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/YeB.2ACI/251.1 Message Board Post: Linda - I don't know if this will help you or not but let me tell you what I have. My great grandmother was Fenella B. Malone who married first Peter Oscar Roberts and second Jefferson Ferrell Milam. My grandfather, from the first marriage was William Halsell Roberts, Sr. Fenella and J. Ferrell Milam had no children but did adopt a daughter who is Guy Nell Milam. In a strange twist of events, my grandfather W.H. Roberts married Mary Claire Milam whose father, Augustus Rush Milam, was the brother to Jefferson Ferrell Milam's father, James L. Milam. My great grandmother's Bible had a number of obituaries pasted in it and I think 3 may be of interest to you. 1. This obituary tells of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth May aged 92 years who died in Holly Grove Section on January 13. (It does not tell the year.) It goes on to say that she was survived by one daughter, Mrs. James L. Milam, two step-sons, Mr. Elmore May of Oklahoma, and Mr. John May of North Carolina; 3 grandsons, Messrs. Ferrell (my step-greatgrandfather), Parrott, and Edd Milam and several great-grandchildren. 2. This obituary tells of the death of Mrs. Lydia R. Milam widow of the late J.L. Milam who died in the Bailey section between Laurens and Clinton. It does not give the date but states that she was 81 and that interment was in Holly Grove cemetery. It states that she was the daughter of the late Jefferson and Lizzie Sterling May and had lived in the county all her life. She was survived by 3 children, Parrott, Ed, and Ferrell (again my step-greatgrandfather), and four grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. 3. On Jan. 16th, 1912, Mrs. Rebecca Christian died at the home of her nephew, Mr. J.L. Milam. She was a native of Newberry and joined Newberry Baptist Church, but later moved her membership to Clinton First Baptist Church. She was buried at Holly Grove Cemetery. She was survived by a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth May, and "other relatives and friends" - it doesn't give any other names. I hope this helps some. I have much more on my line of Milams. If you would like any of it, please e-mail me directly.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: May, MCcary, Miliam,Sterling, Jeanes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YeB.2ACI/251 Message Board Post: I CANT TAKE IT NO MORE.....!!!! Ineed infomation on these surnames.MAY, MCcary,Miliam,Sterling, Jeanes My 3greatgreat grandfather was Thomas Jefferson May{known around town as Jeff or Jefferson} 1809-1859. He married 1 wife Cathrine Miliam, 2 wife Elizabeth Sterling, 3 wife Elizabeth Jeanes.i know where they are all buriedand thats about all. would like to know where the familys came from ect....... Jeff had a son William Jefferson May that married Lucinda MCcary. He died in Va.1862. She moved the with her children to Union @round 1870.Does any one reconize these names? help me if you can and i will return the kindness in any way possible. Thank you, Linda May

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/YeB.2ACI/92.94.1 Message Board Post: Mary, Regarding your post, this James J. Rodgers and Rachel W. Sims are my grandmothers parents. James died as Prisoner of War in Camp Chase, near Columbus,Ohio Confederate Cemetery #377 Rachel moved to Blue Springs, Ms. in Old Pontotoc Co. and died there. Shure would like too exchange info. Regards, Roy

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/YeB.2ACI/209.1.1 Message Board Post: As you see at the end of the obit. , I say this is not my family. I only post old obit. from the papers, in hopes they may help someone. Best to you, nancie

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/YeB.2ACI/209.1 Message Board Post: THIS OBITUARY IS MY GR-AUNT'S. WHICH FAMILY ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? JRT

Have not heard from nay one in a while.

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/YeB.2ACI/216.219.1.2 Message Board Post: The Emma name does sound like it would be worth looking into. All I know about John's ch is in the above message. The man who was my source is now dead & had no ch. I reccomend that you go to Spartanburg or Laurens Co. web site & get the address of the historical society there. Write them requesting info. on Wm.'s will or Adm. papers about 1851-1852. Or a possible settlement about 1853. See if she is named as a dau. I'm sorry I have no further info. on this Wm. If you do hook up w/ John, I have more on the Pinsons & Fowlers. If you write to me at [email protected], I can send you doc. abut John's father. Good Luck, Becky Yett Root

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/YeB.2ACI/216.219.1.1 Message Board Post: Sorry, I don't have a Dora Emma Fowler or William Fowler in my family line.

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/YeB.2ACI/216.219.1 Message Board Post: Is Dora Emma Fowler one of William Fowler's daughters?

Henry Davis is shown on the Union Co. Land Grant Map #4 with a 50 acre grant in 1787. This is on the Enoree River at Jones Ford, about 1/2 mile above Canebreak Branch. Josiah Duckett had an adjacent grant of 140 acres in 1769 according to the map. Henry Davis' name is written on Map #3 on the north side of modern Highway 72 about 3/4 mile from the Newberry Co. line. This does not appear to be a grant but he was probably listed as an adjoining property owner in an unspecified deed. Richard Lorenz

Does anyone have access to Laurens County early tax list. I would appreciate entries for William McTeer for 1780 and earlier. Thank you for your help. Julie

Anyone with knowledge of the above please contact me. Thanks, Bill Robertson

November 17, 2001 Elaine Martin Local History Librarian 1017 West Main Laurens, SC 29360 Dear Ms Martin I am searching for the SC roots of my great great grandfather, Nathan Davis. The surnames related to my search are Odell, Duckett and Fowler and the location is Laurens County or the "Old 96 District". While my search has continued for about 15 years and amounts to over 6000 names, I will not burden you with the details. I am now searching Laurens Co., SC for any details of a Henry Davis, who shows up as a 'head of household' in the 1790 Federal census on page 14. On a seperate sheet I will list some details that I know about Henry Davis which might assist you in your search. Specifically: Did Henry Davis leave a Will or Estate settlement? (I would "estimate" he was born about 1760, and died about 1820) Is Henry's name on any land records? Your answer to either of these questions depends on how well those records are indexed Please find enclosed an addressed envelope. Also please note, that I am willing to pay a professional researcher to find the facts about Henry Davis' family, if you would direct me to such a person.. I thank you for your assistance and I appreciate any advice you might offer. Sincerely, Bob Davis 13117A NW 8th Ave Vancouver, WA 98685 (360) 574-1624 E-mail at [email protected] Notes on Henry Davis Jan 7, 1787 Witness to Duckett Deed, P44 1790 Federal Census, page 14, "442" Henry Davis 1 4 5 0 2 (Page also contains ? Odel and Joseph Duckett) May 19,1794, Appraiser of property of John Odell decd. Qualified June 5, 1794 Dec. 29, 1794. Witness, re John Odell decd Mar 6, 1795 Witness to purchase of 3 acres of land by M E Church, Book F, P 37 Nov 3, 1805 Deed of sale by Jacob Duckett and Henry Davis of 213 acres on the Enoree River in Laurens County, SC Jacob's wifes name is Sarah Henry's wifes name is Elizabeth Nov 6, 1806 Appraiser of the Estate of James Duckett (with Levi Fowler) Dec 8, 1806 One of the purchasers at Estate sale of James Duckett. Dec 19, 1806 Appraisel Bill P 247. 1810 Federal Census, page 42B Henry Davis 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 10 1 (Henry over 45? Daughter 16-25? Henry's wife over 45? 1 Slave) (Page also contains Josiah Duckett, ? Odl and Levi Fowler) 1810 Federal Census, 042, no twp, (Alpha index P 22) Ref: Newberry County South Carolina Historical & Genialogical by George Leland Summer (1950) North & South Carolina Marriage records by William Montgomery Clemens (1973) Indexes to the Wills of SC 1782-1852 by WPA Warrants for Land in SC 1670-80 by R. Nicholas Oldsburg Inventory of County Archives of South Carolina 14 Vols, (Columbia SC 1937-41) Research Materials in South Carolina by John H Moore (Columbia SC 1967) Bibliography of South Carolina 1563-1950 6 Vols. (Charlottsville, VA 1956-60 The History of South Carolina 4 Vols by David D Wallace New York 1934

Would some kind person give me the mail address for the Laurens County Courthouse Thanks Bob Davis Vancouver WA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HUDGENS, HENDERSON, ALLISON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YeB.2ACI/250 Message Board Post: I am seeking information about the siblings and parents of Elizabeth (Henderson) Hudgens (ca 1763-1833). According to the book, "As We Remember Him" by Emma Hudgens Roper, Elizabeth Henderson married Ambrose Hudgens (1762-1849) on October 2, 1783. The book states that the Henderson family lived in what became the town of Laurens on the site of the old Fort Todd place on Todd Avenue. Both Ambrose and Elizabeth were buried at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurens Co. Any info on the Henderson family will be appreciated!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rainey, Hart Jernigan / Jerrigan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YeB.2ACI/249 Message Board Post: Seeking information regarding Nancy Rainey, her siblings and her progenitors. She was born November 11, 1784 in Laurens County, SC. Does anyone know this family? She married Henry Hart that was born in Edgefield, Saluda County, SC. Her father-in-law was a James Hart.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: REED/REID Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YeB.2ACI/248 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Thomas L. and Manerva Reed. He was born in c. 1813 in South Carolina. Manerva was born c. 1810. They moved from Laurens County in the 1840s to Alabama. Anyone connect?

As I was growing up, I heard older adults pronouncing the town of Laurens (La rens) as Lawrence (ending in the sound of 'cents'. I have an atlas with all towns and cities and there is no Laurence or Lawrence, SC. I would think it definitely is Laurens, SC which a lot of migration came to and from. Joye ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 09, 2001 3:47 PM Subject: [SCLAUREN] Laurens or Laurence | This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. | | Surnames: JONES, ALLEN | Classification: Query | | Message Board URL: | | http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YeB.2ACI/247 | | Message Board Post: | | I have two death certificates from relatives who died in Tennessee, both saying that the person was born in Laurence SC. Should I assume this means Laurens, or is there actually a place called Laurence.? | | | ============================== | Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! | http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 | |

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/YeB.2ACI/247.1 Message Board Post: Just to the east of Greenville County, SC, is Laurens Co., SC. They are in the western part of SC. Laurens, SC, is the county seat of Laurens Co. The name was first a surname for a prominent family, and the county is named for a member of that family. Dolores Pringle

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JONES, ALLEN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YeB.2ACI/247 Message Board Post: I have two death certificates from relatives who died in Tennessee, both saying that the person was born in Laurence SC. Should I assume this means Laurens, or is there actually a place called Laurence.?