I am also trying to track my Cox connection to?Martha "Bettie"?Cox b abt 1840 and known to have married a Thomas Johnson b abt 1839.? They were married in Wilkes co on 17 August 1865.? Have lookes a Joel Cox & Nancy Adkins as possible parents.? They had a daughter Martha who had a younger brother named Andy Harrison Cox.? My great grandmother named her first son Andrew H...Would appreciate any info you might have to my Cox/Johnson link of Wilkes Co.? I have also not been able to find the parents of Thomas Johnson.? Thanks Linda in NC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 9:04 pm Subject: Re: [NCWILKES] Needing transcription of Will written January 1791, probated January 1792 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ecox4532 Surnames: Cox, Cagle, Pridmore, Couch, Heath, Osburn(e), Newman and more Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/4223.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello I am tracking my Cox family back through this area. I have tested my DNA and have matched with two other Cox's and we all seem to trace back to the Wilkes Co. area and back into Va.. We believe we are descended from the Matthew Cox, who died in Wilkes Co. in 1804. Your line may be connected to this family as well. If you would like to exchange more info I'll be glad to share what I have. Eddie in SC 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: deansje Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/7305.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: W H H Cowles was also my GG Grandfather via his daughter Caroline Elizabeth(daughter of Corrina Worth 1st wife who died young) who married Thomas Brown Finley. I also have an old picture of the family house with W H H and assorted children. I can vaguely remember eating Thanksgiving dinner in the 1950's with two of his daughters that visited us in Houston, Texas. I don't believe they were married but I was a bit young to really know. My parents lived near the top of the 9th street hill in North Wilkesboro before they moved to Texas. My maternal grandmother and my mother were both named Lura for W H H's second spouse. Jim Deans 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: ecox4532 Surnames: Cox, Cagle, Pridmore, Couch, Heath, Osburn(e), Newman and more Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/4223.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello I am tracking my Cox family back through this area. I have tested my DNA and have matched with two other Cox's and we all seem to trace back to the Wilkes Co. area and back into Va.. We believe we are descended from the Matthew Cox, who died in Wilkes Co. in 1804. Your line may be connected to this family as well. If you would like to exchange more info I'll be glad to share what I have. Eddie in SC 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: djcox156 Surnames: Aldridge & Cox Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/4223.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find information on the Aldridge's in Wilkes Co. NC.. One source says my GGG-grandfather, Thomas Cox of Beaver Creek in Wilkes Co. NC married Bethenia Aldridge (Aldrich), so I am trying to find out all I can about the Aldridge's in the County, possibly finding her parents. In the 1790 Census Thomas and Bethenia had 3 boys and a girl. In 1804 Ison Aldridge sold 75 ac of land to Phenehas Boyd near Beaver Creek, Thomas Cox, Bethenia and (son) Aaron witnessed the transaction. David Cox (possible kin) lived a short distance away on Werrior Creek. In 1787 David Cox and James Henderson tried to buy 300 ac of land on Beaver Creek, their names were marked out and Philip Davis was written in. In September 1787 David attended an estate sale of Elijah Aldridge. In the 1790 Census, David and his wife had 3 boys and a girl also. On June 27, 1791 David Cox applied (posted bond) to adopt 3 miner orphans, Frances Aldridge, Edmon Aldridge and Keziah Aldridge (Edmon Tilly was Bondsman). I realize Iaham and Isom are spelled differntly but may be the same person. Please let me know if any one hase any knowledge of any of these Aldridge's or Cox's. [email protected] 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: srb1bus Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/7305.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Allan, Thanks for the info. Where would the Elkin Tribune be located - in what city and state? You can reach me at [email protected] Butch 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: AllanJoyce63 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/7305.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Per "The Elkin Tribune" Feb. 14, 1924 - Mr. John H. Ball passed away Sunday A. M. - One of the oldest landmarks dies at Advanced age of 83. ".......In the trying days of the Civil War, North Carolina never furnished a braver soldier than Mr. Ball. Enlisting in May of 1861, in company A, First North Carolina Calvary, he served until the close of the war. In the battle of Spottsylvania Court House he was severly wounded. Later he was attached as courier to the staff of General Wade Hampton, who, with General Stuart, shared the command of the Confederate Calvary of the Army of Northern Virginia. During a fierce engagement, in which his commander, Colonel W. H. H. Cowles, was wounded, Mr. Ball manifested his loyalty by bearing him from the field of battle and caring for him in the face of approaching enemy, both being captured and held as prisoners until the hostilities between the North and the South had ceased. The harrowing experiences of the period were ever vivid in h! is memory, even in the last days of his illness." 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: srb1bus Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/7305.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi. I do not have any Cowles genealogy info. But, I have ariteen a biography of Gen. Rufus Barringer, commander of the NC Cav. Brigade during the last year of the war. The manuscript is currently being reviewed by several author/historians. I am always on the lookout for additional "nuggest" that I might add to the manuscript. Love to quote short excerpts from letters of soldiers of Barringer's Brigade - which included the 1st NC with Cowles. Anyway, I came across a story about a John Allen Smith of the 1st NC saving the life of Cowles during a battle. Then I saw your post, which I think, says that John Hampton Ball saved the life of Cowles during a battle. Perhaps two different battles. Do you have any more information on this - like what battle or when or any other documentation? Do you all have any letters in your family that were written by Ball or Cowles? Thanks, Butch Barringer Newport News, VA 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: mabeone Surnames: Tucker, Casey, Vestal, Darnell, Riggs, Ward, Swaim, Hinson, Turney, Buckley, Smith, Lawson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/7310/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Howard Monroe Casey, age 74, of C. B. Eller School Road, Elkin passed away Saturday, November 17, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Casey was born August 31, 1933 in Wilkes County to John Young and Zilly Tucker Casey. Mr. Casey was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was retired from the Fiber Woven department at Chatham Manufacturing Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: John Casey, Russell Casey and Bill Tucker, and four sisters: Polly Vestal, Hazel Casey, Ruby Darnell and Irene Casey. Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy Riggs Casey of the home, a daughter and son-in-law, Tina Casey Ward and husband Oral of Mount Airy, two sisters: Marie Swaim of Jonesville and Lorene Hinson of Elkin, six grandchildren: Matthew Turney, Heather Buckley, Summer Ward, Dustin Ward, Justin Ward and Heather Ward. Four great grandchildren: Brendon Buckley, Cheyanne Smith, Laken Lawson and Isabella Ward. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church by Rev. Jimmy Tucker and Rev. Danny Dodds. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, November 19, 2007 from 6-8 p.m., at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers: Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice 401 Technology Lane Mount Airy, NC 27030 www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com 19 Nov 2007 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: dsmesser Surnames: Shumate Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/7307.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the info. It sounds like you have done lots of research on the same branch. Since I live in Raleigh, is there anywhere I can look in the NC Archives to verify the parents of Ellender Shumate? There is a marriage record for her and Aaron P. Brown in the "Wilkes Marriage Bond Index" where they married Jan 27, 1841 and she appears in the 1860, 1870 & 1880 census. It would make sense that Ellender might be a child of Toliver because her granddaughter (Sally Brown) married Mark Shumate & Susannah Stamper's grandson (Mark Hardin Shumate). They are my grandparents on my father's side. As to other children of Toliver Shumate & Lydia Clark -- In some places I've seen a daughter Martha (1818-1820), daughter Marion (b 1822, m John Johnson), and daughter Elizabeth (1823, m James Martin Wheatley). Do you have any info on them as to their true parents? I also don't see a marriage for Lydia (b 1828) but the 1860 census shows her with a son, Sampson Jason Shumate, age 2. Thanks for your help! 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: willmath Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/4185.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the information. 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: tingmcguire Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/4185.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I ended up getting the book through InterLibrary at my local library and took it to Office Max and photocopied the parts that I wanted which was most of the book, all of the book. InterLibrary took less than 2 wks to get the book transferred in to my library. The librarian assured me that it was ok to photocopy as long as it was for my own personal use. I could get two book pages on one sheet of paper which helped because it was a fairly thick book. My cost came to something like $16.00 but I had copied about 30 pages at home on my printer (I could see that that was going to take forever). I thought $16 was a very fair price because I don't believe the book is available any other way. Individuals that have it seem to be holding on to it. And I'd checked every online source I could imagine, which was quite a few. The book is a wealth of information. I'm descended through Robert, Rowland Sr's son, and his daughter Elizabeth who married Thomas Williamson. 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: willmath Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/90.151.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you ever find out Polly's last name ? They are also my ancesters through their daughter,Kesiah [ Cussy ] 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: willmath Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/4185.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you ever find the book ? Rowland is my GGGGGGrandfather. The only information I have on him is b.1720 d.NC to have married a Cherokee Indian woman.They had 4 children , I am related through son,John Judd.His participation in the Revolutionary War. Can you fill in more information for me ? 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: littleann19661 Surnames: GREEN,GREENE, WISEMAN, McGINNIS, SWANSON, CLIFTON, WALKER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/40.615.2011.2156/mb.ashx Message Board Post: parents and siblings of Priscilla Walker/Mcginnis There is Family Group Record at http://www.familysearch.org 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.

Which Pennington marriages are you seeking? Please mail me directly to avoid cluttering this board. Bob Stevens, Darlington, S.C., [email protected] Wilma Jean Reynolds <[email protected]> wrote: No Pennington marriages 1778-1868, try Ashe Co. and Surry Co. ----- Original Message ----- From: "MARIE HUMES" To: Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:22 PM Subject: [NCWILKES] Marriages >I know that Thomas Pennington marrried Leatha Beall in 1796 in NC. Would >they be in Wilkes? Were there any other Penningtons- perhaps families >mentioned? > Marie > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message WRITING SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY

No Pennington marriages 1778-1868, try Ashe Co. and Surry Co. ----- Original Message ----- From: "MARIE HUMES" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:22 PM Subject: [NCWILKES] Marriages >I know that Thomas Pennington marrried Leatha Beall in 1796 in NC. Would >they be in Wilkes? Were there any other Penningtons- perhaps families >mentioned? > Marie > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

No Munford and Luffman marriage in Wilkes 1920-1939. Try Surry Co. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shelby Luffman" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:40 PM Subject: [NCWILKES] Marriage look-up >I would like to ask the help of someone in Wilkes county to do a marriage >look-up for me. > > The brides name would have been Lola Delilah Luffman born c. 1909 in State > Road, NC. I only know that the groom's surname was Mumford. I do not > know his given name. They would have been married around 1928 or 1929. > This is all that I know of this marriage. > I am not sure, but they also could have been married in Surry County, > however, I have been led to believe that they were married in Wilkes > County. > > Thank you for any help that you may provide. > > Shelby Luffman > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I would like to ask the help of someone in Wilkes county to do a marriage look-up for me. The brides name would have been Lola Delilah Luffman born c. 1909 in State Road, NC. I only know that the groom's surname was Mumford. I do not know his given name. They would have been married around 1928 or 1929. This is all that I know of this marriage. I am not sure, but they also could have been married in Surry County, however, I have been led to believe that they were married in Wilkes County. Thank you for any help that you may provide. Shelby Luffman

I know that Thomas Pennington marrried Leatha Beall in 1796 in NC. Would they be in Wilkes? Were there any other Penningtons- perhaps families mentioned? Marie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: papabeark Surnames: Russell, Searcy, Sothers, Mc Call Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/7309/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on Isaiah Russell (Son of Levi) who was born in Wilkes county around 1836. He first married a Nancy Sothers and then Elizabeth Mc Call whose first husband is listed as an Elijah Sersey. Looking for both Isaiah and Elijah Sersey in 1860 census and having difficulties finding either man. Any help would be 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.