New Hanover County, NC

Posted Queries for May 1997



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LILLINGTON, LOCKHART posted by Vickie Van Antwerp on Sunday, May 4, 1997

Researching James Lockhart lived in New Hanover middle to late 1700's. Father was James Lockhart, mother Elizabeth Lillington. Served as a Colonial during Rev. War under his uncle Alexander Lillington. I have some letters that he wrote to his mother that were published in the Pettigrew Papers but can not find any information of his whereabouts after 1780's. Also, Alexander Lillington and his decendants. Appreciate any help. Vickie Van Antwerp

TUCKER posted by Jackie Gaither on Sunday, May 4, 1997

I am looking for information on a George W. Tucker living in New Hanover Co. in the mid 1800's. Thanks, Jackie Gaither

JACOB posted by Linda C. Shaw on Sunday, May 4, 1997

JACOB, Joseph. looking for information on Joseph JACOB New Hanover Co. Born 1775 in Hingham, Mass., died 1826 Wilmington I have all information on ancestors would like to share I need information on descendents, obits, marriages, children etc. Also of New Hanvoer Issac JACOB AND Benjamen JACOB

RAY posted by Carol Ray on Tuesday, May 6, 1997

I am following up a lead about a John and Frances Bailey Ray, and their daughter, Edith (Edy) Ray that may have lived in this county or New Hanover in 1756 (the area is now Brunswick Co.). Edith may have had a son, Benjamin, Ray (father unknown) in 1756. Any names of Ray's in this era would be appreciated.

BICKFORD, CROMARTIE, DOANE, HENDRY, TUCKER posted by Wynnette Tucker Welch on Sunday, May 11, 1997

I am seeking the siblings of Ruhamah Doane. She was the daughter of Hezekiah and Thankful Bickford Doane. I need their birth & death dates and place of burial. Hezekiah and family were early members of St. James Church in St.James Parrish located in Wilmington, NC. Ruhamah married William Cromartie and they lived in Bladen County. Ruhamah and William's granddaughter, Catherine Hendry (daughter of Alexander and Thankful Cromartie Hendry) married Hiram Tucker about 1784 in Bladen Co? Who were the parents of Hiram Tucker? Hiram and Catherine were shown in the New Hanover 1820 census records with 6 children.They moved to Alabama soon after the 1820 census were taken. They had a child that was born in Pike County, Alabama ca 1822. In all Hiram and Catherine had 15 children. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Wynnette Tucker Welch

MEYERS, NOLLEY posted by Chris on Sunday, May 11, 1997

Clyda Nolley (my grandmother) married Emil Meyers around 1915-1920. She was originally from Clinton NC, lived in Wilmington. Had two children, Norma and Emil Jr. Would like information on Clyda or Emil or connectons.

CORBETT, GALLOWAY, SELLERS posted by David T. Johnston on Wednesday, May 14, 1997

Would like to contact researchers of the following names in early New Hanover Co., NC and old Brunswick Co., NC. Searching for the family of Thomas GALLOWAY (1740-1782) and Pricilla, his wife. Only proven child was Robert GALLOWAY (1770-1821). Robert married his neighbor Ann SELLERS, dau. of Matthew SELLERS and Ann CORBETT. Both families moved to Kentucky then to Warren Co., MS. Other GALLOWAYs in Brunswick may be kin, how? Matthew SELLERS sold the historic York Plantation prior to relocating in KY

FONT, PENNY posted by CT and Molly Penny on Monday, May 19, 1997

I am researching my family history and I have become stalled out from ambiguous information or no information. I have been searching for "PENNY" family history for over a year now and I have got a lot farther than I thought I would. I am stuck and I can't go any farther. I thought you might could help me. I have many names but I can't find information which links any people. I have found a person named "JOSHUA C. PENNY" which I believe to be my 3rd great grandfather. This name shows up in the 1800, 1820 & 1830 New Hanover census. I am for certain you his parents are? Can you help? Could you give me some tips or either tell me where/how I can find more information. THANKS!

TROTTER posted by Dorothy Todd on Monday, May 19, 1997

On 21 Feb. 1735/36 at a Council meeting at Newton (then the name of present day Wilmington), James TROTTER petitioned for and received a patent for 640 acres in New Hanover County, N.C. I would appreciate any information about the family of James TROTTER and his family. Thanks. Dorothy

ROGERS posted by Stanley D. Rogers, Sr. on Monday, May 19, 1997

Looking for information concerning Thomas ROGERS born in Duplin County about 1751. His parents, I believe were Thomas(1716?-1782) and Elizabeth(no maiden name). Thomas ROGERS, born 1751, had eleven children. Looking also for information concerning child James ROGERS born 2/16/1793 m. Nance (?maiden name) Thomas ROGERS (1751) parents came from Rhode Island to North Carolina. If I can confirm this link I believe I can extend my line back to approximately 1558 in Rhode Island. Thanks for any help. Stanley D. Rogers, Sr.

DRUMMOND, JONES, LILLINGTON, SWANN posted by Jeff Swann on Monday, May 26, 1997

for descendants of Col. Samuel SWANN and wives, Sarah DRUMMOND and Elizabeth LILLINGTON. Son, Samuel SWANN married Sarah JONES, sister of Chief Justice Frederick JONES. Samuel and Sarah have a son, Major Samuel SWANN, who marries Mildred LYON Maj. Saml SWANN was a Rev War vet and killed in a duel with John BRADLEY. Sarah DRUMMOND was daughter of NC Gov. William DRUMMOND and Sarah SWANN of Kent,

BELL, BOURDEAUX, BROWNING, FONT, HERRING, ROGERS posted by Robert Herring on Monday, May 26, 1997

Seeking information on Samuel Herring married to Elizabeth ? who died in New Hanover County in 1829. He willed to the following children: John J. Herring, William Herring, James Herring, Samuel Herring, Dicey Herring Bourdeaux, Martha Herring Browning, Ann Herring Rogers, Sarah Herring Bell. Would welcome any information on Samuel or his children and his decendants. Thanks, Bob Herring

MILLER posted by Jo Storie on Monday, May 26, 1997

George W. MILLER was born in New Hanover Co. in about 1830. He moved to Texas and had a daughter, Eliza Thankful MILLER. On early censuses of New Hanover Co. there is listed a Thankful MILLER who Eliza Thankful must be named after. Who is this early Thankful MILLER? and who is George W. MILLER?

GORDON posted by Benson Wills on Monday, May 26, 1997

Looking for GORDON researchers in Gates, Perquimans, Sampson, and New Hanover counties, mid 19th century.

BAKER, BOURDEAUX, KNIGHT posted by Ruth Hancock on Monday, May 26, 1997

James and Mary(BOURDEAUX) BAKER, George W. and Nancy( ? ) BAKER. James was born 1790 in N.C. and had a son John Franklin BAKER born 1826 in New Hanover Co., N.C. James other children were: Arthur ALPHEAUS, Azilopha Wesley WHO MARRIED Elias James KNIGHT, James Wesley, William Jackson, and Isaac B. BAKER. I have information to share. I need any information from land to marriage records on James Baker or his family while they were in N.C. Thanks.

WILLOUGHBY posted by Ruth E. Collins on Friday, May 30, 1997

I am searching for any, decendants of Louise Willoughby from Wilmington NC. I would appreciate any information on any of the Willoughbys.I think she died around 1926. She married Fred Edward Lamb. Thanks for anyones help. Ruth E.Collins

LAMB posted by Ruth E. Collins on Friday, May 30, 1997

Looking for any relatives of Fred Edward Lamb born in wilmington, N C . He
had two sons Robert Lee Lamb & Frederick Edward Lamb, He was last know
to have been in Jessup Georgia. Both the sons were put in the children
home in Greensboro, NC. around 1926. I was married to Rorbert Lee Lamb(Collins)
he was adoped out of the Greensboro Children home he died in 1988.

Any Information on the Lamb family I would appreciate.

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