Tag Archives: North Carolina

Deed Transfer – Robert Bryan to Lewis Bryan

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Don Taylor

Amanuensis Monday – Howell Research – 3 April 1794 Transcription & Interpretation by Don Taylor [Source: Martin County Old Deed Records. Book C, Pages 248 and 249.] This Indenture made this the 3rd day of April in the year of … Continue reading →

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One wife or two? M & Eartha [Hobbs]

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Don Taylor

One Wife or Two? It is really unclear to me if George Hobbs (1801-1860) had one wife or two. The records and family history make it really difficult to determine the truth. But, here is my logic. Martin County Heritage, … Continue reading →

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The Dr. Benjamin L. Long House

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Don Taylor

Howell/Hobbs/Long By Don Taylor Having a blog provides many benefits. One of the most compelling reasons to have a blog is that it forces you to closely examine your findings and facts. Do they make sense? It operates much like … Continue reading →

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George Hobbs & North Carolina Laws

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Don Taylor

It is always good to find corroboration of old family stories. Such is the case with George Hobbs. Hazel Armstrong Valentine was the great-granddaughter of George Hobbs. In article #419 of Martin County Heritage,[i] she writes of family history and … Continue reading →

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The Estate of James Ashley Hobbs (1843-1920)

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Don Taylor

Amanuensis Monday Wills and probate records can provide valuable insight and speculation into family dynamics that I find fun to consider. Such is the case of James Ashley (J.A.) Hobbs (1843-1920). J.A. Hobbs was a civic leader. He was the … Continue reading →

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