Alice wrote: > Hope this doesn't sound like too stupid of a question, but who in the > world > was Lorenzo Dow that he had so many people named after him? > Ha! I had the same question when I began genealogy research last year! It's not stupid at all--a very relevant question in this business! Check out the article at http://www.ancestry.com/home/Myra_Vanderpool_Gormley%5CShaking_Family_Tree06-12-97.htm (all on one line) for a brief bio on Lorenzo. In short, he was an evangelist who preached in the US and Europe around 1800 and initiated 'camp meetings'. (I did a search on a Web search engine and found over 2300 entries of folks with ancestors that have 'Lorenzo Dow' as their given names!) Terri McDonald Hauk motfot@tdl.com

Hello all, I'm trying to locate any information on my Paternal grandmother's family. I don't have much info to go off of. All I know is that my grandmother Zoyah Ray was born Dec. 28, 1909 in Wake county(?) Her father was Lorenza Ray (no known b date) her mother was Josephine Umphrey (no known b date) but given the age that people had children back then I place their births at around 1880 or so. If anyone has any info on these or any other Rays from NC, please contact me. Maurice Thomas

Have been out of town, just digging into my email. I was elated to see Louise Overton's postings for the Person Co estate records, etc....I believe I've discovered some lateral and allied families. I'm relatively new at all this and wonder if someone would enlighten me about how to get copies of these records--I believe the Yarbrough and Moore families belong to "us". Thanks for any advice! Karen Karen King Turner, researching: BANDT, BLANKINSHIP, FAUSCH, HOPKINS, LIVINGSTON, ORSBURN, PAGELOW, POWELL, RUSSELL, TIGH, TURNER http://www.afn.org/~afn04266/Henderson/Turner/turner.html

Hello.. I am NOT new to this list and I would welcome ANY references to the name, MARTIN. ANY MARTIN who lived ANYWHERE NEAR Orange Co. in the 1700s. Thanks! Jeffrey L. Martin martin@fairind.com http://www.angelfire.com/tx/lineage/index.html

> I would welcome anyone that is researching COBLE,CAUBLE,KOBEL, in Orange county or any related names Thanks > -- Jannine Coble Gregory 1923 Cypress Point West Austin, Texas 78746-7108 512-327-0274 512-327-5095 FAX

Alice.. I never laughed so hard when I saw your post. Here's a few more: Name Birth date Spouse Hamrick, Lorenzo Dow 1830 Moss, Lorenzo Dow, Ranza August 1851 BRADLEY, Martha Ann Wilkie, Lorenzo Dow 1818 Wilkie, Lorenzo Dow 1862 RANDALL, Cora Wilkie, Lorenzo Dow, Lt. 1836 ALLEN, Emmaline Jeffrey L. Martin martin@fairind.com http://www.angelfire.com/tx/lineage/index.html

THIS MAY BE TOO LATE IN TIME, BUT HERE IS SOME OTHER CRAWFORD DATA. JOHN FOX WINSTON-SALEM, NC Section III (Northwest Quadrant of Cross Roads Presbyterian Church) 140 Crawford, Lucie McLIwaine, wife of S. J. Crawford. Born Jan. 19, 1850. Died Mar. 21, 1898. (Double stone) 140 Crawford, Samuel J., born Oct. 15, 1830. Died Dec. 2, 1899 (Double stone) 141 Crawford, infant son of S. J. & L. M. Crawford, July 2, 1870 Union Ridge United Church of Christ Old Cemetery Census A - 4 Crawford, Henderson (on line with Cedars) Died Feb. 11, 1902 Age 97 years M - 14 Crawford, Celia A. (My Mother) Born May 7,1812. Aged 73 years and 4 days M - 15 Crawford, John Died July 1852. Age 45 years M - 13 Crawford, Levi. Died April 10, 1862. Aged 25 years 11 mos. 19 days M - 16 Crawford, Nathaniel. Died June 23, 1864. Aged 25 years 11 mos. 18 days. A - 3 Crawford, Silvy. Died Sept. 1868. Age 35 yrs. (Grave on line in back)

Hope this doesn't sound like too stupid of a question, but who in the world was Lorenzo Dow that he had so many people named after him? I have seen the name Lorenzo Dow __________(surname varies) all over the place, including in my Rathbun line, none of whom made it this far south as far as I know. Now here's another one (see below), my curiosity has finally gotten the better of me. Alice Allen ---------- <snip> > > Lorenzo Dow DUNCAN age 5 and 1/2 years, apprentice to George DUNCAN > ><snip>

Guilty as charged. I just found & joined the list on Friday, have been lurking to get a feel of things. My husband's father's paternal lines are all Quaker, mostly from Orange Co. Those lines are Allen, Atkinson, Cox, Dixon, Hadley, Lamb, Pike, Stout, Stuart, Woody, etc. I have a lot of Hinshaw's records for these surnames. Have been enjoying the postings on marriages, etc., I'll be digging up the Orange Co. marriage records I've copied here soon to post. Alice (& Don) Allen ---------- > From: Larry Noah <larmil-1@worldnet.att.net> > There have been a number of new subscribers lately. The list now > totals over 350. The vast majority of these new people just sit back and > wait for something to happen. <snip>

In a message dated 1/14/98 6:02:52 PM, brneyes@netpath.net wrote: << Looking for information on my father's maternal grandparents.....James Monroe CRAWFORD born December 13, 1855....died March 24, 1933. He married Julia Frances WEBB(date of birth November 27, 1957) on December 18, 1877. Julia died on August 20,1952. I have been fortunate to talk to a great-aunt, but unfortunately like some of us, she did not think about asking questions concerning her ancestors and hertiage while her parents were able to answer them. Thanks in advance for any help or information. Pam >> Hi Pam, Here are some Crawfords that appear to be contemporary with yours. 35 Crawford, Harriett, In memory of Harriett, wife of Phillip Crawford Born Oct. 20, 1805, died Mar. 11, 1866, Aged 60 Ys, 4 Ms & 21 Ds 159 Crawford, Jacob was borned April 25th, 1834, died August 23th, 1837 32 Crawford, Mary. Born Nov. 22, 1820. Died Jan. 18, 1886 84th Psalm, 11th verse 34 Crawford, Phillip. Born Dec. 16, 1804, died Oct. 10, 1885 These were found in the Stoney Creek Presbyterian Cemetery in Caswell/Alamance County, North Carolina. Hope that this is of some value to you and your family research. John Fox Winston-Salem, NC

Message text written by INTERNET:NCORANGE-L@rootsweb.com >< Hi Beaver Researcher: You didn't list your name or address! My step-grandmother was a Beaver. She lived in Siler City, Chatham County where many Beavers still live. You might want to look there. Quite a few Beavers live south of Siler City towards the Bennett area of Chatham County. Chatham is right next door to Orange, so there could be some connection there. Good Luck! Linda

In a message dated 1/14/98 3:40:00 PM, bcampos@mho.net wrote: << Have not heard from anyone researching MASON or POWELL in Orange Co . Am I the only one with these names in Orange Co?? William mason married Rebecca Emily Powell in 1805,need parents of both or anyone else that is related to them. They later moved to Franklin Co Tennessee and that is where they died and are buried. Sure could use anyones help in finding information on Powell and Mason. Thanks to you all Have a Great Day! Brenda Mason Campos Aurora,Colorado>> Hi Brenda, I have only one Mason that eventually lived in Person County, which is adjacent to Orange County, a John Mason who married Prisilla Wells(Wills) in Granville County, then moved to Person. There are several Masons in Person County at the time that mine arrived there, including another John Mason. One of them was a Charles Mason who acted or was clerk of court for the county at one time. This was in the very early 1800's. You might want to check that counties U. S. GenWeb site to see if anyone has posted any data there. You could also post your own inquirey there, which could result in some success. Good luck, John Fox Winston-Salem, NC

Hello, I'm new to this list and am searching for the parents of Joseph James Boone b.1872/74, Raleigh, Wake County, NC.. My information indicate his father's name may have been James Leonard Boone and Sarah Lewsaha/Lewsader but I can't locate any records on them. Any direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Brenda Collins Searching Boone, McConnell,Giddens, Faulkner, Taylor, Mix, Renfroe, Tucker, Whitaker, Hart, Herring

Hello Everyone! Have not heard from anyone researching MASON or POWELL in Orange Co . Am I the only one with these names in Orange Co?? William mason married Rebecca Emily Powell in 1805,need parents of both or anyone else that is related to them. They later moved to Franklin Co Tennessee and that is where they died and are buried. Sure could use anyones help in finding information on Powell and Mason. Thanks to you all Have a Great Day! Brenda Mason Campos Aurora,Colorado

Hi Larry & All: I am one of the lurkers - I subscribe to the list because I am looking for Gibsons and Beltons. Thanks for the prod Larry. Robert Gibson, b NC 1793 m 1810 to Martha Belton, b 1792, may be the daughter of James Belton. Robert enlisted in war of 1812 from Wentsworth, Rockingham, NC in 1814. Their first five children; Absolam, Tillman, James M. Lucinda & Elizabeth were born in NC and the family then moved on to TN, IL and MO. Looking for parents of Robert and Martha or any info pertaining to them. Since there were many Gibsons in NC I thought I might find a connection on this list. I will try and contribute to the list. This is an excellent list and I really appreciate the material contributed from fellow members. -- Betty Jo Gibson Scott New Email: bjsbytes@enid.com My Genealogy Home Page: http://www.harvestcomm.net/personal/bjsbytes/

Hi everyone! Thanks for the nudge Larry, I have to admit that I have enjoyed reading all the postings on the list, seem to have forgotten reason for subscribing in first place.<S> Looking for information on my father's maternal grandparents.....James Monroe CRAWFORD born December 13, 1855....died March 24, 1933. He married Julia Frances WEBB(date of birth November 27, 1957) on December 18, 1877. Julia died on August 20,1952. I have been fortunate to talk to a great-aunt, but unfortunately like some of us, she did not think about asking questions concerning her ancestors and hertiage while her parents were able to answer them. Thanks in advance for any help or information. Pam

Message I sent to the Allens was returned. But I copied the exact address and pasted from their communication. I get too many return emails for some reason. regards george w. dixon, ft. worth, tx.

Hello Orange County Cousins, Here are my many surnames and am more than willing to share any and all information. COPLEY, NICHOLS, HARRIS, WILSON, KENION/KINNION/KENYON, RIGGS, WALKER, HALL, DEAL, AND shaw. I have started a COZART mailing list and welcome all to join in the discussion. For more information, please visit my Web Site listed in my signature or write to me. Thanks to Larry for his gentle shove. <g> Barbara -- Barbara Farthing Bonham Summerville, SC Cherry Stone Creek http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/9515

Have enjoyed reading and gathering all the wonderful info from this "list." Watson DURHAM, b. c1815, De Kalb Co., TN. His sons are; (William Edward ,ggGrandfather), Aaron & John B. The info is his family came from Orange Co.,NC. connection? Mary :)

I have hesitated to list my family because I am not sure if they were from Orange or Casswell county. However, having been pushed, I will take a chance. Looking for information on Jeremiah Beaver, possibly a son of Martin or Jesse Beaver. Born in Amelia County Virginia 19 May 1757 and died in Orange/Caswell county about 1845. He may have had brothers William, Benjamine and Joel or John. I have very little information on this member of my family and would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks