Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. verify and add to the information furnished by the Old Settlers for the various holdings on the area. Rowan County Demographics: John Larson, who traveled through the area in 1701, wrote in his journal: "The 'Chestnut-Oaks' along the rivers are as tall as I have ever seen." He further It is well established by Germanna researchers that a large portion of the 1717 group migrated south into NC and into the Yadkin River valley(s). My Forbis Cousins have been here on the Yadkin from KY, Mo, PA, CN, SC and "Rowan County in the Mexican War or the Aborted Company A,", "Applications for Pensions for Rowan County Civil War Veterans Who Were Wounded or Pensions for the Wives of Veterans Killed in Service,", Cook, G.W. Oh, I know exactly what you mean about the varied spellings! By the way Ray Parker lives on Forbush Creek, Yadkin Co.NC named after his grandfather George Forbis Descended from Elizabeth Forbis Ferree Jones and James Its possible that there was another Miers family that came from Maryland (how sure of that are you, Carol?) More on Forbis and Bryans move to the Yadkin River: Augusta County, Virginia; Chronicles of Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virgin 1745-1800, Volume 3, page 33, Nov. Michaels wife, Mary Gerhardt, was the widow of George Blankenbaker. This is a partial listing of early inhabitants settling along the Yadkin River. Approved Deed Bk.#5, page 251. There were many Myers who settled in the Piedmont area of NC and I was referring to the present day Davie County family whose origins stem from the Maryland area before 1740 and up to the American Revolutionary War. He shows sons as Peter and John in accordance to the probate records of Somerset. These are some names found in the Rowan/Cabarrus/Stanly area that I believe may have Germanna connections: Karcher (Carriker), (pretty sure about this one, as they are one of the original families, also), Zimmerman (Carpenter), also original family), Weber/Weaver, Benegar/Penninger, Isehour (Eisenhaur, Isenhouer, etc.). The two made their way to Carolina and visited Henry Phillips and his wife, the only known Quaker settlers at that time in the Albemarle region of what is today known as North Carolina. Anna Barbara had eight children from three marriages total, including sons from each. Elizabeth Dole, former U.S. John William Forbis b. est 1732 married Martha Bryan b. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina are coming online in 2014. . Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.. A suit against David was held in the Rowan County court for unpaid taxes for years of 1753, 1754,1755, 1756 and 1757. Which names are you thinking of, Steven? Keep in mind that it was the English who were recording these names and they spelled them as they heard them. 1740 D. 6/10/1780. Walden, John State, George Forbush and Doby Chas. [Identifies following free African American surnames in Rowan County: Allen, Baltrip, Brandon, Carter, Chavis, Deormond (see introduction), Faggot, Ferguson, Foquett, Freeman, Grimes, Hains, Harris, Locklear, Mitchell, Stewart, Taborn, Valentine. Q 1736 d. 12/28/1754 age 18 years. Clerk Superior Court has divorce records from 1881, probate and court records.[3]. Any more information on him? Research at the Rowan County Library in the early Rowan County Records in 2002 supports this assumption. Lee S. Overman (1854-1930) was a U.S. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Hugh Forbis b. C1736 "Associational Minutes," [Yadkin Baptist Church, Patterson, N.C.], "Readers Write," [Describes church minutes and 1787 list of members (189 names) for Dutchman Creek Baptist Church (name changed to Eaton's Baptist Church in 1790], "Records of Dutchman's Creek Baptist Church in Rowan County, NC," [1770s], "St Andrews Episcopal Church - Woodleaf, Rowan Co., N.C.," [1840s], Agner, Martha Withers. Submit a complete postal address for best results. I can find no record of my William and Edward Roberts after 1749 in Frederick Co., Md. George Forbis bef. Senator, and Theo Buerbaum, renown photographer, are two other important Rowan natives. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[6]. Thanks for the questions. We suspect that George Forbis below was the brother of William Forbis b. abt 1690 above. Miller, weaver, Beaver Run, Barn and McHenry line. Men in Rowan County served in various regiments. //dump($i); William was my 6th Great Grandfather through his son Shadrach who married Sarah Katherine Turner, niece of Roger, Edward & Thomas Turner. P Because of a lack of vital records at the time, we will likely never know the full extent of the births, deaths and marriages of these individuals and families. "Rowan County Vacant Land Entries 1790-1795,", Linn, Jo White. Mill creek on the north side of the creek in Yadkin Co. Our research indicates that During the 1800s, Salisbury was the economic and political center of western North Carolina. They were the first settlers in Rowan County on the West side of the Yadkin River, and lived in the strictes bond of matrimonial friendship for a space of 51 years." This makes the birth year for Thomas at 1720, Naomi at 1727 and married in 1745. He was living in this area and moved with the Bryans and Boones to Kentucky. John Forbis b. Daniel is my first cousin, six generations removed. "The McCubbins Collection: The Rowan Public Library, Salisbury, NC,", Linn, Jo White. "Rowan County Land Ownership Map Section #2,", Rendleman, David Atwell. d. 1791 Surry Co. NC, James Jones Sr and James Jr moved from MA to NC in the 1740s. 4/1/1723 d. 1/26/1753 Answer: Daniel Boone lived a quiet, happy life on his farm. Rowan County contained excellent rolling and fertile farmlands. In 1748 moved to Guilford county, and then to Rowan/Surry/Yadkin county in 1757. "Taverns and Tavern Culture on the Southern Colonial Frontier: Rowan County, North Carolina, 1753-1776,", "Rowan County Cemeteries: The Crystal Spring Cemetery,", "Salisbury National Cemetery - Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina,", Sell, Kenneth D. "Preliminary Checklist of Rowan County Churches and Cemeteries,", "Small Cemeteries in Western Rowan, Christ Episcopal,". Eliza H. Johnson b. 1707 died 7 Apr 1766 in Rowan County, NC., and John Cathey, b. Mary Forbis b. This is a partial listing of early inhabitants settling along the Yadkin River. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. S "Cohabitation Bonds in North Carolina,", Henderson, Lisa Y. The timeline period of this listing pertains to the years of 1748 through 1770. "Rowan County Wills," [Will Book G], Linn, Jo White. Morgan Bryans homeplace was on the south side of this creek in Davie Co., 200 yards before the creek flows into the Yadkin River in Davie Co. NC.. Ellis-Forbis Cemetery earliest recorded burial in Yadkin County near Shallowford and Huntsville. Test: Thomas Evans X. Change). Catawba College (1851), one of the oldest colleges in North Carolina, was originally created to teach ministers of the German Reformed Church. Most migrated down the Great Philadelphia Wagon Road. The Knoxes and Brandons immigrated to this country in the early 1700's. John Knox, immigrant, was born in Scotland about 1708, possibly in Renfrewshire. He moved from Winchester, Winchester County, Virginia, to Rowan/Surry/Yadkin County in 1748, with Morgan Bryans family. They record the beginning of the church as 1745, and records indicate there was probably a German presence in the area by the late 1730s. "Rowan County Naturalizations, 1753-1776,", Linn, Jo White. Senator who backed President Wilson and his foreign policies that led to World War I. Augustus Leazer (1843-1905) served in the North Carolina General Assembly, and he advocated the founding of the North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College, the precursor of North Carolina State University. ", "The Road to Richmond: Memoirs of Major Abner R. Small,", Smith, John H. "Rowan County Civil War Veterans, Report of Maimed Soldiers, 1867,", Ball, Sandra. This community (near Mount Pleasant) is very close to both the Stanly and Rowan lines, and many families were found in all three areas over the years. By the way, my name is Jason Forbus (just realized WP signs me as cantasogni). Krimminger, Betty L. "Civil War Letters,", Koontz, Lu J. This thirty year span of migration forever changed the landscape along the Yadkin River and many other areas throughout the Carolinas. She was the daughter of Thomas Bryan, Morgans uncle, and Eleanor Winnifred. In Rowan Co. NC. During operation, the mines at Gold Hill produced more than six million dollars in gold, eventually causing the government to construct a federal mint in Charlotte. "Unclaimed State Land Grants in Rowan,", Enochs, Richard A. I think thats one reason its been so hard to find German settlers early on in the Piedmont. He was in the back parts of Prince George County, Maryland four years later. (LogOut/ The North Carolina legislature allowed the college to change its name in 1887. The male children of these three marriages carried on their respective surnames in subsequent generations in various forms. A history of Rowan County, North Carolina : : Rumple, Jethro : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive A history of Rowan County, North Carolina : by Rumple, Jethro; Daughters of the American Revolution. relationship with the Bryan Family points to this. His parents were Samuel Henderson and Elizabeth Williams Henderson. They settled in Casey County, Kentucky for a while and then went to Putnam County, Indiana. K The History of Rowan. Rowan County Government website. Boone relatives, Moses, Samuel and Daniel were also there with him. Original Bryan Station Settlement included George Forbush, Samuel Davis(or Davies), and Edward Huges. 1/2/1760 d. 5/13/1779 North Carolina and the 1759 Rowan County Tax List In 1759 in the Rowan County Tax list there is a William Ellis, James, John, James Jr. and Benjamin all living in the same residence. Cyriacus was a community leader. James Jones sold 440 acres in the forks of the Yadkin River to John McGuire in 1762. Im struggling with finding out who George Forbis aka Forbushs father was. 1709, died 1764. He also bought a good deal of land in then Mecklenburg. "Rowan County Apprentice Bonds 1777-1850,", Thorp, Daniel B. web pages But no mention of poor Michael, that I can find, although he was granted land that was recorded the same day as the Garretts and Martin Wallock. Two of the Boones lived and died near my ancestor in Putnam County, Indiana. In 1771 the northeastern part of what remained of Rowan County became Surry County. "Rowan County Land Ownership Map Section #1,", Rendleman, David Atwell. My ancestor, Charles Vanderford or veere, also lived in this area and was part of the group who moved to Kentucky with William Bryan and the Boone ancestors. "Migration from Halifax County, NC, to Rowan County,", Palmer, Stan. A total of 1006 people inhabited Wilkes County "beyond the crest of the Blue Ridge" in 1790. Rowan will, A59 And he has 2 references to Martin Wallock (Walck, Walk), but doesnt recognize him as German. In May of 1862 nearly 1,400 prisoners were condemned at the prison in Salisbury, but by October 1864 the population of Northern war inmates had increased to about 10,000. As early as 1680, monthly meetings were established around the Albemarle Sound. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Isothermal Community College LibraryPO Box 804Springdale, NC 28160-0804Phone: 828-395-1307Website, Rowan Public Library201 W Fisher StSalisbury NC, 28144Phone: 980-432-8670FacebookWebsite. George Forbis b. C1731 North Carolina State Archives Stack File No. Significant numbers of German immigrants came to the area, but as I review the names listed, they all appear to be English surnames and not German. As you have noted, Blankenbakers are among these settlers. 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