N.C. Troops 1861-1865, VOL VI Page 481.
Co. F., 20th Reg.
Kornegay, George L., Corporal,
Born in Sampson County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Duplin County at age 18, 4-27-1861. Mustered in as corporal. Present or accounted for until he died at Fort Johnston on 12-23-1861 of disease.

Sampson County, N.C., Deed Book 23, Page 451, Deed dated 11-15-1833.

Deed between Lewis Cogdell of Wayne County, N. C., and Marshal Kornegay of Sampson County, N.C. For the sum of $3,000, a certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in Sampson County on the North side of the main run of Goshen Swamp and on both sides of the road and bounded as follows.- Beginning at a Blackgum an the main run of Goshen Swamp and runs N 24-1/2 W 18 P. to two Blackgums on the North edge of Goshen Swamp, Craddock's corner, then with his line N 67-1/2 E 214 1/4 P. to a stake in the field on the East side of the road, Craddock's corner, then with his other line N 21 W 102 P. to a Pinestump his other corner, then with his other line N 20 W 97 P. to two post Oaks his and McCullen's corner, then with McCullen's line N 50 E 101 P. to a dead Pine (down) and pointers, then S 64-3 / 4 E 154 P. to a dead Pine and pointers in a pond on the East side of the road, then N 80 E 44 P. to a post oak, then S 40 E 345 P. to a Hickory (down) and pointers at the corner of the field, then S 14 W 91 P. to a stake at the main run of Goshen Swamp at Daniel Kornegay's bridge, then up the meanders of the main run of Goshen Swamp to the first station, containing 640 acres.

Lewis Cogdell purchased the above land from his brother, Daniel Cogdell, of Sampson County, by deed dated 5-17-1827. Daniel Cogdell purchased the land from Matthew Mason, of Sampson County, by deed dated 2-7-1809. Daniel Cogdell and wife, Penelope (Sutton) Cogdell moved to Henderson County, Tennessee about 1827.

Daniel Kornegay's bridge crossed Goshen Swamp on what is now known as the Goldsboro-Clinton road.

Wayne County, N.C., Deed Book 16, Page 256, Deed dated 12-25-1834.

Marshal Kornegay of Sampson County, N. C., to M. Williams of Wayne County, N.C. For the sum of $733.25, a parcel of land in Wayne County on the South side of the Great Horse Pen Branch. Beginning as follows: at a stake and pointers on the main run of said branch, Wright Smith's corner - to a Pine on North side of the road - then to a Maple on the run of said branch, John Harris's corner, then up the main run of said branch to the beginning, 733-1/4 acres.

Deed Book 16, Page 257, Deed dated 12-25-1834.
Marshal Kornegay, to Wright Smith of Wayne County, N.C. For the sum of $270, a parcel of land in Wayne County on the South and North side of the Great Horse Pen Branch Beginning at a stake and pointers, M. Williams' corner - to John Harris's corner on the South side of said branch and on the West side of the Sanders old field, 270 acres.

Deed Book 16, Page 258, Deed dated 12-25-1834.
Marshal Kornegay, to John Harris of Wayne County, N.C. For the sum of $964, a parcel of land in Wayne County, joining the other two and on the East side of Lewis's Branch, 964 acres.

Marshal Kornegay inherited this land from his father, Jacob Kornegay (D 1815)

Sampson County, N. C., Deed Book 24, Page 113, Deed dated 1-14-1835.

Hinton J. Craddock of Sampson County to Marshal Kornegay of same. For the sum of $1464, a parcel of land on the North side of Goshen Swamp. Beginning at a Poplar and White Oak, Thos. Sutton's corner on the run of Railey's Branch and runs with his line N 66 E 22 P. to a dead Pine (down), then S 20 E 102-1/2 P. to a Blackgum in the swamp at Goshen, then N 67-1/2 E 214-1/2 to a Red Oak (down) and stake in Marshal Kornegay's field, then N 21 W 104 P. to a Pine stump by Craddock's fence, then N 19-3/4 W 97 P. to two post Oaks by a pond, then N 144-1/2 P. to a dead Water Oak, then N 89 W 155 P. to a post Oak, then N 1 E 63 P. to a Blackjack (down) and stake, then N 89 W 39 P. to a stake Thos. Sutton and John H. Craddock corner, then with those lines agreed upon S 3 E 246-1/2 P. to a Red Oak on the road and ditch, then down and with the ditch and the meanders of the ditch branch to a large White Oak at the mouth of the run of said ditch branch, then down the meanders of the run of Railey's Branch to the first station, containing 488 acres.

Sampson County, N.C., Deed Book 25, Page 449, Deed dated 4-4-1839.
Sylvia (Crow) Sutton (1798-1870) of Sampson County to Marshal Kornegay of same. For $34, a parcel of land on the North side of Goshen Swamp and on Railey Branch, bounded as follows: On the South by the land of the said Sylvia Sutton, on the East by the land of the said Marshal
Kornegay, an the West by the land of Rebock Craddock and on the North by the land of Marshal Kornegay, containing 12-1/2 acres.

Sampson County, N.C., Deed Book 28, Page 151, Deed dated 5-29-1845.
Alfred Flowers, whose house was located in Sampson County, to Marshal Kornegay, of Sampson County. For the sum of S3,500, a parcel of land lying in Wayne, Sampson and Duplin Counties, on both sides of Goshen Swamp and bounded as follows: Beginning at a Water Oak on the run of the dividing branch, near the head, by the corner of Jelin Elliot's fence - to Grantham Branch, to North side of the run of Goshen Swamp-, containing 1,043 acres (mortgage).

Sampson County, N. C, Deed Book 29, Page 213, Deed dated 5-12-1848.
Marshal Kornegay to Margaret Flowers, both of Sampson County, Marshal Kornegay of the one part and Margaret Flowers, widow of Alfred Flowers, deceased and sister of the said Marshal Kornegay of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Marshal Kornegay for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he bears to the said Margaret and for the further consideration of the sum of $10 paid him by the said Margaret Flowers - has given, granted, by this deed a tract of land lying and being in the counties of Sampson, Wayne and Duplin in the State of N.C., an both sides of Goshen Swamp and bounded as follows: Beginning at a Water Oak on the run of the dividing branch near the head, by the corner of John Elliot's fence -, containing 1,043 acres. To have and to hold to the said Margaret Flowers for and during her natural life for the sole and separate use of the said Margaret Flowers, free and clear from any debts, liabilities, contracts, and encumbrances of any husband that the said Margaret Flowers may hereafter have and after her decease to the children of the said Margaret Flowers, to wit: Robert, Sarah, John, Marshal, Alfred, Elizabeth and Jacob, share and share alike as tenants in common, their heirs and assigns forever. Gift also included 11 slaves.

WILLIAM R. KING'S WILL

Washington City, District of Columbia, Jan. 1st. 1853.
Finding that my health is rapidly failing and that without a great change my life must soon come to a close. I have determined to dispose of my worldly possessions. I give and bequeath to my beloved nephew, William T. King, at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, two boxes of silver plate which are deposited with Corcoran and Riggs of this City, also all of the bronzes, china and glass which constituted my dinner service while I resided in France. To my beloved niece, Catherine M. Ellis, I bequeath all my household furniture of every description in the house I now occupy on C Street, to be disposed of according to her will and pleasure. To my nephew, William T. King, the only son of my brother, I give and bequeath in fee simple to him and his heirs forever all my real estate an the Alabama River in the County of Dallas, known as King's Bend, I also bequeath to my said nephew a small tract of one hundred and seventy acres adjoining the lands of Major Tipton and opposite the ferry at Selma, to be held by him in fee simple. To my said nephew I also give in fee five lots in the City of Selma which I own, with all the Privileges and Appurtenances, thereunto pertaining. To my beloved sister, Tabitha Kornegay, I give during her natural life all my land on the Pine hills including the residence in which we have resided together for some years, but it is my will and desire that on the death of my said sister all the lands and improvements given to her life shall lapse fee simple to her granddaughter,Margaret Tabitha Gayle, and I hereby bequeath to my dear little grandniece all the lands and improvements heretofore described, to have and to hold in fee simple to her and her heirs forever. To my beloved sister, Helen King I bequeath my plantation in Lowndes County to her and her heirs forever. It is my desire that my Executors hereafter named cause my plantations to be cultivated and managed for the year, hut as soon as the crops are gathered, I wish all my negroes, with the exception of my servant man, John Bell, Jackson the barber, and old Creese and Gilbert to be valued by my executors, and without dividing families, allotted to them according to the bequests which I shall proceed to make.

• To my nephew, William T. King, I give and bequeath sixty-five negroes;
• To Margaret Tabitha Gayle, my little grand-niece, thirty negroes (Nancy and her children to constitute a part of this lot)
• To my dear niece, Margaret William King, I give and bequeath thirty negroes;
• To my nephew, Alfred I. Beck, I give ten negroes;
• To my niece, Eliza Carter, I give ten negroes;
• To my niece, Helen Key, residing in Louisiana, I give 10 negroes;
• My servant man, John Bell, is permitted to select his residence, either in Liberia or any one of the free States or in the District of Columbia, and my executors will pay over to him two thousand dollars, and my nephew will take measures to insure his safe arrival at the place selected by him.
• If my sister Kornegay will sell Harriet Blount, I wish my executors to purchase her, and together with her husband, Andrew Johnson, deliver them to the agent of the Colonization Society to be transported to Liberia. My executors will advance to the agent Five Hundred Dollars to be handed to them after paying their expenses.
• I wish also my executors to purchase from my sister, a negro boy, Asher, my nephew to take charge of him and either send him to Liberia or to one of the free states, as he may prefer. On his leaving Alabama my executors will pay him Five Hundred Dollars.
• Let the last installment on my railroad stock be paid from the first sales of cotton.
• I wish my said executors to cause a large and airy vault to be erected at my residence in the Perry hills large enough to hold ten or twelve bodies, and that they cause to be transferred to it the remains of my grandmother, mother, John Beck, my brother-in-law, and those of my brother, John D. King.
• To my nephew, William T. King, I give my railroad stock.
• I appoint as the executors of this my last will and testament, my old and valued friends, Lewis Johnson, Dock A. Saltmarsh, James G. Cowan and my nephew, William T. King. I require them to give neither bond nor security, for I rely on their personal honor as more binding than any obligation they could enter into. I desire that my executors may receive Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars a year each, and all their expenses paid.
• My executors will pay to Catherine M. Ellis from the proceeds of my present cotton crop Five Thousand Dollars.
  Not knowing the number of negroes I possess, I desire that those not allotted be equally divided between the son of Franklin Beck, called after me, and John, the son of Wm. Wiley Thomas.
• I charge my nephew to have old Creese well taken care of, as well as Gilbert.
• My executors will cause to be disposed of at auction upon twelve month's credit, my stock of every description, together with the plantation tools.
• In the event of the death of my grand-niece, Margaret Tabitha Gayle, before her marriage or before her arriving at the age of maturity, it is my will and desire that all of the property both real and personal heretofore bequeathed to her shall be equally divided between the children of Louisa Hogan and those of Wiley Thomas and Catherine his wife.
• The rest and residue of my estate I wish and desire shall be equally divided among the legatees heretofore named in proportion to the amounts respectively willed them under the same conditions and restrictions therein imposed.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal the day and year first above written.

William R. King. (Seal).

Signed and acknowledged in the presence of Sampson W. Harris, C. A. Bradford, I. Bragg.

Certificate
State of Alabama)
County of Dallas)
I, W. M. Vaughan, judge of Probate in and for said County said State, do hereby certify that the foregoing and attached instrument is a true and correct and complete copy of the last Will and testament of William R. King, deceased, as admitted to probate and record in this Court on the 11th day of Nay, 1853, and of record to my office in Record of Wills "B". on page 83, et seq.
Given under my hand and official seal this the 20th day of September, 1929.
W.M. Vaughan,
Probate Judge

N.C. State Archives -Sampson County Estates.
A printed copy of William Rufus King's Will is the only item in an estate folder bearing his name, most likely the result of a request directed to the State of Alabama, by person unknown, and donated. [J.M.0.]

N.C. State Archives - Duplin County - CRO35.311.3
Minute Docket Superior Court, Fall Term.
Sept. 29, 1863
At a meeting of the Bar of Duplin County held on the 29th inst., on motion of Col William A. Allen, His Honor Robert S. French the presiding judge, is called to the chair, and Henry R. Kornegay, Clerk of Court, is requested to act as Secretary. Allmand A. McCoy Esq. on behalf of the members of the Bar presented the following Preamble and Resolutions. Whereas we have heard with feelings of deep regret of the death of our gifted and highly esteemed friend, Captain William James Houston of the 1st. N.C. Cavalry, who fell near Ashby's Cap on the 21st. of June last while gallantly battling in that noble cause which he had ever been willing to sustain whether in the Legislative Hall, on the hustings or on the battle field. In his enthusiastic nature so replete with generous impulses, we have ever found those traits which should distinguish the statesman and adorn the character of the patriotic soldier.
Therefore we as members of the Bar practicing in the Courts of Duplin, the home of our lamented friend and the sphere of his great usefulness, desire to express our high appreciation of his great loss, his noble virtues and manly bearing as our professional brother, as a companion in the social circle, as a gifted citizen, a polished legislator and a gallant soldier-
Therefore -
Resolved -
That in the death of Capt. Houston, this Bar has lost one of it's [its] brightest and most gifted members, the County of Duplin, one of it's [its] purest and best citizens, North Carolina, one of her useful legislators and the service of the Confederate States, one of it's [[its] most gallant soldiers.
Resolved,
That we deplore the loss of our friend as a public calamity, and will ever bear testimony to his virtue as the gifted advocate, sound lawyer, prudent statesman, gallant officer and generous friend.
Resolved,
That we offer to his widow and family our sincere condolence in their irreparable loss. To his widow the loss comes with crushing weight, as the nearer the relation, the greater the deprivation, when a generous, noble and gifted spirit, like Captain Houston, dies. Yet the manner of his death, the holy cause in which he offered himself as a sacrifice, the high place which he held in the esteem and affection of his friends, should soften that grief, in which it is our nature to indulge.
Resolved,
That these resolutions be presented to Judge R.S. French with a request that they be spread upon the Minutes of the Court, and that the Clerk transmit a copy to the widow and family of the deceased, and furnish a copy to the Editor of the Wilmington Journal for publication.
Pending the resolutions,
Hardy L. Holmes, Esq. addressed the meeting in a forcible and feeling manner, dwelling most eloquently upon the many virtues and gallant deeds of the decd. His burning words sank deep into the hearts of his hearers, drawing tears from many eyes unused to weep. Eli W. Hall Esq. next addressed the meeting. His eulogy was replete with deep feeling and eloquent outbursts while dwelling upon the loss sustained by the friends of the Lamented Captain Houston. Col Dr. K. McRae next followed with his usual happy view of thought, chaste in his eulogy, and highly appropriate to the solemnity of the occasion. He spoke feelingly as they had been companions in arms. His Honor then spoke of his acquaintance with the deceased, though brief, yet he felt as if it were the intimacy of years. He dwelt feelingly upon the loss sustained by his friends, and ordered that the Preamble and Resolutions be spread upon the Minutes of the Court.
The meeting then adjourned.
Henry P, Kornegay, Secry.
R. S. French, Chairman

N.C. State Archives - Duplin County Estates.
Joseph Kornegay (1809-1864) Intestate (son of George Fisher Kornegay (1784-1858) and Sarah (Glisson) Kornegay (1791-1859).
Sale 3-22-1864.
Widow - Margaret E. (Roberts) Kornegay (B 1813). Five children named.

1. Mary J. Buchan (B 1837) wife of George C. Buchan.
2. George Fisher Kornegay (B 1838).
3. Margaret E. Grimes (1840-1918) wife of Hezekiah Grimes
4. Joseph E. Kornegay (B 1846).
5. John R. Kornegay (B 1857).

Land owned - 550 acres in Duplin County. One tract, 691 acres in Wayne County. Administrator, Henry Robert Kornegay.

Two other children, apparently deceased -

1. Sally A. Kornegay (B l835).
2. Nancy C. Kornegay (B 1844).

Note: The Dower of land for Margaret E. Kornegay was located around North East Creek where the public road crosses said creek, known as "Goodson's Bridge".

KORNEGAY - WHITFIELD

James Francis Kornegay (1804-1883). Son of David (D 1821) and Zilpha (Oliver Kornegay (D 1829).
Wayne County, N. C, Deed Book 15, Page 52. Marriage contract dated 4-23-1830 between James F. Kornegay of Duplin County, N.C., of the first part and Harriet H. Whitfield, daughter of William Whitfield, decd., of Wayne County of the second part, and J. B. Hurst of Wayne County, of third part as follows: Whereas the H.H. Whitfield is seized in fee simple of - various lands on the north side of the Neuse River, also certain other lands in Duplin County an Lewis Branch known by the name of the Bass Place adjoining the lands of the heirs of John Harris dec'd., the heirs of Basil Kornegay and others, and Whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be solemnized between the said James F. Kornegay and Harriet H. Whitfield - that is to say in trust for the use of the said H. H. Whitfield for and during her natural life and after her decease, then to such children of the said Harriet H. Whitfield, by the said James F. Kornegay - in such manner as it may not be in the power of J. F. Kornegay to defeat.

Deed Book 15, Page 131, Deed dated 11-25-1830.
James F. Kornegay and wife, Harriet H. Kornegay, deed to Theophilus Rest, of Wayne County, N.C., $1800 for four tracts of land on the north side of the Neuse River, bounding on the river and joining said Best. Descended to Harriet H. Whitfield by the will of William Whitfield, dec'd., 381-1/2 acres.

Three Known Children of This Marriage.

1. William F. Kornegay (1832-1894) married first, Louisa (Lou) Borden (1834-1883). Living in Goldsboro, N.C. 1880 Census - Manufacturer. Married second, Annie Snow (1856-1921) A daughter of Theo. and Mary (Murdock) Snow. Annie later married Charles Dewey of Wayne County.
2. John James Kornegay (1834-1897).
3. Robert E. Kornegay (1839-1862).

N.C. Troops 1861-1865, VOL. VI, P. 48l.
CO. E, 20TH. REG., INFANTRY.
Robert D. Kornegay - Private - Born in Wayne County and was by occupation a student prior to enlisting at Fort Johnston at age 22, 9-18-1861. Present or accounted for until he died in August 1862, of "Camp fever", Place of death not reported.

Duplin County, N.C., Deed Book 18, Page 230.
Following a Marriage Agreement dated 2-2-1847, to insure that Margaret would retain control of her property, both in Duplin and in Wayne Counties, James F. Kornegay, of Wayne County, N. C., took as his second wife, Margaret (Kornegay) Kornegay (1803-1866) of Duplin County, Widow of Alfred Kornegay (1800-1846). Duplin County marriage Bond dated 2-20-1847.

James F. Kornegay married third, Frances E. (Fannie) (Sauls) Lane (1831-1920).
Three Children

1. James L. Kornegay (1866-1869).
2. Albert U. Kornegay (1871-1916) lived in Goldsboro, N.C., Book keeper.
3. Hattie L. Kornegay (1875-1875).

JOHN KORNEGAY (1798-1887)

Sampson County, N,C., Deed Book 21, Page 534, Deed dated 7-15-1828.
John Kornegay and wife Catherine to Joseph Duncan.
Whereas Olive Foreman, deceased, in and by her last will and testament duly proven and bequeathed certain legacies therein specified to the children of Hannerly Price and whereas Catherine Kornegay one of the legaters herein specified is one of the children of said Hannerly Price and as such one of the legaters of Olive Foreman in said will and testament named.
Know all men by these presents that we John Kornegay and wife Catherine, late Catherine Price, for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars paid by Joseph Duncan of Sampson County, all our right, title, interest and estate of Olive Foreman.
And further appoint Joseph Duncan, Pwr. of Atty., to take control of our interest said Estate, wit.

Wayne County, N.C. Deed Book 21, Page 444.
John Casey of Wayne County, for the sum of $700, to John Kornegay of Duplin County, N. C., a parcel of land located in Wayne County on the north side of the North East Swamp and east side of Munds Branch. Beginning at a Pine on the run of Munds Branch - to a Post Oak on Jo. Kornegay's back line - etc., 300 acres more or less.

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