Bertie - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Bessie and John Lassiter-Chowan,Bertie,Hertford Co.

KGStyr — 2013-06-15 01:52:11Z

I would like any info you have on the Halls.
Contact me at KGStyr@gmail.com

Re: Bessie and John Lassiter-Chowan,Bertie,Hertford Co.

Fayesmithwallace — 2013-06-15 01:28:01Z

I am interested in John Lassiter. Decide Hall was my grandfathers sibling. Also I see where Julie Hall was married to John E Lassiter. Julie Hall Lassiter was Decie's sister. I have some info on them, a copy of Julie' s marriage license and on the rest of the Halls. My grandmother Lougenia Harrell was married to John Wesley Hall, brother do Decie and Julie. Please contact me at fayebillwallace01@yahoo.com

Re: Bessie and John Lassiter-Chowan,Bertie,Hertford Co.

thornellfamily — 2013-06-14 21:15:22Z

Hello,

Sarah, daughter of May you mentioned in your post, is my grandmother and has been just elusive for me as Bessie has been for you. I believe she is actually Mary, possibly Mary Cross, since her daughters full names were Sallie Mae Cross and Sarah Lee Cross. Do you know any more about May/Mary and her daughters? My tree stops cold at her and you're the first person I've seen mention them.
Thank you,
Crystal

Re: Robert White b.1804 Bertie Co.,N.C.

Ratliffs39 — 2013-06-12 12:55:05Z

Aim a descendant of Lawrence Askew White, b. 1834 d. 1896. Lawrence was a veteran of the Civil War and a long time resident of Halifax Co., N.C. I believe Lawrence Askew may be the son of Robert. I will follow the census records to verify and will stay in touch if he is Lawrence you are looking for.

Re: Mizell/Warren family connection

rlb28723 — 2013-06-09 16:18:24Z

Yes apparently there is a connection between them stemming back to Surry County in my line... what information do you have concerning deeds and such? Thank you

Hoggard family in North Carolina

Tayhollywood — 2013-06-07 19:10:05Z

From my understanding my grandmother Mamie Lee Hoggard was from Bertie, North Carolina. She died here in Baltimore, md. Her parents are Caupell Hoggard and Elle Lee Jenkins.
My father is Earl Jack Hoggard. My mother told me my father was adopted by Mamie Lee Hoggard. If anyone has info on my father or grandmother could you please share. My last name is hoggard and I always hated it because of my dead beat dad. But as I find more info on the name Hoggard I am more proud to have the name. Even though mamie may be my adoptive grandmother I still have a place for her because she may have adopted my father. And I feel bad for all the bad things my father put her through. She passed oct 5th 2002 and was buried in middle river maryland. I don't have a way to contact my father, and there is so many questions I have. If anyone had info on my father or grandmother, or hoggard relatives in general. Please share. Thank you

Re: Bessie and John Lassiter-Chowan,Bertie,Hertford Co.

KGStyr — 2013-05-03 19:48:49Z

Katie's mother's name was Bessie C. Lassiter. she was born about 1893 and died Oct. 4 1915 from TB pulmary. She was buried in Beaver Hill Cemetary. She was tyhe daughter of John E. Lassiter and Julia W Hall, John H Lassiter's first wife's sister. John E was John H's uncle. John H's parents was James Frank Lassiter and Lavenia Emily Hawkins. James's father was Joel Ace LAssiter and Mary E LAssiter, called Hastey. Julia Hall's parents were James W. Hall and Elizabeth (Betty) Smith. I am not 100% sure of her parents but I have some guesses.

Re: LOOKING FOR THE LASSITER'S

KGStyr — 2013-05-03 19:39:38Z

James Frank Lassiter's parents were Joel Ace Lassiter and Mary E. Lassiter, called Hastey. I found his morthers name on a marriage record of one of james's sister elizabeth.

Re: Speller Ancestors

clem_clement — 2013-05-01 02:04:15Z

My grandfathers name was tom speller he lived in Windsor NC andthe was a descendant of slaves.

Re: Penelope Ward

ev97jen — 2013-04-16 01:08:26Z

Penelope was the daughter of Nancy "yellow bird" brown who was a cherokee whose father was a Chief named James "Chief Red Feather Maghpiway Len Ape" Brown....Bertie, NC 1705-1769

Re: Bertie County Will Book G 1751

vleigh14 — 2013-04-13 16:26:44Z

These books are at the Windsor NC court house. I was there last Friday to look through some of them.

Re: PHELPS, VICK

no1mexbrkr — 2013-04-03 04:15:41Z

Hi. Just stumbled across this site while searching for kin from N.Eastern NC, SE. VA. Am originally from EDGE Co. Am looking for info on Cherry Ophelia Taylor, who was listed as one of the persons that I think you listed in your search. My Mom's Father was a Taylor. Am extremely interested because of the ref to Cherokee which was never documented but was talked about in the family.
Thanks.
J. R. Page

Re: HOGGARD - MINGO and COLLINS - I have a Viola Collins in my family tree

HapaDem — 2013-03-15 22:37:09Z

Re Victoria Bond's Post.

I have exhaustive information on Viola Collins found in St. Thomas USVI.

Even to her tombstone.

If you would like more informationn you may contact me.

Re: Solomon Stone & Family to Ascenath Perry Robinson 1788

Carolyncraig1953 — 2013-03-11 20:50:38Z

Solomon Stone, born 1890,and married to Elizabeth Fletcher had a daughter Elizabeth born in 1822.This SolomonStones Father was Enoch.Be careful with the name Solomon Stone as there was more than one in the same vicinity.

Re: Stephen Buck

colvindaniel1 — 2013-03-07 20:39:37Z

The Stephen Buck mentioned in the will was probably the son of the Stephen Buck of who everyone is trying to find parents and other ancestors.

Tudor Family in Early Bertie County

manrek — 2013-02-27 02:43:47Z

I need the help of Bertie County genealogists. I am trying to trace James, Henry, and Anne Tudor who were located in early Bertie County.

James is first mentioned in Albermarle, NC:

Albemarle County:
1729-32. James Tuder paid quit rents to his majesty the king, 29 Sep 1729 to Mar 1732 for 100 acres of land (N. C. Colonial Records, book 22, Pg 243). See Bertie County.

He then bought land in Bertie:

(1) 1732, 29 Nov. Henry Jernigan of Nansemond Co., Va to James Tudor 11/29/1732 10 lbs
for 100A at Villiage Swamp adj John Williams land formerly granted Geo.
Stevenson for 640A (pat) dtd 8/1728 wit: Needham Bryan, Theophilus Williams. (Village Swamp is where today Village Gate is located in Bertie County; it is south of Woodville on route 11.)
(2) 1735, 29 Nov. D:139. Henry Jernagan of Nansemond in VA, planter, to James Tudor of Bertie. For [£10?], 100 acres patented as 140 acres by George Stevenson 8 Aug 1728, adj John Williams Villige Swamp. Including improvements. /s/ Henry Jernagan & a seal. W: Needham Bryan, Theophilus Williams. Acknowledged. (The Jernigan Connection Newsleter).
(3) The 1736 will of Henry Jernigan identifies his land as joining James Tudor.

Anne Tudor is also mentioned in Bertie in 1735:

1736, 7 Jan. Deed Abstract: Anne Tudor, widow of Thomas Raysens. Witnesses: William Theopilus, John Howard, and Henry Barker.

Henry is mentioned several times in Bertie:

1732, 19 Mar: Will of Humphrey Morrell. Grandsons: JOSEPH and JOHN PEARS. Daughter and Executrix: ELIZABETH WATS. Mother: ELIZABETH MORREL. Witnesses: WILLIAM SIMES, ANN BURK, HENRY TUDOR. No probate.
1735 H Tudar witness to a land gift.
1736. Will of John Allen. 1736, Jan 8. August Court, 1736. Sons: WILLIAM and RICHARD. Daughters: CATHRINE and MARGARET ALLIN. Wife and Executrix: ELIZABETH. Witnesses: THOMAS MANDEN, ISAAC RICKS and HENRY TUDOR. Clerk of the Court: JNO. WYNNS.
1736 Will of Thomas Mandue 17 April. Henry Tudor witness to will.

I cannot find James, Henry, or Anne Tudor after 1736. I believe Henry may have gone back to Virginia to Surry/Sussex County. Appreciate any help a fellow genealogist can give me.

Bertie County Will Book G 1751

noonedawg — 2013-01-14 18:17:03Z

Can anyone tell me where I can find this book?

Looking for the old home stead of Smith Clan

LisaGreer2011 — 2013-01-11 21:27:33Z

Hello me and my cuzz are looking for the address of the old home stead of John Lewis & Addie Smith who died in the 1920's . We know it is in the town of Roxeelbelle Bertie NC...Any pics or info would be great.

Thanks in advance Lisa & Her Cuzz

Also any info on John Britton Smith would be great...Need to know where he is burried and when he died...

Re: Bertie Co., NC-1700 -1800's

SueGill71 — 2013-01-06 00:42:32Z

Would love to exchange information. I also descend from John Freeman, the father of your Elizabeth. I descend from his son, Elisha.
shgill@bellsouth.net

Re: Penelope Ward

dagw42 — 2012-12-27 23:57:07Z

Penelope is also my 5th g grandmother through her grand-daughter Theodota Day. (Theodota's mother is Rhoda Cock)
Theodota was married to Mathew Huff.

I would be happy to share information with you.
Betty (Huff) Fisher
dagw42@q.com

Re: Bertie Co., NC-1700 -1800's

crimsonredpeony777 — 2012-12-26 22:12:57Z

In my ancestry family tree, I have Elizabeth Freeman who married a James Baker in middle-later 1700's. Who were from Bertie County, NC. I am not sure if this helps you.

Re: Speller Ancestors

greenebee — 2012-12-23 04:04:42Z

I'm looking for more information on Thomas Speller, who was married to Mary Ridley, and who was the father of C.B. Speller. I've seen a few people online say this Thomas Speller was descended from Henry Speller and Patience Parris. Can anyone connect the dots for me? Who was Thomas's father? I've seen some references to a Thomas Speller in Bertie, NC, son of Henry, who lived to be 116. I suspect that is an error. Please let me know if anyone has developed a reliable family tree. Thanks!

Benjamin Britt

rbrittga1 — 2012-12-17 19:58:53Z

Would like to find some one who lives close enough to the Bertie Court NC house to do some research. Would be glad to compensate for time and expenses. Contact rbritt@windstream.net

Re: WIMBERLY

middlegeorgiagenie — 2012-11-11 04:06:21Z

Zephaniah Wimberley was born 1798 SC according to the 1850 census. He was a shoemaker in Gadsden county, FL with a female Elizabeth that is 20 years his junior born 1820 NC and children:Ezekiel G., Elizabeth, Martha, William, Frances A., Penny, and Amanda. In 1860 he is a farmer in Russell county, AL. Some of his family such as son Ezekiel Wimberley (also a shoemaker) moves to southwest Georgia in Decatur county.
We do not know who Zephaniah's parents are but a DNA test of a Wimberley male showed a very close match with several Cotten males.

Our Wimberley family probably originally came from Virginia or the Carolinas and that would seem to greatly enhance the chance of a connection between Cottens and Wimberleys. We've been told that George Wimberley, whose daughter Zilpha married Amos Cotten, had two other unmarried daughters at the time of his death in 1768. And Maybe one of them had a child out of wedlock with one of the many Cottens in the area and passed on the Wimberley name. There doesn't seem to be any way to make the connection at this point. The similiarity of the names Zilpha and Zephaniah is interesting. There are also many similar names in the Wimberley family including the similarity of the occupation of shoemaking (Ezekiel Wimberley of Bertie county, NC, 1700's)
Ezekiel G. Wimberley married Eliza Ann Chason. Their first born was Georgiann Wimberley, born 1854 in Alabama. Could she be named for her father's father: George and her mother's middle name Ann?? There is the next daughter Elizabeth "Lizzie" born 1858 in Alabama; then a boy Zephaniah born June 1860 Alabama, dies December 1860 Russell county, Alabama. Then 2 more daughters and 5 more sons were born. Comments?

Re: Effie Speller

TJ540I — 2012-11-06 16:34:50Z

Hello Cousin,
We have no indication that Effie was a Tuscarora Indian, it is noted that she was "married" and had children with Tom Small who was a Tuscarora Indian, and did have two children, Fred and Robert Small. Two of my Great Grandfather's, Plummer Speller half brothers. She did later live with Robert Speller and have children, Plummer, William, Nannie, Lucy, Meta, Frances, John, Annie, Robert and Fate. There is no evidence that the Speller family were large slave owners according to the Census. Henry Speller who is a the original Speller from England had 9 slaves according to the 1790 census. 10 yrs later he had 8. 10 years after that he had 10. We do have pages on Facebook and a family tree on Geni.com
You can contact me at TJ540i@aol.com.

Re: Effie Speller

greenebee — 2012-11-06 05:59:58Z

I am also a member of this family. Effie was my gg grandmother. My family accounts have described her as either fully Native American or half-Indian and half-black. She is described as black in the 1880 census. She lived with R.M. Speller, a white man and the child of a large slaveowner and member of NC assembly, Thomas Speller. The 8 children in the household in 1880 are described as "mulatto." Thomas's brother C.B. Speller served as a lieutenant in the Confederate Army, and lived next door, according to the 1880 census, with his all-white family. I would love more information about Effie (called Affie and Anaffatt in my family accounts) and Robert M. Speller and their immediate families.

Re: lookin for a pictureR.M( Robert )Speller

greenebee — 2012-11-06 05:31:20Z

Did you find a picture? I believe he is my gg grandfather as well. I'm just starting my search but I've learned a bit about him. His brother C(harles) B. Speller served in the CSA, and is buried in the Speller Family Cemetery in Windsor, NC. Their father Thomas Speller was one of the largest slaveowners in the County, owning over 100 slaves. I have located R.M. Speller in 1860 and 1880 censuses. In 1880 census, he is living with Effie Bond, with whom he apparently had 8 children. I welcome more info on Effie and R.M., including pictures.

Daniel Hendricks Sr 1696-1741 Sarah Sutton 1711

jdWhite214 — 2012-10-23 20:37:42Z

Does anybody have information about the father of Daniel Hendricks Sr.that married Sarah Sutton? He is my 4th great grandfather. It is difficult to find which Daniel is the right one. My grandparents lived in Bulloch county.Thanks for any help. Jerry White

Re: BURKITT

chatykat1 — 2012-10-16 20:18:55Z

Saw your note. Know it has been a long time but maybe you are still here.

Do you have any proof that William Henry Burkett is the son of Lemuel Burkett and Hannah Bell?

Thanks for any help.

Kathy
chatykathy@verizon.net

Re: ADKISON ATKISON ADKINSON

TNReid — 2012-10-11 20:26:47Z

Ok, talk about a way to connect the dots...

Charity Adkinson/Atkinson/Adkison/Adkisdon/Adkisson is found as head of house in the 1830 and 1840 censuses, living near Stephen Elliott, and by 1850, Charity is living in his household, where she still lives in 1860 and 1870.

Often this would be a parent living with her children. Since Stephen's surname is Elliott, It would seem Charity is likely the mother of Sarah.

I found this record:
Family Data Collection - Births about Elizabeth Adkisson
Name: Elizabeth Adkisson
Father: Jordan Adkisson
Mother: Charity Ezell
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1819
State: TN

Thus proof that Jordan Adkisson married Charity Ezell.

on ancestry.com, family tree
Raines Beasley Ferrell Purcell
Owner: illunastorm
Has a photo on this tree of the flyleaf of a Bible "given to Jordon by his maternal grandmother, Charity Ezell Atkison." The inscription in handwritting clearly reads, "J.R.Goins his book presented to him by his grandmother Charity Adkison" "This August Thr 20 1876"

Some family trees have J.R. Goins (Jordan Reese Goins) as a son of Andrew Goins and Lucy B. Elliot, however if Lucy B. Elliot is the daughter of Sarah and Stephen Elliott (I don't have documentation of this), that would make J.R. Charity's great-grandson, rather than her grandson.

I lean towards the relationship found in some other family trees that Jordan Reece Goins is probably the son of Isaac Goins and Mary Adkison (Mary Lucy "Polly" Adkison in some trees). Again, I have no documentation for this relationship, but the theory is that Mary Adkison was a daughter of Charity and Jordan Adkison. This would make J.R. Charity's grandson, which fits the Bible inscription.

This establishes the relationship that Charity Ezell married Jordan Adkison, that Charity was likely the mother of Sarah who married Stephen Elliott, And that Charity Ezell-Adkison was the mother of Elizabeth Adkison and probably also the mother of Mary Adkison-Goins.

on ancestry.com, family tree
Jeanetta's O'Brien Family Tree
Owner: Jeanetta511
Has a photo on this tree of a Bible inscription that reads:
"James Ezell
Bourne February 12
1797"
The caption of the photo says:
"Bible belonging to William Alexander Cauthen Posted on internet by Joseph Cauthen (2009 )"
I suspect this is another page of the same Bible previously mentioned that was given to J.R. Goins by his grandmother Charity Adkison.

A William Alexander Cauthen is believed to have married an Elizabeth Adkisson, and they had a son named William Alexander Cauthen (according to various posted family trees). I have so far been unable to document this Adkisson-Cauthen marriage, but since the Bible belonged to a William Alexander Cauthen, this is logical.

So now we know that Charity was Charity Ezell when she married Jordan Adkisson, and that she was related to the Cauthen family who had the Bible with the inscription about James Ezell's birth, and since Charity was at one time an Ezell, with dates and locations, it is logical to conclude that James Ezell was related to Charity Ezell.

I'm still looking for documentation, but the general consensus among most researchers is that James Ezell was Charity's son, and that Sarah who married Stephen Elliott was also an Ezell, rumor being that EZELL was Charity's first husband. When combined with the Maury Co., TN deed conveying land to William Adkison from "John Adkison Steven Elliot and Sarah Elliot his wife, W.A. Cauthen and Elizabeth Cauthen his wife Issac M. Goins and Mary Goins his wife" These conclusions make sense.

This brings us to the following conclusions:
Charity (maiden name unknown) married
1)Mr. Ezell
their children:
James Ezell
Sarah Ezell
2)Jordan Adkisson (and variant spellings)
their children:
Elizabeth Adkisson
John Adkison
Mary Adkison

I am still obviously missing some documentation. I'd love to hear from anyone who can support these conclusions with further documentation.

T.N. Reid
tnreid@charter.net

Re: BURKITT

vhardy256 — 2012-09-24 12:18:58Z

Do you know if any in the Burkitt line has already typed out Lemuel Burkitt's biography from the Sandy Run Church records? I am not a Burkitt, but a Primitive Baptist minister doing research. Much of the hand written biography is hard to read or decipher and I would like to see the transcript from someone else's hand for comparison purposes.

Thanks,
Vince Hardy

Re: Reuben Miller

charly58dolls — 2012-09-17 19:32:06Z

I would like to have copies also. Very interested in the name Dunstan..Thanks Charlotte Miller

Re: Reuben Miller

aliceniles1950 — 2012-09-16 22:34:28Z

Hi, I would very much be interested in a copy of those papers. Thanks, A

Joel Britt

smjkbritt — 2012-09-13 02:05:52Z

Have been researching Britts awhile and am Content to end with Joel Britt, can't find his father,... but what brothers me is their are 3 Joels in the 1790 Cen., who are they, could one of those be Joel's father they never list a Jr. or Sr., so who are they, I never see anyone else list any other of the Joels?

Re: Penelope Ward's Parents

alien71121 — 2012-09-11 21:20:33Z

After you've thoroughly triple checked all government, federal, state & local records, documents and data, Fold 3, these message boards and lots of diligent time, effort and posts couldn't hurt. Guion Miller applications & Dawes cards are a huge help to Native American researchers, as well as pensions, wills & family bibles, old diaries and your elderly relatives can also be of help too.

You have to keep checking the Guion Miller applications, as more & more of them are being transcribed daily. One day in the not too distant future, you will be able to use a giant mega search engine specifically designed for Guion Miller applications. Now, you have to decipher the cursive hand writing on them yourself, which can take lots of time, & some names, places and dates are extreemly hard to read, for various reasons.

Good luck

Marshall

Re: Penelope Ward

joy1053 — 2012-09-11 02:23:30Z

Penelope is my 5th ggm. Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Penelope Ward's Parents

joy1053 — 2012-09-11 02:22:22Z

Penelope is my 5th ggm and I started down one line and then went another. Not really sure which way to go. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Penelope Ward

joy1053 — 2012-09-11 02:20:25Z

Penelope was my 5th ggm. I am very confused as to how the Indian Heritage fits into all this. Any information would be greatly apprecaited.

Re: Penelope Ward's Parents

joy1053 — 2012-09-11 02:16:38Z

I am related to this line as well but I am a newbie on how the Indian heritage works. Any easy info to follow?

Re: Penelope Ward's Parents

joy1053 — 2012-09-11 02:14:38Z

I just stumbled upon this. Penelope is my 5th ggm. Info would be appreciated. aprilhayes1972@gmail.com

Abram Edward Saunders

saundersdg — 2012-09-01 00:45:37Z

Looking for info on Abram's father and mother. Abram was born in 1856 on the Bertie/Hertford line. I believe his father is names Ned (Edward) but cant find much about him

Thanks

Re: Relations

superwag — 2012-08-25 19:09:35Z

I am doing research for a friend. Washington Griffin and his wife Mary Stevenson are on his tree. What do you know about them. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: JOSEPH REGAN [REGGANS]

saw28358 — 2012-08-22 17:55:46Z

Hi,

Would like to discuss lineage. Please email me at:

sam.west.1@gmail.com

Thanks,

Sam West
Lumberton, Robeson Co NC

Re: JOSEPH REGAN [REGGANS]

whatl1 — 2012-08-22 11:39:55Z

He is my 6gf, though I have not done much work on the family.

JOSEPH REGAN [REGGANS]

saw28358 — 2012-08-21 22:47:18Z

Seeking contact with researchers of Joseph Regan who died in Bertie Co NC in the 1720s. Joseph Regan was born in Surry Co VA, lived in Isle of Wight Co VA, and then moved to Bertie Co NC.

His son Joseph Regan [II] married Anna, and moved south to Bladen, now Robeson Co NC, along with his brother-in-law William Cain and family by 1751.

Sam West
Lumberton, Robeson Co NC

BYRD FAMILY OF BERTIE CO NC

saw28358 — 2012-08-21 22:41:54Z

Seeking contact with researchers of the THOMAS BYRD, SR. family of Bertie Co NC. According to an 1735 document, he had sons, HENRY BYRD, EDMOND BYRD & THOMAS BYRD, JR.

Please contact me at: sam.west.1@gmail.com

Thanks,

Sam West
Lumberton, Robeson Co N

Re: Starkey Ward (Sr.) (1814-1902) & Fannie Huff (1812-1899)

varlea1 — 2012-07-28 14:56:21Z

Thank you Lou.

I sent you an e-mail, did you receive it? Looking forward to finding out more about these ancestors.

Re: Starkey Ward (Sr.) (1814-1902) & Fannie Huff (1812-1899)

LLCraig — 2012-07-25 20:43:58Z

I have some info on Starkey and Fannie Ward. They are also my gg grandfather and grandmother. Please contct me at:

Lou Craig
4106 Princess Anne Cr.
Wilson, NC 27896
252-237-5737
lcraig@myglnc.com

Re: Snowfield Plantation/Bryan Cemetery

ClaudiaWilliams27 — 2012-07-23 16:46:42Z

Later Census for mid 1800's 40-60 ear show my ggguncle Williams T. Bond at Snowfield. The family Bible states he is buried there. As anyone knows that has been there the cemetery was plowed under by a farmer in the 60-70 time frame. His sister, my ggggrandmother Was Mary E. Bond and married George Harrell. I am totally blocked as to whom their parents were and where they came from. Claudia

Re: Rogerson Cemetary

ClaudiaWilliams27 — 2012-07-23 15:24:27Z

Please check the Bertie COunty site on US Gen Web. The Hall/Rogerson Cemetary is located in Aulander NC and is listed there along with pictures of the graves stones that are there

Claudia