M Source: Will Book One, 1759-1792, Northampton Co, NC "Will 72 pg 108 James HALL of the County of Amelia (VA) XXIII December MDCCLVIII August Court 1764 To son James HALL 200 acres which includes the plantation he now lives on, 1 Negro and her increase excepting one Negro girl already given my daughter Ruth to daughter Frances 1 Negro girl and her increase, bed, saddle, et. Beloved wife (name not given) to have use of my Carolina plantation bought of John IRBY and her choice of two of my best Negroes and also household goods, cattle, etc during her natural life and at her decease the same to be equally divided between my three sons Theodorick, William and Benjamin HALL and none of my other children (names not given) to come in for any of the part left my wife plantation I live on to be sold and money used to pay my lawful debts Negroes and my other estate to be equally divided between my 3 before mentioned sons. Extrs: my wife and my son James HALL Wits: Alex. GRAY, Edward THWEAT, Daniel THWEAT. Probate indicates 'Ruth HALL was qualified Extrx. Thereof'." any of these families migrated to SC. Audrey

Source: Mecklenburg Co, VA marriages, 1765-1810: **Miles HALL m. Susannah MARSHALL, 4 May 1781. Richard WINN, sec. Note from James HALL, father of Miles (also father of Anne who m. HOLLOWAY-aep). **Miles HALL m. Nancey COX, 8 Sept 1806, John COX, sec.

The HALL/HOLLOWAY connections are ours. I am posting this because someone on the Abbeville-List is seeking ancestors of her William HALL. Audrey Edgefield District, SC Will Book, 1787-1836: "9 Dec 1794. I, James HALL, of Turkey Creek, being well in years and weak in body but of sound mind and memory. I lend to my beloved wife Martha HALL during her natural life if she remains a widow seven Negroes to wit: Sam, Frank, Hannah, John, Patt, Catto, Selvia & her child Delila but if she marry she to have Hannah only, with the others to be divided amongst my children: William, John, Thomas, James, Armstead, Lucy, & Prudence HALL, also my wife to have possession of the land whereon I now live during her life & at her death my son Thomas HALL shall possess all the land on the South side of Turkey Creek with the 220 acres on the waters of Little Turkey Creek and my son Armstead HALL to have all my land on the West side of Turkey Creek. I leave all my furniture to my wife forever to give or dispose of as she thinks proper, likewise all my stock of cattle, hoggs, & sheep with four horses, viz: Buck, Goleah, Paul & Jenny. I give to my son William HALL one Negro man named Bob. I give to my son John one Negro named Adam. I give to my son Thomas one Negro named Lewis & one bay mare called Jolly. I give to my son James one Negro named Peter and one young mare called Clips & I order & allow L60 sterling to be raised from my estate to buy a tract of land for my son James HALL. I give to my son Armstead HALL one Negro named Daniel. I give to my dtr. Anne HOLLOWAY two Negroes named George & Lucy. I give to my dtr. Sarah WINN two Negroes named Charles & Jude. I give to my dtr. Amey HALL two Negroes named Edith & Nancy. I give to my dtr. Lucy HALL one Negro girl named Kizzy. I give to my dtr. Prudence HALL one Negro named Mary. I appoint my sons William & Thomas HALL as executors. Wit: Eugene BRENAN, Robert BURT & Philip BURT. Signed: James HALL. Proved by the oath of Eugene BRENAN & Robert BURT in the Oct Term 1795 & ordered to record." Source: Genealogical Abstracts of Edgefield Equity Court Records: "William HALL vs Richard WINN. Many of defendants, children of Miles HALL, Richard WINN, Thomas HOLLOWAY, Elizabeth POOLE, Patsy HALL, Armstead HALL reside out of state, they are given three months to plead from the publication of this notice in Richmond Enquier. Mary SNEAD et al vs Jane COBB & others. Mary HART, Cecilia HART, Claiborne.(no second page)." Note: This information is at the end of a much larger record between Susanna RAMBO and other names that intermarried with the known families. (aep) Source: Early Settlers of Mecklenburg Co, VA HALL, Banister William MARSHALL 12-13-1790 HALL, Patsy " 12-13-1790 HALL, Miles " 12-13-1790 Orphans of Miles HALL**, Senior, deceased Note: Miles HALL married Susanna MARSHALL, daughter of William MARSHALL, deceased. Susanna (MARSHALL) HALL married (2) George ROYSTER.

Brunswick County, VA Will Book 2: "Henry WALKER & wife Rebecca © of Brunswick Co to Solomon HALL. 28 May 1784. L115 VA. 200 acres, joining a branch joining the Quarell (QUARRELS) family?), William HYNES, Daniel WALTON, Rocky Branch. Wit: Thomas (x) HALL, Hubbard (x) HALL, Abraham (x) BOLTON. Proved 24 Jan 1785." Edgefield County, SC: "HALL, John, Sen'r- Dec'd. R.E. Sold. Edgefield Sale Bkk. A-104. Distribution: James H. WALKER and wife Frank HALL, Thomas HALL, Nevil SPAIN, Sampson HALL 1/7, Richard HALL 1/7, Eliza HALL 1/7. Receipt: 12 March 1832 to 7 Nov 1843. Frank HALL, Thos HALL, Nevil SPAIN sold to James H. (Henry?) WALKER." Lunenburg Co, VA Order Book, 6, page 250: 24 Oct 1774 - George HOLLOWAY, Junior (s/o George HOLLOWAY, Senr. and Elizabeth BENNETT) and Anne HALL Consent: James HALL, father of Anne HALL

Wills of Laurens, SC: In the Revolutionary book "HALL, William-Sons: Abraham, Henry land; after death wife, personal prop. Bwt. Elizabeth CARTER, Frankie CARTER, Sarah CLARDY, Mary BAILEY. 27 May 1797. Bk A, p. 200. wit: T. MOORE, Abram HALL, James CLARDY. "HALL, William, Exr: Wife Alsey, William FRANKS, Adam POTTER. 26 Jan 1821. 21 Feb 1821. Bk E, p. 145. Wit: Charles ALLEN, John POPE, John DOLLARD (DILLARD?)." ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eugenia Zanone" <geniezanone@yahoo.com> To: <scabbevi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 1:54 PM Subject: [SCABBEVI] William Hall, Abbeville > Looking for our brick wall, the parents of William Hall (1800 - 1854) of > Abbeville. William's father was "an Irishman, I think born in South > Carolina" and "Grandma Hall's maiden name was O'Neal," (from a letter from > William's son, Virgil). Grandpa Hall died before 1837, when Virgil was > born. They removed to TX with many of their slaves and following most of > William's brothers in 1841. This is not the William Henry that was kin to > the Fenton Halls, but his middle name was Henry. The Halls (Grandpa) had 9 > sons and 4 daughters. > William and Nancy Cannon Hall (Newberry Co.) had 5 or 6 in SC, and > guardianship of his nephew, Jesse Fuller (son of Wm.'s sister, Hannah). > Sibling names if that helps: Joseph N., James, John, Samuel N., Isaac, > Amos, and George Lucien, and Hannah, Jane, and possibly Mary Ann who > married Robert Spence in Laurens Co. Looking for any info or direction > anyone can provide. I would love to know where they lived, parental names, > any clues. Mother may be the Elizabeth Hall in the census with William; > census taker J. Johnson--any clues to what area this would be? This is the > Abbeville census 2nd part, 1840. If anyone is descended from these Halls, > I do have much of the later info to share. > Thanks! Eugenia > > > --------------------------------- > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > > ------------------------------- > 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 > >

Did you receive answers from anyone on your HALLS? I have several HALL records in my files and will share with the List. Also, many of the O'NEALS of SC were Quakers, especially those of Newberry. Do you have your Grandmother O'NEAL'S name? I see most of your HALL names in Laurens District, SC, Fenton HALLS in Abbeville. There is a Nancy CANNON, d/o Samuel, d. 1839. He may be the s/o David CANNON, who also leaves a will in Newberry. Audrey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eugenia Zanone" <geniezanone@yahoo.com> To: <scabbevi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 1:54 PM Subject: [SCABBEVI] William Hall, Abbeville > Looking for our brick wall, the parents of William Hall (1800 - 1854) of > Abbeville. William's father was "an Irishman, I think born in South > Carolina" and "Grandma Hall's maiden name was O'Neal," (from a letter from > William's son, Virgil). Grandpa Hall died before 1837, when Virgil was > born. They removed to TX with many of their slaves and following most of > William's brothers in 1841. This is not the William Henry that was kin to > the Fenton Halls, but his middle name was Henry. The Halls (Grandpa) had 9 > sons and 4 daughters. > William and Nancy Cannon Hall (Newberry Co.) had 5 or 6 in SC, and > guardianship of his nephew, Jesse Fuller (son of Wm.'s sister, Hannah). > Sibling names if that helps: Joseph N., James, John, Samuel N., Isaac, > Amos, and George Lucien, and Hannah, Jane, and possibly Mary Ann who > married Robert Spence in Laurens Co. Looking for any info or direction > anyone can provide. I would love to know where they lived, parental names, > any clues. Mother may be the Elizabeth Hall in the census with William; > census taker J. Johnson--any clues to what area this would be? This is the > Abbeville census 2nd part, 1840. If anyone is descended from these Halls, > I do have much of the later info to share. > Thanks! Eugenia > > > --------------------------------- > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > > ------------------------------- > 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 > >

Looking for our brick wall, the parents of William Hall (1800 - 1854) of Abbeville. William's father was "an Irishman, I think born in South Carolina" and "Grandma Hall's maiden name was O'Neal," (from a letter from William's son, Virgil). Grandpa Hall died before 1837, when Virgil was born. They removed to TX with many of their slaves and following most of William's brothers in 1841. This is not the William Henry that was kin to the Fenton Halls, but his middle name was Henry. The Halls (Grandpa) had 9 sons and 4 daughters. William and Nancy Cannon Hall (Newberry Co.) had 5 or 6 in SC, and guardianship of his nephew, Jesse Fuller (son of Wm.'s sister, Hannah). Sibling names if that helps: Joseph N., James, John, Samuel N., Isaac, Amos, and George Lucien, and Hannah, Jane, and possibly Mary Ann who married Robert Spence in Laurens Co. Looking for any info or direction anyone can provide. I would love to know where they lived, parental names, any clues. Mother may be the Elizabeth Hall in the census with William; census taker J. Johnson--any clues to what area this would be? This is the Abbeville census 2nd part, 1840. If anyone is descended from these Halls, I do have much of the later info to share. Thanks! Eugenia --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina for JANUARY 1867, FEBRUARY 1867, MARCH 1867, APRIL 1867 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 11, 1867 MARRIAGES Married on Tuesday evening the 8th of Jan. at the residence of Prof. Young in Due West, by Rev. R.C. Grier, James L. YOUNG of Mississippi and Mrs. M. Jane PRESSLY, widow of the late Rev.John S. Pressly. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 1, 1867 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by William DUNCAN for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James DARBY, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the Court of Ordinary to be held at the Abbeville courthouse, on the 7th of February next, to show cause, if any, why the said Letters should not be granted. This 22nd day of January, 1867. Wm. Hill, O.A.D. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 15, 1867 MARRIAGES Married on Thursday the 7th inst. by the Rev. H.T. Sloan, Mr. Isaac A. KELLAR to Miss Mary C. ADAMSON, all of Abbeville district. ------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by Jas. A. CRAWFORD for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Jesse and Lewis MILLER, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the Court of Ordinary to be held at the Abbeville courthouse, on 25th day of February next, to show cause, if any, why the said Letters should not be granted. This 9th day of February, 1867. Wm. Hill, O.A.D. ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by James M. WRIGHT for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Nancy M. RONEY, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the Court of Ordinary to be held at the Abbeville courthouse, 1st day of March next, to show cause, if any, why the said Letters should not be granted. This 12th day of February, 1867. Wm. Hill, O.A.D. ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Equity Wesley Robertson vs. Robert Y. Jones and others Billt o Sell Land, Assets, etc. It appearing that Reuben A. ROBERTSON, one of the defendants of this case, is absent beyond the limits of the State. It is therefore ordered for the said defendant to appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint, within forty days from the publication hereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against him. W.H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Commissioner's Office, Feb. 11, 1867 ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 22, 1867 MARRIAGES Married on the 14th at 10 o'clock a.m. b Rev. W.P. Mouzon, Mr. L.D. BOWIE to Miss Mary Jane RUSSELL, all of Abbeville district. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 8, 1867 DEATH OF MR. TOLBERT CHEATHAM We regret to announce the death of Mr. Tolbert Cheathem, an esteemed citizen of our district, on last Saturday night. His funeral took place on Sunday at Sharon church and his remains were interred with Masonic honors. Mr. Cheathem was one of our best citizens of high integrity and other sterling traits of character and leaves many relatives to mourn his loss. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 15, 1867 DEATH OF JUDGE D.F. JONES It is with feelings of profound sadness that we announce the death of Judge D.F. JONES at his residence in this village on Thusday last, after a protracted illness. In the bloom of life and the vigor of health, the deceased was suddenly prostrated upon a bed of sickness and for six long, weary months, gradually wasted away before the insidious destroyer, Consumption. Nothing was wanting with which the kind love and unremitting care and tender assiduities of sympathetic relatives and friends could furnish to cheer his declining hours; and above all, he was sustained by the consolations which spring from the well of the Christian faith. The dark valley was illuminated by the star of his Christian hope, and the trials and afflictions of the sick chamber were probably designed by a kind Providence to chasten and purify the spirit for the inheritance of the Saints in Light. The deceased was a native of our district and here the greater portion of his life was passed. Enjoying the best of academic training, he was sent to the South Carolina College, and there exhibited all those sterling qualities of mind and heart, which through life, secured for him the respect and esteem and the love of his associates. Selecting the Law as his profession, he was admitted to the Bar and henceforth devoted himself to the study and practice of his profession. Upon the creation of the office of District Judge, his eminent fitness for the position immediately suggested his name and he was elected without opposition. And now, when he seemed about to realize the promise of his youth, and to grasp the merited rewards and honors of his profession, the destroyer came to lay in the dust all hopes of human ambition. Inscrutible are the dispensations of Providence. His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, "This was a man!" The funeral services took place at Trinity Church on Wednesday evening last and after an admirable sermon from the Rev. Dr. D. McNeill Turner, on "Submission to the Divine Will" from the text "Nevertheless, not my will, but Thine be done", the remains were consigned to their last resting place in the presence of sorrowing relatives and friends. ------ HOUSE AND LOT FOR RENT Will be rented, that very desirable residence and well known Boarding House, together with the adjacent store, situated on the northeast corner of the Public Square. On the premises are good Stables, Kitchens, and other outbuildings, also a large and fertile garden under good fencing and a well of excellent water. The above residences will be rented either together or separately. Apply to Mr. Charles DENDY, or Mr. J.T. OWEN or Mrs. E.A. DENDY. Jan. 18, 1867 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 22, 1867 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Bill for Partition of Lands of Archibald BRADLEY, dec'd Patrick H. Bradley and Geo. K. Bradley vs. Mary A. Bradley and others It appearing that Alexander PATTERSON, Andrew M. Patterson, Daniel Patterson and wife, Jane Patterson, John Patterson (son of Malcolm Patterson,dec'd); Josiah Patterson, Catherine M. Patterson, James Patterson, Malcolm Patterson and the children of Sam's Patterson, dec'd, whose names are not known, reside beyond the limits of this state. It is therefore ordered that the said defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint, within forty days from the publication thereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, Commissioner's Office, March 15, 1867 ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 29, 1867 MARRIAGES Married on the 28th of February 1867 by Rev. Geo. Allen, Mr. G.A. HAMILTON and Miss Isabella C. DOUGLASS, all of Abbeville district. ------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by B.M. CALHOUN for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James C. Calhoun, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the Court of Ordinary to be held at the Abbeville courthouse, 8th day of April next, to show cause, if any, why the said Letters should not be granted. This 23rd day of March, 1867. Wm. Hill, O.A.D. ------- Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by Sarah E. CHEATHAM for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of B.M. Cheatham, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the Court of Ordinary to be held at the Abbeville courthouse, 8th day of April next, to show cause, if any, why the said Letters should not be granted. This 22nd day of March, 1867. Wm. Hill, O.A.D. ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Equity Mary A. TALBERT and T.B. Talbert, Administrators vs. Michael Talbert and others Bill for Partition of Lands It appearing that Samuel Nixon TALBERT, one of the defendants in this case, resides beyond the limits of the State. It is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint, within forty days from the publication thereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against him. Wm. H. Parker, Commissioner's Office, March 14, 1867 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 5, 1867 NOTICE Mr. Peter RYKARD of Greenwood offers a reward of twenty-five dollars for the recovery of a valuable Mare Mule that was stolen from his stables on the night of the 28th ult., or a reward of fifty dollars for the apprehension of the thief, with proof to convict. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 12, 1867 DEATHS We are pained to learn that a malignant form of pneumonia is prevailing in portions of our District, and had proven fatal in many cases. During the past two weeks, Mrs. MEANS and daughter of this vicinity have fallen victims, and Mrs. COCHRAN, another of the family, is now lying dangerously ill. On Sunday last, Mrs. Thomas CRAWFORD was attacked in a similiar way and expired in a few hours. During the past few days we have also to announce the death of Wm. Alexander DRENNEN of the neighborhood of Calhoun Mills and also Mrs. M. WILSON of this vicinity. Truly, in the midst of life, we are in death. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 26, 1867 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Equity Cynthia ROBERTS vs. Rachael C. ADAMS and others Bill for Account Settlement It appearing that George F. ADAMS and Jolin ADAMS, the children of Julia McCALLA, deceased, whose names and addresses are unknown and the children of Louisa YARBROUGH, dec'd, whose names and addresses are unknown; and B.T. YARBROUGH, defendants in this case, reside beyond the limits of this State. It is therefore ordered that said defendants do appear and answer, plead or demur to said Bill within forty days from the publication thereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Commissioner's Office, April 28, 1867 ------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Equity Jas. J. DEVLIN, Adm'r, vs. Mary DRENNEN and others It appearing that Martha McGAW, Wm. H. DRENNAN and Betsey Drennen, his wife, reside beyond the limits of this State. It is therefore ordered that the defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint within forty days from the publication thereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Commissioner's Office, April 22, 1867 ------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina for NOVEMBER 1866 and DECEMBER 1866 NEWSPAPER issue of Friday, NOVEMBER 2, 1866 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Arabelle G. PRESSLY has made application for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of William A. Pressly, dec'd, this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 12th day of Nov. next to show cause, if any, why said letters should not be granted. This 25th day of Oct. 1866; Wm. Hill, Ordinary of Abbeville district -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Joseph HUGHEY has made application for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James Hughey, dec'd, this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 12th day of Nov. to show cause, if any, why said letters should not be granted. This 25th day of Oct. 1866; Wm. Hill, Ordinary of Abbeville district -------- ESTATE SALE Pursuant to an Order of Sale from Wm. Hill, Ordinary of Abbeville district, I will sell on Wednesday, the 14th of November at the late residence of Sarah Wideman, dec'd, the following Personal Property of Moses T. OWEN, dec'd; Corn, Fodder, Husks, Wheat, Oats, Cotton Seed, Horses, Mules, Cows, Fat and Stock Hogs, Sheep, 2 Wagons, Buggy, Watch, Farming Implements and Household and Kitchen Furniture. Martha A. Owen, Executrix -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, NOVEMBER 9, 1866 FUNERAL OF CAPT. WM. T. HASKELL The remains of Capt. Wm. Thompson Haskell, who fell at the battle of Gettysburg, were brought home to our village for interment, on Monday evening last. They were received at the Depot by the members of the old Company with whom the deceased was first associated at the beginning of the War, and escorted to the Episcopal church, where after appropriate religious services, and in the presence of sorrowing relatives and friends, and sympathizing members of the community, were consigned to their lasting resting place in the adjacent cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. Johnson and his funeral discourse from the text "Weep ye not for the dead" (Jeremiah XXI: 10) whilst paying a touching tribute to the virtues of the deceasd and the great cause to which they were consecrated. Capt. Haskell was one of the noblest of the young soldiers that our District gave up to the war; was one of a band of brothers whose prowess was illustrated upon so many of its battle fields, distinguished as such by the generous impulses of the patriot soldier, and by the exemplary deportment of the Christian gentleman. Enjoying the best of early training within the hallowed circle of home influences, he had graduated from the University of Virginia and was just entering upon his career when the cause of a distressed country, enlisted the sympathies and absorbed the devotion of his ardent and patriotic nature. He was among the first to join Capt. Perrin's Company in Col. Gregg's First Regiment and as a private in the ranks of that company, he took his first lessons in the art of war on the sands of Sullivan's and Morris' Islands. To the surviving members of that company, we need not say with what cheerfulness, with what alacrity, with what enthusiasm, he endured every privation and performed every duty. We all admired him as the model of every manly virtue and were endeared to him by his kind, generous and self sacrificing nature. We ourselves can never forget many acts of kindness done, and constant and unremitting attention shown, under circumsances when they could be best appreciated, and which could only have been promoted by the gentlest, purest, and most wide reaching sympathies. With Col. Gregg's Regiment, Capt. Haskell went to Virginia and remained in that Regiment until the expiration of its six months service. He then actively promoted a new organization, and raising a Company, connected himself thenceforth with it. Those who knew him the longest and best can tesity with what cheerful and patient endurance he sustained from the fatigues of the march, the privations of the bivouac and the storms of the battlefield, how amid trials and vicissitudes were developed the beautiful harmony and consistency of his character, and the virtues of the soldier and officer... Elected to the command of a battalion of sharpshooters which were organized in his regiment in 1863, he fell on the second day of the battle of Gettysburg, on the 3rd of July of the same year, whilst leading his command with that serene courage and unsefish devotion, which had characterized him through life. His remains have been brought back to the home of his kindred and associates and he sleeps peacefully now in the soil of his beloved Carolina. --------- MARRIAGES Married by Rev. Thos. G. Herbert at the residence of the bride's father (Marshall House) on the evening of the 1st of Nov. 1866, Mr. A.V. HAMMOND to Miss Mary RUTLEDGE, all of Abbeville village. ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Thomas THOMSON has made application for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Mrs. Jane L. ALLEN , dec'd, this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 21st day of Nov. to show cause, if any, why said letters should not be granted. This 8th day of Nov. 1866; Wm. Hill, Ordinary of Abbeville district -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, NOVEMBER 16, 1866 DEATHS Mr. William CALDWELL, an esteemed citizen of our district, died at his residence near Cokesbury during the past week. Mr. Caldwell was one of our best citizens and was universally esteemed and respected. ------ MARRIAGES Married at the residence of th bride's father by ther Rev. J.F. Gibert, Mr. J.J. BASS to Miss M.E. Edwards, all of Abbeville district. Married at Cokesbury in Abbeville district, S.C. on the evening of the 30th of Oct. at the residence of Col. B.Z. Herndon by the Rev. Mr. Wannamaker, Capt. S.J. CORRIE of Charleston, S.C. to Miss Alice HERNDON, eldest daughter of Col. B.Z. Herndon. Married at Hodges Depot on the morning of the 1st of Nov. at the residence of Gen. G.W. Hodges, Mr. E.J. Wiss ? of the firm of Strauss, Vance and Co. to Miss M. Edwina Hodges, the youngest daughter of Gen. C.W. Hodges. ------- SPEER MILLS FOR SALE I offer at private sale, the Mills on Rocky River, known as the Speer Mills. The Mills are in good order, both Saw and Grist Mills, and the Flouring Mill will make as much flour as any Mill in the district. There is no better Mill site in the up-country. Forty-four feet falls in the Shoal with water power sufficient to drive any amount of machinery. A desirable place to establish a Cotton Factory as one is much needed there. High water never stops the Mills from grinding. There are forty-six and one fourth acres of land attached to the MIlls, convenient, and well timbered. Also other lands that can be bought on reasonable terms. Contact me at Lowndesville, S.C. or Moffattsville, Anderson distict, S.C. John C. Speer, Trustee Oct. 5, 1866 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, NOVEMBER 23, 1866 SALE OF PLANTATIONS By Order of the Court of Ordinary, Abbeville, S.C. By order of the Court of Ordinary, Abbeville, District, S.C., will be sold at Public Auction on Sale Day in December next, the following lands for partition, viz: The Real Estate of Andrew W. CALLAHAM dec'd; situated in Abbeville district on Johnson's Creek, waters of Little River, containing 164 acres, more or less, adjoining lands of C. Wakefield, T.J. Hill and George Millford. ALSO, The Real Estate of William Y. WALKER, dec'd, containing 260 acres of land, more or less, situated in Abbeville district on Camp Creek, the waters of Little River, adjoining lands of Edward Ashley, Joshua Ashley and Anna Robinson. On this place is a Grist Mill. ALSO, 367 acres of land, more or less, the Real Estate of James J. ADAMS, dec'd, situated in Abbeville district on Begg's Creek, waters of Long Cane, adjoining lands of A. Stevenson, Mrs. Ellis and others. ALSO, 272 acres of land, more or less, the Real Estate of Mrs. Sarah PACE, dec'd, situated in Abbeville district on Long Cane creek, adjoining lands of Thomas Eakins, John Davis and others. R. Jones, Sheriff of Abbeville District Nov. 7, 1866 -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, NOVEMBER 30, 1866 SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by Mary L. WALLER for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Peteus A. Waller, dec'd., therefore, this is to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear before the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on Friday the 7th day of Dec. next, to show cause why said Letters should not be granted. This 25th day of Oct. 1866 ------- OBITUARY OF WILLIAM McGOWAN, Sr. Died, at his residence in Laurens District, on Wednesday morning the 7th inst., William McGOWAN Sr. in the 80th year of his age. Possessing a vigorous constitution, hardened by life and long toil, he passed the period allotted to man and finally, attacked by Congestion of the Brain, sunk to rest amidst a large circle of family and friends. The deceased belonged to that sturdy Scoth-Irish race which has gone into every clime of the earth, and into some without taking root, and producing fruit abundant and useful, perhaps than could any other race that ever lived; whose descendants are in every state and represented in every legislative council in America. Devoted to liberty, because of oppression at home, in that green gale of the ocean which amidst all the vicissitudes of life, none of them ever ceased to remember as the greenest spot in memory; and they came in large numbers to the United States, because they had been taught to believe that it was "the land of the free." The deceased possessed in a large degree, all the characteristics of that remarkable race; vigor of body and mind, frankness, generosity, fidelity, impulse, sentiment and heart, giving an appreciation and fondness for poetry, and at the same time, the amibition for practical sucesss which induces industry, economy and thrift. The deceased was born near Lough Neigh, County Antrim, Ireland in March 1786 and for one in his unpretending sphere, his life was an eventful one. His final thoughts were about an unsuccessful struggle for independence in the Old World, and his last about a like struggle even in the New World. His father, Patrick McGowan, belonged to the patriotic party of "United Irishmen" in this sort of struggle for liberty in the year 1798. The writer has often heard from the lips of the deceased, that , during the uprising, his father was out with the pikemen and he, being a boy, was carried by an elder sister, still living, when the village of Randalstown was burned and the family had to fly from the red coats of Lord Cornwallis. Power triumphed over the disorganized patriotism, and that rebellion was crushed. Then came, in their course, all the expedients for making treason odious; proscriptions ? and the dungeon, exile and the gibbet ? Some members of the family, particularly an Uncle Robert, were severely punished as traitors to the Goverment of Great Britain and the dissentions in the country, growing out of the insurrection and connected with the question of "Union", which arose soon after, making it disagreeable and unsafe to remain in his native land. Patrick McGowen, the father, determined to seek a new home in America. Without the aid of anyone, it was no small matter to cross the ocean. After many disappointments, he sailed from Belfast in the Fall of 1800 but the good brig "Sollie" sprank a leak and had to put back to Cork for repairs. Here, he suffered much in person and purse, but finally reembarked his household goods and sailed again and reached Charleston, South Carolina, in May 1801, with his family, consisting of his wife and four children, three daughters and the deceased, an only son, then a lad of thirteen. Starting from Charleston they went to Laurens district, where an elder brother John had previously settled. On the second day out, their father sickened and suddenly died, leaving the widowed mother and three sisters mainly dependent on the youthful exertions of the deceased. Penniless, friendless, foreigners, strangers in a strange land, they made their way up to the genial hills of Cane Creek and the deceased commenced his life near the spot where he died. In the course of a few years he married and reared a large family of children, some of them survive to tell the desolation occasioned by his departure, and to mourn his loss. HIs life was one of unremitting hardships, not for himself but for his family. He was devoted to his children and seemed to regard it as the chief object of his life to elevate their condition and make them comfortable, respectable and happy. Feeling keenly the want of an education himself, he spared no pains nor expense in giving them the best opportunity the country afforded. *NOTE: A large paragraph on the obituary is not legible due to poor quality filming or poor quality or condition of the newspaper in that section. The next few paragraphs are legible, and thus transcribed. But, his children seeking their own way in the world had all left him, and this last and fatal blow, coming upon him in his loneliness, prostrated him. So marked were the traits of the deceased, that if he had been favored with early advantage, he would have been a great man. He possessed that without which no man in any walk of life ever was great, indomitable will and perseverance. His body was iron, and his character like his person was broad, strong and massive. He never attempted anything in which he did not succeed. As a citizen he was public spirited and patriotic. He loved to read and discuss politics and had a decided opinion upon all subjects. The loss of such a citizen will be felt especially in these times. As a neighbor, no man was more kind and obliging. He always entertained a strong feeling of fellowship with the poor and the needy were never turned away from his door hungry. As a friend, he was kind hearted and faithful and exacting of these qualties in return. As the head of a family, he was energetic and untiring. He cared nothing for himself, but all for those dependent upon him. Under an exterior apparently stern, he carried a heart as warm as ever beat in the breast of man. Its value is only fully known when lost. He was a strong believer in the christian religion as revealed in the scriptures. He labored hard, amidst the engagements, perplexities and the passions of life, to be a worthy professor and gave evidence in his latter days that in leaving this world, he has gone "where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest." As the autumn paled the sun and tinged the forest with gold, he gave evidence of the fall of a leaf, and at the approach of his eightieth winter, he knew that his race was run, declared his willingness to go, gathered his children within reach and laid down his stout frame and died. Peace be to the kind generous soul. No one has more reason to be thankful for your many labors of love than he, who in spirit, still lingers over the grave. May the turf grow green and the sod press gently on it. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by Mrs. Edney HINTON for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John Hinton, dec'd., therefore, this is to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear before the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 14th day of Dec. next, to show cause why said Letters should not be granted. This 25th day of Nov. 1866 ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 7, 1866 MARRIAGES Married at Indian Hill, Abbeville district, S.C. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1866 by Rev. J.O. Lindsay, R. Stokes Sayre, formerly of Augusta, Ga. and Miss Carrie E., daughter of Mr. A.A. Noble. ------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by W. K. BRADLEY for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James McCLAIN , dec'd., therefore, this is to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear before the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 21th day of Dec. next, to show cause why said Letters should not be granted. This 5th day of Dec. 1866 ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 14, 1866 MARRIAGES Married on Thursday evening, Dec. 6th by the Rev. W.P. Mouzon, James Marshall DUNLAP to Miss Mary A. Cox, all of Anderson district. Married by Rev. W.T. Farrow on the 29th of Nov., Mr. E.C. SMITH to Miss Mattie E. Riley. Married by Rev. W.T. Farrow on the 9th inst., Mr. William VERRELL to Miss Lizzie Ellis, all of this district. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 21, 1866 MARRIAGES Married on Tuesday the 18th inst. by Rev. W.H. King, Mr. C.B. MANN and Miss E. J. Milford, daughter of Mr. T.B. Milford, all of Abbeville district. Married on the 13th of Dec. by Rev. D. McNeill Turner, Mr. J.W. CALVERT to Mrs. Sallie McIlwaine, daughter of Wm. Hill, all of Abbeville district. ----- DEATHS Died, suddenly on the 7th inst. at Madisonville, Tenn., Mr. John C. RODGERS. His remains will be sent to his former home near Greenville, Tenn. for burial. -------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina for SEPTEMBER 1866 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 7, 1866 MARRIAGES Married, August 8th by Rev. C. Thomason ot Lowndesville, S.C., Mr. William Moore and Miss Ann Bell, all of Abbeville district. ----- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary In the Matter of the Last Will and Testament of ROBERT CLEMENT SHARP, dec'd Whereas, R.C. Sharp has prepounded a paper purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Robert Clement Sharp, deceased, late of said district and state aforesaid; and has filed a petition praying to be permitted to swear and examine witnesses for the publishing and confirming thereof. This is therefore to cite the children of Johnson Sharp, dec'd (names not known) who reside beyond the limits of this state, to appear either in person or by attorney, in the Court of Ordinary to be held at Abbeville courthouse on Tuesday, the fourth day of December next, to show cause, if they can, why the said paper should not be admitted to probate in "due form of law." Given under my hand and seal of office this fourth day of September 1866. Wm. Hill, O.A.D. --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by John W. LESLY for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Mrs. Louisa Lesly, deceased; this is therefore to call upon the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear before the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 25th day of Sept. next, to show cause why said Letters should not be granted. This 5th of August, 1866. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 14, 1866 DIED, at Abbeville, S.C., on Aug. 29, 1866, Louisa, second daughter of Andrew and Margaret SMALL of Carriefergus, Ireland. The deceased had been for five years previous to her death, a devout and consistent member of the Episcopal church. Of a retiring disposition and unassuming manners, she was distinguished as a Christian chiefly by that "ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God, is of great price." Hers was that prime wisdom which aims not to know at large of things remote, from use, obscure and subtle, but to know that which before us lies in daily life. That life was devoted to duty. Earnest, unselfish, she lived for others, her mother, father, brothers, sisters. Her piety in its earthly applications, resolved itself into faithful service to these. She labored quietly, lovingly for their happiness, and the precious counsels of her deathbed, formed a fitting close to her gentle and useful life. -------- IN MEMORY OF JOHN HENRY WILSON With no nationality to be claimed as theirs, consequently none to erect monumental piles to their memory, the Confederate dead are left to the tender sympathies of private affection, to record a brief tribute to their memory. Therefore, let this memorial go forth to the citizen of his native district and state, John Henry WILSON, son of John Wilson, and Sergeant in Co. G, 14th Reg't S.C.V., who died of an affliction of the lungs at Fort Delaware on March 28th, 1865, having been a prisoner for 1 year, 8 months and 22 days. His age was 26 years and 20 days. Some stranger friend has comforted his parents and friends by communicating to them the fact that his last end was peaceful. Although he had never become an actual member of a church, he is represented as making this public profession before his death, that he had found his Savior who had pardoned his sins and would welcome him to the joys of Heaven. These are recorded as some of his dying sayings, "you see me now a dying man, but in a few minutes my soul will take its flight to my blessed Redeemer. There I will sit on the right hand of my Father and praise his holy name forever. O now, I remember the teachings of my good old mother. They are now supporting me in my hours of death; but it is Jesus that calls me and I am happy to say, I am ready and willing to go." And after other similar expressions of faith and hope, he thanked God that he was able to say these words and then "fell on sleep." Such language speaks for itself. Let it be ours, to cherish, sacredly, such pleasing reminiscences of those who died with their cause. A friend. --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 21, 1866 FIRE We regret to learn that the residence and out houses of Mr. John CONNOR of our village were entirely consumed by fire last Saturday night. All of his furniture was destroyed; his family narrowly making their escape. We are glad to learn that he was insured for twelve hundred dollars by Isaac Branch, Agent of the Underwriter's Agency and will be promptly paid the whole amount. ------- DIED, at her home near Greenwood on Sept. 1, Mrs. Mary A., wife of John B. SAMPLE, and eldest daughter of James A. and Harriet FOY of Edgefield. A few hours later God called the spirit of an infant daughter to join that of its mother and together their bodies sleep, awaiting the time when they shall be clothed with immortality. It is not the good fortune of many, even in the course of a longer life, to attract and retain more of the respect and love of others than did our lost friend. Endowed by nature with so many of the qualities which ever awaken regard for the possessor, she had also one of those warm and genial hearts, always ready to meet and reciprocate the friendship and affection so willingly accorded to herself. A bright and active intellect, well definied character, ardent piety and cultivated taste, combined with engaging manners and conversation, secured her a welcome in that society in which she was so well fitted to adorn, and made her friendship an object eagerly sought. It was however, that appropriate sphere of woman's life and mission that her head and heart found their happiest exercise and where a character of the purest and finest would lift its most abiding influence. To those who did not know her, words would fail to convey a full idea of the beauty and goodness which made her life a constant exemplification of what is lovely in a female character, while to those whose privilege it was to meet and know her at home, that life was her own best eulogy. Nor would be speak more of the grief which her deceased has caused to the living of her family, sacred to them, and to us. Parents will cherish the remembrance of an affectionate daughter. A devoted husband lives to bless her memory, and tell her little children of a dear mother, whom they are sure now rests in Heaven. One Who Loved Her --------- ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR REWARD Wm. J. HALE who was confined in the jail at his place, made his escape on the night of the 10th inst. I will pay to the person or persons who may capture and deliver him to me, the sum of One Hundred Dollars. Said Hale is about 6 feet high, dark hair, sandy beard and weighs about 160 pounds. The forefinger of his left hand is off at the first joint. R. Jones, Sheriff, Abbeville District, Sept. 14, 1866 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 28, 1866 MARRIAGES Married, Sept. 20 by Rev. C. Thomason, Mr. James M. Belcher and Miss Anna B. Kerr, all of Abbeville. Married by the Rev. S.B. Jones on Thursday evening the 11th inst., Mr. William C. Martin and Miss Mollie F. Stansell, all of Abbeville district. Married, by Rev. Thos. G. Herbert on the 8th of Sept. at the residence of the bride's father at Cokesbury, Mr. J.W. Herbert to Miss Emma Smith. ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Mrs. Margaret G. WILLIAMS has made application for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Adolphus A. Williams, dec'd, this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 1st day of Oct. to show cause, if any, why said letters should not be granted. This 14th day of Sept. 1866; Wm. Hill, Ordinary of Abbeville district -------- NOTE: All of the pages on the microfilm roll for the month of OCT. 1866 were so poorly scanned or the quality or condition of the newspaper was so poor, they were all illegible and could not be transcribed. ------

Roy, Do you know what surnames connect to your HUNTER line of SC? They are very concentrated in Laurens District, SC. Audrey ----- Original Message ----- From: <HUNTR404@cs.com> To: <SCABBEVI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:19 AM Subject: [SCABBEVI] HUNTER family from SC. >I am researching HUNTER family from SC. > > Roy Hunter <>< HUNTR404@cs.com > > ------------------------------- > 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 > >

I am researching HUNTER family from SC. Roy Hunter <>< HUNTR404@cs.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jonibo Surnames: Creel, Stone, Tadlock, Steward, Kirkley, Taylor, LaGrone, Dunkin/Duncan, Byerley, Maske, Muir, Bailey, Hawkins, Bearden, Sellers and others. Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.abbeville/185.1.1.1.1.3.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Steve, Thanks for your response. We are probably cuzzins anyway. My grandmother was a Stone. But that's another tree to bark up. Joni 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jajonescajones Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.abbeville/1018.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Teri, I just received Barney's manuscript about he Hunter's. I was so excited to get it. Have you read it yet? Sechum was my gggrandfather. My gggrandmother was Sarah Ann Pool not Amanda. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SteveStone94 Surnames: TAYLOR Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.abbeville/185.1.1.1.1.3.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dale, Many thanks for the update. I'll follow the evolution of this undertaking with fascination. Steve 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dereddi Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.abbeville/185.1.1.1.1.3.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Steve, The project is going rather well, if sometimes confusingly so... That latter comment has to do with the wealth of multiple matches that we are finding amongst the participants. We have results for about 150 individuals, now. Of those, 44 fit into 17 groups of genetic cousins. Then, we have several groups that we would create if we could discriminate amongst all of our seemingly related R1b haplogroup Taylors. There are at least two such fellows who match members of multiple unrelated groups. They have 25 marker results that could place them into one of several groups or create new groups of genetic cousins. This used to be a very common problem with the short 12 marker results, but now it is becoming a bit of a problem with even 25 marker results. Overnight, Dr. Leigh Taylor (my co-admin for the project) noticed a match for a new member of the project). We are awaiting a reply from the two individuals whose results match exactly at 25 markers. That's another group of genetic cousins who may be about to be recognized. We have posted 30 or 40-odd short genealogies for some of our participants in our Results tab. This provides a useful set of Taylor genealogies to review. I just provided contact information for a Taylor researcher who saw a common ancestral name in one of those -very- short genealogies. Our project can be viewed here: Taylor Family Genes http://www.familytreedna.com/public/taylorfamilygenes/index.aspx If you choose to view the Y-DNA results, then be prepared for a short wait. The grouped and un-grouped members' results can take some time to load and display properly. Dale 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SteveStone94 Surnames: TAYLOR Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.abbeville/185.1.1.1.1.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dale, How is the DNA project going? I had the results grid and was trying to analyze it to look for family links, but have not dedicated enough time to that task. Have you gotten to the point that you've identified linked lines and grouped them together? I'm interested in knowing if my line has linked up with any lines that originated in states other than SC. Also, there are a few disparate lines that I have seen appearing in the same locations as my own Taylors that one would think were linked, but there's no documentation to validate one. In some cases I have proof that the families were very close in location and knew each other well, but still, no link. Looking for DNA to help draw conclusions that will lead us on more value-added searches than to keep looking for proof in a random manner. Thanks for your efforts on Taylor DNA. I know it's time-consuming and challenging, and we all owe you. Steve Stone A Ward Taylor Descendant 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dereddi Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.abbeville/185.1.1.1.1.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Folks, You should summarize this -entire- discussion of Richard Ivey Taylor and his kin (starting from 2000) and then place it on the RootsWeb Taylor e-mail list. Someone there may recognize more about these early Abbeville District and perhaps even the adjacent Edgefield District Taylors. I have both Ivey and Taylor folks in my own ancestry and his name kinda stands -out- for me. Sincerely, Dale E. Reddick Co-Administrator, Taylor Family Genes DNA Surname Project 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SteveStone94 Surnames: TAYLOR Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.abbeville/185.1.1.1.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just did a search of the tree and I don't find that there's anyone currently documented that fits your bill. There IS one son of Leroy Taylor (Richard Ivey's father) who is not documented at all, however. His eldest, Benjamin, is all but unknown to us. There is a possibility that he's your man, but if he is, I can't stipulate to it. Keep me in mind in case you ever prove such a link - it means you and me are cuzzes through that line. Steve 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SteveStone94 Surnames: TAYLOR Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.abbeville/185.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joanne, This is a bit intriguing for me. I have absolutely no indication that more than the occasional Taylor of my line ever lived in Abbeville Co. at any time. Which is a bit strange because they lived in all the other counties with some frequency. The question of a hotel is the intriguing part. Several members of my Taylor family were in the hotel or inn business in several states. However, I have no indication that they had one in SC. And I have no reference of any of my Taylors ever being referred to by a military title. I do know that Job Taylor owned an inn in Baldwin Co. GA in the 1820s, that his brother Ward owned a hotel in Greenville, Butler Co. AL, in the 1820-1840 timeframe, and that their brother Joseph M. operated a hotel in Marshall, Harrison Co. TX in the 1850-1870 timeframe. So that business was very well known in the family of that particular generation, but whether or not it was a legacy occupation is very questionable. My inclination is to believe this is a member of a line of Taylors who were known to inhabit the Abbeville Co. area at the same time my family was in Edgefield. We have never established blood kinship with that line. I wish I could be of more help. Good luck as you continue to pursue your family history. Steve Stone Grand Bay AL A Ward Taylor Descendant 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.