High County Heritage Festival! Greetings folks! I would like to take the opportunity to invite you to the High County Heritage Festival, May 5, 2001. The event will be held on the grounds of the Watauga Campus of Caldwell Community College in Boone, NC. This event will feature local storytellers, musicians, traditional crafts and food. The Watauga County Genealogical Society will be on hand, along with the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The 58th North Carolina Troops will be taking part, providing hands-on learning concerning the Civil War in the mountains. Local authors doing talks and book signings include Ralph Lentz _W.R. Trivett, Appalachian Pictureman: Photographs of a Bygone Time_; Matt Bumgarder _Kirk's Raiders_; and Johnny Graybeal _Along the ET&WNC Volume I_, just to name a few. Michael Hardy, president of the 58th North Carolina Troops Preservation Society, will be speaking on activities in the area during the Civil War. Storytellers coming include: Diane Hackworth, Tammy Hicks, and several elderly members of the community who will reminisce about their lives here in the mountains. This event is free and open to the public. The festival will open at 10:00 am, and conclude at 5:00 pm. For more information, please contact: Jinx Miller at 297-3811 or jmiller@caldwell.cc.nc.us. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Does anybody know of a John Maxwell buried in Wilkes or Ashe Co. graveyards, maybe around 1800? Thanks, Margie Bridges

There are no birth certificates in NC before 1913. BUT, there might be a Delayed Birth Certificate. Be sure to ask for that as it is a different book from the regular birth certificates. These often contain more info than the birth certificates as the applicant had to provide proof of who they were. This proof was more likely than not a Bible record. Good luck Sandra Ashe County Vital Records Office Register of Deeds P.O. Box 367 Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 246-9338

I'm hoping someone on here can help me. I want to try and get a birth certificate for my grandmother. She was born in 1901 in Ashe, NC. Can someone tell me where to write to get one? Vital Records in Raleigh doesn't have birth records from that far back, so I'm hoping I can get one from Ashe. Jo Anne CherokeeProudJH@aol.com

I am developing a website for North Carolina Counties and need someone that is familiar with this counties information to take a look and see if anything needs to be corrected or added. Especially the Local Genealogical Societies. Its located at http://www.segenealogy.com/northcarolina/nccnty01.htm Thanks in advance. Becky Southeastern Genealogy Online www.segenealogy.com

Hi List, Does anyone know what happened to John Shaw after the death of his wife Mary Catherine Latham. I believe she died before 1900. John Shaw was the son of Alfred and Frances Greer Shaw and Mary Latham the daughter of David and Elizabeth Graybeal Latham. John and Mary's daughter Laura Alice Shaw married Oren Andrew Greer the son of Wilburn and Mary Prather Greer. Any clues would be appreciated. David

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I'm new to the list and I'm not sure if this list is for surnames because since I've joined, I haven't seen any postings. I'm trying to find information on a Guss Jones. Unfortunately that's all I have is his name. On my grandfather's marriage license, his name was Walter Jones born abt 1893 married Flora Taylor both born in Ashe County, NC, it says that Walter's parents were Guss and Sina Jones. Sina's maiden name was Blevins, daughter of Marshall and Sarah Jones Blevins. If anybody can help me with Guss Jones, I will appreciate it. Thank you, Jo Anne CherokeeProudJH@aol.com

The list is ready!!!!! Joines researchers may subscribe at JOINES-L-request@rootsweb.com Sheila

I just noticed there is no Joines Surname research page or mailing list at Rootsweb. I have requested the list and it will be up in 2-3 days, at least by Mon or Tues. You can after that time, join if you wish for exchange of info on Joines ancestors at JOINES-L-request@rootsweb.com or by going to the JOINES webpage at Rootsweb.com. Pass it on! I also have the DEBUSK, FARTHING, ROUSE, REDPATH and ROHMANN lists. Sheila Anderson-Lewis Surnames: DALTON, SUTPHIN, GOAD, SPENCE, BOLT, ANDERSON, JOINES, STAMPER, REDPATH, DEBUSK, ROUSE, SIZEMORE, BLEVINS, SMITH, JAMES, DELP, FARTHING, ROHMANN, COOK, COCKE, etc, etc...

I didn't know that Patsy White Phipp's father was Robert White. I did'nt have anything on the White Family but I do have info on Patsy and Joseph Phipps Family. There daughter, Susan Phipps Haynes was my 4th great grandmother. Susan's daughter, Martha Jane Haynes married Wilburn Long. I have a picture of them. ~ Janeen Davis Proctor ~

Hi, This is my first posting. I am searching for information on Robert White, born about 1780, and lived in Ashe Co., NC and Grayson Co., VA at least from 1800 to about 1825. It has been told that he married Margaret Stamper, daughter of Hiram, but I don't think this is true. Robert's known children are Alfred, born about 1807, Nancy, Margaret "Patsy", Francis "Fannie", and Lydia. Census records indicate that he may have had a much larger family. About 1825, Robert fathered a child by Rachel Becknell, daughter of Henry. Shortly following this Robert, Rachel and her family moved to Perry Co., KY, by way of Grayson Co., Va. Robert married Rachel, probably in Kentucky, and they resided in what is now Breathitt Co., KY. He had several children by her also. Apparently, his new family knew of the family he left behind in NC, but his first family never mentioned it. I would be willing to bet they new of Robert's whereabouts since all of his known children from his first marriage moved to Wise Co., Va., and eventually on into Perry, Letcher, and Pike Cos. in KY. The 1830 Ashe Co., Census lists a Nancy White, about the same age as Robert, living amongst the known children of Robert. She is most likely the abandoned wife of Robert. She still had small children at home, and it would be reasonable to think that she would stay close to her grown daughters for help. The only known son, Alfred, does not appear in any of the Ashe Co. census records. The earliest record I can find of him is the 1850 Grayson Co., Va. census. He married Elizabeth Adams, reportedly in 1845. Their oldest son, born 1847, named Micajah, reported that he was born in NC. Alfred was reportedly born in 1807, and Elziabeth in 1828, making an age difference of about 11 years. The 1850 Grayson Co Va census lists Alfred as 40 and Elziabeth as 35. The 1860 Wise Co. Census lists Alfred as 45, and Elizabeth as 28. The 1860 census is the last record of Alfred. Elizabeth appears in the 1900 Pike Co. KY census with a birthdate of June 1828, at age 71. She is listed as being widowed, having 10 children, with 9 living. Does anybody have any idea where Alfred was between 1807 and 1850? Was he in the military? This would explain why he didn't marry until he was almost 40, and why he doesn't appear in records. I did find a John White who applied for a pension for service of an Alfred White, but there is nothing to indicate that this is the same Alfred. Also, any information on anyone mentioned in this posting would be greatly appreciated. Nancy and Patsy married George and Joseph Phipps, brothers and sons of Samuel. Nancy remarried after George died in 1833, to a John Adams. I suspect that this John is closely related to Elizabeth. He was born about 1800 in NC. Lydia never married, but had several children out of wedlock. Francis married Peter Whitaker. The families were always living close to the Stampers, Phipps, Whitakers and Reedy's, in NC and VA. Any information would be appreciated. Carol

i am searching for an actual birth, death & marriage certificate on the following or any information on these people or where i might locate this info. Celia Emaline Pennington b.1863 d. 1919 m. Melvin Sturgill b.abt 1852 Ashe co,NC d.1928 Andrew Jackson Pennington b.1837/8 Ashe co,NC d. 1864 Rock Island m. Elzabeth Kilby Samuel Penningon d.1862 m. Elizabeth Anderson Drucilla Alaphair Sturgill b.abt 1882 Ashe co,NC m. Henry Clay Blevins Obedience Cox b.1816ashe co,NC d.1877 Ashe co,NC m. John Sturgill Elizabeth Reeves b.abt 1794 Ashe co,NC m. William Cox Nancy Richardson b.1776 d. 1853 Ashe co,NC m.Joshua Cox Margaret Davis b.1736 Wilkes co,NC d. 1806 Ashe co,NC m. John Cox Mary Rankin b.abt 1694 appericate any help

Hello All, I am trying to find more information about my Gr.GR. Grandparents, who were William J. Caudill born ca. 1815, the son of William A. Caudill and Rachel Joines. He married Jane Wood born ca.1815 the POSSIBLE daughter of Thomas Wood and Margaret "Peggy" Durham. Their children that I have were: Thomas B.; Frances; Sarah Jane; Margaret L.;and John P. Thomas B. Caudill (my Great Grandfather) was born 30-August-1838 died 4-November-1928. He married Martha Matilda Joines the daughter of Ezekiel Joines (1800-1893) and Pheroby Caudill (1805-1870). Tom amd Matt's children were: 1-Julena Ellen 4-May-1864 26-June-1943 (never married) 2-Mary Jane 25-Oct.-1865 25-Jan.-19949 married Fieldon Mabe 3-William Frank 28-Apr.-1867 12-Mar.-1941 married Lydia Jane Brown 4-Pheroby Theodosia Aldonia Kansas (Febb) 29-Dec.-1869 15-July-1957 married John Quincy Walker 5-Margaret Lucynthia (Teeny) 2-Feb.-1871 1-Jan.-1947 married John Andrew Gentry 6-Frances J. (Fannie) 22-Feb.-1872 31-Jul.-1931 married Ashley Johnson 7-Sarah Florence 12-Nov.-1874 30-Mar.-1947 never married 8-Ezekiel Arlington 2-Oct.-1876 3-Aug.-1947 never married 9-Susan J. (Susie) 26-Apr.-1880 10-Nov.-1977 married Jonah Arthur Atwood 10-Nannie Alice (my grandmother) 16-April-1882 9-Jul.-1914 married James Aris Caudle I would especially like information about Jane Wood, her parents, siblings,etc. and Thomas B.'s siblings. I am happy to share any information that I have and would like to hear from anyone who has/wants information about this family. Nan

Hi, if anyone is researching my family names; Hanks,Sage & Badger please contact me. Thanks Ruby rbpruitt@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

Ginny, Sorry, I can't help you with the May family, but I am interested in your Eller family data. Do you have anything on a Levi Eller of Wilkes County, NC? He married a Lizzie (who might be Elizabeth Davis) on 2 Jan 1860, and they had a son named Com. After Levi died (I think), Lizzie married Payton (Paton) Parsons. Do any of these names mean anything? Thanks for your help, Jack ----- Original Message ----- From: <GBecker400@aol.com> To: <NCASHE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 12:50 PM Subject: William H. May; Ashe County, NC > Hello May Family & Ashe County Historians, > > I am looking for information on two sons born in Ashe County, North Carolina > to William H. May & Alemdia Eller. > > Their names & information which I am able to offer for hints are: > > Silas Mercer May > born 1878 > married Mary Caudill on 12/19/1903 > > Jacob Fielden May > born 1882 > married Flora Wallace on January 12, 1901 > > These men, my Grandfather's older brothers, were sawmill men. Once they left > Ashe County, they were never heard of again. He wrote letters from time to > time to try to locate them, but was never able to find them. I hope that I > have better luck with the cyber-highway with which he did not have an > advantage. One of my cousins remembers that his Grandmother thought they > moved to Casey County, Kentucky, but we have no conclusive evidence or > records to confirm it (Thank you, James). > > I presume, although not founded, that any children the marriages might have > produced are now dead, but Silas & Jacob's grandchildren are very likely > living. > > Thank you for any further help you might offer. > > Ginny Becker > Granddaughter of Walter Raleigh May & Mary Emmaline Hurley > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB > >

Dorothy in Florida: Seeking spouse of James Campbell,b1795 son of Robert Campbell and Virginia Kyle Seeking parents ancestors of Bettie Cox, married Albert E. Campbell,b 1854 Seeking parents of Elizabeth Betty Hughes,b.1879, married John W. Campbell Seeking parents/information about Nathaniel Blevins,b about 1795, perhaps Kentucky, father of Wiley Blevins of Yancey>Mitchell Co.NC, Seeking information about McDaniel Curtis, father of Prudence Curtis who married Frederick Ledford. Seeking information of Nicholas Fry, father of Elias(Levi)Fry. Elias married Mary Street and was killed during the Civil War at Limestone Cove, Carter County,TN. Seeking information of Nathaniel Hicks of Weaver Pike,Bristol,TN.1785, married Mary Smith,b.1787(also need info). Would like parents of George Washington Troutman, married Betty Matilda Ledford(daughter of Prudence). Who were the parents of Catherine Campbell,b.1823, married John Albert Street,b.1815 Seeking parents of Sara Hall(1802-1853),married William King Sr.Sullivan,CO.TN Need parents of Sara Farrinton, married Jacob Gross,b.1790 Need parents of Rebecca Barkley,b.about 1800 and parents of her husband George Cochran,TN? Parents of Mary Anderson, wife of Joseph Blankenship,Chesterfield,VA, Maybe someone is here someone else has been looking for.........

Hello May Family & Ashe County Historians, I am looking for information on two sons born in Ashe County, North Carolina to William H. May & Alemdia Eller. Their names & information which I am able to offer for hints are: Silas Mercer May born 1878 married Mary Caudill on 12/19/1903 Jacob Fielden May born 1882 married Flora Wallace on January 12, 1901 These men, my Grandfather's older brothers, were sawmill men. Once they left Ashe County, they were never heard of again. He wrote letters from time to time to try to locate them, but was never able to find them. I hope that I have better luck with the cyber-highway with which he did not have an advantage. One of my cousins remembers that his Grandmother thought they moved to Casey County, Kentucky, but we have no conclusive evidence or records to confirm it (Thank you, James). I presume, although not founded, that any children the marriages might have produced are now dead, but Silas & Jacob's grandchildren are very likely living. Thank you for any further help you might offer. Ginny Becker Granddaughter of Walter Raleigh May & Mary Emmaline Hurley

Hello, my name is Darla mcalpine and I am looking for the parents of James Andrew cox who was born 1804 in ashe county, NC. He married Mary mcclure, and had a son Reuben Andrew cox, born in KY. any help on this family would be appreciated. thanks! Darla

Your help is need!!! Subject: HB to Eliminate UT Statues - URGENT >Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 11:07:47 -0600 >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4133.2400 > >Currently there is a Bill pending in the Texas Legislature of immediate >concern to Texas genealogists and historians. HB 953. This bill calls for >the removal of ALL statues related to the Confederate States of America, >which just happen to be the statues by Pompeo Coppini. The bill allows for >these statues to be destroyed, if so desired by the UT Regents, but at the >least to be HIDDEN AWAY FROM VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. These are magnificient >works of art. > >Below you can find the web site for the bill - type in HB953 and you can see >the action thus far. Right now, these bills are in committee. Once the >committee discusses and votes, they get voted upon. You can contact the >Clerk (phone listed below) and the representatives who are on the committee. >I have copied the phone numbers and the (very few) e-mail addresses next to >their names for your convenience. If you prefer to write: Texas State House >of Representatives, P. O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768-2910. Be sure to >contact your own representative, even if he/she is not on the committee. If >you aren't sure who that person is, go to: >http://www.house.state.tx.us/house/member.htm and search by your address. > >What items are next to be destroyed because of the poor knowledge of history >and playing the race card in every action? > >Marilyn Maniscalco Henley > > >http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlo/billnbr.htm > >By Burnam H.B. No. 953 > Line and page numbers may not match official copy. > Bill not drafted by TLC or Senate E&E. > A BILL TO BE ENTITLED > 1-1 AN ACT > 1-2 relating to Confederate statues at the University of Texas at > 1-3 Austin. > 1-4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: > 1-5 SECTION 1. The University of Texas of Austin shall remove > 1-6 from public view all statues of Jefferson Davis, president of the > 1-7 Confederate States of America; Robert E. Lee, General in Chief of > 1-8 the Armies of the Confederate States; John H. Reagan, Postmaster > 1-9 General of the Confederate States; and Albert Sidney Johnston, >1-10 General of the Confederate States Army, located on the campus of >1-11 the university. The statues may be placed in storage away from >1-12 public view or disposed of in any other way considered appropriate >1-13 by the board of regents of The University of Texas System. >1-14 SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2001. > >Clerk: Jeff Blaylock > Phone: 463-0814 > Room: EXT E2.108 > >Chair: Rep. Steven Wolens (512) 463-0746 >Vice-Chair: Rep. Sylvester Turner (512) 463-0554 >Sylvester.Turner@house.state.tx.us > >Members: > Rep. Kevin Bailey (512) 463-0924 > Rep. Kim Brimer (512) 463-0632 > Rep. David Counts (512) 463-0480 > Rep. Tom Craddick (512) 463-0500 > Rep. Debra Danburg (512) 463-0504 > Rep. Paul J. Hilbert (512) 463-0572 >Paul.Hilbert@house.state.tx.us > Rep. Bob Hunter (512) 463-0718 > Rep. Delwin Jones (512) 463-0542 > Rep. John Amos Longoria (512) 463-0618 > Rep. Kenny Marchant (512) 463-0468 > Rep. Brian McCall (512) 463-0594 >Brian.McCall@house.state.tx.us > Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon (512) 463-0708 > Rep. Tommy Merritt (512) 463-0750 > > Administrative Associate/Research Construction Industry Institute 3208 Red River St., Suite 300 Austin, TX 78705-2697 phone: 512-232-3002 fax: 512-499-8101 email: cfoster@mail.utexas.edu