Genealogy
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September 5, 1887 — A fine collected
Rec’d of DJ Allen J.P. $4.00 it being a fine collected State vs. Wm Gaines (col) I am to bring this money to the county treasurer and take his receipt for same. Sept 5 1887 S.H. Milton Yet again, I’m unsure of the name. My best guess is SH Milton, but I cannot find anyone Continue reading
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An Update
On November 28, 1883, David Jones Allen married Rosa Ann Caudle, daughter of John Calvin and Judith Parker Caudle. Perhaps the statement from DN Bennett was regarding purchasing materials to build a house. I would be very likely to believe that if it weren’t for his mother, Nancy, living with him. Maybe he made some Continue reading
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Church Records Sunday
Register of Members (Macedonia) Names transcribed to the best of my ability. Corrections are welcome! Continue reading
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Seven Ancestors Ago–Absalom Caudle (52 Ancestors)
This post is a part of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge by Amy Johnson Crow at www.nostorytoosmall.com. The Facts: There is quite a record concerning Absalom Caudle’s Revolutionary Pension. He appeared in court to apply for a pension in October 1832. He was approved. The Stanly County court record clearly shows Caudle and his signature shows Caudel. It’s Continue reading
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Church Record Sunday
Register of Members (Macedonia) Regarding names transcribed, please let me know if there are corrections! Continue reading
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Seven Ancestors Ago–George Shankle (52 Ancestors)
This post is a part of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge by Amy Johnson Crow at www.nostorytoosmall.com. According to George Shankle’s Revolutionary War Pension Application of 1832, he was born in North Carolina in 1754. According to the application, he lived in North Carolina in that part of Anson county which was later Montgomery County on the Continue reading
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A to Z Reflection
I’m not sure I can truly call myself an A to Z Challenge Survivor or not. I certainly missed a few posts. I started off strong, but in the end, I petered out. My posts were too long and too involved. I felt like I was cheating if I posted something short. Will I ever Continue reading
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Church Record Sunday
Register of Pastors NAME DATE OF APPOINTMENT TERM OF SERVICE I have transcribed this to the best of my ability, but I am no handwriting expert. I welcome any corrections! Correction to #14 thanks to Jean Warner. Continue reading
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V is for Vital Records
is for Vital Records. In the early 1900’s the powers that be began to see the importance of keeping up with records regarding births, deaths, and marriages. Fortunately, many jurisdictions saw the importance of these records long before hand. The problem is where this information was recorded and kept. In my county, we lost our Continue reading
Chasing the Past 
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