Volume XLVI
July 1, 2000                                                                                         

Jernigan Genealogy Homepage

Information Exchange

Kay Stone answered Sharon Tingley's inquiry from last month on Fannie Jernagon.  In case someone else out there needs the info, here it is:

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The following notes are from Kay Stone.  She gathered this info from the NC State Library in May 2000.  If you have any questions or requests, please contact her.

Anson Co, NC Wills, Vol 2 1834-1846; Laura Willis pg 55 Will Bk B pg 134

Daniel McRae
d- Barbara McRae, dec’d; ch/o
____ Christopher, John & Catharine McRae
gsons - Geo. Jernigan, Lemuel Jernigan
gch - Margaret Diggs, Lucy Diggs - ch/o dau Catharine Diggs
gch- Calia Diggs, Dudley Diggs
dl - Mary McRae, w/o son Duncan, dec’d.
d - Isabella Johnson
gs - Daniell Johnson
s - Wm McRae
gs - Alexander McRae
s - Hugh McRae
d - Sarah Pratt
gs - Daniel Pratt
exr - Alexander McRae

22 May 1841
Test: Angus McGugan & Alexander McRae
Rec: Oct 1841

Abstracted Deeds Anson Co, NC Bks 4, 7 & B2; Dr A B Pruett

pg 492 (213) Dec 23, 1768 Thos. Lee, planter (NC) to Charles Hinds (Anson Co); for L20 sold 87A NE side of PeeDee River; border: a black oak on SS Naked Creek and crosses 2 spring branches; granted Apr 2, 1762 by the King to Tarrance Carrel who sold (date blank) to Thos. Lee

(S) Thomas Lee
w: John Crawford & Thomas Jermegan
Oath: Apr 1770 J Crawford Bk 7, pg 292

Franklin Marriage Bonds, 1779-1868; Dr Stephen E. Bradley, Jr.

2667. Harbert Tharrington to Mary Jonikin, 4 Nov 1865, A.P. Tharrington (w) T.C Horton 5 Nov 1865 by T L D Smith

pg 590. Raleigh (x) Cook to Penny Journagan, 27 Nov 1806 Willie Askue (x) (w) G. Hill Jr

#1187. John Hamm to Sarah L Jurnakin 13 Dec 1859 Solomon Ascue (x) (w) Y Patterson (mar) 15 Dec 1859 by Jos. Wilson JP

#1465. David Jarnagan to Patty Pace 8 Feb 1789; Seth Maby (w) G. Hill

#1490 Wm Jernakin to Eliz. Allgood, 23 May 1843 Wm H. Edwards (w) S Patterson

#1567. Wm Jonikin (x) to Sarah Allgood 20 Jan 1834 Richard Winn (w) S Patterson

#1568. Wm Jonikin to Julia Ann Ham, 9 Sep 1862; Wm Ascue (x) (w) T C Horton (mar) 11 Sep 1862 by E Green (JP) [Marr Register lists groom’s surname as Jenkins].

Franklin Co. Loose Estate Papers Vol 1 1777-1810; Bradley

pg 112 copied
pg 124 Eliz. Journagan (Johnakin)
Sale of estate by Joseph Jones exr.
Names buyers
No Date

Vol II 1811-1825; Bradley

pg 71. Richard H. Fenner 9 Dec 1823
Stephen Outterbridge Copied
pg 76. Isham Fox 8 Jul 1822 Inventory
Bonds & Notes
Benja Jurnagen, Joel King, John McKinnie
pg 131. Copied
pg 239. Vines Turner 9 Aug & 5 Sep 1811
Sale of property by Anne Turner admx.
Buyers: Guy Clopton, Wm Ascue, Green Hill Jr., Enoch Tharrington

Mar Ct 1812 Accts & Notes:

Jacob Jonnogan

Franklin Co. Ct Minutes, Vol 1, 1785-1789; Bradley

pg 497. 19 June 1787 Henry Hill, Jenkins Devaney, Thos Arrendell esqs.
Pg 497. Deed from John Thornton to David Jonagan was Ack’d by sd Thornton, (MOR)?
Pg 1027 3^rd Sat. Mar 1789
David Jonakin to help with road from Lewisburg to Portridge (viz)

17 June 1789
pg 1077 Ordered that Shadrack Jornagan an orphan abt 15 yrs of age be bound to David Sayers till be arrive to lawfull age to be learnd to read & write & the coopers trade.

Vol 2 1789-1793

pg 1098 Thurs 13 June 1793
David Journagan to help with road repair- Green Hill (Sycamore); overseer

Franklin Co. Original Wills Vol 1 1780-1861; Bradley

pg 138 copied
pg 254 copied
pg 393 copied

Voter Registration Lists. The 1902-1908 Franklin Co, NC; Bradley
Name, Age, Who Voted, Voted Where (NC unless noted), Date of Registration - October

Pg 20. Hayesville Twp. 1902
Journigan, M R 23 Jernigan, James J
Journigan, Chas. H 39 Jernigan, Wm
Journigan, Ranson L 44 Jernigan, James J.
Journigan, J C 48 Jernigan, James J.
Journigan, Hugh J 27 Jernigan, James J.

pg 51. 1906 Hayesville Twp
Journegan, Willie 21 Jernigan, Billie

pg 55 May 1908 Hayesville Twp
Journegan, R J 37 Jernigan, James

pg 58 1908 Oct Hayesville Twp
Jernigan, Wm M 31 Jernigan, James

1815 Tax List Franklin Co.; Rosemary Richardson

pg 12 Jurnakin, Jacob 1 white poll Capt Stone’s Dist for 1815

Will Bks DEFGH Franklin Co 1812-1824; Bradley

pg 694 copied
pg 770 Inventory. Isham Fox 8 Jul 1822
Mentioned: Green Hill Jr, John McKinnie, Ben Jarnagan, Joel King, Hugh Hayes
pg 20. Sale of estate of Absolom Rush Oct 9, 1807
Buyers: Jacob Jonnecan
Dec Ct 1807
pg 50. Inventory Vines Turner.
Mentioned Jacob Jonnegon
Mar Ct 1812

Will Bk B, Franklin Co 1794-1804; Bradley

pg 2 copied
pg 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 27, 32 copied
pg 24 Buyer sale of estate of Wm Cooper Apr 3, 1801, also Moses Wooten, Richard Fenner, Jno Hunter, Henry Hill, Ceily Jonagan; undated
pg 37. Add. Inv. Of David Journagan dec’d
Laurence Eley admr. Undated

The NC Ancestor Exchange: Crestena Jennings Oakley; 1999

#04115 Jernigan, David 1760 Anson, NC - sp. Mercy Hinson, 1790 Anson, NC DD & Pl
1862 KY Ruth E Dinkins, 398 Wellington Cove, Jackson, TN 38305
#34533 Jernigan, David Sr ca 1720- Alice Page, d. Wayne Co 1790
#34533 Jernigan, Stephen d. Wayne Co 1801
Tanner, John W P O Box 152, Flora, ILL 62839-0152
#04115 Diggs, Benj Hinson 1798 Anson, NC - Polly Jernigan, 1824 Anson d. Anson 1830 TN
#33332 Raynor, Allen Lovitt ca 1830 Kizziah Jernigan 1856 NC d 1863 VA

Skinner, Linda Wallace
9411 So Lowell Rd
Bahama, NC 27503-9235

Harnett Co. Cem.; Vol 1; Hugh B Williams.

Buies Creek Cem

Pg 262 
Jernigan , Leon S Sr Oct 30, 1921 
Jernigan, Nellis S, w/o Leon Jernigan 7 Nov 1913 - Aug 14, 1983

Dunn Mem. Cem.

pg 280 Jernigan, John B Apr 8, 1892 - Feb 25, 1959
Jernigan, Mary B Apr 10,. 1902 - Feb 26, 1983

1870 Harnett Co

pg 5 
Journegan, Maria 42 FB 93-93
Margie 20 FB
Henry C 18 MB
Tempy 14 FB
Terry 13 MB
Davy 8 MB
Clausa 7 FB
Geo R 2 MB

NC Bastardy Bonds by Betty J & Edwin A Camin

Copied 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 185

Sampson Co Will Abstracts 1784-1900; Eliz. E. Ross

pg 118 Smith, John W 2 May 1885 prob. 21 Jan 1891
wife: not named
Exec: H. W. Jernigan

No Jernigans found in 1850 Census Chowan

Business As Usual-Edenton Merchant Ledgers, 1759-1819; Marguerite Butler McCall.

On list of Persons named in Ledger-Jacob Jernigan
Geo. Blair’s business ledger- begins Jan 1759 - Oct 1766-turned ledger upside down and used as receipt book.

Abstract of Vital Records from Raleigh, NC Newspapers 1799-1819

2445 Jernigan, D execution – copy

Chowan Co, NC Ct Minutes 1749-1754; Bk III; Haun

Oct 1754-20. Plntfs & Defs. Names: Alexander Cotton vs John Smith Exr &c.
What Action: Case 17
Last Orders: Genl. Issue with Leave &c.
Judgment &c: Ordered that a dedt. Issue to Bertie to examine witnesses &c to Thos. Pugh David Jernagan, Henry Hunter or any two of them giving notice to Mr John Hill (note: very difficult to read.)

Chowan Co., NC Co Ct Min. P & QS 1730-1745; Haun

pg 250. Actions entr’d in the office Returnable to January Ct 1745.
Deed of sale of land from Edward Jarnegan to Wm Hughs is duly proved in due form of law by the oath of Geo Hughs a subscribing evidence thereto and on motion is ordered to be registered. Fees pd. Certified.

Chowan Co, NV Misc Papers 1685-1744 Bk I; Haun

pg 72 May 14, 1720/1 List of tithables taken by John Smith
John Jerniagone? And his son Thomas (or: John Jerriay?one and his son Thomas) 2
John Smith List of Tythables in Ye Neck between ___ River & Creek - 7
Abst. From the Edenton Gazette and NC Gen Advertiser, Edenton, NC 1820-1821; Vol IV; Fouts

pg 133. Acct of shipwreck-Schooner, Quaker

pg 580. Edenton Jun 4, 1821
That Harvey Edge and his father stole a negro man from R.O. Jonigan & sold him in Currictuck Co, near Knotts’ Island, and gave a bill of sale in the name of Eason.
Copied

Sampson Co, NC Voter Registration 1902, 1904, 1906, 1908

pg 93 
1902 Mingo Twp. Branch, Matthew B, 57, Isiah Johnnigan (Jernigan), NC, 10-25-1902

pg 97 copied

pg 98 
Jernigan, Hanibal W, 53, Lewis Jernigan, NC, 10-23-1902
Jernigan, Robert A, age 26, Lewis Jernigan, NC, no date.

Pg 105. 1905 Mingo Twp.
Jernigan, Archie A, 21, W J Jernigan, NC, 10-26-1906
Jernigan, Wm P, 24, J M Jernigan, NC, 10-26-1906

pg 107 copied

pg 108 copied

pg 110 
Jernigan, F W, 21, G H Gernigan [sic], NC, 10-17-1908

pg 111 
Jernigan, Amos A, 26, Julius E Jernigan, NC, 10-24-1908

pg 116 
1902 Newton Grove Twp.
Jernigan, Rufus A., 44, Bud Jernigan, NC, 19-25-1902

A Portrait of 19^th Century Sampson Co as revealed by Sampson Co. Ct Minutes 1810-1820; Bizzell, Oscar M & Virginia L.

pg 40 19 May 1812
Ordered that Page Jernigan be overseer of road beginning at John Fellow’s, Esq, and ending at Mrs. King’s mill, in the room of Ephraim Bradshaw and that the usual hands work under him.

Pg 52. 18 Nov 1812
Deed. James McLendon to Page Jernigan for 268 A proved by Abraham Haines.
James McLendon to Page Jernigan for 56A proved by Abraham Hayes.

Pg 61. 18 May 1813
Ordered Joseph Darden be overseer of the road in the room of Page Jernigan and that the usual hands work under him.

Pg 69. 16 Nov 1813
Ordered to be apptd a jury to lay off sd new road-Page Jernigan.

Copied 76, 77, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89, 95, 96, 106, 107, 109, 126, 136, 143, 154, 160, 169, 186, 197, 226 pg 76 thru 226.

pg 1. 11 Aug 1800
Road workers: Noel Gainey, overseer, beg. At foot of Peter’s Rd thence to co. line; Lewis Jernigan, Peter Lee Jr’s hands, Moses Westbrook, Peter Lee Sr’s hands, Wm Blackman work under him.

Pg 9. 10 Feb 1801
Child: Ordered that Penelope Britt be allowed 5 pds annually for 7 yrs from 15 Jun 1799, and that Elisha Jernigan pay the sd sum yearly for the maintenance of a bastard child he begat on her body.

Pg 10. 
Elisha Jernigan, the reputed f/o a bastard child begotten by on the body of Penelope Britt, pay the sum of 4 pds to Joel Britt for taking care of the sd Penelope when she was in labour.

Pg 54. 9 Feb 1803. 
James Marley produced into Ct a report purporting the division the land belonging to the heirs of Jesse Jernigan, dec’d.

pg 55. 
Deed - Wm Jernigan to Jesse Jernigan for 256A proved by David Clark.
Deed from Ezekiel Jernigan of SC to Wm Jernigan for 256A proved by Jesse Jernigan.
Slaves sold: Bill of sale from Benj Bell to Archibald Bell for negro named Taff prvd by John Snell. An instr. Of writing between Jenny Jernigan (alias Joyner) and James Manley was proved by Abraham Daughtry. This involved a slave named Patience and her 2 children named Tup and Nance.

Pg 60. 3 May 1803.
Deeds - Arch. Bell to Jesse Jernigan for 73A proved by ____ Williams.

Pg 67. 3 Aug 1803.
Elisha Jernigan to Frances Shine for 295A proved by Shine Caswell.

Pg 100 14 May 1805
Deeds - Jesse Jernigan to Daniel Hicks for 216A proved by James Thompson

pg 134. 12 Nov 1806
Deeds- gift Alexander Jernigan to John B Devine for goods & chattles (sic) ackn’d

pg 107. 
Deeds  - Wm Jernigan to Daniel Hicks, Sr. for 218A proved by Lewis Hicks.

Pg 139. 11 Feb 1807 
Jesse Jernigan to Wm Croom for 256A prvd by Francis Shine

pg 175. 16 Nov 1808
Daniel Jernigan to Daniel Hicks for 216A prvd by Shine Caswell.

1784 - 1800 Same as previous 2 volumes

pg 21. 21 June 1785
Thos. Kenan surrendered: Orson Bell & Jessie Jernigan, as spec. bail for the appear. Of Thomas Kenan to this Ct, delivered him to the Ct in disch. of themselves. Sheriff took into custody.

Pg 31. 21 Dec 1785
Jurors: appointed for Mar term
Jesse Jernigan, Henry Vann, others.

Pg 32. 20 Mar 1786
Venire: summoned - Jesse Jernigan, Henry Vann

pg 33. 
Grand jury - Jesse Jernigan

pg 45. 
Jesse Jernigan be overseer of the road in the room of James Thomson.

Pg 74. 12 Feb 1788
Deeds- Jacob Jernigan to Thos. Gray proved & ordered registered.

Pg 103. 10 Nov 1789.
Deed Jesse Jernigan to David Clark acknd & ordered registered.

Pg 108. 11 May 1790
Lease: Lease from Mary Bell to Jesse Jernigan proved & ordered registered.

Pg 114 11 Aug 1790
Jurors - ordered to attend next court:
Alexander Carrel; Jesse Jernigan

pg 124 12 May 1791
Bill of sale from Wm Williams to Jesse Jernigan proved and ordered registered.

Pg 134. 17 Nov 1791.
Jurors: summoned Jesse Jernegan

pg 161. 15 May 1793
Jurors: summoned for Aug 1793
Jesse Jernigan , Orson Bell, Daniel Hicks, John Blackman

pg 162. 
Bill of sale. Jesse Jernigan to Nehemiah Scott proved by oath of Claborn Ivey & ordered registered.

Pg 168. 11 Feb 1794 copied

pg 177. Bk 2 12 Aug 1794
Overseers: David Clark, overseer: Edward. Byrd Jr, Jesse Jernigan

pg 179. 13 Aug 1794
Road work-Jesse Jernigan, Ed. Byrd Jr, Gabriel Byrd work on road under David Clark.

Pg 192. 13 May 1795
Dee Jesse Jernigan to Benj. Blount for 86A proved by Isaac Millard.

Cem Records from Sampson Co., Clinton, NC. Vol II

pg 109. Jernigan-Holland family Cem. Loc. on A A Jernigan farm, Plain View twp, Sampson Co.
Jernigan, Wm James Dec 24, 1845 - Jan 7, 1916
Jernigan, Sarah W Altman, v/o W J Jernigan; May 27, 1849 - May 20, 1895
Jernigan, Parthenia P, w/o J J Jernigan; May 22, 1864 - Apr 24, 1938
Jernigan, Wesley Leland; Aug 8, 1903 - May 5, 1926
Jernigan, W Claude; Mar 1, 1873 - Nov 28, 1943
Jernigan, Elbert W; d. Dec 4, 1952 ae 64 yrs
Jernigan, Alonza J; d. Apr 18, 1952 ae 51 yrs
Jernigan, Robert A; Oct 30, 1875 - Nov 24, 1945
Jernigan, Nancy A, w/o Robert A Jernigan; Oct 12, 1864-May 17, 1925

pg 137. Willeford Cem , 5 mi South of Dunn, NC Hwy 421, Plainview Comm.
Jernigan, Geo. W; Nov 25, 1868 - Dec 17, 1942
Jernigan, Rosa Alice; Apr 29, 1877 - Apr 23, 1916

1860 Census-Sampson Co., NC

605/559 Draughons Store, Mingo
Jernigan, Bud I, 37, MW farmer (1^st wife Media Lassiter, dec’d)
Sara W, 33 FW (nee Adams)
Richard B 9 MW
Wm J 7 MW
Meady G 5 FW
Lewis P 4 MW
Rufus A 3 MW
Geo H 4/12 MW
copied

1850 Sampson Co, NC

copied

Abstracts of Sampson Co, NC Wills 1784-1895; Cora Bass

pg 56 
Lee, Bott; March 3, 1834 - May 1834
w-Kezia Lee
2-James B, Major D, Erasmus B, Lemuel H. Lee
d-Susan, Keziah Lee, Harriet Jernigan
Exec: wife Kezia Lee, s-Lemuel H.
w: Kilba Lasseter, Powel Blackman

Cem Recs of Johnston Co.

pg 418 Selma Mem Gardens (Twp)
Jernigan, Ida Hayes; 1907-1970
Jernigan, Raymond Allen; Oct 12, 1964 - Oct 17, 1964
Jernigan, Stephen Ray; 24 Jan 1952 - 6 Feb 1979; h/o Brenda A.

pg 422 Batten, Lou Ellen Jernigan; Oct 5, 1881 - 21 Jun 1952; w/o J.A.

Pg 557. Barbour (B.D.) Cem- Banner Twp
Jernigan, Eula Mae; 5 Jun 1898 - 20 Jan 1956; w/o J. Talton
Jernigan, J. Talton; 16 Jun 1895 - 28 Dec 1967

pg 422. Sunset Mem Park - Smithfield Twp

Vol 3; Johnston Co.

pg 368. Sanders Cem. - Clayton Twp.
Jernigan, Pollie A.; 16 May 1859 - 30 Mar 1900; md. Walter

Vol 2

pg 212 Johnson Lee Cem - Meadow twp.
Jernigan, Arrell B. Barefoot; 8 Nov 1879 - 8 Jul 1946
Jernigan, Carrow Belle Hobbs; 15 Dec 1908 - 17 Nov 1934
Jernigan, G. Millard; 12 Nov 1885 - 15 May 1924
Jernigan, Marion; 22 Nov 1907 - 11 May 1908; s/o G M & Irab.

Pg 251. Copied

pg 293. 
Jernigan, John B; 12 Jan 1893 - 12 Jan 1952

Vol 1

pg 197. Jernigan Cem.- Meadow twp.
Jernigan, Lovet R.; 1867 - 1910; m. Mary E.
Jernigan, Mary E; 1866 -1936; w/o Lovet

pg 188-189. Copied

Vol 5

pg 561. Copied

pg 622. Elevation Unit. Meth. Church Cem - Elevation
Jernigan, Albert M; 19 Apr 1876 - 23 May 1853?; h/o Ina E. Henry
Jernigan, Ina E. Henry; 5 Aug 1887 - 30 May 1964; w/o Albert M.

pg 623. Elizabeth Unit. Meth Church Cem; - Cleveland twp
Jernigan, Anthony Scott; 3 Apr 1975 - 23 Mar 1976
Jernigan, Warren (Doodle); 3 Mar 1934 - 22 Feb 1975

pg 644. Hannahs Creek Church Cem - Banner twp.
Jernigan, Inf. No date; s/o W T & Callie
Jernigan, Callie Raynor; 4 Oct 1904 - 31 Oct 1979; w/o W. T.
Jernigan, W. T.; 15 Oct 1907 - 26 Nov 1956; h/o Callie R.

pg 667. Jernigan Cem. - Banner twp.
Jernigan, Susan; 21 Oct 1840 - 11 Apr 1899; w/o Wm H.
Jernigan, Walter Barry; 9 Apr 1873 - 19 Sep 1944
Jernigan, Wm H.; 16 Feb 1829 - 27 Feb 1902; h/o Susan

pg 673. Johnson Lee Cem; - Meadow twp.
Jernigan, Marion; 22 Nov 1907 - 11 May 1908

pg 692. Jordan (B.B.) Cem. - Sampson Co.
Jernigan, Annie Lou (Jordan); 1 Oct 1905 - 14 Sep 1926; w/o Raymond

pg 720. Lee (Moses) Cem. - Sampson Co.
Jernigan, E. Bruce; 7 Nov 1914 - 10 Jul 1973
Jernigan, Louise Lee; 31 Aug 1921 -
Jernigan, Rowland Geo.; 25 Mar 1903 - 3 Sep 1971

Vol 7

pg 42. Hodges Chapel Cem.- Harnett Co. Grove twp.
Jernigan, John Robert; 14 Jan 1911 - 10 Oct 1973
Jernigan, Lessie M; 11 Aug 1889 - 4 Mar 1970
Jernigan, Willie C; 8 Mar 1885 - 9 Mar 1965

pg 50. 
Jernigan, Louise; 28 Feb 1848 - 19 Dec 1914; w/o J. H.

pg 75. Rest Haven - Smithfield twp.
Johnakin, John; d Sep 1989; 82 yrs; h/o Lina Barnes J.

pg 723. Lee’s Chapel - Ingrams’ twp
Jernigan, Jimmy D; 14 Jun 1941 - 2 Aug 1941
Jernigan, Laura; 4 Apr 1898 - 6 Aug 1944

pg 745. Mill Creek Church - Bentonville
Jernigan, John Carlyle; 3 Oct 1909 - 21 Nov 1967

pg 754. Norris-Thornton Cem. - Meadow twp.
Jernigan, Bobby Ray; b. ? - 27 Dec 1974

pg 844. 
Jernigan, Jasper N.; 4 Jul 1893 - 10 Oct 1959; h/o Bessie
Jernigan, John P; 28 Jan 1869 - 10 May 1942; h/o Cornelia A.
Jernigan, Levonia; 28 Jan 1869 - 21 Jan 1921; d/o J N & Bessie

pg 875. Selah Cem. Church - Wayne Co.
Jernigan, Ella N.; 27 Jul 1874 - 31 Dec 1929; w/o L.M.
Jernigan, Lewis M; 15 Sep 1872 - 13 Sep 1951; h/o Ella N.

pg 871. Johnson (Henry M) - Meadow twp.
Jernigan, Calvin; no dates

pg 876. Selma City Cem.
Jernigan, Inf.; b & d; 16 Oct 1940; d/o Alton
Jernigan, Ruby C. Noles; 1 Oct 1921 - 31 Oct 1958; w/o Alton

pg 877; Yelverton Grove Church Cem- Smithfield twp.
Copied

pg 878. Roselawn Cem - Banner
Jernigan, Debra Rose; 14 Jan 1959 - 26 Feb 1966

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Here are some tips from George G. Morgan.

Questioning Bible Entries

Be careful when examining family Bible records concerning births, marriages, deaths and other events. These entries may not be primary records, but instead may be secondary sources that require additional proof of their veracity. They may have been entered or transcribed later, thereby making their accuracy questionable.

Check the copyright or publication date of the Bible. If dates on family entries precede the Bible's date, they are secondary sources. If all the entries appear to be written in the same hand, with the same pen or pencil, and at the same time, be skeptical -- they were probably transcribed. If entries have dates prior to World War II and appear to have been written
with a ball-point pen, they are definitely transcribed. (Ball-point pens were not patented until 1938 did not come into general use until late in World War II.)

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Sharon Tingley passed along this by an unknown author:

WHY WE DO IT

Today I want to describe for you what finding our ancestors means in terms of being one of the major reasons why I do what I do these days on the Internet, for myself, for my children and grandchildren and for others.... I have an idea that similar circumstances are the reason many researchers are involved as well. I think more than a few of you will identify with my thoughts and motivations here...

I loved that old home place dearly, as many of you loved a similar place that now exists only in your minds and hearts. I frequently "walk" through it, escaping today's to yesterdays and memories, willing myself to remember the touch of fabric, the coolness of hardwood floors on my bare feet, the weight of a fat white china cup in my hands, the way the afternoon sun slanted and cast shadows on the floor of a long front porch. Those memories are a comfort to me, because beyond the "things" I have that were there, they are all I have left of the place I knew. I know that many of you feel the same, and have another place you "walk" for comfort at times.

But those memories I have, and you have, will be gone all too soon, leaving this world at the same time that we do...just as the memories of our grandfathers and great-grandmothers left with them, and unless they are given and passed on, it is as if those things had never been other than what "facts" are left behind on scraps of paper.

This came to me in a very real way recently when the daughter of my first cousin (who is now gone to the next world) contacted me. A young mother, the family's heritage is beginning to be of importance to her. And she asked for my memories, the memories her mother died before she could pass on...and so I have begun to write them for her and to give her what I cannot leave in any tangible form other than description. I have walked her through the family home place willing her to see through my eyes, and I have introduced her to the great-grandfather she never knew, trying to give her a balanced picture of him, the good and the bad, making him human and of breathing living flesh for her.

For the same reason, documenting the family line in that country is also important. I want to know who the grandparents of my grandfather were, because I have no memories of him telling me about them. I know he must have treasured memories of those who lived in his time, and I know he must have treasured the stories that he heard of those who did not. Because it was important to him, and knowing him, I know it is important to me. My grandfather was of another world and time, as many of yours were. And in that day and time, the passing on of roots came through the oral tradition. They little understood that the coming ways of this world would leave little inclination or time for oral passing of roots...and that unless a generation following them had the wisdom to record it, all was lost.

I rue that I was young when he sat so long talking his long tales of "who beget who" and of things that had happened, where they happened, and those who peopled those stories. I am frustrated that I, as did his children, "tuned" much of this out. It is not just a matter of "proving" a lineage...much, much more, it is a matter of salvaging that which was important to one I loved...and giving it to those like my cousin's children and my own children.... passing on the things that were of importance in an endless chain of loving memories. I cannot turn back the clock, and I cannot make my grandfather be here again with me at a time in which I am ready and mature enough now to listen to his endless stories that wound on hour after hour....but I still draw breath, and I can piece together what I can find, add to that what I do remember... and give the next generation something far more precious than the money.

We no longer have our Adams or Barker or Hixson or Colbaugh or Lovelady, etc. homes in Tennessee, and even some of the family burial grounds where my great grandfather, great great grandfather and possibly before that are buried, have been taken from us. All we have is our history....and so you see why it is important beyond description that we preserve our history. It is all we have left of our roots. And I suspect that many of you, if for whatever reason your ancestral lands and home place are gone, feel the same. 

Please remember this when others contact you. Their reasons may have nothing to do with wanting to join an elite organization, may have nothing to do with idle curiosity, may have nothing to do with simple scholarship and an abiding love of research....more often, I am finding, it is a situation in which family history is an anchor to hold to in this fast paced and all too impersonal world. It is a situation in which all the heritage or "home" a family has left is its history. It is a situation in which a person regrets not finding important those things elders talked of at the time they talked of them, and with maturity wants to salvage what they can of the memories of 
elders who went on before them. Your words and help are often far more important than you can possibly realize, and will cause a heart to leap, bring tears to an eye in gratitude. 

In other words, it is often a matter of the "heart" and any small tidbit or fact, any direction you can find time to give, is more meaningful than gold to that person who longs so desperately to find his or her humble link in a long chain...and pass it on, giving the generation to come roots and a sense of belonging in a world that is uncertain. "...and departing leave behind us, 
footprints in the sands of time."

Genealogy - where you confuse the dead and irritate the living.

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Roger Kilpatrick was looking over the 1860 census of Coffee CO., AL recently and noted the following:

David W. JERNIGAN 32 SC
Mahala " 25 AL
Henry R " 7 "
Laura " 6 "
John " 4 "
Leonard F " 3 "
Cooley " 2 "
Ebo " 3 mo. male AL

Moody JERNIGAN 70 NC
Martha " 70 GA

John W. JERNIGAN 27 SC
Mary " 26 "
Joseph " 2 AL
Edmond " 6 mo AL

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Jean Shroyer writes:

In case anyone is in the Austin, TX vicinity in August 2000 the Austin Genealogical Society will host Mr. Wm. Dollardhide on August 19, 2000, 8 am to 4pm at the Red Lion Hotel, I-35 and Hwy. 290, Austin, TX. He will lecture on 4 topics ...pre-registration fee is $32.00 per person and after August 7th...the price will be $37.00...Lunch is included and breakfast rolls, coffee and juice. Book vendors will be present and door prizes too. For info contact TXJEAN@aol.com or Marily@ahenley.com or view our Austin Gen. Soc. website...www.main.org/ags/

Just thought I'd pass this on if anyone is close by and wants to catch Mr. Dollardhide of Salt Lake City, UT...Also the Williamson Co. Gen. Society of Round Rock, TX will host Cyndi Howell in March 2001 so mark your calendars if you are in the area to attend!

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Inquiries

Sherry Jernigan is on a mission.  She writes: 
My father is John Baynes (Baines, Bains) Jernigan, Jr., born in North Carolina in 1919 and raised in Norfolk, Virginia.  His mother was Eula B. Jernigan and his father was John Baynes (Baines, Bains) Jernigan, Sr.  My father's parents separated when he was a boy and it's believed that his father, who was a carpenter, died while working at Williamsburg.  My father's mother knew, or told, very little about my grandfather and his family.  We have almost no information about my father's father, much less more distant ancestors, and as my dad approaches his 81st birthday, I would love to be able to give back to him some part of his family's history!  Can anyone help?
Thanks very much.

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Sharon Tingley is looking for Wini (WPooh10@aol.com). Sharon has discovered some information about Wini's Jernigan ancestors that 
she knows Wini would be interested in. So Wini, please contact Sharon as soon as you can.

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Sherry Fussell is desperately trying to find her grandmother. The only info that she has is: Her name was Nola Jernigan She married my grandfather who was Ossie Fussell. They lived in Wayne County Georgia in 1920 I know because that's where my father (William Alonzo Fussell) was born. They also lived around Ware, Clinch, and Coffee counties. I don't know where or when she was born or buried. I know she died with the measles. I can estimate her death between 1925 and 1930. I hope someone can help.. Thank you.

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Kathy Torticill has a bit of a mystery on her hands. She writes: My father was born in 1906 in Sherman Texas. His father was Emanuel Jarnagan and his mother was Annie Wright. My father had two brothers.  My father's name was Wright Emanuel Jarnagan. He had two brothers (one younger & one older).  One was named Edward (Gus) Jarnagan and the other I am not sure of.

I have been trying to trace my Grandfather's history.  When I was a child I remember my father telling me they had relatives in Tennessee and in Chicago.  As a matter of fact, he told me that his father was actually a descendant from the Ross family out of Chicago and was kidnapped when he was little and taken to Tennessee.  Sounds like an interesting ordeal, but I don't know how to begin to confirm this information. I do know that my grandfather was a professor of music and did pass away from a "long illness" in 1930.  He along with my grandmother is buried in Sherman Texas.  

One of my father's brother's wound up in Galveston Texas and the other in Odessa Texas.
I do know that my father and his 2 brothers split up 50 years ago due to a family argument.  My father never contacted them again and he has since passed on in 1996.  He is buried in San Marcos Texas, which is where he retired and we settled in 1968. I would like to know if I can confirm any of this and if so, who are my relatives?

If anyone can help Kathy, please contact her.

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Jaquita Blevins is looking for the following Jernigan's: William Hudson Jernigan b. Oct, 24, 1893 in Water Valley, MS son of Watt & Belle Jernigan, Watt maybe the son of Wiley Hudson Jernigan/ Harriett Newell, Wiley maybe the son of Thomas&Nancy (Diggs) Jernigan. I am looking for any facts, stories or pictures related to this line, or even corrections if this doesn't seem right.     

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Deborah Hughes is looking for information on Mary Abbie Gill Jernigan.  She was born September 25, 1870, in Irwin County, Georgia.  She married William Jordan Haisten September 11, 1888, in Wellborn, Florida.  She died February 16, 1959, in Palatka, Florida.  Her mother's maiden name was Gill.  Deborah is looking for information on her family before her marriage.

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Genealogy Links

Sharon Tingley says that there are some great new TX and CA web sites sponsored by RootsWeb. I have found all kinds of family info on them. (You'd better hurry though, I understand that Rootsweb and Genweb have joined forces and are going to start requiring a membership to access the info.  Right now there is a 14 day free trial membership available.) Here are the URL's:

Texas Birth Summary Records (covers births from 1950-1995): 
http://userdb.rootsweb.com/tx/birth/summary/search.cgi

Texas Birth General Records (covers births from 1926-1949 and gives both parents' names)
http://userdb.rootsweb.com/tx/birth/general/search.cgi

Texas Marriage Records (covers marriages from 1966-1997)
http://userdb.rootsweb.com/tx/marriage/search.cgi

Texas Divorce Records (covers divorces from 1968-1997)
http://userdb.rootsweb.com/tx/divorce/search.cgi

Texas Death Records (covers deaths from 1964-1998)
http://userdb.rootsweb.com/tx/death/search.cgi

California Birth Records (covers births from 1905-1995 and gives mother's maiden name)
http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi

California Death Records (covers deaths from 1940-1997 and gives mother's maiden name)
http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi

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Reunions

The JERNIGAN MYRICK REUNION WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, JULY 8^TH AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST, FROM 9:00AM TO 5:00PM (American Legion Post, 8890 Ashland Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32534, 850-477-8094, take Interstate 10, to exit 2).  CLICK HERE to print out the registration document as well as all the info on the reunion.

BUFFET LUNCH AT NOON, SATURDAY, FOR $6.50 EACH. DINNER SATURDAY NIGHT WILL BE DECIDED WHEN WE GET THERE. SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST IS $5.50 EACH.

WE’LL MEET PEOPLE AS THEY ARRIVE AT THE HOTEL ON FRIDAY NIGHT AND GO OUT TO DINNER AROUND 7:00PM. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER THAT WE’LL MEET YOU AFTER DINNER OR THE NEXT MORNING AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST.

MAKE YOUR OWN HOTEL RESERVATIONS. . .A.S.A.P. (these hotels book up fast since they are near the beaches, make your reservations soon.)

LODGING AVAILABLE: 

SLEEP INN (850-941-0908)  
2591 Wild Lake Blvd. 
$59.33 (w/10% discount) 
Pensacola, FL 32526

RAMADA INN (850-944-0333)  
8060 Lavelle Way 
$64.00 
Pensacola, FL 32526

Tall Oaks Camp Ground (850-479-3212) 
R.V. HOOKUPS $16.00 per day 

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Editor's Note

The year is half over!  What have you accomplished thus far?  I hope more than I have! :-0

Actually, I got a lot accomplished the first week of June and I guess I've been on vacation mode since then.  I have been slowly transferring back issues of the homepage over to their new homes.  If you like accessing the "opening page" the new address for that is: http://home.att.net/~mboots/Jernigan_Homepage/directory.htm  This page can always be accessed from the bottom of each homepage.

Also, you may note that there is a counter on the bottom of this page.  There will be one on the bottom of all future issues of the Jernigan Genealogy Homepage.  Just a little added something that some of you have requested.

We went to the Grand Review 2000 in Harrisburg as I told y'all we would last newsletter.  Despite the horrendous disorganization of the event, the returning of the colors for the 101st went off quite well!  I don't think that there were too many dry eyes in the park that day as the final act of the 101st PA was performed by the descendants of those brave men.  So that made our weekend.  From there we went off to relax in the Pocono Mountains.  It was a very welcomed vacation.  

Since we have been back, I have been rather relaxed and haven't done much except going to ballgames and other family outings.  I love summer! Krystal only has 3 more games to go.  Even though this year hasn't been as successful as her other years, I find that I enjoy watching them play. 

Kim, our youngest daughter is in SC until mid-July.  She is down there enjoying the company of family and friends while earning that last bit of money for her trip to Alaska.  She will be home for a mere 3 weeks before heading off to Alaska in August.  So she will be gone most of the summer!

Krystal is diligently studying her driver's manual.  She hopes to take her written test very soon.  Cyndi is still working towards getting her real driver's license.  She hasn't had much chance to drive lately as we have been gone so much.  She plans to take the driving test soon. For now I am cherishing the freedom of having my car to myself.  But that will be short-lived as both Krystal and Cyndi will be borrowing it every chance they get very soon I'm sure.  

Cyndi will be starting college in a few weeks.  She has decided to take a couple of courses during the summer to jumpstart her for the fall.  Hard to believe our little girl is starting college!

We will be celebrating the fourth in numerous ways this year.  Krystal is dressing up in her civil war attire and marching in the local parade.  Ed will be speaking in a neighboring town as his ancestor, Edward Nicholas Boots.  I will probably be torn between getting the two of them where they need to be on time!  Later in the afternoon, we will be going to one of Ed's cousins for a barbeque, homemade ice cream, games, fun and laughter.  And if Krystal can figure out which of the four fireworks shows she wants to go to, I suppose we'll end the evening, stretched out on a blanket and watching the fireworks paint the sky amongst the stars.  

But even with all of the fun, remember what the fourth is really about.  FREEDOM!  Thank a veteran for what they have done and endured so that you are free today to speak, live and be who you are.

Happy Fourth of July!  See you in August!

Until then... Happy Hunting!

Your editor,
Marla Boots

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