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Tag Archives: North Carolina
George Hobbs & North Carolina Laws
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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Tagged Eartha Gaskins, George Hobbs, Hobbs, North Carolina, James Ashley Hobbs
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The Estate of James Ashley Hobbs (1843-1920)
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
19 – Elnora Busby Vincent – (c.1818 – bef.1900)
This week I write about 2nd Great Grandmother Elnora Busby Vincent, who’s child, Susan R. Vincent/Vinson married Peter Fletcher Howell. Elnora Busby[1] (aka Ellenior Busbee) has a confusing birthdate. It is possible she was born about 1818 in Halifax County, North Carolina; … Continue reading
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Tagged Ellenior Busbee, Elnora Busby, Halifax County, John Vincent, Susan R. Vinson, Vinson, Vincent, Virginia, North Carolina
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Finding John Vinson’s Father & John Vinson (c. 1817 – c.1865)
By – Don Taylor Finding John Vinson/Vincent’s Father It is my goal to find ancestors in all of the census records that were taken during their lifetime. Based upon the 1870 Census, I’m fairly certain that John died between 1860 … Continue reading
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Tagged Census Records, John Vinson, North Carolina, Susan R. Vinson, Burkett Vinson
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James Ashley Hobbs (1843-1920)
James Ashley Hobbs (1843-1920) James Ashley Hobbs was probably born in October 1843. The 1850 and 1870 Censuses indicate he was 6 and 26 at the times of the two censuses. The 1880 and 1910 censuses infer that his was … Continue reading
