Research Databases

Will of Thomas Pollard (Craven County)
Below, I have transcribed the last will and testament of Thomas POLLARD of Craven County. There is additional material after…
The parents of Stephen AVERY of Beaufort and Craven Counties are…
This article relates to Stephen AVERY (Stephen AVERITT) of Craven and Beaufort Counties, husband of Nancy GARDNER and later Nancy…
Bastardy Bonds for Selah Averitt of Craven County
This article was originally published August 28, 2016, but I've updated it today (May 23, 2017) because I've just found…
John Mills Estate Records (1809) – Names heirs, includes detailed map with Swift Creek landmarks
(This article was originally posted April 10, 2014. I've found new information since then, however, so I'm updating it. I've…
1789 Beaufort County Tax List
Below I have transcribed the entire Beaufort County tax listing for 1789, including various rural districts, the town of Washington,…
Will of Starling Averitt (1855) – Pitt County
The following is the will of Starling AVERITT, son of David AVERITT of Pitt County. He was born about 1778…
Starling AVERETT, Arpy AVERETT, Clary AVERETT, and Seley AVERETT to Jordan AVERETT (1825) – Pitt County
Below I have transcribed a deed from four of the heirs of David AVERITT, Sr. of Pitt County. They are selling…
Will of David Averitt, Sr. (1808) – Pitt County
Below I have transcribed the will of a different David AVERITT than my own ancestor. In his will, this David…
Isaac Gardner to John Chapman (1820) – Craven County
The following is a deed for the sale of a parcel of land from Isaac GARDNER to John CHAPMAN of…
John Holmes sells wife’s interest in slaves to Church Chapman (1833)
Below I have transcribed a deed from my 4th great-grandfather John HOLMES to Church CHAPMAN of Craven County. In the…
Will of David Averitt and selected items from his estate (1828) – Craven County
Below I have transcribed the will of David Averitt, my 5th great-grandfather. His children by his first wife were: Elizabeth…
John Chapman vs. Joel Wall (1810) – Civil action papers (C.R.028.325.6)
The following is a collection of civil action papers from a suit involving John Chapman and Joel Wall, both of…