This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IeB.2ACI/107 Message Board Post: SOUTH CAROLINA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL WORKSHOP FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 9 - 10, 2004 SOUTH CAROLINA ARCHIVES AND HISTORY CENTER This is your reminder about “Research and Reunions” in South Carolina. It’s time to make your plans to attend one of the best kept secrets in the South: two summer days devoted to genealogy research, learning, and networking. We continue to schedule this Workshop during the week when many families plan reunions, homecomings or family picnics. We hold it in the facilities of the South Carolina State Archives, which is just “down the road” from several major Southern and Carolina research facilities. We plan activities that will appeal to the beginner and the expert. We focus on things that are important to people who volunteer their time to help others enjoy family history and genealogy. And of course, we love it when “long lost” cousins are discovered during the Workshop. Here are the “basics” about the workshop and a special session for the public. And don’t forget to visit the SCGS website for updates about the program, registration materials, and hotel reservations - www.scgen.org ________________________________________ The 33rd Annual Workshop of the South Carolina Genealogical Society (SCGS)* will be held Friday and Saturday, July 9th – 10th, at the South Carolina Archives and History Center, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia. This year’s Workshop has a special session “Treasures from the Attic” which is open to the public. It begins on Friday at 10:00 and continues through the early afternoon. This is your opportunity to have a one-on-one consultation with experts in the history and preservation of family heirlooms. Individuals with family Bibles, photographs, quilts, documents, military memorabilia and other family heirlooms will be matched with an expert from either the South Caroliniana Library, South Carolina State Museum, or the Lexington County Museum for a consultation. Harvey S. Teal, author of Partners With The Sun: SC Photographers, 1840 – 1940, will also be available to examine antique photographs. Experts will guide individuals in the “next steps” to take in preserving family heirlooms. A small fee of $5.00 per item is requested to defray the costs of the event. Advance reservations may be made to insure adequate time is available with appropriate experts. However, SCGS and its partners will try to accommodate “walk-ins” on a first-come, first-served basis. (If you can’t make the Workshop, but have a relative who wants help in preserving heirlooms or other sentimental items from a family or organization – this is the place to send them for assistance.) The Genealogy Session begin with Registration at 12:00 noon on Friday. Friday’s afternoon sessions begin with SCGS Workshop’s featured speaker, Tony Burroughs. Here is a listing of presenters and sessions for Friday afternoon. Pat Crowe (Preserving Family Memories), Sherry Cawley (Beginning Genealogy), Dr. Lloyd Johnson (Gideon Gibson: Colonial Free Person of Color), Horace Harmon (Genealogical Research Through Textiles), Steven D. Tuttle (SC Archives On-line), Brent H. Holcomb (German Research in SC), John H. Smith (NC Religious Repositories), and Brenda J. Smothers (Genealogical Case Study: SC to AL). When you finish, join us at the Speakers’ Reception and a Booksigning. Then perhaps top your evening off with dinner and late night “real live chats” with other participants. On Saturday morning, we’ll begin with some early morning networking. We can confirm at least one roundtable at this point, knowing others may develop in the coming weeks. The African–American Genealogical Roundtable will featuring Tony Burroughs, Brenda Smothers and Scott Wilds. Saturday’s opening general session will begin at 9:30 a.m. The sessions on Saturday will feature nationally recognized speakers including Harvey S. Teal (History of SC Photography), Tony Burroughs (Identifying Slave Owners). Other presenters will include Chloe Tonney, Shaunette Crawford and Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr. as well as speakers from Friday’s sessions. Saturday’s include: Beginning Genealogy, Fundraising for Genealogical Programs and Projects, Family Legends, On-line African – American Genealogy, SC Equity Case Study, SC Genealogical Records in Virginia, and Organizing Paper Files in Computer Age. Numerous displays featuring genealogical books, software, maps, charts, and information from all areas of the state will also be featured. The cost of pre-registration is $22.00 for SCGS members and $27.00 for non-members. Registration fees include all workshop materials and access to the Archives Research Room on Saturday (normally closed to the public). A catered lunch on Saturday is offered for an additional $8.00. Registration the day of the event is an additional $5.00. For additional information contact: Lynn W. Lee, Registrar 2004 SCGS Summer Workshop P.O. Box 175 Hartsville, SC 29551 (843) 383-5212 Want help in travel planning? Bringing kids? A spouse that would rather play golf or shop than sit at a microfilm reader? The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau is ready to assist you. Let them know you are coming for the SCGS “Genealogy” Workshop. Call 1-800-264-4884 or visit their website at www.columbiacvb.com. *SCGS is a nonprofit organization.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IeB.2ACI/106.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you much... Teresa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IeB.2ACI/106.1 Message Board Post: Hi Teresa, The Chisholms were a prominent family in the Beaufort District, S.C. I have been researching my family line in the SC Lowcountry for a long time and have seen this name extensively. Alexander R. Chisholm first appears in the Beaufort District Census for 1820. I do not see him in the 1830 nor the 1840 list but in 1850, an Argent Chisholm (76 yr. old female) appears with an H. Chisholm (30 yr. old male). A Chisolm home is noted on an 1873 map that I have of Beaufort County. If you search the Lowcountry records, you should be able to find quite a lot on this family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chisholm Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IeB.2ACI/106 Message Board Post: Looking for ANY information regarding the Chisholm families in South Carolina. I'm searching for my gggrandfather and his ancestors. Thanks, Teresa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IeB.2ACI/105 Message Board Post: South Carolina's Cemetery Laws are flawed and should be rewritten. Our lawmakers have been doing nothing more than applying patches in response to public outcry. Some landowners who have cemeteries located on their property are preventing descendants from visiting and maintaining the graves of their love-ones. A cemetery is a place not only for the burial of the dead, but for an expression of love and respect by the living for the dead. Descendants should have the Private Property right of burial, visitation, maintenance and beautification of graves. South Carolina lawmakers need to compare their current cemetery laws against what other "more progressive" states have done. Our governor should also hire a consulting firm who specializes in cemetery law. Only then will our cemetery laws be rewritten with intelligence. Things need to change... send your e-mails of concern to Governor Mark Sanford. – Address: Office of the Governor, Box 12267, Columbia, SC 29211 – Phone: 803-734-2100 & Fax 803-734-5167 – E-mail: governor@govoepp.state.sc.us – E-mail Form: http://www.scgovernor.com/Contact.asp?sitecontentid=33 – Website: http://www.scgovernor.com/ Paul M Kankula - nn8nn kankula1@innova.net SC GenWeb "Golden Corner" Coordinator Anderson: http://www.rootsweb.com/~scandrsn/ Oconee: http://www.rootsweb.com/~scoconee/oconee.html Pickens: http://www.rootsweb.com/~scpicke2/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blake, Bennett, Benjamin, Mobley, Stinson, Watson, Rogers, Flowe Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IeB.2ACI/104 Message Board Post: Hello Researchers, I am looking for any information on the following Blakes: Blake Pheobe 50 H B 50/1830 WD Perry Blake 12/1868 GS Mary Blake 5/1875 GD John Blake 3/1877 GS Per 1880 Waxhaw, Lancaster, SC census. Pheobe Blake is been the brick wall in my research. In the Lancaster census there were a few Blake listed in the census. After reveiw the Beaufort, SC census in 1870-80. There are many Blakes listed. If these names sound familiar, or you are very knowledgable of this Blake, I would like to share information. If interested in seeing a picture of Mary Blake, look for her on the Blake surname message board on ancestry. com. Jill Burch

ROBERTS Family Tree http://home.comcast.net/~clg123/index.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells and Benton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IeB.2ACI/100 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on William W. Wells and Mary Benton Wells. They were living in the Allendale/Barnwell area , according to the 1880 census, along with their 6 children--Thomas,Mary,John,James,Mattie and Alice. Thomas,Mary,John,James and Mattie were married in Georgia in the early 1890's. Alice's whereabouts are unknown.

1867 LETTER of ADMINISTRATION BEAUFORT SC by M. Shuman Jeremiah Parnell, deceased eBay Item number: 3908728087

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IeB.2ACI/99 Message Board Post: Looking for relatives of Andrew Jackson Lamb.He was born in Jacksonville Fla. in 1946 with a last name of Finerty or Hopkins. He was adopted by the Lamb family in the late 40's. His last address was Hilton Head Island.He has a older brother name Dave who would like to meet him.

Still looking for info on these families...and any allied family contact...thanks for taking the time to read this...any teeny tiny clue/lead would be hugely appreciated...gail harris JOHN WILLIAM HARRIS (misc info (some not verified/documented) as of 26 October 2002 / bgh) Born 8 May 1855 in South Carolina / Died 7 Nov 1918 in Pasco County, Florida / Buried in Dukes Cemetery, Groveland, Lake County, Florida Parents listed on Death Certificate: Father - (john?) William Harris, born South Carolina Note - think john was later added - may not be accurate I suspect his father is William H. Harris, possible oldest son of William & Celia Roberts Harris who migrated from Colleton County, South Carolina (1850 Census) to Polk County, Florida (1870 Census). This William H. Harris is an entirely different "hunt" & have found lot of info on him, which indicates he was a very colorful character & the "ladies" man & probably a bigamist. Mother - (given name unknown) Langdale, born South Carolina Note - I suspect that his mother is Elizabeth "Betsy" Caroline Langdale, daughter of John & Jane Guthrie Langdale.found the Langdale's on the 1850 & 1860 & 1870 & 1880 census for Colleton County, SC.also found Wm. H. Harris & wife, Elizth C., & son, William, & daughter, Jane, on the 1860 census for Colleton County, SC, living next door to the Langdale' s.found "William Harris, age 16, living with Langdale's on the 1870 census.family rumor is that William H. Harris returned from the civil war & found his wife & daughter dead - possibly murdered during the war.he & his son then migrated to Florida - probably to Polk County, where William & Celia Roberts Harris had homestead, along with their daughter, Sarah Ann Harris who married John W. Costine. Spouse: Nancy C Watson born 1855? in Georgia (daughter of William Jordan & Susan Wilson Watson) Date of Marriage: 6 Nov 1879 in Sumter County, Florida John W & Nancy C Harris on 1880 Census for Sumter County, Florida John & Nancy Harris & their children on 1885 Florida State Census for Sumter County, Florida Children with Nancy C. Watson Harris: Oscar Samuel Harris born 9 Sep 1880 married McCall on 1920 Lake Co Thomas Jefferson Harris born 20 Feb 1882 married Cooper on 1910 & 1920 Pasco Co Susan Ida Harris born 15 Sep 1883 married Thomas Sarah E. Harris born 15 Sep 1886 married Cooper on 1910 & 1920 Pasco Co Josephine Harris born 1891? married Williams on 1910 Pasco Co & 1920 Dade Co Spouse: Tryphenia Wilson McDuffie (previously married to Archibald McDuffy 1877, Lowndes Co, Ga) - born 1863? in Georgia (on 1880 Sumter Co) (note - could Tryphenia Wilson be related to Susan Wilson??) ** Date of Marriage: 14 Apr 1892 in Sumter/Lake County, Florida John W. & Tryphenia Harris & their children on 1910 Census for Lake County, Florida Children with Tryphenia Wilson McDuffie Harris: Oveda/Ovida Harris born 1895? married Hopson on 1920 Polk Co Lizzie Eva Harris born 1896? married Futch on 1920 Volusia Co John William Troop Harris born 30 Oct 1897 married Combee on 1920 Polk Co Step Children: Spurgeon McDuffie born 3 Oct 1886 married Barker on 1920 Lake Co Margaret L. McDuffie born 30 Jan 1886 married Snyder/Snider/Schneider Will of John William Harris, aka J. W. Harris aka Billy Harris aka John W. Harris, dated 18 Oct 1918, lists these heirs: O. S. Harris of Umatilla, Florida Mrs. H. A. Thomas of Cleveland, Ohio T. J. Harris of Ehren, Florida Mrs. Charles Cooper of Odessa, Florida Mrs. E. B. Snider of Brunswick, Georgia Mrs. Oveda Hopson of Mascott, Florida Miss Eba Harris of Mascott, Florida Troop Harris of Mascott, Florida Mrs. L. L. Williams of Larkin, Florida Spurgeon McDuffie of Port Tampa, Florida Mrs. J. W. Harris of Mascott, Florida Note: I have been unable to find this family on the 1900 census for Florida.either they were omitted, living with another Harris family, the surname is totally misspelled, not in Florida at that time, or as I really suspect - the entire family was abducted by aliens.it is a huge mystery for me.I have additional info on marriages, cemeteries, etc. not posted here. Updated 121602 **041404 update: have since discovered that Tryphenia Wilson is the daughter of G. M. T. Wilson aka George Milford Troup Wilson.he is the brother of Susan Wilson.so Nancy C Watson & Tryphenia Wilson are 1st cousins.the Watson & Wilson families are from Lowndes/Irwin/Brooks county area of Georgia.migrated to Florida.Wilson family on the 1880 census for Orange Co, FL.Watson family on 1880 census for Sumter Co, FL.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tuten, Patterson, Hudson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IeB.2ACI/2.14.1 Message Board Post: Hello I am a decendant of this Zachariah Tuten and yes he had a Daughter with Alley Dickson/ Dixon. Zachariah's first wife was a Cherokee Indian not sure id Alley was or not. Zachariah was born in Beaufort County Abt 1768 ? and died in Roane County Tennessee in 1867.

Is anyone researching a Jeremiah A. Yates? I found him on the 1830 census as head of household in Beaufort Co. This Jeremiah had a son the right age to be my Isaac Yates that I am looking for. All I know about Isaac is that he was born in SC before migrating to MS as an adult. There are only a limited number of Yates in SC in 1830 that could be Isaac's father so I am narrowing it down fast! michele simmons lewis Michele Simmons Lewis USGenWeb Coordinator McDuffie Co, GA www.rootsweb.com/~gamcduff *** All outgoing mail checked by Norton AntiVirus ***

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rogers, Nail Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IeB.2ACI/98 Message Board Post: I am looking for information about my gggrandfathe John Westly Rogers, Sr., born 1802 in South Carolina; died 1855 in Itawamba Co., MS. He married Missiniah Nail September 04, 1833 in Lowndes Co., AL. I am looking for his parents and his siblings. Thanks

Hi!! My Beufort names are Richard DAVIS, son of Jessee and Richard's wife Elizabteh PORTER. Richard died about 1842 in Beufort and his cousin, Richard Williams DAVIS administered the estate for the children: Elizabeth M, Benjamin James, Robert R, Elvira C, Laura S, Julius Capus, and (my third gr-grandmother) Sarah Jane. Only thing I have on Elizabeth PORTER is app birthdate of 1790-1800. She relinquished all rights to the estate and guardianship of the children. Maybe she remarried soon after richard's death. Richard was born in St Peter's Parish. His cousin Richard, who administered the estate was the son of Richard DAVIS, Sr and wife Lydia WILLIAMS. Richard Williams DAVIS died in 1891 in his home at the Shirley Community in Beufort. Any info appreciated. jean in Tucson

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Steven Stymiest. I am 46 years old, retired USAF and live in Rock Hill, South Carolina. I have been researching my family history since 1986. I am the coordinator for Saving Graves South Carolina, as well as Saving Graves York County, South Carolina. I am also the coordinator for South Carolina Ghost Towns at ALHN & AHGP and York County, South Carolina at ALHN & AHGP. ALHN is the American Local History Network and AHGP is the American History and Genealogy Project. I would like to invite you to visit and participate in all of these web sites. Help us preserve our history and heritage. What is Saving Graves? Saving Graves is dedicated to providing leadership, education and advocacy in preserving and restoring endangered and forgotten cemeteries. What is Saving Graves South Carolina? Saving Graves South Carolina is the state website for the collection of information on endangered and forgotten cemeteries, as well as a center for documenting, recording and providing a central location for cemetery transcriptions. It also is a central location for links to State Cemetery preservation law, State Government, State Law Enforcement, Endangered Cemeteries, State Cemetery Index, Cemetery Locating Services, and Statewide Preservation Groups. The information contained within these websites is provided as a public service and is submitted by its users. Saving Graves makes no guarantee that the information is current or accurate. Readers should make every attempt to verify the information before acting on it. State and county websites are volunteer operated. Volunteers are need for all counties. York and Spartanburg counties have been adopted. The South Carolina state site is located at: http://www.savinggraves-us.org/sc/ . For volunteer information, go to http://www.savinggraves.org/about/volunteer/county.htm . For any other questions on Saving Graves, please check out: http://www.savinggraves.org/about/mission.htm. To volunteer for a county, contact me at scarolina@savinggraves.org . York County at ALHN/AHGP is a county website for those of researching our family histories. You can visit this site at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~scyork2 . South Carolina Ghost Towns is a site dedicated to the towns which have been abandoned or just lost a great many of there population throughout the years. These towns may be nothing more than ruins or they may have some homes and businesses that are in disrepair or they may have some individuals still living there. Please check the site out at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~scghstwn/ . Thanks again for this opportunity. Hope to see you in your internet travels. Steven Stymiest Saving Graves South Carolina Coordinator Saving Graves York County Coordinator South Carolina Ghost Towns Coordinator York County, South Carolina Coordinator

Hi. I have been here for quite a few days, and am glad to see a message go by. I began to wonder if I was here alone. :) The names that I am interested in ...........STANYARNE, RIVERS, PARIS, (Parris, Pearis etc) COLLINS. Anyone else??? I hope.............. Diane in Iowa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Field/Fields Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IeB.2ACI/17.1 Message Board Post: I am have in search of my surname Field/Fields in S.C. I have located a Cane Field in Beaufort on the 1900 census record, but I am not sure if this family is apart of my family tree. Who is James Fields? I have found my g g grandparents in Pickens S.C on the 1870 Census record. Maybe there may be a connection. Can you give more information. Angie Fields afields36@sbcglobal.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WARNER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IeB.2ACI/97.1 Message Board Post: when i was trying to track down a classmate for reunion info - i found a website/message board for locating marines...do not have the link anymore...but i think the military community could & would help you out...and posting some queries on the message boards for his last known location might flush something out...have you tried the white pages online?? or your local american legion group?? good luck!