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The Sisters Kernachan
"Sister" KERNACHAN born Mecklenburg Co., Va., Nov. 3, 1791; died March 1, 1847; moved to Tenn. in 1818; married Abram Kernachan (died March 12, 1833), 1820, and settled in Lauderdale Co., Ala. the same...
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James Chappell Malone
There were alot of Malones. This family seemed to have dipped its toes into every bloodline that came out of  'Olde' Virginia and spread their seeds throughout the South. There were also a good number...
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Honoring Memorial Day
I recently joined the Daughters of the American Revolution, or DAR.One of their time honored traditions is placing flags on the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers for the Memorial Day Weekend.This...
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Carroll County, Mississippi
Carroll County, Mississippi was one of the popular destinations for citizens of Stanly, Montgomery and Anson County, North Carolina who headed west.Carroll County swamp in winterDuring my research,...
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My Henry Davis made the History Books, The case of Martha Mason vs. Joshua...
In the following book: Cases at Law Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of North Carolina By North Carolina. Supreme Courtthere is a case referred to that carries mention of my great-grandpa...
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Whispers of Eliza Winfield Lilly
Some peoples lives barely creased the paper of Early American records. Eliza M. Winfield Lilly and her son Thomas Winfield Lilly, were two of those individuals. Like the faintest breeze leaving small...
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A Great American Lady: Frances E. Goff
Frances E. Goff was one of Job's Children. The following is the train of descent:Job Davis (1773-1852) and Sarah Winfield Davis (1773-1856) both born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia and died in Stanly...
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The Mystery of Eliza Ann Davis
Looking through the early deeds of Stanly County, I came across this interesting document:This document was interesting in many ways. I knew that "Eleazer Jane" had to be a member of our set of...
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The Sixth Descendant
My second grandson arrived yesterday, June 25, at about 7:45 pm. His name is Tach Owen and he came in weighing 7lbs 12 oz and 22 1/4 inches long.He is my 6th descendant as his father, my firstborn, was...
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Oklahoma Territory Sutton, Fiddler ExtraOrdinaire
Oklahoma Territory Sutton, or O. T. was the husband of a descendant of Job Davis, Elizabeth Ingram. The following is his obituary:O.T. SuttonFuneral services were held on Wednesday, September 28, 1988...
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Untangling the Melton's Pt I
In attempting to discover what became of the children from Stanly County born in "Shades of Gray", first, I wanted to find out who they were exactly. Who were their mothers, and how were the persons of...
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The Melton's Part II Census Records
Census records are one of the most useful tools in tracking a family, however, I've learned to be very careful when using this information. To put it simply, census takers made a lot of mistakes. Just...
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The Melton's Come of Age: 1841
I ended the last post with the Melton's who were shown in the 1840 census of Montgomery County, North Carolina: John the elder, John the younger, Joseph the elder, Joseph the younger, and Henry, making...
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Solomons, Birds, Wilkersons, Meltons and Hedgepeths, Oh My!
The deeper I dig into the Melton/Milton family of Stanly and Montgomery Counties, the more the family weaves in to other families and the more the color lines of the 19th and earlier 20th century are...
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The Saga of John Peter Winfield
According to his obituary, naming exactly how many years, months and days old he was upon the day of his death, John Peter Winfield was born on September 3, 1832 in what is now Stanly County, North...
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The Melton/Milton Family in the 1850 and 1860 Census
Tying all of the individuals from a small local family together is like a puzzle that wants to be assembled. To do so, one must gather all of the evidence possible, see what fits and what doesn't, then...
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An interesting find in Salisbury.
While in Salisbury, North Carolina, researching members of the Melton/Milton family who had moved there from Stanly County, and the Solomons, to whom they were connected, I found an interesting land...
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Joseph the First
I love it when an theory pans out. Sometimes, you just have to "take that leap". I spent a few hours in the library today doing research. I've found the origins of  John Melton, Sr. who is in the early...
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A Stepping Stone Called Granville
Granville County, North Carolina was one of the main stepping stones for families that originated in Virginia and ended up in the Cabarrus/Stanly/Montgomery/Anson County area of North Carolina, and to...
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