Research Databases

Did you know all of these new records were at FamilySearch? I’ve got all of the links right here!
FamilySearch has been steadily putting a ton of North Carolina records on their site that aren't yet easy to access…
John Holmes & wife Esther to John Grist (Beaufort County, 1797)
The following is a transcription of a deed from John HOLMES (recorded as John HOMES) and his wife, Esther, to…
The John Holmes – George Fisher Connection
Was John HOLMES of Beaufort County the son of George FISHER of Craven County? If not, what was their relationship?…
Merry Christmas to us! 🎄 Beaufort County Deeds now available online!
A great big GIGANTIC thank you to East Carolina Roots visitor Becky, who graciously commented on an earlier post about…
Will of John Wiggins of Craven County (1803)
I'm trying to figure out who's who for all of these Craven County Wiggins. I don't descend from them (that…
Select Craven County Griffin Items (Court minutes, deeds, wills, etc.)
I do descend from the GRIFFIN family of Pitt County, though I'll admit I haven't spent much time researching them…
Research Hodge Podge – Part 1
I've been researching a bunch of different things lately and I'm trying to compartmentalize them into a handful of posts…
There were TWO Rocksolanah Carruthers. Here are the records to prove it. (For both of them!)
Yes, there were, indeed, two Rocksolanah CARRUTHERS. I used to think there were two Rocksolanahs, but then because of some…
Estate of Joseph Morris (1791) – Craven County
The following is a transcription of the estate papers for Joseph MORRIS (1791) of Craven County. It is believed by…
Will of Mary Holmes (Craven County) – 1824 and Apprentice Bond for Richard Holmes
Below is a transcription of the last will and testament of Mary HOLMES of Craven County. Although I descend from…
David K. Roach sends a letter to his mother in Swift Creek from Fort Hawkins, Jones County, Georgia
The following is a transcription of a letter from David K. ROACH to his mother, Mary "Polly" (Sommers) ROACH. His…
Some notes about families from Craven County, Pitt County, and Beaufort County area
Surnames mentioned: KING, FORNES, BOYD, HODGES, WILLIAMS, MORRIS, WITHERINGTON, RIGGS, LEE, KEMP, MCCAFFERTY, SMITH, DRAKE, BARTLETT, SUMMERELL, ROBERTSON, HOLLAND &…