Hello Dolores, You and I have chatted several times about Martin's.. I'd hoped that between Dick Martin and myself looking at the Martin papers so graciously donated to Clemson that we'd find a name amongst them to aid our search for William Waddell Martin's parents or his wife Sarah Elizabeth Mills parents. Alas, no such luck.. yet. They do mention many different family members names but none that I can prove because they leave off the last name mentioning only the given name. Andy, or Andrew, like that. I believe that many of the names stated as brother could be either a MARTIN or a MILLS brother. I do know that Daniel Mills was a brother to Elizabeth but nothing more'n that.. The letters between William and Elizabeth are so full of love. Several times she admonishes him for fighting the rich man's fight. She's after him all the time to write more-that was sorta funny since there are so many letters and the conditions of the time. Thanks for the time, hope your drive is uneventful. Sandy Hamilton

Sandy, Who is it that you are searching for? I'm from Pickens Co., and live in Myrtle Beach - headed home today. I'll be glad to see if I can find any info; I've been tied up w/my children in town this week for the holiday. Get back to me; I'll be here on Sunday. Hugs to all, Dolores Miller Pringle -----Original Message----- From: Lil Ham [mailto:mountaineers2@bellsouth.net] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 6:19 PM To: SCPICKEN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SCPICKENS] Martin School I've not gotten any further than the 2 names I mentioned.. that's the problem.. can't go back any further.. but, I did talk to the lady at the cemetery over on Hwy 8 in Pickens and she listed several children's names and said something about GA.. just never can find the parents.. Sorry I couldn't help.. Are you a Pickens Co. girl? I'm up in Dacusville.. Sandy ==== SCPICKEN Mailing List ==== List problems? Contact the Pickens Co., SC List Mom kathleenburnett@earthlink.net Use Kathleen as the subject line for your post To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett

Hi Linda I will recheck the information about the Martin school bell and get back with you Do you have more information that you could share with us on the Martin School and maybe some of Hovie Martin's stories about the school,sounds interesting. Thanks Gay

In a message dated 12/26/2002 5:47:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, mountaineers2@bellsouth.net writes: > I'm looking for Mandy (or Amanda) Turner, possibly a sibling is the one > mentioned in the article. > Turner's mentioned are Mac and Andrew. The students listed are in grades 1 to 6 and some adults listed, along with a picture of the whole student body. Thanks, Jackie

Jackie, Would you mind sending me a copy of that via e-mail? I have a feeling the Andrew Turner could be a relative. If you can: beamer@wmni.net Thanks, Bonnie ----- Original Message ----- From: Jnshowl@aol.com To: SCPICKEN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [SCPICKENS] Martin School I have an old newspaper clipping that belonged to my husband's Great Grandmother. What newspaper it came out of, I haven't a clue. The title says "Are Your Grandparents Here?" It's a picture of Shady Grove School class, the picture was taken on March 2, 1906. Some of the surnames mentioned are: Stewart, Madden, Rice, Murphree, Turner, Alexander, Moore, Bolding, Herd, Parrott, Thomas, Finley and Fox. Jim Finley is listed as the teacher and Mr. Hallums as school official. Thanks, Jackie Howell ==== SCPICKEN Mailing List ==== NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett

I've not gotten any further than the 2 names I mentioned.. that's the problem.. can't go back any further.. but, I did talk to the lady at the cemetery over on Hwy 8 in Pickens and she listed several children's names and said something about GA.. just never can find the parents.. Sorry I couldn't help.. Are you a Pickens Co. girl? I'm up in Dacusville.. Sandy

Sandy, I guess you meant this for me? I am in Oregon, and born in Wa state. My grandmother(Ruth Chapman) and her ancestors were all from Pickens Co., SC. I still have cousins there. Bonnie ----- Original Message ----- From: Lil Ham To: SCPICKEN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 3:18 PM Subject: Re: [SCPICKENS] Martin School I've not gotten any further than the 2 names I mentioned.. that's the problem.. can't go back any further.. but, I did talk to the lady at the cemetery over on Hwy 8 in Pickens and she listed several children's names and said something about GA.. just never can find the parents.. Sorry I couldn't help.. Are you a Pickens Co. girl? I'm up in Dacusville.. Sandy ==== SCPICKEN Mailing List ==== List problems? Contact the Pickens Co., SC List Mom kathleenburnett@earthlink.net Use Kathleen as the subject line for your post To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett

Jackie, I guess it just has the surnames? Not the given names of the individuals? I'm looking for Mandy (or Amanda) Turner, possibly a sibling is the one mentioned in the article. Mandy was born about 1885, married to Jake or Jacob Bearden. She'd have been too old for school but you never know.. Thanks for the info though Sandy Hamilton

I have an old newspaper clipping that belonged to my husband's Great Grandmother. What newspaper it came out of, I haven't a clue. The title says "Are Your Grandparents Here?" It's a picture of Shady Grove School class, the picture was taken on March 2, 1906. Some of the surnames mentioned are: Stewart, Madden, Rice, Murphree, Turner, Alexander, Moore, Bolding, Herd, Parrott, Thomas, Finley and Fox. Jim Finley is listed as the teacher and Mr. Hallums as school official. Thanks, Jackie Howell

Dick, Pretty sure on the MANN part for Matilda.. We WILL find these parents out.. they're here somewhere.. How'd the baby like her Christmas? First for her wasn't it? Sandy Hamilton

Linda In the W. W. Martin letters there are two or three letters from Daniel Mills to his sister Sarah Elizabeth Mills. Daniel Mills married Matilda (Mann?). I will check when I get home and let you know what I have. I know I don't have any info on the Mills parents. They are a mystery the same as W. W. Martin's parents. Dick Martin dismartin@aol.com

Searching for information on Daniel MILLS or Sarah Elizabeth Mills MARTIN specific to relationship and parentage. Linda W. Skelton St. George, Dorchester Co., SC lwskelton@mindspring.com Researching: WAGERS, HARBESON, PENDARVIS, INFINGER, MUSTARD, MARCHANT, TIMOTHY, SKELTON, CANTRELL, MARTIN, WINCHESTER, LYNCH, HERRON

Sandy, You mentioned a Turner and a Bearden. I have learned my gtgtgt grandfather "Pick" Turner (1810-1880 of Pickens, SC, married a Vinty Beardon/Bearden. Have you ever run across these people? She was supposed to have been Pickens Turner's 2nd wife. The first one may have been a Sizemore. Her first name we know was Sarah/Sallie. "Pick" claimed to be at least hafl Cherokee. Any help appreciated! Bonnie ----- Original Message ----- From: Lil Ham To: SCPICKEN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 2:47 PM Subject: Re: [SCPICKENS] Martin School Jackie, I guess it just has the surnames? Not the given names of the individuals? I'm looking for Mandy (or Amanda) Turner, possibly a sibling is the one mentioned in the article. Mandy was born about 1885, married to Jake or Jacob Bearden. She'd have been too old for school but you never know.. Thanks for the info though Sandy Hamilton ==== SCPICKEN Mailing List ==== List problems? Contact the Pickens Co., SC List Mom kathleenburnett@earthlink.net Use Kathleen as the subject line for your post To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alexander Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DgB.2ACI/864.1 Message Board Post: I think the William listed on the census might be my ggg grandfather William Bosier Alexander. He was born around 1833 in Pickens county, which would make him 17 in 1850. I don't know who his parents are. I am still trying to find that information. I do know he married Elizabeth S. Springfield December 24, 1852 in Alabama. Elizabeth was also born in Pickens county on September 6, 1834. I hope the William is my ggg grandfather. It would get me some where. Right now I am at a dead end. If you can confirm any of this information I have it would be great. If I find any other information that might imply he is related to David and Mary I will let you know. Sorry I could not be of any more help.

Also there is a Barbara Martin in the Oconee area,who still has the original Bell to the School Information on Martin School in Pickens was quite interesting and is consistent with some stories shared by my grandfather-in-law, Hovie Martin (b.1901), now deceased. Hovie was the grandson of WW Martin. He claimed to own the bell from the school. It was erected in his yard on a stone pillar which had been constructed specifically for the bell. My husband, now 61 years, and also our children found every opportunity to slip away from the family gatherings long enough to ring the bell. After Hovie's death the bell was placed in the care of a family connection in that area. His children wished the bell to be kept in the area as Martin School. I have been a member of this family for 36 years and find it ironic that another person also claims the "bell". Was there more than one bell erected at the school? Please help me solve this query. Linda W. Skelton St. George, Dorchester Co., SC lwskelton@mindspring.com Researching: WAGERS, HARBESON, PENDARVIS, INFINGER, MUSTARD, MARCHANT, TIMOTHY, SKELTON, CANTRELL, MARTIN, WINCHESTER, LYNCH, HERRON

I don't know anything about the bell but I was wondering if you have any info on a Phelix Martin. I'm looking for a Phelix Martin who had a son named Paul Sevier. All I know about this family is that Paul's father was Phelix Martin from SC and that he was Irish. Paul Sevier married Minnie Hall early, early 1900 but I don't know where. I was told they (not sure who they was, if it was him and wife or him and father) spent a couple of years in South Georgia before moving to the North. They settled in NW Georgia, walker county. Thank you, Lu sheayalu@bv.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "lwskelton" <lwskelton@mindspring.com> To: <SCPICKEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2002 11:58 PM Subject: [SCPICKENS] Martin School bell > Also there is a Barbara Martin in the Oconee area,who still has the original > Bell to the School > > Information on Martin School in Pickens was quite interesting and is > consistent with some stories shared by my grandfather-in-law, Hovie Martin > (b.1901), now deceased. Hovie was the grandson of WW Martin. He claimed to > own the bell from the school. It was erected in his yard on a stone pillar > which had been constructed specifically for the bell. My husband, now 61 > years, and also our children found every opportunity to slip away from the > family gatherings long enough to ring the bell. > > After Hovie's death the bell was placed in the care of a family connection > in that area. His children wished the bell to be kept in the area as Martin > School. I have been a member of this family for 36 years and find it ironic > that another person also claims the "bell". Was there more than one bell > erected at the school? Please help me solve this query. > > Linda W. Skelton > St. George, Dorchester Co., SC > lwskelton@mindspring.com > Researching: WAGERS, HARBESON, PENDARVIS, INFINGER, MUSTARD, MARCHANT, > TIMOTHY, SKELTON, CANTRELL, MARTIN, WINCHESTER, LYNCH, HERRON > > > > ==== SCPICKEN Mailing List ==== > We have over 234 members of the Pickens Co., SC Mailing List. Posting back > to the list helps the whole group, not just one person. If we work as a team, > we'll succeed as a team. > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > > >

Hi Gay, Thanks for thinking of me when sharing information. I went to Clemson and looked at those papers. So very awesome to read the letters between Sarah and William Martin during the war. I gleaned several names in hopes of finding out the Martin in-laws but to no avail as yet. Have you gotten any farther? Merry Christmas.. Sandy Hamilton

Hi Mrs Childers and others I read in the Old 96 District mailing list that you and your class are searching for information on Old Schools in the Old 96 District. While searching the Martin line of W.W.Martin and his wife Sarah Elizabeth Mills Martin,I came accross A Martin School,which I believe to have been on Martin School Rd. in Pickens,SC. W.W.Martin worked in the Clerk Of Court office of J.M.Stewart,about 1870-90s. I am connected to this line thru their daughter,Sarah Elizabeth Susannah (Martin/Holcombe?) Stewart married to my ggrandfather Daniel Carter Stewart b.1842 Pickens co.SC.,son of Robert Stewart and Elizabeth Durham. There is a Martin collection at Clemson Univ.of some 200 letters belonging to this Martin line. I placed a folder of letters and information from the Pickens co.SC. Stewart line connected to this Martin line at the Faith Clayton genealogy room at Southern Wesleyan Univ. in Central,SC. Anne Sheriff is the curator in the genealogy room there. I have a 2nd cousin,who has a large school book on geography,which belonged to Sarah Elizabeth Susannah Martin/Holcombe Stewart.I suspect the book was connected to the school. Also there is a Barbara Martin in the Oconee area,who still has the original Bell to the School and maybe more information that I have on this Martin School. I realize that this School is not in the areas you mentioned,but it was in the area that was once Old 96 District,I hope you will include it. I will put the email address here of three other Martin searchers,who may have additional information on the Martin School. Thank you and much success with your project. Gay Stewart Beam jimfile@aol Barbara Martin DisMartin @aol Dick Martin Mountaineers2@bellsouth.net Sandy I will put a link here for these three back to your Abbeville,Old96 School page. Homepage click on the web page designed by Mrs Childers. <A HREF="http://www.acsd.k12.sc.us/ahs/">New Web</A> http://www.acsd.k12.sc.us/ahs/

Am descended from James M. Wood and Elizabeth Jane Mauldin. Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Mary Mauldin of Anderson Co., SC. Have hit a brick wall on James Wood. 1850 Pickens Co. census shows he was born 1803 Pickens Co., SC. I've begun looking at men in the area with male children about James' age. Joel Wood falls into that catergory. Can anyone supply any additional information on Joel? Thank you for any assistance. Terry Jackson tjackson@corrcomm.net 1800 Pendleton Dist., pg. 40 Joel Wood 1 male age 16-26 (b. 1774-1784) 1 female under age 10 (b. 1790-1800) 1 female age 16-26 (b. 1774-1784) 1810 census not available. War of 1812 Service Records Private Joel Wood, Austin's Regt., SC Militia 1820 Pendleton Dist. SC, pg. 208 Joel Wood 2 males age 10-16 (b. 1804-1810) 1 male age 16-26 (b. 1794-1804) 1 male age 26-45 (b. 1775-1794) 5 females under age 10 (b. 1810-1820) 1 female age 10-16 (b. 1804-1810) 1 female age 16-26 (b. 1794-1804 1 female age 26-45 (1775-1794) 1830 Anderson Co., SC, pg. 113 Joel Wood 1 male under age 5 (b. 1825-1830) 2 males age 5-10 (b. 1820-1825) 1 male age 40-50 (b. 1780-1790) 1 female age 5-10 (b. 1820-1825) 2 females age 10-15 (b. 1815-1820) 3 females age 15-20 (b. 1810-1815) 1 female age 40-50 (b. 1780-1790)

Hi Melissa - I did not write down the source, but I have William marrying a Susander Unknown. This could be another wife, or Elizabeth's full name. Wish I could be of more help. Dave Jones