Looking for ancestors, especially parents, of Hunathan (Hugh Nathan, H.N.) Peavy/Peavey/Pevie, b. abt 1812 NC. m. Mary E., sons Lazarus Benjamin b. abt 1836 and Levi b. abt 1844.

Hunathan lived in Northwest Twp, Brunswick Co in a community called Byrdville a few miles east of Lake Waccamaw NC (now part of Columbus Co NC) May have also lived earlier in New Hanover, Bladen, and Duplin counties.

Listed in 1860 Fed census Brunswick Co NC as
H.N. Peavy age 48 occupation blacksmith
Mary E age 45
Lazarus age 23
Levi age 17
Laura age 10

Have copies of Brunswick Co deeds (1785-1867) that also include other Peavy names--Nehemiah, Joshua, Barkly, Melven, Charles and John.

If you have any connection with or information about any of these Peavys, I would appreciate your contacting me at vdrbryant@cableone.net