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Elizabeth (Rose?) Vincent (1785-186?) & the Censuses
Census Sunday Howell-Vincent-Rose(?) By Don Taylor Women were only identified by name if they were the head of the household in the early (before 1850) censuses. So, following women in the early census records is often conjecture. Elizabeth (Rose) Vincent … Continue reading
The 1810 Census & Mary Vincent of Halifax, NC
Howell/Vincent-Vinson Census Sunday Once I learned that Philip died between 1805 and 1808 (See Article) and that his wife’s name was Mary, it became easy to find Mary in the 1810 Census and gain a glimpse of what her household … Continue reading
The Will and Probate of Philip Vinson (Vincent)
Amanuensis Monday Howell-Vincent/Vinson Transcription by Don Taylor Halifax County State of North Carolina September 23rd 1805 in the name of our God Amen! I Phillip Vinson of the State and County aforesaid being porely in body but in my perfect … Continue reading
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
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