Hi, I'm going to post this response to the list , since there might be others who could benefit from the books requested... 1) " A History and Genealogical Record of the Stevenson Family from 1748-1779" no author given (and I didn't ask...slapped wrists all around) 2) "The Stephenson Family, a Genealogical Sketch of the Stephenson Family from Henry Stephenson of Scotland to the Present Time" by J.C. Stephenson, pub 1906. 3) " Genealogical Sketch of the Family of David Stephenson" by William Boyce White Jr The Stevenson descendant that I corresponded with said some Stephensons came through the port of Charleston, SC and migrated to Lawrence Co AL . He said the second book cited above indicated that "a Rev Wm Martin, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Ballymoney [Antrim], Ireland raised a company of colonists in 1772 to go to North America. The Stephensons joined in colony and came to America." If you think your folks were part of this group, be sure to search the list archives of the <[email protected] > mailing list. There has been a huge amount of discussion about this particular migration and there is some published material available on-line about it. A search of the list archives will give you the URL....and a lot of info. Other Stephensons came from Ballymoney and arrived in PA, then migrated to NC Folks from both migrations removed to Green and Giles Co TN (about 1812) Oops...I think I just found some notes about Billy's REEDs...saying that "they show up on a map of the Fourth Creek Congregation in Iredell Co NC : Alex REED, George REED, John REED and what looks like George Y or W. REED....The REEDS lived near the South Yadkin River." Another correspondant mentioned a book about a Reed family from this area, "A Reed-Robins Family of the Southeastern United States" pub 1996 and copyrighted by the editors : Dorothy J Barnum, Kay Reed Bedford, Aryl-Jean Vinson Reed, Glenda Reed Swaim. I have no idea where to find any of these books or the Reed researchers. I have emptied my bucket...hope it helps.........~malinda Kerry Lynn Brandoff wrote: > I also had NC people who moved from Rowan Co NC to Giles Co TN at about the > same times as yours and would like to know the titles of the book you > mentioned about Adlai Stevenson's ancestors' migration routes. > Kerry > ----- Original Message ----- > From: malinda <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2001 9:25 AM > Subject: [RowanRoots] Re: [NewRiver] Alexander REED Will 1/11/1775 > > > > > HI Billy, > > > > I descend from John REED who married Margaret CARSON on 5 Mar 1779 > > at Guilford Co NC. John was born 7 Oct 1757 (per the REED family Bible, > > which started with John & Margaret). We haven't found where they came > from, > > (other than they were Scotch-Irish and Presbyterian). Two of their 9 sons > were > > ministers with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church system, one was a doctor > > and another was a lawyer. Two (out of 3) daughters married Campbells. > > > > With the exception of the two daughters who had married Campbells, the > family > > removed to Giles Co TN about 1810. Childeren's names were Robert, Mary B, > > Margaret (Polly), Daniel, Nancy, Rev.John, Dr.James W, William, > > Rev Carson Pate (my line), Andrew, Matthew and Harvey. > > > > I talked with a Stevenson descendant (same line as Adlai)some time ago > > with regard to these folks. He thought his Stephenson/Stevenson folks had > > migrated from Antrim with both the Reeds and Carsons. There's a Stephenson > > enumerated at the household of Rev Carson Pate REED on the 1850 Census > > for Giles Co TN. > > > > The good part is that there were several books written about Adlai > Stevenson's > > Scotch-Irish heritage and forebears and their migration path. I don't > remember > > the book titles off-hand (if you think there's a connection, I'll dig > > them up for you). > > > > ~malinda > > > > > > > > > > [email protected] wrote: > > > > > I found this information in the FHC film of Rowan Wills: > > > > > > >From Alexander READ/REED's will dated 1/11/1775, Rowan County, NC: > > > > > > Wife Margarat [sic] > > > Sons Alexander, Samuel, Andrew, John, George, > > > Daughter Frances Hall, Hannah Knox, Mary Willson [sic](maybe deceased at > the > > > time, left 1/7 for her 2 children Alexander & Margrat) > > > > > > I hope to have it transcribed & on-line this weekend. My curiosity stems > from > > > the fact that Margaret Markland married Alexander READ abt. 1748 in > either > > > Prince Georges or Frederick County, MD. That Alexander was a > schoolmaster per > > > a Frederick County, MD deed. Matthew MARKLAND, Margaret's brother, > immigrated > > > to Rowan County abt. 1770 so I am wondering if perhaps Alexander & > family did > > > not also. > > > > > > Hope the will info helps and if anyone has any connections to the MD > > > READ/REED family, drop me a line. > > > > > > Best of wishes, > > > > > > Billy Markland > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! 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Hello, I am looking for the burial site of William SMITH who died 10 Nov 1780. According to a document I received from a cousin, he was mentioned in the "Moravian Diaries" , Vol IV, page 1634, Bethabara Diary as a military or militia man and was buried in the parrish graveyard. There is mention that he was "shot in camp"...but, since he was born about 1705 and died 1780, I wonder what the circumstances could have been that a 75 year old man should have (a)been shot (b) been defined as a military/militia man. There's also the question of what he was doing at a Moravian camp. Is there an index to the Dobb's Parish Graveyard ? If so, could I please request a look-up for William Smith ?

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Is anyone researching either Speight or Edwards of Anson/ Union Counties? I am looking for info on John Edwards and wife Mary Speight parents of Eliza E Edwards Smith Nita

Hello Everyone: I have recently added over 1,500 new Ancestors to the 1600s Ancestor Data Base with more to follow. The total is now over 21,000 and most all are proven Ancestors of descendants living today. I have also included listings from several National Societies so you will have additional insight as to their approved lines. This should be a big help for those of you trying to prove and separate your various families You may enter the 1600s Ancestor Data Base by going to; http://www.linkline.com/personal/xymox/ Use the link there near the top of the page that says 1600 ANCESTOR DATA BASE. When you get there be sure to read the INFORMATION & HELP page so you understand the codes that I have used and how to best use them. Enjoy Ryan Jackson Data Base Manager

I have lost quiet a few of my email addresses. If we have corresponded over the last few months please send me your addresses when you have time. Thanks, Dale W Burriss

I have a book titled "Moyock, North Carolina, A Pictorial History" with lots of pictures and includes the surnames Sanderson, Hathaway, West, Mathias, Abbot, Sivills, Charleton, Cox, Cooper, Aydlette, Fulford, Lee, Flora, Morse, Jones and many more. It is one of only 500 copies and has a dust cover. I bought it at a flea market thinking there may be some of my family listed but this was not the case, so now I am ready to sell the book. You may email me [email protected] Thanks, Brenda Whitaker Collins Researching; Boone, Whitaker, Tucker, Mitchell, Lindsey, Taylor, Faulkner, Crews, Hart, Elliot, Giddens, McConnell, Mix, Renfroe, Reynolds, Thorn, Tyer, Whiddon

Compendium of Biography Of Henry County, Indiana B.F. Bowen Surnames in this biography are: Harden, Jessup, Bales, Cook, Compton, Test, JOHN C. HARDEN. In the respect that is accorded to men who have fought their own way to success, often times through unfavorable environment and in the face of apparently discouraging circumstances, we find an unconscious recognition of the intrinsic worth of a character which can not only endure so rough a test, but gains new strength through the discipline. Such a character is that possessed by the gentleman whose name forms the caption to this brief review. John C. Harden is a native of Guilford County, North Carolina born on the 23d of March, 1835. His boyhood days were spent upon a farm, and he early became inured to the arduous and ceaseless labor incident to an agricultural life. He had the misfortune, when but sixteen years old, to lose his mother by death, and at nineteen years of age he boldly struck out for himself. During the years of his boyhood his educational advantages had been very limited. In the fall of 1854, believing that his good fortune lay further west, he came to Indiana. He first assisted his father to move, and then secured employment with Jesse B. Jessup. That same fall he assisted in the building of the Union schoolhouse, the substantial character of the structure being attested by the fact that it is still in use, though now as a barn. For five years he was in the employ of various farmers, three years of this time being with John H. Bales, father of Oliver H. Bales. Upon his marriage, in 1859, he became possessed through his wife of a part of the Hiatt farm and then bought another interest in the same farm, thus giving him a holding of ninety-four acres. There was on it at that time but one small house and Mr. Harden was compelled to go in debt for a part of the purchase price. However, this has been his home ever since, and by indefatigable industry, sound judgment and wise economy he prospered so that he was at length enabled to increase his holdings to two hundred and fifty-four acres. This includes nearly all of the Hiatt farm and also two sets of farm buildings. The present residence of Mr. Harden was erected in 1873 and there is with it a good barn and other necessary outbuildings. Nearly all this land is rich and fertile bottomland, situated along the Blue River, and is particularly well adapted to the raising of corn. In addition to this fine property Mr. Harden owns three other valuable farms, one of one hundred acres, which he has owned for fifteen years, an eighty-acre tract adjoining the latter, and he also owns the old Cook farm of one hundred and seventeen acres in Greensboro Township. All three of these farms lie on the line between Wayne and Greensboro Townships, the last named tract having been entered about 1820 by Levi Cook, of South Carolina, who came here from Ohio for a permanent residence in 1.824 or 1825. It has been in the family ever since. Levi Cook also entered, in 1820, what has more recently been known as the Hiatt farm; this has also been kept in the family possession. Part of the residence now standing on the Cook farm was built by him sixty years ago. On the 3d of November, 1859, John C. Harden was united in marriage with Miss Ann Hiatt, the daughter of James and Betty ( Cook) Hiatt. James Hiatt was born in Ohio and his wife was a daughter of Levi Cook the pioneer mentioned above, and his wife, Betty, was still in girlhood when her parents came to the Hoosier state, and she and her husband settled on part of what is now the Harden property. James Hiatt died at the age of forty-one years, when the subject’s wife was but one year old. When the latter was eight years old her mother also passed away, leaving six children, four sons and two daughters, of whom Ann was the youngest. Their names were as follows: Job is an agriculturist at Bennett, Nebraska; Levi is a retired farmer at Tacoma, Washington; Seth is a farmer in Greensboro Township, Henry County, Indiana; Isaac is a miner at Baker City, Oregon, while the other sister, Abigail, died at the age of sixteen years. After the father’s death the mother had faithfully kept her family together, but upon her death they became scattered, Ann and her sister Abigail finding a home with their uncle, John Cook, who lived on the old Levi Cook homestead in Greensboro township. Abigail died there and Ann remained until her eighteenth year, then until her marriage lived with a cousin. Her marriage with John C. Harden was blessed by the birth of three sons, one of whom, William M., died in childhood. The others are Edwin, who married Nettie Compton, and owns part of the old Hiatt farm; he is the father of two children, Hazel and Hoyt; and Horace L., who lives on the old Levi Cook farm, married Emma Test and they have had five children, Margaret, James Alvin, John Frederick, Carol Ann and Russell, the last named dying in infancy. Politically Mr. Harden has given a life long allegiance to the Republican Party, having cast his first presidential ballot for John C. Fremont in 1856. Mrs. Harden is a prohibitionist. Religiously Mrs. Harden is a birthright Quaker and Mr. Harden has since joined that society, of which they are still active and consistent members. While Mr. Harden has given considerable attention to the tilling of the soil, he has not confined his attention to that line alone, but also handles considerable live stock, principally cattle and hogs, and keeps some splendid draft horses. He is also a director in the Citizen’s Bank at Knightstown. He is a public-spirited and progressive citizen, deeply interested in the welfare of his community and all that contributes to its advancement. His business efforts have been crowned with a degree of success richly merited and because of his straightforward, honorable life he has won a high place in the regard of his associates. I typed this for those that are researching these surname. Sorry, but I don’t know any more about this family, or this biography. Typed by Lora Radiches.

Hi all. I just finished adding some new items to my web page which I am willing to do free look-ups from. The added items cover TN, NC, KY, VA, PA, CT, RI, and NJ. That is in addition to the many, many other resources I own which I can do look-ups from covering many states and counties. Check it out. The link to the page is below. Please take a moment to sign my guestbook while you are there. I'll be adding some other items next week also. If you have a web page, I would be grateful if you add a link to my page. Rex Bertram PO Box 651 Redkey, IN 47373 I do Free Genealogy Look-ups from many sources. Check out my web page. http://www.folksites.com/genealogylookups/ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.268 / Virus Database: 140 - Release Date: 8/7/2001

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I'm seeking info on my GGGGrandfather, William C. Gale. The first record found of him was 1820 Census Marlboro County, S C with him being listed as head of household containing 3 males between the ages of 16 and 25. He married Catherine Asson, born abt 1808, in Cheraw, Chesterfield County, S C. He died Aug 20, 1828 in Cheraw. His obit in the Southern Radical, Cheraw, stated he was 30 yrs old and a native of EXETER, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The obit in the Portsmouth Journal, Portsmourh, N H., stated he was formerly a resident of that city. Exeter and Portsmouth are both in Rockingham County, N H. They had 3 sons,all born in Cheraw; John A ( my GGGrandfather ), Charles William, and Thomas L. On a Census for one son, the place of birth of father was listed as N H.; another son said foreign born. A current family member claims he was born in Bath, N C ( which is now in Beaufort County ). Have been unable to locate the names of his parents or siblings if any. I appreciate any help and willing to share what info I have. Charlie L Gale Hartwell, Ga.

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First of all, let me explain that I have the Rutherford Co., NC Deed Index online on my webpage at http://www.rfci.net/wdfloyd UP THROUGH MOST OF THE LETTER "M". This is basically in alphabetical order and you can use the "find" feature on your browser to search. I have had many requests to finish the Deed Index but I don't have the time to sit and abstract the rest of it so I am in the process making digital pictures of the rest of the index and I will be able to do look-ups. Right now I have pictures up into the letter "R" and can do look-ups as long as it is one complete name per E-mail and I will not accept "all the Smiths", etc. I will continue to make the pictures until I get it complete. I hope I have explained it so that everyone understands. I have already placed several messages on the list and all of the the requests that I have recieved have been for something that is already on the webpage or in the part that I don't have the pictures for yet. I am glad to try and help out but I won't even answer anymore E-mail that either wants me to do a look-up in the ! part that is online or the part that I don't have pictures for. As I get more of the photos ready, I will notify everyone in the "Whats New" section on my webpage. Bill

any one tell me how people are arranged on a census"? are they listed in order of their neighborhoods? for the most part neighbors if two people are next to each other on a census , and twenty years later are still next to each other , what does that say about others around them ? what are the three people nearest to them neighbors? Is it possible to find out what parcel of land any of these people owned ?My ancestor is found on the 1830 census of chatham Co NC above him are two people these two are are also listed in the 1800 census If I look on this 1800 census and find one whos name is the same as my ancestor would it probably be a family member perhaps a father since 30 years later it is my ancestor that is found near these same two people ?hope this makes sense any help is appreciated Patricia Caviness Perkins

At 10:47 AM 10/14/01 -0400, Mike wrote: >On another subject, many of us are acquiring digital cameras and >scanners. These devises make it very easy to digitize a document or a >record. We frequently get contributions of these images, and most often >have to decline. The reason is twofold: >Search engines cannot pickup names which are in a digital image. This >requires that acceptable images be accompanied by a text file >transcription of the image. If you can make a transcription of the >document, then an image is usually not required. > >Images of documents are considerably larger in file size than a text >document containing the same information. This means that our server >space would be quickly eaten up by images, when the same information could >be made available in the much smaller text files. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Suggestion: Send in a transcription of the document and then include the sender's e-mail address so those who want a picture for their family files may get the digitalized image direct. For pictures of persons, tombstones, houses, etc., send a notation of what you have and then let people write direct. Good Luck! Keep Looking; keep finding! David Huffines Searching Hofheintz/Huffines/Huffhines/Hoffein/et al Also Paisley, Sikes, Underwood, Williamson, Wakefield.

I am in the process of digitizing the rest of the Rutherford Co., NC Deed Index. I am part way through the "R's" as I write. I will be happy to do look-ups in these pictures but only if you limit your request to one full name per E-Mail. I will not even answer requests for multiples or "all the Smiths", etc. According to the load, I will either send a .jpg attachment of the info or an abstract of the info. This method seems to work right well. You do need a 3 megapixel or better camera. The only drawback is they have to be viewed on the PC since print on 8.5 x 11 is just too small. This may very well be the way that many of us could collect records and make the info available to all. We can always store the info on CD's. We'll see!!! Bill

Documents that were added to the North Carolina USGenWeb Archives and the Tombstone Transcription Project last week are listed at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/newdocs.htm One of the things that I like best about the genealogy hobby is everyone's willingness to share the information that they have found. We see this everyday with the many contributions to the North Carolina USGenWeb Archives. No better example of this can be found than one which is now underway in Onslow County. Beverly Cole is transcribing the complete Will Book 1 for Onslow County, and making the wills available to the genealogy public: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/onslow/onslowwill1.htm If your research includes Onslow County, be sure to give Beverly a big thanks. On another subject, many of us are acquiring digital cameras and scanners. These devises make it very easy to digitize a document or a record. We frequently get contributions of these images, and most often have to decline. The reason is twofold: Search engines cannot pickup names which are in a digital image. This requires that acceptable images be accompanied by a text file transcription of the image. If you can make a transcription of the document, then an image is usually not required. Images of documents are considerably larger in file size than a text document containing the same information. This means that our server space would be quickly eaten up by images, when the same information could be made available in the much smaller text files. So, what type of images are acceptable? An item which cannot be accurately described by text, such as an original Civil War document, or an ornate marriage record, or other items which have heirloom quality. Some old photographs are rich in genealogical data, a good example being found at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/mitchell/mvs.htm The accompanying text file needed for the search engines is at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/mitchell/schools/mvs.txt If you have items that you would like to share, please let us know. No piece of information is too small or too large. You never know when one bit of information will help someone unlock their dead end. Mike File Manager, NC USGenWeb Archives

History Of Rush County Indiana Brant & Fuller 1888 Surnames in this biography are: Nixon, Risk, Henby, Mullin, Ogden, CHARLES O. NIXON, son of Benjamin and Sarah (Risk) Nixon, was born in Ripley Township, Rush Co., Ind., May 25, 1845. His father, born January 10, 1819, was a native of Perquimans County, N. C., and came to Carthage with his uncle, Elijah Henby, in 1835. He was Justice of the Peace in Carthage for twenty-four years, and never had a case reversed, when appealed from his decision, in that time. He was a local preacher in the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and died in Rushville, December 4, 1883, as he lived—a Christian gentleman. Charles’ mother was born September 12, 1824, in Virginia, and came to Indiana in an early day. Charles is the eldest of ten children, six boys and four girls, only three of whom are now living, the other two, Lucius residing at Centerville, and Lee in Rushville, Ind. Charles attended school at Carthage, and grew to manhood among the scenes of his boyhood. At the age of eighteen, when the country needed his services, he enlisted in Company E, 9th Indiana Cavalry, on December 12, 1863; was taken prisoner at the battle of Franklin, Tenn., in 1864, December r, and was a prisoner four months. He came home broken in health, as did so many thousands of the brave boys who spent the best years of their lives in their country’s service. When he came home, after partly regaining his health, he went into the mercantile business, which he followed for several years. In April, 1866, he married Jeannette Mullin, daughter of Rev. M. H. and Harriet (Ogden) Mullin. Rev. Mullin was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and came from Ohio to Indiana. His life ended at the home of his son-in-law, the subject of this sketch. He had been a preacher of the gospel for nearly thirty years, all of which time he was a member of the Southeastern Indiana Conference. The names of the children born to Charles O. and Jeannette (Mullin) Nixon are: Gurney, born August 11, 1868; Frederick, born December 12, 1874; Grace, born December 14, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Nixon have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Carthage for several years. At the election for county officers in 1886, Charles was the Republican candidate for county Recorder, and was elected for a term of four years. This fact speaks for it self, as to the esteem in which he is held by his neighbors and friends. He possesses the elements of an efficient and obliging official and such he will doubtless prove to be. I do not know anything more about this family, or any of the surnames mentioned. I have this in a book, and thought I would post for those that are researching these surnames. Enjoy! Typed by Lora Radiches Jax, Fla

The SANDERS MOST WANTED page has been updated. There are 16 new names - 440 total! Please visit at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/sanders.html and see if your elusive SANDERS/SAUNDERS is there! Visit http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/ to see other surname Most Wanted web sites. -- Yvonne Oliver Bowers (Looking for Joshua b. 1765 PA) Listmom - SANDERS-L Family List mailto:[email protected] SANDERS Most Wanted http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/sanders.html Yvonne's Rootsweb Resource Page: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/