Hi Ellen - I have some ancestors that are from that area, and I'm full of things that I get in the mail, but I always find the small local types like yourself the absolute most valuable in research aids. I have ancestors that I'll probably never find that are from that area, such as the following surnames: GASSAWAY WILLIAMS WATKINS GODFREY I'm not sure of a solid starting point for finding additional information outside of combing ancestry.com, usgenweb's county site (sadly enough I haven't had any luck on that site), etc. NC Archives has a book on the Gassaway family from your area that you cover, but the book is full of incorrect information. My Isaac 'Ira' Gassaway married Elizabeth Williams, both of that area and settled in Grassy Creek, Polk Co TN (in the Copper Basin, cousin to Fannin Co GA.) I suppose the copper mines drew them up there. I'm interested in being a member if it's something that will produce results. As you might imagine, I could spend thousands a year in subscriptions for my clients and myself! I belong to over 15 currently, and find them all wonderful, but that's because I chose to limit myself to that number. What do you suggest? Fondly, Deborah Spencer, President Association of Professional Genealogists NC Chapter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellen and Bud Neal" <wneal2@bellsouth.net> To: <SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 8:19 PM Subject: Re: [SC-OPD] William Copeland, Sr. & Jr. > Barb, > I am the Treasurer for the Old Pendleton Genealogy Society. Are you > interested in joining our Society? Or you just want that > information from the Newsletter? > Our dues are $25.00 a year for single individual and $28.00 a year for > family. > Along with this you receive our Newsletter > along with the Carolina Herald. > If interested, just send dues to me and I will sign you up. > Ellen Neal > 420 Neal Road > Seneca,S.C. 29672 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "B Nelson" <distler5@charter.net> > To: <SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 2:14 PM > Subject: Re: [SC-OPD] William Copeland, Sr. & Jr. > > >> Please tell me where I may see or purchase this publication. It sounds >> wonderful for the period of time I am researching and area (late 1700's - >> late1800's Pendleton District/Pickens...Reeves/Reaves/Gossett. >> >> Thanks >> Barb >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "W. Kirkland" <weck@simpledsl.com> >> To: <SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 9:58 AM >> Subject: [SC-OPD] William Copeland, Sr. & Jr. >> >> >>> Thanks to the Old Pendleton District Newsletter (Vol 19 #8, Oct. 2005) >>> and to Anne Sheriff for allowing her transcription of the Pendleton >>> Messenger (p. 156) to be published monthly, we finally have proof the >>> William Copeland that was the J. P. and had the title of Esq., was >>> actually William Copeland, Sr., a Capt. in the Revolutionary War and not >>> his son William, Jr, who served in the War. of 1812! >>> >>> When father and son lived in the same timeframe, we could not tell which >>> William this was until this was printed. Jr. or Sr. was never used when >>> he signed as J. P., nor was it used when he signed as Esq. There are >>> different opinions as to which was the Justice, but now we know for >>> sure. >>> >>> The 15 July 1829 issue tells us about a Fourth of July Celebration held >>> at Robert McCann's and about 400-500 people attended. William Copeland, >>> Esq. made a toast and he along with a few other surviving Rev. Soldiers, >>> planted a tree. >>> >>> Perhaps that tree is still alive somewhere on the old Robert McCann >>> property? >>> >>> If anyone has questions on this, please direct to the mailing list and >>> perhaps one of my cousins will take over for me and answer. My time is >>> fully devoted to family members for the next few weeks. Thanks. >>> >>> Wilma Copeland Kirkland >>> >>> (P. S. - Kim Wilson, this should be of interest to you). >>> >>> >>> ==== SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST Mailing List ==== >>> Kindness is contagious, pass it on. >>> List Admin - Derrell Oakley Teat--margaret.teat2@verizon.net >>> >> >> >> ==== SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST Mailing List ==== >> POST !! POST !! POST !! >> Remember, there are new comers almost every day. >> The more you post, the better the chance of >> finding that elusive relative. >> >> > > > > ==== SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST Mailing List ==== > POST !! POST !! POST !! > Remember, there are new comers almost every day. > The more you post, the better the chance of > finding that elusive relative. >

Is your Elizabeth WILLIAMS a descendant of Hezekiah or Charles WILLIAMS. The parents, Hezekiah and Sarah ABBOTT WILLIAMS, of these brothers were from NJ and some of the descendants migrated to SC GA and TN. On Nov 7, 2005, at 5:32 AM, Debbie Spencer wrote: > . My Isaac 'Ira' Gassaway married Elizabeth Williams, both of that > area and settled in Grassy Creek, Polk Co TN