I am forwarding this post by Betsy Ross to our NC-PCFR mail list. If you haven't visited our PCFR web page lately, check that out too. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncpcfr/ Many of our PCFR members are on this mail list also. Brenda Stocks NC-PCFR Mail List Adm. ----- Original Message ----- From: "E Ross" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 6:17 AM Subject: [NC-PCFR] PCGQ Award News Release The North Carolina Genealogical Society has forwarded the following article to the local newspapaer (The Daily Reflector) for release. The PCFR is very pleased to be the recipient of this honored recognition at the state level. It's been a most rewarding year's-end for our group, celebrating its 10th Anniversary, and enjoying a particularly successful annual "Reunion" meeting in October. The award for the periodical has topped off the year like icing on the cake. Thanks to all our loyal, hard-working members for helping Bill Kittrell's vision of a strong genealogy group come into fruition! And congratulations to Roger Kammerer who has put together 41 issues of quality resource material in the PITT COUNTY GENEALOGICAL QUARTERLY! The photograph accompanying the article can be viewed on the PCFR web site; go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncpcfr/ News Release North Carolina Genealogical Society 2004 Awards Award for Pitt County Genealogical Society This year the North Carolina Genealogical Society (NCGS) presented the award for Excellence In Periodical Publishing to the Pitt County Genealogical Society. Their Pitt County Family Researchers Quarterly edited by Mr. Roger Kammerer and assisted by Ms. Elizabeth Ross was the finalist in the genealogical society. In addition to the award made to the Pitt County Society, three other awards were presented at the 2004 Fall Workshop and Annual Meeting held in Raleigh. Terri Hopkins of Willow Spring presented the awards to the recipients and NCGS President, Elliott Futrell of Goldsboro, presided over the conference. Genealogical Society and had the following remarks: "The Award for Excellence in Periodical Publishing for a periodical published by a local North Carolina genealogical Society goes to Pitt County Family Researchers Quarterly. The Pitt County Family Researchers Quarterly is dedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing genealogical and historical information. The magazine has become a valuable resource and is highly acclaimed in historical circles. It provides transcriptions of original documents like court records, deeds, wills, letters and bible records. The Pitt County records from 1760 to 1858 were burned, except for the deeds, which makes every early record valuable. For the past 10 years the Quarterly¹s goal has been to discover and put into print rare genealogical records of Pitt County, neighboring counties and eastern North Carolina. The Quarterly publishes only original unpublished documents that have been submitted by the members and the editor, Roger Kammerer. The editor, Mr. Kammerer, while not a North Carolina native has called Swansboro, NC home since the first grade. He attended Eastern Carolina University and now works as a free-lance artist in Greenville, NC. In high school, he became became "immersed" in North Carolina history and genealogy thanks to a friend, State and local historian, Tucker Reed Littleton of Swansboro. Mr. Kammerer has been the editor of the Quarterly for 9 of the 10 years of its existence and is the current president of the Pitt County Family Researchers. He is well known in eastern North Carolina as being the consummate researcher, ferreting out many unknown records at the North Carolina Archives and in Private Collections. He has a reputation of being extremely generous with sharing his information. Mr. Kammerer is the author or co-author of 19 books on local records and genealogy and for nearly 20 years he has written a local history column in the Greenville Times, an entertainment newspaper. Ms. Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross, an equally avid researcher, has assisted the editor since the beginning. She is a native of Edenton, NC and also attended Eastern Carolina University where she later taught painting and drawing for 25 years. She retired from the School of Art teaching digital imaging. She became interested in genealogy in the late 1970s and has become the author of a dozen books on Pitt County records and genealogy. She created the organization¹s website and has been very active promoting genealogy on the internet. Local members of the Society also assist by preparing the Quarterly for mailing to the members. The Pitt County Family Researchers and Quarterly are celebrating their Tenth Anniversary this Fall." At the NCGS meeting other awards were presented in various categories. The Excellence in Publishing for a book went to the Martin County Society. Rev. Nelson Weller was awarded for Excellence in Publishing for a book of family history relevant to North Carolina. Judi G. Hinton, of Raleigh, received the Outstand Contribution Award for her participation with the state society. Bill Kittrell, Elizabeth Ross, and Roger Kammerer were present to receive the Pitt County Award. President Futrell commented at the ceremony held on November 13, "We are most happy to acknowledge this fine group of winners. The North Carolina Genealogical Society is pleased to honor the excellent work done by The Pitt County Society in their quarterly publication. They have set high standards and their publication has become an example for others to follow."
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QUB.2ACE/59.523.1 Message Board Post: Hello, my name is Karen. I live in Greenville/Greer, South Carolina. I am researching Byrds from Ms. and Touchstones from South Carolina. My greatgrandfather was Samuel H. Byrd who's father was John Byrd and mother Charity Touchstone Byrd. I thought that I would say hi even thou we are reseaching different areas. Karen
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5519/QUB.2ACE/1065.1.1 Message Board Post: All I know is Lenoir and or Shelby, Thomas Lee Ellis his father was Jesse James Ellis married to Carrie Mott of Ark Jesse's father was John Ellis married to a ? Mary Moore their other children were Willard (?) I know the rest Grant Ellis born: 21 jun 1897 died mar 1973 , Jay Ellis May 1892 Lenoir NC,Jesse ( spelled Jessey on what Little info I found and I.D as a female ? sept 1893,Mamie Ellis 19 sept 1893 died jan 1973, nancy J or B Ellis 25 july 1883 died 10 feb 1961.. thank you and have a nice turkey day Sherry
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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QUB.2ACE/1066 Message Board Post: Looking for obituary of Tracy Corbin Hart of Kinston. He was long-time parks director there. Died January 1985 in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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1880 NC, Wayne County, Saulston Census (In case you haven't seen it) 45 45 Carter, Sarah 65 Widow Keeping House NC NC NC Martha Ann 23 Dau Farm Laboror NC NC NC Allen 19 Son Farm Laboror NC NC NC Felix 2 Son NC NC NC It's hard to imagine that the relationships are correct in this census. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 10:50 PM Subject: [NCLENOIR] CARTER > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: CARTER > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QUB.2ACE/1064 > > Message Board Post: > > LOOKING FOR INFO. ON ALLEN CARTER.BORN IN 1863 & DIED IN 1901.HE LIVED IN JASON,SAULSTON, KINSTON. ALL I KNOW IS HIS MOTHER WAS SARAH. HE HAD A SISTER NAMED CARTHA & A BROTHER NAMED FELIX. I THINK THEY WERE FROM JASON. ALLEN MARRIED ELIZA WORLEY & HAD FLORENCE, CHARLIE & MOLLY. MOLLY DIED WHEN SHE WAS 8 OR 9. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO. PLEASE EMAIL. > >
On the Old Dobbers site I was reading about the Hill line project. I noted that John Linkfield, son of Richard Hill and Mary Rouse married Mary Hardee. Their children are listed and there is something about each one except William Hill. Does anyone know anything about that William Hill? Thanks for your help Linda Melvin
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QUB.2ACE/1065 Message Board Post: I am going crazy trying to find my moms fathers people ha His name was Thomas Lee Ellis born abt 1918 married Gladys Viola Phillips.. His father was Jesse James Ellis married to Carrie Serena Motts of Ark. His father was John Ellis maybe married to a Mary Moore... I would so appreciate some help Thomas had siblings too Mamie Ellis Willard ellis , Jay Ellis, Grant Ellis not real sure but its as close as I can get
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CARTER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QUB.2ACE/1064 Message Board Post: LOOKING FOR INFO. ON ALLEN CARTER.BORN IN 1863 & DIED IN 1901.HE LIVED IN JASON,SAULSTON, KINSTON. ALL I KNOW IS HIS MOTHER WAS SARAH. HE HAD A SISTER NAMED CARTHA & A BROTHER NAMED FELIX. I THINK THEY WERE FROM JASON. ALLEN MARRIED ELIZA WORLEY & HAD FLORENCE, CHARLIE & MOLLY. MOLLY DIED WHEN SHE WAS 8 OR 9. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO. PLEASE EMAIL.
I think we have been in touch about the Bender family before. My husband's Bender family was from Rutherford Co., NC (George Bender/Leonardo Bender) Do you or anyone else on the list know the family connection of Herring Creech? Rose Parks ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 8:23 AM Subject: [NCLENOIR] BENDER family in LENOIR COUNTY N.C. > Looking for information on my ancestors: > Martin BENDER (1760-1834) grandson of (John) Martin BENDER (died Craven > Co. N > C 1750) > and Martin's wife Ann KOONCE BENDER granddau of George KOONCE, and great > grand daug of Johan KUNTZLI (killed in 1711 massacre in Craven Co. N C) > Martin and Ann BENDER moved from Onslow Co. N.C. to Lenoir Co. N. C. about > 1815. > Their Children: > `1. Daug Born ABT 1780-1800 N.C.(no information) > 2. Daug. Born ABT 1780-1800 N.C.(no information) > 3. William BENDER Born ABT 1800 N.C. Married Debaugh (Deborah) CREECH > 4, Ellizabeth BENDER Born ABT 1804 N.C. Married Salathhiel POTTS > 5.. Son Born 1800/1810 (died young?) > 6. Son Born 1800/1810 (died young?) > 7. Loftin BENDER Born ABT 1810 (no more information) > 8 Ivy Coons(Koonce) BENDER Born ABT 1812 married Caledonian FRANKLIN in > Bartholomew County Indiana > 9. Henry BENDER Born 1815/1820 Married Salley VENTERS > 10. Nancy BENDER Born 1815/1820 Married Herring CREECH. > 11. Augustus BENDER Born ABT 1820. Married Clarissa. Died 7 April 1857 > in > Buchanan County Missouri. > 12. Amanda BENDER Born about 1822. > > About 1834, these BENDER children moved from Lenoir Co. N.C. to > Bartholomew > Co. Indiana: William, Ivy, Henry, Augustus and Amanda. > > Verena Bender Hekman (Ivy Coons (Koonce) BENDER is my great, great > grandfather). > E-mail: [email protected] > >
Looking for information on my ancestors: Martin BENDER (1760-1834) grandson of (John) Martin BENDER (died Craven Co. N C 1750) and Martin's wife Ann KOONCE BENDER granddau of George KOONCE, and great grand daug of Johan KUNTZLI (killed in 1711 massacre in Craven Co. N C) Martin and Ann BENDER moved from Onslow Co. N.C. to Lenoir Co. N. C. about 1815. Their Children: `1. Daug Born ABT 1780-1800 N.C.(no information) 2. Daug. Born ABT 1780-1800 N.C.(no information) 3. William BENDER Born ABT 1800 N.C. Married Debaugh (Deborah) CREECH 4, Ellizabeth BENDER Born ABT 1804 N.C. Married Salathhiel POTTS 5.. Son Born 1800/1810 (died young?) 6. Son Born 1800/1810 (died young?) 7. Loftin BENDER Born ABT 1810 (no more information) 8 Ivy Coons(Koonce) BENDER Born ABT 1812 married Caledonian FRANKLIN in Bartholomew County Indiana 9. Henry BENDER Born 1815/1820 Married Salley VENTERS 10. Nancy BENDER Born 1815/1820 Married Herring CREECH. 11. Augustus BENDER Born ABT 1820. Married Clarissa. Died 7 April 1857 in Buchanan County Missouri. 12. Amanda BENDER Born about 1822. About 1834, these BENDER children moved from Lenoir Co. N.C. to Bartholomew Co. Indiana: William, Ivy, Henry, Augustus and Amanda. Verena Bender Hekman (Ivy Coons (Koonce) BENDER is my great, great grandfather). E-mail: [email protected]
Do you know anyone in Lenior County that I could pay to research a marriage license? The marriage was performed about 1789 in Dobbs County, NC between Daniel Rasberry and Nancy (surname unknown). Thanks, Terry Rasberry [email protected]
Guy has posted the Bear Creek Records (combined the old file into the new one) http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/lenoir/lenoirchurch.htm There are some specific death dates in the records and a few people in the late 1800's who moved and where they moved - mostly to Texas. Some of you are researching families that are mentioned - Dawson, Uzzell, Hines etc Guy will also post this weekend two other small files - Charity Edward letters (Greene Co) and the Martin Caswell Collection (Lenoir and not much in it) and there is one more small letters Collection for Greene Co - Churchill letters but trying to get hold of Allen with a question. Martha
A Good site to find names and information about Men and Women who served in WWII: www.wwiimemorial.com
If anyone knows anything about the people in this household I would appreciate any help. 1860 cen. Hookerton Twp, Greene Co NC: Asa McCoye age 31; Francis (f) 21; W T Ormond 16, Richard Hill 9. Linda Melvin
I transcribed some of the records of the Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church located at Duke this summer and just getting to typing them up. Had a LONG conversation with Elder J. M. Mewborn this afternoon. There is a list of people who subscribed to the building fund for the 3rd bldg for this church but there is no date. J. M. said it would have been about 1856 give or take. It is an interesting list of people and includes among others, Joshua, Noah, William, Benjamin and Wiley Rouse and they were among the most generous with their donations. In 1776 John Rouse was a delegate from Bear Creek to the Conference. That would not have been John Rouse III said to be the father of Wiley (unless there was any earlier Wiley) Benjamin, Thomas, but would have had to be John Rouse II. If the date is correct, that would have been Noah II as Noah I died in 1850. I am not sure all the subscribers were members of Bear Creek but some were probably neighbors or had ancestors who were members. Bear Creek was established in 1756 and oh for those early records to be found. Anyway it makes for interesting speculation that all those Rouses must have had a direct connection back to John II. Martha
Jim is a member - just not at the below address. >Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 09:06:43 -0700 >X-From_: [email protected] Thu Nov 11 09:06:43 2004 >Old-Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 11:06:37 -0500 >Thread-Topic: LOVICK, George 1820s-1830s >Thread-Index: AcTICPujO2VHy+uwQ8WTlugcT5AwzQ== >From: "Gaddis, Jim" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Cc: <[email protected]> >X-OriginalArrivalTime: 11 Nov 2004 16:10:27.0053 (UTC) >FILETIME=[F51871D0:01C4C808] >X-Scanned-By: MIMEDefang 2.38 >X-Diagnostic: Not on the accept list >Subject: {not a subscriber} LOVICK, George 1820s-1830s >X-Envelope-To: NCLENOIR-L > >Does anyone know the parentage, spouse, and children of George Lovick of >Kinston ca. 1820s & 1830s? His middle initial may possibly have been T, >P, or L. Apparently a George Lovick was married to Phebe Pearce, and >both are buried behind Harmony Hall in Kinston. I am trying to >determine if George Lovick is 1) a son of William Lovick (ca1770-1858), >or 2) the son of John Lovick (ca1769-1800) and Susannah Caswell Lovick, >or 3) neither of these. I recently learned of one family recollection >that tells of a George Lovick coming to Kinston from England by way of >Beaufort in the 1830s and marrying Phebe. Any help appreciated. > >Jim Gaddis >Applications Analyst Programmer >209 Cotanche Street, 115-1 >East Carolina University >Greenville, NC 27858 >*252-328-9232 >
If you can add to the following, please let me know. John Descendants of Sherwood Byrd Generation No. 1 1. SHERWOOD BYRD was born Abt. 1805 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, and died November 1879 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. He married PENELOPE "PENNY" TILGHMAN Abt. 1829 in Lenoir Ciunty, North Carolina, daughter of WILLIAM TILGHMAN and CATHERINE UNKNOWN. She was born 1812 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, and died 1870 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. 1840 Lenoir County, North Carolina Census: Sherwood Byrd Males: 1 - under 5 (William) 3 - 5/10 (Josiah, Lemuel, Nathan) 1 - 10/15 (Benjamin) 1 - 30/40 (Sherwood) Females: 1 - under 5 (Sally) 1 - 30/40 (Penny - Penelope Tilghman) 1850 Lenoir County, North Carolina Census: Sherwood 45 Penny 38 Benjamin 20 Josiah 18 Lemuel 16 Nathan 14 William 12 Sally 10 Catherine 8 Susan 6 Jesse 4 Joshua 3/12 1860 Lenoir County, North Carolina Census: Sherwood 52 Institute Turp. farmer Penelope 45 Sallie 21 Catherine 20 Susan 16 Jesse 12 Joshua 10 BOX 240.2 SHERIFF'S SALE 3 May 1841 - Lenoir County - Sheriff to expose all of SHERWOOD BYRD's interest in the lands lived on. Whereas JOHN DAVIS Sheriff, having advertised the sum agreed to by law did on the first Monday in April 1841 bill the same to B. W. MITCHELL he being the last and highest bidder - sum of $75 being J. C. WASHINGTON's bid - MITCHELL to have and hold all SHERWOOD BYRD'S right title and interest in said land lying in Falling Creek adj lands of JOHN S. ALDRIDGE JOHN DAVIS, Sheriff WIT RICHARD W. KING Children of SHERWOOD BYRD and PENELOPE TILGHMAN are: 2. i. BENJAMIN R. BYRD, b. Abt. 1830, Lenoir County, North Carolina. 3. ii. LEMUEL BYRD, b. October 10, 1831, Lenoir County, North Carolina; d. February 24, 1914. 4. iii. JOSIAH BYRD, b. Abt. 1832, Lenoir County, North Carolina. 5. iv. NATHAN BYRD, b. Abt. 1836, Lenoir County, North Carolina. v. WILLIAM S. BYRD, b. Abt. 1838, Lenoir County, North Carolina; d. September 1873; m. SOPHIA E. A. FOSS, 1866. vi. SALLY BYRD, b. Abt. 1840, Lenoir County, North Carolina. vii. CATHERINE BYRD, b. Abt. 1842, Lenoir County, North Carolina; m. JOHN W. GRIMSLEY; b. Abt. 1835. Greene County, North Carolina, 1870 Census: John Grimsley 35 Catherine 30 Susan Byrd 25 Sharrad Byrd 68 viii. SUSAN BYRD, b. Abt. 1844; m. JOHN W. GRIMSLEY, July 30, 1882, Greene County, North Carolina; b. Abt. 1835. 6. ix. JOSHUA M. BYRD, b. June 1850, Lenoir County, North Carolina; d. May 03, 1919, Lenoir County, North Carolina. Generation No. 2 2. BENJAMIN R. BYRD (sherwood) was born Abt. 1830 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. He married ELIZABETH. She was born Abt. 1838. 1860 Lenoir County, North Carolina Census: Benjamin Byrd 32 Institute Farm Laborer Elizabeth 22 Lemuel 2 3. LEMUEL BYRD (sherwood) was born October 10, 1831 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, and died February 24, 1914. He married SUSAN WIGGINS 1861. She was born October 06, 1833, and died April 09, 1907. Children of LEMUEL BYRD and SUSAN WIGGINS are: i. GEORGE ALLEN BYRD, b. September 21, 1872, Lenoir County, North Carolina; d. February 14, 1959, Lenoir County, North Carolina; m. ALICE FIELDS; b. October 07, 1886; d. December 05, 1962, Fairview Cemetery, Lenoir County, North Carolina. Both are buried in the Fairview Cemetery, Lenoir County, North Carolina ii. JOHN BYRD. 7. iii. EDWARD BECTON BYRD, b. August 03, 1868, Institute Township, Lenoir County, North Carolina; d. July 28, 1945, Lenoir County, North Carolina. Married Susan. 4. JOSIAH BYRD (sherwood) was born Abt. 1832 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. He married NANCY LOVITT. She was born Abt. 1830. 1850 Lenoir County, North Carolina Census Josiah 29 Institute Carpenter Nancy 30 Josephiann 1 5. NATHAN BYRD (sherwood) was born Abt. 1836 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. He married NANCY WHITLEY. She was born 1835. 1860 Lenoir County, North Carolina Census: Nathan Byrd 22 Institute Carpenter Nancy 25 John 4 daughter (Pricilla) 1 6. JOSHUA M. BYRD (sherwood) was born June 1850 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, and died May 03, 1919 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. He married MARGARET "MAGGIE" PHILLIPS Abt. 1867. She was born February 1847, and died May 08, 1923. Oituary Raleigh Man Dies of Paralysis Stroke Mr. J. M. Byrd died yesterday after noon at 3 o'clock following a stroke of paralysis, at his home on 604 S. Person Street. He was stricken Wednesday after noon and never rallied. Mr. Byrd was in his sixty-seventh year. Besides his wife, his companion for 52 years, he is survived by one son, Mr. T.M. Byrd of this city, and three daughter, Mrs. Roy Creel, also of this city; Mrs. James Hazzard, of Kinston and Mrs. S.W. Scarboro of Fayetteville. All except Mrs Hazzard were with him when the end came. Mr. Byrd was born and raised in Lenoir County, but had made his home in Raleigh for ten years. He had made many friends here. The remains will be taken this morning to Kinston, where the interment will take place. Burial: Maplewood Cemetery, Lenoir County, North Carolina Oituary Mrs. Maggie Byrd Dies at Age of Seventy two Mrs Maggie Byrd, widow of the late Joshua M. Byrd, died Tuesday Night, May 8 at the home of her daughter, Mrs Roy E. Creel. The remains were taken to Kinston for interment. Mrs Byrd is survived by one son, T.M. Byrd of Raleigh, Mrs Roy E. Creel, also of Raleigh, Mrs James Hazard, of Kinston, Mrs S.W. Scarboro of Fayetteville and by fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Mrs Byrd was seventy-two years of age and had been in feeble health practically ever since the death of her husband, which occurred just four years and five days before her own death; though her condition had been critical only about ten days. Mrs Byrd had been a member of the Methodist Church of Kinston. Funeral services will be held at Maplewood Cemetery Children of JOSHUA BYRD and MARGARET PHILLIPS are: i. THOMAS M. BYRD, b. 1874, Lenoir County, North Carolina; d. July 03, 1929, Wake County, North carolina; m. (1) MOLLY HORTON, Abt. 1897; m. (2) CLAUDIE MATTHEWS, July 16, 1910. ii. LOUISA "LUDDIE" BYRD, b. January 23, 1875, Lenoir County, North Carolina; d. March 21, 1948, Raleigh, North Carolina; m. (1) JOHN HOLLAND; m. (2) ROY CREEL. 8. iii. NANCY GABRILLA BYRD, b. January 27, 1878, Lenoir County, North Carolina; d. July 04, 1964, Forsythe County, North Carolina. iv. MARY BYRD, b. November 02, 1882, Lenoir County, North Carolina; d. August 11, 1908, Lenoir County, North Carolina; m. JAMES A. KING, Abt. 1905. v. MAUDE BYRD, b. March 23, 1887, Lenoir County, North Carolina; d. August 25, 1973, Cumberland County, North Carolina; m. SAMUEL WILLIAM SCARBOROUGH, January 31, 1904. Generation No. 3 7. EDWARD BECTON BYRD (LEMUEL , SHERWOOD) was born August 03, 1868 in Institute Township, Lenoir County, North Carolina, and died July 28, 1945 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. He married MELISSA TUCKER, daughter of WYATT TUCKER and HENRIETTA. She was born November 28, 1883, and died May 12, 1954. EDWARD B. BYRD One of the progressive young farmers of Institute Township is Edward B. Byrd, born in Institute Township August 3, 1868. His parents were Lemuel and Susan Byrd. His father was a trustee and steward in the Methodist Church, was a successful farmer and a school committeeman for several years. Edward Becton Byrd attended the neighborhood schools and has been a farmer all his life. He cultivates 72 acres of good land, which id enough for any farmer to work successfully with a short supply of help. His wife, Melissa, is the daughter of Wyatt and Henrietta Tucker. Susan Henrietta is the name of the sweet baby girl that blesses the home. Both are buried in the Fairview Cemetery, Lenoir County, North Carolina Child of EDWARD BYRD and MELISSA TUCKER is: i. SUSAN HENRIETTA BYRD. 8. NANCY GABRILLA BYRD (JOSHUA M., SHERWOOD) was born January 27, 1878 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, and died July 04, 1964 in Forsythe County, North Carolina. She married JAMES HAZZARD January 12, 1894 in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, son of SAMUEL HAZZARD and HARRIET UNKNOWN. He was born September 25, 1868 in Duplin County, North Carolina, and died July 02, 1929 in Wake County, North Carolina. Obituary James Hazzard, Dead. James Hazzard, elderly resident of the eastern part of the city, died at his home on McDaniel Street last night. He is survived by a widow, who was Miss Nancy Byrd, daughter of the late Joshua Byrd. Six children also survive, as follow: Mrs. J. M. Merritt, Norfolk, Va; A.L. Hazzard of High Point; Mrs Paul Gardner and Misses Helen Thelma and Essie Hazzard of this city, and another daughter at Raleigh. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 pm. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Children of NANCY BYRD and JAMES HAZZARD are: i. MARY ELIZABETH HAZZARD. Died in infancy ii. MAGGIE ESTELLE HAZZARD, b. August 17, 1896; d. May 1899. iii. BARBARA LOUISE HAZZARD, b. March 20, 1899. iv. ARTHUR LEE HAZZARD, b. December 20, 1901. v. WINFRED MAY HAZZARD, b. March 25, 1904; d. 1906. vi. NANNIE HAZEL HAZZARD, b. January 12, 1906. vii. HELEN BRUCE HAZZARD, b. June 19, 1912. viii. THELMA MAUDE HAZZARD, b. April 10, 1915. ix. ESSIE JAMES HAZZARD, b. September 25, 1920.