This is my first query on this list. I have a very elusive JAMES family right over the state line in Southampton County, VA. They lived four miles from the NC state line and I have long wondered if they did not have dealings in NC. There were two men of mystery. The first was my GGGF James James whose birth and death date and place is unknown. The second was his son, my GGF James Edwin James.In 1838 my GGGF James James in Southampton County, VA married Sarah "Sally" Harrison b 1821 VA dau of Catherine C. "Kate" Harrison b 1800 VA. It appears that by 1851 both these women were widowed. The children of Sarah Harrison James were: Nathaniel T. b 1840 VA, Benjamin Allen b 1843 VA and Joshua Cummins b 1846 NC. The only statistic we have on my GGF James James, the younger, is from his marriage certificate which indicates he was b 1845. For some strange reason he did not live with the rest of the family. Could he have been illegitimate? Could he possibly have been his father's son by an earlier marriage?His supposed birth date could be wrong. The children of Catherine Harrison(Sarah's siblings)were: Allen J.b 1823, Hannah A. b 1825, Andrew J. b 1828, Elizabeth H. b 1832, and Benfon(Benson?)F. b 1836 all born in VA. These families were closely allied with the TURNER family in VA. One interesting old family story is that the James family owned an oyster bed but I have never been able to make anything of it. If anyone knows of any of these people, any information would be gratefully accepted. Boice Burns Houston, TX

Hello Everyone, I am hoping someone might know Mary Miles Wood 1871-1926. She married James Walter Tharrington on Feb. 14 1892 They lived in Hollister, North Carolina all their lifes. If anyone knows anything about the Mary Miles Wood I would be deeply appreciated Thank you all for your time Patti

sorry about the message that was listed below my post.....I forgot to delete it. Penny -----Original Message----- From: Steve or Penny <seure@surfsouth.com> To: NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com <NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 10:17 AM Subject: Jethro Eure Jr. >I am search of any info on the Eure's especially Jethro Eure Jr. born about >1814 in we believe Halifax or Gates Co. He married Nancy Beamon. There is >also family connections to the Parker's somehow. One of Jethro's sons was >Fletcher Parker Eure. I have at least 5 children listed for this family. >Fletcher Parker Eure >Laura Eure >Margarette R Eure >John B Eure >William Eure >William was born in Leake Co., MS. I believe there others were born in >Halifax Co. > >Thanks you very much >Happy Digging >Penny Eure >seure@surfsouth.com

I am search of any info on the Eure's especially Jethro Eure Jr. born about 1814 in we believe Halifax or Gates Co. He married Nancy Beamon. There is also family connections to the Parker's somehow. One of Jethro's sons was Fletcher Parker Eure. I have at least 5 children listed for this family. Fletcher Parker Eure Laura Eure Margarette R Eure John B Eure William Eure William was born in Leake Co., MS. I believe there others were born in Halifax Co. Thanks you very much Happy Digging Penny Eure seure@surfsouth.com -----Original Message----- From: WBa7928652@aol.com <WBa7928652@aol.com> To: NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com <NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 10:08 AM Subject: [NCHALIFA] Samuel Baxter b. 1761 d.bef. 1856 in Halifax Co., NC >Searching ancestors of Samuel Baxter, b. abt. 1761 in Granville, CO. NC d. >bef. 1856 in Halifax, Co., NC. He married Mary Witte Dec. 27, 1781 in Orange >Co.,NC. Mary was born abt. 1763 in NC and d. bef. 1858 in Halifax, Co., NC. >Will share data with anyone who responds. >Thanks, William F. Baxter, Jr. > > >==== NCHALIFA Mailing List ==== >Welcome to all new subscribers to Halifax County,NC List. Please have > patience as it will take some time to get things going. Please forward >comments and suggestions to Jesse Lawrence <jmljr@flash.net>.Please always > enter a subject to help future searches and those using digest mode. > We will try to accomodate needs of everyone. Please respect fellow list > members. We can all share information and learn together and help each > other whenever possble. > >

Searching ancestors of Samuel Baxter, b. abt. 1761 in Granville, CO. NC d. bef. 1856 in Halifax, Co., NC. He married Mary Witte Dec. 27, 1781 in Orange Co.,NC. Mary was born abt. 1763 in NC and d. bef. 1858 in Halifax, Co., NC. Will share data with anyone who responds. Thanks, William F. Baxter, Jr.

Looking for proof that the John BRICKELL, who died in Halifax Co, NC, might be the same one who married Eliza HUDSON in 1775, Norfolk Co, VA. This is the only information I have on this lady, and would greatly appreciate any help! If I could even disprove the theory, that would be a step forward. Would like to know if there is a death record for Eliza, probably before 1780. Thanks so much, Marcia Bourdeau

Seeking information on John Park d.1766 Halifax Co.,NC. His sons were John, William, Moses, and Joseph. Need info on son Moses Park. This Moses may have died in Franklin Co.,NC (1797). I believe that I'm descended from one of Moses' sons. Then, the next generation would be my Moses Parks b.1793 Nash County d.1868 Fayette Co.,TN. Would appreciate hearing from anyone with any information on this family. Thanks. Kay Hudson, TENNISKAY@aol.com

I am looking for anyone connected to the HARRISON ancestors that lived in Halifax Co., N. C. in 1790. Gideon Harrison b-abt 1762 -70 lived near Clarks Ferry along the Roanoke River and had a wife, not sure of her name. Jesse Harrison b-1756 lived around Kehuchy Swamp and had a wife named Mary Pair (Pare) whose father was Bythel Pair and mother Anny. Elisha Harrison was on the tax list of 1783. He married Winnie Pair sister to Mary and lived around Gum Branch and Harris' Branch. Their children were: Jansey who married a Wooten, Rebecca married a Tucker, Edward Harrison and Mary Harrison. Elisha died between 1797 and 1804. Winnie married a Davis second and lived in Nash County, N. C. Known children of Jesse were: Turner, Jesse, Jr., Mary Polly, Martha Patsy, and Blake Baker Harrison. Know children of Gideon were: Henry, James, Winnie and Nancy. Gideon and Jesse moved to Davidson Co., N. C. about 1818. Gideon was in Gibson Co., TN. in 1830. Would like to hear from anyone that is familiar with these people. Gideon is my ggg grandfather. Thanks, Peggy Harrison-Chaney

The only Powell's I have now is Ichabod b. 1816 in Virginia and came to Halifax Cty after 1830, I'm guessing. I am having a difficult tme with early records on him. Will keep your names just in case.

Saundra, I don't know if you are asking me or Bobby if there is any association with the RAWLS family. If you are asking me, I am not. I am researching HUDSON, BRILEY, and DAVENPORT of the Scotland Neck area of Halifax Co. NC. Bea Hudson Hampton, VA

BIB, Other RAWLS to TENNESSEE, SHADRACH RAWLS from SC. to ROBERTSON CO., died about 1830. THEOPHILUS RAWLS Born 1800 NC, listed 1830 BERTIE CO., NC.to WEAKLEY CO., TN. died 1876 there. JEREMIAH RAWLS died bef. 26 NOVEMBER 1827 in HERTFORD CO.,NC. Heirs : DEMPSEY NOWELL & wife ELIZABETH, JOHN BIRD & wife LUCINDY, ARTHUR FASTER decd, REBECCABAKER the wife of MATHIAS BAKER , ELISHA H. JERNGAN {SIC} and wife CATHERINE and MATHIAS BAKER in right of his deceased wife MARY who was MARY RAWLS from court of pleas and quarter sessions c 1830. these PEOPLE moved to HAYWOOD CO., TENNESSEE, there were other RAWLS that also went to HAYWOOD CO., TENNESSEE. CORNELIUS RAWLS from NANSEMOND CO., VA. to GREEN-DOBBS CO., NC., his son REUBIN RAWLS went to DYER CO., TENNESSEE. Others. NORTH CAROLINA is VITAL to the reconstruction of MANY families, I am concentrating on ALL records from there, especially estate divisions, wills, and land records. many many thanks. BOBBY RAWLS

In a message dated 8/9/99 9:13:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, BobEmo@aol.com writes: << Thanks for the names. there was a Sally Powell b.about 1855 near Weldon. Have seen several Sally's inthe census indexes but have made no connection yet. >> The Sally Powell I am referring to was born October of 1819 she had 11 children but Andrew and Isham are the only ones that I know. Florence

Do you have any connection to the PRYOR family in Halifax County NC. Thanks Saundra >Hello Bobby, I don't know how much this will be of interest to you but here >goes: >In HALIFAX COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA VOTERS AND SCHOLARS 1839-1862 by Dr. >Stephen E. Bradley Jr. In School District Eleven 1843 there are students >listed by the name of Wm. Applewhite and Henry Applewhite, Ann Applewhhite >and Sally Applewhite. In 1847 the head of household was listed for this >school district as Henry Applewhite with 5 children (not named) in the >household. In the same book, a Henry Applewhite is listed as a 1839 voter >and a Henry Applewhite is a voter in 1853. There were several Popes (also >spelled POAP) as well as several Brantleys. If you need those, please let me >know. >In ABSTRACTS OF WILLS HALIFAX COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 1855-1891 by David B. >Gammon, there is a John T. Applewhite who witnessed the will of Lemuel >D'Berry (Deberry) dated February 24, 1884. There is only one Rawls in this >book which is the will of Ann M. Garrett dated 5 Mar 1878 which lists her >sister Fannie J. Rawls. There is an Elijah Pope is a will dated 11 April >1859 and probated August 1859, lists wife Susan and children but not named. >There is a Mary Pope dated 17 Aug 1854 Probated Feb 1855 lists son Hyder, son >David, son George, dau Louisa Bobbit, Frances Pope and Mary J. Pope. A David >Pope witnessed the will of Charles W. Shields dated 23 Dec 1864. There were >a couple of Brantleys but no John. >I hope some of this is of interest to you. >Happy Hunting >Bea Hudson >Hampton, VA > > >==== NCHALIFA Mailing List ==== >==== NCHALIFA Mailing List ==== >This list is brought to you by the dedicated folks at Rootsweb. >To ensure that it continues, please visit them and subscribe at >http://www.rootsweb/com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html >Jesse Lawrence, listowner, jmljr@flash.net >

BEA, It interest me greatly, I do very much appreciate any and all info. shared with me. I have been researching my RAWLS for over 15 years now and have thousands of individuals in my files. I am writing a book on the family from GEORGE RAWLES who cameto AMERICA in 1635. I have circumstantial evidence from REV. GABRIEL RAWLS to LUKE RAWLS that died abt 4 MARCH 1752, then from LUKE RAWLS to WILLIAM RAWLS (RALLS) on some documents and then solid from WILLIAM to GEORGE RAWLES, {JR.} THEN CAPT. GEORGE RAWLES. It is said that the WILLIAM RAWLS of HALIFAX CO.,NC. was one of three brothers who came to america abt. 1735. These three brotherswere supposed to be WILLIAM,PHILIP & BASHER RAWLS. These three can be found on HALIFAX CO., NC. records. What interest me is that both WILLIAM & LUKE RAWLS of NANSEMOND CO., VIRGINIA later of NORTHAMPTON & EDGECOMBE CO., NC. also were on land records abt. 1737 , WILLIAM RALLS before. There were so many RAWLS coming in to AMERICA in those years and all settling in that part of VIRGINIA & NORTH CAROLINA, {most likely cousins from ENGLAND }, then naming there children JOHN, WILLIAM, MARY, ELIZABETH, that when they left records it takes some doing to sort them out. I want to sort them out and need desperatly to get the HALIFAX CO., RAWLS, not only to seperate the families but to help others of that line who have been so kind in sharing their info. thanks BOBBY RAWLS 100 N. COTTONWOOD BIG SPRING, TEXAS 79720-1769 (915)267-5636 brrawls@crcom.net

Thanks for the names. there was a Sally Powell b.about 1855 near Weldon. Have seen several Sally's inthe census indexes but have made no connection yet.

Dear Flossy: Thanks for the info on the Brickell and Merritt family in the 1850 census. I really needed a little earlier, as my Sharack Merritt, died in 1832. Nancy Brickell, in 1850 must not be mine, as mine would be over 100 years old by then. Thanks for answering. If you have an earlier census, such as 1800, 1810, 1820 or 1830, I would really appreciate knowing about these two people. Marcia

In a message dated 8/9/99 11:29:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, brrawls@crcom.net writes: << MARY was listed on the will of RANDOLPH RAWLS in 1849 HALIFAX CO.,MC. as being his niece, I beleive she was the daughter of WILLIAM RAWLS and MARY YOUNG. >> Is this Randolph RAULS/RAWLS LISTED IN nORTHHAMPTON COUNTY?

In a message dated 8/9/99 10:07:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time, MJBordo@aol.com writes: << Could anyone tell me what happened to Nancy (NELMS) TILLERY BRICKELL? Her husband, John, d. in 1789. She was in the 1790 and 1800 census for Halifax, but can find her no more any where. Don't know how to access any info from the courthouse, as I have no dates for a death, settlement of property or slaves, etc. Any help greatly appreciated, Marcia Bourdeau Marcia Bourdeau >> There is a Nancy Brickell in the 1850 Census She is 45 years old and there is a Matilda age 14 living with her. Florence

In a message dated 8/9/99 10:03:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, MJBordo@aol.com writes: << Could someone who might have the census of Halifax, lookup Shadrack MERRITT, Sr. for me? I need 1800, 1820, and 1830, if at all possible, or any one would be helpful. Thank you so much, Marcia Bourdeau >> 1850 Cnesus Merrit , Henry 26 yo farmer Margaret 24 Ann 4 Alice 2 Elizabeth 8 1/2 Florence

Hello Bobby, I don't know how much this will be of interest to you but here goes: In HALIFAX COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA VOTERS AND SCHOLARS 1839-1862 by Dr. Stephen E. Bradley Jr. In School District Eleven 1843 there are students listed by the name of Wm. Applewhite and Henry Applewhite, Ann Applewhhite and Sally Applewhite. In 1847 the head of household was listed for this school district as Henry Applewhite with 5 children (not named) in the household. In the same book, a Henry Applewhite is listed as a 1839 voter and a Henry Applewhite is a voter in 1853. There were several Popes (also spelled POAP) as well as several Brantleys. If you need those, please let me know. In ABSTRACTS OF WILLS HALIFAX COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 1855-1891 by David B. Gammon, there is a John T. Applewhite who witnessed the will of Lemuel D'Berry (Deberry) dated February 24, 1884. There is only one Rawls in this book which is the will of Ann M. Garrett dated 5 Mar 1878 which lists her sister Fannie J. Rawls. There is an Elijah Pope is a will dated 11 April 1859 and probated August 1859, lists wife Susan and children but not named. There is a Mary Pope dated 17 Aug 1854 Probated Feb 1855 lists son Hyder, son David, son George, dau Louisa Bobbit, Frances Pope and Mary J. Pope. A David Pope witnessed the will of Charles W. Shields dated 23 Dec 1864. There were a couple of Brantleys but no John. I hope some of this is of interest to you. Happy Hunting Bea Hudson Hampton, VA