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Recipes from Mitchell County

KST0621 — 2013-03-23 20:40:48Z

My grandfather was from Spruce Pine, and I'm looking for any local recipes from that area. Church cookbooks are very welcome. The older the recipe, the better.

Re: Phebe Ledford

ATangledWebWeWeave — 2013-02-21 05:32:09Z

Judy -
I am working on some of the same people. I am descended from the marriage of Rachel McKinney and Robert Elliott. This link is to the Jennings County GenWeb page... the Probate book lists a William McKinney purchasing land in 1839, I know that Rachel and Robert end up getting married in 1844. Is it possible William survived and moved to Jennings with Phebe or is the marriage to Aaron Green a sure thing? Thanks for the help
-Josh

Re: VAUGHN/CARPENTER Toe River Valley Heritage books (in search of volumes I-VI)

wanda7944 — 2013-02-20 01:24:34Z

I have several of these books. Please contact me at ww1471@aol.com if still seeking info. Wanda

VAUGHN/CARPENTER Toe River Valley Heritage books (in search of volumes I-VI)

dharmaofatisha — 2013-02-06 03:04:43Z

My first mb post. . .I do hope this is not out of place here.

I am seeking anyone that may have a copy of the Toe River Valley Heritage books specifically volumes one thru Seven.

http://www.toerivervalleyheritage.com/

Most of the ones that have VAUGHN/CARPENTER family information are out of print. Photocopies of the relevant articles/pages would be a huge blessing and i will pay for them (with dollars or a barter).

I am seeking any and all info on my ancestors Frances Vaughn (b.1817/8) and Samuel Carpenter (b.1814), and Frances' possible parents William Vaughn + Elizabeth Davis. Also her possible brother Alfred Vaughn. All these people lived in Burke/Yancey/Mitchell county circa years 1810-1870.

Any further recommendations also greatly appreciated in this search : ).

Re: Where are the Snyders/Snider/Schnieders?

dsipe168 — 2013-01-10 23:10:33Z

Gin Snyder was my great grandfather of Mitchell county. Forney was my grandfather and one of his brothers was Dal, other brothers were Clate, Mack and Burnie. There was one daughter named Lilly. Gin 's wife was named Buena V, McKinney,born 1871 in Mitchell County. Died 4/14/1917 in Bell County,Kentucky. Buena's parents were Wiliam McKinney,1824-1880 and Mary Polly Burleson, born 1827. I have much more info if you are interested.

Re: Whistler's Mother

eunan12 — 2012-11-06 07:41:38Z

Hello
I understand the McNeills are descended from a Donald McNeill who settled in NC around 1746
They came from Skye in Scotland
I would be interested in any remaining Scottish connection and in the reasons why he emigrated.
Regards
Eunan King

Re: Civil War Info

ahwgavin — 2012-10-28 05:50:53Z

Do any of the letters mention the surname Willis?

George Mosley Cemetery

ecss12830 — 2012-09-28 23:22:27Z

Does anyone know where George Mosley Cemetery is located?

Descendants of 40 Charles McKinney

lindy611 — 2012-09-20 17:05:45Z

Looking for any pictures, documents, etc of descendants of Charles McKinney. All lineages from his 4 "wives". These are for my Private tree, "Charles McKinney Branches" on Ancestry. Thanks to anyone who is willing to share part of our HUGE heritage.

Re: Descendants of 40 Charles McKinney

tmvmckinney — 2012-09-20 15:10:26Z

I am a directbdecendant of Charles MCKINNEY & 3 WIFES!!Tripplett, 7 the Lowery Sisters!

Re: Descendants of 40 Charles McKinney

tmvmckinney — 2012-09-20 15:10:24Z

I am a directbdecendant of Charles MCKINNEY & 3 WIFES!!Tripplett, 7 the Lowery Sisters!

Re: Children of Wilson Ledford and Judy Holder

ahmeadows — 2012-09-12 17:31:37Z

One comment (perhaps ignorance on my part?)... are you sure Ellen married Sie McKinney (full name: Josiah Henry McKinney, son of David McKinney and Elizia Hoilder)?

Census records show Ellen married to a Henry Ledford... not McKinney. So,
while Sie was Josiah HENRY McKinney, he's not the Henry in Ellen's census records. During those same census years, Sie is shown married to Queenie Bell Frye (They (Sie and Queenie) interred in the McKinney Cem in Mitchell County, NC).

So, perhaps your Ellen married a different Henry?

If you wish to research it.... they (Henry Ledford and Ellen) are in the
1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 census records (all without any children) in
the Allen, Clay, KY or District 5, Clay, KY records.

If you hit a brick wall with Ellen, perhaps this is why. I wanted to let you know .... just in case and I hope this helps... and I hope, in my ignorance of this line, I'm not asking about an entirely different family......... If so, forgive the comment and, please, email me, so I can remove it.

Happy family-histoy hunting.

Re: LEDFORD-CANECREEK BAPTIST CEMETARY

Nctaurus571 — 2012-08-22 20:56:45Z

Have came across some of your post from 1999. I am a grandson of Annie Ledford Buchanan. I have some information if that will help. thanks
Ernie
nctaurus571@yahoo.com

2012 Duncan Family Reunion - Mitchell/Yancey Counties, NC

nancymays_1 — 2012-08-12 22:16:13Z

THE ANNUAL DUNCAN FAMILY REUNION will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Berry Chapel Baptist Church on Altapass Road in Spruce Pine, NC. All Descendants of John Duncan, Jr. of Ashe (now Alleghany) / Yancey Counties, NC (c. 1785-aft. 1880) including: Calvin Duncan, George Washington Duncan, Franklin Duncan, John Duncan, Matilda Duncan, William Gilbert Duncan,
Charity Duncan and all other children & related Duncan families.
John Duncan b. circa 1785, lived in Ashe/Alleghany County until the mid-1850's and resided in the Egypt/Ramseytown area of Yancey County until his death sometime after 1880. John's known children are:

KNOWN CHILDREN OF JOHN AND WIFE #1:
Cynthia Duncan b. c. 1811-1815 m. David Landreth
Nancy Mahalia Duncan b. abt. 1814, m. Joshua Stoneman Edwards (resided in Alleghany County, NC)
George Washington Duncan b. 1821, Ashe Co. NC, m. Jane Edwards
Franklin Duncan b. 1820, m. Senia (Sally) Wolf (resided in Alleghany County, NC)
John Duncan b. 1828-1829, m. Margaret (moved to Tennessee after 1850)
John Calvin Duncan b. 1836, Ashe Co. NC, m. Rebecca Simmons

ADDITIONAL “POSSIBLE” CHILDREN OF JOHN AND WIFE #1:
Jane Duncan b. abt. 1807, m. Jonathan Edwards (moved to Oregon)
Joseph Duncan b. 1810 m. Amy
Jonathan Duncan b. abt. 1812, m. Temperance (moved to Missouri)
Linda Duncan b. 1818 m. Daniel Fender
Elizabeth Duncan possibly m. Franklin Gortney/Gaultney

KNOWN CHILDREN OF JOHN AND CATHERINE:
William Duncan b. 1848, Ashe Co. NC
Matilda Duncan b. 1850, Ashe Co. NC, m. Samuel F. Edwards

KNOWN CHILDREN OF JOHN AND ELIZABETH Edwards
William Gilbert Duncan b. 18 Jul 1863, Yancey Co. m. Nancy Lovina Duncan b. 25 Sep 1875
Martha Jane Duncan b. 1866, Yancey Co.
Charity C. Duncan b. 1870, Yancey Co., m. Gordon "Mack" Knapp
Nancy L. Duncan b. 1873, Yancey Co.
Sarah Duncan b. 1876, Yancey Co. (may be a grandchild)

If you would like more information, please send an e-mail and I will gladly answer.

Nancy Mays, great-great-granddaughter of John Duncan, Jr.
nancy.mays@netzero.net

2012

nancymays_1 — 2012-08-12 22:15:52Z

Re: Samuel Carson Jarrett

LindaHilderbran — 2012-07-15 11:56:19Z

I am Max's daughter, one of the twins. I believe I met you I have GF fathr as John Wm Jarrett,his father is Samuel and his father is Daniel Killian, mother is Elizabeth Gray.

You can email to peppersmomma@att.net
I don't get on facebook.

Re: Samuel Carson Jarrett

dpjarrett1 — 2012-07-14 02:14:51Z

Linda I do believe that we are close cousins! I come from the same lineage - My GF is Carson Elijah Jarrett & my father is his son, William Dewey Jarrett. What is your dad's name? I have pictures of the ceremony & the headstone that the Sons of Confederacy put on Samuel's grave in Nebo.

I have been doing some research on our GGG grandfather Killian & believe that we are real close to identifying his father. The NC census of 1790 places them in Rowan county & his fathers funeral was in Lincoln County in 1801.

Do you know if your husbands family has an ancestor named Elizabeth? Elizabeth Hildebrand is a name that I have come across in my research & she married a John Jarrett in the early 1800's.

You can find me on Facebook too if you are so inclined.

Re: Samuel Carson Jarrett

LindaHilderbran — 2012-07-12 22:33:59Z

SAMUEL CARSON JARRETT WAS MY GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER. HIS GRAVE IS MARION, NC. THE SONS OF CONFEDERACY PLACED A NEW MARKER ON HIS GRAVE IN JUNE,2010. WITH THIS EVENT, WE WERE TOLD OF HIS SERVICE RECORDS WITH THE 58TH NC, COMPANY F. HE WAS WOUNDED AT CHICKAMAUGA GEORGIA ON SEPT. 30, 1863, RETURNED TO DUTY AND WAS LATER REPORTED ON DUTY AT THE MILITARY PRISON IN ATLANTA GEORGIA IN MAY-JUNE 1864.
HIS SON JOHN WILLIAM JARRETT WAS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER. HIS SON CARSON ELIJAH WAS MY GRANDFATHER.
HOW ARE YOU RELATED?

MY HUSBAND'S FAMILY ARE FROM CATAWBA COUNTY.

Re: Samuel Carson Jarrett

dpjarrett1 — 2012-07-09 02:28:28Z

Linda

Please contact me. I am also descended from Samuel Carson Jarrett of Burke County, NC. Are you related to the Hildebrand family of Rowan/Lincoln County, NC?

Penlands of NC

scottyhp1 — 2012-07-04 03:27:39Z

I am new to this and trying to find out any info on my family tree. My great grandfather's name was Gay Harvey Penland, his Father was Robert H. Penland (who married 2 x), his father was Leander or James Leander Penland, who was married to Merilda Patton. They came from and resided in Mitchell County, NC. Any info would greatly be appreciated. This is my last day with Ancestry.com, and hope someone may reach me at scottyhp1@yahoo.com Thank you

Rev. Daniel Miller - Miller Freewill Baptist Church - Ramseytown

geechee32 — 2012-05-16 20:33:25Z

I am looking for information on Daniel's father John. I have him listed as Isaac. Someone matching my family DNA said that John's father was also named John. On Daniel's death certificate it lists John as having been born in Mitchell County. John would have been born around 1800. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Year & Gravesite L/U for Little Switzerland, Mitchell Co., NC

MissMMW — 2012-05-07 18:56:10Z

I am looking for the date that Lydia M. Smith died. She was born 1844 in Yancey Co., and died after 1930. She is buried in Little Switzerland, Mitchell Co., NC. Can anyone help me w/the date of her death and the place/cemetery where she is buried? Thanks!

Re: Civil War Info

LindaHilderbran — 2012-04-29 21:01:03Z

I have two ancestors who fought with the 58th NC Infantry unit- Samuel Carson Jarrett, and Andrew Wilkerson Sullins. I also know of a Cox that fought with same unit. Any of these mentioned in those letters?

Re: Stanley Family from/in Mitchell County

briadabria — 2012-04-04 03:54:46Z

Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.

I did see on the marriage certificate that James is from Green Mountain NC. A possible place where he lived and not born? I know it also states that Jane, his mother, is married and not widowed or single in the 1920-1930 census. The father/husband is not living with them though. Looking into this more. Although I did find a Rix/Rex Stanley in Mitchell County in a 1930 census listed as "inmate" living with a family possible half way house?
I like puzzles so this is right up my ally. :)

Re: Stanley Family from/in Mitchell County

amblevins1236 — 2012-03-31 21:58:56Z

I looked at the marriage certificate of James Lonzo and Iva. He was 62 and she was 19 when they married.

Re: Stanley Family from/in Mitchell County

amblevins1236 — 2012-03-31 03:07:16Z

1920 census records show James L. Stanley and wife Bertha Mae, children; Fred and Ruth and Jane Stanley, mother, age 65 born in NC both her parents born in NC. This records gives James' birthplace as NC also. Jane is still living with them in 1930 census record.
A death certificate for a child, Susan, who died at 3 wks old, states that James was born in Harrell, NC and 'Iva' in Erwin, TN. The child has meningitis, a club foot and spinal bifidifia. She was buried in the Garland Cemetery at Red Hill, NC.

Re: Stanley Family from/in Mitchell County

amblevins1236 — 2012-03-31 02:49:16Z

Iva (Ira) Lafollette is listed in the 1930 Unicoi County Tennessee census at the age of 3 years and 3 months. Her mother is Otie Lafollette, age 23, a widow. She has siblings, Arlie, a male age 5 and sister Daisey age 1.
They are living in the home of their brother Joe Kirk, a cook in a cafe, age 21, and mother, Alice Kirk, a single woman, age 56.
Joe is the only one working. They are all born in Tennessee
They are living in Erwin. District 5

Re: Robinson family

GoodMcKinney — 2012-03-30 18:09:32Z

Know this is an old post..are u still looking?

Stanley Family from/in Mitchell County

briadabria — 2012-03-25 02:29:23Z

I'm looking into my dad's family from Bakersville, Mitchell county NC. I know his dad's name was James Lonzo Stanley and his mom was Ira Lafollette. Shortly after his dad passed he was put into an orphanage. I'm pretty sure his dad was previously married to a Bertha Mae and had children from that marriage. I'm looking for any information on James L. Stanley who his parents were, sisters, brothers. Ira and James were married in Unicoi County Tenn. Information on her would be great also. I know she was incarcerated when he was put into the orphanage.

Re: Adolphus Greene

dcgalloway7731 — 2012-03-18 13:43:17Z

Please contact me away from this forum at dcgalloway1956@hotmail.com. The Greene family originated in Baltimore with Isaac Greene and his sons Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (there were earlier generations and Isaac had other children). Shadrach Greene lived in the area of Burke County, NC. His son Elijah Greene was the father of Adolphus Greene. Meshach Greene, a Revolutionary War veteran, died in Morgan County, TN after 1850. Finally, Abednego Greene moved to Pendleton District, SC where he died. Abednego Greene, Jr. is buried in Tuscaloosa, AL.

David C. Galloway

Re: Adolphus Greene

PTrivette27 — 2012-03-18 13:22:55Z

I would be tickled to get information on the Greene family I haven't been able to get much, I believe they were born in a stump.
Priscilla
ptrivette@hotmail.com

Re: Birth records

golanv1 — 2012-03-11 04:33:45Z

I saw your response to being related to the Taylors. James Taylor is my ancestor. Are you related on that side?
my email is golanv@coastalnet.com

Re: SMITH FAMILY OF YANCEY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

MissMMW — 2012-03-07 13:47:00Z

Was your John born 1816 or 1861? Sorry, but I've only seen your post now. How can we compare notes?

Re: Adolphus Greene

dcgalloway7731 — 2012-02-18 15:21:01Z

I do not know when Charles Clayton Greene died. I have not worked on the family in awhile. When I first started working on the family years ago the records concerning the Greenes were pretty confusing. Luckily, a number of Greene researchers clarified the matter.

David

Re: Adolphus Greene

McKay_Heather — 2012-02-18 05:44:46Z

Yes the family was part of the original Colony of Maryland, they emmigrated from England.

Re: Adolphus Greene

McKay_Heather — 2012-02-18 05:39:34Z

David when did Charles Clayton Greene die? His birth is incorrectly listed in a gedcom database project I belong to.

Heather

Re: Adolphus Greene

dcgalloway7731 — 2012-02-17 16:14:29Z

Heather:

I do not have the information you requested concerning the parents of Alma Buchanan. I also do not know of anyone who does. I am willing, however, to take this problem on as a paid, brief genealogical research project. Let me know what you think.

David

Re: Alma Betsy ( Buchanan) Greene

McKay_Heather — 2012-02-16 22:07:54Z

Addendum: She may be listed in some other family archives as just " Betsy" she rarely went by her given name of Alma.

Re: Adolphus Greene

McKay_Heather — 2012-02-16 22:05:03Z

David is there anyone on this thread who may be able to tell me who my great- grandmother Alma Betsy (nee Buchanan) Greene's parents were?

Here's that branches information, there is a link to open with my Great-Grandpa's death certificate, which helped link me to my 2x great- grandpa and your Charles Clayton, my Great- Grandpa's Uncle through Adolphus.

http://www.itsallrelative.info/getperson.php?personID=I72938...

I have been searching in vain with little luck finding Buchanan's linked to through the marriage of my Great- Grandparents.

Anyone with info is welcome. I believe that my Great- Grandma Alma Buchanan may have been born in Virginia.

Heather

Re: Adolphus Greene

dcgalloway7731 — 2012-02-14 15:35:08Z

I would have to check into it but that seems about right.

David

Re: Adolphus Greene

McKay_Heather — 2012-02-14 09:26:26Z

I believe that would make us 4th cousins?

Re: Adolphus Greene

McKay_Heather — 2012-02-14 09:24:42Z

I will definitely be doing that sometime David. Thanks.

Re: Adolphus Greene

dcgalloway7731 — 2012-02-13 20:25:24Z

Yes, we are. Please feel free to contact me anytime about the Greene family.

David C. Galloway
317 Bailey Boulevard
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 207-1367

Re: Adolphus Greene

McKay_Heather — 2012-02-13 03:02:48Z

Your great-grandfather is my 3x great uncle! We are distant cousins.

Re: Adolphus Greene

dcgalloway7731 — 2012-02-06 15:51:17Z

My descent from Charles Clayton Greene is as follows:

1. Charles Clayton Greene
2. Franklin Greene Martha Cordelia Johnson
3. Gertrude Anne Greene Edgar Conrad Price
4. Wanda Louise Price Craig Coleman Galloway
5. David Craig Galloway

Franklin Greene was a mica miner who died at an early age from pneumonia. He is buried in the Johnson Cemetery in Toecane, Mitchell County, NC. Martha Cordelia Johnson Greene is buried in Shelby, Cleveland County, NC. My grandparents Edgar and Gertrude Greene Price are buried in Oak Forest United Methodist Cemetery, Clay County, NC. Charles Clayton Greene was a descendant of Shadrach Greene whose brothers were Meshach and Abednego. Shadrach Greene was the father of Elijah Greene who in turn was the father of Adolphus Greene father of Charles Clayton Greene.

David C. Galloway
317 Bailey Boulevard
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 207-1367

Re: Adolphus Greene

McKay_Heather — 2012-02-06 02:44:01Z

We are related. My Great-great grandfather was Charles Clayton's eldest brother James. How are you related to Charles Clayton?

Reference-http://www.itsallrelative.info/getperson.php?personID=I10181...

Re: Birth records

golanv1 — 2011-12-19 19:27:43Z

My great grandmother was Ida Taylor (sometimes spelled Adia and Odie) and her parents were Bunie Sizemore and James Taylor. I would love to find more information on this family.
my email is golanv@coastalnet.com

Re: Polly Campbell Shepherd - Shepherd Cemetery?

lgsheets — 2011-11-25 21:52:53Z

That's right. Frank Jr. owns it.

Re: Polly Campbell Shepherd - Shepherd Cemetery?

ecss12830 — 2011-11-25 18:46:51Z

We could probably contact Franks' dau Hope and get permission. believe the property in question might be owned by her brother, Frank Jr

Re: Polly Campbell Shepherd - Shepherd Cemetery?

lgsheets — 2011-11-25 15:40:32Z

It would probably be a walking trip of several miles as the gate to the property is normally locked.