Perhaps this information may be useful to some of the folks who have contacted me re William BALL. Fran powell@closecall.com Deed Book 8 page 461 Deed: Reddick Ganey (Gainey) to William Ball. Dated: 15 July 1790. Trans.: 100 pounds specia for 150 acres "On the West side of great Cohary and on both sides of the Watery Branch Beginning.On William Balls line By a Pond." Wit.: William West and William Rhodes. (See notes 3, 11, 12, 15d, and 16r.)
Listmembers, record was found in the NC State Archives of the estates papers of Nathaniel WEST. Below are the folks who purchased items at a sale of Nathaniel's "goods". I am looking for information on any, or all, of the sale purchasers. Where did they live in 1770? Who were the spouses of each? How was he related to Nathaniel? Neighbors? Any clues/suggestions/information appreciated. Fran powell@closecall.com At a vandue (sic) the 13th of August 1770 at the house of Mr. Joseph Rhoades of the goods of Nathaniel West, viz: Francis Hill Joseph Rhoads Doctor Frazor Wm. Clark William Ball Richard Clinton Thomas Patterson James Yarbrough Jas. Yarbrough John Lindsay John Ward Joseph Vick Nathan Hall
Listmembers, below is a summary of all the BELL information I obtained via my recent query. Some of the information I have had awhile but never compiled it. Hopes this will help someone. It certainly has given me much to work on! This summary is quite long. I have placed spaces between each part so that hopefully, the information will be readable. Please note that I have verified _only_ the portions concerning Hezekiah/Ezekiah and Martha BELL. Thanks to all who helped/contributed. Fran powell@closecall.com BELL NOTES: 1. There were Kings (ie. Michael King) , Bird/Byrds (ie. William Byrd), Roger Snell, and others that did come to Duplin with the Bells. 2. Robert West was a relative, and signed as a witness to a number of deeds for George Bell, and others. 3. Archibald Bell, sold Robert West some land. Circa 1750-1752. 4. George Bell settles in Duplin Co., proves his rights in New Bern Court, gets land grants/patents,etc. 5. Archibald settled in Duplin circa 1756. 6. In 1762, Robert West appears to have begun selling off some of the land. 7. Robert West had a son also named Robert West. 8. George Bell: George was the OLDEST and obtained his fathers property. 9. Also found that Archibald Bell was part owners of a business called Bell, Smith & Company, which is listed in the Edenton District Court Minutes 2 Mar 1750. 10. The Bells did a great deal of traveling back and forth from Duplin to Bertie for a number of years to tend to their business, especially George Bell. 11. July Court 1756 Duplin County (Also Bertie Co. Deed Bk H p. 332) states Archibald Bell of Duplin County sells to Robert West of Bertie Co. 27 July 1756, adjoining John Ready/Reddy, Archibald Bell, and Laurence Sarsons(?). Wit: William Mackey and L. West (Yes it says L. West) 12. Col. Robert West and his son Robert West were Executrix of Micheal King's estate in 1741 Michael King will. Robert West was given guardianship of Michael King's son, Michael King. Bertie Co. 13. May court 1743 George Bell was appointed guardian of Michael King's orphans- Henry, Mary, and Catherine King. James Castellaw and William Byrd were produced for his Securities. Roger Snell, Nathaniel Hill, and Col. Robert West were appointed to take out of the hands of Isabell Dyal (King) the Estate belonging to the orphans. 14. All the other Bell siblings followed George to Duplin Co. 15. There was also a Peter West who had a large West offspring. This Peter was also a witness to a deed. 16. This is the same Michael King family that came to Duplin co. with George Bell and others. WEST, Robert Sr. Birth Date: Bef 1736 Death Date: After 1757 Father: Michael King, Sr. Mother: Isabell Children: Robert, others Other: Militia Rank: Colonel William Byrd m. Jean Bell (George Bell's sister). Bertie County. Moved to Duplin Co. Roger Snell, a close friend of the Bell family, his daughter Mary Snell m. Michael King. Micheal King's brother, John King m. Ann Snell, sister of Mary Snell King. As stated by the Will of Roger Snell - 27 Oct 1758- 2 Jun 1759 Duplin Co. All above info from Deeds, Wills, Court minutes/records, and Abstracts from Bertie Co, Duplin Co., and Craven Co.(New Bern). 17. Archibald Bell died ca 1779, and Naomi (his daughter) is mentioned in his will. Naomi married Jesse Jernigan, s/o Elisha Jernigan and Zilpha Gibbs of Duplin Co., NC. 18. In 1790, in Sampson Co Deeds, Book 8, there is a deed from Mary Bell, widow, to Jesse Jernegan (Jernigan). Naomi is not mentioned in this deed. 19. From the Genealogical Abstracts Duplin County Wills 1730-1860 by William L. (Bill) Murphy: Pg. 6&7 1. Archbill Bell, dated 9-23-1779; Oct. ct. 1779 (CR.035.801.1/A-59) Wife Mary whole estate for natural life or widowhood; son GEORGE five shillings; son ORSON five shillings; son BENJAMIN five shillings; dau. NEOMY JERNIGAN negro wench Rose, 2 cows & calves; dau. DORAS CLARK negro fellow Darley; dau. SARAH FRAZAR 2 cows & calves; dau. Mary, negro boy Delp, 1/2 of cattle on the plantation where I now live except 26 which are to be equally divided unto SARAH FRAZER, NEOMY JERNIGAN & NANCY NOBLES, also 2 feather beds and furniture, 1/2 of my pewter, 1 bay mare & fair ewes & lambs; dau. NEOMY JERNIGAN 4 ewes & lambs; dau. NEOMY JERNIGAN 4 ewes & lambs; son JOSEPH 1400 acres whereon I now live, negro boy Andrew, part of the cattle & sheep on the plantation where I now live, one whole stock of cattle on South river in the Possission of David Maginnis, all tools, my still, handmill grindstones, 1 bay mare which is to sell to buy as much callico as will make a Gownd for my dau. NEOMY, pair of oxen, two rifle guns, 1 shot gun, my stock of hogs; if JOSEPH dies without heirs JESSE JERNIGAN's children are to have all the land on the south side of the Beaverdam and GEORGE CLARK'S children to have that on the North side of the said Beaverdam Extrs: wife MARY, son JOSEPH WIT: GEORGE BELL, GEORGE CLARKE, DAVID DODD Signed ARCHBIL BELL 20. John Bell dated May 5, 1783-Jul Ct 1783 (CR.035.801.1/A-18) Son THOMAS lower part of land I live on Black Branch; son ARCHBALD upper part of the land at the Mouth of Priests Branch; son JOHN remainder of the said land with the plantation & improvements; rest of the land divided equally amongst my three sons; dau. ELIZABETH 3 cows & calves to be paid her at age or day of marriage; wife (not named) younge horse called Prince and rest of estate during her widowhood and afterwards to the children EXTRS; THOMAS COGAN, HEZEKIA BELL, GEORGE BELL WIT; WM. ROBERSON, ROBT. BELL, JESSE BELL SIGNED ;JOHN BELL 21. BELLS of NC Robert BELL George BELL ca 1718-1782; married Debra; Their children: Robert 1740-; married Mary YARBROUGH; George; Elizabeth married Jacob BRADBURY; Jesse died 1794 Sampson co., NC; Hezekiah; Hezekiah BELL ca 1755-1803 Hezekiah received one payment voucher for at least 3 months in RW Hezekiah married Martha Baggett/Beckett Their children: Abraham b ca 1780 1840 Madison Co., FL Parthena 1785-1847 1840 Lowndes Co., GA marr 1. Joseph WILLIAMS, Jr. Marr 2. Reuben MORGAN John b ca 1788 1840 Madison Co., FL Elizabeth b ca 1790 marr Duncan MORGAN Duncan b ca 1795 1840 Lowndes Co., GA Martha sold all lands 1829; family moved to GA BELLS OF GA Burke Co. census of 1820 Archd BELL 26-45 b 1775-1794; 5 slaves Elisha 45 or older; b before 1775 *Martha 45 or older; b before 1775 *Martha BELL received a Burke Co.land grant, 1814 *Martha sold all lands 1829; family moved to GA Jordan 26-45 b 1775-1794 James 16-26 b 1794-1804 Henry 26-45 b 1775-1794 Benjn 45 or older b before 1775; 4 in agriculture; 14 slaves Wayne, NC Deed Bk 5, p84: 10JAN1791 George FRAZIER (Wayne Co.) to Jesse Jernigan (Sampson Co.) part of estate of Archibald Bell & Joseph Bell (livestock, furniture, etc.) entitled in right of his wife Sary (daughter of Archibald Bell, sister to Joseph Bell). Wit: Benj'n Bell, P. Linton INVENTORY OF EZEKIAH BELL'S ESTATE (This record located NC State Archives, Estate of Hezekiah Bell, Martha Bell, adm.) A true inventory of the wasting property of Ezekiah Bell, decd taken by me this 17th of Octr 1803; [signed] Martha Bell 2 Featherbeds & Furniture 2 Sides Leather and small piece 1 Weavers Loom 6 Head of hogs 2 pair of harness 2 Bibles 4 Slays 1 Testament 9 Pewter Plates 1 Himb [sic] book 4 Pewter B---- 1 claw hammer 2 Pewter dishes 1 comb some Pewter spoons 2 Pocket Books 1 woolen wheel 1 Tobacco Box 1 pair of cotton cards some small property to be found as yet 2 Linen wheels 2 hides 1 Chest 1 Slate 1 Chart 1 bell 1 Plow 1 ox yoke 2 Club axes 1 keg 1 Hatchet 4 Head of sheep 1 Grubbing hoe 3 Broad hoes 1 other hoe 2 Augurs 1 Hand saw 1 pair pincers 1 Chest lock 1 Flat Iron 1 Dutch oven 2 Barrels 2 House Chairs 1 Iron (illegible) of Grinding Stone 4 Gunns 1 Table 1 P--- 2 Tubs 1 Jug 1 Butter Pot some knives and forks 22. John Bell c1720-1783 Duplin Co. NC wrote a WILL 23. George Bell b. ca 1718 d. 1792 Sampson Co., NC married (1) Debra___ in Bertie Co., NC children: MARTHA BELL Martha BECKETT/BAGGET other variation Married Ezekiah/Hezekiah BELL Duplin Co., NC Martha and others quit-claimed a Duplin deed to John HUFHAM 4 October 1829: Book 2 p282 Martha, Abraham BELL, John BELL, Duncan BELL, Reuben MORGAN, Thena MORGAN, Duncan MORGAN, Elizabeth MORGAN Martha BELL obtained land grant Burke Co., GA 1812; Demsey and Jordan BELL were CC
Listmembers, William BALL was in both Duplin and Sampson Counties during the early days of each county. I would appreciate any information on William, his spouse, siblings and children. Please note that in some records the name William BALL appears to be William RALL. This due to both old-style handwriting and fading of the print on some documents. Any help/clues/suggestions appreciated. Fran powell@closecall.com
Would love to get the site for Sampson Co. Civil War Soldiers, done by someone who is doing the Sampson Co. lines. I use to have the site but can't put my hands on it, can anyone help. Donna
Ben, you have all of the information given on the Census form except: date: 3 Jun 1880 enumerator: H. J. Hobbs line 36 house 39 and next door to Robert Lewis is: B. B. Lewis wm 70 wd Farming with son NC NC NC Hope this is helpful! Margie Kye
Does anyone on the list have access to the 1880 US Census records in Sampson County who can give me the information I am missing on the family below. Especially the date, page # and house numbers. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 1880 US Census, McDaniels Township, Sampson County, North Carolina, ED #189, 38-C. Lewis, Robert L. W M 30 M Farmer NC NC NC " , Maggie C. W F 30 M Keeping House NC NC NC " , Emmer A. W F 11 S With Family NC NC NC " , Sarah F. W F 10 S NC NC NC " , John R. W M 8 S NC NC NC " , James H. W M 5 S NC NC NC " , Mattie E. W F 3 S NC NC NC " , William A. W M 1 S NC NC NC Have a good day! (- : H. Ben Cooper Bella Vista, AR bcooper@mc2k.com
Looking forward to you sharing. Thank you. Seeking information on Samuel Bell and his family. He was listed with 10 other in the household in the 1790 Sampson Census. Jane
Listmembers, I have received off-list a number of valuable tips regarding BELL family research. Within a few days I will be able to reply to all who wrote providing much valuable information. Many thanks. Fran powell@closecall.com
In a message dated 2/17/04 8:51:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, BJBARNHILL@aol.com writes: My BELLS are listed below. Any kin? Jeanie BLANTON TRIMBLE Descendants of Robert Bell 1 Robert Bell ......... 2 George Bell .................... 3 Hezekiah Bell b: Abt. 1758 in Duplin County, NC d: in Duplin County, NC ........................ +Martha Baggett b: Abt. 1760 in Duplin County, NC d: in Duplin County, NC ............................... 4 Abraham Bell b: Abt. 1780 in Duplin County, NC ............................... 4 John Bell b: Abt. 1782 in Duplin County, NC ............................... 4 Perthena Bell b: Abt. 1785 in Duplin County, North Carolina d: Abt. 1847 in Lowndes Co. GA. burial Bethlemen PBC, Quitman, Ga. ................................... +Joseph Williams, Jr b: Abt. 1780 in Duplin County, North Carolina d: Abt. 1824 in Duplin County, North Carolina ............................... *2nd Husband of Perthena Bell: ................................... +Reuben Morgan,Sr b: Abt. 1774 in Ireland d: 1839 in Lowndes Co., GA. ............................... 4 Duncan Bell b: Abt. 1795 in Sampson County, NC d: Abt. 1867 in Florida ............................... 4 Elizabeth Bell b: Abt. 1802 in Duplin County, NC ................................... +Duncan Morgan b: June 08, 1806 in Sampson Co. NC d: May 26, 1881 in Jasper County, Texas My ancestor Samuel Bell born 1749, lived in Sampson Co. in the early 1800's. > > He moved to Robeson County about 1807. Seeking any information on the Bells > > from Sampson County. Don't know his wife's name nor any of his children. > In > the 1790 census there was 10 in his household. Any information would be > appreciated. > May God Bless you today and always > Jane > >
There was a Bell farm in northeastern Sampson County. My ggggrandparents, John and Frances (Faison) Shaw, were living there when Frances died in 1824. John Shaw left NC to claim a land grant in GA after she died. This is not much help, I know. Billie Shaw Powell http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccumber/colinshaw.html
My ancestor Samuel Bell born 1749, lived in Sampson Co. in the early 1800's. He moved to Robeson County about 1807. Seeking any information on the Bells from Sampson County. Don't know his wife's name nor any of his children. In the 1790 census there was 10 in his household. Any information would be appreciated. May God Bless you today and always Jane
I am looking for the names of the descendants of Ann OATES, Miriab OATES, and Fanny OATES. Ann married Labon WILLIAMS Miriab married a either Alfred or John BROWN. One other sister married another BROWN. I believe it may have been Fanny. Thanks Le Bateman
Listmembers, I am looking for the spouses of both John and Robert BELL who were in early Sampson Co. Thanks. Fran powell@closecall.com
Listmembers, all the below named folks were residents of the same 1810 Duplin neighborhood. Would like to correspond with anyone who is researching/has knowledge of any of the persons. Mary BASCOM; John BELL; Eliza FUSSELL; Eliza GREEN; Eliza JAMES; Anna LEE; Sarah RAWLINS; Will RHODES; Jacob SELLERS; Thanks. Fran powell@closecall.com
I am researching the Maynor family in North Carolina (over 13 spellings so far) and am trying to make the connection between Chatham & Moore Counties and Sampson County. A summary of my information is shown below. Will be happy to share additional information! Sandy 1) WILLIAM MAYNOR (Born in Sampson County, NC according to his son's death certificate d. before 1857 ?) married CHLOE PHILLIPS (b. 1808 d. after 1870) of Chatham/Moore County (married by 1841). We "think" Chloe was the daughter of Brinkley and Elizabeth Muse Phillips of Moore Cty. Children: 2) THEANY (b. 11-27-1847 Chatham/Moore County d. 2-7-1926 Moore Cty.) m. Martin D. Davis (2-7-1881, Moore County) Stepchildren:MetaAtlas, Devotion, Lucy Ella Children: Connie, Turner, Meta 2)_ JOSEPH (JOSIAH) b. 6-11-1842 (Chatham County) (d. 7-6-1917 Durham, NC) m. Mary Ann Martindale on 10-25-1860 in Chatham County) Children: George Melton, James, John Joseph, Ellen, Addie, Nancy, Cora, Emma (Joseph's death certificate states that his father was born in Sampson Cty.) 3)_ WILLIAM JUDSON b. 6-17-1845 (Moore County)___ d. Old Soldiers Home in Raleigh NC on 9-23-1926. Buried in Glendon, NC (Moore County) m. MARY ANN PHILLIPS (of Moore/Chatham) b. 4-18-1845 ~ d. after 1884-but before 1900___ (possibly in Durham, NC) Children: William (Maness/Maner) (1861-1944 Moore County), George Henry (Maner) (1867 - ? presumed to have died in Texas after 1900), Cornealius J. (1869 - ? ~ was a barber ~ lived in Cleveland, Ohio in 1926), Malisia Alice (1872-1947), Alexander A. (1874-1946), Lonnie C. (1880 - 1917/18 Portsmouth/Norfolk VA ~ was a barber), Mary Alice (Maynard) (1884-1966), Angus Edgar (1877- ? ~ disappeared from Greensboro NC in 1927 ~ was a barber)
Needham Dudley is shown listed in the 1810 Sampson County, NC census. There are three males under the age of 10 years. I am especially interested in learning if anyone has a clue as to names of these boys. Thank you. Wayne Smith, Kansas City, MO
Listmembers, I have read that Reverend Isaac W. WEST of both Duplin and Sampson Counties, NC, performed a marriage ceremony. Does that mean he was an ordained minister? Where might I find information on his religious persuasion and when/where he was ordained? To set a time frame, Isaac was born Duplin Co. about 1817. I have no record of his death date. Thanks for any assistance. Fran powell@closecall.com
Listmembers, in Sampson Co., February 1795, a John WEST sold property to Matthew MASON. I have unable to identify this John WEST. Can anyone help? Any information appreciated and useful. Can anyone provide any info on Matthew MASON? Where in Sampson did he live? Who was his wife? Does anyone know of a MASON/WEST connection either family, business, military? Thanks. Fran powell@closecall.com
Listmembers, I am seeking any information on one Job HUDSON/HUTSON/HUSTON who was in Sampson Co. 1784. Where in Sampson did Job live? Who was his wife? Thanks for any help/information. Fran powell@closecall.com