate are LEVI ANDERSON and mother listed as JANE without a last name. My ggfathers name was Prince ANDERSON. Any help would be appreciated. All are from Buncombe. Thanks. Michelle Wixson
COOK BOWEN	APRIL 18, 2003 I am looking for the parents of Henson Marvin COOK. Henson was born in 1805 in Buncombe County. He was also know as Hence or Hance. I suspect that he is a grandson of Thomas COOK and Elizabeth BOWEN who moved to Buncombe County in the late 1700s. Any help is appreciated. John Cook
HOPKINS COPE BANNER	APRIL 18, 2003 Am searching for a Benjamin HOPKINS and Judith COPE HOPKINS BANNER. I have hit another brick wall. I have info on one of their children Benj. Parker HOPKINS. His father was killed by Indians near Chattanooga Tenn. and she was captured by Indians and gave birth to Ben Parker while in captivity. She finally escaped and found her way home. About 5 years later she married Henry BANNER. am looking for any info on Benjamin, her husband. date of birth, date of death, date of marriage to Judith etc. thanks! Anita
SMITH CHRISAWN HONEYCUTT O'DIEAR BLANKENSHIP McBEE HERRON KIRKLAND	APRIL 17, 2003 SMITH FAMILY I am looking for pictures, obituaries and info on Cordelia (Cordie) SMITH,1878-1972, and her family. d/o Margaret and George Washington SMITH. sister/o William, Jim, John, Josie, Sophronia, Mary Ann, Dora and Robert Smith, living in the surrounding counties of Asheville, NC. I am also interested in the families of CHRISAWN, HONEYCUTT, O'DIEAR, BLANKENSHIP, McBEE, HERRON and KIRKLAND. Any help would be overwhelmingly appreciated. Marti
INGLE BALLARD CREASMAN	APRIL 17, 2003 I am looking for anybody who is descended from James Blythe INGLE and Ellen Mahalia Lucinda BALLARD. Her tombstone is in disrepair and I would like input from any others on what is to be done. Also, would like to hear from anyone who is researching the INGLE, BALLARD or CREASMAN lines. Thank you. Kathy Downie
CHADWICK JAMES	APRIL 11, 2003 I am trying to find the birth dates for GGparents John Riley CHADWICK, m. Sudie/Sudy JAMES, abt 1840/1850. Roy L Chadwick
LANGFORD/ LANKFORD SEITZ/ SITZ SHOAT BONE WILSON BOAT CLINE FELSINGER	APRIL 11, 2003 Looking for info on GGGparents Thomas LANGFORD, m. Phebe? GGGparents William SEITZ, m. Elendor SHOAT GGparents Allen BONE, M. Sarah/Sara WILSON GGparents Silas LANKFORD/LANGFORD, m. Mary SEITZ/SITZ Other Surnames are BOAT, CLINE, FELSINGER. Roy L Chadwick
DAVIS	APRIL 11, 2003 Trying to track information on my greatgrandparents, Ed and Maggie DAVIS, who lived in the Asheville area on their farm (c. early 1900's). R.Davis
OWEN FANNING	APRIL 11, 2003 OWEN FANNING Seeking info on parents and other ancestors/ relatives of Melvin Clarence Dexter OWEN, born 6 Jun 1873 in Swannanoa, Buncombe, NC. Believe his father Robert OWEN died during Melvin Clarence Dexter OWEN's early teens (abt 1890) and is buried in Swannanoa (cemetery unknown). Mother Elizabeth FANNING remarried - husband's name unknown. Melvin Clarence Dexter OWEN also had brother George OWEN; information unknown. Melvin Clarence Dexter OWEN moved to York County, SC, where he married Mary Susan HALL 25 Oct 1905; they were parents of 5 children, oldest Mary Ethel OWEN was my mother. LUCY OWEN KELLOG
GRAHAM COUNTY	APRIL 9, 2003 GRAHAM COUNTY Does anyone know for whom Graham County, NC was named? The year would have been 1872. Thanks for any and all help. Gary E. McElroy
CRUMBY	APRIL 2, 2003 I am seeking info on the history of this district of Lumpkin County, GA. I have found four CRUMBY families living in this district during the gold rush days of Lumpkin County. They were Robert CRUMBY, Henry Morgan, Abraham J. (A. J.) CRUMBY, and S. C. CRUMBY. This surname changed to CRUMLEY afterwards. I an trying to locate info on the history of this district and these four families. Many of the CRUMBYs/CRUMLEYs came to n/e Georgia thru Buncombe Co., NC. Truett, Sr

	MAR 2003
MERREL BOYD SAMS TUCKER HARRELL LUMPKIN	March 30, 2003 MERREL, BOYD, SAMS, TUCKER, HARRELL, LUMPKIN Would like to find info on Leona ? and Evan S. BOYD and their children: Wrinda BOYD MERRELL, Amy BOYD LUMPKIN HARRELL, Grace Boyd MCCURRY TUCKER, Stella BOYD GRANT, Selma BOYD, Evie BOYD, Velma BOYD, Cora BOYD SAMS. Also info on Jessie ? and Will MERRELL and their children: George MERRELL, Myrtle MERRELL ?, Gerthie (Tub) MERRELL, Garner MERRELL, Hattie MERRELL. My grandmother, Jessie Leona MERRELL JILES was the daughter of Wrinda BOYD MERRELL and George MERRELL. Most of the graves for these people can be found at Union Church in Leicester. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dawn
DAVIDSON	March 28, 2003 DAVIDSON, John P. is listed on an Oregon land grant as being born in Buncombe County, NC in 1818. I know there are numerous John DAVIDSON's but who were the parents of the one born in 1818? Where did they come from? Sharon Vail
DAVIS	March 23, 2003 : DAVIS Seeking info about the parents of John W. DAVIS b: c. 1806 d: bef. 1880. m. Elizabeth UKN. John & Elizabeth were the parents of Abram T. (b:November 9, 1829), Louisa Annis (b:1830), & Joseph DAVIS (b:February 12, 1832). Also researching MEADOWS. Barbara Selletti
PENLEY PALMER STROTHER MILLER SHAVER	March 21, 2003 Searching for more information on William PENLEY who was listed as owning land on Waters of Ivy River in an 1801 survey done of the area by Edmond PALMER for John STROTHER, surveyor and land agent for John Gray BLOUNT. Need land grant, will, family, etc. My ancestor William PENLEY born 1808 married Matilda MILLER/SHAVER born 1813 and they lived on California Creek and later on Middle Fork of Ivy. Trying to establish relationship between the two Williams. Peggy Rary Crane
PALMER WEATHERS FISHER	March 18, 2003 PALMER WEATHERS FISHER I am trying to locate Rich FISHER from upstate NY who left a query on this site in 1998 regarding the family of Jesse PALMER from Buncombe County and his son, Jacob PALMER, who by 1850, was living in Richwoods, Washington Co., MO. I am a descendant of this family also and would like very much to be able to reach Mr. FISHER, whose old address is no longer valid. I would also appreciate hearing from any other descendants of Jacob PALMER and his wife, Isabelle WEATHERS. Thanks for any help, Carolyn
MYERS HOGAN	March 15, 2003 MYERS Looking for parents of John Wesley MYERS b.1862 m. Nancy Lou HOGAN in Buncombe Co. 1885- had 1 son Perry Morris b 12/1885, also looking for birthplace, siblings. Thanks, Gene Cofield
WILSON	March 13, 2003 WILSON- Searching Samuel Washington WILSON family of Buncombe Co, NC. Samuel b. c1816; wife Elizabeth M b. c1818 (maiden name unk) children: Martha b. c1838; Nancy E. b. c1843; J. Thomas b. c1845; A. Marion b. c1848; Margaret E. b. c1850; James A. b. c1852; Sarah K. b. c1854; William b.c1856;(f) A. L. b. c1858; (f) S.F. b. c1860. 1880 shows no children at home, but 2 grandchildren: Charles age 10 & Margaret age 2. Will share research. Julia Anderson Garland
HARRISON GILES BAXTER LILLARD HILL BLACK	March 11, 2003 HARRISON: Looking for information on a John HARRISON b. ca. 1760 had children named Daniel, Josiah (married a GILES), Reuben (married a BAXTER) Jane Jennie (married a LILLARD). Most likely he was associated to the Joseph HARRISON (married Margaret HILL) line. Cocke County TN. Also looking for info. on Reuben BLACK (married Mary Polly) bn. ca. 1771 S.C. moved to Buncombe. He is believed to be the son of Matthew BLACK from York Co. S.C. Roger Ford
MAINER PLEASANT	March 8, 2003 MAINER, PLEASANT We are searching for any info on the MAINER family who we believe lived in Buncombe County. My mother-in-law is a MAINER descended from Pleasant MAINER of North Carolina. We are also curious if there is any relation to the famous banjoist Wade MAINER who was born in Weaverville in 1907. Thank you. Charlie Zito
ALLEN BARNARD JONES	March 6, 2003 ALLEN, BARNARD, JONES Looking for information re James ALLEN, who is shown in Sondley's History of Buncombe County as a Representative in the NC House of Commons in 1826 and 1827 and as a State Senator in 1831 and 1832. Specifically, did he move to Missouri shortly after 1832? Did he marry Jane BARNARD after the death of his first wife, Nancy JONES? Is he the same James ALLEN who owned land on Gap Creek? Appreciate any info anyone has. Margaret Owen Thorpe
PATTON ERWIN CRAWFORD	March 2, 2003 PATTON, ERWIN I am looking for information on Joseph PATTON. Birth date unknown. He married Margaret CRAWFORD on July 14, 1779 in Rowan County. He died less than a year later at the Battle of Ramseur's Mill. He had one son , Joseph Rutherford PATTON. Margaret CRAWFORD remarried to Alexander ERWIN. Since there were so many PATTONs in Buncombe thought maybe there could be a connection. Margaret Denise Clarke
McCOURRY	March 1, 2003 Does anyone have proof that will be accepted by the DAR that Malcolm McCOURRY was the same one who was in the Revolutionary War in N.J.? According to the DAR he died in NJ and is buried there. I have been told I need more than just family folklore. Thank you for any help you can provide. Cynthia McCurry Putman

	FEB 2003
SINGLETON	Feb 23, 2003 SINGLETON: I am looking for Duane SINGLETON. Born Feb. 1965, native of Hemet California. He has also lived in Asheville , NC. His mother Velzy resides in NC, and possibly his sister Brenda. Please contact me with any info. This is my best friend, like a brother.. Michele Davis
FOX WILD	Feb 16, 2003 I am looking for information on William FOX and Margaret Peggy WILD ca 1800-1880. Also for the burial place of Allen and Virginia Penland FOX; Allen and Priscilla Guthrie FOX. They all resided at one time in the Sugar Creek and Paint Fork Spring area of Barnardsville and Reems Creek and Flat Creek area of Weaverville. Beverly Fox Freeman
PIERCE PARIS/ PARRIS/ PARRISH EDMONDS	Feb 9, 2003 PIERCE, PARIS, PARRIS, PARRISH, EDMONDS I am looking for descendants of My great grandmother Margaret or Nancy EDMONDS b. about 1852 NC, from Flat Creek, Weaverville area NC. Nancy lived in TN after she married. She had three children before she got married, Chrisley EDMONDS, Samuel Harrison EDMONDS and a daughter Sarah L. EDMONDS. Samuel Harrison EDMONDS is my Grandfather. I am not sure what her married name was;I have heard it could be PIERCE, PARIS, PARRIS, PARRISH. Dale Boyd
MCBRAYER MERRILL/ MERRELL	Feb 7, 2003 I am looking for information on the MCBRAYER, MERRILL/MERRELL, families, any information would be helpful. I am more specifically looking for ones born in Buncombe or the Fletcher Area. Also, if anyone has any info on the land around the Buncombe area where I could find gravestones, that would be helpful. Thanks, Merrill
KEENER	Feb 7, 2003 Seeking information on Lewis Tildon KEENER Sandra
BROWN	Feb 6, 2003 BROWN - Seeking information on Benjamin BROWN b Rutherford Co., NC. m Nancy ? also b Rutherford Co., NC. Children of Benjamin & Nancy BROWN are: Spillsbe Coleman BROWN b 1765 Rutherford Co., NC d 9 May 1822 Hopkins Co., KY, Daniel BROWN, Elizabeth BROWN, James BROWN, Whinny BROWN, Malinda BROWN, and Mary BROWN all listed as b Rutherford Co., NC. No other data on the later six. Any information would be greatly helpful. J. C. Arnold

	JAN2003
CREASMAN	Jan 26, 2003 Looking for info on the parents of Harriet CREASMAN, who was b. Jan 8, 1840, d 8/14/1919. Thank you. Caroline
STEPP BRITTAIN	Jan 24, 2003 STEPP, Jane Catherine, b.1795 in Buncombe County. Believe Father was William STEPP. Jane married William Jr. (Billie) BRITTAIN, b.29 May 1783 in Buncombe County. They were married in 1815 in Buncombe County. This union produced six children, all born in Buncombe county. These were Milton James BRITTAIN, b. abt 1820, John BRITTAIN, b. abt 1822, William Pinkney BRITTAIN, b. 1816, Margaret Caroline BRITTAIN, b. 11 Feb 1822, Jane Catherine BRITTAIN, b.11 Feb 1822 (Margaret Caroline and Jane Catherine were twins), and Joseph Marshall BRITTAIN. Searching for info on Jane Catherine Stepp and her alleged father William to prove whether or not William was in fact Jane's father, precisely where she was born, who were her siblings, and who were her uncles and aunts. Also, her ethnic background would be appreciated; that is, English, Irish, Scot, etc. Geoffrey Brittain Young
WHEELER STONE	Jan 22, 2003 Looking for info on Samuel Nathan WHEELER & Sara(h). What was Sarah's maiden name? Children were Charley, Lewis, Jim, John, Frankie (fem), Rachel, Lettie, & Loy. Sarah was later married to a man named STONE. Any help is appreciated. Liz
DAVIS MERDIL MYERS	Jan 19, 2003 Looking for info on greatgrandparents. William DAVIS b.2/1/1867, d. 9/9/1947, wife Arminda (MERDIL) DAVIS b.12/15/1864 d. 4/9/1947. Arminda was said to be full blooded Cherokee. Unk if William had any. Would appreciate any info, or if have turned up on anyone else's list. Would have lived in eastern, TN or western NC . They had a daughter Angeline Betty DAVIS b. 11/10/1895 d. 9/1/1961 who married EiphramI Foster MYERS b.6/18/1884 d.4/8/1963 Sue Maynard
POWERS PATTON WILLIAMSON RAY McDOWELL	Jan 11, 2003 Searching for any links to: POWERS, PATTON , WILLIAMSON, RAY and McDOWELL. All in the WNC, TN, SC, VA and GA areas from 1725 to current date. Thanks. Richard Powers
CHEEK ROBERTS	Jan 17, 2003 Looking for information about William Bishop CHEEK and his wife Anna Olivia ROBERTS both born 1824 in NC. My Great Grandfather was Charles Fanning Cheek and lists Buncombe County as his birth place. William and Anna were his parents. I believe William and Anna are buried in Weaverville but cannot find them on any cemetery lists. Thanks for any info. John C. Cheek
HORTON	Jan 16, 2003 HORTON I am looking for any info or clue as the family and origin of John HORTON. He left Buncombe County late 1700's-early 1800's for Mississippi/Louisiana territories. He is buried in Jackson, Louisiana and was a pioneer of the area. Catherine Jacocks
PARKER BENSON	Jan 14, 2003 Searching for any information on Benjamin PARKER b. 1887 m. Eva BENSON, 3 children I know of: Floyd, Lois & Warren. I do know that Eva lived in Asheville in Buncombe County. Any information will be very much appreciated. Betty Wagner
ODUM GREER MULLENS	Jan 13, 2003 Looking for any information on Leighton (Clayton) ODUM b. abt. 1809, Isabella GREER b. 1838. They were married about 1857. Leighton was married before to Martha MULLENS abt. late 1820's. I would like to know who their parents were and any other info someone may have. Peggy
ALLEN WHEELER McCORMICK	Jan 13, 2003 I am researching the ALLEN and WHEELER lines and many surnames connected to these families. At the present time I am trying to locate someone who has knowledge of who is buried in the Hicks Chapel Cemetery in Marion, NC. The person I am particularly interested in at the present time is Elizabeth McCORMICK (possibly the mother of Connie McCORMICK WHEELER and wife of Daniel McCORMICK) who appears to have died August 1929. Is there anyone out there who can help me? If so I would be so glad to hear from you. Thanks in advance. Vernell Wheeler Shuford
ABERNATHY	Jan 13, 2003 ABERNATHY......I am searching for the Abernathy family that I belong too. I was born and adopted in Maryland to a Gerald and Elizabeth Abernathy in 1964. I am looking for anyone who has a Gerald Anderson Abernathy in their family line. They also had a son Patrick Anderson Abernathy...was not adopted out. Any information would be appreciated. Barb (aka baby girl Abernathy)
ESSMAN GREEN	Jan 11, 2003 I am trying to find my great grandfather WILLIAM ESSMAN, born abt 1830s in North Carolina. All info I have except he married SARAH JANE GREEN of Alabama, The problem I have is not knowing county of birth, or parents. Any info appreciated very very much. Louella
TAYLOR/ TAILOR BROOKS	Jan 7, 2003 Looking for information on this TAYLOR family of NC & SC 1880 census Buncombe Co, NC: James Taylor -34, brother of Robert Lee Taylor, wife; Sarah M.- 31, children: Robert L.- 12, William R.- 10, James G. -7, Henry G.-6, Sallie -3, Mary L.-6 mo. ----- 1860 Buncombe Co. census: James Tailor-40, wife-Lydia-40, children: Morgan-21 ( enlisted in CSA in 1861 ), Robert-18 ( enlisted in CSA in 1861) My Line. Married Canizada BROOKS in 1865, Buncombe Co, NC, James-14 ( enlisted in CSA in 1861 age of 16), Joseph-10, Patsy-9, Charity-7, John-4, Elizabeth-3, Margret-8 mo. ------ Brother of James Tailor: Morgan Tailor -42, wife;Aitalipa-33; children: John-13. Elizabeth-11, William-9, Rachel-7, Mary-5 Charlie
ROBERTSON GRIER	Jan 7, 2003 I am looking for info on my gg-grandfather, James C. ROBERTSON, born March 13, 1847 in Cane River Township, Yancey, NC. Parents unknown. He married R. (Rhetta) C. GRIER of NC, parents unknown, but believed to be of Cherokee heritage, on July 20, 1865, in Buncombe Co, NC. Their first son, James Robert ROBERTSON, was born about 1865 in Cherokee City, NC. There where 4 other children, Emma, Rhetta, Charles and unknown. The family left NC and traveled, and R. C. died about 1890 in Dwyer, Crawford Co., Arkansas. I do not know when or where James C. died. However, James R. settled in Indian Territory. Any info on this family would be appreciated. Sandra Pavletich
CARNES LYDA	Jan 7, 2003 Looking for info on William CARNES born 1819 married Martha LYDA. They are on 1880 census for Transyvania Co. Their son A. J. aka Jackson CAIRNES lived in Mills River. In 1880 he was married to Nancy Gillespie. A.J and Nancy are my great grandparents. Mary McElroy
CUYKENDALL/ KUYKENDALL	Jan 6, 2003 I am researching information on the genealogy of the CUYKENDALL family starting with Leur Van KUYKENDALL . Any help would be greating appreciated. Dick Cuykendall
MACKEY COPELAND	Jan 5, 2003 MACKEY: Looking for John MACKEY, married to Mary ?, father of Nancy Catherine MACKEY who married James Alexander COPELAND. John MACKEY was said to have been from Buncombe County, N.C., but I cannot find proof of this. I have his birth listed as Nov. 21, 1782 and death as May 24, 1855 in Cherokee County, AL. Again, I have no proof of these dates. Richi Reynolds
COMBS NICHOLS	Jan 5, 2003 I'm looking for information on the Zackery COMBS family. I know they were in Ashe County in 1912. My Mom was born there in West Jefferson. He was married to a Mattie Lou NICHOLS. They had 4 children Robert C., Avery O, Blanche Lou none as Stella and my mom. I know my Grandmother lived in Hickory NC until 1950 when she died but have no info. on Zackery after West Jefferson . If anyone can help would greatly appreciated, Thanks Ann
DEAVER	Jan 4, 2003 My family line is DEAVER from Richard - Abraham - Basil - Abraham, Jr, - Rueben - Johathan - Thomas J. - Charles H. - Leonard. From Wales - Maryland - Deavertown, Ohio - Missouri - Kansas - Iowa - Texas - Georgia. Can send a family tree if it would be helpful. Good Luck! Leonard H. Deaver, Mableton, GA
WRIGHT PULHAM FRANKLIN	Jan 3, 2003 Looking for information on a Nellie WRIGHT born to Penelope PULHAM father was Elizah. Also looking for information on a John FRANKLIN. Not sure if he was born in Buncombe County or Burke Cty. Would have been born between 1844 and 1856. Moved to Tennessee and he married Nellie WRIGHT. Thanks for any help. Deb
LUTHER JOYCE HYATT EARWOOD HENDRICKS MASON ASHLEY MORGAN JONES WOOD TURNER CATHEY CROOK SCARBOROUGH	Jan 2, 2003 LUTHER, JOYCE, HYATT, EARWOOD, HENDRICKS, MASON, ASHLEY, MORGAN I am looking to find any descendants from the following families and hopefully share some information that will help with some 'brick walls.' (1) Ambrose and Celia JOYCE from Rockingham Co. NC to Buncombe Co. NC early 1800's. Their daughter Elizabeth JOYCE d. 1862 married Hamilton LUTHER, s/o John Pete and Elizabeth Jones LUTHER (Ham married a second time to Levada MORGAN). John Peter LUTHER was the son of Abraham LUTHER and his wife Mary Ann CHARLES, who moved to Buncombe Co. around 1920. I would love to know who the parents were for Elizabeth JONES and Mary Ann CHARLES. (2) Robert Burchfield HYATT who married Lucinda WOOD (Mo.) and then later to Martha TURNER. Robert was the son of Meshack HYATT and wife unknown. His sister Nancy Alice married Joseph CATHEY of Haywood Co. (3) I would love to make contact with any of the following also. John HENDRICKS and his wife Mitilda (Tildy) ASHLEY of Henderson Co. NC. Luther Magby MASON who married Lucinda LUTHER, William Ed HENDRICKS who married Ida EARWOOD, William Riley EARWOOD who married Malinda CROOK of Henderson Co. NC. I have a bit of information on these families, but am looking to find more!! And also to make contact with any cousins out there. My grandmother was Hazel MASON HENDRICKS SCARBOROUGH, d/o Stover B. MASON (s/o Luther and Lucinda LUTHER MASON) and Gertrude HYATT) d/o Jesse Clay and Eugenia LUTHER HYATT). All from Hominy Valley and Pole Creek area of Buncombe Co. Eugenia and Lucinda LUTHER were 1/2 sisters with Hamilton LUTHER as their father. Eugenia's mom was Levada MORGAN and Lucinda's mom was Elizabeth JOYCE. Please feel free to email me. Would love to hear from you. Terri Jo
SCHRIMSHER MERRITT	Jan 1, 2003 Need documentation for birth of Wiley M. SCHRIMSHER b. 1812 Buncombe County, NC; parents William SCHRIMSHER and Elizabeth MERRITT. Beverly Morse

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	DECEMBER 2003
PATTON DIBBLE	December 15, 2003 The OBCGS page for the PATTON family includes: ii. James L. Patton, b. 4 May 1814; d. 14 Feb. 1885. Buried in PATTON Cemetery. His children were: a. Samuel A. PATTON, born 1832/3 b. George A. PATTON, born 1834/5 c. James E. PATTON, born 1836/7 d. William M. PATTON, born 1838/9 e. Martha J. PATTON, born 1840/1 f. John B. PATTON, born 1842/3 g. Nancy E. PATTON, born 1844/5 h. Robert L. PATTON, born 1848/9 i. Rebecca H. PATTON, born 1850/1 QUERY: I have a William M. PATTON married to Mary Elizabeth DIBBLE, born ca. 1830 to 1840 probably Charleston, SC, and living in Jackson, Mississippi in 1862. The dates of the OBCGS William M. PATTON seem to match. Does anyone have any additional information on him? Trying to verify that he is "the" William M. PATTON m. Mary E. DIBBLE. Thank you, Charles L. Dibble Columbia, SC
KIRKLAND FAW	December 5, 2003 KIRKLAND - Looking for any and all information on James Altonia KIRKLAND b. circa 1781 in this county. Son of Nathan C. KIRKLAND aka Chesequire and Lillie Berry FAW. Thank you!!! Tina
HENDRIX SUDDATH	December 2, 2003 HENDRIX SUDDATH I'm looking for information on the HENDRIX and/or SUDDATH families from the Cherokee County area. Any information is appreciated. Martha Ann Young
MCBRIDE	December 1, 2003 MCBRIDE, Russell 1795 I am interested in any information you may be able to find regarding my gggrand father. What I know (so far) regarding him: Russell MCBRIDE was born abt.1795 in western NC, and died in Webster County, Mississippi. Russell MCBRIDE fought in the war of 1812 with General Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans. In 1815 the army went down the Natchez trace on the way to New Orleans. Russell liked what he saw and came back with his family after the war to homestead on Big Black Creek and Natchez trace in Webster County, MS. The homestead sold in the 1930's during the great depression. The timber on the homestead was sold by the new owners for more money than the family received for the land. Children of Russell MCBRIDE are: WALLACE MCBRIDE; TOBY MCBRIDE, b. abt. 1840; d. abt. 1890, Webster County, Mississippi. Thank you. John McBride

	JUNE 2003
ANDERSON JARVIS	June 6, 2003 Searching for Robert ANDERSON 1769-1848 of Buncombe N.C. and Elizabeth Jarvis his wife and children. She was the daughter of Jabez JARVIS. Her dates are 4-17-1766-5-4-1851.I have a list of the childrens names but no dates or spouses or families. Any help would be appreciated. Phyllis Sellers
CLONTZ HENDERSON COOK	June 5, 2003 I'm looking for information on John Wesley CLONTZ born abt 1839 in Burke County. Died abt 1888 in Haywood County. Married Melvina Elvira HENDERSON 9-28-1865 in Haywood County. His parents may be Henry George CLONTZ born abt 1810 Burke County. Died 9-9-1881 in Burke County. Mahalia COOK born abt 1812 died March 16,1881 Teresa Bailey
FORSTER FOSTER MASSEY	June 3, 2003 FORSTER, FOSTER, MASSEY Looking for information on the the following family from the 1850 Buncombe County, NC census: William FORSTER age 50 born in SC Mary FORSTER age 55 born in Scotland Marcilla A.FORSTER age 18 born in SC Delilah C. FORSTER age 16 born in NC Malinda C. FORSTER age 12 born in TN I believe the Malinda C. FORSTER could be my 3G Grandmother Malinda Catherine FOSTER who married Thomas H. MASSEY in 1851 in Madison County, NC. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Charles J.Massey