Hi Gary... The only thing I do know right now is that there were indeed rice plantations along the Cooper River near Charleston. I recently read the book written by Edward Ball titled "Slaves in the Family" which is about his family (the Balls) and their rice plantations along this river. Will let you know anything I find out. Lois in CA

Hi Lois, I would like it if you keep me informed, too, on whatever you find out. And I will do the same for you. Is the book you mention still in circulation, or a private publication, or what? Sounds interesting. I would like to find out more, as several of both mine and hub's lines are from early SC. Thanks, Nancy Lois wrote: > > Hi Gary... > > The only thing I do know right now is that there were indeed rice > plantations along the Cooper River near Charleston. I recently read the > book written by Edward Ball titled "Slaves in the Family" which is about > his family (the Balls) and their rice plantations along this river. > Will let you know anything I find out. > > Lois in CA > > ==== COOPER Mailing List ==== > This list is brought to you by the RootsWeb Members and Sponsors. > RootsWeb Gen.Data Coop.Box 6798 Frazier Park, CA 93222 > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html

Hi Nancy... Edward Ball's book, "Slaves in the Family," is indeed still available. I purchased mine from Border's just this last March or April. It is a paperback, published by Ballantine Books, copyright 1999. Border's price was $15.95. I will let the list know if I find out anything about this supposed Cooper Rice Plantation in SC. Even if I'm not from the family...:)) Lois in CA