Looking for anyone familiar with the Donald Graham who died in Richmond County, Nc @1790-1800 and whose will left property to "my son Dougald if he be alive" and the same for a daughter Mary. Thanks, Margie

Researchers with ancestors in Phillipi Cemetery, Raeford, NC: If you would like to share your Phillipi Cemetery information with others who are researching here, please submit your surnames to this list by e-mail to Myrtle at hbridges@att.net Enter 'Phillipi Surname' in subject line. If you have a web page with more information on your surnames please include the URL in order for me to link your surnames back to your pages. Thank you. Myrtle Bridges, Hoke County USGenWeb Project coordinator.

If your ancestor is: David FAIRLEY; J.M. GRAHAM; James McQUEEN; Wm. J. CURRIE; W.J. BETHUNE; Rev. J. B. McKINNON; Rev. J. P. McPHERSON; Rev. Neill McKAY; R. McCASKILL; J. C. McCaskill; Daniel McCaskill; Daniel McCaskill; M. McLEOD; A.D. McLeod; Peter MONROE; Rev. Colin Monroe; Rev. Dougald Monroe; Rev. E. M. Monroe; A. C. Monroe; J.P. Monroe; Evander Monroe; Margaret Jane Monroe (m. Malcom Blue); Duncan James PATTERSON; John A. GILLIS; Mr. & Mrs. Angus RAY; D. J. Gillis; Mr. & Mrs. Duncan K. McDUFFIE; Rev. W. M. Fairley; Rev. J. A. CALLIGAN; Rev. W. C. BROWN; Rev. J. D. A. Brown; Rev. W. A. McLeod; Mr. & Mrs. D. B. CAMPBELL; Rev. Eugene AlLEXANDER; S. J. CAMERON; Mr. & Mrs. Neill McKeithan BLUE; John Blue; Mr. & Mrs. Neill S. Blue; Lauchlin A. Blue; Eddie Watts Cameron; Rev. A. D. CARSWELL; or M. A. Patterson, you can view his photograph from my Hoke County NC USGenWeb Project sites: http://home.att.net/~myrtleb/sand1.htm http://home.att.net/~myrtleb/eldsan.htm

Can anyone advise what happened to a wife and children when the husband died without a will in NC about 1837? In many states, when the deceased was intestate, the estate was equally divided among the surviving spouse and children. Sometimes this only included the 'infant' children of the marriage, which meant whatever the definition of 'infant' was in that state. Sometimes under 18, sometimes under 21. I have a copy of a petition of Elizabeth (nee Nichols) ROYCROFT in 1839 petitioning for a year's 'widow' support, and mentioning some 'infant children' who do not include son Jerome B ROYCROFT, who would have been about 19 at the time of his father's death, and about 21 at the time of the petition. What was the law when a husband died intestate, leaving wife and both younger and older children? Have the laws changed in NC since that time? -- Regards, Marion Paterson, San Diego <maripat2@san.rr.com> Rootsweb Donor ******************************************************* Researching ROYCROFT, BRITTAIN & BOOTH - NC & AL 1700+ *******************************************************

Hoke County Researchers, If your ancestor is: David FAIRLEY; J.M. GRAHAM; James McQUEEN; Wm. J. CURRIE; W.J. BETHUNE; Rev. J. B. McKINNON; Rev. J. P. McPHERSON; Rev. Neill McKAY; R. McCASKILL; J. C. McCaskill; Daniel McCaskill; Daniel McCaskill; M. McLEOD; A.D. McLeod; Peter MONROE; Rev. Colin Monroe; Rev. Dougald Monroe; Rev. E. M. Monroe; A. C. Monroe; J.P. Monroe; Evander Monroe; Margaret Jane Monroe (m. Malcom Blue); Duncan James PATTERSON; John A. GILLIS; Mr. & Mrs. Angus RAY; D. J. Gillis; Mr. & Mrs. Duncan K. McDUFFIE; Rev. W. M. Fairley; Rev. J. A. CALLIGAN; Rev. W. C. BROWN; Rev. J. D. A. Brown; Rev. W. A. McLeod; Mr. & Mrs. D. B. CAMPBELL; Rev. Eugene AlLEXANDER; S. J. CAMERON; Mr. & Mrs. Neill McKeithan BLUE; John Blue; Mr. & Mrs. Neill S. Blue; Lauchlin A. Blue; Eddie Watts Cameron; Rev. A. D. CARSWELL; or M. A. Patterson, you can view their photographs from my Hoke County NC USGenWeb Project site at: http://home.att.net/~hbridges/hoke.htm Myrtle Bridges

Hello, Here is a site which talks about the Bethune Surname for your information. <A HREF="http://www.q-net.net.au/~parich/Beth4p.html">Click here: Bethune Page 1p </A> http://www.q-net.netau/~parich/Beth4p.html Thanks John Lester

Barbara and Frank

PLEASE complete the subject line. This would be a very big help. Summer is a very busy time for me and I'm sure for others. It would help so much if the subject line was complete and also pertained to the message. Thanks! DeAnn

This past weekend, I met someone who spoke of something that was new to me, about "truce land". This is in reference to the land in Northeast South Carolina that was made available to some Scots in North Carolina after the revolution. Does anyone have additional information about the truce land? Jim Simpson Atlanta

Jim Simpson Special Assistant Office of The Regional Hub Director U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families 404-562-2926 ---------- Original Text ---------- From: "Joanne Harley" <harleyclan@coastalnet.com>, on 7/15/99 8:17 PM: To: SMTP@Public.3@ACF.WDC[<CAPE-FEAR-SCOTS-L@rootsweb.com>] Marion, Welcome to the web site. I am glad to see you here. It is always good to have someone with your knowledge and generosity around. You were so helpful to me on the Lanarkshire website. This site has great people on it also. I am looking through some of my Anson Co., NC books and will let you decide whether or not the following is a keeper or not. In my ANSON COUNTY,NC ABSTRACTS OF EARLY RECORDS, there is, on page 138, Oct. 23, 1783, a petition was circulated to fix a new place for a courthouse, and a William Booth signed it. (Maybe an uncle?). If I run across anything, I'll post it. Joanne Harley North Carolina

PmpGenie@aol.com wrote: > Dear Researchers: > I have a request that will help us all. Please put some information in the > Subject line that identifies the place, family, etc. the message it about. > Thanks, > Phyllis YES! Please do! A lot of important mail is deleted without being looked at. If the subject line does not identify it as something I want, I see no point in opening it. The E-Marketers are becoming more and more prolific. So far we have avoided becoming infected with a virus, although we did receive one. We just didn't open it. Please identify the person you are trying to find, or at least the SURNAME. Thanks from me, too. Lura "A MERRY HEART DOETH GOOD LIKE A MEDICINE." Prov.17:22 "Family is like fudge, some sweet and a few nuts" -copied

I keep looking and looking and looking for reference to John McAlester, listed in several places as a verified member of the Argyll Colony, arriving on "The Thistle of Saltcoats" with Hector and Alexander McAlester. No hint, so far, as to his relationship to them. His wife was Anne, and I assume, came with him, along with children Flora McAlester (later married Stephen Phillips), Angus McAlester, Catherine McAlester (married 1-Neil McNeil and 2-Alexander Gregory), Margaret McAlester (married a Mr. Shaw), and Jane/Jenett McAlester (married a Magnus Cowan). At least some of the children, if not all, must have been born in Scotland and come over with their parents. Does anyone have information on these folks??? Or clues on where to look? I'd be very grateful! Sue Folawn/San Mateo, CA (5 greats grand-daughter)

Dear Researchers: I have a request that will help us all. Please put some information in the Subject line that identifies the place, family, etc. the message it about. Thanks, Phyllis

Hello Joanne, Thank you so much for the nice welcome. I know I am going to enjoy this list. And many thanks for taking the time to look up and find William Booth. It could well be one of our Booths, and I'm keeping him in my 'maybe' file. I wondered about Anson Co, NC. Since I have a William ANSON ROYCROFT, b 1868, my husbands' grandfather, I was wondering if anyone knew the origin of the name, and whether anyone has run into it as a common given name. William Anson Roycroft's father was Jerome Bonaparte Roycroft, and he had a brother named ANSON Columbus ROYCROFT. I have yet to find any ANSON surname in the family, but you never know. Are there any naming patterns that were prevalent in 1800's NC, such as first son named after father's father? Regards, Marion Paterson, San Diego, CA > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Re: ROYCROFT, BRITTAIN, BOOTH > Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 20:08:50 -0400 > From: "Joanne Harley" <harleyclan@coastalnet.com> > To: CAPE-FEAR-SCOTS-L@rootsweb.com > > Marion, Welcome to the web site. I am glad to see you here. It is always > good to have someone with your knowledge and generosity around. You were > so helpful to me on the Lanarkshire website. This site has great people on > it also. I am looking through some of my Anson Co., NC books and will let > you decide whether or not the following is a keeper or not. In my ANSON > COUNTY,NC ABSTRACTS OF EARLY RECORDS, there is, on page 138, Oct. 23, 1783, > a petition was circulated to fix a new place for a courthouse, and a William > Booth signed it. (Maybe an uncle?). If I run across anything, I'll post > it. > Joanne Harley > North Carolina

GeddieWorld has received notice that BJ of Williamsburg is doing research on the family of James Geddy Jr, the Silversmith of Williamsburg , in the 18th century, His brother John Geddy, moved to Halifax North Carolina. He married Patience McKenna(also spelled McKinnie). He was an active Patriot, serving in the First Provincial Congress in Newbern NC , in 1774. I know of at least 2 daughters, Martha (Geddy) Marshall, and Sara Geddy. "I do not know his death date, but believe it is 1799 or 1800. I would like to determine if he also became a silversmith like his brother James, also would like to know if anyone knows where he is buried." James Geddy Jr's home still stands in Colonial Williamsburg. It dates to 1762. He was married to Elizabeth Waddill Geddy. they had 5 children : Nancy, Mary, Elizabeth, James III, and William Waddill (possibly named after wife's brother, William Waddill, who was excellent engraver etc.} "I came across this website [GeddieWorld] and am thankful for it. Thanx for your help. BJ from Williamsburg VA" We would of course also like to know if this Geddy is related to the New Hanover-Cumberland Geddie's arriving late 18th-century. Many thanks for hints! Lawrence http://www.booksphere.com/gedworld/

Marion, Welcome to the web site. I am glad to see you here. It is always good to have someone with your knowledge and generosity around. You were so helpful to me on the Lanarkshire website. This site has great people on it also. I am looking through some of my Anson Co., NC books and will let you decide whether or not the following is a keeper or not. In my ANSON COUNTY,NC ABSTRACTS OF EARLY RECORDS, there is, on page 138, Oct. 23, 1783, a petition was circulated to fix a new place for a courthouse, and a William Booth signed it. (Maybe an uncle?). If I run across anything, I'll post it. Joanne Harley North Carolina

Hello, My name is Marion Paterson from San Diego, California. I am researching my husband's lines, including the following: Thomas ROYCROFT, b abt 1774 NC, m Charlotte RICE, b abt 1789 Wake, NC - parents of Thomas ROYCROFT reported to have immigrated to NC from UK. Chesley R BRITTAIN, b abt 1825 NC, m Matilda LANGLEY, b abt 1825 - parents of Chesley R. BRITTAIN reported to have immigrated to NC from UK. William A BOOTH, b abt 1815 NC, m Sarah Elizabeth FLANNIGAN, b abt 1820. William Booth's father was Richard Booth. As you can see, none of the data is documented as yet. I am seeking any information or connections. Hoping to be able to track down enough documentation to confirm ancestors and dates. Most of the descendants in our branches of these families migrated to Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Regards, Marion Paterson, San Diego, CA (wife of Dale ROYCROFT Paterson)

Hello to 'Ziba Gibson Researchers' Here are a few of the many Gibson Records in my book, OUR NATIVE HEATH - Richmond County North Carolina. Good luck to you in your search, Myrtle Bridges http://home.att.net/~hbridges/myrtle.htm 1848 October 17. William Gibson, Admin. on the estate of Sarah Kelly, dec’ d, posts notice to all persons having claims against the estate of the said decedent to present the same duly authenticated within the time prescribed by law for that purpose. Otherwise notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. A public sale of perishable property of Sarah Kelly is to be held 14 December next. Estate Recs.1772-1933 CR 082 508.26 1848 December 14. State of North Carolina, Richmond County. Personally came before me, Samuel J. Gibson, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Ziba Gibson, and makes oath that he saw copies of the written advertisements stand-ing publicly posted up at the Courthouse door in Rockingham on the 17th of October 1848; at Noah Gibson’s on the 31st day of October 1848; at Matthew W. McNair’s Store on the 31st day of October 1848 and at Eli Gibson’s gates on the 6th day of November 1848. [signed] Ziba Gibson. Sworn to and subscribed before me the 14th day of December 1848. [signed] Samuel J. Gibson, J.P. These people attended the estate sale of Sarah Kelly: Thomas Gibson, Raiford Fletcher, D. B. Brown, Thomas Gibson, Jr., Selia McRae, Silas Norton, Samuel Caulder, Mary Pate, John Kelly, Duncan Smith, Elijah Gibson, Stafford Gibson, Eli Wright, Robertson Hubbard, Raime Sanders, Murdoch Brown, William H. Bailey, Ziba Gibson, Sam’l Gibson, Arthur Bright, Thomas Pate, Darling Wright, Hugh Brown, Joshua Fletcher, David Stephens, Albert Wright, Sarah Beasly, Elijah Pate, Jas. P. Smith, Barnabas Skipper, Ransom Platt, Chloe Williamson, Angus Campbell, Elisha Gibson, Silas Jones, and Anson Platt. Estate Recs. 1772-1933CR 082 508.26

Hello, I have a Ziba Gibson married to Elizabeth Adams, daughter of Mary Bright and Jonathan Adams. Son: Raiford Gibson, b. December 22, 1847 d. August 30, 1911 in Gibson, N. C. and buried at the Gibson Family Cemetery. Married: Bettie Hargrave, and Carolyn Helen Lester. Ziba Gibson's father was also Ziba Gibson and is buried in Virginia. His mother, Ziba's Sr. Widow came to N. C. after his death. |Thanks John Lester

Richard, The record below may refer to your John McKenzie. It is from my book, OUR NATIVE HEATH - Richmond County North Carolina 1779-1899. If you are interested in reading more about this book, my url is: http://home.att.net/~hbridges/myrtle.htm Good luck to you in your family search, Myrtle Bridges 1833 April 23. Richmond County, North Carolina. Pursuant to the annexed Order we the undersigned have proceeded to divide the Negroes belonging to the estate of John Gordon, dec’d, among the different legatees. We found to be divided a Negro woman named Betty and her four children. We divided them in two lots, viz. 1st lot Betty and her oldest daughter Nancy, valued at five hundred and fifty dollars. The 2nd lot Mary, Caroline and Jenny three youngest valued at five hundred and twenty five dollars. There were six Legatees, viz. Mrs. Margaret Gordon, John McKenzie and his wife Isabella Gordon, and Alexander Gordon which were of full age. The other three, viz. Effy Gordon, Sally Ann Gordon and William Gordon were minor heirs. The first lot of Negro were drawn by the three minor heirs, that is Negroes Betty and Nancy. The second lot was drawn by those heirs which were of age. That is Negroes Mary, Caroline and Jenny and they have to receive in addition the sum of twelve dollars and a half from the minor heirs, it being the difference in valuation of lots. [signed] John C. McLaurin, Tryam McFarland and D. McLaurin Estate Records - CR 082.508.20