Mark and ALL, To what Laura has said so well, I can only add, I could neither have said it better, nor agree more. You are an exceptionally valuable asset to the genealogy communcity and to any mail list. Helen

Mark I am so sorry that other people must lash out at someone who is genuinely helpful to all. I truly enjoyed each and everyone of your emails, whether they applied to my family or not. You just may never know where that little piece of the puzzle could be found. Please do not allow a few to take away that giving spirit that you have, this world needs a lot more people like you!!!! I will truly miss your helpful emails. It is a shame that those who are so cruel can cause hurt to others, you in particular at this moment, but they have hurt the whole list. Take care Leesa

I have enjoyed sharing with most of you. Due to inbox overload, several flames, and angry people, I am unsubscribing to most of these lists. If you want to see my information or share with me, please visit the website. I will still be active in Franklin co. NC, Hill & Navarro Co. TX, and Maury Co. TN lists. thanks & happy hunting! Mark Murphy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/

I am from Matthew...anyone else out there? Bebe in NC

I just got a message from caviness, subject McCauleys and my Norten Deleted it, When you get cleaned up, if you do have any McCauley info, I would appreciate it Don Magruder -----Original Message----- From: Mark Murphy <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 4:53 PM Subject: [NCORANGE] [Fwd: [TN-NEWS] Note From List admin VERY IMPORTANT that you read] >Hi folks. I wasn't trying to be crusty with my last email. Sorry if >you took offense. Here is an informative email from another list. >Let's get that Holiday spirit activated. It'll crush any virus or >enemy. >Chappy Chanukah. Meli Kilikimaki. Manuia le Kirisimasi. Feliz Navidad. >Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh- May the peace, mercy, and >the >blessings of Allah be upon you. >-Mark >http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ > >Marie Beckman wrote: >> >> Dear List Members >> As most of you know I do not allow posts of virus >> warnings tothe list, however there is a new version >> of Bad Trans on the loose. This along with the >> expected arrival on the net of all of those who >> receive >> computers in their Christmas >> stockings(figure of speech) has prompted me to ask >> that everyone take time to >> make sure their antivirus software is up to date. >> If you are running an antivirus program it MUST have >> the latest updates to be able >> to protect you from the latest virus and/or worm. >> >> [email protected] at: >> http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected] >> >> For more info on the latest virus as well as links to >> the Trends Housecall where you >> can have your computer scanned for virus online visit >> my Virus/Hoax Page at >> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rmbeckman/virushoax.html >> >> If you do not have an Antivirus Program there is a >> free one available thru Grisoft. I would suggest >> getting one as quickly as possible. >> The link to it is on my virus page listed at the url >> above. >> >> Please protect your computer files for your sake as >> well as others. >> Any responses to this post should be sent to >> [email protected] >> Thanks to you all, >> Marie B. >> TN-NEWSPAPER List admin. >> >> __________________________________________________ >> Do You Yahoo!? >> Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. >> http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 >> >> ==== TN-NEWSPAPER Mailing List ==== >> Contact TN-NEWSPAPER list Admin at >> [email protected] >> TN-NEWSPAPER Mailing List >> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rmbeckman/TNNEWSPAPER/index.html >> >> ============================== >> 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/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237 > >-- >"I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." >Mark A. Murphy, 21 Nov 2001 > > >==== NCORANGE Mailing List ==== >List Administrator - Larry Noah [email protected] >List Web Site - http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~lrnoah/NCOrange/ >

Hi folks. I wasn't trying to be crusty with my last email. Sorry if you took offense. Here is an informative email from another list. Let's get that Holiday spirit activated. It'll crush any virus or enemy. Chappy Chanukah. Meli Kilikimaki. Manuia le Kirisimasi. Feliz Navidad. Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh- May the peace, mercy, and the blessings of Allah be upon you. -Mark http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ Marie Beckman wrote: > > Dear List Members > As most of you know I do not allow posts of virus > warnings tothe list, however there is a new version > of Bad Trans on the loose. This along with the > expected arrival on the net of all of those who > receive > computers in their Christmas > stockings(figure of speech) has prompted me to ask > that everyone take time to > make sure their antivirus software is up to date. > If you are running an antivirus program it MUST have > the latest updates to be able > to protect you from the latest virus and/or worm. > > [email protected] at: > http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected] > > For more info on the latest virus as well as links to > the Trends Housecall where you > can have your computer scanned for virus online visit > my Virus/Hoax Page at > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rmbeckman/virushoax.html > > If you do not have an Antivirus Program there is a > free one available thru Grisoft. I would suggest > getting one as quickly as possible. > The link to it is on my virus page listed at the url > above. > > Please protect your computer files for your sake as > well as others. > Any responses to this post should be sent to > [email protected] > Thanks to you all, > Marie B. > TN-NEWSPAPER List admin. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. > http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 > > ==== TN-NEWSPAPER Mailing List ==== > Contact TN-NEWSPAPER list Admin at > [email protected] > TN-NEWSPAPER Mailing List > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rmbeckman/TNNEWSPAPER/index.html > > ============================== > 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/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237 -- "I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." Mark A. Murphy, 21 Nov 2001

I am getting bombarded with viruses today. If you are going to open email attachments you aren't expecting, please remove me from your address book first. Our IT guys say that the only way you can get this virus is to open an email attachment. After it gets on your computer, it automatically sends itself to people in your address book. Please remove my email from your computer until this blows over and don't open attachments from anyone for a while. Thanks Mark A. Murphy

I decided to start including these court minutes transcripts to the TN counties as well, as I have seen many folks here that have migrated to Middle TN. Hope you don't mind, TN listers. They go back to 1785 on the Project website. ------ "I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." Mark A. Murphy, 21 Nov 2001 ------ [Extracts of Franklin Co., NC Court Minutes, 1829] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 27 Nov 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/] [March 1829] ordered that Charles A. Hill, Jno[?] Perry and David M. Lewis Esqrs. be appointed a committee to examine the acct. of the county trustee, staff & clerk so far as regards the county tax and report to this court tomorrow at 12 oclock ----- A majority of the Justices of the peace being present the following persons were appointed constable for the year 1829. to wit. John W. Smith is appointed constable in Kayesville[?] District- who offers as his Securities Joseph Leazion[?] & Jos. M. Smith who are approved of by the Court. ----- Henry M. Hicks is appointed Constable in Captn Foster's District who offers as his Securities- William A Gill, Will M Shears[?], Richard Wynne, Captn Athenatus Thomas who are approved of by the Court ----- James Murphrey[or Murphery] is appointed Constable in Capt. Jordan Cooks district who offers as his securities James Collins, Benjamin Westray & Ephraim Gilliam who are approved of by the Court- &took the oaths of public office. ----- John A Stone[?] is appointed Constable in Capt. Taylors District who offers as his Securities William Stone, Green RoSs, Ruben Stallings Jas W Boon who are approved of & qualified ----- Richard Fox is appointed Constable in Jennys[?] District who offers as his Securities Samuel Joiner[?], Stephen Sparks & Athenalus Thomas who are approved of by the Court & qualified according to Law [end of page] [June 1829- very difficult to read] they be impannelled co by the Law[?] ----- The last will and Testament of John Johnson [?] was exhibited in open Court for [?] motion the mention[?] thereof was duly [?] [?] by the oaths of Benjamin [?] & Bricklell B. Bowden the subscribing witneSs [?] and was thereupon ordered to be Recorded- whereupon Allen Bowden Executor therein named came into open Court & qualified as Executor thereto ----- Simon[?] Williams admr. on the estate of [?] F. Williams decd. returned an account of [?] sundry of the Estate of his [?] on oath in open Court & was on MOR ----- Ordered that the following persons be appointed Poll[?] Keepers at the diferent[sic] Elections in the County of Franklin for the year 1829. Louisburg- Joel King. Jas H Henry & John Kelly Hayesville[?]- Jordan Denson[?], Nathan Perry & Jno. Sanders Leonards[?]- Fredk. Leonardo[?]- Saml Perry, Jas. Williams Davis: Harbert Hanes, Jas [?], Callum Moore & Phil. Hawkins Dunn[?]- James Baker, Nat Dunn, H.W Tharp[?] Fullers. Gray Jeffreys, Jones Cook, Jnos Ralaham[?] [end of page] [continued next] Ordered that the County Trustee pay to James Murphry Const of the Grand Jury Eight dollars for his attendance in the Grand Jury at apl Sup. co. & at this term. ' that.&c' [?] [signatures] C.A. Hill, B[?] Hawkins, J[?] Denson[?] [end of page] [Sept 1829] Ordered that Wesley Young a boy of colour about the age of nine years be bound to Robert Milton who enters into bond according to Law with William P. Williams- his Securities who are approved of by the Court ----- ISsd. Ordered that Elijah Gupton[?] be appointed overseer of the Road from Peter Fishes[?] mill to J[?] J. Williams in room of Isaac Gupton with the usual hands- ----- no. 2 State vs Jrom[?] Stallings} [?] affray[?]- Jury sum & chargd. to wit- same as in no. 23 who find the defendant not guilty- ----- ISsd. ordered that the County trustee pay to James Murphry Constable of the Grand Jury three dollars for his attendance at this Term & that &c ----- ISsd. ordered that William OGreen[?] be appointed overseer of the road from the fork near Partridge to Cedar creek with the usual hands of Thomas Warrenton[?] & his own. ----- [end of page] [Dec 1829] iSsd. ordered that the county trustee pay to James Murphery Const. of the Grand Jury six dollars for his attendance at the Superior Court and at this Term & that &c ----- State vs John A. Coggin[?]} Jury Charged to wit Simon Green Whitmel[?] Collins Willie Perry John Kelly James Green Josiah[?]Knif[?] Benjamin Westray James Gay Thomas D[?] James Lingen[?] William Banner[?] John Britt who find the defendant Guilty- ----- State vs William T. Ransom} Bastardy- defendant charged with being the father of 3 children[?] begotten[?] in the body of Nancy Smith[?] It appearing in the face of the court that warrant & affidavit that three[?] of the bastard children therein named were of the age of three years at the time of iSsue the dft as to them is discharged[?] and the proceedings footm[?] to dismiSsed. as to the naming[?] child Robert it is orderd by the court that the defendant pay into Court the sum of $15 for the first year and $10 for the six sucend[?] year commencing in Feby 1828 &costs. and that he enter into Bond in the sum of $200. with security to keep the child off the Brush[?] the defendant offer as his security Wm Ramson & John[?] Ferrill who are approved of by the court [end of page] [March 1830] Execution[?] of a Deed from Toliver Ferrell to Prudence Virgin was duly proven in open Court by the oath of Benjamin Bledsoe &was on MOR ----- The execution of a Deed from Wm Murphey[or Murphry] and Rebecca Murphry to Samuel Hanes[?] was duly proven in open court by the oath of James Ferrell & was on MOR- ----- The execution of a Deed form Aug. Haymore[?] to Robert G. Jeffreys was acknowledged in open court & was on MOR ----- The execution of a Deed of Gift from Henry Williams to his daughter Rebecca Williams was acknowledged in open Court & was on motion ordered to be Registered- ----- The execution of a Deed from Henry G. Williams Shff to John Nicholson was acknowledge in open Court & was on MOR ----- The execution of a Deed from William H[?] Battle[?] to Thomas T RaSsell [?] was duly acknowledged in open Court & was on MOR ----- ordered that Blake Baker be appointed overseer of the roads leading from Hartfield[?] old mill to the County ine[line?] with the usual hands in room of Benjamin Baker [end of page] [June 1830] ordered that the county trustee pay to James Murphery Const of the Grand Jury five dollars for his attendance at the Court Sup. /o. and two dollars for his attendance at this Term &that &c ----- State v Seymore Ransom} Bastardy- In this case the defendant came into open Court and entered into Bond in the sum of $200 with William Ransom Senr. his security conditioned to keep the child from becoming chargeable to the county and firther[?] conditioned that the said Seymore shall from time to time perform such order as shall be made by the Court in the promise[?] Bond filed- on motion it is ordered by the Court that the defendant- Seymore Ransom pay into Court- instant[?] the sum of $15 pr lying[?] on expences & the first years support of the child & that he pay the sums of $10 per annum for six years hereafter & that defdt pay the costs [end of page] [end of excerpts]

Hey List, I need help on John McCauley. According to various census reports he was born in N.C. ca. 1804 and his father was born in Ireland, but nowhere does it tell his farhers name. He apparently migrated to Tenn about 1820 and married Sarah"Sally" Cheatham, daughter of Bartley Cheatham. He named his sons John , George, William & James Robert , all names found in the brothers Matthew and William McCauley families, (albeit common names), But his son, James Robert named his sons John W. George ,Maurice & Don Carlos( for his father- in-law) The names John, George, and Maurice(not a common name) are all used by Matthew McCauley I feel that this is my John McCauley's family either Matthew or brother William, but I have no proof Can anyone help? How about you, John Fox , or Louise Overton, each of you have posted McCauley info. I appreciate any help. Don Magruder in Missouri at [email protected]

These pages were extremely hard to read, so be sure to question everything (as you should always do!). -- "I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." Mark A. Murphy, 21 Nov 2001 [Extracts of Franklin Co., NC Court Minutes, 1824 & 1828] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 27 Nov 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/] [1824, Month unknown] A Deed from William Murphey to Nathan Patterson was exhibited in open Court & the execution thereof duly prov'd by the oath of Wm H Strother & on MOR- ----- A Power of attorney from Jno. C Perry to Williamson Harris was exhibited in open Court & the execution thereof duly prov'd by the oath of Jas. Strother & on MOR ----- A Deed from William Murphery to N Patterson was exhibited in open court & the execution was duly prov'd by the oath of William H Strother &on MOR ----- ISd. Ordered that Anthony Winston be appointed over. of the Road from Warren Fuller's to the Granville line with the usual hands ----- A Deed in Trust from Joel King Trustee &c to Joshua Mabry was exhibited in open Court & the execution duly prov'd by the oath of Henry Haswell &on MOR ----- It appearing to the Court that Drury Jones of this County from his present state of mind is incapable of managing his Estate, It is ordered that a Sheriff summon a Jury to inquire into the State of mind of [end of page] [March 1828] A majority of the Justices of the peace being on the Bench the following persons are appointed Constable for 1828 to wit, Capt. Wm Debnams District- Hanson M. Hicks is appointed- & offers as his securities Jno. Hicks, Wm A Gill, & Jno. Auguir[?] who are approved of by this[?] Court- Bond & aker[?] Capt Peter L Debnams District, [blank space] ----- Capt. Bledsoes District- Romas R. Debnam is appointed & offers Peter Foster & William Foster his securities who are approved of by the Court Bond & aker[?]- qualified iSsd. ----- Capt. Farmers District- James Murphery is appointed - and offers as his securities James Collins, & Gilford Lewis who are approved of by the Court- ----- in Capt. Denbys District Gray Bridges is appointed who offers as his security Arch H. Davis & Joel Harris[?] who are approved of by the Court- qualified iSsd. ----- in Captn. Bowdens District- Moses R Moore is appointed who offer as his securities Callum Moore & Wm M Hammonds & William Upchurch who are approved of by this Court qualified- iSsued [end of page] [March 1828] Ordered that the following persons be summoned to serve as Jurors to June Court- next to wit Nathaniel Hight[?] 1 Littleberry Upchurch Simon Jones Jonas[?] Stokes 2 Osborn Overton [?] Jonathan Davis 3 Athenalus Thomas Henry Barker[?] Ryal Prinell-4 Thos. Cope-16 Hugh[?] Cayes[?] Jas. Lancaster Edwin Powell Burwell Duke Jno. H Edgewood Jas. Murphy Wortham White Amos Jones-8 Jonah Leonard 20 Nathan Cooke John Young Wm. Freeman[or Truman] Wm. Mitchell Wm. Norwood William Huff 12 Burrell Perry 24 ----- A Deed in Trust from Thomas Yarbrough to John Ligen[?] was exhibited in open Court and the execution duly acknowledged by the parties[?] & was on MOR- ----- Ordered that William Ransom, Snr. William Burlingham Johan[?] Ferrell, Piler[?] Foster & Wood F Johnson be appointed commisr to set the building a Bridge acroSs Sandy Creek an then stage road & report to next Court ----- Farming[?] Jones v Wm D Freeman[or Truman]} ISsue to Mar Co 1822 on motion to the court It is ordered that Jordan Denson Lamar[?]Self[?] have leave to amend his wham[?] [?] said Excalum nome[?] for time whereupon [rest unreadable] [end of page] [March 1828, apparently Clerk, Nathan Patterson was a sloppy writer] No 64 Saml Robinson aprs&c vs Thomas Yarbrough} Debt Jury charged to wit same as in no 13, who find that there was a payment of $4.75 on the 14th Sep 1826. that the balance of the prncpl[?] of the bond declared once[?] $1094.20 and aSseSs damages for interest to $114.06 and costs. ----- No. 68 Robert & George Hamper[?] vs Medicus Robertson} Debt Jury sworn and charged, to wit same as in No 13 who find all the iSsues in favour of the plaintiff that the prnl of the bond declared on is $320.92 & aSseSs damages for interest to $8.55 & costs ----- No 69 Willie Perry vs George Tunstall} Debt Jury sworn & charged to wit same as in No 13 who find all the iSsues in favour of the Plaintiff and aSseSs his damages to $343.65 of which sume $337.92 is principal &costs ----- No 74 Robinson & Newsom vs. William Harrison} Debt Jury sworn and charged to wit same as in No 13 who find that there is no payment nor set off that the principal of the bond declared on is $254.76 and aSseSs damages for interest to $13.35 & costs [end of page] [March 1828] No 75. Executors of Wm. Andrews use of Callum Moore Guardian real[?] plaintiff vs Thomas Lanier & Jacob Jones} Debt Jury charged to wit same as in No 13 who that[sic] there is no payment nor set off that the Principal of the bond declared is $232.20/100 and aSseSs damages for interest to $68.49 &costs. Debt $232.20 Damages 68.49. ----- Joseph F. Murry constable for Capt[blank]district came into open Court and takes the oath of office- ----- Ordered the hands of Doctor Wood T. Johnson & John Ferrell be placed under the overseer of the road from Peter[?] Loftis[?] to flat Rock 1 wk- P.T. Debnam[?]. ----- Ordered that the county trustee pay to James Murphry conl. of the Grand Jury $3- for three days attendance at Basham[?] trials[?] &c ----- Ordered that Gidion Glenn, Peter Foster & Nathan Perry be appointed Conts to audit the accts. of James Houze adm. in the Estate of Isaac Houze[?] decd & report &c- ISsd. [end of page] [end of excerpts]

Franklin Co. NC minutes, additional minutes. All found at the Project website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ Got a few new funny names for the list! (Questionables left off) -- "I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." Mark A. Murphy, 21 Nov 2001 ---------------------------------------- March Court 1823- ----- A Deed in Trust from James Davis to James Murphy was proven in open Court by the oath of Martin Murphy &on MOR- ----- Ordered that Rutha Timberlake a child of colour about four years of age be bound to John F. Bryant who entered into Bond according to act of aSsembly with Thomas Sharrington his security- ----- Ordered that a Tax of four cents on each $100 worth of real estate including Town property & 26 cents on each poll be levied & collected for the purpose of paying for building the jail- ----- Ordered a Tax of Sixteen cents on each poll & sixteen cents on every $300 worth of real estate including town property for the purpose of paying jurors be levied & collected & accounted for as other taxes- ----- Ordered that a Tax of four cents on each $100 worth of Real Estate including Town property and Twenty five cents on each poll be levied & collected for County purposes- ----- Ordered that a poor tax of seven cents on each $100 worth of real estate including Town property and Twenty five cents on each poll be levied & collected &c- [end of page] [other book- March 1823] Ordered that Susannah Kimball admx of Sion Kimball decd. sell the perishable & & enough of the personal Estate to pay the debts on a credit of not leSs than six nor more than 12 months- ----- Orderd that William P. Williams be appointed overseer of the road from Charles Debnams to Lynches Creek in room of Jeremiah Solomon with the usual hands ----- A Bill of sale from Benjamin Ingram to William F. Williams was proven in open court by the oath of James B. Ingram & a transfer to Elijah B. Perry ackd by Wm F. Williams &on MOR- ----- Thomas Williams admr of Jno Williams decd returned an acct. of Sale on oath in open Court &on MOR- ----- The Execution of a deed of Gift from Polly Perry to Armery [Amy] Murphry was proven in open Court by the oath of Jacob Hunter & on MOR ----- The execution of a Deed of Gift from Polly Perry to Winnifred Bledsoe was proven in open Court by the oath of Williamson Murphry & on MOR- ----- [end of page] June Court 1823- ----- The Execution of Deed from Joseph Murphy to Julius May was proven in open Court by the oath of James Strother &on MOR- ----- The Execution of a Deed from Gilford D Simms to John Dent was proven in open Court by the oath of John I Sanders &on MOR- ----- The CommiSsioners who were appointed to let the building a Bridge acroSs Cedar Creek on the Road from Louisburg to Tarbrough returned their Report- Whereupon Henry Rawls the undertaker was allowed the sum of Twenty nine dollars for building the same ordered that the County Trustee pay the same & be allowed &c- ----- Samuel Taylor acknowledged the Execution of a Deed wot Willie Hines & on MOR- ----- A majority magistrates being on the Bench Amos Jones was duly elected County Trustee who entered into Bond according to Law with Nathan Patterson & James Yarbrough & on MOR- ----- Ordered that the County Trustee pay to Presley C. Person Sheriff fifty pounds for extra services for the past year & that he be allowed &c-- [end of page] [June 1823] The execution of a Deed from Frances Pugh to Jno. Mitchell was proven in open Court by the oath of William D. Jones & on MOR ----- Ordered the Sheriff summon the following Persons to serve as Jurors at the next Supr. Co. to wit, John Hicks Joel Warren Christopher Foster William Huff Walter Kibble Jonathan Davis Cordy W. Ferrell Kinchen Alford Harwood Pope Isaac Winston Jr Thomas Brown William Starker[or Strother] James Westray Josiah Jackson William Gupton James Perry Jnr William Williams Kinchen Bledsoe Jacob BaSs Elias May Sion Upchurch Thomas Worly[or Works?] Titus Edwards Thos. Williams Jno. Cooly Simon G. Jeffreys Benjamin Westray Martin Murphy Moses[?] Winston William May Jr. Jacob Jones Wood Tucker Jonathan Stone Jno B[?] Hayes Nathan Perry Jno D Hawkins ----- Ordered that the following persons be summoned to serve as Jurors at the next County court, to wit, - Washington Pinnell, Benjamin Waddy, Robert Melton[?], Benjamin Jones, Amos Bridges, Prillon[?] Upchurch, Joseph Kearney, Braswell Strickland, James C Jones, JeSse Lilshit[?] [end of page] [June 1823] Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following persons to serve a[sic] Jurors at the next County Court, to wit, Turner Ferrell, Jno[?] Perry, speck, Elijah Gupton, Wm Gupton, Council Carr, John Mullins[?], Everett Pearce Mark C Duke, William Norwood, Jacob Alfordh, Jared Collins, John Woodard, George W. Freeman[or Truman], James Dorsay, Frederick Leonard, Martin Murphy, Micajah Bridgers, George Blacknall, Thomas Hardy, Simion MaSsey, John Kercks[?] John Pippin, Thomas Cope, Nathan Pearce, William Dunn, Archd. H. Davis, Thomas Lanier, Richard Wynne, Beverly Keeble, Ruben Rogers, Jordan Cook, Hardy Wood, Wm. Leonard, Jacob BaSs, William H Farvn[Fawn?], Nimrod Gupton.- ----- ordered that the following persons be appointed Pole keepers at the different Elections in the County of Franklin, to wit, Louisburg- Jno. Kelly Esqr, Jas. H. Murry[or Merry] & Wm H Strother Hayes's- Jordan Denson Esqr. Jno. Person & Berry A Waddy Guptons- Elijah B. Perry Esqr, Wm B. Bridgers & Frd Leonard Davis'- Harbert H Harris[?] Lark Battle & Jno. Hattings [Serms?]- Thomas Dunn, James Baker, Wm T. Hollingsworth Fullers- Henry Goodloe, Wm. A Gill, & Moses Neale- [end of page] [Sep 1823] State of North Carolina At a court of Pleas & Quarter SeSsions opened & held for the County of Franklin at the Court House in Louisburg on the second Monday in September, it being the 8th day, 1823. Present. Gidion Glenn, Harbert H Harris David M Lewis & Philemon Hawkins Charles A. Hill} Esquires The following Grand Jury was empannelled sworn & std- Thomas Lanier Foreman, Nathan Pearce, Averet Pearce, Nimrod Gupton, Richard Wynne, Hardy Wood, Simion MaSsey, John Pippin Turner Ferrell John Perry (spec) Beverly Kibble James Dorsey Councill Carr, William Leonard Jordan Cook John Woodland Martin Murphy, Frederick Leonard- ----- On motion it is ordered that William T. Hollingsworth, James Baker, & Asa Hicks be appointed CommiSsioners to audit and settle the accounts of Sarah Driver administrator of Thomas Driver decd. and report to next court [end of page] [Sep 1823] attested the signing of the appeal by the securities the same was refused the said securities Nathan Patterson & Nathaniel Hunt being in Court and acknowledges their liability as securities No. 114 Same vs. Thomas Lanier} Same order as in No. 113 ----- Ordered that Presley C. Person, Sheriff be allowed the folling[sic] insolvents for the year 1822, to wit, Moses R. Hunt 1 pole, Garrett Linglon[?] two poles, Wm. Smith one pole, William Uzzill 1 pole, Willis Medley one pole, Janus Turner, Ambrose Upchurch Levy Watly Laurener Stacy, John Wills, Henry Ally, JeSse Gordon Willis Peal John Ascue James Collins two pole Archd H Green two poles Jordan Hill, French S Goodloe two pole Willie Jones George Parish, Isah Smith Thomas May jr Green B. May, Allen Mensus William Clark, Michael Gallagher Saml H Jones 3 pole Jos Murphy Charles M Stuart Thomas Alford Jonathan Sharrington Butts Brown Daniel D PendergraSs Nelson Ander[son?] Henry Green M.W. Jeffreys.- ----- [end of page] [end of excerpts]

I found this pages on another part of the microfilm later, apparently from another minute book with a different clerk; Very difficult to read. Will add them to the file at the Project. [Dec? 1819} Marmaduke N. Jeffreys came into to open Court and acknowledged a Deed in trust to Henry Goodloe & on MOR ----- Ordered that James Baker be appointed overseer of the road from Cedar Creek to the usual stopping place with the usual hands ----- Sterling Anderson vs. Nicholas Murphrey} Appl- Jury impannelled & sworn to wit- Archibald Wiggins, Richd Arendell, Jas Harris, Harbert H Harris, Henry Williams, Isham Fox, John Person, Cllum Moore, Jos J. Alston, William Henry, Turner Bobbill & Edmond Johnes who find all the iSsues in favour of the pltff and aSseSs the be[?] damages to $25.50 &Costs- ----- A Deed in trust from James Harrison to Richard Ward was proven by the oath of Thomas Wynne & on MOR ----- A Deed from Isaac Spikes to Thomas [Wilkinson or Williamson?] was proven in open Court by the oath of [Kenneth? or Smith?] Patterson & on MOR. ----- A Deed from JeSse Webb to Thomas Stokes was proven in open court by the oath of Henry Arrington & on MOR- [end of page] [Dec.? 1819] A Deed in trust from Simon Jeffreys to Mark Cook & others was proven by the oath of James J. Hill one of the subscribing witneSses thereto & onMOR ----- Ordered that Henry Harris be appointed overseer of the Road from Halls + Rands[?] to Odor [or Ader?] Creek in romm of Cordy Ferrell with the usual hands ----- A Deed in trust from Simon Jeffreys to John Collon[?] was proven in open Court by the oath of Williamson Gatewood &on MOR ----- John York adm. of Wilson Hammonds decd returned his acct current with said Estate on oath- the Court are of opinion that the adm be allowed 5 pct on the whole amount of the Estate &on MOR- ----- Sherwood Saunders adm or Vincent Saunders decd. returnd his acct curnt on oath &on MOR ----- Order'd tha the sherriff summon the following persons to serve as Jurors at our next Court (to wit) Micajah Yarbrough Everit Pierce, Britain Hall, John Jackson Sen., Bennett Perry, Robert Mitton jun[?], Wm. Berry, Turner Bobbitt, Ransom Brogden, Royal Pinnell, John Hicks, Daniel Harris, Wm O Neal, James Gupton, Washington Pinnell, Baldwin Perry, JeSsee Coppage, Jones Cook, Sion Kimball, Burrel Duke, John Young Jun. Asa Hicks, William Ingram, Jeremiah Perry (fork,) [end of page, next page follows] [Dec? 1819] Nichlas Murphey Junr. David Collins, Orren Jackson, George Tunstall, Joshua Johnson, Walter T Kimbbal [or Watters F Kubberal], Wm[?] Johnson (spark?) Drury Gilliam, Joshua Inge, John Bartholomew, John Haywood and Anthony Winston.- ----- Court adjourned til to morrow morning 10 oclock ----- Thursday morning Court met according to adjournment Present- Lark Fox, James Strother & Jas. J. Hill Esquires- ----- G.[?] Jno Alston[or Ashton] came into open Court & aided[?] a Bill of Sale to William Burlingham[?] &on MOR. ----- A Deed from Stephen Sparks Archibld. Yarbrough was proven in open Court by the oath of David Leives[?] & on MOR- ----- James Strother Guardn. to Norflet Harris, Henderson Harris, & John Harris orphans of John Harris decd retd. his acct for 1819 & on MOR- ----- On appreciation It it ordered that Pollard[?] Brickell be allowed to relarl[?] Shrels[?] for same year in the town of Lewisburg[?] ----- [end of page] [March 1820] Sarah Patterson came into Court & acknowledged a Deed to Benjamin F. Hawkins & on MOR ----- Administration upon the Estate of Margaret Blue is committed to Daniel Blue who entered into Bond in the sum of $2000- with Toliver Ferrill & William D. Freeman his securities ----- Seven Justices being on the Bench It ordered that Joshua Johnson be appointed Constable in Captn Jackson district who entered into Bond with Emerch[?] Tunstall & Harbert Harris his securities ----- Ordered that Wiprint[?] Patterson be allowed a licence to Keep a tavern for one year seven Justices being on the Bench- ----- A Bill of Sale from Jno J. Inge int[?] for Wm Murphry Excr & c to James Wanggon[?] was proved by the oath of Green Hill jr & on MOR ----- [end of page] -- "I'm a student of life, and I hope I don't graduate soon." Mark A. Murphy, 21 Nov 2001

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Jan 11, 1917 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. Scott’s Mother Dies Three Days After Her Father’s Death. Last week we noted Mrs. H. W. Scott’s father, Mr. George Turner, died suddenly in Raleigh on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Scott went to Raleigh Wednesday morning. Her mother was sick and passed away about 9 o’clock Friday morning. The news was a shock to Mrs. Scott’s friends here who deeply sympathize with her in her sore bereavement. Mrs. Turner had been sick but was not considered dangerously ill. She had a cold that developed into pneumonia of which she died. ********** Mr. Ed Rich died at his home here last night about 8 o’clock, aged about 35 years, of Bright’s disease. He had been in poor health for several months. A widow and two children survive him. The burial will be at New Providence tomorrow. ********** The little 5 year old son of Mr. Hillary M. Sykes died this morning. This child was badly burned last Monday and the death is thought to be the result of the burns. Mr. Sykes formerly lived here, but a year or more ago moved out near Kimesville. The interment will be here tomorrow. ********** Mrs. W. W. Staley Passes Away at Suffolk, Va. It was a shock to those here who knew Mrs. W. W. Staley years ago, to hear of her death last Friday morning. She had been in a hospital in Suffolk, Va., for about two months. She had suffered for a long time from rheumatism, but the immediate cause of her death was paralysis about ten days before. Mrs. Staley’s maiden name was Pearce, and she was reared near Franklin, Franklin county. After she and Dr. Staley were married they made their home in Graham for a number of years. About 35 years ago Dr. Staley became pastor of the Christian church in Suffolk and they moved away, but she has always been held in fond remembrance by the friends of long ago. The burial took place Sunday in the cemetery near her old home near Franklin. Mrs. Staley is survived by her mother, Mrs. Pearce. Several years past ninety. Her husband, Dr. W. W. Staley, pastor of Suffolk Christian church for the past 35 years and President of Elon College for a number of years, and three daughters - Mrs. T. H. Cheatham of Roxboro, Mrs. B. T. Hold*n of Louisburg and Miss Annie Staley of Franklin. Mr. R. N. Cook of Graham, Dr. Staley’s half-brother, attended the funeral. [end]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Jan 4, 1917 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. H. W. Scott’s Father Dies Suddenly in Raleigh. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. H. W. Scott received a message that her father, Geo. A. Turner, died suddenly at his home in Raleigh about three o’clock. If he had not been in his usual health, she had not been advised. Mrs. Scott left yesterday morning for Raleigh. Mrs. Scott’s many friends sympathize with her sad bereavement. Mr. Turner was seventy-four years of age. He was a Confederate veteran, and is survived by his widow and several children. [end]

I just got back from the FARMER CEMETERY in Benton Co. Tn. and found this tombstone that I thought might be of interest to someone. Though this is not my ancestor. GEORGE WASHINGTON FARMER , Born Sept. 21, 1795 in Orange Co. NC. Died March 7, 1876 In Benton Co. Tn. Aged 80 yrs. 5 mos. 16 days. Also another stone on this same grave has ; GEORGE WASHINGTON FARMER 1795 - 1876 , 38th Tennessee Militia , War of 1812. On either side of George is ; KATHERINE FARMER , 1st wife of G.W.Farmer, born 1800, died Aug. 20,1875. On the other side of George is ; ELIZABETH FARMER 2nd wife of G. W. Farmer , born 1800 , died Aug. 20, 1875. I hope this might be of help to someone looking for their Farmer relatives.

Let me know if you see problems with the main page, I tried something different with a couple of James K. Polk political ads. Keep clicking on the sponsor banners also. When I get the bucks, I'll get my own URL. For now, thank you Rootsweb! Free is good. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ Milton Spectator (Caswell Co., NC), 31 Oct 1832, Tennessee Democrat (Maury Co., TN), 3 Aug 1843, Columbia Observer (Maury Co., TN), 7 Jan 1847, Page 3 only -- Mark A. Murphy

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Dec 28, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Died Suddenly. Mr. David Johnston died suddenly yesterday morning at his home in the Hawfields community. He was sitting by the fire and had not been complaining and passed away without a struggle. He was about 60 years of age and is survived by his widow and one daughter. The funeral is at Hawfields today. [end]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Dec 7, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MR. ALFRED W. HAYWOOD DIES AT HAW RIVER ------------ Passed Away Sunday Evening After Brief Illness. The many friends of Mr. Alfred W. Haywood were shocked to hear of his death at Haw River last Sunday evening a few minutes after 6 o’clock. While he had not enjoyed his usual robust health for the past four or five years, still he was in fair health. He was in Graham Tuesday of last week attending to business in court and appeared to be as well as usual. He was taken ill the following day and continued to grow weaker. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure. Mr. Haywood was born in Raleigh on July 15, 1853. He was a son of the late Dr. E. Burke Haywood, a distinguished physician. His mother was Mrs. Lucy Williams Haywood. He practiced law in Raleigh up to 1895, when he moved to Haw River, abandoning the practice of law to engage in cotton manufacturing and was president of the Holt-Granite Mfg. Co. In May, 1883, Mr. Haywood was united in marriage to Miss Louise M. Holt, second daughter of the late Gov. Thos. M. Holt. To them were born two sons - Alfred W. Haywood Jr., partner in a leading New York city law firm, and Thos. Holt Haywood, who holds a highly responsible position with a big cotton goods commission house in New York city. His widow and two sons survive him. He is also survived by five brothers and one sister. The remains were carried to Raleigh Tuesday and the funeral was conducted from Christ’s church. A number attended from Burlington, Graham and Haw River. Mr. Haywood was well known throughout the state. In appearance he was courtly and distinguished looking and his uniform courtesy and considerate attention to every one won him many friends. For a number of years he was a trustee of the University and had held other positions of trust and honor. His death is deplored by a host of friends and acquaintances. *************** Mr. William I. Holt of Burlington Dead. Mr. William I. Holt of Burlington died yesterday afternoon at 5:15 o’clock. He had been lingering for several months. He was the son of the late Jas. H. Holt. He was born in Graham while his father lived here and was 48 years of age. He had been engaged in cotton manufacturing all his life. He is survived by five brothers and one sister, Messrs., R. L. and J. H. Holt of Burlington, Edwin C. Holt of Wilmington, S. M. and Ernest A. Holt of Paris, Texas, and Mrs. W. G. Green of Charleston, S. C. The funeral will take place from the Presbyterian church at Burlington at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. *************** Rev. C. C. Peele Dies at Elon College. Rev. C. C. Peele died at his home at Elon College Sunday night about 12 o’clock. He had been confined to his home only two days. His death was caused by Bright’s Disease. For quite awhile he had not felt well at times. He was a minister in the Christian church and a preacher of force and charter. He was a native of Nansemond county, Va. His widow and six sons survive him. The funeral was conducted from the College Chapel Tuesday and the interment was in Elon College cemetery. *************** Mrs. Margaret J. Andrews, widow of the late Ruffin Andrews, died in her home west of Burlington Monday, in the 80th year of her age. She is survived by two sons and three daughters. The interment was in Pine Hill Cemetery, Burlington ********************* Mrs. Emily Heritage, relict of William Heritage, died last Friday night about 11:30 o’clock in Graham at the home of her son, Mr. Alfred R. Heritage, at the ripe age of 86 years. The interment was in New Providence cemetery Sunday, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. W. Holt. Six children - two sons and four daughters - survive her. There are 52 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. ********************* Mrs. Minnie Blackmon, wife of Mr. J. H. Blackmon of Haw River, died Sunday night and the interment was in the Haw River cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Before her marriage to Mr. Blackmon she was the widow Adams and is survived by three sons, one in the army at El Paso, one at Goldsboro and one at Winston-Salem. ********************* Mrs. Jane Christman, widow of Henry Christman, died last week at her home a mile west of Glenn (*line missing*) age. She was the daughter of George Tickle and lived only about a mile from the place of her birth. The remains were buried at Frieden’s church, Guilford county. ********************* Mrs. James D. Donnell died at her home near Greensboro on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Before marriage she was Miss Annie Cobb, daughter of the late Dr. G. D. Cobb. She was born and reared at the old Cobb home about two miles North of Elon College. Her mother was a sister of Capts. J. A. and W. H. Turentine and Mrs. Sarah Fix of Burlington. Mrs. Donnell is survived by her husband, one son and two daughters, two sisters and two or three brothers. [end]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Nov 23, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. E. Clay Murray Dead. The news of the death of Mr. E. Clay Murray of Pleasant Grove township will be heard with regret by all who knew him. He passed away at his home yesterday morning, having been in declining health for quite awhile. He was one of the leading citizens of his section of the county. Several years ago he was a member of the Board of County Commissioners. In late years he had been engaged in farming and merchandising. He is survived by the following children of a former marriage, Mr. W*** Murray of Mebane, Mr. John Murray of Greensboro, Mr. Clay Murray who lived with his father, and Mr. Jas. Murray of Reidsville, Mrs. Ralph Vincent of Mebane, Mrs. Patterson of Durham and Mrs. Turner of Caswell. He was about 73 years of age. The burial took place at Cross Roads this morning in the presence of a large congregation. [end]