Hi Becky, How wonderful of you to take on the job of managing a website with county information! Since there can be more than one website for the county, I will appreciate your sending the URL for this one to the list. Leslie - ListAdmin ---- RLDOZIER@aol.com wrote: The Northampton Co., NC web site has been reconstructed and if you have any data that you would like to summit or if you have a suggestion concerning this web site, send it to Becky --- RLDozier@aol.com --- Also, check your old queries to be sure that your e-mail address is current. Queries with e-mail addresses that no longer work will be removed from the query page. I hope that you will enjoy the new format and will help me keep the page filled with new information. I look forward to serving you as your new CC. Becky

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Hi Jan, thanks for the information on the Mollie Britton, I didn't have any of the children for William and Laura. I hope the Spence reunion was a good time for all. Some day I hope to meet you and others who share the Britton connection. Sally Mitchell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janet Thomas" <janlar41@coastalnet.com> To: <ncnortha@rootsweb.com>; <NCHERTFO-L@rootsweb.com>; <SPENCE-L@rootsweb.com>; <VASOUTHA-L@roothweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 11:10 AM Subject: [NCNORTHA] Spence Family Reunion > The descendents of Frank and Mollie Britton Spence (who made their home in > the Murfreesboro (Northampton County) NC area) will reconnect and > celebrate their common history at the annual Spence Family Reunion. At > the time of their deaths in 1946, they were survived by 8 children, 43 > grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. The Spence Reunion will begin > at 12:30 pm, Sunday, September 28, 2008, at a new location: the Fellowship > Hall of Historic Meherrin Baptist Church, Murfreesboro NC. > > Frank Spence was born in Virginia on March 2, 1858, to John Spence and > Mary Worrell Spence. In the 1880 Federal Census, Frank is found living in > Kirby Township, Northampton County NC, with his cousin Thomas P Spence, > his wife Cornelia G. Spence, and their children: Franklin, Jackson, Cora, > and Thomas. In 1888, he married Mollie T. Britton in Wiccacanie Township, > Northampton County NC. Frank died in Northampton County NC on January 29, > 1946. > > > > Mollie T. Britton was born in Northampton County NC to William > E. Britton and Laura J. Turner. According to the 1880 Federal Census, > Mollie was living Kirby Township, Northampton County NC in her parents' > household. Her siblings, Thorsa A., William F., and Florence C. Britton, > were also living in the household. Mollie died on July 13, 1946 in > Northampton County NC. > > > > Frank and Mollie Spence raised 8 children who were born between > 1890 and 1913: Elta L., Stella, Edgar Buron, Noah James Spence, Julian > Franklin, Mary, Vidie Esther, and Thomas Bland Spence. > > > > Both Frank and Mollie are buried at Conway Cemetery, Hwy 35, > Conway, N.C. Several of their children, descendents, and cousins are > also buried in this cemetery. At the time of their deaths in 1946, Frank > and Mollie were survived by 43 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. > > > > Jan Thomas > > NC > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

The descendents of Frank and Mollie Britton Spence (who made their home in the Murfreesboro (Northampton County) NC area) will reconnect and celebrate their common history at the annual Spence Family Reunion. At the time of their deaths in 1946, they were survived by 8 children, 43 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. The Spence Reunion will begin at 12:30 pm, Sunday, September 28, 2008, at a new location: the Fellowship Hall of Historic Meherrin Baptist Church, Murfreesboro NC. Frank Spence was born in Virginia on March 2, 1858, to John Spence and Mary Worrell Spence. In the 1880 Federal Census, Frank is found living in Kirby Township, Northampton County NC, with his cousin Thomas P Spence, his wife Cornelia G. Spence, and their children: Franklin, Jackson, Cora, and Thomas. In 1888, he married Mollie T. Britton in Wiccacanie Township, Northampton County NC. Frank died in Northampton County NC on January 29, 1946. Mollie T. Britton was born in Northampton County NC to William E. Britton and Laura J. Turner. According to the 1880 Federal Census, Mollie was living Kirby Township, Northampton County NC in her parents' household. Her siblings, Thorsa A., William F., and Florence C. Britton, were also living in the household. Mollie died on July 13, 1946 in Northampton County NC. Frank and Mollie Spence raised 8 children who were born between 1890 and 1913: Elta L., Stella, Edgar Buron, Noah James Spence, Julian Franklin, Mary, Vidie Esther, and Thomas Bland Spence. Both Frank and Mollie are buried at Conway Cemetery, Hwy 35, Conway, N.C. Several of their children, descendents, and cousins are also buried in this cemetery. At the time of their deaths in 1946, Frank and Mollie were survived by 43 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Jan Thomas NC

Hi Everybody, If ya'll have been looking for our old website, you won't find it. We have switched servers and have a new webpage with all of the Northampton County books listed on it. We have also added Paypal which we have never had before. The new address is www.simmonsgenealogybooks.com. Go and look at it and let me know what you think. It is still a work in progress, so we are open to suggestions. Thanks. Laura Willis Simmons Historical Publications

I find a Thomas Jefferson in Northampton NC with a daughter under 10. I find a Thomas Jefferson in Davidson Co TN with a daughter under 10. I want to know who this daughter under 10 is in each of the census. I only know that she was married to Seth T Hodges no date or location. Her first child was born in 1828 in Macoupin Co. Ill. > Marita Gladson, M.A. MFT Exec. Director Saboba's Hope Fullerton, Ca 714-732-2792 www.sabobamedicalcentre.net http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm? fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=17750846 http://www.bogolight.com/?Click=51

Marita, it would be helpful if you would give more information on Mary Abigail Jefferson. How do you know that she lived in Northampton Co NC? How do you know that she removed to Davidson Co TN? Do you know if she married and to whom,. If so, where did they live and did they have children Regards, Bettye

Mary Abigail Jefferson was born about 1810 in Northampton, NC and moved to Davidson Co. Tn. On the 1810 Northampton Census there is a Thomas Jefferson 26-45 with an unnamed wife, 26-45, with two sons under 10, one born about 1803 ( think his name is Henry) the other born about 1808 ( His name thought to be Thomas) and a daughter under 10 born 1810 ( thought to be Mary Abigail Jefferson.) Can anyone find information on the birth of these children especially Mary Abigail, and the name of the wife/mother? Where were they married Who is Thomas' father? Thanks Marita Gladson, M.A. MFT Exec. Director Saboba's Hope Fullerton, Ca 714-732-2792 www.sabobamedicalcentre.net http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm? fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=17750846 http://www.bogolight.com/?Click=51

I am seeking information on a Thomas Jefferson on the 1810 Northampton Census. I don't have any information about him. Is there someplace I might go to find more information? Any suggestions appreciated

A few years ago a volunteer at the Northampton Co NC archives or website sent me and abstract on a Woodruff estate settlement in 1830 in Northampton County. I really need to know more of how that document reads Is there anyone on this list that has access to records for that time frame ? Following are the scanty details that I have: John Woodruff died in or just before 1830- apparently in Northampton Co NC. There is a notation about his dght Susan being married to Canstillo S. Hill and living in either Davidson or Williamson Co TN and that a Howell Woodruff of Williamson Co TN was appointed as the agent for Susan and her husband to settle the deceased John Woodruff's estate. It would really help me to know the full wording of that document. There was a John Woodruff on the 1820 census for Northampton Co NC which may be the one that was in neighboring Greensville Co VA on the 1810 census. Any assistance will be truly appreciated. Regards, Bettye

Hello Everyone!!! If you know a Lewter or Luter (who is not interested in genealogy and/or is not a member of this List), would you also please pass this along to them? THANKS, Susan YOU ARE INVITED to the 2nd Annual National LEWTER and LUTER Family Gathering! The 2nd Annual National LEWTER-LUTER Family Gathering will be held Saturday, April 19th at Lake Crabtree County Park, just outside Raleigh, North Carolina from 11 am till the last person leaves, or sunset, whichever comes first. Lake Crabtree County Park is located just off Interstate 40, making it easy to get to from the airport, Raleigh-Durham, or surrounding areas. Our reserved shelter is close to restroom facilities, the children’s play area, and lake. There is one electrical outlet available for our use. The event is free. Please bring a picnic lunch for yourself. If you are related to any Lewter or Luter, please join us for our 2nd annual event. We rotate the location every year, so it may not come back to North Carolina for awhile! · Meet distant cousins for the first time! · Meet with genealogists who have been researching the Lewter-Luter family tree for years. They can help you with your research, and are also interested in learning about your branch of our great Lewter-Luter family! · Learn interesting facts about our early Lewter/Luter ancestors. For example, several of them served in the Revolutionary War. Learn more about your Lewter/Luter roots! · You do not have to carry the name of Lewter or Luter to attend. You just need to have an ancestor (even if it’s your mom or dad!) who is/was a Lewter/Luter! Contact John Burns at email woodsstalker@ctc.net or 704-438-4501 with questions.

Hi Ken, Thank you for offering but someone was already kind enough to look up the will for me.....but your name catches my eye...is your family related to the Jordan's from Northampton? Sue Susan A. Harnish Rockford Linear Actuation, Inc Phone:815-986-4407 Fax:815-986-4410 sueharnish@rockfordlinear.com -----Original Message----- From: ncnortha-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ncnortha-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of ken odom Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 9:29 PM To: ncnortha@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NCNORTHA] look ups Sue I am local to Jackson. I live in Roanoke Rapids, NC which is about 20 miles from the seat of Northampton County, NC. What do you need? Ken Odom 252-537-4566 Roanoke Rapids, NC -----Original Message----- From: ncnortha-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ncnortha-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sue Harnish Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 3:46 PM To: NCNORTHA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NCNORTHA] look ups I am trying to find someone willing to do a Will lookup at the Courthouse.... Thanks Sue ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Sue I am local to Jackson. I live in Roanoke Rapids, NC which is about 20 miles from the seat of Northampton County, NC. What do you need? Ken Odom 252-537-4566 Roanoke Rapids, NC -----Original Message----- From: ncnortha-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ncnortha-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sue Harnish Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 3:46 PM To: NCNORTHA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NCNORTHA] look ups I am trying to find someone willing to do a Will lookup at the Courthouse.... Thanks Sue ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am trying to find someone willing to do a Will lookup at the Courthouse.... Thanks Sue

Can anyone share info with Jerry about his McDowell family or about the Griggs family? Hello, I was doing research on the web for genealogy and just ran across the fact that you had the Will of John Griggs, Northampton County, NC on your site. One of the witnesses to that will was James McDowell, a direct ancestor of mine (see link below if you wish). Do you know anything more than what the will states and/or are you a descendant of John Griggs? I have a lot of unanswered questions about the 100 acres of land that he gives each to daughter Mary McDowell and son William Griggs. Thanks, Jerry Jerry McDowell Media Specialist http://www.sonstarmedia.com http://www.mcdowellgenealogy.com Will of John Griggs, dated February 11, 1767, and proved in September Term of Court, 1771. To daughter, Mary McDowal, 100 acres. To son, William Griggs, plantation and all remaining land. Remainder of property to be equally divided between wife, Mary Griggs, and son, William Griggs. If either son, William Griggs, or daughter, Mary McDowal, should die without heirs, then land devised to that child should go to the other child. If both shall die without heirs, land should fall to grandson, John Griggs, son of Joshua Griggs. Wife, Mary Griggs, and son, William Griggs, named as Executors. Witnesses were Matta Exum, Thos. Law, and Matthew Exum, Mary Griggs and William Griggs qualified as Executors. Will Book 1, page 202.

I have a 1770 map of the Roanoke River area that shows Weldon and Mush Island in Halifax County. Directly across the river you can see what looks like "Raglin's Fy" in Northampton County. Just to the west of Raglin's Ferry is "Lower Falls" and east is "Cherry Chapel" and "Jones Mill." All in Northampton County. I also have an undated map of the Roanoke River area (later) that shows the "Weldon Bridge" and just below that is "Pride's Ferry" in the place I would have expected to see Raglin's ferry from its location on the 1770 map. "Moore's Ferry" is above the Weldon Bridge. If you are interested in copies, let me know. These are scanned copies from copies, so the quality is not great, but you can certainly see these points. Betty Born in Jackson, NC; lived on Mush Island when I was a baby ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sally Mitchell" <sbmitchell@nc.rr.com> To: <mdillow31@verizon.net>; <ncnortha@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [NCNORTHA] Ragland's Ferry Road > Marrianne, I have a copy of The North Carolina Gazetteer, which is a > dictionary of Tar Heel Places, written by William S. Powell. When I read > your email I checked to see if anything was listed, below is what I found, > hope this will help. > > **Arthur's Creek, rises in nw Northampton County and flows into Roanoke > River > > **Raglins Ferry-See Mush Island > > **Mush Island, a sandy formation about 2 1/4 mi. long and 1 1/4 mi. wide, > surrounded by silty clay, on the banks of the Roanoke River se of Weldon, > ne > Halifax County. The Collet map, 1770, shows Raglins Ferry at this point, > called Prides Ferry on the Price map, 1808. > > I purchased this book through the North Carolina Archives Library in 2006, > the copyright date is 1968 and is published by the University of North > Carolina Press. The Library of Congress Catalog Number is 68-25916. It > has > been a big help to me in understanding where towns, etc were/are located > in > North Carolina. > > If you need anything else looked up, let me know and I will try to help. > My Britton family located in Northampton County around 1799. > > Sally Mitchell > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "marianne dillow" <mdillow31@verizon.net> > To: <NCNORTHA@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 6:19 PM > Subject: [NCNORTHA] Ragland's Ferry Road > > >> My 7th grandfather Stephen Ragland died in Northampton County in 1747. I >> have in the Ragland Genealogy that he operated a ferry on the Roanoke >> River before his death. >> >> I have been told his land was near present day US HWY 158. The ferry >> crossing is the "key" to locating Stephen's plantation. He was in Bertie >> Precinct by 1730 and I know Northampton was formed from it in 1741. >> >> I also found a record by googling where Edward Heathcock on 2 Apr 1757 >> sold 100 acres to Drury Jordan on the north side of RAGLAND's FERRY ROAD >> adjacent to Arthur's Creek. >> >> Does any one know by this description where exactly Stephen's ferry he >> operated is in present day Northampton County ? >> >> Marianne Dillow >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

I am Ken Odom from Roanoke Rapids, NC and I have an interest in finding these types of sites. I am going to look up a few things in Jackson, NC at the deed office soon and I hopefully will be able to find this location. I have seen some of Stephen Raglands deeds and they mention Turbevilles run as a boundary. This branch is called Troublefield Run on todays maps. I already have a good idea about where Raglands was located. I do want to check out some things so I can narrow it down more. I believe the First railroad in the country ended near there at Blakely in 1830s. Halcott Pride inherited the landing from his father William Pride who bought it from the Raglands after Stephen died. I'll be in touch soon. Ken Odom -----Original Message----- From: ncnortha-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ncnortha-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sally Mitchell Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 3:35 PM To: mdillow31@verizon.net; ncnortha@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NCNORTHA] Ragland's Ferry Road Marrianne, I have a copy of The North Carolina Gazetteer, which is a dictionary of Tar Heel Places, written by William S. Powell. When I read your email I checked to see if anything was listed, below is what I found, hope this will help. **Arthur's Creek, rises in nw Northampton County and flows into Roanoke River **Raglins Ferry-See Mush Island **Mush Island, a sandy formation about 2 1/4 mi. long and 1 1/4 mi. wide, surrounded by silty clay, on the banks of the Roanoke River se of Weldon, ne Halifax County. The Collet map, 1770, shows Raglins Ferry at this point, called Prides Ferry on the Price map, 1808. I purchased this book through the North Carolina Archives Library in 2006, the copyright date is 1968 and is published by the University of North Carolina Press. The Library of Congress Catalog Number is 68-25916. It has been a big help to me in understanding where towns, etc were/are located in North Carolina. If you need anything else looked up, let me know and I will try to help. My Britton family located in Northampton County around 1799. Sally Mitchell ----- Original Message ----- From: "marianne dillow" <mdillow31@verizon.net> To: <NCNORTHA@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 6:19 PM Subject: [NCNORTHA] Ragland's Ferry Road > My 7th grandfather Stephen Ragland died in Northampton County in 1747. I > have in the Ragland Genealogy that he operated a ferry on the Roanoke > River before his death. > > I have been told his land was near present day US HWY 158. The ferry > crossing is the "key" to locating Stephen's plantation. He was in Bertie > Precinct by 1730 and I know Northampton was formed from it in 1741. > > I also found a record by googling where Edward Heathcock on 2 Apr 1757 > sold 100 acres to Drury Jordan on the north side of RAGLAND's FERRY ROAD > adjacent to Arthur's Creek. > > Does any one know by this description where exactly Stephen's ferry he > operated is in present day Northampton County ? > > Marianne Dillow > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Betty, Your description of Stephen Ragand's land is what I just found on Collett's 1770 Map. I was able to google it and got one printoff of the location. I also just now found by googling Stephen Ragland to William Short of Northampton County 21 Mar 1744 on the south side of Turbeville's Run. May Court 1745. Stephen died in 1747 in Northampton County. I didn't see the map of Prides Ferry and the Weldon Bridge. If you could send that to me I would appreciate it. I descend from Stephen Ragland's daughter Agnes Ragland who married Ephraim Merritt and after he died she married my grandfather Joseph Langston about 1760 in Granville Co., NC. Marianne Dillow Betty Wiggins <bwiggins@widomaker.com> wrote: I have a 1770 map of the Roanoke River area that shows Weldon and Mush Island in Halifax County. Directly across the river you can see what looks like "Raglin's Fy" in Northampton County. Just to the west of Raglin's Ferry is "Lower Falls" and east is "Cherry Chapel" and "Jones Mill." All in Northampton County. I also have an undated map of the Roanoke River area (later) that shows the "Weldon Bridge" and just below that is "Pride's Ferry" in the place I would have expected to see Raglin's ferry from its location on the 1770 map. "Moore's Ferry" is above the Weldon Bridge. If you are interested in copies, let me know. These are scanned copies from copies, so the quality is not great, but you can certainly see these points. Betty Born in Jackson, NC; lived on Mush Island when I was a baby ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sally Mitchell" To: ; Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [NCNORTHA] Ragland's Ferry Road > Marrianne, I have a copy of The North Carolina Gazetteer, which is a > dictionary of Tar Heel Places, written by William S. Powell. When I read > your email I checked to see if anything was listed, below is what I found, > hope this will help. > > **Arthur's Creek, rises in nw Northampton County and flows into Roanoke > River > > **Raglins Ferry-See Mush Island > > **Mush Island, a sandy formation about 2 1/4 mi. long and 1 1/4 mi. wide, > surrounded by silty clay, on the banks of the Roanoke River se of Weldon, > ne > Halifax County. The Collet map, 1770, shows Raglins Ferry at this point, > called Prides Ferry on the Price map, 1808. > > I purchased this book through the North Carolina Archives Library in 2006, > the copyright date is 1968 and is published by the University of North > Carolina Press. The Library of Congress Catalog Number is 68-25916. It > has > been a big help to me in understanding where towns, etc were/are located > in > North Carolina. > > If you need anything else looked up, let me know and I will try to help. > My Britton family located in Northampton County around 1799. > > Sally Mitchell > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "marianne dillow" > To: > Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 6:19 PM > Subject: [NCNORTHA] Ragland's Ferry Road > > >> My 7th grandfather Stephen Ragland died in Northampton County in 1747. I >> have in the Ragland Genealogy that he operated a ferry on the Roanoke >> River before his death. >> >> I have been told his land was near present day US HWY 158. The ferry >> crossing is the "key" to locating Stephen's plantation. He was in Bertie >> Precinct by 1730 and I know Northampton was formed from it in 1741. >> >> I also found a record by googling where Edward Heathcock on 2 Apr 1757 >> sold 100 acres to Drury Jordan on the north side of RAGLAND's FERRY ROAD >> adjacent to Arthur's Creek. >> >> Does any one know by this description where exactly Stephen's ferry he >> operated is in present day Northampton County ? >> >> Marianne Dillow >> >>

Hi Ken, I have read in the Ragland books (two volumes) that Stephen Ragland started out with around 460 acres and it grew to over 1,600 acres by the time he died in Northampton County in 1747. I heard from another person on the list as I found that Stephen ran a ferry. As I proceeded searching I found that it is near Arthur's Creek and near Weldon. NC. I found Collett's 1770 Map that shows Ragland Ferry north of the Roanoke River from Weldon. If you can find out anymore on Stephen's land I certainly would appreciate it.His land started in Bertie County and then was part of Northampton and as it grew over 1, 600 acres some of it might have also gone into Halifax County where the ferry was at Weldon. Anything you can find I would be very appreciatrive. Thank you in advance. Happy Thanksgiving !! Marianne ken odom <kenneth_137@charter.net> wrote: I am Ken Odom from Roanoke Rapids, NC and I have an interest in finding these types of sites. I am going to look up a few things in Jackson, NC at the deed office soon and I hopefully will be able to find this location. I have seen some of Stephen Raglands deeds and they mention Turbevilles run as a boundary. This branch is called Troublefield Run on todays maps. I already have a good idea about where Raglands was located. I do want to check out some things so I can narrow it down more. I believe the First railroad in the country ended near there at Blakely in 1830s. Halcott Pride inherited the landing from his father William Pride who bought it from the Raglands after Stephen died. I'll be in touch soon. Ken Odom -----Original Message----- From: ncnortha-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ncnortha-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sally Mitchell Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 3:35 PM To: mdillow31@verizon.net; ncnortha@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NCNORTHA] Ragland's Ferry Road Marrianne, I have a copy of The North Carolina Gazetteer, which is a dictionary of Tar Heel Places, written by William S. Powell. When I read your email I checked to see if anything was listed, below is what I found, hope this will help. **Arthur's Creek, rises in nw Northampton County and flows into Roanoke River **Raglins Ferry-See Mush Island **Mush Island, a sandy formation about 2 1/4 mi. long and 1 1/4 mi. wide, surrounded by silty clay, on the banks of the Roanoke River se of Weldon, ne Halifax County. The Collet map, 1770, shows Raglins Ferry at this point, called Prides Ferry on the Price map, 1808. I purchased this book through the North Carolina Archives Library in 2006, the copyright date is 1968 and is published by the University of North Carolina Press. The Library of Congress Catalog Number is 68-25916. It has been a big help to me in understanding where towns, etc were/are located in North Carolina. If you need anything else looked up, let me know and I will try to help. My Britton family located in Northampton County around 1799. Sally Mitchell ----- Original Message ----- From: "marianne dillow" To: Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 6:19 PM Subject: [NCNORTHA] Ragland's Ferry Road > My 7th grandfather Stephen Ragland died in Northampton County in 1747. I > have in the Ragland Genealogy that he operated a ferry on the Roanoke > River before his death. > > I have been told his land was near present day US HWY 158. The ferry > crossing is the "key" to locating Stephen's plantation. He was in Bertie > Precinct by 1730 and I know Northampton was formed from it in 1741. > > I also found a record by googling where Edward Heathcock on 2 Apr 1757 > sold 100 acres to Drury Jordan on the north side of RAGLAND's FERRY ROAD > adjacent to Arthur's Creek. > > Does any one know by this description where exactly Stephen's ferry he > operated is in present day Northampton County ? > > Marianne Dillow > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Marrianne, I have a copy of The North Carolina Gazetteer, which is a dictionary of Tar Heel Places, written by William S. Powell. When I read your email I checked to see if anything was listed, below is what I found, hope this will help. **Arthur's Creek, rises in nw Northampton County and flows into Roanoke River **Raglins Ferry-See Mush Island **Mush Island, a sandy formation about 2 1/4 mi. long and 1 1/4 mi. wide, surrounded by silty clay, on the banks of the Roanoke River se of Weldon, ne Halifax County. The Collet map, 1770, shows Raglins Ferry at this point, called Prides Ferry on the Price map, 1808. I purchased this book through the North Carolina Archives Library in 2006, the copyright date is 1968 and is published by the University of North Carolina Press. The Library of Congress Catalog Number is 68-25916. It has been a big help to me in understanding where towns, etc were/are located in North Carolina. If you need anything else looked up, let me know and I will try to help. My Britton family located in Northampton County around 1799. Sally Mitchell ----- Original Message ----- From: "marianne dillow" <mdillow31@verizon.net> To: <NCNORTHA@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 6:19 PM Subject: [NCNORTHA] Ragland's Ferry Road > My 7th grandfather Stephen Ragland died in Northampton County in 1747. I > have in the Ragland Genealogy that he operated a ferry on the Roanoke > River before his death. > > I have been told his land was near present day US HWY 158. The ferry > crossing is the "key" to locating Stephen's plantation. He was in Bertie > Precinct by 1730 and I know Northampton was formed from it in 1741. > > I also found a record by googling where Edward Heathcock on 2 Apr 1757 > sold 100 acres to Drury Jordan on the north side of RAGLAND's FERRY ROAD > adjacent to Arthur's Creek. > > Does any one know by this description where exactly Stephen's ferry he > operated is in present day Northampton County ? > > Marianne Dillow > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NCNORTHA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >