Contributed by Susan C. Griffin
Part of the NCGenWeb/USGenWeb Project
Trueblood Marriages (grooms)
Perquimans County, North Carolina 1856-2000
The above was taken from the Perquimans County Marriage Register. In many cases there is a great deal of time between marriages. I went through the Register name by name and have included all that were listed. Where no age is given, none was listed in the Register.
GROOM | AGE | BRIDE | AGE | DATE |
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Nathan | Nancy Brook | 11-6-1856 | ||
Josiah | Emely Stallings | 12-04-1856 | ||
Nathan | Margaret Lane | 11-12-1862 | ||
George W. | Margaret J. Winslow | 11-24-1870 | ||
Ephraim | 22 | Rebecca Sylvester | 23 | 11-12-1876 |
Joshua J. | 31 | Elizabeth Copeland | 24 | 09-08-1882 |
William | 28 | Mattie Winslow | 20 | 12-16-1885 |
Wm. Thomas | 22 | Rebecca Williams | 19 | 12-28-1889 |
George A. | 40 | Mollie Symons | 24 | 01-05-1890 |
Nathan | 23 | Maty E. Raper | 17 | 04-14-1891 |
Nathan | 26 | Elizabeth Colson | 21 | 12-13-1891 |
Jason | 31 | Sarah (Sally) Jessup | 22 | 12-12-1894 |
James S. | 26 | Ellen Chappell | 26 | 03-30-1898 |
Joseph W. | 33 | Laura Ward | 17 | 09-13-1903 |
Madison | 26 | Henryetta Lane | 20 | 12-15-1904 |
William | 21 | Lillie Lane | 18 | 06-10-1906 |
Clinton N. | 21 | Bertie Hurdle | 16 | 12-31-1918 |
Alonzo | 24 | Lucille Hurdle | 19 | 12-31-1919 |
Nathan | 23 | Gertie May Thompson | 18 | 01-23-1921 |
Travers A. | 26 | Martha Monds | 20 | 09-09-1926 |
David Riddick | 26 | Virgie L. Bagley | 21 | 12-31-1926 |
George | 23 | Geneva Smith | 18 | 01-02-1936 |
Nathan N. | 27 | Doris Louise Baker | 17 | 04-23-1939 |
Jack | 19 | Kay Tarkington | 17 | 10-02-1954 |
Johnnie | 47 | Georgia Klein | 41 | 07-11-1953 |
Will W. | 64 | Laura Jordan Sutton | 66 | 11-12-1955 |
George David, Jr. | 18 | Joan Corrine Madre | 19 | 02-26-1956 |
Curtis | 33 | Barbara Y. Chenault | 18 | 10-10-1959 |
Martin Elbert, Jr. | 22 | Doris Marie Allen | 15 | 04-09-1960 |
David | 21 | Marian Gene Collins | 16 | 01-12-1961 |
Curtis Nathan | 18 | Annette Lane | 17 | 01-20-1963 |
Ricky Wayne | 17 | Doris Jean Lowe | 18 | 07-29-1964 |
Paul Jerome | Georgia Mae Barnes | 06-26-1965 | ||
Ricky Wayne | 21 | Carolyn Kathleen Dail | 17 | 05-17-1969 |
Edward Clifton,Jr. | 23 | Carolyn Marie Morgan | 21 | 05-03-1970 |
William Floyd | 19 | Betena Ann Lamb | 17 | 04-29-1977 |
Mark Vincent | Judy Ann Lassiter | 05-27-1995 | ||
Paul Lynn | Cynthia Denise Askew | 06-29-2000 | ||
Reggie Wayne | Diane Louise Mills | 06-27-1998 | ||
Robin Earl | Penny Marie Casper | 08-22-1922 | ||
Tony Curtis | Evelyn Jeneal Perry | 09-10-1989 |
After much careful work on this family, in N. C. and Virginia, the writer has arrived at the conclusion, that the Toms emigrant, to N. C., was living in Charles City Co Va, where he sold land in sd County, to Francis Gray, Feb 17, 1656. Only mention of him, so far found, but that is not strange, considering the fact, that nothing remains of the records in that Co, except one book. Gabriel Toms appears on the records in Essex Co Va, but no connection between the two, can be made. However, there may have been, some relationship. It is thought, but not proven, that the Francis who settled in Perq, is the identical one, who is named in sd record, as the dates would bear me out, in that opinion. From Edmundson’s Journal, we are led to believe, that he did not embrace Quakerism, until the time of Edmundson’s first journey to N. C. 1672. At which time, he & his wife, Mary (d of John Nicholson, sister of William) went over to the new cult. Mary being his 3d wife, by whom he had no issue. Her will p in Perq, 1717, does not name a single one of his children. She was probably a widow before m Francis Toms, as she names in her will, Vesty Lewis, who was wife of Edward Lewis, & probably her daughter.
Francis Toms, m before coming to Perq, Pershillah — by whom he had issue: Penelope, b Jan 27, 1670—Francis (2), b Sept 19, 1672—Pershillah, b Mch 19, 1674/5—Joseph, b Nov 16, 1677, died June 6, 1679—Caleb, & Joshua (twins), b Nov 25, 1679.
Toms, Francis, m 2d Abigail Lury (widow of John) Jan 6, 1683, by whom one d Abigail, b Dec 10, 1684. Abigail Toms, Wife of Francis, died Mar 17, 1687.†
Toms, Francis, m 3d Mary Nicholson, who survived him.
Toms, Francis Sr, lived near “Lower Pond, on Reedy Branch, at the head of Vosses Creek.” His land adj John Flowers, on western side of “Long Reach” in the “Narrows” of Perq River. The land on Vosses Creek, where his dwelling was erected, adj William Morgan. He had a stretch of land, running from Vosses Creek, to “Middle Swamp” called “Frog Hall.” This place still retains its original name, to this day. Francis Toms Jr owned land on S. W. side of Perq River, on “Bull Branch, adj land sold to Henry Grace, June 24, 1714. His land also joined land of William Jones. Francis Toms Sr, made a deed of gift, to Thomas Pierce, Wm Bogue, Isaac Wilson, & Gabriel Newby, 1a of land, “for the Society of Protestant Desenters, Vulgarly called Quakers, whereon a Church is now built,” in Perq Precinct, 11mo called Jan, 1705/6. This house of Worship, is supposed to have been Vosses Creek Meeting house, on said Creek, the exact location, being lost and uncertain. He was a member of the Council, for many years (see deeds). Clerk of Pasq Precinct Aug 8, 1692 (see will of John Nixon). Dept’ to Lord Amey, & his name appears on many grants given by the Lords Pro’r. His oath before the Gov Council, is of interest, to all historians, in its quaint wording, he promised “to Keepe ye Secrett of ye Council, to ye best of my advice, according to my Understanding.” This oath was administered in 1706. He had been a member of the Council, since Feb 6, 1683/4. Francis Toms “Collector of Customs” (no date).
On 15, 7mo 1696, he left Perq, on a two months journey (probably to London) but his business is not stated, maybe in the interests of the Quaker Church. Before leaving, he deputized “Wm Glover, his Lov’ Friend, to get timber for a big Mill, or a little one, & left it wholely to him, which thee thinks most benificall for me.” This was probably the beginning of Toms Mill, on Suttons Creek, in fact if his land ran to Middle Swamp, as before stated, & sd place was called even then, “Frog Hall” we are certain the “Mill” here mentioned, was built on this property. He made a deed, Feb 9, 1688, with consent of wife Abigail, for 300a at the head of Yeopim Creek, “called John Lasy’s Plan’,” land pat by Wm Charles, June 6, 1683. Another deed Jan 5, 1689/90, with the signature of his last wife Mary. In a deed Mar 24, 1687, he gives the information, that he had been grt 587a in Perq Precinct. (See deeds.)
The Hon’ble Francis Toms, had a grt, in Perq Pr’ct, 640a, adj Capt Ralph Fletcher, & James Morgan, to corner of Wm Voss, & along his line to the River (Perquimans). May 1, 1695. Francis Toms Esq, another grt, in Perq Pre’ct 375a on North side of Perq River, by beaver dam Swamp. Feb 26, 1696.
†Note: John Lacey (Lurey) 2d husband of Abigail Balie, in his Will Perq Precinct, Dec 1, 1682, names wife Abigail, & d Sarah. This may be the same Sarah, for whom Foster Toms put in a claim, for her Estate, in 1754. It is thought she m Christopher Denman, but no absolute proof is forthcoming.
*Note: John Kinse (s of John, & Catherine) was b 6, 10mo 1692, in Nansemond Co Va. He m in Perq Co N. C. Pershillah Toms, (d of Francis Sr, & wife Pershillah). John Kinseys will, Perq April 14, 1717, names d Elizabeth, dau-in-law Mary Nicholson, son-in-law Samuel Nicholson, wife Preshillah.
(I am indebted to Mrs. J. E. McMullen of Ada Ohio, for above data.)
Marriages from Quaker Records
Source: History of Perquimans County by Ellen Goode Rawlings Winslow, (1931).
He was granted land in Gloucester Co Va, 110a, 1672, and appears as a tithable in Surry Co (Sunken Marsh) June 8, 1681. He was probably a brother of Thomas, of Perq Co. John Elliott came to Va as a headright of Richard Jordan of Surry Co Va, Oct 20, 1689. (Surry Co Rec.) Also thought to be brother of said Thomas.
Issue: 1 Ephrim, b July 5, 1731—2 Haig (Hange) b Aug 6, 1735—3 Caleb (2), b Feb 21, 1737—4 Solomon, b Aug 20, 1743—5 Miriam, b Feb 16, 1745—6 Peninah, b Nov 18, 1746, m Joseph Scott, 12, — 1759. Caleb Elliott will p in Perq, Jan, 1777. Sons: Solomon, Ephrim, & Haig, dau Pennah Scott, gr-sons: Elliott Scott, & Winslow Elliott.
Source: History of Perquimans County by Ellen Goode Rawlings Winslow, (1931).