John Kelly/Hannah Moon: 1786, Guilford/Orange Co.,NC I am seeking information on the John Kelly who married Hannah Moon,circa 1786 in Guilford/Orange Co.,NC. Her father Richard Moon lived on Moons Creek, a branch of Reedy Fork Creek, about 8 miles west of the Guilford Co. Courthouse from 1762 until 1788 when they moved to Wilkes Co.,GA. Richard Moon`s neighbors were Simon Moon, Jacob Hunt, Isaac Hunt, and Joel Sanders.This area was in Rowan Co.,NC until 1770. Does anyone know of Churches in this area where I might find a marriage record? Richard Moon was a Quaker but was disowned in 1748 by the Hopewell (VA) MM. Two of Richards children were married in the New Garden MM,Guilford Co., NC in 1781 and 1782 but there is no marriage record there for John Kelly and Hannah Moon. Richard Moon`s brother James Moon during this time period lived in the Brush Creek area of Chatham Co.,NC. Perhaps John Kelly lived in this area also. There is a John Kelley that is listed as a member of Col. Abraham Penn's Unit from Henry Co.,Virginia that participated in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in 1781. Perhaps the Parents of John Kelley lived in Henry Co.,Virginia. In the Court Records of Guilford Co., NC on August 22, 1782, I find John Kelley filing suit against Jeremiah Cunningham and John Endsley because he was illegally interred in the Continental Service. I assume this was because he was under age when he was interred. I believe John Kelley was born about 1765. On February 16,1785 William Davis filed suit against John and Daniel Kelley. Davis was awarded a little more than 19 pounds. I do not know the relationship between John and Daniel Kelley. On May 20,1787, Daniel Kelley offered himself as special bail and asked for a stay of execution in the suit of Robert Gulbreath against John Kelley. For the Tax Year 1787 John Killey (1 Poll) was listed as an insolvent by Nathaniel Peeples. Also for the Tax Year 1787, Daniel Kelley(1 Poll) and 88 ¾ acres, was listed as an insolvent in the District of Robert Lindsey. I have not yet found a record of how Daniel Kelley acquired this land. Any information concerning John and Daniel Kelley will be greatly appreciated. Best Regards, Raymond Kelly

>From the DEATH and MARRIAGE NOTICES OF THE HILLSBOROUGH RECORDER 1820-1879 HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA Compiled by SHIRLEY JONES MALLARD Page 99 15 Dec 1842 Vol XXII # 1154 Died - John Tilly, in this county near Prattsburg, Thursday last. Long known as a constable of that district. Can anyone help as to where this Prattsburg district was? Thanks, Jacqueline Tilley Wilkerson

I am currently working on two Hopper families, Thomas Hopper (wife Rebecca??) an early pioneer (ca. 1810 / 1811) in Orange County, Indiana. And Zachariah Hopper (wife Frances??) reportedly the first burial in the Paoli Old Town Cemetery (November 1816) near Paoli, Orange County, Indiana. Orange County, Indiana history reports many early settlers migrated to Indiana from Orange County, North Carolina. Would really appreciate any information anyone might have about these two families. Thanks a million for any information either pro or con.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/pVB.2ACI/724.726.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I need information on a Jenny Scoby married James Allison in Orange Co, NC about 1807. After reading your post thought you might possibly have more information on the Scoby family.

In looking for ancestors of your people with (preferably) an uncommon name, this finding aid at many LDS family history centers may be of some use to you. We all have to be detectives, and, as we know, there are plenty of unsolved crimes in this country. Same with genealogy. Most LDS Family History Centers (check your phone book for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to see if one is near you--or check the website: www.familysearch.org) have on hundreds of microfiche what is called AIS (Accelerated Indexing System). Please know that the error rate is high, but if you find your folks, then you are home clear. This is a consolidated US census index through the 1850 census for the WHOLE US (as it was comprised in each census year--we kept growing, you remember!) There are a few later census indexes for some Western states and territories (such as Nevada). There should be a four-page free printout at your local LDS center to explain the uses of the AIS and perhaps there is an accompanying notebook at the center explaining the various searches in AIS and what is contained in each Search. Search 1 is the earliest US census, but in most cases, the names and info are taken from early tax lists, as much, if not all, the 1790 census was destroyed. On each search is the surname (alphabetical) and then first names. There will be a locality (mostly county and state), and a year of the tax list or census. A good way to use this AIS is to begin with the search year you KNOW your person appears in the census--say 1840. Check to see if he appears (few females, sorry about that). If he doesn't, don't fret too much (that will be one of those errors I was mentioning). There will be duplications of names, and you will think you are going crazy. But you're not (and don't rush to your eye doctor)! Then go to the earlier searches and see if you can find persons with similar surnames. This MAY not work with those who have common-named ancestors (and, boy, do I have those!) But if your surname is uncommon, you MAY be able to pick up a migration pattern--moving back in time may show they came from the East Coast (say Pennsylvania to Ohio). Play with the AIS (if it's available to you) and then, if you have success, tell your friends about it. You will learn to use it by using it and asking questions or reading some more about how to use AIS. Another useful tool MAY also be at your local LDS center (but don't count on it). It is called PERSI. This is a periodical index (genealogical periodicals) compiled by the Allen County Public Library of Fort Wayne, Indiana. I personally have NOT used the microfiche version or the book version. I have a CD-ROM (and I do not do look-ups--emphasize--I do NOT do lookups!)--which was quite expensive and which I bought several years back from Ancestry.com. There is a new version each year (but you don't need to buy each version unless you have lots of money to play around with.) With PERSI, one can look up a locality (say a county or a state), a surname, a subject, etc. On the CD up will come a list of several periodical articles concerning that place, that surname, or that subject. Perhaps your folks were in a certain county in North Carolina in 1755. You may want to see what PERSI has listed for that county. There may be a published tax list, or a militia list, or anything that pertains to that county. You may order (for a fee) that article from Allen Co. Public Library (in Fort Wayne, Indiana). Persons who have done this have reported to me that they got a reprint (photocopy) of the article within a rather short time--two weeks. You may be able to find a research guide (you may have to pay) at LDS for PERSI. As you must know by now, one has to constantly study techniques in genealogy. Too bad if you hated to study in school. The sharper your research skills, the more successful you will be in genealogy. And, for heavens' sake, be patient!! And read genealogical journals which have book reviews--you will learn about new publications and CD-ROMs all the time!!! E.W.Wallace

Subject: Re: Info on Henry Clay Yarber, Yarbrough I am in desperate need of info on Henry Clay Yarber, Yarbrough, or as he was found on some of the Jefferson Co. Tenn.Census, (ClintonYarber). He was B: abt 1839 or 1840 in NC.The Co., I do not know. He M: Sarah Fox in Jefferson Co., Tenn.Mar. 1859 and had 4 children Mary, Elizabeth, Amanda J. and James Henry Yarber. He lived in the area until about 1900 then was in Anderson Co.Tenn. in 1910. Sarah must have died about 1878? because Henry Clay M: Maria Evans by 1880 and had 3 son with her, William F., David & Matthew. They were in the early 20's on the 1910 cenus Any info on his place of birth or his parents would be appreciated. Thanks! Joan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/pVB.2ACI/1506.1525.1526.1529.1531.1 Message Board Post: My great grandfather was James H Trice and he had a sister Millye B Carlton in Orange Co., NC. She wrote him a letter in 1850 regarding his move to Grimes Co., Texas. The original letter was destroyed in a hurricane but luckily we had copied it as near as possible. His sister was Mary Ann who married James M Gilbert. They had a daughter, Johnnie Frances Gilbert who was eight years old in 1850. My grandfather was William Minor Trice and he died in Erath Co. in 1924. I would like to find more information on our ancestors if anyone out there can help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/pVB.2ACI/1696.1 Message Board Post: Notice that you had Susannah SMITH b. abt 1775. Do you know any other info on siblings of Susannah? I have searched for years for a Jacob Smith of NC. Born Oct 28 1782. He married Susannah -susana Spoon in Randolph Co. on June 09, 1807. thanks, karla

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brock, Wyatt, Nielsen, Davis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pVB.2ACI/1991.1 Message Board Post: I am distant relative of Reuben Brock as he appears to be my gggg grand father. He married Elizabeth Camp in VA. They had a child named Hayden Brock, who married Mary A. Brash. They had a male child , James Hamilton Brock. He married Janei Susan Blackmon. They had a child Joseph Fletcher Brock(21 May 1878) who married Carolyn Griffin Wyatt. They had two children to my knowledge from this union. Carlton Ambler Brock, born Jan 21, 1901. He died 28 Feb 1965 in Flossmoor, Ill. He had two daughters Betty and Ruth. Both Married and had about five children each. Betty married a George Nielsen. Ruth moved to Texas and I have no information on her. My mother, Jessie Brock is the sister of Carlton Ambler Brock and I am her only child. Jessie died June 28, 1974. My name is Joseph Howard Brock/Davis. I would like to share any information with you. Please write me at E mail or you can write me at the following: 10079 Chester Lake Road East Jacksonville, Fl 32256

I have read the recent reports posted from the Hillsboro Recorder by a list member and enjoyed them very much. Does anyone know what years of this paper might be available in Hillsborough - possibly at the library? Barbara Hill Currie Barbara's Decorative Painting Studio 303 Lamroc Drive Emerald Isle, NC 28594-2622 [email protected]

Hi Everyone, Thought this website might be of interest. http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/guionmiller/index.htm Good Luck, Mike Michael G. McManness, a Jayhawk through and through, eating, sleeping, and bleeding Crimson and Blue near the University of Kansas. Family genealogist and research historian.

Looking for information on any of these siblings in 1820s Franklin Co. NC: Gray, Bird, William, Emedicus, Doctor, Elisha, Garrett, Jerl, Jarrett, Jordan, Mary, Nancy, James or John Murphey, children of Parker & Holland Johnson Murphey. Parker also had an illegitimate child with Mildred Odom, b. abt 1795 Franklin Co. Quite a prolific couple! thanks, Mark Murphy

There is, or was a few years ago, a map of Orange Co land grants. If you start with that, getting grantees names, creek names, etc, you can fairly easily trace particular tract. Many times, deeds will list owners from years earlier. CW

22 August 2001 What is the best way to determine the location of old land deeds. The descriptions don't seem to lend themselves to easily locating them in todays world. Also, how do you tract the transactions of those lands through the years, how it is divided and sold? John Hughes [email protected] www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/3374

Is anybody out there researching the Boyle family of Orange Co. NC...late 1700's early 1800's....I'd love to share information. Pauleta Hicks [email protected]

Can anyone tell me where Southern District was in 1840 Orange County and First District in 1850?? Contact me at [email protected] Thanks, Chris

More for you. Please let me know if you guys run across any Murph(e)ys, especially those that went from NC to Maury/Marshall Cos. TN and the area. -Mark http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ [Hillsborough Recorder excerpts, 29 Aug 1821, Hillsborough, NC] [transcribed by Mark Murphy, 20 Aug 2001] Vol. II Wednesday, August 29, 1821. No. 81 ***** WANTED TO PURCHASE on nine or twelve months credit, A Negro Boy or Girl of about twelve years old. Inquire of James Child. Aug 1 77-3 ***** NOTICE. I WISH to purchase one or two good young Milch Cows, with young Calves. I would prefer them from the immediate neighbourhood of the town. J.S. Smith July 24 76- ***** Fulling-Mill. I CONTINUE carrying on the Fulling Business, with the assistance of Mr. James Boyle, the well known northern bred workman, with as great despatch as possible, and on as reasonable terms as can be afforded. William Pickett. Orange County, N.C. two miles east of Hillsborough, June 5} 69-3mp ***** Twenty-Five Cents Reward. RAN away from the subscriber on the 12th instant, a negro boy by the name of LEROY BRANDOM, who was bound to me by the court of this county, to serve until he became twenty-one years of age. Said boy is about eighteen years old, dark complexion, bushy head of hair, large white eyes, and wears a truss. I forewarn all persons from harbouring said boy under the penalty of the law. I will give twenty- five cents reward for the delivery of said boy to me in this place, but will not pay any charges or expences. Said boy had sundry clothing, not any recollected. John Young. Aug. 20. 80-3w ***** By Authority of the State of North Carolina HILLSBOROUGH MASONIC LOTTERY....Tickets can be had of the managers.... James S. Smith, David Yarbrough, John Scott, Thomas Clancey, Willie Shaw} Managers. Hillsborough, May 2. ***** Information Wanted. WHEREAS JOHN EASTBOURN, and MARY his wife, with their family, did remove to North Carolina, on or before the year 1799, and their relations in and near Philadelphia, having heard nothing from them for a number of years, it is requested that if they or either of them, or any of their children be living, information may be sent in their relation, JOHN RICH, at Holmesburg, near Philadelphia, as they may hear of something to their advantage. Printers of newspapers of North Carolina will confer a favour by giving the above an insertion. 72- ***** FOR SALE. A second hand Backgammon Board. Inquire at this Office. May 16 66- ***** EXECUTION. London, June 1. On Friday morning early, J. Bingley, W. Dutton, and W. Batkin, were executed in front of Warwick jail, for forging bank notes... ***** LOST At the battalion muster at (Big) George Albright's, on the 4th instant, three notes of hand, viz. on drawn by Henry Thomas, for fifty dollars, dated in September, 1817, one by Danial Sharp for 49 dollars, 97 1/2 cents. dated in August 1820, and one by John Noah for six dollars. All persons are hereby forwarned from trading for said notes, as no transfer has ever benn made of the same. Jacob Isley. Orange County, Aug. 28, 1821. 81-3wp ***** Ten Dollars Reward. RAN away about three weeks since, a negro fellow named GEORGE, formerly the property of John Taylor, Esq. of this place. A reward of ten dollars will be given for lodging him in any jail in this state, and giving the subscriber notice. Necessary charges will also be defrayed by John G. Polhill, Hillsborough, Aug. 28, 1821. 81-st ***** TRUST SALE of valuable Real and Personal Estate. BY virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the 31st of May, A.D. 1821, executed to the subscriber by Jarrett Yeargain and Charlottoney Yeargain, for the payment of certain debts therein mentioned, there will be exposed to the public sale, at the residence of Jarrett Yeargain on Tuesday the 25th of September next, the following property:- on tract of land in the neighbourhood of Chapel Hill, on both sides of Lick creek, whereon the said Jarrett Yeargain now lives, containing six hundred and forty-two acres, more or less; two thirds of this land is of superior quality, and lies level. -Also, four negroes, Sally, Susan, Prissy, and Dilsey; four horses, a number of hogs, cattle and sheep; one cotton machine, wagon and harness, gig and harness, farming tools, household and kitchen furniture, &c. The terms of this sale will be more fully made known on that day, and accommodating to the purchaser. Sale to begin at 12 o'clock, and continue until all is sold. Sampson Moore. August 25, 1821. 81-3w ***** Information Wanted, BY the children of John Cunningham,deceased, who departed this life in Greenville District, S.C. whose wife was named Jane.- Their youngest daughter, Jane Cunningham, is now residing in Bloomfield, Nelson county, Ken. and is desirous of obtaining any information that will open a correspondence between the widow of said Cunningham, or John, James and George, children of the aforesaid John and Jane Cunningham. The said Jane was bound or put under the care of Mrs. Armstrong, of South Carolina, who removed to Kentucky and brought the said Jane with her. Any information relating to them will be thankfully received by Jane Cunningham. Bloomfield, Ken. Editors of newspapers in Washington City, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, will confer a particular obligation on an orphan child, by giving the above two or three insertions in their respective papers. ***** 100 Dollars Reward. WAS stolen out of the store of the subscriber on the night of the 12th inst. several articles of goods, and between eighty and a hundred dollars in cash, among which were one 1 dollar note of the Kentucky bank of Shepardsville, and one 1 dollar note of the Bank of the State of Tennessee; one 23 dollar note of the State Bank of North Carolina, and the balance in notes of banks of this state of various amounts, together with several notes of hand, of which the following are recollected: 3 notes drawn by John Campbell, one for 112 dollars, one for 30 dollars 30 cents, and one for 61 dollars 35 cents. 1 by Thomas Wilson and Mary Ann Wilson for 34 dollars 45 cents. 2 by William Workman, one for 50 dollars 75 cents, and one for 7 dollars. 1 by Martha Hamilton for 15 dollars. 1 by Alexander McCraken for 9 dollars. 1 by Joseph Merlette for 5 dollars. 1 by James Miles for 100 dollars. 1 by James Jacobs for 10 dollars. 2 by Levi Todd, one for 9 dollars 10 cents, and one for 6 dollars. 1 by Anderson Duncan for 26 dollars. 1 by Mack Rebbels for 1 dollar 75 cents. 1 by Meredith Chavers for 16 dollars. 1 by Hartwell Keeten or 18 dolls. 62 1/2 cents Among a large bundle of judgements the following only are recollected: 1 against Magaret Alburt for 7 dolls. 15 cts. 1 against John Russell for 11 dolls. 25 cts. Among the goods were a quantity of shoes. The whole amount stolen, of goods, money and notes, amount to about 1500 dollars. The above reward of one hundred dollars will be given for the recovery of the goods and the conviction of the thief, or ten dollars for the recovery of any part of the above articles which may lead to the discovery of the thief. Stephen McCraken. Orange county, Aug. 21, 1821 80-3w [end of excerpts]

In a message dated 8/19/01 10:16:53 PM, [email protected] writes: << Hi Bill, Thanks for the info, but we found nothing at either "Union Ridge", nor "Chestnut Ridge", doing a physical canvass. Found many McCauleys, but not our William or Sarah Alice. We are now trying to locate burial records for them in the hopes that these have lasted longer than the headstones evidently haven't. Keep us in mind if you happen to hear anything, and thanks again! Nora >> Hello Nora, I missed the earlier posting of yours, apparently, regarding William (McCauley?) of Orange County. My wife is a McCauley descendant from Mathew McCauley who had a brother, William, of Orange County, in the area of Chapel Hill. If you don't mind sharing your data again, she may be able to provide some help to you. My aunt, Kara Graham, did an inventory of the cemeteries of Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, located near Mebane; Union Ridge Church; and Stoney Creek Presbyterian Church in northeastern Alamance County(Old Orange County ar ea). I can also check those out if I know what I am looking for. Best regards, John Fox Winston-Salem, NC

Hi Bill, Thanks for the info, but we found nothing at either "Union Ridge", nor "Chestnut Ridge", doing a physical canvass. Found many McCauleys, but not our William or Sarah Alice. We are now trying to locate burial records for them in the hopes that these have lasted longer than the headstones evidently haven't. Keep us in mind if you happen to hear anything, and thanks again! Nora

Nora, Not sure what "Ridge Church" in Mebane, NC is or where it may be located, but perhaps it was refering to Union Ridge. Union Ridge is a community in the northern part of (now) Alamance County NC. and also north of Mebane, Graham and Burlington (formerly known as Company Shops). Bill [email protected] wrote: > Hi All, > Hoping someone can help. After recently discovering some family death > certificates, we find that they list "Ridge Church", Mebane, NC., as burial > place. We are unable to locate any location for this church. Is this familiar > to anyone? > Thanks, > Nora > > ==== NCORANGE Mailing List ==== > List Administrator - Larry Noah [email protected] > List Web Site - http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~lrnoah/NCOrange/