>Since you have ancestors from the area, would you be interested in >discussing Honea Path, with regards to early settlers, topography, >waterways, roads, trails, and railroad? It might be helpful if we made a >list of primary-source facts that we could refer to, and add to, as we go >along. Not sure if it could be done on this list, but surely there are some >members who might be interested. We might start with William Honey's land >grant. >Wm Kay, Mt Pleasant, SC Yes! What a great idea! The main waterways are Broadmouth Creek and the Saluda River. Honea Path was built on the high ridge which lies between the two (also running through Pelzer and the former nineteenth-century communities of Stantonville and Calhoun), which made the ridge an ideal bed for the Columbia and Greenville Railroad. William Honea's home place was on Big Creek, a little further north than Honea Path, but he also had land on Little Beaverdam, and, perhaps, in Greenville Dist. There appears in the record both a William Sr. and Jr., which I have not been able to sort out. Also related are Tobias, Thomas, and Abner Honea. I would certainly appreciate any corrections or additions to this tree: Descendants of William Honea, Sr. 1 William Honea, Sr. 1746 - .. +Elizabeth ......... 2 Thomas Honea 1772 - ......... 2 Sarah Honea 1775 - 1837 ............. +William Slaton 1772 - 1837 .................... 3 Susannah Jane Slaton 1798 - 1836 ........................ +PHILIP PORTER SMITH 1802 - 1889 .................... 3 Thomas Jefferson Slaton 1800 - .................... 3 John Slaton 1802 - .................... 3 Stephen Slaton 1804 - ........................ +Sarah Talitha Moore 1805 - 1850 .................... 3 Elizabeth Christina Slaton 1807 - 1880 ........................ +David Desmond Spearman 1806 - 1878 .................... 3 Frances Lenore Slaton 1810 - 1887 ........................ +Francis Asbury Spearman 1816 - 1893 .................... 3 WILLIAM WILLIS SLATON 1818 - 1855 ........................ +Katharine C. Barkley 1822 - .................... 3 Anna Slaton 1821 - ........................ +John Huff Tripp 1821 - .................... 3 George Washington Slaton 1823 - Descendants of Abner Honea 1 Abner Honea 1787 - .. +Mary Miller 1795 - ......... 2 Thomas Honea 1814 - 1870 ............. +Priscilla Cox 1812 - 1870 .................... 3 Martha Ann Honea 1836 - 1915 ........................ +William A. Edwards 1836 - 1908 ------------ Here are the primary records I have collected for William Honea. I would appreciate being cited by anyone who uses these records. I would also love to hear from anyone who knows more about the court cases listed below. Thanks, Kim SCMAR, v. 6, p. 214, Pendleton County Court Minutes, 24 Jan. 1792: Wm. Honey, name drawn for Petit Jury Willie, Pendleton Co., SC Deeds, p. 32: 30 Mar. 1792. James Hamilton to William Honey for L100, for 200 acres in Washington Dist., Pendleton Co. on North fork of Big Creek, waters of Saluda River, granted to James Hamilton, 5 Jun. 1786, by Wm. Moultrie Esq., Gov. Recorded Bk. MMMM, p. 9. Wit: James Hamilton, John Hamilton, Thomas Hamilton. Rec: 25 Jun. 1792. SCMAR, v. 7, p. 47, Pendleton County Court Minutes, 17 Sep. 1792: "Wm. Honey, appointed an overseer of the Road leading from the South Fork of Saluda to Wm. Halbert, Esq. & Having removed out of the County, ordered that Thomas Davis be appointed in his stead." McCuen, et al, Abstracts of General Sessions Court Case Rolls, Washington Dist. SC, 1792-1799, Greenville Co. SC, 1787-1799, pp. 40-1: #047 Honey, William Sr; Honey, William Jr; Robin, Elbert; Barkley, Samuel; and Moss, Matthew, Pendleton County. Assault with intent to kill. Indictment, 10 Nov. 1794. True bill for William Honey Sr. and Elbert Robins. No bill against the remainder. Charge: Assault on 2 Jan. 1794 against John Caruthers; Wits: John Caruthers, Wiliam Tubb, Joseph Reid. Jury: Robert Nelson, Elisha Green, Henry Machen, John Boyd, Lewis Rolsoton, Thomas Barton, John Crow Foster, Benjamin Arnold (all by oath), John Nichols (by affirmation). Both found guilty. Testimony of John Caruther: "on the night of the 1 of February last came William Honey Sr., William Honey Jr., Elbert Robins, Matthew Moss, Abner Honey, and James Bartley and did 'violant' assault and threaten to kill the said John Caruthers by cocking their guns at him and took him a 'presonar' and carried him off and on the road they beat him and punched him with their guns and said they would kill him the said John Caruthers." Robert Anderson "saith that William Honey is a peaceable well behaved man and of an honest character...that John Caruthers at whose insistence he has been found guilty of an assault was in the opinion of this "deponant" a dishonest bad man suspected of horse stealing and has absconded on account thereof...that this "deponant" has been informed and believes that William Honey has sustained great losses by -?- and the death of his horses by the yellow water and that he is in no situation to pay a heavy fine." Willie, Pendleton Dist. Deeds, p. 88: 8 Dec. 1794. Moses Tomlinson to William Honey for L100 stg. for 157 acres, in Washington Dist. on E. side of Little Beaver Dam Creek, waters of Rochy River. Wit: John Caldwell, Moses (M) Key, William (/) Key. Rec: 24 Jun. 1795. Willie, Pendleton Dist. SC Deeds, p. 133: 24 Jun. 1796. I, James Anderson and Agnes, his wife, for $50 paid by Abel Honey sold him 150 acres on Little Beaverdam Creek, part of tract granted James Anderson by Charles Pinkney, 5 Dec. 1791. Wit: James Wilbun, William Honey. Rec: 24 Jan. 1797. Willie, Pendleton District Deeds, p.124: 1 Nov. 1793. William Honey, of Greenville Co. SC to Abner Honey, of same, for L20 stg. 400 acres in Pendleton Cou. on Big Creek of the Saluda River, part of 554 acres granted William Honey by Chas. Pinkney, 1 Oct. 1792. Wit: Aaron Wilborn, Sturdy Gardner. Rec: 3 Aug. 1796. Willie, Pendleton District Deeds, p.124: 3 Aug. 1796. I, William Hone, for divers causes and considerations give to Thomas Hone and Sarah Hone, of Pendleton Co. all my lands, cattle, household stuff. Wit: Aaron Wilborn, James Wilborn. Rec: 3 Aug. 1796. Willie, Pendleton Dist SC Deeds 1790-1806, p. 138: 24 Feb 1797. John Hodge to Thomas Hona (also Honae) for L.30 for 200 acres on N. fork of Big Creek, of Saluda River, granted Wm Coller 4 Jul 1785 by Wm Moultrie... Wit: James Hodge, Wm Hona. Betty Willie, Pendleton Dist., SC Deeds, 1790-1806, p. 176: Abraham Barren of Greenville Co. SC for L60 to James M. Wilbourn of Pendleton Co., Washington Dist., 185 acres on the Saluda River. Date: 23 Jan, 1798. Wit: William Hone, Hugh Wilson, Thomas Hone. Rec.: 6 Aug. 1798. McCuen, et al, Abstracts of General Sessions Court Case Rolls, Washington Dist. SC, 1792-1799, Greenville Co. SC, 1787-1799, p. 52, #059, Corathers, John. Horse Stealing. Recognizance April 1795, for stealing a roan from William Honey, Sr. McCuen, et al, Abstracts of General Sessions Court Case Rolls, Washington Dist. SC, 1792-1799, Greenville Co. SC, 1787-1799, pp. 112-5: #127. Daniel Parker and Robert Honey, laborers, Pendleton County. Horse Stealing. Edith Parker, w/o Daniel, testified that ca. 10 Aug. 1796, they stole John Darragh's horse, value L10 stg. No bill vs. Honey; Daniel Parker guilty. Wits: John Darragh, W. Honey, Thomas Honey, James Thompson. Recognizance, 14 Nov. 1797 to William Honey, 50L; securities: John Darragh 25L, Aaron Welborn 25L; Recognizance, 14 Nov. 1797 to Thomas Honey, 50L; Securities: William (x) Slaton, 25L, William Honey, 25L. Stewart, 1800 Pendleton census, p. 120: 896. Abner McMillan 897. William Honey, 00001-00001-00 898. William Slaton 899. Jesse Ballard 900. George Slaton Willie, Pendleton Deeds, p. 304. "William Claton (later Slaton) of Greenville Co. SC for $50 sold to William Honey of Pendleton Dist., 100 acres on N. fork of Big Creek of Saluda River, part of tract granted James Hamilton by William Moultrie, 30 Mar. 1792, given to Sarah Slaton, wife of William Slaton by deed of Gift, 3 Aug. 1796. Date: 30 Apr. 1802....Rec.: 15 Mar. 1803. Willie, Pendleton Co., SC Deeds, p.257: I, Abner Honie for $300 sold to William Honie 400 acres on Big Creek, granted William Honie, Sr. by Charles Pinkney, 1 Oct. 1792. (Cannot read date). Wit: Thomas Honie, Wm. (+) Honie. Rec: 24 Oct. 18__. [end of 1801, by proximity in deed book] Willie, Pendleton Dist., SC Deeds, 1790-1806, p. 349: 28 Dec. 1803. William Hone for $350 sold to John Green 400 acres on Big Creek, granted William Stone by Chas. Pinkney 1 Oct. 1792. Wit: William Anderson, Henry Green; Elizabeth (x) Honey released dower. Wit: Tobias Honey. Rec: 12 Jan. 1805. Willie, Pendleton Co., SC Deeds, p. 367, 14 Nov. 1803: William Honie for $150 sold Thomas Honie 100 acres on N. fork of Big Creek of the Saluda River, part of a tract granted James Hamilton by Wm. Moultrie, conveyed to William Honie. Sighned: Wililam (x) Honie. Wit: John Wilson, Jr. and Hugh Wilson. John Wilson made oath to James Wilborn, J. P., 14 Nov. 1803. Rec: 12 Mar. 1805. Willie, Pendleton Dist., SC Deeds, 1790-1806, p. 357: 8 Jan. 1805. John Green for $460 sold to Isaac Horton 400 acres on Big Creek, laid out for William Honey, Sr., by Chas. Pinkney 1 Oct. 1792. Wit: John Millwee, Thos. W. Raulins. Rec: 12 Jan. 1805. Willie, Pendleton District, SC, Deeds, p. 369: 25 Feb. 1805. Thomas Honey for $200 sold Wiliam Elliott 100 acres on N. fork of Big Creek of the Saluda River, part of a tract granted James Hamilton by Wm. Moultrie, 13 Mar. 1792. Wit: William Slaton, Aaron Welborn. Elizabeth Honey, wife of Thomas, released dower. Rec: 6 Apr. 1805. Betty Willie, Pendleton Dist., SC Deeds, 1790-1806, p. 389: Henry Gasaway for $100 to William Honea 100 acres on 6 Mile Creek of Keowee River, bd. Honea, Hutson, Towers, Smith. (Cannot read date). Signed: Henry Gasaway, Rachael (x) Gasaway. Wit: Charles Bradley, Abnre Honea. Rec.: 24 Mar. 1806. ----------------