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Vickie Franklin, IN LBKFLA@aol.com	Owens There were 2 Lafayette Owens born in Laurens Co. in the late 1870s. One was married to Pauline. His first name appears to be Rapley. On FamilySearch.com they list this (Rapley) Lafayette as the son of Gabriel and Lucinda. His sons were John R. and Norbert and his daughters were Cora L. and Olettie. In the 1910 census this R. Lafayette is listed as a farmer in Dials Township. However, I recently made a trip to SC and discovered (Rapley)Lafayette's obituary in your county library and his parents were NOT Gabriel and Lucinda. Does anyone know about the Lafayette that is the son of Gabriel and Lucinda (Cheek)? I know that the rest of his family moved to Greenville Co. before 1900, but by that time he was a grown man. I do not find my Lafayette in any city directory, cemetery, or census list in Greenville or Laurens County. Also, many family members from my Owens family died around 1913. Does anyone know if there was a flu or cholera outbreak about that time? January 2, 2004
Dennis W. Williams Villa Rica, GA DennisWGA@juno.com	WILLIAMS - PINSON My Thomas Barnes Williams & Hannah Pinson Williams family moved from LAURENS CO. SC to Carroll Co GA 1831-1832. They lived on the waters of Raburne Creek. We have started DNA testing on our Williams Family to try and connect with other WILLIAMS families from early Laurens Co. You Can find our test results at familytreedan.com. Williams-Group 3. We would like to make contact with other Williams from early Laurnes Co wishing to talk, or take part in the DNA testing. Thanks Dennis W. Williams 326 Rockmart Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180-1124 770-459-1564-H; 770-313-8453-C; January 4, 2004
Janice G. Branch Palm Bay, FL gjbranch@digital.net	Branch In the library book, A New index to abstracts of old 96 and Abbeville District Wills & Bonds, I see the names Betsy Branch and beside it the number 43. I also see the name John Branch and beside it is the number 43. I'm not sure if the numbers indicate pages or books. I would like to see a copy of that abstract (or bond or will). Even if I could not see the abstract, if I could see the year the document was created, it would be helpful. I know I can order through the SC Archives, however, I don't know if these people are truly my family. I believe they are but I would pay $20 to the Archives for nothing if they are not my family. Do you have any way to look up that information? 1630 San Filippo Dr., SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909 January 9, 2004
Sharon Davenport Pagosa Springs, CO jsdavenport@centurytel.net	OSBORN I am searching for the ancestors of Benjamin Osborn born 1783 in S.C. He married Leah Stark in S.C. His family may have come from VA but have no proof. His father may also have been Benjamin and he may have been orphaned, but, again, no proof. He and Leah crossed the Sabine River 25 Dec 1825 to Texas with Stephen F. Austin. Benjamin signed alliegence with Mexico for a league of land. He died 1828 before getting the land. Most of his living children were born in Giles Co. TN. My ggrandfather, Claiborn, was born in Matagorda, Brazoria Co., TX. I would appreciate any help you might have. I have been at a dead end for a long time. Thanks. Sharon Davenport P.O. Box 4785 Pagosa Springs CO 81157 January 10, 2004
James Bonds Tuscaloosa, AL JVBonds@aol.com	BONDS / GRAY I am looking for information on William Bonds.He was born in 1801 in S.C.He married Naomi Gray in 1819. They moved to Al. in 1827 with 2 children.They settled in Pickens Co. Al.Any information about them will be appreciated. January 11, 2004
Walter Sandford Wells Greenville, SC sanwells@mindspring.com	WELLS / MCCLINTOCK I am looking for George W Wells, died 1844 and was married to Margaret Raine. They were traveling through South Carolina from North Carolina to Georgia in 1944. January 12, 2004
joe beal harrisburg, IL beal76@yahoo.com	MCDOWELL / MORSE Need information on Alexander McDowell (b. abt.1800) and Precious Morse (b. abt. 1805). They were both born in S.C. They married there and then moved to Caldwell County, KY. I would like to know anything on this couple, especially the parentage and siblings of Alexander McDowell. . Thank you in advance January 13, 2004******
Robert T Weaver Jackson , TN bweaver@sericol.com	Wells, Overby Trying to locate information on Moses Wells, b. bef.1800 supposedly married to Mary Overby, and had a son named Washington Wells who moved to MS. I have questionable information that says the Mary Overby was daughter of Meshack Overby. January 17, 2004
David Tillman imarebiam@yahoo.com	Jones, Elledge In Union Baptist church cemetery,(old Quaker Rd.), there is A William Y. Jones, and Thomas J. Jones at the back of the cemetery, about midways down. There is a woman's grave to the left, the mother, then a man to her left. I cannot read his first name or dates. Does anyone know who this man is, and his dates? Is he B.A. Jones, and if so, what do the initials stand for? Is there an Alfred Jones in this cemetery, and is it possible he is the same man, and if not him, where exactly is he buried? I am also needing to visit the Elledge family cemetery, and need to know exactly how to get there, and who to contact about going on the property. Thanks for any help you may render. January 17, 2004
Nancy Holmes Simpson elroy@next1000.com	Ball Butler Looking for verification of a marriage bef. 1828 between Elizabeth Ball, b. ca. 1802, dau. of George Ball and Anthony Butler. Also looking for any information on either person or family separately or together. I believe this couple are the parents of my 2g grandfather George Ball Butler, b. 1828 in SC. On a query that is listed on your web site you have an old email address. Please change my email to January 17, 2004
Christina Griffin Woodbridge , VA rlt1derl@comcast.net	Waldrop/Prather/Bobo/Craig Trying to find information on my gggrandmother Nancy E. Waldrop b. abt. 1836 who we think was originally from Laurens. She was married to William G. Prather who was killed at the Battle of the Wilderness in 1864. Their children were my ggrandmother Missouri (ZueSue) who married Jesse Bobo, John Perry, Ellen, Thomas and a couple of others. Nancy remarried a man named John Craig and they moved to Cross Keys. Nancy appears on the 1870 census as Nancy Craig and Missouri's death certificate lists Nancy Craig as her mother. I can find no record of her after the 1870 census. I have looked in several cemeteries including Wattsville in Laurens where Missouri and Jesse are buried, Padgett's creek in Union were most of the Bobo's are buried and a couple of others in Cross Keys but can't find anything. I live in Va. and only get to S.C. about every year or so. Any help would be appreciated. January 17, 2004
Annette Madden Oakland , CA amadden45@yahoo.com	CROUT / MILLS Looking for descendants of Sam Mills (1862-1938) and Florence Crout Mills (1867-1959). Both died in Laurens, buried at Rocky Springs Baptist Church. Children were Marnie, Leila, William, Ozella, Lula, Darling, John, Preston, Adolphus, Fleming, Casper, Bertha, Ellen, Eliza, and Glenn. 510/594-9062 January 17, 2004
Dennis W. Williams Villa Rica , GA DennisWGA@juno.com	Williams - Pinson WILLIAMS-DNA testing is underway to clarify our WILLIAMS connections in LAURENS SC. We are hopeful all Williams family connected to Laurens SC will get involved and submit test to Familtreedna.com. Note section 3 in the Williams family test results, for Dennis Wayne & Thomas Earl, our connection to Laurens is Thomas Barnes (Barney) Williams b abt 1790 Laurens SC Married Hannah Pinson b. abt1795 Laurens SC. Look fordward to finding out more info. on other cousins from Laurens Dist. SC. Thanks Dennis W. Williams Phone 770-459-1564 e-mail, DennisWGA@juno.com 326 Rockmart Rd., Villa Rica, GA 30180; 770-459-1564 January 17, 2004
Harvey Nelson Chico , CA nelsonwebe@sbcglobal.net	Hudson / Dean/ Adair I am still trying to link how the Hudson's came down the old PA trail and finally settled in Gainesville Ga. during the 1800's. I believe they set down roots in SC first. William Hudson dates unknown; his son John Wesley Hudson b,1849 Ga., Married Sarah Caledonia Adair in 1877. John had two brothers, one was a Doctor and the other Frank Hudson a baptist minister. I believe william Hudson was even born in Ga. parents names unknown, that is what I need. January 18, 2004
Tommye McLemore Denver , CO tommyemc@wideopenwest.com	O'Shields / Osheal, Winn / Wynn I have a new e-mail add since the last time I placed a query. I am looking for the parents or siblings of James Henry O'shields born in Laurens County, Sc in 1848.I am also looking for the parents or sibling of Madison Winn b, in Laurens County, Sc in 1820. January 18, 2004*
Sandra Black West Stewartsto , NH sandeegb@earthlink.net	SIMS / FOSTER / GREER My g-g grandfather was George Foster, Nov 1847, who married Ella Alice Simms (1845). Her father was Greer Alison Simms. January 18, 2004
Jean Gregory Gadsden , AL wbgreg2@aol.com	Richards, Langston, Springfield Hartwell L Richards born 1823 in S. C., married Sarah Springfield,great granddaughter of "Dicey" Langston and Thomas Springfield. Would like to get in touch with any descendants of Richards. Some information (not verified) states Hartwell Luster, Sr. deeded land to Hartwell Luster and Robert T.Richards 330 acres to be devided equally after their mother's death. Dated 4 Nov. 1843 Greenville, S. C. This was witnessed by Thomas Springfield.Would like to know the father of Hartwell, Sr. and other members of family. Have been successful with lineage on Langston and Springfield. My grandfather James L. Richards was son of Sarah. Also copy of March 6, 1846 issue obit of William Richards, age 84 Greenville, soldier of the Revolutiona and was with the Army at Cambridge. Is he part of our family? My daughter and I are members of Big Wills Creek Chapter of DAR. January 18, 2004
Steve CO nich_steve@hotmail.com	LOMAX / HOLT / NELSON Researching ancestry / family of James Avery LOMAX, John HOLT, William NELSON of Laurens County. I have a little info from relatives but would appreciate any further info that might be available. I was very excited to find William NELSON's will on the Laurens Co. site. I will appreciate any replies. January 18, 2004
Carol Campbell Boca Raton, FL dc_boca@bellsouth.net	RIDGEWAY / WIENGES Interested in Rebecca White Ridgeway born 1792. Married John Henry Wienges of Charleston ll/27/1811. Rebecca died in 5/8/1864. She had wanted to be buried in St. John's German Lutheran Cemetery in Charleston by her husband and son, but due to conditions after the Confederate War was buried in Laurens. Is there a way for me to locate what cemetery she was buried? January 18, 2004
PATRICIA JOHNSON ETTRICK, WI obic@triwest.net	SWIFT / MC CREADY / COFFMAN / MC BRIDE I am serching for my families. some were born in kentucky and some died in kentucky Some were quakers and others were other reliogion Surnames are Swift/McCready/McBride/Coffman/ Skidmoore/Smith/Hanks January 19, 2004
Elsie Cahill Buchanan Dam, TX fishing93@grayce.net	William HENDERSON William Henderson came to American 1777_1779 His son bWilliam Henderson born 1869 in S.C. d in GA m Mary they had 6 children all b in S.C.Sarah { Sallie},Johm W.,Caroline, Nancy ,William, Archibold ,Richard ,Jesse b1829 in S.C. Thanks Elsie January 24, 2004
Theodore Cleveland jr. Bolingbrook, IL tclev@comcast.net	Cleveland looking for birth and death information of James Cleveland and parents born and raised in Laurens South Carolina 2023 Baldwin Way Bolingbrook Il. January 28, 2004
Jan McChesney jan.mcchesney@celebration.fl.us	BALL / CARITHERS NEED INFORMATION: MARY ELIZABETH BALL m. JAMES YANCY CARITHERS (b. Madison County, GA. Mar 12 1821 son of William C Carithers and Mary Ann Griffith) Mary Elizabeth Ball is from Laurens Co. SC..who are her parents? Where was she married? When was she married? They appear on the 1850 DeKalb Co Alabama Census and on land documents. Any help offered will be appreciated. Thank you, Jan McChesney February 2, 2004
Marti Roe Redding, CA martiroe@pacbell.net	BERRY - DAVIS Need further info. on family of Sanford BERRY and wife, Elizabeth of Albermarle Co. VA. Probably married in Laurens Co. about 1780. Children include: Annie (md Skelton); William (md. Chasity Ball?); Sarah (md. George Hunter); Christina or Tiny (md. William Davis); Edward (md. Becky Brookshire); John Lewis (md. Ann or Polly McMurtry); Samuel md. (Eliz. McMurtry); Joshiah (md. Milly); Margaret or Peggy (md. Leonard Carden) and Elizabeth (md. George Jones). Berry families moved to area of Dade Co. GA, Hamilton Co. TN and Jackson Co. Alabama. Sanford fought in Rev. War and lived in Coffee and Franklin Cos. Tenn. Would like to have birthdates and marriage dates of children and parents. Assume most were married in Laurens County. 1555 Pleasant St., Redding, CA 96001 530-246-2858 February 3, 2004
Karen Brandon Binger, OK Pearlval@aol.com	Forbes - Fleming We are looking for any information on John Forbes. His daughter Elizabeth married Joseph H. Fleming. In 1850 they were living in Laurens District. We are also trying to find information on John & Rebecca Brandon. Will be happy to share the information we have. By 1860 Elizabeth & Joseph were living in Pontotoc County, MS February 6, 2004
Janie Manasco Crofton , KY janie@vci.net	ADAMS / ALEXANDER / MARTIN Seeking information on soldiers listed in William Owens' Company and John Cooks' Company -- Revolutionary War and post-war. Especially interested in the families of Abraham Adams, James Madison Alexander, and William Martin. Any information is appreciated. February 7, 2004
Genny Schrader Surprise, AZ gennysch1@aol.com	SPENCER I am trying to find information on a William Spencer, his wife Sarah (Hill) Spencer. William Spencer died 24 March 1775. His wife Sarah died in 1755. Both are susposed to be buried in the Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Any information you could give me would be appreciated. Sincerely, Genny 15304 W. Evans Drive, Surprise, Arizona 85379-7052 February 8
Steve Erwin Rusk, TX steveerwin@earthlink.net	HART Curious if you show any record of Robert Warren Hart (born in 18th century) or his son Thomas Warren Hart or Thomas's daughter Eliza Hart. We think they lived in Laurens County. Land grants, military records, marriage or death records, anything really. Thanks. February 9, 2004
Robert White Acworth, GA 3_quails@bellsouth.net	White I am looking for information on a Nicholas White in Laurens County around 1788-1800. I know one of his children Barbara or Barbary was born in 1788 in Laurens county. Beyond that is very unclear. thank you February 10, 2004
A. D. Page, Jr. adpagejr@charter.net	Harrelson / Webb I am looking for Carsie Harrelson who married a mr. Webb from Clinton SC and burial is at Rosemont Cem Clinton. Is there any source or director for Rosemont Cem? Who maintains the cem? Where is it located at in Clinton? It has been approx 50 plus years since her death I think. Thanks. February 16, 2004
Bill Heins Bossier City, LA lnbheins@aol.com	McCrary Seeking info re: Matthew McCrary. Born in S.C. about 1798. February 16, 2004
Madeline Lutz Kilmichael, MS austin_lutz@bellsouth.net	HEWITT Searching for the ancestors of my ggrandmother Nancy Catherine Hewitt born in Laurens Co., Sc on December 5, 1823. One known brother James Hewitt. Nancy married D. Starling Nations around 1844. They moved to Miss. in 1840. Would appreciate any info. Rumor has it her father was possibly a doctor??? February 16, 2004
Barbara Channell, CA Cbarbie2000@aol.com	Waldrop & Gibbs What is the best way to obtain county obituaries? Thank you, Barbara Channell February 17, 2004
Charlie Hamilton Greensboro, NC chamiltongen@triad.rr.com	Dr. John METTS, Mary LEE Mary LEE, wife of Dr. John Metts, died Oct. 4, 1844, six weeks into their marriage. She was daughter of Horace LEE of Union County. Seeking information and burial site. Also seeking list of families buried in Odell's Chapel Cemetery. February 20, 2004*
Mary McAbee Anderson, SC mcmcabee@innova.net	Cooper, Culbertson I am looking for information on Joseph Cooper who is buried in Old Union Baptisit Church Cemetery along with wife Sarah Franklin. Is there any connection between this Joseph Cooper and Wilson Cooper, b. 1805 and died 1858? Wilson married Edney Culbertson b. abt 1800 and died abt. 1835. Thank you. Mary Cooper McAbee February 27, 2004
Darla Bostick Denton, TX darla6000@yahoo.com	BOX / BOLTON Trying to establish ties between two BOX families and two BOLTON families: MICHAEL BOX, SR b 1751, Laurens Co, SC; d 1820, Franklin Co, GA. He m Mary Margaret (Mollie) BOLTON. She was b 1755, Franklin Co, GA and d 1789, Franklin Co, GA. JONATHAN BOX Sr, b 1770, Laurens Co, SC; d: Abt. 1861, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co, MO. He m Elizabeth (Betsy) BOLTON, b: Aft. 1775 SC; d: Bef. 1860, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co, MO 2101 Woodbrook, Denton, TX 76205 February 28, 2004
Candice Waters Plant City, FL waterslanier@msn.com	GARRETT / JONES I am looking for the parents of William E (Edwin) Garrett b. 11/14/1821 d. 4/26/1868. He married Jane (Jincy, Jensie) Jones 12/24/1844 in Greenville County, SC by Rev. Joshua Gilbert. They had 10 children between 1844 and 1863. If ANYONE has any information, please let me know. William and Jane are buried in Clear Springs Baptist Cemetery in Greenville County, SC. There is a Nancy Garrett buried by him who died in 1861, born 1799. I believe this might be his mother. Thank you in advance for any information you may have. Candice Waters Address = 207 Maki Road, Plant City, FL 33563 March 3, 2004
Herb burgess Roanoke, AL herbburgess@yahoo.com	BURGESS Trying to locate the burial place of Joel Burgess, born Abt 1742, Bedford Co. Virginia and died February 1803, Laurens county SC. Have searched all cemetary records available from Laurens county to no avail. Any help appreciated. 63 County Road 2204, Roanoke, Alabama 36274 March 12, 2004
Anita McCray Columbia, SC halecounty@halecoal.org	MCCREA / MCCRAY / SPENCE / PARSONS Looking for any info on John McCrea married Malinda Parsons in Laurens Co SC, June 1822. She was the daughter of Isaiah Parsons and the families moved to Tuscaloosa County, Alabama in the 1830s. Who were John's parents? He served in the War of 1812 under Youngblood. I believe there was also a William McCrea who served in that unit. Later in Alabama they intermarried with a David Spence family also from SC. March 17, 2004
lisa johnson ware shoals, SC glamma44@yahoo.com	johnson,henderson, bentley,mattox looking for information on james elvin johnson married to zelia henderson on 3/19/1938 , james elivin parents are james noah johnson, mother lulu bently. zelia henderson parents are john ponkey henderson , mother either dora or easter madora mattox any other information wil be greatly apprecaited March 18, 2004
Bette Forgy Washington state texasjack@gorge.net	MOORE / FORGY / FORGEY I am researching my husband's family and I am trying to locate information on his Martha "Patsy"Moore whom married a Asa Jackson Forgy-Forgey in 1822 in Laurens County, South Carolina. Martha Moore was born 26-August-1804 in Laurens County, South Carolina and passed away the 14-May-1847, her father's name was William Moore, and she was suppose to be the great-great-granddaughter of the James Moore, first Colonial Govenor of South Carolina. Any information on the Moore family regarding Martha, her father William and his parents to James would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. March 20, 2004
Hazel Webster Kansas City, Missouri hazel123@sbcglobal.net	Hayes Station Massacre I just found out that my ancestor Clement Hancock was killed at the Hayes Station Massacre and I am trying to find out if his name is listed on the monument or if I can see a picture of the monument. Can you direct me to anyone? Thank you, March 21, 2004
Sherrie Wilkesboro, NC Meeka23384@wmconnect.com	Patterson Elisha Sylvanius Patterson died in Laurens August 07, 1885 and is buried in Bramlett Methodist Church Cemetery, Laurens, SC He was married to Nancy Cannon and she is also buried there. Elisha's father, David, died in 1852 in Spartanburg, SC and didn't move to Laurens until after the will was probated. There were 12 children born of this marriage. I'm looking for someone related to this family. 319 Midlawn Dr., Wilkesboro, NC 28697 March 24, 2004
Sandie Wade Oak Hill, WV swade1@earthlink.net	MOTER / MOUTERER / MOTERER Seeking information regarding the following: The 1810 census for Laurens, SC list Isaac MOTER, the 1820 list 2 heads of households, Jonathan and Selas MOTER. Any information on this surname would be greatly appreciated. PO Box 1018, Oak Hill, WV 25901 March 28, 2004
Bette Forgy Washington state texasjack@gorge.net	Moore / Forgy-Forgey I am researching my husband's family and I am trying to locate information on his Martha "Patsy"Moore whom married a Asa Jackson Forgy-Forgey in 1822 in Laurens County, South Carolina. Martha Moore was born 26-August-1804 in Laurens County, South Carolina and passed away the 14-May-1847, her father's name was William Moore, and she was suppose to be the great-great-granddaughter of the James Moore, first Colonial Govenor of South Carolina. Any information on the Moore family regarding Martha, her father William and his parents to James would be greatly appreciated. . Thank you. March 29, 2004
Helen Medlin hmedlin@charter.net	McKelvy I am searching for information on William McKelvy born 1-30-1792 in Laurens Co, SC, married to Frances ? born 1795 also in Laurens Co, SC. If there is a birth , death or marriage certificate, I would like to have a copy, I will pay a reasonable fee for these. If you have any information on these McKelvy's please send me a message, also I would like to know what Frances last name was before her marriage to William Children of this couple as far as I have them were: Noah McKelvy b. Aug 3, 1814 SC Joseph McKelvy b. Oct 1, 1815 Benton Co, TN Mary Mckelvy b. abt 1816 TN Narcissus McKelvy b. abt 1818 TN Samuel McKelvy b. b. 1818 TN John W. McKelvy b. Feb 20, 1819 Hall Co, GA Matthew McKelvy b. 1822 Aaron McKelvy b. Oct 3, 1828 Franklin CO, TN Jessie McKelvy b. abt 1830 Elizabeth McKelvy b abt 1830 William B. McKelvy b. Jul 22, 1833 Franklin CO, TN Elijah McKelvy b. Jun 12 1837 TN I really would appreciate any information on Noah's mother Frances, especially her last name before marriage to William McKelvy. Thanks March 30, 2004
E.M. Chamberlain Hendersonville, NC echamber@mchsi.com	TAYLOR / BROADWA Y / BROADAWAY John (W.) TAYLOR b.SC d. 24 Mar 1853 Monroe Co. Ga. m. Eady BROADWAY/BROADAWAY 02 Jun 1803 SC b. SC d.09 Aug 1837. Ten children per John Taylor Bible, all b. SC. Will Book B pg. l 342 Monroe Co. GA 1. Elizabeth b.02 Apr 1804 m. GLOVER 2. Mary "Polly" b.06 Jan 1806 m. Reuben TAYLOR 3. Dempsey b.05 Jan 1808 d.02 Jul 1863 M. Ann NOBLES 4. Jeremiah b. 09 Dec 1809 d. ll Sep 1864 5. Susanah b.23 Feb 1812 m. John KING 6. Bursheba b.14 Jun 1814 7. Charlotte b. 29 Aug 1816 m Thomas DUMAS b.NC 8. Cythia b. 13 Oct 1818 9. Tabitha Susan b. 15 Nov 1821 d. 11 Jul 1886 m. 30 Dec 1841 Wesley T. HENCELY 10. John W. J. b.23 Mar 1824 m. Eliza J. John TAYLOR returned to Laurens Co SC to sell property. Any information welcome. Will share information I have. April 2, 2004
nean tutor Hattiesburg , MS neantutor@aol.com	Ross, Vaughn, Wade Henry Garner Vaughn,married to Nancy Wade, died Dec. 1871 in Fountain Inn, S.C.Where can I find a copy of his will? 209 Georgetown Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 April 2, 2004*
Larry Martin Jasper, GA munch2@tds.net	Martin I am trying to obtain information on "Alfred Preston Martin and James M. Martin" who were born in Pickens County, but lived in Laurens also. I understand that the town of "Martin's Mill" now Joanna, SC (Laurens co) may have been named after them or one of the this line of Martin's. Alfred was born October 4th, 1841 and James M. Martin, Alfred's father was born around 1816. James married W. Frances (Winnie) Barnett. Could sure use some assistance with this. April 2, 2004*
LYNNETTE JONES WASHINGTON, DC KJLA3933@YAHOO.COM	HOOKER I am looking for information on Willie and Lula Hooker. I do not have much information but their children names are Wilbert, Sallie, Meausie, Lalla, Marion, and Ruby Hooker. I am in the process of putting together a family tree and any information is greatly appreciated. Again thanks for your help. April 3, 2004
Mary McAbee Anderson, SC mcmcabee@innova.net	COOPER / CULBERTSON / FRANKLIN Looking for information on Wilson COOPER b. 1805 and Seeking connection to Joseph COOPER b. 10 FEB 1777 and d.6 AUG 1842 buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Wilson is buried in ELLEDGE CEMETERY with wives (1) Edney CULBERTSON and (2) Matilda EWING. But other Cooper/Culbertsons are also buried at Union Baptist Cemeter. The Coopers descendants of Wilson and Edney hold their reunions each year at Union Baptist Church. We have no record of Wilson's parents. Just wondering if there is any connection between Wilson and Joseph. April 4, 2004
Jan Hughes Smith Rock Spring, GA jhsgran@aol.com	Hughes, Garrett,, Hughs Please visit my new web blog. http://www.hughestree.org/blog I post research notes and information. I am researching the Hughes family who lived in Laurens, SC in 1790. My focus is on George Hughes, (Hughs), who married Rhoda Garrett. There is information there from VA and the Rev. War as well. Thanks, Jan April 6, 2004*
Barry E.Hollingsworth seceshone@brinet.com	Hollingsworth Looking for cmetery in which is buried Taylor Terrell or Terrell Taylor Hollingsworth somewhere in Clinton. April 8, 2004
jackie hunter philadelphia, PA murdockjackie@aol.com	HUNTER / JONES I am searchimg for anyone who has information about my grandfather and grandmother,william and emma hunter. I am enclosing the names of their children.Mary,cindy.martha julia dan henry willie javan bessie beluah isaiah tincy pauline peter.The family lived in laurens and later moved spartanburg I would appreciate information from anyone that may have known the hunter family. 215-548-4165 April 13, 2004
Robert Franklin Gloster, LA bobf@sport.rr.com	FRANKLIN Anyone have a connection or information on this William Franklin, Birth:1802, Death:1876, Burial:City of Clinton Cemetery. Also known as: Clinton City Cemetery, First Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Inscription: Age 74y - Kind, Loving Father. The grave is in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina. 284 Lakeview Drive April 16, 2004
Patricia Gaddie Wellington , KS dgaddie@sutv.co	SHARP, ROSS I read somewhere and can't remember now but where, that there is a box with SHARP & ROSS family information either at the Laurens County Library or the SC State Historical Library. Does anyone know the name and website address of the one that owns this information? I plan on making a trip to SC the last week of July, and need to look at this information while I am there. Thanks, Patricia 401 Terrace DR, Wellington KS 67152 COMMENTS = http://alleyancestors.tripod.com/Patricia/id20.html April 19, 2004
Patricia Gaddie Wellington , KS dgaddie@sutv.co	SHARP, ROSS I read somewhere and can't remember now where, that there is a box with SHARP & ROSS family information, either at the Laurens County Library or the SC State Historical Library. Does anyone know the name and website address of the one that owns this information? I plan on making a trip to SC the last week of July, and need to look at this information while I am there. Thanks, Patricia 401 Terrace DR, Wellington KS 67152 COMMENTS = http://alleyancestors.tripod.com/Patricia/id20.html April 19, 2004
Jonelle Eureka, CA jonelle43@yahoo.com	KNIGHTON, FOWLER Looking for any information on Knighton and Fowler family from Laurens, SC. Here is the line Knighton Line: William Thomas Knighton, wife was Lucy Hughes Knighton children were: Bertha Knighton (my grandmother) She married Charles LeRoy (Roy) Fowler After 1920 I cant find any information on my grandmother, Bertha. I know when she married Roy my grandfather. They were married in 1917 in Laruens, SC. Bertha's parents were William Thomas Knighton and Lucy Hughes Knighton. I do need help finding information on Bertha. I think her middle name was Mae or Fay April 22, 2004
Patricia M. Claxton Aberdeen, MS pclaxton@vista-express.com	ADAMS / SMITH I am looking for any information about James Jasper Adams, born in Laurens County, SC on August 18, 1798 and his wife, Lucinda Smith, born in Laurens County, SC on November 9, 1804. Lucinda's father might have been named William or Stephen. They were married ca.1822 April 24, 2004
Jan Shavers Port St. Lucie Fl.	Cotton mills in Clinton SC Hi my name is Jan Shavers, and I am looking for any information about the cotton mills in Clinton SC. In May or June of 1931 my grandfather was supposely killed in one of the cotton mills. My mon was only six weeks old when this happened. His name was Henry von_Falkner or Falkener. After he died my grandmother moved back to Union SC with her 3 children, and gave them her maiden name of Gaines. And a few years later she remarried to a Toney. He is supposely burried in Clinton but I can not find him on any of the lists in the cemeteries. All through the years while I was growing up no one ever talked about him. And as I got older I was told to never ask my grandmother or my uncle about him I have tried but was brushed off.. I did try to ask my aunt several times but was told what ever you find out I don't want to know. My grandmother (Ethel Gaines Toney) and my aunt have passed away it's like they took it to their graves. My uncle is still living and my Mom but she knows very little . So if you could help me in any way I would be most grateful. If you need any other information please let me know. Thank You Jan S. April 29, 2004
Shirley Tomlin satomlin07@yahoo.com	Lewis, Dumas Where would I write for marriage records in Laurens County? Could I get a copy of marriage license as well as the application for marriage. I do not know exact date but in the 1830s, prior to 1837. Can anyone tell me the cost? 518 Garland Ave, Beaumont, Texas May 8, 2004
Eugene Horn Nash, TX ehorn@cableone.net	BAILEY I am looking for information about on my GG Grandfather,Robert Coley Bailey. He was born in SC on 5-15-1849. He had the following children: Maude, Sallie, James Warren (Born in Clinton, SC 7-31-1876), Lilly Alberta,& Alice. Need help finding his wife. Thanks so much. Eugene May 14, 2004*
David Whitehead Hohenwald, TN whit5879@bellsouth.net	WHITEHEAD / WHITTED Researching the Whiteheads who came to Laurens County in the mid to late 1700's from North Carolina. Trying to determine if any of their sons might have stayed in the Orange County area of North Carolina. May 17, 2004
Brenda McPherson Compton Greenville, SC bmcomppton@juno.com	McFerson/ McPherson /Forgy /Shirley I am researching James McFerson/McPherson who married Rachel Forgy/ Forgey in Laurens, South Carolina, James was b.1782 d. 1850. In the McPherson/Forgy Cem. there are 20 unmarked graves, one above ground and one childs grave above ground. Some of the Cannons are buried here with the McPherson's in this grave yard. I need the date James and Rachel Married and if anyone has any material on who these people that are burried in the unmarked graves. In James McPherson's Estate there are 13 slaves, James and William bought John Shirley's land, which was known as the McPherson Tract on Raburn Creek. JOhn Shirley: They settled in Craven and Berkely Co. S.C. Their first settlement in S.C. was called "Shirley Town" on Raburn Creek in what is now Laurens Co. S.C. On 11 Aug. 1768 a Royal land grant of 500 a. surveyed in Berkley Co. on a branch of Saluda River called Raburn Cr.bounded on all sides by vacant Land. Recorded 15 Feb. 1769 sig. John Caldwell. JOHN SHIRLEY, (of #l) b. 27 Aug. 1738 Culpeper Co. Va. On 28 Aug. 1767 he obtained a land grant of 200 a. on Raburn Cr. Berkley Co. S.C., md. Rebecca. On 31 Jan. 1788 he and wife, Rebecca, of Laurens Co. sold to William Mitchell 200 a. in Laurens Co. which was granted to John Shirley, 28 Aug. 1767, on Raburn Cr., wit. Aaron Starnes, William Goodman, sig. John Shirley, Rebecca Shirley. He died Laurens Co. S.C. 1816, intestate. On 11 Mar. 1816 Robert Shirley applied for letters of adm. bond John. Robert Shirley and William McPherson. At the sale was Aaron, Eliz., ohn, Robert Shirley, Jonathan Forgey, George Elmore, William McPherson. Joel B. Shirley stated his branch of the Shirley family set on Raburn Creek, known as Shirley Town and Fairfield Co. S.C. early in the seventeenth century, some time later part of the family set. in Elbert, Habersham and Hart Co. Ga.,however some came back to S.C., others set. Ala. and Miss., May 18 2004
Hal Gillam Boston, MA	GILLAM / SMITH Looking for information about Robert Gillam (1783-1869), born in Laurens District in October 1783, and his wife Jane Smith (1780-1851), who may have been the daughter of James Smith, a private in 3rd Continental South Carolina Regiment who drew 300 acres as Bounty for his three years of service [Source: South Carolina Historical magazine, Vol. VII, page 175 and pages 173-]. A Gillam family Bible shows Robert and Jane Gillam had five children: 1. Parred Gillam born June 22, 1809, and died September 18, 1825 (age 16); 2. Katharine Gillam born August 22, 1811, and married November 7, 1840, to Hiram Doss; 3. Elizabeth Gillam born December 22, 1813, and died September 24, 1820 (age 7); 4. Jane Gillam born March 25, 1816, and married March 26, 1840, to James Taylor; and, 5. Harry Gillam born August 11, 1819, married March 3, 1839, to Caroline Morgan, and died March 16, 1854 (my ggg-grandparents). Family relocated to Tallapoosa County, Alabama, prior to 1840, when Robert Gillam appeared in the census there as head-of-household with his wife and one of two surviving daughters. May 28, 2004
bobby terrt duthridge lake isabella, CA brwnlakotas @aol.com	addison /prather I'm looking for information on my family.My grandmother was Mattie Estelle Addison and grandfather was Norman Odell Prather.I have no knowledge of no other family members.I was in a foster home from the time I was 2 days old . I'm looking for any help that I can get. 2924 Claire St. Lake Isabella Ca. 760-379-5586 May 31, 2004
victoria davis clinton, AR	DAVIS / HENDERSON I am looking for any information on a (John) Caleb DAVIS b abt 1767 Laurens Co., SC m.Christine or Catherine HENDERSON b. 24 Nov 1771. They were married abt 1790 in Laurens Co., SC. Son,John Davis, born in Laurens Co,then a daughter Nancy. After moving to Tenn, they had a son named Caleb 1808. After the Earthquake the boys moved to Arkansas Catherine's parents Samuel Henderson b. 28 Nov 1740 TN and Mary Ann Waldrop b. abt 1738 Hanover, VA. I also really need info on Caleb's father who was born in Maryland. Thanks for any help! Please email June 4, 2004
rollin pearson broken arrow , OK gimper123123@yahoo.com	pearson/hunter/scurggs need information on ephraim pearson b.1810 sc/nc these childrens was b. in sc -deanna (deany)b.1831 joel b.1831---charles b.1833-parnelia b.1835--william b.1837-- they move to forsyth co ga app/1839-we thing laurnes co. or greeville co. not for sure. we are trying who his wife is.his dad name for sure. thank in advance. oklahoma pearson June 5, 2004
Lynn Crane Cantrell Anderson, SC GCANT25172@AOL.COM	CRANE/ LENDERMAN/ BEACHAM/ RILEY/ BARRON Am looking for information on the CRANE'S primarily but any help would be appreciated. Thanks! William Thurston CRANE was born (1828-29) in South Carolina as was Harriet LENDERMAN (1833,Greenville), his wife. He first appears on 1850 SC census living in Greenville Co. w/ wife Harriett being married within the year. Together they had 4 children. In order: James Thomas CRANE b.1855, d. in 1918 in Pelzer, SC Columbus Earl CRANE b. 1856-7(whom we think died at the age of 5) Emma CRANE b. 1857-8 Jacob Henry CRANE b. 1859-60 (This family was living in the Fork Shoals area before the Civil War) James Thomas CRANE m. Nancy (Nannie) Carrie BEACHAM in 1880 in Abbeville, SC They had 5 children. They were: Thomas Jefferson CRANE b. 1884 in Princeton, SC Minnie Sue CRANE Carrie CRANE Hattie Isobel CRANE William Thurston CRANE (This family lived in Laurens Co., andGreenville,SC and Hendersonville, NC) Thomas Jefferson CRANE married Mary Gaines ARNOLD and they had 6 children. They were: Carolyn Sue CRANE James Thomas CRANE b. 1915 Thomasine CRANE(she died in infancy) Frances Sarah CRANE Annie Hendrix CRANE(she died around the age of 5-6) Lewis Arnold CRANE (This family was living in Williamston,SC, Anderson Co. in 1920 for a short time and then moved to Pelza, SC) Much work has been done on Harriett Lenderman's side. She remarried after Thurston CRANE did not come back from the Civil War. She married a William A. BARRON and had other children. June 7, 2004*
Bob Philpot Lowell, MA bphilpot@yahoo.com	PHILPOT Looking for more information on the Philpot family of Laurens, SC. Solid information stops with Berry Watts Philpot, born May 18, 1888 in Laurens, SC. I am looking for information on Berry's family. Fathers name was James Philpot. Mothers name was Martha (maiden name unknown) - and is believed to be buried in Auguta Georgia. Martha passed away around 1891. James remarried to a Laura Saxton (Saxon?). James had 5 children during his first marriage, three died soon after birth. He then went on to have more children in his second marriage - not sure how many. One of Jame's children attended Clemson. Both the Philpot and Saxton family were believed to be well off, with James Philpot running a busy General Store in Laurens, and the Saxton family owning a large plantation in Laurens County. Thank you. June 9,2004
Barbara Dempsey Charleston, SC demp2004@bellsouth.net	Madding/ Mading/ Maddin I am looking for the history and ancestors of the Madding/ Mading/ Maddin family. They lived on the east coast, I have found them in Virginia and North Carolina. The name has also been spelled Madden. I have a will of a George Madding which I believe lived in the Laurens County area in 1842, this will names his wife and children plus friends/witnesses to his will. 38 Briarcliff Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 July 9, 2004
Benjamin Thompson, Jr. Marietta , PA lk2ph@aol.com	CHARLES JASPER THOMPSON I was born 6/26/1924 in Laurens to Benjamin and Mary Blanch Wilson Thompson, both deceased and buried in Laurens. One Earl Thompson, half brother to Benjamin, owned a general store in Laurens. Paternal g/parents buried in Laurens also, Charles Thompson, Missouri Poore. Would appreciate any info. Family moved to Union SC where father died in 1929. Orphaned children were sent to orphanage in Lexington NC in 1930. I was one of them. Can you help me? 212 Elk Ave., PO Box 25, Marietta, PA. 17547 (717) 426-1816 July 12, 2004
Benjamin Thompson, Jr. Marietta, PA	THOMPSON/COOPER/POORE/WILSON I am looking for cemetary and/or descendants of my g/father C S Thompson, 9/11/1956-5/3/1917, g/mother Hattie Marie Cooper, 1865-1934. Their children, Benjamin, my father, 12/10/1889-1/4/1929 and Earl, Tess, and Minnie. Earl once had a store in Laurens. G/father was married twice. First wife Missouri Poore Thompson, 1856-1884, second wife Hattie, my g/mother. my father, Benjamin, had eight children to Mary Blanch Wilson Thompson: Willie Mae, Blanche, Edna, Walter, Charles, Samuel, myself, and Frank. The four youngest, including myself, sent to NC orphanage upon death of father in 1929, thereby estranged from family until adulthood. P.O. Box 25, Marietta, Pa. 17547 717-426-1816 July 14, 2004
Julia Skelton Pell City, AL jwsduchess@yahoo.com	Simpson/Wright Could anyone tell me where the Wright/Young Cemetery is located in Laurens County? Some of the documentation I have says near Gray Court. I will be making a trip to South Carolina in a couple of weeks & would like to find my great-great grandparents' graves there - Gen. Thomas Wright & Nancy Simpson Wright. July 18, 2004
Steve Jennings Fountain Inn, SC rockwoodfarm_steve@msn.com	JENNINGS / BRYANT Looking for information on my GGF, John Leland Jennings. Born 1859. His parents etc. He was married to Jane Wix. Looking for information on my GGGF, Harrison Bryant. He was married to Elizabeth Thomason in 1859. Went of to the War and never returned. July 23, 2004
Travis Chapell findinganother1@aol.com	CHAPPELL / LEOPARD / GODFREY / BAKER I am looking for any and all information on a WILLIAM R. LEOPARD born 1814 in SC and died 1870 in Laurens Co., SC. He married JANE GODFREY whowas born 1819 in SC and died 1870 in Laurens Co., SC. Both of these 2 people are buried in CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH in Laurens Co., SC. I have in my records a total of 8 children being born by them. The childrens names are as follows: HUDSON BERRY, WILLIAM JAMES, THOMAS M., MATTHEW BENJAMIN, JESSE M., ELIZABETH, MARTHA J., and SANFORD A. I descend from SANDFORD A. LEOPARD who married ANNIE BAKER. Any help with any LEOPARD family that was living in LAURENS Co., SC around this time frame would be greatly appreciated. July 25, 2004
Janie Healer Davias Sweetwater, TX ddjdsd@sbcglobal.net	COOK / HUGHES Re: Previous queries for William Artice, Artice Samuel, Daniel or Daniel Raymond Cook as well as George Henry Hughes...my email address has changed. Still interested in exchanging information with anyone in either family line. Thanks. July 26, 2004
Sharon Patterson Royster Wilkesboro, NC Meeka23384@wmconnect.com	Patterson/Cannon I am looking for information on Elisha S. Patterson b. February 28, 1811 in Rutherford Co, NC and d. August 07, 1885 in Laurens, SC He was married to Nancy E. Cannon and they had 12 children that I'm looking for information on. 319 Midlawn Dr.; Wilkesboro, NC 28697 July 30, 2004
Janelle Cole Benson Alpharetta, GA janellebenson@bellsouth.net	COLE Am looking for documentation that Jeremiah Cole who was married in 1815 in Laurens County and then moved to Carroll County, Ga. is the son of Solomon Cole. August 1, 2004
TROY SMITHERMAN COVINGTON, TX regal1020@hotmail.com	ISAACKS / WASHINGTON / JENKINS I am searching for any info on Elisha Isaacks born in Laurens C. S. Co. around 1744 also a younger set of twins Elisha and Elijah Isaacks born 22 Feb. 1775. They were prominent in the war.Later, we know Elisha and his son Samuel Isaacks were in St. Claire Co. Al. by 1840. Greatly appreciate any help. 188 FM 2488, Covington,Tx. 76636 254-874-5898 August 2, 2004
Vera Blakley Manning, SC verablakley@msn.com	COPELAND / OWENS My grandfather was from Clinton, SC. His name was Robert Owens Copeland (born on November 19, 1882 and died on June 5, 1882). His nickname was Ownie. His mother was Mattie Owens Copeland. His father's name was Adolphes Miles Copeland. I am interested in any information that you have. Thank You, Vera Blakley Address = 8034354059---554 Woodside Drive, Manning, SC 29102 August 4, 2004
Mary McAbee Pendleton, SC marymac@famview.com	COOPER, CULBERTSON, BABB 6925 Liberty Highway, Pendleton, SC 29670 August 6, 2004
Steve L. McCoy Arlington, TX befree1@quixnet.net	MCCOY / TEMPLETON / PUCKETT / BURDETTE / HITCH / OXNER Searching for Charity McCoy's (1783-1820) wife of John McCoy (1764-1836) marriage records,church membership...any knowledge of an earlier or later marriage for John McCoy. Any church records showing Baptist church John McCoy was member of...Looking for info on John L. McCoy(1804-?) son of John McCoy married to Sarah (?)(1807 - Sept 1859) Any obituaries or burial info on either. Any info on Margaret Templeton McCoy (1846-1881) marriage records,obituaries...Any records of membership or burials at the Hopewell ME Church near Joanna, SC...any info on Emma Oxner or relatives she was 2nd wife of Alford McCoy(1832-1917) both buried in Hopewell ME Church cemetery near Joanna, SC Thank You Steve McCoy befree1@quixnet.net P.O.Box 171452 Arlington, TX 76003 August 9, 2004*
Sarah Jane Armstrong Gray Court, SC ArmstrongSAR@prtcnet.com	Owings Pioneer Day Owings, South Carolina Sept.11, 2004 Saturday Parade begings at ten. Step back in time with cousins by the dozen.A living history day. The Owings Museum will be open. It is a gaint Home Coming for upper Laurens County. It is a great time to share genealogy and meet cousins. Address = 2190 Curry's Lake Road Gray Court,S.C.29645 864 876 3712 August 11, 2004
Martha Smith Dothan, AL ridewiththatdevilnbf@yahoo.com	SPRUELL/ SPRUILL/SPREWELL/CULBERTSON/ GRIMES Would anyone on this list have a SPRUELL (sp.var. on SPRUILL, SPRUEL, SPREWELL) connection in SC, esp. Laurens Co. bet.1800 to 1850? Hopefully the following background info. might help someone come up w/ a few hints as how to find the parents of MAHALA SPRUELL (sp.=MAHULDA SPREWELL), my 4th Gr.G.mother I'm really stumped on Mahala's parents. Born in SC abt.1793, Mahala mar. in Laurens,SC abt.1814 ALEXANDER CULBERTSON & they had one child, NANCY CULBERTSON, in 1816. Mahala died in SC in 1818 as a young mother. Later (1834), NANCY CULBERTSON mar. Rev. JAMES A. GRIMES, Sr. in Laurens Co,SC. They migrated to AL abt.1850, eventually living in Shelby & then Jeffereson Co,AL. These are my 3rd Gr.G.parents. Meanwhile, to fill out the info. on this family, Alexander Culbertson mar. again by 1820 (to Elizabeth Johnson), eventually migrating to AL w/ his family abt.1850. In the group of people who also migrated w/ him at this time were some of the family members into whose families his children had married, i.e: WELDON (WELDEN), GRIMES, MARTIN, etc. Alexander Culbertson settled and lived in St. Clair & Shelby Co, AL before his death in 1875. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated, Martha Martha Smith, 526 Santolina Rd., Dothan, AL 36303 August 30, 2004*
MARY ELLEN KEATHLEY Greenville , SC mmekeathley@aol.com	Hudgens / Williams Looking for information on Sarah Sallie Williams Hudgens who died May 23, 1933 in Laurens County. Her husband was Ervin Hudgens. Her father was Newton (may be John Newton)Williams and her mother was Emma Lollis Williams. She was Cherokee. Any information on any of these would be helpful. September 1, 2004
Audrey Mabe Kenner, LA AudreyMabe@Remax.net	Looking for Descendants of William Manley of Laurens Co SC (married to Elizabeth Unknown; died about 1799). His will was proven 1 Jan 1801. I descend from his son: Vincent Tapp Manley (1778-1846) He was married to Nancy Kelley, daughter of Daniel and Sarah Kelley. Nancy was born 1784 in Greenville Co SC. Would like to exchange info. Thank you. September 4, 2004
Judy McKnight Germantown, MD grandmaferretlady@msn.com	BISHOP / SPENCE I am trying to find the ancestors of William "Archibald" Bishop and Martha Spence. Archibald was born in South Carolina about 1790 and enrolled in the War of 1812 at the Newberry District Courthouse in 1814. He married Martha Spence (her brother was John Holley Spence) and they had two children Samuel David Bishop born July 1, 1816 and William Abraham Bishop born Feb. 14, 1818 in Hopkinsville, KY on the way to Hale County, Alabama where they settled. I received information from a deceased researcher that Archibald was the son of Levi Bishop, but I have been unable to find anything on a Levi Bishop. The family was supposedly living in Laurens County, SC before their emigration to Alabama. This family emigrated with the Hills, McCrays, and Spence families to "Carthage", now Moundville in Hale County, Alabama. PO Box 4215 - Gaithersburg, MD 20885 September 7, 2004
Otis V. Goodwin III Poulsbo, WA sito@telebyte.net	Goodwin I am looking for information about John Goodwin (Goodwyn), possible spouse Rebecca (Jones?), who lived before 1789 in Laurens County, SC (Raspberry Creek area). John later moved to Franklin/Clarke Counties, GA & is listed in the 1790 census with "Silver" G. among others. (Can that be Sterling or Starling?) John may be a relative of Solomon Goodwin who also was in Laurens County, but moved to GA. John Had a son, Asa, m. Margaret Sawyer. They had had many children. Asa & Margaret had a son, also an Asa, who travelled to Atlanta area from Henry County GA to marry Emily Howard in 1830s. Soloman G. built the Goodwin Homestead in (now) Atlanta and Solomon Jr. m. Mary Howard there. Solomon Jr. had a brother either Sterling or Starling. Any data about or leading to John's ancestry and family will be most welcome and appreciated. I have much Goodwin genealogy data to share. 22398 Stargaten Lane NW, Poulsbo WA 98370 September 10, 2004
silas e lindley New Bern, NC geneandvera@always	LINDLEY william t lindley and thomas h lindley listed in 1880census for laurens ct.....i think this might be my grandfather and ggrandfather...i need help finding information about this line...thomas herbert lindley is my grandfather who was deaf/mute. i don't know much about him. i think he was born in sc.....thanks 406 pinecrest rd, new bern, nc, 28562 252 636 3426 September 14, 2004
Berry Kennedy Green Bay, WI nightman@surfbest.net	KENNEDY I am searching for the father and mother of Robert Pickney Kennedy, who married Anna Mae Hughes in 1867. Robert died in the Young's Community, Laurens County, SC on May 26, 1922. He was born in Laurens County, SC about 1851. Anna was born September 25, 1845, in Laurens County, SC, and died in Woodruff, SC on January 11,1923. Both are buried at Old Bethel Church Cemetery, Woodruff, SC. I have heard that his father may have been named Thomas (Kennedy, Cannady, etc.) He is my gggrandfather. I have no information on Robert's mother. Any information would be appreciated. You may write to me at: Berry Kennedy 331 McKenzie Lane Green Bay, WI 54311-5728 September 15, 2004
Pat MO hammons@cr6.net	WATTS I am looking for a Watts Family, who may have had a son Joseph born about 1818 and died by 1853. He seems to have lived in St. Charles County Mo area, while he was married. He had 4 known children between 1843 and 1849. Married a German lady by the name of Vreide. He is said to have had Indian blood (fact or Folklore?) Have no idea where he came from and no other clues. He is on the 1850 St. Charles Co. Mo. Census. He doesn't show up in Ancestry.com September 16, 2004
Wanda H. Shirley Gray Court, SC whshirley@bellsouth.net	Harper I am seeking information on a James S. Harper. I know that he and his brother, William Columbus Harper lived in Laurens County sometime between 1880 and 1900. If any one has any information on James or this family I would appricate hearing from you. September 21, 2004
Brenda Lee (Emerson) JONES GROVES, TX bljones00@aol.com	LEE / FULLER / DEBOW / BRADFORD / HOOKS BRADFORD OF SC/NC/COUNTIES ORANGE, NORTHAMPTON. LEE/FULLER/DEBOW OF SC/TN/KY COUNTIES SUMNER CO TN EAST; RICHARD & WILLIAM RICHARD RW PRISONER; WILLIAM RW DRAGOONS W/HENRY LEE. THESE FAMILIES WERE IN THE RW UNDER HENRY LEE AND WERE IN THE DRAGOONS. 4601 GRAVES, GROVES, TX 77619 September22, 2004
odle wood new bern , NC odlewood@aol.com	BOLT Looking for information on the Benjamin Bolt who is listed as being 85 years old in the 1860 census record of Hempstead County, Arkansas. I am unable to connect this Benjamin Bolt to the 4 Bolt brothers who migrated to Arkansas from Laurens County, SC, in the 1800s. Thank you. September 25, 2004
Audrey Manly Mabe Kenner, LA audreymabe@cox.net	MANLEY / MANLY / KELLEY / VOLRATH / ORR / CRENSHAW I live in Kenner LA, New Orleans suburb, and am planning a trip to SC. My Manley/Manly ancestors lived in Laurens Co in late 1700's and early 1800's. My ggg grandfather was William Manley. He died in 1799 and left a recorded will. I need help as to where to begin searching in Laurens Co. Any suggestions and info will be greatly appreciated. You may email me direct at audreymabe@cox.net . Many thanks. 80 Lucaya Drive, Kenner LA 70065 - 504- October 1, 2004
Mary Ann Bumgarner MANEAL13@aol.com	JONES / BROWN am looking for JANE JONES who m. MATHEW BROWN and moved to Indiana in 1803. Both would have been b. about 1750-60. I have their family on down to present day. Mathew came from Ireland at age 12 and fought in Rev. War. September 4, 2004
gimper123@cox.net	pearson researing ephraim pearson b.1809in laurners co. his dad was joel or samuell not for sure. any help ,would be greatful. oklahoma pearson. they move to forsyth co ga app.1832-45 October 6, 2004
Wanda Ham	BELL I am looking for the Cox who married Elizabeth Bell. They married about 1810-1813. October 7, 2004
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