> I'm seeking info on my GGGGrandfather, William C. Gale. The first > record found of him was 1820 Census Marlboro County, S C with him > being listed as head of household containing 3 males between the > ages of 16 and 25. He married Catherine Asson, born abt 1808, in > Cheraw, Chesterfield County, S C. He died Aug 20, 1828 in Cheraw. His > obit in the Southern Radical, Cheraw, stated he was 30 yrs old and a > native of EXETER, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The obit in the Portsmouth Journal, > Portsmourh, N H., stated he was formerly a resident of that city. > Exeter and Portsmouth are both in Rockingham County, N H. > > They had 3 sons,all born in Cheraw; John A ( my GGGrandfather ), > Charles William, and Thomas L. On a Census for one son, the place of > birth of father was listed as N H.; another son said foreign born. A > current family member claims he was born in Bath, N C ( which is now > in Beaufort County ). > > Have been unable to locate the names of his parents or siblings if > any. I appreciate any help and willing to share what info I have. > > Charlie L Gale > Hartwell, Ga.