Henderson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Westfeldt family at Rugby Grange

MaryGordonSmith — 2013-05-23 02:29:18Z

Thank you so much Mr. Davy. I look forward to purchasing the book when completed and will continue to check back.
I had been in touch will some family still in New Orleans but much has happened since then and do need to catch up again.

Best Regards
Mary

Re: Westfeldt family at Rugby Grange

Bdnole78 — 2013-05-22 01:27:19Z

Mary,

The Fletcher Arts and Heritage Association is currently writing several books about the town's history. The second book is about the Westfeldts of Rugby Grange. It should be published in the next several months and it contains pictures of Rugby Grange. The book will be listed on www.fletcherartsandheritage.com.

Bob Davy
President
Fletcher Arts and Heritage Association

Re: Hamilton Family of Henderson, NC

thecomyn — 2013-04-07 13:36:16Z

Linda:

Happy to hear from you, glad you found my ALL OUR KIN tree and thanks for being willing to share info on our Hamiltons. My email is thecomyn@aol.com, please send me a note so we can talk. Patrick Cummins

Re: Hamilton Family of Henderson, NC

lindahamilton65 — 2013-04-06 03:10:03Z

I am Linda Hamilton Honeycutt, I decend from Robert born 1770 and Joseph is my gg-grandfather. I have a lot of information and wrote some for a couple of Heritage books. I saw you have a picture of Joseph maybe. Would love to contact and exchange information. I still live in the valley where he settled in 1799 near the cemetery where they are buried. Linda

1840 & 1850 census for Samuel Fowler questions

DeborahJonesGarrett70 — 2013-03-22 19:12:07Z

I have the 1840 census for Samuel Fowler. Lists 2 adults between 20 - 49, then 3 females under age 5. Then in 1850 Henderson County, Georgia it lists Samuel Fowler age 30 born in 1820, wife Mariah Fowler age 28. Then 7 children are listed that belong to David and Martha Robinson. I found David and Martha Robinson in 1860 living in White County, Georgia with their children James, Rachael, John and Jesse. Sarah, Mariam, and Elizabeth were the older children and i assume had married by then. My questions is this ..... what is the connection to the families ? And where were David and Martha Robinson in 1850. Their youngest child was apparently a newborn then. Any information to help answer these questions will be great ! deborahgarrett966@msn.com

Trinity Presbyterian Church--Columbarium-Hendersonville

98darlins — 2013-03-19 19:01:28Z

Can anyone tell me if this is the current name for this church or is it Mills River Presbyterian Church. Charles Kenneth Cloninger 1918-2005 is buried here. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Re: KING, ELISHA

sriddle71 — 2013-01-19 21:44:23Z

Thank you so much for the information. I contacted the Dallas library and they don't have this book. Will personally visit another library next week regading another book but while there I'll check on this book. Thank you again.

Muudy Creek babtist church and it's parishoners.

immisty038 — 2013-01-19 20:16:17Z

Sorry, I forgot to mention that the History of "county of" books usually mention people that lived there from the beginning, where they lived, schools, and churches. They usually give information of individual churches, they pastors?, parishoners, etc. from when it was built to when the author finished his book.
I HAVE "borrowed" a book on HISTORY OF HENDERSON CO. N.C.
through MY library from wherever they're available. If the
author is good, you'll be surprized at what storys are
included in the books.
Now let's go AHUNTING

Re: KING, ELISHA

immisty038 — 2013-01-19 20:07:44Z

Here's a secret I love to pass on. If YOU'RE a member of your local library, they can borrow books from all over the country. I order "HISTORY OF "(COUNTY") ("STATE") and my library notifies me when they arrive at my local library.
Depending on the age and condition of the book, sometimes
you have to read it there (which makes it more confinient
because the the copy machines are there.
some time you're allowed to take the books have, where you have time and method of taking notes.
You're allowed usually 3 weeks before you have to take
it back.
One little bit of advice: Copy the cover of the book,
and the inside page that has the name of the book, the
author, publisher, and year the book was printed. It comes
in handy later when you need to find more information, or
to verify were you got what you have.
GOOD HUNTING!

Re: KING, ELISHA

immisty038 — 2013-01-19 20:06:43Z

Re: Brief Baptist Biographies

sriddle71 — 2013-01-14 16:10:15Z

Thank you so much for the information. I pulled up the suggested file and found Elisha and Benjamin mentioned as father and son -- just what I needed. I will try to locate the deed this morning. I didn't want to wait to thank you until after I locate the deed. Your trouble is greatly appreciated. Thank you again.

Re: Brief Baptist Biographies

laporello — 2013-01-14 00:09:16Z

I've put my research aside for years now, but I was very please to see that because of the text files that USGenWeb has archived, I was able to pull up some information that I thought was helpful.

Follow this link http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/henderson/wills/edney10.txt then search the page for "Benjamin King" and you will find a statement linking Elisha and Benjamin.

Another lead you can follow would be records such as "Deed book 5, p. 481, Henderson Co., NC from Elisha and others of land conveyed 'to Benjamin King, the father of the parties of the first part...'." Deed dated Oct. 1845.

Re: KING, ELISHA

sriddle71 — 2013-01-12 01:35:00Z

Sue, I "stumbled" onto this web-site and glad that I did. I read your message that said you have an article from Henderson County NC Heritage Book I on Samuel King. Elisha King is mentioned as a son of Benjamin and Rebecca. I am attempting to prove by documentation that they are indeed father and son. I need proof that the DAR will accept. Here in TX books on NC are in short supply. If you still have the article and would share with me I would be grateful. I have proved other connections but not between Elisha and Benjamin. Elisha was my gg-grandfather. Thank you.

Re: Brief Baptist Biographies

sriddle71 — 2013-01-11 23:51:14Z

Oh please contact me because we are from the same King line. Elisha King was my gg-grandfather and we can share information. I am unable to document that my Elisha and Benjamin,Sr. are father/son. Elisha came to TX in 1866. Hope to hear from you.

Re: MUD CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH - Sue Berry

sriddle71 — 2013-01-11 23:45:27Z

I am very glad to have found this Board. I am searching for a proven connection between my gg-grandfather, Elisha King and Benjamin King,Sr. I know they are father and son, but unable to document. I am trying to locate a book entitled "Brief Baptist Biographies,1707-1982" or any other book which will verify they are father/son. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Re: MUD CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH - Sue Berry

WillisSeeker — 2012-12-18 03:41:43Z

Hello, Actually, the Mud Creek reference applies to another of my family trees. Sorry. WillisSeeker

henderson county ancestors

JeaneaneW — 2012-11-30 12:58:55Z

Looking for history and possible American Indian ancestry for Williams and Hoots relatives born and reared in the Henderson County area of North Carolina.

Re: JONES CEMETERY UPWARD - HENDERSON COUNTY, NC

genpics1968 — 2012-11-18 21:15:23Z

There is a picture on findagrave.

Re: john hill ,sally blackwell

LouiseWalker97 — 2012-11-14 23:11:24Z

I am niece to sally blackwell in NC. You can gmail at lwallker595@gmail.com

Nicholson, Fred Taylor 23 August 1995 Hendersonville

colleyville — 2012-11-12 01:00:29Z

Looking for an obit for Fred Taylor Nicholson died August 1995.

Thanks.

Re: Westfeldt family at Rugby Grange

MaryGordonSmith — 2012-11-08 20:04:14Z

thanks for the response...it has been a while since I worked on my McMillan tree and just saw the responses which has nudged me to continue my research. Thanks for this info and will now start looking in places mentioned...
Again, thanks
Mary

Re: Westfeldt family at Rugby Grange

clyde28726 — 2012-10-23 00:53:22Z

I grow up on the rugby grange. My grandmother was the caretaker for the family. It is a national historic site now and the family is from LA. We go over there every weekend. My uncle is now the farm caretaker and my grandmother has passed away. We are the McMinn family but I don't know who this josh guy is.

Re: Sentell Grave Yard on the head of Big Willow Creek in Henderson Co, NC

PatriciaLauer13 — 2012-10-22 18:31:24Z

Called Jeter Mountain .

Seeking Descendants of Benjamin Merritt Jr and Daisy Jackson Blue Ridge NC

josparks70 — 2012-10-22 18:17:42Z

I am seeking the descendants of the sons of my gg uncle Rev. Benjamin Merritt Taylor and Alice Stepp to share family information. Sons were: Benjamin Merrit Jr 1916-1965 and brother James D 1923-1942 Blue Ridge Henderson Co NC. Benjamin Sr. was the brother of my great grandmother Martha who married Greenberry Sanders and lived in Polk Co NC. I have a picture of Gran Martha and Benjamin together.He was a minister of Refuge Baptist for many years and is buried there.

Re: Newton Marshall Burns

KenCrowe51 — 2012-10-22 15:40:41Z

Newton Marshall Burns was my Great Grand father. His son, my Grand Father was Thomas Cambie Burns. Marshall died 11 Dec. 1911 and is buried in Little River Twp, Blue Ridge Baptist Church at Cedar Mountain, North Carolina just out side Brevard, North Carolina.

Re: Huldian Ann Stepp 1867 - 1904

BobDrake369 — 2012-09-14 13:30:28Z

Thank you, I will keep looking as my goal is to trace my lineage back to somewhere in Great Britain. Several of us Drake's are working together to establish an accurate history. We eventually will have to confirm with DNA. Nice to have help from the old Motherland.

Re: Huldian Ann Stepp 1867 - 1904

ELLinSpain — 2012-09-14 06:48:26Z

I have traced a few of the childrens death certificates & none show dad's name - John's actually states illigitimate & just mum shown so, no proof found

Re: Huldian Ann Stepp 1867 - 1904

ELLinSpain — 2012-09-14 06:19:20Z

1870
Name: Elizabeth Stepp
Age in 1870: 40
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1870: Blue Ridge, Henderson, North Carolina
+
Name: Henry Stepp
Age in 1870: 26
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1870: Blue Ridge, Henderson, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Blue Ridge
+
Matilda Stepp 24
Asbury Stepp 18
John Stepp 14
Jane Stepp 10

1860
Elizabeth Stepp 40
Henry Stepp 18
Matilda Stepp 14
Mahulda Stepp 13
Berry Stepp 9
John Stepp 6
Home in 1860: Henderson, North Carolina
Gender: Female
Post Office: Blue Ridge

Name: Henry Stepp
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 76
Birth Date: abt 1852
Birth Place: Henderson
Death Date: 26 May 1928
Death Location: Clear Creek, Henderson
Father's Name: Unknown
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Stepp

Veteran's Name: Henry Stepp
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Blue Ridge, Henderson, North Carolina
Year enlisted: 1863
Year discharged: 1865
Rank: Private

1880
Name: Elizabeth Stepp
Age: 65
Birth Year: abt 1815
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Clear Creek, Henderson, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
+
Name: J. R. Stepp
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Clear Creek, Henderson, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Stepp
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
+
Name: Sarah Jane Stepp
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Clear Creek, Henderson, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter

I agree that the above would indicate she was'nt married...

I cannot find them on the 1850 census...

Re: Huldian Ann Stepp 1867 - 1904

BobDrake369 — 2012-09-14 03:54:11Z

Thanks for the input, quite impressive. My mystery is trying to verify the father of Henry Stepp who is Huldian (Hulda) Ann Stepp's father. I will send you an invite to my family tree. It is complicated as I believe Henry's father is Hezekiah Drake and his mother was Elizabeth Sally Stepp. Hezekiah left his first wife and 12 children and fathered six more children with Sally Stepp.

Re: Huldian Ann Stepp 1867 - 1904

PaSain — 2012-09-13 22:29:31Z

name: Huldian Gentle
titles & terms:
event: Census
event date: 1900
event place: ED 44 Hoopers Creek Township, Henderson, North Carolina, United States
birth date: Apr 1871
birthplace: North Carolina
relationship to head of household: Wife
father's birthplace: North Carolina
mother's birthplace: North Carolina
race or color (standardized): White
gender: Female
marital status: Married
years married: 13
estimated marriage year: 1887
mother how many children: 5
number living children: 3

1880
Henry Stepp 36
Rachal Stepp 38
+
Name: Hulda A. Stepp
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1880: Clear Creek, Henderson, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Henry Stepp
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Name: Rachal Stepp
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
+
Royce (Boyce/Boice) W. Stepp 6 married Dollie V
Malinda G. Stepp 4
George L. Stepp 2m

name: Boice W. Stepp
titles & terms (original):
titles & terms (standardized):
death date: 29 Jun 1914
death place: Fletcher, Hoopers Creek, Henderson, North Carolina
gender: Male
race (original): White
race (expanded): White
age at death: 41y
estimated birth year: 1873
birth date:
birthplace: N. C.
marital status: Married
spouse:
spouse's titles & terms (original):
spouse's titles & terms (standardized):
father: Henry Stepp
father's titles & terms (original):
father's titles & terms (standardized):
father's birthplace: N. C.
mother: Rachiel Cantrell
mother's titles & terms (original):
mother titles & terms (standardized):
mother's birthplace: S. C.
occupation: Farmer
residence:
cemetery:
burial place: "Ebineezer"
burial date: 30 Jun 1914
funeral home:
informant:
additional relatives:
gsu film number: 1877779
digital gs number: 4216060
image number: 2237
volume/page/certificate number: 310
Citing this Record
"North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org

name: Newton Gentle
1880 residence: Hoopers Creek, Henderson, North Carolina
birthdate: 1866
birthplace: North Carolina, United States
relationship to head: Son
spouse's name:
spouse's birthplace:
father's name: Joseph Gentle
father's birthplace: North Carolina, United States
mother's name: Elisabeth Gentle
mother's birthplace: North Carolina, United States
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Single
age (expanded): 14 years
occupation:
nara film number: T9-0967
page: 266
page character: D
entry number: 377
film number: 1254967
self Joseph Gentle M 53 North Carolina, United States
wife Elisabeth Gentle F 55 North Carolina, United States
dau Mary Gentle F 22 North Carolina, United States
dau Adaline Gentle F 19 North Carolina, United States
son Newton Gentle M 14 North Carolina, United States

name: Adeline Shipman
titles & terms:
event: Death
event date: 25 Oct 1937
event place: Fletcher, Henderson, North Carolina
birth year: 1861
estimated birth year:
burial date: 26 Oct 1937
burial place:
cemetery: Ebenezer 2557 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville
funeral home:
residence:
street address:
gender: Female
death age: 75
marital status: Widowed
race: White
occupation:
birth date: 26 Nov 1861
birthplace: Henderson Co., N. C.
father: Joseph Gentle
father's titles & terms:
father's place of birth: N. C.
mother: Elizabeth Towel
mother's titles & terms:
mother's place of birth: N. C.
spouse: Ervin Shipman
spouse's titles & terms:
additional relatives:
informant:
reference number: 36
film number: 1943142
Citing this Record
"North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org

name: Neta Elizabeth Gentle Drake
titles & terms:
event: Death
event date: 01 Dec 1982
event place: Fletcher, Henderson, North Carolina
birth year: 1891
estimated birth year:
burial date: 04 Dec 1982
burial place: Hendersonville, Nc
cemetery: Oak Dale
funeral home:
residence: Hendersonville, Henderson, NC
street address: 17 Teaneck Trail
gender: Female
death age: 91
marital status: Widowed
race: White
occupation: Homemaker
birth date: 27 Mar 1891
birthplace: Henderson County, Nc
father: Newton Gentle
father's titles & terms:
father's place of birth:
mother: Hulda Ann Stepp
mother's titles & terms:
mother's place of birth:
spouse:
spouse's titles & terms:
additional relatives: X
informant:
reference number: v 46A cn 46466
film number: 1984901
Citing this Record
"North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/

name: Charlie Marion Gentle
titles & terms:
event: Death
event date: 09 Apr 1961
event place: Fletcher, Hoopers Creek Township, Henderson, North Carolina
birth year: 1893
estimated birth year:
burial date: 12 Apr 1961
burial place: Henderson County, N. C.
cemetery: Hoopers Creek Cem.
funeral home:
residence: Fletcher, Henderson, N. C.
street address: Route # 1
gender: Male
death age: 67
marital status: Married
race: White
occupation: Farmer
birth date: 27 Dec 1893
birthplace: Henderson Co., N. C.
father: Newton Marion Gentle
father's titles & terms:
father's place of birth:
mother: Huldian Steppe
mother's titles & terms:
mother's place of birth:
spouse: Allie Drake
spouse's titles & terms:
additional relatives: X
informant:
reference number: v 10B, cn 10893
film number: 1953164
Citing this Record
"North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org

Re: Huldian Ann Stepp 1867 - 1904

ELLinSpain — 2012-09-12 10:39:03Z

1880
Henry Stepp 36
Rachal Stepp 38
+
Name: Hulda A. Stepp
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1880: Clear Creek, Henderson, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Henry Stepp
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Name: Rachal Stepp
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
+
Royce W. Stepp 6
Malinda G. Stepp 4
George L. Stepp 2m

Huldian Ann Stepp 1867 - 1904

BobDrake369 — 2012-09-12 05:17:11Z

Seeking additonal information on my Great Grandmother. She married Newton Marion Gentle 1865-1905 around 1887 in Henderson County, North Carolina. They lived in the Clear Creek community. They had three children, Susan Grace, Metta Elizabeth, and Charles Marion Gentle. Both Newton and Huldian died early, both of cancer. She may be identified as "Hulda" in other records and last name as "Steppe".

Re: Huldian Ann Stepp 1867 - 1904

BobDrake369 — 2012-09-12 03:44:53Z

Eileen,
thanks for the reply. I don't think this is the right Hulda but I will still check it to be sure. I am having some difficulty in tracing the Stepp connection but since I live close to this family history, I will start by contacting a few local Stepp families. You never know when you get lucky.

Re: Huldian Ann Stepp 1867 - 1904

EileenWilson001 — 2012-09-11 19:05:50Z

A possible in the 1880 US Census:

Davidson, Transylvania Co., North Carolina

Stepp, Sarah E., aged 37, boarder, born NC, parents b. same
Stepp, Huldah, aged 15, boarder, born NC, parents b. same

Both are boarders in the home of Hiram Jones.

There is a death certificate for a Julia Barnwell in 1937 in Hendersonville, aged about 65, whose parents are given as Reese Bradley and Hulda Stipp. Know that this is not your Hulda, but wonder if there's a connection. Informant is Mrs. Grace Barnwell of Hendersonville.

Re: Drake, Clayton, Lanning, Presnell

BobDrake369 — 2012-08-27 15:05:04Z

I am Leander Pinkey Drake's great grandson. I am also seeking addtional information about the Drake/Gentle lineage. I would like to exchange information if your still interested.

Re: Massey Link

BobDrake369 — 2012-08-27 14:57:04Z

I know this is an old message but I am also loooking for history on Winifred Massey & John Leander Drake of Lincoln county. tOne of their son's was Hezekiah Drake who married Sara Barton, one of their sons was Hezekiah "Doc" Drake Jr. who married Jane Cantrell, one of their sons was Leander Pinkney Drake who married Theodocia Gentle. One of their sons was Robert Bunyon Drake who Married Metta Elizabeth Gentle, these were my grandparents. Would like to exchange information if your still in the genealogy search.

Harriet Garren 1864-1886

kjjackson131 — 2012-08-12 19:42:57Z

Does anyone have any information? Have pictures but no other information.

Re: descendants of Benjamin Merritt Taylor/ former Pastor of Refuge Baptist ana

josparks70 — 2012-07-26 12:25:24Z

I am so sorry. I just got my computer out of the shop yesterday. Just email me at sparks10@bellsouth.net when you get the chance. My family is Southern Baptist who believe in prayer and will be praying for his recovery.

Re: descendants of Benjamin Merritt Taylor/ former Pastor of Refuge Baptist ana

MarkHuntley64 — 2012-07-24 07:01:43Z

Hello I miss typed last message. So sorry for the confusion. My Grandmother Daisy Taylor was 13 when my Great Grand Father Benjamin Merritt Taylor died at 93. My Father... Daisy's son Clifford Lee Gibbs Jr. is currently in the hospital. He had a stroke Sun. coming home from church. We would love to read the file and share stories. I'll be getting in touch just as soon as my Father recovers. This has been a very difficult time and we are asking for prayer. My father is a very tough old bird and I would not be surprised if he bounces back quickly.
Sincerely,
Samuel Eric Conner

Re: Looking for relatives in Henderson Co.

carolgriffith60 — 2012-07-17 09:08:30Z

James,
I could not sleep and just happened to get on this site.Yes we are related,my mom is Mary Catherine Steppe. James I am a retired Norfolk Police Officer and I reside in Va Beach with my husband Bill. My mom is still alive and resides close by in Virginia Beach. I have 3 sons who also reside here.I have often wondered how you and your sister were getting along. I hope all is well with you both.I believe Aunt jodie said you were an artist if so do you have a studio etc. I have to be honest over the years I was never really close to any of my relatives per say. I did attempt to leave a message for you just to see how you were.My mom is not well however she gets around pretty good,how is your mom and where does she reside now? Please feel free to contact me at your convenience I know how it is to reach out
to people even relatives you barely know,it is not always an easy step.

Robert McDougal Leonard

tominrva — 2012-07-09 14:50:07Z

In 1959-60, Robert McDougal Leonard, of Hendersonville, taught English in my high school, Charles City High School, Charles City, VA. He was a graduate of University of North Carolina (1958?). I believe that he was killed in an automobile accident during the year he was teaching at my school. I have not been able to locate any newspaper articles or obituaries in the Charles City, VA, area. I work at the Center for Local History there and would like to tie down this information. I am wondering if anyone could look up local newspaper information from that time and help me.

Thanks,

Tom

Re: SUMMEY

Rebekahegannunez — 2012-06-26 20:27:37Z

You are a descendent of John Summey who most likely, was not a biological child of Abraham and Margaret summey.
They appeared to have a few children, about 5 which are not their biological children.

Re: Info on Family Trees of Ward, Mullinax, Maybin, Capps, and Smith

bertcapps — 2012-06-23 00:41:03Z

Hi I'm Bert Capps. yes I'm a true Capps, my grand dad's name
is Timathy Odel, great gand dad was Lenard Capps. I need what ever you can give me on this side 0f the family that you may have. All so on the indian side if posable. my email is bertcapps@gmail.com.

Re: Info on Family Trees of Ward, Mullinax, Maybin, Capps, and Smith

bertcapps — 2012-06-23 00:41:02Z

Re: descendants of Benjamin Merritt Taylor/ former Pastor of Refuge Baptist ana

josparks70 — 2012-06-20 18:53:34Z

Ancestry never lets me know when I get messages.I am so sorry. I just happened upon your message while cleaning up files.I have a huge Taylor file if you or your dad want it to read it .I would love copies of the old photos and hear all his stories. I have one of Great Gran Martha when she was young. I have one with him and gran Martha together after they got older.I come up to Henderson abt every 2 years. I try to talk a little bit with Dr George Jones at the Historical Society as he is a distant cousin. He married into the Justice family, too.So did GG Joseph's brother Greenberry who migrated to Ala in the 1840s/ I have info on all of them.My dad talked some abt Uncle Rev Benjamin. He was born in 1915 Polk Co. My email is sparks10@BELLSOUTH.NET

Re: descendants of Benjamin Merritt Taylor/ former Pastor of Refuge Baptist ana

MarkHuntley64 — 2012-06-19 00:47:07Z

Hello. My name is Samuel Eric Conner. I reside in Flat Rock, N.C. My name before taking my stepfather's name was Samuel Eric Gibbs. Benjamin Merritt Taylor is my Great Grandfather. His daughter.. my grandmother died a few short years ago. Benjamin was 80 years old when she was born. My grandmother was 93 when Benjamin passed. His last sermon was from the home place in an upstairs bedroom window. He died the same day. My grand mother was the youngest daughter of the confederacy. My father could share more stories with you if your interested. Would love to meet you and share what I know. I also have a picture of Benjamin and his last wife and another couple that I believe my Dad said were Justices. Close family friends and still today. Benjamin had five wives i believe.

Re: MUD CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH - Sue Berry

tpt150 — 2012-06-13 11:54:00Z

I saw an old posting of yours about Mud Creek Church and wondered if there are any Harts or Jones in the notes. I decend from Hiram Hart and Nancy Jones. They lived in Bowman's Bluff before moving to Blount/Sevier Co. Tn. sometime after 1860, where their daughter,Juda lived with Monroe Reed,her husband.Anything you have wouild be so appreciated.

James F. Johnson and Mary Pully/Polly Stepp

PWarrenBrown — 2012-06-11 00:45:13Z

I am seeking any information (esp. grave locations) for my 3rd Great-grandparents, James F. Johnson and Mary Pully/Polly Stepp. James served in the 56th NC Infantry, Company A & M for the entire War Between the States. They had a daughter, Rachael Rosalee Johnson, whom married John H. Dill, my 2nd great-grandpa whom was also a Confederate Veteran. All of these folks are from Henderson County, NC.

If my info is correct, James and Mary had the three additional children listed below:

James Maurice Johnson, born 1857
Sarah Johnson, born 1869
Louisa Johnson, born 1876

I have been working on this line for over 4 years and not gotten any farther than this. My grandmother told me that her father was an old man when she was born and that she never knew her grandfather, so I have little to go on.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Looking for the Parents of James and Nancy STEPP- Hend. Co. NC

PWarrenBrown — 2012-06-11 00:43:37Z

Do either of you have in your Stepp family, Mary Polly/Pully Stepp whom married James F. Johnson? They are my 3rd great-grandparents, and I am trying to find info on them.

Re: KING, SAMUEL

josparks70 — 2012-06-06 21:03:01Z

I have a transcribed copy of the bible of Samuel King and Elizabeth Underwood Davenport from the Ga Archives. All children are listed with spouses except Elizabeth. However, someone sent me some info tht she was married to Rev Jeremiah Taylor and died in Missouri. She sent me the names of the children.Let me know if you get this. I will be happy to send.Josie sparks10@bellsouth.net