Thanks, for this information and detail! I was glad to have the Grandfather Book abstracts to read from the bulletin, but I would also like to take a look at the actual entries when I visit Wilkes County next. Is this book in good condition? Has it been microfilmed? I just want to see it preserved for future generations. I have visited the Wilkes Community College a few times now and I am glad they have a bunch of county records on microfilm. It seems that the courthouse ships the originals to the NC Archives very quickly (at least as compared with Georgia, where all the old books are still at the courthouse, and only the microfilm of the pages is at the archives.). I understand the library in N. Wilkesboro also has some microfilmed records, but have not yet had time to see what is there. Is there an inventory of the microfilm holdings I might be able to see? I do have the published book list, but those original records are my favorite! I have several ancestors who died in the mid to late 1800s without a will, but I am hoping to still find information in the probate records (inventories, estate sales, administrators bonds, etc.). Thanks for any more information you can provide. I have to plan all my genealogy trips very carefully to make every minute of research count! Gail Rich Nestor Smyrna, Georgia www.roots2buds.net On 10/8/06, Wilma Jean Reynolds <jeanreynolds@wilkes.net> wrote: > Permanent Roll of Registered Voters 1902-1908 called the "Grandfather Book" > is located in the Register of Deeds Office in the Wilkes Co. Courthouse. > The third column is the name of the direct male ancestor, (claimed by person > registering to vote), to have been eligible to vote prior to 1867. The > relationship was usually father, or grandfather. If person registering was > eligeble to vote prior to 1867, it may read, voter himself, or just his name > may be listed again. When name is the same, take note of the age of > applicant, was he 21 years, or older in 1867? If he was younger and the name > is the same, it means he has the same name as his ancestor. When this > column is left blank, it is assumed the applicant proved he could read and > write. The law was that a person had to be able to write, and read any > section of the Constitution in the English language, or was the direct > descendant of a person who had been eligible to vote pior to 1867. > The next column is the state where the ancestor was eligible to vote prior > to 1867. > The next column is the date which applicant registered to vote. > Registeration ran from 1902 until 30 Nov. 1908. > Wilma Jean Reynolds > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gail Rich Nestor" <gail.nestor@gmail.com> > To: <NCWILKES@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 6:12 PM > Subject: [NCWILKES] Grandfather Book > > > > Hi, I was reading back through some 2004 issues of the Wilkes > > Genealogical Society bulletins, and came across my great-grandfather's > > name. Can someone tell me (1) where the original Grandfather Book now > > resides (it is still in the courthouse?), and what the columns for the > > data below mean? > > > > Marcus L. Gilreath, 38, Alexander Gilreath, NC, 10-18-02 > > > > I know the first two represent voter's name and age. Is the third > > column for either father or grandfather (whoever was registered to > > vote in 1850)? Is the next column for birthplace of relative or for > > something else? The last column I assume is [19]02 - right? That's > > the date the first-named person was registered to vote - right? > > > > Is there anything else I can glean from this entry? If both the > > person's father and grandfather were prior registered voters, did the > > current voter just pick the closest one (i.e. father)? > > > > Some additional history would be great. I read the brief summary in > > one of the bulletins, but if there is additional information out in > > cyberland or elsewhere, I would like to read it. > > > > Thanks! > > Gail > > > > -- > > Gail Rich Nestor > > Smyrna, Georgia > > www.roots2buds.net > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > NCWILKES-request@rootsweb.com 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 NCWILKES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Gail Rich Nestor Smyrna, Georgia www.roots2buds.net

Hello list, I just found that my Cox family line may have come through and sent a few generations in Wilkes Co. It seems they moved down from Essex Co. VA around 1780 or so. I have Matthew Cox Jr., who died in Wilkes Co. in 1804. He was born about 1735 in VA. His father Matthew Sr. was born in VA in 1709. One of Matthew Jr. sons was Braxton Cox, 1781 to 1856. Matthew's wife was Lucy Dickerson, 1733 to 1812. This is not my direct line but I have proved connection to this line through DNA testing. I suspect my line is through a brother of either Matthew Sr. or his father William Cox of VA, who died in Essex Co in 1754. Is there any one of this list who may be researching this family or related lines? Thanks, Eddie Cox Belton, SC

Permanent Roll of Registered Voters 1902-1908 called the "Grandfather Book" is located in the Register of Deeds Office in the Wilkes Co. Courthouse. The third column is the name of the direct male ancestor, (claimed by person registering to vote), to have been eligible to vote prior to 1867. The relationship was usually father, or grandfather. If person registering was eligeble to vote prior to 1867, it may read, voter himself, or just his name may be listed again. When name is the same, take note of the age of applicant, was he 21 years, or older in 1867? If he was younger and the name is the same, it means he has the same name as his ancestor. When this column is left blank, it is assumed the applicant proved he could read and write. The law was that a person had to be able to write, and read any section of the Constitution in the English language, or was the direct descendant of a person who had been eligible to vote pior to 1867. The next column is the state where the ancestor was eligible to vote prior to 1867. The next column is the date which applicant registered to vote. Registeration ran from 1902 until 30 Nov. 1908. Wilma Jean Reynolds ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gail Rich Nestor" <gail.nestor@gmail.com> To: <NCWILKES@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 6:12 PM Subject: [NCWILKES] Grandfather Book > Hi, I was reading back through some 2004 issues of the Wilkes > Genealogical Society bulletins, and came across my great-grandfather's > name. Can someone tell me (1) where the original Grandfather Book now > resides (it is still in the courthouse?), and what the columns for the > data below mean? > > Marcus L. Gilreath, 38, Alexander Gilreath, NC, 10-18-02 > > I know the first two represent voter's name and age. Is the third > column for either father or grandfather (whoever was registered to > vote in 1850)? Is the next column for birthplace of relative or for > something else? The last column I assume is [19]02 - right? That's > the date the first-named person was registered to vote - right? > > Is there anything else I can glean from this entry? If both the > person's father and grandfather were prior registered voters, did the > current voter just pick the closest one (i.e. father)? > > Some additional history would be great. I read the brief summary in > one of the bulletins, but if there is additional information out in > cyberland or elsewhere, I would like to read it. > > Thanks! > Gail > > -- > Gail Rich Nestor > Smyrna, Georgia > www.roots2buds.net > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NCWILKES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi, I was reading back through some 2004 issues of the Wilkes Genealogical Society bulletins, and came across my great-grandfather's name. Can someone tell me (1) where the original Grandfather Book now resides (it is still in the courthouse?), and what the columns for the data below mean? Marcus L. Gilreath, 38, Alexander Gilreath, NC, 10-18-02 I know the first two represent voter's name and age. Is the third column for either father or grandfather (whoever was registered to vote in 1850)? Is the next column for birthplace of relative or for something else? The last column I assume is [19]02 - right? That's the date the first-named person was registered to vote - right? Is there anything else I can glean from this entry? If both the person's father and grandfather were prior registered voters, did the current voter just pick the closest one (i.e. father)? Some additional history would be great. I read the brief summary in one of the bulletins, but if there is additional information out in cyberland or elsewhere, I would like to read it. Thanks! Gail -- Gail Rich Nestor Smyrna, Georgia www.roots2buds.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mills Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xUB.2ACE/4300 Message Board Post: Hello All, I would like to let everyone know that the Mills Reunion 2006 website has been updated. Please visit: geocities.com/millsreunion2006 You will find information about last July's reunion, reunion coming in 2008, pictures and links. Please visit our guest book and post any questions, comments, concerns or ideas. You may also e-mail me direct if you wish. Thank you, Tammy Evans geocities.com/havefunwithgenealogy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Caudill Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xUB.2ACE/4299 Message Board Post: I am looking for the location of the Joines Cemetery in the Traphill area. I believe I have some Caudill relatives burried there.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BOWLING, BOLLING, PHELPS, GIBSON, GIPSON, WHEELER, WILLIS, SAVAGE BLAIR, BLAND Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xUB.2ACE/67.973.1070.1075.1090.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Si-yo (Hello in Cherokee), I enjoyed your story about Benjamin since I had never heard it before. We do know Benjamin was a Melungeon who were known for their multiracial backgrounds including Portugese, Irish, Native American, Turkish, African American et al. A recent DNA study indicates they were at least 10% Native American on average. I do not recall any other specific statistic as to their racial mix but if you check the Melungeon Association's web page you'll probably find more information. Mary's mother was allegedly a Gibson (aka Gipson) who were also Melungeon. The Phelps line, itself, is Melungeon. Benjamin's family and other Bowlings relatives, etc. are often listed in one of the Hancock Census as FPC (free persons of color). All of this certainly does not bother me so I am not offended to be from any race since all races come from one source if you could go back in time far enough. Personally, I believe Benjamin was either a legal an illegitimate son of Major John Bolling, whether ! his mother was Elizabeth Blair Bland Bolling or not. I have at least three lines which are of Melungeon origins such as the Wheeler, Willis, Savage et al. lines which includes several Native American origins mostly Cherokee, Delaware, Choctaw and Algonuian. Hope some of this information helps you and others in their research... Wa-do! (Thanks in Cherokee)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holeman, Holman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xUB.2ACE/4109.1.1 Message Board Post: Linda, Thanks so much for the will of Thomas Holeman. I appreciate getting this. I'm also interested in the will of this Thomas's father Thomas. I have the following brief abstract of Thomas's will: Thomas Holman will Wilkes Co. NC; written January 10, 1798; probate April 1798. Wife Susannah. Lists children Absalom, Reuben, Susannah, Rachel, Joseph, Daniel, Rebecca, Isaac, Thomas, Grace, Elizabeth, Jacob, Margaret, James. Absalom, Reuben and Susannah were singled out to receive two thirds of his estate while each of the other children were given 1 shilling. These three may not have yet married. Executors were Ephraim Davis and wife Susannah. Witnesses were Thomas Wade, James Profitt and Gorsham Thompkins. Will Book 1, page 487. If you have access to this will I would greatly appreciate a full transcript...thanks so much. My ancestor is a brother to the younger Thomas. My Isaac moved to Lincoln county TN where he died in 1834.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Perry/Royal/Rail Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xUB.2ACE/3406.3 Message Board Post: This is my family line too through Mary Rail and John Royal and Mary Rail and Henry Perry. I would love to share information. You can email me at synthia@inspirationalthoughts.org if you want to share info. Thanks! Synthia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xUB.2ACE/2901.1 Message Board Post: Joe was my father. I'd love to hear from family.

NORRIS FAMILY REUNION PLANNED Several descendants of William Berry Norris and Martisha Trivette Norris met recently to plan a "first" annual reunion. The event has been set for Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the Cranberry High School complex in Elk Park, North Carolina. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish to share and family pictures and memorabilia. Drinks, bread and paper products will be furnished. Registration and fellowship will begin at 10:30am followed by lunch and a visit to the old home site and family cemetery for any of those attending who are interested. William Berry Norris and his wife Martisha were some of the first settlers on Old Beech Mountain during the 1800's. They lived in the house now owned by Troy and Frankie Crawford on land that was granted to them by the State of North Carolina. There they became the parents of nine children, seven of which survived. Those children were Julia Ann Norris Hagie, Leroy Russell Norris, Bynum Lee Norris, Zillia Norris Cook, Grady Hall Norris, James Luther Norris, and Roscoe Norris. If you are descended from any of these children this is your reunion. Please come and meet your cousins! For more information about the reunion you may contact the following: Harvey Norris (grandson of Bynum) at email harveynorris@comcast.net or by regular mail at 123 Ross Jenkins Cr. Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643,or telephone 423-542-5262 or Naomi Houston (granddaughter of Grady) at email NMDorri56@aol.com or regular mail at 558 Henson Creek Road, Newland, North Carolina 28657 or telephone 828-765-7693.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hooper, Forther, Bryson, Sugg, Suggs, Daniel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xUB.2ACE/2683.1.2.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Here are a couple of websites that have some of the information you are looking for. Also, I a looking for information on Etheldred AKA Dread Fortner's parents. Any help appreciated. 1. http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jackamoney&id=I02121 2. http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=faulkner2&id=I0187 * Married: 1772 in Surry Co, NC

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xUB.2ACE/4297 Message Board Post: Researching information on my grandmother who was the daughter of Henry Childress and Elizabeth McCrary. On the 1900 census they are found living in Rock Creek, Wilkes Co, NC. She had one sister, Celia E. I believe Henry's father was Stephen Childress and Margaret who in 1860, lived in Hotell, Surry Co. I believe that Elizabeth's parent were William L and Ciely McCrary who are found in Rock Creek, Wilkes Co in 1880 census. Any information you may have will be appreciated. please e-mail at kizydanzer@aol.com Thank you Connie Seals Ballek

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xUB.2ACE/3830.1.19.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: No, they are not listed in the Wilkes Co., NC marriage book.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xUB.2ACE/3830.1.19.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I found some on the Greer family on the Wilkes co NC. webpage good luck

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xUB.2ACE/3830.1.19.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Do you find an entry for a William Gambrel and Mary Wash in 1778? Thank you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morefield, William W. b. 1859 Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xUB.2ACE/4296 Message Board Post: I am looking for more information on William W. Morefield, born 1859 in Winston Salem, NC (according to his death certificate). He married Mary Brown Breeding, 12 May 1886 in Pulaski County, VA. I'm trying to find out who his parents were. William and Mary had 5 known children: Edora P. b. 1887 Pulaski County, VA Fred V. b. 15 May 1891 Pulaski County, VA Oakley Homer b. 6 Oct 1892 Pulaski County, VA died 21 Sep 1942, McDowell Co., WV William Roy b. 2 Feb 1896, Pulaski County, VA Callie R. b. 1898 Pulaski County, VA Oakley Homer was my great uncle. If anyone has further information about his father, William W. and his family, I'd like to hear from you.

I have a copy of Benjamin will leaving most of his belonging to Sarah and his children by her. Also have copy of inventory. . The amount to his other children $l.00 Those are the children by Mary Wilcoxson Mary Ann Karnes ----- Original Message ----- From: "R E Sheppard" <reshpprd@mr.net> To: <ncwilkes@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [NCWILKES] The ongoing Benjamin GREER marriage confusions !! > Greetings -- > > On Sun 24 Sep 2006 @ 15:03, Mary Ann TALBOTT wrote the following to > the NCWILKES@rootsweb.com mailing list: > >>Hi, >>The information about the marriage of Benamin Greer and Sarah Jones >>is also recorded, except for the bond #, in the book >>Marriages of Wilkes County, NC 1778-1868. This source has another >>Benjamin Greer & Leah Waters, 31 Jan 1822, Lewis Waters, bm. >> >>Also, if you live relatively close to a Latter Day Saints History Center, >>you can access the marriage information though that facility, I >>believe. >>Regards, Mary Ann > > Perhaps it MIGHT be of help to some researchers to note that this > above second referenced Benjamin GREER (1802 - bef 1890), who > married Leah WATERS, was the son of Jesse GREER (1778 - 1869) who > married Mary "Polly" Morris, and thus the grandson of the Benjamin > GREER (1746-1816), by his first wife Nancy Ruth WILCOXSON > (1743/1745-1790). > > I realize that everyone is trying to be helpful here, but there are > darn near as many Benjamin GREER's as there are "Church's" in the > greater [Wilkes Co] NC area. So some extra details might help make > it a little easier for those interested in the various GREER's to > 'figure out' who goeth with whom !!!!! > > Continued best wishes to everyone who are also working on their own > family histories. > > Regards, > > /r > > R. E. Sheppard > Working, working, working - on my own Family History !! > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NCWILKES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McQuinn Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xUB.2ACE/3442.2 Message Board Post: The family history records I received from my mother states that her greatgrandmother was Frances Melvina McQuinn, born 1865 in Omaha, Nebraska. Her father was Martin van buren McQuinn, born 1835 Kentucky. His father was Marshall T McQuinn born 1804 North Carolina. His father was Braxton McQuinn. Mary Poe must of been his step-mother as he was born in 1804 in Wilkes, North Carolina. Mary would of only been age 2 according to her age in 1850 census Missouri (born 1792) If she had been born in 1783 she would of been 21 when he was born and could of been the first child. Marshall T could of been the oldest boy listed in the 1820 census of Floyd Co Kentucky with mother listed as age 26 to 45. However the 1800 Census listed Braxton's wife as beening over 45 with 4 children. I have run across a Braxton Mcquinn Francisco born 27 oct 1848 in Scott Co, Virginia. Was hoping to find Braxton's daughter listed in the 1800 Census (born between 1790 and 1800) as maybe the mother or grandmother to this Braxton, but their records seem to be complete and I cannot see any connection.

Hi, The information about the marriage of Benamin Greer and Sarah Jones is also recorded, except for the bond #, in the book Marriages of Wilkes County, NC 1778-1868. This source has another Benjamin Greer & Leah Waters, 31 Jan 1822, Lewis Waters, bm. Also, if you live relatively close to a Latter Day Saints History Center, you can access the marriage information though that facility, I believe. Regards, Mary Ann ----- Original Message ----- From: <WRTill@aol.com> To: <ncwilkes@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 12:05 PM Subject: Re: [NCWILKES] NCWILKES Digest, Vol 1,Issue 6 - Ben Greer Marriage Info The info about Benjamin Greer's marriage was taken from the "North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868" on Ancestry.com. Wayne Till ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NCWILKES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message