Hyde Co., NC Querys 2 HYDE COUNTY QUERIES - 1997 K to Z McGOWAN / DAVIS / HODGES John B. McGowan Feb. 27, 1997 Seeking any and all information on McGOWANS in Hyde, Tyrrell, Beaufort, Pamlico and Craven Counties. Also seeking information of parents and family of Elizabeth "Betsy" HODGES (c1773-c1852), w/o James McGOWAN (c1774-1854), and on Rebecca DAVIS (c1820-aft.1870), w/o William McGOWAN (c1814-1854). I believe Rebecca was the d/o a William DAVIS and the sister of John W. Davis and of Martha DAVIS of Beaufort Co. Will share research. McWILLIAM (McQUILLIAMS) John McQuilliams Oct. 2, 1997 I am attempting to pinpoint the coumty of origin of Lewis McWILLIAMS (McQUILLIAMS). Lewis Died in 1796 in Mecklenburg County, we believe that he was a relative of Hugh McWILLIAMS (1736-1787), of Hyde County. The thread we have is slender so any help you may have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. John McQuilliams MASON Diane Mason Feb. 20, 1997 Seeking the maiden name of Nellie who married John MASON b. 1778 of Hyde Co., NC. They had a child born 1806, Catherine "Catie" MASON who married Dorset MASON Hyde Co., NC. MASON / SWINDELL Diane Mason Feb. 20, 1997 Seeking the maiden name of Sarah who married John MASON b. 1732-98 of Hyde Co., NC. They had a son James MASON b. 1753 who married Charity SWINDELL of Hyde Co., NC. MASON Kay Lynn Midgett Sheppard March 16, 1997 Samuel Warrington MASON was born 13 Apr 1833 in Hyde Co. and died 3 Apr 1896. His father was Samuel S. MASON and his mother was listed in the 1880 Dare Co. census as Leah. Does anyone know Leah's maiden name? MIDYETTE / BALL Kay Kynn Midgett Sheppard March 15, 1997 Need exact death date for Carroll R. MIDYETTE who was born in Swan Quarter 31 Dec 1901 and died in 1962 as his tombstone in Soule Cemetery indicates. I also need the exact death date of Carroll's wife, Betty Thomas BALL who was still living in Swan Quarter as late as 1947. MIDYETTE / BALL Kay Lynn Midgett Sheppard March 15, 1997 Looking for the resting place of Benjamin Russell MIDYETTE and his wife, Dollie Ella BALL. Both were born in Hyde County and were still living there in the 1910 Census, but died in Groton, New London County, Connecticut. Is this where they last lived and were buried? MIDYETT / MEEKINS Keith Midgette Nov. 25, 1996 Does anyone have the genealogy for the MIDYETT family before MATTHEW MIDYETT (1667-1734) arrived in America? I have heard from some sources that he may not be the immigrant, that his father Samuel (1640-1705) may have been the first MIDYETT in America. Would appreciate any updated info anyone has. Also searching for father of William Van Burean MIDGETT. Mother was Anna Eliza Midgett, daughter of Nichodemaus MIDYETT (1828-1901) and Effrica S. (MEEKINS) MIDGETT (1830-1912). All were born in or around Rodanthe,NC. NOBLES David J. Nobles Aug. 2, 1997 I am searching for any information on a BAKER E. NOBLES. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1863 in Beaufort County but he is listed in the 1870 and 1880 census as living in Hyde Co. I am looking for any link that BAKER E. NOBLES may have with JETHRO NOBLES of Chocowinity North Carolina. Thanks. PAINE / MIDYETT Tara Campbell-Walton Sept. 16, 1997 I am looking for info on Mary PAINE b. Dec. 30, 1707 d. May 20, 1778. She married Samuel MIDYETT, s/o Matthew MIDYETT. Does anyone know if she has any brothers or sister, who her parents might be? Also, looking for Sarah PAINE b. April 30, 1709. She married John MIDYETT, s/o Matthew MIDYETT. Are these PAINE women sisters? Thanks. POWERS Alice Yezarski April 5, 1997 I am looking for information on ISAIAH POWERS, and I understand he is listed in the 1870 Hyde County census records. Also, I would like information on his son, CHARLES A. POWERS, born around 1859 and died before 1898. ISAIAH POWERS was my great-grandfather, and CHARLES A. POWERS was my grandfather. I know very little about them and any assistance will be deeply appreciated. RESPESS / SADLER Mark Brick April 18, 1997 I'm looking for any data on Katie Lavinia RESPESS, born circa 1892. Also looking for info on her parents George RESPESS and Cora SADLER. Thanks for any assistance. ROSE / HOPKINS / O'NEAL Sandy Usewitz April 24, 1997 I am researching Edward(Nedy) ROSE, born C1792 buried Feb 1867 in Far Creek, NC, the Ben Wilson Cemetary. Edward was married at least 3 times: 1st wife: Dorcas HOPKINS? (children, if any, unknown); 2nd wife: Alpha ( ? ) children: Rueben and Luanna & probably others; 3rd wife: Mary Eliza O'NEAL (m. 28 Feb 1855) children: Nancy, Martha, Stephen, Ira, Sally, and John Edward. Edward served in the War of 1812 and received 160 acres for service. Any help in finding his parents would be appreciated, Thank You. SAWYER / SMITH Claire Sawyer Liskow May 25, 1997 SAWYER - Seeking info on ancestors/descendants of Micajah SAWYER (ca 1820 - abt 1879). Possibly b Hyde or Tyrrell Cos. Listed on 1850 census Hyde Co., Mattamuskeet District, then by 1860 has moved to Craven Co., living in area that became Pamlico. Wife was Frances (Fanny) SMITH, kids: Sarah A. (m Thomas MOZINGO), Doris (m Robert D. JONES), Thomas J. (m Louisiana JONES), Daniel, William Riley (m1 Eliz. HOLTON, m2 Ann Bryan RIGGS ALEXANDER--my line), Frederick (m Susan Herrington?), Jesse F., Caroline (m Wm. H. LEWIS, Jr), James Lanier (m Lizzie PARRIS), Martha A. (twin; m Chris. LUPTON), John Micajah (twin; m1 Julia Vendrick, m2 Armetta LANGLEY ). Micajah's son Wm. Riley SAWYER had one son, Wm. Riley SAWYER, Jr. by first wf Eliz. HOLTON, three children by 2nd wf Ann Bryan (RIGGS) ALEXANDER: Katie (b 1881, m Shade Jackson fr Pitt Co), John Ephraim (1886- 1962, m Bessie Harris of Pitt Co.), and Herbert Smith Sawyer (1889-1978). Family seems to have lived in the Oriental area, active members of Trent Free Will Baptist Church. Would appreciate hearing from anyone recognizing any of these folks. Am particularly eager to find father/ siblings of Micajah SAWYER.. SEBORN Jane P. Justice March 11, 1997 JOSEPH SEBORN, would like to know anything at all about the JOSEPH SEBORN listed in Hyde Co., NC in the 1800 Census Index, compiled by Elizabeth Petty Bentley. Thanks. SMITH / GREEN Bill Smith July 6, 1997 I'm seeking information on my great grandfather an African/American named Wm. Roger SMITH. He appears on the Hyde Co. Census in 1880 Swan Quarter with his wife Mahalia GREEN and the three children Inna, Moses, Rosa. I'm looking for desendants and ancestors of Roger and Mahalia. The family migrated to Pamlico Co. between 1880 and 1897. I would greatly appreciate any information. SPAIN John M. Spain Feb. 15, 1997 Looking for information on origins of Augustine SPAIN (aka Austin / Augustis) probably born prior to 1757, and relatives (?) Drury, Thomas and William SPAIN who owned property on N. side of Tar River @ Marks Swamp 1778. Augustine later lived in Hyde and Beaufort (Pamlico- Lowlands) Counties. Augustine also served in Revoluntionary War - received land grant in Sumner County, TN, but later sold. SPENCER / JONES Chris Hartie May 2, 1997 I am looking for any information about Amanda SPENCER b. abt.1833. She was from Engelhard in Hyde Co. and she married Timothy JONES from Tyrrell Co. I am trying to find out who her parents were and any brothers or sisters she might have had. SPENCER Jimmy Fleming March 16, 1997 I am researching the Soriful SPENCER (1821-?) family in Hyde County. I know that his mother was Nancy Spencer (abt1790-1824) and he married Mary Elizabeth (maiden name unknown b.1827 d.?). They had several children who were: Nancy F., Jazaney, Mary, William Pelege, Benjamin, Alonzo, and Thomas Roland. I would appreciate any help on this family, especially the maiden name of Soriful's wife Mary Elizabeth (possibly QUIDLEY or GIBBS). SPENCER / MIDYETT Tara Campbell-Walton Sept. 16, 1997 I am researching for information on a Thomas SPENCER of Currituck Co., NC. He was b. bef. 1681 d. Nov. 4, 1736 in Hyde Co., NC. I am trying to confirm if he had a daughter named Angelico Farrow SPENCER? She was born Aug. 21, 1729 in Currituck Co., NC d. July 12, 1809. Angelico married Samuel MIDYETT, Jr., grandson of Matthew MIDYETT. Thanks. SPENCER / (also Baum, Brock, Daniels, Gibbs and Midyett) Tara Campbell-Walton Sept. 16, 1997 Seeking for information on the following: *Sarah SPENCER, b. abt. 1750. She was married to Belcher DANIELS, Sr. around the 1760's. I have all of their children. *Romulus Sanderson SPENCER, b. Mar. 31, 1885 d. Nov. 17, 1973. He was married to Elizabeth Leigh BAUM. *Mahettable SPENCER, b. Apr. 1, 1815 d. 1889. She was married to John Daniel MIDYETT s/o Samuel MIDYETT, III. *Julia Kathleen SPENCER, b.Sept. 21, 1890 d. May 7, 1968. She married Charles GIBBS. *Eugene Harold SPENCER, b. abt. 1890, who married Addie Marvin BROCK. Any information on any of these people will be appreciated. I am trying to link them together. Thanks. STIRON / STYRON Kathleen Baxter Nov. 19, 1997 Looking for any and all info. on the STIRON / STYRON family. I already have quite alot and I am willing to share. SQUYARS / SQUIRES Sharon M Davis March 2, 1997 Searching for the origins of Jonas SQUYARS / SQUIRES. He was first found in the Hyde County deeds during the early 1700's. His deed was between he and William Campbell. It appears Jonas SQUYARS traded land with Campbell for land in Beaufort County. The only other SQUYARS / SQUIRES in Hyde County were the Mattamuskeet Indian. It is thought that Jonas may have been part of this tribe. I would love to hear from anyone researching this family or anyone with knowledge of this Indian Tribe. Sharon Davis, 2511 Schulze Dr, Killeen, TX 76542 STOKESBURY / STOTESBURY Merlin Schenck Berry Feb. 24, 1997 STOKESBURY/STOTESBURY Can you help on this family in the 1700s -how they got to Hyde, etc.? SWINDELL / SWINDLE + HARRIS / DAVIS Bettie Dall Dec. 13, 1997 My gr-grandfather was Isaac SWINDLE who was a mariner, born abt. 1831, possible Hyde or Beaufort County. In 1860 Census was a sailor in Washington, Beaufort Co. NC. He married Matilda HARRIS the daughter of Will HARRIS and Margaret DAVIS. In the 1870 Census they were in New Bern, Craven Co. and listed as a mariner with my grandmother. They had a daughter Ida age 2. In 1880 wife was a widow. I found an Isaac Swindle married to a Frances KELLY in 1850. Jonathan SWINDELL listed an Isaac SWINDELL as a son. I can't find any connections. Appreciate any help in solving this problem. TART / McCEALE Linda Goetz July 1, 1997 Searching for Joseph TART, Sr. that had a will in Hyde County, dated June 19, 1748. He names sons Nathan and Joseph. Daughters Mary McCEALE and Tabitha TART and his wife Sarah. He had plantations in Hyde and Beaufort County. Mary McCeale was the mother of Mary McCEALE born 1762 in Bertie County, married 1st to William HARRISON, 2nd to John GARRETT and 3rd to Jonathan BAKER. Need info on Joseph Tart and Mary McCeale . TOOLEY / TOOLY / WILLIAMS Martha Ann Murray Sept. 16, 1997 My gggrandfather, James H. WILLIAMS married on 24 April 1844 to Francis Marion ( may also be spelled Frances Marian) TOOLEY b. 18 March 1825 d. 16 March 1906. In the family Bible I found a small slip of paper with the following information: "Charles TOOLY, son of Anson TOOLY and Polly TOOLY his wife was borned January 12, 1820." "Calvin TOOLY son of Anson TOOLY and Polly his wife was borned July 29, 1821" I am searching for her parents - father possibly George - and would like to know if Charles and Calvin were brothers. James H. WILLIAMS (we think the H. stands for Henry) b. 10 October 1814, d. 9 April 1872, the s/o Benjamin WILLIAMS and Sarah (Sallie) Bonner HODGES - her mother was a BLOUNT, father Samuel HODGES. Have had no luck finding out anything about Benjamin, where he came from, parents, etc. One of James' sisters, Mary Ann WILLIAMS, married Henry LUCAS and that line is well followed. Any assistance with either family will be appreciated. Thanks! Martha Ann WAGONER Lewis A. Wagoner Dec. 1, 1997 Looking for information on Wagoner family. My father Herbert Gladstone Wagoner was born in Germantown Aug 4 1898 any help will be appreciated. WATTS / HARRIS Dan Watts Sept. 8, 1997 I need any information on Daniel T. (D.T.) WATTS m. Annie Bertha HARRIS in Hyde County on 29 Sep 1897. At the wedding there was a George WATTS. Can anyone tell me ANYTHING about Daniel. I know from census data that he was a sailor and that he shows on the 1900 Hyde County census. Who was he? Where did he go? This is the worst blind spot in all my family data. Help. He was my GGGF. WILKERSON / WILKINSON Mike Weber Dec. 22, 1997 My name is Mike Weber and I am researching the WILKERSON family of Hyde County, NC. A Marvel WILKERSON lived in Hyde County between 1800-1810. I believe this to possibly be my ggggg Grandfather. My gggg Grandfather was also Marvel and had two brothers, David W. and Noah Hampton. It is possible the last name may have been WILKINSON. We believe the mother of these boys was Anna NOLAN. They eventually moved to Missouri, passing through Illinois. My gggg Grandfather Marvel, married Eliza Jane SCRIBNER, while in Gallatin Co., IL. Any information will be appreciated. WILKERSON / WILKINSON Melody Booker Dec. 23, 1997 Looking for information on the WILKERSON / WILKINSON family who lived in Hyde and Beaufort Co. at least from 1800 - 1850s. Names include Marvel, Isaac, Israel, Abraham, Richard, Robert, James, Jacob, Bryan, Adin, Coleman, and others. Am particularly interested in who the father and siblings of Marvel were. Marvel's brother could possibly be a GGGGgrandfather. Thanks! WILKINSON / RATCLIFF David Wilkinson Feb. 22, 1997 I am looking for information on Jordan WILKINSON m. Mary Jane WINDLEY in 1857. Jordan was the son of Aaron WILKINSON and ? RATCLIFF (d.o. Ephraim RATCLIFF). Jordan and Mary Jane had a son Samuel Walter WILKINSON (my GGrandfather) b. 2 Mar. 1862, d. 14 Mar. 1943 in Beaufort Co., NC. I am trying to fill in some blanks and get a starting point move further back. WILLIAMS Steve Lynn March 1, 1997 Seeking any information on Samuel Watson WILLIAMS, who was born in North Carolina in September, 1842. He married Mary J. ? about 1870. He is listed in the 1880, 1900, and 1910 Pamlico Co. Census. I believe that he is the same Samuel W. WILLIAMS, age 5, on page 341 of the 1850 Hyde County Census. I can't find him anywhere in the 1860 and 1870 Census, but I don't have a census index. Anyone who has access to any Hyde records, I would greatly appreciate it if you see if he married there or lived there in 1860 or 1870. Thanks. Steve Lynn Copyright 1997, 1998 Return to Hyde Co. Home Page