In a message dated 9/30/1999 9:44:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, BarkleyLee@aol.com writes: << If there is anything I didn't answer about the creek or you want more specific information I maybe can tell you some more. >> I'm "swamped" (pun intended) with information at the moment. Thanks to the list for all the responses on Fishing Creek. John Hale Falls Church, VA

There is a Fishing Creek in Mecklenburg Co., NC which flows into York Co., SC.

Never thought I would see anyone interested in Fishing Creek. I don't know the origin, although I should as much time as I spent on it as a kid. I know there are 2 and they ran together not far from where I lived. The "forks" were a popular place to fish. Only way to get there was thru someone's farm and thru the woods, about 2 miles off the nearest road. Bobby Moore killed a deer at the forks once. Glenn

Fishing creek today is partially the border between Nash and Halifax County. I grew up about 1/4 mile from it and spent many hours roaming and fishing it. There are really two, Big Fishing and Little Fishing. They run together near where I lived. There are no towns nearby. It is abut 10 miles from Red Oak, NC, near Salem community. I would have to see a map to identify which border it is on, but I think it is the northern border of Nash and southern of Halifax. Glenn

WOW !! Thanks for all the responses on Fishing Creek. Given the proximity to Halifax County, it looks like it will be worthwhile to pursue some of the naming similarities in the Boykin and Hale families. This might be a great clue -- or another wild goose chase !! :>)) Will let you all know how this turns out. Thanks again for all your responses. John Hale Falls Church, VA

John, there is a Fishing Creek that separates Halifax County from Nash County. When looking at that area of NC, keep in mind that Nash was created from Edgecombe in 1777; Halifax from Edgecombe in 1759; and Edgecombe from Bertie in 1741. So, anyone living along the Fishing Creek could have been in any of those counties, depending on the date of residence. Danny Bunn

If there is anything I didn't answer about the creek or you want more specific information I maybe can tell you some more.

Fishing Creek covers a lot of territory. The best place to start is the southern border of Halifax Co. The border is actually drawn on the creek for a few miles and many road maps will show it. It starts somewhere in the northwest of Halifax co. and eventually emties into the Tar river.

Hi List, This is a long shot in the dark, but has anyone heard of a Fishing Creek in Halifax County or immediate vicinity ?? A Boykin family with some names similar to my Hale line from Halifax County had 100 acres of land on Fishing Creek, NC. My Boykin contact has no idea where in NC this Fishing Creek is located. Anybody have any ideas ?? Thanks, John Hale Falls Church, VA

In a message dated 9/28/99 9:21:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, NCHALIFA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << I am looking for Rebecca E. King, born about 1850. >> I checked the 1860 Halifax Co. census and there is not a Rebecca KING listed in the index.

In an 1850 census index there is a Rebecca King listed, age 30, born in Halifax Co. I am looking for Rebecca E. King, born about 1850.

----- Original Message ----- From: Anthony Hernandez To: KING-L@rootsweb.com Cc: Anthony Hernandez Sent: Monday, September 27, 1999 3:04 PM Subject: KING/HOOD'S Va.>N.C.>MS. I'm looking for information on Rebecca KING b: Abt. 1807 in Halifax,North Carolina. She was married to Gardner HOOD b: Abt. 1799 in Amelia County,Va.d:Bef.1870 in Carroll County,Ms.They married July 31,1824 in Halifax County,North Carolina. They had a few children born inHalifax, North Carolina, and a few in Carroll County,Ms. Here are their children: Have dates also if needed!! Mary Ann Hood Margaret Hood Frances Hood Van Buren Hood Elvina Olivia Hood John Hood James Harris Hood Martha Hood Any possible connections would be of interest!! Thanks!! Nancy

Patti: The phrase "died intestate" simply means that the person died without a will. The probate court will then have to appoint an administrator to handle the disposition of the deceased's estate. It has nothing to do with whether or not the person died within a certain state. Norvill Jones

Are there any Daniels on this net? Payne Daniel

I missed the first post of this, sorry if I'm asking something that was already stated. Is the William Porter named here the one that was married to Mary Sullivan, daughter of William SULLIVAN and Patsy ? BRANTLEY? If so, I am really interested in finding out more, especially about the BENTON fellow mentioned. I have been struggling with that name since I started doing research on Jeremiah SULLIVAN. According to the estate documents, a man named Jessie BENTON had inherited land from Jeremiah. I have found no connections to the BENTONS and the SULLIVANs. Does anyone know any more about these Bentons in Halifax. And again, is this William PORTER who married Mary SULLIVAN? Thanks for any help, April In a message dated 9/24/1999 8:06:05 PM, Flossy2@aol.com writes: ><< > > "10 April 1882. F. N. Porter testified that William Porter died > > intestate. Estate valued at $200. Heirs: F.N. Porter, J.P.Porter, Henry > > Porter Amanda Porter, Eugenia Porter, Mrs. Martha E Hix, Mrs. Puss > > Warren, Margaret Porter (residence unknown) Nancy porter (residence > > unknown), all of age. F. N. Porter. Appointed. Sureties: george B. > > Curtis, JAmes H. Benton." > > > > My question. When it mention "William Porter died intestate" that would > > mean another state beside North Carolina correct?

if you died intestate -- it's without a will if you died testate - it means you left a will to be probated. > Hello all, > >> This just may be a stupid question but I need to make sure that I >> have it straight in my little pea brain. >> >> From Records of Estates Halifax County, North Carolina, Volume IV; >> Appointments of Administrators, Executors and Guardians Records of >> Settlements, 1868-1909. abstracted by David B. Gammon, Stephen E. >> Bradley Jr., 1990, Raleigh, Nc. record 458-(470), page 31: >> >> "10 April 1882. F. N. Porter testified that William Porter died >> intestate. Estate valued at $200. Heirs: F.N. Porter, J.P.Porter, Henry >> Porter Amanda Porter, Eugenia Porter, Mrs. Martha E Hix, Mrs. Puss >> Warren, Margaret Porter (residence unknown) Nancy porter (residence >> unknown), all of age. F. N. Porter. Appointed. Sureties: george B. >> Curtis, JAmes H. Benton." >> >> My question. When it mention "William Porter died intestate" that would >> mean another state beside North Carolina correct? > >I was also told it could mean he died without a will. >Would someone please set me straight on this matter >Thank you all for your time > >> Patti > > >==== 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. > >============================== >Support free genealogy on the Internet! Join RootsWeb.com today! > > >

> if you died intestate -- it's without a will > if you died testate - it means you left a will to be probated. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you all for setting me straight. Patti

Yes, intestate means they did not have a Will at the time of their death. Diane David Boynton Beach, FL dddmp@earthlink.net wrote: > Hello all, > > > This just may be a stupid question but I need to make sure that I > > have it straight in my little pea brain. > > > > From Records of Estates Halifax County, North Carolina, Volume IV; > > Appointments of Administrators, Executors and Guardians Records of > > Settlements, 1868-1909. abstracted by David B. Gammon, Stephen E. > > Bradley Jr., 1990, Raleigh, Nc. record 458-(470), page 31: > > > > "10 April 1882. F. N. Porter testified that William Porter died > > intestate. Estate valued at $200. Heirs: F.N. Porter, J.P.Porter, Henry > > Porter Amanda Porter, Eugenia Porter, Mrs. Martha E Hix, Mrs. Puss > > Warren, Margaret Porter (residence unknown) Nancy porter (residence > > unknown), all of age. F. N. Porter. Appointed. Sureties: george B. > > Curtis, JAmes H. Benton." > > > > My question. When it mention "William Porter died intestate" that would > > mean another state beside North Carolina correct? > > I was also told it could mean he died without a will. > Would someone please set me straight on this matter > Thank you all for your time > > > Patti > > ==== 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. > > ============================== > Support free genealogy on the Internet! Join RootsWeb.com today!

Hi Patti If you still have that book, would you check and see if you find anything on a Luke PRYOR or John PRYOR? Thanks Saundra > Hello all, > >> This just may be a stupid question but I need to make sure that I >> have it straight in my little pea brain. >> >> From Records of Estates Halifax County, North Carolina, Volume IV; >> Appointments of Administrators, Executors and Guardians Records of >> Settlements, 1868-1909. abstracted by David B. Gammon, Stephen E. >> Bradley Jr., 1990, Raleigh, Nc. record 458-(470), page 31: >> >> "10 April 1882. F. N. Porter testified that William Porter died >> intestate. Estate valued at $200. Heirs: F.N. Porter, J.P.Porter, Henry >> Porter Amanda Porter, Eugenia Porter, Mrs. Martha E Hix, Mrs. Puss >> Warren, Margaret Porter (residence unknown) Nancy porter (residence >> unknown), all of age. F. N. Porter. Appointed. Sureties: george B. >> Curtis, JAmes H. Benton." >> >> My question. When it mention "William Porter died intestate" that would >> mean another state beside North Carolina correct? > >I was also told it could mean he died without a will. >Would someone please set me straight on this matter >Thank you all for your time > >> Patti > > >==== 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. > >============================== >Support free genealogy on the Internet! Join RootsWeb.com today! >