New Hanover County, NC

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CUMMINGS, CUMMINS posted by Frances Trimble on Thursday, April 6, 2000

I am researching & attempting to catalog all men w/surname CUMMINS/CUMMINGS in NC betw 1770 - 1790. I found the information below and wish to know more about the person in question. Can someone tell me if New Hanover is correct county to research for add'l info re: Controller's Office Vouchers - John CUMMINS, militia, Wilmington District (two separate entries). Thank you.

BIRD, BYRD, EUBANKS, GORDON, HESSE, HEWLETT, HEWLOTT, HOWLETT, HULET, HULETT, LANDRUM, MANN, STOUT, VAIL, VINCENT, WALKER, WILLIS posted by Nancy Hulett Bright on Saturday, April 8, 2000

Although it isn't accurate and I have not updated the database since I submitted it, I have a huge datafile on the above families. Am looking for the gson of John Hulet Sr*, (*father of John Hulet Jr and Samuel Hulet) Believe the New Hanover Hulets are connected to the Orange/Caswell Co Hulet's.

HOBBS, MCGOWANS posted by Randy Thorne on Saturday, April 8, 2000

I am looking for any info on any MCGOWANS from Hanover county,NC and any HOBBS from Onslow county,NC Thanks

BRIDGES, KERN posted by Alison Bridges Pierce on Wednesday, April 12, 2000

Searching for geneology

AVANT, CANNADY, COVINGTON, GIBSON, HARDY, PITMAN, QUICK, THOMAS, TODD posted by Jenny C. Thomas on Friday, April 21, 2000

Hello, My name is Jenny C. Thomas and I am trying to find any information on my Great-Great Grandparents Charlie Rudolph HARDY and Vancie Lee KENNEDY (CANNADY). I know that they were from this area before moving to Laurinburg, Scotland County, NC. I have not had much luck in finding out about them and would appreciate any leads offered. Unfortunately, I do not live in the area and cannot go to the library or courthouse to search for myself. I am also looking for a friend for any information on an Alvis KENNEDY (CANNADY) who is buried in Wilmington. Thank you for your time,

BEASLEY, GEORGE, MAHN, ROBITZSCH, TAYLOR posted by Frances L. Deans on Sunday, April 23, 2000

I am searching the Mahn family and the Beasley family. My grandmother was Elizabeth Ann Beasley, daughter of Jacob Beasley and Susan R. Mahn. Elizabeth Ann married Joseph Edward George 5 September 1876 in Pender Co., after it was formed from New Hanover Co. N.C.All their early records were New Hanover Co. Jacob Beasley b.1832 New Hanover Co.was the son of James Beasley New Hanover Co. James married Mary A. Taylor who was born ca. 1807 New Hanover Co. N.C> Would also like information on Mary A. Taylor. Who were her parents? etc. Susan R. Mahn was born ca.1836 New Hanover Co., the daughter of John Gottlieb Mahn and Rachel Robitzsch. Any information on these families and or their descendants would be greatly appreciated.

BUCANNAN, CAMERON posted by Donald I. Cameron, Jr. on Tuesday, April 25, 2000

Hello, I am seeking information on a ship named "Mary Ann" that landed in Cape Fear, N.C. in 1790. It carried Allan/Allen CAMERON and possibly Margaret BUCANNAN. Any related information would be greatly appreciated...Thanks for your time...

posted by Felicia Bridges on Tuesday, April 25, 2000

I'm seeking information on either of these family names in the Pender, New Hanover, Onslow county area. Specifically I'm looking for information on Finn GURGANIOUS, married to Sally ?, then upon her death to Dincy MALPASS. Finn and Sally's daughter, Mildred, b. 5 April 1915 is my husband's grandmother. On the ROCHELLE side, I'm looking for Sebastien ROCHELLE, no wife's name, father of Robert Rochelle, born probably about the time frame as Mildred (they were husband and wife). Any additional information on the families would be appreciated.

posted by Pam Brown on Wednesday, April 26, 2000

Co-joined "famous negro twins," Millie Christine, I have an article with a picture, Wilmingtin N.C. Nov. 7 (no year) "The sisters were born in North Carolina in slavery times and sold in their youth."

CUTLER, FLEMING, LEE posted by Wyndham Clarke on Monday, May 1, 2000

Searching for marriage of Louisa Annie LEE b.1878 in San Francisco to Ernest CLARKE believed born aft 1870 in MA or VT. Annie LEE and brother Cutlar LEE returned with their mother, Jane Fleming CUTLAR, to Wilmington after the death of their father Benjamin Franklin LEE b.1823 in Leesville, SC, d. aft 1890 in San Francisco. Louisa Annie's mother Jane Fleming CUTLAR (Colonial Dame 2/10/95) is thought to have had family in Wilmington who took her in. Sometime between abt.1897 and 1900 Louisa Annie LEE married Ernest CLARKE - likely in Wilmington. Can anyone help me find this marriage record and any related history?

ALEXANDER, NICHOLS, NIXON posted by Stephen Carroll Pearsall on Thursday, May 4, 2000

The will of Thomas Nixon dated 9 Jan 1801 reflects wife Rachel Nixon, stepson, Aron Alexander, son James Nixon, underage, son Charles Nixon, son William Nixon. Exrs: brother Nicholas Nixon and friends George McClamy and Jeremiah Nichols. The will of Francis Alexander dated 9 Jan 1801, reflects sons David & Obediah Alexander, dau Ruth Alexander, son Aaron Alexander, my two youngest son Obediah & Enoch, wife Mary. Appts good friend Thomas McClamey & Geo. Merrick, Exrs: Stok Bishop, Christ. Dudley, Betty Dudley. Seeking relationships between the Nixon, Alexander, Nichols families related?

LOVETT, SIMMONS posted by william s smith on Monday, May 8, 2000

Would like to share data on Thomas (died 1799), Asa (born about 1790), and James (born 1788) SIMMONS of New Hanover (now Pender)County. Also on LOVETTS in same area and dqtes. Also information on Welsh Tract in area.

FENNELL posted by Linda on Tuesday, May 9, 2000

Searching for the origin of my mysterious g-grandfather, WilliamvFENNELL. He is located in Alexandria, VA from about 1897. He worked as an oysterman and had a daughter Emma born 1898. I can't find any marriage record in VA. Emma's marriage certificate lists her father only. Mother's name is blank. I believe William Fennell's ancestors were in New Hanover. Does anyone have any information that might be helpful?

BARKER, PHILLIPS, SANDERS posted by Wayne Barker on Thursday, May 18, 2000

Does anyone have any information on the D.H. Barker listed in the 1830 census? Page 147 and no Twn Listed.

HERRING posted by Chuck Crews on Friday, May 19, 2000

I am looking for information on a John HERRING (b 1778) and his line in New Hanover county. His wife was Ann or Nancy (b 1787). They moved to Alabama later in life. Their children were William, Stephen, James, Elizabeth, Duncan, Eli, David, and Margaret (all born in NC).

ROUSE, SCOTT posted by James Rouse on Saturday, May 20, 2000

Looking for Scott family. Clara Scott b. 1815 New Hanover, Co., d. 3 June 1853, Ky. Clara's parents were Isaac and Mary Scott. She married John B. Rouse 1834, New Hanover, Co. She and John had eight children, around 1847 the family relocated to Mc Cracken, Co., Ky. If this links, sure would like to talk. Good day from San Antonio, Texas ....James

DEAL, PICKETT posted by Rhonda Hilliard on Sunday, May 21, 2000

I Am looking for information on WILLIAM DEAL b. Abt 1810 in New Hanover Co. d. in Pender Co. He married Linda Pickett. They had three children: Minerva Jane, Issac Richard, and Clara Julian. I have some information on the children and will gladly share it.

BATTS, EDENS, LOVE, POLLOCK, SAGE, SMITH posted by Bob Nichols on Sunday, May 21, 2000

Would like to correspond with anyone with info on the EDENS, BATTS, POLLOCK, and SMITH families of New Hanover Co. John(?) BATTS, John POLLOCK, and Peter SMITH married daughters of the EDENS family. John POLLOCK married Mary (Polly) EDENS, d/o John EDENS, Jr. by his first wife, Elisha LOVE, in Duplin Co. on 21 Mar 1813; John(?) BATTS married Ann EDENS, d/o John EDENS, Jr. by his second wife, Margaret SAGE, in New Hanover circa 1820; and Peter SMITH married Sarah EDENS, d/o John EDENS, Jr. and Margaret SAGE, in New Hanover on 19 Oct 1847. Any help with any of these families is appreciated. Thanks!! Bob Nichols bopanich@gateway.net

ELLINGTON, HENDERSON, HOOVER, JACKSON, MCSHAN, RICHARDSON, SKOCKEY, SOWELL posted by Don Nixon on Tuesday, May 23, 2000

I am researching Thomas Nixon from New Hanover Co. N.C. He was born abt. 1746 and died approx. 1782. He was a Cpt. in the 8th North Carolina Bat. during the Rev. War. Anyone with any Nixon info can contact me by email at dnixon@wt.net or by phone at 512-321-9661. Thanks, Don

BEASLEY, LARKINS posted by Frances L. Deans on Thursday, May 25, 2000

I am trying to find out something about my grandmothers sister. My grandmother was Elizabeth Ann BEASLEY. Her sister was called Rena BEASLEY. They lived in New Hanover Co. now Pender Co. It is belived from family sources she married a LARKIN. I cant find a marriage record on her. Is there anyone out there that can shed some light on this family. Thanks, Frances

JACOBS posted by Jim Jacobs on Monday, May 29, 2000

LOOKING FOR INFO ON CULLEN OR COLIN JACOBS BORN INABT. 1794. MOVED TO TENN. 1840-1850. BELIEVE THAT HE IS MY GREAT-GREAT-GREAT-GRANDFATHER. ANY HELP ON JACOBS LINE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.THANKS

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