Mecklenburg - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Margaret Williams, wife of William Houston, daughter of Patrick Williams

HCAW72 — 2013-05-21 10:09:04Z

I am descended from William Houston b. 1750 in (old) Augusta County, VA. His grandfather had settled the Timber Ridge plantation and another descendant was Sam Houston of Texas fame. William went to North Carolina, settled in what is now Union County, near Monroe but in the early day was part of Anson and Mecklenberg counties. His grave can be found on the Find a Grave web site for Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Wesley Chapel is a TOWN not a church, located south east of Charlotte, NC. This branch of the Houston family lived there for five generations. William Sr, William Jr., John Patterson, William Henry, and finally David Franklin Houston, who was my grandfather. Hope this helps!

Re: LOVESEY

margonthego59 — 2013-05-16 16:28:14Z

I have a Lucy Lufsey and John H Lufsey showing up in 1880 cencus.

Early Mecklenburg Marriages

patcrane39 — 2013-05-14 03:38:05Z

I have a bond/image and record number for a marriage bond of Jul 15, 1826 in Mecklenburg. How do I get a copy of it?

Re: BARNES, NESBIT

bomberdrummer — 2013-05-13 20:44:31Z

she was my grandmother....

New e-mail address: dcarne59@BELLSOUTH.NET

sdcarne59bellsouth — 2013-05-13 18:56:16Z

5/13/2013 NEW e-mail address: dcarne59@BELLSOUTH.NET

Anyone replying to any of my posts needs to contact me directly at my new e-mail address. Otherwise queries to my posts will not be sent to me automatically.

Thanks.

Re: Barry Michael Pethel Obituary

Namaydole — 2013-05-13 14:35:03Z

Do you know if an obituary was published in the Charlotte, NC papers?

Barry Michael Pethel Obituary

brady6397 — 2013-05-13 13:46:28Z

I am trying to locate a copy of an obituary for Barry Michael Pethel-born in Mecklenburg Co., NC on 2-25-1952 and died 6-20-2004. He is buried in Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. He lived in North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, ,Illinois and Texas. He was a Master Printer.

Re: Archibald White, James Campbell

gscottmil — 2013-05-11 17:22:54Z

It should be clear I checked 1809,10,11,12,13

Re: Archibald White, James Campbell

gscottmil — 2013-05-11 17:20:47Z

I checked the 1809-1810-1813 census for Rutherford Co. and there was only the one Thomas who is listed as deceased in the 1812 census listing John L. Jetton as Admr. of 259 acres. and Thomas is first missing from the 1811 census.

Re: Archibald White, James Campbell

LindaDickey59 — 2013-05-11 03:48:06Z

Hi Gregg, your findings on the land deed notes are interesting. I think our Thomas was the only one in Rutherford at that time, or could Archibald White's son-in-law lived elsewhere........confusing.

James Addison Alexander, Mecklenburg, N.C.

matamy1 — 2013-05-10 20:16:27Z

I am searching for James Addison Alexander and wife Margaret C. Alexander of Mecklenburg, North Carolina.

The marriage records I can find, list James Addison Alexander and Margaret C. Alexander, June 29, 1816. There is no other surname listed for the wife so I am assuming she also was an Alexander, which is entirely possible, since there are at least four Alexander families living in that area during the time.

What I do know is this:

They had at least two daughters, a Laura Minervia (or Minerva) Alexander (born 12 Feb 1828 in N. Carolina and died 27 Sep 1872 in Ozark, Arkansas) and a MF Alexander (no known names for those initials at this time). I have no birth or death dates for MF, although I do know her husband's last name was Lucas and they lived in San Augustine Co., Texas, in 1852.

Laura Minervia ended up marrying William Wray, originally of White Plains, Brunswick, Virginia, but they were in Fayette Co, Tennessee, in 22 Dec 1846, when they married. That leads me to believe that James Addison and his wife might have immigrated there from N.C. as Laura was only 22 at the date of marriage.

Any information on James and Margaret, their daughters Laura Alexander Wray and her husband William Wray, and MF Alexander Lucas and her husband "Unknown" Lucas, will be greatly appreciated. This is a major roadblock in my research.

Re: Archibald White, James Campbell

gscottmil — 2013-05-10 18:43:07Z

Hi Linda, I saw this old post...I was in Murfreesboro yesterday to see the Jetton Cemetery in the Old City Cemetery downtown. FYI unfortunately it was all locked up with a high barbed wire fence surrounding it and no one knew who was in charge of it or who maintained the key. I was referred to the Library and still no luck..it was mown and the plaque referred to the original Presbyterian Church burned during the Civil War. I was very irritated to say the least mainly because there was no contact info sign as there should be...very inconsiderate. I had just been to the old city cemetery at McMinnville an hour before and most of the graves had been vandalized there so I understand the protective security but a referral sign would have been a good idea if you're going to lock up someone's ancestors. Anyway...I spent some time in the library genealogy and looked at land deeds in a book called " Land Deed Genealogy of Rutherford C. Tennessee Vol 1. 1804-1813." by Helen and Tim Marsh....IN THERE THERE WERE 3 LAND DEED NOTES FOR THOMAS WHITE. Archibald White refers to John White, Thomas White, James Walker and Hugh Edgar ALL as his "SON IN LAW" what do you make of this...error or should I be looking for a daughter of Archibald Who's husband had brothers also named White...not likely right? or is it?

Willie Roy Baskerville, Sr.

Calbrasken2 — 2013-05-06 07:23:38Z

Deacon Willie Roy Baskerville, Sr., son of the late Riddick and Idelle Tisdale Baskerville was born February 13, 1935 in Bracey and departed this life April 5, 2013 in Retreat Henrico Doctors Hospital, Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by his son, Willie Roy, Jr.; grandson, Kenneth B. Staley II; granddaughter, Talia Baskerville and a brother, Richard H. Baskerville, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Carroll Avon Baskerville of the home; four children – Bernadette (Kenneth) Staley of Yeadon, Pa., Anita (Jay) Shaw, Warren (Patricia) Baskerville, all of Philadelphia, Pa., and Wade (Debra) Baskerville of South Hill.; adopted son, Ben (Debra) Artwell of Yeadon, Pa.; 16 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; four sisters – Jennie A. Feggins, Eleanor (Rev. Willie) Tisdale, Frances Jones, all of South Hill, and Mildred (Nate) Bing of Washington, D. C.; daughter-in-law, Moneak Baskerville; sister-in-law, Mertis Baskerville; brother-in-law, Charles Hendrick; best friend, William Hines of Pennsauken, N. J.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A funeral service was held Saturday, April 13 at noon at Free Union RZUA Church, Bracey, with Masonic burial rites.. Elder John Jordan, served as pastor. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Ahnentafel - Paul Jarrell (1927-2012);NC

WileyAlston_Jarrell — 2013-05-03 17:44:28Z

A caveat - please remember the further back we get the "fuzzier" the
data gets!

Please remember the reason I do this is to continue to gather data!
Your assistance and cooperation will be appreciated!

I'm looking for additional data (middle names, dates, places, spouses,
significant and insignificant others, children and cemeteries) on the
following:

Ahnentafel - Paul Jarrell (1927-2012);NC
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-------------------------------- GENERATION 1 -----------------------
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3
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6
7
-------------------------------- GENERATION 4 -----------------------
14 Paul (NMN) JARRELL (twin) b:20 May 1927, Warrenton, Warren Co NC;
M:(19(private)) Marjorie Elaine DIXON; d:7 Mar 2012, Charlotte,
Mecklenburg Co NC;
occ. WWII-Korea-US Army.
buried Harnett Memorial Cemetery;
15 Marjorie Elaine DIXON b:12 Mar 1927, Lillington, Harnett Co NC;
d:16 Jul 2008, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co NC;
buried Harnett Memorial Cemetery;
[Note: unknown birth order].
-------------------------------- GENERATION 5 -----------------------
28 James Thomas JARRELL b:22 Jun 1891, Halifax Co NC; M:Cassie
HEDGEPETH; M:(before 1915) Irene SHEARING (Sherrin); living 1930,
Judkins, Warren Co NC.
29 Irene SHEARING (Sherrin) b:31 Dec 1896, NC; M:Timothy H.
REGISTER; d:2 Jun 1981, probably, Harnett Co NC;
buried Dunn Memorial Gardens;
[Note: parents born North Carolina].
30 "O.E." Orron Ellis DIXON b:____; M:Annie Susan MILLARD (Miller).
31 Annie Susan MILLARD (Miller) b:____.
-------------------------------- GENERATION 6 -----------------------
56 Henry Clay (Keenny) JARRELL (Jarral) b:12 Mar 1855, Halifax Co
NC; M:(before 1878) Mary Elizabeth EDWARDS; M:(before 1906)
"Susie" Susan TUCKER (Moss); d:25 Jan 1934, Vance Co NC;
buried Elmwood Cemetery.
57 Mary Elizabeth EDWARDS b:1858, NC; d:1900, NC.
-------------------------------- GENERATION 7 -----------------------
112 Allen (Allin) JARRELL (Jarral) b:1834, Halifax Co NC; M:Mary
HODGES; M:Mary THOMPSON; living 2 Oct 1862, Halifax, Halifax
Co VA;
occ. Served with CSA during The War For Southern Independence.
113 Mary THOMPSON b:1830, Halifax Co NC; living 1860, Halifax Co NC.
-------------------------------- GENERATION 8 -----------------------
224 James JARRELL b:1803, Halifax Co NC; M:"Betsy" Elizabeth ???;
living 1860, Littleton, Halifax Co NC.
225 "Betsy" Elizabeth ??? b:circa 1800, Halifax Co NC; living 1860,
Littleton, Halifax Co NC.
226 Eldridge THOMPSON b:____; M:"Franny" Frances ???.
227 "Franny" Frances ??? b:____; living 1830, Halifax Co NC.
-------------------------------- GENERATION 9 -----------------------
448 William JARRELL b:circa 1776; M:Sallie ???; living 1800, Halifax
Co NC.
449 Sallie ??? b:roughly 1776; living 1800, Randleman, Halifax Co NC.
================================ END OF CHART ========================

If you can add subtract, delete, change and of the above data please
advise. If you have any questions about this data feel free to ask!

Wiley Alston Jarrell
15610 Edenvale
Friendswood Tx, 77546
wajarrell@earthlink.net
281-482-3671 <>< Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NIV)

william John Fisher

FisherJ50 — 2013-05-03 03:11:42Z

looking for information that might help me. My 4th Great Grand father was William John Fisher. I am trying to go beyond that if any one has any information that can help I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Re: John SIMONS/ SIMONDS/ SIMMONDS

dmcgowen12 — 2013-04-30 22:20:11Z

ETHEL SIMONS IS MY GRANDMOTHER HAVEING TRUBLE FINDING A BIRTH RECORD FOR HER BORN 1889 IN MISSOURI HER MORTHER DROWNED IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER NOT SURE WHAT HER SURNAME IS ANY INFO WILL HELP.

Re: William E. Gray, Catherine Rodgers

Llanolady65 — 2013-04-26 20:40:59Z

So good to hear from you. I do not have any information on the parents of William Edward Gray or Catherine Rodgers. They are both brick walls for me. The Dulin comes from the name of Catherine's oldest son whose name was Asa Rodgers Dulin, so I assume that William was her second marriage. Catherine was living with Asa's family in both the 1860 and 1870 censuses. Family records said that she was living in Tippah County, Mississippi at her death and she was around 100 years old.

My ancestor was their son Sam B. Gray (1815-1899) who went to Texas and married Sarah Matilda Patton (1826-1889). Their son William Marion Gray (1844-1932) was my great grandfather. When you renew your ancestry subscription, you can look at my tree. I know it needs tweaking, especially Joshua Mathias' family.

My email is sanecks@flash.net if you want to contact me. It is always nice to meet a cousin.
Sandra

Re: William E. Gray, Catherine Rodgers

elaineosborn54 — 2013-04-25 02:34:52Z

I am a descendant of William Edward Gray and Catherine Rodgers Some have her listed as Catherine Rodgers Dulin, but marriage records have Rodgers. Their son, Joshua Mathias, b. 1812 or 1815 in Anson County, NC, d 1862 in civil war in Mississippi. He married Martha Ann Mask. Their son James Robert Gray, b. 1851 in NC d. 1896 in AR, married RhodaAnn Josephine Hall. Their Son Robert Newton, my grandfather b. 1881 in AR, d 1855 AR, married Ollie Maebell Costner. My father was James Jefferson Gray, b 1911 in AR and d. 1968 in AR. My mom is still living.

If you have any information as to ancestors I would be happy to correspond with you. Some one has William as being John and Kammet (Greer) Gray as his family. I unfortunately added that info to my tree but I am sure it is wrong. As soon as I can renew my subscription to Ancestry, I will correct this

I hope this helps. I do know that William Edward died in Alabama in 1848. Catherine lived her remaining years with a son in Tippah county, Mississippi. Several of the children went to Texas. Parker Preslar married ____ Matilda (I think it is Elizabeth but dont have info in front of me)Gray. Her and Parker are buried in the Dennis Cemetery in Texas.

My email is wegosborn@yahoo.com. If you contact me directly, please put Gray Genealogy in the subject line.

Thank you.

Elaine Osborn

Re: Gideon Freeman

pawte36 — 2013-04-18 00:02:01Z

If you still monitor this board, I wonder if Gideon Freeman who married Isabella Clements/Clemons and lived in Madison County TN is in the line of which you have information. They are parents of my gggrandmother Mary who married Jacob Roberts of Orange County NC/Madison TN

Re: STINSON

jilburch519 — 2013-04-14 21:17:11Z

Hello Miki,

This is an old entry, but I never seen this story before. I'm still researching the Stinson families.

Re: john samuel hall

lawsont14 — 2013-04-10 20:44:37Z

Thank you so much for your intrest. This is everything that is known. He[John] came to this area about 26yrs of age. He went to work at a sawmill in Doerun, Ga. He was already skilled at this type of work. He would never give any information on where he came from or any family saying it was best to leave the past in the past. It would only bring trouble, he said. My grandmother[his daughter-in-law] said he told her one time that he had sisters named Jessie and Ellen. Not sure what is true. He could have change his name. He was very protective about his past and would get angry when questioned. 1930 census says parents were from France. So he told different things at different times. Not sure I can go anywhere with what I have. Again, thank you for your intrest.

Re: john samuel hall

dhazel1 — 2013-04-10 00:06:22Z

Try searching for sisters, Jessie and Ellen HALL instead, cradle to grave, through the records - birth, marriage, death. burial , censuses, etc. They may lead you back to their parents (and John Samuel, too, of course)

Where did you get their names? I didn't find them on any census. And where did you get the parents birthplace as France?? The censuses I found (1900, 1910) said they were born Georgia.

Re: john samuel hall

lawsont14 — 2013-04-09 17:09:08Z

Thank you for your reply. I am trying to find his parents name or anything beyond him. He is as far as I can get with the information I have.

Re: john samuel hall

dhazel1 — 2013-04-07 23:10:22Z

Courtesy lookup - not my family.

I looked at your Ancestry tree and did not see John HALL's marriage.

Here it is:
John HALL married 16 October 1902 Colquitt County, GA, Hattie O'NEAL
(there was no other information, such as ages, birthplaces, or parents)
It can be seen at FamilySearch.org.

Hope this helps!

john samuel hall

lawsont14 — 2013-04-07 16:28:07Z

looking for information on great granddaddy. Born about 1865 in georgia. Parents from france. Sisters named Jessie and Ellen. Arrived in colquitt county, Ga. around 1895. Was skilled in sawmill work.

Re: STORY, STOREY, FINCHER, WRIGHT

NadineCaputo — 2013-04-04 17:12:49Z

Hi, Not sure if you are still researching or not but figured it was worth a try. I too am researching the Story family from NC to GA. 2 different branches actually. The one you mentioned (David W., Joseph C. & Enoch ...) and John M. married to Mary Roper & they seemed to have had about 9 kids.

I would be very interested in sharing information.

1st question: is John M Story, 1802-1855 related to David W. Story, 1798 - 1831?
Thanks!

Re: STINSON

PamelaMoore100 — 2013-03-28 05:34:51Z

I am also related to this Stimson branch. Nathanial Stins.on...son Michael. I am trying to find Michael Stinson's grave. He is also related to a Hugh and Charity. Would appreciate any help.

Re: Hennigan Decendants please contact me

bhenniga — 2013-03-24 17:05:21Z

My name is Bill Hennigan and am trying to find info on my great-great grandparents. His name is John Hennigan and was married to Mary Quinn. Have not been able to confirm exactly where in Ireland they were from. Arrived in US sometime in 1860's and their son John was born in Connecticut.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Bill

Robert Russell

judrus56 — 2013-03-19 21:00:28Z

I am looking for the names of Robert Russell's parents. Robert 1800-1851 was born in North Carolina I think. He married Nancy Shelby. Their children were: John Wesley 1828-1868; Neil 1830-1880; Francis Marion 1838-1899; Martha Ann 1842-1914; Emeline 1845-1578.

I would really appreciate any help with finding out who his parents were. All info I have stops with Robert.

Thanks.

Judy Russell

Brown-Herron-McKnight Cemetery

jbrevell — 2013-03-18 04:49:14Z

Does anyone have any information, and especially a listing of those buried in, this cemetery? The information I have read indicates it is a slave cemetery, but my ancestors, the Browns of Steele Creek, owned land that became part of Douglas Int. Airport, near where this cemetery is located. There are no marked graves for Jesse and Mary Brown in Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, and I am trying to locate where they are buried. This would be after 1801. Two of Jesse and Mary's sons married Herrons, so you can see why I must check on this cemetery. Anyone with any information please let me know (jbrevell@yahoo.com) or reply here. Thanks so much.

Re: Robert Franklin Barnett

augsburg92 — 2013-03-17 22:36:49Z

I am wondering about Robert. I have a 3rd great grandfather named Robert Barnett but have been unable to find any information. Mine married Orpha Corley or Scarlet and had one son, James Henry, before leaving them. I think he was born about 1823 in North Carolina. Any connection?

BENNETT LEDWELL STEWART HART CROSS JONES

CindyBennett13 — 2013-03-13 12:48:16Z

Daniel Spinks Bennett brought his family to Charlotte, NC. His oldest son Wm Franklin married a Stewart and their family remained in the area. The second son moved to High Point, NC The oldest daughter Mary Ella married a Ledwell and remained in the Charlotte area. The 4th child, Bud moved to Greensboro. The 5th child James Gordon, moved away. The 6th child Lewis Morgan, stayed in the Charlotte area and married THREE TIMES. The 7th and youngest child, Luther ended up in Columbia, SC

If you are researching any of these names and they connect back to the Bennett's I'm referring to please contact me. I would love to share information with you

THANK YOU, CINDY BENNETT

Re: Rev. James Bell Watt, 1820-1860

missado — 2013-03-09 15:20:11Z

Thank you so much! I have quite a lot on the two Watt brothers who came to Texas but only a little bit of info on those who remained in the Charlotte area.

Re: Dula/Dooley surname - Dula cemetery?

albalass — 2013-03-05 02:18:34Z

The Dula Cemetary is in Wilkes County near Wilkesboro. You can find it by going to Find a Grave or calling the Wilkesboro Historical Society

Re: SAMPLE ORR

dale1939 — 2013-02-26 20:45:53Z

In a previous posting, I listed 5 Sample Orrs. Nathan Orr was married to a Catherine Sample. They had a son Sample Orr, who was born 12 December 1795. Apparently all the Samples first names were taken from Catherines surname.

Re: Williamson

WilliamsonFamilyInVa — 2013-02-26 15:46:48Z

Dave:seeking information (b/m/d) on William W Williamson's older brother, Robert M. Williamson. and Robert's children.
Thanks! Lewis Williamson (lwillia40@hotmail.com)

prove Indian heritage

prjasper243 — 2013-02-23 21:06:43Z

Hi I was looking for any help that I can get proving my Indian heritage. my name is p r jasper my father is luther jasper jr his mother is frances ivee jasper changed her name from iuce anderson her mother was ocea changed her name from ocean which was her only name as she is indian and her mother was yello who changed her name from yellow and that was her only name any help that I can get I will certainly apprciate thanks

Re: Obituary lookup request

Namaydole — 2013-02-23 12:34:19Z

Mrs. Doris R. Reynhout , 89, of Matthews, NC, died Friday, February 1, 2002 at Plantation Estates of Matthews. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2002 at Plantation Estates of Matthews.

Mrs. Reynhout is survived by her husband, Hubert Reynhout, Jr.; six children; twelve grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Charlotte Chapel.

Obituary lookup request

tokilovescandy — 2013-02-23 09:05:48Z

I'm looking for an obituary for Doris Ruth (Rogers) Reynhout who died Feb. 1, 2002 in Mecklenburg county. She was born July 15, 1912 in Grand Rapids, MI. I believe the town of Matthews was her residence at the time and she was married to Hubert Reynhout.

Thank you to anyone who considers my request. Your time and hard work is truly appreciated.

Lora Bell Tucker

cakoonce — 2013-02-12 19:41:46Z

This is my aunt on my mothers side. I was wondering how we are connected? I have not been on Ancestery in a long time but have decided to take it up again. Lora had threads to 6 other trees. I could identify the others but not you.
Thanks
Cat

Re: Homer Thomas Wilburn Hall

tom_hall85 — 2013-02-09 06:58:18Z

He was my grandfather. Email me at tom.hall@critigen.com.

Re: NEWELL, James

drm1942 — 2013-02-08 17:05:00Z

Thank you for your reply. My further research indicates that the James dob c1802/3 s/o Peter and Polly is not the same as my James dob c1795. There are now so many corrupted genealogies on Ancestry that I pity the current researchers looking for good info. Peter's will in 1817 named "five eldest" children, one of whom could still possibly be the ancestor of my James. However, none of the "youngest children" whom you mention would be in my ancestral lineage. Also, I've seen no proof of who Peter's father is even though several folks have posted various lineages. What is your Newell lineage? You may contact me "jjnewell 'at' nehp.net" -Regards, Jim N.

Re: NEWELL, James

scrapperchic_1 — 2013-02-08 14:21:59Z

I was just looking up someone from my family and happened upon this information from family trees. It is a geneology pdf that has exactly what you are looking for. This was the site: amilytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/.../PDFGENE15.pdf. I don't know if that will work. I believe they were all descended from William Simpson Jr. I think. I hope this is helpful. I was looking into the Newell line for my family. I found Mary Polly Simpson 1773 married to Peter Newell on 11 Sept. 1801 in Mechlenburg Co. NC son of William Newell and Nancys. He was born 01 Jun.1775 in Caswell Co. NC, and died 1817 in Mechlenburg Co. NC. Children were: Simpson Newell b.1812 d.1832 Pike, GA, and James Newell, Elizabeth Betsy Newell, George Washington Newell, Robert Newell, and Thomas Newell. I don't know if this is helpful to you. But I hope it is.

Morrison

LouiseEnzler1 — 2013-02-05 23:05:22Z

Looking for a Richard Morrison.Was in Army 1962-62 in Germany.Was from Tenn Kentucky area.Probably born about 1942. Army base Patton Banbury Germany-519 transportation unit. Any help greatly appreciated.

Morrison

LouiseEnzler1 — 2013-02-05 23:04:42Z

Smith in GA to IN

TCRAIL — 2013-02-02 21:43:41Z

Searching for a James Smith who was born in Georgia in 1856 and came to Indiana. He died 1926 in Marion County, Indiana. According to the papers about his children he was working for a RR. This was in 1989. Hope someone out there can help me. Thank you. Terry Crail tcup2000@yahoo.com

Re: Mecklenburg County Home for the Poor

forgodslove — 2013-02-01 03:16:40Z

Hi Wilma,
Regarding your message from the ancestry.com message board, Mecklenburg County is located in the very southern part of Virginia. Matter of fact, it is closer to the center of the map and south, just above the State of North Carolina.
By the way, what was the name of the Blair that your relative married? I am also doing family research on my BLAIRS. I have researched my family of BLAIRS back to 1809. My grgrgr grandfather(London Blair Sr) was born in Ameila Co.>Bedford>Amherst. Then his son (London Jr) must have been sold, because my grgr grandfather spent most of his years in Nelson Co and had all of his children there with the exception of the first child. In summary(but there is more), he and several of his childrens were in Augusta Co., VA by 1910. Do you have any of these people in you family? Northan Blair, Elias(Ellis) Blair, Florence Hill, Ardell Martin, Peachy Blair.
Please write back and tell me what was the name of your BLAIR relative.

Re: orr, collins

dale1939 — 2013-01-31 03:17:00Z

So Semple Orr and Sample are definitely two different people? I guess I was misinformed on the matter. Lucy Colins married "SEMPLE" Orr and not Sample. Sorry for misunderstanding. I do have several Sample Orrs in my line. If Semple Orr is a part of my line, I have no idea where he fits in. Thank you for setting me straight.

Re: orr, collins

shellykamei — 2013-01-30 21:57:03Z

I have TONS of information (My connection is: my father (William Pierce), his mother (Luella Orr), Her father Amos Orr, Amos's father Don Emmanuel, Don Emmanuel's father Alex (husband of Lucy), Alexander's father Alexander (of Ireland, pbly)

If you tell me what line you are on, I have more targeted info. For now, you are missing a few children:

Verified children* of Alexander and Lucy are:

*There may be other children who were stillborn or died in infancy.

ALEXANDER2 ORR, b. 1807, NC/TN17; d. Aft. 1870, Probably Edwards County, IL; m. REBECCA MCNABB, 27 December 1825, Blount County, TN; b. Abt. 1809, Blount County, TN; d. Aft. 1870, Probably Edwards County, IL.

ANNA ORR, b. 1810, NC17; d. Aft. 1880, Probably Monegue County, TX17,18; m. JAMES JENNINGS, 07 February 1832, Edwards, Co,. IL19; b. 1814, NC20; d. 20.

DON EMANUEL ORR, SR, b. 04 September 1812, Mecklenburg County, NC20; d. 01 August 1888, Mt Erie TWP, Wayne County, IL21; m. (1) MATILDA BELL, 01 September 1831, Edwards County, IL22; b. 16 January 1814, TN23; d. 10 February 1870, Mt Erie Wayne County, IL24; m. (2) NANCY PEPPLE, 24 December 1872, Wayne County, IL; b. 28 July 1823, Lisbon TWP, Columbiana County, OH; d. 12 December 1903, Wayne County, IL.

LUCY ORR25, b. 1814, NC/TN.

SEMPLE ORR, b. 1819, Bedford County, TN26; d. 03 August 1863, St Louis, MO27; m. SUSAN BELL, 04 April 1839, Edwards, County, IL28; b. 1818, TN28; d. 1860, Edwards County, IL28.

NOTE: "SAMPLE" Orr is another line. People really confuse these two men a lot.

TABITHA ORR, b. 1820, AL28; d. Aft. 1880, Edwards County, IL; m. (1) FRANCIS NORMAN, 26 October 1839, Edwards County, IL29; b. 1821, Edwards County, IL30; d. Abt. 1848, Edwards County, IL; m. (2) JOSEPH CAMPBELL, 03 July 1849, Edwards, County, IL; b. 1796, PA31; d. Bef. 1862; m. (3) JOSIAH LEWIS, 17 December 1862, Edwards, County, IL; b. 1821, IN; d. Bef. 1870.

CUNNINGHAM ORR, b. 14 March 1823, Bedford County, TN32; d. 27 March 1864, Edwards, County, IL32; m. JULIA ANN VINCENT, 06 October 1851, Edwards, County, IL33; b. 20 March 1831, Edwards, County, IL34; d. 23 April 1866, Edwards County, IL35.

NOBLE ORR, b. 06 April 1827, Bedford County, TN36; d. 29 July 1883, Edwards County, IL37; m. MATILDA KITCHEN, 19 November 1847, Edwards, County, IL38; b. January 1831, IN; d. Aft. 1900, Probably Edwards County, IL.

ALFRED M ORR, b. 1830, TN39; d. Wayne County, IL; m. (1) DORCUS CHAPMAN, Abt. 1851, Edwards County, IL39; b. Abt. 1828, IL39; d. Abt. 1877, Wayne County, IL; m. (2) SUSANNA NISBITT, 22 December 1879, Wayne County, IL; b. 1835, OH.

ANNA NORMA ORR, b. 1833, IL40; d. 1833, Edwards County, IL.

Re: orr, collins

dale1939 — 2013-01-30 20:37:15Z

Can you give me some information on Donald Emmanuel Orr? I have an Alexander Orr and Lucy Collins in my line, but nothing on Emmanuel. I have the following chilldren for Alexander Orr and Lucy Collins:

1. Alexander Orr, Jr.
2. Sample Orr
3. Cunningham orr
4. Alfred

I would appreciate any information you care to share. Thank you.