Thursday, March 25, 2010

QUERIES 2009-2010

QUERY: Looking for info on James Potter and Daniel Potter. Both were born around 1790, they may be brothers or cousins. Daniel was buried in a Quaker cemetery.

Douglas Price
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QUERY: I am researching my family genealogy for my granddaughters who have a desire to join the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

We have a patriot who has been recognized by the DAR and need to establish the connection from him (Thomas Greir, Grear, Greer) through his children and grandchildren. I have documentation for all members save his immediate family that were from Guilford County.

I am hoping that your society may offer some assistance in my quest. The information I am seeking is anything (marriage bonds, death notices, etc.) that would pertain to:

George Hamilton born 1783 in Guilford, died 30 December 1857, Wilson County, TN. His wife, Rebecca Grier (Grear, Greer) born 8 November 1783 in Guilford, died 30 June 1868 in Wilson County, TN. Their son James Grier Hamilton born 16 October 1812, died 24 August 1895 in Rutherford County, TN.

Any information can be sent to me as follows:

T. Davidson
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QUERY: Amos Page of 1820 & 1840 Guilford Co & 1830 Rockingham Co censuses SEEMED to live along Horsepen Creek west of or to north edge of Greensboro, AND/OR Summerfield-Stokesdale-Walkertown area, AND/OR along Haw River or Troublesome Creek where they cross into Rockingham County. May Term 1854 Guilford County Court; "Ordered that Moses Owens, (neighbor & guardian of Amos' 5 underage orphans) ... sell a land warrant for forty acres of land belonging to his wards, issued the 14th day of January, 1854, No. 96437...". From this, how can the land location & sale be found?

Arthur Klinger
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QUERY: Gr-gr-grandpa Amos Page was born 1781-1790 (NC?), married 19June1820 in Guilford Co NC, Caroline Simpson born 1800-1805 (NC?). Amos died Apr-May1847 in Guilford County. In 1820 & 1840 Guilford Co & 1830 Rockingham Co censuses. Last 2 children born 1843-1846. In 1850-1851 court appointed Major Moses Owens guardian for Amos' 5 underage orphans. When did Amos & Caroline die & where were they buried? What happened to orphan Ruth Page last seen age 19 in 1850 Guilford County home of Quaker caregivers Dr. Thompson & Dorothy Weatherly (Weatherby)?

Arthur Klinger
aklinger*AT*charter*DOT*net

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QUERY: I am seeking information on Emma Catherine Murray, her parents, and her ancestors. She married my grandfather, John William Murray, on February 14, 1888. They lived in Greensboro--in 1910 John and Emma lived at 606 Fifth Ave and in 1920 they resided at 418 Summit Ave. John and Emma had five sons: Walter Lea (b. 1890), Forrest Harold (b. 1894), Eli Malcolm (b. 1896), Morton McNeil (b. 1899), and John William, Jr. (b. 1904) (my father). I believe her maiden name was Harris. I think she was born around 1866-1870, and her parents may have been Charles and Elizabeth Harris who lived in Melville, NC in 1880.

John Morton Murray
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QUERY: Does anyone know what happened to William and Thomas Cooper, sons of David Cooper, Sr. and Elizabeth Job? We believe John Job was appointed as their guardian in 1797 after David Cooper, Sr. died.

Mrs. Donald Cooper
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QUERY: Does anyone know what happened to Ann Cooper who married Joseph Alexander in Guilford County in 1804? Ann was daughter of David (Sr.) and Elizabeth Job Cooper. Who were Joseph Alexander's parents?

Mrs. Donald Cooper
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QUERY: Does anyone know what happened to David Cooper, Jr. and wife Elizabeth, daughter of John Job? David and Elizabeth were married in June of 1800 in Guilford Co.

Mrs. Donald Cooper
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QUERY: Does anyone know the names of the parents of John Bryant Piercy who was married in Guilford County in 1820?

Mrs. Donald Cooper
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QUERY: I am looking for information on James Henry Blaylock, he was born November 19, 1823, probably what is known as Appomattox County, Virginia. He lived in Guilford, Randolph, and Davidson Counties in North Carolina. His father brought him to North Carolina about 1833. He is son to Martin Blaylock (1793-1871) who I am looking for information on as well. Martin Blaylock was born October 18, 1793 in Halifax County, Virginia.

His first wife died Mary Brittian in child birth. Wizzy Ann is his second wife, born August 27, 1827 and they had 7 children. James Adolphus Blaylock born August 24, 1853, their second child is my next descendant as well. James Henry Blaylock died October 5, 1893 and lies in Hopewell church yard in Randolph County, North Carolina.

Martin, the father and James Henry, the son both were in the Revolutionary War. I am in the DAR and need proof of all this with cover sheet.

Martin Blaylock bought some land on November 3, 1830 from Henry Hampton. The said land totaled 276 acres in Iredell County, NC. This deed was recorded on page 272, Book P, of Records in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Iredell County, in Statesville, North Carolina, under the date of June 30, 1831. Could someone find me a copy of this?

Would anyone know whether the State Archives of North Carolina or another library have a copy of the famous “Blaylock Family Bible”? It has all the dates of the family and history. It was published by the American Bible Society, New York.

C. L. Daniel
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Perhaps you are in addition looking for the father of Martin Blaylock who is also grandfather of James Henry Blaylock? Based on the birthdates provided, both Martin Blaylock (1793-1871) and James Henry Blaylock (1823-1893) would have been born after the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) had ended.

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QUERY: Seeking information on parents/siblings of John Clark (b. 10/13/1788) married Rachel Parker (Daughter of Jonathan Parker) on October 15, 1811 in Guilford County. John Clark died 8/30/1846 and was buried at Rehobeth Methodist Church in Greensboro (no stone), Guilford Co. Cem. Vol. 1, Western section.

Mrs. Constance C. Wehland
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QUERY: Can anyone tell me about Hartwell B. Johnson, his wife Zane Williams or any of their children: James, Laura J., Nancy Clairborne, Elizabeth, Robert W., Flora, Samuel, June, plus two unidentified daughters. The Johnsons lived around Oak Ridge, but some may have settled in Stokesdale to live. Some may have settled Forsyth County or Florida. They had two granddaughters: Minnie who married a Vanhoy and Annice who married a Vaughn.

Samyria W. King
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QUERY: Looking for relatives of Elizabeth Leach Parks. She was born ca. 1785 in Orange County and died before the 1860 Census either in Guilford or Rockingham County. She married Alexander Parks (24 May 1806) in Guilford County. They purchased 33 acres on Reedy Fork (4 March 1823). In 1851, Alexander and his son, William M. sold off personal property to pay off a Deed of Trust in Rockingham County. The couple had the following children: Sarah Elizabeth (Sallie), John, Louis Brooks, George W., and William.

Samyria W. King
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Queries for 2009

Does anyone know the names of the parents of Levina Kernodle (b. 2 Oct 1817 – d. 4 July 1887)? She married Jesse L. Gerringer on 20 Nov 1834 in Guilford County, NC. Jesse was the son of Andrew Gerringer.

Janet Garringer Smith
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John Bingaman located in Guilford County, NC (1779), Grant #1731, as Grantor John Bingeman, Grantee John Bingeman Jr., location on Beaver Creek, a branch of Reedy Fork which joins Farrington’s claim. A Thomas Bingaman also mentioned. There are also other deeds and Indenture I have located.

Has anyone located any earlier information on Bingamon / Bingeman / Bangman / Bingam / Bingum / Bingamin / Bingemin? Does anyone know of any immigration ships that stopped at North Carolina during the 1700s? I believe they may have been Scot-Irish and/or Quaker.

Mary Bingamon Haller
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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Queries for 2008



The following are queries submitted to the Guilford Genealogist for the year of 2008 (Spring-Fall).


QUERY:
Henry Burkett, my 3rd ggf, is said to have been born in Guilford Co., North Carolina in 1794. Who were his parents? What was his date of birth? Did he have siblings? He married Mary Magdalene Epley (born December 1801 in Lincoln County, NC) on the 23rd of August 1819 in Greenville, Greene County, TN. Henry's parents are a big “brickwall” in our family. Many researchers have looked for them for years and nobody has been able to find any mention of them. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Also researching Burnet, Epley, Eppler, Garrett, Key, McAdams, Posey, Pringle, Pulley, Street, Youngblood.

Contact
Katharine Burkett Johnston
sandrine.ici *at* cox.net


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QUERY:
My 15 year search for Brittain ancestors has led me to Guilford County. We believe that James Brittain and Mary Whitty are my wife's directline. They first settled Guilford in possibly the 1740s at Moore's Creek (allegedly). They had several identifiable children, one of which is Samuel Brittain, who was allegedly born at Bruce Cross Roads (now Township).
I have been looking for a WILL for either James or Mary, or really, ANYTHING of consequence, particularly regarding their alleged son, Daniel Brittain, who migrated with his family to East Tennessee. (I have that generation proved).

Contact
Jonathan Brown
davidjohnblocker *at* gmail.com

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QUERY:
Records show that James W. Forbis served as Postmaster of Greensboro, 1893, and James Wiley Forbis was mayor of Greensboro, 1889-1892. Census records show James was the brother of Susan Ann Forbis Cook (who was my great-great grandmother), married to Martin Cook (my great-great grandfather). Susan and James were children of Lucinda and David Forbes (Forbes or Forbis). I have been searching for years for parents of Martin Cook, and since James Forbis was mayor, could there be some historical information on him that could provide some leads?

Contact
Linda Cook Cocchetto
linda-c *at* nc.rr.com

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QUERY:
I'm searching for family of Jane Wilkins Doak (born September 1826). She was married in Guilford County to Patrick James Coppedge of Wadesboro, Anson County, NC.

Contact
Charles F. Thompson
Thompc *at* pbtccomm.net


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QUERY:
I am requesting information about my father, Andrew Paschal and grandfather, Seaburn V. Paschal. I am also interested in other family members and their history.

Contact
John Paschal
Paschaljohn *at* comcast.net

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QUERY:
I have been searching for my 4th great grandmother born somewhere in North Carolina. Joseph Clift, my 5th great grandfather, who came from Talbot County, Maryland is listed on the Orange County 1755 tax rolls (C413). Joseph Clift was married to Mary Edgell Clift my 5th great grandmother. Joseph Clift died in 1790 and Mary Edgell Clift is listed on the 1800 Guilford County tax census.

William J. Clift was the third child of Joseph & Mary and was my 4th great grandfather and was married to (name unknown) 4th great grandmother born in North Carolina on September 3, 1781 and died August 17, 1819 in Morgan County, Tennessee. William is listed on the 1800 Guilford County tax census as head of the household with one wife and one child, Polly, left Guiford County sometime between 1800 & 1802 to reside in Morgan County, TN.

My 4th great grandmother (name unknown) died August 17, 1819 after bearing twins of which one died (Johanna Clift). William J. Clift died January 22, 1847 and is buried in Crab Orchard, Tennessee cemetery with his second wife Mary Casey Penland.

I am looking for where Joseph Clift (5th great grandfather) may be buried in Guilford County, as well as a death certificate, will, etc. I also request any information concerning my 4th great grandmother (name unknown) married to William J. Clift (1799?)--full name, birth place, birth certificate, marriage certificate, and burial place. I have strong information she may have been a Native American.

Contact
Paul L. Cochran
Tainalc *at* yahoo.com

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QUERY:
I need help with family data for WYRICK / WIRICK, WAGONER, and LOY's of Guilford and surrounding counties, 1700 to pre-1870. These families were allied families for SUMMERS and SMITH of which I descend. Hard to be precise when you are not sure who you are looking for.

Contact
Wayne Phillips
Rwphillipsnc *at* belsouth.net
Visit http://www.rwphillipsweb.com for more details about my Guilford connections.

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QUERY:
Joshua Guessford (likely born 14 February 1782 in Guilford County and died in Jasper County, Iowa on 20 May 1862). Married M. Murphy(?) Looking for his parents, birthplace, etc. Thank you!
Contact
Lorena Olguin
ArianaMichaela *at* aol.com

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QUERY:
Hello I am looking for my Great Grandfather, John T. Smith. He was born about 1851 in North Carolina. He and his wife had the following children: Irving C. Smith (b. 1883); Luton Baxter Smith (b. 1887); and Mary Ruth Smith (b. 1897).

Contact
Jay Wheeler
digital_eye *at* hotmail.com


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QUERY:
My ancestor, Captain Peter Summers of Guilford County, was reportedly in the First North Carolina Battalion. I assume this was a local militia, and not Continental First Line. I am interested in locating for research and verification, this fact, and review rosters of the militia, if they exist. The First NC Battalion was under General Lincoln and was part of the Army that surrendered in the Siege of Charleston in 1780.

Another fact I have about Captain Peter Summers is that he accompanied President George Washington to Guilford Courthouse Battleground when he was in the area on his Southern tour.

Can you advise if:
-Militia rosters exist for this time period;
-Where contemporary accounts of the time of President Washington's visit to the battleground are available to review?

I have reviewed the “President's Personal Diary: Southern Tour” by Joseph Hoskins, and only found reference to a group of Light Horse greeting the President's coach as it made it's way toward Salem and Salisbury.

These are family stories that I would like to “flesh out” for future generations.

All help much appreciated

Contact
Wayne Phillips
Philliw *at* chesterton.com

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QUERY:
I am seeking information on Alexander Joyce, reportedly born in 1685 in Ireland and died 5 March 1778 in Guilford County, North Carolina. This Alexander Joyce is listed in many family trees on Ancestry.com, but without any certification. I am interested in information regarding his burial place and date, where I would inquire regarding a will that might be recorded, and any other information regarding his spouse or children that is available. His spouse (second marriage) is listed as Jane Hamilton, married 19 May 1758 in Prince Edward County, Virginia.

Contact
Mark D. Joyce
Mandejoyce *at* msn.com

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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

High Point (NC) Fire Department, 1910





From High Point, North Carolina by J.J. Farriss (1910).

Friday, August 1, 2008

Old photographs of High Point (1910)




These photographs are from High Point, North Carolina by J.J. Farriss (1910).

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Animated Map featuring the Battle of Guilford Courthouse

An animated map detailing the key points of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse is available from Youtube. The animation is approximately 8 mintues in length and features a presentation explaining where in modern day Greensboro the battle took place. The creator and narrator of the map is Michael Swaim. Since viewing this movie is free, it is a must see for anyone interested in Guilford County history.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

The Flag of the Guilford Greys



This was the flag presented to the Guilford Greys by the ladies of the Edgeworth Female Seminary prior to the Civil War.
(Source: The Civil War Ends: Greensboro, April 1865. Guilford County Genealogical Society, 2008)