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Historical Documents of Genealogical Interest to Researchers of North Carolina's Free People of Color

Category: Births Deaths Marriages

Free-Issue Death Certificates: HENDERSON.

Marguriet Henderson.  Died 17 July 1915, Brogden, Wayne County. Black. Age 82. Born Sampson County to an unknown father and Margaret Bowkin.  Informant, Lucian Henderson.

In the 1860 census of Westbrooks, Sampson County: Lewis Henderson, 25, mulatto, turpentine laborer, wife Margaret, 26, and children Lewis T., 4, James L., 3, and Isabella J., 4 mos. [James L. is Lucian Henderson, “Lution,” below. Lewis and Margaret were my great-great-great-grandparents. — LYH.]

Alex’r Henderson.  Died 13 June 1916, Goldsboro, Wayne County. Colored. Married. Age 56. Born Wayne County to Stephen Henderson and unknown mother. Buried Elmwood cemetery.  Informant, Mary Henderson.

In the 1860 census of Westbrooks, Sampson County, James Henderson, mulatto, carpenter, wife Eliza and children Anna J., Susan, Hepsie, and Alexander. [Alex Henderson’s father was James, not Stephen, Henderson. His mother was Eliza (or Louisa) Armwood. — LYH]

Lution Henderson.  Died 22 June 1934, Brogden, Wayne County. Colored. Married to Susan Henderson. Age 75 years, 3 months. Farmer. Born Wayne County to Louis Henderson of Wayne County and Maggie Hill of Sampson County.  Informant, Jonnie Carter, Dudley.

John Henderson.  Died 8 August 1924, Goldsboro, Wayne County.  Colored.  Married.  Age 63. Farmer. Born Sampson County to James Henderson of Onslow County and [blank] Armwood of Sampson County.  Buried Dudley NC. Informant, Sarrah Henderson.

In the 1870 census of Faisons, Duplin County, James Henderson, 52, farmer, wife Eliza and children Ann, 17, Susan, 16, Hepsey, 14, Aleck, 13, John H., 11, Nancy, 6, and Betty, 3, plus son James Henderson, 27, and boarders James Ammons and Thomas Cox.  [John and Alex Henderson were brothers, and Lewis Henderson (Margaret’s husband) was their half-brother.]

Petition to free a dutyful wife.

State of North Carolina, Northampton County court, June term 1801.

To the worshipful the Justices of said court, the humble petition Len Kenchen free Negroe humbly complaining Shewing that he the said Len, upwards to ten years ago, purchased of a Mr. Robert Armstead, of Scotland Neck, a negroe woman called Rebecca for the sum of £45 Virg Curcy, and which said negroe, your petr. Len, had as wife, upwards of 15 years previous to said purchase, and until the present day.  And your petr. further shews that he the said Len and the said Rebecca previous to said purchase and until this date has always behaved herself as a dutyful wife and as a faithful servant.  Your petitioner therefore prays your worships will agreeable to the spirit and meaning of the act of assembly in such case Made, liberate and set free the said Rebecca, and your petitioner as in duty bound will pray   /s/ J.H. Keys

Records of Slaves and Free Persons of Color, Northampton County Records, North Carolina State Archives.

Halifax County Marriages: C

Caps, Anson and Margaret Dempsey, 15 July 1850. Henry Joyner, bondsman.

Carlisle, Elisha and Jane Portice, 27 December 1849. John Holland, bondsman.

Carlisle, Joseph Jno. and Elizabeth Portis, 28 January 1852. John Henry Harris, bondsman.

Carlisle, Levy and Penny Strickland, 19 Feb 1822. James Simmons, bondsman.

Carter, Frederick and Margaret Mills, 22 May 1851. Taylor Harriss, bondsman.

In the 1850 census of Halifax County: Fred Carter, 40 stonemason; Margaret Mills, 22; and Nancy Mills, 7 months.

Carter, Jordan and Louisa Frances (alias Ferguson), 6 June 1850.

In the 1850 census, Halifax County: Jordan Carter, 30, laborer, wife Louisa, 25, and children Tom, 5, John, 4, and Indianna, 2.

Carter, Randal and unnamed, 14 May 1831. Thourogood Dempsey, bondsman.

Carter, Willey and Sylla Mills, 24 September 1825. Henry C. Jones, bondsman.

Carter, William and Polly Evans, 21 Dec 1826. Kinchen Toney, bondsman.

Chavers, Solomon and Rebecca Daniels, 27 Dec 1822. Edward King, bondsman.

Chavers, William and Anje James, 21 Aug 1822. William Clinton, bondsman.

Chavis, Herbert and Louisa Peace, 26 April 1820. Carter Harrison, bondsman.

Coleman, James and Susan Lynch, 19 December 1848. Henry Coleman, bondsman.

In the 1850 census of Halifax County: James Coleman, 25, farmer, and wife Susan, 22. James reported owning real estate valued at $8. Also, Henry Coleman, 32, laborer, wife Martha, 26, and children Sarah, 6, Eliza, 4, and Lucy, 1.

Coley, Belfield and Mary A.E. Ivey, 2 Mar 1856. Isaac N. Faulcon, bondsman.

In the 1850 census of Halifax County: Belfield Coley, 15, and Geo. Baker, 9, living alone.

Coley, Dennis and Mary E. Mitchel, 12 January 1854.

Coley, Robert and Polly Mills, 16 May 1826. Jas. B. Pearson, bondsman.

Coley, Thos. and Sally A. Mitchell, 7 Jul 1851.

In the 1850 census of Halifax County: Thos. Coley, 22, and John Coley, 21, both boatman, living next door to Dennis Coley, 60, farmer, wife Dolly, 55, and children Sally, 30, Martha, 19, and Elias, 12.

Coley, Weldon and Cresy Baker, 14 February 1852.

In the 1860 census of Halifax County: Weldon Cooley, 50, farmer, wife Crecy, 46, spinner, and children Mary, 11, and Weldon, 9; plus Easton Cooley, 40, farm laborer.

Cousins, Francis and Panthae Liggins, 10 April 1854. John Mayhoe, bondsman.

Free-Issue Death Certificates: NC-born Michiganders.

Joseph C. Ash.  Died 17 Feb 1890, Calvin, Cass County, Michigan. Mulatto.  Married. Age about 60.  Born in NC to Harry and Louisa Ash.

Marmaduke Ash.  Died 7 April 1911, Calvin, Cass County Michigan. Colored. Age 81 years, 6 months, 2 days. Married at age 27. Parent of 13 children, of whom 7 are living. Born NC to Herrod Ash and Eliza Kerner, both of NC. Buried Chain Lake.  Informant, Louisa Ash, Cassopolis.

In the 1850 census of Perry, Logan County, Ohio: Eliza Ash, 45, and her children Joseph C., 22, Marmaduke, 21, Mary, 20, Wm. H., 18, Sarah J., 16, Bates, 15, Marshama, 10, Marquis, 8, Eliza, 7, Arrena, 6, and Martha, 3.  Eliza and her first four children were born in NC; the remainder in Ohio.

In the Consolidated List of All Persons Subject to Do Military Service in the Second Congressional District of Michigan: Joseph C. Ash, 36, and Marmaduke Ash, 35, both colored, born in NC, and residents of Calvin, Cass County. Beside Marmaduke’s name, under Remarks, “1/4 white.” Civil War Draft Registration Records, National Archives and Records Administration.

Wiley Chavous.  Died 1 April 1915, Calvin, Cass County, Michigan. Colored. Married. Farming. Age 63.  Born Indiana to Eli Chavous and Jane Locklayer, both of NC. Buried Calvin Center.  Informant, Louisa Jane Chavous.

In the 1860 census of Calvin, Cass County, Michigan: Eli Shaver, 35, wife Jane, and children Samford, 11, Willy, 9, Mary E., 6, Emeline, 3, and Martha, 3 months.  Eli and Jane were born in NC, Samford and Willy in Indiana, and the remaining children in Michigan.

Martha A. Dungey.  Died 28 Feb 1904, Calvin, Cass County, Michigan. Mulatto. Widow. 40-year resident of Calvin. Born 10 Oct 1845 in Virginia to Henry Liggins and Elizabeth Liggins, both of NC. Buried in Bethel cemetery, Cassopolis.

In the 1860 census, of Calvin, Cass County, Michigan: Henry Liggins, 55, wife Eliz., 35, and children Parthenia, 17, Rufus, 15, Martha, 13, Mary 12, Susan, 10, Emma, 8, Alexander, 5, M.L., 4, and David, 2. The censustaker recorded all as born in Virginia except the three youngest children.

Thomas S. Evans.  Died 23 April 1911, Porter, Cass County, Michigan. Colored. Widowed. Retired farmer. Born 5 Aug 1827 in NC to Thomas Evans and an unknown mother, both of NC.  Buried Chain Lake.  Informant, H.E. Wise, Bristol, Mich.

Emily Ann Evans.  Died Porter, 19 Sept 1907, Cass County, Michigan. Mulatto. Married. Age 73 years, 1 month, 14 days. Married at age 16.  Parent of 11 children; 8 living. Born in NC to Reddin Chavious and Francis Harris, both NC. Buried Chain Lake.

George Eaton Evans.  Died 19 Sept 1898, Porter, Cass County, Michigan. Colored. Single. Farmer. Age 41 years, 5 days. Born in NC to Thos. S. Evans and Emily A. Harris, both of NC.

Floria Ann Goins. Died 3 Aug 1908 in Calvin, Cass County, Michigan. Colored. Age 72 years. Married at age 15. Parents of 15 children. Born in NC to Silas Oxendine and Ali Hunt, both of NC. Buried at Bethel. Informant, Wm. Goins.

In the 1860 census of Robeson County: Alx’d Oxendine, 36, Amy, 27, Mary J., 12, Henery J., 11, Minerva, 8, Flora A., 6, Jiles, 3, Catharine, 6 months, and Silas, 45.

Rabbi Goins.  Died 22 March 1914, Calvin, Cass County, Michigan. Colored. Widower. Parents of 2 children, both living. Born Nov 1848 in NC to Jesse Goins and Roxey Goins, both of NC.  Laborer.  Informant, Asa Goins.

Willis Haithcock.  Died 3 Aug 1898, Calvin, Cass County, Michigan. Mulatto. Married at age 24. Parents of 16 children; 9 living.  Age 72 years, 2 months, 24 days. Farmer. Born in NC to Burrell Archer and Sarah Haithcock, both of NC. Buried Chane Lake cemetery.

In the 1850 census of Jefferson, Cass County, Michigan: NC-born Willis Hathcock, 24, in the household of white farmer Peter Marmon.

Berry Haithcox.  Died 16 March 1904, Porter, Cass County, Michigan. Married at age 45. Three children; all living. Born 1825 in NC to Mills Haithcox and Sarrah Byrd, both of NC. Informant, Roberta Haithcox, Vandalia, Michigan.

In the 1850 census, of Jefferson, Logan County, Ohio: Mills Heathcock, 50, wife Sarah, 40, and children Dica, 25, Charlotte, 18, Bartlett, 16, Littleberry, 21, Sarah E., 8, John Mitchell, 7, Upper J., 5 and Permelia, 2.  Mills was born in Virginia. All others, except the Ohio-born last child, were born in NC.

Ruberta Haithcock.  Died 12 Nov 1916, Porter, Cass County, Michigan. Widow. Mulatto. Born 30 Mar 1837 in NC to William Tabron and Beda Tabron. Buried Mount Zion. Informant, Beda Haithcox.

Lovina Hathcox.  Died 6 April 1905, Calvin, Cass County, Michigan. Mulatto. Widowed. Born 16 Aug 1834, Logan County, Ohio, to Green Allen and Angeline Wade, both of NC. Buried Chain Lake cemetery. Informant, A.S. Haithcock, Cassopolis.

Rebecca Ann Lawson. Died 19 May 1920, St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. Colored.  Married to James H. [Lawson.] Born 24 Nov 1849 in NC to George Artis and Susan Allen, both of NC. Buried Cassopolis. Informant, Jas. H. Lawson, Benton Harbor.

In the 1860 census of Porter, Cass County, Michigan: Geo. W. Artis, 45, carpenter, S., 34, M.E., 17, Sarah J., 14, E.A., 12, Rebecca, 10, M.F., 7, Geo. H., 2, and S.E., 4 months. 

Death certificates, Library of Michigan; US population schedules.

Free People of Color Listed in Mortality Schedule: 1850.

Jane Hagens, 16, female, black, born NC, died June, “bilious f[ever]”, Wayne County.

Raiford Artice, 22, male, black, born NC, died July, farmer, unknown causes, Wayne County.

Jesse Hall, 20, male, black, born NC, died June, farmhand, bilious f[ever], Wayne County.

Robert Mitchell, 2, male, mulatto, born NC, died July, unknown causes, Wayne County.

Dempsey Read, 70, male, black, born NC, died March, hatter, unknown causes, Wayne County.

Allen Read, 60, male, black, born NC, died May, hatter, unknown reasons, Wayne County.

Hannah Croom, 43, female, mulatto, married, born Wayne County, died June, “bil fever,” Wayne County.

Gray Simmons, 33, mulatto, married, died January, farmer, pneumonia, Wayne County.

Sally Read, 80, female, mulatto, born Davis district, died January, old age, Franklin County.

Adeline(?) Finch, 26, female, mulatto, born Davis district, died December, pauper, Franklin County.

Lucy Dunstone, 30, female, black, died January, dropsy, Franklin County.

Lucy Mayho, 20 female, black, died May, unknown causes, Nash County.

Free-Issue Death Certificates: MISCELLANEOUS, no. 3.

Eliza Aldridge.  Died 29 Jan 1824, Brogden, Wayne County. Colored. Widow of Robert Aldridge.  Born 29 February 1829, Duplin County, to unknown father and Nancy (no last name.) Informant, Joseph Aldridge.

Mathew Aldridge.  Died 6 May 1920, Goldsboro. Colored. Married to Fannie Aldridge. Age 64 years, 2 months, 28 days. Merchant. Born Goldsboro NC to Robert Aldridge and Liazza Borkins, both of Wayne County. Informant, Levi Kennedy.

In the 1860 census of Newton Grove, Sampson County: Robert Aldridge, farmer, with wife Mary E., and children George W., John, Amelia, Matthew L., David S., and a one month-old infant.

Francis Carter.  Died 26 September 1937, Brogden, Wayne County. Colored. Widow of Marshall Carter. Born Sampson County to Jesse Jacobs and Abbie Strickland, both of Sampson County. Informant, Granger S. Carter.

Marshall Carter.  Died 11 July 1912, Dudley, Brogden, Wayne County. Colored. Married to Frances Carter. Born 7 July 1860 in Duplin County to William Carter and Mary (no last name.) Farmer. Informant, Milfred Carter.

John Jacobs.  Died 16 June 1922, Dudley, Brogden, Wayne County.  Age about 67. Miller (corn mill.) Born Sampson County to Jesse Jacobs and Abbie (no last name), both of Sampson County. Informant, Willie Carter.

Free-Issue Death Certificates: DOVE.

Ned Dove.  Died 13 December 1918, Jacksonville, Onslow County. Colored. Married to Maria Dove.  Born 1846, Onslow County to Durant Dove and Annie Dove. Farmer. Buried Dove graveyard.  Informant, William Dove.

Jane Dove. Died 24 April 1926, Woodington, Lenoir County. Colored. Widow of James Dove. Born 1836 in Onslow County to Durant Dove and Jane Dove, both of Onslow. Informant, James Dove.

Willie Dove. Died 10 March 1927, Woodington, Lenoir County. Colored. Married to Mary Dove. Farmer for Blackledge Harper. Born Onslow County to Durant Dove and Annie White, both of Onslow. Informant, Blackledge Harper.

Henry Dove. Died 2 October 1915, Kinston, Lenoir County. Colored. Married. Born 1850, Onslow County to Durant Dove and Annie White of Onslow County. Informant, John H. Dove.

In the 1850 census of Upper Richlands, Onslow County, Durant Dove, 40, mulatto, wife Anny and children Margarett Ann, Eliza Jane, Wm., Julia, Nancy, Durant, Edward, Mandy, Joshua, and Henry.

Amos Dove.  Died 31 August 1924, Richlands, Onslow County. Negro. Widower of Mercy Dove. Age 78. Father, Sanders Basden. Mother, Nurcy Edwards. Buried Green Branch cemetery.  Informant, Oscar Dove.

John H. Dove.  Died 14 December 1925, Kinston, Lenoir County. Colored. Widowed. Born 1854, Lenoir County to Jim Dove of Lenoir County and unknown mother. Informant, Jim Dove.

Marriages of Free Colored People in Wayne County: L-Z

Locust, Daniel to Eliza Ann Goins, 1 Jan 1858, at H. Locust’s.

Lynch, Sherrard to Harriet Moore, 12 July 1855, at Gatlin Lynch’s.

In the 1860 census of Goldsboro, Wayne County: Gatlin Lynch, 44, wife Lovy, 40, children Emily, 14, and Betsey, 11, and Henry Coster, 13.

Mitchell, Henderson to Jane Dolinson, 18 March 1852, at Geo. Dolinson’s.

In the 1850 census of North Side of Neuse, Wayne County: Henderson Mitchell, 20, Council Hall, 23, and Jessee Hall, 21, all described as mulatto day laborers, in household of white merchant Ste Barnes, 28.  Also, shoemaker George Dollerson, 63, wife Easter, 52, and  Jane, 19, Nathan, 7, and Virginia, 9 months.

Munday, William to Emily Langley, 1 March 1855.

Read, Benjamin to Benanijah Hall, 25 November 1851, at Nahunta Depot.

In the 1850 census of North Side of the Neuse, Wayne County: Hilard Artice, 37, wife Vina, 24, and children Joshua, 15, Mary, 13, Sarah, 11, Elizabeth, 8, Isaac, 6, John, 5, Daniel, 3, and Hilliard, 2 months, plus Benjamin Read, 20. Also, Sherrard Hagins, 39, Mary, 39, Samuel, 20, Winifred, 18, Benjamin, 16, Mary, 13, Smithey, 10, Narcissa, 7, Robert, 7, and Nancy, 1. [This family used the surnames Hagans and Hall.  “Benjamin,” a girl, was in fact the Benjah Ann Hall who married Benjamin Read.]

Reid, Laurence to Winny Hall, 10 Apr 1853, at Wm. Hooks’.

In the 1850 census of North Side of the Neuse, Wayne County: Sarah Read, 60, with Pearcy, 28, Laney, 22, and Laurence Reid, 21.  See, also, “Winifred Hagans,” above.

Rowe, William to Delpha Bass, 15 July 1858.

Sampson, Lawrence to Eliza Seabery, 7 March 1861, at Theophilus Sampson’s.

In the 1850 census of North SIde of the Neuse, Wayne County: Theophilus Seaberry, 44, wife Rachell, 32, and children Kennean, 17, Sararna, 16, Eliza, 15, Aaron, 10, Litha, 8, Vicey, 7, Henry, 3, and Theophilus, 1, plus Calvin Smith, 22.  In the 1860 census of Nahunta, Wayne County: Kinyon Artis, 50, wife Vina, 45, and children Lawrence, 24, Mary A., 22, Isaac, 18, Betsey, 17, Hill, 11, and Rhody, 9, and Martha P. Hall, 3. [Oddly enough, this is same family listed as above in 1850 as Hilard and Vina Artice, etc.  The 1880 census of Pikeville, Wayne County, lists Lawrence Artis and his wife Eliza as Lawrence and Eliza Sampson.]

Simmons, Bryan to Elizabeth Winn, 24 August 1859, at Limestone.

Smith, John to Esther Dolerson, 5 January 1854, at Ephraim Jones’.

Sugg, Hinton to Martha George, 11 September 1856, at Goldsboro.

In the 1850 census of Greene County: Hinton Sugg, 16, mulatto, in the household of Martha Edmundson, 60, a white woman.

Toler, John to Apsilla Musgrave, 24 February 1853.

Troublefield, Peter B. to Nancy Adams, 19 January 1855, at Jesse Martin’s.

Free-Issue Death Certificates: ARTIS.

Adam T. ArtisDied 10 Feb 1919, Nahunta, Wayne County. Colored. Married. Born 19 Jul 1831. Farmer. Parents unknown. Buried in Artis graveyard. Informant, Frank Reid.

Richard Artis Sr.  Died 12 Feb 1923, Great Swamp, Wayne County. Colored. Married. Farmer. Born 1850 in Wayne County to Solomon Artis and Sar[illegible]. Informant, Richard Artis Jr.

In the 1850 census of Greene County: Adam Artess, 18, Jane, 17, and Charity Artess, 13, in the household of white farmer Silas Bryant.  Next door, their mother and siblings: Vicy Artess, 40, Zilphy, 22, Louis, 8, Jonah, 7, Jethro, 5, and Richard, 1.  [Sidenote: Adam Toussaint Artis was my great-great-great-grandfather. — LYH]

John Artis.  Died 30 Aug 1839, Greene County. Born 1859, Fremont. Widower of Lucy Artis. Son of Alford Artis and Eliza Edmondson. Farmer. Informant, John Eddie Artis.

W.B. Artis. Died 20 Nov 1911, Goldsboro. Resided 510 E. Spruce Street. Colored. Married. Barber. Age about 65. Son of Henderson Artis and unknown mother. Informant, William B. Artis, Jr.

Wealthy Artis. Died 10 Nov 1928, Nahunta, Wayne County. Colored. Widow. Farmer. Born Wilson County to unknown parents. Buried Jones cemetery. Informant, Richard Artis.

In the 1860 census of Nahunta, Wayne County: Asberry, 14, Nancy A., 17, Richard, 11, Welthy, 7, and Simson Artis, 1, in the household of white farmer Burket Barnes.

Susiannah Artis.  Died 11 Sept 1931, Nahunta, Wayne County. Widow of Richard Artis Sr. Age 74. Farmer. Born Wilson County to unknown and Nicy Linch of Wilson County.  Informant, Richard Artis Jr.

George Artis. Died 26 Jul 1928, Brogden, Wayne County. Colored. Married to Annie Artis. Age unknown. Born Wayne County to Abcent Artis and Mary Eliza Artis.

In the 1860 census of Buck Swamp, Wayne County: Absalom Artis, 32, wife Eliza, 22, children John F., 4, James W., 2, and George W., 3 mos., plus Mary, 35, Henry, 16, and Bunyan Mitchell, 14.

 North Carolina Death Certificates; US population schedules.

Halifax County Marriages: B

Baker, Peter and Jane Goings, 23 Dec 1858. John Edwards, bondsman.

Baker, Willie and Sally Hardyman, 27 Dec 1817. Isham Mills, bondsman.

Baker, Willie and Angie Mills, 31 Aug 1820. Isham Mills, bondsman.

Ballard, Carter and Caroline Vaughn, 20 Dec 1854. Bradford King, bondsman.

Banks, Caswell and Betsy Toney, 23 Dec 1858. Jno. Edwards, bondsman.

Banks, Caswell and Rebecca Jones, 18 Oct 1861.

Banks, Isham and Lucretia Ash, 23 Dec 1833. Elijah Powers, bondsman.

Banks, Isham and Mary Cooley, 7 May 1859.

Banks, Silas and Lucy Williams, 4 May 1851. Hilliard Harris, bondsman.

Barlow, Randolph and Emily Artis, 25 Mar 1849. Jas. W. Faucett, bondsman.

Barnhill, Blount and Repse Artis, 10 Jul 1847.

Bartley, Joseph and Maria Jones, 22 Dec 1854. Lazarus Pope, bondsman.

Beard, Jeremiah and Delena Manuel Ash, 4 Apr 1817.  Oliver Ash, bondsman.

Bird, Edmund and Sarah Read, 26 Jul 1828. Enoch King, bondsman.

Bird, James Henry and Frances V. Howard, 24 Aug 1858. John T. Saunders, bondsman.

Bird, John W. and Mary Gauphian Wilson, 7 Jan 1847. Peter Bird, bondsman.

Bird, Peter and Minerva Manly, 6 Oct 1858.

Boon, Jackson and Frances Boon, 29 Dec 1849.  Wm. G. Crawley, bondsman.

Boon, Lewis and Jemima Hegbeth, Oct [illegible]. James C. Faucett, bondsman.

Boon, Lewis and Mary Mayhoe, 17 Mar 1851.

Boswell, Charles and Nancy Richardson, 8 Dec 1818.  Matthew Gilbert, bondsman.

Bowser, Albert and Mary Bowser, 13 May 1857. 

Bowser, Augustus and Antoinette Mitchell, 7 Jun 1849. Charles N. Webb, bondsman.

Bowser, Burton and Rebecca Caroline Bowser, 8 Jun 1846. William Roberts and William Mills, bondsman.

Bowser, Guilford and Fanny Banks, 20 Dec 1830. Thomas Moody, bondsman.

Bowser, Guilford and Laney Bowser, 6 Feb 1854.

Bowser, Guilford and Rebecca C. Bowser, 23 Dec 1857. Thomas C. Bowser, bondsman.

Bowser, Isaac and Frances Williams, 6 Jun 1829. Thomas Bowser, bondsman.

Bowser, Lemuel and Luvenia Manley, 20 Nov 1850. Anson Caps, bondsman.

Bowser, Samuel and isabella Bowser, 9 Aug 1860. 

Bowser, Thomas and Betsey Williams, 24 May 1828. Caswell Mills, bondsman.

Bowser, Thomas and Roxana Manley, 22 Dec 1855. 

Bowser, Willie and [unnamed], 16 Sep 1828.  Caswell Mills, bondsman.

Bowzer, Burgess and Betsy Jones, 22 Nov 1859.

Bowzer, James and Adeline Bowzer, 14 Mar 1859. Ephraim Mills, bondsman.

Bradley, Marshal and Sarah Hally, 11 Jul 1853.

Britt, Richard and Louisa Mills, 9 Oct 1830.  Reddin Nevill, bondsman.

Brooks, Reddic and Sally Tootle, 21 Oct 1857. James W. Cotten, bondsman.

Brown, John and Eliza Wilkins, 18 Jan 1852.

Brown, Willis and Susan Dicken, 27 Jul 1831. Pink Dicken, bondsman.

Burt, Augustine and Milly Hathcock, 23 Oct 1833. Tho. R. Nevill, bondsman.

Burt, Elisha and Henrietta Locklayer, 3 Apr 1847. Hinton Cole, bondsman.

Burt, Joel and Nancy Richardson, 11 Jan 1825. Robt. Brinkley, bondsman.

Burt, Rhodam and Polly Jones, 18 Dec 1822. Thomas Fountain, bondsman.

Burt, Rhodam and Sally Locklier, 3 Jan 1827. Harrod Scott, bondsman.

Burt, Stephen and Wiltha Mitchell, 10 Aug 1826. R.M. Shearin, bondsman.

Byrd, Asa and Clarissa Keemer, 25 Mar 1834. William Jones, bondsman.