New Hanover County, NC

Posted Queries for April 1997

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BORDEAUX, BOURDEAUX, COOPER, LAMB posted by Amy Bishop on Friday, April 4, 1997: I am trying to locate others researching the BORDEAUX / BOURDEAUX lines. My greatX3 grandfather was Moses T. Bourdeaux, b ca 1792 NC. He and his wife, Martha COOPER, b ca 1792 were living in Lillington, New Hanover Co when their son Daniel J was born ca 1819. The son changed the spelling of his name by dropping the first 'u'. He married Margaret S LAMB, b 11 Nov 1824 in Lillington. Margaret was the daughter of Isaac Cowan LAMB. I would like to find the names of Daniel J BORDEAUX's siblings, as well as those of his father. I also wish to find the parents of Martha COOPER. I have a considerable amount of information on the family of Margaret "Sena" LAMB & her sister, Isabella Catherine "Kate" LAMB, as well as descendants of one child born to Daniel J BORDEAUX and will be happy to share. I can

SNIPES posted by William R. Snipes on Friday, April 4, 1997: Seeking descendants or information about Nelson SNIPES, who according to family tradition, was born in Marion Co. SC and immigrated to NC, probably before 1840. Marion county probate book says he married Elizabeth Coleman by Sep 1840. Appreciate all information on this family.

BLOODWORTH, BOWEN, HARNET, LOVE posted by Marcie Brown Astley on Monday, April 7, 1997: >During the Rev. War, from late-Jan 1781-Nov 1781, the Brits had control of Wilmington, NC. During this time, the Brits "on their way to New River to get old Mr HARNET, killed 8 men . . . at a house on the road 8 miles from Wilmington . . . . 7 men and Major LOVE. . . . Col BLOODWORTH . . . came to this house on the road, then occupied by one David BOWEN and found them. . . ." There is no mention of what happened to David Bowen at that time, if anything. Curiously, tho, his wife Elizabeth was appointed Admx of his estate in early-1782. Any suggestions as to where or how I can continue to get more info about him

posted by Dorothy Roberts on Monday, April 7, 1997: I have some data on Henry PICKETT; and I'm looking for ANY PICKETT who had a daughter, Sarah b. NC ca 1793. She married Hezekiah GRANT, and they lived in Duplin Co., until he died in 1836 and then in 1850 she went to Pike Co., AL. I think she and Hezekiah also lived in Onslow Co., perhaps only briefly. Can you please enter this also as a New Hanover query? Thanks.

FONT, WALLER posted by Phyllis WALLER Moulton on Monday, April 7, 1997: 3GGfather Joseph WALLER (d. 1878 Lenoir Co, NC) married Rebecca WILLIAMSON (d. 1873) before 1816. Lived in New Hanover, Duplin, and Lenoir Counties. Rebecca probably daughter of Stephen WILLIAMSON of Sampson Co. In Woodington area of Lenoir Co. in 1830's. Approx. 6 children: Stephen, Haywood, Asa, William, Mary, & Susan. 2GGfather Stephen WALLER (b. 5/1818 d. 10/1869) m. Elvia E. WINGATE(b. 7/1827 d. 11/1908) : 8 children. 1GGfather Stephen Malachi WALLER (b. 3/1856 d. 10/1931) m. Nancy WILLIAMS (b.6/1858 d. 6/1938) 12/1875, dau. David WILLIAMS Sr. and Penelope BROWN.

CARNEY, HOCUTT posted by Adela Carney on Tuesday, April 15, 1997: Looking for any information about HOCUTT from NC. Started with brothers John and Edward. in the 1600's. I have a lot of information, but are now looking for dates and related families. Also CARNEY from Wilmington, NC area. My grandfather was Albert Benjamin CARNEY (1895), siblings: Robert Norwood CARNEY (1897), Mary L. CARNEY (1900), Herman D. CARNEY (1903) and Mildred K. CARNEY (1910). Parents: Robert CARNEY (1868) and Martha A.??(1876). Aunts and Uncles:Sarah (1854), Ann (1856), William (1863), Margaret (1865), Tobias Jr. (1869), Effie (1876) and Christopher (1880) Grandparents Tobias CARNEY Sr (1833) and Mildred ??(1840). Any information would be appreciated.

PARISH, PARRISH posted by Charles S. Miller on Tuesday, April 15, 1997: Interested in corresponding with anyone interested in the families of William PARRISH of 18th C. New Hanover County and his son, Henry, of new Hanover and Duplin, who served in the Revolution and emigrated to Georgia, dying in Bulloch County. Thanks.

LILLINGTON, LOCKART posted by Vickie Van Antwerp on Monday, April 21, 1997: Looking for information on Gen. Alexander LILLINGTON and family including the Lockahrt line through James and Elizabeth (Lillington) LOCKHART.

BORDEAUX, HERRING, ROBITZSCH posted by Anne on Wednesday, April 30, 1997: I am seeking information on the Bordeaux / Robitzsch / Herring families from the region of New Hanover Co., NC. I have the following names.:
William Godfrey ROBITZSCH b. 1805 m. Ellen BORDEAUX b. 1910
William G. ROBITZSCH b. 1826 m. Susan BORDEAUX
LaFayette ROBITZSCH b. 1857m. Exemina HERRING (they moved to mid. Ga)
John W. HERRING b. 1820and Martha b. abt 1833, parents of Exemina I will gladly share info on the family that moved to Georgia. Anne Any information will be appreciated

GREEN, LATHAM posted by Willard M. Greene on Wednesday, April 30, 1997: I am looking for information on the family of Elizabeth LATHAM who was married to John S. GREEN in New Bern, NC on 6-20-1811. She died in Wilmington, NC 2-18-1883 approx. She was the daughter of John and Susan Latham. Would appreciate any info on her family, especially ancestors.

MCLEAN, POE posted by JoAnne Dance Dyer on Wednesday, April 30, 1997: I am looking for information on Warren POE who was on the 1870 census in Chatham Co. Any information on his family would be appreciated. Also I am looking for information on John C. POE who is the father of Ida Mae POE (b. 1870 NC) who married Margaret Julia MC LEAN and/ or Ann Peabody MCLEAN in 1849

MOORE posted by Lisa Nichols Hopper on Wednesday, April 30, 1997: Would appreciate any info on Benjamin D. Moore d. circa 1834. Married 1) Dorcas JONES (daughter of John Jones) Married 2) Jane ?. Benjamin's probable father is James Pettigrew Moore. Also son, Alfred M. Moore married Anna J. (HERRING?). Any info on the Moore's of Moore's Creek , and especially this line appreciated!.

ROGERS posted by Edna Clack on Wednesday, April 30, 1997: Can anyone shed any light on the James Rogers living in New Hanover Co, NC, in 1790? Thank you.

SAVAGE posted by Jack Savage on Wednesday, April 30, 1997: Looking for parents of Michael Savage, born about 1804.