Seeking any info regarding John Addison of Georgetown SC. He appears on the the Federal Census of 1790 and 1800. Have no other info.

Hi Clinton:

I have a copy of some records from the SC Historical Magazine which contains Georgetown Methodist Church Records 1811-1897. I don't know if this will help you at all, but one item is: Mr. Francis Siau was married to Miss Eliza Addison by Sol. Bryan __________. It doesn't list the date here, but in the register of preachers who performed the marriages, Solomon Bryan was listed in 1816.

Also listed is: John Addison, son of Francis Siau and Elisa, his wife, baptized by Wm. M. Kennedy, Dec. 2, 1817.

I also have a copy of an obit for Mrs. Eliza Addison Siau. I found this in an old microfilmed Georgetown Comet newspaper, dated Wednesday, October 3, 1877. She is listed in the death records for Georgetown Methodist 1811-1897, as dying October 1, 1877. In the obit, her age is 80 years old. Apparently, she had no relatives in Georgetown at the time of her death, and was living in the home of Mr. John w. Tarbox.

I hope this is of some help to you. Good luck.

Doris

Hi Doris,

Thank you for the information you posted on Elizabeth "Eliza" (ADDISON) SIAU. She was a daughter of John ADDISON and Tamson RALPH.

You wrote you have a copy of Eliza's obituary that you found in an old microfilmed Georgetown Comet newspaper, dated Wednesday, October 3, 1877.

Would it be possible for you to scan that obituary and attach it here or to transcribe it and post that here. I would love to see it.

She was my 3rd great grand aunt.

Thank you very much in advance.

Georgetown Comet--Wednesday, October 3, 1877
OBITUARY--Siau. Died at the residence of Mr. J. W. Tarbox in this town, on Monday night about quarter past 9 o'clock, Mrs. Eliza Addison Siau, in the 80th year of age.
Mrs. Siau, we believe, was the oldest lady inhabitant of our town, until within a short time of her death, she was able to attend worship, and could be seen wending her way to the house of God, where it was her delight to hold communion with her Maker, whose humble and devoted servant she has been for so many weary years. Aunt Eliza's life was an example of Christian piety, fortitude and resignation, and her end that peace that passeth all understanding. Among her last words was the desire "To depart and be at rest with her Saviour."
She was, we believe, without a relative here, but in the home of Mr. John W. Tarbox. She has long since found a place of safety and rest from the turmoils of life.
Aunt Eliza was regarded as a mother in Israel and her place will be missed both in the centre of that family and the M. E. Church of which she was a constant member for over 62 years.
Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.T.C--rs in the presence of a large concourse of friends, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at the Methodist Episcopal Church, and her remains deposited in the Church yard.
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Sorry I could not make out the name of the Rev. but glad to help in your research.

Doris