Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1426 Surname: Hanks ------------------------- Hencoop Creek is in Craytonville comm. of Belton, Anderson county on Hiway 252. And Rocky River is in Anderson county ,too.

I think that the Co. should be Creek. Hencoop Creek runs off of Rocky River in the Martin District according to the 1877 map of Anderson County. Rocky River was the boundary between Hall District and Martin District. I see where a J. Hanks owned land on Hencoop Creek right before it becomes (or rather these two creeks become Hencoop) Cherokee Creek and what looks like Cook Creek. To repeat myself: Hencoop Creek is in the Martin District; Rocky River is the boundary between Hall and Martin Districts. Hope this helps. A. Deason Smith SC

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1425 Surname: Hanks ------------------------- I do not have access to SC (Anderson Co.)Confederate rosters. Can someone who does, tell me if James T. Hanks was listed as a Confederate soldier from Anderson County? By family tradition, he made hats for the Confederate Army. Does anyone have information to support this? I would like to hear from anyone researching James T. Hanks or anyone in his family.

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1422 Surname: Hanks ------------------------- I have information stating that in 1853 Luke Hanks II disposed of acreage "on Hencoop Co. of Rocky River. I was under the impression that all of Luke Hanks' land was located in Anderson County, but I can't think of anything else that "co." would represent other than county. Can someone tell me where Hencoop Co. is located? The sale of this land is reportedly substantiated on pg. 363 of a Deed Book, however, the info doesn't state that this deep book is in Anderson County. Also, can someone tell me if Rocky River runs through the Martin Dist. Any help will be appreciated.

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1420 Surname: SMITH, TOLLISON, ESKEW, KELLEY ------------------------- Do you have access to the Anderson Newspapers in 1904. W P SMITH died 16 November 1904. I would like to have any information from this obit and would like to know how I could get a copy. His wife was Dicey Unknown. Children were: Anna b April 22, 1847, Cornelia b abt. 1847, Matilda b abt. 1849, Micajah b abt. 1853, and James H. b abt. 1847. I will appreciate any little tid-bit. Marion

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1419 Surname: Howard ------------------------- Your McAlisters lived slightly east of Starr in Varrenes close to that Flat Rock Presbyterion Church. You'll find the family in the various censuses in Anderson. You'll find them on the 1877 map of Anderson County. Sometimes the name in some of Anderson records has a Co instead of an A.

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1417 Surname: Dean, James ------------------------- My ancestor Samuel Dean was a good friend of Harmon Cummins. (See the History of Anderson Book) then I'll tell you much more. Yes, I know the Junkin family was in Anderson. I have acquired a lot on the Cummins family as I've researched my Dean family. I also have a lot on the James family (Gwendolyn m. Samuel Dean and Mary m. Harmon Cummins). The Vandiver book gives a lot of good info but like everything else, facts given 2nd(3rd)hand, "that's not quite the whole story". Yes, much more of the Dean family remained in Anderson County that Mrs. Vandiver indicated. After all they even had a small town of them. Dean Station. Your Harmon Cummins lived to be quite old and many of his children remained in Anderson in the 1800's. Contact me if you're interested in Deans.

Which Smith Chapel? There was one that disbanded before the turn of the 20th century. It was called Smith Methodist Chapel # 2 to seperate it from the other. The other, I think is toward Lake Hartwell from Anderson. Sorry I can't help any more. A. Deason Smith SC Elrod, Smith, Howard, Skelton, Leonard, Duncan, Deason

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1416 Surname: McAlister, Tucker, Clark, Cain ------------------------- I would like to find the obituary for Hezekiah McAlister, born 1852-died 1910 in Anderson County, S.C. I don't know the month or day. He and his wife Katurah are buried at Varennes Presbyterian Church south of Anderson. They are my great-grandparents. I need to find the obituary in hopes that it will tell me who Hezekiah's parents are for sure. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Jim McAlister

I have GAMBRELLS in Anderson County, but I'm not sure if they tie into yours. If you want to write me at this address, we will try to investigate and see. Glad to share what I have.... Godspeed... Dolores Pringle

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1415 Surname: Bargoil ------------------------- I am originally from Anderson County. My Grandma was Pearl Bargoil Durham and was a younger sister to your Grandmother, Leila Timms. Leila lived in Piedmont, S.C. Their parents were Joseph Jacob Bargoil and Emma Gillespie Bargoil. My Grandma Pearl died in September 1980 at 75. She had cancer. I would love any info. you have on the family, past and present. Suzanne

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1414 Surname: CHAMBLEE, HERRING, BURRISS, OVERTON ------------------------- Searching for gravesite of Benjamin W. CHAMBLEE, b. ca 1765; d. ca Dec. 1846 in Anderson Co. Sons James Burriss and Robert Thompson are buried at Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Anderson. I will appreciate hearing from anyone with info or researching the CHAMBLEE line.

I have a partial record of a marriage of J. P. Snell of Mecklenburg Co. , NC and Tippah Co., MS that suggest his first wife may have been a Miss Tims. James Pringle Snell's son James Quay Snell's TX death certificate says that his mother was a Miss Tims. Does this connect with any of your Timms? Cordelia

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1413 Surname: Gentry, Fain, Prince ------------------------- I have ancesters buried there, also the Church moved some time ago down into Iva, but the old Good Hope Cemetery is still there. I live in Anderson only about 8 miles from there. Maybe we can share info. thanks Ron email: rburdette@aautomation.com

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1412 Surname: Moore ------------------------- Hey Kristy, Thanks for getting in touch with me. Since I posted the inquiry, I had found the information you listed in the 1850 Anderson County Census. But it's people like you who make genealogy an enjoyable hobby. Many times when you can't find something, along comes someone like you to help. I really appreciate you taking the time to contact me. Hope you have a great day. Ronald

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1411 Surname: McCollum, Smith ------------------------- Could anyone help me locate old records or minutes from the Smith Chapel Church in Anderson County, SC? I need to research the family of Robert Ebenezer Smith McCollum, who I think may be connected to the Smiths of Smith Chapel Church.

we have the newest version of the WADE gedcom and wordpad available for anyone who might want it. i sent a pile out yesterday but if i missed anyone, please contact me PERSONALLY at jnevar@mediaone.net we have tried to be as accurate as possible, but remember many people have contributed to this work and there may be errors, please use this as a base to work on your research. june

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1410 Surname: ------------------------- 227-223 Anderson co 1850 John Moore 51 SC Jane 42 J. M. 17 male twins M. 17 female Eveline 14 Elizabeth 12 John 8 Virgil 1

Posted on: Anderson County, SC Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/SC/Anderson?read=1409 Surname: Willingham ------------------------- John Willingham d1896 Belton S.C. Wife Nancy Markus Willingham d.1896 Belton S.C. Both are buried in Belton Cemetary.

Thought I would post this since I have seen no prior references to it. Dean Craft w4ihk@mindspring.com * * * * * * * * * * Anderson, South Carolina, at one time in the past, operated a facility known as "The County Home". This facility had responsibility for the overall care of those who could not provide for themselves or who had little or no assistance available through family or friends. There was a cemetery associated with the facility but it had been long forgotten until the 1999 time frame. The cemetery was rediscovered as land was cleared and construction started on a group of convention and recreational facilities. Small ground level stones have been placed on each spot that has been identified as a grave. These stones contain only a simple floral scroll. To the extent possible, those buried in the cemetery have been identified. Each individual has been remembered by having their name placed on a plaque that is attached to a single monument. Each plaque contains 4 names. The Anderson County Home Cemetery is located approximately 4 miles north of the center of the city of Anderson. >From the County Court house, travel north for three miles on North Main Street to the intersection of Mall Road (on your left). Turn left into Mall Road and travel (to the 3rd traffic light) approximately 1 mile where you will see the Anderson Civic Center on your right. The cemetery is on your left, although it is hidden from view at this angle of approach. Make a quick U turn at the traffic light and come back approximately 100 yards. Turn right at the sign identifying the "Anderson County Recycling and Educational Center" and then look immediately your left. Observe a long white picket fence near a covered picnic area. The cemetery is adjacent to the picnic structure. A single monument, with multiple plaques honors those buried in the Anderson County Home Cemetery by noting their name and date of death. Mr. Silas Adams 5-2-1943 Mr. Sam Brown 1-23-43 Mr. Riley Caroll 11-29-51 Mrs. Josie Cleaves 10-3-46 Mr. Pete Formnek 6-4-49 Mr. John Lankfor Gentry 1-13-1918 (*) Mr. Andy Gilliam 9-13-41 Mr. Floyd Greenleaf 11-11-57 Mr. Thomas James 8-18-53 Mr. John Johnson 6-4-39 Mrs. Vanna Johnson 9-11-39 Mr. James Kennedy 7-25-53 Mrs. Lizzie Moore 9-22-56 Mr. W. C. Moore 5-30-39 Mr. Ernest Parks (No date provided) Mr. Siras Parshell 1-17-40 Mrs. Genola Ella Smith Pitts 10-9-57 Mr. Warren Roach 2-1-54 Mrs. Mary Sears 7-15-50 Mr. John Sherard 1-10-41 Mrs. L. C. Stafford 2-24-54 Mr. C. L. Woffenbarger 1956 (**) Mrs. Arthenia Thompson 2-2-53 Mr. George Williams 6-29-39 Mrs. Thelma Lacount 4-13-59 Mr. Arthur Manning 1-21-41 Mr. Martin McKinney 1-12-51 Mr. Forest Moore 2-4-51 Mr. James Gulley (No date provided) Mr. James Harrison 10-16-50 Mr. Sherrard Hill 9-11-49 Mrs. Millie Hunt 2-1-41 Mr. Jimmie Coker 5-13-47 Mrs. Martha Devorex 4-26-42 Mr. Perry Evans (no date provided) Mr. W. E. Farmer 12-26-63 There are three grave markers (in the cemetery) containing names and/or information as noted below but not found on the monument plaques: A partial stone with the name Berry Bryant and date June 14, 1906 A funeral home style marker: Mrs. Thelma Le Count 1959 A funeral home style marker: Senola A. E. Pitts 1895 - 1956 The monument plaques note two individuals for which there are also partial grave stones containing information not found on the plaques. * The stone for John Lankfor Gentry notes that his name is "James Lankfor Gentry" and provides his dates of birth and death: October 10, 1836 and January 13, 1918 ** The stone for C. L. Woffenbarger gives years of birth and death: 1892 -- 1956 * * * * * * * * * *