Folks, Anyone with connections to the Wilkinson family of the Pungo River area of Hyde / Beaufort Cos. should visit: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~davidnnc/d1.htm Ten Generations of Descendants of Richard WILKINSON. Of special interest is the family of Abraham Wilkinson I (c.1687-aft.1763) of Hyde County. John

I have made it through Volume II of "Some Colonial & Revolutionary Families of NC" by Marilu Burch Smallwood. Together with Vol I, it brings up the number of people to over 11,300, all available at www.gurganus.org. Below are the Hyde Co surnames that were added or modified from Vol II. There is a good amount of overlap between the two... so some of the people from volume I have had information added. Barrow, Bonner, Carter, Credle, Ellison, Gibbs, Mann, Midgette, Windley Ray Gurganus ray@gurganus.org www.gurganus.org

Folks, I have posted a new article, "Between 'Savage Man' and 'Most Faithful Englishman': Manteo and the Early Anglo-Indian Exchange, 1584-1590" by Michael L. Oberg, Volume XXIV (2000) Number 2. Itinerario, European Journal of Overseas History, Leiden University, The Netherlands. See: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~jmack/algonqin/oberg1.htm This article gives a perspective from the Native American point of view which I think anyone interested in the subject will find worthwhile. Thanks to Ray Credle for scanning this article. John

Interested in contacting, by letter or email, a current GIBBS family researcher. I hope there is someone in NC who will be generous enough to answer some of my SADLER/GIBBS genealogy questions for me? 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 #51 >Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 02:00:53 -0600 > ><< message2.txt >> ><< message4.txt >> ><< message6.txt >> _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

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Folks, This is an update on the William P. Cumming Map Society Meeting which will be held ath the Outer Banks History Center at Manteo on Sept. 29, 2001. John ---------------------------- > Hi Map Society Members, > > I have just received an email from KaeLi Spiers, Curator of the Outer > Banks History Center, regarding our meeting there on September 29th. > As you can see from the "pastings" below, she and Mr. David Stick have > planned an exciting and educational event. Many thanks to those who > have already RSVPd; for those who haven't, please try to let > me know by the middle of August whether or not you will be attending. > Also, we (my family minus the dogs) are planning to stop at ECU in > Greenville, NC, on Thursday the 27th of September to see their > Moseley map (one of only 3 that still exist, and the only one in this > hemisphere) and their Mouzon map. If anyone would like to join us > there, let me know and I will forward information re: directions, > parking, hours, etc. > > Thanks! > > Jay L. > > Greetings, Jay. I have spoken with David Stick several times recently > about the program and meeting scheduled here Sept. 29th. To his > credit, he is trying to nail down every last detail. I have some > update information for you... > > First of all, David has asked Bill Harris to present along with him. > Bill was a professional historian and superintendent of several sites > for the Park Service until retirement. Bill has continued to work on > a project the two of them started together several years ago, mapping > Kitty Hawk. Bill's depiction is circa 1900 when the Wright Brothers > first came to the Outer Banks. David's is dated 1929. David has > asked Bill to talk about his use of public records and archival > sources to produce an historically accurate map. > > David will also talk about many other topics, including how he > acquired the map collection that was part of the founding donation > that established the Outer Banks History Center. One of David's > concerns is that there won't be sufficient time for everything that > he wants to present. He also feels that many attendees will want to > take a tour of our stacks, which was not included in the original > schedule. He and I are both thinking that if people are coming all > the way out here, we want to provide a substantive program. > > What David & I have worked out as a suggested schedule revision is > this: > > 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.: Tour of OBHC stacks (optional). Sign-up ahead of > time will be required. > > 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.: Refreshments in the Roanoke Island Festival Park > Art Gallery. > > 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.: Meeting convenes in the Art Gallery for > introductions & announcements (such as dinner arrangements). David > Stick can begin his talk and introduce Bill Harris. > > 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.: Group moves to the OBHC Reading Room where maps > will be on display. David and Bill will continue their presentation. > > 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.: Tour of OBHC stacks (optional). Sign-up ahead of > time will be required. > > 7:00 p.m.: Meet for dinner at a local restaurant. > > David will do an excellent program, as I'm sure you have no doubts. > > KaeLi Spiers > Curator > Outer Banks History Center > mailto:kaeli.spiers@ncmail.net > > ------------------------------ > > James W Lester Jr > 6810 Creek Wood Drive > Chapel Hill, NC 27514 > ph. 919-932-4694 > mailto:jwl@mindspring.com > http://www.cummingmapsociety.org/ >

Folks, I have set up several linked web pages with some information on the first four (4) generations of the family of Henry Gibbs, Sr. and his wife Ann (Spencer?) Gibbs of Hyde Co., NC. Since the Gibbs family is so large and is connected by marriage to many other early Hyde families, we will compiled what information is available on these early generations before proceeding to the much larger extended Gibbs family. If you would like to contribute information to be posted on the first four generations of the Gibbs family, you may first wish to subscribe to the Henry Gibbs, Sr. Mailing List, if you haven't already. By doing so you can compare your information with other researchers. Any and all additions and/or corrections are welcome. Your assistance is needed and appreciated. Thanks. The URL for the Gibbs Pages is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/GIBBS.HTM John

Diane, Please go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchyde/HCHGSPUB.HTM the page listing the publications of the Hyde County Historical and Genealogical Society. At the bottom of the page are instructions for ordering publications. Thanks, John ------------------------------------------------- Stowe wrote: > > Diane Burrus Ransom is interested in ordering publications. My Email is stowe@pinn.net > > ==============================

Diane Burrus Ransom is interested in ordering publications. My Email is stowe@pinn.net

Folks, I have posted the Bible records of Willis Williams and Nathaniel Chase Williams, Sr., submitted by Ellen Williams. See the Bible Records box near the bottom of the Hyde Home Page. Thanks Ellen. Anyone else who wishes to submit their early Hyde Bible Records, please let me know. John

Subj: Reunion Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 17:01:01 -0400 From: "pattom" <pattom@erols.com> To: <jmack@carolina.net> WESTON REUNION - 2001 When: July 21, 2001 - 12 noon until Where: Englehard Fire Department, Highway #264 Come join the Weston Family at the Englehard Fire Department for the 6th annual family reunion. Please bring a covered dish, enough to feed your family. Speakers at this years reunion include Laura Snell with a research update on the Weston family that settled in Virginia and Massachusetts. Laura Credle will provide information on the James A. Weston memorial in Middleton, NC, and Lewis Forrest will discuss the Mattamuskeet Foundation. Patsy Weston Ayscue will introduce a 1900 Weston Scrapbook for review. RSVP is to Al Schmitt at (252)-926-1397 or Bob Schmitt at (252) 925-5381.

I was notified late yesterday that the feature date for Mattamuskeet Lodge on UNC-TV, "NC Now" program had been changed to Friday, July 13 and Monday, July 16 (instead of July 12, 13). "Take the road less traveled - to a place where time seems to move a little slower - Hyde County, NC" Margie Brooks, Executive Director Greater Hyde County Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 178, Swan Quarter, NC 27885 Ph: 252-926-9171 fax: 252-926-9312 email: hydecocc@beachlink.com www.albemarle-nc.com/hyde www.ocracoke-nc.com

From: "Lynn Harper" <lynn_harper@hotmail.com> Subject: DANIELS, Lara Jane/Civil War Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 16:02:51 -0700 To: NCHYDE-L@rootsweb.com Researching SADLER/DANIELS in NC. Gr-grandfather: SADLER, William Wallace (Does anyone know father's name/SADLER origins?) Born: 1838/40 Hyde Co., NC (Mattamuskeet) Died: 1912, Philadelphia, PA Married: 10 Feb 1859; (have copy of Cert.) Spouse: DANIELS, Lara Jane 1861 enlists Confederate Army. Seeking information on Lara...what happened to her? Were there children? Gratefully yours, Lynn in CA lynn_harper@hotmail.com -----------------------------------------

From: "Lynn Harper" <lynn_harper@hotmail.com> Subject: DANIELS, Lara Jane/Civil War Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 16:02:51 -0700 To: NCHYDE-L@rootsweb.com Researching SADLER/DANIELS in NC. Gr-grandfather: SADLER, William Wallace (Does anyone know father's name/SADLER origins?) Born: 1838/40 Hyde Co., NC (Mattamuskeet) Died: 1912, Philadelphia, PA Married: 10 Feb 1859; (have copy of Cert.) Spouse: DANIELS, Lara Jane 1861 enlists Confederate Army. Seeking information on Lara...what happened to her? Were there children? Gratefully yours, Lynn in CA lynn_harper@hotmail.com -----------------------------------------

Researching SADLER/DANIELS in NC. Gr-grandfather: SADLER, William Wallace (Does anyone know father's name/SADLER origins?) Born: 1838/40 Hyde Co., NC (Mattamuskeet) Died: 1912, Philadelphia, PA Married: 10 Feb 1859; (have copy of Cert.) Spouse: DANIELS, Lara Jane 1861 enlists Confederate Army. Seeking information on Lara...what happened to her? Were there children? 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 #46 >Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 01:00:52 -0600 > ><< message2.txt >> ><< message4.txt >> ><< message6.txt >> ><< message8.txt >> _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Dear Folks: My ancestors migrated West from the Mattamuskeet Lake area. Therefore, I am interested in anything about that area. Can anyone give me a brief history about the Lodge and the reason for trying to save it? "SWINDELL" was the name of my family. I believe many of them had property on both sides of the Lake. I know there is a place on the South side called "Swindell Crossing" and some of the family lived at Swan Landing. Here in Missouri we are trying to save a little church at Swinton, Stoddard Co., MO. My G-Grandfather, Thomas Moore Swindell, gave the land, sawed the lumber, and with the help of his sons and the men in the community, erected the church. It will be 100 years old in March 2002 and we plan to celebrate it's birthday with a Swindell Family Reunion sometime during the summer - probably early June. In the meantime, we are trying to raise enough money to make much needed repairs to save the building. I believe there are several Swindells in North Carolina who are descended from the same line as me. I would be delighted to hear from any of them. Sincerely yours, Vivian Swindell DeLong

Lewis Forrest wrote: > > John, > > By now, you and most of your subscribers have probably seen one or more > press releases indicating that the Senate Appropriation Committee's > appropriations bill for the Department of Interior included $3.5 million for > repairing and renovating Mattamuskeet Lodge. In spite of the efforts of > Congressman Walter Jones in support of the lodge project, the House > Appropriations Committee did not include any money for the lodge project. > > Senator John Edwards sent out a press release last week announcing the > Senate appropriation, and some who have read or heard that release may have > concluded that the Senate appropriation came from Senator Edward's efforts > alone. The full story is that Senator Helms was on top of the situation from > early on and requested $8.28 million, while Senator Edwards requested $3.0 > million. The appropriation of $3.5 million reflects the combined efforts of > both senators. > > After the Interior budget is debated on the Senate floor, it will be sent to > a conference committee representing the Senate and House where the line > items in the proposed Interior budget, including the lodge appropriation, > will be negotiated. Yesterday I spoke with Geoff Bowman, legislative aid on > Congressman Jones' staff, and he stated emphatically that Congressman Jones > plans to use his influence to the extent possible in support of the full > Senate appropriation when the conference committee meets. Realistically, the > $3.5 million may be reduced or completely eliminated in the conference > committee process. We have to hope for the best. > > I am personally grateful for the efforts of both senators, and all of the > organizations and individuals who advocated for the funding. The funding, > whatever it ends up being, will be in the 2002 budget, so no physical work > is likely to begin on the building before next spring. The repairs will take > considerable time, so we may not be able to use the building for 2-3 years, > even though funds are approved. The US Fish and Wildlife Refuge has applied > for a $1 million federal grant that will be decided later this month. If the > funds are awarded from this source, they will be available from the 2001 > budget, so some of the work can begin earlier. > > I still encourage everyone to write "thank you" letters to Senator Helms, > Senator Edwards, Senator Byrd (chairman of the Senate Appropriation > Subcommittee for Interior), and to Congressman Jones. Again, the staff > people in Washington say that old-fashioned letters get more attention than > emails, faxes, or phone calls. Handwritten letter are very appropriate for > anyone who does not have a type. > > Lewis C. Forrest, EdD > Executive Director > The Mattamuskeet Foundation > Email: mat-lake@coastalnet.com

Folks, I am forwarding this for Rosalyn. Please reply directly to her. Thanks, John ----------------------------------------- Rosalyn Horne mailto:rhfactor1@webtv.net July 9, 2001 Hello! Does anyone know if Emily Harris BURRUS, mother of Andrew BURRUS, was a decendant of Jack (John) HARRIS? Thank you for your help. I have been researching my family and Jack Harris is a mystery to me. Rosalyn -----------------------------------------

Folks, For your information. John ------------------------------------------ Ellen Cloud wrote: CEMETERY RECORDS, PORTSMOUTH ISLAND, NC added to my home page under "Related Files" http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/l/o/Ellen-F-Cloud ------------------------------------------

From: Mattamuskeet Foundation <mat-lake@coastalnet.com> Subj: Mattamuskeet Lodge Funding Date: June 29, 2001 I am sending this to a large number of people who have an interest in saving Mattamuskeet Lodge. I spoke with Wayne Boyles in Senator Helms' office late this afternoon and received some very encouraging news, salted with a measure of caution. The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Interior met yesterday and acted on Senator Helms' and Senator Edwards' letters of request for funds for Mattamuskeet Lodge and approved an amount between $3.0 million and $3.5 million. Boyles had not received the figure in writing but was certain an amount in this range was approved. Later, the full Senate Appropriations Committee met and approved the report of the Subcommittee. Now for the caution. There are two remaining steps in the process. First, the budget must be discussed on the Senate Floor. Most likely, the lodge funding will not be addressed by itself, but you never can tell. Second, if the matter survives the floor discussion, it goes to a committee that must reconcile what the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Interior comes up with. This could result in increasing or decreasing the final appropriation, but it is highly unlikely that it will be tossed out without any funding. Wayne Boyles has worked for Senator Helms for 18 years and he is trained to be cautious, but he feels we will get the $3 million and may get more. I called the contact person in Senator Edwards' office to confirm the information and get her perspective on the matter, but she was not aware that the committee had acted. She promised to find out something by Monday. I have received a number of emails and phone calls this week as the result of the article in the current issue of Carolina Country. Only one email was negative, and the individual was not opposed to an appropriation. He merely thought our figures were padded and felt $1 million would be more than enough to repair and renovate the building (and all that the old building was worth to NC). If you wrote or called one of the Senators in support of this funding, I sincerely thank you and the people of Hyde County will be eternally grateful for your support. The lodge building has always stood for a spirit of cooperation in Hyde County and my goal has been and will continue to be to spread that spirit throughout eastern North Carolina and beyond. Please take time to write a letter of thanks to Senator Robert C. Byrd, in his role as chairman of the Senate Appropriation Subcommittee for Interior, and Senators Helms and Edwards for their help in requesting the funds. In your letter, I suggest that you ask the two NC senators to please continue monitoring this appropriation throughout the remaining steps in the process to protect our interests. I have been advised that a US postal letter is better than an email for this purpose. The Honorable Robert C. Byrd (Chairman, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Interior) United States Senate 311 Senate Hart Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-3954 The Honorable Jesse Helms United States Senator 403 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-3301 Phone: 202-224-6342 The Honorable John Edwards United States Senate 225 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-3305 Phone: 202-224-3154 If you have any questions about the process or anything else I might answer, feel free to contact me. Lewis C. Forrest, EdD, Executive Director The Mattamuskeet Foundation, Inc. mailto:mat-lake@coastalnet.com 4377 Lewis Lane Road, Ayden, NC 28513 USA Ph:1-252-746-4221 Fax: 252-746-4698 Learn more about Lake Mattamuskeet and Mattamuskeet Lodge at: http://www.mattamuskeet.org