Tag: William Hall

John Montgomery (abt. 1755? – 1825): Buncombe County, North Carolina, Records

August 16, 2025

Or, Subtitled: Ulster Scots Migration Paths from Pennsylvania to Virginia and on to Western Carolina In my previous set of notes focusing on John Montgomery who died in Lawrence County, Tennessee, in 1825, I cited records showing that, before he moved to Tennessee between June 1815 and 1820, he was in Haywood County, North Carolina. … More John Montgomery (abt. 1755? – 1825): Buncombe County, North Carolina, Records

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)

Children of Mary Calhoun (abt. 1743-1805) and Samuel Kerr of Abbeville County, South Carolina — John Kerr (abt. 1766 – aft. 1819)

January 31, 2024

Or, Subtitled: “A relatively prosperous merchant, variously listed as a hatter, general merchant, and even grain inspector” As the previous posting discussing Mary Calhoun (abt. 1743-1805), daughter of Ezekiel Calhoun and Jane/Jean Ewing and wife of Samuel Kerr, states, the will that Mary made in Abbeville County, South Carolina, on 21 January 1805 names the … More Children of Mary Calhoun (abt. 1743-1805) and Samuel Kerr of Abbeville County, South Carolina — John Kerr (abt. 1766 – aft. 1819)