Re: Williamson Ditch - Dismal Swamp
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Re: Williamson Ditch - Dismal Swamp
Bobbie Ledbetter 1/31/05
Bobbie: Thanks for getting in touch.The Williamson Ditch is located in the NE section of the swamp and straigt as an arrow.I just wondered which Williamson was associated with the Ditch. I am aware of your William Williamson and Bear Creek. My earliest ancestor was Lewis Williamson who married Mary (Tatum)?), lived in Duplin County, a section later in Sampson County, near Great and Little Coherie Creeks.There was a nest of Williamsons there including William, William, Jr, Stephen, Nathan and Nathaniel.Lewis and Mary moved to Bladen County by 1788 holding 950 acres north of Dunn's Swamp, now in Columbus County.I have not been aboe to place Lewis earlier that thay.