Folks, Just received the below information from Ray Gurganus who is doing outstanding work on the Gurganus family of early Virginia and North Carolina (in Albemarle in 1697 and in Bath in 1702). He welcomes any Gurganus info you may wish to contribute. Thanks Ray! John =========================================== Ray Gurganus wrote: > > Hello everyone... I've added a new clickable southeastern NC map > showing the counties, towns, and other places where Gurganus's lived. > Similar to the map I did for northeastern NC, but now extending down > into the southeastern counties. Enjoy. > > http://www.gurganus.org/genes/gurganus/eastern.cfm > > -- > Ray Gurganus > ray@gurganus.org > www.gurganus.org > > ==== GURGANUS Mailing List ==== > ------------------------------------------------

Folks, I've just put online the Poorhouse records of Hyde County which encompassed the years 1837-1868 (some years missing). There's not a great deal of genealogical information in them but might help you put a particular person in a specific timeframe. I've made a full name index in 25 page increments. I hope you enjoy this new addition. To go to the introduction page click below: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/POORHOUS.HTM I'm still working on the 1920 census for Hyde and had hoped to have it online by the end of the year. This will not happen as my father has been very ill and my daughter is recuperating from surgery. I promise that it WILL be done but can't tell you exactly when that will be. Please be patient with me. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Kay Lynn

FYI, Thought you might like to hear about Hyde's records that were recently damaged when Hurricane Isabel swept through the county. Kay Lynn -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source: The Coastland Times - Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003; pg. 8A Being sent to Texas STORM-DAMAGED RECORDS BEING RESTORED by Ray McClees Records in the offices of Hyde County's register of deeds, tax administrator, and clerk of court, damaged when Swan Quarter was flooded on Sept. 18, have been sent to Texas for restoration. The county commissioners authorized the removal on October 23. "The records have to be taken out of state in order to be freeze-dried, sanitized and restored properly," county manage Don Davenport told the commissioners. He estimated the records would be absent from their repositories for six to seven weeks. The commissioners must give permission for county records to be removed from the place where they are usually kept, and the board gave its blessing to the project to "repair, restore, or rebind" the documents. All of the bounty's birth and death records from 1913, when such recording began, to the present were sent to be restored, said Lora Mooney Byrd, register of deeds, along with a few marriage books and some old deeds of trust. Persons needing information immediately from the birth or death records can obtain it from state's vital records office in Raleigh, she said. Byrd thanked attorney George Thomas Davis, Jr. for allowing her records to be stored in his Swan Quarter law offices until a temporary office was opened. "Thank you so much for all of your help during our recent tragedy," Byrd wrote on Oct. 13, with copy to the county commissioners. "Because of your generous offer to store the records from the Register of Deeds Office, we were able to concentrate on other things. I know this was an inconvenience to you, your family and your staff, and you will never know how much I appreciate it." Hyde County's real estate records date from 1736. Records for the past 50 years, those most often consulted, were not damaged by Hurricane Isabel's flood waters, Byrd said.

FYI, Many of Hyde's County Offices now have new phone numbers due to severe flooding from Hurricane Isabel which inundated Swan Quarter on September 18. The Register of Deeds & Clerk of Court were driven from the first floor of the courthouse in Swan Quarter and have now set up temporary offices in the former Topping's Lakeside Restaurant. New phone numbers for the Register of Deeds office are: (Area Code 252) 916-4181; 926-4182; 926-4183 The new number for the Clerk of Court is: (Area Code 252) 926-4101

Folks, Some of you will find this most useful: Did you know that the National Genealogical Society located in the DC area has placed most of their collection, 20,000 of them, into a program which is being managed by the St. Louis Co., MO Libray that makes them available for Interlibrary Loan anywhere in the country. Many are older titles that might be hard to find elsewhere. For those researchers living far away from the area which they are interested, it is of a great assistance to be able to go to your local library and order in the book for viewing there. Titles marked SLCL are available for Interlibrary Loan through your local library. They are stored at the St Louis Co., MO library, but the catalogue is still with the National Genealogical Society. Their instructions are: "Please print the catalog record and take it to a public or other library through which you can make the ILL request. Your librarian should contact the St. Louis County Library directly. Their OCLC code is ZAE". http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/libprecat.htm Choose RESOURCES which will lead to their catalogue. Good hunting! John

Hello Group... and all of our displaced Pitt Co NC friends with ancestral roots beginning with Bath County 1696, Pamtecough 1705, Beaufort 1712, with Beaufort gaining from Craven 1757, and FINALLY forming PITT County 1760 ..... you can see... these roots stretch far and deep along the Migration Trails to the many familes that now populate these United States. As promise in my last post...... the below is the latest UPDATE on the long-awaited Chronicles of Pitt County, North Carolina Volume II (Most of you should have your information... 'standing-on-ready' ... for submission. If Not... Get Busy :) Excerpts from PCHS's Brochure: Chronicles of Pitt County, North Carolina-Volume II [Intended as a supplement to Volume I-published in 1982 and reprinted in 2003] Projected Publication Date Winter of 2004 - 2005 The Pitt County Historical Society invites Pitt County citizens, former residents, and those with Pitt County ancestors to record family histories in the Chronicles of Pitt County, North Carolina-Volume II. The book will contain the same features as Volume I-new or updated information on Pitt County communities and organizations, new family histories and photographs not included in Volume I, an index, and a list of names and addresses of contributors. This second book of Chronicles will resemble Volume I with a handsome 9 x 12-inch hardbound black cover embossed with a gold seal, and the pages will be printed on archival-grade paper. Because of anticipated publication costs, the book will be limited to approximately 500 pages. [GenPCNCFIR members with Yahoo ID's can view the handsome Volume I photo at http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/genpcncfir/lst Since this is a limited-edition book, only those who order and pay in advance are guaranteed to receive a copy. HOW TO BE INCLUDED IN VOLUME II ê Write an article (maximum of 1,000 words) about your family or organization in paragraph form, similar to the articles included in Volume I of the Chronicles. There is no charge for the article. ê Include photographs to accompany your article, if you wish. Each photo will cost $10.00. ê To honor your family or organization, you may submit photographs for a separate pictorial page at a cost of $150.00 per page. ê Complete the order form to guarantee receiving one or more copies of Chronicles-Volume II. ê [ Detail Instructions and Order Form can be printed from Diane's great Pitt County WebSite http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/county/pitt/ and http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/county/pitt/VolumeIIChronicles.htm ê Submit your information before the deadline of March 1, 2004. ê [Feel free, as always, to contact me jewellebaker@cox.net or liz_sparrow@hotmail.com should you require additional information. ] DETAIL INSTRUCTIONS A. What to Write 1. Introduce your ancestors, including names, dates, and special recollections. Please check spelling and dates for correctness. 2. Present your immediate family, including names, dates, and your special memories related to Pitt County. 3. Provide a history of a Pitt County church, club, or organization with information not included in Volume I. B. Preparing the Article 1. Double-space articles (typed or printed from computer), and use uppercase and lowercase letters, not all caps. Remember to write in complete sentences in paragraph form (outlines and lists are unacceptable). Include a title for the article. 2. Limit your article to 1,000 words. The Chronicles Committee reserves the right to edit articles for grammar. 3. Devote the last paragraph of your article to your sources (where you found your information, such as a family Bible, personal knowledge, cemetery records, census records, wills, deeds, etc.). 4. At the end of your article, make a list of every name that should be included in the index (last name, first and middle). 5. Include your name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number at the bottom of your article. C. Photographs 1. Include, at a cost of $10.00 each, glossy photograph(s)-maximum 8 x 10-in color or black and white. Do not send a photocopy. 2. Place your return address label on the back of the photograph for identification. 3. Write a caption for the photograph on a label or sticky note and place on the back of the photograph. 4. Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the eventual return of the photograph. D. Submitting the Article and Photographs 1. Complete the order form with your name and address. To order one or more copies of Chronicles of Pitt County-Volume II, fill in the information requested and enclose a check or money order, made payable to Pitt County Historical Society. Mail your article, photograph(s), self-addressed envelope, order form, and check or money order to: Chronicles of Pitt County Committee Pitt County Historical Society 307 Queen Anne's Road Greenville, NC 27858 . [ Volume I and Volume II should be considered a "Set", complimenting one another, a handsome addition to anyone's Home Library. A limited number of the 2003 RePrint of Volume I is still available. For ordering information on both Volume I and Volume II, click on Diane Mason's Treasure-Trove of PITT Co. NC Genealogical Resources: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/county/pitt/ or contact me jewellebaker@cox.net , include your 'snail-mail-address' and I will mail you the Pitt County Historical Society's Brochure with all pertinent instructions. GenPCNCFIR members with Yahoo ID's can print the PCHS's Brochure from our FILES page. Link to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genpcncfir/files/ and click on Volume II Folder. Remember, the Holidays are almost upon us and Gift Certificates for these two handsome Volume's will make a memorable, loving present for ALL your Family Members, Libraries, Local Societies, and Genealogy Friends!! Stay tuned for additional UpDates. 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Folks, I am trying to locate a "family tree photo holder". I guess that's what it was called. The one which hung on the wall of my grandparents home can be described as follows: It was a large colored illustration which fit inside of picture frame about 20"x20"; In the upper corners, left and right, were rustic drawings of home or farm life; In the center was a colored drawing of a large tree with apples, each of which had a saying like faith, hope, charity, etc. On each side of the tree were two ovals for photos, one on top of the other. At the bottom, below the tree, were two more ovals for photos, side by side. In the bottom corners were other rustic scenes. I am pretty sure this illustration was published in the 1880s-1890s, but I don't know who the publisher was. It had photos of my great grandparents and grandparents, which I still have, as well as the antique picture frame. However the illustration wasn't on acid free paper and was very dry and crumbly. Someone accidentally threw it away when they were helping me move a year and a half ago. If anyone knows where I can find such a "family tree", please let me know. Your assistance is appreciated. John McGowan jmack@carolina.net

Subj: DNA Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2003 13:19:17 -0700 From: "Loren Hoboy" <lorenhoboy@pobox.com> To: <jmack@carolina.net> Has any one descending from the Hyde GIBBS group joined the GIBBS DNA project? Reply to: Loren Hoboy mailto:lorenhoboy@pobox.com

Folks, Below are two emails I've received from Louise McLeod. She is now back online. If you have been corresponding with her, please do so now and welcome her back online. Thanks, John ------------------------------------------- From: Louise McLeod, mailto:lmcleod@nceye.net John: I just got back on line! My E-mac was in the shop for three weeks. We have talked to Chester Spencer, Nan Parks, and R. S. We have not been able to find Lizzie Mae Britton. I hope that she went to high ground! What kind of damage has the Presbyterian Church taken? Louise McLeod -------------------------------------- John: I have lost all of my E-mail addresses. Please let folks know that they need to E-mail me so I can get them in my address book. Louise McLeod ---------------------------------------

FYI: Hyde County's 2003 Swan Days Festival is up on our websites: www.hydecounty.org Click on upcoming events and then click on Swan Days or, go directly to: http://www.hydecounty.org/events/swan_days.htm ) or on the www.CoastalGuide.com website at: http://www.coastalguide.com/members/hyde/hydeco/swandays.shtml Thanks, "Take the Road Less Traveled - Hyde County, NC" Margie Brooks Executive Director Greater Hyde County Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 178, Swan Quarter, NC 27885 Ph: 888-493-3826 Fax: 252-926-9041 email: hydecocc@direcway.com website: www.hydecounty.org

Glad to know that Hyde County survived, although it looks like they really suffered. I live in Suffolk VA and the storm went right to the west of my location on the Dismal Swamp. It had also died down a lot by the time it crossed into VA. If it had come of the east of us, it would have been a lot worse. I just got electricity back and appreciate the updates on Hyde County (and the records at the courthouse) as well as the pictures of Hatteras. The Hampton Roads area lost lots of houses and we had lots of flooding but not near as bad as it could have been. Out of 2.2 million households, 1.6 million lost electricity. They've restored about 80% thanks to help from other states. Our main problem is downed trees. Our power company is cutting down the trees laying on the power lines (or ones that have taken power lines down), but we'll have more trees to fall with the next winds as our ground is so water logged. I live on the swamp and lost 40-50 trees - mostly uprooted, but some twisted off like toothpicks. Fortunately none hit the house. Sharon Gable -----Original Message----- From: John McGowan [mailto:jmack@carolina.net] Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 8:56 PM To: NCHYDE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Hurricane Report Folks, Hope you all well? How did things go during the storm? Not too bad I hope. If you wouldn't mind, would some of you who live in the path of the storm in Eastern North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland let the rest of us know how things went. We would appreciate it. Thanks, John ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Folks, I received this e-mail from Ellen this morning in case any of you were thinking about making a donation to help out the Hyde County victims of hurricane Isabel. Just make sure your check denotes that you want the money to be sent to Hyde County. From Ellen's e-mail it seems that the Salvation Army and Baptist Men's Disaster Group are on top of things. Those wishing to help the relief effort may donate online or by phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Once the damage and needs are assessed, volunteers and in-kind donations may become useful. Information about these will be posted on the Salvation Army web site at: http://www.salvationarmysouth.org/isabel-9-21-03.htm (photos and more info on this page) Kay Lynn -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kay Lynn, I inquired and found that the Salvation Army and the NC Baptist Men's Disaster groups have merged to provide meals, etc. to everyone in Hyde. The Baptist Men purchased the food and the Salvation Army cooked and served it. I spoke to a lady with the Salvation Army and she said whatever you send simply note on your check or letter that it was to be used exclusively for the Hyde victims of Isabel. They have furnished bottled water, ice, cleaning supplies, and meals at all of the Fire Departments in Hyde. They let me have a case (12 meals) of Meals Ready to Eat (the kind the troops in Iraq get). Billy and I fix them on the back porch while we are working and they are really very good. I have had Beachlink put my e-mail on hold until I can get set up somewhere on my own. Billy, Chuck and my son, Rob, went back today to try to get our papers, etc. out of the office building. Billy is trying to ready his Father's house so that we can move somewhere close while the work is done to our house. Ellen

For those of you who had branches of their families who moved from Hyde Co. to White County, Tennessee, see below: ----------------------------------------- The (long-awaited) Fred Clark Book of Cemeteries of White County Tennessee has gone to press! For details, check the Web site of the White County Genealogical & Historical Society at http://web.blomand.net/~wcolley/WCGHS.html Bill Colley

Hi Folks, I just got off the phone with two ladies who live in Hyde County. I had been trying for days to get them but they just had power restored yesterday in certain portions of the county. Betty Mann, who lives in Fairfield said she lost some large pine trees, several outbuildings and a ton of shingles off their new roof but water did not get into their home other than what leaked through the roof after the shingles were peeled off. The water that came into Fairfield was Lake Mattamuskeet brackish water, not the salt water from Pamlico Sound. Ellen Williams who lives in Swan Quarter (or did until Isabel hit) said that she was carted off the front porch of her home on a huge farm tractor that a thoughtful neighbor bought to the house to evacuate she, her husband Billy, and the dog. By the time she was in the tractor the water had risen to her chest. The neighbor took her to his house up the road then tried to come back after Billy and the dog but by the time he got back the water was too high to see any landmarks on the road. Billy and the dog stayed in the house all night and even managed to get a little shut-eye. I bet this wasn't his first hurricane!! When the backside of the wall eye of the hurricane hit Swan Quarter it brought with it a 7'-8' storm surge out of Pamlico Sound which flooded and devastated most of the town. The courthouse had water in the building up to the second drawer of the filing cabinets and it's my understanding that the activities at the courthouse will be moved to another locati! on. I don't know what records were destroyed, if any, but Betty did say that the deed books, etc. were all moved to higher ground before the storm hit so they should be in good shape. Ellen's two sons have come from Pantego and Maryland to help them get the house dried out then the rebuilding will begin. The bank at Englehard was flooded but R.S. Spencer's new furniture and applicance store in downtown Englehard was not flooded. Betty and Ellen had not heard of a single person dying in Hyde County due to this hurricane which is something to be very thankful for. If any of you have been in contact with anyone from Hyde County please let us know how they're doing and meanwhile lets say a few extra prayers for those in need right now. Kay Lynn

John This real sad news for our beloved homeland, that goes back so many generations. I offer my HELP in anyway possible. Keep me informed. Ray Credle -----Original Message----- From: John McGowan [mailto:jmack@carolina.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 2:46 PM To: NCHYDE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Fwd: HYDE COUNTY Mazie S. Smith wrote: The pictures from mainland Hyde County would not be something most people would want to see. Please pass along to everyone that Swan Quarter, county seat of our beloved Hyde County, is completely and utterly devastated, as are many of the homes outside of Swan Quarter. It is my understanding that Engelhard, Fairfield, and Sladesville are hurt equally as bad, but I was only able to see Swan Quarter. It was heartbreaking to see everyone sitting in their yards with all that was left of their belongings in a wet pile. Homes are destroyed, businesses are lost, it smells, it's hot, it's dirty, everyone looks so old and sad and beaten down....it is truly devastating. There is no electricity, scanty phone service, and the aftermath seems to have caught our county officials unprepared. Worst of all, there is no information source available to people for finding out where to get help, if the water is safe to drink etc. The radio and television stations I was able to tune in talked mostly about Dare County. As the former manager of WHYC radio at Mattamuskeet School, I am truly disappointed that the station sat silent when so many needed information and comfort. Keep everyone in your prayers, and if you want to help, I suggest that you contribute to the Salvation Army. They were first on the scene serving meals and haven't left. The American Red Cross finally showed up on Sunday with one small trailer. Mazie Swindell Smith Director of Organizational Development Wake County Public School System 1551 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC 27610 919.856.8048 Phone 919.868.4143 Mobile 919/856-3716 Fax ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Mazie S. Smith wrote: The pictures from mainland Hyde County would not be something most people would want to see. Please pass along to everyone that Swan Quarter, county seat of our beloved Hyde County, is completely and utterly devastated, as are many of the homes outside of Swan Quarter. It is my understanding that Engelhard, Fairfield, and Sladesville are hurt equally as bad, but I was only able to see Swan Quarter. It was heartbreaking to see everyone sitting in their yards with all that was left of their belongings in a wet pile. Homes are destroyed, businesses are lost, it smells, it's hot, it's dirty, everyone looks so old and sad and beaten down....it is truly devastating. There is no electricity, scanty phone service, and the aftermath seems to have caught our county officials unprepared. Worst of all, there is no information source available to people for finding out where to get help, if the water is safe to drink etc. The radio and television stations I was able to tune in talked mostly about Dare County. As the former manager of WHYC radio at Mattamuskeet School, I am truly disappointed that the station sat silent when so many needed information and comfort. Keep everyone in your prayers, and if you want to help, I suggest that you contribute to the Salvation Army. They were first on the scene serving meals and haven't left. The American Red Cross finally showed up on Sunday with one small trailer. Mazie Swindell Smith Director of Organizational Development Wake County Public School System 1551 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC 27610 919.856.8048 Phone 919.868.4143 Mobile 919/856-3716 Fax

http://www.wral.com/hurricanes/2504601/detail.html For anyone who wishes to aid those in the path of Isabel, click on the above link. Several options are given. Speaking for myself, in the past I have found the Salvation Army the most helpful. John

Thanks Gary, The photos of the new inlet are really good. John -------------------------------------------- Hi John. Here's some photo's from NC12 looking over to Hatteras Island. http://www.kd4raa.net/W4HATphotos.htm Looks pretty bad Gary Ballance Network Administrator Administrative Services Division Greensboro N.C. Police Office: 336-373-2617 Pager: 336-913-0335 Cell: 336-430-6463 Fax: 336-373-4756 E-mail: gary.ballance@ci.greensboro.nc.us =============================================

Folks, The following documents were added to the NCGenWeb Archives for Craven County last week: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/craven/taxes/1779tax.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/craven/taxes/1779tax2.txt These files were transcribed and contributed by Martha Mewborn Marble <mmarble@erols.com> John

Folks, Thought I'd forward this message that was sent to the Currituck County mailing list. It gives damage assessment by county. I hope all of you in NC, VA and states north of there have come through unscathed. Kay Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: GenWeb To: NCCURRIT-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 8:26 PM Subject: answers to questions about damage County Damage and Status Update Sep 19, 2003 Associated Press (AP-NC County Reports)-Reports on counties affected by Hurriance Isabel. Beaufort County: Declared federal disaster area. Flooding, extensive power outages, many trees down. Bertie County: Perry-Wynns Fishery in Colerain destroyed. Downed trees blocking most roads. All 20,000 residents without power. "There's no power in the county unless you have a generator. They're telling us it will be as much as two weeks before it's back on. We're hoping that's a worst-case scenario," said County Manager Zee Lamb. Nursing home resident injured, others evacuated after tree fell through roof. U.S. 13 blocked for a time because of wind. Declared federal disaster area. Brunswick County: No major damage reported. Declared federal disaster area. Camden County: Many trees down. Several roads without power Declared federal disaster area. Carteret County: U.S. 70, many secondary roads flooded by storm surge and many blocked by debris. Tree damage, power outages widespread. Sound-side flooding around Morehead City and Beaufort. Access to Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores and other beachfront communities restored Thursday night. About 7,000 people in Morehead City without power, with crews working through the night to restore it. Declared federal disaster area. Chowan County: Officials estimate that 75 percent of residential properties in the area were severely damaged by Isabel's winds. Widespread power, telephone losses. Declared federal disaster area. Craven County: Low-lying secondary road segments closed by storm surge. Officials estimated dozens of homes destroyed and 200 flooded in Harlowe. County declared federal disaster area. Currituck County: Ocean overwash and debris closed roads, including Currituck Outer Banks. Downed trees and power lines throughout county. Declared federal disaster area. Dare County: N.C. 12 entirely flooded, covered with sand, debris and downed power lines. Road impassable from Kitty Hawk to Frisco, and severely damaged on Hatteras Island. Tree across U.S. 64 at East Lake. U.S. 158 in the Kitty Hawk/Kill Devil Hills area flooded. Declared federal disaster area. Dare County curfew until noon. Jennette's Pier in Nags Head and Kitty Hawk Pier extensively damaged; and at least two beach houses destroyed. Duplin County: Thirty-one roads blocked by downed trees and debris. Durham County: Flights curtailed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Trees reported down. Edgecombe County: Trees down, power outages. Declared federal disaster area. Gates County: Power out across most of county. Most roads blocked. Most phones out in Gatesville. Declared federal disaster area. Halifax County: Two-thirds of the county lost power and 700 took refuge in emergency shelters as the area was pelted with sustained winds topping 60 mph. Some isolated flash flooding was reported near Roanoke Rapids. Declared federal disaster area. Hertford County: Tree fell into a rural natural gas substation, breaking a valve and causing a leak that continued into Friday. Entire county lost power. Declared federal disaster area. Hyde County: Power out to entire area. Extensive flooding. Declared federal disaster area. On Ocracoke Island, bridge on north end of island left standing while roadway on either side washed out by storm surge. Power off on entire island. Water restored Friday morning. Jones County: Roofs of many buildings torn off by winds. Some roads impassable.Declared federal disaster area. Lenoir County: Downed trees and power lines blocking roads. Martin County: Eighty percent of county without power. A 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew through Sunday. Declared federal disaster area. New Hanover County: Declared federal disaster area. Northampton County: Declared federal disaster area. Onslow County: Camp Lejeune closed to all but essential personnel through Friday. Declared federal disaster area. Orange County: About 16,000 customers without power. Some trees and power lines down; roads open. Onslow County: Some houses without roofs. Trees down, roads blocked. More than 6,000 lack power. Pamlico County: Many secondary roads closed by storm surge. Looting reported in waterfront homes. Severe flooding. Declared federal disaster area. Drinking water supplies contaminated; water won't arrive until the weekend. Pasquotank County: Elizabeth City "just got pounded" and has no electricity, according to Electricities. Downed trees blocking U.S. 158 two miles east of the Pasquotank/Gates county line. Parts of N.C. 17 and N.C. 343 impassable. Declared federal disaster area. Pender County: Some homeowners lost shingles and vinyl siding. More than 4,000 without power. Declared federal disaster area. Perquimans County: Four people were injured at the Perquimans County Middle School shelter when glass blew from a window around 3 p.m. Power outages. Parts of county cut off from each other by blocked roads. Declared federal disaster area. Pitt County: Fourteenth Street closed due to flooding. More than two dozen roads closed and power out across large areas. Classes canceled at East Carolina University and Friday. Declared federal disaster area. Sampson County: Power outages across county. Tyrrell County: Widespread power outages, roads blocked by debris and trees. Declared federal disaster area. Three of the five sheriff's department cruisers damaged by falling trees. Wake County: Limbs felled by gusts. Some power outages. Newspaper boxes blown into Raleigh streets. Washington County: Declared federal disaster area. (Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) ______________________________