Wynne Family Papers, PC.2066

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Wynne Family Papers, PC.2066

Abstract

The Wynne Family represented in this collection settled primarily in Franklin and Wake Counties. They descended from Pate Wills Milner and his wife, Jacobina Wilson, who originated in Scotland and Wales. In 1771 the couple came to the area that would later become Louisburg, North Carolina, Franklin County. Their great-grandson, George Washington Wynne, later moved to Raleigh where he owned the G.W. Wynne Livery, Sale, and Feed Stables and dealt in horses and mules.
Papers of Wynne and related families, primarily of Franklin, Wake counties, circa 1775-1910, consisting of letters; a love letter and a poem; receipts for goods, tuition and taxes, etc.; an indenture; slave receipts and slave bills of sale; 1863 Quarter Master's receipt; state order for audit of guardianship accounts; promissory and various monetary transaction notes; Christmas cards; a communication from Wesleyan Female Institute, and miscellaneous materials.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Wynne Family Papers
Call Number
PC.2066
Creator
Wynne family
Date
1775-1934
Extent
2.00 boxes
Language
English
Repository
State Archives of North Carolina

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item] PC.2066, Wynne Family Papers, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, NC, USA.

Collection Overview

Papers of Wynne and related families, primarily of Franklin, Wake counties, circa 1775-1910, consisting of letters; a love letter and a poem; receipts for goods, tuition and taxes, etc.; an indenture; slave receipts and slave bills of sale; 1863 Quarter Master's receipt; state order for audit of guardianship accounts; promissory and various monetary transaction notes; Christmas cards; a communication from Wesleyan Female Institute, and miscellaneous materials.
An addition to the papers, April 2014, includes the following:
A letter dated 3 January 1887, 2 pages, from George W. Wynne to Philip W. Wiley, acknowledging his proposal of marriage to the Wynne's daughter, Blanche, and granting permission for the marriage; and a "Longfellow Birthday Book," ca. 1916, belonging to Philip W. Wiley, and containing handwritten entries of birthdays, and newspaper clippings that include death notices.

Arrangement Note

Arrangement as received and chronological therein.

Biographical Note

The Wynne Family represented in this collection settled primarily in Franklin and Wake Counties. They descended from Pate Wills Milner and his wife, Jacobina Wilson, who originated in Scotland and Wales. In 1771 the couple came to the area that would later become Louisburg, North Carolina, Franklin County. Their great-grandson, George Washington Wynne, later moved to Raleigh where he owned the G.W. Wynne Livery, Sale, and Feed Stables and dealt in horses and mules.Among their children were daughters, Barsheba and Charity. Barsheba, though possibly never married, lived in Franklin County where she bought and sold land and traded slaves.Charity Milner married Joshua Wynne, and to this union were three children. One son, Alan Wynne continued to live in Franklin County where he was a planter/farmer. Alan Wynne married Sophrina Josephine Pool of Petersburg, Va.Among their children was George Washington Wynne who was married first to Elizabeth Bowers and second to Mary Sutton. In the 1880's George Washington and Elizabeth moved to Raleigh where he owned the G.W. Wynne Livery, Sale, and Feed Stables on Martin Street and dealt in horses and mules. In 1873, He and Elizabeth bought what is known as the Heck-Wynne house today on Jones Street in Oakwood.The children of George Washington Wynne and Elizabeth Bowers were Robert and Georgiana Blanche. Georgian Blanche attended Wesleyan Female Institute in Staunton, Virginia. She later married Philip Wetmore Wiley, a native North Carolinian and resident of Raleigh during his youth. The couple later lived in Washington D.C., where Wiley had a government job.George Washington Wynne's second wife was Mary Sutton. Both died a few days apart in January 1910 leaving behind two young children, George Bennett and Mildred Lucile. The children were raised by half-sisters, Frances and Gladys Sutton in Greensboro.

Contents of the Collection

Collection Contents
Receipts: Patewell and Jacobina Milner,ca. 1775-1810
1 PC.2066.1

circa. 1770's, February 6, Received of Patewell Milner seven pound four shillings

1794, August 16, Received in full by the hands of Jacobina Milner

1810, May 12, Note for pounds and shilling for Jacobina Milner, Wilson Milner involving Nathaniel Norfleet

1810, May 2, Receipt for twenty dollars of Mrs. Milner by Wilson Milner dealing with Jacobina Milner and Nathaniel Norfleet

Slave Receipt, Sold to Patewell Milner from Nathaniel Norfleet,1775
2

Received of Patewell Miner thirty eight pounds by count in gold and [ ? ] pounds of silver to purchase a Negro for the said Mailner Received by me signed by Nathaniel Norfleet, and witnessed by Edward Norfleet.

Guardianship of Thomas Debny,1818, 1835
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1818, March, Order by the State of North Carolina that Richard Fox, Nathan Patterson, and Jack King audit the accounts of Wilson Milner as guardian of Thomas Debny.

1834, December 16, Note of Thomas Deby, Franklin County, paid one dollar to his Aunt, Barsheba Milner for the estate of his father and mother, Patty Johnson Debny, for whom she was administrator of the estate.

Receipts: Barsheba Milner,1817, 1829
4

1846, April 9, Receipt of Barsheba Milner to W. Moore five shillings for goods

1829, January 29, Receipt of Barsheba Milner to Robert Shaw for goods

Indenture: Barsheba Milner,1826
5

1826, June 16, Indenture between James Milner of Person County and Barsheba Milner of the town of Louisburg in consideration of his affection towards his sister hath given to her during her natural life a fourth part of the lot no. 52 in the town of Louisburg.

Slave Receipt: Robin and Todd Sold to Barsheba Milner from Charles A. Hill, Administrator of Patewell Milner Estate,1830
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1828, January 5, For the sum of three hundred and thirty eight dollars 58 1/4 cents in full for the purchase of a negro fellow names Robin and an old fellow named Todd, and sundry articles purchased by the said Barsheba Milner at the sale of [Patewell Milner's] estate signed CA Hill.

Receipt: Charity Wynne and Thomas Wynne,1833
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1833, October 26, Receipt of Thomas M. Wynne to pay Charity Wynne one hundred dollars to be paid on or before the 25th of December next

Letter and Love Poem: Alan Wynne, 1825
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1825, May 1, Louisburg, Franklin County, Letter to Dear Miss expressing his love and affection. One the back is a love poem.

Receipts: Alan Wynne,1827, 1829
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1827, February 6, Receipt of Allen Wynne to D.G. Johnson for $97

1829, July 21, Receipt of Allen Wynne to Robert Shaw for $39.33

Poem to Sophrina, 1820
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Written July 21, 1820, signed J.M.

Receipt for Tuition: Sophrina Wynne, 1835
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1835. September 20, Receipt of Mrs. Sophrina Wynne from Harriet Bobbitt for $5.00 in full for her daughter, Adeline's tuition for the first session

Correspondence: Sophrina Wynne,1827, 1839
12

1837, March, From Robert Wynne, Windsor, North Carolina to his sister-in-law, Sophina, Louisburg, North Carolina. Writes of general family news and describes an outbreak of illness that has killed almost all old persons and a great many young ones. He is axnious to know if his brother, Allen, has returned home.

1839, August, From Adaline B. Wynne, Louisburg to her mother, Sophrina, Lousisburg. Writes the she arrived in Windsor safely, she will go to school in a week, and is requesting her mother send her white cape.

James C. Wynne,ca. 1850's
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1850, Fall Session, James C. Wynne has done especially well in all respects. Give his a fair chance & he will make an admirable scholar. He has slept late none, has 1 fault, & 116 credits- Louisburg M. Academy signed A.H. Ray-Prin.

ca. 1950's, Louisburg Men's Academy, Dear Sir, In the Institution are recognized 3 grades of scholarship in each of which are 3 shades. The 1st embraces those students whose scholarship is very good; the 2nd those of medium quality; & the 3rd those merely capable of being sustainers.

The Shades denote the relative position of the different grades.

Name James Wynne

Texts Grades Shades

Gr. Grammer 1 - 1 Anabasis 1 - 3 Sat. Grammer 1 - 1 Ovio 1 - 2 Algebra 2 - 1

Department-very good, very respectfully, Wm. A. Watkins Prin.

undated, Invitation to a party after the Coronation on May 1st.

Slave Receipt; Robin for hire, G.W. Wynne to A.M. Knight,1849
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1849, January 1, Received of G.W. Wynne $5.00 for the hire of negro man Robin for this year. Except the common clothing which the said Wynne is yet to furnish to the said Robin.

School Report: George Washington Wynne,1849
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1849, Fall Session, George Wynne has in all respects done well & deserves high commendation. He has slept late 8 times, has no faults, & 77 credits. Louisburg M. Academy A.H. Ray

Receipts: George Washington Wynne,1850
16

1850-1851, Tax Receipt

1864, July 9, Receipt from P.A. Durne(?)

1865, January 25, Tax Receipt

1868, August 6. North Carolina Senate Chamber Receipt from J.B. Debrau to George W. Wynne for sum of $100, signed R. Inge Wynne

Slave Receipt: Jack and Caswell Sold to George Wynne from W.P. Williams, 1863
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1863, August 25, Received of George Wynne $4,000 for Zack and Caswell

Quartmaster Receipt for Freight Transportation,1863
18

Assistant Quarter Master's Office, C.S.A., to the Superintendent of the North Carolina Railroad be pleased to furnish transportation for eight sets wagons [horses?] on your Railroad from Salisbury to Raleigh on official business. Signed W. Hawkins, Captain and Assistant Qr. Mr.

Assistant Quarter Master's Office Receipt: G.W. Wynne,1865
19

1865, October 14, Raleigh, North Carolina, Sold to G.W. Wynne, Franklin County one Bay Horse, 7 years old, for the sum of $200

1865, October 14, Raleigh, North Carolina, Sold to G.W. Wynne, Franklin County one Bay Horse, 5 years old, for the sum of $200

Conscript: G.W. Wynne,1864
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1864, June 8, Conscript of Franklin County, G.W. Wynne exempt from military duty as an employee of the Raleigh & Gaston Rail Road Company. By order of Col. Peter Mallett, Commandant of Conscripts for North Carolina. signed Jas. A. Haywood, Adjutant

Receipt for Tuition for Children: G.W. Wynne,1872
21

1872, April 26, From Miss H.A. Haywood to G.W. Wynne for tuition of daughter Blanche and son Robert, $14.00

Correspondence, Georgiana Blanche Wynne to P.W. Wiley,1881
22

1881, January 2, To P.W. Wiley, Raleigh from G.B.W., Wesleyan Female Institute, Staunton, Virginia, thanking him for the Christmas gift, a book of Tennyson poetry, and wishing him a Happy New Year.

Christmas Cards: Georgiana Blanche Wynne Wiley,1909
23

1909, December 23, To Mrs. P.W. Wiley, 10 Randolph Pl. NW, Washington D.C. from Geo. Bennett

1909, December 23, To Mrs. P.W. Wiley, 10 Randolph Pl. NW, Washington D.C. from Geo. Wynne

Receipt: P.W. Wiley,1902
24

1902, July 18, To P.W. Wiley, Washington D.C., from Raleigh Marble Works, $80

Correspondence: Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Wiley,1910
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Correspondence, B.F. Sutton, 1888
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Miscellaneous Christmas Card,1894
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Addition of 2014: Letter of Permission for Marriage,3 January 1887
PC.2066.2 1

From George Washington Wynne to Philip W. Wiley granting permission for Wiley to marry his daughter, Georgiana Blanche. Written on letterhead of G. W. Wynne Livery, Sale and Feed Stables, No. 111 North Side Martin St., Raleigh, N.C. 2 pages.

Addition of 2014: A "Longfellow Birthday Book, including names and birth dates,1916
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Book belonged to Philip Wetmore Wiley (ca. 1861-1934) and contains handwritten entries of birthdays, and newspaper clippings that include death notices. Most of the birthdays lack a year of birth. Wiley was a native of North Carolina but lived in Washington, D.C. much of his adult life working as a printer with the U.S. government.

Subject Headings

  • Milner, Barsheba
  • Milner, Patewell
  • Milner, Todd, Slave of Barsheba Milner
  • Robin Milner, Slave of Barsheba Milner
  • Wiley, Georgiana Blanche
  • Wiley, Philip W.
  • Wynne, Allen
  • Wynne, Caswell, Slave of George Washington Wynne
  • Wynne, George Washington
  • Wynne, Jack, Slave of George Washington Wynne
  • Wynne, Sophrina
  • Milner Family
  • Wynne Family
  • Sutton Family
  • Wynne, George Washington
  • Louisburg Male Academy
  • Weslyan Female Institute
  • Marriage--North Carolina
  • Slave bills of sale
  • Franklin County (N.C.)
  • Louisburg (N.C.)
  • Wake County (N.C.)
  • love letters
  • Processing Information

  • Processing and finding aid by Jennifer Davis, 2013; additional processing and description by Fran Tracy-Walls, 2014. Updated by Fran Tracy-Walls, October 2019, for publication in Discover Online Catalog (DOC).