The URL of the DNA website didn't come out too well. Let me try again: http://www.small-stuff.com/BRIDGES/ Julia

Hi Dot, My line is Hardy Bridgers in Greene Co., GA, the son of John Bridgers & Cherry Powell. I have researched this line for years and can get nowhere. But based on all the friends and neighbors of the family in Georgia, they are from Nash, Edgecombe, etc. The DNA testing match Hardy's line with the line from Northampton Co., NC. BTW, when John Bridgers died in Hancock Co., GA in 1802, his friends handling the estate were Matthew Kinchen, Robert Clark, John Sledge and others. Here is the DNA Project: _http://www.small-stuff.com/BRIDGES/_ (http://www.small-stuff.com/BRIDGES/) Click on: "DNA Test Results" Note to Debby, the supposed descendant of Joseph Bridger of Hertford doesn't match the descendant of the Northampton Co., NC group. I would love to share information with you, Dot. I haven't followed all the lines down, I have been working for years to get "up". Maybe together we could get more clues. Julia French Wood In a message dated 6/30/2005 8:02:55 A.M. Central Daylight Time, dotharcum@juno.com writes: I saw your query to Becky Dozier re her book and the origins of the Bridgers family in NHCo. I am a Bridgers descendant through my mother and have a lot of info on the Bridgers of NHCo. Would like to know your connection. Thanks Dot Harcum (descendant of William Bridgers/Lucy (possibly) Johnson through their son Kinchen Bridgers/Susan Lassiter and on down to me)

Does the book venture a guess as to the origins of the Bridgers family? Julia French Wood In a message dated 6/29/2005 7:49:03 P.M. Central Daylight Time, RLDOZIER@aol.com writes: There are a few copies left of -- "Twelve Northampton County, North Carolina Families" Bridgers, Daughtry, Futrell, Jenkins,Joyner, Lassiter, Martin Odom, Parker, Stephenson, Sumner, and Woodard" By Rebecca L. Dozier Twelve Northampton County, North Carolina Families is a new book that contains a compilation of early families who lived on or near the Hertford and Northampton County line during the mid-1700 to the early 1800 It covers not only the primary family surnames listed in the title of the book, but also many other family surnames that were acquired through a daughter's marriage. Most of these families lived in and around the Ashley Grove, Milwaukee, Potecasi, Lasker, Woodard and Dusty Hill areas of Northampton Co., and all of the surnames are still familiar in those districts, even in 2005.

The book is $40 postage included. To order send check or payment to Becky Dozier, 3522 Pebble Beach Dr., Augusta, Ga. 30907 I did not mean to leave this information out and I am sorry. You can read about this book on the Northampton Co., NC Genwebpage: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncnortha; http://www.b4us.net/beckypage.html or on http://www.gristmillers.com/dozier/ Thank you for your interest. Becky =============================== It is July and time to think about Christmas Gifts. Do not forget that books make excellent gifts for Christmas and are easy to mail too. There are a few copies left of -- "Twelve Northampton County, North Carolina Families" Bridgers, Daughtry, Futrell, Jenkins,Joyner, Lassiter, Martin Odom, Parker, Stephenson, Sumner, and Woodard" By Rebecca L. Dozier Twelve Northampton County, North Carolina Families is a new book that contains a compilation of early families who lived on or near the Hertford and Northampton County line during the mid-1700 to the early 1800 It covers not only the primary family surnames listed in the title of the book, but also many other family surnames that were acquired through a daughter's marriage. Most of these families lived in and around the Ashley Grove, Milwaukee, Potecasi, Lasker, Woodard and Dusty Hill areas of Northampton Co., and all of the surnames are still familiar in those districts, even in 2005.

In a message dated 6/29/2005 7:24:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time, RLDOZIER@aol.com writes: > "Twelve Northampton County, North Carolina Families" > Bridgers, Daughtry, Futrell, Jenkins,Joyner, Lassiter, Martin Odom, Parker, > Stephenson, Sumner, and Woodard" > By Rebecca L. Dozier > > I imagine this book costs more than I can afford, but you don't give the price or where it can be purchased. Buyers would be interested in that information. Jayne perllan987@aol.com

It is July and time to think about Christmas Gifts. Do not forget that books make excellent gifts for Christmas and are easy to mail too. There are a few copies left of -- "Twelve Northampton County, North Carolina Families" Bridgers, Daughtry, Futrell, Jenkins,Joyner, Lassiter, Martin Odom, Parker, Stephenson, Sumner, and Woodard" By Rebecca L. Dozier Twelve Northampton County, North Carolina Families is a new book that contains a compilation of early families who lived on or near the Hertford and Northampton County line during the mid-1700’s to the early 1800’s. It covers not only the primary family surnames listed in the title of the book, but also many other family surnames that were acquired through a daughter’s marriage. Most of these families lived in and around the Ashley Grove, Milwaukee, Potecasi, Lasker, Woodard and Dusty Hill areas of Northampton Co., and all of the surnames are still familiar in those districts, even in 2004.

Hi Everyone, Here are some interesting things: Kay shared this Civil War relic story with us, and I've put in on this page for you; http://www.b4us.net/morephotographs.html [At the bottom of the right column ~ titled: Civil War Leg Story and Civil War Leg Photo] Also regarding the List mail discussion on preserving grave info, Ray added these notes; ...about the Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds and their being two different functionaries, my last name and phone number for the Register of Deeds was Belinda S. White and her number is (919) 794-5309. The Archives wants to know about all those cemeteries, too, but I doubt that they can help with any money. Hope they all have great success! Thanks Kay and Ray!

Hi Everyone, This is amazing news from Alton, IL. For all of us still trying to locate elusive ancestors burial sites in the fields and trees of NC ~ take note: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14755961&BRD=1719&PAG=461&dept _id=25271&rfi=6 +++++++ The 1754 Vestry Act set forth the 24 parishes for the Colony. It's chapter IV of the 1754 Session laws. There's also a copy in the Colonial Records of North Carolina (v 25: 298-304). The parishes are as follows by name and then county St. Paul's, Chowan Berkeley, Perquimans St. John's, Pasquotank St. Peter's, Pasquotank Currituck, Currituck Society, Bertie St. Andrew's, Tyrrell St. Thomas's, Beaufort St. George's, Hyde North-West, Northampton St. John's, Granville St. Matthew's, Orange St. Luke's, Rowan St. David's, Cumberland St. Gabriel's, Duplin St. George's, Anson Edgecombe, Edgecombe St. Martin's, Bladen St. James's, east side of Cape Fear River St. Philip's, west side of Cape Fear River St. Patrick's, Johnson Christ Church, Craven St. John's, Onslow St. John's, Carteret Many, many thanks to Paul Drake, J.D., who has authored so many fine genealogy books with interesting subjects such as these for sharing this great info with us! Hope that you're having a great weekend, and that you will have a minute to drop a note to your favorite List group soon to share a thought, question or discuss genealogy information with the rest of us! Marianne www.b4us.net mordway@adelphia.net

Can anyone help Gloria with some info regarding these family members, please? I have looked for over 10 years for the graves of my Sykes ancestors & the F of William Richard Sykes b 1818 . His M Nancy m John Davis in 1823. Gloria gloriainia@unitedwestern.net Many thanks!

Hi Everyone, Please check out these long lost little cemeteries when you have a chance ~ Claudia broke a leg in April saving the Dunning and Early cemetery information. [Then Faye had to save Claudia!] Virtual Cemetery collection: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbertie/cemeteries.html [Thanking both of you very much for making the virtual cemetery files continue to grow for everyone!] The Native American Research page that benefits the entire area has been updated: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbertie/tuscarra.htm Please if you find a broken link write down where and which page so that I can find it to repair or replace. We are very fortunate to have so many web pages but it is very like looking for a needle in a haystack without some idea of exactly where you experienced a problem with links, and sites do tend to come & go or just experience connection problems daily. As always, if you run across some great info to share ~ please do! Wishing each of you a great day! Marianne PS I don't remember if I included this link in the updated page or not so will paste it here just in case you'd like to visit ~ it looked like an excellent site for INDIAN TRIBAL RECORDS: http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/virginia/ mordway@adelphia.net www.b4us.net

Hi Everyone, K. Harrison sent this excellent "lesson" about reading wills to share with all of us. Thank you Kathy! Also, Paul Drake has a number of excellent research books out that deal with these and similar important research issues that I understand can save a genealogist from wasting tons of time, so you may wish to check them out. I've listed them at www.b4us.net "Drake Publications" http://www.b4us.net/pauldrake.html to share ~ the reviews have been remarkable and they can be purchased from Heritage Books or Willow Bend Books. To Paul and all of our new List members ~ WELCOME and please send a few query lines or research thoughts to the List group regarding your genealogy quest(s), or share info that may benefit someone else ~ whenever you have a chance! ============================================== Wordscape: Willing Words Most of the legal language encountered in wills is not obsolete, but it isn't necessarily part of our daily vocabulary. We should begin our discussion with words that rarely appear in wills themselves, although they may be encountered in subsequent documents related to the will. The person writing the will is the testator (male) or testatrix (female), and we say that he or she died testate. We also might refer to that person as the maker of the will. Organization and Structure The preambles in wills are largely boilerplate, but may have individual and interesting elements. Although the existence of some regional differences in wording have been suggested, local custom seems to be the predominant factor determining the wording. Thus, some preambles contain wording such as "In the name of God, Amen," or "I recommend my soul into the hand of almity god," but others do not. Unlike deeds, in which the date often occurs at the very end of the document, wills almost always have the date at the beginning, followed immediately by the name of the testator or testatrix, which is frequently modified by occupation (for men), marital status (for women), and/or place of residence. Next, there may be statements explaining why the will is being made: "not knowing the day of my death, being stricken in age, desiring to put my hous in order, knowing I must shortly put of[f] this frayle Tabernaclle" or the more common "uncertainty of this mortal life." Occasionally we learn that the testator is about to undertake a journey (often to Europe) or to march off to war. The preamble contains statements describing the maker's physical and mental health. The most common wording is "being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to God." Needless to say, the maker's mental health is always excellent, no matter how good or bad his or her physical health is, because if he or she were not of sound mind, the terms of the will could be challenged. The preamble concludes with the standard phrase, "do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following." The phrase Will and Testament simply refers to a written expression (testament) of the desire (will) of the maker. Those desires are usually clearly structured. The words creating the structure (Videlicit, Imprimis, Item) often are written in abbreviated form such as Viz, Imp, or It. They can be difficult to recognize in handwritten form because they begin with letters we rarely find as capitals. Viz means "to-wit" or "specifically" and is usually followed by enumerating details such as the names of all the children. Imprimis means first. Each bequest is usually an Item. Technically devise means to give realty (real property, land), but in older wills you will find it used synonymously with bequeath, which today is reserved for bequests of personality (personal property). Devisee refers to the person receiving the property. You may also see recipients called legatees (usually referring to personal property) or beneficiaries, especially after the testator has died. Near the end of a will you often find the phrase all the rest, residue, and remainder. This covers anything not included in specific items. The person(s) then named are called residual or residuary heirs or beneficiaries. I have noted that when many children are named, they are often named in birth order (youngest to oldest or oldest to youngest, often with boys and girls separate). Wives and Widows Remarriage following the death of a spouse was common in most parts of early America. If a testator says that his wife may keep that which she brought with her, it most commonly means that she has been married before. Less often it indicates an inheritance from her father, prior to the time of her marriage. (Any inheritance during her marriage would have gone to her husband.) Technically, it could include clothing and household items, but these were usually long since worn out and not worth mentioning in a will. (Her dowry went to her husband and was not hers; we'll discuss that another time.) A man might want to ensure that his property or the benefit of his property (referring to the use of property or income from the property, both real and personal) did not fall into the hands of a subsequent husband of his wife, and would therefore limit such use to during the term of her widowhood, which would end if she remarried. Children We should begin this section by discussing another word that does not appear in wills: primogeniture. This was the principle of English common law under which the eldest son inherited real property (land). Technically, it means that he had the right to the property (i.e., it couldn't be willed by the father to other persons). The degree to which it applied in the colonial period varied by colony and over time. (It was abolished after the American Revolution.) Virginia, for example, had a law stating that an eldest son could challenge a will in which his father had devised real property. We use the term more generally, to refer to property that passes silently to the first son without being mentioned in the will. You might see married daughters described as intermarried with, rather than wife of, as in "my daughter Margaret intermarried with William Jones." The terminology had no special meaning in wills. Don't Read Too Much into It When a testator or testatrix says that he or she is hereby revoking all former wills made by me, this does not mean he or she has made any previous wills. Nor when it refers to the last will, does it preclude the possibility of making future wills. Other Parties The testator was supposed to ordain, constitute, and appoint one or more persons, as executor or executrix. In general, there was not a specific age that an executor had to be, but since other roles, such as the ability to sell land, were determined by age, at least one executor should have been an adult. An underage child may have been named, in anticipation that those duties would have been assumed later. Likewise, one or more overseers or trustees might be appointed to help, especially if there is an executrix or minor children. Above the names of the witnesses, you may see the word Teste, which means attest or witness. You may find a statement that witnesses or the testator affirmed. Quakers did not swear oaths, so this suggests the individuals may have been Quakers. You should certainly investigate this. Occasionally, in an area where the recorders and residents were primarily Quaker, this wording may have been simply from force of habit. Signing When a will is signed, it is said to have been executed. (Why the word "signed" is insufficient is beyond me, but I'm sure there must be a valid legal reason for it.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Patricia Law Hatcher, FASG, is a technical writer, instructor, and professional genealogist. Her oft-migrating ancestors lived in all of the original colonies prior to 1800 and in seventeen other states, presenting her with highly varied research problems and forcing her to acquire techniques and tools that help solve tough problems. She is the author of Producing a Quality Family History. Copyright 2005, MyFamily.com. NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: The "Ancestry Daily News" is a free service of MyFamily.com available to all registered users. To manage your e-mail communication (i.e., to unsubscribe from this newsletter or to sign up for others), visit our newsletter management center at http://www.ancestry.com/myaccount/newsletter/newsletter.htm?ATT=5QAWNiZH 2PPdnfOvVv4dTG%2ACvPwaDyCA9aJ or simply reply to this newsletter, and type the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line of the message. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Jewelle shared this news about Pitt County having their new book off of the press and ready to read! :o) Hello Group... and all of our displaced Pitt Co NC friends with ancestral roots beginning with Bath County 1696, Pamtecough 1705, Beaufort 1712, with Beaufort gaining from Craven 1757, and FINALLY forming PITT County 1760 ..... you can see... these roots stretch far and deep along the Migration Trails to the many families that now populate these United States. ...and so, here is another UPDATE on Pitt County NC CHRONICLES VOL II, as requested by many of you on my UpDate List and the various eMail Lists. Hopefully, this won't 'overlap' each other and you receive several. If so, consider this my apology and just delete! Thanks! HOORAY!!!! CHRONICLES OF PITT COUNTY, North Carolina, VOLUME II, published by the Pitt County Historical Society, is scheduled to arrive in Greenville around 28 June 2005 and will be distributed immediately to those who have prepaid. Look for your UPS shipments first weeks in July, labels being prepared as we speak. SHEPPARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY, Greenville, N.C. is the 'Pick-Up' Location for PREPAID only. [No sales can be made at the Library.] Copies of Volume II may still be purchased at the pre-publication price of $53.50 (including tax). Locals can pick-up copies at the Humber House in Greenville. UPS Shipment Orders still accepted, see below. For new orders requiring shipping, the total cost is $60.00. However, due to the unanticipated number of pages and photographs in Volume II, the price of the book will increase to $74.90 (tax included) plus $10 for shipping after August 01, 2005. For ALL of our new GenPCNCFIR members who are NOT familiar with the PITT COUNTY CHRONICLES VOLUME ONE REPRINT AND VOLUME II.... and those of you on our 'Sister-eLists' who would like additional information.... click here: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/county/pitt/ or: http://www.pittcountyhistoricalsociety.com/order-join-form.html GenPCNCFIR Members with Yahoo ID's can click here for easy access: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genpcncfir/files/ and to view CHRONICLE photos: http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/genpcncfir/lst CHRONICLES VOLUME II is a 1,046-page history of Pitt County, N.C. and its citizens, both past and present. It contains more than 1200 articles on Pitt County communities and family histories, and includes over 1200 photos. The community section is indexed with over 7,600 names and places The family history index includes over 33,000 names of individuals mentioned in the articles. For additional information, and/or to place orders, feel free to contact Chairman Sandra Hunsucker shunsucker@hotmail.com or Liz Sparrow liz_sparrow@yahoo.com or mail to: Chronicles of Pitt County Committee Pitt County Historical Society 307 Queen Anne's Road Greenville, N.C. 27858 If you haven't done so, place your order NOW for either the RePrint and/or Volume II. As I've always said.... they should DEFINITELY be considered a Set... a MUST HAVE for your home genealogical Library! The Set makes a memorable gift for any occasion for your family, friends, and "in-honor-of" to Libraries and/or Genealogical Societies. Please feel free to spread the word to friends, neighbors, relatives and other eGroups who may be interested. .....and as always, contact me whenever you need to. Jewelle Baker jewellebaker@cox.net jewelle@coastalnet.com Main SURNAMES; CANNON; COX; JACKSON; McLAWHORN (all sp); WINGATE ++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! One man with courage makes a majority. ~ Andrew Jackson (1832) By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong. ~ Charles Wadsworth "It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was." Anne Sexton +++++++ Marianne Nichols Ordway mordway@adelphia.net www.b4us.net

Joe has shared this news. It is a good deal and Ancestry won't do anything to bother or harm you. I've used them off and on for a long time and thought that you might like to see this info: Subject: Ancestry's 1920 Census Database Free for 3 Days Hello All, I thought I would pass on that Ancestry is opening their 1920 census database to non- subscribers from June 15-17, 2005. Searching the 1920 census at Ancestry will be free for those 3 days. You must register with your name and email address, but you do not have to give your credit card information unless you choose to sign up for a subscription later on. Ancestry's 1920 census index is a head-of-household index. To try out this offer go to... Some Free Online Census Records & Indexes http://www.researchguides.net/census/free.htm Click on the 1920 census link at the top of that page. Feel free to share this with any other genealogy mailing lists you are subscribed to. Good luck with your searches. Regards, Joe

Hi Everyone, Have received a number of emails this week with questions similar to a few shown below, so thought that it might be helpful to share a few pertinent research links collectively. Hope you will find some useful info in this message ~ Marianne [Subject: RE: Edgecombe and Pitt County How may I obtain copies of will, death, and birth records of Edgecombe And Pitt County for the late 1700's and early 1800's? Also what fees are charged?] NC STATE ARCHIVES RECORDS AVAILABLE: http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/archives/records.htm NC STATE ARCHIVES COUNTY RECORDS: http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/archives/records.htm#co SEARCH THE NC STATE ARCHIVES RECORDS: http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/archives/ NC STATE ARCHIVES NON-GOVERNMENT RECORDS: http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/archives/records.htm#non_gov UNIVERSITY OF NC HISTORICAL RECORDS COLLECTION: http://www.lib.unc.edu/ncc/ TRACKING NC ANCESTORS: http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/iss/gr/ancestor.htm NC STATE ARCHIVES: http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/archives/ LOCATING NC SLAVE RECORDS: NC STATE LIBRARY RESOURCES: http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/iss/gr/slaveprep3.htm MELUNGEONS & THEIR KIN FOLKS: http://www.geocities.com/ourmelungeons/front.html [Regarding the area plantations Marilyn C., shared this info with all of us: Here are a couple of sites that might help. (Well more than a couple) Marilyn C.] http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ajac/ncbertie.htm http://www.upress.virginia.edu/epub/pyatt/chap01.html http://www.lib.ecu.edu/st/tei/document/tuh/entire.html http://www.lib.ecu.edu/st/tei/document/bat/entire.html http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~brownandmeares/nc_plantations.h tm http://www.lexis-nexis.com/academic/guides/southern_hist/plantations/pla ntj12.asp http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/johnson/chapter18.html [Hope this helps.] ====================================================== [Can you tell me ;   Beginning with the rank of private what were all the ranks of the enlisted men in the civil war for the north?   thank-you for any help]   MILITARY RANK CHARTS: http://1stbattalion3rdmarines.com/military_ranks-chart_folder/blrank.htm How To Order Military & Pension Records for Union Civil War Veterans from the National Archives http://www.oz.net/~cyndihow/pensions.htm The Civil War Armies: http://www.civilwarhome.com/civilwararmies.htm MILITARY RANK: http://1stbattalion3rdmarines.com/military_ranks-chart_folder/military_r ank.htm "You can always tell the pioneers ... they're the ones with the arrows in their backs" :o) Marianne Nichols Ordway mordway@adelphia.net www.b4us.net

As reported in the Virginian Pilot Newspaper today: For the first time today, the National Archives will make public the military records of 1.2 million men and women who served between 1885 and 1939, including some familiar faces. The article goes on to talk about famous people who served. This is great news for some of us "genealogist". May be able to get some old questions answered! Claudia Here are some links that may be useful to everyone trying to locate an elusive ancestor or place of residence: Area library info: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbertie/accommod.htm#archives Tons of excellent area links here: http://www.b4us.net/greatlinks.html Area newspaper contacts: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbertie/newspapers.htm

http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/hertford/hertfordbibles.htm Jim Hollomon has contributed a slew of Family Bibles to the Hertford Archives ~ you will really enjoy reading through these! Also new additions to the Bertie Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/bertie.htm +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ New interesting addition to the Hertford Civil War Pages: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchertfo/hertfordcivilwar.html http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/hertford.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchertfo/jwcwrecords/index.html Baugham, George Washington, Private Born in Hertford County, where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Hertford County at age 31. May 22, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Fort Hatteras on August 29, 1861. Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor, and at Fort Warren, Boston Harabor, until paroled on or about December 11, 1861, and transferred for exchange. Declared exchanged on February 20, 1862. Present or accounted for until the company was disbanded on or about March 20, 1862. He later served in Company C, (D? ) 17th Regt. N. C. Troops (2nd organization). My great-grandfather George Washington Baum (Baugham) was married to Joseph Willoughby's sister Fresia (Frezy, Fruzy) Willoughby. He served in both Company C and the reorganized l7th Regt, Co. D., after having been captured at Fort Hatteras on August 29, 1861. [Source: North Carolina Troops 1861 - 1865 Volume VI.] Generously contributed to the USGenWeb Hertford County, North Carolina Archives by: Great-Granddaughter r earl bullock [rbullock36@earthlink.net] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++ Kathleen Burnett is the Mailing List manager for Hertford, and she is going to open the gateway between the Hertford County Board and the Hertford Mailing List! This will be a wonderful for all Hertford Researchers as it provides an immediate communication improvement between the Board and List groups. Thank you Kathleen! VISIT THE HERTFORD ROOTSWEB BOARD: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.us a.states.northcarolina.counties.hertford JOIN THE HERTFORD MAILING LIST GROUP! http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/NC/hertford.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VISIT HALIFAX ROOTSWEB BOARD: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.us a.states.northcarolina.counties.halifax VISIT NORTHAMPTON ROOTSWEB BOARD: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.us a.states.northcarolina.counties.northampton VISIT BERTIE ROOTSWEB BOARD: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.us a.states.northcarolina.counties.bertie +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This is a long post so I'll close it here and will try to get some new things together for Halifax & Northampton. Please do share some county info if you have a chance ~ just let me know. Trust that June has started off well for each of you! Marianne mordway@adelphia.net or www.b4us.net

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Hi Everyone, Guy has posted lots of new OLD BIBLE entries contributed by Jim Hollomon: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/hertford/hertfordbibles.htm Soon the following Bible information will be available: JOHN S. GODWIN BIBLE ~ John S. was from Hertford Count (I believe). JACOB EASON HOLLOMON ~ Believe Jacob Eason was from Hertford Co. GEORGE O. HOLLOMON ~ George was raised in Hertford Co. as were some of his children, Some went to So. Norfolk JOHN WALLIS HOLLOMON ~ John Wallis was born & lived near Powellsville in Bertie County. Some of his descendents went to So. Norfolk WATKINS WILLIAMS WYNNS ~ Watkin William Wynns was born in Old Bertie before it became Hertford. He moved to Martin County and died there Two of his sons came back to Bertie, One near Powellsville, one near Windsor. Some descendents to Mississippi, Some to Arkansas and some to Kansas. Some not in this bible but descndents are in South East Va. I suggest Hertford, Bertie and Martin Counties might have an interest. ~ Jim Hollomon +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In case you missed the Bertie Archives post from Virginia: Thanks to Neil Baker for contributing additional burial information to the Luther Morris Cemetery, and the Speller Cemetery: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/bertie/cemeteries/morris.txt http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/bertie/bertiecemetery.htm http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/bertie/cemeteries/spellerchas.tx t ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Here is a timely coincidence ~ you know the recent input we've had about the historic ship "Ram Albemarle" that was built in Halifax and served brilliantly during the Civil War? http://www.rootsweb.com/~nchalifa/halifaxcws.html I've got my Tivo set to find and record a special that the History Channel aired on May 22nd, and thought that you all might wish to do the same. I understand that it part of a Civil War series that the History Channel is running and includes the Ironclad Albemarle, and also our own Harry Thompson, who is one of the commentators for this program ~ I've been told that it is an excellent program and Harry looked great! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Ray Fouts was clearing the decks to make room for her recently completed and soon to be published book, when she located some new volumes of previous publications. These books have been out-of-print for quite some time now. Unless another great find occurs, which is unlikely, this is the last of these terrific genealogy research books, so you may wish to check www.b4us.net and see just which volumes are available! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Here is a site that looks interesting: www.BibleFamilyTree.com Genealogy of the Bible that includes: individual details, Bible cross reference, Hebrew meanings of names, lineages, dates, maps, timeline, contemporaries and Ancient dynastic history of Mesopotamia and Egypt. [They sent me their link, but I haven't had a chance to root around here yet.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Wishing you an excellent day! Marianne

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Hi Everyone, The Calvary showed up and TA-DA! ~ We now have a fabulous Mars Hill Sabbath School e-book ready to read and enjoy online ~ http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbertie/baptist.htm Thank you Gary Weaver ~ from all of us! Marianne

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY: http://users.rootsweb.com/~ncnortha/resources.html New files posted in the Northampton Cemeteries & Churches http://users.rootsweb.com/~ncnortha/cemetery/cemetery.htm section! Potecasi Baptist Church History & Photographs! Many thanks to Becky Dozier for contributing this excellent information regarding Potecasi Baptist Church! =================================== HALIFAX COUNTY RECORDS: Ray Fouts [Thanks so much Ray!] has contributed some terrific old newspaper accounts of the Steam-Boat Albemarle that was in service during the early 1800's in NC & VA. This info will be in the Halifax Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/halifax.htm soon, but here is a preview peek: STEAM-BOAT ALBEMARLE The Edenton Gazette and North-Carolina General Advertiser page 4 - from the 6 January 1822 edition. Will be Sold, Without reserve, on the 15th day of January, 1822, The Steam-Boat ALBEMARLE. Terms-about $300 cash-the balance on a credit of six and twelve months, the purchaser giving notes with approved security. Joseph BOZMAN, Coroner. Edenton, Dec. 23, 1821. ================== THE GAZETTE Edenton January 21, 1822. On Tuesday last the elegant Steam-Boat ALBEMARLE, which cost the company $22,500, was knocked off under the hammer, for the comparatively trifling sum of Five Thousand and Sixteen Dollars, to a gentleman of this Town; who afterwards sold her to Capt. CROCKER, of Norfolk, for the same sum." ----------------------------- http://www.riverheritage.org/Riverguide/sites/html/howells_point.html Old Harford Town Maritime Center - Choptank and Tuckahoe River Guide HOWELLS POINT. ----------------------------- http://www.nchalloffame.com/NCsteamboatlist.htm North Carolina Business Hall of Fame List of Merchant Steamboats in NC (prior to 1860) =================================================== http://users.rootsweb.com/~nchalifa/halifaxcws.html Excellent updates and new info regarding the remarkable Halifax Iron-clad CSS Ram Albemarle and its service during the Civil War! ============================================== HERTFORD & BERTIE COUNTY RECORDS: Jim Hollomon has contributed the following family bibles that are wonderful ~ Guy Potts should have them posted in the Hertford Archives soon & Virginia Crilley, I think, will be cross-referencing them from the Bertie Archived Bible records http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/bertie.htm for your review, so remember to keep check on those pages for these new files because there are many marriages involving other area surnames: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/hertford.htm Abner J. Hollomon Hertford James P. Hollomon Hertford Gus Wynns Hertford/Bertie Jason Hollomon Hertford Solomon Mitchell Hertford Samual J, Hollomon Hertford (I think) Hunter Hollomon Hertford/Bertie George H. Powell Bertie (I think) =============================================================== We are having a Smith/Bracy Related families - - Family Reunion on June 11, 2005 at the Community center in Roxobel, NC. We are going to have barbq and coverdish. Please contact: Faye Wallace - wallacefs@yahoo.com for more Information! ===================================== ALL RESEARCHERS: Does anyone have the ADOBE ACROBAT WRITER program? If so, would you be willing to convert this .pdf book file please? I do not have the "Writer" program and don't want to buy it or get a subscription site to a covert only one book, so I'm hoping that one of you will be willing to help get this e-book converted so that everyone can read it comfortably right from the Bertie county page ~ where we will provide a direct link to a free Adobe 6.0 reader for everyone's benefit. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbertie/baptist.htm MARS HILL SABBATH SCHOOL RECORD 1868 - 1880 Jim Hollomon has donated this wonderful book of records pertaining to the Mars Hill Baptist Church Sunday School covering the years of 1868 through 1880. Jim has also included a map that he drew of the neighboring area depicting many of the property owners by name and location of their land around the time of the Civil War ~ these records really are treasures and very appreciated Jim! I converted the text to a .tiff format due to the length of the book [89 pages] and then to individual .pdf files, but have come to a screeching halt now because I do not have a program to complete the conversion to e-book form. Until I can think of a more effective way to share the info or someone comes in like the Calvary with the Adobe Acrobat Writer or similar program to help ~ I'm hoping that this method will suffice. Please visit the Bertie Church pages - Baptist section: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbertie/baptist.htm Right click on this prompt: MARS HILL SABBATH SCHOOL RECORD 1868 - 1880 Click: "Save Target As" Tell the download where you want it to save this file for you on your PC. It is a 4.41 MB file - it will open with a Windows Picture and Fax Viewer that you can change size, shape or whatever you wish to view the pages. ============================================ ALL RESEARCHERS: I received this email the other day about a book that I was looking for long ago, so thought that I'd share this info with you too: "In response to your past interest we are pleased to advise you that the following publication is now available: ITEM ID TITLE 9582 Guide to the Manuscript Collections of the Virginia Baptist Historical Society, Supplement No. 1: Index to Obituary Notices in The Religious Herald, Richmond, Virginia 1828-1938 To order, please call our toll-free number (1-800-296-6687) or fax us at (410)-752-8492. You may also click on the link above. Thank you, Genealogical Publishing Company 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 260 Baltimore, MD 21211" ================================================== From: Laura Willis simmonspublications@hotmail.com Subject: Northampton Will books I have available these will books: Vol. 1 - 1759-1769 Vol. 2 - 1769-1784 Vol. 3 - 1785-1792 Vol. 4 - 1792-1799 Vol. 5 - 1800-1807 Vol. 6 - 1807-1815 Vol. 7 - 1815-1823 Vol. 8 - 1823-1832 Vol. 9 - 1832-1841 If you are interested, they are $12.00 each. Laura Willis =========================================== Seven billion hits in four years at www.EllisIsland.org! That's a lot of work for a website, especially for a non-profit website. And we do it free of charge for you! You can't find many websites like this one out there. ============================================= Sorry this post is so long, but hope that you'll find the information interesting and/or helpful. Please contribute when you can to help make the site research information grow ~ just drop me a line and let me know. Best Regards, Marianne Nichols Ordway mordway@adelphia.net or www.b4us.net