Duplin County, NC

Surname Registry, Queries and Index, in 2007

March 2007



While transcribing a very terribly written deed, I found that Caleb and Robert Sullivan sold land 
to their brother Michael Sullivan, all sons of John Sullivan Sr. I noticed in the transaction, 
there was a mention of Michal Sullivan's land willed to him by John Sullivan.  By this 
transaction I noticed there is a will.  Does any one have a copy of said will?

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David B Dunn 

Posted March 10, 2007



Would like for some kind soul to do a marriage look-up for me. I am
trying to determine the marriage date/place for Mary Amanda
BUTLER and Jesse R HENDERSON. The BUTLERs live in the Cypress Creek area
of Duplin Co next to the New Hanover (then)
line. Mary Amanda's family was listed in the 1840 Duplin census, New
Hanover in 1850, and Duplin in 1860. Mary Amanda's
father, Elijah BUTLER, had a blacksmith shop, probably just in New
Hanover Co. The marriage was supposedly in 1852, but I have
concrete evidence of that. Maybe some info has surfaced since I tried
several years ago. Any help appreciated.

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Charlie Weaver 

Posted March 10, 2007




May 2007



I have finally found proof that my James M Wilson b. 11 April 1803 was born in Duplin 
County but I have no idea who his parents may have been.  I do know he had brothers 
Francis and Reuben and sisters Margaret Ann and Tomsey. 

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Sharon Davis 

Posted May 10, 2007




August 2007



I have been in a battle with folks aroung the country about Michael
Campbell Sullivan.  My family says that Michael Campbell Sullivan was
Named after his mothers Campbell side of the family.  The folks who
does research on the Sullivans know that the father of Michael is John
Sullivan Sr.  Most of those researchers claim Agga Ford is the mother
of Michael Sullivan.  I know of a fact that Agga was the wife of John
Sullivan Sr. and I will not dispute that fact as Agga is named in
John's will.  Here is my delima.
You have on record from the Duplin County Court of Pleas Minutes
~William Campbell Death Proved~April 15, 1793.  Michael Sullivan was
the administrator of William Campbell.  The names on the Duplin county
Plea was brothers Eleazor Campbell, William Campbell and Michael
Campbell.  The name of their mother's brother John Rogers Sr.  The
Sullivans mentioned were Michael Sullivan as Executor and William
Sullivan, Michaels brother,  and William Sullivan Sr. Michael's Uncle
as Witness.
Here are my deductions.
1. John Sullivan Sr. had a first wife with the last name Campbell.
2. Agga Sullivan's Maternal Grandparents were Cambells.
3. The Campbells married into the Outlaws which were Michaels Maternal
Grandparents.
As in most geneology cases there is a lot of verables.
What is the Campbell connection?
 
Since I have your attention here is a couple of generations of
Sullivans
 
Daniel Sullivan (1711-May 25, 1778) and Mary Outlaw (1713-1793)
Children:
John Sullivan
Annie Sullivan
Elizabeth Sullivan
Mary Sullivan
Edward Sullivan
William Sullivan
 
John Sullivan Sr. (1732-April 17, 1789) and Agga Ford ( 1735-1790)
Children:
Michael Campbell Sullivan
Hampton Sullivan
John Sullivan Jr.
William Sullivan
Elizabeth Sullivan
Nancy Sullivan
Robert Sullivan
Calab Sullivan
Elkanah Sullivan
Archibald Sullivan
Thoman Sullivan
 
Michael Campbell Sullivan (1760-1802) and Mildred (1764-1810)
Children:
James Sullivan
Penelope Sullivan
Burrel Sullivam
Dickson Sullivan
Sarah Sullivan
Catherine Sullivan
Elizabeth Sullivan
William Sullivan
Samuel Sullivan
Sally Sullivan
 
Who was Michael Sullivan's wife's maden name?

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David Dunn 

Posted August 24, 2007



1798 Sheriff THOMAS WRIGHT  to Geo Smith both of Duplin 2pounds 3 shillings
-80 acres on the East side of N E RIver on the head of Tandam and Cabin
Branches, being the prop of Anthony Miller dec'd-beg on Daniel Greer's lin by sd
branch  & adj to Frederick Smith...
 
I am searching if a Tabitha __________who married George Williams s/o of
Robert WILLIAMS SR.  and Sarah or Ann "Scott" Lee Williams was a
WRIGHT....They named a son, Wright WILLIAMS...
 
Appreciate any help.

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Gayle 

Posted August 24, 2007



Specifically looking for James Guy, son of Samuel/Lemuel Guy, want to know if James had a 
son named Hinton James, my ancestor. Both men are from Duplin County, North Carolina, 
believe James moved to Cumberland County, North Carolina. Hinton moved to Georgia.

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Eleanor Dungan 

Posted August 28, 2007



Hines, Goodson, Price, Kornegay, Outlaw, Whitfield 
In addition to my Eastern NC relatives listed above, I'm also looking for info on a hospital in 
Magnolia, NC where my gg grandfather, James Monroe Woods, died in 1864 when serving in the 
Confederate Army, and possible burial sites where he might be buried.

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JoLyn Branch 

Posted August 28, 2007



looking for the descandants of Linton Carlton and Kitty Sloan

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Doris Vickers 

Posted August 28, 2007



I know that my Great Great Grandmother Whitledge (spelled on the 1850 census as Whittleage) 
was living in Duplin Co. in 1850 with her three daughters: Rachel (Rainer--married Marshall Rainer), 
Sarah and Zilpha. My Great Grandfather Solomon N. (Nixon) Cole was living there in 1850 with his 
1/2 year old son Amos Cole. I believe that Solomon's first wife, Molsey Brock Cole, died maybe 
even at childbirth, as they were married in 1849 and she was not listed on the 1850 census with 
them in Duplin Co. Solomon Cole and Sarah Whitledge were married in 1852 there in Duplin Co., 
but are recorded in the 1860 census as living in Moore Co. Solomon was mustered into the Civil 
War at Carthage, Moore Co. in 1861 and died August 13, 1864 at Petersburg General Hospital, 
Petersburg, Va. I would love to find the graves of Molsey Brock Cole and my Great Great 
Grandfather William Whitledge (not sure of how it was spelled then, as it is misspelled on the 1850 
census). Both must have died in Duplin Co. After Solomon died the families of Whitledge/Cole 
moved to Orange Co., NC and all show up there in the 1880 Census. Today I live in the house that 
Sarah Whitlege Cole bought as a CW widow with six children in 1878. My 87 year old Mother, 
Mildred Cole Cooke, lives here too.

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Edward E. Cooke 

Posted August 28, 2007



We own a "Very" old house(approx. 230 year's old), we are the first to buy the house from the 
family of many generation's. I am researching the family history-Nicholas Armstrong, son of 
John Armstrong, and brother of Thomas James Armstrong( found record's for Duplin, Onslow, 
New Hanover and more)-also John Ashford Armstrong, and the list goes on! If anyone could 
help or know the family's history that would be Great!

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Marlene Millar 

Posted August 28, 2007



I found on Ancestry.com a reference to a marriage record for a David W. Murray on "Grooms" list. 
The Source Citation is Data Source: North Carolina State Archives.
The record is a scanned page from an index. The details for the record I would like to examine are:
Name Page
Murray, David W. 19
Do you have any suggestions on how I might be able to see this page to determine if this is my 
relative? I live in California.

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Ginger Murray Adams 

Posted August 28, 2007



I am looking for the father of Guilford Wright Powell who is buried in the Rose Hill Cemetary. I know 
his decendents, but have been unable to determine his ancestors. Any suggestions would be 
appeciated.

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Alton Douglas Powell 

Posted August 28, 2007



Would love to find the father & Mother of "Gregory Hall"
born abt 1802 died 1849 in Duplin County . I have info on 
Gregory almost to present. I think his father may have been
Lewis Hall son of( William Hall b abt 1741 and died 12/26/1825 Duplin County) but no solid proof.

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Mary Hulsey 

Posted August 28, 2007



I'm searching for information on James Whaley who left orphan children in Onslow county in 1794. 
He is my gr-gr-gr-gr-gr grandfather. I saw a post on the surname site that said a James Whaley 
had and estate in Onslow and Duplin counties, so I wonder if this my be my gr-gr-gr-gr grandmother 
Mahala's father. 

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Pat Welsch 

Posted August 28, 2007



Seeking ancestors of Joseph HURST who came from Duplin Co.

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Tom Wilbeck 

Posted August 28, 2007



Researching descendants and antecedents of Nathaniel Waller 1764.

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Floyd R. Waller  

Posted August 28, 2007



Looking for Rouse that went to Barbour Co,ALA.

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Debra Wilson 

Posted August 28, 2007



I'm looking for information on Rober Henry Bonham b. 1850 NC and died in 1926 in Glynn County 
GA. I found info and him and it said his parent were born in NC. He had a son named Riley Bonham 
born 1874-1964. I'm looking for information on his wife, other children, parents or syblings.

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Tracy Trichell 

Posted August 28, 2007



I am searching for information on Hector McNeill m. Zillah Houseman.

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James W Martin 

Posted August 28, 2007



If someone has info on the Smith,Grady families from the early 1700's and what families came 
to Duplin county with Henry McCullough in the 1700's e-mail me.

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Elmer Smith 

Posted August 28, 2007



I am researching Enoch Simpson from Duplin County. He appears in the census of 1790, 1800 
and 1810 before moving to Georgia. Any assistance will be greatly appreaciated.

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Aubrey Simpson 

Posted August 28, 2007



Looking for information on:
William Hunter had son Nicholas,Carteret Co
Nicholas had son Joab / Job- Onslow Co
Job had sons William , Nicholas and Isaac. Duplin Co
William had son Job b 1780 Duplin Co.

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Roy Hunter  

Posted August 28, 2007



September 2007


Wilkins
Hannah
Westbrook

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Fran Salyers 

Posted September 17, 2007




October 2007


I am trying to determine the parents of my great great great grandfather, Guilford Wright Powell.  
I have the names of Guilford Wright Powell's seven children, but have been unable to determine 
who were his parents.  Guilford (1825-1902) and his wife Sarah Elizabeth Parker (1823-1900) are 
buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery.  I have pictures of the grave markers for Guilford and each of the 
five generations below him down through my father, Alton Powell.  I have heard that Guilford's 
father was a Wiley Powell, but have been unable to prove or dis-prove that information. I have old 
deeds where Guilford bought and sold land near Island Creek and Maxwell Swamp near Rose Hill.
 
I found that Elijah Powell, born prior to 1860, received a Land Grant on Doctor's Creek and Powell 
Branch in 1894.  He was a Revolutionary War Soldier and we have quite a bit of information from 
State Archives (pension records, etc.). He died in 1835.  I believe he had seven children and one 
of them was Wiley Powell.
I am trying to determine whether Elijah's son, Wiley, was the father of Guilford Wright Powell.  
Any leads you can provide would be greatly appreciated as my son in Tennessee and I continue 
to work on this project.  He became interested after his three children were born.  Last week, I 
went down to the Rose Hill area and talked with some folks on Page-Powell Road near Doctor's 
Creek and Powell Branch, but still cannot put it all together.  Any help you can provide would be 
greatly appreciated.


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Doug Powell 

Posted October 3, 2007










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