Hi all. My "Genealogy Look-up" webpage has has been down for about 3 weeks. It is now back up and running. If you have tried to go to my webpage and have not been able to get to it, please try again. The link is listed below. This webpage is dedicated to offering free genealogy look-ups from the MANY sources which I own. These sources which I have and which I offer to do the free look-ups from include records which cover many states. If you have a webpage of your own, I would also 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

History Of Rush County Indiana Brant & Fuller 1888 Surnames in this biography are: Parker, Draper, Patton, Morris, Trueblood PHILIP D. PARKER Who for more than fifty years has been a resident of Center Township, and who is one of the substantial and prominent farmers of Rush County, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, April 21, 1818. He was the son of Benajah and Grace Parker, the former of whom was born in Northampton County, N. C., of English and Welsh descent, and the latter was born in Augusta County, Ga., of English and Irish descent. His father and mother came with their respective parents to Belmont County, Ohio, and there they became acquainted and were married in the year 1809. His paternal grandparents were Jacob and Rhoda Parker, who were natives of England and Wales, respectively. His grandfather, Jacob Parker, in his youth was apprenticed to a ship carpenter, but having no taste for that trade, he ran away, and putting his effects in a small wooden chest, he boarded a vessel and came to America, whither he arrived in time to participate in gun—boat building during the Revolutionary War, and thus loaned a helping hand to the striving colonists, lie died in Belmont County, Ohio, in about the year 1828. That same wooden chest is still an heirloom in the family, and is now in possession of the subject of this sketch. His wife, whose maiden name was Rhoda Draper, had preceded him, her death having- occurred in about 1822. The maternal grandparents of our subject were William and Rachel Patton, who were respectively natives of Ireland and England. When tile subject of this sketch was four years’ old, his parents removed to Jefferson County, Ohio, where his boyhood was spent upon a farm. In 1836 he accompanied them to this State, and after a residence of a few months in the village of Raysville, Henry County, the family came to Rush County, and settled upon a farm in the northern part of Center Township, and two miles southeast of Knightstown. There our subject spent the rest of his youth and early manhood, assisting to clear and cultivate the farm, he has ever since continued to reside upon the same old homestead, his occupation being that of a farmer. He was married September 11, 1851, to Miss Joanna Morris, who was born in Washington County, this State, October 9, 1822. Her parents, Benoni and Rebecca Morris, were both natives of North Carolina. The former was the son of Mordicai and Abigail Morris, and the latter was the daughter of John and Jemima Trueblood. Mr. and Mrs. Parker are the parents of five children, Ella M., Theodore F., Benoni M., Sophia A. and Virginia W., all of whom are living except Ella M., who died in the sixteenth year of her age. Mr. and Mrs. Parker are members of the Friends’ Church. In politics, Mr. Parker formerly affiliated with the Whig party, casting his first vote for Gen. Harrison in 1840. Since 1856 he has supported the principles of the Republican Party. His farm contains 260 acres of excellent land, about 200 of which are in cultivation. It contains a handsome residence and good barn, and is one of the most desirable farms in Rush County. I found this in a book that I have, and thought I would post for those that are researching this surname

History Of Rush County Indiana Brant & Fuller 1888 Surnames in this biography are: Whiteman, Farlan, WILLIAM WHITEMAN Was born in Rush County, Ind., June 5, 1829, and is the fourth in a family of eight children born to Jacob and Mary (Farlan) Whiteman, who were natives respectively of Pennsylvania and North Carolina. His father, Jacob Whiteman, emigrated to Indiana in 1820, being one of the first settlers of Rush County. His death occurred in 1865. The mother of Mr. Whiteman was born in 1793 and died in 1880. The subject of this sketch was educated at the common schools. He now owns 180 acres of land, which was entered in 1822, by his father. Mrs. Whiteman is a native of this county, born May 11, 1834. Mr. and Mrs. Whiteman are the parents of the following children: Sarah E., Horace G., William H., Mary E., Martha J., and Emily B. He is a Republican, and a member of Milroy Lodge No. 139; F. & A. M. Mr. Whiteman has been a resident of this township for fifty-eight years, and is highly esteemed by his fellow Citizens. I found this in a book that I have, and thought I would post for those that are researching this surname

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I will be happy to do lookups in Rowan county Marriages 1753-1868 Please NO ALL OF ONE SURNAME If you are unsure whether the marriage took place in Rowan or not please let me know and I will check in surrounding areas. Also if the marriage was prior to 1800 let me know and I can check in another source, if you are unsure of the county. Cindy

Hello folks, I have posted a notice concerning vandalized headstones from local cemeteries. Please identify their rightful cemeteries if you can. Go to http://home.att.net/~hbridges/sandy.htm to read more, and see photos. Thanks, Myrtle Bridges

I will be happy to do lookups in Orange County Marriage bonds 1779-1868. PLEASE NO ALL OF ONE SURNAME REQUEST Cindy in NC

The planned release of the cd version of the Old Pendleton District database cd originally planned for 15 September has been delayed to 15 October. It will contain the version of the database updated 1 October rather than that of 1 September as previously announced. Old Pendleton District SC was the 3 westernmost counties of SC which is bordered by counties in NC and GA in addition to those of SC. It contains 318,000 names and 107,000 marriages in single gedcom/database. Most states and several foreign countries are represented in the data for residents of OPD, their ancestors, and their descendants. This cd is offered approximately quarterly by the Old Pendleton District Chapter of the SCGS. http://oldpendleton.homestead.com/index.html Most questions about the cd are answered here http://jrshelby.com/opdcd/

Searching: Hicks(Hix), Mattox, Allen, Peacock, Poore, Pendleton, Poer, Poore, Cobb, Dukes, Barber, Fowler, Grant, etc. Everett E. Hicks in Fl. [email protected]

Hi all, The WebWide Surname Locator at http://www.obitlinkspage.com/surnames/ has been updated and reindexed to include hundreds of thousands of surnames. Note: If you put in a surname and it comes up with no results, try hitting the SEARCH button on the results page a second time. Sometimes this will trigger a fresh index. Hope this helps. Bill Cribbs Obituary Central http://www.obitcentral.com GenDirectory.com http://www.gendirectory.com

Hello to all friends of NC Genealogy and Heritage! In the aftermath of America's Tragedy, we are encouraged by the heart and spirit of genealogists everywhere. North Carolina's rootsweb folk are particularly noteworthy. These researchers; historians and genealogists have gotten right back into their "research mode". Great therapy to be sure. Longfellow has some encouragement, written some 160 years ago. (If you'd like to read the entire poem, see the link below) PSALM OF LIFE (ca. 1840) Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time. the full version may be found at: http://www.zoomnet.net/~petecol/longfelo.html#psalm Full speed ahead as we near the Nov. 5 and 15 deadlines for our forthcoming: Granville, Robeson, Stanly, Tyrrell, and Warren County Heritage books. Family writers workshops are to be held: Oct. 1 Warren Co., NC - 12 Noon at the Lions Den in Warrenton, NC Granville Co., NC - 7 PM New EMS building Take Exit 191 from I-85 go east approx. 1/2 mi. on Hwy 56 to So. Campus Dr. Turn in at the Vance Granville Comm. College sign. EMS is the white building on your immediate left. Oct. 8 Robeson Co., NC - 12 Noon Lumberton Library Stanly Co., NC 7 - PM Hampton Inn, Albemarle Tyrrell Co., NC workshop was Sept. 23 for more details, our Rootsweb friend Jane Barnhill has created a website for easy reference: http://www.geocities.com/bjbarnhill/Tyrrell.html Don & Becky Mills [email protected]

Hello Researchers, I have posted the "Descendants of George Washington "Piped" Whistler" to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccumber/pipes.htm Visit when you can. Thanks! Myrtle Bridges

My new EM Address is [email protected] Please update your personal address books with this updated information. Thank you, Barbara

I have added thousands of early marriages to my web pages. They include Alabama, Iowa, Kentucky, Texas and more. Stop by and have a look. http://www.imagin.net/~tracers/marriage_databases.htm Happy Searchin' Brenda Visit my web site for databases of AL, GA, IA, IN, KY, MO, NC, TN and TX: CENSUS ONLINE & OTHER DIGGINS http://www.imagin.net/~tracers/census1.htm

28 Jul 1783 Apprentice bond, Elijah Sails, orphan s/o Sarah Sales, 14 months bound to William Wragland 30 Jul 1783 Apprentice bond, CHARLES SWEETIN, orphan, bound to Benjamin Cleveland 31 Jul 1783 Bastardy bond, THOMAS HOPPER, is charged with begetting a girl child on MARGRET ADAMS 31 jul 1783 Bastardy bond, BENJAMIN ELLEDGE is charged with begetting a bastard child on LUCIE JORDAN 28 Oct 1783 Apprentice bond ROBER WATTERS, orphan, bound to AARON CAMPELL 28 OCt 1783 Apprentice bond, GEORGE WATTERS, orphan, bound to AARON CAMPELL 29 Oct 1783, Apprentice bond, BECK REDMAN, d/o LETTICE REDMAN bound to Benjamin Cleveland 29 Oct 1783 Apprentice bond, AMY REDMAN, d/o LETTICE REDMAN, bound to Benjamin Cleveland 29 Oct 1783 Apprentice bond, GODFREY REDMAN, s/o LETTICE REDMAN, bound to BENJAMIN CLEVELAND 28 Jan 1784 Bastardy bond, WILLIAM PROPHITT, charged with begetting a bastard child on MARY WILKIE 28 Apr 1784, Bastardy bond REBECCA BROWN, charged with bearing a bastard child 26 Apr 1784 Guardian bond, GEORGE MORRIS, appointed guardian to GEBAS PERKINS, minor orphan 26 July 1784 Bastardy bond EDWARD PINCKSTON is charged with begetting a bastard child on CASSA BARNS. 28 Jul 1784 Bastardy bond, ELIZABETH GREENSTREET, is charged with bearing a bastard child. 28 Jul 1784, Bastardy bond, LEVEN COLE, is charged with begetting a female bastard child on JANE ADAMS __jul 1784 Apprentice bond LETTICE REDMAN of her own free will binds herself as a Slave to BENJAMIN CLEVELAND for 3 years.

Does anyone know of a web site where I can print out a copy of a family crest that is large enough to see some detail. This will be used for a cake pattern to take to a family gathering, so I do not think it would be and infringement on any rights. I have found several sites on the internet but they all cost more than I am willing to or can afford to pay at the moment, especially since it is a one time thing--also time is very short. My family name is Maultsby/Maulsby/Malsby it would be nice if I could find something at least similar to that name. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I apologize if this is inappropriate for our list. Dale W Burriss

11 Dec 1778 Bastardy bond Anthony PATE, stands charged with bastard child begotton on ARENDER BAKER 10 Dec 1778 Apprentice bond HANNAH CARTWRIGHT, age 16 d/o JOSEPH CARTWRIGHT, bound JAMES GRAY 10 Dec 1778 Apprentice bond SAMUEL JACAWAY, orphan , s/o SAMUEL JACOWAY, bound to ISAAC LOW 10 Dec 1778 apprentice bond JOHN JACAWAY, orphan, s/o SAMUEL JACAWAY, dec'd, bound to ISAAC LOW Mar 1779 Apprentice bond JOSEPH CARTWRIGHT, orphan boy age 5, s/o JOSEPH CARTWRIGHT, bound to ROWLAND JUDD 1 Mar 1779 Apprentice bond MOSES POOR, boy chld s/o ELIZABETH POOR, 2 yrs old, bound to MOSES POOR, SR. 9 Aug 1779 Apprentice bond, JAMES ROWE binds himself to EDMUND DENNY for 12 years. 7 Mar 1780, Bastardy bond NIPPER ADAMS begetting female bastard child on MARGARET ADAMS 8 Mar 1780 Guardians bond THOMAS PAYNE TO ELIJAH ISAAC, Thomas PAYNE appt guardian to DANIEL PAYNE, a minor orphan 8 Mar 1780 Apprentice bond ELIZABETH MARTIN orphan, age 7 d/o THOMAS MARTEN bound to ANDREW BAKER 10 Mar1780 Apprentice bond GEORGE COMBS, age 15 orphan s/o LUCRESSEE COMBS,bound to WILLIAM LENIOR 6 Mar 1781 Apprentice bond JOHN JACAWAY, s/o SAMUEL JACAWAY, orphan bound to JOSHUA GREER,weaver. 6 Sep 1781 Apprentice bond SILAS VICKAS, age 15, s/o ELIAS VICKAS, bound to JAMES FLETCHER 4June 1782 Apprentice bond GEORGE ADAMS, orphan, s/o CHARLES ADAMS bound to THOMAS JOHNSON, hatter 5 June 1782 Apprentice bond PATTIE CHILDRESS age 3 orphan , d/o JOHN CHILDRESS bound to JAMES WILLIAMS 5 june 1782 Apprentice bond CHARLES ADAMS , AGE 12 orphran s/o CHARLES ADAMS bound to CHARLES GORDON, carpenter 27 Jan 1783 Apprentice bond RACHEL THORNTON, orphan, bound to THOMAS DIXON 30 jAN 1783 CHARLES ADAMS, orphan s/o CHARLES ADAMS, bound to NATHANIEL BURDINE 30 jAN 1783 Bastardy bond JAMES REYNOLDS charged with begetting a bastard child on ELIZABETH GREENSTREET 30 Jan 1783 Bastardy bond, BENJAMIN GLOVER charged with begetting a bastard boy child on ELIZABETH ADAMS 30 Apr 1783 NANCY ADAMS, orphan bound to JOHN BARTON 29 Apr 1783 Bastardy bond JOHN HALL, JR, charged with begetting bastard child on SARAH ADAMS 29 Apr 1783 Bastardy bond FRANIE NANCE has brought forth a bastard girl; George and William Combs bondsmen 30 Apr 1783 Bastardy bond JAMES NANCE is charge with begetting bastard child on JUDITH COMBS 29 jUL Bastardy bond WILLIAM NEWBERRY is charge with begetting a bastard child on RACHEL HARRISON

The OLIVER MOST WANTED page has been updated. There are 12 new names - 274 total! Please visit http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/oliver.html and see if your elusive OLIVER is there! You will also find links to Rootweb Message Boards for OLIVER there. And visit http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/ to see other surname Most Wanted web sites. -- Yvonne Oliver Bowers, (Looking for John OLIVER of Cornwall) Listmom - OLIVER-L mailto:[email protected] OLIVER Most Wanted http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/oliver.html My Rootsweb Resource Page: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/

Matthew Moore in his will dated 10 Oct 1801, Pro Dec 1801 Stokes county mentions the following slaves: Reah, Fanny, Grace, Siphon, Sarah, Ledla, little Sarah, Squire, Easter, Little Nan, Nan wife of Squire, Aggy, Phillis, Suckey Squire, Jr., Bartlett, Moses, Joe, Peter, Ben, Isaac,Hannah, Pat,Arthur, Lucy, Nell He also mentions land in Tennessee on Harpeth Creek

7 Mar 1814,Will of REV.SIMON PETER, Salem. pro Sept 1819, Stokes county NC My musical instruments to my dau: Susanna Elizabeth Wife: Martha, lifetime estate after decease fo my dau her legacy to go to my brother DAVID PETER, of Gradenhuetten, Ohio and my sister ANNA PETER of Zeist, Kingdom of Holland. Exr: Samuel Stoltz, warden of the Brethrens.