Kersey - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Descendants ? of Peter Kersey b. 1723 Debenham, Suffolk, Engl mar.Frances.Rebbeca Pells

richlgo_1 — 2012-05-25 03:38:01Z

Hi Melanie, no I have not heard of your Kersey,s. My actual family maiden name is Charter. My father was Arthur Charter born Portsmouth England, and some of my lines crossed over into the Kersey family. Best of luck in your research, Nancy

Re: Descendants ? of Peter Kersey b. 1723 Debenham, Suffolk, Engl mar.Frances.Rebbeca Pells

imissthehills — 2012-05-22 19:22:54Z

My father is William Kersey, His father was Herman Ulmer Kersey,....Most of my family are from N.C., Florida, and GA....Florida is where my Dad was born.

I asked about the race because the further I need to make sure I'm heading in the right direction. There are some Black Kersey's too.

Who is your father again? Have you heard of William, Herman Kersey?
Yes, we have some that go back to England.

thanks for responding!!!
melanie

Re: Descendants ? of Peter Kersey b. 1723 Debenham, Suffolk, Engl mar.Frances.Rebbeca Pells

richlgo_1 — 2012-05-22 18:58:57Z

hi, my descent is pretty much outlined as is. Ancestors white,from England,as far as I know. How are you connected to the Kersey line? Nancy

Re: Descendants ? of Peter Kersey b. 1723 Debenham, Suffolk, Engl mar.Frances.Rebbeca Pells

imissthehills — 2012-05-22 15:49:24Z

Hello Nancy!

I am also from the Kersey line.... I have some information on the Kersey's.

I would like to ask what RACE you're looking for. Sometimes it's hard to know these things until you ask.

I don't mean to offend anyone by asking this question, ti would just help in the direction we're all looking into.

Thank you,
Melanie

Re: Kersey, Libron

dpm345 — 2012-05-22 12:59:23Z

thanks
are you going thru ancestry.com? because I am not a member but I use the message boards

Re: Kersey, Libron

mballen1943 — 2012-05-22 12:52:55Z

Click on SEARCH, then enter the information you gave me. The picture and all the info was there.

Re: Kersey, Libron

dpm345 — 2012-05-22 12:17:03Z

Thanks for the information You said that you got the information from the 1870 census records.... I would like to check this out maybe if can find something on Fleming and Janet Thats where I get stuck. YOu also said that there was a photo I have a photo of him and would like to compare can you tell me where the photo is located?
thanks much Dianne

Re: Kersey, Libron

mballen1943 — 2012-05-22 11:17:46Z

I have 2 Thomas' One born 1665 married to Susanna and his son born 1712 and married to Mary. There aren't many people looking for Kerseys. I wish I could find the first that immigrated and from where.

Re: Kersey, Libron

mballen1943 — 2012-05-22 11:05:14Z

He was married a 3rd time to Ella in 1894. She was born 1848. His father was Fleming and his mother was Janet Ballard. In 1870 he was married and living with Frances with 8 children in the home. All this I got from Census records. But I don't know my connection to him. There was a wealth of info on him plus his picture.

Re: Kersey, Libron

mballen1943 — 2012-05-22 10:21:09Z

John/Richard Kersey married a 3rd time to Jane Frederick in 1829 in Caswell NC. My sources are AGBI, NC Marriage Bonds, NC Marriage Collections and Federal Census. These Kerseys are white. I can't get any further back than Peter Kersey, born 1648, married to Ann___. Have you had any luck?

Re: Kersey, Libron

dpm345 — 2012-05-21 09:06:48Z

Richard Kersey was born in 1824 died in 1900 he was my gg grandfather
lived in Hanover Virginia Had brother Ballard Kersey He married 2 times first Frances (fanny) and then Nancy.
My source was the family my g mother was a Kersey their race was white.We believe that Richards fathers name was Fleming, but can't verify that for sure.
Hope this helps

Re: Kersey, Libron

imissthehills — 2012-05-20 15:38:56Z

I have Richard Kersey born abt. 1740 died 1852

Married to 1. Susan Bell Born 1760
2. Susanna Gobbett Born 1772

Was he married a 3rd time?

I too have have children as Thomas, John, James, Richard

What is your source? Do you know the race of this family?

Re: Kersey, Libron

imissthehills — 2012-05-20 15:32:49Z

I have Libron's siblings as:

Alfred Kersey
Unidentified Kersey
Unidentified Kersey
Wright Kersey
Richard G. Kersey
Hampton Kersey
Elijah Kersey
Julia Kersey

parents: Thomas...no info on the mother. She is unknown. I'm thinking maybe she was indian???? Any info on this? DO YOU KNOW THE RACE OF THIS FAMILY?? Black, white, indian ????

Re: Kersey, Libron

imissthehills — 2012-05-20 15:27:27Z

we both have the same information...I do have that Richard Kersey was born in 1740 died 1852. married to (1) Susan Bell (2) Susanna Gobbett Born 1772.

Richard and Susan had:
Thomas Kersey (b)1780
John Kersey (b) 1782 (m) Nancy Fowler Barwick in 1804 he died in 1860 in Emanuel Ga.
James Kersey (no info)
Richard Kersey (no info)

Thomas (m) unknown?
children included:
Libron Kersey (b) 1818 (d) 1892 (m) Barcilla Boyt/boyett in 1842.

If you know these people and have more info, I would love to hear from you...Also, do you know their RACE???

Re: Kersey, Libron

dpm345 — 2012-05-20 02:36:05Z

My g g grandfather was Richard Kersey, but they were from Hanover Va. I know he had a sister Lucy and brothers Patrick and Ballard not sure of any other brothers or sisters. As far as we can get we think Richards fathers name was Fleming Kersey but not for sure. I have dates Richard died in 1900 and was married 2 times to a Nancy and Fannie Hopefully this will help some

Re: Kersey, Libron

imissthehills — 2012-05-19 04:39:42Z

I too have been working on the Thomas Kersey line...Thomas and his wife (unknown) had the following children:

Unidentified Kersey, Alfred , Unidentified, Wright, Richard G, Hampton, Libourn, Elijah, and Julia Elizabeth Kersey....

Let me know if you still need the information I have. I have some dates as well.

Melanie

Re: Nancy Irene Kersey of High Point, NC

mckeeedith — 2012-05-16 03:26:42Z

Hi there cousin. I know this is an old post but I just came across it tonight while searching for my great grandmother Lydia Kersey Cashatt. We showed her parents as Parker Kersey and Sarah McGee; from what I've seen I believe his name to actually be John Parker Kersey, that would explain why I wasn't finding anything when searching for him as simply Parker Kersey. It appears we share the same great-great grandparents.
I live in MO but my mom was born in High Point, NC.
I am also related to the Largen's from NC if you have any connection to them.

Descendants ? of Peter Kersey b. 1723 Debenham, Suffolk, Engl mar.Frances.Rebbeca Pells

richlgo_1 — 2012-04-14 00:06:35Z

looking for descendants of Peter KERSEY b.May 22, 1723 Debenham, Suffolk, Eng. SON,of Peter KERSEY b. August 28, 1681 Framsden Or Winston Suffolk & his wife Elizabeth Unknown, Grandson of Thomas KERSEY b.abt. 1660 & Mary Unknown.

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Peter KERSEY b. 1723,Debenham,Suffolk Engl. married, July 31, 1745 Suffolk Engl.Frances.Rebbeca PELLS, Peter KERSEY & Frances nee PELLS, had about NINE, KERSEY children, includeing a daughter FRANCES KERSEY b.March 17,1752,who married, April 01, 1790 Mulbarton, Norfolk England, Thomas BLOFIELD b. 1760, SON of John BLOFIELD b. Abt. 1738 & Mary Yaxley or Vaxley
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Frances KERSEY b. March/1752,daugh.of (Peter KERSEY b. 1723 & Francis PELLs.)who mar. April 01, 1790, Thomas BLOFIELD, and had several BLOFIELD, children includeing a John Kersey BLOFIELD b. 1793 who mar. July 26, 1825 .Archdeaconry of Sudbury, Suffolk Co.Engl Mary Rebecca SCOTT b. April 06, 1802 Hempstead, Norfolk, Engl.(daugh of Wm.Scott & Ann DAWSON)
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a SON, of John Kersey BLOFIELD b. 1793 & Mary Rebecca SCOTT, was a George Blofield b February 24, 1834 Aldham,Suffolk,Co. Eng who mar. February 24, 1859 Sarah Anne (Rampling, Ramplyn, Ramplen ) RAMPLIN,b.1828,Hadleigh,(civil par.)(Cosford)Suffolk,Co.,Engl. (daugh of Samuel RAMPLIN & Ann SMITH)

George BLOFIELD b. 1834 & Sarah Anne RAMPLIN, had a daughter, Mariann (Mary,Mariam/ (Blofiele) Blofield born 1860-62 Hadleigh,Cosford,Suffolk Co.Eng who mar. December 1891 Croydon Dist. Surrey Co., Eng, Charles William CHARTER, - - - - - -
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Charles Wm. CHARTER & Marian/Mary nee BLOFIELD, had an ONLY son, Arthur Charles Charter b.April 04, 1893 Croyden, Surrey England who mar. April 11, 1915 Portsmouth,Hampshire Co.Engl. Evelina Jessie FROUD b. June 26, 1893 Portsea,(Portsmouth,Civil Parish) Hampshire Co.Engl. daughter of (Thomas George (Froude) Froud b.1848 & Evelina (Emelin) Ann (Baryer/Borter) Boryer)
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Arthur Charles CHARTER b. 1915 & Evelina Jessie FROUD, were MY Grandparents.

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Arthur Charles CHARTER,his wife, and their two boys left England 1926, when my father was about 5.
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PETER KERSEY, born May 22, 1723 Debenham, Suffolk, Eng. mentioned earlier in this postem. who mar.July 31, 1745 Suffolk Engl.Frances.Rebbeca PELLS, represent, my own, (Nancy nee Charter/Goatbe) FIFTH GREAT GRANDPARENTS.
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I have written this for the assitance to and interest of any KERSEY researchers, in SUFFOLK England. Happy to hear from anyone, Nancy

Kersey of Suffolk

mygenquest — 2012-03-20 16:01:31Z

My 2nd Gt Grandparents Thomas Kersey and Mary Borrett were married in Iken Suffolk 10 Oct 1832. Hoping to make contact with anyone who is researching this family and able to provide info on their ancestors.

Re: Kersey Village in England

RuthyMoix — 2012-03-13 02:12:10Z

could you please e-mail this to ruthygayle@gmail.com i'm doing reach on the Kersey's i'm a decandent of the Kersey's family this is very interesting to know this.

Re: Kersey lineage

DaleKersey51 — 2012-03-12 20:09:08Z

Hi, I'm a Kersey descendant and family researcher living in KY. My lineage/"brick wall" goes back as far as John Kersey and Elizabeth Meredith 1808, Green Co, KY. I have been tring to break my brick wall by researching "other Kersey" families, therefore possible eliminating indirect links. If you would please provide what other data you might have on the Kersey's in VA, the I may be able to provide what I have. For example, I have found several Thomas and Johns but have not been able to connect them, as of yet. Maybe potential birthdays, siblings, and residence locations maybe of some help.

Re: kersey's history--England

cmkersey2 — 2012-02-20 02:11:23Z

Hanover VA Kerseys's... I hit my brick wall when Richmond's records were burned during the Civil War. Here is All I have
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3 John Kersey married "Bets(e)y", children were George W b: 1846 and Rebecca Jane b: 1848 (married a Mosby then widowed, remarried at 38? to Mountain)

4 George W. Kersey b: abt 1846 married Mary Elizabeth Powers b: abt. 1848 King & Queen VA; m: 20 May 1869 Henrico VA. Children were:
- John Robert b: 15 Jan 1868;
- William J b: 01 Dec 1872 Gordensville VA;
- George H b: Mar 1873; m. 1900 Lena H. b. Aug 1875;
- Joseph D b: Jul 1886;
- Mary Belle (b: 3 Oct 1882 Charlotte VA?);
- Maggie b: May 1883;
- Lillie M b: May 1888 Fulton Town Henrico VA;
- Josh Lee b: July 1890-91?m: 24 Apr 1916 Lola Massie Goddin

5 John Robert Kersey b: 15 Jan 1868 d: 16 Jun 1926 (mother listed as Mary "C" on marriage cert) married Caroline (Carrie) Lee Gottwald b: 15 Jan 1876; m: 18 Dec 1894 d: in Virginia. They had the following children:
- Lemuel Raymond(s) b: abt 1898
- Robert b: abt 1901
- Alfred b: abt 1902; d: abt.1927-28? [died from burns in Gov. Rd via gas burner candy factory accident]
- Ernest Colman b: abt 1905 floor maker - 1930 Census
- Louise b: 15 Mar 1908; d: 22 Mar 1999
- Mary b: abt 1913
- Calvin Pete b: abt 1915

Ernst is my Great Grand Father. That's all I have.

If ANYONE has additions to this please let me know. Thanks a million cousins!

Carl

Re: Kersey lineage

dpm345 — 2012-02-07 20:35:27Z

Larry
I was checking some of my information I have a bout the Kerseys and I found some references to Thomas Kersey 1736 - 1933
It seems that A Thomas Kersey was mentioned in the Vestry Book of St Pauls Parish in 1712 in an order to clear a road from John Whites Mill to Polgeens Old field There is also a mention of a George and Thomas In the Louisa County records in 1783 Both George and Thomas seem to be in the same generation maybe Brothers or Cousins. There is another Thomas Kersey born 1735 Son of John. Also there is a 1800 Census saying Thomas was married to Susan Corker which land could be linked to the same land deeded to William Corker

I don't know if any of this helps or not but it seems that the Kerseys were always fighting over land at one point or the other. I have a court case that was going on with Richard and some of his relatives that I found in the library in Richmond when I was doing some research. Let me know what you have.
Thanks Dianne

C. C. Kersey in Brady, TX 1944

drbrownlee — 2012-02-06 05:58:40Z

C. C. is pictured in the 44-A class yearbook of Curtis Field, in Brady, Texas. He is an aviation insructor. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Kersey lineage

dpm345 — 2012-02-05 11:29:20Z

Richard Kersey was my g g grandfather born in hanover virginia in 1822 died in 1900 He had a brother named Ballard Kersey There is a reference to a Fleming Kersey married Janet Ballard Kersey But we can't confirm this for sure that he was the father of Richard and Ballard. Thats where we are stuck. Ballard Kersey was born in 1812 died in 1880 in Hanover and is buried on the Kersey Farm in ashland, Va. Phillip Kersey still lived on the property and he was really into the Kersey Family tree. He passed December 2010 so there went my partner to the family. He had a lot of information. He was down the Ballard side of the Kerseys. Can you tell me about the Richard that you have, hopefully its the same person. Thanks Dianne

Kersey lineage

larrykersey1954 — 2012-02-04 03:31:00Z

My name is Larry Kersey from Florida I have my direct line back to Thomas Kersey in Virgina l780's believe his father was a Richard Kersey born Virgina 1740's the line migrated to North Carolina, Georgia and Florida am looking for connections to Virgina line any help appreciated.

Re: Kersey Family of Hanover Co Va

olclarke — 2012-01-16 15:39:30Z

Thank you for the info on the Kersey's. They are hard to find. I jut got a new computer and haave not had a chance to install my tree maker info in it yet. Will get back to you later.
Ollie

Re: kersey's history--England

dpm345 — 2012-01-12 01:22:26Z

what part of Virginia did you gfather live in/ My gmother was a Kersey and lived in Hanover County Virginia. All of her relatives were there.

Re: Kersey Family of Hanover Co Va

dpm345 — 2012-01-12 01:09:13Z

Ollie
Amanda Kersey was my great great grandfathers daughter Her father was Richard Kersey born in 1824 died in 1900 1st wife Francis (Fanny) had two children, Willie and Nat his 2nd wife was Nancy Kersey born in 1822. they had 5 children. Patrick, Ben, Myria, Amanda S Kersey Thurston, Lucy Ann and Robert F. Benjamin F Kersey, my great grandfather married Sarah Rebecca Acree Kersey, They had daughter Mary Victoria Kersey which was my grandmother married to Joseph Tiller
Richard Kersey had a brother Ballard Kersey and their Fathers name was Fleming, but that is as far back as we were able to get, If you know any thing else please let me know Thanks Dianne

KERSEY family, Ohio to Indiana, 1800s - 1900's

jolay55 — 2011-12-29 16:31:27Z

Looking for families related to Kerseys in Fulton, Indiana:
Bertha Kersey (1882 - 1963) who married Arthur Daniel SHOWLEY, daughter of Issac Kersey and Electra Martin. Issac Kersey, son of Aaron Kersey who married Catherine Moss. Aaron son of Samuel Kersey born in Germany? who married Sarah Tunis.

Want to compare notes and information!

Kersey Florence - Photo Available

DustinStonebraker — 2011-12-09 04:20:03Z

I have a phot from Reading PA. It is labeled Flossy S.J.R. Florence Kersey Daughter of cousin Emma Riggs Kersey.
The girl in the photo is around the age of 12. I hope this means something to someone.

Re: Kersey, Libron

graphicvkd1 — 2011-10-27 23:33:06Z

Hello...My GG-Grandfather was Wright Kersey b. abt 1805-06 in either Bulloch or Montgomery County GA, later to become Emanuel Co, GA.

I have been searching for several years to find his parents and/or siblings. Your information is interesting to me because I too have been tracing John, Richard and Thomas Kersey from Craven and Carteret NC in 1790 and 1800 to Emanuel Co GA in 1810 and believe them to be brothers.

What I haven't been able to figure out is which one was Wright's father. Can you please send how you connected Wright as a sibling to Alfred and the rest on your list?

I found Richard Kersey on a land deed in 1815, but he is no longer in Emanuel Co GA in the 1820 census, so I believe he died between 1815 and 1820 and I also believe him to be Richard G's father, not Thomas. Just a hunch.

Also, I have a Libron Kersey who was my Great Uncle and is buried in Dyal Cemetery in Bradford County FL, so I think we may be talking about the same line!

My line is Wright Kersey, General Morgan Kersey, General Lee Kersey, and Robert Cecil Kersey (my dad). Any help to fill in the blanks would be GREATLY appreciated!

Re: Kersey, Libron

mballen1943 — 2011-10-22 11:18:41Z

I do have info on Libron Kersey's ancestry-but nothing on Barcilla. However, I'm addressing a post from 2 years ago, so I may be _______ up a rope.

Re: Kersey, Libron

mballen1943 — 2011-10-22 11:15:44Z

One of Libron Kersey and his wife Barcilla Boyette sons, Libron, married Fannie Narcissus Boyette (Smith). I don't know the relationship between her and his mother.

Re: Kersey, Libron

mballen1943 — 2011-08-17 12:11:02Z

Richard Kersey B 1740 NC/VA. 1790 in GA. 1800-Cateret NC. 1805 in Montgomery Co, GA. 1810 in Portsmouth, Cateret, NC. 1829 married again to Jane Federick in Caswell NC.
Had about 13 children incl John and Thomas. Thomas born in NC.
1805 in Montgomery Co, GA. 1820 in Emanuel GA. Died in VA?
Still leaves a bunch of gaps and questions.

Re: Kersey, Libron

DaleKersey51 — 2011-08-16 20:11:13Z

Thanks! Might be a good lead!! Do you have any location (even general idea) where the family might have lived? I have bascally found three John Kersey in KY during this time period.

Re: Kersey surname origin

chriskersey — 2011-08-13 00:33:55Z

I want to talk to you, do you have a fscebook account,, Just look for christopher kersey andit says I am from Robertsburg WV

Re: Kersey, Libron

mballen1943 — 2011-07-20 19:20:56Z

I think Libron's father was Thomas-1780-NC or VA. He was in Emanuel Ga in 1820 & 1830. His children were:Alfred 1800-1880:Wright1805-1868:Richard G 1810-1857:Hampton 1815-1870:Liborn 1818:Elijah 1820:Julia Elizabeth 1821.

Thomas' parents are Richard Kersey born 1740 and Susan Bell born 1760 and married in 1779. Yhey also had a son Richard born 1n 1782 and maybe a son John also in 1782.

Richard's father is Thomas Kersey born in 1712-1778.

Re: Kersey, Libron

mballen1943 — 2011-07-20 19:20:53Z

Lilbourn-Liborn-Libron-Lilborn Kersey

mballen1943 — 2011-07-20 17:30:15Z

I'm not positive-but I show Thomas Kersey born 1780 in NC as Lilborn's father. Thomas' father was Richard born 1740 married 1779 to Susan Bell. See what you think. I had taken a break as it was making me crazy. It helps sometimes to step back.

Re: Kersey, Libron

DaleKersey51 — 2011-07-20 16:40:14Z

Am interested in your research of the Kersey lineage. I have a "brick wall" of my 3-great grandfather, John Kersey married 1808, Green Co, Ky. Maybe with your research I can eliminate some of the "other" Kersey members. kers232@yahoo.com

Re: Nancy Irene Kersey of High Point, NC

sjames198 — 2011-07-12 16:05:35Z

Miss Nancy, My name is Steve James. I am in Clearwater, FL.
I am trying to find out if you are kin to a George Clayton Kersey. He goes by Clay to us. He also works with us at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home. Please respond ASAP to my email address - sjames@stei.com or call 727-796-1992
Thank you

Re: Kersey Village in England

jaynemargaretminers — 2011-07-06 15:03:33Z

Hello. Iwas jayne KERSEY, BORN in Pembrokeshire, My Great Grandfather came to pembrokeshire and settled here from Norfolk. I know there are KERSEY'S in Norfolk and suffolk. I would be gratful for any information you could get on the family name. Thanks jayne Miners nee KERSEY.

Re: Kersey, Libron

mballen1943 — 2011-07-06 12:45:22Z

I believe Libron Kersey's father was Thomas Kersey- born in 1780 in NC or VA. In the 1820's and 30's he was in Emanuel GA. There were 10 children. Liborn(Libron) was my ggggrandfather. Richard Kersey(1740) could have been Thomas' father. Still researching.

Lawton Kersey of Emanuel/Appling/Montgomery/Toombs Co., GA

twilli346 — 2011-06-03 21:38:25Z

There are two Lawton Kerseys in the 1930 Federal Census of Georgia. One is in Emanuel County, Georgia and is married to Bell Williamson. I am not interested in him at the present time.

The other is in Toombs County, Georgia and is married to Nellie E. It is this second Lawton Kersey who interests me.

Nellie is apparently his second wife. In earlier censuses, his wife is Sallie. Other researchers have reported that Sallie died in 1927, but I can find no documentation of her death.

Lawton died 9 Nov 1945, in Jasper County, SC. He is buried in Manassas, Tattnall County, Georgia. His death certificate lists him as widowed and names Sallie Kersey as his deceased wife.

QUESTION: Does anybody know Sallie's maiden name?

Tom Williams

Re: Nancy Irene Kersey of High Point, NC

nancyalb — 2011-05-14 20:47:45Z

I think we may have at least part of same tree. The Amos Kersey I have had a son John Parker Kersey who married Sarah Elizabeth McGee. These are my great grandparents.

Re: Nancy Irene Kersey of High Point, NC

nancyalb — 2011-05-14 20:33:35Z

There are a couple of Amos Kersey's in my bloodline but I haven't gotten to their wives' names yet. Will let you know when I get it figured out.

Re: Nancy Irene Kersey of High Point, NC

PritchettWagg — 2011-05-14 03:04:57Z

My great-grandfather was Amos Kersey married to Margaret Haworth My great-great granfather was Ezra Allen Kersey married to Jane Hiatt. thanks

Re: Nancy Irene Kersey of High Point, NC

nancyalb — 2011-05-14 02:29:47Z

I have not run across those names yet. Can you provide some names that go a little further back? I'll be glad to share what information I have if we prove to be related.

Re: Nancy Irene Kersey of High Point, NC

PritchettWagg — 2011-05-13 19:24:53Z

Hi My grandmother was Rhoda Kersey of High Point. I never knew her because she died before I was born. I did know her sister my great aunt Cornelia Kersey. They all were born and lived in Archdale. I have lots of information about the Kerseys. One cousin has always been very interested in our ancestry and has lots of info. Are we part of your Kersey family. Thank you Anne Pritchett Wagg