~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Jan 20, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ John Washington Faucette went to meet his God on Dec 15, 1915 at the age of 67 years. He gave himself to God early in life and connected himself with the M. E. church at Shilo in Alamance County. He remained a faithful member till death. He leaves a wife, six children, two sisters, two brothers, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. He had the confidence of neighbors and died in the faith. God bless the bereaved. At the request of the deceased, the writer conducted the funeral services. - P. T. Klapp, College. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. David M. Moore died last Saturday morning, January 15, 1916, at home in Burlington. He was taken sick the evening before. The suddenness of his taking off was a shock and a surprise to his friends and family. Almost 20 years ago, moved from his farm near Bethel Church in Newlin township. For a number of years he had been in the mercantile business. He was a veteran of the civil war, having entered the Confederate army when he was but 17 years of age. At the time of his death, he was 65 years of age. He was a brother of Mr. W. *. Moore of Graham. Three sons, Messrs Sam G. Moore, J. E Moore, Mayor of Burlington, and Grover D. Moore and Miss N**** Moore all of Burlington, and Mrs. Ma***ews of High Point survive him. His wife and two daughters preceded him to the grave. Mr. Moore was one of the county's best citizens, and one whom everyone held in the highest esteem for this man's excellent traits of character. His funeral was conducted from the Christian Church in Darlington Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by his pastor Dr. A. B. Kendall. A host of friends were present to pay the last tribute and respect. [end]

Hi All, Also in the interest of sharing, I have decided to try contributing Obits/death notices from this newspaper. (Mark has inspired me.) I have chosen 1916 as a starting year, and will pick up earlier issues as they come available. These are transcribed exactly as written. Due to the sometimes poor condition of the microfilm, asterisks (*) will be substituted for unreadable letters. Hope these help someone! Nora ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - Jan 20, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. W. G. Bradshaw of High Point Dead. On last Saturday evening, about 8 o'clock, Dr. William G. Bradshaw died at his home in High Point, aged about 60 years. He is survived by his widow, who was a Miss Johnson, and two daughters, two brothers - Geo. S. Bradshaw, Esq. of Greensboro and Rev. Dr. M. Bradshaw of Raleigh, and a sister - Mrs. J. J. Partridge, whose home is Carthage. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bradshaw, both deceased, who formerly lived near Phillips Chapel, Thompson Township, this county, where Dr. Bradshaw was born. Dr. Bradshaw's mother was a sister of Capt. John R. Stockard of Albright Township, who lives at the old Stockard home where his father lived before him. Dr. bradshaw's parents moved to Trinity in Randolph County in 1871 and ther* the sons were educated. Dr. Bradshaw was a successful and learned physician. Later he was a druggist, banker and furniture manufacturer and at his death was Postmaster for High Point. He was a man of splendid mental endowments, personality popular, and had a host of friends and adm**ers. He had been in failing health for several years and his death was a result of a stroke of paralysis. The writer knew the deceased well, having been a classmate of his for four years. May he rest in peace. [end]

Please feel free to share and distribute.- MM [North Carolina Journal excerpts, Halifax Co. NC, 5 Sep 1792] [p.3, transcribed by Mark Murphy, 30 Oct 2001] [will be scanned at posted at the Project website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph] *** SUBSCRIPTIONS for this Paper, at thirty shillings currency, or two and an half dollars, per annum, are received at the several Post-Offices in this state; and by Mr. Joseph Ross, in Tarborough; Capt. Hunley, in Newbern; Edw. Jones, Esq. in Wilmington; Dr. Joshua Carman, in Fayetteville; Mr. J. Hogg & Mr. Ray, in Hillsborough; Dr. Brehon, in Warrenton; Montfort Stokes, Esq. in Salisbury; and also at the Printing Office in Edenton and Halifax. ***** WANTED by the Subscriber, TWO or three OVERSEERS, one for a Steward. They must be well recommended for industry, knowledge, honesty, and particularly for sobriety, if water-drinkers, the better- with small families, and to understand the cultivation of small grain and meadows. CULLEN POLLOCK. ***** On the third day of the next Superior Court, will be exposed to sale at Johnson's Tavern, in Halifax, by virtue of an order of the county court of Halifax: A Tract of LAND, known by the name of Carter's Tract, containing about six or seven hundred acres, situate about three miles from the town of Halifax, on the banks of the Roanoke. It is good corn land, an excellent range, and well watered and timbered- great profit might be made from the fire-wood &c. The property of the late John Webb, dec. Six months credit will be given, with bond and approved security. Benjamin Edwards, Guardian. * All persons having demands against the estate of John Webb, dec. are are required to make them known that provision may be made for the discharge of the same; and those indebted are desired to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can be given. ***** JOHN HANNON, TAYLOR AND HABIT MAKER. TAKES this public method of returning his most sincere thanks to the Gentlemen and Ladies of HALIFAX and its vicinity, for the generous encouragement he has received since his commencing business in this town, and begs leave to inform them that he has removed his shop next door to Mr. John Eston's, where he hopes, by his usual punctuality and dispatch, to merit a continuance of their favours. August 29, 1792 ***** J. BARRINGTON, Clock and Watch-maker, INFORMS the Public that he makes clocks of various descriptions.... at his shop in Salisbury, North-Carolina. ***** For SALE, and immediate Possession given, SEVEN Hundred and Thirty-seven Acres of LAND, twelve miles above the town of Halifax, on the road to Warrenton. There is a common dwelling- house, kitchen, smoke-house, and granary. The soil is very good for tobacco, wheat and corn, and very rarely misses mast or fruit. Its situation is high and pleasant, with very good water, and no such thing as intermittent fevers known on it. Cash, negroes or Petersburgh tobacco will be taken in payment. For further particulars enquire of CHARLES PASTEUR. ***** JOHN HARFORD, Ladies and Gentlemen's Hair-Dresser, Neither London nor Paris, but a downright Hibernian, BEGS leave to inform...N.B. He gives the highest price for human hair. ***** STRAYED about the end of February or first of March last, a large white HORSE.....JOHN GILMOUR. Halifax, August 22. ***** Thirty Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber on the 31st of October last, a Sorrel HORSE, .....in Halifax county...JOHN EDWARDS. August 10. ***** Ten Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber, on the 11th inst. (August) a likely Negro Man by the name of Will, formerly the property of Mr. Hance Bond of Halifax. He is about six feet high, 20 years old, spare made, black complexion, his hair grows very low down his forehead; he can read and write tolerable well, and it is expected he will forge a pass and endeavor to pass as free. Also runaway about the same time, a Negro Boy, by the name of Jack, about 16 years old, well made, black complexion. Any person apprehending and securing, or delivering them to me, shall receive the above reward. JOHN PONS. ***** Twenty Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY on the 12th instant, a Negro Man Slave named Matt, a well set black fellow, about five feet four inches high, has naturally long Indian hair, but he cut it short to disguise himself when he went off: He is a good sawyer, and is well acquainted on Roanoke, and on James river near Bland's Ordinary, Prince George county, Virginia; where it is supposed he will go. Any person apprehending and delivering him to me in Northampton county, or to Mr. John Pons in Halifax county, shall receive the above reward. ROBERT CRITTENDEN. August 15. ***** Information Wanted. IF Mr. STEPHEN SMITH, who came to this country from Ireland, about 20 years ago, and was living in Duplin county in the year 1790, will apply to John & Richard Kay, in Halifax, he will hear of something to his advantage. Should the said Smith be dead, it is requested that information thereof may be communicated, by letter, to care of Daniel Glisson [or Griffon], Esq. Duplin. [end of excerpts]

[Hillsborough Recorder excerpts, Orange Co. NC, 21 Oct 1829] [p.3, transcribed by Mark Murphy, 29 Oct 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph] HILLSBOROUGH. Wednesday, October 21. ***** Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, the only surviving signee of the Declaration of Independence, has died in Philadelphia [in his ? year?] on the 20th ultimo. ***** SENATORIAL VACANCY. - We learn that the friends of the Hon. A.D. Murphey, of Orange, have strongly solicited him to be made a candidate to fill the vacancy in the Senate of the United States, occasioned by the appointment of Mr. Branch to the Navy Department, and we observe that a correspondent of the Milton Gazette has nominated him as a fit person to succeed that gentleman. There are now six persons in nomination for the office, in the western, part of the State, viz. Charles Fisher adn David F. Cladwell, Esqrs. and Judge Martin, of Salisbury; David L. Swain, esq. of Buncombe; Judge A.D. Murphey, of Orange; and the Hon. Samuel P. Carson, (brought forward by a communication on the first page of this paper;) and one from the east, our present Governor, John Owen. Ib. ***** A writer has been struck with the longevity of the signers to the declaration of independence as a body of men. They were 56 in number; and the average length of their lives was about 63 years. Four of the number attained to the age of ninety and upwards; fourteen exceeded 80 years; and 23, or one in two and a half, reached seventy. The longevity of the New England delegation is still more remarkable. Their number was fourteen, the average of whose lives was 75 years. The survivor of the whole venerable body lately entered into his ninety third year. Nat. Gaz. ***** NAVIGATION of NEW HOPE. At a meeting held at Chapel Hill on the 17th instant, for the purpose of taking into consideration the importance of making the New Hope creek navigable.... ***** MARRIED. In this county, on the 8th inst. Mr. Franklin Kirk to Miss Elizabeth O'Daniel. At Wadesborough, on the 9th inst. Mr. Isaac H. Houze, merchant, of Franklin, to Miss Mary Ederbee, of the former place. DIED. In this county, on the 16th inst. Mr. Henry O'Daniel, sen. in the 77th year of his age. On the 18th instant, Mr. Malchi McDaniel, aged about 50 years. ***** NOTICE. I WILL offer for sale at auction, on Wednesday next, the 28th instant, on the premises, Mr. Plummer's FURNITURE, consisting of a great variety of articles of the best quality. The sale will be continued until the whole is disposed of. The ladies are particularly invited to attend. J.W. Norwood. October 21. 63- ***** NOTICE. BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Nathaniel J. Palmer for certain purposes therein mentioned, I shall proceed to sell, for cash, to the highest bidder, before the court house in Hillsborough, on Monday the 23d day of November next, the house and lot belonging to Nathaniel J. Palmer, together with the building lately removed therefrom. Edmund Strudwick, Trustee. October 20. 63-4w ***** FIVE CENTS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber on the last of last month, a bound boy by the name of JOSEPH SULLIVAN, near eighteen years old. I hereby forewarn all persons from harboring or employing him under the penalty of the law. I will give the above reward of five cents for his delivery to me, but no charge paid. John Long, sen. October 16. 93-3wp [end of excerpts]

Hi Mark, Don't keep us in suspense - did A.D. Murphey win the Senate seat? I recognize one of the other Senatorial nominees: "Judge Martin of Salisbury" was actually James Martin, Jr., b. 1786, son of Col. James Martin of Snow Creek Plantation, Stokes Co., NC. He did not receive the appointment as U.S. Senator & in fact, moved from NC and later died in Mobile, AL. Judge James Martin's uncle was my 4th GGF, former NC Governor & U.S. Senator, Alexander Martin of Rockingham Co. I think you may have a slight typo on the name "David F. Cladwell" -- shouldn't it read "Caldwell" ? Francie ====================================================== SENATORIAL VACANCY. - We learn that the friends of the Hon. A.D. Murphey, of Orange, have strongly solicited him to be made a candidate to fill the vacancy in the Senate of the United States, occasioned by the appointment of Mr. Branch to the Navy Department, and we observe that a correspondent of the Milton Gazette has nominated him as a fit person to succeed that gentleman. There are now six persons in nomination for the office, in the western, part of the State, viz. Charles Fisher adn David F. Cladwell, Esqrs. and Judge Martin, of Salisbury; David L. Swain, esq. of Buncombe; Judge A.D. Murphey, of Orange; and the Hon. Samuel P. Carson, (brought forward by a communication on the first page of this paper;) and one from the east, our present Governor, John Owen. Ib. *****

Ya'll must think all I do is sit around and work on genealogy stuff. Too bad it doesn't pay. ha ha! Beverly, what do you make here of Arch DeBow's consort, Jane? I have his mother as Jane DeBow and wife as Jeany Scott. Is a consort the same as wife? Was Jane his second wife, or did the paper have Jeany mistakenly as Jane? - Mark [Hillsborough Recorder excerpts, Orange Co. NC, 15 Apr 1829] [p.3, transcribed by Mark Murphy, 29 Oct 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph] HILLSBOROUGH. Wednesday, April 15.. ***** The Western [Carolinian?] informs us that at present and for some week past there has been no person confined in the jail of Rowan county; and that not a single writ had been returned to the last term of the Superior Court. ***** An act has recently been passed by the legislature of Jamaica, extending to the Jews all the privileges enjoyed by the other white inhabitants. ***** A law has been made in Canton condemning those who open shops to sell opium, to death by strangulation. Those who are caught smoking, to be exposed two months with wooden collars about their necks, after which they are to be sent to the territories, and given to the soldiers as slaves. ***** Homicide.- A sudden encounter took place last Wednesday night (25t ul) near Lumberton, between Meredith Messer and a young man named McDaniel, from Randolph, in which the latter received a stab with a knife in the abdomen, of which he died on Thursday night. Messer has not been taken. The body of McDaniel was carried to Randolph by his uncle, who was with him when the unfortunate occurrence took place. N.C. Journal ***** Distressing Accident.- We are informed by a friend in Robeson county, that Mrs. Harmon[or Hanson] Baggett, of that county, was killed by lightning on the night of the 1st instant. Star ***** DIED, In this county, on Wednesday evening last, Mrs. JANE MURPHY, consort of the Hon. A.D. Murphy, in in[sic] the 49th year of her age. In the vicinity of Washington, on the 21st ult. THOS. W. BLACKLEDGE, esq. attorney at law, for several years a member of our state legislature. At Lumberton, on the 4th instant, suddenly, General ALFRED ROWLAND, in the 53d year of his age, and who some years ago was a representative in the general assembly from Robeson county. ***** WANTED. AS as apprentice to the Boot and Shoemaking business, a lad fifteen or sixteen years of age, of industrious habits. Charles L. Cooley. April 14. 77- ***** Election for Wardens of the Poor. AN Election will be held at the court house in Hillsborough, on Easter Monday (20th April) for the purpose of choosing seven Freeholders to serve as Overseers of the Poor for the three years next ensuing. The former Wardens are requested to attend. Thos D. Watts, Sheriff. Orange county, March 21. 74- [end of excerpts] -- Mark A. Murphy

New items at the Project website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ As always, feel free to share. God Bless America! ******** Confederate Murphys in Rock Island Prison (txt) (Mine, three brothers, went to Navarro Co. TX after the war) images (1-1.5Mb) Halls Wilmington Gazette, 7 Sep 1797 Halls Wilmington Gazette, 14 Sep 1797 Halls Wilmington Gazette, 11 Oct 1798 The Wilmington Gazette, 13 Feb 1800 Oxford Examiner, 9 Aug 1832 (in sections due to copying problems) ******* -- Mark A. Murphy

The ELLIOT/ELLIOTT MOST WANTED page has been updated. There are 13 new names - 369 total! Please visit at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/elliott.html and see if your elusive ELLIOTT or variant is there! You will also find links to the Rootsweb Message Boards for ELLIOT and ELLIOTT. Visit http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/ to see other surname Most Wanted web sites. -- Yvonne Oliver Bowers Listmom ELLIOT & ELLIOTT Family Lists My Rootsweb Resource Page: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/

John there is a jpg image of old Indian trails & roads of NC 1660-1776 located at http://ncnatural.com/maps/pathsandtowns.jpg There is a trading path just NE of Hillsborough and then the Haw River area that is now Alamance has 2 Indian Roads named. Maybe this can help. Leanne Dooley

27 October 2001 Thanks to all those that responded to my request to find the "Old Trading Path" and the "Great Road". There was a lot of good information and suggestions. I think I've got a much better idea of where the parcels were situated. Thanks again. Isn't this list great! John Hughes [email protected] www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/3374

Good pictures of Salisbury Civil War Prison & Cemetery http://www.Gorowan.com/salisburyprison Salisbury Prison http://www.Gorowan.com/rowanroots My family history http://www.Gorowan.com/rootsofrowan Historical Rowan County, NC info http://www.GoRowan.com/rowanroots/articles.php Old wagon road articles Many westbound migrants passed through old Rowan County. Dan Patterson Rowan County Information Website . Abenschon . Boger . Braun . Cobb . Furr . Kluttz . Lemly . Lyerly . Michael . Patterson . Propst . Rufty . Sink . Smith . Suther . Treece . Waggoner

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I believe Victor is Victor Moreau Murphey, son of Archibald DeBow Murphey. Victor apparently moved to Mississippi later. Can you imagine the public disgrace of the family in the next to last paragraph? P.S. Beverly, do you still subscribe to one of these lists? I want to make sure you are getting these HR excerpts, especially relating to Arch D. -MM [Hillsborough Recorder excerpts, Orange Co. NC, 18 Jun 1823] [p.3, transcribed by Mark Murphy, 24 Oct 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph] HILLSBOROUGH. Wednesday, June 18. ***** University of North-Carolina. At the commencement of the University of North Carolina, which took place on Thursday the 6th inst. the degree of Bachelor of Artss was conferred on the following young gentlemen; composing the senior class, viz. Samuel S. Bell, George S. Bettner, Alex. M. Boylan, Daniel W. Courts, Wm. S. Chapman, George F. Davidson, James H. Dickson, John C. Ellerbee, Robert B. Gilliam, Thomas Graham, Isaac Hall, Thos. B. Haywood, Edmund L. Martin, Hugh Martin, Benjamin T. Moore, Victor M. Murphey, Richmond M. Pearson, John Rains, Benjamin S. Ricks, Matthew E. Sawyer, Alfred M. Scales, Samuel M. Stewart, Thomas Sumner, James A. Washington, George Whitfield, Robert T. Williamson, and Wm. L. Wills. The degree of Master of Arts was conferred on Richard Allison, James H. Otty, James Ruffin and Thomas B. Slade, alumni of the University. The honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred on the Right Reverend John S. Ravenscroft, Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in North-Carolina. ***** It is in contemplation in Massachusetts to erect a monument on Bunker Hill, in commemoration of the revolution. ***** Gold mine.- In the county of Anson, N.C. two miles from the Rocky river, and about thirty five miles from this place, there has been recently discovered and extensive Gold Mine..... ***** It is stated in the Arkansas paper that the notorious Tom Graves, who stands charged with having murdered an Osage woman and several children, has been taken... Graves is said to be a white man, but has been raised among the Indians from his earliest infancy, and is totally ignorant of his parentage.....he is said to possess...all the habits and principles of the Indian or savage. ***** In Camden county, Ga. on the 24th ultimo, a negro, by the name of Burrell, was tried for the murder of a Mr. Gillett, and sentenced to be hung, his head to be severed from his body and stuck upon a pole, and his body committed to the flames! ***** We have heretofore noticed the refusal of the Cherokee Indians to meet commissioners appointed by the President... ***** MARRIED, At Charleston, S.C. on Monday 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Gilbert, Gen. ROMULUS M. SAUNDERS, of Milton, to Miss ANNA HAYES JOHNSON, eldest daughter of the hon. Wm. Johnson, of that city. ***** CAMP-MEETINGS. A CAMP-MEETING, for Iredell circuit, will commence on Saturday the 24 of August, and conclude the Wednesday following, at Hickory Grove, three miles east of Jonesville, Surry county, N.C. 2. For Salisbury circuit, at Ebenezer M.H. on Deep river, Randolph county, one mile from Mendenhall's mills, on Saturday the 9th of August, and conclude the Wednesday following. 3. For Guilford circuit, at Mount Zion M.H. lower part of Stokes county, to commence on Saturday the 16th of August, and conclude the Wednesday following. 4. For Caswell circuit, at Prospect M.H. in the south part of Caswell county, eighteen miles northwest of Hillsborough, to commence on Saturday the 23d of August, and conclude the Wednesday following. Lewis Skidmore. June 17. 73- ***** NOTICE. THE immoral life and unfaithful conduct of my wife Polly, has, after much and long forbearance on my part, compelled me to separate myself from her; I cannot longer recognize her as a wife or the mistress of my family; and I consider myself absolved from all obligation to contribute to her maintenance, and thereby enable her to aggravate the injuries she has done me; I therefore caution all persons not to supply her with any thing on my account, as I am determined not to pay one cent for her, and I am advised that I am under no obligation to do so. James Roney. Hawfields, Orange county, June 14, 1823} 73-3w ***** The Shorter Catechism, for sale at this office. [end of excerpts]

[Hillsborough Recorder excerpts, Orange Co. NC, 20 Jan 1823] [p.3, transcribed by Mark Murphy, 24 Oct 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph] [Hill, no Murphys, just interesting] HILLSBOROUGH. Wednesday, January 20. ***** In the Senate, the bill to abolish imprisonment for debt continues to be the prominent subject of discussion.... ***** Two of the stage drivers between this place and Fayetteville have been arrested, on suspicion of being concerned in the robbery of the mail from Wilmington to the north; and, after undergoing an examination, were admitted to bail. Raleigh Star ***** Mrs. Allen, the aged mother of the late lamented lieut. Allen, died at Hudson on the 7th instant, in consequence of excessive grief at the loss of her son. ***** MARRIED, At Chapel Hill, on the 24th inst. Mr. Abram Spurling to Miss Polly Mitchell. In the vicinity of Chapel Hill, on the 23d inst. Mr. William Horne to Miss Nancy Z. Curry, formerly of Schenectady, New-York. On the 15th inst. in the county of New-Hanover, William H. Hardin, esq. of Raleigh, to Miss Maria Hill, daughter of the late col. Thomas Hill of that county. In the vicinity of Raleigh, on the 15[?]th instant Mr. Nathaniel Thompson of that city, to Miss Winifred Simms, daughter of the late William Simms, deceased. In Newbern, on the 9th inst. Mr. George W. Dixon to Miss Antoinette Hunt. At Salisbury, on the 8th inst. Maj. Edward M. Yarbrough, to Miss Rebecca Long. On the 16th inst. in Wilmington, Mr. Iver McCullum to Miss Lucy Adkins. Some time since, in Duplin county, Mr. Jacob Mathice[or Mathies], aged 111 years, to Mrs. Selieva, aged 119 years. DIED, In Wake county, on Monday night last, William E. Roberts, esq. In Chowan county, on the 25th ult. Mrs. Rebecca Williamson. In Newbern, on the 11th inst, in the 64th year of her age, Mrs. Penelope Cheeke, relict of the late Thomas L. Cheeke, esq. of that place. Lately, in Bertie county, Thomas Brickell, esq. late a member of our state legislature. ***** THE subscribers having established a Blacksmith's Shop in this town, nearly opposite to Wm. Huntington's store, are ready to perform all such work as may be presented in that line. Their prices are the same as blacksmith's work was done for at Mr. Kirkland's shop during last year. Wm. Huntington & Co. Jan. 28 55-3w ***** THE subscriber having established himself in the town of Hillsborough, opposite the Union Hotel, intends carrying on the Chair and Cig Making Business. All articles in this line will be made in the best manner and warranted, and sold on the most liberal terms, for cash or country produce. David Murden. January 21. 34-3w [end of excerpts] -- Mark A. Murphy [email protected] http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph

> Great Civil War soldier lookup site: > > http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm > I tried this one on ancestors I KNEW, and didn't find them. However last July I found a commercial business that seems very helpful. They have, at a couple of Civil War Battlefield gift shops, a free look-up of any name and state, and will give you a list of the possible units the person may have been in. They make their income when you order the records from them. I was pleased with the service. Broadfoot Publishing Co. 1907 Buena Vista Circle Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 686-481? fax (910) 686-4379 order toll-free (800) 537-5243 email: [email protected] website: http://broadfoot.wilmington.net They claim to have records of all Confederate servicemen and are adding all Union servicemen as well. Betty

22 October 2001 I am trying to reference a Land Grant from 1778 to it's actual location in todays terms. It is located in present day Alamance County, on the waters of Haw Creek, a branch of Haw River. The metes & bounds mentions two lines which each follow a road, nearly parallel and probably 1500 to 1700 feet apart. Can someone give me a modern day reference to these two roads: "The Old Trading Road" "The Great Road" Are there modern day equivalents to these roads? Do they cross the Haw Creek or Haw River? Any help is appreciated. I know where Haw Creek is, but I need to know where these roads were in 1778 to be able to place the parcel correctly along the water course. Thanks..... John Hughes [email protected] www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/3374

Great Civil War soldier lookup site: http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm -- Mark A. Murphy [email protected] http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph

Posted at USGenWeb Caswell Archives site today: CASWELL COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Will of John Mitchell, 1837 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: [email protected] ==================================================================== Caswell Co., NC Will Book N Page 148 January Court 1838 John Mitchell's Will State of North Carolina Caswell County In the name of God, Amen, I John Mitchell of the County of Caswell and the State aforesaid being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, that is to say, First, I give and bequeath unto my beloved son John A. Mitchell all my tract of land where I now live, also I give and bequeath to the said John A. Mitchel my right and claim in a tract of land in Orange County where Elizabeth Lackey now lives, also my will is that the said John A. Mitchell shall pay all my just debts. Also I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Mitchell my negro woman Lucinda and her daughter Ann Eliza during her lifetime and then after her death I give and bequeath to the said John A. Mitchel the said girl Ann Eliza for his own use and benefit, also my will is after my beloved wife's death that the negro woman Lucinda shall be equally divided among the five children, Elizabeth, William, John A., Katherine, and James, and it is my wish for her to remain in the family, also it is my wish and desire that all the rest of my Estate shall be left with my beloved wife durin her lifetime and then the remainder after her support to be equally divided among the above said children. I hereby appoint William Mitchell and John A. Mitchell sole executors of this my last will and testament and hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, Signed sealed and published and declared by the above named John Mitchell to be his last will and testament in presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the testator. John Mitchell Beaufort Pleasant John H. Pleasant -- Mark A. Murphy File Manager for USGenWeb Archives, Caswell, Granville, Franklin Cos. NC, Maury & Marshall Cos. TN [email protected] http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph

This tidbit from TLC Genealogy, LUNENBURG COUNTY VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1764-1771 [Miami Beach: TLC Genealogy, 1990], P. 64. may help someone. Disclaimer: None of these persons is my ancestor. (So, don't ask!) Lunenburg Co. VA DB 11-227. I, Hugh Martin of Orange County, North Carolina, have apponted my trusty friend, Isaac Brown of L[unenburg] [to be] my true and lawful attorney, to sell a certain tract of land in Amelia County. Signed Nov 13, 1768 - High Martin. Wit - Robert Brown, John (his X mark) Rash, Stephen (his X mark) Brown. The power of attorney was recorded Feb 9, 1769. Submitted by E.W.Wallace whose early Orange Co. residents were later in Caswell Co.

[Extracts of Franklin Co. Court Minutes, years 1814-1815] [Film/Rolls 744/C.039.30001-7 NC State Archives] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 18 Oct 2001] 87 Minutes of March Court 1814 ----- Nathan Patterson &c vs Anne Goodloe} Debt Same jury as in No. 47 (Alexander Falconer in room of N. Patterson) Who find Virginia money declared upon to be the value of L60"18"4 which is Principal and aSseSs Plaintiffs damages to L3"7"0" &costs ----- Ordered that the hands of Mrs.[or Wm.] Milner work on the road under John Tansel Overseer ----- Ordered that the hands of Robert Freeman at his Fox Swamp quarter work on the road under Benjamin Mayfield Overseer ----- Ordered that William Murphey be appointed overseer of the road from the Sowerwood Hill to the Town Line of Louisburg with his own hands working at his plantation and the hands of Wm. Brickell's ----- Ordered that the following persons be appointed to attend at the next Court as jurors to wit. Wiley Roland, Jno. Portic, Jno. Pulliam, Charles Debnam, Jno. Perry (thick) Joshua Perry River) Benjn. Hester, Joseph Sawyer, Jns. Kelly, Presley C. Person, Edward Finch, Joseph Bledsoe, Jonathan Davis, Sheml. Cook jr, Jacob Jones capt. Robt Gupton, Atha. Thomas, Joshua Jones, Jno. Elliott, Anthony Winston, Stephen Outerbridge, Wm. Ransom, Jno. Thomas sr. Samson West, Jno. Robbins, Richd. Rivers, Benjn. Boon, Thos. Guy, Joshua Abernathy, & Benjn. DoSsey, & that the Sherr summon them accordingly. Court adjourned till Court in Course. G. HilljrCC Joel King JP, John S. Denson JP, Epps Moody JP. [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1814 ----- Ordered that the hands of William Murphey work under him as overseer &c ----- A List of Taxables in Hunts district for 1814 was returned by Eppes Moody Esqr. ----- A List of Taxable in Capt Fuller's distict was returned by S. Stone Esquire- ----- A Deed from Thomas F.[J?] Armstrong to Edmund Jones was proved by the oath of Benjamin H. Lucas and on M.O.R.- ----- A List of Taxables in Moody's district for 1814 was returned by T. Lanier Esquire ----- No. 4 State vs Nathaniel Perry} Indt. AB. } Jury charged 'to wit', Vincent Landers, Henry Wood, Asa Hicks, Philip Pearce, Spell Monger, Charles Coppage, Richard Arrendell, Jeremiah DoSsey, Frederick Leonard, Guy Clopton, Phil Murry, Demetrious Young- Jurors withdrawn- ----- Ordered that Crawford Kerney be allowed $5 it being the damages reported by a jury for trimming a road through his lands- [end of page] Minutes of December Court 1814 ----- Ordered the Robert Gill, Lion Kimbell, Royal Pinnell, Isham MaSsey, JeSse Richards, Harwood Pope[or PoSse], James RoSs, Parker Murpey[sic], Natl. Macon, Moses Winston, Elias Nelms, Archd. Davis, William Williams, Joseph Young, Robert Norris, Willie[or Willis] Clifton, John Richards, Lewis Bridges, Isaac Houze, Robert Pleasants, Wm May, Jne Portis, John Foster, Green Walker, Moses Joyner, Christopher Foster, Benjamin DoSsey, Daniel Harris, Charles Coppage & Ely Pearce be appointed to attend at the next court as jurors and that the Sheriff summon them accordingly. Court adjourned til court in course- G Hilljr CCo William Green JP D.W. Davis JP R.A. Taylor JP [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1815 ----- Ordered that Perry Hall be bound to Joshua Johnson according to Law- ----- Ordered that the hands of Robert Freeman[?] at his quarter, together with the usual hands work on the road under Nathaniel Hunt overseer from Fox Swamp to Cobbs CroSsroads.- ----- Ordered that Samuel Taylor be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Peter Denton decd who entered into Bond in the sum of L1000 with James Hammonds & JeSse Webb his securities. ----- Ordered that Henry Thomas be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Nicholas Murphy with the usual hands.- ----- Ordered that one of the hands of Major Richards and one of Abner Duke's work under James Foster overseer- ----- Ordered that the hands of William Moore & Wm[or Mrs] Mitchell work on the road under Benjamin Mayfield overseer. ----- Ordered that Administration upon the Estate of Gray Bridgers Freeman be granted to William Freeman his brother the father having relinquished, who entered into Bond in the sum of L100 with John Richards & Joseph Young his securities- ----- Ordered that John E. Denson, Jordan Denson, & James Houze audit the accounts of Gideon Glenn Guardian of Nicholson's orphans and report &c- [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1815 ----- Parker Murphy acknowledged a Deed to James Collins & on M.O.R. ----- John Pippin acknowledged a Deed to Loftis Pippin & on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Administration upon the Estate of Joseph Person decd be granted to William Person, who entered into Bond in the sum of one thousand pounds with Benjamin F. Hawkins and Thomas Lanier his Securities- ----- Ordered that Benjamin Ingram be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Presley C. Person with the usual hands- ----- Jordan Denson & Jeremiah Solomon came into court & took the oath prescribed by Law for the qualification of constable ----- Ordered that Jeremiah Perry (Colo), Joel King & William Moore, audit the accounts of Presley C. Person County Trustee & report &c- ----- Ordered that the sheriff summon a jury to view and turn the road agreeable to the Petition of William O'neal & report to next court- ----- Ordered that John Haygood be appointed overseer of the road from the fork near Moody's to Bledsoe's CroSsroads in the room of Aron Bledsoe with the usual hands- [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1815 ----- are of the value of L92"1"3" which is principal & aSseSs the Plaitiff damages to L4"3"6" & costs ----- No. 54 William Moore aSsinee&c vs. Nicholas Murphy Junr & Nicholas Murphy Senr.} Debt same jury as in no 31 who find the iSsues in favour of the Plaintiff that the dollars mentioned in the penalty of the Bond declared upon are of the value of L80'18'6- that of the condition of the value of L111'17'6 & aSseSs damages to 6d', &costs- ----- No. 58 William Moore aSsinee&c vs Atkins Micholson} Debt same jury as in no 31 who find the iSsues in favour of the Plaintiff that the dollars mentioned in the penalty of the Bond declared upon are of the value of L290.15.6- that of the condition of the value of L147.4.6 & aSseSs damages to 6d'&costs- ----- No 40 Lewis Green aSsignee&c vs John Thomas} Debt same jury as in no 31 who find the iSsues in favour of the Plaintiff that the dollars declared upon are of the value of L37.7.6 whichis principal & aSseSs the Plaintiff damages to L0.14.0 &costs ----- A Deed from David Sills to Ebben Nelms was proved by the oath of John Perry & on M.O.R.- [end of page] Minutes of March Court 1815 ----- Ordered that Jordan Denson Constable of the Court be allowed 4 ct[?] for his attendance at this term &that &c ----- No 15 William Arrendell Excr&c of Frances Gholson Adms&c of John Gholson decd- vs. John Packer} Covenant- Jury charged to wit- Moses Joyner Jeremiah Portis, Robert Pinnell, Nathanl. Macon Robert Gills, Abraam McLemore, John Tansil, Jones Cook, Charles Debnam, James C. Jones, Benjamin Hester & William Jackson who find that there was a payment of L140- that there is no set off & aSseSs the Plaintiff damages to L81-4-6 & costs- ----- A deed form Tarlton Johnson to William Murphy was proved by the oath of JeSse Person & on M.O.R. ----- An Inventory of the Estate of Brittain Harris decd was returned by Daniel Harris the Admr on oath & on M.O.R- and at the same time the Admr returned an account of Sales of the said Estate & on M.O.R.- ----- A Deed from Evans Jordan to Moses Neal was proved by the oath of John Neal & on M.O.R. ----- George Tunstall acknowledged a Deed to JeSse Kitchen &on M.O.R. [end of page] Minutes of June Court 1815 ----- A Deed of Gift from Joseph J. Alston to Robert Hill, was proved by the Oath of Joseph J. Hawkins and on M.O.R. ----- Robert Hill acknowledged a Deed of Sale to Nicholas Murphy and Edmund Kimbol, and on M.O.R. ----- Edmund Kimbol and Nicholas Murphy acknowledged a Deed of Sale, to Fanning Jones and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Aaron Bledsoe to Benjamin Bledsoe, was proved by the oath of George Bledsoe and on M.O.R. ----- State vs. James Dunstan} Petit Larceny. Abner Cheves, Stephen Coutrey, Etheldred Pippin, Thomas Walker, and Robert C. Hall, Bail for Defendant, brought their principal into Court, and Surrendered him in discharge of themselves, who is prayed into Custody, and is in custody accordingly. ----- A Deed from Richard Finch to Henry Goodloe was proved by the oath of JeSse Person and on M.O.R. [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1815 ----- A Deed from Simon Murphy, to Parker Murphy, was proved by the oath of Martin Murphy and on M.O.R. ----- A CommiSsion having been exhibited appointing Nathaniel Hunt a Justice of the Peace for this county the said Nathaniel Hunt came into court and took the oaths prescribed by Law for the Qualification of Public Offices, as also the oath of Office, and thereupon took his seat. ----- Eppes Moody Acknowledged a Deed to Micajah T. Cotton, and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Robert Lyndsey to Abraham White, was proved by the oath of Callum Moore and on M.O.R. ----- Smith Patterson Acknowledged a Deed to William Coppage and on M.O.R. ----- No. 1 Joseph M. Myres vs. Charles Wynne} Case,- Jury charged to wit, Joseph J. Alston, Joshua Johnson, John Portis, Lewis Bobbitt, Jeremiah Perry (fork), Marshall Roberts, James Collins, Jeptha Wright, William [end of page] Minutes of September Court 1815 ----- ending at this Term and that &c- ----- The Court proceeded to appoint a County Trustee, Whereupon Presley C. Person, was duly elected and appointed to that office, who entered into Bond, in the sum of Two thousand pounds with Jordan Denson and Henry Goodloe his Securities, ----- William Cook Senr. Acknowledged a Bill of Sale to Edward Finch and on M.O.R. ----- It appearing to the Court that Polly Perry Widow and relict of Benjamin Perry deceased had duly relinquished her right of Administration, upon the Estate of her deceased husband to George Murphy, who was appointed accordingly and thereupon came into Court, and entered into Bond, in the sum of Thirty thousand Dollars, with Joseph Jno. Alston, Jacob Hunter Thomas Lanier, Amos Jones and Edward J. Jones his Securities- ----- Simon G. Jeffreys Esquire returned a list of Taxables in Captain Gays district for 1815- which is filed, [end of page] Minutes of December Court 1815 ----- Rebeccah Foster Administratrix of John Foster deceased, returned an Inventory of the Estate, of his Intestate upon oath and on M.O.R. ----- George Murphy Administrator of Benjamin Perry deceased, returned an Inventory and Account of Sales, of his intestate Estate on Oath and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from Sarah Gupton to Thomas Gupton, was proved by the Oath of Robert Cooper, and on M.O.R. ----- A Deed from John Barns to Francis Person, was proved by the oath of Jack B. Person, and on M.O.R. ----- Ordered that Thomas Crocker Administrator &c of William Winston deceased sell the personal and perishable Estate of said decedent, at Twelve months Credit and report ----- [end of page] Minutes of December Court 1815. ----- Ordered that William Green, G. Hill and James Yarbrough, Audit the Accounts of the Executors of G. Goodloe deceased, and report &c. ----- Ordered that David Lewis Constable of the Court, be allowed four Dollars, for his Attendance at this Court, an that &c. ----- It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Christopher Moses, a free Boy of Color, is claimed by Nicholas Murphy, not having been Bound to him, and that said Boy is badly clothed, and otherwise ill treated- It is ordered tht said boy be placed in the care of Green Hill, untill next court, and that notice iSsue to said Murphy, to appear at next court, and shew cause why said Boy may not be removed from his Service ----- A Power of Attorney from Benjamin Wright to James Ferrell, was proved by the Oath of Benjamin Arrendell, and on M.O.R. [end of page]