Will of Robert Lanier of Tyrell District, North Carolina, 20 Sep 1744

August 7, 2016July 1, 2020 ~ Kelly ~ 2 Comments

Robert Lanier was my 7th great-grandfather. He was born in Barbados about 1674, and died about 1745 in North Carolina. I copied this will text from NC Genweb. See slave names in bold below. In the name of God Amen. The twentieth Day of September in the year of our Lord God Everlasting one thousand … Continue reading Will of Robert Lanier of Tyrell District, North Carolina, 20 Sep 1744

Two Wiggins Connections

October 23, 2014July 1, 2020 ~ Kelly ~ Leave a comment

Still sorting through my notes from the DAR library. I had found a an odd fact in a book called "Edgecombe County Kinfolks:" DB 16-315 Maria Bembry was daughter of John Wiggins, July 25 1814 What? Well, some Googling led to this deed abstract: Edge. Co. Db 16, page 315, date of deed July 1814, … Continue reading Two Wiggins Connections

Oh Dear, Found Another Scoundrel Hiding In The Branches

October 19, 2014July 1, 2020 ~ Kelly ~ 2 Comments

While looking up an estate file for Richard Dicken, father-in-law of Thomas Bembry, I found this court case involving Kenneth Bembry, the wealthiest of the four sons of Miles Bembry. Now I know how he got so rich. Kenneth became guardian (presumably after the death of Elias Bryan) to the three youngest sons of Richard … Continue reading Oh Dear, Found Another Scoundrel Hiding In The Branches

Will of Robert Hodges of Bertie County, North Carolina, 30 March 1740

March 18, 2014July 1, 2020 ~ Kelly ~ Leave a comment

I think the vernacular speech of this will is kind of awesome. North Carolina State Archives Secretary of State Papers In the Name of God Amen. The Thirty day of March 1740, I Roburt Hogges of the County of Bartie being in good health and perfect sences and memory. Thanks be unto God their fore … Continue reading Will of Robert Hodges of Bertie County, North Carolina, 30 March 1740

Thomas Bembry

February 16, 2014August 4, 2020 ~ Kelly ~ Leave a comment

Thomas Bembry, son of Miles Bembry, was born about 1799, in North Carolina, probably Martin County. He moved with his parents to Edgecombe County, and is found there with his own household, and a small farm with six slaves on the 1830 census. His first wife is unknown, but he married her between 1815 and 1820. … Continue reading Thomas Bembry

Will of Needham Bryan of Martin County, North Carolina, 11 March 1797

February 15, 2014July 1, 2020 ~ Kelly ~ Leave a comment

Martin County Will Book page 343; 11 March 1797. Will of Needham Bryan, Martin County, NC, 1797 In the name of God Amen I Nedam Bryan of the County of Martin and State of North Carolina being of sound mind and Memory Calling to mind the uncertainty of this Transitory life Do make and Ordain … Continue reading Will of Needham Bryan of Martin County, North Carolina, 11 March 1797