Does anyone have any information about the names of the wife and children of a Hezekiah Byrd b. prior to 1778? Hezekiah is mentioned in the 1778 will of John Byrd of Butte Co,N.C. and in several deeds as grantor in Franklin Co.,N.C.

I think I sent a thank you to everyone who gave me information or addresses for Stephen Bradley and Joseph Watson but just in case I missed anybody who offered an address or website, thanks again. Quite a helpful group on this list. I guess I am the only one that did not know about them until I visited Louisburg last month on aancestor hunt. I'm about to place an order for several Bradley books. Still looking for possibility of purchasing a Watson book. Pat Autry

Bradley Publishing has a website: http://www.telpage.net/bradleyp/pub.htm Reprint Publishers used to have the Franklin Co series by Watson if I remember right. Hopefully they are still in business.

Searching for the names of the children of James Byrd. James b. about 1772 in Bute Co,N.C. married Lucy Lanier 1798. Would like to find the names of any of their children and birth locations if possible. James died 1829 in Obion Co.,Tenn. Any help appreciated. You may contact me at angela@cocentral.com

Does anyone know where to purchase the book, Franklin County Kinfolks of Franklin County, North Carolina 1793-1844 by Joseph W. Watson published 1985 or have his email address? Also does anyone know whether Dr. Stephen Bradley Jr., who has the following "abstract" books, has an email address that he can be reached at? (was in Keysville, VA when published) 1. Will Books H, I, J Franklin County, North Carolina Wills, Estates Records, Guardian Accounts 1824 -1834 (1992) 2. Will Books E, F, G Franklin County, North Carolina Wills, Estate Records, Guardian Accounts 1812-1824 (1989) I'm guessing that since he did these he probably also did Will books A, B, C. I would be interested in purchasing these books. Please respond to my personal Email since I think that I am no longer a subscriber to this list. Pat Autry

Hello: I found the following information online regarding Governor Thomas W. BICKETT. Can anyone tell me any more about him........his parents/grandparents, etc.? Any researchers out there? Thank you for your time. Regards, Tracey Baldwin FRANKLIN COUNTY, NC - CEMETERIES - Oakwood Cemetery BICKETT, Thomas Walter, 28 Feb 1869, 28 Dec 1921, Gov. of North Carolina, 1917-20 Bickett, Thomas Walter Jr., 7 Oct 1901, 22 Jun 1902, s/o Walter & Fannie Bickett Bickett, Mary Covington, 8 Jun 1903, 1 Sep 1904, d/o Walter & Fannie Bickett ***************** Some Notable Events and Persons in the First 200 Years of Franklin County's History Compiled by Dr. George-Anne Willard 1917: Thomas W. Bickett (married to Fannie Yarborough and living in Louisburg) became governor of N. C. and served during World War I. **************** Bickett, Thomas Walter (1869-1921) Born February 28, 1869 (Monroe, Union Co., NC). North Carolina state attorney general, 1909-17; Governor of North Carolina, 1917-21. Died December 28, 1921. ****************

Dear Friends, I am coming to N.C. next week to do some research on my Driver family line. I am a descendant of Charles Driver. His will mentioned John, Thomas, Dempsey, Elizabeth, Polly, Joseph, Luveny, Benjamin, Giles, and Burrell as descendants in 1806. If you have any connection to this family or if you know of a place that has books etc. that pertain to the Driver family please let me know. adriver@geocities.com

The following are marriages appearing in the American Eagle newspaper, Louisburg, NC. Microfilms at NC State Archives, Raleigh, NC. In this City on Wednesday evening the 14th instant, by Rev. J. J. FINCH, James F. JORDAN, Esq. to Miss Caroline, second daughter of Theodora PARTRIDGE, Esq. 24 Jun 1848 issue In this county on Tuesday the 21st inst., by A. S. GILL, Esq. Mr. G. S. BARHAM to Miss Lucy RICHARDS, all of this county. 25 Dec 1858 issue These marriages appeared in the North Carolina Times, a Raleigh & Louisburg, Weekly. Microfilm at NC State Archives, Raleigh, NC. In Franklin County on the 21st ult., by the Rev. Mr. ARENDELL, Mr. Lewellen ARRINGTON of Nash County to Miss Sarah K. JONES, daughter of William JONES of Lynch's Creek. 1 Jul 1848 issue On Tuesday the 13th instant, by the Rev. Mr. GEER, Mr. Russell H. KINGSBURY, Merchant, to Miss Bettie, only daughter of Mr. William GILLIAM, all of Oxford. 1 Jul 1848 Danny Bunn

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1. Does anyone know what are the earliest dates of materials which are available in Franklin Co at this time? (Not what has been sent to Raleigh to Archives.) 2. I'm looking for information on Arthur CROCKER. Below is information listed on the CROCKER gedcom file on the internet. http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=crocker &id=I339 3. Was He had to be in SC by 1812. COPIED: Name: Arthur CROCKER Birth: 1794 Death: 1873 Father: Anthony CROCKER b: Apr 1759 in Bute Co., North Carolina {now Franklin Co.} Mother: Mary QUOTED from newspaper: The Carolina Spartan on Wednesday, April 12, 1893 states, "Mrs. Harrison Bagwell died Thursday, April 6, 1893 -- she was one of twelve children of Arthur Crocker and only one, Mrs. John Petrie survives." ---from information written or compiled by Paul R. Crocker, December 1977 Marriage 1 Elizabeth MASHBURN Married: 1 Apr 1815 Military Service ABT 1812 South Carolina Served Thomas White's Co., SC Militia, SC-3967 Daughter: Rebecca CROCKER b: 10 Dec 1828; marr. John Petrie 2nd daughter: name unknown; married Harrison Bagwell SOURCES: Iris McKown's Crocker Genealogy Book: War of 1812 Pensioners Title: War of 1812 Pensioners Author: ? Note: Crockers are listed on p. 501 4. Who are the other 10 children of Arthur? Thanks. Shelby <->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<-> Shelby Jean CROCKER http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/Choir/3843/ CROCKER: Shelby>Arvey Owen>Walter Owen>Elijah Hilliard>John Edgecombe/Nash/Johnston Counties NC CROCKER GEDCOM: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~crocker/cg/ <->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->^<->

I am searching for the name of the wife of John Parker of late 1700's Franklin Co.,N.C. John is listed in Franklin Co. court minutes Vol. 2 1789-1793 Sept. court 1790 ordered that Ann Bird an orphan of Needham Bird dec'd bound unto John Parker and his wife according to law. John is also listed in deed book 8 page242 as grantee and Jesse Bird as grantor and deed book A page 302 , John as grantee and Jesse as grantor. I am also searching for the names of the wife and children of Needham Bird. Any help will be appreciated. Contact me at angela@cocentral.com

If anyone has a copy of the book "Kinfolks of Franklin Co." by Joseph Watson, I would appreciate very much if you could tell me if it makes any mention of the Bird family late 1700's early 1800's. These Birds include John and Mary with children Enos, Jesse, Needham, John Jr., William, Kiddy, Mary, and Hester Bird Parker. Thanks in advance. You may contact me at angela@cocentral.com

For anybody interested, there is a new automated message board for Franklin Co., NC at: http://www.franklinconcchamber.com/coc15.html

Hi friends, I just learned about this site tonight -- great listing of resource materials for sale--everything you'd want to know about North Carolina. Much info on Franklin County. Enjoy http://www.margaretmhofmann.com/order.html

Does Franklin Co. have a genealogy society and if so does anyone have any contact information?

There was a sister news paper "the Zebulon Record. the Publisher and founder was Theo Davis and was succeeded by Ken Wilson. I now live in Elon College and my mom and dad still live near Zebulon and still take the Zebulon Record today. Bob Johnson Lisa driver wrote: > The Gold Leaf Farmer covered the Knightdale and Wendell area of Wake Co. with some Zebulon info because it's so close. > > >>> Pam Jeans <jeans@sierratel.com> 03/28/00 08:48AM >>> > Has anyone heard of, or used the above old newspaper in Franklin County, > NC. Someone mentioned it to me today and I am curious if anyone knows > anything about it. > > Pam Jeans

It's possible that Perkins Library at Duke might have copies on microfilm. They have an incredible collection and some small papers you wouldn't expect to find. Worth a try.

Hi Julie, I am also trying to learn more about the BRIDGES family in Franklin Co. I descend from Mary BRIDGERS / BRIDGES who was born in 1807 in NC. She married Ahijah / Abijah ATKINSON in Franklin Co. in 1824. At this time, I have no idea who her parents may have been. They moved to AL , then MS, then finally to Bradley Co.,AR where she died of typhoid fever in 1869. Have you ever heard of an Alfred BRIDGES? I believe he may be a brother of hers. He was also in the same places as she and she named one of her sons Henry Alfred ATKINSON so I think there may be a relationship. I'd appreciate any insight. I'm going to look at your web page now. Thanks, Anne mwise@prodigy.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Julie <backster@mediaone.net> To: <NCFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 2:51 PM Subject: shadrack & Benjamin Bridges > Hi all, > > I am looking for a Shadrack (Shadrach or Shadreck) Bridges who was in or born in the Franklin County area. I know he was there in 1800 according to the North Carolina Census. He was born between 1760 and 1770. He was married to Winnifred (numerous spellings) Wiggins. I believe she is the daughter of Sampson and Amy Wiggins. Shadrack, according to his grandson's diary, Ira C. Bridges, has a brother named Benjamin who was in the Revolutionary War. Benjamin, I do not know anything else about him. Shadrack had at least 6 children, John, Elizabeth, Archibald, Middy, Winnifred, and James Bridges. Three of the children, John, Elizabeth, and Archibald were born in North Carolina. Middy and Winnifred were born in Tennessee. James, I do not know anything about him. > > Please look at my webpage, http://people.ce.mediaone.net/backster/family.html to see more about the Bridges family. > > Please email me with any information you may have. > > thank you > > julie >

Hi all, I am looking for a Shadrack (Shadrach or Shadreck) Bridges who was in or born in the Franklin County area. I know he was there in 1800 according to the North Carolina Census. He was born between 1760 and 1770. He was married to Winnifred (numerous spellings) Wiggins. I believe she is the daughter of Sampson and Amy Wiggins. Shadrack, according to his grandson's diary, Ira C. Bridges, has a brother named Benjamin who was in the Revolutionary War. Benjamin, I do not know anything else about him. Shadrack had at least 6 children, John, Elizabeth, Archibald, Middy, Winnifred, and James Bridges. Three of the children, John, Elizabeth, and Archibald were born in North Carolina. Middy and Winnifred were born in Tennessee. James, I do not know anything about him. Please look at my webpage, http://people.ce.mediaone.net/backster/family.html to see more about the Bridges family. Please email me with any information you may have. thank you julie

Will someone tell me about the Tar River Connections Genealogical Society? Thanks, William A. Mitchiner