At 09:31 AM 11/15/99 -0700, Drucilla Roberts wrote: >Does anyone have any idea where I can find surname origins and >meanings...I am looking for information on the surname "Vibbert"....I >appreciate any info..... Looking for surname meanings can be *very* tricky, as the information can be highly inaccurate --- and the exact origin of the surname might not be known. For example, mine does not mean "wheat field" or "white field". There are two places named Whitaker in the old (1800s) English geographies: one was "High Whitaker" and the other was "Nether [Low] Whitaker". Both were villages between Tamworth and Coventry: this area had been under the control of the Hwicca (pronounced "Whik-kuh" or thereabouts), which was a Saxon tribe. There may be a relationship to one of the Saxon personal names. Also, don't get tripped up by spelling. Our ancestors didn't all start spelling their last names the same way every time until early in the 1900s: the government and the corporations (such as the railroads) required them to choose one spelling of their last name and stick to it. So, you might have to get VERY creative when you're going through indexes looking for those ancestors. Spelling can have little to do with pronunciation. (For example, pronounce my last name "White-aker" and I may just stare at you. I pronounce it with a short "i", the a and the e as schwas (the "ih" sound).) Some of our ancestors either got their last names re-spelled for them when they landed and had to start telling officials their names or they decided to re-spell their last names, especially if the family had been illiterate for a generation or few, or if the ancestral language had been forgotten. (For example, the surname "Mullinix", which I've seen in western North Carolina, was originally Molyneux.) Also, political boundaries in continental Europe have changed frequently in the last four hundred years. One of those changes -- the conquest of a German-speaking country called the "Palatinate" by France in the late 1600s -- forced many of our ancestors across the English Channel to Britain or across the Atlantic to North America. Old French names in the South -- and, to me, "Vibbert" looks French -- most often came from Protestant emigrants from France ("Huguenots") in the 1600s who settled in the English colonies. (Louisiana and Alabama were never English colonies.) Elizabeth Whitaker [email protected]

Looking for information on the Joel Copeland family that was in the 1790 census. Joel [email protected]

I am looking for any information on my gg grandparents, John W. Riley and Lucinda "Lucy" Gooch/Gouch. I have just recently found out they were born in Wake County. John's parents were James Duncan Riley from County Cavan, Ireland and Polly Nutt, they were married in 1808 in Wake County. Lucinda's parents are unknown but her brother William Gooch married John's sister, Isabelle Riley. Most of the Gooch's settled in Lauderdale County, Al. along with most of the Rileys. John and Lucinda settled in the beginning in Perry or Lewis County, Tennessee before traveling to Alabama. I'm keeping my fingers crossed relatives of John or Lucinda still live in Wake County or someone knows something about them. Thanks in advance. Wanda Price

Drucilla, Rootsweb has a mailing list called: SURNAME-ORIGINS-L. They are quite helpful.I am on the list myself.Everyone is really nice.:) Victoria Drucilla Roberts wrote: > > Does anyone have any idea where I can find surname origins and > meanings...I am looking for information on the surname "Vibbert"....I > appreciate any info..... > > Drucilla > > ==== NCWAKE Mailing List ==== > Members of NCWAKE-L should use the following URL > for searches of previous messages. > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl

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>From the book by Frances Holloway Wynne "Abstract of Record of Wills, Inventories, Settlements of Estates 1802-1812 Wake Co., North Carolina Vol II " There is a will for Sarah HUNTER, May 1811, pg 61 Names Dau. WINNEY, sons REUBEN, THEOPHILUS, CAD, NEEDHAM, and WHITMILL. Dau Sarah CLIFTON; Dau SIDIA (Lidia?), Dau. Elizabeth, Dau. PATIENCE, Dau POLLY. (Signed?) Sarah x HUNTER Exor: friend Isaac HUNTER, Jurats: Thomas PAIR, Sarah x HICKS In Wake Co. NC A William CLIFTON (b: 1764?) was married to SARAH (HUNTER?) perhaps the dau of above. Dau of William b: 1736 & Sarah, Elizabeth CLIFTON, marries JOHN SWANSON and their daughter, Penninah Mary Swanson marries William WALKER. In Mecklenburg Co., NC Andrew HUNTER was married to Adalaine WALKER abt 1810 and they name a son, STANHOPE. Thomas HUNTER, brother of Andrew married 1810 Margaret H. WALKER and they also name a son, STANHOPE. In Lincoln Co., NC Winnaford WALKER married 1821 Samuel CLIFTON and they name a son, STANHOPE. AND a John WALKER married an Elizabeth HUNTER 9 May 1751 Albemarle Co., VA Does anyone know how/if these families link? Dianna

Wake County NC Land Entries 1778-1846 by Weynette Parks Haun p.37 404 Jun 27, 1778 HENRY WALKER enters 640 ac of vacant land in Wake County lying on the west side of White Oak Creek Beg on said creek & running up the fork thereof joining the lines of BLEDSOE & POPE including his, WALKERs improvement. p.47 518. Aug 31, 1778 Absolom HERRARD enters 640 ac of land in Wake County & Chatham on both sides of the Indian Br. (a branch of New Hope Creek) joining the lines of Wm Herrard, Rose Seers, Jacob Wimbeery, Thomas Gregory, Amos Hale, & HENRY WALKERs entry, including the plantation where Sr. Herrard now lives. p.62 702 Nov 6, 1778 JEREMIAH WALKER enters 250 ac of land in Wake County beg on Jacob Pruitts line and running East then North including his improvement. p.68 760 Dec 7, 1778 ISAAC HILL enter 640 ac of land in Wake Co. on the South side of Walnut Creek, joining the lands of Chas. Streeter & his own line. 767 Dec 8, 1778 David HORTON enters 400 ac of land in Wake Co., beg. on the North side of Tarbroug Road on Lodwick Alford's line, then to Warren Alford's line, then to Wm Vodin's line, then to WILLIAM WALKER's line, then up the Long Branch on both sides. Abstracts of The Early Deeds of Wake County, NC 1785-1802 by Joseph W. Watson p.28: p.85 John LAURANCE, Sr. of Anson Co., NC to Elisha Peebles of Wake Co., to WILLIAM WALKER of same, May 4, 1785 for �45 VA money a tract of 120 ac on a branch adjoining Dun and Pace. Wit: JACOB WALKER, Miles Rachell p.31: p.135 David COOPAR of Wake Co., to William Prevett of same, Oct 17, 1783, for �20 specie a tract of 40 ac on Coopars Branch and the Tarborough Road adjoining said Privett. Wit: Daniel Bagwell, WM WALKER p.32: p.137 Wm PRIVETT of Wake Co., to Daniel Bagwell of same, both planters, Oct 17, 1783, for (no price given) a tract of 20 ac lying on the North side of Little River and on the Tarbourough Road adjoining said Daniel Bagwell. Wit: WM. WALKER, Charles Upchurch p.32: p.138 David COOPAR of Wake Co., planter, to Daniel Bagwell of same, planter, Oct 17, 1783, for �260 specie a tract of 500 ac lying on the North bank of Little River and on the Tarborough Road and Coopars Branch adj Wm Privet, and Wm Wilder. Wit: WILLIAM WALKER, Wm Prevett p.37: p.197 John TRENT (John Trant Stephen) of Wake Co to JOSEPH HILL of same, Mar 1, 1784 for �25 a tract of 216 ac on the N side of Marks Cr. adj Henry Cullum (Collum), John Ward, and Wm Taylor, as by a grant to Rd. Raybern bearing date Mar 29, 1780 Wit: David Horton, Jr. WILLIAM WALKER p.39: p.226 John WALL of Wake Co., planter to James Jones of Warrenton (Warren) Co., NC Jun 4, 1785 for �100 specie a tract of 200 ac lying on the N bank of Buffalow Swamp adj Abraham Laurance's former line and James Pace. Wit: Wm Anderson Fowler, JOHN WALKER, George Hogwood p.40: p.236 Burwell CARPENTER of Wake Co., to JOHN WALKER of same, Sep 23, 1784, for �18 specie a tract of 100 ac on the bank of Little River at the mouth of Cedar Lock Branch adj Godfrey Fowler and Drury Dun. Wit: Wm Anderson Fowler, Nancy Fowler, Mary Powell. (This seems to be adj the land of Wm WALKER on p.28: p.35 above) p.100: p.58 State of NC grant #179 to Thomas Wilkins 11 Apr 1780, a tract of 80 ac on the road that leads to the Red Field Ford of Haw River and on the White Oak Creek adj Bledsoe, WALKER, and Henry Person. p.148: p.126 John LAURANCE Sr. of Wake Co., to JACOB WALKER of same, 18 Jan 1797, for �100 a tract of 150 ac lying on the N side of the Cedar Prong adj John Laurance, Jr.. Hubbyrd Williams, William Alston, dec'd, Wm Jeffreys, said John Laurance, Sr. and the Rocky Branch Wit: WILLIAM WALKER, ------------- Researching: WALKER, CLIFTON, HONEYCUTT, HUNTER of VA and Wake, Lincoln and Mecklenburg Counties, NC Dianna German Anderson

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'Twas the night before Christmas When all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. The dining room table with clutter was spread With pedigree charts and with letters which said: "Too bad about the data for which you wrote Sank in a storm on an ill-fated boat." Stacks of old copies of wills and the such Were proof that my work had become much too much. Our children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. And I at my table was ready to drop >From work on my album with photos to crop. Christmas was here, and of such was my lot That presents and goodies and toys I'd forgot. Had I not been so busy with grandparents' wills, I'd not have forgotten to shop for such thrills. While others had bought gifts that would bring Christmas cheer, I'd spent my time researching those birthdates and years. While I was thus musing about my sad plight, A strange noise on the lawn gave me such a great fright. Away to the window I flew in a flash, Tore open the drapes and I yanked up the sash! When what to my wondering eyes should appear, But an overstuffed sleight and eight small reindeer. Up to the housetop the reindeer they flew, With a sleigh full of toys, and 'ole Santa Claus, too. And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of thirty-two hoofs. The TV antenna was no match for their horns, And the roof was covered with hoof-prints adorned. As I drew in my head, and bumped it on the sash, Down the cold chimney fell Santa ... KER-RASH! "Dear" Santa had come down the roof in a wreck, And tracked soot on the carpet (I could wring his short neck!). Spotting my face, good old Santa could see I had no Christmas spirit you'd have to agree. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work And filled all the stockings (I felt like a jerk). Here was Santa, who'd brought us such gladness and joy; When I'd been too busy for even one toy. He spied my research on the table all spread "A genealogist!" He cried! (My face was all red!) "Tonight I've met many like you," Santa grinned, As he pulled from his sack a large book he had penned. I gazed with amazement ... the cover it read "Genealogy Lines for Which You have Plead." "I know what it's like to be a genealogy bug," He said as he gave me a great Santa hug. While the elves make the sleighful of toys I now carry, I do some research in the North Pole Library." "A special treat I am thus able to bring, To genealogy folks who can't find a thing. Now off you go to your bed for a rest, I'll clean up the house from this genealogy mess." As I climbed up the stairs full of gladness and glee, I looked back at Santa who'd brought much to me. While settling in bed, I heard Santa's clear whistle To his team, which then rose like the down of a thistle. And I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight, "Family History is Fun! Merry Christmas! Goodnight!"

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Does anyone have any idea where I can find surname origins and meanings...I am looking for information on the surname "Vibbert"....I appreciate any info..... Drucilla

Hi list members. This list has been SO inactive lately. Where are you all? Maybe no one has time to do their genealogy any more? I know I've been so busy, that I haven't had time to post anything, so perhaps you are all the same way. I did want to let folks know that I'm going to be out of town and away from my desk computer over the holidays. So, any lookups and or questions will probably very slow to be answered, since I won't have very much of my resource material. I will check on my laptop whenever I can, but won't have access to a server, very often. Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Sue Ashby, listowner, NCWAKE-L

I am researching my line of the Barkers in Wake county in the early 1800's. I have gotten back to Mark Barker and his wife Gilly, both born about 1814 in Wake. During the holidays I shall be in Raleigh visiting family. I plan a stop at the O. Rainey Library for further research. What should my next step be? I wish to find parents of Mark Barker, and further back if possible. What documents should I look for at the library? Would I be better off going to the state library and archives to go back further? I would appreciate any guidance to enable me to maximize my library time to the fullest. Thanks in advance. Michael Barker Richmond, VA [email protected]

Good Afternoon, I'm brand new to this site and am researching the ancestors of David C. Beavers. David was born in 1815 in Rutherford Co. Tn. There he married Isabel Youree. They had two known children, Elizabeth b 1846 and Francis Y. Beavers b 12-20-1847. I am trying to trace back to David's parents and beyond. I understand from my family that the Beavers came from N.C. Wake Co. seem to have held a lot of beavers in the early 1800s. Any help would be appreciated. Jim West [email protected]

I am researching the following. Hopeni (a.k.a. Hossne, Hosnie, Hopni, Hopney, Hognee, Hognie) Puckett born CA 1790 (based on 1850 census) Married Willey Powell 6 May 1825 (Early Mariiages of Nash Co, NC by Williams and Griffin, 1968) Son of Hopeni and Willey PUCKETT: Emerson Puckett served Co A 47 Reg NC Troops, born Nash Co; married Cornelia A Powell, 4 Sep 1856 (per "Franklin Co Marriage Bonds 1779-1868", by Bradley.) Son of Hopeni and Willey PUCKETT: Alvin J Puckett married Delila Bird 30 Sep 1865 in Nash Co, NC. Any help with siblings or children would be appreciated. Pam Jeans

I am looking for information on the Pearson Family that lived in Johnston Co/Wake County 1750-1800. Samuel Pearson (Captain) raise a large family and had numerous pieces of property in what is now Wake County. He built and operated a Mill on Steep Hill Creek which we understand is now considered an historical landmark. He owned several tracts of land on Walnut Creek. His brother Moses Pearson owned property adjacent to Samuel along Walnut Creek and there is at least one reference in the Wake County Deeds to a branch of Walnut Creek known as Moses Pearson's Branch (probably not the case now) Moses Pearson migrated to the Pee Dee area of South Carolina (1760), but it appears left his land in the name of his Daughter Comfort Pearson and one of his sons which was named Bradent. Comfort joined her siblings in Marlboro County 15 years later. We are looking for anyone who has any information on this family, the areas of Walnut/Swift Creek their land may have been on, etc Thank you Glenn Pearson

Hi, I am looking for information on several Baptist Churches that were founded by the Reverend John Moore, Jr. Time period would be 1760 - 1800 and they were originally in Johnston County before the creation of Wake County. According to Baptist historical data, they were located on the Three Creeks.... ie, Swift Creek, Middle Creek, and Black Creek.. Today , there is a Middle Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Wake County, founded in 1825. Conceivably, this is one of the churches referenced. Does anyone have any information on these early churches, on Rev. John Moore, Jr, etc. We would appreciate any help Glenn Pearson

Does anyone know anything about Penelope (Penny) Winningham, b abt 1780 in Wake Co, who married Frederick Ezell in 1801 in Wake Co? Looking for her date of death and Frederick's too. Trying to "connect" my Ezell line to this Frederick. Appreciate any help or leads! Thanks, Sherri

Hi, I need to know what county Southern Pines, NC is in and if there is a cemetery lookup service covering it. Thanks much, Ann