The State (Columbia): Friday, June 29, 2001 Billy Truttman LATTA (--) Services for Billy Dwayne Truttman, 24, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Visitation is 7-9 this evening at the funeral home. Mr. Truttman died Wednesday. Born in Dillon Co., he was the son of Shirley Ann Caulder Daniels. He attended Beulah Baptist Church and was a Tree Service Technician. Surviving are his mother, Shirley C. Daniels of Latta; sisters, Aimee C. Daniels and Angela D. Daniels of Latta; grandmother, Doris C. Caulder. He was predeceased by grandfather, Ben Caulder Sr.

The State (Columbia): Friday, June 29, 2001 Ira Huggins MULLINS (--) Services for Ira Lide Huggins, 87, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Meares Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation is 7-9 tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Huggins died June 27, 2001. Born in Mobile, Ala., he was a son of the late Thomas and Lizzie Wallace Huggins. He was married to the late Thelma Huggins. Surviving are sons, Billy Huggins of Nichols and Bruce Huggins of Mullins; brother, Bernie Huggins of Johnsonville; sisters, Emily Dean of Angier, N.C., Daisy Perry of Port Wenworth, Ga., Christine Kendall, Alexandria, Va.; 5 grandchildren.

Dear Joanne: Thank you so very much for the information. I am researching my McInnis relatives. My great grandfather was Neil McInnis and his son (my grand dad) was James Light McInnis. I remember granddaddy talking about a McLeod and I visited the McLeoad Cemetery last year and took pictures of all the McInnis graves. Anything you might have that you think would help me would really be appreciated. Again many thanks for all your kindness and for getting back to me. I appreciate it more than you know. God Bless, Barbara

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>Thanks, Jo, for your message and for your suggestion about where "the >Grove" might have been. I find this all fascinating and really remarkable >too that such influential players in the early spread of Methodism were >right in our home territory. I can't wait to look again at the Woodmason book to see what he says about Gideon Gibson. Thanks for bringing it up! Larry Larry Jones wrote: >"...(snip) On Monday, February 1, 1790--between being >in Marlboro County and later near Marion, according to Asbury's journal, >"Brother Whatcoat preached AT THE GROVE (my caps); John Ellis and myself >spoke after him, and there were gracious signs of tenderness among the >people. An elderly Baptist preacher attended, whose heart the Lord >touched, and he acknowledged the power of the Most High to be present". I >don't know all the locations along that road; however, since I grew up >going to Bethesda church in Oak Grove, I could not help but wonder if "at >the Grove" referred to Oak Grove. It certainly was along the route. > > >I wonder if he might have been referring to Hickory Grove, a little further >downriver toward Mars Bluff, and just above or part of the Sandy Bluff >Settlement. I have often come across old deeds and plats that refer to the >old lands of Gideon Gibson at Hickory Grove merely as "The Grove" or "The >Grove Lands." It was here at his home plantation that Gregg said Gibson was >shot by his nephew, Murphee. It would have been very near here that the Sandy >Bluff Church, also mentioned in some of your recent messages, was located. > >Woodmason had some very interesting things to say about Gideon Gibson, by the >way, especially about his role in the War of the Regulators. Anyone who >hasn't treated themselves to a good, careful read of "Carolina Backcountry on >the Eve of the Revolution" by Charles Woodmason is cheating themselves of a >wonderful, first hand account of some of the goings on in these parts. > >It's really good to see you active on the list again, Larry! > >Jo Church Dickerson > > >==== SCMARION Mailing List ==== >Dillon County SCGenWeb site: >http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/1786/dillon.html

>Hi, Joanne, I was delighted that through this list, specifically with the help of Jo Church Dickerson, I feel like I know the location of Sandy Bluff. I still want to make it to that location one day! If you find where Highway 301 crosses the Great Pee Dee River (basically near the small community of Pee Dee) and then go upstream a few miles, on the Marion County side, that's where it would be. My understanding is that there is a bluff but that the community extended for three miles or so along the river. It thinks that's what Bishop Gregg wrote. It wouldn't be on today's maps because it is extinct as a community today. Your mention of Carolina Presbyterian Church reminds me that in the cemetery there there is buried a Robert WEBSTER b. June 20, 1850, d. December 16, 1937 and his wife Susan C. b. September 10, 1856 d. July 8, 1929. I think but have not been able to prove that this Robert Webster was the brother of my great grandmother, Sarah Elizabeth Webster who lived in Marlboro County and married a McDuffie (there's the Scottish connection again). An earlier census suggests that the Robert who was the brother of my ggrandmother was born ca. 1852. A later estate settlement in 1903 indicates that her brother Robert was in Marion County in 1903. I just have not had confirmation for any descendants that this was the same Robert buried there at Carolina. I think some of the children of the Robert and Susan who were buried at Carolina were named E. Gary (wife Hattie), C. M. (wife Esther), Laura E., Robert, Alfred (wife Fannie), and Walter D. Webster. I think names of others in this general family included Casper M. Webster, Fannie A. Webster, Mary Webster Coyle, Margaret W. Pope, Mollie A. Webster, Emma Kate W. Darden, Sue W. McGirt, Russel C. Webster, Clyde M. Webster, Hattie J. Webster, Christian W. Gunter, Gary Webster Jr., Annie Laurie W. Summerlin, James Robert Webster. I have tried to follow some leads to get in touch with descendants of these folks but so far have not been successful so if you have any clues out there, please let me know. I don't know if any still live in the vicinity of Dillon. The center of Oak Grove has Bethesda Southern Methodist Church with its cemetery and another church. When I was growing up I thought the other church was a Baptist church, and I thought it was named Olive Branch. I think it's name now is Little Bless, and I am not sure but I think it may be a Holiness Church. There is a cemetery there too. Someday I hope to get information on Uncle Jake and Aunt Fannie Belle (Little) Jones on the computer and would be glad to copy to you. Larry Larry, >I have not read Woodmason's books yet. Sounds like they will make >interesting reading. Where is "Sandy Bluff"? I have a great S.C. ATLAS & >GAZETTEER which shows all the little towns and country roads, but I couldn't >find Sandy Bluff. Speaking of churches, there is the prettiest church on a >back road leaving Clio, SC but is actually in Dillon Co. (once Marion Co.) >not far from Minturn and Sinclair's crossroads. It is very old and has a >huge cemetery loaded with Scottish names. I believe it is the Carolina >Presbyterian church. I think it has been there a very long time. I do not >know if the cemetery has been charted/listed or not. Haven't checked >lately. > >I am glad to know Julia Bradford is back. I had a note from her a year or >so ago that she was leaving. Guess she decided to return. > >Thanks for all the other information on the churches. What is at Oak Grove >in the way of churches? Cemeteries? > >By the way, I have no information on the Rev. John R. Little/Ella Berry >family and would certainly welcome any you might like to share. I have the >parents of John R. Little, which were Daniel Little (b. 1818) and his wife, >Mary Ann Medlin (b. 1816) Married 1837. > >Joanne H. > > > >==== SCMARION Mailing List ==== >Dillon County SCGenWeb site: >http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/1786/dillon.html

I notice there is an Olivet Cemetery listed in north east Marion County. Can anyone give me directions to this cemetery? Is there a church connected to this cemetery and if so what denomination is it? Thanks Mary

Dear List, Many of you have been asking about early church records, especially Methodists churches. My husband and I were visiting an antique bookstore in Columbia, SC, in the late 1960's. When I picked up a little red book that began "My maternal grandfather was one of the first settlers on Britton's Neck...." I couldn't wait to buy the book! In the book, which was printed by the author James Jenkins in 1842 at the end of his life, Jenkins gives a name/place record of Methodist conferences beginning in the late 1700's. The book has no index and several chapters have misaligned print. I talked to the printer earlier this year about reprinting the book for distribution. I have been busy with a fictitious novel, TAMMY, (ISBN #1-58898-213-0) which is a story set in Britton's Neck, and a second book, WADE HAMPTON RICHARDSON OF BRITTON'S NECK, which the printer told me yesterday has now been sent for binding. The Richardson genealogy is 194 pages with photos and an index. I will be leaving my computer today to visit my sister whose husband is critically ill with cancer; however, I will be back by the end of the week--hopefully. I will attempt to answer questions and try to help -- but it may take time for me to get back to you with answers coming from the Jenkins book. Patience will have to be the rule. Sincerely, Sandra R. Pound

Just a note to remind folks that Victoria has a site on the Marion Genweb pages containing church records. These largely consist of Baptist records that Bill Snipes has transcribed and contributed. There is also a transcription of the History of Center Methodist Church supplied by Betty Jo Stewart. Anyone who hasn't browsed the Marion Genweb page lately would do well to do so, checking out all the little nooks and crannies there. Victoria is doing her usual, terrific job, many people have contributed data, and the site contains an incredible amount of information. http://geocities.com/BourbonStreet/1786/marion.html Jo Church Dickerson

Larry Jones wrote: "...(snip) On Monday, February 1, 1790--between being in Marlboro County and later near Marion, according to Asbury's journal, "Brother Whatcoat preached AT THE GROVE (my caps); John Ellis and myself spoke after him, and there were gracious signs of tenderness among the people. An elderly Baptist preacher attended, whose heart the Lord touched, and he acknowledged the power of the Most High to be present". I don't know all the locations along that road; however, since I grew up going to Bethesda church in Oak Grove, I could not help but wonder if "at the Grove" referred to Oak Grove. It certainly was along the route. I wonder if he might have been referring to Hickory Grove, a little further downriver toward Mars Bluff, and just above or part of the Sandy Bluff Settlement. I have often come across old deeds and plats that refer to the old lands of Gideon Gibson at Hickory Grove merely as "The Grove" or "The Grove Lands." It was here at his home plantation that Gregg said Gibson was shot by his nephew, Murphee. It would have been very near here that the Sandy Bluff Church, also mentioned in some of your recent messages, was located. Woodmason had some very interesting things to say about Gideon Gibson, by the way, especially about his role in the War of the Regulators. Anyone who hasn't treated themselves to a good, careful read of "Carolina Backcountry on the Eve of the Revolution" by Charles Woodmason is cheating themselves of a wonderful, first hand account of some of the goings on in these parts. It's really good to see you active on the list again, Larry! Jo Church Dickerson

Yes, Barbara, there are several McInnis names in that Bible. First of all, what was sent to my great Aunt Carrie Donaldson says the Bible was owned by Mr. John A. McLeod of Latta, SC. and was published by Matthew Carey, Philadelphia in 1808. Marriages: John McLeod and Mary McInnis was married Sept 12-1799 Sara McLeod-daughter of the above and Alexander Campbell were married the 13 of February 1823 John McLeod was married to his second wife Mary McInnis 20 day of Nov. 1823 Neill Alexander McLeod and Mary Catherine McPhaul was married May 7 1874 Page 2 in Bible ( a brief history of who begat who, then it has ..John McLeod was born in Glenlelg March 15, 1772, and Mary his wife was born Jan 5, 1779 Page 3 in Bible Births: The children of John and Mary MacLeod was born as follows..viz. Sara McLeod was born Sep 28, 1800 Daniel Mcleod was born Dec. 12, 1802 (this is a younger man than my Daniel MacLeod who was born earlier) Anna McLeod was born Jan 17, 1805 Christian Mcleod was born March 10, 1809 (married Donald Matheson) Catherine McLeod was born March 12, 1809 Norman Rodgers Mcleod was born Oct. 11, 1811 Roderick Innis McLeod was b. Dec. 30, 1813 Margaret McLeod was b. May 3, 1816 Miles Allen McLeod was b. Dec. 7, 1818 Catherine Caroline McLeod was b. Feb. 28, 1822 (Married Hugh G. Pearson of Marlboro Co., SC) The children of John McLeod and his second wife Mary McInnis McLeod were : Mary b. Aug. 2, 1824 Effy b. Oct. 2, 1825, (married an Alford) Jane Adaline b. 23 April 1827 Neill Alexander b. 8 Sept 1828 Children Of Neill Alexander McLeod John Alton mcLeod b. Feb 8th 1877 Mary Ellen b. Ju 11, 1879 Page 4, DEATHS Norman McLeod died in the year 1781 and was buried in Killean, Richmond Co., NC Daniel McLeod died 1784, buried with his father ( old Scottish custom) Mary Mcleod, wife of John , died the 29 th of August, 1822 and was buried on Little Lynches Creek, Kershaw District. John McLeod died Sept. 10, 1829, buried at Alexander Southerland's , Richmond Co., NC Mary McLeod (second wife?) died Aapril 4th, 1872 Joanne Harley New Bern,NC harleyclan@coastalnet.com ----- Original Message ----- From: JETBARB55@aol.com To: harleyclan@coastalnet.com Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 10:16 PM Subject: Re: Bible Dear Joanne: I saw your post on the SC Marion web page and was wondering if there would be any McInnis names in the McLeod Bible? Many thanks in advance for your kindness. God Bless, Barbara

Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC has an archive for SC Methodist. this may help you on your search. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joanne Harley" <harleyclan@coastalnet.com> To: <SCMARION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [SCMARION-L] Re: Early Churches > Cathy > There was another 'set' of Mcleods whose family bible was owned by a Mr. > John Mcleod of Latta, SC at one time. This was years ago. He sent the > information it contained to my Great Aunt Carrie Donaldson, who at the > time was the Historian of the McLeod Clan in SC. I just happened to stumble > onto this information. And I'm glad I did, so I know there is the other > group. Ours are all accounted for, and I do not know the ones you > mentioned. But thanks anyway. > > Because of the close proximity of the counties in the Clio, Minturn, Little > Rock, Dillon, Mars Bluff, , etc., my families for generations have been > crossing back and forth to live. It makes it interesting as I go about > discovering my roots. The old Baptist church records are great. Wish I > could find more Methodist. > > Joanne Harley > harleyclan@coastalnet.com > > > > > > > ==== SCMARION Mailing List ==== > Dillon County SCGenWeb site: > http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/1786/dillon.html > >

In a message dated 6/26/01 9:55:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, harleyclan@coastalnet.com writes: > Because of the close proximity of the counties in the Clio, Minturn, Little > Rock, Dillon, Mars Bluff, , etc., my families for generations have been > crossing back and forth to live. It makes it interesting as I go about > discovering my roots. The old Baptist church records are great. Wish I > could find more Methodist. > > Joanne Harley > harleyclan@coastalnet.com > > Joanne, how did you go about looking into these records? It is a four hour > trip down to Dillon/Marion area for me. Can it be done on line? Thanks, Jane > > > > >

Larry, I have not read Woodmason's books yet. Sounds like they will make interesting reading. Where is "Sandy Bluff"? I have a great S.C. ATLAS & GAZETTEER which shows all the little towns and country roads, but I couldn't find Sandy Bluff. Speaking of churches, there is the prettiest church on a back road leaving Clio, SC but is actually in Dillon Co. (once Marion Co.) not far from Minturn and Sinclair's crossroads. It is very old and has a huge cemetery loaded with Scottish names. I believe it is the Carolina Presbyterian church. I think it has been there a very long time. I do not know if the cemetery has been charted/listed or not. Haven't checked lately. I am glad to know Julia Bradford is back. I had a note from her a year or so ago that she was leaving. Guess she decided to return. Thanks for all the other information on the churches. What is at Oak Grove in the way of churches? Cemeteries? By the way, I have no information on the Rev. John R. Little/Ella Berry family and would certainly welcome any you might like to share. I have the parents of John R. Little, which were Daniel Little (b. 1818) and his wife, Mary Ann Medlin (b. 1816) Married 1837. Joanne H.

Cathy There was another 'set' of Mcleods whose family bible was owned by a Mr. John Mcleod of Latta, SC at one time. This was years ago. He sent the information it contained to my Great Aunt Carrie Donaldson, who at the time was the Historian of the McLeod Clan in SC. I just happened to stumble onto this information. And I'm glad I did, so I know there is the other group. Ours are all accounted for, and I do not know the ones you mentioned. But thanks anyway. Because of the close proximity of the counties in the Clio, Minturn, Little Rock, Dillon, Mars Bluff, , etc., my families for generations have been crossing back and forth to live. It makes it interesting as I go about discovering my roots. The old Baptist church records are great. Wish I could find more Methodist. Joanne Harley harleyclan@coastalnet.com

The Sun News Myrtle Beach, S.C. 6/27/2001 GALIVANTS FERRY Dorothy S. Fowler Dorothy S. Fowler, 73, of Barnhill Road and wife of Robert Esley Fowler, died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Conway Hospital after an illness. She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late John B. and Lorene Grainger Sarvis. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, E'Lonna Butler and her husband, Bob, of Conway; a son, Randall Fowler of Galivants Ferry; two brothers, Lester Sarvis of Galivants Ferry and Jenks Sarvis of Loris; four grandchildren, Amy Brown, Chad Butler, Jeff Butler and Matt Fowler; and one great-grandchild, Blane Butler. She was predeceased by a brother, Galbreath Sarvis. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The Rev. Johnny Jenerette will officiate. Burial will be in Zoan United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Coastal Carolina Chapter, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416.

The State (Columbia): Wednesday, June 27, 2001 Lottie Thompson MARION (--) Services for Lottie Grice Lane Thompson, 102, will be held at 3 p.m. today at Marion Baptist Church with burial in New Life Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home is in charge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church, P.O. Box 3, Marion, SC 29571 or the charity of your choice. Mrs. Thompson, widow of William J. Thompson, died Monday, June 25, 2001 in Marion Medical Center after an illness. Born in Marion County, July 22, 1898, she was a daughter of the late Mattie T. and Perseus L. Grice. Surviving are daughters, Inez L. Lane of Mullins, Mildred L. Strickland of Marion, Barbara L. Faulk of Southport, N.C.; son, Daniel J. Lane (Mary Steva) of Marion; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dock John Lane; son, Wayron F. Lane (Dorothy); four sisters and seven brothers.

The State (Columbia): Wednesday, June 27, 2001 Opal Lane LATTA (--) Funeral services for Opal Neil Lane, 54, will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mallory Church of God with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Ms. Lane died Monday, June 25, 2001 in McLeod Regional Medical Center. Born in Dillon Co., January 8, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Buck Lane and Ruby Taylor Lane. She was a graduate of Latta High School Class of 1965, and was a homemaker. She attended the Mallory Church of God, Surviving are her son, William Eric Lane of Latta; brothers, Elbert Lane of Latta, Thomas Lane of Thomasville, N.C., and Clarence Lane of Latta; sisters, Barbara Ann Massey of Statesville, N.C.; grandson, Timothy James Lane of 29 Palms, California. Ms. Lane was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Lane.

The State (Columbia): Wednesday, June 27, 2001 Thomas Harrelson NICHOLS (--) Graveside services for Thomas Robert Harrelson, 56, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Mills-Harrelson Cemetery. Cox-Collins Funeral Home is in charge. Mr. Harrelson died June 24, 2001. Born in Horry County, he was a son of the late Troy and Ruby Lee Johnson Harrelson Stroud. Surviving are daughter, Becky Fulmer, Columbia; brothers, Billy Harrelson, Nichols, Worth Harrelson, Nichols, Tony Harrelson, Mullins; sisters, Frances Elliott, Nichols, Joyce Ward, Whiteville, N.C., Sue Elliott, Mt. Pleasant, Carolyn Etheridge, Whiteville.

The State (Columbia): Wednesday, June 27, 2001 Deryle Chavis FLORENCE (--) Memorial services for Deryle Wesley Chavis, 66, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001, in Waters-Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Toys for Tots Foundation, P.O. Box 1947, Quantico, VA 22134. Mr. Chavis died Sunday, June 24, 2001, after an illness. Born in Marlboro Co., he was a son of the late Eliab L. and Ruby Gladys Griggs Chavis. He graduated from Buffalo University in Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. Chavis served in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps. He was a lifelong gold prospector and the author of Southern Gold, a history of gold mining in North and South Carolina (donated to the Florence County Library and the Marlboro Academy). In 1966, he joined Electro Motive, Inc., as a chemist. Then in 1975 he began working for Lion Chemical Laboratories as a research chemist, where he remained until his death. Surviving are several cousins and friends.