| Scope and content |
This collection contains genealogical histories of the Loftin and Carr families of North Carolina and neighboring states. The Loftin genealogical history gives information on the background of the Loftin name and genealogy of the family from Leonard Loftin's arrival circa 1688 in Chowan County, N.C., to twentieth century families living throughout the South. Other connected families included are Rountree, Cox, La Roque, Sutton, Miller, Parker and Becton. The history of the Carr family of Duplin County, N.C., traces the descendants of Joseph Carr of Ireland, who settled in Duplin County circa 1748, to twentieth century families living in the area. Families mentioned include Garrison, Turner, Southerland, Newton, Boney, and Pearsall. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
Effie Davis Clayton Collection(#288), Special Collections Department, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Mrs. John A. Clayton (Effie Davis Clayton). |
| Biographical note | The Loftin family immigrated to Chowan County, N.C., circa 1688. The Carr family immigrated to Duplin County, N.C., circa 1748. |
