Tim was Cyrus D Alexander a Clerk he appears on my ggrandparents marriage ? Thanks Betty --- Tim Treadwell <[email protected]> wrote: > Norma, > Isaac Alexander (1756-1833) was Clerk of the Court > from 1790 to 1833, when > he died. His name shows up on a great many deeds and > wills. > > cheers, > Tim > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, January 17, 2000 11:00 PM > Subject: [NCMECKLE] Isaac ALEXANDER > > > > Was Isaac ALEXANDER a professional witness or > what. He was the witness > for > > the marriage bond of one of my ancestors, William > GILMORE in 1797 in > > Mecklenburg NC. Maybe he was a clerk in the > courthouse? > > > > Norma > > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Norma, Isaac Alexander (1756-1833) was Clerk of the Court from 1790 to 1833, when he died. His name shows up on a great many deeds and wills. cheers, Tim ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 17, 2000 11:00 PM Subject: [NCMECKLE] Isaac ALEXANDER > Was Isaac ALEXANDER a professional witness or what. He was the witness for > the marriage bond of one of my ancestors, William GILMORE in 1797 in > Mecklenburg NC. Maybe he was a clerk in the courthouse? > > Norma

Is anyone researching, or has any knowledge of the HENRY surname. I am primarly interested in any information on a William HENRY, who would be the father of my Gr. grandfather David W. HENRY. I could surely use any information that anyone could toss my way, and I will thank you very much. ASA

Now I remember...the name Gideon Thompson was so familiar He was a neighbor of my ancestor, Stephen Hipp Sr. They served as chain-bearers to each other's grant of land. Gideon's grant of land is shown on the map at this url: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/1174/riverbend.html His name appears in two plots. Donna J. Johnson Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, USA my url: <http://www.geocities.com/heartland/hills/1174>

After yesterday's spurt of Thompson messages I checked over some of my notes and am posting an excerpt in case I might have something that would be useful to other Thompson researchers. (These notes were in my file for Capt. James Thompson, son of Gideon Thompson Sr. - the Sr. is my addition to distinguish from the son Gideon.) "Gidean (Sr.) Thompson's will mentions daughter of James. Mecklenburg Co., N. C. Deed Abstracts 1763-1779, Vol 7 pp 25-26 "16 Jan 1772 James Thompson & wf Precilla of Meck., to Jennings Thompson of same, planter, for 16 pounds proc. money... 48 A on Rocky River ...James Thompson (I) (Seal), Prissilla Thompson (X) (Seal), Wit: Charles Pollock, John Pollock, Prov. by John Polk July Sessn 1775. (Note In Mecklenburg Co. NC abstracts of Early Wills 1763-1790 - 1749 - 1790 there is a will for Jennings Thompson - "Will of Jennings Thompson of the County of Mecklenburg, 7 April 1785, often sickly & weak in body; to my five youngest children Joseph Thompson, Benjamin Thompson, Moses Thompson & E Thompson & Aaron Thompson, all my estate at their mothers decease & at the decease of my wife to be equally divided amongst them; to the rest of my children, the sum of one shillings sterling a piece for they have had their share before...Joshusa Yarborough, my sole executor Jennins Thompson (Seal) Wit: Drewry Thompson Benjamin Yarbrough April Sessn 1791 Will Book D, pp.26-27 C. R. 065.801.27" Source Mecklenburg Co., NC Court Minutes Bk1 Another source: Deed from Mecklenburg County N.C. Court Minutes. Bk1 1774-1780 - 48 acres of land - oath of John Polk James died of Small Pox shortly after the close of the war and his wife shortly thereafter. Source Gidean (Jr.)'s pension papers Source: Hopewell Tombstone Inscriptions - died 28 Jan 1781,Age 30 b 1751 Was a Capt. in Gen. Davidson's Company: Source Gidean (Jr.)'s pension papers

Benj Thompson was mentioned in the 1796 Mecklenburg County NC, Petition (for a new county) along with other Thompsons. I also have a copy of the index from the Osborne Diary (early 1800s) where the surname Thompson also appeared. That film should be available at your local LDS Family History Library. Twelve Mile Creek runs through what is now in Union County, NC, along the northern SC border and you might find more records there. Steve Roper wrote: > I am hoping someone online may be able to help me. > I am looking for anyone with books of deed abstracts of mecklenberg CO. > I would like to obtain citations of deeds so that I may order original > copies. > > I am looking for the names JENNINGS THOMPSON before 1791 and his son > BENJAMIN who had land on 12 Mile Creek, which he reportedly sold in > 1813. > > Sincere thanks, > Regina Roper

I'm quite certain that the LDS Family History Libraries have microfilm copies of property deeds in this area for the time period which you are researching. I located film copies of deeds on Twelve Mile Creek listing a John Redford, probably my gggrandfather. Steve Roper wrote: > I am hoping someone online may be able to help me. > I am looking for anyone with books of deed abstracts of mecklenberg CO. > I would like to obtain citations of deeds so that I may order original > copies. > > I am looking for the names JENNINGS THOMPSON before 1791 and his son > BENJAMIN who had land on 12 Mile Creek, which he reportedly sold in > 1813. > > Sincere thanks, > Regina Roper

Tried sending this direct to Steve but the mail bounced so I apologize to the list. You wrote: "Hello all. I am searching for anyone who may be related to or have data re: Jennings Thompson. His parents were Benjamin Thompson (who died in Bute Co NC in 1771) and ELizabeth unknown. His siblings were Benjamin, John, James, Gideon, Drury, Susannah, Mary, Joseph, William, Isham "Shem", Zacharias, and Elizabeth...." My message: Just read your posting in the Mecklenburg list and for the first time in many years I saw the name Gideon as a sibling of your Thompson. I have searched everywhere - figured with a name like Gideon it would be easy to find him - wasn't so. Just read the posting and went ape - haven't even looked to see if I could help you but will certainly do so. I have Gideon's family forward, hadn't connected him with anything prior to him but do have Thompson information that I was trying to tie in. There was a Benjamin Thompson in Virginia in the same area as my Bradshaws. I will pull together what I have and send you a note tomorrow. I have a copy of Gideon's will, a map that shows a plot of some of his land, where he is buried, etc. Let me know if you think any of it would help you. About three years ago I belonged to the Thompson list and there was a lot of material there, will also check that. If you have anything on dear Gideon would surely appreciate it.

Was Isaac ALEXANDER a professional witness or what. He was the witness for the marriage bond of one of my ancestors, William GILMORE in 1797 in Mecklenburg NC. Maybe he was a clerk in the courthouse? Norma [email protected] << Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 09:12:19 -0500 (EST) From: [email protected] (Elizabeth Harris) To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [NCMECKLE] Thompson Family Mecklenburg Co. marriages (compilation by Brent Holcombe) lists a John Thompson m. Nancy MACK 19 Nov 1813; John Williamson, bondsman; Isaac Alexander wit.. >>

Steve, I tried to send you a message but it didn't go through. Can you e-mail me at my address? I may have another possibility on your Jennings Thompson. Linda Blackwelder [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Roper <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 17, 2000 7:43 AM Subject: [NCMECKLE] Deed Records > I am hoping someone online may be able to help me. > I am looking for anyone with books of deed abstracts of mecklenberg CO. > I would like to obtain citations of deeds so that I may order original > copies. > > I am looking for the names JENNINGS THOMPSON before 1791 and his son > BENJAMIN who had land on 12 Mile Creek, which he reportedly sold in > 1813. > > Sincere thanks, > Regina Roper >

Steve, I checked my Court Minutes Book, Bk 1, 1774-1780 by Brisco (don't have his full name as Southern Historical Press did a reprint on it and they took the copyright) Because I the copyright I will tell you only that there is reference to a deed from Thomas Thompson & his wife Pressila to Jennings Thompson for 48 acres on 16 Jan 1772. There is not a book and page no. since this was a court record and not a deed filing. Linda Blackwelder ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Roper <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 17, 2000 7:43 AM Subject: [NCMECKLE] Deed Records > I am hoping someone online may be able to help me. > I am looking for anyone with books of deed abstracts of mecklenberg CO. > I would like to obtain citations of deeds so that I may order original > copies. > > I am looking for the names JENNINGS THOMPSON before 1791 and his son > BENJAMIN who had land on 12 Mile Creek, which he reportedly sold in > 1813. > > Sincere thanks, > Regina Roper >

This explains a lot of discrepancies I have found in the Southern wills. Thank you so much for the information. Debbie S

Was it a practice to leave the property only to the widow or the minor children in a will? Some kind person sent me an abstract of the Benjamin R. Smith Will" dated 25 Feb 1865, probated in Oct. 1866 Court. Leaves to wife Nancy S. Smith his entire estate. At her death, then equally divided between his five children, B. Rush, Elizabeth, Jane, Wm. Mark and John D. Smith. He gives money to son Samuel L. Smith and to his niece Mary E. Smith. The executors were: sons B. Rush and Saml. L. Smith. He leaves to his 5 children and Samuel is not listed with them, but he refers to him as "son" in the named executors. Samuel is the one I need. He would have been born about 1841 or before and was married before 1865 so would not be listed as a child. (He wasn't with the family in 1860 census but I haven't sent for the 1850 one yet.) D. Sullivan

I'm sorry list people, but Steve's E-mail address bounced so I am sending this to the list. Steve, For your Deeds and Court Minutes of Mecklenburg Co., NC, I suggest you look at Herman W. Ferguson's publications. He has about 8 different volumns that he has published. For serious research in Mecklenburg Co., you need to review these publications. Brent H. Holcomb has published Abstracts of Early Wills 1763-1790 of Mecklenburg Co., NC. From Holcomb's abstracts: Will Book D pp.26-27 Will of Jennings Thompson of the County of Mecklenburg, 7 April 1785, often sickly and weak in body; to my five youngest children Joseph Thompson, Benjamin Thompson, Moses Thompson, & E. Thompson & Aaron Thompson, all my estate at their mothers decease & at the decease of my wife to be equally divided amongst them; to the rest of my children, the sum of one shillings sterling a piece for they have had their before...Joshua Yarbrough, my sole executor. Jennins Thompson (Seal) Wit; Drewry Thompson, Benjamin Yarbrough April Session 1791 I didn't send this to the Mecklenburg list because it irretates some folks when you "plug" commercial products. Good luck on your search, Harry O. Alvis Steve Roper wrote: > I am hoping someone online may be able to help me. > I am looking for anyone with books of deed abstracts of mecklenberg CO. > I would like to obtain citations of deeds so that I may order original > copies. > > I am looking for the names JENNINGS THOMPSON before 1791 and his son > BENJAMIN who had land on 12 Mile Creek, which he reportedly sold in > 1813. > > Sincere thanks, > Regina Roper

Verna, I don't know enough about Elizabeth Smith to answer your question. In my Pettus family materials there are lots of Smiths who may or may not be relatives--if not relatives than no doubt neighbors. I cannot figure it out. I know that Susannah Pettus, born ca. 1800, daughter of Capt. George Pettus, married John Cheek Smith but there are others such as Thomas B. Smith and Edward Smith and then there is Sally Smith and her badboy grandson, William Smith. Every time they go to court some Pettus or other seems to be a witness. I simply cannot sort them out. Oh, and Paul Buchanan keeps wanting stuff put on the Mecklenburg Queries board. Since this is your family of Bowdens do as you like. You are welcome to post what I sent to you if you wish to do so and I will not post since there is certainly no need for us to both do so. Besides if there is a response to the Boweden info, it should go to you. Louise ---------- >From: "Verna Dinkins" <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [NCMECKLE] Arthur J. Bowdon >Date: Sun, Jan 16, 2000, 11:21 PM > >Louise, > > Thank you very much for all the Bowden info. Perhaps I >can put something >together with the notes. > I have the Elizabeth Smith [Grandmother of Elizabeth >Bowdon] Will, but am >wondering if I'm reading it correctly. Was she was >previously married to a >Bowdon and Arthur is her son by a previous marriage? > >Thanks again, >Verna > > >----Original Message Follows---- >From: "Louise Pettus" <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [NCMECKLE] Arthur J. Bowdon >Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 22:25:19 -0500 > >Verna, >I have a few Bowden notes that may have something >you don't have, so, >just in case, I send them along to you. > >Bowdon/Bowden > >Bowdons mentioned in records of Flint Hill Baptist >Church, north of Fort Mill, SC: > >1. Authur J. Bowdon, baptized 1836. Excommunicated >1843, died in Dec. 1851 >2. William K. Bowdon, baptized. Excommunicated >1844, died in 1850 >3. Elizabeth Bowdon, baptized, dismissed 1848 >4. Margaret Bowdon, formerly Smith, baptized. > >1850 Census, Steele Creek, Mecklenburg County, NC: > >W. K. Bowden, 42; Margaret Bowden, 34; Richard >Bowden, 7; Louis Bowden, 4; Patty, 1.; Robert M. >Smith, 30, James Reeves, 45. > >Mecklenburg County Wills, Book I, #977, p. 153: >Elizabeth (X) Smith. 26 Sep 1843, probably in Jan >1849 Ct. ³I give to the heirs of my son Stephen >Smith the parcel of land on which he now resides, >and to [my granddau] Elizabeth Bowden, dau. of >Arthur Bowdon, a bed, bedstead, and bedding. My >mare, the negro Lucy, and all remaining household >and kitchen furniture are to be sold, from the >proceeds my just debts are to be paid, and the >balance together with my clothing, is to be >divided equally between my two daus Elizabeth >Bowden and Jane Pettus. [Jane Pettus was the >second wife >of George Pettus; she was previously married to a >Glover]. Executors: my two sons Benjamin and >Stephen. Wit: Jos. P. Pritchard, Jurat and R. T. >Cheek. Signatures proved by S. H. Elliott and S. >A. Davis. B. Oates, CCC. > >Mecklenburg County Wills, Book C, #219: >John Dinkins¹ will, 18 Sept 1809, probated in Aug >1811. ³. . . . I lend to my dau Elizabeth Bowden >the negroes Edith and her three children Jasper, >Kate and ______(not named) for her natural life >and at her demise to be divided among her >children.² In a codicil, 31 May 1810, to the >will, Dinkins wrote that he had sold Jasper and >that in lieu of him he was leaving Elizabeth the >negro woman Sarah. > >Mecklenburg County Wills, Book J, #1137, p. 146: >Fanny Smith¹s will: 19 Sept 1861, probated Oct >1862. Gives to daughter Margaret K. Bowdon, >³during her lifetime, the negro Jane, about six, >and at Margaret¹s demise Jane is to descend to her >children, and said negro is not to be subject to >the debts of Margaret¹s husband... . I give my >saddle to my granddau Martha Bowdown. . . .² > >Mecklenburg County Wills, Book D, #374, p. 147: >John Kendrick, 18 Sept 1823, pobate Nov. 1823, ³. >. . .to my daughter Margaret Bowdon, the use of >the negroes Hannah, Venus and her children Rachel, >and Sarah and their increase, who, with the other >property I gave to her earlier, are to descend to >her children at her demise,. . .² > >William K. Bowden married Margaret H. Smith (1 Jan >1814-26 Dec 1837), dau. of Edward Smith (16 Mar >1789-6 Feb 1849) and Mary Frances (³Fanny²) Daniel >(25 Jan 1787-28 Oct 1861 both buried at Flint Hill >Baptist Church > >Joshua D. Bowden married Mary Elizabeth Smith(16 >Aug 1825-30 Oct 1839) (sister of Margaret H. Smith >above). > >Emeline Smith, sister of Margaret H. and Mary >Elizabeth Smith above, married 1st a Bowden and >had a son Samuel D. Bowden and married 2nd a >Grier. > > > > >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com >

>Hello all. >I am searching for anyone who may be related to or have data re: >Jennings Thompson. > >His parents were Benjamin Thompson (who died in Bute Co NC in 1771) and >ELizabeth unknown. >His siblings were Benjamin, John, James, Gideon, Drury, Susannah, Mary, >Joseph, William, Isham "Shem", Zacharias, and Elizabeth. > I'm searching for an elusive John THOMPSON in Mecklenburg Co. in the same time frame. Do you have any information on this John, brother of your Jennings Thompson? My John Thompson married Nancy CAWTHORNE, and was having children in the 1809-1829 time frame. There is at least one more contemporary John Thompson, however. Mecklenburg Co. marriages (compilation by Brent Holcombe) lists a John Thompson m. Nancy MACK 19 Nov 1813; John Williamson, bondsman; Isaac Alexander wit.. A John Thompson died in 1817 in Mecklenburg County; inventory of his estate was signed by James BLACK and Nancy Thompson, August 1817. In August 1819, a Mary HUDSON challenged this John Thompson's will in court, saying that it was the work of his wife Nancy Thompson, who by this time had married Joseph PURVIANCE. "Whereas the said paper writing was not the last will and testament of the said John Thompson ... but was an instrument of writing which was obtained from him by the deceitful artifices and undue influence forcibly and fraudulently exercised over him by his wife Nancy now Nancy Perviance the wife of Joseph Perviance. The deceased when the said paper writing was extorted from him was very aged and infirm, childish in his dotage, his reason and understanding almost lost. To said Nancy young and artful, conscious of his infirmaties and of his incapacity to make a will, procured the said writing to be drawn..." My mother copied all this material from the NC state archives some years ago, thinking it was our John and Nancy Thompson. At this point I'm convinced it's a different couple, but I am still curious. Is this Nancy MACK Thompson, or yet another Nancy? Who is Mary HUDSON? Elizabeth Harris state coordinator, NCGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgenweb/

Hello all. I am searching for anyone who may be related to or have data re: Jennings Thompson. His parents were Benjamin Thompson (who died in Bute Co NC in 1771) and ELizabeth unknown. His siblings were Benjamin, John, James, Gideon, Drury, Susannah, Mary, Joseph, William, Isham "Shem", Zacharias, and Elizabeth. Jennings Thompson's wife is unknown and may have predeceased him. He wrote his will 7 Apr 1785 in mecklenberg Co and it was probated April 1791. I do not have a copy but have requested one from the NC archives. supposedly only his 5 youngest children were named in this will: Joseph Benjamin Moses E.___ Aaron. I would be grateful for any help I can get locating citations for records. Regina Roper

I am hoping someone online may be able to help me. I am looking for anyone with books of deed abstracts of mecklenberg CO. I would like to obtain citations of deeds so that I may order original copies. I am looking for the names JENNINGS THOMPSON before 1791 and his son BENJAMIN who had land on 12 Mile Creek, which he reportedly sold in 1813. Sincere thanks, Regina Roper

The BOWDEN postings are of interest to me as I have one BOWDEN in my line: Martha "Patsy" BOWDEN, , b. abt. 1809 in Mecklenburg VA. She m. William WILLIAMS of Gallatin Co. TN. They ended up in Lamar Co. TX. Who are Martha's parents? Siblings? Many thanks! Norma [email protected]

-----Original Message----- From: Kathy Hook <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, January 14, 2000 10:00 PM Subject: [NCMECKLE] Wishart, et al >I have gathered some information and several 'cousins' have added more, >but I am looking for more information on Joseph WISHART (c1717-1794) >and his family. His Will, proved in January Term, 1795 Mecklenburg Co, >NC gave to his wife Margaret, to the children of his daughter Mary deceased, >who was wife of James COBURN; to Margaret, his second daughter & wife of >Robert MC COMB; and to his youngest daughter Elizabeth HARSHAY alias >WILSON, who was first married to HARSHAY & is now to said WILSON. > >Joseph had a wife Elizabeth (c1736-1784) who is buried beside him. Said >WILSON is William Wilson. > >Any information on the WISHART, COBURN, MC COMB, HARSHAY, or >WILSON line will be greatly appreciated. > >Thanks, > >Kathy Hook > Hello, My ancestor Pamela Wilson married Marcus T.C. Kennedy in 1816. Have you ran across this Pamela Wilson?? Trying to find the names of her parents and siblings. Thank you, Lynn Hawkins