I’ll send you the email address for Darla Johnson, who is a member of the Lewisville Historical Society. Perhaps Darla will have some information for you, or perhaps can point you to someone who might be of assistance to you.

Thanks so much for dropping by the Lewisville Photos website.

All the best to you,
Deb

They were German (possibly listed as Steup), and have Moravian connections; but I know that many of them were actually Methodist and possibly Lutheran. My direct ancestors were Henry and Elizabeth Stipe; their two oldest sons were Lewis (b. 1802) and John (b. 1804). Their third child was Christian Stipe, who died at a young age and is buried at Concord as well. Lewis stayed in the area and raised his family there, and according to family notes and journals, was the author of many inventions, including improvements to the mills in the area.

John is my 3rd great-grandfather and he made the journey to Georgia when he came of age to establish himself in the counties opening up from the Creeks and Cherokees. He returned to NC in the 1830s and brought his father, and most of his siblings (except Lewis) to Georgia with him where they settled permanently. I would love to know if anyone has information on the Stipe or Steup family in that area or could offer some suggestions on how I could do more research from so far away.

Thanks,

Debbie Vaughan

You might want to get in touch with Darla Johnson, who is a member of the Lewisville Historical Society. She also co-authored a book, Images of America: Lewisville. As a member of our local historical society, Darla may have come across some information on Edward Hughes and his family, or she may be able to direct you to someone in another historical society who can assist you. I’ll email Darla’s email address to you.

I do hope you’ll be able to find more info on your ancestors, Kim.

All the best to you,
Deb