The following were extracted from "Abstracts of Early Records of Laurens County, South Carolina 1785-1820 with Name Index & Revolutionary War Service" compiled by Sara M. Nash, 1982. This is part 1B. Notes: The first number after the Deed or Will Book is the page number in that source document. Anything in [ ] are comments I've added. [Jo Ann Rowley-Minhoto] If a paragraph seem to be missing a Turner, it probably includes surname of Casey, Cowan, Dendy/Denny, Kelly, Wright. ======================= [beginning of part 1B] Deed Book F 12. 4/9/1794-10/9/1795. John Martin to James Sullivan for L7, bond on hogs, cattle, crop. Wit: Aaron Casey, Ez S Roland, J Cochran. 75. 28 Mar 1795 - 2 Jun 1796: Robt Allison late of Spartanburg to Zecharia Turner for L40 stg, 100 a on br of Beaverdam Cr of Enoree R bounding by R. Allison Senr orig. gr. 2 Feb 1773 to Thos. Allison. Wit: Wm. Parker, Mary Parker. Daniel Wright, JP. 75. 28 Nov 1795 - 6 Feb 1796: Wm. Vaughan & Daniel Spillars of Hancock Co GA to Reuben Kelley for L40, 100 a. on Vaughans Br. n.e. side of Warrior Cr of Enoree R bounding on Wm Vaughn Senr & John Cox orig gr. 8 Jul 1774 to Jno. Vaughan by Gov. Bull. Wit: W. & Zach. Turner. Danl. Wright, JP. 80. 11/10/1795-2/17/1796. Wm Arnold Senr planter to Wadsworth & Turpin mchts for L72, Bond on 78 a. on Beaverdam of Reedy R bounding on Widow Madden, Widow Bowman, orig gr. 1786 to Jacob Wright decd by Moultrie by inheritance to wf Elizabeth & son Jacob Wright conv 1795 to sd Arnold. Wit: Jas Young, Jas Boyce. Wm Hunter, JP. [Note: Jas Young & Jas Boyce later involved with the Dendey/Denny family.] 130. 11/6/1795-7/20/1796. Elizabeth Wright & son George Wright to Wm Arnold Senr for L40,78 a. on Beaverdam Br of Reedy R. part of gr 1784 to Jacob Wright decd willed to widow & son. Wit: John Bowman, Jacob & Thos Wright. George Anderson, JP. [How does Danl Wright fit in?] 146. 8 Aug 1796 - 23 Oct 1796. David Gibson plantation to Stephen Garrett for $159, 50[?] a on south side Warrior Cr of Enoree R part of 200 a. gr. to John Cox, where sd SG now lives. Wit: Wm. Turner, Moses Sanders. Reuben Pyles, JP. 163. 4/14-15/1788 - 2/19/1797. James Cook & wf Deborah to John Williams Junr for L200stg, 1) 150 a. on Little R. gr. to Elizabeth Ketterson 10/11/1755 by Gov Glenn, 2) 100 a. gr. to Richd Turner 7/4/1769 adj bequeathed by last will & testament of sd Richard Turner to his dau Deborah, [i.e., Deborah Turner] wf of sd James Cook. Wit: Henry & Wm Irby. Robert Gillam, JP, Newberry Co. 166. 2/13/1797-2/20/1797. ??? (Richd Turner supposedly). also 133?? 168. 10/31/1796-2/21/1797. Thomas Hughes to George Hearn for L30stg, 314 a. on Beaverdam Br of Reedy R bounding when surv. on John Reid, Nathan Austin, David Alexander, Jacob Wright, Widow Madden orig gr. Wit: Charles Smith, John Hughes. Joseph Downs, JP. 289. 1 Jan 1798 - ___. John Arnold to Perry Perritt for L33 stg, 70 a. on Horse Cr [on Reedy R] part of 200 a. gr. to Wm. Turner decd conv by widow Elizabeth Turner sole exix to Moses Tomerlin then to sd John Arnold. Wit: Samuel Weir. John Coker, JP. [Earlier Wm. Turner? of Newberry Co and wf Elizabeth] 394. 11/15/1796-____. Lewis Duvall to Elizabeth Duke for L40 500a. part of 903a. gr. 1793 (surv by Jno Rodgers 1792) bounded on Reuben Kelley. Wit: Abel Parker, Earbin Cornet. Joseph Downs, JP. [where land located? Think Enoree R: see G180] 438. 1/3/1799 - ___. Mary Turk to Joseph Motes for $600, 163 a. north side of Little R. parts of grs. to Gilbert Turner 5/3/1764 by Gov Boone & to John Caldwell. Wit: John Gallegly, James Sproll. Chas Griffin, JP. 463. 1 Nov 1796 - ___. Zachs Turner to Wm. Parker for L50, 100 a. on Beaverdam Cr of Enoree R bounding by Robt Allison Senr, orig. gr. to Thos. Allison. 2 Feb 1773 by Wm. Bull. Wit: Joseph Allison, Elizabeth Allison. Daniel Wright, JP. 470. 8/26/1799 - ___. Roger Murphy to Wm Sprouce for L20 stg, 87 a. part of 300 a. gr. to Wm Golden by Gov Bull, bounding on Thos Wadsworth, Ace Turner, Starnes. Wit: Michael Busby Junr, Jno Newman, Silvanus Adams. [where land located?] 501. 12/25/1799- ___. Wm Arnold Senr & wf Mary to son Zachariah Anrold for L10, 78 a. on Beaverdam Br of Reedy R orig gr. to Jacob Wright by Moultrie 11/12/1784, conv 1795 by Jacob Wright's widow & son Geo. Wright. Wit: Geo Hearn, Saml Arnold, Lewis Watson. Lewis Graves, JP. 507. 2/25/1779-___. Jas Oliphant from Saml Bell two bons: 1) for L4100 due sd Bell by Jno Black & Moses Casey planters; 2) for L400 on afsd acct. Deposition of Moses Casey Senr that he was acquainted with the handwriting of Jas Oliphant Esq decd & believed the wi??? In receipt & signatures to be the sd Jas Oliphant's. A Casey, JP 518. 19 Dec 1793- ___. Lewis Duvall & wf Theresa to John Word for L14, 136 a. on Warrior Cr bounding on Wm. Turner, part of 903 a. gr. in 1793. Wit: Thos & Robt Word. Starling Tucker, JP. 519. 13 Dec 178 - ___. Thos Word Junr planter of Pendleton Co to George Hughes for $120, 100 a. on Warrior Cr part of 903 a. gr. to Lewis Duvall conv to John Word then to sd TW bounding on Wm Turner. Wit: Stephen Mullings, Hasten(?) Moore. Roger Brown, JP. Deed Book G 95. 3/4/1800-10/21/1800. John Watts to David Whiteford for $10, 6 a. on Cain Cr. Dry Fork, bounding on sd John Watts, David Whiteford, & John McGoin. Wit: Richard M. Owen, Champion Turner. Angus Campbell, JP. 180. 2/21/1801-3/18/1801. Stephen Mullings & wf Dorcas of Warrior Cr to Reuben Kelley for $80, 35 a. on north side sd gr. Part of 70 a. orig gr. To Wm Vaughn Senr 7/26/1774, conv to Saml Allison then to sd Stephen Mullings. Wit: Nicholas Garrett, George Hews. 411. 1/1/1802-4/4/1802. Timothy Goodman of Newberry Dist. to Joseph Moats for $75, 21 a. on br of Little R. bounding on Washington Williams, Mary Turner & Thos Wadsworth at survey, orig gr. to James Goodman 1797, conv to sd Timothy Goodman by Wm Hunter, sheriff. Plat by JR Brown, DS of 21 a. part of estate of Jas Goodman decd. Wit: Jordan, Burwell & John Moseley. JR Brown, JNC. 440. 23 Jan 1796 - 10 Jun 1802. Wm. Turner & wf Sarah [Turner]to Austin Moore & Robinson Moore for L100stg, 180 a. on Coxes Br of Warrior Cr orig gr. to Marshall Franks 1785, conv to sd WT. Wit: Johnson & Edward Harrifs. Starling Tucker, JP. 623. 12/9/1802-4/23/1803. Nancy Simpson to my Daughter Sarah Holland Deed of Gift, all my Interest & right in the estate of Abraham Holland decd. Wit: Aaron Casey, John Leeke. George Gordon, JP. 646. 2/2/1803-7/22/1803. John Kershaw Esq of Camden as atty for Wm Ancrum, Edward Darrell, Robt Henry, James Kershaw, creditors of Col Joseph Kershaw decd, to Wm Putman for $300, 200 a. on Warrior Cr bounded by Thos Buckle, Henry Linder, Drury Smith. Plat show orig gr. to Edmund Petrie surv 6/12/1774 in Craven Co 96 Dist. Jonth Downs, DS. John Bremar, Sruv. Gen. Gr. 12/9/1774. Wit: Reuben Kelly, Saml G Kershaw. Wm Roundtree, JP. 676. 7/2/1803-10/20/1803. Eliphaz Riley to James Riley for L10 stg, 100 a. orig gr. to James Mahhon bounded on Joseph Garrett & Abner Casey where sd James Riley now lives. Wit: Josiah & Bryce Prather. Jos Whitmore, JP. Deed Book H 6. 16 Apr 1803 - 11 Jan 1804. Eleanor Meek, Charles Oneal & Wm Rowe, exix & exors of last will & testament of John Meek decd to Patrick Todd for L20 stg, 80 a. on Banks Cr of Saluda R part of orig gr. to Wm Watson by conv to Wm Cason to Henry Harden to John Meek 22 Sep 1775. Wit: Thos Turner, Andrew Todd, Peter Hitt. R Brown, JQ. 28. 29 May 1775 - 24 Mar 1804. (15th year of Reign of George III) Thomas Farr Senr Esq of Charlestown to Wm Sims, planter of Craven Co., for L10, 200 a. orig gr. 8 Jul 1774 on Bush Cr bounding on Moses Kirkland, Andrew Rodgers, John Jones. Wit: Thomas Anderson, Bernard McGurkin. Thos. Turner, JP (30 May 1775). 48. 17 Feb 1804 - 17 Aug 1804. Asa Wright ? to John Spurgin of Spartanburg Dist for $100, 50 a. where I now live on north fork Durbin Cr conv by Wm Fowler 4 Nov 1793. Wit: Archd Young, John Drury Whitaker. Danl Wright, JQ. 78. 16 Jan 1804 - 25 Mar 1805. John Arnold to Wm Arnold for $60, 54 a. on Horse Cr [on Reedy R] bounding on Andw Jones, John Jones, sd Wm Arnold part of 200 a. orig gr. to Wm. Turner conv to Moses Tomlinson then by him to sd John Arnold. Wit: Wm Morgan, JF Wolff. Chas Allen, JQ. DR of Mrs Anna Arnold, Joseph Downs, JP. [Earlier Wm. Turner? of Newberry Co and wf Elizabeth] 92. 1/24/1802-5/9/1805. Spencer Bobo & wf Nancy [Bobo] to Wm Roberson for $500, 150 a. part of two orig grs. to James Allison: 1) conv to John Casey to Wm Cox to Sanford Berry to sd Spencer Bobo; 2) conv to Robt Allison to Bavester Burton (Barton?) to A Campbell, on south side Warrior Cr. Wit: Thos Berry, David Cowan. Starling Tucker, JP. [Bobo, Casey & Cowan!] 92. 1/9/1804-5/20/1805. Thos Ligon to Josiah Wright for $1200, 544 a. on Mudlick Cr of Little R where I now live (except 50 a. already sold to Wm Ligon & John Neely) bought of Hastings Dial 1802, gr. 4/6/1773 to sd Hastings Dial. Wit: John Simpson, Henry Johns. JR Brown, JQ. DR of wf Betsy H Ligon. 105. 1/1/1805-10/8/1805. Nathaniel Vance, John McClure, John Atlow (Attom?), Wm Speer to John Speer for $146, 65 a. part of orig gr. to Wm McTear decd, bounded on Alexr Simpson Senr, James Wallas, Nathl Vance. Wit: A Casey, Col John Simpson. W Burnside, JP. 156. 31 Dec 1796 - 30 Aug 1806. Wm Watson of Abbeville Co to Thos Turner for L52stg, 150 a. on Saluda R bounding on John Meek, Benj Foshea, Wm Anderson Esq, Thos Fakes. Wit: James Watts, John Meek, Nathan Todd. Angus Campbell, JP. DR of wf Lucy Watson, by Wm Mibbs, JQ 96 Dist. 204. 11/12/1806-3/2/1807. Samuel Vaughan to Isaac Bauldin for $150, 115 a. part of 850 a. gr. to Henry Lindore. Wit: Robertson Moore, Reubin Kelley. Sstephen Garrett, JP. DR of Elsey Vaughan. Danl Wright, JP. 205. 10/24/1806-3/2/1807. Anna Garrett and the Legatees of Edward Garrett decd to the Upper Br of Dunkins Cr Church and their Successors, one acre where the Warrior Cr. Meeting House now stands. Wit: Reuben Kelley, John Ashley. Danl Wright, JQ. (Signed) Anna Garrett, John Ashley, John Garrett, Jefse Garrett, Stephen Mullings, Stephen Garrett, Robwrson Moore, Hosea Garrett, Nicholas Garrett, Edward Garrett, Mary Moore, James Garrett, George Hughes, Wm Garrett, Johnson Harrifs. 267. 4/26/1805-2/3/1808. Benj Ramage to John Casey for $300, 94 a. on Duncans Cr part of 500 a. gr. to John Rammage 1/20/1773 by Montague. Wit: John Cargill Va, Henry McCoy. Wm Mitchell, JQ. DR of Ellinor Ramage, by JA Elmore, JQ. 268. 2/22/1806-2/3/1808. John Casey to Miles Ferguson for $320, 94 a. above land on Duncans Cr 1773 gr. to John Ramage conv to Nathan Davis then to sd B.R. [?] to John Casey. Wit: Benj Puckett, Turner Richardson. JA Elmore, JQ. DR of Drusilla Casey. 271. 4/14-15/1788-2/4/1808. James & Deborah Cook of Newberry Co to John Williams Junr for L200, 250 a. 1) 150 a. bounty gr. to Elizabeth Kellerson (Ketterson?) 10/11/1755; 2) 100 a. adj gr. to Richd Turner 7/4/1769. Wit: Henry Irby, Wm Irby. Robt Gillam, JP Newberry. James Williams Junr decd, 2/16/1797. 2nd probate. James Williams, JQ. Conv to Wm [is this Richd instead? Else, doesn't make sense? Book has Richd: ck orig.] Turner 1774 & by his last will & testament to his dau Deborah, wf of sd James Cook. Deed Book J 37. 3 Feb 1806 - 7 Nov 1808. Asa Turner to D Anderson for $400, a negro girl Priscilla age 16. Wit: John Hitch, Joseph Lyons. Lewis Graves, JP. 161. 9/18/1807-8/6/1810. Jas Adair Senr late of Spartanburg to Jos Adair & Geo Adair for $200, 110 a. on Enoree R bounded on John Campbell. Part of gr. to Nathl Hillan. Plat. Wit: Wm & John Stuart, John Cammel. A Casey, JP. 162. 9/18/1804-8/6/1810. Same to same for $200, 144 a. on Enoree R (land second above). Same wit & pro. 216. 16 Dec 1806 - 16 Apr 1811. Abner Cain to David Boys of Newberry for $1000, 262 a. on Duncans Cr. Wit: Saml Scew(?), John Boulan. J.A. Elmore, JQ. DR of Sarah Cain, by John Turner, JQ. 223. 12 Feb 1811 - 6 Jul 1811: Willey Talley to Jonathan Wallis for $300, 100 a. on Beaverdam Cr of Enoree R whereon sd Willey Talley now lives, bounding by large Survey, Saml Vaughn, Wm. Bowen, Gray, & Fagin. Orig. gr. to Thos Allison Senr by deed 2 Feb 1773, conv by Robt Allison heir of Thos A. to Zachariah Turner then to Wm. Parker to sd Willey Talley. Wit: Archd Young, Robt Fleming Junr. Danl Wright JQ. DR of Elizabeth Talley. 240. 8 Jul 1811 - 12 Nov 1811. Saml Law of Newberry to Wm Law of Newberry for $1400, 512 a. between Duncans Cr & Enoree R bounding on sd Wm Law, Richd Bennett, Jas Monford, Wm Dillard, Chas Simms, Peggy Rodgers, John Garrett. Wit: Wm A Turner, Jas Blackburn. Wm Blackburn, JP Newberry Dist. Deed Book K 27. 9/11/1813-10/4/1813. Elijah Smith to my two sons Tilman & Chesley gift 150 1/2 a. on Reedy R bounding on Mary Cunningham James Weir, James Dunlap, David Turner, Thos White. Wit: Chas Smith, Joseph White Jr., S. Cunnihgham. 29. 2/11/1813-10/22/1813. Judith Chiles of Abbeville exix of will of Jonathan Chiles decd to Dennett [Denny?] Hill (of Laurens) for $600, 210 a. on Saluda R. bounding by James Watts, Benj Fooshe, Jas Turner, Jas Atwood. Wit: Richd Pollard, John Chiles. Pr: W Pollard, JMQ. 67. 12/16/1813-8/1/1814. Miles Jennings of Greenville Dist & Saml Tate of Franklin Co GA to Hiram Sims for $157, 134 a. on Peachlins Cr of Reedy R, part of 1664 a. orig gr. to Miles Jennings Sr. Wit: Bailey Mahon, Elisha Casey. Pr: Chas Allen, QM. 68. 3/11/1806-8/24/1814. Abner Casey & wf Ann [Casey] to Edwd Jeans for $791, 226 a. on I Carolls(?) br of Enoree R. Wit: Josiah Duckett, Joseph Jeans. Pr: James Dillard, JP. 124. 1 Jan 1816 - 1 Apr 1816. Asa Turner to James Todd for $225, mortgage on 160 a. on Raburns Cr wat bounding by Mabra Madden, Robt Todd, Adam Garmon, John Lumpkin. Wit: Wm McClanahan, Solomon Cole. Pr: Jas Saxon, JQ. 131. 26 Jan 1816 - 10 Jun 1816. Wm W & Jno W Simpson exors of last will &testament of Col John Simpson to John Black for $1002, 167 a. on Little R wat orig gr to Richd Waring adj Jno Simmons (now property of Wadsworth estate) part sold to Robt Simpson, the Poor School Tr, Wm Turner, sd John Black. Plat by Wm Dunlap, DS, shows Washington Williams adj. Wit: Alexr Austin, John Charles. Br: James Williams, JQND. 139. 2 Mar 1816 - 27 Aug 1816. Thos Blakely to John Clark Cochran mortgage on 28 1/2 a. on Reaburns Cr Wat bounding by Adam Garman, Asa Turner, John Lumpkins, Wm Wilson. Wit: :Wm McClanahan, Catherine McClanahan. Pr: J Garlington, QM. 212. 8 Feb 1818 - 14 Apr 1818. David Anderson to John Sims for $100, 1 a. at upper end of lands & mill of Saml Young decd to sm br running into sd river. Wit: Asa Turner, Wm Graves. Pr: Jos(?) Neely, JP. On northeast side of Saluda R. 212. 11 Nov 1817 - 14 Apr 1818. Ezekiel Powell to Isaac Waldrop of Newberry Dist for $1100, 222 a. on brs of Saluda R & Walnut Cr, bounding on Capt Clore, Jas Jones, widow Simmons, Thos Ware, Geo Turner, Edw Ware, Saml Freeman. Wit: Richd Gaubes[?], DR of Peggy Powell. Wm Ware, JQ. Pr: same. 222. 5 Sep 1818 - 5 Sep 1818. Asa Turner to Joseph Neely satisfaction of mortage. Wit: Martin Shaw, Wm West. Pr: Dd Anderson, QM. 229. Nov 1818 - 30 Nov 1818. Asa Turner & wf Fanny [Turner] emancipate Siller abt 30, honest & capable of gaining livelihood. Wit: S & Thos Cunningham. Cert. by S Cunningham, Richd Blackwell, Henry Morgan, Andw Norriss, Wm Cunningham. 229. 25 Nov 1818 - 30 Nov 1818. Free Siller Turner binds herself to serve Asa & Fanny Turner for meat, drink, clothes, lodging, etc during their natural lives. Wit: E Saxon, Thos Cunningham. Pr: S Cunningham, JP. 240. 1 Mar 1819 - 26 Mar 1819. Jos Neely from Asa Turner $200, satisfaction of mortgage (see p 222). Wit & Pr: J Garlington, Clk. 258. 5/29/1819-9/18/1819. Saml Boyd to David Boyd for $600, 221 a. on Reedy R. wat, 1/2 of tr conv by Wm Smith of A D [Abbeville District?] to sd Saml Boyd. Plat by Henry Gray DS shown. Saw mill on RR ment. & use of Shoals BOUNDING on Burket Davenport, David Turner, Mary Mitchell, Elijah Smith, John Mitchell, sd Saml Boyd. Wit: Henry Gray, Catherine Pinson. D.R. of Nancy Boyd. Pr: S Cunningham, JQ. 266. 1 Nov 1819 - 26 Nov 1819. Asa Turner to James Huggins for $400, negros Jane 13, Geo 12, Adam 10, Bell 8, Sarah 7, Barbary 5, John 3, Jude 2. Wit: Moses Pinson, John ?. Pr: J Garlington, JQ. 288. 20 Nov 1819 - 20 Apr 1820. John Chappell to Robt Malone of ND for $2000, 249 a. on Saluda wat bounding on Larkin & Thos Hitt, John A Binson, Thos Turner, Benj Foshee, part of orig gr. to Wm Watson conv to Drury Sims 1799 to Danl Cox 1808 to sd John Chappell 1818. Other part orig gr. to Wilson Sanders conv to Danl Cox to John Chappell. Wit: Richd Watts, Jonth Chiles. DR of Eliz Chappell, James Watts, QM. Pr: same. ======================= [end of part 1 (email message)] ____ jo ann rowley-minhoto, hrgg41a@prodigy.com