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African-American Stewart

cookie6775 — 2013-05-11 16:17:40Z

Hi ...I'm looking for any information on Butler Stewart birth abt 1813 his residence in 1870 was Moons and in 1880 it was Floyds. His wife's name was Tilda. I would greatly appreciate any assistance.

Dana

Re: Maybinton in Newberry county

sanderscory9089 — 2013-05-04 02:24:16Z

IM Cory sanders from maybinton. Maybe we could be related

Re: Descendants of Nathan W. PERRY, late 1700's

perryforest22 — 2013-05-01 02:57:33Z

I am fromFlorida now,but did live in LaPorte,Ind.I am going to visit the cemetery in Covington,Ohio very soon, so if you wish to correspond, I would love to.

Re: Burwell Chick family in Newberry Co.

landarow — 2013-03-24 04:24:44Z

i'm very interested in the Chick Family. can you share with me? He's my 4th great grandfather. I am a descendant of Pettus Wales Chick.

Re: Burwell Chick family in Newberry Co.

s2grand — 2013-03-24 00:28:08Z

Hi Jeffrey,
Still researching the Chick family?

Re: Maybinton in Newberry county

s2grand — 2013-03-24 00:15:39Z

I think I've been to Maybinton. If I was actually there, there's not much left to see as I did look hard to find it, it's not inc. into another town, very rural now. It was named after the Maybin family, Benjamin Maybin (1775 - 1850). I understand it was a cotton growing area. Some of my family are from near there. Mr. Pettus Wales Chick (b. 1806 d. 1878) ran a store there & his father Burwell farmed land around there. Mr. Robert Glenn Moorman (b. 1814 d. abt 1878) had a plantation there but moved in to Newberry in 1866. He was state House rep & Senator for Newberry Co. before & after War between the States & raised horses. Pettus & brother Reuben were in business with Moorman in Newberry.

Re: James K S Ray

kmarks — 2013-03-23 22:34:15Z

James King Stringfield Ray Born: April 25, 1871. Deceased: September 25, 1906.

Re: Spillers, George

dbrbear1949 — 2013-03-23 11:00:14Z

Margi,

Here is what I knows from my research on William Spillers who married Sarah Ragan/Reagan.

My Ragan/Reagan research showed that Sarah Ragan/Reagan was the daughter of Rezin Ragan/Ragan,Jr. and Rachael Connell who migrated from Frederick County, Virginia. And she was the granddaughter of Rezin Ragan/Ragan,Sr. and Anne Beaumont who migrated to Frederick County, Virginia from Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

However, the birth year for William Spillers is incorrect because of 1800 Federal Census of Newberry District, South Carolina. Based on 1800 Federal Census there, my Ragan/Reagan research showed that William Spillers was born about 1770/1775. And it also based on the age of his wife, Sarah Ragan/Reagan, and on the number of children in the family too.

William Spillers and Sarah Ragan/Reagan were married circa 1794 in Newberry District, South Carolina. (This county was where Sarah Ragan/Reagan, daughter of Rezin Ragan/Reagan,Jr. and Rachael Connell, lived until her marriage.) They had nine (9) children to their marriage.

I like to debunk the given name," Peter Julius", once for all in the family of William and Sarah Ragan/Reagan.

After all, I am a Julian/Julien descendant from Isaac Julian/Julien in North Carolina who descended from Rene Julian who came to America from British Isles.

This "Peter Julius" was not the original name. It was actually PETER JULIEN SPILLERS! He was named for a very prominent man named Peter Julien whom they admired in early days of Newberry District, South Carolina . And, also this Peter Julien migrated to Hamilton County, Ohio from Newberry District, South Carolina too.

The death year for William Spillers appears to be correct. It is because he was not listed in 1820 Federal Census of Newberry County, Ohio. Sarah Ragan/Reagan Spillers, widow of William Spillers, was listed as the head of household there.

You are welcome to contact me.

-Donald B. Reagan

Re: davenport Family cemetery, Silverstreet

Panhorst_John — 2013-03-07 17:44:18Z

Have you found the Davenport Cemetery? If not, please contact me. John Panhorst, panhorst_J@bellsouth.net

Re: Spillers, George

kayrisher — 2013-03-06 14:54:58Z

If anyone is interested in the George Spiller in South Carolina , Newberry , Not Stated on pg3

1790 United States Federal Census
about Geor Spiller Name: Geor Spiller
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Newberry, South Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 1 before 1774
Free White Persons - Females: 2
Number of Household Members: 3

I am investigating the possibility that he might be related to the Spiller(s) in the following censuses...

Name: Elizabeth Spiller
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Newberry District, South Carolina
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1 1775-1785
Number of Slaves: 2
Number of Household Members Under 16: 1
Number of Household Members: 4
or
Hannah Spill Newberry District, South Carolina 1 7
or
William Spillers Newberry District, South Carolina 6
and then in 1810 to .......
1810 United States Federal Census img 3 of 39
about George Spiller Name: George Spiller
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Greenville, South Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2 bet 1801-1810
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1 bet 1895-1800
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1 bet 1785-1804
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 : 1 bet 1766 - 1784
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 before 1765
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 bet 1801-1810
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1 bet 1895-1800
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1 bet 1766 - 1784
Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 9

and in 1820.....
....1820 United States Federal Census #21 of 41
about George Spiller Name: George Spiller
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Greenville, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 before 1775
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 16: 1
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total Slaves: 1
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 5

and again in 1830 ....

Whittle DNA

brendal14 — 2013-03-03 02:19:28Z

Any Whittle males that have had their DNA done we would very much like to hear from you. Recently a known descendant of James Burris Whittle and a known descendant of Ambrose Whittle had their DNA done with 37 markers. They are "very closely related" which, I believe connects the lines at James Burris Whittle. Our Whittles went from Virginia to South Carolina and spread out to several other states. Any Whittles from Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama or any other states we would like to hear from you. Also if anyone who has knowledge about DNA results I would like to hear from you. We have been trying to connect the different lines for years. Thank you and hope to hear from you,
Brenda

Whittle DNA

brendal14 — 2013-03-03 02:14:38Z

looking for information

KelleyBKlase1 — 2013-02-14 23:55:16Z

I am looking for information on Kelleys' in South Carolina.

Re: James J. Liles (Lyles?) b. 1809

shadow357x2 — 2013-02-11 17:31:10Z

It's not Margaret Barfield Lyles, It's Martha Ann Barfield Lyles..........

Re: miller family cemetary

getascoot — 2013-02-04 01:12:52Z

Miller Cemetery
Millers Branch Rd., Little Mountain, SC 29075

Latitude: 34.15964, Longitude: -81.41238

(off Dreher Island Rd)

Re: Colonel M.M. Buford , 1923 Article

sara_haslup — 2013-02-03 04:04:43Z

Hi Ernie, Do you have an official document or info stating the marriage of Sara Bell(Sallie A)to Munson Monroe Buford? We can not find anything to prove their marriage other than heresay. You can email me -- sara.haslup@gmail.com I have a large oval picture of Munson M Buford hanging in our home. I also have a picture of Robert Hayne Buford and Sara Buford Scott ( Sallie Louise). I am looking for a picture of George Fair and Sweet Papa but have not found any yet. This is short notice, but we could drive to Asheville,NC tomorrow--Sun. Feb3rd and meet at some restaurant or coffee shop. Just let me know-- Sara Buford Haslup Our # in Seneca is 864 885 1944. My sister Betty Jo and husband are here visiting and doing research, We both remember Jim Connelly and Aunt Susie. Thanks again, Sara

Re: Colonel M.M. Buford , 1923 Article

sara_haslup — 2013-01-29 23:07:57Z

Hi Ernie, Steve and I are on our way to ATL. to help babysit our new grandaughter for our younger son and his wife. I still need to find some papers;however, I was wondering if my sister, her husband, my husband and I could meet you at a restaurant near Ashville around Feb.7,8,9,or possibly 10th? My sister is also trying to find the missing link to turn into the DAR. She has quite a bit of information and may remember more than me. They are here visiting in SC and doing research in SC. They live in SLT,Utah. Thank you,Sara PS Did you see the handsome uniform that was recently sold by the "Yankee Trader" in Gettysburg? It belonged to M. M. Buford. Do you know anything about it? Thanks,Sara B. Haslup

Re: Colonel M.M. Buford , 1923 Article

Ernie_Hawkins — 2013-01-29 15:18:07Z

Hey Again Sara
Yes the jewelry store owner was my Mother's (Cat Connelly Hawkins) brother, Jim Connelly. He was sweet papa's grandson. Uncle Jim had been shot, most unfortunately, by a neighborhood kid when he was 12. He did live an amazing life, becoming a jeweler and flying that airplane. I can remember Uncle Jim in the wheelchair pulling himself into the airplane alone and flying free like a bird..!! I also have pictures I can send you. Thanks for your information. I have tried to get a complete picture of our family for a long time. I will also send pics when I can get them organized. Talk later Sara,

Ernie

Re: Colonel M.M. Buford , 1923 Article

sara_haslup — 2013-01-29 13:10:01Z

HI Ernie, Thanks so much for the info! I need to get some things in order and will get back to you.Sara B. Haslup

Re: Colonel M.M. Buford , 1923 Article

sara_haslup — 2013-01-29 13:04:57Z

Hi Ernie, Thanks so much for your help. I will send you a few pics. that may interest you.I grew up in Clinton & Grenwood,SC. Daddy took me to visit Sweet Papa at an old house in Bush River when SP was very sick. Hayne and Sara Buford(my grandparents) lived in Bush River near the Baptist Church. I will get some things in order and share some funny stories Daddy told me. PS Are you related to a man who had a jewelry store in Newberry;flew a small plane and had been injured in a hunting accident? Thank you, Sara

Re: Colonel M.M. Buford , 1923 Article

Ernie_Hawkins — 2013-01-28 20:18:40Z

Ok…here's what I found in the Buford lineage from Ancestry.com years ago… I'm on your grandfather's brothers' side, William Thomas Buford, also called "sweet papa" or Willie T. They all lived in that big house on Bush River, across from the Bush River School, which MM Buford gave the land for. I think you grew up there? not sure…..anyway, here you go.

1. Munson Monroe Buford (b. 1846 d. 1930) married Sara Bell Buford (b. 1850 d. 1910) of Newberry SC
2.son of James C Buford (b. 1816, d. 1874) and Caroline Hudepeth (b., 1820, d 1875) of Union SC
3. James, son of John Buford (b. 1788, d. 1845) and Ann Rogers
4. John son of James Beauford (b. 1738 d. 1849) and ?
5. James, son of James Warren Buford of Lancaster VA (b. 1712 d. 1797) and Mary Parsons (b. 1716, d. 1733)
6. James Warren son of Henry Buford of Middlesex VA (b. 1684 d. 1720) and ?

That takes you back before the Revolution, so hope that helps. Take care cousin somewhere down the line… :)
Ernie Hawkins

Re: Colonel M.M. Buford , 1923 Article

Ernie_Hawkins — 2013-01-28 17:21:54Z

Hi Sara,
Great to hear from you…..always fun to communicate with our blood line. Anyway, I have lots of info, so let me dig through it and I'll get back with you in a few days. I have most all on paper, not online. Did you know our line is directly related to kings and queens in Europe? The Bufords are the bloodline of King John Plantagenet of England (the one who signed the Magna Carta) and King Jean 1st of France.

MM Buford's diaries (60 years worth) are in the Southern Culture part of UNC library in Chapel Hill NC. And yes I'm related to Sara Tedford. She gave me a marble top table that was MM Buford's years ago before she died. My grandmother was Susie Buford Connelly. I have pictures of Sara Bell Buford's and MM Buford's grave also in Fairview cemetery in Laurens County SC I'll send.
James Buford was Munson's dad, they were from Union County SC, which borders Laurens county (MM's burial site) and Newberry County, where MM was sherif for 12 years.

Again I'll get all the names and get right back with you. Talk soon

Ernie

Re: Colonel M.M. Buford , 1923 Article

shaslup — 2013-01-28 15:35:16Z

Hi, I am the great granddaughter of Munson Monroe Buford. My father was Robert Hayne Buford, son of Robert Hayne Buford, SR. (son of M.M.Buford)of Newberry, SC. My married name is Sara (Buford) Haslup. I am looking for documentation of the family line going back to the Revolutionary war to become a member of the DAR. I think my line goes through James Buford, the brother of Col. Abraham Buford. I think they all go back to Simeon Buford of Kentucky and Virginia. Can you give me any ideas? Thank you, Sara Buford Haslup of Seneca SC. PS Are you related to Sara Cromer Tedford of Newberry, SC?

Re: Newberry Names in Chambers/Chalmers estate papers

pollywally — 2012-12-13 05:39:32Z

10 years is a long time to wait to try and locate info about the Chambers/Chalmers estate but I just now found this post. I have to try. I think there is a connection between the Wilson surname and the Chambers or Chalmers surname. Info is as follows:

I'm looking for information on a William Wilson born ca 1800 SC who lived somewhere in SC in the 1800-1841 time period. Wife was Sarah, born ca 1809 SC; could have been a 2nd wife. Children were Benjamin W E Wilson born ca 1829; Mary M born ca 1837; Abigail/Abby L born ca 1838; Martha A born ca 1839; and James, born ca 1841.

This family is in Walker Co GA by 1850; census shows 4 more children...Susan/Suzy ca 1843 GA; Jerrell/Jerry M ca 1845 GA; Minerva J ca 1847 GA; and Sarah E/Sarah Elizabeth ca 1849 Ga. They are in DeKalb Co AL by 1860 along with one more son, my great gfather Abrhahm/Abe ca 1852 GA. On the 1870 census, I think I find the father, William Wilson in Jackson Co AL, age 69 SC, living with daughter Minerva Jane Wilson Wenrick. Also in that home is a Josephine Chambers/Chalmers, age 10, born ca 1860 AL. Her surname is not easily determined. I have no idea who she is or why she was in the home and I've been unable to find any more information on her or determine who her parents were.

Can anyone connect or offer any help?

Re: George Thomas Reid, Chappells, Newberry County, SC

searchingkinmc — 2012-11-28 18:23:42Z

I'm sorry, this Isabella Reid is not the lady that is my ancestor!!!

Re: Bundrick, Farr & Schmitz families

JohnHutchins1109 — 2012-10-30 13:32:25Z

I understand that my g-grandmother Mary Schmitz was a sister to your Melissa Jane Schmitz. Is this correct? My e-mail is "john dot hutchins at luvata.com". Please contact me about your Schmitz info. Thanks.

Re: Bundrick, Farr & Schmitz families

mdavkit — 2012-10-26 22:54:55Z

I am descended from George Solomon and Lavina through their daughter Melissa Jane Schmitz. If you will send me your email, I will send you a Schmitz report.

Re: Bundrick, Farr & Schmitz families

JohnHutchins1109 — 2012-10-25 14:07:28Z

Can you share any info on Lavina Farr and George Soloman Schmitz? They may be my gggrandparents. My ggrandfather, George Washingon Hutchings (Hutchins) married Mary Schmitz in Yalobusha County, Mississippi around 1876. I do not have any info on either family.

Re: Parish Record

37151 — 2012-10-21 19:02:43Z

I would be very grateful if you could supply me with the information needed to access a copy of the newspaper report of August 1823 about the death of John George Houseal. I am a Houseal descendant of the Newberry County Houseals, and we know very little about him. Recently we have found documentary evidence that shows that he was a Patriot captain in the Revolutionary War in SC. He is in the 1790 census of Beaufort, SC, and seems to have also resided on another plantation in Orangeburg District, SC--he is in 1820 census there, and his wife Louisa is buried in St. George's churchyard.

Re: SHEPPARD-STEVENS-STEVENSON-SCHOPPERT-DAVENPORT

palmerdw — 2012-10-10 19:33:23Z

Okay -- Let's try this again without my typing mistakes. My Great Great Grandparents were William Sheppard -
b 29 Jan 1798 + Priscilla Stephens Sheppard b 22 April 1803. I am descended through their daughter Frances Caroline Sheppard b 01 NOV 1821.

Any information you could share would be GREATLY appreciated!

Dave Palmer

If you wish you can e-mail directly to dwpcaplink@aol.com

Re: SHEPPARD-STEVENS-STEVENSON-SCHOPPERT-DAVENPORT

palmerdw — 2012-10-10 19:28:10Z

My Great Great Grandparents wer William Sheppard b 29 Jan 1798 and Priscilla Stevens Sheppard b 22 April 1802 through their daughter Frances Caroline Sheppard.

Any information you could share would be GREATLY! appreciated.

Dave Palmer

If you wish you can e-mail directly to dwpcaplink@aol.com

Re: Reisinger/Risinger

Jr2andsr1 — 2012-10-06 03:33:09Z

Dana,

I have married into the Risinger family. My husband is from Tomfit (Faight, Feigth...)'s son Jacob Mariah. I was thinking that Jacob Mariah's mom was Mary Elizabeth Morgan Risinger's son. The info on Tomfit has been so very confusing. I have not been at this very long, but would appriciate any information you could send. I would gladly pay you for the postage and copy of any information you would be willing to share. I am hopeing to gain more info as in documents, pictures, storied... just everything I can. We are tied to the Risinger that moved down to Shelby, Texas. If there is anything you need from here just let me know. My husband and I are wanting to take a little vacation and try to find some of the ancestor's graves and history. My mom did that with our family when I was a kid and I loved it. It was like reliving history. My Email is jr2andsr@yahoo.com. I can't wait to hear from you.

Have a great day !!

James and Stacey Risinger

Property records?

DanOlson83 — 2012-10-06 02:12:46Z

Hello - I wonder if anyone has any suggestions on how I can find property records for my ancestor, Caleb Lewis (1780 - 1841?). Supposedly, he was a Quaker who owned quite a few slaves in Newberry County. His conscious got the better of him, and he moved to Ohio with his wife Susanna in July, 1806, freeing his slaves.

I'd like to see if he really did own a larger plantation with slaves.

Re: Looking for James Singleton b.1789 Newberry SC

gsingle74 — 2012-09-02 01:31:08Z

I also have similar information about James Singleton but my info states that his sons were Dennis Singleton and Thomas Jefferson Singleton, I'd like to know where you found your reference to a George Washington Singleton.

Free Family Interest

pwhitf1025 — 2012-08-29 21:41:08Z

Hello all - I am currently new to Ancestory.com and am trying to figure my way around this as I search for my family. The family's surname is "FREE" and my grandfather was Clifton Free aka Cuda; my uncles name was Mathew aka Red; and my father's name is Clarence aka Jake! I don't know much about this side of my family beyond my dad and my Aunt Ida aka Dee. So any help would be appreciated!

Micajah Harris

hollandjon75 — 2012-08-29 19:47:02Z

I am the 5X Great Grandson of Lieutenant Micajah Harris of Newberry. I read at some point he was made a Captain during the revolutionary War, but I can't prove. I am looking for any documentation that can prove lineage from Cage and his daughter Lettis who married my 4X Great Grandfather Andrew Drury Culpepper. I have photo copies of his will, but he left everything to his son. However, in the estate sale, Drury Culpepper acquired some of his stuff. There is no mention of Lettis in connection to Cage. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Jon Holland
Atlanta Georgia

Some Stewart information.

rps8717 — 2012-08-24 16:25:30Z

John T. Stewart, b c 1771 in Newberry District, S.C. married Jane Spence in that place about 1791. The had 11 children; Patrick, Joseph, Elizabeth, William D., Mary, Samuel, James, Jane, John Jr., Rosetta and Elizabeth Jane, last born by 1810. By 1830, these children had married, with children of their own, and started a migration to Newton Co., GA. Although their places of residence were generally near Oxford, their activities and marriages of 2nd and 3rd generation spilled over into Walton and other adjacent counties.

We have considerable information on those families, excepting:
(1) the children of Patrick and Martha Stewart; Martha C. b c 1828, Sarah C. b c 1830, James, b c 1835, Isaac C. b c 1838 and Sarah C. Stewart b c 1845.
(2) the children of Samuel and Rebecca Stewart; Rachel Jane b c 1830 and William Spencer Stewart b c 1827.
(3) I have James Stewart married to Isabel Huett and later residing in Scott Co., MS.
(4) John T. Stewart, Jr. m Dicey Ann Meredith January 30, 1831, Newton and later migrating to Whitfield, Co., GA.
(5) Looking for marriage of Rosetta Stewart, b c 1808, place unknown.
(6) Elizabeth Jane Stewart, b 1810 m John D. Scott in 1830, Newton Co.

Perhaps you are connected to one of these Stewarts and would like to share what you know. Thanks.

Dick Stewart
Carefree, AZ
whereaz@cox.net

Newberry Sheriff Robert Gillam Sr

Sum12remember — 2012-08-13 17:30:28Z

I have copied this on the Newberry Sheriffs for Robert Gillam Sr. due to the fact that it states Robert Gillam's wife as Mary Rebecca Wallace. Something for Gillam ancestors to take note of...

Sheriffs of Newberry County
Newberry County, South Carolina
contributed by Edith Greisser

When Sheriff Gordon served his office, Newberry District was a much larger area and took in parts of Laurens. A town of Newberry did not exist. Newberry was a stagecoach stop-over in the woods with a place to change horses and get some food and water. Deputy sheriffs served for the various areas of the District. Since the Constitution of 1778 did not prohibit dual office holding some of the sheriffs served simultaneously as Legislators and judges.

In 1785 (Statutes IV, 661) Ninety Six District became too large to administer and the area was divided into six counties.

Men who served in the office for Newberry County 1785 to 2005 were:

1787 Robert Gillam
Father-in-law to the sister of Sheriff James Caldwell; Grand father to the cousins of Sheriff William Thomas Caldwell; Grand Father-in-law to sheriff Philomen Berry Waters.

Robert Gillam Sr. was Sheriff of Newberry Co. 1788 - 1790 and died at his rebuilt home on Page's Creek Jan. 1796. Robert Gillam Sr. was married to Mary Rebecca Wallace. In Annals of Newberry by O'Neal Robert Gillam Sr. was described as tall, slim, erect, active, sprightly with goodness of heart but when aroused by injury to act he was violent, impetuous and brave.

An incident was recalled in the Annals which happened around 1780. Robert Gillam Sr. was sitting on a fence cleaning his nails with a knife when a Tory soldier on horseback happened by, making offensive remarks as he passed. Robert Gillam sprang up from the fence, snatched the soldier by his collar, pulled him off his horse and took him prisoner. Perhaps this is why in 1780 the Tory sought out his farm and destroyed it. Robert and his wife had the following children: Joshua Gillam, Robert Gillam Jr., Susanna Martin, Susan Finley, Martha Smith, Frances Gillam. He and his wife are probably buried at the family graveyard in Chappells known as the Gillam/Wallace graveyard although there are no headstones to verify.

I believe William Gilliam was a cousin to the Robert Gillam family of western Newberry County. The family legend is that the records of the Revolutionary Service always wrote Robert Gilliam's name without the 'i' and for the sake of continuity, the family left it that way. For that reason the cousins on east Newberry wrote their name Gilliam and on the west side Gillam. (I have seen a court document where John Gilliam had his name changed to Gillam since most people pronounced the i "Gill e um" so they dropped the i. But what stays true to form is that it does help identify our line of Gillams.

Re: Jacob Kinard (1796-1873) Rosannah Taylor (1798-1872)

asmithlsw — 2012-08-10 21:42:39Z

My Grandmother Myrtice Smith Skinner daughter of Jessie Solomon Smith and granddaughter of Jacob Kinard Smith spoke of this mystery several times. However, She never said a name of a family. She said that what she was told is that Jacob Kinard was found orphaned and taken to the Taylor's to raise. Now, this may have been all handed down and changed information so it is difficult to tell. But I remember her being facinated about this mystery also.

April Skinner Smith

Re: Jacob Kinard (1796-1873) Rosannah Taylor (1798-1872)

asmithlsw — 2012-08-10 21:39:12Z

As Same area I mean that of Jacob Kinard Smith Outside of Philadelphia MS
Neshoba County

Re: Jacob Kinard (1796-1873) Rosannah Taylor (1798-1872)

asmithlsw — 2012-08-10 21:27:53Z

I have been working on my ancestry and have a good deal of information from my grandmother. I see you are connected to Jacob Kinard and Rosannah Taylor. I am also. Let me know if I can be of any help. I grew up in the same area

Re: NATHAN HUNTER

sueadams66 — 2012-08-05 22:04:22Z

my email is seadams@hiwaay.net

Re: your Chesley Davis

pdwat — 2012-08-03 19:19:33Z

You've done a remarkable job of sorting out the various Chesley's. I'm descended from the Rev. Chesley Davis, Jr. son of Chesley and Mary Tate Davis. I have not been able to identify his parents correctly to my satisfaction. I've read the various genealogies that you have mentioned, and I cannot find any documentation to corroborate those lineages. Chesley and Mary Tate Davis moved from Bedford/Campbell, Virginia in the 1760's and located in Newberry, S.C. Mary's died in 1795 and her will is on file at Newberry. Apparently, Chesley left no will and due to the circumstances of his death during the revolution, I have found no court documents for his estate. I'm willing to share and would appreciate any information you may have.

Thanks!

Priscilla in Texas

Re: your Chesley Davis

pdwat — 2012-08-03 19:10:48Z

Yes, gasp!!!, He was a Tory was imprisoned during the revolution and listed among those 'murdered' by the rebels. Needless to state, Henry Tate is father-in-law was not pleased with Chesley's behavior

Re: NATHAN HUNTER

NoNimField — 2012-08-01 03:11:31Z

Greetings,
Yes, I have the records on a CD which I can hopefully copy to a computer and send to you as an attachment. Two of my first cousins joined the DAR with John Abernathy as their ancestor.

Re: Bonds Families of Newberry County

skarras173 — 2012-07-30 14:31:33Z

My Mom Joneita has just past away on Wend. We are in the process of removing her antiques from her house. I have been told we may have our family bible from Matthew Lamar Bond. We have furniture and dishes that I know dating back 200 years. We will see what crops up. Let you know what we find.

Re: Bonds Families of Newberry County

JamesBonds65 — 2012-07-30 12:24:23Z

Do you know if anyone from the Dudley Bond(Bonds) line has done DNA testing? I have done it with Family Tree DNA but it hasn't helped yet.There are a number of people whith the last name of Bond
who have been tested but only a couple with the Bonds name.
If anyone from your line (Bond) has been tested I would like to know so I can compare results.

Re: NATHAN HUNTER

sueadams66 — 2012-07-30 01:37:45Z

I would love to see any records recorded in the William Hunter Bible...what a treasure to have! Have you scanned it and could you post it? My daughter and I joined DAR 4 years ago as descendants of John Abernathy through his daughter Elizabeth who married Joseph Hunter.

Re: William Thomas Hendrix

coachlacey — 2012-07-27 15:09:44Z

This is great. My name is name is nathan Lacey and my moms side is Hendrix. Any help would be great. Thanks

Re: Bonds Families of Newberry County

skarras173 — 2012-07-26 12:46:48Z

In the paperwork I have I do see where William is mentioned. Given one negro man named primus. Not much compared to everyone else. If I come up with anything, I will let you know.