I saw this information http://genroots.net/Reunions/georgiareunion.html at and thought you might be interested Margie Puckett King 3rd Annual Combined Flowers Family Historical Society & Georgia Flowers Family Reunion "2004". will be held at the Glennville Garden Club on Caswell Street, Glennville, Ga. on Saturday, October 30, 2004. contact: Bobbie Flowers Tucker * bobbiette@thesouthernnet.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "sewnsews" <sewnsews@rose.net> To: <scabbevi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [SCABBEVI] Flowers family >I don't know anything about Flowers from Abbeville but the > famous 'Flowers' of Flowers Industry live in Thomasville, > GA. Wonder if they might know anything. They are known as > a very philanthropic family so they might be willing to > share genealogy information (if they know it) if you contact > them. > Lainey > >> Funny thing. I was thinking about you this morning and >> wondering if you had made any headway. I am still >> looking for a few, and evidently you are also. Gloria >> Wells gdwells@bellsouth.net >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <HUNTR404@cs.com> >> To: <scabbevi@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 2:59 PM >> Subject: [SCABBEVI] Flowers family >> >> >> >I am looking for info on John Y. Flowers and / or FLOWERS >> family. > >> > Thanks, >> > 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 >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 > > ------------------------------- > 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 > >

Thanks to Candace Gravelle for posting the ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS" to the Abbeville Rootsweb. I have a question about an RF McCaslan mentioned in issue from Jan 30 1863. It said that he was Co H Lt Commanding & said he was wounded. Does anyone know who this RF McCaslan is?? In my genealogy program I have a Robert AF McCaslan married to a Susan Agnes McCaslan. They were added to the Hopewell Presbyterian CH roll Jun 11 1853. Also I have a Robert Foster McCaslan b. 1836 d. May 1907. Married to Mollie Carter, then Rosalie Walker. Does anyone know who this RF is?? Jane McCombs Gillespie Gillespie4491@bellsouth.net McComb/McCombs SC AL MS FL Gillespie/Glaspy SC AL TX Hopewell Presbyterian CH McCormick Co SC

I don't know anything about Flowers from Abbeville but the famous 'Flowers' of Flowers Industry live in Thomasville, GA. Wonder if they might know anything. They are known as a very philanthropic family so they might be willing to share genealogy information (if they know it) if you contact them. Lainey > Funny thing. I was thinking about you this morning and > wondering if you had made any headway. I am still > looking for a few, and evidently you are also. Gloria > Wells gdwells@bellsouth.net > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <HUNTR404@cs.com> > To: <scabbevi@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 2:59 PM > Subject: [SCABBEVI] Flowers family > > > >I am looking for info on John Y. Flowers and / or FLOWERS > family. > > > Thanks, > > 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 > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

Funny thing. I was thinking about you this morning and wondering if you had made any headway. I am still looking for a few, and evidently you are also. Gloria Wells gdwells@bellsouth.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <HUNTR404@cs.com> To: <scabbevi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 2:59 PM Subject: [SCABBEVI] Flowers family >I am looking for info on John Y. Flowers and / or FLOWERS family. > > Thanks, > 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 >

Candace Thank you for the website, I will check it out. My local LDS Center is almost non existent. I went there a few years ago and they barely had anything. Maybe it's time to go back again. When I was in Oregon once I was able to find the census records for a different family, started the process of getting some other records and got sidetracked on another family. It is never ending. Thanks again for the site. Jan In a message dated 7/21/2007 12:26:13 PM Pacific Daylight Time, tealtree@comcast.net writes: Jan, I too live across the country in the state of Oregon, and have obtained the old newspapers on microfilm through the University of South Carolina (in Columbia, S.C.) for the Abbeville Co. SC area. Any other old records for this area, I have to order on microfilm through the local LDS family history center. This website which has online record transcriptions might be helpful to you, if you have not already found and looked at it: http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/archives/search/default.asp Otherwise, I know what you mean, our libraries here on the west coast have very little, generally, on the southern states. Best wishes and luck in further research on your southern families. Candace in Oregon From: <Janabears@aol.com> To: <scabbevi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 11:41 AM Subject: Re: [SCABBEVI] old newspapers > > Thank you so much Candace for posting the old newspapers. It is > fascinating > to read them. Great job! Hope maybe one of them might connect with my > search. > > I would love to find something on Benjamin West, b. 1759, Baltimore Co., > MD, > who married Nancy Hawkins 12 June 1788 and lived in Abberville District, > SC > for thirty-five years. He enlisted NC Rev War and served as a substitute > for > his father, but the father's name is not listed in Rev War Pension files. > Some say his father's name was also Benjamin and he came over on a ship > as a > very young teen, fought Rev War and was killed at the Battle of Sullivan. > I > have not found proof of this. Others say his father's name was William > and > that the Benjamin West was a brother and was related to the famous > painter. > His children were born Abberville District, SC James, 13 Jul 1785 > Mary, b. 24 Mar 1789 > John, b. 16 Oct 1790 > William, b. 17 Apr 1792 > Benjamin, Jr., 10 Feb 1794 > Elezebeth, b. 20 Aug 1796 > Rebeccah, b. 20 Aug 1798 > Nancy, b. 11 Mar 1801 > > I would love to find anything to document, including Benjamin's parents, > his > enlistment papers, marriage license or birth records of the children, > especially Benjamin West, Jr. If you can point me in the right direction, > I would > appreciate it. I am not familiar with SC research and am on opposite > side of > country. > Thanks again. > Jan > > > In a message dated 7/21/2007 11:10:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > tealtree@comcast.net writes: > > Thank you to all for the kind and encouraging words about the old > newspaper > articles, and glad that there is something in the old articles about your > ancestors! > No, I am not going to "publish" a book of the old newspaper articles, > will > just post them in the genweb archives for all to see and enjoy. > > Candace > > > > > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL > at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > ------------------------------- > 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: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.12/910 - Release Date: 7/21/2007 > 3:52 PM > > ------------------------------- 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 ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Does anyone know of anything about the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery at Troy, SC. I have a great uncle buried there, but can not find anything out about the cemetery or church. Any help would be appreciated. Surname: Puckett ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <SCABBEVI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 3:42 PM Subject: [SCABBEVI] Cemetery Finding Project > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: Paul_M_Kankula > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.abbeville/2318/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > About three months ago, my friend Gary Flynn and I decided to GPS map all > the known cemeteries in the State of SC. At first, that sounded like am > impossible task to us. However, since April we have a tremendous amount > of progress! If you visit > http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/southcarolina/sc-graves/sc-graves1.html, > you'll be able to view what progress we have made. > > Twenty-five counties have been completed and 21 are in their final stages. > We are currently using about 8 different resources to determine estimated > cemetery GPS locations that will normally put you within eyesight of the > cemeteries. > > We hope that you'll find a use for this info. Please tell others about > this webpage. > > Paul Kankula > gcgenweb@bellsouth.net > Anderson-Oconee-Pickens SC GenWeb County Coordinator > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 looking for info on John Y. Flowers and / or FLOWERS family. Thanks, Roy Hunter <>< HUNTR404@cs.com

Thank you so much Candace for posting the old newspapers. It is fascinating to read them. Great job! Hope maybe one of them might connect with my search. I would love to find something on Benjamin West, b. 1759, Baltimore Co., MD, who married Nancy Hawkins 12 June 1788 and lived in Abberville District, SC for thirty-five years. He enlisted NC Rev War and served as a substitute for his father, but the father's name is not listed in Rev War Pension files. Some say his father's name was also Benjamin and he came over on a ship as a very young teen, fought Rev War and was killed at the Battle of Sullivan. I have not found proof of this. Others say his father's name was William and that the Benjamin West was a brother and was related to the famous painter. His children were born Abberville District, SC James, 13 Jul 1785 Mary, b. 24 Mar 1789 John, b. 16 Oct 1790 William, b. 17 Apr 1792 Benjamin, Jr., 10 Feb 1794 Elezebeth, b. 20 Aug 1796 Rebeccah, b. 20 Aug 1798 Nancy, b. 11 Mar 1801 I would love to find anything to document, including Benjamin's parents, his enlistment papers, marriage license or birth records of the children, especially Benjamin West, Jr. If you can point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. I am not familiar with SC research and am on opposite side of country. Thanks again. Jan In a message dated 7/21/2007 11:10:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, tealtree@comcast.net writes: Thank you to all for the kind and encouraging words about the old newspaper articles, and glad that there is something in the old articles about your ancestors! No, I am not going to "publish" a book of the old newspaper articles, will just post them in the genweb archives for all to see and enjoy. Candace ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

This is wonderfu, Candace!? Another list I'm subscribed to does this.? It really gives one a sense of what life was like in that time and place.? If it's not too much trouble, could you please put all the surnames in upper case? I know it will slow you up some, but it helps the reader so much. Thanks for your efforts.? They are appreciated! Honey Ryan -----Original Message----- From: Candace Gravelle <tealtree@comcast.net> To: SCABBEVI@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, 21 Jul 2007 1:42 am Subject: [SCABBEVI] old newspapers for Abbeville County, SC, 1863 Just a note to let people know that I am currently transcribing old newspaper articles for Abbeville Co. SC newspapers, working currently on 1863 to 1869 time frame. I am submitting these to the Abbeville Co. SC genweb archives and don't know if these are automatically posted to this list or not. This is the first of those that I submitted today. I don't know how long it takes for them to be actually posted on the genweb archives for Abbeville Co. SC. NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina for JANUARY 1863, FEBRUARY 1863, MARCH 1863 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 30, 1863 CASUALTIES IN COMPANY "G", "H" and "I", 19th Regiment, S.C. Volunteers, in the Battle Of Murfreesboro, Dec. 31, 1862 We are indebted to Captain Chatham for the following list of casualties in Companies "G", "H" and "I" of the 19th Regiment, S.C. Volunteers: Co. "G", Capt. Chatham commanding: J.T. Boyd, shot in head early in action, died instantly Lt. J.M. McDonald, wounded slightly in the shoulder, protected by button on coat Sergt. S.A. Jordan, wounded severely; ball entering the right side near the loin and passing around to the front, making its exit; when last heard from, he was doing well (4th Jan.) Corpl. L.D. Lee, wounded severely; ball passing entirely through left lung; when last heard from, doing well (4th Jan.) Sergt. Sam'l Hunter, wounded in hand; returned to duty Massalon Bell, wounded slightly in hand; returned to duty Hezekiah Hall, wounded slightly in shoulder, returned to duty J.H. Johnson, wounded slightly in hip by shell; returned to duty J.A. McCallister, wounded slightly in head; returned to duty -------- Co. "H" Lt. R.F. McCaslan, Commanding Killed Robert Walker Wounded Lt. R.F. McCaslan ?? Watson, wounded severely in leg; amputated below the knee Sergt. E.J. Bellott, wounded severely in groin and face Sergt. F.M. Jay; wounded slightly in back Corpl. T.J. Wilson; wounded severely in shoulder J.C. Dowtin; wounded severely in mouth W.H. Walker, wounded severely in hip W.G. McWilliams; wounded in arm Abraham Russell, wounded in foot; returned to duty --------- Company "I", Capt. Clinkscales commanding Wounded Lt. W. N. Mattison, wounded slightly in hip; returned to duty J.T. Clamp; wounded severely in abdomen and each leg below knee D.W. Young, wounded severely in knee; since amputated above knee Henry Mattox; wounded in arm; returned to duty W.T. Young; wounded in arm R.L. Freeman; wounded slightly in hip John Johnson; wounded slightly in wrist Isaac Robinson; stunned by bomb; returned to duty The Regiment made three charges, in the first of which Col. Lythgee fell severely wounded by a minnie ball, shattering the left thigh, and died the same day about 12 o'clock p.m. from the effects of amputation. ------------ ESTATE OF EZEKIEL TRIBLE, Dec'd All persons having demands against the state of Ezekiel Trible, dec'd, are requested to hand them in at once, and those indevted to the estate will please settle their indebtedness as soon as possible, as it is desired to have the estate finally settled at an early date. W.H. Parker, Adm'r. Dec. 23, 1862 ----------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 20, 1863 State of South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, M.O. McCaslan has applied for Letters of Administration of all and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James A. Pennel, with the Will annexed, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's court for the said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 27th of February to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 10th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ------------ NEGROES FOR SALE The undersigned will sell a young negro woman and child, belonging to the estate of Miss Susan Keller, deceased, on Sale Day, in March next, at the courthouse steps in Abbeville. The woman is a good cook and washer. D.Z. Keller, Adm'r. Feb. 13, 1863 ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Equity H.S. Cason, Adm'r vs. R.C. Harkness, Adm'r, et al Pursuant to an order of the Court, I will sell at public outcry at Abbeville court house on Sale Day, in March next, the real estate described in petition of S.S. McCurry, deceased, containing 30 acres, more or less. W.H. Parker, C.E.A.D. Feb. 5, 1863 ---------- ESTATE OF DAVID KELLER, Dec'd Notice to Debtors and Creditors All persons indebted to the estate of David Keller, deceased, now due by note or account, are solicited to pay the same, and those having demands against the estate will present them, properly attested. Nancy Keller, Admr. Jan. 30, 1863 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 27, 1863 IN MEMORIAM The people of Abbeville are again called upon to mourn over the early grave of another of their most promising young men. Sergeant W.A. McCracken of Company "B", Orr's Regiment of Rifles, S.C.V., died at Richmond, Va. on the 2nd day of February 1863 of wounds received in the ever memorable battle of Fredericksburg. For nearly two months he endured with great fortitude, and calm resignation, the extreme suffering consequent upon his wounds, until "death came like a friend to relieve him of pain." He was a young man of more than ordinary talents, and possessed in an eminent degree those rare gifts of nature, which had he lived, would have made him the pride of his friends and an ornament to society. Although he had not received the benefits of a collegiate education, he had pursued his studies with great assiduity and had laid up in store much valuable knowledge. Men marked with interest the development of the hidden resources of his mind, and all beheld with pleasure the progress he was making toward distinction. His qualifications of head and heart were such as would have fitted him for the pursuit of almost any avocation in life. As a soldier he was faithful to the discharge of his duties and bore with patience the hardships and privations incident to camp life. As a companion he was social, agreeable and entertaining. As a friend he was true, confiding and affectionate. The affability of his manners, the suavity of his temper, and the natural goodness of his heart had won and endeared to him, many friends. He was a man of great moral worth, of high toned sentiment and of spotless integrity. We deeply deplore the loss of a dear friend and sincerely sympathize with his grieved mother. We feel assured, however, that he has been removed to a nobler and brighter sphere. L.W.W. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Robert Brownlee has applied for Letters of Administration on all and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Hugh Brownlee, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to appear at our next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 2nd of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 15th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 6, 1863 IN MEMORIAM Fell, in the battle of Sharpsburg, Maryland, on Sept. 17th, 1862, First Lieut. Jno. C. McCelvy, of the Saluda Riflemen, 7th S.C. Regiment. To delineate the character and do justice to the member of the virtuous dead, is both a difficult and delicate undertaking....The writer knew the deceased well and offers this tribute of sincerity, friendship and affection, profoundly regretting his inability to portray a character so noble and lovely in terms more suitable. As a gentleman, a citizen and a soldier, Lieut. McCelvy lived without reproach. He honored and adorned every station and relation to which he was called. In Edgefield, his adopted district, no man received or deserved a larger share of the public confidence and esteem. His intregrity, magnanimous spirit and dignified, but easy and courteous manners, won for him an enviable place in the friendships and affections of his fellow citizens.... When the calls of war were sounded he promptly and cheerfully obeyed the summons of his state and call of his country, by entering the Company commanded by Capt. D. Denny Throughout the first year he served well and ably as 2nd Serg't, enduring all the trials and privations with that cheerfulness that proved him a good soldier, and went to show that his whole heart was enlisted in the cause of his country. He was among the first to re-enlist when the call was made upon the twelve month's men to do so. HIs sense of duty to his county would not allow him to withhold for a moment his services. He was instrumental in getting up a re-enlisted company and when the time for organization came, he was unanimously elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Company. When the pitless shaft of death struck down our lamented 1st Lieut. J.R. Banknight, he came 1st Lieut. He was always at his post and especially if that post happened to be one of danger. On the morning before he was killed, the Company and Regiment to which he belonged had to wade the Potomoc River in order to get to the battlefield. He was sick and the writer of this sketch advised him not to cross the river. He remained for a while on the Virginia side, but a dense of duty in the hour of his country's peril overcame his sense of duty to himself and he plunged into the river and overtook his Company just as the line was being formed to go into battle. Again he was told to remain behind and take care of himself until he was well enough to fight. He quietly replied "I think I can get along. I'll try and if I can't go, I'll stop when I can't go any longer." He went to meet on that batttlefield, a patriot's and a martyr's death. To his aged father, relatives and friends, we tender the assurance of our faithful and unalterable sympathies in this their affliction. May they be prepared to meet him in that better land where war is unknown and death and separation come not. A friend and comrade. ------------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, John C. Chiles has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of William P. Sullivan, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 17th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 2nd day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ----------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, A.F. Wimbish has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John J. Wimbish, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 13th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Sam'l A. Wilson has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John L. Wilson, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Robert Jones has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Jane Jones, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 20, 1863 JAMES L. PETTIGREW The Charleston Mercury of the 12th, announces the death of James L. Pettigrew. Mr. Pettigrew was considered the ablest and most distinguished lawyer of our country. He was born in the Calhoun settlement, this district in May 1789 and descended from a Huguenot family. His grandfather had been a Pastor of a Huguenot church and had established a French Colony at New Bordeaux. He graduated in a South Carolina college in 1809, taking the high honor of his class. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court in Equity James M. Perrin and others, vs. Dudley Byrd, and others Pursuant to an Order in this case by Chief Justice O'Neall, I will sell, at Abbeville courthouse at public outcry on Sale Day in April next, nine likely slaves, viz: Cresar, Mandy, Andrew and William, Nielson, Nelly, Ellie, Robert and Rector, on a credit of 1, 2 and 3 years, with interest from the day of Sale payable annually. Wm. H. Parker, Commissioner, March 17, 1863 ----------- ESTATE OF TRAVIS BEARDEN, Dec'd Notice of Settlement All persons who may have claims against this estate are hereby notified that a final settlement of said estate will be made in the court of Ordinary for Abbeville district on the 10th day of April, next. Therefore their demands must be presented on or before that day, as afterwards, the Administrator will not notice them. A.T. Wideman, Mar. 17, 1863 ------------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, James Irwin has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Elizabeth A. Purdy,, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 21st day of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 6th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court in Equity James A. McCord and wife Sarah A. vs. Nancy Keller, J.J. Keller and others Bill for Partition It appearing to my satisfaction that J.J. Keller and James W. Keller, defendants in the above stated case, reside beyond the limits of this state, and on motion by Burt & Calhoun, ordered that the said defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint within three months from the publication of this order, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Mar. 11, 1863 ---------- EXECUTOR'S NOTICE As Executor of M.S. Mann, I will sell on Sale Day in April next, a prime young fellow, about seventeen years of age, on a credit of twelve months, with interest from date. Armistead Burt, March 11, 1863 -------- ESTATE OF DAVID CLARY, Dec'd Notice is hereby given to all parties interested in this estate, that the same will be settled in the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, on Friday, the third day of April next. Should there be any outstanding debts against said estate, the parties claiming must present the evidence of the same on or before that date as no notice will be given such claims thereafter. Matthew McDonald, Adm'r. March 12, 1863 ----------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 27, 1863 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Samuel Jordan has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of David A. Jordan, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th day of April next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. 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Jan, I too live across the country in the state of Oregon, and have obtained the old newspapers on microfilm through the University of South Carolina (in Columbia, S.C.) for the Abbeville Co. SC area. Any other old records for this area, I have to order on microfilm through the local LDS family history center. This website which has online record transcriptions might be helpful to you, if you have not already found and looked at it: http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/archives/search/default.asp Otherwise, I know what you mean, our libraries here on the west coast have very little, generally, on the southern states. Best wishes and luck in further research on your southern families. Candace in Oregon From: <Janabears@aol.com> To: <scabbevi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 11:41 AM Subject: Re: [SCABBEVI] old newspapers > > Thank you so much Candace for posting the old newspapers. It is > fascinating > to read them. Great job! Hope maybe one of them might connect with my > search. > > I would love to find something on Benjamin West, b. 1759, Baltimore Co., > MD, > who married Nancy Hawkins 12 June 1788 and lived in Abberville District, > SC > for thirty-five years. He enlisted NC Rev War and served as a substitute > for > his father, but the father's name is not listed in Rev War Pension files. > Some say his father's name was also Benjamin and he came over on a ship > as a > very young teen, fought Rev War and was killed at the Battle of Sullivan. > I > have not found proof of this. Others say his father's name was William > and > that the Benjamin West was a brother and was related to the famous > painter. > His children were born Abberville District, SC James, 13 Jul 1785 > Mary, b. 24 Mar 1789 > John, b. 16 Oct 1790 > William, b. 17 Apr 1792 > Benjamin, Jr., 10 Feb 1794 > Elezebeth, b. 20 Aug 1796 > Rebeccah, b. 20 Aug 1798 > Nancy, b. 11 Mar 1801 > > I would love to find anything to document, including Benjamin's parents, > his > enlistment papers, marriage license or birth records of the children, > especially Benjamin West, Jr. If you can point me in the right direction, > I would > appreciate it. I am not familiar with SC research and am on opposite > side of > country. > Thanks again. > Jan > > > In a message dated 7/21/2007 11:10:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > tealtree@comcast.net writes: > > Thank you to all for the kind and encouraging words about the old > newspaper > articles, and glad that there is something in the old articles about your > ancestors! > No, I am not going to "publish" a book of the old newspaper articles, > will > just post them in the genweb archives for all to see and enjoy. > > Candace > > > > > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL > at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > ------------------------------- > 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: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.12/910 - Release Date: 7/21/2007 > 3:52 PM > >

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina for JUNE 1863 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 5, 1863 MR. JOHNSON RAMEY Mr Johnson Ramey, an old and respected citizen of Abbeville village died last Monday evening, after a long and severe illness. His funeral services took place at Sharon Church last Tuesday p.m. ---------- STRUCK BY LIGHTNING The dwelling house of Mr. E. Westfield of this place, was struck by lightning on the 3rd inst., stunning one of his children and setting the house on fire. The progress of the fire was arrested without serious damage to the building. We learn that his child has recovered from the shock. ------- MR. ABSALOM RICHEY We regret to announce the death of Mr. Absalom Richey, a young man in the prime of life. Several months ago he was discharged from Co. B, Orr's Rifle Regiment, on account of feeble health. He came home among relatives and friends with the hope of recovering his health, but disease had fastened upon his shattered frame to such an extent that all the physicians could do, was to no avail. He lived in hopes of recovery but a few days before the vital spark left his suffering body. He died, as many others have, a martyr to the cause of liberty. ---------- AT HOME It is gratifying to the friends of young Serg't Alfred Wardlaw to know that he is now at home, encircled with relatives and friends to administer to his wants. He arrived home last Saturday in company with his father. He is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances and appears in fine spirits. Fears are entertained that he has entirely lost his sight. Mr. Robert White of the came company and regiment, also arrived home a few days ago. His wound is fast healing. He is looking well and in good spirits. --------- IN MEMORIAM I desire to pay a tribute of respect to the memory of Edmond Riley, who fell at the battle of Chancellorsville on May 3, 1863. He enlisted in the service of his country after the Secession of the State and has ever since been a true soldier to its banner. In the Manassas and Richmond battles, at Sharpsburg, Williamsburg, Malvern Hill, Gainesville, Lewinsville and others, he was a patriot. In the battles around Richmond, he was severely wounded and furloughted home for a time, his last visit here. He returned from home and joined his command a few days before the last Manassas battle and it was there, whilst gallantly charging the enemy, his uncle, Lt. W.C. Davis and his cousin, T.J. Rykard, fell dead at his feet. The death of these noble men is a sad loss to the country in its hour of danger, and to their bereaved families. Edmond withstood that family affliction as becomes a veteran spirit and was up to this death the same pleasant and noble soul. He was a man of strong character. It pains me to tell that his elder brother, Burt, fell dead near him in the same battle, whilest bravely assailing the enemy in an entrenched position. They both now lie, beside each other, in the cold soldier grave with only a mark, to tell the inquiring passer-by the unfortunate victims within. They have passed, hence to be no more, having died Martyrs to their country's cause and God's good providence. As gentleman, proper, they were up to the challenge and as true and tried friends, were loved. Since their untimely death, their friends have mourned the evil event, in common with the bereaved family. Their younger brother Thomas, only remains in rank to tell others he was once by their side. I fervently pray that he may return home a living blessing to his aged father and mother. S.P.B., Camp Greenwood, Va. May 9, 1863 -------- MARY ELIZA FOLGER Mary Eliza Folger, consort of Alonzo M. Folger, and daughter of S.W. and M.J. Agnew of Abbeville district, S.C., died in that district on the 12th of March 1863 in the 20th year of her age, leaving an infant daughter, a disconsolate husband and many other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Amiable in the relations of life, affable in her deportment and kind to all; she won the esteem of the good among whom she resided, who could but behold in her, all those traits that so much adorn the female character. Left as an orphan early in life, by the death of her mother, and having been often afflicted from childhood, she bore her sufferings with unusual fortitude. She was attacked on the morning of the 7th of March and though she received the attention of one of our most skilled physicians, congestion of the brain ensued, and she expired about 9 o'clock p.m. on the 12th of the same month. Eliza became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in Sept. 1862 and remained a consistent member of the same until her death. She was much affected with delirium during this last attack, being unable to distinguish her most intimate friends; but a short time previous to her dissolution, she seemed to recognize her husband who was beside her bed, and grasping his hand, she drew it up to her lips, and impressed on it the last fervent kiss. Reason for a time sat upon that pale brow; and although she could not articulate, an angelic smile played upon her features, as she doubtless beheld the spirit of her sainted mother, descending from on high to accompany her home, and proclaimed to all around her, in the language of the poet, "All is well, All is well!" -------------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Wm. H. Wilson has applied for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James B. Crawford, late of Georgia, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 15th of June, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 1st day of June, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, James M. Carwile and Hugh Robinson have applied for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Joseph F. Burton, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 15th of June, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 1st day of June, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, J. W. Black has applied for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of W.B. Black, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 15th of June, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 1st day of June, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, B.T. Gray and William Crother have applied for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John A. Burton, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 15th of June, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 1st day of June, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 19, 1863 AT HOME Captain H.S. Kerr of the 2nd S.C.V. Rifles arrived home a few days ago. The Capt. is looking well and in fine spirits. Mr. William Butler has arrived home with his son who was severely wounded in the late battle of Chancellorsville. ------- DEATH OF SERGEANT CHALMERS We learn that a telegram received in this place last Tuesday evening announced the death of Sergeant Richard Chalmers of Capt. Owen's company, 1st S.C. Cavalry. Sergeant Chalmers left here in fine health and spirits a few weeks ago to join his command in Virginia. He has been a faithful soldier and was never known to shirk away from any duty required of him by his superior officers. His wife accompanied him to his command, and shortly after his arrival there, he fell a victim of disease. He was native of Newberry district and educated at Due West in this district. It is expected that his remains will be brought home by his bereaved wife. -------- JOHN MILTON McCORD John Milton McCord, of Captain Johnson's company, 1st S.C. Cavalry, died at a private house near Culpepper, Virginia on the 31st day of January last. This young man when he joined the ranks of his company, had just turned the seventeenth year of his age. He endured the hardships common to the soldier, and faithfully performed the duties without a murmur. He had gained the utmost confidence and esteem of his Captain and commanding officers by his punctuality in executing the duties he was called upon to perform. In fact, he was a favorite, we learn, among the officers when ever particular commands were to be carried out. He was a young man of frail constitution, and shortly after severe exposure for several days on the banks of the Rappahannock, the fatal disease typhoid pneumonia, made him its victim. He lay sick in camp several days before he was removed to Mr. Dunkerson's, a prviate house near Culpepper, where he suffered from disease for twenty-one days, but not without the careful attention of two brothers who administered to his wants. His remains arrived here on last Thursday's train and the funeral services were performed last Saturday by Rev. Dr. Turner and were re-interred at Long Cane Grave yard. This youthful soldier sustained an irreproachable moral character and had enlisted the good will of his fellow soldiers. Thus has passed away another of Abbeville's youthful and heroic defenders of Southern liberty. ---------- DEATH OF LEWIS ALFRED WARDLAW Lewis Alfred Wardlaw, Sergeant of a company in Orr's Regiment of RIfles, and third son of Dr. J.J. Wardlaw, died at his father's residence near Abbeville courthouse, on the 7th inst. of a wound received in the battle of Chancellorsville. Before attaining his seventeenth year, this young man volunteered in the company under the lead of the late Col. James M. Perrin (then Capt.). The regiment was transferred to Virginia. The hard service and exposure there brought on typhoid fever from which he narrowly escaped death in a Richmond hospital. He chafed with some impatience at this disease. When sufficiently recovered, he eagerly sought his place again and was struck down with a painful wound in the thigh at the battle of Fredericksburg. Before this wound had entirely healed, and before his furlough had expired, he rejoined his regiment and at the battle of Chancellorsville, he was at his post. In the fiercest of that battle when the color bearer was shot down, Sergeant Wardlaw rushed foward, seized the flag, unfurled the colors again, and while cheering the men onward, received a mortal wound through both temples. Remaining unconscious for more than a week, he gave at last some signs of improvement, and affectionate family and friends began to weave hopes of his final recovery, though with loss of sight. It was affecting to witness that his own thoughts turned more upon his lost sight, than upon life itself. It was his constant prayer and hope that he would recover it. And may we not consider that in a certain and sublime sense that prayer has been answered and that belief realized? "And there shall be no light there and they need no candle, neither light nor sun; for the Lord giveth them light; and they shall reign forever and ever." Knowing this young soldier as we did intimately, having seen the spirit with which he entered into our struggle and with which he sustained himself in it young as he was, having seen him borne from the army three times through this city on a litter, disabled from wounds and disease, yet with unflagging cheerfulness and unabated zeal in the country's service to the last, we have thought it not inappropariate to present these outlines of his brief career. And yet how much remains unsaid! Good and true as a soldier, he was at home and in his own community, a model of tender affection and exemplary conduct; a youth marked by discerning eyes for his fine character and frank manners, his good understanding, high principles. And his heart was without guile. The Guardian -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 26, 1863 MEMORIAM Died of typhoid fever on the 24th of May last at Staunton, Va., Wesley R. Norwood of Co. B 1st Regiment, S.C. Cavalry, Hampton's Brigade. Actuated by a pure and unselfish patriotism, he was the first to leave the village in which he lived and rush to the defense of his native state. He was a member of the 1st Regiment raised by the lamented Gregg and was present at the fall of Fort Sumter. He afterward attached himself to the 1st Regiment, S.C. Cavalry and served during the arduous campain of last winter under the gallant Hampton. A gallant and faithful soldier, he devoted himself from the beginning of the war to the service of his country, never shrinking from any hardships or danger. Bold and dashing, yet gentle and kind, he combined in his character the Southern gentleman and Cavalier. ---------

Thank you to all for the kind and encouraging words about the old newspaper articles, and glad that there is something in the old articles about your ancestors! No, I am not going to "publish" a book of the old newspaper articles, will just post them in the genweb archives for all to see and enjoy. Candace ----- Original Message ----- From: "Candace Gravelle" <tealtree@comcast.net> To: <SCABBEVI@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 10:42 PM Subject: [SCABBEVI] old newspapers for Abbeville County, SC, 1863 > Just a note to let people know that I am currently transcribing old > newspaper articles for Abbeville Co. SC newspapers, working currently on > 1863 to 1869 time frame. I am submitting these to the Abbeville Co. SC > genweb archives and don't know if these are automatically posted to this > list or not. This is the first of those that I submitted today. I don't > know how long it takes for them to be actually posted on the genweb > archives > for Abbeville Co. SC. > > NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina > for JANUARY 1863, FEBRUARY 1863, MARCH 1863 > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 30, 1863 > > CASUALTIES IN COMPANY "G", "H" and "I", 19th Regiment, S.C. Volunteers, in > the Battle Of Murfreesboro, Dec. 31, 1862 > > We are indebted to Captain Chatham for the following list of casualties in > Companies "G", "H" and "I" of the 19th Regiment, S.C. Volunteers: > > Co. "G", Capt. Chatham commanding: > > J.T. Boyd, shot in head early in action, died instantly > > Lt. J.M. McDonald, wounded slightly in the shoulder, protected by button > on > coat > > Sergt. S.A. Jordan, wounded severely; ball entering the right side near > the > loin and passing around to the front, making its exit; when last heard > from, > he was doing well (4th Jan.) > > Corpl. L.D. Lee, wounded severely; ball passing entirely through left > lung; > when last heard from, doing well (4th Jan.) > > Sergt. Sam'l Hunter, wounded in hand; returned to duty > > Massalon Bell, wounded slightly in hand; returned to duty > > Hezekiah Hall, wounded slightly in shoulder, returned to duty > > J.H. Johnson, wounded slightly in hip by shell; returned to duty > > J.A. McCallister, wounded slightly in head; returned to duty > > -------- > > Co. "H" Lt. R.F. McCaslan, Commanding > > Killed > > Robert Walker > > Wounded > > Lt. R.F. McCaslan > > ?? Watson, wounded severely in leg; amputated below the knee > > Sergt. E.J. Bellott, wounded severely in groin and face > > Sergt. F.M. Jay; wounded slightly in back > > Corpl. T.J. Wilson; wounded severely in shoulder > > J.C. Dowtin; wounded severely in mouth > > W.H. Walker, wounded severely in hip > > W.G. McWilliams; wounded in arm > > Abraham Russell, wounded in foot; returned to duty > > --------- > > Company "I", Capt. Clinkscales commanding > > Wounded > > Lt. W. N. Mattison, wounded slightly in hip; returned to duty > > J.T. Clamp; wounded severely in abdomen and each leg below knee > > D.W. Young, wounded severely in knee; since amputated above knee > > Henry Mattox; wounded in arm; returned to duty > > W.T. Young; wounded in arm > > R.L. Freeman; wounded slightly in hip > > John Johnson; wounded slightly in wrist > > Isaac Robinson; stunned by bomb; returned to duty > > The Regiment made three charges, in the first of which Col. Lythgee fell > severely wounded by a minnie ball, shattering the left thigh, and died the > same day about 12 o'clock p.m. from the effects of amputation. > > ------------ > > ESTATE OF EZEKIEL TRIBLE, Dec'd > > All persons having demands against the state of Ezekiel Trible, dec'd, are > requested to hand them in at once, and those indevted to the estate will > please settle their indebtedness as soon as possible, as it is desired to > have the estate finally settled at an early date. W.H. Parker, Adm'r. Dec. > 23, 1862 > > ----------- > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 20, 1863 > > State of South Carolina, Abbeville District > > Court of Ordinary > > Whereas, M.O. McCaslan has applied for Letters of Administration of all > and > singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James A. Pennel, with > the Will annexed, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore > to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to appear at the > next Ordinary's court for the said district, to be held at Abbeville > courthouse on the 27th of February to show cause, if any, why the said > administration should not be granted. This 10th day of February, one > thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. > > ------------ > > NEGROES FOR SALE > > The undersigned will sell a young negro woman and child, belonging to the > estate of Miss Susan Keller, deceased, on Sale Day, in March next, at the > courthouse steps in Abbeville. The woman is a good cook and washer. D.Z. > Keller, Adm'r. Feb. 13, 1863 > > ---------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Court of Equity > > H.S. Cason, Adm'r vs. R.C. Harkness, Adm'r, et al > > Pursuant to an order of the Court, I will sell at public outcry at > Abbeville > court house on Sale Day, in March next, the real estate described in > petition of S.S. McCurry, deceased, containing 30 acres, more or less. > W.H. > Parker, C.E.A.D. Feb. 5, 1863 > > ---------- > > ESTATE OF DAVID KELLER, Dec'd > > Notice to Debtors and Creditors > > All persons indebted to the estate of David Keller, deceased, now due by > note or account, are solicited to pay the same, and those having demands > against the estate will present them, properly attested. Nancy Keller, > Admr. > Jan. 30, 1863 > > ---------- > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 27, 1863 > > IN MEMORIAM > > The people of Abbeville are again called upon to mourn over the early > grave > of another of their most promising young men. Sergeant W.A. McCracken of > Company "B", Orr's Regiment of Rifles, S.C.V., died at Richmond, Va. on > the > 2nd day of February 1863 of wounds received in the ever memorable battle > of > Fredericksburg. > > For nearly two months he endured with great fortitude, and calm > resignation, > the extreme suffering consequent upon his wounds, until "death came like a > friend to relieve him of pain." He was a young man of more than ordinary > talents, and possessed in an eminent degree those rare gifts of nature, > which had he lived, would have made him the pride of his friends and an > ornament to society. > > Although he had not received the benefits of a collegiate education, he > had > pursued his studies with great assiduity and had laid up in store much > valuable knowledge. Men marked with interest the development of the hidden > resources of his mind, and all beheld with pleasure the progress he was > making toward distinction. His qualifications of head and heart were such > as > would have fitted him for the pursuit of almost any avocation in life. > > As a soldier he was faithful to the discharge of his duties and bore with > patience the hardships and privations incident to camp life. As a > companion > he was social, agreeable and entertaining. As a friend he was true, > confiding and affectionate. The affability of his manners, the suavity of > his temper, and the natural goodness of his heart had won and endeared to > him, many friends. He was a man of great moral worth, of high toned > sentiment and of spotless integrity. We deeply deplore the loss of a dear > friend and sincerely sympathize with his grieved mother. We feel assured, > however, that he has been removed to a nobler and brighter sphere. L.W.W. > > -------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Court of Ordinary > > Whereas, Robert Brownlee has applied for Letters of Administration on all > and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Hugh Brownlee, > late > of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all the > kindred > and creditors of said deceased, to appear at our next Ordinary Court to be > held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 2nd of March next, to show cause, > if > any, why said administration should not be granted. This 15th day of > February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. > > -------- > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 6, 1863 > > IN MEMORIAM > > Fell, in the battle of Sharpsburg, Maryland, on Sept. 17th, 1862, First > Lieut. Jno. C. McCelvy, of the Saluda Riflemen, 7th S.C. Regiment. > > To delineate the character and do justice to the member of the virtuous > dead, is both a difficult and delicate undertaking....The writer knew the > deceased well and offers this tribute of sincerity, friendship and > affection, profoundly regretting his inability to portray a character so > noble and lovely in terms more suitable. > > As a gentleman, a citizen and a soldier, Lieut. McCelvy lived without > reproach. He honored and adorned every station and relation to which he > was > called. In Edgefield, his adopted district, no man received or deserved a > larger share of the public confidence and esteem. His intregrity, > magnanimous spirit and dignified, but easy and courteous manners, won for > him an enviable place in the friendships and affections of his fellow > citizens.... > > When the calls of war were sounded he promptly and cheerfully obeyed the > summons of his state and call of his country, by entering the Company > commanded by Capt. D. Denny Throughout the first year he served well and > ably as 2nd Serg't, enduring all the trials and privations with that > cheerfulness that proved him a good soldier, and went to show that his > whole > heart was enlisted in the cause of his country. He was among the first to > re-enlist when the call was made upon the twelve month's men to do so. HIs > sense of duty to his county would not allow him to withhold for a moment > his > services. > > He was instrumental in getting up a re-enlisted company and when the time > for organization came, he was unanimously elected 2nd Lieutenant of the > Company. When the pitless shaft of death struck down our lamented 1st > Lieut. > J.R. Banknight, he came 1st Lieut. He was always at his post and > especially > if that post happened to be one of danger. > > On the morning before he was killed, the Company and Regiment to which he > belonged had to wade the Potomoc River in order to get to the battlefield. > He was sick and the writer of this sketch advised him not to cross the > river. He remained for a while on the Virginia side, but a dense of duty > in > the hour of his country's peril overcame his sense of duty to himself and > he > plunged into the river and overtook his Company just as the line was being > formed to go into battle. Again he was told to remain behind and take care > of himself until he was well enough to fight. He quietly replied "I think > I > can get along. I'll try and if I can't go, I'll stop when I can't go any > longer." He went to meet on that batttlefield, a patriot's and a martyr's > death. > > To his aged father, relatives and friends, we tender the assurance of our > faithful and unalterable sympathies in this their affliction. May they be > prepared to meet him in that better land where war is unknown and death > and > separation come not. A friend and comrade. > > ------------ > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Ordinary Court > > Whereas, John C. Chiles has applied for Letters of Administration of the > goods, chattels, rights and credits of William P. Sullivan, late of the > district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred > and > creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court to > be > held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 17th of March next, to show cause, > if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 2nd day of > March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. > > ----------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Ordinary Court > > Whereas, A.F. Wimbish has applied for Letters of Administration of the > goods, chattels, rights and credits of John J. Wimbish, late of the > district > aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of > the > said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said > district, > to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 13th of March next, to show > cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 24th > day > of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, > O.A.D. > > ---------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Ordinary Court > > Whereas, Sam'l A. Wilson has applied for Letters of Administration of the > goods, chattels, rights and credits of John L. Wilson, late of the > district > aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of > the > said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said > district, > to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th of March next, to show > cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd > day > of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, > O.A.D. > > ---------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Ordinary Court > > Whereas, Robert Jones has applied for Letters of Administration of the > goods, chattels, rights and credits of Jane Jones, late of the district > aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of > the > said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said > district, > to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th of March next, to show > cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd > day > of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, > O.A.D. > > ---------- > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 20, 1863 > > JAMES L. PETTIGREW > > The Charleston Mercury of the 12th, announces the death of James L. > Pettigrew. Mr. Pettigrew was considered the ablest and most distinguished > lawyer of our country. He was born in the Calhoun settlement, this > district > in May 1789 and descended from a Huguenot family. His grandfather had been > a > Pastor of a Huguenot church and had established a French Colony at New > Bordeaux. He graduated in a South Carolina college in 1809, taking the > high > honor of his class. > > ---------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Court in Equity > > James M. Perrin and others, vs. Dudley Byrd, and others > > Pursuant to an Order in this case by Chief Justice O'Neall, I will sell, > at > Abbeville courthouse at public outcry on Sale Day in April next, nine > likely > slaves, viz: Cresar, Mandy, Andrew and William, Nielson, Nelly, Ellie, > Robert and Rector, on a credit of 1, 2 and 3 years, with interest from the > day of Sale payable annually. Wm. H. Parker, Commissioner, March 17, 1863 > > ----------- > > ESTATE OF TRAVIS BEARDEN, Dec'd > > Notice of Settlement > > All persons who may have claims against this estate are hereby notified > that > a final settlement of said estate will be made in the court of Ordinary > for > Abbeville district on the 10th day of April, next. Therefore their demands > must be presented on or before that day, as afterwards, the Administrator > will not notice them. A.T. Wideman, Mar. 17, 1863 > > ------------ > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Ordinary Court > > Whereas, James Irwin has applied for Letters of Administration of the > goods, > chattels, rights and credits of Elizabeth A. Purdy,, late of the district > aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of > the > said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said > district, > to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 21st day of March next, to > show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This > 6th > day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, > O.A.D. > > ---------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Court in Equity > > James A. McCord and wife Sarah A. vs. Nancy Keller, J.J. Keller and others > > Bill for Partition > > It appearing to my satisfaction that J.J. Keller and James W. Keller, > defendants in the above stated case, reside beyond the limits of this > state, > and on motion by Burt & Calhoun, ordered that the said defendants do > appear > and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint within three months > from the publication of this order, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso > against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Mar. 11, 1863 > > ---------- > > EXECUTOR'S NOTICE > > As Executor of M.S. Mann, I will sell on Sale Day in April next, a prime > young fellow, about seventeen years of age, on a credit of twelve months, > with interest from date. Armistead Burt, March 11, 1863 > > -------- > > ESTATE OF DAVID CLARY, Dec'd > > Notice is hereby given to all parties interested in this estate, that the > same will be settled in the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, on > Friday, the third day of April next. Should there be any outstanding debts > against said estate, the parties claiming must present the evidence of the > same on or before that date as no notice will be given such claims > thereafter. Matthew McDonald, Adm'r. March 12, 1863 > > ----------- > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 27, 1863 > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Ordinary Court > > Whereas, Samuel Jordan has applied for Letters of Administration of the > goods, chattels, rights and credits of David A. Jordan, late of the > district > aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of > the > said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said > district, > to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th day of April next, to > show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This > 23rd > day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. 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Thanks Candace. While none of my ancestors were in the abstracts, I recognized other researchers lines and forwarded them on. You are proof that sharing works. Happy Family Hunting, kemis massey sobbygenealogy@knology.net Researching: for hubbie: MASSEY, BROOKS, FOUNTAIN, SMITH for me: SONGER, CAMP, EVANS, IV(E)Y, DUKE, ROSAMOND, MAYS Sobby Genealogy http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~sobbygenealogy/ On Behalf Of Candace Gravelle NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina for APRIL 1863, and MAY 1863 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 10, 1863 FROM THE JUNIOR CORRESPONDENT, Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols. Shelbyville, Tenn. March 31, 1863 The last week has been spent on Picket. The weather was quite changeable. We had sunshine, clouds, rains, snow, sleet and wind. As we are not on "out post", the enemy did not interrupt us. Mr. Joseph J. Kennedy of Abbeville district, being a non-conscript, was discharged from service on the 20th ult., after serving the twelve months for which he had volunteered. We hope that he may have a long time to remain at home with his family and friends. I regret to announce the death of another member of Capt. R.N. Chatam's Company. Corpl. D. McD. Arnold died at Dalton, Georgia on the 14th ult., after a protracted illness. He fell a victim to exposure of the campaign in Kentucky last fall. Corporal Arnold was an active and industrious young man at home and was a good soldier in the Army. He was possessed of many noble traits of character and we hope that his sleep is sweet. ----------- HOUSE, LOT and CARRIAGE SHOP FOR SALE For the health of my family and self, I am anxious to remove to a warmer climate, therefore I offer for sale, my house and lot on which there is a first rate Carriage Shop, Smith Shop and Stables, together with all necessary out buildings required for a dwelling or carriage shop. Anyone wishing to engage in the carriage business after the War, will do well to secure my stand. Persons wishing to purchase a residence in Abbeville, will please call on the subscriber at Abbeville Court House. E.J. Taylor, Abbeville, March 10, 1863. ----------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Citation Whereas, E.O. Reagan has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of David Edwards, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 6th of April next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 21st day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, William A. Gaines has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of T.W. Gaines, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 10th of April next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 26th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 8, 1863 MELONCHOLY DEATH Mrs. James Taggart, near Calhoun's Mills, died very suddenly last Wednesday morning. She appeared to be in wanted health about fifteen minutes before she was found dead, on her bed. Her death will be sad intelligence to her husband, Lieut. James Taggart, who is in the services on our coast in Captain Myot's Company. She leaves an infant about two months old. -------- THE FALLEN BRAVE Rev. Mr. Williams performed the funeral services of Mr. Andrew McIlwain, at Long Cane Church last Tuesday at 12 o'clock p.m. Mr. McIlwain was a young man highly esteemed by all who knew him and was a useful citizen. Like many others who have gone before him, sacrificed his life upon the altar of his country. He was a member of Captain White's company (now Capt. Wardlaw's) 2nd Regiment, Rifles. His remains are deposited in the Long Cane graveyard. ------- The remains of Lieut. Jno. G. Baskins arrived at our depot on last Tuesday evening's train. He died in a hospital in Richmond, of pneumonia on the 1st inst. His remains we learn will be deposited in the church yard at Rocky River church. He was one of our most useful citizens and leaves many friends to regret his untimely death. ------- NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT Estate of Thomas H. Mauldin, deceased All parties interested in this estate will take notice that a settlement of the same will be made in the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district on Saturday the 16th of May next. Persons having claims will present the same on or before that date to the Administratrix, as afterwards, such will not be noticed. Mary Mauldin, Admr'x., April 18, 1863 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Edmund Anderson has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John Anderson, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 11th of May next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Edward Noble has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Ann Green, late of Alabama, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 11th day of May next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, John A. Stuart has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James T. Buchanan, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 15th day of May next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 29th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 15, 1863 BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE Our community, district, state and country, are again called to mourn over her gallant dead. The great and decisive victory won over our enemy has been at the expense of some of our bravest and noblest men. The death of General Jackson casts a gloom over our entire country. His name and fame were household words around every fireside in our Southern Confederacy; every soldier loved and revered him. He is now at rest and in the enjoyment of a brighter sphere in a happier world. Abbeville village and district has suffered much. The list of her illustrious dead has been swelled and the joy of the defeat of our foe is mingled with sorrow. The dispensations of Providence are many, the great, the good and the mighty must succumb to His will. Among those who fell in the late battle was Col. James M. Perrin of the First Regiment Rifles, South Carolina Volunteers. He was a resident of this village; a gentleman of rare accomplishments in the legal profession; an active and efficient member of our State Legislature; high toned, dignified and lastly but not least, a true christian. At home mingling with his friends and constituents, he was gentlemanly, generous and courteous. On the field of conflict, he was brave and gallant. He not only had the respect and confidence of the officers and men under his command, but that of his superiors. When the tocain of war first resounded on the coast of his native Carolina, he buckled on his armor and at the head of a company, repaired to the scene of action, Charleston. After Fort Sumter had fallen and the time for which his company had enlisted expired, he came home and arranging his business, again organized a company and was attached to Col. Orr's Regiment of Rifles, and since then, in the line of promotion, he became commander of the Regiment, at the head of which, after passing through several terrific battles, sacrificed his life in defense of his country. He was an old veteran of the Mexican War and and were inured on her bloody fields to the dispatching of the canonade, the rattling of musketry and the glittering swords. His brilliant career is ended, the muffled drum on the banks of the Rappahannock sounded his last march, when he yielded to Death, his acknowledged Commander in Chief. Among those who are numbered among those slain on the Rappahannock are: J.D. Malone Thos. C. Perrin E.C. Riley W.B. Riley J.F. Martin W.A. Montgomery All of these, of our village and district, belonging to Co. B", Col. Perrin's Regiment. It is a matter of regret to record the fall of the young, promising and brave. Some of the most gifted, talented and worthy young men of our community have already fallen and this list only adds to its members. We publish in another column a full list of the casualties from our Columbia exchange. ----------- CASUALTIES IN THE FIRST REGIMENT, S.C.V. Company H Capt. W.T. Haskell, wounded C. Pinckney Seabrook, 2nd Lieut., killed A. Graser Miller, 2nd Lieut., severely wounded in head Geo. C. Mackey, 1st Sergeant, very slightly wounded Berry G. Benson, 1st Corporal, flesh wound in leg Pvt. J.W. Clark, severely wounded Pvt. Joseph Hilton, brushed by spent ball Pvt. Charles Hurley, severe wound in left arm Pvt. T.S. Jones, bruised by spent ball Pvt. Jacob Jordan, wound in right ear Pvt. Charles Munnerlyn, very severe wound in arm Pvt. Henry Owens, wound in leg Pvt. J.E. Parnell, wounded in leg Pvt. Thomas Peagler; wounded in leg Pvt. J.M. Scott, severely wounded in leg Pvt. James White, severely wounded Pvt. Henry Weatherford, severe wound in leg By Wm. T. Haskell, Capt. Company H, First S.C.V. --------- LIST OF WOUNDED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, May 3, 1863 List of Casualties of Company "I", 14th Regiment, S.C. V. Wounded Lieut. W.J. Robertson, wounded by bomb, severe Serg't T.A. Carter; shell wound Corp. J.E. Brownlee; head wound, severe, minnie ball Serg't George L. Bell; wounded by bomb Pvt. Martin Campbell; wounded by bomb, severe Pvt. S.A. Moss ??, wounded by minnie ball, severe Pvt. W.G. Christopher, wounded by minnie ball, severe Pvt. James Fife, severe wound, minnie ball Pvt. James Buntin, severe wound, minnie ball Pvt. A.C. Martin, wounded by shell Pvt. John Parnell, wounded by shell Pvt. A.L. Dowler, wounded by minnie ball Pvt. Joe Bowen, wounded by minnie ball W.R. White, Lieut., 14th S.C.V. ------------- LATEST BATTLE We clip the following from the Columbia Guardian We have the gratifying assurance from Rev. Mr. Barnwell that the number of South Carolinians killed and mortally wounded in the late battle in Virginia is small. But among them are names which will excite a profound and general regret. The noble hearted, lofty minded James M. Perrin. Col. of Orr's regiment, has fallen a sacrifice. Col. Perrin was a younger brother of Col. T.C. Perrin, a distinguished graduate of the South Carolina college, a soldier in Mexico, a lawyer of many accomplishments. Thomas Perrin, fourth son of Col. T.C. Perrin, is now also numbered among the dead, having met his fate in the same battle. A gallant brother of his fell in the battles before Richmond, in advance of his company. The brothers are now united in death, but a fearful void is left in the hearts of their family and friends. The accomplished Charles W. Boyd, Chaplain of the Company, has also paid his last debt. Many tears will flow, many heart pangs be felt for the gifted, accomplished, pure and brave Charley Boyd. He was a young man of brilliant success and most brilliant promise. The fall of men as we have here noticed, consecrates anew the cause of the South and hallows it forever. -------- CASUALTIES IN LATE BATTLE We copy the following special dispatch from the Guardian: May 5th - - - The 12th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers - - - Corporal Ellis, Company E of Lancaster District, was wounded in a skirmish, severely. Richmond, May 8th - - - Casualities in Co. C, 1st S.V.V., May 3, 1863 Wounded Lieut. J.T. Proctor, leg amputated Lieut. Alfred Odom, wounded severely Corpl. W.D. Hornsby, wounded severely Pvt. A.H. Monteith, wounded Pvt. J.L. Root, wounded Pvt. J.C. Squier, wounded Pvt. R.B. Garwood, wounded Richmond, May 9th - - - Casualties in Co. B, 5th S.C.V. in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3: Killed Corpl. J.D. Malone Pvt. Thomas C. Perrin Pvt. E.C. Riley Pvt. J.F. Martin Pvt. W.A. Montgomery Wounded Lieut. J.S. Cosperan; right leg Lieut. B.L. McLaughlin, wounded in chest, severely Orderly Sergt. L.A. Wardlaw; wounded through temple, seriously Sergt. D.R. Puniry?, arm broken Corpl. S.M. Mosely, wounded in shoulder Pvt. W.R. Hamilton, wounded in thigh, severely Pvt. W.H. Hammond, wounded in hand, seriously Pvt. W.A. Harelson, wounded in foot, seriously Pvt. S.A. Hill, wounded in hand, seriously Pvt. J. Kutes, wounded in back and thigh, seriously Pvt. J.R. Puckett, wounded in leg, severely Pvt. R.J. White, wounded in side Pvt. L.B. Ramely, leg broken, seriously Pvt. G.W. Spear, wounded in breast Pvt. Arthur J. Wardlaw, wounded in thigh, severely Missing Sergt. L.A. Griffin R.W. Caldwell J.R. Joyce T. Townes Robertson, Captain Commanding --------- Fredericksburg, May 9th - - - Complete List of Casualties in 3rd S.C. Regiment Killed Pvt. John Davis, Co. F Pvt. William Reid, Co. F Wounded Company P - - - Lieut. Gorden, slight wound Company E - - - Lieut. Wright, slight wound Company E - - - Pvt. J. Hilles, slight wound Company F - - -Sergt. J.H.L. East, slight wound Company G - - -Pvt. H.A. Fairbourne, slight wound Company G - - -Pct. J.P. Templeton, sligh wound ------ Richmond, April 10 - - - Casualties in Company G, 1st S.C.V. Killed G.W. Smith Wounded J.C. Walker, slight wound J.T.D.W. Jackson, slight wound Missing Corporal Rhodes Company G, 7th S.C.V. Wounded Sergt. Bryan, severely wounded ------------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Larkin Reynolds, has applied for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Vincent Griffin, late of this district, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court for the said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 29th of May, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 13th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 29, 1863 INCIDENT AT BATTLE OF MURFREESBORO >From a Junior Correspondent, Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols May 15, 1863 Jno. A. Nelson, private of Co. B 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols. was detailed to to to the rear as wagon guard on the day of the battle of Murfreesboro, but instead of staying in the rear, engaged with another soldier to exchange places that he might go in with the ranks. Nelson fought gallantly until he fell severely wounded in the foot. He afterswards fell into the hands of the enemy and his foot was amputated. He has returned from their lines, having been duly exchanged. We think it nothing but justice to place on record such instances of patriotism and devotion to one's country. We are pleased to learn that Sefg't S.A. Jordan of our Company has returned from Mufreesboro, having been exchanged. We learn from him that Corporal L.D. Lee is recovering from the severe wound which he received in the battle of Murfreesboro. Mr. Alexander McCaslan of Abbeville district, has been in camp for several days on a visit to see his son. May 19, 1863 - - Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols Pvt. J.T. Clamp of Abbeville district, a member of Capt. Addison Clinkscales company, was in camp a few days ago, an exchanged prisoner of war. Clamp is a good soldier and deserves great credit for his gallantry in the field of the battle of Mufreesboro. In the battle he received three wounds which were painful, and thought by his friends to be mortal. At the evacuation of Murfreesboro, he fell into the hands of the enemy. After three months he is partially recovered and was exchanged. He came promptly to his company but being still unable for duty, was sent to the hospital, and we hope by now, that he has been furloughed home. On Furlough - - - - Col. Pressly took leave the morning of the 18th on a short respite from military duty, to visit at home. We regret to learn that his aged father recently died in South Carolina. Back Again - - - Mr. Joseph P. Young of Abbeville district, who has been home on furlough, returned to our company on the morning of the 17th inst. He is looking quite well. ------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court in Equity James M. Hopkins and wife, vs. William Crowder and wife Bill for Partition of Real Estate It appearing that Wm. L. Burton, Wm. McGhee and his wife Dicey and Robert Burton, defendants in the above case, reside beyond the limits of the state. It is ordered that said defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint within three months from publication hereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Commissioner's Office, May 27, 1863 ------------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Jesse Jay has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Mrs. Sarah E. Jay, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 6th day of June, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 21st day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, S.P.H. Bradley and Mary E.A. Puckett have applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of William Pucket, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 12th day of June, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 27th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- PUBLIC SALE On Wednesday the 3rd of June next, will be sold, at the late residence of Andrew McIlwain, deceased, Corn, Flour, Bacon, Milch Cows and some dry Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, one Horse, one Mare, a good Buggy and excellent Harness, Farming Utinsils, Household and Kitchen Furniture. Also a few gallons of Peach Brandy. And on the same day, the growing crop of Corn, Wheat, Oats, will be sold. Sallie McIlwain, Exr'x. May 19, 1863 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, John Elkins Jr. has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John Bussey, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 6th day of June, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 21st day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D.

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Thank you for posting, the third from the end is my great grandmother Mary E. A. Puckett. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Margie PUCKET King ----- Original Message ----- From: "Candace Gravelle" <tealtree@comcast.net> To: <SCABBEVI@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 2:15 AM Subject: [SCABBEVI] newspaper abstracts for APRIL and MAY 1863 from TheAbbeville Press > NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina > for APRIL 1863, and MAY 1863 > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 10, 1863 > > FROM THE JUNIOR CORRESPONDENT, Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols. > > Shelbyville, Tenn. March 31, 1863 > > The last week has been spent on Picket. The weather was quite changeable. > We > had sunshine, clouds, rains, snow, sleet and wind. As we are not on "out > post", the enemy did not interrupt us. > > Mr. Joseph J. Kennedy of Abbeville district, being a non-conscript, was > discharged from service on the 20th ult., after serving the twelve months > for which he had volunteered. We hope that he may have a long time to > remain > at home with his family and friends. > > I regret to announce the death of another member of Capt. R.N. Chatam's > Company. Corpl. D. McD. Arnold died at Dalton, Georgia on the 14th ult., > after a protracted illness. He fell a victim to exposure of the campaign > in > Kentucky last fall. Corporal Arnold was an active and industrious young > man > at home and was a good soldier in the Army. He was possessed of many noble > traits of character and we hope that his sleep is sweet. > > ----------- > > HOUSE, LOT and CARRIAGE SHOP FOR SALE > > For the health of my family and self, I am anxious to remove to a warmer > climate, therefore I offer for sale, my house and lot on which there is a > first rate Carriage Shop, Smith Shop and Stables, together with all > necessary out buildings required for a dwelling or carriage shop. Anyone > wishing to engage in the carriage business after the War, will do well to > secure my stand. Persons wishing to purchase a residence in Abbeville, > will > please call on the subscriber at Abbeville Court House. E.J. Taylor, > Abbeville, March 10, 1863. > > ----------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Citation > > Whereas, E.O. Reagan has applied for Letters of Administration of all the > goods, chattels, rights and credits of David Edwards, late of the district > aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and > creditors > of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said > district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 6th of April > next, > to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. > This 21st day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. > William > Hill, O.A.D. > > ---------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Ordinary Court > > Whereas, William A. Gaines has applied for Letters of Administration of > all > the goods, chattels, rights and credits of T.W. Gaines, late of the > district > aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and > creditors > of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said > district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 10th of April > next, > to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. > This 26th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. > William > Hill, O.A.D. > > ---------- > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 8, 1863 > > MELONCHOLY DEATH > > Mrs. James Taggart, near Calhoun's Mills, died very suddenly last > Wednesday > morning. She appeared to be in wanted health about fifteen minutes before > she was found dead, on her bed. Her death will be sad intelligence to her > husband, Lieut. James Taggart, who is in the services on our coast in > Captain Myot's Company. She leaves an infant about two months old. > > -------- > > THE FALLEN BRAVE > > Rev. Mr. Williams performed the funeral services of Mr. Andrew McIlwain, > at > Long Cane Church last Tuesday at 12 o'clock p.m. Mr. McIlwain was a young > man highly esteemed by all who knew him and was a useful citizen. Like > many > others who have gone before him, sacrificed his life upon the altar of his > country. He was a member of Captain White's company (now Capt. Wardlaw's) > 2nd Regiment, Rifles. His remains are deposited in the Long Cane > graveyard. > > ------- > > The remains of Lieut. Jno. G. Baskins arrived at our depot on last Tuesday > evening's train. He died in a hospital in Richmond, of pneumonia on the > 1st > inst. His remains we learn will be deposited in the church yard at Rocky > River church. He was one of our most useful citizens and leaves many > friends > to regret his untimely death. > > ------- > > NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT > > Estate of Thomas H. Mauldin, deceased > > All parties interested in this estate will take notice that a settlement > of > the same will be made in the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district on > Saturday the 16th of May next. Persons having claims will present the same > on or before that date to the Administratrix, as afterwards, such will not > be noticed. Mary Mauldin, Admr'x., April 18, 1863 > > --------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Ordinary Court > > Whereas, Edmund Anderson has applied for Letters of Administration of all > the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John Anderson, late of the > district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred > and > creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for > said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 11th of May > next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be > granted. This 24th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and > sixty-three. > William Hill, O.A.D. > > ---------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Ordinary Court > > Whereas, Edward Noble has applied for Letters of Administration of all the > goods, chattels, rights and credits of Ann Green, late of Alabama, > deceased. > This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said > deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be > held at the Abbeville court house on the 11th day of May next, to show > cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This > 24th > day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, > O.A.D. > > ---------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Ordinary Court > > Whereas, John A. Stuart has applied for Letters of Administration of all > the > goods, chattels, rights and credits of James T. Buchanan, late of the > district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred > and > creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for > said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 15th day of > May next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be > granted. This 29th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and > sixty-three. > William Hill, O.A.D. > > ---------- > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 15, 1863 > > BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE > > Our community, district, state and country, are again called to mourn over > her gallant dead. The great and decisive victory won over our enemy has > been > at the expense of some of our bravest and noblest men. The death of > General > Jackson casts a gloom over our entire country. His name and fame were > household words around every fireside in our Southern Confederacy; every > soldier loved and revered him. He is now at rest and in the enjoyment of a > brighter sphere in a happier world. > > Abbeville village and district has suffered much. The list of her > illustrious dead has been swelled and the joy of the defeat of our foe is > mingled with sorrow. The dispensations of Providence are many, the great, > the good and the mighty must succumb to His will. > > Among those who fell in the late battle was Col. James M. Perrin of the > First Regiment Rifles, South Carolina Volunteers. He was a resident of > this > village; a gentleman of rare accomplishments in the legal profession; an > active and efficient member of our State Legislature; high toned, > dignified > and lastly but not least, a true christian. At home mingling with his > friends and constituents, he was gentlemanly, generous and courteous. On > the > field of conflict, he was brave and gallant. He not only had the respect > and > confidence of the officers and men under his command, but that of his > superiors. > > When the tocain of war first resounded on the coast of his native > Carolina, > he buckled on his armor and at the head of a company, repaired to the > scene > of action, Charleston. After Fort Sumter had fallen and the time for which > his company had enlisted expired, he came home and arranging his business, > again organized a company and was attached to Col. Orr's Regiment of > Rifles, > and since then, in the line of promotion, he became commander of the > Regiment, at the head of which, after passing through several terrific > battles, sacrificed his life in defense of his country. He was an old > veteran of the Mexican War and and were inured on her bloody fields to the > dispatching of the canonade, the rattling of musketry and the glittering > swords. His brilliant career is ended, the muffled drum on the banks of > the > Rappahannock sounded his last march, when he yielded to Death, his > acknowledged Commander in Chief. > > Among those who are numbered among those slain on the Rappahannock are: > > J.D. Malone > > Thos. C. Perrin > > E.C. Riley > > W.B. Riley > > J.F. Martin > > W.A. Montgomery > > All of these, of our village and district, belonging to Co. B", Col. > Perrin's Regiment. It is a matter of regret to record the fall of the > young, > promising and brave. Some of the most gifted, talented and worthy young > men > of our community have already fallen and this list only adds to its > members. > We publish in another column a full list of the casualties from our > Columbia > exchange. > > ----------- > > CASUALTIES IN THE FIRST REGIMENT, S.C.V. > > Company H > > Capt. W.T. Haskell, wounded > > C. Pinckney Seabrook, 2nd Lieut., killed > > A. Graser Miller, 2nd Lieut., severely wounded in head > > Geo. C. Mackey, 1st Sergeant, very slightly wounded > > Berry G. Benson, 1st Corporal, flesh wound in leg > > Pvt. J.W. Clark, severely wounded > > Pvt. Joseph Hilton, brushed by spent ball > > Pvt. Charles Hurley, severe wound in left arm > > Pvt. T.S. Jones, bruised by spent ball > > Pvt. Jacob Jordan, wound in right ear > > Pvt. Charles Munnerlyn, very severe wound in arm > > Pvt. Henry Owens, wound in leg > > Pvt. J.E. Parnell, wounded in leg > > Pvt. Thomas Peagler; wounded in leg > > Pvt. J.M. Scott, severely wounded in leg > > Pvt. James White, severely wounded > > Pvt. Henry Weatherford, severe wound in leg > > > > By Wm. T. Haskell, Capt. Company H, First S.C.V. > > --------- > > LIST OF WOUNDED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, May 3, 1863 > > List of Casualties of Company "I", 14th Regiment, S.C. V. > > Wounded > > Lieut. W.J. Robertson, wounded by bomb, severe > > Serg't T.A. Carter; shell wound > > Corp. J.E. Brownlee; head wound, severe, minnie ball > > Serg't George L. Bell; wounded by bomb > > Pvt. Martin Campbell; wounded by bomb, severe > > Pvt. S.A. Moss ??, wounded by minnie ball, severe > > Pvt. W.G. Christopher, wounded by minnie ball, severe > > Pvt. James Fife, severe wound, minnie ball > > Pvt. James Buntin, severe wound, minnie ball > > Pvt. A.C. Martin, wounded by shell > > Pvt. John Parnell, wounded by shell > > Pvt. A.L. Dowler, wounded by minnie ball > > Pvt. Joe Bowen, wounded by minnie ball > > W.R. White, Lieut., 14th S.C.V. > > ------------- > > LATEST BATTLE > > We clip the following from the Columbia Guardian > > We have the gratifying assurance from Rev. Mr. Barnwell that the number of > South Carolinians killed and mortally wounded in the late battle in > Virginia > is small. But among them are names which will excite a profound and > general > regret. > > The noble hearted, lofty minded James M. Perrin. Col. of Orr's regiment, > has > fallen a sacrifice. Col. Perrin was a younger brother of Col. T.C. Perrin, > a > distinguished graduate of the South Carolina college, a soldier in Mexico, > a > lawyer of many accomplishments. > > Thomas Perrin, fourth son of Col. T.C. Perrin, is now also numbered among > the dead, having met his fate in the same battle. A gallant brother of his > fell in the battles before Richmond, in advance of his company. The > brothers > are now united in death, but a fearful void is left in the hearts of their > family and friends. > > The accomplished Charles W. Boyd, Chaplain of the Company, has also paid > his > last debt. Many tears will flow, many heart pangs be felt for the gifted, > accomplished, pure and brave Charley Boyd. He was a young man of brilliant > success and most brilliant promise. > > The fall of men as we have here noticed, consecrates anew the cause of the > South and hallows it forever. > > -------- > > CASUALTIES IN LATE BATTLE > > We copy the following special dispatch from the Guardian: > > May 5th - - - The 12th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers - - - Corporal > Ellis, Company E of Lancaster District, was wounded in a skirmish, > severely. > > Richmond, May 8th - - - Casualities in Co. C, 1st S.V.V., May 3, 1863 > > Wounded > > Lieut. J.T. Proctor, leg amputated > > Lieut. Alfred Odom, wounded severely > > Corpl. W.D. Hornsby, wounded severely > > Pvt. A.H. Monteith, wounded > > Pvt. J.L. Root, wounded > > Pvt. J.C. Squier, wounded > > Pvt. R.B. Garwood, wounded > > Richmond, May 9th - - - Casualties in Co. B, 5th S.C.V. in the battle of > Chancellorsville, May 3: > > Killed > > Corpl. J.D. Malone > > Pvt. Thomas C. Perrin > > Pvt. E.C. Riley > > Pvt. J.F. Martin > > Pvt. W.A. Montgomery > > Wounded > > Lieut. J.S. Cosperan; right leg > > Lieut. B.L. McLaughlin, wounded in chest, severely > > Orderly Sergt. L.A. Wardlaw; wounded through temple, seriously > > Sergt. D.R. Puniry?, arm broken > > Corpl. S.M. Mosely, wounded in shoulder > > Pvt. W.R. Hamilton, wounded in thigh, severely > > Pvt. W.H. Hammond, wounded in hand, seriously > > Pvt. W.A. Harelson, wounded in foot, seriously > > Pvt. S.A. Hill, wounded in hand, seriously > > Pvt. J. Kutes, wounded in back and thigh, seriously > > Pvt. J.R. Puckett, wounded in leg, severely > > Pvt. R.J. White, wounded in side > > Pvt. L.B. Ramely, leg broken, seriously > > Pvt. G.W. Spear, wounded in breast > > Pvt. Arthur J. Wardlaw, wounded in thigh, severely > > Missing > > Sergt. L.A. Griffin > > R.W. Caldwell > > J.R. Joyce > > T. Townes Robertson, Captain Commanding > > --------- > > Fredericksburg, May 9th - - - Complete List of Casualties in 3rd S.C. > Regiment > > Killed > > Pvt. John Davis, Co. F > > Pvt. William Reid, Co. F > > Wounded > > Company P - - - Lieut. Gorden, slight wound > > Company E - - - Lieut. Wright, slight wound > > Company E - - - Pvt. J. Hilles, slight wound > > Company F - - -Sergt. J.H.L. East, slight wound > > Company G - - -Pvt. H.A. Fairbourne, slight wound > > Company G - - -Pct. J.P. Templeton, sligh wound > > ------ > > Richmond, April 10 - - - Casualties in Company G, 1st S.C.V. > > Killed > > G.W. Smith > > Wounded > > J.C. Walker, slight wound > > J.T.D.W. Jackson, slight wound > > > Missing > > Corporal Rhodes > > Company G, 7th S.C.V. > > Wounded > > Sergt. Bryan, severely wounded > > ------------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Ordinary Court > > Whereas, Larkin Reynolds, has applied for Letters of Administration on the > goods, chattels, rights and credits of Vincent Griffin, late of this > district, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of > the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court for the said > district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 29th of May, next, to > show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This > 13th > day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, > O.A.D. > > ---------- > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 29, 1863 > > INCIDENT AT BATTLE OF MURFREESBORO > >>From a Junior Correspondent, Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols > > May 15, 1863 > > Jno. A. Nelson, private of Co. B 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols. was detailed to > to to the rear as wagon guard on the day of the battle of Murfreesboro, > but > instead of staying in the rear, engaged with another soldier to exchange > places that he might go in with the ranks. Nelson fought gallantly until > he > fell severely wounded in the foot. He afterswards fell into the hands of > the > enemy and his foot was amputated. He has returned from their lines, having > been duly exchanged. We think it nothing but justice to place on record > such > instances of patriotism and devotion to one's country. > > We are pleased to learn that Sefg't S.A. Jordan of our Company has > returned > from Mufreesboro, having been exchanged. We learn from him that Corporal > L.D. Lee is recovering from the severe wound which he received in the > battle > of Murfreesboro. > > Mr. Alexander McCaslan of Abbeville district, has been in camp for several > days on a visit to see his son. > > May 19, 1863 - - Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols > > Pvt. J.T. Clamp of Abbeville district, a member of Capt. Addison > Clinkscales > company, was in camp a few days ago, an exchanged prisoner of war. Clamp > is > a good soldier and deserves great credit for his gallantry in the field of > the battle of Mufreesboro. In the battle he received three wounds which > were > painful, and thought by his friends to be mortal. At the evacuation of > Murfreesboro, he fell into the hands of the enemy. After three months he > is > partially recovered and was exchanged. He came promptly to his company but > being still unable for duty, was sent to the hospital, and we hope by now, > that he has been furloughed home. > > On Furlough - - - - Col. Pressly took leave the morning of the 18th on a > short respite from military duty, to visit at home. We regret to learn > that > his aged father recently died in South Carolina. > > Back Again - - - Mr. Joseph P. Young of Abbeville district, who has been > home on furlough, returned to our company on the morning of the 17th inst. > He is looking quite well. > > ------ > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Court in Equity > > James M. Hopkins and wife, vs. William Crowder and wife > > Bill for Partition of Real Estate > > It appearing that Wm. L. Burton, Wm. McGhee and his wife Dicey and Robert > Burton, defendants in the above case, reside beyond the limits of the > state. > It is ordered that said defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to > said Bill of Complaint within three months from publication hereof, or the > same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., > Commissioner's Office, May 27, 1863 > > ------------ > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Court of Ordinary > > Whereas, Jesse Jay has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, > chattels, rights and credits of Mrs. Sarah E. Jay, late of said district, > deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the > said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to > be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 6th day of June, next, to show > cause, > if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 21st day of > May, > one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. > > -------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Court of Ordinary > > Whereas, S.P.H. Bradley and Mary E.A. Puckett have applied for Letters of > Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of William > Pucket, > late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred > and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court > for said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 12th day of > June, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be > granted. This 27th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. > William Hill, O.A.D. > > -------- > > PUBLIC SALE > > On Wednesday the 3rd of June next, will be sold, at the late residence of > Andrew McIlwain, deceased, Corn, Flour, Bacon, Milch Cows and some dry > Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, one Horse, one Mare, a good Buggy and excellent > Harness, Farming Utinsils, Household and Kitchen Furniture. Also a few > gallons of Peach Brandy. And on the same day, the growing crop of Corn, > Wheat, Oats, will be sold. Sallie McIlwain, Exr'x. May 19, 1863 > > --------- > > STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District > > Court of Ordinary > > Whereas, John Elkins Jr. has applied for Letters of Administration of the > goods, chattels, rights and credits of John Bussey, late of said district, > deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the > said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to > be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 6th day of June, next, to show > cause, > if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 21st day of > May, > one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. > > -------- > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > >

Candace, I too would like to thank you very much for your endeavors, since I work during the week it is hard to get to a court or newspaper office since they have the same hours as I work. I appreciate the contribution, my PUCKETT family lived in Abbeville, SC. Thank you, Margie Puckett King ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Lou Bailey" <linloubailey@adelphia.net> To: <scabbevi@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 7:58 AM Subject: Re: [SCABBEVI] old newspapers for Abbeville County, SC, 1863 > Candace, > I'm sure your transcriptions will be appreciated by all of us with > connections to Abbeville people. I, for one, was really excited to find > your > messages in my mailbox this morning! I've wanted to get my hands on the > Abbeville Press for years, but access is difficult from a small town in > Maine. In the two articles you have posted there is a wealth of > information > for me, especially in the account of the death of Col. James M. Perrin at > Chancellorsville, who was my great-great granduncle, and Thomas Perrin, a > great granduncle. I found several other tidbits on relatives, but also > just > enjoy getting the feel of the times and the sense of what was happening in > the community. Contemporary accounts add so much to a genealogy, and I > really applaud your efforts. Are you thinking of eventually publishing > your > abstracts, as has been done with deaths and marriages from the Edgefield > Advertiser? > In whatever form you choose to get these valuable newspaper accounts out > to > us, I appreciate your efforts, thank you very much, and hope they keep > coming! > Mary Lou Perrin Bailey > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Candace Gravelle" <tealtree@comcast.net> > To: <SCABBEVI@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 1:42 AM > Subject: [SCABBEVI] old newspapers for Abbeville County, SC, 1863 > > >> Just a note to let people know that I am currently transcribing old >> newspaper articles for Abbeville Co. SC newspapers, working currently on >> 1863 to 1869 time frame. I am submitting these to the Abbeville Co. SC >> genweb archives and don't know if these are automatically posted to this >> list or not. This is the first of those that I submitted today. I don't >> know how long it takes for them to be actually posted on the genweb >> archives >> for Abbeville Co. SC. >> >> NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina >> for JANUARY 1863, FEBRUARY 1863, MARCH 1863 > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > >

Candace, I'm sure your transcriptions will be appreciated by all of us with connections to Abbeville people. I, for one, was really excited to find your messages in my mailbox this morning! I've wanted to get my hands on the Abbeville Press for years, but access is difficult from a small town in Maine. In the two articles you have posted there is a wealth of information for me, especially in the account of the death of Col. James M. Perrin at Chancellorsville, who was my great-great granduncle, and Thomas Perrin, a great granduncle. I found several other tidbits on relatives, but also just enjoy getting the feel of the times and the sense of what was happening in the community. Contemporary accounts add so much to a genealogy, and I really applaud your efforts. Are you thinking of eventually publishing your abstracts, as has been done with deaths and marriages from the Edgefield Advertiser? In whatever form you choose to get these valuable newspaper accounts out to us, I appreciate your efforts, thank you very much, and hope they keep coming! Mary Lou Perrin Bailey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Candace Gravelle" <tealtree@comcast.net> To: <SCABBEVI@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 1:42 AM Subject: [SCABBEVI] old newspapers for Abbeville County, SC, 1863 > Just a note to let people know that I am currently transcribing old > newspaper articles for Abbeville Co. SC newspapers, working currently on > 1863 to 1869 time frame. I am submitting these to the Abbeville Co. SC > genweb archives and don't know if these are automatically posted to this > list or not. This is the first of those that I submitted today. I don't > know how long it takes for them to be actually posted on the genweb > archives > for Abbeville Co. SC. > > NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina > for JANUARY 1863, FEBRUARY 1863, MARCH 1863

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NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina for APRIL 1863, and MAY 1863 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 10, 1863 FROM THE JUNIOR CORRESPONDENT, Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols. Shelbyville, Tenn. March 31, 1863 The last week has been spent on Picket. The weather was quite changeable. We had sunshine, clouds, rains, snow, sleet and wind. As we are not on "out post", the enemy did not interrupt us. Mr. Joseph J. Kennedy of Abbeville district, being a non-conscript, was discharged from service on the 20th ult., after serving the twelve months for which he had volunteered. We hope that he may have a long time to remain at home with his family and friends. I regret to announce the death of another member of Capt. R.N. Chatam's Company. Corpl. D. McD. Arnold died at Dalton, Georgia on the 14th ult., after a protracted illness. He fell a victim to exposure of the campaign in Kentucky last fall. Corporal Arnold was an active and industrious young man at home and was a good soldier in the Army. He was possessed of many noble traits of character and we hope that his sleep is sweet. ----------- HOUSE, LOT and CARRIAGE SHOP FOR SALE For the health of my family and self, I am anxious to remove to a warmer climate, therefore I offer for sale, my house and lot on which there is a first rate Carriage Shop, Smith Shop and Stables, together with all necessary out buildings required for a dwelling or carriage shop. Anyone wishing to engage in the carriage business after the War, will do well to secure my stand. Persons wishing to purchase a residence in Abbeville, will please call on the subscriber at Abbeville Court House. E.J. Taylor, Abbeville, March 10, 1863. ----------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Citation Whereas, E.O. Reagan has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of David Edwards, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 6th of April next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 21st day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, William A. Gaines has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of T.W. Gaines, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 10th of April next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 26th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 8, 1863 MELONCHOLY DEATH Mrs. James Taggart, near Calhoun's Mills, died very suddenly last Wednesday morning. She appeared to be in wanted health about fifteen minutes before she was found dead, on her bed. Her death will be sad intelligence to her husband, Lieut. James Taggart, who is in the services on our coast in Captain Myot's Company. She leaves an infant about two months old. -------- THE FALLEN BRAVE Rev. Mr. Williams performed the funeral services of Mr. Andrew McIlwain, at Long Cane Church last Tuesday at 12 o'clock p.m. Mr. McIlwain was a young man highly esteemed by all who knew him and was a useful citizen. Like many others who have gone before him, sacrificed his life upon the altar of his country. He was a member of Captain White's company (now Capt. Wardlaw's) 2nd Regiment, Rifles. His remains are deposited in the Long Cane graveyard. ------- The remains of Lieut. Jno. G. Baskins arrived at our depot on last Tuesday evening's train. He died in a hospital in Richmond, of pneumonia on the 1st inst. His remains we learn will be deposited in the church yard at Rocky River church. He was one of our most useful citizens and leaves many friends to regret his untimely death. ------- NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT Estate of Thomas H. Mauldin, deceased All parties interested in this estate will take notice that a settlement of the same will be made in the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district on Saturday the 16th of May next. Persons having claims will present the same on or before that date to the Administratrix, as afterwards, such will not be noticed. Mary Mauldin, Admr'x., April 18, 1863 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Edmund Anderson has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John Anderson, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 11th of May next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Edward Noble has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Ann Green, late of Alabama, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 11th day of May next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, John A. Stuart has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James T. Buchanan, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 15th day of May next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 29th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 15, 1863 BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE Our community, district, state and country, are again called to mourn over her gallant dead. The great and decisive victory won over our enemy has been at the expense of some of our bravest and noblest men. The death of General Jackson casts a gloom over our entire country. His name and fame were household words around every fireside in our Southern Confederacy; every soldier loved and revered him. He is now at rest and in the enjoyment of a brighter sphere in a happier world. Abbeville village and district has suffered much. The list of her illustrious dead has been swelled and the joy of the defeat of our foe is mingled with sorrow. The dispensations of Providence are many, the great, the good and the mighty must succumb to His will. Among those who fell in the late battle was Col. James M. Perrin of the First Regiment Rifles, South Carolina Volunteers. He was a resident of this village; a gentleman of rare accomplishments in the legal profession; an active and efficient member of our State Legislature; high toned, dignified and lastly but not least, a true christian. At home mingling with his friends and constituents, he was gentlemanly, generous and courteous. On the field of conflict, he was brave and gallant. He not only had the respect and confidence of the officers and men under his command, but that of his superiors. When the tocain of war first resounded on the coast of his native Carolina, he buckled on his armor and at the head of a company, repaired to the scene of action, Charleston. After Fort Sumter had fallen and the time for which his company had enlisted expired, he came home and arranging his business, again organized a company and was attached to Col. Orr's Regiment of Rifles, and since then, in the line of promotion, he became commander of the Regiment, at the head of which, after passing through several terrific battles, sacrificed his life in defense of his country. He was an old veteran of the Mexican War and and were inured on her bloody fields to the dispatching of the canonade, the rattling of musketry and the glittering swords. His brilliant career is ended, the muffled drum on the banks of the Rappahannock sounded his last march, when he yielded to Death, his acknowledged Commander in Chief. Among those who are numbered among those slain on the Rappahannock are: J.D. Malone Thos. C. Perrin E.C. Riley W.B. Riley J.F. Martin W.A. Montgomery All of these, of our village and district, belonging to Co. B", Col. Perrin's Regiment. It is a matter of regret to record the fall of the young, promising and brave. Some of the most gifted, talented and worthy young men of our community have already fallen and this list only adds to its members. We publish in another column a full list of the casualties from our Columbia exchange. ----------- CASUALTIES IN THE FIRST REGIMENT, S.C.V. Company H Capt. W.T. Haskell, wounded C. Pinckney Seabrook, 2nd Lieut., killed A. Graser Miller, 2nd Lieut., severely wounded in head Geo. C. Mackey, 1st Sergeant, very slightly wounded Berry G. Benson, 1st Corporal, flesh wound in leg Pvt. J.W. Clark, severely wounded Pvt. Joseph Hilton, brushed by spent ball Pvt. Charles Hurley, severe wound in left arm Pvt. T.S. Jones, bruised by spent ball Pvt. Jacob Jordan, wound in right ear Pvt. Charles Munnerlyn, very severe wound in arm Pvt. Henry Owens, wound in leg Pvt. J.E. Parnell, wounded in leg Pvt. Thomas Peagler; wounded in leg Pvt. J.M. Scott, severely wounded in leg Pvt. James White, severely wounded Pvt. Henry Weatherford, severe wound in leg By Wm. T. Haskell, Capt. Company H, First S.C.V. --------- LIST OF WOUNDED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, May 3, 1863 List of Casualties of Company "I", 14th Regiment, S.C. V. Wounded Lieut. W.J. Robertson, wounded by bomb, severe Serg't T.A. Carter; shell wound Corp. J.E. Brownlee; head wound, severe, minnie ball Serg't George L. Bell; wounded by bomb Pvt. Martin Campbell; wounded by bomb, severe Pvt. S.A. Moss ??, wounded by minnie ball, severe Pvt. W.G. Christopher, wounded by minnie ball, severe Pvt. James Fife, severe wound, minnie ball Pvt. James Buntin, severe wound, minnie ball Pvt. A.C. Martin, wounded by shell Pvt. John Parnell, wounded by shell Pvt. A.L. Dowler, wounded by minnie ball Pvt. Joe Bowen, wounded by minnie ball W.R. White, Lieut., 14th S.C.V. ------------- LATEST BATTLE We clip the following from the Columbia Guardian We have the gratifying assurance from Rev. Mr. Barnwell that the number of South Carolinians killed and mortally wounded in the late battle in Virginia is small. But among them are names which will excite a profound and general regret. The noble hearted, lofty minded James M. Perrin. Col. of Orr's regiment, has fallen a sacrifice. Col. Perrin was a younger brother of Col. T.C. Perrin, a distinguished graduate of the South Carolina college, a soldier in Mexico, a lawyer of many accomplishments. Thomas Perrin, fourth son of Col. T.C. Perrin, is now also numbered among the dead, having met his fate in the same battle. A gallant brother of his fell in the battles before Richmond, in advance of his company. The brothers are now united in death, but a fearful void is left in the hearts of their family and friends. The accomplished Charles W. Boyd, Chaplain of the Company, has also paid his last debt. Many tears will flow, many heart pangs be felt for the gifted, accomplished, pure and brave Charley Boyd. He was a young man of brilliant success and most brilliant promise. The fall of men as we have here noticed, consecrates anew the cause of the South and hallows it forever. -------- CASUALTIES IN LATE BATTLE We copy the following special dispatch from the Guardian: May 5th - - - The 12th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers - - - Corporal Ellis, Company E of Lancaster District, was wounded in a skirmish, severely. Richmond, May 8th - - - Casualities in Co. C, 1st S.V.V., May 3, 1863 Wounded Lieut. J.T. Proctor, leg amputated Lieut. Alfred Odom, wounded severely Corpl. W.D. Hornsby, wounded severely Pvt. A.H. Monteith, wounded Pvt. J.L. Root, wounded Pvt. J.C. Squier, wounded Pvt. R.B. Garwood, wounded Richmond, May 9th - - - Casualties in Co. B, 5th S.C.V. in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3: Killed Corpl. J.D. Malone Pvt. Thomas C. Perrin Pvt. E.C. Riley Pvt. J.F. Martin Pvt. W.A. Montgomery Wounded Lieut. J.S. Cosperan; right leg Lieut. B.L. McLaughlin, wounded in chest, severely Orderly Sergt. L.A. Wardlaw; wounded through temple, seriously Sergt. D.R. Puniry?, arm broken Corpl. S.M. Mosely, wounded in shoulder Pvt. W.R. Hamilton, wounded in thigh, severely Pvt. W.H. Hammond, wounded in hand, seriously Pvt. W.A. Harelson, wounded in foot, seriously Pvt. S.A. Hill, wounded in hand, seriously Pvt. J. Kutes, wounded in back and thigh, seriously Pvt. J.R. Puckett, wounded in leg, severely Pvt. R.J. White, wounded in side Pvt. L.B. Ramely, leg broken, seriously Pvt. G.W. Spear, wounded in breast Pvt. Arthur J. Wardlaw, wounded in thigh, severely Missing Sergt. L.A. Griffin R.W. Caldwell J.R. Joyce T. Townes Robertson, Captain Commanding --------- Fredericksburg, May 9th - - - Complete List of Casualties in 3rd S.C. Regiment Killed Pvt. John Davis, Co. F Pvt. William Reid, Co. F Wounded Company P - - - Lieut. Gorden, slight wound Company E - - - Lieut. Wright, slight wound Company E - - - Pvt. J. Hilles, slight wound Company F - - -Sergt. J.H.L. East, slight wound Company G - - -Pvt. H.A. Fairbourne, slight wound Company G - - -Pct. J.P. Templeton, sligh wound ------ Richmond, April 10 - - - Casualties in Company G, 1st S.C.V. Killed G.W. Smith Wounded J.C. Walker, slight wound J.T.D.W. Jackson, slight wound Missing Corporal Rhodes Company G, 7th S.C.V. Wounded Sergt. Bryan, severely wounded ------------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Larkin Reynolds, has applied for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Vincent Griffin, late of this district, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court for the said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 29th of May, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 13th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 29, 1863 INCIDENT AT BATTLE OF MURFREESBORO >From a Junior Correspondent, Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols May 15, 1863 Jno. A. Nelson, private of Co. B 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols. was detailed to to to the rear as wagon guard on the day of the battle of Murfreesboro, but instead of staying in the rear, engaged with another soldier to exchange places that he might go in with the ranks. Nelson fought gallantly until he fell severely wounded in the foot. He afterswards fell into the hands of the enemy and his foot was amputated. He has returned from their lines, having been duly exchanged. We think it nothing but justice to place on record such instances of patriotism and devotion to one's country. We are pleased to learn that Sefg't S.A. Jordan of our Company has returned from Mufreesboro, having been exchanged. We learn from him that Corporal L.D. Lee is recovering from the severe wound which he received in the battle of Murfreesboro. Mr. Alexander McCaslan of Abbeville district, has been in camp for several days on a visit to see his son. May 19, 1863 - - Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols Pvt. J.T. Clamp of Abbeville district, a member of Capt. Addison Clinkscales company, was in camp a few days ago, an exchanged prisoner of war. Clamp is a good soldier and deserves great credit for his gallantry in the field of the battle of Mufreesboro. In the battle he received three wounds which were painful, and thought by his friends to be mortal. At the evacuation of Murfreesboro, he fell into the hands of the enemy. After three months he is partially recovered and was exchanged. He came promptly to his company but being still unable for duty, was sent to the hospital, and we hope by now, that he has been furloughed home. On Furlough - - - - Col. Pressly took leave the morning of the 18th on a short respite from military duty, to visit at home. We regret to learn that his aged father recently died in South Carolina. Back Again - - - Mr. Joseph P. Young of Abbeville district, who has been home on furlough, returned to our company on the morning of the 17th inst. He is looking quite well. ------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court in Equity James M. Hopkins and wife, vs. William Crowder and wife Bill for Partition of Real Estate It appearing that Wm. L. Burton, Wm. McGhee and his wife Dicey and Robert Burton, defendants in the above case, reside beyond the limits of the state. It is ordered that said defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint within three months from publication hereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Commissioner's Office, May 27, 1863 ------------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Jesse Jay has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Mrs. Sarah E. Jay, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 6th day of June, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 21st day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, S.P.H. Bradley and Mary E.A. Puckett have applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of William Pucket, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 12th day of June, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 27th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- PUBLIC SALE On Wednesday the 3rd of June next, will be sold, at the late residence of Andrew McIlwain, deceased, Corn, Flour, Bacon, Milch Cows and some dry Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, one Horse, one Mare, a good Buggy and excellent Harness, Farming Utinsils, Household and Kitchen Furniture. Also a few gallons of Peach Brandy. And on the same day, the growing crop of Corn, Wheat, Oats, will be sold. Sallie McIlwain, Exr'x. May 19, 1863 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, John Elkins Jr. has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John Bussey, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 6th day of June, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 21st day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. --------

Just a note to let people know that I am currently transcribing old newspaper articles for Abbeville Co. SC newspapers, working currently on 1863 to 1869 time frame. I am submitting these to the Abbeville Co. SC genweb archives and don't know if these are automatically posted to this list or not. This is the first of those that I submitted today. I don't know how long it takes for them to be actually posted on the genweb archives for Abbeville Co. SC. NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina for JANUARY 1863, FEBRUARY 1863, MARCH 1863 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 30, 1863 CASUALTIES IN COMPANY "G", "H" and "I", 19th Regiment, S.C. Volunteers, in the Battle Of Murfreesboro, Dec. 31, 1862 We are indebted to Captain Chatham for the following list of casualties in Companies "G", "H" and "I" of the 19th Regiment, S.C. Volunteers: Co. "G", Capt. Chatham commanding: J.T. Boyd, shot in head early in action, died instantly Lt. J.M. McDonald, wounded slightly in the shoulder, protected by button on coat Sergt. S.A. Jordan, wounded severely; ball entering the right side near the loin and passing around to the front, making its exit; when last heard from, he was doing well (4th Jan.) Corpl. L.D. Lee, wounded severely; ball passing entirely through left lung; when last heard from, doing well (4th Jan.) Sergt. Sam'l Hunter, wounded in hand; returned to duty Massalon Bell, wounded slightly in hand; returned to duty Hezekiah Hall, wounded slightly in shoulder, returned to duty J.H. Johnson, wounded slightly in hip by shell; returned to duty J.A. McCallister, wounded slightly in head; returned to duty -------- Co. "H" Lt. R.F. McCaslan, Commanding Killed Robert Walker Wounded Lt. R.F. McCaslan ?? Watson, wounded severely in leg; amputated below the knee Sergt. E.J. Bellott, wounded severely in groin and face Sergt. F.M. Jay; wounded slightly in back Corpl. T.J. Wilson; wounded severely in shoulder J.C. Dowtin; wounded severely in mouth W.H. Walker, wounded severely in hip W.G. McWilliams; wounded in arm Abraham Russell, wounded in foot; returned to duty --------- Company "I", Capt. Clinkscales commanding Wounded Lt. W. N. Mattison, wounded slightly in hip; returned to duty J.T. Clamp; wounded severely in abdomen and each leg below knee D.W. Young, wounded severely in knee; since amputated above knee Henry Mattox; wounded in arm; returned to duty W.T. Young; wounded in arm R.L. Freeman; wounded slightly in hip John Johnson; wounded slightly in wrist Isaac Robinson; stunned by bomb; returned to duty The Regiment made three charges, in the first of which Col. Lythgee fell severely wounded by a minnie ball, shattering the left thigh, and died the same day about 12 o'clock p.m. from the effects of amputation. ------------ ESTATE OF EZEKIEL TRIBLE, Dec'd All persons having demands against the state of Ezekiel Trible, dec'd, are requested to hand them in at once, and those indevted to the estate will please settle their indebtedness as soon as possible, as it is desired to have the estate finally settled at an early date. W.H. Parker, Adm'r. Dec. 23, 1862 ----------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 20, 1863 State of South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, M.O. McCaslan has applied for Letters of Administration of all and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James A. Pennel, with the Will annexed, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's court for the said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 27th of February to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 10th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ------------ NEGROES FOR SALE The undersigned will sell a young negro woman and child, belonging to the estate of Miss Susan Keller, deceased, on Sale Day, in March next, at the courthouse steps in Abbeville. The woman is a good cook and washer. D.Z. Keller, Adm'r. Feb. 13, 1863 ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Equity H.S. Cason, Adm'r vs. R.C. Harkness, Adm'r, et al Pursuant to an order of the Court, I will sell at public outcry at Abbeville court house on Sale Day, in March next, the real estate described in petition of S.S. McCurry, deceased, containing 30 acres, more or less. W.H. Parker, C.E.A.D. Feb. 5, 1863 ---------- ESTATE OF DAVID KELLER, Dec'd Notice to Debtors and Creditors All persons indebted to the estate of David Keller, deceased, now due by note or account, are solicited to pay the same, and those having demands against the estate will present them, properly attested. Nancy Keller, Admr. Jan. 30, 1863 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 27, 1863 IN MEMORIAM The people of Abbeville are again called upon to mourn over the early grave of another of their most promising young men. Sergeant W.A. McCracken of Company "B", Orr's Regiment of Rifles, S.C.V., died at Richmond, Va. on the 2nd day of February 1863 of wounds received in the ever memorable battle of Fredericksburg. For nearly two months he endured with great fortitude, and calm resignation, the extreme suffering consequent upon his wounds, until "death came like a friend to relieve him of pain." He was a young man of more than ordinary talents, and possessed in an eminent degree those rare gifts of nature, which had he lived, would have made him the pride of his friends and an ornament to society. Although he had not received the benefits of a collegiate education, he had pursued his studies with great assiduity and had laid up in store much valuable knowledge. Men marked with interest the development of the hidden resources of his mind, and all beheld with pleasure the progress he was making toward distinction. His qualifications of head and heart were such as would have fitted him for the pursuit of almost any avocation in life. As a soldier he was faithful to the discharge of his duties and bore with patience the hardships and privations incident to camp life. As a companion he was social, agreeable and entertaining. As a friend he was true, confiding and affectionate. The affability of his manners, the suavity of his temper, and the natural goodness of his heart had won and endeared to him, many friends. He was a man of great moral worth, of high toned sentiment and of spotless integrity. We deeply deplore the loss of a dear friend and sincerely sympathize with his grieved mother. We feel assured, however, that he has been removed to a nobler and brighter sphere. L.W.W. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Robert Brownlee has applied for Letters of Administration on all and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Hugh Brownlee, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to appear at our next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 2nd of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 15th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 6, 1863 IN MEMORIAM Fell, in the battle of Sharpsburg, Maryland, on Sept. 17th, 1862, First Lieut. Jno. C. McCelvy, of the Saluda Riflemen, 7th S.C. Regiment. To delineate the character and do justice to the member of the virtuous dead, is both a difficult and delicate undertaking....The writer knew the deceased well and offers this tribute of sincerity, friendship and affection, profoundly regretting his inability to portray a character so noble and lovely in terms more suitable. As a gentleman, a citizen and a soldier, Lieut. McCelvy lived without reproach. He honored and adorned every station and relation to which he was called. In Edgefield, his adopted district, no man received or deserved a larger share of the public confidence and esteem. His intregrity, magnanimous spirit and dignified, but easy and courteous manners, won for him an enviable place in the friendships and affections of his fellow citizens.... When the calls of war were sounded he promptly and cheerfully obeyed the summons of his state and call of his country, by entering the Company commanded by Capt. D. Denny Throughout the first year he served well and ably as 2nd Serg't, enduring all the trials and privations with that cheerfulness that proved him a good soldier, and went to show that his whole heart was enlisted in the cause of his country. He was among the first to re-enlist when the call was made upon the twelve month's men to do so. HIs sense of duty to his county would not allow him to withhold for a moment his services. He was instrumental in getting up a re-enlisted company and when the time for organization came, he was unanimously elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Company. When the pitless shaft of death struck down our lamented 1st Lieut. J.R. Banknight, he came 1st Lieut. He was always at his post and especially if that post happened to be one of danger. On the morning before he was killed, the Company and Regiment to which he belonged had to wade the Potomoc River in order to get to the battlefield. He was sick and the writer of this sketch advised him not to cross the river. He remained for a while on the Virginia side, but a dense of duty in the hour of his country's peril overcame his sense of duty to himself and he plunged into the river and overtook his Company just as the line was being formed to go into battle. Again he was told to remain behind and take care of himself until he was well enough to fight. He quietly replied "I think I can get along. I'll try and if I can't go, I'll stop when I can't go any longer." He went to meet on that batttlefield, a patriot's and a martyr's death. To his aged father, relatives and friends, we tender the assurance of our faithful and unalterable sympathies in this their affliction. May they be prepared to meet him in that better land where war is unknown and death and separation come not. A friend and comrade. ------------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, John C. Chiles has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of William P. Sullivan, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 17th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 2nd day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ----------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, A.F. Wimbish has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John J. Wimbish, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 13th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Sam'l A. Wilson has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John L. Wilson, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Robert Jones has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Jane Jones, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 20, 1863 JAMES L. PETTIGREW The Charleston Mercury of the 12th, announces the death of James L. Pettigrew. Mr. Pettigrew was considered the ablest and most distinguished lawyer of our country. He was born in the Calhoun settlement, this district in May 1789 and descended from a Huguenot family. His grandfather had been a Pastor of a Huguenot church and had established a French Colony at New Bordeaux. He graduated in a South Carolina college in 1809, taking the high honor of his class. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court in Equity James M. Perrin and others, vs. Dudley Byrd, and others Pursuant to an Order in this case by Chief Justice O'Neall, I will sell, at Abbeville courthouse at public outcry on Sale Day in April next, nine likely slaves, viz: Cresar, Mandy, Andrew and William, Nielson, Nelly, Ellie, Robert and Rector, on a credit of 1, 2 and 3 years, with interest from the day of Sale payable annually. Wm. H. Parker, Commissioner, March 17, 1863 ----------- ESTATE OF TRAVIS BEARDEN, Dec'd Notice of Settlement All persons who may have claims against this estate are hereby notified that a final settlement of said estate will be made in the court of Ordinary for Abbeville district on the 10th day of April, next. Therefore their demands must be presented on or before that day, as afterwards, the Administrator will not notice them. A.T. Wideman, Mar. 17, 1863 ------------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, James Irwin has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Elizabeth A. Purdy,, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 21st day of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 6th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court in Equity James A. McCord and wife Sarah A. vs. Nancy Keller, J.J. Keller and others Bill for Partition It appearing to my satisfaction that J.J. Keller and James W. Keller, defendants in the above stated case, reside beyond the limits of this state, and on motion by Burt & Calhoun, ordered that the said defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint within three months from the publication of this order, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Mar. 11, 1863 ---------- EXECUTOR'S NOTICE As Executor of M.S. Mann, I will sell on Sale Day in April next, a prime young fellow, about seventeen years of age, on a credit of twelve months, with interest from date. Armistead Burt, March 11, 1863 -------- ESTATE OF DAVID CLARY, Dec'd Notice is hereby given to all parties interested in this estate, that the same will be settled in the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, on Friday, the third day of April next. Should there be any outstanding debts against said estate, the parties claiming must present the evidence of the same on or before that date as no notice will be given such claims thereafter. Matthew McDonald, Adm'r. March 12, 1863 ----------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 27, 1863 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Samuel Jordan has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of David A. Jordan, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th day of April next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ----------