SUMTERCOUNTY,
SOUTHCAROLINA
Queries From February toApril 1998
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Cindy Ridgeway Parker
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Becky DozierFebruary 4, 1998
MCELVAIN- I am researching a DanielMcElvain, and from S. C. records that I have researched this manseems to have come from Sumter Co., Ga. Here is what I have onDaniel, so far. Daniel was born in Sumter Co., S. C. around 1797. Hemoved to Dooly Co., Ga., sometimes in the 1840s. According to theDooly Co., Ga., 1850 census records, Daniel's wife was namedElizabeth (surname unknown). Daniel appeared on the 1850 Dooly Co.census records with his family, but by 1860, he was no longerrecorded on the Georgia census records, and it is assumed he wasdeceased by this time. Here are the children I found on the Ga. 1850census: 1. Susan E. McElvain was born around 1829 in Sumter Co., S.C.; 2. Samuel McElvain was born around 1830, in Sumter Co., S. C.; 3.Elizabeth McElvain was born around 1831, in Sumter Co., S. C.; 4.Mary B. McElvain was born 16 April 1835, Sumter Co., S. C.
Jack Fische February10, 1998
GAYLARD/McCASKILL - Need informationon parents and siblings of Nathan Richard GAYLARD, born SumterDistrict, October 15,1820 and his wife Abigail McCASKILL, born (poss.Sumter District) South Carolina on September 6, 1814. Also needmarriage and locational information. They appear as man and wife inthe 1840 and 1850 Sumter District censuses. They moved to Florida inthe late 1850s.
Butch Stiver February10, 1998
COURTNEY/ HODGE/LAMBERT-I am lookingfor info on Benjamin COURTNEY ( gggggrandfather ) b. 1793 m. JaneHODGE b. 1798. Issue: Micajah Ellis COURTNEY b. 1824? m. Susan MariahHODGE b. 1827 both of Sumter, SC. issue: Micajah Ellis COURTNEY b.1853 m. Jesse Jane Adline LAMBERT.
Nancy GriffithFebruary 14, 1998
IVY/IVEY/SIMS-I am interested in anyinformation on the following: George IVY/IVEY, who was listed in the1820 and 1820 censuses for Sumter County; Margaret SIMS, whose willis in Will Book 2, p. 151.
Bobby LMartin February 27, 1998
RHAME- Ransom Hope Rhame, son ofJesse Rhame and Amy Anna Ridgway, appeared in 1830 Sumter census ashead of household, 20 to 30 years old, with a female in household 15to 20 years old. Wife's name unknown. Two children born of thismarriage: William Carroll Crawford Rhame born 1833 and ReubinFranklin Rhame born 1835. Ransom's wife died and he remarried inAlabama in 1841. Do the two son's names suggest a surname for firstwife? Any marriage data appreciated.
R.L. Dozier February27, 1998MCELVAIN-Daniel McElvainwas born in Sumter Co., S. C. around 1797. He moved to Dooly Co.,Ga.,sometimes in the 1840s. According to the Dooly Co., Ga., 1850census records, Daniel's wife was named Elizabeth (surname unknown).Daniel appeared on the1850 Dooly Co. census records with his family,but by 1860, he was no longerrecorded on the Georgia census records,and it is assumed he was deceased bythis time. Here are the childrenI found ont he Ga. 1850 census: 1. Susan E.McElvain was born around1829 in Sumter Co., S. C.; 2. Samuel McElvain was born around 1830,in Sumter Co., S. C.; 3. Elizabeth McElvain was born around 1831, inSumter Co., S. C.; 4. Mary B. McElvain was born 16 April 1835, SumterCo., S. C. 5. Byron DeKalb McElvain was born in 1840/41, SC6. Manasahwas born around 1843, SC
Willie Lee BakerFebruary 27,1998
PRESCOTT- Looing for information onmy ggFather Henry PRESCOTT, who married Amy SUMTER, They lived onRose Hill Plantation , in Sumter County, S.C., on or about 1830-1910.Any help will be appreciated.
Polly Poole CraigFebruary 28, 1998
PETTYPOOL- Researching Seth Pettypool, living in Sumter Co. - 1790 census. Three of his sons, Robert1784-1854,William 1788 - 1856?,Nazareth migrated to Ms, then to La.about 1808-1810. Seth PettyPool died intestate between 1795-1801.Whatwas the name of Seth PPool's wife? Nazareth PettyPool, the youngerbrother, came later to join Robert and William. He arrived as Dr.Nazareth PettyPool. Where did he study? Who did he live with?Nazareth was married to a Melissa ?Watkins. Has anyone knowledge ofNazareth ?
Lee Driggers February28, 1998
DRIGGERS / ARMSTRONG / STANFORD-DRIGGERS were in Sumter County in the 1800-1830's. My ggrandfather,William David DRIGGERS,b 1813 in SC, parents names unknown. The cameto TX in 1839, settled in Red River County. He married a SusySTANFORD and Sophia Malinda ARMSTRONG. Sarah Ann Driggers, b c1804,SC, was in Carroll Co. TN in 1840. She had 3 boy and 1 Daughter. Shemarried David Willson 1845. They moved to Grayson Co. TX. She islisted on the 1850 TX census with her daughter Sarah Ann Driggers,15, B in SC and Jno DRIGGERS, 21 B in SC. Any information on DRIGGERSwill be appreciated.
BrasingtonBil March 5, 1998
STUKES- Joseph S E SPEAR was born in1784 in Sumter District, SC. He was married to Elizabeth BRASINGTONin Sumter Districts, SC about 1806. He died on 4 Feb 1870 in TalbotCounty, GA. He was a Methodist. I am not sure when he went Talbot. Iam looking for any information about them or any descendants.
Sue Dopson New March 5,1998
BENENHALEY - My great great greatgrandmother was LEO CADEO BENENHALEY who was born in Sumter March 12,1809. She married WILLIAM M. TAYLOR abt 1829. They lived there andhad 7 children, then moved away after 1840 and before 1850. Anythingabout this family would be deeply appreciated. I know they are fromSumter but know only her date of birth and death, 1897, in Pike Co.GA. WILLIAM M. TAYLOR WAS BORN 1810 and died 1900. Any help would beappreciated.
Elaine JETT March5, 1998
YOUNG/BURTON - I would like to knowif city directories for Sumter City are available pre 1900 that Icould have someone look in for my family (African-American). Iunderstand from others that Black families were listed seperately. Inthe 1900 census Morris and Pensie E YOUNG and five of their childrenlived on Main Street, Sumter. I would like to know if they are incity directories before that time. I don't know the address of Andrewand Roselle BURTON (nee YOUNG) who may have been married just before1900, or his father Samuel BURTON but they too lived in Sumter withother members of their family.
BillHatchellMarch 10, 1998 BLANEY/HARPER/JOHNSON-Hasanyone to your knowledge worked out the Blaney/Harper Johnson family?What about Arthur P. Johnson, the school teacher from NC shown on the1850 census? There has to be some clue in my opinion based on thegiven names of J. J. Johnson's children: Charles H., Thomas, RichardA., Joseph B., John W., and Warren H. Seems to be someone who'ssurname perhaps started with an H., perhaps on the maternal side.When Charles Edward Hicks and Margaret Alice Johnson married, theynamed boys James Moody Hicks and Wayne Steckle Hicks. Any of thesenames ring bells for you in Clarendon/Sumter counties? Hey, I'm sorryI'm getting carried away on this family which really has me stumped!Just a bunch of wild guesses...
John Simons March14, 1998
RICHBOURG- If anyone can help me findinformation on James and Mary Richbourg who had a daughter Emily ARichbourg born Sept. 18, 1801, she married Alexander S. Tate in 1822.They lived in Bradford Springs Area. I also think they my have had asecond daughter Francis Lousie Richbourg born 1806 and married JohnH.P. Tate grandson of Col. Samuel Tate of Sumter.
John Street March 14,1998
WELLS/SMITH- The information I amseeking concerns Robert Smith, b 2/1/1792, m 10/24/1816, d 9/1/1864.Robert married Nancy Ann Wells, b 8/24,1794, d 10/23/1853. Nancy wasthe daughter of Willaby Wells, b 1768, d 10/26/1835. The wife ofWillaby was Mary "Polly" who was born 1772. Thank you for yourassistance.
John Street
4258 Balboa Drive
Ft Worth TX 76133
John Bailey TindalJr March 15, 1998
BRADLEY- Seeking informationregarding the parents of Elizabeth Elvirah Bradley, who was born onAugust 19, 1819. On January 12, 1842, she married George B. McCutchen(1817-1872). Elizabeth died on June 13, 1902. She and George wereburied in the cemetery at Hephzibah Presbyterian Church.
Regina Yurkovic March 31,1998
MOREE/MOREA/MOREY-Looking forinformation on James Moree, Morea, or Morey who lived in SumterCounty in 1820. Wife's name may be Sarah. Children include; James,John, Alfred, Tana, and another, name unknown. Alfred was born in1810 and died in Worth County, Ga.
Dwight David DennisMarch 16,1998
DENNIS- I am searching for GowerDennis who appered,1820 census Sumter,as Gow Dennis,1830 censusSumter Co. Served S.C. Militia War of 1812, b.abt.1785, had childrenWilliam, Sarah, and Mariah Louisa all b. in SC.Also James R. Dennis,prob.brother of Gower, b.abt 1790 in SC, served in same Militia unit,and a third def. a bro., Henry Dennis, b. 1773 SC.If they were b. inSumter Co. the only households with enough males would have beenRichard G. or Richard H. Dennis who are on the same page in censusand might be bros. Possibilly other siblings/cousins would be Mathaism. Jane mnu,Jacob m. Eliz.mnu possibly a Jones,and John L.m. Ellendermnu.Also a Rebbecca Murph Dennis,she is from Sc dau. of John R. Murph,died before 1847 with 4 minor children,Dennis's.
Dwight David Dennis
1014 Ski Lodge 3
Birmingham, Alabama 35209MyHome Page
Richard Hampton Norris April1, 1998
NORRIS- Any information on the NORRISfamily will be appreciated. Alexander NORRIS b.1802 married AnneReese DRAKE and lived in Statesburg Township. Their son ScarboroughAlexander NORRIS b.1841 married Ellen W. PHILLIPS and lived inStatesburg later moving to Spring Hill Township both in SumterCounty.
Hamp Norris
2329 S. Delljoe Cr.
Florence, SC 29501
Sue Dopson New April 2,1998
TAYLOR/BENENHALEY-Searching forinformation on WILLIAM M. TAYLOR born 1810. His brother was JOHNTAYLOR, his sisters were ELIZABETH TAYLOR and MARTHA TAYLOR. WILLIAMmarried LEO CADEO BENENHALEY, also from Sumter Co. The children bornthere were JOHM, ELIZABETH, WILLIAM J., MARTHA, JULIE ANN. and MARYANN. This family, with the brother and sisters of WILLIAM M., leftSumter about 1845 and settled in Pike County GA where they lived theremainder of their lives. Any help on this family would be deeplyappreciated. Sue Dopson New-9445 CR 2400 Quinlan, TX 75474
James D. Lee April 6,1998
SCARBOROUGH- Would like to findparents of William Alexander Scarborough (b. abt. 1825) in SC andmoved to Buncombe Co. NC as a young adult. Siblings thought to beJohn, Robert, Sarah, Molly & Nancy Scarborough. Thanks for anyhelp!
Al Blankenship April7, 1998
HOWELL-I am looking for informationon my Ggrandfather Etheldred Howell. At this time we know very littleabout him and nothing about his ancestors. What we do know is that webelieve he was born about 1818 and died in New Orleans with a feverabout 1849 after floating a flatboat to New Orleans. He and hisfamily lived in Henderson Co., TN at time of death; don't know howlong he had lived there. His wife's name was Nancy Emiley Scott.
Sue New April 14,1998
BENENHALEY-I would like to get theearlies info on JOSEPH BENENHALEY, who was Gen. Thomas Sumter's scoutat the end of Revolutionary War. His daughter or granddaughter, LEOCADEO or LOCADIA was born 1909 in Sumter Co SC. She is my gr gr grgrandmother. She married WILLIAM M. TAYLOR ABT 1829. They had 7children in Sumter: JOHN 3/4/1830-ELIZABETH ANN-12/6/1833-MARTHA8/12/1834-WILLIAM J. (my ancester),5/18/1836-MARGARET-5/18/1838-JULIE ANN-4/16/1840-MARY JANE 12/1/1842.The family left Sumter Co about 1844 and settled in Pike Co GA wherethey remained the remainder of their lives. They had 3 more childrenthere. Locadia died 1897 and William 1900. Any help on this familywould be appreciated. Any info concerning the BENENHALEYS would be ofgreat help. Thanks-
Sue New
9445 Cr 2400
Quinlan, TX 75474
Elizabeth GirardeauApril 21, 1998
POWELL/BRUNSON/MACON-Need parents ofELIZABETH POWELL who m.on 25 Jan.1785, WILLIAM BRUNSON (1754-1803).Their children were William Leonard, Charlotte, Elizabeth, James,Sarah Ann & Jane Hartwell Brunson. ELIZABETH m. 2nd HARTWELLMACON. Two of their children were LUCY KENNON MACON b.1807 and F.ELLERON MACON who was b. 1809. ELIZABETH d.c1827. H.MACON then m.Mrs. Eliza Russell. I descend from Wm.Leonard Brunson.
Elizabeth Girardeau
3417 Hall Dr., Aiken, SC 29801
E-mail: betted@scescape.net
William B. Boggus April29, 1998
TRIMNAL- Seeking ancestralinformation on my ggrandmother Rosa Juanita TRIMNAL (b. Oct 24, 1895in Sumter Co, SC, d. June 17, 1986 in Waycross, Ga.) married toWilliam Frank Poplin (b. Nov. 8, 1887 in Concord, SC, d. July 6, 1958Waycross, Ga). Thanks for any help anyone might provide.
LloydAnderson April 30, 1998
ANDERSON/DUBOSE/RICHARDSON/PEAK-Looking forinformation on Wm. ANDERSON, Stephen PEAK, Francis RICHARDSON, andMrs. DuBOSE who were granted passports on 18 Apr 1810 to travel thruthe Creek Nation to Mississippi. Wm. Anderson born 1767. Children:Naomi, John, Wm. II, Hugh and an unknown. I would like information onwho Wm. Anderson's father and mother were and birthdates etc. pluswho his first wife was. The passport mentions Sumter District.
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