The early settlers were mostly Quakers fleeing the institution of slavery in Orange County, North Carolina. LEARN NC. It was named for the infant William V of Orange. Im not familiar with the history about this and Ive tried to look it up, but everything Im seeing about Russellborough says it was founded by Capt. Permit Portal. They began arriving in the 1650s in small numbers. [G] PASQUOTANK PRECINCT between Little and Pasquotank Rivers: Hall, Nixon, Lowry, Evans, Salton, Boyd, Baily, Swann, Pritchard, Hague, Palin [J], Pendleton, Davis,Mabson [F], Reed [W]. Have not been able to trace them further back, would love to find out where they originated from. hire themselves out to their neighbours, who employ them as carryers or porters. At the time that the county was formed, there were 5 Native American tribes living in the area. From its beginning Orange County was the home of farmers. Nearly 900 protestors, known as Regulators, had gathered in Orange County, and other counties joined the fray as well, including Anson, Dobbs, Halifax, and Rowan. //dump($i); whether in possession of a train ticket to their final destination, who paid for the passage. relationship between master and slave was very close. Collection Title: North Carolina Land Grants and Deeds, 1711-1861; 1901. The Occoneechee (Occaneechee) Indians provided Lawson with a feast of "good fat Bear, and Venison." Conrad Bullen emigrated early 1700s from Palatine area of Germany and became naturalized citizen in Sept, 1763, Salisbury. i believe some of the tripps family moved down to anderson sc. For state-wide genealogical societies, see North Carolina Societies. Looking for early settlers Parramoresdecendents of John Parramore who came to the eastern shore of va in 1622 My dads side of the family owns land over at Core Point, and in fact, the Tripp Cemetery is at the end of Down Shore Road (where they own property). Jonathan Lindley brought his group of Quakers from North Carolina to the area in 1811. Hooper, after studying law at Harvard University, moved to North Carolina and established a law practice in Wilmington in 1764. Colton's 1856 Map of North Carolina with Beaufort Harbor. It has been said that in 18th century Orange county more than 75% of the land North Carolina Land Grants and Deeds, 1711-1861; 1901. This was at a time that large land grants were common, but only 5% of the land owners had 1,000 acres or more. Opened in 1801, Hillsborough Academy was actually a host of schools that shared the name throughout the county. Because the region was sparsely populated during that era, land was plentiful; farmers could take fresh land each year instead of refertilizing farmed land, a practice that increased the size of farms but also caused damage to forest lands. In our family, we dont descend from any Paramores (that I know of), but I have come across them in my research in Pitt County, NC. Others who had 10 or more were George ALLEN, John TAYLOR, Matthew McCAULEY, John HOGAN, Thomas H The Tripp family of South Pamlico is noted on the map. If they were here prior to the War of Independence, then it might be worthwhile to check the Moseley Map for their names, or at least their surnames. I am looking for information about the George Young family who left Virginia in the late 1700s, stayed in North Carolina temporarily, then proceeded on to Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Orange County was created out of parts of Bladen, Granville, and Johnston counties in 1752. There was a William Green in my ancestory. In 1860 the 3 largest slaveholders were I. N. PATTERSON with 106, Paul CAMERON with 98, and Henry WHITTED with 78. Aaron Albertson Albert Albertson, Sr. Old maps of Orange County on Old Maps Online. SMYTHE, an English traveler, experienced difficulty in finding anyone who He does appear in1900 Cleveland Co., Arkansas census with a new wife, Mary and an adopted child . with the Shakori (Shoccoree), or Saxapahaw, sometimes called Sissipihaw, dwelling Haw river in the neighborhood of Haw fields. had the largest population of any county in NC. On April 28th, Graffenried came to an agreement with the Lords Proprietors of Carolina, for the purchase of 10,000 acres of land on or between the Neuse and Cape Fear Rivers or their branches in North Carolina. Over 40 percent of those had only one slave. Education is another arena in which North Carolina's German settlers left their mark, establishing Catawba College in Newton in 1851, the Western Carolina Male Academy (which became North Carolina College) in 1852 in Mount Pleasant, and the Mont Amoena Female Seminary in Cabarrus County in 1859. Born in 1820 as a slave in Virginia, Elizabeth Keckly (1820-1907) lived in the Hillsborough region in the 1830s. Apparently all of the Indians in understood his language in some areas west of Hillsboro." A History of Orange County. From this point, it travels southeast until it crosses the current Highway 311 and empties into the Dan River just south of Idol Park. Some of the names of these early German settlers include: Eno river, where they left their name in the "Occoneechee Hills", not far from present Hillsboro. My 8x grandfather was named Jasper Hardison. Hugh Lefler and Paul Wager, eds. In 1860 less than half of all landowners in the county had slaves. In addition to the countys natural characteristics, some popular, annual festivals hosted by Orange County include the Hillsborough Hog Day, the Occaneechi-Saponi Spring Festival and Pow Wow, and the Festifall Street Fair in Chapel Hill. There were some pretty brutal mob riots by the Regulators in Orange County, North Carolina, more specifically in Hillsborough, in September, 1770. sung by us as we lay in Bed, and struck up their Music to serenade and welcome us into their Town. last residence, final destination in the U.S.. whether they had been to the U.S. before (and if so, when, where and how long). Tar Heel Junior Historian, 34, no. I see you left this comment months ago, but for some reason Im just now seeing it. Thank you! Grace or Lower Stone Church, NC Historical Marker L-45, North Carolina Office of Archives & History. He was a planter in Jamesville, NC. that settlers were flocking in, mostly from PA. At the time it was formed Orange County had an estimated population of 4,000. Why was he not found? The county here, by the industry of these Indians, is very open and clear of wood. Additional references and resources: Excavating Occaneechi Town: An archaeology primer. The Formation of The North Carolina Counties (1663-1943). As she made dresses for the wives of politicians she eventually befriended Mary Todd Lincoln, and a deep friendship developed. The Indians' cabins, or lodges, were It is a description of archival material held in the Wilson Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In February 1991, Susan M. Trimble of the North Carolina Colonial Records Project compileda full index to the map, complete with grid locations for the names indexed, and it was published by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, Historical Publications Section. This list constitutes only those ancestors represented in the Order; additional ancestors continue to be proven, documented and added to our rolls. He was a delegate to the 2nd Continental Congress in 1776. http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/occaneechi-archaeology-primer . festooned with dried bear and dear meat, "a good sort of Tapestry," which caused Lawson to declare that the Indians possessed "the Flower of Carolina; Welcome to Orange County, North Carolina! In 1738 the western part became Augusta County. Home Encyclopedia Entry Orange County (1752). It was named for the infant William V of Orange. Quarter Creek areas that are now part of Alamance, Chatham and Randolph. The family home was named The Rose Plantation and sat west of the Albermarle Sound. German settlers first came to what is now North Carolina as part of the second expedition sent to the Roanoke area by Sir Walter Raleigh in the 1580s. The largest slaveholder at that time, Mark MORGAN, had only 6 He does not say who wrote this comment. entertainments, and so serve them up to their guests as an extraordinary dainty. The preemptors : Middle Tennessee's first settlers, ca. The General Assembly decided to establish a new county because of the residents wanted a more convenient rode system, an easier way to access their county seat and court. The record content and time period varies by denomination and locality. This page was last modified 13:14, 27 July 2021. The Welsh, including Thomas LLOYD settled between Hillsborough and what is now Chatham County. His son, John Hardison was a delegate to the 2nd Continental Congress. Any leads appreciated. 1-on Smyth's Creek - Reels, Gatlin 2-Craven Precinct - Johnson, Beard's Creek, Frank [M], Wilkinson's Point, Dawson's Creek [P] South shore - Neus River: 1-Craven Precinct-New Bern - Fonville, Handy 2-South of Trent River up to New Bern - Jones [Frederick]-7375 acres, Wilson [W], Hancock, Palatines, Glover [C], Hatch [A], Handcock [H] They settled at a place they called the "Meadows" about 9 miles E. of Hillsborough at . A major river of the southeastern United States, it drains a largely rural area of the coastal plain from the eastern edge of the Appalachian Mountains southeast across the Piedmont to Albemarle Sound. In addition to these towns, a portion of the town of Mebane stretches into Orange. He was then, and still is, known for ceaselessly defending the institution of slavery, promoting states' rights, and being a radical nationalist. The Plantation was originally called Mount Hope and the property remained in the Tripp Family until the 20th century. USA (1,373,456) > North Carolina (69,772) > Orange County (922) > Orange County Land Records (24), USA (1,373,456) > North Carolina (69,772) > North Carolina Land Records (1,003) > Orange County Land Records (24). [K] Eastern shore between Albemarle & Pamticoe Sounds: 1-North Shore-Pamticoe River:Lillington[A], Adams, Pilkington, Snoad, Boyd, 2-Bath Town: Kenyon, Odeon, Aldeson[S], Martin, Worsly [J], Salter[E], Riouset, Adams, Jones,Ottiwell, 3-East of Bath Town to the Sound: Jewell, maule [P], Perkins, Barrow, Adams [P], Dowry, Jones [P],Woodstock, Slade, Jasper, Mattamuskeet, Tuskeruro Indians, Mallard Creek, Chicod Creek, Salter [E], Kingman, Worsly, Blount, Reading,Coldom, Hill, Slade, Slade [B], Crofton, Maule [P], Locker, Peyton [R], Trip [J], Porter, Nevil, Turner[R],Leigh, Jones, Campaign [R], 2-Craven Precinct Johnson, Beards Creek, Frank[M], Wilkinsons Point, Dawsons Creek, 1-Craven Precinct-New Bern Fonville, Handy, 2-South of Trent River up to New Bern Jones [Frederick]-7375 acres, Wilson [W], Hancock,Palatines, Glover [C], Hatch [A], Handcock [H], [Q] Hatteras Island:Gibbs, Neal, Hatteras Indians, 1-Near Beaufort Town Taylor [N], Shakelford, Shaw, Rustul [R], 2-Across North River, east Wicker, Burnet, 1-NE shore New River[Jacksonville] Howard, Lillington[H], 3-Along the coast between New and Cape Fear Rivers [Jacksonville to Wilmington] Johnson,Beasly, Frederick, Alexander, Vaile[J], Nixon, Hauser, Swann[S], Staples, Hudson, Watts, Perry,Porter, Howe, 4-East bank NE Branch Cape Fear River Harrison[C], Watts, Mardsen, Carter, And now, for the map (clicking on the map will bring up a much larger version from East Carolina University in a new window).. Copyright 2006 by the University of North Carolina Press. Eno-Will agreed to guide Lawson to eastern Carolina. Have you been to NC? Thank you for this historic map! I am surprised that Russell isnt on the list. along the Eno river near present Hillsboro. In 1840, a slave named Stephen, owned by Abisha and Elisha Slade, accidentally discovered the process of flue-curing for tobacco. Robert Tripp b.1722 d. 1800 moved from Providence RI to Core Point, Durhams Creek, Beaufort, NC. We fought in Revolutionary war and the civil war. Tryon decided to pardon half the group, but the other six were hanged on June 19. Several historical anthologies and collections rest in the libraries across the campus, and the Carolina Playmakers and Paul Green Theater, the Ackland Art Museum, and the Morehead Plantation are other vital aspects of the campus. 4,175 Views . Because their religion condemned the use of military force, the Moravians remained neutral during the Revolutionary War, paying rent to their British landlord Granville as well as taxes to the newly formed U.S. government. After the War of the Regulation (1764-1771) and a series of confrontations in Orange County, Hillsborough was the site of a hanging on June 19, 1771. was the largest slaveholder in the county with 24. Early North Carolina Settlers, 1700s-1900s This unique collection is comprehensive in its coverage of early North Carolina marriage records, death records, land records, historical sketches, and biographies referencing approximately 200,000 individuals. https://archive.org/details/historyofgermansin00bern/page/n6 (accessed January 23, 2019). WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. they are my mothers people and many Willis still live here today. LDSGenealogy.com is privately owned and is not an official site of FamilySearch International or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). possible in Jersey settlement area Rowan co bout 1768. DAISY . In ANCHOR, https://www.ncpedia.org/anchor/expanding-west-settlement, Bernheim, G. D. 1872. The North Carolina Historical Review 87, no. . For personal use and not for further distribution. Early Settlers Definition: Profiles for adult pioneers that were living in Orange County, North Carolina prior to 1800. Index to the Moseley map of North Carolina, 1733 by Trimble, Susan M. Publication date 1991 Topics Moseley, Edward, 1682-1749 . Clusters of families and Indian tribes were also named, such as the entry for Palatines in the section South of Trent River up to New Bern, referring to families that settled the New Bern area led by Baron Christoph von Graffenreidor Tuskeruro named on the Roanoke River referring to the Tuscarora Indian tribe. the Occoneechee, and northwest of the present city of Durham. Constitutional Convention in Hillsborough in 1788, http://www.ncmarkers.com/Results.aspx?k=Search&ct=btn, http://www.co.orange.nc.us/occlerks/about.asp. My great great great grand fathers were Hatteras Indian. William A. Graham (1804-1875), a prominent North Carolina politician, was born in Lincoln County, and attended the University of North Carolina in the 1820s, later to open his own law practice in Hillsborough in 1828. FamilySearch. The most distinctly Scotch-Irish settlement in the county was Eno, about 7 miles north of Hillsborough. Physical traits include Couch Mountain, Turkey Hill Creek, Blackwood Mountain, Eno River, Lake Michael, and Chestnut Ridge. Another traveler, John LAWSON, came along the trading path from the south in 1701. Abt 1759 Mecklenburg County, Virginia d. Bef 1795 Rutherford County, North Carolina: Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties. "Scotch-Irish" is the term used in the reference book. The largest Scotch-Irish community developed around Eno, east of the Haw River. The county was formed in 1752 from parts of Bladen County, Granville County, and Johnston County. If so, they paid quit rents to them, as to avoid being required to work on the landowners land and house. They plant abundance of grain, reap three crops in a summer, It was Strayhorns numerous visits with his grandparents in Hillsborough that allowed him to develop into a influential Jazz musician. Land for homes, farms, and businesses was used by individuals but belonged to the community. Even then, sixty years after the first Carolina settlers, no clear routes marked the way. whether the passenger had ever been in prison, a poorhouse, or in an institution for the insane. Graham, drawn to the political fever of the area, served in the House of Representatives in the 1830s, the U.S. Senate from 1840 until 1843, as Governor of North Carolina from 1845 to 1849, and as Secretary of the Navy in the early 1850s. When the earliest settlers arrived, Kentucky was still a territory of Virginia, and Nelson County, formed in 1785, included the present Washington, Marion, and nine other counties, plus parts of eleven others. 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I am looking to fill in my family tree. I do have some Swiss ancestry as well as you. Was he related to Samuel Willis circa 1700 ? He told of his visit to the Eno Indians Possibly Tyrell, Currituck, Hyde or surrounding counties. Shows settlements, inhabitants, soil conditions, rivers, and principal products, with insets showing Port Brunswick or Cape Fear Harbour, Port Beaufort or Topsail Inlet, Ocacock [Ocracoke] Inlet, Explanation, and Directions for Ocacock [Ocracoke] Inlet. The colony flourished and prospered for 18 months, but in 1711 the colony was virtually destroyed after suffering an attack by Tuscarora Indians. Orange County and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. William S. Powell, ed. Charleston, South Carolina, was one of the South's most famous senators during the time period from 1832 to 1850. Quoting from the book: "By 1773 The term palatine could also be in reference to people living on the lands of these landholders. Although some of the schools in the region failed, the first Hillsborough Academy to survive in the 1800s became the formal preparatory academy for the University of North Carolina in 1819. Three days later, the men "were well soused in a myery meadow by the way of which we crossed severall." . The Occaneechi, Haw, and Eno were the first Native Americans to live within present-day Orange County. SCHEAFER/SHAVER/SHEPHERD, SCHWENCK/SWING, SHARP/SHAEBE, TROLLINGER, STEINER/STONER, WEITZEL/WHITESELL, Even though the Regulators attempted to avoid an insurgence with Tryon by offering him another petition, the Royal Governor refused, and the Battle of Alamance ensued on May 14, 1771. PERKINS with 10 each; Walter ALVES with 11; William SHEPPARD and William O'NEAL with 12 each; Hardy MORGAN with 14; Alexander MEBANE with 16; and a Orange County Orange County Soil Survey, 1918 Topography, Chapel Hill and Vicinity, 1918 Map of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1933 . Even earlier, during the 1540s, Spanish explorers under the leadership of Hernando de Soto "discovered" several Indian groups occupying the interior regions of the Carolinas. Part of the American History & Genealogy Project. It was named for the infant William V of Orange, whose mother Anne, daughter of King George II of Great Britain, was then regent of the Dutch Republic. My Moms side comes from the Coopers of the south shore of Albermarle Sound and specifically the communities of Gum Neck, Frying Pan and Alligator in Tyrrell County. Think for a moment about the first European settlers to permanently inhabit North Carolina. Designed after the Bingham School, the Hughes Academy hosted students from the most affluent families in North Carolina including George T. Winston, Patrick Winston, William T. Dortch, and D.I. All Rights Reserved. The John Boston family lived in Onslow County on the NW Branch of the New River near the William Williams property in the 1760s. A halt was made at Eno town, located on a "Pretty Rivulet", fourteen miles east of A Condensed History of the Early Settlers of Catawba County, Prepared by Colonel George M. Yoder, Catawba County Library. Rendleman Date 1953 Extent Local Identifier G3903.R8E27 1953 .R46 Creator (s) Rendleman, D. A. At no time did slaves constitute more than 31 percent of the total population of the county. After 1754 and into the statehood time period, this method was the only way to obtain vacant lands in North Carolina. Although he was born in Boston, William Hooper (1742-1790) resided in Hillsborough and he was one of North Carolinas three signers of the Declaration of Independence. Be the first one to write a review. plaister. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. I have been striking out everywhere I have looked. His narrative read: to promise him to avenge his Death if it should so happen. there were so many Germans in western Orange that J.F.D. As other counties were created out of parts of Oranges territory, these counties were created wholly out of Old Orange: Chatham (1771), Caswell (1777) and Person (created out of Caswell in 1791), and Alamance (1849). Slavery was not as important an When the curtain rose for the drama of history to begin, the land that is now Orange county was occupied by small tribes of Siouan origin. Tanner's 1836 Antique Map of North Carolina. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. another tribe known as Adshusheer. I am Ken Reason : My Mothers side Patterson is from Scotland then Ireland and all many all over the globe.

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