In 1870 Macon Co. census, I found a John Freeman, 77 and an A. Freeman, 63. In Macon Co. marriages, a John Freeman married Ibby Watson in 1838 - witness was Allen Freeman. Does anyone have any information on these Freeman? Sure would like some help. Libby

Since the Jones family comes up as a topic (see Linda's query below for context), I thought I too, would ask for help. I am looking for the father of a William Jones, but he was born in Georgia to parents from NC. William "Mack" Jones was born about 1844 in Union County, Georgia. His mother was from Macon County, North Carolina. She was Elizabeth Rhodes (on records variously as Roads/Rhoads/Rose), born about 1822-24, the daughter of Henry and Mary Ann Rhodes. Henry Rhodes was a stone mason in Georgia. Betsey Rhodes married in NC to Mr. Jones and had two children, William and Nancy (b. winter of 1849/1850 in GA) but by the fall of 1850 was living with her parents. Sometime between 1852 and 1859, Betsey remarried as the second wife of Ezekiel Gribble, then a resident of the Gumlog area of Union County, Georgia. Mr. Gribble had also come from western NC and had many relatives in Haywood, Jackson, and Macon Counties. In Georgia, Betsey Rhodes Jones Gribble had two children with Ezekiel before she died, leaving Nancy Jones as an orphan in the home of her step-father and half-brothers. Shortly before Ezekiel married his third wife, Nancy Jones got married and her stepfather (serving in his capacity as a Justice of the Peace) performed the marriage. Late in 1870, Ezekiel Gribble and the two half-brothers of Nancy and William "Mack" Jones moved to Colorado. It isn't clear what happened to the two Jones step-children after 1870. Not long before his mother's death, Mack had married in 1862 to Nancy Teague. By 1870, Mack and Nancy had children Martha, James, Sallie, and Thomas. I think William Mack Jones may have been conscripted by the Confederates. Two of his Gribble step-brothers either volunteered or were conscripted as Confederates. The rest of the Gribble step-brothers and husbands of the Gribble step-sisters served in the Union Army. If anyone is familiar with the father of this Nancy Jones, b. 1849/1850 or with William Mack Jones, b. 1844, I would really appreciate info on that man and info on his marriage date to Betsey Rhodes. Thanks, <angie@mtwest.net> ---------------------------------------------------- (Linda) Sina28@aol.com wrote, in part: > ... anyone researching WILLIAM JONES,b. abt. 1792. On the 1830 > and 1840 census he is found living in Macon Co. NC.. > > I also located my GGF HOSEA H. JONES living in Macon Co. NC.. He is listed as > serving in the 1838 Indian Removal list. He was serving as a Macon Co. > Volunteers. HOSEA was born in 1820 in NC.. His only son was named WILLIAM L.. > > HOSEA was found living in Polk Co., TN., on the 1840 census. > > I believe WILLIAM might be HOSEA'S father.

Greetings all, After many hours of work (or is it pleasure) I have created my own genealogy home page. I was never really happy with the facilities that Family Tree Maker gave me and thus struck out on my own. It is split up into different surnames. The surnames of interest to this area include: MOORE, HOLBROOK, SETZER, KILPATRICK, and all the associated surnames that married into these families. Please check it out and let me know your thoughts. I am also looking for any other photos or documents that you might have out there that I can add. The address is: "http://www.zianet.com/schulthe/home.htm" As always, let me know any corrections, additions, deletions, or any other comments you may have. Thanks, Chris..... Chris Schultheis e-mail: schulthe@zianet.com home page: http://www.zianet.com/schulthe/home.htm

Hi all, I'm new to the list so I thought I'd try my first query. I'm hoping to find anyone researching WILLIAM JONES,b. abt. 1792. On the 1830 and 1840 census he is found living in Macon Co. NC.. I also located my GGF HOSEA H. JONES living in Macon Co. NC.. He is listed as serving in the 1838 Indian Removal list. He was serving as a Macon Co. Volunteers. HOSEA was born in 1820 in NC.. His only son was named WILLIAM L.. HOSEA was found living in Polk Co., TN., on the 1840 census. I believe WILLIAM might be HOSEA'S father. Any information would be appreciated. Linda

Afternoon folks, I have this couple in my database: Arthur Wilburn Moore, b. March 22, 1908 in Macon County, North Carolina, d. March 24, 1992 in Rose Creek, Macon County, North Carolina, m. Gertrude Beulah Welch, b, May 12, 1912 in Macon County, North Carolina Does anyone know who the parents of Arthur W. Moore were? His grandparents Moore? Thanks! Philip Sheppard Beaufort, South Carolina

Friends, Here's an apropo article I found on the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society homepage <http://www.main.nc.us/OBCGS/> Enjoy, Philip Sheppard Listowner Twenty Ways to Avoid Genealogical Grief Here are some suggestions to help beginners prevent misfortune when learning how to do genealogical research. Many of these tips are "old hat" to experienced genealogists, but it is always worthwhile to remind ourselves of the basics of sound research. Always note the source of information that you record or photocopy, and date it too. If the material is from a book, write the name, author, publisher, year of publication, ISBN or ISSN (if it has one), and also the library where you found it (or else photocopy the title page). Occasionally you'll find that you need to refer to a book again, or go back to great aunt Matilda to clarify something she told you. Talk to all your older-generation relatives (before they're all gone and you're the older generation!) Even a distant relative can be a goldmine of information about your ancestors. Make photocopies or keep backups of all letters and e-mail messages you send. This will save you from wondering which of your correspondents' questions you've already answered, and which of your questions they have or haven't answered. Don't procrastinate in responding to letters or messages you receive. If you don't have time to write a detailed reply, send your correspondent a quick message or postcard to acknowledge receipt and tell her/him approximately when you'll send them a more complete reply. Then be sure to write back as you've promised. Make frequent backups of your computer disks. Store your backups and photocopies of your irreplaceable documents where you work or at someone else's home. When searching for relatives in records, don't pass over entries that are almost (but not quite) what you're looking for. For example, if you're searching for the marriage of John Brown and Mary Jones in 1850, make a note of the marriage of John Brown and Nancy Smith in 1847: this could be a previous marriage in which the wife died shortly after. When writing to libraries or to genealogical or historical societies in your areas of interest, ask them for the names and addresses of out-of-print booksellers in the area. Write to the booksellers and ask if they have any old local histories or family histories pertaining to the area. Remember that just because information is on computer or in print, it ain't necessarily fact! Information in recent family histories is often based on that from older published works. If the older books are incorrect, the wrong information simply gets repeated and further disseminated. The earlier the time period in which you're researching, the less consistent our ancestors were about the spelling of their surnames. Also, some of them were illiterate and couldn't tell a record keeper how their names should be spelled. Family traditions of close connections to famous people are usually false, but there may be a more obscure relationship involved. For example, perhaps the famous person spent a night at your ancestor's inn instead of (as the legend goes) marrying into the family. Try not to let your research get behind. Establish a filing system for your papers (using file folders or 3-ring binders) and file each page of notes, document, photocopy, etc. as you acquire it. There are few things more disheartening than contemplating a foot-high stack of unfiled papers, wondering if the birth certificate you desperately need to refer to is buried somewhere in it. Double-check all dates to make sure they are reasonable, for example, a woman born in 1790 could not have become a mother in 1800. Be on the lookout for nicknames. 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For example, in the 17th century a step-child was often called a "son-in-law" or "daughter-in-law," and a "cousin" could refer to almost any relative except a sibling or child. Remember that indexes to books rarely include the names of all persons mentioned in the book and, in addition, occasionally contain errors. If it appears that a book is likely to have valuable information, spend some time skimming its contents rather than returning it to the library shelf after a quick glance at the index. Be precise when making notes and especially when sharing information with others. Write dates using an unambiguous format: Americans interpret 5/6/1881 as 6 May 1881, but in many other countries it would be read as 5 June 1881. Always capitalize or underline surnames, some of which can be mistaken for given names, e.g., HENRY, HOWARD. Note place names in full, including parish or township, county, state or province, and country. You'll often encounter conflicting information, for example, you might discover that your paternal grandmother's birth date on her gravestone is different than her birth date as told to you by your father. Note the source for each piece of information, but don't feel you have to decide immediately which date is the correct one. In fact, both of them may be wrong! Further research may reveal a more credible birth date, for example, the one on her birth certificate. Take time occasionally to review and verify the conclusions you've reached concerning each of your ancestors' lives: this will prevent you from wastin time following blind alleys. Boundaries and place names change constantly over the years. Always verify them in historical atlases or genealogical texts pertaining to the area. For example, the boundaries of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania have changed four times since it was first colonized. Whenever you can, advertise the surnames you're researching by posting them electronically (for example, on the ROOTS-L Surname List) and submitting them to genealogical directories and surname lists published by genealogical societies that you belong to. This will put you in touch with others who are researching the same surnames--possibly for a much longer time--and save you from reinventing the wheel. After all, the most rewarding genealogical research is the kind that no-one else has already done! The original copy of this article is located at: http://www.smartlink.com/~leverich/20ways.html. This article first appeared in The British Columbia Genealogist, vol. 17 #1, Mar/88. It was reprinted with some changes by the Florida Genealogical Society in their Journal, vol. 24 #2, Oct/88, and in the Canadian Federation of Genealogical and Family History Societies Newsletter, vol. 6 #2, Oct/93. Only non-profit organizations may further redistribute or reprint this file without explicit permission.

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Looking for information on a John Jenkins b. 1805 married Mary "Polly" Nations in Macon Co. on 30 Mar 1825. They had 9 children. Mary may have been the daughter of Jeremiah Nations. Thanks Libby

At 10:42 PM 10/22/98 -0500, Libby Nations wrote: >Was someone looking for this guy? Theres an article on him in the Heritage >Book also. If you don't have it let me know and I'll post it. Also a >picture of him. Libby It was me. But i have that article and more on my gg-grandfather. You'll notice the author of the article, Nancy Shepherd. That's my Aunt Nancy, wife of the late Wiley Shepherd, my g-uncle. She also wrote the articles on the Shepherd. That first Heritage book was my first foray into the amazing interrelatedness of many Macon County families, Gibsons, Brysons, Welches, Daltons, etc., etc. It really does go on, and on, and on... Philip

Was someone looking for this guy? Theres an article on him in the Heritage Book also. If you don't have it let me know and I'll post it. Also a picture of him. Libby

Morning folks, Does anyone have info on this couple?: Will Ammons, m. Sarah M. Leatherman, b: May 19, 1875 in Macon County, North Carolina, d: August 30, 1959 Buried? Descendants? Father of Will? Many Thanks, Philip Sheppard Beaufort, South Carolina

Recently, I have seen several queries and bulletin board postings about the Lindsays who tie into Macon Co., NC. Thus, I want to share something below which MAY help determine the ancestry of some of that family. The key is a record which has been privately held in a family which left NC, moved first and briefly to Georgia, then to Texas, with members ending up in CA. The person who alerted me to this record died just a few years ago, but she contacted me in the 1970s when I briefly used an address in Haywood County and had the same surname as hers. Please realize that I am related to NONE of these individuals and probably would be entirely unable to help with any further research. Miss Evelyn Caylor had no children and outlived her siblings (she was in her 90s), so I do not have any idea who now has possession of the Noah Miller journal. Still, it grieves me that this important private record may be unknown to Lindsay researchers. -------------------------------------------------- Pertinent Item: journal of Noah Miller: " 'Martha Lindsay was an orphaned niece of George F. and Rebecca Caler.' [From Evelyn Caylor's own statement:] "Her [Martha Lindsay Miller's) brother George Lindsay married a sister of Noah's, Olla Ann Miller 9 February 1839." --------------------------------------------------- Discussion: Elder George F. Caylor (cited above) was born 21 October 1796 in Buncombe Co., NC. He married the first time (to Rebecca Mehaffy) on 4 Feb 1821 in Haywood Co., NC. The second marriage was in Texas. He died in Kentuckytown, Texas on 10 June 1881. Elder Caylor was an active Baptist minister, and preached often in the Cowee Baptist church in Macon Co. A photocopy of captioned pictures by Evelyn Caylor shows Cowee Baptist Church and the note "in the front of the minute book is found this note - George F. Caler was first clerk, first ordained deacon, first ordained minister, first pastor called to this church." Elder Caylor was enumerated 1800, 1810, 1820 within his father Jacob Caler's household. In 1830, Geo. F. Caler appears on page 10 of the Macon Co., NC census: 111001-01001 [The male aged 10-15 may be a Lindsey nephew, because he is not otherwise accounted for by the family record of this man.] There is also on the same page a Jacob R. Lindsey, probably a nephew to Elder Caler and named for Jacob Caler]. In 1840 Macon Co., NC, George Caylor is enumerated on page 18: 121101-100201. The family began the westward trek in 1849, and appears in 1850 Gilmer Co., GA on page 769 with head of household "George F. Caler 54 NC Baptist clergy". In 1860, 1870, and 1880, George F. Caylor was enumerated in Grayson County, Texas. Evelyn Caylor typed record states: George F. and Rebecca raised their family in Macon County, North Carolina. He was a Baptist preacher. A close friend, Noah Miller, also a preacher, was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina, moved to Macon Co., N.C. as a child. He mentioned G.F. Caler at times in his journal such as: "Elder George F. Caler taught me in school". "Elder Caler married me and my first wife, Martha Lindsay in January 1835. Martha Lindsay was an orphaned niece of George F. and Rebecca Caler." (Her brother George Lindsay married a sister of Noah's, Olla Ann Miller on 9 November 1839). "I united with the Missionary Baptist Church was immersed into fellowship 24th day of March 1838 by George F. Caler, Administrator". "My wife was immersed 21 April 1838 by Elder G. G. Caler". Both families planned to go to Grayson County, Texas. They did not arrive together. Noah Miller wrote "We left North Carolina 4th day of November 1849. Landed in Texas the 11th day of January 1850". The Caylor family stopped in Georgia. So who was the sibling of Elder Caylor who was the parent of Martha and George Lindsay? Since their surname wasn't Caylor, their mother must have been the connection. By 1835, Martha Lindsay was an orphan, so her mother would not appear on an 1840 or later census. From census data, we know George Lindsay was b. about 1817. Thus, the mother _____ Caler Lindsay was married by 1817 and out of her parental household, since George Lindsay was born in SC and Jacob and Martha Caler were in NC in 1820. Known offspring of Jacob and Martha Caler were Sally [Rowland], George F., Eva [Hickey], Ruth [Hibbards], Rebecca [Bryson], and Robert. Five of these six children were alive in 1850, so we know their ages. On the 1800 and 1810 enumerations of the Jacob Calor family, there is an extra female 1800 Buncombe Co., NC p 175: 10010-41010 Jacob Kaylor. 1810 Buncombe Co., NC p 273: 20001-21201 Jacob Calor. The 1800 census shows the extra female was born 1784-1790, while the 1810 census shows an extra female in the group b. 1784-1794. This extra female, b. 1784-1790, is missing from the 1820 family enumeration and in all likelihood is the Calor female who married the Lindsay. A look at the 1850 census might suggest that there were other Lindsey children, in addition to the George Lindsey and Martha Lindsey Miller, who belong in this family. I will first give the listing for the known George Lindsey, and then give the other two possible brothers. It seems to me that someone interested in this family and searching for the father could look on the 1820 SC census to find a family that would include Martha Lindsay Miller (prob. born 1810-1820), George (b. abt 1817) and perhaps Timothy and Larkin. 1850 Macon County, NC #516 (4 households earlier was George's aunt Rebecca Caler Bryson) Tennessee Valley, 16 Sept 1860: George Lindsey 33 Farmer $300 SC Polly A. 27 Macon Lavina 9 Macon Elizabeth 7 Macon William 5 Macon Jane 2 Macon Timothy 2/12 Macon Another possible son to the ____ Caler Lindsay family is on the 1850 Macon Co. at #552: Timothy Lindsey 34 b. Haywood Bapt. Clergy $250 Elizabeth 40 Buncombe *Martha M. 15 Buncombe Lydia 7 Macon William Quilliams 24 Macon Laborer *note especially the recurrence of the name Martha, perhaps for the elderly Martha ____ Calor, widow of Jacob Caler. Also, note that George Lindsey named a son Timothy. Another possible son is at #594, two households from Robert Cailer: Larkin Lindsey 32 b. SC Laborer $400 Rachel M. 28 Haywood George J. 9 Macon Wm. E. 8 Macon Reuben A. 6 Macon Sarah A. 5 Macon Rebecca 4 Macon Ruth 1 Macon Elijah Raby 24 Burke Farmer $400 An article on Larkin Lindsay (#395 in Macon County Heritage Book, p. 326, by Monica Collier) says Larkin and wife were members of the Cowee Baptist Church, which is where Jacob Caler and Elder George F. Caler worshipped. --------------------------------------------------- Please remember, I am no authority on this family and have no relationship to it at all--just wanted to share the journal data which otherwise might be lost from public view.

At 10:49 PM 10/12/98 -0400, Philip Sheppard wrote: >Hi folks, > >I need a look up in the 1830 census for any one with the surname "Cathey". I >just want to know if any were there in 1830. When I find my own copy, I'll >do the rest. > >Many thanks, > >Philip Sheppard >Beaufort, South Carolina > > Hi Phil, The 1830 Macon Co, NC census is available on line courtesy of Caroly Collier. The address is: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/7305/maconce.htm Hope this helps Chris.....

Hi folks, I need a look up in the 1830 census for any one with the surname "Cathey". I just want to know if any were there in 1830. When I find my own copy, I'll do the rest. Many thanks, Philip Sheppard Beaufort, South Carolina

Found a Frederick Burnett, age 80 b. Rutherford Co, NC . He is listed in the 1850 Macon Co.census. Also a Lewis and Enoch. Can anyone tell me something about these men. Thanks Libby

Hi all, Just came across a Mary L. Mason born 1855 to John Mason Jr. and Mary Robison. Would anyone know if she married a Samuel Lee McMahan? Or do any of you know a Samuel Lee McMahan? Thanks Libby Nations

PARKER * ROBINSON Family Reunion Oct. 17th, 1998----The third Saturday in October This will be the first Parker & Robinson Reunion in Macon Co. All families are invited! It will be held at the Coon Hunter's Association Building on Wide Horizon Drive in Franklin, NC. The hours will be from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please bring a picnic lunch (enough to feed your family plus one) and drinks. Ice and paper products will be provided. To reach the reunion, go south on 441 (the Georgia Road) about 2 miles. Turn left on Prentice Bridge Road. Go until the road makes a "Y". then turn left onto Wide Horizon Drive. You should be able to see an old rock building on the left. The first building on the right is the Coon Hunter's Association Building. There is a sign on the building. We look forward to seeing all our cousins. If there are any questions, please call: Carol Taylor phone: 828-687-3892 31-8 Fanning Bridge Rd Fletcher, NC 28732 email: snugs08@aol.com Or Barbara R Gregory phone 803-327-3015 e-mail: kgregory@cetlink.net Y'ALL COME, YE HEAR!!!!!

For Linda and Shawna especially, and anyone else whose websites I raided, I though you'd like to know that I have received info that establishes George Cathey of Mecklenburg County, progeniture of the Catheys there and in Transylvania/Jackson/Macon, as an ancestor of mine. Looks like I've got my work cut out for me (again! <G>). Many kind regards, Philip Sheppard Beaufort, South Carolina Listowner, NCMACON, NCTRANSY

At 04:09 PM 10/3/98 -0500, Buckmaster wrote: >Is there a Snow Hill Methodist Church Cemetery in Macon County? I am >trying to locate the grave of a James Levi Black who is supposedly buried >there. Can anyone help? Thanks. Sara. Dear Sara, Most certainly! I've been there. It's north of Franklin not too far from the Cowee School. My Pattersons are buried there. I plan to do a survey of the cemetery next time I'm up there (in a month or so, hopefully). I can't find my Macon County map nearby, so someone else will have to give you more specific directions. Regards, Philip Sheppard

Is there a Snow Hill Methodist Church Cemetery in Macon County? I am trying to locate the grave of a James Levi Black who is supposedly buried there. Can anyone help? Thanks. Sara. ---------- > From: NCMACON-D-request@rootsweb.com > To: NCMACON-D@rootsweb.com > Subject: NCMACON-D Digest V98 #31 > Date: Saturday, October 03, 1998 2:49 PM >