Hardy Watford (d. 1784) was a resident of Bertie County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

John Watford (d. 1794) was a resident of Bertie County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

Joseph Watford (c1710-1795) was a resident of Bertie County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.… Read More

William Watford was a resident of Bertie County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

Charles M. Watkins was born on February 1, 1898, in Staunton, Virginia. Watkins was a private in the Durham Machine Gun Company, a national guard unit. In July 1920, he deployed with his company to Alamance County on orders from the governor to… Read More

Edward Watkins was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

Fleet C. Watkins was born in Black Mountain (Buncombe County), North Carolina, on June 3, 1866. Watkins was a farmer who was arrested for the murder of John H. Bunting of Wilmington in 1913. While an inmate, he received special privileges,… Read More

George Samuel Watkins was born in North Carolina on December 15, 1877. Watkins was a physician in Oxford (Granville County) who was a founder of Brantwood Hospital. He died in Oxford on November 18, 1931.

John Emmitt Watkins was born on April 7, 1881, in Wake County, North Carolina. Watkins was a police officer in Durham, North Carolina, when he registered for the draft (World War I) in September 1918. He died from influenza in Durham on February… Read More

Permania Carrold Watkins was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina, on February 29, 1868. Watkins lived and worked on his farm in Clemmons from age sixteen until his death there on April 2, 1944.

Charles H. Watson was born in Virginia around 1864. Watson was living in Charlotte by 1910, when he co-founded a reformatory school for African-American boys. Watson served as the school's manager until his resignation in 1913. Watson was also an… Read More

Crawford M. Watson was born in Hillsborough (Orange County), North Carolina, on January 10, 1857. Watson was a farmer in Valley Town (Cherokee County) who served as foreman of public roads. He died in Andrews (Cherokee County) on November 11,… Read More

Elbert Frank Watson was born in Jackson County, North Carolina, on October 13, 1867. Watson was an attorney and farmer in Burnsville (Yancey County). He died in Spruce Pine (Mitchell County) on January 24, 1961.

George F. Watson was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, on February 1, 1858. Watson was a lumber salesman in Rutherfordton who served as a member and chairman of the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners. He died in Rutherfordton on… Read More

James Watson was a clerk of court, vestryman, and militia officer in colonial Orange County.

John Watson was a resident of Bertie County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence. Later in 1779 he… Read More

John Watson was a resident of Bute (later Warren) County, North Carolina. In 1778 he signed a marriage bond for the marriage between William Taburn and Nelly Evans, indicating that he was likely a relative, guardian, or close friend of Nelly… Read More

Milton Washington Watson was born in York County, South Carolina on March 15, 1885. Watson died in Charlotte (Mecklenburg County), North Carolina, on January 17, 1972.

Thomas Watson was a resident of Bertie County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence. Later in 1782 he… Read More

Thomas Watson was a resident of colonial Salisbury. Around 1763, William Strother and Oliver Wallace were accused of horse stealing, found guilty, and sentenced to death. In an undated petition, Watson joined others from the Salisbury District in… Read More

William Watson was a resident of Bertie County. In 1777 he served as a juror in the fall session of the … Read More

William Watson was a resident of colonial Johnston County. In an undated petition, he joined others in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs to appoint another justice to serve their section of the county.

Mary Etta Watters (née Black) was born in New Hanover County, North Carolina on February 18, 1805. She married John William Watters around 1831 and they had two sons. While living in Wilmington, Watters was heavily involved in society life. She… Read More

Samuel Paxson Watters was born in Wilmington (New Hanover County), North Carolina on November 2, 1833. A University of North Carolina graduate, Watters was a minister who served in the Confederate cavalry during the Civil War. As a minister, he… Read More

Alston Davidson Watts was born in Iredell County, North Carolina on March 12, 1866. Watts was a newspaperman, political operative, and state legislator (1901, 1903, and 1913 sessions) who served as a member of a committee charged with overseeing… Read More

George Washington Watts was born on August 18, 1851, in Cumberland, Maryland. Watts was an industrialist and philanthropist in Durham, North Carolina. During World War I, he was appointed by Gov. Thomas W. Bickett to serve on the North Carolina… Read More

William Hicks Waugh was born in Ashe County, North Carolina, on December 27, 1861. Waugh was a longtime business owner in North Wilkesboro (Wilkes County) where he operated a dry goods store and later a brick factory, both under the name Waugh… Read More

William Harris Howell Waugh was born in Ashe County, North Carolina, on December 1, 1890. By 1910, Waugh had moved with his family to North Wilkesboro (Wilkes County), where he worked in his father’s (William Hicks Waugh) store. By 1917, Waugh… Read More

James Way was a resident of colonial Salisbury. Around 1763, William Strother and Oliver Wallace were accused of horse stealing, found guilty, and sentenced to death. In an undated petition, Way joined others from the Salisbury District in asking… Read More

Willis Duke Weatherford was born on December 1, 1875 near Weatherford, Texas. Following the Civil War, he and his family relocated to the mountains of Western North Carolina. An influential and prominent supporter of the work of the YMCA,… Read More

John Franklin Weathers was born on November 7, 1873, in Cleveland County, North Carolina. He was a minister and farmer in Boiling Springs in Cleveland County. He died of measles on April 18, 1924.

Ethan Douglas Weaver was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina, on April 10, 1856. Weaver was a prominent Buncombe County farmer who served as farm extension agent of Buncombe from 1910 to 1920. He died in Asheville on March 9, 1954.

Frank Miller Weaver was born in Weaverville (Buncombe County), North Carolina, on December 1, 1858. Weaver was a coal merchant in Asheville who served as president of the Asheville Good Roads Association. He died in Asheville on January 18, 1942… Read More

James Benjamin Weaver was born in Pleasant Ridge, North Carolina, on October 26, 1886. Weaver's home on Front Street in Elkin (Surry County) was severely damaged by the July 1916 flood. He died in Winston-Salem (Forsyth County) on August 17, 1974… Read More

Zebulon Weaver was born on May 12, 1872, near Weaverville, North Carolina. Weaver was an attorney who served as a state legislator (1907 to 1911, 1913 to 1917) and United States Congressman (1917 to 1928, 1931 to 1947). He died in Asheville (… Read More

Benajah A. Webb was born in March 1819 and resided in Bath County, Kentucky. He served as a district clerk of the court for the county, in which role he helped process pension claims. He died in Bath County in June 1847.

Charles Aurelius Webb was born on November 4, 1866, in Warrenton, North Carolina. Webb was a newspaperman, attorney, and legislator. During the presidency of Woodrow Wilson, inclusive of the First World War, Webb served as a United States Marshal… Read More

Daniel Webb (died 1773) was a high ranking British army officer who served as a staff officer for John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun, in 1756. He is best remembered for his failure to reinforce British forces at Fort William Henry (present-day… Read More

Demsey Webb was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he refused to take an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina, but he continued to live in the state after the war.

Isham Webb (d. 1778) was a planter, grist mill owner, and politician from Tyrrell County. He represented Tyrrell at the 5th Provincial Congress in Halifax in 1776 and in the… Read More

James Webb was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

James Webb Jr. was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence. He later… Read More

John Webb (d. c1796) was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

John Webb was born in Granville County on July 14, 1858. Webb made a career as a wholesale tobacco dealer in Oxford and also served on the Granville County school board. He died in Oxford on February 7, 1923.

Moses Webb (d. 1779) was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

Zachariah Webb Jr. was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

Zachariah Webb Sr. (d. 1783) was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.… Read More

Arabella Clark Weddell was born into a prominent North Carolina family, but died as a young child in 1857. 

Maria Toole Weddell (née Clark) was born in North Carolina on January 21, 1813. She married Matthew Weddell on October 20, 1832. The couple resided in Tarboro (Edgecombe County), at which place Maria died on June 16, 1859.

Matthew Weddell was born in Scotland on August 23, 1813. He immigrated to America and met his wife, Maria Toole Clark, of a prominent North Carolina family, in New York. They married about 1840. He exchanged many letters with his niece, Margaret… Read More