Duplin County, NC

Posted Queries for May thru June 2000

a#DAVISDAVIS posted by Chris on Saturday, May 13, 2000

DAVIS, Frank 'Sandy' born about 1814 in NC. He is indexed in the 1840 Duplin County census as Frank. Must have got married about 1836 to an unknown wife, first child Harriet bn 1837 and son Samuel born 1839. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

a#KEAKEAa#LAMBLAMBm#MCDONALDMCDONALDm#MCINTIREMCINTIREm#NEWELLNEWELLm#SWINSONSWINSONm#TAYLORTAYLORm#WESTBROOKWESTBROOK posted by J. Franks on Saturday, May 13, 2000

William Thomas NEWELL, b 1811, Pender Co., NC, d Norfolk, VA 1899. Son of Theresa Ann MCDONALD and James NEWELL, b England. She m2) Kintchen KEA. William Thomas NEWELL m1) Sophronia WESTBROOK, m2) Susan Jane SWINSON. Children: James Franklin Newell, m Kate M. LAMB, Susan Aurelia Newell m Andrew James MCINTIRE, William Henry Newell m Caledonia Washington TAYLOR.

a#COOPERCOOPERa#COOPERSCOOPERSa#FAISONFAISON posted by Angela on Saturday, May 13, 2000

Does anyone know where Cooper's Mill is in Duplin Co.? I'm researching African American COOPERS from Kenansville/Warsaw area. Ned COOPER & Tena FAISON COOPER and Willie COOPER & Alace FAISON COOPER raised their families there and were buried there late 1800's - early 1900's.

a#BRADHAMBRADHAM posted by Chris Davis on Monday, May 22, 2000

Looking for the names of the parents of Caleb D. BRADHAM who was born in Duplin County in 1867.

a#DICKSONDICKSONa#DIXONDIXONm#SISKSISK posted by Marie Austin-Tyrone on Monday, May 22, 2000

I'm really reaching for the moon, but I'm trying to get any information on Mary DICKSON, b. 9/16/1860, m. John Andrew SISK c.1894(lived in Rutherford Co. in 1900). Census information says they had been married 6 years at that time. Had 4 children, 2 still living, Millard Dewitt (my father) & Oscar Briscoe?. Mary died 4/22/1910 and is buried at Snow Hill Church Cemetery in Burke county. I believe her father may have been Binaja DICKSON/DIXON and her mother's name Piercy. If anyone has any information on these people, please contact me.

a#LOTTLOTT posted by Gwen Lott on Tuesday, May 30, 2000

I am on the trail of a one John Lott, Jr. Parents were John LOTT & Bethany (maiden name uknown). John LOTT. Jr. was born in Duplin County @ 1742. He married Sallie (maiden name unknown) who was also born @ 1748 in Duplin Co. N.C. Please contact me if you have any information on John LOTT, Jr., his pAarents, wife, children or siblings ! Thanks - Gwen LOTT bml1@negia.net

a#JONESJONESm#PRICEPRICEm#SMITHSMITH posted by Charles R. Odom on Tuesday, May 30, 2000

Looking for information about a Nathaniel PRICE who married first Rachel SMITH and second Barbara JONES. He was born abt. 1760 in Duplin Co. He married Barbara JONES in Duplin Co. on June 17, 1809.

a#ELLISONELLISONm#WARDWARD posted by Felicia Bridges on Wednesday, May 31, 2000

I'm looking for information on Robert WARD, b. 15 Apr 1796 to Matthew WARD and Ann ELLISON WARD in Duplin County. I believe the Matthew listed in the 1790 Duplin County Census, single, age 16-26, may be this Matthew. If anyone has additional info on either this Matthew, siblings of Robert's, or the ELLISON family, please email me. Thanks, felicia

m#MIDDLETONMIDDLETON posted by Lynda Webster on Sunday, June 4, 2000

Can you help? Jemima Middleton is listed on the 1840 Duplin census, pg 159, and again in 1850, pg. 002. James Middleton is listed on the 1840 census, pg 159, also. Can anyone tell me about these two or does anyone have access to the complete census info?? ANY help is appreciated. Lynda lkwebster@mindspring.com lkwebster@hotmail.com

a#LETCHWORTHLETCHWORTH posted by A M on Thursday, June 8, 2000

I am searching for info on the Letchworth family in duplin and wayne counties. Anyone related to Mamie Letchworth.

m#SHULERSHULER posted by James Shuler on Thursday, June 8, 2000

Birth of Murse (or Merse) Shuler - 1890's. Vester (or Vestor) Shuler - same period. James Preston Shuler - 1920's.

a#BROWNBROWNa#ENZORENZORa#GREENGREENm#STEPHENSSTEPHENS posted by Nikki on Saturday, June 10, 2000

Looking for information on John Sommers Enzor born July 10, 1756, who married 1st wife: Charity Stephens m. 7-26-1796 in Duplin 2nd wife: Mary Stephens Charity and Mary were daughters of Willam Stephens and Elizabeth Green and granddaughters to Barnabas Stephens and Charity Holmes Brown.

a#EZZELLEZZELLm#REGISTERREGISTER posted by Jen Ezzell on Wednesday, June 14, 2000

Hi All! I am looking for information on two names, EZZELL and REGISTER. My father-in-law was born in Magnolia...his name was James E. EZZELL, his mother's last name was REGISTER...I believe her first name was Mamie. Any information on these two family names would be most appreciated. Thank you and take care! Jen in CT

a#HURSTHURST posted by Susan on Saturday, June 17, 2000

Looking for information on Felix HURST (or other HURST family members) whom married Ann unknown. Thank you

m#MCMILLANMCMILLANm#PIERCEPIERCE posted by Katherine P. Banks on Sunday, June 18, 2000

Seeking information about the parents of Edward or Everett Pierce. He was married abt 1859 to Sarah (McMillan). They lived for a time in New Hanover County that became Pender Co. He died before 1900. Thanks, Kathy

a#CARROLLCARROLLm#MALLARDMALLARD posted by Bob Echols on Wednesday, June 21, 2000

I am looking for information about Rebecca MALLARD born 1825 in NC. She was related to Mary Eliza MALLARD who married Benejah CARROLL in 1829 in Duplin County. Mary Eliza was dau of William MALLARD of Duplin Co. Who were the parents of Rebecca? Any help will be appreciated; I will be glad to exchange the records I have. --Bob Echols

m#VANNVANNm#VANNSVANNS posted by Becky Chaney on Saturday, June 24, 2000

Does anyone have a copy of the 1783 tax list of Duplin County? I am unable to obtain one through interlibrary loan. I need to know the acreage and number of polls paid by the Vanns that year. According to my information, the following VANNS were listed on it: King VANN William VANN - probably two of them Edward Vann Henry VANN. I would greatly appreciate any help! Thanks so much in advance. Becky Chaney

m#VANNVANN posted by Becky Chaney on Saturday, June 24, 2000

Does anyone have a copy of the 1783 tax list of Duplin County? I am unable to obtain one through interlibrary loan. I need to know the acreage and number of polls paid by the Vanns that year. According to my information, the following Vanns were listed on it: King Vann William Vann - probably two of them Edward Vann Henry Vann. I would greatly appreciate any help! Thanks so much in advance. Becky Chaney

a#BISHOPBISHOPa#HUSSEYHUSSEYm#MERCERMERCER posted by Robert Aldrich on Wednesday, June 28, 2000

In the 1850 census of Duplin County there is a listing for a John E. HUSSEY, age 72; Malsey HUSSEY, age 40; Elizabeth MERCER, age 20; John E. HUSSEY, age 17; and Robert BISHOP, age 72. Robert was the father of Malsey and John, age 17, was the grandson of the brother of John E. HUSSEY, Bryan HUSSEY of Charleston, SC. Who was Elizabeth MERCER and how does she connect with this family?

a#GRADYGRADYa#HUSSEYHUSSEYa#KETTLEBANDKETTLEBANDm#WHALEYWHALEY posted by Robert Aldrich on Wednesday, June 28, 2000

Samuel WHALEY gave power of atty. to John B. HUSSEY of NC in Nov. of 1852 for the express purpose of retrieving "his share" of the estate of Capt. Bryan HUSSEY of Charleston, SC. Samuel WHALEY also signed a paper stating he was the lawful husband of Margaret KETTLEBAND Hussey, daughter of another John B. HUSSEY, deceased, who was the son of Capt. Bryan HUSSEY of Charleston, SC. Both Margaret KETTLEBAND HUSSEY and her brother, John Edward HUSSEY, were minor children of said John HUSSEY, deceased, in 1845, when the estate was supposedly settled according to the record of the Ordinary of Charleston, SC. At the time of the estate settlement, both of the minor children of John B. Hussey, deceased, were under the guardianship of another John E. HUSSEY of Duplin County, NC. This John E. Hussey was Col. John E. Hussey who was former senator and representative of said county. John B. HUSSEY, the said power of atty of Samuel WHALEY, was John Bryan HUSSEY of Duplin County and ol! ! dest child of Col. John E. HUSSEY, also of that county. John Bryan HUSSEY's son was also a John Bryan HUSSEY. In Oct. of 1852, John Bryan Hussey was also the certified administrator of the estate of Edward E. HUSSEY as witnessed by Benjamin GRADY, clerk of the court of Duplin Co. in that year. Edward E. HUSSEY was the brother of John Bryan HUSSEY, Sr. and another son of Col. John E. HUSSEY of Duplin County. However, Col. John E. HUSSEY also died in 1852 and the reference to Edward E. HUSSEY, deceased, may be in error. Edward E. HUSSEY who was the sheriff in Duplin County in 1850 and, although he may have died ca. 1852 as he does not appear in any other record after that date, should not have been a factor in the resolute efforts of Samuel WHALEY'S power of atty, John Bryan Hussey, Sr. It was Col. John E. HUSSEY who was the legal guardian of said minor children of John B. HUSSEY, deceased, and not Edward E. HUSSEY, deceased sheriff. As it is possible that Edward E. HUSSEY was n! ! ot the legal guardian of John Edward HUSSEY, minor, after the death of Edward's father in April of 1852, it is possible that John Edward HUSSEY, minor, was living there for an interim period until guardianship could be determined, etc. Furthermore, in a letter written by Benjamin GRADY from Kenansville, NC, on the 23rd of Nov. 1852, John Bryan Hussey, Sr. was appointed the legal guardian of John Edward HUSSEY, minor child, in July of that year. By February 26th 1853, John Bryan Hussey, Sr. received from George Bruce, clerk of the county of Ordinary of Charleston the sum of one hundred twenty-four and 6 1/4 / 100 dollars "being the amount infull due to Samuel WHALEY and wife Margaret K. and John E. HUSSEY heirs at law of John B. HUSSEY, deceased, from the estate of the late Bryan HUSSEY, deceased." I am looking for information on all of the above.