~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - July 13, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. Jonathan Thompson Dead. Early yesterday morning Mr. Jonathan Thompson died at St. Leo's in Greensboro, where he went some ten days before for treatment. His body was carried to Haw River yesterday and the funeral was conducted there this afternoon and the interment was in Linwood Cemetery of Graham. He is survived by six children. He was about 72 years of age. Mr. Thompson was a skilled mechanic and he had made his home at Haw River for a number of years. Recently he and his sons built a large machine shop and garage in Graham. Deceased was a highly esteemed and useful citizen and a good man. [end]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - July 6, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. Barbara Williams, widow of the late P. H. Williams, died on the 25th of June at her home near Ossipee in the 71st year of her age. The remains were buried at Frieden's church. She is survived by two sons, two sisters and three brothers. ~~~~~~~ Mr. T. Fletcher Pickard died Sunday morning, June 25th, at his home in Swepsonville after a protracted illness. He was between 55 and 60 years of age. His widow and a large family of children survive him. He was a member of Graham Council of the Junior Order and a committee from the Council attended the burial in Pine Hill Cemetery at Burlington on Monday afternoon following his death. [end]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - May 4, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. Aaron McPherson died Tuesday morning, 2nd inst., at his home in Newlin Township. He was in his 87th year, a good citizen and one of the oldest men in his community. He was born Dec 31, 1829. ~~~~~ Mr. Henry Sykes died suddenly at his home here about 9 o'clock last night of acute indigestion. He was only sick between 2 and 3 hours. Just before night he was down town making some purchases. He was about 70 years of age and is survived by several children. ~~~~~ Mr. Sam'l *. Cooper died at his home in Albright township Saturday, April 28th. Just a week before he fell through his barn loft floor by getting upon a loose-ended plank. He fell upon a small tub and fractured several ribs, and sustained other injuries. He suffered for a week and passed away. Mr. Cooper was about 60 years of age. He was well esteemed by his neighbors and acquaintances. His wife and several children survive him. ~~~~~ Mr. Alexander Patton known by his neighbors as "Sandy" Patton, died last Thursday, April 27, at his home in the Hawfields community, aged 68 years. He had been in ailing health for quite awhile. Besides two brothers, S. Woods Patton of Mebane and James R. Patton of Durham, he is survived by his widow, two sons and three daughters. He was one of the county's best citizens. The interment was at Hawfields of which church he had been a member since his young manhood days. The funeral was conducted by his Pastor, Rev. J. W. Goodman. [end]

...to an internet PC near you: Full scanned editions of the Milton Gazette & Roanoke Advertiser 26 Feb 1824 22 Apr 1824 1 Mar 1827 5 Jun 1830 And several Page 3 only scans (the best part) of other dates. Maybe some more TN papers, if I can make it to the FHL tomorrow. None of my dirt farmer Murphys yet, however. What county is Milton in anyways? -- Mark A. Murphy Searching, Collecting and Disseminating from the Project home office in beautiful Stephenville, Texas. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/

[Extracts of Franklin Co., NC Court Minutes, years 1816-1820] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 7 Nov 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/] Minutes of March Court 1818 ----- Ordered that Littleberry Pippin be allowed $64 for building a bridge acroSs Crooked Creek near Andrews' mill and that the collection pay the same &be allowd.[sic] ----- A Deed from Lockhart[?] Stallings to John Young was proved by the oath of JeSse Person &on M.O.R. ----- An acct. of Sales of the estate of James Denton decd. was returned by Loftis Pippin admr. on oath & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Medicus Robertson be appointed Overseer of the Road from Shoco Bridge to the Nash line near Porter with the usual hands. ----- The next of kin of Wilson Hammonds decd. came into Court & relinquished their right of admr. on the estate of sd. decd. to John York. Ordered that the said John be appointed accordingly who entered into bond in the sum of $3000 with Loftis Pippin & Abraham Alford his Sctys ----- The following persons were drawn as Jurors to wit- Osborn Gay, Reddick Hillsman, Jno. Hays, Sr. Major Richards, James Gay, Wm Richards, Jordan Denson, JeSsee Richards, Abm. McLemore, Joseph Smith, John Perry (thic) John Thomas Sr., Lion Kimbal, Joshua Johnson, William Collins, [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1818 ----- Tuesday morning Court met according to adjournment. Present Wm. Moore Gidion Glenn & Elijah Perry Esqrs.- ----- Kinchin Williams Excr. of John Williams decd. retd. his account with the Commr. Report & on M.O.R. ----- No. 2 John Thomas vs. Tarlton Johnsons admr. } Case- Jury chargd to wit Benja Arrendell William May, JeSse Kitchen, Harwood Pope, Henry Porch, Sterling Butler Wm Coppage, Drury Gilliam, Jonathan Davis Eley Pearce, Robt Cooper & John Bartholomew- Juror withdrawn ----- A Deed from Cordilia Pearce to Thos. Gay was Proved by the oath of Osborn Gay &on M.O.R. ----- An Inventory &an acct. of Sales of the Estate of Nicholas Murphey decd was returned by George Murphey his Excr., on oath, & on M.O.R. ----- John Huckaby Excr of John Falkener decd. retd. on oath an acct of Sales of the estate of testator &on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Presley C. Person Christ. Foster & Amos Jones audit the acct of Jno. Huckaby Excr. of Jno. Falkener decd. & report &c [end of page] Minutes of June Court 1818 ----- James Strother Guardn to John Harris orphans returned a Schedule or Inventory of his wards estate &on M.O.R.- ----- John Stallings Guardn. to James Boon returned his acct. cunt.[?] on oath & on M.O.R. ----- CommiSsions appointing Lark Fox Richard H Fenner & Wood Tucker Esqrs- Justices of the Peace for this county wsa exhibited inpenecipon[?] the said Lark Richard & Wood came into Court and took the oath prescribed by Law for the qualification of public officers as also the oath of office & thereupon took their seats- ----- A Deed from Wm. Green & Green Hill Excrs of- Wm Connelly decd. to William Murphey was Proved by the oath of Samuel Johnson &on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from William Murphey to Robert H Wynne & Smith Patterson, was proved by the oath of Jno. I. Inge & on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from James Hester to Robt. H. Wynne was proved by the oath of Henry Thomas & on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Spephen Outerbridge to Richard H. Fenner was proved by the oath of Green Hill & on M.O.R. [end of page] Minutes of June Court 1818 ----- John D Hawkins ackd a Deed to John I. Inge & on M.O.R. ----- The accts. of Wilson Milner Guardn. of a Thomas Denby with the comrs. report was returned &on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that the probate & qualification of the Excrs of the last will & Testament of Alexr. Falconer decd be set aside & Vacated ----- No. 18 Williamson Richards vs. Sally Wilhite} Case Jury charged to wit. Reddick Hillsman, Jonathan Cockrell, Harbert Hight, Benj. Lanier, Wm. Collins, Joshua Johnson, Danl. Westray Wm. P. Williams, John Tansil, Joel Sledge, John Bartholomew, Joseph Bledsoe, who find the defendant not guilty- ----- Ordered that Nicholas Murphey be apptd. ovsr of the road from Bledsoes to Hunts croSsroads with the usual hands ----- A Deed from Lewis Bobbitt to Eben Nelms vas proved by the oath of Guilford Lewis & on M.O.R.- ----- A Bill of Sale from John E Denson to Charles Wynne wsa Proved by the oath of Jordan Denson & on M.O.R. ----- A Inventory & an acct of sale of the Estate of Wm Paschall decd. was returned on oath by Rial Pinnell admr. & c & on M.O.R.- ----- Ordered that Gidn. Glenn Thos. Yarbrough & Kinchin Williams be appointed comrs to audit the acct of Benja Hester Excr of Ann Hester decd. & report- ----- Deed from Wm. Green to JeSsee Person was Proved by the oath of Archd. Green & on M.O.R. [end of page] Minutes of June Court 1818 ----- No. 53 Wm. Murphey Excr &c vs Robert H. Wynne & Jordan Hill} debt Same Jury as in No 52 who find the iSsue in favour of pltff that the prinl. of the Bond is $81- &aSseSs damages to $7-55 &cost (Fifa iSsd) ----- No. 59 Richd Fox &co vs John E Perry } debt- Same Jury as in No 52 who find the iSsue in favour of Pltff that the prinl. of the bond is $69.38 and aSseSs Pltffs damages to $3/46 &cost- ----- No 61 Lewis Atkinson vs. Richard L. Walker} Case Same Jury as in no 52 who find the iSsues in favour of the Pltff and that the prinl. of the instrument declared on is $185- after deducting the Payment of $20 & aSseSs the Pltff damages to $8-32 &costs- ----- No 62 Lynch & Cathon[?] aSs&c vs Thomas W. Pugh} debt- Same Jury as in no 52- who find the iSsues in favour of the Pltffs, that the Prinl. of the Bond is $105.00 &aSseSs Pltffs damages to $3-80 &costs- ----- No 63 Lynch & Cathon[?] aSs&c vs Marmaduke N Jeffreys} debt- Same Jury as in No 52 who find the iSsues in favour of Pltff that the Principal of the bond is $371-67- &aSseSs Pltffs damages to $13-00 &costs- ----- [end of page] Minutes of December Court 1818 ----- On motion- It is ordered that the Exutors of Frances Person decd proved to sell the Perishable & Personl Estate of sd. decd agreeable to the will &c on a credit of not leSs than six months ----- No 12 the next kin & representation of Benja Perry decd vs George Murphey admr&c} The case coming on to be heard on report of Clerk agreement of council- It is ordered & decreed by way of an ----- decree that the defendant pay to the Pertitioners[sic] the sum of $2000 to be equally divided between Pertitioners with Interest from Sept. 1818- It is also ordered that the Clerk be allowd the sum of Twenty dollars & that the defnts pay the same. & that this cause be returned for a final hearing- ----- A Deed from Solomon Winters to Nathan Patterson was exhibited in open court & duly proved by the oath of Saml. Johnson & on M.O.R.-- ----- A Deed from Drury Alley to Turner Bobbett was exhibited in open court & duly ackd. & on M.O.R.-- ----- No 28 John Branch vs the Excrs. of Robt. Hill decd & Jno Huckaby} Jury charged to wit. Wm Coppage, David Collins, Geo Winston, J[?] Nathan Perry Danl. Westray, Van Leonard, Jonathan Cockrell, James Robbins, Wm Jeffreys, LR[?] John Hornsby, Thos. Yarbrough, Harbert Harris, who find after allowing all payments & set offs the balance of Prinl. is $467-66 & aSseSs the Pltffs damages by way of Ints. to $62-44 & costs- ----- Ordered that Jones Cook admr of Robert Young decd sell the Perishable Property and enough of the Personal Property to pay the debts on a credit of not leSs than six months not more than twelve--- [end of page] [September Court 1820-obvious clerk change hereafter-reading difficult] A Deed from Wiliam[or Vulcan] Huff[or Cuff] to John Davis was provn by the oath of Athenalus Thomas &on MOR- ----- Ordered that Gidion Glenn Althnatus Thomas & Jonah Davis be appointed commiSsioners to aut the administration accts of Elizabeth Cook & Shemuel[?] Cook in right of his wife, adm. of the Estate of Willm Winston decd &report to next court ----- Holland Murphrey widow of Parker Murphey came into open court & relinquished her right of administration upon the Estate of her late Husband whereupon Gilford Lues wsa appointed administrato on the Estate of said Parker Murphry decd who entered into Bond in the sum of $1500 with Jordan Denson & JeSse Gordan his securities who were approved of by the Court James Dent Lark Fox & James Strother Esqs bins[?] on the Bench the adm. qualified accordingly. [end of page] [September Court 1820] Ordered that a Scarifacias[?] iSsue at the instance of the Justices of the Peace upon the information of Patsy Williams against Benjamin Jones to shew cause why Jonah Jones who has been bound to him as an apprentice should not be removed. ----- A Power of attorney, from Archer Foster to Christopher Foster was exhibited in open court, for motion ordered to be registered- ----- Henry Yarbrough acknowledged a Deed to Benjamin F. Hawkins in open Court & on MOR ----- Ordered that James J. Foster be appointed overseer of the road from Lewisburg to Thomas Laniers with the usual hands & the hands of Jacob Jones & Caldwell Finch- iSsued ----- Willis Boon bail for John Johnson at the seat[?] of Jonah[?] Patterson against said Johnson surrendered his principal in open court ordered by the Court that a record be made thereof, and the plantiff in comt consents that said defendant may be discharged without bail- [end of page] [September Court 1820] deducting a payment of $82.33 and aSseSs damages by way of int to $8.21 &costs- ----- no 70- Henry Harris[?] vs James Bell & Thomas Dern[?]} Debt- Jury charged to wit,--- Lewis Bond, Edward Stugall[?], John Cosby[?], Jno. B. Person, Wm A Gill, Isham Fox, Peter Arrington, Mark White, Joel Sledge Nathan Patterson, John Hicks[?], & Nathan Perry who find all the iSsues in favor of the pltff that the principal of the Bond declared on is $400.87 1/2 and aSseSs damages by way of Int to $15.03 &costs. ----- Ordered that Medicus Robertson be appointed overseer of the road leading from Warrenton to Tarbro from Shocco Bridge to the CroSs Roads near Gra Parkisdo[?] Place with own hands of William Camp[?] & Jno Portis[?]- [end of page] [December Court 1820] A Deed in trust from Jeremiah Perry Fork, to Charles Skill[?] was proven in open court by the oath of William Cook &on MOR ----- A Deed in Trust[?] from Jeremiah Larkis[?] Charles A. Hill[?] was proven in open court by the oath of WmJns[?] Gatewood[?] &on MOR ----- An Inventory & acct of Sale of the Estate of Parker Murphey was returned on oath by the adm & on MOR- ----- State vs Lewis Harrison} Sept[?] AB Jury chargrd to wit- JeSse Kitchen, Nathan Cook, Athns. Thomas, Sion Upchurch, John Cooley, Jno. Bartholomew, Jacob BaSs, James Loggon[?], Joshua Mabry, James Robbins[?], William Dunn, & BenjaPerry who find the defendant guilty- ----- Kintchen Bledsoe adm. or George Bledsoe decd. ntd. his acct. Court[?] &on MOR- ----- Jordan Denson Sheriff ackd. a Deed to William Perry[?] Town[?] &on MOR\ [end of page] [end of excerpts]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - June 22, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. David A. White of Mebane Killed in Auto Wreck Sunday. The death of Mr. David A. White Sunday in an auto wreck was a shock to his friends throughout the county. He and a party of friends were returning in an automobile from a church in Hawfields, some four miles south of Mebane. He was accompanied by Miss Mary Hooker of Durham who sustained three broken ribs and a severe bruise on her back, and Mr. McCoy Patton and Miss Margaret Darby of Maryland who were thrown out and sustained only slight injuries. In attempting to dodge a bad place in the road the car skidded and turned turtle. Mr. White was caught by the heavy car and crushed about the breast. He lived only about twenty minutes after the accident. Mr. White was a son of the late Mr. Stephen A. White, one of the country's most prominent citizens during his lifetime. He was in his 56th year. Over thirty years ago he and his brother W. E. White, started a lumber business and soon thereafter founded the White Furniture Co., which has grown to be one of the largest furniture factories in the South, as well as one of the best known this side of Grand Rapids. No citizen has done more for the growth of the town than "Dave" White. He was full of vim and push all the time and enthusiastic in whatever he engaged. He was loyal to his town, his friends and his church. The burial took place in the cemetery at Mebane on Monday afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. Besides his aged mother, there survive three brothers, William E. White, S. Arthur White, and J. Sam White, all of Mebane; two sister, Mrs. Charles Millender of Asheville, and Mrs. W. A. Murray of Mebane. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. B. R. Sellars, Prominent Citizen and Business Man, Dead. The county has sustained a distinct loss in the death of Benjamin Rainey Sellars, who passed away at his home in Burlington Tuesday p.m. about 8 o'clock. For some months his health had not been very good. Sunday night he was stricken with paralysis and never rallied. The funeral was conducted from the Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock By his Pastor, Rev. B Melver, in the presence of a large concourse of friends, and the interment was in Pine Hill Cemetery. Mr. Sellars was the eldest son of the late Dr. B. A. Sellars and was 61 years of age. He was born near Long's Mills, Randolph county. He is survived by his aged mother, his widow, who was Miss Fannie Cheek of Orange county, three children - one boy and two girls, six brothers and four sisters, as follows: Thomas L., D. Ernest, Charles V. Walter R., of Burlington; Fred Sellars of Kansas; John Sellars of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Mary Walker, Mrs. J. H. Brooks of Burlington; Mrs. Eliza White near Mebane; Mrs. H. H. Jordan of Gastonia. More than thirty years ago Mr. Sellars and his father established the mercantile firm of B. A. Sellars & Son and ever since he has been the judicious business man that has made the house the leading dry goods house of this county. Mr. Sellars for many years has been prominent in the business life of Burlington and has helped to direct the business of some of the strongest institutions of this town. He was at one time a member of the Board of County Commissioners and at the time of his death was Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the City Graded School [end]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - June 15, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Isham B. Whittemore, Jr. the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Whittemore, died at Spencer June 6th, and the remains were here the following day and interred in Linwood Cemetery. Mr. I. B. Whittemore is a son of Mr. G. S. Whittemore, who lives two miles East of Graham. ~~~~~~~~~ Zebulon V. Faust died suddenly last Saturday about noon at the home of Mrs. Will A. Rich in this place. He was on a visit and had been playing with Mrs. Rich's children. He went into the house and a few minutes later the dead body was found upon the floor in the parlor. ** physician w** ** ***** pr*nounced death due to apoplexy superinduced by epilepsy to which he was subject. Zebulon was a dwarf and a son of the late Dr. G. K. Faust. He was four feet and eight inches in height, but of robust body. At his death he was 43 years, 11 months and two days old. He is survived by a dwarf sister, Robena, and by his sister Miss Annie, who lives at the old home South of Graham. The burial was at the old Stoner's cemetery near Bellemont on Sunday. The services at the home were conducted by Rev. Mr. Goodman and the services at the grave by Rev. J. A. Burgess. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The infant child of Mr. Ashley Williams died on the 6th inst., aged almost four months, and the interment was in New Providence cemetery. The mother of the child died when it was but a day or so old. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Miss Emily Moser died *th inst., at her home near Rock Creek church. She was 62 years of age. (Our Southwest Alamance correspondent gives an account of her death). [end]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - May 18, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. John M. Walters Dies at Home of His Father North of Graham Mr. John M. Walters died last Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Walters, on the Graham and Big Falls road, about two and a half miles north of Graham. He was 32 years of age. He had been confined at his home for two months. Prior thereto he had been in search of health and relief from tuberculosis, but in vain. By occupation he was a druggist and at the time lived in Graham. He was an excellent young man and made friends wherever he went. The funeral was conducted from the Walters home Monday and the burial was at Pine Hill cemetery, Burlington. He is survived by his parents and three brothers and two sisters - Rev. W. T. Walters of Winchester, Va., Dr. C. M. Walters of Union Ridge, G. W. Walters of Spencer. Mrs. J. A. *lanton of Florida. and Mrs. *. A. Piper of the county. [end]

John Kelly/Hannah Moon: 1786, Guilford Co.,NC November 5, 2001 I am seeking information on the John Kelly who married Hannah Moon,circa 1786 in Guilford Co.,NC. Her father Richard Moon lived on Moons Creek about 8 miles west of the Guilford Co. Courthouse from 1762 until 1788 when John Kelly and Richard Moon moved to Wilkes Co.,GA. John Kelly was born about 1765. He was in the Guilford Co. Militia in 1781 and was discharged in 1782. In 1782, Daniel Kelly offered himself as bail for a suit of Robert Gulbreath against John Kelly. John and Daniel Kelly both left Guilford Co. in 1788. Any information concerning these 2 men will be greatly appreciated. Raymond A. Kelly Jr. [email protected]

I have found a deed in Orange Co. NC dated 18 Dec. 1812 from Nancy Wood and Reuben Smith, administrators of Wood dec'd late, to Masting Cheek. Anybody know Reuben Smith, or the first name of Nancy Wood's deceased husband? I am looking for Nancy Butler Wood, whose husband Henry Wood died about 1786. Betty Storrs

-- BLAIR,HICKS,HIX,TIPTON,HEADRICK,HED RICK,FLINN,FLYNN,HATCHER,WALKER,MAN ES,MANIS,MANNIS,SHIPMAN,GOSSETT,RAI NES ---------------------- Forwarded Message: --------------------- From: "Dean Taylor" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [HATCHER-L] NEW process?? Probably not. Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 13:45:28 -0600 Hey Cousins, It is said there is nothing new under the sun, but I saw something yesterday, though it may not be new, it is certainly new to me. I'll try to describe it for you. While walking through an old cemetery here in Harvey County, KS, I ran across five headstones, broken from their bases. The people who are keeping the cemetery, in very good condition I might add, have built wooden forms the thickness of the various broken stones, laid the stones flat at the head of the grave with the wooden forms around them (with about a 6 inch space all around the stones) and poured concrete into the forms flush with the face of the stones. The stones appear to have been cleaned with mild detergent and a brush. Once dried, it appears that they have poured a coating of either automotive clear coat, or the hard acrylic clear coating found in hobby shops. The end result is a stone too heavy to steal, a coating to protect the face of the stone and the preservation of information for years to come. This may not be new, but it is novel and certainly crucial to genealogy researchers in the years to come. Just thought I would share this with the list, in hopes that it will generate some protection across the nation for the many broken or damaged stones. I might add, that the ones that were in two or three or more pieces, were put together and once coated, all you see are the break lines but they can't be moved. Dean Taylor

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Apr 20, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prof. John W. Webb Dies in Tenn. On April 5th, Prof. John W. Webb, brother of Mr. S**** H. Webb of Oaks, died at ***ouckle, Tenn., in the 69th year of his age. Prof. Webb was a graduate of Chapel Hill and a Confederate veteran. After the war he and his brother founded the military school at Be*buckle, one of the best known military schools in the south. Prof. Webb married a daughter of Dr. A. M. S*ipp, a professor at Chapel Hill and later at Vanderbilt. (*unreadable words*) Prof. A.M. Webb, is a teacher at Trinity College and is professor of French, German and Spanish. {note: Transcribed exactly as published.} ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rev. Geo. W. Tickle died last Sunday morning about 9 o'clock at the home of his father Mr. Levi R. Tickle, about one and a half miles North of Elon College. He was taken with acute indigestion Saturday afternoon. He was a quiet and devout young man. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. M. *. Morrow, widow of the late D. F. Morrow, died at six six o'clock Sunday morning in Burlington. She was taken ill Saturday and had a stroke of apoplexy. She was about 65 years of age and is survived by three sons and two daughters. [end]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Mar 23, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Capt. A. J. Albright Dead. Capt. Albright died last Saturday at his home near Friendship and was buried at Mt. Herman Sunday. He ws a veteran of the Civil War, a brave soldier and an excellent citizen. He was about 83 years of age was active up to the time of his last sickness. His widow and several sons and daughters survive him. Capt. Albright served as County Commissioner several terms and took a deep interest in county affairs. As official and citizen he could be depended on to do what he conceived to be fair and just. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Frightened by an automobile, a horse driven by Mr. John A Narron, county solicitor for Johnston county, ran away at Smithfield, Mr. Narron jumped from the buggy and fell. His skull was fractured, the injury being fatal. [end]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Feb 17, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. R. S. Stevens, father of Mrs. J. C. Simmons, Dies Suddenly in Philadelphia - Will be buried at Graham. Late Monday afternoon Mrs. J. C. Simmons received a telegram from an official in Philadelphia announcing the death of her father Mr. R. S. Stevens. It is presumed a letter on his person directed the message to her. At once Mrs. Simmons sent a message to her son, Dr. Steven Simmons, connected with a hospital in Philadelphia who replied that the body would be prepared for burial and forwarded to this place. The telegram did not specify the day but mentioned the hour of leaving and was therefore expected to reach this place at eight or ten yesterday morning, coming by way of Greensboro. Then it was expected to come by way of Raleigh and reach here on one of the evening trains. At this writing Thursday afternoon, it has not arrived, but is looked for on every evening train. The suspense has been a most painful ordeal for Mrs. Simmons and she is deeply sympathized with by her many friends. Mr. Stevens had lived lived at one time in Pennsylvania, but for a few years recently he had spent most of his time in Memphis. He was a highly skilled mechanic and designer, which business carried him to different points and while in Philadelphia he is believed to have died suddenly. He was 7* years, or past, of age. His wife died some 15 or more years ago while on a visit to their daughter Mrs. Simmons, who is their only child, and was buried here. Mr. Stevens was a gentleman of quiet manner and esteemed by all with whom acquainted. Mrs. Simmons has the sincere sympathy of her many friends in her sad bereavement. [end]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Feb 10, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Death of Miss Cornelia Watson Miss Cornelia Watson, the sister of Dr. G. S. Watson, died at one o'clock this afternoon after an illness of about a week of paralysis. Miss Watson was 61 years of age and was the daughter of Dr. F. F. Watson, a very prominent physician of Alamance County during his lifetime. Her father was a member of the State Board of Examiners for many years and was a thirty three degree Mason and for several years Grand Master of the N. C. Masonic Lodge. She is survived by three brothers and an only sister as follows: Dr. G. S. Watson a member of the College Board of Trustees and a resident of this place with whom she made her home. Lieutenant J. H. Watson, Graham, Mr. D. W. Watson, Union Ridge, and Mrs. A. G. Garrison, Burlington R. F. D. Her funeral will be conducted from the Watson residence here on Sunday afternoon at three o'clock and her remains will be laid to rest either in the Elon College Cemetery that of the Union Ridge Christian Church ten miles north of the college, of which church she was a member for many years during her life. Miss Watson was a noble Christian woman exemplifying of her life the beautiful graces of the Christian life. She will be greatly missed in the community of Elon College. Feb 5, 1916. [end]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Feb 3, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. William H. Trolinger Dead - Was in 89th Year. After a helpless illness extending over a period of several years and a gradual decline for some ten years, Mr. William H. Trolinger passed away at his home near Haw River last Thursday evening, January 27th, 1916, in the 89th year of his age. He was born at this home where he died on Aug 2, 1827. He was a son of John Trolinger, one of the most prominent citizens of this section of the state in his day and wealthy and influential. Mr. W. H. Trolinger was a highly esteemed citizen and well known. He is survived by his widow, his second wife, who was Miss Annie Walker, and a son and a daughter, Mr. John A. Trolinger of Haw River Mrs. W. O. Stratford of Greensboro, who are the children by the first marriage. His first wife was Miss Isla Eastman. The funeral took place Saturday morning and was conducted from the home by Dr. P. H. Fleming of Greensboro, assisted by Dr. J. W. Wellons of Elon College, and the interment was in the family burying ground at Haw River where sleep the remains of ancestors for several generations back. Deceased was a prominent member of New Providence Christian church for more than a half a century, and when Elon College was established over twenty-five years age, he donated the college site. [end]

For you North Carolina researchers whose colonial ancestors came from Virginia (or whom you suspect came from VA), you may be interested in this URL which gives some information about those who paid tithes and also what tithable lists exist. I believe there MAY be a few more tithable lists than Ms. Gentry is aware of--such as an earlier one for Goochland Co. which was published some years ago in the Virginia Genealogist, and one for Fredericksville Parish (either in Louisa Co. or adjoining old Louisa Co.) which also has been published. Anyway, here is the URL: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/pubserv/vanotes/vanotes3.htm At least one of my ca 1750 Granville Co. NC ancestors came from Goochland, and he appears on an early tithable list in Goochland. Another collateral in Orange and then Caswell Co. had previously lived/owned land in Louisa Co. Just a hint--they kept moving around, and the county boundaries always changed!! E.W.Wallace

[North-Carolina Journal excerpts, Halifax Co. NC, 19 Sep 1792] [transcribed by Mark Murphy, 31 Oct 2001] [will be scanned at posted at the Project website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph] *** HALIFAX, SEPTEMBER 19. The expense of the several departments of the General Representative Government of the United States of America, extending over a space of country nearly ten times larger than England, is two hundred and ninety-four thousand, five hundred and fifty-eight dollars, which at [4Lc&d?] per dollar, is [6c2"5l? 135?] sterling, and is thus apportioned. Expence of the Executive Department. The Office of Presidency at which the President receives nothing for himself, 5,625L 0p Vice-President, 1,125L 0p Chief Justice, 900L 0p Five Associate Justices 3,937L 10p Nineteen Judges of Districts and Attorney-General. 5.873L 13p Legislative Department. Members of Congress at 6 dollars ([1l~s?]) per day, their Secretaries, Clerks, Chaplains, Messengers, Door-keepers, &c 25,525L 0p Treasury Department. Secretary, Assistants, Comptroller, Auditor, Treasurer, Register, and Loan Office-keeper, in each State, together with all necessary Clerks, Office-keepers, &c. 12,823L 0p Department of State including foreign Affairs. Secretary, Clerks, &c &c 1,426L 0p Department of War. Secretary, Clerks, Paymasters, Commissioners, &c 1,462L 10p Commissioner for Settling old Accounts. The whole Board, Clerks, &c 2,598L 15p Incidental and continent Expences. For Fire-wood, Stationary, Printing &c. 4.016L 16p Total 66,275L [64?]p ..... Old accounts, &c. ...Benton, Smith & Parker, their expenses attending the embarkation of the British troops at New York 1,000 His most Christian Majesty, for military and ordnance stores supplied the American ships of war in the West-Indies. 29,029 68 .... Jehoiakim McJocktin, per act of Congress of 26th March, 1790 120 ..... ***** >From the Richmond Gazette of August 31. A Caution to the Public, A YOUNG and genteel looking Frenchman, professing himself a warm Aristocrat, and claiming high blood, took up residence for some days past in the principal tavern in this city. During this time he lived in the most luxurious and voluptuous manner, and so far infatuated himself in the good graces of the boarders and other, that he borrowed clothes and money from several under the premise of returning them on the arrival of his servant; at length, on Monday morning, his patience being exhausted, he decamped a la fourdine, and was on that day seen on his march on foot to Petersburg, supposed on his route to Charleston. He wore a blue coat lined with scarlet, the other parts of his dress he will have an opportunity of varying as he made sufficient provision for that purpose here. He is in stature about five feet ten inches, well made, walks very erect, and of a darkish complexion, has passed under different names, principally St. HELEIRE. (The same person left this town about the 1st inst. for Edenton, from whence he took a French leave, afther tarrying a few days;- having been guilty of similar shameful practices both here and there as those above described.) ***** RESPECT TO RULERS. A RESPECT to rulers is the virtue of a patriot; but it ought to have its limits. If it degenerates into blind fervility and extravagant flattery, it injures the cause of liberty, and degrades the character of freemen.... ***** To the Officers of the late Continental Line of the State of North- Carolina. GENTLEMEN, I CONCEIVE it my duty through the channel of this Gazette to advise you, that there are in my possession, a Circular Letter from the Committe[sic] of the late Continental Line of the state of Massachusetts, and other papers of an important nature to the interests of the old Continental Army, - one of the principal objects of which is, to solicit our concurrence with the measures they, as well as the Officers of the other states, have thought advisable to pursue, to obtain a discharge of a just debt yet due the Continental Army, and unprovided for by Government, to which no other persons, can have any pretence, founded in reason and justice, but the late soldiery of the same. In pursuit of this object I can imagine no other method so likely to answer the end, as the Calling a Convention of Officers, to hold [consideration so?] the papers aforesaid may [be rescinded?]. You are therefore requested to appear [at the?] Wake Court-house, on the 8th of November next, when I propose the honour of having before you those [intended?] communications. Give me leave to observe, that those papers came to me on a supposition that I was the next senior Officer of the Line to Gen. CLERK, to whom they were first presented, and who directed that they should be transmitted to me, as the misfortune of his blindness prevented him from using those exertions that his disposition prompted. Hearing tha Gen. ARMSTRONG is dead, I concluded the urgency of the occasion required dispatch, and have therefore adopted this method. I am, Gentlemen, With sentiments of esteem, Your most humble servant, H. Murfree. Murfreesborough, Sept. 4, 1792. [end of excerpts]

[Murphys in "The Deeds of Halifax County, North Carolina, 1758-1771" by Dr. Stephen E. Bradley, Jr., 1989, South Boston, VA-with permission] [Deed Book #, DB page#, abstract] DB7, 188, George Goodwin of Halifax Co. to John Lindsey formerly of Virginia but now of Halifax Co. 3 May 1760. 264 pounds of Virginia. 320 acres which was part of a patent to George Goodwin for 600 acres 5 Apr 1720, joining Wm. Murphree on south side of Conconary Swamp. George Goodwin. Wit: J. Edwards, David Tanner. Mar Ct 1761. The wife of George Goodwin, unnamed, was examined privately and she relinquished right to dower. CC: Jos. Montfort. DB8, 207, Granville Grant to Colo. John Edwards of Halifax Co. 15 Nov 1760. 80 acres, joining William Murfree, Conconary Swamp, Pollock, Roanoke River. Thos. Child for Granville. Wit: Richard Vigers, Thomas Robinson, W. Churton, 17 Feb 1763. Proved at Edenton before Chas. Berry. DB8, 260, Vivion Brooking of Virginia to Peter Copland of the Town of Halifax. 27 Oct 1762. 20 pounds proclamation money. Lot 28 in the Town of Halifax. Vivion Brooking. Wit: Henry Dawse, Edward Whittigton, David Murphey. Apr Ct 1763. CC: Jos. Montfort. DB10, 62, Luke Pryor of Halifax Co. to Ann Taylor of the same. 29 Jun 1767. 100 pounds of Virginia. 100 acres which sd Luke Pryor had acquired from Henning Tembte 6 Mar 1750, on south side of Moratock River, joining Johnson's ferry, Cullen Pollock, David Sumner, William Murphey. Luke Pryor. Wit: Wm. Taylor, Wm. Pryor. 7 Oct 1767. A.J.: Montfort Eelbeck DB10, 258, Jonathan Turbeville of Duplin Co. to Elisha Pittman of Halifax Co. 23 Jan 1768. 50 pounds proclamation money. 100 acres which was part of a Granville Grant to Wm. Utley 27 Apr 1753, on north side of Fishing Creek, joining Murphy. Jonathan Turbeville. Wit: Xpher Haynes, Robert Ward, Elijah Pittman, William Moore. Aug Ct 1768. CC: Jos. Montfort -- Mark A. Murphy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Jan 27, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. Ann Long, widow of the late Thos. H. Long and daughter of the late Edwin R. Dixon, died Tuesday morning, 25th inst., at the home of her brother, Mr. James H. Dixon, about two miles southeast of Graham. Mrs. Long was 62 years of age, and is survived by one brother, James H. Dixon, and two sisters, Mrs. James M. Williams of Rockingham county and Mrs. J. H. Sharpe of Burlington. She had not been in good health for several months, but was seriously ill for only a few days. The burial was in New Providence cemetery yesterday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. Susan B. Walker died last Sunday at the home of her son Mr. *. M. Jordan, aged 81 years. The **** was at Shiloh. She is survived by three sons. She was twice married - first to Dr. J. J. M. Jordan. To each union there was born three children: one sone of the first and two of the last surviving her. She lived with her son, Mr. Jordan, at Altamahaw. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Little Eleanor, the 2 1/2-tear-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Sharpe of Burlington, died Tuesday night after being ill only since Saturday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. Mary J. Hunter, widow of Matthew Hunter, died at Ossipee on the 18th in the 81st year of her age. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The remains of Mrs. Margaret Murray, widow of the Wm. M. Murray, who lived here up to his death about 15 years ago died last Thursday, 20th inst., at the home of her daughter in Danville, Va., aged about 65 years. The remains were brought here Friday morning and interred in Linwood cemetery. She had been in ill health for a year or more and was confined to her bed for three months before her death. She leaves surviving her one son, Mr. John L. Murray of Graham, and five daughters, Mrs. Fred Reaves of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Burton Coble of Danville, Va., Mrs. Millard S. Younts of Greensboro, and Mrs. Ellis Crutchfield and Mrs. Curry Conklin of Burlington. Mrs. Murray was a good woman and esteemed by all who knew her. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The 3-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clapp of Graham died last Friday morning at their home here. The child was discovered to be dead in bed when the family were getting up in the morning. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Death of Mrs. R. B. Simpson Mrs. H. B. Simpson, whose home was near Melver in Rockinham county, died at 9 o'clock Tuesday evening and will be burid at 2 p. m., Thursday, Jan 27th at the cemetery at Gilliam's church near Altamahaw. Mrs. Simpson was in her 42nd year. She is survived by five children, two sons and three daughters, and by her father Levi Barnhardt of Whitsett; three sisters, Mrs. C. T. H. Clapp and Miss Aurelia Barnhardt of Whitsett, and Mrs. Alfred Alexander of R. No. 1 and one brother, C. C. Barnhardt of the legal firm of Roberson & Barnhardt of High Point. She was twice married, first to Mr. James C. Simpson of Caswell county, and after his death, some years ago, to R. B. Simpson of the same county. She is well remembered by her friends as Miss Mattie Barnhardt, noted for her kind considerate disposition, and affectionate nature, and will be mourned by a wide circle of friends and relatives. For some months she has been in declining health, and her death came as a welcome relief to her after her vain struggle to regain her health. Whitsett, N.C., Jan 26, 1916. [end]