Hi All, Below are my Rockingham County, NC, ancestors. Any with the James Martin family would be appreciated. Kindest regards, Mary, Laguna Beach, CA Rockingham County Martin Family beginning with John Martin John Martin, b. abt. 1806, Person Co., NC. (Father: James Martin) married Joannah Vernon, (b. abt. 1813, NC), 12 February 1829, Rockingham Co. NC. Children of John and Joannah: 1. William A. (Dick) Martin, b. 21 January 1830, Rockingham Co., m. Lucy Ann Proctor, (b. 22 September 1832, place ?) 1 August 1850, Rockingham Co. a. Sally A. Martin, b. 18 May 1851, Rockingham Co. b. Robert H. Martin, b. 3 May 1853, Rockingham Co. c. John Henry Martin, b. 1 September 1855, Rockingham Co., m. Sarah Ann Roach, no further information. d. Martha Emma Martin, b. 21 November 1857, Rockingham Co. e. Walter Allen (Dock) Martin, b. 2 February 1860, Rockingham Co. m. Jennie Belle Winchester (b. 31 July 1872) 1887, Fannin Co. TX. f. William A. Martin, b.18 January 1862, Rockingham Co. g. Thomas P. Martin, b. 25 July 1866, Rockingham Co., m. Sarah Jane Gaston, no further information h. Sidney I. Martin, b. 22 July, 1867, Rockingham Co., m. Bettie McGlossen (?), no further information i. Luketti (Lucy) Martin, b. 17 November 1870, Rockingham Co. m. Robert Emmett Grogan, no further information j. Peter J. Martin, b. 21 September 1874, Rockingham Co., m. Cora Oliver, no further information k. James Wyatt Martin, b. 13 June 1877, Rockingham Co., m. Mamie Haynes, no further information 2. Isaac H. Martin, b. 1831, Rockingham Co. m. Rachel Proctor (b. 1831) 3. Nancy Martin, b. abt. 1834, Rockingham Co. 4. Frances Martin, b. abt. 1836, Rockingham Co., m. James Henry Smith 5. Ruth Martin, b. abt. 1839, Rockingham Co. 6. Caroline Martin, b. abt. 1841, Rockingham Co. m. James Henry Smith 7. Henry P. Martin, b. abt. 1844 8. John Tyler Martin, b. 4 December 1847, Stokes Co. m. Sarah Ann Smith 9. Mary Ann Martin, b. abt. 1849, Rockingham Co., m. Noel David Smith 10. Rachel Martin, b. abt. 1854, Rockingham Co. m. Haman Mills James Martin, b. (?) d. 1805, Rockingham County, NC. Wife: Rebechah Sons: William, James, David and Enoch. Dau: Nancy Winchester, Sarah Rhodes, Elizabeth Abbet, Rebecah. Nancy Martin married Coleman Winchester 21 April 1792, Rockingham Co. NC. So far no proof these MARTINs are related to John Martin. John and Joannah Martin's grandson Walter Allen Martin married James and Rebecah Martin's great-granddaughter, Jennie Belle Winchester, 1887, Fannin County, TX.

Andrew Jackson Odle was born circa 1836 in Henry County, Virginia the s/o George Odle and Nellie Brim. He was married in Rockingham County, North Carolina 10 December 1857 to "Alcy Coblar" (Alcie Cobler). They appeared in the 1860 Rockingham Census with a child, Marion Odle, age 1. I have been unable to locate them in subsequent censuses in Va. or N.C. but know he remained active in Henry County as late as 1873. If anyone if familar with this family I'd appreciate hearing from you and comparing notes. Have a Nice Day, Truman Adkins Fieldale, Virginia

"SUNLIGHT ON THE SOUTHSIDE" transcribed by Thomas Walter Duda, Part 1 No copyright notice wa printed in the published text. Contents of Files sun001.txt - (Part 1) Background history, explantion of tithes,etc. <ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/lunenbur/taxlists/sun001.txt> Page #8: THE TITHES The list of tithes of Lunenburg County for the earlier years are almost a unique inheritance, as such records in many of the counties have not survived. Lists for 1748, 1749, 1750, 1751, 1752, 1764, 1769, 1772, 1773, 1774, 1775, 1776 and 1783 are embraced herein. Lunenburg County originally embraced all of the territory from Brunswick County westward to the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains and from the North Carolina line, northward to the divide beween the water of the James and Roanoke rivers. The first loss of territory from the original area, occurred in February, 1752, when Halifax County was created. It is therefore the fact that the lists of tithes for 1748, 1749, 1750 and 1751, embraced the tax paying population of that great section, which now constitutes the following counties: Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Halifa, Charlotte, Pittsylavania, Henry, Patrick, Franklin, practically all of Bedford, most of Campbell and a considerable part of Appomattox. It is a fortunate circumstance that all lists for the early years, 1748,1749 and 1750 are available. They present the earliest complete record, or census, known of the taxable residents of teh far-flund domain of the ancient county,embracing as it diden then, what is now the whole or the greater part of ten counties. ............. ...... .....

I am new to the list. My 2nd great grandparents were Landon Harrison c1790 and Sarah Ann Burgess c1805 who married in Rockingham County 1828. Landon was the son of William and Eleanor Harrison. I do not know the parents of Sarah Ann but possibly George Burgess. William and Eleanor Harrison I believe lived on Town Creek. William died between 1826 and 1829. Landon owned property in Leaksville. The children of Landon and Sarah were Robert David 1833, George Washington c1835, Joel Edward Green 1838 (circuit rider Methodist) and Sarah Ann (Brooks). Landon had brothers John, William, Zachariah,Starling or Sterling. All were born before 1790. I would love information on any Harrison or Burgess. Landon and Sarah both died in Dickson County Tennessee. Mary Harrison Gibson

Help PLEASE!!!!! I am looking for any knowledge that can be found of the WILLIAMS/ALDERDICE/McCLAIN families of Rockingham Co....... Some of these family members left for Tennessee and Kentucky........ Happy to exchange info.......pj -- Paula (pj) Howard Thompson pj@apex.net Listowner of Weakley County, Tennessee Native of Weakley County, Tennessee Home Page http://www.apex.net/users/pj/mama.htm (Under Construction) Please take a look at this url about half way down look for "The Way They Lived......pj Thompson Shares" Hope you enjoy!! http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnstewar/index.htm My Surnames of Weakley County, Tennessee McCLAIN JONES McCLURE MORRISON STARK/STARKS TIBBS JOHNSON KEMP HART HOWARD HUNGERFORD ALDERDICE WILLIAMS "May we all dig ours Roots to form the Branches of our Tree"

Wish to hear from all descendants of William Kallam and his children: 1. Spencer Kallam 2. Susannah Kallam 3. William Kallam (Jr.) 4. John Kallam 5. David Kallam

Hi, I am searching for the Walker JONES family listed in the 1830, 1840 and 1850 Rockingham County, NC Census records. In 1850 Walker is listed as age 65, occupation is listed as none and that he was born in VA. Listed in the household are Mary, age 34, born in VA (his wife????) and Ewell, age 13, Missouri, age 11, Dillard, age 8 and Elizabeth, age 5 all born in NC. I have not been able to locate this family in the NC, GA or TN Census records in 1860, but in 1870, Mary is in the household of son Dillard in Polk County, TN. Any help would be appreciated and would be glad to share what I have. Thanks, Paula Carle Bosch Sweetwater, Monroe County, TN Volunteer of Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness at http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnraogk/index.htm Check out this site!!!!

I was told there was a COBLER/COBBLER Cemetery in Surry County, NC. Would any one of the list members know of such a cemetery and is this county close to Rockingham Co.? My Cobler's are from Rockingham County. I would appreciate any help - thank you. My e-mail address is Velda6205@aol.com.

From: Death Notices From Zion's Landmark John B. MITCHELL died April 29th 1899. He was born in Caswell County, N.C. July 29th 1823 where he spent the early part of his life. At the age of 33 years, he married to Eliza Catherine MONTGOMERY by Elder John STADLER. Shortly afterwards he moved to Rockingham Co. N.C. where he spent the remainder of his life. They lived together for 42 years when his wife died and they had 7 children. He was a member of the Bald Hill Literary and Debating Society. He was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Written by J.M. SHARP and published Nov. 1, 1899

Trying to find the marriage of James Alcorn/Alcon to Mary or Elezbeth Gibson after 1850. They raised their children in Rockingham County, NC. Children were John Will, James Roland, Bob, Mary, Latisia, Minnie, and Elizabeth. Where did the Alcorns seem to migrate from? Kentucky??? Does the Rockingham Heritage list the name of the person who donated the material? There is a cemetery somewhere around Reidsville that has Alcorns in it. Does anyone know where it is? Cathy Sipe Coffer

ISAAC LOWE Will written 14 Feb 1806 Proved Nov Court 1807 In the name of God Amen. I Isaac LOWE of the county of Rockingham County & State of North Carolina Being weak of Body but of Sound & perfect memory-Do make constitute and ordain this my Last Will & Testament In form & manner. Following Viz--- To my Beloved Wife Cathrian LOWE I will & Bequeath all my personal Estate Together with my land and negroes During her natural life & then To be Disposed of in the following manner which will be hereafter mentioned. To my Son Thomas LOWE I will and bequeath the Tract of Land I now live on at my said wifes Death To him & and his hares for ever likewise Two Beds which is now in his possession I also Bequeath to him and his hares. Item-To my daghter Margaret MOORE I give and Bequeath one Bed & furniture Also at my Wifes Death Item-To my Daughter Frankey EDMONSON I give and Bequeath also one Bed & furniture in the manner as above mentioned- Item-To my Daughter Fanney PEARSON I give and Bequeath at my Wife's death as much property Which she may make choice of as will be in value to a good Bed and furniture.- Item-To my Son-in-law Samuel MOORE & my Daughter-in-law Mary LOWE I give and Bequeath to Each five Shillings. I Bequeath my warring apparel and saddle to my Said Son Thomas LOWE. And all the remainder of my Personal estate at My Wifes Death I Bequest to my four children To Wit Thomas LOWE Margaret MOOR Frankey EDMONSON & Fanney PEARSON to be equally Divided amongst them and as to my said Negroes which I am now possessed of It is my will and Desire at my wifes Death and faithful service which they have performed to me I do Hereby absolutely order that they be Set free. All that I am possessed of or that I may hereafter Be possessed with. Viz One Negro woman named Nell the wife of a certain free man named Charles FRIEND. Two Negro men One named Jack the other Charles four negro girls of Woman Beck Mary BETT & Alley Jane. Also one negro Boy named James likewise Two children of the above mentioned Beck Hannah and FRIEND. I do by virtue of This my Last Will and Testament Ordered that they be freed Men & Woman as above mentioned I do likewise constitute & appoint Andrew BOYD My whole and estate executer of this my last Will & I trust to see the same duly performed and Executed revoking and Disannuling all wills Heretofore made by me I witness of which I have set my hand this 14th day of February 1806. Signed Sealed & published & pernounced in presence of Willowby LEE Isaac his mark LOWE James M. CLARIDGE State of No. Carolina Rockingham County Nov Sessions 1807 The within will by Isaac LOWE decd was duly proved in open Court by the oaths of Willowby LEE and James CLARIDGE on motion ordered to be recorded. Ro. GALLAWAY C.

char@vzinet.com wrote: > > Debi, > I checked what you had and my server would not take it. You had > http://www.familysearch.org > Did I make a mistake? Thanks for you trouble and letting me know. > Charliene WRIGHT Miller > Wills Point, Van Zandt Co TX > I read where they are putting Ancestor File on net. Hi, No, you didn't do anything wrong. It seems that the March 1st date may not have been correct. Here's an update I got today: Message: I just returned from a meeting at the Family History Center where I volunteer. I now have the true scoop on the LDS records that will be available online. First of all there are several different types of records that are kept at all Family History Centers. There is never a charge for use of any of this information (nominal fees for printouts). The main files are the Ancestral File, the International Genealogical Index, and the Family History Library Catalogue. The Ancestral file is basically no different than the disks sold by family tree maker containing ancestor charts. The info on these charts can be submitted by anyone whither or not they are a member of the church. The International Genealogical Index information can only be submitted by members. It consists of Individual data that lists birthdates, place of birth and parents. There is a marriage index that gives date and place of marriage. And lastly a parent index which lists all children in a particular family. The info is obviously only as good as the person who submitted it to the file. We tell people to use the data as a starting point only and NOT to take it as the absolute proof. When anything is submitted to ancestral file, you can automatically find out who submitted it by hitting a source key. The persons name and address will be shown. The same is not true for the IGI. You need to order the microfilm in order to find out who the submitter was. The church is currently working very hard at extracting as much information as possible from original records. It is an ongoing process that is checked and double checked for accuracy. As the data becomes available it is distributed to the libraries, once again at no charge to patrons. Neither of these files are going to be released online, at least not at this time. What is going to be released is the Family History Library Catalogue. It will be the most current version, more current than any library now has in it's possession. Basically the FHLC is a complete listing of every record in the possession of the Mormon libraries located anywhere in the world. You can search these records several ways. Locality, surname, film/fiche number/ and author. By finding out what is available you can then decide whether you might like to order the kinformation. Not everything is available for order. Many living people do not allow their books to be microfilmed. However, a library in your area may have the book listed. You can find that out through the catalogue. I have utilized this catalogue extensively throughout the years. I can save a lot of money if I discover that a film I am interested in ordering is in a nearby FHC. Now then, just when will it go online?? Good question. We were told "sometime in March." So it could be online as early as tomorrow, but maybe not. Don't be discouraged if it is not there tomorrow, just check back again. It is going to be online for about a month to see how it works. I have no idea what the plans are for future release. Anyway, you now have the facts straight from the top as I was told them at our meeting. The address will be Familysearch.org Hope this helps, Carolyn

Information submitted by Fannie Louise HEGGIE, 602 Lockland Ave, Winston Salem, NC 27103 in 1990. ------------------------------------------------------------ -------- James M. ADKINS Family Bible of Rockingham County, NC James M. ADKINS born 3-21-1827 died 2-3-1909 Sarah E. ADKINS born 12-6-1837 died 2-28-1919 Joshua Thomas WALL born 5-26-1845 died 8-21-1930 Sarah Ann WALL born 1-19-1864 died 2-5-1944 Archibald HEGGIE born 7-14-1842 died 7-7-1908 Adelaid Virginia HEGGIE born 12-?-1856 died 10-11-1918 Grandma's Memorial Book Mother: Sarah Elizabeth HALL ADKINS born Rockingham County, NC 12-6-1837 died 2-27-1919 Father: James Marshall ADKINS Jr born Brunswick Co. VA 3-21-1827 died 2-3-1909 Grandmother: Mrs Lurania V. ADKINS born 10-13-1796 Grandfather: James Marshall ADKINS Sr born 11-12-1798 Grandmother: Mrs Sarah POWERS HALL Grandfather: James HALL Brothers and Sisters James Henry ADKINS born 11-2-1861 died 1-8-1942 Benjamin Franklin ADKINS born 10-30-1867 Dora Lee ADKINS born 9-5-1871 Emma Katie ADKINS born 3-16-1876 John Patterson ADKINS born 5-30-1881 died 5-31-1934 Cora Euphelia ADKINS born 5-30-1881

Does anyone have information on the Winchester family?

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------375C387F256D Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit http://www.familysearch.org The address keeps coming up as an "unknown host"..any suggestions out there? thanks, Jean Hello everyone, I've gotten a dozen notes like this so I thought I'd point out to everyone - the note says "beginning March 1" - try again Monday or after and I hope it's true! Have fun, Debi --------------375C387F256D Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Message-ID: <36D8A2C4.499E@worldnet.att.net> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 17:58:28 -0800 From: Debi Elliott <debisdigs@worldnet.att.net> Reply-To: debisdigs@worldnet.att.net X-Mailer: Mozilla 3.0 (Win95; U) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: WEATHERLY-L@rootsweb.com, GenConnecticut-L@rootsweb.com, OHCLINTO-L@rootsweb.com, NCGUILFO-L@rootsweb.com, MICALHOU-L@rootsweb.com, NCROCKHA-L@rootsweb.com, NCRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com CC: maring@geneseo.net, dmaring@hotmail.com, rsjary@flash.net, fiero@ibm.net Subject: LDS Online Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi folks, Got this forward today and thought I'd pass it along. This includes (if ALL of Family Search is included) Ancestral File, IGI, Scottish Parish Records, SSDI, Fam. History Library Catalog (wow) and Korean and Vietnam Death Index. Hope I haven't forgotten anything. I trust the person who forwarded it to me, but don't know the previous folks.:) GUESS WHAT! This is not a rumor as I got it first hand at the LDS Family History Library in SLC, UT, today....and it is out on flyers. Beginning March 1st, the LDS church has decided to release Family Search to the internet for a 3 week trial basis at: http://www.familysearch.org They would like everyone to try it out and respond! Happy day! We aren't certain exactly how it will be laid out. May only start with a few of the programs...but it's a start! I hope it won't get out of hand. --------------375C387F256D--

Hi folks, Got this forward today and thought I'd pass it along. This includes (if ALL of Family Search is included) Ancestral File, IGI, Scottish Parish Records, SSDI, Fam. History Library Catalog (wow) and Korean and Vietnam Death Index. Hope I haven't forgotten anything. I trust the person who forwarded it to me, but don't know the previous folks.:) GUESS WHAT! This is not a rumor as I got it first hand at the LDS Family History Library in SLC, UT, today....and it is out on flyers. Beginning March 1st, the LDS church has decided to release Family Search to the internet for a 3 week trial basis at: http://www.familysearch.org They would like everyone to try it out and respond! Happy day! We aren't certain exactly how it will be laid out. May only start with a few of the programs...but it's a start! I hope it won't get out of hand.

I am looking for some help with my Adkins line. My mother was Esther Pauline Adkins. I am listing her family as I know it below. Any help with this family will be greatly appreciated. Billy Nelson nels095@ibm.net Descendants of John F Adkins Generation No. 1 1. John F1 Adkins. He married Alice H Scarlett 08 November 1883 in Organville, NC, daughter of Robert Scarlett and Sarah McKinney. Notes for John F Adkins:Had a brother who owned a lot of land, Oregon Hill. He owned a feed store. Children of John Adkins and Alice Scarlett are: 2 i. Robert2 Adkins. 3 ii. Bruce Adkins. 4 iii. Frank Adkins. 5 iv. Felix Adkins. 6 v. Nannie Adkins. She married Slate. 7 vi. Maggie Adkins. She married Smith. + 8 vii. John Wesley Adkins, born 02 June 1888 in Rockingham County, NC; died 13 February 1959 in Rockingham County, NC. Generation No. 2 8. John Wesley2 Adkins (John F1) was born 02 June 1888 in Rockingham County, NC, and died 13 February 1959 in Rockingham County, NC. He married Cattie Sue Apple 03 July 1909, daughter of Richard Apple and Phoeba Sutton. Children of John Adkins and Cattie Apple are: 9 i. Viola S. Olive3 Adkins, born 08 April 1910; died 02 October 1956. She married John Calvin London. 10 ii. Esther Pauline Adkins, born 12 November 1911 in Reidsville, Rockingham County, NC. She married Virgil Nucholls Nelson 19 April 1930 in Danville, VA. 11 iii. Eleanor Mae Adkins, born 15 December 1918; died 28 December 1963. She married Bracket Jackson.

I am searching for a Conrad Spitzer of New Market, Rockingham Co.,VA. I don't know alot. Family legend says he was a cobbler from Berlin. He married Mahala Pitt daughter of John Pitt. They posted bands in 1812. I know of one child Dianah b:12-25-1815 she married John Green Butcher also of this county son of Jacob David Butcher. They moved to Kansas. Does anyone know of this family. Sheryl Ross

>From what count(ies) and when was Rockingham County formed?

At 11:54 AM -0500 2/22/1999, Jane Matherly wrote: >> I want ancestors with names like Rudimentary Montagnard or Melchizenick >>Von Steubenhoffmannschild or Spetznatz Giafortoni, not William Brown or >>John Hunter or Mary Abbott. Too funny and also true! Thanks for posting this, Jane. You can be sure my next pet will be named Spetznatz, wouldn't saddle the first born with anything but Heather or Jason. --- Mike Warren <http://www.netunlimited.net/~mwarren/> Sine Nomine Farm, Tobaccoville, NC