While visiting the Montgomery County Court House today and looking through the RECORDS OF PLOTS - FINCASTLE AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES the record of land surveyed for several people being researched on this list was available. page 127. Surveyed for Gideon Lewis 197 acres of land in Fincastle County lying on the west side of New River agreeable to an Order of Council of the 16th Dec, 1773 & being part of the Loyal Land Company's Grant. Beginning at a red oak & two Hiccory Saplings on a hillside by a Path corner to Jonathan Osborn & with a line of his land. S 160 poles to two Hiccories on the bank of the New River........& up the meander thereof..........114 poles.........to a large white oak on the river bank by the ........mouth of a Gully thence leaving the River N 85 E80.......to two white oaks & two white oak saplings N7 E80......to two white oaks and a Hiccory on a hillside..........between two paths.......S41 E77 poles to the beginning. 16 Dec 1774 [signed] Robert Preston apptee Wm Preston The other surveys were for Ephraim Osborn 260 acres on Saddle Creek branch of New River;--170 acres for Stephen Osborn;-----132 acres for Jonathan Osborn, West side of New River; 250 acres to John Hash next to Briddle Creek and adjoining Gideon Lewis. All of these surveys were 1773/74. Has anyone found Gideon on any earlier records? Paul

Sorry folks, I just went back and looked at what I have already. I made an error when I sent the previous message. It isn't Morris that I have as should be the father of my Hiram, it is Zachariah. A certified genealogist did some searching looking for proof of the father of Morris Cox Baker. I have a copy of her work. I have said all along that my Hiram is a son Zachariah. All her findings showed is that Zachariah and Sally had an unnamed son, she thought is was either Hiram or Jonathan. I need to find proof that it was Hiram. Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Virginia K. Wills To: NCASHE-L@rootsweb Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 7:26 AM Subject: Hiram Baker My gr gr gr grandfather was Hiram Baker was born about 1807 in Ashe Co., North Carolina. He was on a road jury in 1831 with Solomon Stamper, James Baker Jr., and Morris Baker. In 1828 Zachariah and Sally Baker sold Hiram 300 acres of land on a branch of South Fork of New River for $500. On 22 March 1836 he and Jonathan Baker were chain carriers for a survey for property for Morris Baker in Morgan Co., Tennessee. I am trying to find proof that Morris Baker was his father. Kathy

My gr gr gr grandfather was Hiram Baker was born about 1807 in Ashe Co., North Carolina. He was on a road jury in 1831 with Solomon Stamper, James Baker Jr., and Morris Baker. In 1828 Zachariah and Sally Baker sold Hiram 300 acres of land on a branch of South Fork of New River for $500. On 22 March 1836 he and Jonathan Baker were chain carriers for a survey for property for Morris Baker in Morgan Co., Tennessee. I am trying to find proof that Morris Baker was his father. Kathy

Seeking information about the family of Elizabeth Nichols, married Edward King in 1751. Edward King, b.1720 was the son of Thomas King Sr.. Elizabeth Nichols King and Edward King were the parents of John King Sr. b.1752, who married Mary MCKinley on March 1,1787. the family settled in Sullivan Co.,TN.

I am seeking information about the parents/ancestors of Elizabeth(Bettie) Hughes,b.10-October-1879 - died 9-November-1930. She married John W. Campbell,b. 14 November 1877 - died 10 October-1954. They were my greatgrandparents through Hobart Campbell and Dorothy Mae Street Campbell,b.1910. My mother was Ilo Elizabeth Campbell,b.1928. Regards, Dorothy Pagano

I am seeking information about the father of Prudence Curtisb.1810, said to be the daughter of McDaniel Curtis. Prudence married Frederick Ledford of > Yancey>Mitchell county,NC. Thank you, Dorothy P.

I am seeking information as to the given name of the Mr. Campbell(1)below and the family of Sara Buchanan his wife. I do not know where they arrived in the US. Also would like to know more about Robert Campbell(2),why he went to Missouri etc. Next, when did his son Thomas Bady(3) move to the area that is now Mitchell Co.NC and from where? > > I. ____?____Campbell,b.abt.1749 County Cork,Ireland; married Sara > Buchanan...sons: Hugh Campbell > Robert Campbell,b.abt.1768 married Virginia Kyle > > II. Robert2(__?__Campbell1)Went to Missouri and Virginia Kyle, sons: > > Hugh Campbell > > James Campbell,b.abt 1795 > sons of James: > > Jackson,b.1822 married Elizabeth __?__ > children of Jackson: Eliza,b.1847, Nancy,b.1850, Olly,b.1853, > Martha,b.1861 > > Thomas Bady Campbell,b.1819 married Lucy Harrell,b.1821 (daughter of > John Herrell and Annah Campbell) > > III. Thomas Bady Campbell and Lucy Herrill Campbell > Children: > John Q. Campbell,b.1852 married Cindy MacIntosh; Albert F/E Campbell married Betty Cox/Lissie Cable/Sally Price > Wysor > > IV. Albert,b.1852 and __?__ > children: > Jason Campbell married Mary Street; > Ike Campbell married Alice Francis; > John W. Campbell,b.1877 married Bettie Hughes(10-Oct-1879)-(9- Nov-1930) > > V. John W. Campbell and Bettie Hughes Campbell > children: > Hobart Campbell,b.1914 married Dorothy Mae Street,b.1910 > McKinley Campbell.b 1915 > Etta Campbell,b.1904 married Will Wright > > VI. Hobart Campbell and Dorothy Street Campbell > children: > Robert Campbell married Joanne > Ilo Elizabeth Campbell,b.1928 married 1)Verlin Geisler 2)W.H.Presher > > Any additional information-corrections-input will be welcomed as this is what I have. Regards Dorothy > > >

Still trying to piece together the TESTERMAN line I as researching. Maybe since this is a new year, someone new on the list can help. I have a Coller TESTERMAN who is from Ashe county and buried in Ashe County. This granddaughter was supposed to take my daughter to the cemetery where he is buried, but the weather didn't permit. There is a Coller Green TESTERMAN from Ashe County who married a Cordelia ROBERTS. There is a Coller TESTERMAN buried in the James ROBERTS family cemetery in Ashe County. The Coller I am looking for is said to have married a Sarah or Sally [possibly PARSONS]. He had a daughter named Nellie or Nella Ethel. She was born August of 1906 and died April 1941. She and her husband are buried in the Scott-Blevins Cemetery. Her husband was John Alexander HARRIS [1877-1948]. Nellie and John had, I believe, 14 children. Here the plot thickens! The children all went by the last name of HARRIS. However, at least one of her sons has the name BLEVINS on his birth certificate. There is a Coller TESTERMAN on the 1920 Ashe county census, but he is married to a Cordelia [ROBERTS] and has a 5-year-old daughter. I am really getting closer and closer to a padded cell trying to figure out this family. Is anyone out there connected in anyway with this family or can shed any kind of light, no matter how tiny, on this Coller TESTERMAN mystery for me? Carol Don't let another child be hurt by ignorance, educate yourself about Tourette Syndrome. www.tsa-usa.org --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.230 / Virus Database: 111 - Release Date: 1/26/01

For those who are interested and would like to update your records I have information regarding the burial site of my great grandparents Henry Millard Lewis and Delphia L. Cornett and that of my great, great grandmother Susanna Cox. Henry and Delphia moved from Ashe County with their eight children to Lincoln County in 1921. A ninth child, Henry Earl Lewis passed away in 1909 (b. 13 July 1902, d. 24 Dec 1909, bd. Price/Roark Cem., N. Frk Twp. Ashe Co. NC). Apparently Delphia's mother, Sussana Cox (d/o Aries Cox and unknown, and the wife of George Washington Cornett) traveled with Henry and Delphia to Lincoln Co. All three (Henry, Delphia and Sussana) are buried at the site of the old Russels Chapel Methodist Church in Lincoln Co. on Reepsville Road (State Hwy 1113). There is a community center there now. William D. Lewis, MS * bill.lewis@intervet.com

> Subject: Frye >Need information about the ancestors of Elias Fry...George Washington Troutman: ---I have Moses L Frye b 1860 s/o Elias Fry & Mary Street m Mary > Troutman d/o James Troutman & Clarissa Street-- > Dorothy G.P. >

Civil War to Come to Life at Ashe County Public Library On February 3, the Ashe County Library will take visitors back in time to the War Between the States. The Living Historians of The 58th North Carolina Troops Preservation Society and the members of the Ashe County Historical Society will be presenting "The Civil War in Ashe County" from 9 am until 3 pm. Ashe County contributed many of her sons to the bloodiest war in American history, with soldiers fighting far from North Carolina in Gettysburg and Chickmauga. Many of them never returned to their beautiful mountains. This day-long program will honor their memories and the history of Ashe County's role in the war. The 58th North Carolina Troops Preservation Society will be providing an all-day exhibit of artifacts and reproduction items including uniforms, flags, photographs, weapons, and personal items that represent the military and civilian life of the citizens of Ashe County whose lives were forever altered by the war. The program will also feature presentations on specific areas of interest. Presentation times: 10:30--Women and the War: The Civilian Experience in Ashe County; 11:30--Flags and their Stories; 1:00 Ashe County's Role in the War. Living Historians will also be available throughout the day to answer questions and provide demonstrations. Information on the original members of the unit will be available for those who are tracing their genealogy. Those who are interested in taking part in Living History or the Descendants' Organization are welcome to come learn more about the 58th North Carolina Troops Preservation Society. The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Both children and adults will find the day entertaining and educational. For more information, please contact the Ashe Public Library 336-246-2041. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Seeking information about the ancestors of Moses Lemuel Fry(e) of Yancey>Mitchell Co.,NC. He was the father of Elizabeth Fry(e). They are said to be the descendants of Nicholas Fry(e)(date of 1800 unknown event) and Susannah __?___. There are Troutman and Ledford connections to this family. Dorothy G. P.

I am seeking information about the Campbell family of Mitchell County,NC. They descended from Unknown Campbell and Sara Buchanan by their son Robert who married Virginia Kyle. Son of Virginia Kyle Campbell and Robert Campbell was James who married Unknown. James was the father of Thomas Bady Campbell who marries Lucy Harrell. Lucy Harrell Campbell and T. Bady Campbell were the parents of Albert E. Campbell who married Betty Cox. Their son John W. Campbell married Elizabeth (Bettie)Hughes. The son of John W.Campbell and Bettie Hughes was Hobart Campbell. I was told thee Campbells probably came to Yancey>Mitchell County through Carter County. I also descend from Albert E. Street and Catherine Campbell. Dorothy Pagano

Hi, Carol, As usual, I'm behind with my e-mail. I just saw your post to the Ashe County E-mail List, and although I don't have any specific information for you, I wonder if you can give me a little information, on two surnames: HARRIS and PARSONS. The HARRIS family of my interest settled in Buncombe Co, NC, and had relatives in Rutherford and possibly Wilkes and Ashe counties. Do you think "Nellie" HARRIS connects in any way to these HARRISES? PARSON is not connected to my research, but may be an important point of reference. Paton/Peyton (pronounced Payton) PARSONS, a Civil War veteran, lived just south of Ashe County, in the White Oak Community of Wilkes County. This is north of Union Twp, just before you start up the mountain to Ashe County. He had a son called By/Bye PARSONS, who lived nearby, whose might have been "Bynum," but I don't know that. Does your HARRIS family connect to the Buncombe County HARRISES? Do you have any knowledge of the PARSONS family mentioned above? I look forward to hearing from you. Marj. G ----- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Faded Genes" <lindabeaverrackley@charter.net> To: <NCASHE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [NCASHE] TESTERMAN/HARRIS/BLEVINS/PARSONS - DESPERATE > Thanks to St. Ralph ...Nellie Ethel TESTERMAN was born 1906 - and her tombstone says Martha Nella Ethel > HARRIS. > Coller TESTERMAN was born 1890-1899 [probably 1890 ...is buried in the James P. ROBERTS family > cemetery in Piney Creek. > Carol

Bonnie, According to my records a Henderson Lewis (born about 1854 in Ashe County) was the son of Gideon "Rock Creek" Lewis (1810-1880). "Rock Creek" was a nephew to Capt. Gideon Lewis (1765-1842) and the son of Issac Jacob Lewis (1773-1843). "Rock Creek" is my 3rd great grandfather, Issac Jacob Lewis was my 4th great grandfather. "Rock Creek" is buried at Three Forks Baptist Church (Tucker Cemetery) in Ashe County. Henderson Lewis was married to Nancy Vanover and had a son named Tilson A. (probably Arthur Tilson) and a daughter named Mary Ordelia (probably Cordelia). Mary Ordelia (Cordelia) was married to Luke Osborn. There is also a M.R. Lewis under Henderson which must be Minnie Rosethia. Hope this helps, William D. Lewis, MS * bill.lewis@intervet.com

Bill, I believe my ggrandfather was a son of Capt. Lewis. His name was Henderson Lewis. He had a daughter named Cordelia Lewis (nicknamed Dicie)one named Minnie Rosethia (my grandmother)1875-1945. Henderson also had a son , Arthur Tilson Lewis I can't verify Gideon's birth date, but I'm working on it. I'm sure there were other children besides Henderson, but right now that's part of what I'm researching. I hope I don't have the wrong Gideon. I've found 3 or 4. Hope I've got the right line. Bonnie Jo (daughter of Henderson Clinton Osborne, Minnie's son)

Gideon Lewis, Jr. is my husband's 4th g uncle. Gideon, Sr. and Nancy Osborne's daughter, Jane Lewis, married Lt. Isaac Weaver, Jr. who is my husband's ggg grandfather. I don't have any information on Gideon, Jr.'s children, but do have more information on Jane Lewis and Isaac Weaver. I show Gideon Jr.'s birth in 1765 and death in 1842. Sarah's birth in 1785 and death in 1825 and primary residence in Ashe Co., NC. They were married about 1805. Bill and Patty Davis Galax, Virginia

I am looking for information regarding the children of Capt. Gideon Lewis (brother to my 4th great grandfather Issac Lewis). Capt. Gideon was the son of Gideon Lewis, Sr. and Nancy Osborne, was married to Sarah Jones and was born about 1765. If possible I also need a verification for Gideon Sr.'s birth. I had this as 1723 in Hanover County Virginia but there is apparently some dispute to this as some are saying it was around 1730-36 in Wales. If anyone has some verification regarding Gideon Sr.'s birth that too would be greatly appreciated. Sincere regards, William D. Lewis, MS * bill.lewis@intervet.com

Hello, I am seeking information as to Frederick Ledfords ancestors, especially any of his grandmothers and also what states & counties they lived in before Yancey,Co.NC. Frederick was married to Prudence Curtis, also who I have no information about, other than her father was supposed to have been MCDANIEL CURTIS. Thank you, Dorothy P. FREDERICK LEDFORD OF YANCEY CO.,NC

> > My descendancy is from George Cochran & Rebecca Barkley (haven't any > > dates) > > to their daughter Sara E. Cochran,b.7 Feb.1827-1871. Sara married John > > King,b.1824,Sullivan Co.. The daughter of John king and Sara Cochran King > > was Edna J. King,b.1851, who married William Reeves Geisler(1847-1930). > > Edna King Geisler and William were inturn parents of William Preston > > Geisler,b.1892-1959. William married Gertrude Almorode and they had son > > Verlin Geisler,b.1925,my father. Seeking any information as to the family of > George Cochran and Rebecca Barkley's ancestors. Dorothy