New Hanover County, NC

Posted Queries for September thru October 1997



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SMITH, SPRINGFIELD, STRINGFIELD posted by T. DeWitt Smith, Jr. on Tuesday, September 2, 1997

I am researching information on my great-grandfather Holley STRINGFIELD, born in New Hanover County, c. 1839-1840. I do not know when he married or who his parents were. He had a son or sons, and one daughter, my grandmother Henrietta Esabella STRINGFIELD, born October 3, 1874 in Sampson County, NC by his first wife (name unknown. My grandmother Henrietta married William SMITH of Bladen County (Abbotts Township-b. abt. 1836-1837) NC, in 1892 in Georgia. He died in Miss. in June 21, 1923. Four of their three children were born in Georgia: Dessie Holly SMITH, Liska Jane SMITH, Ethel Mae SMITH, Annie Josephine SMITH (I think Stuckey, GA; Macgregor, GA.; Alamo, GA. respectively). He later married a woman named Ella (maiden name unkown) and had several children, Emmanuel (b.1897, Salome (b.1905), Esther (b. 1906), these three died in Chicago,IL (Salome and Esther's last names are listed on the Social Security Death Index as SPRINGFIELD); Nathaniel (b.-unknown) died in Michigan. I know of no other living descendants of the STRINGFIELD family. There are no available records other than Social Security information, that I know of. Any information that I have I am willing to exchange. I do have a web page www.familytree.com, under the title "The William SMITH Family; a.k.a "Willie James SMITH" Any information would help us. I do know that Holley STRINGFIELD and William SMITH are listed in the 1870 Ninth Federal Census.

ABATELLIA, BEST, BETHEA, BLUE, CANADY, HUNTER, JUNE, KING, LEGGETT, ROSE, SANDERS, SHEPARD, SMITH posted by Adela Carney on Saturday, September 6, 1997

Looking for information on the following families: Thomas Alfred SHEPARD ca 1884 m Annie Hester CANADY ca 1895 m 1914. They begat: Thomas Alfred Jr. 1915 m Ruth A. McGOWAN ca 1920 Robert C. James W. Mildred E. m Unknown ABATELLIA Mae Ann Eugenia m Unknown JUNE Jennie m Unknown BLUE Billy d infant Bobby d infant Perry HUNTER ca 1892 died in New Hanover Co. m Serena Elizabeth (Bessie) CANADY 1898 New Hanover Co. they begat: Mary 1924 Robert Perry Arthur William 1928 m Bettie BEST buried Wilmington Nat. Cem. Carl. Clayton Franklin CANADY 1901 m Louella BETHEA 1907 da of Walter B. BETHEA and Lilliam Holland SMITH. They begat: Frances CANADY 1926 m SANDERS and LEGGETT Benjamin Reed 1927 m Betty ROSE Walter Clayton m Eva KING and begat: Nola 19160, Clayton L. , Eva E. Andrew Lovell.

HENRY, WOOTEN posted by John H. Croom, III on Tuesday, September 16, 1997

Looking for information on Dr. John Campbell HENRY and wife, Charlotte WOOTEN, who had a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Henry, born in Florida Jun 27, 1851 and died Apr 1, 1925 in Pender County. Mary Elizabeth Henry married Nathan Richard Croom, Jr. of Pender County.

HENSON, HINSON posted by Stan Henson on Thursday, September 18, 1997

I am searching for an ancestor of mine that may be buried in one of your cemetaries. His name was Newton HINSON/HENSON. He was a Confederate soldier and died of disease in Wilmington, NC about 1861-64. He may have gone by the name of Marion Hinson. Also, I would like to know if there is a Charlotte Raley buried in one of your cementries about the same time period. Your help will be appreciated.

COWART, WILLIAMS posted by Jim Williams on Thursday, September 18, 1997

Researching Jonathan WILLIAMS, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, who first married Frances COWART. They lived in New Hanover Co., NC. They had children including Simeon and Elisha WILLIAMS. Jonathan later remarried after the death of Frances and moved to Pike Co., AL. .

NICHOLSON, POTTER, SKIPPER, SULLIVAN, VERNON posted by Kathleen C. Sullivan on Wednesday, September 24, 1997

</ B>I am looking for help on Caldwell Cullen Christberry POTTER born March 1853 in Brunswick Co in Town Creek area He was son of Andrew Jackson Potter born 4-3-1829 & Martha Elizabeth POTTER Andrew served in Rev. War.His son Caldwell C.C. POTTER was married first to Anna Jane SKIPPER of Brunswick Co 2nd he moved to Wilmington in New Hanover in 1902 he married Dolly VERNON his daughter Martha A. POTTER married George NICHOLSON 7-3 -1911 iI am also connected to many SULLIVANs in New Hanover & Brunswick Cos Thanks dor your help. Kathleen Clark Sullivan

CARNEY, DENIS, MURRAY, YOPP posted by Adela Carney on Wednesday, October 1, 1997

YOPP. Looking for information on the YOPP family on New Hanover Co. Robert William and wife, Marinda DENIS. They had John Aaron 1879 in Onslow Co. who died 1963 in New Hanover Co. He married Ida Emily MURRAY born 1899 in New Hanover Co. Daughter of John William MURRAY and Cora Lee CARNEY. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

CARNEY, HEWLETT, SOLLS, ZELLERS posted by Adela Carney on Wednesday, October 1, 1997

SOLLS: Looking for information on the SOLLS family of New Hanover County. John Frederick SOLLS born 1844 in Germany, m Sarah E. CARNEY born 1854 in New Hanover Co. They had the following children: Louise A. (Lula) born 1874 m Louis Alexander HEWLETT of New Hanover. and Rosa Frances SOLLS, b 1884 in New Hanover, m Unknown ZELLERS. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Have much to share. .

HEWLETT, MEYLAND posted by Adela Carney on Wednesday, October 1, 1997

MEYLAND. Looking for any information on the MEYLAND family of New Hanover Co. Edward Martin MEYLAND b 1904 m May Louise HEWLETT b 1905 in New Hanover Co. They had the following children: Edward Jr. , Robert, and Betty. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I have much to share. .

DICKSON, GREGORY, SHINE posted by Dr. Katherine DeVore on Wednesday, October 1, 1997

Seek info on John GREGORY,planter, of Onslow Co; deeded land to Daniel SHINE, planter, of Jones Co, May 22, 1779 (p 45, Book C3, Jones Co Deeds); also, John GREGORY of Jones Co listed on deeds 1791-93. Seek father of my ancestor, "Miss GREGORY of Jones County" who married Alexander C. DICKSON of Wilmington ca 1800-1810. Alexander son of Joseph & Mary Ann DICKSON of Orange Co, b. ca 1793.

CORBETT, SMITH posted by Shirley Smith on Sunday, October 5, 1997

Am seeking parents of Serena CORBETT, born ca 1835. Found on 1850 census with her brother John CORBETT, both living with Kinny Ridd family in Onslow Co. N. C. Serena married Thomas SMITH 24 Sept. 1855. They had 3 sons, James W. Smith born 1857, John T. Smith born 1859, and George R. Smith, born 1866. Thomas died 22 Oct 1875 and Serena died 20 Dec. 1905 in Wilmington and is buried in the Woolvin/Burnett Cemetery in Middle Sound, New Hanover Co. .

HENDRY, LEE posted by Betty Hendry George on Sunday, October 5, 1997

I am searching for information regarding Ann LEE who was born 26 Dec 1752 in Black River Settlement, New Hanover County, NC. She married Robert HENDRY in New Hanover County Feb 1778. All nine of their children were born in New Hanover County. The family moved to Georgia in 1796. Ann LEE died 31 May 1834 at Taylor's Creek, GA. I have been told that her dates do not match with that of Light-Horse Harry Lee nor Robert E. Lee. The only other name I have as possibly her father is Thomas LEE who was located in Onslow County in 1713. Ann's mother's name was also Ann.

ELLIOT, PERRY, POWELL posted by Diana Granger on Monday, October 6, 1997

POWELL, David ELLIOT, Elizabeth POWELL, Rudolph b. June 30, 1742 son of above named parents. m. PERRY, Elizabeth about 1765 Want any information on the Powell family of New Hanover which can be tied to David.

HENSON, HINSON posted by Stan Henson on Tuesday, October 7, 1997

I am searching for records of an ancestor relative of mine, J. M. Henson. Sometimes spelled both ways, Henson/Hinson. He is reported by the South Carolina Archives and History as a private in the CSA Company I, 17 South Carolina Infantry. J. M. Henson was reported to have died in the General Military Hospital No. 4 in Wilmington NC March 23, 1863 of typhoid fever. I would like to know if you have any records on him or if you know of a confederate cemetry near Wilmington where he is probably buried? I am also looking for Charlotte Raley, his mother and if she is buried near Wilmington about the same time. Your help will be appreciated.

PACKER, TODD posted by Amy Packer on Tuesday, October 7, 1997

My name is Amy Packer and I used to live in Wilmington, actually my sister still works and resides there. Anyway, I was searching your web site and i was wondering if you had done any research on people who lived in Wilmington during 1944-1946. The reason for my questioning is that my biological grandmother lived there about this time and died there when she was approximately 30 years old. Her name was Mae Belle TODD and she had two sons at the time, my father John Wayne (PACKER) and his brother Robert. I want to find out as much as I can about her but its all come to a dead end because i dont know what year she was born nor where. I do know she was buried in Loris, SC, but died in Wilmington. I would think there would be a death certificate a the New Hanover Co. courthouse. You probably cant help me but if you possibly know how i could get this info, possibly over the internet that would be great. if not thanks for your time. thanks from Charlotte, Nc Amy J. Packer

BROWN, HUDDLESTON posted by Jo Huddleston on Saturday, October 11, 1997

Am seeking any information on the families of Robert Henry HUDDLESTON, his brother Harvey HUDDLESTON, and his sons Marvin and Thomas HUDDLESTON, all of whom were from Charlotte, NC but lived in Wilmington, NC in the 1920's-1940's. Robert, Harvey and Marvin are all buried at Bellevue Cemetery. Robert's second wife was Margaret BROWN HUDDLESTON, who continued living in Wilmington after his death, and I would also like to find out something about her.

ATKINSON, BARNHILL, HENNESEY, HENNESSEY, SUTTON posted by Linda Mayer on Tuesday, October 14, 1997

My mother was an ATKINSON from Bladen Co NC........I am looking for info on Wiley ATKINSON b. 1/25/1784, d 8/23/1857 m. to Susannah BARNHILL c1800, Susannah was b. 3/1/1773 and d. 12/11/1859 - they lived in White Lake but may have been from Pitt Co Originally - Need info on Wiley and Susannah please (their son Wilie Alford ATKINSON was my gg grandfather. Also need any info you might have on William SUTTON b. c1757, d. 1804 in White Lake Bladen Co, m. 7/7/1779 to Susannah HENNESEY in New Hanover NC - does anyone know of this William SUTTON or of the HENNESSEY family?? Both died in Bladen Co. If you have any info on these people, please email me at lsmayer@aol.com. Thanks - Linda

BOWEN, SINGLETON posted by Marcia Bowen-Astley on Tuesday, October 14, 1997

I am at a proverbial brick wall in my search for the origins of David & Luke BOWEN. Both are documented as being in the NC Militia for Wilmington is 1748 and 1752. First off, family bible records indicate that a David was born 15 May 1732, no place is mentioned. The IGI has a David christened on 30 Jul 1732 at Bristol Parish, Prince George, VA. The parents are William & Amy BOWEN. In know that in 1777 a William BOWEN, Spyers SINGLETON, and four other merchants petitioned Gov Caswell to either place or have the state place a cannon at the mouth of what I think is the Cape Fear River. Does anyone have any information about a William BOWEN who lived in that area at that time? This bible also states that David had 3 children, Wm (1762), Luke (1765), and Ann (1767). We're pretty sure that 1765 Luke moved to Fayetteville where he died in 1829. This leaves me with a mysterious Luke--born early enough to be in the militia in 1748. Virginia has great records for their militia folk--age, height, date & place of birth, occupation, etc. This doesn't seem to be the case as far as I can see with North Carolina. Has anyone a good idea about where I might find info on the NC militiamen? I've been to the LOC and NARA and found only names and ranks, no other info. ANY info will be very much appreciated--no kidding--no matter how far out. Thanks very much. Marcie F. Bowen-Astley

EVANS, GANDY, MULLENS posted by Willa Dean Reynolds on Tuesday, October 14, 1997

Seek the parents and ancestors of Nancy EVANS, b 15 Feb 1810. MS, died 27 Apr 1853 in Sabine Pr., LA. Nancy's obit said that she was the great-granddaughter of David and Margaret EVANS of Cape Fear Dist., New Hanover Co., NC in 1737, "having migrated from VA in 1735" when the area was opened to settlers. Nancy married Daniel Ross GANDY in AL. His father John GANDY was from NC, his mother Chloe MULLENS was from GA . Does anyone have these families, or know where I can get information? Willa Dean Reynolds DReyno3650@aol.com

EVANS, MURRAY posted by Ernie Murray on Saturday, October 18, 1997

I am interested in the James MURRAY whose deed to William EVANS was witnessed by Thomas MURRAY on 9 June 1757.(New Hanover Book D, p305.) Also, the Thomas MURRAY who lived in the New Hanover, Onslow, Duplin area (Holly Shelter and Angola Creeks) at this time. Particularly, anything about Thomas's antecedents and relations. What is the link between Thomas and James? For that matter, with which James MURRAY is Thomas linked, and how many of them were there? I find reference to as many as 3 Jameses (besides the Loyalist) in this general area at about the same time.

WEST posted by Fran Powell on Sunday, October 26, 1997

I am searching for source of info on New Hanover WEST families who were cut into Bladen when it was formed in 1734; also for source of info on New Hanover WEST families who were cut into Rockfish, Duplin Co. when it was formed, 1750. Where might I look for such information? Any help appreciated. Thanks.

BIRD, BYRD, CATES posted by Dick Hamly on Thursday, October 30, 1997

BYRD/BIRD - Looking for the ancestry of Rachel BYRD, who married James CATES in New Hanover County in July of 1849. They lived just West of Willard. She is buried just outside of Burgaw on the Massingill property.

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