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Pat Kirby September 8, 1998

LESSEL/LESLIE My Lessel/Leslie ancestors were in Sumter County c. 1790-1810, then some moved to Georgia. Would like to correspond with anyone with info/interest in the Lessel/Leslie family.

HUDSON/WHEELER- I am looking for any inform on John Hudson (1882-1920). His father was Samuel Hudson married to Minnie(?). Also looking for inform on Bulter Wheeler(1871-?) married to Nora Wilson(1875-?). All according to census were living in Lynchburg area in 1900.

GLOVER/PYLANT- Richard Glover mar Susan Pylant(d) dau of George in Sumter or Claremont Co., S.C. They have child born 1799, Need names of children.

Pat Holliday Boone 8 Sept. 1998

NETTLES/SEALE Charles and Elinor Seale, 1850 Shelby CO. AL census, age 65 and 58, emigrated from Sumter CO, SC. Was Elinor's maiden name NETTLES? Could she be the grandmother/aunt of the NETTLES children (John Jackson and Samantha) living in the Alabama household in 1850? Any infomation appreciated and will reciprocate by checking anything for you at the CLAYTON GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY in Houston, TX.

DAVIS/WHITE- I am looking for any information on John Ransom Davis and Lucretia (White) Davis. They had a son by the name of William Advel Davis, born 15 Mar 1872.

Nina Pitchford September 21, 1998

BOWMAN- I have copies of pages from an old Bowman Bible giving information on Matthew Bowman b. 1757 in SC, died Amite Co. MS 1827. He was in Sumter Dist SC in 1797. In the 1800 census he lived next to my g-g-g-g grandfather, James Bowman in Sumter Dist. I believe these two Bowmans were brothers. Matthew moved to Shelbyville TN in 1804 then to Amite Co MS by 1811. He was a Methodist minister. I will be glad to share information from the old Bible about Matthew and his descendants. Does anyone have information on the parents and siblings of Matthew and James Bowman? James was in Escambia Co. FL. before 1830.

Nina Pitchford

2341 Regent Ln.

Birmingham, AL 35226

DeLANE or DeLAINE -First ancestor was Peter DeLane who came from France. Any leads appreciated. Thank you.

COLE- Looking for information on the Cole family of Sumter District 1820 - 1840. In 1830 Esther Hickson and John Cole(s) Junr. were the administrators of the Reuben Hicksons estate. Was Esther the wife of Hickson and the sister of John Cole(s) Junr? Six months after Reuben's death, Esther and Reubin's youngest child were part of the John Baker household, Esther as his second wife and he as R. F.Hickson's guardian.

PO Box 785

Kimberly ID 83341-0785

OUTLAW/HALL- I am searching for information on my gggg grandparents James Outlaw b. 1775 in Craven Co., SC d. 1866 Dale Co., AL and who married (about 1802 in possibly Craven Co. or Sumter Co.) Cynthia Hall b. in Sumter Co. and d. about 1828-29 probably in Sumter Co. James Outlaw's father was Benjamin Outlaw who was b. in Bertie Co., NC in 1740 and served in the American Revolution. Benjamin's father was George Outlaw who was b. 1716 in VA d. 1778 in Burke Co., GA and m. Lydia Bently? who was also b. in Bertie Co., NC in 1720. George Outlaw's father was EdwardOutlaw probably b. in VA before 1700. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

BASS- Bass, Charles (34) and Ellen (20), both from Ireland, in Sumter Co. 1860 census; married within the year; he was a Painter (I don't know what kind); believe she died by 1863-64. Charles left SC. and lived in Ga. for a time, but is believed to have returned to the Sumter Co. area again after 1870-75. Any information regarding either, or her death/burial info. would be greatly appreciated!

HODGE- I am looking for any information on my g-g-grandmother. Hulda Jane Hodge was born in Paxville,Clarendon Co. S.C. in 1827. She married Francis J. Rivers who was born in Sumter, Sumter Co. S.C. in 1824. If anyone has any information I would love to hear from you.

Eileen Kangas

5392 S.E. 3rd Ave.

Keystone Heights Fl. 32656

Eileen Kangas

FULWOOD - Looking for information on Sarah Fulwood, husband, parents etc. Born March 11 1894 died Nov 1992, mother was a slave. Some relatives have possible last name Fullard. Query Surname: York- info on this name totally limited last name. Thank you for any assistance that you may be able to provide.

ANDERSON- I am searching for the parents of William Anderson who left Sumter County in 1810 and lived thereafter in Wilkinson county, Ms. He had 3 sons, Daniel D., John, and William (Wm.remained in South Carolina). His wife's name was Sarah Richardson and she was his second wife. Would also like the name of his first wife as she was Daniel's (my ancestor) mother. His daughter, Roxanna, was married to a Scott who had a tavern near the courthouse that was a very busy place.

WHITE/BOONE/CHINA/LOGMIRE- Family notes say that there is an ELIZABETH BOONE[a niece of frontiersman Daniel Boone] in the lineage of my g-g-grandmother HENRIETTA MARIAH (WHITE) LONGMIRE. SAMUEL BOONE [brother of Daniel Boone] did move his family to SC and lived on the Congaree River ca 1760 - 1779. SAMUEL BOONE had a daughter, ELIZABETH BOONE (b. ca 1752) who married a WILLIAM WHITE (b. ca 1750). Did Elizabeth and William White marry while in Sumter,SC? The father of my HENRIETTA MARIAH WHITE (b.1836) was also named WILLIAM WHITE (b. 1776); 1st he married CLARISSA KINGSWOOD and 2nd married ELIZABETH CHINA in 1823 in Sumter County. The children of WILLIAM WHITE (b. 1776) by his 1st wife were: WILLIAM K. WHITE (b. ca 1808), GEORGE WHITE; a daughter WHITE who married ________BRAKEN; and another daughter WHITE who married _______HARVIN. By his second marriage to ELIZABETH CHINA, WILLIAM WHITE'S (b. 1776) children were: MARY M. WHITE (b. 1824); SAMUAL TAYLOR WHITE (b. 1825); AGNES BOONE WHITE (b. 1826); JOHN J. WHITE (b. 1828); ALFRED JUDSON WHITE (b. 1830); HENRY C. WHITE (b. 1832); RACHEL ELIZABETH WHITE (b. 1834); and HENRIETTA MARIAH WHITE (b. 1836). All the children were born in Sumter County, S.C. Is there a link between the two WILLIAM WHITES referenced above? Ifnot, who was the father of WILLIAM WHITE (b. 1776)? Can anyone help me find the BOONE/WHITE link? Thanks, Carolyn Schiewe (crsgen@freewwweb.com)

SMITH/ANDERSON- I am looking for information on My G Grandparents, John Witherspoon Smith b- abt 1865 Sumter Co. His wife Verletta Linden Anderson b- abt 1867 Sumter Co.and my Grandfather Edward Horace Smith b- 21 June 1885 Sumter Co. Thank You

WELDON- My grandfather was born in Old Sumter County 1881. Name Ariel Koga Weldon. Nobody knows where name "Koga" came from. One Aunt says it was from a favorite preacher in area at time (family was Methodist). Does anyone know anything about the name Koga?

CAPPS- Looking for info on John CAPPS, RW soldier, 1782. Married Jane?. Lived in Sumter and Camden/Kershaw District, SC. Had eleven children. Known Males: Samuel, b.c. 1770, migrated to TX; Matthew, b.c. 1780; Adam b.c. 1790, migrated to Montgomery Co, AL; James W., b.c. 1791, migrated to Montgomery (1830)/Coffee(1850)/Pike(1860) Co, AL. Does anyone know the names of the other seven children?

HAIR/HARE- I am looking for information for a library patron on the following person: Edward Hair (or possibly, "Hare") Born in Sumter County in 1880 or 1881 - Died in Marion County in 1938 or 1939 - Father's first name: Robert - Names of wives: 1) Deas, Letha 2) Owens, Rachel Althena 3) Owens, Susie - Name of brother: Seine - Name of sister: Anna (Married name: Daughty) - Any more specific information on Edward Hare would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Jan Kowal - Reference Assistant- Berkeley County Library, Goose Creek Branch

Berkeley County Library

Goose Creek Branch

325 Old Moncks Corner Road

Goose Creek, SC 29445

WHEELER- I would like to find information about Shadrack Wheeler and his wife Apsilla(Brinson) Wheeler. They lived in the Sumter area, listed in the 1800 and 1820 census. I believe one of their sons names was Adam Brinson Wheeler born abt. 1780. Any and all info that I can get on these individuals will be greatly appreciated and shared.

FRANCIS- Seeking information on the parents of JOSEPH FRANCIS, b. Jan 1765 near Black Mingo, now Wilton, SC. He married ca. 1782, Judia (Julia). Migrated to Amite Co.,Ms 1801 after selling his land on White Oak Branch of Black River, Sumter District. He served with Francis Marion in Capt. James Winter's Co in the Rev War. Any information on his siblings /parents would be most appreciated.

Marie Coleman Cochran

erinh@lcc.net

1511 Reen Dr.

Lufkin, TX 75904

CANTEY/CANTY- Looking for information on a J.N. CANTY listed on 1850 Census for Sumter County. Any information will be appreciated. Looking for father of Jasper Newton Cantey (born 1851),,,,,who was J.N. CANTY listed on 1850 Census, who were his children, his wife, etc.

BRADFORD- Thomas Bradford was the owner of Bradford Springs. I am in need of a copy of the grant where he obtained the Land in 1771 and would like to find out if a deed from him is in existance and where. I am trying to fit this Thomas Bradford into the research of the Thomas Bradford 1734-1811 and Sarah Ransom. They were in residence in 1811 in Hancock, GA when Thomas died. I have an extensive data base on the Bradfords and will share info.

MONTGOMERY- I am searching for info on a Joseph Montgomery that was mentioned in the SC census of 1830 from Sumter Co. Any info would be appreciated.

HODGE- Requesting information concerning parents of Charles HODGE, born 23 Sept 1806. Parents possible "Benjamin and Sara HODGE" or "Vethel HODGE" Charles HODGES is listed 1830 Census of Sumter District as a single individual between 20 and 30 years of age. Charles moved Troy, Alabama in 1831 with West Elisha HODGE. Any help would be appreciated.

Michael L. Lester and Tim Crain

340 Gum Street

Arkadelphia, AR 71923

TISDALE & DRAUGHN- Any information about Joshua Draughn married Prudence Tisdale Sep 15, 1785, daughter of John Tisdale and Jane McElroy. Child: John Tisdale Draughn b. June 21, 1787, married Martha Hodge Courtney Jan 26, 1812. Children: Rufus Tisdale Draughn b. Feb 17, 1814 ; Wyatt Joshua Draughn b. Aug 08, 1815 ; Sarah Ann Draughn b. July 12, 1817 ; Prudence Matilda Draughn b Nov 10,1812(4)