I am looking for information on Green Emery (Emory) born in 1804 in North Carolina and Elizabeth "Betty" Ladd married in Granville County, North Carolina on 31 October 1825. She was born in 1807 in North Carolina. Their children were William Lewis born 18 July 1835 in North Carolina. The rest of their children were born in Tennessee; they were Gila; Tilothy; and Martha. I would like to know who Green Emery's parents were; if he had a brother named Jesse or was this his father. I have been told both and cannot confirm either one. Any help would be appreciated. Shirley Grant Farrell shirleygrantfarrell@msn.com<mailto:shirleygrantfarrell@msn.com>

I have started posting some delayed birth records for Granville Co. Thus far, I have only transcribed 1870-1890 but wanted to let everyone know since there has not been a lot posted for Granville Co. recently. I will probably divide the file since it is large and slow to load but you can see what is there now at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgranvi/births/births1870-90.htm Sadly, it appears that Tina Tarlton-Smith has left and we have been unable to make contact so I will be doing the page for now. We are so sorry to lose Tina since she worked tirelessly in the local records and has added a great amount of data for the benefit of all. If anyone has any data, deeds, wills, etc. that you have transcribed, please pass the along and we will be more than happy to post for the benefit of other researchers. Nola

Bob, I don't know if this is the right one, but here are a few entries from "Histories and Genealogies of Old Granville County, North Carolina 1746-1800", by Thomas McAdory Owen: Wills & Administrations, Pg.66 - JOHN SMITH of Gr. Co. Will, date March 31, 1770, prob. May Ct. 1771. All debts to be paid; (2) "unto my cousin ELIZABETH SMITH daughter of SAMUEL SMITH my brother" all of his property of every kind. Exs: "my two Friends Capt. JOHN POPE and WILLIAM HUNT. Wit: DAVID THOMAS, SARAH MOORE. Id.p.183. Inv. ret. to Aug. Ct. 1771; 3 negroes, Id. p. 201 Abstracts of Marriage Bonds- #8. JOHN KITTRELL to ELIZABETH SMITH. Bond dated: Mch 11, 1771. Signed by JOHN KITTRELL & SAMUEL SMITH. Wit: WM. RARDON #17. WM. WEBB to FRANCES YOUNG. Bond dated: July 15, 1771. Signed by WM WEBB & SAMUEL SMITH. Wit: JESSE BENTON. ----- Aug. 9, 1780 - "It being represented to this Court that PETER OLIVER of this County is in a distracted condition and that his family & neighbors are in continual danger of their lives, so long as he is permitted to continue as he is, therefore MEMUCAN HUNT, JOHN YANCY & SAMUEL SMITH esq'rs. be appointed to Act and do in such manner for the safety of the said OLIVER and his family &c to them shall seem best." First reference to insane person in the records. Vol. 5. Minutes May 5, 1784. "SAMUEL SMITH Trustee for the Congregation acknowledges a Deed of sale to the Rev'd. HENRY PATTILLO for 300 Acres of land which was O.R." Feby 10, 1775. "SAMUEL SMITH MEMUCAN HUNT JOHN TAYLOR esq'rs. are appointed to let to the cheapest undertaker the building a Goal for the use of this County the value of which shall not exceed seventy five pounds, nor be of less value than fifty pounds to be done in the best and most Speedy manner requisite and necessary." Id. Military Appointments- Beginning of Vo. 5, Minutes. Aug. 7, 1777. SAMUEL SMITH 1st Major; THORNTON YANCEY. May 6, 1778. Com'n. from RICHARD CASWELL Gov'r. to SAMUEL SMITH Colonel of the Granville Regt.; and to THORNTON YANCEY as Lieut Col. May 6, 1778. SAMUEL SMITH & JOHN POPE apptd Coroners of the Co., qual'd. Page 176- Those who served as Justices of the County Court: SAMUEL SMITH - 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780 (Pg. 177) Also 1781, 1782, 1783, 1784, 1785, 1786 Pg.197 (Granville Co. in the Revolutionary War) "SAMUEL SMITH esqr. render'd into Court and Acct. of persons who took the Oath of Allegiance in Spewmarrow district and those who did not." Pg. 202 -Road Orders Feby 2, 1779. "HUMPHREY DAVIS is appointed overseer of the Road from McCallams Store to WM. AMESS's branch with the hands of JONATHAN KNIGHT, WILLIAM KNIGHT, SAMUEL SMITH, MEMUCAN HUNT, an that he keep the same in repair.". Pg.204 - Sheriffs Beginning of Vol.6., Minutes. Aug. 7, 1781. SAMUEL SMITH qual'. as Dept. Shff. Pp. 162 -163 - Mills in the County Aug. 7, 1783. SAM'L SMITH, leave for grist mill over Spewmarrow Cr. Aug. 7, 1783. LEWIS AMEY & JAMES SMITH grist mill over Grassey Creek. (this was the only mention of James Smith in the book) Deloris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Smith" <rsmith1173@woh.rr.com> To: <NCGRANVI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 6:48 PM Subject: [NCGRANVI] Colonel Samuel Smith/ late 1700's > Hi All, Is there any info on a Colonel Samuel Smith of Grassy Creek, I > learned he started the Presbaterian Church there in Granville, He had a > son named Colonel James Smith that moved to Tenn. The dates are some where > in the mid to late 1700's...........Bob Smith > > > ==== NCGRANVI Mailing List ==== > Granville County List Administrator > Debra McCann - chenae@ap.net > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

Hi All, Is there any info on a Colonel Samuel Smith of Grassy Creek, I learned he started the Presbaterian Church there in Granville, He had a son named Colonel James Smith that moved to Tenn. The dates are some where in the mid to late 1700's...........Bob Smith

Also from History and Genealogies of Old Grandville County, NC 1746-1800, by Thomas McAdory Owen. pg 156 between 2/1768-5/1768 id Christopher Harris, com'd., qual. as Lieut. under Capt Hudson. pg 157 Aug 22, 1771-John Williams Jr. Major; Captains: David Mitchell, Jonath Kittrell, John Walker, Christopher Harris; Lieuts: Jesse Sanders, Joseph Williams, Richard Wilkins & Samuel Walker; and Ensigns: Joel Chandler, James Currin & Reubin Morse (Moss), all prod'd their several Com'ns., qualified. Aug 20, 1172-Officers in Granviille Regt. qual'd.: Captains: Christopher Harris, John Harris, David Mitchell, Jonathan Kittrell. Lieuts: James Currin, John Hampton, Thomas Critcher. Helen

Ira Harris wrote: Source: GRANVILLE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA DEEDS 1755-1782 Abstracted by Timothy W. Rackley 43 - (83,84) Christo Harris & Catherine his wife of Granville Co., NC to Thomas Critcher of aforesaid, 4 November 1778, for 100 pounds lawfull money, one certain piece or parcel of land containing by estimation 100 acres, be the same more or less; Beginning at a White Oak on the road Henry White's corner, then North, 134 poles to pointers, then West 100 poles to a Pine, then South 200 poles to a Hickory, then North 57 East 40 poles to White Oak, then North 71 East 60 poles to the beginning. Christopher Harris, Cathron (X) Harris. Wit: {blank}. Granville County November Court 1778. This Deed was duly acknowledged by Christopher Harris to be his act and deed which on motion ordered to be Registered, at the same time Catherine, wife of the said Christopher, was privately examined by Philemon Hawkins, esquire, who reported that she freely relinquished her Right of Dower in the land by this deed conveyed. Truly Registered M. Satterwhite PR. Reuben Searcy CC. Does anyone recognize this Christopher Harris? What is Catherine's maiden name? Did they have any children? Did they stay in Granville County? What Harris family are they related to? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III, Member Group 6, Harris Y-DNA Family Study ______________________________ Response: A shred of insight: Regarding Granville Co. Road orders and some Harris males April 19, 1770. "Ordered that John Harris be appointed Overseer of the Road that leads from White's Race Path to Raglands Path in the room of Christopher Harris and that the Hands of The Rev'd Mr. McCartney, Daniel Standard, Benjamin Ward and James Kelly work on the said Road." July 19, 1770. "Order'd that the Hands of the Reveerend Mr. James Macartney, Jonathan White, Jonathan White Junr. Burgiss White, Wm. Hicks, Richard Harris, Cutbird Hudson, Christopher Harris, John Waldrap, Nicholos Medlock, John Medlock, Zachariah Eakes, John Harris & Daniel Standard open and clear the Road to be laid off from out of the New Road by Cutbird Hudsons, thence to the Glebe & from thence into the Road leading from Whites Racepaths to Harrisburgh, and that as many of the said Hands keep the same in Repair, as the Court shall think proper, under Daniel Standard Overseer." End Vol. 4 [not stated, but probably court records of Granville Co., NC] Source: Thomas McAdory Owen, HISTORY AND GENEALOGIES OF OLD GRANVILLE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, 1746-1800 [Greenville, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1993], p. 130 Comment 1: There are other references to a good number of Harris males in Owen's book. Owen was at one time Archivist of the Alabama State Archives, and he was given *free reign* of the Granville Co. courthouse, particularly the court minutes and record books. The above are only some of the notes he made as his intention was to compile and publish a social history of Granville Co. His notes are on microfilm at the Library of Congress. An ambitious genealogist Henryetta Walls Vanaman of Conway Arkansas transcribed Owen's notes, and the above-named book is the result. Owen has a few transcripts of marriage bonds, but I do not find indexed a marriage bond for Christopher Harris. Brent H. Holcomb has compiled and published a book of Granville Co., marriage bonds, but there are a few errors in it. Comment 2: My reading of Virginia road orders, some of which are on the internet, leads me to believe that all those males who are grouped together to either lay out the roads or to maintain the roads were neighbors, and therefore interested in the route of the roads, the maintenance of same, etc. By tracing some of the persons with more unusual names, such as Cutbird Hudson above, I have been able to place more common-surnamed ancestors in a time and a place, even if they were North Carolinians from Virginia. Most migrations to this part of North Carolina originated in Virginia, as access by sea in North Carolina is quite dangerous due to the barrier islands. Submitted by E.W.Wallace who has other ancestors than Harris from colonial Granville Co. [some with quite common names]

This book is available online at: http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/foote/menu.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doris Christian" <dmkchristian@austin.rr.com> To: <NCGRANVI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 1:49 PM Subject: [NCGRANVI] Sketches of North Carolina by Foote SKETCHES OF NORTH CAROLINA, HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL, ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF A PORTION OF HER EARLY SETTLERS. BY REV. WILLIAM HENRY FOOTE. 1846 This 559 page piece of history of the Presbyterian Church and this area of NC was written in 1846 at the request of the Presbytery of North Carolina and in 1912 was republished. This is an important book for all Scotch-Irish Presbyterian descendants. This is one of the most quoted books on Rev. War history; events being told by the sons of the soldiers who fought. If you cannot find this book at a local library, or through a library loan program, you may want to check with dmkheritage.com A more extensive Table of Contents and Index of surnames can be seen at dmkheritage.com too. CHAPTER I. THE FIRST DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, MAY, 1775. The Village of Charlotte, its Situation, and Origin of its Name. The Convention, May 19th, 1775, the Preparatory Steps, its Organization and Object. An Incident related by General Graham. Committee present the Resolutions drawn by Dr. Brevard. THE MECKLENBURG DECLARATION, Unanimously Adopted. THE SECOND MECKLENBURG DECLARATION. Capt. Jack take, the Declaration to Philadelphia, reads the Papers in Salisbury, is opposed by Dunn and Boote. The Delegates decline laying the Declaration before Congress; Circulation and Preservation of the Copies. The Action of the Committee in the Case of Dunn and Boote. Associations first formed according to the Recommendations of Continental Congress. Provincial Council. County Committees of Safety. A Certificate. FIRST DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY THE CONSTITUTED AUTHORITIES OF A STATE. Inquiry concerning the Origin of the People forming the Convention CHAPTER II BLOOD SHED ON THE ALAMANCE The First Bleed Shed in the Revolution, May 16th, 1776, The Situation and Origin of the name of Hillsborough ; its Connection with Past Events. Discontent in Orange and neighboring Counties. Governor Tryon marches to Orange with Armed Forces; his first Visit and its Failure. The Excitement of the People. The Eastern men mistake the Western, The Commencement of the Disturbances. The Sheriff hindered In his Duty, 1760. Pamphlet in Granville, 1705. Causes of the Complaint among the People. Frauds of Childs and Corbin in Signing Patents. The Proclamations Disregarded. Example of Hardship in going to Market. Proposed meeting at Maddock's Mill, Oct. 10th, 1766. Meeting at Deep River. Fanning's opinion of the Meeting. Another Meeting, 1767. Commencement of the REGULATION. Building the Governor's Palace in Newbern, Another Meeting in 1763 addresses the Governor; his reply. Unjustifiable outbreaks unfairly charged on the Regulation. Governor Proclaims the Regulation an Insurrection; Ninian Bell Hamilton. The Regulators in Arms, August 11th, 1768. The Governor's Justice, his Proclamation. The persons excepted. Report of Maurice Moore, 1776. Extract from Records of Court in Hillsborough. Acts of Personal violence; a Mock Trial. Four New Counties made. The Governor's Circular, 1771. General Waddel goes to Salisbury. The Black Boys. Waddel retires before the Regulators. Orders. Certificate. Governor crosses the Haw, May 11th, approaches the Regulators; Negotiation. The Governor kills Robert Thompson. The Flag of Truces fired on. The Governor commands his men to fire. Regulators Routed. Governor hangs James Few. Case of Captain Messer. Governor leads his prisoners in chains. Execution of six prisoners near Hillsborough. Tryon returns to Newbern. Fanning's Flight. Husband's Flight. Inquiry into the origin of the men engaged in the Regulation CHAPTER III. A PAPER ON CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, IN 1775. Widow Brevard; her son Alexander. Judge Brevard. Her son Ephraim; his Education; the part he took in the Convention in Mecklenburg; the Circumstances of his Death. Death of Mrs. Jackson. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DELEGATES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY. The Principles of Civil and Religious Liberty CHAPTER IV. COMMENCEMENT OF PRESBYTERIAN SETTLEMENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA The Emigrants previous to about 1736, from Virginia, Colonies of Huguenots and Palatines. Quakers or Friends. The Presbyterians in Duplin, and in Frederick, Augusta, and Virginia. Settlements on the Eno. Western Counties set off. Encouragement to Emigrate. Lord Granville's portion of Carolina set off. The Scotch on Cape Fear. Congregations and Churches in the Upper Country. Origin of the people worthy of notice. Influence of Religious Principle CHAPTER V. ORIGIN OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH. To be found in Ireland under Elizabeth and James. Reformation in England partly Voluntary; in Ireland Involuntary. King's Supremacy acknowledged, 1536. The Bible in Ireland, 1556. Conspiracy of Tyrconnel and Tyrone, 1605, and Ulster forfeited to the Crown. The Province surveyed by Chichester and allotted to three kinds of occupants. Lands generally occupied, 1610. Stewart's account of the Emigrants to Ireland. Con O'Neill loses part of his Estate. Emigrants under Montgomery. Situation of the County in 1618. The name Scotch‑Irish ; their character CHAPTER VI. STATE OF RELIGION IN IRELAND FROM THE TIME OF THE EMIGRATION FROM SCOTLAND TO THE FIRST EFFORT TO EMIGRATE TO AMERICA, 1631. The Emigrants from Scotland. Stewart's character of them. The opinion in Scotland about the Emigration. Christian Ministers go over to Ireland to the Emigrants: 1st, Edward Brice; 2d, John Ridge; 3d, M. Hubbard; 4th, James Glendenning; 5th, Robert Cunningham; 6th, Robert Blair; 7th, James Hamilton. The Success of these Ministers. Commencement of the Greet Revival. Stewart's account of it. The Monthly Meeting at Antrim. Stewart's and Blair's account of it. More Ministers pass over to Ireland. The 8th, Josias Welch; 9th, Andrew Stewart; 10th, George Dunbar; Andrew Brown, the Deaf Mute; 11th, Henry Colwort; ; 12th, John Livingston, of Kirks, of Shott's Memory; 13th, John McClelland; 14th, John Semple. Monthly Meeting at Antrim improved. Bodily Exercises no mark of Religion CHAPTER VII. THE EAGLE WING, OR FIRST ATTEMPT AT EMIGRATION FROM IRELAND To AMERICA. Cause of The attempt at Emigration. Four Ministers forbid the Ministry. Delegates appointed to Now England. Cotton Mather's notice of the matter. The Eagle Wing sails, 1636, with a band of Emigrants. Livingston's account of the Voyage. Child Baptized at sea. Vessel driven back to Ireland. The reception of the Emigrants. The Ministers return to Scotland in 1037; their flocks go over to receive the Sacraments. The Influence of these men on Ireland and the World. CHAPTER VIII FORMATION OF PRESBYTERIES IN IRELAND. etc, CHAPTER IX. THE POLITICAL SENTIMENTS OF THE SCOTCH- IRISH EMIGRANTS. etc. CHAPTER X. THE SETTLEMENT OF THE SCOTCH ON THE RIVER CAPE FEAR, AND THE REVEREND JAMES CAMPBELL. etc. CHAPTER XI. THE POLITICAL OPINIONS OF THE SCOTCH EMIGRANTS.etc. CHAPTER XII. FLORA M'DONALD.etc. CHAPTER XIII. HUGH M'ADEN AND THE CHURCHES IN DUPLIN, NEW HANOVER AND CASWELL,etc. CHAPTER XIV. CHURCH OF SUGAR CREEK ITS FIRST MINISTER, ALEXANDER CRAIGHEAD.etc. CHAPTER XV. HOPEWELL AND THE RECORDS OF THE CONVENTION.etc. CHAPTER XVI. THE REV. HENRY PATTILLO AND THE CHURCHES IN ORANGE AND GRANVILLE,etc. CHAPTER XVII. DAVID CALDWELL, D.D., AND THE CHURCHES IN ORANGE.etc. CHAPTER XVIII. NEW PROVIDENCE AND ITS MINISTERS.etc. CHAPTER XIX. MAJOR-GENERAL JOSEPH GRAHAM.etc. CHAPTER XX. BATTLE OF KING'S MOUNTAIN. By whom drawn up. Situation of the country after Gates's defeat, 1780. Cornwallis sends out Col. Ferguson. His march. The increase of his force. Their arms. His threats to the Mountain Men (Tennesseeans and Kentuckians). McDowell, and Sevier, and Shelby, in consultation. Raise forces. The number in camp at place of rendezvous. Ferguson retreats and sends a dispatch to Cornwallis. His march to King's mountain. The Colonels send for a General Officer. In the meantime Col. Campbell commands. Col. Williams of South Carolina joins them on their march. Approach Ferguson's Camp. Plan of Battle. Come in sight of the enemy. Position of the enemy's camp. Order of the troops. The battle begins. Ferguson charges and is driven back; second and third charge. Fire all round the mountain. Ferguson charges repeatedly and is driven back; is wounded; is killed. Bearer of the flag shot down; another is raised. They throw down their arms. The killed and wounded. The court‑martial. Executions. Monument to Major Chronicle and others. Col. William, Colonels M'Dowell, Hambrite, Sevier and Cleveland. Col. Campbell, of Virginia; his burial place. Anecdote of Col. Ferguson. Anecdote of Campbell. Anecdote of Preston CHAPTER XXI THE BATTLE AT GUILFORD COURTHOUSE Plan of the battle. Circumstances of the pursuit Its end. Burning of M'Aden's library. The preludes of the battle. Col. Webster's escape. Cornwallis in Buffalo Congregation; in Alamance; at Dr. Caldwell's. The sufferings of the family. The burning of his library. The commencement of the battle. The battleground. The situation of Greene's army. Extract of a letter showing the effects of the first fire. Extract from a soldier's diary. Death of Col. Webster. The militia. CHAPTER XXII. MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE CAROLINAS FROM 1788 TO 1801, INCLUSIVE, WITH A ROLL OF THE MEMBERS.etc. CHAPTER XXIII. EMIGRATION TO TENNESSEE. Tennessee settled early from Carolina. Meaning of Mountain Men, &c. Emigration from other States. The first Minister in Tennessee. The Rev. Samuel Doak. Martin Academy. Washington College. His early life and his usefulness. Rev. Samuel Houston. Rev. Messrs. Hezekiah Balch and Samuel Carrick. Mr. Craighead. Abingdon Presbytery. Trustees of Washington College, of Blount College, and of Greenville College. CHAPTER XXIV. JAMES HALL, D.D., AND THE CHURCHES IN IREDELL.etc. CHAPTER XXV. REV. LEWIS FEUILLETEAU WILSON.etc. CHAPTER XXVI. THYATIRA AND HER MINISTERS.etc. CHAPTER XXVII. REV. JAMES M'GREADY AND THE REVIVALS OF 1800.etc. CHAPTER XXVIII. REV. HUMPHREY HUNTER AND STEELE CHEER, GOSHEN AND UNITY.etc. CHAPTER XXIX. CENTRE CONGREGATION,etc. CHAPTER XXX. POPLAR TENT AND HER MINISTERS.etc. CHAPTER XXXI. EXTRACTS FROM MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE CAROLINAS FROM 1902 TO 1812 INCLUSIVE etc. CHAPTER XXXII. REV. JOHN MAKEMIE WILSON, D. ., AND THE CHURCH OF ROCKY RIVER. etc. CHAPTER XXXIII. FAYETTEVILLE AND HER MINISTERS. etc. CHAPTER XXXIV. CHARLOTTE AND HER RECOLLECTIONS, etc. CHAPTER XXXV EFFORTS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION. etc. CHAPTER XXXVI. THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND REV. JOSEPH CALDWELL, D.D.etc. His religious experience For an Index: http://www.dmkheritage.com/ **************************** Visit: http://www.dmkheritage.com To check on the latest County Histories and Parish Records on CDs Indexed and searchable ==== NCGRANVI Mailing List ==== Granville County List Administrator Debra McCann - chenae@ap.net ============================== Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx

Doris, The book is available to read in it's entirety online free at the Documenting the American South website, run by the University of North Carolina. There are many books concerning all kinds of historical publications about NC and other southern states offered there, it is an excellent resource for researchers and I believe you can also download them to your computer to read at your leisure. This is the direct link to the book: http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/foote/menu.html In case it doesn't work for you, here is the homepage where you can put the name of the book in the Google Search box at the top of the page: http://docsouth.unc.edu/index.html Happy Hunting, Deloris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doris Christian" <dmkchristian@austin.rr.com> To: <NCGRANVI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 12:49 PM Subject: [NCGRANVI] Sketches of North Carolina by Foote > SKETCHES OF NORTH CAROLINA, HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL, > > ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF A PORTION OF HER EARLY SETTLERS. > > BY REV. WILLIAM HENRY FOOTE. 1846 > > This 559 page piece of history of the Presbyterian Church and this area > of NC was written in 1846 at the request of the Presbytery of North > Carolina and in 1912 was republished. This is an important book for all > Scotch-Irish Presbyterian descendants. This is one of the most quoted > books on Rev. War history; events being told by the sons of the soldiers > who fought. > > If you cannot find this book at a local library, or through a library > loan program, you may want to check with dmkheritage.com > A more extensive Table of Contents and Index of surnames can be seen at > dmkheritage.com too. > > > CHAPTER I. > THE FIRST DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN THE UNITED STATES OF > AMERICA, MAY, 1775. > The Village of Charlotte, its Situation, and Origin of its Name. The > Convention, May 19th, 1775, the Preparatory Steps, its Organization > and Object. An Incident related by General Graham. Committee present the > Resolutions drawn by Dr. Brevard. THE MECKLENBURG DECLARATION, > Unanimously Adopted. THE SECOND MECKLENBURG DECLARATION. Capt. Jack take, > the Declaration to Philadelphia, reads the Papers in Salisbury, is > opposed by Dunn and Boote. The Delegates decline laying the Declaration > before Congress; Circulation and Preservation of the > Copies. The Action of the Committee in the Case of Dunn and Boote. > Associations first formed according to the Recommendations of > Continental Congress. Provincial Council. County Committees of Safety. A > Certificate. FIRST DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY THE > CONSTITUTED AUTHORITIES OF A STATE. Inquiry concerning the Origin of the > People forming the Convention > > CHAPTER II > BLOOD SHED ON THE ALAMANCE The First Bleed Shed in the Revolution, May > 16th, 1776, The Situation and Origin of the name of Hillsborough ; its > Connection with Past Events. Discontent in Orange and neighboring > Counties. Governor Tryon marches to Orange with Armed Forces; his first > Visit > and its Failure. The Excitement of the People. The Eastern men mistake > the Western, The Commencement of the Disturbances. The > Sheriff hindered In his Duty, 1760. Pamphlet in Granville, 1705. Causes > of the Complaint among the People. Frauds of Childs and Corbin > in Signing Patents. The Proclamations Disregarded. Example of Hardship in > going to Market. Proposed meeting at Maddock's Mill, Oct. > 10th, 1766. Meeting at Deep River. Fanning's opinion of the Meeting. > Another Meeting, 1767. Commencement of the REGULATION. Building the > Governor's Palace in Newbern, Another Meeting in 1763 addresses the

SKETCHES OF NORTH CAROLINA, HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL, ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF A PORTION OF HER EARLY SETTLERS. BY REV. WILLIAM HENRY FOOTE. 1846 This 559 page piece of history of the Presbyterian Church and this area of NC was written in 1846 at the request of the Presbytery of North Carolina and in 1912 was republished. This is an important book for all Scotch-Irish Presbyterian descendants. This is one of the most quoted books on Rev. War history; events being told by the sons of the soldiers who fought. If you cannot find this book at a local library, or through a library loan program, you may want to check with dmkheritage.com A more extensive Table of Contents and Index of surnames can be seen at dmkheritage.com too. CHAPTER I. THE FIRST DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, MAY, 1775. The Village of Charlotte, its Situation, and Origin of its Name. The Convention, May 19th, 1775, the Preparatory Steps, its Organization and Object. An Incident related by General Graham. Committee present the Resolutions drawn by Dr. Brevard. THE MECKLENBURG DECLARATION, Unanimously Adopted. THE SECOND MECKLENBURG DECLARATION. Capt. Jack take, the Declaration to Philadelphia, reads the Papers in Salisbury, is opposed by Dunn and Boote. The Delegates decline laying the Declaration before Congress; Circulation and Preservation of the Copies. The Action of the Committee in the Case of Dunn and Boote. Associations first formed according to the Recommendations of Continental Congress. Provincial Council. County Committees of Safety. A Certificate. FIRST DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY THE CONSTITUTED AUTHORITIES OF A STATE. Inquiry concerning the Origin of the People forming the Convention CHAPTER II BLOOD SHED ON THE ALAMANCE The First Bleed Shed in the Revolution, May 16th, 1776, The Situation and Origin of the name of Hillsborough ; its Connection with Past Events. Discontent in Orange and neighboring Counties. Governor Tryon marches to Orange with Armed Forces; his first Visit and its Failure. The Excitement of the People. The Eastern men mistake the Western, The Commencement of the Disturbances. The Sheriff hindered In his Duty, 1760. Pamphlet in Granville, 1705. Causes of the Complaint among the People. Frauds of Childs and Corbin in Signing Patents. The Proclamations Disregarded. Example of Hardship in going to Market. Proposed meeting at Maddock's Mill, Oct. 10th, 1766. Meeting at Deep River. Fanning's opinion of the Meeting. Another Meeting, 1767. Commencement of the REGULATION. Building the Governor's Palace in Newbern, Another Meeting in 1763 addresses the Governor; his reply. Unjustifiable outbreaks unfairly charged on the Regulation. Governor Proclaims the Regulation an Insurrection; Ninian Bell Hamilton. The Regulators in Arms, August 11th, 1768. The Governor's Justice, his Proclamation. The persons excepted. Report of Maurice Moore, 1776. Extract from Records of Court in Hillsborough. Acts of Personal violence; a Mock Trial. Four New Counties made. The Governor's Circular, 1771. General Waddel goes to Salisbury. The Black Boys. Waddel retires before the Regulators. Orders. Certificate. Governor crosses the Haw, May 11th, approaches the Regulators; Negotiation. The Governor kills Robert Thompson. The Flag of Truces fired on. The Governor commands his men to fire. Regulators Routed. Governor hangs James Few. Case of Captain Messer. Governor leads his prisoners in chains. Execution of six prisoners near Hillsborough. Tryon returns to Newbern. Fanning's Flight. Husband's Flight. Inquiry into the origin of the men engaged in the Regulation CHAPTER III. A PAPER ON CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, IN 1775. Widow Brevard; her son Alexander. Judge Brevard. Her son Ephraim; his Education; the part he took in the Convention in Mecklenburg; the Circumstances of his Death. Death of Mrs. Jackson. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DELEGATES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY. The Principles of Civil and Religious Liberty CHAPTER IV. COMMENCEMENT OF PRESBYTERIAN SETTLEMENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA The Emigrants previous to about 1736, from Virginia, Colonies of Huguenots and Palatines. Quakers or Friends. The Presbyterians in Duplin, and in Frederick, Augusta, and Virginia. Settlements on the Eno. Western Counties set off. Encouragement to Emigrate. Lord Granville's portion of Carolina set off. The Scotch on Cape Fear. Congregations and Churches in the Upper Country. Origin of the people worthy of notice. Influence of Religious Principle CHAPTER V. ORIGIN OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH. To be found in Ireland under Elizabeth and James. Reformation in England partly Voluntary; in Ireland Involuntary. King's Supremacy acknowledged, 1536. The Bible in Ireland, 1556. Conspiracy of Tyrconnel and Tyrone, 1605, and Ulster forfeited to the Crown. The Province surveyed by Chichester and allotted to three kinds of occupants. Lands generally occupied, 1610. Stewart's account of the Emigrants to Ireland. Con O'Neill loses part of his Estate. Emigrants under Montgomery. Situation of the County in 1618. The name Scotch‑Irish ; their character CHAPTER VI. STATE OF RELIGION IN IRELAND FROM THE TIME OF THE EMIGRATION FROM SCOTLAND TO THE FIRST EFFORT TO EMIGRATE TO AMERICA, 1631. The Emigrants from Scotland. Stewart's character of them. The opinion in Scotland about the Emigration. Christian Ministers go over to Ireland to the Emigrants: 1st, Edward Brice; 2d, John Ridge; 3d, M. Hubbard; 4th, James Glendenning; 5th, Robert Cunningham; 6th, Robert Blair; 7th, James Hamilton. The Success of these Ministers. Commencement of the Greet Revival. Stewart's account of it. The Monthly Meeting at Antrim. Stewart's and Blair's account of it. More Ministers pass over to Ireland. The 8th, Josias Welch; 9th, Andrew Stewart; 10th, George Dunbar; Andrew Brown, the Deaf Mute; 11th, Henry Colwort; ; 12th, John Livingston, of Kirks, of Shott's Memory; 13th, John McClelland; 14th, John Semple. Monthly Meeting at Antrim improved. Bodily Exercises no mark of Religion CHAPTER VII. THE EAGLE WING, OR FIRST ATTEMPT AT EMIGRATION FROM IRELAND To AMERICA. Cause of The attempt at Emigration. Four Ministers forbid the Ministry. Delegates appointed to Now England. Cotton Mather's notice of the matter. The Eagle Wing sails, 1636, with a band of Emigrants. Livingston's account of the Voyage. Child Baptized at sea. Vessel driven back to Ireland. The reception of the Emigrants. The Ministers return to Scotland in 1037; their flocks go over to receive the Sacraments. The Influence of these men on Ireland and the World. CHAPTER VIII FORMATION OF PRESBYTERIES IN IRELAND. etc, CHAPTER IX. THE POLITICAL SENTIMENTS OF THE SCOTCH- IRISH EMIGRANTS. etc. CHAPTER X. THE SETTLEMENT OF THE SCOTCH ON THE RIVER CAPE FEAR, AND THE REVEREND JAMES CAMPBELL. etc. CHAPTER XI. THE POLITICAL OPINIONS OF THE SCOTCH EMIGRANTS.etc. CHAPTER XII. FLORA M'DONALD.etc. CHAPTER XIII. HUGH M'ADEN AND THE CHURCHES IN DUPLIN, NEW HANOVER AND CASWELL,etc. CHAPTER XIV. CHURCH OF SUGAR CREEK ITS FIRST MINISTER, ALEXANDER CRAIGHEAD.etc. CHAPTER XV. HOPEWELL AND THE RECORDS OF THE CONVENTION.etc. CHAPTER XVI. THE REV. HENRY PATTILLO AND THE CHURCHES IN ORANGE AND GRANVILLE,etc. CHAPTER XVII. DAVID CALDWELL, D.D., AND THE CHURCHES IN ORANGE.etc. CHAPTER XVIII. NEW PROVIDENCE AND ITS MINISTERS.etc. CHAPTER XIX. MAJOR-GENERAL JOSEPH GRAHAM.etc. CHAPTER XX. BATTLE OF KING'S MOUNTAIN. By whom drawn up. Situation of the country after Gates's defeat, 1780. Cornwallis sends out Col. Ferguson. His march. The increase of his force. Their arms. His threats to the Mountain Men (Tennesseeans and Kentuckians). McDowell, and Sevier, and Shelby, in consultation. Raise forces. The number in camp at place of rendezvous. Ferguson retreats and sends a dispatch to Cornwallis. His march to King's mountain. The Colonels send for a General Officer. In the meantime Col. Campbell commands. Col. Williams of South Carolina joins them on their march. Approach Ferguson's Camp. Plan of Battle. Come in sight of the enemy. Position of the enemy's camp. Order of the troops. The battle begins. Ferguson charges and is driven back; second and third charge. Fire all round the mountain. Ferguson charges repeatedly and is driven back; is wounded; is killed. Bearer of the flag shot down; another is raised. They throw down their arms. The killed and wounded. The court‑martial. Executions. Monument to Major Chronicle and others. Col. William, Colonels M'Dowell, Hambrite, Sevier and Cleveland. Col. Campbell, of Virginia; his burial place. Anecdote of Col. Ferguson. Anecdote of Campbell. Anecdote of Preston CHAPTER XXI THE BATTLE AT GUILFORD COURTHOUSE Plan of the battle. Circumstances of the pursuit Its end. Burning of M'Aden's library. The preludes of the battle. Col. Webster's escape. Cornwallis in Buffalo Congregation; in Alamance; at Dr. Caldwell's. The sufferings of the family. The burning of his library. The commencement of the battle. The battleground. The situation of Greene's army. Extract of a letter showing the effects of the first fire. Extract from a soldier's diary. Death of Col. Webster. The militia. CHAPTER XXII. MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE CAROLINAS FROM 1788 TO 1801, INCLUSIVE, WITH A ROLL OF THE MEMBERS.etc. CHAPTER XXIII. EMIGRATION TO TENNESSEE. Tennessee settled early from Carolina. Meaning of Mountain Men, &c. Emigration from other States. The first Minister in Tennessee. The Rev. Samuel Doak. Martin Academy. Washington College. His early life and his usefulness. Rev. Samuel Houston. Rev. Messrs. Hezekiah Balch and Samuel Carrick. Mr. Craighead. Abingdon Presbytery. Trustees of Washington College, of Blount College, and of Greenville College. CHAPTER XXIV. JAMES HALL, D.D., AND THE CHURCHES IN IREDELL.etc. CHAPTER XXV. REV. LEWIS FEUILLETEAU WILSON.etc. CHAPTER XXVI. THYATIRA AND HER MINISTERS.etc. CHAPTER XXVII. REV. JAMES M'GREADY AND THE REVIVALS OF 1800.etc. CHAPTER XXVIII. REV. HUMPHREY HUNTER AND STEELE CHEER, GOSHEN AND UNITY.etc. CHAPTER XXIX. CENTRE CONGREGATION,etc. CHAPTER XXX. POPLAR TENT AND HER MINISTERS.etc. CHAPTER XXXI. EXTRACTS FROM MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE CAROLINAS FROM 1902 TO 1812 INCLUSIVE etc. CHAPTER XXXII. REV. JOHN MAKEMIE WILSON, D. ., AND THE CHURCH OF ROCKY RIVER. etc. CHAPTER XXXIII. FAYETTEVILLE AND HER MINISTERS. etc. CHAPTER XXXIV. CHARLOTTE AND HER RECOLLECTIONS, etc. CHAPTER XXXV EFFORTS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION. etc. CHAPTER XXXVI. THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND REV. 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Thanks for your offer to share Worth S. Ray's info about the Williamses and the Hendersons of Granville Co., NC. So it has been reproduced on HeritageQuest, you say??? I must admit Ray helped me somewhat--until I did as my mentor in genealogy instructed me--making some family group sheets. Making family group sheets makes one analyze the information. As I did as I had been insturcted, I found at least one glaring error. The dates of birth were wonky--there seemed to be a missing generation, and indeed, there was. When I shared my frustration with Ray's book with my mentor, who is a librarian-genealogist-author-publisher-traveler, on a trip to Salt Lake City, she said for me NOT to pay attention to Ray's writings but instead I should inspect the correspondence written to Ray and which Ray and his wife had donated to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. She took me to the open shelves at the Library where this correspondence was housed. There are volumes and volumes of correspondence to Ray--material of which we will never see the likes again-- with e-mail, cell phones, FAXes, etc. The correspondence was, in general, [who could examine ALL of it?], arranged by families. I spent a LOT of time reading the correspondence about the Henderson family, and one of the letters which I treasure was from a well-known Virginia county judge-genealogist [his vast collection is at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond--a private institution] challenging--nay, he used the word *exploding*--Ray's conclusions about the origins of the Henderson family. Judge Bazile cited chapter and verse of several county deeds, mostly, *exploding* Ray's conclusions about this family. I have since used the sources cited by Judge Bazile and found, indeed, his letter was accurate about who was the mother [possibly a stepmother, but highly unlikely] of Samuel Henderson and his two brothers. I believe there were some sisters, but they did not get land, as the fellows did. What dismays me is that the Ray book about Granville Co., NC is constantly reprinted. There is some truth in it, but every sentence--particularly the conclusions Ray reached--should be challenged. One way to do this is to ANALYZE--the old-fashioned way--with family group sheets and then check whatever sources there may be. Many computer genealogy programs challenge us on the dates. With all the emphasis on *citing your sources*, I am trying to be meticulous in that also. One well-known genealogist says she uses this abbreviation--STB which is *said to be*. That is the hand-me down material one gets. In some respects, I have been lucky to have had access to [or currently own] two well-known genealogies for two of my great-grandmothers' ancestral families, but, still one must be open to corrections and revisions. A third genealogy is less well-known but is quite well researched. Thank you for telling me about the Granville Co. book by Ray which is now on the internet. Nowadays, I am using Zae Hargett Gwynn's books on Granville Co., one by Thomas McAdory Owen [some nuggets of information there], and several new ones by Timothy Rackley of Kernersville, NC. Of course, Brent H. Holcomb transcribed the marriage bonds (with an error or two, particularly about two Elizabeth Hendersons, if I remember correctly.) Don't get sunburned--and don't get drowned by those rainstorms in the east. The West Coast is HOT in most places, and brush fires are seemingly bursting out spontaneously in some places. E.W.Wallace with two distinct lines in various parts of Granville Co., one on Nutbush Creek area, another in Knap of Reeds/Tar River area

Dear Gale, Thank you for the rundown on the Dentons, the Wigginses, et al. You wrote at the end of your message: Which of the children of Samuel Denton and Elizabeth Mitchell are you most interested? I do have quite a bit of info one this line. What I don't have is how the Dentons and Williams are connected if they are? Can you furnish me with this? My response: If the Wiliamses and the Dentons are connected/linked by blood or marriage, it is through third parties. I believe they were neighbors back in Granville Co., NC. The land records so indicate. It is interesting that several families of Granville Co., NC migrated to Henderson Co., KY, which was part [or maybe all] of the land which Virginia granted to Col. Richard Henderson (a first cousin to John Williams, Jr. and John's brothers--William, Nathaniel and Charles). Henderson's mother was Elizabeth Williams, a sister to John Williams, Sr. [formerly of colonial Goochland Co., VA]--of the Nutbush creek area. I am under the impression--but will have to refer to my notes on another computer--that Susannah Starks who married John Williams in Henderson Co., KY was the stepdaughter of one Denton--but I may have botched this up. One of their sons was Jenks Watterman Williams whose botched biography is in Starling. Some of the info is correct, but Rebecca Stephens is not the right name for a relative. Stephens is another story connected with the Williamses, but not with Jenks!!! I will not clutter your mind with that story. But it is an interesting one!!!! The Beckhams came in here somehow, although I have NOT been able to confirm the maiden name of the wife of William Williams who was named Phillis, allegedly Beckham. Wm. Williams died at Boonesborough (Madison Co., KY) ca 25 Dec 1775. He was the cousin of Col. Richard Henderson, as stated above, and the father of Samuel Farrar Williams (b. 1759 Granville Co., NC. and must have died ca 1835 or so in Henderson Co., KY) I have not located a will, a probate, an inventory, an administration. He just dropped off the Henderson Co. tax list!!! You refer to Thomas McAdory Owen's book "History & .... of Granville Co., NC". He has the name of Phillis [Beckham], if I remember correctly, and that is the only evidence I have of her maiden name. She was the wife of William Williams and the mother of Samuel Farrar Williams. About two years after her first husband's death, she married John Mitchell, who became the guardian of her minor children. I suspect, but cannot prove, that John Mitchell was of Southside Virginia, rather than earlier of Granville Co. He left a will in Granville Co., however, indicating that he had moved there before his death. Whether he is related to other Mitchells of that general area, I am not able to state. I know about these Mitchells, as they intermarried with some of my collaterals: Isaac Mitchell and Joab Mitchell. One John Beckham, relationship to Phillis, if any, unknown, according to some Granville genealogies married one of the Henderson girls, and, I believe he migrated to Henderson Co. It has been some years since I did Henderson Co. research. But, in one of the biographies of the Henderson family, there is mention of John Beckham, and the Hendersons, who were go-getters, had not a great deal of respect for Beckham's intellect!!! Or was it was J. W. Wheeler in one of his books on NC personages who made those remarks? I believe this is the John Beckham who shows up from time to time in Henderson Co. records. At any rate, that is my interest in Dentons--that they were neighbors of the Williamses of Nutbush Creek, Granville Co.. Should you find any deeds or powers of attorney relating to the Williamses or any other records in either Henderson Co. or in Granville Co., will you share with me? I have a good many, but you know genealogists--they always want more!!! One of the things one learns to do when one has a LOT of common surnames, as I do, is to study the watercourses on which they lived, and their associates. Dentons are associates of Williamses in NC and in KY. Thanks for your nice reply. I appreciate your adding your sources. Samuel Farrar Williams had a rejected Rev War claim filed in Henderson Co. ca 1832--not six months of service--it was full of baloney about his commanding officers, et al, but at least he gave his birth year and his birthplace, and that helped me track down the proper Williams family, when tracing my great-grandfather's lineage. Now I am trying to trace some other Kentuckians. So many of my Texas lines have Kentucky and Virginia origins!!! E.W.Wallace [female] I am posting this to the Henderson Co. roots web and also the Granville Co. rootsweb. I may discover some more cousins that way. Incidentally, Timothy Rackley has lately published some deeds and wills of Granville Co., NC. If you want his e-mail catalog, let me know.

_tharris@oeccwildblue.com_ (mailto:tharris@oeccwildblue.com) writes: I have heard the story about Robert Potter, early politician of Granville Co., NC, and have wondered what happened to Isabella and her children, Robert T. and Susan Pelham? Did Isabella re-marry and find happiness? Did her children grow up in NC and enjoy a career and family? And, what became of the 2 men (one was a minister I think) maimed by Robert Potter, did they remain in Granville or did they leave the area? Can anyone provide a follow-up to this story? Please contact me off list at: _tharris@oeccwildblue.com_ (mailto:tharris@oeccwildblue.com) Here is my partial answer: I do not know the fate of the divorced first wife of Robert Potter nor of her two children. I hope someone can provide you with the answers. I do hope her life improved after her divorce. (The divorce was probably awarded by the General Assembly, depending upon the date Refer to Helen M. Leary, editor, NORTH CAROLINA RESEARCH; GENEALOGY AND LOCAL HISTORY.) Of Robert Potter, he eventually migrated to Texas and was murdered by a group of men, among them my Granville Co.-born ancestor, William P. Rose (of the Knap of Reeds--Tar River area), son of Frederick Rose, formerly of Granville Co., NC, later of Putnam Co. GA.. After the American Revolution, Frederick Rose and his family and also his father-in-law William Washington (a Baptist minister) migrated to Georgia. The story of Potter and some of his exploits in Texas can be found in the online Handbook of Texas. Also, I believe there is biography of William Pinckney Rose. Potter was the Secretary of the Navy of the Republic of Texas. Here is the URL for finding the biography of Robert Potter in the online version of the Handbook of Texas. I am sure there are more details in North Carolina documents of events which occurred in North Carolina. www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/ online/articles/PP/fpo31.html Here is the URL for Rose's biography, which was written by my first cousin once removed. www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/ online/articles/RR/fro74_print.html Potter had another *wife*, more properly mistress, who left some papers in Texas, and there is a novel was based on her papers. I believe the authoress is Elithe Hamilton Kirkland. The name of the fictionalized biography is Love is a Wild Assault, and I see that Amazon.com has it for sale. There are many stars in the reviews which have been awarded by readers. Keep tuned for forthcoming books concerning the Regulator-Moderator war in East Texas. Some researchers are currently gathering documents for this. By the way, my ancestor's trial was held in a nearby county because of the emotional state of potential jurors in his home county. He was acquitted. According to the 1850 mortality schedule, Harrison Co., TX he died of pneumonia in 1859. You will find some references to the early Potters in the transcribed/abstracted records of Granville co., which were written many years ago by Zae Hargett Gwynn. E.W.Wallace

I have been advised by e-mal by the webmaster of the Virginia Department of transportation that the pre-Revolutionary [as I remember] road orders now has its own website. He gave me this URL: _http://vtrc.virginiadot.org/PUBS.aspx_ (http://vtrc.virginiadot.org/PUBS.aspx) As many North Carolinians and Kentuckians (and possibly South Carolinians), and even post-Revolutionary Georgians had Virginia roots, it may be worthwhile doing a search for your surnames. These are a little difficult to differentiate from other publications, but as I remember these are the main authors of these Road Orders: Do a name search for the authors: Pawlett, Nathaniel Mason (sometimes with Howard Newton) Young, Douglas Jay, K. Edward Miller, Ann Brush Boyd, Tyler Jefferson These do NOT pertain to every county in Virginia, but if your people were in colonial Virginia, its worth a search or two or three or four. Pass this info along to your genealogical buddies and cousins. E.W.Wallace

I have heard the story about Robert Potter, early politician of Granville Co., NC, and have wondered what happened to Isabella and her children, Robert T. and Susan Pelham? Did Isabella re-marry and find happiness? Did her children grow up in NC and enjoy a career and family? And, what became of the 2 men (one was a minister I think) maimed by Robert Potter, did they remain in Granville or did they leave the area? Can anyone provide a follow-up to this story? Please contact me off list at: tharris@oeccwildblue.com

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Can anyone tell me if the cemetery records of Granville Co., NC have been compiled, and if so, where they may be found? Thanks, Teresa

I saw your post concerning the linkage between North Carolina and Madison Co., KY. Of course, Madison is one of the older counties of Kentucky, and I am told at one time it was composed of six [or was it eight] other present-day counties. (Incidentally, Madison Co. taxables appear in what is called the 1787 Census of Virginia--a list of all the personal property taxables in Virginia--for most counties--in that year, before Kentucky became a State in 1792) Yes, people from North Carolina (not to mention Virginia, Pennsylvania and other nearby then States) poured into Madison Co. before Kentucky became a State Some of my earliest ancestors to come to Kentucky were linked with Col. Richard Henderson of Granville Co., NC--including his first cousins, John Williams (later a superior court judge in NC) and John Williams's brother, my ancestor--William Williams, who died ca 25 Dec 1775 at Boonesborough. William wrote his will as he lay dying, and it is called *unrecorded* will in Granville Co., NC. William's only surviving son later moved to Henderson Co. [guess for whom it was named?] Kentucky. Col. Henderson hired Daniel Boone and his party to lead the way to Boonesborough. He hoped to establish what he thought would be the 14th colony. I may be exaggerating, but Henderson was communicating with the Royal government in Britain to accomplish this when--guess what--the American Revolution broke out, and his wishes were dashed. At times it was called Transylvania Colony. Anyway, if you are fortunate enough to be able to access on the internet--through your local public library or a nearby public library--HeritageQuest, you will find a book published long ago by the Filson Club [now called Filson Society because some night club filched the name Filson Club] on that website under Books. The name of the book is Boonesborough. I read at this book long ago in a nearby genealogical library, and I found some of the documents in the appendix fascinating. Other publications which mention many of the people of this period from North Carolina are the huge books called The Colonial Records of North Carolina and the The State Records of North Carolina. These sets are found in large libraries, such as University Libraries. There is an index to each set of books, and possibly you may even find the name of your ancestor in one of the indexes. When North Carolina issued land patents or grants, frequently the recipient [grantee] is listed in the court records. Here is the correct title, and the author, as listed on the Family History Library catalog is Stephen B. Weeks. These hefty books are on 270 microfiche at FHL, which can be ordered from the FHL Library, but even at 15 cents a copy, they are costly. (About $41.00, about the cost of taking a family to the movies, I assume, not being a young mother anymore.) Volumes 1-10 are titled "The Colonial Records of North Carolina, 1662- 1776" and volumes 11-26 are titled "The State Records of North Carolina, 1776-1790. Good luck in finding the link between your folks in North Carolina and in Madison Co. (and surrounding counties), Kentucky. My Texas ancestors have lots of Kentucky roots, from Madison Co. on the east to HIckman and Ballard Cos. on the west. E.W.Wallace

Dear researchers, Henderson Co., KY has a long history of association with persons of colonial Granville Co., NC, beginning with Col. Richard Henderson and his company, called at one time Transylvania Company. E.L. Starling's history of Henderson Co. (available on the online database called HeritageQuest, available through many public libraries.) tells of the connection. Also a Filson Club publication, also on HeritageQuest, entitled Boonesborough tells of the connection with Henderson of Granville Co., NC. The agent for Col. Henderson was, in the beginning, one John Williams, Esq., Henderson's first cousin. They were both were of Granville Co., NC. John Williams, based on my research, was the uncle of Samuel Farrar Williams (b. 1759 Granville Co., NC-d. after 1835 Henderson Co., KY). S. F. Williams and many of his children (eight or nine in all, perhaps more) moved to Henderson Co., Ky, ca 1806, according to Williams's rejected Rev War pension claim, filed in Henderson Co., KY. I have collected notes on two of these families from Granville Co., NC over a couple of decades, and I would like your help in analyzing this material. Based on the dates of events in the life of one Samuel Denton, or possibly two Samuel Dentons, I am inclined to believe there are two Samuel Dentons, the younger one migrating to Henderson Co., KY at least by 1807. Both families, Denton and Williams, married women who had the surname Starks. It is probable Samuel Denton married a widow named Sarah Starks. Her probable daughter, Susannah Starks, who is buried in Henderson Co., KY, married John Williams, one of several sons of Samuel Farrar Williams. Enough of these entangled families. Here are my notes on Samuel Denton. Can you help me analyze these notes--or add or make corrections based on your own research? E.W.Wallace [female] descendant of Samuel Farrar Williams and probable first wife Hannah Sneed His second wife was the widow of David Stephens, Elizabeth Stephens SAMUEL DENTON. There were Denton family members in Henderson Co., KY ca 1807 on as well as earlier in colonial Granville Co., NC. We have not established that they were related, other than that they were neighbors, to the John Williams, Sr. family of colonial Granville Co., NC nor to those Williamses later found in Henderson Co., KY (beginning ca 1806). Samuel Denton of Henderson Co. KY of later date is probably a namesake of an earlier Samuel Denton of colonial Granville Co. Although the name Williams appears in these early land records of a Samuel Denton, we believe that because the name Craft appears, these were Williamses of the Tar River area (southern part) of Granville Co. NC rather than the Williamses of the Nutbush Creek area (near the Virginia border) of Granville Co., NC. More study is needed, however. Lord Granville to (Miscellaneous Land Office Papers- NC State Archives) These are some early land records in Granville Co., NC pertaining to a Samuel Denton [document no) 2633 SAMUEL DENTON warrant dated 26 March 1760 to Thomas Person to survey 600 acres in Granville County on Flat Creek, joining the Lines of Croft, Williams, Bishop, Nelson, an Aspin /s/ Dan Weldon returned, executed 26 April 1760 /s/ Daniel Weldon (document no) 2634 SAMUEL DENTON entry dated 26 March 1760 600 acres in Granville County on Flat Creek, joining the Lines of Croft, Williams, Bishop, Nelson, and Aspin /s/ Thos Lowe for Sam Denton Wit; Dan Weldon (document no) 2635 SAMUEL DENTON plat dated 26 April 1760 302 acres in Granville County on the S Side of Flat Creek, joining Williams's line, Nelson's line, Craft's line and the side of the sd Creek SCC: Robert Roberson, Rubin Moss Thos Person Survr (Margaret M. Hofmann, THE GRANVILLE DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA 1748-1763: ABSTRACTS OF MISCELLANEOUS LAND OFFICE RECORDS, VOLUME FOUR, p. 236-237) Later, however, in a deed dated 28 Sep 1772, Samuel Denton's lines near or on Nutbush Creek, the home of the extended John Williams, Sr. family, are cited in DB K-152-153, Vincent Bodine & Phebe his wife of Bute Co. to Samuel Morse [qv] of Granville Co. (Timothy W. Rackley, GRANVILLE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA DEEDS 1772-1778 [Kernersville, NC: Published by author, 2001], p. 36) The Denton surname is known in Granville Co., NC since colonial days--at least as early as 1760, as noted above. This marriage appears in Granville Co. NC: Nov 18, 1772 - 6443 [no of bond] Wiggins, Selah - Denton, Benjamin; bondsman: Williams, Miles (Elizabeth Hicks Hummel, HICKS HISTORY OF GRANVILLE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, VOL. I, MARRIAGE BONDS [Oxford, NC: Published by author, 1965], p. 202) (Note: The relationship, if any, of Miles Williams to the Williams family of Nutbush Creek area of Granville Co., NC is unknown. He seems not to be one of the sons of John Williams, Sr. who migrated to Granville Co., NC in the 1750s from Goochland Co., Virginia. Miles Williams may have been Justice of the Peace. John Williams, Sr. of Granville Co. was the paternal grandfather of Samuel Farrar Williams (b. 1759). Some Background Information We suspect, but cannot prove at this time, that the Denton family of Granville Co., NC had origins in Hanover Co., VA. There is a 1758 deed in Granville Co. which gives the origins of one Denton male: DB C-487 Mar 9, 1758 Peter Day to William Huson, alias Denton, of Hanover Co., VA for 15 pds. 300 acres on Thomas Newby's line in Granville Co., NC and on Thomas Howel's line. Wts: Sherwood Harris, Jonathan White. (Zae Hargett Gwynn, ABSTRACTS OF GRANVILLE COUNTY DEEDS, 1746-1765, p. 103) Events in Granville Co., NC Involving a Samuel Denton In Granville Co., NC a Samuel Denton was associated with the Williamses of Nutbush Creek area and with the Mitchells. His identity has not been firmly established. A younger Samuel Denton was married to Elizabeth Mitchell. Bond dated May 3, 1798. Signed by Samuel his x mark Denton & Howel Morse. Wit: Step. Sneed. Almost a year earlier, bond dated Feby 24, 1797, John Denton to Sarah Starks. Signed by John Denton and Howel Morse. Wit: Sterling Yancey. (Note that these records were executed almost 40 years later than the land grants cited above.) (Sterling Yancey was married to one of the sisters of Samuel Farrar Williams of Granville Co. NC and later of Henderson Co., KY. The Sterling Yanceys, however, seemed to have remained in North Carolina.) (Thomas McAdory Owen, HISTORY AND GENEALOGIES OF OLD GRANVILLE COUNTY, NC 1746-1800, p 84) We suspect Sarah Starks, the bride named above, was linked to Susannah Starks, who married in Henderson Co., KY John Williams, son of Samuel Farrar Williams, formerly of Granville Co. NC. The marriage of Susannah Starks and John Williams took place in Henderson Co. November 1807, indicating both families had arrived in Henderson Co. previous to the marriage date. From Granville Co. Deeds-- An Older Samuel Denton?: We suspect these documents pertain to an older Samuel Denton rather than to the person of the same name who married in 1798 or so. Samuel Denton and Vincent Bodine were witnesses on 12 Aug 1761 to Granville Co. DB E-38, 1761, William Ferry and wife Margaret to George Bishop. DB E-291-292, 12 May 1762 In a deed Nathan Sims to John Williams, Jr. for 40 shls., 2 tracts of land in Granville NC on both sides of Flatt Creek containing in all 150 acres at Davis Mitchel's and Benj. Milner's lines at Williams' plantation to John Williams' line to a hill called the Mountain, containing 100 acres, and the other tract of 50 acres adjoins Williams' line, Bodine's, Saml. Denton's line. Wit: none. (The fact that this property sold for little money would tend to indicate there was some relationship between Sims and Williams, which relationship is unknown at present. On the same date, Sims and wife Agness had sold other property on Flatt Creek, acreage not specified, to Elisha Brooke of Lunenburg Co., VA for 100 pds. This is quite a difference in price.) Denton Connection with Williams Family in Henderson Co., KY Susannah Starks, later Mrs. John Williams of Henderson Co., KY, was married 1807 in Henderson Co., KY. John Williams was one of the sons of Samuel Farrar Williams, formerly of Granville Co., NC. In his rejected Revolutionary War pension claim, Samuel F. Williams indicated he came to Henderson Co., KY ca 1806. Susannah Starks's probable mother was Sarah Starks who married John Denton, 24 Feb 1797, in Granville Co., witness: Sterling Yancey [qv] (Thomas McAdory Owen, HISTORY AND GENEALOGIES OF OLD GRANVILLE COUNTY, NC 1746-1800, p. 84) We do not know the relationship of John Denton to Samuel Denton, the subject of this brief biography. We do not know whether John Denton migrated to Henderson Co., but we assume the mother of Susannah Starks was present in Henderson Co. Further study is needed. A Younger Samuel Denton? Samuel Denton, spouse of Elizabeth Mitchell, marriage taking place 3 May 1798, Granville Co. is probably a younger Samuel Denton than the one who appears in early Granville Co. records. One of the two (?) Samuel Dentons of Granville Co. seemingly was a neighbor of some of the Williams families of Nutbush Creek area. Granville Co. DB K-192 Samuel Denton and wife Elizabeth deed to William Williams, 26 Jan 1774. 135 acres, lying on Great Nutbush Creek, John Craft's lines,. Wit: John Hunt, Samuel Mors [Morse], Merryman Barns. Elisabeth relinquished her dower. Reuben Searcy CC. (Rackley, p. 45) (Comment: The grantee in the above deed - William Williams--is believed to be the father of Samuel Farrar Williams. He died testate ca 25 December 1775 at Boonesborough, now Madison Co., KY.. In his will, written as he lay dying, he named two sons: John [aka Jacky, who died young and unmarried] and Samuel Farrar Williams. The will is labeled "unrecorded" and a replica can be ordered through the North Carolina State Archives.) A Samuel Denton, most probably formerly of Granville Co., NC, was living in Henderson Co., KY in 1813 as indicated by Henderson Co. DB C-98. recorded 5 Oct 1813. Samuel Denton was the grantor and apparently these two were grantees: William Gibson, Jr. and George McCormick Gibson. Denton was selling 186 acres of Lot 23, which had been deeded to Denton by Samuel Hopkins, date unknown. Lot 23, Henderson Co. Grant, Henderson Co., was land which David Stephens and his sister Catherine (later Mrs. George Sprinkle) had purchased in 1799 or so--as co-tenants. Later, Samuel Farrar Williams had purchased from the George Sprinkles their share of Lot 23 (100 acres) ca 1806. Later Williams, now a widower, married the widow Elizabeth Stephens ca 1813 and thus came into control of the David Stephens' share of Lot 23. Williams sold his part of Lot 23 to one of his sons--Alfred Williams. (Abstract of DB C-98 taken from Family History Library film 572,573) A Still Younger Samuel Denton A younger Samuel Denton, apparently, is the one who married in Granville Co. at a later date, or perhaps he was now a widower: Samuel Denton & Elizabeth Mitchell, 3 May 1798; Howel Morse, bm; Step. Sneed, wit. Later, in Henderson Co., KY, either Samuel Denton or his namesake sold land, part of Lot 23, which at times had been in the hands of members of the Samuel F. Williams family. DB C-98, 5 Oct 1813 - Samuel Denton, grantor to William Gibson, Jr. and George McCormick Gibson, part of Lot No. 23 deeded to Denton by Samuel Hopkins 186 A. Samuel F. Williams, formerly of Granville Co.,NC whose son John Williams was to marry Susannah Starks in Henderson Co., owned a part of Lot 23, Henderson Co., which he had purchased from George Sprinkle and his wife, the former Catherine Stephens, sister of David Stephens (d. ca 1813). Later Williams, who was the father of at least eight known children, and who possibly fathered nine and perhaps ten children, married the younger widowed Elizabeth Stephens and became guardian of her children, eight young ones. The guardianship of the Stephens children is noted in the court order book of Henderson Co. when Samuel F. Williams failed to post a guardian account, not once but several times. Submitted by E.W.Wallace Corrections and additions welcomed. EWW