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>From the South Carolina Reports & Resolutions, Report of the comptroller General to the General Assembly for the fiscal year 1903, Pension report of South Carolina, York County, SC. Class C, No. 3, 1901 Widows of Soldiers who lost their lives in the service of the Confederacy: Abernathy, Cynthia, Fort Mill (Co. H, 18th SCV) Camp, S.J., Yorkville (Co. A, 12th SC reg.) Carothers, D.R., Newport (Co. H, 18th SCV) Carr, H.A., Yorkville (Gist Guards Art.) Caton, M.E., Newport (Co. B, 53rd NCV) Childers, Dulcina, Hickory (Co. C, 27th SC reg.) Choat, Mary C., Tirzah (Co. B, 3rd NC reg.) Dover, Mary J., Hickory Grove (Co. C, 17th reg.) Givens, E.J., Ramah (Co. D, 14th reg.) Hill, Jane, Blairsville (Co. E, 5th SC reg.) McCollough, Margaret E., Lesslie (Co. A, 17th SCV) McKnight, C.C., Smyrna (Co. B, 12th reg.) Minter, M.E., Yorkville (Co. K, 17th reg.) Quinn, Nancy, Clarks Fork (Co. B, 7th Reserves) Robinson, M.E., Blairsville (Co. B, 6th reg.) Smith, Margaret, Hickory (Co. C, 17th SCV) Strait, Mary P., Ogden (Co. B, 17th reg.) Tomlinson, M.S., Yorkville (Co. H, 18th SC reg.) Whitner, M.E., Bethany (Co. G, 3rd bat.) Class C, No. 3, 1902 Falls, M.C., Clover (Co. F, 5th SCV) Lilley, H.C., Filbert (Co. G, 52nd NC) Lanier, Sarah, Clover(Co.K,17th SC) Class C, No. 3, 1903 Bolin, Catherine (Co. K, 17th reg.) Carter, Margaret, Roddey (Co. K, 6th reg.) Clark, A.E., Yorkville (Co. I, 6th SC) Ferguson, Jane A., Yorkville (Co. I, 6th SC) Ferguson, Elizabeth, Rockhill (Co. D, 6th SC) Gettys, M.E., Lesslie (Co. H, 12th SC) Purseley, E.M., Yorkville (Co. G, 18th SC) Patterson, E.C., Clover (Co. G, 18th SC) Class C, No. 4, 1901 Adkins, N.J. (Kanapaux Bat.), age 60. Aiken, E.F., Guthriesville (Co. K, 17th SC), age 63. Ayers, S.C., Rock Hill(Co. C, 12th SCV), age 60. Barnett, Sarah E., Bethel (Co. B, 5th SCV), age 65. Billue, Sallie N., Fort Mill (Co. G, 2nd Reserves), age 76. Bolin, Patsey, Hickory (Co. C, 17th SCV), age 70. Boyd, Jane A., Balloon (Kanapaux's Battery), age 66. Boyd, M.M., Balloon (Co. H, 18th SCV), age 71. Bryant, Fanny, Blairsville (Co. B, Lucas's Bat.), age 70. Black, M.R., Bethany (Co. G, 49th NC), age 62. Beard, D.N. (6th SC Reserves). Transferred from Cherokee County. Bunch, Elizabeth, Fort Mill (Kanapaux's Artillery), age 65. Caldwell, Agnes M., Catawba (Co. E, 22nd SCI), age 71. Campbell, Sarah E., Ogden (Co. B, 4th SCC), age 71. Carter, Hannah F., Olive (Co. I, 6th SCC), age 71. Caton, Sarah L., Rock Hill (7th SC Reserves), age 65. Cherry, Mary H., Harmony (Co. E, 17th reg.), age 65. Childers, Jennie, Bethany (Co. B, 12th reg.), age 72. Childers, Lutitia, Hickory Grove (Co. C, 17th SCV), age 70. Clinton, Ann E., Yorkville (Co. K, 17th SC reg.), age 66. Clinton, Jane E., Guthriesville (Co. A, Gill's Bat.), age 77. Collins, Sarah, Lesslie (Co. H, 12th SCV), age 95. Craig, J.E., Yorkvill (Co. I, 17th reg.), age 62. Crawford, Sarah D., Bethany (Co. D, 17th reg.), age 76. Croft, Rachel, Bethany (Co. B, 12th SCV), age 80. Doggert, M.R., Ramah (Co. B, 12th SCV), age 63. Doster, E.J., Yorkville (Co. B, 12th SCV), age 68. Dover, Elizabeth, Smyrna (Co. C, 17th SCV), age 62. Eccles, S.J., Yorkville (Co. H, SC Reserves), age 60. Falls, Elvy C.D., Bethany (Co. D, Gill's Bat.), age 74. Fewell, E.A., Yorkville (Co. H, 18th SC reg.), age 75. Ford, F.L., Clover (Co. B, 28th reg.), age 71. Gardener, E.N., Fowler (Co. F, 5th SC reg.), age 70. Good, N.S., Hickory (Co. G, 18th SCV), age 64. Gordon, E.J., Rock Hill (Co. I, Hoke's), age 69. Grant, M.J., Hoodtown (Co. B, 4th Cav.), age 62. Gowdy, Lou C., Ramah (Co. K, 6th reg.), age 65. Hall, Martha J., Fort Mill (Co. B, 13th NCV), age 60. Hammond, N.J., Fort Mill (Co. H, 1st SCC), age 65. Hardin, Clementine, Smyrna (Co. D, 10th SCC), age 70. Harris, Nancy, Lesslie (Co. H, 12th SCV), age 70. Harris, Sarah, Lesslie (Co. H, 12th SCV), age 65. Harrison, S.S., Rockhill (Co. H, 12th SCV), age 65. Howe, A.M., Clover (Co. G, 18th reg.), age 69. Howell, M.E., Bethel (Co. H, 37th NC reg.), age 71. Irby, Martha A., Rock Hill (Co. A, 48th reg.), age 62. Johnston, Louisa J., Fort Mill (Co. E, 17th SCT), age 81. Latham, Catherine, Hoodtown (Co. G, 18th reg.), age 68. Lindsay, S.J., McConnellsville (Co. F, 6th SCV), age 62. Love, F.M.A., Clover (Co. B, 12th reg.), age 61. Lynn, S.E., Yorkville (Co. G, 18th reg.), age 64. McCarter, Margaret A., Hero (Co. B, 2nd SC Reserves), age 71. Moore, S.E., Rock Hill (Co. H, 12th SC reg.), age 63. Neal, Ann E., Rockhill (Co. H, 37th NCI), age 68. Neely, Adeline, Ogden (Co. H, 1st SCC), age 62. Parrish, Mary, Rock Hill (Co. H, 1st SCC), age 71. Pearson, Mary A., Ogden (Co. H., 1st SCC), age 64. Pope, Margaret, Rock Hill (Co. I, 49th NC reg.), age 60. Ratteree, Martha, Rock Hill (Co. H, 24th SCV), age 72. Rutherford, L.D., Rock Hill (Co. K, 19th Ala.), age 62. Smith, Mary E., Rock Hill (Co. H, 1st SCC), age 74. Smith, Mary M., Yorkville (Co. F, 23rd reg.), age 60. Smith, Sarah K., Smyrna (Co. C, 17th SCV), age 67. Turner, Jane A., Clover(Co. K, 6th SC reg.), age 65. Wallace, Clementine, Tirzah (Co. E, 17th reg.), age 65. Wallace, Mary, Yorkville (Co. H, 5th reg.), age 75. Warmoth,Martha (Co. H, 12th reg.) Transferred from Spartanburg County. White, Fannie, Yorkville (Co. B, 24th NC reg.), age 79. Whitesides, Mary N., Clover (Co. G, 49th), age 65. Williams, Ann E., Clover (Co. H, 34th NCT), age 74. Wilson, L.A., Tirzah (Co. B, 6th reg.), age 64. Wood, Pauline L., Rock Hill (Co. H, 1st SCC), age 75. Wylie, Mymie, Rock Hill (Co. K, 5th SCV), age 73. Class C, No. 4, 1902 Allen, Emily, Yorkville (McBeth's Art.), age 64. Barnes, Sarah J., Sharon (Co. G, 18th SC), age 60. Byrd, Nancy T., Clover (Co. G, Reserves), age 73. Brandon, Mattie, Hopewell (Co. E, 5th SC), age 61. Boyd, N.J., Clover (Co. H, 18th SC), age 63. Brandon, L.R., Bethel (Co. B), age 81. Clinton, Mary E., Guthriesville (Co. K, 17th reg.), age 78. Dounman, N.J., Rockhill (Co. C, 33rd reg.), age 61. Downs, E.J., Ft. Mill (Co. G, 2nd SCV), age 64. Hope, Harriett E., Tirzah (Co. I, 16th reg.), age 76. Hope, M.M., Sharon (Co. K, 17th SC), age 62. Jowers, M.E., Rock Hill (Co. E, Cash's reg.), age 63. Milling, Bertha A., Old Point (Co. E, 17th reg.), age 73. Neal, Eliza, Hickory Grove (PSS), age 60. Outlaw, M.A., Rock Hill (Co. D, 15th reg.), age 60. Price, Rebecca, Yorkville (Co. B, Reserves), age 66. Riggins, L.H., Bowling Green (Co. D, 5th SCV), age 71. Class C, No. 4, 1903 Anderson, Martha A., Rockhill (Post Guard), age 83. Bailes, M.J., Carp (Co. K, 30th NC), age 60. Carson, M.E., Yorkville (Co. E, 5th SC), age 60. Duffy, M.M., Smiths Turnout (Co. H, 1st SCA), age 60. Drennan, M.J., Yorkville (Co. G, 18th reg.), age 63. Houe, Jane E., McConnellsville (Co. E, 5th SCV), age 64. Lemon, Martha, Rockhill (Co. E, Gill bat.), age 76 Lee, Martha, Rockhill (Co.A, 6th SCV), age 70. McFadden, Sallie A., Rockhill (Co. K, 17th reg.), age 69. Neely, Sarah E., Tirzah (Lafayette Art.), age 65. Nichols, M.H., Smyrna (Co. B, 28th NC), age 76. Nichols, Mary S., Hickory Grove (Co. B, 12th reg.), age 63. Nivens, Betsey, Tirzah (Co. H, 1st SCC), age 67. Stewart, Martha K., Bandana (Co. B, 6th SCV), age 72. Strickland, M.J., Rockhill (Co. F, 1st Ark.), age 60. Turner, H.L., Rockhill (Co. B, 6th SC), age 62. Williams, Mary, Bethany (Co. D, Gill's), age 65. Wilson, M.A., Rockhill (Co. I, 17th reg.), age 60. THE END.

Not only are Dr. Schweitzer's books a wonderful resource, attending his lectures is not only a wonderful way to develop better genealogy search skills, but it is an exciting way to learn history while being entertained. I believe he holds several degrees - in fields not necessarily related to genealogy. Anyone who has the opportunity to hear him speak should not miss doing so. Victoria (Vicki) McCarty [email protected] http://www.caretender.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Gordon <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 1999 5:21 AM Subject: [SCYORK] Re: South Carolina counties > Regarding queries about the changing political and administrative > boundaries within South Carolina, I would highly recommend the works of > Dr. George K. Schweitzer, PhD., of Knoxville, TN. I purchased two ~ 175 > pp paperbacks by Schweitzer from vendors at a genealogical workshop for > about $12 each. The titles are: "South Carolina Genealogical Research" > and "North Carolina Genealogical Research." Both of these works do an > excellent job of setting the geographical and administrative contexts of > these states, particularly in the case of ever-confusing South Carolina. > This work offers a clear, illustrated provenance of current county > divisions, starting from the earliest days of civil and religious > administration of the state. > > A last paragraph in each book following a descriptive list of the > genealogical guides Dr. Schweitzer has written modestly states that... > > "All of the above books may be ordered from Dr. George K. Schweitzer, > 407 Ascot Court, Knoxville, TN, 37923-5807. Or send a long SASE for a > FREE descriptive leaflet on any of all of the books." > > I do not know Dr. Schweitzer's academic field, although I would guess > history, nor do I know whether he is associated with a university. For > me, these issues are moot, as he has proven himself most valuable to me > in understanding what's involved in South Carolina genealogy research. > Each of these books is also appropriately replete with suggestions for > further pertinent reading in serious historical and academic works. The > books are packed with useful and practical information and represent the > best twelve bucks I have yet spent on genealogical information. > > Also, if you haven't yet heard of "Map Guide to the U.S. Federal > Censuses, 1790 - 1920", better get on your horse and get this baby. > Authors Thorndale and Dollarhide do a superb job of visually showing the > changing county boundaries within each state using a "snapshot" of those > boundaries at the time of each census. For example, in nine excellent > diagrams on nine pages, the changing boundaries of South Carolina are > presented. The state outline is shown, with black lines showing the > counties at, say, the time of the 1860 census. Overlaid on the same > diagram, in faint white lines, is the present county structure of the > state, making comparisons between then and now a no-brainer. This book > is a beautifully conceived and executed idea, helpful beyond words to > the serious researcher. I know it is available from ancestry.com and > amazon.com. > > Bill Gordon >

Regarding queries about the changing political and administrative boundaries within South Carolina, I would highly recommend the works of Dr. George K. Schweitzer, PhD., of Knoxville, TN. I purchased two ~ 175 pp paperbacks by Schweitzer from vendors at a genealogical workshop for about $12 each. The titles are: "South Carolina Genealogical Research" and "North Carolina Genealogical Research." Both of these works do an excellent job of setting the geographical and administrative contexts of these states, particularly in the case of ever-confusing South Carolina. This work offers a clear, illustrated provenance of current county divisions, starting from the earliest days of civil and religious administration of the state. A last paragraph in each book following a descriptive list of the genealogical guides Dr. Schweitzer has written modestly states that... "All of the above books may be ordered from Dr. George K. Schweitzer, 407 Ascot Court, Knoxville, TN, 37923-5807. Or send a long SASE for a FREE descriptive leaflet on any of all of the books." I do not know Dr. Schweitzer's academic field, although I would guess history, nor do I know whether he is associated with a university. For me, these issues are moot, as he has proven himself most valuable to me in understanding what's involved in South Carolina genealogy research. Each of these books is also appropriately replete with suggestions for further pertinent reading in serious historical and academic works. The books are packed with useful and practical information and represent the best twelve bucks I have yet spent on genealogical information. Also, if you haven't yet heard of "Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790 - 1920", better get on your horse and get this baby. Authors Thorndale and Dollarhide do a superb job of visually showing the changing county boundaries within each state using a "snapshot" of those boundaries at the time of each census. For example, in nine excellent diagrams on nine pages, the changing boundaries of South Carolina are presented. The state outline is shown, with black lines showing the counties at, say, the time of the 1860 census. Overlaid on the same diagram, in faint white lines, is the present county structure of the state, making comparisons between then and now a no-brainer. This book is a beautifully conceived and executed idea, helpful beyond words to the serious researcher. I know it is available from ancestry.com and amazon.com. Bill Gordon

>Hi. I'm a first time subscriber and this is my first list. >I am looking for information on the Thomasson Family who lived in York >County, SC in the 1800's. Specifically, I am looking for the marriage of >a Minnie Lee Thomasson. She was born in September, 1863 to Thomas >Thomasson and Harriet (nee Faris) and I believe she died in August of >1890. I am looking for her husband's name and any children they may have >had. I believe there was at least one, Winnie. >Any information or direction would be most appreciated. >Thanks, >Sharon Green Hi Sharon, Welcome to the SCYork-L! I am an avid Faris-Farris researcher of the families of York County, SC. I am attempting to locate the lost parents of my gr-grandmother, Rebecca Salena Farris. I have Thomas Thomasson and Harriet Faris in my database, but I do not have any of their children. I have the marriage date for Thomas and Harriet as Feb 24, 1859 (just in case you don't have it). If you would like to join our Farris-L, please do so by sending an e-mail to: [email protected] In the body of the message, type ONLY: SUBSCRIBE We have over 200 researchers on the list and many are researching the York County lines, so someone may be able to help you. Wanda Rabb (researching Rabb (NC/SC), Penix (NC), Bradshaw (VA>NC), (Gantt (NC), Nix, Robertson, Wilson, Conner, Harris (Rutherford Co.,NC), Laws(Yancey, Rutherford Co., NC), Edwards,Kelly (Yancey Co.,NC), Causby, Patton(Burke/McDowell Co., NC) Paxton(Union Co., NC >Lancaster, SC), Purviance (NC), Farris & Morris (York Co., SC) Lovelace, Hamrick, Green and McSwain (Cleveland Co., NC), Ledford, Black(Cleveland or Rutherford Co., NC), Towery (Cleveland or Lincoln Co., NC) Listmanager for CAUSBY-L, FARRIS-L, LAWS-L, NIX-L, PAXTON-L, PURVIANCE-L, RABB-L Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1882/

Hi. I'm a first time subscriber and this is my first list. I am looking for information on the Thomasson Family who lived in York County, SC in the 1800's. Specifically, I am looking for the marriage of a Minnie Lee Thomasson. She was born in September, 1863 to Thomas Thomasson and Harriet (nee Faris) and I believe she died in August of 1890. I am looking for her husband's name and any children they may have had. I believe there was at least one, Winnie. Any information or direction would be most appreciated. Thanks, Sharon Green

>From the South Carolina Reports & Resolutions, Report of the comptroller General to the General Assembly for the fiscal year 1903, Pension report of South Carolina, York County, SC. Class C, No. 2, 1902: Ashley, Wm., Yorkville (Co. H, 11th NC), age 62. Bigham, J.T., Sharon (Co. B, 12th SC), age 67. Childers, Sherod, Hickory Grove (Co. C, 17th SC reg.), age 60. Gardner, C., Rock Hill (Co. E, 12th reg.), age 62. Moses, A., Clover (Co. B, 6th NC), age 61. Moore, A.P., Rock Hill (Co. A, 9th SCV), age 61. Rainey, R.P., Tirzh (Co. A, 17th SC), age 61. Robinson, Frank, Clover (Co. G, 18th SC), age 60. Class C, No. 2, 1903: Ashe, J.J., Yorkville (Co. K, 17th SC), age 64. Bolin, Thomas, Hickory Grove (Co. K, 17th SC), age 63. Chambers, J.S., Yorkville (Co. K, 13th NC), age 67. Hutchinson, J.P., Rockhill (Co. H, 18th SC), age 70. Jackson, John C., Yorkville (Co. I, 5th SC), age 61. Lemons, Harvey, Yorkville (Co. A, 17th SC), age 65. Moore, A.W., Blairsville (Co. H, 6th SC), age 65 McCarter, D.B., Yorkville (Co. G, 18th SC), age 70. Orr, James M., Harmony (Co. A, 17th SCV), age 73. Orr, T.J., Lesslie (Co. K, 30th NC), age 64. Porter, James, Smiths Turnout (Co. F, 6th reg.), age 82. Ramsey, John, Hickory Grove (Co. G, 5th SC), age 68. Simmons, C.H., Rockhill (Co. F, 5th SC), age 60. Snead, J.S., Fort Mill (Co. K, 43rd NC), age 66. Smith, R.W., Smyrna (Co. B., 12th SC), age 64. Wylie, W.P., Rockhill (Co. B, 12th SC), age 66. Wilkerson, G.W., Fort Mill (Co. I, 17th SC), age 66. Williams, T.L., Rockhill (Co. D, 1st SCC), age 64.

>From the South Carolina Reports & Resolutions, Report of the comptroller General to the General Assembly for the fiscal year 1903, Pension report of South Carolina, York County, SC. Class C, No 2, 1901: Adkins, J.J., Tirzah (Co. H, 1st SCC), age 62. Alderson, W.T., Fort Mill (Co. B, 6th reg.), age 63. Alexander, S.W., Rock Hill (Co. H, 35th NC reg.), age 69. Armstrong, W.F., Clover (Co. G, 18th SCV), age 62. Armstrong, W.H., Yorkville (Co. B, 6th SCV), age 65. Anderson, C.D., Rock Hill (State Guards), age 78. Aycock, J.P., Olive (Hayden's Corps), age 71. Bailey, R.T., Fort Mill (Co. B, 17th reg.), age 73 Barber, John, Zadeck (Co. F, 5th reg.), age 77. Bates, T.K., Ogden (Co. F, 5th reg.), age 69. Bayne, John, Fort Mill (Co. B, 6th SCT), age 76. Black, David, Rock Hill (Co. D, 17th SCV), age 60. Bolin, J.L., Guthriesville (Co. B, 7th SC Reserves), age 80. Bowen, W.J., Yorkville (Co. I, 5th reg.), age 83. Brackett, W.M., Clover (Co. A, 6th NCC), age 64. Bradford, William, Yorkville (Co K, 7th SC Reserves) age 81. Brandon, T.L. Bethel (Co. H, 1st NC Reserves), age 81. Brown, S.A., Rock Hill (Co. H, 43rd NCR), age 67. Bryant, Sidney, Rock Hill (Co. H, 11th NCR), age 66. Burns, James, Rock Hill (Co. B, 6th reg.), age 65. Caldwell, J.M., Yorkville (Co. B, 7th SC Reserves), age 76. Clark, James A., Guthriesville (Co. B, 4th SCC), age 70. Clark, J.M., Yorkville (Co. G, 5th SC reg.), age 70. Collins, T.J., Guthriesville (Co. H, 24th SCV), age 63. Currence, R.R., Balloon (Co. H, 18th reg.), age 61. Dabbs, L.J., Rock Hill (Co. H, 5th SCV), age 69. Davidson, J.A., Guthriesville (Co. K, 17th SC reg.) age 72. Doster, Robert, Smiths Turnout (Co. H, 5th reg.), age 76. Doudle, John A., Yorkville (Co. B, 12th SCV), age 66. Ervin, William, Zadok (Co. G, 18th reg.), age 70. Faris, E.T., Clover (Co. C, William's), age 81. Ferguson, John, Rock Hill(Co. A, 17th SCV), age 64. Finley, W.G., Zeno (Co. H, 59th SC reg.), age 69. Garrison, D.A., Rock Hill (Co. K, 18th SCI), age 65. Garvin, John W., Guthriesville (Co. K, 5th reg.), age 63. Giles, M.O., Rock Hill (Co. B, 6th SC reg.), age 72. Goines, J.R., Rock Hill (Co. A, Catawba Rangers), age 70. Hargett, S.H., Rock Hill (Co. E, 22nd SCV), age 64. Harper, Jno. C., Fodder (Co. E, 17th reg.), age 63. Harper, J.R., Balloon (Co. H, 1st SCC), age 65. Harris, George, Valdora (Co. D, 16th NC reg.), age 67. Harvey, S.J., Clover (Co. F, 5th SC reg.), age 64. Hoffman, F.L., Tarzah (Co. H, 37th SC reg.), age 70. Hogue, James A., Smyrna (Co. E, 17th SCV), age 60. Howe, S.B., Clover (Lafayette's Artillery), age 62. Howell, J.T., Rock Hill (Co. H, 34th NC reg.), age 61. Hudson, A., Yorkville (Co. F, 23rd reg.), age 63. Jennings, C.J., Fort Mill (Co. C, 1st NCC), age 62. Kimbrel, John R., Fort Mill (Co. B, 6th SC Troops), age 68. Lewis, J.A., Rock Hill (Co. F, 35th NC reg.), age 61. Lucas, J. H., Yorkville (Co. K, 8th NC reg.), age 68. McCullough, M.F.S., Hoodtown (Co. G, 18th SC), age 65. McDaniel, A., Hickory (Co. H, 6th SCV), age 63. McKnight, W.E., Olin (Co. E, 5th SC reg.), age 62 McLemore, L.L., Bullock Creek (Co. B, 4th SCC), age 70. McMakin, J.T., Bethany (Co. G, 18th SC reg.), age 68. McSwain, Elijah, Hoodtown (Co. G, 18th SC reg.), age 62. Mangum, B.E., Rock Hill (Co. E, 48th NC reg.), age 69. Miskelly, H.B., Yorkville (Co. K, Hampton Legion), age 68. Morgan, Armon, Rock Hill (Co. I, 37th GA), age 60. Nivens, James T., Fort Mill (Co. H, 18th reg.), age 63. Nunnery, A.L., Smiths Turnout (Co. A, 17th reg.), age 64. Osburn, John H., Fort Mill (Co. F, 49th NCT), age 73. Parish, J.T., Yorkville (Served Quartermaster's Dept), age 71. Parks, Joseph, Fort Mill (Co. B, 6th reg.), age 77. Pearson, R.G., Fort Mill (Co. D, 11th NCT), age 75. Phillips, G.W., Rock Hill(Co. A, 4th SCC), age67. Pursley,P.L., Stump (Co. G, 18th reg.), age 65. Ramsey, Jackson, Yorkville (Co. F, 5th reg.), age 62. Reeves, Henry, Tirzah (Co. A, 47th Ark. reg.), age 77. Rhea, William, Hickory Grove (Co. K, 17th SC reg.), age 63. Roach, N.B., Rock Hill (Co. A, 12th SC reg.), age 61. Robins, O.C., Gould (Co. I, 6th reg.), age 69. Robinson, Robert, Clover (Co. B, 1st SC Art.), age 80. Rockholt, Isom, Rock Hill (Co. B, 6th GA), age 70. Rogers, W.S., Rock Hill (Co. A, 4th NC reg.), age 66. Roundtree, Moses A., Fort Mill (Co. G, 8th reg.), age 63. Russell, D.S., Yorkville (Co. I, 6th SC reg.), age 64. Sanders, Pascal (Co. H, 43rd NC), age 67. Transferred from Richland County. Seahorn, R.K., Hickory, (Co. G, 5th SCV), age 73. Sexton, C., Smyrna (Co. E 17th SC reg.), age 60. Sherer, L.B., Sharon (Co. B, 12th reg.), age 67. Smith, John, Yorkville (Co. F, 5th reg.), age 66. Spencer, T.S., Hickory Grove (Co. B, 12th SCV), age 74. Stewart, D.M., Yorkville (Co. G, 1st reg.), age 63. Stewart, J.J., Bandana (Co. B, 6th reg.), age 71. Stewart, S.A., Fort Mill (Co. B, 6th SC Troops), age 71. Sutton, W.F., Smiths Turnout (Co. E, 5th SC reg.), age 63. Sweat, J.M. (Co. B, 53rd NC), age 72, transferred from Lancaster. Templeton, J.W., Yorkville (Co. B, 12th reg.), age 69. Thomas, F.C., Bethany (Co. G, 18th reg.), age 62. Thompson, J.W., Fort Mill (Co. E, 22nd SC troops), age 73. Walker, Alfred, Bethel (Co. A, 49th NC reg.), age 76. Wallace, Alex., Bethany (Co. G, 18th reg.), age 66. Wallace, David, Smyrna (Co. A, 13th Art.), age 66. Whitaker, W.B., Yorkville (Co. F, 5th SCV), age 64. White, A.J., Kings Creek (Co.G, 18th reg.), age 65. White, J.J., Yorkville (Co. G, 18th reg.), age 65. White, L.B., Clarks Fork (Co. G, 18th reg.), age 61. White, Thomas, Zadok(Co. G, 18th reg.), age 68. White, W.L., Filbert (Co. G, 18th reg.), age 69. Wilson, Brown, Yorkville (Co. F, 23rd reg.), age 63. Wilson, George, Clarks Fork (Co. F, 17th reg.), age 75. Wilson, R.M., Clarks Fork (Co. G, 5th reg.), age 66. Winkler, John, Balloon (Co. I, 26th NC reg.), age 65. Wolf, W.M., Fort Mill (Co. E, 22nd NC reg.), age 60. Wood, A.F., Yorkville (Co. F, 15th Miss.), age 75. Wright, D.D., Hickory Grove (Co. I, 38th NCV), age 66.

Thank you so much for your excellent explanation of the history of the SC Counties and Districts. Every state and area in the US has their own history of government growth just depending on the needs of the people at that particular time and in that particular place and yes, it is confusing and hard to understand sometimes. When I am most discouraged I always think "heaven help researchers in the year 2300 when they try to understand the Whys and Wherefores of 1999." Please leave your clear explanation in print so the future researchers can understand where & how it all evolved. This has been a great help to me and I really appreciate your time and effort. I also enjoyed the article on "GENTLEMAN FRANK ROSS' . Accounts like this help us understand our ancestors of that period of time. I'm looking forward to receiving my issues of The Quarterly this coming year, too. THANKS AGAIN. Nell Adair Lewis

Nell Lewis wrote: > > I have been searching for the family of JOHN ADAIR who married in York Co. SC in the latter part of the 1700's to JEAN FAIRES, daughter of James Faires. I have just received information on a JAMES ADAIR that I hope to connect to Our John. This comes from the National Archives in Washington DC. and states: > > "While JAMES ADAIR, SR. was a resident of YORK DISTRIC. SC, he inlisted in 1776 and served in Capt. Frank Ross Company in Colonel Thomas Neel's SC regiment. He later served in Capt. John McCools Co. in Col. David Hopkins regiment.........etc. > > It goes on to say that "During the Revolution he moved to Carven County (which was later Chester District, SC)..........etc. > > MY QUESTION: Was YORK DISTRICT and YORK CO. the same area in 1776? > ANOTHER QUESTION: Where is the CHESTER DIST SC. located with particular reference to YORK CO. SC. > > This Texan is showing everyone her ignorance concerning 1776 and SC but I'm more than willing to be educated by all of you. THANKS > > Nell Adair Lewis Nell, Your answer was somewhat misleading. No wonder you are confused. Craven was a very large county covering much of the upcountry of South Carolina when it was one of three counties established in 1682. Over time parishes, new counties and districts were established. I think it was 1769 when Camden District was established out of Craven. In 1783 (the end of the Revolutionary War) Camden district was divided into seven counties of which York was one and Chester was another. Chester County is directly south of York County (North Carolina is the northern boundary of York County and Chester County is its southern boundary). Though authorized to be counties, they were not really into existence until the year 1785. Equity Courts, however, were for some time to remain in Camden which was by then the county seat of Kershaw. In 1800 the county courts were abolished and what had been called county was changed to district. So, from 1800 until 1868 it is York District, Chester District, Lancaster District, etc. Then the name, under a new constitution will be switched to county again and has remained so. I happen to be the editor of The Quarterly, a publication of the York County Genealogical and Historical Society, and here is a story I ran in The Quarterly about Maj. Frank Ross whom you mention in your question. GENTLEMAN" FRANK ROSS One of York County's Revolutionary War heroes was Maj. Frank Ross with the Whig militia in the Regiment headed by Col. Thomas Neel. Ross was with Neel in the "Snow Campaign" of 1775-1776 which was mounted against the Cherokees and called by that name because of the heavy snows the men struggled with in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the summer of 1776, Ross commanded a battalion that took part in the Keowee expedition, a second attempt to contain the Cherokees who were assisting the English armies. On their way to the "Block House" in Greenville County, the York battalion heard that Colonel Height, a Whig Indian trader, had been killed by the Cherokees who had abducted Mrs. Height and two doughters. When a young son of Mrs. Height attempted to follow and rescue them, he was murdered. Ross and his men pressed on to the Keowee towns. The advance guard had 125 men with 25 Catawba Indians as scouts. The Catawbas, according to Maurice Moore, "would often pause in march and examine with the greatest care the bark of the tallest trees to ascertain if they had been recently ascended." When the army entered a cove, the Catawbas halted them and pointed out that the fresh marks of many men trampling the wild peavine and weeds. The Indians advised the men to wait until the main army came up before advancing any further. The whites were too impatient and insisted on going ahead. Reluctantly, the Catawbas again led the way. They went into a small valley with a branch. The Indians saw more evidence, including a fresh footprint, that the enemy was near. This time the Catawbas said they would go no further. For half an hour the whites intrigued them to move but they refused. A young French officer, an aide to General William Moultrie who was present, suddenly shouted, "I will lead, if the rest will follow!" The men fell behind him and he led them up a trail toward a bald mountain covered with wild peavine has high as a man's head. About 400 yards on the crack of a rifle was heard an the Frenchman was dead. Suddenly the Cherokees were everywhere. The Whigs tried to run and tangled themselves helplessly in the peavines. The Cherokees, equipped only with tomahawks and scalping knives, had the advantage. One of the attacked soldiers was Maj. Frank Ross. Ross, who was 6 feet tall and weighed around 200 pounds, was more muscular than his adversary. Ross dropped his musket and grappled with the tomahawk-carrying Cherokee whose greased body made him difficult to hold The tomahawk sliced into Ross' skull but before the Cherokee could strike again one of Ross' men came to the rescue. Though bleeding heavily, Ross took the tomahawk and buried it in the Indian's brain. The soldiers finally located Mrs. Height in an Indian village. She had been murdered. They buried her there but saw no sign of the two daughters. The two daughters were "sold from one tribe to another" and five years after first captured were on the banks of the Mississippi River where a French trader found them. He purchased them from the Indians, took them to New Orleans and saw them placed on a boat for Charleston to rejoin their South Carolina relatives. Three years after Maj. Ross was nearly scalped, he was back in Cherokee country. This time he was not so lucky. Gen. Joseph Graham of North Carolina wrote in his journal: "The brave Major Frank Ross died of his wounds the 31st of March, and was buried with military honors the 1st of April, in sight of, and opposite to, Augusta, on the Carolina side." Ross was 35 years of age and left a widow, Rachel, the daughter of Alexander and Margaret Moore Love. There were also three small sons, James, Alexander and William. A Moore family history called Rachel Ross a "rather remarkable woman" It was said that the night before her husband was killed, Rachel Ross dreamed of his death and was not surprised when she received word. She died in 1790 and was buried in Turkey Creek Cemetery in York County.

You can find your answers on: http://www.sciway.net/hist/ The districts and counties of early South Carolina are like a moving target. But you need to figure it out for yourself. Al H. Nell Lewis wrote: > I have been searching for the family of JOHN ADAIR who married in York Co. SC in the latter part of the 1700's to JEAN FAIRES, daughter of James Faires. I have just received information on a JAMES ADAIR that I hope to connect to Our John. This comes from the National Archives in Washington DC. and states: > > "While JAMES ADAIR, SR. was a resident of YORK DISTRIC. SC, he inlisted in 1776 and served in Capt. Frank Ross Company in Colonel Thomas Neel's SC regiment. He later served in Capt. John McCools Co. in Col. David Hopkins regiment.........etc. > > It goes on to say that "During the Revolution he moved to Carven County (which was later Chester District, SC)..........etc. > > MY QUESTION: Was YORK DISTRICT and YORK CO. the same area in 1776? > ANOTHER QUESTION: Where is the CHESTER DIST SC. located with particular reference to YORK CO. SC. > > This Texan is showing everyone her ignorance concerning 1776 and SC but I'm more than willing to be educated by all of you. THANKS > > Nell Adair Lewis

I have been searching for the family of JOHN ADAIR who married in York Co. SC in the latter part of the 1700's to JEAN FAIRES, daughter of James Faires. I have just received information on a JAMES ADAIR that I hope to connect to Our John. This comes from the National Archives in Washington DC. and states: "While JAMES ADAIR, SR. was a resident of YORK DISTRIC. SC, he inlisted in 1776 and served in Capt. Frank Ross Company in Colonel Thomas Neel's SC regiment. He later served in Capt. John McCools Co. in Col. David Hopkins regiment.........etc. It goes on to say that "During the Revolution he moved to Carven County (which was later Chester District, SC)..........etc. MY QUESTION: Was YORK DISTRICT and YORK CO. the same area in 1776? ANOTHER QUESTION: Where is the CHESTER DIST SC. located with particular reference to YORK CO. SC. This Texan is showing everyone her ignorance concerning 1776 and SC but I'm more than willing to be educated by all of you. THANKS Nell Adair Lewis

>From the South Carolina Reports & Resolutions, Report of the comptroller General to the General Assembly for the fiscal year 1903, Pension report of South Carolina, Page 195, York County, SC. Changes in roll since last payment: Dead-Class C, No 2: Charles Allen William B. Davidson Michael Duffy W.H. Nivens J.R. Williams Dead-ClassC, No 4 Sallie Ferris Left the State, Class C, No 3: M.O. Youngblood Left the State, Class C No 4: Eugenia Barker Dropped by State Board: H.B. Wallace (property) Transferred to other counties-Class B: W.G. Parker to Chester Class C, No 1: W.R. Reaves to Richland Class C, No 2: John Gilfillan to Anderson, C.W. Sherly to Oconee Transferred from other counties-Class C No 4: D.N. Beard from Cherokee County Martha Warmoth from Spartanburg County Transferred to other classes-Class C No 4, to Class C No 3: M. Carter Elizabeth Ferguson Jane Ferguson E.C. Patterson E.M. Purseley Catherine Bolin Class A 1901: Robinson, John W., Catawba-Co D, 17th SCV, (Completely disabled by paralysis, result of wounds) Class B, 1903: Reed, George W., Rockhill, Co A, 6th SC (Paralyzed) Class B, 1901: Bell, J.A., Clover-Co F, 5th SC (lost left arm) Burns, Robert, Fort Mill-Co H, 11th NCT (lost left leg) Laney, S.L., Rock Hill-Co B, 26th NC (lost one leg) McKnight, Robert D.E, Stairville-Co. E, 5th reg. (lost one arm) Merrett, A.H., Fort Mill-Co B 6th SCT (lost left arm) Perry, W.C., Fort Mill-Co B, 6th SCT (lost left hand: wounded right hand) Pettus, Jefferson, Bethany-Co. I 7th SCV, (lost left arm) Price, W.H., Rock Hill-Co. I, 43rd NC (lost right arm) Class C, No. 1, 1901: Adkins, Jackson, Tirzah-Co H, 1st SCC (wounded in left arm) Beamguard, J.C., Yorkville-Co. G, 18th SCV, (wounded in left leg) Brown, Wm., Clover-Co. E, 5th regiment, (wounded in left thigh) Cook, J.M., Tirzah-Co. H, 49th NC reg. (wounded in the breast) Davidson, J.F., Yorkville-Co. H, 18th reg. (wounded in right arm) Dye, S.H., Newport-Co A, 6th SCV (wounded foot & ankle) Glover, W.C., Point-Co. B, 6th SC reg (wounded in left arm) Green, John, Sharon-Co I, 66th NC reg (wounded in left arm) Guinn, T.M., Yorkville-Co A, 12th SCV (wounded in thighs) Hagans, R.A., Clover-Co F, 5th SCV (wounded left arm) Jackson, W.F., Tirzah-Co. G, 6th SC reg (wounded in knee) Jones, John H., Hickory-Co G, 18th SCV (wounded left hand) Kiser, Noah, Ramah-Co. M, 16th NC Reg (wounded right leg) Koontz, W.A., Guthriesville-Co. A, 6th NC reg (wounded in the head) Lanier, C.C., Energy-Co. H, 18th SC reg (wounded in thigh) Manning, P.C., Clover-Co G, PSS (wounded in left leg) Massey, S.F., Fort Mill-Co. H, 4th SCC (wounded right arm) Mullinax, Lee, Hickory-Co. A, 12th SCV (wounded in Knee) Peeler, D.S., Kings Creek-Co. F, 1st SCHA (wounded right hand) Purseley, J.W., Bethany-Co. G, 18th reg (wounded right leg) Pursley, Joseph A., Hickory-Co. G, 18th SCV, (wounded in left hand) Shedd, J.W., Blairsville-Co.F, 23rd SCV (wounded left arm) Sherer, H.H, Blairsville-Co. F, 17th reg (wounded left arm) Sherer, W.A., Yorkville, Co. B 12th SC reg (wounded left leg) Starnes, Rufus P., Newport-Co. G, 49th reg (wounded left hand) Steele, James B., Rock Hill-Co. H, 12th SCV (wounded left leg) Starnes, J.Y.-Co. B, 43rd NCV(wounded in leg, transferred from Chester) Taylor, J.W., Rock Hill-Co. B, 53rd NC reg (wounded in left arm) Thomas, D.E., Sharon-Co. K, 17th SC reg (wounded left leg) Thompson, J.T., Cover-Co. H, 18th reg (wounded right thigh) Walker, Jerry, Clover-Co. A, 49th NC reg (short in left shoulder) Wray, John, Valdora-Co. K, 17th SCV (wounded right leg) Class C, No. 1,1902: Grant, T.M., Hoodtown-Co. E, 5th SC (wounded in shoulder) Minter, J.G., Blairsville-Co. K, 1st Engineers (wounded right leg)

In a message dated 08/16/1999 11:37:24 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Rev. G. W.(George Washington?) Davis was in York Co. in 1840 and 41 that I know of. There are several George's and G. W.'s listed on York Co. censuses for earlier years. My g grfather was G. W.(George) Davis, b. ca 1855, s/o B. F. and Lucretia Plaxico Davis. Lucretia was b. in York Co., SC. abt 1832. Any one have Davises in York or surrounding area? >> YES I have DAVISes in YORK DISTRICT, South Carolina --------- William Davis b 2-21-1750, d. 11-24-1820 and wife, Martha Spence b. 6-30-1761 d. (will dated 5-20-1840) had 12 children, including George Washington Davis, b. 9-18-1799 and my ancestor Francis Davis b. 11-28-1785. My notes say G. W. Davis never married. If I can help more.....please contact me direct, or through the List. Anne in TN

Rev. G. W.(George Washington?) Davis was in York Co. in 1840 and 41 that I know of. There are several George's and G. W.'s listed on York Co. censuses for earlier years. My g grfather was G. W.(George) Davis, b. ca 1855, s/o B. F. and Lucretia Plaxico Davis. Lucretia was b. in York Co., SC. abt 1832. Any one have Davises in York or surrounding area?

Second Attempt, List I need help in securing contact with Fronie Shelton. I have twice had mail returned undelivered, so the address I am attempting to use must be incorrect. Fronie, if you read this, pls contact me with your e-mail address as I have some Tomlinson/McDaniel info I want to send you, and if anyone on the List has an e-mail address for Fronie, pls advise me of same by private e-mail. Curtis McDaniel [email protected]

Nell, Thank you so much for keeping me posted on your searches. I love to hear from you. I promise I will answer your letters as soon as I can stay awake. I have been working overtime and don't get to chat on the net like I wont to Love, Sharon Nell Lewis wrote: > I received a message from Fronie Shelton and Al Hutchison, Sr. about the Old Unity Cemetery--Fort Mill, Sc that Louise Pettus sent. Yes, I received all and was so happy to get it. > > Since my July posting I have been able to find some more information on the ADAIR FAMILY OF YORK SC. in the 1700's. The Faires Family has been extremely helpful in my search. At this point, thanks to information in the Faires Family papers I am now searching the New Castle, PA (now DE) area where James Faires lived before moving to York SC. in the 1700's. James married Jean Adair and she had a brother in New Castle in that period of time. I'm hoping I can make a connection to the family of John Adair in DE. if that is where he lived before coming to York Co. At the present time I've hit a brick wall as to where John Adair came from originally but if anyone needs information about the Adair Family of York SC please contact me and I'll share what I know so far. > > Thanks to Louise Pettus who has given everyone such great information too. As you know we can never get too much information 'cause every little bit helps. Thanks to everyone for their generous help. I just hope I can return the favor to someone else. > > Nell Adair Lewis