Fellow genealogists: What an exciting week, huh? We too have spent most of it cleaning and purging. Norton has helped, but so have the various e-mails with super links from the great members of this list. Here is a 100% virus free guarantee: Our heritage books are and will always be totally free from all computer viruses! Seriously now. We are excited about the five new NC projects, and can assure you that great books are in the making! As you may know, there has been an extension of time: Jan. 15, 2002 to get all stories and photos submitted. Remember, there is NEVER A CHARGE to have your story and picture included in any of our County Heritage Books! Here are the links from our good genealogy friend Jane Barnhill: Granville Co., NC http://www.geocities.com/bjbarnhill/Granville.html Robeson Co., NC http://www.geocities.com/bjbarnhill/heritage.html Stanly Co., NC http://www.geocities.com/bjbarnhill/Stanly.html Tyrrell Co., NC http://www.geocities.com/bjbarnhill/Tyrrell.html Warren Co., NC http://www.geocities.com/bjbarnhill/Warren.html Granville, Robeson, Stanly and Warren County book committees will meet this week. E-mail if you need specific dates and times; eaglesnestmtn@mindspring.com Excitement reigns in Burke and Montgomery Counties, NC as long awaited Heritage books are delivered there within the next 10 days! Oh yes, if we have caused anyone virus grief, please accept our apology. We are very diligent, updating Norton 3-4 times per week, but know that accidents do happen. Happy Heritage Holidays! Don & Becky Mills eaglesnestmtn@mindspring.com "Preserving Heritage & History, one county at a time!"

M. Young at mlyoung1@flash.net wrote: I am looking for a Miles Puckett, b. c. 1818...a Methodist Episcopal clergyman. For Methodist ministers you can request a memoir search by the Methodist Archives and History, Western, NC Conference, PO Box 18005, Charlotte, NC 28218 Lee Ramsey

I am looking for a Miles Puckett, b. c. 1818. He was in SC by 1860 married to his second wife, Nancy Catherine Scott, but at least one of his first 3 children were born in NC. I found a reference in the IGI web pages that Miles F. Puckett married Elizabeth Stewart in 1841 in Mecklenburg, NC. The Miles Puckett I am looking for was a Methodist Episcopal clergyman. Can anyone tell me something about the Miles F. Puckett in Mecklenburg, NC?

We've received 2 virus emails since last night....it came across as an attachment from 2 different genealogy contacts. The first time I opened the email, and highlighted the attachment to scan, and it started to load. I cut my computer off. I turned it back on, updated my virus scanner, and this time it let me know there was a virus before I opened the email. I deleted the unopened email and deleted it from my delete file. Also to protect your address book in the event you do open a virus, I have put in "aaaa00000"@virusalert.com as my first address so the virus hopefully will get hang-up trying to access my addresses and not send it to everyone I have in it. The attachment was SEARCHURL.MP3.ini? or something like that. Good Luck Susan

Could someone please look up the family of John Keziah and Elizabeth Hargett, his wife, and family in Mecklenburg County, NC in 1860 and 1870. Thank you, Joy

At 12:58 PM 11/14/01 -0600, Conbstance wrote: > Recently I asked a question you all about the location of > Presbyterian Hospital and received so many very helpful answers. I thank > all of you. I think the answer is that it was located at the SE corner > of W. Trade and Mint Street. Apparently, the hospital was first located > in a building that had been the Arlington Hotel. Now I have a picture > of the Arlington Hotel which identifies its location as the SE corner of > W. Trade and Church Street. I think Church Steet is wrong. Can anyone > clear up this question for me? A million thanks. Constance > >>>>>>>> In the Library (and other places) you will find a book entitled "Presbyterian Hospital, The Spirit of Caring, 1903-1985". You will find that the Presbyterian Hospital had a number of roots. The earliest, I believe, was across West Trade Street from 1st Presbyterian Church, which is the location of the Arlington Hotel you have in your picture. My interest in the early history of Presbyterian Hospital comes from the fact that my great uncle, Dr. William Wakefield, was one of the four physicians who had a major part in this early history of Presbyterian Hospital. This brought my father to Charlotte to work for his uncle, and there my father met my mother, a Williamson, and thus I came to be. Good Searching - Good Finding - Good Luck! David Huffines Searching HOFHEINZ/HUFFINES/HOFFHINES/HUFFHINES/ HOFFEIN/et.al.and WILLIAMSON, WAKEFIELD, UNDERWOOD, PAISLEY, SIKES, LIPSCOMB

Hello List, Recently I asked a question you all about the location of Presbyterian Hospital and received so many very helpful answers. I thank all of you. I think the answer is that it was located at the SE corner of W. Trade and Mint Street. Apparently, the hospital was first located in a building that had been the Arlington Hotel. Now I have a picture of the Arlington Hotel which identifies its location as the SE corner of W. Trade and Church Street. I think Church Steet is wrong. Can anyone clear up this question for me? A million thanks. Constance

Hello All, Got this on another list and it is a really neat site!! http://personal.pitnet.net/primarysources/#16 <A HREF="http://personal.pitnet.net/primarysources/#16">Primary Source Documents</A> The American Colonist's Library A TREASURY OF PRIMARY DOCUMENTS Primary Source Documents Pertaining to Early American History An invaluable collection of historical works which contributed to the formation of American politics, culture, and ideals Hope it helps some out there,

Is anyone able to identify the Rebecca Green who signed as witness to the 1772 deed of land on Waxhaw Creek sold by Robert Davis (of South Carolina) and John McElroy. Other witness to deed was William Davis and deed was proven by George Davis. I believe this is same Robert Davis who had wife Mildred and was son of Robert Davis Sr. who died in Mecklenburg 1770 leaving sons Robert, George, Moses, John & James, daughter Catherine Davis and son in law Robert Caldwell. James m. Rebecca Pickens (dau of Israel Pickens and sister to Margaret who married James Walkup); Moses Davis supposedly married to Jean/Jane Noble, dau. of John Noble/Mary Calhoun (widowed Mary lived in Long Cane Settlement near Calhoun kin who had come from Augusta Co. 1750's) George Davis said to have married as second wife, Hannah Orr (info from Pickens/Davis researchers). Robert Sr. was from Augusta Co. VA and related to the Crocketts & Ramsey families. John McElroy was from Prince Edward Co. VA The early Davis families are so confusing - I'm hoping that identifying Rebecca Green may help me sort some of them out. (Yeah, sure...... then I can start on Calhouns!) LaVerne

I am trying to find proof that the Culbert/Cuthbert Nicholson and wife Jannet buried 1789/90 at Steele Creek are the pair married 1736 in First Presbyterian Ch. , Philadelphia. I blush to admit that I stumbled across Rupp's "History" and found several refs to the Nicholson surname. This list and the East Derry 1759 taxlist seem to include many Mecklenburg Co., NC, founders. I am looking for proof that many/some of these Donegal/Derry residents migrated on to Meck. I am especially interested in knowing where they were between 1754/59 and 1767. Thanks for any help. =================================================== "The History and Topography of Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Bedford, Adams, and Perry Counties: Containing a Brief History of the First settlers, Notices of the Leading Events, Incidents and Interesting Facts, both General and Local, in the History of These Counties, General & Statistical Descriptions of all the Principal Boroughs, Towns, Villages &c." I. Daniel Rupp, 1846 pp 65-66. This petition follows on a series of Indian massacres and abductions, including one Owen Nicholson, John Evans, Henry Devoy, Alexander Magenty, Patrick Burns and George Hutchison "all of whom returned again to Cumberland--these were captured in 1752, '53, and '54; and some of them endured great hardships..." They were carried to Quebec, France, then London, before they were returned home. p. 69-70 "The humble petition of us, inhabitants of Donegal, humbly sheweth that your petitioners being duly sensible of the great dangers that ourselves are now in, by reason of such a cruel and meriless enemy as those we are engaged with, we therefore desire to join with our friends and neighbors, in requesting your honor to take our distressed condition into your consideration, and to put us in a condition that we may be able to defend ourselves, and we, on our part, will join with all that we can do for the safety of the Province, and your petitioners, as in duty bound, will pray. We empower our trusty friends, James Galbraith, Esq. and Thomas Foster, Esq. to present this to your Honor, in our behalf, July 26, 1754." Signed: [I have alphabetized the names below; for a list in the order as they appeared in Rupp, email me.] 96 Names alphabetized: James Allison Jno. Allison Jno. Allison Robt. Allison Wm. Allison James Anderson Moses Andrews Mordecai Bane David Bayers James Bayty John Bayty Robert Brackan Thomas Brees John Brown Robert Carithers Andrew Christy George Clark James Clark Mark Clark Thos. Clining Jno. Collins David Cook Jas. Cook Thos. Cotter David Craize James Foster John Foster Robt. Frier James Fulton John Galbreath Richard Gelston Hugh Hall John Hall Thos. Hall Thomas Harris Jos. Howard Barney Hughs Thos. Hutcheson Jas. Hutchison John Jamison James Karr Rob. Karr John Kelly Jas. Lowry Hugh Lynn Jos. Lyon Joseph Marchet Wm. McCean An. McCewen Nicholas McClarland Robert McCleand William McClelan John McColloch Joseph McCoskey Jno. McIntyr John McKracan John McQueen William Miller Wm. Miller John Mitchell Thomas Mitchell Ephraim Moor Zach. Moor John Moore Robert Mordoch John Naulear William Neley Robt. Nelson Cul. Nicholson Thomas Patton Moses Potts Wm. Ramage Robert Ramsey John Rea Chas. Rowan Abraham Scott Abraham Scott William Scott James Semple John Semple Robert Semple Robt. Shankland Jas. Shaw Sam. Smith William Smith William Spear Wm. Staret James Stinson Robert Stuart William Stuart William Trinton James Walker. John Willson Thos. Wilson Patrick Winters James Work Anne

Thank you Mr Buckley. The library tip was very helpful. I was able to locate the info I needed. Thanks again, Karen anderson

Karen and List, A couple of, hopefully, helpful reminders. The Charlotte/Mecklenburg Public Library Carolina Room has placed the Mecklenburg Cemetery Index on their web page. Identified cemeteries are exempt from property taxes and marked as such on the GIS Tax maps page. (The Drake Apts. tax parcel ID is 21323102) Links to both sites may be found on the NCMECKLE main page at www.rootsweb.com/~ncmeckle . Also, the 1850 Mecklenburg census abstract is an excellent source for identification of slaveowners for that time period. The book may be obtained from sources listed on the main NCMECKLE page. Paul Buckley

Hello list, I am trying to locate an old grave site in the Matthews area near the "Sardis Forest" subdivision in the wooded area behind the current "Drake" apt complex on Monroe Rd and Wagon Hill Rd off of Hinson Dr. If anyone is familiar with this area I would appreciate hearing from you. Also interested in any farms that existed in the area during the 1850's that may have owned slaves. Thanking you in advance, Karen Anderson

I'm searching for the parents of Elizabeth B. "Bernice/Burnice" Black who married William S. McClellan in 1831 in Cabarrus County. I know this is the Mecklenburg Co. mailing list, but so many of these people were "from" Mecklenburg and there are so many people on this list who seem to be researching the Black family surname in this area I thought it was worth a try. Elizabeth Bernice Black is actually the second wife of William S. McClellan and my direct ancestor is his FIRST wife Cresida "Cassida" McKinley thru their son ADDISON CICERO MCCLELLAN who married MARGARET PURVIANCE. Bride: Elizabeth B Black Groom: Wm S McClellan Bond Date: 10 Oct 1831 County: Cabarrus Record #: 01 124 Bondsman: Geo. Klutts Witness: J. G. Spears Bond #: 000009010 State of NC Cabarrus County: I - C. G. White, sherriff of Cabarrus County attend by the following Jury of Good and Careful men viz James Burkhead, John W Means, William Andrew, Samuel Irwin, James W. McNulty, Robert Biggers, W. S. Pharr, Samuel Kimons, John Caldwell, Joshua Harris, Elias Snell, and Robert A. Young, who after being duly sworn according to law proceeded on the 12th day of Nov 1844 in obediance to the anexed (?) writ to law off and allot to E. B. McClelen his dower and the things in the land William S. McClelen beset (?) as subscribed in said writ according to the following metes and bounds to wit: beginning at a stone McClarty's line and runs north sixteen degrees East eighty-five poles to a Wallnut on Moryes (?) line this south Eighty four degrees East sixty poles a stone thence south fifty six degrees East one hundred and twenty poles to a hickory BLACKs Corner, thence south twenty seven west thrity poles to a hickory thence north eighty one west one hundred and thirty poles to a maple MCCLARTYs corner thence north eighty three west thirty nine poles to the beginning containing seventy five acres and hencly put him in possession of the same. Given under our hands and seals this the 12h day of Nov 1844. C.G. White Sheriff J.I. Burddet (seal) J.M. Means (seal) Wm. Andrews (seal) Probate of William S. McClellan: State of North Carolina Cabarrus County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Apr Session 1844 Ordered by the Court that Samuel C. HARRIS, Esq., John S. MCCLARTY, Dyonisius ALEXANDER, and William NEWELL, & they are hereby appointed to lay off and allot one years allowance to Elizabeth MCCLELLAND widow of William McClelland dir. out of the estate of the said deceased. on the 14th in W. Barringer D. C. at 2 O'Clock. for K. P. Harris [might be R. P. Harris ?) Attached: "In pursuance of an order Court to us directed we the undersigned met at the house of William McClellen Dect on the 14th day of May 1844 after being Sworn provided the half of one years provisions for Elizabeth McClellan and family widow of the dect..." provisions listed. Signed by Sam C. Harris (seal) Wm Newell (seal), D. Alexander (seal) and John S. McLarty (seal) p. 476 HH1135-1135 Burneace McClellan 49 Cab Crissida 16 Cab Joseph 14 Cab William 12 Cab John 7 Cab Robert 6 Cab Cabarrus Co Death records show date of death as 18 Nov 1852 at age 47, and list her name as Burniece McLellen. If you have any clue as to her parents or siblings, I'd appreciate the help. I'm especially interested in finding the parents of William S. McClellan also!! THANKS! *************************** Peggy Sue Wilson Amarillo, TX <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/pwilson411/9112001.html">September 11, 2001 - Memorial</A>

List, Mecklenburg County was formed from Anson County in late 1762. Many records of the county prior to that time have not survived due to courthouse fires in Anson. However, A number of property transactions prior to 1763 were recorded in Mecklenburg and are extant at the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds office. It is my understanding that more Anson/Mecklenburg records are housed at the State Archives in Raleigh. All property and estate records of Mecklenburg since 1763 survive and copies may be found in the Mecklenburg County Government Center and at the State Archives in Raleigh. The Charlotte/Mecklenburg Public Library also has copies of numerous early records. The Archives published a two-page chart of when North Carolina counties were formed with maps. The chart is available at many public libraries as well as at the archives. Copies of the county formation maps may be found on main NCMECKLE page at www.rootsweb.com/~ncmeckle . The chart is presented on the NCGenWeb index of counties at www.rootsweb.com/~ncgenweb . Regards, Paul Buckley, NCMECKLE list manager and Mecklenburg County NCGenWeb coordinator

The website for the USGenNet North Carolina webpage gives the county formations for all NC counties including Mecklenburg. Go to www.usgennet.org (or .com, can't remember) and click on the state pages then North Carolina, then there is a link on the main NC page for County formation. They show maps for about 10 or 20 year incriments so you can see the formation take place. Erin Bradford eabradfo@unity.ncsu.edu

"Handy Book" gives Anson County as the parent County rpittman wrote: > According to J. B. Alexander in his book, the history of <i>Meckleburg > County, (NC), 1740-1900</i>, there were few settlers before 1740 and the > eastern, southern, and western boundaries of Mecklenberg County were marked > off in 1762. The northern or northwestern boundary was not marked off, the > idea being to wait and see where it would be settled up. Apparently, it was > not carved out of any other counties since the author does not mention any > adjoining counties. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: tracers <tracers@imagin.net> > To: <NCMECKLE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2001 12:24 PM > Subject: [NCMECKLE-L] Formation of county? > > > Can anyone tell me when Mecklenburg County was formed? And what counties > it > > was formed from? Time frame? I am working on that area to see if any of > my > > ancestors might have conducted business in that county. > > Thanks, > > Brenda > > > > > > ============================== > > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB > > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

According to J. B. Alexander in his book, the history of <i>Meckleburg County, (NC), 1740-1900</i>, there were few settlers before 1740 and the eastern, southern, and western boundaries of Mecklenberg County were marked off in 1762. The northern or northwestern boundary was not marked off, the idea being to wait and see where it would be settled up. Apparently, it was not carved out of any other counties since the author does not mention any adjoining counties. ----- Original Message ----- From: tracers <tracers@imagin.net> To: <NCMECKLE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2001 12:24 PM Subject: [NCMECKLE-L] Formation of county? > Can anyone tell me when Mecklenburg County was formed? And what counties it > was formed from? Time frame? I am working on that area to see if any of my > ancestors might have conducted business in that county. > Thanks, > Brenda > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB >

Can anyone tell me when Mecklenburg County was formed? And what counties it was formed from? Time frame? I am working on that area to see if any of my ancestors might have conducted business in that county. Thanks, Brenda

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