Essex Co, VA Deed Bk 25, 1749-1752 (abstracted) pp. 274a-276: 29 Oct 1751 Bryant Edmondson and Mary his wife of Co. of Edgecomb of the Province of North Carolina to Hugh Willson of Essex Co., VA, Parish of Southfarnham. For 35 pds. current money of Virginia, 130 acres more or less formerly belonging to James oughan; adj land of John Smith, Thos. Barker to the Westing Branch.. /s/ Bryant Edmondson, Mary [her mark large M] Edmondson Wit: Thomas Haile, William his mark [large +] Cox Jr., Henry [his mark large H] Harper. Proved in Essex Co. at Tappahannock 19 Nov 1751 by the oaths of all the witnesses hereto. John Lee, Cl. E. Cur. Please forward to the appropriate NC Gen website. I am not a subscriber to the NC Statewide site. Submitted by E.W. Wallace [email protected]
Dear fellow researchers This morning, I answered someone's request that someone look up some records for them, and I said that I thought we had those records at our library and I would be happy to look them up when I go next weekend. I am very sorry, but I can not make this a general offer to do lookups. It was for the one person who asked. I only get a rare chance to go to this library. For some reason, the city council decided that only retired folks do genealogy and dropped evening hours, so if I go, I have to make time on a Saturday, which is not always possible. I had already made arrangements to go next weekend, but will only have a couple of hours to get everything done, including the reason I was going in the first place. I am sorry for any misunderstanding that I caused and I should have been more careful to respond privately. Linnea
The ELLIOT/ELLIOTT MOST WANTED page has been updated. There are 11 new names - 336 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 GenConnect ELLIOTT and ELLIOT Boards. 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/
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: [NCORANGE] ORANGE CO., NC RECORDS > Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 01:35:53 EDT > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > Do any subscribers have access to the original or published records of Orange > Co., NC prior to 1800, such as wills, deeds, court records, etc.? If so, I > would appreciate your assistance with a "look-up." Thank you. > > C. Ward > [email protected] I have access to some Orange County Land and I think probate records and I will be going to the library next weekend. I would be happy to do a couple of lookups for you. Linnea
The MOFFITT MOST WANTED page has been updated. There are 4 new names - 139 total! Please visit at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/moffitt.html and see if your elusive MOFFITT (et al) is there! Also, visit http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/ to see other surname Most Wanted web sites. Happy hunting! -- Yvonne Oliver Bowers, List Mom MOFFITT, MOFFETT, MOFFAT, MOFFATT Mailing Lists Robert MOFFITT & Margaret STUART Family File: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/moffitt/WC_TOC.HTM My Rootsweb Resource Page: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/
Thomas Armstrong (b. 1767, son of William and Jane Lapsley Armstrong; grandson of James Armstrong, b. 1701 in Ireland and Molly Bird Armstrong) was married three times. Susannah Pratt was hsi first wife, and she died after the birth of a son; the son died eight days later. The same Thomas Armstrong then married Fanny Anderson, daughter of William and Janet Mebane Anderson, and they had nine children: Thomas William, Jane, Susannah, James, Anderson, Anne, Asenath, Thomas Lapslie, and Mitchell. After Fanny's death, Thomas married Fanny's second cousin, Elizabeth Anderson, and they had one child, Elizabeth Frances Armstrong, b. in 1820. Thomas Armstrong died in North Carolina in 1835. He was, in fact, the only one of the children of William and Jane Lapsley Armstrong to remain in NC. His two younger brothers, James and William Lapsley Armstrong migrated to Williamson and Sumner Counties, respectively. His sister Mary Armstrong Tinnin also migrated to Sumner County, TN. There was another Armstrong family in early Orange County, NC, and it appears the two Armstrong families were probably related; however, I do not believe they had a son named Thomas. Much of this information orginated in a fmaily Bible, but it has been documented by John and Virgiania Armstrong Bryan. Helen Gant Donald Co- admnistrator, Armstrong Genealogy Only Mail List cathy fleming wrote: > Hi! > I am new to the list. I have been looking for a Thomas R.(Rufus,I think > this is his middle name) Armstrong. He was born in the late 1790s in North > Carolina. He married Elizabeth ??. They were in Tennessee in 1819. They > were in Lincoln County, Missouri next. Thomas, jr. was born in Missouri in > 1828. He married Sarah Elvira Kimball. Plooma was born in 1851. Thomas,jr. > remarried after Sarah, died three months after Plooma was born. Both Thomas > snr. and jnr. moved to Montgomery in 1850 or 1851. Thomas,jr moved to Hill > County, TX in about 1856. Thomas,snr. was a minister in Missouri and > Texas(moved about 1856 and preached in several counties). I do not know if > he was a preacher before Missouri. Thomas, jr. died while serving in the > Civil War. Thomas and Elizabeth's children's names were William Burrage, > Sarah, John Nelson, Thomas, David, Rebecca, and Martha A. Does any of this > info fit in with your Armstrong research? > > I found 3 marriages in a listing for Orange County, NC. 1)Thomas Armstrong > married Susannah Pratt on 1-22-1793 2)Thomas Armstrong married Fannie > Anderson in 1794 3)Thomas Armstrong married Elizabeth Anderson on 4-26-1819. > The first two could possibly be the same person. The third could be a son. > If you are related to any of these 3 couples please e-mail me. > > Cathy > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > ==== NCORANGE Mailing List ==== > List Administrator - Larry Noah [email protected] > List Web Site - http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~lrnoah/NCOrange/
Hi! I am new to the list. I have been looking for a Thomas R.(Rufus,I think this is his middle name) Armstrong. He was born in the late 1790s in North Carolina. He married Elizabeth ??. They were in Tennessee in 1819. They were in Lincoln County, Missouri next. Thomas, jr. was born in Missouri in 1828. He married Sarah Elvira Kimball. Plooma was born in 1851. Thomas,jr. remarried after Sarah, died three months after Plooma was born. Both Thomas snr. and jnr. moved to Montgomery in 1850 or 1851. Thomas,jr moved to Hill County, TX in about 1856. Thomas,snr. was a minister in Missouri and Texas(moved about 1856 and preached in several counties). I do not know if he was a preacher before Missouri. Thomas, jr. died while serving in the Civil War. Thomas and Elizabeth's children's names were William Burrage, Sarah, John Nelson, Thomas, David, Rebecca, and Martha A. Does any of this info fit in with your Armstrong research? I found 3 marriages in a listing for Orange County, NC. 1)Thomas Armstrong married Susannah Pratt on 1-22-1793 2)Thomas Armstrong married Fannie Anderson in 1794 3)Thomas Armstrong married Elizabeth Anderson on 4-26-1819. The first two could possibly be the same person. The third could be a son. If you are related to any of these 3 couples please e-mail me. Cathy _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
Do any subscribers have access to the original or published records of Orange Co., NC prior to 1800, such as wills, deeds, court records, etc.? If so, I would appreciate your assistance with a "look-up." Thank you. C. Ward [email protected]
Does anyone on this list have information on Susan Hart b. Mar. 28, 1819 in Orange Co., NC? She married James H. Christie on Dec. 20, 1834. They had Catherine, Martha, Julia, James, Nancy, Mary, Thomas and William. They are listed on the 1850 NC census. Beverly Drum
Preparer: E.W.Wallace, southern California June 2001 Mecklenburg Co. DB 3-370-372 indicates that by 1772, Henry Williams, later of Caswell Co., NC and his wife Elizabeth (--) must previously have been residents of Orange Co., NC and of Mecklenburg Co., VA as indicated by Elizabeth's relinquishment of dower rights. DB 3-370 Mar 23, 1772 from Henry Williams and Elizabeth, his wife, to Joseph Gregory, for 150 pds, a certain tract of land in M[ecklenburg] on the south side of the south fork of Meherrin River, 420 acres bounded by washing Run, Evans old line, Fannen. Signed - Henry Williams, Elizabeth Williams. Wit - Jesse Sanders, Wm (+ his mark) Browne, Thomas Norris. Recorded May 11, 1772. Page 372. To Thomas Rice and William Swift, Gentlemen, greeting. Elizabeth Williams cannot conveniently travel to our county court to make acknowledgement of the deed. You are therefore authorized to go to her to receive her acknowledgement. Signed Apr 13 in the 12th year of our Reign - Jno Tabb. Orange County, North Carolina. We, Orange Co. JPs, examined Elizabeth Williams and she relinquished her right of dower. Signed - Thoms Rice, Wm Swift. Recorded May 11, 1772. (TLC Genealogy, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1765-1771 [Miami Beach, FL" MECKLENBURG COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1765-1771], pp. 67-68) Henry, at his death, (Will 12 Apr 1785, proved 1786) had a number of children, all of the sons being underage at the time the will was written: Daniel, Joseph, Nathan, Henry. Some of the daughters were married, one was widowed, and one was deceased. The daughters: Nancy Rice, Elizabeth Williams, Susannah Rice, Sally Brookes, Jane Williams, Ursley Duke Peoples (widow of Reuben). There was one granddaughter: Mary Slade. Is Henry Williams of Mecklenburg Co. the same was Henry Williams of Lunenburg Co.? Lunenburg Co. Records A list of tithables taken by Witton, Gent. in St. James Parish, Lunenburg Co, for the year 1764 lists Henry Williams with four tithes, 425 acres. Also listed were the following Williams males, identitities not firmly established, each with one tithe: James 589 acres; John, 133 acres; Joseph, 284 acres. It is uncertain whether these were Henry's brothers, but they probably were. If so, they were all sons of Daniel Williams, who died testate in Granville Co., NC in 1759. (It is to be noted that Joseph, at the time of his father Daniel's death in 1759, was underage, i.e., not yet age 21; however, this titheable list is five years later, and Joseph would have been of age. Part of Lunenburg Co. became Halifax Co in 1752., and Daniel Williams, the father of these four Williams brothers, deeded land in Halifax to two sons--James and Joseph.) A Henry Williams appears in the Court Order Book No. 9 of Lunenburg Co. Since it involves joiner's tools, we believe this may be the same Henry Williams involved in giving or selling a set of joiner's tools to a young Goodman male. Henry's sister Merya Williams was married to a Goodman. Lunenburg Co. COB 9, p. 21 -10 Mary 1763 William Edings vs Travis Mason, Upon an Attachment granted by a JP. This day came the Plt by his atty, and sd attachment being served in the hands of Henry Williams, and on sundry joiners tools of the estate of the sd Deft's, and the Deft now failing to appear and replevy the same, and Plt making oath to his account against Deft for 8 pds., 15 shillings, judgment for Plt for same + costs, and Henry Williams is to pay Plt 5 pds 8 shillings and 8 pence condemned in his hands, in part of Plt's judgment afd, and the Sheriff is ordered to sell the sundry joiners tools. E.W.Wallace southern California
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I am trying to find information on my "brick wall", my G-G-grandfather, James Madison SCARLETT. He was b.1813 orange Co., NC. Later moved to IN then to AR. He had a brother, Jacob E. SCARLETT who also ended up un AR. I need the names of their parents & siblings. Can anyone on the list help me in the search? Thank you very much. Barbara Bullion Ballard [email protected]
May be of interest to researchers of NC area. V.M. Murphy on a list. As always, please feel free to share.---Mark [Oxford Examiner excerpts, Oxford NC, 4 Oct 1832] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 31 May 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/] Oxford Examiner Vol. III OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA, OCTOBER 4 1832 NO. 40 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GRANVILLE COUNTY, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, August term, A.D. 1832. ORIGINAL ATTACHMENT. Mary Perkinson vs. Richard Wilson} Levied on 100 acres of land, adjoining the lands of Robert Wilson, W. Wilson & Jas. Hamilton, IT appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant, Richard Wilson, is not an inhabitant of this State--It is ordered that publication be made for six weeks in the Oxford Examiner, giving notice to the defendant, that he appear at the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, to be held for the county and state aforesaid, at the courthouse in Oxford on the first Monday in November next, then and there, replevy and plead to issue, or judgement will be rendered against him; and the property levied on condemned, subject to the Plaintiff's recovery Witness, STEPHEN K. SNEED Clerk of our said court, at office, in Oxford, the first Monday in August, A.D. 1832. STEP. K. SNEED, Clk. ***** Medicine, Drugs, &c JAMES M. WIGGINS Respectfully informs the public generally, that he has on hand, for sale, at the POST OFFICE, a handsome assortment of Medicines, Drugs, Paints, &c. by retail or in larger quantities to suit physicians whose orders will be thankfully received an promptly put up in good order. ..... Among the articles on hand are the following: Acid Muriatic; do Nitric; do Tartaric;......Arrow Root; ....Caustic Lunar;... Ess. of Burgamot;.... Fol. Digitalis; Glauber Salts;....Gum Arabic Turkey; ...do Assafoetida;...do Myrrh Turkey; do Opium;...Laudanum;....Morphia Acetate; ....Oil of Annis;...do Wormseed;...Super Carb Soda;.... ***** James B. Peace Informs his friends and the Public, that he has rented the Tavern House, in Oxford, occupied last year by Wm. A. Maddox, as the Oxford Inn, which was built and occupied formerly by David Mitchell, where he intends to be prepared to accomodate all who may call at any time, in the very best manner. His table shall be supplied with the best the country affords, and his viands prepared by a first rate Cook, whose pleasure it will be to suit the taste of every guest. His bar will be furnished with superior liquors.... ***** CONSTITUTION Of the Granville County Temperance Society......... III All persons becoming members of this society, recognising the principle of TOTAL ABSTINENCE, as the only SAFETY for the TEMPERATE, and the only HOPE for the INTEMPERATE, do make the following pledge, viz. That we will abstain from the use of ARDENT SPIRITS ourselves, prevent the use of them, as far as possible, in our families, except as medicine; and we wll do all in our power to promote the like ABSTINENCE on the part of our friends, and those in our employment, and all others over whom our influence extends.... ***** FROM THE HILLSBOROUGH RECORDER. A meeting of several citizens of Orange County was recently held in this place, and resolutions adopted approving the political course of the Hon. Willie P. Mangrum in the Senate of the United States...... Hillsborough, September 12th 1832. Sirs: At a late public meeting fo a number of your friends and fellow citizens of the county of Orange, resolutions were passed expressive of the confidence and esteem with which your political course during the late session of Congress has inspired your constituents.......We have the honor to be your friends and fellow citizens, WALKER ANDERSON, SAMUEL CHILD, W. MONTGOMERY, ALLEN C. JONES, V.M. MURPHEY, JOHN SCOTT. To the Hon. Willie P. Mangrum. ***** THE EXAMINER OXFORD, OCTOBER 4, 1832 ----- CANDIDATE. On Friday last, at the Regimental Review in this place, Mr. ROBERT B. GILLIAM declared himself a candidate to represent this District in the next Congress of the United States. Election takes place in July, 1833. We understand Mr. Gilliam addressed the people in a handsome and appropriate manner. ----- OXFORD VOLUNTEERS At a meeting of the Oxford Volunteers on Friday last, the former Captain R.J. Yancey, Jr. sent in his resignation, which was read and received. After which Lieut. James A. Russell, was elected Captain; Ensign Edward Bumo[?] was elected Lieutenant, and Tryon G. Yancey elected Ensign. R.J. Yancey, Jr. was voted an honorary member. ----- WASHINGTON TABURN We learn that the Governor has granted this criminal a respite until March next; and that should he be sent beyond the limits of the United States in the interim, by private contribution, the demands of justice shall be deemed to have been met. ----- INDIAN WAR The Frontier struggle is at an end. ---Black Hawk is a prisoner, and his party completely destroyed. (see 4th page) ----- The modest Mr. Ramsay calls us "captious" and "splenetic if not officious" because we ventured to express the opinion that Mr. Van Buren would not respond to the Shocco resolution before the election..... ----- CHOLERA The Richmond papers represent the pestilence as raging there with great violence.... ***** DIED- On Friday night last, after a short illness, Mr. Jonathon Davis, of Nuttbush, in this county. Mr. Davis was in the prime of his life, and in vigorous health..... On the same night, Mr. William Lawrence, an aged and respectable citizen of this county....... In Raleigh, on the 24th ult. Mrs. Priscella McKee, relict of the late Mr. James McKee. Also, in a few days, John Primrose, infant son of B.S. King; Calvin Hammett, son of Mr. Dilworth Sledge, aged 7 years; Octavian, the infant son of B.B. Smith; a female child of James Bryan; and Gavin, the youngest son of Gavin Hogg, aged 5 years. ***** Apprentice, To the Painting business, is wanted immediately by the subscriber-- One between 12 and 15 years of age, either white or colored, of good moral character and industrious habits. Apply to: John McFarling Oxford, Sept. 27 ***** Lost or Mislaid, Note of hand, given by Robert Hester of Greenville, N.C. to the subscriber, believed to be dated the 18th September, 1828; and witnessed by John Hunt, for the sum of 21 dollars, due one day after date, as well as recollected--- All persons are cautioned against trading for said Note, and the maker is forewarned not to pay the same unless to my order. Randall Minor, Granville County, Sept 27 ***** Notice RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Oxford, on Wednesday the 12 September, 1832, a Negro Woman, named JUDY, formerly belonging to Mr.[?] Samuel on Nuttbush. She is about 34 years of age, small statue[sic], and inclined to be yellow. Any person who will apprehend her, and secure her, so that I get her again, will be satisfied for the trouble. GIDEON DAVIS. Oct 4 ***** NOTICE THE Subscriber, having qualified at Granville County Court, August Term, 1832, as Executor of John Nuttall deceased: requests all those, having claims against the Estate to bring them forward for payment properly anticipated by the time prescribed by law or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. Those indebted to the Estate to make payment without delay. J. Patton, Executor ***** Cash for Hides: THE Subscriber will give Cash for Hides and will receive Hides at his Yard to [pay? Shares?]. Thos B. Littlejohn. Oxford, Nov. 24. ***** MISCELLANY BLACK HAWK & THE PROPHET, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, 27th Aug. 1832} At 11 o'clock to-day, Black Hawk and the Prophet were delivered to Gen. Joseph M. Street, by the One-eyed Deconi and Chaetar, Winnegagoes belonging to his Agency. Many of the officers from the Fort were present. It was a moment of much interest. The prisoners appeared in a full dress of white tanned deer skins....... ----- CHINQUEPINS The fondness of young people for this noxious produce of our forest, is notorious, and as this is the season in which they abound, we cannot too earnestly call the attention of parents and others, to the necessity of preventing their use.... ----- Recently, at Warrenton, Va the venerable Chief Justice of the United States and his children, were assembled in a room, when a body of lightning descended, and struck down several of the latter; all were more or less shocked, but none of them fatally injured... ***** For Sale, A Likely NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good Cook and Washer, and accustomed to cook for a family. She will be sold on moderate terms, if immediate application is made. Enquire THIS OFFICE. June 14. ***** MEADE A. SMITH TAILOR Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has removed to the House on Raleigh Street, recently occupied by Henry F. Ware, and formerly by John C. Palmer, where he still carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS, in all departments..... ***** RANAWAY >From the Subscriber, on the 3d instant, a negro man named DICK, about 25 yrs. of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, very black strong muscular form, full round face. Talks with hoarse voice; took with him two coats, (one is of a reddish color and the other yellow,) 5 pair pantaloocs, 2 shirts and 3 waistcoats. I expect he will lurk about James Cazort's and Benj. Tharp's quarter, or the widow Kimball's, all in Granville county. A suitable Reward will be given to any person who will deliver him to the owner or secure him in jail so that I get him. $10 for information that will lead to the conviction of any white person who has harbored him. JOHN BUMPASS, Sr. Person Co. Sept 13. [end of exerpts]
--part1_38.16d66ef0.2844158d_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I cannot help you with your particular Nunn of Orange Co. NC problem. However, I have collected some info on an early Nunn of that part of North Carolina, as he was a brother-in-law of my Oldham ancestor of Caswell Co. His wife (or his namesake's wife) was Ede Simpson, dau. of Richard Simpson the elder of Caswell Co., formerly of Fairfax Co., VA. Oh, yes, Daniel Williams, mentioned in the deed, is also my ancestor. He died testate in 1759 in Granville Co., leaving a lengthy will. He had long lived in Southside Virginia, acquiring many patents. Unfortunately it seems only the index to early Orange Co. NC deeds survived, the deeds themselves having been destroyed. Therefore, one has to look elsewhere for good information about Orange Co. residents. Here goes: Edited 11/98 WILLIAM NUNN.1003. William Nunn of Caswell Co., spouse of Ede Simpson and thus son-in-law of Richard Simpson II [Sr.] of Caswell Co. (Married ca 1780) He may be a younger man than the one found in Orange Co., NC records. There is no evidence that they resided in Caswell Co. Orange Co., NC Records 1755 Tax list of Orange Co.: William Nunn wt. [with] Sarah, Hanna, Joss & Jean, Negroes 1-4 (William Perry Johnson, "1755 Tax List of Orange County, North Carolina," THE NORTH CAROLINIAN ..., P. 103) At Orange Co., NC court, Aug 1764: "William Nunn, Sheriff, complains about the Prison." >From Deeds Register of Orange Co., NC: 10 Feb 1767, the Trustees of Hillsboro' sold William Nunn 33 sq ft in Lot #99. On the same date, William Nunn sold 348 acres to William Comb. (Eve B. Weeks, REGISTER OF ORANGE COUNTY, NC DEEDS, 1752-1768 AND 1793.) He was one of the jurors listed by the sheriff of Orange Co., 22 Sep 1769, to the Superior Court at Hillsboro, NC. (From Orange Co. court records as listed in Saunders, THE COLONIAL RECORDS OF NORTH CAROLINA, VOL. 8 1769 to 1771 [Raleigh: 1890], p. 72) In 1784 tax list of Caswell Co., St. David's district, where other sons-in-law of Richard Simpson appear, there is no listing for William Nunn. One Elijah Nunn is listed: 0-1-0. The explanation for the absence of William Nunn in Caswell Co. records may be found in the following deed of Halifax Co., VA (DB 7-320): "Nov 1, 1768 from Thomas Tunstall of H[alifax] to William Nunn of King and Queen Co. 90 pds. about 400 acres which is the upper part of a greater tract of land patented Apr 10, 1751 to William Irby and by him sold to Daniel Williams who devised the same to be equally divided between his 2 sons James Williams & Joseph Williams by the conveyance from William Irby to Daniel Williams & by his will & the same was conveyed by Joseph Williams to Thomas Tunstall by deed recorded in H[alifax]. Signed - Thomas Tunstall. Wit - none. Recorded 19 Jan 1769 after a commission examined Ruth, the wife of Thomas Tunstall." (TLC Genealogy, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS 1767-1772, [Miami Beach: TLC Genealogy] p. 25) There is some indication William Nunn resided in Stokes Co., NC in 1795. Virginia Origins? Possibly the Nunn family was originally of Orange Co., VA, but there is no way at this time to make a connection to William Nunn of North Carolina. From John Frederick Dorman, ORANGE COUNTY DEED BOOKS 3 AND 4, 1738-1741; JUDGMENTS 1736 [Carlsbad CA PL Gen 975.5372 R2 DOR], p. 68 Part of a case "John Chapman vs. William Henderson [Deputy Sheriff] "Bond of John (O) Chapman of Spotsylvania County to Francis Nunn of the Province of Carolina for 2000 pounds of tobacco and 15 shillings or 150 pounds of tobacco and all fees in a suit in Spotsylvania County Court of Francis Nunn vs. John Chapman. Also signed by Francis (N) Nunn. Wit: Z. Lewis, Jno. Cristopher." ....... Was Elijah Nunn of this family, possibly a brother of William Nunn? His name appears under Caswell Co. in a list entitled "North Carolina Militia Paroled by Lord Cornwallis in 1781," transcribed by Kathleen B. Wyche and published in NORTH CAROLINA GENEALOGY SOCIETY JOURNAL....., p. 149. Submitted by E.W.Wallace southern California --part1_38.16d66ef0.2844158d_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit <HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>I cannot help you with your particular Nunn of Orange Co. NC problem. <BR>However, I have collected some info on an early Nunn of that part of North <BR>Carolina, as he was a brother-in-law of my Oldham ancestor of Caswell Co. <BR>His wife (or his namesake's wife) was Ede Simpson, dau. of Richard Simpson <BR>the elder of Caswell Co., formerly of Fairfax Co., VA. Oh, yes, Daniel <BR>Williams, mentioned in the deed, is also my ancestor. He died testate in <BR>1759 in Granville Co., leaving a lengthy will. He had long lived in <BR>Southside Virginia, acquiring many patents. <BR> <BR>Unfortunately it seems only the index to early Orange Co. NC deeds survived, <BR>the deeds themselves having been destroyed. Therefore, one has to look <BR>elsewhere for good information about Orange Co. residents. <BR> <BR>Here goes: <BR> <BR>Edited 11/98 <BR> <BR> <BR> WILLIAM NUNN.1003. William Nunn of Caswell Co., spouse of Ede Simpson <BR>and thus son-in-law of Richard Simpson II [Sr.] of Caswell Co. (Married ca <BR>1780) He may be a younger man than the one found in Orange Co., NC <BR>records. There is no evidence that they resided in Caswell Co. <BR> <BR>Orange Co., NC Records <BR> <BR> 1755 Tax list of Orange Co.: William Nunn wt. [with] Sarah, Hanna, Joss <BR>& Jean, Negroes 1-4 <BR> <BR> (William Perry Johnson, "1755 Tax List of Orange County, North <BR>Carolina," THE NORTH CAROLINIAN ..., P. 103) <BR> <BR> At Orange Co., NC court, Aug 1764: "William Nunn, Sheriff, complains <BR>about the Prison." <BR> <BR>From Deeds Register of Orange Co., NC: <BR> <BR> 10 Feb 1767, the Trustees of Hillsboro' sold William Nunn 33 sq ft in <BR>Lot #99. <BR> <BR> On the same date, William Nunn sold 348 acres to William Comb. <BR> <BR> (Eve B. Weeks, REGISTER OF ORANGE COUNTY, NC DEEDS, 1752-1768 AND 1793.) <BR> <BR> He was one of the jurors listed by the sheriff of Orange Co., 22 Sep <BR>1769, to the Superior Court at Hillsboro, NC. <BR> <BR>(From Orange Co. court records as listed in Saunders, THE COLONIAL RECORDS OF <BR>NORTH CAROLINA, VOL. 8 1769 to 1771 [Raleigh: 1890], p. 72) <BR> <BR> In 1784 tax list of Caswell Co., St. David's district, where other <BR>sons-in-law of Richard Simpson appear, there is no listing for William Nunn. <BR>One Elijah Nunn is listed: 0-1-0. <BR> <BR> The explanation for the absence of William Nunn in Caswell Co. records <BR>may be found in the following deed of Halifax Co., VA (DB 7-320): <BR> <BR> "Nov 1, 1768 from Thomas Tunstall of H[alifax] to William Nunn of King <BR>and Queen Co. 90 pds. about 400 acres which is the upper part of a greater <BR>tract of land patented Apr 10, 1751 to William Irby and by him sold to Daniel <BR>Williams who devised the same to be equally divided between his 2 sons James <BR>Williams & Joseph Williams by the conveyance from William Irby to Daniel <BR>Williams & by his will & the same was conveyed by Joseph Williams to Thomas <BR>Tunstall by deed recorded in H[alifax]. Signed - Thomas Tunstall. Wit - <BR>none. Recorded 19 Jan 1769 after a commission examined Ruth, the wife of <BR>Thomas Tunstall." <BR> <BR> (TLC Genealogy, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS 1767-1772, [Miami Beach: <BR>TLC Genealogy] p. 25) <BR> <BR>There is some indication William Nunn resided in Stokes Co., NC in 1795. <BR> <BR> <BR>Virginia Origins? <BR> <BR> Possibly the Nunn family was originally of Orange Co., VA, but there is <BR>no way at this time to make a connection to William Nunn of North Carolina. <BR> <BR> From John Frederick Dorman, ORANGE COUNTY DEED BOOKS 3 AND 4, <BR>1738-1741; JUDGMENTS 1736 [Carlsbad CA PL Gen 975.5372 R2 DOR], p. 68 <BR> <BR>Part of a case "John Chapman vs. William Henderson [Deputy Sheriff] <BR> <BR>"Bond of John (O) Chapman of Spotsylvania County to Francis Nunn of the <BR>Province of Carolina for 2000 pounds of tobacco and 15 shillings or 150 <BR>pounds of tobacco and all fees in a suit in Spotsylvania County Court of <BR>Francis Nunn vs. John Chapman. Also signed by Francis (N) Nunn. Wit: Z. <BR>Lewis, Jno. Cristopher." <BR> <BR>....... <BR>Was Elijah Nunn of this family, possibly a brother of William Nunn? His name <BR>appears under Caswell Co. in a list entitled "North Carolina Militia Paroled <BR>by Lord Cornwallis in 1781," transcribed by Kathleen B. Wyche and published <BR>in NORTH CAROLINA GENEALOGY SOCIETY JOURNAL....., p. 149. <BR> <BR>Submitted by E.W.Wallace <BR>southern California <BR> <BR> </FONT></HTML> --part1_38.16d66ef0.2844158d_boundary--
By most accounts the best I can tell my Rhodes from Orange Co. were of Quaker descent. Can anyone suggest any documents, record, or books that might be of help with Quakers in Orange Co. for the time period of 1800-1875. I am particularly searching for information on these names: Robert Rhoads or Rhodes, Candis Queen Clark, and Frances Copely. I may be contacted at [email protected] Thanks, Chris
I am interested in WILLIAM RIGGS who died in 1776 in Orange Co. I descend from William and his son JOHN Riggs who died about 1811 in Orange County. JOHN RIGGS daughter, Elizabeth "Betty" Riggs married John C. Guess, son of GEORGE GUESS, about 1797. GEORGE GUESS died about 1816 and John C. and Betty Guess migrated to Tennessee and Kentucky, arriving in Caldwell Co KY about 1823. I am particularly interested in learning the wives of William Riggs, John Riggs, and George Guess. The Guesses came from Prince William Co VA or perhaps Fairfax Co VA. Don't know where the Riggs were from. Colleen Norman
I believe it possible that my ancestor John Hopkins was born in Talbot County MD about 1700 of a Quaker family altho it is possible that he himself did not remain a Quaker. He sold property in Talbot County in 1727 and there is no further record of him there. He had a brother Dennis Hopkins and a grandfather Dennis Hopkins. In a 1752 land survey record for a Granville grant along the Eno River in Orange County NC lists a John Hopkins as a chain carrier for James McGowin. Later in 1762 John Hopkins is associated with Hermon Husband, a member of the Cane Creek MM and who arrived in the Eno River Valley about 1754. Hermon Husband witnessed John's land grant along with John's presumed son Dennis Hopkins [note names above]. John Hopkins is also associated with the Quaker Allreds -- Solomon, John, and William in Orange County during the late 1750's and early 1760's. I think there is enough circumstantial evidence to pursue this line of research, but the 25 year gap between the selling of the land in Talbot County MD and his appearance in North Carolina in 1754 must be researched. Among other things, I don't know if the John Hopkins of NC could be identical with the John Hopkin of Talbot County MD or a son. Where would John have gone after 1727 and before 1754? Did he go to PA or VA or to another part of MD? The Quakers who settled the Eno River Valley were primarily Irish Quakers from PA or directly from Ireland or England, but this is not the case of John whose family settled in Talbot County about 1673. He seems to have kept his Quaker connections though he does not appear in the Quaker records of North Carolina at the time. I would appreciate any thoughts that anyone might have to assist me in laying out a direction for research. Judy Voran Strawberry AZ [email protected]
I am looking for the grandparents of Mary (Polly) NUNN who married my GGGgrandfather, William AIKEN, in Granville Co NC in 1797. She was born 2 Feb 1783 and died I believe after 1860. Her father was James NUNN who died before her marriage leaving a widow, Lucy, who might have been a daughter of Thomas CLAYTON. As both CLAYTONs and NUNNs were living in Orange Co I am hoping to find her grandparents there. In the Feb 1798 Court of Granville Co commissioners were appointed to allot to Thomas Nunn and Polly Akins their share of the estate of James NUNN, deceased, as children and heirs. Betsey NUNN was also listed as another legatee. In 1804 Betsey gave "to William Byars and his wife Lucy (mother to said Betsey . . .) all our rights in estate of Thomas CLAYTON, grandfather of Betsey . . . and also all our rights in estate of James NUNN, father of Betsey . . ." Any help in identifying Mary (Polly) NUNN's grandparents will be greatly appreciated. Tom Aiken ([email protected])
Again, please feel free to share.--Mark [Oxford Examiner excerpts, 9 Aug 1832] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 25 May 2001] Oxford Examiner VOL. III OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA, AUGUST 9 1832 NO. 32 Published Weekly, in Oxford, North Carolina, on a super royal sheet, and with good type, by ROBERT J. YANCEY, Jr. ***** Tin and Sheet Iron MANUFACTORY THE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public that he continues manufacturing TIN & SHEET IRON WARE, in the same store recently occupied by James M. Wiggins & Co. opposite Messrs. R.N. & D.C. Herndon's store; where will be found a complete assortment of Tin Ware, Sheet Iron Stoves and Stove Pipe. He would also inform the merchants of this and the adjoining counties, that they can be supplied with Tin Ware, by wholesale, as cheap as can be purchased at the North, and sent to their stores free of expense, if within 30 miles of his factory. All orders supplied with expedition, and the greatest attention paid to the quality of the ware.-- Also, Tin Gutters and Conductors for Houses, made and put up in the best manner. Old Copper, Brass, Pewter and Lead taken in exchange. Samuel B. Meacham. Oxford, Jan. 8 ***** TO TOBACCO PLANTERS THE Inspection of Tobacco is revived in the Town of Clarksville, situated on the Roanoke, one mile below Skipworth's Ferry, in the county of Mecklenburg.-- The Warehouse is in complete repair, and ready for the Inspection of Tobacco. The Inspectors are believed to be well qualified for their business, and Tobacco Planters are invited to deliver their crops for Inspection and Sale. On Tuesday and Friday of every week the purchasers will attend the Inspection, and liberal prices will be given for Tobacco. ***** THE WIFE ...Man profits by connexion with the world; but woman never; their constitutions of mind are different, -- the principles of thought and action are moulded variously.... Woman was created by the great giver of all good, as the help mate for man formed in a superior, though more fragile and delicate mould..... ***** }Was Mr. Van Buren supporting Madison's administration when he was Mr. Clinton's warm supporter in opposition to Mr. Madison, and was chiefly instrumental in causing Mr. Clinton to be a candidate. S.E.Y. (The editor took the liberty of erasing an objectionable epithet from the first communication of S.E.Y. The present is not written in that modest style which we would prefer- but we put it to the reader whether, upon the principle of retaliation, our correspondent is not justified- we think Mr. Ramsay has no just reason to complain.) ***** GRANVILLE DRAGOONS Young men, we appeal to you; you who have no other charge but the common interest and defence of your country; we appeal to you for that firm cooperation and fostering aid which you alone are able to give. We have organized a troop of cavalry in this county, to be called the "Granville Dragoons"-- will you join us in a manifestation of that patriotic zeal, which should ever characterize the young gentlemen of the South, and particularly of the proudest county in our State? Then stand forth and let us mark you....... ***** OXFORD, AUGUST, 9, 1832. We have on hand several original essays upon the subject of Temperance, & c. which we shall publish when we can find room. ----- W. McIlvaine, Esq. Cashier of the U. States Bank, has tendered his resignation. ----- NEW COURTHOUSE We understand that a motion will be made on Friday (tomorrow) to take the proper steps for building a New Courthouse for Granville county; and we have only to say that we sincerely hope it may succeed as we verily believe it will. ***** GRANVILLE ELECTION Our Election took place on Friday last, and resulted in the choice of Gen. Thos. W. Norman to the Senate, Messrs. Spencer O'Brien and John C. Ridley to the Commons, and Col. Leslie Gilliam, Sheriff. The following is the state of the poll: COMMONS: O'Brien Hargrove Ridley Harris Royster, Total Oxford, 131 148 163 52 13 274 PopCastle, 82 79 61 53 36 160 Brassfields, 192 143 103 40 31 268 Bowdons, 107 43 72 42 5 138 Bullocks, 94 34 96 17 2 133 Youngs, 105 31 191 14 74 223 Daniels, 29 64 63 4 15 91 W'msboro 81 209 57 89 49 267 821 751 806 311 231 1554 SENATE: Norman. Sneed Oxford, 60 50 PopCastle, 24 36 Brassfields, 62 30 Bowdons, 43 20 Bullocks, 34 21 Cannon & Youngs 86 24 Herndon & Daniels 19 21 Williamsborough 45 47 373 249 Col. Leslie Gilliam was re-elected Sheriff by an almost unanimous vote. ----- THE ELECTIONS A Letter from Pitt county furnishes the following result of the election for that county: Senate, Alfred Moye; Commons, James Blow & Thomas Jordan; Sheriff, Howell Allbritton Edgecomb County- Senate, Louis D. Wilson; Commons, John W. Potts and Gray Little; Sheriff, Spencer L. Hart Craven- Senate, Richard Dobbs Spaight; Commons, Abner Hartley and Wiley M. Nelson; Sheriff, Thomas J. Pasteur Franklin- Senate, Williams 318, Farrier 53; Commons, Lancaster 479, Tunstall 451, Hawkins, 353, Davis 252; Sheriff, Perry 497, Howze 333. Town of Newbern- Charles Shepard. ***** CHOLERA IN NEW YORK. Thursday, July 26. New Cases Deaths Whole number. 141 55 Friday, July 27 New Cases Deaths Whole number. 145 68 The Journal of Commerce remarks- "We now feel a strong confidence that we have seen the worst of the disease, which indeed has been sufficiently alarming[?], having carried off in the space of 20 days, more that 1500 of our inhabitants."...... ***** PUBLIC DEBT ...After these payments are made, the whole funded debt of the United States will amount to only $6,962,660 26. ***** Clay Meeting THE citizens of Granville who are favorable to the election of HENRY CLAY to the Presidency, and JOHN SARGEANT to the Vice Presidency, at the next election, are invited to meet at the Courthouse, in Oxford, on Tuesday of September, Court week. August 9th, 1832. ***** ATTENTION! Oxford Volunteers! YOU are required to parade at the usual place of rendezvous, on Saturday next, at 11 o'clock precisely, armed and equiped according to law. Each member is requested to have his piece in good order, prepared for Target Firing which will take place immediately after the regular drill. By order. S.B. Bowles. ***** TEMPERANCE ACCORDING TO LAW The Justices of Cabarras County Court held at Concord on Monday, the 16th instant, resolved, that after that term, the Court will not grant to any person whatever a Licence to retail spirits. This is setting a praiseworthy example, and we hope it may be followed by every county in the State. Grog shops are the fruitful source of intemperance and its attendant vices, and should be banished from every well regulated community.--- Salisbury Journal. ***** SCARCITY OF ASSES. The Rev. Mr. Thom, of Govan, was riding home from Paisley, on a particular occasion, came up with two gentlemen, heritors of the parish, who had lately been made Justices of the Peace. They seeing him well mounted, as usual were determined to pass a joke onto him thus: "Well Mr. Thom, you are very unlike your Master, for he was content to ride on an ass." "An ass," says Mr Thom, "there's no sic a beast to be gotten now a days." "Ay, how's that!" said they. "Because," replied Mr. Thom, "they now make them to be Justices of the Peace!" [end of excerpts]