This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ehwilson65 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3182.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I appreciate your reply, however I have not seen a connection to our families. Thanks, Ernest Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EmaluSimpson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3199.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I identified Sophia (Smith) Murray from a Dorchester County land record which lists numerous tracts of land which descended to her as an heir of her deceased brother, Thomas Smith (9HD 470, Aug 15, 1796). In the deed, John Murray, Physician and Sophia, his wife of Dorchester County sold to Josiah Bayley the tracts, Smithfield Composition, Whites Friendship, Salsbury Plain, Smiths Meadow, Smiths Discovery, Ox Pasture, Billings Chance, Hoopers Fortune, Point Good Hope, Smithfield and Cow Pasture. The same tracts of land were sold three years earlier by Charles Hodson and Anne, his wife to Josiah Bayley. The transaction is recorded in Dorchester Land Records (6HD 274, Oct 21, 1793). According to the deed Anne was another sister of Thomas Smith. In his will of March 10 and proved April 24, 1775 (Prerogative Court of MD Wills, Liber 40, f-540), Thomas Smith mentions his wife Sophia. His personal estate was to be divided after the wife's third between son, Thomas, Ann, Sophia and an unborn child. He also mentions his sister Ann Ennalls and her husband, Henry Ennalls, and his wife's brother, Joseph Griffith. Their dwelling was located on the tract Billings Chance. Smithfield, Salisbury Plain and Smithfield Composition are mentioned in the will. So Sophia was born before 1775. She married John Murray circa 1795 in Dorchester County. He is probably the son of Cambridge physician, Harry (Henry?) Murray and a brother of William Vans Murray, the well-known politian, diplomat and author from Dorchester County. I do not know if John and Sophia Murray had any children. John was also a physician and the couple seems to have lived in the City of Cambridge. John Hodson was an early settler in Dorchester County in the vicinity of Cambridge. There were four consequtive generations of men named John Hodson. Thus, John Hodson, Secundus (the second). I have sometimes seen the name written Hudson, but I am not clear that they are the same Hudson family as in Sussex County. John Hodson, II was a partner with John and James Cannon in the Wooden Mines, a tract bought on speculation for the mining of iron ore. They may have also been partners in other commercial ventures such as mill operations. Elijah Cannon, son of James married his cousin, the daughter of John Cannon and a sister to John Cannon's daughers who married George and Curtis Smith. There are Orphans Court records in Sussex County dealing with land tracts, Maiden Forrest and Constantinople inhertied by the Hodson sisters from their deceased brother, Constantine Hodson and contested by the Cannon cousins. These records list the Hodson sisters and their children. (Vol D,! p. 92, 318, 319, Vol E p 22, 23, 26). I am also interested in the descendants of George and Curtis Smith and have done a little research on them. Their sister, Lydia, married John Handy. I think that is the part which caused you to inquire? My interest comes from my research on the Cannon family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marjeadams Surnames: Murray, Smith, Cannon, Hudson, Hodson, Langram Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3199.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe the families you have identified are the same ones that I am looking at. George Smith d1793 DE, Sussex probate has wife Sophia, and among others son Cannon and son Langram(probably the maiden name of Alice). John Cannon Sr. d1788 DE, Sussex probate has wife Sarah (probably your Hodson) and among others son Hudson Cannon. Hudson is a surname appearing frequently in Sussex. What is the Secundus? John Hodson as in Jr?? So did you have this Sophia Smith marrying a John MURRY and do you know ANYthing about him? What is b date of the Sophia Smith whom he married? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: emc777 Surnames: AFRICAN AMERICAN MOORE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3182.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I am seeking information on African American Moore Families. My Moore family lived in isle of Wright,Va and Surry,Va. I understood they travel from Delaware to Va. a lot as they had land in Va. Any help you can give me! Please email me.Some names were Jesse,Robert,Sarah,George, Sam and etc. Thanks, God Bless Exhale11@AOL.COM Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EmaluSimpson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3199.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I can't help with the Murray question, but Sophia Smith was the daughter of Thomas Smith (d. 1775) and Sophia(Griffith?). Thomas Smith was the son of William Smith (d. 1752) and Sophia Hodson (daughter of John Hodson Secundus) all of Dorchester County, Maryland. Sophia Hodson's sister, Sarah, was married to John Cannon. They had seven children. Two of their daughters married the sons of George Smith and his wife, Alice (Langrall?). Curtis Smith married Susanna Cannon and his brother, George Smith married Sophia Cannon. I forget at the moment which of these couples were the parents of Cannon Smith. So Sophia (Smith) Murray and Cannon Smith were cousins, heirs of John Hodson Secundus. I'm not sure if George Smith (d.1793)in Sussex County, Delaware, is related to the same Smith family as Sophia Murray. She seems to be a descendant of William Smith who purchased the tract Smithfield in 1688 from Charles and Ann Hutchins. Sophia Murray is also a descendant of Thomas Smit! h of Great Choptank Parish, Dorchester County, MD, who d. 1747. I believe he was the same Thomas Smith who married Dorothy Stevens, daughter of John Stevens. Hope this helps. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JeanOSchroeder Surnames: Thoroughgood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3198.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your response. I believe it was more likely that my Paul Thoroughgood, who was born 5 Feb 1760, was a brother to your Miller Thoroughgood. Another researcher sent me the will, dated 11/21/1778, of a Paul Thoroughgood who names both a Miller and Paul as his sons. Miller was probably his eldest son as he is mentioned first in the will. Thanks again and happy hunting, Jean Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: VernonHelmke Surnames: Simonton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/310.499.508.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There were 2 Adam Simontons in Iredell Co NC at the same time. The Adam Simonton, 29 January 1744, was the son of Robert Simonton and wife Margaret __. This Adam Simonton, by 1789 had land in GA. The other Adam Simonton was not the son of Robert Simonton. He went from NC to Ohio. He married ____ Cooper. Faye Simonton Bryan's DAR papers are now in despute at NSDAR, she descends from the Adam Simonton who went to GA. I am Jackie Helmke, and Faye went into the DAR on the information on my papers. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Jones1025 Surnames: Thoroughgood, Willey, Griffith, Murphey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3198.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a Paul Thoroughgood who is the son of Miller Thoroughgood and Eleanor Willey. Eleanor is the daughter of Solomon Willey Miller is the son of Paul and Elizabeth [mnuk]Thoroughgood of Sussex De. see below Page 324. Thoroughgood, Miller. Will made: 5 March 1824. Proved: 27 April 1824. Wife Eleanore, 1/3 part personal estate, also 1/3 part of the home plantation and 1/3 part of timberland. Son Paul Thoroughgood, the plantation, whereon I now live. Two daughters, Sally Thoroughgood and Nancy Thoroughgood, all the lands I bought of Margery Willey and Phillip Short and wife, and so much of the survey made by John Willey and myself as belongs to me and such other lands as I may possess at the time of my death. To my daughter Sally Thoroughgood -$60. To daughter, Nancy Thoroughgood -$60. My personal estate to be equally divided between my 3 children Paul, Sally and Nancy Thoroughgood. Negro boy Daniel shall be free at age 28. EX: wife Eleanore and Paul Thoroughgood. Wit: Ed Dingle, Jr., Ann Houston, John Willey. Since my interest is the Willeys that is all I have on Paul Hope this helps Carol Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marjeadams Surnames: Murray, Smith, Handy, Cannon Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3199/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have any info on these 2? Could Sophia Smith be nee Cannon, widow of George Smith d1793[DE probate]. Could they be the parents of John H. Murray? I'm chasing wild geese looking for parents of John H. Murray b1801 [tombstone Joe Long Cemetery, Selbyville] m Lettie Murray[of Severn Murray]. Family tradition has him from Whaleyville area with H= Handy. In 1860 he was in Frankford with children Lovey, Severn "Handy", Emeline B., Mary "Elizabeth", Ann Mariah , Lettie "Ellen" and Curtis "William". Based on the names of his children I theorize he was connected to the Smiths, Cannons and Handys of western Sussex. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JeanOSchroeder Surnames: Thoroughgood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3198/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for anyone researching the Thoroughgood family from Sussex Co., DE. According to the headstone of Paul Thoroughgood he was born in Sussex Co., Deleware on 5 Feb 1760. He died 10 Oct 1835 and is buried in Tyrrell Co., NC. Does anyone know who his parents were or anything about his ancestors. Is this line of Thoroughgood's related to those that were in Norfolk Co., and Prncess Anne Co., VA that descended from Adam Thoroughgood b. ca. 1603 in Grimston, Norfolk, England and died ca. 1640 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA. Any help . . . anyone. Thanks, Jean Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cindy260 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/606.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe he was born about 1792. Cindy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ehwilson65 Surnames: Steele Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3197/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Lemuel Steel, b.ca.1866 d.1946. Buried at Harbeson cemetery. Lemuel married Mary E. (unk. maiden) I am trying to determine if Mary's maiden was Moore, dau. of Samuel T. Moore. I will appreciate any help. Thank you, Ernest Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cjrickards Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/606.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you know about when he was born? I have a William Timmons born about 1837? Any connection? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cjrickards Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/130.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John Henry Timmons b. 1849 married Anna Lettie Sockrider b. 1862. I know there are some more Shockley's further down the line. Not sure where. Please feel free to contact me. cjrickards@mchsi.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have not researched the Morris line but I have read that he was a Quaker and I have seen the name in quite a few wills/probates, usually as testator or appraiser. Following is one in a line I am researching. This Isaac MAY have been the father of your Isaac. David Murray 15 September 1745w. 25 June 1746p. To daughter Esther Murray, livestock. To son William Murray, the lot in town, # 29 on the west side of Court house, which I purchased of John Martin, to be inherited after his mothers death. Isaac Morris to have my son till he is 21 years of age. Son Nathaniel Hopkins Murray, 60 square feet of land in Snow Hill Town, lot #16. Son Samuel to be bound to apprentice as soon a capable of labor. Son Samuel, livestock to be given at age 21 years. Land purchased of Mathias Nicholson, in Indian Town to be sold to pay debts. Wife (not named) EX. Wit; Henry Lowe, John Scarborough, Elizabeth Stevenson. Also see Ocean City LifeSaving Museum site for some history, as well as will abstracts, on the Morris family and mention of "Isaac"--search wills, Murray, then search(edit) page for Isaac Morris.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marjeadams Surnames: Hill Murray, Morris Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3195.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Mike, Can you spell out how you think Laban Hill fits in with the Murrays and Morrises? thanks, Marj Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MikeAdkins99 Surnames: Murray Hill Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3195.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: try this ........ HILL, Laben, Sr. F. 167 Written 20 Dec 1815 Probated 13 Feb 1816 to Rachel Murrow, daughter of William Murrow to wife Sally, executrix, property she brought with her from Caroline to grandson James Ayres (son of Isaac), land where I live to granddaughters Mary Ayres (daughter of Isaac) & Elizabeth Pitts (daughter of William to 5 children William, Laban & John Hill, Sally Pitts & Elizabeth Lofty witnesses; Walton Purnell, John Jones, John Farrall Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Not really sure without looking at the original will, Laban Hill's will mentions Wm Murray's dau, Rachel, and Wm Murray names a son Laban H, which further indicates the H could stand for Hill. If the researcher is looking for Rachel Murray Morris, it gives the researcher another clue. Laban Hill is very possibly a family member or very close friend of Wm Murray, or at least his dau, Rachel, who marrys a Morris. Mike

Looking for a Morris family Isaac Morris born 1766 in DE... believe Sussex Co. left after Rev. to NC died in TN. There must be a record somewhere of a Morris family that moved South after the Rev. Does anyone have any info on a family that might be connected. Patricia ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DavidWilsonUSPL Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3195.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi. I'm in no way related to you (that I'm aware of), but just wanted to let you know that you should contact or visit the DE State Archives (which is located in the state capitol of Dover) for any wills / probate records, as that's where they're now all housed. You can find the Archive's site and ordering information online. All old wills that used to be in county holding were eventually transferred to Dover. Sincerely, Dave Wilson Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.