Hi Mary and all, Mary, I'm glad your latest e-mail ("Today's discussion") included Kay Wood's message, because I didn't receive it. Her salutation sounds as if she sent it to the whole list. Is that your server acting up? I have a couple of thoughts about those baptism records. 1. There are (at least) two opportunities for mechanical errors in them: (a) They were microfilmed as typescript. The person transcribing them could have misread the handwriting. Can we obtain a copy of the original to see the names and dates for ourselves? (b) I could have made errors in copying them from the microfilm or in entering them into the computer. Does anyone know how to get a copy of the original baptismal record? 2. If the name I asked about earlier--Louis HERCHES / HERDES / HARTIS--is in fact a "HARKEY" (and not a HARTIS), isn't it possible that "Louis" is the man's middle name? The Index to the 1800 NC Census (comp. E. P. Bentley, Geneal. Publ. 1977) lists FOUR Martin HARKEYs in Cabarrus Co. "Louis" might be the name used by one Martin HARKEY to distinguish him from the other three Martin HARKEYs in the county. I'm not claiming that that's what happened or that it's even likely, but it's a possibility. 3. Kay Woods has introduced an exciting new wrinkle--that Elizabeth, the wife of John HARKEY (d 1821, oldest son of Martin), had the maiden name of HARTIS. I have never seen a last name for her. I hope Betty Jo Beck, who sent it to Kay, will be able to give the source. That would be a big step forward. It would also help explain the HARTIS in the baptismal records--making Louis a member not of John's family but of his wife Elizabeth's. Alma Roark Johnson [email protected] P.S. Going back to the 1800 NC census--here are all the HARKEY heads of household: Cabarrus Co. (roll 31: Jacob (p 708), Martin (p 708), Martin again (p 708), Martin again (p 709, Martin again (p 712) Mecklenburg Co. (roll 33): HARKEY: 604 John (p 604), John again (p 604) Henry (p 606) arj ====================

I'm back----So we have Conrad as being the father of Johannes? According to the Turk family at least. There was a Conrad Harkey in Virginia who kinda disappeared in 1755---- died???? So I tell myself--- What if this Conrad was the father of Johannes and he came to America.. How did he get here? What ship did he come on.? I looked at Strassburg and Henke until I was blind. Didn't find Conrad. I did find that when Johannes name was signed on the passenger list it was signed " Johannes Jacob Hürche" age 23. In another place it was"Johannes Kenke" Since we know how spelling was messed up let us look at two more names that were on the lydia "Johan Jacob Kecker" age 26 and "Hendrick Kecker " age.19 and Christian Härshy. Now there could have been women and children on the Lydia but they were not named. But at the end of the list it says Persons in all 73 under that is 32 and total of 105. There are names of 73 men. Whether the others were women and children--I don't know. Now to confuse things even more. A woman wrote to me and said that Johannes was really a Hinche and she gave a history of him and it was our Johannes. She said he returned to Germany and got his wife and returned on the ship Chesterfield in 1749-- so again I go blind. The book lists these men as Wirtumbergers. Listed is Johannes Henche and Simon Hendche. and Hanns Jerch Haisch and Jacob Hauch What do I think??? 1. We need more info <G> 2. I think the woman was right about Henche on the Chesterfield being hers and wrong about him being ours. 3. I have copies of those ship lists and would be happy to send them to any of you that want to go blind. I go around and around with this even in my sleep! Mary Russell [email protected]

Hi It's me again----I do have John as the first son of Martin and Catherine Barringer and John married to an Elizabeth. The information I didn't have was John with an middle initial V. and Elizabeth's last name. I hope that We can hear more from Betty Jo Beck. John did also have a son John that we know nothing about. If you want to see earlier Herche go to an LDS FHC and punch up Johannes Herche on their computer. It seems that some people by the last name of Turk- that were living in Texas when they submitted the line had three more generations back from Johannes. They listed Sterbfritz Hessen-nassau -preussen Germany. They say that Johannes Herche's father was Conrad. No wife listed and they give his father and mothers name. They say they originally came from St Galen Switzerland. I will continue this--my server is giving me problems. Mary Russell [email protected] ---------- > From: Gator <[email protected]> > > Hello all, > > I have been reading the many postings that have been sent out today. After > looking in all of my various notes from several Harkey groups I also don't > find a Louis. Could the spelling originally been wrong? > > I did find an Elizabeth Hartis b. 1770 married to John V Harkey Sr. b. > 1765 Mecklenburg NC d. 1821 Mecklenburg NC. This John is listed as the > 1st son of Martin and Catherine Barringer. The information was sent to me > from Betty Jo Beck in Lakeland, FL. as a computer print out and no sources > are listed. > > Betty Jo if you are part of this group please respond. > > With all of the different spellings of the name Harkey before the American > version, I'm wondering if some how there is more than one immigrant into > this country, perhaps even after out 1743 Lydia ship, that are confusing > the issue. Has anyone solved this possibility? Also, do we have proof > to tie our Martin and Johannes into the German Church records? Too bad > they didn't sail out of Hamburg a few years later and get registered! > > Keep up the conservation. I believe we will eventually find a descendent > from Martin and David's brother John. > > Until later, Kay Wood from Martin's son Henry > > Go Gators! > > Steve "GATOR" Wood "The Ball is Shaped to be Thrown" > [email protected] "Pressure is the Best Defense" >

Hello all, I have been reading the many postings that have been sent out today. After looking in all of my various notes from several Harkey groups I also don't find a Louis. Could the spelling originally been wrong? I did find an Elizabeth Hartis b. 1770 married to John V Harkey Sr. b. 1765 Mecklenburg NC d. 1821 Mecklenburg NC. This John is listed as the 1st son of Martin and Catherine Barringer. The information was sent to me from Betty Jo Beck in Lakeland, FL. as a computer print out and no sources are listed. Betty Jo if you are part of this group please respond. With all of the different spellings of the name Harkey before the American version, I'm wondering if some how there is more than one immigrant into this country, perhaps even after out 1743 Lydia ship, that are confusing the issue. Has anyone solved this possibility? Also, do we have proof to tie our Martin and Johannes into the German Church records? Too bad they didn't sail out of Hamburg a few years later and get registered! Keep up the conservation. I believe we will eventually find a descendent from Martin and David's brother John. Until later, Kay Wood from Martin's son Henry Go Gators! Steve "GATOR" Wood "The Ball is Shaped to be Thrown" [email protected] "Pressure is the Best Defense"

Alma and All. We still have lots to sort out on the early Harkeys. Even on those baptismal records the name Herche is spelled several ways. Herche--Herch-Herger As for the p. 93 record of Martin, b 27 Feb 1797, s/o Louis Herches, wife Elizabeth. Sponsor: John Herche. Daniel b 13 Nov. 1797, s/o John Herche and Elizabeth sponsors" Louis Herdes(Hartis) wife Elizabeth. I find one Daniel born in 1852 one in 1824 one in 1819 one 1797 I don't see a Martin born in 1797 Therefore this old lady assumes that I do not have Louis Herches or his wife Elizabeth. At least not in the Martin line, I also do not see it in the David line. Now Martin Harkey and Catherine Barringer did have a daughter Elizabeth. I have her married to John Shoe. Could she have had a first marriage to Louis ??? What we ae going to have to do is look for that elusive brother JOHN son of Johannes Herche. Any Ideas. ??Mary Russell [email protected]

Dear Harkeys, Thanks, Mary, for listing John HARKEY's (d 1821) children. It gives me a chance to (1) correct the birth date I gave for Daniel David in the descendancy chart I posted June 27 and (2) add his baptism date. Daniel David HARKEY b 13 Nov 1797 (not 25 Mar 1797) Mecklenburg NC, bap 1 Apr 1798 Crooked Creek, Mecklenburg NC, d 25 Jun 1858 Dunklin MO; m (18 Dec 1822 Wilkes GA) Mary Ann ("Betty") BANKSTON (dau Hiram Bankston and Susannah Slayden), b 25 Sep 1801 Wilkes GA, d 7 Mar 1879 Dunklin MO. Children: Samuel Jones, William M., Daniel D., Wilburn David, Hiram W., Newsom, Newton O., Francis M., Jasper H. Alma Roark Johnson

Dear Harkeys, Below are the baptismal records of HARKEY from St. Johns Church in Concord, NC, copied from an LDS microfilm. Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus Co., which was formed from Mecklenburg Co. in 1792. My 3gr-grandfather, Daniel David HARKEY, is on page 93. Question: Who is LOUIS HERCHES / HERDES / HARTIS, with wife ELIZABETH and son MARTIN b 27 Feb 1797. Is he a brother of John Harkey (Daniel's father), or could he be the father of John's wife Elizabeth? ========== LDS microfilm 0313879 (read by Alma Johnson) Baptismal Records, St. Johns Church, Concord NC (on Buffalo Creek), vol 1: 1797-1820, pp. 82-98. The record is a typed transcription. (p. 87) ELIZABETH, b 15 Aug 1799, bap 29 Sep 1799, d/o MARTIN HERCHE JR., wife Christine (d/o Wm & Catharine MENSINGER) (p. 88) SARAH, b 15 Aug 1799, bap 29 Sep 1799, d/o MARTIN HERCH JR, wife Christina. Sponsors: MARTIN HERCHE SR, wife Catharine. [Note: Elizabeth and Sarah were twins.] (p. 87) JOHN, b 23 May 1799, bap 4 Aug 1799, s/o John SCHUH and Elizabeth (HERGER). Sponsors: MARTIN HERCHE SR, wife Catharine. (P. 88) SARAH, b 31 Aug 1799, bap 27 Oct 1799, d/o JACOB HERCHE, wife Catharine. Sponsors: Philip DUERRE, wife Catharine. (p. 93) at Crooked Creek MARTIN, b 27 Feb 1797, s/o LOUIS HERCHES, wife ELIZABETH. Sponsor: JOHN HERCHE. (p. 93) at Crooked Creek DANIEL, b. 13 Nov 1797, bap 1 Apr 1798, s/o JOHN HERCHE and wife ELIZABETH. Sponsors: Louis HERDES (HARTIS), wife Elizabeth. MARY, b 17 Mar 1798, d/o HENRY HERCHE, wife Mary. Sponsors: parents

Cousins---I have heard that if one thinks they are senile it isn't so. So I'm not really. Mary L. has gently reminded me that Murat Otho Meulas Harkey born September 25 1865 IS indeed in my database. Murat was the son of Jacob Harkey and Nancy Amanda Adney Jacob born Jan 23 1839 and Nancy born March 19, 1837 Jacob was the son of Levi Harkey (My own Great Grandpa!) born Nov 10, 1801 and Julia Ann Lipe born Sep. 22, 1809 Levi was the son of Jacob Harkey born Nov 28, 1768 and Catherine Teter b sep 29, 1774 Jacob was the son of Martin Harkey b. 1746 and Catherine Barringer born 1744. Martin was the son of Johannes Herche/Harkey b. 1716 Sterbfritz Germany? I am happy I got reminded of this. I would hate to write to the man and tell him I didn't know his relative, and we can get more information. Is there anyone on this list who has Not placed their ancestor in this group of Harkeys?? Johannes and sons Martin--David and John. Did you know that the early Harkey family owned slaves. Where are our black Harkeys? Do any of you have known Native American Blood? Mary Russell [email protected]

Mary suggested I post this on the Harkey list so everyone could see them. They are not my line but I found them in a book called Mecklenbug County MArriages: 9 Dec 1813 - Peter Harkey to Peggy Drew 17 Jan 1837 - MAtthias Harkey to Elizabeth Starnes 19 Dec 1826 - Joshua Harkey to Trisse Hooks 25 Jan 1859 - Solomon Harkey to Caroline Knowles 13 Dec 1859 - Clarinda Harkey to William Rice 31 May 1831 - Elizabeth Harkey to Cyrus Black 11 Sep 1851 - Elizabeth Harkey to Morrsion Hargett 28 nov 1866 - Thomas M HArkey to M.A. Adams 1 Mar 1866 - Jacob Harkey to Mary Spoiller 7 Jul 1862 - Joshua Harkey to Sarah A Harget 12 Oct 1865 - PC Hakrey to Sarah R Gingles 25 Feb 1856 - David Harkey to Cecelia Flow 1 Aug 1822 - John Harkey to Sarah Baker 10 nov 1822 - William F Harkey to AL Orr 11 Aug 1818 - David Harkey to Margaret Thompson 18 Dec 1840 - Josiah Harkey to Rebecca E Robinson Hope it helps someone. Terri

I am stumped--- A Harkey has asked me about his ancestor MURAT HARKEY Have any of you ever heard of Murat? Mary Russell [email protected]

Sandra, Martin Harkey born 1744 had two brothers a John and a David. We have descendants of David on this list . No one so far has any information on this John who was born in 1746. This is too early for your John Sr. but might be a grandpa to yours. Also David who was a loyalist during the Rev. war had a son George Martin Harkey b 1771 who had sons David Robert b 1797--- JOHN b. 1800 --- Isaac Mathias b. 1802 and James b 1805. Maybe this John is yours and someone has the dates wrong. David's line lived in Mechlenburg Co,. His wife Mary returned there to live after David's death. ANYONE -- Please -feel free to correct any of my information ---- Mary Russell [email protected] ---------- > From: [email protected] > > Many of the sources that I have found have a son John Harkey Jr. This may be > true but my direct line comes from a John Harkey Sr. ( note Sr.) who was born > in 1796 and died in 1883 in Mecklenburg Co NC. He married Sarah Baker and > she had all his children and she died in 1844 at which time a few months > later he married a Hannah Baker. I know this because I have the marriage > bonds. John Harkey Sr. had John Fulwood Harkey and Elizabeth Matilda who > were twins in 1831. He also had Ambrose born in 1825, and Clark Washington > born in 1829. I know this is a documented fact because I have the family > Bible that starts with John Harkey Sr and Sarah . Also I have the marriage > licenses and will of John Harkey Sr. John Sr was my grgrgr grandfather. I > know where they are buried and as a matter of interest, a cousin and I are > adding a footstone to John Fulwood and Drucilla Jane because the toombstones > are knocked over and are becoming unreadable. Rather that move the pieces of > these we chose not to bother them but to add footsones with the information. > John Sr. is also buried next to John Fullwood. > My problem with my line is that I cannot figure out who the father of John > Sr. is. It cannot be John like you have it . I am thinking it may be Henry > Harkey, but I have no idea. Old Martin and Catherine deeded land to Henry > and John, so since I believe that my grgrgr grandfather is not a son of John > and Elizabeth I have only Henry left . It is very confusing to me. Any > help will be appreciated. I live around a lot of Harkeys here in Union Co. > but good family records have not been kept. I guess I have the oldest > record in the form of the family bible. > Sandra Secrest Glenn > > > > > > > > Susannah who was born 1815 and died 1820 in Mecklenburg Co NC >

Dear Bill and all: Thanks for your note! I cannot really add anything to the discussion. I descend from DANIEL DAVID HARKEY of Dunklin Co., MO and I have all of our family recorded up to him. He married Mary Ann Bankston (daughter of Hiram and Susannah Slayton Bankston of Wilkes Co., GA). He is buried with several other Harkey family members in Dunklin Co. I only learned of his family last year. I had not gotten that far. Most of my family were in Dunklin Co. and since that was where we were from, made that part of my research easy. I am watching all of your posts with great interest, learning lots about our Harkeys. Thanks for including me! P.S. We had judges and lawmen and politicians in our group as well as farmers, ministers, etc. Teresa Hardin Jones

Dear Mary, In reply to your question about John Harkey's children: Martin Luther who married Catherine Condor. They moved to Georgia and then Texas. He was born around 1789 in Mecklenburg Co. and died 1865 in Texas. Peter who married Margaret Drew. He was born in 1792 in Mecklenburg Co. NC and died in 1869 in Mecklenburg Co. NC Daniel David who married Mary Benkston. He was born in Mecklenburg Co. NC in 1797 and died in 1858. My record says he went to Georgia. I will add to my record that he died in Missouri. Solomon who married Linney B. He was born in 1801 in Mecklenburg Co NC and died 1887 in Mecklenburg Co. NC. I know this is true because I know where he and his wife are buried at Morningstar Luthern Church and I have seen the graves. Joshua who married Trissee Hooks. He was born in 1805 in Mecklenburg Co NC and died in ? He was listed as a member of Morningstar in 1830, Mecklenburg Co. NC Mathias who married Elizabeth Starnes. He was born in 1813 in Mecklenburg Co. NC and died in 1850. I believe he is also buried at Morningstar, Mecklenburg Co. NC Susannah who was born 1815 and died 1820 in Mecklenburg Co. NC Many of the sources that I have found have a son John Harkey Jr. This may be true but my direct line comes from a John Harkey Sr. ( note Sr.) who was born in 1796 and died in 1883 in Mecklenburg Co NC. He married Sarah Baker and she had all his children and she died in 1844 at which time a few months later he married a Hannah Baker. I know this because I have the marriage bonds. John Harkey Sr. had John Fulwood Harkey and Elizabeth Matilda who were twins in 1831. He also had Ambrose born in 1825, and Clark Washington born in 1829. I know this is a documented fact because I have the family Bible that starts with John Harkey Sr and Sarah . Also I have the marriage licenses and will of John Harkey Sr. John Sr was my grgrgr grandfather. I know where they are buried and as a matter of interest, a cousin and I are adding a footstone to John Fulwood and Drucilla Jane because the toombstones are knocked over and are becoming unreadable. Rather that move the pieces of these we chose not to bother them but to add footsones with the information. John Sr. is also buried next to John Fullwood. My problem with my line is that I cannot figure out who the father of John Sr. is. It cannot be John like you have it . I am thinking it may be Henry Harkey, but I have no idea. Old Martin and Catherine deeded land to Henry and John, so since I believe that my grgrgr grandfather is not a son of John and Elizabeth I have only Henry left . It is very confusing to me. Any help will be appreciated. I live around a lot of Harkeys here in Union Co. but good family records have not been kept. I guess I have the oldest record in the form of the family bible. Sandra Secrest Glenn Susannah who was born 1815 and died 1820 in Mecklenburg Co NC

Hi Bill, Please see if you think I have this right. I think this is from O. B. Harkey's book. William Pinckney Harkey was born Feb 1832 in Madison Co. Illinois on May 4, 1854 he married Clarinda Tennis daughter of John Tennis . She was born Nov 26 1835.in Montgomery Illinois. In 1854 They moved to California and arrived July 31, 1854 in Marysville .They were married in St. Joseph Missouri He was in the Teaming /freighting business to the mines. In 1860 settled in Yuba City and 1867 owned a farm in Sutter Co. 1884 a farm in Butte Co. In 1874 had home in Yuba City. In 1873 elected sheriff of Sutter Co. Ca served 10 years 10 months and was re-elected and served another 16 years and 10 months. Their children were--------------- 1. William Solomon Harkey June 14, 1862 married Mamie T. Deane and had Clare I and Wm. Pinckney 2. a child born March 23, 1855 3. a child born March 23? 1857 4. Ida Virginia born Feb 24 1858 married H. G. Pierson and W. H. Campbell had daughter---- Idylene 5. Hattie M. born Dec 24. 1859 6. Lincoln born March 4. 1865. Bill, since the first time I heard about this man I have been facinated by yet another Harkey Lawman. It does seem to run in the family. I would be honored to have a photograph of him as would several others on this list. I am getting quite a collection of our Harkey ancestors and their families. Does such a photograph exist.?? Did he keep any diarys or write any letters describing his life? Those were wild and wooly days and he must have been quite a man. Hoping to hear more from you and welcome to the List. Mary Russell [email protected]

I have papers from several sources with minor differences on them and would like to get things right. John Harkey son of Martin Harkey and Catherine Barringer left a will in Feb 1821 in Mecklenburg Co. N.C. He left his things to his daughter Susannah his wife Elizabeth , his granddaughter Susannah Caroline some unnamed children and sons Martin and Solomon as executors . I have John Harkey born 1765 and died 1821 He married Elizabeth ???? Their children were (FROM SOURCE #1) 1. Martin Luther feb. 13, 1789 Mecklenburg Co. NC married Catherine Conder/Condor and died 1865 in Upshur Co. Tx. 2. Susannah Harkey vorn 1790 3. Peter Harkey 1792 married Peggy Drew in 1813 and died Mechlenburg Co. NC in 1869 4. and 5-- two daughters one in 1792 and next in 1793 6. John Harkey born 1796 died 1883 7 Daniel David Harkey born Nov 13, 1797 Mecklenburg Co. NC married Dec 17, 1822 to Mary Ann Bankston in Wilkes Co. Ga. and died in 1858 in Dunklin Co.Missouri. 8. Solomon Harkey born 1800 married Sophia Cress and died in 1887 9. Joshua Harkey born 1802 married Trisse Hooks Dec 19,1826 10. Mathias Harkey born after 1802 married Elizabeth Starnes. (THEIR CHILDREN FROM SOURCE #2.) PLEASE WHICH IS RIGHT???? 1. Peter Harkey married 1813 Peggy Drew died 1869 2. Joshua Harkey 1826 Tesse Hooks and had two girls. 3. Martin Luther born 1789 died 1865 married Catherine Condor 4. Solomon born 1791 married Sophia Cress mar 31, 1831 died 1887 5. John Harkey born 1796 married Jan 11, 1811 Sarah Walcher 6. Daniel David born nov 13, 1797 died 1855 married Mary Bankston. Mary Russell [email protected]

I'm Bill Harkey, descendent of Martin der junger, through his son Solomon. Got your address from Clifton Harkey in South Carolina. Be glad to share what I have on my branch if you wish. E-mail is [email protected] Address is William H. Harkey 6457 Honey Tree Ct. Burke, Va. 22015-3914 Appreciate any information you can provide. Bill

To Mary and all... Well, I have been crazy trying to catch up...the picture is Isreal Matthias Harkey...called "Grandsir"...apparently a very respected man in his time...I saw this picture out at Jimmie's place...it was great. The young man who took the picture was a really pleasant person. He is out of Abilene area right now. Jarvis helped with getting the reflections off of the glass so that Steve could shot the picture. We were in the house, near a window, away from a window, in the hallway and finally the guys took the glass off and got this wonderful shot...by the way, it is Isreal Matthias, Sr. Got to run, on my way to church..Love to all, Laura

[email protected] wrote: > > Subject: > > HARKEY-D Digest Volume 97 : Issue 11 > > Today's Topics: > #1 Re: HARKEY-D Digest V97 #10 [Lester Harris <[email protected]] > #2 Misc. Harkey Info. ["Mary Russell" <[email protected]] > #3 (no subject) [Laura Branton <[email protected]] > > ______________________________ > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Re: HARKEY-D Digest V97 #10 > Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 20:35:01 -0700 > From: Lester Harris <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > > [email protected] wrote: > > > > Subject: > > > > HARKEY-D Digest Volume 97 : Issue 10 > > > > Today's Topics: > > #1 Just nattering [Laura Branton <[email protected]] > > #2 Harkey Information ["Mary Russell" <[email protected]] > > > > ______________________________ > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Subject: Just nattering > > Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 23:52:43 -0600 > > From: Laura Branton <[email protected]> > > To: [email protected] > > > > Well, hello to everyone. I am just sending a quick message as I am > > preparing to go to San Saba for the Harkey/Taylor Reunion being held > > this weekend. I am very excited about the chance to meet some of our > > families in the area. > > > > While I am on line, I just want to say that if anyone is in the Tucson > > area at any time, please give me a call, stop by and just know you are > > always welcome. I have found so much family I didn't know I had, I am > > anxious to meet you all! > > > > I will get a note off when I return and let everyone know what I have > > learned about our family. I have had a great time through the net and I > > think that without it, there must be agonizing hours spent looking for > > something that someone else already has!! > > > > I will gladly share any information I have at this time...my GEDCOM has > > about 1950+ names and I will gladly share a copy with anyone who sends > > their address to me...I have found there are problems sending it through > > the email..I was told it is too large and so sometimes it gets > > distorted..alas, we do need snail mail at times...I would love a GEDCOM > > from anyone who wants to share.. > > > > Laura Branton > > 4032 South Grand Palm Drive > > Tucson, Arizona 85730 > > 1-520-790-7639 > > > > By the way, for those of you I haven't already communicated with, my > > Harkey connection is through William J. Brigham who married Martha Jane > > Harkey (from the Isaac Matthias lineage)...their daughter Katie Alice > > Brigham married James Allen Haynes...their daughter Mattie Ethel Haynes > > married Buford Baxter Branton...their son James Buford Branton married > > Lois Virginia Tucker...my parents. > > > > Hope all is well with everyone and I will talk to you all after Tuesday. > > Be sure to send addresses if you want a GEDCOM...Laura > > > > ______________________________ > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Subject: Harkey Information > > Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 21:13:38 -0500 > > From: "Mary Russell" <[email protected]> > > To: "HARKEY-L" <[email protected]> > > > > I have been collecting this Harkey information like a sponge for several > > years. I have notebooks full of misc. info. I am going to post it to the > > list occasionally Maybe some of you can get something about your Harkey. > > 1850 Census Cabarrus Co. North Carolina > > Page 461 Jesse Harkey age 28 Farmer b. Cabarrus Co. N.C. value real. $400 > > Dosey Harkey age 23 > > Julias F. H. age 4 > > Page 431 Christina Harkey age 57 b. N.C. can't read or write > > listed with Wm. J. McDaniel family born 1797 same as Christianah Harky on > > 1830 census. > > Page 433 John W. Harkey age 25 Tailor born in N. C. > > listed with Lenz family > > Mary Russell [email protected] > > unsubscribe, [email protected] > > ______________________________ > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Misc. Harkey Info. > Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 15:21:51 -0500 > From: "Mary Russell" <[email protected]> > To: "HARKEY-L" <[email protected]> > > Will of GEORGE HARKEY > July 1st. 1821 > Know all men by these presents that I, George Harkey of the County of > Montgomery and state of North Carolina do make this last will and > testament, viz.: > I bequeath my soul to God and my body to be buried in a decent Christian > like manner. I give and bequeath unto my dear beloved wife , Mary Harkey, > all my estate after paying all my just demands until death or so long as > she keeps my name after death or marriage. I want my land equally divided > among all my boys and the rest of my property to be equally divided among > all my girls. > I appoint for my lawful executors my dear beloved wife, Mary Harkey, > William Petre and Jacob Teter. > Where unto me have set my hand and seal the day and year above written. > test. > his his > John X Barba George X Harkey > mark mark > > Wm S. Jones > Probated Oct. Sess. 1828 > Cabarrus Co. North Carolina > > This GEORGE was son of DAVID Harkey who was the Loyalist.during the Rev. > war. > George was born in 1771 Mary was born 1775 > Their children were > 1. David Robert Harkey b 1797 married Elizabeth Sarah Shinn > 2. Isaac Mathias Harkey b 1802 married Pennie Fennie Katie Mariah Shinn > 3. James Harkey b 1805 > 4. John Harkey b 1800 > > Several members of this list are descendants of this line. Much more > information is available. > > Mary Russell [email protected] > > ______________________________ > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: (no subject) > Date: Wed, 30 Jul 1997 21:03:50 -0600 > From: Laura Branton <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > > Well, everyone, I made it to the reunion and I can't tell you how > terrific it was. Our Harkey/Taylor lineage are a fine group of people > who have history at every corner!! I learned a lot of things while I > was there, took a lot of pictures of headstones, homes and real live > individuals!!! > > A new book is being released called "Surviving on the Texas Frontier" by > Sarah Harkey Hall...It is great...she was one of the original 13 > children left to Joe Harkey to raise when his parents died...Another > book, "Mean As Hell" by Dee Harkey is written by Sarah's > brother...another book of interest is "Old Timers of Wallace > Creek"...all stuff about the Harkey families. > > There were around 100 folks that attended. On Sturday night there was > the best Catfish fry...hush puppies, fried onions and french fries, > too. Then on Sunday we met in the Community Center for a wonderful > feast. They hold an auction of crafts and stuff to help pay for the > community center, food and such...the oldest peerson attending is 87 > years old and we had a wee one about 3 weeks old...5 new children born > since last year...Riley Harkey passed away the week prior to the > reunion. > > I obtained a family album/lineage from Barbara Harkey/Horn that she and > Gladys had put together last year...lots of pictures!! I also borrowed > a copy of the lineage book that O.B. Harkey put together...as I get > through these things I will share!! > > Well, I missed everyone on the net...I told the computer and net users > about this connection and hopefully we will hear from lots of new kin > folks...can't tell you how much fun I had!!! Talk to everyone soon and > hope all is great for everyone!! Laura Wish I belonged to the Harkey clan. You sound like a nice group of people. But I don't and must unsubscribe. Les Harris

Well, everyone, I made it to the reunion and I can't tell you how terrific it was. Our Harkey/Taylor lineage are a fine group of people who have history at every corner!! I learned a lot of things while I was there, took a lot of pictures of headstones, homes and real live individuals!!! A new book is being released called "Surviving on the Texas Frontier" by Sarah Harkey Hall...It is great...she was one of the original 13 children left to Joe Harkey to raise when his parents died...Another book, "Mean As Hell" by Dee Harkey is written by Sarah's brother...another book of interest is "Old Timers of Wallace Creek"...all stuff about the Harkey families. There were around 100 folks that attended. On Sturday night there was the best Catfish fry...hush puppies, fried onions and french fries, too. Then on Sunday we met in the Community Center for a wonderful feast. They hold an auction of crafts and stuff to help pay for the community center, food and such...the oldest peerson attending is 87 years old and we had a wee one about 3 weeks old...5 new children born since last year...Riley Harkey passed away the week prior to the reunion. I obtained a family album/lineage from Barbara Harkey/Horn that she and Gladys had put together last year...lots of pictures!! I also borrowed a copy of the lineage book that O.B. Harkey put together...as I get through these things I will share!! Well, I missed everyone on the net...I told the computer and net users about this connection and hopefully we will hear from lots of new kin folks...can't tell you how much fun I had!!! Talk to everyone soon and hope all is great for everyone!! Laura

Will of GEORGE HARKEY July 1st. 1821 Know all men by these presents that I, George Harkey of the County of Montgomery and state of North Carolina do make this last will and testament, viz.: I bequeath my soul to God and my body to be buried in a decent Christian like manner. I give and bequeath unto my dear beloved wife , Mary Harkey, all my estate after paying all my just demands until death or so long as she keeps my name after death or marriage. I want my land equally divided among all my boys and the rest of my property to be equally divided among all my girls. I appoint for my lawful executors my dear beloved wife, Mary Harkey, William Petre and Jacob Teter. Where unto me have set my hand and seal the day and year above written. test. his his John X Barba George X Harkey mark mark Wm S. Jones Probated Oct. Sess. 1828 Cabarrus Co. North Carolina This GEORGE was son of DAVID Harkey who was the Loyalist.during the Rev. war. George was born in 1771 Mary was born 1775 Their children were 1. David Robert Harkey b 1797 married Elizabeth Sarah Shinn 2. Isaac Mathias Harkey b 1802 married Pennie Fennie Katie Mariah Shinn 3. James Harkey b 1805 4. John Harkey b 1800 Several members of this list are descendants of this line. Much more information is available. Mary Russell [email protected]