Hi, I am researching the following families: THOMPSON, NEHEMIAH b. 18 May 1802 in South Carolina, d. 20 Aug 1896 in Kosciusko, Attala County, MS. He married Mary (Molly) O’Barr 17 Nov 1832. She b. 24 Apr 1810 and d. 10 Jan 1894 in Kosciusko, Attala County, MS. NEHEMIAH AND MARY O’BARR THOMPSON’s three children are: 1. COLUMBUS THOMPSON, b. 1833 in Gainesville, Hall County, GA, d. 1863. 2. RUHAMA ELIZABETH THOMPSON b. 1835 in Gainesville, Hall County, GA, d. 20 Dec 1911. She married WILLIAM CHAPEL TIMS of Kosciusko, Attala County, MS. He b. 18 Jan 1836, d. 30 May 1874 in Kosciusko. 3. OBADIAH THOMSON b. 1837 in Gainesville, Hall County, GA, d. 1920 and is buried in Rover, AR. He married MARY CAROLINE DONALDSON in 1871. She b. 1844 and d. 13 May 1899 and is buried in the Enon Church Cemetery in Ackerman, Choctaw County, MS. OBADIAH THOMPSON and MARY CAROLINE DONALDSON THOMPSON’s Children are: 1. CATHERINE THOMPSON 2. OLLIE THOMPSON 3. J. NIM THOMPSON 4. JOHN D. THOMPSON 5. ROBERT CHARLES THOMPSON ROBERT CHARLES THOMPSON b. 22 Apr 1872 in Ackerman, Choctaw County, MS, d.14 Dec 1948 in Louisville, Winston County, MS. He is buried in the Murphy Creek Cemetery near Louisville, MS. ROBERT CHARLES THOMPSON (1st wife) married LULA JANE SIDES. She b. 17 Dec 1876, d. 8 Jul 1928 in Ackerman, Choctaw County, MS. He married (2nd wife) Nora L. Schoolar 23 Feb 1930. She b. 6 Oct 1883 and d. 14 Apr 1955. She is buried in the Murphy Creek Cemetery near Louisville, MS. WILLIAM CHAPEL TIMS and RUHAMA ELIZABETH THOMPSON TIMS’s children are: 1. MOLLIE THOMPSON TIMS 2. WILLIAM FRANCES TIMS 3. AMOS NEHEMIAH TIMS 4. RUHAMA E. TIMS 5. JOHN CHAPEL TIMS 6. PATRICIA OLIVIA (MARTHA) TIMS RUHAMA E. TIMS married AARON M. STORER. She b.25 Sep 1869 and d. 3 Oct 1901. He b. 31 May 1857 and d. 2 Sep 1931. Both are buried in the Kosciusko City Cemetery in Attala County, MS. PATRICIA OLIVIA (MARTHA) TIMS married WILLIAM HOGGAN FENWICK. She b. 23 Mar 1873 and d. 29 Jan 1952. He b. 7 Jul 1870 in Canada and d. 4 May 1948. Both are buried in Kosciusko, MS. Tims Family Descendents are: 1. Amos TIMS, SR b. 25 Mar 1684 in Northamptonshire, England d 3 Aug 1766. 2. Amos TIMS, JR. b. 16 Nov 1725 in Virginia d. 5 Jul 1911. 3. Joseph Tims b. 9 Dec 1747 d 16 Aug 1801. 4. Amos TIMS, III b. 3 Aug 1771 30 Dec 1867. 5. Nathan TIMS b. 24 Mar 1802 d. 29 Jul 1872 . 6. William Chapel TIMS b. 18 Jan 1836 d. 30 May 1874. 7. Patricia Olivia (Martha) TIMS b. 23 Mar 1873 d. 29 Jan 1952. Note: I did not list all of the children for each line from Amos TIMS, SR. down through Patricia Olivia TIMS. I have some additional information, however I have several missing links and will appreciate any information available. Specific information is needed on Columbus Thompson - I have nothing on him. I do not have the name of Nehemiah Thompson’s parents. Help locating this information would really be appreciated. Thank You. John

(newspaper clipping, title unknown, transcribed by Michael L. Crocker, Mar 1998) --------------- Only These Were Living ---- Out of 108 members of the Boyce Guards, who left Summerville on the 17th day of July of 1861, for the seat of war in Virginia, only 25 are living today. March 23, 1896. Captain. J. D. Cureton, J. G. Brown, Peter Bird, Robt. Bankhead, W. J. Crawford, C. E. Chandler, R. E. Elli- son, W. B. Gilbert, William Gunnell, J. A. Haigood, W. H. Jamison, W. F. Jackson, W. W. Ketchin, C. E. Leit- ner, A. W. Ladd, G. D. Ladd, D. A. Miller, R. F. Martin, J. W. McCreight, W. M. Nelson, S. P. Newman, Y. H. Robinson, D. H. Robertson, J. D. Wooten, and T. T. Williamson. ----

Hope this will help in someone's search. Nadine

BOYCE GUARDS The following is from a approx. 100-year-old newspaper clipping - no publication title or date on the clipping - however, it was bundled together with other old clippings (relating to my Ladd family) dated 1896 - 1898. I believe that there was an additional portion of the article preceding this part but the listing below is all that I have. - transcribed by Michael L. Crocker, Mar. 1998. ---- The list of names composing the companies is published below. BOYCE GUARDS Officers J. N. Shedd, Captain. J. M. Phinney, First Lieutenant. T. M. M'Cants, Second Lieutenant. J. D. Cureton, 2nd 2nd Lieutenant. J. W. Sloan, 1st Sergeant. J. C. Ketchin, 2nd Sergeant. J. W. Rabb, 3d Sergeant. F. C. Nelson, 4th Sergeant. L. M. Bookhart, 1st Corporal. W. A. Milling, 2nd Corporal. W. B. Gilbert, 3rd Corporal. S. Y. Camak, 4th Corporal. Privates W. A. Armstrong, M. Arledge, J. W. Austin, R. S. Aiken, W. M. Brice, J. M. Brice, J. T. Brown, P. Brown, A. S. Brown, J. G. Brown, P. Bird, Robt. Bankhead, Thos. Barker, Arthur Boney, J. S. Boney, W. J. Crawford, J. W. Chandler, Jas. Cassady, D. W. Campbell, T. Durant, A. C. Doug- lass, J. B. Elliott, J. M. Elliott, W. A. Ellison, R. E. Ellison, D. V. Frazier, W. N. Ford, J. H. Glass, R. J. Gladney, W. Gunnell, H. A. Glenn, H. Y. Gladney, G. M. Hai- good, J. A. Haigood, Jasper Hogan, G. Jamison, J. B. Jenkins, W. H. Jamison, W. F. Jackson, J. W. Jor- dan, W. W. Ketchin, C. E. Leitner, J. A. Lewis, G. D. Ladd, J. K. Matthews, W. Miller, L. Miller, D. A. Miller, J. R. Milling, R. F. Martin, W. M. Melton, J. T. Mc- Creight, J. W. McCreight, Wm. Mc- Cully, W. D. McKinstry, H. Mc- Carley, S. McCarley, W. H. Nelson, W. M. Nelson, S. P. Newman, J. Powell, P. N. Powell, H. E. Propst, C. T. Robinson, Y. H. Robinson, J. B. Robinson, D. H. Robertson, J. J. Richardson, C. S. Rutland, W. Stevenson, S. Stevenson, Jas. Stev- enson, C. P. Shurley, R. J. Street, J. H. Smith, R. A. Smith, J. N. Summerell, J. H. Snaw, J. C. Tin- kler, R. A. Tinkler, David Timms, W. Wooten, J. D. Wooten, T. T. Williamson, W. H. Williams, A. M. Young. Discharged - 4 J. W. Fenley, J. E. Martin, R. B. Sloan, S. H. Cook. Transferred - 3 W. P. Curry, Morris Cohen, A. W. Ladd. Subject to orders, rejoin the Company at any time. Died - 3 Z. A. cotton, J. S. Robinson, Wm. Mickler. ---------------

[src: "The Union Daily Times", Union, SC, Apr 26, 1948, frt. pg.] Oldest Clergyman in Winnsboro Died Today ---- Winnsboro, S. C., April 26 -- (AP) - Dr. Oliver Johnson, 81, Winnsboro's oldest clergyman, died early today. He was pastor emer- itus of Bethel Associate Reformed Presbyterian church. Dr. Johnson, a native of Abbe- ville county, was graduated from Erskine college in 1888 and taught school in Chester county until 1891. Then he entered Princeton Seminary, and was graduated in 1894. His first pastorate was at Neely's Creek church in York county. He moved to Winnsboro half a century ago. He retired in 1946. Church officers will be pallbear- ers at the funeral tomorrow after- noon. ------

Any info on the following SUTTONS, please? 1. 1790 Lancaster Co., S.C. Census Jasper SUTTON 023 01 02 02 00 00 2. 1850 Flat Creek/Hickory Head Township, Lancaster Co., S.C. 513 Mrs. N. Reynolds 70 M. SUTTON 50F S. SUTTON 21F J. SUTTON 19M 514 E. SUTTON 22M C. SUTTON 20F E. SUTTON 6/12M 3. 1860 Flat Creek/Hickory Head Township, Lancaster Co., S.C. Zachariah SUTTON 28M Mary Ann Phillips SUTTON 28F Sarah Frances SUTTON 5/12F Thank you, David T. Sutton Hendersonville, N.C.

Is anyone researching the DARGAN family? I am trying to ascertain the identity of the wife of REV. TIMOTHY DARGAN (born in Va; died in Amelia Township SC in 1762.) Was his wife CATHERINE LEE (Lide? Lord?)? Or was she an APPLEBY? Did he marry twice? If so, which children are by which wife? One reference states: Timothy Dargan born Virginia, married Katherine Appleby, died AFT 1790, Fairfield County, SC. But, there are other references to a Lee/Lide/or Lord connection The various Dargans lived in Fairfield, Orangeburg, Chester District, Amelia Township, Orangeburg, etc. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Glenna

Hi everyone. I hope there is someone who is located in Fairfield County who can do a bit of looking for me. I went to our local LDS Family History Center and found a fair number of films for Fairfield Co. S.C. Problem is-----THEY CAN'T BE DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL FAMILY HISTORY CENTERS!!! (pardon my shouting, it's just so frustrating to be in Mi. with no way to access this information. Anyhow, There is a book of Fairfield Co. Marriages 1775-1879, The Fairfield Co. Execution Books (land records I believe) and Plat Books 1785-1841, Fairfield Co. Estate Records 1787-1800. I'm looking for any mention of David Richardson. Can anyone help me? I will be happy to pay copy costs, postage (even a couple of hours of research fees) I'm on a limited budget so have to limit myself. Thanks Anne M. Coady amcoady@acd.net Mason, Mi.

I have recently added my home page at http://www.softcom.net/users/lcmormon/index.htm Lot of surnames related to the Fairfield and Chester Counties Area of South Carolina. Check it out, maybe we can help each other? Ray Beam (Sacramento, Ca)

Is anyone tracing the Yearlings of Fairfield/Camden/Richland County area, circa 1770's?? I have two Yearling marriages: Mary Beasley Yearling and Catherine Yearling. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks, Glenna

Hi Looking for information on Burrell BURGE (d. 1797, Fairfield Co., SC) and Richard BURGE (d.1798, Fairfield Co., SC. Nancy BURGE, born abt. 1790, orphaned 1797 (Richard Burge chosen as guardian) Married Moses DUKE in SC and died Chickasaw Co., MS in 1850. Children: Burrell B. DUKE, Bartlett S. DUKE, Sarah K. (DUKE) BOUCHER and others. Tony Cox

Am trying to learn what I can about JOHN CAIN. Is anyone researching the Cain/Cane family?? In the 1790 Richland County (Camden District) SC census, pg 27, it lists: Cain, John O. 1 free white male incl. head of families 16 and up 1 free white male under 16 1 free white female including head of family 2 slaves He was not in the 1800 census for Richland County. I have no other Cains......he's it, but would love to chat w/someone who does. Thanks! Glenna

Part Two: Other known things about the background of the TERRY'S and the MORRIS's and the David RICHARDSON families. David RICHARDSON's wife's parents: Wm. MORRIS and Sarah TERRY (dau. of Stephen TERRY and Sarah--) were md. abt. 1777 in Turkey Creek, Chester SC. The Stephen TERRY named in David RICHARDSON's will was the son of John W. TERRY Sr. and Priscilla STOKES. Both of them died in Chester Dist. SC.--Stephen TERRY md. Elizabeth Harrison HILL in Fairfield Dist. SC 4 Jul. 1809. There is a will for Wm. RICHARDSON dated 23 Feb. 1816 in Fairfield Co. SC. showing wife Izette; ch: Sarah, Malinda, Eleanor, Amelia, James & Jackson. Testators were: Joseph RICHARDSON, James LONG, David RICHARDSON. I suspect this to be "my" David RICHARDSON. what was the relationship bet. this David and the Wm. RICHARDSON who died 1816? In "Some South Carolina Genealogical Records" there is a deed shown as follows: RICHARDSON, David-no dower-to Enoch GRUBBS. Gr. 6 Sep. 1774--on dreans? of Sandy River and Little R. all Vac. Wit: William CARTER (Cater?) John MOORE, George ALSORN. Fairfield Deed Book-186-190. 11 Feb. 1783 Also: shown in Chester Co. SC records: quit claim deed from Edward ALLEN to Ferdinand HOPKINS of Chester Co. SC. Land -----------granted to David HOPKINS on 15 Oct. 1785 bounded by lands of Charles COLEMAN, David RICHARDSON and Nathaniel HARBIN. I can find no mention of David RICHARDSON in any census of Chester of Fairfield Co. SC, and yet the above entries say he was there ( or at least "a" David Richardson was there! Help!!!!!!!!! Anne Coady amcoady@acd.net

Believe it or not--this does eventually lead to Fairfield County Searching for info abt.: David RICHARDSON b. bef. 1789 Sc or Va d. 1830 Henry Co. Ga. Md. bet 1805-1812 in SC (Fairfield or Chester Co.?) Priscilla MORRIS b. 13 Apr. 1789 SC d. 1866 Coosa Co. Al. (dau. of Wm. MORRIS & Sarah TERRY) **After David RICHARDSON's death in 1830, Priscilla md. Hardy DANIEL in Henry Co. Ga. 2 Oct. 1831. In his will, David RICHARDSON named his wife Priscilla and "Trusty Friend Stephen TERRY (Priscilla's cousin) as co-executors of his estate. The will was witnessed by John MORRIS (Priscilla's brother) Wm. TERRY (Priscilla's first cousin) and Thomas J. TANNER (husband of Priscilla's neice). Ch: (1) Washington W. RICHARDSON b. c1813 SC d. 12 Oct. 1868 Coosa Co. Al. md. c1836 (Ga.?) Nancy HALL (2) "Billy" RICHARDSON (lived to age 16 or 17) (3) Robert S. RICHARDSON b. c1820 SC d. 4 Aug. 1896 Tallapoosa Co. Al. md. (1) Jane A. COOK (dau. of Joseph Ward COOK & Rhoda MORRIS =his first cousin) 1845 in Chambers Co. Al. (2) Mary E. GRESHAM/HUBBARD (widow of his first cousin) 1859 Tallapoosa Co. Al. (4) Sarah Adeline RICHARDSON b. 26 Feb. 1826 Ga. d. 13 Jan. 1912 Tallapoosa Co. Al. md. 13 Nov. 1840 in Henry Co. Ga. Bartilla B. DANIEL b. 11 Mar. 1818 SC. d. 1897 Tallapoosa Co. Al. *Earliest known paper trail of David RICHARDSON 22 Sept. 1814 David RICHARDSON, Wm. MORRIS Sr. and John MORRIS posted bond in amt. of $2,000 in Abbeville Dist. SC. and David RICHARDSON was named guardian of six minor HUBBARD children: Holloway, Mary HUBBARD (over 14 yrs. of age) and Elizabeth, Sarah, Dovey, and Cynthia HUBBARD (under 14 yrs of age). The papers were signed before Joseph HUBBARD, no relationship given. David RICHARDSON is shown as one of the buyers at the estate sale of Luke BURNS along with Marry BURNS, W. BURNS, Jno. CAIN, and Drury BREAZEAL 1819 Abbeville SC.

Is it possible that anyone living near the SC Archives could help me? I need copies of 2 original wills from there. The first is Cannon Cason will recorded 9-14-1779 in Craven Co (now Fairfield Co ) SC The second is Larkin Carden will recorded 1789 in Fairfield CO I have an exact citation if you can help I can trade Florida obituary lookups or census lookups for this or offer renumeration Regina Roper

Hi Rooters. Elizabeth (maiden name unknown) AUSTIN's last will and testament was proved on Feb. 5, 1803 in Fairfield Co., SC and names daughters Edy(Edith) wife of William HATCHER and Mary wife of William NEWMAN. Elizabeth was the widow of Bartholomew Austin. I'm looking for info on the descendants of the AUSTIN-HATCHER and AUSTIN- NEWMAN unions. Thanks, Carolyn Cooper

Am researching the BRUMIT (All Spellings) families of SC, and would like to exchange documented vitals with other descendants and researchers of this surname. Especially interested in proving any MAYFIELD, McJUNKIN, COMFORT or other connected lines. Joe Brumit

Looking for any and all information about the SHANNON's who lived in Winnsborough, Fairfield county before 1800. ANY and ALLinformation will be very appreciated. John SHANNON died in Winnsborough in 1800. He had 3 children, Charles John Shannon (moved to Camden) Mary Shannon, m. a WINN, and Rachel Shannon and infant in 1800 who went to live with a Polly Reid when she was orphaned by her father's death. Doneva Shepard Lincoln City, OR

Hello! There is a Fairfield Co. will for: William RICHARDSON dated 23 Feb. 1816 Wife Izette ch: Sarah, Malinda, Eleanor, Amelia, James & Jackson testators were: Joseph RICHARDSON, James LONG, and David RICHARDSON I am searching for info. abt. David RICHARDSON b. bef. 1789 (Va or SC) d. 1830 Henry Co. Ga. md. 1805/1812 in SC (no written record of marriage so far) believe it to have been in either Chester or Fairfield Co. Priscilla MORRIS (dau. of Wm. MORRIS & Sarah TERRY) In his will "my" David RICHARDSON named "trusty friend Stephen TERRY" as co-executor of his estate. The MORRIS, TERRY families were in Chester and Fairfield Counties in SC prior to moving to Abbeville SC. I wonder if the David RICHARDSON shown as testator in the William RICHARDSON will of 1816 was mine? Any additional info. or clues about these people will be appreciated. Thanks! Anne Coady in Michigan amcoady@acd.net

I am researching the Joseph Rowe family, Larkin Carden/Jane Cason family and Cannon Cason/Rose Whitehurst family in Fairfield Co SC Regina Roper