Irene, The research of some of the southern Norwood family members shows there is no real proof that Lydia was a Jordan. Someone pick up that name because a Mr. Jordan left something in his will to one of the Norwood sons. I don't have my material in front of me so I don't have the names before me. Being 77 I don't remember names like I used to. Lucy ----- Original Message ----- From: icefox To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [NORWOOD] HELLO!! John M and ancestors Clarification possibly needed? Notice the spelling. There is an Isle of Wight, England and an Isle of Wight County in Virginia but as far as I know neither is spelled with an "r" as you have it here nor is there an Isle of "Wright" in "CA" as listed after Francis Branch (not sure what "BA" stands for as listed after Benjamin Branch). Elizabeth Norwood is apparently the daughter of William Norwood and Lydia Jordan (dates appear to be off a bit however) but I'm not sure how much this group knows about the Branch family vs the Norwood side of things. Not my family line so sorry I can't be of any help just thought I'd chip in on a few facts you might want to check on. Happy researching! Irene www.norwoodconnections.com On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:38:06 -0600, you wrote: >Hello Norwood's: > >Are any of you related to JOHN MANGUM BRANCH b. 12-16-1813 in or near Northampton County, NC? He was the son of John Thomas Branch, b. after 1780 and died before 1847 on Northampton, NC . and Emily Bynum, b. after 1790 , Southampton, Virginia. She died in Northampton, NC. but I have no idea of the dates. I have only found two sons for this couple...John Mangum and Thomas. Have no dates on Thomas. > >The parents of John Thomas Branch were JOHN BRANCH, born before 1750 in Southampton, NC and Mary Bowen, born 1741 in Southampton , NC and died 1800, Northampton Co., NC > >Other ancestors were: Benjamin Branch born Isle of Wright, BA. before 1705, died before 1770, Northampton, NC. Wife unknown. Francis Branch b. about 1670, Isle of Wright, CA, died 1720, Isle of Wright VA. Wife, Elizabeth NORWOOD, born 1682 Isle of Wright, d, 1750, Isle of Wright, VA. George Branch, b. about 1620 ENGLAND, died 1688. Isle of Wright, VA. >Wife was Anne England or Anne Engald. No dates found. > >Wanting to learn more about my Branch ancestors... Hoping that you can help. > >J. Lewis ------------------------------- 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

On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:25:00 -0600, you wrote: >Irene, > >The research of some of the southern Norwood family members shows there is no real proof that Lydia was a Jordan. Someone pick up that name because a Mr. Jordan left something in his will to one of the Norwood sons. I don't have my material in front of me so I don't have the names before me. Being 77 I don't remember names like I used to. > > >Lucy Ah, interesting to know. Thank you. And proves the point I made in another post I made earlier today. That's why I said "apparently" these were her parents names. I've seen it reported several places as Lydia Jordan, but like I mentioned, you can't believe everything someone else tells you about a family line. Got to do your own research. And I'm not sure age has much to do with not remembering names. I'm in my forties and some days I feel pretty good if I can remember my own name, let alone anyone else's! :) Irene