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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. Christine

A bit of Info on A Walter Griimes I am not saying that this Walter of 1635 is the father of Hugh Grimes of Duplin Co.,NC,just that this Walter "s name could have been passed down the line, Grimes,Walter,trans by Richard Durrant 8/24/1635 ,James Co.,Va. """"""""""" , "" " Christopher Wade 5/12/1665 ,Isle of Wight,Co,Va. ""''''''''''''''''''',Lower Norfolk Co,wit deed signed by FRANCIS BRIGHT.1/16/1653. Grimes,Walter,assigns land to Jno Piper,12/16/1648,recorded 4/15/1653. """ "" ,Memo,Bill of Sale by Cornelius Loyd to Walter Grimes,7/15/1648. Can anyone help with these names? Wm Bright bca 1707 d ca 1762 Dau :Sarah Bright m Stephen Herring. Dau Ann Bright bca 1733 d?? m .John Winders,Sr. Dau : Sarah Winders bca 1759 m2/19/1777 JAMES GRIMES. "" : Besheba "" b " 1761 m6/10/1780 SAMPSON GRIMES. Son :John Winders,Jr.bca 1755 m8/8/1787 Tabby New. "" :James "" " "1757 "11/30/1782 Anne Bowden. "" :Edward "" " 1771 " Nancy Albertson. Dau:Catherine "" "ca 1764 m Eliza Jones. " :Nancy "" "3/31/1758 " Jesse Swinson. " :Elizabeth "" "ca1773 "3/1/1796 George J. Odom or Hodom. John Winder Sr m Martha Turnage 8/29/1799 ,John d 1805 . Know nothing else on John and Martha. Found a chart on WFT on James Winders sr that married Anne Bowden 1782,but i am sure this is wrong ,someone left out a line somewhere, the 1st child Charles Winders b 1804,(b 22 years after marriage)??. There is a Dau Nancy Winders bca 1805 Duplin Co, married Lewis Hines ca1828.Does anyone have Info on the Family of Lewis Hines, his father and Mother,etc.? Thanks in advance for any help given. Christine Grimes Thacker ps,my line is from James Grimes & Sarah Winders son: Stephen Grimes m Bethany Hines dau of Joel Hines & Patience Gulley.

Hello All! My name is Wendy Ritter and I live in Columbus, Oh. My dad's side of the family comes from Duplin County: Ritters, Registers and Blantons. I'd like more information about the Ritters. Can anyone help complete some dates and names and locations from my information below? Thanks much, - Wendy **************************** 1. JESSE B.1 RITTER was born Abt. 1800. Children of JESSE B. RITTER are: 2. i. JAMES T.2 RITTER, b. Abt. 1822. 3. ii. HIRAM L. RITTER, b. February 8, 1828; d. November 15, 1893. Generation No. 2 2. JAMES T.2 RITTER (JESSE B.1) was born Abt. 1822. He married MARY C.. Children of JAMES RITTER and MARY C. are: i. ELIZA RITTER. ii. RUFUS RITTER. iii. OWEN RITTER. iv. LEVI RITTER. v. CORNELIUS RITTER. 4. vi. JOSEPH BARKER RITTER, b. 1851. 5. vii. LORENZO RITTER, b. Abt. 1854. 3. HIRAM L.2 RITTER (JESSE B.1) was born February 8, 1828, and died November 15, 1893. He married ELIZABETH COBB. Child of HIRAM RITTER and ELIZABETH COBB is: 6. i. WILLIAM T.3 RITTER, b. Abt. 1854; d. Abt. 1931. Generation No. 3 4. JOSEPH BARKER3 RITTER (JAMES T.2, JESSE B.1) was born 1851. He married CHARITY C.. Child of JOSEPH RITTER and CHARITY C. is: i. IDA PEARL4 RITTER, b. November 14, 1885; d. October 3, 1965. 5. LORENZO3 RITTER (JAMES T.2, JESSE B.1) was born Abt. 1854. He married NANCY QUINN. Children of LORENZO RITTER and NANCY QUINN are: i. DAVID WHITE4 RITTER. ii. INA RITTER, d. April 18, 1966; m. MARION WILLIAMS. 7. iii. JAMES W. RITTER, b. 1880; d. 1963. 6. WILLIAM T.3 RITTER (HIRAM L.2, JESSE B.1) was born Abt. 1854, and died Abt. 1931. He married CORA LEE PITTMAN. Children of WILLIAM RITTER and CORA PITTMAN are: i. WILLIAM B.4 RITTER, b. September 1884; d. October 1894. ii. CORA JANE RITTER, b. September 1889; d. October 1889. 8. iii. JOSEPH THEOPOLUS RITTER, b. October 14, 1890; d. July 22, 1971. iv. HERBERT E. RITTER, b. 1896; d. July 8, 1972. v. COLUMBUS L. RITTER, b. September 13, 1906; d. December 24, 1973. vi. EFFIE MAY RITTER, b. 1909; d. December 1983. Generation No. 4 7. JAMES W.4 RITTER (LORENZO3, JAMES T.2, JESSE B.1) was born 1880, and died 1963. He married NANCY ELLEN BLANTON, daughter of JOHN BLANTON and MARGARET HEATH. Children of JAMES RITTER and NANCY BLANTON are: i. THEODORE5 RITTER, m. MABEL. ii. LEON RITTER, m. VERNETTE. iii. BEATRICE RITTER, m. PAUL PATE. iv. WILLIAM AUBRY RITTER, b. July 14, 1913, Magnolia, NC; d. November 27, 1988, Holly Ridge, NC; m. LUCY EVELYN REGISTER, June 26, 1936, Benson, NC. v. NORWOOD RITTER, b. September 20, 1916; d. January 2, 1996. vi. DALLAS LORENZO RITTER, b. October 26, 1919; d. November 1970. 8. JOSEPH THEOPOLUS4 RITTER (WILLIAM T.3, HIRAM L.2, JESSE B.1) was born October 14, 1890, and died July 22, 1971. Children of JOSEPH THEOPOLUS RITTER are: i. HELEN5 RITTER. ii. PLINA RITTER. iii. ANDREW RITTER, b. Abt. 1919; m. EVELYN RITTER.

Would whoever posted the inquiry, or note regarding a Joseph Killingroves, please repost or contact me by e-mail. It has been a few weeks ago. Thanks Wanda Kohlmann

Looking for any information on a William Green, b. 1743-45 in NC. Married a Phereby, maiden name unknown in 1763. May have resided in Duplin County during the 1760-70s. He later moved to Barnwell County, SC, then called Winton District. First son, Absalom was born in NC. Thanks. Gerald F. Greene, jgreene@gator.net

Don't know about the library in Kenansville, but the NC Archives are selling copies of their FILMS for $12 -35mm & $10 -16mm You get a lot of info on a roll of film!!!! I told our Libraian & our Genealogy/Historical Society. They are going to order some.

This is a very long article so am just giving you some highlights! The Colonial Recor'ds of NC by William L Saunders, Sec of State Vol V-175came permanently settled in NC.2-1759 (there are about 25 vol in this set) pg 1193 (Condensed from FOOTE's Sketches of NC) Early Presbyterian Settlements in NC (pg77) Presbyterian's from the north of Ireland are not found in VA or NC till after the yr 1730, except in scattered families. Abt 1736, Henry McCULLOCH persuaded a colony from Ulster, Ireland to occupy his expected grant in Duplin Co, NC. The loss of the early rec'ds of ORANGE presbytery has left us without the means of ascertaining the precise yr they began occupying the section from the DAN to the CATAWBA. Another tide was flowing from the Highlands of Scotland & landing colonies of Presbyterian people along the Cape Fear River. McAden, was the first minister that permanently settled in NC. (names other minsters). >From records in possession of descendants of Alexander CLARK, it appears the he came over & resided on the river abt 1736 & that a 'ship load of emigrants cam over with him". He found a GOOD MANY Scotch (they don't like to be called this) settled in Cumberland, among them were, Hector McNEILL, John SMITH (his wf died on passage, Margaret GILCHRIST). Some of the smaller clans in the Highlands & many of the men from Clans: McDonalds, McLeods, Makenzis & others. After the battle of CULLODEN, April 1746, ship load after ship load landed in Wilmington. The GROVE congregation is abt 3mi SE of Duplin courthouse & traces its orgin to the church formed from a colony of Presbyterians from the province of Ulster, that Henry McCULLOCH induced to settle on his lands. NOTE: Most libraries have this set of books. Also check a college/university if close and especially the MORMON church to see if they have a Family History Center. YOU are NOT going to find everything on the NET. It is a wonderful tool, as I have found relatives that I would not have found otherwise!!! When you are in the time frame from 1840 & earlier you are going to have to READ histories of counties/sections. Deeds are also a wonderful tool for this time period, as LAND was very important. As there were NO courthouses and/or they moved, burned, clerks took the records home (lost) you may NEVER find a person listed with their family. A lot of these people were married by the TRAVELING minister, who took his records with him, you my never find that record either. THE ONLY reason I have a record of the MAIDEN name & date of marriage is it was in the FAMILY Bible & this was probably in Duplin 1812.

Hello, I am researching the Jernigan family in Duplin County, NC. Elisha Jernigan married Zilpha Gibbs, d/o John Gibbs, of Duplin Co. Elisha and Zilpha had children: John Jernigan, Jesse Jernigan, who married Naomi Bell, and Sarah (Sally) Jernigan, who married Bryan Branch. Elisha d ca 1805. I am also interested in learning who Elisha's parents were.....this has become a brick wall. I will appreciate any information. Thank you, Kathy Mosley

Has anyone done in research at the Kenansville Library? Do they have any cemetery records or any newspapers on microfilm? Thanks alot, Chris Clack (researching all the EZZELL families)

I am searching for any information on John Rice Register and his family. He was my grandfather. He was b. 21 Oct. 1902; d. 7 May 1961. Was married twice. #1 - Nellie May Murray, had 2 children: James Richard (my father) and Floyd Gray. #2 - Lura Frances Norris, had 5 children: Henrietta, Linda Lou, Betsy Jane, Laura Frances, David Milton. John Rice Register's parents: John Charles and Laura (Register) Register: Children: Henry Lee, George L., Lucy M., John, Monroe F., Samuel A.. Any information would be appreciated. Sincerely, Molly

The will of John Goff - 20 Feb 1809 - Jan Term 1810 - son Thos. 5 shillings sterling; son John 5 shillings sterling; son William 5 shillings sterling; dau. Sivel James 5 shillings sterling; dau. Arribelah Williams 5 shillings sterling; wife Elizabeth all the hole of my estate real and personal. Extrs: wife Elizabeth, William Stoakes. Wit: Wm. Ward, Timothy Murffy. Signed: John Goff. Did Sivel marry first Rice Mathis and then a JAMES? Steve Pearsall

SEABERRY is the name in which I am most interested--any Seaberry. Is anyone researching that name? If so, have you any information on Raleigh Seaberry who married Kitty Swinson in Duplin County in 1807? Also, I'm interested in knowing if you have noticed any persons whose given or middle names are Seaberry. Thanks for your time & interest. csq

Since I am the listmanager for the PRIDGEN discussion group on the internet, I would like to invite all of you who have PRIDGEN ties to join our group. There are nearly a hundred PRIDGEN researchers who are actively trying to find out all that we can about our earliest ancestors.To join simply send a post to Pridgen-L-Request@rootsweb.com. Leave the subject line empty if your ISP will allow it Put the word SUBSCRIBE in the body of your letter\ TURN OFF YOUR SIGNATURE That is it. You will be sent a letter that will further describe the list and how to address the group. Best of all, it is free. Thanks. Carol Carol P. Martoccia 903 East Fifth Street Greenville, NC 27858 Pridgen Home Page: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/6297 Pridgen Archives: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl

Hi, As MCCULLOH has been mentioned a lot lately, I thought I'd post my McCulloh info to see if anyone links to or has further info on the ones I'm researching. I have no idea if the Henry McCulloh mentioned in previous posts has any connection. This story was written in 1908 and is the remembrances of Pauline (Craig) Hughes (1826-1910). Pauline's mother was Mary BARFIELD, the daughter of Lewis Barfield (1767-1854) and Catherine McCulloh (1775-1854), James McCulloh's daughter. Would like to know the name of the second wife of James. I have further info to share on Barfield and Taylor, if interested. Thanks, Nancy Prouty, CA " James McCulloh was left an orphan in infancy, he was brought up by his paternal grandparents, who belonged to the nobility. He came to America and located in Duplin County, North Carolina. When leaving England his aunt, Amy McCulloh, told him that she would remit to him fifty pounds sterling each year. This she did until his death. His first wife Mary died when their children were quite young, they were raised by her mother, Catherine Taylor. James married again. There were four children from this second marriage, - Elizabeth, Amy, Alfred, and Penelope, so he had two daughters with the same name. The first Penelope (Catherine McCulloh Barfield's sister) had died long before the half-sister was born, however. After his second marriage James lived in Roan County, about 200 miles north of Duplin. He visited his daughter Catherine once every seven years until he became too feeble to travel, and then Catherine would visit him, making the entire trip on horseback." (Pauline Craig Hughes) 15 Sep 1778. Deed of Gift: James McCulloh to his children, Penelope, Catherine, and Henry McCulloh (the five [?] of my Beloved wife Mary McCulloh"). The children were given "Negro Slaves (?) to wit Dinah Hannah Peggy and Peter and all and Singular their issue and increase Now Begotten or hereafter to Be Begotten."

There were some PRIDGENs that married into the SELLERS line in Duplin County: Elizabeth PRIDGEN b. November 12, 1763 in Duplin County married Abraham SELLERS s/o Samuel & Hannah SELLERS Also one of the other children of Samuel & Hannah SELLERS married a PRIDGEN; however, I do not have the information in my database. Hope this is of help. bp -----Original Message----- From: psmartoc <psmartoc@eastnet.educ.ecu.edu> To: NCDUPLIN-L@rootsweb.com <NCDUPLIN-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, February 21, 1999 7:35 AM Subject: PRIDGEN >I am interested in the PRIDGEN/PRIDGEON name and all the families that they >married into. > >Someone posted a note about the BOWDEN family and I wonder if you have any >Bowdens marrying into the Pridgen family in NC. I ask because in Texas, >there is a John BOWDEN PRIDGEN and we know the Texas PRIDGENS came from NC >and wonder if your BOWDENS went with them. > >Thanks. >Carol >Carol P. Martoccia >903 East Fifth Street >Greenville, NC 27858 >Pridgen Home Page: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/6297 >Pridgen Archives: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl >

I'm new to the list, and wanted to post the names I'm researching in Duplin Co. I've traced my WATKINS & GRICE lines from Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky back to Duplin co. My g.g.g.g.grandfather Peter WATKINS (also spelled WADKINS) b. abt 1770 N.C. married Delilah GRICE 25 May 1789 in Johnston Co., NC. I believe Peter's father is either Levin or Peter, Sr. Watkins. Children born to this union. Stephen WATKINS c. 1791 North Carolina Lewis WATKINS c 1792 N. C. Sally WATKINS c. 1794 N. C. Elizabeth c. 1797 N. C. James 29 Aug. 1798 N.C. ? KY. The family migerated to Muhlenberg Co., Ky. by early 1800. I would love to hear from and exchange information on this family. Vicki K. Calvert Spencer -- Mailto:txcalvert@erath.net

Forwarded by MWD -----Original Message----- From: Melba Goff Allen <mallen96@flash.net> To: NCDUPLIN-L-request@rootsweb.com <NCDUPLIN-L-request@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, February 18, 1999 8:18 PM Subject: Mathis >Will you share information on the following? >Rice Mathis born in Duplin Co. NC. about 1745 and died about 1792. He >married a neighbors daughter, Civil Goff daughter of John Goff. >> >The 1790 census of Sampson Co. list Rice and Civil with three sons and >three daughters. Rice died two years later. Searching for the names of >their daughters. >Thanks, Melba >Southern Families: >http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Index.html > > >

Looking for information about the John Rice Register family. He was my grandfather. He was b. 21 Oct. 02, d. 7 May 61. Married twice, Nellie May Murray and Lura Frances Norris. Had 7 children: James Richard (my father), Floyd Gray, Henrietta, Linda Lou, Betsy Jane, Laura Frances, and David Milton. His parents: John Charles and Laura (Register) Register, children: Sallie Forest, Henry Lee, George Linton, Lucy Mae, John Rice, Monroe Phillyaw, Samuel Alton, Charles Ray His parents: Samuel and Arabella (Merritt) His parents: Burrell and Mary Register Any information would be appreciated Molly

Bill, hi! Perhaps you might borrow the MCCULLOUGH book on interlibrary loan? Later, Fran -----Original Message----- From: Bill Brewer <wwb@ix.netcom.com> To: NCDUPLIN-L@rootsweb.com <NCDUPLIN-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 3:03 PM Subject: New to the List, my interests >Since I just joined this list yesterday, this is my first message, intended >to let you all know my interests in Duplin County. > >I am descended from Thomas and Lucretia Brewer, but know very little about >them beyond the fact that they existed. In October 1856, Lucretia, who was >then in her mid to late 80's, swore an affidavit in an attempt to obtain a >pension as the widow of a veteran of the War of 1812. Thomas had died in >the 1840s and Lucretia, in her affidavit, said that she and Thomas had been >married in Duplin County, North Carolina on 30 Jun 1792. I have not been >able to find any record of this marriage in any Duplin County records I've >found so far. > >The LDS Church, in it's International Genealogy Index, has entries for >Thomas and Lucretia Brewer, and for several of their children. The source >on each of the entries is "McCullough history by Helen Orndorff." Again, I >have never been able to find any other record or reference to a "McCullough >History," or to Helen Orndorff. Today, I did see a message from Florence D. >Moore that mentioned McCullohs in Duplin County, and also mentioned that >many Ulster Scots came to Duplin County. In a book written in 1939, a >Warren Brewer published an interview with Thomas and Lucretia's youngest >son, Andrew Jackson Brewer, in which he, Andrew Jackson, said that he >believed his parents to be Scotch-Irish. > >Anyhow, I would like very much to hear from anyone that can give me any >hints as to where to go from here. > > Bill Brewer > wwb@ix.netcom.com > >