New Hanover County, NC

Posted Queries for November 1996 thru March 1997



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DUDLEY, JARRETT posted by Cameron Dudley on Saturday, November 16, 1996

Thomas DUDLEY, son of Christopher DUDLEY, born ca 1739, married Elizabeth JARRETT


BISHOP, COX posted by Nathan Bishop on Sunday, February 23, 1997

Looking for info. on BISHOP family. Asa Bishop, Thomas Bishop, William Bishop before 1820s. Also, COX family. Eli Cox, before the 1820s

AVERY, BONEY posted by Raymond M. Avery on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Raymond M. Avery 3/06/97

Looking for g-grandfather's roots. His name is Asa AVERY b.? d.1938 married to Annie BONEY. Had three children Ernest Martin AVERY (deceased)b.and d.Wilmington,N.C., J.B. AVERY residing in Jacksonville, FL., Gladys FORMYDUVALl, Delco, N.C. It has been said that his family migrated from Avery Cty to Wilmington. There was a feud of some sort and the spelling of Avery was changed by some families, i.e.; Every. My info is sketchy but I believe it is somewhat correct. Can anyone HELP?

ANDERSON, BLAKE, CAVENAUGH posted by Jane Knowles on Thursday, March 6, 1997

ANDERSON, James William "Bill" b:23 April 1819 where? d:22 Dec. 1864 Pender Co, NC. Married Nancy BLAKE of Onslow Co, NC in 1857. Children were Sara (died in infancy), J.G. 1862-1866, and James Wright 1861-1906 who married Emma CAVENAUGH 1866-1949. Who were the parents of James William "Bill", Anderson and where were they from?

AVERY, MARTIN posted by Linda Hendren on Thursday, March 6, 1997

I am seeking information on an AVERY family from New Hanover County. There was a daughter, Anne, who married John MARTIN, my GGGGrandfather. John was supposedly in a shipwreck in the West Indies as a child. He was rescued by a native and put on a ship to America. The ship landed in Wilmington. Later he was taken in and raised by this AVERY family. The AVERYs owned a plantation somewhere around Wilmington. Can anyone help me to know the names of this family? Any and all information would be appreciated. John and Anne lived in Bladen County later.

BELL, WINGATE posted by Sharon Broward on Thursday, March 6, 1997

According to information provided by another researcher my ancestor James BELL was born in New Hanover County NC and married there to Sarah WINGATE. However his will was probated in Brunswick Co. NC 1793.

BENTON, FIPPS, FOWLER, HINSON, POWELL, RHODES, SMALL, SPIVEY, STRICKLAND, WARD posted by Terry Fowler on Thursday, March 6, 1997

I'm am researching the following lines: BENTON, FIPPS, FOWLER, HINSON,McCUMBEE, POWELL, RHODES, SMALL, SPIVEY, STRICKLAND and WARD.I have my FOWLER family traced back to William Fowler-1688, father ofDaniel (my ancestor). From what I've determined the came to NansemondCo, VA, moved to Duplin Co., NC and then to Columbus Co. NC.I have my McCumbee family traced back to Jacob Cumbo-1815 in the LockwoodFolly area of Brunswick Co.
I have my FIPPS family back to Elijah Fipps-1817 in SC.
The SMALL family is back to William Small -1770 in the Bladen Co. area ofNC,
The SPIVEY family is back to Edmund Spivey who fought in theRevolutionary War at Moore's Creek Battleground. His wife was DanielFowler's daughter Elizabeth.
If anyone is researching these families and would like to shareinformation, please e-mail me.

BOEDEAUX, BORDEAUX, MOORE, WILLIAMS posted by Richard F. Pickett on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Seeking any and all information on the following line: Richard BORDEAUX, his son Richard BORDEAUX, b. 11 June 1818, M. Rebecca WILLIAMS, their son James BORDEAUX, b. 18 May 1846, m. Elizabeth MOORE, b. 6 Jan 1851; their son William BORDEAUX, b. 18 December 1877 in Burgaw, NC, d. 24 May 1945 in Wilmington, NC, m. Juanita McCLENDON, b. 5 May 1884 in Burgaw, NC, their daughter, Helen BOEDEAUX, b. 15 March 1904 in Pender County, d. 25 August 1994 in Pensacola, FL.

BOWEN, FARMER posted by Marcie Brown Astley on Thursday, March 6, 1997

I am seeking any information about David[1] (b1732), David[2] (b1762), Luke (b1765), Ann BOWEN (b1767), or Frances FARMER (b?) who married Luke in 1794 (I think). I have been told a David and a Luke BOWEN may be listed in pre-1790 census and tax lists for New Hanover Co., which I can't find to access. I would appreciate any info--even long, long shots

BRINSON posted by Lee Laliberte on Thursday, March 6, 1997

In the 1790 census of Horry Co. South Carolina there are four BRINSON's listed. Mathew,Sr -Mathew, Jr -John -William. They owned land in New Hanover Co., N.C. Would you have any suggestions where I could obtain information on these Brinsons ?

BRINSON, WOOD posted by Lee Laliberte on Thursday, March 6, 1997

I am seeking any information On Edward WOOD who appears on several New Hanover Co. deeds in 1750' to 1760's with my ancestors. I am interested also in Peter WOOD and a William Wood. William's had a wife by the name of Rebecca. My ancestors were BRINSON. A John BRINSON married a Charity WOOD ca Jan 1799 in Duplin Co, N.C. and they shortly there after moved to Sumter District, S.C. I would like to know who Charity's parents were. Because Wood and Brinson appear on many deeds in New Hanover Co I suspect there is a connection. Can anyone help?

CAVENAUGH, CAVENER posted by Jane Knowles on Thursday, March 6, 1997

CAVENAUGH (CAVENER),Silvester, b:when?where? d:1799,Duplin Co.,NC; m:who? where? Is on 1784-1787 census of NC. Land grant was dated July, 1788. Will is dated 23 April 1799-Jul Term 1799 and mentions 2 sons, William and James. When, where were sons born, marriages, children? Any other information?

CLARK posted by Betty Rogers on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Elliot Alexander CLARK, born ca 1779 NC; married Mary, maiden name unk; came to the Gulf Coast ca 1830; died 1853, Jackson County, MS; left large family with no records! Help! Note: Betty is attempting to locate her ancestor but knows only that the 1850 census info lists NC as his home state at that time. If anyone can provide assistance to her, she will certainly appreciate it!

CROOM, ORRELL posted by Georgia Croom Owens on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Looking for information on George W. CROOM b 1829, d abt 1855, estimate DOM 6/1854 to Martha Frances ORRELL. Had one son George Alvin CROOM,, Sr.(Founded the YMCA and was long time Railroad employee) Need George W. Croom's parents names. Was a farmer according to the 1850 census. Old deeds and wills checked. Latimer House checked

CUNNINGHAM, MARTIN posted by Jim Leith on Thursday, March 6, 1997

P>Seeking info on family of Thomas CUNNINGHAM and wife Elizabeth (maiden name believed to be MARTIN). They are believed to have been in New Hanover Co. 1750's. Had son Thomas and daughter Sarah b. 1767 in New Hanover Co.


DEVANE posted by Larry Duncan on Thursday, March 6, 1997

I am researching the DEVANE family of NC, GA, AL, FL and all other points.


DIXON, DIXSON, NIXON posted by Mary Westbrook-Drake on Thursday, March 6, 1997

I am looking for any information about the DIXON family in New Hanover and Onslow Counties. William, Jonathan, Moses, and Aaron DIXSON were in New Hanover as early as 1734. Jonathan bought land from NIXON at Topsail in 1738. I have much descendants information. The next generation changed the name to DIXON. I think these DIXON'Ss came from PA with a group of Quakers. I can't make the connection. I would love to talk to anyone doing DIXON research.


GILBERT, WRIGHT posted by Edward L. Davis on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Need information concerning David James GILBERT, b 4 May 1819, allegedly comes from Robeson County. Married Charity Thames WRIGHT of Cumberland County 12 May 1840. Died in New Hanover County 7 May 1895.


GILMER, GORDON, STEWART posted by Benson Wills on Thursday, March 6, 1997

My ggrandfather, James Robert GORDON, was born in Wilington 4 Dec 1856, son of James C. GORDON and Bridget GILMER. James R. GORDON eventually settled in Richmond Co NC, married Mary Eliza STEWART, and raised a large family. James C. Gordon, b. abt 1835, had siblings residing in Wilmington, but all indications are that the family moved there from somewhere else.


BOURDEAUX, GURGANIOUS, KINION, WHITE posted by Ray Gurganus on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Below are the families I have in New Hanover County. I'd appreciate any information that can be added or corrected, especially any ideas on the ancestors of Mollie Charlotte, John, and John D. Many thanks. Owen Dudley Malpass & Mollie Charlotte Gurganious Mary Charlotte Malpass John James Malpass David Bunting Malpass b:5 MAY 1847 NC, New Hanover Co Elizabeth Jane Malpass Boney Loving Malpass Joshua Guy Malpass Owen Buchanan Malpass Sarah Margaret Malpass Henry Washington Malpass John Gurganious b:ABT 1794 Noah Gurganious & Margaret A. WHITE b:ABT 1820, NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hill d:ABT 1890 NC, Pender Co., Willard Dinah Gurganious & James Ennis b:9 MAR 1849 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts HiABT 1849 d:4 FEB 1923 Emily J. Gurganious b:1840 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi John A. Gurganious & Sara A. KINION b:1842 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi m:6 DEC 1866 Henry A. Gurganious & Elizabeth KINION b:1843 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi m:30 JAN 1867 Susan M. Gurganious & William Ennis b:1844 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi George F. Gurganious b:1847 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi Mary Caroline Gurganious & Timothy Moore b:1848 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi Mima Gurganious & Joseph Frank Yates b:9 MAR 1849 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi d:1921 Margaret Eliza Gurganious & John P. Ennis b:9 APR 1850 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi d:2 APR 1918 Tabitha Gurganious & Taylor Gurganious b:1853 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi d:1916 Eulalia Gurganious & Peyton Gurganious b:1856 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi d:1918 Murdock Gurganious b:ABT 1859 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi Columbus Gurganious b:ABT 1861 NC, New Hanover Co., Scotts Hi Kinchen Gurganious & Susan Rebecca BOURDEAUX b:25 MAR 1857 NC, Pender Co., Willard John D. Gurganious & Margaret E. Malpass b:1820 NC, New Hanover Co Victoria Gurganious b:5 AUG 1852 NC, Pender Co Elizabeth Gurganious b:1846 NC, Pender Co Margaret Ann Gurganious b:1842 NC, Pender Ray Gurganus Also: http://www.mennonitecc.ca/mcc/


HENRY, MOORE, WOODCOCK posted by David Woodcock on Thursday, March 6, 1997

I'd appreciate anything you have on the WOODCOCKs and MOOREs, and on William HENRY and his family, listed in the 1786 NC Census as residing in the Head of the Sound District; I think he may be the William HENRY who is the father of Rhoda HENRY, my ggggm .


EVANS posted by Truman P. Swain on Thursday, March 6, 1997

I am looking for in formation concerning one David EVANS who led a group of Welshmen from the Philadelphia,Pa area about 1730. He had a son (David,Jr) I believe who was a Presbyterian minister and who did not migrate to NC.


ACOBS, GOODWYN, MAINOR, MERRITT, MESSICK, TYRONE, WALKER, WEST, WILLIAMS posted by Tyrone Goodwyn on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Want to share or receive information about the free colored families of early (mid-1700's on) New Hanover/Sampson/Bladen counties - and those counties' spinoffs (Pender, Duplin, etc...).


HAWKINS, JACOBS, PACETTI posted by Randy Bruner on Thursday, March 6, 1997

I am desperately trying to find a Nettie JACOBS of Wilmington, NC. She was born around 1914 or earlier. Nettie worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company in Charlotte, NC and was transferred to Charleston, SC about 1938. Nettie married a man named Cecil Francis PACETTI in or about April of 1940. They were married by JP in Monks Corner, Charleston, SC. Nettie had dark brunette hair, brown eyes and stood about 5'5" tall. As best remembered by Frank, they had their marriage blest at the Cathedral at the Battery in Charleston. Nettie and Frank were divorced in Bradford County on October 30, 1944. Nettie's father's name was Michael (Mike) JACOBS. She had a brother named Michael, Jr. who was enlisted in the medical detachment of the 120th Infantry of Camp Blanding, FL. Nettie also had an Aunt Ida and Uncle Ed HAWKINS. Any help would be greatly appreciated as to her whereabouts or what has happened to her. Thank you in advance.


JONES, WEAVER posted by Shirley Chandler on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Robert JONES had at least three sons who came to KY in the mid-1700's--Even, Darling, and Isom. WEAVERs also came with the JONES to KY. Looking for any information on Robert's ancestors and spouse


JUSTICE, THOMPSON posted by Edward L. Davis on Thursday, March 6, 1997

JUSTICE family: Looking for information on STEVEN (STEPHEN) JUSTICE (11/15/1851 - 5/18/1929) who married MAY ELLEN THOMPSON (4/11/1856 12/4/1900) in Pender County, NC and later moved to New Hanover County. I need marriage date & place, children's info (dates, spouses, children, etc.) and ancestors!


HENDRY, LEE posted by Teresa on Thursday, March 6, 1997

My ancestor was Robert HENDRY married Ann LEE of New Hanover County, of the Blackriver Settlement. They married about 1778. He came from the Island of Arran on the west coast of Scotland in 1770. He was a Revolutionary war soldier and served under "Light-horse Harry" Lee. He moved to Burke County GA, then to Liberty County GA in 1801. We need more information about Ann LEE. Our researchers tell us that she is a relative of the Robert E. LEE. family


LEVEQUE posted by Adelaide Sirmons on Thursday, March 6, 1997

My great grandfather was Frank LEVEQUE and he was married to a woman named Anglique. He an Angelique were from France but I know for a fact he died in New Hanover County in the late 1920's to the late 1930's. I'm sorry I can't be any clearer about the date of his death. Family history says he owned the land out where GE now sits. Could you please try to find him for me in the land deeds. What I am most interested in is finding out my ggmothers maiden name, I am hoping I can back track and find it somewhere. Any help you can give would be most appreciated. Also, any books you could steer me toward would be helpful. I was born and raised there, but now I live in Oregon and it is a little hard to for me to get information.


LOCKEY posted by Don Houston on Thursday, March 6, 1997

I am seeking information about Caleb Paul LOCKEY. He was recorded in the 1870 New Hanover County census. He served as a state senator. He moved to Fayetteville about 1900. He died Aug 26, 1945. Caleb was a barber for a number of years. I'm looking for any family or personal information about Caleb.


LONDON, LORD, MALLETT, MAUGER posted by Kate Stirk on Thursday, March 6, 1997

I'm gathering the descendants of John LONDON (1747-1816) m.1st Peggy Marsden CHIVERS; m.2nd Ann Thorney MAUGER. John owned a pew at St. James Church in Wilmington. John and Peggy had one son: John Rutherford LONDON (1786-1832) m. Sarah Elizabeth LORD (1799-1865). John LONDON and Anne Thorney MAUGER (1774-1858) had 6 children. Descendants spread throughout South. What happened to Frances M. LONDON (1806-??) m. Lallerstedt MALLETT in May 1835 at St. James. Would like more info on Mary Ashe LONDON (1814-1880) m. Thomas COWAN in Dec 1834 at St. James.


MCKENZIE posted by David Snow on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Searching for the names of Gilbert and Margarett McKENZIE's children. Gilbert b.1740 (Sct) and Margarett b.1747 (Sct) immigrated in 1774 to Wilmington, NC. Gilbert was a loyalist who raised his family in Cumberland Co. After the War with the McKENZIE families of Alexander, Daniel, Donald, Duncan, Hugh, John, Katherine and Sarah. Gilbert and Margarett had a family of at least 3 boys and 4 girls by 1800. I am looking for the names and birth order of their children and inter-family relationships with the other McKENZIE families in Cumberland and New Hanover Counties.


MENIX, MINICK, MINIX posted by Thomas E. Minix on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Need info on family and ancestors of Henry J. MENIX/MINICK/MINIX. He is shown with wife and six children (3 males and 3 females) in 1810 census of Duplin, Co.,NC. Sometime between 1810 and 1820 moved to New Hanover Co.,NC. The family, less oldest daughter shown in 1820 census of New Hanover Co. Sometime in the mid/late 1830's some of the family moved to Telfair Co., GA (2 brothers Henry b. ca 1798; John William b. ca 1805 and their families and their mother Elizabeth), and are shown in the 1840 census there. Need info on parents of Henry J., where he was prior to 1810, and if not born this country, when and what ship and port of entry did he come to the US. The 1820 census list Henry J.,his wife, 1 son and 1 daughter as foreigners not naturalized


GAUSE, LARKINS, MILLER, RHODES posted by Jeanette Howell on Thursday, March 6, 1997

ohn MILLER (b. c1751, d. bef 1816 New Hanover County NC) married 1st Elizabeth RHODES and had children: John RHODES, Ann, Mary and Elizabeth MILLER. 2nd, John married Jane LARKINS, widow, and had children: Richard, Thomas Jefferson, James, and Charles GAUSE MILLER. Jane may have been a memebr of the GAUSE family of Brunswick Co., NC. Charles G., James, Elie Thomas MILLER and others were in Kemper and Lauderdale counties, MS by 1850. I am looking for identity of Elie Thomas MILLER (b 1810 GA) and would love to discuss this line with anyone researching them.


MILLER, SCARBOROUGH, TEABO, TEBO, TEBOE posted by Jim Miller on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Looking for parents of Adam TEBOE TEBO TEABO (d circa 1828) wife Rachel (b. 1776) Christopher Ballenger MILLER (b. 1811 d. 1864 census New Hanover Co. 1840, 1850) Jesse B. SCARBOROUGH (b. 1798 d. 29 Oct 1855) Wife Rachel Elizabeth TEBOE (m. 1828)


CRUDUP, MINGA posted by Joanne Mingia Burch on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Adeline MINGA and Minga CRUDUP married 2-4-1867 in Nash co. N.C. I am searching for information relating to this surname. It is spelled many ways.


LENNON, MOORE posted by Edward L. Davis on Thursday, March 6, 1997

John LENNON (c1700-1757) married Ann MOORE (dates unk) about 1740 in "the Cape Fear area." Ann was said to be a daughter of Joseph Moore. Any information on Joseph Moore would be most highly appreciated


BICKINGS, NEWCOMB posted by Ken Newcombe on Thursday, March 6, 1997

- Charles Bailey NEWCOMB born 1887 in Florence South Carolina lived in Wilmington NC where he died in 1965. His parents were George Baily NEWCOMB and Camilla Horn BICKINGS. Any info Appreciated


ANDREWS, PRIDGEN posted by Jane S. Thompson on Thursday, March 6, 1997

My GGGrandfather Charles J. PRIDGEN born about 1829 in New Hanover was married to Eliza(beth) K. ANDREWS born about 1847 also in New Hanover. I have further information of the Pridgen line, but nothing of the Andrews. Would like to know the parents of Eliza(beth) and any other information of that family. Will gladly share all that I have on the Pridgen line! Thanks!


COSTIN, EDENS, GILBERT, RILEY, WRIGHT posted by Edward L. Davis on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Am researching Sylvester Jacob RILEY, b 30 Sep 1823, m Mary COSTIN, d 25 Aug 1865, buried Oakdale Cemetery. Father was John Cornelius Riley, b 6 Jun 1791, m Harriet Elizabeth EDENS, Children Uilley, Hester, James and Sylvester Jacob. John allegedly born in England. David James GILBERT, b 4 May 1819 m Charity Thames WRIGHT, 12 May 1840, Rockfish, Cumberland County d 7 May 1895. David was Captain in Confereracy and built the home at 9th and Princess which later became the Catherine Kennedy home for the elderly with lumber from his inlaws plantation in Cumberland County.


FONT, ROCHET, ROMERIL posted by Tanjla Vasquez on Thursday, March 6, 1997

My great aunt name was Virginia (ROCHET) ROMERIL. In 1939 she was living in Wilmington, NC because she was named as a survivor in my Grandfather Eugene ROCHET's obituary. Should anyone know of this name, please contact at my email address.


CAPPS, PRIDGEN, ROGERS, RUTHERFORD posted by Stephanie Ann Rogers on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Hello, I am trying to find information on my family. Both my parents were raised in New Hanover county. I am particulary interested in my maternal and paternal grandparents and their ancestors, where they came from: FATHER: Herchel Evans ROGERS, Sr. MOTHER: Julia Ann PRIDGEN MATERNAL GRANDPARENTS: Douglas Lyndon(?) PRIDGEN & Julia Oneida CAPPS PATERNAL GRANDPARENTS: Luther Thomas ROGERS, Sr. & Anna Lea RUTHERFORD


SKIPPER posted by Mary Lehr on Thursday, March 6, 1997

on any SKIPPER's? Thanks Anything available


SEYMOUR posted by Kevin Seymour on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Can you tell me if there's any research on SEYMOUR's in New Hanover Co.? I grew up in Lenoir Co. and go back to 1860, John SEYMOUR. I have no knowledge of anything prior to that. If there is information down in Wilmington that you think would help me, I'd gladly make the trip to check it out. Thank you kindly.


CARR, WALKER posted by Sue Wright on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Annie Elizabeth WALKER CARR, the great-grandmother of a friend, had a coverlet she obtained between 1870 and 1880 possibly in Pender, Wayne or New Hanover County, North Carolina. Embroidered on the border was Memorial Hall. What is/was Memorial Hall and where is/was it located? Thanks for your help.


WHEELER posted by Janice Yrausquin on Thursday, March 6, 1997

Nahor WHEELER, died Dec. 1826 New Hanover Co. married to Margaret. Had 8 children, Margaret Ann, James , Catharine, William Henry, Mary, Effy, Amos, and Nahor Jr.


WELLS posted by Terri Collins on Friday, March 7, 1997

I am looking for info. on the family of Jacob WELLS or J. P. WELLS, particularly between the years of 1850-1890. Thanks!

BOON, HERRING posted by Carmelita Walker on Monday, March 10, 1997

Need parents on Henry HERRING and Penecie Jane BOON(e) who married about 1838-40. Several children b. NC, several b. GA and several in Madison Co. FL. Can't locate them in 1850 or before. Family rumors say they came from Duplin, Sampson, or New Hanover Co. NC.


RATTLEY posted by Robert Jackson on Monday, March 17, 1997

Seeking descendants of Martha Pettiford Rattley (c1824-_____) who moved to Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC about 1860. Martha was the "free Black" widow of William RATTLEY (c1820-185-), Martha's children were James (c1842), William Thaddeus (c1845), Marcellers (c1847) and Mary (1850). Both Martha and William were born "free" in Franklin Co., NC. Martha may have married a Moore after 1867.


BARNHILL posted by A. Virgil Barnhill, Jr on Thursday, March 20, 1997

II am seeking information on all BARNHILLs in Edgecombe and the surrounding counties. I am in the process of updating a book on the BARNHILLs that I published in 1994 and would like to include as many of the Eastern North Carolina BARNHILLs that I can locate

BOWEN, FARMER posted by Marcie Brown Astley on Friday, March 28, 1997

Looking for ANY information on any Luke OR David BOWEN. Both names are listed in 1750 New Hanover Co. tax list and 1750's NC Militia. It's known that my later ancestor, Luke (b176?), married Frances FARMER and had 11 children including James Spearman BOWEN, a printer, who later married & moved to Sumterville, SC. Luke & Frances lived in Fayetteville, until his death in 1826. An obit states he was "a longtime resident of that place."

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