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North Carolina and Halifax County, NC Websites and Assets.

Howell/Vincent General Help Website Reviews (North Carolina) Background. I have been researching my wife’s 3rd great-grandfather, Burkett Vincent. I really don’t know much about Burkett. He appears as the head of household in the 1810, 1820, 1830, and 1840 censuses. … Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – Burkett Vincent

Howell-Vincent/Vinson By Don Taylor When I first discovered the name of my wife’s 3rd great-grandfather on her Vincent line, I thought I had found the most unusual first name ever, the document I found indicated “Barkhead.” Now, I know it … Continue reading

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Halifax County, NC, Vincent and Vinson in the 1790 Census

Census Sunday Howell-Vincent/Vinson By Don Taylor The 1790 Census drives home the notion that Vinson and Vincent seem to be interchangeable in this family line. The Philip Vinson of the 1800 Census is clearly Philip Vincent in the 1790 Census. … Continue reading

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Burkett Vincent in the 1800 Census

Howell-Vinson/Vincent Census Sunday In my research for my wife’s 3rd great-grandfather, Burkett Vincent, I was looking to find his parent’s names. I wondered if the Census records might shed some light on that inquiry. I knew that Burkett was born … Continue reading

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The 1830 Census and Burket Vincent

Census Sunday By Don Taylor Following families in the early census records is always difficult and when a census’s information is completely unexpected, it makes things really difficult. Such is the case concerning Burket Vincent and the 1830 Census. Burket … Continue reading

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