Hello Friends and Family I hope that each of you are well. I just wanted to let you know that I have not forgotten you. I have had many things on my agenda for the past 6 weeks and have had to let quite a bit of my mail go unanswered. I have been asked by many people for more information on the CMT and TN since my post about these conditions in September. These conditions are evident in other family groups, but the physician that I am working with has isolated a new gene that has never before been found in any research group in any of these disorders. This gene is evident in the three families that he has been studying for over a year now and also in 3 families who live in Oregon. My husband's grandfather was in a wheelchair with CMT when I first met him in 1965. His younger brother has it very badly [he just had to retire on disability]. There are many cousins that have definitely been identified as having one or both conditions, with one being only nine years of age. So far I have had responses from people far and wide and have found that it is very evident in not only the descendants of the Messer Family who settled in Haywood County, NC, but the Messer Family who settled in Hawkins County, TN and two other family lines that are linked to the mountains of NC. The NC and TN families most likely have a common link, as there were two Christian Messers and one is at least 10 years older than the other. They both were in the same proximities in eastern NC in 1771. I have long thought that they might be cousins or uncle / nephew. I have my Christian's father, but know nothing about his lineage. I often wonder if both families were "hatched" somewhere. Here are some links where you can read about the inherited medical conditions that I am helping the neurologist with. CMT http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/charcot_doc.htm http://www.charcot-marie-tooth.org/ http://search.iwon.com/commerce/directory.jsp?categoryid=57124&alias=/alias/ --search page http://www.ultranet.com/~smith/CMTnet.html http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00288.html http://www.cmtint.org/ http://www.cmtint.org/signs.htm this one shows a typical foot of the CMT patient http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921392067.html http://www.charcot-marie-tooth.org/whatis.htm http://www.charcot-marie-tooth.org/cmt.htm http://www.charcot-marie-tooth.org/hnpp.htm TN http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/trigemin_doc.htm http://www.tna-support.org/ http://www.bgsm.edu/bgsm/surg-sci/ns/tn-hfs.html http://www.tna-support.org/Defiition.htm http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921990870.html Tourettes Syndrome http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/tourette.htm http://www.angelfire.com/ok/onedayatatime/ http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/922670759.html Diabetic Neuropathy - just for reference http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921725216.html We need all of the medical conditions that are known in the Messer family lines, especially the members who have or had the conditions, CMT / Trigeminal Neuralgia [TN] / and also Tourettes Syndrome. The main focus of the physician is on the CMT and TN. I have also included the Tourettes information as it is also a tic disorder and Diabetic Neuropathy. I also need as much family information as possible, genealogical data, that I can get to include into the file. Any help is appreciated. The neurologist is also looking at the prevalence of diabetes in the family line, since it also causes a "neuropathy". If you wish to contact the neurologist with specific questions, his name is Dr. James Lewis. His practice is at: 55 Medical Park - Suite 106 Franklin, NC 28734 828-369-7268 828-369-4488 (FAX) treehaus@dnet.net My thanks is extended to everyone who has responded with questions and information. Brenda Messer windsong@compasonline.net idigbones@compasonline.net Messerville Mayor Home Page http://members.fortunecity.com/messervillemayor/ Messerville Gazette Pages http://www.fortunecity.com/millennium/ironbridge/1170

Hi. I thought someone on this list might be interested in this book that I am selling on ebay. The full title is "The Second Hawfields Burying Ground 1783-1975" The link is; http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=485650279 Slade Anderson

-- I have created a web page for Marriage Bond Index of NC 1741-1868 <A HREF="http://marriagebondofnc.homestead.com/Home.html">marriagebondofNC </A> http://marriagebondofnc.homestead.com/Home.html This page is not complete and will not be complete for several months. There are over 8,000 Bride and 8,000 Groom microfilm pages that list all marriage bonds for all counties of NC. I will add new surnames weekly so please don't get discouraged if you do not see the surname you are looking for. I have discovered that once you obtain the Index page that you are looking for it is easier to contact the NC Archives and get a copy of the original Marriage Bond. If you would like a specific Surname added to the page you may send me an e-mail and I will put that name on my list to add ASAP. All I ask is that you send one e-mail per Surname. You may send as many Surnames as you like, but please do so separately so that I may easily alphabetize my list that I take with me. In the Subject area put MB of NC (this will get my attention) In the body of the e-mail type the surname you would like added in ALL CAPS. Best of Luck to you all in your search for your ancestors. J. Altenhoff

Posted on: Alamance County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Alamance/680 Surname: WELLS ------------------------- Seeking info on Solomon or William Wells from Alamance county. In 1850 Census. Migrated eventually to KS.

Posted on: Alamance County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Alamance/679 Surname: Murray ------------------------- Would like any infro about James Murray ca.1800 listed as living in Alamance Co.,NC in the 1850 census. His occupation was listed as miller, wife's name Hannah (age 37). Children John (age 21), Delia (age 21), Joseph (age 18), Nancy (age 15), James (age 13,my g-g-grandfather) and Frances (age 09), also living in the house hold was Goriet Pyles age 46, a shoemaker.

Posted on: Alamance County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Alamance/678 Surname: Kerr, McArtor ------------------------- I am trying to locate anyone who might have the biography started by Fred J. Kerr in the 1970's titled "Descendents of Robert Kerr, Sr. and Some Kin". All I have are eleven rough pages that have been copied and handed down so many times that a lot of the words have been cut off or faded out. I do not know if he ever finished this project, but would love to hear from anyone that has a copy of it or may know someone who does. I know that Fred J. Kerr had a son named Fred M. Kerr and that he married a Beatrice McArtor. I can be reached at above email address or at jbk6397@ aol.com. I have seen in the paper for Alamance County that a Frederick McArtor Kerr, died in Graham on April 16, 1997 and he has to be a son of Fred J. Kerr.

I am searching for information on the names of the 300 men,women,& children in the Settlement of "Little texas" residing there before 1800. Searching for parentage of Meredith "Meridia" Collins born abt 1760. He entered the REVWAR in Fincastle Co. Va. 1776 with George Collins, David Collins, and Lewis Collins . The four entered in the same district and on the same day. (Record found in Christianburg,Va.) The four were still listed together in the Montgomery Co. Va militia durning the 1780's( Kegley's Adventures on Western Waters) but I loose Meredith durning this time period. He later surfaces in Wilkes Co. NC 1797.( Tax list of Wilkes Co. NC) He had a son Bradley Collins born 1786 NC . Bradley married Jane RAY in Orange Co. NC 1817. Meredith's first wife is unknown. His second wife was Mary HOLLOWAY , no further info on her. Meredith was listed as "Mullato" on 1810 tax records of Floyd Co. KY and "free person of color" on 1820 Floyd/Pike Co. KY records. I believe him to be of mixed Indian bloodline. Any help appreciated. Brenda Collins Dillon

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: {not a subscriber} New Cemetery Listing Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 15:24:14 -0700 From: sue <sueashby@earthlink.net> To: "NCALAMAN-L@rootsweb.com" <NCALAMAN-L@rootsweb.com>,"NCGUILFO-L@rootsweb.com" <NCGUILFO-L@rootsweb.com>,"NCHARNET-L@rootsweb.com" <NCHARNET-L@rootsweb.com>,"NCJOHNST-L@rootsweb.com" <NCJOHNST-L@rootsweb.com>,"NCLEE-L@rootsweb.com" <NCLEE-L@rootsweb.com>,"NCMOORE-L@rootsweb.com" <NCMOORE-L@rootsweb.com>,"NCORANGE-L@rootsweb.com" <NCORANGE-L@rootsweb.com>,"NCRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com" <NCRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com>,"NCWAKE-L@rootsweb.com" <NCWAKE-L@rootsweb.com> Hello All, For those of you with Chatham Co. roots, I have placed some new cemeteries on the Chatham Co, page.http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncchatha/chatham.htm Antioch Christian Church Cemetery http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncchatha/antiocem.htm Bell-Clark Cemetery http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncchatha/bellcem.htm Dowdy Family Cemetery http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncchatha/dowdycem.htm & Mays Chapel Cemetery. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncchatha/mayschap.htm Good Luck, Sue

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: NCALAMAN-D Digest V00 #96 Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:08:54 -0700 From: Bebenjohn@aol.com To: NCALAMAN-D-request@rootsweb.com, NCALAMAN-D@rootsweb.com,jclyne@uswest.net In a message dated 10/10/00 4:02:26 PM, NCALAMAN-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 20:29:06 -0700 From: Andrea Clyne <jclyne@uswest.net> To: NCALAMAN-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <200010100329.e9A3T6606851@cgi.rootsweb.com> Subject: [NCALAMAN] Morton Township Posted on: Alamance County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Alamance/661 Surname: Danieley >> Hi All, Morton Township is the northwestern part of Alamance County that includes a little south of Altamahaw/Ossipee all the way up to the Cawell County line, and almost over to Stoney Creek Mountain on the north and almost over to the Glencoe community on the south. Three townships compose Alamance County on the north: Morton, Faucette, and Pleasant Grove. Best regards, John Fox Winston Salem, NC

Posted on: Alamance County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Alamance/676 Surname: Rippy, Forbis ------------------------- I have a John Rippy in NC born around 1869, and would like to share informtion with you.

Posted on: Alamance County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Alamance/675 Surname: Jeffries, Bass, Jones, Goforth ------------------------- I am searching for any information in regards to Daniel Jeffries' parents and siblings. Daniel married Lizzie Bass b.10/23/1866 d.5/23/1918 and moved his family sometime around the turn of the century from the Little Texas settlement in Alamance Co. to the Guilford College area in Guilford Co. Daniel had five children; James and John(twins), Paul, Lillian, and Lizzie. Daniel had a second wife by the name of Sallie, last name unknown, b.10/7/1873 d.7/22/1946. I am also trying to locate any information on the families of Rev. John Wesley Jones b.1854 d.1930 and his wife, Laura Goforth b.9/28/1857 d.12/4/1911. I am not certain as to the number of children they had, but know of one daughter Cornelia b.3/18/1895 d.11/21/1940 and possibly a Hettie b.1895 d.1962(if not a sister to Cornelia, maybe a cousin?) Thanks for any and all help!

Posted on: Alamance County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Alamance/674 Surname: Rippey, Alexander ------------------------- I am looking for information regarding a John W. Rippey married to Adeline Alexander. I believe Adeline's name at birth was Mary A. Alexander and was the youngest sister of my grandfather, R. B. Alexander of Charlotte [1840-1913]. John W. Rippey and Adeline [which I believe is Mary's middle name] are mentioned in a law suit in the 1880's as being defendents in a case against Dan Alexander & heirs. A Mrs. John W. Rippey in mentioned also in an obituary [around 1907] of her brother, Charles W. Alexander of Birmingham, AL. THere are Rippeys mentioned in the 1850 census [49A 53A 53B 54A 68! and 68B] but I do not have a copy at hand. Would appreciate any information you may be able to supply.

In a message dated 10/16/00 6:00:59 AM, NCALAMAN-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Can anyone help me find information on Robert Lamb (1917-1998) who married Irene Inman (1918-1996). They had 8 children all born and raised in Alamance County, North Carolina. >> You should look at the death certificates of Robert Lamb and his wife Irene Inman Lamb, as that should give you information on their parents, and perhaps their birthplaces. Once you identify their parents, follow the same procedure with their death certificates for previous generations. The death certificate became mandatory in 1913, so you have several generations to gain by accessing those records. Parallel that with marriage licenses and deeds, and you should learn a lot about them. John Fox Winston Salem, NC

Posted on: Alamance County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Alamance/671 Surname: Inman, Lamb ------------------------- Can anyone help me find information on Robert Lamb (1917-1998) who married Irene Inman (1918-1996). They had 8 children all born and raised in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Posted on: Alamance County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Alamance/670 Surname: Coble, Cotner, Loffelin ------------------------- I have a Millie Coble 1778-1857 married David Cotner in my line. I believe she had a brother Henry who married Mary Holt. Any connection. Thank You

Posted on: Alamance Co. NC Bible Records Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/AlamanceBibl/3 Surname: Zachary, Wright, Norwood, Newlin, Williams, Lindley, Jones, Love ------------------------- I am interested in Bible Records for Quaker churches in Alamance County, especially South Fork Friends Church in Snow Camp if any are available.

Posted on: Alamance Co. NC Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/AlamanceObits/7 Surname: Zachary ------------------------- Jonathan Zachary was my father's (Charlie Floyd Zachary) grandfather. Jonathan was a lay preacher for the Quaker Church. He was born 22 November 1830 amd died 6 April 1914. He was married to Mary Norwood. I think he was born lived and died in Alamance County.

Posted on: Alamance County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Alamance/669 Surname: Danieley ------------------------- Thanks for your suggestion. I actually just recently received a copy of the book and am finding it very informative.

Posted on: Alamance Co. NC Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/AlamanceObits/6 Surname: Zachary ------------------------- Jonathan Zachary was my father's (Charlie Floyd Zachary) grandfather. Jonathan was a lay preacher for the Quaker Church. He was born 24 April 1795 and died 28 August 1880 I think he was born lived and died in Alamance Co

Hi Folks, I just found a few interesting things out the other day and hope someone can fill in some more blanks. I have an UNNOWN HUGHES who married SUSAN CATHERINE INGLE. Susan Ingle also married DANIEL RILEY MAY who died in the Civil War. Based on her age, from a census, I believe that she married Daniel Riley MAY when she was very young, had 4 children by him, and was widowed during the Civil War. She and UNKNOWN HUGHES who apparently always lived in Burlington, NC area had at least 1 son named PETE HUGHES. Pete and his wife LIBBY UNKNOWN always lived in the same area. Pete and Libby had 4 children, 2 sons & 2 daughters. Which HUGHES married Susan Catherine Ingle May? Dates...after 1865....is she listed in 1870 census? 1880? Did they have other children besides PETE HUGHES? Who did Pete and Hyacinth's daughter MITTIE HUGHES marry? Any other info would be greatly appreciated. Sure hope to connect with a HUGHES researcher from the same line!! Edie in Atlanta emp4698@aol.com Descendants of Susan Catherine Ingle 1 Susan Catherine INGLE b: 1840 Alamance Co, NC d: 25 Dec 1917 in Alamance Co, NC Age at birth of last child: ? b: 1840 in Alamance Co, NC .. +Daniel Riley MAY b: Abt. 1835 Alamance Co, NC d: Abt. 1864 in Va-NC area during CIVIL WAR Father: Benjamin MAY Mother: Elizabeth Maragaret HUFFINES b: Abt. 1835 in Alamance Co, NC ....................... 2 Aunt Tine MAY b: Unknown d: Aft. Dec 1918 ........................... +FAUCETTE ....................... 2 Brooks A. MAY b: 1855 ALAMANCE CO.,N.C. d: 12 Jul 1900 in NEAPOLIS,Va.(now DANVILLE)LEEMONT CEMETARY Age at birth of first child: 29 est. Age at birth of last child: 29 est. Age at first Marriage: 28 est. b: 1855 in ALAMANCE CO.,N.C. ........................... +Annie Lee HUGHES b: 30 Mar 1864 ALAMANCE CO.,N.C. d: 10 Mar 1895 in Neaopolis (now Danville),Pittsylvanie Co, Neapolis , Va./Leemont Cem m: 8 Apr 1883 in ALAMANCE CO.,N.C. Age at birth of first child: 20 Age at birth of last child: 20 Age at first Marriage: 19 Father: William HUGHES?? Mother: UNKNOWN b: 30 Mar 1864 in ALAMANCE CO.,N.C. ....................... 2 John Lloyd MAY src: b: 1857 ....................... 2 Henry P Phillip? MAY src: Christine May b: 15 Feb 1861 BURLINGTON,N.C. (ALAMANCE CO.) d: 29 Jan 1927 in W.ASHEVILLE,N.C. Age at birth of first child: 24 Age at birth of last child: 42 Age at first Marriage: 23 ........................... +Sallie Sam STUART b: 16 Jan 1865 ALAMANCE CO.,N.C. d: 20 Jul 1951 in ASHEVILLE,N.C. m: 25 Dec 1884 in ALAMANCE CO. N.C. Age at birth of first child: 20 Age at birth of last child: 38 Age at first Marriage: 19 Father: Samuel McClellan STUART Mother: Elizabeth Jane BRADSHAW *2nd Husband of Susan Catherine INGLE: .. +Unknown HUGHES ....................... 2 Pete HUGHES of Burlington ...as far as I know he always lived in Burlington area. ........................... +Aunt LIBBY UNKNOWN no more info on her 3 Noah Hughes m 2 times, moved to Va. 3 William Hughess lived in Burlington + Hyacinth Unknown "Hyke" 3 Mittie Hughes m ?? d in Ephrata, Pa 3 Duella Hughes m Schwaan? Wood d in Ephrata, Pa