Hello, Another researcher sent me these Sampson Co. Court Minutes. (I am sending this to the Duplin list because the CAMERON's and KING's were also in Duplin Co.) The DUARK surname is new to me and I was wondering if anyone is familiar with it. Is this the correct spelling (I thought that it might also be DARK or ??). Any clues are greatly appreciated. Donna FEATHERBED DISPUTED: It having been made to appear to this court that Stephen King, administrator of Magdalene Duark, deceased, through mistake took into his possession a feather bed as the property of the said deceased, which was literally the property of Sarah Cameron, ordered that the said Stephen King give up to the said Sarah Cameron the above mentioned. (1787) 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. (1794)

14th District - Cannons Slew to Mouth of White Oak & WARDS Branch: Willis CHERRY overseer, James BIZZEL, William STONE, Arthur BIZZEL, Hardy BIZZEL & Negro, Thomas BENNET, William BENNET, Samuel BENNET, Jacob MILLARD, Isaac MILLARD, Hezekiah MILLARD, Moses BRANCH, Dred BRANCH, William TAYLOR, John WADE, William UNDERHILL, Hardy DANIEL, Aaron DANIEL & all belonging to their families. 15th District - from White Oak up to the Bridge: John BRADLEY overseer, Jephtha DANIEL, James BRADLEY, ShadrIck DANIEL, John DANIEL Jr, William GULLY & his son, Thomas WIGGINS & Negro, William BURNHAM, William HURST & 2 Negroes, James HARRELL, James OATES & Negro, Thomas FLOWERS, Simon FLOWERS, Starling POWELL & all belonging to their families. 16th District - from Bridge up to Reedy Branch: Hillary HOOKS overseer, Henry FAISON & 6 Negroes, John GRIFFIN, Micajah BYRD, Daniel BYRD, Robert BYRD Jr & Negro 'Toney', Shadrick BYRD, John CLARK, Daniel CLARK, James CLARK, Patrick McCANNE, Doctor FRAZARS 2 Negroes, Micajah FRAZAR, James FRAZAR & all belonging to their families; 17th District - from Reedy Branch to Bluff above Mouth of Panther: William BECK overseer, John BECK Jrs Negroes, Stephen BECK, Stephen SNELL.& Negro, William STEPHENS 2 sons & 3 Negroes, Nathaniel KINNARD, John HAINES, William SIMPLER, Amos WALKER, Thomas GRAY & his 4 Negroes & all belonging to their families.

7th District, from WARDS Great Slew up to Sampson GRIMES Slew: William SULLIVEN, overseer. John HILLS 3 Negroes, Edward HARRIS, Lewis THOMAS 2 Negroes, Jonathan THOMAS, William SULLIVEN Negro, James WARD, Noell PENNINGTON, Christopher MARTIN, John FLEMING, George ,COOPER, Sr & his Negro & his son. James WINDERS & all belonging to their families. 8th District - Upper end of Sampson GRIMES Slew to head of OUTLAWS Slew; John SULLIVEN, overseer, Owen SULLIVEN, John Jr & Edward WINDERS, John WINDERS 3 Negroes, John SWINSONS Negro 'Bristo', John ROGERS Jr, William ROGERS, Solomon ROGERS, Micajah ROGERS, Jesse BROCK, William TAYLORS 2 Negroes, Joshua CHAMBLES, Samuel BOWDEN, James STONE, Jesse SWINSON & all belonging to their families. 9th District from OUTLAWS Slew to John HILLS foard: William HOOKS overseer, William HOOKS Negro, Thomas PHIPPS, William PHIPPS, Thomas PHIPPS Jr, Thomas HOOKS, Jr, John Cha. Slocumb, Tho HOOKS Sr & 2 Negroes, Charles HOOKS, Richard SINGLETON, Richard MEARES, Thomas HILL his 6 Negroes. Owen Tyler & all belonging to their families. 10th District - from HILLS Foard up to WINDERS foot path including SULLIVENS Slew: James WRIGHT, overseer; Thomas WRIGHT, Patrick NEWTON & 2 Negroes, James GUY, Robert WILKINSON his Negro & William WILKINSON, James MOORE, Jacob MONK, William NEWTON, John NEWTON, Rubin COOK, & Felix FREDERICK & all belonging to their families. 11th District - from WINDERS foot path to ROGERS Slew: Lavin WATKINS overseers, Lavin WATKINS Negro, Isaac SPENCE, John GIBBS Jr, Elisha GIBBS, Mark ROGERS, Geo OUTLAW, Solomon SINGAR, Richard BRADLEY, John SHUFFIELD, Ephram SHUFFIELD, Hardy REEVES, Francis OLLIVER & Negro, Elisha JERNIGAN, Nicholas BOWDEN, Samuel BOWDEN Jr, Baker BOWDEN & all belonging to their families. 12th District - from ROGERS Slew to FOLEYS Slew, Theophilus WILLIAMS overseer; Ben EZEL, Theo WILLIAMS 2 Negroes, Wm GUY, Fred'k HOMES, Luke WARD Jr, James WHITE, John WARD Jr, [blank] TIMMONS, Cullen CONNERLY, Wm WARD, Philip WARD, Warrin BLOUNT, John McCALLOP, Ben BLOUNT, John STUCKEYs 2 Negroes , L ewis STUCKEY & all belonging to their families. 13th District - from FOLYS Slew to CANNONS Slew: Daniel GLISSON overseer, Daniel GLISSONs Negro 'Toney', John HART, John WRIGHT Jr's Negroes 'Durham & Kitt', Stephen HERRING Jr & Negro 'Cesar', William WARD, William POLLOCK, Sam'l WARD, Jesse GRANTS Negroes 'Philip & Cesar',, David CANNON, Geo GAYLOR & negro, Wm DICKSON his 4 Negroes & all belonging to their families

This is from 2 sources - NC Genealogical Journal - Feb 1982 pp2-7 & Duplin Co Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions; Abstract of Minutes 1784-1787 Part 1 abstracted by Leora H McEachen 1987 (there are 17 Districts) 1st District - mouth of Goshen to marked tree with 1 notch. , Stephen MILLER, Overseer; George MILLERs 2 Negros, Richard ROBERTS, Henry SHEHON, Joseph WELTS Negro Jim, John CHAMBERS Negro, Capt James CHAMBERS Negroes June & Dick, Flud FOLEY, Elizabeth FOLEYs son Jeremiah & all belonging to said families. 2nd District - from tree with 1 notch up to tree with 2 notches, including CHAMBERS foard. John MATCHET Overseer; John NEW, Clement GODFREY, Joseph BRAY, John JOHNSTON & Negro Boson, David GREEAR, Richd SWINSON, Absalon SWINSON & negro Jo., Theophilus SWINSON, Auston SWINSON, [blank] MISEL, Jacob WILLIAMS, Samuel WILLIAMS, John BEST Jr., John PLATT & all belonging to said families. 3rd District - from Tree with 2 notches to the lower end of MATCHETS Slew. Stephen HERRING Overseer: Benj HERRING, William KENANs 2 Negros, Jacob GLISSON, John GLISSON, Andrew GUFFORDs two sons Stephen & ,James, Arthur HERRING Jr., Whitfield HERRING, Alexander HERRING, Daniel HERRINGs Negro Tom, Benjamin SNIPES, John BROCK, Demsey GOFF, William MAINER, John MAINER & all in their families. 4th District - from lower end of MATCHETS Slew to GAVINS old foard & Slew. Joseph GRIMES Overseer; Joseph GRIMEs 2 sons & their Negroes, Ed'd SLOAN, Charles WARDs 4 Negroes, Charles BROWN, Robert WILLIAMS Jr., George TILMAN, Simon (or Lemon) DUNN, Uriah GURGANUS, David QUIN, James QUIN, George QUIN, Robert WILLIAMS Sr & his son & Negro, & all belonging to their families. 5th District - from GAVINS old foard to the lower end HERRINGS Slew or to new marked path between Dan'l HERRINGs & Joseph GRIMES. Sampson GRIMES Overseer; Rubin WESTON Jr., John SULLIVEN, Nathan BULLARD, Caleb SULLIVEN, Michael SULLIVEN, Jethro MAINER, Alexander SANDERS, Widow SULLIVENs Negro, John WHITEHEAD, James GRIMES, William SULLIVEN, Besent BROCK & all others in their families. 6th District - from Herrings Slew or new path between Daniel HERRINGS & Joseph GRIMES up to WARDS Great Slew. David CANNON Overseer; John AARON, John BEST SR & 2 sons Howell & Benjamin, Matthew GAINEY, George COOPER JR & Negro, Richard COOPER, William KENANs Negroes supposed to be 10, James FLEMING, T. JERNIGANs Negro & all belonging to their families.v

forwarded by MWD -----Original Message----- From: NJENELL@aol.com <NJENELL@aol.com> To: NCDUPLIN-L-request@rootsweb.com <NCDUPLIN-L-request@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, February 27, 1999 9:32 AM Subject: Re: (no subject) >Thanks Dale for the mailing list address. Have you found anything else about >the Sanderson's since I last heard from you? > >I've not worked on the Sanderson's for about a year. My husband was really >sick all of 1998. He died in October of Leukemia, he had been told he had it >in 1989. He had 9 great years, but last year he got worse. I will miss him >terribly, it's been really hard. Everyone says it will get better, but I'm >not sure, I guess only time will tell. > >Take care and let me hear from you. > >Jenell >

I signed onto the List today. Is anyone working on the TAYLOR family of JONATHAN TAYLOR? A man of that name came into Duplin quite early, and I'm sure there were several generations of men named JONATHAN TAYLOR. The last two that I know of wound up in Wayne County. Also, I have an extensive research paper developed on WILLIAM TAYLOR, the one who was murdered in 1787 by one of his slaves. BILL LINDER, Arlington, Virginia. <BLinder777@aol.com>

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 -

If any of you can get an old NC Gen Soc Journal Feb '82 -- There is a very helpful article. Navigation on GOSHEN Swamp. 1785. The project was supposed to clear the swamp so boats could pass, but it failed. A list of 231 settlers along the swamp are listed in the minutes. Included are abt 60 names NOT on the 1783 Tax List of Duplin, 1786 State Census or 1790 Federal Census. 92 Negroes & 14 by name & 7 sons of the settlers. The effort covers abt 20 mi & is divided into 17 Districts. Most settlers lived within 2 mi of the swamp & assigned tothe district nearest them. (14 to 23 men). The reason this is so important, as it shows who neighbors were & therefore who the females were apt to marry.......

Hello! I am seeking information and correspondence from anyone working on the above named families. I am especially interested in any information on Philip Alexander CAMERON. Philip was the son of Daniel CAMERON of Northampton/Bertie Co., NC and moved to Duplin/Sampson Co, NC c.1778 (Six Runs Creek and Hoes Swamp). Living next to Philip was Isaac Cameron and Philip was a witness to many of Isaac's legal documents. Also in the county at the same time was a Daniel Cameron, but nothing is known of him so far. In Sampson Co. in the same time frame was the family of Solomon McCLAM (McLAMB) who had a son named Bryant. Solomon and Bryant moved to Williamsburg Co., SC and Bryant married Isabella McCutchen. Isabella's sister Sarah McCutchen married Bryant CAMERON b.1778 and it is he, who I suspect is the son of either Isaac or Daniel Cameron. Here is what I know of Philip Alexander CAMERON's parents and collaterals. Daniel CAMERON (1685-1752) married Ann BROWN and had the following children named in his will dated Jan. 7, 1747, proved? May Court 1752: Son: Philip Alexander CAMERLEN {m. to Susanna ?} and moved to Duplin/Sampson Co., NC Dau: Rachel {m. ?} " Ann {m. ? WHITLEY} " Bridget {m. William GODWIN} " Elezin(Eliza) {m. Robert TEWE} " Mary m. {? BEST} " Elisabeth {m. ? WHITLEY} grandson: Joseph GODWIN granddaughter: Belason Wife & Executrix: Ann Wit: William WHITLEY, Joshua WILLIAMS Clerk of Court: I. EDWARDS According to a recent corespondent of mine, Daniel CAMERON was in Bertie Co. in 1728 and it is probable that some of his children where born there. He also generously provided the following information: Daniel's wife, Ann (Browne) CAMERON was the daughter of John BROWNE(1666-1721) and Ann WILLIAMS of Isle of Wight Co., VA. Their children were: 1.Ann BROWNE m. Daniel CAMERON 2. Mary BROWNE 3. Bridgett BROWNE m. John Rasberry 4. James BROWNE 5. Thomas BROWNE 6. Elizabeth BROWNE Ann (Williams) BROWNE was the daughter of JOHN WILLIAMS(1647-1692) and Ann WHITLEY of Isle of Wight Co., VA.Their children were: 1. Ann WILLIAMS m. John BROWNE 1666-1721 2. John WILLIAMS JR of Surry Co. 3. Theophilus WILLIAMS 4. Elizabeth WILLIAMS b. c1674 m. ? WRIGHT. 5. William WILLIAMS 6. Thomas WILLIAMS of Surry Co. 7. Richard WILLIAMS of Surry Co. 8. Mary WILLIAMS 1682-17XX 9. Jane WILLIAMS 1684-17XX 10.Nicholas WILLIAMS of Surry Co. It is said that some of the WILLIAMS also moved to Duplin/Sampson Co. John WHITLEY(1628-1670) m. ANN ? and recided in Isle of Wight Co., VA. Their children were: 1. Ann WHITLEY m. John WILLIAMS(1647-1692) 2. John WHITLEY JR. 3. Thomas WHITLEY 4. William WHITLEY 5. Elizabeth WHITLEY Thank you, Donna Witt

I sent off for my great aunt's SSA aplication. It gave me my great grandfather's full name. Her name was Mary Jane Thompson Davenport His name is Stevens Hays Frankin Thompson m Octavia Hardy Peggy

I am looking for Slys in North Carolina. My 4th great-grandfather John Sly was born in 1764 in Duchess Co, NY. We have taken the tree back to various parts of the Eastern Seaboard and wonder if there are any people who are researching Sly in that part of the USA. Hope to hear you soon. Sue ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hi Pat! I think we corresponded about the Jacob SELLERS men of Duplin a while back. I still have not found that document/info that will connect my GA SELLERS positively to Jacob of Duplin, but am still searching. What do you know of one Elijah SELLERS of Duplin Co. I don't have the census here in front of me but I believe Elijah was enumerated in Duplin up to at least 1840. Who did Elijah marry? Thanks. Fran -----Original Message----- From: PatAnder73@aol.com <PatAnder73@aol.com> To: NCDUPLIN-L@rootsweb.com <NCDUPLIN-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, February 19, 1999 6:29 PM Subject: Jacob Sellers >I am interested in information about Jacob Sellers who was probably born in >northeastern North Carolina. The first record of him is in 1743 when his is >listed as adjacent John Sellers' 400 acres in Craven Co., Nc on south side of >Great Cotentnes Creek. On 05/23/1757 he obtains a Land Grant (filed Book 2/158 >(16/103)) for 100 acres in Duplin County, NC on the East side of Six Runs. His >last record is a 1778 deed of John Knowles and Jacob Sellers to >Nathaniel Merritt filed in Sampson County, Book 6,68. > >While it is likely from subsequent records that he had several sons his >son Isom (Isham) is identified through the following record: > > >Sampson County >Land Grant Book 1770-1814 >Volume 2 >A deed of gift from Jacob Sellers to Isom Sellers for Sundry >N.Carolina >Duplin County >To all to whome thesepresents into writing Shall come I Jacob Sellers Sen. >of Duplin County and province aforesaid send greetings. Know ye that the >said Jacob Sellers as well for & in consideration of natural affection and >fatherly love which I have and care unto my beloved son Isom Sellers as >also for divers other good causes & consideration me at these presents >Especially moving have given & granted & by these presents do give grant >& confirm unto the said Isom Sellers five cows and calves five young steers >one Bull and four heifers one horse and one fether bed and furniture and all >other house hold goods and moveable to have and to hold the sd sundry unto >the said Isom Sellers & to his heirs in proper all and befoof forever freely >and quietly with out any matter of Challenges claim or demand of me my self >said Jacob Sellers of of any other person of persons whatsoever for me or in >my name by my means or provement & with out any money or other things >therefore >to be yelding paid or done unto me the said Jacob Sellers my heirs Extr. Adms >or assigns and I the said Jacob Sellers all and singular the aforesaid >cattle horse & other goods afore mentioned to the said Isom Sellers and >his heirs as aforesiad to the use aforesiad against all people do warrent >& forever defend by these presents In witness whereof I the sd Jacob Sellers >have hereunto set my hand & seal this fifteenth day of June in the year of >our lord God one thousand seven hundred & seventy and nine signed sealed and >delivered in presents of us. >James West his >John Bell Jacob Sellers > Mark > > <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/patander73/home.html">Home Page for Patrick >Anderson</A> > >

Looking for info on ancestors of Felix Frederick (b: ca: 1748, d: 13 Jul 1832) and his wife Catherine Norris of Duplin Co., NC. Their Children were: William (b: 8 Jul 1779) Nancy (b: 20 Feb 1780 or 81) Jane (b: 7 Dec 1782) Felix (b:16 Jan 1784 or 85) Norris (b: 17 Apr 1787) John (b:1790) Patrick (b:12 Sep 1792) Catherine (b: 6 Dec 1795) Anny (b: 2 Feb 1799) Jackey or John (b: 2 Feb 1799) James (b: 13 Aug 1801) Thomas K. or Kenan T. (b: 12 Jan 180?). My direct relative is James (ggggrandfather) who married Mary Jane Henderson in Duplin Co., NC, about 1835. The children of James and Mary Jane were: Patrick, James, Elijah, Sarah, Mary, Martha and Simon Peter Frederick (my gggrandfather). Simon Peter Frederick married Maggie Sanderson 26 Dec 1875 in Duplin Co. Any info appreciated. Dale Boyd Evans, GA

Looking for info on Sandersons in Duplin Co. & Jones Co., NC. My earliest known Sanderson is John Sanderson (b: 5 Sep 1822 in NC, d: Aft 1900). He married Susan Johnson (b: 28 Dec 1829, NC, d: unk) on 8 Aug 1849 in Duplin Co., NC. The bondsman at the wedding was Lewis Sanderson (possibly John's brother). Other brothers may have been Levi and Isaac Sanderson. John & Susan's children were: * Mary A. (b: 1851) * Margaret or Maggie (my GGGGgrandmother) (b: 16 Aug 1852, d: 16 Sep 1901) md. Simon Peter Frederick in Dec 1875 * Martha Almira (b: 16 Jun 1855, d: 9 Oct 1930) md Ransom H. Sloan * John W. (b: Jul 1857) * Elizabeth (b:1860) *Julia (b: 6 Feb 1862, d: 18 Jul 1944) md John Monroe Brinson in Jan 1878 *Isaac M. (b:7 Nov 1867, d: 16 May 1950) John was a CSA vet ending his service with the 66th NC INF. Would like to gather info on John's ancestors & descendants. It's possible these Duplin Co., NC, Sandersons are related to Sandersons later settling in Alabama. Dale Boyd Evans, GA

Sylvia, I received the will of Willis MAGEE. I intended to write you, but I seem to have lost you address. Please contact me. Martha in Louisiana ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I was wondering if anyone is related to a James Holland who lived in Duplin County during the 1784-1787 census. He married a Mary Dobson on 7/20/1785. Daughter of William Dobson . James was administrator of his estate when he died on 7/18/1785. I was told he had four sons Thomas B., John A., James D., and Houston R as does my James Holland. The dates seem wrong for him to be the father of these children. I also have James Holland as married to a Sarah in the 1820's in Onslow County. My James also had a brother named Thomas Holland who he killed in 1828. If anyone has info on these people please let me know. I would love to share information. Julie Holland Cobb jjacobb@frontiernet.net

<< Regarding the message - "Has anyone done in research at the Kenansville Library? Do they have any cemetery records or any newspapers on microfilm?" >> The Duplin County Historical Society has a huge library in Rose Hill, NC. Particulars are on the net at: www.duplinnet.com/historical society/index.htm. E-mail: history@duplinnet.com.

To chris - Regarding your message - "Has anyone done in research at the Kenansville Library? Do they have any cemetery records or any newspapers on microfilm?" Kenansville Library has very very little to work with. Heritage place in Lenoir County has one of the largest collections I know of. Please check out their web site: http://www.lenoir.cc.nc.us/lrc/heritage/HOME.HTM Ada of Duplin

In a message dated 2/24/99 11:37:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, srayl@worldnet.att.net writes: << CGT714@aol.com wrote: > JUNE 17, 1756 Will of Robert POTTER of New Hanover Co joiner being sick & > weak...my wife Mary...my son John..my son Miles...my son Robert...my three > daughters Mary, Margaret & Elizabeth...Appt my wife Mary & my sons John & > Robert Exec..Wit: John X GRIMES, Heziah X GRIMES, John X GRIMES Jr. Prov Feb > Ct 1757 P.247-8 > Hi does anyone have a Potter married to a Grimes ?? If so please let me > know. >> Hi All, before i forget to write this, i may have made a connection to the Grimes Potter, not in New Hanover,Nc but this family i think went to Nc, and some on down to Ga. If anyone has the book or papers on the Rev Charles Grimes can look this up and see what they think and let me know. John Grymes b1691 Middlesex Co.Va.d !!/2/1748 ?? m Lucy Ludwell. Dau Hannah b 1717 m Dr Henry Potter.(i think i have seen something on this family near Augusta,or Savannah Ga.) there was a son John b 1/1/1718, that no info was found, Could this be the John of above ?? John could have been b earlier,and m ca 1735, than the John Jr part could work?? HELP!!!

Hi! My name is Rachel N. Sutton from Pitt County, N.C. I have just joined your group as I am seaching for my ancestors on my maternal grandmother's side of the family. My grandmother was a Powell. Her grandfather Issac Powell married Rebecca Lanier (born about 1823 to Thomas and Virginia Caroline ? Lanier) Does anyone know about either Thomas or Virginia Caroline ? Lanier. Virginia Caroline may have been connected to the Sloan family as Rebecca and Issac named their youngest son with the middle name Sloan. Thanks so much for having me in your group. Rachel N. Sutton suttonfam@skantech.net