Judi and Nanci, Mine joins the crowd of smiling faces who have gathered so much from Nancie's posts on this site. Here are two items that I add for the cause: Carolina Spartan, July 7, 1864: George Washington Bomar, son of Booker Bomar, departed this life on 7 March, in the 17th year of his age... a member of the Baptist Church. Also James Vernon Bomar, son of Booker Bomar, died on the 12th inst., in the 12th year of his age. Also Eliza Adella Hunter Bomar, daughter of Booker Bomar, died on the 19th inst., in the 3d year of her age. The Carolina Spartan, September 23, 1885: -- Wm. M. Bomar has recently returned from a visit to Texas. He reports wheat and corn crops very good and cotton fair, better than last year. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Booker Bomar are in fine health and well pleased with their Texas home. Mr. Bomar is in better shape than he was for years before he left here. They are in Hunt county. Frank Landrum is in Fannin county and is doing well. W.D. Wilkins is merchandising at Honey Grove and sells a large quantity of goods. W.J. Duncan is buying cotton at Paris [TX] and other places and is doing a large business. J.A. Clarke, wife and four children are in fine health flourishing. Thomas Walker has risen to prominence in Fannin county and is prospering. The McMillin boys are getting on fairly well and keep in good health. Sam, Van and Buck Hall are all in good health and prospering. The Bomar Brothers, Furman and Lecil, are merchandising at Wolfe's Mill. He saw and heard of many other Spartanburg men out there and they have generally taken a good and {sic} in their adopted state. In a message dated 12/22/2007 8:01:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, judibennet@earthlink.net writes: Thanks again. I've lost count how many smiles you've put on my face. Today, in particular it's BOOKER BOMAR, Carolina Spartan 1879. ---------------- We regret to learn that MR. BOOKER BOMAR is quite sick at his home near New Prospect. We hope soon to hear of his recovery. ---------------- Booker BOMAR b.1810, is in my family, a brother to my ancestor Elizabeth BOMAR. Their family group is outlined below. He apparently recovered from the illness referred to in the 1879 Spartan. He d. 1889 in Texas. Thanks for all the help you give us. Merry Christmas, Judy Pensacola **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

Dear Nancie, Thanks again. I've lost count how many smiles you've put on my face. Today, in particular it's BOOKER BOMAR, Carolina Spartan 1879. ---------------- We regret to learn that MR. BOOKER BOMAR is quite sick at his home near New Prospect. We hope soon to hear of his recovery. ---------------- Booker BOMAR b.1810, is in my family, a brother to my ancestor Elizabeth BOMAR. Their family group is outlined below. He apparently recovered from the illness referred to in the 1879 Spartan. He d. 1889 in Texas. Thanks for all the help you give us. Merry Christmas, Judy Pensacola ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- According to the publication: A BRIEF HISTORY of the Life and Descendants of EDWARD BOMAR, one of the original settlers of Spartanburg County, S.C., Arranged by Thomas B. Martin, Fair Forest, S. C. FATHER: Edward Bomar was born in Halifax County, Virginia, February 11, 1767. He was the son of John Bomar , and according to tradition, John Bomar was one of three brothers who came over from England and settled in Virginia. He with his young family, came to Spartanburg County about November, 1796, and settled near North Tiger river, six miles west of Spartanburg court house. MOTHER: Mary Wood; of Halifax County, Virginia, in 1790. CHILDREN: Catherine, October 31st, 1791. Patience, December 17, 1793 John, September 15th, 1796. Elizabeth, April 6, 1799. William, August 6, 1801. Mary, July 16, 1804. George W. May 17th, 1807, Booker, April 26, 1810. Booker Bomar made farming his main business for life. He first settled near his father's home; later he bought a fine farm on North Pacolet, where he lived for a number of years, then moved to Wolfe City, Texas, where he died in 1889. He was a man of energy and firmness, and a true Christian -- a man highly respected by all who knew him. Married Louise Hobby.- had thirteen children, viz: Edward, William M., Calvin, Luther, George, Vernon, Franklin, Rhoda, Furman, Lesil, Eliza, Booker and Lee. George, Vernon and Eliza dead. Louise, wife of Booker Bomar, deserves special mention. She was one of the most thoroughly domestic women I have ever known. Those who have enjoyed her kind and loving hospitality can testify that a good square meal prepared by her own hands was always enjoyed. She was full of life and goodness, firm as a rock in her discipline, yet pleasant and captivating. She was truly a good wife to her husband, and mother to her children. She loved the God, in whom she believed. She survived her husband five or six years and went to her reward. Descendants of Booker Bomar. EDWARD was killed at Gaines' Mill during the civil war. WILLIAM M. married a Mrs. Love; had four children --Mary Louise, Boyce, Hobby and William. CALVIN married a Miss Clements; had four children -- Willie J. Calvin, Ellen and Allie. Willie married a Miss Slack, of Illinois; had two children -- Meta and Dail. J. Calvin married a Miss Breedlove; had two children -- Raymond and Wain. Ellen married E. S. Royal; had two children; both dead. LUTHER married a Miss Collins;. had seven children -- Herman, Walter, Foster, Austin, Lula, Nora and Virginia. Lula married J.A. Ellard; had two children -- Zera; one dead. Nora married a Meadows; had two children. FRANKLIN married Hattie White; had three children -- Gertrude, Miriam and Gerome. RHODA (now deceased) married A.A. Clark; had eight children -- Mary, Della, Mattie, Marilla, Bertha, Bomar, Herbert and Franklin. FURMAN married Lila Hensley; no children. LESIL married Myrtle Hicks; had four children, two dead. BOOKER married Ora Minton; had one son -- Ernest LEE unmarried.

Wednesday, May 7, 1879. OBITUARY In memory of REV. BRYANT BONNER, who was born the 4th of February, 1817, and died the 7th of April, 1879. At the age of 23 he was happily converted and became a member of the Baptist Church. For more than 25 years of his life he preached the unsearchable riches of Christ with boldness and zeal, shunning not to declare the whole truth of God with meekness and fear. Many are the living witnesses who have been brought from death unto life by the Spirit's power through his ministry. But with him the battle is over, the victory won and his voice forever silenced to mortal ears, but attuned to the ceaseless praises of God in grander, sweeter, nobler strains. As a friend he was social, genial, kind and loving. As a husband and parent, his love, care and solicitude for his family were deeply impressed on his every act of life to the end. In his life he showed to the world how a Christian should live, walk and work, and in his death he exhibited to his friends the delight with whic! h a righteous man enters into the joy of his Lord. " Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like His. " F. --------------- FINGERVILLE ACADEMY MEW HOUSE, completely furnished. Pupils enter at any time. Two teachers- Piano and Organ- Rates per month: Classical ---$3.50 Grammar ----- 2.50 Primary ----- 1.50 Music ------- 3.00 Board ------- 7.00 For particulars address : E.B. CANNON, Principal. ---------------- May 21, 1879. MR. JAMES N. COLEMAN, living about 5 miles from town committed suicide last Saturday morning the 17th inst., by hanging himself. A Few years ago he came from Orange County, N.Y., and bought a farm here. He was highly respected by all as a neighbor and a citizen. He was about 68 years old. His health became bad several months ago and his mind was affected by it. At times he was very despondent and a morbid anxiety as to his farm and stock seemed to dethrone his reason and lead to self destruction. His family have the hearty sympathy of the entire community. ---------------- May 7, 1879. MARRIED On the 24th of April, 1879, by REV. L.C. EZELL, MR. J.W. MARTIN and MISS N.T. WESTMORELAND, all of Woodruff. On 27th of February, 1879, by JAS. L. SCRUGGS, Esq., at the residence of J. SWAN PARRIS, MR. MADISON GREEN and MISS KEZIA JOLLY, all of Spartanburg. By JAS. L. SCRUGGS, Esq., on the 13th of April, 1879, MR. GEORGE PADGETT and MISS SUSAN HOLLAND. On the 4th of May, 1879, by JAMES L. SCRUGGS, Esq., MR. JOSEPH PRICE and MISS SARAH POTTER, all of Spartanburg. By REV. W.M. FOSTER, April 15, 1876 { it has 1876 }, MR. T.W. COOLEY to MISS BETTIE THOMASON, both of Spartanburg County. ---------------- " In Memoriam" - A picture of the Lost Cause, which should adorn every Southern home. For sale at R.C. OLIVER'S Book Store. Price 50 cents. ---------------- We regret to learn that MR. BOOKER BOMAR is quite sick at his home near New Prospect. We hope soon to hear of his recovery. ---------------- nancie o.

Wednesday 29, 1885. JACK McABEE, a white lad, about 13 years old was driving an ox wagon for W.H. GOWEN near Campobello last week. He was found on the road dead. It seems that the fore wheel struck a sapling and brought it down suddenly across his neck and mashed him down on the tongue and broke his neck or choked him. The oxen stopped still and he was found pressed down by the sapling. ---------- One of the merchants of Gaffney's informed us last week that they had all turned farmers. That is commendable. We will take pleasure in going down to that thriving town any day when the thermometer is 85 in the shade and SOL SIMON is plowing a steer and STEADIE LIPSCOMB, a bucking Texas pony, and EDGAR WILKINS is steering a blind mule along a cotton row. It would be better than a circus. ---------- Captain TRIMMIER is getting golden returns in the way of fine milk and butter from his rye lots. You can pasture up to the first of June and plant corn and peas. You need not be afraid of over-cropping the land if you plow deep and manure liberally. ---------- BETWEEN WELLFORD AND HOLLY SPRINGS The farmers are very busy at this time. Some are putting in guano and some few are putting cotton in the ground. We have some enterprising farmers in our section. I will mention, W.C. STEWART, W.E. McMAKIN and JNO. C. SOUTHERN. The former has bought what he calls the buggy plow. He sowed peas in his stubble last summer, turned them under last fall with his big plow and sowed his wheat using a Barley's patent smoothing harrow. He has fine wheat here. MR. A.R. BALLINGER in our section, sells us all we are able to pay for in the fall. He is doing a lively business as a merchant. We are having a fine Sunday School, numbering some 90 pupils. We meet every Sunday at 3pm. Our prayer meeting is on the increase. We are still carrying it from house to house. Sunday night, the 12th instant, we meet at Brother JOSEPH EDWARDS and a good meeting we had. Another Brother and I started for Brother EDWARDS before supper, it being several miles distant. When supper time came we thought of what you said in the Spartan recently. A dish of turnip greens was on the table with a hog jole on top of it. Well your many readers can guess how we fared and what we did, you bet. ---------- WILLIS ALLEN was in town last Saturday from Union County and gave us a strange chapter in natural history. He said that FRANK BLANTON, a neighbor of his, was out hunting and he killed the mother of some very young squirrels. He cut down the tree and secured four of them unhurt and carried them home to a cat that had lost her kittens. She took charge of the squirrels and became very fond of them and now they are frisky little fellows running everywhere and growing finely. They seem to like their step-mother very much. ---------- MR. A. TOLLESON left for New York Monday. When he returns he will make a display of goods that will be especially attractive to wholesale buyers. - MRS. B.F. BAILEY, of Union, is spending a few days with her sister, MRS. L.E. THOMAS on North Church street. - MISS CAROLINE CANNON, born June 15th, 1830, died March 30th, 1885. Funeral will be preached at Zion Hill church the 3rd Sunday in May. ---------- nancie o. - share, don't sell.

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Correspondence of the Union Times: Jonesville, Oct. 20 - MR. JOHN S. KENDRICK got very seriously injured last Saturday morning. He was at the steam mill of the Messrs. COLEMAN, in Jonesville, looking at a pile of lumber and while he was stooping down by the lumber it fell over on him and caught one leg under it, breaking the ankle bone and mashing the ankle joint pretty badly. DR. W.O. SOUTHHARD and FLEX W. LITTLEJOHN attended him shortly afterwords and put his broken bones in shape and he is doing very well. - Messrs. H.C. SMITH and J.W. CRAWFORD have returned from Tennessee with a lot of very fine horses. They say horses and hogs are very scarce in Tennessee but cattle are plentiful. - Messrs. HARRIS and FOSTER have opened a music house in Yorkville. - MR. P.P. WILLIAMS has gone to Alabama to make that state his future home. - REV. W.S. FOSTER, who has been visiting his relatives in Jonesville has returned to his home in Ga. ---------- MARRIED VAUGHN - HUGHES. Married on the 15th, by REV. D.P. BOYD, MR. E. FRANK VAUGHN to MISS CATTIE HUGHES, daughter of the late JOS. HUGHES. ---------- IN MEMORIAM On the 16th, of June, 1890, MRS. CAROLINE SMITH, relict of the late ASA SMITH, Esq., of Union county died suddenly of heart disease, while on a visit to her son, MR. ASA SMITH, JR., at Pacolet. She was born in Spartanburg County, and was a daughter of MR. SUM SUMNER, of Glenn Springs Township. When about 14 years of age, she became a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Some years afterwords she moved to Union county and her membership was changed to Putnam Church. At the time of her death she was about 60 years old. MRS. SMITH was a good and true woman. Noble impulses prompted her actions toward others, and she was charitable in her judgement of people. Many sad and sorrowful hearts followed her remains to their last lasting place in Putnam Churchyard, near her home where she had passed many years of her useful life. ----------- Pacolet, June 9 - REV. T.M. DENT and family, have returned from a visit to relatives in Columbia. MISS HESSIE DENT will remain some time longer in Columbia. - MISS SUNIE LITTLEJOHN, who is teaching at Woodbury, Georgia, has returned home for the vacation. - REV. W.T. TATE and family and MISS MELISSA BROWN, of Marion, are spending the summer here. - MISSES NETTIE and EVA JETER of Santuc, are visiting MISS LEILA WOOD. - Master L. ALBERT JAMES, of Greenville, is visiting his grand-parents. ALBERT is a pupil of the Graded School in Greenville, and was awarded the honors of his class in deportment and studies. - MISSES MOLLIE and JANIE BROWN and MISS EUNICE LITTLEJOHN, who have been attending the Clifford Seminary, are at home for a vacation. MISS MOLLIE has been quite unwell, but is better. - One of our progressive farmers, MR. MOSES WOOD, has one of the finest gardens I ever saw. I do not think I exaggerate when I say he has turnips as " big round " as an ordinary dinner-plate. - REV. D.A. BROWN and wife have been visiting the family of REV. H.M. HAYNES. ----------- April 4, 1890 OBITUARY Lancaster- Died at West Springs, in January, 1890, MRS. LETTIE LANCASTER, in her 84th year. She had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church at Putman's for 55 years and had been blind for 35 years previous to her death. Just a short time before her death, in contemplating the great change that was soon to take place, she was made to shout with joy, for soon a life of 84 years on earth and 35 years of blindness, with all of its trials, and hardships, would be exchanged for a home in Heaven, where she would be forever at rest. ---------- nancie o.

Hi everyone: I asked Jason for permission to give out his e-mail address if you would like to respond to him personally about the Sprouse and Lands families. His e-mail is: jason@jasonlands.com. Merry Christmas everyone! Janet -----Original Message----- From: scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Janet Moore Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 2:57 PM To: scsparta@rootsweb.com; gc-gateway@rootsweb.com; 'Jason Lands' Subject: Re: [SCSPARTA] Sprouse Cemetery in Spartanburg Hi: I am posting this message on behalf of Jason Lands who is not a member of the mailing list but posted a query on the bulletin board about the Sprouse Cemetery. I am also copying Jason on this message. Jason replies to everyone who responded to his query: Thank you for the information. I believe the cemetery holds Teresa Sprouse my gg-grandmother, she married a Richard Lands who died in the Civil War, I believe they had a son who died young maybe 6yrs old and is buried in the cemetery his name is Richard Lands also, but I'm looking to see if there are any other Lands names buried in that cemetery. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Jason Lands -----Original Message----- From: scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Page Lee Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:09 PM To: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com; scsparta@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SCSPARTA] Sprouse Cemetery in Spartanburg PS- I do have a list of those buried there somewhere. Maybe on my home computer. Letr me know if I can help you- Page Spartanburg County researchers are encouraged to visit the USGenWeb Spartanburg County website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~scsparta/. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCSPARTA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Spartanburg County researchers are encouraged to visit the USGenWeb Spartanburg County website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~scsparta/. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCSPARTA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Wednesday, March 18, 1885. MISS ALICE CANNON died Friday morning the 13th of March, 1885, at the residence of her uncle, COL. G. CANNON. She was buried Saturday in the cemetery at that place. Praise of her pure life, her conscientious performance of duty, her faithfulness in all things, is necessary in this community where she is known. She chose teaching as a profession, and a more faithful and earnest teacher never entered a school room. She had opinions about things and was not afraid to think. Her convictions were clear cut and decided. When it came to questions involving right and wrong, it was not hard to tell which side she was on. Her well rounded Christian life gave her strength to endure, without a murmur, long confined to her chamber and to look forward with joyous anticipation to a home in the place prepared by that Saviour whom she loved so well and served so faithfully. ---------- CALVIN BRIGHT died the 12th, instant, near Duncan's, in his 75th year. He was confined by the family in a small cabin in 1858 as a lunatic and did not recover up to the time of his death. Over one third of his life he was confined in a cell by himself and well cared for by his family. ---------- When it comes to first class mountain butter, firm and yellow, MR. O.P. SMAWLEY of White Oak Hall, Polk County, N.C., is hard to beat, or the good woman who manages the butter at his house is. In our absence sometime ago he left two cakes on our table that were excellent. ---------- CLEM MABERRY'S stables in Union county were burned, Friday the 6th instant. He lived near Asbury post office. His loss was about $300. " Racer" BILL BROWN had a fine mare in the stable and she was burned. The fire started about 3 o'clock and the orgin is a mystery. ---------- CAMPOBELLO LOCALS - This section is remarkably healthy and should not be over looked by those seeking a pleasant location. MR. F. CANTRELL, who owns several hundreds acres of desirable lands , is always ready and anxious to sell, swap, or barter in quantities to suit purchasers. - We have a Methodist church of long standing and the Baptists have organized a church within the last few years and they have erected a house of worship, which they expect soon to occupy. - The Grange still flourishes here. - MR. DODD, assisted by his daughter, is building up a good school. He seems to be quite sanguine of success. - A municipal election was held here the 9th instant, with the following results: H.D. BALLARD, Intendant, DR. J.W. MITCHELL, J.R. FOSTER, R.A. BROCK, and J.A. DODD, Wardens. Ours is a 'dry' town now, henceforth and we hope forever. It was chartered dry. SAM. ---------- nancie o. - share, don't sell.

Hi: I am posting this message on behalf of Jason Lands who is not a member of the mailing list but posted a query on the bulletin board about the Sprouse Cemetery. I am also copying Jason on this message. Jason replies to everyone who responded to his query: Thank you for the information. I believe the cemetery holds Teresa Sprouse my gg-grandmother, she married a Richard Lands who died in the Civil War, I believe they had a son who died young maybe 6yrs old and is buried in the cemetery his name is Richard Lands also, but I'm looking to see if there are any other Lands names buried in that cemetery. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Jason Lands -----Original Message----- From: scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Page Lee Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:09 PM To: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com; scsparta@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SCSPARTA] Sprouse Cemetery in Spartanburg PS- I do have a list of those buried there somewhere. Maybe on my home computer. Letr me know if I can help you- Page Spartanburg County researchers are encouraged to visit the USGenWeb Spartanburg County website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~scsparta/. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCSPARTA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

If you go, take some pepper spray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Page Lee" <apil@mindspring.com> To: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com>; <scsparta@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [SCSPARTA] Sprouse Cemetery in Spartanburg > As far as I know the Sprouse Cemetery is still guarded by bad dogs. The > owners of the adjoining property did not like people walking to the > cemetery. You have to follow an old road bed across the neighbors yard. > The > cemetery is on the right side of the old road just before you get to a big > overgrown field. If you go, be careful! > > Page Lee > > Spartanburg County researchers are encouraged to visit the USGenWeb > Spartanburg County website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~scsparta/. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCSPARTA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

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As far as I know the Sprouse Cemetery is still guarded by bad dogs. The owners of the adjoining property did not like people walking to the cemetery. You have to follow an old road bed across the neighbors yard. The cemetery is on the right side of the old road just before you get to a big overgrown field. If you go, be careful! Page Lee

January 23, 1884. JAMES BRANNON an elderly man living near Cherokee Springs was found dead, sitting up against a tree in the woods, Sunday the 13th instant. He had left his house a day or two before for the purpose of fishing and had never returned. The cause of death is unknown. ------ MISS ELIZABETH WILKINS died Saturday, the 12th instant at her home, the old WILKINS homestead on Goucher Creek. She was buried at the family burying ground the Monday following. She was in her 61st year and since the death of her father, she with a maiden sister have been living at the old home. ------ DR. T.S.R. WARD, one of our young physicians has moved from Rich Hill to Hickory Grove in York county. He will continue his good habits and practice of medicine. ------ ANDERSON NESBITT, colored, had his arm sawed off last week at NESBITT'S saw mill on Tiger. He is the 4th man that has been sawed up at that mill in the last 2 tears. ------ A little girl, nine months old, in the lower part of the county, recently swallowed 22 pantaloons buttons and 4 shirt buttons. She was not hurt by this gastronomic feat. ------ Persons wishing to build new mills or repair old ones should address JOHN M. WILLIAMS, Spartanburg. ------ Last week the weather became warmer, and the mercury was dallying between 60 and 70 in the warmest part of the day. Friday there came a rain and Sunday morning the thermometer had humbled itself down to 16 degrees. { that has not changed today :( ------ Markets From Wagons - Good beef would bring 5 to 6 cents by the quarter now. Chickens are selling by the coop at 16 to 18 cents,Prime chickens bring 20 to 25 cents, eggs are high and scarce and readily bring 20 cents. - Markets From Stores - Bacon 3 1/2 cents, Lard 11, Hams 15 to 16 , Coffee 5 to 8 pounds for $1.00, Brown sugar 12 cents per pound and white 11 cents per pound, Salt .85 cents, flour $2.25, single plow-stocks $1.50. ------ The MISSES GAMEWELL began their school again last Monday. ------ MICHAEL MOORE of Wellford is improving. The ball has been located in the base of the jaw bone. ------ DR. MARSH CRATON and his brother JOHN, will leave for Mumfordville, Ky., this week. They will make that place their home. ------ MR. McCRAW, near Gaffney , lost an infant last week of pneumonia. ------ nancie o.

And speaking of lawsuits, how about that shot that came through the window? Can you even imagine two 15 year old girls striking out alone, under 1884 conditions, to come from Arkansas to South Carolina? Does anybody know whether they made it? -----Original Message----- From: scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Mickey Foster Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 10:37 AM To: nancie o; scsparta@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SCSPARTA] Carolina Spartan 1884 We lost a 10 year old boy last year in LaBelle who was digging himself a cave... not all has changed. Now, stepping off of that train??? could have been alcohol-related. Today that would be a lawsuit of the greatest magnitude- bet the guy back then was just glad to be alive! Y'all have a Merry Christmas! Mickey Foster- LaBelle, Florida nancie o <drayton5@earthlink.net> wrote: Wednesday, Jan.9, 1884. ------ Two little girls, SUKIE and LOU PEARSON are suppose to have left Polk County, Arkansas, in December last for South Carolina. They are about 15 years of age. It is believed that they stopped in Alabama or Georgia. Any information in regard to them will be thankfully received by B.F. HOLMES, Glendale, S.C. ------ MR. DAMERON, Intendant of the town of Shelby, N.C., boarded the Air-Line train for Charlotte last week. He soon went to sleep and when he was in the neighborhood of King's Mountain, he rose in his sleep and walked out of the car and stepped from the platform when the train was running about 30 mph. No bones were broken. He must have been dreaming that the kidnappers were after him. ------ As MICHAEL MOORE, son of DR. A.L. MOORE, of Wellford, was going unto the house from the front last Monday, a bullet struck him in the back of the neck and lodged somewhere about the jaw bone. Two young men had been out hunting and they south of the Doctor's house, fully a fourth of a mile away. One one them, SAM HAMMOND had a Remington rifle and he fired it at a frozen turnip sticking out of the ground. He thinks that the ball struck the turnip and glanced upward and struck MR. MOORE. It's a serious wound, but not considered dangerous at this time. DR. J.N. MOORE of this place was called out to see him. The ball has not been taken out yet. We hope a speedy recovery for him. ------ MRS. MARY B. CLEVELAND, died in Greenville last Friday, at the residence of her daughter, MRS. MARY CLEVELAND. She was about 87 years old and was the widow of JESSE CLEVELAND , who was known to all people of this county forty years ago. She survived all her children except MRS. CHOICE of this place and MRS. CLEVELAND of Greenville. For several years she had made her home with these two children. She was buried in the cemetery at this place Sunday afternoon. Full of years and good deeds and kind words she has passed away, but her character and Christian example and practice remain with those who survive her. ------ W.C. CANNON has just received a large lot of single plow stocks and one and two-horse turning plows. Farmers in need of these should give him a call as he has put prices down to suit the hard times. ------ Blank books very cheap at the Spartanburg Book Store. ---------------- April 9, 1884. REV. T.G. THURSTON and his daughter ALICE, were drowned at Oxford Ford in the Catawba River, the 23d of Feb. The body of MR. THURSTON was recovered the next day, but the body of MISS ALICE remained in the river until the first day of April, when it was found floating near the bank by some fishermen. - THOMAS DAVIS, aged 14 , near Cedar Hill, a few miles from Greer's Station, concluded to dig a cave in the bank of the South Tyger as a place of refuge from cyclones. He did not tell his parents of his purpose and when they missed him , on inquiry they learned from the other children that the boy was digging a cave on the river. They began a search and the next day found him buried in his cave. It seems that the top had fallen in on him and he was unable to get out. ------ nancie o. - share, don't sell ! Spartanburg County researchers are encouraged to visit the USGenWeb Spartanburg County website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~scsparta/. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCSPARTA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Spartanburg County researchers are encouraged to visit the USGenWeb Spartanburg County website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~scsparta/. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCSPARTA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jayswafford Surnames: Swofford, Swafford, Swaffer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.spartanburg/5375/mb.ashx Message Board Post: still looking for old SWOFFORD/SWAFFORD (or any variation)gravesites in the Lawsons Fork Creek area of Spartanburg County. please contact me directly: jaypswafford@yahoo.com Jay Swafford www.Swafford-SwoffordfamiliesofAmerica.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

We lost a 10 year old boy last year in LaBelle who was digging himself a cave... not all has changed. Now, stepping off of that train??? could have been alcohol-related. Today that would be a lawsuit of the greatest magnitude- bet the guy back then was just glad to be alive! Y'all have a Merry Christmas! Mickey Foster- LaBelle, Florida nancie o <drayton5@earthlink.net> wrote: Wednesday, Jan.9, 1884. ------ Two little girls, SUKIE and LOU PEARSON are suppose to have left Polk County, Arkansas, in December last for South Carolina. They are about 15 years of age. It is believed that they stopped in Alabama or Georgia. Any information in regard to them will be thankfully received by B.F. HOLMES, Glendale, S.C. ------ MR. DAMERON, Intendant of the town of Shelby, N.C., boarded the Air-Line train for Charlotte last week. He soon went to sleep and when he was in the neighborhood of King's Mountain, he rose in his sleep and walked out of the car and stepped from the platform when the train was running about 30 mph. No bones were broken. He must have been dreaming that the kidnappers were after him. ------ As MICHAEL MOORE, son of DR. A.L. MOORE, of Wellford, was going unto the house from the front last Monday, a bullet struck him in the back of the neck and lodged somewhere about the jaw bone. Two young men had been out hunting and they south of the Doctor's house, fully a fourth of a mile away. One one them, SAM HAMMOND had a Remington rifle and he fired it at a frozen turnip sticking out of the ground. He thinks that the ball struck the turnip and glanced upward and struck MR. MOORE. It's a serious wound, but not considered dangerous at this time. DR. J.N. MOORE of this place was called out to see him. The ball has not been taken out yet. We hope a speedy recovery for him. ------ MRS. MARY B. CLEVELAND, died in Greenville last Friday, at the residence of her daughter, MRS. MARY CLEVELAND. She was about 87 years old and was the widow of JESSE CLEVELAND , who was known to all people of this county forty years ago. She survived all her children except MRS. CHOICE of this place and MRS. CLEVELAND of Greenville. For several years she had made her home with these two children. She was buried in the cemetery at this place Sunday afternoon. Full of years and good deeds and kind words she has passed away, but her character and Christian example and practice remain with those who survive her. ------ W.C. CANNON has just received a large lot of single plow stocks and one and two-horse turning plows. Farmers in need of these should give him a call as he has put prices down to suit the hard times. ------ Blank books very cheap at the Spartanburg Book Store. ---------------- April 9, 1884. REV. T.G. THURSTON and his daughter ALICE, were drowned at Oxford Ford in the Catawba River, the 23d of Feb. The body of MR. THURSTON was recovered the next day, but the body of MISS ALICE remained in the river until the first day of April, when it was found floating near the bank by some fishermen. - THOMAS DAVIS, aged 14 , near Cedar Hill, a few miles from Greer's Station, concluded to dig a cave in the bank of the South Tyger as a place of refuge from cyclones. He did not tell his parents of his purpose and when they missed him , on inquiry they learned from the other children that the boy was digging a cave on the river. They began a search and the next day found him buried in his cave. It seems that the top had fallen in on him and he was unable to get out. ------ nancie o. - share, don't sell ! Spartanburg County researchers are encouraged to visit the USGenWeb Spartanburg County website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~scsparta/. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCSPARTA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rayfmac Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.spartanburg/5374.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have had this information in my computer for a long time, how long I do not know. A Ms Page Lee wrote that this information was "© Copyright Page Lee 2001". I cannot find her in the Rootsweb Archives to ask her permission but here are the directions she gave. Sprouse Family Cemetery Spartanburg County, SC By Page Lee Cowpens to Pacolet Hwy. Pacolet Hwy turn right on Hammett-Grove Road. To Lyda Road (on right). at end of Lyda Road on private property. Neighbors are not very friendly and discourage visitors. (Also- big dogs) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Wednesday, Jan.9, 1884. ------ Two little girls, SUKIE and LOU PEARSON are suppose to have left Polk County, Arkansas, in December last for South Carolina. They are about 15 years of age. It is believed that they stopped in Alabama or Georgia. Any information in regard to them will be thankfully received by B.F. HOLMES, Glendale, S.C. ------ MR. DAMERON, Intendant of the town of Shelby, N.C., boarded the Air-Line train for Charlotte last week. He soon went to sleep and when he was in the neighborhood of King's Mountain, he rose in his sleep and walked out of the car and stepped from the platform when the train was running about 30 mph. No bones were broken. He must have been dreaming that the kidnappers were after him. ------ As MICHAEL MOORE, son of DR. A.L. MOORE, of Wellford, was going unto the house from the front last Monday, a bullet struck him in the back of the neck and lodged somewhere about the jaw bone. Two young men had been out hunting and they south of the Doctor's house, fully a fourth of a mile away. One one them, SAM HAMMOND had a Remington rifle and he fired it at a frozen turnip sticking out of the ground. He thinks that the ball struck the turnip and glanced upward and struck MR. MOORE. It's a serious wound, but not considered dangerous at this time. DR. J.N. MOORE of this place was called out to see him. The ball has not been taken out yet. We hope a speedy recovery for him. ------ MRS. MARY B. CLEVELAND, died in Greenville last Friday, at the residence of her daughter, MRS. MARY CLEVELAND. She was about 87 years old and was the widow of JESSE CLEVELAND , who was known to all people of this county forty years ago. She survived all her children except MRS. CHOICE of this place and MRS. CLEVELAND of Greenville. For several years she had made her home with these two children. She was buried in the cemetery at this place Sunday afternoon. Full of years and good deeds and kind words she has passed away, but her character and Christian example and practice remain with those who survive her. ------ W.C. CANNON has just received a large lot of single plow stocks and one and two-horse turning plows. Farmers in need of these should give him a call as he has put prices down to suit the hard times. ------ Blank books very cheap at the Spartanburg Book Store. ---------------- April 9, 1884. REV. T.G. THURSTON and his daughter ALICE, were drowned at Oxford Ford in the Catawba River, the 23d of Feb. The body of MR. THURSTON was recovered the next day, but the body of MISS ALICE remained in the river until the first day of April, when it was found floating near the bank by some fishermen. - THOMAS DAVIS, aged 14 , near Cedar Hill, a few miles from Greer's Station, concluded to dig a cave in the bank of the South Tyger as a place of refuge from cyclones. He did not tell his parents of his purpose and when they missed him , on inquiry they learned from the other children that the boy was digging a cave on the river. They began a search and the next day found him buried in his cave. It seems that the top had fallen in on him and he was unable to get out. ------ nancie o. - share, don't sell !

Hi: I think the problem Freda is having with the multiple e-mails is coming from the replies posted to the mailing list. Replies posted to the information on the mailing list are "added on" to the original post so each time someone responds, the original post is sent again. If anyone else is having a problem, I would also like to suggest that you subscribe to the mailing list in Digest form, which "gathers" all the posts for the day into one e-mail and you can choose the posts to read that interest you. Please know that if you do this, you will want to unsubscribe from the regular mailing list mode. Instructions for unsubscribing are at the bottom of this e-mail. Here is a hyperlink for the Digest Mode if anyone needs it. SCSPARTA Digest Mode SCSPARTA-D-request@rootsweb.com Thank you and have a great Christmas! Janet Moore -----Original Message----- From: scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of nancie o Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 4:43 PM To: SCSPARTA@rootsweb.com Subject: [SCSPARTA] mailing list Freda, I don't send to you anything....hope whom ever is passing them along will take note ! nancie Spartanburg County researchers are encouraged to visit the USGenWeb Spartanburg County website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~scsparta/. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCSPARTA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message