Duplin County, NC

Posted Queries for April 1997



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a#KNOWLESKNOWLES posted by Jeff Combs on Tuesday, April 1, 1997


Searching the family of George W. Knowles and Mary Susanna Grace Knowles lived in Iredell Co., NC in the 1840's . George Knowles may have came up from Duplin Co., NC (?) family moved in late 1840's to Scott Co.,VA (SouthWest Area). Anyone searching the KNOWLES family?

a#JONESJONESm#PARKERPARKER posted by Janice Enk on Monday, April 7, 1997

I am looking for information on the THOMAS JONES and ELEE PARKER who got married in Duplin Co. in 1808. I think this couple are my ggreatgrandparents who came on to Lawrence Co., In. Does anyone have any info on this couple?<


m#WATSONWATSON posted by Carolyn Penner on Monday, April 7, 1997

Would like to share information regarding the family of Bright WATSON who appears on the 1830 census index in Duplin County. He was born about 1802 in NC and was married about 1830-32 to Mary A. Their children were Frances K., William, Mary R., Sarah Jane, David B., Joseph H., Louisa and Isaac A. The family moved to Georgia between 1832-34 and then to Alabama about 1849-50.


a#GODWINGODWIN posted by Charlanette Godwin-Smith on Monday, April 7, 1997

GODWIN, James and wife Elizabeth (?), Children: Milley, Elias, Rachel (Watson), Aaron, William, James, Rhody (Beaman), Silvey (Beaman), Charles Silas, Allen & Wiley. First known land transaction 1768 Duplin Co. James died 1801 Sampson Co. Who were his parents and sibblings?


m#MERRITTMERRITTm#PRIDGENPRIDGEN posted by Debbie Wooten on Wednesday, April 9, 1997

Please notify me if you have any information on a Robert Merritt or a William Pridgen whose families migrated to south Georgia in the 1800's. Thanks!


a#ARNETTARNETTa#GARRISGARRISm#SIKESSIKES posted by Tonya Leitschuh on Wednesday, April 9, 1997

I am searching for information on Elizabeth ARNETT, she was born in NC probably around 1770. She married Sikes GARRIS in 1793 Duplin Co., NC. They had 2 children born in NC and 5 more born in Muhlenburg Co., KY. Sikes GARRIS's father was Benjamen GARRIS b@1736 in Southampton Co VA. He settled Duplin Co. He married Elizabeth (Betsy) SIKES. Any information on the ARNETT, GARRIS, or SIKES familys would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!<


m#WELLSWELLS posted by Terri Collins on Wednesday, April 9, 1997

I am trying to get hold of a book called "Descendants of Jacob Wells" 1 973 by James W. Wells. Anyone know about this book?


m#STRICKLANDSTRICKLAND posted by James R. Strickland on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

STRICKLAND, David & Phillip. Listed on the 1790 census of Duplin County, NC as head of households. Does anyone have any information on this Strickland line? Will appreicate any help.


m#SHOLARSSHOLARS posted by Netta Mullin on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

SHOLARS, Solomon 27 Oct 1824 - Nov Term 1828 Will mentions son Wriley, son Moses, son James, wife Mary. Lists there are five sons and six daughters. Extr: son Wriley. Looking for information that SHOLARS is associated with SHOULDERS on down the line or running parallel. Can't find siblings or parents to Malachi SHOULDERS. Any info would be deeply appreciated


m#STRICKLANDSTRICKLAND posted by James R. Strickland on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

STRICKLAND,John died 1801 in Halifax County. Married Mary TAYLOR. Four of the children reportedly went to Smith County, TN. They were Harman, Elizabeth, Mary, & Nancy. Two children are unaccounted for: James b abt 1794 and Catherine (Caty). Any info about this family will be greatly appreciated.


a#BRITTBRITTa#CAMPENCAMPENa#GIDDENSGIDDENSm#TAYLORTAYLOR posted by Jean Cooper on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

I am researching the following names in DUPLIN and SAMPSON Co. GIDDENS, John; GIDDENS, Mitchell; GIDDENS, John William; GIDDENS, John Dawson; BRITT, Patience, Letisha; TAYLOR, Sarah; CAMPEN, Annie.
Any info on these families would be greatly appreciated


m#SHOULDERSSHOULDERS posted by Netta Mullin on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

Looking to correspond with any descendents of Solomon SHOULDERS. I have a will abstract of Solomon's dated 8/04/1848 that lists his wife Gilly W. and $25/yr to be paid to James BLEDSOE for use of his grandchildren - children of my deceased son Alfred SHOULDERS. Bulk of estate to son Thomas SHOULDERS. Will contested, see lawsuit. Interested if descendents have linked Solomon to my Malachi SHOULDERS. Thanks! Netta


a#GAINEYGAINEYm#REDDICKREDDICKm#WESTBROOKWESTBROOK posted by Doris Shockley on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

My family line includes the following persons known to have lived in Duplin County, NC:
WESTBROOK, James; WESTBROOK, Moses; GAINEY, Edna Frances; GAINEY, Bartholomew; REDDICK, Sarah; REDDICK, William.
I would like to be in touch with others interested in these people.!


a#BAILEYBAILEYa#BESTBEST posted by Bill and Kathryn Bailey on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

We are researching the BEST family and indications are that our part of this family came from Duplin County, NC. We are also looking at the BAILEY family just in case you have something on this. Most important is the BEST line. Connecting lines are Mims and Register.


a#CLARKCLARK posted by Hal McCawley on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

Researching families of Viney CLARK that m Peter YOUNG 1 Feb 1788. Hal McCawley in CA


m#YOUNGYOUNG posted by Hal McCawley on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

Researching all YOUNGs before 1830, especially John & Peter. Hal McCawley in CA


a#HICKSHICKSa#KIBBLEKIBBLE posted by Robert Leitner on Friday, April 18, 1997

DANIEL HICKS d. @ 1733 in Brunswick Co., VA. His widow, EDITH (FONVILLE ?) HICKS, m. 2nd ABRAHAM KIBBLE and migrated to Duplin Co., NC. Interested in info on Edith and Abraham KIBBLE and THOMAS HICKS, son of EDITH and Her 1st HUSBAND, Daniel HICKS. Will share data. Please email


a#ALDERMANALDERMANa#BLANDBLANDa#BLANTONBLANTON posted by Carey Blanton on Friday, April 18, 1997

I am researching the following:Joshua BLANTON, b. 1760 Duplin co. NC.Mary ALDERMAN married to Joshua Blanton. Her father John BLAND b.abt. 1796 d. abt.1848 married to Dorcus BLAND b. 1830. both of Duplin Co. NC.
. If you have any futher information, or in need of any please let me know. Thank you.


a#BRINSONBRINSONm#QUINNQUINNm#VESTALVESTAL posted by Rev. Roy L. Vestal on Friday, April 18, 1997

I am researching the Brinson's Vestal's, and the Quinn's of Duplin County in conjunction with my research into my ancestry. My mother is Lorena Brinson VESTAL of Kenansville. Her father was William Mumford BRINSON. His wife and her mother was Ada Quinn BOSTIC. They were both ORIGINALLY from the Hallsville area. They lived in and ran a dairy and general store in Kenansville. I would be interested in sharing and/or exchanging information withothers.


m#PICKETTPICKETT posted by Dorothy Roberts on Saturday, April 19, 1997

I have some data on Henry PICKETT; and I'm looking for ANY PICKETT who had a daughter, Sarah b. NC ca 1793. She married Hezekiah GRANT, and they lived in Duplin Co., until he died in 1836 and then in 1850 she went to Pike Co., AL. I think she and Hezekiah also lived in Onslow Co., perhaps only briefly.


a#HORNHORNm#WALKERWALKER posted by Robert L. Walker on Monday, April 21, 1997

Looking for information on JOHN WALKER, immigrant from Ireland, settled in Duplin Co., mid-1700s; and for his son, EDWARD WALKER,SR. born in Duplin Co. in 1755. His spouse: JANE HORN (no other data) Prior or post Revolutionary War, family moved to Hawkins Co., TN. e-mail: rwalker@cco.net; regular mail: 3134 Wilderness Drive SE, Olympia, WA 98501-4988.


m#MOOREMOOREm#NEWTONNEWTON posted by Bill Cassels on Monday, April 21, 1997

Looking for information on Nancy Ann MOORE (d1830) and George Newton (1740-1810) who lived in Duplin County. Need to identify their parents. Any help would be appreciated.


a#GILLESPIEGILLESPIEm#WRIGHTWRIGHT posted by Bill Moore on Monday, April 21, 1997

Isaac Wright Elizabethtown Jane Wright Gillespie info children wills etc


a#BARNHILLBARNHILL posted by A. Virgil Barnhill, Jr on Monday, April 21, 1997

Am seeking data on all BARNHILLs in Bladen and surrounding counties to update a book on the BARNHILLs that I published in 1994. You may contact me at A. Virgil Barnhill, Jr., P. O. Box 22621, Knoxville, TN 37933.


m#STRICKLANDSTRICKLAND posted by Erin Payton on Tuesday, April 22, 1997

I am looking for info on Absalom STRICKLAND who resided in Duplin in the late 1700's. He had two sons, Matthew b c1780 and Jesse b c1790. I am trying to discover if they are the same Matthew and Jesse STRICKLAND that married two BUNN sisters, Nancy and Sally, in Wake Co in the early 1800's. Thanks, Erin


a#JONESJONESm#MOOREMOORE posted by Lisa Nichols Hopper on Tuesday, April 22, 1997

Would appreciate any info on Benjamin D. Moore d. circa 1834. Married 1) Dorcas Jones (daughter of John Jones) Married 2) Jane ?. Benjamin's probable father is James Pettigrew Moore. Also son, Alfred M. Moore married Anna J. (Herring?). Any info on the Moore's of Moore's Creek , and especially this line appreciated!.


m#PRICEPRICE posted by Chuck Barwick on Tuesday, April 22, 1997

I am looking for any information on the PRICE Family of Duplin County. My Grandparents were Ike and Celia Price Price. My Grandmother was a Price before marring. If you have any information, it would be helpful, because I am just beginning my search. Thanks.

a#KILPATRICKKILPATRICKm#WILLIAMSWILLIAMS posted by Jack Williams on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

I am trying to find a connection between the Williams family and the Kilpatrick family prior to 1780. My ancestor's name was Frederick Kilpatrick Williams and he was supposed to be born in Duplin County 1775-1785c. He married Charity Deese in Montgomery County, Ga in 1809 but he could have been married before that. Anything at all would help. TIA


a#BARWICKBARWICKm#PRICEPRICEm#QUINNQUINN posted by Chuck Barwick on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

I am looking for info on the BARWICK, PRICE and QUINN families. They may have been in several different counties such as Lenoir and Duplin. My father was born in Wayne and I am starting there with my search. Any info on these families would be greatly appreciated.


a#HARPERHARPERm#SEABERRYSEABERRY posted by Ben Seaberry on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

Seeking information on RALEIGH SEABERRY and SUSAN HARPER. Both in Duplin county around 1800.


m#RATCLIFFRATCLIFF posted by Pauline Brandy on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

Looking for info. on RICHARD, SAMUEL JR. and JAMES RATCLIFF of early Duplin Co., NC They were the sons of SAMUEL RATCLIFF SR. who settled in the Duplin area in the 1750s. RICHARD RATCLIFF owned land in the portion which was cut into the formation of Sampson Co. Thanks!


a#HUDSONHUDSONm#WARRICKWARRICK posted by Cathy W. Blow on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

HUDSON, Sally Jane b. Dec.1868 m. Lewis Bryant WARRICK dau. of Coleman Jarret HUDSON b. 1845 and Mary Jane WARRICK b.7-April-1846. Seeking info. on her parents, brothers and sisters. Have info. to share. Thank you.


a#JONESJONESm#PARKERPARKER posted by Janice Enk on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

I am looking for information on Thomas Jones who married Elee Parker in Duplin Co., NC in October of 1808. I think this couple are my gggrandparents who came on to Lawrence Co., In in the 1820s.


m#SAVAGESAVAGE posted by Jack Savage on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

Looking for parents of Michael Savage, born about 1804.


a#LOTTLOTT posted by Dianne Lott Dean on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

Please provide me with information on the Lott family in Duplin County. My dad would like information on John Lott who lived in Duplin County around 1742. He has done a tremendous amount of research on the family and has reached a standstill. Any other Lott information will be appreciated too. Thanks in advance for your help. Dianne Lott Dean




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