Pender County, NC

Posted Queries for March thru June 1999

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WOOTEN posted by Felicity Abresch on Saturday, March 6, 1999: I am looking for information anyone has about the first WOOTENs who lived around the Maple Hill area, as my family now lives there.

MARSHBURN posted by Michelle M. Laughlin on Wednesday, March 10, 1999: MARSHBURN--I am looking for any information on my grandfather, Dr. Eustis Randolph Marshburn, born Oct 27, 1887 in Maple Hill, Pender Co., N.C. I believe his parents to be J. H. Marshburn (1853-1932) and Rachel Marshburn (1845-1928). He graduated from Emory Uiversity and was a doctor at the state prison in Raiford, FL. My mother was 9 years old when he died in 1934 or 1935 and we have limited information on him. Any ancestor or descendent information on this branch of the Marshburn family would be greatly appreciated.

BRADHAM, GILMAN, MCCANNE, MURRAY, ROWE posted by Carrie Rowe on Wednesday, April 7, 1999: Looking for more info on John GILMAN who married Jane MCCANNE. Their daughter,Mary Ann,married Christopher H.Rowe. The Gilmans and McCannes probably lived in Duplin,but I think John had land in Pender. Family history says that the BRADHAMS are kin to the MCCANNES. I would like more info on that too. Christopher ROWE later married Susan Margaret MURRAY.

MOTT, MOTTE, REAVES posted by Nancy Formy-Duval on Saturday, April 10, 1999: Looking for information on William C. MOTT or MOTTE, born around 1801 in Pender County. Married Mary(?). Children are Matilda, b. 1829; Hinton, b. 1831; Mary E, b. 1833; John Mack, b. 1838 (?). John Mack was my ggrandfather. He married Mary C. REAVES and had two sons, William Val and John Van. But I have not been able to verify Wm. C. other than one reference on a census list. Any information will be appreciated.

BLOODWORTH, WALKER posted by Debbie Reitz on Tuesday, April 20, 1999: I n addition to my other Query on the BLOODWORTH & WALKER surnames,I have also found out that Johnny and Carolyn (BLOODWORTH) WALKER owned a large area of land and had slaves.The 1790 census has a John WALKER having 61.This could be true.My Grandmother has confirmed that he had slaves,but I dont know a way to back up this information.If you have any ideas please E-mail me!Thanks!Debbie Debbieritz@aol.com

JORDAN, WOODCOCK posted by Peggy Edwards on Friday, May 14, 1999: Does anyone know when the following two were married and what county? I believe Pender, but not sure. Walter Lee WOODCOCK Born: April 28, 1879 Died: April 30, 1953 Married to:Bertha JORDAN (WOODCOCK) Born July 14, 1885 Lived in Pender County, (Atkinson, NC)

ORR posted by Robert Kelley on Saturday, May 15, 1999: Hello, I am looking for anyone with any information on the ORR family.My mother was Mildred Marie,(better known as Marie.Her brother and one sister still live in Burgaw and Montague respectively.Orr Farm Road is the road to my grandfather Robert H. ORR Sr's farm. He was better known as Herman ORR.There are still a pile of Orr's in the area,but my contacts have very little information.Could anyone be of assistance? Thank you all for time and trouble in advance.

HERRING, TALLEY, WELLS posted by Cheryl Lewis Altfeder on Tuesday, May 25, 1999: I am just beginning my search for ancestors. I need info on Daniel WELL and Alice TALLEY. They had at least one daughter Loula Gernade WELLS HERRING. Any info would be appreciated.

GEORGE posted by David George on Friday, May 28, 1999: My ancestors came from the Pender area (Burgaw) from at least 1790's to W.W.II. I am trying to find out anything on a David GEORGE born about 1790 and who had two sons, Edward GEORGE, born 1815 and David GEORGE, born 1828. The son David died in Nov. or Dec. 1885, perhaps in Wilmington.

BENTON, BLAND, GORE, STANLEY, STANLY, THARP, THORPE posted by Billy D. Bland on Tuesday, June 1, 1999: I am new at this genealogy game, but would like to learn more about my family. In particular, I am seeking information on my grandfather, William B. Bland b 07/12/1856 married to Melvina T. Benton b 08/14/1876. I know that he was married again after Melvina died, but I do not know to whom. I would like to learn the dates of death of both parties, the name of the second wife, and the names of all his children. My great grandfather was William A. Bland married to Alice Gore. Dates, places, and names of children are unknown. Any information on these two would be appreciated. My family was from what is now Brunswick County, but they moved around a lot including Pender County. I have a lot a gaps in my family background, and would appreciate any information that may be provided. Billy D. Bland

HENRY, WOOTEN posted by John H. Croom, III on Friday, June 11, 1999: I am looking for leads to the current owners of any family bibles relating to Dr. John Campbell HENRY,b 1820, his wife, the former Charlotte WOOTEN,,b 1826, and/or to their offspring. John Croom

DUFF, GURGANIOUS, WOODCOCK posted by Peggy Edwards on Sunday, June 20, 1999: My mother's name was Ruby Kathleen WOODCOCK, born 12/29/16; died 10/16/64 mar. Johnnie Neal DUFF born 4/16/14 Duplin County, died 9/23/70; they were married in Dillon, SC 7/1/32 lived in Pender County where I was born Peggy Jean DUFF, Burgaw, NC. My gmother's name on my father's side was Tina Eva GURGANIOUS. Would love to find out any info on the Gurganious family. I know she had brother's and some sisters don't know how many and can not remember their names I was very young the last time we visited and believe it was somewhere near Wilmington? in Duplin County not sure though.