This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeB.2ACI/973 Message Board Post: ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA - James Washington Richey Family Bible ---------------------------------------- James Washington Richey, born 13 Sep 1792 in Abbeville Co., South Carolina. James Washington Richey married Julianne Julaney (Julany Ann) Shirley, daughter of Benjamin Shirley and Elizabeth Nancy Hughs, on 9 Jul 1812. James Washington Richey died on 26 Jul 1877 in Abbeville Co., South Carolina. Bible is in possession of Martin Graves, great great great grandson of James Washington Richey. Individual entries' dates and authors are not given in bible. The book was published by Daniel D. Smith, No 190 Greenwich St, New York, and is dated 1828. The bible contains many entries, many being event records but some being family historical information of prior generations. The information will be presented here in the order it appears in the book. BIBLE ENTRIES (entered text exactly as is- scribe comments added with brackets []) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Grandmother Richey - Marget Richey died on September 1802 GF James Richey died on August 1808 Elizabeth wife of James Richey May 1 1828 [died] James Richey eied in April [June 5] 1833 grandmother Dunn [illegible] died 18[?] John Wilson was born [illegible] 19 178[?] [illegible] Wilson died 18[?] Letitia [Shirley] March 2 1797 George Wilson Jan 5 1813 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx MARRIAGES ========================= James W. Richey was married to Julany Shirley in July 9 day 1819 Samuel Martin was married to Poly Ann Richey the 26th day of July 1832 James W. Richey was married to 2 wife Marget Seawright February the 11 day 1834 James N. Richey was married to Emily Kay in Janary 23 day 1840 John [?] Seawright married Levinda Richey November 17 day 1853 Wm. J. Richey was married to Ann Elgin July the 17 1851 Samuel Thompson Richey was married to Polly Ann Elgin January the 2 1853 James W. Richey was married to Nancy Martin third wife July 23 day 1857 Nancy Martin was born in April 15 1815 BIRTHS ========================= James W. Richey born in Sepember the 13 day 1792 Julany Shirley born April the 17 day 1794 Polyan Richey was born in April 1 day 1813 James Nathaniel Richey in April the 28 day 1815 Elizabeth Richey born in Sptember the 9 day 1817 Bengeman Richey born in Bovember the 17 day 1819 Agness Luany Richey born in Auguest the 10 day 1822 Sarah Richey was born in March the 20 day 1825 Levinda Richey was born Feb 5 1827 Martin Richey was born Sept 17th 1829 Wm. Johnston Richey was born Nov. 6 1830 Sam Thomp Richey was born Nov 22 1833 Marget Richey was born in August 19 day 1785 George Washington Richey was born the 6 day November 1840 Enoch Marshall Richey was born June 15 day 1852 Sarah Seviller Richey was borned March the 13 1853 William [illegible] born July 25 day 1867 Wallen Tomson Richey born November 11 day 187[?] James [illegible] the [illegible] 23 day 1876 DEATHS ========================= Eliz Richey died on Dec 25 1818 Maston Richey died Dec 17th 1829 Julany Richey wife of Jas. W. Richey died Dec 2 1833 Emily Richey died on June 14 1841 Sarah Richey died on Satary 17 of September 1842 Luany M. [illegible] died on friday 17 1845 Sarah Serviller Richey died on monday the 27 of Sept 1853 William J. Richey was murdered on the 2 day of August 1855 Marget Richey second wife of James W. Richey died 2 day of January 1857 James W. Richey died July 26th 1877 - Age 84 year 10 months & 23 days Nancy Martin Richey died Sept 7 1914 - Age 99 years 4 mos 23 days - Due West S.C. James Thomps Richey was born [illegible] 23 1833

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeB.2ACI/950.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Do you do look ups? I am looking for information on the Alexander Sample family. He moved to the Saluda area about 1750. Morgan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeB.2ACI/972 Message Board Post: ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA - Benjamin Jasper Martin Family Bible ---------------------------------------- Benjamin Jasper Martin, born 27 Feb 1845 in Abbeville Co., South Carolina. B.J. Martin married Mary Ann Elvira Tribble, daughter of S.M. Tribble and Ann Webster, on 19 Dec 1872. B.J. Martin died on 7 May 1910 in Donalds, Abbeville Co., South Carolina. He and his wife are buried in the Donalds Baptist Church Cemetery, Donalds, Abbeville Co., South Carolina. He served as Private in Co. I, 19 SC Rifles, Manigault's Brig., Inf. Volunteers during the Civil War. He also served as first rural mail carrier in Donalds area of Abbeville County, South Carolina. Bible is in possession of Martin Graves, great grandson of Benjamin Jasper Martin. Individual entries' dates and authors are not given in bible. The book was published by A.J. Holman & Co., No 1222 Arch Street, Philadelphia, and is dated 1889. In the rear of the book is a section to enter photographs, but does not contain pictures. The bible also contains a "Temperance Pledge" page for family members to sign. The bible contains many entries, many being event records but some being family historical information of prior generations. The information will be presented here in the order it appears in the book. BIBLE ENTRIES (entered exactly as in text - no scribe comments added) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Children of James Dunn and Agnes C. Dunn. Mentioned in will Probated Jan 12 1802 Abbeville, SC 1. Margaret Dunn 2. Thomas Dunn 3. Mary Dunn Drake 4. Genny Dunn Lyon 5. Elizabeth Dunn Richey m. James Richey Sr <- our Great Great Grandmother 6. Sarah Dunn Martin <- our Great Grandmother 7. Samuel Dunn 8. Robert Dunn 9. William Dunn James Dunn served in American Revolution 1780-81-82 in Cavalry under Gen. Henderson & Gen. Sumter. His wife Agnes C., daughter of James Crozier who died in Abbeville Co. in 1778. THIS IS TO CERTIFY HOLY MATRIMONY ... ========================= Mr. B. Jasper Martin and M.A. Elvira Tribble married at HOME on the 19th day of December 1872 by Rev. Wm F. Pearson BIRTHS ========================= B.J. Martin Feby 27th 1845 M.A. Elvira Martin Aug 19 1850 Father and Mother Ena A. Martin Birth 7 January 1874 Nannie O. Martin Birth 7 June 1876 Vesta Louella Martin Birth 17 Feby 1878 Emma Florance Martin Birth 28 Aug. 1880 Milton Tribble Martin Birth 21 Aug. 1882 Hugh Jasper Martin Birth9 August 1886 Elizabeth, dau of Milton, born Jan 13 - 1909 Elvira, dau of Hugh, born Aug. 19 - 1916 Frances, dau of Hugh, born May 19 - 1919 Hugh Jr., son of Hugh, born May 4 - 1921 Baby sister, infant of Milton Baby brother, infant of Hugh Baby sister, infant of Hugh MARRIAGES ========================= Nannie O. Martin to Luther J. Davis Sept. 14 1899 (Rev. M. McGee) Milton T. Martin to Clara E. Seawright January 22 1908 (Rev. Carthege) Hugh J. Martin to Ellen W. Lesslie October 27, 1916 (Rev. J.N. Leslie) Frances W. Martin to Max Herschel Graves July 3, 1942 (Rev. T.L. Hooper) Elizabeth Martin to David Jordan Wardlaw Sept. 23, 1945 (Rev. J.E. Ledbetter) Elvira Martin to George Eldred Dorn June 8, 1951 (Rev. J.A. Bowens, D.D.) Hugh J. Martin to Cornelia Sherard Aug. 30, 1953 (Rev. J.S. Walkop) Hugh J. Martin to Ruby Hanna Dec. 26, 1968 MARRIAGE ========================= M.A. Elvira Martin 9 Sept 1887 - Recorded by Husband, Age 37 & 20 B.J. Martin 7 May 1910 - Age 65 yrs, 2 mo, 10 days Nannie M. Davis 30th June 1927 - Age 51 yrs, 23 days Hugh J. Martin 26th May 1935 - Age 48yrs, 10 mo, 16 days Vesta Louella Martin 1st June 1958 - 80 yrs, 3 mo, 25 days Milton T. Martin 24th June 1961 - 78 yrs, 10 mo, 3 days Clara E. Seawright Nov 1911 - 22 yrs ADDITIONAL INPUT ON ONCE BLANK PAGES ========================= James W. Richey born Sept 13th 1792 Julany Ann Shirley born Apr 7th 1794 Children Polly Ann Richey born Apr 1st 1813 James Nathaniel Richey born Apr 28th 1816 Elizabeth Richey born Sept 9th 1817 Benjamin Richey born Nov 17th 1819 Agnes Louany Richey born Aug 10th 1832 Sarah Richey born March 20 1825 Levinda Richey born Feb 5th 1827 Mastin Richey born Sept. 17th 1829 William Johnston Richey born Nov. 6 1830 Tomthson Richey born Nov. 22 1833 Margaret Richey born 15 1785 George Washington son of James Nathaniel Richey born Nov 6 1845 Enoch Marshall son of William J. Richey born June 15 1852 Sarah Serviller Richey born Mar. 13 1853 James W. Richey and Julany Ann Shirley married July 9 1812 Samuel Martin and Polly Ann Richey married July 26 1832 James W. Richey was married to 2nd wife - Margaret Seawright - Feb 11th 1834 James N. Richey and Emily Kay married Jan 23 1840 John H. Seawright and Levinda Richey married Nov. 17 1853 Wm J. Richey and Arnie Elgin married July 17 1851 S. Thompson Richey married Polly Ann Elgin Jan 2 1853 Elizabeth Richey died Dec 26 1818 Mastin Richey died Dec 17 1829 Julany Ann wife of James W. Richey died Dec 2 1833 Emily Kay wife of James N. Richey died June 14 1841 Sarah Serviller Richey died Sept 27 1855 Willaim J. Richey murdered Aug 21 1885 at his home now known as Enoch Richey farm. Margaret Richey 2nd wife of James W. Richey died Jan 2 1857 James W. Richey died July 26 1877 - Age 84 yrs, 10 mo, 23 days Nancy Martin 3rd wife of Jas W. Richey died Sept 7 1914 - Age 99 yrs, 4 mo, 23 days. She was born Apr 15 1815 daughter of John Martin and Sallie Dunn Grandmother Richey - Margaret Richey died Sept 1802 James Richey died Aug 1808 Elizabeth wife of James W. Richey died May 1 1826 James Richey died June 5 1833 Grandmother Martin's maiden name was nancy McKee (McKay) Samuel Martin son of John Martin and Sallie Dunn Martin from Ireland John Martin's mother was a McKay Samuel Martin and Polly Ann Richey married July 26 1832 Mary Jane Martin born Sept 27th 1833 Robert M. Martin born July 23rd 1835 James H. Martin born Feb 27th 1838 (1) Sarah Ann Martin born Oct 10th 1840 (2) John Newton Martin (3) (1) (2) (3) - All three children died in 1 week from scarlet fever Luany Martin born Aug 22nd 1843 Benjamin Jasper Martin born Feb 27th 1845 Pinkney Martin born Jan 21st 1847 Elizabeth Levinda Martin born June 17th 1849 Addison Martin born Jan 21st 1852 R. Savannah Martin born June 10th 1856 Samuel Martin died Aug 30th 1885 Polly Ann Martin died May 1st 1898 Mary Jane Martin died 1849 Robert M. Martin died Sept 24th 1863 - Served in the Army nearly 21 months Benjamin Jasper Martin died May 7th 1910 - Entered the Civil War just before his 18th birthday and served until the close of the war. Private in Co. I 19th SC Manigault's Brigade Luany married Laban Ston Dec 20 1857 Levinda married Samuel Elrod Savannah married J. Thomson Gassaway Pinkney married Sarah Hane Branym Addison married Cornelia Elgin 1st, Lou Hopkins 2nd, Rosie Hopkins 3rd Samuel Martin's sisters and brothers names 1. Robert Martin married Jane Brown 2. Jim Martin married Rachael Lendsey 3. John Martin never married 4. William Martin married Lettie Hughes 5. Sallie Martin married Webb 6. Nancy Martin married James W. Richey 7. Elizabeth Martin married Jack Richey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeB.2ACI/971 Message Board Post: ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA - Stephen Milton Tribble Family Bible ---------------------------------------- Stephen Milton Tribble, born 18 Jan 1824 in Abbeville Co., South Carolina. He served as 1 Lieutenant in Co. I, 19 SC Rifles, Manigault's Brig., Inf. Volunteers during the Civil War. He also served as Clerk of Little River Baptist Church for twenty-seven years. S.M. Tribble married Ann Webster, daughter of James Rhodar/Roddy Webster and Jane Gant, on December 12, 1844. S.M. Tribble also married Asenith "Sena" E. Armstrong, daughter of William Armstrong Jr. and Sally Sarah Elizabeth "Betsy" Robinson, on October 8, 1863. S.M. Tribble died on 28 Sep 1877 in Abbeville Co., South Carolina. He and his wives are buried in the Little River Baptist Church Cemetery, Abbeville Co., South Carolina. Bible is in possession of Martin Graves, great-great grandson of Stephen Milton Tribble. Individual entries' dates and authors are not given in bible. A majority of the information entered in this bible is in the same style ink, handwriting and shade/fading. Additionally, many of the death entries are out of date order. One can assume they were entered in mass, maybe when the bible was purchased. All events that occur in the 1870's and beyond are of differnt ink, handwriting and shade/fading and must have been event driven entries. The book was published by William Flint, 26 South Seventh Street and is dated 1869. In the rear of the book is a section to enter photographs, and does contain two glass plate pictures of unknown persons. MARRIAGES ---------------------------------------- S.M. Tribble was married to Ann Webster December 12th 1844 S.M. Tribble was married to S.E. Armstrong October 8th 1863 M.A.E. Tribble was married to B.J. Martin December 19th 1872 M.A.L. Tribble was married to J.A. Strickland December 18th 1884 [Allie Alla Lee] BIRTHS ---------------------------------------- S.M. Tribble was born Janry 18th 1824 Ann Webster wife of S.M. Tribble was born Sept 8th 1826 Margaret Jane daughter of S.M. and Ann Tribble was born September 12th 1845 Palmyra Samelatine daughter of S.M. and Ann Tribble was born December 31st 1846 James Lemuel son of S.M. and Ann Tribble was born October 24th 1824 Mary Ann Elvira daughter of S.M. and Ann Tribble was born August 19th 1850 Nancy Nebraska daughter of S.M. and Ann Tribble was born December 6th 1852 Elizabeth Sular daughter of S.M. and Ann Tribble was born January 18th 1855 September 17th 1857 was born a daughter to S.M. and Ann Tribble "Nina" Pearl was born November the 23th 1885 daughter of J.A. & A.L. Strickland (not sure on reading the "Nina") S.E. Armstrong wife of S.M. Tribble was born February 14th 1844 Dora Anabella daughter of S.M. and S.E. Tribble was born July 17th 1866 Alla Lee daughter of S.M. and S.E. Tribble was born September 27th 1868 Nina Victora daughter of S.M. and S.E. Tribble was born December 21st 1870 William Hugh son of S.M. and S.E. Tribble was born September 28th 1873 Andrew Williamson son of S.M. and S.E. Tribble was born November 2nd 1875 DEATHS ---------------------------------------- Ann Tribble wife of S.M. Tribble died March 17th 1863 Margaret Jane daughter of S.M. and Ann Tribble died July 31 1862 Palmyra Samelatine daughter of S.M. and Ann Tribble died January 17th 1848 Nancy Nebraska daughter of S.M. and Ann Tribble died December 13th 1862 Departed this life an infant daughter of S.M. and Ann Tribble August 2nd 1858 S.M. Tribble died September 28 1877 William Hugh Tribble died June 29 1879 Dora Anabella daughter of S.M. and S.E. Tribble died February 1st 1869 S.E. Morris died January 24 1923 Allie L. Strickland died November 17 1923 Andrew Williamson Tribble died August 10, 1950 MEMORANDUM ----------------------------------------

If you have an index to ABBEVILLE COUNTY marriage records or a book entitled North and South Carolina Marriage Records, would you please see if there is a marriage between John A. Bates and Elizabeth Davis about 1823? Lee Anne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeB.2ACI/955.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Joanne, for trying to help. Yours was not the Cemetery I was looking for, but thanks anyway for your time. I did find the Cemetery recently, and there were really some old gravesites there. Did not find any Baskins, but they were known to be there. Guess the stones were gone or covered over. I had not seen your reply until today. Thanks again, [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeB.2ACI/955.2.1 Message Board Post: Mark, Thank you for your reply. I did find the cemetery, thanks to help from another e-mail friend. The drive out to cemetery was alittle scary, so isolated, but was not bad once we found we found it. We were looking for Baskins, they were know to be buried there, but probably didn't have stones any longer. I did enjoy looking at the old stones. Sorry, I had not seen your response until today. Thanks again, [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeB.2ACI/970 Message Board Post: We recently visited Rocky River Cemetery, near Abbeville,SC. My husband's ancesters, Baskins were known to be buried there. Did not find their stones, but found this old stone of Capt Andrew W. Scott. Stone read: Here lies the body of Capt Andrew W. Scott who departed this life Sep 19, 1817, aged 23 yrs.This would have made him b. in 1794. That was the oldest stone I saw, and thought someone might be search ing for this stone. Thats pretty old to still be able to read the inscriptions. [email protected] (correct e-mail)

Mary Clyde: What can I say? I am soooo grateful for your wonderful help and goodness. THANK YOU FRED On Thu, 03 Jun 2004 19:52:20 -0400 MaryClyde <[email protected]> writes: > Fred, > From the book "Abstracts of Old Ninety-Six and Abbeville District > Wills > and Bonds" by Pauline Young... > > Page 29: > BEARD, DAVID---BOX 9, PACK 158: > Ext. admnr. May 2, 1786 by Elizabeth Beard, Jno. Miller bound to > Jno. > Thomas Jr. Ord. 96 Dist. sum 500 lbs. Inv. made July 1786 by Capt. > Jno. > Norwood, Jno. Miller Sr., Jno. Miller Jr. > > Page 44: > BAIRD, THOMAS---BOX 13, PACK 282: > On Feb. 26, 1847 by Jno. S. Moragne of Benton Co. Alabama, Dionius > M. > Rogers, Isaac Morgane of Abbeville Co. bound to David Lesly Ord. sum > > $480.00. Jno. S. Moragne made gdn. Mary Ann, Robt., Martha Thomas > Beard > (alias Bairds.) State of Ala. Benton Co. Orphans Court. Feb. 11, > 1847 > came Jno S. Moragne and asked to be made gdn. of Mary Ann Baird an > infant > under age & produced the certificate of Mary E. Baird the mother. > Were the > chn. of Thos. Baird decd. The petition of Jno. S. Moragne sheweth > that > some years ago another child born after his death (perhaps > Illegimate) & > some time afterward the wid. and chn. removed to Benton Co. Ala. > Dec. 23, > 1843 Jas. Beard recd. $28.86 his share of est. > > BAIRD, THOMAS---BOX 105, PACK 2650: > Will dated May 3, 1797 in Abbeville Dist. Rec. Sept. 12, 1797. > Exrs: > Wife, Jennet Baird, Bro., Alexr. Baird. Wit: John Boles, Allen > Doyle, > Francis Cummins. > > You can probably get these documents by writing to the > Probate Judge's Office > Abbeville, SC 29620 > > Hope this helps... > Mary Clyde > > At 11:39 PM 6/2/2004, Frederick Baird wrote: > >Greetings to ALL; > > I have a special request for assistance: > > Can anyone give any advice re / a david Baird bn. abt. 1745 in > or of > >Abbeville,SC.Died before 2 May 1786 In Abbeville,SC. > >His wife was ELIZABETH who administered his will ,probated 2 May > 1786 > >Abbeville. > >May have had children THOMAS and ALEXANDER? > >How might I find a copy of that Will? or any other information? > >i would be forever grateful for anything. > >Thanks in advance > >Fred baird > >[email protected] > > > > > >==== SCABBEVI Mailing List ==== > >Therefore take heed how you impawn our person, > >How you awake our sleeping sword of war: > >We charge you, in the name of God, take heed; > > > ==== SCABBEVI Mailing List ==== > Look back into your mighty ancestors: > Go, my dread lord, to your great-grandsire's tomb. > > >

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Thank You Gloria: Is it possible that you could give me a phone # or an address to write thank you Fred On Fri, 4 Jun 2004 01:53:25 EDT [email protected] writes: > > To the gentleman researching David Baird 1745. The wills and > administrations > of estates are in the courthouse in the town of Abbeville. > > The folks who work there are delightful, and willing to help. > > Gloria Donaldson Wells > > > ==== SCABBEVI Mailing List ==== > Therefore take heed how you impawn our person, > How you awake our sleeping sword of war: > We charge you, in the name of God, take heed; > > >

To the gentleman researching David Baird 1745. The wills and administrations of estates are in the courthouse in the town of Abbeville. The folks who work there are delightful, and willing to help. Gloria Donaldson Wells

Fred, From the book "Abstracts of Old Ninety-Six and Abbeville District Wills and Bonds" by Pauline Young... Page 29: BEARD, DAVID---BOX 9, PACK 158: Ext. admnr. May 2, 1786 by Elizabeth Beard, Jno. Miller bound to Jno. Thomas Jr. Ord. 96 Dist. sum 500 lbs. Inv. made July 1786 by Capt. Jno. Norwood, Jno. Miller Sr., Jno. Miller Jr. Page 44: BAIRD, THOMAS---BOX 13, PACK 282: On Feb. 26, 1847 by Jno. S. Moragne of Benton Co. Alabama, Dionius M. Rogers, Isaac Morgane of Abbeville Co. bound to David Lesly Ord. sum $480.00. Jno. S. Moragne made gdn. Mary Ann, Robt., Martha Thomas Beard (alias Bairds.) State of Ala. Benton Co. Orphans Court. Feb. 11, 1847 came Jno S. Moragne and asked to be made gdn. of Mary Ann Baird an infant under age & produced the certificate of Mary E. Baird the mother. Were the chn. of Thos. Baird decd. The petition of Jno. S. Moragne sheweth that some years ago another child born after his death (perhaps Illegimate) & some time afterward the wid. and chn. removed to Benton Co. Ala. Dec. 23, 1843 Jas. Beard recd. $28.86 his share of est. BAIRD, THOMAS---BOX 105, PACK 2650: Will dated May 3, 1797 in Abbeville Dist. Rec. Sept. 12, 1797. Exrs: Wife, Jennet Baird, Bro., Alexr. Baird. Wit: John Boles, Allen Doyle, Francis Cummins. You can probably get these documents by writing to the Probate Judge's Office Abbeville, SC 29620 Hope this helps... Mary Clyde At 11:39 PM 6/2/2004, Frederick Baird wrote: >Greetings to ALL; > I have a special request for assistance: > Can anyone give any advice re / a david Baird bn. abt. 1745 in or of >Abbeville,SC.Died before 2 May 1786 In Abbeville,SC. >His wife was ELIZABETH who administered his will ,probated 2 May 1786 >Abbeville. >May have had children THOMAS and ALEXANDER? >How might I find a copy of that Will? or any other information? >i would be forever grateful for anything. >Thanks in advance >Fred baird >[email protected] > > >==== SCABBEVI Mailing List ==== >Therefore take heed how you impawn our person, >How you awake our sleeping sword of war: >We charge you, in the name of God, take heed;

Greetings to ALL; I have a special request for assistance: Can anyone give any advice re / a david Baird bn. abt. 1745 in or of Abbeville,SC.Died before 2 May 1786 In Abbeville,SC. His wife was ELIZABETH who administered his will ,probated 2 May 1786 Abbeville. May have had children THOMAS and ALEXANDER? How might I find a copy of that Will? or any other information? i would be forever grateful for anything. Thanks in advance Fred baird [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COBB, LIPFORD and PETTUS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeB.2ACI/969 Message Board Post: COBB, LIPFORD and PETTUS – ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SC RESEARCH Recently a researcher asked for information on Adeline/Adaline Lipford Cobb, presumed daughter of Edward and Eleanor Pettus Lipford, and wife of Charles Anderson Cobb. After many hours of researching this request, rather than answering privately, I felt that more people would benefit by publicly responding. The researcher indicated that their opinion was based on the duplication of household in the 1860 census. Their letter to me states, “The information I have for Adelaine Lipford and Anderson Cobb came from the 2 census of 1860 Abbeville, S. C. because of William Lipford being listed with each census--I thought Adelaine/Adeline was his sister.” A Lipford researcher has also reported that Anna Lipford was married to Middleton Cobb. The conclusion drawn above is easy to make without further research. Having researched further, I am not convinced that Adeline Cobb is a daughter of Edward and Eleanor Lipford. There is simply not enough evidence to rationalize that conclusion. There is enough primary and secondary evidence to conclude that Adeline was NOT married to Charles Anderson Cobb. Likewise, there is not enough evidence to prove that Anna Lipford married Middleton Cobb as some researchers have suggested. The loss of records in the 1872 fire at the Abbeville Court House requires looking at other sources for information. The 1840 census provides only a numeric breakdown for the Lipford and Cobb families. Edward Lipford’s household consists of 1 male aged 40-50 (probably Edward), 4 males between 5 and 30, 1 female aged 40-50 (probably Eleanor), 6 females from 0 to 30 and 1 male slave between 10 and 24 for a total count of 13. Four members of the household are employed in agriculture and 2 members over 20 years cannot read and write. The likely scenario is two parents with ten children although the possibility exists that sons or daughters-in-law could be living with them. From the 1840 census until Edward and Eleanor’s death there is at least one more child born to the family, namely William. Eleanor Pettus Lipford had died sometime between 22 Jun 1842 and 31 Dec 1846 [probably after 1844]. Edward’s death was prior to 31 Dec 1846 when the Abbeville County Court of Equity granted administration of Edward’s estate to Charles A. Cobb, John W. Cobb, and W. B. Roman. Edward was still living as of 14 December 1842 when he purchased a portion of Charles C. Cobb’s estate. The bulk of Edward’s estate consisted of 130 acres, on the Camp Branch waters of the Saluda River, adjoining Robert Y. Jones. Noted in the abstract, “Edward left no wife but several children.” John Lipford is named as the “oldest son.” Other children named are: Mary Lindsay (wife of Jackson), Allen, Frances, William, Clotilda, and Amos. This accounts for seven of the eleven posited children with one male and three females of the 1840 household unaccounted for. Newspapers of 1847 provide us with the names of two more children. The missing son is probably James and one of the daughters is Anna Lipford. At that time James and Mary are living out of state. The household of Charles Cobb in the 1840 census consists of 1 male aged 50 to 60, 1 male and 1 female aged 20 to 30. This is probably the widowed father of John W., Charles A., Nancy C. Cobb Kirkpatrick, and Mary A. Cobb Cheatham. Mary is most likely married to John Cheatham at this time and in his household. There are other Cobb families listed that are probably related in someway. With the exception of John W. and Middleton Cobb the other Cobb families were not explored further. The makeup of Charles’ household would indicate that two of his children may be married with two children still at home. The other possibility is one of the 20-30 year olds is a son or daughter-in-law. There is no way of knowing who was in the household since Charles C. Cobb died prior to 20 Nov 1842 and is not listed in the 1850 census. John W. Cobb was living in a separate household in 1840. This household consisted of: 1 male and 1 female aged 20-30 and 2 females under 5 years old, with no slaves. Middleton Cobb’s household has 1 male and 1 female aged 30 to 40, 1 male and 1 female under 5 years old. These census’ show the probability that John W., and Middleton Cobb are already married and therefore could not be married to the unidentified females still in Edward Lipford’s household. If any of Edward’s children is married to Middleton Cobb we would have to increase the number of Lipford children by one. By 1850 we find Edward and Eleanor’s children living in several different households. Allen Lipford has had two different guardians. The first guardian appointed was Thomas Stacy (1848), followed by Charles A. Cobb (1849). In 1850 Allen is now 18 years old and the overseer for Robert Smith. By March 1847 Mary Lipford was now married to Jackson Lindsay (Lindsey) and had moved out of SC. Mary’s brother James had also removed from SC. Frances petitioned the Court to allow her to move with her sister [Mary] to AL. In Jan 1849 Charles A. Cobb was then made guardian of Frances, William and Clotilda Lipford, all minors. Charles probably allowed Frances to move to AL with her sister at some time between 1850 and 1851. Frances does not appear in the 1850 household of Jackson and Mary Lindsey, I have not been successful in finding Frances or Clotilda in the 1850 census. Clotilda would be about 13 and Frances about 14 or 15 years old. Clotilda married Charles D. Mann and moved to Pontotoc County, MS where she is found in 1860. At the time the 1850 census was recorded, they may have been in the wagon, heading west and totally missed. Frances married, 17 Dec 1851, Barach Lindsay (Lindsey) in St. Clair, AL. Barach was a bother to Jackson, husband of Mary. In 1852 Barach and Frances appointed Abner Jones as their attorney to get their portion of the Estate of Edward Lipford. In 1854 Anderson Cobb was made guardian of William Lipford. Some researchers have surmised that Charles and Anderson are one in the same person. If Charles A. and Anderson were the same person there would be no need for the Court to change guardians. John W. Cobb was made guardian of Amos Lipford (1849) who would come of age in 1851. Amos was living in the household of John W. Cobb in 1850 at the reported age of 21 as a “Hireling.” John’s household consisted of himself (36), Mary P (35), Mary Ann E (13), and Victoria (11). This portion would match the makeup of the 1840 household of John W. Cobb. In addition there was, Charles Cobb (8), Emily (6), William (4) and America (11 months). Amos Lipford eludes me for any of the censuses after 1850. Living next door to John W. Cobb is Charles A. Cobb (28). Charles is enumerated in the 1850 census with Louisiana A. Cobb (19) and an infant named Butler. Three census pages later, we find Middleton Cobb (47) living next door to Adeline Cobb (30), Nancy (1), and William Lipford (6). These two pages clearly indicate that Charles A. Cobb is not married to Adeline. I am inclined to think that Adeline is the wife of Andrew Cobb who appears on the line before. Andrew (24) was enumerated in Middleton’s household and his occupation is listed as “Cropper.” Adeline has a new household number, which could be an error, and it appears as though the enumerator started to write “C” for her occupation. Middleton Cobb is old enough to be the father of both Andrew and Adeline. In 1860 Adeline and William Lipford appear in the household of Anderson Cobb. (It also appears that the family was enumerated twice.) Andrew/Anderson is now 35 and Adeline 42 years old. Nancy appears as Ellen (11) with the addition of America (9), Martha (7), and William Lipford (17). Because of the duplication we can ascertain that they lived between the village of Ninety-Six and Cokesbury. Charles A. Cobb (42), in 1860, is near Greenwood. Louisiana now appears as America (28), Butler W. (9), and five more additional children. John W. Cobb is also in the vicinity of Greenwood with no Lipford children in the household. By 1860 Middleton Cobb and his wife Naomi had moved to MS. The preponderance of the evidence indicates that Charles A. Cobb is not Anderson Cobb who married Adeline. Charles A. Cobb had been appointed as guardian for several of Edward and Eleanor Lipford’s children. Since no Lipford children appear in his household, I believe that his responsibility was more of a fiduciary nature rather than a nurturing role. If anyone knows where the missing individuals can be found, please e-mail me at [email protected] Please include the word genealogy in the subject line or the message goes directly to the trash. Sources: 1830 census – NARA [National Archives Records Administration] Publication M19, Roll 169, page: 8. 1840 census – NARA Publication M704, Roll 507, Pages: 48, 53, 55, 56, 57, 59, 63, and 65. 1850 census – NARA Publication M432, Roll 848, Pages: 133 and 136. 1850 census– NARA Publication M432, Roll 14, Page: 139. 1860 census – NARA Publication M653, Roll 1212, Pages: 70, 78, 79, and 86. 1860 census – NARA Publication M653, Roll 590, Pages: 691 and 734. 1870 census – NARA Publication: M593, Roll 1481, Page: 194. 1880 Census – NARA Publication T9, Roll 4, Pages: 581 and 582. Abbeville Banner March 10, 1847 and November 10, 1847. Will and estate records of Capt. James Pettus and Anna Pettus. Will and estate records of Edward Lipford. Will and estate records of Charles C. Cobb. Wells, Lawrence K, and Brent H. Holcomb, eds. “The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research,” Vol. IX, No. 3, Columbia, SC, 1981, page 154. Sarrett, Paul R., Jr., “Old 96 and Abbeville Districts, South Carolina - Marriages - 1774-1890,” SCGenWeb Archives. Ware, Lowry, Ph.D.; “Transcripts from: Abbeville District, South Carolina Newspaper Notices of Land Cases and Sales 1836-1872” Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1999. Young, Willie Pauline (Comp.); “Abstracts of Old Ninety-Six and Abbeville District Wills and Bonds,” Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1977, pages: 251, 507, 508. Janice Pate, copyright 2004 <[email protected]> Please use the Subject: Griffin Genealogy or the message goes directly to the trash bin.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: free Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeB.2ACI/690.2 Message Board Post: My ggg grandparents were Lewis and Kezziah Free who moved from Abbeville County, C.C. to Habersham County, Ga. about 1821 with seven children. Please see if you have anything on this family. Liz

Thank you so very much for checking my Thomas out. Those things I already knew. But you might want to write in your book, or someone's book, that the last name is Benjamin Miller. Someone from NC sent me a copy of the Bible, same info, with the Benjamin Miller family listed below. Thank you again. Gloria Donaldson Wells [email protected]

Mary, in volume 04 #90 you told Cheryl you would be glad to do a look up for her. I am hoping you will allow me to impose on you to do a look up for me. My illusive ancestor is Thomas Donaldson of Abbeville. He was there 24 April 1776 when he enlisted in the Rev. War, he was there when he died in 1811, and that is just about all I know about him. He died intestate so I know the names of his children. His son-in-law was Joseph Rutledge, and his father John enlisted also on 24 April 1776. And that is all I know of him. Imagine my horror when I discovered the deeds had burned so that I could not learn where either of these men lived. I will appreciate any help you can give me, and any suggestions you might have. Gloria Donaldson Wells [email protected]