FYI, the e-mail address for the Henderson County Genealogical Society is hcgenhis@brinet.com for those of you who want to send your request for Henderson County Heritage Volume I. -----Original Message----- From: Hopkins, Terri <terri.hopkins@cplc.com> To: NCHENDER-L@rootsweb.com <NCHENDER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 10:07 AM Subject: RE: Heritage of Henderson Vol. I >I saw your note today and wanted to suggest that you send this message to >the Henderson Co Gen Soc...now that they have a web page and email... > >Everyone interested should send their interest in Vol. 1 to the Society. > >-----Original Message----- >From: William S. Pate, Jr. [mailto:wspate@earthlink.net] >Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 9:53 AM >To: NCHENDER-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Heritage of Henderson Vol. I > > >Add me to the list of those wanting a copy of Heritage of Henderson County, >Vol. I ... but don't hold your breath to find one. I've been looking for >three years at used bookstores in western North Carolina and pretty much >every other location I visit. > >I've even subscribed to a daily used book search service though a renowned >used-and-rare book store in Chapel Hill, and have had a search pending with >Amazon.com for years. > >The only opportunity I've had came about three months ago -- one copy in >very good condition at $150. If I could have found the money immediately, >I would have bought it. But, I just plain didn't have the cash then. > >It's not easy to find a copy of this book. > >While I have great respect for the Henderson County Genealogical and >Historical Society, I believe they have dropped the ball on this one. When >I was there a few weeks ago, they still had no plans to reprint the volume. >But, everywhere I look in western North Carolina, book store owners laugh >when I ask for a copy. Obviously, there is some sort of demand for copies; >they keep getting inquiries, but never get any books. > >At the very least, the Henderson group could follow the lead of Wayne >County. The society in Goldsboro did not reprint the nice hardcover >version -- possibly due to limited demand or the amount of money required >up front. But, they did produce a photocopied, plastic-spiral-bound >version and sold it for about $45. > >Sure, it probably cost about as much as the original hardcover ... and it >certainly doesn't have the quality or durability. BUT, at least people >have access to the information! And, it's a whole lot cheaper than $150 on >the used market ... if you can even find a copy! > >I've known a lot of historians who were "book" people -- folks who are >intrigued by having nicely-printed and bound volumes on their shelves, the >kind of folks you see on C-SPAN all weekend. They would never consider >printing an issue unless it could be done "right." But, they lose track of >why most people buy and use books, reference books, in particular: To >extract the information from them, no matter what the information container >looks like. > >I have no idea at all if this is what motivates the genealogical society in >Hendersonville, though I've seen it shut down some helpful possibilities >elsewhere. I just wish they would make it easier to find and use the >information they have done such an outstanding job producing. > >Chip Pate >Pittsboro, NC > >Searching for information on the Henderson County family of >JOHN L. JOHNSON (1831-1867) & NARCISSA GARREN JOHNSON (1832-1896) >Children: Ruemma Gardenia, Martha Elizabeth, Lucy Carolina, >Virginia Narcissa and Hazzalie. Narcissa is buried at Mud Creek >Baptist; still searching for John. >

I saw your note today and wanted to suggest that you send this message to the Henderson Co Gen Soc...now that they have a web page and email... Everyone interested should send their interest in Vol. 1 to the Society. -----Original Message----- From: William S. Pate, Jr. [mailto:wspate@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 9:53 AM To: NCHENDER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Heritage of Henderson Vol. I Add me to the list of those wanting a copy of Heritage of Henderson County, Vol. I ... but don't hold your breath to find one. I've been looking for three years at used bookstores in western North Carolina and pretty much every other location I visit. I've even subscribed to a daily used book search service though a renowned used-and-rare book store in Chapel Hill, and have had a search pending with Amazon.com for years. The only opportunity I've had came about three months ago -- one copy in very good condition at $150. If I could have found the money immediately, I would have bought it. But, I just plain didn't have the cash then. It's not easy to find a copy of this book. While I have great respect for the Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society, I believe they have dropped the ball on this one. When I was there a few weeks ago, they still had no plans to reprint the volume. But, everywhere I look in western North Carolina, book store owners laugh when I ask for a copy. Obviously, there is some sort of demand for copies; they keep getting inquiries, but never get any books. At the very least, the Henderson group could follow the lead of Wayne County. The society in Goldsboro did not reprint the nice hardcover version -- possibly due to limited demand or the amount of money required up front. But, they did produce a photocopied, plastic-spiral-bound version and sold it for about $45. Sure, it probably cost about as much as the original hardcover ... and it certainly doesn't have the quality or durability. BUT, at least people have access to the information! And, it's a whole lot cheaper than $150 on the used market ... if you can even find a copy! I've known a lot of historians who were "book" people -- folks who are intrigued by having nicely-printed and bound volumes on their shelves, the kind of folks you see on C-SPAN all weekend. They would never consider printing an issue unless it could be done "right." But, they lose track of why most people buy and use books, reference books, in particular: To extract the information from them, no matter what the information container looks like. I have no idea at all if this is what motivates the genealogical society in Hendersonville, though I've seen it shut down some helpful possibilities elsewhere. I just wish they would make it easier to find and use the information they have done such an outstanding job producing. Chip Pate Pittsboro, NC Searching for information on the Henderson County family of JOHN L. JOHNSON (1831-1867) & NARCISSA GARREN JOHNSON (1832-1896) Children: Ruemma Gardenia, Martha Elizabeth, Lucy Carolina, Virginia Narcissa and Hazzalie. Narcissa is buried at Mud Creek Baptist; still searching for John.

Didn't we start a list quite awhile ago for those wanting Vol I???? If enough interest were generated I thought they'd consider it... or am I thinking of another list, another book??? Let me start a list for the Heritage of Henderson County, VOL I. PHYLLIS DALE HARRINGTON SCHIWAL - phyl7dale@inetnow.net Maybe with a single, long list in one place, instead of several requests scattered through time here and there, it WILL happen. . . Thanks for your inspirational letter, William S. Pate, Jr. Maybe we can really get this off the ground. Searching STEPPS in Henderson County, NC. Phyl ----- Original Message ----- From: William S. Pate, Jr. <wspate@earthlink.net> To: <NCHENDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 9:52 AM Subject: Heritage of Henderson Vol. I > Add me to the list of those wanting a copy of Heritage of Henderson County, > Vol. I ... but don't hold your breath to find one. I've been looking for > three years at used bookstores in western North Carolina and pretty much > every other location I visit. >

Add me to the list of those wanting a copy of Heritage of Henderson County, Vol. I ... but don't hold your breath to find one. I've been looking for three years at used bookstores in western North Carolina and pretty much every other location I visit. I've even subscribed to a daily used book search service though a renowned used-and-rare book store in Chapel Hill, and have had a search pending with Amazon.com for years. The only opportunity I've had came about three months ago -- one copy in very good condition at $150. If I could have found the money immediately, I would have bought it. But, I just plain didn't have the cash then. It's not easy to find a copy of this book. While I have great respect for the Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society, I believe they have dropped the ball on this one. When I was there a few weeks ago, they still had no plans to reprint the volume. But, everywhere I look in western North Carolina, book store owners laugh when I ask for a copy. Obviously, there is some sort of demand for copies; they keep getting inquiries, but never get any books. At the very least, the Henderson group could follow the lead of Wayne County. The society in Goldsboro did not reprint the nice hardcover version -- possibly due to limited demand or the amount of money required up front. But, they did produce a photocopied, plastic-spiral-bound version and sold it for about $45. Sure, it probably cost about as much as the original hardcover ... and it certainly doesn't have the quality or durability. BUT, at least people have access to the information! And, it's a whole lot cheaper than $150 on the used market ... if you can even find a copy! I've known a lot of historians who were "book" people -- folks who are intrigued by having nicely-printed and bound volumes on their shelves, the kind of folks you see on C-SPAN all weekend. They would never consider printing an issue unless it could be done "right." But, they lose track of why most people buy and use books, reference books, in particular: To extract the information from them, no matter what the information container looks like. I have no idea at all if this is what motivates the genealogical society in Hendersonville, though I've seen it shut down some helpful possibilities elsewhere. I just wish they would make it easier to find and use the information they have done such an outstanding job producing. Chip Pate Pittsboro, NC Searching for information on the Henderson County family of JOHN L. JOHNSON (1831-1867) & NARCISSA GARREN JOHNSON (1832-1896) Children: Ruemma Gardenia, Martha Elizabeth, Lucy Carolina, Virginia Narcissa and Hazzalie. Narcissa is buried at Mud Creek Baptist; still searching for John.

D Michael Allison wrote: > > > TRANSYLVANIA TIMES TO PRESENT TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORY FORUM > One of the most important efforts ever to raise awareness of and > appreciation for the history of Transylvania County is planned for 1:00- > 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 23 at Brevard College. The Transylvania > Times will present an afternoon of speakers and workshops on a variety > of history and genealogy related topics. > Tip for out of town folks - go ahead and make your hotel/car reservations now. This is the PEAK tourist weekend, and all of Western North Carolina runs out of rooms if you wait until the last minute. And any left are very very expensive. But this does mean one added benefit for the forum - you will have the chance to see the beautiful mountain fall colors. Hate for any one to be left out because there wasn't room at the inn. -- Linda Hoxit Raxter http://www.rootsquest.com/~alextree lraxter@citcom.net Western North Carolina Cemeteries and More! American Local History Network - Transylvania County, NC Coordinator Related to at least half the county at least once ; )

I would also like a copy of Volume 1. Please contact me if anyone has one for sale. Thanks. -- Emory and Sue Green Rantoul IL sue@soltec.net

Make that a ditto here. I'd love a copy, too. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jamisoc@aol.com> To: <NCHENDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 1999 11:36 PM Subject: Want to buy book > Does any one have a copy of the Heritage of Henderson Co. Vol 1 for sale?

I found my copy of Heritage of Henderson Co. Vol 1 at a garage sale here in California about 10yrs ago. I think I paid about $15.00. If anyone would like any look-ups, please e-mail me privately. Susan Clark (Pleasant Hill, Ca) ancestor@jps.net

Make that a ditto here. I'd love a copy, too. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jamisoc@aol.com> To: <NCHENDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 1999 11:36 PM Subject: Want to buy book > Does any one have a copy of the Heritage of Henderson Co. Vol 1 for sale?

If any of you on the Henderson County list also have research interests in Transylvania County, the Transylvania Times codially invites you to attend the first annual Transylvania County History Forum. Following is a recent publicity release on the event: TRANSYLVANIA TIMES TO PRESENT TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORY FORUM One of the most important efforts ever to raise awareness of and appreciation for the history of Transylvania County is planned for 1:00- 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 23 at Brevard College. The Transylvania Times will present an afternoon of speakers and workshops on a variety of history and genealogy related topics. Historian and Transylvania Times columnist Michael Allison is chairman of the event and promises "something for everyone", regardless of interest level in history or skill level in genealogical research. According to Allison "We’re putting together an interesting, educational line-up, ranging from beginning genealogy and how to preserve antique family photographs, to more advanced topics such as the preservation of our mountain history and folk culture and the possibility of founding of a county historical museum." Experts in these fields are being brought in for the afternoon, including a team of genealogists from the LDS Family History Library, world leaders in the field of family history, and experts in historical preservation from the State of North Carolina, plus others recognized experts in the field of history. At the conclusion of the workshops and speakers, there will be a social hour with refreshments and live Blue Ridge Mountain music. To assist in presenting the event, a distinguished committee composed of Transylvania County historians, genealogists, and interested citizens has been formed. Serving on the History Forum support committee are Jim Bob Tinsley, John and Becky Huggins, Bill Tinsley, Charles Barnett, Barbara Conley, Elizabeth Rahn, Mark Burrows, Elizabeth Barton, Bobbi Ramer, Cecil Hill, Anna Yount, Elizabeth Barton, Betty Sherrill, and Bill Ives. Committee members will gather in summer to finalize plans for the event. For more information, please feel free to contact me by e-mail. Yours, Michael Allison, Chairman Transylvania County History Forum

Does any one have a copy of the Heritage of Henderson Co. Vol 1 for sale?

Henderson County, NC has a new Genweb page - managed by the Genealogical Society. Just getting started. http://www.brinet.com/~hcgenhis/ drop by and welcome them to the internet And if you get a chance to visit Hendersonville, be sure to stop by. The place is incredible. -- Linda Hoxit Raxter http://www.rootsquest.com/~alextree lraxter@citcom.net Western North Carolina Cemeteries and More! American Local History Network - Transylvania County, NC Coordinator Related to at least half the county at least once ; )

Hi, I am new to this list. I was born in Henderson Co., NC as were both of my parents. I have a lot of ancestors in Henderson county and surrounding areas. Here are some of the surnames: King, Stepp, Jones, Pace, Staton, Garren, Shipman, Kuykendall, Case, Lyda, Mills, Carlisle and Robinson. I would like to connect with cousins and exchange data. Of current interest is possible Cherokee ancestery of some of the Paces and Carlisles but of course am interested in all relatives. I hope to get much of my database published to the web for people to share. Hope to hear from you. Floyd

For those who had interest in the Old Pendleton (District, SC) Database cd but were dismayed (and said so!) to learn that it could not be used with a Mac, please take another look at http://www.shelby.net/jr/olpend/#macs for new developments. Please do not respond to this list (unless it is OPD-CD-L).

In Search of JJ: My cousins and I have tried desperately to come up with a data trail leading to the discovery of the ancestors of our GGG Grandfather, John J. Ross (JJ), but have, so far, drawn a blank. So, we have decided to try another tack. All we know about JJ is that he was (allegedly) born in VA in 1898. He (allegedly) married in NC. His wife (our GGG Gm) was named Telitha (according to the 1850 census), and they settled in the middle of SC (Richland/Kershaw County) and raised a rather large family (all of whom we know of). Now, I doubt if Telitha was that common of a name, even in 1800, so, what we want all of you good, intelligent, helpful people to do is scratch your brains (and data bases) and see if you can find trail back from a Telitha Unknown (or, preferably, known, actually), who was born about 1800, married a guy named JJ Ross who was (apparently) passing through NC from VA on his way to SC. When you find this little gem-stone of information, please let one of us know. Now, we don't need anything in particular after JJ and Telitha got to central SC (to what became Blaney after the railroad went through) except for maybe where they are buried. Especially JJ. He was the pastor at the Harmony Baptist Church in Blaney for many years, but when he died, they apparently lost him. In fact, there are apparently no (known) records for anybody associated with the Harmony Church (and its predecessors, the 25 Mile Creek Baptist Church and Bear Creek Baptist Church) who died while a member until JJ's oldest daughter Nancy was buried there in 1891. Not good. Where ARE these people? I have looked high and low, personally 'stomped' all the cemeteries in the area (and, yes, I DID look in the Kershaw County Cemetery Survey books), talked to anybody who would listen (and quite a few who wouldn't) and came up totally empty. (A lot of people just want to look and feel superior, since they already KNOW where all their ancestors are.) I also talked to Furman University up in Greenville, and they are helping, but JJ is still M.I.A., and we still don't have a clue who his or Telitha's parents were. So, we throw ourselves on your mercy. PLEASE HELP US!! There are 20,000 people holding their breath out there waiting for us to find the 'Rosetta Stone' so we can 'Break the Code' and get over the 'Wall.' Bob Ross CINCDEUCE@ISLC.NET

The Old Pendleton Database is a project of the Old Pendleton District Chapter of the SCGS. It has been under construction for over 10 years and contains more than 210,000 names in gedcom format. This includes ancestors and descendents of those who, at some point, lived in the presentday westernmost 3 counties of SC. More of the location/events are for SC, NC and GA than for other states but most states and many countries are included. The gedcom is downloadable, but its success and resultant size have made that difficult for many. In order to promote continued contributions to the project, a low-budget cd project has been added. This project had the prior (and enthusiastic) approval of Rootsweb before it was begun. A Rootsweb mailing list (OPD-CD-L) has been formed for the purpose of discussing obtaining/using the cd. A portion of the gross proceeds from cd sales goes to Rootsweb and to the OPDC/SCGS. Most questions relating to the cd (plus how to download the gedcom) may be found at http://www.shelby.net/jr/olpend/ Orders are now being taken for the cd revision expected to be made in August 1999.

The following graves are at Mills River Methodist Church. I would like to hear from anyone with any clues as to their family and parents. William C. McElrath b 1880 - d 1958 Dicie Ann McElrath b 1873 - d 1960 Jessie Mae McElrath 9 Jul 1906 d/o W. C. and D.A. McElrath Daurice Snow ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

Is Sue Berry on this web list for Henderson Co.?? Can't remember where I read her query about this line (Massey/Drake) and I need to send her the data... Thanks Carolyn

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I'm searching for any descendants of Anthony Hefner and wife Charlotte Allison. They were my "great-great" aunt and uncle. At one time quite a number from this family resided in Henderson County and there are still at least a few -- if not many. I hear that a Hefner reunion for this line is held in Hendersonville each year. Charlotte Allison Hefner was my great-grandfather's sister. Anthony Hefner was the son of Samuel Hefner. Interestingly, Anythony's sister, Mary Hefner, married my great-great-grandfather Francis Allison who had produced Charlotte Allison Hefner from an earlier marriage. Whew! What a tangled web of kinships! Took a year or two to understand that one. It simply means that my great-great-grandmother's brother was also her "step-son-in-law". An on-line Hefner family association has just recently formed so that we can work together to extend knowledge of our Hefner, Wetzel, and Summey ancestors. Thanks! Michael Allison