Back to Iredell GenWeb Home Page | Back to NC GenWeb  1998 Queries HOLEBROOKS\CORRELL/JEFFERSON/UPRIGHT November 5 William Holebrooks b.c.1809 married Margaret Agle(Eagle) b.c. 1823 Levi Correll b. 1816(17) married Mary Elizabeth(?WHO?) b. 1820(21) William efferson Cavin bc. 1825 married Isabell Adeline Upright bc. 1839 William Upright b.c.1799 married Julia(?) Pam Holbrook WESTON October 15 Am looking for any information on William Green WESTON, born 1816 in North Carolina. Who were his parents? 1. WILLIAM GREEN1 WESTON was born 1816 in Orange Co., NC ?, and died Nov 1, 1886 in Loray, NC. He married DORCAS STEVENSON 1836 in Iredell Co., NC1, daughter of WILLIAM STEVENSON and PRUDENCE HALL. Notes for WILLIAM GREEN WESTON: William and Dorcas lived near Loray, Iredell Co., N.C. south of Third Creek. He was a blacksmith. Family tradition says that William came from Orange Co., N.C. Children of WILLIAM WESTON and DORCAS STEVENSON are: i. MARY ANN2 WESTON, b. Jul 29, 1837, Loray, NC; d. Mar 7, 1872; m. WILLIAM ROSS CRAWFORD, Mar 18, 1852. ii. ELIZABETH ANGELINE WESTON, b. Nov 2, 1838, Loray, NC; d. Sep 17, 1877; m. MOSCOW EIDSON, 1858. iii. WILLIAM SIDNEY "BILLY" WESTON, b. Apr 25, 1842, Iredell Co., NC; d. Apr 25, 1915, Concord Pres. Church, Loray, NC; m. SALINDA CATHERINE HEFNER, May 4, 1865, Iredell Co., NC. Lacy Weston TOMLIN September 28 I am looking for the full names, D.O.B.'s, & D.O.D.'s for the brothers of Sam Tomlin b. 02-28-1891 d. 08-13-1986. Their father was Robert Lee Tomlin(son) b. 01-17-1866 d. 01-26-1939. Their names were "Doc" & "Parks" Tomlin. One brother "Doc" may have served in the Army during WWI. Doc or Parks moved to Greensboro, NC the other to FL. They grew up in Harmony, NC. Kristen Tomlin McAFEE September 20 Researching information regarding the McAFEE family members who was in early Rowan County, NC. There were two brothers, DR. SAMUEL MCAFEE and JAMESMcAFEE. There appears to be a close tie with the MCGUIRE FAMILY. Any information would be helpful, and very much ppreciated. Clm1601@aol.com WILLIAMS September 20 Seeking information about Melvin Williams, born 1826 in Iredell County. Known to have worked as farm laborer for the Fletcher Wyatt family in 1850 and as a schoolteacher in 1860. Moved to Wilkes County sometime between 1860 and 1866. James Williams ALLISON September 19 I really need some help with this one. I cannot find the parents of Franklin Alexander ALLISON, born 15 March 1840 in Statesville, NC, Irdell County. He was working as a printer by 1853 (at the age of 17). Don't know where. He is listed in the 1860 Census of Copiah County, MS, living in the home of A. L. and Mary Frances (Hatch) ALLISON. A.L. was born in 1831 and is listed as a "publisher of newspaper" and his wife Mary and (I assume his brother) Franklin are listed as printers. This makes me wonder if "printers" ran in the family?? Franklin married Mary Bond NEAL on April 22, 1861 in Copiah County, MS. Then we have the Civil War and thus far I have found no information as to which side he fought on and from which state. But I do know that he was a soldier. Any ideas on how to search this would be greatly appreciated. Next, Franklin Alexander ALLISON, and family, are listed in the 1865 Jackson County, IL census. From this point on I have a pretty good idea of his whereabouts, etc. Thanks to anyone who can help me locate the parents of Franklin Alexander
ALLISON. CAUSEY September 18 I am in search of the Causey family possibly of Washington County, Illinois. My 2nd great-grandmother, Isabel Jane (Causey) Coleman was living there in 1864 when her husband, John Coleman died during the Civil War. They were from McNairy County, TN. This information is from her pension application, her mark was witnessed by a John E. Causey, and W.E. Hester. She was born in 1825 and was married prior to a Parsons & they had one child, John Alganie Parsons. She had 2 children by my 2nd gr. grandfather, Melissa A. Coleman, born 1857, and Mary Roberta M. Coleman, born 1860. Rumor has it that she was born in North Carolina. Tanya Becker McLEOD September 1 I am looking for the family and ancestors of MURDOCK McLEOD b. 1785 died in GA c. 1860's May have been married before his wife listed on the GA census of 1850. MURDOCK MCLEOD moved to GA sometime before 1830. He finally settled in Baker Co., GA and farmed. His children: Miltilda, Sarah Ann, George, Andrew Jackson, Baneta, William. His wife was born in GA in 1810. Her name was Sarah. I believe this to be his 2nd wife. I know nothing about his first marriage if he had one. There is 25 yrs difference in age between Murdock and Sarah. Nora DEARMOND August 27 Searching in Iredell (or possibly Alexander) County for RICHARD or/and MARY (POLLY) DEARMOND. Brother and sister. Richard married MARGRET ? POLLY married? ROBERT TEMPLETON. The name is possibly D'Armond. William R. and Rena Smith GORDON August 22 Seeking information on Alexander Gordon b. Scotland and m.Margaret McLeod. Children: George b. 1768 in Scotland m. Miss Flora McKaskell 1792 in Iredell d. Oquaka, Illinois; Christin b. Scotland m. Kenneth McKinzie 1780 in Iredell. Alexander's first wife died and he married Mrs. Flora McKaskell (mother of Flora). George was an early elder at the New Sterling Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church in Iredell. George and Flora moved to Georgia with 8 children in 1818 and settled in Newton County, GA. He later moved to Henderson County, IL. One son stayed in Georgia, Alexander John. He is my line. C.Gordon Wallace ROBBINS August 22 Dorothy Levina ROBBINS b. January 5, 1897 in Iredell County. m. Arthur Allen MORRIS August 4. 1916 at Baptist Church Parsonage, minister Reverend George H. Church, Statesville, NC. Dot Morris Starling WILLIFORD August 19 I'm looking for information on Willie DeWitt Williford (b.Oct 28,1876) (d. May 11,1907) he lived in Iredell County all of his life. I would like to find his Marriage info. I think he was Married Jan ,1906 To Annie Pearl Godfred from Union County NC. Not sure were they were married. They had a child Loree (DeWitt or Godfrey) Williford (b.Dec 12,1906) Would like to find out if it was (Dewitt or Godfrey). James DeWitt McGilvary DOWELL/JOHNSON August 16 Searching for family of Hanon DOWELL and Emeline JOHNSON, md in Wilkes Co., NC (Md Jan 2, 1856) before going to Iredell Co. Hannon was first md to Polly JOHNSON. Is there a connection between Emeline and Polly? Hannon and Emeline were in Iredell Co. by 1870 with a family. Appreciate any information on this family. Linda LYONS August 13 Seeking information on William Lyons or Azariah Lyons of Iredell County, circa 1780-1800. Would appreciate lookups from census records.Carl Hester GUNN August 12 My gggrandfather was John Mcallister Gunn, who married Mary Ann Moose of Iredell County. I am searching for information as to who John Mcallister's parents were and if his father was an immigrant from Scotland. My ggrandfather was Martin Luther Gunn, who married Mary Ann Sharpe, and my grandfather was John Davidson Gunn, born in Statesville, NC, in 1854. Ann Clark MUNDAY August 8 Searching line of robert MUNDAY..born 1830,Iredell co.Parents william and mary.Left with mother and brother benjamin (to watauga co.)What happened to father? Any info appreciated. Charles Munday COOK August 8 I am looking for any information regarding Peter Finley Cook -living in Iredell Co. in the 1830s. I am looking specifically for his siblings and parents' names and where they came from. Peter Finley Cook married Margaret Ritchie (Ritchey) at St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1838/39. They had several children, my great-great grandfather, Moses Sidney Cook, being one. Moses S. Cook and his wife, Ascenath Isabelle IRVIN Cook are buried at Centre Church in Mount Mourne, NC. Sara Cook Holloway, 312 Ridgefield Ave., Stephens City, VA 22655 FONDREN August 7 Am looking for info on the FONDREN family who settled in, or around, Iredell County ca 1715. There were 8-10 children: John b.ca1736; Sarah; Henry b. ca 1736-1752 & Rev War Soldier-Loyalist; Margaret b. ca1736-1752; Sebastian b. ca1736-1752 & Rev War Soldier-Loyalist; Daniel b. ca1736-1752 & Rev War Soldier-Patriot; Mary b.1752. Other possible siblings Ann (Agnes), Thomas & James. If you have any information that could help me in my search, I would apprecite it. H0NEHE@aol.com WEAVER August 6 Searching for information on the family of Amos Weaver, b. ca. 1806 in NC, who moved to Iredell Co in the mid 1840s. He married Caroline Tomlinson, who d. 1853 in Iredell. Amos left Iredell in the 1850s, but his sons John W.F., Romulus, George, Franklin, Preston, and Henry remained. Paul Weaver, 113 Garden Gate Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27516 BYERS/DEAL(E)/ MOORE August 5 This query is regarding one Naomi "Norma" Jean Byers, who was b. Statesville 1894-6, mother Deal(e). Since aunt in Charlotte will not divulge Mayflower antcedent unless I visit her, the challenge is on. Naomi Jean Byers 2nd husband was Samuel Lee Moore. Both are buried at Triplett Methodist in Moorsville, where they had lived. She is my paternal GM. D. Thomas PADGETT August 4 Wish to correspond with others researching the Abraham PADGETT and Martha Dianna (JOHNSON) PADGETT family. Abraham was born about 1800 and Martha about 1802. Their daughter Mary b. 1827 married Alexander Reavis. Both families left Iredell County in 1852 and went to Grayson County, VA. One of the daughters of Abraham and Dianna stayed in Iredell and married a SHOEMAKER. Who were the parents of Martha Dianna JOHNSON? Clinton Getzinger AHLERS August 2 Concerning Clarence Ahlers, S.S.#396142402. Born Jan. 15, 1912. Died April, 1985 in NC. Last known residence Mooresville, NC. Can anyone tell me if he had a daughter named Nora or Flora.Or can anyone tell me anything about a Nora or Flora Ahlers. She would have been born in 1938 and i believe in NC.Sincere thanks for any help however insignificant it may seem. E. L. Harris 1718 Hamilton St. Warren, Ohio 44485 330-392-5921 LOGAN July 29 Seeking parents of Ransom Powell LOGAN (Bap. minister) b.1810 Rutterford Co. NC. d. 1888 Iredell Co. NC Married 1834 to Belinda Gladden b. 1810 d. 1870 daughter of Arthur Gladden. Lived in Iredell Co. If you have any information: Eugenia Hill Smith, 3315 Monticello Cr. W. #3, Memphis, Tn. 38115. CAST/CASS/CASSE July 28 James CAST (CASS) (CASSE) b. 1739 in Cottingham, England, d.1816 in Iredell Co. North Carolina. James was shangheid at the age of 7 yrs. old, by the British Navy to work as a powder monkey aboard shipl He jumped ship about 1760 in Philadelphia. He lived with Presbyterian farmers NE of the city before migrating to Guilford Co, NC, then Salisbury district of Iredell co. North Carolina. He married Nancy Moody and they had 13 children. I need the names of the 13 children born to James and Nancy. Please email me at Jcast12345@aol.com Thanks, Jim Cast of Oklahoma JENKINS July 28 Willis JENKINS, b. about March 1839, d. August 8, 1883. Married Sara Ann BRAWLEY, b. about 1838-1839. Children were: 1. John L. Silas JENKINS, b. May 31, 1862, d. June 2, 1864 2. Daniel C. Winston JENKINS, b. August 13, 1864 3. Mary Jane E. JENKINS, b. July 19, 1866, m. Joe Bost 4. James H.T. JENKINS, b. May 29, 1870, d. February 21, 1935, m. Carrie Lawrence WATSON. 5. Clara Ann JENKINS, b. August 30, 1873, d. December 29, 1930, m. James Harvey WATSON. 6. Nannie Lillie JENKINS, b. August 7, 1876, d. April 7, 1951, m. Marcus Leander TALBERT April 4, 1900/1901. Tom Talbert BRAWLEY July 28 I have the last will from my 4 g gf From Iredell County. His Name was Neil Brawley (Braley). The will is dated 1836. Also his son Daniel Brawley has a will from there also. Can you get any info. for me from this? Please contact me John C. Weller, Jr. BOSTIAN July 28 Jacob Bostian b. 1785 d. April 25, 1854 Iredell County, NC his father was Andrew Bostian Sr. his wife was a Salomy Stirewalt married on the 21 of Feb 1815 Rowan County, NC she was b. 1794 and d. Dec 17, 1857 Iredell County, NC. He had a son by the name of Charles A. Bostian b. 30 Jun 1820 d. 19 Nov 1862. Any other information on this family line would be of great value to me. John Lott BALLARD July 28 My mother’s maiden name was Gussie Lee Ballard. My grandmother was married to a John Ballard I think. He died in the early thirties when I was very young and is buried in Statesville N.C. my mothers sisters were Thelma and Virginia (Jinks) her brothers name was Pascal. My grandfather had huge gorta hanging from his neck that is how I remember Him. I would like any info I can get on this family. Seems like there was another name involved. The name is Lipe. I believe my grandmother was a half sister. Can any one help me? Carl o. Wilson jr. TEMPLETON July 25 Trying to find any brothers of David and Robert Templeton, who had land on Elk Shoals Creek in the 1790's. Both moved to Tn and then to Al. Both are buried in Lawrence Co Al. Bill Smith smif@webtv.net CAMPBELL July 23 I am Looking For information On DAVID TAYLOR CAMPBELL b.1864 and LILLIE LOU ATWELL b.1873 the family bible says that they were married in Mooresville, NC and my father says he thinks there is still family in Mooresville, Kannapolis, and Concord NC. If you have any information please contact me at Evelyn Long DOWELL July 22 Searching for information on Hannon DOWELL md 1st Polly JOHNSON, 2nd Emeline JOHNSON on Jan 2, 1856 in Wilkes Co., NC. This family was in Iredell Co. by 1870. Known children by 2nd md: Alphonze, twins Mary & Simon, Charlye, Arthur, Francis, Calvin, Nelson and James. Any information appreciated. Linda Pllsr@aol.com JOHNSON July 22 Searching for any information on the family of Nelson JOHNSON, born 1813 in Wilkes Co., NC, died 1901, md 1) Mary SHEW, 2)Elizabeth (SHEW), RAY, ST.CLAIR (widowed sister of 1st wife), 3) Elizabeth (WILLIAMS) MOORE (widow of Henry Eli MOORE). Children by Mary SHEW: Emeline md Hannon DOWELL, Calvin md Rosanna Jane DOWELL, Simon, James md Rosanna Jane (DOWELL) JOHNSON(widowed sister-in-law), John, Nelson Jr. md Martha DAVIS, Mary, Rufus, Filmore Columbus "Lum" md 1) Elizabeth Matilda ANDERSON 2) Almedia MARLOW, Frances md Joseph CHAPPELL, Nancy md John HENDERSON. Nelson JOHNSON and Elizabeth MOORE were the parents of one daughter, Julia Ellen md Jesse MOORE. Several of these families and their descendants lived in Iredell Co., I would like to exchange information. Linda Pllsr@aol.com BOTHERTON July 22 Thomas C BROTHERTON md Mary Ann JOHNSON in Wilkes Co., NC June 4, 1881 and moved to Iredell Co., NC. Need to locate descendants of this family. Linda Pllsr@aol.com BENFIELD July 16 I am attempting to locate any information on my Great Great Great Grandfather, DANIEL BENFIELD. He was born approximately 8-22-1822. Died on ovember 8, 1879. Married Jane Adeline Waugh approximately 5-22-1851. His second wife was Mary L. Waugh, married about 11-6-1861. In the 1880 census, his widow, Mary L. Waugh Benfield, was living in the Fallstown Township of Iredell County. The children of Daniel and Jane were Mary Jane Elizabeth, dob 5-2-1852, Margaret Ann Katherine, dob 4-20-1854, John Milton Elexander, dob 3-21-1857 (my great great grandfather) and died 7-31-1910, and Martha Adeline, dob 8-1-1859. The children of Daniel and Mary L. were James Yevern? Daniel, dob12-13-1861, died 5-28-1863, Amanda A. D., dob 8-5-1863, William L., dob 4-29-1865, died 8-11-1951, Joseph A., dob 4-11-1867, Sarah V., dob 10-5-1869, died 12-21-1869. I have not been able to verify Daniel L. Benfield's service in the
North Carolina Troops during the War between the States. That is one of
the gaps I would like to close. Any information on the WAUGH Family would be
much appreciated. Dan Gregory. MARSHALL July 14 I am researching my 4th Great Grandfather, who died on Apr 17, 1839 in Iredell Co., NC. I have a copy of his will from the NC Archives. He married Mary Foote b ca 1767 Bute Co., NC on Jun 11, 1785 in Warren Co., NC. They had 13 children, names and dates of birth from RevWar Pension file. Isaac & Mary Marshall moved to Iredell Co., NC about 1808/1809. Mary Marshall died on Nov 24, 1849 in Iredell Co., NC(I have a copy of her will from the NC Archives.) Their last child Theophilus Marshall born on Dec 13, 1810 was born in Iredell Co., NC. I have a abstracted copy of an article printed in the Statesville paper,
that states Isaac Marshall was buried at Snow Creek, but no one has been able to
locate his grave. I do not know where Mary Foote Marshall is buried.
I just recently found that Mary had relatives, i. e. Henry A. Foote, who
according to his birth date, I believe was a 1st cousin, the son of William
Foote, brother to Mary Foote's father Henry A. Foote. I wonder if she is
not buried with the other Foote family members. I just found last week
that Henry Foote was on the 1850 Census(shown on Index) of Iredell Co., C, and
have not had a chance to view the record yet. I had seen a Deed with Henry
Foote mentioned and had assumed it was Mary's brother as he was also named Henry
A. Foote, but after finding the name on the Census index, I am now convinced it
is in fact Mary Foote Marshall's Uncle, not brother who made his home in Iredell
Co., NC and is on the Deed record. CLOER July 13 Seeking information about the following family who lived in Iredell County. John B. CLOER, born about 1799-1800 married "Agnes". John was still alive in the 1880 census, living with daughter, Sarah, in Macon County. John and Agnes had children: Sarah; John A (married Grace Ammons); Nicholas J, and William Marcus - all proably born in Iredell County. Bonnie Jones Graham, 3002 Brittany Place, Anchorage Alaska 99504 SUMMERS July 12 I'm looking for info on the ALVIN SUMMERS family and DR. JOHN A. MURCHISON. I have an obit of my 2nd great grandmother CLEMENTINE MURCHISON LOWRANCE , who died October 15, 1903 which says "She was the dau. of the late Dr. JOHN A. MURCHISON and a niece of ALVIN SUMMERS who is now a resident of Statesville." This is all I know. SO I'm looking for any and all info on this SUMMERS & MURCHISON families. I'm thinking this was Clementine's mothers brother. I would greatly appreciate any and all help. My name is Twylla.......Thanks BRYANT July 9 Trying to locate any information on Rev. W.H.Bryant and/or his relatives prior to 1870.Rev. William H. Bryant, aka Rev. W.H. Bryant believed was born near Statesville, Iredell County to a Emily Harrison around 1848-52 and died . October 31, 1914 in Salisbury. He married Bettie Meroney, who died April 30, 1910 in Salisbury. He had seven children: (1)Frank Edward2 Bryant ,Sr, born January 1886 in Salisbury, NC; died in East Orange, New Jersy- wife Addie Henderson; (2) Mattie Louise Bryant, born March 1889- husband Alonzo Holdbrook; (3) Fannie Bryant Mason, born September 27, 1884 in Salisbury, NC; died June 20, 1959 in Trinty, NC- Oakdale Cementary, Salisbury, NC- husband Rev Fisher R. Mason (aka Rev F.R. Mason); (4)Emma J. Bryant-Johnson, born January 1877; (5)Bessie Bryant-Cheshire, born July 1892; (6)Joesph W. Bryant, born November 1897;(7)William H. Bryant , Jr, born September 1880. According to Iredell records, he married over fifteen couples between the
periods of 1876- 1880. A few couple's surnames are: Templeton,
Frank(1/15/1880); Turner, Henry(4/21/1880); Steele, Sidney(8/12/1876);
Patterson,Lee(8/27/1880); Murdock, August(1/23/1879); Bryant, Samuel
(11/25/1880). According to the "Carolina Watchman" Salisbury Jan 1,
1881, he attended "Prohibitory Meetings" with the Rev J. Rumple and
Rev. J.O. Crosby. He was pastor of a Colored Presbyterian Church in Salisbury(
Trinity Presbyterian) and one of the first black teachers of Salisbury's Normal
Colored School in 1880. KLipsc@aol.com SHARP/SHARPE/ANDREWS/CHIPLEY July 04 My line is James SHARP/SHARPE and his wife Jane ANDREWS of Iredell Co. She is sister of Hugh ANDREWS. I am very interested in finding out more about the ANDREWS family, and Jane and Hugh's parents. Did they live in Iredell Co.? James SHARP'S daughter Isabella married William CHIPLEY. I have information on these lines and willing to share. James SHARP died in Iredell Co.1828. I have no dates on Jane ANDREWS SHARP. Rose Parks, Avery, Texas JOLLEY July 04 Would like to correspond with anyone connected to the following JOLLEY ancestors: Wilburn Jolley, b. 1830, mar. Mary (unknown); children: Juliett, John, J.C., James F., E.J., I. Jolley b. 1866, C. Jolley b. 1869, Robert Jolley b. 1874, and R. Jolley b. 1876, all in Coddle Creek. Also Hial and Joseph JOLLEY, both from New Hope, NC. Larry Jolly marylkinney@webtv.net DELP July 2 I,m searching for the parents of Sarah Delp. She married William Wasson 1815 in Lincoln Co. N. C. they had children born in Iredell Co. N C. One son was named Miles Abernathy Wasson. I feel there is connection with the Abernathy's. Perhaps her mother was an Abernathy who married a Delp/Delph.Hoping someone has info. on this family. Wm. died in Mecer Co. Mo. Sarah died in Iowa. Mary Kinney JOHNSON/FINCH June 30, 1998 I am seeking info on Robert JOHNSON, s/o Andrew, born abt 1793 in Nash Co. NC. Robert (m) Frances "Fannie" FINCH (b. 1793) in Nash Co. They divorced in the early 1840's and Robert died abt 1848. Fannie is in the 1850 Iredell Co. census #767 with some of the children at home. The children I know about are Martha, Andrew who went to Yancey Co. NC and (m) Mary L. SHARP, Simon Peter who (m) Mary C. ELLIOTT of and in Iredell Co in 1852., William, Fannie, and Clayborne.I need to know Robert and Frances' death dates and places. Would appreciate any info on their children ( I believe there was 12.). Any help appreciated and glad to share what I have. Ken Johnson, kjohnso9@farmerstel.net ALLISON Jun 28 I am trying to find the name of the daughter of Theophilus and Keziah Allison of Iredell County who married a Mr. George in the very early 19 th Century or late 18th Century. If you have any info, please contact me at Katie Allison Granju Knoxville, TN MORROW Jun 28 I am researching information on Monroe MORROW from Iredell County. All that I know is he had a son, Clyde Elliott Morrow Sr. Jeff Morrow EUDY/CURLEEHARWARD/FINCH June 26 Looking for the parents of John W. EUDY of Stanly/Montgomery Co who married Frances CURLEE of Anson Co in 1848. I have John W., b. 1827 and 1829, and as son of Henry EUDY and Polly FINCH, and as son of William M. "Bill" EUDY and Sabra HARWARD. Henry and Polly moved on to Tennessee and then Texas. William and Sabra stayed in Stanly Co.This John W. EUDY supposedly died at Eufola, Iredell Co. on August 3, 1897. Desperately seeking clarity!! Thanks. John Speight, Lilburn, Georgia . HARMON Jun 26 I'm interested in Irdell County the Harmon family (Hermen/Herman/Harman) A Michael Harmon b 12 Jul 1777 d 01 Jan 1859 is buried at Friendship Methodist Church in Irdell County. Also a Harmon family reunion has been held at the church in past years. A p. William Harmon b 1826 d 1905 is buried there along with wife Sarah Jane Sack. They supposed to have come from Lincoln county earliest record in Irdell is ?1802. Any information would be appreciated. I have copy of booklet "Michael Harmon History and Genealogical Table" William r harmon 2810A Maple Ave., Burlington, NC 27215-6108 STEELE June 24 Trying to do a little research on my family that lived in Iredell County forever.... My great-grandfather was Benjamin Thomas Steele, b. 6/24/1848, d.
8/15/1927. He married Eliza Caroline Mills and they had nine children. My
grandfather was Henry Thomas Steele, a cotton broker and manufacturer, b.
10/1/1874, d. 5/29/1934. He married Rhoda Mae Dotson, and my father
is Allen Dotson Steele, b. 1/1/14. He left Statesville to become an
airline pilot. I am his daughter, Elizabeth Steele Forman. Any information
re: Benjamin Thomas Steele's ancestry would be greatly appreciated. BLANKENSHIP June 10 I would like to exchange information on Ritter BLANKENSHIP, b. Marlboro, SC, the daughter of Thomas (b. Chesterfield, VA?) and Mary. She had brothers Samuel (M. Susan Weathers), James, Thomas and Stephen; sister Nancy. Ritter married James ADAMS in Marlboro, SC. Their children were James Washington, Sarah, and John Jefferson. The family moved to Iredell County, NC. I know that brother Samuel also moved to this area. docbrown@oasis.phonewave.net HAYNES June 10 Seeking info on the Haynes that were married there ca 1800-1812 i.e. Alexander and Andrew. Trying to find a family for my Abraham who married ca 1800 and married Lucy Reavis prob in Surry County. Dixeebarb@aol.com WARREN June 07 I would like to post a query to the Iredell County page. I am looking for information on Iredell County WARRENS, specifically JOHN N. WARREN born abt 1812 Iredell County, Married MALINDA M. RUCKER abt 1839 NORTH CAROLINA. John is possibly the son of WILLIAM WARREN born abt 1770 in VA. Diana Drevas Lutz, Fl. SIMONTONS June 04 Several Iredell County SIMONTONS seem to be unsually elusive, and any information you might have on them would be greatly appreciated. I am especially interested in the following individuals and their spouses and decendants: 1. These children of Sheriff William M. SIMONTON (d. 8/22/1811): - James SIMONTON - Theophilus SIMONTON (d. before 1809) - Henry Smith SIMONTON 2. Henry F. SIMONTON and wife Mary BYERS (grantors,1833 deed) 3. Thomas SIMONTON (d. ca 1812) and wife Margaret Marilyn Johnson GRAY June 2 Attempting to connect Robert GRAY, Iredell Co., NC ca 1799 to Hugh R GRAY of Alabama then Mississippi from 1850 to 1880. Would like to exchange data on GRAY particularly descendants of Robert GRAY of Iredell Co., NC. Have all five volumes of "The Long GRAY Line" and some of the "GRAY Line Bulletin" by Gertrude Crook Dean. Will do look up on GRAY. John Gray Castor, LA John Gray CHRISTY/CHRISTIE DOWNS BROWN FRASER May 28 Richard CHRISTIE/CHRISTY born 1790 Iredell Co, NC married Nancy DOWNS 1823 in Rowan Co, NC. Richard's sister Mary "Polly" CHRISTY married David DOWNS. Both families moved to Monroe and then Hendricks Co, IN. Richard and Polly were children of Andrew CHRISTY of Iredell Co, NC who moved to Monroe Co, IN about 1818. Who was Andrew's wife? Andrew's other children were Joseph who married Ann BROWN; Susannah; Andrew; John who married Abigail FRASER; and James. How is Samuel CHRISTY of Bartholomew Co, IN related? Win Wood MORRISON May 28 Seeking to find the parents of William MORRISON and maiden surname of Elizabeth. William was born about 1803 (in Iredell County) and died in Greene County, TN between 1870/1880. William and Elizabeth were married in about 1820 (not sure where). The following children of William and Elizabeth: First known child was Mary Ann MORRISON, born 17 June 1826 in Greene
County, TN. Looking for the parents of William MORRISON and maiden surname of ALLISON May 25 I am seeking information on Mary Jane ALLISON b. ca. 1855 in Iredell Co. From what I am told, Mary Jane was engaged to be married but got pregnant and the fellow (unknown) deserted her. She never married but had three boys; Charlie (b. ca. 1872 reportedly in Orange Co.)supposedly born after her father had cast her out and she moved in with a sister in Orange Co who had married a Parker(?); Joseph Preston Allison, b. 3/22/1876 (possibly in Caswell Co); and David "Daisy" Allison b. ca. 1878 (Caswell Co.) I am told that she was an Allison out of Iredell County and that she may have died in Caswell Co. approx. 1879-1886. No one seems to know where she is buried or exactly when she died. Any information about her family of origin would be appreciated. Reply to Susan Layton at e-mail laytonsa@netpath.net BECK May 19 BECK, Marion Turner. Born 8-2-1833 in Iredell County. Date & location of death unknown. Married Sarah Catherine Beach. Would appreciate any information on Marion's parents, Enoch and Mary Ward Beck. Socrmom901@aol.com FREEMAN May 17 I am interested in finding out about anything I can about Thomas Freeman,born 1777 Irdell Co., son of Aaron Freeman ( b. 1745 Bertie Co.-d. 1825 Buncombe Co.), also anything about Aaron . I kow that Aaron married Mary Bentley 17 Dec.1769 in Rowan Co., NC. They had 10 children: Thomas,Joshua,Jessee, Isaac, a daughter,Aaron , a daughter, James,John and Moses. Do you do reasearch for others? What is your fee? If you do not,
could you give me the name of the genealogy society(with add.and phone #) in
your area/or the library address and phone #/or a person who I might contact ? I
am interested in a will, a surname file (if any) on the Freeman family and
burial information and/or church records-- on this family. Thank you for your
help in this endeavor, it is greatly appreciated. MEADOWS/JOHNSON May 16 Seeking information on the parents of Samuel C. JOHNSON and James MEADOWS. Samuel Johnson was born 6 June 1814, died 21 April 1897 and is buried at Damascus Baptist Church. He was married to Mary MEADOWS, daughter of James and Asceneth MEADOWS. Also seeking maiden name and parents of Asceneth. Any help appreciated! CWCCLARK2 DAVIDSON May 15 My ggggrandfather, Alexander DAVIDSON, son of Joseph Davidson and his wife Sarah, was born about 1750 in Iredell Co., NC, married Henrietta Jane CLAYTON in 1769 in Rowan Co. served as a captain in the revolutionary war, moved to Tennessee about 1805 and died there in Bedford Co. about 1818. I would like a copy of Alexander DAVIDSON"S will, pension records, & land deeds. I would also like to make contact with other members of this family and Davidson family researchers. And, does anyone out there know when and where Joseph DAVIDSON was born??? Ann Davidson Wood ELDER/CARSON/STINSON May 13 Researching Rev. William Elder b. 1776, and his wife Mary Stinson Elder. They lived in Iredell County, NC around 1800-1824, possibly earlier. They set out for Illinois sometime after 1824. William lived in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois for most of the rest of his life. He died in 1880 at the age of 104. He had many children and probably 3 wives. Many of his children moved on to Iowa then to Wisconsin. Family names include Mary, John, Andrew, Elam, Frank, Jane, Hannah, Levina, James, Matilda. Rev. William Elder's parents may have been John Elder and Mary Carson. R.Bangsund RUMPLE May 13 We are looking for info on Joseph Calvin RUMPLE born 1834 in NC. Recently we received a copy of a letter written by his brother to him. His brother lived in Stateville, Iredell, NC. The letter date is hard to read, but believed to have been written in 1888. However, the last page is missing, so we don't know the name of the brother. In the letter he mentions his wife Bell, and lists his children as, George ____Alexander, Francis Catherine, and James Edgar. He states "father and mother are stout", and "Gust is living with them". Any help in finding out the name of the brother would be greatly appreciated. Jackie Nielson WAGNER or WAGONER May 9 I am looking for family connections to Isaiah Lindsey Wagner b.1815 in North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Goodman, daughter of Rev. Henry Goodman of St. Martin's Lutheran Church. They had many children including Charles Morrison Wagner who is featured in the Iredell Heritage Book. Isaiah's mother is probably named Rachel. A Rachel Parker is listed with Isaiah's family in the 1870 census. I am thinking that this could be his mother. Whitney Harken KITCHENS / STAGGS / GLAZNER / BRACKEN May 9 I would appreciate any information concerning the surname KITCHENS, STAGGS, BRACKIN, and/or GLAZNER. My GGGGgrandfather was Stephen (or Steven) KITCHENS, born (c)1760. His son, Ephriam KITCHENS, born (c)1786, listed his birthplace as Iredll Co. NC, and married Mary Pauline GLAZNER, born (c) 1786, daughter of George GLAZNER (c) 1755-1825, who also listed her birthplace as Iredell Co. NC. Stephen KITCHENS was listed in the 1800 Buncombe Co. NC census and the 1850 Henderson Co. census. Ephriam KITCHENS was listed in the 1820 Buncombe Co. NC census. Jacob KITCHENS, born (c)1810 Buncombe Co. NC, died in Transylvania Co. NC after 1860. Listed in 1850/1860 Henderson Co. NC census. The Old Shooting Creek Baptist Church in Shooting Creek section of Clay Co. NC was organized in 1838 on land that was part of the KITCHENS estate. Jason KITCHENS, was one of the first Deacons. Benjamin STAGGS, born (c)1810 listed in 1850 Henderson Co. NC census. Robert STAGGS, born Sept 13, 1840 SC married April 24, 1864 in Trasylvania Co. NC, Zenah KITCHENS, born Oct. 26, 1838 NC, daughter of Jacob KITCHEN(S)and Luranah BRACKEN, daughter of James BRACKIN. Any information concerning ancestors and/or decendants of any or all mentioned appreciated. Please contact: rena@texramp.net searching for: ANDERSON, BEAVERS, BRACKIN (BRACKEN), GARRISON, GILBERT, GLAZNER, HAMPTON, KITCHEN(S), LEE, McCLANAHAN, PAYNE, STAGGS, SWINT, WOOD, and others. rena@texramp.net HOUSTON May 7 JOSEPH HOUSTON operated a ferry at Island Ford in Iredell Co on the Catawba river. He married 2-3 times Martha Lucas (1) and Peggy Byers He bought land in 1783 fom the state of North Carolina. he mentions his children in his will 1835-37 Iredell co, (Joeseph Houston was the brother of Christorpher Houston Rev war solider who died Murry County Tn.) Joseph children are William,Robert, Jane, 2 Females Still Unknown, Anthony, Vashiti, Easter,John G,Chistopher Columbus,Washinton. Please Contact Dale Harris 104 Pacific Bakersfield,CA 93301 GUNN/DAVIDSON May 5 I am searching for my gf John D. Gunn, who was born in Iredell Co., NC, abt 1854, to parents unknown. He possibly may have been orphaned as a child. MAY have connections to DAVIDSON, as middle name is thought to have been Davidson. He was in Arkansas about 1880, and lived in AR until his death in 1938--but all those years earlier are unknown. Any info would be appreciated. Ann Gunn Clark GRAY  Jan 27 I am researching Hugh Milas GRAY b. 15 July 1814 d. 17 Aug 1886, buried Prospect Presbyterian Cemetery, Iredell, Mooresville, NC. Does anyone know who his parents and siblings were. I have two original photographs of his children...James C. Gray and John Gray. I'm not sure if either of these men had children. My G-Grandmother was Milas Gray's daughter Caroline Josephine Gray that married Robert Sinclair Templeton. Would appreciated information on any of this line. Iva T. Holder COPE Jan 26 Looking for info on Albert Fonzo COPE born 27 Oct 1832 presumably in Iredell Co. Albert was the son of Jacob COPE born about 1789 in Iredell Co, N.C. Any info would be appreciated. Loretta May ZADOCK/ZADOK Jan 25 Looking forany information regarding my great-grandfather Zadock (Zadok) L. White, born about 1824 in Iredell County, emigrated to Newberry, SC about 1850? His father was William White. Robert White CAMPBELL Jan 25 I am researching Campbell family of North Carolina. My ancestors came from NC to Greene Co, TN @1830. His name was "Pierce" (think it to be a nick name) or Piercephull Campbell and hers Letitica Morgan/Coleman. I have looked in Census records and found Piercephull Campbells in Rowan and Iredell county, however, dates and names don't match. I am looking for reserach assistance (possible marriage bond records or marriage records. Death certificates are not available in TN because of the date they died and the only thing I am sure of is that they were born in NC (listed on census records). I would appreciate any assistance, and if I can assist you with TN research, please don't hesitate to ask. Jensowder@aol.com LAUGENOUR/LAUCHNOR/LOUGHNER and variants Jan 24 Looking for any information on this family, of whom Lewis Laugenour is probably best known (Lewsiville was supposedly named after him). Trying to establish connection with family with the same surname in PA. Bob Warren YOUNG JAN 21 Seeking information on family of Benjamin (Benjamen) Young, b. 7 May 1760, m. Mary (Brevard) Huggins 25 May 1997, died 24 July 1837. Children of Benjamin and Mary were Robert (b. 1 April 1798, d. 2 May 1798), Charlotte (b. 25 January 1800), Mary (b. 26 April 1802), Benjamin Franklin (b. 1 May 1807), and Robert Nathaniel (b. 3 February 1812, d. 28 April 1813). Particularly looking for Benjamin's parents, and for information on Charlotte and Mary. Can provide more information on Benjamin Franklin Young's line. Stan Young KEMP Jan 17 I am looking for additional information on Mary (Polly) KEMP. She was born in Iredell County, North Carolina about 1779. Daughter of John KEMP and Nancy WALLIS. She married William NORMAN in 1798. They moved to Morgan County, Indiana. She died there in 1856. The information that I have about her can be seen at: http://members.aol.com/normansm/w1778.htm. Steve Norman DAVIDSON Jan 17 I amm looking for my 3rd great grandfather, Alexander Davidson. He is susposed to have been in Iredell Co.. N.C. about late 1700 or early 1800. Anna Shelton JOHNSTON Jan 16 Seeking parents of Robert W. JOHNSTON, b. ? in NC, d. 1837 in Putnam Co., IN, m.c.1805 to Anna CHAMBERS in Iredell Co., NC. Moved to KY between 1810-1813 after birth of first two children. Any info on either JOHNSTON/CHAMBERS is greatly appreciated. Bob Riffenburgh MILLSAPS Jan 13 Searching for family of Jonas or Jones and Elem G. Millsaps. Moved to Watauga Co. in 1870's. Place of birth for Elem is Iredell Co. His father is named as Jonas Millsaps from Iredell Co. Would like to find more info about Jonas and his parents, possibly Thomas and Mary Harrison Millsaps. Robin Taylor for Anne Millsaps. EARLY/MARTIN Jan 13 Seeking information on the following: Jubal Ransom EARLY born May 22, 1888 in Statesville, Iredell County, SC. His parents were Ransom T. EARLY and Ellen Caroline MARTIN. CheriPass@aol.com JOLLEY Jan 11 William JOLLEY was born in Rowan Co., 1761. His father was Charles. William m. Lucinda ALLEN (date unknown) and their children were Allen, b. 1786-Rowan Co, Elizabeth, b.1791--Iredell Co--(She married Benton ALLEN), William, b. 1795, John, b. 1797, Hiram, b. 1799, Joseph, b. 1803, Abner, b. 1806, and Solonm, unknown. Any info on the JOLLEY/ALLEN families would be greatly appreciated. Larry & Marlene Jolly CHRISTY/CHRISTIE/DOWNS/BROWN/FRASER JAN 8 Seeking information on Andrew CHRISTY/CHRISTIE who died 1822 Monroe Co, IN. He lived in Rowan/Iredell Co, NC near Statesville previously. His children were: Joseph CHRISTY b. ca. 1775 NC d. 1852 Owen Co, IN, married Ann BROWN; James CHRISTY nothing known; Andrew CHRISTY nothing known, may have moved back to NC; Susannah CHRISTY single in 1822; Richard "Richie" CHRISTIE b. 1790 NC, d. 1870 Hendricks Co, IN, married Nancy DOWNS 1823 in Rowan Co, NC; Mary 'Polly' CHRISTY b. 1790 NC, d.1859 probably in Hendricks Co, IN married David DOWNS; John CHRISTY b. 1795 NC d. 1861 Greene Co, IN married Abigail FRASER 1816 in NC; Female CHRISTY who married NAIL & had a child Roseanna. Can anyone help me with this line? I have a lot of research on them to share and many descendants in my database. RESEARCHING: COZART (WV IA); GILSON (PA OH IN); PARRISH (MD MO KS); DALTON (VA KY IL WI); WHEELER (MD); CHRISTY/IE (IN & Rowan & Iredell Co, NC); BROWN (Burke Co, NC and Owen, Greene & Monroe Co, IN and Warren & Mercer Co, IL); EMBERSON/EMERSON (VA, Ravalli Co, MT, Linn & Jones Co, IA, Ross & Pickaway Co, OH); GILMORE/GILMER/GILMOR (Rockingham Co, VA, Licking & Fairfield Co, OH, Jones Co, IA); SOUDER (NJ IA MN MO); GRIFFIN (DE and Pickaway Co, OH); RILEY (NJ); BOWERS (PA); FRASER (Rowan Co, NC); DAVIS (Pickaway & Ross Co, OH); SWARTS (PA); LEWIS (Indiana & Huntingdon Co, PA); and anywhere: BOGER, FRICKER/FRAKER, FRANKFORTER, LESNETT, CLUNK, HADLEY, WALSTON, LEANEY/LANEY, O'KANE Win Wood, (916) 644-7906 BAILEY JAN 8 I am looking for info on the Bailey surname. William P. Bailey was married to Martha Southern. They had at least one son, Hugh James Wesley Bailey, born 29 April 1901 in Rockingham County, NC and died 06 December 1960 in Greensboro, Guilford Co, NC. Hugh James was married to Lillian Lewy. Sherry KILPATRICK JAN 8 Looking for info on the Kilpatrick surname. Alton William Kilpatrick, Sr. was married to Lily Mae Champion. They had at least one son, Alton William Kilpatrick, Jr, aka Bill who was born 28 June 1947 in Coffee County, Enterprise, Alabama. In the early 60's they lived in Geneva, Alabama. Sherry COLLINS FAN 8 I am searching for any info regarding J.(John) Pinckney COLLINS (12/12/1846-3/15/1958). Was rumored to be one of the last three NC Confederate soldiers. From somewhere between Statesville and Salisbury, NC. Slow1 LACKEY JAN 5 I am looking for an unknown descendent of WILLIAM LACKEY of Iredell County, NC. He is the William Lackey who entered Rowan County circa 1775 (not the earlier one). One of his sons, Andrew M. Lackey moved to AL, and had a grandaughter named Sarah Lackey. She married her second cousin, WILLIAM LEMUEL LACKEY, who would have had to be a descendent of William Lackey from Iredell Co. I have no record of Wm Lemuel or his parents anywhere. Jill Florence Lackey HOGSTON JAN 4 I am searching for information on the family of Archibald Hogston. He was born after 1755 and married his wife, Ann Stone of Rowan County on October 16, 1779. He had a son and a daughter. His son's name was James Hogston who later moved to Smyth County, Virginia. I have no record of his daughters name. Archibald also fought in Col. Francis Lock's North Carolina Command in the American Revolution. Dan TerBurgh, Freeland, Michigan GOODNIGHT JAN 4 Looking for information on the parents and wife of John Victor GOODNIGHT. John Victor was born 1/11/1852, married in 1872, and farmed with his wife (perhaps Sarah PETHEL) in Mooresville, NC. John Victor and his wife had several children including Howard, Jane, Emma, John Columbus, Walter and Cordeely. After farming, John Victor worked for the railroad. John Victor GOODNIGHT died 12/5/1906 and is buried in Spencer, NC. Tom Reynolds POTTS JAN 3 I am looking for a Thomas Potts who first petitioned for 500 Acres of land in Anson Co NC, in 1749. John had a wife named Mary (maybe Wilson) and Jonathan's wife was Rachel ?. They had land on the south fork of Catawba River and lived on Potts Creek. I would like to know where he came from originally. He had two sons John and Jonathan. They both received land grants from Thomas in 1767 just prior to the final establishment of the state boundary. They lived on Potts creek, south side south fork of the Catawba River, granted to Thomas Potts 30/ Aug/ 1753. The son John was married to a Mary (maybe a Wilson). Thomas was a land surveyor and a judge. One son married a Mary (maybe a Wilson). Some think he settled at first in the new Jersey settlement. He surveyed a piece of land for a Jeremiah Potts in 1753 also on the Catawba. Don't know the relationship. Marcella Betzler MORRISON JAN 3 Looking for my great great grandfather. My great grandfater was Ben Morrison. He was born 1820 dont know where but my Grandfather was born 1870 in Coffee Co, Ala. From there I think they Came to Columbus Ga. I am looking for where my ggranddad was born and who his parents were I am new at this and have everything to learn but Im enjoying it. I went to the library and found some things but there were alot about Morrisons from Iredell but cant seem to hit on the right thing but Im not going to give up. Thanks alot Mama Odie MamaOdie Iredell County Surnames| Resources Available
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