Still searching for info on great-grandfather William Wallace SADLER. Found Ananias SADLER died 1853 in NC Index of Wills. Does anyone know who his wife may have been? Or names of children? Working on a hunch. Thank you for any help/clues/suggestions. Lynn in CA lynn_harper@hotmail.com >From: NCHYDE-D-request@rootsweb.com >Reply-To: NCHYDE-L@rootsweb.com >To: NCHYDE-D@rootsweb.com >Subject: NCHYDE-D Digest V01 #71 >Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 09:00:57 -0600 > ><< message2.txt >> ><< message4.txt >> _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Folks, For the past month or so I have been working on putting the 1820 Hyde Co. census online and just uploaded the last of it this afternoon. You can view the 1820 Census homepage at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/1820CEN.HTM I hope this new addition will help in the search for your ancestors. John McGowan was hospitalized this past Saturday so if any of you have sent him a query or note in the past 4 or 5 days and haven't received a response this is the reason. If you have sent John a query and wish it to be posted right away please forward it on to me and I'll see that it gets put online. My e-mail address is: genie12@bellsouth.net. I will not be at my computer from October 25 - Nov. 5 so hold off sending any notes or queries to my desk until my return. Glenn and I are taking a little hiatus to the Outer Banks and Hyde County and will be at the courthouse in Swan Quarter at the Hyde County Historial and Genealogical Society meeting on the 28th at 2:30. I hope to see a lot of you there! Kay Lynn

Folks, Below is the URL for the new Swan Days web site from Margie Brooks. Ya'll come!!! John -------------------------------------------------- > "Greater Hyde Co. Chamber of Commerce" wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > Just to let you know the Swan Days website is up: > > http://www.albemarle-nc.com/hyde/events/swandays.htm > > Hope that you'll come and bring a friend! > > "Take the road less traveled - to a place where time seems to move a > little slower: Hyde County, NC" > Margie Brooks, Executive Director > P. O. Box 178, Swan Quarter, NC 27885 > Ph: 888-493-3826 or 252-926-9171, Fax: 252-926-9041 > Email: hydecocc@beachlink.com > Website: www.albemarle-nc.com.hyde and www.ocracoke-nc.com

Folks, John McGowan called me late this afternoon and said he'd be offline while his computer was in the shop. Seems the CPU fan was not working and the computer overheated. I don't know how long he will be out of commission but in the meantime please send all submissions and queries to me at: genie12@bellsouth.net and I'll get to them in the order I receive them. Hopefully this "fix" will not take too long. Thankfully I'm on the downhill swing of the death index now!! I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my typing volunteers: John McGowan, Coley Jordan, Ray Gurganus, Nola Duffy and most especially Sally & Clarence Gargis who single-handedly did just about the last 2/3 of the index. Had it not been for all of you, I would surely still be doing this index into the year 2002. I hope I did not wear out my welcome with any of you and that you might be available should we ever need typists again. My best to all of you on this stormy Friday Tennessee evening. Kay Lynn

I hope this request doesn't sound too silly, but I am writing short, family stories for Christmas gifts and such for my family. I've started on one for my ggrandfather, William Wallace SADLER,(1840-1912), who enlisted in the Confederate Army 9 Sept 1861. Can anyone tell me, from an old letter, diary, or newspaper, what the weather was like in Hyde County, NC that long ago fall day? And what kind of crops would the farmers have been planting in that area? Thank you so much for your help and guidance. I've been reading a great deal about NC, the War of the Rebellion, and trying to piece together my stubborn SADLER/DANIELS/WATSON family members. Lynn in CA lynn_harper@hotmail.com >From: NCHYDE-D-request@rootsweb.com >Reply-To: NCHYDE-L@rootsweb.com >To: NCHYDE-D@rootsweb.com >Subject: NCHYDE-D Digest V01 #66 >Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 11:00:50 -0600 > ><< message2.txt >> ><< message4.txt >> _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

COLLINS Query R. S. Spencer, Jr. mailto:romsandy@beachlink.com September 5, 2001 Seeking information on Abijah COLLINS, a free woman of color, who died in 1862. According to her Hyde County estate papers, she purchased herself a husband named Solomon, probably about 1840, but have been unable to locate bill of sale for Solomon. Also seeking information on other members of the Hyde County COLLINS family in the 1800s. I am working on an article about Abijah for the fall issue of "High Tides". R. S. Spencer, Jr.

Folks, I just received the following message. Can anyone tell me if they were from Hyde County or not? Thanks, John ------------------------- World War II Veterans: I found these Gurganus's listed as either missing or buried overseas: Gurganus, Arthur; Torpedoman, United States Navy; Jan 08 1946; Manila, the Philippines; Missing, Purple Heart Medal Gurganus, William; Chief Electrician's Mate, United States Navy; Dec 07 1941, Honolulu, Hawaii; Missing; Purple Heart Medal Gurganus, Cecil; Second Lieutenant, 377th Fighter Squadron, 362nd Fighter Group; Mar 27 1945; Lorraine, France; Buried, Purple Heart Medal & Air Medal Ray Gurganus ------------------------

The Mattamuskeet Lodge Throw will make its debut at Swan Days, December 2-3, 2001. Developed by the Partnership for the Sounds as a fund raising project for the Mattamuskeet Lodge, the colorful throw sells for $50.00 plus tax. All proceeds go to the renovation of Mattamuskeet Lodge. Advance orders are encouraged. For guaranteed Christmas delivery, please order by September 14. To order, contact the Partnership for th Sounds office at 1-888-737-0437. Ask for Helen. Credit cards accepted. Throws may be picked up in the Partnership for the Sounds tent at Swan Days or mailed for a $5.00 shipping fee. The throw measures 52" X 69" and the colors are much brighter than as shown. [For photo, see the Announcements page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/ANNOUNCE.HTM

Hello I am searching for the following persons who may have been born or lived in Hyde County or the surrounding area: John M Litchfield mrd Sophia Watson Their daughter: Virginia Arthur Litchfield mrd Frank Cuthrell I know that their daughter, Juanita (b 1890) lived in Beaufort County, however, I believe that at least Sophia may have come from Hyde. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you and God Bless Amy

Folks, Below are some recent files posted from our neighboring counties which may be of interest to you. John ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Recent Uploads to the NC USGenWeb Archives http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/beaufort/deeds/p1-50.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/beaufort/deeds/p51-100.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/beaufort/deeds/p101-150.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/beaufort/deeds/p151-200.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/beaufort/deeds/p201-250.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/beaufort/deeds/p251-300.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/beaufort/deeds/p301-370.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/gatlin20.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/gatlin21.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/gatlin22.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/gatlin23.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/gatlin24.txt ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Census Images Online 1800, 1810 Currituck County NC http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/currituck/census/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Folks, As you may know, we have set up a page on Hyde County Churches, past and present, at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/CHURCHES.HTM We already have information on a few of the Hyde Churches online in connection with our Photos Pages, and now we will begin adding info on the other churches from the Hyde History Book, published in 1976. However, this data and the accompanying photos, being compiled 25 years ago, may need updating. To do so, we need the assistance of one and all. If you have information or photos on any of the Hyde Churches, past and present, please let me know. If you are a member of a particular church, please contact your pastor and ask for info, or take your camera next time you are there. Or if you have the telephone number, email address, or mailing address of any church, please forward this to me. Please folks, we need your help. We can't do this without your assistance. We will appreciate any and all assistance. Thanks. Also, does anyone know if the Hyde Co. High School has an email address? Thanks. John

Searching for the parents and siblings of my ggf Edward COOPER, born Abt. 1810, probably in Martin County, North Carolina. Sometime between 1860 and 1870 he moved to Hyde County, North Carolina. His children were: James COOPER, b. Abt 1842, probably in Martin County, NC Francis COOPER, b. Abt 1852, probably in Martin County, NC Sylvanus COOPER, b. April 1855 in Jamesville, Martin County, NC **Sylvanus' wives were Sally (?) and Rebecca ROSE, b. Abt 1861, daughter of Samuel W. ROSE and Caroline Amanda SMITH Joseph COOPER, b. Abt 1858 in Jamesville, Martin County, NC George Edward COOPER, b. Abt 1860, either Martin or Hyde Co. NC **George's wife was Mary Ellen LIVERMAN, b. September 1861, daughter of William LIVERMAN and Eleanor GALLAGHER. Martha COOPER, b. Abt. 1865, either in Martin or Hyde Co. NC Jesse COOPER, b. Abt 1869, either in Martin or Hyde Co. NC One of Edward COOPER's wives probably was Caroline Sawyer, other given names for possible wives are Levina, Fanny and Elizabeth. Looking for any help and willing to share information. Ruffin R Cooper rrcgenealogy@home.com

Translation please: (from Civil War photos/American Memory) sections of "chevaux-de- firse" before Confederate main works. Siege of Petersburg, VA June 1864-April 1865 Can anyone tell me where Jarratt's Station, Virginia is located? Spent most of yesterday reading Civil War material on NC troops, both Union and Confederate. I learned a great deal. Would like to contact anyone related to Private Benjamin SADLER, resident of Hyde Co.; he enlisted 9 Sept 1861, same day as my great-grandfather, William Wallace SADLER, enlisted. Believe family connected. Gratefully yours, Lynn in CA lynn_harper@hotmail.com >From: NCHYDE-D-request@rootsweb.com >Reply-To: NCHYDE-L@rootsweb.com >To: NCHYDE-D@rootsweb.com >Subject: NCHYDE-D Digest V01 #59 >Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2001 11:01:00 -0600 > ><< message2.txt >> ><< message4.txt >> _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Folks, Below is an interesting announcement from the DAR which Kay Lynn saw on another county mailing list. I submitted the names of several of my ancestors and below the announcement is the reply I received for Joseph Gibbs. John ------------------------------------------------------------------- *Announcing* Now Available FREE DAR PATRIOT LOOKUP SERVICE Do you think you have a Revolutionary patriot (male or female) in your family tree? The DAR will search their database of proven Revolutionary patriots free of charge. This service is available at http://www.dar.org/cgi-bin/natsociety/pi_lookup.cfm Sincerely, Susan Tillman National Chairman - VIS Committee http://www.dar.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------- Reply: Joseph Gibbs was not found in our index. This does not mean that he did not serve in some capacity during the Revolutionary War. It simply means that no one has yet joined DAR using his service. Sincerely, Mary Lynn Jackson Patriot Lookup Volunteer ----------------------------------------------------------

Folks, Just thought I'd drop all of you a line letting you know that Lois Johnson Meekins sent her Dare County Cemetery book to the publishers today. She's having 1500 copies printed and I think they'll go like hotcakes once they hit the stand. The publisher has told her it will be 3 months before the books are delivered to her but you can place an order with Lois now. Her prepublication price is $35.00 plus whatever NC tax there is. I don't as yet know if the $35.00 includes the shipping & handling. If you'd like to preorder one of these books please address Lois at: Lois Johnson Meekins 142 Waterlily Rd. Coinjock, NC 27923 or e-mail her at: ljmeekins@inteliport.com Kay Lynn

In a message dated 08/09/2001 1:53:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lynn_harper@hotmail.com quotes: > "State of North Carolina > Hyde County: This may certify that on the 10th day of February > 1859 at two oclock at the House of(sp? name)Watsons on the Ridge in said > County I solomized the rites of Matrimony between Wm Wallace Sadler & Lara > Jane Daniels & pronounced them man and wife. > (signed) Jno S. Burrus...(?sp/Preacher)" This license leads me to another question, too. I would be interested in learning about any Hyde/Currituck county preachers named Burrus or Shelton in the latter part of the 19th century. My grandfather was born in 1896 in Kitty Hawk (then Currituck County), the first-born son of Kitty Hawk-born parents, and was given the first and middle names "Shelton Burrus", neither of which were family names. I was told as a child that he was named for an itinerant preacher. His parents were Primitive Baptists, or at least his mother was. I've always wondered who the preacher was. I know the preachers travelled Hyde and Currituck and surrounding counties by boat for preaching services. Any ideas? Deanna

Received a spidery, two-sided, handwritten marriage license copy issued to William Wallace SADLER, (my great-grandfather)...(1840;NC-1912;PA). "State of North Carolina Hyde County: This may certify that on the 10th day of February 1859 at two oclock at the House of(sp? name)Watsons on the Ridge in said County I solomized the rites of Matrimony between Wm Wallace Sadler & Lara Jane Daniels & pronounced them man and wife. (signed) Jno S. Burrus...(?sp/Preacher)" Can anyone tell me the first name before Watsons? It almost looks like "Proust?" Can anyone tell me the word signed after Burrus name? Also seeking information on Lara Jane Daniels. Deeply appreciate any help you may give me. Will share my genealogy with others. Thank you. Gratefully yours, Lynn in CA lynn_harper@hotmail.com >From: NCHYDE-D-request@rootsweb.com >Reply-To: NCHYDE-L@rootsweb.com >To: NCHYDE-D@rootsweb.com >Subject: NCHYDE-D Digest V01 #58 >Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 13:00:54 -0600 > ><< message2.txt >> ><< message4.txt >> _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Folks, As most of you are aware, our Hyde Pages has an onsite Search Engine at the top of the Home Page, provided by FreeFind. Each week FreeFind send me a report of activity on the Search Engine, including what surnames were searched for. On a number of occasions, I have noticed that there have been searches for my surname, McGowan. Unfortunately the search engine will return "hits" for the surname throughout the Hyde Pages, and since my name is at the bottom of many of the pages so that folks can get in touch with me, so the searcher will have to search through all of the "hits" to find data on the McGowan family. So if anyone is interested in information on the McGowan family in Hyde, Tyrrell, Perquimans (1700s), Beaufort of Pamlico Counties or points west, please contact me personally. Below is part of the report I receive from FreeFind showing the words searched for during the past week. (Before anyone asks, it does not give the name or the email address of who did the searches.): ----------------------------------------- Top 50 Keywords --------------- From: Sun Jul 29 00:00:00 PDT 2001 To: Sun Aug 05 00:00:00 PDT 2001 (Not including common words such as "the") Count Keyword ----- ------- 63 swindell 23 windley 22 mcgowan 17 fincannon 12 white 11 voliva 10 daniels 9 ensley 9 midgette 8 price 7 long 7 obituaries 6 brinn 6 sadler 6 gibbs 5 boomer 5 ned 5 spencer 5 william 5 george 5 jacob 4 family 4 sudie 4 bennett 4 basket 4 cutrell 4 tyson 4 mallison 4 picnic 3 byron 3 horace 3 nathan 3 payne 3 margaret 3 families 3 hooten 3 green 3 dunn 3 mann 2 shelton 2 susan 2 ardella 2 dick 2 penelope 2 adams 2 davis 2 harrison 2 keech 2 sadlerv 2 lucy -----------------------------------

Folks, I've posted the wills of John Williams, Sr. (1787) of Ocracoke and of Henry Gibbs, Sr. (1759) of Hyde Co., both courtesy of Ellen Williams. John

Folks, For your information. Recent Uploads to the NC USGenWeb Archives. Pamlico Co., NC Deeds: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/brabl01.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/fere01.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/fere02.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/gatlin02.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/gatlin03.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/gatlin04.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/gatlin05.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/horton01.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/horton01.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/lewis01.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/pamlico/deeds/long01.txt John