SAMPSON County, NC

Posted Queries for
April 1998



BLANTON posted by A. Clarke Blanton on Friday, April 10, 1998

Researching Joshua James BLANTON, I b. 1728. Had four sons Richard, John, James and Joshua James BLANTON, II b. 176?.

ELLIOTT, ELLIOTTS, MITCHELL posted by Gloria Lewis on Friday, April 10, 1998

Looking for information on ELLIOTTS. Specifically, William, Murphy or Noah born in the 1830's to Sara ELLIOTT who later married Andrew MITCHELL and moved to Union Co. Ga.

COOR, CORE posted by Milford K. Kirby on Friday, April 10, 1998

I am seeking information about ancestors of Daniel COOR, who moved from Wayne County to Sampson about 1785. I have some information about Daniel in a copy of a manuscript entitled "The CORE Family," which was written by a Joseph Anderson CORE, of Delaware, around 1951. I will be happy to share a copy of this with anyone who wants it at the cost of copying and mailing, which is perhaps $2.50 to $3.50. Would love to exchange information with descendants of Daniel Coor. I seek information on the families headed by Thomas Coor I, who died in 1752 (Daniel Coor's grandfather), and Thomas Coor II (Daniel Coor's uncle). I also have a transcription of the Estate papers from Wayne County of Arthur Coor I, Daniel's father, which I can share by e-mail with anyone who is interested.

GORDON posted by Benson Wills on Friday, April 10, 1998

Looking for the family of Rev. Caleb C. GORDON, who preached and is buried at the Ten Mile church, or any 19th century GORDON families!

HOLDER posted by Randall Fields on Friday, April 10, 1998

I am looking for information on a John HOLDER who was in the 1820 census for Sampson County. He was born about 1794 but I am not sure if he was born in Sampson County or moved there with his family. I have not found him in the 1830 census but by 1840 he had moved to Gwinnett County, Georgia. Any information concerning John HOLDER and his ancestors would be appreciated.

JOWERS, STRICKLAND, WHOOTEN, WOOTEN posted by Bill Wooten on Friday, April 10, 1998

The 1800 census for Sampson Co, NC shows a James WOOTEN. His son, Jordan WOOTEN [b.1803] m. Mary M. STRICKLAND [b.1799]. Their son, James Daniel WOOTEN [b.1828] m. Matilda Caroline JOWERS [b.1835] all left Sampson Co, NC in 1839/40 for Barbour Co, AL [see 1850 Barbour Co, AL census for Jourdan WHOOTEN]. Three of James & Matilda's sons served in the 33rd Ala Inf. as did some of the STRICKLAND's & JOWERS. any info please contact me. See also site at www.familytreemaker.com

HONEYCUTT, HONEYCUTTS, ROYAL, ROYALS posted by Anne Bradford on Friday, April 10, 1998

I am looking for my great-grandparents who were from Sampson County,N.C. Amos ROYAL m. Caroline HONEYCUTT abt 1850?? children: Anna Lovie Walter Hansteen??? Donnia Katie Adaline (my grandmother) I understand that there are lots of ROYALS and HONEYCUTTS still living in Sampson County. I was born there but now live in MA. and I just can't seem to make a connection to this branch of the family. Any and all information would be appreciated.

DUPUY, OATES, STEPHENS, STEVENS posted by Shaynee on Friday, April 10, 1998

I am looking for infomation on the STEVENS/STEPHENS family in Samson co. In particular, I am looking for the parents of Barnabus STEVENS - born in 1825 - married to Pauline DUPUY in 1853....Also looking for Barnabas STEVENS - born abt 1760 - married to Lydia OATES. Please contact me if this is your line!

BELL posted by Berlie Barnhill on Friday, April 10, 1998

Would like any information about Samuel BELL born 1749 in Surry Co., VA and moved to Sampson Co. He served in the Revolutionary War. Would like to know his wife's name. He had a son, Hardy H. BELL. They moved to Robeson Co. about 1807.

BULLARD, FISHER posted by Anne Lewellen on Friday, April 10, 1998

Am researching Raeford FISHER of Sampson Co.,have no dates, wife's name Janie (have no surname) daughter Sarah FISHER born 15 March 1841 married William BULLARD born 4 Feb. 1844, married 27 March 1866. Any info to help me extend this FISHER line will be greatly appreciated and will share info as I find it.

CANNADY, WOODARD posted by Pat Woodard Havener on Friday, April 10, 1998

Seeking information on John and Elisha WOODARD , Southerland District, of Duplin/Sampson County listed in 1784-86 census. Seeking descendants of this line, possibly a Mills WOODARD, who settled in Emanuel Co GA, and died there in 1825. Wife named Mary CANNADY. Mills' first son was named John. Other known children of Mills were Martha, Mary, Elizabeth, William, Ambrose, and Wealtha.

HAYNES posted by B. Lucas on Friday, April 10, 1998

HAYNES, William on 1784 tax list there in Sampson Co NC.; did he have a son named Abraham bc1780?

HARE posted by Bob on Friday, April 10, 1998

I am researching the ancestors of Joseph HARE (1749 - 1853; yes, 1853) who was apparently born near present-day Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC and one of 10 or 11 children. At present, we suspect that his parents were Joseph (Sr.) and Ann HARE but have not confirmed this yet. It is also suspected that his father (Joseph, Sr.?) may have died circa 1756 (as Cumberland Co. probate records suggest) and that his children subsequently moved to neighboring Sampson county and the northeastern coastal areas of NC (Bertie, Gates Co.'s, etc.). Although I don't presently know the names of his brothers (we suspect John, Robert, William, Edward, etc.), it is thought that they resided in these counties until at least 1800. As for Joseph, he apparently enlisted in the service in early 1776 and participated in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge (1776). He went on to serve out his 3-year military term and sometime in 1779, made his way (with an Edward Hale?) to then-Montgomery Co., VA (present-day Giles Co., VA) which, at that time, was the edge of the western frontier. There he settled and lived the remainder of his days as a noted frontier/Indian scout and land speculator. It is known that he did return to NC in 1781, however, to participate in the Rev. War Battles of Weitzel's Mill and Guilford Courthouse and was also present at Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown, VA. As for his suspected heritage, family lore has it that his ancestors fled religious persecution in France in the late 1600's for Barbados, living there for a short period of time before arriving in America circa 1710 (settling near Charleston, SC) and eventually migrating to the Fayetteville area (in the 1720's or 1730's?). Any info on Joseph, his parents and/or ancestors would be very much appreciated.

HOLDER posted by Randall Fields on Friday, April 17, 1998

I am looking for information on Jhn HOLDER. In 1820 he was living in Sampson County, NC. I would like to know his birthplace, his parents names, and any information I can find out about his possessions such as land while in Sampson County.

KING, OATES posted by Paul King on Friday, April 17, 1998

Researching Stephen King (GGGGF) b. 1750 Clinton, Sampson, NC. Married Amy OATES 2/15/1779 at same location. The only information I have on Stephen KING'S father is that his name was Henry. Any assistance appreciated,

DAVIS posted by Charles F. Dunn on Friday, April 17, 1998

I am looking for info on Cindy DAVIS and son Bob DAVIS and his wife Gennie Jackson DAVIS.

GODWIN posted by Charles F. Dunn on Friday, April 17, 1998

I am looking for info on Marsh GODWIN and wife Effie GODWIN, Hiram GODWIN and wife Nancy GODWIN. Any information would be appreciated.

JACKSON posted by Charles F. Dunn on Friday, April 17, 1998

I am looking for information on Ollin JACKSON and Nancy Maynard JACKSON. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

CAROUTH, WILLIAMS posted by Pat on Friday, April 17, 1998

I am looking for information on John "Sha" WILLIAMS and Katherine CAROUTH who lived in Sampson Co., N.C. I am researching my ggg grandfather, John WILLIAMS born abt. 1767 who is reported to be a son of John "Sha" WILLIAMS. I have been told there is information on this family in the "History of Sampson County" by John C. Rosser, Jr. Can anyone help? Thank you.

TURNAGE, WILLIAMS posted by Mary Richardson on Friday, April 17, 1998

Would appreicate any info. on the TURNAGE Family. My greatgrandmother was Mary Francis TURNAGE (before she married Joseph Archer WILLIAMS) Her parents were Jno TURNAGE mom unknown. Mary & her father were born in Sampson County, NC She was born around 1874. She died August 14-1932 in Nash County,NC.

WILLIAMSON posted by Olivia Williamson Saffold on Sunday, April 19, 1998

I am searching for parentage of a John WILLIAMSON who supposedly came from Sampson County, NC, or Raleigh, NC; he came to Montgomery County, GA, about 1800. Lemuel could have been his father or older brother as he was in Montgomery County at same time. Searching census records in NC has not helped me because there are so many John WILLIAMSON'S, and he had to have been young and probably not listed as head of house in 1790, anyway. Can someone please help me?

JERNIGAN posted by Susan Jernigan on Sunday, April 19, 1998

I am looking for any information on Bradley B. JERNIGAN (born 1870, in Harnett or Sampson County) and his wife, Sara Giles Strickland JERNIGAN. They had 2 children, Bessie and Charlton, born in 1900 and 1904. Bradley seemed to disappear around 1905. Any ideas?

WILLIAMSON, WILLIAMSONS posted by Olivia Williamson Saffold on Thursday, April 23, 1998

I am searching for parentage of a John WILLIAMSON who supposedly came from Sampson County, NC, or Raleigh, NC; he came to Montgomery County, GA, about 1800. Lemuel could have been his father or older brother as he was in Montgomery County at same time. Searching census records in NC has not helped me because there are so many John WILLIAMSONS, and he had to have been young and probably not listed as head of house in 1790, anyway. Can someone please help me?

HOWARD, SESSIONS posted by Linda Goodson Petersen on Thursday, April 23, 1998

I am trying to link Richard Sessions, Sr. b.abt 1746 d. 7Apr 1816 Sampson Co NC to my GGGGgrandfather Richard David SESSIONS b.12 Mar 1802 Marion District SC thru Richard Sr.'s son Joseph SESSIONS b.1774 Sampson Co NC m.Sarah HOWARD 1797. Has anyone done research on this family. I have lots of information on Richard David SESSIONS and his descendants and am willing to exchange any info. I have only hearsay info that Richard David SESSIONS father was a Joseph SESSIONS and need help!

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