Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/11007 Surname: BLANCHARD ------------------------- Am looking for the parents of Sarah Jane Blanchard of Chowan County, NC (b: 1831, d: unknown date. She married Allen Spivey(b: 1822, d: 1900's)and they married on April 10, 1850). They had the following children: Rebecca(b:1854), Hannah(b:1857), Lavinia(b: 1861, d: 1927),Quenton (b: 1864, d: 1921), Penelope (b:1868),Mary (b: 1871), William (b: 1871, d: 1927), Sarah Emile (b: 1872, d: 1952). If anyone has any information on the parentage of Sarah Jane Blanchard or any information on any of those listed, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/11006 Surname: SPIVEY ------------------------- Am looking for the parents of Allen Spivey of Chowan County, NC (b: 1822, d: 1900's). He married Sarah Jane Blanchard (b: 1831, d: unknown date) and they married on April 10, 1850). They had the following children: Rebecca(b:1854), Hannah(b:1857), Lavinia(b: 1861, d: 1927),Quenton (b: 1864, d: 1921), Penelope (b:1868),Mary (b: 1871), William (b: 1871, d: 1927), Sarah Emile (b: 1872, d: 1952). If anyone has any information on the parentage of Allen Spivey or any information on any of those listed, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/11005 Surname: Carter, Lee, Ward ------------------------- I have a Henry Lee who married Elizabeth Pipkin on 11/9/1779 in Gates County, NC. Elizabeth died around 1836. Elizabeth Pipkin's father was Issac Pipkin, Jr who was a large land owner and of high standings in Gates County, NC. as was his father Issac Pipkin, Sr. Elizabeth mother's was named Charity. Issac Pipkin, Jr and Charity had 7 children: (1) John Pipkin who moved to Chowan Co., NC; (2) Issac Pipkin; (3) Elizabeth Pipkin who married Henry Lee; (4) Margaret Pipkin who married Benjamin Barnes; (5) Charity Pipkin who married Richard Barnes; (6) Mary Ann Pipkin who married Joshua Freeman; (7) and Sarah Pipkin who married Jacob Freeman. The above information taken from the pamphlet "A Walk Down Memory Lane with the Carter-Eure Clan by Mary W. Turner and Helen R. Aswell. This pamphlet contains part of Elizabeth Pipkin Lee will as she out lived her husband Henry Lee. Thought some of these people may belong to your Pipkin's. Gordon Carter Ward born in Suffolk, VA now searching Carter - Lee - Ward lines. Email gordon@ward.org

>From: NUM1SCOT@aol.com >Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 22:46:07 EDT >Subject: Census Avlibility Maps >To: ncbkn@earthlink.net >X-Mailer: AOL 6.0 for Windows US sub 10520 > >Hey cousin, > >here is a great page to check out for census avalibility for >all the various states > >http://www.segenealogy.com/sgo03.htm > >talk to you later, > >Jerry

Granville County, NC Heritage Book Committee to meet June 4th in Oxford Thanks to all for massive amount of e-mail and telephone inquiries about our new book THE HERITAGE OF GRANVILLE, CO. NC - 2002. Based on this response, we know the Granville Heritage book will be a great success! What makes this volume so unique is that it will be written by the people of Granville County about the people of Granville County. Accuracy will be assured by participation of each individual family Household. Diversity & and unbiased coverage is assured since every family with roots is invited to participate, The book will highlight stories and pictures of Granville County families, past and present, and is part of the prestigious North Carolina County Heritage series! Eligibility is simple; you live in Granville County, used to live in Granville County, or have roots here. This allows you a FREE 500-word story and picture. These will be combined with articles and pictures about Granville County communities, churches, clubs and other topics. The deadline for all submissions is Oct. 5, 2001. Granville County joins numerous other North Carolina Counties who have completed their own books. Our next Granville County meeting will be Monday, June 4th, 7 PM at the Thorndale Country Club in Oxford. Come join us as we preserve our Granville County Heritage! For more info. E-mail us at: eaglesnestmtn@mindspring.com or you may call toll free: 1(877) CO-HERIT. See you on June 4th! If you are not within driving distance of Oxford, just e-mail and we'll tell you how to participate!

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/11003 Surname: Downing, Lee, Normans, Blounts, Grays, Collins, Hassells, Patrick, Hufton, Davenport, Hoskins, Sutton, Clifton ------------------------- There is a nice new website coverning many families from Chowan Co. Link: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bgray URL: <http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bgray>

I'M NOT SHOUTING, FOLKS. JUST NEARSIGHTED, FARSIGHTED & MIDDLESIGHTED. JACOB, I'VE HAD HOUSEGUESTS FOR A WEEK AND IN PROCESS OF CLEANING UP SINCE THEY'VE GONE. I'M INTERESTED IN ALL THE LUTEN FAMILY THERE IN CHOWAN, BUT ESPECIALLY THE ELDER THOMAS LUTEN AND HIS SON, THOMAS LUTEN, AS THEY ARE SOMEHOW CONNECTED TO MY JOHN LEWIS & LUTEN LEWIS LINE IN THE AREA. THAT'S WHAT I SEEK TO EXPAND AND DEEPEN. PROBLEM RIGHT NOW IS GETTING OUT ALL THE DATA I HAVE AND LOOKING IT OVER, BECAUSE I'M SORT OF PRESSED ON ALL SIDES FOR TIME - THINGS CONNECTED WITH FAMILY BUSINESS. I KNOW THAT I CANNOT ADD TO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. EVERYTHING I'VE DONE ON THE LUTENS HAS TO DO WITH THEIR VERY EARLIEST CONNECTIONS IN THE CHOWAN AREA. ARE YOU THE INQUIRER THAT I RECOMMENDED READ THIS REFERENCE (BELOW)? EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT THE ONE, YOU AND EVERYONE DOING LUTEN RESEARCH SHOULD GET THIS AT THE LIBRARY AND READ IT: THE NC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY JOURNAL VOL XXVI, NO. 4, NOV. 2000 P. 376 - 392 "MADAM ESTHER POLLOCK OF KENT CO., MD, AND CHOWAN CO., N.C., AND THE LUTENS," by John Anderson Brayton I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TO EVERYONE WORKING IN THE CHOWAN-GATES AREA OF N.C., BECAUSE THE ARTICLE TOUCHES ON SO MANY LINES. HOPE IT HELPS EVERYONE. KAY G. KLWRAGEG@aol.com

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/11000 Surname: LUTEN ------------------------- Do your LUTENS tie in with Thomas LUTEN, whose daughter Mary married Jonathon EVANS of Perquimans and Chowen County. Jonathon was the son of Richard and Elizabeth PERRY EVANS. I believe he was born around 1671 in Perquimans County, and he died in 1723. The names of the children that I know are William, Mary, Sarah, and ELizabeth EVANS. Jonathon's siblings were Rebecca, Richard III, Ann, and Sarah. I am looking for the names of Jonathon and Mary LUTEN EVANS children.

Dear Group, I am writing to inquirer if anyone may know where in Chowan County I may search for further information on slaves familes that were in Chowan County from the earlier 1800's - 1900's? I have been in contact with the Chowan County Court House and at this point I feel like I have hit a brick wall. Would the Libraries have any information on slave families? Are there any African American Historical society in Chowan? Are there any other resources in Chowan Co. that anyone may be able to direct me to that may have information on slave families. I would also be very interested inhearing from other person that have been researching their slave roots in the Chowan County area, Thank you for any assistance or advise you may be able to share. Diane Johnston, Muse, Bunch, Badhams

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/10999 Surname: Badham ------------------------- I am searching for any information on my 4th Greatgrand father his name was Miles Badham he and his family were slaves in Chowan County. Would anyone know if the Chowan Co. 1870 census comes in a book form. Miles and his family were located on this census report. Miles Badham was a slave artisan. He built many homes and also Kedesh Church in Edenton that is still standing today. I am very interested in finding out further information on Miles Badham born circa 1812.

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/10998 Surname: Badham ------------------------- I am searching for information on Hester Badham born circa 1838 in Chowan County. She married Joseph Midleton, Meddleton, Middleton this name has been spelled several different ways. Their estimate date of marriage in Chowan County was 1858. Would any one have any further information on this family. Any information is appreciated.

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/10997 Surname: Bunch ------------------------- I am searching for information on my 3rd great grandparents who were slaves in Chowan County, their names were Tresa and Thomas Bunch their children were Joseph, Thomas Jr. Mary, and Sarah. They are found on the 1870 Chowan County census report, also living in the household was another Sarah about 60 yrs. of age possibly Tresa mother. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/NC/Chowan/10996 Surname: ------------------------- Hi, I happened to be here looking for another branch of my family and noticed your email. I have research done by someone my uncle knew that shows Bryant Byrom married to Christian Stallings. I also have Bryant's mother and father's info if you need that. As far as Rachel goes, I do show that Bryant and Christian had a daughter named Rachel who was born ca 1745 but my notes showed that she was married to a Shadrach Ward, nothing about a Hagan??? Please write me at sosullivan1@mediaone.net if I can help you further. Susan in MA

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/10995 Surname: Byrum, Morgan ------------------------- Kay: I have a copy of the marriage Certificate of Giddian Byrum and Nancy Morgan ( if you are interested, I can mail you a copy). They were married 24 Dec., 1868 Nancy E Morgan - father: Hary Morgan, and Mother Susan Morgan. Giddian Byrum: son of James and Rachel Byrum Giddian Byrum is my distant ancestor too. I am spelling the name of Giddian -- the way it is on the Marriage Certificate.

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/10994 Surname: Fletcher ------------------------- This comes from a Lenoir Co. Post >I read Inglis Fletcher's biography. During WWII she lived near Wilmington, >N.C. and was writing one of her novels. One day an Army officer from near >by Camp Davis came to visit her. She was surprised but invited him in, >served refreshments, and finally asked if he would like to see her maps. >Showing surprise, he said yes, he would indeed like to see them. She took >him to her office and showed him the old maps of the waterways and so forth >that she was using to get her locations correct. He laughed and said he was >glad to see they were old maps. It seems that some of her servants, being >loyal citizens, had reported that she was always looking at the maps and >writing. The officer had been sent to see if she was a spy. I believe she >moved to Edenton after this incident--not immediately-after she finished >the book. >I have found she renditions of the activities of the people who were actual >people to be pretty much what the historians say. I liked them the most >because of the insite they give into the living habits of the people of the >time. Who would ever have studied politics enough to get feeling of the >time as she gives it in her books. She demonstrates how politics concerned >every phase of life. I believe that it is accurate as it could be as to how >the people actually lived. I heard enough tales when I was growing up to >know that it was mostly the way she portrays it. >All of you should read her books at least once. >> >> >> >>I have a feeling that a good portion of our members do not know who Inglis >> >>Fletcher was or anything about her books. Would you and Sue enlighten the >> >>lists. It has been so many years since I read her books but they were GREAT >> >>and waited with baited breath for the next one. I can tell you she wrote >> >>what is called historical fiction but she was well known for extensive >> >>research on her subject matter. She lived in Edenton as I recall and wrote >> >>only about early NC historical figures. Guess it is time to re-read her >> >>books. >> >> >> >>Martha >> > >> >Inglis Fletcher was a native of Ohio (or somewhere like that) who grew up >> >hearing family stories of eastern NC, especially the Albemarle region. >> >She began writing historical novels and eventually moved to Edenton. Her >> >first book (in historical chronological order) was *Men of Roanoke,* and >> >was about one of the first temporary settlements in the Roanoke Island >> >area. She continues historically through the American Revolution. Her >> >main characters in her books are fictional, but many of the supporting >> >characters were the early leaders of the VA and NC colonies and states. >> >She did a lot of research. Her introductions to her books emphasize that >> >they are fiction, and she does such things as, for example, compress >> >several years' events into a shorter time period. I've personally seen >> >documents that support a lot of what she's written, just doing my own >> >research. >> > >> >She also makes the point in some of her introductions that records of >> >women's roles in the settling of the colonies is not well documented. >> >(I'm sure we are all in painful agreement with her). She does a very good >> >job of depicting the way it likely was. >> > >> >Most of the characters in her books (real and fictional) are large >> >landowners and therefore slave owners. She wrote the books in the 40's >> >and 50's, so she paints more of a picture of happy slaves serving their >> >masters than we understand today, but I think she also makes a point that >> >there was a strong slave community with its own customs and spirituality >> >that was not known to the white masters. She also shows that the >> >knowledge and ability of the slaves was a valuable part of building the >> >colonies. Many of the slaves were clearly intelligent and perceptive >> >people--not just sterotypes. >> > >> >As Evelyn says, reading her books is like reading stories of your >> >family--and your family might be in them! I want to thank Mary Fulford >> >for suggesting I read or re-read the books and pass her recommendation on >> >to you all. >> > >> >Evelyn--you might try going on line to the Avid Reader bookstore site. I >> >think it's avidreader.com. This is a used bookstore in Chapel Hill that >> >has a specialty line of NC history and genealogical books (used), both >> >fiction and non-fiction. It's been awhile since I looked at it, but if I >> >remember right, you can e-mail them to watch out for particular books and >> >notify you if they come in. > > Webpage

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/10992 Surname: Fletcher ------------------------- Would anyone have any information on author Inglis Fletcher who lived on Bandon Plantation which I believe was in Chowan Co. She and her husband lived there from about 1944 until their deaths. She wrote most of her books from Bandon Plantation and I have just finished reading "Pay, Pack and Follow". Her husband's mother was a "Hay" and I have much research on that part of the family but have not had a lot of luck with the Fletcher side. Thanks.

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/10991 Surname: Jordans ------------------------- I am wondering why there are no Jordans in Chowan Co. I have wills for a Charles and John C. Jordan, Also a John Jordan. They lived there in the 1700s. I am looking for more information about them. Thanks

Hi: A query has come in that I'm forwarding to the entire list. If you can help, that would be great! I am the CC for Hyde County. I am doing research for my new web site on the Algonkians of Coastal Carolina, at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~jmack/algonqin/algonqin.htm Are you knowledgeable, or know someone who is, on the early deeds or grants in Chowan County between the Native American inhabitants and early White settlers? If not, if would you please place this on your Query Page and post it to your Chowan County Mailing List, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks. I am trying to find various land grants issued to early White settlers or deeds between the Native American residents and the early White settlers. For instance, I have found that on 24 Sept 1660 Nathaniel Batts purchased from Kiscutanewh, King of the Yeopim Indians, all the land on the west bank of the Pasquotank River from its mouth to the head of New Begin Creek. Batts also held land in Chowan Precinct on which he lived for a time [Salmon Creek ares]. Would you happen to have copies of any early deeds / grants concerning the Chowan, Yeopim or other Native Americans lands in northeastern North Carolina? If so, I would appreciate receiving a copy of such documents. Your assistance is appreciated. Thanks, John McGowan jmack@carolina.net Hyde Co., NCGenWeb Pages http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/HYDE.HTM http://www.barbaramcmahon.com Harlequin Romance: THE HUSBAND CAMPAIGN -- June, 2001 Harlequin Romance: THE MARRIAGE TEST -- November, 2001

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/10989 Surname: Warnier ------------------------- Pasquotank not Chowan! Thanks a bunch! Enjoyed the Chowan County site though with all its history. Dolly

Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Chowan/10988 Surname: ------------------------- Elizabeth City, NC, is in Pasquotank County. All of the small "finger counties" in this northeastern portion of NC were originally part of ancient Albemarle County, but the parent county was long-gone by 1803.