In spring of 2024 I moved to the beautiful state of North Carolina - and while the sunny weather was certainly a draw, I had another mission in mind. I wanted to take a deep dive into my family roots that run through this historic southern soil.
After some initial research and document diving, I decided to create a comprehensive list of my North Carolina ancestors—and I even included a few from my daughter's partner's side! This list is becoming the foundation of my research plan, and I'm bubbling with excitement to share it with you all. I know I have a couple other lines that will probably lead me to North Carolina ancestors, but I'll focus on these first.
My North Carolina Ancestry List
The STONER Line:
Winslow STONER (1821-1887) - Born in Liberty District, Morgan Township, Rowan, NC; Died in Clinton Falls, Indiana
Peter STONER (1786-1846) - Lived his entire life in Rowan County, NC
John Abraham STONER (1762-1848) - Born in Pennsylvania but made his home in Davidson, NC
Margaret PEELER STONER (1765-1860) - A true North Carolina native from Rowan
The ELLER Family:
Margaret "Peggy" ELLER (1787-1875) - Born and died in Rowan, NC
George ELLER Sr. (Born 1700s-1840) - Born in Maryland but settled in Davidson, NC
Susanna LEATHERMAN ELLER (1763-1841) - A Davidson County native
Other Notable Ancestors:
Elizabeth P. WILSON STONER (1818-1900) - Born in Morgan District, Rowan, NC before moving to Indiana
Matthias Jefferson KILLION (1804-1888) - Lincoln County native who later moved to Illinois
Adam KILLION (1754-1820) - Born in Lincoln, NC before relocating to Indiana
BARNETT KELLER (1850-1774) - Connected to Henrico, VA
Justin's Family Roots
Richard SWIFT (1767-1831) - Orange County native who later moved to Tennessee
William SWIFT (1723-1808) - Born in Virginia but made his home in Caswell, NC
Frances SWIFT (1729-1821) - Also settled in Stony Creek, Caswell, NC
What's Next on My Genealogical Journey and Part of My Roots Research Revamp?
Now that I've mapped out my North Carolina ancestry, I'm eager to dive deeper! I'll be visiting local historical societies, exploring county courthouses and cemeteries, and hopefully connecting with distant relatives who share these ancestral lines.
Do any of you have North Carolina roots or recognize these surnames in your family tree? Perhaps we're distant cousins waiting to discover our connection! Drop a comment below or share your own NC ancestry stories.
In my next post, I'll be sharing my detailed research plan (with some AI assistance!) for exploring these family lines. I'll include which repositories I plan to visit, online resources I'm utilizing, and how I'm organizing this exciting journey.
Stay curious, keep exploring, and here's to discovering where our pasts meet our present!
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