Beaufort - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Hilda and Elvera DeLuca

azucenya — 2013-05-21 14:26:40Z

I am looking for obituraies and/or burial locations of my two great aunts Hilda and Elvera DeLuca. Hilda was born Oct 18, 1913 and died Feb 6, 1994. Elvera was born Oct 19, 1920 and died July 25, 1998. Thanks!

Re: Looking for the Hortons of Beaufort and Hampton co SC

SarahOsborne8412 — 2013-05-21 03:35:03Z

I am a descendant of John Horton and Sarah Tuten (through their daughter Rosalie). I would love to know anything about that particular line, especially if a marriage record for John and Sarah exists or birth information for their children. Thanks!

Looking for descendents of Julius Irvin Washington(b. 1860), African-American legislator and attorney

smbryan178 — 2013-03-28 19:41:13Z

I am looking for information on descendents of Julius Irwin Washington, born 1860. According to his obituary, my grandmother Mamie was his adopted daughter, but she does not show up on any census. However, on the 1900 census a Mary E. James shows up as an adopted daughter. There is no other mention of her, ever. Hoping to find descendents of him, or his youngest son Charles E. Washington (b. 1899), an attorney, to see if they have any information.

Re: Rosa Horton Farris & Joseph Proctor Farris

Joyce1812va1 — 2013-02-16 23:51:24Z

Since you basically have the info. of the FARRIS side, I will omit submitting the records,
What I did find for you was the mother and siblings of Rosa.
there is question which is not backed up with another census of Sarah, with a possibility of a husband, and a child who most likely died.

What I did find that does line up for your Rosa is:
1870 Beaufont, SC
HORTON
Sarah 42, 1828 sc
Mary 12
harriet 10
Margaret 9
Finney 7
Rosa 5
Georgina 5 months

Thhere was another census found in 1850 also in Beaufont with a John and Sarah, with her age lining up, with a child named Phebe age 2, but looking further, this Phebe continued on to marriage, etc.
I was so hoping more could be found.
I swear it didn't help in genealogy searching having a family of all females as with your Rosa and her sisters. I was so hoping that Finney was a brother of hers, but it turned out quite opposite.

Seems the Farris family hailed from Hampton Co. SC

J

Rosa Horton Farris & Joseph Proctor Farris

SarahOsborne8412 — 2013-02-15 06:14:21Z

These are my great-great grandparents from Gillisonville, Jasper Co, SC. My great grandmother was their daughter Pearl Mabel Farris Worthington.
I have been unable to find death information for Rosa or anything solid on who her parents were.
Joseph Farris was the son of Benjamin Farris and grandson of James. James apparently had 3 wives so I have been unable to prove who Benjamin's mother was.
Any information on these Horton's or Farris' would be appreciated!

Re: Bonnie Hall Plantation, Beaufort, SC

castries95 — 2013-02-04 06:40:38Z

I would love to find out what FIELDS ancestors were slaves on this plantation...this is an area of the FIELDS family history that has not been reached.

Re: AA Cemeteries in Beaufort, SC..."Sheldon County"

castries95 — 2013-02-04 06:36:15Z

I am a FIELDS from the Swansea, SC area. There are many FIELDS in this area and some were in Beaufort. If you can contact me with specific names, I can see what I can provide you. My family tree goes back to 1840 with Jeremiah Thomas Fields.

Thomas Williams

shapactek — 2012-12-02 21:08:56Z

Thomas Williams born about 1810, South Carolina, Black, in 1870 Residence St Helena's Beaufort, SC., in 1880 Residence at age 70 , St Helena, Beaufort, SC.
married Eliza born 1830 SC.

I'm trying to find out where and when Thomas Williams died.
I know who his children are but mostly I'm just trying to find a record as to when and where he died and where he is buried.
Also I was trying to find out if i might be able to locate his former slave owner and what plantation he might have been on. This might be a long shot but I keep trying anyway.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Shap

Info for the Daufuskie Island Indians!!!

SamanthaCooper87 — 2012-11-25 03:22:57Z

I'm looking for help to find info on the Indians that were in the Bloody Point Massacre on Dafuskie Island. I am looking for info on my GreatGreat Grandfather was in it and what kind of Indian he was and his significant other she was decribed as a Nassau what does that means? They all are from the Savannah/South Carolina area(we call ourselves Indian/Nassau) Anyone with info Please let me know. Thanks

Re: SINGLETON- Beaufort, SC (Dale)/ Barnwell, SC

SamanthaCooper87 — 2012-11-25 03:12:24Z

Would like to kno if you are related or heard of a Polly and John Singleton of Savannah/South Carolina.They were my GreatGreat Grandparents on my mother's side. All i mostly know is that he was an Indian from Daufuskie Island in the Bloody Point Massacre and his wife was describe as a Nassau. Not sure of much but we are Indian/Geechee as we describe ourselves on that side. Just was wondering if these names are familiar.

Re: Beech Hill Plantation

williamLewis217 — 2012-10-19 23:57:09Z

There is a Beech Hill Plantation near Walderboro/ Ritter on Ritter Rd but it is/has been continously owned by Sanders

William Stokes/Anna Haley

tree1919 — 2012-08-30 00:57:47Z

William Stokes, born abt. 1820 in Ireland and died 14 Feb. 1874 in Baltimore, MD. He married Anna Haley, born abt. 1821 in Ireland (not sure where or when marriage took place). Their first-born son, Thomas Alphonus Stokes, was born 21 Dec. 1846 in Beaufort, S.C. This information was disclosed on his death certificate.

The family eventually moved to Baltimore, and I have them in Baltimore in the 1860 census. Daughter Mary was born in Baltimore in 1854.

Have been unable to locate the family in South Carolina at all. Am looking for immigration information for William and/or Anna, as well as a marriage record for William and Anna or birth information related to Thomas. Are there city directories for Beaufort?

Thanks!

Re: 1850 Beaufort County Census-(Gray and Wells)

RitaHadden27 — 2012-07-05 00:20:40Z

Ellen,

My grandmother's family were born in South Carolina. They moved to Georgia and settled around McDuffie, Jefferson,Glacock and Warren County, Georgia. Is this your husband's descendants? However she had brother's named Thomas, John and James.

Rita

Re: John A Wells & James Wells

EllenWells47 — 2012-07-04 23:50:50Z

Working on James Theodore Wells family. My husband is a direct desendent. Please respond.

Re: 1850 Beaufort County Census-(Gray and Wells)

EllenWells47 — 2012-07-04 23:48:11Z

I am working in Wells family in Beaufort co. Need to share info and receive info...Thanks.

Re: PLATTO FAMILY LIVING IN BEAUFORT SOUTH CAROLINA

biblio999 — 2012-06-24 18:29:09Z

Greetings,
I am the daughter of Laura Platto, the daughter of Leona Plato. I was adopted just before she died. I would very much like to get any information that you have.

Thank you so much,

Renee Anyta Burns
formerly Anyta Renee Smith

William Smith b. 1764

poisonivy23322 — 2012-05-05 22:27:21Z

I'm looking for the Smith Family Bible. I know it exist but have not been able to locate it. If anyone has a copy of it please let me know.

City Directories

shapactek — 2012-03-03 20:52:59Z

Does Beaufort have a city directory on ancestry.com? I'm not finding ancestry to be user friendly when it comes to city directories. I'm looking for directories around 1870 until 1930. I'm searching for more information about Thomas Williams, african american, who lived in St Helena, Beaufort, District 10. in the 1870 census. his wife is Eliza.
He also lived in st Helena District 49 in the 1880 Census.
I'm just trying to find out more information about him, what he did for a living, etc.
Thank you
Shap

Sarah Jane "Sallie" Higgs 1859-1936

ChadBeard58 — 2012-02-13 14:19:09Z

First, Sarah Jane "Sallie" Higgs (according to her tombstone) lived from 28 Feb 1859 - 13 Apr 1936. There is no other information on the marker. She is buried in Savannah, Georgia, at Hillcrest Cemetery. In life, she is recorded in census records in both Georgia and South Carolina.

I am searching for ancestors of "Sallie", and do not have any confirmation of her husband's name or place of birth. I would like to list Sallie's children here:

Addie Elizabeth Higgs Green 1879-1952
Clara Higgs Banks 1884-
John Frank Higgs 1886-1924
Lillian Cornelia Higgs Alstine 1890-1938
Polly Rosella Higgs Corbett 1894-1966

I believe that Sallie's children were all born in South Carolina in either Jasper County, Hampton County, or Beaufort County areas. They didn't move that much, but in the late 1800s to 1912 the county lines were redrawn several times. More specifically, I believe that Lillian was born in Gillisonville, and that the other children were born in that area around Grays, Ridgeland, Coosawhatchie, etc.

After marriage, Lillian and Addie lived in Savannah. Polly moved to Florida, and I think Clara may have moved to Tennessee. John Frank Higgs died in South Carolina.

The oral tradition states that John Frank may have been named for the father, and that Sallie was born in Augusta, Georgia. Also, Sallie's husband or parents may have been first generation immigrants.

According to 1900 census records, Sallie was listed as a "cook", she was white, but she could not read or write. She and children were living in Lawton Township in Hampton County South Carolina. This census record states that both of her parents were born in South Carolina. I think this might be part of present-day Hilton Head Island.

Also, many of the records from this area were destroyed during the civil war, or by a terrible hurricane that struck during the early 1890s. If anyone has information to share I would be very grateful!!!

Re: Black "Pinckney Families" of South Carolina

nmelody66 — 2012-02-10 16:39:41Z

Hello, I don't know if this helps you, but my family is from Sheldon, South Carolina, via Buford. My family name is Pinckney, I had an Aunt named "Essie" that died but she did not have any children, I also had an aunt Named "Julia". My grandfather's name was "Gussie Pinckney, his cousins were Dan and Robert. I am going to Pinckney Plantation on 02/17/2012 with some relatives to look up some research. I hope I find out more. My grandmother married Gussie Pinckney and my mom's maiden name is Pinckney.

Re: Sarah Jane "Sallie" Higgs 1859-1936

ChadBeard58 — 2012-02-04 01:08:35Z

Mr. Wright,

I enjoyed our conversation last night, and am excited for the possibility that you may have information regarding my family tree. I would also be interested to know if indeed there is any relation to the Murray Family that you mentioned in your previous post. Thanks for your response!

Re: Sarah Jane "Sallie" Higgs 1859-1936

sankofahh001_1 — 2012-02-02 09:55:33Z

Yes I have information on your family and there relations to the Murray Family who live in Hilton Head Island via Edisto Island. We are planning a celebration which is scheduled for July 21st this year in Mitchelville, Hilton Head Island and have intention on including a reunion of all our families with the Edisto Island counterparts who have not seen each other in 200 years.
Pleas contact me:

Howard Wright, 843 681-9154 854 290-8110 [Cell]
Sankofahh003@yahoo.com

Re: African American Bryans/Alstons in and around Beaufort

sankofahh001_1 — 2012-02-02 09:51:17Z

Re: African American Bryans/Alstons in and around Beaufort

sankofahh001_1 — 2012-02-02 09:46:58Z

Yes I have information on your family and there relations to the Murray Family who live in Hilton Head Island via Edisto Island. We are planning a celebration which is scheduled for July 21st this year in Mitchelville, Hilton Head Island and have intention on including a reunion of all our families with the Edisto Island counterparts who have not seen each other in 200 years.
Pleas contact me:
Howard Wright, 843 681-9154 854 290-8110 [Cell]
Sankofahh003@yahoo.com

Re: African American Bryans/Alstons in and around Beaufort

smbryan178 — 2012-01-01 07:14:17Z

I don't know where my family comes in. I know nothing about my grandfather Sammie/Sam/Samuel Bryan past his listing in the 1920 census and his death certificate. Since my last post, I found out that my grandmother Mamie Bryan was the adopted daughter of Julius Washington(born sometime between 1859 and 1864), an attorney, legislator, and namesake of the first library opened to African Americans in Beaufort - now closed), according to his obituary.

Henry Hall, Jr Obituary

soaringsoftly — 2011-11-08 23:35:41Z

I'm looking for an obituary for Henry (Hank) Hall, Jr. who was born 10/20/1927 and died on 2/5/2004. He was a veteran and is buried in the VA Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C...
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mann, Donald Keith obituary

pxcopley — 2011-09-26 18:18:39Z

Looking for an obituary for Donald Keith Mann who died May 26, 1955. He was a Marine and it is said that he died in a jeep accident outside the gates of the military base.

Re: African American Bryans/Alstons in and around Beaufort

JILL257JOHNSON — 2011-09-16 18:29:52Z

I HAVE INFORMATION ON THE BRYAN FAMILY. I ALSO HAVE A DEATH CERTIFICATE ON A SAMUEL BRYAN FROM BEAUFORT, SC....MY FOURTH GREAT AUNT WAS A ROSA BRYAN

Re: African American Bryans/Alstons in and around Beaufort

JILL257JOHNSON — 2011-09-16 18:28:02Z

MY FAMILY IS ALSO PART OF THE THE BRYAN FAMILY FROM BEAUFORT, SC. CAN YOU PLEASE CONATCT ME AND LET ME KNOW WHERE YOUR FAMILY COMES IN AT IN THIS FAMILY
MY FAMILY IS THE JACKSONS, MIDDLETONS AND SINGLETON FAMILIES. THANXS

Re: Hortons of Beaufort and Hampton Co. SC

jmlln1 — 2011-08-25 22:54:05Z

I am looking for the ancestors of Ruby Horton born about 1891 died 1964. Her family was from the Grays area of SC (Hampton, Beaufort, Jasper) She also had a brother or cousin named Paul Horton.

Hutchinson & Singleton lady's Island/Beaufort sc

garrision9 — 2011-08-05 15:57:27Z

My great grandmother was from Lady's Island, and she relocated to Savannah Georgia. her name was Victoria Hutchson. She married John Green, and her name became Victoria H Green. She passed away in 1987, and she lived in West Savannah on Jenks Street.

Re: SINGLETON- Beaufort, SC (Dale)/ Barnwell, SC

garrision9 — 2011-08-05 15:35:09Z

her name was victoria hutchinson singleton

Re: SINGLETON- Beaufort, SC (Dale)/ Barnwell, SC

garrision9 — 2011-08-05 15:33:00Z

my great grandmother victoria green was a native of ladys island south carolina then she relocated to savannah georgia.i think her dad was frank singleton.

Julius I. Washington

smbryan178 — 2011-07-01 18:23:35Z

I recently found out that Julius Washington(born sometime between 1859 and 1864), an attorney, legislator, and namesake of the first library opened to African Americans in Beaufort - now closed) adopted my grandmother Mamie, according to his obituary. I don't know whether or not it was a legal adoption. According to the 1900 census, he also adopted a daughter named Mary E. James. I don't know if she was his wife Eliza's child who he decided to adopt or if she was an "outside" child. I would love to find more information on Julius's relation to my grandmother. She is not listed on any census as Mamie Washington.

Re: Mary Anne Partridge Diggins obituary

BeverlyGHarris — 2011-06-13 03:27:44Z

fyi...

Mary Anne Partridge Diggins Obituary
(Archived)
Published in The Island Packet from December 2, 2010 to January 2, 2011
First 25 of 236 words: Mary Anne Partridge DigginsBeaufort, SC Mary Anne Partridge Diggins, 69, wife of Donavan G. Diggins, died Friday, November 26, 2010 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital....

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Mary Anne Partridge Diggins obituary

PackFan_1999 — 2011-06-12 02:20:23Z

I'm trying to locate the full obituary of Mary Anne Partridge Diggins. She was born January 2, 1941 and died November 26, 2010. If anyone is able to help, I would appreciate it.
Thank you!
Phil

Attorney Charles E. Washington, Jr. (African American)

smbryan178 — 2011-05-03 16:48:33Z

I just discovered a letter dated (June 8, 1953) written to my father by a Charles E. Washington, Jr. Charles E. Washington was apparently an attorney and also my father's first cousin. I was 8 when my father died in 1971. My father was 18 years older than my mother. He did not tell her a lot about his family. As far as I know everyone on his side of the family is dead. I am hoping that there are descendents of his mother and father's relatives out there somewhere because I would like to put together the puzzle pieces of my history. If anyone has any information on Charles E. Washington, Jr. or his siblings or descendents I sure would appreciate it. The following is all that I know:

MY GRAND PARENTS
Sammie(Sam or Samuel) Bryan born abt. 1880
Mamie Washington Bryan born abt. 1887

MY DAD
Hammond David Bryan born abt. 1918

MY UNCLES
Sam Bryan born abt 1914
Nelson Bryan born abt. 1915

A DAUGHTER OF MY GRANDPARENTS THAT SHOWS UP IN THE 1920 CENSUS BUT WAS NEVER MENTIONED BY MY FATHER
Eloise Alston born abt. 1904

MY FATHER'S FIRST COUSIN
Charles E. Washington, Jr.
805 Duke Street
Beaufort, South Carolina

That address was on the 1953 letter to my father. I don't know if that is where his law practice was or if that is where he lived or if they were one and the same.

Seventy-sixth and Seventy-seventh General Assemblies (Senate)

iamdelyma — 2011-04-12 19:13:14Z

Hello,

I'm in search of a photo of Patrick Wall (1868-1932). He was elected to the state Senate for the 76th and 77th General Assemblies, (1925-26 and 1927-28) respectively.

Thanks for any lead.

-- Deanna

Re: African American Bryans/Alstons in and around Beaufort

melandglenn — 2011-03-27 20:57:19Z

Hey, I might be able to help... I am a Washington and my family is from Ridgeland area...Roseland plantation. I know my family lineage...so I might be able to help the the Washington side of things??? Send me an email at feasterfamily2002@yahoo.com. Take care!

African American Bryans/Alstons in and around Beaufort

smbryan178 — 2011-03-23 19:27:22Z

Does anyone have information on descendents of African American Bryans born/living in Beaufort in the late 1880s and early 1900s. My father, Hammond David Bryan (shows up as David Bryan in the 1920 census) was born in 1917. His father was Samuel(Sammie)Bryan b. 1880, and his mother was named Mamie Bryan (maiden name was Washington), b. 1887. There were 3 sons: Nelson, Sam, and my father. On the 1920 census, someone named Eloise Alston shows up as Sam and Mamie's daughter. I was 8 when my father died in 1971, so I know next to nothing about his side of the family. The thing is that although my father told my mother about his brothers, he never mentioned this Eloise person. I can not find any information on her except on the 1920 census where she is listed as Eloise Alston, daughter. I have also looked up Eloise Bryan. I found one in the 1910 census. The age coincides with how old Eloise Alston would have been 10 years earlier but that does not mean that is the same person.

I hope someone has some information. Thanks

SINGLETON- Beaufort, SC (Dale)/ Barnwell, SC

HenryLSingleton — 2011-03-17 17:15:53Z

Just getting started on the Singleton Family History in Beaufort/Saint Helena/Dale/Barnwell, SC. First time on here and if there is anyone that has any information concerning the family below, please reach out to me. henrylsingleton@gmail.com.

Max "Mackie" Singleton b. 1883(married to)
Easter Singleton b.1893

5 children:
Francis Singleton
Benjiman Singleton
Mack Singleton
David Singleton
George Singleton

I am also interested in finding out if Easter's maiden name could have possibly been Jenkins?

Thompson Obituary

Betts1 — 2011-03-12 04:22:43Z

Could someone please check the newspaper archives and see if there is an obituary for Lee Roy Thompson in the Beaufort County Area. Birthdate Nov. 7, 1937 -- death date Nov. 20, 2003. He died in a Veterans Hospital in Asheville, NC, but the Ancestry records say his residence was Beaufort SC, but he was buried in Spartanburg, SC, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Thanks for anyone that can help.

Squires surname

Gathering_Leaves — 2011-01-12 01:50:51Z

Hello,
I'm looking for information on Elverton or Eyberton Squires. Birth was more than likely the mid 1700s. His brother, Appleton, was born 1745. Their father was Jonas Squires b. 1705. I'm trying to pinpoint his position during various time frames. I would appreciate any information anyone has. I'm looking to find the Squires line and it doesn't matter how the surname is spelled.
Thank you,
Helen Squires

Obit PLEASE! Hilton Head Island

CandieSher — 2010-09-26 02:58:21Z

Hello, am looking for the obit for a Samuella Keddy who died June 1986. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Re: Beech Hill Plantation

GJ8951 — 2010-08-10 20:51:12Z

My e-mail is gl8951@aol.com. I went yesterday looking for a Beech Hill listed north of Tillman, SC, northest of Hardeeville, SC but I rode around for 2 hrs and found no such community. Thanks for anything you have..I want to Know where John Zadolph's Father is buried. John Zadolph's son, Thomas Peter, and your Grandmother must have been brother and sister. Thomas Peter's son, John Zadolph II, my Grandfather, his name was changed to John Francis Johnson when he was Baptised and he is buried in Bonaventure Cemetery with my Dad, John Francis,JR who just passed away January 29th 2010 at 91 yrs old. he was the oldest living Johnson unless Freda was older. My dad never mentioned Freda, so I assume he didn't know about her. But she is buried next to John Zadolph in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah.

Re: Beech Hill Plantation

Frankjjax — 2010-08-10 04:08:32Z

I am the grandson of Alice Eleanor Johnson Johnston. I f you'll send me your e-mail address I'll send you what I have on the family, including the elusive John Zadolph Johnson.

Frank Johnston
ftjjax@comcast.net

Re: Beech Hill Plantation

GJ8951 — 2010-08-10 00:33:51Z

I AMM JOHN ZADOLPH'S GG GRANDSON ALSO. MY GRANDAD IS THOMAS PETER JOHNSON. WE FOUND JOHN ZADOLPH'S AND HIS WIFE JOHANNA, AND DAUGHTER FREDA IS BURIED IN LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY IN SAVANNAH, GA WHERE I LIVE. WE ARE STUCK IN FINDING JOHN ZADOLPH'S FATHER AND MOTHER.

Re: SMITH/ PRIMUS/ SIMMONS- African American and ????

ExieLee14 — 2010-06-17 00:57:17Z

No VA that I'm aware of....but we all know that doesn't mean they aren't there!! My friend has the Holliday surname from VA, but that's all I can think of right now!

Yes the Whearrys....I'm still trying to substantiate that they came out of either York or Chester Counties SC.....
Take Care!
Yo!

Re: SMITH/ PRIMUS/ SIMMONS- African American and ????

carolwarren94 — 2010-06-16 23:15:27Z

Of course I remember YOU---------my senior moments are not that bad yet.
If you get a chance, look thru my genforum postings; perhaps something will be familiar as I recall that I once
found a clue that linked us----------something abt the
WHERRY surname that I did not pursue for whatever reason.
c...............
Do you have any VA kin or surnames?

Re: SMITH/ PRIMUS/ SIMMONS- African American and ????

ExieLee14 — 2010-06-16 22:30:10Z

Allendale is just north of Hampton County SC...between Barnwell and Hampton..but keep in mind I'm looking at an old map! LOL!!!

Good! I'm glad you do remember me!!!! Now if we could just put my cheekbones with a tribe, I'd be very happy!!!
Take Care!
Yo!