"The North-Carolina Mercury and Salisbury Advertizer," [1799-1801], Reynolds, Juanita. As previously mentioned, a Henry Sluder Sr. is later found in a very early 1753 Rowan Co Court record. Chasing Pearsons but the spelling is all over the place and this could well be one of ours. 1715 in Anne Aundrel, Md. //dump($i); (LogOut/ Original Bryan Station Settlement included George Forbush, Samuel Davis(or Davies), and Edward Huges. I used to love imagining that Mary had walked in my back yard! 1, February 1996, Rowan County Register, PO Box 1948, Salisbury, NC 28145)) During the Civil War, Catawba College went through a strain of resources and the college had to be closed in 1923 due to World War I. This was a very active time period as families began migrating to the area in vast numbers. Cyriacus was a community leader. Samuel Rothrock's Diary," (Lutheran, 1834-1883). Other travel groups from Virginia were the Stone, Lovill, Stow, Denny, Fulk, Key, Faulkner, Dunnegan, Cook, Smith, Jones and Needham families. But no mention of poor Michael, that I can find, although he was granted land that was recorded the same day as the Garretts and Martin Wallock. Carolina Cradle, page 33 and 34, said he moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania 1n 1735 and back to Maryland in 1739, on to Virginia in 1743 and then to North Carolina in 1748. He is recorded in a 1739 Orange Co, VA tithe (tax) list as Henry Sluter. "Rowan County Loose Estate Papers: Brown,", Linn, Jo White. 6/9/1731 in Watertown, Mass. "Rowan County Natives Buried in the Old Wetaug Cemetery," [Wetaug, Illinois], Condon, Sindey S. and Darrell Dexter. Iredell County was formed from Rowan County in 1788. I watched your YouTube video on the census and it cleared up some questions Ive had. The following links provide access to select sets of historical county maintenance maps that NCDOT's Mapping Section stores in its archives 1930 NC County Road Maps (8.9 MB) 1936 NC County Road Maps (9.5 MB) 1944 NC County Road Maps (21.4 MB) 1949 NC County Road Maps (24.0 MB) 1953 NC County Road Maps (23.1 MB) 1957 NC County Road Maps (22.1 MB) "1759 Rowan County Militia List,", Linn, Jo White. William was my 6th Great Grandfather through his son Shadrach who married Sarah Katherine Turner, niece of Roger, Edward & Thomas Turner. He had a brother, Thomas Henderson. Approved. Signed dated, published George E. Forbis 1736 D. 1807 M.1st 1756 Isaac Ferree b. V Settlement in present-day Catawba County began after 1740, during the period before and after the French & Indian Wars. I believe these are the 2 Roberts brother that are shown on the Dutchmans Creek Plat Map along with the Bryan, Wilcox, etc. The earliest German settler in the piedmont area of NC would be Schnepp and Ardnt in accordance to my research. Married a Bryan is all we know. The Black Books: Calendar of State Papers(Annapolis, MD: Hall of Records Commission, 1943) No.1, pages 60-61, George E. Forbush was one of a group of settlers on the Prince George County frontier who drew up a petition to Governor Samuel Ogle some time after May 1739, to the effect that the court of judicature(being) from 120 to 200 miles awaythe petitioners. "Items from Salisbury Newspapers 1832, 1833," Special Collections, Cooper Library, Clemson University. I donated my completed project to my childrens elementary school, which is appropriately named Mary Bryan! History and Development of the Jersey Settlement, NC | Origins of the Jersey Settlement of Rowan County, North Carolina First Families of Jersey Settlement By Ethel Stroupe 1996 (Reprinted by permission of the author from vol. "Tips for Genealogists Working in North Carolina Records,", Terrell, Kay. North Carolina Census 1790 -1840. Yadkin Co. A Poindexter man moved their monuments and desecrated their grave causing the problem. Your comment prompted me to look at the list again and I found 3 more ancestors or affiliates from Second Germanna. "Salisbury, North Carolina, Death Register September 1909-10 October 1911,", Linn, Jo White. Chronicles of Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virgina 1745-1800 Today, the Salisbury National Cemetery exists to commemorate the Union soldiers who lost their lives at the Confederate prison during its operation. Q 1731 D. 12/23/1791, James Forbis b. est 1740 D.. 11/1831 in Kentucky m. Hannah Turner abt 1760 dtr Roger. Mary Forbis b. "Unclaimed State Land Grants in Rowan,", Enochs, Richard A. Change). 9/4/1679, James Sr Jones b. P Significant numbers of German immigrants came to the area, but as I review the names listed, they all appear to be English surnames and not German. Categories: Rowan County, North Carolina | North Carolina History, Early Settlers Definition: Profiles for adult pioneers that were living in Rowan County, North Carolina prior to 1800. I wonder if Ernest has more information on this? (And thanks for the information on the Davie County Meyers, who definitely were not my line.) Keep in mind that it was the English who were recording these names and they spelled them as they heard them. Note that all four of these men are documented as having been in Rowan by 1752. Oh, I know exactly what you mean about the varied spellings! Arthur Forbis b. George Forbis bef. C.085.30001, and (3) MS Tax Lists. Livingstone College (1879) was founded by a group of African-American pastors to teach students how to assist the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Augusta County,Va. Men in Rowan County served in various regiments. What I need to know..family info has it that 4 Jones brothers from Wales came here. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 16:52. Ingredients. . 21, 1747 (335) McCuty vs. George Forbush and Olive his wife April 20, 1746. Isothermal Community College LibraryPO Box 804Springdale, NC 28160-0804Phone: 828-395-1307Website, Rowan Public Library201 W Fisher StSalisbury NC, 28144Phone: 980-432-8670FacebookWebsite. Many scenarios come into play with surname spellings. Just found this wonderful site as I am researching the families of my Boone ancestors and a William and Edward Roberts who are also my descendants through William who was born abt. S Vol.3 page 33 Nov. 21,1747 (335) McCuty vs. George Forbush and Olive his wife April 20,1746. He was in the back parts of Prince George County, Maryland four years later. Welsh immigrants living in Pennsylvania come to North Carolina and settle mainly along the Northeast Cape Fear River (in present-day Pender County), in an area that becomes known as the Welsh Tract. 1725 D. 1758/1759 M. 2nd 1761 James Jones b. The younger Garret (Daniel) had a second grant, (as did his father) but his first sounds as if it is either adjacent or very near Michaels , which was:North side of the Yadkin River, about a half mile above the mouth of Reedy Creek, while Daniels was: North bank of the Yadkin Riverincluding the mouth of Reedy Branch. Reedy Creek is in the southern part of present-day Rowan, and not far from the Cabarrus and Stanly lines. I havent found the marriage record yet to cement this. 1, 2. David paid 150 of this and a judgement in the amount of 1205.8.7 was ending result. Morgan Bryan owned land in present day Yadkin, Davie, Surry and Wilkes Co NC. Could I please have more info on David & James Jones and also Peter Smith? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Be the First to Know of new additions on Piedmont Trails, Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), The Keowee Trail-The Splendor Of An Old Road, https://virginiapioneers.net/counties/countysurry.html, http://www.vagenweb.org/shenandoah/wars/bacons_rebellion.html, Early Settlements & Surnames of Tennessee 1756-1780, Early Families of Wilkes County, North Carolina, Early Tennessee Settlers of the Watauga Settlement of Washington County, First Major Route of The Colonies-The King's Highway, Early Settlers Along The Catawba River 1744-1750, Colonial Land Grant Records of North Carolina State Library Raleigh, NC. Guide to Rowan County, North Carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. Rowan County RENSHAW N. F. and SLOAN E. Mrs. 1-Aug 1865 Mecklenburg County RESSAK Sarah and REA . In the middle of the nineteenth century, a community appropriately known as Gold Hill prospered for several years during North Carolinas gold rush. Several of them (and their neighbors) are found in the records of the Williams Township Congregation which was located near Bethlehem, PA (then Bucks, now Northampton). In 1672, George Fox and William Edmundson traveled to America. My Jones ancestor was also related to the Boones, later on. Delivered to Jno. A Division of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. off of Speer Road, Boonville, NC. THE FOREST BEFORE THE WHITE MAN'S AXE I also have Michael Miers purchasing land from H McCullock in Rowan County Book 4 pp 888 during 1762. It is a pity because lack of documentation has basically put an end to my family research. U Soon after their arrival, new settlements and roads were quickly developed. Braun managed to secure his wealth through different ventures while he lived in Rowan County, and he built the two story stone house in Salisbury. "Loose Records of Wardens of the Poor in Rowan County 1771-1871,". James was fined five shillings for contempt of court and five shillings for swearing in accordance to Rowan County Court Minutes. Due to the information I have found on your site regarding the Regulator and tax problems i think they did not own land until 1761 as it is then I found records for the Bear Creek and Dutchmans Creek properties. [Identifies following free African American surnames in Rowan County: Allen, Baltrip, Brandon, Carter, Chavis, Deormond (see introduction), Faggot, Ferguson, Foquett, Freeman, Grimes, Hains, Harris, Locklear, Mitchell, Stewart, Taborn, Valentine. These families are documented as living in the area due to land ownership records. The Zimmermans were one of these families. none of us have been able to determine who Georges father was. Jan. of 2004, this marker reads: Olif Forbis 1715-1785 For state-wide archival repositories, see North Carolina Archives and Libraries. Which names are you thinking of, Steven? Numerous Rowan natives became famous. A total of 1006 people inhabited Wilkes County "beyond the crest of the Blue Ridge" in 1790. Peter sold his property to John Mitchell in 1758. The Meyer/Miers/ Meyers, etc, resided in the area where Cabarrus, Rowan and Stanly converge, (near St. Johns and Organ Lutheran churches) and I believe the others did as well. What was the criteria for the selection of the names on the list? Thank you Carol. Rowan citizens eventually composed the Rowan Resolves, an article composed in support of American Independence. For the most part, the land deeds for these settlers date during the years of 1760, 1761 and 1762. Walden, John State, George Forbush and Doby Chas. Rankin, S.M., George Swelle, and Adelaide Price. He was living in this area and moved with the Bryans and Boones to Kentucky. John Parker owned land in present day Yadkin Co, Surry Co. and Grayson Co. Va. Rowan County; Confederate Prison (Salisbury). William S. Powell, ed. By 1800 Ashe County had 435 families and a total population of 2785 persons including slaves. Excellent sources given !! Thanks for sharing. Thomas T. Waterman, a renowned historian of architecture, referred to the house as the noblest of the North Carolina stone houses.. Walden, John State, George Forbush and Doby Chas. David is buried at Eatons Baptist Church. I too am interested in the 2nd Germanna Colony members who came to the Yadkin River Valley around 1750. Heinegg, Paul. N It was formed in 1753 from Anson County, whose early records were lost to fire. d. 12 November 1768 in Rowan, Yadkin, NC. In 1753, nearly 350 residents of Anson County petitioned the North Carolina legislature to form a separate county. "The McCubbins Collection: The Rowan Public Library, Salisbury, NC,", Linn, Jo White. "Excerpts from The North Carolina Mercury, published in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina by Coupee," (1799-1800), "Bed and Breakfast," [Stewart-Marsh House], "Bed and Breakfast," [Louis H. Clement House], "Burning of John Houser's House in 1819,", "Delegates to the North Carolina Constitutional Conventions--1788, 1789,", Linn, Jo White. Included are all Heads of Household in the US Federal Census of 1790 and their spouses while living in Rowan County. Book 4 pp 919 and then sold the remaining of his property to Oliver Wallace in 1764 Book pp 299. This is a partial listing of early inhabitants settling along the Yadkin River. Rowan County (N.C.) -- Genealogy Publisher Carnahan Press Collection statelibrarypennsylvania; americana Digitizing sponsor This project is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries Contributor The Moseley Map was created in 1733 by Edward Moseley (1682-1749), who was Surveyor General of North Carolina from 1710 just after the famous John Lawson and was marketed at the time as "A New and Correct Map of the Province of North Carolina." This was part of the Bryan family that stayed in Virginia rather than returning to Ireland. Two of the Boones lived and died near my ancestor in Putnam County, Indiana. As you have noted, Blankenbakers are among these settlers. My ancestor ended up in Putnam County, Indiana, after leaving Casey County, Kentucky. Rowan County is located in the central portion of North Carolina and was named for Matthew Rowan, Governor of North Carolina at the time. 3 oz (80g) caster sugar (superfine sugar or regular white sugar; do not . Clerk Superior Court has divorce records from 1881, probate and court records.[3]. Shook, Pauline Moser and John C. Roberts. I saw elsewhere that you had referenced Carolina Cradle by Robert Ramsey, so you know what he had to say about the difficulty of finding Germans early on. Senator, and Theo Buerbaum, renown photographer, are two other important Rowan natives. Henderson was born in Hanover County, Virginia Colony on April 20, 1735. I can find no record of my William and Edward Roberts after 1749 in Frederick Co., Md. "An Overview of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rowan County, North Carolina,", Linn, Jo White. Blanckenbuhler generally became Blankenbaker, Schluchter became Sluder and Fleischmann became Fleshman. North Carolina Early Marriages Early Marriages Submitted by C. W. Barnum January 1, 2014 Back to North Carolina Marriages Index Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina are coming online in 2014. This page was last modified 01:19, 9 June 2021. I can account that William Ellis is the head of the family and that John, James Jr. and Benjamin are his sons. By the way, my name is Jason Forbus (just realized WP signs me as cantasogni). Enter your location: TY. Catawba College (1851), one of the oldest colleges in North Carolina, was originally created to teach ministers of the German Reformed Church. John W. Ellis; Christian Reid; Lee S. Overman; Augustus Leazer; Livingston College; Gold Hill Mining District; Old Stone House; Catawba College. North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program website. The timeline period of this listing pertains to the years of 1748 through 1770. "Sanborn City Maps," [Salisbury, 1880s-1930s], Linn, Jo White. Eliza H. 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