New Hanover County, NC

Posted Queries for September 1998

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DAY, JUSTICE posted by Ryan Justice on Saturday, September 5, 1998: John Elzie JUSTICE was born on 12/15/1874 in Wilmington, NC (I think). He married Emma Jane DAY on 9/5/1902. He died on 9/30/1922 in Rosetta, MS. John, Emma, and Carlos are buried in the cemetery at Rosetta. Their children were: Julius, Thelma, Lurlee, Carlos, and Jacob. He served in the merchant marines before coming to Mississippi.

MOTT posted by Wynelle R. Bernhards on Saturday, September 5, 1998: John MOTT and Benjamin MOTT owned land in New Hanover CO, NC around 1725 - 30. Maybe Joseph MOTT also. Can anyone help me to find any more information about them? I would really appreciate your help.

LOWELL, RETTOR, STANDLEY posted by Joe Walker on Wednesday, September 9, 1998: October 11, 1797 New Hanover co., "Kitsey RETTOR married Samuel LOWELL August 7, 1799 New Hanover co., "Kitsey LOWELL married Jonathan STANDLEY Jonathan STANDLEY was a large plantation owner in Sampson & New Hanover NC. He died in 1830 in Wilmington, NC at the age of 65.

MOON posted by Joe Walker on Wednesday, September 9, 1998: Sarah MOON and Thomas MOON were listed on the same page of the 1790 census, New Hanover county. Sarah must have had a large plantation because she owned 76 slaves and Thomas owned 14. Any help would be appreciated,

HUDSON, JOHNSON, MILLER, PARKER posted by Bryant D. Miller on Wednesday, September 16, 1998: HUDSON, JOHNSON, MILLER, PARKER, I am looking for a connection between William Parker MILLER, Sr b. 5-6-1786 New Hanover Co. N.C. m. 1818 to Eliza Jane Johnson in N.C. d. 1850 Dothan Houston Co., AL AND Noah Lynch MILLER b. 1849 in AL, m. 1870 to Gatsy H. Bassett, Carthage, Leake Co., MS Their children were Charles Oscar MILLER, Wesley MILLER, Hanse MILLER, Ida MILLER of Lamar Co. MS. William Parker MILLER, Sr had a son John James MILLER b. 1830 New Hanover, N.C., m. 1856 Coffee Co. AL to Mary Jane HUDSON of New Hanover, NC, d. 1-1-1904 in Lamar Co. MS Mary Jane's father was Alfred HUDSON b. 1801 New Hanover, NC d. 1890 Coffee Co. AL. Was Noah the grandson on William Sr.? Who was Noah's father? Is this even the same family of Miller's?

LAWTON posted by Eileen Lewellyn on Tuesday, September 22, 1998: Looking for Benjamin LAWTON family, died 1862, buried in Wilmington, NC. Possibly worked for mining company. Left PA about 1840. Born 1778 in England. His father was John. Had 10 children in PA, most being born in England. Possibly looking to find out if he had any family in NC. Please reply to

BURNETT, WOOLVIN posted by April Henderson on Tuesday, September 22, 1998: Do you have any information on the WOOLVIN/BURNETT Cemetery in middle sound,New Hanover County? Thanks,

JOHNSON, MCCANNE, MILLER, PARKER, PARTIN, RAINEY, SLAYDEN, WOOD posted by Jeanette Howell on Tuesday, September 22, 1998: My lines: Asa PARKER (b. 1775 Duplin Co., NC) m. Phoebe WOOD/s and moved to Jefferson Co., GA by 1802. By 1820 to Monroe Co., AL and by 1850 to Newton and Lauderdale Cos., MS. Asa had a brother, Jacob, mother Abigail, and sister named Sarah who married a MCCANNE. Eli Thomas MILLER (b. 1810 GA) m. Catherine RAINEY in Upson Co., GA in about 1830. They moved to Lauderdale Co., MS by 1838. Her parents were Edmond and Phoebe SLAYDEN. I think he is closely related to Charles Gause MILLER and his brother, James Miller who were sons of John MILLER of New Hanover Co., NC I am looking for Martin JOHNSON who was in Monroe Co., AL in late 1830's. I think he was married to Elizabeth PARTIN. Glad to share if anyone sees anything familiar!

BENSON posted by Mike Benson on Tuesday, September 22, 1998: I am seeking any information on John BENSON and his wife Ede BENSON . They were in New Hanover county abt1736-1750. John BENSON recieved a land grant on June 19th. 1736 for 350 acres of land near Town Creek. John BENSON also operated the ferry at Town Creek. John and Ede BENSON had three children: James BENSON, Mary BENSON, and Elizabeth BENSON.

BENSON posted by Mike Benson on Tuesday, September 22, 1998: John BENSON,Ede Benson, James Benson, Mary Benson ,Elizabeth Benson all in New Hanover county abt. 1744. Thank You, Mike Benson

LARKINS, PORTEVENT posted by Mary Weldon Bale DuLaney on Tuesday, September 22, 1998: Need information on Roger LARKINS, b. abt. 1760 in New Hanover, Co., NC. Married Susanna PORTEVENT, about 1784. Died Graves Co., KY 1828. Also need information on Williams LARKINS, b. 13 Nov. 1791 in NC. Died in Trigg Co., KY, 1875

COX, SAUNDERS, SIMMONS posted by Chantel Shirtum on Tuesday, September 22, 1998: I am looking for the parents of my gggg grandfather Benjamin SAUNDERS who lived and died in New Hanover Co abt 1816. He married (?) and had 2 boys Richard and Benjamin. Their mother came up missing and was never found. Then Benjamin married a Charity (COX?). One of their sons which is my ggg grandfather is Joseph SAUNDERS. Joseph married Mary SIMMONS. Any one out there with a possible match?