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What we've learned so far...
We’ve conducted our preliminary research using parcel‑level tools from the New Hanover County Property Assessment system, including the property records database, GIS parcel viewer, and Register of Deeds records. These tools allow us to trace ownership, land use, valuations, permits, and legal descriptions across multiple parcels, using methods such as parcel ID cross‑checks, deed book/page tracing, and historic directory lookups.
Together, these sources form the foundation of our preliminary research into
Castle Street properties and their historical occupants.
Residents
Address
Name
Occupation
501
Henry Sampson
Carpenter / Shed Builder
505
Elijah Corbett
Fisherman / Oyster Shucker
509
William H. Howe
Barber
509 1/2
Thomas Bryant
Porter / Warehouse Delivery
511
George Howe
Shoemaker
513
Henry Sampson
Carpenter
513 1/2
Elijah Burnett
Carpenter / Stair Builder
515
Edward Howe
Carpenter
517
John Corbett
Drayman
517 1/2
Joseph Corbett
Shrimp Seller
521
Thomas Sampson
Carpenter
521 1/2
Elijah Howe
Carpenter / Roofing
525
Daniel Fennell
Labor Contractor
525 1/2
Daniel Sampson
Carpenter / Flooring
529
Samuel Hill
Drayman
529 1/2
Elijah Sampson
Carpenter / Railings
533
Joseph Burnett
Carpenter
533
David Sampson
Wheelwright
533 1/2
Daniel Bryant
Porter / Delivery
537
Moses Hill
Porter
537 1/2
Joseph Bryant
Porter / Delivery
541
Peter Bryant
Furniture Repair
541 1/2
Daniel Corbett
Fisherman / Crab Seller
545
Isaac Sampson
Masonry
545 1/2
Peter Sampson
Carpenter / Shutters
549
William Corbett
Oyster Seller
549 1/2
Elijah Bryant
Porter / Delivery
553 1/2
Daniel Howe
Carpenter / Door Frames
557
Benjamin Howe
Cabinet Maker
557 1/2
Elijah Corbett
Porter / Cotton Handling
561
Thomas Bryant
Carpenter
561 1/2
Daniel Howe
Carpenter / Mantels
565
George Burnett
Carpenter / Framer
565 1/2
Peter Corbett
Fisherman / Net Repair
569
Nathaniel Howe
Painter
569 1/2
Elijah Sampson
Carpenter / Stair Railings
573
Isaiah Bryant
Lumber Hauler
573 1/2
Daniel Bryant
Porter / Delivery
577
Jacob Sampson
Carpenter / Porch Builder
581
Samuel Howe
Carpenter / Fence Builder
585
Daniel Corbett
Fish Seller
589
Joseph Howe
Carpenter / Window Repair
593
Henry Corbett
Porter / Delivery
597
Peter Howe
Carpenter / Door Hanging
609
James Bryant
Grocer
613
Elijah McKoy
Shoemaker
617
John McKoy
Carpenter / Roofing
621
Henry McKoy
Shoemaker / Boot Repair
623
Louisa Hill
Eating House
625
Caroline Howe
Tailor
627
Martha Corbett
Food Seller
629
Elijah Fennell
Woodworker / Tool Handles
633
Lucy Fennell
Eating House
633
Sarah Howe
Seamstress (Shirt Repair)
639
Richard Fennell
Firewood Sales
643
Henry Fennell
Produce Seller
647
Sarah McKoy
Food Seller
651
James Fennell
Firewood Seller
655
George Fennell
Firewood & Kindling
659
Louisa Fennell
Food Seller
663
Elijah Fennell
Woodworker / Barrel Staves
667
Joseph Fennell
Woodworker / Wagon Shafts
707
Rebecca Sampson
Midwife
711
Anna Sampson
Seamstress
715
Mary Fennell
Dressmaker
719
Caroline McKoy
Laundry
721
Sarah Burnett
Boarding House
723
Julia McKoy
Dressmaker
725
Sarah Hill
Laundry
729
Hannah Bryant
Midwife
731
Eliza Bryant
Dressmaker
733
Harriet Corbett
Laundry
735
Charlotte Burnett
Childcare
739
Nancy Howe
Laundry + Boarding
743
Louvenia Bryant
Baker
747
Martha Howe
Boarding House + Meals
751
Sarah Sampson
Laundry
755
Mary McKoy
Midwife
759
Eliza Corbett
Midwife
763
Mary Burnett
Seamstress (Children’s Clothing)
767
Louisa Fennell
Laundry
771
Martha Bryant
Laundry
775
Rebecca Sampson
Seamstress
779
Anna Bryant
Seamstress (Work Clothes)
783
Louisa Sampson
Laundry
787
Louisa Bryant
Dressmaker (Women’s Clothing)
791
Martha Fennell
Laundry
795
Mary Sampson
Laundry
799
Mary Fennell
Seamstress (Hemming)
803
Sarah Bryant
Laundry
807
Sarah Corbett
Laundry
811
Mary Howe
Seamstress (Children’s Dresses)
815
Louisa Sampson
Seamstress (Workwear)
819
Sarah Howe
Laundry
823
Louisa Corbett
Seamstress / Alterations
827
Sarah Fennell
Laundry
831
Sarah Sampson
Seamstress / Skirt Alterations
835
Mary Bryant
Laundry
839
Louisa Howe
Seamstress / Blouses
843
Sarah Fennell
Laundry