I am looking for definitive proof of the parents of my great great greatgrandfather, who would be my great great great greatgrandparents. John Robertson Duncan was born November 6,1803 in the Pendleton district of South Carolina. He married Sarah (sally) McCormick born July 3,1805 in wren county virginia. They lived and died in Hancock county, Indiana. I have all this information but do not know with certainty who the parents were. if anyone knows anything I would really appreciate hearing from you. Thanks in advance. Karmel

If anyone has the abstracts of wills for Greenville Co I would appreciate a lookup. Date: Jan. 6, 1845 Desc: William KING will typescript, Greenville Co, will book C, pages 162-163; estate packet: Apt 10, File 20 Names: KING, William; PICKETT, James; CAPPS, Matthew; KING, Frances; BLYTHE, David Thank you very much, Eldon

Elizabeth, the part about your friends will be deleted... -----Original Message----- From: Bitzoemler [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 6:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SC] World War II Monument Dear List, Our country was founded on the basis of freedom of religion, speech and all the other things that go in to make up what we call the United States. The fact that our ancestors came to North America, some through the waterways and land of Canada, some south of the border & South America & many from around the world, is sometimes hard for many to comprehend. The thought that our founding fathers worked long and hard to draft the Declaration of Independence and debated over the wording of our Constitution, has made tears come to my eyes when I think of what they gave us. Our forefathers wanted the freedoms that we enjoy here in our land to be cherished forever. The fact that so many men have fought in different wars for us to protect those freedoms is something that is hard for some individuals to comprehend, since some people have never had to struggle for much, whereas others struggled just to arrive here to our shores for those freedoms. I hope that each of us on this weekend will remember our ancestors who fought in those wars. Also, I hope that we will think of our current men and women who are serving and fighting to keep freedom alive in this country and for others to gain such as we have. Tomorrow, Saturday, our country is dedicating the new World War II memorial. May each of you take the time to pause in your life, and enjoy the Photo Essay of the WW II Monument in Washington DC, by photojournalist & publisher of Meridian Magazine, Scot Proctor, http://www.ldsmag.com/photoessay/040528memorial1.html I have one married couple, (Don is 83, Jean is 81) who are my friends and who come every Thursday night to work at our Family History Center. They are both swift on their feet and quick with their minds, and very active in their research of their genealogy. Don served in World War II, Korea, & Vietnam. He was at Pearl Harbor on that terrible day. Jean served in Australia and the Phillipines during World War II. May we all take time to say "Thank You" to those still alive who served, and remember in our hearts those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. May you all keep a sober weekend in those memories and stay safe and alert. Elizabeth ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== SC Historical Society: http://www.schistory.org/ ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

That is fine, Derrell. Those friends who are the veterans are special people. To think that they are as active as they are is so special to me. They remind me of my father who died at 99 years of age. He walked to the store and that was a 4 mile round trip. That exercise was done only after he forgot where he parked his car, Derrell. His memory was as sharp as a tack, & he was studying Russian when he died. He could speak aabout 25 languages, and knew what most were saying, even if he was hearing more than 2-3 languages at a time. His writing hand was beautiful, even up to the end with his steady hand. That takes real talent. Elizabeth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Derrell Oakley Teat" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 8:51 PM Subject: RE: [SC] World War II Monument > Elizabeth, the part about your friends will be deleted... > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bitzoemler [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 6:36 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [SC] World War II Monument > > > Dear List, > > Our country was founded on the basis of freedom of religion, speech and all > the other things that go in to make up what we call the United States. > > The fact that our ancestors came to North America, some through the > waterways and land of Canada, some south of the border & South America & > many from around the world, is sometimes hard for many to comprehend. The > thought that our founding fathers worked long and hard to draft the > Declaration of Independence and debated over the wording of our > Constitution, has made tears come to my eyes when I think of what they gave > us. > > Our forefathers wanted the freedoms that we enjoy here in our land to be > cherished forever. The fact that so many men have fought in different wars > for us to protect those freedoms is something that is hard for some > individuals to comprehend, since some people have never had to struggle for > much, whereas others struggled just to arrive here to our shores for those > freedoms. > > I hope that each of us on this weekend will remember our ancestors who > fought in those wars. Also, I hope that we will think of our current men and > women who are serving and fighting to keep freedom alive in this country and > for others to gain such as we have. > > Tomorrow, Saturday, our country is dedicating the new World War II memorial. > May each of you take the time to pause in your life, and enjoy the Photo > Essay of the WW II Monument in Washington DC, by photojournalist & publisher > of Meridian Magazine, Scot Proctor, > > http://www.ldsmag.com/photoessay/040528memorial1.html > > I have one married couple, (Don is 83, Jean is 81) who are my friends and > who come every Thursday night to work at our Family History Center. They are > both swift on their feet and quick with their minds, and very active in > their research of their genealogy. Don served in World War II, Korea, & > Vietnam. He was at Pearl Harbor on that terrible day. Jean served in > Australia and the Phillipines during World War II. > > May we all take time to say "Thank You" to those still alive who served, and > remember in our hearts those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. > May you all keep a sober weekend in those memories and stay safe and alert. > > Elizabeth > > > ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== > SC Historical Society: http://www.schistory.org/ > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== > SC Historical Society: http://www.schistory.org/ > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

fyi... South Carolina Confederate Pension Applications 1919 - 1938 / online http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

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/CdB.2ACE/147.2.1 Message Board Post: Ida, Thanks for your information. I hope we can trade more information.

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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/CdB.2ACE/147.2 Message Board Post: My father was Edgar Benenhaley. He was from Sumter, S.C. I do have some names from a family tree. Hope this can help. Please feel free to email me anytime. Edgar Russell Benenhaley Joshua Benenhaley-his father Edna Exum-his mother Joseph Benenhaley Jr.-Joshua's father Nora Nunny-Joshua' mother Eugene Exum Jr.-Edna's father Liza Buckner-Edna's mother Joseph Benenhaley Sr.-Joseph Jr's father Katie Pitts-Joseph Jr's mother Anderson Nunny-Nora Nunny's father ? Belk- Nora's mother Eugene Napolen Exum Sr.-Eugene Jr's father Magilon Oxendine-Eugene's mother John buckner- Liza's father Sara Pitts-Liza's mother Maybe some of this can help. Ida

Dear List, Our country was founded on the basis of freedom of religion, speech and all the other things that go in to make up what we call the United States. The fact that our ancestors came to North America, some through the waterways and land of Canada, some south of the border & South America & many from around the world, is sometimes hard for many to comprehend. The thought that our founding fathers worked long and hard to draft the Declaration of Independence and debated over the wording of our Constitution, has made tears come to my eyes when I think of what they gave us. Our forefathers wanted the freedoms that we enjoy here in our land to be cherished forever. The fact that so many men have fought in different wars for us to protect those freedoms is something that is hard for some individuals to comprehend, since some people have never had to struggle for much, whereas others struggled just to arrive here to our shores for those freedoms. I hope that each of us on this weekend will remember our ancestors who fought in those wars. Also, I hope that we will think of our current men and women who are serving and fighting to keep freedom alive in this country and for others to gain such as we have. Tomorrow, Saturday, our country is dedicating the new World War II memorial. May each of you take the time to pause in your life, and enjoy the Photo Essay of the WW II Monument in Washington DC, by photojournalist & publisher of Meridian Magazine, Scot Proctor, http://www.ldsmag.com/photoessay/040528memorial1.html I have one married couple, (Don is 83, Jean is 81) who are my friends and who come every Thursday night to work at our Family History Center. They are both swift on their feet and quick with their minds, and very active in their research of their genealogy. Don served in World War II, Korea, & Vietnam. He was at Pearl Harbor on that terrible day. Jean served in Australia and the Phillipines during World War II. May we all take time to say "Thank You" to those still alive who served, and remember in our hearts those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. May you all keep a sober weekend in those memories and stay safe and alert. Elizabeth

This page includes information about how to contact the Huguenot Society of South Carolina Archives: http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/repository/shrabdircharl.htm Jimmie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Timmons" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:51 PM Subject: [SC] Early SC records of property transfers when there are no qualified descendants? > Before around 1706, if you were not married in a state approved > church, you were considered not married, all your children were > considered illegitimate, and when you died, all your belongings > and property went to the State. This happened to many Huguenots, > including (according to handed down verbal stories) my 8th Great > Grandfather. You would think there would be a record somewhere > of that happening. > > Does anybody know what type of record source would be the place to > look for events like that (assuming the records have survived)? > > Ray Timmons > > > ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== > SC Archives: http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/ > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

This page on the internet might help you: http://www.huguenotsociety.org/ Jimmie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Timmons" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:51 PM Subject: [SC] Early SC records of property transfers when there are no qualified descendants? > Before around 1706, if you were not married in a state approved > church, you were considered not married, all your children were > considered illegitimate, and when you died, all your belongings > and property went to the State. This happened to many Huguenots, > including (according to handed down verbal stories) my 8th Great > Grandfather. You would think there would be a record somewhere > of that happening. > > Does anybody know what type of record source would be the place to > look for events like that (assuming the records have survived)? > > Ray Timmons > > > ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== > SC Archives: http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/ > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Ray you are referencing the Exclusion Act and the Church Act of 1704. Both Acts had dual purposes, one to protect the Church of England and reflect the second generation of Proprietors aligence to Queen Anne and the other to wrest control of the province from the Religious Dissenters which included contol of of the lucrative back country indian trade. Most of the first generation of Proprietors and the Govenors, and other members of the colonial government were Religious Dissenters who allowed the practice of Occasional Comformity so dissenters could participate in the Government. Also the first Generation of Proprietors believed that their charter from the King allowed them to avoid establishing the Church of England as the State Church. Then the Cromwellian Revolt occured followed by the restoration. The Crown was rather shaky in England and by the Anne took over things were not settled in England. She choose to firmly back the Church of England and the high church philosphies rather than the low church represented by Cromwell. By this time the first generation of Proprietors had died and their sons were the owners of South Carolina and determined to make their way in Court. The second generation believe one way to ensure their advancement was to establish the Church of England in South Carolina and disenfranchise the Dissenters. Part of their strategy was to enfrancise the Huguenots. When the Huguenots were enfrancised, they tended to vote with and support the Goose Creek men who were Church of England,. Their churches were melded into the Church of England. The parish of St. Thomas and St. Denis is an example of the melding of Huguenot Churches into the English Parish. In this manner the Huguentos were able to avoid the losses that occured to many of the Dissenters. The book "Religion and Religion and Politics in South Carolina" provides a good quick read and overview of the religious and political struggles in colonial South Carolina. Deborah Byrd ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Timmons" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 5:51 PM Subject: [SC] Early SC records of property transfers when there are no qualified descendants? > Before around 1706, if you were not married in a state approved > church, you were considered not married, all your children were > considered illegitimate, and when you died, all your belongings > and property went to the State. This happened to many Huguenots, > including (according to handed down verbal stories) my 8th Great > Grandfather. You would think there would be a record somewhere > of that happening. > > Does anybody know what type of record source would be the place to > look for events like that (assuming the records have survived)? > > Ray Timmons > > > ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== > SC Archives: http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/ > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

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/ReB.2ACI/30.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Mary Thanks for the info and the offer Ed

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/ReB.2ACI/30.1.2 Message Board Post: Yes, the Hicks name is very familiar. In fact, Maxie (not yours) lives in New Zion now. I am sure that you could contact him at Maxie Hicks, Maxie Hicks Road, New Zion, S. C. 29111. If you have no luck there try William Earl Dubose New Zion, S. C. 29111. New Zion is just a cross roads and everyone knows each other. I know that William Earl is very interested in genealogy and is related to the Hicks. If no luck, contact me and I will try to help. Mary Frances H. Coker 1153 Coker Street, Turbeville, S. C. 29162

Before around 1706, if you were not married in a state approved church, you were considered not married, all your children were considered illegitimate, and when you died, all your belongings and property went to the State. This happened to many Huguenots, including (according to handed down verbal stories) my 8th Great Grandfather. You would think there would be a record somewhere of that happening. Does anybody know what type of record source would be the place to look for events like that (assuming the records have survived)? Ray Timmons

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JOHNSON JAMES Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ReB.2ACI/67 Message Board Post: In the will of Thomas Nightingale JOHNSON (filed in Sumter District Will Book A, page 21, recorded Aug 10, 1802) it makes reference to his former wife Nancy JAMES, his beloved wife Mary JOHNSON, and his beloved daughter Sarah. Which wife was Sarah’s mother? Whatever happened to Sarah? DGreen

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/CdB.2ACE/154 Message Board Post: In the will of Thomas Nightingale JOHNSON (filed in Sumter District Will Book A, page 21, recorded Aug 10, 1802) it makes reference to his former wife Nancy JAMES, his beloved wife Mary JOHNSON, and his beloved daughter Sarah. Which wife was Sarah’s mother? Whatever happened to Sarah? DGreen

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/ReB.2ACI/30.1.1 Message Board Post: My husband is the GG-G'son of Martha Jane "Patsy" SMITH and John Muldrow KENNEDY, Sr. through their only child John Muldrow KENNEDY. His mother was Mildred Elizabeth KENNEDY who md. Samuel Mayes PRINGLE, Sr. I knew that she married again later, but do not have anything on the BRAND marriage. If you have anything to share, I would greatly appreciate it! God bless, Dolores Pringle [email protected]

Is there anyone who lives near Clemson University who can check something for me in the Library there? If so, please contact me off the list and I will provide details. Thanks, David McCarley ICQ: 75885428 AOL: Opv1419 MSN: Opv_m YAHOO: Opv1419

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/ReB.2ACI/66.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I looked for a telephone listing for Liberty and Liberty Hill Baptist churches in Clarendon County, but do not see one for either.