The link listed below is an excellent tool but should not be considered to be a totally complete listing of ALL soldiers both Union and Confederate. If you are fairly sure you have a name that should be a soldier and that man doesn't show up on the Park Service's data base you dig into other data bases before giving up. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janean Ray" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 11:58 AM Subject: [SCCHEST2] Fw: Civil War > I received this link today and wanted to pass it on incase someone did not > know about it. > > Pass it on. Janean > site. > > Yes, if I understood your question correctly, > > there is a very good central site you can go to to find out if > > someone served in the Civil War. The site is a > > National Park Service site at: > > > > http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/index.html > > > > It allows you to look up people by name, regiment, > > state, etc. Good luck. > > > > > > ==== SCCHEST2 Mailing List ==== > If you have a Family Reunion scheduled that ties in with Chester County, SC, please > email me at [email protected] and I will post your information on our > website and here on the list! > > >

I received this link today and wanted to pass it on incase someone did not know about it. Pass it on. Janean site. > Yes, if I understood your question correctly, there is a very good central site you can go to to find out if > someone served in the Civil War. The site is a > National Park Service site at: > > http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/index.html > > It allows you to look up people by name, regiment, > state, etc. Good luck. >

I am trying to find information on a church by the name of: Beaver Creek Baptist Church. Also, I am interested in the names and locations of the churches which would have been attended in the early 1820's. Frankie Brandt

John Kerry Family Tree posted I have posted the Family Tree of Presidential Candidate John Kerry at http://www.shamema.com/pafg631.htm#20055 I have not yet been able to prove that he is related by blood to President George W. Bush, but I believe that I will be able to prove that soon. The Family Tree of President George W.Bush is posted at http://www.shamema.com/pafg523.htm#14854 Sam Sloan

I received the following, did not know if any of you out there might have ties to this family and want this book. -----Original Message----- From: bjorkland [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Publication of "Family History" (2003) HIGGINSON BOOK COMPANY 148 WASHINGTON STREET PO BOX 778 SALEM MA 01970 978/745-7170 FAX: 978/745-8025 [email protected] ANNOUNCING THE PUBLICATION OF A Family History of Charles Leland Sonnichsen and Augusta Pauline (Jones) Sonnichsen/Schwidetzky. Compiled and Written by Philip Sonnichsen. Higginson Book Company is pleased to announce the publication of A Family History of Charles Leland Sonnichsen and Augusta Pauline (Jones) Sonnichsen/ Schwidetzky written by Philip Sonnichsen. Every member of the Sonnichsen/Schwidetzky and allied families who is interested in history and their family heritage will want to have a copy of A Family History of Charles Leland Sonnichsen and Augusta Pauline (Jones) Sonnichsen/ Schwidetzky. This fully illustrated genealogy traces the lines of the family from the arrival of Momme Melf and Jette Caroline (Detlefsen) Sonnichsen aboard the Deutschland on October 25, 1866 at Castle Garden, New York. Data is presented through a descending ancestral chart with explanatory narratives, and includes allied families of Adair, Bonnell, Burwell, Clifton, Glover, Gunn, Hults [Hulse/Hultz], Paxton, Qualtrough, and more. By way of demonstrating the thoroughness of Sonnichsen's presentation, the Adair line begins with Robert FitzGerald de Adair, b. ca 1366 in Limerick, Ireland and follows the lineage through the arrival of Thomas Adair from Antrim into Pennsylvania and his three sons: James, Joseph, and William. The Cliftons trace their heritage to the immigrant Thomas Clifton who migrated into Barbados in the 1650s; the Hulses through Richard Hulse who settled on eastern Long Island before 1670; and the Paxtons from James (b. 1640) and his son Samuel, who initially settled in the Marsh Creek Valley of Lancaster, PA. Of the various lines which have emerged from Samuel's 22 children, Sonnichsen's is the most comprehensive treatment of the "South and Southwest Paxtons" (Descendants of Benjamin and Frances [Lofton] Paxton). A Family History of Charles Leland Sonnichsen and Augusta Pauline (Jones) Sonnichsen/Schwidetzky is a 204-page book, and is available from Higginson Book Company for $34.00 each softcover and $46.00 each deluxe hardcover plus $4.95/shipping. To take advantage of this offer, please send MasterCard/Visa information via e-mail, telephone, or fax. To order with a check/money order, please send to address above. Actual size, 14 x 8 1/2" Printed on acid-free paper; black hardcover binding is Class-A archival-quality, with gold leaf stamping on the spine.

Is there anyone in Chester Co. who is able to take photos of markers in the old burying grounds there? I'm looking for photos of the Vincent Brown Family Burying Ground and the James Atkinson Family Burying Ground. I live in Paris, TX and can't get to Chester Co. Thanks! Dianne Erwin -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 8:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SCCHEST2] Re: SCCHEST2-D Digest V04 #5 I'm the Glen Stevenson who posted the pictures in Paul's Graveyard. My E-mail is [email protected] Glen Stevenson ==== SCCHEST2 Mailing List ==== If you have a Family Reunion scheduled that ties in with Chester County, SC, please email me at [email protected] and I will post your information on our website and here on the list!

Thank you, Glen. I have forwarded your response to Jim. Mike McGarity Chester Admin -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 9:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SCCHEST2] Re: SCCHEST2-D Digest V04 #5 I'm the Glen Stevenson who posted the pictures in Paul's Graveyard. My E-mail is [email protected] Glen Stevenson ==== SCCHEST2 Mailing List ==== If you have a Family Reunion scheduled that ties in with Chester County, SC, please email me at [email protected] and I will post your information on our website and here on the list!

I'm the Glen Stevenson who posted the pictures in Paul's Graveyard. My E-mail is [email protected] Glen Stevenson

List members: can anyone help Jim McKinney with information? Please see his email to me below. You can reply direct to Jim, or I will be glad to forward any replies. Thank you, Mike McGarity -----Original Message----- From: Jim [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 3:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Can you help? Mr. Mcgarity I recently found the website on which were photos of tombstones in Paul's Cemetery in Chester Co. S. C. They were posted there by Glen Stevenson last year. Two of the stones, are of my relatives. Jane Kell (b.1738 d.1817), and Margaret Morton (b. 1747 d.1820). They were sisters of Thomas Morton, from whom I am a direct descendent. I would be very grateful if you could put me in touch with Mr. Stevenson, or with any person or reference from which I could learn more about my forbearers. Thanks, Jim McKinney

Looking for any information of Littles that may have lived in chester county. My ancester was born in 1805. His name was Robert Little and his mothers name may have been Nancy. Any information would be great, Beth (Little) Carr --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it!

Sorry to redo this - I DID have the wrong address and it bounced! Thanks for any help Eleanor McCain -----Original Message----- From: ELEANOR McCAIN [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 11:19 AM To: Chester Co. SC maillist ([email protected]@rootsweb.com) Subject: Archives/Library in Columbia Is any one on this list able to tell me of the current hours of operation of the SC Archives & Library? Their website says Monday-Friday, as of Apr. 2002 but a pamphlet they published a year or so ago, indicated they were open on Saturdays. Has there been any reinstatement of weekend times? Thanks Eleanor McCain Concord, NH

FYI The SC Dept of Archives and History http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/homepage.htm are placing a few records on-line. Chester County CSA Pension Application images on-line below link to Pension Applications http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/pilotintro.htm

Please reply directly to [email protected] if you can help with any information on the Old Pavilion on Mtn. Lakes. Thanks, Mike -----Original Message----- From: Ammons Dani [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 9:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Information I'm hoping you can help me or point me in the right direction. My husband and I have purchased the land where the Old Pavilion on Mtn Lakes was located. I'd like to find pictures and information' about the pavilion. Thank you for any information Dani Ammons Chester SC (w)581-9165 [email protected]

This is a brief photo essay on one of the Confederacy's most important iron works. The site is located in Richmond, VA. This page was posted several months ago as a free standing page. It is now navigable from the Historical Photos Intro Page and the Civil War Intro Page http://www.wclathan.com/Tredegar/Tredegar-Iron-Works.html ******************************** William C. Lathan, Jr. Triangle, VA USA "What Is Past Is Prologue" http://www.wclathan.com/ [email protected]

Hello! I have recently acquired a book by Ella Lee Boyd titled: A Brief Sketch of the Ancestors, The Immediate Families, and the Descendants of Joseph Francis and Martha Brice Lee by their daughter, Ella Lee Boyd. This book has quite a bit of information on the families, including pictures, and was written about August 1954. I would be happy to pass on any information that I have. Linda

I think something happened when I hit forward let's try again. Janean > The "Census Taker" > > It was the first day of census, and all through the land; > The pollster was ready ... a black book in hand. > > He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride; > His book and some quills were tucked close by his side. > A long winding ride down a road barely there; > Toward the smell of fresh bread wafting up through the air. > > The woman was tired, with lines on her face; > And wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. > She gave him some water ... as they sat at the table; > And she answered his questions ... the best she was able. > > He asked of her children ... Yes, she had quite a few; > The oldest was twenty, the youngest not quite two. > She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; > his sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. > > She noted each person who lived there with pride; > And she felt the faint stirrings of the wee one inside. > He noted the sex, the colour, the age .. > The marks from the quill soon filled up the page. > > At the number of children, she nodded her head; > And saw her lips quiver for the three that were dead. > The places of birth she "never forgot"; > Was it Kansas? or Utah? Or Oregon ... or not? > They came from Scotland, of that she was clear; > But she wasn't quite sure just how long they'd been here. > > They spoke of employment, of schooling and such; > They could read some and write some ... though really not much. > > When the questions were answered, his job there was done; > So he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. > We can imagine his voice loud and clear; > "May God Bless you all for another ten years." > > Now picture a time warp ... it's now you and me; > As we search for the people on our family tree. > We squint at the census and scroll down so slow; > As we search for that entry from long, long ago. > > Could they only imagine on that long ago day; > That the entries they made would effect us this way? > If they knew, would they wonder at the yearning we feel; > And the searching that makes them so increasingly real. > We can hear if we listen the words they impart; > Through their blood in our veins and their voices in our heart. > > Author Unknown > > > Happy Holidays to ALL! > ----- Original Message ----- From: Janean Ray To: Wilson ; White ; Loudoun ; Fauquire ; Adams ; Jefferson ; Chester ; Chinn ; Prince William ; King and Queen ; Westmoreland ; Morrow ; Middlesex ; Beveridge ; Berry Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 11:02 AM Subject: A Census Story This was forwarded from another list I'm on and maybe it's the Holiday emotions but it really struck a cord in my heart. I hope you all enjoy this. Janean Just remember........ 100 years from now.... it will be us they are talking about!

This was forwarded from another list I'm on and maybe it's the Holiday emotions but it really struck a cord in my heart. I hope you all enjoy this. Janean Just remember........ 100 years from now.... it will be us they are talking about!

Does anyone have records on the Carruthers family in Chester County? I am looking for information about Samuel Madison Carrothers, who migrated from York District, SC, to Madison County, TN, between 1820 and 1830. His father was James Carothers, who died in York County in 1836. Any help will be appreciated.

NEED HELP ON THE FOLLOWING: Benjamin and Elisabeth ROWELL Anyone on Chester List researching ROWELL surname? If so....do you have copy or transcription of the following wills? Would like to know more about the ROWELLs of Chester County. Appreciate any help on the following............. ====from a search at the SC State Archives online files==== abstract wills of *Benjamin Rowell and wife, **Elisabeth Rowell Details Series Number:S108093 Reel: 0006 Frame: 00251 item:00 Date: 1803/08/17 Description: ROWEL, BENJAMIN OF CHESTER DISTRICT, WILL TYPESCRIPT (MSS WILL:ESTATE RECORD BOOK C, PAGE 56; ESTATE PACKET: APT 58, PKG 891) (2 FRAMES). Names Indexed: *ROWEL, BENJAMIN// ROWEL, EDWARD/ MARSHAL, NANCEY/ JENKINS, THOMAS/ DAVIS, CALEB/ GORE, WILLIAM/PATIENCE (SLAVE)/ ROWEL, BETTY/CESOR (SLAVE)/PATT (SLAVE)/ABBY (SLAVE)/PENARTHA (SLAVE)/ ROWEL, WILLIAM FOX//JIM (SLAVE)/ISOM (SLAVE)/ ROWEL, CHARLOT/LUCY (SLAVE)/SARAH (SLAVE)/SAMPSON(SLAVE)/JERRY (SLAVE)/ ROWEL, JOHN RANDOLL/AMEY (SLAVE)/SAM (SLAVE)/STEPHN (SLAVE)/ BRATTON, ROBISON/ ROWEL, HUBERT Locations: CHESTER DISTRICT//YORK DISTRICT Type: WILL (TYPESCRIPT)// Topics: // \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Details Series Number:S108093 Reel: 0006 Frame: 00684 item:00 Date: 1825/02/14 Description: ROWELL, ELISABETH OF CHESTER COUNTY, WILL TYPESCRIPT (MSS WILL: ESTATE RECORD BOOK I, PAGE 272; ESTATE PACKET: APT 58, PKG 897) (2 FRAMES). Names Indexed: **ROWELL, ELISABETH// STRANGE, CHARLOT/ABIGAIL (SLAVE)/CESAR (SLAVE)/PATT (SLAVE)/ ROWELL, WILLIAM/ NEAL, NANCY/ ROWELL, BENJAMIN/PENNERITE (SLAVE)// MARSHALL, ELSA ANDERSON/ STRANGE, BENJAMIN ROWELL/ ROWELL, BETSY FOX/ ROWELL, ELIZA CAROLINE/ ROWELL, WILLIAM F./ STRANGE, DENIES/ [this could be Daniel?] JAGGARS, THOMAS/ DAVIS, JOHN/ JAGGAR, WILLIAM Locations: CHESTER COUNTY//CHESTER DISTRICT Type: WILL (TYPESCRIPT)// Topics: // ================= email your replies to the Chester List [email protected] or Virginia Turner [email protected] THANK YOU!!

I have various connections to all these families, but don't know much about any but the Vincent Brown line. I can send you what I have at home if you will email me at [email protected] Dianne -----Original Message----- From: Catherine De Cuir [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 9:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [SCCHEST2] Weir/Brown/Boyd I may be connected to this family. My Brown ancestor, Mary Amanda or Amander, was born in Chester in 1819 and married a Gladden. I know nothing about her parents. I also have Boyds and Alstons in another line that my family tells me was distantly related. > > Thanks. > > Weir Researcher..... > > would like to know who the David Weir was whose > wife > > was nee Margaret Brown. > > Her mother was nee Margaret Boyd, daughter of > Robert > > Boyd, who died before 1830. > > > > Anyone on the list connect to this Boyd/Brown/Weir > > family? > > > ===== > Catherine deCuir > Journals > http://www.impromptujournals.com > ===== Catherine deCuir Journals http://www.impromptujournals.com ==== SCCHEST2 Mailing List ==== If you have a Family Reunion scheduled that ties in with Chester County, SC, please email me at [email protected] and I will post your information on our website and here on the list!