Lee County, South Carolina
March 1999 - Present
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Cindy Ridgeway Parker
My address is: 6 Sandalwood Lane, Sumter, S.C. 29154
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JONES/HAMMOND/HOLLAND/CAUGHMAN - Looking for roots for Walter Jones 12/19/41; father Walter V. Jones m. Ethel Hammond; grandfather Walter Vernon Jones m. Mattie Holland; ggfather George W. Jones m. ?. George is buried in St. John's Methodist Church, Spring Hill section. Any information on George or Bernhert (Ben Kaufman (Caughman) appreciated. September 14, 1999
DUNN - I am trying to find information on Timothy Dunn Jr. born in Lee Co., Bishopville, S.C. He was the son of Timothy Dunn Sr. and Sarah unknown. They live on the water of Lynches Creek. Thanks in advance for any help. October 24, 1999
MawMaw@bellsouth.net
WEEKS/ORR - Corbin or Corbert & Violet lived in Lee Co. SC when her father, James J. Orr died. If anyone knows about them or their family, please contact me. November 14, 1999
jbjo68@yourinter.net
LEE - I am researching the genealogy of Peter Lee from Lynchburg, S.C. (Lee County). He probably was born around 1900. He later moved to Baltimore, Md. I would appreciate any information you have on my great great grandfather. November 24, 199 9
M1124CC@YAHOO.COM
BALTIMORE, MD
DAVIS / BAGLEY / MCCUTCHEN - I am trying to locate any information on J. Lee DAVIS, b. 1861, d. 1922, buried in Hephzibah Presp Cem in Lee County. He was married to Bessie I. BAGLEY, b. 1860, d. ?, also buried in Hephzibah, they had 1 child I know of Elizabeth Estelle DAVIS b. 1888, d. 1954. I have all the descendent information on her. Bessie BAGLEY was the daughter of James Daniel BAGLEY and Elizabeth JANE McCutchen, b.1844, d. 1936, also in Hephzibah Presp. I have hit a brick wall since locating J. lee and Bessie, any help would be greatly appreciated. November 29, 1999
paynewa@rocsoft.net
DAVIS - I am researching ancestors from Bishopville, Lee County, SC. All that I have have so far is: Thomas Davis married Zina (Lee?) - 11 children: one of these children, Darling Love Davis (Aug. 25, 1852-Jan. 8, 1925) married Mary Eliza Arrants (Jul. 29, 1853-Oct. 14, 1931). Darling Love and Mary E. Arrants Davis had 3 children: Daisy Viola McDonald (Jan. 7, 1874- Mar. 14, 1960) [my paternal grandfather] Thomas Arrants (Sept. 2, 1875-May 22, 1973) Darling L. Davis, his wife, two sons and daughter, migrated to Sampson County, NC, circa 1910. December 20, 1999
mddavis@erols.com
GRAHAM - Looking for information on Alva Lawrence Graham b. March 12, 1888. December 21, 1999
cojohnson@juno.com
HERON/FARMER - I am searching for descendents of James Hearon, Sr., married to Sarah Farmer. James Hearon is recorded on the 1820 Mills Atlas Map, near DuBose's Ferry on what is now US #15. Previously in Darlington District, this area is now located in Lee County, SC. James Hearon and Sarah had two sons; Daniel (1782-1856), and James, Jr., perhaps others. Thanks for your help!
LFKea@aol.com
1725 Holly Hill Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
McCUTCHEN - Looking for decesents of G.B. McCutchen family that have information concerning slaves that worked their land in Lee County. McCuthen owned several acres of land in this area? Anyone one that can help or has obtained records that exposes information about the personal property of the planters, please share this information with me. Slaves names were Harrison, Henry, Victoira, Mudy, Amkey, Venus, Laurel (January 26, 2000)
council@sumternet.com
KENNEDY/BERRY -Searching information on Albert Make KENNEDY, married Minnie BERRY. Living in Ionia Township, Lee County, 1910 census. Children: Loyd, Letha, Ada, Zeda, Pearl, Wayne, Horace & Norman KENNEDY. Any information will be greatly appreciated. (January 30, 2000)
hlwar@ftc-i.net
WASHINGTON/ISAAC/JAMES - Washington, Levander born 1894 Lee County, married to Sarah Isaac. Had 12 Children all were born in Lee County. Looking for roots on Vander prior to 1894; father was Willie Washington and Sara Isaac's mother name was Liza James. Any information you can find on either would be most appreciated. (February 6, 2000)
TAMIRSHARIFF@email.msn.com
BYRD/WATTS - I am searching for any information on Ezekiel Byrd. He was born c. 1805 and lived in the Spring Hill/Bradford Springs area of Sumter Co. between 1840 and 1870. His wife's name was Elitha Watts(b.1815 - 1818) Both Ezekial Byrd and his wife may have been of Cherokee Indian ancestory. Would appreciate anything on him as I know very little! (February 6, 2000)
FILES -Need help in locating information on my MANLEY A. FILES, SR., b: ca. 1777, Augusta Co., VA. He married SARAH McKINNEY. They were in Pendleton Dist., SC in 1800 and by 1810 were in Lee Co., SC. MANLEY SR. was the son of Rev. War Soldier JOHN FILES. I am trying to locate proof that MANLEY A. FILES, SR. was the father of MANLEY A. FILES, Jr. "ANY" information will be greatly appreciated. (March 31, 2000)
KINLAW - I am looking for information on my husband's great grandfather, William Keith Kinlaw. He was born about 1855 and deid on Oct. 12, 1938. He owned farm land in Lee County. He was married to 1) Emma Odom 2) Janes Hines. April 21, 2000
BEMARIE03@AOL.COM
419 Amy Drive
Goose Creek, SC 29445
JOSEY -My father was Raybon Foster Smith; his father was David Wilson Josey (one of 5 brothers in 23rd SC, Co. K). Also in this company was George W. Josey; I am trying to find out who he is related to. Also would like to get copies of photos of anyone in company K. I have scanner and can do this if desired. Note that I have also discovered the grave of my great-grandfather's brother who died in Winchester, VA (this was Benjamin Fleming Josey); I visited the grave three weeks ago in Winchester (in Stonewall Cemetery, along with 148 other South Carolinians who are buried there). Does anyone have a photo of Benjamin fleming Josey? (June 3, 2000)
Asmith0845@aol.com
610-933-2449
fax: 610-933-2449
ROSE - I am researching the Stewart Rose family of the Lynchurg area. If you have any information, please email me. July 10, 2000
JOEVANBUREN@aol.com
BRADLEY/HARRIOT/WILSON - I am searching for the desendants of Irvin and Mingo Bradley and James Harriot. August 27, 2000
DHARRIOT@HOTMAIL.COM
LYLES - Joe (Joseph) E. Lyles born in 1842 in Lancaster County, S.C. and married to Amanda Barfield. I am in search for information on the Lyles family of Lee County. I will list miscellaneous information first then a lineage, as far as I know it. I understand them to have lived in Bishopville and the Lynches River area. They had a house that people referred to as the "Chaney (sp?) Place", near Dog Island. One of them was supposed to have owned a plantation (possible part of this Chaney Place?). Their background was to be Scottish or Scots/Irish. My great, great grandad was supposed to be infamous for being able to drink whiskey and stay afloat a log as the log went down Lynches River. They are connected to Barfields (from Lancaster?), Suttons, Hopkins, Watsons, Registers, Adams (from Lancaster?), and Deschamps(?). . September 10, 2000 updated on May 30, 2003
clanlyles@yahoo.com
BROWN/ATKINSON -My Great Grandfather was Frank Hopkins Brown and he was married to Martha J. Atkinson. They lived in Lee County. Frank died 1932. Buried at Antioch Church, I believe. Any help on finding ancestors of this line would be helpful. Thanks...
galpi@worldnet.att.net
MOZINGO -Looking for info on Edward Tolon Mozingo(Aug. 20, 1887- Aug. 15, 1964) from around the Bishopville area. He married Belvin Walters (Sept. 15, 1889- Aug. 17, 1966). They are buried at Liberty Hill Church in Darlington County.Jan. 21, 2001
huggy@rocsoft.net
BARRE - Researching information on Annie Williams Barre b. 1877 d. after Aug 1956 per a letter from her sister. Any info appreciated! February 9, 2001
bmcmahon@cdepot.net
P.O. Box 977
Pioneer, CA 95666
HINSON/STOKES - Below you will see an old picture of my grandparents in front of a Five & Dime store. I have been told that the store was located in Bishopville? My grandfather's name was William A Hinson and my grandmother was Dessie Stokes. My father is Olin Stanley Hinson. He was born in 1914 in Camden. He is also in the picture. Does any one have any information on this picture. March 3, 2001
Lawanda Diane Hinson Landsittel
llandsittel@aol.com
HUGGINS - I'm looking for someone who would be willing to photograph a tombstone in St. Lukes Cemetery in Bishopsville, Lee County. The tombstone I am interested in is John HUGGINS, born 20 Mar 1820, died 19 Aug 1907. Thanks for any consideration. April 26, 2001
mbell3600@aol.com
3600 Fawn Ct.
Suffolk, VA 23435-2223
21. Trying to validate this as a possible family link. Any help would be appreciated. June 8, 2001
A.M.
Hall
hallamas@aol.com
BELL - I am seeking information on the parents, siblings, or family members of Robert W. Bell born 14 Mar 1815 in (Sumter District, S.C.) now the Spring Hill area of Lee County (Bishopville, S.C.). He died 16 May 1882 in Spring Hill and is buried at St. John's Methodist Church in Spring Hill. He married Catherine W. who was born 1824 in S.C. They lived in the Spring Hill area and had 11 children: Mary E. b. 1844 and married 'Joe' Bradley; Harriet J. b. 1846 and married
William Stevens; Sarah E. b. 1849 and married John Ellerby Brown; John Edward Dupree b. 1850 and married Harriet Caroline Strother; Robert John b. 1854 and married Mary Jetson Britton; Joseph b. 1855; William b. 1857; Margaret E. b. 1858; Paul S. b. 1860 and married (1)Elizabeth Caroline Rogers (2) Susanna Wadford; Henry Duncan b. 1862; Mattie Amanda b. 1870 and married William Thomas 'Tom' Byrd. Any information at all will be appreciated. Thanks in Advance June 19, 2001
Linda Bell
BRADLEY - I am seeking information on a Joe Bradley of the Springhill area of Lee County, near Bishopville, S.C. He was married to Mary E. Bell (see query above). Mary was born in 1844, and married Joe during the 1860s. I have names, but not dates for their three children. There could have been more children in the family: Sarah E. Bradley; James J. Bradley; and Robert M. Bradley. They may have moved out of state. I have unable to locate the place of burial for the parents or children. Any information at all would be great appreciated. Thanks in advance. June 19, 2001
Linda Bell
Al
Bray
ajbray3@rocmail.com
Carrie
Gerald Carpenter
lcarpenter@jellico.com
Denise
Wells
Wellsdjl@cs.com.
325 Gundry Drive
Falls Church, VA 22046-4119
Bonnie Holley
bbholley@knology.net
SKINNER - I am trying to identify who the parents are for J W SKINNER. This family was recorded in the 1850 Darlington census;page 350, lines 20-28. This part of Darlington County was merged into LEE County in the early 1900's. The census included J W Skinner; Laney, 31; Eliza, 11; Benjamin, 9; Lourena, 6; Mahalia, 4; and Sarah, 1. December 8, 2001
Larry Kea
LFKea@aol.com
December 8, 2001
mawmawd1@cox.net
Sandy
Rowe
WLSRowe@AOL.com
Mrs. Mary (Ella Griggs) Grasmick
1341 Cody Ave
Pueblo, CO. 81001-2613
Megrasmick@aol.com
Fax (719) 562-0181
BirdNan@starband.net
They had a son named Clement Flemming T. Scott (born April 1833) that married Sarah Jane Parrott (born Dec 1836) They had a son named Marion Alexander Scott (born June 1860) that married Elmira Mina Edenfield All of the above names were born in Sumter County (now known as Lee County, SC)
I believe our people are what they call the Turks of Sumter County, SC
I have documents stating they were of a white race - most of my poeple are dark skin, dark eyes, and dark hair. July 31, 2002
bscott@planters.net
Dianne
Rutherford
mawmawd1@cox.net
I recently found him in the 1930 census pastoring an independent "holiness mission" in Charleston, SC. I also know that he was living in Westville, SC (Kershaw Co.) in 1949. I am trying to locate a copy of his 1909 book and find out when he died (plus any new information about his life and ministry).
His wife was Annie E. (born c.1882). He had a daugther named Hazel (married name Boone; born c. 1906) and a sone Thomas J. (born 8-15-1911 in Palestine; died 6-5-90).
If you have any leads on Rev. McIntosh or
his book, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. September
1, 2002
Dan
Woods
Associate Professor of History
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA
dgwoods@ntelos.net
In 1821 in a sale for partition of the property of Mrs. Singleton among her heirs, this property was bought by Dr. Jacques Bishop, who was one of the members of the firm and manager of C. C. Campbell & Company, who operated a large store here from that time until the Panic of 1837, when this firm was compelled to make an assignment. “Early History of Bishopville” The Camden Chronicle Camden, South Carolina Friday, July 12, 1940 Page 2. If anyone has any information that could help me please get in touch. September 15, 2002
Winston
B. Campbell
wcampbell@bigfoot.com
Charlie Norman Melton (C. N. Melton) age
47, born SC, both parents b. SC (born about 1883)
wife, Pauline Melton, age 46, SC (born about
1884)
son, Eddie, 19, SC (born about 1911
Lily Willis, adopted daughter??, 30,
widowed,
born NC (born about 1900)
Christine, 11, NC (about 1919)
L. C. (Lyn Charles Melton), 8, NC(1922)
William, 3 11/12, SC(1926)
Mildred, 1 4/12, SC (1928)
Mildred Melton married a Mr. Canada; she
died in Florida.
Charlie Norman Melton died in Una,
Spartanburg
Co., SC, in 1952. (Have an obit on Charlie - great confusion here, says
he married first Pauline, and second wife was Lillie Mae Willis.
Death certificate for Lyn Charles Melton says his parents were Arch
McCullough
and Lillie Mae Willis.
Death certificate for Mildred says HER
parents
were Charlie Norman Melton and Lillie Mae Willis.
I think that possibly Charlie adopted Lillie
and her kids. Think that the obit was in error.
Any information on this family would be very helpful. December 29, 2002
Sandy Holcomb
sahphotonut@ev1.net
Mary Ann Bell
mbell3600@aol.com
3600 Fawn Ct.
Suffolk, VA
Pamela
Hayes
pj_32233@yahoo.com
Sister - Lizzie, may be Eliza or Elizabeth
Brothers - David and Theron
Offspring - Clara, Dewey, Fitzhugh, Louella, Marie, Nell
William Wylie and sister, Lizzie were kidnapped by Union soldiers and taken to Illinois. William returned to Lee County when he was grown. His sister, Lizzie, married and remained in Illinois. William's brother, Theron was an educator, perhaps in Kingstree, SC. William's brother, David (Dave) was a dentist who practiced in Miami, FL. into the 1940's or 50's.
My mother, Esther Yeatts Bennett, is the granddaughter of William Wylie, the daughter of Nell Kelly Josie Yeatts (Yates).
I greatly appreciate any assistance, direction, or even vague hints. April 13, 2003
Claudia
Davidsen
Nell1@aol.com
Leonard
Hancock
Liberty, NC.
Is there anything in your records about a William Hancock in this area between 1750 and 1800? June 3, 2003
Donald M. Hancock
Laguna Hills, CA
dmhancock@cox.net
or fax (719) 562-0181
leo.farmer@verizon.net
Norman Jimmy, and Thomas Jefferson, I think he had 12 sisters and brothers but I don't have much information on them ithe names of the brothers I have are Sam, and Ed (BUd), November 27, 2003
CCHRYS@aol.com
MLYoung1@flash.net
DUNN- I am trying to find information on Timothy Dunn Jr. born between 1760 and 1770 at Bishopville, Lee Co., S.C. He married Elizabeth Evans. He was the son of Timothy Dunn Sr. and Sarah ?. They lived on the water of Lynches Creek. Thanks in advance for any help. Feb. 28, 2004.
Dianne Rutherford
mawmawd1@cox.net
SKINNER - BENJAMIN SKINNER abt. 1750 to 1828. Died in Stokes Bridge area of Lee County, SC and buried at Hebron Methodist Church. This church was at one time known as the Skinners meeting house.
I am looking for information on this cementary, especially the wooden grave markers where Benjamin and his wife might be buried. Feb. 28, 2004.
John H. Skinner
NSCAROLINAS@AOL.COM
LEE - My great-great-grandfather was ISIAH LEE born 1806 in South Carolina (I think in Lee County). He married Elizabeth ? in 1829 and they had 3 girls Mary, Martha, Rebeka. Elizabeth died in 1836. Isiah (or Isaiah) Lee then married Demaris Dorman b.1817. Their first son was John Abraham Lee born in February 1839 in Coosa County, Alabama.
I am trying to find out anything I can abour Isiah Lee - Elizabeth - Demaris Dorman. Parents of Isiah Lee and Demaris Dorman - brother/sisters - anything. March 21, 2004
Pat DeBartolo (McLamore-Lee)
PatZDe@aol.com
ljkhill4@cox.net
kjoye@eminess.com
CAMPBELL / BOWEN - I am trying to find information on Christopher Columbus Campbell and Louisa Elizabeth Bowen, my gggrandfather and gggrandmother.
There is an association with C.C. Campbell and Co.; the first mercantile company in Bishopville. The company was established about 1821; therefore was probably not named after my gggrandfather. I suspect his father may have also been C. C. Campbell.
Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
_______________
Christopher Columbus Campbell (usually listed as just C. C. Campbell) b. 1808 in Sumter District (now Lee Co.) SC; d. July 5, 1866 in Brown’s Wells, MS; m. Louisa Elizabeth Bowen 1830. Moved to Franklin Co., MS about 1838 or 39.
Only
child – Columbus Washington Campbell b. October 28, 1838 in Sumter
District, SC; d. April 17, 1918 in Meridian, MS; m. Mary Elizabeth
Compton Nov. 3, 1859 April 15, 2005
Winston Campbell
wbcampbell@consolidated.net
1101 N. Long St.
Shelbyville, IL 62565
PATE, SEGARS, HUGGINS - Looking for photos and any info on Pate ancestors from Bishopville, Lee, County SC: Chapman Pate b.1828 d. 1891 his wife Nancy Segars b1836 d1919, their son Dove Segars Pate b 1859 d 1918 and his wife Dora Huggins b1869. Dec. 29, 2005
kaneft@wmconnect.com
85 Leeward Rd. Cola., SC 29212
HERRING / SMITH - Herring/Smith
Emily Curtis
Kolb
803-773-2478
TOMLINSON - James E. TOMLINSON s/o Reece TOMLINSON and Elizabeth Unknown,
,married Lillian Elma HICKSON d/o Jefferson Alexander HICKSON and Martha
Elizabeth PLAYER. James E. and Lillian’s children were: Reece A. ; Thomas D.;
James A.; Alfred J. ; Joseph E.; Elizabeth Grace; and Hickson. James E.
TOMLINSON died 20th December 1919.
What I would like to know , Lillian E. is listed in the 1930
Lee County Census with her children but her married name is MCCLAM. Does anyone
know which MCCLAM did she marry after James E. died? April, 23, 2008
Mary Ann Million
Glen Rose, Tx 76043
PARNELL - I seeking information on William Parnell and the Parnell Cemetery that is located in Lee County at the intersection of Rivers Road and Moccasin Lane. The Parnell Cemetery is located at the edge of a field on Rivers Road, surrounded by a chain link fence. There is a wrought iron sign reading Parnell Cemetery. There is only one maker inside the fence. The marker reads:
William Parnell
PVT
SC Militia
War of 1812
Mar 31, 1786
APR 16, 1860
In Memoriam
I'm interested in locating the family that maintains the cemetery or knows anything about when the marker was put up. June 27, 2008
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