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John Cotton II Abraham Kimberley, Sr. Ezekiel Maudlin Henry Robinson, Jr. Samuel Spruill, Sr. I am interested in any information about the Pugh and Pierces of the Tuscarora tribe of North Carolina and New York. The first part was relatively easy, because Ive already done that research and documented it in a series of articlestitled Tuscarora People Identified in Land and Other Transactions. Richard Sanderson, Caleb Sawyer, Thomas Sayer/Sawyer, Rebecca Sebrell, Matthew Sellers, Thomas Sessums, Darby Sexton, Thomas Sharbo, Alexander Sherrod, Robert Sherrod, Daniel Shine, John Shine, Robert Sims, Nicholas Smith, Robert Smith, Hugh Smithwick, Col. John Snoad, Capt. Dr. Godfrey Spruill Lawrence Mackque I have been seeking to find a direct link to the area and this is the closest Ive come. i also had a sister named Debbie Howell. William Pridgen George Durant These were John Mackintosh Moore, John Mackintosh, Roland McDonald, John McDonald, John MacLean, John McIntosh, John McIntosh Bain, James Mackay, Daniel Clark, Alex Clark, I. Burgess, D. Clark, Jr., A. McBain, Wm. Those sons immigrated to eastern North Carolina between 1738 and 1741. Caleb Bundy to Arii, does Dake have any descendants named Peter, by any chance? William Williams (of Martin) John Baner Something tells me they served their communities. Lidia (Windley) Daw Ann (Marwood) Durant Owen Daniel Darby Sullivant Edward Vail Page images of the 1892 edition, edited by William Alvis, Anderson, Beubleton or Bembleton, Bissell, Brayley, Bissell, Beaver, Cusick, Chew, Douglas, DeFeurest, Fish, Garlow, Green, Gansworth, Hewitt, Hill, Henry, Isaac, Jonson, Jack, Jones, Jacob, Johnathan, Jenison or Jemison, Lonto, Mt. Thomas Cullen Ralph Mason John Godley Start here! 2. YesBond is Tuscaroraand OutlawsJoynerCherryCooperlots are missing. James Long V Henry Gibbs, Sr. Thomas Barecock Census states he was born in Orange Co. NC. Edward Ward Aaron Blanchard Malachi Smith My Grandfather was James Messer from Barker;s Creek, NC. Daniel Highsmith, Sr. 27:3 (Fall 2002), Home Genealogy and Family History Get Started Ready to get started researching your family history? Alexander Sherrod John Trippe I Jasper Hardison John Morrison This Geni line shows as my direct- Minqua Edith Bryant-Folsom is my line. Robert Coxe, Sr. How to Start. But most of those names are in Johnston County. Much information never seen before. There are a number of families that are identified as being Indian on this reservation . She was in Northampton early on. A woman named Esther Gibson remainedand at least one other female child. John Herring, Jr. Mary (Blake) Baker James Draughon Another main municipality of Tuscarora during the 1712 War. Pugh,1856. John Woodhouse Simon Bright Aaron Albertson Charles C. Schmitt, a German Reformed Preacher. William Kinchen II It is also very likely that the DNA of proven Tuscarora paternal lineswill match that of descendants, possibly carrying differentsurnames, in the Carolinas where weknow that some of the Tuscaroraremained or married and assimilated. Albert Albertson, Sr. My full-blooded Tuscarora Great Great Grandfather Stephen Owens was married to a white doctor Lois / Louise Cadwell/Colwell/ Colwell . William Bush William Hardy A lock icon or https:// means youve safely connected to the official website. Could you please tell me if the surname Wilson was ever a Tuscarora name. The following ancestors have been documented to have been resident, prior to 12 July 1729, in the portion of the Province of Carolina which became North Carolina. Is the name Lassiter out of Bertie County NC associated with the Native Americans in that area. My question for anyone who knows is about Tuscarora marriage and naming practices. Thomas Harrison Thannks. Looking for information on Goins, Maynor, and America Merica Manuel. I have a picture of her headstone and copy of her death certificate. Before the naming of these settlers, please allow focus on the early surnames who arrived before 1755. Complete verbatim transcription of all Secretary of State Wills, and all other wills as well, not included in either Grimes, Olds, Mitchell, or Bradley. Nicholas Hunter (of Onslow) Secure websites use HTTPS certificates. I have no males left in my Familyany Help???? What state are your Brooks from? John Holmes That is assumed, unless they are labeled as African or Indian or something else. John McKinne Do you know of the name Taconte or Davonte. Most Popular Names. Fill out lineage charts and family group sheets. James Leigh, Jr. Francis Pugh How or is there a record of the genealogy of the Native tribes in eastern Carolina? Thomas Avent Does anyone know if this is true. John Cannon John Bass Peter Pearson Daniel Shine John Fonville Enoch Ward What does your dna test say and where did you have it done at. Thomas Elliott 9-42. Munroe, John Cuthbert. Thomas Parker (of Nansemond/Chowan) Some newly freed Black folks who could read chose unique names they . Sarah (Helmot) Leigh When you find a record that interests you, you can obtain a copy through mail or email. I am a descendant of David Howell too. George Williams Early North Carolina Settlers, 1700s-1900s This unique collection is comprehensive in its coverage of early North Carolina marriage records, death records, land records, historical sketches, and biographies referencing approximately 200,000 individuals. Joseph Poitevint surnames (North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky) Brass Ankles (South Carolina) Carmel Indians (Ohio) Cubans (North Carolina) Guineas (West Virginia Melungeon) Lumbee/Croatan Indian (North and South Carolina) Pamunkey/Powhatan Indians (Virginia) Redbones (Louisiana via the Carolinas) Melungeon and Robert Peele III John Hinton Leonard Loftin Thomas Relfe ,Richard Rustull, Sr., Richard Rustull, Jr., Edward Rutland, James Rutland, John Rutland, Joseph Scott, Nicholas Sessums, Prudence (Sherrod) Brown, Henry Hendry Smith, John Smith, Sr., Malachi Smith, Thomas Smith II, Roger Snell, Sr., Roger Snell, Jr., Dr. James Speir, John Spivey, Matthew Spivey, Sr., Thomas Spivey, Samuel Spruill, Sr., John Stancell, Sr.,John Sumner, Joseph Sutton, Jeremiah Symonds, William Thomas, John Vaughan, Thomas Wallis, William Wallis/Wallace, Arnold White II, Jr., Henry White, Sr., Henry White, Jr.,Patrick White, William Whitfield II, Henry Woodhouse, John Woodhouse, Sr., John Woodhouse, Jr., John Yelverton, Jr. #North Carolina Genealogy #Genealogy #First Families of North Carolina, Your email address will not be published. Her father was Sylvestor Taylor. Learn how your comment data is processed. Any additional information would be very helpful. The searchable online collection currently contains. Ann (Stafford) Forbes Shannon my dad was John Ellis Messer I am not sure how many generations it runs for sure, but my daughter had a DNA test and it showed a little native Like 1-1.5 %, Jean, Hi there so glad to see your response! Robert Peele I This list constitutes only those ancestors represented in the Order; additional ancestors continue to be proven, documented and added to our rolls. Thomas Kirby, Sr. To learn more, view our full privacy policy. Francis Rountree Patrick White Researching ancestors believed to have been enslaved can be challenging, since the record trail is spotty prior to 1865. John Hinnant I Mr. Small, my G grandmother was Clara Small and I am a Ruffin and the Smalls, Bonds and Smallwoods are said to be related families so if you find any info on anyone from the India Woods area please send me an email (josh3609@gmail.com) sirthanks in advance!! 6 D2s; Eaker, Lorena Shell, ed. Grace (Bennett) Hill Elias Fort Pingback: Borderlands Deeds and the Cain Surname | Native Heritage Project, I am descended from William Cane who died in 1732 in Bertie Precinct NC and married an Elizabeth Hardy. First Families of North Carolina info: The following ancestors have been documented to have been resident, prior to 12 July 1729, in the portion of the Province of Carolina which became North Carolina. Joseph Mayo John Jenkins John Leigh I do not know Hatties maiden name. William Barclift II William Foster William Charlton pp. To learn more, view our full privacy policy. John Small In the census of 1880 the number was down to some 400. Could this Esther Gibson by chance be one of the pocket of Indian familys recorded as living near Sumter SC in 1800. Any information would be helpful. You may notice thattwo of these names, Miller and Smith, arenames that were also in common between the NC group and the War of 1812 records. Richard Stiball Richard Dorman John Lee, Sr. William Loveridge When Virginia ratifielded its race laws in 1823, half his decendants moved to KY and IN. I am through Ancestry and FTdna ,Related to the Gibsons, Hicks, Owens, Rogers,Stone, Walker and Wheelers. Nearly 1,500 Bible records (lists of birth, marriage, and death information written in North Carolina family Bibles) from the 2000+ copies of various donated family Bibles held by the State Archives of North Carolina. They could be part of the Machapunga Tuscarora.I used to have Pierce friends from Piny Woods. William Johnson (of Chowan) I have alwasys been told she was of Indian descent. James Bryant, Jr. Jesse Barnes Thomas Cook Edward Norwood Thanks! John Drake Learn about genealogy resources available in our print and digital collections. Jeremiah Symonds The name has various spellings and includes GRAY and GREY - sometimes different spellings occur in the same generation of a single family.The first Gray to arrive in the United States was John Gray in about 1620.The origins of the name would seem to be multiple. John Shine Common Cherokee surnames include Rogers, Starr, McDaniel, Lowrey, Gunter, Hicks, Kingfisher, Vann, Ward, Adair, Crittenden, Cornsilk, Sizemore and Smith. John Speir William Hancock II, Lemuel Lamb Hardy, William Hardy, Richard Hill, William Hill, Richard HodgesX, William Hooker, Nicholas Hunter, Robert Hunter, Jonathan Jarvis, Evan Jones, Sr., Evan Jones, Jr., Capt. James Campen John Parrish Good luck, I hope you can find out if your ancestor is related. John Belman I also found a Chief Thomas Howell who signed to sell part of the Woods reservation in NC to move to NY. Christopher Nicholson, Sr. However, I didnt see the surname listed here. Samuel Wheatley I Ancestor Biographies: William Bennett Solomon Turner William Maund, Jr. Robert Peele IV George Fort II Many were obviously the same peoplesigning different deeds, for example, butthere were were many different surnames. Thomas Loftin John Barclift Samuel Nicholson Forebears knows about 332,327 unique surnames in North Carolina and there are 30 people per name. James Dauge Heres a link that tells about DNA testing for Native people. William Bailey Family background is supposed to be Tuscarora or Shawnee, from that area. Are we talking about the same William Cain or Cane? Cader Powell State Government websites value user privacy. Ive traced my ancestry back to a woman named DaKe and she was a Tuscarora native who lived in North Carolina. However, it is actually documented in several books and it is not hidden..just not broadcasted. Jonathan Jarvis Thomas Bonner, Sheriff Thomas Bonner, Joseph Boon, Thomas Boswell, Sr., John Branch, William Bridgers, Henry Bright, John Bright, Edward Bryan, Needham Bryan, Sr., James Bryant, Sr., James Bryant, Jr., Lewis Bryant, John Bunn, John Cake, Sr., Moore Carter, Edmund Chancey, Sr., William Charles,William Charlton, Robert Coleman, John Collins, John Cotton, William Coward, Robert Coxe, Sr., William Stancell Crisp, Thomas Cullen, John Culpeper, George Cnys/Cunitz/Kuntz/Koonce, Johan Cnys/Koonce, James Curry, Robert Daniel I, Nicholas Daw, Francis Delamare, John Dew II, John Dickinson, John Drake,XGov. Joseph Boon Major Clarke George Sutton I Maps & Plats Index Iredell 1-reel 1924-1981. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. . Joseph Scott The first mention of Craven as a surname in Yorkshire appears to be a Thomas de Craven, son of Ragnald de Rawdon, in the early 13th century. Youll have to go up the tree and back down to find a Blount male. Ebenezer Slade Richard Whitehurst 2.1 Books. William Daw, Sr. Advice on the first three steps of sound genealogical research: getting organized, beginning with census and vital records; and extending your search to more detailed sources. Robert Ellis Thomas Pierce Im lookimg for Mary Dennis, born around 1784 in the Bertie County area. 1 are the following:John Alston, Sr., of Chowan Co., NC;William Bennettof Northampton Co., NC;JohnandJames Drakeof Bertie Co., NC, andJohn Collins; Gov. My ancestor was Sarah Jane Guy, whose parents are listed on her death certificate as Adam and Eliza; however, the information was supplied by her husband and it should likely have been Branson and Eliza. He said the were from a tribe that lived on the towpath on the Potomac river in that area. Thank you. William Elliott Thomas White My DNA shows about 11% native, 2% asian. James Boone Jonathan Standley been supplied in brackets. I have traced back a direct line to John Smith Son of Edith Smith and Samuel Smith Jr. Have been doing my Family Tree and hit a wall at my 4th Grandfather Reuben(Rubin) Blount/Blunt (born abt.1765_1775 in NC). Roger Snell, Jr. Cornelius Loftin James Drake Benjamin Lane James Long IV the original; some typographical errors have been corrected. Edmund Pearce, Sr. John Bryan (of Craven) To Roberta or anyone else- Thomas Walton, Sr. William Bright,William Bryan, Edward Cannon, John Coward, John Davenport, Sr., William Gause/Goss, Thomas Graves, William Horn, Arthur Jordan, Joseph Lane, Sr., Leonard Loftin, Thomas Mewborn/Mewboorn, John Porter, Jr./Sr., Christian Sloback, Benjamin Small, Robert Turner. My great great grandfathers name was William Cope. Much information never seen before, and many mistakes corrected. John Culpeper John Herring, Sr. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Hello. A bus camera captured the near miss as it happened on Thursday morning. Christopher Dale Ancestor Biographies: John Wynns They are both listed as Native American on the 1890 marriage records for Victoria and her marriage to James Newcomb. Thomas Blount II It generally refers to racial, ethnic or cultural roots. John Peirce This is as far as I have been able to trace back. Joseph Whitehead Henry Norman II John Brown In early records, names were spelled a variety of ways, so I would expect to see it written either way. See More on What the Archives Has to Offer, North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, An official website of the State of North Carolina, Advisory Council on Film, Television, and Digital Streaming, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion, county records related to bonds, courts, land, marriage, wills and estates, and taxes, Contact the archivists at the State Archives. Samuel Pike I I have managed to find Bransons widow and her family with her second husband, but am interested in what else you may have found on Sarahs and Charless siblings to see if it could be of any help in finding out more about Branson and Eliza. Ancestor Biographies: (However on her Death certificate is states Black.) John Spann, John Speir, Dr. Godfrey Spruill, William Strickland, George Sutton, Nathaniel Sutton, Stephen Swaine, Thomas Symons, Phillip Torksey, Susannah [__] Travis, Henry Turner, Matthias Tyson/Tison, ThomasTyson, Jeremiah Vail, Thomas Vinson, Thomas Waller, Robert West, Jr., William Weston,Thomas White, Joseph Whitehead, Col. William Whitehead, William Whitfield, Sr., Thomas Whitmel II, John Williams, Jr., Lewis Williams, WilliamWilliams, Robert Willson, William Willson, Lidia Windley, Robert Windley,XHenry Woodward, Thomas Wynne. Though the library is the hub of our information for family history research, we've aggregated other resources from across our divisions, museums, historic sites and other programs below that may help you in your search. William Wallis Thank you. please let me know. Samuel Ruffin How many generations does a bloodline run? I have also learned but can not verify that there may have been Native American on my grandmothers side (Smithwick, Williams, Walker, Eason, Gibson) from the Martin County and earlier counties. Charles Blount Christopher, Baron de Graffenreid Thomas Blount, John Bond, Richard Bond,XCapt. Heads of families at the first census of the United States taken in the year 1790 : North Carolina - North, S. N. D. (Simon Newton Dexter), 1849-1924 [Type written book, indexed.] Thomas Gregory Transatlantic origins are given where known, and colonial origins discussed. William Barclift I Solomon Alston Order of First Families of North Carolina, Ancestor Biographies:Vol. William Rhodes, Sr. Richard Bounds Nicholas Smith Katherine (_____) Langston John Henby, Sr. John Blount (1721) The transacations after 1802 involved people, chiefs mostly, from the NY Tuscarora reservation dealing with the land in North Carolina. Let me know if yal have any info ! Edward Cannon For more information, contact ETHS at 865-215-8824 or by e-mail. Albert Albertson, Sr.,Nathaniel Albertson,Simon Alderson, Sr., John Alston, Sr., John Archbell, William Bailey, Henry Baker II, Thomas Barecock, Edward Barnes, Jacob Barnes, Joseph Barnes, John Bass, William Bateman, Abraham Baum, William Bennett, Ann Bigg, Benjamin Blanchard, Capt. Jacob Overman II document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Thomas Horn Richard Williford II I really don;t understand a lot of this..lol Since she was his daughter, and married my grandfather X6 I am assuming Christian, Soloman and the other children were 1/2 native. finding info to prove Tuscarora lineage is not easy. Id also like to find some information on this link to the Tuscarora as my Russell line is German, Irish & Cherokee. I am also looking for information on Samuel Smith. Thanks for any help! John Harrison I Samuel Harrell Barnaby McKinne | Ups and Downs of Family History V2.0, Edward Cannon (1635-1729) Probated Will in Bath County NC 10 Jun 1729 naming 3 enslaved persons, Early Long Island Wills of Suffolk County 1691-1703, by William S Pelletreau, published in 1897, Peregrine Stanbrough 1702 Probated Will in Southampton, Suffolk County, NY naming two enslaved personsWill & Isabel, Amy McDaniel Pollock, 1820 US Census in Jones County NC, enumerating one enslaved female, John McDaniel 1817 will in Jones County NC, naming seven enslaved persons, Follow My Family's Twisted Tree on WordPress.com. He was hung by the Adamance River in NC along with five other men in 1771. John Pretlow Tuscarora surnames recorded from NY in the War of 1812 include: Allen, Beach, Blacknose, Cusick, Fox, Green, Henry, (possibly), Miller, Mount Pleasant, Patterson, Pemberton, Peter (possibly), Printup, Sky, Smith (possibly), Thompson, Williams. Robert Forster John Clarke I Lemuel Lamb Hardy First Families of Virginia (FFV) were those families in Colonial Virginia who were socially prominent and wealthy, but not necessarily the earliest settlers. I am the 5th great granddaughter of Dake Boston,( Tuscarora) her granddaughter was Elizabeth Boston Brooks who married a Tuscarora, George Washington Brooks who was bonded out and fought with the Confederates. Looking at the War of 1812 records for the Seneca and Oneida, the tribes that adopted the Tuscarora, there were few if any English names, so the Tuscarora people may well have abandoned most English names from NC, returning to mostly Native names and later readopting possibly different English or French surnames. 1. ej I have always been told that we were of Cherokee descent but the cope name seems to be Tuscarora. I wonder if she was adopted? I have a book called Seven Generations of Iroquois Leadership, Lt. Cornelius Cusick is in it.. on the front page of the book is a picture of him and he looks as English as an English man can, he is wearing an army coat with medals , he was born on the Tuscarora Reserve.. his grandfather was Nicholas Kaghnatsho Cusick.. Thomas Peirce Transcription of Provincial North Carolina Wills, 1663-1729/30, Volume 2, Testators L-Z. Perhaps he studied Tuscarora Culture, life & hardships of this tribe. M. Beauchamp and including extensive annotations, may be Robert Warburton First Families of America are families who have been settled in the American colonies before the American Revolutionary War and/or the first families of any state. Samuel Pike II Thomas Palin, Jr. John Smithwick Francis Boykin William Ruffin William Hooks, Jr. They did settle in Martinsburg, WV, which I believe, has a connection with the Tuscarora. Johan Cnys/Koonce They descended from English colonists who primarily settled at Jamestown, Williamsburg, the Northern Neck and along the James River and other navigable waters in Virginia during the 17th century. I have been told that my gggrandmother on my Jones grandfathers side, (I have her death certificate and she is listed as negro) Martha Ann Taylor Jones was Native American. John Baptista Ashe The State Archives has many materials in its holding that are useful for genealogical research, including county records related to bonds, courts, land, marriage, wills and estates, and taxes. Samuel Swann Hardcover, 8 x 11, xii, 437 pages, Clearfield Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 2008,$30.00. Edmund Bellinger, Landgrave Now being recognized for it vs being called something else is another story. The earliest European expeditions in North Carolina began in the early to mid-1500s by Spanish and English explorers. After checking outtheir genealogy FAQs, you cancontact the library's genealogy expertsthrough the library's website. George Powers Robert Patterson Matthew Spivey The prices listed include postage costs, and check or money order is payable and should be sent to: John A. Brayton, 1900 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 Thomas Ward They are related to the Spellers and Bond. Notes on colonial North Carolina, 1700-1750 LDS Genealogy. Henry Palin, Sr. Page 59-60. John Yelverton, Jr. Samuel Williams Warren Andrews Share your family tree and photos with the people you know . Thomas Smith I Robert Windley James Foyle Francis Shackelford Online Resources Online tools to help with genealogical research and other North Carolina related topics. William Lawrence Joseph Chew Its meaning varies and such differences are contingent upon time and place. Today, there is a large population of Jumpers in Rockingham County and many are aware of having both Native and African American heritage. Index to Vital Statistics - Deaths Iredell 1913-1965. MELUS James Curry Hardcover, 6 x 9, xiv, 521 pages, Baltimore, Md., 2014,$35.00. Many are knowledgeable of this fact - others are not. John Sholar John Hardy Secure websites use HTTPS certificates. Daniel Jackson, Sr. Richard Allen, Jr. Sarah (Reeves) Hicks Thomas Mewboorn I am currently researching a family group from the NC Tuscarora called variously Keziah, Casiah, Kesiah, and many other variants. Yorkshire. Timothy Clare William Watkins Edmund Pearce, Jr. William Martin my name is Norma fine maiden name is Howell my dads name was Lester Edward Howell his dads name was Clarence Orlin Howell, is this somehow a connection here. John Foreman Jacob Overman I Thomas Smith II William Woodley Later they migrated to New York. Adam Ferguson, Jr. I'm John Croom. John Lawrance I German Speaking People West of the Catawba River in North Carolina 1750 . John Mitchell Henry White, Sr. English origins are given where known, and colonial origins are discussed. Thanks. John Nelson, Sr. Joseph Glaister According to family lore, we are of Tuscaroran descent. Edward Trotman Abigail (Prescott) Bounds @Laura, please feel free to contact me directly at americanhaggardhousewife (AT) gmail.com. John Falconar William Brown (of Martin) Abraham Mitchell, Jr. I was told she and her daughter were both Tuscarora. Thomas Tyson John Vaughan Jacob Pope (d. 1772) Whether you're just getting started putting together your family tree or are a family history research pro with years of experience, chances are the State Library has a resource guide, database, digital collection, or other material that can help you with your genealogy project. By country & year of birth. Walter Lane Evan Jones, Sr. Of the Tuscarora in NY who had claims from the War of 1812,three surnames were in common with the NC Tuscarora,Allen, Miller and possiblySmith. Joseph Fulford, Sr. Richard Barfield, Jr. Thomas Keile John Mann Lewis Bryant John Aldridge On her death certificate she was listed as neuro. Roger Mason, Sr. John Raper The List of Eight Keziahs chose their name sometime around 1750. Thomas Futrell found a book David Cusick wrote. Richard Vick I Moses Tyson Edward Holmes, Sr. William Read I am trying to do my tree too.

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