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Wards in Edgefield

ChacoChick — 2009-11-05 21:18:27Z

I believe my G-Grandfather, Melgia Ward, b. 1820, was born in Edgefield, but need to locate parents/family. Parents may have been named James and Elizabeth Ward, but that is a guess. Melgia may have had a brother named Andrew Jackson Ward. Melgia and Andrew are found in Bibb County, Georgia, by 1840. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

John R Pickett

Picketthouse — 2009-11-04 14:39:34Z

Ainsworth Harrison 1763 VA, Dolly Coleman Stone 1752-Halifax, Joshua Stone Harrison -1785 VA, Judith C. Turner abt 1774 VA, Almira Turner Harrison- 1834 Warren TN.

My Pickett family is from Chester SC and Edgefield SC; John R Pickett married Charlotte Belton; James Belton Pickett married Paulina deGraffenreid; John Belton Pickett 1834 Edgefield SC; married 1)Almira Turner Harrison in Warren TN area. The Harrisons lived in Warren TN and Nashville TN.

Please let me know if you find Almira Turner HARRISON Pickett around 1850 and after.

McCarty/Blairs in GA 1700-1850

pstrause — 2009-10-12 17:59:40Z

I am a direct descendant of Ann Blair, daughter of Hugh Blair Jr. and Mary (Polly) Lee aand granddaughter of Hugh Blair Sr and Jemimah McCarty.

Jemimah was the daughter of Daniel McCarty of Lincoln County (formally Tryon) and Granville Counties, NC. He had a brother Cornelius who owned land near Daniel in NC, SC. Daniel married Agness (???). Among their children was my 5th great grandmother Jemimah. Their family owned property in Granville County and Lincoln County(formerly Tryon) In NC. Land was sold between Daniel and a Johnston whose son Samuel eventually married Daniel’s daughter Olley (Olive)

Evidently Daniel’s brother Cornelius left for South Carolina before Daniel did because he transferred some land to Daniel and Hugh Blair. Blair married Daniel’s daughter Jemimah and moved to SC and eventually GA with Daniel . His sons Daniel Jr. John & Jacob moved also as did most of his daughters.

There was a Cornelius recorded in Lincoln County NC as head of a household of 3 males of 16 years or older, 1 male under 16 and 3 females. Since we know Daniel and his older brother Cornelius was in SC or GA by that time. I wonder if this might be the father of the two brothers. I do not know anything about his wife and children. I believe the Cornelius from Mecklenburg (formerly Tryon) County NC who married Jemima Bell and move eventually to KY and Ohio are members of the McCarthy family from Stafford County VA. I do not believe that he was because his marriage date was in the 1820’s. and he went west while my McCarty’s migrated southwards.
I believe Cornelius, the eldest son of Daniel who was the heir in law of Cornelius’ of SC estate and married in GA. I still haven’t worked that out yet.

One fact I have discovered is that there were two families (one was named Goforth)involved with the McCarty’s in Tryon and/or Granville County who can be connected in Bucks County PA with a Cornelius McCarty. I’m not sure about this but perhaps it is worth investigating.

I am hopeful that someone may have some data that might open a few doors to my McCarty/Blair Family.

Thanks.

Phil Strause

Reverend Henry King

JudySanders13 — 2009-10-08 20:06:16Z

Would like any info on Reverend Henry King and his wife Mary. I found a copy of a will of Henry King leaving his slaves to his wife, Mary, or to his daughter Eleanor King Raney, wife of Peter Raney of Bedford County TN. It was dated 17 Oct 1821 Edgefield SC. I believe this Peter Raney may have been a ggggrandfather of mine. A Peter Raney was living in Bedford Co. in 1850, stating he was born in SC.abt. 1787. Rev. King may be another connection.
Thanks.

Re: Thomas & Abigal (Richardson) Peterson, Edgefield District

jericjr — 2009-10-05 18:30:51Z

Hi Y'all. Thank you, Sandra for taking the time to post Thomas' will. I'm trying to connect my Great Great Grandfather (GGF), Thomas Michael Peterson (born 1835 somewhere in GA) with his parents, grandparents, etc. I have found that a son of Thomas and Abigail (also named Thomas), born in Edgefield, SC, 1 Mar 1784, married Susannah Shaddock on 3 Nov 1817 in Jasper County, GA. There was another family of Petersons in Telfair County GA (John and James) about 1820. James had a son, George Washington Peterson, who my Grandfather James Peterson called "Uncle Wash", but I can't connect them to Thomas Michael Peterson other than that "Uncle Wash" came to the same area in Volusia County, Fl, to live after the civil war. Any help you can provide is appreciated,
John Jerico 352-316-0653

Re: James M. Harrison of Edgefield, SC

lcsewell — 2009-09-25 18:13:53Z

I have info on this line. Please e-mail me at lcsewell@comcast.net and I will send you the info I have.

James M. Harrison of Edgefield, SC

StevenHarrison1975 — 2009-09-24 17:52:16Z

Several family trees on ancestry.com include James M. Harrison b 28 Nov 1802, d 23 Apr 1870, of Edgefield, SC.

I am interested in contacting any Harrison descendants of this line to compare notes. I am specifically trying to determine if James's father Edward is the same Edward Harrison as exists in my line.

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

leapeacock1 — 2009-09-19 00:55:50Z

I would like to know if there is any mention of any records of Richard "the Quaker" Henderson -wife Elizabeth Branson b ca 1710-15 d 1788 bush river MM Edgefield and md 1735. I would like to know,if possible who her parents were. Richard b 1705-10 and died prior to 1790. I have their children courtesy of Carol Wells, Cert. Genealogist.
Also could you tell me who to write to , to get records of land purchases and cemeteries there in Edgefield. This is a lot to ask of you, but would appreciate some anwers if not all. God bless you for your help. Lea Hederson Peacock. leapecock75@sbcglobal.com

Jesse Franklin's wife

SusanGriffith56 — 2009-09-13 21:01:07Z

Does anyone know the wife of Jesse Franklin, b. 1813, son of Bartlet Franklin and Elizabeth Scott? I have conflicting records showing alternately Christina/Tina Koon and Christina/Tina Lybrand. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

gwendowney — 2009-09-11 21:08:57Z

sent 3 emails to you. let me know if you don't get them

Re: Martin's in Edgefield

Susanne_Henry — 2009-09-09 23:20:47Z

I have some Martin's in my family tree - Elijah D. Martin, his sons John T.Martin, Cornelius O. Martin,William O. Martin, and his daughter Sophia Martin. Dates for this group are around the early 1800's. Ring any bells with your lists?

Charlie and Doria Dawkins County Educational Institution

JohnSCPO — 2009-09-07 01:20:49Z

Looking for any info on Charlie Frost Dawkins and Doria Scott Dawkins. in 1900 they were living in Edgefield at the Edgefield County Educational Institution. where is that in the present County.

william carroll

mcstaff — 2009-09-03 02:45:48Z

Edgefield SC 1830 Census shows William Carroll. Do you have any info on him or his family I'm still trying to connect anything at all to Giles B. Carroll of 1830 Edgefield census. Giles is my ggg grandfather. Could Edward be his brother. They lived very close to each other in census records.

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

cindylou75050 — 2009-09-01 20:26:18Z

forgot email address

cindylou75050@yahoo.com

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

cindylou75050 — 2009-09-01 20:24:56Z

I don't have anything on line and I promise I will not.

Thank you so much. I just want to see if I can find anything I have't found.

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

gwendowney — 2009-09-01 19:01:34Z

I will copy the pages for these 3 names for you, scan and email to you if you want.

Of course you have to promise not to post the pages anywhere, due to copyright laws.

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

cindylou75050 — 2009-08-29 21:05:02Z

Gwen,

William S. married Elizabeth Walker is why I'm interested in the Walkers.
cindylou75050@yahoo.com

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

cindylou75050 — 2009-08-29 21:01:48Z

Gwen,

I don't want to be greedy of course I'd like them all because I'm sure they're all related, but I know for sure I think that William S. Thornton is my Edmond's father.

Re: Wiley G. Spencer, son of Shepherd Spencer, Sr circa 1830's

MaryKatherineJohnson — 2009-08-02 21:08:49Z

Please note updated web address for this family:
http://www.look4whittens.com

Re: Catherine Whitten of Edgefield, died in 1843 - Caty Whitten of 1840 Abbeville, SC census?

MaryKatherineJohnson — 2009-08-02 20:47:49Z

New web address: http://www.look4whittens.com/

Re: Counties in Old Edgefield District

DialZero — 2009-06-30 18:24:39Z

The Google crystal ball says:

http://web.archive.org/web/20010409061010/www.geocities.com/...

Joseph Attaway b abt 1755 d abt 1845

sharon_brogdon — 2009-06-27 15:31:17Z

Looking for proof of which Joseph Attaway in SC and GA that was father of my William (also known brother David) who went to TN abt 1830 was married to Nicey Draper. Information I have on Joseph is that he was in Rev War at battle of Cowpens and was injured. I need his wife's name to separate the many Josephs located in this area at the time. I'm guessing he had to have been born between 1755 and 1765 to have been in that battle and that he died before 1850 census. I have several possible wives for the many Josephs, i.e. Jane Wilcox, Edith Nations,Goolspring Unknown.

Re: Salter's in Edgefield, South Carolina, 1820

ChasAndrews — 2009-06-03 18:26:10Z

West Creek, of course, is east of Clouds Creek. Because of the Clouds Creek massacre, I have studied land grants on West Creek and its tributary Lick Branch among other places on the east side of Clouds Creek. I am familiar with most of the names you mentioned. The book will not emphasize this area, however.

I know Bill Shumpert and have his revised map, dated 15 Jan 2001, which is probably one published before the new one you mention. It covers the area around Batesburg-Leesville and Ridge Spring, mostly southeast of Clouds Creek. He does great work.

Maps of many of the plats I have located will be in the book on Mount Willing. It should be available later this year.

Re: Salter's in Edgefield, South Carolina, 1820

ChasAndrews — 2009-06-03 17:39:22Z

Melanie, there is no map except the one I am making. I also want to make it clear that I am no Salter expert. I have been working on a book on Mount Willing, the old community centered on Richland Creek. In addition to the two-volume book on the history of the community and its citizens, there will be a separate book on land transactions in the area -- over 200 pages of abstracts from plats, grants, memorials, deeds, bonds, mortgages, and equity records. I have annotated most of these abstracts to tell where the property is located, how the owner got it, and to whom he sold it. Sometimes I tell who is related to whom.

I have geographically located many of the original land grants and have overlaid the plats on scaled maps of the area. In doing this, I have become familiar with the waterways and old roads of the area, and recognize many of the names of old Mount Willing citizens. The Salters did appear in records shortly after the Revolution ended.

I do not cover the Mine Creek and Dry Creek area as thoroughly as I do Richland Creek (perhaps this is a future project), but there are some tracts on branches on the east side of Dry Creek. In general the area of interest is from the Little Saluda River just east of the town of Saluda to its junction with the Saluda River and south and southeast of the Little Saluda to Clouds Creek, which joins the Little Saluda just before the Big Saluda. This includes Cane Brake Branch, Richland Creek, Davis's Branch, Cedar Creek, Dailey Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Crooked Creek, Jacobs Branch, Cow Branch, and many other small but named branches.

For more information you can e-mail me directly: candrews at mindspring. This is a dot com address.

Re: Salter's in Edgefield, South Carolina, 1820

ChasAndrews — 2009-06-03 07:22:05Z

David, are you aware that Dry Creek and Richland Creek are just a ridge apart in some places - less than a mile? James Salter of Dry Creek, the one who purchased William Herrin's tracts on Lucas/Lucys Branch adjoined Jacob Smith's 500-acre grant on drains of Dry Creek on the west side. On the northeast side, this same Smith tract adjoined John Salter's land on Richland Creek.

Conerly, Conley, Connelly, Conoly, Connerly or any variation of this name

waiteconnection — 2009-06-09 18:11:21Z

I am trying to locate the family Of Wiley L Conerly B- ca 1800 in South Carolina. He moved to Alabama in the early 1800's where he married Dorcas Rose (O'Connor ?). They raised their children in Washington County Alabama. I can find information on the family after the move to Alabama but cannot connect to any Conerly, Connerly, Conley family from the Carolinas to determine the parents and siblings of this person. Any help will be appreciated.

Samuel Williams and Elizabeth Goodin

bware752 — 2009-07-05 14:50:06Z

The following is from The Memorial and Biographical History of Johnson and Hill Counties of Texas (1892). Note that the dates are questionable. However, I am looking for any information on this family group. I have been unable to locate them in Crawford county Georgia.

John L. B. Williams, a prosperous farmer of Johnson county, is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Goodin) Williams. The father was born in Edgefield district South Carolina, in 1845 (sic), was a farmer by occupation, and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. The parents were married about 1765 (sic), and had five children, viz.: Bertha, deceased; William, deceased; Delila, deceased, was the wife of James Visage, of Crawford county, Georgia; Mary A., deceased, was the wife of Jacob Visage, of the same county; and John L. B., the subject of this sketch.

The latter was born in Crawford county, Georgia, November 4,1837, and remained with his parents until after the war, when he came to Johnson county, Texas...In 1861 Mr. Williams, enlisted in the Sixth Georgia Infantry, Company C, under Colonel Cleveland, and served until the close of the war...

Mr. Williams was married in 1868 to Mattie Robinson, a native of Crawford county and they had three children: Albert, of Johnson county; Elbert, deceased; Nettie, at home. The wife and mother died in 1872, and in 1873 Mr. Williams married Missouri Whittsip (sic, probably Whitsit), and they have had seven children, namely: Eliza, at home; Eldred, John, Luella, Ora, Samuel and W. Poindexter.

Re: Salter's in Edgefield, South Carolina, 1820

salterdavid — 2009-06-03 12:16:38Z

I was not aware of that but it is very interesting. I am trying to put togaether several of the plats and will be going back to Edgefield in the near future to work on that.

Thanks so much and any additional information you may have on any possible connections between Salter of Richland and Dry Creek with other families over there would be greatly appreaciated. I feel certain that there is probably a family in Edgefield or Saluda County that has early information to help me identify Salter family members and there relationships before 1800.

David Salter

Re: Hartwell Frederick Koon- SC to Florida

kurtiskohn — 2009-08-04 00:02:40Z

please please contact me at kurtiskohn@yahoo.com i know everything fredrick hartwell is my ggg grand dad and john kelsey is my gg and yes most of us are still in columbia county, they are both burried here

Re: dean family

gwendowney — 2009-06-09 11:36:35Z

Mention of George Deen as witness to deed:

http://books.google.com/books?id=a1A_lqd_P3EC&pg=PP6&...

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

gwendowney — 2009-06-26 18:22:30Z

No William Sayer in this book.

However, Deeds of Edgefield 42-43 is available on google.

When I entered william sawyer in search box, there were 2 deeds:

http://books.google.com/books?id=AmZnL0q31u0C&dq=edgefie...

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

gwendowney — 2009-08-29 19:52:41Z

There are listings for Thornton, Walker, Smith (no Smythe).

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

gwendowney — 2009-08-29 20:32:52Z

Thornton - Abner Thornton Petit Juror 1789, Job Thornton 1843 Dist of estate, Matthew Jordan 1836 Dist of Estate, William Thornton, gson of Wm. Stalworth in will 1806, Jesse Thornton listed in dist of estate Robert Etheredge 1834, William Thornton listed in dist of estate John Kay 1849

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

gwendowney — 2009-08-24 11:16:50Z

Nothing for these names in this time period. This book covers mainly 1780-1840s. Sorry.

Alice Hanson Williams

RhondaStreat — 2009-08-19 00:52:56Z

Looking for information on my great-grandmother's birth and death. Alice Hanson (maiden) Williams (married). She was married to Gilbert Williams. They lived in Edgefield SC and worked as laborers on the Williams Plantation. Was there such a place? Born in or around Edgefield around 1864, died 1944, buried at Mt. Zion Church in Modoc,SC. She had 3 sisters: Easter, Liz, Ida. I can't seem to find them in the census of that day. Any help/guidance is appreciated.

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

cindylou75050 — 2009-08-29 19:58:42Z

Can you give me some idea of the records in the book and some of the specifically Thornton names so I can see if they apply to who I'm looking for?

Thorntons, Walkers, Smythe/Smith, Robertson

cindylou75050 — 2009-08-29 18:45:13Z

Looking for information on these family names. Thornton lineage through William S. Thornton's son Edmond. Trying to confirm William S.'s parentage.

Thornton, Walker, Smith, Robertson

cindylou75050 — 2009-08-29 18:43:51Z

Looking for parentage of William S. Thornton. Lineage through his son Edmond.

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

cindylou75050 — 2009-08-29 18:37:53Z

Does it index the Thorntons, Smith/Smythe, Walkers?

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

sawmungus — 2009-06-22 05:23:15Z

Hello,

I am looking for information related to William Early 'Buck' Sawyer - born 1796 in Edgefield, SC??

Matt

Nancy C Hazel Satcher Bledsoe Obit look-up request

MaryMurphy844 — 2009-06-27 23:44:15Z

I would appreciate it if someone could look up my great grandfather's sister, Nancy's obituary. She died on March 23, 1923, in Johnston, SC and is buried in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. She was first married to W. W. Satcher, then I believe a Berryman Bledsoe, and finally Milledge Bledsoe. She was survived by children bearing the surnames of Satcher and Bledsoe.

Her sister, Sarah, may have married Jesse Satcher, a possible brother to W. W. Satcher.

I would love to be able to sort the children with the correct set of parents.

Thanks in advance!

Re: "Edgefield County, SC Records" by Janie Revill

itpllc — 2009-08-20 20:05:14Z

I am trying to find out about Alfred Latimer, married to Augusta Latimer. She shows in the slave census for 1850 znc 1860. I know she had at least two daughters, one named Kate who married James H. Nichols in 1856. Anything more would be very helpful. Especially what Alfred did for a living and when he died.

Re: Edgefield County Research

robmarsh1226 — 2009-07-19 01:20:10Z

I am searching for my direct paternal line and it dead ends in South Carolina, most likely in Edgefield County. I am looking for any information or connections for a Laban C. Marsh (middle name possibly Cotten) born before 1800 in SC. He married a Rebecca and ended up in Amite, MS and later Louisiana (d.1863). If you have any information please let me know and we can go from there. Thanks!!

Rob Marsh
Richmond, VA

Sarah Claxton's parents

juanitacarson127 — 2009-08-23 22:55:54Z

I am looking for the parents of Sarah Claxton who was my GGgrandmother. She lived in Edgefield County, was born in 1813 and had a son, Lewis Van Buren Claxton (1840-1917). She was not married but the father of her son was Wilson Lee Coleman of Johnston, SC.Because of the obvious scandal,
I have been unable to get any information about her parents, siblings, etc.Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Brannons

rcdempsey_1 — 2009-07-12 14:47:30Z

Bob,
Thank you for this information. It does help pull the information together.
Thanks again,
Bob

Re: HUBERT B. GODBEE

stickyfingers23 — 2009-07-22 15:00:58Z

My father is Hubert Godbee's Nephew. My grandmother was his sister. I was named after Hubert's Daughter, Diana. What type of information were you seeking. I can get you in contact with his family.

Re: Salter's in Edgefield, South Carolina, 1820

alaskabluebird — 2009-06-03 14:31:04Z

Charles, where did you find this information? Was it on a map? If so, do you remember WHICH map?
sincerely,
Melanie Ward

Re: Salter's in Edgefield, South Carolina, 1820

alaskabluebird — 2009-06-03 18:05:34Z

My family was on the West Creek waters of Clouds Creek off the Little Saluda. We've been to their land. Their early neighbors were John Thomas Fairchild, Allen, Busby, Day, Hartley & Pines. Later neighbors were Norris, DeShazo, Sawyer, Carter and others.

My desire is to connect my direct-line ancestor (
Shadrack Ward) to the other WARDs near there--Abdon & James Ward. Abdon's daughter married John Salter of Dry Creek/Mine Creek area.

any (any) clues greatly appreciated. the map you have ... is it for sale or is it one you're using for your research? i've been working with Bill Shumpert, a local mapmaker for that area. his maps are very helpful if you ever get a chance to look at one. he has a new one and i should be receiving it anyday.

Counties in Old Edgefield District

archaeoamy — 2009-06-29 22:56:38Z

Does anyone know which modern-day counties were part of the Old Edgefield District?

Thanks, Amy

Re: Counties in Old Edgefield District

archaeoamy — 2009-06-30 19:01:29Z

Thank you! I have yet to perfect my googling skills...