Chester - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Descendants of Earl of Donegal passengers

BettyCarson82 — 2013-05-19 16:18:49Z

Jean (John) Gaston Genealogy CD. He was born ca 1600 in France. Jean (John) Gaston was a Huguenot. William Gaston (born 1642), along with his brothers, John and Alexander, went to County Antrim in Northern Ireland between 1662-1668. He is referred to by genealogists “as the first Irish William Gaston” to distinguish him from brother John’s son William and others. He was the father of the Charleston, SC Gastons who emigrated in the 1700’s-1770’s from County Antrim, Ireland.
William Gaston (born 1680) in Carenleagh, Cloughwater, County Antrim, Ireland was the son of John Gaston (born 1645). He and his brothers, John, Hugh, Joseph, and Alexander arrive in America ca 1720 through the Port of Perth Amboy and settled in New Jersey. He married Olivet Lemon, also known as Mary Lemmon, b. 1688 in Scotland, d. 1752.
Their son, John Gaston, also known as Justice John Gaston (born April 4, 1703) in Ireland, died 1782 in South Carolina, buried in Burnt Meeting House Cemetery, Wylie’s Mill, Chester County, SC, resided (settled 1751/52) at Fishing Creek, Chester County, South Carolina, immigrated 1749 to Pennsylvania, occupation farmer, surveyor, Justice in South Carolina. His nine sons served as soldiers in the American Revolution as four of them lost their lives in that war.
Three brothers, Joseph, Robert and Matthew Gaston, said to be the great-grandsons of the first Irish William Gaston, emigrated to South Carolina, with their sister, Jane Gaston Walker, leaving a fourth brother, Alexander, in Ireland, b. about 1750; d. about 1840; of these Joseph Gaston m. Martha Gaston, daughter of Justice John (above). It is from this line that the Town of Gaston is named.
This CD contains 958 pages with many pictures, land records, and files submitted by various researchers. I have added much lineage to the main body of the Gaston Family file which is fully indexed. Also, included is a fictional novel “Polly of the Pines” featuring Justice John Gaston of Revolutionary Fame.
This CD is available from Betty J. Carson, 368 Sease Hill Road, Lexington, SC 29073 for $35.00 postpaid. If you buy two or more, the price will be $30.00 each postpaid.

Contains connection on many of the lasted families.

Rev War Veteran James Nix

nixaroonie1 — 2013-05-18 20:11:55Z

According to his pension application, James Nix relates the following:

Where and in what year were you born?
A. Was born in Virginia in the year 1759 or 60 as his parents told him and agreeable to their statement was brought to Chester County, South Carolina at 3 years old

Lived in South Carolina until between 20 & 30 years ago and then removed to Georgia where he has since resided & now lives in Harris County --Georgia.

I have searched and searched, and searched again but can find NO records of his marriage, no census data...etc. Can anyone help?

Re: Anyone have access to Chester Co. Heritage Book for look-up?

schrollgen5 — 2013-05-11 03:03:25Z

Thank you very much!

Re: Anyone have access to Chester Co. Heritage Book for look-up?

jerrymead1 — 2013-05-11 02:13:55Z

I have the book, and have copied page 227 which I will try to attach. It talks about John Harden and Hannah Boyd mar. 1862. Didn't find any ref to Jones.
Jerry Mead

Timms family or Tims

ttimms1967 — 2013-05-09 02:38:48Z

I'm a part of the Tims/Timms family from Chester SC My grandfather was Jaygo Timms he was born in 1912 and his brother was marshall. Im trying to locate family.

Re: Anyone have access to Chester Co. Heritage Book for look-up?

petunia43 — 2013-05-06 23:05:51Z

Contact me....I am a descendant of Anna Jones and John Harden. jj_et@msn.com

Anyone have access to Chester Co. Heritage Book for look-up?

schrollgen5 — 2013-05-06 22:03:13Z

Trying to verify parents of Anna Jones (1799-1852) as Joseph Jones and Nancy Boyd, dates unknown. Anna married Rev. John Hardin/Harden (1798-1842). His parents are also unknown to me. Would appreciate any help on this eventual Darby from Chester, South Carolina line. I'm in New Mexico, so book research is a challenge. Thanks.

Re: ATTEBERRY, SELF

jessica_egelhof — 2013-05-02 05:36:05Z

where did you get your information? do you have any more by now for gw self's wife? mary atteberry is the most common wife i found for his 1st wife.

Re: Scotch-Irish Migrations with Rev. William Martin

tarob114 — 2013-04-29 04:13:23Z

Anyone have info on Alexander Adair?

Re: Caldwell Plantation or Caldwell Home in Chester Co,SC

Terresta — 2013-04-19 06:47:30Z

Hey I am a Caldwell to separated feom.my gamily at birth,I am now adopted, but would like information on the family hey call me at 9512690259

Re: Searching for Hughes Family Relatives related to Hughes in Lower South Carolina.

mhughesdsiengineeringcom — 2013-04-10 03:50:39Z

I have a relative named Thomas C Hughes, who lived in Orangeburg,Sc, with son named Wilkiam. Thomas was born in 1819 and died in 1874. He is buried in Spartanburg's, Ebenezer Church Cemetary and listed as a Confederate soldier.

I am trying to find his parents. It is possible that his father was also named Thomas, who may have come to the area around 1754.

Mitch Hughes

Re: Tennant

wegreg1 — 2013-04-02 00:42:10Z

I have only a small bit on one TENNANT in my database, and he was JAMES TENNANT that was the second husband of Minnie Coleman.

. Coleman Minnie [01873]

The parents of Coleman Minnie are:

2. Coleman John Wylie [01865] died June 15, 1928. was born October 20, 1856. and Victoria C. Robinson [01866] were married December 7, 1875.

3. Victoria C. Robinson [01866] : Victoria and Coleman John Wylie [01865] were married December 7, 1875. Victoria died October 16, 1945. Victoria was born January 18, 1859.

Minnie Coleman was born in April 1895.

Minnie Coleman and Adams [03256] were married (He was her first husband.).

Minnie and Mr Adams had the following children:

4. i. Charles Adams [03261]

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Minnie Coleman married a second time to JAMES TENNANT ...

Hope this helps you to get started.

Re: Powell-Goode Nuptials 1860

wegreg1 — 2013-04-02 00:41:19Z

I have this on some much earlier Goode persons from Chester County, SC.
I do not know if they are directly connected.

1. Sarah Goode [05571]

Sarah and Obadiah Cornwell [05570] (the son of Obadiah George Cornwell and Hannah Davis) were married about 1791 at South Carolina.

Sarah and Obadiah had the following children:

2. i. John V. Cornwell [07032] : John and Colvin Hannah [02007] were married June 5, 1838 at Chester County, South Carolina. John signed a will November 5, 1858 (named 4 children: Obadiah N Cornwell, William J.Cornwell, Mary V.Cornwell , Martin J.Cornwell) at Chester County Courthouse, Chester County, South Carolina. John was buried at Colvin - Cornwell Cemetery, Route 2, Chester County, Chester, South Carolina. John died December 28, 1858 at Chester County, South Carolina.

Sarah died at Dinwiddie, Virginia.

Sarah was born about 1770 at Franklin, Virginia.
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1. Wade Goode [07213]

Wade was mentioned in March 1885 (Rioting... tried to enter dwelling of Berry Mobley.) at Courthouse, Chester County, South Carolina in the probate of Indicted: R. Moses Dodds, Richard Dodds, Alford Wilkins, James Monroe, and George Woods, a colored gentleman. see note....

Witnesses were: July Sanders, Cindy Woods, Frances Carter, Wade Goode, Laura Mobley, John Chisholm, Zodac Darby, and Berry Mobley.
Verdict not in surviving court documents.

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1. Julia Etta Cockrell [06754]

The parents of Julia Etta Cockrell are:

2. John Hedgepeth Cockrell [02782] : John and Harriett E. Parrott [02781] were married before 1866 (implied in probate, box 121, package 333) at Chester County Courthouse, Chester County, South Carolina. John was mentioned in 1858 (spring, served on grand jury.) at Chester County Courthouse, Chester County, South Carolina in the probate. John died December 6, 1889 at Collin County, Texas. John was born June 9, 1823 at Chester County, South Carolina.

3. Harriett E. Parrott [02781] : Harriett and John Hedge [02782]peth Cockrell were married before 1866 (implied in probate, box 121, package 333) at Chester County Courthouse, Chester County, South Carolina. Harriett was born May 16, 1837 at Chester County, South Carolina. Harriett died February 6, 1875 (*** There is also a statement that she died in Murphy, Collin County, Texas ) at Pickens County, Alabama.

Julia died after September 1907 at Dallas County , Dallas, Texas.

Julia was born in 1868.
Julia married WILL GOODE.

Re: Tennant

JillTennantBrown — 2013-03-31 21:24:17Z

My grandfather was James Ezra Tennant also, altho i never knew him or my grandmother Mary. I am Jill Tennant Brown, the youngest daughter of the youngest child Franklin and his wife ( my mother) Faye Fullmer Tennant, both who are deceased and were living in Utah when both passed away 20 years apart. I am trying to locate family history information and possibly even cousins as the only sister of my father I ever met was Helen. I would love to know anything.

Re: COWLEY

ntaylor1969 — 2013-03-26 04:48:44Z

This post is really old, are you still looking? Cowley is my maiden name. I have a Cowley Family Tree that is public if you would like to look. I have him listed as Francis Marion Cowley.

Nita Taylor

Daniel Green Anderson

rhaeseler27 — 2013-03-24 02:15:18Z

I am looking for information on Dr. Daniel Green Anderson. I live I Gainesville, FL where Dr.A nderson owned a saw mill. I'm interested in knowing if there is any informationout there regarding him or his business in FL. I am trying to determine the age off of our house, and Dr. Anderson may be a key part.

Please contact me with any information you might have.

Rachel Haeseler

Re: Gilchrist/Chester Sc

rgilchrist13 — 2013-03-21 19:32:05Z

Saw an earlier posting you made about James Gilchrist born 1744. I am descended from his line. can you contact me so we can share notes. I would really appreciate it.
rob gilchrist rgilchrist@pacga.org
Valdosta, GA

Re: Descendants of Hugh McMillan

kcmillan4 — 2013-03-15 16:29:38Z

My GGG Grandfather was Daniel McMillan, born in July of 1788. The earliest record I have of him was that he moved from Chesterfield District, S.C. to Mississippi and married Sarah Foster in 1810. I do not know if he is related to Daniel McMillan who married Jean Thompson. It possible they are father and son. If anyone can confirm this I would greatly appreciate it.

Re: BOYD-Parents of Robert Patterson BOYD

minervashoward — 2013-03-11 00:33:06Z

I think that perhaps the parents of Robert Patterson Boyd are Martha Patterson who married a man name Boyd and who was killed in the Revolutionary War and then married James Norton. I am related through the Norton line but have a letter to Thomas Patterson Norton from his sister, Esther Patterson Harper in 1842. She lived in Illinois and he lived in Ralls County, Missouri but she mentions that Patterson Boyd had died. The parents of Thomas Patterson Norton were Martha Patterson and James Norton. The Robinson family is very interesting. Contact me if you want more information.

McKinney of Chester Co., SC

rcritters — 2013-03-06 20:49:35Z

Looking for information where I might find deed of land, Birth,death and marriage records for Samuel S McKinney & Mary McFadden family. Thank you, Cathy

Re: Elizabeth MARTIN?

rcritters — 2013-03-06 20:38:50Z

I have an Elizabeth Martin m Robert Ferguson. Child Rebecca L m Robert James McKinney. Can anyone connect?

Re: McKinney, Northington, Bailey, Henley, Briggs, Edmunds

rcritters — 2013-03-06 20:29:49Z

I am a direct descendant of Samuel S McKinney & Mary McFadden d/o Candour McFadden. My Direct line Robert James & Rebecca L Ferguson, d/o Robert Ferguson & Elizabeth Martin moved into Stewart Co, TN. I am so interested in any records I can get. I am willing to pay to obtain them Thanks. The McKinney clan is a rather large group that came from Scotland.You can veiw my tree on wikitree if you would like. Perhaps you can connect them. Thanks, Cathy

Jacob's Branch on Rocky Creek

memobo — 2013-03-05 06:01:54Z

Can anyone tell me where Jacob's Branch is located on Rocky Creek. I have found several online maps for Rocky Creek but most don't show any names for the tributaries.
Please help.

Re: KITCHENS/MASON

karenowens78 — 2013-03-04 19:10:23Z

I am a decendent of Daniel Middlebrooks and Leola Burroughs.

John Turnbough: Revolutionary War Service

memobo — 2013-03-03 18:18:56Z

Have heard that John Turnbough (1740-1845) served in the Revolutionary War from Chester Co., SC.
Even have dates posted by another researcher:
February 1781 for 10 days horseman's duty
April 1781 for 21 days of horseman's duty
July 1781 for 53 days of horseman's duty.

Can anyone help me to prove these dates?
I am looking for any copies of service records.
Does anyone have access to SC archives?

I do have an online copy of the appraisal & payment submission for the loss of a horse in the public service in 1781 in the Battle of Wright's Bluff.

John Turnbough Land survey

memobo — 2013-03-03 17:43:48Z

John Turnbough had 150 acres of vacant land on Jacob's Branch of Rocky Creek surveyed on 2-March-1773 in the Chester District of Colonial SC. He then had the survey certified in Charleston on 11-March-1773. The following year in 1774 he was granted this land by the province.

Is there anyone out there who has copies of these 2 surveys and a copy of the grant?

Is there anyone who has access to (Chester Co., Court) obtaining copies of the above 2 surveys and grant?

You may post copies here for downloading or you may e-mail me direct at memobo@att.net. I would be most willing to pay for copying charges as well as mailing cost. PLEASE HELP

Re: Bigham, John Neely

Bigswife77 — 2013-03-01 19:56:16Z

As I see it there are at least 2 John Neely Bighams. I have both in a family tree I am working on. One being married to Polly Black, being married in Great Falls, SC on December 24, 1932? The other being married to Amanda Bigham which was his neice. Need any more info? Email me Bigswife77@yahoo.com I'll help with what I can. I have alot of info on the Bighams.

Re: McKinney, Northington, Bailey, Henley, Briggs, Edmunds

rcritters — 2013-02-28 08:12:59Z

I am a direct descendant of Samuel McKinney and Mary McFadden d/o Candour McFadden. Samuel lived and died in Chester Co., SC and is buried there although, as for burial I only have Rockey Creek, Chester Co., SC. I do have a record of his last will & testament. Mary went with their son, Robert James,( my direct line) to Stewart Co., Tn and died and is buried there. Since Samuel and Mary had a plantation in Chester Co., I think he would have been buried there on it at Rockey Creek.

Letter up for bid Shopgoodwill.com ends March 2013

BuffaloJaneDoe — 2013-02-28 02:26:30Z

Letter home by W. D. Paine, Company H, dateline Goldsboro, N.C., April 4, 1865 describing activities at the Union encampment and writer's duties as company cook; letter home by W. D. Paine, Company H, dateline Benton Barracks, St. Louis, MO. August 31, 1863 appended to letter received from Adjutant General of Illinois denying request of "Descriptive Roll" (an official listing of regimental officers and battles experienced by the regiment.
The 95th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment fought a variety of battles in the western theater including the Seige of Vickburg, the Battle of Nashville, the Battle of Kenesaw Mountain, the Battle of Atlanta and the Battle of Jonesboro. They were mustered in September of 1862 and mustered out at Galveston, Texas in August of 1865.

Re: Chester County -- Pauls Graveyard

gateway77 — 2013-02-26 01:11:26Z

the youngest grave is that of Private Harry Easterling,21st regiment, S.C. vols. CSA. My great-uncle Robert Ferguson took him in just before he died.I think Robert may have buried him.I cleaned the grave and lined it with red brick but have not visited it in several years. willaim Ferguson Sr.

Re: Elizabeth Worthy

darlasams101 — 2013-02-24 22:39:15Z

http://www.users.qwest.net/~blarry134/LDBowlingwebpage/Bowli...

Re: WALKER, GAY, FLEMING, COOPER

Agnew_Clinton — 2013-02-23 21:55:26Z

I may have information concerning Phillip Walker m. Martha ?

Re: MITCHELL

JLancaster8660 — 2013-02-16 21:49:53Z

Dan,
I, too, am researching David D. and Anna Mitchell of Chester Co., SC. Family members have done DNA testing. The David D. Mitchell and wife, Anna/Ann, that I'm researching went to Christian/Trigg Co., Kentucky from Chester Co., SC. Please email me at jeannielancaster42@yahoo.com.
Jeannie

Re: Mcaliley from Ireland-chester co

bigben2961181 — 2013-02-16 15:58:02Z

I am looking for information about Sarah Mcaliley of
Chester County, S C I believe she was a daughter of
William and Mary Wylie Mcaliley. She married Richard Gaither
Montgomery. Richard and Sarah were my paternal Grandmothers
maternal Grandparents. Appreciate any help in this matter.

Bennett

Brandan Hollis and Ellen Conner

boosetjh — 2013-02-15 22:51:25Z

Looking for any and all information on Brandan Hollis and Ellen Conner. Marriage contract executed in Chester County. Trying to find their relatives and confirm parents. Tj Hollis

Nancy Jerusha Stone and Elizabeth Stone

wegreg1 — 2013-02-13 00:24:08Z

Who were these 2 Stone sisters?
Nancy Jerusha Stone was born about 1802 in South Carolina. She married about 1818
to Edward Colvin; Edward Colvin, born around 1798 in Chester County, South Carolina. The couple left Chester County, South Carolina shortly after the census of 1830 and moved to Green County, Alabama… one of their children Martha A. Colvin was born in 1833 in Alabama. So we know that Nancy Jerusha Stone was alive in 1833 in Alabama.
Edward Colvin went on to live until Feb 3, 1849 and died in Smith County, Texas. What took him to Texas? Where was Edward Colvin buried in Smith County, Texas?
Did Nancy Jerusha Stone make the move to Texas? Would anyone know when and where Nancy Jerusha Stone died and her place of burial?
Edward was mentioned June 27, 1846 (it is stated in document that Joseph Crosby's widow and the 3 orphans are several years now permanently in Alabama, and that the children's mother ,Elizabeth Stone Crosby, is sister in law of Edward Colvin.) at Pickens County, Alabama probate.
Elizabeth Stone, sister of Nancy Jerusha Stone was born between 1800 and 1810 in South Carolina and married Joseph Crosby (Crosby was born between 1800 and 1810 in South Carolina) They married between 1825 and 1830, judging the eldest daughter’s birthdate; Their children:
1. Emily A Crosby was born about October 17, 1829 at Chester County, South Carolina. Emily died August 30, 1893 at Pickens County, Alabama.
2. Amanda F Crosby was born in 1830 at Chester County, South Carolina.
3. Guthrie D. Crosby was born about 1833 at Chester County, South Carolina.

Joseph Crosby died intestate, before July 1833; and his estate settled in Chester County, South Carolina. Then as noted above, Elizabeth and the children relocated to Alabama.

I am almost certain that I have identified the father and mother of these 2 Stone sisters. But I need more evidence; Does anyone know more about them? How, when and where did they die? Any other records? documents? leads?
Where did these 2 sisters and their families live and where were they buried? Were there other Stone families in these areas, that they could be linked with ? It would be great to share research with other researchers.

Re: Will of Mabery Wright

Cheryl30523 — 2013-01-21 22:31:53Z

FYI anyone interested - Barnett Cassels/Castles mother was Frances Allen, daughter of Richard Allen, wife of Benjamin Cassels/Castles.

Re: Isaiah Allen b-1815 chester county

Cheryl30523 — 2013-01-21 22:25:04Z

Are you still looking for this family?

Re: Passenger list of ship "Snow Betty Gregg" left Larne, N. Ireland, 4 Oct. 1767 arrived Charlestown

leathaabetts — 2013-01-20 17:57:09Z

Belfast News...http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/bnl/

Re: Passenger list of ship "Snow Betty Gregg" left Larne, N. Ireland, 4 Oct. 1767 arrived Charlestown

ancestryfanatic — 2013-01-20 00:33:14Z

Can you tell the list where to find this list, what book, website, or other source. That might help a lot of searchers.
Jerry

Re: Loves of Lunenburg County VA

PAULLINBABY — 2013-01-19 17:54:49Z

If you are looking to research back in Ireland, may I suggest you look in Co Mayo & Co Sligo? My FORDs came from Ballina in Co Mayo, and half of that city was formerly called Co Sligo (very inconvenient for residents!). My dna also shows GARDINER, GALLAGHER and others,but I do not know how connected.

Re: Passenger list of ship "Snow Betty Gregg" left Larne, N. Ireland, 4 Oct. 1767 arrived Charlestown

leathaabetts — 2013-01-19 16:57:12Z

You do the research on land deeds of Chester Co. S. Carolina...then go to Belfast early 1700s records online at U of Louisiana.

Re: Passenger list of ship "Snow Betty Gregg" left Larne, N. Ireland, 4 Oct. 1767 arrived Charlestown

KPbonilla — 2013-01-18 22:40:22Z

My ancestors were on that ship. Carson caws their last name. Where can I find the list to attach to my tree? Thanks

Re: SELF FAMILY

shaunalk — 2013-01-06 17:27:27Z

hi, my jennings left orange co. va. in 1786- a year after waylons and moved to wilkes co. n. car.- as did waylons. 4 yrs later- mine were in fairfield co. and camden area. there were several gen. of johns- some williams and james and luke and daniel. a distant rel says we are descended from edmund a gov. of va. ? too many jennings with the same names and no names of wives. good new year shauna

Re: SELF FAMILY

margarettreece149 — 2012-12-25 04:52:24Z

I am sorry I know nothing of your Jennings family, but I would be interested to know when your Jennings lived in Chester. I suspect one of my relatives is named after a Jennings as it is her middle name. Her full name is Batie Narcissa Jennings Walker (with Walker being her maiden name). She was born in Chester in 1845. I suspect perhaps a grandparent had the name Jennings. Her mother was a McCullough, also from Chester.

Can you shed any light on my mystery? Thanks.

Re: SELF FAMILY

shaunalk — 2012-12-25 03:44:16Z

looking for inf. on john or edmund jennings ad hilliared miles jennings. thanks, shauna

Re: HOLLIS

p2448 — 2012-12-21 16:43:58Z

My husband is a relative of the Hollis. His grandmother was Anna Bell Hollis born 1912 in Mississippi. Her father was David Herbert Hollis who married Nancy Mason. Her grandfather was
Berryman Hollis who married Louisa Holliday. Her great-grandfather was Elijah Venson Hollis who married Alsey Knighnton. Her great-great-grandfather was Moses Hollis who
married Rosanna Bberry Hagen.

If you want to make contact
p2448@swat.coop

Re: HOLLIS

bridgett_standring — 2012-12-20 04:20:16Z

I am the great grand daughter of a Berry Hollis, his father was henry and his father was Berry. Have you found out anymore information?

Re: William Nix

jackonix1928 — 2012-12-17 02:34:25Z

I am a descendant of Edward Nix 1686 as established by D.N.A. testing. Did you receive any information to your post? Jack

Re: Sgt. James Anderson Woollen, CSA

shaunalk — 2012-12-14 17:28:09Z

hi, will get back with you after christmas. thanks, shauna