This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SusanMarks01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4723.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I wish it did fit. My Hugh Erwin was still alive in 1880 according to the Burke County, NC census. He is listed as deceased in 1886 on the marriage license of his daughter, Jemima. In 1850, 1860, 1880 he and his family are living in Burke County, NC. In 1870 they are living in Catawba County, NC and their last name is spelled Irvin. Thanks for trying to help. Susan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BarbaraWCampbell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4723.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: lol You never mentioned Hugh in the previous posts... Hugh B. Irwin born 30 Aug 1812 Cabarrus county NC died 18 Oct. 1852 son of Samuel Lynn Irwin and Rachel Hudson. Samuel was born 6 June 1779 died 1 march 1845 in Pleasant Plains Ill. Samuel's father was William Irwin born abt.1764 in Rowan county NC. William's wife was Mary Ferguson born abt 1764. Does this fit better? Barbara Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SusanMarks01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4723.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Barbara, Thanks so much for your help. I don't think this is my family. I am looking for the parents of Hugh Erwin (b. abt 1812) who lived in Burke County, NC. In 1820 Burke County census, there were a few Erwins who had children Hugh's age. They were Arthur Sen, James, William, and William W. With your information I'll keep filling in the blanks until I hope I can discover something. Thanks again. Susan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BarbaraWCampbell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4723.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William Erwin married Elizabeth Orde in 1768, Rowan County NC. Take a look at this web site http://erwinbagpiper.com/our_immigrant_ancestor.htm You will be happy to learn that your Laird recently ended the 500 year old family feud with the Kieth clan. I googled James of Crimond Erwin! Barbara Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SusanMarks01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4723.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the information. Do you know anything about John's son, William? Did he remain in North Carolina, marry and have children? Susan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BarbaraWCampbell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4723.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ummm, John of Artamford Erwin born 1589 Aberdeen Scotland James of Artamford Erwin born 1615 died 1675 James II of Erwin born 1642 Aberdeen, Scotland Alexander of Erwine Irvine born 1675 died 1744 James of Crimond Erwin born 22 Dec. 1709 in Crimond Aberdeen Scotland married 1738 Ulster Ireland, died 27 Feb. 1770 Rowan county, NC John Erwin born 1752 Salisbury, Rowan county, NC died abt. 1840 Giles Tn. children: William; Matthew; David; John Does this fit? Yours Barbara Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SusanMarks01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4723/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for ANY information about John Erwin (b. abt 1752) and Jane Brown (b. abt 1752). They were married 10 Oct 1772 in Rowan County, NC. I need their children and spouses and grandchildren. Thanks so much for any clues. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SusanMarks01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4722/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for any information about the relationship between the Erwins listed in the 1800 Burke County, NC census-John Erwin (age 26-45),Alexander Erwin Jun (age 26-45), John Erwin Sen (age 45 ), Arthur Erwin (age 45 ), James Erwin (age 16-26), William Erwin (age 45 ), Nancy Erwin (45 ), William Erwin (age 26-45), Alexander Erwin (age 45 ), and John Erwin (age 26-45). Thanks for any help. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: melindasiebold1 Surnames: Mashburn, Wilson, Bryson, Bradshaw, Angel Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4672.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find out who the parents of Elizabeth Wilson b. ca 1800, who was the first wife of James Angel. These are Burke and Macon County NC Angels and Wilsons. Elizabeth Angel is listed as head of household in the 1840 Macon County NC census. In her household are "other free persons of color". Most likely the reason the Wilsons went to Missouri in 1819 is because they were part Cherokee and moved west as agreed to in the treaties of 1817 and 1819. Look for your ancestors on the Cherokee Reservation Rolls. They went to Missouri because earlier migrations of Cherokee had gone to that area. The oral history of the Wilsons from Martin Wilson of Missouri, sorry can't think of the town name now, is that the Wilsons were seven brothers who were "Privateers" in the war between England and Spain. (1600-1602?). To reward them for their service to the crown of England, the King granted them land on this (U.S. continent). They were supposed to land and go for seven miles to their left and seven miles to their right and as far inland as they could go, and claim that land. I am quite sure the native indians had other ideas about that! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: melindasiebold1 Surnames: Mashburn, Wilson, Bryson, Bradshaw, Angel Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4696.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Poll tax originated in England. They were a tax on any members of a household over the age of fifteen I believe. Melinda Siebold melindasiebold@aim.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BarbaraWCampbell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4696.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Poll is an old english word for "head". You have heard of going to the polls? This originally meant head count. At one point in our history only land owners, male, and white were allowed to vote. These privilaged few also had to pay a tax to be allowed to vote. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sinjun_200 Surnames: Rowe/Roe/Lutz/West/Ball Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4721/mb.ashx Message Board Post: researching James Rowe/Roe b.abt.1800 in N.C.Married Ruthy Reeder/Reader date unkown.Their daughter Susannah Rowe/Roe was my ggggrandmother.She was b. 1831 in N.C. d.1915 in Greenup co. Ky.I have 2 other names associated with the Rowe/Roes Mary Lutz and Holen Stewart/Stewart Holen.Grandmothers /grandfathers? Unkown.Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Linda Barney sinjun_200@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PhilHNC Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/2984.100/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The North Carolina Room of the Burke County Public Library in Morganton would have a file of clippings and other information on both Drexel Furniture and on Table Rock. Try to email the curator: benfield@bcpls.org They can copy items for you if you are out of town. Copy costs are reasonable. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rlcarson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/2984.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I think it was owned by the Pitts family from Glen Alpine, NC before Drexel Furniture bought it. Drexel it all gone from Morganton now. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: valleycem Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4714.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi there, Thanks for your response. Yes, the men I am researching were from Burke County. I don't have their information right in front of me at the moment, but their surname was Moses. valleycem@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jalfischer Surnames: Ballew, Baleu, Span Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/2488.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: from jalhhf2000@yahoo.com I hope you answer my email I am VERY INTERESTED IN aaron BALLEW or Baleu. My Aaron Baliu was born circa 1730 possibly in Berkshire or Chesire Co in England. He was DUTCH by descent through the famous mapmaker Williem Baleu who produced maps 1606 to 1672 (he is written up in the encyclopedia). Aaron emmigrated to north America 1743 with the allied "by marriage" Span descents of Jonathan Span the navel officer who sailed the war ship "Virgin's prize" for Maryland's wars in 1699 In lieu of pay Maryland issued him lands, he in discust, went back to England. 43 years later his descents came to claim them. But Maryland had ceded them to the granville properties. Granville properties were only too happy to honor the grant due to the party was of 300 souls and of good stock and families. (area of Cumberland region in present day Tennessee on the Pennyrile Plateau.) These lands changed names many times. my connection is Moses Span Jr married Elizabeth Baleu (Ballew) dau of Aaron Baleu (Ballew). They married in the cumberland region (Then called Chickamunga). By 1800 the Indian wars were rampunt and many of the Span allied families moved further north (now Kentucky and Roane co North Carolina.) Moses and Elizabeth Baleu Span settled in Warren Co, Ky befor 1798. He died before Warren Co split off Allin Co in 1815. Moses and Elizabeth had sons Moses III, and Aaron Span, amoung their children. Aaron Span born 1778 is my ancestor. I too am anxious to find more information please email me back. I have a lot, some good and some not so good, and a lot just family stories that I want to verify. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This appeared on another message board. For those interested in the challenge of researching African-American heritage, the Missouri State Archives has just put a series of educational videos up on their Website. The announcement of the series is here: http://www.sos.mo.gov/news.asp?id=686 A link to the videos is at the bottom of the announcement.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cr29248918 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4714.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandfather's brother, John Rich, was a member of Company A, 6th Regiment, North Carolina Troops. He was conscripted on Sept 22, 1862 for the duration of the war. He was wounded at Gettysburg July 1, 1863, captured at Rappahannock Station, Virginia Nov 7, 1863 and confined at the Union Prison at Point Lookout, Maryland. He was residing in Burke County when he entered the Confederate Army. Were the men you are researching all from Burke? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: plowmanky Surnames: Watts, Chapman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4720/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gladys Chapman was 17 and Joseph Watts was 22 when their son Clarence Watts was born in Burke County, on Oct. 31 , 1923. Gladys was the Daughter of Lee A. Chapman and Joseph appears to be the son of Joseph R.Watts. All are of Burke Cty., NC. Clarence Watts married Mary Jane Samules on Dec. 21, 1946 in California. They had one son, Allen Joseph Watts born 8 Apr 1953 in Los Angeles, CA. Clarence Watts died 21 Dec 1946 in L.A. and is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mary Jane Watts died 11 Jan 2008 in Louisville, KY and in buried next to Clarence in CA. Allen Watts is my son in law married to my step daughter Carol Manuel. Allen has no brothers or sisters and knows no one on his father's side of the family. I believe I have traced both the Watts and Chapman families back several generations but would like verification if posible from a living relative of Allen's. I believe he should know his Watts and Chapman relatives. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Dear friends, With the help of Jan Heavner and others, I have attempted to reconstruct the missing cemeteries of Lincoln and Gaston Counties. The pages that have recently been updated are: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nclincol/cemeteries.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgaston/cemeteries.htm So many people have had a hand in contributing their intellectual efforts toward making the RootsWeb Project page the very best on the web I can't express sufficient appreciation. I can assure all contributors that their efforts are appreciated and, at the same time, are covered by RootsWeb protection and applicable US copyright laws. These statements have been placed on all web pages that I have posted. Those who would like to contribute transcriptions of documents; deeds, court records, road surveys, or any form of documentation that might be helpful to other researchers are encouraged to contact me. I am currently the page host for the following NCGenWeb Project web pages. Catawba County, NC - http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccatawb/ Burke County, NC - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncburke/ Lincoln County, NC - http://www.rootsweb.com/~nclincol/ Gaston County, NC - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgaston/ Cleveland County, NC - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncclevel/ Any comments or contributions regarding these pages are welcomed. Derick S. Hartshorn