Record #:

41334

Author(s):

Abstract:

This fantastic Court case lays out the Vines Family of Pitt County; the Speight Family of Greene County; and the Johnston Family of Pitt County, and their many relations.

Source:

Trees of Wilson (NoCar F262 .W7 W5), Vol. 2 Issue No. 6, June 1993, p5-10

Subject(s):

Vines Family--Pitt County; Speight Family--Greene County; Johnston Family--Pitt County; Pitt County--Genealogy; Greene County--Genealogy

Record #:

44148

Author(s):

Fleming, Monika

Abstract:

Methodist minister, John Francis Speight moved from Greene County to Edgecombe County with his marriage to Emma Lewis in September 1840. Rev. Speight established a church in the area that later became known as Speight's Chapel. In 1857, he began the construction of his home known as the Cedars. Designed by William Ruffin, the house is fine example of Italianate design. A genealogical sketch of the Speight family follows.

Source:

Welcome to Tarboro & Homes Magazine (F 264 T3 W4), Vol. Issue , July 2024, p19-20, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Architecture, Italianate style; Speight Family--Greene County; Speight family--Edgecombe County