Hi, John. The Catawba Co NCGenweb site has done of fantastic job of giving us just what we need for the shifting and splitting counties. They have a series of easily printable simple maps ranging from 1700 to the present day, showing the county changes. Rowan county, with no western boundary, first appears on the 1760 map. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccatawb/countyfm.htm Also, I found another site useful. It gives a listing of counties, their formation dates and parent counties, etc. http://www.goldenbranches.com/nc-state/counties.html Good luck, Linda
After reading through the look ups of the various names being done by Billy Markland, I have to question the lack of some of the names. This is just a thought, it was the habit of the Moravians to sort of control or arrange marriages to the advantage of the community as a whole. The marriage was first approved by the Church. Often it was sugguested by the church leaders that certain people marry. Would this elimate the posting of bonds, since the arrangement was basicly controlled by the church? Would not these unions be thus only recorded by the church? Anyone out there with knowledge of this practice of the Moravian Church with it's approval or disapproval? Some reference to the marriage of outsiders and leaving the church because of not marring from within are recorded in the Fries Books. Happy Hunting Catherine Leinbach
There was no references to the Alvis WALKER-Peggy PRATT or Ransom WALKER-Mary FOWLER marriage bonds. Sorry, Billy
The following are the only references I found to the above names Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 184, 301 HENRY, Elam & Amanda S. BELK, 30 September 1858; John L. SLOAN, bondsman; John WILKINSON, wit. pg 301 OLIPHANT, Joseph D. & Charlott BELK, 17 December 1860; George S. BELK, bondsman; D.R. BRADSHAW, wit. married 19 December 1860 by D.R. BRADSHAW, J.P.
No John, James, or Samuel FOWLER bond in Rowan or Surry. Only Allen & Polly CONNER, 28 June 1816 in Rowan. Henry SHAMMEL was bondsman and Jno. GILES was wit. No Andrew STOOTS mentioned in either Rowan or Surry. No Nancy or James MCBRIDE in Rowan. No Joel BROOKS in Rowan. Was bondsman in Surry. No Abraham EADS in Rowan or Surry. No Isham or Abraham EAST in Rowan or Surry. Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 73 CHAMBERS, James & Margaret ERVIN, 10 October 1782; Abraham ERVIN, bondsman; Ad. OSBORN, wit CHAMBERS, James & Margaret KNOX, 27 December 1784; Alex MCKEE, bondsman CHAMBERS, John & Parthea TROY, 27 May 1812; Henry CHAMBERS, bondsman; Geo. DUNN, wit. CHAMBERS, Jno & Rebecah GRAHAM, 13 June 1774; Jas. CATHEY, bondsman; Ad. OSBORN, wit. consent from James GRAHAM, father of Rebecah, 13 June 1774. pg 74 CHAMBERS, William & Cassandra W. ROBISON, 6 November 1785; Emd. MCFEE, bondsman; Max. CHAMBERS, wit. CHAMBERS, William & Ann C. MCCONNAUGHEY, 13 April 1825; Ezra ALLEMONG, bondsman CHAMBERS, William Hamilton & Eleanor JOHNSTON, 4 February 1785; Adam LAWRENCE, bondsman; Ad. OSBORN, wit. CHAMBERS, Wm & Mary CHAMBERS, 7 November 1800; Max CHAMBERS, bondsman; Jn BREM, wit. CHAMBERS, Wm S. & Susannah COWAN, 20 January 1843; David COWAN, bondsman; pg 48 BROOKS, Samuel & Betsy RIDER, 1 September 1812; Davould BECK, bondsman; Jno GILES, C.C., wit. pg 205 INNIARD, Abraham & Rachel SWAIM, 15 February 1769; John SWAIN, Jonathan ROBINS, Mathias ROBINS, wit. consent from John SWAIN only. Marriages of Surry County, NC 1779-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1982 pg 129 MCBRIDE, J.J. & Nancy YOUNG, married 26 September 1867 by W.M. HICKS, J.P. pg 23 BROOKS, Samuel & Sarah SWAIN, 3 January 1814; Isaac PATTERSON, bondsman. pg 35 CHAPPEL, Moses & Kessiah C. SWAIM, 7 April 1851; Joel BROOKS, bondsman. pg 199 SWAIM, Abraham & Mary VESTELL, 26 April 1818; Shaerrel CHAPPELL, bondsman SWAIM, John & Mary ADAMS, 8 December 1822; Sherril CHAPPAL, bondsman SWAIM, Jonathan & Sarah Ann COLLINS, 8 February 1850; Simon Adams, bondsman (C.H.) SWAIM, Michael & Elizabeth MCGUIRE, 26 April 1828; John SWAIM, bondsman SWAIM, Michael & Mary CARLTON, 1 July 1850; William CARLTON, bondsman SWAIM, Solomon D. & Sarah WAGGONER, 14 August 1828; James ARMSTRONG, bondsman.
Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 206 ISAACS, John & Anny ALLEN, 15 November 1792; Jacob MYERS, bondsman; Jno. MONRO, wit. pg 128 FALKERSON, Frederic & Sarah GIBSON, 2 July 1766; Abraham FULKERSON, Geo. GIBSON, Wilam ROBESON, bondsmen; Jacob LEASCH, Christ. Gotte REUTER, wit. Marriages of Surry County, NC 1779-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1982 pg 105 ISAACKS, Godfrey & Ferebee WILLEY, 29 September 1856; married 30 September 1856 by Lacy SNOW, J.P.
I found no references in either book for STOVER and there are too many STONERs to list. I did find a Jacob STONER, no Jeremiah though. Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 386 STONER, Jacob & Rachael MULL, 21 December 1850; Edward MULL, bondsman; J.S. MYERS, wit
No reference to William B. TWOMEY & Nancy TROTTER in either book. The following is the only TWOMEY reference I found. Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 406 TWOMEY, Thomas & Margrat LEWIES, 19 March 1811; Patrick TWOMEY, bondsman; Jn. MARCH, Sr., wit.
Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 385 STOKER, Allen & Mary HAMPTON, 16 April 1810; David GARDNER, bondsman; Robt. MORGAN, wit. STOKER, James A. & Frances GRIFFIN, 1 December 1852; A.M. NESBITT, bondsman; J.S. MYERS, wit. married 22 February 1853 by Jas. G. JACOCKS. Marriages of Surry County, NC 1779-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1982 pg 197 STOKER, Joh & Amelia ANTHONY, 25 March 1826; Moses AUSTILL, bondsman. (C.H.)
Russell: If you will go to <http://www.usgenweb.org/census/states/northcar/nc1920.htm> you'll find that T625-1304 represents rolls of Harnett and Haywood counties. There is a hot key to contact the NCGenWeb State Coordinator with any questions. Happy hunting, Bert Simerson
Thanks EVERYONE for your help!....Not necessary for any other reply, what an awesome map picture, will help greatly!....John Blair
Marriages of Surry County, NC 1779-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1982 pg 217 WHITT, A.L. & Cintha M. HILL, 4 January 1866; Gideon Y. VAUGHN, bondsman WHITT, Wiley & Nancy ASHBURN, 23 July 1831; Henry MOORE, wit. The only references in either book.
Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 232 LANE, Caleb J. & Elizabeth REX, 3 September 1843; Warren GHEEN, bondsman; Jno. H. HARDIE, wit LANE, Hiram & Nancy JONES, 1 January 1803; Charles PIDGEON, bondsman LANE, John A. & Kate L. HOWARD, 13 June 1865; Claude E. MILLS, bondsman; Obadiah WOODSON, wit. LANE; Joshua & Nancy BIRD, 12 May 1818; Peter ADEE, bondsman; J. WILLSON, wit. pg 271 MEDCARIS, Malachi & Elizabeth LANE, 22 July 1798; Sharach LANE, bondsman; Edwin J. OSBORN, D.C., wit. pg 147 GALLIMORE, James & Esther LANE, 5 December 1815; Frederick BEANBLOSSOM, bondsman; Jno GILES, C.C., wit. pg 24 BEANBLOSSOM, Frederick & Polly LANE, 24 January 1812; Jesse LANE, bondsman; Geo DUNN, wit. (Frederick has my favorite name so far!-Billy) pg 55 BRUER, Rheubin & Polly LANE, 24 September 1817; John SWILLIVANT, bondsman; Mack CRUMP, wit. pg 392 TAYLOR, Georg & Polly LANE, 12 April 1815; Isaac CAUSEY, bondsman; Jn. MARCH, Sr., wit. pg 29 BEENBLOSSOM, Christian & Sally LANE, 27 November 1809; Martin BIRELY, bondsman; Jno GILES, wit. Marriages of Surry County, NC 1779-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1982 pg 121 LANE, Archabald & Elizabeth HALL, 6 February 1816; Absalom KERR, bondsman LANE, David & Liddy ROBERSON, 18 August 1831; Nathaniel ROBERSON, bondsman LANE, William & Abigal PRICHARD, 13 August 1816; Saml CLARK, bondsman pg 12, 224, 175, 149, 176 BAYSE, Raleigh & Elizabeth LANE, 26 February 1855; Joab CAVINESS, bondsman; married 26 February 1855 by A. SIMMONS, J. P. pg 224 WOOD, Solomon & Jane LANE, 10 February 1854; Frost BEAMER, bondsman; married 16 February 1854 by B.F. SCOTT, J.P. pg 175 ROBERSON, Nathaniel & Lucy LANE, 18 August 1831; David LANE, bondsman pg 176 RONE, Haywood & Nancy BIRD, 24 April 1859; Vichtler LANE, bondsman
Marriages of Surry County, NC 1779-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1982 pg 56 DOBSON, Dandy & Lucinda DOBSON (colored), 13 August 1867; Dandy is the son of Sucky DOBSON, his father unknown; Lucinda is the daughter of Charles BOWLES, her mothers name was Lucinda, formerly the property of J.H. DOBSON, P. Worth, J.P. DOBSON, Joseph & Sally Jane HAMLIN, 22 February 1853; Jno M. CLOUD, bondsman; married 22 February 1853 by A. ROBY, minister. pg 137 MARTIN, James & Mary A. DOBSON, 14 February 1839; Jessa A. WAUGH, bondsman There are several more mentioned in Surry County as bondsmen. Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 107 DOBSON, William & Martha NEILY, 10 May 1793; James ARNETT, bondsman; Jno MONRO, wit. pg 353 SCOTT, Thomas & Anna Maria DOBSON, 27 February 1772; John DOBSON, bondsman; Thomas FROHOCK, wit. consent from Joseph DOBSON, father of Anna Maria, 22 February 1772; wit by John DOBSON, Abraham SCOTT
I found 2 Peter SMITHS, bonds issued 1818 & 1812. Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 374 SMITH, Peter & Patsey HADEN, 4 February 1818; Ezra ALLEMONG, bondsman SMITH, Peter M. & Polly SWINK, 20 August 1812; George Rood SMITH, bondsman; Jno GILES C.C., wit As far as Peter's parents, here are some possibilities using 1781 as a cut-off point: Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 368 SMITH, Anderson & Priscilla WILLIAMS, 4 September 1763; Vinson WILLIAMS, Andrew SMITH, bondsmen; John FROHOCK, wit. consent from Rebeckah SMITH and James SMITH, 2 September 1763; James SMITH, brother of Anderson, and Rebeckah, mother of Anderson. pg 369 SMITH, Cornelous & Rachel LYNN, 26 August 1768; Andrew SMITH, Edward MCGUIRE, bondsmen; Thomas FROHOCK, wit. pg 370 SMITH, Henry & Barbra HISON, 15 July 1767; John HISON, bondsman; ____ FROHOCK, wit. pg 371 SMITH, James & Hannah HUNT, 13 January 1779; Gosham HUNT, bondsman; Wm. R. DAVIE, wit. SMITH, James & Mary MARLIN, 25 February 1780; Henry NEVINS, bondsman; B. Booth BOOTE, wit pg 373 SMITH, Joseph & Mary KINGERY, 2 December 1774; Daniel KINGRY, bondsman; Ad. OSBORN, wit pg 374 SMITH, Ralph & Mary SAMPLE, 24 September 1767; James POTTS, bondsman; Thomas FROHOCK, wit. SMITH, Richard & Nancey SWEETING, 2 October 1765; Hugh MONTGOMERY, Abner NASH, bondsmen; Thomas FROHOCK, wit. SMITH, Thomas & Mollie MACKIE, 21 January 1775; Robert MACKIE, bondsman; Jams. ROBINSON, wit. pg 375 SMITH, William & Hannah JUSTIS, 17 November 1772; William ROSS, James ROSS, bondsmen; Ad. OSBORN, wit. consent from Moses JUSTUS SMITH, William & Catharine MOORE, (no date, during adm. of Abner NASH 1780-1781); Jas. HACKET, bondsman; H. GIFFERD, wit.
Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 56 BUCKNER, Benjamin & Becky ARRAWOOD, 30 November 1813; John BUCKNER, bondsman; Jno GILES, C.C., wit. BUCKNER, Edward & Rachal HENDRICKS, 16 December 1801; John BUCNER, bondsman; Jno BREM, wit. BUCKNER, Edward & Nancy THOMPSON, 30 September 1807; John STINCEHCOMB, bondsman; Jn MARCH Sr., wit. BUCKNER, James & Mary ROBARDS, 12 March 1817; Elijah OWINGS, bondsman; Jn MARCH Sr., wit. BUCKNER, James & Catharine SIMON, 17 September 1822; John EAGLE, bondsman BUCKNER, Jesse & Lydia CLAYBROOK, 13 September 1824; Jesse TATUM, bondsman; Hy GILES, wit. BUCKNER, John & Lucy DANIEL, 24 June 1807; Daniel BUCKNER, bondsman; Jn MARCH Sr., wit BUCKNER, John & Lucretia TATOM, 22 July 1786; Henry WHITEAKER, bondsman BUCKNER, Levi & Sarah BOOTH, 16 December 1812; John BUCKNER, bondsman; Jno MARCH Sr., wit
Can anyone tell me or point me to a map of Counties bordering Rowan in 1800??? This county is sometimes alittle confusing, especially for an outsider! Thanks John Blair
Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 230 KRITE, Michal & Elizabeth BASINGER, 29 March 1797; David WOODSON, bondsman; J.S. MYERS, wit. KRIDER, George & Sally SROTE, 23 March 1820; Thos. HOLTON, bondsman (don't know if this could be a variant or not..only George in right time frame)
No references with the YELL name. I have included 2 that may be a variant. Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 197 HOUSER, Jacob & Mary YARREL, 16 April 1814; George HANES, bondsman; Saml. JONES, wit. pg 346 ROMINGER, Philip & Elizabeth KRETER, 16 December 1807; Thomas YARRELL, bondsman; Lazarus HEGE, J.P., wit. ROMINGER, Joseph & Susanah CRATER, 26 March 1813; David ROMINGER, bondsman; John HANES, wit.
Rich, I am taking it you meant prior to 1790, not 1890. Marriages of Rowan County, NC 1753-1868 compiled by Brent H. Holcomb Genealogical Publishing Company Baltimore, MD Copyright by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1986 pg 90 COX, Caleb & Nancey SEALS, 28 May 1787; Joseph COX, bondsman, Jno MACAY, wit COX, David & Martha COLE, 5 April 1788; Wm. HAMPTON, bondsman; J. MCEWIN wit. COX, Ephraim & Sussanah PERSON, 9 July 1768; Alexd. THOMPSON, bondsman; Thom. FROHOCK, wit. consent of Denny PERSON, father of Susannah. COX, James & Sarah MACEWELL, 7 July 1792; James HARP, bondsman COX, John & Susanna BEAVER, 23 March 1802; Bostian LENTZ, bondsman COX, Jonathan & Mary KOUSCE, 8 May 1779; Joseph COX, bondsman; Jos. BREVARD, wit COX, Joshua & Mary NEAL, 17 May 1769; Adam MITCHELL, Thomas NIEL, Richard COX, bondsmen; William BOSTWICK, Samuel SHAW, wit. COX, Moses & Hannah BEARD, 13 July 1799; Abel HUNT, bondsman COX, Thos. & Deborah DIGGINS, 4 December 1804; Jno FROST, bondsman; A.L. OSBORN, D.C., wit. pg 265 MAFFIT, John & Elizabeth COX, 27 September 1766; William Williams, bondsman; Thoms. FROHOCK, wit. MAFFIT, John & Sarah WHITEKER, 13 April 1790; William WHITEKER, Jr. bondsman; Basil GAITHER, wit. (didn't know if this was same John or not-Billy) pg 286 MOORE, Arthur & Hannah COX, 17 February 1789; Joh. TUNNER, bondsman; Will ALEXANDER, wit. pg 358 SHEETS, David & Nancy ORRELL, 1 December 1807; Edger ORRIL, bondsman; John MARCH Sr., wit. pg 127 EZELL, Frederick & Mary COX, 28 March 1780; Benjamin ROUNSAVELL, bondsman; Max. CHAMBERS, wit. pg 332 RECTOR, George & Polly RIDDLE, 31 July 1828; Solomon ELROD, bondsman; C. HARBIN, J.P., wit pg 354 SCRIVENER, Benjamin & Mary COX, 24 December 1779; Thomas TATE, bondsman; B. Booth BOOTE, wit. SCRIVNAR, Thomas & Susanna BROILS, 29 September 1779; Peter TODD, bondsman; Jo. BREVARD, wit. pg 387 STUART, Benjamin & Elizabeth WINSCUT, 16 August 1769; Isiah STUART, Mathew BAILEY, bondsmen; John FROHOCK, wit consent 19 August 1769 from Abraham CORON, stating that her father and mother is dead and she is of age, and her brothers and sisters all hve given consent. (thought this had a bunch of good info that may help someone someday-Billy) STUART, Issiah & Mary COX, 1 September 1764; Samuel STUART, bondsman; Thomas FROHOCK, wit. consent from Dinah COX, 30 August 1764. pg 289 MORGAN, Robert & Rebecca COX, 1 October 1792; David BARCLAY, bondsman; Jo. CHAMBERS, wit. pg 398 TODD, Thomas & Sarah COX, 2 November 1779; John GARDNER, bondsman pg 97 CULP, Peter & Susan COX, 8 December 1804; Wm. ROGERS, bondsman; A.L. OSBORN, D.C., wit