I am trying to find out information Re:Gibson Sloan PETERSON, he owned land and lived in Smithfield which is in Johnston County, prior to moving to Johnston county he lived in Wayne County. Born: July 22, 1823, Died: Sept. 7, 1896, Smithfield, Johnston County, Wife: Catherine Ann PARKER, Born: Sept. 22, 1830 Died: Sept. 7, 1897, Smithfield, Johnston County, her parents: Zachiria PARKER & Kitty VANN, Catherine lived in Smithfield, Johnston County. Children of Gibson & Catherine PETERSON were: Zachariah PETERSON, H. Luther PETERSON, born: 1849, Wayne county, Harley Alonza PETERSON, born: Sept. 7, 1850, Wayne County, Died: Aug. 6, 1918, Smithfield, Johnston county, M.C. PETERSON, born: May 3, 1854, Wayne county, Hezikiah PETERSON, born: Nov. 15, 1858, Wayne County, Died: Jan. 20, 1893, Smithfield, Johnston County, Jane Alice PETERSON, born: Nov. 9, 1859, Wayne County, Died: Jan. 23, 1930, Smithfield, Johnston County, Ella D. PETERSON, born: June 1861, Wayne County, Julius Robert PETERSON, Born: Aug. 5, 1866, Wayne County, Frances PETERSON, Born: 1868, Wayne County, Died: 1882, Smithfield, Johnston County, Omelia PETERSON, born: June 6, 1870, Wayne County. I am interested in "any" information that can be supplied, especially who his parents were, where he was born, his siblings names? Thanks! AP
I am looking for information on John PAGE probably born around the turn of the century. His son Abraham PAGE b 15 Oct, 1820 in Sampson Co, N Carolina, married Sarah Ann RACKLEY in 1853. They both lived and died in Parkersburg, Bladen Co, N Carolina. The RACKLEY's and the PAGE's are linked many times by marriage.
O'QUINN - seeking info on Hardy, John, Ozekiel and Taylor O'Quinn who lived in Robeson County in 1800. My gr gr grandmother was a Nancy Ann O'Quinn who father was from NC and may have been named James H. O'Quinn. By 1870 a branch of this family is in Buchanan Co., VA.
I am researching the DARDEN and MONK families of Sampson County. Both lived in the area between Newton Grove and Clinton. Joseph Darden (d. 1816) is the earliest known Darden to date. Other Dardens were living in Sampson and Duplin County, NC at the same time. I am trying to connect these families as well. The Monk family is well researched, but I continue to collect historical information on the family.
BOON I am looking for any information on the following Surnames: I am the ggg grandaughter of Julia BOON b 1850 I believe she married Henry BOON b 1840 She had a daughter named Selemia b 1875 and a son Coster 1882 plus their could have been other siblings. Julia lived in little Cohari and Roseboro and also stayed in Duplin County in the 1870s. WILLIAMS I am looking for the parents of Ellis WILLIAMS b 1856 married Margaret OWENS B 1864. They had the following children Maud b1897, Ella b1892 , Henry 1896 and Katie. Lived in Little cohari and Roseboro during 1900. OWENS I am looking for the parents and siblings of Margaret b 1864 and Katerine OWENS b1866. This is all the information I have on them.
Please advise of any information you might have concerning John CRUMPLER, Sr. who was born in the early 1700s and immigrated from England (country of) and moved to Sampson County, NC from the the Isle of Wright, Virginia. I have information that his son John CRUMPLER, Jr. might have been born there.
I wish to include the name PRECISE. Through the years this name has undergone several changes in spelling, but I believe this is the correct spelling. It has also been PERSISE, PERCISE, etc.and for the last couple of generations PRECYTHE. They have been in Piney Grove Township in Sampson County and more recently in Faison, N.C. They have also been in Wayne County for many years. I have been attempting to trace them for several years but have had some difficulty because of the spelling. My mother was ITHA PRECYTHE BROCK, her father: HENRY C. PRECYTHE, my great grandfather: Joseph PRECISE, my great great grandfather: John PRECISE. I know there were some PRECISE in Virginia in several counties,but I have been unable to connect them up thus far, although I am still working on it. I would be quite happy if I could find the parents of John Precise. I will be glad to furnish additional information on the PRECISE-PRECYTHE familes should anyone wish.
AUTREY posted by Sandy
on Saturday, November 8, 1997
I should have sent the county information along to begin with. My records show Cornelius AUTREY was born in Pitt Co, or Edgecombe Co. between 1740 and 1747. They then went to Sampson Co. Some of the Autreys went to Cumberland, NC but they were not my branch. My people came on south to Georgia in 1818.
Looking for information on Issac POITEVINT and wife Elizabeth TREADWELL. Trying to find out if John T POITEVINT that went into Screven Co Ga was their son. If not, then who was their son? I have 2300 descendants of Antoine POITEVIN Sr & will be happy to help Poitevint researchers.
My grandmother was born October 3, 1874 in Sampson County, NC. Her father's name was Holley STRINGFIELD. Our family is uncertain of her mother's name, who passed away while she was still a young child. We do know that her Stepmother's name was Ella. 1. We would like the name of her mother, with her maiden name, please. 2. We would like her Stepmother's maiden name. 3. If there are any names of Henrietta's siblings, please provide that. Thank you for helping us put together our genealogy.
I am trying to find out information on my grandmother's mother. My grandmother was born Henrietta Esabella STRINGFIELD, Oct.3, 1874 in Sampson County, NC. Her father's name was Holley STRINGFIELD. We do not know her mother's name. Her mother passed away while my grandmother was an infant. She did have a stepmother, Ella STRINGFIELD, but I do not have her maiden name.
I am researching Elias FAIRFAX, born 1820-1826, Sampson County, m. Sarah Wells February 8, 1844, Marriage Bond No. 000072407, Bondsman - Burrel F. WELLS, Witness - Issac HOLLAND, per Sampson County Library Microfilm Record...but the entry states "Elias M. FAIRIES", do you have a way of locating a copy of the Marriage Bond? Also, do you have any info on the WELLS Family or our FAIRFAX Family in Sampson County? Did a FAIRIES family exist or is this a definite miss-spelling of the name FAIRFAX?
Looking for information on John (#2) SIMMONS who's will was probated in Sampson County in 1807. He listed three sons: Sherwood, Jeremiah and John (#3). John #2 was the son of John (#1) SIMONS who's will was probated in 1742 in Craven County. I am most interested in info on the three sons: Sherwood, Jeremiah and John.
Need any information on Joshua GODWIN or Elizabeth LAYTON , approx 1810 - 1820? Joshua died prior to 15 April 1877 when his will was proven in Cumberland Co. Joshua and Elizabeth had at least 4 children born in Sampson Co. Simeon GODWIN b. 1845, Spicey GODWIN b. 1847, Allmon GODWIN b. 1849 and Delia GODWIN b. 1852. Need parents of Joshua and Elizabeth. Any information on birth dates, dates of death, marriage or place of burial would be most appreciated.
ODOM posted by Fred
Odom on Friday, November 14, 1997
ODOM..seeking parents, siblings of Riley ODOM,b.1796, Sampson, m. Sophia Strickland abt 1820,also Sampson. Left abt 1826 for McNairy Co., TN with two other relatives...Jacob and Jesse ODOM. Have extensive files.
WILLIAMS, William b. abt. 1750 in Halifax County, VA d. 1826 in Sampson
County, NC CHARLES, Mary/Maria b. prior Civil War wo Fraisure Lovitt WILLIAMS
RAYNOR, Susan wo William WILLIAMS Nathan WILLIAMS son of William WILLIAMS
ho Matilda BELL Joshua King WILLIAMS ho Mollie CARROLL William Ivey WILLIAMS
ho Pearl Victoria HOLLOWELL Elton Jehu WILLIAMS ho Pauline WILLIAMS
MESSER Family from Coats area. I believe they donated the land which "Red
Hill Church" now stands, and they are now buried there. Della MESSER was their
daughter, and was born to them just after the turn of the century. Also, JOHNSON
Family - Moses P. JOHNSON, married Della MESSER. Moses P.was also born just
after the turn of the century. Who were his father and mother? and if possible,
grand father, and grand mother. Any information you can supply is greatly
appreciated.
William Lee HUDSON was born about 1840 - 1850. He died on July 15, 1919?
and married a Mattie CULBERSON in 1910. They had a son William Lee, Jr born
October 1911.
ROBINSON - Seeking name of husband of Janette Tate ROBINSON, b. Ca1859,
in Taylor's Bridge Township, youngest child of William L. ROBINSON and Janette
MATTHIS. Last record found in 1880 census, Jenneta shown as single 21 yr.
old, living in her mother's (widow) household in Taylor's Bridge Twp.. Date
or dates of her marriage or marriages is also desired, if available.
Pennsylvania Gazette, 1728-1748; Capt. LUMAN of a sloop belonging to Mr.
CARNES of Boston was lost overboard, 1736, off the coast of North Carolina.
He was presumed murdered by his crew. Does anyone have any information on
this. With the hope that a fragment of information can me trace the immigrant
ancestor.
I am working on the MCLAMB'S. My great grandmother was Bessie Lavinia MCLAMB
(b. 1889) of Newton Grove, NC. Her father was Sir William MCLAMB (b. 1862),
and boy is he a hard one to find. Whenever I ask for record copies or whatever
I have to say that his first name really was Sir. It's an amateur genealogist's
nightmare:-). Anyway, I have been told that Sir Will's parents were Nathan
MCLAMB and Betty Ann STEWART. I am having a terrible time of tracking this
line down. Do you have any pointers? Anyone working on this same line? Any
help is appreciated and I will share all the info. that I do have.
Informatioin is sought verifying the following statement that the area
(at least) between the Black and South Rivers, NC in the present western half
of Sampson County, NC was once known as Hanover County. An article "Perception
vs. Reality: The Life of a Slave" (New York Times, 17 Jan 1998, B11) from
a book "The Planter: or, 13 Years in the South," by "A Northern Man (David
BROWN)" (H. HOOKER, Philadelphia, 1853) refers to a slaves first master, John
HAWES: "He lived in Hanover County, N.C. [caps added], between the Black and
South Rivers, and was the owner of a large plantation, called Hawes' Plantation."
Looking for info. on KENNEDY'S of Sampson County NC. My ancstors were Elsie
Jemima KENNEDY her parents were Festus Marshal KENNEDY and Jemima Knowles
KENNEDY Jemima Knowles KENNEDY parents were Taylor H. KNOWLES and Ann Eliza
Sellers KNOWLES No further info. available. Any help is greatly appreciated.
James and Anthony RITCHIE found together on deed records in Duplin/Sampson
1760's. James and Anthony have land grants in 1793 in Williamsburg,S.C. James
sells his land in 1823 and also that of Anthony RITCHIE Sr. and goes to Alabama.
This James is my 3g grandfather. Want to know the N.C. Ritchies.
I am the great-grandaughter of Nancy Lee RAY and Lenn EDGE. Their daughter
Minnie Mae Edge WILLIAMS was my grandmother and lived in Autryville until
her death in 1991. All I know of her childhood is that she possibly grew up
in the White Oak area which would either be Sampson County or possibly Bladen
or Cumberland depending on the dividing line for the county at that time.
My grandmother Minnie Mae Edge WILLIAMS was born3/3/1907 and was married to
John Dewitt WILLIAMS of Autryville, North Carolina. John DEWITT Williams was
born 3/14/1894 and died 11/20/1975. He was the son of Rosa Leigh Lane Sessoms
WILLIAMS born 9/25/1870 and Evander WILLIAMS born 12/5/1864 and died 5/16/1923.Also,
if anyone out there knows anything of Rosa Leigh Lane SESSOMS Williams parents
I would appreciate it. The information I have is that her fathers name was
possibly Willie or William LANE and that he was possibly a Dr. who came to
the United States from either Holland or Germany. One of the things I have
been fortunated enough to inherit is the trunk he brought with him when he
came to the United States I would really appreciate any information anyone
could provide me with. Thank you very much.
Pennsylvania Gazette, 1728-1748; Capt. LUMAN of a sloop belonging to Mr.
CARNES of Boston was lost overboard, 1736, off the coast of North Carolina.
He was presumed murdered by his crew. Does anyone have any information on
this. With the hope that a fragment of information can me trace the immigrant
ancestor.
I am searching for any information about John MCCORQUODALE, born about
1799, NC, and his father, Daniel MCCORQUODALE, who lived in Sampson Co; they
moved to Georgia before 1820. Who were the parents of Daniel?
I am researching the UNDERWOOD family who lived in the Westbrook Township.
In particular the family of John W. UNDERWOOD wife Nancy GUY (1831). Children:
Reddie Samson (March 1853), Henry (1855), Margaret (1858), & Nancy (1864)
UNDERWOOD. Any info will be appreciated.
Would you please post the following query to the Sampson County Page? Thanks,
Jack F. Hall, Jessie MARTIN, I am researching the above Jessie Martin HALL,
b. abt 1860, Sampson County, NC, D. unknown. Jessie was married to Jane Ellen
MCKENZIE who died in Cumberland County, NC June 22, 1922.Children: James HALL,
Fleet HALL, DELLA, (married Ben AUTRY) Shep HALL, Haywood Martin HALL (my
father) and Herman C. HALL. There is a J. M. HALL B. ??? D. 11-11-1911 buried
in Autryville Cemetery. Anyone having info on above people or knows how to
find out about the gravesite in Autryville Cemetery.
I am looking for information on James M. CRUMPLER; born Nov. 14,1840, died
June 20, 1918. His father was Thomas Wash CRUMPLER and was born around 1820.
James had at least one son Robert Kendall CRUMPLER, Any information would
be greatly appreciated.
The Baggett family lived in Salemberg, North Carloina. The Salemberg Baptist
Church was built on land donated by the BAGGETT family. Many descendants of
the BAGGETT family still reside in North Carolina.
I am interested in sharing information with someone about the surname WILLIAMS.
My gggrandfather was Benjamin N. WILLIAMS born in Sampson County, NC on August
31, 1822. He later moved to Henry Co., AL and then to Washington Co., FL.
Seeking info on John MAGEE and Bethany Scott MAGEE, married in Sampson
Cty 1788 Elisha MAGEE b. 1790 Mary 'Polly' MAGEE b. 1792 John ''Jackey' MAGEE
b. 1796 Nehemiah MAGEE b. 1796 Nehemiah And Elizabeth SCOTT (parents of Bethany
Scott MAGEE
Searching for information on the children of Rice MATTHIS (b. abt. 1745-d.
1797) and Civility GOFF. It is believed that their names were John, Edmund
and James, however I have found no documented evidence to prove their link
to these parents. The 1790 Census lists Rice as head of household with three
sons and three daughters. Sampson County Court Records show that Civility
filed for adminstration of estate after Rice's death in 1797, but no children
where named. The NC State Archives, Sampson County and Duplin Counties have
no records of the administration of estate, so apparently it did not survive
time. Any help will be appreciated.
My name is Sharon Dover ROMANEK. I am the grandaughter of John Dewitt WILLIAMS
of Autryville, N.C. I spent many hours there as a child and have In my heart
always considered Autryville my home although I never lived there. I would
love to make a contribution of information regarding the WILLIAMS Family to
your web page. I do have quite a bit of information from census records. Could
you please email me back any information regarding my being able to contribute.
My grandmother was Minnie Mae Edge WILLIAMS also of Autryville. I would like
to make my contribution in her memory if possible. I absolutely thrilled to
find a web site from Sampson County. I am a new pc owner and Internet surfer
so I just got lucky and stumbled in. What a wonderful surprise.
I am looking for any information you might provide concerning the ancestors
of John KEEN or Elizabeth CURLEE. John KEEN was apparently a revolutionary
soldier, his widow Elizabeth Curlee KEEN moved to Laurens County, Georgia
in the early 1800's. She drew land in the Cherokee Land Lottery of 1838 as
the widow of a revolutionary soldier. I understand that John Keen's will,
written by him December 7, 1803 is on record in Sampson County. His family
may have been from Wayne county for there are some references to Goldsboro
in family records. John KEEN and Elizabeth CURLEE had five children: John
Jr., William, Young, Nancy Jane and Mary (Polly).
Seeking information on Felix EASOM and Raford EASOM who were in Sampson
County around 1830. Their ancestors: Benjamin EASOM, John EASOM, Joseph EASOM
and Andrew EASOM moved to Sampson County from Onslow County, NC. Any information
would be appreciated.
We are trying to trace our family history. We have found some of them listed
in the 1870 Duplin County federal census. All were former slaves. Memebers
of the same family had different surnames. We are trying to find out what
white famiies living in either Duplin, Wayne or Sampson counties could have
been the owner. The following surnames were taken by our ancestors, and we'd
like to try and identify the owner. Were there any slave holding families
in Sampson County who had any of the following surnames: CROW KING WRIGHT
MCIVER (MCKEEVOR?MCKEEVER) KORNEGAY(KORNEGA OR KOMEGEY) HICKS Thanks for your
help.
Looking for information on Elizabeth CARLTON b 1808 in Sampson County,
NC, and died in October 1862 in Taylor County, FL. She married John SIMMONS
who was born in 1802 and died February 26, 1868. They had eleven children:
Martha (b 1824), Mary Ann (b June 15, 1827), Nancy (b 1832), Moses W. (b Feb
11, 1833), Jasper N. (b 1835), Lydia (b 1836), Alderman (b Jan 29, 1837),
Elizabeth Carlton (b 1840), John Wright (b 1841), William (b 1842) and Norman
(b aft 1843).
I am looking for any information on the name BREWINGTON. anything about
c.d. BREWINGTON author of five civilized indian tribes of easten North Carolina.
I am realated to him.This could end a 10 year search.
My Name is Johnie L. FENNELL and my family comes from Harrells N.C. I am
trying to track my relatives. Many of them are buried in the cemetery at the
Keathern Baptist Church.
Seeking information on Sampson County family: Bryan(T) KING married to
Polly SLOCUMB ( birthdates not known) had 4 children Henry Stevens KING, b.
1811 Clarisey(a) KING b. 1813 *Barney(?Barnabas) KING, b. 1825 Sally R. KING,
b. 1828 Bryant KING died in 1835 in Sampson Co., NC I believe they are found
in the " LEE's and KINGs of North Carolina and Virgina" and the "Heritage
Book of Sampson Co., NC" * Barney(Barnabas, Barna) KING m. to Emily (Rhodes?)b.
abt. 1830 found in the 1850 census of Johnston County, NC Any information
on this family line or on how to get a copy of the two above mentioned books
would be great.
Looking for family of Ephriam COOK b. 1814 and George Henry COOK b. 1816
in Sampson/Johnston Co. area. May have moved to GA c. 1830s. Is there a link
to one of the sons of William and Naomi Cook of IW Co. VA and Northampton
Co. NC?? Cook family associated with Stanley, Keen, Blackman, Parker. Working
on book - any help welcome and appreciated. Ephriam is my g-g-g-grf.
I am seeking information on the following persons who have roots in Sampson
Co. In the Wilson Co., TN, Court Minute Books, there is an entry on May 7,
1819, when William BABB and his wife, Ruth BABB, sold land in Sampson Co.,
NC, to Henry HUNT. The land was part of the estate of Leban TAYLOR, deceased,
and Ruth was one of the heirs. Laban, James, and Jonathan TAYLOR all appear
in the 1784 tax lists of Sampson Co. I am doubly descended from Ruth Ann Taylor
Powell BABB (her great-grandson, John Michael POWELL, married her great-granddaughter,
Nancy Emmaline WINFORD (a BABB descendant). Henry HUNT and Hardy HUNT married
sisters of Ruth. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Searching for any information on Frederick HUDSON born abt 1798 who married
Betsy Elizabeth JOHNSON born abt 1800. They had 8 children: Jabra, Henry,
Sylvanny, James Soloman Richard (called "Sol"), Frederick, Alfred, Betsy Elizabeth
and William.
Seeking people working on PAGE lines of Sampson County, especially the
Clinton area. The other line is BENNETT who also owned land in the area with
other surrounding landholders named UNDERWOOD, BIZZELL, SAMPSON, REEVES, CRUMPLER
and STEWART.
I have found some members of my family listed in the 1870 Duplin County
federal census. All were former slaves. Members of the same family had different
surnames. Currently focusing on the surname WARD. If anyone has any inforamtion
on a Ward family in Duplin or Sampson County who owned slaves, I would appreciate
your help.
Preston Lee BYRD Sampson County Born 12/4/1890 Died 8/18/1959 Duplin Married
Mary Alice Whitley Father: Thomas Jefferson BYRD Born 2/20/1864 (Piney Grove,
Sampson County Died 6/9/1940 Buried at Faison (Duplin County) NC
info on: Jordan [Jourdan] WOOTEN 1803-june 27, 1881 b. Sampson Co, NC wife:
Mary M. STRICKLAND oct. 1799- sept 27, 1882 married in Sampson Co son......James
Daniel WOOTEN 1828-1874 b. Sampson Co, Nc wife: Matilda Caroline JOWERS b.
nc son....... Issac Henry Buster WOOTEN 1869-Jan 1951 wife: Sarah Ellen HEATH
1883-nov 28, 1963 daughter.. Frances Elizabeth WOOTEN 1832- b. Sampson Co,
Nc daughter.. Lucy Jane WOOTEN Feb 14, 1834- b. Sampson Co, Nc son.......
Issac WOOTEN 1836- b. Sampson Co, Nc son....... William Jordan WOOTEN Apr
2, 1838- b. Sampson Co, Nc daughter.. Mary WOOTEN 1841- b. Barber Co, Al son.......
Loseph Sampson WOOTEN june 26,1844- b. Barber Co, Al
I wish to communicate with anyone who is interested in the PETERS line
in Sampson Co. I am particularly interested in the descendents of Samuel PETERS
born 1764 in Edgecomb Co.
CLINTON, Richard was in Sampson Co. NC for the 1790 census. I am trying
to connect him to my Zachariah CLINTON who was born in SC in 1795 - have reason
to believe they were related. Would like to correspond with anyone researching
CLINTON'S in early NC. Happy to exchange info.
I am seeking information on the family of Stephen OATES and Elizabeth Ann
SHIPP of Sampson Coutny North Carolina. Stephen' s father was James OATES
1757-1815, and his mother was Mary Ann WYATT also of Sampson County. She died
in 1801? her will was probated in 1821. Stephen siblings were Sarah Lenny
KING, Susan, Fanny Brown, Michael, Michalle, Ann Williams, Mirah also Merat
or Mirab BROWN, James. Some of these dates conflict with what I have STEPHEN'S
birth date was 1783, but some of the sources in thedocument I received has
1788. My information comes from the Bible of Ephriam OATES and Lucy SAUNDERS.
My thirdgreatgrandfather and the youngest son of Stephen OATES and Elizabeth
Ann SHIPP. Stephen OATES and Elizabeth SHIPP'S children are William 18/Mar./1798
Sampson County North Carolina m: Sarah SELLERS 12/Feb./1833 Catalpa Pike County
Alabama. Their children were William Calvin John Alva, Mary Jane, Amelia Louise,
Melissa Ann, Amanda Elizabeth, Thomas Carraway, James Wyatt, Claudius, Josh.
John rose to the rank of Lieutenant in the Confederate Army and was promoted
to Captain when the Captain of Company G 15th Alabama was killed, but he was
shortly mortally wounded afterwards leading his company in the Fifteenth Alabama's
assault on Little Round Top 2/Jul./1863, he died twenty two days after he
received his wounds. He for all practical purposes is buried somewhere near
where he fell. Col OATES brother in law Thomas J. KELLY was killed in Co.E
Tthirteenth Alabama in Pickett's charge. Mary's husband James Benjamin LONG
died in 1864 and he is buried at Hollywood Cemetery Richmond. William Clavin
OATES was elected Congress in 1880 and 1894 he was elected Alabama's 29th
Governor. Carraway OATES d.b.1804 he was living in Henry County Alabama in
1850 members of his household were wife Catherine SKINNER, sons Nathan and
James and daughters Sarah and Nancy. All children were born in Alabama. Nathan
married Emeline Murphy of Henry County Alabama 5/Jun./1856. I have not found
out anything bout the rest of the children. Stephen was a born in 1805 in
Sampson County and he died in Texas in 1867. Catherine was born either in
1806-07 she married William J. GALLOWAY in 1848 also in Henry County Alabama,
she andher husband might have moved to Texas after the War for Southern Independence.James
was born in 1809 and he went to Texas with his brother Stephen, but never
returned he died in 1863. The twins Peribhy also called (Phoebe) and Sena
were born in 1810. They married twin brothers Tolbert and Albert PARISH. They
were married in Henry County 10/Feb./1841, now the Henry County Marriage Records
mentions Perihby or Phoebe's marriage. Robert was born in 1819 in Sampson
County and he lived in Alabama until after the War for Southern Independence
when he moved to Texas in 1872. John Charles and Ann M. were also twins born
8/May/1822 in Sampson County North Carolina, they were both marriedin Henry
County Alabama, but John Charles moved to Texas after the second marriage
and Ann married in Henry County also and she moved to Claybank Alabama she
and her husbandare buriedin the Claybank Baptist Cemetery in Dale County Alabama.
Henderson was born in Sampson County NorthCarolina and he moved to Yazoo County
Mississippi after the Mexican American War. Emeline was born 1825 also in
Sampson County. And she lived all her adult life in Alabama. My thirdgreatgrandfather
Ephriam was born next 27/Jan./ 1826 SampsonCounty and he like most of his
siblings grew up in Alabama. He did not move he stayed right in Henry County
Alabama married 16/Aug./1849 Mary Ann Ward. Their children were Melinda Ann
1851-1929 married Dr. ThomasCarey SOLOMON 1873 they had three children Maud
1875 Tae 1877 and Ligon THOMAS 1881-1943. Dr. Wyatt STEPHEN my secondgreatgrandfather
1852-1913, his son was Walter Bragg OATES (1878-1955) my mother's paternal
grandfather. Her father was Walter Neil OATES. James Edward(1854-1918)JohnCharles
(b&d 1857)Margaret Mary Jane (1859-1939) Margaret OATES ephriam's sister
born in Sampson County 1827 lived in Henry County married Jesse Mercier ROWE
lived in Coffee County Alabama after 1850. Elizabeth and Eliza Jane born 19/Apr./1832
she lived and died in Henry County, so did Eliza. The last child was Fannie
born 1834 she married George Solomon Hutto it is believed that she died either
in Texas or on the way to Texas. I would like someone to if possible alookup
on this family, please. I do not know if Stephen OATES and Elizabeth Ann SHIPP
had a Bible or not his greatgreatgrandfather James was married by Rev. George
HAWES, who must have been a Anglican Priest. So he might have records made
in the parish church where he was buried Stephen OAtes died in 1835 and he
was buriednearthee Carolina foothills between the HAuse and Cape Fear River.
Before I forget the Haywood R..Faison Manuscript contains some information
about the family. As well as the manuscript copy of the Berkley Parish Register
compiled by Reverend George HAWES the pastor that performed James OATES and
Elizabeth Perry EIVANS in 1695. If someone could do a look up and send me
copies of these manuscripts I would appreciate it. I would also like a cemetery
look up done for any information onthe gracve sites of Stephen OATES or his
father'sprople as well as the WYATT'S his mother was a Mary Ann WYATT of Sampson
County. His greatgrandmother OATES was Elizabeth WYATT. Her parentswere JohnWyatt
and Rachal CALLOWAY, I would very much like to find out who his mother Mary
Ann's parents were her father was named John I believe, her mother waseither
named Mary or Jane I have no record of her surname. Could someone do a will
look up for Stephen's will and his parents wills. And send me copies Please.
Stephen's father died in 1815 he died in 1835 and his mother died in 1801
her will was probated in 1821. They all died in Sampson County North Carolina.
His father was born in 25/Dec./1757 Dobbs County North Carolina he died 25/Mar./1815
Duplin, SampsonCounty North Carolina.Stephen wasborn 1783/88 died 1835 in
Sampson County North Carolina his mother Mary Ann WYATT was born 1760(my source
book has 1770 but I do not think that is correct) she died 1801 and her will
was probated in 1821. I do not recall what the will book numbers and pages
are. Is there any way someone could do a lookup anyway.
Looking for info on the FENNELL family in this area; also looking for anyone
who knew Maggie Hollingsworth; a well-known African-American woman in that
area during her lifetime.
my grandfather thurston WISE resided in Newton Grove all his life. i am
interested in tracing his family back in search of rumored cherokee ancestors
and i need some type of starting point, since i am very new at this kind of
thing. his ssn=240286866 bd=8/13/14 .
Looking for information regarding the parents of my grandmother, Clyda
Midferne NOLLEY, who was born in Clinton in 1895. I think her father's name
was Joseph; mother may have been Liza. Clyda had one sister, named Vira. Please
email with any pertinent info:
I am looking for any additional info. on Francis Stringer SHINE, died in
Sampson County, NC in 1831. He married Agnes Ann TORRANS and fathered at least
one son, Thomas Torrans SHINE.
I am looking for information on my Grandfather Bunyon Cloyd BROOME. He
owned land close to White Oak Church in Sampson County, he moved his rather
large family from Union County,N.C. He was first married to Mary Alice THERRELL
of Union County and when she passed away, he married a Nettie Mussel WHITE.
I know I must have lots of cousins in Sampson County as I was also born there.
Would love to hear from anyone who may have information.
Richard WATTERS died 1790 in Sampson County. He married Mary (last name
unknown). He lived near Six Runs. On Richard WATTERS. He had two children
- Benjamin WATTERS and Henry WATTERS I am trying to find out where Richard
was born and what happened to Henry. I have Benjamin who was born 1780 in
Sampson County and died 1836. Henry was born 1784.
Am researching John Wingate EDMUND born 10 Jan 1835 married Mary Jane ROBERTS
born 2 July 1839. Need information on these lines. Any help greatly appreciated.
Looking for any info re: Jonathan GODWIN The information below is speculation
based upon land transactions etc. Does anyone recognize any of this. 1.) Jonathan
GODWIN c1722-1791 md; c1744 Rachel ______ Nansemond Co. Va. Possible Issue:
Lived in Sampson County, North Carolina 1. James GODWIN c1743-d1801 Samson
Co NC md:c1767 Elizabeth _____ 2. Nathan GODWIN c1745-1823 md. Anna 3. Richard
GODWIN c1749-18xx 4. Mary or Rachel c 1752 5. Thomas GODWIN c1755-1807 Rev.
War #495 and possibly others
Looking for information on ELLIOTT'S. Specifically, William, Murphy or
Noah born in the 1830's to Sara ELLIOTT who later married Andrew MITCHELL
and moved to Union Co. Ga.
Looking for information on ELLIOTTS. Specifically, William, Murphy or Noah
born in the 1830's to Sara ELLIOTT who later married Andrew MITCHELL and moved
to Union Co. Ga.
I am seeking information about ancestors of Daniel COOR, who moved from
Wayne County to Sampson about 1785. I have some information about Daniel in
a copy of a manuscript entitled "The CORE Family," which was written by a
Joseph Anderson CORE, of Delaware, around 1951. I will be happy to share a
copy of this with anyone who wants it at the cost of copying and mailing,
which is perhaps $2.50 to $3.50. Would love to exchange information with descendants
of Daniel Coor. I seek information on the families headed by Thomas Coor I,
who died in 1752 (Daniel Coor's grandfather), and Thomas Coor II (Daniel Coor's
uncle). I also have a transcription of the Estate papers from Wayne County
of Arthur Coor I, Daniel's father, which I can share by e-mail with anyone
who is interested.
I am looking for information on a John HOLDER who was in the 1820 census
for Sampson County. He was born about 1794 but I am not sure if he was born
in Sampson County or moved there with his family. I have not found him in
the 1830 census but by 1840 he had moved to Gwinnett County, Georgia. Any
information concerning John HOLDER and his ancestors would be appreciated.
The 1800 census for Sampson Co, NC shows a James WOOTEN. His son, Jordan
WOOTEN [b.1803] m. Mary M. STRICKLAND [b.1799]. Their son, James Daniel WOOTEN
[b.1828] m. Matilda Caroline JOWERS [b.1835] all left Sampson Co, NC in 1839/40
for Barbour Co, AL [see 1850 Barbour Co, AL census for Jourdan WHOOTEN]. Three
of James & Matilda's sons served in the 33rd Ala Inf. as did some of the
STRICKLAND's & JOWERS. any info please contact me. See also site at www.familytreemaker.com
I am looking for my great-grandparents who were from Sampson County,N.C.
Amos ROYAL m. Caroline HONEYCUTT abt 1850?? children: Anna Lovie Walter Hansteen???
Donnia Katie Adaline (my grandmother) I understand that there are lots of
ROYALS and HONEYCUTTS still living in Sampson County. I was born there but
now live in MA. and I just can't seem to make a connection to this branch
of the family. Any and all information would be appreciated.
I am looking for infomation on the STEVENS/STEPHENS family in Samson co.
In particular, I am looking for the parents of Barnabus STEVENS - born in
1825 - married to Pauline DUPUY in 1853....Also looking for Barnabas STEVENS
- born abt 1760 - married to Lydia OATES. Please contact me if this is your
line!
Would like any information about Samuel BELL born 1749 in Surry Co., VA
and moved to Sampson Co. He served in the Revolutionary War. Would like to
know his wife's name. He had a son, Hardy H. BELL. They moved to Robeson Co.
about 1807.
Am researching Raeford FISHER of Sampson Co.,have no dates, wife's name
Janie (have no surname) daughter Sarah FISHER born 15 March 1841 married William
BULLARD born 4 Feb. 1844, married 27 March 1866. Any info to help me extend
this FISHER line will be greatly appreciated and will share info as I find
it.
Seeking information on John and Elisha WOODARD , Southerland District,
of Duplin/Sampson County listed in 1784-86 census. Seeking descendants of
this line, possibly a Mills WOODARD, who settled in Emanuel Co GA, and died
there in 1825. Wife named Mary CANNADY. Mills' first son was named John. Other
known children of Mills were Martha, Mary, Elizabeth, William, Ambrose, and
Wealtha.
I am researching the ancestors of Joseph HARE (1749 - 1853; yes, 1853)
who was apparently born near present-day Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC
and one of 10 or 11 children. At present, we suspect that his parents were
Joseph (Sr.) and Ann HARE but have not confirmed this yet. It is also suspected
that his father (Joseph, Sr.?) may have died circa 1756 (as Cumberland Co.
probate records suggest) and that his children subsequently moved to neighboring
Sampson county and the northeastern coastal areas of NC (Bertie, Gates Co.'s,
etc.). Although I don't presently know the names of his brothers (we suspect
John, Robert, William, Edward, etc.), it is thought that they resided in these
counties until at least 1800. As for Joseph, he apparently enlisted in the
service in early 1776 and participated in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
(1776). He went on to serve out his 3-year military term and sometime in 1779,
made his way (with an Edward Hale?) to then-Montgomery Co., VA (present-day
Giles Co., VA) which, at that time, was the edge of the western frontier.
There he settled and lived the remainder of his days as a noted frontier/Indian
scout and land speculator. It is known that he did return to NC in 1781, however,
to participate in the Rev. War Battles of Weitzel's Mill and Guilford Courthouse
and was also present at Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown, VA. As for his
suspected heritage, family lore has it that his ancestors fled religious persecution
in France in the late 1600's for Barbados, living there for a short period
of time before arriving in America circa 1710 (settling near Charleston, SC)
and eventually migrating to the Fayetteville area (in the 1720's or 1730's?).
Any info on Joseph, his parents and/or ancestors would be very much appreciated.
I am looking for information on Jhn HOLDER. In 1820 he was living in Sampson
County, NC. I would like to know his birthplace, his parents names, and any
information I can find out about his possessions such as land while in Sampson
County.
Researching Stephen King (GGGGF) b. 1750 Clinton, Sampson, NC. Married
Amy OATES 2/15/1779 at same location. The only information I have on Stephen
KING'S father is that his name was Henry. Any assistance appreciated,
I am looking for information on John "Sha" WILLIAMS and Katherine CAROUTH
who lived in Sampson Co., N.C. I am researching my ggg grandfather, John WILLIAMS
born abt. 1767 who is reported to be a son of John "Sha" WILLIAMS. I have
been told there is information on this family in the "History of Sampson County"
by John C. Rosser, Jr. Can anyone help? Thank you.
Would appreicate any info. on the TURNAGE Family. My greatgrandmother was
Mary Francis TURNAGE (before she married Joseph Archer WILLIAMS) Her parents
were Jno TURNAGE mom unknown. Mary & her father were born in Sampson County,
NC She was born around 1874. She died August 14-1932 in Nash County,NC.
I am searching for parentage of a John WILLIAMSON who supposedly came from
Sampson County, NC, or Raleigh, NC; he came to Montgomery County, GA, about
1800. Lemuel could have been his father or older brother as he was in Montgomery
County at same time. Searching census records in NC has not helped me because
there are so many John WILLIAMSON'S, and he had to have been young and probably
not listed as head of house in 1790, anyway. Can someone please help me?
I am looking for any information on Bradley B. JERNIGAN (born 1870, in
Harnett or Sampson County) and his wife, Sara Giles Strickland JERNIGAN. They
had 2 children, Bessie and Charlton, born in 1900 and 1904. Bradley seemed
to disappear around 1905. Any ideas?
I am searching for parentage of a John WILLIAMSON who supposedly came from
Sampson County, NC, or Raleigh, NC; he came to Montgomery County, GA, about
1800. Lemuel could have been his father or older brother as he was in Montgomery
County at same time. Searching census records in NC has not helped me because
there are so many John WILLIAMSONS, and he had to have been young and probably
not listed as head of house in 1790, anyway. Can someone please help me?
I am trying to link Richard Sessions, Sr. b.abt 1746 d. 7Apr 1816 Sampson
Co NC to my GGGGgrandfather Richard David SESSIONS b.12 Mar 1802 Marion District
SC thru Richard Sr.'s son Joseph SESSIONS b.1774 Sampson Co NC m.Sarah HOWARD
1797. Has anyone done research on this family. I have lots of information
on Richard David SESSIONS and his descendants and am willing to exchange any
info. I have only hearsay info that Richard David SESSIONS father was a Joseph
SESSIONS and need help!
Looking for any infomation on Wilbert Harrison Grant married to Ida HILL
Grant they lived in Newton Grove,Wilbert had a aunt name Missouri GRANT Lee.Thanks
for any help you can give
Shadrick (Shadrach) JONES died in Sampson Co in 1802. Mentioned in his
will were: Wife--Mary Wallace JONES, Sons: Shadrick, Reddick, Phillip (dec'd),
and Benjamine. Daus: Polly and Rachel and sons in law: Thomas WO-----, Jesse
COTTON, Ambrose SIMES (SIMS) and Walas (Wallace) MOBLEY. The MOBLEY, SIMS,
COTTON families all moved to Hickman Co., TN by 1840. Shadrach JONES Jr. was
in Cumberland Co. NC until at least 1830. Have never found any further info.
on sons Reddick or Benjamin.
I am looking for is Samuel NEWMAN , wife : Mary Powell NEWMAN , also Henry
Lee and wife Leala Newman LEE.. under stand there might be a family cemetery
there .. need to find.
I'm researching for relatives of Joseph BARDIN (BARDEN). I Know of a Graham
BARDEN who was of Sampson Co. I would like to know of his relatives and if
Joseph BARDIN was included among them. What I know thus far is that Joseph
and his wife Penelope (NEWSOM) were of Wayne Co.,NC and moved to Adair Co.Ky.
They are included in the 1860 census. Joseph was 44 at the time.
I am seeking information on William LEE born 1803 in Sampson County, NC.
His wife's name was Pherebee. They had moved into Pulaski County, Georgia
by 1850. Any info is appreciated.
Searching for parents of a John WILLIAMSON, b. ca. 1780 (in NC?) and died
1851 in Emanuel County, GA. Family tradition is that he came from Sampson
County, NC.
I am researching MERCER family of Sampson Co. Have a Rowland MERCER born
1800 His father was Noah MERCER, mother was Mary Jane, do not have her surname,
could it have been ROWLAND? Could anyone researching this line help me. All
help will be greatly appreciated and will share info as I find it.
Sampson Co. NC is where Sarah (EVERETT) BECK b abt 1750/70, resided with
husband Wm. BECK at their "home plantation" in Sampson?. They had interests
in Duplin Co. where dau Charlotte Caroline (Beck) Borden and Husband Levi
Borden MD Lived. Hope for verification Sarah was a Everett.
Seeking info on Susannah MCLEMORE, b.abt 1785 d.1850, was married to John
G (Ginny) SMITH, b. abt 1785 d.1871. originally lived in Little Coharie area.
Bladen County deed info leads to Elias MCLEMORE as her father. Mother unknown.
John G SMITH'S parentage unknown. Looking for unknowns.
Looking for information on George Solomon ODOM(OLDHAM) b. 1765 in Sampson
Co., d. Oct. 27, 1819 in Lincoln Co NC. Married Jane RUSSELL, b. 1767, Fauquier
Co. Does anyone know who George's parents were, and have any more information
about them. I think his parents were Joshua Odium OLDHAM who m. unknown Manuel.
Any help will be most appreciated.
I am researching the THORNTON family of Sampson and Duplin Counties in
North Carolina. I am looking for my direct ancestor, Nedam Anderson THORNTON
who married Mary Polly HAYNES and his descendants. I have compiled a substantial
amount of information, and have been fortunate to receive info from other
Thornton researchers which I will share with you. I have a Thornton page at
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9181/Thornton.html which contains
my ancestors and other data and my GEDCOM is online there.
WILLIAMS, LEWIS, WHITE, WARREN, FRAZIER, WOODWARD, SUTTON, SIMMONS, COOPER,
DAUGHTRY Does anyone have record of any of the following: Joseph Sutton WILLIAMS
(1846-1907) Mary Elizabeth White WILLIAMS (1843-1912) Rachel WOODWARD (1812-?)
Lovet WILLIAMS (1809-?) Noel WILLIAMS (1786-?) Elizabeth Sutton WILLIAMS (1788-?)
James E. WHITE (1816-1841) Elsey Ann Frazier WHITE (1813-?) James WOODWARD
(1775-1840) James E. WHITE (?-?) Robert Rufus LEWIS (1840-1912) Susan Catherine
Warren LEWIS (1846-1929) Needham WARREN (1810-?) James L. LEWIS (1808-?) Ulla
B. LEWIS (1786-?) Elizabeth Cooper LEWIS (1788-?) Rebecca Daughtry WARREN
(1775-?) Needham WARREN (1773-1797)
Seeking any infomation on John C. FANN who came to Sampson Co. in the early
part of 1800's,may have came from Orange Co.He married Bythenia KELLY who
lived south of Clinton.They settled down in Honeycutt's Township just a few
miles from Piney Green,and raised a family of several girls and seven boys.It
appears that the family of John FANN and Bythenia KELLY are English and Irish,KELLY
being Irish.Any info. greatly appreciated.
Jacob & Stephen GANEY are listed on the 1790 Census of Sampson County.
I am trying to find information on an Issac GANEY b abt 1805 in NC died in
Appling or Liberty County, GA. Married Elenor ?? Are these Ganey's related?
Am searching for parents of my ggrandfather, William CALLIHAN, b1793 in
Sampson Co.,NC. Have no first names available. Spelling back then could have
been CALLAHAN. Thanks for any help.
HOLLEY/HOLLY, John. Looking for information on the HOLLEYs of Sampson Co.,
NC in the late 1700's & early 1800's. Specifically, John HOLLEY (b. ABT
1792, NC; m. Nancy *Unknown, b. ABT 1796, NC). John was in Sampson Co., NC
in 1820, DeKalb Co., GA in 1830, Pike Co., GA in 1840, & settled in Coosa
Co., ALA in 1850 with 11 children. .
Garrison MERRITT, believed to have been born in Sampson Co, NC, m. Rebecca
COLLINS. He served in Civil War as "Gar" MERRITT. I'm looking for his parents.
Mother's first name was Sarah. Thanks for any leads.
THORNTON's Looking for relations of Benjamin Thornton born est 1800 his
on Samuel Thornton was born in 1825, married to Hestoer Raynorest 1850's.
Have names of Thornton's in court records but cannot connect them to each
other . Petition filed, someting about land but no other info. against Averett
THORNTON . Bill,( Sally sister of Samuel),A G THORNTON and a Carolina GODWIN.
Frank THORNTON. This was mentiond in 1912 in other court papers of Samuel
Thornton died 1912. Any information on Carolina GODWIN or Penny THORNTON ?
Thank you.
Im looking for any info on the REGISTER line, Rebecca E BOONE, Alphonso
BOONE and Alice JOHNSON.
HALL posted by John
Hall on Wednesday, July 22, 1998
I am looking for information on John Bunyan HALL, B. about 1850, death
unknown but after 1910. Married to Mary A. (maiden unknown) B. about 1857.
Children were William Leonard HALL, Alderson Duck HALL (my great-grandfather),
Franklin B. HALL, Donie E. HALL(female), and several other unknowns. The 1880
census has them residing in Little Coharie in Sampson County. Any info would
be greatly appreciated.
Would like to find other descendants of following family or graves for
some of these in Sampson Co: Everett Powell, b. ca. 1815, d. ca 1875 in Sampson
Co., marr. Mary Ann Stokes (probably nee Fortner) in Duplin County, moved
to Sampson Co. ca. 1850. Children: 1. Sara Ann, b. 1843, 2. David SINGLETON,
b. 1845, married Eliza J. Turner, 3. Benjamin Francis b. ca 1847 Duplin Co.
marr. Sophronia M. Turner, 4. Mary C. b. ca. 1850 Sampson Co., marr. Robert
H. MERRITT, 5. Eliza Ann b. ca. 1856 Sampson Co. and our ancestor: 6. John
Everett POWELl b. 1852 in Sampson Co. marr. Nancy Ventrice GARRISS (b. 1854)
moved to Fitzgerald, GA.
Looking for sons/daughters of Stephen B. HESTER, Sr., born c 1783 and father
of Stephen B. HESTER, Jr. born c1810 in Laurens County, Ga. Stephen Sr. is
son of Jasper HESTER of Bladen County, NC.
I'm looking for varification that William VANN Sr Married A Mary KING (Sister
of Vice President William Rufus KING) It seems everywhere I look Marys name
is not mentioned with siblings of William Rufus King. Also I'm looking for
the Parents fo WIlliam VANN (Willam VANN is my gggggrandfather ).
I am looking for a family named RIVERA who lived in Sampson County probably
in 1840-1880. Sarah Lopez RIVERA married William L.S. TOWNSHEND from Wilmington
on Jun 14, 1853. Her mother, Mary RIVERA lived in Clinton, Sampson County.
Am trying to locate any info on Ammie Robert ( or Robertson) BASS (dob
7-2-1890. Married to Annie Belle HERRING ( dob 8-4-1891 and dod 6-10-1984.This
is my grandfather. Family has info on grandmother but no research done on
him. Thanks .
Looking for information on the CULBREATH line of Sampson County. This would
include Alexander, Archibald, Cornelius, Daniel And Neil. Searching for father
of my G-G Grandfather Archibald CULBREATH, b. 1816.
I am trying to locate information concerning the family of my ggggrandmother
Nancy (Ann) HERRING born Sampson Co., NC abt.1775/died Marion Co., SC: after
1850. She married was listed as "Ann" married to William MILLER on the 1850
Census of Marion, Co., SC at that time she was 80 years old and he was 95.
I have not been able to find either of their parents. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
Seeking parents of Isaac CARTER and Dorcas BRADSHAW. They married 22 Jan
1818 Sampson Co NC. He served in war of 1812 from there. They removed to Henderson
Co Tn in the 1830's.
STRICKLAND...seeking family of Holly STRICKLAND (b. cir 1765). His daughter,
Sophia Strickland m. Riley ODOM cir 1820 in Sampson County. Have extensive
information on this marriage...but not on parents/siblings of Riley ODOM nor
on STRICKLAND family.
I am looking for information on "Alderson HALL" married to "Susan Everitt
HALL". Approximate Births and Deaths would be late 1800's to mid 1900's. Alderson
had a brother, "Frank HALL". Aldersons children were William Denning HALL,
Ernie HALL, Charlie HALL, Frank HALL, Ida HALL Beasley, Chellie Hall HALES,
Lettie Hall MAYNARD.
I would like to connect with anyone who is working on the family of Tryon
SMITH (born about 1798). He had a son named Richard Fennel SMITH who married
Margaret REEVES of Philip and Jane Melvin REEVES. Richard SMITH had a son
named Alexander SMITH (1862-1923) who married Melissa PETERSON of Aaron and
Martha Ann Johnson PETERSON. One of their ten children was Claudia Irene SMITH,
my grandmother (1908-1997).
ROGERS, BALL- Searching for parents & siblings of Ernest Preston ROGERS
d. bf. 1961 & wife, Bonnie Mae BALL, d. bf. 1963. Mrs. BALL died in Washington,
D.C. The ROGERS lived in Turkey, NC. Their children were Evelyn, Byron, Randall,
Burress, & Natalie. Natalie married a CARTER and settled in Grant, AL
after her husband's navy career. Would like to hear from relatives or anyone
having knowledge of this family.
I am looking for a lost cemetary in what used to be considered Tomahawk.
It was the MARLEY Cemetary, started around 100 yrs. ago. The last person to
be burried there may have been 50 yrs. ago. There is no public info on this
place and any help you may have would be greatly appreciated as there are
homes being built around that area on black river and we do not want someone
to build a home on top of our ancestors.