Can any one tell me what was the minimum age to be a juror in the early 1700's in VA ? Thanks, Gary

I have updated my "History of the Federal Census Records and How to Use Them" essays. With all of the new information on the web it was time for a major face lift and time to add new information. If you are one of the people who is using this information in your genealogy classes you might want to stop by and pick up a new copy. Just please let me know that you are still using it. And for those of you who are new on the net or new to genealogy or simply someone who wants to learn more about this resource - I invite you to drop by and learn about the Census Records. http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas/learningcenter.html If you know of another list where this information might be of interest please feel free to forward it. Enjoy. Linda lhaasdav@mindspring.com Home.page http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas Marion.Co.AR http://www.rootsweb.com/~armarion List hostess for -h.a.a.s/l.e.w.a.l.l.e.n/w.a.s.h.i.n.g.t.o.n n.c

<keep getting the error message that OLE2NLS.dll cannot open. > When I reinstalled Windows this message disappeared. Kathryne

Anyone in the Gaston Co area know if the Historical Society still has Laban Miles Hoffman's book "Our Kin" available. Would like a copy. Joyce jreece@icx.net

Does anyone know of a list for the german community in early N.C.? E. Hollifield

Is anyone on the list familiar with the KELLERS from Kings Creek, Caldwell Co., NC? My grandmother (Sarah Jane Keller, b. 18 FEB 1873) was born there. Her mother was Susan Keller of Lenoir, and I am told that her father was Calvin Kirby Keller (Susan's first husband, David E. Keller did survive the Civil War). Her mother Susan had two children by David Keller and then had three children by Calvin (my grandmother being the youngest). This is the story that I've been given, but I can't find anything on Calvin Keller. There are a lot of mysteries involved and I would love to solve them. Has anyone ever heard of a "Calvin Kirby Keller" from that area? I don't know if he was kin to David E. Keller, or not. I am stumped. Any help would be appreciated. Shirley Evans in TX

I'm not sure if the below site has been posted lately, so thought I would post. These are newspapers throughout NC that are online - a few have searchable archives (obits & genealogy articles). http://www.ncpress.com/ncnewspapersonline.html Ruth in NC e-mail: RLugowski@aol.com Rootsweb Sponsor

I would like to thank everyone who responded. I certainly do appreciate it. Sherry

Seeking information of Steele Creek Presbyterian Church which is said to have been located near Charlotte, North Carolina. It may have been located in Mecklenburg County or another adjacent county near to Charlotte. This church may also have been called Fayetteville Presbyterian Church. Thanks for any help offered with this query. Doug Purcell 633 North Randolph Avenue Eufaula, AL 36027-1209 dpurcell@the-link.net or dpurcell@zebra.net

Seeking information on a PURCELL family that was living in the Mecklenburg Co., NC area c 1830-1840. Albert Leland PURCELL (c 1832-c 1900) was a son of this family. About 1836 a fire killed his father and members of the family scattered to Georgia and Florida to live with relatives. Information that I have indicates that this family was a member of Fayetteville or Steele Creek Church near Charlotte, NC. I assume that it was a Presbyterian Church since members of this family were Presbyterian in the latter part of the 19th century. Is this church still in existence? If so have any early records survived from this church? Thanks for any assistance offered. Doug Purcell 633 North Randolph Avenue Eufaula, AL 36027-1209 dpurcell@the-link.net or dpurcell@zebra.net

hello all - this morning i was "browsing" and discovered the most amazing site. the name of the site is "CIS, Representing Lexis-Nexis in the Academic and Public Library Markets". It is just that, a resource for colleges/universities/libraries to purchase these VERY extensive research materials. the costs, if you go to their price lists, are staggering - obviously for institutions of higher learning and not individuals. the actual research that this site itemizes cannot be "pulled up" on the computer BUT...it gives a powerful list of available research material that individuals might be able to get access to through public libraries, college libraries, etc. the summaries of each research category/document are quite lengthy... certainly enough in many cases to ascertain whether or not it would be worth the time to further investigate the subject for personal research. the vast array of surnames included in each of the summaries is staggering. anyone interested in texas, the summary on the section "The Bexar Archives, 1717-1836" is worth reading. the section on the "Series on Southern Women" is fascinating. The site location is: <http://www.lexis-nexis.com/cispubs/Catalog/upa_toc.htm> There are 3 main sections; American Studies, International Studies, and Social Sciences & Humanities. Click on "American Studies" for starters. Then click on "Colonial and Early U.S. History". After i'd gotten a taste of what this site has, i had great fun investigating all over the site. i've had the opportunity to stand in the library of congress on several occasions. the feeling is indescribable. this site isn't the library of congress, but it's pretty impressive. sorry this message is lengthy. i hope you enjoy the site. by the way, i have no personal or financial or any other kind of connection to the site i've described. i just thought it was a wonderful place to go and wanted to share it with everyone. have a nice day. julie thames howell, jax, fla surnames: THAMES and DUDLEY

FYI -------- Original Message -------- Subject: NC Highlander "Oath of Allegiance" Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 09:52:21 -0700 From: "David L. Snow" <DLSNOW@worldnet.att.net> To: NCSCOTS-L@rootsweb.com A few years ago, while researching our immigrant McKenzie history and studying the Loyalist idealogy of the North Carolina Highlander immigrants and their reasons for supporting the English during the Revolutionary War, a disagreement developed over whether or not the NC Highlanders were required to 'take' a 'Blood Oath' . It has always been understood that the Highlanders had taken an Oath in support of the English after the Rebellion of 1745 in Scotland, but there was disagreement about them having to do the same for the Americans after their support of the English at Moore's Bridge [1775] in North Carolina, and the like, because there appeared to be no PRIMARY DOCUMENTATION in support of the Oath. I knew I had seen the Oath somewhere.....so Sam, you know what you can do with it......here is the reference. HIGHLANDERS OATH: In May of 1777 was passed by Act of Assembly in New Bern and Act know as the Act for the Security of the State. It required the taking of the Highlanders Oath. This is listed in the Cumberland County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. CUMBERLAND COUNTY [NC] COURT OF PLEAS AND QUARTER SESSIONS *Oath prescribed by Act of Assembly passed at Newbern, May 10th 1777, entitled an Act for the Security of the State. *The Highlander's Oath: I, do swear and as I shall answer to God at the great day of Judgment, I have not, nor shall have in my possession any gun, pistol or arm whatsoever, and never use tartan plaid of any other part of the Highland garb; and if I do so may I be cursed in my undertakings, family and property; may I never see my wife and children, father, mother, or relation; may I be killed in battle as a coward and lie without Christian burial, in a strange land, far from the graves of my forefathers and kindred. May all this come across me if I break my oath. Dave

I have just published on the web Rev 7 with 7342 individuals and 2980 families out of a total database of 16,800 descendants. The updates include: 1. Correction to Amos Wright, Sr (3/2/1764) 2. Significant Zink descendant additions thanx to Edythe Stephens 3. Peter Monical/Sarah Wright Descendants thanx to Eula Kuhns Herb & Carol Arkin Orlando, Florida Herb & Carol Arkin Genealogy Page: http://home.cfl.rr.com/herbarkin/ 16,600 Descendants of Richard Wright, Sr. of Rowan County, North Carolina Web page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~herbarkin

Hi Sometime ago, someone posted information on the best way to get information on those who may have been in the Civil War. I filed the information but my computer crashed and I lost all my file. Would someone please post it again? Thanks Omeda

Hello, I need an obit of Nellie Danford who passed away 13 Nov 1999 in Burlington, NC. Thank you very much for your help in advance! Sherry

Ginny, You have been far more assistance than you'll ever know. Thank you. If I'm not imagining things, this Robert WATKINS is kin to my group, and I think we do have that marriage noted. I just don't remember if her surname had ever been identified. I remember that we had info on the family in Wake Co. but I'm not sure if we had anything in Rowan Co. or not. Now I know that we do. I appreciate your assistance. Lisa -----Original Message----- From: Robert Keefer, Jr. [mailto:rkeeferjr@mediaone.net] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 7:16 PM To: Lisa Grimes; NCROOTS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NCROOTS] Looking for CAMPBELL in NC Researchers Hey Lisa and others; I'm Baaaaak again. In "Abtracts of Deed Books 11-14 of Rowan Co NC 1786-1797" by James W. Kluttz, 1996, page 11: Deed Book 11, 9 August 1787. State Grant #1487 @50 sh per 100 A to Peter Miller, 150 A on Haregans Branch of Bear Creek adjoining ROBERT WATKINS. In this same book on page 633; John Williams born abt 1760 prob in Maryland came to Rowan Co NC abt 1804 with four other families and he married Elizabeth Barrett on Friday, 7 March, 1793 in Prince George Co. MD. He was thought to be the son of William Williams and Frances and he served in RW and War of 1812. His daughter, Elizabeth Williams born 7 Jan. 1807 in Davidson Co NC died 3 April 1859 in Pike Co IL buried Blue River Cemetery near a small town called Detroit. Elizabeth married Mr. Watkins in 1839.. Only important if you have a wife and no surname for her. Ginny Keefer

Thank you so very much! I don't know if that's my Charles CAMPBELL, which seems to be most of our research problem as there were lots of those, but I'll be more than happy to follow this up. My Charles CAMPBELL was b. circa 1730-1740 and his son, Levi CAMPBELL, was b. circa 1760-63 so if you see anything else I would really appreciate hearing. We suspect that the rest of the children are; Charles Jr, Robert, William, Laurany [b.1770], and Kiziah I really appreciate your assistance, Lisa -----Original Message----- From: Robert Keefer, Jr. [mailto:rkeeferjr@mediaone.net] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 7:02 PM To: Lisa Grimes; NCROOTS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NCROOTS] Looking for CAMPBELL in NC Researchers Lisa and others. In The Heritage Book of Rowan Co NC pages 146-147 are two maps that show Charles Campbell in Atwell Township. His neighbors are Henry and Paul Goodman, Dan Pethel, Lons Corriner, Cal Rose, Locke Stirewalt, Jacob Deal. Hope this helps..

Hello... The message below was sent to me by a cousin from the Wright=Martain line of Surry Co NC. All the members listed below in addition to Capt John Wright III and his wife Ann Williams are their children and their spouses. Does anyone know where the Flat Rock Baptist Church is ? I understand that it still exists. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks....Malinda Jones >>> It's the Flat Rock Baptist Church in Surry County and it is still there however they will not answer mail as I have tried several times. Members were John Wright the third and wife, Elizabeth and Samuel Arnold, Nancy and Lewis Elliott, Agatha and Issac Elsbury, Amelia and Dr. Robert Martin, Lucretia and William Petty, Frances and Gerrard Riley, Thomas and Mary Clanton, Daniel and Nancy Young, John Wright, Sally and Ninian Riley, William Wright. James Wright,Williams Wright and Sally Mitchell, Rosey and William Brttain, Peggy and Samuel Marsh , Sulkey., Patssy aaand Polly Wright. Records of 1789,1792,1796,1803, 1812 and 1820. >>>>

Richard Jackson – Birth and Death Date unknown. Established in North Carolina. Married to- Martha? Any information on her is unknown. A full list of their children has not been obtained except for their son… Lewis Jackson – Birth date unknown. Established in North Carolina, Probably in Johnston Co. Died - 1824. Married to – Martha? Her Lineage is unknown. A Full list of their children has not been obtained except for their son… Jordan Jackson – Born 1789 in North Carolina and died 1862 in Ga. possibly in Fayette Co., Ga. As he appears on the 1840 and 1850 Fayette co Census. Married Letha Smith on March 1, 1815 in Johnston Co, North Carolina. She was the Daughter of James Smith Born 1760 Established in North Carolina and died in Georgia 1837. He was the son of John Smith Sr. and Patience Elizabeth Bryan information unknown. Letha’s Mother, The wife of James Smith was Jane Lee The Daughter of Short David Lee and Anna Eldridge of North Carolina. David and Anna Eldridge Lee were also Parents of Phereby Lee, Jane’s sister who is also a Grandmother in our line as she was the Wife of Herod Thornton. Jordon and Letha Jackson Had the following children and are found on the 1840 and 1850 Fayette Co, census. The first three listed are however not on the census as they had moved on at this point. 1 – William Needham Jackson. 2 – Mary Jackson. Married Haywood Thornton, he was the brother of Eveline Thornton who married Wm. Needham Jackson ,So a brother and sister married a brother and sister. Haywood died during the civil war in a union prison located in Rock Island Illinois. 2 month after hearing of her husband Haywood’s death Mary grieved herself to death. She is buried alone on a Hill in Fayette county Ga., on the farm where they lived. The Land stayed in the family. #3- James Jackson- Information is unknown … At this point I list the other children of Jordon and Letha Jackson as worded on the census. 3-Elizabeth 25, Born, NC. 4- Penny 24 (F), NC 5-Pheriby 20 (F) 6- Bennett 14 7- Easter 12 (F) 8- Marion 10 (M) 9- Caroline 8

In 1758, Samuel PAVEY/PEAVEY was a chain bearer for Col. Robert MURDEN in the Parish of St. John (Pasquotank Co, NC.) Does anyone know if this parish is still in Pasquotank Co, and if not, what county would it be in now? Samuel PAVEY was a Colonial Soldier under Col. Murden. Does anyone know if any research has been done on Col. Murden? Thank you. Marsha McWilliams