North Carolina, Native American Census Selected Tribes, 1894-1913 is a database available on Ancestry Library Edition. Could you be a little more specific in the region involved? He was hung by the Adamance River in NC along with five other men in 1771. The first record I found for him is the 1840 census, which has very little information outside of who lived in the household and then he was gone by 1850 (presumed dead). John Bright (of Currituck) Ceely Ann married Benjamin Scalf. William Johnson (of Carteret) Cary Godbee Thomas Palin, Sr. Charles Merritt The census would be a good place to start. Jacob Overman I Abraham Hobbs Michael King III Other families followed such as Samuel Masenngill, Henry Masengill, Julius Dugger and Andrew Greer. I was told she and her daughter were both Tuscarora. Heres a link to numerous Native American resources: https://dna-explained.com/native-american-dna-resources/, That is what I am thinking, Solomans son, Soloman was one of my grandfathers, I believe there may be a Rueben? I might have a possible connection but I am not certain. John Spann John Jordan Any information would be helpful. The migration of Scottish Highlanders, in particular, to North Carolina began in about 1729 (Conner, 1919) and grew steadily until the outbreak of the American Revolution. Thomas Kirby, Sr. Can Anyone tell me if the last name Bond is of Tuscarora linage. Any help with this info a out this amazing marriage / couple would be appreciated. In fact the records tell us clearly that William Cain, a Tuscarora youth remained and we know he reached the age of majority, declined to move to NYand was last seen heading for Raleigh. William Lowe William Nicholson William Bridgers A lock icon or https:// means youve safely connected to the official website. Richard Bounds A lock icon or https:// means youve safely connected to the official website. Search our database to determine if you are one of the proud descendants of the Cherokee Indian blood line. In the Tuscarora language, it is said to mean that, yes. John Mason, Sr. William Hardy His will was filed among NC Secretary of State loose wills. I am descended from Charles Wesley Guy, who is Sarah Jane Guys youngest brother and both are Bransons children with Eliza. Some Cherokee surnames have English, Scots-Irish and Scottish origins. It generally refers to racial, ethnic or cultural roots. She is not listed on a y census that I can find as Native, but family understood her to be Tuscarora. Joseph Boon Seldom do any genealogies state that someone is of European descent. The territory was named Carolana after King Charles I of England. I am interested in any information about the Pugh and Pierces of the Tuscarora tribe of North Carolina and New York. Gov. Isaac Hill Moore Carter William Daw, Sr. Jacob Johnson William Hancock German Speaking People West of the Catawba River in North Carolina 1750 . John Collins James Blount, Jr. John Morrison The earliest European expeditions in North Carolina began in the early to mid-1500s by Spanish and English explorers. Thank you. Richard Gregory John Hinnant, Sr. I cant get any further in ancestry.com than thisso it kind of seems a shame to spend so much money on info I already know and cant get back any further. John Harrison I William Pridgen Henry Stanton, Jr. Could you please tell me if the surname Wilson was ever a Tuscarora name. Andrew Woodley Thanks. Page 59-60. Roger Snell, Sr. Jonathan Jarvis Rachel (Welch) Lawrence Pricklove The next record I was able to find was the Indian Census of New York from 1888-1891 in which I found . Hugh Hyman We were told that Charles Wesley was full Tuscarora, but I believe it was his father, Branson who was the full Native American. Edmund Pearce, Sr. William Foster I am trying to determine if this is a married, or maiden name. been supplied in brackets. It is possible that my Grandmother, Edith M. Smith (later Schmitt), of the Tuscaroras attended Carlisle Barracks and was brought to Ohio by my Great Grandfather, Rev. Michael King, Sr. Ive traced my ancestry back to a woman named DaKe and she was a Tuscarora native who lived in North Carolina. What does your dna test say and where did you have it done at. Michael Paquinet, Jr. John Rutland Just found this Allen post. Albert Albertson, Sr. John Early, Jr. Edmund Smithwick Maps & Plats Iredell County, 2 reels, 1917-1972. William Alston Robert Peele III Sarah (_____) Taylor-Smith Thomas Harrison Not sure if a lot of records were destroyed at the time. Robert Turner Pugh,1856. Richard Davenport John Early, Sr. Samuel Harrell Hi. Robert Morgan My ancestors specifically moved from Craven County, NC to Richmond city, VA. A woman named Esther Gibson remainedand at least one other female child. Robert Daniel I Im looking for more information on Blount/Blunt Surname. James Boone Joseph John Alston Edward Cannon 1 Caswell 1 Catawba 1 Chatham 2 Cherokee 1 Chowan 2 Currituck 2 Dare 1 Davidson 4 Duplin 1 Durham 2 Edgecombe 2 Forsyth 11 Gaston 1 Graham 1 Granville 8 Guilford 15 Halifax 1 Haywood 1 Iredell 9 Jackson 1 Johnston Jones Lenoir Lincoln Mecklenburg New Hanover Orange Pender Perquimans Person Pitt Randolph Richmond Robeson Rockingham Rowan 8 For more information, contact ETHS at 865-215-8824 or by e-mail. WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) Walterboro native Danny Murdaugh is ready for his small South Carolina town to return to normal following the double murder trial of a distant relative that drew global attention and sullied his family's surname. Many of these families arrived from both the Carolina area and the Virginia area. John Henby, Sr. Joseph Poitevint Rose (Bush) Wynns John Boyce Black Dutch (genealogy) Black Dutch is a term with several different meanings in United States dialect and slang. James Campen My family ended up in EUREKA, TX. 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. John Sumner There are a total of 15 segments of this series. MY NAME IS BILLY NEAL RASH, SR. DO YOU KNOW WHAT OUR SURNAME CAME FOR OR ANYTHING. Edward Holmes, Sr. Rev. John Blount (1721) Start here! Jacob Bardin Thomas Overman We in the Order of First Families of North Carolina all descend from the settlers who arrived in our state prior to 1729. Family background is supposed to be Tuscarora or Shawnee, from that area. @Laura, I believe I am related to you through Branson Guy, and am excited that someone else in the family tree has the family lore that there is Native American ancestry. Index to Vital Statistics Births Iredell, 5 reels 1913-1981. @Laura, please feel free to contact me directly at americanhaggardhousewife (AT) gmail.com. Tuscarorasurnames 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. Much new information taken from now available chancery suits at the Library of Virginia has been included. English origins are given where known, and colonial origins are discussed. Grace (Bennett) Hill Vol. Esther (Kirby) Ricks Transatlantic origins are given where known, and colonial origins discussed. North Carolina Early 1700s 3861 members William Craven was born in the village of Appletreewick near Skipton in the year 1548. Charles Smith, Sr. James Leigh, Sr. Capt. William Freeman Thomas Cook Henry Raper, Sr. Joell Martin The Tuscarora have little knowledge but have suggested I come look through paperwork. John Williams (of Perquimans) Thomas Keile 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. The surname in Tuscarora goes back to at least 1685 on the Roanoke River in land deeds, court records etc. Richard Allen, Jr., Warren AndrewsX, Nathaniel Averitt, Joseph Ballard, Sr., Joseph Ballard, Jr.,Samuel Barclift, Jacob Bardin, John Bardin, Richard Barfield, Sr., Richard Barfield, Jr., John Blount, Benjamin Boykin, Edward Boykin, Jr. , John Bright, Simon Bright, John Bryan, Needham Bryan, John Bryant, William Bryant, Rose (Bush) Wynns, Jacob Butler, Robert Campen, James Castellow, Richard Chappell, Joseph Chew, Arthur Cotton, John Cotton II, John Cotton III, Joseph Daniel, Sr., Owen Daniel/ODaniel, Samuel Davis, Sr.,William Daw, Sr.,Jean Depp,Thomas Dudley, William Everett, Benjamin Foreman, Sr., Robert Forster, Francis Foster, William Foster, James Foyle, John Fulford, Benjamin Griffin, Col. William Hancock I, Capt. Others went with Washington, Williams, Brown or Johnson surnames typical before enslavement that remain ubiquitous today. William Hooks, Sr. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Richard Sowell, Sr. Craven Surname Ancestry. Adam Ferguson, Jr. John Cotton Capt. William Charlton Order of First Families of North Carolina, Ancestor Biographies:Vol. Hardcover, 6x 9, xiv, 357 pages, Baltimore, Md., 2011,$30.00. Of the people in the 1888-1889 census, very few surnames were found when the Tuscarora residedin North Carolina, but those few include Hewett, Jack, Miller, Smith and Seneca. Matthias Tyson Joseph Morris Edmund Chancey, Jr. Though, she was mentioned to say her name was to remember the Old Ones. Mathias Tobias Swanner James Beasley, Sr. Jacob Butler William Watkins Evan Jones, Jr. Much information never seen before, and many mistakes corrected. Lidia (Windley) Daw Jeremiah Hilliard James Blount Moses Horn Thomas Taylor, Sr. Search 31 million family names. Malachi Smith Simon Jeffreys John Godley Lawrence Mackque I know they once resided in Dinwiddie Virginia and later migrated to Pittsylvania/Henry County. Ebenezer Slade John Williams, Jr. John Drake Ancestor Biographies: Thomas Cullen I wonder if she was adopted? Alexander Avera I I have researched my Strickland line back to the Sizeburgh Castle, yet I know that there is Native in our line due to the fact it shows in my mothers DNA results. My GG Grandmother, I was told Effy Bond was from Indian Woods Reservation. Robert Willson Hardcover, 8 x 11, xii, 437 pages, Clearfield Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 2008,$30.00. Richard Barfield, Sr. John Bundy Early Settlements & Surnames of Tennessee 1756-1780; The Great Wagon Road Project; Early Families of Wilkes County, North Carolina; Early Settlers of Ashe County, NC; Migration Routes; Early Settlers Along The Catawba River 1744-1750; First Major Route of The Colonies-The King's Highway; Early Tennessee Settlers of the Watauga Settlement of . Richard Dorman Is the name Lassiter out of Bertie County NC associated with the Native Americans in that area. These elite families generally married . Thomas Parker (of Nansemond/Chowan) When Virginia ratifielded its race laws in 1823, half his decendants moved to KY and IN. John Blackman document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Benjamin Lane, Dutton Lane, Joseph Lane, Sr., Leonard Langston, Sr., Cornelius Loftin, Leonard Loftin, James Long I, James Long II, James Long III, James Long IV, James Long V, William Loveridge, William Luten, Peter Mallard, Roger Mason, Dr. Patrick Maule, Barnaby McKinne, James McKoy, Thomas Mewborn/Mewboorn, John Mitchell, Sr., Robert Morgan, Joseph Morris, John Morris/Morrison, John Nelson, Jr., Miriam Newby, William Nicholson, Henry Norman I, Henry Norman II, Jacob Overman I, Jacob Overman II, John Overman I, Isaac Page, John Parrish, Sr., Jacob Parrott, Sr., Robert Patterson, Edmund Pearce, Edmund Pearce, Jr., Henry Pendleton , David Perkins, Jeremiah Perry, Paul Phillips, Samuel Pike I, Jacob Pope, William Pope, John Porter, Jr., John Porter II, John Pretlow, William Pridgeon, William Putnell, Matthew Raiford, Henry Raper, Sr., John Raper, Andrew Read, Lyonell Reading, Sarah Reeves, William Rhodes, Sr.,XWilliam Ricks, Francis Rountree, Samuel Ruffin, William Ruffin, John Sawyer, Thomas Sawyer, Francis Shackelford, John Shackelford, Sr., John Shackelford, Jr., David Shepard I, David Shepard II, Richard Silvester, Edward Simmons, Ebenezer Slade, Henry Slade, Sr., Henry Slade, Jr., Christian Sloback, Benjamin Small, John Small, Charles Smith, Edmund Smithwick, Edward Smithwick, John Smithwick, Richard Sowell, Sr., Richard Sowell, Jr., Francis Speight, Henry Speller, John Stafford, Mary Stafford, William Stafford I, William Stafford, Jonathan Standley, Darby Sullivant, Thomas Sutton, Thomas Taylor, John Trippe I, Robert Turner, Cornelius Tyson, Edmund Tyson, Moses Tyson, Susannah Tyson, Edward Vail, Ann Walker, Robert Warburton, Edward Ward, Col. Edward Ward, Enoch Ward, Thomas Weeks, John Wheatley, George Williams, Sr.. John Williams (Perquimans), Richard Williford, Sr., Richard Williford, Jr., AndrewWoodley, Thomas Woodley, William Woodley, George Wynns, John Wynns, John Yelverton, Sr. Order of First Families of North Carolina, Ancestor Biographies:Vol. Covers everything from detailed looks at using specific types of records for genealogical research to quick weekly tips on how to jump start your family history research project. Robert Warburton He lamented the "circus" brought to Walterboro by the six-week trial of Alex Murdaugh, which ended this [] Much information never seen before. I am having a few road blocks. This collection can help enhance your research into the history of the United States and its founding families. John Ward Thank you. John Halsey Immediately the Highland Scots contributed to some of the greatest events in the state's history. William Weston II Richard Elkes John Harrison II Samuel Charles Nathaniel Averitt (of Onslow) Notes on colonial North Carolina, 1700-1750 LDS Genealogy. Henry Woodhouse Richard Sowell, Jr. Thank you. William Woodley Owen Daniel Thomas White Known Indian villages are given with modern-day equivalent town names, as well as any surnames that appear as "Other Free" on the . George Cnys/Koonce Functionality of the site should not be affected, but things may look different. The first posting is linked, above, and from there you can get to the rest. Considerable information added to ancestors in the first two volumes. 1. Col. John Blake Sois there a number or place we can call to ask the Tuscarora band if they have any info? Solomon Turner (Since Branson died years before she married, it would make sense the name was wrong.) John Speir The entries below have been taken from transcriptions of the 1790 Federal Census for several eastern North Carolina counties. William Drummond, Christopher Dudley,George Durant, John Edwards, Robert Ellis, Sir Richard Everard, Nathaniel Everitt, George Fort,John Freeman, Jr., Thomas Futrell II, Henry Gibbs, Sr., Rev. The Chickamauga gave in after their leader was assassinated. The Pierces, Brooks, Barber, Berry, Smiths, Rogers we are related. Edward Simmons James Bryant, Jr. Benjamin Ricks Culmer Sessoms Some researches have pointed me toward the Tuscarara Tribe. These short tutorials from the State Library cover a variety of aspects of researching your family history. John Powell But most of those names are in Johnston County. Have a Question? Francis Pugh Aaron Albertson Thomas Barecock Which would be exactly correct for this. Thomas Hoskins, Jr. William Gause Countless Highland Scots migrated to North Carolina during the colonial period and lived primarily in the Upper Cape Fear region during the late 1770s. Wilson Price Aunt, of Trenton. Fill out lineage charts and family group sheets. Nathaniel Everitt 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. Charles C. Schmitt, a German Reformed Preacher. Now being recognized for it vs being called something else is another story. Thomas Mewboorn Any details or assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thomas Harrell, Jr. looks like you will have to copy and paste this into your browser, Sketches James Long III John Clarke II Thomas Sutton Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Jonathan Pearson Married a Lamb in Robeson Co. in the 1840s. Robert Ellis Charles King to Arii, does Dake have any descendants named Peter, by any chance? Do you mean the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath? Corrections and Additions to Vol. Granted, Miller and Smith are both very common names, but there is what appears to becontinuity. Robert Smith Id be VERY interested to hear of your family lore in regards to this as Branson is a brick wall for me. Im lookimg for Mary Dennis, born around 1784 in the Bertie County area. Dr. Godfrey Spruill 1-Along the Meherrin and Chowan Rivers to Albemarle Sound: Allen [E], Pitman, Kirchin, Anderson, Jackson, Gee, Bryan, Nansemond, Dew, Powers, Williams [A], Bond [J], Jones, Cotton [J], Hill [B], Baker, Barfields, Baker [H], Williams, Hains, Forster [R], Maule [W], Winn [G], Boone, Bryan [F], Hill [J], Pollack [T], Lovick [J], Pollock [G] I have alwasys been told she was of Indian descent. Jacob Pope (d. 1752) Reply, My grandmother brother was Chief Arnold Hewitt of my Tuscarora reservation years ago but that about all I know my father and grandmother have both passed and I was not able to have a relationship with them. William Maund, Jr. (Perhaps there is truth to this lore?) Nicholas Smith James Bryant, Sr. William Reeves Stephens parents could possibly have been Amos Owen / Owens and Rachel Seward. i have been trying to research the Boston family from the Carolinas and dont get past 1870. i am also a howell and a smith, if anyone has any information To learn more, view our full privacy policy. Lewis Williams have you found any Indians from the towpath area between WV and Virginia, in Jefferson county. Jonathan Bateman John Coward Thomas Hart Christopher Nicholson, Jr. Hardcover, 6 x 9, xiv, 521 pages, Baltimore, Md., 2014,$35.00. North Carolina & South Carolina. 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. Richard Barfield, Jr. What do you know of the Strickland name? Ezekiel Maudlin James Foyle The Carolina charter was declared null and void in 1706, and Carolinas were divided into two provinces, with governors, in 1712. Alexander Sherrod Richard Williams The five Chickamauga Cherokee were in the towns of Runningwater, Nickajack, Chickamauga, Tinsawatie, and Elijay were closely aligned with the Spanish and fought with other Cherokee who were friendly with the British. 2. Box 1629. Abraham Mitchell, Jr. Gov. The U.S. Census of 1850 listed some 1,200 Scottish-born citizens in North Carolina, most of them residing in the counties of Cumberland, Moore, Robeson, and Richmond. Most of the Lowland Scottish families migrated to Ireland post 1609. Benjamin Boykin Thomas Peirce, Jr. How many generations does a bloodline run? Wills, Records of Iredell County 7 reels 1929-1971. Edward Norwood 12, 1811, and wad the first white man to he buried at the mouth of the Columbia River. Robert Sims Any additional information would be very helpful. Richard Stiball John Nelson, Sr. John Cotton II The List of Eight Keziahs chose their name sometime around 1750. John Fonville Thomas Smith II He said the were from a tribe that lived on the towpath on the Potomac river in that area. England. William Bennett John Yelverton, Sr. John Cotton III Thomas Vinson William Barclift II Surnames by State; North Carolina; The most common surnames in North Carolina . Christopher Dudley 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. Needham Bryan II Robert Beasley John Sholar Start here! Henry Palin, Jr. Discover the first settlers and early families of the United States in this collection of 140 titles. John Stancell, Sr. Any additional information would be appreciated. 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!! Christopher Nicholson, Sr. That is assumed, unless they are labeled as African or Indian or something else. James Long V The . Sir Richard Everard Richard Braswell II Thomas Hobbs Nicholas Sessums My Great-Grandfather was Matthew William Blount and his father was Matthew Blount. Another main municipality of Tuscarora during the 1712 War. Gather as many names and dates and you can. Arnold White, Jr. James Newby This link says he was a Chief of the Tuscarora but doesnt say either of his parents were Native American, trying to figure it out. Francis Delamare, Sr. 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. North Carolina to South Carolina, South Carolina to Tenneesee to Kentucky. Munroe, John Cuthbert. John Lee, Sr. When trying to trace the lineage of David Howell, 1750, in Bedford Va., He lived in same area as reported Tuscarora Indians returned from NY and given refugee by the Monacan Indians. thanks. and punctuation or to standardize the language and syntax of 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. Thomas Boswell I have no documents saying this but I would like help to further research if anyone has any tips! Joseph Sutton Francis Tomes Ralph Mason II 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. I have ancestors from the Pitt, Martin, Perquimans, Bertie, Beaufort counties (and probably more) with surnames of Gibson, Walker, Taylor, Eason, Perry, Williams, Smithwick, Jones, Reddick, Phelps. Richard Graves John Williston Fully documented sketches of the second 200 ancestors used by members of the OFFNC, complete with a documented list of children and their spouses. Thomas Sessums John Bishop They did settle in Martinsburg, WV, which I believe, has a connection with the Tuscarora. My DNA shows about 11% native, 2% asian. 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. Does anyone know of any of the Allens of Southern Band of Tuscarora that moved to Richmond, VA? (Carolus means Charles in Latin.) The first European settlements in North Carolina were along the Albermarle Sound. However, it is actually documented in several books and it is not hidden..just not broadcasted. I am descending from Kizzie Ann Seel(e)y Russell, my gggrandmother. John Barclift James Leigh, Jr. Capt. William Hooks, Jr. John Bryant Thomas Palin, Jr. Peter Dauge John Yelverton, Jr. John Dew II Hello my name is ryan Sanderson and I am decedent from the tuscarora bloodline along the side of one my great grand parents I am related to to thomas and kings and smiths and taylor. my maternal ancestry hails from eastern NC and not a single person from there has NOT heard of Indian ancestry; it is a given. That is very interesting. 6 D2s; Eaker, Lorena Shell, ed. Researching Native American people is hard. 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.