This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dennis, Lyon, Tennison, Cox, Cobb, Arnett, Atwell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RSB.2ACE/1078.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Both female Tennisons were married to Atwells in Caswell County, NC. I found the marriage bonds in my tennison research. The Atwell family had land in the north west corner of Caswell Co. There is also some Atwells in Pittsyvania county, VA Just over the state line. The Tennison brothers of these two females and their father moved to Green county KY in 1810. I would apreciate any information on the children of either Atwell family. Also the Atwell parents

Mary, I have SANDERSes, and also a much later link to IDOL, and also a GIBSON line, all in Caswell Co NC -- but you didn't mention any of mine. I am writing to say that I recall seeing the unusual name of Merry Arthur SANDERS on a tax list (used as a substitute for the lost 1790 US Census for Virginia) for Halifax Co VA, for what that is worth. My SANDERS was Aaron SANDERS (c1772-1851), born somewhere in VA, died in Caswell Co NC, married Susannah ___ (c1778-1854), also born in VA, also died in Caswell Co NC. Aaron SANDERS died intestate, but he has a probate file in Caswell Co NC that names his heirs-at-law. When he died, he owned three tracts of land. Two were in Caswell Co NC, and the third was in eastern Rockingham Co NC. I wish I could find Aaron SANDERS's parents! His mother may have been an Elizabeth SANDERS who is listed right next to Aaron in the 1800 US Census for Caswell Co NC. She was born prior to 1755 and had one apparent son still living with her in 1800. Susannah may have been a Susannah GIBBS, daughter of Revolutionary War pensioner Shadrach GIBBS and an earlier wife than Easter ROBINSON, whom Shadrach married in 1785 in Caswell Co NC. Born in Halifax Co VA, Shadrach GIBBS lived in NC, SC and TN before ending up in AL. Shadrach GIBBS definitely did have a daughter named Susannah who definitely was married to one Aaron SANDERS. Do you recognise my SANDERS family? Lin Van Buren Surrey, England At 13:28 28/10/02 Monday -0700, kyncsanders@yahoo.com wrote: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >Surnames: Sanders, King, Sapp, Gibson, Idol, Medaris, Hagood >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RSB.2ACE/1669 > >Message Board Post: > >Looking for parents/siblings of Nahum Sanders b. abt 1740 or earlier d. >1795 NC. Nahum and his wife had the following children: Martha (m. James >King), Nancy (m. Thomas Medaris), Elizabeth (m. John Sapp), Arden (m. >Elizabeth - mnu), Merry Arthur (m. Nancy mnu), Richard (m. Tabitha - mnu), >Jesse (m. Susannah Idol), and Benjamin (m. Mary Naomi "Polly" Gibson). >Any information or suggestions greatly appreciated - thanks - Mary

I have just been in Caswell County NC researching some of my early Browning ancestors and some of the information I found mystifies me. Can anyone tell me where to find documentation on the identity of the following? (1) Francis Browning who appears on the following records: 1777 Caswell County State Census Index in St. Lukes District 8 Jun 1778 Caswell County land grant, 100 acres on Storeys Creek 20 Dec 1779 Witnessed a deed for 115 acres on Storeys Creek from Joshua Browning to John Atkinson. 21 Dec 1779 Caswell County Court Minutes: A deed from Francis Browning to John Atkinson for 150 acres was acknowledged and ordered to be registered. 1780 St. Lukes District tax records; he does not appear on any other tax lists from 1781-1796. 1 Oct 1786 Witnessed a deed for 194 acres in Caswell County from Jessey Vermillion of Virginia and Coby Russell to Abraham Hargas, Jr., of Caswell County. (2) The Browning line in St. David’s District of Caswell County; they are listed in St. David’s District tax lists as follows: 1781-83 William Browning 1784 William and John 1785 William 1786 John 1787 William 1789 James 1790 James & John 1791 James & John 1792 William & James 1793 James & John 1794 William 1795 William & James 1796 William & James Jane Browning Groth San Antonio, TX

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/RSB.2ACE/1078.2.1 Message Board Post: I am descended from John through his son Benjamin. It makes sense that the second wife was a Tennison. Have you seen the marriage record online. One of the witnesses was Ignatious Tennison, and John's presumed brother Richard had also married a Tennison, although I haven't seen that record. I'm still looking for the first wife though. Kathy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tennison, Dennis, Cox, Cobb, Cheatwood, Grant Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RSB.2ACE/1078.2 Message Board Post: I believe that John atwell's wife was a Tennison. The family of Inatious N Tenison moved to Green County about 1810. Would like to share information. Seek Descendants.

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/RSB.2ACE/1672 Message Board Post: I am looking for the wife or anything that anyone might have on William Adkins of Caswell Co, NC I do know he had two daughters, Jenny and Mildred. Jenny married Whitehead Page about 1795. I have a list of deeds concerning this ancestor and the entries are from 1794 to 1802. He also calls himself William Adkins Jr. Any help would be so welcomed Anita

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HUGHES, HUGHS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RSB.2ACE/1671 Message Board Post: Seeking information on James Madison HUGHES. Here is what I have: James Madison HUGHES born around 1829-1830 in Caswell County. 1840 Guilford County, NC, census: Nancy HUES age 30 < 40. One female age 15 < 20. Two males age 10 < 15. 1850 Guilford County, NC, census: J. Madison HUGHES age 20. He is in the household of Nancy HUGHES age 45 (born Caswell). Also in the household are Nancy HUGHES age 23 (born Rockingham), Mary Jane HUGHES age 5 (born Guilford). 1860 Guilford County, NC, census, North Division, household #1292: James M. HUGHS age 31 (born Caswell). Elizabeth HUGHS age 28 (born Guilford). Margaret HUGHS age 8 (born Guilford). Rufus HUGHS age 5 (born Guilford). M.G. female age 1 (born Guilford). Nancy HUGHS age 65 (born Caswell). Ruth REID age 38 (born Caswell). 1880 Guilford County, NC, census, page 348D, Greensboro: Madison HUGHES age 48. Eliza HUGHES (wife) age 48. Rufus HUGHES (son) age 24. Bettie HUGHES (dau) age 22. Minkey HUGHES (dau) age 19. Ida HUGHES (dau) age 13. George V. HUGHES (son) age 9. This is all I have. Does anyone have more information? Who did he marry? His parents names? etc... John Hughes Sr.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HUGHES, HUGHS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RSB.2ACE/1670 Message Board Post: Seeking information on Milton HUGHES. Below is all that I have: 1826 - 1830 North Carolina, Milton T. HUGHES born. 10 Jan 1853 Caswell County, NC, a Milton T. HUGHES married Lucy HUGHES 1860 Guilford County, NC, census, South Division #1389: Milton HUGHS age 34 (born NC). Lucee G. HUGHS age 34 (born VA). Susan SUITS age 22 (born NC). 1880 Guilford County, NC, census page 344D, Greensboro: Milton HUGHES age 50 (born NC). Lucy HUGHES age 50 (born VA). Would appreciate any information on this or related families. Thank you. John Hughes Sr.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: fry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RSB.2ACE/1477.2.1.2 Message Board Post: please esend me rranscripts from the church of fry surname.thank you

Seeking information on Milton HUGHES. Below is all that I have: 1826 - 1830 North Carolina, Milton T. HUGHES born. 10 Jan 1853 Caswell County, NC, a Milton T. HUGHES married Lucy HUGHES 1860 Guilford County, NC, census, South Division #1389: Milton HUGHS age 34 (born NC). Lucee G. HUGHS age 34 (born VA). Susan SUITS age 22 (born NC). 1880 Guilford County, NC, census page 344D, Greensboro: Milton HUGHES age 50 (born NC). Lucy HUGHES age 50 (born VA). Would appreciate any information on this or related families. Thank you. John Hughes Sr.

Seeking information on James Madison HUGHES. Here is what I have: James Madison HUGHES born around 1829-1830 in Caswell County. 1840 Guilford County, NC, census: Nancy HUES age 30 < 40. One female age 15 < 20. Two males age 10 < 15. 1850 Guilford County, NC, census: J. Madison HUGHES age 20. He is in the household of Nancy HUGHES age 45 (born Caswell). Also in the household are Nancy HUGHES age 23 (born Rockingham), Mary Jane HUGHES age 5 (born Guilford). 1860 Guilford County, NC, census, North Division, household #1292: James M. HUGHS age 31 (born Caswell). Elizabeth HUGHS age 28 (born Guilford). Margaret HUGHS age 8 (born Guilford). Rufus HUGHS age 5 (born Guilford). M.G. female age 1 (born Guilford). Nancy HUGHS age 65 (born Caswell). Ruth REID age 38 (born Caswell). 1880 Guilford County, NC, census, page 348D, Greensboro: Madison HUGHES age 48. Eliza HUGHES (wife) age 48. Rufus HUGHES (son) age 24. Bettie HUGHES (dau) age 22. Minkey HUGHES (dau) age 19. Ida HUGHES (dau) age 13. George V. HUGHES (son) age 9. This is all I have. Does anyone have more information? Who did he marry? His parents names? etc... John Hughes Sr.

Folks, It is not much but wanted to let everyone know I have started on the Civil War records for Caswell Co. as well as a complete list of Caswell Co. land grants which were graciously abstracted and sent by Anita Avery. Please forgive my slowness - I really am working but there just seems so much to do and I am not as swift as I once was. Still, they are coming as quickly as my fingers can type. In the meantime, you can check out the ones we have online. They should be indexed and ready for searching in a few minutes at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccaswel/ Enjoy! Nola nduffy@patch.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sanders, King, Sapp, Gibson, Idol, Medaris, Hagood Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RSB.2ACE/1669 Message Board Post: Looking for parents/siblings of Nahum Sanders b. abt 1740 or earlier d. 1795 NC. Nahum and his wife had the following children: Martha (m. James King), Nancy (m. Thomas Medaris), Elizabeth (m. John Sapp), Arden (m. Elizabeth - mnu), Merry Arthur (m. Nancy mnu), Richard (m. Tabitha - mnu), Jesse (m. Susannah Idol), and Benjamin (m. Mary Naomi "Polly" Gibson). Any information or suggestions greatly appreciated - thanks - Mary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RSB.2ACE/1646.1 Message Board Post: I would think it is quite possible that they are related. Elizabeth Murphey married a Samuel Hopper, she had a brother and an uncle named John Murphey. Elizabeth's father Gabriel's name appears on court records as a witness, indicating that he worked at the courthouse, perhaps a John did as well. The following families appear to have connections back to the Culpeper area: Murphey, Hopper, Terrell, McIntosh, Herndon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hagwood, Stephens,Roberts Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RSB.2ACE/1668 Message Board Post: To all you Caswell professionals, I am new to this part of the family. I am researching a John Hagwood (b. abt 1798 d. ?)and a Mariah Stephens (b. abt 1805 d.11 May 1832) married before 1821 when Elizabeth was born followed by my ancestor Mary Hagwood (b. 1824) married Benjamin Lea Matlock. I do not have John Hagwoods parents, but it is possible he married Elizabeth Stephens - Mariah's sister. Any information would be appreciated. I believe Mariah's father was Benjamin and mother Mary "Polly" Roberts.

Ahoy, all you Williams and Harris researchers of both colonial Virginia and early North Carolina. There is some thought by other subscribers that Duke Williams and Marmaduke Williams of Caswell Co. NC (formed 1777 from Orange Co., NC) are the same persons. I beg to disagree. I hope you can hang in here to read the following. (Cut and paste it into an e-mail to yourself, print it out, and study it, and then argue back and forth on the internet--that is how we learn.) Better documentation of these persons and their dates will be appreciated by all who want to join in. I have used mainly the abstracts of Katherine Kerr Kendall, who so helpfully abstracted so many records of Caswell Co., NC. See a list of her books on <A HREF="www.familysearch.org">www.familysearch.org</A> by using the online catalog. Please send corrections to me at hdanw@aol.com DUKE WILLIAMS (b. ca. 1765-d. after 1810). As indicated in the will of his father Col. John Williams (1740-1804) of Caswell Co., Duke Williams is his son. (This will was quoted in a previous e-mail. Search the Archives.) How Duke Williams is related to Marmaduke Williams of Caswell Co., or whether he even is, is unknown. They were known to each other, as demonstrated in one of the cited documents. Certainly Marmaduke is not named in the will of [Col.] John Williams of Caswell Co., NC, as is Duke Williams. Colonel John Williams of Caswell Co. is allegedly son of of an older Nathaniel Williams (reportedly born ca 1716, probably in Henrico Co, VA - date and place of death unknown). Col John Williams is father of Duke Williams. Duke Williams was married to Ede Harris. Marmaduke Williams, on the other hand, was married to a woman named Agnes, as noted in Caswell Co. DB Q-153-4, cited below. Marmaduke married Agnes Harris nee Payne on or about 16 Oct 1798.+ She is said to be widow of Robert Harris, who appears as witness in one of the cited documents. (To further complicate family matters, Robert Harris is said to have been son of Tyree Harris [1725 VA-ca 1786 NC] of Caswell Co., whose second wife was Mary Ann Simpson, sister of Richard Simpson. Simpson is the husband of Henrietta Williams, Henrietta being daughter of Col. John Williams.) Father [Col.] John Williams's will was written 31 May 1798 and was proved in Caswell Co. court ... 1805. It names John's wife Betsy (aka Elizabeth, whose maiden name is reportedly Williamson); children Duke Williams; daughter Betsy, wife of Azariah Graves; daughter Henrietta, wife of Richard Simpson the younger. Several grandchildren are named. This is a quotation from e-mail of a contributor today to this discussion re the will of Col. John Williams:       1. Various, Website: Graves Family Organization (Electronic; ), http://www.gravesfa.org and  http://www.gravesfa.org/gen169.htm."        719. Azariah Graves, b. 29 Oct. 1768, m. Elizabeth Williams, 3 June 1790, d. 1 March 1850." (Comment 1: An Azariah Graves was later married to Penelope Simpson, Caswell Co. 16 May 1809; William Simpson, bondsman. This probably was the marriage of a younger Azariah Graves, but this not known at this point. This may have been a second marriage of Azariah Graves; Penelope is NOT, as far as known, a daughter of Richard Simpson, the elder, of Caswell Co. Comment 2: Azariah Graves, however, may be somehow related to the Williams family of Goochland Co. and of Granville Co., NC and of Southside Virginia through the marriage of Henry Graves [died, it is said, in Hanover Co.] to Mary Williams [d. in Mecklenburg Co., VA after 1765], and further, Azariah was married to the daughter of Col. John Williams of Caswell Co., NC. Relationship of the various Graves families of VA and NC is unknown to this writer.) Confusion About Identities Indication in deeds and the will of Col. John Williams is that Duke's mother was Elizabeth Williams of Caswell Co. Later it is said that Duke Williams had migrated to Tennessee (not confirmed, but see website given below.) Caswell Co. DB E-294 Edward Haggard of CC to Duke Williams, for 162 pds., 162 A on both sides Country Line Cr adj John Williams, Parker. 11 Sept 1787. Wit: Betsy Williams, John Williams. (Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell Co., NC Deeds, p. 103) Witnesses Betsy and John Williams probably are children of Duke Williams. However, Betsy may have been Duke Williams's sister. Duke Simpson occasionally served as witness for the deeds of others, but particularly those who were related to him, mainly through marriage to his sisters. DB F-195-6 David Burton of CC to Richard Simpson of same, for 150 pds., 300 A n fork Stoney Cr a branch of Haw R adj William Swift, formerly Tyree Harris, Richard Simpson. 27 Sept 1788. Wit: Robert Harris, DK Williams [probably Duke]. (Kendall, p. 111) Richard Simpson, the younger, was brother-in-law of Duke Williams, having married Henrietta Williams. Robert Harris is probably son of Tyree Harris, possibly by Harris's second wife, Mary Ann Simpson, but this is not proved. Ede Harris is said to have been the daughter of Tyree Harris and his second wife Mary Ann Simpson, older sister of Richard Simpson the younger. (On the other hand, Robert Harris, first husband of Agnes Payne, was son of Tyree Harris. Whether Robert's mother was Mary Ann Simpson is unknown to this writer. ) + + DB H-351-2 Cornelius Dabney of CC to Duke Williams of same, for 100 pds., 140 A on Horsley's Creek adj David Poyner. 30 Jan 1794. Wit: Samuel Williams. (Kendall, p. 151) The relationship of Samuel Williams to Duke Williams is unknown. DB H-432-3 Duke Williams of CC to John Lenox of Rockingham Co., NC, for 120 pds., 140 A on Horseley's Cr. adj David Pyner. /s/ DK Williams. 28 Apr 1795 (Kendall, p. 155) Duke in the above deed has sold the property he earlier bought from Cornelius Dabney. (The Dabney family and the Harris family were closely associated in Virginia, and some marriages between the two families occurred in Virginia and perhaps in North Carolina.) In 1799, Duke Williams was witness to a deed wherein his brother-in-law Azariah Graves was grantee. The grantor may have been the father of Duke and father-in-law of Azariah, but this cannot be determined from the abstract. DB L-139 John Williams of CC to Azariah Graves of same, for $1000 pds., 243 A on Country Line & Horsley's Creeks adj. Goodlow & Robt. Brown. 28 Feb 1799. Wit: John Yancey, Duke Williams. DB N-41-2 Duke Williams of CC to George Williamson of same, for 60 pds 27 A on Country Line Cr adj Nathan Williamson. 24 Jan 1803. Wit: Walter Fairfax, MDuke Mitchell. (Kendall, p. 240) DB O-141 Duke Williams of CC to Azariah Graves, for 50 pds., 6 A on Country Line Cr adj land Graves purchased of Nathaniel Hart. 17 Jan 1806. Wit: George Foote Junr., Francis Rice. (Kendall, p. 265) (Comment: George Foote is believed to be related to the wife of the elder Richard Simpson family of Caswell Co., originally of Fairfax Co., VA.) For information on the burial place of Duke Williams, check this website: <A HREF="www.henderson-lea.hc.k12tn.net/donahue/gm/gm2-13.htm">www.henderson-lea.hc.k12tn.net/donahue/gm/gm2-13.htm</A> To continue - to try to differentiate Duke Williams and Marmaduke Williams: Duke Williams and Marmaduke Williams Both Duke Williams and Marmaduke Williams of Caswell Co. had wives who were named Harris. In Caswell Co. Duke Williams married Edy Harris, 19 Oct, 1790, Robert Williams bondsman. Duke Williams was an associate of Tyree Harris as seen in the following deed; Edy Harris is believed to have been the daughter of Tyree Harris. Tyree's father was Robert Harris of Albemarle and Louisa Cos., VA. Harris's first wife is reportedly Elizabeth Chapman. Whether there were children by Elizabeth Chapman is unknown. This information about the marriage of Marmaduke Williams: Marmaduke's wife was Agness Harris. They were married in Caswell Co. 26 Oct 1798 (bond); Alex Murphey witness. (Reportedly, Agness Harris is a widow. See below.) Caswell Co. DB F-193-94 Cornelius Dabney of CC to Robert Harris of same, for 160 pds, 200 A on Hoster's Cr. [Horseley Cr.] 18 July 1789. Wit: Duke Williams, Tyree Harris. (Comment: Robert Harris is said to be the son of Tyree Harris, but this has not been confirmed. Cornelius Dabney may have been related to the first wife, Mary Dabney, of another brother of Tyree Harris, Christopher Harris of Albemarle Co., later of Madison Co., KY.) Another deed in Caswell Co., NC, in which both Williams men were grantors was as follows: DB Q-153-4 Duke Williams, MDuke Williams and Agness [nee Harris] his wife of CC to Alexander Walker of same, for $800, 319 A on Horsley's Cr being tract where MDuke Williams lived & part of the Shannon tract adj Thomas Poyner. 24 Dec 1809. Wit: Thomas Poyner, Larkin Baldwin, John White, Thos. Humphreys. Reference to this last conveyance is found in DB Q-220, a dispute between grantee and grantors which was settled by commissioners, 10 Apr 1810. Duke Williams, son of Col. John Williams, was associated with the Rices and also Jere Williamson and Tyree Harris, all of whom lived near Country Line Creek in Caswell Co. In Jul 1789, Duke Williams and Tyree Harris [his probable father-in-law] were witnesses to DB F-193-4, Cornelius Dabney to Robert Harris, for 160 pds., 200 A on Hoster's Creek [Horsley Cr]. (Comment: "Cornelius Dabney," a common name in the Dabney family, is a name mentioned in the will of Christopher Harris of Madison Co., KY. Christopher Harris's first wife and mother of his older children was reportedly Mary Dabney, whose father is unidentified. Harris's first children, several of Christopher's 19 children, were to be provided for as specified in Cornelius Dabney's will, so stated in Christopher Harris's will, made in Madison Co., KY.) Earlier, in Sep 1788 (DB F-195-6), "DK" Williams and Robert Harris were witnesses to a deed David Burton to Richard Simpson, land on Stoney Cr. (As indicated by the will of Duke's father, John Williams, Richard Simpson is Duke's brother-in-law, married to Henrietta Williams.) Richard Simpson is the second of that name in Caswell Co. He is the son of the elder Richard Simpson (wife Mary Kincheloe), formerly of Fairfax Co., VA. Later, DB H-351-352, Cornelius Dabney granted 140 A on Horsley's Creek adj. David Poyner to Duke Williams, 30 Jan 1794. In Apr 1795, Duke Williams sold this land: DB H-432-3 Duke Williams to John Lenox of Rockingham Co., NC for 120 pds., 140 A on Horsley's Cr. adj. David Poyner. /s/ DK Williams. Wit: Asa Thomas. In July 1795, Duke Williams was one of the commissioners to divide the land (estate) of Waddy Tate, decd to legatees, all named. (DB J-172-173). Williams continued to serve as witness to various deeds of neighbors on Country Line & Horsley's Creeks. DB H-41-42 Duke Williams of CC to George Williamson of same for 60 pds. 27 A on Country Line Cr adj Nathan Williamson. 24 Jan 1803. Wit: Walter Fairfax, MDuke Mitchell. DB N-162-164, 1804, indicates Duke Williams was a neighbor of Col David Hart, decd, whose land was being divided. Williams was selling some of his land in 1806: DB O-141 Duke Willimas of CC to Azariah Graves, for 50 pds., 6 A on Country Line adj land Graves purchased of Nathaniel Hart. 17 Jan 1806. Wit: George Foote Jun., Francis Rice. (The 1798 will of father John Williams indicates Azariah Graves, the executor, is husband of Betsy Williams Graves.) DB O-144 Duke Williams of CC to David Barker of same, for $25, 9 2/3 A between Country Line Cr and Rocky Br, 27 Jan 1806. Wit: John Barker, MDuke Mitchell. In 1811, Duke Williams was still witnessing deeds. Also DB R-115 shows he sold to Hezekiah Boswell for $1500 a negro man London, his wife Winny and children Peter and Agnes; also livestock. 7 May 1811. In 1810, Duke Williams sold a great part of his land. DB R-299 Duke Williams of CC to Azariah Graves of same, for $10,000 845 1/2 A on Horsley Cr to Hart's Rd, adj Mrs. Hart's field to Country Line Cr, Cotten Matkins. 28 Mar 1810. Wit: MDuke Mitchell, John W. Graves. DB R-370-371, 5 Nov 1816, Elizabeth Williams to daughter in law Edy Williams wife of Duke Williams loan of 2 negroes .. these to go to her children by Duke Williams ..." It is unclear whether Duke Williams was still living, although the following deed by the sheriff seems to indicate Duke MAY have been deceased. Edy may have remarried. In Jan 1817, the sheriff was selling "by court order" to Azariah Graves Sen. the undivided interest of Duke Williams to slaves [named], including some left to Elizabeth Williams, Elizabeth probably the mother of Duke and mother-in-law of Graves. (DB R-406 is a listing of the slaves and the prices paid.) Again, there was reference to this last action. DB R-406 George Williamson sheriff to Azariah Graves Sen. of CC - by court order the undivided interest of Duke Williams to negroes [15 named plus Jenny & ? left to Elizabeth Williams]. The sums paid for the individual slaves were given. 15 Jan 1817. Wit: Azariah Graves, Alex Murphey. There are no further references to Duke Williams in the abstracted deeds, which end with Book R. However, refer to biography of his wife Ede Harris. She died 1817 in Shelbyville, TN, having recently removed there from Caswell Co., according to her obituary. Duke Williams was bondsmen for several marriages which took place in Caswell Co., which will not be listed here. + AGNESS HARRIS NEE PAYNE. According to a long-ago query, 1896, in VIRGINIA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY, v. 3, concerning the Williams family, Hon. Marmaduke Williams (see Wheeler's HISTORY OF NORTH CAROLINA, PART II, p. 78), "a great-grandson of the emigrant above [John Williams I and wife Mary,] married Mrs. Agnes Harris nee Payne, the widow of Robert Harris (son of Tyra Harris and Mary Ann Simpson). She was a cousin of Mrs. Dolly Payne Madison. They had, among other children, one named Madison Williams and one named Dolly Payne Williams (the writer's grandmother). Can any one give exact relationship to Mrs. Madison, names of Agnes (Payne) Williams' parents, and sources for a full account of the Payne family?" /s/ Descendant." Supposition is that this unidentified query was submitted by Thomas McAdory Owen, former archivist (deceased 1920) of Alabama State Archives, who was conducting much research of the "Hanover Co." Williams family during this time period. Rather recently some of Owen's notes on Granville Co. (but not Caswell Co.) residents have been published by Southern Historical Press. His compilation is entitled History and Genealogies of Old Granville County, North Carolina 1746-1800. Maud Carter Clement in THE HISTORY OF PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA [Lynchburg, VA: J. P. Bell, Inc., 1929) has a footnote on page 144 concerning the Payne family. Agnes Payne was one of several children of Robert Payne whose will was probated at Pittsylvania Courthouse 19 Dec 1785. His wife was Anne Burton of Goochland Co. The info does not state the date of marriage of Agnes to Marmaduke Williams, and it provides no info re Marmaduke Williams. + +Richard Simpson the elder (wife Mary Kincheloe) had many daughters, but only one son, at least only one who survived to maturity--Richard Simpson who married Henrietta Williams. Several of the daughters, with their husbands, removed to Kentucky. Richard Simpson the younger eventually moved to Madison Co., KY. Submitted by E.W.Wallace

Does anyone know if this WILLIAMS ever married a Rebecca PHILLIPS? I have Alonzo Theodore PHILLIPS who married Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" WINTERS December 14, 1879 Upper Creek Twp, Burke Co. North Carolina. Rumor has it that Alonzo and his mother were victims of abuse and moved with the WINTERS family. Apparently Alonzo took on the maiden name of his mother. When Alonzo and Lizzie married, there was a James WILLIAMS of Burke who is listed as a witness to this marriage. There is a James C WILLIAMS who married Lizzie's sister, Nancy E WINTERS January 13, 1880 Morganton, Burke Co North Carolina but I've not been able to obtain a copy of this marriage record to see if James C WILLIAMS lists his mother as Rebecca to prove or disprove that James C WILLIAMS and Alonzo Theodore PHILLIPS are siblings. There is no mention of Alonzo's father's name on his marriage nor death records. We only know that his dob is May 25, 1855 Union Co North Carolina but cannot obtain any proof of this. Marriage license of Alonzo and Lizzie indicate "son of PHILLIPS and Rebecca Phillips the father now DEAD, the mother LIVING resident of Union Co" ... DEATH CERT NC State Board of Health Death Reg. Dist. No. 1208, Cert # 54 page 272 states: Father: D.K., Mother: ELIZA Phillips MARRIAGE CERT State Of NC, Burke Co, Book 1 Page 490 Justice of the Peace H.A. Benfield states: Father PHILLIPS and Mother: REBECCA Phillips Charlene Phillips Richardson Co NE May you always walk in sunshine. May you never want for more. May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door. "Is gaire cabhair Dé ná an doras" (Irish: God's help is nearer than your door) Determination: Doing what I know in my heart is right and the courage to stand for what I believe in ... against all odds!

Dear Subscribers, Are there descendants of this man who can help me with your hints. Some say, without documentation, that John Williams was a son of Nathaniel Williams (b. ca 1716 VA-d when?, where?). Are there any deeds, wills, tax records, court records to link Col. John Williams to his alleged father, Nathaniel Williams, said to have been of Hanover Co., VA? Also, there is insufficient information about some of John Williams's descendants as given in this brief bio. Can you add anything? COL. JOHN WILLIAMS OF CASWELL CO. (ca 1740-d. 1804, Caswell Co., NC) The Political Graveyard website gives this information: Williams, John (1740-1804) of Orange County, NC; Caswell County, NC. First cousin of John Williams of Montpelier [in Granville Co., NC], Richard Henderson and Thomas Henderson [also of Granville Co., NC]; brother of Nathaniel Williams, Jr., Robert Williams and Joseph Williams of Shallow Ford; grandfather of Christopher Harris Williams; great-great-grandfather of John Sharp Williams. Born in Hanover County, VA, July 7, 1740. Delegate to North Carolina provincial congress, 1775; colonel in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War; member of North Carolina state house of representatives, 1778-80; member of North Caroline state senate, 1782, 1793-94. Died in Caswell County, NC, December, 1804. Interment somewhere in Locust Hill, NC. [end] Marriage bond in Charlotte Co., VA, which was formed 1765 from Lunenburg Co., VA: 9 Mar 1767. John Williams and Betsey Williamson. Sur. Nathaniel Williams. p. 5 (Catherine Lindsay Knorr, MARRIAGE BONDS AND MINISTERS' RETURNS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1764-1815 [Pine Bluff, AR: Published by author, 1951], p. 90) Question: Is Nathaniel Williams, the surety, the father or the brother of John Williams? Caswell Co. Will Bk E-168 John Williams - Will - w. [written] 31 May 1798. Wife Betsy (land on Horsley Cr. at Nash's line to south of Dill Branch); son Duke; granddaughter Betsy Williams Simpson (under 21) and her brother John Kincheloe Simpson; granddaughter Betsy Williamson Williams and her brother John Williams; granddaughter Nancy Lea Graves (under 21); daughter Betsy wife of Azariah Graves; daughter Henrietta Simpson wife of Richard Simpson (land purchased of Lewis Pike and Hall Williamson); daughter Betsy (land on Horseley's Cr. adj Tubbs Branch to Brown's and Goodloe's lines). Exec: son Duke Williams, son-in-law Richard Simpson, and Azariah Graves. Wit: Signal Akeen, Jerre Williamson. (Katherine Kerr Kendall, CASWELL COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA WILL BOOKS 1777-1814, 1784 TAX LIST, GUARDIANS' ACCOUNTS 1794-1819 [Baltimore: Clearfield Publ. Co., 1997 edition of 1979 edition], p. 97). I have some information on the father and siblings of Richard Simpson (m. to Henrietta Williams). Who are the parents of Azariah Graves? E.W.Wallace

Hello, I don't have the answer to your first question, but would like to hear what you find out about the: > Question: Is Nathaniel Williams, the surety, the father or the > brother of John Williams? Regarding the son, Duke, mentioned in the will: I have a Duke WILLIAMS without parents b. 1802 in GA and but doubt that he is the person mentioned in that will. About your question: > Who are the parents of Azariah Graves? From what I understand, a good source for the Graves, including Azariah GRAVES would be a site I have used as a source for that surname. 1. Various, Website: Graves Family Organization (Electronic; ), http://www.gravesfa.org and http://www.gravesfa.org/gen169.htm." +719. Azariah Graves, b. 29 Oct. 1768, m. Elizabeth Williams, 3 June 1790, d. 1 March 1850." I have his parents as John Graves and Isabella Lea and believe you can extend that back a few generations from the GRAVES site, or I'd be glad to share what I've compiled. Elizabeth [Betsey] WILLIAMSON WILLIAMS is supposedly a 3rd Great Aunt, daughter of Martha Jones who is my 4th Great Grandmother (from her 2nd marriage to Thomas NANCE). I am very interested in connecting all of these people who seem to be related to Martha JONES and her husbands AND to find her ancestry. Regards, K. McGee At 01:47 PM 10/26/2002 -0400, Hdanw@aol.com wrote: . . . >The Political Graveyard website gives this information: > Williams, John (1740-1804) of Orange County, NC; Caswell County, NC. >First cousin of John Williams of Montpelier [in Granville Co., NC], >Richard Henderson and Thomas Henderson [also of Granville Co., NC]; >brother of Nathaniel Williams, Jr., Robert Williams and Joseph Williams of >Shallow Ford; grandfather of Christopher Harris Williams; >great-great-grandfather of John >Sharp Williams. <snip> > 9 Mar 1767. John Williams and Betsey Williamson. Sur. Nathaniel > Williams. p. 5 > >Question: Is Nathaniel Williams, the surety, the father or the brother >of John Williams? > > Caswell Co. Will Bk E-168 John Williams - Will - w. [written] 31 May > 1798. >Wife Betsy (land on Horsley Cr. at Nash's line to south of Dill Branch); >son Duke; <snip> I have some information on the father and siblings of Richard Simpson (m. to Henrietta Williams). >Who are the parents of Azariah Graves? > >E.W.Wallace

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/RSB.2ACE/1323.2.1 Message Board Post: I do appreciate that information from Caswell Co., NC. However, John Hughes and his wife stayed in Halifax Co., VA, as far as I know. However Kibble Terry Hughes and Absolum Hughes of Halifax Co. had connections to a Hamblet family of Halifax Co., VA. Kibble Terry Hughes died in Muary Co., TN and Absolum Hughes died in Barren Co., KY. I do feel that the Richard Hamblet that married Kitty Jones is somehow connected to Caswell Co. and the Fielder connection has many researchers. This also extends to the Hamlet families of Person Co., NC. I am sorry that I have no further information for you. Arlina