--part1_0.4650980a.254853fc_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --part1_0.4650980a.254853fc_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: <OLIVER-L-request@rootsweb.com> Received: from rly-zb05.mx.aol.com (rly-zb05.mail.aol.com [172.31.41.5]) by air-zb04.mail.aol.com (v62.10) with ESMTP; Wed, 27 Oct 1999 00:09:26 -0400 Received: from bl-14.rootsweb.com (bl-14.rootsweb.com [204.212.38.30]) by rly-zb05.mx.aol.com (v62.10) with ESMTP; Wed, 27 Oct 1999 00:09:09 2000 Received: (from slist@localhost) by bl-14.rootsweb.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) id VAA02829; Tue, 26 Oct 1999 21:07:36 -0700 (PDT) Resent-Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 21:07:36 -0700 (PDT) X-envelope-info: <yvonne@sonic.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Sender: yvonne@pop.sonic.net Message-Id: <v04210106b43c28ba05f3@[209.204.139.18]> Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 20:59:23 -0700 Old-To: Branson-l@rootsweb.com, ca-goldrush-l@rootsweb.com, cornish-l@rootsweb.com, cornish-gen-l@rootsweb.com, elliott-l@rootsweb.com, garretson-l@rootsweb.com, garrison-l@rootsweb.com, lorentz-l@rootsweb.com, lorance-l@rootsweb.com, moffat-l@rootsweb.com, moffatt-l@rootsweb.com, moffitt-l@rootsweb.com, moffett-l@rootsweb.com, norcal-l@rootsweb.com, norcalchat-l@rootsweb.com, socal-l@rootsweb.com, oliver-l@rootsweb.com, sanders-l@rootsweb.com, elliot-l@rootsweb.com, lowrance-l@rootsweb.com, CA-EARTHQUAKE-L@rootsweb.com From: SAXBURY@aol.com (by way of Yvonne O. Bowers) Subject: LISTMOM: OT: NEW LIST Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" Resent-Message-ID: <dGYTfD.A.pr.GqnF4@bl-14.rootsweb.com> To: OLIVER-L@rootsweb.com Resent-From: OLIVER-L@rootsweb.com X-Mailing-List: <OLIVER-L@rootsweb.com> archive/latest/747 X-Loop: OLIVER-L@rootsweb.com Precedence: list Resent-Sender: OLIVER-L-request@rootsweb.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I am not a subscriber to your state list however I have an announcement (below my signature) I was hoping you would consider passing along to your state mail list. Thank you for your time, Barbara Freeman - -------------------------------------- Subject: Newspaper Abstracts There is a new mail list and web site at Rootsweb!! This list is for the submission of newspaper abstracts. Newspapers are a wonderful and often overlooked resource for those researching their families. Many fascinating and descriptive details can be found about the lives our ancestors from the businesses they frequented to the hardships they endured while trying to build a new life in a new land. Even letters home from men at war detailing their daily accounts were occasionally printed for all to read. Over the years many records were lost or destroyed in fires, floods and natural disasters. Newspapers include notations on births, illnesses and deaths that occured before local and state governments began keeping records. Other items such as tax rolls, local military rosters, court notifications in chancery and probate, separations and divorces are also given mention. Many newspapers managed to survive the test of time and can now be found at most state libraries on microfilm and are available thru inter-library loan for viewing at your local library. To view our web site, click here: <A HREF="http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~newspapr/">Newspaper Abstracts Home Page</A> (http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~newspapr/) And to join our mail list send an email to: Newspaper-Abstracts-L-request@rootsweb.com or Newspaper-Abstracts-D-request@rootsweb.com (if you prefer the digest version) and in the body of the message write only the word: subscribe Feel free to pass this information on to other lists. Have a wonderful week, Barbara Freeman http://members.aol.com/saxbury http://www.genexchange.com/MO/index.cfm http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~newspapr/ --part1_0.4650980a.254853fc_boundary--

Donna, Thanks for the reply. I will watch for your ancestors in my search. If I come across any information on Nancy DEMPSEY and Dempsey POWELL, I will let you know! Thanks, William In a message dated Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:08:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, DWarnerLA@aol.com writes: > >Looking for information on a George DEMPSEY (DEMPSY) who may have been > >from Bertie or Halifax County. He was born about 1780. He married Mary > >Polly BRIGANCE. He later moved to Sumner County, TN. I noticed in the > >mid 1700s there was a George, William, and Melvin Dempsey in this county. > >In the next 2 generations, these 3 names were also in Sumner County, TN. > > I suspect the ones in Sumner County were named after the ones found earlier > >in North Carolina. I have also been told of Indian ancestry, and I noticed > >the DEMPSEY name in Bertie and Halifax counties is associated with Indian > >and/or "Free Person of Color". > > William- > > I'm sorry I do not have any concrete information (at this time) - BUT - I > would be very interested in anything you discover. I'm descended from a > Dempsey POWELL (b. ca 1740, d. 1793) who is said to have married (ca 1765) a > Nancy DEMPSEY (b. ca 1745 - d. ca 1775). Dempsey POWELL lived in Halifax Co., > NC, then Wake Co., NC and his children moved to his land grant in Bedford > Co., TN - not far from Sumner Co. (I have relatives there also.) I've been > trying to find Nancy's family and some proof of their marriage. > > By the dates you suggest for George, he would be of age to perhaps be a > nephew of Nancy - if they are related. I have not been able to discover many > DEMPSEYs in either northern NC nor southern VA - so chances that our lines > connect seem pretty good. > > If I discover anything on my end, I'll be sure to forward. I've put you in my > DEMPSEY query base. > > Good luck - hope there's a break. > Donna Warner > Los Angeles, CA > dwarnerla@aol.com > > > ==== NCHALIFA Mailing List ==== > You may also explore collaterial family surnames > that you may need info to expand your data base. We can also share > interesting historical notes about an individual, family group or > location. Posting can also pertain to surrounding counties as many > people moved around in the general area. Encourage others you have > contact with to join the list,if they may have common interest in the > area. Jesse Lawrence, listowner, jmljr@flash.net > > ============================== > Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. > RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi

Louis on the information you have for Halifax county are any mention of the Charles D. Butts family. In 1870 census data he had a rather large farm in the Bushy Creek area. Had a large family to. Thanks for any help Dr. W. Fred Butts buttsroots@mindspring.com I have heard of that swamp area before but I can't remember where its at. Usually when mention with two creeks or rivers etc. the swamp could be in the same area. Close maybe to the headwaters of one or both. ----- Original Message ----- From: <GTTforgood@aol.com> To: <NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 11:07 AM Subject: [NCHALIFA] Geography Lesson > Fellow Halifax researchers: > > Some of you may remember that I am researching the CARPENTERS of Halifax County abt 1730 to 1800. I have obtained the abstracts of Edgecombe County deeds that are in Halifax (pre-1758) and the Halifax deeds. The land in question is QUANKEY CREEK (both Little and Big) and Quankey Swamp. I have a 1972 county map of Halifax Co. and find the two creeks which run into the Roanoke but where is Quankey Swamp? Could someone please let me know. > > Also I am convinced that Issac Carpenter's father is William and that James REEVES, the KINGS, and WHITES are related. Does anyone have info relating to these individuals. > > Thanks > > Louis Carpenter > > > ==== 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. > > ============================== > FREE UNLIMITED Web space at RootsWeb! > Any subject: genealogy, computers, pets! Get your Freepages account today: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi >

>Looking for information on a George DEMPSEY (DEMPSY) who may have been >from Bertie or Halifax County. He was born about 1780. He married Mary >Polly BRIGANCE. He later moved to Sumner County, TN. I noticed in the >mid 1700s there was a George, William, and Melvin Dempsey in this county. >In the next 2 generations, these 3 names were also in Sumner County, TN. > I suspect the ones in Sumner County were named after the ones found earlier >in North Carolina. I have also been told of Indian ancestry, and I noticed >the DEMPSEY name in Bertie and Halifax counties is associated with Indian >and/or "Free Person of Color". William- I'm sorry I do not have any concrete information (at this time) - BUT - I would be very interested in anything you discover. I'm descended from a Dempsey POWELL (b. ca 1740, d. 1793) who is said to have married (ca 1765) a Nancy DEMPSEY (b. ca 1745 - d. ca 1775). Dempsey POWELL lived in Halifax Co., NC, then Wake Co., NC and his children moved to his land grant in Bedford Co., TN - not far from Sumner Co. (I have relatives there also.) I've been trying to find Nancy's family and some proof of their marriage. By the dates you suggest for George, he would be of age to perhaps be a nephew of Nancy - if they are related. I have not been able to discover many DEMPSEYs in either northern NC nor southern VA - so chances that our lines connect seem pretty good. If I discover anything on my end, I'll be sure to forward. I've put you in my DEMPSEY query base. Good luck - hope there's a break. Donna Warner Los Angeles, CA dwarnerla@aol.com

Fellow Halifax researchers: Some of you may remember that I am researching the CARPENTERS of Halifax County abt 1730 to 1800. I have obtained the abstracts of Edgecombe County deeds that are in Halifax (pre-1758) and the Halifax deeds. The land in question is QUANKEY CREEK (both Little and Big) and Quankey Swamp. I have a 1972 county map of Halifax Co. and find the two creeks which run into the Roanoke but where is Quankey Swamp? Could someone please let me know. Also I am convinced that Issac Carpenter's father is William and that James REEVES, the KINGS, and WHITES are related. Does anyone have info relating to these individuals. Thanks Louis Carpenter

Looking for information on a George DEMPSEY (DEMPSY) who may have been from Bertie or Halifax County. He was born about 1780. He married Mary Polly BRIGANCE. He later moved to Sumner County, TN. I noticed in the mid 1700s there was a George, William, and Melvin Dempsey in this county. In the next 2 generations, these 3 names were also in Sumner County, TN. I suspect the ones in Sumner County were named after the ones found earlier in North Carolina. I have also been told of Indian ancestry, and I noticed the DEMPSEY name in Bertie and Halifax counties is associated with Indian and/or "Free Person of Color". Also, anybody see a marriage between a Brigance and Dempsey in either of these counties? I would appreciate any information available. Thanks very much in advance! William Tidwell Pulga65245@aol.com

Hello: Need help with parents of John Robert Warren. He was born in 1836 in Halifax co. and died in 1898 in Pitt co. In 1863, he married Alavana Thomas Higgs in Halifax co. He served in the Civil War with the Scotland Neck Mounted Rifles. In 1850, he was living in the household of Tempy Drew. He went to school as a boy in the vicinty of Scotland Neck. He may have had a brother Amos. Any help or leads will be gratefully appreciated. Howard

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------B6938D5D69CB6CF4E57D6D5E Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Thought I would try sending this again. Looking for any additional information on these families. Thanks, Mike Gentry mrgentry@bellsouth.net --------------B6938D5D69CB6CF4E57D6D5E Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Received: from mail3.bellsouth.net (mail3.bellsouth.net [205.152.32.6]) by mail.mia.bellsouth.net (8.8.8-spamdog/8.8.5) with ESMTP id WAA09613 for <mrgentry@mia.bellsouth.net>; Sun, 27 Sep 1998 22:50:52 -0400 (EDT) Received: from bl-30.rootsweb.com (bl-30.rootsweb.com [207.113.245.30]) by mail3.bellsouth.net (8.8.8-spamdog/8.8.5) with ESMTP id WAA04464; Sun, 27 Sep 1998 22:50:50 -0400 (EDT) Received: (from slist@localhost) by bl-30.rootsweb.com (8.8.5/8.8.5) id TAA06940; Sun, 27 Sep 1998 19:49:11 -0700 (PDT) Resent-Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 19:49:11 -0700 (PDT) From: mrgentry@bellsouth.net Message-ID: <360EF76C.8BA115A@bellsouth.net> Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 22:41:48 -0400 X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.04 [en]C-bls40 (Win95; U) MIME-Version: 1.0 Old-To: NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Subject: [NCHALIFA-L] Whitfield/Jones/Summerell/Wood Resent-Message-ID: <"wAdzVB.A.rqB.ZkvD2"@bl-30.rootsweb.com> To: NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com Resent-From: NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com Reply-To: NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com X-Mailing-List: <NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com> archive/latest/458 X-Loop: NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com Precedence: list Resent-Sender: NCHALIFA-L-request@rootsweb.com Does anyone have information on the following: 1. John H. Wood b. 1815 ( a mile or so north of Scotland Neck) and d. Feb. 1888 at his home near Weldon. He was married to Martha A. Curry b. 1817 near Hobgood. Looking for their date of marriage and his parents names. 2. Joseph Summerell b. 1799 in Virginia d. 1867 in Halifax Co., married Amaryllis Whitfield (her 1st husband was Willie Jones) b. 28 Sep. 1813 d. 1 Oct. 1891. Looking for their date of marriage and where buried. Her sister's (Minnie Summerell Lucas) obituary mentioned the Summerell family cemetery not too far from the Weldon United Methodist Church in Weldon. Does anyone know where the cemetery is. My thought is that Joseph and Amaryllis may be buried there also. 3. Thomas Whitfield b. 1721 in Isle of Wight Co., Va. and d. 1781 in Nash Co., NC, was m. 1740 in Isle of Wight Co., Va. to Mary Harrison b. 1725 d. 1792. Thomas' will names his son, William. DAR applications from the 1920's show the following lineage with no proofs, looking for the proofs on the lineage: 2nd gen. - William b. 1759 d. 1806 m. Elizabeth in 1779 3rd gen. - William b. 1780 d. 1846 m. 25 May 1809 Temperance Jones b. 1783 d. Oct. 1854 ( dau. of Joshua Jones b. 1756 d. 1820 and Amaryllis ______? b. 1759 d. 1820. 4th gen. - Amaryllis Whitfield b. 28 Sept. 1813 d. 1 Oct. 1891 m. 2nd in 1841 Joseph Summerell b. 1799 in VA d. 1867 in Halifax County. I am need of positive proofs on the above information. Also, The Roanoke News dated July 17, 1924 carried an article on some land in Halfax County that was first granted by King George III in 1742 to Marmaduke Kinbrough and by hereditary transmission and intermarriage, became the property of William Whitfield (1759- 1806), who willed it to his sons John and William, John turning over his half to his brother William not long after that. William lived there till his death in 1846. Part of the land was sold after his death, the home tract remaining in the family and going to the widow of a grandson of William's, who was living on the home tract. An acre of this tract was a "graveyard" in which generations of the Whitfield family were buried. Does anyone in Halifax County or elsewhere know where this land and cemetery are located? 4. Joshua Jones (1756 - 1820) m. Amaryllis _______? (1759 - 1820) was granted land on 20 Dec. 1791, on the north side of Little Quankee Creek next to Richard Woods. Looking for information on them, date of marriage, her maiden name and who their parents were. Any information on any part of the above that can be provided, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Mike Gentry <mrgentry@bellsouth.net> ==== NCHALIFA Mailing List ==== What a difference a week makes.A little participation from many really helps to stimulate flow of information and improves interest greatly. Let's keep the info flowing. Thanks to everyone who has participated and shared info. We have a lot of history to uncover in Halifax County, NC, and surrounding area. Please use subject line to your advantage to draw attention to your post. --------------B6938D5D69CB6CF4E57D6D5E--

Which way in time are you looking for your Rawls? They lived near my Dunning family in early Bertie Co. NC. I always wondered if one had married into the Dunning family. Have you found such to be the case? I will be happy to discuss the references I have used for that area and to check a couple of books that I have for you if you have not already searched those references. Loretta pandv@tyler.net

List, Looking for my family that lived in NORTHAMPTON CO., NC. in the 1730-1800 time frame. Looking especially for LUKE RAWLS ( sometimes listed as RALLS ), WILLIAM RAWLS ( RALLS ), JOHN RAWLS, JR. ( 1717 ERA also of BERTIE & CHOWAN CO.'S ), GABRIEL RAWLS, JOB BASS, WILLIAM SANDERS. Other surnames are, KEEN, POWELL, MILES, BOON, CADOGAN, YATES, JERNIGAN, BEASLEY, HAYGOOD. Any help on these families is greatly appreciated, and I will respond in kind. Thanks. BOBBY RAWLS 100 N. COTTONWOOD BIG SPRING, TEXAS 79720-1769 (915)267-5636 brrawls@crcom.net

Does anyone show any records of a Capt Henry West in Halifax ca 1800? He may have been known as "CAP HENRY" Tim Jones Austin TX

Hello again--- I'm back on thelist. Is anyone in Halifax county researching BRYAN ? [Pheriby married Robt. McMullen 1787] VICK ? --Sarah Minton Vick m. James McMullen abt 1781 D/o Benjamin Vick b. 1721 Isle of Wight Va. --m. 1746 to Mary MINTON ? -- [mother of the above named Sarah] b. abt 1730 King George Co Va to Joseph Minton & ?, who d. 1738 in KGC,VA. James and Sarah McMullen have a great many descendants in Georgia and [mostly ] in Florida of which I am one.--a GGGgranddaughter through their son James [& Rebecca Fain],their son Malcolm [& Martha Jane Wills] their daughter Mary Rebecca [& John Q.Adams] and their daughter Maude [&Ernest M. Powell] I would be pleased to share any added downline information and to receive any clues to these ancestors. Thanks! Steph Powell Cecil stephaxi@mindspring.com

Ed. I am looking for the Kings. My great grandmother, Rebecca E. King, resided in Halifax Co., b.1848 and died 1930. Her King bible lists Edward, Thomas, Nancy, Rufus, and Catherine , all born in the early 1800's. I think her father may be one of the men listed. I remeber as a child going to a large King farm near Roanoke Rapids. Hope some of this is useful.

I have a book on the King, Tharrington, Shearin families of Warren, Franklin, and Edgecombe counties by Gail King Blankenship. All 3 counties are close to Halifax Co, NC. Who are you looking for? Pat Ed Jackson wrote: > Hi List.... do you know of anyone researching the "King" Family, who were residing in Halifax Co. during the census year 1880? any information appreciated..... Ed Jackson > > ==== NCHALIFA Mailing List ==== >

I am interested in Dick's Meeting House on Fish Creek in Halifax Co. NC.in the early 1800's. My Gr- Grandmother Nancy Connell and children moved their membership from there to Ebinezier Baptist Church in Macon Co. AL. If any one can help. Is there a way to find a list of member from that time period? Any help would be appreciated. Millie

Why not list the names of the churches to the list. Or have I missed it? Shelby formerly from Halifax Co NC * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/Choir/3843/ CROCKER/QUALLS/ROSE/PRIVETTE/PERRY/WRIGHT/ WINSTEAD/BRIGHT/WILLIAMSON/FISHER/JOINER/ ROSS/GODLEY/CREDLE/FLOWERS/HORN/BENSON NC Counties: Edgecombe/Nash/Franklin/Johnston/Beaufort/Hyde/ Shelby Jean CROCKER-Smith * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > -----Original Message----- > From: Flossy2@aol.com [mailto:Flossy2@aol.com] > Sent: September 17, 1999 6:33 PM > To: NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [NCHALIFA] Pierce's Methodist Church and Capground > > > In a message dated 9/17/99 9:09:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > jnjjwj@erols.com > writes: > > << > Florence: > Good to hear from you again. Do you know anything about the Pierce > church and where it is located? > > Norvill > > >> > Never heard of the Pierce Church Norvill. I can tell you that I have > pictures of almost every church in Halifax County and I don't recall the > name. That is not to say that it is not there. There are only > twoor three > Methodist churches that I have run across in the county. Most > were Baptist > etc. > > Florence > > > ==== NCHALIFA Mailing List ==== > Please submit replies back to the list so we can all take > advantage of answers > and participate in the dialog, Of course, If only a personal nature > you should answer off line. This will facilitate more interest in > the list. > You can always copy the individual directly also. Please > reference the subject > when replying. Please do not use reply button and repeat entire thread if > you are on the digest list, cut and paste only the necessary part. > > ============================== > Support free genealogy on the Internet! Join RootsWeb.com today! >

I have an Edward King Hassell (1858-1950) in my family tree. I don't know where the "King" came from, but suspect it was a family name on a branch I have yet to discovery. Edward King Hassell was born in the Washington-Plymouth area. Sound familiar? Diane David Boynton Beach, FL Ed Jackson wrote: > Hi List.... do you know of anyone researching the "King" Family, who were residing in Halifax Co. during the census year 1880? any information appreciated..... Ed Jackson > > ==== NCHALIFA Mailing List ==== > You may also explore collaterial family surnames > that you may need info to expand your data base. We can also share > interesting historical notes about an individual, family group or > location. Posting can also pertain to surrounding counties as many > people moved around in the general area. Encourage others you have > contact with to join the list,if they may have common interest in the > area. Jesse Lawrence, listowner, jmljr@flash.net > > ============================== > Support free genealogy on the Internet! Join RootsWeb.com today! > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html

Hi List.... do you know of anyone researching the "King" Family, who were residing in Halifax Co. during the census year 1880? any information appreciated..... Ed Jackson

While looking for Fishing Creek you might want to look at Little Fishing Creek that is fairly long in western Halifax Co. passing near Medoc Mountain State Park on current DeLorme Atlas and a railroan map in the "Footprints in Northampton" 1976 by Northampton Co. Bicentennial Commitee. Bob Daughtry

Dear List, I am new to this list. I thought I would see if anyone knew some information, of the above named John Cooper of Halifax, I would like any information on his children, and grandchildren, spouses. What I am trying to find is the parents and wife of my gggg-grandfather Samuel Cooper, b. 1790 Halifax, NC d. 186? Searcy Co., AR. John's Will names his children and some spouses, but not all of them, or perhaps they were not married at the time. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Natasha (Cooper) Hillis nhillis@semo.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <JWebb65865@aol.com> To: <NCHALIFA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 10, 1999 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [NCHALIFA] Fishing Creek, NC > Fishing Creek rises in east Vance County and flows North east in Vance and > Warren counties, and southeast and south in Warren County, to the > Franklin-Warren, Halifax-Nash, and Halifax-Edgecombe County lines to a point > approx. 7 miles north of Tarboro from where it flows south to enter Tar > River. It appears as Great Fishing Creek on the Moseley map, 1733, and on > the Collet map 1770. > > > ==== NCHALIFA Mailing List ==== > We have had good success in increasing subscription to the Halifax,NC > list, over 200 people now. Perhaps if everyone would post something > once a week or so things would pickup. Suggest you list a small group > of ancestors you need info for or to see if others connect or have info > pertaining to them. area. Jesse Lawrence, listowner, jmljr@flash.net > > ============================== > Support free genealogy on the Internet! Join RootsWeb.com today! > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html > >