Cumberland
County Queries
July - August 1998
Gilbert McINNISH was born in Cumberland County in 1805, we are attempting
to locate records of his parents.
Contact: amcinn@bellsouth.net
Posted: August 1, 1998
I am looking for any info on my ggrandfather Wiley HARRIS and ggrandmother
Fannie HAYWOOD HARRIS. They were living in Cumberland County in 1881. Children
were Kenneth Elisha, my grandfather, brother "Buck" and sisters
Dora and Viola. The children were raised by other families, Kenneth by
a McNeill family. I would greatly appreciate any information .
Contact: Martha Hodgin Black
MassaDahlin@webtv.net
Posted: August 1, 1998
I am looking for information on my g g Grandfather EDWARD KING BRANCH-
born in l8l2. He was in Cumberland county in the l850 census with his wife
- Tabitha- and children. His wife may have been a Johnson. They moved to
Tennessee in the early l860s due to the civil war. Left one son there.
They then moved to Arkansas.
Contact: John
Posted: August 1, 1998
Mary Ann SMITH (born 1828) married Richard B WATSON in 1850 in Cumberland
Co. She died in 1916 in Cumberland Co. The death certificate shows her
parents as Lewis SMITH (born in NC) and Mary SELL (born in NC). The 1850
census shows a Mary SMITH living with Richard and Mary Ann and being age
60. There is a Mary SMITH buried at Cross Creek Cemetery Number One next
to the above Richard WATSON. If the is Mary (SELL) SMITH the dates shown
are born 19 Jul 1789 and died 10 Dec 1868. This is all that I have on Lewis
SMITH and Mary SELL. Any information would be appreciated. They are my
direct ancestors.
Contact: Larry Noah
larmil-1@worldnet.att.net
Posted: July 31, 1998
I am looking for a lady, oral history, Ann MONROE, married John MONROE
might be a slave bought from slave house in Fayetteville. At time of her
death c. 1940 might have been 103yrs old. Later in her life lived in Moore
county. Daughter was, fact, Mary MONROE JACKSON. Thanks in advance
Contact: Morris T. GOINS great-great
grandmother mogoins@fial.net
Posted: July 31, 1998
Researching the descendants of Angus McINNIS who immigrated from Scotland,
Isle of Jura, in 1819 and settled in Cumberland Co. Children who had issue
were : Isabella b.1809 married Alexander Johnson; Duncan b. 1811 married
Margaret McMillan; Archie b.1814 born Flora McColl; John b.1816 married
Ruth McMillan; Annie b. 1928 married Loyd Gillis; Neill b.1830 married
Margaret McDougald ; Macolm b. 1832 married Sarah Gillis; Daniel b.1834
married Ann McFadyn.
Contact: Jackie McInnis
jmcinnis@utk.edu
Posted: July 31, 1998
Looking for info on the descendants of John KING who died in 1839 in
Cumberland Co., NC. Did he have a daughter named Jeannette who married
about 1817 to Jesse HUMPHREY? Thanks
Contact: Andrea Weil
cweil@worldnet.att.net
Posted: July 31, 1998
I am researching Buie's of Cumberland County-I have just started and
need information on McKay's, Buie's, and McFarlands. I have some information
about Buie's-mainly after the spelling was changed by Duncan Mcfarland
Buie's wife- Mary Jane McKay.
Contact: SBell10171@aol.com
Posted: July 31, 1998
Seeking information on Sarah BAKER born 1826 in Cumberland Co. married
John Allan CAMERON on 3 May 1852 Bluff Presby Church on Cape Fear River.
She died Jacksonville FL 1901. Father was Dugald BAKER Born 1778 died after
1850, son of Archibald BAKER and Margaret___?__. She was probably daughter
of second wife, Sarah KELLY daughter of Angus KELLY and Sarah BAKER daughter
of Archibald BAKER who died 18ll. Were Dugald BAKER and Sarah KELLY first
cousins?
Contact: Alexa Dilworth
adiladub@mindspring.com
Posted: July 31, 1998
Seeking information on father of Christian McPHAIL who married James
MCKETHAN, JR. born l746. Was father Dugald MCPHAIL?
Contact: Alexa Dilworth
adiladub@mindspring.com
Posted: July 31, 1998
Searching for information on CAIN families in Cumberland Co., decended
from John CAIN, b. 1793 in Bladen Co.
Contact: Lee Cain
Posted: July 31, 1998
Looking for Mary McCALL who married John Edward DEAL in 1820's in N.C.
They had a son named John Edward DEAL born in 1828 in N.C. The 1850 census
has a Mary DEAL age 49, with son John Edward age 22. Looks as though this
is who I am searching for. But what happened to John Deal, Senior? John,
Jr. was in California by 1860 working as a gold miner. Anyone know anything
about this family?
Contact: Linda Nolan of Oregon
nolan@kadels.com
Posted: July 31, 1998
Searching for anything about the DEAL family. John Edward DEALL was
born in 1828, the son of John Edward DEAL and Mary McCALL. All were born
in N.C. The 1850 census shows a Mary DEAL without her husband but with
son John Edward DEAL. She was born about 1801. They are in Fayetteville
Dist., Cumberland County at that time. Son John Edward was in California
by 1860 working in the gold mines. Anything look familiar to anyone?
Contact: Linda Nolan of Oregon
nolan @kadels.com
Posted: July 31, 1998
I am searching for any information on the ARMISTEAD family who lived
there in the 1800's. James and Virgil sons of John. I am also interested
in a book, "The ARMISTEADS of Cumberland County, Virginia", The
Virginia Genealogist, Vol 12 & 13, 1968-69?. Can someone there direct
me to a copy? Thank you.
Contact: Iva Billiva@aol.com
Posted: July 31, 1998
MORRISON
Seeking info on Duncan MORRISON, born ca. 1795 in N.C. and wife Sarah,
born ca. 1798 in N.C. residing in Cumberland County in 1850 and 1860 census.
Also seeking info on their son, Nelson A. MORRISON, born ca. 1825 in N.C.
and wife Malivna RIDDLE, born ca. 1830 in N.C. They were married 5 Oct.
1859, probably in Cumberland County.
Contact: STaylor186@aol.com
Posted: July 30, 1998
Looking for information regarding the parents or siblings of Sylvania
BUTLER who married John W. MCLaurin. Any information would be much appreciated!
Contact: Julie wcarle@gte.net
Posted: July 30, 1998
I am researching the name of Culbreath or Culbreth. I just learned today
they lived in Cumberland Co. and moved to Davidson Co. The names in question
are Job Culbreth and Zada Price. They are listed in Cumberland Co. in 1850
Census. Thanks for your help
Contact: Anne Hepler blinds4u@aol.com
Posted: July 30, 1998
Looking for information on desendents of Donald McInnish, was a merchant
in Fayetteville, N.C. around 1800. He was also a member of the Fayetteville
Masonic Lodge in the early 1800s.
Contact: amcinn@bellsouth.net
or wmcinn@mediaone.net
Posted: July 30, 1998
Looking for my ancestor, Daniel RAY from Cumberland County, N.C. He
was a Loyalists in Rev. War, supposedly went to Shelburne, Nova Soctia
after the war. Anyone out there on this family line? Thanks
Contact: Cindy Evans dmacon@bellsouth.net
Posted: July 30, 1998
My husband is a descendant of Lewis BARGE who was a signer of North
Carolina Resolves. I have some information about him and his descendants
but would like to know more.
Contact: Carol Barge barge@flash.net
Posted: July 30, 1998
Looking for ancestoral information on Susannah MCLEMORE, b. abt 1785
d. 1850 in Cumberland County, NC. She was married abt 1809 to John G(Ginny)
Smith of Cedar Creek Twp, Cumberland County. Any information will be appreciated.
Contact: Robert M Butler rmbnc@juno.com
Posted: July 30, 1998
Looking for any information concerning Carolyne JOHNSON (no dates)..She
was the third wife of Peter McLemore SMITH, b.10-17-1831 d.7-26-1908, of
Cedar Creek Twp, Cumberland County, NC. There is some indication (deeds)
that she could be the daughter of Washington Johnson? Any information will
be appreciated.
Contact: Robert M Butler rmbnc@juno.com
Posted: July 30, 1998
Seeking any information about Henry (occ-Cooper) or Thomas (occ-Shipmaker)
SESSON.. Both listed in the 1820 Cumberland Country Census.
Contact: JD Rich gjfarm@3rivers.net
Posted: July 7, 1998
I am looking for information on Stephen GALES and Jane RAYMOND? from
Cumberland County. One son John Harrison GALES b June 1881 in Hope Mills
NC d Jan 18,1932 in Guilford County by a train. We had 2 m that I am aware
of. What I am looking for is information on Stephen and Jane. If anyone
can help I would be willing to share all information I have on the GALES's.
Contact: Windy GALES Leach Haulbrass@aol.com
Posted: July 7, 1998
Looking for information about FAIRCLOTHs of Cumberland County, direct
descendants of Nathaniel Thomas FAIRCLOTH b 6-18-1871 married to Sophia
PUGH b around 1873. Nathan's dad was Hinton and his mom was Sarah Elizabeth
JACKSON.
Contact: Janet Townsend JDW122761@aol.com
Posted: July 7, 1998
Looking for any information on the DEVANE family members from Cumberland
County. The Devane's moved around the later 1800's to Cumberland County
from Bladen and Columbus County. John Young Devane and his wife Irene Melvin
Devane had several children. John moved his family to Cumberland Cty on
an agreement to tenant farm for a Fayetteville man, the man pulled out
of the deal. Any information would be helpful.
Contact: JDW122761@aol.com
Posted: July 7, 1998
I am looking for info on William VARNER, listed in 1820 Cumberland County
Census.
Contact: John Varner varnerism@aol.com
Posted: July 1, 1998
Seeking information on the location of the Daniel McPHAIL cemetery which,
in March of 1817 was described as being one half acre in Cumberland County
located near a branch of Locks Creek. The heirs of Daniel McPHAIL sold
125 acres of land to Thomas MURPHY on March 10, 1817. At that time the
McPHAIL family lived in Hawkins Co., Tennessee before moving to McMinn
County, Tennessee. Thanks for any assistance offered in locating this McPHAIL
family burial ground.
Contact: Doug Purcell dpurcell@the-link.net
Posted: July 7, 1998
Am seeking vital statistics on Abraham Patchett, of Cumberland County,
NC. He is listed in the book, "North Carolina Taxpayers 1679-1790",
by Clarence Ratcliff, as being a taxpayer in 1767. I need documentation
to pursue further.
Contact: Ken Patchett Patch6360@aol.com
Posted: July 7, 1998
TUTON, Harriet was included in the 1860 Cumberland County census, page
450. I'm looking for any information about her.
Contact: Ronald M. TUTON, 6516
Glorywhite St., Lakewood, CA 90713-2218. RTUTON@AOL.COM
Posted: July 7, 1998
My ancestor's name was William ALLEN, Sr., He reportedly fought in the
war, he was born 1748 and we believe he resided in the area of what was
known as Welsh Tract (These are the decendents of the Welsh tract that
existed in Penn.) near Fayetteville. Would appreciate any information on
him. Thanks.
Contact: Richard Allen RAllen9081@aol.com
Posted: July 1, 1998
Looking for burial location of Thomas Howard MASSEY born 24 Dec 1791(?
) Cumberland Co died 20 Jun 1878 Fayetteville, Cumberland Co and wife Mary
Elliott MASSEY born 1796 SC died 20 Jun 1878, Fayetteville. They married
12 Jan 1817 Cumberland Co & lived in Massey Hill section of Fayetteville,
Cumberland Co. Children: Robert J E, Catharine, Mary A, Thomas A J, William
Henry, Susan E, Frances, Ann Elliott, Katherine (#2), Elizabeth. Also looking
for parents of both Thomas & Mary. Thomas' father said to be John MASSEY,
mother unknown. Any help greatly appreciated.
Contact: Elaine McNeill Carr
Posted: July 1, 1998
Looking for father of Thomas James JORDAN born 25 Dec 1835 Fayetteville,
Cumberland Co NC, died 22 Dec 1896 Fayetteville. His mother was Ann SNOW.
Thomas married Ann Elliott MASSEY 02 Sep 1857 Fayetteville, Moses ELLIOT
was bondsman. Their children: Wiley Edwards, Alice, Margaret, Harriet "Hattie",
Sarah Lafayette, Thomas James, Charles, Robert M, Dillon J, Walter Watson.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Contact: Elaine McNeill Carr
Posted: July 1, 1998
Interested in talking to anyone concerning the CULBREATHS of Cumberland
County. Am trying to find parents of my G-G-Grandfather, ARCHIBALD CULBREATH,
born approximately 1816. Any information would be greatly apppreciated.
Contact: Edward K. Culbreath
culbreathe@fcsc1.odedodea.edu
Posted: July 1, 1998
Searching for information on Joseph MORGAN. Believed to have moved to
Tn or Ky late 1700's or early 1800's. Son Henry born in TN about 1816.
Contact: Raymond Morgan
Morgan7907@aol.com
Posted: July 1, 1998
Looking for information about Ellender SIMKINS. He is found in the Cumberland
County 1820 census. If you have any further information about the Simkins
family in the county, I'd be very interested in hearing from you.
Contact: Bobby Jean Simkins
arclight@mindspring.com
Posted: July 1, 1998
