BRANDON's father had been commissioned an officer before the Revolution, and in 1780, he was still an officer "under the claim of England." Such a search would trace BRANDONs over a period of some forty years. George CUNNINGHAM, who had replaced DAVIDSON that Spring. There are no square dance competitions or exams. I am looking to fill in my family tree. [K] Eastern shore between Albemarle & Pamticoe Sounds: 1-North Shore-Pamticoe River:Lillington[A], Adams, Pilkington, Snoad, Boyd, 2-Bath Town: Kenyon, Odeon, Aldeson[S], Martin, Worsly [J], Salter[E], Riouset, Adams, Jones,Ottiwell, 3-East of Bath Town to the Sound: Jewell, maule [P], Perkins, Barrow, Adams [P], Dowry, Jones [P],Woodstock, Slade, Jasper, Mattamuskeet, Tuskeruro Indians, Mallard Creek, Chicod Creek, Salter [E], Kingman, Worsly, Blount, Reading,Coldom, Hill, Slade, Slade [B], Crofton, Maule [P], Locker, Peyton [R], Trip [J], Porter, Nevil, Turner[R],Leigh, Jones, Campaign [R], 2-Craven Precinct Johnson, Beards Creek, Frank[M], Wilkinsons Point, Dawsons Creek, 1-Craven Precinct-New Bern Fonville, Handy, 2-South of Trent River up to New Bern Jones [Frederick]-7375 acres, Wilson [W], Hancock,Palatines, Glover [C], Hatch [A], Handcock [H], [Q] Hatteras Island:Gibbs, Neal, Hatteras Indians, 1-Near Beaufort Town Taylor [N], Shakelford, Shaw, Rustul [R], 2-Across North River, east Wicker, Burnet, 1-NE shore New River[Jacksonville] Howard, Lillington[H], 3-Along the coast between New and Cape Fear Rivers [Jacksonville to Wilmington] Johnson,Beasly, Frederick, Alexander, Vaile[J], Nixon, Hauser, Swann[S], Staples, Hudson, Watts, Perry,Porter, Howe, 4-East bank NE Branch Cape Fear River Harrison[C], Watts, Mardsen, Carter, And now, for the map (clicking on the map will bring up a much larger version from East Carolina University in a new window).. to Jacob Zinck, Rowan County, NC was the beginning of the Sink roots in what is now Davidson County. [Arey] Eary, Freeman and Pat Eary. A few of these were created as a colonial imitation of the British Peerage. He had a grist mill and sold lumber. Abraham de Peyster of New York, continued to resist for a short time, but eventually the Loyalists threw down their arms, raised a white flag, and the battled ended. I checked the entries, warrants and surveys to over 2,000 land grants and all entries in the Entry Book or Burke County (the latter filed in the N.C. State Archives) through the year 1800, and pieced together a tract map along the Catawba River from above Old Fort (Upper Fort site during the Revolution) to below Pleasant Gardens. Even though he proposed an unsuccessful bill in 1784 to establish a public college in the state, construction of the University of North Carolina was started on 1793 much to Sharpes work in the North Carolina legislature. COVID has affected our club activities as it has most everything else. Some things are not up and running yet as before (for example, the Square Time publication is only on-line at present). We require proof of at least three vaccinations and, though not mandatory, we encourage dancers to wear masks for the time being. Unlawful Negro Marriages, Hyde County, NC 1843. Friends I bid you farewell for I am started to the warm country. Samuel DAVIDSON at Davidson's Fort, whose location today is the subject of speculation. Samuel Eusebius McCorkle, Presbyterian minister and educator was president and teacher of the Salisbury Academy in the early 1790s. I was asked to find out more about the ancestry of Josiah BRANDON (b. North Carolina Slave Narratives; Craven County Record of Wills In August of 1860 Fisher had completed the railroad up to 13 miles east of Morganton. There were fewer African-Americans in the western portion of North Carolina than the east, but both slave and free blacks appear in the records from the 1750s on. Few of the legal transactions about this period appeared in the extant Rowan County records, one probable cause being the isolation of the area from the county seat at Salisbury. The question that I then raised was whether I would have to plot all the deeds and land grants of these families all the way from Salisbury down through Tryon County to the vicinity of Greenville, South Carolina, or not. I am Sheri Greenmost Green lines actually settled in Western NC but due to work ie Farming many moved to the coast. The Swallows dance most Thursday evenings, from 7:00 to about 9:30. The information included in this section was contributed by Brian ebiner (at) aol.com. On the completion of this last tour of duty, Josiah BRANDON returned home and married Rachel BROWN, daughter of Thomas. It is only from a knowledge of the names of the early settlers and the local geography that any recognized entries in the Rowan County Inferior Court Minutes can help the problem. Professor of History, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2005; Revised October, 2022. Most require similar information, but the formats vary. WebEditor's note: This page arose from an attempt to document the life of James Brown (Brown-2471), in particular his time in North Carolina as recorded in the minutes of several Quaker meetings.Others studying the early North Carolina Quakers may find it of use. Many with ties to early Rowan were instrumental in the creation of the University of North Carolina as well. The key event that affected the colonys development until the time of the Revolution was King George IIs takeover of North Carolina from the heirs of the Lords Proprietors in 1729. It provides lots of information, including news from other clubs in the Eastern Ontario Square Dance area, and details about conventions, jamborees, and dances. How early were your ancestors in North Carolina? My great great great grand fathers were Hatteras Indian. Alexander Osborne, frontiersman, was born in New Jersey but spent his early years in Lancaster, Pa. WebThe profiles of persons currently included in WikiTree are included in the Category Category:Rowan County, North Carolina, Early Settlerswhen identified. There is ample parking in the rear of the Church. (Source: Some Interesting Colonial Churches in North Carolina, by J. K. Rouse, Kannapolis, North Carolina, 1961.). My family lines in Pitt County are Atkinson (Bensboro Plantation), Rives, Bryan, Hill, Whitmel. i am historical demographer living in Columbisa; I have some census training. On about the sixth day after the battle, Josiah became "afflicted in his ankles" and could march no further. Rowan was home to Civil War Colonel Charles F. Fisher, for whom Fort Fisher is named and who perished on the field at Manassas. File #33. In the course of this search. The Americans suffered some 90 casualties. I did see the name Jasper, listed also. Heres an important tip: Do NOT use Ctrl-F to try to find your ancestral surnames in this list. I would like to know more about the Hatteras Indian reservation and its location. 2006. Does anyone have any information on the Norcumb family or know where I can find more information? Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved by Date Accessed. MSS., 1974, available at FS Library. North Carolina through four centuries. Please click on the links below to access the Rowan Public Library movie series about the history of Rowan County Check for available copies of A Ramble Through Rowans History. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); The Ole Time Fiddlers and Bluegrass Festival and the National Balloon Rally are two cultural events held year-round in Iredell County. The sale is at the N.C. As the ground on which the church stood was never deeded to the congregation, a new site was obtained and a second house, also of logs, was erected. at the end of twenty or thirty days after the Indians had-been driven back from the settled areas. A New and Correct Map of the Province of North Carolina by Edward Moseley, late surveyor general of the said province ([London]: Sold at the Three Crowns, 1733). WebFort Boonesborough and the Early Settlers of Madison County, Kentucky Benjamin Cutbirth - was a Rowan Co., NC friend of Daniel Boone who accompanied him on previous trips to Kentucky. All Rights Reserved. A large granite marker now stands at the site of the original structure. The Hall is an excellent facility that provides two floors for dancing, if needed, and the use of a kitchen for our party nights. They were well received at the court of George III and presented by the St. James Chapel with two hundred pounds sterling to aid their cause. whether in possession of a train ticket to their final destination, who paid for the passage. A deed dated Jan. 27, 1763 by Henry McCulloch, Esq. westward). Hopefully, it will help to find his grave. The North Union Shakers constitute an important early regional email us atinfo@getupanddance.caor give us a call with questions about modern square dancing, our Club and joining our group, Facebook: By 1710, the new sparsely settled province had a capital at Edenton. More citation information can be found at https://libguides.ecu.edu/citation. Have you been to NC? As a rule, these Germans have stuck to the soil, and have not scattered or moved about as much as their Scotch-Irish friends. My side of the family were from these same places. He apparently was impressed with this land, and staked a claim on a sizeable tract which included what is now the Pleasant Gardens community. Brandon claims he was with Walker at the time Cornwallis surrendered, which was October 1781, not October 1780. Chapter II; The first European settlers. Guide to tract map of land along the Catawba River from Old Fort to Pleasant Gardens. Your email address will not be published. (accessed November 25, 2011). Cooperative Extension, Rowan County Center, 2727 Old Concord Road 8:30 a.m.-Noon. William CUNNINGHAM, who commanded a company of British soldiers and Tories in South Carolina. last residence, final destination in the U.S.. whether they had been to the U.S. before (and if so, when, where and how long). by Sara Whitford | Articles, Census Records, Early Colonial Records, Miscellaneous Records, Reference | 46 comments. In April of 1753 a petition bearing 348 names from the inhabitants of the western section of the Colony of North Carolina requested that a new county be formed. The remainder of the tour was split between ranging duty and the fort. This Category Please let us know if you have concerns, suggestions or questions. Rowan and its neighboring county Mecklenburg, with their strong Scotch-Irish Presbyterian bend towards independence and liberty, became the hornets nest of the rebellious southern colonies in the War for Independence. Some of these gifts are still treasured in Organ Church. The Americans apparently surprised the British and opened an irregular but withering fire on FERGUSON's position. Thank you so much for your comment. Have not been able to trace them further back, would love to find out where they originated from. Powell, William Stevens. [H] PASQUOTANK PRECINCT between Pasquotank and North Rivers: Spence, Burkham [G] (at Joys Fork), Jones [G], Janson, Mann, Jones, Hawkins. Chap. Looking for early settlers Parramoresdecendents of John Parramore who came to the eastern shore of va in 1622 by David Goldfield [E] PERQUIMANS PRECINCT between Yaupin and Pequimans Rivers: Sturgeons, Durant, Norcomb, Harvey [T], Denman [C], Skinner [R], Sander, Pettiver, Phelps, Speight. Entered 4 Nov 1778 & surveyed 13 Nov 1778 - on both sides of the path that leads from the Upper Fort to Swannannoa.." Grant #69 in Book 28. p. 69. Military pension records are often extremely valuable in the details provided on military service, as well as personal and family data, and even militia returns establish a person's presence at a particular place and time. Paleo-Indian-period American Indians are nomadic and hunt large animals for food. land ownership of some of the residents in the area at that time. against the British camp. but most of the records refer to it as the Upper Fort. You may do research in immigration records in person at the National Archives Building, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408-0001. He was a delegate to the 2nd Continental Congress in 1776. Others from Hopewell, e.g., Cornelius Anderson, came in this first party or soon followed. The. A history of Rowan County, North Carolina : Rumple, Jethro; Daughters of the American Revolution. Richard Sanderson is my 8X grandfather. Obviously, Brandon could not have been with Walker at the fort for three months if Walker was near Kings Mountain in October and at Blackstocks in November and at Cowpens in January, 1781. His name appears on the marriage licenses of many, and their Wills, along with land grants. Although we have referred to the British forces versus American patriots in this engagement, only FERGUSON was a British soldier. III; Organization, boundary, &c. Chapter IV; The first court; The document.write(cy). Authors: North Carolina. It did not become peaceful again until about 1760. The flow of settlers, however, continued, and although they did not have title to their land, they did have ownership of their improvements, e. g., cleared and fenced fields, barns, and houses, and these improvements were often sold or passed on through inheritance. number + 1900 : number; } document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); 2023 East Carolina Roots. In the Fall of 1779, he again enlisted, this time as a light horse volunteer under Capt. Names were Best and Sawyer and others. While there was little ownership of land prior to 1778, and there would be even less in the way of confiscated property of Tories, I had noticed that many of the land grants gave the name of the previous occupant. Davidson, North Carolina: H.A. 40,00015,000 B.C. 2-South shore of Albemarle Sound: Whitemarsh, Pollock[C], Buncomb[J], Frilie, Lee[S], Lee, Cooper, 1-Along the Meherrin and Chowan Rivers to Albemarle Sound:Allen [E], Pitman, Kirchin, Anderson, Jackson, Gee, Bryan, Nansemond, Dew, Powers, Williams [A],Bond [J], Jones, Cotton [J], Hill [B], Baker, Barfields, Baker [H], Williams, Hains, Forster [R], Maule [W],Winn [G], Boone, Bryan [F], Hill [J], Pollack [T], Lovick [J], Pollock [G], 2-Albemarle Sound [west shore] between Chowan and Roanoke Rivers:Duckinfield [N], laccuck, Lockart [J], Henderson [D], West [R]. Because of his keen interest in North Carolina history and genealogy, he spends most of his spare time in researching at the N.C. State Archives. Location. Thank you! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Is Rachel Ann Spear really the daughter of James Spear? Deed Bk.#5, page 251. WebThe Genealogical Society of Rowan County was organized in February of 1987, and we received our charter in 1988. They stayed in Onlsow County until 1785 when they left for GA. do you mean the Samuel Willis of Willis Neck Craven County. The largest plantation, owned by Richmond Person, had 101 slaves and there were 31 families with ten or more slaves. Black Genealogy from Antebellum Bible Records. Reprinted with permission from The North Carolina Atlas Revisited. Rowan County continues to play an important role in the unfolding history of both North Carolina and the nation. Division of Plank roads were later abandoned in lieu of railroads. Real property--North Carolina--Rowan County--Maps, BotDetect CAPTCHA ASP.NET Form Validation. WALKER, these frontiersmen served for three months as spies and rangers, venturing forth in small detachments to protect the fort and the frontier. amount of money the immigrant had in their possession. [C] CHOWAN PRECINCT East side of Chowan River: Meherrin, Baker[H], Alston [J], Bennett, Parker, Blanthard, Spivy, Hill, Perry, Hunter, Lee, Pendal,Speight, Barns. Avenues of Early Settlement. [D] EDENTON AREA between Chowan and Yaupin Rivers [north shore of Albemarle Sound]: Heath, Altin, Luten, Paget, Gale [E], Jones [H], Gale [C], Vaile [J], Moseley [E], Jones [F], Beabury,Beasly, Blount [J], Vaile, Porter [E], Pearce [T], Ward [J]. Care upon us.. killed and Took every Soul and So My Dear As early as 1740 a few families were located on An old cotton mill near the railroad line proved to be a On the back side of this scrap Charles McDOWELL had written an entry of land for himself (#33 on tract map): one hundred acres of land between the lower line of George DAVIDSONs place and the upper line of James GREENLEEs land he bought of Thomas BROWN on both sides of the Catawba River - Including the improvements that Thomas BRANDON lived on (Underlining by author for emphasis). I am looking for any Litchfields in the mid to late 1700s. If so, they paid quit rents to them, as to avoid being required to work on the landowners land and house. JAMES EDMISTON. But if you have any history to give I would in deeply appreciate any help. I am surprised that Russell isnt on the list. Settlers from Virginia and Pennsylvania who were of the Quaker religion came from the New Garden and other meetings in Guilford County, North Carolina. This new fort was christened "Fort Royal." The Family of Elisha Morris of Beaufort County, NC. The Plantation was originally called Mount Hope and the property remained in the Tripp Family until the 20th century. countryside below. Available at FS Library. Since the Club is comprised of three square dance levels Basics, Mainstream and Plus we take turns for the teach part of the evening, and then dance to ensure we have knowledge of the new moves. Many early North Carolina families are named on the Moseley Map (1733). This situation confronts many researchers today as something of a "no-man's land." File #241. If you have a link about it, Id love to see it. WebThese earliest settlements were along the Haw and Yadkin rivers. During the late 17th century, settlement in North Carolina proceeded from Virginia migration, first into the Albemarle region, then into the Pamlico district. Weve been dancing at Wesley United Church Fellowship Hall at 275 Pembroke Street East in Pembroke since the club was formed. CASEY's dragoons on the Tiger River in South Carolina. document.write(' 1998 - '); Any leads appreciated. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press. and all the other participants were Americans. Thank you for this historic map! Entered 28 Sep 1779 & surveyed 1 Oct 1782 - - joining on theupper line of his survey whereon the fort now stands.. Grant #573 in Book 50, p. 203. Possibly Tyrell, Currituck, Hyde or surrounding counties. Genealogy Web Creations - All Rights Reserved, Template Design: BOYKIN's company in pursuit of Capt. Dobbs selected Colonel Hugh Waddell and his fifty soldiers to be garrisoned at Fort Dobbs (named after the royal governor). Slabs of rough hewn stone 12 to 15 feet in length solidly enclose the resting place of these pioneers. If you are doing an assignment, ask your professor which style to use. I believe my family lived in Rutherford county and farms cotton, tobacco and rised cows there. From church documents, written in German, we have the names of the men who planned this durable structure, Georg Ludwig Siffert (the English name is George Lewis Sifford), Wendel Miller, Peter Edelmann (Eddleman), Johannes Steigerwalt (John Stirewalt), Philip Gruss (Philip Cruse), Peter Steigerwalt (Stirewalt), Michael Guthmann (Goodman), Christoph Bless (Christopher Pless), Leonhard Siffert (Sifford), Jacob Klein (Cline), Anton J. Kuhn (Anthony J. Koon), Georg Heinrich Berger (George Henry Barger), Christoph Guthmann (Christopher Goodman), Johannes Rintelmann (John Rendleman), Johannes Eckel (John Eagle), Bastian Lenz (Bostian Lentz), Jacob Benz (Bentz), George Eckel (George Eagle), Franz Oberkirsch (Francis Overcash), Johannes Jose (John Josey), Heinrich Wenzel (Henry).
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