I've had to take a break from research for the past few months because I've been so busy with work, but knowing we'll all be hunkering down for much of the coming weeks, I thought last night was a perfect time to get back to research. I was thrilled to see the North Carolina Digital Collections now has General Assembly Session Records online. I'm not sure if … [Read more...] about General Assembly Session Records available online
Miscellaneous Records
Is Harriet Morris a relative of Laban Morris?
(This article was originally published July 25, 2018. It was most recently updated June 6, 2019.) It's now worth investigating the possibility that Harriet Morris is a daughter of Thomas Morris of Beaufort County and granddaughter of Elisha Morris. While Laban descendants undoubtedly share some kind of DNA with Harriet Morris descendants, I'm doubtful it's enough to suggest … [Read more...] about Is Harriet Morris a relative of Laban Morris?
David Kite drowns in Swift Creek, reported by Sarah Averitt (Craven County) – 1828
(Note: This was originally published on March 15, 2016, but I have updated it with relationship information and a list of the actual spellings of the names in this transcription.) The spellings in the following transcription are true to what was there, but they are abysmal in comparison to the actual names. The individuals named below are as follows: Frederick … [Read more...] about David Kite drowns in Swift Creek, reported by Sarah Averitt (Craven County) – 1828
Select Craven County Griffin Items (Court minutes, deeds, wills, etc.)
I do descend from the GRIFFIN family of Pitt County, though I'll admit I haven't spent much time researching them beyond my direct line (If you're curious: James GRIFFIN > Josiah GRIFFIN + Patsey WHITEHEAD > James GRIFFIN + Rebecca Ann SMITH > Harriet A.E. GRIFFIN + Allen MILLS > James Allen MILLS + Ann Eliza ARNOLD > Sarah Jane MILLS + John Stanley GASKINS > … [Read more...] about Select Craven County Griffin Items (Court minutes, deeds, wills, etc.)
Research Hodge Podge – Part 1
I've been researching a bunch of different things lately and I'm trying to compartmentalize them into a handful of posts that might be helpful (and easily accessible) in the future. This will be the first in a series of random items for random families I've spent time researching. Items below include abstracts from Dr. A.B. Pruitt, Dr. Stephen Bradley, Elizabeth Moore and … [Read more...] about Research Hodge Podge – Part 1
David K. Roach sends a letter to his mother in Swift Creek from Fort Hawkins, Jones County, Georgia
The following is a transcription of a letter from David K. ROACH to his mother, Mary "Polly" (Sommers) ROACH. His father was Charles ROACH. It was written in July 1822 and it refers to other Swift Creek friends: Charles KINION (married Elizabeth DUBBERLY or Elizabeth PRITCHETT) Hannah & Pearce (probably David's sister, Hannah ROACH, and her husband, Ephraim PEARCE. … [Read more...] about David K. Roach sends a letter to his mother in Swift Creek from Fort Hawkins, Jones County, Georgia
Some notes about families from Craven County, Pitt County, and Beaufort County area
Surnames mentioned: KING, FORNES, BOYD, HODGES, WILLIAMS, MORRIS, WITHERINGTON, RIGGS, LEE, KEMP, MCCAFFERTY, SMITH, DRAKE, BARTLETT, SUMMERELL, ROBERTSON, HOLLAND & MORE This post just contains some notes I took while chasing down the relationships of people who seemed to have some sort of connection, no matter how convoluted, to my ancestor Laban Morris. Below, … [Read more...] about Some notes about families from Craven County, Pitt County, and Beaufort County area
Craven County Bastardy Bonds & related items in County Court Minutes (1764-1791)
I have the complete set of Craven County Court Minutes books by the late Weynette Parks Haun, and while I LOVE them— and I recognize them as an amazing resource — there are some index items that I wish she would have included, for instance, Craven County Bastardy Bonds. There are plenty of them in the court minutes, but unfortunately, you won't find anything of the kind in the … [Read more...] about Craven County Bastardy Bonds & related items in County Court Minutes (1764-1791)
King mentions in Craven County Court Minutes 1767-1791 & other items of interest
As was the case with the FORNES court minute items, this is not a comprehensive list of every mention of KINGS in Weynette Parks Haun's Craven County Court Minutes series, but this list does include many items that seem to reveal something about times and relationships. KING Items in Craven County Court Minutes Jun 1751 [46]-84 ... Walter JONES Counstable being sworn says … [Read more...] about King mentions in Craven County Court Minutes 1767-1791 & other items of interest
Fornes mentions in Craven County Court Minutes 1765-1785 & other items of interest
Can you tell I've taken special interest in the FORNES family now? :D After all, I'm trying to learn all I can about the family of my 5th great-grandmother Elizabeth FORNES (?), wife of Emanuel EDWARDS of Beaufort County. (You'll notice I have the question mark after her name only because I'm basing my assumption on this deed I just found a few days ago.) This is not a … [Read more...] about Fornes mentions in Craven County Court Minutes 1765-1785 & other items of interest
Early Rountree (Roundtree) Items – Mostly Chowan County
The following items are pulled from the North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. 1, 2, & 3. I've only chosen items that predate 1800, as my own research focus related to the Rountree family is in the early 18th century. Feel free to add more information in the comments if you have it. The North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. 1 … [Read more...] about Early Rountree (Roundtree) Items – Mostly Chowan County
Jarrell (Gerrell) Research
This file will not be an exhaustive record of Jarrell/Gerrell-related research for Craven, Pitt, and Beaufort Counties, but it will include as many items as I have in my own files, as I am able to add them. From Craven County Deeds Henry JARRELL to Hugh PUGH (31 Mar 1764) - £30. 100 acres. Where Joseph GAD formerly lived, W. side Clay Root Swamp. Witnesses: David BELL, … [Read more...] about Jarrell (Gerrell) Research
