This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: timjames561 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/6015.6025.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: josiah dent and susan dunn were my great great grandparents.josiah moved to pleasant grove and started an adjoining community named after his daughter annie.it was named annieville here in arkansas.it is located in northcentral arkansas.susan dunn became ill on their way here and they stopped in germantown tn.that is where she passed away.one of the older sons stayed there in germantown.josiah and the rest came on to ark.perhaps there was another susan dunn that you came across married to mr. lewis?feel free to contact me at tim.james56@gmail.com thanks.....Tim James Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: timjames561 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/6015.6027/mb.ashx Message Board Post: i am the great great grandson of josiah dent and susan dunn.i live in arkansas not far from where they lived and died.i know where josiah is buried next to my great grandmother sarah which is his and susans daughter.susan is buried somewhere in germantown tn.just out of memphis.they stopped there on there way to ark because she was sick.that is where she passed away.josiah and most of the family came on to ark.he did have an older son that stayed in germantown.there decendants are still there.you can find josiahs tombstone on line at arkansas gravestones.com.my grandmother was sarah dent bradys daughter.my name is Tim James.feel free to message me at tim.james56@gmail.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have a William M. WILSON (b.@1821-d.1864). He married Caroline EARNHART in 1857 in Rowan County. Their child was Clara Bell WILSON (1858-1943), my ggrandmother, who married John Fletcher PACE (1844-1901Rowan). The name Clara Bell may have come from the Wilson family. William M. WILSON was living in the Shaver Hotel (Mansion House) in Salisbury in the 1850 census. He was 29 years old and a silversmith. He may have had a previous marriage because the age difference between himself and Caroline EARNHART is 17 years. The fact that he was living in a hotel implies there was no immediate family in Salisbury. In 1850 he was a 27-year-old silversmith living in the Shaver Hotel in Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, suggesting to me that he had no relatives nearby. At a rooming house in 1850 was a teenaged Henry Wilson, also a silversmith. I know there was a PA silversmith named William R. Wilson who came to Salisbury, but I don't think he is the same as my William M. Wilson. William M. WILSON died before May 1864, as that is when his estate was settled in Salisbury. There is a W. MORGAN WILSON shown in Co. C, 8th NC Regiment from Rowan; he was said to have died in Salisbury while home on furlough, possibly of wounds/disease--no date given (Jethro Rumple book Roll of Honor). I do not know if this is the same person as my William M. WILSON as Rumples' ages don't match the 1850 census exactly. I would love to know his parents' names and would share later information on my family. Please reply to bapace2@juno.com. ____________________________________________________________ Digital Photography - Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTDvmSDd8vN700eJ1phyz1Qecoe3TwmwP68ofrRLwVU1C7jCQ0mfKI/

Nash County Heritage, NC – 2009! You’ve requested it! Now it is becoming reality! One of the North Carolina’s early Counties, Nash was formed in 1777.. This book promises to be a gold mine for family researchers and historians! Our first meeting will be Thursday, March 19, 6 PM at the Red Oak, NC Community Building, located in “downtown” Red Oak, Hwy 43. The (log cabin) Community Building is just behind the Methodist Church and the Bank! Please email me if you need further directions; vickyleewilliams@yahoo.com The book will be published by County Heritage, Inc., North Carolina’s premier publisher of County Heritage volumes. For updates on future meetings and progress, click on; http://www.ancestry.tv

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: memobo Surnames: Ervin, Irvin, Erwin, Irwin, Morrison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12397/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking information on Margaret M. Ervin born ca. 1798 NC. She married Andrew Morrison (born 1790-94) of Rowan Co., NC in Iredell Co., NC in 1831 by Robert Caldwell, the minister of the 4th Creek Congregation at the time. Who were Margaret's parents? Any help appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: memobo Surnames: Ramsey, Morrison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12396/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking info on Elizabeth Ramsey of Rowan Co., NC born ca. 1798. I believe she married a Morrison ca. 1816/17. Can anyone help me place this woman in a family and tell me what happened to her? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: memobo Surnames: Morrison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12395/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking info on David Morrison (1752NC - 1800NC)s/o Andrew (1708/1718 - 1770NC). I believe Andrew is buried Thyatira Cemetery. Need any info on David. Marriages, children, where buried, etc.... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: memobo Surnames: Morrison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12394/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking info on Andrew Morrison (1790-94NC - 1837MO) s/o David Morrison (1752NC - 1800NC). Need any info I can get on Andrew. Marriages, children, military service etc... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hayeswc Surnames: Nichols Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/615.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have James Letcher Nichols on my site at: http://www.hayesclan.com/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I7&tree=4 Please send additions/correction via the suggest tab on each individual! James father Pink is my brick wall! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DeannaKetcher10 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/615.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am interested in Nichols and Orr. My grandfather was Murray Nichols, his father was: James Letcher Nichols. and his father was: Pink Nichols and I have since hit many brick walls. I do have a couple of birth certificates and a picture of James Letcher Nichols' tombstone as well as the one for Murray Nichols. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kdkleinberg Surnames: Dickey, Moon Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/5251.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Good morning, Would your Ebenezer happen to have a brother; William, who was born about 1769 and died in 1835. He married Rhoda Moon in North Carolina (??) and moved to Warren Co., Kentucky. They had 4 children; Nancy; b1802, David W; b 1810, Susan; b1825 and Lydia; b1827. I am sure with the large gaps, there could have been more,this is all we know for now. The families moved from Kentucky into southern Illinois; mainly Randolph and Saline counties and then into souteast Missouri; Perry, Ste Genevieve and St. Francois counties. Any info will be greatly appreciated Karen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LuAnneFespermanMullis Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12392.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I think bank accounts as we know them now were really uncommon except for the very wealthy. There was more likely a strong box hidden in the house. But if you were trading for something that involved currency, the gold and silver coinage were used most frequently. You must remember that coins were obvious denominations, where as bank notes and paper currency. were easily forged and the illitterate persons would not have trusted it. Also since wills were many times made shortly before the death, then yes, that is probably what was in his possesion at the time he made the will. Notice how only the last line states "currency of this state." Please understand I am not an expert on this subject, I just happened to see a program on maybe History channel, on the subject of currency, and the US Mints, Banks, and federal reserve system within the past month or so. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hoydia Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12392.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: High LouAnne and thanks for the reply. Do you think it safe to assume that John had no bank account and all his money was English except $40 dollars? Here is the excerpt from his will where both currencies are used: It is my will and desire that in case my wife should hereafter marry, then and in that case, I give and bequeath to her the sum of one hundred silver dollars and also her bed and furniture to her, her heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Philips the sum of five shillings to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my son John Philips the sum of fifty shillings to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my son Gabriel Philips the sum of fifty shillings to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my son Ezra Philips the sum of fifty shillings to him and his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my son Jonathan Philips the sum of forty pounds currency of this State to him his heirs and assigns forever. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LuAnneFespermanMullis Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12392.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In that time, different states issued their own currency, as did different banks. It led to a great many problems. Do a search on history of US currency, and you should find more thorough details than I can give you off the top of my head. Many wills states that an heir be given spanish milled coins, or other forms of currency. Oft times foreign currency was more stable than what was produced in the US at that time. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hoydia Surnames: Phillips Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12392/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My ancestor's will, written in Rowan County in 1800 leaves to his various children various amounts of money. Some of it is specified as dollars. Some as pounds and some as shillings. Does anyone know where I can find why the currency was mixed? Dollar useage started before the Revolutionary War. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: shirleygragg Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/256.3875.3882.3936.3930.3943.4207.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Charles - John Elliott may not have gone from KY to Rowan Co., NC. I have the following information on Emily Wright, daughter of Isaiah Wright,(b. 26 Sep 1791; d.09 Jul 1877, Chanpaign, IL) son of Richard Wright, Jr. (my ancestor): Isaiah Wright - Born: 26 Sep 1791, Rowan, North Carolina Died: 9 Jul 1877, St Joseph, Champaign, Illinois Married: 14 Mar 1814 in Rowan, North Carolina to Elizabeth 'Polly' White. She was b. abt 1796 in North Carolina and d. 15 Jan 1852 in Champaign, Illinois Children Sex Birth Jemima Wright F abt 1813 in Clay, Indiana Silas Wright M 23 May 1816 in Indiana Polly Elizabeth Wright F abt 1818 in Indiana Coleman P Wright M abt 1820 in Indiana Susanna Wright F 12 Oct 1823 Indiana Emily Wright F abt 1827 in Indiana Miles Frances Wright M abt 1830 in Indiana Newton Perry Wright M abt 1833 in Indiana Elizabeth Wright F abt 1837 in Indiana Shirley Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JosephEvans413 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12391/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am wondering how to get more information from the Branson's N.C. Business directory, especially in the Rowan County area. I noticed some names on a part of it that drew my attention, and it dates to the year 1872, and deals with facts, figures and names. My great grandfather was Andy Crowell, and I just think that he may have been on that list somewhere. Thanks. Josep Evans Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: shirleygragg Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/242.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you found information on the Morgan/Wright families? If not, perhaps I can help. Contact me at my email gragg02@comcast.net. I am a descendant of Richard Wright, Sr. (Benjamin's father). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Am searching for information on the Wyatt family of Rowan county. Phyllis Jacobs

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: steeldad2001 Surnames: Steele Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/1563.3933.4514.6328.4.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In 1850 Iredell my Ninian is in dwelling 215 - family 216, (beginning on line 8). Ninian was 58 and his wife Esther was 50. My great grandfather Walter B. was 20, a ditto mark indicates his occupation was the same as his 23 year old brother, Andr. M, it appears to be Nitter, but could be Miller. In 1860 Iredell, Williamberg P.O., Ninian & Esther are on line 10 in dwelling 462, family 443. Only two daughters remain in the household - Elizabeth and Catherine. Walter and wife Loretta are in Caldwell KY then. And by the 1880 census, on page No. 13, dist. 1, Enumeration dist. No. 163, his household includes his 58 year old sister Elizabeth (evidently never married) along with my grandfather Robert A Steele, then aged 13. I have wondered if James Steele of Iredell's 1860 census could have been a brother to Ninian, because of the 4 year old daughter named Esther. But I have no idea who Ninian's parents were. It has been a formitive brick wall. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.