Talk about confused - I have no idea where this e-mail came from - I don't even know where it's going. >From # 108 Elizabethtown 264 Sikes, Jackson, W, M, 36, NC, Cooper Sikes, Martha, W, F, NC Sikes, John W., W, M, 3, NC Sikes, Molly, W, F, 2, NC Rowan, John Sr., W, M, 88, NC >From # 34 94. LUKE SYKES CEMETERY. a.k.a. McDUFFIE CEMETERY Location: S of Hwy 53, 4.3 miles NW of the intersection of Hwy 242 and Hwy 53, back of what was he W. A. Woodburn house, but now [1984] the Mike Thaggard house. Recorded by Wanda S. Campbell. 132. SYKES CEMETERY Location: On W side of Hwy 53, about 4.5 miles NW of White Oak, adjacent to and visible from the road. Recorded by Nash A. Odom on March 23, 1971, reviewed and updated by Wanda Suggs Campbell April 10. 1985. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: bladencounty@att.net To: d7777@worldnet.att.net Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 10:18 PM Subject: John Winston Sykes Can you find John Winston Sykes in the 1870 Bladen census, #108 ? My latest census book is 1860. Thanks. ---------------------- Forwarded Message: --------------------- From: "Craig and Kim Smith" <craigkim@intrstar.net> To: <bladencounty@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Sykes' background Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0700 I am trying to contact Jason Bordeaux, reguarding some information on the Sykes. My name is Kimberly Sykes Smith. I have been trying to find the location of the Sykes Cemetary in Bladen county. I was excited to see the tombstones of some of the Sykes... Would you please E-mail me the location??? My great-grandparents were Anna "Florence" Edwards Sykes (1883-1954) and John Winston "Winnie" Sykes (1867-1939), I am having trouble finding out who Winnie's parents were. My daddy thinks that they called his father Jack. I can't find any record, so far of a John Winston being born to anyone, but his resemblance to John Wesley struck a nerve. I hate to ask, but could you help??? Thank you, Kim S. Smith -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am trying to contact Jason Bordeaux, reguarding some information on the Sykes. My name is Kimberly Sykes Smith. I have been trying to find the location of the Sykes Cemetary in Bladen county. I was excited to see the tombstones of some of the Sykes... Would you please E-mail me the location??? My great-grandparents were Anna "Florence" Edwards Sykes (1883-1954) and John Winston "Winnie" Sykes (1867-1939), I am having trouble finding out who Winnie's parents were. My daddy thinks that they called his father Jack. I can't find any record, so far of a John Winston being born to anyone, but his resemblance to John Wesley struck a nerve. I hate to ask, but could you help??? Thank you, Kim S. Smith

If the person from Raleigh NC who tried to contact a Henry Streety for info on the STREETY family please get in contact with us. I realize this is unusual but this person talked with Henry and name and phone # were not secured. Betty & Allen Johannes abelj@htcomp.net

Posted on: Bladen County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Bladen/11620 Surname: STREETY ------------------------- We are hoping someone from Raleigh NC who is looking for STREETY info sees this. This person called another Streety but did not leave a name & number. If this person sees this please contact us POB 956 Meridian, TX 76665 abelj@htcomp.net 254.435.2606

Posted on: Bladen County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Bladen/11618 Surname: CROMARTIE, DEVANE ------------------------- We have some materials by Emmie Cromartie which we copied @ NC State A5rchives. I will have to check it further to see what we have. We do have as you do Alexander and Elizabeth DeVane Cromartie with only two sons. No info on parents of Elizabeth.

For anyone interested in making written inquiry about Methodist ministers [Churches?] of the NC conference area: William Perkins Library Attn. Bill Irwin, Curator Methodist Collection Duke University, Durham NC 22706 Phone: 919 - 660-5820 I have written to inquire about the Reverends Peter CARLTON and Daniel CULBRETH. Completely forgot to ask about Reverend Isaac W. WEST, but come to think of it, I don't know that he was Methodist. Can anyone help with that question? Fran fpowellsr@starpower.net

You lost me there - I don't have any later marriages. If its any help, all the BLANTON Wills were filed in either Rutherford County or Cleveland County except for three: Abraham Blanton's Will of 1874 that was filed in Duplin, Richard Blanton's Will that was filed in Duplin in 1821, and John Blanton's Will that was filed in Martin County in 1790. For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeansroots@aol.com To: d7777@worldnet.att.net Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 9:42 AM Subject: Re: will of James James 1796 Hi GenieAngel, This must be the right James as the names match. I wonder where those marriages of the later BLANTONS are listed. Maybe Sampson CO? Thanks so much for your help now and forever. Jeanie<3 In a message dated 6/7/01 5:08:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, d7777@worldnet.att.net writes: Hi Jeanie, I need to be sure we're singing out of the same hymnal. From # 95 1796 JAMES, JAMES, Thomas E., Gabriel H., Thackey, Mary, Dwinney, Nancy T., Rebecca, Catherine; Shepperd, Thomas. From # 6 261. JAMES, JAMES (CR. 035.801.6/A-227) 14 Mar 1790 - Oct Term 1796 son THOMAS E. all the Lands I purchased for [sic] JAMES PEARSALL amounting in the whole to 355 acres; son GABRIEL H. land I purchased from ALEXANDR DICKSON & plantation and Land Known by the name of Pearce's place; wife MARY I will that she live at the Cross rodes, The Mantion House or run ovr to the place called the Cool spring (at her Option); wife MARY and children MARY TEACHEY, THOMAS E., ELIZABETH, DORETHY, ANN, GABRIEL HOLMES, REBECCA & CATHRINE R. my whole estate of negroes; negro Sall to live with my children in her old age and they to give her comfortable food & Clothing suitable to her age; wife MARY all my Household furniture, stock of every Kind & plantation Tools, negro Judy; friend THOMAS SHEPPARD 20 Silver Dollars 2 years after my death; one dollar to be given to the Daughter of JAMES BAILEY of Bladen County, sd. Bailey was formerly a merchant at Had park extrs: wife MARY, friends JEREMIAH PEARSALL, JAMES CARR, GABRIEL HOLMES wit: THOS. ROUTLEDGE SENR, WILLIAM JOHNSTON, JOSEPH JOHNSON signed: James James There are no BLANTON/JAMES marriages in # 14

Hi Jeanie, I need to be sure we're singing out of the same hymnal. >From # 95 1796 JAMES, JAMES, Thomas E., Gabriel H., Thackey, Mary, Dwinney, Nancy T., Rebecca, Catherine; Shepperd, Thomas. >From # 6 261. JAMES, JAMES (CR. 035.801.6/A-227) 14 Mar 1790 - Oct Term 1796 son THOMAS E. all the Lands I purchased for [sic] JAMES PEARSALL amounting in the whole to 355 acres; son GABRIEL H. land I purchased from ALEXANDR DICKSON & plantation and Land Known by the name of Pearce's place; wife MARY I will that she live at the Cross rodes, The Mantion House or run ovr to the place called the Cool spring (at her Option); wife MARY and children MARY TEACHEY, THOMAS E., ELIZABETH, DORETHY, ANN, GABRIEL HOLMES, REBECCA & CATHRINE R. my whole estate of negroes; negro Sall to live with my children in her old age and they to give her comfortable food & Clothing suitable to her age; wife MARY all my Household furniture, stock of every Kind & plantation Tools, negro Judy; friend THOMAS SHEPPARD 20 Silver Dollars 2 years after my death; one dollar to be given to the Daughter of JAMES BAILEY of Bladen County, sd. Bailey was formerly a merchant at Had park extrs: wife MARY, friends JEREMIAH PEARSALL, JAMES CARR, GABRIEL HOLMES wit: THOS. ROUTLEDGE SENR, WILLIAM JOHNSTON, JOSEPH JOHNSON signed: James James There are no BLANTON/JAMES marriages in # 14 Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeansroots@aol.com To: d7777@worldnet.att.net Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 11:16 AM Subject: will of James James 1796 Hi Dee, my Genie angel, How are you this wonderful day that the Lord hath made? I hope great:) I need a lookup for the will of James James. It is in the NC WILLS AN ABSTRACT OF nc WILLS 1760-1800 DUPLIN COUNTY PAGE 101. It mentions Thomas E., Gabriel H., Thackey, Mary, Dwinny, Nancy T., Rebecca, Catharine; Shepperd; Thomas I was wondering if the Nancy T could have been the one who married Enoch BLANTON. She is mentioned as Enoch's wife in the will of Abraham BLANTON, which I have, however there were 2 Enoch's; one who was the son of Joshua Sr and one who was the son of Abraham. Thanks for all your help. Jeanie BLANTON TRIMBLE

Fran....Hannah Jane West...was maiden name. Look at this tree. Bob Butler....... Descendants of John West 1 John West Born: August 19, 1798 Died: September 20, 1865 . +Mary McBride Born: April 17, 1792 Died: October 26, 1862 ..... 2 Nicholson J. West Born: February 09, 1822 ......... +Molcy Jane Johnson ............ 3 Mary J. West Born: 1853 ............ 3 Ellen West Born: 1855 ............ 3 Allace J. West Born: 1859 ............ 3 Franklin West Born: Abt. 1857 ................ +Amanda Carolina Cain Born: May 12, 1859 Died: April 17, 1922 .................... 4 Ruth West Born: May 29, 1881 .................... 4 Empie C. West Born: July 19, 1882 .................... 4 Haywood C. West Born: July 06, 1888 ..... *2nd Wife of Nicholson J. West: ......... +Molcy Jane Johnson Born: 1821 ............ 3 Margaret J. West Born: Abt. 1853 ............ 3 John West Born: Abt. 1855 ............ 3 James Bizzell West Born: Abt. 1858 .................... 4 Robert Bascom West ....................... +Bessie V. Blackburn Born: 1893 Died: August 05, 1948 ..... 2 Hannah Jane West Born: October 17, 1823 Died: November 07, 1846 ..... 2 Margaret C. West Born: May 09, 1826 Died: November 20, 1880 ......... +Daniel Shipman Tatum Born: November 16, 1830 Died: February 20, 1920 ............ 3 Haywood Tatum Born: September 16, 1855 Died: April 14, 1930 ................ +Sarah Frances Singletary Died: Bef. 1930 ............ 3 Sarah M. Tatum Born: 1858 ............ 3 Mary Tatum Born: 1860 ............ 3 Daniel McLoyd Tatum Born: May 10, 1862 Died: November 23, 1941 ..... 2 James Washington West Born: February 20, 1830 Died: June 09, 1892 ............ 3 Mary Catherine West ................ +[1] Thomas C. Davis Born: 1857 Died: July 15, 1931 ......... +Trecy A. Peterson Born: May 10, 1832 ............ 3 [2] William Worth West Born: November 03, 1858 ................ +[3] Susan Jane Tatum Born: 1856 ............ *2nd Wife of [2] William Worth West: ................ +[4] Susan Tatum .................... 4 [5] Jasper West Born: October 27, 1885 Died: May 20, 1895 ............ 3 Leona Jane West Born: January 22, 1861 ............ 3 Mary Catherine West Born: December 29, 1863 ................ +[1] Thomas C. Davis Born: 1857 Died: July 15, 1931 ............ 3 John P. West Born: June 18, 1866 Died: October 29, 1960 ................ +Lyda .................... 4 Howard West Born: May 01, 1901 Died: May 23, 1904 .................... 4 Jasper West Born: March 16, 1998 ............ 3 James Walter West Born: June 26, 1868 ............ 3 Luiza West Born: February 19, 1871 Died: September 10, 1886 ............ 3 Maggie B. A. West Born: April 07, 1876 ............ 3 Haywood Nicholson West Born: April 07, 1876 ..... 2 Sarah A. West Born: December 02, 1832 ......... +Duncan C. Shaw Born: 1818 ............ 3 Mary E. Shaw Born: 1856 ............ 3 Clement R. Shaw Born: 1858 ............ 3 William C. Shaw Born: 1860 ..... 2 Mary E. West Born: July 20, 1835 Died: March 21, 1859 ......... +William H. Luck ..... 2 [2] William Worth West Born: November 03, 1858 ......... +[3] Susan Jane Tatum Born: 1856 ..... *2nd Wife of [2] William Worth West: ......... +[4] Susan Tatum ............ 3 [5] Jasper West Born: October 27, 1885 Died: May 20, 1895 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred & Fran Powell" <fpowellsr@starpower.net> To: <NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 4:46 PM Subject: [NCBLADEN-L] Hannah Jane West > Listmembers, Hannah Jane WEST died Bladen Co., 7 November 1846. Can anyone > identify Hannah's spouse, children or her maiden name? > > Thanks very much. > > fran fpowellsr@starpower.net > >

Hi Dee, How old is this map you are talking about?

not a one, which might make you more respectful of your local lookup person. For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Allen Johannes <abelj@htcomp.net> To: <NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 2:12 PM Subject: [NCBLADEN-L] Marraiges Hi Dee ---- Still draging the leg? How about these names on the # 39 Helen J. Downing James DeVane/ D Hurt Bizell DeVane/ Brady Charles M DeVane/ Cross Elizabeth Young/ Gren Louise Young/ Hobbs Frances Young/ Bruce Ratts Thanks for your help Love ya Allen Betty & Allen Johannes abelj@htcomp.net

Listmembers, Hannah Jane WEST died Bladen Co., 7 November 1846. Can anyone identify Hannah's spouse, children or her maiden name? Thanks very much. fran fpowellsr@starpower.net

Can someone do a lookup for me for Thomas and/or Flora Kemp? They were living in Elizabethtown NC during the 1880's and bore a son named Mitchell Kemp. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Hi Dee ---- Still draging the leg? How about these names on the # 39 Helen J. Downing James DeVane/ D Hurt Bizell DeVane/ Brady Charles M DeVane/ Cross Elizabeth Young/ Gren Louise Young/ Hobbs Frances Young/ Bruce Ratts Thanks for your help Love ya Allen Betty & Allen Johannes abelj@htcomp.net

In a message dated 6/6/01 6:13:58 AM Central Daylight Time, d7777@worldnet.att.net writes: > > You mentioned a Bladen map to one of the list members. Is it an old > one? If > so, I'd love to get my hands on one! > Dee, What is the process for getting this map? What year is it? Mostly, I just watch, but continue to appreciate the fountain of good will you generate with all your generosity. Barbara Jo

Hi John, Since your ancestor actually lived or owned land in presentday Robeson County a story on him would meet the criteria and would be welcomed. Please send me your name and mailing address, and I will put you on the mailing list. I am still doing research and currently am finishing up on two fairly large jobs. Good luck to you on your line. Sam West

Hi Barb, Your map has already gone out. I can't find anything on Jesse either. There is no Will that I can find in NC, nor any military records on him that would indicate that he received a land grant anywhere other than NC. He is not listed in any census, tax record, deeds or bastardy bonds, marriages, passports, etc. that I can find except for the one item that I sent you on January 17th about the six Mears families all living side by side in the 1800 census. I know that John's Will is filed in Robeson County, but nothing on a Will for Jesse there. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: CBN <maushaus@ametro.net> To: <NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 12:14 AM Subject: [NCBLADEN-L] Bladen Map Greetings Dee! Hot and muggy here in South MS---ugh. Just got back from vacation and read all my Bladen list mail----are you sure you didn't trip over all those books you use to keep us all so happy? You mentioned a Bladen map to one of the list members. Is it an old one? If so, I'd love to get my hands on one! I have a request. You have given me info on my MEARES/MEARS line in the past. I am specifically interested in any tidbit whatsoever on Jesse MEARES/MEARS. I have been able to find info on his brothers Jonathan, Joel, Joab, and James. All five are listed in the 1800 Census living adjacent to one another. I can't seem to get a grip on Jesse. Many thanks! Barb

Sam, My Browns lived in area of Bladen that is now Robeson before the Revolution. Since that was before Robeson became a county would that qualify? Secondly, I had been in touch with you over a year ago about doing some research on my Edmund Brown family. You told me that you had information linking him to Thomas Brown, who might be his brother. I was not able to follow up on that lead at the time, but was curious to see if you are still in the genealogical research business. I have quite a bit of information on Edmund and his family, but still no links to a father or siblings. I would be happy to e-mail you my information if you are still interested. John John ----- Original Message ----- From: <SAWESTGTWY@gateway.net> To: <NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 9:28 AM Subject: [NCBLADEN-L] ROBESON COUNTY HERITAGE BOOK > Re: ROBESON COUNTY HERITAGE BOOK > > > Hi, > > Currently we are trying to get enough support to put together a Heritage Book > for Robeson County, and we need your help. If you are interested in > participating [i.e., serving on a committee, submitting a story about your > Robeson County connections, and/or purchasing a book] just e-mail me your > mailing address by private e-mail to: SAWESTGTWY@gateway.net, and as soon as > we have a brochure from the publishers we will mail you one. > > Also, please forward a copy of this e-mail to anyone else that you know that > is interested in Robeson County Genealogy and/or History. > > If you, or anyone you may know lives within a close traveling distance of > Robeson County, we will be having our next Robeson County Heritage Book > Meeting on this coming Tuesday, June 5th, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the McLean > Room of the Robeson County Public Library, 101 North Chestnut Street, > Lumberton, NC. We would be pleased for any and all interested people to come > to this meeting. > > Thank you for your time. > > Sam West > 556 Pittman Road > Lumberton, NC 28358 > Temp. E-Mail address: SAWESTGTWY@gateway.net >

Dee...thanks for looking and the info you did find on Saml. Tanner. Willoughby Wilkins - figment of my imagination......yes, I'm beginning to think so too - or somebody else pulling both my legs. thanks again..*paula* in SunnySWFlorida researching: Tanner-Wilkins-Glover-Newton

Re: ROBESON COUNTY HERITAGE BOOK Hi, Currently we are trying to get enough support to put together a Heritage Book for Robeson County, and we need your help. If you are interested in participating [i.e., serving on a committee, submitting a story about your Robeson County connections, and/or purchasing a book] just e-mail me your mailing address by private e-mail to: SAWESTGTWY@gateway.net, and as soon as we have a brochure from the publishers we will mail you one. Also, please forward a copy of this e-mail to anyone else that you know that is interested in Robeson County Genealogy and/or History. If you, or anyone you may know lives within a close traveling distance of Robeson County, we will be having our next Robeson County Heritage Book Meeting on this coming Tuesday, June 5th, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the McLean Room of the Robeson County Public Library, 101 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton, NC. We would be pleased for any and all interested people to come to this meeting. Thank you for your time. Sam West 556 Pittman Road Lumberton, NC 28358 Temp. E-Mail address: SAWESTGTWY@gateway.net

Dee Would you please look for the following marriages: Abraham Whitehead Cowart to Civility Horn Zachariah Cowart and Elizabeth Delane Edward Cowart and Dorcas Roberts