Candace: This is wonderful information. I haven't seen a Reaves/Reeves name yet; but, I am certain that I shall with all the information you are making available. Thank you so kindly from everyone......folks such as yourself make genealogy more than just a 'chase'; i.e., a pleasant chase. Happy Hunting, Barb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Candace Gravelle" <tealtree@comcast.net> To: <scabbevi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 6:38 PM Subject: [SCABBEVI] about the newspaper abstracts for Abbeville, S.C. > Just a note to let you know that I have finished the microfilm roll for > 1863 - 1870 for Abbeville Co. SC newspaper abstracts, and now will be > starting on the microfilm roll for Feburary 1846 through Sept. 1859 for > Abbeville Co. SC newspapers. This microfilm roll is very poorly scanned > and > very difficult to read and has many missing newspaper issues. So will do > the best I can with it. > > Candace > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCABBEVI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

The Priscilla Ann Ross in this outline was the daughter of Stephen Ross and Sarah Baxter of Clarendon, Sumter Co, SC and later Abbeville Co, SC. Any connections? Contact me at _aarongfett@aol.com_ (mailto:aarongfett@aol.com) Audrey Descendants of Priscilla Ann Ross 1 Priscilla Ann Ross b: 20 Nov 1800 in Clarendon, Sumter Co, SC d: Aft. 1880 in Lauderdale Co, MS .. +James Edward Gibson m: 16 Apr 1818 b: Abt. 1790 in South Carolina d: Bef. 1850 ..... 2 William Green Gibson b: Abt. 1823 in South Carolina ..... 2 Priscilla Ross Gibson b: Nov 1827 in Abbeville Co, SC d: 17 Aug 1903 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ......... +Samuel Shelby m: 28 Oct 1847 b: 28 May 1821 in Mecklenburg Co, NC d: 03 Jul 1882 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ............ 3 Grady Shelby ............ 3 William Lawrence Shelby b: 11 Jul 1848 in Dallas Co, AL ............ 3 Joseph Theodore Shelby b: 16 Aug 1850 in Dallas Co, AL ............ 3 Marry Ann Shelby b: 14 May 1854 ............ 3 Samuel Norton Shelby b: 31 Mar 1857 in Sumter Co, AL ............ 3 Evan Ross Shelby b: 31 Jan 1861 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ............ 3 Priscilla Gibson Shelby b: 17 Mar 1864 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ............ 3 Lillian Vivian Shelby b: 05 Aug 1867 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ............ 3 Robert E Lee Shelby b: 12 Jan 1871 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ..... 2 Sarah Agnes Gibson b: 30 Dec 1828 in Abbeville Co, SC d: Aft. 1870 in Alabama ......... +Rudolphus Henry Dorman m: 27 Dec 1846 b: 23 Aug 1819 in GA d: 1865 ............ 3 Mary Jane Dorman b: 18 Dec 1848 in MS ............ 3 Leonora Dorman b: 21 Mar 1851 in MS ............ 3 Frances Dorman b: 1854 in MS ............ 3 Priscilla Dorman b: 1858 in MS ............ 3 William Henry Dorman b: 04 Apr 1859 in MS ............ 3 Sarah Dorman b: 1860 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ..... 2 Mary Chasten Gibson b: 07 Dec 1830 in Dallas Co, AL d: 18 Apr 1908 in Newton, Co, MS ......... +Constant Keller m: 15 Jul 1848 b: Abt. 1825 in AL d: 16 Feb 1864 in Lauderdale Co, MC` ............ 3 Robert E Keller b: 1854 in Mississippi ............ 3 James Keller b: 1856 in AL ............ 3 Mary Viola Keller b: 1859 in Mississippi ............ 3 Lula Keller b: 1862 in Mississippi ..... 2 Edward B Gibson b: 07 Sep 1832 in Alabama d: 07 Oct 1904 ......... +Mary Elizabeth Ulrick m: 17 Dec 1858 b: 1845 in Alabama ............ 3 Alice R Gibson b: 1860 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ............ 3 Endora A Gibson b: 1863 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ............ 3 Mary E Gibson b: 1866 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ............ 3 Minnie M Gibson b: 1868 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ............ 3 Sarah A Gibson b: 1870 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ............ 3 Catherine E Gibson b: 1873 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ............ 3 Edward R Gibson b: 1876 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ............ 3 Carrie B Gibson b: 1878 in Lauderdale Co, Mississippi ..... 2 Henry L Gibson b: 1834 in Alabama ..... 2 Catherine Elizabeth Gibson b: 1838 in Alabama ..... 2 [1] Isabella Jane Gibson b: 08 Jul 1838 in Mississippi d: 07 May 1907 ......... +Erasmus Colier Clanton m: 1863 b: 30 Nov 1831 in Mississippi d: Abt. 1864 in Civil War ............ 3 John Erasmus Clanton b: Abt. 1864 in Mississippi ..... *2nd Husband of [1] Isabella Jane Gibson: ......... +James Jonathan McCarty m: 15 May 1866 b: 02 Jan 1807 d: 04 Jan 1876 ............ 3 Anna Bella McCarty b: 04 Mar 1867 in Mississippi ............ 3 James Jonathan McCarty b: 17 Aug 1868 in Mississippi ............ 3 William Edward McCarty b: 16 Apr 1874 in Mississippi ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina for AUGUST 1846 NEWSPAPER Issue of AUGUST 5, 1846 TWENTY DOLLAR REWARD Absconded from the subscriber in the month of June last, my negro man BOB, 20 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, stout made, rather a yellow complexion, thick lips, talks thick or hoarse; he is a field hand but has for two years partially worked in a blacksmith shop. The above reward will be paid for his delivery at Mount Hill, Abbeville district, or any jail in the state of South Carolina, or fifty dollars for proof to convict any person having conveyed him out of this state, or unlawfully traded him in any way whatsoever. John DONNALD Jr., Aug. 5, 1846 -------- CITATION State of South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, William H. CALDWELL has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the personal estate of J.G. CALDWELL, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear at the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on Wednesday the 19th inst., to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 3rd of August 1846. David Lesly, Ordinary --------- LANDS FOR SALE The subscriber offers for sale the Plantation on which he lives, three and a half miles above Hamburg, lying on the Savannah River, containing about Five Hundred Acres of Land. On the premises are a two story comfortable dwelling house in the Piney Woods, out houses, a Grist Mill, Cotton Gin carried by water, and a small Fishery attached to it. Also for sale, a Plantation in Barbour County, Alabama, eight miles from the market town Eufaula, containing Nine Hundred and Sixty Acres of Land, one third cleared and under a good fence. It has a two story dwelling house, out houses and quarters for 60 negroes. Geo. PARROTT, July 29, 1846 ------------ NOTICE As I intend to leave the District as soon as I can arrange my business, I wish also to leave the impression on the minds of my debtors that they must come immediately and settle with me, or they may expect otherwise to find their accounts in lawful hands. My humble thanks to all patrons and friends. Geo. M. CHANDLER, July 22, 1846 -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of AUGUST 12, 1846 OBITUARY Died, on Monday the 27th of July last, at her residence near Waterloo, Laurens District, Mrs. Mary FINLEY, relict of Paul FINLEY, dec'd, in the 89th year of her age. --------- VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE The subscriber offers his tract of Land for sale, three miles west of Abbeville courthouse, on the waters of Calhoun's Creek. It contains Four Hundred Acres, between one hundred and fifty and two hundred acres of which is woodland, well timbered; the balance in a high state of cultivation. There is a good new dwelling with all the necessary out buildings, a Gin House, Thresher, etc. The above tract of land, if not disposed of before Sale Day in October, will be offered at the Abbeville courthouse to the highest bidder, as I am determined on selling before I leave the District. Robert RICHEY Jr., Aug. 12, 1846 ---------- VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE The subscriber, intending to move to the country, offers for sale his House and Lot in the Village of Abbeville, situated on the Public Square. The House is a comfortable and commodious one and in connection with it are two Law Offices, which can be rented at fair prices. All the outbuildings and fencing are new, and the dwelling house has been recently painted. Any person wishing such property would do well to call and see me. J. RAMEY, Aug. 12,1846 -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of AUGUST 19, 1846 A poor unfortunate young man, apparently idiotic, yesterday was wandering about our streets in a very helpless situation. He calls himself Reuben WHITE and says he is from Pickens. We make these remarks with the hope that they may meet the eye of his friends who should promptly attend to him. -------- OBITUARY Died, of a congestive chill on Monday the 10th inst., Maj. Archibald ARNOLD, in the 51st year of his age. Death is abroad in the land. Not a day rolls by but it burdens our records with narratives of tribulation and grief. None can foretell what a day or an hour may bring forth. Today we mingle with our friends and relatives in all the sweets of life's enjoyment, unmindful, that tomorrow may call us to pay the last debt of regard in following the once cheerful and gay, now in breathless sleep, with sorrow, to the tomb. But a few days since, Major Arnold lived in the full enjoyment of earthly happiness. His cheerful manner and kind disposition were a rich boon to all who enjoyed his companionship. As a benefactor, he was liberal to the full extent of his means. The weary or distressed were never turned from his door uncomforted. The coverture of his house was alike welcome to the stranger guest and intimate friend. In him, many will mourn the loss of an esteemed relative, many more, the loss of a friend, and all, the loss of a useful citizen. As a husband, none but a faithful and devoted wife, but now a bereaved widow, can appreciate the loss. As a parent, an excess of kindness was perhaps his greatest fault; three children are left to feel its want. Fifty- one years have marked the period of his earthly pilgrimage. Thus long has he been spared to the enjoyment of his friends and family. For many years he has lived a member and enjoyed the Christian privileges of the M.E. Church. He maintained a life, even in advanced age, for activity and business, which the young and vigorous might be proud to imitate, ever manifesting the greatest concern for the welfare of his household. But death has snatched him from earthly care. Alas, he sinks beneath the stroke of time. That familiar face has ceased to smile; that cheerful voice no longer animates the pratling babe or solaces the wife of its bosom. May Heaven sustain the family under this sad affliction. Heaven, husband the widow and father the orphans. Peace to thee, O shade of the departed! Rest, for the race is run, rest, for the strife is over. Tomorrow's sun may light again the busy theatre of life; but thou shall toil no more. God bless the living and the dead. ----------- LAND FOR SALE I will sell to the highest bidder at Abbeville courthouse on Sale Day in October next, the tract of Land on which I now reside. It lies 16 miles west of the courthouse within two miles of the Savannah River, and contains 385 1/2 acres, 200 in cultivation and the balance in well timbered woodland. E.P. NOBLE, Aug. 19, 1846 -------- PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR Executive Office, Charleston, S.C. Aug. 13, 1846 Information has been received at this Department of a deliberate and atrocious murder having been committed on the body of Thomas SMILEY of Fairfield district on the 7th of August, by one James M. SIMPSON of the same neighborhood, and that the same James M. SIMPSON has absconded. Now know ye that justice may be had, I do hereby offer a reward of One Hundred Dollars for the apprehension and safe delivery of the said James M. SIMPSON in any jail in this State. He is about 6 feet one inch high, light hair, stoops in the shoulder, spare built and has a long beard under his chin and neck; rather inclined to be rude. This 13th day of August 1846 William AIKEN, Governor --------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina for JULY 1846 NEWSPAPER Issue of JULY 8, 1846 The following is an additional list of Volunteers to the McDuffie Guard's: Thos. L. GANTT J.W. FOSHEE Jno. J. HARP Josiah PATTERSON Hudson LUCIUS Z.W. CARROLL Jno. Henry POWER J.L. BECK Newton ANDERSON James SMITH John H. SPOON Jas. DAWSON James BUCHANAN John ADAMS Additionally, these soldiers offered their services on the 23rd of May last, but were omitted from the previously published list: T.L. WHITLOCK W.G. COLEMAN Benj. JOHNSON ----------- TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF THOMAS W. WILLIAMS The following Preambles and Resolutions were passed at the late session of the Quarterly meeting Conference of the Cokesbury circuit held at Asbury, commencing on the 4th inst.: Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God in the wise dispensations of His Providence to remove from amongst us, during the present year, our beloved brother Thomas W. WILLIAMS, who has been for a number of years, identified as Class Leader and Circuit Steward; we deem it our privilege to express our views in respect to this mournful event. Therefore, 1st resolved; that in the death of Thomas W. WILLIAMS, the M.E. Church, South, has lost one of her most devoted and attached members; the Cokesbury circuit one of her most zealous class leaders and stewards, and the Itinerate Minister's, a friend indeed. 2nd; resolved; that whilst we bow with Christian resignation to the Divine decree, we are cheered by the fond hope that our loss is his infinite gain. 3rd; resolved; that as a token of our regard for the virtues of our deceased brother, the Secretary be directed to leave a blank page in the Journal with his name inscribed therein. 4th; resolved; that we affectionately tender to sister WILLIAMS our fraternal regards and sympathies in her sad bereavement. 5th; resolved; that the Secretary of this Conference transmit a copy of these resolutions to Sister Williams and to the Editors of the Southern Christian Advocate with a request that they be published. Passed by unanimous rising vote. July 4, 1846 ------------- BACON FOR SALE Three thousand pounds of prime Bacon for Sale. T.P. MOSELEY, July 8, 1846 ------- FOR SALE The subscriber, desirous of removing, offers for sale a small Farm, about one mile about Loundesville. The location is a healthy one and within 5 miles of the Savannah River. Any person wishing to purchase can see the land and buildings by calling on me at my residence or obtain particulars by addressing me at Loundsville. Jas. O. DANNELLY, July 8, 1846 -------- LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING AT POST OFFICE on 1st July 1846: ATKINS, Robert ANDERSON, Jacob N. ABRAHAM, John W. ALLEN, L.W. ALEXANDER, R.H. ADAMS, Wm. BRANSON, Levi BROWN, H.P., Miss BESTIAN ?, Edward S. BRADFORD, James BROOKS, Daniel BEAUFORT, James CALDWELL, D.K. CANNON, H. CHRISTOPHER, N., Mrs. CARR, Ernestine, Miss CRAWFORD, James CALHOUN, F., Col. CHARLES, John CROWDER, E.A., Mrs. COWAN, Nancy, Mrs. CALHOUN, M., Miss CARWILE, James DICKSON, Joseph, Col. DUNN, William DUFFY, George DALLS?, Mary, Mrs. EDWARDS, Thos. D FENVILLE, S.S. FOSTER, J.E. FIFE, Sarah J., Miss GILMER, Nancy, Mrs. GRIFFIN, W.B. GRAVES, Geo., Major GRAY, Andrew GAINES, Richard HEMBREE, James HUGHEY, James HOLT, Israel HARRIS, Wm. H. HASKELL, Charles T. HARDIN, David HUNTER, Alexander HILL, Henry H. HOLLIDAY, Eli HAGGAN, Thos. HINTON, T. JONES, H.A. JUNKIN, Robert JOHNSON, Harvy M. JONES, E.A. JENKINS, John JONES, ELizabeth, Mrs. JESTER, Thos. JONES, Nancy, Mrs. KETCHUM, R.C. KIRKPATRICK, W. KELLAR, D.C. KENNEDY, A.E. KENNEDY, Wm. E. KENNEDY, Nancy, Mrs. LEE, Augustus W. MANN, J.G. MANCE, Mr. MASTERS, Jesse MELLER ?, P.H. MATHIS, Ibby MATHEWS, Lemuel L. NORWOOD, John PARKER, Dr. E. PENNELL, Wm. PAUL, Amanda, Miss POOL, Miss REID, J.S. REDDING, Samuel RICHEY, John REID, Lemuel SMITH, Wm STUART, J.G. STINSON, Mr. SAXON, Hugh M. SCOTT, Sarah SCOTT, Archer SCOTT, W.C. SCOTT, Joseph D. SALE, John SHAW, Willey, Miss TAGGART, Wm. H. TURNER, H.D., Mrs. TURNER, D. Mc. Rev. TEAGUE, Addison WILSON, S.A., Mrs. WALKER, Wm., Rev. WISEMAN, Elijah WILSON, J.K. WILSON, J.G. WALKER, H.A. WILLIAMS, Maria J. WILLIAMS, John WILSON, J.H. WATSON, A.R. WILKS, THos. S. WILSON, J.R. McILWAIN, Samuel McCOMB, Catherine McCULLOUGH, Jno. McKEE, James A. McCOMBS, Robert McLEES, J., Rev. McILWAIN, Jane, Miss McGEE, Fealin McILWAIN, Mary, Miss If the above letters are not taken out of the post office prior to the first day of October, they will be returned to the General Post Office as dead letters. John McLaren, Post Master, July 8, 1846 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of JULY 15, 1846 In publishing the list of Volunteers from this District, the name of S.D. GILLESPIE was unintentionally omitted. ------- OBITUARY Died, at Calhoun's Mills on Thursday the 11th ult., Mary Etta, daughter of M.O. and Frances TALMAN, aged 1 year, 9 months and 2 days. She was soon called to follow her little brother who died about 12 months ago. --------- PLANTATION FOR SALE The subscriber offers for sale his Plantation, five miles east of Cokesbury on the Saluda River, containing Four Hundred Acres, one hundred of which is river bottom. There are two surveys of it, both joining one tract, one containing 272 acres and the other 138 acres. I will sell together or separately, as may suit the purchaser. It is well watered and very healthy. Has a tolerably good dwelling house; the outbuildings are ordinary. Isham GORREE, July 15, 1848 --------- ABBEVILLE SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of sundry Writs of Fieri Facias to me directed, the following will be sold at the Abbeville Court house on the first Monday in August next, the following property: 80 acres of land, more or less, levied on as the property of W.W. ANDERSON and Wm. ADDISON, bearer. 6 negroes, Matilda and five children, levied on as the property of Jas. M. VANDIVER and D.L. ADAMS and others. J. Ramey, Sheriff July 14, 1846 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of JULY 22, 1846 OBITUARIES Died, from fever, on the 12th ult. in her 26th year, Amanda, wife of Hamilton T. MILLER, after a short illness of four days. A hearty response will be readily given by all intimate with the deceased, that she was a devoted wife, a kind and affectionate mother, and an exemplary Christian. Removed in the bloom of life, in the bright anticipations of future prospects, from a circle of numerous friends to an early tomb, a lasting impression will remain of her winning deportment, her amiable and gentle disposition. -------- Died, at his residence in this district on the 4th inst. in the 74th year of his age, Maj. John CHILES. This excellent man has left the example of a well spent life, worthy of all imitation. A Sheriff of the District, and as a member of the Legislature, he filled public offices with such meekness, fidelity and integrity, as requitted the favor of his fellow citizens which bestowed it. But it was at home in the discharge of his social and domestic duties that his unpretending usefulness was most felt and will long be missed. Kind, sincere and pure, with a clear understanding and a temper imperturbable, he pursued the right in a most gentle manner, but at the same time, gave evidence not to be mistaken of a firmness which no influence could sway to the wrong. Equality removed from party asperity and from apathy to public affairs, he was earnest and active in all his duties as a citizen, but so tolerant and forgiving that his ardent love of his country and independent maintenance of his own opinions, begot no personal strife with those who differed with him. For more than thirty years he was a deacon in the Baptist church and humbly labored to make his conduct suitable to his professions. As Christian, citizen, neighbor, friend, master, brother, father, husband, he was virtuously eminent and in a degree far beyond what the unassuming simplicity of his deportment might suggest to those who did not know him intimately. WIth his good constitution and temperate habits he enjoyed full health uninterrupted til near the end. By a second marriage he left five young children, some too young to have profited by his lessons, or even to have personal remembrance of him; but his good works will remain to bear testimony of his worth, while it must be a consolation to his widow and elder children to treasure in their memories. ---------- Died, on Saturday the 10th inst. near Abbeville, Mary Jane, daughter of John and Margarette WIER, in the 21st year of her age. She had but recently attached herself to the Presbyterian Church, Upper Long Cane. In her death, she was cut down in the morning of life. This afflicting thought brings sadness and melancholy home to the hearts of the many who loved her, and who will never more on earth behold her cheerful face, nor hear again her welcome voice. The Church mingles her grief with this afflicted and bereaved family who by this dispensation, have had another sorrow added to their cup of bitter water, called before to drink in the death of another beloved daughter. Shortly before her death when she was about to pass over to Jordan, she said to her father that she had once thought that fears and tears would both harrass her when she came to die; but not now, not so, she was not afraid to die. No doubt, that then she leaned on Jesus for repose and found it. O, her parents have hope and a good hope in her death, carrying to their bosoms the sweetness of sanctified religion. "There is no sweetness like it." "One family, we dwell in Him, One church above, beneath; though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death." ---------- At a meeting of Clinton Lodge, Abbeville district of Ancient Free Masons of the State of South Carolina, held at Masonic Hall on Saturday the 11th inst., the following Resolution was unanimously adopted and ordered to be published in The Banner: Resolved, that the thanks of the brethren of Clinton Lodge be tendered to Mr. Amity BAILEY, for his handsome gift of a Masonic Symbolic Chart and a Silver mounted Sword; presented to the Lodge through his son, our worthy brother, E.S. BAILEY. W. Hill, Sec. pro tem. July 22, 1846 --------- SALE Will be sold on Friday the 14th of August next, at Greenwood, the following property belonging to Thos. L. WHITLOCK, to wit: Household Furniture, Kitchen Utinsils, Three Horses, Small stock of Hogs and Cattle, one small Wagon, Two or Three Fine Negroes amongst whom is a valuable Blacksmith; Blacksmith tools and many other articles. H. Waller Wardlaw, July 22, 1846 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Common Pleas Thomas L. WHITLOCK, who is in the custody of the Sheriff of Abbeville district by virtue of a writ of capias ad satisfaciendum, having filed his petition with a schedule of his whole estate, real and personal, for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the Act of the General Assembly called the "Insolvent Debtors Act". Public notice is thereby given that the petition of the said Thomas L. WHITLOCK will be heard and considered in the Court of Common Pleas for Abbeville district at Abbeville Courthouse on Thursday the twenty-second of October next, or such other day thereafter as the Court may order during the Term. All the creditors of the said Thomas L. WHITLOCK are hereby summoned to appear then and there in the said Court to show cause, if any, why the benefit of the Act aforesaid should not be granted to the said Thomas L. Whitlock. Jno. F. Livingston, Clerk's Office, July 18, 1846 ---------

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: VivianCates50 Surnames: BRADLEY/CRE(i)SWELL/SIMS LANSDALE(VS. SP?) Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.abbeville/2326/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I recently resubscribed to the Abbeville District/County, South Carolina e-mail list to take another "crack" at my husband's Bradley line after about 40 years of off and on research on this line. I have found several "goodies" in the newspaper abstracts currently being posted to this board and e-mail list including the one quoted below. I am seeking to prove beyond Henry M.(Malone? various spelling and pron.??)Bradley, Sr. born 1818 in the Long Cane area of Abbeville District, South Carolina. Henry M. Bradley, Sr. moved from Alabama to east Texas in 1887 and died at Pennington on the Houston-Trinity County line in 1888. On the 1820 Abbeville census I find a young John Bradley living between an Abraham Lansdale(various spellings)and a Waller Sims followed by several Lindsay households. All three men are missing in 1830. Henry M. Bradley, Sr. came as a school teacher to Pike County, Alabama, about 1845. In Pike Co. in 1848 Henry Bradley married Mary Elizabeth Cowart. He had a sister, Saphronia b.c. 1810-1820 m._?_, who lived in Talladaga County, Alabama, at one time, no year on the on the old letter. In Alabama he is supposed to have had an Aunt Polly Sims and an Uncle Abraham Lansdale(vr. sp?) I recently found a descendant of Waller Sims whose wife was supposed to have been Mary Bradley. That researcher was stuck in Alabama in the 1830's. Where was Waller Sims in 1830 census? In 1878 and 1880 Henry M. Bradley and William Kidd Bradley of the prominant Long Cane Presbyterian Bradleys corresponded and called each other cousin. What was the connection? I am trying to account for all of the family connections William Kidd Bradley mentioned in the two letters of which I have transcriptions. In one letter William Kidd Bradley mentions that Uncle Johnnie Creswell and Aunt Peggy are still living. I have not been able to pin down these two people on the census. Are they the two people mentioned below by the census taker in 1870? Were they actually related by blood and/or marriage or were they just honorary titles bestowed by the "community?" If they were blood kin how were they related to William Kidd Bradley? Were these two Bradley lines connected or did they just call each other "cousin" because of the same last name in the same area? ABBEVILLE PRESS AND BANNER NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 5, 1870 ITEMS FROM THE CENSUS TAKER We are indebted to Mr. E.W. Moore, one of the Assistant Marshalls for taking the Census in our district, for the following items, gathered from the records: John CRESWELL and wife, aged 83 and 75 years respetively, natives of the district, residents of that section in our district known as "Ireland", have scarcely ever been beyond sight of their own chimneys, and strange to say they have never seen a railroad car. They still indulge the hope of being gratified before they die. All assistance appreciated. Vivian Cates, Texas 21 West, Alto Texas 1-936-858-3801 http://www.inu.net/vcates Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Jean, Thanks for the kind note! Candace ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean" <jslvr203@suddenlink.net> To: <scabbevi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [SCABBEVI] about the newspaper abstracts for Abbeville, S.C. > Candace, > Wow! I am impressed with the speed and the clarity with which you have > transcribed all these papers! You have done a great job, and I know that > many owe you a great deal of gratitude. So far, I have seen none of my > surnames in the papers, but I always check them out. I will go back later > and reread. > Thanks again, > Jean > > > Just a note to let you know that I have finished the microfilm roll for > 1863 - 1870 for Abbeville Co. SC newspaper abstracts, and now will be > starting on the microfilm roll for Feburary 1846 through Sept. 1859 for > Abbeville Co. SC newspapers. This microfilm roll is very poorly scanned > and > > very difficult to read and has many missing newspaper issues. So will do > the best I can with it. > > Candace > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCABBEVI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.4/969 - Release Date: 8/23/2007 > 4:04 PM > >

Candace, Wow! I am impressed with the speed and the clarity with which you have transcribed all these papers! You have done a great job, and I know that many owe you a great deal of gratitude. So far, I have seen none of my surnames in the papers, but I always check them out. I will go back later and reread. Thanks again, Jean Just a note to let you know that I have finished the microfilm roll for 1863 - 1870 for Abbeville Co. SC newspaper abstracts, and now will be starting on the microfilm roll for Feburary 1846 through Sept. 1859 for Abbeville Co. SC newspapers. This microfilm roll is very poorly scanned and very difficult to read and has many missing newspaper issues. So will do the best I can with it. Candace

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina for MAY 1846, JUNE 1846 NEWSPAPER Issue of MAY 6, 1846 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Equity Joseph LIVELY and Mary, his wife, vs. Wm. G. CAIN, James BOLDS, et.al. Bill for Attachment It appearing that Gilbert IVY and Rosannah his wife, defendants, reside beyond the limits of this state; it is therefore ordered that they appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill within three months from the publication hereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. This 4th of May, 1846. H.A. Jones, Court of Equity, Abbeville district ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of MAY 13, 1846 MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT We regret to learn that one of our valuable citizens, Major John G. CALDWELL was killed on Saturday last. He was endeavoring to hive a swarm of bees which had lodged upon the limb of a tree, when in cutting off the limb, it fell and rebounding, struck him upon the head and dislocated his neck. He died immediately without speaking. ------- OBITUARY Died, on Monday morning the 11th inst. about 10 miles above Abbeville, Mrs. Arabella C. LYNCH, wife of Dr. A.W. LYNCH, in the 40th year of her age. ------- PROCLAMATION of Governor Executive Office, Columbia, S.C. April 21, 1846 By his Excellency, Wm. Aiken, Esq., Governor of State of South Carolina Whereas, information has been received at this Department that an atrocious murder was committed on the body of Hector, by one Renty, both the slaves of J.M. CHISOLM at his plantation on the Savannah River on the night of the 29th of March, ult. Now knew ye, that in order that the said slave may be brought to legal trial, I, William Aiken, Governor of the State, do hereby issue this Proclamation, offering a reward of One Hundred Dollars for the apprehension of the said slave Renty, into any Jail in this state. Renty is about thirty-five years of age, six feet high, complexion brownish black, stoops in walking, and has a peculiar manner of clenching his teeth while speaking. This 21st day of April 1846. Wm. Aiken ------------ NEWSPAPER Issue of MAY 20, 1846 MARRIAGES Married at the residence of Mrs. Frances Long by the Rev. Mr. Townsend, Mr. James F. PUCKETT to Miss Catherine WINN, all of this district. Married on the 29th ult., by Rev. D.P. Robinson, Mr. Maston COOK to Mrs. Eliza HASLETTE of Wilcox, Alabama. Married on the 30th ult. by Judge Sterette, Rev. D.P. ROBINSON of this district to Miss Margaret BOMER of Wilcox, Alabama. ---------- NOTICE Stolen out of my stable on the night of the 14th inst., one young horse or stud colt about four or five years old, sorrel color with three white feet, with a scar on one side. I live near Cedar Springs. David WILEY. May 20, 1846 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of MAY 27, 1846 VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE The subscriber offers his tract of land for sale, four miles southwest of Abbeville on the Snake Road. It contains about 550 acres, between 200 and 300 acres of it woodland, well timbered, the balance in cultivation, about 60 acres fresh. There is a good dwelling house with all out buildings necessary, a good gin house, and within 100 yards of a regularly attended church. F.S. LUCIUS, May 27, 1846 --------- LAND FOR SALE As the subscriber wishes to remove from the State, he offers a sale of tract of land situated in this district, file miles above Cambridge on the direct road from Hamburg to Greenville, containing 597 acres, half of which is still in woods. The Plantation is in good repair and has on it all the necessary buildings new, as well as a large two story wooden building, erected in 1841 as a house of entertainment for travelers. Near the dwelling is a spring of as fine water as the district affords, besides several other valuable springs on the tract. Between 90 and 100 acres of the uncleared land are rich bottoms. J. McCRACKEN, May 27, 1846 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of JUNE 3, 1846 We would direct attention of the young men in our district who desire to volunteer for the Mexican War, to the advertisement of Capt. MARSHALL of the McDuffie Guards. He has called a meeting of his Company on Saturday the 13th inst. to organize and elect officers, and as a few names are wanting yet to make out the number required, a chance is offered to any person who may wish to join his ranks. We are requesting also to say to those whose names are down upon the lists sent from this place, that they are desired to attend here on Saturday next, for the purpose of organizing. The Light Infantry Parade also Saturday next, it being their regular muster day. ----------- CITATION South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, John COTHRAN has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Samuel PENNALL, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear at the Court of Ordinary on Friday, the 12th of June next, to show cause if any they can, why said Administration should not be granted. This 27th of May 1846. David Lesly, Ordinary -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of JUNE 10, 1846 A negro man named Dick belong to Dr. J.J. WARDLAW and in the employment of the Rev. D.M. TURNER, was killed on Friday the 5th inst., by falling into a well. He had gone into the well after a bucket and when reaching the top his head became giddy and he fell back, which killed him instantly. -------- MARRIED, at Anderson courthouse on the 21st ultimo, by the Rev. David Humphreys, Mr. Joel J. CUNNINGHAM of Abbeville district to Miss Rebecca S., eldest daughter of Capt. J.P. BENSON of the former place. -------- ESTRAY James MOORE, who lives near Smith's Bridge on Saluda River, Abbeville District, brought before me a sorrel Horse with three white feet and a white face extending down his right nostil with a lump on his left jaw; fourteen hands high, four years old and appraised at seventeen dollars. John. C. Waters, Magistrate, June 10, 1846 ------- CITATION SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville district Court of Ordinary Whereas, Benj. W. SALE has applied to grant him Letters of Administration with the Will annexed, on the estate of Thomas STALLSWORTH, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear before the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on the 23rd inst. and show cause if any they can, why said Letters of Administration should not be granted. This 9th of June 1846. D. Lesly, Ordinary of Abbeville district -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of JUNE 17, 1846 The McDuffie Guards met at their regular parade ground on Saturday last for the purpose of organizing and electing officers, when J.F. MARSHALL was elected Captain, J.B. MORAGNE as 1st Lieutenant and J.N. COCHRAN as 2nd Lieutenant. The McDuffie Guards will be the company which is to represent Abbeville District among the volunteers are who called upon to engage in the present (Mexican) War. --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District In Chancery, Court of Equity Uriah O. TATE vs. Enos Asbury TATE Bill for Partition It appearing that Enos Asbury TATE, the defendant, resides beyond the limits of this state. It is ordered that he do appear and plead, answer or demur to the said Bill within three months from the publication of this notice, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against him. H.A. Jones, Court of Equity, June 8, 1846 -------- CITATION SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville district Court of Ordinary Whereas, Rhody RAMSEY has applied to grant her Letters of Administration de bonis non, on the estate of Daniel RAMSEY, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear before the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on the first day of July next, and show cause if any they can, why said Letters of Administration should not be granted. This 10th of June 1846. D. Lesly, Ordinary of Abbeville district -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of JUNE 24, 1846 We were shown a cotton blossom yesterday taken from the field of Mr. Hugh M. PRINCE, the first we have seen this season. ------ LIST OF VOLUNTEERS BELONGING TO McDUFFIE'S GUARDS who have tendered their services to the Governor: J.F. MARSHALL, Captain J.B. MORAGNE, 1st Lieut. J.N. COCHRAN, 2nd Lieut. W.L. HODGES, 1st Sergeant J.J. MARTIN, 2nd Sergeant T.M. WILSON, 3rd Sergeant W. McNARY, 4th Sergeant Wm. MONTAGUE, 1st Corporal Alex. HAMILTON, 2nd Corporal W.A. LOMAX, 3rd Corporal Thos. BURT, 4th Corporal M.H. WILSON, Color Bearer Privates W. ANDERSON J.L. ANDERSON J. ADAMS J.S. ANDERSON W.C. ARNOLD C.A. BLAKE J.B. BLACK J. BUCHANAN Wm. BUCHANAN A. BRADLEY J. BRADLEY J. BELL J. BOTTS W. CLINKSCALES W. COLBERT D.R. CALDWELL T.L. COLEMAN J.M. CHARPINGS? J.W. CHEATHAM T.S. CREWS J. DAVIS F.W. DAVIS A.S. EVANS A. ELLISON B.Z. HERNDON H.G. HIGGINS D.O. HIX B. HAMMONDS W.C. HILL R. HANNA W.C. HACKETT E. HILBURN Wm. HUGHEY F. JOHNSON J.L. LOCKRIDGE H.A. LATIMORE W.J. LOMAX J. LOMAX S. LOMAX A. LOMAX W. LOMAX A. LOGAN F. LOGAN J.M. MARTIN W. MABERY J.F. MUNDAY S. MUNDAY C. MUNDAY N.H. MORAGNE Wm. MIDDLETON D. MALONE S. MALONE J. MICKLER S. MALONE __ ? McCALLISTER N. McCORD A.A. KING S. PACE S.B. LACKEY B.J. PULLIAM W.B. ROMANS B. REYNOLDS W.L. RITCHIE J.B. RUSSELL W.S. ROBERTSON W.H. SHARP Jno. STRAHORN J.F. SAXTON W. ROGERS W.C. WIER B.F. WARDLAW ------------ CITATION SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville district Court of Ordinary Whereas, S.S. FREEMAN has applied to grant him Letters of Administration de bonis non, on the estate of Joseph PRICE, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear before the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on the first Monday in July next. and show cause if any they can, why said Letters of Administration should not be granted. This 22nd of June 1846. D. Lesly, Ordinary of Abbeville district -------- CITATION SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville district Court of Ordinary Whereas, Charles FREEMAN has applied to grant him Letters of Administration de bonis non, on the estate of Mary HENDERSON, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear before the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on the first Monday in July next. and show cause if any they can, why said Letters of Administration should not be granted. This 22nd of June 1846. D. Lesly, Ordinary of Abbeville district --------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE BANNER", Abbeville County, South Carolina for FEBRUARY 1846, MARCH 1846, APRIL 1846 NEWSPAPER Issue of FEBRUARY 18, 1846 Two negroes belonging to Gen. McDUFFIE were killed on Friday last by two others, who were acting in the capacity as drivers. We have not been to learn fully the paticulars of the sad affair. The murderers have been committed to jail and will soon be put on trial, when all the facts in connection with it will be developed. --------- A border war is likely to take place between Alabama and Georgia. Joint resolutions have passed the Senate and will probably pass the House, declaring the water's edge at an ordinary time on the western bank of the Chattahoochee River to be the line between Georgia and Alabama and providing the Governor with the right to defend the rights of the citizens of Alabama who have property on the western bank of the river, when violated or encroached upon by Georgia. ------- SALE OF LAND FOR PARTITION By Order of the Court of Ordinary, the unpartitioned Real Estate of Jas. CALDWELL, dec'd, will be sold on the first Monday in March next, viz: One tract of 50 acres in Abbeville district on the waters of Ross creek, joining lands of Wm. CAIN and others; and 2nd, a tract of 250 acres on the waters of Rocky River, bounded by Wm. SCOTT, Jas. BAKER and others. Feb. 4, 1846. J. Ramey, Sheriff --------- SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District H.H. TOWNES, applicant, vs. J.W. PRATHER and Elijah ROBERTS Partition of Real Estate of Betsy ROBERTS, dec'd It appearing that Elijah ROBERTS, one of the defendants, resides without the limits of the state. It is ordered that he appear and object to the division or sale of the Real Estate of Betsy ROBERTS, dec'd, on or before the 1st Monday in May next, or his consent to the same will be entered on record. Feb. 4, 1846. D. Lesly, Ordinary --------- COMMITTED TO JAIL Committed to the Jail of this district as a Runaway on the 9th inst., a negro man who says his name is Abram and that he belongs to Henry SPIKES, living near Cambridge. He further says that he was hired to J.M. GOLDING and that he ran away from him. Abram appears to be about 60 to 70 years of age. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away. John Taggart, Jailor --------- CITATION to Appear in Court of Ordinary Whereas, Jno. E. NAVY has applied for administration of the estate of Jno. WILSON, dec'd. This is to cite the kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear before me on the 24th of February to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 9th of Feb. 1846. David Lesly, Ordinary -------- SALE OF LAND FOR PARTITION By order of the Court of Ordinary of Abbeville district, I will sell by public auction on the first Monday in March next, for Partition, the Real Estate of George CRAWFORD, dec'd, containing 100 or 110 acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Pleasant SEARLES, Samuel EDWARDS and others, in the district aforesaid. Feb. 4, 1846. J. Ramey, Sheriff ------------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Executive Department Columbia, 4th Feb. 1846 By his Excellency William Aiken, Governor and Commander in Chief in and over South Carolina Whereas, information has been received at this Department that an atrocious and willful murder was commited on the night of the 18th of January last, in Marion District, by John BEASLEY, on the body of Jane RUSS of the aforesaid district, and that the said John BEASLEY has fled from justice. Now know ye that so that justice may be done, and that the said John BEASLEY may be brought to legal trial for his offense as aforesaid, I do hereby offer a reward of One Hundred Dollars for his apprehension and delivery into any jail in this state. John Beasley is described as being about 35 years of age, a painter by trade, 5 feet 7 inches high,a bright mulatto, has a scar under his left jaw said to have made by a bite in a fight, is thick set and well made, quick spoken and of proud carriage, with kinky hair. When last heard of he was near Lumberton in Robertson county, North Carolina. This fourth day of February, 1846. By the Governor William Aiken --------- CITATION to Appear in Court of Ordinary Whereas, Robert R. TALBERT has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Robert TALBERT, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear at the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on the 3rd of March next to show cause, if any they can, why said administration should not be granted. This 16th day of Feb. 1846. David Lesly, Ordinary -------- SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville district Court of Ordinary Isaac BOUCHELLON, app't., vs. Joseph BOUCHELLON and others, defendants Partition of Real Estate of Jane BOUCHELLON, dec'd It appearing that Isaac Bouchillon, Joseph BELLOTT and Elizabeth his wife, defendants in this case, reside without the limits of the state. It is therefore ordered that they do appear and object to the division or sale of the Real Estate of Jane BOUCHELLON, dec'd on or before the first Monday in May next, or their consent will be entered on record. This Feb. 4, 1846. D. Lesly, Ordinary ------- SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville district Court of Ordinary J. BOUCHELLON vs. Jos. J.L. BOUCHELLON and others Partition Will be sold on the first Monday in March next, the Real Estate of Jean BOUCHELLON, dec'd, for Partition, containing one hundred acres on the waters of Little River. Feb. 4, 1846. J. Ramey, Sheriff ------- ABBEVILLE SHERIFF SALES By virtue of sundry Writs of Fieri Facias to me directed, will be sold at Abbeville Court House on the first Monday in March next, the following property: 350 acres of land, more or less, levied on as the property of William WARE and William BARMORE and others. 375 acres of land, more or less, levied on as the property of John LYON and Samuel P. LEARD for Moses JONES, et al. 250 acres of land, more or less, bounded by Richard MADDOX and others, levied on as the property of N.M. WARE and John W. POSEY and others. 80 acres of land, more or less, levied on as the property of W.W. ANDERSON and Reubin ROBERTSON. 50 acres of land, more or less, levied on as the property of John ROSAMOND and CHARLES CULLINS. 316 acres of land, more or less, levied on as the property of John PRATT and James EMMERSON. 175 acres of land, more or less, bounded by Robert RICHEY and others, levied on as the property of John RICHEY and Wm. BARMORE and others. 5 negroes, levied on as the property of James M. VANDIVER and Charles B. FOOSHEE, McKinney THOMAS and others. 1 negroe, levied on as the property of Sanders WILLIAMSON and Wm. C. HILL, by next friend. 1 mare, Saddle and Bridle, levied on as the property of George O. MORROW and Jas. TAGGART. 1 negro, levied on as the property of Frances HERRON and R.C. GORDON, et. al. 1 negro, levied on as the property of Jehu MOUCHETT and NATHAN BROWN. 1 negro woman Susan and child Cloey, levied on as the property of Sarah A. ARCHER and Wade SPEED. 1 negro man Larkin, a good blacksmith, levied on as the property of Wm. H. SIMPSON and James E. ROBERTSON, guard'n. 1 negro boy Phillip, levied on as the property of Jehu MOUCHET and N. BROWN. 1 negro man Armstrong, a good carpenter, levied on as the property of Thos. HINTON and Thos. C. STEWART, Executor. 1 negro girl, levied on as the property of Joshua WATTS and T.E. SUGGS, et al. 1 Mare, levied on as the property of Alex DONALD and Harvey NELSON. 1 negro girl, levied on as the property of James PERT and Wm. EDDINS, et al. 1 negro man Mike, levied on as the property of N.M. WARE and J.H. COBB, et al. 1 negro girl, levied on as the property of A. ARNOLD and H.A. JONES. 15 negroes, Henry, Briss, Fort, Jim, Milly, Nelly, Ethck?, Edmond, Dosh, Mary, Tena, Dice, Mitchell, Kigh, Wesley, levied on as the property of Wm. WARE and Samuel L. HILL, Jas. H. COBB and others. J. Ramey, Sheriff Feb. 3, 1846 -------- SALE OF LAND FOR PARTITION Court of Ordinary By order of the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, I will sell on the first Monday in March next, for Partition, the Real Estate of Robert COZBY, dec'd, containing 129 acres, more or less, on the waters of Rocky River, and bounded by lands of Maj. CALDWELL, Joseph F. BAKER and others. J. Ramey, Sheriff. Jan. 30, 1846 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Common Pleas Silas ANDERSON, who is in the custody of the Sheriff of Abbeville district, by virtue of final process at the suit of the State of South Carolina, having this day filed his petition with a schedule of his whole estate, for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the Acts of Assembly, called the "Involvent Debtor's Act". Public notice is hereby given that the petition of said Silas ANDERSON will be heard at the Court of Common Pleas, for Abbeville District, at Abbeville courthouse on the third Monday of Oct. 1846. And all the creditors of said Silas Anderson are hereby notified to be and appear then and there, in the said court to show cause, if any, why the benefit of the said Act should not be granted to the said Silas ANDERSON, upon his taking the oath and making the assignment required by law. Jno. F. Livingston, Clerk, 23rd of Jan. 1846. --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Common Pleas John WHITE, who is in the custody of the Sheriff of Abbeville district, by virtue of final process at the suit of the State of South Carolina, having this day filed his petition with a schedule of his whole estate, for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the Acts of Assembly, called the "Involvent Debtor's Act". Public notice is hereby given that the petition of said John WHITE will be heard at the Court of Common Pleas, for Abbeville District, at Abbeville courthouse on the 16th day of March, 1846. And all the creditors of said Silas Anderson are hereby notified to be and appear then and there, in the said court to show cause, if any, why the benefit of the said Act should not be granted to the said John WHITE upon his taking the oath and making the assignment required by law. Jno. F. Livingston, Clerk, Nov. 21, 1845 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Common Pleas Geo. W. PRESSLY vs. Robert YELDELL Declaration in Attachment George W. PRESSLY, the Plaintiff, having this day filed his Declaration in the office of the clerk of said district, against Robert YELDELL, the Defendant, who is said to be absent from and without the limits of this state, who has neither wife nor attorney known, on whom a copy of this Declaration with rule can be served. It is ordered that the said Defendant appear within a year and date from this notice, or a judgment by default will be entered against him. Jno. F. Livingston, Clerk, Sept. 10, 1845 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Common Pleas Agnes KINGSMORE, Adm'x vs. Francis HENDERSON Declaration in Attachment The Plaintiff, having this day filed a Declaration in the office of the clerk of said district, against Francis HENDERSON , the Defendant, who is said to be absent from and without the limits of this state, who has neither wife nor attorney known, on whom a copy of this Declaration with rule can be served. It is ordered that the said Defendant appear within a year and date from this notice, or a judgment by default will be entered against him. Jno. F. Livingston, Clerk, Nov. 19, 1845 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of APRIL 1, 1846 FIFTY DOLLAR REWARD Ran away from Hamburg, S.C. last December, my carpenter HANDY. The above reward will be given to anyone who will lodge him safely in the Augusta, Charleston or Savannah jail. He is a mulatto, about thirty-five years old, somewhat above ordinary height, full black eyes, bushy head, square built, parrot toed. He was badly burned when a boy on his foot and leg, which caused two of his toes to turn up. He took away with him two hundred and sixty dollars. It is said that he hired a white man to take him to New York. It is also said that he is in Abbeville district on Rocky River, harbored by his sister who lives on the premises of Jonathan JOHNSON. But he is probably in Augusta or Hamburg. W. W. STARKE, March 18, 1846 ------- LOST WATCH The subscriber lost his watch, about the first of January. It is a silver one, patent Lever, carved with curved lines crossing each other. It may be known by having the letters E.R. engraved on the back. The ring of the key is broken. Reward of Five Dollars will be given to any person who will deliver it to Mr. Sanders near Lee's Shoals or Jno. Benson, Esq. at Anderson courthouse, or the editor of the Banner in Abbeville or the subscriber in Willington. E. REESE March 4, 1846 ---------- NOTICE The subscriber wishes to leave the State, offers his lands for sale, lying in Abbeville district, on the waters of Rocky River, two miles east of Loundsville and only six miles from the Savannah River, consisting of twelve hundred acres, one half cleared and the balance in woods. On said Plantation there is a good dwelling, a new Gin House, a Thrashing House and all out houses are new. The Plantation is in good repair. Any person wishing to purchase, would do well to call on the subscriber. John A. MARTIN, March 18, 1846 -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Sarah J.A. WHARTON vs. Thos. SIMMONS, et al Partition of Real Estate of Amelia SIMMONS, dec'd It appearing that Thos. SIMMONS, Francis SIMMONS, Jas. W. SIMMONS, Arthur SIMMONS and Anna SIMMONS a minor, who are defendants, reside without the limits of this State. It is ordered that the defendants do appear and plead on or before the 1st Monday in July next, otherwise their consent will be entered on record. David Lesly, Ordinary, March 20, 1846 -------- CITATION to Appear in Court of Ordinary State of South Carolina, Abbeville district Whereas, William CAMPBELL has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Jane BOYD, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Ordinary of Abbeville district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 6th of April next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 19th day of March 1846. D. Lesly, Ordinary ------- CITATION to Appear in Court of Ordinary State of South Carolina, Abbeville district Whereas, David S. BEACHUM has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of James H. BEACHUM, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Ordinary of Abbeville district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 6th of April next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 18th day of March 1846. D. Lesly, Ordinary ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of APRIL 8, 1846 ARRESTED We learn from the last Spartan news, that the negro man Dave, who is the supposed murderer of Capt. N.C. VANCE of Laurens Dist., was lodged in Spartanburg jail on Monday the 30th ult. -------- MARRIAGES Married on Sunday evening the 15th ult. by the Rev. Henry Reid, Mr. Chas. B. FOOSHE of this district to Miss Sarah WHITE of Laurens. ------- OBITUARY Died at Pensacola, Fla. on the 20th ult., Mrs. Anna Pickens SIMPSON, born on the 12th of April in the year of our Lord, 1770. Her native place was Abbeville District, S.C. She was the daughter of Gen. Andrew Pickens SIMPSON, so highly and deservedly celebrated as commander of the American forces, during our revolutionary struggle with Great Britain and the most distinguished hero in the Battle of the Cowpens. Her mother was Miss Rebecca CALHOUN, daughter of Ezekiel Calhoun, sister of John E. Calhoun, who died in Congress, and cousin of John C. Calhoun, present Senator from South Carolina. After having been educated in her native state, she was married to John SIMPSON, her first and only husband, at the age of 22 years. With him she lived 45 years, and became the mother of seven children, two daughters and five sons, the youngest of whom died at the age of two years. The remainder still live. The Pensacola Gazette ---------- NOTICE All persons indebted to the estate of Thomas W. WILLIAMS, dec'd, are requested to call and make payment, and creditors will hand in their claims duly attested, by the 25th of December next. Mat. J. WILLIAMS, Executor, April 8, 1846 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Wm. HARRIS, applicant, vs. M. HARRIS and others Partition in Ordinary It appearing that Frances F. HARRIS, Agnes A. HUNTER, Uriah R. HARRIS (a lunatic), Louisa J. HEARD and A.J. HARRIS, heirs and Legatees of Richmond HARRIS, deceased, are defendants who reside without the limits of this State. It is therefore ordered that they appear the first Monday in July next at the Court of Ordinary and show cause, if any why the Real Estate of said deceased, situated in Abbeville district on the Savannah River containing 292 acres, should not be sold or divided, or their consent will be entered on record. David Lesly, Ordinary, April 8, 1846 ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Equity Jane ROBISON, Adm'x vs. Mark S. ANTHONY and John BROWN Bill to Foreclose Mortgage and for Relief It appearing that Mark S. ANTHONY, one of the defendants, resides beyond the limits of this state. It is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill within three months from the publication thereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against him. H.A. Jones, Court of Equity, Commissioner's Office, Feb. 23, 1846 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of APRIL 15, 1846 Mr. Thomas RITCHIE Jr. , tried for causing the death of Mr. J. H. PLEASANTS, has been honorably acquitted. This verdict is regarded as tantamount to the acquittal of all the parties concerned in a duel. -------- OBITUARY Died on the 5th inst. at his residence near Pucket's Ferry, in this district, Mr. John L. CHEATHAM, aged 36 years. -------- ABBEVILLE SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of a sundry Wits of Fieri Facias to me directed, the following property will be sold at Abbeville court house on the first Monday in May next: 120 acres of land, more or less, levied on as the property of Jno. DOUGLAS and A.R. RAMEY. 250 acres of land, more or less, bounded by Noah REEVES, Robt. SMITH, Jesse GENT and Richard MADDOX, levied on as the property of Wm. PYLES and H.A. JONES, successor. 1 negro man Peter, levied on as the property of Gab'l HODGES and Geo. CONNOR for P.D. KLUGH vs. W.C. ANDERSON and Gab'l HODGES. 22 acres of land, more or less, bounded by Milton TRIBBLE, Arter ? WILLIAMS and others, levied on as the property of John M. BRANYAN and George BIGBY and others. 327 acres of land, more or less, bounded by John COWAN, James COWAN and others; one negro boy Lewis; 2 Mules, 2 Mares, one Wagon and one Cart, levied on as the property of Jos. J. HAWTHORNE and J. and S. DONALD and others. ------------ NEWSPAPER Issue of APRIL 22, 1846 MURDER OF CAPT. VANCE In a previous issue we mentioned the apprehension and lodgement in jail of the negro fellow Dave. It was discovered that two white men named KIRBY and LEE were likewise implicated and accordingly a search was made which soon resulted in the arrest of both. It appears from the statement made by Dave, and which is strengthened by KIRBY, that the act was committed by LEE, who in order to evade subsequent detection, employed slugs instead of balls for the purpose. They both admit that they were present but deny having aided in the murder. KIRBY having became evidence for the state, may by this means escape the extreme penalty of the law, but the doom of the other two is almost certain. It can hardly be doubted that their lives will pay the forfeit. KIRBY and LEE have been brought to jail. The Laurensville Herald, the 13th inst. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of APRIL 29, 1846 CITATION State of South Carolina, Abbeville district Court of Ordinary Whereas, Ed. NOBLE has applied for Administration on the estate of John A. NOBLE, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear the second Monday of May next, to show cause why said Administration should not be granted. This 27th of April 1846. D. Lesly, Ordinary --------

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Candace, We are all so very, very, very grateful for your hard work in making these newspaper transcriptions available to us. Thank you! A zillion times, thank you! Judy

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Just a note to let you know that I have finished the microfilm roll for 1863 - 1870 for Abbeville Co. SC newspaper abstracts, and now will be starting on the microfilm roll for Feburary 1846 through Sept. 1859 for Abbeville Co. SC newspapers. This microfilm roll is very poorly scanned and very difficult to read and has many missing newspaper issues. So will do the best I can with it. Candace

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS & BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina, for JULY 1870, AUGUST 1870, SEPTEMBER 1870 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 1, 1870 MARRIAGES Married on Tuesday the 10th of May by Rev. W.E. Walters, Mr. John J. HARDY of Lowndesville, S.C. and Miss Fannie M. KNOX, daughter of Samuel KNOX of Franklin County, Georgia. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 8, 1870 A colored man named Jack BROWN was drowned at Charleston on Thursday by the swamping of a batteau. -------- A colored girl named Lucinda WHITE, while picking blackberries near Savannah, Georgia on the 25th inst., was bitten by a rattlesnake from the effects of which she died in a few minutes. -------- We learn that Mr. HUDSON, a debtor confined to (Abbeville) jail, made his escape on Tuesday night by tearing his blanket into slips and letting himself down from the window. A rare feat for an in insolvent debtor. -------- DEATH OF COL. JOHN D. WILLIAMS The Laurensville Herald announces the death of this valued and respected citizen of Laurens which occurred on the 25th of June. His age was upwards of seventy years and his long and useful life was spent entirely in his native district. --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 15, 1870 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, David JORDAN has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Bartholomew JORDAN, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 28th inst. at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. July 13, 1870, Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- DIED, in Greenville, S.C. on July 6th, M. Bettie WILLIAMS, second daughter of Mrs. Kitty F. WILLIAMS, aged 14 years. "Death lies on her, like an untimely frost, upon the sweetest flower of the world." -------- MARRIAGES Married on the 6th of July 1870 by Rev. Manning Brown at the residence of the bride's grandfather near Lowndesville, S.C., Mr. J.J. LEE of Columbia and Miss Elle ALLEN of Anderson county, S.C. --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Moses C. TAGGART has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of James TAGGART, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 20th inst. at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 4th day of July, 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 22, 1870 The Charleston News of yesterday says " From a private letter to a gentleman in this city, we learn that last week, while Miss MURRAY, daughter of Joseph W. MURRAY and Miss HILL, daughter of Daniel HILL, both of St. John's Berkeley, were returning from church with Mr. MURRAY, they took shelter under a tree to avoid a wetting from a shower. While there, lightning struck the tree and instantly killed the two young ladies. Mr. MURRAY who was standing nearby, was uninjured. ------------ DEATH OF MR. D.R. SONDLEY We regret to announce the death of Mr. D.R. SONDLEY, one of our most esteemed citizens, at his residence in this village from Consumption, on Friday last in the forty-fourth year of his age. He was a native of Newberry but had resided here for the past fifteen years and during most of which time he occupied the position of Depot Agent of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad. Of delicate health and frail constitution it is a matter of wonder what the vigorous will and earnest purpose kept back so long the ebbing tide, that mind triumphed so long over matter, and life resisted so long the approaches of death. At last, death came as the friend to give relief to the suffering and rest to the weary. For many years, a member of the Presbyterian church, an honorable upright man, a public spirited citizen, a faithful and efficient officer, of affable deportment and genial, companionable temper, he possessed in an eminent degree that blended harmony of character; those attributes of mind and virtues of heart, which secure respect and inspire love. In his death there is to each one of us something of personal bereavement; and we mourn not the useful citizen, but the kindly beaming face which spoke of the loveable qualities of the man. As a man he was universally popular and the people of our district generally will cherish for him a green place in their memories, whilst they drop a tear over his tomb. The funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian church of the village on Saturday last, and impressive discources were delivered by Rev. J.O. Lindsay and Rev. W.P. DuBose; after which the remains were interred with Masonic honors in the cemetery of the Upper Long Cane church. ---------- IN MEMORIAM OF DAVID RICHARD SONDLEY Clinton Lodge No. 3 July 16, 1870 Whereas, the Great Architect of the Universe in the decrees of his all-wise Providence, has seen fit to remove from the scenes of his earthly labors, our much esteemed and worthy brother, David Richard SONDLEY, a zealous member of this Lodge. Therefore, be it Resolved; that in the death of our brother David R. SONDLEY, Masonry has sustained the loss of one of its bright and shining lights; this Lodge one of its most devoted members; the community one of its best citizens, and the church a valuable member. Resolved; that we tender to the widowed mother and orphan children our heartfelt condolence and sympathy and trust that He who "tempers the wind to the shorn lamb" may sustain them in this their great affliction, and "pour in the oil of joy for mourning and give the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness." Resolved; that the Secretary be directed to dedicate a blank page to the memory of our deceased brother upon his record book and append thereto a copy of these resolutions. Resolved; that this Lodge be clothed in mourning and that the members be requested to wear the usual badge for the next thirty days, as a tribute of respect to the memory of our deceased brother. Resolved; that the Secretary be instructed to send a copy of these resolutions to the family of the deceased, and also furnish a copy to the Press and Banner for publication. ----------- Edward H. WALLER of Greenwood, S.C. died of Congestion at Eagle Lake, Texas on the 1st of June, 1870. He was a courteous, affable, generous and upright man and Mason. --------- DIED, at the residence of her son Mr. J.R. HAMBLIN, Mrs. Anna HAMBLIN, on the 14th of July, aged 98 years and 5 months. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church for 45 years. She leaves a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her death. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 29, 1870 AN AFFLICTED HOUSEHOLD The friends of our esteemed townsman Wm. H. PARKER and family will sympathize with them in their bereavement which they have sustained in the loss of the youngest, tenderest and lovliest of the houshold, and in the serious illness which has prostrated others and of the infant circle of brothers and sisters. Scarlet Fever has come like an untimely frost to nip the favorite flower of the family circle, and to blight the fond hopes of parents and friends. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Hugh WILSON has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Mrs. Jane T. BURNS, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on Aug. 12th next, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 29th day of July, 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, W. Tully BRANCH has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of David R. SONDLEY, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on Aug. 12th next, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 29th day of July, 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 5, 1870 Col. J.L. BOZEMAN, one of Greenville's best citizens, died on the 20th. ------ ITEMS FROM THE CENSUS TAKER We are indebted to Mr. E.W. Moore, one of the Assistant Marshalls for taking the Census in our district, for the following items, gathered from the records: John CRESWELL and wife, aged 83 and 75 years respetively, natives of the district, residents of that section in our district known as "Ireland", have scarcely ever been beyond sight of their own chimneys, and strange to say they have never seen a railroad car. They still indulge the hope of being gratified before they die. Delia BOSEDELL, a native of Virginia born in 1769 (that year which witnessed the birth alike of Napoleon and Wellington) and hence is 101 years of age. She is a very active old lady, living in the southwest section of the district, and able still to take a good deal of outdoor exercise. Mary HAWKINS, colored, living on the Patterson place, has attained the goodly age of 105 years. A colored girl, living at Mr. E. Searles' place, is 19 years of age and has attained the astonishing height of only 2 feet. --------- ASSAULTS AND BATTERIES The hot weather seems to have stirrred up the belligerant blood of some of our colored citizens as the annexed record would indicate. Anderson PERRIN was arrested and brought before Trial Justice W.H. Shives, charged with stabbing Warren LOMAX in the side, with no apparent serious damage. Also, James WILSON was arrested for stabbing James CHILDS, in a quarrel about some watermelons. Also, Thomas YOUNG, was charged with inflicting a serious injury with a rake upon the head of John FULLER. -------- A STABBING AFFRAY We learn that Jesse LOMAX, colored, received three stabs in an altercation with John McCORD, white, in the road near the house of Mr. John Davis on last Monday afternoon. The cause of the difficulty we have not been able to ascertain. Dr. J.W. Keller was called in and reports that while the wounds are serious, he is doing well. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Reuben CLINKSCALES has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of John ASHLEY, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on Aug. 19th next, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 1st day of Aug. 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 12, 1870 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, W.S. CALDWELL and Thos. R. WILSON have made application for Letters of Administration of the estate of James CALDWELL, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on Aug. 26, 1870 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 12th day of August 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 26, 1870 TRIBUTE OF RESPECT on the death of E.H. WALLER Whereas, official information has reached us through our sister Caladonia Lodge. A.F.M. of Columbus, Texas of the the sudden death of our much esteemed and worthy brother, E.H. WALLER, who departed this life at that place on the 1st day of July 1870; therefore, be it Resolved; that we bow in reverential submission to the will of the Supreme Architect of the Universe who has called our young brother from the level of time to that "undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns." 2nd; that Masonry and especially this Lodge has lost one of its brighest jewels and firmest supports. 2rd; that our Lodge be draped in mourning and that the brethren wear the usual badge for thirty days. 4th; that we tender our sincere condolence to the afflicted family in their sad bereavement and that a copy of these resolutions be printed in the District paper, and that a copy be furnished the family of the deceased. Jas. Bailey, Sr. Chairman of Committee --------- Rev. Jno. T. PRESSLY, the distinguished Divine, formerly of this district, died at his home in Alleghany City, on the 13th inst., aged 76 years. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 9, 1870 MARRIAGES Married at Abbeville courthouse on the 25th of August 1870 by Rev. J.O. Lindsay, Mr. White AGNEW and Mrs. Rachel KNOX. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 16, 1870 CAMBRIDGE LAND FOR SALE I offer at private sale, about 400 acres of land, a portion of my Plantation, lying five miles south of Ninety-Six Depot, G. & C. Railroad, on the waters of Beaver Dam and Ninety-Six Creeks. This tract is well watered and wooded and can be divided advantageously into three, perhaps into five tracts. If not sold before the first of Nov. next, will be sold in parcels at public outcry to the highest bidder. R.G.M. DUNOVANT, Sept. 16, 1870 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 23, 1870 Mr. Willis WALLACE, an old and highly respected citizen of Laurens county, died suddenly last week. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 30, 1870 AN OUTRAGE We learn that Mr. Oliver SPENCE residing in the neighborhood of Bradley's Mills was called out of his house on Monday night last and severely whipped, for what cause we have not heard. We cannot denounce too severely these acts of lawless outrage and trust that the perpetrators may be arrested and brought to punishment. These acts are a disgrace to a civilized community affecting as well its character as its best interests. They tend to inaugurate a reign of violence in which there is protection neither for person nor property. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Thomas J. HILL, has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Ibby ? McCURRY, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite the kindred and creditors of said Ibby ? McCurry, dec'd, to appear at the Court of Probate to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 8th of Oct. 1870 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of Sept. 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ------- COURT OF SESSIONS FOR GREENVILLE County News Judge Orr concluded the Sessions business of the Court on Saturday last, having tried and disposed of a number of important cases, two of them indictments for murder. Sam HILL, colored, was first tried for the murder of Capt. Thos. HOLTZCLAW and acquitted. He was ably defended by T.S. Arthur. There was no proof sufficient to convict. Andrew HILL, colored, was next tried for the same offense. He was defended with great zeal and professional ability by Olin D. East and W.H. Trescott, Esq's. A verdict of Guilty wsa rendered on strong circumstantial evidence that appeared to the jury conclusive of his guilt. The jury only deliberated ten or fifteen minutes on the case before returning a verdict of Guilty. The sentences in the various cases are as follows: Andrew HILL, colored, for the murder of Capt. HOLTZCLAW, to be hung on Friday the 28th of October next. Young HARRISON, colored, Burglary, one year in the penitentiary. George GARRETT, colored, Buglary, five years in the penitentiary. Johnson WRIGHT, petty larceny, four months imprisonment in jail. Franklin PIERCE, colored, larceny, two months in jail. Peter JOHNSON, small colored boy, two days in jail. Taylor EARLE, petty larceny, four months in jail. -----------

I've never known and Janet Dean, so this is a surprise to me. Must be an answer somewhere. Audrey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janet E. Dean" <janeteddd@kcweb.net> To: "Lee and Billie Jones" <tjones@camden.net>; "Harriet Imrey" <himrey@ntelos.net>; "Audrey Pool" <aep@madnet.net>; "Abbeville South Carolina" <SCABBEVI-L@rootsweb.com> Cc: "SCEDGEFIELD" <SCEDGEFI@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 7:21 PM Subject: Re: [SCEDGEFI] Different Hugh O'Neall >I am surprised to see my name on here. I have no O'Neals. I am a Dean THX > Janet E. Dean > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lee and Billie Jones" <tjones@camden.net> > To: "Harriet Imrey" <himrey@ntelos.net>; "Audrey Pool" <aep@madnet.net>; > "Abbeville South Carolina" <SCABBEVI-L@rootsweb.com> > Cc: "SCEDGEFIELD" <SCEDGEFI@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 8:07 PM > Subject: Re: [SCEDGEFI] Different Hugh O'Neall > > >>I have a Ruth O'Neal b. June 10, 1770, newberry Dist, d. after 1816, >> probaboy Lincolm Co. Tn source to Audrey Pool <aep@madnet.net>, 108 >> Mainberry Dr, Madera, CA 93637, "Electronic," Source: Roster of >> Soldiers & >> Patriots of the American Revolution #17301. Buried Lincoln Co, TN. Sent >> in >> 1974 by Lucy (WOMACH) BATES. >> >> Is this Ruth O'Neal a daughter of this Hugh O'Neal. >> >> Here are my notes on the speculation of her attachment: >> >> Speculation by Janet E. Dean: >> NOW... in the Hugh O'Neal line, you show his daughter Ruth O'Neal b. >> 1770. >> Ruth O'neal who married to Benjamin ROWE is, according to my information >> the >> daughter of Hugh O'Neal (Jr.) and wife Mary Parkins. He may have been an >> immigrant to Delaware... Now if I have it correct, and I may not, I show >> that Hugh Jr.'s father was Hugh O'Neal, Sr. who married to Anne or Annie >> COX. >> >> Any one have the PROVEN facts on her father. She married Benjamin Rowe, >> an >> had a slew of children. All of this information is sourced to the same >> source as above from Audrey several years ago. >> >> Billie Jones >> tjones@camden.net >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Harriet Imrey" <himrey@ntelos.net> >> To: "Audrey Pool" <aep@madnet.net>; "Abbeville South Carolina" >> <SCABBEVI-L@rootsweb.com> >> Cc: "SCEDGEFIELD" <SCEDGEFI@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 3:56 PM >> Subject: Re: [SCEDGEFI] Different Hugh O'Neall >> >> >>> The records of the Bush River Monthly Meeting show that two different >>> Ann >>> Kellys married two of the O'Neall brothers (sons of William O'Neall and >>> Mary >>> Frost, who married in Winchester VA). On 9 Dec 1784, Abijah O'Neall (b. >>> 22 >>> Jan 1762 in VA) married Ann Kelly, daughter of John and Mary Kelly. On >>> 25 >>> Sep 1802, Abijah and Ann Kelly O'Neal received a certificate for the >>> Westland Monthly Meeting in Washington Co PA, having removed near the >>> Miami >>> River in Ohio (along with most of the Bush River MM). On 10 Nov 1791, >>> Hugh >>> O'Neall (b. 9 Jun 1767 in SC) married Ann Kelly, daughter of Samuel >>> Kelly >>> and Hannah Belton. In 1820, one Hugh O'Neall was "rpt mou": he was >>> reported >>> for having married out-of-unity. That was usually followed by a "dis >>> mou" >>> (disowned) notice, but it was not. The Hugh O'Neall who lived in >>> Laurens/Newberry was a Quaker in good standing as of 1822. His son, >>> Judge >>> John Belton O'Neall (author of Vol. 1 of Annals of Newberry), described >>> his >>> difficulties in the interim when he began consuming as much rum as he >>> sold >>> at his store. Several equity cases in Laurens mention his committal as >>> a >>> lunatic by ~1810. He recovered in 1813, repaid his debts, never drank >>> again, and regained his public reputation. Judge John Belton O'Neall >>> described the family history in considerable detail. These O'Nealls had >>> not >>> lived in Southside VA. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Audrey Pool" <aep@madnet.net> >>> To: "Abbeville South Carolina" <SCABBEVI-L@rootsweb.com> >>> Cc: "SCEDGEFIELD" <SCEDGEFI@rootsweb.com> >>> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 2:31 PM >>> Subject: Re: [SCEDGEFI] More O'NEALS records >>> >>> >>>>I have explained our interest in the O'NEALS at the bottom of post. >>>>These >>>>are the only records I found of Hugh O'NEAL in Southside VA; perhaps he >>>>was >>>>migrating to SC. Audrey >>>> >>>> O'NEALL, Hugh >>>> >>>> >>>> "Philip MORGAN of St Andrew Parish in Brunswick Co to John WILKINS >>>> of >>>> St Martins's Parish in Hanover Co. 2 Aug 1739. 5 shillings England. >>>> A >>>> 1-year lease for 1000 acres on the north side of Roanoak River, joining >>>> Robert MUNFORD, the mouth of Island Creek. Wit: John HARRIS, Jr, Hugh >>>> O'NEALL. Proved 3 Jan 1739. Probate indicates that Mary the wife of >>>> Philip MORGAN was examined. Drury STITH CC." >>>> >>>> "Phillip MORGAN of St Andrew Parish in Brunswick Co to John WILKINS >>>> of >>>> St Martin's Parish in Hanover Co. 3 Aug 1739. L27 Va. WILKINS' >>>> release >>>> from MORGAN for 1000 acres on the north side of Roanoak River, joining >>>> Robert MUNFORD, the mouth of Island Creek. Wit: John HARRIS, Jr, Hugh >>>> O'NEALL. Proved 3 Jan 1739. Probate indicates that Mary wife of >>>> Phillip >>>> MORGAN was examined. Drury STITH CC" Note: This is the only record >>>> of >>>> Hugh O'NEALL in Southside VA. Am guessing he was migrating to SC. >>>> >>>> Source: Deed Book/Will Book 1 by: Dr. Stephen E. Bradley, Jr >>>> Note: Mecklenburg Co, VA Liscense Bonds: >>>> >>>> 1. MORGAN, John & Mary POOL, 17 Feb 1790, Phil MORGAN, sec. I think >>>> Phil >>>> MORGAN is the grandfather of John. Mary POOL was a member of the >>>> William >>>> POOLE (b. ca 1700-4)/Elizabeth TAPLEY & WATSON line of Southside VA. >>>> >>>> 2. The O'NEAL family is from Middlesex Co, VA. >>>> >>>> 3. James Holloway POOL m. Mary ROWE, d/o Benj ROWE and Ruth O'NEAL, >>>> d/o >>>> Hugh O'NEAL. >>>> >>>> 4. The O'NEAL family were Quakers, from early PA as well as early VA, >>>> lived in Laurens District, SC. Hugh O'NEAL is also seen in Edgefield >>>> records, as well as Newberry District, SC. 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NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS & BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina, for JUNE 1870 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 3, 1870 On the 26th ult., Wm. THOMSON, colored, was arrested, charged with shooting Eliza MORAGNE, colored, and brought before Trial Justice Hemphill. The affair occurred in the neighborhood of Wilson's Mills. It clearly appearing that the shooting was from an accidental discharge of a pistol, the party was discharged. The wound inflicted was very severe, but not fatal. --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 10, 1870 FIFTY DOLLAR REWARD The above reward will be paid for the apprehension of Wade PRESSLY, colored, who escaped from the Abbeville jail on the night of Saturday the 4th inst. He is six feet high, about thirty years old, weights 165 or 170 pounds, is of fine appearance and quite sociable in his manners. H.S. Cason, Sheriff of Abbeville county, June 10, 1870 ----------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 17, 1870 GENERAL CLEBURNE; SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT HIM When General CLEBURNE was killed at Franklin, Tenn. in 1864, he was in his thirty-fifth year. By education he was a druggist and in early life he was as thoroughly accomplished as one could be at his age in that profession. When about twenty-one years of age, he abandoned the monotony of bottles and labels and the filling of prescriptions, and joined the British Army as a private. The extent of his service, I know not, but it seems probable that he did not remain in the Army many months. He landed at New York poor and friendless and some years before the war, was found at Cincinatti by a gentleman of Helena, Arkansas who induced him to go to that place and accept, under him, a situation in his drug store. The young Irishman soon made friends, who recognized his merits and talents and persuaded him to study law. He was soon admitted to the bar and became the partner of Colonel Mangam, an eminent lawyer of Arkansas, who was afterward one of Cleburne's staff officers and who is still practicing law at Helena. When the war broke out, Cleburne went out from Philips county as Captain of a company. His subsequent career is part of the known history of the war, and his fame belongs alike to the South and his native Ireland. Strange and unnatural as it may seem, he had a brother in the Federal Army. Of this fact he never spoke even to his most intimate friends and few of them ever ventured to broach the subject. Passing over this circumstance, which has many painful parallels, we come to the saddest romance of his great life which involved another who was as gentle and pure, and patriotic in her sphere, as he was brave and knighly and fierce in war. She, too, has gone to the spirit land, and we violate no sacred confidence now in writing thus briefly a tender episode in the warrior's life. It will be remembered by hundreds and thousands of the surviving members of the Grand Old Army of Tennessee that while the army was in winter quaters at Dalton, General Cleburne had a leave of absence and went to Mobile, as it was impossible for him to get through the lines to home. When he returned to the Army, it was overserved by all who knew General Cleburne that he was dressed up as he never had been before. He wore a new uniform, with the buff trimmings and insignia of a Confederate Major General, also a new felt hat, adorned with a sweeping black plume. The soldiers grew curious over the change in "old Pat's" appearance for previously he had generally worn the garb of a common soldier, and they explained the transformation in many witty remarks. It subsequently transpired that during the General's absence, he had addressed an accomplished and lovely young lady of Mobile, was accepted by her, and they became formally betrothed. A time was appointed for the celebration of their nuptials, but fate decided that they should never meet again. General Cleburne carried with him into Tennessee his wedding suit; and expected at the first opportunity to return to Mobile to be married. The rest is quickly told. He fell at Franklin and was buried in his bridal suit, as one of his staff who interred him recently informed me. The young lady, some time after the war, was married, but last year she too passed away from earth, and the betrothed spirits have doubtless met before the Great White Throne of Heaven, where all believers in Divine Revelation must admit "there is no marriage or giving in marriage." General Cleburne joined the Episcopal church before the war and was buried at Franklin with the full rites of that church, which were performed on the occasion by Bishop Quintard. The Memphis Ledger -------------- Mrs. Mary CREWS, after a short illness, died at the residence of her son T.B. CREWS, in Laurensville on Friday the 3rd inst. ------- MARRIAGES Married on the 7th of June at the residence of Mr. R.M. White of Greenwood by Rev. W.H. Lawton, Mr. W.T. BRANCH and Miss Annie C. WILSON, all of Abbeville. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 24, 1870 COURT News The Regular June Term of Court commenced on Monday last, his Honor Judge ORR presiding. The following Jurors were organized: GRAND JURY D.O. HAWTHORNE, Foreman J.A. McCORD Thos. ROBINSON Zack WIDEMAN (colored) W.H. SHIVES (colored) Jonathan JORDAN Wm. MADDOX G.W. DONNALD (colored) Lee SMITH (colored) Robt. GRIFFIN (colored) Wash GREEN (colored) B.F. ROBERTS A.W. BOWEN Wade HAMPTON (colored) W.C. MOORE W.H. PENNY Gordon McWILLIAMS Wm. POPE (colored) PETIT JURY No. 1 B.D. KAY, Foreman James H. BRITT S.S. BAKER John DAVIS B.H. AIKEN N.A. EDWARDS Jno. FISHER J.D. GUILLARD John GOULSBY (colored) Ben HUGHES (colored) Vachel HUGHEY T.J. HEARST PETIT Jury No. 2 J.M. LATIMER Geo. LOVEGREEN (colored) Wm. LATIMER (colored) Sharpe McCASLIN (colored) Davis MORRAH Wade PUCKETT (colored) Henry PRESSLY (colored) Daniel PROFITT (colored) Larkin REYNOLDS R.M. WHITE Chas. WATSON (colored) J.L. YOUNG The following true Bills were found: State vs. Lewis TRUWITT and Williams TRUWITT, assault and battery State vs. Jeanette HODGE and William FRANKLIN, assault and battery State vs. Virgil MADDEN, assault and battery State vs. Newlin MERCER, assault and battery State vs. Jerry HOLLOWAY, Griffin WRIGHT, Nathan WATSON, Jack WRIGHT, grand larceny State vs. Manuel McKELLER, assault and battery State vs. Thomas HIGDON, assault and battery State vs. Wade PRESSLY, grand larceny State vs. Wade PRESSLY, retailing without license State vs. Louisa BARR, assault and battery State vs. R.J. CHEATHAM, assault and battery with intent to kill State vs. Agnes YOUNG, arson State vs. Edwin BROWN, petit larceny State vs. Waller W. DOUGLAS, larceny State vs. Virgil MADDEN, assault and battery State vs. Ch. W. SMITH, grand larceny State vs. Jerry HOLLOWAY and Jack WRIGHT, assault and battery with intent to kill State vs. Henry BURRIS, David CRAFT and Byrd HALL, riot and assault and battery The following case verdicts were rendered: State vs. Laura ARCHER, larceny, Guilty State vs. Frank WIDEMAN, assault and battery, Guilty State vs. Lark REDDIN, assault and battery, Not Guilty State vs. Sam'l H. ERWIN, F.P. TOMLINSON and J.H. BENNETT, riot, Not Guilty --------- DIED, in this village, at the advanced age of over eighty years, Mr. Josias CASON, at the residence of his son Mr. H.S. CASON the Sheriff of the district. He was one of a long lived family, his brother Mr. James CASON of our district, being still surviving, a hale and hearty man of over ninety winters. The deceased was a good citizen, a man of estimable character and highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves many friends and relatives to deplore his loss. --------- DEATH OF ESTEEMED CITIZEN, Capt. James TAGGART Sr. We regret to annouce the death of Captain James Taggart Sr., a well known citizen, at his residence near Calhoun's Mills, from paralysis on Tuesday last. He was well advanced in years and this being the second attack, soon terminated fatally. Capt. Taggart was a public spirited citizen, a man of large heart and generous impulses, a popular companion, a good neighbor and a useful member of society. He leaves a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. --------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS & BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina, for APRIL 1870, MAY 1870 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 1, 1870 BURGLARY We have to annouce two more attempts at burglary in our village, of the unsuccessful attempts of prowling felons, who do their work when all honest people are in their beds. On Wednesday last, an entrance was effected through a window into the chamber of the residence of Mrs. James M. PERRIN, in which she and some of the children were sleeping. She was awakened by the noise between 12 o'clock and 1 o'clock at night, and putting out her hand, touched the whiskers of the burglar, but failed to recognize him in the darkness. This discovery, together with the cries of the children, alarmed him and he made off without getting the plunder which he was seeking. His muddy tracks were visible in different parts of the room, as well as the bench upon which he mounted to effect his entrance. On the same night and about the same hour, Mr. Andrew SMALL was aroused from his sleep by the breaking of some of the slats which protected a window of the hall room of his residence. Upon going to the room he found that an entrances had been made by a burglar through the window, and his sudden appearance forced him to decamp without his being able to effect his purpose. These repeated attempts will impress our citizens with the necessity of increasing their vigilance. A few ounces of prevention in the shape of lead may be worth a pound of cure in the way of legal punishment. Forewarned is forearmed. --------- INCENDIARISM We regret to annouce an act of incendiarism which resulted in the destruction of the barn and stables of Mr. Henry TENENT of this vicinity, in Lowndesville on Saturady the 19th of March. Together with the barn and stables a quantity of corn and fodder were consumed. A negro woman, Agnes YOUNG has been arrested and lodged in jail. She confessed the crime and charges that she was put up to it by Andrew SPEED, a colored man, who promised to divide his crop for this year with her, as an inducement. ----------- General R.E. LEE passed through Columbia on Wednesday last, on his way to Florida to recruit his health. He was introduced to the people by Col. HASKELL and received a warm reception. ------- NOTICE Bill and Harry WINESTOCK, my step-sons, have left me. Any one feeding, clothing or hiring them or either of them, will be held responsible. Cyrus WINESTOCK, Colored. April 1, 1870 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 8, 1870 The Associate Reformed Presbterian news announces the death of Mrs. J.P. KENNEDY, the wife of Prof. Kennedy of Due West, an estimable lady, on the 25th ult., from disease of the heart. ----- An affray occurred in this village on Monday last, between Mr. ROGERS, a white man of this vicinity, and David JACKSON, colored, in which the latter was badly stabbed. ------- We learn from the Greenville Mountaineer news, the death of Maj. Henry R. WILLIAMS, formerly of Greenville, more recently of Ninety-Six. He and his wife died within four days of each other. -------- OBITUARY OF THOS. F.M. BOWIE Thos. F.M. BOWIE, son of Asa and Arabella BOWIE, was born June 27th, 1846 and died the 31st of March 1870. The deceased was the son of pious parents and a Sunday School scholar from childhood, and it is not strange that being reared under such influences, he would have become a member of the M.E. Church to which his parents before him, had long been exemplary and leading members. This he did in August 1864, whilst far from home in the Army aiding in the defense of his county. After his return home he remained a consistent member of his church as well as a member of the Circle of Prayer, in which, young as he was, he would at times lead in prayer. In view of these facts we are not surprized to find him shortly before his death, taking the hand of his beloved father and thanking him for the pious manner in which he had raised nim, nor when in the very article of death, that his last words should be, "I am dying, I am dying, farewell, farewell, meet me in Heaven, all of you." The deceased leaves many friends and relatives besides a father, mother, brother and sisters to sorrow, but not "as those who have no hope". (poem in included but not legible for transcription, page is blurred in that section.) --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 15, 1870 INQUEST We are indebted to Robert Jones, our Coroner, for the facts elicited by an inquest held by him on Sunday the 10th inst. over the dead body of George MITCHELL, colored. The body was found on the Friday previous, near the edge of a lagoon, in the low grounds of Mr. B.Z. HERNDON on Coronaca creek, up to the waist in mud and water, with the upper portion of the body leaning toward the bank. Being that of an old man about eighty years of age, it is supposed that in attempting to wade through the water, he became stuck in the mud, and being unable to extricate himself, he died of cold and exhaustion. The Jury of Inquest found a verdict in accordance with the above stated facts. ---------- HOMICIDE We are indebted to our townsman capt. W.R. WHITE for the particulars of a recent homocide committed upon the person of a colored woman, the wife of Nathaniel HEARD, colored, and lately in the employ of Mrs. Franklin MILLER of the upper part of the district. The woman was missed on Wednesday the 6th inst. and her body was found in a creek nearby on the Saturday following, after having been much mutilitated by dogs. It appearing that she had been drowned and suspicion falling upon the husband, a warrant was issued by W.A. Giles, Esq. for his arrest. He made his escape however and this together with previous threats, seems to furnish proof of his guilt. ------------ The Associate Reformed Presbyterian news announces the death of Capt. Addison CLINKSCALES, a worthy citizen and highly esteemed merchant of Due West, during the past week. ---------- SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of sundry writs of fieri facias to me directed, I will sell before the Abbeville court house door, within the legal hours of the Sheriff's Sale on the first Monday in May next, the following property to wit: Two hundred acres of land more or less, adjoining lands of Wm. RICHEY, W.E. BARMORE, E.B. RASOR, and others, levied upon as the property of Nancy ROBERTSON, deceased. A.M. Dodson for James Taylor. Henry Cason, Sheriff of Abbeville County, April 11, 1870 --------- MARRIAGES Married on Wednesday the 6th of April, at the residence of Dr. S.A. Brewton of Spartanburg by Rev. W.R. Hemphill, Robert R. HEMPHILL of Abbeville and Miss Eugenia C. BREWTON of Spartanburg. -------- OBITUARY OF MISS ISABELLA E. JORDAN The last fluttering spark of vitality has left its tenement of clay and another fair flower has faded and fallen from the family vine. Miss Isabella E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan JORDAN, had long been in delicate health but her disease did not assume alarming symptoms until last November when medical skill could alleviate its pain, but was powerless to arrest its progress. And on the night of the 19th of January the golden cord was broken and she gently passed from earth to the dreamless night of long repose. Her sufferings were intense at times, but by the grace of God, and the untiring effort of all her years to win His approving smile, that it might be a beauteous rainbow to gild the horizon of her destiny, and scatter the mists that shroud eternity in darkness. The close of her life was calm as the rippling of a quiet stream, and gentle as the sinking breeze that lingers but a moment 'ere it is forever gone. To her, death had no terrors, for it was the brightness of the Savior's smile coming over the hills of eternity to guide her ransomed spirit on to God. This is the eighth link that has been broken in the golden chain of family love and she will be missed at home. But, oh, how much more she will be missed from that house dedicated to God, Asbury, the church of her adoption and of which she was one of the strongest pillars. But we would not have her here again, for while earth has lost an ornament and the church a treasure, Heaven has gained a jewel and another angel shouts hosannahs around Jehovah's throne. Fully conscious of the near and rapid approach of death, her dying counsel to the dear ones standing around, was to be more zealous as watchmen on the walls of Zion. --------- UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE Deputy Collector's Office March 29, 1870 Notice is hereby given to all persons claiming an interest in the following described property seized on March 4, 1870 for violation of Internal Revenue Laws to wit: One Copper Still and Fixtures, One Funnel, Three Jugs, and one Keg, seized from James M. GILLIAM, to appear and show cause why the aforesaid property should not be forfeited, on or before the 28th day of April next. James H. Dennis, Deputy Collector, April 1, 1870 ---------- UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE Deputy Collector's Office April 5, 1870 Notice is given that I will sell to the highest bidder at Abbeville courthouse on Saturday the 16th of April, the following described property forfeited by due process of law, to wit: 63 gallons of whiskey, more or less; seized from Samuel CARTER; also at the same time and place, 15 gallons of whiskey, more or less, seized from Frank MORRISON. The above described whiskey was seized on Feb. 28,. 1870 for violation of the Internal Revenue Laws. J.H. Dennis, Deputy Collector, April 8, 1870 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 22, 1870 STABBING AFFRAY On Thursday night last, an unfortnate occurrence took place on the public square, which resulted in a serious wound being inflicted upon the person of our worthy Town Marshall, Mr. Newton SCOTT. It seems that a young man named Jess SMITH who is regarded by all of his acquaintances as remarkably quiet and unoffensive, had become intoxicated early in the evening and about midnight met up with Mr. Scott, who recognized him as a friend and sought to take care of him. But the maddening infuence of liquor prevailed and the young Smith threatened the Marshall and brandished a knife about him. At this, Mr. Scott for the first time appreciating his intentions, endeavored to arrest the young man and in the struggle which ensued, received a severe wound in the left side. His condition has not been dangerous and we are gratified to state that there is every prospect of a speedy recovery. Mr. Smith surrendered himself to the authorities and has given bail in the required amount. The Anderson Intelligencer news --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 29, 1870 MARRIAGES Married on Tuesday the 19th inst. at the residence of Dr. R.A. Archer of this village by Rev. J.O. Lindsay, Mr. Jno. A. THOMSON and Miss Lucy CALVERT. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Mrs. C.D. SADLER has made application for Letters of Administration on the estate of John SADLER, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 18th day of April 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 6, 1870 We are pained to announce the death of Mr. Elijah ALEXANDER Sr. of Pickens county, in the ninety-eighth year of his age. The deceased was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens who lived to see his country achieve independence and through the passage of time, witnessed the demoralization, degradation and loss of liberty. ------- The Edgefield Advertiser says that during the last week, Capt. Wm. KENNEDY and is constabulary forces arrested Messrs. John and Nathan GREGORY, living in the neighborhood of Red Bank Church in that county, charged with firing some ten or twelve times on the night of the 6th of April, into the dwelling of Mr. S.P. STREET, dangerously wounding Mr. Street and also severely wounding his wife. At last accounts the wounded parties were in a fair way of recovery. The Gregory's gave bond in the sum of $1000. each for their appearance at the next term of court. It is said that there was an old difficulty existing between the parties, but we have no particulars in regard to the origin of this ugly affair. --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 13, 1870 BOYS LOST On Sunday morning last, my sons, Neddie C. POWER age ten years and Joe ALEXANDER age 14 or 15 years, disappeared from my premises near Monterey, Abbeville county. When last heard from they were on the same day about twelve o'clock near the Bridge across Little River on Judge Wardlaw's plantation. Any information in regard to these boys will be greatly received by their distressed parents, who have not the slightest idea of their whereabouts or their intentions. E.F. POWER, May 1, 1870 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 20, 1870 Mr. John L. HUMPHREYS of Anderson died in Richmond on Sunday last. ------- MARRIAGES Married in Greenville, S .C. on Tuesday, May 17th, 1870 by Rev. G.F. Rounds, Mr. W.T. McDONALD of Abbeville and MIss V.E. RUTLEDGE of Greenville. Married at Shady Grove church on the evening of April 7th by Rev. Francis Brown, Mr. Robert PATTERSON and Miss Mary GRAY. ------- STATE OF ABBEVILLE, South Carolina Court of Common Pleas Charles W. MARTIN, Jacob B. MARTIN and Martha Peyton Martin his wife, Plaintiffs against, James M. MARTIN, Wm. N. MARTIN, John L. MARTIN, as Executors of Jacob MARTIN, dec'd, Wm. A. GILES, Jas. T. BASKIN as Executors of Andrew GILES, dec'd, Mary A. MARTIN as surviving administrator of John C. MARTIN, dec'd. You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of Common Pleas for said county, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber of the office, at Abbeville court house, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to asnwer the complaint within the time frame aforesaid, the Plantiffs in this action will apply for the Court for relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated, April 2, 1870. McGowan and Parker, Plaintiffs Attorneys. --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 27, 1870 PAT CLEBURNE Memphis, Tennessee, with her various civic departments, her Irish societies, her ex-soldiers, her distinguished citizens, has done honor to the remains of the brave Irish Confederate General, Pat Cleburne. He fell in the front of the "lost cause" doing what he believed to be his duty, defending with his life that side of the final appeal to Heaven, which no tribunal on earth was left to decide. It matters not to a brave man, upon which line of battle he leveled his bayonet; he knows how to honor the gallant dead when the victory has been won. The crimson fields of this war are sacred places in the memory of every true, honest soldier, and however sharp the agony, however natural the preference and emotion, he can stand by the side of the common graves of the struggle and mingle the tear of pride or regret with the dews of Heaven that fall on all alike. In the heart of every true man, and particularly in the bosom of those who fought in the desperate field, the heroic dead on both sides sleep quietly and well, under the laurel of blue, under the willow of gray. Native and adopted, right or wrong, lost or saved, Americans all. There let them rest. Let no voice of detraction insult their reputation, nor rude hand disturb the repose of their ashes. They tried for us before the last High Court the desperate issues of a common country. They placed confidently at the mercy of the Supreme Judge, their lives and fortunes, and they do not murmur because He has chosen them and washed in their best blood, from the royal robes of our Republic, the errors and troubles of the past. Why should we, who were not called upon from either side for the sacrifice? Let the flowers of peace decorate the graves of all alike, for the rose of eternity has opened alike a golden crown over the tomb of the past. In that sarcophagus there sleeps no nobler spirit, no braver man, or better Irishman than Pat Cleburne. With Corcoran and Meagher and hundreds of Irish sons who fell fighting on both sides of the civil war, he has gone to the silent shore. With almost Christian imagination, we can see them walking hand in hand in the Elysian fields and wondering perhaps, if there should be anything in their memories to keep alive the issues of the past. We think not, we hope not. The Southern Celt ----------- SICKNESS AND MORTALITY There has been an unusual amount of sickness during the present season in our village with an unprecendented mortality among the colored people. During the past week some eight have died and among them, we regret to announce some of the best and most respectable of the race. One of the most prominent of these was Dennis SYFAN, long known to many of our readers as a fireman on our Branch Railroad, and who both as a slave and a freedman was industrious, efficient and entirely trustworthy. The cases of disease have been chiefly pneumonia, dysentery and fever. ------- MARRIAGES Married on the evening of the 18th inst. at the residence of Mr. Robt. H. WINN, the bride's father, by the Rev. W.F. Pearson, Mr. R.W. CRAWFORD and Miss Eugenia WINN, all of Abbeville. ---------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS & BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina for JANUARY 1870, FEBRUARY 1870, MARCH 1870 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 14, 1870 Mr. Thomas C. WILKES, an old citizen of Laurens, died suddenly of apoplexy at his residence in Laurensville on the 4th inst. -------- INCENDIARISM We regret to learn that the barn and stable of Mr. Robert BROWNLEE, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of the neighborhood of Donnaldsville, were consumed by fire on Wednesday night of last week. A large amount of fodder together with two horses were destroyed. The loss is probably some seven or eight hundred dollars. It was clearly the work of an incendiary. ---------- The fine residence of Mrs. James M. PERRIN has been sold to Joel S. PERRIN for the sum of $7,000. ------- The desirable house and lot, 5 acres, of the estate of Dr. LIVINGSTON has been purchased by Mrs. James M. PERRIN for $2,500. ------- SAD ACCIDENT We regret to annouce a sad accident which resulted in the death of a little son of Captain James T. BARNES, a highly esteemed citizen of Lowndesville on Saturday last. The father who lives a few miles beyond Lowndesville, had mounted his horse for the purpose of visiting that village, taking his son behind him. On his way he visited some hands who were at work, attempting to dislodge a fallen tree which had been caught by another tree. The tree in falling, took an unexpected course and narrowly missing Captain Barnes, knocked down the horse and killed the son instantly, crushing him terribly. The father saw the impending danger but could not get the horse out of the way in time. The little boy was six years old and his death under such sad circumstances has proved a great blow to the family. The sympathies of our whole community and of a large circle of friends go with them in their sad bereavement. --------- MARRIAGES Married on the 4th of January 1870, by the Rev. Manning Brown, Mr. J.A. MORAGNE to Miss Sallie E. RAMEY, both of Abbeville district. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 21, 1870 COURT NEWS The Regular Term of Court commenced here on Monday last, his Honor Judge Vernon presiding with his usual courtesy. The Court was organized by the empaneling of the following named Grand Jurors, to serve for one year, to wit: A. M. AIKEN, Foreman W.C. WARDLAW James A. McCORD Thos. ROBINSON Stephen FRANKLIN (colored) Sit ROSAMOND (colored) Alley BUTLER (colored) Wm. McCAW (colored) Thos. M. CHRISTIAN Gordon McWILLIAMS John ELLIOT (colored) Everidge CAIN (colored) Solomon MORGAN (colored) J. W. TROWBRIDGE Wade HAMPTON (colored) H.S. KERR James D. CHALMERS The following were named Petit Jurors: Jury No. 1 John A. CALHOUN Wm. H. BROOKS W.V. CLINKSCALES P.A. CORBIN Thos. CATER Alfred CHAPMAN (colored) John A. DICKSON James J. DEVLIN C.B. GUFFIN Samuel JOHNSON (colored) Thomas JONES (colored) M.B. LATIMER Jury No. 2 W. Joel SMITH, Foreman Thos. McALISTER Wm. A. McCOMB Samuel MITCHELL (colored) John R. McCORD Wm. C. MOORE Jason SIMPSON John R. SEALS Henry TITUS (colored) John E. ULDRICK F.A. WILSON Edwin WILSON (colored) True Bills were found in the following cases: The state vs. W.A. CROZIER, assault and battery The state vs. N.A. EDWARDS, assault and battery The state vs. Frank WIDEMAN, assault and battery The state vs. Samuel H. ERWIN, assault and battery In the case of the state vs. Susan HUTCHISON, Dan'l HUTCHISON, Emeline HARRIS, Cella WEAVER and Elias HARRIS, all colored, for assault and riot, resulted in a verdict of Guilty. --------- DEATH OF MRS. GOLDING We regret to annouce the death of Mrs. GOLDING, after a short illness from pneumonia, at her residence in this village on last Monday night. Mrs. Golding had resided her for a number of years and was universally esteemed and respected. Thrown upon her own exertions for support, she exhibited much business energy and capacity, and won the good will of all by her kind and affable deportment. She had only recently opened a private boarding house here and over-exertion in attending to its duties brought on the attack which terminated so suddenly, and so sadly. She leaves many relatives and friends to deplore her loss. ------- MARRIAGES Married on the 22nd of December last by the Rev. Mr. Sanderson, Mr. Thos. S. CHATHAM of Ninety-Six, S.C. to Miss Kate COCHRAN of Eutaw, Alabama. --------- OBITUARY OF A.R. MERIWETHER A.R. MERIWETHER, son of W.B. and Matilda MERIWETHER of Ninety-Six, Abbeville county, accidently shot himself on the 29th of December and died about nine hours after. He had just passed his twentieth birthday; a young man of noble principle, affectionate and courteous to all. A sad blank is now in this afflicted family which none could witness, without shedding the sympathetic tear. A.R. Meriwether had all the prospects of a long and useful life and the morning of the fatal accident, he was full of life and animation. He met death as a veteran soldier, but was desirous to see his young friends to entreat them to live for eternity and bear in mind the uncertainty of life. May the grace of God comfort and console the afflicted family. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 28, 1870 OBITUARY OF MRS. CELESTIA A. COCHRAN Died, at Hodges Depot on the 15th of January, Mrs. Celestia A. COCHRAN, in the forty-second year of her age. Raised under Christian influence, Mrs. Cochran early in life became a member of the M.E. church. Her light was not hidden under a bushel. Many testimonials of her charity and kindness will live in the community of her associates and especially in the hearts of the poor and afflicted. They will not, cannot, forget her. She never lived for herself. With a heart the most self-sacrificing and overflowing with kindness to all, she was every ready to visit in sympathy the sick and afflicted, and no one would sacrifice more at home to do good abroad. Her life was a blessing, her death a living testimonial. Amidst the suffering of death, looking foward to Heaven, her gracious mind seemed to leave nothing uncared for behind. She advised her husband as to the minutest details of the household. She directed her sisters as to her burial apparel. She directed the place and manner of her burial. She selected the text and preacher for her funeral sermon. In the 23rd Psalms and 4th verse are the words, "yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." Often did this meek and patient sufferer repeated the scriptural question, "O death, where is thy sting; O grave, where is thy victory?" To attempt to particularize the interesting events of this death would be to make an obituary a volume. Her parting from her sisters and friends, above all, her soul stirring farewell to her husband and children, three boys and an only daughter, no one could appreciate but an eye witness to the scene. Turning to an aged form who stood by the bedside, stricken with years well nigh to her three score and ten, she said, "Mother, I am going to leave you; the link is broken, your little flock is disturbed, and one of its number will soon be taken to Heaven. Yes, my mother, I will beat you to Heaven, but when you all come, I will meet you at the river and go with you through the gates." Oh, how sweetly in plaintive tones, with faint articulation she chanted, "Shall we gather at the river". Before she lost her speech, she requested us all to kneel and let her pray her last time for us, which she did, then folding her hands, sang, I am going home, to die no more, Loving Jesus, gentle lamb, In thy gracious hands, I am. Jesus can make a dying bed, Feel soft as downy pillows are. And truly did he make her's so. Would that the world of unbelievers could have witnessed this triumph of Christian faith over death and the grave. Our angel sister now in Heaven, Our promises we'll try to keep, If God will help us to prepare, We'll try to meet you at the river, And there your joys we'll help to reap. ---------------------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 4, 1870 MARRIAGES Married on the 23rd of Dec. 1869 by Rev. Jas. F. Gibert, Mr. H.W. McCELVEY to Miss Mattie THORNTON. ------ NOTICE OF SALE I will sell at public auction on Sale Day next, my House and Lands on Magazine Hill, within the corporate limits of Abbeville. The improvements are extensive and comfortable, consisting of a cottage dwelling built for a basement story with eight upper rooms; kitchen, smoke house, servants' houses, stables, garden. The farm attached is all that solid block between Depot street and the Augusta Road, Magazine street and the Agricultural Fair Grounds, comprising within a fraction of thirty acres. Many building lots upon it. S. McGOWAN, Jan. 27, 1870 ---------- ABBEVILLE LAND FOR SALE The subscriber offers for sale his very desirable tract of land in Abbeville county, three miles west of Lowndesville, lying on Ross Creek and bounded by lands of A.Y. BOWMAN, J.W. BROWN and R. SADLER. The tract contains two hundred and eighty-three acres, more or less, of which about forty acres are creek and branch bottom land; about sixty-five acres are woods well timbered; and the remainder is good arable land. G.P. PETTIGREW, Jan. 29, 1870 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Court of Equity James M. LATIMER, Henry S. KERR vs. Henry A. JONES, Caroline C. HUCKABEE, Mary P. DuPRE, J.F.C. DuPRE and others Bill to declare trusts, perfect titles to land It appearing that Henry A. JONES, James A. BROWNLEE, Mrs. Rebecca MOORE and the children of W.C. MOORE, are defendants whose whereabouts are unknown. Some of the parties and defendants in this case reside beyond the limits of the state. It is therefore ordered that the said parties do plead, answer or demur to the Bill in this case within forty days, or the same will be taken against them, Pro Confesso. Matthew McDonald, C.C.P. Jan. 12, 1870 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 18, 1870 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court John F. EDMUNDS vs. Frederick A. EDMUNDS, Ellington A. SEARLS, Ex'r James A. EDMUNDS, and others Petition requiring Executors to Account It appearing that Henry C. EDMUNDS, a defendant in the above case, resides without the limits of the state. It is therefore ordered that Henry C. Edmunds do appear and plead, answer or demur to said petition within forty days from the publication of this order, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against him. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate, Jan. 25, 1870 --------- DEATH OF COL. JOSEPH ABNEY Suddenly and unexpectedly, we are called to mourn the loss of a much valued and beloved citizen. Col. Joseph ABNEY died at his residence in the town of Edgefield on Wednesday night the 2nd inst. after an illness of only ten hours, a victim of the prevailing epidemic, Meningitis, as pronounced by his brother, Dr. M.W. ABNEY, the attending physician. He died in the prime of manhood at the age of forty-eight, leaving a wife and three children. Bravely, honestly and efficiently, he fought the battle of life as he fought for the honor, interest and glory of his country. Self educated, he became an accomplished scholar, lawyer and soldier. His civic triumphs in popular assemblies in the Legislature and in the forum, as well as laurels won in the War, make up the sum of a reputation of which his family, his friends and his native Carolina are justly proud. But although he received the plaudits of his country for services rendered in peace and in war, in every battle ground from Vera Ctuz to the Garita de Belin of Mexico and his blood was shed on the field of Churubusco and later in life at Drury's Bluff in our last War, it attests his devotion and skill as a warrior. He has left behind a monument ot his fame, not less to be appreciated in the memory of gratitude of careworn poverty which with a ready hand, prompted by Christian charity, he never failed to alleviate; and the poor will bless him in their sorrow for his departure. But he is gone! And it is a consolation to believe that he has entered into his eternal rest, as a Christian and an heir of salvation. The Edgefield Advertiser --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 4, 1870 MARRIAGES Married on Tuesday morning the 1st ins., at the residence of Mrs Barmore, by the Rev. Manning Brown, Mr. James W. FOWLER of Abbeville and Miss Ella V. SHARPE of Tullahoma Co., Miss. Married Feb. 22 at the residence of Mr. A.H. Morton, Mr. G.W. COLLINS and Miss Sally M. MORTON. Attendees were Misses Lou Morton, Rosa Bolling, Sallie Lake, Roan Feoshe, Mamie Moore and Sallie Jackson, and Messrs. B.F. Miller, T.W. Davis, Henry Ware, Geo. Wells, E.C. Gordon and Edward Stokes. Officiating minister was Rev. W.R. Jones. Married by E.O. Reagan, Esq. on Dec. 23, 1869, at the residence of the bride's mother near Dorn's Mine, Mr. John C. RANSOM and Miss Carrie COTHRAN. --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 11, 1870 A MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT On Friday evening about 8 o'clock, a fatal accident occurred at the Forty-One Mile Turnout, on the South Carolina Railroad, resulting in the death of Mr. BAXTER who for many years occupied the position of pump-minder of that post. The freight train had just taken water and was backing up to let the night passenger train pass, when Mr. Baxter attempted to jump on the rear car, but missed his footing and fell out on the track, the train and cars passing over his body. Someone saw the body and called for the engineer to stop the train. This was instantly done, and the engineer, George BAXTER, jumped off and ran to the spot. On turning over the body and recognizing the features, he exclaimed, "Great God, it is my father!" and he fainted. The body which was terribly mangled, was taken to a neighboring house, together with Mr. George Baxter, who was still insensible, to whom medical attendance was promptly furnished but at last accounts, his condition is critical. Mrs. George Baxter who lives in the neighborhood has been sick and it is supposed while endeavoring to get on the train to take his son some medication for his wife, the elder Mr. Baxter fell to his death. The Charleston News ---------- MARRIAGES Married at the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. D.F. Jones on March 1st by Rev. Wm.P. DuBose, J. LIVINGSTON FAIR of Abbeville and Toccoa M. ROULAIN, yountest daughter of the late A. Roulain of Charleston. Married on the 3rd inst., at the residence of the bride's mother b Rev. Wm. H. Davis, Mr. B.L. JONES to Miss Fannie SMITH, all of Abbeville. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 18, 1870 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, F.A. STEVENSON has applied for Letters of Administration of the estate of Alexander STEVENSON, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite the kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 31st inst. at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate, Mar. 14, 1870 --------- FOR SALE The subscriber offers at private sale his fine saddle and harness sorrell horse, seven years old. Sold for no defect, but simply because he has no use for him. Apply at his residence. J. William POWER, March 10, 1870 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 25, 1870 OBITUARY OF JOHN WILLIAM CALVERT Died, on the 6th of March, John William CALVERT, in the thirtieth year of his age. For more than three years he served his country faithfully as a soldier. In the battle of Wilderness he was the color bearer of his regiment and bore the banner through the thickest of the fight. In that severe struggle he lost a foot, a monument of his bravery and of his devotion to the lost cause. He was highly esteemed by all his companions in arms. Mr. Calvert was a good neighbor, a dutiful son and a kind and affectionate husband. A large circle of friends mourn his deceased and will cherish in affectionate remembrance his many virtues. He was not a member of a church, but thought much on the subject of religion and those who had the best opportunities of judging believe that he gave his heart to God and that at death, he entered into rest. Another home has been desolated, another victim snatched away by the relentless hand of death. ---------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS & BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina for JANUARY 1870, FEBRUARY 1870, MARCH 1870 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 14, 1870 Mr. Thomas C. WILKES, an old citizen of Laurens, died suddenly of apoplexy at his residence in Laurensville on the 4th inst. -------- INCENDIARISM We regret to learn that the barn and stable of Mr. Robert BROWNLEE, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of the neighborhood of Donnaldsville, were consumed by fire on Wednesday night of last week. A large amount of fodder together with two horses were destroyed. The loss is probably some seven or eight hundred dollars. It was clearly the work of an incendiary. ---------- The fine residence of Mrs. James M. PERRIN has been sold to Joel S. PERRIN for the sum of $7,000. ------- The desirable house and lot, 5 acres, of the estate of Dr. LIVINGSTON has been purchased by Mrs. James M. PERRIN for $2,500. ------- SAD ACCIDENT We regret to annouce a sad accident which resulted in the death of a little son of Captain James T. BARNES, a highly esteemed citizen of Lowndesville on Saturday last. The father who lives a few miles beyond Lowndesville, had mounted his horse for the purpose of visiting that village, taking his son behind him. On his way he visited some hands who were at work, attempting to dislodge a fallen tree which had been caught by another tree. The tree in falling, took an unexpected course and narrowly missing Captain Barnes, knocked down the horse and killed the son instantly, crushing him terribly. The father saw the impending danger but could not get the horse out of the way in time. The little boy was six years old and his death under such sad circumstances has proved a great blow to the family. The sympathies of our whole community and of a large circle of friends go with them in their sad bereavement. --------- MARRIAGES Married on the 4th of January 1870, by the Rev. Manning Brown, Mr. J.A. MORAGNE to Miss Sallie E. RAMEY, both of Abbeville district. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 21, 1870 COURT NEWS The Regular Term of Court commenced here on Monday last, his Honor Judge Vernon presiding with his usual courtesy. The Court was organized by the empaneling of the following named Grand Jurors, to serve for one year, to wit: A. M. AIKEN, Foreman W.C. WARDLAW James A. McCORD Thos. ROBINSON Stephen FRANKLIN (colored) Sit ROSAMOND (colored) Alley BUTLER (colored) Wm. McCAW (colored) Thos. M. CHRISTIAN Gordon McWILLIAMS John ELLIOT (colored) Everidge CAIN (colored) Solomon MORGAN (colored) J. W. TROWBRIDGE Wade HAMPTON (colored) H.S. KERR James D. CHALMERS The following were named Petit Jurors: Jury No. 1 John A. CALHOUN Wm. H. BROOKS W.V. CLINKSCALES P.A. CORBIN Thos. CATER Alfred CHAPMAN (colored) John A. DICKSON James J. DEVLIN C.B. GUFFIN Samuel JOHNSON (colored) Thomas JONES (colored) M.B. LATIMER Jury No. 2 W. Joel SMITH, Foreman Thos. McALISTER Wm. A. McCOMB Samuel MITCHELL (colored) John R. McCORD Wm. C. MOORE Jason SIMPSON John R. SEALS Henry TITUS (colored) John E. ULDRICK F.A. WILSON Edwin WILSON (colored) True Bills were found in the following cases: The state vs. W.A. CROZIER, assault and battery The state vs. N.A. EDWARDS, assault and battery The state vs. Frank WIDEMAN, assault and battery The state vs. Samuel H. ERWIN, assault and battery In the case of the state vs. Susan HUTCHISON, Dan'l HUTCHISON, Emeline HARRIS, Cella WEAVER and Elias HARRIS, all colored, for assault and riot, resulted in a verdict of Guilty. --------- DEATH OF MRS. GOLDING We regret to annouce the death of Mrs. GOLDING, after a short illness from pneumonia, at her residence in this village on last Monday night. Mrs. Golding had resided her for a number of years and was universally esteemed and respected. Thrown upon her own exertions for support, she exhibited much business energy and capacity, and won the good will of all by her kind and affable deportment. She had only recently opened a private boarding house here and over-exertion in attending to its duties brought on the attack which terminated so suddenly, and so sadly. She leaves many relatives and friends to deplore her loss. ------- MARRIAGES Married on the 22nd of December last by the Rev. Mr. Sanderson, Mr. Thos. S. CHATHAM of Ninety-Six, S.C. to Miss Kate COCHRAN of Eutaw, Alabama. --------- OBITUARY OF A.R. MERIWETHER A.R. MERIWETHER, son of W.B. and Matilda MERIWETHER of Ninety-Six, Abbeville county, accidently shot himself on the 29th of December and died about nine hours after. He had just passed his twentieth birthday; a young man of noble principle, affectionate and courteous to all. A sad blank is now in this afflicted family which none could witness, without shedding the sympathetic tear. A.R. Meriwether had all the prospects of a long and useful life and the morning of the fatal accident, he was full of life and animation. He met death as a veteran soldier, but was desirous to see his young friends to entreat them to live for eternity and bear in mind the uncertainty of life. May the grace of God comfort and console the afflicted family. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 28, 1870 OBITUARY OF MRS. CELESTIA A. COCHRAN Died, at Hodges Depot on the 15th of January, Mrs. Celestia A. COCHRAN, in the forty-second year of her age. Raised under Christian influence, Mrs. Cochran early in life became a member of the M.E. church. Her light was not hidden under a bushel. Many testimonials of her charity and kindness will live in the community of her associates and especially in the hearts of the poor and afflicted. They will not, cannot, forget her. She never lived for herself. With a heart the most self-sacrificing and overflowing with kindness to all, she was every ready to visit in sympathy the sick and afflicted, and no one would sacrifice more at home to do good abroad. Her life was a blessing, her death a living testimonial. Amidst the suffering of death, looking foward to Heaven, her gracious mind seemed to leave nothing uncared for behind. She advised her husband as to the minutest details of the household. She directed her sisters as to her burial apparel. She directed the place and manner of her burial. She selected the text and preacher for her funeral sermon. In the 23rd Psalms and 4th verse are the words, "yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." Often did this meek and patient sufferer repeated the scriptural question, "O death, where is thy sting; O grave, where is thy victory?" To attempt to particularize the interesting events of this death would be to make an obituary a volume. Her parting from her sisters and friends, above all, her soul stirring farewell to her husband and children, three boys and an only daughter, no one could appreciate but an eye witness to the scene. Turning to an aged form who stood by the bedside, stricken with years well nigh to her three score and ten, she said, "Mother, I am going to leave you; the link is broken, your little flock is disturbed, and one of its number will soon be taken to Heaven. Yes, my mother, I will beat you to Heaven, but when you all come, I will meet you at the river and go with you through the gates." Oh, how sweetly in plaintive tones, with faint articulation she chanted, "Shall we gather at the river". Before she lost her speech, she requested us all to kneel and let her pray her last time for us, which she did, then folding her hands, sang, I am going home, to die no more, Loving Jesus, gentle lamb, In thy gracious hands, I am. Jesus can make a dying bed, Feel soft as downy pillows are. And truly did he make her's so. Would that the world of unbelievers could have witnessed this triumph of Christian faith over death and the grave. Our angel sister now in Heaven, Our promises we'll try to keep, If God will help us to prepare, We'll try to meet you at the river, And there your joys we'll help to reap. ---------------------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 4, 1870 MARRIAGES Married on the 23rd of Dec. 1869 by Rev. Jas. F. Gibert, Mr. H.W. McCELVEY to Miss Mattie THORNTON. ------ NOTICE OF SALE I will sell at public auction on Sale Day next, my House and Lands on Magazine Hill, within the corporate limits of Abbeville. The improvements are extensive and comfortable, consisting of a cottage dwelling built for a basement story with eight upper rooms; kitchen, smoke house, servants' houses, stables, garden. The farm attached is all that solid block between Depot street and the Augusta Road, Magazine street and the Agricultural Fair Grounds, comprising within a fraction of thirty acres. Many building lots upon it. S. McGOWAN, Jan. 27, 1870 ---------- ABBEVILLE LAND FOR SALE The subscriber offers for sale his very desirable tract of land in Abbeville county, three miles west of Lowndesville, lying on Ross Creek and bounded by lands of A.Y. BOWMAN, J.W. BROWN and R. SADLER. The tract contains two hundred and eighty-three acres, more or less, of which about forty acres are creek and branch bottom land; about sixty-five acres are woods well timbered; and the remainder is good arable land. G.P. PETTIGREW, Jan. 29, 1870 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Court of Equity James M. LATIMER, Henry S. KERR vs. Henry A. JONES, Caroline C. HUCKABEE, Mary P. DuPRE, J.F.C. DuPRE and others Bill to declare trusts, perfect titles to land It appearing that Henry A. JONES, James A. BROWNLEE, Mrs. Rebecca MOORE and the children of W.C. MOORE, are defendants whose whereabouts are unknown. Some of the parties and defendants in this case reside beyond the limits of the state. It is therefore ordered that the said parties do plead, answer or demur to the Bill in this case within forty days, or the same will be taken against them, Pro Confesso. Matthew McDonald, C.C.P. Jan. 12, 1870 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 18, 1870 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court John F. EDMUNDS vs. Frederick A. EDMUNDS, Ellington A. SEARLS, Ex'r James A. EDMUNDS, and others Petition requiring Executors to Account It appearing that Henry C. EDMUNDS, a defendant in the above case, resides without the limits of the state. It is therefore ordered that Henry C. Edmunds do appear and plead, answer or demur to said petition within forty days from the publication of this order, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against him. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate, Jan. 25, 1870 --------- DEATH OF COL. JOSEPH ABNEY Suddenly and unexpectedly, we are called to mourn the loss of a much valued and beloved citizen. Col. Joseph ABNEY died at his residence in the town of Edgefield on Wednesday night the 2nd inst. after an illness of only ten hours, a victim of the prevailing epidemic, Meningitis, as pronounced by his brother, Dr. M.W. ABNEY, the attending physician. He died in the prime of manhood at the age of forty-eight, leaving a wife and three children. Bravely, honestly and efficiently, he fought the battle of life as he fought for the honor, interest and glory of his country. Self educated, he became an accomplished scholar, lawyer and soldier. His civic triumphs in popular assemblies in the Legislature and in the forum, as well as laurels won in the War, make up the sum of a reputation of which his family, his friends and his native Carolina are justly proud. But although he received the plaudits of his country for services rendered in peace and in war, in every battle ground from Vera Ctuz to the Garita de Belin of Mexico and his blood was shed on the field of Churubusco and later in life at Drury's Bluff in our last War, it attests his devotion and skill as a warrior. He has left behind a monument ot his fame, not less to be appreciated in the memory of gratitude of careworn poverty which with a ready hand, prompted by Christian charity, he never failed to alleviate; and the poor will bless him in their sorrow for his departure. But he is gone! And it is a consolation to believe that he has entered into his eternal rest, as a Christian and an heir of salvation. The Edgefield Advertiser --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 4, 1870 MARRIAGES Married on Tuesday morning the 1st ins., at the residence of Mrs Barmore, by the Rev. Manning Brown, Mr. James W. FOWLER of Abbeville and Miss Ella V. SHARPE of Tullahoma Co., Miss. Married Feb. 22 at the residence of Mr. A.H. Morton, Mr. G.W. COLLINS and Miss Sally M. MORTON. Attendees were Misses Lou Morton, Rosa Bolling, Sallie Lake, Roan Feoshe, Mamie Moore and Sallie Jackson, and Messrs. B.F. Miller, T.W. Davis, Henry Ware, Geo. Wells, E.C. Gordon and Edward Stokes. Officiating minister was Rev. W.R. Jones. Married by E.O. Reagan, Esq. on Dec. 23, 1869, at the residence of the bride's mother near Dorn's Mine, Mr. John C. RANSOM and Miss Carrie COTHRAN. --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 11, 1870 A MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT On Friday evening about 8 o'clock, a fatal accident occurred at the Forty-One Mile Turnout, on the South Carolina Railroad, resulting in the death of Mr. BAXTER who for many years occupied the position of pump-minder of that post. The freight train had just taken water and was backing up to let the night passenger train pass, when Mr. Baxter attempted to jump on the rear car, but missed his footing and fell out on the track, the train and cars passing over his body. Someone saw the body and called for the engineer to stop the train. This was instantly done, and the engineer, George BAXTER, jumped off and ran to the spot. On turning over the body and recognizing the features, he exclaimed, "Great God, it is my father!" and he fainted. The body which was terribly mangled, was taken to a neighboring house, together with Mr. George Baxter, who was still insensible, to whom medical attendance was promptly furnished but at last accounts, his condition is critical. Mrs. George Baxter who lives in the neighborhood has been sick and it is supposed while endeavoring to get on the train to take his son some medication for his wife, the elder Mr. Baxter fell to his death. The Charleston News ---------- MARRIAGES Married at the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. D.F. Jones on March 1st by Rev. Wm.P. DuBose, J. LIVINGSTON FAIR of Abbeville and Toccoa M. ROULAIN, yountest daughter of the late A. Roulain of Charleston. Married on the 3rd inst., at the residence of the bride's mother b Rev. Wm. H. Davis, Mr. B.L. JONES to Miss Fannie SMITH, all of Abbeville. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 18, 1870 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, F.A. STEVENSON has applied for Letters of Administration of the estate of Alexander STEVENSON, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite the kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 31st inst. at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate, Mar. 14, 1870 --------- FOR SALE The subscriber offers at private sale his fine saddle and harness sorrell horse, seven years old. Sold for no defect, but simply because he has no use for him. Apply at his residence. J. William POWER, March 10, 1870 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 25, 1870 OBITUARY OF JOHN WILLIAM CALVERT Died, on the 6th of March, John William CALVERT, in the thirtieth year of his age. For more than three years he served his country faithfully as a soldier. In the battle of Wilderness he was the color bearer of his regiment and bore the banner through the thickest of the fight. In that severe struggle he lost a foot, a monument of his bravery and of his devotion to the lost cause. He was highly esteemed by all his companions in arms. Mr. Calvert was a good neighbor, a dutiful son and a kind and affectionate husband. A large circle of friends mourn his deceased and will cherish in affectionate remembrance his many virtues. He was not a member of a church, but thought much on the subject of religion and those who had the best opportunities of judging believe that he gave his heart to God and that at death, he entered into rest. Another home has been desolated, another victim snatched away by the relentless hand of death. ---------

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dbal1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.abbeville/2312.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From the online source: http://rosewoodrecording.com/Genealogy/Equity10.05.html Samuel Wideman married Mary 1818 based on Abbeville Equities Abstracts of a 1856 settlement. IMO, this is Samuel Wideman, son of Leonard b. abt 1798. I have some census info on him, and based on the abstract of the settlement and the census,appears he had another family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.