Me, too. Thanks for your help. Margaret > From: fairfieldmus@truvista.net > To: scchest2@rootsweb.com > Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 17:45:48 -0500 > CC: rhwalker@truvista.net; rhwalker@comporium.net > Subject: Re: [SCCHEST2] Walkers - Chester Co. SC > > Bobby Walker of the Rock Hill area might have some information to share. I > have copied this to him at an older address above. Perhaps his new address > has changed to the Truvista address. Hope he responds. > -Pelham Lyles > Winnsboro > > -----Original Message----- > From: Margaret Treece [mailto:margarettreece149@hotmail.com] > Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 8:58 AM > To: Chester County List > Subject: Re: [SCCHEST2] Walkers - Chester Co. SC > > > I agree the discussion of the Walkers would be welcome on the list. I am > searching for Col William Walker b. 1812 in SC. He married in Chester > County to Rachel Eliza McCullough b 1814. They raised their family in > Chester. Both could have been born in Chester. I have an accurate list of > their children as well as photos of many in this Walker family. But I have > no information on who William and Rachel's parents could have been. > > > > Can anyone offer me any help? > > > > Margaret > > > From: NanSicotte@aol.com > > Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 02:10:05 -0500 > > To: ulibrenda@gmail.com; SCCHEST2-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: [SCCHEST2] Walkers - Chester Co. SC > > > > Could the discussion continue to be on the list, as some members do have > > Walkers which married into our Chester County ancestral families in the > 1700s > > and early 1800s? Thanks. > > > > (I am responding to: > > <am familiar with this family. Some lived on Bull Run/Rocky Creek area. > > Email me at ub4meib4u 'at' att.net>) > > > > Nancy > > > > **************Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a > > > recession. > > > (http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/growing-job-industries?ncid=emlcntuscare0000000 > 2) > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCCHEST2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows LiveT Contacts: Organize your contact list. > http://windowslive.com/connect/post/marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog-c > ns!503D1D86EBB2B53C!2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009 > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCCHEST2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Groups: Create an online spot for your favorite groups to meet. http://windowslive.com/online/groups?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_groups_032009

Bobby Walker of the Rock Hill area might have some information to share. I have copied this to him at an older address above. Perhaps his new address has changed to the Truvista address. Hope he responds. -Pelham Lyles Winnsboro -----Original Message----- From: Margaret Treece [mailto:margarettreece149@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 8:58 AM To: Chester County List Subject: Re: [SCCHEST2] Walkers - Chester Co. SC I agree the discussion of the Walkers would be welcome on the list. I am searching for Col William Walker b. 1812 in SC. He married in Chester County to Rachel Eliza McCullough b 1814. They raised their family in Chester. Both could have been born in Chester. I have an accurate list of their children as well as photos of many in this Walker family. But I have no information on who William and Rachel's parents could have been. Can anyone offer me any help? Margaret > From: NanSicotte@aol.com > Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 02:10:05 -0500 > To: ulibrenda@gmail.com; SCCHEST2-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [SCCHEST2] Walkers - Chester Co. SC > > Could the discussion continue to be on the list, as some members do have > Walkers which married into our Chester County ancestral families in the 1700s > and early 1800s? Thanks. > > (I am responding to: > <am familiar with this family. Some lived on Bull Run/Rocky Creek area. > Email me at ub4meib4u 'at' att.net>) > > Nancy > > **************Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a > recession. > (http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/growing-job-industries?ncid=emlcntuscare0000000 2) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCCHEST2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Windows LiveT Contacts: Organize your contact list. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog-c ns!503D1D86EBB2B53C!2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LBrooks369 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.chester/4093/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone know about this census entry? 1800 Hillsborough Wake County North Carolina (Currently Orange County) Holloway Kee - age about 28 with a wife born 1774-1784 and two children 1 male born 1791-1800 and 1 female born 1791-1800. Who are these people? Is this Holloway Kee born 10 Mar 1772 son of John Kee? Who is the wife and who are the children? Holloway Kee later (age about 40) marries Elizabeth Williams (18 years younger than Holloway) Elizabeth is born about 1790. Holloway Kee and Elizabeth Williams Kee later move to Benton County Tennessee. Is this the same Holloway Kee? I need enlightening.... Appreciate any hints or help on this family. lbrooks@mlatc.edu 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.

I agree the discussion of the Walkers would be welcome on the list. I am searching for Col William Walker b. 1812 in SC. He married in Chester County to Rachel Eliza McCullough b 1814. They raised their family in Chester. Both could have been born in Chester. I have an accurate list of their children as well as photos of many in this Walker family. But I have no information on who William and Rachel's parents could have been. Can anyone offer me any help? Margaret > From: NanSicotte@aol.com > Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 02:10:05 -0500 > To: ulibrenda@gmail.com; SCCHEST2-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [SCCHEST2] Walkers - Chester Co. SC > > Could the discussion continue to be on the list, as some members do have > Walkers which married into our Chester County ancestral families in the 1700s > and early 1800s? Thanks. > > (I am responding to: > <am familiar with this family. Some lived on Bull Run/Rocky Creek area. > Email me at ub4meib4u 'at' att.net>) > > Nancy > > **************Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a > recession. > (http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/growing-job-industries?ncid=emlcntuscare00000002) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCCHEST2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Contacts: Organize your contact list. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!503D1D86EBB2B53C!2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009

Could the discussion continue to be on the list, as some members do have Walkers which married into our Chester County ancestral families in the 1700s and early 1800s? Thanks. (I am responding to: <am familiar with this family. Some lived on Bull Run/Rocky Creek area. Email me at ub4meib4u 'at' att.net>) Nancy **************Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a recession. (http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/growing-job-industries?ncid=emlcntuscare00000002)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: emmacatherinewalker_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.chester/4092/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have recently found out that some of "my" Walkers came into Charleston, SC and settled in Chester County for some time. It appears that one was a John Walker who came from Belfast, Antrim, Ireland in approximately 1760's, and married Sarah Call, b. 1791 in VA or NC. They ended up in Indiana. Does anyone have any information on this family? This Walker family matches mine by DNA, Walker Group #25, and I am anxious to find out anything I can about them. Thanks so much. Joyce 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.

I am familiar with this family. Some lived on Bull Run/Rocky Creek area. Email me at ub4meib4u 'at' att.net BB -----Original Message----- From: scchest2-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:scchest2-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 3:34 PM To: SCCHEST2-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SCCHEST2] Walker families in Chester County, SC This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: emmacatherinewalker_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.count ies.chester/4092/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have recently found out that some of "my" Walkers came into Charleston, SC and settled in Chester County for some time. It appears that one was a John Walker who came from Belfast, Antrim, Ireland in approximately 1760's, and married Sarah Call, b. 1791 in VA or NC. They ended up in Indiana. Does anyone have any information on this family? This Walker family matches mine by DNA, Walker Group #25, and I am anxious to find out anything I can about them. Thanks so much. Joyce 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 SCCHEST2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jrcockfield Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.chester/1675.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you have anything on a James Jamison of Chester/Union County, SC? Had several children...two of which were Robert M. Jamison, b. ca. 1848 and later of Rock Hill, SC; and John F. Jamison, b. ca. 1840 and later of Gaffney, SC? Thanks for your help... 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.

Right now I don't know what else you might have that I would want. I'll see when I get into my programs. But thanks for the offer. Peggy > From: eytvwt@ftc-i.net > To: scchest2@rootsweb.com > Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 00:11:27 -0500 > Subject: [SCCHEST2] records and photos > > I think I sent all the photos you wanted > > and maybe some twice. > > I have more such as some of Emma's diary > and some other things .... > > let me know if you need them. > > I keep most all things in my computer. > > Virginia > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCCHEST2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Contacts: Organize your contact list. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!503D1D86EBB2B53C!2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009

I think I sent all the photos you wanted and maybe some twice. I have more such as some of Emma's diary and some other things .... let me know if you need them. I keep most all things in my computer. Virginia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thomashboyd Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.chester/4089.2.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'd be interested in knowing more about the book "Some Families Who Settled in Chester Couty in the Late 1700's" compiled by Thelma Burnside Shannon 2000. I can't find it available for sale or in any libraries. Surnames that I'm interested in (in SC) are: Boyd, Simonton, Mcquiston, McCreight, McDaniel. Tom 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.

Virginia, How did you know I was going to email you tonight? I probably still will later. I am afraid I don't know what you are talking about in the message below. Sorry. If you think I should and can refresh my memory, please do. Peggy > From: eytvwt@ftc-i.net > To: scchest2@rootsweb.com > Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 18:31:29 -0500 > Subject: Re: [SCCHEST2] Chester County Book > > Peggy send me Bob's address > I have Tom at my inbox right now ... LOL > > Virginia > > I am not sure what's in there will help him tho............ > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Peggy Carey" <carey@seark.net> > To: <scchest2@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 6:28 PM > Subject: Re: [SCCHEST2] Chester County Book > > > > Mrs. Thelma Burnside Shannon is no longer living. Her son, Robert J. > > (Johnson) Shannon lives in Chester, S.C. I ordered my book from Robert J. > > Shannon. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <EUZELIA@aol.com> > > To: <SCCHEST2@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 4:50 PM > > Subject: [SCCHEST2] Chester County Book > > > > > >> Found on google > >> > >> > >> Some Families that Settled in Chester County in the Late 1700's" by > >> Thelma > >> Burnside Shannon > >> This book names and describes the KNOX, McDANIEL, JOHNSON, MOBLEY, > >> McKEOWN, > >> ELLIOTT, SHANNON, BARBER, > >> STEPHENSON, STINSON, BRADY, WYLIE, TENNANT, CAMPBELL, THOMPSON, RODDEY, > >> and > >> BURNSIDE Families. > >> Order by mail from the author: Mrs. Thelma Burnside, 1424 Center Road, > >> Chester, SC 29706 > >> COST: $25.00 +$2.00postage = $27.00 > >> _http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scchest2/scchesterinfo.html_ > >> (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scchest2/scchesterinfo.html) > >> Joy > >> > >> > >> **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. > >> (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005) > >> > >> ------------------------------- > >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > >> SCCHEST2-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 > > SCCHEST2-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 SCCHEST2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Groups: Create an online spot for your favorite groups to meet. http://windowslive.com/online/groups?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_groups_032009

Peggy send me Bob's address I have Tom at my inbox right now ... LOL Virginia I am not sure what's in there will help him tho............ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peggy Carey" <carey@seark.net> To: <scchest2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 6:28 PM Subject: Re: [SCCHEST2] Chester County Book > Mrs. Thelma Burnside Shannon is no longer living. Her son, Robert J. > (Johnson) Shannon lives in Chester, S.C. I ordered my book from Robert J. > Shannon. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <EUZELIA@aol.com> > To: <SCCHEST2@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 4:50 PM > Subject: [SCCHEST2] Chester County Book > > >> Found on google >> >> >> Some Families that Settled in Chester County in the Late 1700's" by >> Thelma >> Burnside Shannon >> This book names and describes the KNOX, McDANIEL, JOHNSON, MOBLEY, >> McKEOWN, >> ELLIOTT, SHANNON, BARBER, >> STEPHENSON, STINSON, BRADY, WYLIE, TENNANT, CAMPBELL, THOMPSON, RODDEY, >> and >> BURNSIDE Families. >> Order by mail from the author: Mrs. Thelma Burnside, 1424 Center Road, >> Chester, SC 29706 >> COST: $25.00 +$2.00postage = $27.00 >> _http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scchest2/scchesterinfo.html_ >> (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scchest2/scchesterinfo.html) >> Joy >> >> >> **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. >> (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005) >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> SCCHEST2-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 > SCCHEST2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Found on google Some Families that Settled in Chester County in the Late 1700's" by Thelma Burnside Shannon This book names and describes the KNOX, McDANIEL, JOHNSON, MOBLEY, McKEOWN, ELLIOTT, SHANNON, BARBER, STEPHENSON, STINSON, BRADY, WYLIE, TENNANT, CAMPBELL, THOMPSON, RODDEY, and BURNSIDE Families. Order by mail from the author: Mrs. Thelma Burnside, 1424 Center Road, Chester, SC 29706 COST: $25.00 +$2.00postage = $27.00 _http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scchest2/scchesterinfo.html_ (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scchest2/scchesterinfo.html) Joy **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005)

Mrs. Thelma Burnside Shannon is no longer living. Her son, Robert J. (Johnson) Shannon lives in Chester, S.C. I ordered my book from Robert J. Shannon. ----- Original Message ----- From: <EUZELIA@aol.com> To: <SCCHEST2@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 4:50 PM Subject: [SCCHEST2] Chester County Book > Found on google > > > Some Families that Settled in Chester County in the Late 1700's" by > Thelma > Burnside Shannon > This book names and describes the KNOX, McDANIEL, JOHNSON, MOBLEY, > McKEOWN, > ELLIOTT, SHANNON, BARBER, > STEPHENSON, STINSON, BRADY, WYLIE, TENNANT, CAMPBELL, THOMPSON, RODDEY, > and > BURNSIDE Families. > Order by mail from the author: Mrs. Thelma Burnside, 1424 Center Road, > Chester, SC 29706 > COST: $25.00 +$2.00postage = $27.00 > _http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scchest2/scchesterinfo.html_ > (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scchest2/scchesterinfo.html) > Joy > > > **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. > (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCCHEST2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lanarast1 Surnames: Gracey Gracy Rast Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.chester/1695.1736.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to know if you have any information on the Gracey's that came on the ship Hopewell. I am trying to trace my husband's Gracey family. Thank you very much for any help. Lana Rast Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mimcga1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.chester/4091.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr Lyles, Thank you very much for the information. I had never heard of MESDA, and am glad to know of it's existence. Several others have responded with information on Thomas Bennett and his family. I have learned that he had a William Kirkpatrick (age 21) living in his household in 1850 and was also listed on the 1850 Census as a gunsmith. My assumption is that Wm. was an apprentice to Thomas Bennett. As I look over on my workbench at this old rifle, I realize now that it is not just a conservation effort, but will turn into a labor of love for our Chester County Roots. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: fairfieldmus Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.chester/4091.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Wade Fairey replied to my forwarding your query. Wade is a craftsman, former Exec. Director of Historic Brattonsville, realtor specializing in historic properties, and is currently involved in a research project documenting the contractors, carpenters, and artisans of the up country in early times. He says: I am sure MESDA would have extensive data on Mr. Bennett. He was a well known gunsmith and MESDA would house the best records on him. MESDA is the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem, NC. You can google their research library. -Pelham Lyles, Fairfield County Museum, Winnsboro. Hope this helps. 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.

Pelham, Any chance on my Bennett from SC? to east Alabama? I just sent to the e-mail list? Walter gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: mimcga1 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.chester/4091.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Mr Lyles, > > Thank you very much for the information. I had never heard of MESDA, and am glad to know of it's existence. Several others have responded with information on Thomas Bennett and his family. I have learned that he had a William Kirkpatrick (age 21) living in his household in 1850 and was also listed on the 1850 Census as a gunsmith. My assumption is that Wm. was an apprentice to Thomas Bennett. > As I look over on my workbench at this old rifle, I realize now that it is not just a conservation effort, but will turn into a labor of love for our Chester County Roots. > > 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 SCCHEST2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > --- > Antivirus: Inbound message clean. > Database (VPS): 090223-0, 02/23/2009 Tested on: 2/24/2009 1:27:28 PM > (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. > http://www.avast.com > > > > > --- Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Database (VPS): 090223-0, 02/23/2009 Tested on: 2/24/2009 3:06:40 PM (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com

Have done a look at Bennett .. for some that found their way to east Alabama. Found a census record for a Posey Bennett, son of William Bennett in the 1880 Randolph Co., AL Census. - William K. Bennett is the son of Jones Bennett. *(Jones Bennett is not Amos Jones Bennett of this lineage) * Working on the lineage of William K. Bennett's brother, John Romaldus Bennett. John Romaldus Bennett is burried in Randolph Co. Alabama. The Posey Bennett in this census would be born around 1869. 1880 Randolph Co., AL Census, Beat 11 18/18 Bennett, William, W. M, 31, M, Shoemaker, GA, SC, SC Sarah, W, F, 31, Wife, M, Housekeeping, GA, GA, GA Posey, W, M, 11, Son, S, At School, GA, GA, GA <<<<Would be 21 in 1899>>> Sela, W, F, 9, Daughter, S, At School, GA, GA, GA William, W, M, 7, Son, S, GA, GA, GA Amos, W, M, 4, Son, S, GA, GA, GA Susan, W, F, 2, Daughter, S, AL, GA, GA 1870 Chambers Co., AL, Beat 1, p. 12 164/164 Bennett, William, 21, M, W, Farmer, 200, Georgia Sarah, 21, F, W, Keeping House, Georgia Bennett, J. P., 1, M, W, Georgia Stephen Lureny (?), 20, F, B, Farm Hand, Alabama. The headright of this family before William Bennett... is not located yet, and as there are many Bennett in North Georgia, I cannot say where he came from to get to east Alabama! Appears that in early Troup Co, Ga.. the man was a cobbler/leather maker.. shoes, saddles, and holsters, etc.. his two sons then continued in the work.. Posey & Jones Amos .. their shop was near the old train depot in LaGrange. W.Cullars gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: mimcga1 > Surnames: Bennett, Castles > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.chester/4091/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Does anyone have any information on a Thomas Bennett who was a gunsmith in Chester County? Information I have found is that he was born in 1812 and died about 1861. A photograph in a book called "Along the Catawba River" Images from the Winthrop University Archives is a full page photograph of an elderly gentleman identified as W.T. Castles of Chester holding a pistol and a rifle made by his grandfather Thomas Bennett. > > The reason I ask.. we have just completed an inventory of an estate in Greenville County, and in this man's home was an old broken up rifle. I now belongs to my son-in-law, andI have it in my possession, and have begun conservation/restoration of the gun. The barrel is devoid of markings, but has "T. BENNETT" evgraved on it. The rifle appears to be a version of the one being held by the gentleman in the photograph. > > I would like to talk with someone who can give me any information on Thomas Bennett and maybe who knows something about his work. I realize this is not the forum for this, but I have found through research that there were precious few gunsmiths in South Carolina during that time period 1830-1860, and figured the location of a relic with direct ties to our Chester County Heritage was an interesting situation. > > Thank anyone who can help, and hello to all my old friends on here! > > Mike McGarity (former list owner) > > 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 SCCHEST2-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > --- > Antivirus: Inbound message clean. > Database (VPS): 090221-0, 02/21/2009 Tested on: 2/22/2009 10:43:32 PM > (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. > http://www.avast.com > > > > > --- Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Database (VPS): 090221-0, 02/21/2009 Tested on: 2/22/2009 10:57:54 PM (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com