Q. What is the Mashburn Genealogy Archives?
A. An online resource for the serious Mashburn family researcher. The MGA contains abstracts and copies of primary and secondary sources, historical connections and family lineages. To learn about our mission, please read more–
Q. Is this a pay site?
A. No. Not ever. This data has been collected by family members for family members.
A. Are you sure we are related? My Mashburns are tall, light-skinned and rather handsone.
Q. Well, the reason for this is that our common Mashburn ancestor is five generations away. That means that we share only 1/32nds of the same genes—-lucky for you, huh? It appears that all Mashburns are descended from Edward Mashborne, a schoolmaster, who came to Amercia around 1698 from London. Some of us older folks may be as much as ten or eleven generations apart. Younger people even more.
Q. Can I use the content on the Mashburn Genealogical Archives in my publication?
A. Yes, but there are conditions. The content within the Mashburn Genealogical Archives may not be used for commercial or for-profit endeavors. To further understand our terms of service, please read more—
Q. Would you place my family research on the Mashburn Genealogical Archives?
A. Yes, if your research cites sources, family oral traditions, or personal knowledge. For more information on how to submit your research, please read more—
Q. How is research evaluated for validity and reliability?
A. We use the Board for Certification of Genealogists’ Genealogical Proof Standards (GPS) to guide our decision process. To learn what these new standards are all about, please read more—
Q. Can I asked a question or make a response on a topic?
A. Most of our pages are set to accept comments, please feel free to post a reply.
Steve:
My wife is descended from Marshburn/Mashburns of Onslow county, NC. I believe the direct line goes back to Edward, the teacher, and son Daniel in Onslow. I lack documentation as to which son of Daniel had a son named Henry who was born ca 1790, died after 1860. The Henry born ca 1790 had a son Hosea, born ca 1819, who was my wife’s gggrandfather. I have accumulated good documentation, but need something to show the link between the 1790 Henry and a son of Daniel. Please feel free to email me directly if you desire.
Hi Allan – yes, it is well established that the Onlsow County branch is descended from Edward the schoolmaster. Most researchers believe that Edward the schoolmaster was a pioneer settler in Onslow. Personally, I believe that the schoolmaster had a son named Edward and that this son is the person who migrated to land in Onslow. The Onslow County Hertiage books – there are two volumes– has the information you seek, I believe.