Research Databases

John Anderson, Sr. (also Jonas Anderson) to John Allen – 1782 (Craven County)
Below is a deed between John ANDERSON, Sr. of Craven County to John ALLEN. 6 May 1782 This indenture made…
1783 Anderson, Thomas, Lynaugh, Oliver Deed (Craven County)
I love deeds like this that reveal information about the women who signed them. So often, it's hard to uncover…
Two Deeds: William and Susan MORRIS (of Craven County) to James ADAMS (of Pitt County)
William MORRIS and his wife, Susan McINTOSH MORRIS, were my 4th-great-grandparents. James ADAMS, Sr. was the father-in-law of Thomas MORRIS, the…
Thomas Anderson and Isaac Anderson to John Allen of Craven County (Deed)
Below, I have transcribed a deed which conveys land from Thomas and Isaac ANDERSON of Craven County to John ALLEN…
Jarrell (Gerrell) Research
This file will not be an exhaustive record of Jarrell/Gerrell-related research for Craven, Pitt, and Beaufort Counties, but it will…
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…