1. Robert Gilchrist, b. about 1788, son of John and Jean Gilchrist, married Martha McGibboney,* dau of Patrick, as his first wife. She d. before 1817 in Guilford Co. They had two children, John and Margaret. Margaret married 17 Oct 1829 John B. Stafford and they had 7 children: Robert, James, John, Sarah, Moses, David and Nancy, all Stafford. Robert married 2nd. 16 Oct. 1817 Polly Stafford, probably sister of John B. Stafford. (don't know that for sure) Robert died 8 Feb 1848 in Guilford Co. Question: What happened to Robert's son John by his first marriage to Martha McGibboney? 2. Samuel Gilchrist, son of John and Jean, brother of Robert, died 6 Mar 1816 in Guilford Co., NC. He married Isobel McGibboney*, daughter of Patrick, sister of Martha and they had 3 children. (I believe) a. John M. Gilchrist, who married Ann Eliza Ryan, 27 Dec 1826; b. Euphrasia Gilchrist, who married Pleasant McAdoo 10 Dec 1842 and had 6 chiildren: Ella Dora, John L., Granville, Albert, Adolphus and Brantley P., all McAdoo. c. Patrick Davidson Gilchrist. P. Davidson moved to Davidson county and may be buried there. The 1840 census index names both Patrick Davidson Gilchrist and a David McGibboney in Davidson County, NC. *A lawsuit in 1813 was brought by the heirs of Patrick McGibboney against Patrick Gillespie and son Daniel, (the latter son of Margaret McGibboney Gillespie, deceased.) The Plaintiffs were named as follows:David McGibboney; Isobel Gilchrist, wife of Samuel; Martha Gilchrist, wife of Robert and Jean Weatherly, wife of Isiah. In Patrick McGibboney's will he named his children: Margaret Gillespie, Martha, Isobel, David and Jean. He names a guardian for Jean but David, who was an "infant" of 14 had a court appointed guardian, William Armfield. As Patrick mentioned no wife we might assume that she predeceased him. Question: Any heirs of any of the above reading this. Would you answer? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Perhaps I gave too much information, but as we have been working on this line for years with few answers, I wanted to get it all out there. My thanks go to Marcia Gilchrist Walters, who gave me much on the Gilchrist family some years ago. Thanks, Carol

Hello List, I am looking for William Kell, married to Isabella(?), they were in Guilford County in the late 1700's til the early 1800's. Would like to find out where he came from if anyone has a census for 1790, or 1800, he should be in the Salisbury dist. Any information on his wife would also be helpful. I have info on him after he went to TN if anyone needs it. Thanks, Susan Brown susanb3@prodigy.net

I am looking for ancestors/descendants of Clarence Basil Foulk, lived in Fayetteville, and Greensboro, born in PA abt 1910. Any info is appreciated. Sue Foulk

Dear List Members, Am looking for a connection with any decendants of Derastus LEWIS, born circa 1827; married Hannah HINSHAW in Randolph County, NC 20 Dec., 1855. Just recently found him in the 1870 Guilford County Census, Monroe Twp., with wife Hannah, son James and daughters Nancy and Pandora (sp?), in the household next to my ancestor Courtney LEWIS (listed there as Cousin Lewis :/* !!) with her daughters Elvima, Ethalinda (listed as Melinda) and Ofice. What is significant of this gentleman is that my ancestor, Ira Rodolphus LEWIS, Courtney's son, named his third son Derastus. I don't think Derastus "senior" was a brother (he was not listed in Ira's father's will), but perhaps a cousin or uncle??? They are very close in age (Ira born in 1825) but uncle is not out of the realm of possibilities. I am having a very hard time with this family and would appreciate any lead, no matter how remote. PS Hannah Hinshaw was a quaker but Derastus Lewis was not; Hannah was condemned for marrying out of unity. Thanks for your help, Alicia Fox

The rule of three is the method of finding the fourth term in a proportion when three terms are given. Rick Saunders Salt Lake City, UT

I'm sure this is probably a stupid question to the rest of you, but please tell me what learning to "cypher through the rule of 3" means. I understand cypher. It's the third item in "readin', writin' 'n 'rithmetic", but what's the "rule of three"? Thanks from a dummy. Elaine -----Original Message----- From: MS LOUISE T OVERTON <DFGM43A@prodigy.com> To: NCGUILFO-L@rootsweb.com <NCGUILFO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, February 17, 1999 5:43 PM Subject: [NCGUILFO-L] Apprentice Bonds in Guilford Co #8 >Number #8 Posting > >Minutes of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions >Guilford County, NC >Apprentice Bonds >N.C. Archives microfilm CR 046.300.01 > >February Term 1805 >page 322 > >Washington MICHEL, a free boy of color, aged nine years the 28th day of >this month, be bound to Richard HOWARTH until full >age, to learn to read, give him a good suit of clothes and ten pounds. > >May Term 1805 >page 328 > >Jesse SWAIN, orphan aged three years the 29th day of September 1804 be >bound to Obed ANTHONE until full age, to learn to read, write and cypher >through the rule of three, to learn the art of blacksmith as far as he is capable. > >May Term 1805 >page 335 > >Ezra WINSLOW, orphan aged three years the 29th day of July next, >be bound to Zimre CHASE until full age, to learn the art of a shoemaker, to >read, write and cypher as far as the rule of three, to give him a set of >tools, freedom dues and $50.00 when free. > >August Term 1805 >page 346 > >Mary W. STERN, orphan aged six years and six months, be bound to Robert >DONNELL, to learn the art of a spinster, to have a new spinning wheel, >freedom clothes, the sum of $10.00, a bed, and to learn to read and write. > >August Term 1805 >page 346 > >John CONNER, aged three years, be bound to David GROSS until full age, to >learn to read, write and cypher through the rule of three, to learn the art >of a gunsmith and a good suit of freedom clothes. > >To be continued....#9 > >______________________________

I am researching the family of Conrad Strader, who died in 1814 in Simpson Co., KY and was married to Nancy Lawrence, daughter of Adam Lawrence. According to Hartzel G. Strader, author of The Strader Family History 1737-1976, Conrad was probably the son of Henry Strader who obtained a 1762 McCullough grant near Adam Lawrence in what became Guilford Co. >From a letter from Mr. Strader: "I do not have definite proof of Conrad (Jr.) ancestry, but piecing data together, it appears his father was a Henry Strader and most likely his mother was Anna Margaret Stauffer. As can be noted in Conrad (Jr.) Will written in 1812 that he had inheritance coming from his father's estate. Henry died in 1812 in Caswell Co., NC, and the estate probably was not settled by the time Conrad (Jr.) wrote his Will in October 1812. Conrad (Jr.) was not likely a son of Conrad (Sr.) who died in 1809 as he names his children in his Will and also other supporting data does not show it. So far I [have found no] estate settlement of Henry. . . . Henry and Conrad (Sr.) were sons of Caspar Strader (d. 1788), Berks Co., PA. Henry and Conrad (Sr.) came by ship from PA to NC about 1759. The ship was wrecked on the North Carolina coast where they lost most of their farm tools.” I would be happy to share information with anyone researching these families. Thanks! Rebecca

Number #9 Posting Minutes of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Guilford County, NC Apprentice Bonds N.C. Archives microfilm CR 046.300.01 August Term 1805 page 348 A Heart Breaker.... Ordered by the court that the attorney for the state issue a prosecution against Hansel VALIENT for the cruel and inhuman treatment of which it appears to the court the said Hansel has been found guilty, concerning one Noah HERALD apprentice boy bound to Hansel by order of the court. It is ordered by the court upon evidence examined that Noah HERALD orphan boy bound as apprentice to Hansel VALIENT be removed from said Hansel, and that William ARMFIELD, ESQ be authorized to keep the said in his possession and either keep him himself or place him under a careful discreet person. William ARMFIELD to attend upon said Noah and receive such sums as may be reasonable expenses in this behalf. November Term 1807 page 419 Alfred HERRALD, aged nine years last August, be bound to Henry BALLINGER until full age, to learn the art of and mistery of a farmer, to give him a horse and saddle worth $100.00, to learn to read, write and cypher through the rule of three, and freedom dues when free. November Term 1807 page 422 James TOBEY, orphan aged sixteen years last August, be bound to Thomas THORNBURY until full age, to learn the art of a blacksmith, give him six months schooling and freedom dues. November Term 1805 page 426 Hugh LITTLE, orphan boy aged eight years next May, be bound to Joseph CRAYNOR until full age, to learn the trade of a saddler, to read, write. and cypher through the rule of three and freedom dues. To be continued....#10

An old ignorant boy from Texas would like to know what the " rule of three" is? Bob Henderson Dallas TX

I am looking for information on: Amos DOBSON m. Elizabeth MCHARGUE. Their son Joseph Franklin DOBSON b. 1 Feb 1839, d. 7 Aug 1894, m. abt 1865 Dorcas YORK b. 11 Nov 1840, d. 14 Oct 1912. Children:James A.G., John E., Harriet C, Robert G., Sarah J., Marvin Vance Benjamin, Mary E., and Joseph Frank. Joseph Frank m. Tobitha Ann CAMPBELL b. 11 Jun 1888, d. 20 Feb 1949 John ELMORE m. Mary (Polly) TRIVETTE b. 16 Jun 1858 One daughter was Mary Amanda ELMORE b. 29 Jun 1888, d. 4 Jul 1973. Reubin JOHNSON b. 21 Jun 1813, d. 9 Feb 1864 m. Catherine (?) b. 11 Dec 1815, d. 9 Sep 1864. Children include: Mary M., Berrilla. Sarah, Lorrisa, Rebecca, Benjamine Franklin, Susanna, Catherine E., Lidia, Lucinda and Martha JOHNSON. All children were born between 1830 and 1856. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks, and Good Luck. Keith Hedrick

Number #8 Posting Minutes of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Guilford County, NC Apprentice Bonds N.C. Archives microfilm CR 046.300.01 February Term 1805 page 322 Washington MICHEL, a free boy of color, aged nine years the 28th day of this month, be bound to Richard HOWARTH until full age, to learn to read, give him a good suit of clothes and ten pounds. May Term 1805 page 328 Jesse SWAIN, orphan aged three years the 29th day of September 1804 be bound to Obed ANTHONE until full age, to learn to read, write and cypher through the rule of three, to learn the art of blacksmith as far as he is capable. May Term 1805 page 335 Ezra WINSLOW, orphan aged three years the 29th day of July next, be bound to Zimre CHASE until full age, to learn the art of a shoemaker, to read, write and cypher as far as the rule of three, to give him a set of tools, freedom dues and $50.00 when free. August Term 1805 page 346 Mary W. STERN, orphan aged six years and six months, be bound to Robert DONNELL, to learn the art of a spinster, to have a new spinning wheel, freedom clothes, the sum of $10.00, a bed, and to learn to read and write. August Term 1805 page 346 John CONNER, aged three years, be bound to David GROSS until full age, to learn to read, write and cypher through the rule of three, to learn the art of a gunsmith and a good suit of freedom clothes. To be continued....#9

Hi, Can anyone who might have old telephone directories previous to 1970, for the Guilford County area, look up the name Ollie Rankin, for me. I am interested in this person's address at that time. It will help me with my research if I know where this person last lived before passing away in the early 1970's. Thank you in advance, Judi

Hello Does any have or can list for me names and locations of Slave Plantation in Guilford County, NC? Or, possibly point me to a site that does list them? Judi

Top 3 places for research: 1. NARA -- The Mother of all Records depositories. All your census needs at one stop. Military records for all wars. Confederates, too (I got more here than at the AL Archives). Knowledgeable staff (mostly.) Many volunteer genealogists/historians. GO EARLY. STAY LATE. Avoid going 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. when there likely will be a waiting list. But even at peak times, I waited less time than at my local FHC. Once I got rolling, I was able to pull, view, and copy about 15 census records in one afternoon. TRY TO HAVE DONE YOUR INDEX WORK BEFORE YOU GO. They are missing several volumes of the State Indexes. They have new microfilm copiers that have given me the best copies yet. And if you can't make out a damaged film, you can view original records, but the latter TAKES TIME. Quick food across the street. http://www.nara.gov/ No researcher i.d. required for most records, unless you want to examine original documents. If you do, allow time to complete paperwork. 2. DAR library -- A beautiful library, friendly staff. User-friendly stacks. Books on family histories (largest collection in the US if not the world except perhaps in UT) are arranged alphabetically by last name. State books arranged by region. Check their online catalog before you go. Staff makes the copies while you wait. If you know what you want before you go, you can really maximize time. Open Sunday afternoons. But limited daytime hours. Limited paperwork required for research. Most DAR info now on online searchable databases, so the best value of this facility truly are the books. Food vendors close by (but don't expect much beyond sodas and hot dogs.) http://www.dar.org/library/library.html 3. Library of Congress -- The Mother of all Book Depositories. Divided into Reading Rooms; one for Genealogy/Local History, one for Maps, one for periodicals, etc. Go early to get a photo i.d. which will enable you to request books. Reference books are available without i.d., but they are but a fraction of the holdings. Computer search their catalogs before you go, and take a listing of call numbers, authors, titles, dates. You can only request a limited number of books per hour. while waiting for the books (10 min. - 1 hour wait), peruse and copy from the reference books. Their holdings boggle the mind. Several hundred books on Huguenots, for example (the last thing I researched there.) Cafeteria for visitors, but hours limited. Pricey food nearby. http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/gen_hours.html ALL 3-- Because of limited time, taxi fares are well worth it. The Metro runs close to each of these, but you have to change trains between facilities, and walk a bit. No food or drink allowed in the libraries. Clean restrooms. Security checks. DAR most lenient. Lib. of Congress most strict. Bring cash for copy cards (vending machines). Avoid bringing the new $20 bills. Wear comfortable clothing. I found NARA to be uncomfortably hot in January. Enjoy! Elizabeth DuBois Russo <elizabethrusso@home.com> (whose daughter conveniently moved to DC a few months ago...we "visit" as I dash from one place to another -- grabbing a quick bite -- and late at night.... if you time it right, you can be researching from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. most weekdays.) PS--I'm going again in a few days and will let you know of any updates to the above. Last visit a few weeks ago.

Number #7 Posting Minutes of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Guilford County, NC Apprentice Bonds N.C. Archives microfilm CR 046.300.01 August Term 1810 page 533 George DAVIS, orphan aged thirteen years be bound to Zadack HUNT until full age, to learn to read, write and cypher through the rule of three and common freedom dues. August Term 1810 page 533 Mary JONES, orphan aged ten years the 24th day of February, be bound to Manlove WHEELER until full age, to give her a bed and furniture worth $30.00, to learn to read, write and cypher through the rule of three, and common freedom dues. August Term 1810 page 535 Ordered Elliot DIXON, orphan aged five years the 15th day of last December, be bound to Thomas BEARD until full age, to learn the art of a potter, to read, write and cypher throught the rule of three. $20.00 in cash and common freedom dues. August Term 1810 page 537 Samuel HOWLETT, a bastard boy aged three years on the 1st day of September next, be bound to Robert GILCHREST to age 21, to learn the trade of a blacksmith, to read, write, and cypher through the rule of three, two suits of clothes, and a set of hammers and tongs. August Term 1810 page 538 Thomas OLDFIELD, orphan aged fourteen years the 7th day of last April, be bound to William BUSICK until full age, to read, write and cypher through the rule of three, give him a horse, saddle and bridle worth $60.00 and common freedom dues. To be continued....#8

Looking for parents of bride or groom or subsequent children. 19. Nancy Catharine Wyrick and Isreal Rudy Cobb married 14 oct 1859. 20. Nancy E Wyrick and Jefferson P Apple married 23 dec 1867. 21. Newton Wyrick and Edney Tickle married 28 dec 1867. 22. Polly Wyrick and John T. Millaway married 19 Jun 1829. 23. Polly Ann Wyrick and George Riley Smith married 6 May 1862. 24. Samuel Wirick and Nancy Fulton married 27 oct 1838. 25. William Wyrick and Elizabeth Waggoner married 21 Dec 1849. 26. William S Wyrick and Emily Jane Grisson married 6 Aug 1860. 27. William A. Wyrick and Docena M. Andrew married 22 Feb 1866.

|Number #6 Posting | |Minutes of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions |Guilford County, NC |Apprentice Bonds |N.C. Archives microfilm CR 046.300.01 | |November Term 1810 |page 551 | |Debra JONES, orphan aged fourteen years the 11th day of March last be bound |to James and Elizabeth PEGG until full age, give her four months schooling, |feather bed and two suits of clothes when free. | |November Term 1810 |page 551 | |Micajah JONES, orphan aged nine years the 24th day of October last, be |bound to James PEGG until full age, to learn the art of a tiner to read, |write and cypher through the rule of three, a common set of tiner tools and |two suits of clothes when free. | |November Term 1810 |page 552 | |Ordered that the indentures binding the above Micajah JONES to Edward BOND |be recinded and made void. | |Feb Term 1811 |page 555 | |Adam BOYD, orphan aged sixteen years and six months, be bound to Henry |HAYWORTH until full age, teach him the art and mistery of a wagonmaker, |three months schooling and common freedom dues. | |Feb Term 1811 |page 558 | |Ordered that the sheriff bring to next court an orphan child by the name of |Absolom PEGG now in the possession of David KNIGHT so that regular |proceedings may be had with said orphan. | |To be continued....#7 | |

Number #6 Posting Minutes of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Guilford County, NC Apprentice Bonds N.C. Archives microfilm CR 046.300.01 November Term 1810 page 551 Debra JONES, orphan aged fourteen years the 11th day of March last be bound to James and Elizabeth PEGG until full age, give her four months schooling, feather bed and two suits of clothes when free. November Term 1810 page 551 Micajah JONES, orphan aged nine years the 24th day of October last, be bound to James PEGG until full age, to learn the art of a tiner to read, write and cypher through the rule of three, a common set of tiner tools and two suits of clothes when free. November Term 1810 page 552 Ordered that the indentures binding the above Micajah JONES to Edward BOND be recinded and made void. Feb Term 1811 page 555 Adam BOYD, orphan aged sixteen years and six months, be bound to Henry HAYWORTH until full age, teach him the art and mistery of a wagonmaker, three months schooling and common freedom dues. Feb Term 1811 page 558 Ordered that the sheriff bring to next court an orphan child by the name of Absolom PEGG now in the possession of David KNIGHT so that regular proceedings may be had with said orphan. To be continued....#7

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Subject: Moriah Church Cemetery Kindly sent by Jean Greeson-- >This Church has a rather large cemetery which joins the church parking lot. >I am not sure just how old it is but I would say it is probably as old as >the >church. Most churches around our section have a listing of people buried >there, >the snail address is: Moriah United Methodist Church > 3611 Liberty Road > Greensboro, N.C. 27406 > Phone: 336-272-7988 >