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
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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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