Launa Allen Cooley died Saturday, July 7, 2001 at Mattie C. Hall Health Care Center. Mrs. Cooley, 82, resided at 905 Monterey Drive. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Shellhouse Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce Hancock will officiate. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Mausoleum. A native of LAURENS, SC, Mrs. Cooley was the daughter of the late Arthur & Lessie Martin Allen. She was a homemaker. She was a volunteer for the Tri-Development Center. She was married to the late James Tillman Cooley. Survivors include a son, Keith Cooley of AIKEN, SC; a brother, Edwin Allen; 5 sisters, Lillie Mae Holder, Norva Hopper, Sybil Platt, Mabel Knight, & Maude Boyte. Memorials may be made to Hitchcock Hospice, 690 Medical Park Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. [Aiken Standard, Aiken, SC, Sunday, July 8, 2001].
Looking for Mamie JONES, first wife of Jesse Clarence MCADE, and Fannie ALLEN, his second wife. Both were born in Laurens SC around 1900 and later moved to Knoxville TN. I believe both were African American, but am not sure.
Looking for descendants of the John Ewing and William Abernathy families who moved from Laurens area to Indiana. Have something to share with them. Heather Logan [email protected]
Can anybody provided additioanl information on any of these CSA vets? Would like to have data of birth and death but any info would help. Bil Prosperity Cemetery List, compiled by Miss Gertrude Bobb, pp. 75-77: E. K. BEDENBAUGH, Co. D, 4th SC Militia Oliver HARRIS, Co. D, 4th SC Militia J. R. VAUGHN, Co. A, "Boy Company" Roll of Confederate Soldiers Buried at New Prospect Church, Laurens, S.C., pp. 77-78: William FINLEY, Co. D, Williams' Bn., SC State Troops James H. MARTIN, Co. D, Williams' Bn., SC State Troops (d. 22 Jun 1886) John MARTIN, Co. C, Williams' Bn., SC State Troops John MOTES, Co. D, Williams' Bn., SC State Troops Allen MOTES, Co. C, "S.C. State Troops" (d. Apr 1908) _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
Richard Hodges is in the 1829 Laurens Co. census with a family of 8. There is no sex or age information in the 1829 census. Richard Lorenz
Anyone have anything on a Reeder family, particularly Jesse Reeder who married Mary Littleton in 1791? phil entrekin
My father (Gary Vaughn Parker) was born in Clinton South Carolina (Laurens County) 1905. I am seeking info about his predessors - years ago I saw a geneology and the name Louisa seems familiar Steve Parker ([email protected]
SEARCHING FOR MY GRANDMOTHER'S FAMILY. GREAT GRANDMOTHER AGNES JUDGE HUNTER. GRANDMOTHER MARGARET IMIGRATED FROM SCOTLAND TO U.S. AT 1902. ANY INFO MUCH APPRECIATED - THANKS
Im searching for any information on John Callaway George Sr. or Jr. John c.jr. was married to Peggy Bowers in Laurens,S.C.in 1950by REV.J.A.Martin,Notary Public was J.Hewettle Wasson,on May2-1950.I cant seem to find anymore info.on either John George's can anyone please help me??I have some family members names but not real sure they are right,Harold,rupert clyde,jenevia,jeanette,lavita george.I think one of the girls married a man with the last name(Head)I also was told John C.George Sr. was burried in Gastonia dont know his death date. if anyone knows of this family please email me at [email protected] Thanks
Looking for information on John Davis Family prior to his move to Murray County, Georgia around 1840. Born 1788, died 1877, married Nancy Roberts. They had 10 children, John Jr.. Elizabeth, Isaac, Nancy, Spencer, Jeremiah, Caleb, Regenia, William, and Francis.
Am Great Grandson of John H. Jones who settled in Dallas County, Arkansas. The Birthdate you have seems to be his birthday. Please contact me at [email protected] I have just recently found some new information on him. You may already have it but I will be glad to share. I am grandson of Maggie Roberta Jones Steelman. She was daughter of James H. and Sarah Ellen (Taylor) Jones. James was son of John H. and Catherine.
Hello, I am looking for: Mary Francis Logan b. ????????Abt. d. 1953 Burial: Mount Pleasant Cem., Laurens, S.C. Mary Francis Logan was married to Robert Lee Hubert McPherson, November 10th, 1881. Robert H. McPherson died, 1891; Mary Francis Logan McPherson married Willie( or William) Greenberry Martin. Does any one have her birth date, and anything about the Logan Family in Laurens, S.C.? Children: Mary Elizabeth McPherson, B. Nov.18, D. Feb.04, 1960 Joesphine Adella McPherson,B. April 11, 1884, D. July 04, 1960 James Cleveland McPherson,B. Sept. 24, 1890, D. Dec. 1974 William Franklin McPherson, B. July 05, 1886, D. March 02, 1999 James Cleveland was Grandfather who married Willie Leona Davis, B. Ruthford, N.C. (Davis family moved to Waterloo, S.C. Laurens County. where he married James Cleveland McPherson, then moved to Greenville, S.C. where they lived on Darlington Rd. San Souci, Greenville, S.C. almost their married live and passed away, they are burried at Wood Lawn Cem., Greenville, S.C. Sincerely, Brenda McPherson Compton [email protected]
ABBEVILLE---Services for Carl K. "Jack" Vanadore, 76, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 7-9 tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Vanadore died Friday, May 5, 2000. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Carl & Pearl Vanadore. Surviving are his wife, Janie Vanadore; son, Ralph Vanadore of Lexington; daughters, Toby Minor of Abbeville, Becky Wideman of Greenwood; sisters, Gwendlyn Connor of Waterloo, Mary McAbee of Enoree, Roy Etta Smith of Greenwood, Kay Finkenstadt of Greenwood; 4 grandchildren. [The State, Columbia, SC, Sunday, May 7, 2000].
LAURENS, SC---Services for Richard Griffin Shell Sr, 79, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2000 in the First United Methodist Church of Laurens. Visitation will be 6:30-8 this evening at Gray Funeral Home of Laurens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Research, 114 East Earl Street, Anderson, SC 29621-5602, or the First United Methodist Church, 244 West Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360. Mr. Shell, of 117 Maplebrook and husband of Lillian Pearson Shell, died Saturday, May 6, 2000 at National Healthcare in Laurens. Born in Laurens, he was the son of the late John C. Shell Sr. & Margaret Miller Shell. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific, especially through the Okinawa Campaign. After the war, he recruited for the Navy out of Savannah and Charleston, and was in the reserves for 20 years. Mr. Shell was the owner/operator of Triangle Gas Service for 32 years. During those years, he was a member of S. C. Propane Gas Association, having held the office of Secretary and President of the association. He was also in the Southeastern Propane Gas Association, serving on different committees. He was an elected Commissioner of Public Works for 24 years. Mr. Shell was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church, serving as a Steward and head usher for years, as well as Trustee and a term as Board Chairman. He was very active in the life of the Church and belonged to the Wesley Class and Men of the Church. He was instrumental in the establishment of Laurens County Safe Home, when the organizers needed a home & support for abused women. He was a Past President of Laurens Exchange Club and a life member of the Palmetto Masonic Lodge #19. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Pearson Shell of the home; daughters, Diane Hagen & her husband, Bruce of Abbeville, SC, Margaret Plexico & her husband, Harry of Columbia, SC; son, Richard G. Shell Jr. & wife, Mary of Laurens, SC, Maj. George Allen Shell & his wife, Lilliana of Fort Sill, OK; grandchildren, Ryan & Marie Plexico, Allison & Lauren Hagen, Griffin & Sutton Shell, and Victoria, Carolina, & Phillip Shell; brother, John C. Shell Jr. & his wife, Louanne of Ninety Six, SC; numerous nieces & nephews. [The State, Columbia, SC, Sunday, May 7, 2000].
replying to posting in April. I have the book "Maryland and Virginia Colonials" by Sharon Doliante. It has some information about Basil and Priscilla's children and some grandchildren. If you are still looking, post a message. Jean Tobey
Trying to find info on my ggrandmother's family. Her name was Missouri Eudora (or Udora) Prather. She was born on Feb 8 and her death certificate lists the year as 1858. She died on October 15, 1940. I have seen the birth year elsewhere as 1861. Her death certificate lists her father as Billy Prather and her mother as Nancy someone (I can't really read it). I have found a Missouri Prather born to William Prather and Nancy Waldrop. My problem is that I can't connect my ggrandmother with them. Missouri was born in Laurens Co., and married Jesse Murphy Bobo. I have more info than I need on the Bobo's. What I need is some help connecting my ggrandmother to this William and Nancy. If these people aren't my gggrandparents, the coincidence in their names and the names and dates on her death certificate are scary. I understand that the library in Laurens has a lot of information on the Prather's. The problem is that I live in Virginia and seldom get to S.C. to check. I! really need help here. Any takers? Thanks Tina
Peggy Sue, A few miles from where I live is a little historical town called Hodges, SC. It was named after a member of one of the Hodges' families living there, George Washington Hodges. His ancestor, Major ? Hodges of revolution era is buried in a family cemetery there and an article was in the local paper a few days ago about how the present owner of the land has allowed the cemetery to be destroyed. He wouldn't let the family descendants clean and put a fence around it. The stones have been broken and there's all kinds of trash where he allows his customers to his go cart race track access through the cemetery. Some people have little respect for the deceased. I'd be afraid they would come back to haunt me! There's a Hodges list on rootsweb for descendants to subscribe to and help fight this cause. They are working with the state government to get a law passed to make it a crime to do such damage. Supposedly all the bodies were removed from the cemetery except the Major's, but they feel there were others still there. To join that list send an e-mail with the subject blank and on the first line of the body of the letter the word subscribe typed to [email protected] Everyone is invited to join this cause. Joyce ----- Original Message ----- From: Peggy Sue O'Shields-Gaddis <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 4:47 PM Subject: [SCLAUREN] Look Up HODGES | Can any one find a Leroy Hodges in the 1829/30 Census that would be living | next door to a Richard HODGES. | | And then does any one have anything about these people. | | Thanks | | Peggy Sue O'Shields-Gaddis | [email protected]
Could someone look up this for me. Thanks Peggy Alabama 1820 HODGES RICHARD Laurens County SC 025 100001-20301 Federal Population Schedule SC 1820 Federal Census Index SCS2a601892 1830 HODGES RICHARD Laurens County SC 228 Laurens District Federal Population Schedule SC 1830 Federal Census Index SC560421984
Can any one find a Leroy Hodges in the 1829/30 Census that would be living next door to a Richard HODGES. And then does any one have anything about these people. Thanks Peggy Sue O'Shields-Gaddis [email protected]
Request that the list owner of the Laurens Co., SC list contact me via email regarding Sims / Pugh connections. Jim Sims