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Note for: Cornelius Vanover, ABT. 1645 - 1691 Index

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Cornelius Vanover is the earliest proven ancestor of *the Vanover family. He was
born presumably in Flanders , Holland, about 1640 - 50. He died in1691, in Flatbush,
Kings County, Long Island, New York. In his will which is dated March 5, 1689/90,
Cornelius named his wife in the typical Dutch fashion. Her name was Maria Winterslick.
He also named his only heir, Cornelius, the younger. The Flatbush Church records show
that Cornelius and Maria (Winterslick) Vanover had at least two otherchildren. They died
young and have not been identified by name, gender, or age. Cornelius was a cooper
by trade. He and his family emigrated about 1684 to Midwout (Flatbush), Kings County,
Long Island, New York

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Note for: George Washington Osborne, 28 APR 1803 - 18 APR 1882 Index

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1850 Ashe Census: George 47, Mary 47, Alex 26, --- 18, Jonathan 14, Noah 12, Tabitha 10, Andrew 8, George 4

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Note for: Callie Lillie Osborne, MAR 1879 - Index

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Callie's first husband was said to be a Burkett

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Note for: Henry C. Pierce, 5 JUN 1807 - 23 MAY 1892 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Pearce Cemetery, Siam

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1830 Carter County Census: Henry Pearce age 20-30, wife age 20-30, one son under age 5

1850 Carter County Census: Henry Pierce 42, Elizabeth Ann 42, William A.D. Pierce (occupation: millwright) 21, John T. 18, Robert L 12, Mary Ann 11, James D 8, Martha H. 5, Anderson 3

1880 Carter County Census, Carriage Mill district: Henry C. Pierce 72, Elizabeth 72 (neuralgia)

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Note for: Elizabeth Ann Allen, 23 NOV 1807 - 1 AUG 1892 Index

Burial:
Place: Pearce Cemetery, Siam

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Note for: Elizabeth Brown, 1 JAN 1811 - Index

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Elizabeth's grandparents were James and Eve Severly Brown. James was killed in the Revolutionary War.

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Note for: Gideon Lewis, ABT. 1765 - 17 JUL 1842 Index

Event:
     Type:   Military
     Place:   War of 1812

Burial:
     Place:   Gideon Lewis Cemetery, Ashe County, NC

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Note for: Benjamin Dugger, 1749 - Index

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Benjamin Dugger was born ca 1747 or earlier, probably in Brunswick Co, VA. He first appeared on the public records in 1768 when his father William deeded him some livestock in Pittsylvania (now Henry) Co, VA. By 1772 Benjamin was listed on the Surry Co, NC tax list. He was again listed there in 1774 and 1775. He lived near Elk Creek near the border of modern Wilkes and Watauga Co, NC. Around 1802 Benjamin moved to Ashe Co, NC (now Watauga) and settled on Brushy Fork creek, which is just west of modern day Boone, NC. .
Most of Benjamin's children are proven by deeds among the heirs in 1815 Ashe Co, NC. The rest are based on published accounts. Benjamin Dugger and Julius Dugger (1760) were adjoining land owners in Wilkes Co, NC. Benjamin's daughter Celia Dugger (1785-1855) married Lawson Goodwin, son of Mary Dugger (1750/60). This more or less ties Benjamin in with Julius and Mary as probable siblings. William Dugger (1750) named one of his children Benjamin. William was also listed with Benjamin on the 1775 Surry Co, NC tax list apparently in the same household.

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Note for: Celia Mary Dugger, 1755 - Index

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Celia Dugger married 1st Drury Goodwin and 2nd Jacob Smith

Will of Jacob Smith - Carter County, Tennessee:
State of Tennessee, Carter County: I, Jacob Smith, of the County and State aforesaid, being of sound mind and body, do make this my last will and testament, in the name of God, Amen:
I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Smith, the land where I now live on and one tract adjoining the same, and all my household furniture of every description and all my stock of every kind, and four Negroes, namely Reuben, Susanah, Minton and James, during her natural life, and then at her decease the said Negroes to be my son, Daniel Smith's, the balance of all to be equally divided between my two sons, Daniel and Ezekial Smith.
I will and bequeath to my oldest son, Daniel Smith, that tract of land where he now lives, and two adjoining tracts also.
I will and bequeath to my son, Ezekial Smith, that tract of land where he now lines on, and two Negroes, Nathaniel and Justice.
I will and bequeath to my daughter Selah George, ten dollars.
I will and bequeath to my step-daughter, Nancy Vaught, fifty dollars at her mother's death to be paid in property.
I will and bequeath to my grand-daughter, Selah Smith, her bed and furniture, mare and cow which she claims.
I also will and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary Smith, my wagon and all farming tools. In the presence of us, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of the 7th day of October, in the year of our Lord 1822.
N.B. - I do hereby dominate and appoint my trusty friends, Daniel Smith and Ezekial Smith, executors.
Day and date above written. Jacob Smith

Lawson White.
Thomas Barry.

Notes for MARY (MOLLIE) DUGGER:
Mary had 2 illegitimate children from Samuel Hall after 1st husband, Drury Goodwin, died.
Both children were given the surname "Goodwin" - Lawson and Nancy Goodwin.

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The letter was written by Lawson Goodwin to his half-sister Celia George and her husband Charles N. George, telling them of the death of their mother Mary Dugger Smith. Jeff George in Texas has the original.
State of Tennessee Carter County
     February 13th 1836
    Dear brother and sister. I take the opportunity to write you a few lines to
inform you we are in agreeable health, at present hoping these few lines may
safely reach you all shearing the like blessing. Dear Sir, I wish to
communicate to you that Mother Smith has deceas'd this life, without saying
whom she wish'd to inherit her effect which she left behind and since her
death Daniel and Ezekiel Smith have made free to divide her household
furniture for money property etc without giving notice to me or Nancy Vaught
also without making any Administration. I therefore request you without fail
to come and see me a few days before March Term as myself and Nancy Vaught
is fully determined to seek for our right unless a compremise can be
obtained amongst us. I have taken the counsel of Mr. Lucky who gives firm
encouragement and is to council with Mr. Cannedy against March Term. Charles
N. George secure no council from any person but come without fail against
the time above requested. No more but remains your affectionate brother
until death.
        Lawson Gooden (signed)

    Drewery [this name was written in the left margin]
    Charles N. George & wife

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    Duggers Ferry Tenn
    Feby 15th 1836
    Unitia T March 20

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Note for: Drury Goodwin, ABT. 1741 - 7 FEB 1783 Index

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died in the Revolutionary War

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Note for: Lawson Goodwin, 1783 - 1864 Index

Event:
     Type:   Military
     Place:   War of 1812

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Note for: Celia Ann Lewis, 14 NOV 1837 - 25 FEB 1891 Index

Burial:
Place: Pearce Cemetery , Siam

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Note for: William A. D. Pierce, 4 FEB 1830 - 24 JAN 1912 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Pearce Cemetery , Siam

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1880 Carter County Census: William A Pierce 50 TN TN TN, Cealy Ann TN NC TN, Thomas 22, Nancy L 19, Elijah 17, Mary E 15, Cornelia J. John Allen 10, Wilburn H 8, Orley 8, Ety 6, William L 2, Joel c 3/12

1900 Carter County Census: William A Pierce 70, born 1830, Mary A 1839, W.H. 1872, Willie L 1877
Lucy Pierce 6 (1893) granddaughter

Tombstone: B. W. A. D. Pearce b. 2-4-1830 d. 1-24-1912

Deed Book N page 158-159 William A.D Pierce and John T. Pierce bought land for $400 form Valentine Bowers on February 9, 1855