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WW2 photo Joseph Kenneth Loftin

TeresaSullivan76 — 2009-07-18 22:54:01Z

I have a pic of a bunch of sailors and on the back among a lot of other names is the subject. This picture needs a home. I recieved it from California with a bunch of other pictures.

LOFTIN Georgia SMITH 1883-1960

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-06 22:08:28Z

LOFTIN Georgia SMITH 1883-1960

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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LOFTIN James B and Mary E

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-03 13:03:48Z

LOFTIN James B and Mary E

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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LOFTIN Audrey L and Robert H

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-29 01:18:15Z

LOFTIN Audrey L and Robert H

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Re: Lewis Loftin of Davidson County, NC

webtrial — 2009-05-16 01:08:08Z

Hi Russell,

I just started researching the Loftin family as I am trying to join DAR. I too am confused about the Lewis, John, and Cornelius lineage. Were you able to clear it up? I have a terrible photocopy of the estate papers. Are the ones on microfilm any better? If so, I may go down to NC this summer. I would love to dicuss the Loftins with you.

stay in contact loftin family's

faviann — 2009-05-02 15:38:25Z

IF ANY OF THE LOFTIN FAMILY'S WANNA STAY IN CONTACT PLEASE
CALL A FAMILY MEMBERS TO GET INFO OR CALL 520-258-1833
FAVIANN LOFTIN

Re: Leonard Loftin

faviann — 2009-05-02 15:33:36Z

yes i would love to have our family history
faviann@aol.com

Re: LOFTIN IN NORTH CAROLINA

faviann — 2009-05-02 15:32:25Z

hey my name i faviann j loftin
and most of my family is there in kinston nc
my grandmother name is hilda loftin and my fathers name
is nelson loftin

Re: "The Leonard Loftin and Iasiah Johnson Families of Eastern North Carolina" Book

LDSLouisiana — 2009-03-16 06:43:23Z

The only way I can think toget a dopy would be to go to the local libraries/bookstores of North Carolina. I found an interesting book about my dad's home county, Covington, in a Hattiesburg, MS bookstore when I went for a visit. How about E-BAY? I've seen books on there too. You'd be surprised on what you find on E-BAY. Good Luck. Nancy B

Re: Leonard, Cornelius, & Benoni Loftin

jiweston — 2009-02-26 05:26:20Z

I have just read your message about the will of Thomas Loftin. If you are still active here, could you send me a copy of the will, or tell me where it is avaialble?

I have just recently begun researching this family for my daugter-in-law. She is descended from Tabitha Loftin and Jesse Lambeth.

Re: re: Leonard Loftin (b. 1654) Ship West

jiweston — 2009-02-21 23:23:23Z

I don't know if you are still active on this site, but I have just seen your message. Personally, I doubt that there was a ship West. The source for this information seems to be the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography (Vol. 5, No. 3, pg 343, yet does not mention a ship. There is a notation "By West, July 12, 1636." After a rather thorough search of websites dealing with immigrant ships and passenger lists, and a Google search, I could find no ship named West. Going to the VMHB article and searching through all the land abstracts listed in that volume, I noted that of the 39 patents included, 37 of them said "By West" followed by a date. The dates were chronological (for the most part), and ranged from June 4 to August 12 of 1636. Clearly this could not be a ship leaving port every few days from its last departure.

The explanation came from examination of the original patent from which the VMHB abstract was taken (available at the Library of Virginia website, digital document collection). In the first sentence, and repeated again later, is the statement "...I, Capt. John West, Esq. Governor..." Further research into Virginia history showed that John West was the governor of Virginia in 1636. It is apparent to me that "By West" refers not to a ship, but to Governor West who granted the patent to Elizabeth Parker on July 12, 1636.

John West had two brothers who were also governors, Francis and Thomas. Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr (1577-1618).

Loftin reunion in Mississippi - planned for Spring 2009

DavidAllen00 — 2009-01-25 22:06:52Z

A reunion of Loftins descended from Henry Newton Loftin and Francis Delilah Stephens is being planned for the Spring of 2009. If interested please reply to me and I will keep you posted on the planning stages.

LOFTIN Julia H and Willie M

t42Moore — 2009-01-12 02:21:42Z

LOFTIN Julia H and Willie M

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,787 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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LOFTIN Zana 1927-1971

t42Moore — 2009-01-12 02:21:30Z

LOFTIN Zana 1927-1971

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,787 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Re: looking for ancestors of Cornelious Loftin and Nancy Burris

jaguar011 — 2008-12-28 23:03:35Z

Hi Kristi
My grandfather was Charlie Loftin son of Cornelious Loftin and Nancy Burris
I would love to chat about our ancestors
Sherrie
jaguar02@cox.net

Re: Nancy Loftin help!

bmars54 — 2008-11-11 13:52:01Z

I don't know if this will help and it may cause confusion but my tree shows Elkanah Loftin ( 1726 - 1792)as the son of Benoni Loftin (16 Jan 1705 - 6 Jan 1756) and Ann Lovick (1710 - 1727). My records show Elkanah died in Dobbs, Georgia.

My tree stems onward from Benoni Loftin to another son, Thomas, and I have not,as yet, done any research on Thomas' siblings. Good luck

Re: Loftins from NC

sllctl — 2008-10-30 19:21:56Z

my people came from nc, grandma on dad sided was madien name spender. married lowel loftin. 13 kids, moved to ohio ravenna.

LOFTIN Mary 1826 1897 wife of Thomas Loftin

t42FiveMile — 2008-10-12 12:22:26Z

LOFTIN Mary 1826 1897 wife of Thomas Loftin

I photographed this gravestone in the Five Mile Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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Loftin, James

intuition80 — 2008-08-05 14:00:16Z

Seeking the will of James Loftin of Lincoln county, NC about 1837. I believe that it is in the state archives as WB 1/393.

I am descended from daughter, Elizabeth Loftin and James Edwards.

Frank

Re: Leonard, Cornelius, & Benoni Loftin

elephantsyard — 2007-11-11 05:00:17Z

Donna, I do believe we are related as my ggggrandmother was Tabitha Loftin,(b. 1757-d. 1836) son of Thomas Loftin, son of Benoni. She married my ggggrandfather Moses Lambeth, (b. 1754-d. 1843), both born in Craven Co. NC. My gggrandfather was Samuel L. (b.1783-d.1873) who married Mary 'Polly' Merrill. My ggrandmother was Louisa, (b.1831-1858).She married Henry Cox in Osage Co. MO.in 1851. My grandmother was Tabitha Cox (b.1855-d.1941).
Please drop me a note. Would love to hear from you.
Ginger Henderson
chenderson43@tampabay.rr.com

Re: Leonard Loftin, Tabitha Loftin

elephantsyard — 2007-11-11 03:58:56Z

Liz, I am very interested to see what you have concerning Leonard Loftin and his decendants.
I have been researching my GGG Grandmother, Tabitha Loftin, b.1757 New Bern, Craven Co. NC. I believe she was the daughter of Thomas Loftin, b.1724 in Craven Co. NC. and Francis Elizabeth Cox. Thomas is supposed to be the son of Benoni Loftin and his first wife, Ann Lovick. Tabitha married Moses Lambeth in 1780, who was also from Craven Co. NC. She died in 1836 and is buried in Thomasville, NC.
If you can share your information, it would be greatly appreciated.
Ginger Henderson
chenderson43@tampabay.rr.com

William and Mary Conn and Sarah Loften 1880 Jasper Co., Mississippi census

dochu — 2008-10-03 01:44:06Z

Since I am not sure of the correct spelling of the name Loften I am posting this on Loften/Loftin/Lofton boards. In the 1880 Jasper Co., Mississippi census there is a William 75 b. Ga. and Mary 68 b. Tn. Conn and sister Sarah Loften 50 b. Tn. Does anyone have any of these people in their family tree and would you mind sharing if you know the parents or children of them? Thanks!

John Loftin April 13, 1766-July 11, 1844

lmsutton36 — 2008-08-10 20:36:44Z

I have some suspicion that John Loftin 1799-1844 is the grandson of Benoni Loftin 1704. His father may be Francis Loftin 1736 married to Louissa, but it seems quite possible that it he is Benoni's grandson.

NC to GA and Alabama match up.
John Loftin (1766) and Sarah Giles (m: abt 1791) had a daughter, Louisa
Ezekial Loftin 1750 (son of Benoni) had a son Giles Thomas Loftin b:1799

Not alot to go on....

Any thoughts out there on this?

Giles,Loftin

lmsutton36 — 2007-08-26 18:20:24Z

I am posting this in two locations.

Descendants of William Giles, Sr.

1 William Giles, Sr. 1640 - 1710 1640 - 1710 d: Abt. 1710 in Somerset County, Maryland b: Abt. 1640 in England d: Abt. 1710 in Somerset County, Maryland
2 William Giles 1665 - 1749 1665 - 1749 d: 1749 in Somerset County, Maryland b: 1665 in Somerset County, Maryland d: 1749 in Somerset County, Maryland
3 Thomas Giles 1700 - 1769 1700 - 1769 d: 1769 in Maryland b: Abt. 1700 in Maryland d: 1769 in Maryland
4 John Giles 1744 - 1823 1744 - 1823 d: February 12, 1823 in Elbert County, Georgia b: 1744 in Somerset County, Maryland d: February 12, 1823 in Elbert County, Georgia
5 Sarah Giles 1775 - 1856 1775 - 1856 d: August 12, 1856 in Clark County, Alabama (Thomasville Family Cemetary) b: May 01, 1775 in Maryland d: August 12, 1856 in Clark County, Alabama (Thomasville Family Cemetary)
6 Elizabeth Loftin 1792 - 1855 1792 - 1855 d: Bef. 1855 in Marengo County, Alabama b: April 13, 1792 in Georgia d: Bef. 1855 in Marengo County, Alabama
6 Samuel Loftin 1794 - 1851 1794 - 1851 d: 1851 b: June 25, 1794 in Georgia d: 1851
6 Nancy Loftin 1796 - 1851 1796 - 1851 d: August 18, 1851 in Clarke County, Alabama b: November 01, 1796 in Georgia d: August 18, 1851 in Clarke County, Alabama
6 Anna Loftin 1799 - 1855 1799 - 1855 d: Bef. 1855 b: February 03, 1799 d: Bef. 1855
6 John Loftin, Jr. 1801 - 1877 1801 - 1877 d: 1877 in Mississippi b: April 26, 1801 in Georgia d: 1877 in Mississippi
7 Henry William Loftin 1831 - 1864 1831 - 1864 d: July 08, 1864 in Wahalak, Mississippi (Kemper County) (Felton/Harden Cemetary) b: December 01, 1831 in Butler County, Alabama d: July 08, 1864 in Wahalak, Mississippi (Kemper County) (Felton/Harden Cemetary)
8 William Henry Loftin 1852 - 1914 1852 - 1914 d: February 07, 1914 in Mertson, TX ( Irion county ) b: July 02, 1852 in Wahalak, Mississippi (Kemper County) d: February 07, 1914 in Mertson, TX ( Irion county )
8 Emma Virginia Loftin 1853 - 1931 1853 - 1931 d: November 19, 1931 in Carbon, TX (Eastland County) b: August 08, 1853 in Wahalak, Mississippi (Kemper County) d: November 19, 1931 in Carbon, TX (Eastland County)
8 Frances Lenora Loftin 1855 - Unknown 1855 - Unknown d: Unknown in Tennessee Colony, Palestine, TX b: April 28, 1855 in Mississippi d: Unknown in Tennessee Colony, Palestine, TX
8 Sara Caroline Loftin 1856 - 1862 1856 - 1862 d: November 01, 1862 b: November 18, 1856 d: November 01, 1862
8 Thomas Wesley Loftin 1858 - 1932 1858 - 1932 d: November 10, 1932 in Joshua, TX ( Johnson County) (Caddo Cemetary) b: June 05, 1858 in Wahalak, Mississippi (Kemper County) d: November 10, 1932 in Joshua, TX ( Johnson County) (Caddo Cemetary)
9 Dorthy Alice Loftin 1880 - 1976 1880 - 1976 d: July 15, 1976 in Mobile, Alabama b: January 20, 1880 d: July 15, 1976 in Mobile, Alabama
9 Harvey Hensen Loftin 1882 - 1965 1882 - 1965 d: December 20, 1965 in Joshua, TX ( Johnson County) (Caddo Cemetary) b: January 27, 1882 in Wahalak, Mississippi (Kemper County) d: December 20, 1965 in Joshua, TX ( Johnson County) (Caddo Cemetary)
9 Laura Viola Loftin 1884 - Unknown 1884 - Unknown d: Unknown b: May 16, 1884 d: Unknown
9 Eula Mae Loftin 1886 - 1979 1886 - 1979 d: October 12, 1979 in Joshua, TX ( Johnson County) (Caddo Cemetary) b: November 13, 1886 in Carbon, TX (Eastland County) d: October 12, 1979 in Joshua, TX ( Johnson County) (Caddo Cemetary)
9 Arthur Clarence Loftin 1888 - Unknown 1888 - Unknown d: Unknown in Missouri b: December 20, 1888 in Carbon, TX (Eastland County) d: Unknown in Missouri
9 Carthan McCoy Loftin 1891 - Unknown 1891 - Unknown d: Unknown b: March 17, 1891 d: Unknown
9 Nathan Thornton Hoyt Loftin 1893 - 1992 1893 - 1992 d: September 26, 1992 in Montgomery, Alabama b: June 26, 1893 in Carbon, TX (Eastland County) d: September 26, 1992 in Montgomery, Alabama
9 Luther Quitman Loftin 1896 - 1985 1896 - 1985 d: January 20, 1985 in Seminole, OK b: March 23, 1896 in Wahalak, Mississippi (Kemper County) d: January 20, 1985 in Seminole, OK
10 "Pete" Wilbur Leon Loftin Private - Private - b: Private

10 Lloyd Hughes Loftin Private - Private - b: Private
10 Floyd Elwin Loftin Private - Private - b: Private
8 Marieta Loftin 1860 - 1861 1860 - 1861 d: March 20, 1861 in Mississippi b: April 22, 1860 d: March 20, 1861 in Mississippi
8 Missouri (Zou) Loftin 1862 - 1937 1862 - 1937 d: December 14, 1937 b: April 20, 1862 in Wahalak, Mississippi (Kemper County) d: December 14, 1937
8 Guielma Florence Loftin 1864 - 1865 1864 - 1865 d: August 26, 1865 b: March 18, 1864 d: August 26, 1865
7 Thomas R. Loftin 1832 - 1887 1832 - 1887 d: July 19, 1887 b: 1832 in Alabama d: July 19, 1887
7 Carolyn E. Loftin 1828 - Unknown 1828 - Unknown d: Unknown b: Abt. 1828 d: Unknown
6 Sarah Loftin 1803 - Unknown 1803 - Unknown d: Unknown b: October 26, 1803 d: Unknown
6 Margret Loftin 1806 - 1851 1806 - 1851 d: July 28, 1851 b: August 15, 1806 in Georgia d: July 28, 1851
6 Mary Loftin 1808 - 1885 1808 - 1885 d: September 28, 1885 in Buried Elam. Cemetary b: February 18, 1808 in Georgia d: September 28, 1885 in Buried Elam. Cemetary
6 Ennis Loftin 1810 - 1854 1810 - 1854 d: September 27, 1854 b: August 15, 1810 in Georgia d: September 27, 1854
6 Sarah Loftin 1813 - 1855 1813 - 1855 d: Bef. 1855 b: January 10, 1813 in Georgia d: Bef. 1855
6 Martha Loftin 1815 - Unknown 1815 - Unknown d: Unknown b: October 16, 1815 in Georgia d: Unknown
6 Narcissa Loftin 1817 - 1880 1817 - 1880 d: Aft. 1880 b: October 19, 1817 in Alabama d: Aft. 1880
6 Louisa Loftin 1820 - 1860 1820 - 1860 d: Bet. 1860 - 1865 in ? Loftin Cemetary b: December 18, 1820 in Alabama d: Bet. 1860 - 1865 in ? Loftin Cemetary
5 Elijah Giles 1776 - 1867 1776 - 1867 d: September 29, 1867 in Titus County, TX b: April 16, 1776 in Maryland d: September 29, 1867 in Titus County, TX
5 Anne Giles 1779 - 1867 1779 - 1867 d: October 16, 1867 b: 1779 d: October 16, 1867
5 John Giles, Jr. 1788 - 1871 1788 - 1871 d: 1871 in Sumpter County, Georgia b: April 1788 in Wilks County, Georgia d: 1871 in Sumpter County, Georgia
5 Margaret Giles 1789 - 1859 1789 - 1859 d: February 1859 b: December 25, 1789 d: February 1859
5 Mary Giles Unknown - Unknown Unknown - Unknown d: Unknown b: Unknown d: Unknown
5 Elizabeth Giles 1794 - Unknown 1794 - Unknown d: Unknown b: 1794 d: Unknown
5 William Giles - Unknown - Unknown d: Unknown d: Unknown
5 Nancy Giles - Unknown - Unknown d: Unknown d: Unknown
4 Isaac Giles - Unknown - Unknown d: Unknown d: Unknown
4 Jacob Giles - Unknown - Unknown d: Unknown d: Unknown
4 Thomas Giles - Unknown - Unknown d: Unknown d: Unknown
4 William Giles - Unknown - Unknown d: Unknown d: Unknown
4 Ann Giles - Unknown - Unknown d: Unknown d: Unknown
4 Sarah Giles - Unknown - Unknown d: Unknown d: Unknown
3 William Giles 1695 - 1773 1695 - 1773 d: 1773 b: Abt. 1695 in Maryland d: 1773
3 Tabitha Giles 1697 - 1751 1697 - 1751 d: Aft. 1751 b: Abt. 1697 in Maryland d: Aft. 1751
3 Mary Giles 1702 - 1775 1702 - 1775 d: 1775 b: Abt. 1702 in Maryland d: 1775
3 Margaret Giles 1705 - 1766 1705 - 1766 d: Bef. 1766 b: Abt. 1705 in Maryland d: Bef. 1766

Re: John Loftin and Sarah Giles

lmsutton36 — 2007-08-26 18:19:51Z

Re: sarah emma giles-abel

lmsutton36 — 2007-06-29 23:20:01Z

Oh! let me check on this and get back to you!

Re: John Loftin and Sarah Giles

lmsutton36 — 2007-06-29 23:19:24Z

Yes, it is!

I'll see what I have on him!

William Boyd Loftin

joelswink53 — 2007-08-04 14:59:46Z

Searching for the family of William Boyd Loftin. Loftin married Nancy Lovetta Laird about 1900. They settled in Portland, Oregon. Their known children are Wilbur Loftin, Elma Loftin, Virginia Loftin. Nancy Loftin died Feb. 1981, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.

Re: Eschew/Askew Loftin

kelley1975 — 2007-11-25 23:23:57Z

I am a decendant of Askew Loftin through Thaddaeus Henderson Loftin. I am looking for Askew's date and place of death. You have down it was Nov. 9, 1862 in VA. How do you know this information?

Harvey Hensen Loftin

JimClair27 — 2007-02-25 16:27:58Z

Does anyone have this person in their family. He is included in my McNair database and I also have a copy of a picture of him. Thanks, Jim

Re: Nancy Loftin help!

bettymarion44 — 2008-08-10 03:44:04Z

Hi Nancy,

Your Nancy sounds like it may be the Nancy Morris that I am looking for. The Nancy that I am looking was born 1794 had a son Lovick and lived in Floyd and Polk counties in Georgia. I can not find information on her husband. Since the first son was given the mother's maiden name at that time, could this be the same person? Lovick married Sarah Doeg and they had 2 sons and 2 daughters. Their son Andrew J Morris was my Great-Grandfather. He moved to Etowah County Alabama. Later Lovick and Sarah also moved to Etowah County also.

If you think this is the same Nancy please let me know.

Thanks in advance,
Betty Bennett Marion

Obit.: Loren Delbert Loftin of AR

HaroldHolstein — 2007-11-21 06:59:18Z

Born February 24, 1940 in Witts Spring, Searcy County, AR, Mr. Loftin died April 24, 2006. He spent more than 23 years teaching in the public school system and had served in the U.S. Air Force where he received his Honorable Discharge. He is survived by his mother, Phebe Mildred Loftin; his wife of 42 years, Patti Loftin; sons & daughters-in-law, Kevin & Sharon Loftin, and four grandchildren in CO, and Darren & Tami Loftin, and seven grandchildren in IL.

Re: Loftins from NC

SandraNorris — 2007-12-20 12:36:49Z

Hello, I am looking for the parents of Askew Loftin, born abt 1832 in NC, married to Mary McBroom in Alabama, lived in Cherokee Co., AL, fought and died in the Civil War. I have a strong suspicion that he is a son of Henderson and Catherine Edwards Loftin, but have no solid proof. One of Askew and Mary's sons is named Thadeus Henderson, and their first daughter is named Sarah Catherine. There is a "Squire" Loftin, age 19, NC, living with JW and Ann Edwards in Cherokee Co., AL in 1950. Squire might be a nickname for Askew, and the Edwards might be his grandparents if Catherine Edwards Loftin is indeed his mother. Other researchers have placed Catherine as a daughter of James W. and Ann Reynolds Edwards. Do you have any records that show either Askew or "Squire" as belonging to one of the NC Loftin families?

Re: Eschew/Askew Loftin

SandraNorris — 2007-11-26 01:15:15Z

Hi Kelley, Askew's Civil War Service Record has this as his date and place of death. Go to the Alabama Department of Archives and Research Web site, http://archives.state.al.us/ge.html, and go to the miliary records. Put in Askew Loftin's name and the info will come up. There is also a new site. www.footnote.com, in conjunction with the National Archives that has Mary's request for Askew's Civil War Pension. You need a membership to view and download the pension papers and letters. Could we correspond by e-mail? I would be glad to send you the documentation that I have accumulated regarding the family and find out whatever information you have about the family. I am really excited to correspond with a member of the Askew's family. Hopefully we can help each other.

Re: Elijah Loftin

knp4christ — 2008-05-29 18:39:25Z

I found a gravestone in Georgia for

Susan Lofton, "relict" of Eli Lofton. Died June 4 1849

There are also a Cantrell stone, erected by J.W. Mahaffey.

Don't know if this connects or not.

Re: Loftins from NC

trojangrl69 — 2008-02-19 21:29:21Z

there is a squire in my family tree but i dont't know if it is the man you are looking for, if so trying looking of the name of mamie loftin (my grandmother)and see if any of the names bring about a spark if so email me at trojan_grl69@yahoo.com

Re: Descendants of Leonard Loftin

HildaCrawfordRamsey — 2007-08-17 16:05:10Z

Asa Lofton/Loftin Line - Samuel & Mary Lofton Parish/Parrish daughter Pernissa Parish Boyd was my father's grandmother. My e-mail is hgayr@aol.com

Re: Lewis Loftin of Davidson County, NC

scrapwood — 2007-05-22 19:59:11Z

I spent a couple of hours at the Public Library in Lexington, NC yesterday looking for information on the Loftin families that lived in Rowan/Davidson County, NC. Davidson County was carved from Rowan in December 1822.

Within the "loose estate papers" they have on microfilm I found papers relating to Lewis Loftin. He died in 1810 just as my 3rd great grandfather Jones K. Wood stated in the papers he left us. It was not until 1813 that Lewis Loftin's estate was finally settled. The persons named who received proceeds from the estate were: Mary Loftin (widow of Lewis), Thomas Jones (husband of daughter Lavina Loftin), William Loftin (son of Lewis), John Loftin (son of Lewis), William Adderton (guardian of one of the minor daughters), Jones Wood (husband of daughter Ruth Loftin), Elizabeth Loftin (daughter), William Cox (husband of daughter Mary Loftin), Sarah Loftin (daughter), and Arthur Newsom (husband of daughter Keraney Loftin). There was no mention of son Cornelius, perhaps he had already received his share during his father's lifetime.

I also checked over the Rowan County, NC Tax Lists from 1753 (the year Rowan County was created) to 1800. I found Lewis Loftin on: (1)The 1778 Rowan County Tax List where he was shown with property valued at 2,782 pounds (more than almost all of his neighbors), (2) 1784 Taxable Return of Cap. Runnions Company. A List of the Taxable Property of the Inhabitants of Capt. Runyons District, Rowan County, North Carolina Taken by William Cole for the year 1784 (150 acres of land and 5 slaves), (3) 1794 Rowan County Tax List of Capt. Davis of Bald Mountain District (763 acres of land and 5 slaves, and (4) 1796 Rowan County Tax List, Unknown Company (Bald Mountain [Davidson County] area of Rowan) (823 acres of land and 8 slaves).

This shows us that Lewis Loftin came to Rowan County (present day Davidson County), NC by 1778, and proceeded to grow his wealth as the years passed. There were no other Loftin's listed on these tax lists other than in the 1796 Rowan Tax List where a Moses Loftin is shown with 300 acres of land and 6 slaves. Moses did not live close to Lewis however, he probably lived west of the Yadkin River (Lewis lived east of the river) in what is today Rowan County.

Some researchers have stated that Cornelius Loftin was the father of Ruth Dunn Loftin and that he married Patsy Wood. I believe Cornelius was Ruth's older brother and that might explain why he does not show up on the above listed Tax Lists of Rowan County (he had not setup his own household and was not 21 years of age). I also believe researchers are confusing Cornelius Loftin with Cornelius Loflin who lived nearby. I found the will of Cornelius Loflin in the Davidson County library and he died in Oct/Nov 1838. He lists heirs as wife Martha (I believe this is Martha "Patsy" Wood, daughter of Penuel Wood and Sarah Kimball), son Kindred, son Eleazer, daughter Sarah, daughter Miriam, son Burrell, daughter Celia Ann, son William Milton, and son Harris.

I also found a court order dated November 1849 which orders John Loftin (Administrator) of Cornelius Loftin Sr.'s estate, to sell two slaves named Susan and Mary and to place the proceeds into the settlement of Cornelius Loftin Sr's intestate estate. Is this John Loftin a son of Cornelius, and is this Cornelius the son of Lewis? The dates seem correct to me, some researchers state that Cornelius was born about 1781 and died 1849.

I'm hoping some of the Loftin researchers can add to our knowledge of Lewis Loftin and his family.

Russell Wood

Lewis Loftin of Davidson County, NC

scrapwood — 2007-05-19 15:33:36Z

My 4th great grandfather was Lewis Loftin (b. Abt 1747 - d. 17 April 1810). Lewis and his wife Mary (b. Abt 1752 - d. 10 November 1842) lived in Rowan County, NC (became present day Davidson County in 1822). I descend from their daughter Ruth Dunn Loftin (b. 28 April 1793 - d. 28 March 1869) who married Jones Kendrick Wood in 1812, and lived in Randolph County, NC near her mother and siblings.

Jones K. Wood left us with some papers that he wrote in the mid 1850's and gives us the names of his wife's parents, the dates of their deaths, and even the name of the man who preached Lewis Loftin's funeral and the Bible verses used. I realize that this information is in conflict with what some researchers are reporting. Some people are reporting that Ruth's father was Cornelius Loftin. I have visited the library in Lexington, NC (the county seat of Davidson County) and have seen the will extracts of Mary Loftin (wife of Lewis, probated in 1842) and Sarah Loftin (unmarried daughter of Lewis and Mary, probated in 1835). From these wills we know some of the children's names born to this couple: son Cornelius, son John, daughter Vina Jones, daughter Kerany Newsom, daughter Ruth Wood. There were other daughters who had apparently died before Sarah's will was written on 7 July 1834: a Cox, a Cranford, and a Burkhead.

I would really like to find out the names of Lewis Loftin's parents and would like to tie this family back to the earlier Loftin generations who lived in eastern North Carolina. I am willing to share any and all information that I have.

I can be reached at woodr@triad.rr.com.

Russell Wood

Re: Loftins from NC

scrapwood — 2007-05-16 21:38:02Z

My 3rd great grandmother was Ruth Dunn Loftin (1793-1869), daughter of Lewis Loftin and wife Mary. Ruth married Jones Kendrick Wood and lived in southwestern Randolph County, NC near the Davidson County line. I would love to see information on the early Loftin family. My email address is woodr@triad.rr.com.

Loftin/Lofden in Decatur County, Tennessee abt 1850

bluev8z — 2007-11-04 17:02:33Z

I am looking for Martha Loftin/Lofden, born about 1838, married Isaac Keen abt 1851, probably in Decatur County, Tennessee. Does anyone have information on the Loftin/Lofden family in that area (I've seen the name on census records, so I know they were there)?

Thanks for any info,

Sheila

Re: New address

bartmannford — 2008-01-01 20:41:56Z

Kay,
I have been trying to contact you, am researching the same Sorrels through Sarah Theresa Lofton.
L. Davdison

Re: Loftins from NC

GRANNY2ME — 2008-07-18 18:39:58Z

I AM LOOKING FOR THE FAMILY OF WILLIAM MADRID AND CHRISTINE LOFTIN. HE WAS BORN IN WAYNE COUNTY NC IN THE EARLY 1900'S AND WAS MARRIED TO CHRISTINE ABT 1938. THEY HAD A DAUGHTER IN ABT 1942.

I BELIEVE HE GREW UP IN DURHAM NC. I BELIEVE HE DIED IN 1998 IN STANLEY NC.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.

Re: Nancy Loftin help!

Irishsttr2 — 2008-07-01 15:48:56Z

I am replying without my LOFTIN notes in front of me. I'm researching Morrises in Laurens Co. If I remember correctly (and I will check my notes later), Elkanah's estate was settled in the 1820s and it mentions a Nancy Morris as an heir.

I have these notes im my MORRIS notes:

[from Laurens Co. Legal Records by Allen Thomas]

2-23-1817--Jonathan MORRIS m. Nancy LOFTIN; Amos LOVE, clerk; Neill MUNROE, JP. (in Laurens Co. Ga.)

3-8-1819--Jonathan MORRIS named eligible from Capt. Sion SMITH district. (Laurens Co., Ga.) [What does that mean?]

12-27-1826--Jonathan MORRIS of Alabama had moved out of Georgia and appointed Jonas GRIFFIN of Wilkinson Co. as his lawful attorney to collect from Dread THOMAS, adm. of the estate of Canor (Elkanah?) LOFTIN estate of Laurens Co. Witnesses: John WILLIAMS and Robert ROZAR, JP
~~~
You can find at least an abstract of Elkanah Loftin's estate in the Thomas book, if I remember correctly. I'm sure there was more than one Elkanah Loftin. I cannot say for sure if this is the one that married a Lovick, but I will see what I can find when I can get to my LOFTIN notes.

Write me at
Irishsttr2 (at) aol.com

Cheryll M. Sumner

Effie Ida Loftin

bennie838 — 2007-08-08 21:03:31Z

Does anyone have any info about Effie Ida Loftin?
She married Alexander Daniel Bulla on Jul 7, 1903,
She lived in High Point NC and died Feb 12, 1947.
She either came from Denton NC or had relatives in Denton.

The Richard Brush Connection

hrhodes02 — 2007-09-22 18:01:37Z

THE RICHARD BRUSH CONNECTION TO
THE BURTIS, FINNEY, RHODES, BINFORD, LOFTIN, BAKER FAMILIES
OF TEXAS

Compiled by: Harold Thomas Rhodes

Richard Brush, born most likely in England of Puritan parents. Names of his parents have not been discovered yet. Probably came to Massachusetts as a servant or apprentice to Joseph Cooke (ancestor of Laura Fidelia Jones) to escape persecution by the Royalists. He was a witness on the deed the citizens of Huntington, LI drew up in purchasing land from the Indians on Long Island. It is believed he was a mate on a ship and not available at Huntington at all times. Most likely the mate to Ambrose Sutton.

He was a home and land owner by 1 January 1668 and married Joanna Sammis about this time. He was townsman, collector, and trustee for the town from 1692 to 1705. Large land owner in the Huntington area.

Several of his descendants, John Burtis, Gilbert Brush, and Elkannah Brush, moved to Utica, New York area to get in on the boom caused by the building of the Erie Canal. It should be noted that Laura’s father, Joseph Jones, was at Utica during the boom. When the boom went to bust. Joseph Jones moved to Huntsville, TX before 1849. John Burtis moved first to Ohio then to Fayette County, Tennessee. Later one of his sons, John Smith Burtis, moved to Texas. He married Alice Finney daughter Laura Fidelia Jones. Gibert Brush died in Vorona, New York. Elkannah Brush moved to Texas in October 1834 and received a Spanish Land Grant near Refugio on Sarco Creek; later became involved in the Texas fight for independence. He took part in the capture of Goliad and on 10 October 1935 signed the Goliad Declaration of Independence.

By 1845 the Descendants of Richard Brush of Huntington, LI had put their mark on the State of Texas and local counties in Texas, as the Brush and Burtis Families had put their mark on Long Island.

Harold Rhodes, Great-grandson of Laura F. (Jones)(Finney) Rhodes and the GrGreat-grandson of Elkannah Brush.

References:
Madison County Historial Commission, A History of Madison County, Texas. Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company, 1984

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Volume LXVI, 1935, pages 204, 217, and 368

Long Island First Italian – 1639 “Pietro Caesar Alberto” “BURTIS”, by Berne A. Pyrke.

The Descendants of Thomas and Richard Brush of Huntington, Long Island, compiled by Stuart C. Brush with Russell B. Brush, Baltimore: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982

Nancy Loftin help!

morrisb214 — 2008-05-25 05:04:15Z

Hi everyone,

My gggg grandmother was a Nancy Loftin. She was born between 1794-1798 probably in Georgia. She married Jonathan Morris on 23 Feb 1817 In Laurens, Georgia. I am looking for information on her and the names of her parents.

Many of the family trees here on Ancestry list her parents as Elkanah Loftin Jr and Ann Lovick. However I haven't been able to find any actual documentation to prove this. And both Elkanah Loftin Jr and Ann Lovick would probably have to have been in their 50s when having Nancy. And, as far as I can tell most of the rest of their children were born in 1770s.

I appreciate any help you can offer.

T? A. Loftin Photo

judeejo_1 — 2007-04-29 03:43:24Z

I have a photo, circa maybe late 1800's, of a handsome young man with the name of T? A. Loftin written on the back. Also written is L.B. Lytin so not sure which name belongs with the photo. If anyone is interested let me know. I'm no kin, I'm just trying to maybe find his line.

Re: Leonard, Cornelius, & Benoni Loftin

jaguar011 — 2006-12-29 00:51:32Z

Hi im a decendent of john (son of Benoni)(Brother to Leonard)when was Leonards death date and who did he marry? also do you have who Fredrick married?
Thank you
Sherrie

roy jackson married Dora E. Loftin

jaguar011 — 2008-08-03 02:55:03Z

Dora b. 6-22-1894 4-11-1979
parents are Corneliou Loftin and Nancy Burris
contact me at jaguar02@cox.net