Hello, fellow Hyde Co. genealogists! I will find myself in Atlanta for a business seminar this coming November. I plan to take advantage of the situation by flying in a week early, renting a car, and driving over to Hyde County for a visit. I doubt I will have much time for research this time 'round, but I would love to meet fellow Swindell researchers and cousins in the area. And, of course, I'll have my laptop in tow with my genealogy information nice and handy. Would anyone like to pass along some advice as to where to stay, what to see, etc.? I will only have a few days this trip, but I'm thrilled at the chance to FINALLY see Hyde County! ~Karen M. Swindell, So. CA http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cropwithme "Genealogists never die, they just lose their census."

To anyone on the list who has these books, before I order them, is there any mention of the Guard family (any spelling, i.e., Gard, Garde)? Thanks, Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: "John McGowan" <jmack@carolina.net> To: <NCHYDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 6:14 PM Subject: [Fwd: Early Craven County Deed Books Digest] > Folks, > > I am forwarding this for anyone with ancestors in Craven County. > > John > > ------------------------------------- > > [NCCraven] Craven County Deeds ["Laura Willis" <dunham@wk.net>] > > From: "Laura Willis" <dunham@wk.net> > To: <NCCRAVEN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 4:19 PM > Subj: [NCCraven] Craven County Deeds > > Subscribers, > I how have available the following Craven County Deed Books. The > dates on these volumes are not absolute as there are a few deeds > dated 1707 and also some dated 1762: > > Vol. 1 - 1730-1742 $12.00 > Vol. 2 - 1732-1751 12.00 > > There is a $3.00 shipping charge per order, not per book. If you are > interested in purchasing the books, just e-mail me your address and I > will get the books in the mail the next day. Then you can send a check > to Simmons Historical Publications, P. O. Box 108 Mayfield, Ky 42066. > > Thanks, > Laura Willis > mailto:dunham@wk.net > ______________________________ > > > ============================== > 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 am forwarding this for anyone with ancestors in Craven County. John ------------------------------------- [NCCraven] Craven County Deeds ["Laura Willis" <dunham@wk.net>] From: "Laura Willis" <dunham@wk.net> To: <NCCRAVEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 4:19 PM Subj: [NCCraven] Craven County Deeds Subscribers, I how have available the following Craven County Deed Books. The dates on these volumes are not absolute as there are a few deeds dated 1707 and also some dated 1762: Vol. 1 - 1730-1742 $12.00 Vol. 2 - 1732-1751 12.00 There is a $3.00 shipping charge per order, not per book. If you are interested in purchasing the books, just e-mail me your address and I will get the books in the mail the next day. Then you can send a check to Simmons Historical Publications, P. O. Box 108 Mayfield, Ky 42066. Thanks, Laura Willis mailto:dunham@wk.net ______________________________

Folks, The below message is for your information. I am not a member of the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS). John -------------------------------------------------- From: "Pam Cooper" <pamcooper@bellsouth.net> To: <TNWHITE-admin@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2003 9:58 AM Subject: Genealogy Conference Dear List Administrator: Would you be so kind to forward the following message to your list? It has been 12 years since there was a national genealogy conference in the Southeast. We want to make sure that everyone knows about it. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Everyone who works on this conference are volunteers. Your support will be appreciated. Thank you. Countdown to Discovery - A World of Hidden Treasures Have you ever been to a genealogy conference? Genealogy is a continuing education and learning about documents and resources often takes us to places that we never dreamed could be helpful to us. Now, in the heart of Florida and close to Walt Disney World, there is a place where genealogists from all over the country, Great Britain and Europe will be attending the Federation of Genealogical Society Conference, hosted by the Florida State Genealogical Society. Why Should you attend? 1) Over 200 LECTURES on a variety of topics and over 95 top-of-the line SPEAKERS. Track descriptions are as follows: Charting a Course to the Old World (British Isles & Europe) Exploration in the New World (United States & Canada) Riches in the First Colony (Focus on Florida) Diverse Voyagers (Ethnic & Religious Research) Tools for Successful Navigation (Skills & Strategies) A Wealth of Hidden Treasures (Records Research) Just Over the Horizon (Technology & the Internet)! For more detailed information about each lecture, visit http://www.fgs.org 2) A TREASURE HUNT is currently in progress. You can win grand prizes such as free conference registration, room nights at hotels in Salt Lake City, tuition at the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research in Birmingham, Alabama, registration and boarding at a conference in England and so much more. Check the latest issue of the FGS FORUM for more details about the great Treasure Hunt or the above web site. You can also learn more about the conference and the treasure hunts if you subscribe to the E-zine. To subscribe to the E-zine, send an email message (no text or subject is necessary) to fgs2003-announce-on@lists.csc.cc.il.us>. You will receive a confirmation message to which you must reply within 24 hours. 3) Over 100 VENDORS or 150 booths will be in the exhibit hall. See a list of our current exhibitors at http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/conf-exhibitors.asp 4) All under ONE ROOF. The complete conference and your hotel room are in one building. There is no need to walk outside in the heat or rain. All food functions and restaurants are also located in the same building. Hotel rooms are huge and you can register up to four people for one price. 5) Fun for the FAMILY. SeaWorld is right across the street from the conference hotel. Visit Walt Disney World, which includes the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Disney-MGM Studios, as well as Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, and many, many other wonderful places! 6) SOCIETIES CAN WIN $200 worth of genealogy books from Betterway Books. If you advertise the conference in your newsletter, send us a copy and we will add it to the drawing to be held at the conference. We have made it very simple for you. Use the media kit at http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/conf-media.htm Hurry, the EARLY CONFERENCE registration deadline for the lower price is July 15th. HOTEL registration deadline is August 4th. 1-800-327-6677; 407-351-5555 Jim and Pam Cooper FGS/FSGS 2003 National Conference Co-Chairs Countdown to Discovery - A World of Hidden Treasures 3-6 September 2003, Orlando, Florida http://www.fgs.org or http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs/ P. O. Box 7066, Vero Beach, FL 32961-7066

The National Society of the Daughter of the Union are proud to announce the chartering of the Galusha Pennypacker chapter in Raleigh, NC. All ladies whose ancestors ,direct or collateral, served in the Civil War for the preservation of the Union are welcomed to join. Junior members are also encouraged. For more information, contact Genie Coats at 919-876-2462 or coatsgenie@hotmail.com.

Folks, Can anyone tell me if "The Williamson Family of Pamlico, Hyde & Beaufort Counties by Gladys Ives Holton and Annette Jones is still in pring? If so, does anyone know the email or street addresses of Gladys or Annette? Your assistance is appreciated. I have a copy but I am asking for someone else who would like a copy. John

Folks, If you can assist Monica, please reply directly to her at: mailto:mfaber@texoma.net John ------------------------------------ CREDLE/GIBBS/SWINDELL Monica Faber mfaber@texoma.net July 4, 2003 Seeking information about the grandchildren of John & Priscilla GIBBS CREDLE & Joseph & Sarah GIBBS SWINDELL? My Great Grandmother, Mollie B. CREDLE was the daughter of their children Henry W. CREDLE & his 2nd wife Sallie E SWINDELL CREDLE. I've been trying to locate information on her brother Bonner CREDLE. ------------------------------------

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Folks, The BMD Project was begun by our friend Elizabeth Harris, former State Coordinator of the NCGenWeb and Marcia Breen for North Carolina genealogists. The BMD (Births, Marriages, & Deaths) Project is a database of North Carolina vital records which are submitted by visitors to this site. There are 306 entries for Hyde County at present. The Project makes no claims as to the validity of the information submitted and reminds you that each new piece of information must be researched and proved or disproved by weight of evidence. It is always best to consult the original material for verification. To add or edit records, you must be a registered user. Registration is a simple process that takes just a few minutes. Then, you can add a new record, view records you've already submitted, or edit one of those records. You may also add a photograph to any record you've submitted. You must be a registered user to do this. The Project has had so many requests for the addition of various states to our database that they've decided to expand and include all states for all record types. USGenWeb BMD Database http://www.bmdproject.com/basic_search.php?last=&first=&state_id=33&county_id=1916 I will be placing a link to the BMD on the Hyde Home Page. John

Folks, I have just posted eight Hyde County Business Directories from the years of 1867 through 1906, contributed by Ellen Williams. These Diretories contain info on county government, various businesses, churches, schools and much more. So if you would like to see who was who in Hyde more than a hundred years ago, visit: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/BUSDIR.HTM Thanks Ellen, John

Hi List I am new to this list and hopefully this is right list. The only information I have on my elusive Ggrandfather is that he went to America sometime in the 1870's. I have finally tracked him down in 1880. This off the online American Census. At this point he is in Hyde North carolina Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Alfred BRADER Self M Male W 53 ENG Brick Mason ENG ENG Sarah BRADER Wife M Female W 44 ENG Keeping House ENG ENG Agnes BRADER Dau S Female W 12 ENG ENG ENG Frank H. BRADER Son S Male W 10 ENG ENG ENG Larance BRADER Dau S Female W 4 ENG Ny ENG --- Josephe BRADER Son S Male W 2 ENG Nc ENG --- They were BRADDER in other records. Larance seems to have been born in New York but other than that I have no information- didn't even know she existed. . I think she may have died after this census as there is no mention of her in 1886 when Alfred dies ( Kansas City Missouri). Joseph seems to have been born in North carolina but whethre at the 188O address I don't know. They seem to have moved to Kansas the following year as far as I can find out which isn't a lot. After Alfreds death Sarah seems to have disappeared but I don't thibk she returned to live in UK. As well as this family he had about 12 children from 1st marriage most of whom remained in UK. Any help with any information about this family would be appreciated. I think they may have been naturalized in 1875. Liz White --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.488 / Virus Database: 287 - Release Date: 05/06/03

To Kay Lynn and John: thank you for so much work for the benefit of us all. Merlin

I have recieved a memorial marker for Private Alexander McCoy and within the next few weeks it will be placed in the White Cemetery, Cove City, NC. Plans are to have a memorial service the first weekend in April, 2004 which will be the 140th anniversary of his death, April 2, 1864. I have copies of his military records but would like to have a picture for the memorial service. Alexander McCoy is buried in a unknown grave in Richmond, VA. Jennifer

Seeking info., clues, or suggestions about the identity of the parents of David Doggett GIBBS and death dates of David and his siblings. From the 1850 census, in household of Henderson BALLANCE, it appears David Doggett GIBBS' mother is Rebecca b. abt. 1796. Her children appear to be: Joseph Benjamin GIBBS b. abt. 1826 Rebecca GIBBS b. abt. 1829 Georgia Ann GIBBS b. abt. 1831, married to Henderson BALLANCE David Doggett GIBBS b. abt. 1831 ( twin of Georgia Ann? ) Thomas GIBBS b. abt. 1838 Thank you in advance, Diane and Rick Gibbs

TO: Hyde & Beaufort County historians and genealogists. We need your help. The Mattamuskeet Foundation is developing a large heritage tourism park in the Ponzer Community of Hyde County that we plan to call "Machapungo Park." The name is taken from the old name for the Pungo River, which borders our 350-acre site for about 1.5 miles, and the name of the Indian Tribe living in the area during the early 1700s. Residents of the area have raised questions over the correct spelling of "Machapungo." We were aware of the variations in spellings from the start, and may settle on a different spelling before we actually open the park. We also want to erect an interpretive panel with the various spellings and references to support each. Therefore, we are researching the various spellings of the old name for the Pungo River, i.e., Machapungo, Matchapungo, Matchapunga, Machapunga, Matchpungo, etc. If you have your primary source document research in electronic format, please search on each of the above spellings and share the references with us. It will save us some time. It may work best if you simply search for "pungo" and "pungo" without clicking your "Whole Word" search preference. We are not particularly interested in secondary source spellings, unless the secondary source author cited a primary source that we can verify. We have been spelling the name of our project "Machapungo" Park since last summer when we hosted a media event and announced our plans. We have already seen that people are hesitant in pronouncing the first syllable of the name, which may suggest that we need to insert the "t" to help overcome that issue, i.e., "Match." The second syllable is interesting, since the current spelling is "Pungo" and the old spellings sometimes end in "o" and sometimes end in "a." The spelling "mach" if often pronounced "mäk." I believe that the correct pronunciation is probably "match" but would like to see the research before we change our spelling. We will be grateful for any help you will provide. Lewis C. Forrest, Ed.D., Executive Director The Mattamuskeet Foundation, Inc. 4377 Lewis Lane Road, Ayden, NC 28513 PH: 252-746-4221 FX: 252-746-4698 URL: http://www.mattamuskeet.org The Mattamuskeet Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization engaged in research and educational activities that preserve, publish, and otherwise tell the stories of the rich history and ecology of Lake Mattamuskeet and the surrounding areas of eastern North Carolina. A long-term goal is to develop heritage tourism sites in Hyde County, NC, to interpret the history and ecology of the region around Lake Mattamuskeet.

Folks, I am forwarding these messages from Nancy Dunbar. Please reply to her email address below, not to me, if you can help her. Thanks, John --------------------------------------- SATTERTHWAITE FAMILY - ROSSES POINT ??? Does anyone know where ROSSES POINT is? A 1750s deed says Rosses Point on north side of Machapungo River. Land that was originally a patent to Frederick JONES in 1705. Since I am working on the SATTERTHWAITE family and SATTERTHWAITE POINT is just south of Leechville, I am guessing that it is located there. On the west side of the Machapungo River below old Woodstock, is Satterthwaite Creek, but that is the west side not north like the deed says. Also, west of Satterthwaite Creek is Rosses Creek, but not Rosses Point. Thank you for any help of clues. Nancy Dunbar mailto:Njdunbar@aol.com ----------------------------------------------------- SATTERTHWAITE FAMILY - TARKILN CREEK I have found a TARKILN CREEK near old Woodstock on the west side of the Pungo River. I have a 1809 will for Jonathan SATTERTHWAITE. His estate was being sold and his widow bought some things; others went to neighbors and relatives, William SATTERTHWAITE, Capt. Wm. SATTERTHWAITE, Little William SATTERTHWAITE, etc. The sale took 3 days so I assume everyone was a neighbor or relative. I found another map however that had a TARKILN CREEK on the south side of Pungo River across from Leechville. Are there Tarkiln Creeks in the area. Thanks, Nancy Dunbar mailto:Njdunbar@aol.com

Folks, Other than Kay Lynn and myself, I don't know if anyone else has noticed that for the entire four and a half months of 2003, only one (1) query has been submitted to the Hyde Co., NCGenWeb Query Page! ! ! So I guess everyone has had all of their family questions answered and their brickwalls solved. Amazing! However, if anyone happens to have a Query or Surname which they would like to submit, please let Kay Lynn or I know and we will be more than glad to post your items. John - mailto:jmack@carolina.net Kay Lynn - mailto:genie12@bellsouth.net

Folks, The following was on the NCCRAVEN Mailing List and I am forwarding it for your information. If anyone is interested, please reply to the email address listed below, not to me. John ------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribers: We have just finished transcribing and printing two Craven County Will Books. They are: Vol. 1 - 1708-1789 - This has about 21 pages of deeds from 1708-1715 which were recorded in the will book. Then the rest of the volume is wills from 1784-1789. Vol 2 - 1789-1796 - These are complete wills, not abstracts, with full name indexes in the back of each book. If you are interested in purchasing these books, please contact us privately at my e-mail address, mailto:dunham@wk.net. Thanks. Emma Willis Nathan Dowdy ==== NCCRAVEN Mailing List ====

Folks, We have set up a link to TopoZone at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/HYDETOPO.HTM Their home page announcements states: "The TopoZone is the Web's center for recreational and professional topographic map users. We've worked with the USGS to create the Web's first interactive topo map of the entire United States. In addition to serving maps on the TopoZone, we provide interactive mapping services to partners like maps.com, MapQuest, trails.com and others. We're also the Web's best source for custom digital topographic data sets for Web, GIS, and CAD applications." The TopoZone for Hyde County is: http://www.topozone.com/findresults.asp?place=&statefips=37&county=Hyde&placetype=Any&match=exact&findit=Search I have also included the links for the Topozone Pages for Baeufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Pamlico, Tyrrell and Washington Counties, our closest neighbors. If anyone wishes, I can also add links for the counties of Old Albemarle. John

Hello EveryOne. Ahhhhh!!! Exciting NEWS!!!! Shipment of Pitt County Historical Society's RePrinting of the long-awaited 1982 Chronicles of Pitt County NC will arrive in Greenville Friday 11 April 03 and distribution will begin the following week!!!!!! Local Pick-Up of early orders and/or new sales will be available from Liz Sparrow at the Sheppard Memorial Library, Greenville, NC, Tuesday 15 April 03 and Wednesday 16 April 03 , Hours 3:00p.m to 6:00p.m. Pre-Publication Price of $60.00 will still be honored until 01 May 03, at which time, the PRICE WILL INCREASE. N.C. Residents add $4.20 Tax. Those picking up their copies will have no S&H fee; copies to be mailed add $10.00 S&H. All mail orders postmarked PRIOR to 01 May 03 will be honored at the Pre- Publication price, so if you haven't sent in your request and check, do so now. Link here for Description and Order Form: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/county/pitt/Chronicles%20Flyer%20Feb03.htm or if this doesn't 'jump', Link here: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/county/pitt/ PCHS is also planning Volume II, earmarked for 2004/2005. Begin now compiling your family history and photos to be included. There will be no charge for data submission and only a small charge for photos. Stay tuned! If you need more information and/or would like to be placed on my UpDate List for current news of the 1982 CHRONICLE status and advanced news of Volume II, please feel free to contact me at jewellebaker@cox.net These Volumes should be considered a Set. One will compliment the other as Vol. II will have a Chapter devoted to family updates and/or corrections by the Original Submitters to the 1982 CHRONICLE. Keep in mind that the 1982 CHRONICLE makes a very handsome, impressive and thoughtful gift (for any occasion) to your family members and genealogical- oriented Friends!! Those of you that help generate SO much interest and clamored for the RePrinting of our beloved Chronicles can 'Pat YourSelves On The Back' for being a valued part of PCHS's decision to RePrint!!! ..... You, also, have my appreciation! Thanks for your interest, we're here to help our genealogy cousins, and look forward to hearing from you. Jewelle jewellebaker@cox.net jewelle@coastalnet.com Main SURNAMES; CANNON; COX; JACKSON; McLAWHORN (all sp); WINGATE ++++ GenealogyPITT Co NC Friends In Research (Serving all Eastern/Coastal NC Counties) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genpcncfir http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genpcncfir/messages eMail scan by NAV & certified Virus Free