Forsyth County, North Carolina Queries

January, February, March, 1997


FOX/SIZEMORE
Dallas Fox Sun Mar 30 09:09:47 1997
Search for data on my ggggrandfather Samuel FOX..What I have is information from the 1790 Census..He married Katy SIZEMORE 4/17/1809 in North Carolina. I have info that their son Johnny FOX was born 1790 in Stokes County, NC.. I would be grateful for contacts relative to this FOX or SIZEMORE family..... Dallas Fox Antioch, Tennessee

BLEVINS
Cristie Blevins Lester Sat Mar 29 11:52:47 1997
I am looking for any information reguarding various members of the BLEVINS family who settled in Johnson Co., TN, Washington Co., VA and finally, in Forsyth Co., NC. If you have any information reguarding this surname, PLEASE contact me. Thanks!

BURCHETTE
Michelle Whittemore Thu Mar 27 21:10:13 1997
I'm trying to get information on the BURCHETTE family. My grandfather was Grover Cleveland Burchette born in Ronda, NC in May 1892. His parents were James Nathaniel Burchette and Mary Ann "Mollie" POPLIN. I believe they lived on a farm in Ronda and had a number of children: Lemuel, David, Ernest, Nathaniel, James, Joseph, & Fred. Mollie died in 1896 and James remarried a woman named Bettie Elvira BOLDIN. I believe they also had several children (Daisy Alma, Clyde and Paul). Looking for any info on my grandfather's siblings as well as info on my great grandparents.

CHEROKEE CHIEF DONOHOO
Terry Tharpe Thu Mar 27 18:57:31 1997
</B>I am looking for any information on a Cherokee Chief DONOHOO who came from Louisa County, Va to the East Bend of the Yadkin River in the early 1700's and settled. He is said to have married Mary WENTWORTH, and later HAUSER and POINDEXTER families petitioned for Cherokee lands in Oklahoma, claiming they were decedants of Chief Donohoo. Any info will be helpful. Terry Tharpe -- e-mail: ttharpe@netunlimited.net or Cindy Casey -- email: ccasey@netunlimited.net
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BRIM
Ronald R. Washburn Mon Mar 24 12:52:40 1997
I am seeking any and all information on JOHN PEARSON BRIM (1860-1932) m. to Sally Tilley (died 1940). Their son, Josephas Brim (b. 1906-1968) m. Jennie Smith (b. 1884 - d. 1968)

THOMAS
Mary Comer Sat Mar 15 10:11:39 1997
I am seeking information on Hezekiah Thomas. He was born in Davidson County around 1806. He was the first policeman in the town of Winston. His wife's name was Mary, their children: Alson G, (my great-great grandfather), Lewis, Lucy, Esther, William Henry, and Samuel. I know that at the time of his death he was living on Liberty Street in Winston. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

FULP
William Fulp Tue Mar 11 12:36:48 1997
Any information on the Fulp Family from the mid 1700's to the late 1800's.

William Harrold Sat Mar 8 22:55:51 1997
I am searching for the parents of ELIJAH HARROLD, b. June 9, 1816 in N, C, (Guilford or Stokes or Surry Co.), m.CATHARINE SCOTT in 1838 and moved to Patrick County, Virginia. And info. wi;; be appreciated.

WILLIAM HARROLD Sat Mar 8 23:11:19 1997
I am intereted in information on the MCMILLION/MCMILLIAN/ MCMULLEN/MCMILLAN/MCMELON families in Randolph County in the late 1700's and early 1800's or any descendants in the area now. I know there was an ALEXANDER and a JOHN MCMILLION or MCMULLEN plus others others there during that period. I am trying to make connections between them and my MCMILIAN ancestors in Patrick and Carroll Counties in Virginia, beginning during that same time period, or with ABRAHAM MCMILLIAN or ABDREW in Stokes/Surry Counties in the same period. Thank you.

Marianne Parsons Thu Jan 30 23:48:18 1997
McCLENDON Searching for info on Jesse McCLENDON m. to Mary BRANNAN Child: Alonzo Lee MCCLENDON b.1865 d.1929 m. to Lillie Belle PITMAN b.1881 d.1923 Children: Ruth Evelyn b.1898 d.1977 (Ruth McClendon Calhoun on gravestone) William Jesse b.1900 d.1967 Alonzo Lee, Jr. died age 13 Buried in "Old Salem Cemetary" in Winston-Salem, NC Any info much appreciated. Birthplaces? Dates?

LEWIS
Graham Lee Lewis Mon Feb 3 07:41:14 1997
looking for information on Wiley H. Lewis, born 8-25-1869 and wife Martha A.

VERNON
Judy S. Cardwell Fri Feb 7 13:39:46 1997
Looking for parents of Christina/Catherine/Kitty Vernon (born circa 1821 in Stokes - died 12 August 1893, Rockford Township, Surry) md. 25 Dec 1839 (date of bond) in Stokes to John Henry Hardy [s/o John (d. 1838) & wife Catherine]. Her possible sis- ter was Eliza Jane [June 1826 - after 1900, Surry] who md. 15 April 1849 (Stokes bond) Charles Hardy (c1824-c1883, Surry) and he is probably a brother of John Henry. Please help!

DUGGINS
Brenda Duggins Hoilman Sun Feb 9 09:14:51 1997
Am interested in information on Duggins families who lived in Forsyth County. They moved from Stokes County to Forsyth by 1900. My grandfather was John William Pinkney Duggins, son of Adam V. Duggins and Bette Manual of Stokes County. John married Lelia Nell Lowery. Her parents were S. Frank Lowery and Ella Mae Dunnegan. Would appreciate any shared information.

VAUGHN/BOLEJACK/SPEARS Donna Vaughn Sun Feb 9 23:16:20 1997
VAUGHN/BOLEJACK/SPEARS Seeking information of Belvie VAUGHN and wife, Mary BOLEJACK. Had daughter, Mary Jane Vaughn m:SPEARS. Mary Jane Spears listed in death index for Forsyth, d:Mar.7,1931. When was she born? Who did she marry? Did she have siblings, children? Would appreciate hearing from anyone with information on Belvie Vaughn or wife, Mary Bolejack or their children. Donna Vaughn, rooter@pe.net (or) DMVaughn1@aol.com

REDDING
Tom Redding Tue Feb 11 07:03:22 1997
I am beginning to research the Redding family. There are some in Forsyth County and some in Wilkes County. I am from Forsyth County as was my father and grandfather. I'm not sure if we are closely related to the Redding's in Wilkes County.

BROWN
Gay Till Wed Feb 12 20:05:45 1997
Searching for any information on the William Riley BROWN family. William married Nancy C.? in Yadkin county and family moved to Winston Salem before 1900. The children listed in 1900 are Lewis A b Jun 1877, Martha E b Oct 1881, Caldwell Simm b Jul 1885, Nettie Caroline b 29 Feb 1888, William Wesley b Jul 1890, Benjamin Corbett b Jun 1894, Luella b Oct 1897, Colan b May 1900. Nettie Caroline married George Allen TILL in Winston Salem 1 Jun 1909. The marriage record states that her father is deceased and her mother lived in Kernersville. I have been unable to find any other record of this family. Nettie and George were my husbands mother and father. Any info including ideas for researching this area greatly appreciated.

TODD
Scott Todd Thu Feb 13 21:06:12 1997
Hello my name is Scott Todd, and I have been researching my genealogy for some 10 years now. I am at a stump on one of my lines. My great great grandfathers's wife's family..his name was William G. Todd born ca. 1833 d. 1864 (killed in Civil War), he married to a Mary Brewer (1832-1899) she is buried ar Bethel United Meth. Church Cemetery I believe theat her mother's name was Drusilla (Brewer), if anyone knows anything about this Todd or Brewer line it would be greatly appreciated.

BOSTIAN/HAYWORTH
Nancy Patterson Thu Mar 6 14:42:28 1997
I am searching for information on the parents of Sarah Katherine BOSTIAN who married Thomas(?)HAYWORTH around the turn of the century. John owned a store in Salisbury and was allegedly shot to death in a robbery of this store around 1921. After his death, the family moved to Winston-Salem. Children of the marriage included: Virginia, Helen, Bruce, Rosemary, and Sydney. For a brief time, some of the girls were placed in an orphanage in the Salisbury area. Information on the HAYWORTHS is also welcome

HESTER
Carl Hester Tue Mar 4 19:34:02 1997
Need information on William Hester, b.1821,d.1865-70. He was the son of Robert Hester,d.1843, Stokes Co.Family homes were on Belews Creek. William Hester married Jane Martin of Stokes Co. in 1839.

DUNNING/DUNING
Joyce Britt Dunning Sat Mar 1 19:16:28 1997
Looking for the descendants of Miles Duning/Dunning, born in Ky. who was in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, N.C. August 1892 when he made application for a Civil War pension. He married Martha Campbell March 11, 1866 and their children were Mary Elizabeth, Rebeca Romilla, James Huie, and Rachael. Any lead in locating his descendants will be appreciated.

McCLENDON/PITMAN
Marianne Parsons Sun Mar 2 13:19:39 1997
Jesse McMCLENDON married to Mary BRANNAN son: Alonzo Lee McCLENDON b.1865 d.1929 married to Lillie Belle PITMAN b.1881 d.1923/1933 children: Ruth Evelyn b.1898 d.1977 William Jesse b.1900 d.1967 Alonzo Lee, Jr. (died age 13) Most of the above were are buried in "Old Salem" Cemetary in Winston-Salem, Forsyth

BOWERS
David P. Bowers Fri Feb 28 01:58:24 1997
</B> Looking for any information on Wilburn Bowers born 26 July 1899. Lived in Winston-Salem all his life.

HAIRSTON
J Hamilton Mon Feb 24 20:17:19 1997
I am seeking information on Mary Jane Carter Hairston and Lewis Hairston, Winston-Salem, NC. They had a daughter Lillian Lucille Hairston who was born August 6, 1920 in Winston-Salem. Other children were John Frank Hairston, Leroy Hairston, and Marshall Hairston. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

SHOUSE
Sam Shouse Fri Feb 21 19:28:16 1997
I am interested in all aspects of the SHOUSE family in Stokes County 1700's to 1890. I am searching in particular for any information about S. E. (Ed) Shouse, born about 1860 and Edmond Tryphonius Shouse.

SUTPHIN
Mary A Sutphin Tue Feb 18 05:53:31 1997
Searching all Sutphins in NC. John Sutphin and wife Rebecca Montgomery moved thier family to Surry Co NC in 1850s. John Sutphin was son William Sutphin and Alsey (Unknown) who came from Bedford Co VA to Grayson/Carroll Co VA ca 1812. I am gathering information for a book to be published honoring the William Sutphin family. John Sutphin had an extended family in Surry Co. I will appreciate all information on the family, including burial place and date for John and Rebecca Montgomery Sutphin. Thank you so much for any assistance,

Donna Vaughn Tue Feb 18 11:05:04 1997
SPEERS,NEWTON,& wife,VAUGHN,MARY JANE Newton SPEERS,61 is listed 1920 Forsyth co,NC.census index,with wife,Mary,59 also, Mary J.Spears d:Mar.7,1931,Forsyth,parents are listed as Belvie Vaughn & Mary BOLEJACK. Are Mary Speers & Mary Spears one in the same? If anyone has time, would like copy of obit for Mary d:1931. Appreciate any info on Speers,Bolejack,Belvie Vaughn. Thank you, Donna Vaughn,rooter@pe.net </B>

COLE/HAZELIP
Lisa Jenkins Tue Feb 18 21:07:16 1997
I am seeking info on John Wesley Cole, Harden Haizlip, William H. Haizlip listed on page 846 of the 1860 index, Salem Chapel and William H. Haizlip, page 813 Sedge Garden. Info I have John Wesley Cole born in Kentucky, moved to Forsyth Co as young man, died in Salem. Ill. married Elizabeth Haizlip.

Donna Vaughn Tue Feb 18 11:05:04 1997
SPEERS,NEWTON,& wife,VAUGHN,MARY JANE Newton SPEERS,61 is listed 1920 Forsyth co,NC.census index,with wife,Mary,59 also, Mary J.Spears d:Mar.7,1931,Forsyth,parents are listed as Belvie Vaughn & Mary BOLEJACK. Are Mary Speers & Mary Spears one in the same? If anyone has time, would like copy of obit for Mary d:1931. Appreciate any info on Speers,Bolejack,Belvie Vaughn. Thank you, Donna Vaughn,rooter@pe.net </B>

BROWN/TILL
Gay Till Wed Feb 12 20:05:45 1997
Searching for any information on the William Riley BROWN family. William married Nancy C.? in Yadkin county and family moved to Winston Salem before 1900. The children listed in 1900 are Lewis A b Jun 1877, Martha E b Oct 1881, Caldwell Simm b Jul 1885, Nettie Caroline b 29 Feb 1888, William Wesley b Jul 1890, Benjamin Corbett b Jun 1894, Luella b Oct 1897, Colan b May 1900. Nettie Caroline married George Allen TILL in Winston Salem 1 Jun 1909. The marriage record states that her father is deceased and her mother lived in Kernersville. I have been unable to find any other record of this family. Nettie and George were my husbands mother and father. Any info including ideas for researching this area greatly appreciated.

GILPIN
Freda P. Summar Mon Feb 17 11:16:19 1997
Looking for any info on the GILPIN family. An 1850 census lists a Sameul Gilpin of Surry Co.,NC. Thanks

TODD/BREWER
Scott Todd Thu Feb 13 21:06:12 1997
Hello my name is Scott Todd, and I have been researching my genealogy for some 10 years now. I am at a stump on one of my lines. My great great grandfathers's wife's family..his name was William G. Todd born ca. 1833 d. 1864 (killed in Civil War), he married to a Mary Brewer (1832-1899) she is buried ar Bethel United Meth. Church Cemetery I believe theat her mother's name was Drusilla (Brewer), if anyone knows anything about this Todd or Brewer line it would be greatly appreciated.

COFFEY
David Coffey Wed Feb 12 19:10:33 1997
Martin COFFEY's origins sought. Born in NC or VA in 1760's or so. Married Elizabeth BRONSON in 1782. Later moved to Russell County Kentucky by way of Madison and Wayne Counties.(Wayne was previously part of Linciln County.)Children Joel, Mary Polly, Lewis, Elizabeth. Please tell me what you know. Thank you.

BROWN/TILL
Gay Till Wed Feb 12 20:05:45 1997
Searching for any information on the William Riley BROWN family. William married Nancy C.? in Yadkin county and family moved to Winston Salem before 1900. The children listed in 1900 are Lewis A b Jun 1877, Martha E b Oct 1881, Caldwell Simm b Jul 1885, Nettie Caroline b 29 Feb 1888, William Wesley b Jul 1890, Benjamin Corbett b Jun 1894, Luella b Oct 1897, Colan b May 1900. Nettie Caroline married George Allen TILL in Winston Salem 1 Jun 1909. The marriage record states that her father is deceased and her mother lived in Kernersville. I have been unable to find any other record of this family. Nettie and George were my husbands mother and father. Any info including ideas for researching this area greatly appreciated.

GARNER
Alice Westerberg Fri Feb 7 05:05:02 1997
Hi my name is alice Westerberg and I have been researching the surname of GARNER for 8 years now. I have been stuck for this long too! My ggg grandfather stated that he was born in 1787 Roan or Rowan NC. he Lived there for a short while and then went to VA. By 1805 his sister married a John Wooten in Williamson Co. TN. They were living by 1808 in Randolph Co. IL. the names that I believe are connected are: Garner, Wooten, Moffett Pierce, Davis and possibly Parrish and Gills. If anyone is researching any of these lines, please contact me. YOU NEVER KNOW

CLOUD
Ray Shirley Tue Feb 4 20:40:04 1997
Looking for marriage records of George CLOUD b NC and Nancy______b VA. Married abt 1829. They are listed in Stokes co 1830 census, pg. 270. They migrated to TN between 1830-1837.

Linda Rector Wed Feb 5 13:25:41 1997
I am seeking info on CROOKS PRICE married to BETTY HEFNER, their son was JOHN CROOKS PRICE. Also looking for info on JOSEPH MALACHI LOVINS born May 6, 1857 who was married to EMMA CAROLINE HOLDEN. I would like more info on who their parents and siblings were. Also need info on MCGILVERY BOLICK born Dec. 30, 1847 who was married to REBECCA MILLER and who their parents were.

REECE
Searching for information or descendants of William Jackson REECE b. April 1872 in Transylvania Co., NC and his wife Lydia Rachel Jane "Jenny" GRIBBLE. Married about 1902. Both were graduates of Cullowhee Teachers College (now Western Carolina University). This couple moved to Winston-Salem, NC about 1930. The older children were Eva REECE b. ca. 1904, Esther REECE b. 17 Aug. 1905 who married a Mr. GREEN, Thomas REECE b. ca. 1908, and Nettie REECE b. ca. 1909. Esther REECE GREEN was still living in Winston-Salem in 1959. In 1959 her mother may have been living in Florida. William Jackson REECE was my grandfather's brother. My mother wishes to contact any of his children who may be living. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Judy Bullard

HOLDER
Eddie Holder Tue Feb 4 13:05:08 1997
HOLDER Hi all im in search of info on a Hinton Holder born around 1823 in NC any help would be greatly appericated thanks Eddie

DONOHO
richard donoho Sun Feb 2 14:48:52 1997
I am researching the DONOHO family, originally of Accomac County, VA, but later of Somerset County, MD. There are possible NC and DE connections aswell. Original individual was Daniel DONOHO (c.1630 - 1704) possibly married to Alice Dorman. Any help would be tremendously appreciated.
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MURPHY
David Greer Sun Feb 2 17:37:44 1997
WILLIAM EMORY MURPHY, born Oct.3,1890 married had one son William Murphy, and three dauthers, he disappeared around 1928 near eastern N.C. He is my wife's grandfather. We and he children would appreciate any information.

WESTMORELAND
Gregory R. Westmoreland Sun Feb 2 20:26:08 1997
I am seeking any information on Alexander Westmoreland (abt. 1743). I especially would like to know when he died and where he was buried.
I am also seeking any information on Taylor Westmoreland (abt. 1785). I especially would like to know when he died and where he was buried.

CAPPS/MUSTIN
Terry Boles Thu Jan 30 11:29:41 1997
Seeking information on Amy Capps, born about 1840. Lived with family of Robert C. Mustin in Guilford county, and was the mother of one of his children, Robert Lindsay Mustin. Also seek information on Sarah Coffey, wife of William Mustin. Sarah was born about 1810 and married on 20 Jan, 1831 in Guilford County. I have much Mustin information, but lack info on these females.
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MUSTIN/COFFEY
Terry Boles Thu Jan 30 11:40:58 1997
Seeking information on William MUSTIN of Guilford County. Born 1803/04 died after 1870. Married 20 Jan 1831 to Sarah COFFEEY in Guilford County. Sarah died before 1854. William married Elizabeth MOODY on 23 March 1854. Elizabeth born 1813 in Rockinghoam County, died sometime after 1870. Have much info on William Mustin descendents. Lack info on these spouses of William.

BELL/MEDEARIS
Terry Boles Thu Jan 30 11:47:13 1997
Seeking information on Celia BELL, wife of Massey C. MEDEARIS. Married 12 August 1800, Guilford County. Also her mother, Ratchel DAVIS and father John Thomas MEDEARIS. Maybe spelled MEDARIS.

STARR
Terry Boles Thu Jan 30 11:56:35 1997
Seeking information on the spouse of Henry STARR, Jr. Name was Mary, last name unknown. Probably born about 1830. Mother of Martha Lee STARR. Other children unknown, but suspected. Also seeking information on Letita Jane GATES spouse of William TEMPLES. Letita born 1832 in Guilford County and died after 1879. Married on 26 March, 1849. Family relocated to Forsyth County.

HARTGROVE
Terry Boles Thu Jan 30 12:43:12 1997
Seeking information on the death and grave of Amos Isaiah HARTGROVE/ Hardgrove/Hargrove. Son of Thomas Hampton HARGROVE, and Mabel S. CARMICHAEL. Born 19 Nov, 1844. Died sometime before 1921. Married 1873 to Elizabeth Jane HARTGROVE/Hardgrove/Hargrove, his first cousin and the daughter of Martin H. HARGROVE and Elizabeth PEEL. Amos served in 72nd NC Junior Reserves. Captured at Ft. Fisher, 25 Dec, 1864. Seeking information on his death and his grave site. Spouse made widows pension in 1921 andlater remarried Claude Kapps. Probably lived in or near Germantown, and may have died in Forsyth County.

WILSON
Linda Myers-Phinney Mon Jan 27 06:12:24 1997
Looking for info on parents and siblings of Jacob Frank Wilson, b 12/1848, lived at High Point near Winston-Salem. He later moved to MO, leaving family members there. He had sisters living in Winston-Salem ca. 1949. His father and mother both b. NC.

NADING/NOTHING/NOETHING
Thomas Nading Thu Jan 2313:19:53 1997
Stokes County Query I am looking for information about Matthaeus Nading[Nothing,Noething] and Eva Catharina Votz[Foltz]. They were married at Friedberg, Stokes County on 10 Jun 1783. He died on 30 Apr 1807. She died on 21 Jan 1845 at Friedberg.

BURTON
Janice R. Burton Thu Jan 23 17:00:39 1997
HENRY BURTON b. ca 1756-59, where? He was in Stokes Co in 1790-1800. Bought land on Muddy Creek near Salem Jan. 1794, and sold it Nov. 1804. He showed up next on the tax lists of Madison Co. Ky. 18-6-1811. In 1820 he was listed in Clermont Co. Ohio, Stonelick Twp. Is this the same HENRY BURTON that m. Catherine HILL 1 May 1779 in Frederick Co. MD? Is this the same HENRY BURTON that m. Elisabeth SMITH 26 oCT 1789 in Surrey Co. NC? These children are NOT all documented without a doubt! JAMES BURTON b. ca 1790-92, m. Mary Jones in Clermont Co. OH ELIJAH BURTON b.ca. 1796 NC, m. Dorothy Delilah Dimmitt in Clermont Co. OH ELIZABETH BURTON b. 3 feb 1795, Stokes Co. NC, m. Jesse Hill in Clermont Co. OH NANCY BURTON b. ca 1801 NC, m. Samuel Hill Jr. in Clermont Co. OH HIRAM BURTON B. 2 JAN 1802 SALISBURY DISTRICT NC M. SIBYL DUDLEY , Warren Co., OH. HENRY BURTON (mine!) b. ca 1800-1810- where?, m. Anna B. Manning in Clermont Co. OH HELP! Willing to share much information.

JONES
Barbara Greene Wed Jan 22 14:51:07 1997
JONES, John Robert: Born Winston Salem on March 27, 1905, Died in Ringgold Georgia on December 22, 1976 Mother's maiden name Collins (or something like it), Mother full-blooded Cherokee, Brothers Avery and Joe, Sister Virginia (Virgie)

TUTTLE,BOSTICK,VAUGHN.
DONNA VAUGHN Mon Jan 20 12:38:29 1997
..Looking for info on these surnames, especially, James McCoy TUTTLE family; William Rand BOSTICK family; ED VAUGHN,Jettie VAUGHN. Mary Jane VAUGHN/Bostickos; Flora Ann Vaughn or Bostick,b:1869s,Stokes. Vaughn family allied with Kiger of Rural Hall,Forsyth,NC. Please contact Donna Vaughn, at either: rooter@pe.net or DMVaughn1@aol.com

Jane Wade Sun Jan 19 08:22:59 1997
Researching OVERBY, HALL, SCOTT, and POINDEXTER families, linked through Rufus A. Overby (son of William Overby & Eda Overby) b.c1856 NC d.by 20 Apr 1866, Yadkin Co NC m.Jane S.Hall 7 Sept 1856 Yadkin Co NC (dau. of Lewis Hall and Mary "Polly" Scott). This couple lived in the East Bend area and had children Sarah E., William Lewis, Francis Coles, and Teny? Would love to share information.

COOLEY
Mary Cain Cooley (1832-1905) married Wesley J. NEWTON in 1857. She died in Winston (now Winston-Salem) AUg 31, 1905. Would like to have an obituary, and to contact anyone researching this family. Thanks. Shelly Dooley

George Plante Mon Jan 13 10:40:18 1997
Stokes County Query Looking for Jacob Reed who died in Stokes County July 29, 1819. According to stories he was a Judge in North Carolina. Also possible he was a Federal Judge. I have a copy of the sale of his estate after his death which was gotten from Stokes County. Any info would be appreciated. I have nothing other then the estate sale papers.

CLIFFORD/PENDRY
A. E. (Tony) Collier Tue Jan 14 11:19:06 1997
Ada Biron CLIFFORD married John Peter PENRY in Davie County on 23 Dec 1880. Between 1889 and 1892 they moved to Forsyth County, where John died on 7 Nov 1916 and Ada Biron died on 18 Apr 1919. Ada Biron CLIFFORD was a sister of my grandfather, James Monroe CLIFFORD. Am interested in corresponding with any descendants of Ada Biron and John Peter who are interested in genealogy.

WRIGHT
Stephanie Wright Tue Jan 14 11:50:46 1997
I am looking for any information on the Wright family in Guilford County. I can only document as far back as Charles Johnston Wright - who was a railroad engineer. He would have been born in the late 1800s. He had several children, one of them Herbert Thomas Wright. At least two other boys and a girl. He possibly lived for a time in Forsyth County. His mother's name was Mary, and she was the grandaughter or great-grandaughter of Braxton Bragg (of Ft. Bragg fame).

CLAYTON
James T.Kesterson Thu Jan 9 08:35:39 1997
My wife, Barbara is looking for information on Stephen Clayton born abt.1707 died 1784 inN.C. wife unknown. They had a son,Stephen,Jr.born abt 1735,he married Mary Dennum and they had daughter Mary that abt,1776,married James Hill,born 1770 in StokesCo.N.C.Would love to hear from descendents doing this family tree.

FISHEL
Edith Fishel Fri Jan 3 12:28:20 1997
I would like any information of the following people, all connected with the John Adam Fishel line of N.C. John Adam Fishel, d. 1802,Friedberg, N.C., wife, Ursula Catherine Thomas, d. 1815, N.C.; John Philip Fishel, 1782-1850, Friedberg, N.C., wife, Rachael Elizabeth Miller, d. 1844, Friedberg, N.C. ; John Miller & wife Jenny Deeler; Philip Martin Vogler, d. 1848, N.C. and wife , Maria "Polly" Davis, d. 1832 N.C.; Josiah Davis, d. 1824, N.C. & wife, Lydia Hill, d. 1827, N.C.;I especially need information on a Sarah Fishel, sixth child of John Philip Fishel. She was born 2 Feb. 1813 and may have gone to the Moravian community of Hope, IN. These were all connected with the Moravian Church.

DENT

Joy Miller Thu Jan 2 20:57:40 1997
Thomas H. Dent's parents. The Thomas H. Dent that married Lucinda Elliott. They md. in Davie County 11-7-1840 but lived in Rowan County. In the 1850 census, Lucinda Dent is listed with Margaret A. and Anna, Dist. 19, page 152. Would appreciate any information. Thank you. Joy Miller

HINE/PHILIPS
Diane Wills Wed Jan 100:07:02 1997
HINE - PHILIPS Seeking information on John HINE and Phebe PHILIPS. They were married 7 May 1818. Several of their children were born in Forsyth Co., NC including Lewis T. HINE(1835-1912).

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