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