Tag: Johnston Co. North Carolina

Notes about Milbury Mauldin (1760/1770 – 1836/1840), Wife of John Lauderdale (1745 – 1830/1840)

May 12, 2025

Or, Subtitled: “John Mauldin of the State & County aforesaid Blacksmith and Sarah his wife” As I begin this post about Milbury Mauldin, wife of John Lauderdale (1745 – 1830/1840), I can’t help prefacing it by telling you frankly: There’s a wealth of truly astonishing junk information about Milbury Mauldin online. Before I address that … More Notes about Milbury Mauldin (1760/1770 – 1836/1840), Wife of John Lauderdale (1745 – 1830/1840)

Moses Birdwell (1769-1849): Virginia, North Carolina/Tennessee, and Georgia Years to 1811/2

September 13, 2024

Or, Subtitled: Family Bibles and Handwriting Conundrums Moses’ Birth in Augusta (Later Botetourt) County, Virginia, 15 October 1769: Notes on Birdwell Bible The date of birth of Moses Birdwell, father of James G. Birdwell – 15 October 1769 – is recorded in the register of a bible that is thought to have belonged to his … More Moses Birdwell (1769-1849): Virginia, North Carolina/Tennessee, and Georgia Years to 1811/2

The Children of Dennis Lindsey (abt. 1755-1795): Isaac Lindsey (abt. 1776 – 1833)? (1)

April 13, 2020

Or, Subtitled: Spartaburg County, South Carolina, Families Head to the Florida Parishes of Louisiana Before War of 1812 The story of Isaac Lindsey illustrates what important genealogical breakthroughs are now possible through DNA research. Until genealogical DNA testing came along, no one (at least, no one of whom I’m aware) had any inkling that the … More The Children of Dennis Lindsey (abt. 1755-1795): Isaac Lindsey (abt. 1776 – 1833)? (1)

The Children of Dennis Linchey/Lindsey (abt. 1700-1762): William Lindsey (abt. 1733-abt. 1806)

January 28, 2020

Or, Subtitled: The Challenges Encountered in Tracking “Wm. Lindsey Run Away” And now to William Lindsey, the one child of Dennis Lindsey about whom I have substantial documentation — if, that is, I’m correct in identifying the William named as a son in Dennis’ will with a William Lindsey who had a precept on 5 … More The Children of Dennis Linchey/Lindsey (abt. 1700-1762): William Lindsey (abt. 1733-abt. 1806)