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Will of Edward Nelson, Sr. of Craven County
The following is the last will and testament of Edward Nelson of Swift Creek, Craven County, dated June 3, 1837,…
William S. Morris of New Bern’s will provides instructions to emancipate “my negro woman and three mulatto children”
[Update: This 1831 will turned out not to be the end of the story. William S. Morris was still living…Craven County Wills – Devisor/Devisee Index – V’s
The following is a transcription of the Craven County Record of Wills Devisor/Devisee Index for the letter W. The devisor…Craven County Wills – Devisor/Devisee Index – W’s (complete)
The following is a transcription of the Craven County Record of Wills Devisor/Devisee Index for the letter W. The devisor…
Petition by heirs of Jacob Johnson of Craven County, 1808
Jacob JOHNSON (sometimes spelled Johnston) and his wife, Sarah "Sallie" PEARCE produced a staggering number of descendants. Settling early in…Craven County Wills – Devisor/Devisee Index – Y’s
Since I need to go back and re-photograph the Index for the B's and C's, I figured why not give…
Calendar of State Papers – A little known resource that can be a treasure trove
The following are much like the Colonial and State Records of North Carolina, however, these are British records. They are…Some Brooks Deeds from Hyde County, North Carolina
The following are some abstracts of BROOKS family deeds from Hyde County, North Carolina. From Record of Deeds A, 1736-1762, abstracted…Some Elks surname items from eastern North Carolina
Below, you will find a compilation of various data regarding the Elks surname (and variant spellings), including census records, deeds,…Notes relating to the estate of James Roach (d. 1745)
The following items are from the Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Craven County, North Carolina.…Will of Arthur Butler of Craven County, 1823
I have been researching Arthur Butler, my 5th great-grandfather for close to a decade. Tonight, I went to reference something…
1790 – Dobbs County Census
The following can be found in the State Records of North Carolina, Volume 26, Pages 481-500.