Queries
from July - December 1997
Nicole Martin Thu Aug 7 20:04:04 1997
I am looking for information on George W KILCREASE, who was
born around 1812. Since I could find the KILCREASE name in
only Edgefield co, I was curious to see if anyone had
information on this family. George W KILCREASE was in Copiah
co, MS by ca 1839 for he married prob 1839 and had his first
child in Dec 1840. I would appreciate any information.
Rel Wed Aug 20 21:55:10 1997
Death records for Charlestown list a female BELISLE child, a
mulatto, circa 1780. PETER BELLEISLE was listed on the
Charleston censuses of 1800 and 1810 with younger male(s) in
the house hold. MARTIN BELISLE ( who later sometimes spells
his name Belleisle , like some of his descendants) is on an
1819 deed in Edgefield county and on the 1820 census in
Edgefield Co. with an adult female and a child. Martin moved
on to Georgia. Does anybody know more about any of these
people ? Are they connected? How?
Ina B. Morris Sun Aug 24 15:40:24 1997
Looking for anyone who is researching my family--ADAMS,
BURNETT, GRIFFIN in Edgefield Co. SC Ina Burnett Morris. John
Adams b. 1775-94 m Mariam. Jeremiah b. 1785 mSarah H.
Harralson. John J. Griffin b. 1797 m Mary.
Philip Wilson Wed Aug 27 07:48:43 1997
My g-g-g-grandfather,JAMES MAYNARD was a planter in
Edgefield, SC. He married MARY SCURRY CLARK (b. 1785, d.
1881). She was known as "Aunt Polly." James died in
1849. His parents were Nicholas and Catherine Maynard, d.
1817 in Edgefield. Children of NICHOLAS and CATHERINE MAYNARD
inlcuded WIlliam, John, James, Elizabeth, Nathananiel and
Mary. Children of James and Mary Maynard included James
Madison, Dr. John Washington (married Laura C. MURRELL),
Hampton, William Pinkney Thomas Pinkney, Elvira, Susanna and
Matilda. (I think Aunt Polly had flair.) I have no firm
vitals on James and Mary Maynard, and hardly a thing about
Nicholas and Catherine. I have info about the other
generations in my direct line and would be glad to share
dates with those interested. Also seekin info on the MURRELL
line from your area. Thanks!
Carey E. Smith Wed Aug 27 22:00:04 1997
Searching for ancestors of Julius Tilman C. HOLSTON, born c
1820, in S.C., according to the 1850 Dallas Co. Ala. cencus
and the 1870 Choctaw Co. Ala. census. The only Holstons in
the appropriate census records for S.C. were in Edgefield,
all named William or Moses. There is a William HOLSTON in the
1830 Dallas Co. Ala. census, but that isn't proof of
anything. Would really love to hear from anybody researching
HOLSTON.
Lynn Fraser Thu Aug 28 17:36:14 1997
Researching JAMES MADISON FRASER b. May 12, 1842 or 1843 in
Edgefield County. Believed to have a younger brother CLEMOND
CRILL FRASER b. abt 1847 in Marion County. Parents are THOMAS
FRASER and EMILY BURROUGHS. Moved to Florida abt 1849.
Believed to be descended from JOHN FRASER d. 1799 in
Edgefield County.
GWILLIS Sat Aug 30 18:03:36 1997
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON A HARRISON CURRY WAS TOLD
BY HIS DAUGHTER THAT HE WAS BORN A SLAVE AND WAS ABOUT 12
YEARS WHEN SET FREE AFTER THE CIVIL WAR. WAS RIASED ON DOBY
PLANTATION. NOT SURE ABOUT FATHER'S NAME COULD HAVE BEEN
HENRY CURRY. LISTED IN 1910 CENSUS AS BEING MARRIED TWICE
KNOW THAT ONE OF HIS WIFE NAMES IS ANNIE CARTER. UNABLE TO
LOCATE ANY INFORMATION IN CENSUS PRIOR TO 1910.
Dan Franklin Sat Aug 30 18:59:26 1997
Think this family might have an Edgefield Co, SC connection.
This is a first effort at a family group sheet for this
family. This is very SPECULATIVE and is based upon census
groupings in Madison and Yazoo Co, MS. Hope someone can help:
Name: Robert CARSON Sex: Male Birth bef 1770 Census 1830 in
Madison Co, MS (age 60) Marriages/Children 1. Margaret
Children John CARSON (abt 1790, SC-) Joseph CARSON (abt 1790,
SC-) William CARSON (1800, SC-) McClenon CARSON (1801,SC-)
Robert CARSON (1810,SC-) Armstrong CARSON (1814,SC-) Orville
CARSON (1818,AL-) Simeon R. CARSON (1819,MS-) Thanks for
assistance. Dan
Shelley Newman Sun Aug 31 09:19:27 1997
Am seeking information on the WHITMAN family that lived in
Edgefield County until about 1837, when Adam Whitman moved
his family to Perry County, Alabama. Adam had been born in
Edgefield in January 1815, & by the early 1830's had wed
Dorotha RICHARD. Their first 3 children were born here. Any
information on the parents of Adam & Dorotha, or any
other information at all, would be much appreciated. Thank
You.
Harry HUXFORD Sun Aug 31 19:24:19 1997
James E. SNELGROVE(b. abt 1843 SC) & Axie SNELGROVE (b.
abt 1831 SC) are shown on the 1850 Lexington Co., SC Census
as living with the Family of John J. LANGFORD. Looking for
info on the parents of James. I have seen Gen. books with his
parents listed as Julius SNELGROVE & Susie LANGFORD but
have not found data proving this. James married Barbara
Elizabeth EDWARDS(Dau of William EDWARDS & Milberry
CLARK) and settled in Edgefield Co., SC.
Hill, June Sat Sep 6 14:37:08 1997
HART, Marmaduke and Mourning Collum. He served in War of 1812
in Edgefield. Mourning's brother, Henry Collum, substituted
for Marmaduke when he became ill. Later they moved (including
Henry), to Wilkinson/Twiggs/Pulaski Counties in Georgia. I
have bible records of Marmaduke and Mourning. Can anyone
help?.
Lawrence Adams Tue Sep 2 14:42:53 1997
Can anyone please direct me to a source for landgrant records
in Edgefield SC before 1800? I am looking for a land grant to
Thomas Adams and other Adams brothers in Edgefield between
1760 and 1800..
Audrey O'Connor Fri Sep 12 17:41:59 1997
HUBBARD and GOLDMAN. I am searching for information on either
of these two names in Edgefield County in the late 1700's or
early 1800's. My great-grandfather was Andrew Goldman. He was
born in Tennessee in 1833. In 1850 he was living with a Clara
Hubbard, age 69, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Clara was
the widow of Dempsey Hubbard. Both Dempsey and Clara were
from Edgefield, I believe. A picture we have of Andrew has a
note that says his grandmother was a Hubbard, but we know
nothing about his parents. I know there were Goldmans in
Edgefield in the early 1800's but other than that we are at a
stand still. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Deborah Byrd Sun Sep 14 17:45:54 1997
MELTON, JACKSON Looking for information on the family of
Celia MELTON md Henry JACKSON 10 May 1831 in Edgefield Dist.
According to his application for pension from the Indian war,
Henry was born 1803 in Orangeburg dist. The moved moved to
Franklin CCounty FL and then was in Henry County AL by mid
1840's.
Martha Irwin Wed Sep 24 20:45:10 1997
SCOTT, James Seeking information for James Scott who married
Hannah BEALE and resided on land granted 1769. James died
1808 and his will was recorded 1804. I believe this James was
related to James M.Scott who married Katherine Key, daughter
of Thomas Key. Any further information on this James Scott or
Hannah Beale would be appreciated.
Lydia Grimes Wed Sep 24 21:30:54 1997
Seeking any information on these Edgefield names, BEAN,
YOUNGBLOOD, STILL, BLACK,TILLERY. Researching the family of
Jacob YOUNGBLOOD, his wife, Sarah STILL. Also researching
family of John M. Black whose father may have been John H.
Black. His mother may have been named Ann.
Michele Brooks Fri Sep 26 21:55:07 1997
Searching for the William CLARK who apears on the 1810 census
of Edgefield Co. Would like to correspond with other CLARK
researchers for the period 1790-1810 in the western South
Carolina area.
Tanya Smith Wed Oct 1 12:08:07 1997
I am looking for information on James Hall(b.1746) and his
wife Martha Botts(b.1750). I am also looking for information
on his son's, Armstead Hall, wife, Rachal O'Quinn (b. 1785).
Marlene Avery Thu Oct 2 09:47:14 1997
I am searching for information about C. D. MORRIS b. 1834 in
Edgefield Co. SC. He is listed on the 1850 census in NC as
Decatur, and in later census records as Churchwell Decatur
MORRIS. I am looking for info about parents and/or siblings.
Eleanor Colson Thu Oct 9 16:49:52 1997
I am really struggling with my HOLMES line. I have traced it
so far to Lebud HOLMES, b. abt. 1836, SC m. Ann V. Unknown,
d. January 23, 1880, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.
Children: Richard Marion HOLMES, Lilla HOLMES, several that
died as babies. Recently I came across this in a book: John
HOLMES m. Harriett MITCHELL, July 29, 1830, Harmony Methodist
Church, Edgefield District, SC. I have reason to believe that
these may be Lebud's parents. A Mrs. Harriet HOLMES is buried
with Lebud. Her birth year would be abt. 1809 which would
work with the marriage date. Edgefield District, SC is also
right across the state line from Richmond County, GA. Also a
Joseph MITCHELL, age 19, b. in SC is living with Harriet
HOLMES on the 1860 Richmond Co census which could be her
nephew. I also recently found a William HOLMES, b. abt. 1800
in SC in Richmond Co, GA in the 1850 census. He was married
to a Henrietta ? A Mrs. Henrietta WOODRUFF (possibly second
marriage?) is also buried with Lebud HOLMES in Augusta. Are
John and William brothers from Edgefield District, SC? Are
John and Harriet Mitchell HOLMES the parents of Lebud HOLMES?
I would appreciate any help with these HOLMES' and also with
the MITCHELL line.
Philip Wilson Tue Oct 14 12:30:39 1997
Seeking any information on Benjamin MURRELL and his wife
Rebecca HATCHER MURRELL. Her father was Benjamin HATCHER, b,
1744 in Edgefield. Benjamin MURRELL is listed in the 1810
census for Edgefield County. Their daughter was Laura C.
Murrell, b. 11 October 1840 in Trenton, SC; died 12 November
1905 and buried at Bun Pine Pleasant Cemetery, Saluda Couny,
SC. She married John Washington Maynard, b. 21 January 1819
in Edgefield County.
Frank Ben Couch,Jr. no/02/97
Surnames: COUCH
Need parents of Alexander B. Couch, b. Edgefield Dist,SC,
1814. Edward Couch shows in 1790 census, John Couch in 1800.
Alexander B. Couch was Baptist minister. He married in
Mobile, AL in 1836 where he was merchant. He died Mobile,AL
1882. Need info on families of Edward Couch and John Couch.
Will exchange information.
Ann Campbell 11/03/97
Surnames: SAVAGE, NAIL
Looking for anyone with information on the descendants of
Daniel Nail. Especially need info on his g-grandson, Asa
Savage.
Sandra Gilbreath 10/31/97
Surnames: LANDRUMS,
WESTBERRYS/WESTBURY
LANDRUMS and WESTBERRYS (WESTBURY ) of Edgefield Co.
My ggg-grandfather, BURTON LANDRUM , married ELIZA WESTBERRY
on 01 Nov.
1832, in Wilkinson County , MS..From my research , I know
that a rather
large population of LANDRUMS was in Edgefield Co. in the late
1700's and on
into the 1800's. Furthermore, almost every Mississippi
LANDRUM I've found
who showed a place of birth other than Mississippi, had South
Carolina
roots, usually Edgefield County. I am at somewhat of a
dead-end on tracing
these two .Could ANYONE with any connection to ANY Edgefield
Co. LANDRUMS
and/or WESTBERRYS PLEASE contact me .Other LANDRUM names that
I've found in
some way linked to BURTON LANDRUM are JOHN E. LANDRUM and
BETSY ANN
LANDRUM.Thank you for any help you might be able to give
me. Sandra Gilbreath
Melinda Tillman 11/03/97
Surnames: CRAWFORD,
FREEMAN
Trying to sort my Freeman/Crawford ancestors-
Descendants of James Freeman
1 James Freeman b: 1765-1783 d: Abt. 1841 in Edgefield Dist,
SC m. Mary b: 1765-1783 d: Abt. 1858 in Edgefield Dist, SC
......... 2 Caroline Freeman b: Bef. 1810d: Aft. 1859
............. +Wells
......... 2 Charles M Freeman b: Bef. 1810 d: Aft. 1859
............. +Cynthia
......... 2 Littleberry Freeman b: Bef. 1810 d: in bef 1854
......... 2 Mary Ann Freeman b: Bef. 1810
............. +// Harrison
......... 2 Sterling Freeman b: Aft. 1810
......... 2 Celia Freeman b: Abt. 1812 in Edgefield Dist, SC
d: Abt. 1852 in Union Parish, LA
............. +William Harris Crawford b: 09 February 1809 in
GA d: 17 November 1889 in Linn Flatt, Rusk Co, TX m: Abt.
1830 in Edgefield Dist, SC
......... 2 John Freeman b: 1815 in SC
............. +Rebecca b: 1816 in NC
Sonia Walker 11/4/97
Surnames: SIM(P)KINS
Seeking info on Eldred Simkins, father of Maria Simkins (d.
1844) who was the wife of James Edward Calhoun of Abbeville
Co. Maria lived & died in Edgefield. I would like to know
if she received enslaved Africans as part of her wedding
presents. She wed Calhoun in Feb 1839 and in Apr 1839 he
includes the "Edgefield Gang" as part of his
inventory. Thanks!
Becky Rummel 10/4/97
Surnames: STRINGER,
SULLIVAN
I am looking for John Sullivan of Edgefield Dist. SC who
became the guardian of Leroy and William Stringer upon the
death of their father William Stringer. Probate record was
dated 17 Feb. 1800. Elizabeth ? Stringer was executor. I
would like to know more about John Sullivan and his
connection to the Stringer family to see if he was possibly a
brother to Elizabeth.
Sandy 11/05/97
Surnames: EVANS
My ggggrandfather was Moses Evans, born in South Carolina in
1796. He eventually moved to south eastern Mississippi
in 1830-1853 or so, and several other Evans in that area list
Edgefield as their points of origin.
He named his children:
William, Lewis, James, Frances, David, Emmanuel, Erasmus and
Sylvannus.
Girls: Harriett, Nancy and Mary.
He married Susan (?) who was born in Alabama.
Bill 11/05/97
Surnames: CARTER
Searching for information on Captain Thomas Carter who died
in Edgefield, SC about 1787. His son, Jesse, was born there
about 1761. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks, Bill
Howard Burton 11/05/97
Surnames: BURTON
I have information regarding my family during slavery that I
may be able to
fill in the blanks for any African Americans with the surname
Burton who can
trace their roots back to Edgefield County. I would also like
to find out
how I can get more information on the following.
African Americans in the 1870 Census
Burton, Betsey State : SC
County : Edgefield Co.
Location : Saluda Division
Sex : Female
Age in 1870 : 40
Calculated birthdate : 1829-1830
Birthplace : South Carolina
National Archives series number : M593
National Archives microfilm number : 1494
Microfilm page number : 46
Race : Black
She was my great grand father's grandmother.
thank you
Howard Burton
Shirley Maynard 11/05/97
Surnames: FUDGE,
HOWARD
Jacob FUDGE, Sr and John HOWARD are possible ancestors for
Shirley. Please see if you can help fill in some missing
information!!
Thanks
Ron Bullock 11/06/97
Surnames: WEST,
MIDDLETON
Daniel WEST (b. 1779) of Edgefield Co. is being researched.
He married Polly Middleton in Clarke Co., GA, on 21 Aug 1806,
after both families had left Edgefield.
Ron Bullock 11/06/97
Surnames: HALSELL,
OLDHAM
Researching Thomas HALSELL listed in the 1790 census of
Edgefield, who married Mary MOBLEY. Reason HALSELL (s/o
Thomas) married Elizabeth OLDHAM in Clark Co., KY, on 25 June
1799 after both families had moved there from Edgefield.
Robert W. Sikes 11/07/97
Surnames: WILLIAMS,
NICHOLSON
Looking for info on Davis WILLIAMS and wife Abigail NICHOLSON
WILLIAMS. Have info on the NICHOLSON family but am stopped on
the WILLIAMS family with Davis. Who was his father? Did he
have siblings? Who were they? Any and all info greatly
appreciated and will exchange info with any and all
interested parties.
Thank you.
Kari Steinkamp 11/08/97
Surnames: RHODEN
I am looking for any information on Eli RHODEN born about
1825 in Edgefield, South Carolina and his father possible
Robert Thomas Rhoden.
David Henderson 11/11/97
Surnames: MITCHELL
I am looking for the parents of Sion Mitchell, b. 1814 SC. He
moved to Pike Co., AL by 1850. I believe he may be connected
to the MITCHELLs of Edgefield Co., as there is an older Sion
MITCHELL on the 1800 and 1810 census of Edgefield Co. Other
Pike Co., AL MITCHELLs whose names also appear in Edgefield
Co. include Josiah, Daniel, Lloyd, and Forest. Would
appreciate any help.
Henry Hancock 11/11/97
Surnames:
HANCOCK/HANDCOCK
I am looking for any information on George W. HANCOCK, b.
1820
in SC married to Elizabeth ?? bef 1838 with the following
children
Dionaeia HANCOCK, b. 1838, Marry Ann HANCOCK, b. 1842,
Frances Ann HANCOCK, b. 1845,
John Washington HANCOCK, b. 1849 in AR (family moved there
between 1845-1849).
Also, a Thomas HANCOCK, b. 1831 in SC was living with this
family in AR
during the 1850 census. Since Thomas is too old to be their
biological
child, but apparently moved with them from SC to AR (he would
have been
14-18 yrs old), I assume custody for him was granted to
George. Implying
that Thomas' parents died when he was young. Any clues would
be appreciated.
Hank
Cheryl Sanders Stewart 11/11/97
Surnames:
Steifel/Steifle
I am looking for information on any individuals with this
last name. Catherine Steifel, born abt 1833 in SC, married G.
Aaron Risner and this family moved from Edgefield Co, SC abt
1850 to GA. Catherine may have had a sister, Susan, born 1827
died 1895. Thank you in advance for any information on these
or others named Steifel/Steifle.
C. M. Clemenceau 11/12/97
Surnames: RHODEN/RODEN
Looking for information on the parents of Simpson Rhoden,
born about 1817 in SC. 1850 Census records from Edgefield Co.
list Simpson and his wife (Eliza Gregory) with 6 of their
children. By 1860, the family had moved to Sheridan,
Arkansas. There is no record of Simpson as a head of
household in the 1840 census. Am looking for parents and/or
place of birth.
Jim Barr 11/13/97
Surnames: BARR
Seeking information on my great-great-grandfather, Rev. John
Wesley BARR (b 1827, d 1893. I believe he was a chaplain in
the Confederate Army and was married to Sarah
"Sallie" QUATTLEBAUM. Would also like info on their
parents. Thanks, Jim Barr, email: sbarr@janrix.com.
Bonney McClellan 11/14/97
Surnames: GORMAN
Looking for any information on Nathan Gorman found in
Edgefield Dist. 1790 cenus. Died in Jefferson Co., FL in 1845
Doug Jeffrey 11/14/97
Surnames: Williams
Frederick William WILLIAMS II is found in Edgefield Co. in
1790 Census. I am interested in any bits on his 11 Children:
Frederick William, William,Jesse, Richard, Samuel, Margaret,
Daniel, John, Joseph, Philariah, Sarai ann. I know about
Samuel who married Elizabeth TEAGUE more than I know of any
of the others. Frederick II was married to Martha WELLS 1st
and
2nd to Nancy ??. Margaret was married to George POPE. Daniel
was married to Mamie Louise LOVELACE. Philariah was married
to Hepsby ASBILL.
Alisa Roop 11/14/97
Surnames: Frazier
I'm looking for the FRAZIER family (spelling of the last name
could have changed) My BENJAMIN CLIFTON FRAZIER
ggggrandfather was born in Edgefield Village in 1813. I know
that he showed up in Louisiana in 1841 and died there after
marring twice and having 8 children. I'm looking for his
parents, sibilings, and any info on when he left SC.
W. Peyton GEORGE 11/15/97
Surnames: GRIFFIN
Seek info on Jesse GRIFFIN, d. Edgefield ca 1807 with will.
Sons William GRIFFIN and my ggggf Beverly Allen GRIFFIN. Left
widow, name unknown, and three daughters. B. A. aka Allen was
in Jones, Walton & DeKalb Cos, GA 1820, 30 & 40 per
census and in Calhoun Co, AL 1850 & 60. B. A. and Elinder
? had known children, Mary (never married); Lucinda m James
Simpson, 1860; Cassandra m. Alberter PETTIT; Rachael m.
Columbus DAVIS, Martha F. m. Russell GEORGE (my gggf) all in
Calhoun Co in 1850s; Andrew Jackson (Jack) m. Sarah ? and
resided in Blount Co, AL until death in 1900. W. Peyton
George, 1601 Chapel Hill Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304
peyton@cais.com 202-833-1420
Anne Westbrook 11/15/97
Surnames: ALLEN
I'm looking for ancestors of my 3-great grandfather, Jeremiah
Allen b. c. 1778 in SC and died c. 1862 in Campbell Co, GA.
Another researcher has told me his father was also Jeremiah
and was born in Colleton Co., SC c. 1755 and died 1809 in
Edgefield County. Also that the earlier Jeremiah's father was
Josiah b. in Scotland or Ireland c. 1720 and died in Greene
Co. GA c. 1816. Does anyone have data to prove or disprove
any of this? Will greatly appreciate help and will share any
data I have.
Leon Courtney 11/14/97
Surnames: COUCH,
COVAR/CORVAR
COUCH/COVAR/CORVAR: Need information on par/sib/anc of
Alexander Bolen COUCH (aka:Deck) b.1849 d 1937 and w Ella
COVAR/CORVAR b.1854, d.1928. Both are buried at Phillpi
Baptist Church cem in Johnston, Edgefield Co. SC. It is
believed that Deck was a farmer in the Ridge Spring area of
Edgefield Co. Ch: George b.1878 m Ursula Auther, Jessie,
Bessie b abt 1886 m Ranson Bodie, John b 1889 m Leah?,
Alexander b 1891 m1 Bertha Rebecker Renew m2 Mildred Cherry,
Jerome b abt 1893 m Nellie Thompson, Walter b abt 1897 m1
Koninie Napien m2 Beatrice?, Maggie b 1899 m Ervin Auther.
F. Scott 11/17/98
Surnames: Garrett,
Halks
I am searching for information (any and all) on George
Garrett and James
Halks both of whom are listed on census in 1810 in edgefied
Co., SC. My
assumption is that George Garrett is the son of John Garrett
(also father
of John Catlette Garrett and connected to the Wares of
Edgefield).
George had sons: Thomas, Jesse, Stobo and Nicholas (the last
one appears
to have been named for Nicholas Ware as was a son of Edward
Garrett in
Laurens Co., SC). James Halks is proven the father of
Catherine Halks
married to Thomas Garrett. Am trying to establish through
wills, deeds
et.al. the connections between John and George and George and
his sons.
Look forward to hearing from you. F SCOTT
Lynn Fraser 11/17/98
Surnames: FRASER
Lynn is researching the FRASER's and here is the information
she shared in a note:.
John Fraser was born about 1730 somewhere in Scotland. In
1754 he married
Lydia Riddle in Culpepper County, Virginia. John Fraser died
in 1799 in the E
dgefield District of South Carolina. The children of John and
Lydia Fraser
were:
Ann Nancy born around 1756
Rosannah born around 1765
James born April 10, 1767
William born around 1768
Jesse born around March 1772
Margaret born around 1773
Benjamin born around 1775
Mary born around 1778
John born 1778-1782
Elizabeth born around 1780
Here's the rest of what I know:
Thomas J. Fraser married Elizabeth Burroughs. They had at
least two sons.
....James Madison Fraser born May 18, 1842 in Edgefield, SC
and died February 21, 1913 in Bostwick, FL.
....Clemon C. Fraser born 1847 in Marion County, SC (This is
the assumed relationship--we have copies of Civil War
Pensioners information in James and Clemon's handwriting and
vouching for one another).
James Madison Fraser married Francis Marion Silcox on June
14, 1871. Francis
was born March 8, 1853 and died December 7, 1890......and I
have the rest.
Anyhow, I'm assuming Thomas was born around 1815 to one of
the sons above,
but I don't know which. If you can help Lynn, please
contact her. Thanks
William C. Hill 11/19/97
Surnames: Harden
Ron Theriot 11/19/97
Surnames: STEWART
Looking for information on William Stewart b: 5-5-1771
Edgefield SC, married Sarah (Sally)___ b: 7-24-1766,
first child John b: 1798. They and 2 other sons Alexander,
and *Robert* then moved to Liberty, Amite County Ms in 1805.
Have information on family 1800 to present to
share.
Barbara Prestridge 11/20/97
Surnames: WAGSTER
This information appears in the Alabama Pension Roll of 1835:
William WAGSTER, Butler County,
Private, South Carolina Continental, June 16,1819 Pension
Started, Suspended May 1, 1820, Transferred from Edgefield
District, SC, January 22, 1829.
Does anyone have any info on this William WAGSTER?
Barbara Prestridge 11/20/97
Surnames: KIRKLAND,
WARD
Looking for parents of David WARD, b 1800 in Edgefield Dist.,
SC. He m Rutha KIRKLAND in Henry Co., AL.
Betty Watson Spaid 11/21/97
Surnames: WATSON
Would like info on John H. Watson, b/1797 d. 1860 and was
married to Susan Bush, b. 1804, d. 1876. I am particularly
interested in their children. I am a descendant of their son,
Pickens Wesley Watson.
Mrs. SW Mims 11/22/97
Surnames: BETHEA, MIMS
Looking for ancestors of my ggggrandfather, GOODMAN BETHEA
who was born in Al in 1827 and Married Catherine ? born in SC
in 1830. Goodman's parents had connections to Edgefield,
Dillion, and Marion Co., SC. Goodman and Catherine's son JOHN
CHESLEY BETHAY (I don't know why the name was changed) was
born in October 1856 in AL and died in Itawamba Co., Ms on
October 9, 1908. Also looking for connections of JOHN MEALING
MIMS born August 13, 1897 in Edgefield, SC and died January
7, 1933. His wife was FLORA BETHEA born about 1902. Married
December 17, 1924. I have access to large amout of info on MS
Bethea (Bethay) family and small amount of information on the
MIMS in MS.
Addie P. Howell Nov 22,1997
Surnames: HOLSTON, DAY
Eleanor Colson November 22,1997
Surnames: JOHNSON,
BROWN, PHELPS, MILLS
I am looking for the ancestors of Jeremiah JOHNSON and his
wife Comfort BROWN. I have no birthdates for either one or
where they were born. They were in Edgefield District in 1807
because their daughter, Cornelia JOHNSON who married Enoch
Spruill Sylvester PHELPS, was born there. Another daughter
was Frances JOHNSON who married Morgan MILLS, Jr. I believe
there were more children but I don't know their names. They
moved on to Dallas County, AL, where Comfort died 27 January,
1839 and was buried in the Johnson Cemetery. Jeremiah moved
on to Lousiana where he died abt. January 1860.
Eleanor Colson November 22, 1997
Surnames: PHELPS,
JONES, SPRUILL
I am looking for the ancestors of brothers Enoch PHELPS and
James S. PHELPS. Enoch and James were in Edgefield before
1810 and lived in the vicinity of Shaws Creek until c1822.
Enoch was a deacon in Phillippi Baptist Church in 1818. Enoch
was married to either Mary JONES or Mary SPRUILL. There is
some conflict about this. Children of Enoch and Mary:
Elizabeth, Enoch Spruill Sylvester, John Long, Jonah Josiah,
Joseph Downing, Feruba Huldah, Isaiah Marshall, James
Stewart, one unknown son, 4 unknown daughters. They were in
Lowndes County, AL in 1830, Newton County, MS in 1840 and
1850. Child of James S. PHELPS: George Washington Terrell
Phelps.
scott bethune 11/21/97
Surnames: BURTON,
STREET
Looking for information on George W. Burton (1829 - 1827) and
wife Mary J. Street (1842 - 1929). Any information (i.e.
parents) would be greatly appreciated.
jo hutto 112397
Surnames: WILLIAMS
EARNEST ANDREW WILLIAMS 1910-1958 WILLIAMS R WILLIAMS
1841-1864
Kathleen Baxter 11/23/97
Surnames: STYRON
I am looking for info about Thomas A. STYRON who was living
in Edgefield Co., SC circa 1830. His wife's first name was
Nancy.
David Reynolds 112697
Surnames: hightower
Hi! I am from Sweden and I have relatives in Edgefield,if
anyone has any information about The Hightower family please
write me on this address: Smedsbacksgatan 7,
11539,Stockholm,Sweden.
PS Does anyone know matthews, janice, Rusty ??????They live
in Edgefield. DS
Thank you all love David Reynolds.
Sue Goodin 11/25/97
Surnames: HENDERSON,
HOLLINGSWORTH
What happened to Richard and Rachel after their marriage abt
1782 in
Edgefield Co. SC? I can't find any trace of them in SC before
or after
their marriage. Nor any trace of sibs, children, etc. Anybody
out there have any clues? or info? Thanks, Sue
Henry Hancock 11/26/97
Surnames: HANCOCK,
JONES
I am seeking information on the John HANCOCK, Senr. family in
Edgefield Dist. He was married to Ann HANCOCK. He deeded 166
1/2 acres
to his son Peter HANCOCK in 1827. Peter's will lists his
"imputed" heirs
Mary (Polly) JONES FLOYD, Frances JONES WHEELER, James JONES,
Peter JONES, Hixey JONES BANDEN and Tellita (or Tabitha)
JONES,
and George W. JONES and their mother Elizabeth JONES.
Later, in 1857, Geo. W. HANCOCK, petitions Edgefield to
adminsiter his
mother's, Elizabeth HANCOCK, estate. It lists the above
children,
except with HANCOCK surnames and includes one more--Thomas
HANCOCK.
I believe the Geo. W. and Thomas moved to AR abt 1849-50 and
Frances
moved to GA. I would appreciate ANY information pertaining to
this
family (ancestors or descendents).
phyllis Blount 11/28/97
Surnames: MIMS
Looking for any information on WATIES LEONIDAS MIMS
b 4 MAR 1853 in Edgefield Co, SC d. 28 Dec 1926 in
Greenville, SC m.Clifford White and had ROSA ESTELLE MIMS b
1881 , HARRY WHITEHEAD MIMS, HOWARD CALLOWAY MIMS, ERNEST
LINWOOD MIMS, HARVEY BYRD MIMS. need help in locating some o
f thes lines. Any clue would be most helpful. Phyllis
Sue Wooten 11/27/97
Surnames: HERLONG,
WOOTEN
I am searching for WOOTEN in Edgefield District, SC. In the
1860 Edgefield Dist, Richardsonville, Saluda Regiment, there
is Jas WOOTEN and his wife Julia. Their son, William Thomas
(W T) married Mary Ann Carolina HERLONG in 1872. Mary Ann is
the daughter of Vastine Jehu HERLONG and mary WEAVER. I am
more interested in WOOTEN at this time.
Leon Courtney 11/30/97
Surnames: COURTNEY
COURTNEY, BAKER. Seeking information on Mary Ethel COURTNEY
born abt 1923 in Aiken Co. SC or Augusta GA, The Daughter of
Virgil Courtney and Erline Maybelie Baker. Mary's Parents
died in Nov. 1927 or 1928 and she was raised in Augusta by
her maternal Grandmother, Mrs. Mamie Cora Baker. Appreciate
any information on Mary, her Spouse, descendants etc.. etc..
Leon Courtney
Carol Shrader 12/02/97
Surnames: WALTON,
BOLER, BOWLER, BOULWARE. MCMILLAN
I am searching for information on the parents of William
Wesley BOLER/BOWLER (b abt 1797) & Eliza WALTON (b abt
1807). They married 1823 in Clarke Co, AL. I suspect the
families were both in Edgefield District, SC and
Columbia/Richmond Co, GA. Suspect parents for Eliza are John
WALTON & Sarah MCMILLAN. Would anyone with information on
these families please contact me?
David E. McCarley 12/3/97
Surnames: MELTON
Seeing information on a Michael MELTON, born ca 1780 in
either VA or NC; married Rachel (or Rebecca) ca 1800+; was
possibly in Edgefield District in 1810-1820; was in Randolph
County, AL by ca 1845. Their known children included: David
MELTON, James MELTON, Alfred MELTON, and John C. MELTON.
BILL GENTRY 12/06/97
Surnames: GENTRY
I've been unable to confirm parents for HEZEKIAH GENTRY-also
spelled JENTREY. B. ca.1736, D. ca. Apr 12,1824,
wifeCatherine. Children: Runnels, Anna, Gilly, Robert,
Delilah,Thomas, Elizabeth, Mourning, Hezekiah (jr). I have a
guessthat wife Catherine was nee Runnels or Reynolds.
Teresa Howard 12-7-97
Surnames: DAVIS,
BROUGHTON, WOODARD
My gggggrandparents Isham DAVIS and Winnefred BROUGHTON
WOODARD were married in Edgefield County Sept. 9, 1783. She
was the daughter of Willoby Broughton and Elizabeth Christman
of VA. Isham was born 1758 in the Cheraw Dist. Parents
unknown. Isham was also listed as a Methodist Minister by one
researcher.
Pat Kilkenny 12/08/97
Surnames: FREE
I would like to share information with any branch of the Free
family from South Carolina. My ansestor was Jacob Free who
was listed on the 1830 Edgefield County Federal Census.
William Hill 12/10/97
Surnames: Blocker,
Lofton, Harden, Kneece
William Hill 12/11/97
Surnames: HARDEN
Seeking ancestry of William HARDEN who died intestate in
Edgefield Dist., SC on Nov 3, 1813 leaving widow and 7
surviving children. His widow was Sarah "Sallie"
Harden, sister of Rev. Samuel MARSH. Sarah had a daughter
from a previous marriage to Robert GARDNER named Ann, who
married Benjamin DRUMMOND. Sarah was probably not the mother
of any of William's children. Children of William HARDEN
living at time of final settlement of his estate in 1817
were: William C. Harden (referred to as "the
younger," Henry G. Harden (a minor under age of 21),
Priscilla who married Marshall PITTMAN, Rachel who married
Jefferson (Jeffrey) PITTMAN, Elizabeth who married Daniel
MARSHALL, Sinah who married Robert LOFTON, and Mary who
married John MCDANIEL. Priscilla, Rachel, Elizabeth along
with their husbands and Henry G. Harden were living in
Georgia at the time of the final settlement of estate of
William Harden. William Harden had sizeable estate including
tracts of land on Stevens Creek and Horns Creek in Edgefield
Dist. Prior to his marriage to Sarah GARDNER, William Harden
married Margaret RYAN, widow of Lacon RYAN. William and
Margaret married in July 1787. William Harden's daughter,
Sinah Lofton was old enough to have a child born in 1791.
Therefore, Margaret Ryan Harden could not have been Sinah's
mother. What was the name of William Harden's earlier wife,
the mother of Sinah? Jack Pittman of Menifee, CA reports that
he found the name, "Elmira" written in pencil in a
book on the Marshall PITTMAN family as the name of William
Harden's wife. William Harden served as admin. of estate of a
John HARDEN in Edgefield Dist. in 1802. Robert LOFTON and
John MCDANIEL, sons-in-law of William Harden appear to have
received distributions from the estate of John Harden. What
relationship was this John Harden to William Harden? William
Harden made several trips to Richmon (Richmond Co. GA) court
and to the Worronton (Warren Co., GA) court to take care of
business of the estate.
Wilbur Dorn 12/11/97
Surnames: DORN,
HARLING
I'm looking for the parents of William Dorn, b 1801, d 1881,
m 1821, sp Mary Harling, b 1802, d 1874. Children:
Rebecca (1822), John (1827), Mary (1830), William (1833),
P.E.M. (1837), Clark (1840), Herlong (1843).
Mike Sawyer 12/11/97
Surnames: SAWYER,
BIRD, HOLSTEIN, SHEALY
Seaching for descendants of John Sawyer of Edgefield Dist.
Died 1784. Known Children are George, Elkanah, John, Cader,
Lewis, Sevility, Debony, Sarah. We have very little
information on Lewis, Elkanah, and John. No information on
Sevility, Sarah, or Debony. All help appreciated and will
share information.
Billie S. Jones 12/13/97
Surnames:
COURSEY,DEAN, BURNETT, RAUTON(ROTTEN), MAY,LOVELESS,
HOLLOWAY,
Have hit a dead end with the research on my COURSEY/DEAN
lines. Earlest known are gg-grandparents John Franklin
Coursey b 26 Sept 1839 (CSA), and Celina Dean b 16 Apr 1838.
Have possible parents, but cannot prove. Am very interested
in sharing information with others working on the COURSEY and
DEAN lines. Other lines that I am researching are BURNETT,
RAUTON, MAY, LOVELESS, HOLLOWAY, CARTER.
Peggy Gore 121497
Surnames: Childers
I am looking for any information on the following family:
Abraham Childers m Margaret ? one child known Malinda Madison
Childers b Nov 24 1813 Edgefield, SC m abt 1830 in SC to
William Simpson Ricks. She died March 25, 1879 in La.
Thanks Peggy Gore
Dorothy Hahn 12/15/97
Surnames: STELL
STELL
Jackie Smith 16 Dec 97
Surnames: Williams
Brenda Cooper 12-17-97
Surnames: SANDERS,
HADDOX
My ggg grandfather was Joseph Sanders b. in SC in 1798. He
was married to Emily? who was born in 1810 in SC. He had
twelve children, all born in Edgefield Co. MY gg grandfather
was also named Joseph & he was married to Eugenia Haddox.
Her parents were Billups G. Haddox & Ellafair Dean both
born in SC. Any info on these lines would be greatly
appreciated.
Crystal 12-10-97
Surnames: SMITH
I am looking for my ancestor, George Smith, who was from So.
Car. He was married to a Charity ? and I think he died before
1820. Their son, Abner Wilson Smith, was born in SC in 1787
and married in 1813 in Kentucky. Charity shows up there in
Kentucky in 1820 as well, but not George; so he must have
passed away. There is a George Smith on the Heads of
Households list for Edgefield Co. in 1790. There is also a
George Smith on the Old 96 District list for 1779. It may be
the same one, or it could be his father or grandfather, as
there is a George Smith also in 1716, 1717, and 1764 (with no
township listed for any of the three). I appreciate anything
you may be able to help with.
Thank you, Crystal
Shirley 12-14-97
Surnames: LOWE
I am researching the Lowe family. My gg-grandfather, John G.
Lowe (not positive about middle initial) was born in
Edgefield in 1812. I'm trying to find his family. Thanks for
any assistance that you may be able to offer.
Patricia Melgie Ward Ivey 12-8-97
Surnames: WARD
I am particularly interested in the surname Ward. My great
grandfather may have come from the Edgefield
District (Ward, SC?). His name was Melgy Ward and he was born
in 1820. Any information you have
on the Wards of the Edgefield District would be greatly
appreciated.
Gaytha Thompson 12-09-97
Surnames: LEGG
My relative William Legg died in Edgefield County in 1801. I
was told that there his estate was in probate there. It was
for William Legg d 1801 and Jesse Jay was administrator
Gaytha Thompson
David Henderson 12-05-97
Surnames: MITCHELL
I descend from a Sion Mitchell, b. ca. 1814 in Edgefield Co.,
that removed to Pike Co., AL ca. 1846. Working with a couple
of other people on the Mitchell's of Edgefield County.
Bernnie 12/03/97
Surnames: VAHN
Do you show any wills for a William Vann, a John Vann, or
Edward Vann, that would be dated from about 1775 through
mabey the early 1800?? I've been trying to tie my Mason Vann
(born in Edgefield, NC about 1777,
according to his Texas Military discharge papers dated around
1835). Any assistance you can provide with this is
GREATLY appreciated. I'm really hitting a brick wall with
this one.
Kay Yarborough Goff 11/21/97
Surnames: GOFF
Hello, I am looking for information of NOAH GOFF b.1836 d.20
Dec 1897. I am trying to help my husband locate his ancestors
from the Edgefield district.
Jackie 11-22-97
Surnames: HAZEL
Could you please see if there is any information on the
family and descendants of Henry HAZEL, a Scottish immigrant
that arrived in Edgefield County with Edward CULBREATH -
according to page 12 of History of Edgefield County. (so I've
been told)
Actually, I stuck finding info on my GGGG-grandmother Fannie
HAZEL, born about 1800, who married James REDDEN about 1820.
They later lived in Laurens County, but I believe they came
from Edgefield County. I have been unable to identify either
set of parents, but the HAZEL line is particularly elusive.
I would really appreciate any help or information you could
provide. Thank you very much for your time and efforts.
Jackie in Virginia
Bonnie 11-22-97
Surnames:
POLATTY/POLLETTY
Bonnie is looking for information on the Edgefield families:
POLLETTY (other spellings include PALLETY, PELLETY, POLLATA
& PELLATA).
Wilbur 12/11/97
Surnames: DORN,
HARLING
I'm looking for the parents of William Dorn, b 1801, d 1881,
m 1821, sp Mary Harling, b 1802, d 1874. Children:
Rebecca (1822), John (1827), Mary (1830), William (1833),
P.E.M. (1837), Clark (1840), Herlong (1843).
William C. Hill 12/18/97
Surnames: ALLEN
Seeking ancestry and wife's name of James ALLEN, father of
Margaret ALLEN (per Lee Gandee) who m. Jacob Neace 9b. 1754
Camping Creek, Little Mountain, SC). There was a James ALLEN
who is documented in deed records in Edgefield (present day
Saluda Co.) with land on the Richland Creek branch of the
Little Saluda River. This James ALLEN was son of Josiah ALLEN
and this James's widow's name was Elizabeth. I am trying to
establish whether this James ALLEN who inherited land on
Richland Creek from his father, Josiah was the James ALLEN,
father of Margaret who married Jacob Neace. Does anyone know
where Camping Creek, Little Mountain is located. I can't find
it on any maps. If Camping Creek is proximus to Richland
Creek, that would be some evidence that my James ALLEN is the
one documented in the Edgefield Deed records.
Wilson Hatcher 12-19-97
Surnames: Hatcher
I am looking for information about John HATCHER and Henrietta
LANDRUM, believed to have been married in South Carolina and
I also believe to have lived in Edgefield County. Thanks for
your help!!
Grace Clowe 12/21/97
Surnames: CAMPBELL,
BROCK, HOLSTON
Need proof that David Campbell is father of John Louis
Campbell b. 1804 in Edgefield and his brother Thomas
Jefferson Campbell b.1806. John Louis and Thomas Jefferson
moved to Loundes Co. AL in the 1820's; John Louis m. Eleanor
Carolyn (Callie) Holston (no proof - just family oral
tradition) ca. 1833; he died 18 July 1879 and is buried in
the Six Mile Cem in Bibb Co. AL Will be happy to share.
According to more family tradition Callie's parents were
William Holston and Rebecca Brock. Thank you.
Chet Matthews 12/21/97
Surnames: MATTHEWS
I'm interested in any information available on Isaac or Moses
Matthews, suppoesedly they are father and son or vice versa
---my great, great, great grandfather was William F. Matthews
---I think he originated from Edgefield and was related to
Isaac and Moses
Thanks .....Chet sends
Ed Reynolds 12/21/97
Surnames: ATKINS,
REYNOLDS
Seeking information from those researching either Francis
Atkins & Lady Duncan or John Atkins circa the Rev War in
Edgefield district, connected to the Adams family -
descendents have cemetery call Oaklawn or Adams-Atkins
Cemetery near Euella, Ga in Henry county Ga. Many moved to
Franklin county Tn by 1850 and from there, different
directions, i.e., Tn, In, Al, La, Tx, Ok, Ks and west. Thanks
for any help given.
Susan Fullbright 12-22-97
Surnames: CORLEY
I am looking for any info on Jesse A. CORLEY born c1780.
There was a Jesse CORLEY in the 1810 Edgefield SC census with
the right ages. He moved to Perry county AL before 1830, then
to MS c1850. He married Sarah Moreland in MS. Any help will
be greatly appreciated.
Ron English 12/23/97
Surnames: KEMP
KEMP, HENRY J. married HANNAH GORMAN, b 1797, dau of John and
Nancy (NICHOLSON) GORMAN. Lived in Edgefield until about
1860. Any info on family would be appreciated.
James Spikes 12/23/97
Surnames: Spikes
Seeking any info on Spikes' in Edgefield Co. SC, especially
William Spikes, Benjamin Spikes, B. F. Spikes, John S.
Spikes, and Martha Spikes. Benjamin and John S. relocated to
Itawamba Co. (later Lee) MS prior to 1850.
Jessie Blalock 12/24/97
Surnames:
BLALOCK/BLAYLOCK
I'm assembling a web site for the surname BLALOCK (also
spelled BLAYLOCK), and am interested in all of that family
from Edgefield County, starting with JAMES BLAYLOCK in the
1790 census, through BUCKNER BLALOCK (in the 1800 and 1810
censuses), through the numerous ones in the 1870 census
(Allen, Chaney, Isaac, Jasper, Richard, and more). Please
visit my site at http://www.clark.net/pub/jcblal/geneal.html
Joyce Cook 12/26/97
Surnames:
FRALIC/FRALICK/FROEHLICH
Looking for the names of the children of Carl Freiderich
Froehlich, Lutheran minister, who resided in Edgefield Cty in
1790. He administered the will of Johann Balthaser Marck in
1789. Trying to connect my Ggrandfather, John George Fralic,
to a SC Fralic, Fralick, Frohlich, Froehlich family.
Joyce Cook 12/26/97
Surnames: COTTON
Who were the parents of Arthur K. Cotton counted in the 1820
Edgefield Cty Census record? He was born between 1775 and
1780. He was my gggrandfather. He resided 1840 in Wilcox Cty,
AL. Know many descendants and will be happy to share
information. Any help greatly appreciated. Who were the
parents of Arthur Cotton who appeared in the 1810 and 1820 US
Census Records for Edgefield Cty? He was born between 1775
and 1780 and resided in Wilcox Cty, AL, in 1840. His
daughter, Irena, married Daniel James Morris in Wilcox Cty.
in 1835. Arthur Cotton is my gggrandfather. Know many
descandants.
Ted Price 12/22/97
Surnames: PRICE
Ned Price or Willie
African-American
late 1800s to early 1900s
Paul Tumlin 12/29/97
Surnames: John
Tumlin/JamesTomlin
I am seeking data on John Tumlin listed as head of household
in the 1790 SC census in Edgefield County. There is also a
James Tomlin in the same census in the same county. Are they
related? I believe that John's sons moved to Georgia later.
William moved to Gwinnett County about 1810. Another son John
and wife Anna moved to Hall County GA about 1840. John's and
Anna's children are William H., Elizabeth, A.A., Thomas,
James and Anna. Do you know anything about John and Anna?
Also, an elderly female is listed with William in the 1830
census of Gwinnett County GA. Is it his mother Mary, the lady
who received land in the 1827 GA land lottery from Gwinnett
County?
Thanks for any data. Address is 2085 Clairmeade Valley Rd,
Atlanta, GA 30329 phone is 404-634-9767. My name is Paul
Tumlin
Wylline Waters 123097
Surnames: ODOM, SPANN
AVY MARCILLA ODOM married JOHN EDWARD SPANN abt 1825 in Ridge
Springs. Need information on AVY'S family. Father is said to
have been DILDATHA ODOM but he was already located in Early
Co., Ga. by 1820 cencus with his wife and family. Need AVYS'
mothers name.
John H. McKinney Jr. 12/30/97
Surnames:
MCKINNEY/MCKENNEY/MCKENNY
Seeking information of my greatgrandparents of their parents.
Peter McKenney was a farmer who married Lena Nichalson, they
had twenty three children one of whom was my grandfather
Peter McKinney. Peter and Lena are both buried in the church
cemetary at Mt. Calvary in Saluda County.Pater McKenney was
born Sept. 11, 1861 and died on Sept. 25, 1931, Lena was born
in Feb. 1865 and died on May 14, 1938. Any information on the
McKinney family would be greatly appreciated.
Ted Price 12/30/97
Surnames: Gilchrist
Looking for the family of Lottie Gilchrist who lived the
Edgefield area about the late 1880s. She had daughter name
Helen, My grandmother.
Lyndall Maxwell 12/31/97
Surnames: MAXWELL
Need info on James Maxwell and family in Edgefield about
1830. His son, James Franklin Maxwell, was born in Edgefield
in 1832. His mother is thought to be Mary (Orange) Maxwell.
Lyndall Maxwell 12/31/97
Surnames: ORANGE
Info desired on Orange family. Mary Orange married James
Maxwell about 1820. Their son James Franklin Maxwell was born
in Edgefield 1832.
Donald F. Forsythe 12/31/97
Surnames: COCKERHAM
I am descended from BENJAMIN COCKERHAM who was born circa
1727 and died between Aug 28, 1789 and Apr 1790. The only
persons named in his will were his wife SARAH and grandson
WILLIAM. BENJAMIN lived in Lunenburg and then Mecklenburg
Co., VA. On Oct 8, 1787 he sold his property in Mecklenburg
and moved to Edgefield Dist. On Apr 20 1789 he bought 100
acres between Stevens and Turkey Creeks which is northeast of
the town of Edgefield. Among his children are believed to be
BENJAMIN, JR., THOMAS, JOHN and ELIZABETH who married NATHAN
WRIGHT. Would like to contact any descendants of BENJAMIN.
Will gladly share what I know. The name is often corrupted to
COCKRAM, COCKRUM, COCKRAN.