I'm sorry for speaking to soon. The lady's name is Roland not Rhodes.No nee to send digest. http://community.webtv.net/stephanie179/StephaniesFamily

My family has some Hughes in it. I don't know them but I have a bulletin from our Jones family reunion. There was a Candle Light Memorial Service for the Deceased from 1994-99. On it it has a Leonard P. Hughes.I have another one on here but that person is alive. The older heads should know more about the Hughes. I haven't gotten that fare yet.My family mostly are in Hillsborough,NC. Rhodes, I think I ran into on a list who help me with some of my family. I will send this digest to her and see what she has to say. I'm looking for BREEZE,JONES,CLARK/E RUSSELL, PAUL. All Orange County,NC Hillsborough http://community.webtv.net/stephanie179/StephaniesFamily

Chris-- U don't know for positive, but usually the deeds will stay in the county they were in when the document was made. I hae seen a couple of instances in TX where the newly formed county had recorded the old land deeds for land in their territory. Donna Does anyone know if any of the old Orange County records( such as deeds) that pertain to the part of Orange that became Durham County actually wound up in Durham County or did they remain in Orange. Chris

Can someone tell me which particular Rhodes Rhodes Creek in Orange Co. was named after or any other useful information about the Rhodes's and Rhodes Creek? Thanks, Chris

While researching my Rhodes line in Orange Co. I noticed in the 1840 census all the Rhodes were listed in the southern division. In the 1850 census, all the Rhodes were listed in 1st district and in the 1860 census, all the Rhodes were listed in Hillsborough PO. Can someone tell me what area this is and where it is located now? Thanks, Chris

Does anyone know if any of the old Orange County records( such as deeds) that pertain to the part of Orange that became Durham County actually wound up in Durham County or did they remain in Orange. Chris

Looking for information on Thomas TAYLOR and his wife, Martha? They resided in Orange Co NC and was a surveyor. He served in the Rev. War and moved to Davidson Co TN in 1785 after getting land grants. Would like to know if he had parents, siblings, etc that may have stayed in Orange. Norma - Texas

The 1850 census of Alamance County, North District, lists a Sarah HUGHES age 22 and Piety Adams age 20. (census page 52) Next door to them is Jeremiah HUGHES age 28, Hariet HUGHES age 38, and two children, James and Cornelia. Does anyone know who these people are? A few pages further in the census is Doctin DICKEY, his wife Eliza (maiden name HUGHES), two of their children, and a Thomas HUGHES age 18. Is there a connection between Eliza HUGHES DICKEY (and what is probably a brother Thomas HUGHES) and the other HUGHES's a few pages back? My g-g-g-grandfather George Washington HUGHES married Sarah PASCAL September 1840 in Orange County, what is now Alamance. I have no idea who his parents are and have been searching for years. The bondsman for their marriage bond dated October 1839 were Samuel ADAMS and Lewis B. HOLT. Hence I was wondering about the possible HUGHES/ADAMS connection. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank..... John Hughes [email protected] www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/3374

Hi, everyone. I need some help. Are there any researchers out there with documents, photos, etc., from any of these families in Orange County from 1750-1848: NELSON, TATE, CRAIG, BURNSIDE, or related families? Here's why I'm asking. My ggggrandfather, John NELSON, was from Orange County and moved to Saline County, AR, in 1848, with his daughters. He moved into a log house there, built sometime in the 1830's. The old house is still standing, although covered up with siding and badly deteriorated. The Saline County Historical Society is hoping to restore the house, and they are applying to have it made a National Historic Landmark so that they can receive grant money for the restoration project. They have asked the descendants of John NELSON for any information, photos, etc., of the family, as they need as complete a history of the family as possible to use in making application, and, of course, we're going to send what we have. I'm hoping that perhaps there is someone out there who may have something that we know nothing about--pictures, documents, etc, so I thought I'd write to the list, just in case. If anyone has anything at all related to these people, especially pictures or original documents, please contact me. Margaret Curley [email protected] Minden, NV

Hello, Someone wanted information about slave owners and slaves, and I think the surname was McKnight. I am not sure which county listing it was on, so forgive me if it is a repeat for several of you. I was cleaning up my files and saving to a zip disk when I came across this one. I have not gone to the links provided in the newsletter. I have nothing to do with the links, and I cannot help anyone more than just providing you with the address for the sites. Even though the main subject is about Brazoria Co. Texas, I think the other links might be of help outside of Texas. I thought it was worth sending in hopes of helping someone. I think having to research ancestors that were slaves, or if you were adopted out, would have to be two of the hardest researches to conduct. So when I get frustrated or against a brick wall, I think of those that have more obstacles to overcome, and it makes my wall seem more like a fence. Barbara * * * EVERTON'S FAMILY HISTORY NEWSLINE Slavery in Brazoria County Those who are tracing their slave ancestors may initially be discouraged by the paucity of "normal" records available for research. Slave census schedules often fail to name individuals, for example. And yet there are still many resources available to help genealogists trace their slave ancestors. An excellent online example of the depth and breadth of research material available is "The Enslaved People of Patton Plantation", prepared in precise detail by Cary Cordova and published on the World Wide Web by Texas Parks and Wildlife. This fascinating and helpful website provides data resolved from tax rolls, deeds, probate minutes, personal narratives, bonds, censuses and other sources to document the slaves that worked on the Patton Plantation and their lives. Among the most interesting features are the lists of freedmen and slaves, each of which is arranged alphabetically, and each of which provides reference documentation of the individual in the records used for this project. The family who owned the plantation is also remembered through a short summary of the pertinent Patton generations. If your own ancestry runs through Brazoria County, Texas, you will definitely want to visit this website. And if you have slaves in your family's past you will want to check it out to learn what records may be available for your own research, and how you can use them to reconstruct the history of your family. Resources: The Enslaved People of Patton Plantation http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/varner/slavery/index.htm AfriGeneas http://www.afrigeneas.com/ The Freedmen's Bureau Online http://www.freedmensbureau.com/index.htm

Hello, Someone wanted information about slave owners and slaves, and I think the surname was McKnight. I am not sure which county listing it was on, so forgive me if it is a repeat for several of you. I was cleaning up my files and saving to a zip disk when I came across this one. I have not gone to the links provided in the newsletter. I have nothing to do with the links, and I cannot help anyone more than just providing you with the address for the sites. Even though the main subject is about Brazoria Co. Texas, I think the other links might be of help outside of Texas. I thought it was worth sending in hopes of helping someone. I think having to research ancestors that were slaves, or if you were adopted out, would have to be two of the hardest researches to conduct. So when I get frustrated or against a brick wall, I think of those that have more obstacles to overcome, and it makes my wall seem more like a fence. Barbara * * * EVERTON'S FAMILY HISTORY NEWSLINE Slavery in Brazoria County Those who are tracing their slave ancestors may initially be discouraged by the paucity of "normal" records available for research. Slave census schedules often fail to name individuals, for example. And yet there are still many resources available to help genealogists trace their slave ancestors. An excellent online example of the depth and breadth of research material available is "The Enslaved People of Patton Plantation", prepared in precise detail by Cary Cordova and published on the World Wide Web by Texas Parks and Wildlife. This fascinating and helpful website provides data resolved from tax rolls, deeds, probate minutes, personal narratives, bonds, censuses and other sources to document the slaves that worked on the Patton Plantation and their lives. Among the most interesting features are the lists of freedmen and slaves, each of which is arranged alphabetically, and each of which provides reference documentation of the individual in the records used for this project. The family who owned the plantation is also remembered through a short summary of the pertinent Patton generations. If your own ancestry runs through Brazoria County, Texas, you will definitely want to visit this website. And if you have slaves in your family's past you will want to check it out to learn what records may be available for your own research, and how you can use them to reconstruct the history of your family. Resources: The Enslaved People of Patton Plantation http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/varner/slavery/index.htm AfriGeneas http://www.afrigeneas.com/ The Freedmen's Bureau Online http://www.freedmensbureau.com/index.htm

Donna, what are the dates of these abstracts? Do you have any for TYSON, BURROUGHS, or HOGAN? Thanks, Betsy Donna Hull wrote: > Chris-- > > I have a book on Orange Co. Will abstracts. Not sure if it goes that late > or not. I can't get to where the book is located tonight but will answer > tomorrow. > > Donna > > If someone has abstacts of Orange Co., N.C. wills or estate records I would > appreciate if you would check and see if you can find anything on Frances > Rhodes(female) probably between 1840-1850. I may be contacted at > [email protected] > > Thanks in advance, > Chris > > ==== NCORANGE Mailing List ==== > List Administrator - Larry Noah [email protected] > List Web Site - http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~lrnoah/NCOrange/

Those names not in either index. These are for Will Books A thru F. There is a will for John Copley, wife Sarah, names son & dau but not Francis. If you need that info, let me know. Donna Searching for information on Robert Rhodes and Frances Copley. Robert and Frances were married in Orange County, N.C. in 1810. Evidence points towards Robert being the son of Robert Rhodes of Bertie Co., N.C. Frances was the daughter of John Copley and Sarah Denney of Orange Co., N.C. I am very interested in finding the names of any of the children of Robert and Frances. Any and all information will be a big help and greatly appreciated. I may be contacted directly at [email protected] Thanks, Chris

Hi Chris, I do not have wills for that period but I do have wills for the period of 1752-1793....here is a little of what I found....hope it helps you....pj John RHODES formerly owned land adjacent to Duncan BOHANNON, this is stated in Duncan BOHANNON will dated 29 October 1760. Bill of Sale from William RHOADS to Joseph MOORE I, William RHOADS of Orange County, for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and twenty-five pounds to me in hand paid by Joseph MOORE of the same county, have sold to him a negro girl named June, about fourteen years old. Witness my hand this twenty-first day of July one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six. Test: John MOORE J. WATTS William RHOADS Will Book B Page 120 Will of William RHODES, deceased In the name of God, Amen, this fourth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one. I, William RHODES of Orange County and State of North Carolina, being very weak in body, but of perfect and sound mind and memory, thanks be given unto Almighty God for the same, and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die, I do hereby constitute, ratify and confirm this my last will and testament, that is to say, First of all, I recommend my soul and body into the hands of Almighty God, who first gave them, to be buried in a Christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors, hoping and trusting in the blood and mercy of Jesus Christ that at the general resurrection of the dead, to receive the forgiveness of my sins through Jesus Christ, our Lord. I do hereby give and bequeath of the same in following manner and form. Item, I give and bequeath to my loving wife Mary RHODES, the half part of my estate I am now possessed with, consisting of land, horses, cattle, hogs, and all other household furniture, and the other part to be equally divided between my three children, Hannah RHODES, Elisabeth RHODES, and Alexander ROHODES, to them, their heirs and assigns forever. And I do appoint my loving wife Mary RHODES, and my brother Aquilla RHODES, as Executors of this my last will and testaments, revoking and disannuling all other and form wills and testaments by me made. In witness I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year first above written. Test: Henry BUNCH Thomas RHODES Richard RHODES William RHODES Will was proven in open court at the February term of 1791 and duly recorded. In the will of Samuel TOLBY dated 1789, Elisabeth RHODES is named as a daughter. Richard RHODES is named co-Executor.... And thus ends all the info (typed as I found it) of RHODES and various spelling for the years 1752-1793.....I do hope it helps.....pj

Chris-- I have a book on Orange Co. Will abstracts. Not sure if it goes that late or not. I can't get to where the book is located tonight but will answer tomorrow. Donna If someone has abstacts of Orange Co., N.C. wills or estate records I would appreciate if you would check and see if you can find anything on Frances Rhodes(female) probably between 1840-1850. I may be contacted at [email protected] Thanks in advance, Chris

Hello Everyone, The above surnames were in the area from the late 1700's to mid 1850's or so. The above four names all intermarried. I would love to hear from anyone working on any of these lines. I would be willing to share information with anyone. Carol Ann Vian Bennett in Metaline Falls, Washington

If someone has abstacts of Orange Co., N.C. wills or estate records I would appreciate if you would check and see if you can find anything on Frances Rhodes(female) probably between 1840-1850. I may be contacted at [email protected] Thanks in advance, Chris

Searching for information on Robert Rhodes and Frances Copley. Robert and Frances were married in Orange County, N.C. in 1810. Evidence points towards Robert being the son of Robert Rhodes of Bertie Co., N.C. Frances was the daughter of John Copley and Sarah Denney of Orange Co., N.C. I am very interested in finding the names of any of the children of Robert and Frances. Any and all information will be a big help and greatly appreciated. I may be contacted directly at [email protected] Thanks, Chris

Dear Ancestor Hunters, Some of you listers were discussing Rives/Reeves/Reaves in North Carolina. Can anyone shed light on this woman Tabitha Rives, who was the wife of William Washington of Granville Co., NC, later of Hancock Co., GA? He was a Baptist minister near the Tar River (Granville Co.) in colonial times. After the Revolution, he went to Georgia. Here is a little info which MAY be of help to some listers. TABITHA REEVES or RIVES. WIR00072. The names of the parents of Tabitha Reeves are unknown. In fact, it is family tradition that this is her maiden name. To date, no primary proof of her surname has been found. However, it is possible that some of her relatives migrated to Granville Co., NC also when she and her husband William Washington migrated there. There are many references to the surname Reaves in Granville Co. As early as 1746 one John (IR) Rives signed a petition to separate Granville Co. into a new county. In Zae Hargett Gwynn's WILLS OF GRANVILLE CO., we find listed several Reeves in a 1774 document, a time when William Washington, Tabitha's husband was also in Granville Co.: "1 Aug 1774, Henry White to William Reeves for 25 pds., household furniture and livestock. Wts: Jonathan Reeves, Malachi Reeves." (Will Bk 1, p. 99) It is to be noted that Washington's daughter Mary married a White, as her surname is indicated in his will. Perhaps the White named above was her relative by marriage. In a list provided by Worth S. Ray in COLONIAL GRANVILLE, p. 210, we find the name William Reeves or Reaves among a list of jurors selected to attend Granville County court on or about August 1787. See biographical notes on William Washington for evidence of other Reeves or Reaves family members in 1774 in same county. We find evidence of North Carolina residents of an early period buying and selling land in Brunswick Co., VA in the 1730s-1740s. At that time, Brunswick Co., a huge county, stretched for many miles along the North Carolina border, from approximately Surry Co. on the east to the Blue Ridge mountains on the west. Brunswick Co. DB 2-547 (213) William (W) Reaves of C[r]aven Co., NC to Hubbard Quales of St. Andrews Parish in Brunswick Co. 6 Jan 1742. A lease for 100 acres where sd Reaves did live & now in the possession of sd. Quales, joining on the north side of Red Oak Creek, John Edmunds. Wit: Hugh Williams, Hez Powell, William Read. Proved 6 Jan 1742. Ster Clack CC DB 2-548 (214) William (W) Reaves of Craven Co., NC to Hubbard Quales of St. Andrews Parish in Brunswick Co. 6 Jan 1742. [blank] pds. VA. Quales' release from Reaves for 100 acres which was part of a tract John Edmunds gave to sd Reaves & now in sd. Quales possession, where Reaves did live, joining on the north side of Red Oak Creek, John Edmunds. Wit: Hugh Williams, Hez Powell, William Read. Proved 6 Jan 1742. Ster Clack CC (Dr. Stephen E. Bradley, Jr., "Introduction," BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEED BOOKS, V. 1, 1732-1745 [Lawrenceville, VA: Published by author, 1997], p. 70). In these early Brunswick Co. deeds, we find other variants of this surname: Reaves, as stated and Rives. Even earlier, in 1755, a William Reves is listed on the tax list of Orange Co., NC, as is Stephen Marrett (Merritt?), another person allied with the Rose family of Nap of Reeds area of Granville Co., NC. (Source: William Perry Johnson, "1755 Tax List of Orange County, NC," THE NORTH CAROLINIAN, V. 1, p. 103) Appearance of the surname in Virginia >From CAVALIERS & PIONEERS, V. 5: 21 - Richard - 1742 Surry Co. - S sd of Nottoway 34, 107 - Thomas - 1743 Isle of W - Blackwater Sw; S sd of main Blackwater 333- Richard - 1747 Surry Co - S sd of Nottoway Of course, the Washingtons were of Isle of Wight & Surry Cos., VA. (This is probably more than you want to know about Reaves/Rives/Reeves. Here's a little about Washington, the Baptist.) By 1755, there were growing numbers of General Baptists. ".... Hart and his fellow laborers, William Washington, Sam Davis, James Smart, William Walker and Henry Ledbetter, had great success at Reedy Creek...." Paschal continues: "One of these [independent churches] was Tar River which was twenty miles southwest of Reedy Creek. This church was established in 1749. After it had become a Particular Baptist church in 1761 for a short time it had as its pastor Rev. William Washington who had probably been its pastor previously. Washington while still in Virginia had said that Churchmen were fools. For this prosecution was started against him in the Virginia Courts. Possibly this was the occasion of his coming to North Carolina, but the suit was transferred to the court at Enfield and on its going against him he was compelled to pay more than forty pounds." "REV. WILLIAM WASHINGTON" "a native of Virginia. Bred a churchman. Baptised by Richard Jones at Barley in Virginia about 1745; ordained about 1746, became minister of Tar River in 1738. Continued therein minister to 1756-1761. Resigned in favor of Mr. Abbott while it was Arminian) at the consititution in 1761, resigned the same year to Ledbetter. Married Tabitha Reeves, who bore him many children. Prosecuted in North Carolina for saying in Virginia churchmen were fools. Lost 40 pds. at Enfield." The footnote indicates that the words in parentheses "are canceled by Mr. Edwards....and is a good illustration of Mr. Edward's purpose to obscure as much as possible the work of the General Baptists." (George Washington Paschal, HISTORY OF NORTH CAROLINA BAPTISTS, V I, 1663-1805 [Raleigh: The General Board NC Baptist State Convention: 1930], various pages.) Thanks for any guidance you can give me concerning my lady ancestor, Tabitha Reeves Washington. E.W.Wallace southern California Revolutionary War Service? Baptist ministers were among some of the strongest protestors against the British at the beginning of the Revolution. In Virginia, the Anglican religion was the State Religion. Was William Washington among those providing military service during the Revolution? There are two William Washingtons of North Carolina who were awarded bounty land by the state of North Carolina. The land was located in Tennessee. Washington, William. NC. Ensign. 25 Oct 1783. 1096 acres. Washington, William. NC. Sergeant. 5 Sep 1821. 1000 acres. (Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck, REVOLUTIONARY WAR BOUNTY LAND GRANTS AWARDED BY STATE GOVERNMENTS [Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1996], p. 555) This writer's impression is that Washington may have been too old to have served in the Continental line, which generally attracted younger men who had to serve for a number of years. It is more likely that if he served, he may have served in the militia. A William Washington received a North Carolina Land Grant, a Military grant, of 1000 acres in Davidson Co. The identity of this William Washington is unknown. (FHL film 18,062 North Carolina Land Grants, 3rd page of "Military Grants," Davidson Co.) This may refer to the grant awarded to his deceased brother Etheldred. Revolutionary War Bounty Land Grants include: Washington, Etheldred. NC Fifer. 20 Apr. 1784. 1000 acres to William Washington, heir. Listed just before the above listing is this which may apply to the same man:

Johannes George FRIDDLE had a son, Hans George FRIDDLE, who had a son, George FRIDDLE who married Mary ? George and Mary Friddle had a son, Martin FRIDDLE, who was born Dec. 20, 1797 in Hillsborough, Orange Co. NC. died Oct. 16, 1895 in Flat Creek, Bedford Co. TN. married ca 1818 in Flat Creek, Bedford Co. TN. to Dianna HUDLOW, daughter of John HUDLOW, who was born ca 1799 in Virginia died Aug. 20, 1880 in Flat Creek, Bedford Co. TN. The children of Martin and Dianna HUDLOW FRIDDLE were...... 1. William born ca 1829 in TN. 2. Turley born Jan. 14, 1826 in Flat Creek, Bedford Co. TN. died Feb. 18, 1863 in Bedford Co. TN. married Aug. 21, 1851 to John L. RUSSELL. 3. Emily born Aug. 29, 1840 in Flat Creek, Bedford Co. TN died ca 1863 married Squire Henderson HAGGARD. 4. Emaline born Aug. 29, 1830 in Flat Creek, Bedford Co. TN died June 19, 1920 in Magazine, Arkansas married Sep. 21, 1863 in Bedford Co. TN to John L. RUSSELL. 5. Henry born ca 1834 in Bedford Co. TN died 1863 in Camp Nelson, Searcy Co. Arkansas married 2X #1 1856 to Sara Jane BROWN #2 Feb. 7, 1861 Hopkins Co. TX. to Catherine Nancy FOWLER, daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth FOWLER. 6. Jincy born ca 1835 in TN. 7. Nancy born Sep. 10, 1837 in Bedford Co. TN died June 17, 1919 in Como, Hopkins Co. TX. married 2X #1 1858 to Joseph P. COOPER #2 1864 to William W. GAY. 8. Alfred born Dec. 12, 1839 in Bedford Co. TN died 1926 in Bedford Co. TN married Margaret HIMES. 9. Eliza born ca 1842 in TN married John THORNEBERRY. 10. George Washington born July 10, 1821 in Flat Creek, Bedford Co. TN. died Aug. 19, 1879 in Logan Co. Arkansas married 3X #1 1846 to Elizabeth Jane PRATT #2 1853 Margaret MILLER #3 1857 Louisa CATES. 11. Mary Ann born 1822. 12. Isaac Hezekiah born 1823 in Flat Creek, Bedford Co. TN died Dec. 21, 1888 in Logan Co. Arkansas. married 2X #1 1845 Mary Ann REED #2 1877 Maranda PENDERGRASS. 13. Barbara born 1824 14. Jesse born 1836 in TN married Jan. 19, 1861 to Nancy Caroline SNODDY. If anyone can make any additions or corrections to this please let me know. Thanks. Ann Torbett PO Box 11432 College Station, TX. 77845