Marie, Thank you for the suggestion, I'll look into the DARROCH's. I now have have seen this surname spelled DUARK, DUACH, DUACKS and DUCK. Soundex searches produce the names, DICK, DARK, DUKE, etc. I know that they were in Duplin and Sampson Co. (census, wills and court minutes, see below). If anyone recognizes any of the names, (especially the CAMERON's) please let me know. Donna Duplin Co. wills: William DUACKS 1782 will. Will Book A/132. Copy located in the archive. Names: Mary Jane, Presley, William, Robert, Celia, Rhoda, Henry, Elizabeth, Nannie and Sarah CAMERON. DUARK ORPHAN: Ordered that Charles King sell a house, the property of Henry Duark, an orphan boy who is bound as an apprentice to said King, and that he account for the money with said Duark. DUARK ESTATE: Ordered that William King, Barnabas Stevens and James Blackman be a committee to divide the estate of Nancy Duark, deceased, who was a minor child, agreeable to the last will and testament of Magdalene Duark, deceased, and that they report their proceedings to the next court. (1794 Sampson Co. CM ) DUARK ESTATE: The committee appointed to divide the estate of Nancy Duark, deceased, among her lawful representatives, report as follows: That after deducting out 8 pounds and 16 shillings which we allowed Isaac Cameron for an account he rendered in against her estate, the residue of the estate amounting to 27 pounds, 9 shillings and 4 1/2 pence. That the sum divided among her heirs makes each share 3 pounds, 9 shillings and 4 1/4 pence. Signed Thomas Sutton, William King and James Blackman. DUACK'S SCHOOLING: Henry Duack came into court and acknowledged that Charles King had fully satisfied him as to his trade and schooling. Page 45, Bk 5, Sampson-Duplin Deeds, page 23. Deed: William Ball to Phillip Alexander Cammerone. Dated: 16 January 1775. Trans.: 35 pounds for 96 acres "On the Head of Hoe swamp Beginning at Wells Corner." Deed mentions Alwell's line. Land was granted to Simon West by patent dated 16 April 1765. Wit.: Jesse McIndon and Joseph Joiner. (James Samson was Clerk of Court. Richard Clinton was Register.) Page 127,Deed Bk 9, Sampson County Deeds, page 131: Benjaman Atwell to Life (Lise?) Let (lett) Atwell Dated: 3 May 1792. Trans.: (amount of payment not given) for 235 acres "on the west side of the six Runs and on both sides of Hoe swamp and all the ramainder of my goods and Chattles House Hold stuff and all other of my substance Whatsoever in whose hands or Custody possession or Keeping soever the same are or can or may be found only my wife Mary Atwell to Have peaceable possession On the lands and living her lifetime." Wit.: Phillip Camaron, Susanna Camaron, and William Fellow. (Notes: Document makes reference to the State of North Carolina. Owen Holmes was Register of Deeds. Document was proven or acknowledged in May Court of 1792. Document was registered 19 May 1793. Hardy Holmes was Clerk of Court.) Deed Issac Camaron to Thomas Thomas (of Wayne County). Deed dated 31 Jan 1787, page 276, book 8 - land on great Cohary. Wit: Robert Duval and Phillip Camaron. entry No.99. Jan. 21, 1778Isaac Camron enters 300 ac on Six Runs Cr and Hoes Swamp; border: Wm Lee, Phill Camron, & Benjamin Mills. On page 39 is entry No. 592. Jan. 20, 1779 Philip A Cammaran enters 100 ac on W side of Hoes Swamp;border: his own line, Isaac Cammaran's new entry, & Benjamin Atwell. page 72 entry 1105. (still Duplin Co.) Oct. 21, 1779 Benjn Atwell enters 100 ac; border: Isaac Camron's (sic) corner and Phillip Alexander Cameron. page 79 entry 1210. Dec. 29, 1779 Philip A. Camron enters 200 ac on the head of Hoes Swamp; border: Stephen King. > From: RMEBULL@aol.com > In an e mail dated 5 March 1999, Donna queries the names mentioned in the > subject line. I took a while for it to hit me but finally did. The name > Duark is exactly the way the surname DARROCH would have been pronounced > during those times and really is the correct pronunciation now. > Hope that helps. > Marie

Hi, Does anyone know of any African-American Hicks of Duplin County, NC in the 1800's-1900's? My gr-gr-grandfather is Henry Hicks who was born in NC according to the census but ended up in Arkansas. Does anyone know of any Hicks slaveowners of Duplin County, NC? Henry would have been born a slave and I'm trying to find out where in NC he may have come from. Please email: Ehier7tz@aol.com Thanks, Penny

>Hi Listmembers! > >I am sending the below information in event any Duplin researcher is >interested in the family of John F. WEST. > >Later, > >Fran > > >>JOHN F. WEST >> >>DEKALB COUNTY, TN GENEALOGY FROM ADMINISTRATOR’S SETTLEMENT BOOKS 1846-1907 >> >>Abstracted and Compiled by Betty Moore MAJORS 1992 >> >>DEKALB CO., TN SETTLEMENT BOOK, 1854-1865 >> >>P21 >>8 Aug 1854. Gipson R. WEST appointed administrator of the estate of John >F. >>WEST, dec’d. >> >>PP127-130 >>7 January 1856. “We, William P. WEST, Gibson R. WEST, William H. MAGNESS >and >>wife Elizabeth Jane, formerly Elizabeth Jane WEST, Thomas E. WEST , and >W.J. >>Isbell guardian of Christopher and Julia V. WILLIAMS, minor children of >>Matilda WILLIAMS, dec’d, formerly Matilda WEST, Thomas WEST and Joseph B. >>WEST agree to the following as advancements of the estate of John F. WEST, >>dec’d, being the amounts as charged to some of the [above] heirs by the >said >>John F. WEST, dec’d in his lifetime----“ >> >>P174 >>Gipson R. WEST, administrator of the estate of John F. WEST, dec’d, >>settlement. The eleven heirs and distributees are: >>Mary WEST, widow $73.39 >>W.J. ISBELL, guardian of the WILLIAMS heirs 73.39 >>William P. WEST 73.39 >>Gipson R. WEST 73.39 >>Thomas E. WEST 73.39 >>Joseph B. WEST 73.39 >>Wm. H. MAGNESS and wife Jane 73.39 >>Julia E. WEST 73.39 >>Wm. H. MAGNESS, guardian of Wiley B. WEST 73.39 >>Joseph B. WEST, guardian of Robert B. WEST 73. 39 >>Joseph B. WEST, guardian of Samantha D. WEST 73.39 >>Settlement with Matilda B. WILLIAMS, formerly Matilda WEST should be >charged >>with $35.00, amount received in advance by the said Matilda WILLIAMS, >mother >>of said WILLIAMS children, in her lifetime. >> >> >>FRAN’S NOTE: In time, I will obtain full estates papers from the >Courthouse >>if extant. When that is done, I will post to the List. >> >> >

In an e mail dated 5 March 1999, Donna queries the names mentioned in the subject line. I took a while for it to hit me but finally did. The name Duark is exactly the way the surname DARROCH would have been pronounced during those times and really is the correct pronunciation now. Hope that helps. Marie

I'm one of the g-g-g-gson's of Moses Cox - born 1756 in Duplin County, NC - and am looking for ANY information on him, his family, and his ancestors. Thanks in advance for any help you may provide. Jack Cox Pooler, GA

I am trying so hard to find the parents of my gr-gr-grandfather, Murphy Lanier. He was born in Duplin County, "near Magnolia," in 1805. He was married early on to someone whose name is lost. He later married Temperance Carlton, daughter of Hardy Carlton--all those Carltons of Duplin County. Murphy's full name was: Thomas Murphy Lanier. Many thanks! Katherine Lanier Ricker

I am gathering information on all of the Kornegay family members and their relatives. If you are related to the Kornegays in any way - or know someone that is related - please contact me and share the information. Thank you Ruth

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My gg grandfather, James Ritchie was born before 1775 in N.C. James Ritchie and Anthony Ritchie were both granted land in Williamsburg S.C. in 1791. In 1823 James sells his land and that of Anthony Ritchie Sr. and moves to Al. I found land deeds in Duplin Co. from 1764 - 1794 with both names, James and Anthony Ritchie either selling or as witnesses. Would like any info on these N.C. Ritchies. James married the second time to Ann Holmes. Children are- Thomas B. Ritchie, James Uriah Ritchie (my g grandfather), Ann Ritchie, Nancy Ritchie Owens, Rebecca Ritchie, Tabitha Ritchie Carnest, Caroline E. Holmes Peters (wife's daughter). Also who was James first wife. Think she may have married a James Coachman.

---------- > From: Martha Ballard <MBALLARD@COMPUTRON.NET> > To: Martha Ballard <MBALLARD@COMPUTRON.NET> > Subject: Re: RITCHIE-RICHIE > Date: Thursday, March 11, 1999 10:40 PM > > > > ---------- > > From: Martha Ballard <MBALLARD@COMPUTRON.NET> > > To: NCDUPLIN-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: RITCHIE-RICHIE > > Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 8:30 PM > > > > My gg grandffather was James Ritchie born before 1775 in N.C. He and > > Anthony Ritchie Sr. both are granted land in Williamsburg S.C. in 1791. > In > > 1823 he sells his land and also that of Anthony Ritchie Sr. and moves to > > Al. I find a James and Anthony Ritchie on land deeds in Duplin and > Sampson > > counties from 1764 to 1798. Want to know who these Ritchie's are and > their > > relationship to my James and any info on N.C. Ritchie's > >

My gg grandffather was James Ritchie born before 1775 in N.C. He and Anthony Ritchie Sr. both are granted land in Williamsburg S.C. in 1791. In 1823 he sells his land and also that of Anthony Ritchie Sr. and moves to Al. I find a James and Anthony Ritchie on land deeds in Duplin and Sampson counties from 1764 to 1798. Want to know who these Ritchie's are and their relationship to my James and any info on N.C. Ritchie's

I am looking for information on the parents of John Walker b. 6/19/1799 in Duplin County, NC. This is a brick wall. Any information would be helpful. I know in 1790 there were 5 Walkers that were in this general area, one of which could be my John's family or of course it could be someone different since he was born 9 years after the 1790 census. However, they were: Baker Walker, James Walker, James Walker, John Walker, and Samuel Walker. Does anyone have a list of children for any of these Walkers? Thank you, Karen

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What county is Ahoskie, NC in? Thanks, Kathy Mosley

Forward to all readers : From: Virginia Ewing [mailto:vewing@ctesc.net] Sent: Monday, March 01, 1999 5:00 PM Subject: LDS FAMILY SEARCH COMING SOON As the director of a LDS Family History Center, I have received a notice from Salt Lake LDS FHL, announcing the Beta testing of Family Search on line. It is not yet up, a problem with a piece of equipment, but will be starting sometimes this month and will be up only a few weeks as a test run. If there is not a lot of interest it will be taken off and not put back on. So spread the word and keep trying to get through. When it comes on line the URL will be: > www.familysearch.org <. I have not been told exactly what will be available but know at least the Ancestral File and Family History Library Catalog will be included. Family Search is the name of the program we have on CDs in all LDS FHCs. Some public libraries also have this program. FS includes the IGI, Ancestral File, Family History Library Catalog, Social Security Death Records, Koran and Vietnam war death records, and Scottish Church Records. For those of you not familiar with the various searches, the IGI is the International Genealogical Index. It includes, in alphabetical order, all of the names that have been sent to the Temples to have ordinances performed in their name. Names in the IGI are usually submitted by members, but not always. Non-members also submit their family names to get them into the IGI. Some of the marriages may have been part of extraction programs. The names were taken from courthouse records and checked and rechecked by several volunteers before being accepted as correct. Most people do try to send in accurate information but there are many mistakes. My advice is, always check the original source. Use the IGI to find where people with your surname would have lived and order the census and court records from that area. Ancestral File is Gedcoms of group and pedigree sheets sent in by members and nonmembers. The name and address of the submitter is included and hopefully will allow you to contact others working on your line. If the address is out of date sometimes a letter to the Membership dept. in Salt Lake will get you a correct address if the person was a member of the LDS church. Once again, the material is only as good as the research that went into it and some of it is pretty bad. Check it out before you 'adopt' it. If you find a mistake on Ancestral File, you can send in your corrections, along with your sources of proof, and it will be noted in the next update. The first submitter does not have to provide proof, but you do, if you are making a correction. You can add additions to a file, or submit a new file. You do not have to be a member to submit material. The Family History Library Catalog is a listing of every book, film and fiche available at the Salt Lake City LDS Family History Library. This allows us to find what is available for each locality, World-Wide. It includes the FHL call numbers and a description of what is included in the film/fiche or book. The material from the books and film/fiche will not be on line. That is not something they can do, at this time. Hopefully it will be a possibility some time in the distant future. The film and fiche will still have to be ordered through FHC. Microfilm and microfiche are the property of the FHL and are sent into the care of the LDS FHC director and must remain under her/his care until returned. For this reason they are never allowed to be taken from the LDS FHC. Almost all of the microfilm and microfiche at the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City can be ordered into any LDS FHL, anywhere in the world, but there are a few exceptions. Copyright laws prevent them from using material without the written consent of the owner. Some of the film and fiche where filmed by companies other than the LDS Church and permission to circulate these film to LDS FHCs has been denied. There will be a notice included in the description, saying it cannot be circulated. Many of the SC microfilm where made by a company who has refused permission to allow the film to be circulated, but there are many microfilm available for SC, some covering the same material that is on the restricted film. The LDS FHL is a nonprofit organization, and that is why it still cost only 15 cents a sheet for a microfiche, $3.25 plus tax to rent a microfilm for a month [may be more in other countries] and the SourceGuide and other home use programs are sold at such a reasonable price. We aren't allowed to make a profit, even in the FHCs. The books that are listed are not loaned out but can sometimes be obtained through an Interlibrary loan through your public library. You can request copies of pages and if a book is indexed, by ordering the index you can see if your people would have been listed. In cases where the copyright has expired the book may have been filmed or can be filmed upon request. Never hurts to ask. Virginia Ewing vewing@ctesc.net listowner: Gober, Perry, Ashley & MSWilkin[son] Co., MS search the mailing list archives at http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl -- Happy Hunting, Go dig up those Roots! Florence Moore URL: http://www.pcola.gulf.net/~rjmoore

Interested in knowing whether JOSEPH EVERETT or his wife had any relationship to the TAYLOR family. Lived in Duplin/Wayne in late1700s, early 1800s. Bill Linder Arlington, Virginia

>Forwarded by MWD > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Oliver Jenkins <brown@cdc.net> >To: NCDUPLIN-L-request@rootsweb.com <NCDUPLIN-L-request@rootsweb.com> >Date: Monday, March 01, 1999 11:03 PM >Subject: Re: Peter, Mitchell and Levin WATKINS of Duplin County > > >>I am searching for the predecessors of my gr gr gr grandfather, Mitchell >>WATKINS (b. between 1740 and 1750. He and his two brothers Levin and Peter >>WATKINS probably descended from one of the three brothers of the same names >>who are said to have emigrated from Wales in the 17th century. My gr gr gr >>grandfather Mitchell Watkins and his brothers lived in Edgecombe and Duplin >>Counties in North Carolina. Mitchell was a Revolutionary soldier under the >>command of General Green. Peter and Mitchell left North Carolina for >>Kentucky and Georgia respectfully around 1801 or 1802. Levin stayed in >>Duplin County, N. C., where he served in the North Carolina State >>Legislature. Does anyone have information on the parentage of these three >>North Carolina brothers? Thanks, Oliver >> >> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>Check out our new web site! http://www.onelist.com >>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>"You don't know who you ARE >> until you know who you are FROM." >> >> *Please note: This list is G-rated, all ages may feel comfortable >joining. >> >> >> > >

Hi listmembers! Yesterday I obtained a WEST surname index to Duplin Co. deeds on file at the NC Archives. There is a Grantor/Grantee index which contains given name, dates of deeds with book number/letter number and page, type of instrument such as deed, grant, mortgage, etc. For anyone who wishes to send for an ancestor's land records, I will look up any WEST given name and get back with information as outlined above. Give me a couple of days to send info back to you. Fran

Hi Fred! I am interested in obtaining information on one B. GLISSON (given name may have been Bryan(t)) who organized a Militia group during the War of 1812. Where did B. GLISSON live? Who was his spouse? When and where was B. GLISSON born, when/where did he die? I am particularly interested in the Militia group, when/where it was formed/disbanded. Where did the volunteers sign up? The National Archives in Washington, D.C. informs me that B. GLISSON apparently did not muster in as there is no official record of his Militia group. Any help/clues/direction appreciated. Fred Powell -----Original Message----- From: Fred Summerlin <fsummerlin@worldnet.att.net> To: NCDUPLIN-L@rootsweb.com <NCDUPLIN-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, March 05, 1999 12:13 PM Subject: SUMMERLIN - SNIPES - GLISSON >Interested in exchanging information on any Duplin Co SUMMERLINs, >GLISSONs, and SNIPES especially pre-1830 time period > >Jacob SUMMERLIN, SR = Charity GLISSON >? SUMMERLIN = Mary GLISSON >Reading SUMMERLIN b ca 1780 = Rachel SNIPES >Frederick SUMMERLIN, b ca 1782 = Charity HERRING >Jacob SUMMERLIN JR, b ca 1772 = Charity HINES >Allen SUMMERLIN, SR, b ca 1780-90 = Priscilla "Siller" SNIPES >Thomas B. SUMMERLIN, b 1797 = 1 Susannah WESLEY ; =2 Mary HINSON >Michael "Mack" SUMMERLIN = ? >Hines SUMMERLIN, b ca 1805 = Nancy GLISSON > >Thanks >Fred Summerlin >fsummerlin@worldnet.att.net > >

Interested in exchanging information on any Duplin Co SUMMERLINs, GLISSONs, and SNIPES especially pre-1830 time period Jacob SUMMERLIN, SR = Charity GLISSON ? SUMMERLIN = Mary GLISSON Reading SUMMERLIN b ca 1780 = Rachel SNIPES Frederick SUMMERLIN, b ca 1782 = Charity HERRING Jacob SUMMERLIN JR, b ca 1772 = Charity HINES Allen SUMMERLIN, SR, b ca 1780-90 = Priscilla "Siller" SNIPES Thomas B. SUMMERLIN, b 1797 = 1 Susannah WESLEY ; =2 Mary HINSON Michael "Mack" SUMMERLIN = ? Hines SUMMERLIN, b ca 1805 = Nancy GLISSON Thanks Fred Summerlin fsummerlin@worldnet.att.net