Surnames

Surname	Time Frame	Researcher	Notes
Anderson	early 1700's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	ANDERSON, unknown male m. bef. 1773, to Elizabeth Harvey
Ashe	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Banks	1800 to Present	Robet Stanley Orrell	John S. Banks and family - New Hanover and Cumberland Counties 1830 on.
Bickford	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	How is Jeremiah Bickford/Bigford kin to the New England Bickford family? He married Magdalene Lewis and they were among the earliest settlers in New Hanover. Who were their children? Jeremiah Bigford (born 1800) of Bladen is apparently a grandson.
Bigford	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	How is Jeremiah Bickford/Bigford kin to the New England Bickford family? He married Magdalene Lewis and they were among the earliest settlers in New Hanover. Who were their children? Jeremiah Bigford (born 1800) of Bladen is apparently a grandson.
Bloodworth	1700's to 1800's	Sarah J. Della Corte	They were all there in the 1700's and my group left in the early 1800s.
Bludworth	1700's to 1800's	Sarah J. Della Corte	They were all there in the 1700's and my group left in the early 1800s.
Bordeaux	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Anthony Bourdeaux moved from Charleston, SC and settled in early New Hanover County. He is the progenitor of all Bordeaux families in the area.
Bostic	1860? to Present	Diane Siniard	Looking for information on Penelope "Penny" Bostic
Bourdeaux	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Anthony Bourdeaux moved from Charleston, SC and settled in early New Hanover County. He is the progenitor of all Bordeaux families in the area.
Bowden	1700's and early 1800's	DeDe Wilson
Brinson	1750 to Present	Diane Siniard	I have tons of Brinson data, looking to fill in some holes
Brinson	early 1700's - late 1800's	Robin Moore	Matthew Orr died in New Hanover County 1791. He was married to Julia Rooks. I have no information on Julia other than her name and that she remarried shortly after Matthew's death to James Malpass, Sr. who was born about 1760. Their son Lewton Orr b. about 1780, d. 1851 was married to Lydia Williamson b. 1792 d. after 1880. Their son Tully Williamson Orr b. 1815 d. April 1892 married Mary M. Motte b. 1822 d. 1892. Their son Frank Marion Orr b. 1856 d. 1905 married Alice Emmaline Lewis, daughter of Simon Wright Lewis and Amanda Carolyn Brinson. Frank's second wife, Mary Alice Jones b. Oct. 1, 1862, d. May 21, 1914. She was reported to have been a school teacher. I have never been able to locate the graves of any of the above. It's thought they might have been buried on the farms they lived on and I would love to find their locations. I would also like to hear from anyone with information on the surnames of the Orr wives. They lived in the area of Currie, present day Pender County.
Brown	1778 to Present	Diane Siniard	Looking for information on John Brown Jr and Mary "Polly" Brinson
Carter	1700's to Present	Donna Skipper Pultz	My earliest Carter ancestor that I have found so far is William Carter, b. about 1816.
Creech	early 1700's - Present	Edward Breland	ca 1760, First given name found was Stephen.
Croom	1790 to Present	Judy Chesson
Cumbee	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Robert S. Macomber (1795-1860+) was a sailmaker and farmer from Maine. He settled in Wilmington and had a sizeable estate with several children. One of his sons was apparently my ancestor Thomas Alexander Cumber/McCumber (late 1840s - 1924). Does anyone have information on the families of Robert's other children?
Cumber	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Robert S. Macomber (1795-1860+) was a sailmaker and farmer from Maine. He settled in Wilmington and had a sizeable estate with several children. One of his sons was apparently my ancestor Thomas Alexander Cumber/McCumber (late 1840s - 1924). Does anyone have information on the families of Robert's other children?
Davis	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	My ancestor Francis Davis (1756-1847) married Tabitha Devane, daughter of John Devane and Ann Larkin. Is Francis kin to the other Davis men in early New Hanover County? Francis was from Britton's Neck, SC.
Davis	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
de Bourdeaux	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Anthony Bourdeaux moved from Charleston, SC and settled in early New Hanover County. He is the progenitor of all Bordeaux families in the area.
DeVane	1700's to 1800's	Sarah J. Della Corte	They were all there in the 1700's and my group left in the early 1800s.
Devane	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Thomas Devane (1663-1773) came from France and settled in early New Hanover County. I am descended twice from his son, John Devane (1730-1805), and wife Ann Larkin.
Duff	1800 to Present	Diane Siniard	Looking for information on William Enoch Duff
English	1750 to Present	Diane Siniard	I have tons of English data, looking to fill in some holes
Fussell	1800 to Present	Diane Siniard	Looking specifically for info on Elizabeth Ann Fussell, as well as to fill in gaps on other Fussell info
Galloway	1735 to 1940's	Judy Chesson	New Hanover and Brunswick Counties
Grange	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Griggs	early 1700's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	GRIGGS, unknown male William Walker 1808 will names granddaughter, Ann Griggs who are Ann's parents? is she a Griggs by birth or by marriage? was her father John Jones
Gufford	early 1800's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	McGUFFORD, Jane m. Thomas Lewis Most descendents drop the "Mc" and use only "Gufford"
Gufford	1700 to Present	Ebb McDuffie	I am researching Dougald McDuffie b. 1786 in New Hanover county he married Susanah McGufford 1817. he d. Sept 1861 in Cumberland County. She was b. 1799 in New Hanover d. June 1834 in New Hanover county she is buried in St. James cemetery. need more info.
Hall	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Hall	early 1700's - mid 1800's	Jacqueline Freisinger	HALL, Rebecca Townley, born 1774 in New Hanover, NC. Married Luke TOWNLEY. Died 1874 and buried in Pine Barren Cemetery, Escambia County, Florida.
Harrelson	1700's to Present	Buddy Harrelson	(any variation)
Harrison	1870's	Barbara Bolt	Believe they lived there in the late 1870s. They were in York County in the 1880s. My uncle William Walter Harrison, Jr. Lived in Wilmington from 1910 Until he died. He is buried there.
Harvey	early 1800's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	HARVEY, William, d. c1775, named "son-in-law" William Walker in will dated 1773 his widow is Acceth (Axeth).......is she his only wife? Son Francis named brother, William Walker, and nephew, John Walker, in will dated 1775
Hill	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Hufham	1700's to Present	Buddy Harrelson	(all variations) out of the Columbus County area.
Johnson	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	I'm looking for information on William Johnston and sons Jesse, Joel (1755-1832), and Jacob. 2 other possible sons are Joshua and William. All ended up in Duplin/Sampson counties.
Johnston	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	I'm looking for information on William Johnston and sons Jesse, Joel (1755-1832), and Jacob. 2 other possible sons are Joshua and William. All ended up in Duplin/Sampson counties.
Jones	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Jones	early 1700's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	JONES, John 1st marriage to unnamed daughter of William Walker children of his "present wife" are name in William's will who is his 2nd wife?
Jones	early 1700's - late 1800's	Robin Moore	Matthew Orr died in New Hanover County 1791. He was married to Julia Rooks. I have no information on Julia other than her name and that she remarried shortly after Matthew's death to James Malpass, Sr. who was born about 1760. Their son Lewton Orr b. about 1780, d. 1851 was married to Lydia Williamson b. 1792 d. after 1880. Their son Tully Williamson Orr b. 1815 d. April 1892 married Mary M. Motte b. 1822 d. 1892. Their son Frank Marion Orr b. 1856 d. 1905 married Alice Emmaline Lewis, daughter of Simon Wright Lewis and Amanda Carolyn Brinson. Frank's second wife, Mary Alice Jones b. Oct. 1, 1862, d. May 21, 1914. She was reported to have been a school teacher. I have never been able to locate the graves of any of the above. It's thought they might have been buried on the farms they lived on and I would love to find their locations. I would also like to hear from anyone with information on the surnames of the Orr wives. They lived in the area of Currie, present day Pender County.
Lamb	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux
Lane	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Larkin	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	John Larkin and wife Tabitha were my ancestors twice. What is Tabitha's maiden name? Her second husband was James Robinson.
Larkins	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	John Larkin and wife Tabitha were my ancestors twice. What is Tabitha's maiden name? Her second husband was James Robinson.
Lewis	early 1800's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	LEWIS, Thomas, Sr. (estate settled 1813) Dau. Elizabeth m. James Walker
Lewis	early 1700's - late 1800's	Robin Moore	Matthew Orr died in New Hanover County 1791. He was married to Julia Rooks. I have no information on Julia other than her name and that she remarried shortly after Matthew's death to James Malpass, Sr. who was born about 1760. Their son Lewton Orr b. about 1780, d. 1851 was married to Lydia Williamson b. 1792 d. after 1880. Their son Tully Williamson Orr b. 1815 d. April 1892 married Mary M. Motte b. 1822 d. 1892. Their son Frank Marion Orr b. 1856 d. 1905 married Alice Emmaline Lewis, daughter of Simon Wright Lewis and Amanda Carolyn Brinson. Frank's second wife, Mary Alice Jones b. Oct. 1, 1862, d. May 21, 1914. She was reported to have been a school teacher. I have never been able to locate the graves of any of the above. It's thought they might have been buried on the farms they lived on and I would love to find their locations. I would also like to hear from anyone with information on the surnames of the Orr wives. They lived in the area of Currie, present day Pender County.
Lillington	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Love	1800's to Present	Lilly
Macomber	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Robert S. Macomber (1795-1860+) was a sailmaker and farmer from Maine. He settled in Wilmington and had a sizeable estate with several children. One of his sons was apparently my ancestor Thomas Alexander Cumber/McCumber (late 1840s - 1924). Does anyone have information on the families of Robert's other children?
McCumber	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Robert S. Macomber (1795-1860+) was a sailmaker and farmer from Maine. He settled in Wilmington and had a sizeable estate with several children. One of his sons was apparently my ancestor Thomas Alexander Cumber/McCumber (late 1840s - 1924). Does anyone have information on the families of Robert's other children?
McDuffie	1700 to Present	Ebb McDuffie	I am researching Dougald McDuffie b. 1786 in New Hanover county he married Susanah McGufford 1817. he d. Sept 1861 in Cumberland County. She was b. 1799 in New Hanover d. June 1834 in New Hanover county she is buried in St. James cemetery. need more info.
McGufford	early 1800's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	McGUFFORD, Jane m. Thomas Lewis Most descendents drop the "Mc" and use only "Gufford"
McGufford	1700 to Present	Ebb McDuffie	I am researching Dougald McDuffie b. 1786 in New Hanover county he married Susanah McGufford 1817. he d. Sept 1861 in Cumberland County. She was b. 1799 in New Hanover d. June 1834 in New Hanover county she is buried in St. James cemetery. need more info.
Moore	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Motte	early 1700's - late 1800's	Robin Moore	Matthew Orr died in New Hanover County 1791. He was married to Julia Rooks. I have no information on Julia other than her name and that she remarried shortly after Matthew's death to James Malpass, Sr. who was born about 1760. Their son Lewton Orr b. about 1780, d. 1851 was married to Lydia Williamson b. 1792 d. after 1880. Their son Tully Williamson Orr b. 1815 d. April 1892 married Mary M. Motte b. 1822 d. 1892. Their son Frank Marion Orr b. 1856 d. 1905 married Alice Emmaline Lewis, daughter of Simon Wright Lewis and Amanda Carolyn Brinson. Frank's second wife, Mary Alice Jones b. Oct. 1, 1862, d. May 21, 1914. She was reported to have been a school teacher. I have never been able to locate the graves of any of the above. It's thought they might have been buried on the farms they lived on and I would love to find their locations. I would also like to hear from anyone with information on the surnames of the Orr wives. They lived in the area of Currie, present day Pender County.
Murray	1700 to Present	William S. Smith	Thomas (will 1751), m. Ann Thomas Cassady, daughter of Josiah & Hannah Thomas, all of New Hanover Co.
Naylor	early 1700's - late 1830's	Durin Naylor	I have been researching the the Naylor name for last 3 1/2 years. It originaly come from London, England. My line of the Naylor's come into Wilmington around 1790. After ariving in Wilmington the Naylor na,e moved up to Sampson County. In the late 1960's my father moved from Harrells, NC. So help help from any Naylor's please contact me
Oates	1700's and early 1800's	Le Bateman	I am looking for records that contain the names of John, James, Jethro, and Joseph Oates II. John petitioned the Government at New Bern to give him land he either inherited from his father Joseph or bought. This was in the 1750s.
Orr	early 1700's - Present	Robin Moore	Matthew Orr died in New Hanover County 1791. He was married to Julia Rooks. I have no information on Julia other than her name and that she remarried shortly after Matthew's death to James Malpass, Sr. who was born about 1760. Their son Lewton Orr b. about 1780, d. 1851 was married to Lydia Williamson b. 1792 d. after 1880. Their son Tully Williamson Orr b. 1815 d. April 1892 married Mary M. Motte b. 1822 d. 1892. Their son Frank Marion Orr b. 1856 d. 1905 married Alice Emmaline Lewis, daughter of Simon Wright Lewis and Amanda Carolyn Brinson. Frank's second wife, Mary Alice Jones b. Oct. 1, 1862, d. May 21, 1914. She was reported to have been a school teacher. I have never been able to locate the graves of any of the above. It's thought they might have been buried on the farms they lived on and I would love to find their locations. I would also like to hear from anyone with information on the surnames of the Orr wives. They lived in the area of Currie, present day Pender County.
Orrell	1800 to Present	Robet Stanley Orrell	anywhere, anytime, any spelling variations. Many were in New Hanover County from early 1800s on.
Padrick	1700's to Present	Donna Skipper Pultz	My earliest Peadrick/Padrick ancestor is?Fredrick J. Padrick, b. 1822.
Parden	1870's	Barbara Bolt	Believe they lived there in the late 1870s. They were in York County in the 1880s. My uncle William Walter Harrison, Jr. Lived in Wilmington from 1910 Until he died. He is buried there.
Pardon	1870's	Barbara Bolt	Believe they lived there in the late 1870s. They were in York County in the 1880s. My uncle William Walter Harrison, Jr. Lived in Wilmington from 1910 Until he died. He is buried there.
Parish	early 1700's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	PARISH, Joel, Sr. did his daughter "Molsey" marry John Walker? Will of Joel, Jr. names sister, Mary Walker.
Parten	1870's	Barbara Bolt	Believe they lived there in the late 1870s. They were in York County in the 1880s. My uncle William Walter Harrison, Jr. Lived in Wilmington from 1910 Until he died. He is buried there.
Parton	1870's	Barbara Bolt	Believe they lived there in the late 1870s. They were in York County in the 1880s. My uncle William Walter Harrison, Jr. Lived in Wilmington from 1910 Until he died. He is buried there.
Paton	early 1700's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	PATON, James married to "Sarah Parish Walker" is she the daughter of John Walker and Mary Parish?
Peadrick	1700's to Present	Donna Skipper Pultz	My earliest Peadrick/Padrick ancestor is?Fredrick J. Padrick, b. 1822.
Platt	early 1700's - Present	Carolyn Thomas Platt	Any Platt as I am working on several families.
Poitevent	1700's to 1800's	Sarah J. Della Corte	They were all there in the 1700's and my group left in the early 1800s.
Poitevint	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Pierre "Peter" Poitevint moved from Charleston, SC and settled in early New Hanover County. My ancestor was Alice Poitevint who married Benjamin Robinson, son of James and Tabitha Robinson. Which one of Peter's sons was Alice's father?
Portevint	early 1700's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	PORTEVINT, Mildred m. John Walker (son of William) one daughter Mary, m. Samuel Herring
Porter	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Porter	1700's to Present	Buddy Harrelson
Prowse	1700's and early 1800's	DeDe Wilson
Ray	early 1700's - late 1830's	Becki Watters	I am researching the family of Joel Ray (son of the Rev. David James Ray of Columbus Co.) who was born in 1849 in Columbus Co. He later lived in Wilmington where he died in 1932. His children are: Serepta (married Thomas Franklin Bell), Minnie, Isaac Melton (married Lucinda Creech and Mary Emma Reynolds), Mamie Dawson (married Lewis Richard Cottle), Lou Nettie (married Lambert Gardner Bennett) and Florence Elenora "Ella" (married Mack Odom).
Rivenbark	1750 to Present	Diane Siniard	I have tons of Rivenbark data, looking to fill in some holes
Robinson	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	James Robinson and wife Tabitha were my ancestors. What is Tabitha's maiden name? Her first husband was John Larkin.
Rooks	early 1700's - Present	Robin Moore	Matthew Orr died in New Hanover County 1791. He was married to Julia Rooks. I have no information on Julia other than her name and that she remarried shortly after Matthew's death to James Malpass, Sr. who was born about 1760. Their son Lewton Orr b. about 1780, d. 1851 was married to Lydia Williamson b. 1792 d. after 1880. Their son Tully Williamson Orr b. 1815 d. April 1892 married Mary M. Motte b. 1822 d. 1892. Their son Frank Marion Orr b. 1856 d. 1905 married Alice Emmaline Lewis, daughter of Simon Wright Lewis and Amanda Carolyn Brinson. Frank's second wife, Mary Alice Jones b. Oct. 1, 1862, d. May 21, 1914. She was reported to have been a school teacher. I have never been able to locate the graves of any of the above. It's thought they might have been buried on the farms they lived on and I would love to find their locations. I would also like to hear from anyone with information on the surnames of the Orr wives. They lived in the area of Currie, present day Pender County.
Rouse	early 1700's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	ROUSE, Ebenezer m. Jane Walker, one child, Jane Rouse
Rowe	1700's to Present	Carrie Rowe	The farthest back we have gone is James Rowe, born ca 1760. I am a descendant of his son Christopher Howard Rowe, born 1811. James Rowe was last known to be in Onslow county, NC, but I don't know where he was born. He died ca 1824. James was supposed to have married Kesiah Russell , had a son named Jesse who was a noted or gifted whistler. Then James married Anna Howard in Onslow county. They had 3 children. My line of Rowes came from England to Boston,MA as far as I know. There was a John Rowe in New Hanover county, think he died ca 1782. His descendants lived around Pender county. I think a daughter married a Rooks. His family was supposed to have ties to MA. but I can't prove he was kin to my James Rowe. There was a Gaius Rowe in Onslow that may have been kin but I can't prove that either. He may have been a brother to James, I don't know. Gauis died ca 1814 in Onslow.
Savage	1778 to Present	Diane Siniard	Looking specifically for Margaret Rivenbark Savage and Arthur Savage, looking to fill in some holes
Shepperd	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Sikes	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Josiah Sykes (before 1715 - 1812) and his son Josiah Sykes, Jr. (1740-1841) were my ancestors. The name Josiah appears in early New Hanover deed records. How are these men kin to the numerous other Sykes in New Hanover County at the time? Josiah, Jr.'s 2 proven sons, Luke and David, raised families in Bladen County.
Simmons	1700 to Present	William S. Smith	Henry (will 1753) & Deborah, of CurrituckCo. Thomas (will 1799) & Mary of [former] New Hanover Co. Asa & Sarah/Sally Murray of [former] New Hanover Co. Sarah d. before 1838, Asa m. (2) Susan Bonney, migrated to MS c. 1841.
Simpson	1700 to Present	Skip Simpson	My gggg grandfather William and his brother Obediah were from the Cape Fear area and are believed to be sons of a gentleman who immigrated from Scotland some time after the 45.
Skipper	1700's to Present	Donna Skipper Pultz	My earliest Skipper ancestors in the area?are Isaac Skipper, born before 1775 and John W. Skipper, Sr., born about 1763 in Anson County.?
Sloan	1750-1800	Bob Sloan	I am researching Allen Sloan and his son William who lived on/near Widow Moore's Creek (present day Pender County) during the period 1750 to 1800. I believe Allen to be the son of John Sloan, Onslow Co. I believe I descend from Allen's son William Sloan. William was active in NewHanover until about 1790 when I believe he moved his family to Darlington SC. Next generation migrated to Crawford County Georgia in the 1840's.
Southerland	1900's	Judy Chesson	New Hanover and Orange Counties
Spence	1700's and early 1800's	DeDe Wilson
Strudwick	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Sullivan	1700's to Present	Donna Skipper Pultz	My earliest Sullivan ancestor was Edward Sullivan born in 1740 in Duplin County, son of Daniel Sullivan.?
Sutton	1700 to Present	William S. Smith	Benjamin, neighbor of Thomas & Mary Simmons, executor of 1799 will of Thomas Simmons, New Hanover Co.
Squires	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Who was John Gardner Squires? He was very good friends with the early Devane family. His records are numerous and they indicate he did not have any children. Is he somehow related to James Squires (1780-1850+) who married Priscilla Bourdeaux of New Hanover? Who was James' father?
Swann	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Sykes	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	Josiah Sykes (before 1715 - 1812) and his son Josiah Sykes, Jr. (1740-1841) were my ancestors. The name Josiah appears in early New Hanover deed records. How are these men kin to the numerous other Sykes in New Hanover County at the time? Josiah, Jr.'s 2 proven sons, Luke and David, raised families in Bladen County.
Thornton	1830's to 1930's	Judy Chesson	New Hanover and Brunswick Counties
Townley	early 1700's - mid 1800's	Jacqueline Freisinger	TOWNLEY, Luke, born 1774 in New Hanover, NC, War of 1812, settled in Escambia County, Florida. Died 1826 and buried in Pine Barren Cemetery, Escambia County, Florida.
Waddell	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Walker	early 1800's - late 1830's	Joan Evans	WALKER (Widow Moore's Creek,) William, d. c1808 Son James moved to Lauderdale MS c1838 WALKER, Robert and wife, Ann Montgomery what happened to sons, Robert, Jr. and William Montgomery?
Walker	early 1700's - late 1800's	Roberta Butler	Samuel walker and wife Eleanor and he died in caswell co, 1798. need his siblings and parents. also, alexander walker and wife, mary. he died in caswell abot 1810.
Watters	early 1700's - late 1800's	Elizabeth Ashe Cranmer
Wiggins	1700's to Present	Buddy Harrelson
Williams	1700 to Present	William S. Smith	David, executor of 1799 will of Thomas Simmons, administrator of estates of Thomas and Mary Simmons, 1803, New Hanover Co.
Williamson	early 1700's - late 1800's	Robin Moore	Matthew Orr died in New Hanover County 1791. He was married to Julia Rooks. I have no information on Julia other than her name and that she remarried shortly after Matthew's death to James Malpass, Sr. who was born about 1760. Their son Lewton Orr b. about 1780, d. 1851 was married to Lydia Williamson b. 1792 d. after 1880. Their son Tully Williamson Orr b. 1815 d. April 1892 married Mary M. Motte b. 1822 d. 1892. Their son Frank Marion Orr b. 1856 d. 1905 married Alice Emmaline Lewis, daughter of Simon Wright Lewis and Amanda Carolyn Brinson. Frank's second wife, Mary Alice Jones b. Oct. 1, 1862, d. May 21, 1914. She was reported to have been a school teacher. I have never been able to locate the graves of any of the above. It's thought they might have been buried on the farms they lived on and I would love to find their locations. I would also like to hear from anyone with information on the surnames of the Orr wives. They lived in the area of Currie, present day Pender County.
Wood	1750 to Present	Diane Siniard	I have tons of Wood data, looking to fill in some holes with Stephen and Mary Wood and Stephen and Celia Wood
Woodcock	early 1700's - Present	Edward Breland	ca 1745 First given names found have been Joseph, William, Robert, Elizabeth and Richard.
Young	1700's to 1800's	Jason Bordeaux	I'm looking for the origin of David Young (1774/75 - 1839) who lived in Bladen. The Bickfords and Youngs appear to have come to New Hanover County together from New England.

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