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Re: Mc RAE Adelbert E - Vietnam Wall section 36W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

kingjeff42 — 2012-05-25 05:24:23Z

Long time between replies, but if you see this, Adelbert was my grandfather (my dad is his son Robert). I've located an obituary that has a badly scanned picture of him. As far as I know, my father doesn't have any pictures. Feel free to contact me if you want it and I can send it to you. mcrae.jeff@gmail.com

John McRae 1750-?? married to Janet Bell 1746-1782 scotland

zos128 — 2012-05-21 23:51:53Z

Looking for the parents of John McRae. I get two locations of birth:Inverness-shire and ross and cromarty

He married Janet Bell from Midlothian, Scotland.

They had two sons I know of John McRae ( who i descend from) and Alexander Mcrae. born in Canada

John Mcrae married Eleanor H Hayden

Re: McRaes of Ontario

PATTY0802 — 2012-05-13 16:11:55Z

Laura:

Oh my gosh! I am researching this family for a friend and the info you posted here was so helpful!! I am desperately seeking information on the Thomas McRae, Elizabeth Cummings ancestral journey.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Patty

Mc RAE Charles E - Vietnam Wall section 8E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-12 16:46:18Z

McRAE Charles E - Vietnam Wall section 8E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,290 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Thomas McRae and Fannie Gaines-McRae

daisysaffold1 — 2012-05-09 17:20:20Z

Their children are Alma, Bettie, Ada, Laura or Flaura, Jessie Sampson, Wadie, Thomas Jr.

Thomas is reported as being born to Annie the slave in the McRae house and one of the sons of the McRae.

They lived in Yantley, Choctaw County, Alabama.

Re: Mary McRae-New Orleans, LA

rnmarchant1 — 2012-05-02 01:30:53Z

I saw your message concerning Mary McRae of New Orleans, LA. She was my great aunt, I knew her well. She was a great woman as far as I am concerned. If you are still interested in anything about her genealogy I would be willing to share it.

Re: Duncan McRae & Zara Stubbs

BruceC76 — 2012-04-28 18:33:46Z

Melinda,

Thank you. Do you know why a 7 y.o. Duncan McRae was living with the Stubbes in the 1850 census for Marengo Co.? The McRaes and Stubbes were from around Marlborough Co., SC. It's my theory that they migrated to AL together, and that something happened to Duncan's parents, so the Stubbes took him in as his guardians. Duncan is not in their household for the 1860 census, so he must've gone out on his own by age 17.

Zara was born in Marlborough in 1812, signed a land transaction as a witness in Coweta, GA in 1832, and was living in Marengo for the 1840 census.

My late mother and her aunt worked on Zara for years to no avail. Anything you could provide to help explain the link between Duncan McRae and the Stubbes would be appreciated, as it might help me identify his parents in Marlborough, SC.

Bruce Crawford
Crawford-Hatcher tree

Re: Duncan McRae & Zara Stubbs

mmf0178 — 2012-04-28 17:43:35Z

My family of McRaes was living in Morengo Co. John and Josephine McRae owned quite a bit of land. If interested in additional information. Morengo has quite a bit of McRae history.

Re: John McRae of the Parish of Lochalsh, Scotland

kcajheavy — 2012-04-09 07:25:15Z

I am descendent of Christopher and have been looking for information on his family, too. You have names of 5 children that I do not have: Alexander, Hector, Duncan, and George and Margaret. I've been told that John's brothers were Malcolm, Christopher, George, and Hector. Their parents were Farquhar McRae 1758 Scotland and Katherine - no last name. My sources say George and Malcolm died in Scotland while John, Christopher, and Hector died in Canada.

Re: William McRae, Titanic disaster victim

theblackholesucks — 2012-03-30 20:34:55Z

a bit late perhaps but i'm related to that family
regards griff

Re: Dan McRae of alabama

777khabeere — 2012-02-28 11:15:16Z

Hi i am also searching for descendants of Lula Bolden, she married George Leigh and they lived in Hamilton County Florida, does anyone have more information please? i am of the Bolden family.

dlewis8@aol.com

Ronald Stephen Bruce McRae and Annie McRae (nee Fletcher)

peterdrbarker1 — 2012-02-26 22:41:53Z

I am looking for the children and grandchildren of Ronald Stephen Bruce and Annie McRae, who were married in Toronto, Canada, on 10 November 1914. Ronald was born in Lairg, Scotland, on 15 Mar 1893 and left when he was 18 years old for Canada. Ronald joined the 198 Battalion of the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force on 24 March 1916. At that time they were living at 1238 Gerrard St, East, Toronto in 24 March 1916 and he was a teamster. Annie nee Fletcher was born in Ireland around 1894 and there is a record of her crossing the US-Canadian border in 1921, giving her next of kin as Ronald, living at 6 Darling Ave, Toronto. So Ronald survived WWI. I also see a Ronald McRae bought 65 Hess St North in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, but do not know if this is the same person.

Re: Dath of baby of Dr. and Mrs. J. P. McRae

iramac10 — 2012-01-29 21:53:35Z

My greatgrandfather was dr. james porter mcrae. a small town in what was indian territory okla. he bought the newspaper the bromide herald for my grand father ira james mcrae. this town was near wapanuka, okla. a few of my relatives are buried there

Re: Edward or Nathan Dunwreath McRae, Texas

Hnavarrette1 — 2012-01-11 00:41:26Z

Randy,
I am hoping that this message reaches you. If you receive this can you please contact me? My name is Heather Navarrette. My grandmother is Margaret, Nathan's neice. I mentioned that I had run across this message to her and she told me that they have been trying to locate you. I hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks so much!
Heather

Annie D. McRae Brown 1925-2011 Youngstown, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-12-28 17:58:17Z

Annie D. McRae Brown, 86, departed this life Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. at The Hospice House, following an extended illness.

She was born Aug. 30, 1925, in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Raymond and Susie Jackson McRae Sr.

Mrs. Brown was employed with the Youngstown City Schools as an Instructor in the Family Life Program from 1972 to 1985, before retiring.
She also worked in the Dietary Dept. of St. Elizabeth Hospital and the Ravenna Arsenal and the Pentagon during World War II.

She was a member of St. Andrewes A.M.E. Church, where she sang and directed the Senior Sanctuary Choir, former President of the Williams-Heath Missionary Society and Lay Organization.

She belonged to the NAACP, Easter Seals, local Alzheimer Association, Democratic National Party and volunteered for the Youngstown Veterans Clinic, Food Bank, and Tax Service.

Mrs. Brown was a graduate of East High School and attended Youngstown State University.

She married Andrew “Andy” J. Brown Sr., Jan. 29, l946, he died Jan. 24, 1986.

She leaves to mourn three sons, Andrew J. (Elaine) Brown Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio, Charles H. (Sadie) Brown of Florence, Ky. and Richard A. Brown of Fairburn, Ga; one daughter, Mrs. Susan L. (Edward) Brown Carey of Flint, Michigan; three brothers, Donald McRae and Robert McRae, both of Youngstown and Harold McRae of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Butler of Youngstown, Ms. Dorothy McRae of Columbus, OH and Mrs. Gwendolyn (James) Weaver of Youngstown; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, William, Albert, Lowell, and Raymond Jr. McRae and five sisters, Irma McRae, Winifred McRae, Evelyn Mullins, Mildred Watson and Geraldine Minter.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at noon at St. Andrewes AME Church.

Calling hours are one hour prior to service from 11 a.m. to noon.

Burial at Green Haven Memorial Cemetery.

Professional services of comfort were handled by the Sterling-McCullough Williams Youngstown Funeral Home.

Re: McRae- Donald

wkmcrae1 — 2011-12-06 01:38:37Z

NO KNOWN BIRTH DATE
i ESTIMATED HIS AGE IN 1848, BASED ON THE BIRTH DATE OF HIS SON LEWIS K.MCRAE OF 1820. THANKS

Re: McRea of Fodderty, Ross & Cromarty Scotland

jandacox_1 — 2011-12-04 08:10:44Z

Do you know what became of John McRae (child of Murdoch and Janet). I have a John McRae who married Georgina Ross in Victoria and later (I think) returned to Scotland. Wondering if it might be the same.
Thanks
Andrea

John McRae married Georgina Ross 1862 Victoria

jandacox_1 — 2011-11-22 01:17:08Z

I am looking for any information on this couple. Hoping Georgina may be who I am looking for.
Thanks
Andrea

McRAE Raymond Jr. 1929-2011 Youngstown, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-11-18 13:49:25Z

YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Reed’s Chapel A.M.E. Church, for Mr. Raymond McRae Jr., 82, who departed this life Nov. 11.

Mr. McRae was born July 31, 1929, in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Raymond and Susie Jackson McRae Sr.

He was a 1945 graduate of East High School.
He served two years in the U.S. Army and then went to work at Youngstown Sheet and Tube, retiring from LTV Steel after 33 years. He then worked at the Metroplex and drove a school bus for Community Bus Service for several years.

He was a former member of St. Andrewes A.M.E. Church and joined Reed’s Chapel A.M.E. Church in 1955, where he served as a Trustee, Steward, and sang in the choirs and worked on the finance committee. He also did handy work at the church until his failing health prevented him from doing so.

He leaves behind his wife, the former Pamela Levy Bullock; four sons, Larry (Vanessa) McRae of Euclid, Ohio, Jamal Bullock of Leavittsburg, Emmanuel McRae of Akron, OH and Lazarus McRae of North Royalton, OH; four daughters, Ramona Austin of Antioch, Tenn., Cheryl McRae of Youngstown, Robine (Donald) Morrison of McKinney, Texas and Yvonne McRae of Kent, Ohio; a great-niece, Natasha McRae of Youngstown, whom he helped rear; 20 foster children; his siblings, Annie Brown, Donald McRae, Betty Butler, Dorothy McRae, Robert McRae, Gwendolyn (James) Weaver and Harold McRae; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marian Moyer McRae; and eight brothers and sisters.

Friends may call one hour prior to the services from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home
Mahoning

John Campbell McRae

brucemcrae — 2011-11-18 03:06:42Z

Bill,
This is the land transaction you mentioned which is located in Deed Book U page 435 and 436.

Daniel Short to John C. McRae
This indenture made this 28th day of November in the year of our Lord 1821 between Daniel Short of the one part and John C. McRae of the other part both of the County of Anson and state of No. Carolina witnessth that the said Daniel Short for and in consideration of the sum of eight hundred and forty dollars lawful money of said state the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and himself therewith to be fully contented satisfied and paid hath granted bargained & sold and do by these presents grant bargain & sell unto the sd J. C. McRae a certain parcel of tract of land lying situate & being in the county aforesaid on the No. side of Jones Creek adjoining the lands of Samuel Jernigan, John B. Williams, Charles Gathings and the said Daniel Short containing eighty four acres beginning at a stake one spanish oak and two red oaks pointers and runs thence So. 56 Wt. 13 chs. to a dead pine on the bank of Mill Creek by a large rock thence So. 42 degrees Wt. 7 chains and 8 links to a stake one post oak and hickory pointers a corner of the mill tract and also said to be Gathings line So. 36 degrees Et. 19 chs. And 75 links to Jones Creek at a parcel of small sweet gum pointers thence down the various courses of said creek to Samuel Jernigans line thence with said line No. 44 degrees Wt. three chains and fifty five links to the mouth of small branch called the dividing branch then up said branch No. 62 degrees Wt. ten chains to a stake by a large red oak being a side line of the old Shorts grant thence north 50 Wt. 11 chains & 75 links to the beginning to have and to hold to the said John C. McRae his heirs and assigns forever the above granted lands and premises and every part & parcel thereof or thereunto belonging or in any ways appertaining and the said Daniel Short doth hereby for himself his heirs exers. Admrs. And assigns warrant and forever defend the right and title of the aforesaid granted lands and premises and every part and parcel thereof to the said J. C. McRae his heirs exers. Admrs. & assigns against the lawful claim or claims of any person or persons claiming or hereafter claiming the aforesaid granted lands and premises or any part or parcel thereof. In witness whereof the aforesaid Daniel Short hath hereunto set his hand and seal day & date first above written.
Sealed signed & delivered in presense of
W. L. Douglas
H. McKenzie Daniel Short (SEAL)
Anson Jany. ss. 1824
Then this deed was duly proven in open court by the oath of Hugh McKenzie and ordered to be registered
W. Dismukes Clk

----This is my John Campbell McRae purchasing this land from your ancestor, I am assuming. But you will see that one of the witnesses is Hugh McKenzie who is the brother to John C. McKenzie. Hugh is also the brother to Archibald C. McRae's wife Sarah Jane McKenzie McRae. Hugh was also the postmaster for the Morven Post Office located in the old town of Morven, Anson County NC. In his position as post master for Morven, he will be found as a witness on many land transactions in that area. The post office was located in his General store in Morven.
Bill the John C. (Cornelius) McRae you referenced was the son of Archibald Campbell McRae and Sarah Jane McKenzie. He was also my John Campbell McRae's nephew. Since the mother of all of Farquhar McRae's sons was Catherine Campbell, most all of them carried the Campbell name as a middle name. That seemed to be the Highland way of naming male children.

Regards,
Bruce McRae

Re: Farquhar & Catherine McRae

redandwhite97 — 2011-11-17 15:53:14Z

Bruce, When I posted to Karen, I stated to her I had lost my computer but would dig through my paper notes. I found one more deed this morning. I think those are the only two.Ref: Daniel Short to John C Mcrae--Nov.28, 1821 Deed bk. U pg. 435 land at Mill Creek. I am not doing the Mcrae line and I see you have that conquered. My question would be: This John C and John C that married Laura Huntley 1850 would not be the same, Right?

Bill

Farquhar & Catherine McRae

brucemcrae — 2011-11-17 02:02:59Z

Bill/Karen----I have included the text of the land tranaction Bill referenced. We find the transaction in Deed Book Z page 229.----
Archibald McRae to Martha Short
This indenture made this 15th day of October in the year of our Lord 1824 Between Archibald McRae of the state of No. Carolina and county of Anson of the one part and Martha Short of the county and state aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Archibald McRae doth for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to him in hand paid the receipt & payment whereof is hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained sold and conveyed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell and convey unto the said Martha Short a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the county of Anson and state aforesaid and being on the south side of Island Creek and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning on the bank of Island Creek at a stake in my line and running S. E. passing a red oak corner to a stake then S. 70 wt. 23 chs and 70 links to a red oak then N. 19 wts. 16 chains and 50 links to a water oak on the bank of Island Creek then down the various courses of said creek to the beginning. Containing forty acres more or less to have & to hold unto her the said Martha Short together with all ways waters mines minerals heriditaments appurtenances and every part & parcel appertaining or in anywise belonging to the said lands or premises and I the said Archibald McRae doth further more covenant & agree for myself my Exc. Adms. and assigns forever to warrant and defend the title of said land or premises to her the said Martha Short her heirs and assigns forever against the lawful title or claim of any person or persons whatever. In witness whereof I set my hand and seal the day and year first above
written. Archibald McRae (SEAL)
John C. McKenzie Anson County January Session 1836. Then this deed was
Daniel Short duly proven in open court by Daniel Short and ordered to be
Registered. W. Dismukes clk
By N. D. Boggan D. C.
----I believe this land transaction involved Archibald McRae (son of Farquhar & Catherine Campbell McRae and my ancestor John C. McRae's brother) who had married Sarah Jane McKenzie and Archibald was the brother-in-law to John C. McKenzie, who witnessed the land transaction. Bill, I am not aware personally of any McRaes in Anson County NC who married Shorts. But I do know my older sister's best friend growing up was Lana Short and there were several Short families living nearby in North Texas where I was raised. But I do not know where these Short families came from.----Karen, I am sorry I have not responded to any of your posts but I have been extremely busy with some personal Family matters. But please e-mail me at mcraebruce@aol.com so we can set up some time to dig deeper into our common Campbell line and see what we can find.

Regards,
Bruce McRae

Re: Farquhar & Catherine McRae

redandwhite97 — 2011-11-15 17:00:41Z

Actually I think is all records I have on McRae. 15 Oct. 1824, Martha Short purchased land from Archibald McRae.This transaction was witnessed in open court by Daniel Short. This was an unusual transaction for female at the time. I think it indicates that Martha was a widow and witnessed by Daniel Short indicates family.

Re: Farquhar & Catherine McRae

klallman1 — 2011-11-12 23:25:51Z

Ouch.

Did you have much posted on line that you can download to recover you data?

Re: Farquhar & Catherine McRae

redandwhite97 — 2011-11-12 22:15:16Z

Just bad news from this end.. I lost my computer a few months ago. Lost the info. you refer to. It should be in my old paper files but will take some time to dig that out.

William Short

Re: Farquhar & Catherine McRae

klallman1 — 2011-11-12 15:37:53Z

Bruce,

I'm trying to unscramble the likely kinship of your McCrae's and my Campbell's. As a point of reference your GGG grandfather is John Campbell McRae born about 1795; my GG Grandfather is Daniel M. Campbell born about 1812.

I'd like to check with you that I'm absorbing this information. I'd like to start with designating G1 (generation 1) as John Campbell of Scottland, father of Finley in my line and Catherine in your line. I'll leave out people and dates to just focus on the points I want to compare with you. Note, I use 'G3' etc. for a spouse married to a G3 family member, even if G1 and G2 aren't noted here as it helps me see who is paired in the line of 'greats'.

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G1 John Campbell (b. ?) Scottland
+ unknown
Children
....G2 Finley (b. abt 1773) (m. Christina --unknown--)
....G2 Catherine (b. abt 1765) m. Farquhard Alexander McRae

(KA- editing note. Original posting used a 1779 date as the potential birth year of Finley. In light of his being a witness to deeds in 1794, assuming a legal age of 21 at that time, he would have to have been born no later than 1773.)
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G2 Finley Campbell (b. abt 1773)
+ Christina --unknown--
Children
...G3 John Campbell (b. abt. 1810) ?? m. Margaret McRae ??
...G3 Daniel M. Campbell (b. 1812) m. Caroline Marion
...G3 Nancy Campbell (b. abt 1827)m. W. Wilkins

(Margaret McRae would be a cousin to John Campbell.)
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G2 Farquhard Alexander McRae
+ Catherine Campbell(b. abt 1765)
...G3 John Campbell McRae (b. abt 1795) (*Bruce's GGG)
...G3 Archibald C. McRae (b. abt 1798)
...G3 Alexander McRae
...G3 Hugh McRae m. Catherine McDonald
...G3 Margaret McRae m. ?? John Campbell ??

G3 Margaet McRae and G3 John Campbell would be cousins.

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G3 John Campbell McRae (b abt 1795)
+ Wincy Diggs
...G4 Thomas Daniel (*GG Grandfather to Bruce)

Narrative:

1840 (Layfayette MS) Census shows G3 Hugh McRae, with his sister G3 Margaret McRae in the household. Living next door is brother G3 John Campbell McRae. (These all are the children of G2 Cahterine Campbell and Farquhard McRae.)

Living next door on this 1840 (Lafayette MS) Census is COUSIN G3 John Campbell (son of G2 Finley Campbell and Christina). Believed to be in the H/H are his mother G2 Christina (maiden name unknown) and G3 sister Nancy Campbell.
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In 1850 the two COUSINS G3 John Campbell and G3 John C. McRae are still living next door to each other. G3 John Campbell's mother G2 Christina is still living with him. (Meantime, sister G3 Nancy Cambell is living elsewhere in Lafayette county with G3 brother Daniel and his wife Caroline.)
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By 1860 G3 Nancy (Campbell) Wilkins has married and is still living in Lafayette County with husband W. Wilkins. Her mother G2 Christina has moved from G3 John's home to G3 Nancy's home.

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To quote you, Bruce:

I believe that John Campbell and Nancy Wilkins are brother and sister and that Christina/Chris is their elderly mother.

I also believe that the wife of John Campbell is Margaret McRae the sister of John C. and Hugh McRae. I suspect that they married sometime after the 1840 census but I do not find a marriage record for John Campbell in Lafayette County.

I am seeking information from the descendents of John Campbell that can tell me if my assumptions are correct (or way off) about Margaret being a McRae and where did John and Margaret move after they left Lafayette County MS. I am very interested in these Campbells because John C., Hugh, and Margaret are some of the children of Farquhar McRae and Catherine (Kate) Campbell.

BRUCE: I lost you when you got to John and Margaret being married. What records can you point me to on that?

Thanks in advance for your help - and my apologies if this is already in a post I have not yet read.

Re: McRaes & Campbells of Morven Anson County NC

klallman1 — 2011-11-12 15:25:31Z

Deb,

Here's a link in case you don't already have this in your collection.

http://www.mosocco.com/pic/dooley.jpg

The above is a link to an article on James Dooley, husband to Virginia Campbell, daughter of Daniel M. Campbell and Caroline Marion. There's only a brief mention of the Campbell's but maybe you'll see something of interest. As you know the Dooley family also appeared next to the Campbell's in the 1850 Lafayette Census.

Re: Farquhar & Catherine McRae

klallman1 — 2011-11-12 15:20:16Z

To William Short,

You mentioned in your 2010 posting that you live in Anson County, NC, and that you have deeds between Farquhard McRae and your Short ancestors. Do you have the dates of these transactions? Were by chance any of my Campbells listed as withnesses? Bruce provided the transcript of a document above that give a clue as to when my (GGGG Grandfather) John Campbell died and indicating this was in Anson County. To my knowledge his grave has not been located. Can you think of any sources in Anson that I might check that perhaps help with this. I'm hoping for a gravestone with more definitive birth and death dates for him.

Thanks,
Karen Allman

Re: Glen McRae-- Mary Teeters Nebraska & Missouri

DorrisSmith50 — 2011-11-02 00:27:15Z

Sorry, I do not have any information of Glen McRae's family.

Re: The John C. McRaes of Anson County NC

klallman1 — 2011-10-30 01:43:42Z

Bruce, forgive me for coming along with a question so long after the original conversation. I'm referencing your post above, from Feb. 15, 2004, which was addressed to Larry:

"There was no Farquhar or Alexander McRae that was in Anson County in 1800 with children and they had at least 2 children by 1800!"

Perhaps this has all been resolved, but here is my question. In a 2010 post to me you kindly laid out the family relationships (some stated, some implied) of John Campbell and his daughter Catherine (who marries Farquhard McRae), and sons Farquhard Campbell, and Finlay Campbell. Key to this were Anson County deeds from 1794. I've been googling try to find something that will lead me to information on the will of my John Campbell, who had died early in 1804 or prior to that. One hit took me to a another forum where you had a 2008 posting to a Misty where you discussed documentation from Anson County dated 1834 where Catherine McRae and her childred are selling the land of the deceased Farquhard McRae. I happen to have two window open and could see that this was the same piece of land based on an adjoining neigbor and the water that crossed the land. It was stated in the document (at least to the best of my memory) that this was the land that Farquhard lived on.

It seems a reasonable inference can be drawn that in 1800 he and his wife were still on the land purchased in 1794. I'd like to know your thoughts on this.

Karen

Re: Farquhar & Catherine McRae

klallman1 — 2011-10-28 10:24:26Z

Bruce,

I ran across another McRae connection to my Campbells - though a bit distant - and may be only coincidence, but I thought I'd run it past you. As you may remember, my line runs from Finlay Campbell, to Daniel Campbell to Charles Edgar Campbell.

A daughter of Charles Edgar marries in to the Phillips family. I've been talking lately with a grandaughter of Charles Edgar Campbell, who is also daughter to Samuel Phillips. I mention all this, as I was double checking something on that side of the family tree, when I ran across this Phillips/McCrea connection. Is any of this familiar to you?

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Re: John Mcray married to Charity Fugett in 1796

MaryAnnDayton — 2011-10-18 19:01:46Z

I am the gg-grandson of Stephen Gardner and Mary Hawk McCray. I have recently become interested in extending my knowledge of this family line. Do you have knowledge of either of their parents? If so, I would love to hear from you.

Re: Farquhar & Catherine McRae

klallman1 — 2011-10-03 03:13:07Z

Bruce,

I'm still trying to absorb all this information. I was re-reading the deeds you posted for me tieing together John Campbell (b. ?, Scotland), his sons Finley (Finlay) born abt. 1779, and Farquhard Campbell as well as his daughter Catherine Campbell (b. abt 1765)(wife of Farquhard McRae).

I noted the name Roderick McLeod was also shown on both deeds. A google lead me to the following:

http://www.blannwattsgenealogy.com/McRaepage.htm

"Alexander MacRae-- The father of Mary Ann and Elizabeth McRae, both of who married Robert Graham of Benton Co, TN. Alexander was born either in 1786 or 1790 in North Carolina and died in 1877 in Big Sandy, Benton Co. TN. (According to researcher Hulan Brewer, Alexander died Oct.26, 1878.) His parents are probably Farquhar & Catherine MacRae of Anson, NC...His first wife was Jane McLeod..."

"... Note: One likely candidate for Jane McLeod MacRae's father is the son of Duncan McLeod of Scotland, Roderick McLeod, who was born 1764 in Scotland, moved to Anson Co. NC (and lived near Farquhar McRae--very likely Jane's father-in-law as discussed below), moved to Humphreys Co. TN around 1813, around the same time as did his son, Alexander McLeod, and Finley Campbell, brother of Catherine Campbell MacRae (wife of Faruqhar MacRae), finally moving to Yazoo Co., MS where he died in 1844. ..."

I'd be interested in any comments you have on the above.

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Another interesting note, echoing information in the prior post, this was on the same page:

"The evidence for the connection between the MacRaes and Campbells of Anson County NC with relatives in middle TN is strengthened further by records showing that Alexander MacRae's maternal uncle, Finley Campbell (the brother of Farquhar MacRae's wife, Kate Campbell), appears to have moved with his wife from Anson Co. NC to Humphreys Co. TN. by the time of the 1820 census. Although Finley had died by 1829, the 1830 census shows Finley's widow, Christian Campbell, in nearby Henderson Co. TN. By the 1840 census, she has joined the other MacRaes in Layfayette Co, MS, moving next door to her nephew, John Campbell MacRae"

I'd like to put my hands on the source documents for the above.

Re: McRae roadblock

TonMcRae65 — 2011-09-21 01:00:07Z

Ha – relying to my own posting. Another couple of facts. I have some conflicting information indicating Harriet’s maiden name may have been Cruse vs. Leadon. I am confident however of Colin W’s name and birth year (1810). There is another mystery: one old source form the net (McRaes of West Central Ga) says my Colin came from Tarborough. I understand that is unlikely. Appreciate any advice other than “Give it up.” B TW I traced (through various fam trees) my grandmother Tommie I. (Farr) McRae all the way back to 11th century England, Germany & France. So – I will never surrender.

McRae roadblock

TonMcRae65 — 2011-09-18 21:01:00Z

My GG Grandfather was Colin (Colon, C.W.) McRae (McCrae, McCray). He wife Harriet and kids were established in Talbot County GA in 1840. Well documented after that. Here’s where the roadblock starts. Wife’s name may have been Leadon, Leader or Leyton. HELP!!

Duncan McRae & Zara Stubbs

BruceC76 — 2011-09-09 01:58:40Z

I'm dead-ended on my maternal g-g-grandfather, Zara Stubbs. I'm hoping someone familiar with the McRae line can help.

Zara Stubbs was b. 1812 in Marlboro Co., SC. In 1832 he signed as witness a land transaction in Coweta, GA. In 1840 he was in Marengo Co., AL. He m. Caroline Cooper from VA in Marengo in 1845.

The 1850 census shows a 7 y.o. Duncan McRae, b. 1843 in AL living with them. A relative of Zara's (but I'm not sure of the exact relationship) named Thoroughgood Pate Stubbs, b. 1837 in Marlboro, SC m. Lucy Ann McRae, b. 1842 in N. Carolina. Lucy was g-daughter of Edmund Deberry, a NC congressman, so I think she was daughter of Mary Ann Deberry and James McRae.

Part of the Stubbs line was in NC and also GA, so I think James and Mary Ann may have been friends with Zara either in NC or when Zara was in GA.

Given this Duncan McRae's tender age, I believe he may have been orphaned and Zara and Caroline took him in. Other McRaes lived in nearby AL counties, but I find none in Marengo.

Thanks for any info or hints.

Bruce Crawford
Crawford-Hatcher tree

Robert W McRae

Hnavarrette1 — 2011-08-31 07:59:49Z

I just began to search this side of my family tree and am having a hard time getting very far. My great-grandmother is Margaret Lois McRae of San Antonio, Texas. Her father is Edward Noble McRae (1889-1953, Texas) to Edward R McRae (1866-1911, Texas) to Robert W McRae (1832 Louisiana - 1885 Texas) and from there I am at a wall. Some information I have found states that Colin C McRae and Eliza Dyer are his parents, but I can't find any information on Colin or Eliza. Could someone direct me to the correct names or some information past Robert?
Thanks for any help you can give!

Heather

Re: McRaes & Campbells of Morven Anson County NC

klallman1 — 2011-08-14 14:14:58Z

You're welcome. I hope to hear how it turns out for you.

Re: McRaes & Campbells of Morven Anson County NC

klallman1 — 2011-08-14 14:08:48Z

Bruce,

This is just a quick note to let you know I'm still out here and look forward to working with you on my Campbell line. One of my other lines has gotten more attention this past year as I'm benefitting from working with a set of distant cousins. Working with you is still on my todo list.

Re: McRaes & Campbells of Morven Anson County NC

asahshema — 2011-08-14 13:38:11Z

I have read through a few of your posts and they have been very helpful, thank you! I am descended from Daniel and Caroline Marion Campbell and reading through you information has helped to solidify some of my findings. I commented earlier today on another post about these two being buried next to two sets of Dooleys, these might be my relatives as well. I am trying to piece together and confirm some of my information.

Thanks for all your postings!

Deb

McRie/McCrie or McCrae?

JaneM5 — 2011-08-04 20:30:54Z

I wonder if anyone has any McRies or McRaes who moved to the north east coast of England. I cannot connect my McRies to Scotlnd at the moment although family tradition has them "coming from the Isle of Skye" and this must have been early 18thC
I have traced my 4th gt grandfather on the IGI as Robert McRie born 4th July 1743 Scarborough.According to the parish records his father was James who was "sojourning" there and presumably therefore a visitor but where from? There are McRies in Newcastle so that is a possibility as yet unproved. There are extensive records on the IGI from the The Old Meeting House-Presbyterian Or Independent, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England of Roberts siblings, wife Isabella Watson m 12.05.1777, and children. His son William b 11.05 1778 moved down the coast to Hull and was a "mariner" on the 1841 census, possibly with the herring boat fleet. His son Thomas, my 2nd gt grandfather was the last of our male line and died in Hull, Yorkshire 1856.

Versions of the name has been spelt Mackray, Mackreer, M'Crie, McCrie, McRie, Mc Rie, MacKie to name just a few. I have only recently thought of the origins being Macrae which would explain the Skye connection. Please can anyone help me connect James McRie born about 1720 with his Scottish ancestry.
Thank you

Jane Milne

Re: Mcrae's-White's

raysgirls2 — 2011-08-02 16:47:08Z

In doing my research for my great grandmothers family I ran across Martha Hawkins (mhawkusa@yahoo.com) and her family is fromt he McColl, SC area. My McRaes are from Marlboro County and may be cousins to her McRae family. I hope this helps.

Re: McRae - Donald (Black Isle)

wkmcrae1 — 2011-07-29 22:12:33Z

WOULD THE MIDDLE NAME BE OF HELP? MY GGREATGRAND
FATHERS NAME IS DONALD CARL MCRAE. HIS SPOUSE IS MARY(MCKENZIE)MCRAE
MY GRANDFATHERS NAME IS CARL DONALD MCRAE

SO WE HAVE
DONALD CARL MCRAE SCOTLAND
LEWIS K. MCRAE CANADA
CARL DONALD MCRAE BEVERLY MASS
LEONARD JOSEPH MCRAE BEVERLY MASS
AND ME WAYNE JOSEPH MCRAE BEVERLY MASS

Re: McRae- Donald

wkmcrae1 — 2011-07-29 21:55:20Z

NO I DO NOT. ALL I HAVE IS THAT HE AND HIS SPOUSE WERE SHOWN ON THE CLERKS MARRIAGE LIST FOR LEWIS K.MCRAE AND SUSIE F. DEERING 1872 PORTSMOUTH NH AS BEING FROM SCOTLAND

Re: Mcrae's-White's

RaeWilliams50 — 2011-07-29 13:49:20Z

If you go to Clan McRae of America, they have a genealogy site. If you send them the information they request, they can probably hook you up to the right McRaes. There information is the most reliable and deeply researched.

My McRaes lived in Marlboro County (which is very near Dillon County). There are also some in Robeson County, North Carolina, which is just north of Marlboro County.

Mcrae's-White's

nicky32cool — 2011-07-29 13:29:14Z

Am looking for anyone who may have information on the mcraes whom may have lived around the dillon-mccall sc area and whites as well. From what I know is that my grandfather mother name was lula white and his dads name was webster mcrae. Also we descendents of the late daniel(dan)campbell-sr b. March 15, 1888-d. Jan 31,1971. If anyone as any thing that can help me out and maybe take it back past the dates given please let me know.

Thx

Re: McRae

MsAtari64 — 2011-07-27 14:25:27Z

Hi My names is Teresa wells the great-Granddaughter of Alexander and Mary Jones McRae from Robeson County NC. My great grandmother Mary was half cherokee and white. I know her mothers names was Hettie Jones and the fathers name of George Jones. Maybe we are related. Please check out my tree. You may email me also atari_64@hotmail.com.

Re: NORTH CAROLINA MCRAE

MsAtari64 — 2011-07-27 13:32:57Z

Hi Linda,

My Grandmother was Vashti McRae Sinclair. I remember Donnie Jr and know that side of the family has hosted the reunion in Rennet. Would love for you to help with the tree.

Teresa

Atari_64@hotmail.com

Re: NORTH CAROLINA MCRAE

MsAtari64 — 2011-07-26 11:57:23Z

Hi Faye,

I'm remember your grandfather, my grandmother was Vashti McRae Sinclair. Wendy Owens another descendant and I have been working on the tree, please email me and I will give you access. also we have a facebook site https://www.facebook.com/groups/245149592170289 - Sharper McRae Family-

Look forward to chatting.

Teresa

Re: JOHN MCRAE, FARQUHAR MCRAE, DUNCAN MCRAE bros. b. Scotland, to North Carolina before American Revolution

cpabrams3 — 2011-07-13 18:55:20Z

My name is Cooper P Abrams III and I was born in Edgecombe county in 1941 and lived in Pinetops, NC. I am researching my great great grandfather whose name was Elisha Abrams, born Feb. 7, 1828 in Crisp, Edgecombe county, NC. an died Sept. 5, 1885. We have a complete genealogy from Elisha to the present, however, we cannot trace our history back further that Elisha and we do not know who were his parents or where they came from.
I did a 67 marker DNA and did not match any Abramses. I did match many with Scottish names. There are forty matches to McRaes in my DNA and 17 to McDonalds.
I know that in the early 1700s a John McRae settled in eastern, NC and there are many McRaes located there.
To add to the mystery, I matched 37 marks with a man name Gurland Phillips from Greenville, Pitt county, NC which is only miles from Crisp and adjunct to Edgecombe. However, Gurland, who is deceased and matched no Phillipses.
I am wondering if anyone would have any information on a couple named McRae who died in early 1800 in Pitt or Edgecombe county. It is purely a guess, but the explanation could be that Elisha’s parents died and he was adopted by an Abrams family.
Elisha married a farmer's daughter name Fanette Dupree who owned a farm near Crisp, Edgecombe county, NC. Elisha also owned a farm in that area.
This is certainly a long shot, but just wondering if any of this might ring a bell. I would be very interested in any information on the McRaes in eastern NC.
Thanks