Several of these Collections have a lot of Jones County information in them. Martha Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 15:14:49 -0400 >To: Lenoir List >From: Martha Marble <mmarble@erols.com> >Subject: New Collections > >I have just sent Betsy a number of new collections for Lenoir Co and have posted some of the wills from them on the GENCONNECT Board on the County page. She said she received 11 attachments including one from Rose who has done some of the Heritage Place deeds. > >Have patience - Betsy is on vacation this summer and not going into the office every day - not to mention all the other sites she keeps. Going to take her awhile to get them up. > >Some of the Collections > >James Madison Hines - several folders and more to come - some day >Wait Hines >Rom. Nunn >John A. Sutton >Misc Sutton >Hyatt >Heritage Place >James A. Cox - from UNC - Chapel Hill >Moore Collection > >All the wills and some of the estate records have been posted separately > >The Sasser Collection from UNC went to Wayne County. > >One of the new members is going to post some of the Elizabeth Moore Collection from the archives. Not sure if this will go on the Lenoir or Craven site or when. > >Martha

In a message dated 6/28/99 9:24:43 AM Mountain Daylight Time, NCJONES-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > This John Isler had three sons, John, William, and Nathan. I am descended > from William and John. John, William, and Nathan all moved to the Pulaski Co. > , Wilkinson Co., GA area between 1810 and 1820. I realize Nathan Isler isn't your primary line, but my Idolet GILSTRAP had some dealings with him. Interestingly, Idolet Gilstrap and his family left Jones County some time in the 1790s for GA also. They went first to Burke County, GA. Then they won land in Wilkinson Co. and Pulaski Co. I see the Isler's cropping up in all these counties too. Thought this might be of interest. I've wondered if Idolet had a daughter who married an Isler. Nancy G. Mann

To Pat Carman Pat: One of the best sources is the Latter Day Saints Web site: http://www.familysearch.org/ , I have checked it for John Isler. If you enter the site, type in the name you want in the boxes indicated. On the sources page, click on the "Ancestral File" in the "Sources Searched" box on the right. This will bring up a list of John Islers, and you take your choice. I see a John Isler listed for Jones County. Click on him and see what you find. To see his children, click on the blue box on the far right ,"famaily." This should give you a beginning place. Let me know how you make out. Josh From: <NCJONES-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <NCJONES-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 1999 1:04 PM Subject: NCJONES-D Digest V99 #37

Searching for a Joseph Groves b.1793 in Jones County (per 1850 Duplin Co. census) Scotty must have just "beamed him in", because I can't find a thing. Is anyone willing to check their resources for this Joseph Groves. Thank you Wanda

Great news! Jones County's neighbor to the east, Craven County, has a mailing list finally. It's run by the USGenWeb Craven County web page host and is mentioned on her web page at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/6598/Craven.htm I don't know how long its been there but this is great news. For detailed instructions on how to join that mailing list read the instructions here: http://members.aol.com/gfsjohnf/gen_mail_states-nc.html#NCCRAVEN To subscribe you send an e-mail to: majordomo@rootsquest.com with the command "subscribe nccraven" in the main body of the e-mail (without the quotation marks). This mailing list seems to only have regular mail mode (no digest mode). The other day out of curiousity I tried subscribing to a Craven County mailing list at Rootsweb before I discovered the above mentioned Craven mailing list. I knew there wasn't one (none is listed at Rootsweb) but I was hoping that with all these unsponsored surname lists they've created in the last few weeks maybe they created some unsponsored county lists too. Well, what a surprise I got when the subscribe attempt actually worked! I asked Rootsweb if this was their doing (an unsponsored list and if so I would volunter to manage the list) or if someone actually opened it up. Rootsweb said someone opened up a Craven County mailing list with them recently. I don't know who, Rootsweb doesn't give out that information but this list will of course have both regular mail mode or digest mode. So even though it still isn't listed on their site it is up and running. In the next few days Rootsweb should be listing it on their website and in their Rootsweb Review. To subscribe to it just send an e-mail to NCCRAVEN-L-request@rootsweb.com with "subscribe" in the main body of the letter (without the quotes). There doesn't need to be a heading (the heading is ignored during the subscribing process). Or to subscribe in Digest mode you would send it to NCCRAVEN-D-request@rootsweb.com William

Nicholas Isler and his sons Christian and Frederick came to N. C. in 1710. Frederick had one son, John Gilliard( name changed to Isler by act of legislature in 1777). This John Isler had three sons, John, William, and Nathan. I am descended from William and John. John, William, and Nathan all moved to the Pulaski Co., Wilkinson Co., Ga area between 1810 and 1820. William died there in 1816. In his will he mentions the following children: Frederick Becton, Eliza, Sarah A, and Hannah P. William was married to Nancy Dulin, daughter of Rice Dulin. John Isler and his wife Mary Dullin had nine children: John Stanly, Frederick William, Nathaniel Green, Abner Rue, Merrett D., DeWitt Clinton, Mary, Sarah, and Eliza Jane. John moved his family to Tallahassee about 1830. Martin Young did some research and placed a copy of his work in the State Library in Raleigh where he identifies the children of Nathan Isler as the children of John. this information has been sent to the LDS Library in Salt Lake City. I have copies of John Isler's will and other information on his family that I will gladly send you by regular mail if you will send me an address. I am descended from William and John because John's son, Abner, married William's granddaughter, Martha. William's = granddaughter, Martha.

Thanks for the replies about the McDaniel family. My family one of those in Decatur County, Ga and Jackson County, FL. I have the following information William McDaniel (Oct. 30, 1814 - Nov. 30, 1874), son of Daniel McDaniel was born in Screven County, GA. He married Sarah McDaniel( died March 2, 1870), daughter of Risdon McDaniel, February 17, 1835 in Decatur County. Sarah was born in North Carolina. A cousin who has done some research says that Daniel and Risdon were sons of John McDaniel. I haven't been able to find him to ask where he found this. I have a list of the nine children of William and Sarah and some of their descendants. I am a great-great-granddaughter of William and Sarah. lliam and Sarah.=20

anyone researching the surname of GROVES . Looking for Joseph or John Kelly Groves, late 1700's ; early 1800's

I am a new subscriber. My ancestors were in Jones county from its beginning in 1779 until the early 1800's. They were John Isler, Rice Dulin, William Morris, and Daniel and Risdon McDaniel. I would appreciate an information of them. Pat Carman pscarman@gateway.com .com

I am searching for the family of my Amy ?? who md. Thomas DULIN. I think her father may have been LODOVICK or WILLIAM MORRIS, as their names appear on deeds. Does anyone have any info about these families? Nancy Kipp Nancy Kipp nkipp@sdcoe.k12.ca.us Nye Elementary School http://nye.sandi.net ,

Will of Zadock Askew Jan. 9,1818 Book B Page 50 Proven-May Term 1818 In the name of God Amen. I Zadock Askew of the county of Jones and State of North Carolina being weak and sick in body but of sound mind and memory and desirous of -------- the future management of my affairs do make this my last will and testament. First.I recommend my soul to the protection of that supreme being who give it and my body to be decently buried Item.I give unto my beloved wife Nancy the house and lot where on I now live together with all my household and kitchen furniture of any description,bed and bedding,--------- and during her natural life. ItemI also give my wife two cows and yearlings and my stock of provisions that is now laid in for the support of my family. Item.My will and desire is that my children should be educated out of the rents of my lots I bought of --------- in Trenton and the hire of my negro woman -------- Item.I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Askew two hundred dollars to be paid to her out of my property when she comes of age or marriage. Item. My will and desire is that the balance of my property be equally divided between my two sons Benjamin and John Askew when they come of age. Item.Lastly I nominate and appoint ----------- Hathaway my executor to this my last will and testament revoking all others here to fore made in witness where of I the said Zadock Askew have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9 th day of Jan 1818 Witness Rob----??Kornegay?? ?A.B. Bush?

Will of Benjamin Askey (son of Zadock) June 18,1811 In the name of God Amen I Benjamin Askey of the state of North Carolina and the county of Jones being weak in body but of perfect sound mind and memory blessed be God for the same do therefore this 18 th day of June in the year of our Lord 1811 make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following Vits First my will and desire is that my son John Askey is to have 100 acres of land lying on the north side of Cabin Branch between --------- branch and Poplar Branch be the same more or less. Second. My will and desire is that my son Josiah is to have 100 acres of land lying on the south side of Cabin Branch and joining Masons Branch in ---- the plantation where on I now live also 100 acres lying on the North side of Harrys Branch but my desire is that when ----- my two sons above mentioned takes possession of their lands that they pay unto my son Zadock Askey 100 dollars each and in case of either of their deaths without an heir that in that case the right to descend to Zadock.My desire also is that my son Zadock should have 200 dollars more out of the residue of my property ------- I also give unto my daughter Susannah Askey one cow and one calf,one two year old heifer and one feather bed and furniture and also to my daughters Elizabeth Hawkins and Peggy Tilmon to have one two year old heifer each .And to my son Nathan Askey if ever he should come to have one dollar Item.My desire is that my beloved wife Susannah is to have her choice to live on either of my plantations and to have full priviledge as to wood or timber during her natural life or widowhood. My desire is also that my executors sell one ---- one horse some barrel timber and barrells and that the residue and remaining part of my property be unto my wife during her natural life ------ constitute,appoint and ordain my beloved wife Suzannah Askey and my son John Askey as executators of this my last will and testament .Hereby revoking and defrauding and making -------- all other wills by me here to fore made ratifting --------- to be my last will and testament wher I here unto set ------ Witnesses Lewis Bryant Daniel Simmons

Hi All, I am late in years, just starting my geneology and trying to find info on my gf, William Henry Banks, and his parents. I have hit a dead end and no family remains to provide any help or hints. I only know his father was born in NC, and either he or my gf subsequently moved to southwest Georgia, and Jones Co has a sizeable Banks population. Here are the particulars on my gf that I know: William Henry Banks, b. 27 Aug 1858 (either in NC or GA); d. 30 Jul 1928 in Jackson Co, FL Children were: William Henry, JR b. 1 Mar 1909 Nettie Lee b. 9 Jul 1910 Beulah Mae b. 5 Jun 1912 James Edward b. 29 Aug 1916 Can anyone help? Elisha McDaniel (Banks)

My wife and I are researching her family history in Jones and Onslow counties. >1. Cathy's maiden name is COLLINS. We go back to a William COLLINS (b. >1803, White Oak Township, Jones County). He married a Nancy UNKNOWN. Any >thoughts on how to go further back with William? >2. There is a Josiah SMITH who is a third great grandfather of Cathy's. >He had a plantation of sorts on White Oak River, Onslow County. He married >Rachel Fields. Any thoughts on how to get more on him? There are some >SMITHs in the 1790 census Fred Hintz indexed and some in Revolutionary War >records. >3. Josiah and Rachel had a son named Job SMITH (b. 1821). He married a >Nancy WEEKS (b. 1828). We are told there is a WEEKS family graveyard in >Bouge off of Hwy 24. There are some WEEKS in the 1790 census Fred Hintz >indexed as well as some in Revolutionary War records. >4. Other surnames of interest are BENDER and PARSONS. >Look forward to hearing from you. > >Take care, >Chuck Couchman >Saratoga, CA

Hello: I'm researching the GROVES surname. Duplin County census of 1850 lists a Joseph Groves who states he was born in Jones county about 1793. Is anyone else doing research on this, or there any suggestions where to search for documents around 1793. Thanks Wanda

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Listmembers, I am trying to find information about Archbell LIPSEY. He is mentioned in the will of his father William LIPSEY who died about 1792. I am trying to see if there is a connection to my LIPSEY family who are in Florida in 1818. Any information will be very welcome. Sheila casperfamily@mosquitonet.com

Yes, minors were included in estate divisions. Usually you will find a hint they were minors with the use of the word minor or infant as used below. The use of these words can mean they were any age under 21 although in the case of boys it usually meant under 18. Girls were sometimes called infant even if they were over 21 and especially if they were not married. A little misleading. Martha >I recently obtained a copy of the 1795 estate division of Elijah DUDLEY >which leaves money and/or slaves to his widow, Cassa, and his three >children, "Cristopher Dudley and infant the eldest son", [unreadable -- >Elijah?] the youngest son", and "Cassa Dudley the daughter". > >It appears these three children may have been minors. First, the 1790 US >Census for Jones County lists one Elijah DUDLEY who had (according to their >ages) one wife and one son. If this is the same Elijah Dudley as above, >then his other two children were born between 1790 and 1795. Second, this >Elijah DUDLEY appears have been the son of Christopher DUDLEY, son of Thomas >DUDLEY, son of Christopher DUDLEY, as he owned part of the same land that >the first Christopher owned (Jones County Deed Book A, 1734-38, p. 16) and >willed (Jones County Will Book 5, p. 29) to his grandson, Christopher, who >willed it to the above Elijah, who was still a minor when the will was >written in 1774 (Jones County Will Book D, p. 135; Jones County Deed Book F, >pp. 111-112). This means Elijah was born no earlier than 1753 and possibly >much later, and so his children could not have been born before 1775, and >they much later as well. So the three children above must have been minors. > >Is this possible? Were minors included in estate divisions? Or am I >confusing Christophers and Elijahs? > >Thanks for considering my query. > >

I recently obtained a copy of the 1795 estate division of Elijah DUDLEY which leaves money and/or slaves to his widow, Cassa, and his three children, "Cristopher Dudley and infant the eldest son", [unreadable -- Elijah?] the youngest son", and "Cassa Dudley the daughter". It appears these three children may have been minors. First, the 1790 US Census for Jones County lists one Elijah DUDLEY who had (according to their ages) one wife and one son. If this is the same Elijah Dudley as above, then his other two children were born between 1790 and 1795. Second, this Elijah DUDLEY appears have been the son of Christopher DUDLEY, son of Thomas DUDLEY, son of Christopher DUDLEY, as he owned part of the same land that the first Christopher owned (Jones County Deed Book A, 1734-38, p. 16) and willed (Jones County Will Book 5, p. 29) to his grandson, Christopher, who willed it to the above Elijah, who was still a minor when the will was written in 1774 (Jones County Will Book D, p. 135; Jones County Deed Book F, pp. 111-112). This means Elijah was born no earlier than 1753 and possibly much later, and so his children could not have been born before 1775, and they much later as well. So the three children above must have been minors. Is this possible? Were minors included in estate divisions? Or am I confusing Christophers and Elijahs? Thanks for considering my query.