Someone sent this to me, so I don't know it's origin. INTERESTING IF TRUE The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be. Here are some facts about the 1500's: 1. Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married. 2. Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water." 3. Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and off the roof. Hence the saying "It's raining cats and dogs." 4. There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence. 5. The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying "dirt poor." The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on the floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until when you opened the door it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entranceway. Hence the saying a "thresh hold." (Getting quite an education, aren't you?) 6. In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day. Sometimes stew had food in it that had been there for quite a while. Hence the rhyme, "Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old." 7. Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could "bring home the bacon." They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and "chew the fat." 8. Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous. 9. Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or "upper crust." 10. Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of holding a "wake." 11. England is old and small and the local folks started running out of places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take the bones to a "bone-house" and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the "graveyard shift") to listen for the bell; thus, someone could be "saved by the bell" or was considered a "dead ringer." And that's the truth... Now, whoever said that History was boring ! ! ! Educate someone...Share these facts with a friend. Betty Pace

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jamesluckey3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/112.1584/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I have ties to David Enochs Hedgpeth born 1815 Lincoln County tn came to Benton County Mo in 1841 carolynluckey@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: robinjopmoore Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/5106/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm trying to find any information at all about Robert Orr who appears to be the progenitor of most of the Orr's in southeastern NC. The earliest record concerning him located thus far is in a Johnston County deed book in which we find land transactions between Robert Orr and Reuben Hunter. Robert Orr sold Reuben Hunter a plot of land on 10 November 1761 which had been earlier granted to Robert Orr by the province of NC. Reuben Hunter later sold to Robert Orr land on the 27th March 1765. That is the sum total of my knowledge of him. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Robin Moore Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

To all correspondents on these lists I wanted to let you know the following information: Sarah Helen Barrow McDonald passed away on March 4, 2008. She was the daughter of Linton Barrow and Sarah Isabella Jinnette Barrow of Johnston County, the granddaughter of Nathan James Jinnette and Sarah Cox Jinnette of Johnston County, North Carolina. Sarah Helen Barrow McDonald Mrs. Sarah Helen Barrow McDonald - POOLER - Mrs. Sarah Helen Barrow McDonald, 80, died March 4, 2008, at her daughter's residence. She was a native of Evans County and lived in Chatham County for most of her life. She was a former member of the Chevis Oaks Baptist Church and of the Seeker Sunday School Class there. She was currently a member of the Central Baptist Church where she was active in the Senior Adult Class. She was active in the Chatham County School System when her children were in school. She was predeceased by her parents, Linton and Sarah Isabella Jinnette Barrow, her husband of 33years, Earl McDonald, a daughter, Sarah Carolyn Buttersworth, a sister, Inez Groover, and two brothers, Ledford Barrow and Lester Barrow, a son-in -law, Raymond O'Brien, and a grandson, Trey Bamburg. Survivors are four daughters and three sons-in-law, Nancy O'Brien of Ellabell, Shirley and Hickman Bamburg of Pooler, Brenda and Jesse Collins of Savann ah, and Sherry and the Rev. Kenne! th Harr elson of Pooler, a son and daughter-in-law, Harrie E. Jr., and Barbara McDonald of Odom, a sister, Edna Mae Love of Pembroke, 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 - 8 P.m. at Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home in Pooler. Services will be 11 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Elkins Cemetery on Highway 204. Remembrances: Central Baptist Church, 4010 Old Louisville Rd, Garden City, Ga. 31048. Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com, Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home (West Chatham Chapel) 912-748-2444 Savannah Morning News March 5, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries . Guest Book • Flowers • Gift Shop • Charities

To all correspondents on these lists I wanted to let you know the following information: Sarah Helen Barrow McDonald passed away on March 4, 2008. She was the daughter of Linton Barrow and Sarah Isabella Jinnette Barrow of Johnston County, the granddaughter of Nathan James Jinnette and Sarah Cox Jinnette of Johnston County, North Carolina. Sarah Helen Barrow McDonald Mrs. Sarah Helen Barrow McDonald - POOLER - Mrs. Sarah Helen Barrow McDonald, 80, died March 4, 2008, at her daughter's residence. She was a native of Evans County and lived in Chatham County for most of her life. She was a former member of the Chevis Oaks Baptist Church and of the Seeker Sunday School Class there. She was currently a member of the Central Baptist Church where she was active in the Senior Adult Class. She was active in the Chatham County School System when her children were in school. She was predeceased by her parents, Linton and Sarah Isabella Jinnette Barrow, her husband of 33years, Earl McDonald, a daughter, Sarah Carolyn Buttersworth, a sister, Inez Groover, and two brothers, Ledford Barrow and Lester Barrow, a son-in -law, Raymond O'Brien, and a grandson, Trey Bamburg. Survivors are four daughters and three sons-in-law, Nancy O'Brien of Ellabell, Shirley and Hickman Bamburg of Pooler, Brenda and Jesse Collins of Savannah, and Sherry and the Rev. Kennet! h Harre lson of Pooler, a son and daughter-in-law, Harrie E. Jr., and Barbara McDonald of Odom, a sister, Edna Mae Love of Pembroke, 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 - 8 P.m. at Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home in Pooler. Services will be 11 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Elkins Cemetery on Highway 204. Remembrances: Central Baptist Church, 4010 Old Louisville Rd, Garden City, Ga. 31048. Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com, Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home (West Chatham Chapel) 912-748-2444 Savannah Morning News March 5, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries . Guest Book • Flowers • Gift Shop • Charities

Looking for anyone that is tracing the Harrell family from Johnston Co around the early 1790's to 1800. Mainly Francis Harrell and his family line. Donna

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swdixon Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/5105.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John U. Dixon had a brother, Aldridge (my gg grandfather), who married Minerva (Mimma) Barber, and also a sister, Delana, who married Nathaniel Burrell Barber (1815-1874). Minerva and Nathaniel Burrell Barber were children of Burrell Barber (1773-1851). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

By any chance do you have any info on a Pattie Elizabeth Overby: Pattie Elizabeth Overby (b. Feb 7, 1909 Johnston Co, NC; d. Mar 20, 1950 Pine Level, Johnston Co, NC; d/o Charlie Rufus Overby and Ida Starling) m. Mar 16, 1929 Johnston Co, NC to Henry Vance Pollard, Sr. (b. Jan 19, 1891 Wake Co, NC; d. Dec 27, 1955 Pine Level, Johnston Co, NC; s/o John Hayden Pollard and Minnie/Mintie N. Rogers). Both are buried at the John Hayden Pollard Family Cemetery, Johnston Co, NC. John Hayden Pollard and Minnie/Mintie N. Rogers are my ggrandparents. Thanks! Diane Pollard Keiser -------------- Original message -------------- From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: AaronBentleyThompson > Surnames: Hardin, Overbee, Overby, Overbey, Fields, Phillips, Harden > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties. > johnston/2792.1.2.2/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > I know where they are buried at. I too am a descendant of Lendo. Email me at > abt1991@windstream.net for more info. > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like > to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond > on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NCJOHNST-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: calico7b Surnames: Searcy/Hamilton/Overby Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/2792.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cloie A. I had a greatgrandmother named Elizabeth Overby. She married a William Scercy.(My grandmother's daddy).Both Elizabeth & Willam are buried in Angier,Black River Twnsh., NC. I know Elizabeth had a relative named Mack Overby. I heard he lived around Johnston Co. NC. I would love for you to email the photos you have of the cemeteries you spoke about. THANKS sylvby@aol.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AaronBentleyThompson Surnames: Hardin, Overbee, Overby, Overbey, Fields, Phillips, Harden Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/2792.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I know where they are buried at. I too am a descendant of Lendo. Email me at abt1991@windstream.net for more info. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: matinee72 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/5105.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the reply. Indeed I see John U Dixon in the "North Carolina Troops" roster for Company I, 24th. Wounded and capturd at Fort Stedman in 1865, the unit's costliest engagement. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swdixon Surnames: Barber; Dixon Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/5105.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have an ancestor, John U. Dixon, from Johnston County who was also in the 24th NC, (Co. I, as well, I think). The Johnston County Dixons and Barbers were related by marriage. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Found this on Craven site, seems like someone was inquiring about Sheppard's a while back, can't remember which county message broad. Helen Folder: 1772 Information: Summons for Catharine SHEPPARD, wife of Abram SHEPPARD the elder; John Baptist SHEPPARD, Samuel HERRING and Martha his wife as witnesses in case against Benj. SHEPPARD and Mary. Date: 11 May 1772 (date of summons) County: Dobbs **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: matinee72 Surnames: Barber Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/5105/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi. I have a Johnston County Barber in my line who served in the 24th NC Infantry Regiment (Company I, Smithfield Light Infantry) during the Civil War (Ransom's Brigade). I seek to correspond with fellow Barber and 24th NC researchers. I esp. seek families that have extant Civil War diaries and letters from the 24th. Thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GAILH44 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/1736.1778.1.3.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry the url does not work on other rely , here is the main page slaughter is listed https://www.familytreedna.com/default.aspx Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GAILH44 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/1736.1778.1.3.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DNA is the answer to finding a connection , my brohter , two cousins took DNA testing for 3 different lines in who lived in Johnston co. / Wayne co. area of NC. Wonderful results . Also helped find out who your NOT related to. Now if more Ballance MEN would take the test it would start the ball rolling. My 2 lines have started slowly but each year a few more are taking the test... It really helps.. Gail http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_sum.asp?let=T&projecttype=S Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GAILH44 Surnames: Ballance, Slaughter, Watkins, Toler, Spivey, Sasser Talton, Langley Mitchell , Thornton , Rhodes Howell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/1736.1778.1.3.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Roger , I am related to this line with Peggy Slaughter.. Trying to find the correct Ballance's REALLY HARD TO DO ! Any help appreciated. What line is Lafayette Ballance in "johnston co. I think " I might of had him in the wrong line. I would like to put down larkins family .. any help appreciated.. I am from Wayne co. NC area.. Gail ps. I live out of state. trying to do this on ancestry.. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have family in Johnston. I don't have any of your family in my family tree. But I wonder if you might know some of my people. -------------- Original message from "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com>: -------------- > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: edwar024 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties. > johnston/1736.1778.1.3.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Dear Roger > Thanks so much for your response. > Larkin B Ballance born in 1888 was my paternal grandfather. He married Elizabeth > Mitchell (she died very young in 1949 or so) and they had 18 (maybe 12-14 lived > to be adults) or so children, of which my father was one. His name was John > Harding Ballance. He had brothers, George Ballance, Paul Lee Ballance, Clifton > Ballance, Ben Ballance. The family you mention in your email was his second > wife, Mae. He had three additional daughters with her.My father spent his career > in Washington DC, but George and Paul remained in Johnston Co their enitre > lives. > Do you have information about Larkin B Ballance's ancestry? My son, who is 19 > and a freshman in college at Campbell Univ, is fascinated with history ( a > history major) and would love to know if any of our descendants fought in the > Rev or Civil War. My father did not fight in WWII or Korea, as he had suffered > from malaria earlier in life. > I believe my father might only have a sister remaining and she is Patsy > Ballance. She lives, I think, around Richmond, but could have passed. My mother > is in a nursing home in MD near my brother. The three daughters from grandpas > second marriage came to my father's funeral in 1993, but no contact with them > since then > I happen to be living on a small farm back in Johnston Co now. Seems like coming > home. > > Pam > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like > to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond > on the board. > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NCJOHNST-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

Pam, where in Johnston county are you? Email me privately at ninna9258@bellsouth.net -------------- Original message from "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com>: -------------- > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: edwar024 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties. > johnston/1736.1778.1.3.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Dear Roger > Thanks so much for your response. > Larkin B Ballance born in 1888 was my paternal grandfather. He married Elizabeth > Mitchell (she died very young in 1949 or so) and they had 18 (maybe 12-14 lived > to be adults) or so children, of which my father was one. His name was John > Harding Ballance. He had brothers, George Ballance, Paul Lee Ballance, Clifton > Ballance, Ben Ballance. The family you mention in your email was his second > wife, Mae. He had three additional daughters with her.My father spent his career > in Washington DC, but George and Paul remained in Johnston Co their enitre > lives. > Do you have information about Larkin B Ballance's ancestry? My son, who is 19 > and a freshman in college at Campbell Univ, is fascinated with history ( a > history major) and would love to know if any of our descendants fought in the > Rev or Civil War. My father did not fight in WWII or Korea, as he had suffered > from malaria earlier in life. > I believe my father might only have a sister remaining and she is Patsy > Ballance. She lives, I think, around Richmond, but could have passed. My mother > is in a nursing home in MD near my brother. The three daughters from grandpas > second marriage came to my father's funeral in 1993, but no contact with them > since then > I happen to be living on a small farm back in Johnston Co now. Seems like coming > home. > > Pam > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like > to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond > on the board. > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NCJOHNST-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rogerballance Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/1736.1778.1.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pam: I double checked things till my eyes crossed. I have not researched your line as well as I have mine. Our ancestries diverge in the early 1800's. Here's what I have: Larkin Blackman Ballance, born 11 Mar 1888 or 11 Mar 1887 (WWI Draft Registration I would tend to believe this) died 19 Jun 1969, married Elizabeth Mitchell, born 12 May 1897 died 14 Jun 1948, on 2 Jun 1915. Son of Blackman Ballance, born Aug 1850, married Mary Ferrell (daughter of Eli Ferrell) on 14 Sep 1871. Grandson of Blackman Ballance, born 1810, married Martha Ward, born Mar 1815 (Also listed as Patsy in 1850 & 1870 US Census) on 6 Apr 1837. Great-Grandson of William Ballance, born about 1770 died 1 Oct 1833, married Peggy Slaughter, born about 1772 died after 1840, about 1794. Great-Great-Grandson of John Slaughter, born about 1746 died 15 Aug 1830. John Slaughter served in the Contiental Army, reaching the rank of Captain of the 5th North Carolina in 1779. John Slaughter originally enlisted with a brother or cousin as privates much earlier in the Revolutionary War. John Slaughter is a very difficult name to research. One reason being the famous Texas Ranger of the same name. William Ballance is also difficult name to research because there are so many William Ballances. I have tried to fill in the period between 1770 when our William Ballance ancestor was born and 1656 when a William Ballance arrived in Jamestown, Virginia from England. William Ballance (1656) eventually owned land that was in both North Carolina and Virginia. This is an involved process bue to the number of William Ballances. Do you know if your aunt Patsy Ballance married a Robert Franklin Raper, Jr.?? William Ballance and his wife Peggy are our common ancestors. I am decended from their oldest son Edmund Ballance and you from their youngest son Blackman. Edmund Ballance served as a private in Captain Bryan's Company First Regiment of North Carolina Milita in the War of 1812 earning a land grant in present day Iowa which he sold later. I hope this helps. Feel free to contact me for any other assistance I might provide :-) Roger Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.