Edgecombe - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

any famous or notable women of your County?

allredbeebop79 — 2010-03-17 02:57:40Z

Does anyone know of any famous or notable women of your County? They can be historical or contemporary. Legends or tales will work also. Thanks in advance for any info! You can email me at Allredbeebop@yahoo.com

Owens - SC, NC, GA - Howell Owens - Reuben or Wiley Owens

rickturner — 2010-03-04 19:25:08Z

Seeking information on HOWELL OWENS and his family. He was probably born in GA or SC somewhere around 1813. He may have been the son of Wily Owens (GA) or Reuben Owens (NC).

I am now thinking Howell was married twice. I think his first wife was Elizabeth Sanderlin ( his son, Jacob Marion Owens' death certificate lists "Miss Sanderlin" as his mother). Howell and Elizabeth had the following children: Jane b. 1842, Susan b. 1845, William b. 1849 & Jacob Marion b. 1857. I cannot find any of these children, except Jacob, after the 1850 census.

I think Elizabeth died between 1857 & 1860 and Howell then married Harriet Hawkins somewhere around 1863 (Howell was discharged from the Confederate Army in Jul 1862). Howell and Harriet had the following children: Selina b. 1865, James W. b. 1867, Kate b. 1875 and Fredrick Thomas b. 1876.

I cannot find any information on Howell or Harriet in the 1880 census. I found their children living with Archer and Rebecca Mitchell and they were listed as "adopted". Rebecca may have been related to Howell or Harriet.

I've been told Howell's father could be Reuben or Wiley.

Thanks - Rick Turner datwet3@yahoo.com

John Owens from Edgecombe County NC

dmparker150 — 2010-03-03 18:30:35Z

I'm a desendant of John Owens from Edgecombe County NC and VA...can you provide me with info on the VA John Owens...Thanks

Re: Fluck/Beatty Families

GHOLT3 — 2010-03-01 15:37:46Z

THEY ARE MY GRAND PARENTS. IF YOU WANT TO CONTACT ME DO SO AT THE FOLLOWING:
GHOLT@HOLTSUBLIMATION.COM OR GH3@TRIAD.RR.COM

GEORGE HOLT

Re: Fluck-Beatty 1920-30 Census

GHOLT3 — 2010-03-01 15:25:47Z

LILLIAN BEATTY, MY GRANDMOTHER, MARRIED CHARLES HENRY FLUCK AND DID LIVE AT 813 ST. PATRICK STREET. SHE HAD A BROTHER, SAM.

GEORGE

Re: Fluck-Beatty 1920-30 Census

mfleming2998 — 2010-02-25 23:05:16Z

Actually the house is for sell right now.

Re: Fluck-Beatty 1920-30 Census

GHOLT3 — 2010-02-25 15:28:29Z

I BELIEVE THE PERROUS LIVE IN THAT HOUSE NOW. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF IT WHEN MY GRANDPARENTS LIVED THERE.

Re: Fluck-Beatty 1920-30 Census

GHOLT3 — 2010-02-25 15:10:22Z

CHARLES & LILLIAN FLUCK ARE MY GRANDPARENTS. MY MOTHER IS ELIZABETH.
I AM TRYING TO FIND MORE INFO ON THE BEATTYS AS WELL AS THE FLUCKS. THEIR PARENTS??
GEORGE HOLT

Re: Jean & Marguerite (Phaeton) Parmentier 1700-1710

CynthiaWatt — 2010-02-23 01:49:37Z

Hello,

I am researching the same line. My husband is a descendant of Louis Parmentier. My husbands mother was Lucile Parmentier and they are from Quebec. Did you ever find any documentation or sources for this line?

Re: William STRICKLAND

cbstrickland — 2010-02-20 20:35:32Z

I too decend from matthew Strickland. Don't have much info but willing to share what I have. Contact me cstrick46@yahoo.com

Re: Adams & Evans

carrell115 — 2010-02-09 03:54:38Z

hopewell adams and mary evans were my great great great grandparents for whatever that means.

Re: Absilla Pender Gammon

DavidGammon — 2010-01-31 18:06:58Z

My records also show that Absilla Pender was daughter of Drury Pender and wife Absilla Young, and a granddaughter of Dolphin Drew Pender and wife Absilla Norfleet. A number of the Pender family members moved to the Galveston area after 1850.

John Gammon was the illegitimate son of my gr-gr-gr-grandfather James Gammon (died 1838 in Halifax County) and Pheby Packer, whom James married later. In his will, James Gammon recognizes his sons John and Willie Packer, and henceforth they used the surname of Gammon instead of Packer.

John Gammon appears to be dead by the 1850 Census, as he is not listed with his family in it. In 1852, Pollard Edmondson was appointed guardian of John's two children Lamon S. and Della, and then Lawrence Pender (Absilla's brother) was appointed their guardian in 1854.

Pollard Edmondson shows up in Dallas County, Arkansas in 1870, my theory is that the marriage with Absilla did not last. Pollard had children of his own by his first wife Susan Howard, although his second wife was Martha Manning and Absilla was his third wife.

Halifax loose estates records indicate that Lamon Stuart (Stewart) Gammon died intestate in 1884. He still had some estate left in Halifax County, and the records indicate his only heirs were his mother (her name was not given, but she was mentioned), and Della Davis, whom we know was his sister. This record also mentions his family was living in Groesbeck, Texas in 1884.

James Gammon had previously been married to Abby Nicholson and had at least four children, and this is my line. This family was originally out of Norfolk County, VA.

I would love to share information with you.
David Gammon
thepinnacle@ec.rr.com

Re: Absilla Pender Gammon

JosephHHarrisJr72 — 2010-01-28 16:03:56Z

I have that Durry.Drewry was the son of David pender and Mary Crocker and was born in 1780? and died in 1857. Drewry was married to Abscilla Young in Bertie County, NC on 15 Aug 1776. They had 10 children and their Daughter married John Gammon 23 Oct 1844 and they had 2 children, Stewart and Dellah. My Info also says that Abscilla and John lived in Florida along with one of Abscilla's sisters named Dorothy Pender Holder. One of her brothers lived in Louisina. Joe Harris a Pender descendent. Anyone that would like to contact me directly may do so at hjoejr7296@bellsouth.net

Absilla Pender Gammon

apbeck1 — 2010-01-23 22:29:16Z

Seeking information about Absilla Pender Gammon, born 1824 in Edgecombe County, daughter of Drury Pender and Absilla Young.

I know that she married John Gammon and had two children and then was widowed. She next married Pollard Edmondson, but shortly after (1860 Census)she turns up alone with her kids in Galveston, TX. She married twice more and died in Galveston in 1900.

I'm especially interested in any information about how/why she moved to Galveston, but any info at all will be greatly appreciated!

Re: Samuel & Drucilla (WOOTEN) TAYLOR

k5hmd — 2010-01-22 19:48:56Z

My ggg grandfather was named Greenwell Wooten Taylor, born 1805 GA to John Taylor (1770) and Temperance Fullilove. Temperance used family names of Ludwell and Green(well). He went by Green. Wonder if we could be related somewhere. I have felt that John and family came from SC.

Judy Christian (judy@uppercanyon.us)

Edwards Cemetery

tysown22 — 2009-12-22 17:36:00Z

I refuse to believe there is no one in the great world of ancestry to help me find this place!

Here is what I have been told:
-It is located at the intersection of Edgewood Church and Stallings Road

Resting in the African American section of the cemetery, according to the headstone information I was given, are:

Roscoe Wooten 2.4.1891-8.27.1954 (husband of Rebecca Ann Edwards Wooten)

Margaret "Mag" Wooten Parker 6.8.1905-4.13.2001 (Daughter of Margaret Edwards Wooten)

Bruce Wooten Jr. (Jr. is headstone mistake) 3.7.1920-10.16.1991 (son of Margaret Wooten Parker)

James K. Edwards 3.8.1945-8.7.1991

Rev. Chesterfield Knight 7.25.1883-2.20.1947 (husband of Harriet Edwards Knight)

Harriet (Edwards) Knight 6.30. 1884-6.4.1943 (however she died in 1983) Daughter of Rebecca Ann Eason Edwards and Adam Edwards

Rebecca, wife of Adam Edwards 10.1857-8.1923 (daughter of Jane and Louis Eason)

Nora, daughter of Adam and Rebecca Edwards 10.1.1892-5.29.1921

I was told there is an older, less kept section of the African American section of the cemetery. I suspect there are other African American Edwards in this section based on the number of direct connections I found on this list. I also believe Margaret Edwards Wooten and her husband are in the older section based on accounts from their grandchildren.

If any of this sounds even vaguely familiar, please reply to my thread. I have found the other Edwards, previous owners and employers of the African American Edwards but no one else.

Re: Susan (Weeks) Dorman 1836

g_weeks — 2009-12-06 02:27:55Z

I'm seeing several Weeks males that could be the father of my John Weeks b1808 NC; m Atha Ann Booker 1833 Wake Co NC. I have her father but nothing on his. I have his children but no siblings. Any suggestions welcome. Thank you, Ginger Weeks

Re: How do I research persons held as slaves?

blondie4091 — 2009-12-03 00:04:34Z

I think these are al valid questions. I'm just surprised no one has tried to help you.
There are books that may help...try this website..
http://www.genealogical.com/index.php?main_page=product_info...

you could also try Edgecombe county on rootsweb.com
OR if all else fails, I usually just google what I'm looking for. You may be surprise what you can find.

good luck,
Bonnie

Re: Isaac & Martha (Warbritton) Watkins

peddie448 — 2009-11-19 02:10:57Z

Hi,
May not be related, but could be.
I come from Edgecombe Co. NC MITCHELL WATKINS, SR., R.S., b. ca 1745, poss. Edgecombe. He mar. two LODGE sisters, then mar. my ELIZABETH HILL , dtr of ISAAC HILL & LUCINDA WALLACE.
Mitchell had brothers, LEVIN WATKINS, NC state senator of Duplin Co.nc, and brother Peter who mar. a Grice, and moved to MO I think...
Mitchell and sevl other Edgec. Co. fams moved to Wash. Co. GA 1797. I desc. from his son, RICHARD b. 1804 Wash. Co. GA and he mar. my Celia WYNN of GA.
Would love to hear from anyone with this family line.
Thanks,
TINA KEENE PEDDIE/CA email: desabla1@yahoo.com

Re: VINES family & researching African-American genealogies

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-10-03 21:36:26Z

Thanks for your offer. I re-posted so everyone could see my questions.

How do I research persons held as slaves?

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-10-03 21:29:19Z

THE FAMILY:
Noah VINES(abt 1843- ) married Mourning PITT (abt 1845- ) on Dece. 29, 1866 in Edgecombe County, NC and had seven children Charles; William; John D.; Thomas; Allen (Major); John L.; and Joseph.

MY QUESTIONS:
I found my family listed in the 1870 Census for Edgecombe County.

This is the first time that I am researching an African-American family. I strongly believe this family was previously held as slaves in the same county. I intend to ask my questions as politely as possible, but message boards prefer concise questions.

If it is true Noah was a slave, should I assume he was given the surname of Vines by his master or took the surname once freed?

There was multiple Vines as slave holders in Edgecombe County. How do I determine which master/farm held Noah?

Were the birthdates, marriages or deaths of slaves accurately recorded? Or must I use the dates found later submitted by freed persons on their census reports, obits, etc.

Were slaves allowed to practice any religious ceremonies? In other words, would a church hold any records for me to research?

Noah was listed as Mulatto on some census'. Do most researchers assume the slave master was the father?

How do I find info of Noah's ancestors? How does one trace ancestry back to Africa?

If you have any other suggestions, I would appreciate your guidance.

I will use your answers to guide me in my research for Mourning Pitt.

Again, I apologize if any of my questions seem insincere or ignorant. Please accept my apologies if I offended anyone.

Thank You for your help

Re: VINES family & researching African-American genealogies

taneyakoonce — 2009-10-03 20:27:27Z

Hi,

What is it precisely that you are trying to find out? That may help us in helping you :-)

VINES family & researching African-American genealogies

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-10-02 21:39:59Z

This is my first African-American family that I am researching. I would welcome some help and some suggestions for resources that may help.

I am researching Noah VINES(abt 1843- ). He married Mourning PITT (abt 1845- ) on Dec 29, 1866 in Edgecombe County, NC.

According to census reports, they had at least seven children: Charles, William, John D., Thomas, Allen (Major), John L. and Joseph.

Some time between 1880 and 1900 they had moved to Bolivar County, MS.

Re: Fluck/Beatty Families

marshamitchell_1 — 2009-09-26 22:54:16Z

I recently traced my New York Beatty ancesters to Tarboro. Samuel P. Beatty married Lillian Rowe. Their daughter Lillian married a Fluck. Contact me at marshamitchell@localnet.com if you want to discuss info.

Re: Fluck-Beatty 1920-30 Census

marshamitchell_1 — 2009-09-26 22:44:25Z

I recently found my Beatty ancesters in Tarboro. Lillian Beatty was married to Samuel P. Beatty. They lived at 813 St. Patrick Street. He died there in 1919. Lillian Fluck is the daughter of Samuel and Lillian Beatty. I am just beginning to research them. Samuel P. Beatty was the son of James and Elizabeth Beatty from Bayville, New York. He was born in NY. I have extensive info on the Bayville Beattys.

Stephen Williams & Family Information

kinseeker125 — 2009-08-30 20:00:56Z

Stephen Williams, I
Born: Abt 1763 Edgecombe County, N.C.
Died: 16 Sept 1843 Brunswick County, N.C.
Married: 1st wife ___; 2nd Mary "Polly" White on 30 Jun 1808

Children:
(probably from 1st wife)

Zadock Williams
Born: Abt. 1800 Brunswick County, N.C.
Died: Abt. 1868 Brunswick County, N.C.
.
John Williams - Born: unknown

James Williams - Born: unknown

Nancy Williams - Born: unknown

Leavy Williams - Born: unknown

. 2nd generation:
Zadock Williams (son of Stephen I)
Born: Abt. 1800 Brunswick County, N.C.
Died: 16 Sept. 1843 Brunswick County, N.C.
Married: Jane _________
.
Children:
.
Stephen Williams II (son of Zadock)
Born Abt. 1826 Northwest Twp. Brunswick Co. NC
Died: Between 1867 - 1870 Place unknownMarried: Penelope Hilburn on 22 Nov 1849 Brunswick Co. NC
Penelope Hilburn born: 29 Oct 1829; died 30 Oct 1895
Buried in the Gurganus Cemetery, Brunswick Co., NC

Benjamin Williams
Born: Abt. 1830 Brunswick County, N.C.

Daniel Williams
Born: Abt. 1833 Brunswick County, N.C.

Henry Williams
Born: Abt. 1840 Brunswick County, N.C.
.
.
Stephen Williams I was in the Revolutionary War; he received a pension (file number 9897). He stated in his pension application that he enlisted in the Army in 1782 with Joseph T. Rhodes and served in the 10th Regiment of the North Carolina Line. At that time he was living in Duplin County, N. C. He also stated that he was born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, that he did not know exactly what year he had been born, but was certain he was upwards of 70 years old. His wife, Polly, applied for a pension after Stephen's death. At the date of her application, 3 Feb. 1860, she stated that she was aged 71.
.

David Williams, a direct descendant of Stephen Williams, is a member of Williams DNA Group 8

Several descendants of this family have done DNA testing and are in Williams DNA Group 8. The group has a Williams DNA blog which includes this family as well as many of the ancestors of the participants in Group 8. The furthest back ancestor of DNA group 8 is Charles Williams who died in 1692 in Charles City County, Virginia.

The blog address is: http://williamseekers.blogspot.com

The Williams DNA web site is an extensive and informative site containing many Williams lines, it also has great information about DNA testing. The Williams DNA project now includes over 700 members, making it one of the largest. The address is:
http://williams.genealogy.fm/index.php

For more information please reply to this message.

Thanks,

Kin_skr at yahoo dot com

Re: Barnes 1700's

raeganbarnes — 2009-08-27 11:38:57Z

There are a TON of books (including those on ancestry.com) on NC wills and deeds, and abstracts. They have helped me understand relationships and build my tree, as well as provided me with an idea of where my Barnes' resided. Of the states I have been researching, I have found NC to be the state with the most documentation, so you should find a lot of good stuff!

Re: Barnes 1700's

NancyMSmith — 2009-08-26 23:17:22Z

A good place to start might be the 16 trees I just found on rootsweb here for John Barnes and Christian Hare. Tom Rushing seemed to have a lot of documentation on land transactions. The research of other people can often lead you in your search. I notice there was also a land transaction in Nash County about 1787 involving a John Barnes who may or may not have been the same one. Good luck in your searching. Nancy Smith

Barnes 1700's

KaraWhite23 — 2009-08-26 19:50:12Z

Apparently a lot of my family started in Edgecombe.
Jon Barnes (1697-1789) married Christian Hare (1718-1797). Any thoughts on finding documentation for these folks?

-Kara

Re: Andrews/Anderson

vahaun — 2009-08-24 23:54:26Z

I am also looking for the same person. My grandmother told me her mother was Della Anderson. I can't find anything to prove that .Any help would be appreciated.

John Renfrew (or John Renfrew)

Kentla2 — 2009-08-16 20:35:57Z

From deceased aunt's line. A bit unorganized so bear with me.

John Rentfrew, b. 1679, d. 1748. Married a Miss Tomson (probably in England, maybe Kent). They settled in Edgecombe County. (John Rentfrew received a King's grant of land in what is now Edgecombe County).

Side information:
Arms of the House of Renfrew
Family seat: County Kent
Date: circa 1536
Escutcheon: Silver shield, three Danish axes, red.
Crest: Knighthood helmet
Motto: Fac alleri ut tibi vis
"Make yourself so that there may be strength to you"

Taken from American Institute of Heralogy, Washington, DC

JOHN BIGGS of Edgecombe Co NC

saw28358 — 2009-08-13 14:01:09Z

Seeking information on the ancestry of John Biggs who died in 1789 in Edgecombe Co NC.

Contact me at: sam.west.1@gmail.com

Thanks.

Sam West
Lumberton, Robeson CO NC

Re: Richard Baxter with son Jeremiah, daughter Pamelia

lmwilson129 — 2009-08-13 01:23:43Z

Do you know who William's brothers were...and his parents? I am looking for John Henry Moore, perhaps b. Edgecombe or Pitt County, NC. (b. about 1834.) Linda Wilson

Re: James W. Burrows

ROOSTERII1 — 2009-07-16 04:32:50Z

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Re: James W. Burrows

ROOSTERII1 — 2009-07-16 04:32:50Z

Re: James W. Burrows

ROOSTERII1 — 2009-07-16 04:32:15Z

Re: James W. Burrows

ROOSTERII1 — 2009-07-16 04:32:13Z

Re: Garrett's of Edgecombe County, NC

croakers — 2009-07-11 13:19:51Z

Paula,

My name is Joe Hines and I live in Va. I come from a long line of Garretts that was from Edgecombe Co, N.C. until the year 1874 when most of them left for Kings Mountain, N.C. and became very well to do people. Some became Mayors of Kings Mountain some were well to do business owners, one even became the biggest wine grower and owner in the United States until the year 1940 when he died. His name was Paul Garrett and he owned the wine called Virginia Dare. You can see it on the internet.he became a billionaire in his day but lost alot of his fortune during the depression.

I'll see how Redden Garrett fits into my side of the Garret Family if at all and let you know.

What other Garrett Family members are you interested in?

If possible I'm loking for a couple of Garretts that lived in Edgecombe Co long ago. There names are

Timothy W. Garrett and he died 14 Aug. 1823 and lived only a month. I'm trying find where he's buried in Edgecombe Co. His Mother was Susan Garrett.

Lucinda Garrett was an infant who died in Edgecombe Co. and is buried there but can't find the grave site. She died on 14 Aug. 1886 in Edgecombe Co., N.C.

I would appreciate any help you can give me on these two people.

My e-mail address is as follows:

hinestightlines@aol.com

Hope to hear from you soon and you have a blessed day

Joe Hines

Re: Pittmans and Jordans

DavidGammon — 2009-06-30 13:43:53Z

Although I am not a Pittman descendant, I have gathered some information over the years on the Pittman family of Edgecombe County. I checked the 1900 and 1910 census records for Edgecombe, and find a John C. (then called John S.) Pittman in Edgecombe, with birthdates varying from 1895 to 1898. He would have been son of Joseph John Bisco Pittman and wife Frances Phillips, who lived in the northern end of Edgecombe. I can't be sure if this is the right person - but if you discover it is the same person, let me know, as I can help you out some.

David Gammon
thepinnacle@ec.rr.com

Re: great resource for Edgecombe County research

manoitx — 2009-06-29 13:11:17Z

Thank you for sharing, this is great! I have posted a shorter version of link:

http://www.lib.unc.edu/dc/ncmaps/

Re: great resource for Edgecombe County research

taneyakoonce — 2009-06-29 06:01:57Z

Thank you so much for sharing this link - specifically, for mentioning that you can view properties. I just had a great find for my McNair, Wimberly, & Battle research and just had to stay up a few more minutes to blog about it! You can read it at http://tinyurl.com/ljakgx.

Taneya

Re: Braswell family

TommyColbert — 2009-06-28 23:57:16Z

Charles, do you have any information for James and Lucy having a son, Harvey. I think he married Nannie Lou Gay. Thanks for any help. Tommy

great resource for Edgecombe County research

valeriestephens_1 — 2009-06-28 23:29:26Z

I found a map online of Edgecombe County in 1905 that shows the locations of the properties of many residents. It overlays a current day Google map so you can easily figure out where the properties are today. I thought it may be of interest to many of my fellow Edgecombe County researchers so I am posting the link.
http://www.lib.unc.edu/dc/ncmaps/interactive/MC_037_1905p.ht...

Re: CATO 1754 NC

LDKatch — 2009-06-10 08:02:48Z

The William Cato listed on the 1820 Wilkes census was married to Lucinda Ivey. Her sister Martha (Patsy) Ivey is in my line and married John M Jones in Wilkes in 1808. Martha was born in Halifax Co NC in 1790.

Re: Black Families in Edgecombe Co., North Carolina

MelissaHinton — 2009-06-08 00:46:44Z

Hi, Unfortnately I am not familiar with those names personally but I would be happy to help with anything. If you have any questions I can certainly help if I can?

Melissa

Re: Black Families in Edgecombe Co., North Carolina

carolwarren94 — 2009-06-08 00:27:56Z

Hi Erika,
Somehow, the STATON surname connects to my WEELDON/WEEDEN/WHILDEN AA/Native ancestry.
My ggrands were WEELDONS/BROWNS in Wilmington, NC.
The JACOBS surname also connects as do many others, but I'll
be darned if anyone claims kinship.
Believe there to be a connection to the Wampanoag Indians of
RI.
Can you be of help?

Re: Pittmans and Jordans

onlockdn — 2009-05-31 08:05:22Z

Joshua,

James Harding Pittman was my Grandfather and he indeed was a preacher. I was thinking of him this morning as it was Sunday and I was not attending church today. He had a great impact on many peoples lives to include mine. What exactly type of information are you looking for? If you have found any information I would also be curious to find out what you have discovered as obviously this traces back my ancestory as well :)

Chad Pittman

Re: Cemeteries in NC

tysown22 — 2009-05-23 15:34:50Z

So how did I find the other cemetery? I am sure it was not included in the 1980 survey, since this would have been an unofficial African American cemetery. The former Edwards slaves and their descendants are there. The last black Edwards descendant that I am aware of being buried there was interred around 2000. It was even suggested to me that the African American Edwards cemetery has two parts. One moderately upkept and another quite overgrown.

I have learned that William Bryant Edwards had owned the land. By looking at the headstones I could find, it seems a large majority of the members of my family on that branch of my tree have the exact same first names as the Edwards for whom they had worked (or by whom they had been owned). I was told by another ancestry member (that seems to be inactive) that he knew where my Edwards (Knights and Wootens) were. I even received a list from him confirming the names, and he added the dates on their headstones.

What other means can I use to find them?

Re: Cemeteries in NC

mfleming2998 — 2009-05-23 02:22:18Z

This is located near the intersection of Stallings Rd (1615) and Edgewood Church Road (1614)in township #8 in Edgecombe county very near the county line with Pitt County. This cemetery was surveyed back in the 1980s. The name is not hyphenated; it is Bryant Edwards who was probably the land owner and most of people are Edwards and the death dates range from 1870s to 1922.

This appears to be the same location that you had in an earlier post, but those names of Edwards and Wootens are not in the survey. It is possible there are two different cemeteries near each other and only one was surveyed.

Re: Black Families in Edgecombe Co., North Carolina

oneloyner — 2009-05-22 16:49:13Z

Correction...(Smile) Grandma's name was Roberta!