Hi Becky, I have information on this family. My computer crashed and I'm in the process of putting everything back in. I'll see what I can find in my paper work. Anne W. B. Musser ----- Original Message ----- From: rnbalexis <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 11:35 PM Subject: [BRADSHAW] FW: Bradshaw and Dellinger's > Does anyone have any information that may help Mr. Dellinger? > Thanks, > Becky > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Dellinger [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 6:19 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Bradshaw and Dellinger's > > > Hi, I'm trying to find the parents of Tildenah Matilda Bradshaw Married > Henry Dellinger and > Daniel Dellinger Married Malinda (Millie) Burried At the Daniel Dellinger > Cemetery on Randleman Road in Orange Station > Do you know anyone that has done a book on the Bradshaws. I hope to see you > at the reunion. > Paul Dellinger > Lincolnton, NC > > > ==== BRADSHAW Mailing List ==== > > Have a question, recommendation or comment about RootsWeb or this list, please direct same to the list moderator: Jim Young <[email protected]> > Issues of general membership interest should be directed to the list: [email protected] > ======================================================= >

Does anyone have any information that may help Mr. Dellinger? Thanks, Becky -----Original Message----- From: Paul Dellinger [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 6:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Bradshaw and Dellinger's Hi, I'm trying to find the parents of Tildenah Matilda Bradshaw Married Henry Dellinger and Daniel Dellinger Married Malinda (Millie) Burried At the Daniel Dellinger Cemetery on Randleman Road in Orange Station Do you know anyone that has done a book on the Bradshaws. I hope to see you at the reunion. Paul Dellinger Lincolnton, NC

Looking for descendants of Dennis Bradshaw, who married Agnes H. Carnahan, daughter of Charles S. and Elizabeth (Wolf) Carnahan. Both Dennis and Agnes are buried in the Melugin's Grove Cemetery, in Lee County, Illinois. He died 1928, she died 1899. Mary Kay Lawson

I am looking for the parents of: Alexander P. Bradshaw b. 1-13-1807 d. 4-3-1881 and/or Elizabeth N. Alison b. 6-8-1810 d. 5-12-1881 They married 11-1-1832 in Nicholas county KY They migrated shortly thereafter to Putnam county IN where they remained till their death. I am assuming (or hoping) one or both of them came from the Nicholas county area.They are both lsited in the census as having been born in KY.

Hello, Just thought someone might want to check this out for Illinois marriages. A lot of BRADSHAW'S there. The address is: http://www2.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/marriage Hope this helps someone find what they need. Anne

Can anyone help me with my Bradshaw line all I have is Ellen Bradshaw b. 9 feb 1881 in blowing springs Tenn. possibly daughter of Daniel Bradshaw. he married LeRoy Carter. who was a coal minor in Windrock Tenn. Sharon

sorry about that!!! Here's the message..... BEALE, BREWER, BRADSHAW, MARTIN, COPELAND, LASSITER, FUTRELL, DICKERSON - I have information & I am seeking information on these lines, & on Jordan & John BEALE, & Robert BEALE & Holland BREWER BEALE, both of Isle of Wight Co., Va., who were married on Oct 29 1789 in Southampton Co., Va. Holland was the dau of William BREWER [d. 20 May 1778] & Martha of Isle of Wight Co., VA, & the granddau of William BREWER Sr. [d. 24 Feb 1749 Newport Parish, Isle of Wight Co. Va.] & Catherine. William BREWER is thought to be the son of John BREWER III, b. 1650, Isle of Wight Co., Va. After Robert BEALE's death in 1797, Holland BREWER Beale married Jeremiah BRADSHAW 4 Feb 1802. Robert BEALE & Holland BREWER BEALE had a daughter [?] & a son, Jordan BEALE [b. 10 Jan 1797 VA & d. 22 Dec 1857] of Potecasi, Northampton Co., NC. Jordan became a wealthy planter, merchant, justice of the peace & was the first postmaster of Potecasi, NC. Jordan married Rachel LASSITER abt 1819 & later married Thomas L! . COPELAND's widow, Elizabeth (Eliza) MARTIN COPELAND on 28 Mar 1842. Rachel LASSITER was the daughter of Joseph LASSITER & Elizabeth FUTRELL & the granddaughter of Sanders FUTRELL & Rachel DAUGHTRY who m. Sep 1767, & Jesse LASSITER & Mary who m. 1767. Sanders FUTRELL's mother was Elizabeth DICKERSON, daughter of John [d. 1749] & Rebecca DICKERSON [d. 1753]. All noted ancestors are thought to have lived in Isle of Wight Co., Va. and/or Northampton Co., NC. Robert BEALE, d. 1797, came from Isle of Wight Co., VA & is felt to be related to & may have been the brother of John BEALE who later lived in Northampton Co., NC. John was the father of William G [of Murfreesboro, NC in 1834], Andrew Jackson, b. 1815 Potecasi, Northampton Co., NC [& who moved to Calloway Co., KY], Robert T [of Murfreesboro, NC in 1834] & Mortimer BEALE. Robert A Beale 11004 Saffold Way, Reston, VA 20190 September 1, 1998

Hello List, I ran across this on the Isle of Wight page. Does anyone know anything about this family and especially this Jeremiah? Anne

Hi, I'm looking for Joseph Bradshaw b 8-26-1786 and his parents, migration track, etc.. I think he was born in NC. His son John appears in the 1880 Choctaw Co. MS census as being 55 years old and born in SC. His parents are said to have been born in NC. John is a problem since he has three possible years he could have been born. The bible, which was bought in 1785 and records Joseph's birth in 1786, records John in one place as 5-7-1822, the census age of 55 is close enough at 1825. Elsewhere all of Joseph's children are listed and John is stuck in the middle at 1834. Joseph's children are Thelma b 6-19-1827, Nancy b 10-25-1828, Irene b 7-28-1830, Mary b 7-17-1832, (John), Joseph b 5-9-1836, Margaret b 5-13-1838, Isaiah b 10-17-1840. I know that Isaiah was in the 34th Miss Infantry of the Confederate Army. I found a Joseph also in the 34th Infantry who died in 1917 and is buried in the Confederate Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. but I don't think that it could be Joseph the younger because he married Elizabeth A. Randolph 7-9-1861 and they had 3 children through the course of the war. Margaret Jane b 4-12-1862, John Thomas b 9-24-1863, ? R. b 12-5-1864 and (after the war) Nancy b 10-17-1867. I provide all this info in hopes that someone who knows about this branch of the Bradshaws will recognise someone. I'm really stumped. There is some support for John arriving in MS from Tenn. I know nothing about them except what my mother copied out of the old bible and I don't know where it is since it went to my grandfather's brother and on to his kids. Joyce

Searching for information on : ALEXANDER P. BRADSHAW born 1-13-1807 married ELIZABETH ALISON 11-1-1832 in Nicholas county KY they migrated to Putnam county IN 1839-1840 Alexander died there 4-3-1881 Elizabeth was born 6-8-1810 died 5-12-1881 both in Putnam countyIN

Hi, I am looking for Joseph Bradshaw who was born 8-26-1786 (in NC, I think). I have a bible that was bought in 1785 and recorded his birth on 8-26-1786. It doesn't say where. I think he was the father of John Bradshaw born May 7 (1822,25 or 34) but he could have been the grandfather. All I have is the census for John which puts his most likely birth at 1825 and says he was born in SC and his parents in NC and a list from the bible which shows John and his siblings as being born between 1825 and 1840. This could also make John and his siblings the product of a second marriage. So, does anyone have a Joe Bradshaw born in NC? John's siblings were Thelma b 6-19-1827, Nancy b 10-25-1828, Irene b 7-28-1830, Mary b 7-17-1832, ( gap where John shows up as b 5-7-1834 recorded elsewhere in the same bible as 1822), Joseph b 5-9-1836, Margaret b 5-13-1838, Isaiah b 10-17-1840. Isaiah served in the Confederate Army 34th Miss Infantry so John's family probably moved to MS while they were children. Joseph married Elizabeth A. Randolph on 7-9-1861. As they had 3 children during the course of the war I don't suppose he was in the army. Their children were Margaret Jane b 4-12-1862 (just under the time allowed!), John Thomas b 9-24-1863, R. b 12-5-1864, Nancy b 10-17-1867 (named after his siter also born in Oct.?). Does anyone out there recognise any of my family? Thanks Joyce

researching ALEXANDER P. BRADSHAW born 1-13-1807 in KY married ELIZABETH ALISON 11-1-1832 in Nicholas county KY: elizabeth born 6-8-1810 in KY they migrated to Putnam county IN around 1839-1840 Alexander died 4-3-1881 in Putnam county IN Elizabeth died 5-12-1881 in Putnam county IN They has the following children: John E. born 1833 KY Robert N. born 1835 KY Rutha M. born 1837 KY(my line) she married John G. Sweeney 10-5-1853 in Putnam county IN and she died 1871 in madison township,Putnam county IN and is buried at Brick Chapel Cemetery. William born 1839 KY Eleanor born 1840 Putnam county IN Milton born 1842 Putnam county IN Emma born 1844 Putnam county IN Alexander born 1847 Putnam county IN Any info on any of these persons would be appreciated. Thanks Debbie

Hello All, To make a long story short, my computer crashed...new hard drive was installed...back ups didn't work...all work is gone... Does anyone out there have my file on your system in FTM format that they could send me? I will take your whole file if necessary and delete what doesn't pertain to my family. That would be quicker that reinstalling everything with over 500 sources. Got my fingers crossed Anne B. Musser

Does anyone have any information on Rhoda (Rodah?) Bradshaw who married John West in Tennessee? Rhoda was daughter of William Bradshaw and Susannah Robinson and sister of Obadiah, William, Josiah, Judith, William Seth, Isaiah, Charles, Elijah, Ursula, and Anne. Thanks. Alene Bradshaw [email protected]

In Ancestry.com I found a listing of the marriage of Giddian Bradshaw (Gideon) and Mary Ennis on July 26, 1816 in Burke County, North Carolina. If there is anyone out there from Burke County or North Carolina, would you please tell me how to get a copy of this bond. Thanks. Alene Bradshaw [email protected]

New hard drive...just checking to see if I am resubscribed. Anne

May be of interest to someone. This is from FORT SAM HOUSTON CEMETERY...SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS BRADSHAW, ALEJANDRINA, 11-19-82, YNSN/USN, 2, 852 BRADSHAW, ALIE R, 02-26-51, PVT/USA, N, 3-A BRADSHAW, AVIL, 10-30-84, D/WIFE, 1, 3241 BRADSHAW, BEBE L, 04-15-97, D/WIFE, X, 559 BRADSHAW, CHARLES C JR, 01-17-67, SP4/USA, X, 2825 BRADSHAW, CLEDDIE A, 12-19-72, CPL/USA, W, 841 BRADSHAW, CLYDE, 08-20-97, SA/USN, 12, 11 BRADSHAW, DAVID WILLIAM SR, 12-28-88, CSMGT/USAF, 13, 472 BRADSHAW, DOROTHY C, 01-16-90, D/WIFE, 8-A, 1415 BRADSHAW, FAYBERT R, 07-30-65, SSGT/USA, V, 1774 BRADSHAW, FIELDS M, 03-03-75, MSGT/USAF, X, 559 BRADSHAW, FRANCES E, 03-29-84, SFC/USA, 1, 2786 BRADSHAW, JOHN P, 11-09-48, PFC/USA, S, 95 BRADSHAW, LAWRENCE R, 04-05-89, SP6/USA, 16, 314 BRADSHAW, LEE A, 03-16-88, PFC/USA, 8-A, 1415 BRADSHAW, MACK L, 03-25-93, COL/USAF, 20, 310 BRADSHAW, MARY ETHEL, 03-07-68, D/WIFE, N, 3-B BRADSHAW, ODELL, 07-28-86, PVT/USA, 14, 156 BRADSHAW, PAUL, 03-13-92, MSGT/USAF, 1, 3241 BRADSHAW, RILEY A, 06-01-83, TEC5/USA, 2, 188 BRADSHAW, ROBERT W, 03-12-97, RM3C/USN, 11, 903 BRADSHAW, SARAH BARRETT, 08-06-68, D/WIFE, W, 2311 BRADSHAW, VERNON L, 09-13-45, CPL/USA, I, 148 Francis Small

Can anyone help with the father of Newton Lafayette Bradshaw of Choctaw County MS. Here is the Bradshaw line. ?1. JOHN W.1 BRADSHAW was born May 07, 1834 in Tennessee, (Per Death certificate of Newton Lafayette) and died March 10, 1890 in Choctaw Co., MS. He married UNKNOWN. More About JOHN W. BRADSHAW: Fact 1: Buried in Lebanon Cemetery, Choctaw Co., MS, Cemetery marker # 8, pg. 220 of the book of Choctaw County Cemeteries. Child of JOHN BRADSHAW and UNKNOWN is: 2. i. NEWTON LAFAYETTE2 BRADSHAW, b. July 16, 1854, South Carolina; d. January 28, 1934, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. Generation No. 2 2. NEWTON LAFAYETTE2 BRADSHAW (JOHN W.1) was born July 16, 1854 in South Carolina, and died January 28, 1934 in Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. He married MARTHA ANN VAUGHAN Abt. 1873 in Choctaw Co., MS, daughter of DRURY VAUGHAN and MARY KNIGHT. Children of NEWTON BRADSHAW and MARTHA VAUGHAN are: 3. i. MARY C.3 BRADSHAW, b. August 19, 1874, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS; d. January 23, 1933, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. 4. ii. JOHN FRANKLIN BRADSHAW, b. October 01, 1876, Choctaw Co., MS; d. March 01, 1964. 5. iii. SUSAN TRESSIE BRADSHAW, b. February 21, 1878, Choctaw Co, MS; d. July 19, 1911, Choctaw Co., MS. 6. iv. IDA ANN BRADSHAW, b. March 26, 1882, Choctaw Co., MS; d. November 17, 1971, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. 7. v. HENSON BRADSHAW, b. July 10, 1888, Choctaw Co., MS; d. August 19, 1964, Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS. Generation No. 3 3. MARY C.3 BRADSHAW (NEWTON LAFAYETTE2, JOHN W.1) was born August 19, 1874 in Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS, and died January 23, 1933 in Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. She married TOM MELTON April 09, 1903. Children of MARY BRADSHAW and TOM MELTON are: i. OLA ELLEN4 MELTON, b. June 05, 1906, Chester, Choctaw Co., MS. ii. OLEN SCOTT MELTON, b. June 07, 1908, Chester, Choctaw Co., MS. 4. JOHN FRANKLIN3 BRADSHAW (NEWTON LAFAYETTE2, JOHN W.1) was born October 01, 1876 in Choctaw Co., MS, and died March 01, 1964. He married OLLIE “Alie” JEFFCOATS May 26, 1900 in Choctaw Co., MS. More About JOHN FRANKLIN BRADSHAW: Fact 1: 1876, Buried at Branscome Cemetery, Choctaw Co., MS. More About OLLIE “Alie” JEFFCOATS: Fact 1: 1947, Buried next to her husband, John Franklin, in Branscome Cemetery, Choctaw Co. Fact 2: There are 3 unmarked graves next to Ollie Bradshaw. Could be children of theirs. Fact 3: 1900, Ollie Jeffcoat's name is spelled "Alie" on her marriage bond. Children of JOHN BRADSHAW and OLLIE JEFFCOATS are: i. ERA4 BRADSHAW, m. ARTHUR STOKES, Philadelphia, MS. ii. BERVIL BRADSHAW, m. JOHNSON, Phildelphia, MS. 5. SUSAN TRESSIE3 BRADSHAW (NEWTON LAFAYETTE2, JOHN W.1) was born February 21, 1878 in Choctaw Co, MS, and died July 19, 1911 in Choctaw Co., MS. She married JAMES THOMAS ROSAMOND November 30, 1904 in Choctaw Co., MS, son of JAMES ROSAMOND and ELLEN TERICE. Notes for JAMES THOMAS ROSAMOND: James died 4 May 1956, buried at Golden link Cemetery, Anguilla, Sharkey Co., MS. His tombstone date of birth is 12 November 1864, but (per Ruth Menhel), believe it is 1874, because he was 10 years old when his mother died and she died after 1880. A birthdate of 1864 would make him be 20 years old at her death. Also he was 7 years old on the 1880 Census. Per Louise Rosamond Jennings, he was a diabetic and had emphysema. He could also play a French harp and keep time with his hands and feet just like "Will Rosamond could." He and his 3rd wife, Jimmie Knight could sing well. More About JAMES THOMAS ROSAMOND: Fact 1: Buried in Providence Cemetery, Choctaw Co., MS Fact 2: Married Three times. Children of SUSAN BRADSHAW and JAMES ROSAMOND are: i. HATTIE M.4 ROSAMOND, b. Abt. 1906, Choctaw Co., MS; m. FRANK JENKINS. Notes for FRANK JENKINS: On the 1920 Sunflower Census, Frank was age 18 and in the household of his father-in-law, J. T. Rosamond. Wife, Hattie was only 14 years old. More About FRANK JENKINS: Fact 1: 1920, Sunflower Co., census ii. JIMMY "JIM" ROSAMOND, b. July 31, 1909, Choctaw County, MS; m. STACY FRAZIER. Notes for STACY FRAZIER: Stacy Frazier had 3 girls and a boy. The oldest girl is Frances who married "Red" ? and is buried at Anguilla in Sharkey Co., MS. iii. INFANT ROSAMOND, b. July 19, 1911, Choctaw Co., MS; d. July 19, 1911, Choctaw Co., MS. More About INFANT ROSAMOND: Fact 1: July 19, 1911, Died along with it's mother at birth. 6. IDA ANN3 BRADSHAW (NEWTON LAFAYETTE2, JOHN W.1) was born March 26, 1882 in Choctaw Co., MS, and died November 17, 1971 in Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. She married JESSE HARRISON VAUGHAN November 28, 1900, son of JOHN VAUGHAN and MARTHA. More About JESSE HARRISON VAUGHAN: Fact 1: Aft. November 24, 1962, Buried in Oktibbeha Co, MS Fact 2: He is Martha Ann Vaughan's first cousin, Ida's mother. Fact 3: 1900, Choctaw Co. census; Living in the household with N. L. Bradshaw and family. Children of IDA BRADSHAW and JESSE VAUGHAN are: i. NORA E.4 VAUGHAN, b. January 22, 1902, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS; d. July 30, 1903, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. More About NORA E. VAUGHAN: Fact 1: Aft. July 30, 1903, Buried at Chestnut Log, Oktibbeha Co., MS ii. INFANT VAUGHAN, b. September 09, 1903, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS; d. September 09, 1903, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. More About INFANT VAUGHAN: Fact 1: Aft. September 09, 1903, Buried at Chestnut Log, Oktibbeha Co., MS. iii. LESLIE FRANKLIN VAUGHAN, b. June 16, 1904, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. iv. SHELLIE EVERETT VAUGHAN, b. March 29, 1906, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS; d. October 12, 1910, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. More About SHELLIE EVERETT VAUGHAN: Fact 1: Aft. October 12, 1910, Chestnut Log, Oktibbeha Co., MS v. ELSIE PEARL VAUGHAN, b. April 10, 1910, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. vi. ESSIE MAE VAUGHAN, b. May 21, 1913, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS; d. December 22, 1971, Oktibbeha Co., MS. More About ESSIE MAE VAUGHAN: Fact 1: Aft. December 22, 1971, Webster Co., MS 7. HENSON3 BRADSHAW (NEWTON LAFAYETTE2, JOHN W.1) was born July 10, 1888 in Choctaw Co., MS, and died August 19, 1964 in Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS. He married FAIRY ELINOR MCGAUGH January 21, 1906 in Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS, daughter of WILLIAM MCGAUGH and MARY CAMPBELL. Notes for HENSON BRADSHAW: Henson Bradshaw Obituary Greenwood, MS - Special Services were set at 2:00 p.m. today at Providence Baptist Church near Stewart, MS, for Henson Bradshaw, 76 retired farmer and Leflore County resident for 23 years, who died Wednesday at his home after a heart attack. Burial was in the church cemetery. Williams and Lord Funeral Home in charge. He was a Baptist. He leaves his wife; four sons, Melvin Bradshaw of Itta Bena, Selvin Bradshaw of Ruleville, Clarence Bradshaw of Hollandale, Claude Bradshaw of Hollandale; seven daughters, Mrs. Thelma Rico of Greenwood, Mrs. Bilbo Pace of Rulewille, Mrs. Rillie Strickland, Mrs. Ella Henley, all of Eupora; Mrs Ida Chadwick of Health, AR, Mrs, Stella Trotter of Sidon; a sister, Mrs. Ida Vaughn of Maben; 35 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Children of HENSON BRADSHAW and FAIRY MCGAUGH are: 8. i. THELMA MAVIS "VELMA"4 BRADSHAW, b. August 22, 1907, Choctaw Co., MS; d. July 12, 1992, Greenville, Washington Co., MS. 9. ii. MAUDIE MAE BRADSHAW, b. February 06, 1909, Choctaw Co., MS. 10. iii. ATLEE LAFAYETTE "MELVIN" BRADSHAW, b. February 17, 1912, Choctaw Co., MS; d. November 1998, Itta Bena, MS. 11. iv. RILLIE MAE BRADSHAW, b. October 20, 1915, Choctaw Co., MS; d. April 24, 1986. 12. v. ILA GERTRUDE BRADSHAW, b. August 28, 1918, Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS. 13. vi. SELVIN LEE BRADSHAW, b. April 28, 1921, Ackerman, Choctaw Co, MS; d. November 05, 1975, Ruleville, Sunflower Co., MS. 14. vii. CLARENCE OTIS BRADSHAW, b. March 25, 1924, Choctaw Co., MS; d. January 30, 1971, Greenwood, MS. 15. viii. CLAUDE CALTON BRADSHAW, b. April 26, 1927, Choctaw Co., MS. 16. ix. MARY LOUISE BRADSHAW, b. October 14, 1929; d. July 02, 1973, Choctaw Co., MS. 17. x. ELLA MAURINE BRADSHAW, b. October 09, 1932, Choctaw Co., MS. 18. xi. STELLA MARIE BRADSHAW, b. October 09, 1932, Choctaw Co., MS. Generation No. 4 8. THELMA MAVIS "VELMA"4 BRADSHAW (HENSON3, NEWTON LAFAYETTE2, JOHN W.1) was born August 22, 1907 in Choctaw Co., MS, and died July 12, 1992 in Greenville, Washington Co., MS. She married (1) HOWARD BASIL HORTON December 18, 1927 in Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS, son of JESSIE HORTON and MARY WILLIAMS. She married (2) LOUIS RICO Abt. 1958 in Greenville, Washington Co., MS. She married (3) JAMES NOEL ARMSTRONG Abt. 1966 in Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS, son of JIM ARMSTRONG and BELL JUSTICE. Hope someone can help. Margie

There is an error in the post I made about the book "Echoes and Shadows of Two Centuries" see below please: -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, September 04, 1999 11:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: FW: [BRADSHAW] "Echoes and Shadows of Two Centuries" Becky, The copy should read as follows: "In 1846 Stanley became a part of Gaston County. For most of the early part of the 1800's, though, the county (not country) encompassing the town of Stanley was Lincoln." (received this from member of Stanley Historical Society today) Becky, There are 14 listings for Bradshaws in the index. Mention is made on page 224 about your dad and Alfred Hager having the Firestone Store in Stanley.

"Echoes and Shadows of Two Centuries," relating to the history of Stanley, Copies of the book are on sale for $40 and are available at Brevard Station Museum, 130 S. Main Street. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-4928 Following is an excerpt from "Echoes and Shadows of Two Centuries," relating to the history of Stanley, presented by Joyce J. Handsel and Sarah Grissop, and the Stanley Historical Association. In its time, Stanley has been a part of five different counties. Historians tell us that the countryside that later became the town of Stanley lay in territory that was included in: *The Country of Anson in 1748 *In Mecklenburg County in 1762 *In Tryon County in 1769 *In Lincoln County in 1779, after the Independence from England. North Carolina was admitted as a state on 21 November 1789 - 12th of the original 13 counties. *In 1846 Stanley became part of Gaston County. *For most of the early part of the 1800's, though, the country encompassing the town of Stanley was Lincoln. Copies of the book are on sale for $40 and are available at Brevard Station Museum, 130 S. Main Street. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-4928