SUMTER COUNTY,

SOUTH CAROLINA

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September 1999 - December 1999

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Cindy Ridgeway Parker
My address is: 6 Sandalwood Lane, Sumter, S.C. 29154

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MITCHELL - TISDALE : In 1820 Stephen and Abigail Mitchell deed 3 parcels of land in Sumter "for the use of" Susannah TISDALE (whose maiden name was CARR or KERR). Does anybody know Stephen & Abigail's relationship or their relationship to Susannah? September 4, 1999

Beverly Burton

bbb@pdq.net

PALMER -My grandfather, Hugh Palmer, starting working for a railway express company in Sumter, SC, around 1919-20. Many years later he retired from the Railway Express Agency (REA), but it wasn't organized until 1929. I would like to know the name of the express company in Sumter around 1919-20. (An express company was like our modern-day UPS.) September 4, 1999

Linda Howard

mlhowards@mindspring.com

LAWS - Seeking information on Rebecca Jane LAW, ( LAWS ),born 1825 in Sumter Co. At some point she and her family, moved to Jefferson Co., Ga., where she married a Seth K. Smith. September 4, 1999

Susan Rivers

SRivers563@aol.com

GINN/LAWTON/SHERMAN -Amos and Jane Ginn who had four daughters Liza, Estelle, Lena and Agnes.(late 1800 - 1900) Two of the daughters married into the SHERMAN family which I am also seeking information about. I am also seeking information about the LAWTON family.These three families are part of my ancestry. September 6, 1999

Mildred Lawton Bowden

em325b@aol.com

HODGE/RODGERS - Looking for information on William Joseph Rodgers b. 19 March 1894 to Joseph W Rodgers and Josephine Hodge. William m. Thelma Myrtle Price 31 Jan 1927 in San Jose CA. Any information on Joseph and Josephine would be appreciated. William and Thelma's marriage license says Joseph and Josephine were born in SC. But William's death certificate says Joseph was born in Texas. Sept 12 1999.

Donna Ellison

maxdonauau@earthlink.net

1450C Sun King Rd

San Diego CA, 92126

ADAMS -Edwin Bryant Adams b. 1807 in Sumter District S.C. Married Catherine Oliver in 1836-Catherine was the daughter of Col. Whitney M. Oliver from Alabama. September 16, 1999

Bev Matthews

fammatt@gte.net

HILTON -I am doing reserch on my Hilton Lineage and would like to have any Hilton information from the old Sumter District. I am fairly sure that the William and Jesse Hilton listed on the 1820 Census were my Great and GREAT GREAT Grandfathers. Help Please!!!! September 16, 1999

John H. Hilton

papajohn@greenwood.net

RODGERS/HODGE/POPLIN - Joseph William Rodgers m. Josephine Hodge in Sumter some time in the late 1880s or early 1890s. They had two children William Joseph 19 Mar1894 and Bessie (no info). Joseph died of a snake bite(?) and Josephine went on to marry a man by the last name of Poplin. They had other childre, but I don't know how many. I have a post card William sent to Josephine in 1918 that has her as Mrs H W Poplin. 18 Sept 1999

Donna Ellison

maxdonauau@earthlink.net

1450C Sun King Rd

San Diego CA 92126

LEE - Am searching for information on Lees who moved from Sumter Cty. to Washington Cty. Ga. A S.C. Lee married Nancy Woodard around 1820. Two of their children were Hixon/Hixson and Jesse Lee.Any information appreciated. Have descendant data to share. October 10, 1999

Carl Jowers

cjowers@fccjmail.fccj.cc.fl.us

LEE - I have a Needham Lee, d. 1804 m. Ann McAllister, d. 1809 (her will is in Sumter Co., SC). They are my 4gr-grandparents, but I know nothing about either of their ancestors. October 10, 1999

Stanley Williamson Mosby

smosby@clarksdale.com

THAMES - I am told through cousins and other sources that my GGGGGGrandfather, Esquire or Squire B. Thames, was born in Clarendon, South Carolina in 1786, died abt. 1855 in Simpson County, Mississippi s/o Samuel Thames, born abt. 1745 in Bladen, North Carolina, died after 1810 in Clarendon, South Carolina s/o Thomas Thames, born between 1704 and 05 in England or Virginia, died 1758 in Bladen, North Carolina s/o Amos Tims/Thames, Born March 25, 1684 in Northamptonshire, England, died August 3 or 6, 1766 in Bladen, North Carolina. Esquire's first son, my GGGGGrandfather, Timothy M.( I am told the M may stand for Manning) was born in 1816 in South Carolina, died after 1880 in Simpson County, Mississippi. Esquire was to have married Nisa Rogers born in 1787 in South Carolina and d/o Shadrack Rogers and Hopey ( Beatha?) Rogers.According to notes that credit Lula H Kearl Hist by Marshall ( I assume Vera Marshall?) Esquire was in the 1810 census, Sumter District SC. Somewhere I have notes or I saw were he was a witness to another man's Revolutionary War pension application, however I am not sure where I saw that. I hope that I can discover more by getting in touch with others who are researching the Thames surname. October 10, 1999

Robert Henry Thames, Jr

jthames2@midsouth.rr.com

SCARBROUGH - I am researching the SCARBROUGH family, looking for ADDISON SCARBROUGH 1754-1830. I would like to know also of any military or patriotic duty during the Revulation. ADDISON SCARBROUGH had a son JESSE that was born @1790-94 in Camden District, SC and died in Musc. Co, GA @1839. JESSE SCARBROUGH had a son IVEY SCARBROUGH @1814-. I would like proof that IVEY SCARBROUGH was the son of JESSE. JESSE's will; IVEY SCARBROUGH and SAMUEL BECK witnesses. October 17, 1999

Elvin Dick

Anna30886@aol.com

PACK - ISO information on the above surname. My great, great grandmother Margaret Pack (white) married and had six children by James Pringle (Black). She died young, her sister's name was Winnie and her parents names were Manley and Rosetta Pack. They attended (I believe) the Enon Baptist church and lived in a section of Sumter called Visaud, Besuad (not sure of spelling). October 17, 1999

Andrea Robinson

AWestonrob@aol.com

LEWIS -I am looking for Benjamin LEWIS who moved to Houston Co. GA before 1830, died 1853. He was born in SC. His wife Martha was from NC b. abt. 1793. They had the following children born in SC: Nathan G. b. abt 1812, William H. b. abt. 1814, Benjamin b. abt. 1822, Mary b. abt. 1823, Sarah b. abt. 1828, and James b. abt.1830.I found two Benjamin LEWIS's listed in the 1829 Census Index. The family in Darlington Co. doesn't have children young enough. Does anyone have information on this LEWIS Family in Sumter Co. October 17, 1999

Larry Justice

LEJULEJU@AOL.COM

WINGATE - The below is what I know of the Wingate's in Sumter. Any additional information or help would be very much appreciated.

WINGATE's of Sumter

My Family Heritage:

Donald Wingate was born Sumter, SC May 5 1951. Birth site: Tuomey Hospital. His birth parents are identified as: father: Willie Williams /Wingate/ mother: Sarah Lillian /Barwick/ Donald married Robin Elise Williams. Donald has 4 children Christine Celeste, Donald Gene II, Michael Shawn, and Nicole Elise. My Ancestors(Grand Father) James Rembert Wingate Born May 1, 1870. Marriage / / married Mary Elizabeth Compton. Birth 10/18/1900 At 30 years of age James became the father of Robert J Wingate Sumter, SC, 18 Oct 1900. At 32 years of age James became the father of Charles Lee Wingate July 31,1902. At 39 years of age James became the father of Walter H Wingate Sumter, SC, Oct 23, 1909. At 45 years of age James became the father of Willie Williams Wingate Sumter, SC, 1915. Birth James became the father of Benjimin Wingate, Sumter SC. Birth James became the father of Pearl Wingate Sumter, SC. Death 05/04/1932 James died May 4, 1932 Sumter, SC, at 61 years of age. Burial site: Sumter Cemetery, Sumter, SC. October 17, 1999

Donald Wingate

w1ngate@aol.com

(Instead of an I in Wingate, Donald uses the number 1 (one) in it's place.)

SMITH - My ancestor, JOHN SMITH and his brother JOSEPH SMITH applied for a Ga. Passport Jan. 6, 1810 to travel through the Creek Nation enroute to the Miss. Territory. The passport stated they were from Sumter Dist. S.C. and this is all I have to try to determine their family there. John was only 15-20 at the time and Joseph was in his 20's. Both were in Amite Co., Ms. and later in Copiah Co., Ms. Other family names were Jesse, Elias, David, Barney, Susannah, Mary, Tabitha and Estherann. Any possibilities as to their parents or other family in Sumter Dist. will be appreciated. October 17, 1999

Barney Smith, Jr.

barney@cblink.com

73 Watts Road

Columbia, Ms. 39429

VAUS - A court action in 1833 in AL mentions an Ephram VAUS in the Sumter District of SC. Would like to communicate with someone about Ephram (Ephraim). October 17, 1999

Tom Rogers

dtrogers@dbtech.net

Tuscaloosa, AL

JENNINGS -Searching for the parents of Richard Jennings in Sumter, S.C. He was born Nov. 29, 1845 probably in Providence Township, Sumter Co. There were several "Jennings" in Providence (maybe relatives ?) with the names James M., John J., William H., William J. and Lauringdon R. Some moved to Sumter city in the late 1800's. Richard was a Confederate veteran and married Mary Milicia Byrd (of Croatan Indian descent) in 1867. They resided in Sumter city on Council and Bradford streets until his death in 1907. Richard was a stone cutter by trade and was survived by a son Wesley O. Jennings and a daughter Juanita Jennings Hudson (my great grandmother). October 19, 1999.

Alfred Ben Hudson

saress@innova.net

828 Macedonia Rd., Gaffney, S.C. 29341

BYRD - Searching for the parents of Mary Milicia Byrd born 1847 in Sumter Co.,S.C. Our family suggests that she was part Croatan Indian. There was an Ezekiel Byrd that lived in Bradford Springs Twp., Sumter Co. in 1850 and 1860. Some have indicated that he was of Indian descent. Delithia was the name of Ezekiel's wife. Could Ezekiel and Delithia Byrd be the parents of Mary Milicia ? Mary M. married Richard Jennings of Providence Twp. Sumter Co. in 1867. A Confederate veteran and stone cutter, Richard with Mary M. resided in Sumter city on Council and Bradford St. Following Richard's death around 1907, Mary M. and her daughter Juanita Jennings Hudson (my ggrandmother) moved to Orangeburg, S.C. Mary died around 1915 and was survived by Juanita and a son Wesley O. Jennings. October 21,1999

Alfred Ben Hudson

828 Macedonia Rd., Gaffney, S.C. 29341

saress@innova.net

BYRD - I am searching for information and documentation that Donnan Byrd is the son of George Byrd, Jr. and Sarah Frierson. He was born in Sumter District abt. 1804 and died in 1879, possibly in Mississippi as the rest of his family moved on there. Any help will be appreicated. October 23, 1999

Carolyn Brumfield Henderson

COBB - I'm searching for info regarding Joseph Cobb who was born about 1740. I don't know where he was born, however, it is believed that he was born in St.Mark's Parish, Craven CO., SC (Sumter area?) or Isle of Wight, VA. He lived in St. Mark's Parish, Craven CO., SC before moving to the Augusta, GA area and owning property. I'm connected to their son Ezekiel and their other children are believed to be James, Absolom, Benjamin, Daniel, Isaiah, Mary, and Stephen. His father, James, is believed to have been a member of the SC militia in 1759. Joseph's father was James and his mother is unknown. James may have been from Isle of Wight, VA or Calvert Co., MD. Joseph and his son Ezekiel fought together in the REV. War in CPT John Hill's Company at FT Martin, GA commanded by Col. Elijah Clarke. Joseph died in 1786 and is buried in Wilkes Co., GA. Rachel married William McKullars after the death of Joseph.Any help is greatly appreciated. October 26, 1999

Ken Cobb

cobbsf@aol.com

HODGE -Seeking info on Josephine Elizabeth HODGE (b. 24 Aug 1874 Sumter, SC - d. 14 Jul 1954 SC) and her husband Joseph William RODGERS. Josephine was the dau of William Holmes HODGE (b. 13 Oct 1349 SC) and Kate H. McELVEEN. Joseph and Josephine had 2 children: William Joseph Rodgers (b. 19 Mar 1894 Sumter, SC - d. 16 Nov 1970 San Jose, CA) and Bessie (b. ca 1891). Rumor has it Joseph died of a snake bite ca 1894 since Josephine m. Henry Washington POPLIN in 1896 and they had 8 more children. Who was Joseph's parents? Where was he born? November 14, 1999

Donna Ellison

maxdonauau@earthlink.net

1450C Sun King Rd

San Diego, CA. 92129

CAMPBELL/BOWEN - Looking for information on Christopher C. Campbell b. abt. 1808 in Sumter Co., SC. Married Mary Louisia Bowen, dau of John BOWEN. Christopher and Mary Campbell had a son, Columbus Washington Campbell in Sumter Co. in 1838. Christopher Campbell was said to have two half brothers named George Washington Campbell and Eugene Campbell. The Campbell and Bowen families migrated from Sumter Co. to the old Natchez Dist. of Louisiana and then settled in Franklin and Jefferson Counties, Mississippi. November 14, 1999

Jewel Bragg

Bejeweledi@aol.com

3051 Aspen Dr.

Mobile, AL 36693-4001

LANSDALE -I only know that Isaac Lansdale born in 1760 was born in New Castle, Del. His son that I am trying to link with him was born in South Caroline, Isaac Lansdale 1801. I found a William Lansdale which was the name of one of the brothers of Isaac Lansdale b. 180l living in the Sumpter District. He was on the 1830 census Index in Sumter County District Sump. 094. Sumter D Page #59 Micro 1M. There might be proof of Isaac birth in Sumter County Census of 1810. November 21, 1999

Donna Kouba

tdkouba@etex.net

PHELPS / LEE - I am looking for the family and ancestors of WILLIAM PHELPS b. c. 1773 SC. Father may be James Phelps b. NC. Also looking for the family of SOPHIA LEE b. c. 1776-77 SC. Father: William Lee G. Father: Arthur Ferney Lee. William and Sophia Lee Phelps moved to Pulaski Co., GA between 1810-14. They lived there the rest of their lives. Children: ARTHUR, WILLIAM, JAMES, S. NEEDHAM, ELIJAH, POLLY, CAROLINE, ELIZABETH. This list is not in birth order. There were PHELPS on the Claremont census of 1790. I am interested to know if the Phelps listed is part of the family of William PHELPS. Also would like more information on Sophia and her possible link to Arthur Ferney LEE of Sumter Co. SC. I do have some material that I would be happy to share. November 21, 1999

Nora Acton

NBActon@aol.com

HODGE - Looking for information on H. L. B. Hodge, born abt 1860, near Manning, SC. Appears on land transfer from Eliza Fleming 1889. What was his connection with Fleming family? November 24, 1999

James Fleming

jflemin2@bellsouth.net

4184 Idlevale Drive, Tucker, GA 30084

CAPPS -Looking for any information on Greenberry Capps who served as a Revolutionary Soldier while living "in High Hills of the Santee". November 24, 1999

James Fleming

jflemin2@bellsouth.net

4184 Idlevale Drive, Tucker, GA 30084

SESSIONS/WINGATE - Would like any info on Sessions and Wingates of Sumter Co. 1800-1810. November 29, 1999

Jean Larson

NORMAGEN@aol.com

4086 Jan Way, San Jose, CA 95124

ANDERSON -Looking for family of GEORGE PRESSLEY ANDERSON m. Margaret Gotea Wilson of Williamsburg Twp. Served in Civil War 10th Reg. Graduated from Furman Univ. in 1859, and was a school teacher. Came to California with Pressley and Dozier family in 1869. November 29, 1999

Janyce Anderson

7 Via Las Encinas

Carmel Valley, CA 93924

phone: (831) 659-3505

fax: (831) 659-8615

cvoaks@aol.com

BENBOW -1800'S looking for informtaion on how to get slave tax list, had several Benbow's who owned plantations and slaves. December 4, 1999

William R. Benbow

wbenbow@rexnet.net

DAVIS - William Carindal born May 6,1804 we need to know the name of his parents and any other information available. December 11, 1999

Brenda L. Homer

bhomer@netoriginals.com

SHILOH COMMUNITY - I am searching for the location of SHILOH COMMUNITY, CIRCLE 6. This community was supposedly in Sumter County, (before 1850.) I am searching for the SHILOH Cemetery, where my ancestors said to be buried. December 11, 1999

Larry Kea

LFKea@aol.com

JOHNSON -Looking for help, ref: Alexandra Johnson also known as Sandy Johnson. Older family members have lead me to believe he can be located in Sumter Co., South Carolina. This is what I have so far: Alexandra Johnson was married to Lavina, unknown last name. Lavina or Vinie as she was known is believed to be Native American. Alexandra and Lavina had two children possibly more, Theadore Wayne b September 2,1856 in SC, d October 19, 1932 in Hamilton Co., FL and is burried in Hamilton/Burnham Cemetery, Hamilton Co., FL. Eliza b 1849 in SC, d 1929 and is burried in Ray City, GA. After death of Alexandra or divorce Lavina moved to Florida with children. Lavina remarried John William Grantham and lived in Suwanne Co., FL ref: 1870 Census for Suwannee Co., FL #567 is 35 yoa and born in SC. Lavina died February 12, 1899 and is burried at Hamilton/Burnham Cemetery also. I live on the property that my great grandfather Theadore Wayne Johnson farmed for many years and deeded it to my grandparents whom deeded it to my Mother, Thanks for any help. December 11, 1999

Charles Lambert

cblamb@alltel.net

DuBOSE/CARTER/FULMORE -Has anyone researched these lines? I would like to correspond with you if you have. I need background information on Cartersville, Carters Crossroads, DuBose Ferry, and such. Stephen DuBose/John DuBose,/ Magdalen DuBose/Giles Carter/ John James Carter/ Harriet Carter/ Zachariah Fulmore. December 11, 1999

Eleanor Williams Bradley

eleanor@bfree.on.ca

MONTGOMERY -I would like any information on Hugh w. Montgomery andNelson Montgomery Hugh is on Sumter confederate monument. December 11, 1999

Delbert Goodwin

124 Dublin Circle Port Orange, Floridia 32127

ACKYGO@aol.com

WIGGINS -Searching for the death record of Calvin Wiggins of Sumter, born circa 1840 in NC, died sometime after 1891. For some reason, he fled from the law about 1891, and nothing is known since. His wife was Zilpha Smith. December 20, 1999

Suzanne Cesari

p. (703) 739-4293

f. (703) 518-1720

suzanne_cesari@atkearney.com

SNIPES-GALLOWAY -I'd like information on Abraham GALLOWAY m. Kitsey SNIPES in Sumter co., in 1811. Their son, Absolom GALLOWAY, b. 1815, m. Susan Snipes of Sumter, probably his cousin. I will be happy to exchange any information on this family. December 20, 1999

Bill Snipes

wsnipes@krl.org

Holiday/ McLeod - I'm looking for any information on my grandparents James Daniel McLeod and Marion Holiday. They lived on a farm in Rembert and had, I believe four children. Their names are: Junius Hazel McLeod(my father), Thomas Marion McLeod, Anne Murray McLeod Ogden, and Fanny Mcleod Gibson. Any information on James and Marion McLeod and their respected families will be greatly appreciated. December 31, 1999

McLeod Waverley

mcleodw@BRAGG.ARMY.MIL

LYNAM -I would like a descendant of William Bruce Lynam to contact me. He was my great great grandfather's nephew. William Bruce Lynam was born in the early 1850's and died in the 1880's in Sumter County. December 31, 1999

Regina Landry

regrl@yahoo.com

HODGE -I am looking for info on Richard Graham Hodge's father or mother w/ dates; (he was b. 4 May 1886 & d. 16 Aug 1918). He was married to Rhoda Vermell Jennings (her 2nd marriage, b. 28 Dec 1890, d. 1967). I believe that both are buried at Home Branch Baptist Church. I know they had a son and a daughter (Richard Levant Hodge & Harriet Hodge Dubose). December 31, 1999

John W. Davis, Jr

jdavis1@elp.rr.com

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