This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HSB.2ACE/1270.1.1 Message Board Post: Wende, I have a lot of information on the McNair family but they mostly are from Roberson & Richmond County, North Carolina. The first McNair I have recorded in North Carolina is John McNair, born in Scotland in 1735 and died in Richmond Co., NC 6-30-1819. The only recorded children I have for him and his wife Catherine Buie are:Sarah Ann McNair and Malcolm P. McNair. My line comes from Malcolm and his wife Jennett Little McNair. I cannot find your person in my data base, but that does not mean that he could not have come from the same line. Keep in touch and if I run across anything on your person, I will contact you. You can reach me direct at jbk6397@aol.com. Send me your email address.

>From #50 LEWIS, RICHARD M., SR. August 19, 1856. Nov. Term 1845 Wife: Hannah (lands conveyed to me by Ephraim Hester and Samuel Johnson to Daniel Hester's line). Daughter: Lucy Ann Smith. Sons and Executors: William S. Lewis, Richard M. Lewis. Witnesses: Arch'd Kelly, David Singletary. Clerk: F. F. Cumming. >From # 4 Pg. 95-96: Joshua Johnson of Bladen Co., to my son William Johnson land in Bladen Co., between the Lake Bay and Harrison Creek Swamp, adj. Samuel Carmon, granted by patent to Margaret Johnston ("ston" potion of name is underlined), 640 A, 17 Sept 1773, also one tract adj. the same, 28 A granted to Hardy Valentine 17 Oct 1800, also one other tract on Harrisons Creek adj. James Johnson 29 Sept 1779. . . 4 June 1804. Joshua Johnson (Seal), Wit: Saml Johnson, Jacob Johnson. Prov. by Jacob Johnson, June Term 1804. J. S. Purdie, C. C. >From # 36 552 21 Sept 1814. Wm. Streety, Esq. Sheriff of Bladen County to Saml Johnson. . . Jdgt in Sampson County recorded by Will Robson against Jesse Tatom-$7-753 acres adj lands of Rebecca Blackwell on west side of Turnbull Swamp. . . sold on 9 March 1814 at which Sam'l Johnson by his agent Joel Johnson became last & highest bidder. Feb. Term 1815. ack'd J. S. Purdie, C. C. >From # 38 Deed Book 10 64 4 March 1827-Samuel Johnson to James Melvin -$100-50 aces. . .Lyon on the south side of Great White Pecotion. . . another tract near the Little Thoroughfare. . .adj lands of John Davis cont. 50 acres. Wit: Ralph Hester, John Cashwell. May Term 1833. P. K. 351 4 July 1833-Grant No. 4161 to Owen Smith 200 acres on both sides of Harrisons Lake Drain . . . adj lands of Peter Smith. . . lands pat. by Samuel Johnson. . .round the south end of Harrisons Lake to Evan Cain's landing. . .adj. . 150 acres granted to Mary Ellis. >From # 37 Book No. 11 424 1820-Jonathan Evans on one part and John Beard and Griffeth J. White _______ east of Hammonds Creek the 7th corner of a 640 acre tract granted to Mary Johnson on 11 March 1775 and another tract granted to Samuel Johnson on 12 May 1807 and Charles Johnson and a tract granted to George Meares on 9 Mar. 1754 being 569 acres being the balance of 640 acres granted to Samuel Carmon the 18th Nov. 1771-592 acres being part of a 640 acres granted to Mary Johnson on 11 March 1775 on both sides of Harrison's Creek and adj lands of Bernard Laspyre on 20 March 1824 and James Johnston, Samuel Johnson adj lands granted to John Dixon and Wm. R. Dunham and a tract granted to Geo. Mears on 7 March 1754-3 1/2 acres on east side of the White Oak Swamp being part of a 400 acre tract granted to Will R. Dunham and John Dixon and adj lands of Alagood Suggs, it being part of a 400 acre tract granted to Chas. Johnson and adj lands of S. M. Richardson and Bernard Laspyre and a tract granted to Lewis Averett on 23 Oct. 1782 cont. in the whole 1625 1/2 acres. Wit: James Salter, Neal Beard. Aug. Term 1825. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Lynn Prettyman <marylindsay1@home.com> To: Dee Thompson <d7777@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 6:43 PM Subject: Re: confirmation I didn't realize there was more than one Samuel JOHNSON until you asked me before for what I was particularly looking, and I had sent you the Samuel in whom I am interested . Here is a little more detail and perhaps it can help you to narrow your search. The Samuel JOHNSON for whom I am looking was married to Sarah DAVIS, d/o Henry. He was born ca 1784 and would have had ties to not only Henry DAVIS, but John B BUTLER; a HESTER whose dtr was Margaret; another JOHNSON whose dtr was Elizabeth, and a SINGLETARY whose dtr was Rachel and John HUMPHREY, whose dtr was Sarah Caroline. Perhaps even a GAINOR would be allied with my Samuel as his only dtr was Elizabeth GAINOR JOHNSON. My Samuel and Sarah had the following children: James, b ca 1815 and who married a Catherine S; Ewen, b 14 Nov 1817, who married Margaret HESTER, Elizabeth JOHNSON and Rachel SINGLETARY; Elizabeth GAINOR, b ca 1822, who married John B BUTLER; Daniel, b ca 1825, who married Mary Ann BUTLER, half-sister to john, and of course, my 2x ggf, Elias DAVIS JOHNSON, b 6 Aug 1828, who married Sarah Caroline HUMPHREY. Samuel and Sarah were married ca 1812. Samuel is in the 1830 census. Samuel died 1 Feb 1855. Sarah died 31 Dec 1863. James JOHNSON is listed in the 1850 census Ewen, and Daniel are in the 1880 census as still living in Bladen county. Lynn

>From 120 Duplin County NC Land Entries 1778-1795 page 25 192. May 19, 1778 Lewis Williamson enters 100 ac; border: James Moore page 201 1308. Mar. 10, 1780 Lewis Williamson enters 100 ac on Rattlesnake Br; border: near James Moore Sampson County NC Land Entries page 9 2967. Aug. 19, 1785 Lewis Williamson enters 150 ac on W side of Great Cohary Cr; between John Owens, John Cannon, & Daniel Williams >From # 150 18W 1st Sampson County Tax List, September. 1784 Hardy Williamson, 300 acres, 1 free poll, no black polls Lewis Williamson, 400 acres, 1 free poll, no black polls William Williamson, Jr., 100 acres, 1 free poll, no black polls William Williamson, Sr., 250 acres, 4 free polls, no black polls 19W Sampson County Census of 1790 Benjamin Williamson George Williamson Joseph Williamson Stephen Williamson William Williamson William Williamson, Jr. William Williamson, Jr. William Williamson, Sr. 33 TAYLORS BRIDGE COMMUNITY The community of Taylors Bridge, located about halfway between Clinton and Harrells in lower Sampson county, was one of the earliest-settled areas of the county, with pioneer families living there as early as the 1740s. The first settlers of the area were Edmond Matthis, William Johnson, William Robinson and John Register, followed by members of the Peterson, Knowles, Vann, Boney, Merritt, Pearson, Powell, Herring, Rogers, Bryant, Ezzell, James Murphy, Ward, Sellers, Parrish, Fryar, Williamson and Bass families. . . . . . . >From # 95 SAMPSON COUNTY (only two Wills listed are both Williamsons) 1797 August 20, Williamson, William, Timothy, Ester (wife), Nathaniel, James, William, Stephen, Mary, Anthony, Samuel, Nathan, Winnie, Elsie. 1795 October 19, Williamson, Jacob, Mary, Theophilus, Elias, Rachel, Lucy, Patience, Elizabeth. Night, Bob. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: RBurton904@aol.com To: d7777@worldnet.att.net Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 9:33 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Bladen_County_lookup Dee: Wow! So it appears Lewis Williamson of Bladen Co came from Sampson Co, NC. Are there any other items in Sampson Co, NC prior to 1800 for Lewis Williamson or Nathan Williamson? Bob Burton in Gainesville, FL

I LOVE conjuring you up! Mention the Revolutionary War and there you are. Bless you, Jerome. For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerome Tew <jdtew@esn.net> To: Dee Thompson <d7777@worldnet.att.net>; Edgar Taylor <ertjr@sgi.net>; <NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com>; Duplin County List <NCDUPLIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2001 3:00 AM Subject: RE: Williams of Duplin Co. NC Aaron, (Himself-Joseph Jr.), David and Byrd Williams. I have records of eight brothers who served. These four lived adult lives. What can I do for you...Jerome Tew -----Original Message----- From: Dee Thompson [mailto:d7777@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 5:41 PM To: Edgar Taylor; NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com; Duplin County List; Jerome Tew Subject: Re: Williams of Duplin Co. NC Hi Ed, Well, we're going to have to call in the big dogs for this one. Jerome Tew is the expert on the Revolutionary War. >From # 115 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY BY HEITMAN 594. Williams, Benjamin, 1st Lt. 2nd N. C. Sept. 1 1775; Capt. July 19, 1776; and served to . . . . ; was in service Jan. 1780. Friday, September 1st, 1775 Officers For the 2nd Regiment Lieutenants, 2nd Regiment Benjamin Williams (also John Williams) note: OFFICERS FOR THIS REGIMENT INCLUDED ROBERT HOWE, ESQ., COLONEL. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Edgar Taylor <ertjr@sgi.net> To: Dee Thompson <d7777@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 3:46 PM Subject: Re: Williams of Duplin Co. NC Thanks Dee - What I have is pretty sketchy and much may be not for my ancestor, Benjamin Williams, but the one who later became governor of NC state. In her pension application, his wife, Ann Simpson Williams, does not give a date but says that at the commencement of the Rev War he formed a company of light horse in Brunswick Co NC commanded, she thought, by Captain Callendon [spelling is hard to make out]. Shortly thereafter he removed to Duplin Co and joined another company of horse, commanded - she thought - by Captain Dodd. During the War he was promoted to lieutenant. Now here is where there may be some confusion, if not there is some in the above already. She stated that he was at the battle of Cross Creek in NC, and at the battle of Briar Creek <<and other places in the Department of the South>>. She thought his light horse company was attached to the 2nd Regement North Carolina Continental line. However, here she refers to a book published in 1834 in which her husband is designated as a lieutenant in Col. Howe's Regt 2 North Carolina. These last references may be for that Ben Williams who became the governor, but I do not know this. Finally, she stated that Ben's two brothers also served in the War, the unstated implication being that they served in the same unit[s]. I do not know the names of these brothers, but one of the sons of <my> Ben Williams were named Daniel, and another Joseph. If order in naming means anything, the sons were - Simpson [Ben's wife's maiden name], Daniel, Benjamin, and Joseph. Simpson Williams was the only son who survived to manhood, becoming a pilot in Charleston SC in the early 1800s. As I think I mentioned, the DAR does NOT now accept Ben as having served as a lieutenant, and anyone applying now has to do more research on that point. This appeared in the DAR magazine of Jan 1994, where he is given credit only for service as a private in NC WPNS, whatever that means.. I doubt this will be of much help, but I do appreciate whatever you can do with this.. Sincerely, Ed T of PGH PS According to the Bible record I mentioned previously, Benjamin Williams was born 11-30-1754, and that the date of his death was 10-29-1817. ---------- >From: "Dee Thompson" <d7777@worldnet.att.net> >To: "Edgar Taylor" <ertjr@sgi.net> >Subject: Re: Williams of Duplin Co. NC >Date: Mon, Sep 17, 2001, 10:17 AM > >Ed, >I found a bunch of Revolutionary War information on various Benjamin >Williams. Do you have any dates at all from the pension application >such as date joined, date discharged - anything? >Dee >For details on sources used, refer to this link: >http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm >----- Original Message ----- >From: Edgar Taylor <ertjr@sgi.net> >To: Dee Thompson <d7777@worldnet.att.net> >Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 9:48 PM >Subject: Re: Williams of Duplin Co. NC > > >Thank you - Dee -very much for spending time and effort trying to >match Ben >and Joe. I appreciate your doing this. >Are there any lists of Rev WAr officers fr the Duplin Co calvary? Ben >was >supposed to have gone in as an ordinary soldier, then promote to >lieutenant >for some reasom. Thanks very much for your help. >Sincerely, Ed T of PGH >---------- >>From: "Dee Thompson" <d7777@worldnet.att.net> >>To: "Edgar Taylor" <ertjr@sgi.net> >>Subject: Re: Your query in the <<Top 5 Queries>> of French >Huguenots - Michau >>Date: Sun, Sep 16, 2001, 4:12 PM >> > >>Edgar, >>The only way that I might have been able to find them was by >>cross-referencing any of the three names. I found a lot of entries >>for Benjamin and Joseph in Duplin County and not once did the >>cross-reference in the same entry (appear together). >>I'm so sorry that I was no help. >>Dee >>For details on sources used, refer to this link: >>http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: Edgar Taylor <ertjr@sgi.net> >>To: Dee Thompson <d7777@worldnet.att.net> >>Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2001 2:49 PM >>Subject: Re: Your query in the <<Top 5 Queries>> of French >Huguenots - Michau >> >>Hello again - Dee. I had not put together my two messages from you >>until I saw the same address on each. >> >>Thanks very much - again - for your offer to do <look-ups>. I note >>that you have a number of books on Duplin Co. NC. One of the families I am >>researching is Williams of NC. I appreciate that this is too common a >>name, as is the given name of the ancestor I am researching- Benjamin >>Williams, a Rev War vet., born around 1760. He lived in Brunswick Co, Southport/ >>Smithville NC in the late 1700s and earlier 1800s, and probably died >>there, tho I have not found this info.There is a family Bible record in a >>group published by some SC company which says that his father was Joseph. >>This is confirmed by the pension file for his wife, Ann Simpson Williams, who >>after or before Ben's death came to Charleston to be with her children. >>However, the communtary which goes with the Bible record is totally wrong, as >>evidenced by her pension application, which included a copy of the Bible >>record, giving his service in NC rather than SC the commentary >>states.. >> >>Although the DAR does not now accept her statement, she said that >>Ben, at the outbreak of th War, had gone to Duplin to join his family there >>and served as a lieutenant in a calvary unit from Duplin. >>The problem with the DAR is that several of my cousins back in the >>early 1900s submitted <data>, not for our ancestor, but for the Ben >Williams >>who became a governor for NC. >> >>There is a tradition that our Williams, descend from Roger Williams. >>If so, then it must be the Roger who was in VA at a very early date, said to >>be a nephew of Roger of New England. One of the sons of the VA Roger was >>named Shadrack or some such spelling. I was interested to find one time a >>Shadrack Williams in the 1700s, either in New Hanover or Brunswick Co NC - as >I >write this,I think the former. >> >>I really can not ask you to do the <look-ups> for all the Ben >Williams >>you may find in Duplin Co., but if anything strikes your attention, I >>would appreciate hearing. >> >>Thans again for your messages and help. Ed T of PGH. >>---------- [rest snipped]

Hi Ed, Well, we're going to have to call in the big dogs for this one. Jerome Tew is the expert on the Revolutionary War. >From # 115 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY BY HEITMAN 594. Williams, Benjamin, 1st Lt. 2nd N. C. Sept. 1 1775; Capt. July 19, 1776; and served to . . . . ; was in service Jan. 1780. Friday, September 1st, 1775 Officers For the 2nd Regiment Lieutenants, 2nd Regiment Benjamin Williams (also John Williams) note: OFFICERS FOR THIS REGIMENT INCLUDED ROBERT HOWE, ESQ., COLONEL. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Edgar Taylor <ertjr@sgi.net> To: Dee Thompson <d7777@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 3:46 PM Subject: Re: Williams of Duplin Co. NC Thanks Dee - What I have is pretty sketchy and much may be not for my ancestor, Benjamin Williams, but the one who later became governor of NC state. In her pension application, his wife, Ann Simpson Williams, does not give a date but says that at the commencement of the Rev War he formed a company of light horse in Brunswick Co NC commanded, she thought, by Captain Callendon [spelling is hard to make out]. Shortly thereafter he removed to Duplin Co and joined another company of horse, commanded - she thought - by Captain Dodd. During the War he was promoted to lieutenant. Now here is where there may be some confusion, if not there is some in the above already. She stated that he was at the battle of Cross Creek in NC, and at the battle of Briar Creek <<and other places in the Department of the South>>. She thought his light horse company was attached to the 2nd Regement North Carolina Continental line. However, here she refers to a book published in 1834 in which her husband is designated as a lieutenant in Col. Howe's Regt 2 North Carolina. These last references may be for that Ben Williams who became the governor, but I do not know this. Finally, she stated that Ben's two brothers also served in the War, the unstated implication being that they served in the same unit[s]. I do not know the names of these brothers, but one of the sons of <my> Ben Williams were named Daniel, and another Joseph. If order in naming means anything, the sons were - Simpson [Ben's wife's maiden name], Daniel, Benjamin, and Joseph. Simpson Williams was the only son who survived to manhood, becoming a pilot in Charleston SC in the early 1800s. As I think I mentioned, the DAR does NOT now accept Ben as having served as a lieutenant, and anyone applying now has to do more research on that point. This appeared in the DAR magazine of Jan 1994, where he is given credit only for service as a private in NC WPNS, whatever that means.. I doubt this will be of much help, but I do appreciate whatever you can do with this.. Sincerely, Ed T of PGH PS According to the Bible record I mentioned previously, Benjamin Williams was born 11-30-1754, and that the date of his death was 10-29-1817. ---------- >From: "Dee Thompson" <d7777@worldnet.att.net> >To: "Edgar Taylor" <ertjr@sgi.net> >Subject: Re: Williams of Duplin Co. NC >Date: Mon, Sep 17, 2001, 10:17 AM > >Ed, >I found a bunch of Revolutionary War information on various Benjamin >Williams. Do you have any dates at all from the pension application >such as date joined, date discharged - anything? >Dee >For details on sources used, refer to this link: >http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm >----- Original Message ----- >From: Edgar Taylor <ertjr@sgi.net> >To: Dee Thompson <d7777@worldnet.att.net> >Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 9:48 PM >Subject: Re: Williams of Duplin Co. NC > > >Thank you - Dee -very much for spending time and effort trying to >match Ben >and Joe. I appreciate your doing this. >Are there any lists of Rev WAr officers fr the Duplin Co calvary? Ben >was >supposed to have gone in as an ordinary soldier, then promote to >lieutenant >for some reasom. Thanks very much for your help. >Sincerely, Ed T of PGH >---------- >>From: "Dee Thompson" <d7777@worldnet.att.net> >>To: "Edgar Taylor" <ertjr@sgi.net> >>Subject: Re: Your query in the <<Top 5 Queries>> of French >Huguenots - Michau >>Date: Sun, Sep 16, 2001, 4:12 PM >> > >>Edgar, >>The only way that I might have been able to find them was by >>cross-referencing any of the three names. I found a lot of entries >>for Benjamin and Joseph in Duplin County and not once did the >>cross-reference in the same entry (appear together). >>I'm so sorry that I was no help. >>Dee >>For details on sources used, refer to this link: >>http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: Edgar Taylor <ertjr@sgi.net> >>To: Dee Thompson <d7777@worldnet.att.net> >>Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2001 2:49 PM >>Subject: Re: Your query in the <<Top 5 Queries>> of French >Huguenots - Michau >> >>Hello again - Dee. I had not put together my two messages from you >>until I saw the same address on each. >> >>Thanks very much - again - for your offer to do <look-ups>. I note >>that you have a number of books on Duplin Co. NC. One of the families I am >>researching is Williams of NC. I appreciate that this is too common a >>name, as is the given name of the ancestor I am researching- Benjamin >>Williams, a Rev War vet., born around 1760. He lived in Brunswick Co, Southport/ >>Smithville NC in the late 1700s and earlier 1800s, and probably died >>there, tho I have not found this info.There is a family Bible record in a >>group published by some SC company which says that his father was Joseph. >>This is confirmed by the pension file for his wife, Ann Simpson Williams, who >>after or before Ben's death came to Charleston to be with her children. >>However, the communtary which goes with the Bible record is totally wrong, as >>evidenced by her pension application, which included a copy of the Bible >>record, giving his service in NC rather than SC the commentary >>states.. >> >>Although the DAR does not now accept her statement, she said that >>Ben, at the outbreak of th War, had gone to Duplin to join his family there >>and served as a lieutenant in a calvary unit from Duplin. >>The problem with the DAR is that several of my cousins back in the >>early 1900s submitted <data>, not for our ancestor, but for the Ben >Williams >>who became a governor for NC. >> >>There is a tradition that our Williams, descend from Roger Williams. >>If so, then it must be the Roger who was in VA at a very early date, said to >>be a nephew of Roger of New England. One of the sons of the VA Roger was >>named Shadrack or some such spelling. I was interested to find one time a >>Shadrack Williams in the 1700s, either in New Hanover or Brunswick Co NC - as >I >write this,I think the former. >> >>I really can not ask you to do the <look-ups> for all the Ben >Williams >>you may find in Duplin Co., but if anything strikes your attention, I >>would appreciate hearing. >> >>Thans again for your messages and help. Ed T of PGH. >>---------- [rest snipped]

I love your name! Hi Joyous, There are no McQueens in any of the books you mentioned, nor any of forty-odd other books. There is a John McQueen in Richmond County, but I have to have at least two pieces of information of someone to be able to cross-reference to insure that I have your John McQueen. Why do you think he was in Duplin and do you have anything else on him? Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: boomervinc <boomervinc@earthlink.net> To: <d7777@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2001 1:17 PM Subject: Bladen_County_lookup Hi Dee, This is the first time for a request, hope I am doing it right. I am trying to fine John McQueen and Jeannett McQueen marriage information. Could you look in number 14. Duplin County NC MARRIAGE RECORDS 1755-1868. Or thy may be information on John number 22. Records of emigrants from England & Scotland to NC. Number 87 Scottish-American Heirs in NC 1683-18883. John McQueen was born in Scotland ab. 1773 and married Jeannett of NC. Not sure which book would be best to look up. Thank you. Joyous Vincent

Hi Carolyn, Boy, your very simple request nearly got overlooked in the shuffle. >From # 62 February 20, 1839 M In Richmond county on the 16th, Mr. John Yates to Miss Ann Yates, daughter of William Yates, all of that county. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Carolyn Miller To: Dee Thompson Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 3:44 PM Subject: Yates/Yeats marriages Dee, >From your Reference Book #62, can you please give me information on ANY Yates/Yeats marriages during this period? Thanks Carolyn Miller

Thank you, Bob, for your patience. I really need first names on this one. There are literally dozens of Williamsons that could have been the ancestors of your Williamsons but without first names its almost an impossible task. >From # 50 WILLIAMSON, LEWIS March 3, 1795 Wife: Mary. Sons: Richard, Lewis, Joshua, Lolan, Seth. Daughters: Rebeccah, Nancy, Peggy, Susanna. Executors: Richard Williamson, Wynne Nance. Witnesses: Stephen Godwin. >From # 37 Book # 11 407 15 Aug. 1824-Griffeth J. White, Esq. Sheriff of Bladen County To Richd. Singletary-execution in favor of Wm. Richardson and against Joseph Cain . . . 200 acres on N side of N W River, granted to Phillip Williamson and conveyed by sd. Philip to his son Richard Williamson and from him sold by deed to Thos. Robeson on 1 Jan. 1783 and at the death of sd _________ it fell to his son William and by William conveyed to Jos. Cain on 30 May 1797 and sold on 4 Nov. 1822 by Sheriff. Wit: Wm. Richardson, Lovett Rayford. May Term 1825. 251 State of Louisiana and Parish-March 17th 1822. Dear Brother-I received your letter the 30th Jan. which gave us great satisfaction in hearing you and your family is in a reasonable good health and I can inform you that our family is tolereably well at present and the rest of our friends is all well and I can inform you that my daughter has got to this Country and Amos and Isabella is both married and moved last winter to the last Indian Punch (?) in Mississippi State abd respecting the business you wrote me it will be some time before I get a Power of Atty as it has to go to New Orleans to be signed by the Governor of State and I expect you can get my part as without as well as with and if you do you can send me by some safe hand. Whatever you do will satisfy me in the business Produce is much the same in this Country as with you we are all doing tolerably well in this Country our land is good-We make plenty to reward laborer. Our children are all married but Alice and Perry and Rosanna has been married and her husband! has left her she has a fine daughter. I think if you would move to this Country you would never repent your move as our land is good in this Country and tell Drussed (?) to come on and all that can come as I know the situation of you all in your poor sand hills with your Cider hills. I am on a Walnut hill and we desire to be remembered to all my friends in that Country. Your ever respected friend and C (signed) Jesse Williamson Handwriting proved by Daniel Windham. Deed Book 1 p-499. 21 Dec, 1787. Richard Horn to Lewis Williamson of Samson County, 200 lbs, 4 tract of land, 400 acres on N side of Dunns & Porters Swamp, 1 tract granted to Thomas Bryan on 18 May 1771 on both sides of Rooty Branch, 1 tract granted to George Clark on 22 Nov. 1771, adj. lands of Joseph Nobles, 1 tract granted to Joshua Stevens on 23 Oct. 1782 & 1 tract granted to Samuel Thornton. Wit: Laban Tatom, Richard Sessoms. November 1788. John White, C. C. >From # 4 Page 415: State of N. C. No. 1894, grant to Lewis Williamson, 100 A on N side of Dun swamp, and west side of Horse swamp, 20 Dec 1791 >From # 100 Grant Book 30, 3 March 1779-12 November 1779 ANSON COUNTY 1271 pg 316 STERLING WILLIAMSON 3 Sept 1779 200 acres N E of Great Pee Dee on the E side of Jones Creek, joining (a point) near a large pond Grant Book 32, December 1778-13 March 1780 DUPLIN COUNTY 1958 pg 49 SAMUEL WILLIAMSON 20 Aug 1779 100 acres on the W side of Great Cohera near the Fork of Great and little Cohera, joining JAMES MOORE, a swamp, and a Pond Grant Book 33, 10 December 1778-1 March 1780 GUILFORD COUNTY 2480 pg 93 ZACHARIAH WILLIAMSON 16 Dec 1778 200 acres on the Waters of Haw River, joining the sides of a branch, both sides of (several) Branches, and THOMAS BLAIR Alias DAVID PEEPLES 2497 pg 110 JOHN FLEMMING 13 Nov 1779 351 acres on both sides of Troublesoms Creek, joining UPTON WILLIAMSON, both sides of a Branch etc. >From # 30 Benjamin, Francis, Hardy, James, Job, Joseph and Samuel were all in Edgecombe County. Note: there are a gazillion Williamsons in Sampson County during this time frame. Could they be yours? I can't tell with no first names other than Lewis. By the way I can't find any cemetery or Bible records for him. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: RBurton904@aol.com To: d7777@worldnet.att.net Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2001 1:35 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Bladen_County_lookup Dee: I am hoping you have now unpacked your books and are settled into your new home. If you still have my earlier emails from July 2001, I am interested in any WILLIAMSONs appearing in early Bladen Co, NC deeds (prior to 1820). Could you also check your NC Land Patent Books for patents to Williamsons in Bladen or Columbus counties prior to 1850. I have been told that there is suppose to be a family bible record of a Lewis Williamson, of Bladen or Columbus Co, NC. I am working with a Mr. John Williamson, of Davidson, NC, who is planning on presenting a presentation on the Williamson family of Cerro Gordo of Bladen then Columbus Co, NC on 1/12/2002. Thank you so much for your willingness to help. Bob Burton in Gainesville, FL

>From # 157 BONHAM, George W. / CORBETT, Sophia E. / 10/16/1867 BONHAM, Hezekiah / GUFFORD, Elizabeth / 10/26/1811 BONHAM, Elizabeth / MORGAN, Newton / 08/21/1851 BONHAM, Emily / JOHNSON, Francis H. / 06/19/1866 BONHAM, Martha T. / JOHNSTON, John E. / 12/14/1854 BONHAM, Mary / NEWKIRK, Bryan B. / 12/23/1853 >From # 131 BONHAM, Hezekiah, New Hanover County, 1763 BONHAM, Hezekiah, New Hanover County, 1767 BONHAM, Samuel, New Hanover County, 1762 BONHAM, Samuel, New Hanover County, 1763 >From # 95 BONHAM, Samuel, Carter, Hezekiah. Nicholas, Tomlinson, Sarah. >From # 6 389. paraphrased. From the Will of Timothy Newkirk dated 31 Jan 1859, a mention of "niece Thankful, wife of Nathaniel Bonham slaves Aly and her child". >From # 17 250 BONHAM-CARTER FAMILIES The founder of the Bonham-Carter line which resides in southeastern North Carolina today was founded by one Samuel Bonham III (1714)-1771), who came down from Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the son of Samuel Bonham (died 1738) of Middlesex County, Virginia and the grandson of Samuel Bonham I (died 1703) and his wife Katherine (died 1715). The father of Samuel I is believed to have been George Bonham, first of that line in America, who came from Gravesend, England in 1635 at the age of 31. His wife is believed to have been Sarah Morton, daughter of George Morton. The consort of Samuel Bonham III was Thomasine Carter, an interesting but shadowy figure in our family history. She was born about 1720 in Craven County, North Carolina, daughter of John Carter, first sheriff of that precinct. He was killed in action in 1740 while stalking a renegade outlaw who ambushed him. The mother of Thomasine Carter was an Indian girl, probably a Tuscaroro. John Carter was the son of Edward Carter (1674-1736), who came to North Carolina from Isle of Wright County, Virginia, with his wife Margaret. Edward Carter was the son of Thomas Carter (1650-1710) , whose portrait accompanies this story, and Magdalen Moore, daughter of Lieutenant George Moore. Thomas was a noted planter of early Virginia, son of Thomas Carter, Senior (1610-1658) and Elianor Carter. The lineage of Elianor connects with English royalty, an account too lengthy to be featured here, but it has been traced back to Ancient Rome about 300BC. A younger brother of Edward Carter w! as Moore Carter (1680-1741), who became the ancestor of former United States President Jimmy Carter. Thomasine Carter is mentioned as Samuel Bonham's "consort" because there is no record of his ever having married her. In all records extant, she is listed as his "housekeeper", but in his will of 1771 she is left a widow's share. One son, named Ephraim Bonham, may have been Samuel;s son by an earlier unknown wife who died young. The other children were John Bonham, Ann Bonham, Sarah Bonham, Eleanor Bonham, and my ancestor, Hezekiah Bonham. Hezekiah was disinherited by his father for "having greatly disobliged him." It is not known exactly what Hezekiah did to so "disoblige" his father. Hezekiah Bonham was born about 1745 in New Hanover and died 1826. He married Ann Gufford, daughter of Nathaniel Gufford, Senior and Mary Gifford, formerly McGufford. Hezekiah fathered at least seven children: Margaret Bonham, Hezekiah Bonham, Jr., James B. Bonham, Lamech Bonham, John Bonham, William Bonham, and Mildred Bonham. These children became the parents of most of the Bonhams living in this area today. Hezekiah, Jr. is known to have married his cousin Elizabeth Gufford, and Lamech married Margaret McAlister. James B. Bonham, my ancestor, was born about 1788 and died about 1856 in Duplin County. He married twice: his first wife is believed to have been Mary Gufford, daughter of James Gufford, but unproven as yet. She died before 1845 and was not listed in the census records. James married Gincy Norris, born 1815, and daughter of Lewis Norris. By his first wife James was father of Zilpha Bonham, Mary A. Bonham, William B. Bonham and James R. Bonham. By the second wife, he was the father of Margaret Bonham, Robert H. Bonham, Obed Bonham, and Marsha Bonham. William B. Bonham married Mary Usher first and Martha Rochelle, second. Robert H. Bonham married Lucy Anderson. >From # 11 Bonham, Catharine ,070[New Hanover County], 1882, WB-E/452, AR Bonham, Charles M., 070, 1897, WB-G/547, AR Bonham, Hezekiah, 070, 1821, WB-C/40, AR Bonham, Samuel, 070, 1771, WB-C/20, AR Good luck! Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Becky Jones To: Dee Thompson Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 12:31 PM Subject: Re: Bladen_County_lookup I am looking for Wills, Deeds, and Marriage Records. I would also like to add the name Samuel Bonham m.Thomasina Carter. I guess this marriage would have been in the late 1700's. -----Original Message----- From: Dee Thompson <d7777@worldnet.att.net> To: Becky Jones <jones.becky@worldnet.att.net> Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 10:42 AM Subject: Re: Bladen_County_lookup Becky, You need to tell me what specifically you're looking for. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Becky Jones To: d7777@worldnet.att.net Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 10:40 AM Subject: Bladen_County_lookup Hi Dee, I am looking for info on the Bonham/Bonum Family. I know they were in Bladen, Duplin and New Hanover County and most likely spread to the other Eastern Counties. My Grandfather Obid Bonham was abt. 1855 and m. Mary Ellen Henderson 1883 at Island Creek, Duplin County. I believe his Father to be James B. Bonham of New Hanover and Duplin, I believe James wife to be Jane Norris Bonham d/o Louis Norris of Duplin. Any info on these Families will be most appreciated. Thanks

Kristi, I'm sure that both of those unfortunate incidents with John Warren and the law were simply some terrible mix-up. >From # 6 paraphrased 176. In the codicil (6 June 1832) of the Will of Felix Fredrick/Frederick dated 4 May 1831, "I take from my daus. Nancy Malprus, Jane Grimes and Catharine Grimes all rights to the negroes which I gave them in my will & give them $1 a piece". >From # 14 MALPASS, Lewis / TAYLOR, Celia / 03/24/1868 MALPASS, Lewis / HOLLAND, Mirriam / 05/28/1833 MALPASS, Elizabeth / GIBBS, Stafford / 10/08/1831 MALPASS, Tabitha / ROGERS, John / 07/12/1825 >From # 17 477 THE COSTON AND TINNIE HESTER FAMILY paraphrased Tinnie was the daughter of Neal Spencer Callihan (1873-1952) and Caledonia (Malpass) Callihan (1880-1920). >From # 5 Book 1A p. 258 (paraphrased) In a deed from THEOPS. WILLIAMS to JOHN COOK, both of Duplin County, 15 May 1785 a mention of lands adjoining HARDY MALPUS' corner. p. 491 (paraphrased) In a deed from WILLIAM NEWTON to WILLIAM WILKINSON, both of Duplin County, 14 January 1788 a mention of lands adjoining HARDY MALPASS' corner. Book 3A p. 533 (paraphrased) In a deed from ANTHONY DREW to OWEN CONNERLY, both of N. C. (county not given), 26 October 1808 a mention of lands adjoining HARDY MALPUS' corner. Book 4A p. 494 HUGH MAXWELL, co. Sur. for 56A to EDMOND DUNCAN (co.not given), 28 May 1813, sd. 56A on the ES of Halls Marsh, it being part of a 500A survey patented by MALPASS & deeded to sd. DUNCAN by the heirs of DANIEL SULLIVAN, beg. at a white oak on the edge of Halls Marsh, JAMES GRIMES' corner. Chainbearers: JESSE OUTLAW, SOLOMON JONES. July Ct. 1813. >From # 131 MALPASS, Ed., Chowan County, 1717 MALPUS, John, New Hanover County, 1763 MALPUS, John, New Hanover County, 1765 MALPUS, Richard, New Hanover County, 1763 MALPUS, Richard, New Hanover County, 1765 (Note: John Malpus and Richard Malpus were also listed under Molpus in this book) >From Jerome Tew's records: 1790 census MALPASS, Hardy, New Hanover County, 1/4/1/-/3 MALPASS, James, New Hanover County, 1/-/3/-/- MOLPASS, John, New Hanover County, 2/1/7/-/- >From # 157 MALPASS, Hanson / GARGANIOUS, Mary E. / 02/08/1867 MALPASS, John / BARNES, Catherine E. / 09/10/1855 MALPASS, John D. / MALPASS, Mary A. / 08/26/1860 MALPASS, John W. / WELLS, Susan A. / 08/23/1859 MALPASS, Loveth / PRIDGEN, Anna J. / 07/06/1854 MALPASS, Richard / GURGANUS, Lucretia / 04/15/1857 MALPASS, W. T. / PADGET, Betsey A. / 04/21/1859 MALPASS, William / WILLIAMSON, Margaret / 12/22/1801 MALPASS, Catherine / MOTT, Jesse R. / 07/20/1854 MALPASS, Huldah A. / PADGET, John W. / 12/23/1856 MALPASS, Malsey A. / LEE, Joshua T. / 07/19/1858 MALPASS, Martha / LEWIS, Peyton / 09/10/1857 MALPASS, Mary A. / MALPASS, John D. / 08/26/1860 MALPES (sic), Elizabeth / MOTT, Benjamin / 07/31/1798 Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Kristi McCauley <kmccauley1@worldnet.att.net> To: Thompson, Dee <d7777@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 11:02 AM Subject: Duplin Co I am interested on ANY information on the Malpass (Malpas. Molpas, Malpus, etc) family in Duplin county. I have John b 1773 in New Hanover Co and living in Duplin Co from at least 1810 until sometime after 1860 , his son John James ( I have seen him listed as both John and James) bc1810, married Mary and their children John Warren bc 1842, John James bc 1840 and John Thomas bc 1846 and Mary bc 1838. The males in this family seemed to go by their middle names. John Warren married Rachael Taylor in New Hanover Co in 1869 in the Jail after being arrested in Duplin Co for fornication and adultery! In 1879 John Warren and John Thomas killed a man named John Holland at a mill near the Lenoir/Duplin Co line. At this point they fled the area and changed their name to Hardison, a name they used until approximately 1910. Perhaps the publications #5, 14 and 18 might have some information on these folks. Hope I haven't bored you with too much information, but this has been a very difficult family to trace as I didn't know about the name change for years. Most of my information has come from census info and from the Bill Reeves Collection of newspaper clippings in the New Hanover library. Thank you, Kristi McCauley p.s. I think John bc1810 also had a daughter named Hepsey. I have seen her in census info as Hepsey Malpass, Hepsey Williams and Hepsey Taylor.

Listers, I hope this is helpful. North Carolina USGenWeb Archives - Muster Rolls, War of 1812 http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/military/1812roll.txt

Okay, let me give you what I read at three this morning. >From # 20 VIII THE WESTERN SETTLEMENTS, 1752-1762 By 1762, at least sixty-two pioneers had settled with their families on the fertile, undulating savannah land along the upper reaches of the Third and Fourth Creek. Like most of the other settlers considered in this study, the newcomers were Scottish and Scotch-Irish Presbyterians from Maryland and Pennsylvania. Although a majority of the Fourth Creek Settlers were "but lately come from Ireland," a considerable number were from families long settled in the colonies. Joining James Miller, the Allisons, and the Morrisons in what today is Iredell County were immigrants bearing such established Maryland names as Watt, Lewis, Alexander, Stevenson, Ireland, Elliott, Potts, and Berry The Watt family was in Kent and St. Mary's counties, Maryland before 1722 (footnote 1). William and James Watt, probably brothers, made their way to Carolina by way of the Cumberland Valley (footnote 2). Footnotes: 1. The Maryland Calendar of Wills, 8 vols., comp. and ed. Jane (Baldwin) Cotton (Baltimore: Kohn and Pollock, Inc., 1904-28), III, 189, V, 151, 155, 184 (hereafter cited as Maryland Calendar of Wills); Colonial Land Grant Records of North Carolina, State Library, Raleigh, N. C., VI, 232, 235 (here after cited as N. C. Land (Grants); Family data (Watt [s]), in John Abner Harris Papers, Southern Historical Collection, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C., (hereafter cited as Harris Papers). 2. Family data (Watt[s], Bowman, Allison). Harris Papers; Cumberland County Register's Dockets, Clerks Office, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pa., A, 93. (a few pages later) - At least a dozen additional pioneers removed to the Fourth Creek settlement from Lancaster County (PA). James Roseborough was an inhabitant of the Paxtang-Derry-Donegal area after 1745. The three Simontons migrated from Paxton or Conestoga township, and John Allison either from adjacent Derry or from the Octoraro Creek settlement. Hugh and William Bowman were closely associated with the Watt and Allison families in the Cumberland Valley. Hugh Bowman and William Watt were married to two of the daughters of James Allison, who died in the Cumberland Valley in 1762. >From # 31 FOURTH CREEK, rises in w Iredell County and flows east into Rowan County where Third and Fourth creeks join before entering South Yadkin River. It is the fourth creek in a series of creeks crossed by early settlers from Salisbury. The name appears on the Collet map, 1770. A settlement on this creek about 1750 later became the city of Statesville, which grew up around Fourth Creek (Presbyterian) Church. I even have a map that shows the original grants of the Fourth Creek Settlement, 1750-62. The map shows the grants of William Watt and James Watt (side by side) Neal, please tell me that this might be your family. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Neal <nwatts@swbell.net> To: Dee Thompson <d7777@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 3:45 PM Subject: Re: Watts Moving Dee, Thomas Watts b. 1722 (prob. VA) d. 1792 in Kershaw County, SC) m. Tabitha ??? and moved to Kershaw County, SC between 1752 and 1756. Children include John, Benjamin, Tabitha, Julius Alexander and Isaiah. This family spread like locusts across the south. John's sons were in GA and MS. Julius Alexander's moved to AL, MS and TX. Benjamin's moved to AL and Isaiah and some of his sons moved to FL. Once you know they're related, you see a lot of first cousins moving together. John Watts b. 1752 in VA moved to Washington County, GA I think he married twice, based on the grouping of children. The second wife was Tabitha (yes, another). She's the one on the 1805 Lottery and was a joint administrator of his estate with Josiah Watts. His obit in Louisville did not name his children. He died suddenly in 1803 and left no will or it was lost in one of the many Washington County fires. His children are defined from Jane L. Watts marriage announcement, Memoirs of GA, and estate administration records. Josiah Watts, b. abt 1780 married Margaret "Peggy" Evans. After holding a number of posts in Washington County, many of the same as his father, he moved to Wayne County, MS. One of my main concerns is identifying the parents of Peggy. While I know Josiah made several trips back and forth to MS Territory, we have only the 1812 passport which names his traveling companions Josiah Evans and John Evans Watts. Am I correct, that once a passport was issued, it could be reused? If so, then the 1807 passport transcribed Joseph Watts and George Evans is probably misread and it is Josiah not Joseph. I really need a copy of the original to verify whether my supposition is correct. Back to the top: Thomas Watts may have come from Prince William County, VA, one of the two locations of lost Watts lines (the other being Anson County, NC). However, one bit of data on John Watts may indicate Prince William County. Some old genealogies tied Thomas to Francis Watts, but that has been DISPROVEN. Most likely his father is named John. But, Josiah appears frequently in multiple lines. There may be a common Josiah Watts further back. E.g., I've traced every Josiah Watts in the south born between 1775 and 1850. They belong to either this line, that of Thomas Watts/Hannah Rust Boggess (moved from VA to GA near John Watts) or Josiah Watts of Tishimingo County, MS (who was born in VA) Ok,ok You asked what time and I told you how to build a chronometer. The brief answer is Thomas Watts b. 1722 in VA So, is the move finished? Do you know Lynda Jernigan? Good hunting, Neal

Butch, Sorry to hear about the hard drive failure. That is a REAL bummer. I just lost a good bit of info due to my improper backing up as well. I hate it when that happens. You and I corresponded a while back with the below document as well. My names are below. The one you helped me with specifically is Edge. Good luck. I hope you can retrieve much of the stuff you lost and do not have to start all over. Take Care, Sharon Dover Romanek Fax:( 305)675-8045. e-mail: PRIMARY sromanek@salisbury.net sromanek@hotmail.com Researching: Romanek, Gucwa, Dover,Shrader, Tyner, Johnston, Williams, Edge, Smith, Kirksey, DeMers, Murphy, Allen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred & Fran Powell" <fpowellsr@starpower.net> To: <NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 7:31 AM Subject: Re: [NCBLADEN-L] HD FAILURE - LOST EMAIL, HELP!! Butch, did you send this to me? Fran fpowellsr@starpower.net A SHORT HISTORY OF BRAIR BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH BLADEN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA By Rev. Nash A. Odom, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Dublin, N.C. and President of the Bladen County Historical Society. Briar Branch Baptist Church is the third oldest Baptist Church in Bladen County. The church had its beginning as a mission of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church of Sampson County [ed: Cumberland County] which some years ago was in Bladen County. According to the records of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church that church began holding conferences at Briar Branch on Saturday before the fourth Lords Day in October of 1828. This was some four years before White Lake Baptist Church was constituted as the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and some six years before Hickory Grove Baptist Church was constituted. But Briar Branch continued to be a mission of Beaverdam Church until 1843, and was not duly constituted. In a conference at Briar Branch on Saturday before the fourth Lord's Day in October of 1843, Beaver Dam Baptist Church agreed to dismiss the following members to constitute the church at Briar Branch: Amos Cain, Daniel L. Smith, Daniel Smith, Daniel Register, George W. Downing, Thomas Sessoms, William D. Smith, Baseter Davis, Edward Davis, Beaman West, Sarah A. Smith, Rhoda Gardner, Mary A. Downing, Elizabeth Smith, Aley Bryant, Margaret Sessoms, Anna M. Tatum, Elsa McLemore, May J. Tatum, Mary J. Reeves, Mary Register, John Smith, Sr., Evin Downing, William Harvey, John H. Tatum, William J. Cowan, Daniel R. Cain, John D. Smith, Owen J. Gardner, Nathan H. Jones, Meredith Cain, Helen Davis, Francis Sessoms, Ann J. Harvey, Mary Smith, Susan Smith, Martha Smith, Elizabeth A. Downing, Jane Weeks, Susan Smith, Sr., Mary Sessoms, Molsey Davis, James Smith, Theophlus Tatum, Wright McLemore, John Downing, James S. Beard, John Cain, Milton J. Smith, Thomas B. Cowan, William C. West, John Edge, Elizabeth Cain, Mary Downing, Pen[n]y Hayes, Sarah Suggs, Claressa Beard, Susan Smith, Zillpha Smith, Mary A. Cain, Francis Sessoms, Martha West. On September 15, 1848, George W. Downing gave land to Briar Branch Church, John Cain and Theopheles Tatum were the deacons and trustees that handled the transaction. The deed states that it was a certain tract or parcel of land lying on the Westside of Turnbull Creek containing one acre more or less. The witnesses were J, J. Jones and D. R. Cain. This deed is found in the Register of Deeds Office, Bladen County, Book 44, Page 5. Briar Branch Church became a member of the old Cape Fear Baptist Association soon after her organization. The minutes of the Cape Fear Association for 1851 records Briar Branch as a member of that body with 9 baptisms that year and 139 members. It was the second largest member of the Association in Bladen County that year, second only to Beaverdam Church which was the mother church of Briar Branch. Delegates to the 1851 Association were T. Tatum, J. Downing, and D.R. Cain. Their report sent in says, "This church has had a revival. No Pastor." The minutes of the Cape Fear Association for 1854 that D.C. Shaw, John H. Tatum, and D.R. Cain were the delegates and the churches report read, Complain of difficulties, which have produced coldness and discord, Elder James Cashwell is Pastor." The minutes of the Fifty-third Session of the Cape Fear Association for 1857 reports the following delegates, "Theophilus Tatum, W.T. Jessup, J.H. Tatum"' and the church had 141 members. Their report concerning the state of the church reads, "Has a flourishing Bible Society, and thinks that appearance betoken good. Elder Wm. Ayers is Pastor." The minutes of the Cape Fear Association for 1857 mentions that the Briar Branch Bible Society contributed $6.70 to the Association and $5,00 to the Domestic Mission Board. The Minutes for 1858 gives the following report; " Communicates nothing interesting, Elder William Ayers is supply." Delegates for 1858 were Jonathan Jones, Nathan Johnson and W.F. Jessup and there were 155 members. The minutes of the Cape Fear Association for 1859 records the following delegates: G. W. Downing, E.J. Cain, J.H. Tatum, and W K. Register and there were 122 members. The report for that year read, " Has nothing interesting. Has dismissed a considerable number to join other churches. Elder William Ayres is Supply." Two new churches being constituted that year that perhaps drew members from Briar Branch were Paradise Baptist Church and White Oak Baptist Church. Surely White Oak Church took some of the members. The trend for Briar Branch continues to go downward. The minutes for 1861 lists the following delegates: T. Tatum, J.H. Tatum, and A. Smith. There were 106 members, and their report reads, "Difficulties, has no pastor and no additions of members." One interesting question was presented to the Cape Fear Association for 1862, The question presented on Oct. 25th of that year for the association to consider was " Is it right for a member of the church to distill his own fruit and that of his neighbors, and use the spirits as he pleases or sell it to good citizens?" The answer given was; "The quere from Briar Branch Church was again taken up and answered as follows to-wit: Such are the circumstances with which we are now surrounded, that any other than that of medicinal and mechanical purposes savors the spirit of extortion that characterizes the present course of the wicked world, and that any toleration beyond that will tend to evil." Briar Branch, made an application for a letter of dismission to join the Cedar Creek Association and the application was granted that same year. They were represented at this last association by T. Davis, J.H. Tatum, and G.W, Downing and there were 105 members. Their report for 1862 read: "No special change. Has been without a Pastor the past year. Brother Joab Smith has labored with them." The minutes of the Cedar Creek Association for 1863 records that Briar Branch was a member of that Association and was represented by W. T. Jessup, J. R. Tatum, and W. Downing. The church grew to 128 members that year. Their report reads, " This church has enjoyed a revival season, Christians revived, sinners awakened and mourners converted. Elder Joab Smith is their Pastor." The minutes of the Cedar Creek Association of 1864 reports, Nothing special. F. Prevail, Pastor." Delegates were J.H. Tatum, E.J. Cain and D.S. Tatum. The minutes of the Cedar Creek for 1867 mentions, " Have enjoyed some precious meetings. Twenty added by baptism, Elder Martin is Pastor." Delegates were Wm. Suggs, W.H. Downing, and J.H. Tatum. There were 103 members. The minutes of the session of the Cedar Creek for 1869 reveal the following resolution passed: " Resolved, that the next session of this body be held with the church at Briar Branch, Bladen County, N.C. commencing at half past 10 o'clock A.M. on Thursday before third Sabbath in October, 1870. Elder A.B. Alderman, to preach the Introductory Sermon; Elder E. D. Johnson, Alternate." Pastor for 1869 was W.S. Melvin, Clerk was W.T. Jessup. The following interesting item is found in the minutes for 1869: " A young lady, a member of one of the churches, (who died in Florida) having on her death bed, given her breast pin to be sold for Foreign Missions, the Association buys the same at five dollars and presents the pin to her youngest sister." Included among those who contributed to buying the pin from Briar Branch were A.S. Smith, $ .25; J.S. Beard, $ .25; Elder J. Smith, $ .25; and V. Downing, $ .50. The minutes of the Cedar Creek Association for 1872 records that W. S. Melvin was the pastor and clerk W.T. Jessup. Briar Branch Church continued as a member of the Cedar Creek Association until 1892. The minutes for 1891 record the following delegates: " M. Johnson, H. W. Cain, and T.L. Jones." There were 103 members. Eleven of the twenty-six churches in the Cedar Creek Association that year were located in Bladen County. In 1891, H.W. Cain was Superintendent of the Sunday School which had 22 enrolled, The pastor was D. S. Bullard and the clerk was D.C. Shaw. The last year that Briar Branch was a member of the Cedar Creek Association was 1892. Her delegates that year to the association that met at White Oak Church were D.S. Bullard, J.J. Bullard, and H. Smith. The church had 85 members, Elder C.E. Beard was the Pastor and D. C. Shaw was the clerk. Letters for granted the following churches that year from Cedar Creek Association to join the Bladen Baptist Association: Briar Branch, Beard's Chapel, Cypress Creek, Centre Road, Kate's Chapel, Smith's Chapel, Suggs Grove, White Oak, and White Lake. We know very little about the first church house that Briar Branch occupied. It was probably a one-room log or frame wooden building which was the style or nature of Baptist buildings of that day. There was a building standing in 1848 for the church building is mentioned in the deed filed. This building was used until a new one was built in 1898. The first house of worship was lost by fire. The present house of worship was the one built in 1898. The Bladen Associational minutes for 1927 states that this building was valued at $1,500. The minutes of Briar Branch Church for November 2, 1947, relates that, " a vote was cast to put Sunday School rooms at the back of the church. Mrs. Lula Long gave timber to be cut for framing." Briar Branch licensed Richard McDuffie to preach the gospel in June of 1949. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Glenn McDuffie of Briar Branch Church and is currently the pastor of the Carolina Beach Baptist Church. He was ordained at a special service held on the fourth Sunday in February of 1952 at Briar Branch. Among those having served as pastors have been: J.H. Dobson, M.L. Mintz, D.L. Johnson, A.J. Freeman, Alex Peterson, C.B. Horne, W.A. Coleman, A.D. Carter, A.C. Herring, A.H. Dove, T.R. Spell, L.L. Todd, Ervin Jerrell, E.C. Reeves, George Denton, E.L. Anderson. The present pastor is Rev. L. L. Barnes. He has served for 19 years. The church has just completed a remodeling program under Rev. Barnes and added a porch and steeple. The church has used Jones Lake and Salters Lake for many years as places for baptismal Services. Among the early members was William J. Cowan who was a very prominent citizen of Bladen County. He was the son of John Cowan who married Elizabeth Salter. Elizabeth was the daughter of William Salter and Sarah Lloyd Salter Bladen County's famous heroine in the Battle of Elizabethtown. The Cowans lived at one time in that section of the county near the Salters. General W.J. Cowan was a member of the House of Commons in North Carolina in 1817, 1818, and 1821. His wife, Charlotte is buried in the Cowan-Lesesne Cemetery near Dublin, also his adopted son whose monument reads thus: "William Cowan, Son of James W. and Lucy Ann Lesesne and adopted son of W.J. Cowan. Born July 11, 1832 - Died September 2, 1850." His wife's monument reads, " Charlotte, Wife of Gen. W.J. Cowan, Died Aug. 6, 1846, Aged 62 years." There is a Cowan's Branch that flows nearby. General William J. Cowan will is recorded in Bladen County and was dated Apr 14, 1855, and his will states that he was formerly a resident of Bladen County but was residing in 1855 in Washington, D. C. He was buried Washington, D.C. His sister was a prominent member the old Welsh Neck Baptist Church in South Carolina and married General Evander McIver. Note: This article was published in The Bladen Journal, Elizabethtown, North Carolina, December 28, 1972. [Ed Note: Geodetic coordinates are: N 34° 44.273' - W 078° 36.256'] BRIAR BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH FOUNDERS.. From my research into our family genealogical history, I have added this section in order to better identify the people named in the above document. The Briar Branch Baptist Church is today, year 2000 ce, an active church. It is located in Bladen County on what is now known as NC 242 between the intersection of NC 53 and Ammon, near Jones Lake. The Reverent Charles Butler is pastor. ----- Original Message ----- From: Butch Butler <bbutler@home.com> To: <NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2001 10:23 AM Subject: [NCBLADEN-L] HD FAILURE - LOST EMAIL, HELP!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HSB.2ACE/1285 Message Board Post: Looking for information on Stephen Strickland b. May 23, 1782 in Bladen County, N.C. Who were his parents and where did they originally come from? Thanks

Hay Butch , If you go here any email that was posted to the list is here just type in name of this and then it will take you there http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl Wanda Hester Hammond

Butch, did you send this to me? Fran fpowellsr@starpower.net A SHORT HISTORY OF BRAIR BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH BLADEN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA By Rev. Nash A. Odom, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Dublin, N.C. and President of the Bladen County Historical Society. Briar Branch Baptist Church is the third oldest Baptist Church in Bladen County. The church had its beginning as a mission of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church of Sampson County [ed: Cumberland County] which some years ago was in Bladen County. According to the records of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church that church began holding conferences at Briar Branch on Saturday before the fourth Lords Day in October of 1828. This was some four years before White Lake Baptist Church was constituted as the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and some six years before Hickory Grove Baptist Church was constituted. But Briar Branch continued to be a mission of Beaverdam Church until 1843, and was not duly constituted. In a conference at Briar Branch on Saturday before the fourth Lord's Day in October of 1843, Beaver Dam Baptist Church agreed to dismiss the following members to constitute the church at Briar Branch: Amos Cain, Daniel L. Smith, Daniel Smith, Daniel Register, George W. Downing, Thomas Sessoms, William D. Smith, Baseter Davis, Edward Davis, Beaman West, Sarah A. Smith, Rhoda Gardner, Mary A. Downing, Elizabeth Smith, Aley Bryant, Margaret Sessoms, Anna M. Tatum, Elsa McLemore, May J. Tatum, Mary J. Reeves, Mary Register, John Smith, Sr., Evin Downing, William Harvey, John H. Tatum, William J. Cowan, Daniel R. Cain, John D. Smith, Owen J. Gardner, Nathan H. Jones, Meredith Cain, Helen Davis, Francis Sessoms, Ann J. Harvey, Mary Smith, Susan Smith, Martha Smith, Elizabeth A. Downing, Jane Weeks, Susan Smith, Sr., Mary Sessoms, Molsey Davis, James Smith, Theophlus Tatum, Wright McLemore, John Downing, James S. Beard, John Cain, Milton J. Smith, Thomas B. Cowan, William C. West, John Edge, Elizabeth Cain, Mary Downing, Pen[n]y Hayes, Sarah Suggs, Claressa Beard, Susan Smith, Zillpha Smith, Mary A. Cain, Francis Sessoms, Martha West. On September 15, 1848, George W. Downing gave land to Briar Branch Church, John Cain and Theopheles Tatum were the deacons and trustees that handled the transaction. The deed states that it was a certain tract or parcel of land lying on the Westside of Turnbull Creek containing one acre more or less. The witnesses were J, J. Jones and D. R. Cain. This deed is found in the Register of Deeds Office, Bladen County, Book 44, Page 5. Briar Branch Church became a member of the old Cape Fear Baptist Association soon after her organization. The minutes of the Cape Fear Association for 1851 records Briar Branch as a member of that body with 9 baptisms that year and 139 members. It was the second largest member of the Association in Bladen County that year, second only to Beaverdam Church which was the mother church of Briar Branch. Delegates to the 1851 Association were T. Tatum, J. Downing, and D.R. Cain. Their report sent in says, "This church has had a revival. No Pastor." The minutes of the Cape Fear Association for 1854 that D.C. Shaw, John H. Tatum, and D.R. Cain were the delegates and the churches report read, Complain of difficulties, which have produced coldness and discord, Elder James Cashwell is Pastor." The minutes of the Fifty-third Session of the Cape Fear Association for 1857 reports the following delegates, "Theophilus Tatum, W.T. Jessup, J.H. Tatum"' and the church had 141 members. Their report concerning the state of the church reads, "Has a flourishing Bible Society, and thinks that appearance betoken good. Elder Wm. Ayers is Pastor." The minutes of the Cape Fear Association for 1857 mentions that the Briar Branch Bible Society contributed $6.70 to the Association and $5,00 to the Domestic Mission Board. The Minutes for 1858 gives the following report; " Communicates nothing interesting, Elder William Ayers is supply." Delegates for 1858 were Jonathan Jones, Nathan Johnson and W.F. Jessup and there were 155 members. The minutes of the Cape Fear Association for 1859 records the following delegates: G. W. Downing, E.J. Cain, J.H. Tatum, and W K. Register and there were 122 members. The report for that year read, " Has nothing interesting. Has dismissed a considerable number to join other churches. Elder William Ayres is Supply." Two new churches being constituted that year that perhaps drew members from Briar Branch were Paradise Baptist Church and White Oak Baptist Church. Surely White Oak Church took some of the members. The trend for Briar Branch continues to go downward. The minutes for 1861 lists the following delegates: T. Tatum, J.H. Tatum, and A. Smith. There were 106 members, and their report reads, "Difficulties, has no pastor and no additions of members." One interesting question was presented to the Cape Fear Association for 1862, The question presented on Oct. 25th of that year for the association to consider was " Is it right for a member of the church to distill his own fruit and that of his neighbors, and use the spirits as he pleases or sell it to good citizens?" The answer given was; "The quere from Briar Branch Church was again taken up and answered as follows to-wit: Such are the circumstances with which we are now surrounded, that any other than that of medicinal and mechanical purposes savors the spirit of extortion that characterizes the present course of the wicked world, and that any toleration beyond that will tend to evil." Briar Branch, made an application for a letter of dismission to join the Cedar Creek Association and the application was granted that same year. They were represented at this last association by T. Davis, J.H. Tatum, and G.W, Downing and there were 105 members. Their report for 1862 read: "No special change. Has been without a Pastor the past year. Brother Joab Smith has labored with them." The minutes of the Cedar Creek Association for 1863 records that Briar Branch was a member of that Association and was represented by W. T. Jessup, J. R. Tatum, and W. Downing. The church grew to 128 members that year. Their report reads, " This church has enjoyed a revival season, Christians revived, sinners awakened and mourners converted. Elder Joab Smith is their Pastor." The minutes of the Cedar Creek Association of 1864 reports, Nothing special. F. Prevail, Pastor." Delegates were J.H. Tatum, E.J. Cain and D.S. Tatum. The minutes of the Cedar Creek for 1867 mentions, " Have enjoyed some precious meetings. Twenty added by baptism, Elder Martin is Pastor." Delegates were Wm. Suggs, W.H. Downing, and J.H. Tatum. There were 103 members. The minutes of the session of the Cedar Creek for 1869 reveal the following resolution passed: " Resolved, that the next session of this body be held with the church at Briar Branch, Bladen County, N.C. commencing at half past 10 o'clock A.M. on Thursday before third Sabbath in October, 1870. Elder A.B. Alderman, to preach the Introductory Sermon; Elder E. D. Johnson, Alternate." Pastor for 1869 was W.S. Melvin, Clerk was W.T. Jessup. The following interesting item is found in the minutes for 1869: " A young lady, a member of one of the churches, (who died in Florida) having on her death bed, given her breast pin to be sold for Foreign Missions, the Association buys the same at five dollars and presents the pin to her youngest sister." Included among those who contributed to buying the pin from Briar Branch were A.S. Smith, $ .25; J.S. Beard, $ .25; Elder J. Smith, $ .25; and V. Downing, $ .50. The minutes of the Cedar Creek Association for 1872 records that W. S. Melvin was the pastor and clerk W.T. Jessup. Briar Branch Church continued as a member of the Cedar Creek Association until 1892. The minutes for 1891 record the following delegates: " M. Johnson, H. W. Cain, and T.L. Jones." There were 103 members. Eleven of the twenty-six churches in the Cedar Creek Association that year were located in Bladen County. In 1891, H.W. Cain was Superintendent of the Sunday School which had 22 enrolled, The pastor was D. S. Bullard and the clerk was D.C. Shaw. The last year that Briar Branch was a member of the Cedar Creek Association was 1892. Her delegates that year to the association that met at White Oak Church were D.S. Bullard, J.J. Bullard, and H. Smith. The church had 85 members, Elder C.E. Beard was the Pastor and D. C. Shaw was the clerk. Letters for granted the following churches that year from Cedar Creek Association to join the Bladen Baptist Association: Briar Branch, Beard's Chapel, Cypress Creek, Centre Road, Kate's Chapel, Smith's Chapel, Suggs Grove, White Oak, and White Lake. We know very little about the first church house that Briar Branch occupied. It was probably a one-room log or frame wooden building which was the style or nature of Baptist buildings of that day. There was a building standing in 1848 for the church building is mentioned in the deed filed. This building was used until a new one was built in 1898. The first house of worship was lost by fire. The present house of worship was the one built in 1898. The Bladen Associational minutes for 1927 states that this building was valued at $1,500. The minutes of Briar Branch Church for November 2, 1947, relates that, " a vote was cast to put Sunday School rooms at the back of the church. Mrs. Lula Long gave timber to be cut for framing." Briar Branch licensed Richard McDuffie to preach the gospel in June of 1949. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Glenn McDuffie of Briar Branch Church and is currently the pastor of the Carolina Beach Baptist Church. He was ordained at a special service held on the fourth Sunday in February of 1952 at Briar Branch. Among those having served as pastors have been: J.H. Dobson, M.L. Mintz, D.L. Johnson, A.J. Freeman, Alex Peterson, C.B. Horne, W.A. Coleman, A.D. Carter, A.C. Herring, A.H. Dove, T.R. Spell, L.L. Todd, Ervin Jerrell, E.C. Reeves, George Denton, E.L. Anderson. The present pastor is Rev. L. L. Barnes. He has served for 19 years. The church has just completed a remodeling program under Rev. Barnes and added a porch and steeple. The church has used Jones Lake and Salters Lake for many years as places for baptismal Services. Among the early members was William J. Cowan who was a very prominent citizen of Bladen County. He was the son of John Cowan who married Elizabeth Salter. Elizabeth was the daughter of William Salter and Sarah Lloyd Salter Bladen County's famous heroine in the Battle of Elizabethtown. The Cowans lived at one time in that section of the county near the Salters. General W.J. Cowan was a member of the House of Commons in North Carolina in 1817, 1818, and 1821. His wife, Charlotte is buried in the Cowan-Lesesne Cemetery near Dublin, also his adopted son whose monument reads thus: "William Cowan, Son of James W. and Lucy Ann Lesesne and adopted son of W.J. Cowan. Born July 11, 1832 - Died September 2, 1850." His wife's monument reads, " Charlotte, Wife of Gen. W.J. Cowan, Died Aug. 6, 1846, Aged 62 years." There is a Cowan's Branch that flows nearby. General William J. Cowan will is recorded in Bladen County and was dated Apr 14, 1855, and his will states that he was formerly a resident of Bladen County but was residing in 1855 in Washington, D. C. He was buried Washington, D.C. His sister was a prominent member the old Welsh Neck Baptist Church in South Carolina and married General Evander McIver. Note: This article was published in The Bladen Journal, Elizabethtown, North Carolina, December 28, 1972. [Ed Note: Geodetic coordinates are: N 34° 44.273' - W 078° 36.256'] BRIAR BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH FOUNDERS.. From my research into our family genealogical history, I have added this section in order to better identify the people named in the above document. The Briar Branch Baptist Church is today, year 2000 ce, an active church. It is located in Bladen County on what is now known as NC 242 between the intersection of NC 53 and Ammon, near Jones Lake. The Reverent Charles Butler is pastor. ----- Original Message ----- From: Butch Butler <bbutler@home.com> To: <NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2001 10:23 AM Subject: [NCBLADEN-L] HD FAILURE - LOST EMAIL, HELP!!

I have been given permission by Dale Register to post his address on the mailing list so those of you that wish to obtain the books of Sampson County North Carolina Cemeteries can contact him. Dale and his friend have done an excellent job in compiling the names and dates of those buried in Sampson County. Doris Dale Register 2908 Register - Sutton Rd. Rosehill, NC 28458

Hi! I am still trying to find Oscar and Ollie Butler in Pender County. I know you must be frustrated with the drive failure. Please keep in touch. Annie Byrd McKee Clarkton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Butch Butler" <bbutler@home.com> To: <NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2001 10:23 AM Subject: [NCBLADEN-L] HD FAILURE - LOST EMAIL, HELP!! > Hi Everyone, > > I have just suffered a complete hard drive failure and nothing is > recoverable...including all my archived genealogical email going back to > 1993! Luckily, I have my database backed up to a CD....should have done the > email also, but hindsight is 20/20. > > If any of you have send me email in recent months, please dig into your > "Sent Items" folder and resend them to me if you can. If you haven't > corresponded with me in recent months, but have in the past, please send me > a "hello" message so I can recover your email address. I have a broadband > internet connection, so multiple emails will not be a problem. > > I know this is a pain in the neck, but I don't want to lose contact with any > of you. > > Warm Regards, > > Butch > > >

That's rough. Margie Davis Austin Roe Researching Davis, Hester, Singletary, Barnes, Noble in Bladen and surrounding counties.

Hi Everyone, I have just suffered a complete hard drive failure and nothing is recoverable...including all my archived genealogical email going back to 1993! Luckily, I have my database backed up to a CD....should have done the email also, but hindsight is 20/20. If any of you have send me email in recent months, please dig into your "Sent Items" folder and resend them to me if you can. If you haven't corresponded with me in recent months, but have in the past, please send me a "hello" message so I can recover your email address. I have a broadband internet connection, so multiple emails will not be a problem. I know this is a pain in the neck, but I don't want to lose contact with any of you. Warm Regards, Butch