Does anyone know which trail most people used who left York County and settled in upper Alabama? Did they travel through northern Georgia and if so, which counties did they most likely go through? Modene Knight Thornton Freestone County Texas

Stephanie, yes she was married to Col. William Bratton 1743-1815 , the founder of Brattonsville. I am searching for her parents from either Rockbridge Co., VA, or Rowan Co., NC. Nelle Will share.

In a message dated 1/12/99 4:06:15 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << Subj: SC, YORK CO, QUERY - DITTY Date: 1/12/99 4:06:15 AM Pacific Standard Time From: [email protected] (R. Watson) To: [email protected] Would like to exchange information with descendants of James Ditty, b. 1755-1760 in Ireland, in York Co., SC by 1790 and naturalized 1806. I am descended from son James A. Ditty through his son John D. Ditty and John's son James Isaac Ditty. John & his wife Jane left York Co., SC before 1850 - were in GA 1850 then by 1860 the family w/o John is found in Jackson Co., FL. Does anyone know where in Ireland James came from or anything more about his children - Thomas and Moses B. as indicated in the land records of York Co. Also according to 1800 census there could be another son and a daughter names unknown. I would appreciate any information on this family. Thank You. Rhonda Watson [email protected] >> [email protected] Paul R. Sarrett, County Coordinator Cherokee, Spartanburg & York Co.'s SCGENWEB, Project http://members.aol.com/prsjr/sc/cherokee.htm SCGenWeb: Cherokee Co., SC. http://members.aol.com/prsjr/sc/prs001.htm SCGenWeb: Spartanburg Co., SC. http://members.aol.com/prsjr/sc/york1.htm SCGenWeb: York Co., SC.

Have you thought about the possibility that she may have been a student at Winthrop College in Rock Hill and was rooming with those folks? Pokey At 11:59 PM 1/10/99 EST, you wrote: >Hi All, > >I'm trying to locate my maternal grandmother's branch of WILLIAMSONS. Her name >was/is Katherine WILLIAMSON (maiden name). I have very little information on >her - no birthplace or exact age. I would guess that she was born anywhere >from the early teens to the early 1920s. > >The only thing that I do know for sure is that from Feb. - June of 1937 she >was staying with either Thomas and Sallie KISER or Otis and Christine WORKMAN >on Lucas Street in Rock Hill. She may have rented a room. I haven't been able >to find a connection with either of these families. Any information would be >greatly appreciated! > >Thanks, > >Marian > >

Nelle, Forgive me for being forgetful about my history, but was your Martha related to the people who founded Brattonsville? I know it is quite well known and there should be a good bit on that family in that area. The house is well preserved due to it being a historic site. Stephanie Bradley

I believe my GGGrandfather, George MITCHELL, was born in York Co SC in 1790. Also my GGGrandmother, Phoebe Ann Miller was born in York Co SC in 1793. Her father may have been Richard Miller. George and Phoebe Ann were married in Marion Co MS, 23 Jun 1821, moved to Hancock Co and raised 10 sons...Are any of you York Co researchers familiar with these families? If so, I would like to hear from you as I have been unable to identify George's parents...I have information on his decendants and will be glad to share...Many thanks. Joyce Landrum in FL.

Hi Walter - Here are the different Reubin Hill's I have listed - do any show a chance of matching? There are four listed but information on only two - Good hunting - Doris Reece # 1 Descendants of Reubin Hill 1 Reubin Hill Age at death: 94 est. b: 1764 in York District, South Carolina d: 25 July, 1858 in Dawson Co., Georgia Burial: Mt.Vernon Cmtry., Dawson Co., Georgia . +Margaret McBrayer Age at death: 59 est. b: Bef. 1775 in South Carolina m: 09 February, 1791 in (Marriage Bond), Rutherford Co., North C d: Abt. 1834 in (probably), Rutherford Co., North Carolina .... 2 William M. Hill b: Abt. 1792 in South Carolina ........ +Caroline Baxter m: 28 October, 1819 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina .... 2 Abel Hill Age at death: 88 b: 19 December, 1793 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina d: 11 August, 1882 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina ........ +Drucilla Mooney Age at death: 57 b: 19 January, 1800 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina d: 04 June, 1857 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina .... 2 David Hill Age at death: 90 b: 01 May, 1795 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina d: 10 June, 1885 in Dawson Co., Georgia Burial: Mt.Vernon Cmtry., Dawson Co., Georgia ........ +Amelia Lucinda Potts Age at death: 58 b: 16 July, 1822 in North Carolina d: 16 September, 1880 in Dawson Co., Georgia Burial: Mt.Vernon Cmtry., Dawson Co., Georgia .... 2 James Hill b: Abt. 1796 ........ +Narcissus Hollingshead .... 2 Belariah Hill Age at death: 61 est. b: Abt. 1798 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina d: 1859 ........ +Zachariah Wilkins m: 20 December, 1825 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina .... 2 Arabella Hill Age at death: 81 b: 01 January, 1798 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina d: 03 June, 1879 in Dawson Co., Georgia Burial: Mt.Vernon Cmtry., Dawson Co., Georgia ........ +Alfred Webb Age at death: 83 b: 01 February, 1800 in North Carolina d: 07 October, 1883 in Dawson Co., Georgia Burial: Mt.Vernon Cmtry., Dawson Co., Georgia .... 2 Margaret Hill Age at death: 46 est. b: 1802 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina d: 06 October, 1848 in Dawson Co., Georgia Burial: Mt.Vernon Cmtry., Dawson Co., Georgia ........ +James Logan m: 10 September, 1831 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina .... 2 Asaph Hill Age at death: 55 b: 30 November, 1803 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina d: 12 May, 1859 in Dawson Co., Georgia Burial: Mt.Vernon Cmtry., Dawson Co., Georgia ........ +Martha Hudlow Age at death: 54 b: 05 June, 1808 in North Carolina m: 07 January, 1830 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina d: 12 October, 1862 in Dawson Co., Georgia Burial: Mt.Vernon Cmtry., Dawson Co., Georgia Father: Michael Hudlow Mother: Sarah .... 2 Reuben Hill b: Abt. 1805 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina ........ +Margaret McBrayer Age at death: 59 est. b: 17 December, 1809 m: 04 August, 1829 in (Marriage Bond), Rutherford Co., North C d: September 1869 in Gordon Co Georgia .... 2 Delilah Hill Age at death: 49 est. b: Abt. 1812 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina d: Abt. August 1861 ........ +Thomas Jefferson Evans m: 08 March, 1838 in Lumpkin Co., Georgia .... 2 Martha Hill Age at death: 71 est. b: 1814 d: 1885 in Dawson Co., Georgia Burial: Mt.Vernon Cmtry., Dawson Co., Georgia ........ +Lewis J. Ledbetter m: 13 September, 1846 in Lumpkin Co., Georgia # 2 Descendants of Reuben Hill son of above Reubin 1 Reuben Hill b: Abt. 1805 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina . +Margaret McBrayer Age at death: 59 est. b: 17 December, 1809 m: 04 August, 1829 in (Marriage Bond), Rutherford Co., North C d: September 1869 in Gordon Co Georgia .... 2 Delilah Hill b: 18 September, 1831 in North Carolina ........ +Van B. Howard m: 08 March, 1851 in Lumpkin Co., Georgia .... 2 Reubin Hill b: Abt. 1832 in North Carolina .... 2 David McBrayer Hill Age at death: 52 est. b: 1833 in North Carolina d: 06 October, 1885 Burial: Mt.Vernon Cmtry., Dawson Co., Georgia ........ +Margaret O. Hill Age at death: 87 est. b: Abt. 1837 in North Carolina m: 18 February, 1858 in Gordon Co Georgia d: Abt. 1924 Burial: Mt.Vernon Cmtry., Dawson Co., Georgia Father: Asaph Hill Mother: Martha Hudlow .... 2 Gx Hill b: Abt. 1838 in North Carolina .... 2 Ida (Eda) Hill b: Abt. 1840 in North Carolina ........ +Charles Bennett m: 14 August, 1866 in Gordon Co Georgia # 3 Descendants of Reuben Hill 1 Reuben Hill b: Abt. 1846 in Georgia # 4 Descendants of Reubin Hill 1 Reubin Hill b: Abt. 1832 in North Carolina

I am looking for the above Hill. He would have been born in 1818 York Co. Who were his parents & siblings. TIA Mollie Charles Pawlik Texas

Hi All, I'm trying to locate my maternal grandmother's branch of WILLIAMSONS. Her name was/is Katherine WILLIAMSON (maiden name). I have very little information on her - no birthplace or exact age. I would guess that she was born anywhere from the early teens to the early 1920s. The only thing that I do know for sure is that from Feb. - June of 1937 she was staying with either Thomas and Sallie KISER or Otis and Christine WORKMAN on Lucas Street in Rock Hill. She may have rented a room. I haven't been able to find a connection with either of these families. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Marian

I am seeking any information on Samuel McHOOD born ca 1760 in Ireland, lived in Rocky Creek of York District from 1790 til his death after 1832. He married Agnes McCLELLAN in 1792 probably in York District, SC. Agnes McCLLELLAN was born August 12, 1766 in York District, SC. I would like to know where they are buried and when they died. Samuel died intestate and there is no mention of his date of death. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Tom McHood Little River, SC

Who were the parents of Martha Robertson Bratton b. 1750 in Brockbridge Co., VA or Rowan Co., NC. She d. 17 jan 1816. Her husband was Col William Bratton 1743-1815 and they lived in York Co. and are buried at Bethesda Church Cemetary. i am descended from their daughter, Elsie 1766-1825 She m. David Sadler 1762(PA) d. 1848 in Anderson, SC. Other surnames are Dunap, Beatty, Price, McPhail, McKellar, Bryson, Hamilton, Hall, all of SC. Will share. Nelle Epps [email protected]

Hi! I am searching for the location of what was a gold mine in York County. In a will probated 21 Sep 1897, my third great grandfather, Joseph Thomas, gave and bequeathed "to my wife, Catherine E. Thomas, 100 acres of my real estate beginning at a post Oak on the Thorn Ferry Rd. whereas the road from my house goes into the Thorn Ferry Rd. Also one-third interest in a Gold mine on my place during her life and also as long as she remains as a widow." I am interested in any information concerning a gold mine in York County, that possibly was located in or near Ft. Mill Township. Thank you. Kristy [email protected]

Still looking for any connections to U.C. Carroll b. in York District in 1859 , parents were Charles and Nancy CARROLL . Died 1953 in RockHill, SC. Married to Etta REDD, d. 1933. showing on her death certificate are parents , J.C. REDD and Angeline REDD. They lived mostly in RockHill and both died there. They are buried in unmarked graves in LaurelWood cemetery there. Had four children: William W. -lived in Reading, Pa. for awhile, in the 1920' s and/or 1930's. James H. - lived in Charleston, d. 1950 ,married twice, first marriage to Viola, of Brooklyn, Ny. two children-Doris CARROLL and James H. CARROLL Jr. Marie Ethel Gertrude CARROL-( my line. )d. 1934 in Phila. Pa. U. C. CARROLL Jr. may have died in the early 1950's in Charleston, SC. All four above born in the 1890's. U.C. Senior brothers could have been John, Joseph and Samuel. Any help appreciated. Diane in Wi. [email protected]

Looking for someone who is researching Lewis Ezell and Hannah McSwain or the families of either of them. I need to determine if this Lewis Ezell is the same as the one whose will was recorded in Lauderdale County Alabama on 8 Nov 1841. This Lewis Ezell was my 3rd great grandfather and was married, first, to Nancy Rogers, daughter of Jonathan and Priscilla Rogers (source: David Ezell Bible) This confirms that one Lewis Ezell was married to one Hannah McSwain: Estate records of John McSwain, York Co., SC, Case #60, File #2749: .....To any sheriff or lawful deputy - Whereas Lewis Ezell one of the legatees of John McSwain, dec'd. in right of his wife, Hannah, made complaint to me that Chas. Darnell (Darnall - sp) and Sarah Bradford Executor to sd. John McSwains (word ran off paper on copy) refuses or neglects to make a settle on said estate and pay to said Lewis Ezell his legacy agreeably to will of said deceased.... 6 Oct 1813. Would love to hear from anyone with information about these people. Modene Knight Thornton Freestone County Texas

Name: William? Thomas? FARRIS --------------------------------------------- Birth: SC Misc. Notes Sources include death certificates, obits and research done by Joe Hart in York Co., SC. This family lived in Fort Mills, SC area 1870-1880. Spouse: Elizabeth "Lizzie" MORRIS or MORRISON --------------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1815 SC Children --------------------------------------------- 1 F: Sarah Elizabeth FARRIS Birth: abt 1847 Death: 7 Jan 1893 Spouse: Andrew Henry "Andy" MERRITT Marriage: 10 Nov 1868 --------------------------------------------- 2 F: Dorcas Ann FARRIS Birth: abt 1852 Mecklenburg Co.?, NC Death: 14 Oct 1926 Cleveland Co., NC Spouse: Thomas ASHLEY --------------------------------------------- 3 F: Rebecca Salena FARRIS Birth: 4 Jul 1859 York Co., SC Death: 19 Jun 1938 Shelby, NC Spouse: Green Caldwell PAXTON Marriage: 18 Dec 1877 --------------------------------------------- 4 M: Robert FARRIS Birth: abt 1861 --------------------------------------------- 5 F: Lucinda FARRIS Birth: abt 1865 --------------------------------------------- Dorcas Ann's death certificate lists her father as William Farris. Rebecca's death certificate lists her father as Tom Farris. I need clarification on his name. Also, any information on the parents of Elizabeth would be appreciated. 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, Morrison, Sparks(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), Granger, 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.netunlimited.net/~wcr

Looking for info still on U.C. CARROLL b. 1859 in York Dist. SC, d. 1953 in RockHill, SC. Married to Etta REDD (when or where?) she was 1871 (where) and d.1933 in RockHill, SC. Both are buried in unmarked graves in Laurelwood cemetery in RockHill. One of them may have had a sister "Aunt Ida" living in Greenville, SC around the 1920's. U.C.'s parents may be Charles and Nancy CARROLL, as he shows up on the 1860 census, also brothers Samuel b. 1850 John b. 1851 Joseph b.1855 and U.C . and Etta had James b. 1890 William b. 1893? Marie Ethel b. 1895 and U.C. CARROLL Jr. b. 1898? Any info helpful. Diane in Wi.

My son-in-law's great grandfather was LeRoy Henry Lemons, b. 3 July 1907 in York Co., SC. His birth certificate, issued in York Co., SC, gives his parents as Thomas A. Lemmons and Sarah Hawkins. LeRoy later moved north, married and had a family and when he put his birth place on the Vermont birth certificate of his daughter, Marie, named Concord, North Carolina. All this really does is place LeRoy's parents in the south at the time of his birth in 1907. I am looking for any information, clues, etc., on Thomas A. Lemmons and Sarah Hawkins. Thanks Harman Clark P.O. Box 311, Sheffield, VT 05866 [email protected]

Dear Sara, I unsubscribed you from the SCYORK-List. If you have anymore problems, let me know. Regards, Linda Listowner >I recently subscribed to the SCYORK-D Digest and at the same time >unsubscribed from the SCYORK-L. >I am now receiving BOTH. I prefer the DIGEST form. Please remove me from >the LIST form. Thank you. >Sara. >---------- [email protected]

I recently subscribed to the SCYORK-D Digest and at the same time unsubscribed from the SCYORK-L. I am now receiving BOTH. I prefer the DIGEST form. Please remove me from the LIST form. Thank you. Sara. ---------- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: SCYORK-D Digest V98 #1 > Date: Tuesday, December 01, 1998 7:51 AM >

Hi Bob: I'd love to compare notes! Are you by any chance descended from John McKnight and Margaret McClelland, through their son Robert McKnight? He was their only son amongst a passell (sp?) of girls, as far as I know. What are your York District families? Suzanne ***** Researching CHRISTIAN, DUNN, FREEMAN, HARRIS, JOHNSON, JACO, MCKNIGHT, MCMILLAN, NELSON, NEUMAN, PHILLIPS, SANDLIN, SMITH, YEILDING. Also: COWDEN, CHILDERS, DOUGLAS, LAWRENCE, MILLS, MCCLELLAND, MILLER, STONE, TAYLOR, WELLS, WILLIAMS, WINTON, WOOD/S.