Columbus - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: MILLIGAN, MILLICAN, MILLIKEN, MILLIKAN

bmbe327 — 2009-11-02 20:37:40Z

Are you still researching any of the Milligan family from the Horry County section of South Carolina? This same set also resided in the Pireway section of NC

I am related to this set of Milligans and would like to correspond with you regarding the lineage

Kindest Regards
Barbara Milligan Elliott
Lexington KY
bmbe327@yahoo.com

Re: Powells

sambonc — 2009-10-27 12:17:43Z

Michael, you might check the book The Powell Family by Silas Lucas. I am a descendant of Absalom Powell(1752-1834) of Columbus Co. Absalom Powell has also been recorded at the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge 2/27/1776.
Some of the Powell records will show up in Bladen Co. as much of Columbus Co. was created from Bladen in 1808. Absalom had a son named James(b abt 1780) but I have no wife or children recorded for him. Good luck.

Re: Powells

MichaelEGibson — 2009-10-26 07:17:40Z

Deb,
I realize this post was years ago, but I'm pretty sure, James Bunyan was my gg-grandfather. Would love to exchange info.

Re: Milligans & Hickmans

memaws60 — 2009-10-06 21:01:52Z

Samuel and Margaret Milliken Hickman were my husband's
6th great grandparents. I am wondering if you would like to correspond?
Dianne Brown
memaws@troycable.net

Re: Joseph F. Harrell, MD

chy2 — 2009-09-26 17:38:04Z

can you please contact me about the photos you have on the blanks. i am related to the blanks from Bladen Co,NC, my family are the Munns who married into the Blanks
thanks, chy

Re: Joseph F. Harrell, MD

retta198 — 2009-09-24 13:38:04Z

I have Blanks in my Family name Josha Blanks From Council NC it not that far Clarkton NC

Re: Blanks family photo

retta198 — 2009-09-24 13:08:32Z

Blanks live in Council NC White Creek

Jack J. Milligan and or Robert Milligan

bmbe327 — 2009-09-18 16:09:51Z

I am trying to locate any information relating to Jack J. Milligan. Some records have his middle initial listed as C.

Son of Robert and Anna (unknown last name) Milligan. Robert and Anna's children were named:

Betty
Helen
Joseph Franklin
William W.
Jack J. was born about 1856
Lindsey Ann- was born about 1860 in Pireway, Columbus County NC and died May 29, 1925 in Horry County SC

Jack J. Died at the age of about 40 and died in North Carolina. I think he may be buried in the Roseboro NC or Sampson County area but am not sure.

Jack J Milligan was married twice. I have no documentation as to who his first wife was. They had 4 children by his first marriage

John Milligan
Edward Milligan
Mark Milligan
Lilly Miligan

He was remarried to Caledonia ( Callie) Lewis.
Callie died in 1932. She was born June of 1881. Caledonia is buried in Horry County South Carolina. I cannot locate whether Jack and Caledonia were married in SC or NC. They lived mostly in Horry County SC but had one son, Von Oshen, that was born in Charleston County SC.

Caledonia and Jack had 6 children:

Daniel Frank Milligan
George Washington Milligan ( died at age 3 of measles)
Von Oshen Milligan
Marvin Milligan
Vassie Laska Milligan
Lottie Milligan ( married to Alex Cribb)

Any information that you may have on the above name would be most appreciated. I am the granddaughter of Jack J. Milligan

Re: Samuel White Smith

tamdeedoo — 2009-09-18 09:36:02Z

Sounds like we have lots of info to share. my email is delefa17@hotmail.com
This is not my family , I had married into it and I was married to James Ballard Young, Jr.His GG was McI Young
I was pleased to find good info in Library in Whiteville .
I live in Fla but have made 2 trips to NC and both with great results. I looked in Graveyards and I am wondering if Tthey may be buried at the Shipman cemetary at the Elbow?There are a lot of graves with no names . Stephen Smith is buried there with a DAR plague on grave. I saw Ms Dot last weekend , nice lady. Thanks, Tammy

Re: Samuel White Smith

EricRay58 — 2009-09-18 02:12:49Z

Hi Tammy,

Thanks for contacting me on this! Yes, I do have a picture of Samuel White Smith and I will gladly send a copy to you. I will try to attach it to this response. Would you have any information on Mac I Young? I know a cousin of mine that lives in Ohio that would like to contact you on him. I am from Hallsboro originally and have been researching my Smith family for a long time now. I know a lot of the families down there. I always want to learn more. Do you happen to have any photos or information of family members you can share with me? I have some pictures of the Smith House you speak of too. They are several years old, just before it started to fall down. It was built by Samuel Stuckey Smith I am told by Mrs. Dorothy Powell who used to live in it. Samuel Stuckey Smith was Samuel White Smith's father. Samuel Stuckey Smith was my 3rd Great Grandfather and Samuel White Smith was my 2nd Great Grandfather. Would you happen to know where Samuel Stuckey Smith and his wife are buried in Columbus County? Samuel Stuckey Smith married first Mary Elizabeth Parker and then later married Ann Clark. Do you know the parents of Mary Elizabeth Parker or Ann Clark? I have been trying to find out this for a long time with little results. I look forward to hearing from you and if I can further help you with the family history, I will share with you what I have. I will need to get your e-mail address to send information to you. Hope to here from you soon.

Eric Ray

Peter B. Alston

larkmcc — 2009-09-17 01:48:08Z

Searching for the ancestry of Peter B. Alston. Peter was born, per 1850 Federal Census in 1796 in SC. He moved to Halifax, NC, more than likely when he married Martha King - marriage bond dated July 14, 1819. Three sons were born in Halifax, Co.

Peter B. Alston, his wife, Martha King Alston, his sons, George W. Alston, another unknown son, and James Alston, all left Halifax, NC in about 1827 moving to Milledgeville, Baldwin Co. GA (per 1830 Federal Census - P. B. Alston). They lived there for about ten years, where daughters, Dalace, Sarah Emily and Missouri were born. In the late 1840's the family moved to Lumpkin, Stewart Co. GA (District 24, per 1840 Federal Census), living there for about 5-10 years. Their last son, Cicero Franklin Alston was born there. Before 1850 they are in Chambers Co. AL.

In the Union Recorder newspaper, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA, Peter B. Alston's name was mentioned three times in the "List of Letters". This list mentioned any letter by name as they were addressed, remaining in the Post Office there for any particular individual.

For June 1833 there was a letter for "Peter B. Alston". For June 1836 there was a letter for "Peter Alston"; and October 1836, for "Peter Allston". Notice the two "L" spelling, as there were no Alston's in Baldwin Co. with this spelling, and Peter B. Alston was the only "Peter Alston" in the county with that name. This letter with the two "L" spelling, I conclude was addressed to my Peter B.

I am curious about the "Bacot" line of Allstons, and my Peter B. Alston's possible connection. In doing more research I have found in the "Prince Fredericks Parish of Winyaw", in SC, no mention of a Joseph Belin Allston, as a son of Peter Allston, Jr. and Mary Bacot. There are four children mentioned - Peter Allston, (b. 1770); Samuel Allston, (b. 1772); Sarah Jane Allston, (b. 1779); John Hayes Allston, (b. 1786).

Groves in his book "Allstons/Alstons,... etc." Has Joseph Allston, marrying a ? Belin, with sons, Samuel, (b. 1790)and Peter, (b. 1791). I believe Groves was incorrect here, as there is no record that I can find of ANY Joseph Allston, son of Peter, Jr. and Mary. In my opinion, the Samuel and Peter mentioned by Groves as sons of a Joseph Allston, is actually the two oldest sons of Peter, Jr. and Mary.

There is record of the decendants of the youngest child, John Hayes Allston, but so far I have not been able to find anything on Peter or Samuel, the two oldest sons.

Any information of the decendants of these two sons would be greatly appreciated. Quite possibly my Peter B. is somehow connected here, and is another Peter Bacot Allston, who changed the spelling when he moved to Halifax, NC back to the one "L" spelling, as this was prevalent there.

And also there are with Peter B. Alston's family very similar naming patterns with those in the "Bacot" Allston lineage. Please help if you can.

Re: Sara Frances Smith

tamdeedoo — 2009-09-16 20:54:43Z

Hello, I am researching the Elva V Smith- McI Young line from Hallsboro and I see where you have pic of Samuel White Smith .I would like to know if I could get a copy if possible? I would gladly pay for it . I have a pic of the Smith House built in 1806 that I just took if you would like one. Thanks , Tammy Young

Litaker / Laidacker / etc. DNA Project

Edmund1844 — 2009-09-01 01:15:00Z

Seeking DNA test participants. We are trying to establish genealogy links to the Litaker family. This surname is spelled a variety of ways including, but not limited to:

Litaker
Lidaker
Leidaker
Leideker
Leidecker
Laidacker
Laidaker

The 1790 Federal Census shows members of this family were living in Rowan and Mecklenburg Counties but members could have settled anywhere in North Carolina. Research leads us to believe members of this family were in Pennsylvania prior to North Carolina. However, there seems to be a horrible lack of documentation to prove ancestry – thus the DNA project. If the DNA matches, we will know we are on the right track. If it does not match, they we will know to look in other directions.

We hope to find male Litakers (and other similiar spellings) to take the Y-DNA67 test. We are using Family Tree DNA (www.FamilyTreeDNA) for the project.

If you would like more information about this new DNA project, please contact me.

Linda Allred Cooper
lacooper@mindspring.com

Re: Wesley United Methodist Church/Reiglewood N.C.

AngelaHudson40 — 2009-08-31 10:25:04Z

Caroline Hargrove was born about 1860 N.C. She married William Thomas Robinson (Robeson).Caroline and William are found in Whites Ceek, Bladen Co., N.C. in 1900. She died after childbirth. She had twin boys that died too.
Unfortunately i don't have any more info on her or who her parents were. Caroline was my great grandmother. Some family members call her Catherine.

Re: Wesley United Methodist Church/Reiglewood N.C.

weymancreek — 2009-08-31 03:40:51Z

Was Caroline Hargrove Robinson from Bladen County? I am related to the Hargroves of that area. My Grandmother was a Hargrove and a Sunday School teacher in Weyman Church and then also Wesley after the merge.

Re: Wesley United Methodist Church/Reiglewood N.C.

weymancreek — 2009-08-31 03:37:24Z

Delco was New Berlin. Hugh McRae from Wilmington had alot to do with New Berlin. The area was survey and laid out in tracts just like it was done in Germany. This was done to attract the German immigrants to the area which worked but due to World War I and the negativity associated with Germany, the name was changed to Delco after the brand of batteries used in the telegraphs and lighting instruments in the Atlantic Coastline Railroad , which had boomed in the community. I dont think an official transcription of Weyman Church has been done since 1939 and that was not accurate. I am currently working on thematic historical journals of that area.

Frances Rebecca Smith

djordan51 — 2009-08-25 20:06:44Z

Seek information on Frances Rebecca Smith? born about 1846 in Bogue, Whiteville who married James Love from MA. Family lore states that she lived on a plantation when the Yankees came. She came out with a gun and said she would shoot them if they burned down her daddy's plantation. James Love was so impressed that he came back after the war and married her. Naturally, she was disowned from her family. Does anyone know of a Smith plantation and who the owner was. Thank you for your help

Re: hughie thomas nealy

Joyce1812va1 — 2009-08-20 23:13:16Z

not finding your hughie.
I did though find a ww1 columbus NC draft card for a
thomas carey nealy, b. 1889

Hughie is not found as yet

Re: POWLL

myriam7575 — 2009-06-22 01:38:27Z

He was connected to POWELLS. Furthermore he went by the surname and it WAS passed down to HIS children. Also Osceola was NOT a chief he WAS a WARRIOR! He also IS my GGGGRANDFATHER!

Re: Caroline Elizabeth Ward

Homedo23 — 2009-03-13 14:25:39Z

All i know about her is that she was the daughter of Micheal Ward and Annie Elizabeth Robbins born 1849 in Brunswick Co. NC.....Other than that i know her siblings information...If any of this helps please let me know and if you would be wiling to share any info that you have on the ward famliy that would be great...

Re: Caroline Elizabeth Ward

Homedo23 — 2009-03-13 14:19:56Z

I would love any info that you can give to me this is my husbands line from Michael Ward to Samuel Alfred's brother down...

Michaal Ward b-1804 family

Homedo23 — 2009-03-13 14:15:15Z

I am looking for anyone that can give me information on any of his children's lines...My husband is an decesented of his son Samuel W Ward

Re: Descendents of Solomon Harrelson

thilburn129 — 2009-05-24 14:19:34Z

I'm not the original poster and am not sure if we've been in contact before, but I have quite a bit of info on my Solomon Harrelson line through his son, Rev. Joshua Harrelson. Email me at thilburn@gmail.com, and I'll be happy to share.

Teresa

Re: John Clark of Bladen/Columbus County

tgduncan — 2009-07-17 15:02:34Z

Hi,
Have you found a William S. Clark born obout 1858 died 1924 in your records? His mother's name may have been Jane, I don't know his father's name. William married Sarah Williamson.
Thanks
Tom Duncan

BROWNS kin to Narragansett Indians

carolwarren94 — 2009-04-06 20:54:20Z

Chances are good that your BROWNS w/connection to the RI
BROWNS could be kin to my NC BROWNS.
My ggrandmother, CHARITY BROWN (WEELDON) mulatto (Native),
is listed as being born in 1833 NC----------can find no evidence of that.
SHE married my ggrandfather, WM WEELDON (WEEDEN), whose family ties in w/the Wampanoag Indians of RI.
Could SHE have been born in RI?
Would LOVE to hear from anyone researching the same lines.
Most sincerely,
carol wheeldin warren.

Re: Loretta Marlow and John "Jack" Long

lesliefowler82 — 2009-05-28 08:09:28Z

My great grandmother is the daughter of Jack and Loretta Long. Her name was Lucille Fowler Long. Aside from my great grandmother and Jack Jr. there are at least 3 more children of Jack and Loretta. They are Pearline Reaves, Houston Long, Clarence Long, and Lottie Long (I dont know her married name).

Re: Shepards

pparknwt — 2009-08-07 19:16:38Z

Hi, I am Prudence Anne Fields Park, daughter of James Lee Fields, Sr., son of Horace Greeley Fields, son of Zachery Fields, who was the son of Albert Strange Fields & Mary Ella Shepherd.

My dad, sister, brother and the rest of our families live in Fayetteville, NC. You can contact me @ ppark_nwt@hotmail.com or 910-644-1330.

Hope to hear from you.

Re: Loretta Marlow and John "Jack" Long

lsal1616 — 2009-05-29 00:42:50Z

Hello Ms. Marlow,
My Aunt Arlene who is the sister of my Grandmother Verna was married to Clarence Long. He died along time ago.. I remember him very vaguely.
If you would like to reach me you may. Thanks so much for the information.
Sincerely,
Lisa Birnel
Email: lsal1616@yahoo.com

Autman Taylor Green and Roxie Hammonds

TPARKER2000000 — 2009-02-22 21:06:55Z

Seeking genealogical information on Autman Taylor Green and Roxie Hammonds of Columbus County, NC. Any information would be great!! My thanks in advance.

Re: Susan Powell-Bullard

VIBULLARD — 2009-02-26 20:47:08Z

Tony, please contact me at VIBULLARD@aol.com. I have
extensive research on both William Bullards that you are
talking about.

Re: Brown Marsh Presbyterian Church burials and records

EricRay46 — 2009-07-19 01:58:18Z

Hello Lisa !

Wow! This post of mine has been on the site for almost 2 years! Yes, Samuel Stuckey Smith was my 3rd Great grandfather and his first wife, Mary Elizabeth Parker Smith was my 3rd Great Grandmother. They both lived in Columbus County, I think around the Welches Creek area. I really don't know much about Mary Elizabeth Parker Smith, some have said that she was Massachuesetts, but would love to find out more about her family too, etc. Ann Clark was Samuel's 2nd wife. I feel she was from Bladen County... Samuel died in Columbus County, NC in 1858 and Ann lived a little while longer I believe since she is not in the 1870 NC Columbus County Census. I don't know where Samuel, Mary Elizabeth Parker (1st wife) or Ann Clark (2nd wife) are buried. Sure wish I could find out this information. I have looked and looked for them for years... The 1858 death date is not too far in the past for finding most gravesites and he was pretty well off as a landowner in Columbus County at that time. Also, I had always heard from my late Great Aunt Mary Lou Smith Perry of Hallsboro (she was the great granddaughter to Samuel and Elizabeth),that Samuel Stuckey Smith was Presbyterian. I would appreciate anything you may know about him and his first wife and/or his 2nd wife if you should know or are able to come across any information about them or the whereabouts of their graves.

Thanks so much for your response to my messeage on the message board !

Eric Ray

Re: hughie thomas nealy

Joyce1812va1 — 2009-08-20 23:06:31Z

thanks for the death dates.. .do you have a guess of his birth date?
will see what can be found.

John Clark of Bladen/Columbus County

ncarmadillo — 2009-07-16 18:15:32Z

I am researching John Clark who lived near Puncheon Creek, east of White Marsh Swamp in the late 1700's and early 1800's. This area was originally part of Bladen County, NC and became Columbus County, NC in 1808.

John Clark is named co-executor of the estate of John Cohoon along with William Cohoon. John Cohoon's will dated 25 Dec 1781 includes a bequest to Penelope Clark.

I believe John Clark had four sons - James, David, William / Wilson Brantley, and possibly John Jr.

The land of John Clark is referenced in land transactions as late as the 1850s.

Any information regarding this family would be very appreciated. I am happy to share the information I have about his sons.

Re: Charles Jones/Nancy McNeill

CKirk60 — 2009-06-15 18:07:24Z

Indeed Charles Jones/Nancy McNeill did have a daughter Flora A. Jones, born c 1848 who married A.L. Canady. I don't have a date for her, but that is the correct Flora Jones.

I am descended from Flora's sister, Leana.

-Lark-

hughie thomas nealy

cheekyslove — 2009-08-13 04:40:49Z

could anyone help me find something on when my great great grandfather hughie thomas nealy died? i've narrowed it down to somewhere between 1894 and 1900. any information would be greatly appreciated. thank you.

Isom Thomas Williams

lfw7777 — 2009-02-27 17:36:12Z

Seeking Information on the ancestors Isom Thomas Williams
Born sometime Late 1800's in the Lake Waccamaw Bolton area
Columbus county N.C.Unfortunally most of the elders with any info have long since passed on.They say that they were of Cherokee/Black ancestry but I suspect they were more likely either Waccamaw or Lumbee. When they left the south in the early 20th century. everyone of native ancestry were called Cherokee.

Re: Native American/African American Wilson Family from Whiteville, NC, Columbus County

lfw7777 — 2009-02-19 22:41:33Z

Hi, My name is Leslie Williams, my family is out of the Lake Waccamaw,Bolton area.unfortunally the last contact that I had with them is over 45years ago, and most of the elders that could supply me with any info up here in New York hae since passed,I know that were of native blood, but not sure what tribe, the elders used to say Cherokee, but since there from the Whiteville area its doubtful, I think its most likely Lumbee or Waccamaw. Good luck with your search.

Singletary mystery

pghritchie — 2009-06-20 04:30:35Z

I am trying to solve a family mystery. One of our ancestors Lucy Mahaly Singletary married an Amos Ward in Columbus County in 1868. They had a son James Bryant Ward (who was my great-great-great grandfather. Soon after, Lucy left Amos and changed James' name to Singletary (her maiden name) but no one seems to know why. The rest of us have been Singeltarys ever since but in actuality we are Wards I suppose. Anyway, I have found the grave of James, but can not find any death records or cemetery info on either Amos or Lucy. I do know that she later married Calvin Hathaway in 1877 and had another child, Daniel Monroe Hathaway. I also know that she was living with Daniel and his family in Horry County in 1910 (when she died). She was listed as married on the census record but Calving was not living there. They both died in 1910. Perhaps he was in a nursing home or something. Any information anyone has about either Amos Ward, Lucy Singletary Hathaway, or Calvin or Daniel Hathaway would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Daniel M. HATHAWAY b July1871 in Columbus County, NC

pghritchie — 2009-06-15 22:27:05Z

My great-great-aunt was Lucy's granddaughter. She said Calvin was her step-grandfather. She told me that they had a child named Albert. I have also heard of a child named Daniel Monroe Hathaway.

Michael Ward b-1804 Brunswick North Carolina

tw23607 — 2009-06-29 04:15:24Z

HELP!!! I have been stuck on trying to find his parents for 6 years.....Including if he has ever served???? Anything would be great....

Re: Michaal Ward b-1804 family

tw23607 — 2009-06-29 04:13:49Z

Thanks so much...I have been trying to see if anyone could tell me if Michael Ward had ever served or if anyone knew how his parents were....That is where i am stuck.....HELP!!!

Re: Gore Family Cemetery Highway 1428

sbwaldron190 — 2009-03-10 23:55:15Z

Gore Cemetery on Landfill Road in Columbus County was restored by Margaret and Harold Waldron, and the family keeps it up. Several of my husband's and my relatives are
buried there. I do not live in Columbus County, but visit often and would be glad to take a picture for you. E-mail me at sbwaldron@embarqmail.com

Re: Gore Family Cemetery Highway 1428

sbwaldron190 — 2009-03-10 23:55:13Z

Re: Susan Powell-Bullard

saw28358 — 2009-04-18 18:45:40Z

Please contact me about your Powell Bullard family at the following email:

sam.west.1@gmail.com

Thanks.

Sam West
Lumberton, Robeson Co NC

Re: Thompson

mommamiya — 2009-04-25 04:33:06Z

My great-grandmother was Marzania Thompson (A lot of different spellings) I Believe her mother was names Sarah but I have little else. Wondering if anyone could help me with info. Thanks!!!

Re: Descendents of Solomon Harrelson

antiangelcorrupted — 2009-05-12 09:46:19Z

Hi,

Dorcas Ann Harrelson & Allemander Williams are my great great great grandparents. Ellis Bright Williams & Mary Lu della Tyson > James Dalphus Williams & Doshie McDuffie > Mary Williams > Esther Williams > Me.

All my trees are public. If there's anything else I could help you with let me know. It would be much appreciated if you could share any information you have.

Amanda

Re: Brown Marsh Presbyterian Church burials and records

lumbertonlisa — 2009-07-18 02:00:05Z

Did you find out if he was buried at Brown Marsh? Was Ann Clark his second wife? I know he was married to Mary"Polly" Parker.His 1st wife.

Re: Columbus County Book

lumbertonlisa — 2009-07-18 01:48:23Z

Bythel Haynes married Zilphia Nichols How are you related to him?

Re: Michaal Ward b-1804 family

toydoctorf1 — 2009-06-29 11:38:55Z

tw23607,
Please contact me toydoctorf@bigfoot.com

Re: Michaal Ward b-1804 family

toydoctorf1 — 2009-06-22 01:44:54Z

The 1850 federal census for Columbus Cty, N.C. at Mirco film page 250, dwelling number 448 family number 451 shows Michael Ward age 32, wife Elizabeth age 30 and 5 children including Samuel W. as age 8.