The following document was found in the Craven County Estate Records dated 1779. Based on the information I have, this John SPIER (or John SPEIR) was born 1 Feb 1741, probably in Edgecombe County, and died 2 Feb 1770 in Pitt County or Craven County. He married...
Next to genealogy and history research, my second favorite obsession is watching MeTV. I love those old shows, from Andy Griffith to Macgyver, and I especially love courtroom and mystery shows, like Perry Mason and Matlock, Diagnosis Murder and Columbo. Perhaps that's...
Albemarle County: 1729-32. James Tuder paid quit rents to his majesty the king, 29 Sep 1729 to Mar 1732, for 100 acres of land (N. C. Colonial Records, book 22, Pg 243). The land was in Chowan. See Bertie County where James bought land. Anson: Formed 1750...
Below, you will find a compilation of various data regarding the Elks surname (and variant spellings), including census records, deeds, headright information, wills, etc.. These are from a collection of data I compiled while researching my own ELKS ancestors nearly a...
The following can be found in the State Records of North Carolina, Volume 26, Pages 904-926. Pitt County Census of 1790 No Author Volume 26, Pages 904-926 -------------------- page 904 -------------------- PITT COUNTY. County, City, Town, Parish, Hundred, Etc. NAMES...
Revolutionary War Service (From The American Revolution in North Carolina at Carolana.com) Henby, DennisDobbs County Regiment2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Benjamin Sheppard and Col. Abraham Sheppard.Moore's Creek Bridge. Henby, JosephNew Bern District...