Records for the state of North Carolina Note: All dates in international format, viz: day/month/year Caldwell County * deeds: "Deed Book A, p.327-8"; from Caldwell Co Gen. Soc., Vol XVI # 4; provided by Kathleen Estes, 9/1/1844: "Between John J. Estes of Racine Count, Wisconsin by virtue of a power of attorney by Francis Estes and William White and Elijah Chambers both of Caldwell Co, NC $210.00 all of Francis Estes undivided interest in her father, William Puetts estate, several tracts, the home tract. Rollins tract. Tucker tract & Mountain tract. Witness: Len Estes Jr., James H. Collett, John J. Estes, att in fact for Francis Estes." "Deed Book A, p.145"; from Caldwell Co Gen. Soc., Vol XVI # 4; provided by Kathleen Estes, 20/8/1842: "Bill of sale, Richard Estes to William Dickson both of Caldwell Co. All my interest to my part of the estate of my father, Len Estes, deceased. Witness: J. M. Dickson, Joseph P. Estes, Richard Estes." "Deed Book A, p.147"; from Caldwell Co Gen. Soc., Vol XVI # 4; provided by Kathleen Estes, 27/10/1842: "Mortgage. John Estes and E. P. Miller, both of Caldwell Co, 100.00... his right to estate of Len Estes, late. Father of SD. J. Estice .. J. T. Avery, James Stower. Witness: James H. Collett, John C. Estes." "Deed Book A, p.171"; from Caldwell Co Gen. Soc., Vol XVI # 4; provided by Kathleen Estes, 23/4/1834: "Between Len Estes and George Holloway both of Burke... $200... 100 acres on Abintons Creek waters of the Lower Creek near the head of said creek ... Beginning on the Holloways line the same as 150 acres granted to Henry Williams. Witness: William Loving, Robert Holloway, Lenard Estes." "Deed Book A, p.221-2"; from Caldwell Co Gen. Soc., Vol XVI # 4; provided by Kathleen Estes, 8/7/1843: "Between John Estes and Jackson Estes both of Caldwell Co and William Fullwood Jr. of Burke Co. My undivided interest in lands as heirs of Len Estes Dec'd.. consisting of following tracts, the plantation on Mulbery known as the home tract which are seven tracts all adj... and bounded by lands of Co. Dickson, John Stepp, and James Davis... also three other tracts joining Dooly Alloway and Stepp, a tract whereon John Estes now lives. Also the tract whereon Richard Estes lives... Supposed to be 600 acres. Together with six other tracts in Ashe Co adj. lands of Jesse Coffey heirs, Alb't Sudderth and others. Witness: R. C. Pearson, John C. Estes, William Fullwood, A.J. Estes." "Deed Book A, p.242"; from Caldwell Co Gen. Soc., Vol XVI # 4; provided by Kathleen Estes, 10/1/1843: "State Grant #59 Caleb Estes... 100 acres in Caldwell Co on Wilsons Fork of Johns River.. south side of Little Lost Cove. Entered 12 Aug 1841. Granted by Gov. J.M. Moorehead." "Deed Book A, p.242-3"; from Caldwell Co Gen. Soc., Vol XVI # 4; provided by Kathleen Estes, 10/1/1843: "State Grant # 58 James Estes.. 100 acres Caldwell Co on Wilsons Fork of Johns River on the Big Lost Cove. Entered 12 August 1841. Granted by Gov. J. M. Moorehead." "Deed Book A, p.270"; from Caldwell Co Gen. Soc., Vol XVI # 4; provided by Kathleen Estes, 31/10/1843: "Between Richard Estes of Caldwell Co and Abraham Corpening of Burke Co .. $35.00 1/10 part of the Widow Estes dowry of land joining William Dickson on the waters of Mulbery. Witness: John H. Corpening, William D. Wamack, Joseph P. Estes, Milroy Estes, Richard Estes." "Deed Book A, p.122"; from Caldwell Co Gen. Soc., Vol XVI # 4; provided by Kathleen Estes, 23/4/1842: Mortgage - John C. Estes Jackson Estes both of Caldwell County. Wit: G. Hollaway, E.B. Hartley, John C. Estes "Deed Book A, p.130"; from Caldwell Co Gen. Soc., Vol XVI # 4; provided by Kathleen Estes, 27/12/1824: "Between David Harris and Len Estes Jr. both of Burke ...$350.00... a part of two tracts containing 120 acres on Johns River... above John Harris spring... with the conditional line between John Harris & David Harris ... east on Edward Harris old line." Wit: Read Hight, Robert Edmiston, David Harris, Langston Estes, John Harris "Deed Book A, p.131"; from Caldwell Co Gen. Soc., Vol XVI # 4; provided by Kathleen Estes, 25/4/1839: "Between Langston Estes and Len Estes Jr. both of Burke County... $759... 200 acres on Johns River on the east side at the lower end of Langston Estes big field.. to the old line of a 100 acre entry made by John & David Harris ... corner of a 50 acre entry made by Edward Harriss... South with the old. conditional line between sd Langston and Len Estes. Jr. made by John & David Harris" Wit: J. A. Pearson, Langston Estes, J .M. Copening * cemetery records: "Franklin-Estes Family Cemetery", Old John's River Road, Collettsville, from by Mary Cook, [Surname is the name of the section, not necessesarily of all those buried there] ESTES Robert Lankston; b.7/11/1907 (still alive) Louise Watson; 6/7/1914-21/7/1990 HAYES Joseph L.; 1881-1946 Daisy L. (Franklin); 1891-1929 BOGER Ray B.; 5/1/1910-28/4/1974 Lucy F. (Franklin); 4/9/1909-8/8/1977 FRANKLIN Johnnie Boone; 29/1/1902-6/3/1975 Mattie Radar; 1/9/1905-29/5/1975 Rosa Pearl (Franklin); w/o Nelson Hackney; 17/6/1893-13/6/1925 Jay Franklin; son of J.S. & D. Franklin; 28/8/1897-7/6/1906 John S. Franklin; 3/2/1863-2/7/1930 Docia (Boone Estes) Franklin; 2/8/1869-7/8/1945 Earl E. Franklin; 28/10/1904-12/10/1941 Donald S. Franklin; 22/8/1907-14/7/1972 Emma S. (Sudderth) Franklin; 28/3/1908-31/7/1978 [seperate grave] William Charles Jones; 1903-1967 ESTES Elijah L. Estes; 12/3/1845-16/1/1930 Mary Elizabeth (Estes) Estes; 6/8/1847-29/5/1935 Elijah J.; son of M.C. & R.A. Estes; 30/9/1904- 25/10/1904 Edna Webb; 31/5/1887-24/5/1972 Madison Caleb; 5/1/1874-5/2/1959 Rosa (Allie Rosanna Moore) Estes; w/o M.C. Estes; 20/8/1874-21/8/1910 Ruth Estes; 8/12/1923-14/8/1956 Fred Caleb; 19/11/1899-25/1/1958 Annie Radar; b.31/8/1907, still alive MORGAN John R.; 11/9/1946-2/4/1994 Karen E. (Estes); 21/7/1945-4/10/1990 SPENCER Walter P.; 13/9/1883-10/3/1961 Lela M. (Franklin); 8/3/1887-30/9/1956 Gladys Mae (Franklin); d/o Mr & Mrs W.P. Spencer; 8/9/1916-9/11/1926 2 infant sons 1 infant daughter FRANKLIN Roger Donald; b.21/11/1934, still alive Hattie; b.2/10/1934, still alive SPENCER Fred; 21/7/1912-8/6/1992 Artie; 18/11/1912-21/11/1997 HALL Allen Luther; 19/11/1906-23/11/1989 Daisy (Lee Spencer); 15/1/1909-26/9/1995 Stanley Keys; 8/9/1905-5/1/1935 Lloyd Keys; 2/4/1908-5/1/1908 Baby Edith Keys FRANKLIN Herndon Lee Franklin; 14/11/1928-12/6/1989 Emma Jean L. Franklin; b.13/8/1928, still alive Michael Ray Franklin; 18/4/1956-19/8/1956 ESTES Reuben Estes; d.1877, aged 70 years Delphia Estes; d.1828 (1818?), aged 81 years Eliza Estes; wife of Galup Estes; 10/8/1807-19/3/1891 D***y (Dicey) G.(C.?) Estes; d.1867, aged 47 years Mary (Polly Moore) Estes; d.2/2/1875, aged 84yr 3 mo Langston Estes; d.25/11/1851, aged 62 years 8 months Miry Estes; wife of Monroe Estes; 22/4/1832-28/6/1913 W. Sherman Estes; Son of Monroe & Miry Estes; 26/1/1865-13/8/1865 Monroe Estes; 7/2/1829-27/5/1897 Muky (Mary) Estes; d.13/2/1875, aged 84 years 3 months Caswell County * marriages: Estes Trails, 1981, 2:3 Daniel Estes + Pheby Moton; 3/3/1825 Bartlett Estes + Elizabeth Rease; 6/12/1819 Bartlett Estes + Pheby Musick; 28/12/1790 Jonathan Estes + Sarah Smith; 26/3/1834 Marcus E. Estes + Sarah A. Stone; 21/6/1846 Micajah Estes + Margery Pyror; 8/7/1801 Nathaniel Estes + Isabella Smith; 16/11/1830 Richard Estes + Delpha Sanders; 18/5/1822 Samuel Estes + Elenore Hollis; 25/12/1815 Orange County * marriages: Estes Trails, 1981, 2:3 Aaron Estes + Frances Hudson; 30/6/1790 John Estes + Elizabeth (Eliza) Carver; 16/1/1780 James Estes + Mary Estes; 5/11/1785 (Jos. Weeks, bndsm) Buroughs Estes + Patty Floyd; 26/5/1792 * deeds: From "Journal of NC Gen., fall, 1964"; Bill Estes, ET, 1982, 2:3 Folder 310: "1820: 640 acres issued to heirs of Moses Eastus, soldier, upon application by Burris Eastus." Folder 310: "1820: Orange Co, NC - Dept. of Joseph Wicks re: Moses Eastus of sd. Co, who died in service, and left Thomas Eastus, oldest brother and Burris Eastus, the present claimant, being only son and heir of Thomas who also died in service." [Burris either moved to or was born in Henry Co, TN]