Cumberland
County Queries
March - April 1998
I am looking for infomation on Alexander McLENNAN (McLENDON) b: ca 1794
and his son James Alan MCLENNAN b: ca 1839 in Cross Creek. Alexander McLENNAN
and family were in Cumberland County in the 1850 Census, and then subsequently
moved to Alabama by 1860. Any information on these McLENNANs would be appreciated.
Contact: John Rickman Holland
cobo@primenet.com
Posted: April 27, 1998
Looking for Mariah Janie BUNN, daughter of Levi BUNN and of Georganna
Wilson. Ducan [Duncan] BUNN and Martha ?? were Levi's parents. I have no
dates. Mariah was born in Harnett Co. as was my Father Jack Pickford RYALS.
B.2 Dec1922 D.25Oct1995 in St. Augustine, Fl.
Contact: Jackie [RYALS] Prescott
piddler55@webtv.net
Posted: April 27, 1998
I am searching for information about John GRIFFIN (1743-1840). One of
his sons was Isaac. They had left and were in AL by about 1820.
Contact: jbpnomad
Posted: April 27, 1998
Seeking information on AVERA families that lived in Cumberland County,
NC in 1820 census and migrated westward to Sumter County, Alabama by 1850.
Contact: Max Carroll
Max.H.Carroll@worldnet.att.net
Posted: April 27, 1998
I am looking for Daniel McDONALD born 1800 abt and married to Harriett
CARROLL and Harriet HEIDLEBURG in Perry/Jones/Jasper Co MS. I want to know
his father's name(John?)and their life in Cumberland Co prior to 1800-1810
and on back to Scotland.
Contact: Sandra McDonald
sandramcdonald@hotmail.com
Posted: April 27, 1998
My ancestor William B MORRIS was supposedly born in Fayetteville on
Mar 1 1822 to Nimrod MORRIS and Delaney Parrish MORRIS prior to their moving
to TN. Thank you for any Information.
Contact: Larry Morris
lmorris@computer concepts.com
Posted: April 27, 1998
John, James, William, circa 1740 - 1790. Early settlers of Cumberland
Co. Was spelled GALLIMORE in Augusta, VA and NC court records 1750-1770.
All help appreciated.
Contact: Phil Gilmore
philgilmore@teleplex.net
Posted: April 27, 1998
We are interested in researching my husband's family history. Father's
name: Bobby Ray WIGGS, b. 1920s, Mother: Hazel Grey AVERITT WIGGS, b. 1930s.
Contact: Beth Wiggs BethWiggs@aol.com
Posted: April 27, 1998
Looking for information on John SHAMBUREGER. He was born abt. 1768 in
Cumberland Co. N.C
Contact: GardnGerty GardnGerty@aol.com
Posted: April 27, 1998
I am hunting for an ancestor Christopher MACRAE who was living in NC
with many decendants in 1810. His grandfather was Finlay, father Duncan,
and brother Donald. He came from Lochcarron, Ross shire Scotland. His birthdate
is probably 1743. There is a Christopher McRAE listed in the Cumberland
Co Census of 1790, who had 7 children. He died in 1815. Does anyone have
any further information on this Christopher? If so I have the rest of Scottish
& Australian Family tree.
Contact: Debbie johnanddebbie@erols.com
Posted: April 27, 1998
Seeking information on my grandfather, William Henry BACOT who lived
in Cumberland County at the time of his death. He was married to Mary Elizabeth
STRICKLAND. They resided in the Seventy-First township. He had 4 sons-
Melton, James, Gilbert, and Lacey. Two daughters, Ollie and Elizabeth also
resided in Cumberland County. William Henry BACOT passed away in 1968.
Would appreciate any information anyone has concerning my grandfather.
I would love to know about his father and mother and where they were from.
Contact: ElaineL324@aol.com
Posted: April 27, 1998
I desire to find out when a Duncan or Malcolm BLACK arrived in Cumberland
County and from what part of Scotland. I believe it would be in the 1760-70s.
Contact: Darryl Black dblack@nortel.com
Posted: April 27, 1998
Duncan MUNROE was born abt.1784, Scotland, married TEDDER, Nancy May
14, 1812. Children: John Anthony born May 24, 1819. Searching for any information
on Duncan and any other children. Possibly lived in Cumberland County,
married in Robeson County.
Contact: DeAnn Monroe Steely
kzsteel@lcc.net
Posted: April 27, 1998
I am trying to locate a John TAYLOR who is a descendant of Martin Dooley
TAYLOR. He lived about 10 miles northeast of Fayetteville (Cumberland City),
NC on the east side of the Cape Fear River, south of the Old Bluff Presbyterian
Church and near the waters of Locks/Dunfield Creeks. He lived from about
1770 to 1830 and was a farmer. He married Annie Powell TAYLOR of Cumberland
City, NC in 1794. They had one son, Thomas Powell Taylor b 1796 NC: (m.
Sarah EDWARDS Jan 6, 1824.) They later migrated to Sheby City, TX. .
Contact: Donna Conner
SCC01755@mail.WVNET.EDU
Posted: April 27, 1998
Searching for family of Emily WADDILL b.ca 1831 Cumberland Co, m.18
Apr 1849 to Calvin E. SPENCER of Anson County, d.1889 Drew Co. Arkansas.
Believe her father is named Thomas WADDILL and that she is a grand-daughter
or great-grand daughter of Edmund WADDILL of Randolph County, NC. Have
found several Thomas WADDILLs in Cumberland and cannot sort them out.
Contact: Karen Hayes
karenhayes@compuserve.com
Posted: April 14, 1998
I am researching these families in Cumberland and surrounding counties.
Joseph Daniel NORTON married Sarah Catherine HAIR. Joseph's parents were
Alvin and Sallie Smith NORTON. Sarah's parents were Nathan J. and Bethel
Marshburn HAIR. I will exchange information with anyone on these families.
Contact: Bea Norton bnorton@searnet.com
Posted: April 14, 1998
GRAHAM, Archibald W. (b. between 1825-1835; d Before 1180) married Alice
BURNS (b. August 1833; d. After 1910) October 12, 1854 in Cumberland County,
NC. Children were Margaret Alice, b. 1859 in NC; Neil Archibald, b. February
16, 1862 in NC; and, James W. Graham, b. May 1864 in NC. I am seeking information
leading me to the father and/or mother of Archibald W. GRAHAM. Any assistance
would be most appreciated. Willing to share descendant information.
Contact: David Graham Hassell.
hassell@hctc.net
Posted: April 14, 1998
I am searching for information on the ancestors, descendants, and siblings
of John A WATTS SR b 1749 Cumberland Co NC d 1819 Covington Co MS m Judith
RAWLS b 1752 ? d 1823 Covington Co MS. If you have information on this
WATTS line, please contact me.
Contact: Findmykin@aol.com
Posted: April 14, 1998
I am looking for any information on a Mrs. J.F. BURGESS. She was the
daughter of William James KENT (d. 12-17-27) and Frances (Fannie) KENT
in Fayetteville. Her brother was John Slaughter KENT (my grandfather).
She lived on Haymont at the time of her father's death. Unfortunately,
this is the only lead I have on her. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I will share info on KENT family. Thank you.
Contact: Catherine Kent Walker
cjwalker@alltel.net
Posted: April 14, 1998
I am searching for any information on my ggg grandfather J.A. HOWARD,
b7-22-1823 d 4-28-1888. He owned 293.1 acres in Cumberland County that
was taken over by Fort Bragg. He was buried on his farm along with his
wife Sarah J. Their bodies were later moved to the Great Marsh Baptist
Church in St. Pauls, NC by my g grandfather Carlton Hubbard HOWARD. J.A.
Howard's property was adjacent to 3 other parcels also owned by Howards.
I don't know if these were brothers or a father and his three sons. J.A.
Howard and Sarah J. Howard had at least one issue George M.Dallas Howard
b 3-13-1849 and d 4-2-1917. If you have any information please e-mail me.
Contact: Donna Cawiezell dcawiezell@aol.com
Posted: April 14, 1998
Eliza WATSON, 18,is listed in the 1850 Cumberland Co census with her
parents Henry, 33, and Rebecca, 37, WATSON. Is this the same Eliza Watson
that married Archibald Odom in Cumberland Co August 20, 1860? If so, I
would love to know more about Henry and Rebecca. Was Rebecca a MALTON?
Did Henry and Rebecca also a son named Richard Thomas or Thomas Richard?
Contact: SCraycraft SCraycraft@aol.com
Posted: April 7, 1998
I am researching the MCDONALD family of Cumberland and surrounding counties.
I am searching for Daniel MCDONALD who married Miranda Rebecca ANDERSON.
Daniel MCDONALD's father was James McKay MCDONALD who married Molcy (Mandy)
Marie HONEYCUTT. James McKay MCDONALD'S parents were Daniel and Lovedy
McMillian MCDONALD. I will share information I have on these families.
Contact: Bea Norton bnorton@searnet.com
Posted: April 7, 1998
I am researching the ancestors of Joseph HARE (1749 - 1853; yes, 1853)
who was apparently born near present-day Fayetteville, Cumberland Co.,
NC and one of 10 or 11 children. At present, we suspect that his parents
were Joseph (Sr.) and Ann Hare but have not confirmed this yet. It is also
suspected that his father (Joseph, Sr.?) may have died circa 1756 and that
his children subsequently moved from Cumberland Co. to the northeastern
coastal areas of NC. Any info on JOSEPH, his parents and/or ancestors would
be very much appreciated.
Contact: Bob ANC1779@aol.com
Posted: April 7, 1998
I am doing research on my gg-grandmother, Mary TIMS. I don't know much
about her, except that she married John SPARKS, and they had a daughter,
Laura.Amos TIMS migrated with some of his sons to Cumberland Co. They are
found mostly as THAMES. I would appreciate any info on TIMS/THAMES. Thanks
in advance.
Contact: Gina Clingan
littlewingtalks@webtv.net
Posted: March 31, 1998
I am researching John BEDSOLE who appears in the 1790 Cumberland County
census. I am also researching any BEDSOLE's living in the area.
Contact: Kelly Bedsole KBSaucier@aol.com
Posted: March 31, 1998
Need information on Thomas and Agnes GREEN and their daughter Clara
Louisa B.1830 in North Carolina. They are from Cumberland Co. and migrated
to Ga about 1850. Any help on this family will be appreciated.
Contact: Linda Cochran LULU23285@aol.com
Posted: March 31, 1998
Looking for information on Cullen Jr. CORNETT and Family. They were
in Cumberland Co. in 1840. Would appreciate any information on the children.
Contact: Linda Cochran LULU23285@aol.com
Posted: March 31, 1998
Wish to identify parents and family of Stephen COLLINS born 9 April
1763 Cumberland CO., NC. He served in the Rev. War and continued to live
in Cumberland until 1805 when he moved to Williamson Co., TN. In 1807,
hemoved to Maury Co., TN where his daughter Sarah, born in NC, married
William D. Hamlett. He also had a daughter Anna who married a Hinds and
lived in Maury Co.,TN. Is it possible that he is the Stephen listed in
the 1790 census of Moore Co., NC, in the household of Henrietta Collins?
Contact: Arlina amoss@sunline.net
Posted: March 13, 1998
My great-greatgrandfather Jesse DAVIS was in Civil War. 2 Battalion Local Defense Troops Co. C. Fayetteville Arsenal and Armory Batt'n,Volunteers for Local Defense. Could any one help me with any history on this Battallion? Who all were in this Battalion? Are there any books on it or pictures of the Arsenal?
Jesse DAVIS married Arpie Euphenia JONES possibly in Fayetteville on
8 Dec. 1872. Seeking proof of this marriage. JESSE's father was Gatlin
DAVIS (d. July 20, 1847) and his mother was Susannah SMITH. Also was unable
to find their marriage. I have lots on this Davis family and will share.
I don't understand why GATLIN DAVIS family didn't have estate papers,as
he had many children. The Davis's were well known in that area. Most were
merchants. Many thanks for anyone's help.
Contact: Lois Spurrier Glasgow
logl@usit.net
Posted: March 13, 1998
Looking for information on a Sarah MANES/MANIS b. 1787 and d. 18770.
She married a William PAYNE. Also info on William MANES of Bear Crk area
and ancestors of a Seth MANES. email address: jannax41@evansville.net
Contact: J. Damon Manes
jannax41@evansville.net
Posted: March 13, 1998
Am desperately seeking the parents of Samuel WOMBLE born 4 July 1763
in Cumberland Co.,NC. He wed Jane Cheek TYSON 23 December 1784 in Moore
or Chatham Co. Any info will be most appreciated.
Contact: Elizabeth Deihl Edeihl@tinker.com
Posted: March 13, 1998
Robert GRAHAM, of Scotland and Cumberland Co., NC was said to be the
father of Anthony GRAHAM (b.1770, NC;d.aft 1860,MS). Anthony and Assenith
(Thomas) GRAHAM were the parents of at least three children: Ann, Edward
C. and Lorezno D. Edward C. and Rachel Ann COLLIER (married Rankin Co,
MS, 9 Aug 1838) are my great grandparents. Would like to learn more about
Robert GRAHAM and his family. A Robert GRAHAM was in the 1790 Cumberland
County census as a free white male, age 16 years and upwards.
Contact: Shirley B. Alexander
sba@bitstreet.com
Posted: March 2, 1998
Accus BASS married Polly McINTYRE ca. January 1, 1814 in Cumberland
Co. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Contact: Steven Bass
tourist@worldnetla.net
Posted: March 2, 1998
Looking for any info in reference to Stephen J. MIDDLETON is said in
documents he was "of Cumberland" was there in 1800. He is in
Natchez Dist. MS by 1803-5. If you know of any little thing please contact
me.
Contact: Pauline Hallett
Pollywog@ctaz.com
Posted: March 2, 1998
Researching family of Nancy HARVILL, who married William H. BAKER in
Cumberland County 1/26/1844. Need Nancy's parents. Possibility that they
are Robert HARVILL and Polly STONE, married Cumberland County, circa 1819.
Nancy was born circa 1820. Completely stopped on the HARVILLE-HARVILL-HARVIL
line in Cumberland County about 1820. Any information would be greatly
appreciated as we have been working on this for approximately 15 years.
Contact: Constance C. Wehland
3892 College Avenue Ellicott City, MD. 21043-4609 wehland@erols.com
Posted: March 2, 1998
Looking for information on the ancestry of Norman URQUHART b. abt. 1750
in Scotland, d. 1840 in Pine Level / Montgomery Co / AL. m. to Janet Bethune
before 1774. My husband's Urquhart family traces the following: Norman
URQUHART b. abt 1750 in Cumberland Co / NC m. Elizabeth Smith. Any information
would be greatly appreciated.
Contact: Pam Jenkins pamkj@sonnet.com
with ATTN: Doris Urquhart in the subject line.
Posted: March 2, 1998
I am researching the DOWLESS surname, in particular, a William Ben DOWLESS,
born August 8, 1894, reportedly in Hope Mills, NC. I am interested in determining
who his brothers/sisters and parents were. I believe his father was John
and his mother was Addie Jackson.
Contact: Bob Dowless NCRedleg@aol.com
Posted: March 2, 1998
I am looking for my great-grand father Amos ROYAL, I have very little
information on him other than he married Caroline HONEYCUTT, and lived
in the Black River area of Cumberland. Any and all information would be
appreciated.
Contact: Anne teria@tiac.net
Posted: March 2, 1998
STARLING, CAMPBELL, SIMMONS, KINLAW, BEDSOLE, SALMON
Looking for Martin Fuller STARLING, m. Lillie Pauline CAMPBELL 2/11/1900
and lived at Cross Creek. Leslie STARLING m. Mattie SIMMONS 5/11/1918 and
lived in Fayetteville, children: Marcus and Stanly. Will STARLING m.?,
children: Norman (Jack), Lou STARLING, m. P.C. (Pete)KINLAW 1/29/1905,
children: Lawrence. Mary Elizabeth STARLING (Lizzie), m. Farley BEDSOLE
12/28/1901 and children: Bessie and Thelma, and they lived at Cross Creek.
Emma (Sis) STARLING, m. John SALMON 4/21/1907. Sarah STARLING , m. William
LUCAS 11/22/1871. Anyone with connection to these people, their parents
or children, and willing to share their information with me, please contact
me at my e-mail address.
Contact: Richard B. Honeycutt,
ptps@vnet.net,1026 Old Lilesville Road, Wadesboro, NC. 28170
Posted: March 2, 1998
Marshall H. STARLING b. ca 1850, who m. Sarah Ann HARRIS Jan. 28, 1874.
Their Children were Martin Fuller, Leslie, Will, Lou, Mary Elizabeth(Lezzie),
Emma(Sis) and Sarah. Martin Fuller STARLING b. ca 1870, who m. Lillie Pauline
CAMPBELL, dau. of Henry P. and Margaret CAMPBELL. Their children: Eula
Mae, Lillian Gertrude, Lonnie Chester, Bertha Lee and Violla. Would appreciate
any help with these families in regards to their parents, spouses and children.
Contact: Richard B. Honeycutt,
1026 Old Lilesville Rd., Wadesboro, N C. 28170.
Posted: March 2, 1998
