I have been able to trace my family in the Edgefield District of South Carolina back to John Salter (1786-1859) and Hannah Eidson (1824- ). I am interested in ancestors of this specific John Salter; when this branch of the Salters first arrived in the Edgefield District; their possible relationship to the various James Salters and their European origins. I will be glad to furnish any information I have on the Salters or Sheppards, in whom I am also interested. I can trace the Sheppard link back to James Sheppard ( - 1771) and Janette Riddle ( -1820). I am also very interested in information on the family of Jesse Zebulon Salter (1850-1910), my ggrandfather.
I look forward to responses.
John Salter

I am new at this so I don't have much yet. My information on Salter history only goes back to William R. Salter of Saluda County, SC. I don't know exact dates of birth or death, but he fought in the Civil War and died in the battle of Franklin, TN in December 1864. He was married to Harriet Webb (3/17/1823 - 7/16/1909) and had five children. I'm interested in tracing this line further. I wonder if our Saluda County Salter's are connected.

I just found out my gggrand was Susan Elizabeth SALTER King b:1822 ?? d:1879 Limestone Co, TX. She m Bardin King in AL, but the families go back thru GA to Wayne Co., South or North C?? So I am just fishing I guess. Still excited to have this much info on her. If this touches your line pls let me know Good hunting

John, I am Greg Salter from Conecuh County, Alabama and I have also traced my family to Edgefield, S.C. to a James Salter born 1767 and he had a brother named John and one named Benjamen. If I can help please let me know and I am sure you can help me if you have any information on the Salters in S.C. Thanks Greg.

Your query sure piqued my interest!! My gggrandfather, James D.B.Salter had a brother John Webb Davey Salter, born 14 Sep 1786, Tiverton, England, who died in Pineville, South Carolina, 8 Sep 1814. I've found no additional info on him. If this is the same John Salter, I'd love to correspond with you.
Pam

My father and I are seeking information on the parents of his ggfather, Lemuel Salter, born 1850 Edgefield District. Lemuel married Grace Denning, the daughter of the Augusta postmaster, originally from Maine. We have lots of info on that side through the DAR, but we do not know who Lemuel's parents were. We suspect there is some connection with John Salter/Hannah Eidson as some relatives were given the middle name Eidson. Have you found a complete list of the children of the John Salter-Hannah Eidson marriage? Would so appreciate knowing where to find this info!

This Salter/Eidson thing is really interesting! I am trying to find information on my ancestor, James Salter. b. 1767. He may have been married to Ann Partin. Samuel Salter b. 1787 in Edgefield District SC was my ggggrandfather. Was he their son? He is buried in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Wilcox Co. AL.

Sylvia Salter Eidson

This Salter/Eidson thing is really interesting! My ancestor, I think, is James Salter, b.1767 and married to Ann Partin. Samuel Salter b.1787 is my ggggrandfather. Was he the son of James and Ann? Samuel is buried in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Wilcox CO, AL.

Sylvia Salter Eidson

John Salter b. about 1786 d. 1849 m. Hannah Eidson b. about 1786 d. before 1847
children: Sarah Salter b. 5/16/1807, James S. b. 1808, Mary "Polly" b. about 1810, William b. about 1811, Samuel b. about 1812, Gideon b. about 1814, SIMEON JACKSON b. 2/28/1815 d. 7/8/1855, Lemuel b. 8/13/1819, Fredrick b. 1822.

Simeon JACKSON married Nancy H. Dean b. 2/20/1818 d. 10/18/1894
children Benjamin 5/18/1839, Evaneline 7/20/1840, P. Bethany 5/19/1842, John R. b. 11/1/1843, James P. 8/23/1845, Lemuel McDuffie b. 2/5/1848, SIMEON C. 2/5/1848, Lewellyn b. 1850, JESSE Z. b. 11/23/1850, Josiah D. b. 1/11/1853, Christopher??

Hope this info helps!

Tons of information on Salter families of Edgefield County, South Carolina. Trying to find more info about James Salter b. about 1786. Will share all that I have.

Susan
Suenann@Comcast.net

Dear Susan-
Your message slipped by me for awhile but I am very interested in the Edgefield Salters. I have a reasonably complete Salter geneology back to, I believe, the John Salter you reference but have been unable to make the link between those Salters in the Edgefield District and who came over from where in England. I would also be interested in sharing any of my information with you and in your information on Edgefield Salters.
Thanks very much,
John F. Salter