I am a PACE descendant from the Pee Dee (Marlboro Co., Robeson Co.,NC)... supposedly down from George, but there is something of a question now as to whether it was George Pace or his brother , James Pace that I am descended from. Despite that... I ordered a book on the PACE family, "OUR COLONIAL ANCESTORS" by Bruce A. Howard. The book takes the family back to Jamestown.. to their arrival about 1619. Mr. Howard's book is very detailed and can be ordered from him at : Mr. Bruce A. Howard, P.O. Box 414, Quitman, Mississippi 39355. He probably has a few copies left. I am descended from a Mary Pace, wife of Jacob Alford of Robeson Co., NC, and thru their daughter Margaret Catherine Alford , who moved down to Bennettsville, SC after her mom died, & married into the MacLeod family of Marlboro Co., SC.. Most historians declared Mary a daughter of George Pace and his wife, Obedience Worsham, but Mr. Howard says after extensive research... he thinks George's daughter Mary was too old to be the wife of Jacob Alford.and that Mary is more likely to be the daughter of George's younger (?) brother James Pace.There is a document that shows that James had 3 children and the known children were James and William (leaving one unknown child). Joanne Harley New Bern, NC jharley2@cox.net

Greetings all, and for this post, especially PACE descendants-- As you may know, most all Pace's that trace their roots to old upper Marion county/today's Dillon county and surrounding Pee Dee area hail from George Pace. However, the trail went cold with George and little was seen that linked him to other Paces. Recent evidence has come to light as to the George Pace line and his ancestors all the way to Jamestown (1607 time-frame). It would be interesting hear from Pace cousins and any research they might have uncovered? Additionally, there is a Pace DNA project that can allow a representative of the George Pace line to compare and map our specific line to others and the original Paces in Colonies/USA and back. This kind of tool can be key especially as little paper evidence exists. Has any male Pace from Pee Dee area looked into this? I can't do it because my gr-grandmother was a Pace, born to William James Pace. Only works for paternal male line. Happy 4th of July! Dthompson

Is there anyone researching the Arnette line? I am looking for more information on Carlie Arnette and his wife Pearlie Butler Arnette. Carlie was born 1/25/1892 and died 2/7/1946 Pearlie was born 5/12/1900 and died 3/13/1989 both are buried at Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Dillon. Pearlie was the daughter of Julia Ann Butler, was Julia Married? There is no mention of a husband deceased or living in Julia's obituary. Carlie and Pearlie had 11 children: 1) Albert 2) Clarence 3) Clyde 4) Floyd 5) Carlie Jr. 6) William 7) Alton 8) Jerry Monroe 9) Gentry 10) Beatrice 11) Rosa Mae 12) Esther Pearl Thank you in advance for any help Jane Jane Randall -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.6/33 - Release Date: 6/28/2005

Does anybody know about the Young's in this document, listed in the SC Archives web search? http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/ Series Number: S108093 Reel: 0029 Frame: 00063 item: 00 Date: 1777 C. Description: CARROLL, JOSEPH OF CRAVEN COUNTY, WILL TYPESCRIPT (ESTATE PACKET: CASE 54, FILE 2401) (4 FRAMES). Names Indexed: CARROLL, JOSEPH/NANN (SLAVE)/CUBE (SLAVE)/CARROLL, SAMUEL/ADAM (SLAVE)/CARROLL, JANE/CARROLL, THOMAS/LEEPER, ROBERT/CARROLL, JOHN/RACHFORD, MARY/YOUNG, JANET/RACHFORD, WILLIAM/HENDERSON, ELIZABETH/YOUNG, WILLIAM/HENDERSON, NATHANIEL/PEG (SLAVE)/NEEL, JANE/YOUNG, SAMUEL/NEEL, DAVID/ALEXANDER, ANN/CARROLL, MATTHEW/ALEXANDER, JAMES/VENABLE, HANNAH/SYLVEA (SLAVE)/VENABLE, RICHARD Locations: CRAVEN COUNTY/ALLISON CREEK/CATAWBA CREEK/YORK COUNTY Type: WILL (TYPESCRIPT)/

I HAVE BEEN SICK FOR AWHILE AND NOT BEEN ON LINE MUCH. WHY DO WE NOT HAVE THE OBITS? THESE OBITS HAVE HELPED ME WITH MY GENEALOGY. MY GREAT GRANDFATHER HAD BEEN AROUND AND HAD SEVERAL FAMILIES IN THE AREA. I FOUND A GRANDSON FROM FLOLORENCE IN THE OBITS BECAUSE I RECOGNIZED THE FATHERS NAME. PLEASE RETURN THE OBITS. MARY HEATH

SARAH McLEOD BULLOCK NICHOLS - Mrs. Sarah M. Bullock, 84, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, in Carolina Hospital System of Florence after an illness. Funeral service will be Friday, April 29, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at Spring Branch Baptist Church, Nichols, SC. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2005, at the funeral home. Directed by Cook Funeral Home of Lake View, SC. Mrs. Bullock was born in Dillon County, the daughter of the late Clifford and Lilie Fay Williams McLeod. She was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church and a member of the Lake View Chapter 237 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are one son, Henry "Hank" Hayes (Bonnie) of Aiken, SC; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Hayes of Lake Wylie, SC, and Alison Hayes of Aiken, SC; and one grandson, Trey Hayes of Aiken, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spring Branch Baptist Church, Nichols, SC 29581.

Over 50 tombstone photos were added to the Sweat Cemetery page on our Dillon County web site: http://sciway3.net/proctor/dillon/ Many thanks to Carolyn Klear for so kindly sharing her photographs with us! Victoria Dillon County SCGenWeb http://sciway3.net/proctor/dillon/

Dew Jr., David LATTA - David Mitchell Dew Jr. age 19, died Thursday, April 21, 2005. He was born in Dillon, SC. a son of David Mitchell Dew and Jane Smith Dew. He was a member of Catfish Creek Baptist Church; graduate of Latta High School and attended Florence-Darlington Tec, a past member of the Lower Pee Dee Hunting Club and was employed at Smurfitt Stone of Latta, SC. Surviving are parents David Mitchell and Jane Smith Dew of Latta, SC; sister Sara Beth Dew of North Myrtle Beach, SC a grandmother, Leila P. Smith of Latta, SC. He was predeceased by grandfather Carlyle Smith and grandparents John Major and Sara Dew. Funeral service Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 3:00 PM. at Catfish Creek Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery, directed by Kannadays Funeral Home Of Latta, SC The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 PM. Sat. April 23. Memorials may be made to Catfish Creek Baptist Church of Oak Grove Fire Dept. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Carmichael, Sara LAKE VIEW -Mrs. Sara Jo Carmichael, 78, died Friday, April 22, 2005, in Loris Community Hospital after an illness. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at First Baptist Church of Lake View. Burial will follow in Lake View Perpetual Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the home of Mrs. Carmichaels niece, Kathy Smith, 308 S. Main St., Lake View, directed by Cook Funeral Home of Lake View. Mrs. Carmichael, the wife of A.E. Gene Carmichael, was born in Hamlet, N.C., the daughter of the late Edward Loupo and Naomi Wilson Loupo. Mrs. Carmichael graduated from Lake View High School and Winthrop College. She was a member and a trustee of First Baptist Church of Lake View. Surviving are her husband, A.E. Gene Carmichael of Lake View, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, J.E. Loupo, Robert E. Loupo, and M. Wilson Loupo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Lake View, P.O. Box 367, Lake View, SC 29563 submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

David W. McDonald (March 31, 1916 - April 19, 2005) DILLON Services for David W. McDonald will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Cooper Funeral Home. Mr. McDonald, 89, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in Dundee Nursing Home. Born in Marietta, NC, March 31, 1916, he was the son of the late William Asa McDonald and Minnie Adams McDonald. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran and was a retired Farmer. Survivors include his sons, William D. McDonald of Dillon and James McDonald of Florence; daughter, Barbara M. (Jerry) Collins of Bennettsville; brother, George McDonald of Orlando, FL; sister, Aline Williams of Red Springs, NC; grandchildren, Cynthia C. (Kip) Deaver, Lynn Collins Gliarmis, Billie J. (Lee) Collins, Jr., William M. (Vicky) Collins, and Angela McDonald; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Mr. McDonald was preceded in death by his wife, Mary M. McDonald. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

DILLON -Mrs. Barbara Morris Tyszelman, 66, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at her daughters residence in Fort Mill. Mrs. Tyszelman of Dillon was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ellen Morris. She was predeceased by her brother, Herbert Kenneth Morris. Surviving are her daughter, Sherry (Roger) Holcomb, and her grandson, Drew Holcomb, all of Fort Mill. Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 21, in Greenlawn Cemetery in Dillon, directed by Kannadays Funeral Home of Dillon. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of York County. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Bob Stutts (November 26, 1926 - April 18, 2005) DILLON Services for Bob Stutts will be held Wednesday at 5:00 P.M. in Little Rock Baptist Church with entombment in Evergreen Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be held 7-9 P.M. Tuesday in Cooper Funeral Home. Mr. Stutts, 78, died Monday, April 18, 2005 at his residence. Born in Dillon County, November 26, 1926, he was the son of the late Jerome R. Stutts, Sr. and Ada Berry Stutts. He was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church where he was a life time Deacon, church moderator, and a member of the Choir. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion, was a member of the Dillon Kiwanis Club where he coached Little League Baseball, and he worked with the Dillon Wildcats Football Team, and was a member of the Men's Amen Prayer Breakfast. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Alice Stutts of Dillon; daughter, Bobbie & Ricky Lee of Dillon; son, John and Lucy Stutts of Goldsboro, N.C.; sisters, Virginia Watson, Mary V. Stutts, and Sara Watson, all of Dillon; brothers, Charlie Stutts of Holly Hill and Joe Stutts of Lumberton, N.C.; grandchildren, Josh and Stacey Lee, Mandy Lee, Jonathan Stutts, and Lindsay Stutts; great granddaughter, Morgan Lee. Mr. Stutts was preceded in death by his brother, Tom Stutts. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

HILTON HEAD ISLAND - Bennettsville-Dillon-Margaret McInnis (Peggy) Martin, wife of Gene Martin, 63, died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at her home following a valiant battle with cancer. She was born January 2, 1942: the daughter of the late John Duncan McInnis and Alice Campbell McInnis. She grew up in the Carolina Community and Dillon and moved to Beaufort County in 1969. She was involved in numerous civic and charitable organizations over the years, as well as being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband, Gene Martin; son, William L. Bethea III (Jennifer); daughter, Margaret Bethea Waite (Randy) and children, Janice Allen (Spence), David Martin (Chris), Bill Martin (Reba), Jennifer Mitchell (David); one brother, John D. McInnis Jr. (Jean); nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 til 8, Monday, April 18, 2005 at Sauls Funeral Home, Bluffton, SC. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, SC is assisting the family with their arrangements submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

CHERAW - Helen Jewel Lane, 70, died Sunday, April 17, 2005. Born in Howellsville, NC she was a daughter of the late Liston and Mae Belle Williams Hatchell. Mrs. Lane was a member of Cheraw Church of God. She had worked in textiles, was a beautician and took care of children. She enjoyed baking cakes, traveling, fishing and reading. Surviving are her husband George Lane of Cheraw, SC, Sons, Bobby Lane, Steve (Cheryl) Lane, Keith (Sherry) Lane all of Cheraw, SC, Richard (Denise) Lane of Columbia, SC, Cecil (Sharon) Lane of Sunset Beach, NC, Brothers, Gerald Hatchell of Manteo, NC, Johnny Hatchell of Latta, SC, Sisters, Gracie Jackson, Barbara Chipmon and Susie Lee all of Latta, SC, and Dorothy Hatchell of Manteo, NC, 14 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Mrs. Lane was preceded in death by, her parents, a son, Glenn Lane, and two brothers, Larry and Charles Hatchell. The family will receive friends 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday, April 18, 2005 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC. A funeral service will be held 4:00 PM, Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at Cheraw Church of God. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials to: Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Ronald Haselden (May 29, 1946 - April 16, 2005) DILLON Services for Ronald Haselden will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday in Trinity Holiness Church with burial in the church cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Mr. Haselden, 58, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 in McLeod Medical Center in Dillon. Born in Dillon County, May 29, 1946, he was the son of the late Jim Wheeler Haselden and Minnie Caulder Haselden. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Haselden of Dillon; sons, James R. Haselden of Marion, Robin L. Haselden and Johnathan L. Haselden, Sr., both of Dillon; brother, Earl Haselden of Latta; sister, Linda Hyatt Tyndall of Marion; 9 grandchildren. Mr. Haselden was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Chasity Lee Haselden. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Berry, Merna ORANGE PARK, Fla. -LATTA- Merna W. Berry, 92, of Deerwood Place Retirement Center, Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005. She was born in Monroe, N.C., Oct. 7, 1912, to Charles and Essie Wilson. She grew up in the Effingham community of Florence County. She graduated from Tans Bay High School and then from The Mcleod Infirmary School of Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse until her retirement in 1977. She was a charter member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Florence. She is survived from her first marriage to the late Hartwell D. (John) Batts by her daughter, Barbara B. Tedder (Roger) of Orange Park, Fla., two grandchildren: Reverend R. Dale Tedder, Jr. (Suzanne) and Nancy T. Smith (Sean), both of Jacksonville, and seven great grandchildren, who affectionately knew her as Granny Merna. Also surviving are five sisters, Edith Allen, Grace Mims, Mildred Clark and Betty Dennis, all of Florence, and June Williford of Columbia, along with many nephews and nieces. She is also survived by her late Husband, Carlisle Berrys children, Betty Bethea (Jimmy), Elizabeth Cooke (Billy), W.C. Berry (Jackie) and Charles Berry (Beverly) of Latta, along with eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in Langley Chapel at Southside United Methodist in Jacksonville, with a cremation burial service at a later date in Florence. In lieu of flowers, any gifts may be given to H.O.M.E. Inc. of Jacksonville, P.O. Box 3272, Jacksonville, FL 32266 submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Mildred Frances Frasier (January 21, 1914 - April 11, 2005) DILLON Services for Mildred Frances Frasier will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday in Dillon First Baptist Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mildred Frances Frasier went to be with the Lord April 11, 2005. Born January 21, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Rosa Genes and Charles Odell Frasier. Mildred was an active, life-long member of Dillon First Baptist Church where she was the first financial secretary, a job she held for 23 years. In 1952 she was honored as Church Member of the Year. Mildred also served as Church Treasurer, Training Union Director, Sunday School Teacher, circle leader, and sang in the choir for 40 years. Mildred always said that she had wonderful jobs and employers. She was with the Clemson Extension Service for 9 years, the Selective Service System for 6 years, and the Dillon County Delinquent Tax Office for 7 years. She was Administrative Assistant to the Dillon County Board of Commissioners for 20 years. In addition, Mildred was membership chairman of the Dillon County Community Concert Association and a member of the Dillon County Historical Society. Survivors include her sister, Rosa (James)Saleeby; nephews, Jim (Sylvia)Saleeby of Florence and Mike (Misako) Saleeby of Dillon; niece, Brenda Smith (Neil) Woodcock of Raleigh; four great nieces and two great nephews; devoted friend, Rebecca Field Henslee of Dillon. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

WESTON W.Va.-DILLON-MARION- Ivy Page Rouse, 24, formerly of Fork, died Saturday, April 9, 2005, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Norris officiating. The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. Ivy was born May 8, 1980, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., the daughter of Jimmy C. Rouse and the late Bonnie Carter Rouse. Ivy was employed with the West Virginia State Park Service and was a telemarketer. She was a graduate of Lake View High School and a member of Fork Baptist Church. Surviving are her father and stepmother, Jimmy C. and Elaine G. Rouse of Marion; two stepsisters, Rebecca Raines of Spartanburg and Deborah Godbolt of Pee Dee; a stepbrother, Maxie Rogers Jr. of Marion; paternal grandmother, Veata Rouse of Fork; maternal grandfather, Samuel Paul Nick Carter of Fork; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by paternal grandfather, Carlisle Rouse; her maternal grandmother, Lannie Mae Carter; and an uncle, Aubrey Rouse. Memorials may be made to the Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 44, Fork, SC 29543. Visitation will be held today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cox-collins Funeral Home of Mullins. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

WESTCOLUMBIA -DILLON-Graveside service for Mr. Donnie Caulder, 75, of West Columbia, will be held noon Monday, April 11, 2005, in Florence National Cemetery, Florence, with the Rev. S. DeWitt Atkerson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday evening in Shives Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans National Service Foundation, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. Mr. Caulder died Thursday, April 7, 2005. Born in Dillon, he was a son of the late Henry and Annie Taylor Caulder. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army for seven years. Mr. Caulder received the Purple Heart and Bronze Start Medals. He retired from Hobart Corporation and was a member of Little Bethel Baptist Church in Marion. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Nellie S. Caulder of West Columbia; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah C. Eugene Brown of Lugoff; son and daughter-in-law, Donald Wayne and Brenda Caulder of Columbia; a grandson, Scott M. Brown; two granddaughters, Kimberly and Kayla Caulder; a great-granddaughter, Kristi Brown; a sister, Eva Dean Davis of Dillon; and a brother, Floyd F. Sweat of Hope Mills, N.C. In addition to his parents, Mr. Caulder was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Williamson and Christine Cook. submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins

Glover, Alvenia FLORENCE -DILLON- Alvenia Booth Glover died at home Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Mrs. Glover was born in Dillon County, a daughter of the late Robert Fulton and Nancy Cordie Nicholson Booth of Dillon and Marion counties. She attended Lake View High School, where she was a member of the basketball team. She had resided in Claussen and Florence for the past 68 years. She was the wife of the late Harry L. Glover. Glover, as she was affectionately known, was employed at Belk for 36 years, and Sears-Roebuck for 10 years prior to her Belk days. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church for some 55 years, where she was treasurer of the Christian Family Sunday School Class. She attended Hopewell Presbyterian Church while residing in Claussen. Mrs. Glover was a very active woman in many birthday clubs, joy singles and bible study groups in the community. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Powell of Pensacola, Fla.; a son, Harry L. (Beverly) Glover Jr. of Florence; two sisters, Ona (Aaron) Gaddy of Lake View and Mary Booth of Florence; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, April 9, in Central United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Carolinas Hospice, P.O. Box 100550, submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins