Oconee - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: South Union Cemetery/Price/Jones

theoldpostroad — 2013-05-19 18:50:50Z

Margaret Jane Allison married Rufus Jones and they had

John W. Jones
Montival Jones b. 1858
Jefferson Davis Jones b. 1861

Rufus died in the war and Margaret then married a Price.

Walhalla and German Colonization Society of Charleston

ANDREWMARTIN100 — 2013-05-06 14:15:08Z

Looking for other descendants of the Hinkle/Henckel Family from Western South Carolina, Pendleton and Walhalla area. My GGG grandmother Sarah "Sallie" Hinkle, wife of George Asa Bradley Jr. was born in Western SC in 1784 and is described as a "Dutch" or Deutsch [German] girl. I want to see if there is a connection to John C. Henckel of the German Colonization society of Charleston. "Walhalla began as a settlement of German immigrants who left from Hamburg, Germany and Bavaria with some English, Scots and Irish who came over in the same ship. In particular, General John A. Wagener, Claus Bullwinkel, John C. Henckel, Jacob Schroder, and Christopher F. Seeba (trustees of the German Colonization Society of Charleston) bought 17,859 acres (72.27 km2) of land for $27,000 from Reverend Joseph Grisham of West Union on December 24, 1849." Source: 5.^ "The History of Walhalla". South Carolina.

Ernest Sterner of Mountain Rest Please Help

J_Seni — 2013-04-05 18:20:54Z

I was wondering if anyone there is related to or might have a picture of Ernest Sterner. He was my Great Uncle. I know that it is probably an impossible question, but I thought I would try. I know he is buried in the Justice Family Cemetery. The last information I received from someone down there, was that his daughter was still living in Mountain Rest.Hope someone can help, I would love to have a picture of him and would appreciate it so much..

Thank You.

OCONEE CEMETERY GPS PROJECT UPDATE

Paul_NN8NN — 2013-03-21 14:12:05Z

Recently, AERIAL VIEW enhancement links have been added to the following SC Cemetery GPS Project webpages.

http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scoconee/Cemetery_GPS/01-abbev...

http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scoconee/Cemetery_GPS/04-ander...

http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scoconee/Cemetery_GPS/23-green...

http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scoconee/Cemetery_GPS/30-laure...

http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scoconee/Cemetery_GPS/36-newbe...

http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scoconee/Cemetery_GPS/37-ocone...

http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scoconee/Cemetery_GPS/39-picke...

NOTE: This project cannot provide you with cemetery tombstone inscriptions.

In many counties, local Genealogical/Historical Societies have compiled Cemetery Survey Books that they have For-Sale. Normally, if survey books are available, the book's Surname Indexes will be available on-line for searching. This will give you the ability to determine what tombstone inscriptions each book contains.

1. Project’s MAP VIEW links will provide you with printable cemetery finding Road Maps.

2. Projects’ AERIAL VIEW links (NEW) will provide you with an overhead satellite view of the cemetery.

3. Google’s STREET VIEW will provide you with a view of the cemetery, as if you were standing on a nearby main road, and looking towards the cemetery.

This is a non-copyrighted project and you can reuse any of the on-line info as you see fit.

Paul Kankula

Lee relatives

bthompson6472 — 2013-02-20 21:52:24Z

My father, William Elmain Lee - Grandparents: Duffie & Dester B Lee - Pickens Any info BEFORE them?
Any Cousins, relatives orig. in Pickens co. I think.

Re: oconee county ancestors

thecountrylife — 2013-01-24 04:18:55Z

I would love to be able to help you however all the information I have is what I have found on the internet and what was shared with me from Jerry Wilson.

Bob Wilson married Harriett Lusk.
They had 4 sons:
Wade H.Wilson married Rachel Christine Brock
Richard S. Wilson
Dave W. Wilson
Wilburn Wilson

I hope Jerry replies to your post or to mine.
Gail Smith Boyle - Joppa, Maryland

Am trying to find info when they were born,died,married,
and if any other children.

Re: oconee county ancestors

thecountrylife — 2013-01-24 04:14:08Z

Jerry, are you still on Rootweb? I have been thinking of our Wilson family connection lately. I would like to get back in touch with you. I hope you have found out something about the Bible I spoke with you about ages ago - belonging to Rachel Brock Wilson married to Wade Wilson.

Please contact me at thecountrylife@comcast.net or by a reply here. I hope all is well with you and your family. I still live in Maryland but travel back and forth to SC to work on the family history. Gail

Note:

Wade H.Wilson b oct.29,1880-Dec.13,1953 married Rachel Brock b? d-before Dec.13,1953.

Re: oconee county ancestors

resacrunk — 2013-01-23 01:13:52Z

My mother was a wilson, her father was barney, and his
parents were dave wilson,sr and ida(heaton).
I have only recently started researching my mothers
family history.
Bob wilson would be my 2X great grandfather, i think.
I am currently researching and would love to find more
info.

Re: Pitts-Full Blooded Cherokee Indian

Rhondapitts66 — 2013-01-19 19:20:37Z

My husband is a Pitts from ozone county also and we are researching the Native American side. If you would forward any info you collected I will do the same. We are trying to adopt a cherokee baby and you need to prove the heritage. Thank you so much.

Re: O'Kelley of Oconee Co. S.C.

perrylf — 2012-12-12 22:23:34Z

Hello, my GGGrandfather was Hugh Lee O'Kelley. I'm interested in exchanging any information on this family.

Re: Longcreek Academy, Oconee County, S.C.

thecountrylife — 2012-10-29 03:02:59Z

I know of who you are speaking of Charlie and Amanda Taylor Moore. Are you related. I am related to Charlie Moore and many more families in Long Creek.

If you like, please email me at mycobbfamily@comcast.net

Gail Smith Boyle
Joppa, Maryland

Re: Longcreek Academy, Oconee County, S.C.

thecountrylife — 2012-10-29 02:59:33Z

Oh my goodness. I do hope I replied to your query. My printer is down right now or I'd print your query to answer it better.
Ok now, I hope I am getting this correct. Flipping back and forth between Family Tree Maker and this screen.

Carrie's relation to me: sister-in-law of my Great Great Aunt.

John Lee Jr. (my Great Great Grandfather) was married to Mary (Polly) Shed. She was the daughter of Joel and Elizabeth Shed.

I can email a gedcom to you if you like.
My email is mycobbfamily@comcast.net

I look forward to hearing from you.
Gail Smith Boyle
Joppa, Maryland

Re: Longcreek Academy, Oconee County, S.C.

thecountrylife — 2012-10-29 02:49:30Z

My mother, Christine Cobb Smith went to school at the Academy. Her house was right down the street. I have photos of the school and some information from the school if you are interested.
I am also in contact with a Derrick family from that area.
You can email me at mycobbfamily@comcast.net. I would love to share with you.
I wonder if my Mom had Hettie as a teacher.
Gail Smith Boyle
Joppa, Maryland

Re: Longcreek Academy, Oconee County, S.C.

thecountrylife — 2012-10-29 02:46:44Z

Thank you so very much.
Gail

Re: Longcreek Academy, Oconee County, S.C.

thecountrylife — 2012-10-29 02:44:48Z

Steve, yes the church still exists. Are you related to families buried there.
I look forward to hearing from you and I can email some photos of the church and cemetery if you like.
Email me at mycobbfamily@comcast.net

Gail Smith Boyle
Joppa, Maryland

Re: Longcreek Academy, Oconee County, S.C.

thecountrylife — 2012-10-29 01:27:59Z

I am so very glad to hear from you. My Mother, Christine Cobb Smith knew your family well. I would love to keep in touch since we have the Moore family in common. I also have a website on myfamily.com where you can find some photos and members related to your Taylor family. Please let me know if you are interested by sending me an email. I will then send you an E-Vite with a password and userid.
My email address is mycobbfamily@comcast.net
I live in Maryland so with current weather conditions I may end up with no electricity, so please be patient.
My name is Gail Smith Boyle. Charlie Moore was my 1st cousin 2x removed. His mother Mary Lee was my Great Aunt on my father's side. However Charlie was also related to my mother's side of the family since her grandmother was Fannie Moore (granddaughter of Pinkney Moore).
I can't tell you how excited I am to hear from you.
Sincerely, Gail Smith Boyle - Joppa, Maryland

Re: Longcreek Academy, Oconee County, S.C.

caro5242 — 2012-10-24 03:42:54Z

My grandparents were Charlie (CC) and Amanda (Taylor) Moore. The girl's married names were Finkenstadt, Snead, Musto, Barton and Brown. I am Carolyn Hamilton, daughter of Gladys and Jess Finkenstadt. My Children are Diane Newman and Jody Newman. Two of the boys, Bert and Charles Ray died young, but Hercial took over the orchards and lived in Walhalla. My mother died in 2006, the last survivor of that generation.

Re: Wood Burials

calvinsc37 — 2012-09-20 23:19:00Z

allard d wood burried at heartige momeral on hwy 11 single marker he was my daddy
he was born on oct 19 1938 died on june 6 2006

PEYTON family photos found in storage Oconee County, SC

swjacobson77 — 2012-08-16 22:11:15Z

For all those with Carolina ties....local newspaper in Oconee County, SC is advertising that a box with "Peyton" family photos has been found in a storage unit.....call 864 324 8771 for more information.

Please share.

J.J. Schroder of Walhalla, SC

dinkhud2 — 2012-08-11 19:19:43Z

Seeking information re: a J.J. Schroder who married a Rebecca Leopold in Walhalla, SC on Feb. 2, 1884

Re: McJunkin great grandfather

intriplekate1 — 2012-08-10 22:42:09Z

I also have a grandfather McJunkin from the upstate SC. I Know it's been awhile since your original post and don't know how much information you have found since then but... While looking for more information on Lucy Neville Mcjunkin I stumbled on to www.ourkinfolk I still have little to nothing on Lucy but (if this site is accurate) it has the McJunkins going back to Ireland and Scottland. Samuel Sumter McJunkin (1813-1907) has a brother and a son named Henry. Hope this helps.

Marriage and Birth Records

dinkhud2 — 2012-08-07 16:18:20Z

I am trying to trace an ancestor's earlier days in SC. He married a woman in 1887 born in SC to parents from Germany. They had two children, 1887 and 1889 before relocating to Washington D.C. before 1900; one child lists his birth place on his draft registration in 1918 as Walhalla, S.C. The father's name: Logan B. Abernethy; the wife and mother: Mary R. Leopold. Are marriage records available for the 1880 to 1888 period and also birth records for 1887 thru 1889 for this region?

Re: SC Cemetery GPS Project

wfdarnell — 2012-08-03 18:02:26Z

Thanks for replying Paul, Searching is part of the fun, like a big puzzle.
Wanda Darnell

Re: Cleveland Plantation

DoAnd-C — 2012-08-03 13:28:55Z

GOOD GRIEF.....it is standing close to the church??? I was right there.....OH WELL it's close enough to give it another GO!!!
Thanks PAUL!!!!

Re: Cleveland Plantation

Paul_NN8NN — 2012-08-03 11:51:50Z

Is this the monument your looking for? I have no idea what it says.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=old+madison+church,sc&hl=e...

The thing looks like a chimney and can can easily be seen from Hwy 123.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=old+madison+church,sc&hl=e...

Re: SC Cemetery GPS Project

Paul_NN8NN — 2012-08-03 11:34:18Z

Visit http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scoconee/Cemetery_GPS/ and look around.

Things you need to keep in mind -

- Churches in remote area were often called Union Churches. That's where a church was shared by several different denominations.

- Church names often changed with the passing of time.

- As church membership dwindled, buildings were ofter sold to other church denominations.

- There's times when no one knows the name of a cemetery and it's simply called a Unknown Name Cemetery --- it may be for a historical church...

Never give up searching around. http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scoconee/searching.html

Re: Cleveland Plantation

DoAnd-C — 2012-08-02 23:43:45Z

Well I looked for UNCLE'S monument and did not find it...I had the GPS I was right where I was suppose to be...across the road from Madison Baptist church...but nothing but weeds and trees...on down further is a cemetery with CLEVELAND, REYNOLDS (which is my line) and several other surnames...but no monument.
I was SHOCKED to find it not far from where I live.... I intend to try again!!!
MY straight line is through brother ROBERT...

Mount Pleasant Methodist Church

wfdarnell — 2012-08-02 22:05:07Z

Does anyone know if there is a Mount Pleasant Methodist Church in Oconee or maybe Pickens and if there is a cemetery there.
Thanks
Wanda Darnell

Re: Ernest Sterner

J_Seni — 2012-07-26 13:46:19Z

Thank you for the information, I appreciate it.

Re: Ernest Sterner

Paul_NN8NN — 2012-07-26 11:11:57Z

C98,STERNER, Ernest L., b.1891, d.1970, double marker with stella h. sterner
C98,STERNER, Stella H., b.1880, d.10-nov-1983, p. henry harrison & mary jane
howerton hart, h. ernest l. sterner,

C98 = Justice Family Cemetery

http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scoconee/cemetery-html/oconee....

Looking for info on Ernest Sterner Family

J_Seni — 2012-07-26 00:40:49Z

Looking for any information on Ernest Sterner and his children. He was my Grandmother's brother. He was born in Illinois. I know he was in Vermont for a while and then settled in Oconee.Any information on his children would be appreciated.

Thank You

Archibald McDonald (1815-1900) of Pickens/Oconee Co. SC

amybazar — 2012-06-15 13:49:11Z

Looking for information on the parents of Archibald McDonald, b. 1815 in South Carolina, married Mary Ann Crenshaw about 1844.
I have seen some family trees that have Calvin Archibald McDonald as his father, but haven't seen anything to substantiate this.
Archibald's family:
Wife: Mary Ann Crenshaw (1823-1884)
Children: Matthew Thomas (1846 – 1914), Frances Malissa (1848 - ?), Mary Elving (1850 - ?), Owen Archibald (1852 – 1900), Martha Louise Jane (1854 – 1936), and Sarah Kathryn (1869 – 1947)

Would love to correspond with anyone researching these families! Thank you!
Amy
amybisa@gmail.com

Re: Wilson Family - John Thomas Wilson and T. Wilson (Ireland)

harmonyizmine — 2012-06-07 00:26:48Z

Thank you for responding! I have sent you a personal e-mail back.

Re: Sumpter Dean

susanbbooker — 2012-06-01 19:50:28Z

There are often differences in birthdates between census and birth certificate records. The important thing is to look at multiple census records and follow the names of the family members. I think that the ones I posted are for your Sumpter/Sumter. Often a person did not know their actual birthday or yr. They did not need to keep up with them the way we do now. There was no social security numbers or anything like that. People who were dirt farmers didn't make enough money to pay taxes. The didn't celebrate birthdays the way we do now and when they had so many children unless the actual date was recorded in the family Bible it was often forgotten and they just tried to remember what was happening at the time in order to estimate a birthday i. e. were they planting or harvesting, was it hot weather or winter, that sort of thing. That's why finding a Bible record is so important in genealogy. Usually the parent recorded it soon after the birth of a child. Until the started requiring birth and death certificates there was no central records kept for those events. Some church records recorded the date of a christening or burial and weddings and those are good to find to estimate the year but I have not had much luck finding churches in the South with those kinds of records.

Center, Oconee County, S.C.

wchappelear — 2012-05-31 15:51:01Z

Census for 1900 & 1910 show my grandmother Maudie E Haulbrooks as being born & living in township of Center. Her parents were Robert & Mannie L Haulbrooks. Any info about Center or my grandparents will be appreciated.

Re: Wilson Family - John Thomas Wilson and T. Wilson (Ireland)

ggwilso — 2012-05-31 15:31:15Z

We share a common ancestor in John Thomas Wilson. I have been pondering this problem for several years. While I have some ideas I have not satisfied myself at this time. We have some relatives who have made there tree private at this time who feel they have solved this problem but I do not think they are correct. I have sent you a message through Ancestry.com with my email address. I will be happy to share with you what I know and what I suspect.

Re: Sumpter Dean

harmonyizmine — 2012-05-26 05:41:01Z

Thank you! However, I have looked at the death certificate and the census and the confusing thing is the Sumpter Dean I have has birth date of Aug 1870. This information was gained from the Census. I wondered if that was the same person and maybe someone got the records wrong?

Re: Sumpter Dean

susanbbooker — 2012-05-26 03:48:21Z

Per his death certificate Sumter Abner Dean was born 14 Aug 1866 and died 11 May 1933 in Anderson Co., SC. His parents were Joe Dean and Elizabeth Chambler.

1900 living in Oconee Co., Center

wife Sallie J. Sept 1874

children listed:

Margie O. Dec 1890

Sherman J. Dec 1892

George L. Mar 1895

William L. Apr 1896

Hassie Sept 1899

1930 census he is living in Anderson Co.

Hope this helps!

Sumpter Dean

harmonyizmine — 2012-05-25 04:26:12Z

Hello, I am looking for the parents of my 2nd great grandfather, Sumpter Dean. Family stories say his mother was "Amandy." Other than that I have no information. He was in the Oconee area in 1900. Any information or leads are welcome. Thanks!

Sumpter A Dean (1870 - )
is your 2nd great grandfather

Hassie Dean (1899 - 1985)
Daughter of Sumpter A

James Norman Wilson (1922 - 2003)
Son of Hassie

James Dean Wilson (1955 - )
Son of James Norman
Father

Wilson Family - John Thomas Wilson and T. Wilson (Ireland)

harmonyizmine — 2012-05-25 03:41:30Z

Hello,
I seem to have hit a dead end in my research. I am trying to find out who John Thomas Wilson's father is. According to his burial information, his father was T. Wilson from Ireland and his mother was last UNKNOWN Johnson from South Carolina.

John Thomas Wilson
Birth: Jan. 7, 1861
South Carolina, USA
Death: Nov. 6, 1924
Greenville
Greenville County
South Carolina, USA

Son of T. Wilson (b. Ireland) and unkn. Johnson (b. SC); husband of Bettie E. Smith

Spouse:
Elizabeth Smith Wilson (1868 - 1921)

Children:
Norman S. Wilson (1896 - 1977)*
Thomas D. Wilson (1898 - 1936)*
May Belle Wilson (1902 - 1919)*

Detail
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=89...

Web Address
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=89...

Re: William John Hunnicutt

Bobhist — 2012-04-25 15:06:18Z

Whoa, I noticed your mention of a Beeman in early Pendleton (Oconee) County. I have had a years long problem trying to find a Samuel Beeman/Beaman who married a Hannah Winebrenner in S.C., and went to Illinois. Can you, please, point me to what Beeman information you found? Bob Stevens, bobhist@yahoo.com

Re: William John Hunnicutt

EllasGranna — 2012-04-25 14:00:34Z

I've been searching for information on my J.B. Hunnicutt for years. Does this ring any bells for anyone? J.B. Hunnicutt on 1870 Seneca Township (Walhalla), Oconee County, South Carolina census: age 70. 1880 census, same location, J.B. is missing; Mary E. age 33 as head of household with children Martha E., James M., Dora E. (my greatgrandmother), Mary Esther, and Malinda Russell (Mary's mother).

Figure that Mary was J.B.'s second wife because of the age difference. In 1870 he listed as age 70, and she is age 25.

Does anyone have these names in their family?

Re: William John Hunnicutt

JohnFSmeltzer — 2012-04-25 13:22:40Z

Interesting ... I just received this via Oconee. We've been working as recently as today on Family Finder (autosomal DNA) matches to both HONEYCUTT and HUNNICUTT family members with some form of tie to our SMELSER and BEEMAN families also with early Oconee County ties ... SMELTZER MT. and SMELSER Creek are in Oconee County and later our George SMELSER (SMELTZER), seen in old Pendleton 1790 and 1800 moves to the St. Charles, Missouri area (and Edwardsville, Upper Alton and Woods River, Illinois). I'd be interested in comparing notes as well.

Re: William John Hunnicutt

igelsp — 2012-04-25 13:05:26Z

Well, hello cousin! I'll send you a private message and we'll connect. I'm excited that you found this thread and responded!

John Thomas Lyles

gayletown1 — 2012-03-21 13:51:57Z

Looking for parents of John Thomas Lyles (1849) married Laura Priscilla Colvin in Jckson Parish LA. Probably from Chester Co SC. Father Thos Lyles (Thomas S? Thomas Jr.?? about 1810. Mother Jane Hixon? Hill? about 1825.

Re: William John Hunnicutt

Tamaralynns — 2012-03-11 22:42:04Z

I would like to share information. I connect through William John (son of William John and Martha Elmira) who married Victoria Kirtland.

Re: William John Hunnicutt Descendants

Tamaralynns — 2012-03-11 22:39:01Z

I would like to share information with you. I connect through William John who married Victoria Kirtland.

Harvey Family

ngaheritage — 2012-03-05 05:04:55Z

Seeking info on James Washington Harvey, Sr. (b. 25 May 1845 Virginia)and his wife Nancy L. (b. abt. 1849 in SC). James Harvey shows on census that his parents were both born in KY. Nancy shows her parents were both born in SC. I would like to know the parents of both James W. and Nancy L. They had two sons: James Washington Harvey, Jr. and John Pinkney Harvey. Later, James married Martha Shedd, and they had several children. Any help appreciated.

Re: Madison Thrift - b. 1854 m. Mandy Smith

ngaheritage — 2012-03-05 04:50:52Z

Still searching for any information on Amanda "Mandy" Smith.

Re: Powell and Cothran

JamesArnold39 — 2012-01-29 07:51:14Z

I see that you posted a good list of the Berry Wilson family, including Della Wilson (Brannon). What is your connection to her?

I am a greatgrd son of Berry Wilson.

James