Rowan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Morrison, Woods

Sarah Agnew — 9 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the surnames: MORRISON & WOODS. I am looking for information on Thomas Morrison, born 1745 in Scotland? He married Martha Rebecca Woods December 6, 1769 in Rowan Co., NC. Martha was born abt. 1750 in Va.? In the Rowan Co. marriage book, it lists Martha's mother's name as Martha. Thomas & Martha later moved to Patrick Co., Va. I am interested in the parents & siblings of Thomas & Martha. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Sarah Agnew

Rev. A.L. (Amos Luther) COBURN of NC (b. 25 Jul 1849)

JohnHRamer — 5 Aug 2008 6:35:57 GMT

Seeking informaion about the family of Rev. A.L. (Amos Luther) COBURN of NC. He was a pastor in the ME Church. Credited with being the founder of the Church in Salisbury, NC that bears his name.

Also served as pastor at the Dillsworth Church in Charlotte, NC.

He married twice. First to Mary BROWN, d/o Rev. David BROWN, a Methodist minister, and, second to Mary THOMPSON LUNDY, d/o Thomas Locke THOMPSON

A.L. was the son of James COBURN (b. Abt 1814, NC) had his wife, Nancy RAYMER/RIMER, (b. Abt 1824,NC) who marr 04 Feb 1841, in Rowan Co.

This James COBURN is probably the man who served as a private in Company G, 42nd Infantry Regiment North Carolina.

In the 1860 census, James, Nancy and son were recorded in that portion of Rowan Co. "North of The NC RR". His enlistment and discharge in 1862 is the last record I have of James. I have found Nancy (nee RAYMER/RIMER) COBURN in the 1870 census of Atwell, Rowan Co. I can not find her after that.

Believe that James and Nancy had at least one more child - a daughter.

Seeking all possible info on all persons mentioned. Particularly interested in other children of James and Nancy as well as ancestors of Nancy.

Please respond by posting or directly to:
johnramer@sbcglobal.net

John S. Edwards

eemurp1 — 10 Oct 2008 1:51:26 GMT

Looking for John S. Edwards b 1795 possibly in Rowan Cty, NC. 1850 census has him in District 1 of Marshall County, TN. A US Army Registry of Enlistment 1798-1914 has a John S. Edwards born abt 1793 in Rowan Cty, NC, enlisted Aril 17, 1814 at age 21. Could this possibly be same man? My John S. Edwards married Elizabath unk. They had at least two sons, Milton James 1824-1870 and Clark Edwards 1825-? Milton James m Sophronia Copeland (1823-1891) on March 12, 1844.
1850 Census has Milton J and Sophronia in Dist #1 of Marshall Cty, TN. Milton and Sophronia had ten chiclren one of which ws Milton Suggs (1855-1907) who lived in Obion County, TN.
Does anyone have a connection to these Edwards' families?
Thanks for your response.

Nancy Harmon Rowan Co.

DorothyWebb1933 — 24 Jun 2007 10:16:06 GMT

Nancy Harmon, b. ca 1797, Rowan Co. NC married John Elijah Buttram from Iredell Co in 1817 and moved to Rhea County, TN where she is buried in the Buttram Cemetery. John Elijah was the son of Wm. Buttram III and Sarah Patterson of Rowan Co. Nancy and John had a daughter, Nancy Buttram who married Thomas C. Travis in Rhea County and died there in Dec 1867. I have no info on who Nancy's parents were - only that she was from Rowan County. Looking for any information on these Rowan County Harmons. Members of my Davis, French, and Clay families came from New River area of VA where Mathias and Jacob Harmon came in 1772 from NC.
Dorothy Davis Webb
Researching: DAVIS, HALE, TRAVIS, HARMON, BUTTRAM, PATTERSON, FRENCH, CLAY, BURDETTE, DUNBAR, FLINT, PAYNE, all from TN,KY, VA, W.Va., NC

Elsworth Creek

BynumTudor — 1 Oct 2008 8:33:14 GMT

Does anyone know where Elsworth Creek is or was ?

DILLOW

Paul D. Dillow — 13 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Hi My name is Paul D. Dillow I live in Union Co IL and researching the ancestry of Michael Hartman DILLOW and Anna Margareth HOLSHOUSER and allied families of Rowan Co NC and Union Co IL.

ISO MISSING CHILDREN

Jan_Sartin — 5 Oct 2008 7:49:27 GMT

What happened to the children of Dean H Smallwood
and his wife Elizabeth Genevera (Sartin) Smallwood?

Their parents were wed at Newport (Pend Oreille) WA
on 8/9/1940.

Any assistance you can give would be appreciated.

Jan

COCHRAN, MCCLANAHAN

Ardath Blue — 3 Dec 1997 12:00:00 GMT

surname registration onlyame registration only

Joshua Miers/Myers

WendyFogelstrom — 25 Apr 2005 2:24:24 GMT

Looking for the family of Joshua Miers- He married Elizabeth Underwood and died in Greene Co., Ga in 1814. Any help appreciated!

Sophia House Ludwig

JosephEvans413 — 24 Sep 2008 12:51:10 GMT

There is no message board to my knowledge for Cabarrus County, so I will post this in Rowan since Rowan is closer.
Anyway, I need the descendants of this person: Sophia House Ludwig who at 97 died in Jun 29, 1921 in Mt. Pleasant,Cabarrus County, N.C. She was born in Cabarrus County in September 15, 1923 to Jacob House and Sarah Barringer, and wife to Jacob Ludwig. I need to find out as this person may be related in some ways.
Thanks
Joseph

Heilig Family

JosephEvans413 — 26 Sep 2008 1:44:55 GMT

I need to hear from some Heilig people so I can continue to do the family tree. These Heiligs live in and around Heiligtown, and among t hem are also Miller families.
Joseph

Peter Young&John David Young

skepglen — 25 Sep 2008 6:07:25 GMT

Peter Young m Katherine Totorow 1802 in Rowan Co., Nc. Where did they live and where did they go after being married.
John David Young born 1808 son of Peter, need a birth cer.
He married Anna(Annie) Clemmer in Monroe Co.,TN 1828.
Thanks for any help
Roland Young
Fresno, CA.

HENRY & ROBERT LINN from Delaware to Rowan County

Judith A. McClung — 14 Sep 2003 1:49:03 GMT

Seeking informaiton on Robert Linn of Rowan County NC before 1800. He may have died in the 1790s as he gifted Reuben McClung of Greene Co., Georgia via the father, John McClung.

It is likely that John McClung's mother was a daughter or sister of Robert Linn as he was passing on property to John's son, Reuben McClung in 1796.

Another interesting connection is that John McClung was apprenticed to Henry Linn ca 1772 in Rowan Co., NC. after his parents died.

Does anyone have any information on this Linn family of Rowan County, NC? It appears that they came from Delaware

NICHOLS, ORR, OWEN, PARK, PARKE, PARKES, PARKS

Jeffery Johnson — 22 Jan 1998 12:00:00 GMT

surname registration only

Rev. Richard Barrier

mlvfamilytree — 22 Sep 2008 3:04:00 GMT

Wm. Henderson Barrier b.6 Dec. 1853, Wayne Co., KY; his father was Isaac Barrier b. 4 Aug 1827, Wayne Co., KY; his father was Aaron Barrier b. 14 Feb 1798, Pulaski Co., KY, his father Reverend Richard Barrier b. 2 Apr 1768 Rowan Co., SC and his father Abraham Aaron Barrier b. 1741 Stuttgart, Neckarkrels, Wurtemberg, Germany.

Does anyone have these folks in their line and would care to share info with me? I'm trying to compile a book for my dad for Christmas but failed to write down some of my sources and want to be 100% certain when I make this gift. All info and photos will be GREATLY appreciated!!!!

Email me at mlvfamilytree@yahoo.com

Thanks sooooooooooo much!!!
Michelle

Knortzer / Knorzer Connections

Brian Sherrod — 22 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Continuously looking for any connections of CONATSER ancestors and descendants. I have much information to share from abt 1650 to the present. Deviations of the surname are as follows: Knorzer,Knortzer, Knetzer, Kanatzer, Kanatzar, Cornatzer, Canatser, and these are just a handful. Migration of this German family shows settlement in the following locations: York Co., PA, VA, In North Carolina; Rowan Co., Rutherford Co, and Davie Co. In Tennessee; Fentress, Sevier, and Marion counties. In Kentucky; Mason, Madison, and Wayne
counties.

Visit http://www.alltel.net/~kj5ag/conatser.htm for more info on the family.

wood family

hiswdw — 30 Mar 2006 3:46:01 GMT

looking for info. on a charity wood from rowan county, no dates on her at all, but she married william walker 25 april 1798. help please if any one can. want any thing on her at all. thanks.

LOOKING FOR SHAD/SHADD OF STANLY AND ROWAN COUNTY,NC

JosephEvans413 — 14 Sep 2008 1:40:42 GMT

HENRY CALVIN SHADD B. AUGUST 1851 IN STANLY COUNTY,NC.;DIED AUGUST 6, 1919 GOLD HILL,N.C. SON OF GREEN AND HARRIETT SHADD

MARTHA ATKINS BORN 1836; DIED JAN. 10, 1921 IN SPENCER, N.C.
WIDOW OF JACOB ATKINS; DAUGHTER OF JIM AND WINNIE SHAD

I believe that we are related

Thayer's Place in 1768 Salisbury

D_Thayer — 10 Sep 2008 4:08:18 GMT

The 1768 will of John Frohock, Jr. of Rowan Co., NC refers to "The Town Land of Salisbury called Thayer's Place, My house in the Town of Salisbury, and all the Furniture thereunto belonging together with all my other lotts and land in the said Town and Town Common." Does anyone know the origin of the name "Thayer's Place"? Does this refer to a specific Thayer, if so whom? Was this a lot in the original plot of land for the founding of Salisbury?

Will Blackwell Negro 1872

jakelottie1 — 2 Sep 2008 12:14:21 GMT

I am looking for Will Blackwell's (1872) 1st wife. I don't know who she was. Their children were Georgia, Arneata, William and Margie. Will's dad was Henry Blackwell (1852); his mom was Letha (1856). He had a second set of children with Maggie (Luckey).

If anyone has info on Will's 1st wife, I would be ever grateful. Below is info I got from the various US Census and NC death records.

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1880usfedcen&a...

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1910uscenindex...

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1920usfedcen&a...

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1930usfedcen&a...

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=ncdeathcerts&a...

John Henderson 1803-1873 and Elizabeth Whittacar/Whittaker

dough448 — 13 Aug 2007 8:21:03 GMT

John Henderson 1803-1873 and Elizabeth Whittacar/Whittaker 1815- were married in Rowan county 27 Feb 1830. I would like to know who the parents of John Henderson were. I have reson to believe that he died in Grayson County VA. (not the John Henderson from Guilford county.)

Maxwell Chambers and family

richard_vanwagenen — 2 Sep 2008 5:35:20 GMT

Seeking information on Maxwell and his family.
Maxwell was born abt 1742 in Pennsylvania as was his wife Margaret (Magourne)Chambers born abt 1744. They were married abt 1765, had had the following children, Ann, Edward, Henry, John, Joseph, Margaret, Maxwell, Otto, Samuel, Thomas and William.

ELLIOTT, NICHOLSON

DanLESr — 12 Nov 2003 6:13:38 GMT

Gassaway NICHOLSON married Nancey ELLIOTT, 21 Nov 1796; Wm. ELLIOTT, bondsman; Jno Rogers, wit. (Rowan Co. Marriages 1753-1868, Holcomb, GPC, 1986) Would like to correspond with anyone with knowledge of descendants of this couple. After marriage they lived in the Swan & Potts Creek area of present Davidson Co. Did they migrate from Davidson Co? I know that Nancy's brother's and sister's went to KY/IN/IL.r's went to KY/IN/IL.

Derwood Cox Obit

mabeone — 28 Aug 2008 1:05:12 GMT

(photo)

Elkin

Mr. Derwood "Woody" Cox, age 72, of Maplebrook Drive, passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Cox was born May 7, 1936 in Rockwell, NC to Roy & Myrtle Lyerly Cox.

Mr. Cox retired from the United States Navy where he served with the Navy Seals as Explosive Ordinance Disposal/Underwater Demolition Team and in 1993 he retired as a sergeant from the Elkin Police Department. After his retirements, he worked at the Surry County Sheriff's Department as a deputy and most recently as a court bailiff.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Montgomery; three brothers, Thurmond Cox, Joe Cox and George Cox.

Survivors include: his wife, Susan Stevenson Cox of the home; loving mother of his children, Elsie Brady Cox of Lexington Park, Md.; his sons, Allen Dwayne Cox of Levittown, Pa., Gary Gene Cox of Lexington Park, Md.; adopted son, Richard Edward Cox of State Road; daughter, Dee Sims of Dobson; nine grandchildren and his favorite four legged friend, Button.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home Chapel by Leonard "Hawk" Hunter, United States Air Force retired and the Honorable Jerry Cash Martin, Surry County Superior Court Judge. Burial will follow at Grassy Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery with full military rites provided by the United States Navy. Honor guard provided by Surry County Sheriff's Department.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin. The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to Surry County Lodge 24 Fraternal Order of Police c/o Steve Hiatt, PO Box 811, Dobson, NC 27017.

In honor of Woody's dedication to his country and Law Enforcement Agencies, the family requests that all military and law enforcement personnel attend in uniform.
Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com
Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Cox family

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 8/27/2008

Who was Sophia House?

JosephEvans413 — 26 Aug 2008 1:46:47 GMT

There are some wills made by Sophia House as well as by Solomon Faggart, her husband. According to some information given to me Solomon Faggart was born about March 1800 and died August 1857. He married Sophia House in 1823. She was born in 1806 and died in 1863. They had ten children:
William Riley
Jacob Harvey
Sarah Ann
Georg Ephraim
Elias Franklin
Milley F.
Henry Graeber
Daniel Chambers
Paul alexander
John Caldwell

Although the Faggart family is a part of Cabarrus County, many of the family members became a part of Rowan County as well. How much do you know of this family? And if you notice their names are usually spelled different ways: Fehgert, from the time they came here from Germany, to Faggart/Faggert.

Joseph

Rowan Slater a husban of a Confederate spy

diamondgp — 24 Aug 2008 6:13:40 GMT

Looking for any information I may find on Rowan Slater, whose father was Fielding Slater who died in 1836. Rowan was married to Sarah "Nettie" Gilber in Wayne County in 1861. The war years seperated them never to see one another again. Sarah became a myaterious Confederate spy and very elusive. She has been considered by some historians as the missing link in the Abraham Lincoln Assassination Conspiricy Trial.

BURTON, CANNADAY, COGGINS, EPPS

Jacquelyn007 — 28 Jun 2001 1:36:03 GMT

I am looking for information about Thomas BURTON, b. 1782 in Guilford County, NC, who married Patience CANNADAY, in Rowan County in 1808 and Sarah EPPS in 1809. I am looking for descendants of this family and the parentage of Sarah EPPS. Sarah EPPS was born bet 1784 and 1790. I believe her father was either Daniel EPPS III or Pleasant EPPS,Sr. ANy help would be greatly appreciated..greatly appreciated..

ARNETT, MCKENZIE

Scclwalker — 22 Jun 2001 11:21:57 GMT

Seeking information on Elizabeth Burton ARNETT, b. 11/15/1789 in Rowan County. I know she married Alexander Sanders MCKENZIE but I have no information regarding her parents or siblings. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Christoper and Nancy Miller

shwagner — 24 Aug 2008 11:03:33 GMT

I am looking for any information on Christoper and Nancy Miller parents of Mary Ann Miller Murphy b. 9/7/1803 d. 10/16/1863. Mary Ann was the wife of William Murphy. They lived in Delhi, Hamilton, OH around 1830.

JENKINS, KERR, KIRKSEY, MCCRACKEN, PROVANS, VAUGHAN, WATT

WalterVaughan29 — 25 Jun 2001 2:32:05 GMT

Searching Rowan Co., NC., for family of Alexander KERR, who migrated into Iredell Co., (At that time Rowan Co.,) NC. in the mid 1700's. My Grand Father on my Mother's side was George Whitfield KERR, b. Mooresville, Rowan Co., NC. October 15, 1865. Also searching for William VAUGHAN family which settled in Rockingham, Co., NC., where his son George was b, in 1740. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Walter Vaughan .ted. Walter Vaughan .

Relatives of Martha Reid are Needed

JosephEvans413 — 22 Aug 2008 12:39:23 GMT

Martha Reid died in 1963 about the age of 90 plus. Her last marriage was to William Reid. She was a Huntley born in or about 1870 in Gold Hill, N.C.; she married first of all Giles Miller and she had three daughters: Fannie, Annie, and Alice. Her second marriage was to William Barrier, and she had a son Willis Barrier. My part into this is that two persons in that family are related through marriage. Fred House married Fannie Miller in 1909 and had a son Edward House; Willis Barrier is related through his being the father of my cousin Loraine House Strawder. Are their any others who may be a part of Martha Reid's family? I am building my family tree.
Joseph

Barringer

ethelmhale — 1 Sep 2002 8:42:21 GMT

I'm seeking info. on John Henry Barringer b. abt. 1755-1765
He marries a Susanna Miller. I have the names of two sons,
James Peter and Joseph Daniel. I think these names are correct. I have a good line on Peter, but nothing on the other siblings. Peter moved to Union County IL. abt. 1817-1818. He married a Mary Dillow on Oct. 28, 1819 in Union County IL. Mary Dillow was the dau. of Michael Dillow of Rowan County.
I would like info. on John and Susanna, and their children,
or any other info on this family.

DAVIS

Kevin Burns — 30 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Edward or Edmund Davis who married Anna Knup in 1801 in Rowan Cty..

ELLIS, HENDERSON, HUNT, LOFTIN, MACAY, MCKIE

debbra szymanski — 7 Nov 1997 12:00:00 GMT

Need information on James MACAY who died 1800 in Rowan County, NC. Hischildren were: Wilson MACAY m. Margaret HUNT, Spruce MACAY m. Fanny HENDERSON, Elizabeth MACAY m. Radford ELLIS, James MACAY, John MACAY,Sarah MACAY m. Robert MCKIE, Anne MACAY m. Henry LOFTIN, Daniel MACAY, and Hannahiel MACAY, and Hannah

Richard Davis

whyjimbob — 17 Jun 2002 1:45:42 GMT

I am looking for information on Richard Davis. I know that he was born about 1815 near Prospect Presbyterian Church. I know that he had about 5-6 children, one of whom was James Milas Davis. Does anyone have any information?

"Holder" research:

fremill99 — 17 Aug 2008 7:03:47 GMT

I plan on being in Rowan County in September, is it possible to do any research at the county courthouse? Is it possible to use the local library without a membership? Thanks for your response, Robert F Delay

Lee Odis Hand Family

volstitansfan — 17 Aug 2008 6:11:54 GMT

Looking for members of the Lee Odis Hand family. If you are a descendent please contact me.
Thanks.

LUCKEY/GLASSCOCK

tnoye — 22 Jun 2001 11:58:36 GMT

In Rowan Co., NC marriage records, Charnel GLASSCOCK married Mary LUCKEY on 25 Oct 1794. Searching for info on both of these folks please. Especially their children and Mary Luckey's parents.

Thanks,

Teddy in CA

PHILLIPS/SURLES of Rowan Co, NC

Derl — 8 Sep 2002 2:09:33 GMT

I am looking for information on the PHILLIPS family of Rowan Co, NC. Specifically I am looking for information on Nathan Leroy PHILLIPS b. 1814, d 1889 m Patience Winnifred Surles. My information on him is very sketchy & I would like to confirm. I also have that Enoch PHILLIPS from ? England is his fatther.

Looking for Jackie Owen of Salisbury, NC

mikef333 — 10 Aug 2008 1:58:29 GMT

I am searching for Jackie Owen who wrote a book on early settlers in the Poor Fork area of Harlan County, Kentucky in 1990. The book says it was privately published in Salisbury. If anyone can put me in touch with her it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

GIBSON, MAUCK, MOCK, QUINTON, ROBINSON

Gayl Wilson — 18 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

surname registration only

SMITH, TUCKER

John N. Smith — 4 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking in Rowan County for information on my ancestor, JAMES SMITH, b-cir1745 in lower Virginia. Moved to the "Valley of the Yadkin" cir 1765, and married CASSANDRA TUCKER. They had two children in Rowan County, DELILA SMITH b-1780, and SAMUEL SMITHSmith.

REID, SMITH, TUCKER

DELTA — 14 Aug 2001 6:37:59 GMT

Am searching for Thomas Reid who married Lora Tucker ca 1795 in Rowan Co. Also information on Alexander Reid who was the father of Thomas. Am also seeking further information on John and Rebecca (Anderson) Smith who lived in Rowan Co. ca 1717.

Margaret Brown, b. Sept 1850 N.C.

bjr222_99 — 30 Jul 2008 10:42:19 GMT

Looking for info on Margaret Brown, b. Sept 1850 North Carolina, possibly Rowan or Iredell County. She married Edward Monroe Poole/Pool in 1876 Rowan Co., N.C. Known chidren: John Lee Pool, b. 20 Dec 1883, N.C. and Charley A. Pool, b. 1894 Texas. She died in Harrison Co, Texas 1917. In you connect with her or her family please contact Bonnie bjroberson@hotmail.com

CORNELISON, MINGS

Heather Brush — 21 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

obit for James William Isherwood

lto1972 — 24 Jul 2008 11:05:46 GMT

I am looking for the obit of James William Isherwood. He was born 17 April 1902 in England and died 1 Jan 1995 in Cabarras County, NC, but he lived in Rowan County.
Terri

Are you a descendant of Martha Huntley, Miller, Barrier, Reid?

JosephEvans413 — 26 Jul 2008 12:19:59 GMT

In my House research, this lady is always there. Martha Huntley was born in Gold Hill or Rockwell in 1870 and died in 1963. Her first marriage was to Giles Miller in which she had three daughters: Fannie (1888-1932), Ann (1892-1932), and Alice (1895-1915). When Giles died in 1898, Martha married William Barrier in 1901, and they had a son Willis born in 1902-died in 1982. After William Barrier died in or about 1903, Martha married William Reid. They had no children. Martha died in Rockwell on November 23, 1962.
How the House part fits in is the fact that Fannie married Fred House, and they had a son in 1909. Then Willis Barrier met up with Fred's sister Theola House, and they had a child.
So if you are related to this lady, please notify me, I am working on the family trees of RowanCounty.
Joseph

Joseph Cunningham ca 1800

Steve Cunningham — 27 Jan 2002 6:30:21 GMT

I'm seeking help on a Joseph Cunningham. Joseph deceased in Rowen County in 1801. I'm told his wife's name was Anne. I know he had at least five children, but the only names I have are; George, Joseph Jr., Elizabeth. The Cunninghams were from Pittsylvania County, but might have seetled in Rowen County about 1795 or so. Thank you for your help.

Rowan County Court Minutes 1777

grannieannie70 — 9 Jul 2008 2:58:22 GMT

Searching for information on a Paul VanVoris (or Voorhees) who appeared in the Rowan County Court Minutes of 6 Aug 1777, or there about.

Is there, or was there, a district in Rowan County at that time named Galbraith Falls district? I understand the name of Captain Galbraith Falls, but was there also a place by that name, and if so, where?

Thanks,
VoorhiesAnn@AOL.com

William L Leatherman 1832-1910

Ernest_Leatherman — 18 Jul 2008 7:01:41 GMT

I am looking for the parents/grandparents of William L Leatherman 1830 - 1910. He was married to Mary L and they had at least 5 sons named Henry Floyd 1897 - 1970, Ray 1900 - 1946, Norfleet 1908 - 1986, Gathna 1911 - 1987, and Hollis Mildren 1914 - 1999. All the above are buried in Shiloh UMC cemetary. The reason for my request is to see if there is a relationship between William and Christian Leatherman born about 1772. He is brother to Daniel Leatherman 1774 - 1852. There were two other brothers John and Jonas. Daniel was my gggg Grandfather. Daniel and his brothers were in Rowan County, the Reedy Creek area, in the late 1700's and some of the brothers moved on to KY and TN with Christian staying in NC. Any help would be appreciated.

Burkharts of North Carolina

koverby2 — 22 Jul 2008 12:37:27 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding Frederick Burkhart who was born about 1812. I believe he was born in either North Carolina or Virginia. His children were Ephraim Burkhart, Frances, Henry, Mary Ann, Cemeline (Emeline), and Sarah. Any information regarding this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Lewis Hicks/Hix 1800-1810

savannahblues — 18 Jul 2008 5:21:12 GMT

Who is the Lewis Hicks who appears on the Rowan county census 1800-1810 then disppears? He appears to have had a large family. Did they move to Stokes county NC?
Lucinda

WATSON, WENTWORTH

bapace2 — 24 Jun 2001 8:19:12 GMT

WENTWORTH WATSON (@1775MD?-1844ROWAN)married ELIZABETH GHEEN(1775/85Rowan-bef.1820Rowan). Their children were: John W., David, Henry W., Ferrand, James, and the youngest, a girl MARY (b.15 May 1814) who married WILLIAM A. JULIAN in 1848; she had previously been married to ALEXANDER FRALEY (1799-1844Rowan) and their Fraley children were Mary Elizabeth and John Henry Fraley. Among the William A. and Mary Watson Julian children were David R., Mary, and Susan Isabella Julian (1854-1908), my ggrandmother, married to CLAYTON W. POOLE of Salisbury, Rowan.

It is possible that WENTWORTH WATSON originally came from Maryland, and that his father was WILLIAM WATSON of Maryland.

Death of child: Thomas Hyde, 1864, near Salisbury, NC

Julie_Hampton_Ganis — 14 Jan 2005 6:20:29 GMT

I'm not related to the following people, and have no further information about them, but I thought this may be of interest to someone:

Thursday, June 16, 1864 N. C. ARGUS (Wadesborough, Anson County, NC)
-Thomas HYDE, a nice little boy aged ten or twelve, was drowned in Town creek last Sunday… [lengthy article] Salisbury Watchman.

More NC newspaper abstracts can be found on my website:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jganis/unionco/news...

SANDY

DennisandMaryL — 6 Apr 2003 12:03:09 GMT

I am looking for information about Thomas and Margat (Williams) SANDY who were married 31 July 1798 in Rowan Co., NC. It is believed that they took their family to Giles Co., Tenn. by 1820. I'm hoping to connect sons Joseph and Henry SANDY to their parents. Joseph was born about 1804 and his brother was younger.

Garren Family info needed

JSybalsky — 11 Jul 2008 3:44:06 GMT

If anyone has any source info I would love to hear from you.

My brief line.
James Garren and Berta Sporlinger
Peter Garren
James Garren
John Garren and Hannah Fouts
Joseph Garren and Tenzy/Tinsey/Tinsley Minerva Waters/Waiters
Samuel Garren and Anna Pearson/Roberts

Jill
www.sybalsky.com/genealogy

Voorhies/Woods marriage

grannieannie70 — 10 Jul 2008 12:26:34 GMT

Aaron Voorhies (or Voorhees or VanVoris) married Rebecca Woods (or Wood) on 7 Aug 1788 in Rowan County. They had eight children born in Rowan County, then they moved west to Tennessee. Who were the parents of Aaron and Rebecca?

VoorhiesAnn@AOL.com

Quincy Moore

westephens — 29 Mar 2002 11:49:06 GMT

I am looking for Quincy Moore who supposedly settled in Salisbury in the late 1870's, married there and died there.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Sylvia

Rowan Co.(Miller) search

faymg — 4 Jul 2001 11:10:22 GMT

WENDEL MILLER b.abt.1729 raised his children in Rowan County. His son Frederick b.1756 m Margaret Braun da of Michal Braun. I believe his son James b 1791 is my line. He m Sarah Zink. He had a son Thomas b1831 which is the fa of my grandfather Silas Johnson Miller. If anyone has proof or other information for me. I would greatly appreciate it.

DAGLEY

Christine M. Smith — 6 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for info concerning Benjamin Dagley, born Rowan
Co., 1790, died March 25, 1869, Pulaski County, KY. Wife's
first name Elizabeth, born about 1794 in Rowan. Was Benj.'s
father James or Jonathon, listed in the 1790 RC census? Any
help appreciated.

Christine

Dry Family Descendants

JosephEvans413 — 4 Jul 2008 1:15:36 GMT

Looking descendants for Henry Wilson Dry, Charles Dry, and Bessie Day Patterson the children of Jacob and Alice Reid Dry.

SLOAN

Otisweller — 1 Jul 2008 2:17:39 GMT

I am looking for information on The SLOAN family. Archbald brought his family from Lancaster, PA in mid 1700's with son, John. John's daughter, Anna married David M. STEWART, born 16 Jul 1775 in Rowan County.

John Ward b abt 1771 Rowan C NC

gfrc_1 — 28 Jun 2008 3:16:28 GMT

Does anyone have inf as to where this John Ward died or who he married? Thanks, Fran

Daniel Biles/Jean Conger

ritasfunk1 — 26 Jun 2008 6:46:40 GMT

I am looking for a will for Daniel Biles who died in February 1835. I need proof of his children - specifically that he had a son John born in 1814.

BILES, CONGER, DAVIS

JohnRadford35 — 24 Jun 2001 10:30:03 GMT

surname registration onlyame registration only

richard wright, sr. of Rowan County website update

Herb_Arkin — 24 Jun 2008 11:45:26 GMT

I have recently updated my website adding 2,316 descendants of Richard Wright, Sr. of Rowan County, NC with the following changes among others.

any corrections, updates or additions appreciated.

Added descendants of:
Lafayette Underwood/Susan Hill,
John Nelson Johnson/Amanda Howard,
Mary Ann Wright/ Thomas Varker,
Joseph Wright/Francis Underwood,
Elizabeth Wright/Martin Acord,
Nelson Gallimore/Louisa Cox,
levi Wright/martha seaman,
Martisha Wright/William Richardson,
Elias Elledge/Polly Wright,
John Essex/Anna Wright,
Jacob Click/Margaret Ratts,
Lewis Job/Nancy Wright,
Elijah Wright/Matilda Barnes,
John Osborn/Cynthia Adams,
Turner Wright/Isabel Rhoten,
Martin Acord, Elizabeth Wright,
Thomas Varker/Mary Wright,
Edward Thurman/Mary Johnson,
Oliver Borden/Minerva Wright,
jesse gallimore/ruth wright,
Delilah Moss/Jacob Scott,
Isaac Bowen/Frances Wright,
Isaac George/Margaret Smith,
Jesse Mullinix/Elizabeth Wright,
elizabeth wright/jacob copple,
Celia Wright/John Odenbaugh

corrected items in the descendency of John Cooley/Selah Wright,
corrected parents of mary copple who married charles gaskill,
corrected parents of Harry B. Gilstrap, Sr.,
corrected children of George Godfrey/Maggie Sutherland

Herb Arkin

95,000 Descendants and relatives of Richard Wright, Sr. of Rowan County, North Carolina who emigrated to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Web page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~herbarkin

PATRICK

Carol Harbushka — 26 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ancestors of William D. Patrick, b. 1808, d. 1880 IN, came from Rowan County, NC Patrick family, but which one? 3 Patrick families listed in 1790 census, Hezekiah, Jeremiah, and William. Anyone with info, please contact me. I will share all info I have.

PATRICK

terrimullins — 19 Mar 2002 9:48:38 GMT

I have now found out that Hezekiah was a descendant of Robert Patrick from Rowan Co. and I know that Hezekiahs wife Mary Harrells parents were William and Martha (Wimberley) Harrell. If anyone can help me find out more about these families, please let me know.

HOOTS, LEWIS, THARP, THARPE

Terry W. Tharpe — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

I am looking for any information I can find about the THARPE family. My first connectin is with David THARPE, m: (?) LEWIS, They had one known child, David Franklin THARPE, who m: Nancy Jane HOOTS. Their known children were: C. Everette THARPE, b: Feb 12, 1878, d: May 1974; Tyre M. THARPE, b: Mar 07, 1880, d: Mar 24, 1944, Bertha THARPE, b: Mar 07, 1882, d: Aug 01, 1974; William Freeland THARPE, b: Feb 14, 1884, d: Aug 18, 1975; Thomas THARPE, b: Apr 14, 1886; John K THARPE, b: Apr 13, 1888; David Arnie THARPE, b: Apr 04, 1889; Jacob O. THARPE, b: Feb 07, 1890, d: Feb 07, 1965; Ila Virgina THARPE, b: Jul 16, 1892, d: May 23, 1972; Conard Corneilus THARPE, b: Jun 24, 1895 in Wilkes County (?), d: Jul 21, 1978 in Ronda, N.C. There was a group of THARP's that came to Rowan Co. from Md. sometime around the 1780's. I am seeking any information I can find on the THARPE family.
RPE family.

MARY WALTON, wife of THOMAS B. BAILEY

CoffeyRoth — 20 Jun 2008 10:07:51 GMT

Seeking information (preferably documented)on the family and ancestry of MARY WALTON. She was reportedly born in Rowan Co., NC, 2 August 1819; married to THOMAS B. BAILEY, 14 April 1845; moved to Anson Co., NC; and died in Anson on 14 January 1894. Seven children known. I am very interested in connecting Mary to one the several related Walton families in Rowan Co. in the early 19th century. Thank you.

Doby, Motley

JatanaNC — 31 Oct 2007 10:28:43 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Lock(e) Andrew Doby or Betty Ann Motley Doby. I have that Lock was born Sept. 5, 1878, died Oct. 1963 and that his father was Isaac Doby. Betty Ann Motley was born March 20, 1882, died May 1974.

Looking For Christina Diel Parents

mdillow31 — 10 Jun 2008 12:56:04 GMT

Since I posted my query below I just found these two deeds in Rowan County. Would anyone know more about this Deal (Diel) family ?

I don't know who is in Cabarrus or Mecklenburg but Rowan Co., NC has 1802 Jacob Deal, Peter Albright, my Jacob Heilman (Hileman) and Elizabeth Deal-all of Rowan Co. -193 acres next to Jacob Corell, John Stirewalt, Phillip Henry Berger, Phillip Yost, and Peter Stirewalt... Adam Stirewalt... grant to Joseph Deal on Nov. 4 1784 on Buffelow Creek. I just found this one.

The other one is for Peter Diel 4 Feb 1817 Rowan Co. names his father as Joseph Diel who was deceased and had been granted the land..mentions John Stirewalt.

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Jacob Hileman, the patriarch of this branch of the Hileman family,
was probably born in Northhampton or Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
By 1790 he had moved his family to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina where he purchased 200 acres of land on Dutch Buffalo Creek from Jacob Goodman for Ð130. Between the years of 1805 and 1814, Jacob purchased over 1100 acres of land in Cabarrus Co., NC. Before 1819. Jacob sold most
of his lands in Cabarrus County to his son, Jacob Jr., and moved to Union County, Illinois. He lived in Union County until his death in 1828.
He served in the Revolutionary War. His tombstone in St. John's Cemetery in Union Co., IL states that he died at the age of 66 years,1 month,and 15 days.

Jacob Hileman was born 10 Jul 1762 in PA He died 25 Aug 1828 in Union County, Illinois.

Jacob married Eva Rumbold. He married 2nd to Christina Diel (Deel,Deal). I am trying to find information on Christina's lineage and find her parents and siblings. She was born 1 Sep 1768. She died 12 Feb 1853 in Union Co., IL. Christina and Jacob are my 4th great grandparents.
I descend from their daughter Christina Hileman who married Jacob Rinehart, Jr.

Marianne Dillow
Illinois

Davis Graveyard off Tar Heel Rd.

Kay Carroll — 6 Jan 2005 2:05:39 GMT

I have photo's and am making a list of names and dates for this graveyard. My great great grandparent's are buried there. If anyone would like a list of names and dates or have questions about it please let me know.
Kay Carroll

Old Stone House Museum--Rowan County

craigahahn — 14 Feb 2007 2:41:27 GMT

I am in need of a mailing address for the "Old Stone House Museum" in Granite Quarry. If there is one could someone please send it to me. I would like to write them to get information on the place. Thank you for everything

John and Naomi Lynn-Thyatira Pres Ch

Paul Marx — 5 Jul 2005 1:13:50 GMT

Does anyone have info on John and Naomi Lynn other than the deeding of property for what became Thyatira Pres Ch near Mill Bridge? Did they have other land? What became of it? Naomi's maiden name? Where did John come from, Ireland, England, Scotland?

John Hill Mary Lynn md 4 Jan 1780

Martha Curry — 30 Sep 2003 2:43:45 GMT

NC Carolina Marriage Bonds - Ancestry.com
John Hill- Mary Lynn md 4 Jan 1780 in Rowan Co NC
I am researching a John Hill b bet 1760 1770, by 1799 he was in Robertson Co TN . Any information that would tell me if this is my John Hill would be appreciated. Thank you.
Martha Curry

Information on a birth from Rowan NC

Vickie Bates — 31 Aug 2001 6:45:17 GMT

Looking for information- book ref - etc for info proving that John Hayes was born in Rowan NC - 27 Jan 1791. He was a soldier of 1812 in Ga - I have that proof - need to prove that he was from Rowan NC. I think that his father's name was Leonard Hayes - the listing might be Hays... Could someone get me a soundcard copy with this on it?
Thanks
Vickie

ELLIOTT Family of Rowan

jferren1 — 21 Feb 2005 3:35:29 GMT

William Elliott 1740 - -1791

DaleElliott1933 — 4 Jun 2008 8:04:32 GMT

Son; William of Rowan county - 1790 - 1834
Clay county, Illinois.
grandson - Thomas John 1829 - 1888 Taylorville, Illinois.
G grandson - Alvin Ira 1870 - 1920. Taylorville, Illinois
GG grandson - Lloyd John 1906 - 1967 Decatur, Illinois.
GGG grandson - Dale Richard 1933 - today Decatur, Illinois

BEAVER, HEARTLINE, KESLER, LANTZ, LENTZ, MILLER

Ken Lentz — 3 Dec 1997 12:00:00 GMT

surname registration onlyame registration only

Col. Johannes (John) Lopp

familyheritage1 — 24 Feb 2002 4:00:19 GMT

I am searching for confirmation of my sixth great-grandfather Col. John Lopp's service in the Saftey Committee of Rowan County. The Library of Congress list "The Lopps..." book written by Walter Beanblossom #CS71.L872 1972. This book references the "Colonial Records of North Carolina" in which John Lopp is noted in the Safety Committee in 10/17/1775. Can you direct me to the Colonial Records? I would like to confirm John Lopp's service in the Revolutionary War.

EATON, HALL

Kay Eaton-Estes — 8 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

lOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON EATON'S LIVING IN ROWAN COUNTY IN 1790. ALSO LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON PHOEBE HALL EATON'S PARENTS--SAMUEL AND ELIZABETH HALL. PARENTS NAMES, OTHER CHILDREN'S NAMES..PLEASE E-MAIL ME. I KNOW THEY WERE IN ROWAN COUNTY FROM AROUND 1790 TO 1810..AROUND 1790 TO 1810..

Benson, Foster, Holt, Young

billfisherjr — 26 May 2008 1:47:57 GMT

Looking for info. on the following:
Benson: Andrew J. Benson (1831-1983)
Foster: James Foster (abt. 1760-1830)
Holt: James Archibald Holt (born abt. 1845) father of Cora Charlotte Holt
Young: Barnett Young (1760-1827)
Looking for ancestors of the above, I already have most of their desendants but not ancestors.

Best way to get copies of old wills?

LWelch7915 — 14 Apr 2008 6:41:09 GMT

Should I write directly to the Clerk of the County Court?

Or...?

Specifically I'd like copies of the 1804 will of Phillip Swicegood (Swisgood) and 1820 Benjamin Simpson.

Both direct ancestors of mine.

Raymond Allen McCullough, 1917-1995

rstarr190 — 23 May 2008 6:27:58 GMT

Seeking any family of Raymond Allen McCullough, born April 1, 1917, died April 15, 1995, buried Florida National Cemetery,Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida. He resided in Salisbury, NC. Served WWII, US Air Corps. Name at birth was Amos Kidd, son of William Haley Kidd and wife Rebecca High Kidd. Brother: Benjamin Harold Kidd. Half sister: Bertha M. Kidd. Adopted about 1920 by a McCullough family of NC. Did Raymond Allen McCullough marry? have any children?

Original families from Bethabara being searched for

Karen Hunter — 8 Sep 2003 8:50:31 GMT

Large extended Perkins family in Roman, NC that originated from Maryland

SueDixey — 14 May 2008 4:39:41 GMT

I suspect my George Perkins is part of this very large extended Perkins family that originated from MD.

My George Perkins was born about 1780/81/82. He married an Elizabeth whose maiden name I dont know.

Earliest I believe I can document them is in Richmond, NC in the 1810 census.

Children were

John W (Wesley)
William
Mary
Rachael
Betsey
Kiziah ( Kesiah, maybe)
Nancy
Rebecca

Happy to connect to anyone who knows this family. I have reason to believe Georges father was either John or Jacob. Maybe of these Perkins in NC had children with similiar names.

Sue
sodixey@hotmail.com

family research

Doris Forsyth — 31 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Peter Yost, b. 1758, Bavaria; wife was Annah Bell. William Yost, b. 1800, Ohio; wife was Catherine Bixler. Cornelius Yost, b. 1828, Belmont Co., Ohio, wife was Lucinda Chapman.

Would like to hear from anyone who is researching any of these lines.

RENSHAW of Rowan County

jojonot — 12 May 2008 8:41:40 GMT

Does anybody have any information on the Parents of Sarah Renshaw, born ca 1776. In 1804 she married Harmon Husbands. They moved on to Livingston County, Kentucky in 1805.

Thanks,

Jolene

how far back?

Margeiv — 8 May 2008 9:36:39 GMT

Can anyone tell me how far this county goes on their public records? I know this sounds an odd question but the county I live in only goes to 1902 due to a court house fire.

I was wondering how far back the courthouse goes and if their is a good genealogy section at the library. Also is their a good historical Society?

JAMES STEWART

EvelynMaher27 — 17 Jul 2004 2:11:27 GMT

Looking for James Stewart who came to Rowan County before 1786.. Wife may have been named Elizabeth.
Children: William, Thomas, Alexander, James, Robert, Samuel, Elizabeth, Margaret, Jane (my ggggrandmother). James died in 1812 in Iredell County, NC & lived on Snow Creek at the time. Thanks, Evelyn

Rowan Co NC 1843 Marriage License

Family_Genealogist — 5 May 2008 12:48:17 GMT

I have a marriage license/bond in the year 1843 from Rowan Co NC. I can not make out the complete name of the witness or possibly a register of deeds on this page. The name of the person, who had to be a civil official for Rowan Co NC in 1843, signed his name under the "Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of". The name seems to read "J.H. Ha__?__". I can not make out the last name. Can someone tell me this J.H. Ha__?__ person's full name?

Many thanks

Benjamin, Zadoc, Asa & Asenith MARTIN

SteveMartin1961 — 23 Dec 2004 1:06:44 GMT

Seeking descendants of Benjamin MARTIN, Zadoc MARTIN, Asa MARTIN & Asenith MARTIN JACKS (wife of John JACKS). These siblings moved to Rowan Co., NC prior to 1778 from Frederick Co., MD. They were children of John Martin and 2nd. wife Ann (maiden name unknown; 1st. married to Charles Dorsey who died 1732) as confirmed by Maryland church records. By 1790 Zadoc moved to Wilkes Co., NC. About circa 1800 the families of Asenith MARTIN JACKS and her brother Zadoc MARTIN moved to Kentucky. Benjamin and Asa MARTIN apparently remained in Rowan Co. Asa MARTIN's will probated in Rowan Co. 1807.

Leonard, William, Johnson

Judith Leonard O'Flynn — 7 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for informatin on Robert Leonard of Rowan Co., NC. Married 1st Ester Williams 1801, m. 2nd Cynthia (Synthia) Johnson abt 1820. Family moved to Madison Co., TN about 1831-32, then to Dent Co., MO abt 1834. Need partents of Robert, Ester & Cynthia.

2 of Robert & Ester's dau married Troutmans of Iredell Co. I believe their oldest son Martin (1806) stayed in NC.

I have a lot of info on Robert's descendents, just trying to find the ancestors. Any help with this family greatly appreciated. Will gladly share info I have.

Judith Leonard O'Flynn

HARTLEY

Denise Mortorff — 27 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching HARTLEYs who are supposed to descend from a Richard HARTLEY who according to family history came to Rowan County from Maryland before the Revolutionary War and later owned land on the border of Rowan and Davidson Counties. Richards male descendants include Laban, Benjamin, Thomas, Reuben, Alexander and Bazil HARTLEY (my ancestor).

Cowans

RuthCook73 — 17 Mar 2005 9:45:35 GMT

Does anyone have any old correspondence from Wood Grove, Rowan County, that they would be willing to share contents. I am very interested in the day to day life back in the period of 1774 to 1860's. Thanks, Ruth Graham Cook

Rowan Co. Heritage Book

judyfuss — 1 Sep 2007 12:10:59 GMT

Wishing lookup on Peter Short, born around 1766, where unknown. I know he had one daughter Nancy, who died and is buried in Hillsboro, Il. Also, John Short who married Jane Cowan in 1808. John and Jane moved to Hillsboro also. Wondering if Nancy and John are both children of Peter. Most grateful for any information. Thanks.
Judy Fuss

TODD, WILLIAM

Mary Moore — 20 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Caleb TODD died in Rowan County, NC in 1795. He was married to Margaret WILLIAM. I need specific information about this family and her ancestors - data and historical. When did he leave Rowan County? Why? When did he come back to Rowan County? Why? Where precisely did he live? Where is he buried. Any knowledge of his son Benjamin?

Henry Barkley, Mary Knox, Mary Cowan,

RebeccaAhern — 25 Apr 2008 9:18:20 GMT

Looking for information on a Henry Barkley born 5 October 1753 St. Luke Parish Rowan North Caroline died 5 February 1776 Rowan North Carolina married Mry Knox

Heilig, Strawder, Morgan, House, Crowell, Miller, Cuthbertson

JosephEvans413 — 25 Apr 2008 12:28:13 GMT

Need help from the following people in Rowan County: Heilig, House, Strawder, Morgan, Crowell, Cuthbertson, Miller, because I am still involved in the family tree research. Remember these names: Joel and Kaziah had a son John born in 1860 died in 1910; he married Martha Crowell (1866-1942) daughter of Andrew and Rachael Crowell. John and Martha had folowing children: Fred House, Maggie House Heilig, Eugene House, Felicia House Belser, Theola House Morgan, and Frankie House Barnardt. Martha married a second time: to Stokes Ingram who died in 1931. She as stated died on October 1942. So please come one...need your help.
Joseph