Colonel James MAYSON b. probably Scotland 1733 died 1799 old Abbeville, left will naming his wife henrietta Hart who survived him and his many children and some grandchildren. James Mayson was a Rev. Soldier, Lt. Col. in the SC Militia, Major in the Regulators, Justice in Newberry, Owned ferries and plantations and a Distillery in Abbeville. Would love to trade info and swap stories on this fine family. If your Maysons still have the "Y" in the name you are likely descended from this man. Posted Jan. 2, 1997

COLLINS, Anderson Caswell-b. 29 May 1833 d. 2 July 1904 m. (1) Julia Bushy. Known children: Robert Lee Collins, John Wallace Collins, William Anderson Collins, Ella Collins, Ida Collins, Mamie Collins. Would like to know parents of Anderson Caswell Collins and where they were born. Any info would be appreciated. Suzanne Collins Matson E-MAIL:SCMATSON@aol.com Posted February 13, 1998

Looking for any information on William T. NORWOOD, listed in the 1900 Greenwood Co., SC census, ED 79, sheet 27, Greenwood Township.

Norwood, William T /Head/W/M/Nov/1839/60/M/10

Sallie/wife/W/F/Dec/1849/50/M/10/1/1

Baldwin, John/s-son/W/M/Oct/1883/16/s

My g grandfather came from Greenwood, SC just before 1900. This was the only NORWOOD that I have been able to find in Greenwood. Any information would be appreciated. Mailto:jPowellJr@worldnet.att.net Posted March 2, 1998

Hello the surnames I am interested in are Bulow BURT, and Bradley somewhwere in Greenwood county south carolina. Posted March 9, 1998 mailto:Ppamkenn@aol.com

I am looking for information on the Starnes Surname. I am from Ninety Six,SC and most of the information on the family is around this town (inbetween Columbia and Greenville SC). We did have a George Waldrop Starnes that left for Texas in the late 1800s. I will list the Starnes lineage starting with my self if you have any questions or informationon on these names please let me know.

FRED EUGENE STARNES SR., HAROLD LLOYD STARNES, FRED CALHOUN STARNES SR., ROBERT CLARANCE STARNES JR., ROBERT CLARANCE STARNES SR., MARSHALL A. STARNES ,Then there are 2 Ebenezar Stearnes(spelling changes some) I don't know if they were Sr. or JR.??,then to last Starnes that I can find is Schubel Stearns. Any help will be greatly appreciated!! Fred Starnes Posted March 15, 1998

Looking for any connection to Nancy GOLDMAN who was listed in the 1820 Census record nest to Peter Durst. Her father was Benjamin Goldman. Her mother may have been Nancy Wells. Posted March 18, 1998

Looking for any info. on family of Seaborn Smith, father of Chistopher Pickens Smith who was father of Jesse Pickens Smith born Jan. 1, 1903 around Greenwood, S.C. Thanks Posted March 24, 1998

I am looking for information on my grandfather O.B. (Obie?) Johnson. He was born around 1902 or 1903 in Georgia. Married Madge Burdette of Anderson County 23 Dec 1923. Madge died in Oct 1937 and is buried in Iva, Anderson County. He is said to have died (after 1960) and been buried in Greenwood County. Any cemetery books out there with a reference to OB? Thanks. Posted March 31, 1998

My mother is looking for an ancestor called Jane GILLIAM who married Ben or Bennie TAYLOR by 1833 in Abbeville, SC. Jane was born about 1808 and died sometime after 1880. She also married Jonathan PRINCE, no order known.

Her children are Mary A. or Maude GILLIAM, born abt 1828, died bef 1854 Sarah L. GILLIAM, born abt 1834 in SC, died 1870 Emily Sophronia TAYLOR (my ancestor) born 1836 in Abbeville, Sc died 1870 James TAYLOR b.abt 1838 in Pickens, SC Franklin A. TAYLOR b. abt 1840 in Pickens,SC Melinda TAYLOR b. abt 1845 in Pickens, SC Allen TAYLOR b. abt 1849 in Pickens, SC Magill Prince TAYLOR b. abt 1833(?)

A possible Jane TAYLOR is buried at Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Ware Shoals. Any information to link or disassociate the two is welcome. Posted April 19,1998

I am trying to find information on john f. mcmanus b. 1836 and martha horn b. 1838 who resided in greenwood,co,. sc prior to 1919. ruth krems Posted April 23, 1998

My Grandfather was Henry Allen Haynes, born ca 1903 in Greenwood County, SC. His Father was Thomas Haynes who lived in Greenwood County for some time but may have originally been from Georgia. Anyone of this line? Posted May 5, 1998

Looking for information on Elisha Stephens(Stevens) from Edgefield County. Mentioned in Chapman's History Of Edgefield Co. Given a land grant. Son was Goody McManus Stevens b.ca. 1905. Sorry I have no dates on Elisha. Please e- mail SBoynton@aol.com Posted May 20, 1998

John was poss. born near Reedy River. John purchased land in TRYON Co. N.C. in 1776 in which he stated stated he was from the 96 District S.C Howard Dennard Posted June 9, 1998

Seeking information about my great great grandfather, John Hendrick and his descendents. He had five sons, Nathan, George and Garrett are known. Glad to exchange information. Frank Hendrix Posted June 14, 1998

James Shockley BATES (b.c.1811 SC-d.1882 Athens, Clarke Co, GA) md. 5 times and had about 16 children. 1st wife was Miss FORRESTER-they md. about 1827 in SC (even though it is believed they already lived in GA at the time). She died before 1844. Their children: Samuel A, William E., Sarah Adeline, John, James Charlton (b.1839 Franklin Co, GA). They lived in Franklin Co in 1839-1853, then Hart Co, GA from 1853-after 1870, then Newton Co, GA in 1880, then Clarke Co, GA in 1882. Many children born later moved to Alabama. Was he kin to the Old 96 (now Greenwood Co), SC BATES? Julie Hampton Ganis, PO Box 291, Kannapolis, NC 28082, jganis@prodigy.net

Looking for any info on K(C)ATHERINE LINLEY who married John Trainum MEDLOCK in 1870. John was b: Jan 1850, Princeton, Laurens, SC and d: Feb. 1918. Katherine and John Trainum Medlock are both buried at the Woods Chapel Cemetery in Paragould, AR. No info on Katherine other than her parents names.Katherine's parents were: James Linley and Mary ? Any data would really help. Thank you, John Posted July 1, 1998

I'm seeking info about the Turners (Henry & Addie Mae), and their relations between 1900and present. Henry Harmon Turner b: 1881 came from Saluda (?) married Addie Sue Corley b: 1888 Saluda (?). They lived for many years on Circle Drive on 96 hwy. Henry d:1961. Addie ? Associated surnames who married nine daughters are: COOPER, WORTHINGTON, KIRBY, KEMP, ARTHUR, BABINEAU, HARRIS, STROUD, and CALDWELL. Thank you, John Posted July 1, 1998

My G-Grandfather was Peter DURST/DUST born 1820 in Edgefield, Sleepy Creek District. Wife was Nancy. Listed in 1850 SC Census. My G-Father was Rufus Marion Durst born 1856. I have a copy of Mr. Stallworth's book, ref the DURSTS and am unable to connect with any them. I feel the Peter DURST mentioned in the book,"HARD LABOR SECTION" of the Palatinates is my GGG???G_Paw. Sure would like to exchange info with any DURST/DUST. Frank GRAY PS. My father was born inAnderson, SC Posted July 20, 1998

WILSON -- In GREENWOOD COUNTY SKETCHES, page 424/425, details the family of James Wilson, 1753/1812. It reports he married Tabitha Beal, and had a family of six children. One of those children being William Wilson, born 1783 who married Charlotte Higgins and had two children, James and Sarah Ann Wilson. - This last James -- was he born abt 1806, marry a Sarah (Nelson?). Were they in AL by 1831, in MS by 1845, and in Navarro Co., TX by 1852. James died in Navarro Co. in 1861, Sarah in 1864 and are buried in the Wilson Cemetery at Rural Shade. Any help greatly appreciated. Beth H. Sauceman, P. O. Box 842, LaFayette, GA 30728 or BSauceman@aol.com Posted Aug. 26, 1998

Searching for relatives of William F. & Minnie Ward Cooper. They had a daughter, Lillie who married Bryant Glenn McKinney. Minnie Ward Cooper was the sister of my great grandfather Robert William Ward. Their parent's were Noah & Jane Ward from the Spartanburg/Pacolet, SC. area.

Any information will be appreciated. Posted Sep. 13, 1998

Looking for information on Dr. Samuel Hodges, Pharmacist, Greenwood SC who died about 1976. Posted Sep. 13, 1998 Carol

The families that I am researching are Dean, Dorn, Gallman, Gary, Holloway, Bowles, Rook. The primary ones I am interested in are Augustus Bryant Dean Sr. and Augustus Bryant Dean, Jr. Will gladly share information. Posted Sep. 22, 1998

Looking for any information or descendants of Gray MOORE, born 8/1/1899 in Laurens County or Spartanburg County and died 6/1973 in Greenwood, S.C. He moved to Greenwood and raised his family there. His parents were Edmond Harrison MOORE and Hattie B., and a Step-Mother, Lula Hall. His siblings were: Brutus MOORE, Edna MOORE, Lucille MOORE, Mollie MOORE, Pierce MOORE, Richard Furman MOORE Posted Oct. 6, 1998

I am researching Samuel Wilson b. 1847 married to Rose Farrow Wilson. Last date living 1900. Died between 1900 and 1910 maybe in Greenwood. If anyone has any info please e-mail me (showedout@aol.com). Thanks!Posted Nov. 8, 1998

I am looking for information on these families. John Albert Teasley Sr. married Mary Cathline Elrod (1800's). He was married to her sister first, and she died leaving behind between 17-22 children. Between John and Mary they had two children, John Albert Teasley Jr. and John Patrick Burt Teasley. John Albert Teasley Jr. married Florence Stewart/Stuart. They had several children, one by the name of Roy Franklin Teasley Sr. who married Jannie Inez Fisher. Jannie's Father's name was William Fisher. Her Mother's name was Hattie Ramage. Everyone listed was born in the late 1800's except for Roy Franklin Teasley and Jannie Inez Fisher who were born in the early 1900's. These families lived from Greenwood Co to Anderson Co to Oconnee Co. and maybe somewhere in between. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Rt 1 Box 659-B Cross Hill SC 29332. Posted Feb. 16, 1999

I am seeking information on Alexander Hamilton believed to have lived in 96 District, SC in the late 1700's. He was a Revolutionary War solider along with his brother Andrew. Alexander had 4 known children, John Hamilton born 1782 who married Elizabeth Brown, Samuel Hamilton, Israel Hamilton, and Jane Hamilton. I am seeking information on parents of Alexander, where and when he was born, other children, name of spouse, etc. Can you help or suggest other possible options? Sorry about the underline, I can't figure out what I did to cause it. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you Posted Feb. 16, 1999

I'm seeking info on Oscar Martin STEWART and wife Ruth (Murphy) STEWART. Oscar Martin born in AL in 1870's. Married Ruth in Greenwood Co., SC. Daughter, Amanda born there. They all lived and died in Greenwood Co. I'm looking for birth and death dates (est death dates in 1950's). Are there any cemetery records ??? Could someone please do a look up? Thanks for your time and help. Posted Feb. 16, 1999

Looking for info re two brothers Benjamin and Larkin REYNOLDS who came probably in the late 1790s to Greenwood Co. They married sisters Barbara and Elizabeth ARNOLD. Benjamin and Barbara are believed to be the parents of John Vincent REYNOLDS, who came eventually to Floyd Co GA. His wife was Prudence LAWSON (dau of ? and Elizabeth LAWSON). Posted May 21, 1999

Searching for information on Hezekiah Watson born mid to late 1700's. Daughter, Susan Lucy Ann Watson, born 11/13/1821, married William Yancey Blain in SC. William was from Abbeville District born 9/25/1812. Posted May 21, 1999

About 1920, the family of Charles Walton Butler and his wife Willie Mae Powell Butler moved from Lincoln Co, GA to Greenwood. They were my great aunt and uncle. I would like to make contact with any of the children and grandchildren. I have done a lot on the family history of the descendants of George S. Butler who was the father of Charles Walton and would like to add info on this family and share with them. Posted May 21, 1999

I am seeking any information on HESTERLY/PENNINGTON. Specifically, I am looking for Francis or Isham (Isom) HESTERLY and Sarah PENNINGTON. Francis and Sara married about 1800-04 in the border area of SC/GA and their first child was born in 1805 in the same area. I hope to find reference to the parents of any of these persons. Posted May 21, 1999