Transylvania - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: ALLEN, CHASTAIN

floridagirl53_2006 — 2013-03-19 05:30:48Z

Thw Allen name atarted with the Fitzalans
Lemuels father was John Taylor Allen Jr. His wife was Mary Snapp

Georges father was Lemuel allen his wifw was Barbary Edwards

Americus father was George Washington Allen his morher

After Mr. Hicks, Lacy was married to Truman Foster and then a Mr. Palmer

Garton married a 2nd time to Deloris They had a son Roger Allen

Dollie was married to Claude Wheeler they had 5 children, Danny, Shirley, Janice, Claude Wayne and Mitchell
she married a 2nd time to Truman Foster nochildren

Willie married Margaret they haveno children who lived
He married a 2nd time to Margie Lovingood and had a son Roger Allen

Dillard had a illagentament son.
Dillard & Zora had another daughter Cleo who died in an auto accident.

Re: ALLEN, CHASTAIN

floridagirl53_2006 — 2013-03-19 04:21:36Z

Herman Allen married Helen Nancy Allen Born Maney Helen was born Dec.29, 1924 in North Carolina This was Herman's only Wife
Brenda Ruth Allen was born Aug.20, 1945 In North Carolina
Tommy Herman Allen was born Nov. 13. 1951 in Young Harris, Ga.
Pamela Joan Allen was born Oct. 7, 1953 in Young Harris, Ga

My Father Herman Allen was born Feb. 3, 1926 not 1927
Herman passed away April 22, 2004 in Hiawassee, Georgia
My mother Helen passed away May 9, 2009 in Canton, Ohio

Re: AETHELWOLD Hotel (Brevard, NC)

mancilbones68 — 2013-01-26 03:10:17Z

My grandmother purchased that building after the hotel was closed and turned it into a jewelry store. I have very fond memorys of that hotel! Please let me know if you ever want to sell!

Thanks!

Re: John Drake

BobDrake369 — 2012-08-21 16:32:55Z

I am responding to an old post but I am a direct descendant of Hezekiah "Doc" Drake Jr. and Jane Cantrell. Their son, Leander Pinkney Drake was my great Grandfather and he had a brother named John Leander "Lee" Drake. I am trying to go further back on the family tree to John Leander Drake & Winifred Massey who lived in Lincoln County, NC. This would be John Leander Drake's and Leander Pinkey Drake's grandparents. Would like to exchange any information if possible.

Nervy Aiken, b. 1862

DanJohnsonIV — 2012-07-21 03:56:54Z

In the 1870 census of Pickens county, SC Thomas Aiken is listed as head of household, with wife Jane, and (apparent) children Nervy 7, and Martin 4. Thomas was divorced from his first wife, when he married Jane; they as well, later divorced. Does anyone know her full name? her parents´ names? Whatever became of Nervy? Was she indeed a daughter to Thomas, or a stepdaughter? Martin was both Thomas and Jane's son, as proven by his death certificate of 1948.

Re: DODSON/CANTRELL

hanson_dodson_charles_michael — 2012-07-02 02:58:11Z

See link:

http://www.joecowart.com/Portals/1/Henderson/pafg1928.htm#64...

John Woodson Dodson [Parents] was born on 16 Feb 1866 in , , NC/SC/AL. He died on 28 Feb 1928 in Transylvania Co., NC. He was buried in Whitmire, Rosman, Eastatoe Twp., Transylvania Co.,NC. He married Mary Martha Cantrell about 1890 in per 1900 census. He had other parents.

Other marriages:

Galloway, Cordelia Ann "Delia"

Mary Martha Cantrell [Parents] was born on 15 Jun 1872 in Crab Creek Twp., Henderson Co., NC. She died on 22 Sep 1911 in Buncombe Co., NC. She was buried in Old Toxaway Bapt., Eastatoe Twp., Transylvania Co., NC. She married John Woodson Dodson about 1890 in per 1900 census.

They had the following children:

F Nancy Louise Dobson
M George Washington Dodson
F Emma E. Dodson
M Thomas Jefferson Dodson
M William McKinley Dobson
M John R. Dodson was born on 30 Nov 1904. He died on 13 May 1969. He was buried in Galloway-Middle Fork, Eastatoe Twp., Transylvania Co., NC.

NEW CEMETERY SURVEY BOOKS!

dawnj1967 — 2012-06-25 16:51:18Z

The Rosman Historical Association has published three cemetery survey books to date...
Old Toxaway Baptist Church Upper Cemetery
Mount Moriah Calvert Baptist Church
Glazener Family Cemetery

These are NOT typical cemetery survey books! Included in each book you will find...
Written cemetery survey
Photographic cemetery survey
Death certificates
Obits
Family photos
Death and SSDI records
Draft Cards
Other military records
Short history of church and/or cemetery

These books can be bought locally at Highland Books in Brevard, NC. Or you can email rosmanhistorical@comporium.net for more information on ordering online.

Obituary look-up request - Stephenson 2010 in Transylvania Times

bgwiehle — 2012-06-23 14:19:31Z

Could someone with a subscription to the "Transylvania Times" please get for me the full text of the Fryda Martin Stephenson obituary, linked at http://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2010/08/27/obituaries...
If possible, a pdf of the obituary would also be much appreciated. If preferred, send this to my email address (bgwiehle at quadro dot net)
Fryda Martin was a distant cousin whose married name I just learned from the 1940 census for Indiana.
Thank-you in advance,
B.G. Wiehle

Re: Cisson

BlueSitka — 2012-06-03 20:21:17Z

I am kin to ALL the Cisson's in South Carolina. My Grandmother was Bertha Leoda Cisson. She had brothers, Baxter, Charlie, Johnny, William, Dewey. My Aunt tells me that she had a sister also but she died young. I have (1) Aunt still living in Taylors, South Carolina that is the daughter to Bertha Leoda Cisson Moody & John Grover Moody. She is around 91 years old. She stills remembers everything and everyones names. She's really good at who was born to who and who was kin to who. Bertha Cisson was married to John Grover Moody. They 6 Children: Clifton Guthrie Moody ( my grandfather ), Grover Cleveland Moody, William Austin "Bill" Moody, Daisy Leoda Moody, Mary Annie "Lucille" Moody Head -(still Living), Troy Moody. Clifton Guthrie Moody married Loretta Malinda McMakin (my grandparents). They had 4 sons: Grover Leon Moody (Inman,SC)-living, James Calvin Moody (waterloo, SC)-living, Joseph Estee Moody ( Campobello, SC)living, Kenneth O'Neal Moody "Cotton" (Biloxi, Mississippi- my father)living. So as getting alot of info on the Cisson's I can pretty much get it and the Moody's. Aunt Lou tells me that the Cisson's were also kin to the Turner's, Anders.

Re: Owen

mstern11 — 2012-03-11 13:55:21Z

Wiley I owen was my grandfather

Re: Cisson

awaldrop414 — 2012-01-10 02:58:23Z

Emma was a daughter of Jackson and Nancy. Jackson was an uncle of my great great grandfather, James Calvin, brother of great great great grandfather J Charley Cison whose brother was Joseph Flemming Cison. I know that Emma had siblings: Boyd B:1862 SC; Gillis B:1865 SC; Lular (Lula) B: 1867 SC; John; Jackson B: 1869 SC and 2 or three more but they have eluded my search. Let me know if you want need anything else.
Happy Hunting
Angela

Re: mccall/glazener

stdoc483 — 2011-07-11 17:23:55Z

I am researching my lineage and find a John Ansel McCall, who was married to a Elizabeth Glasener. I am trying to find the parents of both. I am finding a possible father of John as being a "Samuel McCall. Any help I can offer you is done so gladly, as any help you could offer us will be greatly appreciated. Richard Donald "Don" McCall

Re: BAIN, BAYNE, WARD, KELLER

jbowse — 2011-05-09 19:10:44Z

Norman,
Are you still interested in info on Minnie Bain Ward? If so, please e-mail me at cbbowse@hotmail.com.

Dunns of Dunn's Rock and Cathey's Creek in Transylvania County, NC

eculbertson_1 — 2011-04-05 22:05:07Z

I am looking for information and ancestors of Joseph Alexander Dunn and Florence Mae Lance Dunn of Cathey's Creek and Dunn's Rock Townships in Transylvania County of North Carolina. Some of Joseph and Florence's children were:
Leo, Neal, Carl, Ed, Gladys, Frances, Nell, Mae, Ada, and Ed's twin sister Evie. I am the daughter of Ed.

SIZEMORE

JYKing — 2011-02-12 20:17:36Z

The SIZEMORE surname DNA project is seeking male SIZEMORE surname descendants, of the following list, to participate in our project.

ISAAC SIZEMORE (1761-aft. 1843) 1803 in Barnwell Co., SC record. 1810 census Barnwell Co., SC, 1820 census Spartanburg Co., SC,, 1840 census Anderson Co., SC.

ELISHA SISEMORE/SIZEMORE (1790/94-aft. 1860) & Frances (--?--) of Pickens Co., SC records &1830 census. 1840 census Green Co., TN, 1850 census Sevier Co., TN, 1860 census Knox Co., TN. Known Mulatto family.

WILLIAM SIZEMORE (1822/27-1905) & Martha (CANNON) of Pickens Co., SC records. Known Mulatto family.
Also interested in a direct line female descendant of Martha CANNON for mtDNA test.

SOLOMON SIZEMORE (1814-aft. 1870) & Sarah G. (--?--) of Pickens Co., SC records.

HENRY SIZEMORE (1795- bef. 1860) of Pickens & Anderson Co., SC records. 2nd wife Penny (HICKS) 3rd. wife Temperance (--?--)
And/or his son HENRY SIZEMORE (1828-bef. 1870) & Dicey (--?--) of Pickens & Anderson Co., SC records.

THOMAS STEVEN SIZEMORE (1832-1916) 1st wife Winny (--?--) 2nd. wife Martha (WATSON) of Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee Co., SC records. Son of Ephraim Sizemore, Jr. & grandson of Ephraim Sizemore, Sr.

ROLAND SIZEMORE (1825-1885) 1st. wife Rebecca (--?--) 2nd. wife Sarah GOODWIN. Lived in Henderson & Transylvania Co., NC. Son of Ephraim Sizemore, Jr. & grandson of Ephraim Sizemore, Sr.

ANSEL SIZEMORE (1820-1861) & wife Caroline Matilda (CLARK). Caroline & children moved to Johnson Co., AR. Son of Ephraim Sizemore Jr. grandson of Ephraim Sizemore Sr.

ALFRED THOMAS SIZEMORE (1825-1908) & Hannah (HUGHES) of Spartanburg & Greenville. Son of Jesse Sizemore & grandson of Ephraim Sizemore, Sr.

WILLIAM SIZEMORE (1836-1873) & Lucidia E. (HUGHES) SIZEMORE of Greenville. Son of Jesse Sizemore & grandson of Ephraim Sizemore, Sr.

EPHRAIM J. SIZEMORE (1811-1877) & 1st wife Winny (--?--), 2nd. wife Augusta "Axey" (ATKINS/WALLACE). Son of Jesse Sizemore & grandson of Ephraim Sizemore, Sr.

WILLIAM SIZEMORE (1810-aft. 1888) & 1st wife Nancy (--?--) 2nd. wife Mary Angeline (--?--) of Spartanburg Co. records.
And/or his son WILLIAM M. SIZEMORE (1845-1920) md. Elizabeth (THOMPSON) BAGWELL.

GEORGE SIZEMORE (1800-1836) & Juda (McGAHA) sons THOMAS, WILLIAM & JOHN in Greenville Co., SC 1850 census. Juda (McGAHA) SIZEMORE md. 2nd Henry RAINS and the family moved to Henderson (present Transylvania) Co., NC.

I have additional information on all of these families and will be happy to share with any descendants. If you are (or know of) a male descendant interested in participating in our project, please contact me.

Thanks,

Joy (Wright) King
Admin of the SIZEMORE surname DNA project
Earliest research:
http://www.genpage.com/history_surname.html

Up to date DNA results:
http://www.familytreedna.com/public/SIZEMORE_DNA

Re: Morgan-Gosnell

koralbee — 2011-01-23 10:00:15Z

Name: Martha Gosnell Morgan
Gender: Female
Burial Date: 03 Sep 1966
Burial Place: Brevard, N. C.
Death Date: 01 Sep 1966
Death Place: Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina
Age: 86
Birth Date: 25 Apr 1880
Birthplace: S. C.
Occupation: Housework
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name: Levi Morgan
Father's Name: John Gosnell
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Burrell
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B02507-8
System Origin: North Carolina-EASy
Source Film Number: 1953733
Reference Number: v 31A cn 31105
Collection: North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994

Morgan-Gosnell

teresamassey70 — 2011-01-10 17:02:51Z

can any one help with obit or information where to get an obit for Martha Gosnell Morgan dcd Sept 1 1966 Brevard Nc. Also does anyone have listing of any Morgans burried at Oak Grove Bapt Ch.?

Thanks for any help.
Teresa Massey
teresa_massey@yahoo.com

Re: Cisson

marthag48 — 2010-11-26 21:40:05Z

Was Belton Oneal 1880-1960 and Ella Fisher McMakin 1874-1959 the parents of Loretta Malinda McMakin?

Julia A Jones

bayoulady55 — 2010-11-15 15:21:37Z

Am looking for information on Julia A Jones born May 4 1850 and died August 29 1886 in Brevard North Carolina. Her grave was found recently on some family land there.

Re: GILLESPIE

Michael_Allison — 2010-11-02 18:01:09Z

Hi!
Yes indeed, I can easily explain all of this. I have it well documented in order. Know this family well as Surry D. Holbert Whitmire was my great-grandfather. I have the family Bible to back up other records, so no room for misunderstanding or error.

Please contact me direct at dma12@bellsouth.net and we can talk more.
Michael

Re: GILLESPIE

mousieusa — 2010-11-02 15:31:12Z

Michael ... my name is Mary Whitmire Simpson. I saw your post about William Monteith Whitmire and his son, Surry Davis Holbert Whitmire. Surry Davis and Holbert Pickens are driving me up a wall. So confusing. On Surry Davis' son (Holbert Pickens) birth certificate, Surry's name is: Surrey Davis Herbert Whitmire (Surrey (note the E and Herbert not Holbert). I've located two Holbert Pickens ... one born in 1888 and one in 1891. The one born in 1888 is Surrey's son. I'm not certain about the other. Can you enlighten me about these relatives? I've searched and searched and have found very little.

I'm related to the Whitmires via Bennet. He was my great
grandfather, GG Michael A., GGG Stephen, etc.

I will appreciate anything. Thanks so much. Have a Blessed day. Mousie (my nickname).

Re: Cisson

awaldrop414 — 2010-10-29 17:01:06Z

Hey Bluesitka. Contact me regarding Cisson family. I am trying to locate picture of James Calvin Cisson; I have picture of his wife Louisa with son Charlie,wife and children. Please contact me.

Elizabeth Rachel (Reece) THOMAS 1866-circa 1905

bmaurice1 — 2010-10-18 21:05:39Z

Looking for burial site. M. Joseph Thomas, 7 children. Youngest born in 1901; Joseph and children moved to Sedro Woolley, Washington State circa 1905. Cannot find death record for Elizabeth. Children all born in Jackson County.

Family History Fair

droles_1 — 2010-10-17 22:39:39Z

The Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society is celebrating Family History Month in October. The highlight of the celebration will be a Family History Fair & Open House combined with the Grand Opening of their new library on October 23, 2010 at 128 Bingham Road, Suite 950, in Asheville . The Fair, which is a drop-in event, will begin at 10 AM and end at 3 PM . All attendees will be able to research free of charge for the day, and assistance with research problems and questions will be available. Whether researching local families (including those in Transylvania County) or those who lived at a distance from western NC, researchers will find information and help with their family history. Refreshments will be served and there will be drawings for door prizes throughout the day. For directions or more information, call 828-253-1894 or 828-369-8030 or visit the website at www.obcgs.com or e-mail obcgs@bellsouth.net. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend; there is no charge for the event.

Re: Cantrell--Anders

alf1471 — 2010-09-17 10:19:00Z

Flicking through Google and came across your ancestry I guess we are related somewhere in the dim pastI just want to say hello . I live at Yeoval in Cenreal NSW Australia my name is Alfred Emile Cantrell as was my father and grandfather who came to Australia in about 1910 from near Liverpool in England. Interesting my mothers name was Patricia. Greetings from Australia AEC

Re: Tucker families

kampuskutie1 — 2010-07-26 17:20:07Z

My Christiana Tucker's parents are John Tucker (b. 1857 Greenville, SC; d. 1926 Greenville, SC) and Sarah Andrews b. 1850 Greenville, SC; d. 1943 Greenville, SC). I would be interested in any Tuckers who are decendants of Monroe Austin Tucker, b. 1866 Spartanburg, SC; d. 1944 Greenville, SC. He was married to Jane Whitmire b. 1867; Nancy Carolyn Chapman, b. 1888 South Carolina; d. 1961 Greenville, SC.

Re: Bowling

alien71121 — 2010-07-15 20:28:36Z

Thank you Dawn, I'll do that.

Marshall

Re: James Orlando Bracken

dawnj1967 — 2010-07-15 19:59:35Z

If this is the correct James O. Bracken you are looking for, his mother was Florida Fowler. Do you by chance have a wife's name for him and a place of death? If so, I will be glad to do some look-ups for you and also see what is in my database that matches as I have Brackens in my line and live in Transylvania County.
You are welcome to email me directly at dawnmarie@citcom.net

Take care,
Dawn

1910 United States Federal Census
about James O Brecken
Name: James O Brecken
[James O Brocken]
[James O Brown]
[James O Bracken]
Age in 1910: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Birthplace: North Carolina
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birth Place: North Carolina
Mother's Name: Florida C
Mother's Birth Place: North Carolina
Home in 1910: Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Florida C Brecken 41
Dillard D Brecken 20
Bessie P Brecken 17
James O Brecken 16

Re: Bowling

dawnj1967 — 2010-07-15 19:42:04Z

Go to Yahoo Groups and search for MountainKin ... Patricia, as well as many others in the group regularly work the lines you need info on. MountainKin is a WONDERFUL group of folks and I know they will welcome you to the group!

Re: Bowling

alien71121 — 2010-07-05 22:16:30Z

Hi Patricia, if you're still looking for those Bowlings, I've got some in my Dalton line[mother's side]& possibly some in my dad's side[Burke Co., NC]. Let me know if you're still interested. I am also looking for Fishers in the Transylvania, NC./Habersham Co., GA area if you can shed any light on these Fishers/Browns, I'd appreciate it.

Thank you

Marshall Spencer

James Orlando Bracken

jdbrugman — 2010-06-09 04:57:45Z

I am looking for information on my grandfather, James Orlando Bracken, born Nov 20 1899, died Oct 20 1965. There are lots of Brackens from Transylvania County, but I can't tell where he belonged!

Re: Tucker families

ConnieFrench99 — 2010-03-29 12:44:09Z

Good Morning!! My grgrgrandpa was Harvey Tucker and was on the 1880 Transylvania Census with his family. My grgrandma was born aft. that. I'm wondering if this is the same Harvey Tucker you are asking about. They showed up on the Monroe Co. TN Census in 1900. He and his wife are buried in Monroe Co. TN. I'm trying to get info on his parents. His first name was William. I have that they had 6 children but no Christine. My grandma's name was Ellen, other siblings were Samuel, William, James, Martha, and Maggie. Would love to hear from anyone related or with info.

Thanks Connie French

Re: MORRIS, GRAY, WILLIAMS

bomberokie — 2010-03-19 06:27:59Z

Your Churchwell Morris was a brother to my Anthony Dicky "Richard" Morris. My e-mail is dallasokie@gmail.com

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Brenda Morris
Denton, TX

Re: GALLOWAY, OWEN, GALLOWEN, DEBAREAU, BOWLING, REECE, BUTLER, DILLARD, REID, PARKER

birdmom122 — 2010-03-07 19:41:33Z

Yours is a very old post, but I will try anyway. Dudley and Elizabeth Debareau Bowling are my GGgrandparents. I also know of a Mose Butler (bro-in-law to Eliza Jane, my Ggrandmother) who went west with some of the Bowlings in about 1891 or 1892.

Re: Where would I find Obits from Transylvania Nc

lapaz — 2010-01-27 23:11:30Z

Obituaries: Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness:

http://www.raogk.org/listing.htm
Click on North Carolina
Click on P thru Y
Scroll down page to Transylvania

Re: Calling ALL Allisons!

johnstohj — 2009-12-05 18:10:05Z

Hi Michael- I saw your many messages on rootsweb and would like to know if your organization has any records or family ties with the Allisons from Bedford Co., PA. My ancestors were from there and would like to join your organization. Thanks - Jerry L. Johnston Please email at jerryjoh@embarqmail.com

Where would I find Obits from Transylvania Nc

teresamassey70 — 2009-10-26 22:25:08Z

Where would I find obits for Transylvania Nc? Is there a Library or someone who does look ups.

Thanks
Teresa
teresa_massey@yahoo.com

Ernest Vernon Golden Obit

mabeone — 2009-09-15 10:09:53Z

(photo)

REIDSVILLE — Ernest Vernon Golden, 80, of 2423 Westover Drive, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Lawsonville Road Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Tuck and Rev. David Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Reidlawn Cemetery.

Mr. Golden was born in Transylvania County to the late John Reelis Golden and Cannie Owen Moore.

He was a retiree of Carolina Virginia Tobacco and a member of Lawsonville Road Baptist Church.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Talley Golden; two brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his daughters, Judith Basham and husband, Sammy of Hillsville, VA, Peggy Beard and husband, Mike of Stokesdale, Susan Lederer and husband, Bill of Edmond, OK; grandchildren, Paul, Dwayne, Chasity, Kevin, Toni, Travis, Tyler, Tiffany, Ryan and Ashley; fourteen great grandchildren; brother, Robert Golden; sisters, Lucy Atkins, Betty Upchurch and Gertrude Sheppard.

The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 9 from 7– 9 p.m. and other times at the home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilkersonfuneral.com

Published in the News Record on 9/9/2009

Re: Capt Jas Patton DEAVER CSA 1843-1889 NC

cannonpic — 2009-07-08 01:19:57Z

Does anyone know any more about James Patton Deaver's wife, Emma? I can't find her under Combs. I received information that her maiden name might be some variation on Porsche, but I'm striking out on that as well. She and her second husband, Robert Elizur Patton, are my great great grandparents.

Harvey/?

nawgie_1 — 2009-05-30 14:26:12Z

My ancestor James W. Harvey lived in Transylvania Co in the late 1860's after the War Between the States. He married Nancy L. ____. They had 2 sons born there. James W. Harvey Jr. b: 1867 and John P. Harvey b: 1869. Anyone know of this family or Nancy's maiden name? Will share what info I have on the family from the 1880's forward when they moved to Rabun Co., GA.

Galloway House Clean-Up Day

ma_scrooge11 — 2009-04-27 04:16:18Z

Saturday, May 2, 9 am – 3 pm
Because “This Place Matters”

Volunteers are invited to bring their clippers, mowers, work gloves,
chain saws and weedeaters to clean up at the
Flem Galloway House, Old Rosman Hwy, Rosman, NC
near the Old Country Store.
Owner Paulette Glazener Lankford will be at the house that day
sharing the history of the house & its former occupants.
Let’s show that our community cares!
Lunch will be provided.

Please contact the Transylvania Heritage Museum, 828-884-2347, if you have questions.

Genealogy Programs in Brevard NC

ma_scrooge11 — 2009-03-25 18:47:35Z

Preserving Our Past:
Rosman Middle School's 8th Grade Social Studies
Oral History Project

Transylvania County Library, Rogow Room
Brevard, NC

Thursday, April 2
5:30-6:30 pm—Open House/viewing of research
6:30-7:30 pm—Presentation of projects

************

Digging for Deeds
Thursday, April 16
6:30-8:00 pm

and

Uncovering Your Ancestors
Through Wills & Estate Records
Thursday, April 30
6:30-8:00 pm

Presenter: Nancy Manning,
Old Buncombe Genealogical Society
volunteer & librarian.

Transylvania County Library, Rogow Room
Brevard NC

Registration not required. Free admission

DODSON/CANTRELL

Claire_Cantrell — 2009-02-19 22:32:51Z

would like info on John W. Dodson and wife Mary M. Cantrell who lived in Transylvania Co.NC. John listed his residence as Rosman on the death certificate of wife Mary M. Cantrell. Mary was abandoned by her father after the death of her mother around 1877 along with four sisters. She and two of the sisters lived with G.H. Morgan listed in the Transylvani 1880 census. The other girls were Ida Nancis and Lana or Lena. Ida and Mary may have been twins. I can not find the other two girls, nor do I have their names. I have not been able to find out who Ida and Lena married either. According to their father in his Civil War Pension application, they were all living, but I don't believe he really knew, as he was living in another state and made no contact. He married or claimed he married Ary Margaret Hendricks, daughter of Jeptha and Martha Riggins Hendricks, who lived in Eastatoe on Nancy Mtn. If anyone can shed any light on this family, please respond.

Re: Long Hunter Capt (Thomas) Anderson Smith

vickieashe — 2009-01-23 03:02:44Z

Bob,
My huband is a descendant of Thomas Anderson Smith through his son, William Pinkney Smith. Do you have any other stories and do you have copies of the family Bible.

Thanks,
Vickie Ashe
18321 Townsend House Rd
Dade City, FL 33523
ashetv@msn.com

Poll Tax - what, when?

ecomer175 — 2009-01-05 00:09:53Z

I was just examining the tax records of 1862 for Transylvania County, North Carolina. Specifically I was looking at the information of William [Asbury] Batson. He was listed in the 1860 census for Greenville County, SC (Oil Camp P.O.) and in the 1862, 1863 and 1864 tax records, etc. in Transylvania County, NC. Thus he moved to Transylvania between late 1860 and early 1862.

I noticed that he paid no poll tax that year, yet some taxpayers did pay a poll tax for 1862, 1863 or 1864, but he is listed as a Superior Court juror in 1864. That got me to thinking - why did he not pay a poll tax? Did it have to do with length of residency, or what? The aggregate tax list for 1862 shows that 304 white males paid a poll tax. I don't have the population figure for that year byt it had to be much larger than this.

Does anyone have information of the rules for paying a poll tax in the southern United States in the mid-1860s?

William Asbury BATSON family

denise1165 — 2008-12-17 23:44:37Z

I was recently in Sapphire Valley, NC and picked up a copy of "The Mountain Voice". In it was the following article:
"Notice To The Public: Approval Sought To Move Graves - ...on December 8th, 2008 intend to present to the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners for their consideration and approval at public hearing..., a plan for the disinterment, removal, and respectful reinterment within a local cemetery, the remains of three unidentified graves located on property more particularly described by two deeds thereof recorded at Deed Book 388, page 411 and Document Book 411, page 323, both of the Transylvania County Registry... The abandoned and unidentified graves are marked with rude head and foot stones bearing no identifying characteristics as to the possible identity of their origin. Through consultation with the Transylvania County Cemetery Board and a local historian, the most likely but uncertain identity of the graves are those of William Asbury Batson and family, who moved to the Connestee Falls area sometime after the Civil War. All interested persons should...contact Trisha McLeod,Clerk to the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners..., at (828)-884-3271..."

Re: Enon Baptist Church

sonyacpa — 2008-09-02 13:52:04Z

Yes Ma'am-

The church does still exist and it is in Penrose, NC. Penrose is only about 10 minutes from downtown Brevard, NC. There is an old rock church that has been there since probably the late 1800's and then there is a newer brick sanctuary. My family - the Talley's are all burried there.

Sonya McCall

Re: HARRISON Family, Brevard, NC - abt 1886-1984

patfreeman33 — 2008-09-01 16:29:44Z

I looked at the 1930 original census and to me the name looked like Kathlee. I did find a couple of death certificates for this family.If you would like me to email them to you, email me at jen8756@aol.com. Thanks, Pat

Re: Owen

sterns191 — 2008-08-31 20:50:31Z

Hi,
Wiley and Ellen Owen are my grandparents.What info are you looking for.

HARRISON Family, Brevard, NC - abt 1886-1984

llienert1 — 2008-05-10 13:42:10Z

Hi! I am having difficulty tracing this family in Brevard, NC. Earl Cranston HARRISON (1892-1969) moved to this area sometime around 1912 when he married Bonnie (Vonnie) M. SIMPSON (1886-1925).

I am specifically looking for information regarding their daughter Nathlee HARRISON (1924).

Can anyone help? Thanks for your time!