FAMILY GENEALOGIES

The Scottish Highlander Carmichaels of the Carolinas, by Major-General Roderick L. Carmichael (reprinted The R. L. Bryan Co. 1978)
A thorough and highly accurate history and genealogy of the Carmichaels who emigrated from the Highlands of Scotland in the mid-to-late 1700’s, and settled in the Cape Fear Valley of North Carolina, later migrating to Marion County, South Carolina. The author was the grandson of Daniel Washington Carmichael, a grandson of one of the immigrants. Daniel Washington died in 1902, when the author was 31 years old. Much of the information here is not available in any known extant records. Highly recommended for any Carmichaels with Southern Carmichael ancestry. Originally printed in 1935. Available from Clan Carmichael USA. (143 pgs, Indexed)

Carmichael Clan, Westbrook & Allied Families, by Mrs. Opal Carmichael Phoenix (SCOTPRESS 1984)
A massive work which includes references to many Carmichaels throughout the US. Several chapters on author’s main family lines in South Carolina and Georgia, as well as some information from Highlander Carmichaels of the Carolinas, and many miscellaneous records. Confusing layout and some inaccuracies, but provides a valuable tool for locating many hard-to-find Carmichael ancestors. Unfortunately, few sources are quoted. Available from Clan Carmichael USA (455 pgs, Indexed)

The Family of Thomas Carmichael: 18 May 1801 - 15 Apr 1875, by Kenneth J. & Helen Reeve (Brown County Historical Society) (1994)
An account of the family and descendants of Thomas Carmichael of Maryland (ca 1801-1823), Belmont County, Ohio (ca 1824-1849) and Brown County, Indiana (ca 1850). (95 pgs, Indexed) Available from Brown Co Historical Society.

The Family of William Carmichael: 25 Apr 1793 - 20 Aug 1860, by Kenneth J. & Helen Reeve (Brown County Historical Society) (1993)
An account of the family and descendants of William Carmichael of Maryland (ca 1801-1823), Belmont County, Ohio (ca 1824-1849) and Brown and Jackson Counties, Indiana (ca 1850). (64 pgs, Indexed) Available from Brown Co Historical Society.

History and Genealogy of the Pomeroy Family and Collateral Lines: England - Ireland - America, comprising the Ancestors and Descendants of George Pomeroy of Pennsylvania, by William McL and J. Nevin Pomeroy (Cuneo Eastern Press, Inc.) (1958) [ed. Carmichael excerpts only]
George Pomeroy’s daughter Isabel, married John Carmichael (one of the three Carmichael brothers of Mifflin Co, PA.. These are their descendants through the 1950’s. Many settled in TN, some later moved westward (MO, IA, TX, AL, CO, CA, WA). (63 pgs)

John Carmichael: Ancestry & Descendents, by Margaret Vance Webb
Another study of the descendants of John Carmichael of Mifflin Co, PA. (69 pgs, Indexed)

John Carmichael of Medowflat, the Captain of Crawford, by A. O. Curle (SCOTPRESS)
A brief account of the life of John Carmichael, who lived in Crawford, Lanarkshire in the early 1600’s. He was a man of some infamy, and glimpses of his life are viewed through the records of hornings, warrants, royal correspondence, and records of the Privy Council. The article appears to be written by A. O. Curle, but I am unsure of its origin. (6 pgs) Available from Unicorn Books.

Carmichael, Earl of Hyndford, excerpt from The Scots Peerage (SCOTPRESS)
The history of the name and the Chief’s family line, extracted from The Scots Peerage (37 pgs). Available from Unicorn Books.

Donald Carmichael and His Descendants, (J. & G. Innes, Ltd. 1924)
The descendants of Donald Carmichael of Balquhidder, Scotland (b. before 1720), some of whom settled in New Zealand, Australia and Canada. Most remained in Scotland. Very few dates and specifics. (28 pgs)

The Name and Family of Carmichael, Roots Research Bureau, Ltd., Manuscript Number 456 (1984)
A history of the Carmichael name and origins, the Chief’s family line, as well as mention of the Carmichaels in Appin, and names of the early immigrants who settled throughout the US. (13 pgs)

The Descendants of Dougald & Flora Monroe Carmichael as Found in The Ancestral Key to the Pee Dee by Mary Belle Manning Bethea, compiled by Marie G. Wiggins (1981)
A family register of the descendants of one of the Scottish Highlander Carmichael immigrants to the Cape Fear Valley, NC and SC. This material was taken from the Ancestral Key, which is not a genealogy (see below). (48 pgs)

The Carmichael Brothers of Mifflin County, Pennsylvania: John Daniel James and Their Tennessee Descendants With A Note On McAllister, by Raymond Martin Bell and Beverly Carmichael Ryan (1994)
A detailed and well-researched account of the lives and descendants of John, Daniel and James Carmichael who first settled in PA and later migrated to eastern TN. Available from the authors, Beverly Carmichael Ryan, 1515 Fairway Place, Lynchburg, VA 24503. (54 pgs, Surname & Place Name Indexes)

The Family Tree of John Carmichael Jr., John Cleveland Carmichael, Jr.
The ancestors of the author, originating with Duncan Carmichael of Halifax Co. VA (ca 1730-1783). Family tradition has him immigrating with his wife Sarah Ensley; sons Archibald and Duncan Jr.; and brothers John and Jeremiah, to Halifax Co. VA from Lismore Island in Argylshire, Scotland, in 1763. There is evidence, however, that he may have arrived by 1753, possibly migrating from PA. Available from John Carmichael or online at John's web site .

Historical, Genealogical, and Biographical Account of the Rickey Family, also Carmichael’s and other Cognate Families, by Audra Rickey Wayne (1979) [ed. Carmichael excerpts only]
An account of the Rickey family and descendants - including John Carmichael (bef. 1775 - 1841) of Marshall County, West Virginia and Monroe County, Ohio. (36 pgs)

History of the Miller Family: 1773 - 1935, Mrs. W. C. Farrell
Includes a listing of the descendants of two Miller granddaughters who married Carmichaels and settled in Crumleys Chapel, AL. (31 pgs)

Carmiggelt Family Tree, Bernard Carmiggelt (1995)
Descendants of Robert Carmichel of Scotland, who traveled to Holland with English troops circa 1600; he later married Maritgen Cornelisd. The family name was changed to Carmiggelt sometime in the 1700’s. This family history includes those who stayed in Holland, and some who came to the US in the 1900’s. (36 pgs) Available from Bernard Carmiggelt

Social Security Death Benefit Records, Automated Archives CD #110
Index of individuals who received a lump sum payment from the Social Security Administration through Dec. 1993. Includes Social Security #, name, birth & death dates, state & county of residence, last residence zip, and lump sum payment zip. (4564 Carmichael entries.) Available from Everton Publishers.

Transcript of Old Carmichael Cemetery, Marion County, SC, transcribed by Jo Church Dickerson & John H. Church (1987)
Old Carmichael family cemetery located in Marion (now Dillon) County, SC., referenced in Scottish Highlander Carmichaels of the Carolinas, heavily vandalized now, stated by Roderick L. Carmichael to be the site of Dougald and Flora Monroe Carmichael graves. Few stones remain. This was the main Carmichael family cemetery, pre-dating the Pee Dee Presbyterian Church cemetery. Earliest marker 1840. Available from Clan Carmichael USA

Transcript of Little PeeDee Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Marion County, SC, transcribed by Jo Church Dickerson & John H. Church (1987)
Church cemetery located in Marion (now Dillon) County, SC., earliest marker 1859, surnames include Carmichael, Moody, McIntyre, Murphy, Rogers, Campbell, Shooter, Roberts, McRae, Ray, Edwards, McNeil, Baker, Norris and more. Available from Clan Carmichael USA

Transcript of Daniel Carmichael Family Cemetery, Marion County, SC, by Jo Church Dickerson & John H. Church (1987)
Old Carmichael family cemetery located in Marion (now Dillon) County, SC. Family of Daniel Washington Carmichael, grandson of immigrant Dougald Carmichael. Earliest marker 1849. Available from Clan Carmichael USA