2009 1.pdfDavie Dossier
Issued by
Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society
Mocksville, North Carolina
January 2009, Issue 1
Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society
Web site: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ncdavhgs
President Linda Leonard
Vice-President
Secretary/Treasurer Frances Beck
Board of Directors Dale McCullough, Diane Webb, Bill
Urdanick
Dossier Editors Marie Roth, Doris Frye
MEETINGS ARE HELD THE FOURTH TUESDAY (Except for December)
JANUARY 27 MEETING: “Davie County Schools” Dr. Carolyn Beaver is coming to tell the group
about the Retired School personnel Directory that she is helping put together. Marie Roth will describe her
project for the history room of compiling information about early schools in our county. Members are
encouraged to share information or photos with these 2 projects.
FEBRUARY 24 MEETING: Mark Hager will update us on the filming and information about Joppa.
Cemetery. An archeological team has been studying this old cemetery where Daniel Boone’s parents are
buried. They have also assembled a list of persons interred there.
MARCH 24 MEETING: to be announced. Look at the web site listed above to determine program. Future
topics will be scrapbooks, Calahaln Township, and Hodges Business College building.
MAPS: This month’s Dossier cover went back to the format of previous issues. This is really a neat map
that Nancy Wall drew in 1969. It shows so many historical features of Davie County. Have you really
studied this map? We have many historic sites near us that we need to learn more about and protect. Our
society sells 3 different maps of our county. See page 7 for ordering.
DUES: October 2008 and January 2009 are being sent to previous members who have not paid dues for a
few years. We’re hoping you will pay your 2009 dues – only $5 per member per year unless you want to
become a Life Member and then you won’t have to worry each year about paying tax deductible dues. See
page 7 for paying dues. April 2009's issue will only be sent to those who have paid current dues. Look at
the mailing label on page 8 to see if you need to pay.
EARLY SCHOOLS IN DAVIE: Marie Roth, a volunteer in the Martin-Wall History Room, is
compiling information about the early schools in Davie County. A 1907 newspaper article by the school
superintendent mentions that there were 61 schools in the county at that time. If you have information
about any of these old schools, photos, names, or location information, please communicate with Marie at
MarieBCR@gmail.com . Hopefully, this school information will become a Web site for convenient
researching.
DAVIE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY WEB SITE:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ncdavhgs/
Description of society with meeting dates and programs.
List of items for sale.
List of dates of all Dossiers.
Index of contents of all Dossiers.
List of current officers and past presidents.
Photographs.
MARTIN-WALL HISTORY ROOM WEB SITE:
http://www.library.daviecounty.org/information/history.php
Biographies of Miss Flossie Martin, James Wall, Doris Frye, Andrew Lagle, and Nancy Murphy.
Index to surname file for copies of articles and obituaries of Davie residents.
Local history directory of topics in the files.
Davie County Cemeteries indices for Volume I and Volume II.
Surname Index to Lagle Land Grant map.
List of links to other Internet Web sites for searching for surnames, family associations, and current names
for medical ailments.
YADKIN VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
This group is about 4 years old and includes the 14 counties that are near the two sections of the Yadkin
River. If you would like to learn more about the group and possibly join, use their new Web site
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ncyadvha/. At this Web site, you can read about their previous
conferences, plans for 2009, and goals.
NGS CONFERENCE IN RALEIGH IN MID-MAY:
National Genealogical Society’s Conference in the States 2009. Raleigh NC, 13-16 May 2009.
For information, visit www.ngsgenealogy.org or call (800) 473-0060. Make hotel reservations early; this
conference is close to graduation time in Raleigh universities. This is THE BIG conference – we’re lucky
to have it nearby. It will be in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2010.
List of classes: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/Conferences/2009/Program.cfm
Registration form: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/Conferences/2009/regform.pdf You can register online or
print out form to mail.
4 page conference flyer: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/Conferences/2009/RaleighFlyer.pdf
LIST OF NORTH CAROLINA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES:
http://www.ncgenealogy.org/, click on tab “Local Societies”.
Davie County Civil War Book
Mary Alice Hasty and her sister Hazel Winfree have researched the 1,147 men involved with the Civil War
and have compiled this into a book, “The Civil War Roster of Davie County, North Carolina”. They have
received the proofs from the publisher and are finishing up details of the printing. Publication should be in
a few months. Cost is $55 for the 280 page book.
Help Us with Future Issues of the Dossier
You can submit mystery photographs from Davie County that someone might be able to identify, or you
can list a query, or post your name and address with the surnames you are seeking. E-mail
MarieBCR@gmail.com or mail to Marie Roth, Davie County Public Library, 371 North Main Street,
Mocksville NC 27028. Your submissions will be listed in a future issue.
Iredell County Tracks, Fall 2008, page 28 had these quotes:
..so many ancestors – so little time.
..only a genealogist thinks that a step backward is making progress.
..it’s hard to believe that someday you will be an ancestor.
..most family trees produce a few lemons, nuts, and some bad apples.
..you wonder if your ancestors came on the Mayflower or Allied Van lines.
Fort Dobbs, http://www.fortdobbs.org/index.html
Located north of Statesville in Iredell County, NC, Fort Dobbs State Historic Site provides a window into
the tumultuous period of history known as the French and Indian War (1754-1763) or Seven Years War.
The two session weekends in this first quarter of 2009 are described. Hours for both weekends are 10-4.
March 21, 22, 2009; “With the Greatest Attention to Command”. After a long winter, the garrison of
provincial soldiers at Fort Dobbs practice their military drill as they prepare for a new campaign season.
Musket and cannon firing demonstrations as well as 18th Century camp life are featured throughout the
day.
April 18, 19, 2009 “War for Empire 1759" In the spring of 1759, the western frontier of the Carolinas
and Virginia was engulfed in warfare as the Cherokee War began. Join hundreds of soldiers, Native
Americans and civilians from the 18th Century at Fort Dobbs as we look at this crucial time in our
province’’s history. Events include on-going demonstrations of camp life, military drill and colonial trades,
as well as a re-created Cherokee attack and scholarly lectures.
North Carolina Historic Sites
Map of 27 sites in North Carolina: http://www.nchistoricsites.org/images/AH_map_NCHS.pdf
(There is an underline before and after the word “map” above and after 2009 below).
2009 Calendar of Events: http://www.nchistoricsites.org/calendar/2009_calendar.pdf3
ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Davie County was formed from Rowan County in 1836. After you’ve finished searching for your Davie
County ancestors in the Martin-Wall History Room, you’ll want to go to the Rowan County Public Library
to find records before 1836. They have a very large, well-stocked history room on the third floor. The
elevator can take you up to a large set of books, collections, and computers on the local area and other
areas. Web site is
http://www.rowancountync.gov/GOVERNMENT/Departments/PublicLibrary/tabid/145/Default.aspx
Street address is 201 West Fisher St., Salisbury NC. From W. Innes St., turn west onto Church
St. and then turn right onto Fisher St. Hours are Monday -Thursday: 9am to 9pm; Friday &
Saturday: 9am to 5pm; and Sundays: 1pm to 5pm (Sept. - May).
ROWAN MUSEUM http://www.rowanmuseum.org/will give address and hours.
ROWAN COUNTY WILLS (pre-1836, Davie County now)
G:126. ELI GAITHER. 7 Mr. 1809, prb. 1809. Wife Elizabeth to have all estate if she manages
it profittably. Sons: Edwin Newnan Gaither, Brice Hamilton Gaither, William Warren Gaither.
Child in esse. Exrs: John Fulton, Nicholas Gaither. Guardians: John Fulton, Nicholas Gaither,
John Locke. Wit: M. Stokes, B. Gaither
G:130. JOSEPH (X) LOCKER. 24 Dec. 1808, prb. ___ Wife: not named. Dau: Lenny/Linia
Potts. Grandchildren Elizabeth and Mary McDaniel, Thomas Gentle, Lizzy Gentle, and Joseph
Gentle to have negro Bob for 1 yr. Each. Granddau Elizabeth McDaniel to have negro girl
Charity. Josiah L. McDaniel, who is under age, to have first increase from negro Charity and 50
A where John Johnson now lives dj Daniel Orrel and Benjamin Berryman. Home Planta. To be
rented for 5 yrs., also the planta. Where Philip Snyder now lives. Exrs: Daniel Orrell and Jelson
Berryman. Wit: Benjamin Berryman, John Johnson
ROWAN COUNTY LOOSE ESTATES PAPERS
JOHN ATCHASON (ATCHISON, AYTHCHISON), 1823. Admin. Bond of James Atychison
(Atchison) on estate of John Aythchison dated 19 Nov 1823, William Philips and Eli Etchison
securities. Notes due estate from James Atchason, Nimrod Adams, Eli Atchason, John Atchason,
Jesse Atchason, Wyllie Atchason, and Daniel Atchason, May 18_4.
ROWAN COUNTY DIVISIONS OF ESTATES
pp. 112-114. PETER FRY – 8 Jan. 1814. 396 A and 87 cents on Muddy Crk to be divided
equally among his 6 daus., each of whom gets 66 A. All the husbands sign.
Lot #1 – Elizabeth, wf of Michael Houser
Lot #2 – Susanna, wf of Martin Hanes
Lot #3 – Sary, wf of Isaac Douthet
Lot #4 – Mary, wf of Jacob Crader
Lot #5 – Hannah, wf of Philip Haynes
Lot #6 – Rebecca, wf of John Transou
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WHERE ARE THE GENEALOGY BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY?
THE MAJOR DEWEY DECIMAL DIVISIONS ARE:
000 - Generalities
100 - Philosophy & Psychology
200 - Religion
300 - Social Science
400 - Language
500 - Natural Science & Mathematics
600 - Technology & Applied Sciences
700 - Arts
800 - Literature
900 - Geography & History
929 is genealogy, name, insignia
THE MAJOR LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (LOC) DIVISIONS ARE:
A - General Works
B - Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
C - Auxiliary Sciences of History
CS 1-3090 Genealogy:
25-35 Genealogical Lists, Covering More Than One Country or Continent
38-39 Family History Covering More Than One Country
42-2209 By Region or Country
2300-3090 Personal and Family Names
D - History: General & Outside the Americas
E - History: United States
F - History: United States Local & America
G - Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
H - Social Sciences
J - Political Science
K - Law
L - Education
M - Music
N - Fine Arts
P - Language and Literature
Q - Science
R - Medicine
S - Agriculture
T - Technology
U - Military Science
V - Naval Science
Z - Library Science & Information Resources
http://geography.about.com/science/geography/library/congress/blhowto.htm
explains how to use LOC numbers.
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DETACH THIS PAGE AND USE FOR ORDERING ITEMS AND/OR PAYING DUES.
BOOKS:Author Price No.Price
Davie County...A Brief History, paperback James W. Wall $ 7.50
The Daniel, Squire, and John Boone
Families in Davie County
James W. Wall, Howell
Boone, and Flossie Martin
$ 5.00
Davie County Marriages 1836-1900 Nancy K. Murphy $25.00
Davie County Marriages 1901-1959 Nancy K. Murphy $25.00
Davie County Cemeteries, a 2-volume set D.C. Historical/Gen. Soc. $55.00
1860 Federal Census-Davie County Nancy K. Murphy and
Everette G. Sain
$17.00
1870 Federal Census-Davie County Nancy K. Murphy and
Everette G. Sain
$17.00
1880 Federal Census-Davie County Nancy K. Murphy and
Everette G. Sain
$22.50
Davie County Heritage Book $45.00
The Historic Architecture of Davie Co.Kirk Franklin Mohney $26.75
MAPS OF DAVIE COUNTY:
Lagle Land Grant $ 6.50
Hughes Historical $ 6.50
1887 Alderman $ 2.50
POSTCARDS OF DAVIE CO. SCENES (set of 8)$ 2.50
CD of 72 issues Davie Dossier, 1987-2008 $ 5.00
TOTAL COST
Postage and handling are included in price.N. C. residents need to add
7% sales tax to the total.
MEMBERSHIP for a calendar year is still just $5.00/year. Life Membership is $100 per person.
The number following your name on the address label on the back page indicates the year through
which your dues are paid. Below is a registration form for your use; checks, payable to the Society.
DAVIE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Frances Atkinson Beck
1131 Wagner Road
Mocksville, North Carolina 27028
NAME _____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________
DAVIE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
371 North Main Street
Mocksville NC 27028
JANUARY 27 MEETING: “Davie County Schools” Dr. Carolyn Beaver is
coming to tell the group about the Retired School personnel Directory that she is
helping put together. Marie Roth will describe her project for the history room
of compiling information about early schools in our county. Members are
encouraged to share information or photos with these 2
projects.
FEBRUARY 24 MEETING: Mark Hager will update us on the filming and
information about Joppa. Cemetery. An archeological team has been studying this old
cemetery where Daniel Boone’s parents are buried. They have also assembled a list
of persons interred there.