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) William Russell Mary Ann W. Russell Mary Ann Russell S. E. Morgan Eliza A. Morgan Anna Harris James David Tucker Roella J. Cornelia Hall Nancy Elizabeth Harris Robt. Prethan Graven Eunice Minerva Tysinger N. M. Thayer Geo. C. Harris Rufus Chandler Mary E. Russell John Chandler B. L. Harris S. A.… 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: Born in Halifax County, Virginia 17591 Died in Stanly County in March 7, 18462 Married Elizabeth Maness3 His son, Sampson His son, John Calvin His daughter, Rosa Ann Her daughter, Virginia Her son His daughter There is quite a… Continue reading
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Church Record Sunday
Register of Members (Macedonia) William Brewer Wilson Russell Eliza Russell Margaret W. Morgan Mary A Hill Sarah Coggins Nancy Hearne Martha Harris Louisa Kelly Alsey S. Harris Sara Harris Julia Ann Harris Camelia Hall Nancy E. Harris Eliza Hearne Nancy L. Russell Margaret Hall James D. Harris W. R. Harris Emma V. Tysinger Gonuma Morgan… 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. Born: 1754 in Anson County, NC Died: 26 Sep 1841 His daughter Oney Her son, William Allen His son, David Jones Allen His daughter, Virginia Allen Her son His daughter According to George Shankle’s Revolutionary War Pension Application of 1832,… 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 J. E. Woosley Dec 1883 One Year R. L. Warlic?e ” 1884 ” “ J. M. Pool ” 1885 ” “ H. B. Anderson ” 1886 ” “ D. C. Geddie ” 1887 Two Years E. J. Poe ” 1889 Two Years R. S. Abernathy… 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
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