Folks, Seeking info on family of Joab DANIELS who married in 1810 to Nancy McGOWAN in Craven Co., NC. Joab had lived in Hyde Co. in 1790 & 1800. Any assistance with Joab & nANCY (McGOWAN) DANIELS and their children will be appreciated. Thanks, John McGowan jmack@carolina.net

Folks, I've just published the Hyde Co. Lunacy records from 1899-1930. I've put a link to these records on the Hyde County homepage in the box entitled "Hyde Co. Articles & Documents" and have also put a link on the "What's New" page so you will be able to find it easily. I hope you can use these records in your research. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/LUNACY.HTM Kay Lynn

Folks, For the past several years John & I have discussed whether to set up a page for submissions of Hyde County family group sheets from you, the researchers. Neither of us have figured out how to set up a Family Group Sheet form where it will automatically be sent to one of our webpages so yesterday I tinkered around with a form where you can cut/paste a family group sheet onto an e-mail, fill in your information, and then send it to me for posting. I don't know how well this project will work or even if any of you are interested in submitting your family group sheets but thought we'd give it a whirl. To give it a try simply go to the following page and read the instructions. The form is at the bottom of this page. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/FAMGROUP.HTM John filled out a FGS on one of his McGowan's and sent it to me yesterday and this is the result. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/WMMCGOW1.HTM I've put a link to the FGS Project on the Hyde homepage in the "Family History" box and also put a link on our What's New page. Let me know if any of you think this project will be worthwhile. Your comments will be welcomed. Kay Lynn

This is by far, the best county site I have encountered--you guys really do a wonderful job! Susan in MA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kay Sheppard" <genie12@bellsouth.net> To: <NCHYDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 11:03 AM Subject: New census addition! > Well folks, I told you that we had another exciting addition coming up. Our host, John McGowan, just put the finishing touches to the Hyde County 1880 census and it's now online for your viewing pleasure. John & I both hope this addition will serve to help you find more information on your ancestors. A link to this census is also posted on our homepage in the "Census" box. THANKS John!! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/1880CEN.HTM > > Kay Lynn > > > ============================== > 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 >

Well folks, I told you that we had another exciting addition coming up. Our host, John McGowan, just put the finishing touches to the Hyde County 1880 census and it's now online for your viewing pleasure. John & I both hope this addition will serve to help you find more information on your ancestors. A link to this census is also posted on our homepage in the "Census" box. THANKS John!! http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/1880CEN.HTM Kay Lynn

Folks, I have the pleasure of announcing a new addition to our webpage. In 1988 a few brave souls dared to scrounge around in the attic of the Hyde County courthouse and found the 1890 Tax List. With no 1890 census available this source will be most useful to Hyde County researchers. Mind you, not all folks that lived in Hyde County in 1890 are represented on this tax list but I think a goodly portion of the heads of household will be found here. Our thanks goes to Crestena Jennings Oakley for taking the original list and transcribing it and to Ellen Williams who brought this list to our attention. Hope you enjoy it! Stay tuned--more goodies coming soon. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/1890TAX.HTM Kay Lynn PS: Anyone wishing to submit any Hyde County records/photos please get in touch with either John or I and we'll be glad to put them online.

Folks--does anyone have the answer to this question? If so, please send all replies to starparks@meckcom.net Thanks, Kay Lynn --------------------------- I have a marriage certificate for William Berry who married Jane Gibbs on April 25, 1860 and a marriage certificate for William Berry, son of John and Mary Berry, to Sophia Spencer, daughter of William W. Spencer and Susan Spencer, January 1, 1872. Does anyone know if this is the same William Berry, or not?

Folks, The SC (State Coordinator) of the NCGENWEB has announced that the following counties are now available for adoption: Albemarle, Beaufort, Pasquotank, Rockingham and Wayne County. Anyone who is interested in hosting one of these counties should visit the NCGENWEB Volunteer Page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgenweb/volunteer.html to learn what the responsibilities of a CC (County Coordinator) are. John

Folks, If any of you have information on Dan's ancestor, George R. Watts, please reply to him personally at his e-mail address listed below. I think sometimes we all believe that some of our ancestors might have been on that same elusive space ship. :-) Kay Lynn ---------------------- OK, I'm down to groveling and begging. Will work for half baked innuendo and guesses. Does anyone have anything on: George R. Watts (from Maryland) and/or Annie his wife. and/or Four daughters - names unknown Possible son Daniel T (maybe Tarlington) Watts Annie died 6 May 1899 in Makelyville. Buried in Episcopal Church Yard. Obit in (Washington, Beaufort County, NC Newspaper) called George "Captain" Lumber Schooner ? Fishing ? Ferry ? Space ship ? Family appears to have come from Baltimore to Makelyville circa 1891 and vanishes after Annie died 1899. Dan Griggs treesfor2@aol.com

Perhaps you can help? My wife and I were recently in Gull Rock trying to find some of her ancestor's graves. We found the Pugh cemetery and the Brooks cemetery. We were unable to find the O'Neal Cemetery (No. 27 in the "In Memory of - An Index to Hyde County Cemeteries, By Swindell and Spencer). Any clues as to whether this cemetery is still accessible by road? We also tried to find the houses of Millard Filmore Payne and Ione O'Neal. The Paynbe house looked remarkably like the current Gull Rock Community Center. The O'Neal home was not evident from the road. Do you know if the O'neal house is still standing? Thanks for any help. Kevin Crofton P.S. My names of interest in eastern Hyde County are White, Payne, Midgette. I have a limited amount of info and some photos of gravestones. I'll be glad to share all I have, just send me a note. Kevin Crofton 2311 Wilson St Durham NC 27705 1-919-286-6009> crofton99@att.net

To each and every loved one and friend.... In this coming New Year we wish you ... Many new hopes and dreams to build your future upon. Rain to wash away your past failures and mistakes. Sunshine to brighten your most darkest moments. Laughter to fill the air in which you breathe. The winter cold to freeze any grudges you hold. The summer's warmth to melt your heart. Music and peace to fill your mind as you sleep. Health and happiness in each day that you are given. Acceptance of whatever may come your way. Grace to withstand the trials of life. Faith to move mountains. But most of all we wish you love in which you can share throughout the New Year in hopes that it will all come back to you ten fold. After all, isn't that what we all need? Have a Happy and Wondrous 2003! John and Kay Lynn

Folks, We have received information of the possibility of a war time diary of Lt. James W. Gibbs (1841-1910) of Company F of the 33rd NC Infantry, "The Dixie Invincibles". I would appreciate it very much if anyone with knowledge of this diary, or with information on present day descendants of Lt. Gibbs or his siblings, contacting me. Your assistance will be appreciated. John mailto:jmack@carolina.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Info on Lt. James W. Gibbs: James W. Gibbs resided in Hyde County where he enlisted. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant on Sept. 9, 1861. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on Aug. 5, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Fredericksburg, VA, Dec. 13, 1862. Parolled and exchanged on or about Dec. 17, 1862. Returned to duty in Jan.-Feb., 1863. Wounded at Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863. Returned to duty prior to Sept. 1, 1863. Reported on duty as acting commander of Company A of this regiment during Sept.-Oct., 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left foot at Jericho Mills, VA, May 23, 1864. Reported absent sick in November-December, 1864. Retired to the Invalid Corps on Jan. 11, 1865, by reason of disability. Resigned on Feb. 18, 1865. Resignation accepted on Mar. 16, 1865. James W. Gibbs was born Apr. 26, 1841 and died Feb. 18, 1910, the son of Benjamin M. Gibbs and Sarah R. Jennette. He married Martha M. Gibbs, daughter of Hilliard Gibbs & Mrs. Angeline E. Saunderson Gaskins, in 1866. James W. Gibbs and his wife are both buried at Amity Methodist Church Cemetery in Hyde County. James' headstone reads, "1st Lieutenant Co. F, 33 Regiment N.C. Recruit" "A truer nobler heart never beat within a human breast." Mrs. James W. Gibbs, his widow, applied for Confederate Widows Pension in 1928. 1850 Census: (Mattamuskeet District) - Benjamin M. Gibbs 40, Sarah R. 39, Benjamin F. 20, Robert J. 19, Dorcas J. 17, Thomas L. 16, Nancy E. 14, Amanda A. 13, William H. 11, James W. 9, Sarah A. 7, Mary M. 5, Richard W. 3, Lavincia M. 5/12. 1860 Census: (Middletown District) - Sarah Gibbs 45, W. H. 21, J. W. 18, S. A. 17, M. 15, L.M. 12, Augustine 9. 1870 Census: (Lake Landing District) - James 28, merchant, Martha 20, Polly 25. 1880 Census: (Lake Landing District) - James W. 39, farmer/merchant, Martha 31, Sophia McKinney 15 (no relation), Robert Thompson 19 (nephew) 1900 Census: (Lake Landing District) - James W. Gibbs 59, Martha M. 50, Julia A. 45 (sister in law), Angie C. 13 (niece) Brothers in the Confederacy: Benjamin F. Gibbs - Spencer's Rangers. UDC Members: Martha M. Gibbs, Matt Ransom Chapter # 444, Middletown, N.C. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Over Thanksgiving and Christmas I have been reading a good book referred to me by another genealogy researcher. The book is "Albion's Seed" by David Hackett Fischer. In what I've read so far, it compares/contrasts the 17th and 18th century cultures of Massachusetts, Virginia, the Delaware River valley, and the areas in England where the immigrants were from. Two genealogy-related topics are how the peoples kept the same naming choices and traditions. In Puritan Massachusetts, given names were mostly Biblical (John, Joseph, Samuel, etc). In colonial Virginia, given names were more often names of English rulers (William, George, Robert, etc.). In PA and DE, they were more mixed. Another pattern is in how the names were passed down - in MA, the first-born was typically named after the parents, and the second-born after grandparents. In VA, this was reversed, with the grandparents' names used first and then the parents' names. The author provides a few family trees as examples. It's also interesting to note how they named the new counties and towns much like those in the areas in England where they were from - the Puritans mainly from eastern England, the Virginians mainly from southern and western England, and the Quakers in PA and DE mainly from northern England. Other interesting items were in how the speech and cooking customs of the immigrants are very much like they are in the corresponding areas in England - thus southern cooking and the southern drawl partially have their origins in England - not just American creations! I had wondered for years why people in my own family pronounce "across" as "acrost". I had always guessed it was from southerners improvising with the English language, but the author quotes this specific example as one that originated in England. Most of my NC ancestors came down from colonial VA... So if you're looking for some good reading - see if you can find a copy of the book.

Nancy, The Winfields, Davis, Jones and Gurganus families are some of my ancestors. Where can "The Genealogy of the Satterthwaite Family", compiled by Shirley Ann Satterthwaite de Carmo, be obtained? Thanks, John -------------------------------------------- Njdunbar@aol.com wrote: > > I am looking for the origin of William Dunbar and William Satterthwaite who > are witnesses on Benjamin Rigney's will in the 1730s in Hyde or Beaufort Co, > NC area. > > Also, I am trying to sort out the Satterthwaites- > I have- > William Satterthwaite-witness on will in 1730s,his widow Rebecca sells land > in 1736-land located on west side of Matchpongo River(Pungo) > > Their sons Joseph, William Jr and Abraham buy and sell land throughout the > 1740s, 50s and 60s. > Joseph dies in 1766-I can't find his will , so I don't know his descendants > but believe he is ancestor of Fenner Bryan Satterthwaite of Washington NC > area. > William Jr dies in 1787,his will list children Abraham, Isaac,William > ,Jemima,Hester, and Sarah. > Abraham who is married to Lydia Wilkinson, dies in 1776. His will lists > children Jonathan, Abraham Jr,William, Elizabeth, Marmaduke, and Nancy.This > family is written up in THE GENEALOGY OF THE SATTERTHWAITE FAMILY compiled by > Shirley Ann Satterthwaite de Carmo in 1990. > > All of these Satterthwaites lived, bought and sold land etc in the > Beaufort/Hyde Co NC area around the Pungo River on all sides. > Allied families include Slade, Windley, Winfield,Davis, Jones, Clark, > Gurganus, Wilkinson and in 1900 Clarence Dunbar of New Lake married Ida > Satterthwaite. > > Ida's dad was Henry Davis Satterthwaite 1840-1920 of Sidney Crossroads. His > parents were William Satterthwaite and Clarkie Liscomb both from Yeatesville > NC, according ot Henry Davis Satterthwaite's death certificate. > > My problem-where does Henry's dad William Satterthwaite who would have been > born about 1790-1800, fit into the above mentioned Satterthwaites. Which of > the 3 brothers does he descend from, Joseph, Abraham or William? How does > this family fit together. > William's widow Clarkie <Henry Davis and his brothers Jerimiah and Bartemus > were living with Clarkie's 72 year old mother Sarah Liscomb(Liskum) on the > 1850 census. > > Does anyone have any ideas about this family?? > > Thank you so much, > Nancy Dunbar > Ann Arbor, MI > > ============================== > 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

All I can say is a big AMEN to Ray's recommendation! It is a thick book but you start anywhere and read a chapter at a time. Still, I found it so interesting that I could not put it down and read it cover to cover like an engaging mystery. Nola

I am looking for the origin of William Dunbar and William Satterthwaite who are witnesses on Benjamin Rigney's will in the 1730s in Hyde or Beaufort Co, NC area. Also, I am trying to sort out the Satterthwaites- I have- William Satterthwaite-witness on will in 1730s,his widow Rebecca sells land in 1736-land located on west side of Matchpongo River(Pungo) Their sons Joseph, William Jr and Abraham buy and sell land throughout the 1740s, 50s and 60s. Joseph dies in 1766-I can't find his will , so I don't know his descendants but believe he is ancestor of Fenner Bryan Satterthwaite of Washington NC area. William Jr dies in 1787,his will list children Abraham, Isaac,William ,Jemima,Hester, and Sarah. Abraham who is married to Lydia Wilkinson, dies in 1776. His will lists children Jonathan, Abraham Jr,William, Elizabeth, Marmaduke, and Nancy.This family is written up in THE GENEALOGY OF THE SATTERTHWAITE FAMILY compiled by Shirley Ann Satterthwaite de Carmo in 1990. All of these Satterthwaites lived, bought and sold land etc in the Beaufort/Hyde Co NC area around the Pungo River on all sides. Allied families include Slade, Windley, Winfield,Davis, Jones, Clark, Gurganus, Wilkinson and in 1900 Clarence Dunbar of New Lake married Ida Satterthwaite. Ida's dad was Henry Davis Satterthwaite 1840-1920 of Sidney Crossroads. His parents were William Satterthwaite and Clarkie Liscomb both from Yeatesville NC, according ot Henry Davis Satterthwaite's death certificate. My problem-where does Henry's dad William Satterthwaite who would have been born about 1790-1800, fit into the above mentioned Satterthwaites. Which of the 3 brothers does he descend from, Joseph, Abraham or William? How does this family fit together. William's widow Clarkie <Henry Davis and his brothers Jerimiah and Bartemus were living with Clarkie's 72 year old mother Sarah Liscomb(Liskum) on the 1850 census. Does anyone have any ideas about this family?? Thank you so much, Nancy Dunbar Ann Arbor, MI

I am researching many family names in the Hyde area who are descendants of Benjamin and Mary Jane Mackey. They are: Mackey, Barber, Collins, Chance, Spencer, Burrus, and many more. Would like any information relating to this line. I've hit a brick wall with Benjamin Mackey's parents. Lason Mackey-Hines pittsaka@aol.com

Folks, Christmas Greetings to one and all. Hoping you have a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. May our prayers for Peace prevail over those who wish War. John

Researching the following with Hyde connections: Mann, Credle, Forbes, Swindell, Lucas, Hollowell, Ballance, Sadler. Gary Mann Atlanta, Ga ________________________________________________ PeoplePC: It's for people. And it's just smart. http://www.peoplepc.com