New Hanover County, NC

Posted Queries for July thru August 1997



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HEWITT, MCCUMBY posted by Kristy McCumby on Thursday, July 3, 1997

I am looking for any information on the McCUMBY and HEWITT families in the Wilmington area. Jacob McCUMBY was married to Susan HEWITT in the late 1840's or 1850's and had three sons that I know of: Samuel Thomas (born Aug. 1, 1856, my great-grandfather), Robert, and William McCUMBY. Jacob McCumby had two brothers, Henry McCUMBY AND Lemuel McCUMBY. Susan Hewitt's great-grandfather was Reuben HEWITT, and according to family stories, fought in the revolutionary war.. .

NEELEY, NEELY posted by Sharlotte Neely Donnelly on Saturday, July 5, 1997

NEELY (NEELEY), Joseph E. born Sept. 1862 in Wilmington area, around 1886 married Sharlotte (Charlott) from Bayboro, SC, his mother from NC & father from VA

COSTIN posted by Trudy Costin Huffman on Tuesday, July 8, 1997

Am researching father's family - grandfather William Stewart COSTIN was from Wilmington Any information at all would be helpful. Thank you.

MCLAIN posted by Cathy McLain Walker on Saturday, July 12, 1997

I am looking for someone who has researched the McLain family.I have traced my line to a Thomas McLain, b.1770, whose father was believed to be Alexander MCLAIN from Wilmington, NC. Do you know anyone who has a link with this family? Any possible resources or contacts you could let me know of would be much appreciated. I am just getting started with my research and am still very inexperienced at this. Thank you for any help you can give me. Cathy McLain Walker

HAWES, HOGGARD posted by Heidi Hoggard Perkins on Thursday, July 17, 1997

Am looking for any information on the family of John Thomas HOGGARD, M.D., who moved to Wilmington from Atkinson abt. 1924 with his wife Virginia (HAWES) HOGGARD and their 3 children, Biby, John Thomas, and Ted. Am especially interested in any info on Dr. HOGGARD's medical practice and his tenure as Chairman of the School Board. Also interested in information on the HAWES family (Edmond Alexander, born 1849, or John Robert, MD, born 1823). I am the daughter of Ted

BAKER, BORDEAUX, BOURDEAUX, DEXTER posted by Katherine Cox Thacker on Thursday, July 17, 1997

Seeking information on a Trulove BAKER who married John DEXTER in New Hanover Co. on March 4 1802. I am looking for a connection between her and Arthur BAKER of New Hanover Co. who may be her father. Also seeking information on an unamed daughter of Arthur BAKER who married James BOURDEAUX (c.1781-c.1859) and died c.1838. as listed in a family Pedigree on the Bourdeaux family in the New Hanover Co. Library. I have tons of information on James BAKER (believed to be son of Arthur) and Mary BORDEAUX (Mary dtr of Issac BORDEAUX) and descendants which I'm willing to share.

DICKSON, FERRELL, GREGORY posted by Dr. Katherine DeVore on Tuesday, July 22, 1997

According to her obituary, my ancestor Mary Ann DICKSON FERRELL was born in Wilmington, NC Feb 4, 1811; daughter of Alexander DICKSON & "a Miss GREGORY of Jones county"; to date, I have been unable to find any info on the mother. Mary Ann married Anderson FERRELL of Wake Co, NC in 1829. Any links?.....

DAVIS, ENGLISH posted by Chris Clack on Friday, July 25, 1997

I am researching the Descendants of James ENGLISH and Mary DAVIS. They had 5 sons and one daughter that I know of. Their names are David ENGLISH (born 1809-11), Stephen ENGLISH (born June 1812), Thomas ENGLISH (born bet 1815-1820), William ENGLISH (born 1820) and Joseph James ENGLISH (born June 5, 1828). I do not know anything about the daughter. If you are connected to the ENGLISH family in any way, I probably have your parents or grandparents in my database. Please E-mail me or write to 175 Highland Court, Gray Court, S.C. 29645-9261.

CASTEEN, HUMPHERY, SANDERSON posted by Eleanor Brinklely on Wednesday, July 30, 1997

Looking for first wife and parents of William Wright CASTEEN of New Hanover/Pender Counties. He was born abt 1812 in NC and died 18 July 1903 and is buried at Rileys Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Pender County. He married 3 times; Nancy HUMPHERY ?, Martha SANDERSON, and June Holland Harrington. Children were John Bryant, Jacob, Kinsey, Elizabeth, Susan, Wright, Arminta?, Nathaniel. I am descendant of John Bryant Casteen. He lived in Wilmington area. Most willing to share data on this family. Will apreciate any and all help on this family.

CHRISTMAS, CHRITMAS, NEWNHAN posted by Gigi Pilcher on Friday, August 1, 1997

I am seeking any information on the family name of CHRITMAS, the only information that I have is on a Bryant CHRISTMAS b.08 Aug 1909 d. 04 Oct 1992, he lived in Jacksonville and was at some time a policeman or something. His wife was Lillian Ann NEWNHAN (not sure about the spelling, she was from Carolina Beach somewhere close by. I also have a name of a Lillian Ann Elizabeth Christmas and a Lenoard Newnhan who came over from England. Since I live in Alaska, I don't have the slightest idea which counties to look for. I did try Onslow but didn't come up with anything. Thank You !!

MERRITT posted by Sheralene Thompson on Saturday, August 2, 1997

Would like to correspond with anyone doing research on the surname MERRITT in New Hanover and Columbus County, NC. The following names are included in my line: Alderman MERRITT, Needham F. MERRITT, Julious Frank MERRITT.

AVERETT, AVERIT, AVERY, BRYAN, HAMLIN posted by deborah black reed on Sunday, August 3, 1997

AVERETT(AVERIT or AVERY), HAMLIN,BRYAN. All these families intermarried the oldest names I have right now are Sir Ernest BRYAN and Alexander AVERETT abt 1690 - 1700. please connect if you have any information.

posted by Eric S. Beam on Thursday, August 7, 1997

have looked everywhere for some information on the Wilmington Hospital.I know it existed because it is referred to often in the 1860 newspapers.Specifically,I looking for the burial site of a confederate soldier that died of pneumonia in 1863 and was buried in the Soldiers Cemetery,which no one seems to know about either.Have you ever heard of either of these? Eric S. Beam

CROOM, MURRAY, ORRELL, PENNEY posted by Georgia Croom Owens on Sunday, August 10, 1997

CROOM,ORRELL: Have learned new info on George W. CROOM (parents are Lott and Sarah MURRAY CROOM). Would like more info on the MURRAY line and specifics back to Joel on the CROOM Line. Would like more info on George W. Croom's wife, Martha Frances ORRELL (parents are Laney Mariah PENNEY and James B. ORRELL). Need parents of Laney PENNEY and specifics on James parents, Kirkham and Abigail Lee Orrell.

BRINSON, WOOD posted by Lee Laliberte on Sunday, August 10, 1997

I am interested in the parents of a Charity WOOD who married John BRINSON,Jr about January 1799 in Duplin Co.,NC. Both were born about 1780 according to the census of South Carolina of 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850. Information suggests that the father of Charity WOOD may be John, Peter, or Simon of the 1790 census of Duplin Co., NC. There is another possibility that Edward WOOD of the 1790 census of New Hanover may be also her father. This is possible since it is highly suspect that the John's Jr. and Sr. BRINSON's were of South Carolina in Horry Co. in the 1790 census and lived very near or at the state line. These individuals later were residents of Charleston Co., S.C. John, SR. is believed to be born about 1755-1760 and the son of a Mathew BRINSON of the 1790 census in Horry Co, SC and died in 1809 and left his will. Mathew BRINSON's parents alson unknown, but suspect he is the son of Adam BRINSON.

BONHAM, GARRISS, MOORE, POWELL posted by Stevie Lou Powell on Sunday, August 10, 1997

I am searching for information on Hezekiah BONHAM and wife Ann of New Hanover County. Also on Jacob MOORE and wife Margaret BONHAM. Jacob and Margaret were the parents of Jane MOORE who married Rufus GARRISS. Need siblings of each or as much as someone will share. Rufus and Jane MOORE GARRISS are my husbasnd's Great Grandparents. Will answer all queries and share information. Mrs. Stevie Lou POWELL at humbird@gte.net

ROE, ROWE posted by Sandie Harn on Friday, August 15, 1997

ROE/ROWE Trying to find descendents of John Roe will probated Nov. 1782. Sons: Frederick ROE, John ROE and Roan ROE. Family left New Hanover Co. about 1804 to SC and Georgia. Any help would be appreciated.

BROWN, GREER, LOVE, USHER posted by Susan Eggert on Saturday, August 16, 1997

Is the Thaddeus D. LOVE who married Almyra BROWN (1818-1894) and is buried in Beth Carr Church Cemetery in Bladen County a) the son of William James LOVE (1786-1862) and Maria Teresa GREER [of Rockfish] m. 21 June 1810, who lived in Wilmington and South Washington, New Hanover and Duplin County, and b) the father of Delavo and James LOVE, who both served the Confederacy in the Civil War? I am descended from William and Maria's dau. Eliza, who m. William USHER. I would like to fill out these collateral lines. Thanks. Susan Eggert, eggert@nccoast.net

SUFFARENCE, SUFFERANCE, SUFFRAN, SUFFREN, SUFFRIN, SUFFRON, SUFFRONS posted by Connie Backers on Sunday, August 17, 1997

Looking for info on SUFFRON ancestors and/or descendents. Samuel SUFFRON born 1797. Want his parents names, if he was orphaned, any siblings, any SUFFRONS (aka SUFFREN, SUFFRAN, SUFFERANCE, SUFFARENCE. SUFFRIN).

DUBOIS posted by Robert D. Griffith on Monday, August 18, 1997

Seeking information on the John and Jean DUBOIS family of Wilmington. The family was present in New Hanover from the mid-1700s through the early 1800s; many references exist in both property and court records. John Sr. and John Jr. were both active in politics and the family held significant properties. However, they do not appear in the censuses of the area. I'm specifically looking for information on the youngest son, James DUBOIS. I believe he left the area about 1814 and moved to Fairfield Co., SC. Any information would be appreciated.

COSTON posted by Sandy J. Campbell on Monday, August 18, 1997

Looking for anyone researching Thomas and Lucy COSTON of Stump Sound in Onslow County, NC 1770s-1830s. Thank you.

BUXTON, JONES, MOORE, ORR, ROOKS, SIMPSON posted by Lisa Nichols Hopper on Monday, August 18, 1997

Searching for any information on spouse/parents of John JONES, died 1812, New Hanover County, NC. Known children: David JONES, John JONES, Elizabeth JONES, Ann Jones ROOKS, Mary Jones BUXTON, Martha Jones SIMPSON, Rebecca Jones ORR, and Dorcas Jones MOORE. Any information relating to John Jones or any of his children welcome. Have will. .

LORD, SIMPSON posted by Eric Alli on Wednesday, August 20, 1997

Looking for any information on the family of Obediah SIMPSON and his wife Mary Taylor LORD. Obediah was born the son of Obediah SIMPSON in Cape Fear, North Carolina August 6, 1758. Any information is appreciated. Thank You.

CABLE, COLLINS posted by Elizabeth Bray on Saturday, August 23, 1997

I am seeking information on Ancestors that lived in New Hanover Co...Benjamin and wife Hattie CABLE COLLINS. Both are buried in Oakdale Cemetary. Any information or sources you could provide would be helpful. Thanks .

BUTLER, GOODSON, RATCLIFF posted by Pauline Brandy on Tuesday, August 26, 1997

GOODSON - RATCLIFF Looking for info. on a (James? William?) GOODSON who married Rachel RATCLIFF c 1748 supposedly in New Hanover. They had William GOODSON, Benjamin GOODSON & James GOODSON all b: 1750-5. Evidently Mr. Goodson and then Rachel Ratcliff GOODSON moved and married a Mr. BUTLER. Need marriage/ family / probate records! Thanks!

SMITH, STRINGFIELD posted by T. DeWitt Smith, Jr. on Thursday, August 28, 1997

Henrietta Esabella STRINGFIELD born in Sampson County, NC October 03, 1874. I would like to know the township, if that is available. Her father's name was Holley STRINGFIELD, born in New Hanover County-Franklin Township, NC, about 1839-1840. She married William SMITH a.k.a. Willie James Smith b. 1836-1837 in Bladen County-Abbotts Township, NC. They married in Georgia, 1892. Henrietta is my grandmother. I would like to know the name of her mother, who died while my grandmother was an infant. Her father remarried a woman by the name of Ella who raised my grandmother. I do not have a record of her (Ella) maiden name, nor where she was born. There are no living children who can give me any information on Holley or Ella. Any information that can be shared would be appreciated. I am willing to exchange information with anyone working on this same name "Stringfield's of North Carolina, or their descendants."

CHARCOTE, FARLEY, RAMSEY posted by Rebecca Ramsey on Friday, August 29, 1997

RAMSEY + FARLEY = lots of Ramsey's Am trying to find information on the following people: Elijah RAMSEY (b. 1685 in Frederick Co.,Maryland) married Rhoda FARLEY (b. 1688 in New Hanover Co., NC). They had the following children, all born in New Hanover Co., NC: Phillip (b. 1711), Charles (b. 1713), Louisa (b. 1715), James (b. 1716), Rhoda (b. 1717) Ephraim (b. 1719), Nathan (b. 1721), George (b. 1723) and Penelope (b. 1725). My direct line comes from George RAMSEY who married Elizabeth CHARCOTE in Philadelphia, PA. Would like to know more about the other Ramsey kids and their families. If you know anything about their descendants, please contact me: Rramsey113@aol.com Thanks!

HENSON, HINSON posted by W. Waters on Saturday, August 30, 1997

Searching for parents of James HINSON/HENSON.Listed in 1800 census. Possible brother or son Elijah HINSON. In Wayne County census 1790 along with Elijah HINSON, Possible children of James HINSON are Abraham, Byran, James and Jesse.

BLOODWORTH, EDWARDS, PROCTOR posted by Donald E. Beck on Sunday, August 31, 1997

Seeking information on BLOODWORTH - PROCTOR - EDWARDS families in early Anson Co., ie. John BLOODWORTH, father of Thomas BLOODWORTH who m. ca. 1802 Tamsie Ann PROCTOR, dau. of John PROCTOR and Linnie EDWARDS. These families may have come down from Edgecombe Co. Thomas and Tamsie moved to Georgia before about 1805.

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