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Re: AVERIS GRYDER DESCENDANTS

sally_ferguson98 — 2013-05-22 01:50:37Z

Thank you for that info! I have been able to find quite a bit of data on the Gibbs in Logan County, Kentucky, thanks to ancesty.com and your family tree.

Re: AVERIS GRYDER DESCENDANTS

guywire100 — 2013-05-17 14:36:35Z

Interesting that you ended up in Logan, Kentucky. Averis’ mother was Obediance Gibbs and at least two of her siblings lived in Logan, Kentucky in the early 1800's. Obediance's oldest sister Susannah "Sucky" Gibbs married a Henry Dillon and moved there by 1810. A younger brother James Gibbs was a witness on Henry Dillon's will in 1844. And the youngest brother Wiley Welcher Gibbs at least passed through Logan KY around 1850 where his wife and kids were listed there on their way to Missouri. A large portion of remainder of the Gibbs clan went to Wayne, Missouri.

Re: Gaston Cherryville shooters

JudyMAUNEY — 2013-05-07 13:28:52Z

I have no idea where it was took ,but maybe you can go on line and put in Gaston sharp shooters .They have a web site.let me know if you get any new information Judy

Re: Gaston Cherryville shooters

Pharrdavid — 2013-05-07 01:36:31Z

Do you have any idea where this was took? Do you think they are Gastons or somehow related?

Re: Smith Family

rliler — 2013-04-16 20:34:14Z

Just read your post on GenForum on Smith's. I am looking
for ancestors of Joseph M. Smith in Burke Co., NC. not that
far from Rowan. any info on Capt. David Smith's descendants
would be GREATLY appreciated as I haven't found anything on
Joseph's parents + at this time.
Thanks,
M. Lile
rliler @ ancestry.com
raymavisl@gmail.com

Re: Smith family of Morganton, N.C.

rliler — 2013-04-16 20:23:44Z

Just read your reply to my inquiry on GenForum re: Wm. S.
Smith. Elias Leander Smith was a younger bro. of my gt.
grandfather William. Both were the sons of Joseph M. and
Eliza Stamey Smith. I'm looking for parents of Joseph and
Eliza but so far no luck. Will stay in touch if I find any-
thing.

M. Lile
raymavisl@gmail.com

David Ledford (Terry) Born 1833-4

lindaddail — 2013-03-26 15:42:15Z

Trying to track down parents of David Ledford. My Grandma Susan Nicholson Ledford said that (Ulysses) Eugene Garland Ledford (4-May-1884)'s grandfather was adopted when his parents died. Thomas C. Ledford was his father, so David Ledford would be his grandfather. My Gma said he was formerly a 'Terry'. Any thoughts or info would be appreciated. Tks.

DL -> TCL -> EGL -> Ferd Dewey Ledford (my Grandfather)

Re: Gaston Cherryville shooters

JudyMAUNEY — 2013-02-19 18:50:07Z

I Don't have anymore information on this picture,but to learn more about them they have a web site.just type in cherryville shooters gaston NC

Re: Gaston Cherryville shooters

wlc33182 — 2013-02-19 16:22:12Z

Saw your picture posted online - interesting looking characters! Any luck in finding out names of anyone? Also, do you have date/ general time-frame of when picture was taken?

I have roots in that area & have done a limited ancestry search, but I would be interested in any info you unearth.

Re: AVERIS GRYDER DESCENDANTS

sally_ferguson98 — 2013-02-06 20:31:56Z

Averis Gryder is my 2nd great grandfather. My paternal grandmother was Bessie Jane Gryder Watson(b 18 Aug 1882 d 25 Sep 1969), the daughter of Frederick Winfield Gryder (b 15 Jul 1852 in NC, d 22 Sep 1944 in SC). She married Rev. Earl Stacy Watson Sr. in 1916. He was a Presbyterian minister and they eventually ended up in Logan County, Kentucky about 1930. They had four living children, Elizabeth Watson Lapis who migrated to New York during WW II; Earl Stacy Watson Jr, my father, who was a farmer in Logan Co, KY; William Gryder Watson, who was a school teacher in Kentucky, and another son still living. I am interested in knowing more about your branch of the family that, I believe, starts with Averis' son James. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thomas Hurley

lmohr48 — 2013-01-14 12:24:08Z

Looking for info on Thomas Hurley.
He was born in 1928 in Gastonia,NC.
His parents were Bass and Ethel Hurley.
Thomas was in the 1930 census and then no
records of him. He had a brother born in 1933 that never new of him. He was not in the 1940 census.
All other family members were.
Any help would be great.
Thanks

Re: Vernal & Imogene Lewis Ballew in Gastonia, NC

kelleyosman96 — 2013-01-07 23:44:55Z

I am looking for my great grandfathers family his name was vernal ballew and lived in Gastonia NC

Buren R. Robinson / Robertson and Leonard M. Thomas

timothywaynethomas — 2013-01-04 11:59:21Z

I am looking for info on Buren R. Robinson in Gaston Co, North Carolina and his wifes Maiden name ?

and I'm also looking for Leonard M. Thomas he married Thelma Robinson but does anyone know who this person's mother and father is ? Leonard M. Thomas and who has Census Information on this person ?

Re: Cash Family of Gaston County

Amberpence59 — 2012-12-04 06:33:21Z

This is the great great granddaughter of Ida Elizabeth Sheppard and John Elonzo Fletcher. Ida Elizabeth is from the Cash
Family from what I have gathered. Please contact me at amberpence59@yahoo.com

Gaston Cherryville shooters

JudyMAUNEY — 2012-11-02 22:15:39Z

Does anyone know any names of the old timers from there?

Trying to locate the Arney Plantation in Lincoln County North Carolina

arney9thgeneration — 2012-10-20 19:43:06Z

I have been trying to track down, the "Arney Plantation", in Lincoln County, North Carolina, to little avail, so far.

The few records, I have found, only show Jacob Arney, purchasing 200 acres on the South Fork of the Catawba River, in 1772.

While Christian "Christy" Arney, Sr. purchased several lots in Lincolnton, which leads me to believe that the "Arney Plantation" must have been near Lincolnton.

I still believe that both Jacob & Christian, Sr. were buried on the Arney Plantation.

Unfortunately, I don't know, in what direction the Arney Plantation was from Lincolnton.
If it was North or South, it could have been placed in a different County (Catawba/Gaston).
On the other hand, if it was East of Lincolnton, it could still have been in Lincoln County.

I do know, that there is an Arney street, that is East of Lincolnton, while still being in Lincolnton, called "Boger City". If the street was named after the Arney family, it's possible that the plantation was near there or could have been named after the lots that Christian, Sr. had purchased.

I "assume", that Christian, Sr. received the Arney Plantation, after his father's (Jacob) death.

I know that Christian, Sr., left his son, Christian, Jr., a choice of the Arney Plantation or lots in Lincolnton, from what I understand he took both.

I know that Christian, Jr., left his Widow & minor children, the plantation and lots in Lincolnton. After Christian, Jr.'s death, his Widow got to keep the plantation, but there was a lengthy, Court battle, in which his children's appointed guardian, was forced to make the children sell off several lots in Lincolnton, to pay their father's debts.

Matthew Wilson, son-in-law (husband of Julianna "Uly" Arney) of Christian, Sr. attempted to force Christian, Jr. to give him the Arney Plantation, due to debts owed, but failed.

Who received the Arney Plantation, after the death of Christian, Jr.'s Widow, I don't know?

Re: Any McDonald's in Gastonia, NC

Jcurrin20 — 2012-10-08 01:30:49Z

Dear Tonya Perry: I am a grandson of Alma McDonald and Vernie Hayes of Dillon, SC. How can I help? I would appreciate any information you have on Gilmore and Annie McDonald and their children. Hope you are still out there. Jerrry Currin in Durham, NC. P.S. We have an extensive Hayes genealogy book.

Dameron-Arrowood Reunion

SusanMarks01 — 2012-10-05 12:56:53Z

There will be a reunion of the Dameron-Arrowood Family at the Community Building, 14th Street, Bessemer City, Gaston County, NC on 28 October 2012, starting at 12 Noon. This is the family of James Thomas Refinas Dameron and Sarah Elvira Arrowood. JTR Dameron, son of Aaron Dameron, was born 20 Jun 1845. Sarah Arrowood, daughter of William Arrowood and Mary Fronegerger, was born 10 Oct 1842. Please join us for a family celebration.

Re: Bismarck Capps, Lawyer and Magistrate

julie_cordero — 2012-09-27 18:31:14Z

Keith,
I found some of your genealogical records online. I am a descendent of Charles Broadfield and have a question. You, as well as my uncle (who has spent countless years studying our family lineage)-- Thomas Broadfield Ray-- state that Charles Broadfield 1749-1812 was born in Bridgnorth, England. Though there were many Broadfield's in that area at that time I have yet to find any documentation proving that Charles Broadfield came from Bridgnorth. In fact, there were Broadfield's in other towns around there at that time as well. Do you have any proof that you can provide me?

Re: Andrew Johnson

josgirls — 2012-09-24 23:21:47Z

I've been trying to trace each of their children. Do you have a death date for Florence and do you have any information on Jane. I can't seem to find anytype of birth records on any of them. Were they all born in Jackson County, NC?

Re: Andrew Johnson

1_sholland8 — 2012-09-23 01:24:57Z

I don't have much more than you. I do have information on some of the children. My grandfarther was one of them. What are you searching for in Rutherford County? Anything I can help you with?

Re: Andrew Johnson

josgirls — 2012-09-22 05:27:15Z

I have started my research for Joel Andrew Johnson once again. I've had several people e-mail me about him. I really don't have anything new to add at this point but I'm hoping to make some library visits soon. I have his 6 children and then I have Eliza Melinda Mills on Cocke Co TN 1900 census in household with Henry Hooper and listed as his cousin with all of her children listed as his cousin.
Any help would be appreciated.

Re: cherryville shooters of Gaston

JudyMAUNEY — 2012-09-16 20:50:14Z

did you know these cherryville shooters

cherryville shooters of Gaston

JudyMAUNEY — 2012-09-16 20:46:32Z

dose anyone know these men?

Re: Old photos of Mountain Island, the mill or Hebron Baptist Church

the2000butterfly — 2012-09-16 02:40:02Z

they is a site about mt island/riverbend but i can not find it right now

Re: Old Churches

the2000butterfly — 2012-09-16 02:05:18Z

if u go to there website they have a list of the churches by no the names, u have to go there to get the names.

Re: Andrew Johnson

1_sholland8 — 2012-09-15 01:58:16Z

I am researching Joel Andrew Johnson and Eliza Melinda Mills also. She was my ggrandmother. Thomas Garland Hooper was my grandfarther. Do you have any information to share? I would like to know where he is buried at.

Re: MARTIN

jasennailbbnq — 2012-09-05 13:35:53Z

Please please email me anything you have to connect our grandfather with capt. Samuel Martin. I have lots of notes!!Jasen Nail

New library websites for Gaston & Lincoln Counties

GCPLinfo — 2012-08-27 19:47:11Z

Last month the Gaston Lincoln Regional Library was dismantled and our web pages taken down. There are now two separate county libraries. if you have any bookmarks to the old site, please update them.

The new url for the Gaston County Public Library is http://gastonlibrary.org/.

The new url for The Lincoln County Public Library is http://www.lincolncounty.org/index.aspx?NID=986.

If you are having trouble finding a page on the Gaston County site, please call Reference Services 704-868-2164 x2.

"Opinions expressed in this message may not represent the policy of the Gaston County Public Library"

Re: Williamson/Barker

suzy_elle — 2012-08-18 23:03:11Z

Margaret Elizabeth Williamson Barker is my 2nd great grandmother through Harriet Florence Barker Settlemyer. I am rather new to genealogy but have read your articles in the Union and Old Meckenburg Heritage books. Anything you can send me on William Williamson, Molly Terrell, John Williamson, or Susannah Lowe would be appreciated enormously. In fact, anything anyone who is reading this board has on the Williamson, Barkers, etc, would be appreciated. I'd love to visit the graves if you know where they are.

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

sfbriggs54 — 2012-08-10 15:28:18Z

Coming thru what appeared to be the main entrance (with a gate), close to Church, they were buried past the first circle right before you enter second circle on the right off the road before going down the slope. Do you also have Infant Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Fisher, Born and Died on Aug 10, 1915? The reason that I ask is that this triangular stone has fallen over face down and we reset it.

Re: Armstrong Tabernacle Church

abaxterjaynes — 2012-08-06 19:23:34Z

The only place I have found a picture of this church is on www.vintagegastonia.com under the Gastonia Family Album section. It shows the outside of the building with a bunch of folks standing in front of it. I would love to have any information you have on this church as well. I heard lots of good things about the church.

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

researchlady49 — 2012-08-04 02:51:35Z

That is great! Where the buried toward the back of the cemetery the Junpiters.

Anita

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

sfbriggs54 — 2012-08-04 01:49:42Z

I found Ben, Max and Infant Fisher graves today at Greenwood.

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

sfbriggs54 — 2012-08-01 23:46:15Z

Have you heard anything yet? I am on my way to NC. I will be checking ancestry message board regularly.

Sandy

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

sfbriggs54 — 2012-07-29 02:43:35Z

Thank you so much for your research.

Sandy

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

researchlady49 — 2012-07-28 17:12:09Z

I haven't as of yet. I will call him Monday & let you know.

Anita

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

sfbriggs54 — 2012-07-27 22:38:44Z

Anita,

Have you been able to contact your friend to see if he knows the section where Ben and Max Fisher are located in Greenwood Cemetery? I will be going to Belmont on 3 August.

Thanks, Sandy

Hovis Family Reunion Photo Help

Bonita — 2012-07-26 21:06:35Z

I'm trying to identify the persons in this photo. It's of a Hovis reunion that was held 23 Feb 1907 (date written by my grandmother on back of photo)in I believe Lincoln Co, NC. I've identified my grandfather, Marcus Benjamin Hovis Sr. and his father Marcus Luther Hovis. I believe the man seated on the front row third from right is Marcus' father Moses S. Hovis. The copy I have is a copy with the stamp of Clyde C. Cornwell on the back. Any help would be greatly appreciated!…

Need Newspaper Article Look up - Myrtle Hurst Scates Murder Victim 1943

BarbaraSelletti54 — 2012-07-12 19:20:23Z

Hello,
I'm hoping some kind soul could look up any information in the newspaper concerning the 1943 murder of Myrtle Hurst Scates. She was attacked on a highway sometime between June 27-28th 1943 and lingered in the hosptial until her death on 6 Jul 1943.
Myrtle was married to Robert Scates. She was buried on 7 Jul 1943 in Hollywood Cemetery in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. I've tried Ancestry and GenealogyBank, but I can't find anything on her death other than what is on her death certificate.
Thank you for any help in advance.
Regards,
Barb Selletti

Re: Piedmont Spinning Mill

lindact — 2012-07-09 20:01:37Z

Thanks for the information. I wasn't sure where to look for it and Mom is not able to tell me anymore.

Re: Piedmont Spinning Mill

gramfelt1 — 2012-07-09 00:43:30Z

The Piedmont Spinning Mill is located in North Belmont, Gaston Co.,NC.

Re: COSTNER/MCILWAINE

jchrismagee — 2012-07-06 13:43:53Z

Hopefully someone can help clear this up for me even though this is an old thread. Mary and David supposedly had Joshua and Hettie Costner but both were born before their marriage. The North Carolina marriage bond has Mary Costner marrying David McIlwain in 1816. Joshua Costner married a Sarah Brown abt 1828. I know the info comes from the book "Our Kin" but the different last names and dates don't make sense. Can anyone help clarify that?

This doesn't directly affect my line but would like to be as accurate as possible and the dates don't add up. I am the grandson of Terry E McElwain from Tippah MS. His father was John C (m. Slina Pearl) through Joseph (m. Martha Jackson), to Caleb son of David McElwain and Mary Costner.

Thanks for any help
Chris

Re: William Featherston Gaston County

Hope_Rachel — 2012-06-24 19:16:34Z

Have you tried looking in Cramerton, NC?

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

sfbriggs54 — 2012-06-21 19:58:36Z

Did you send it by email? I have not received it yet.

Thanks, Sandy

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

sfbriggs54 — 2012-06-21 19:52:42Z

Thank You!

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

researchlady49 — 2012-06-21 19:01:45Z

I sent you access to my Greenwood Cemetery database

Anita

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

researchlady49 — 2012-06-21 17:24:26Z

Sandy,
Yes Max is buried in Greenwood. I will also ask my friend where he is buried.

Anita

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

sfbriggs54 — 2012-06-21 15:44:31Z

Please check to see if Max Fisher, born 7 Jan 1920, died 21 Mar 1923 is buried in Greenwood.

Thanks, Sandy

Re: Greenwood Cemetery

sfbriggs54 — 2012-06-18 20:39:39Z

You can post location to message board or email me at sfbriggs@insightbb.com as I am not in North Carolina for another month.

Thanks, Sandy