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Union County SCGenWeb Project Queries "F" A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Use your browsers back button to return to this index. Go to Surname List DATE: Feb 8, 1998 RESEARCHER: Raymond Leslie Prince, R.L.Prince@worldnet.att.net FANT Looking for parents of or other desc. of John W. AUSTIN 1825-1900 mar Eliza FANT 7/5/1820-4/8/1910. Eliza was a daughter of George FANT ba 1787 and Elizabeth JENKINS ba 1789. Eliza mar 1st John STEVENS and their child Matt STEVENS was murdered by black militia 12/31/1870 in Union which sparked a rise in the KKK. John W. AUSTIN and Eliza had following children: Harriet ca 1855, Wesley ca 1858, Julia 2/7/1860-5/20/1930 mar Ralston Loranzo PRINCE 2/3/1860-12/9/1935, Darle? ca 1862, Joseph ca 1866, Willie ca 1868. Would like more info on the FANT and JENKINS families of the late 1700's-1800's. The JENKINS may be from just over the county line into Fairfield Co. but I'm not sure at this time. Any links to this family would be appreciated. DATE: 5/13/1997 RESEARCHER: Dan Goodwin FANT My name is Dan Goodwin. My great grandmother was born Cady Eugene Fant in Texas in 1874. Her father, Frank Fant, was born in 1833 in either Union or Anderson County South Carolina. I have not been able to find out who his father or mother are. Do you have any information on this branch of the Fant family ? Thanks very much. DATE: Dec 1, 1997 RESEARCHER: Sue Harris, byrumha@ibm.net FARIS/FERRIS, MEANS, FOSTER, KELSO, JACKSON Robert FARIS, member Fairforest Presby. Church, d 1784, m Dorcas MEANS, 1753-1816, Union Co. Dorcas d/o James MEANS & Sarah FOSTER. 7 ch: James, Sarah m Henry FOSTER, Margart m John Peter MARTIN - to IN, Isabella m Joseph KELSO, Rachel m Edward MAYES, Dorcas m Wm JACKSON, Eliz. m Samuel P. KELSO. Need help with FARIS, FOSTER, KELSO, JACKSON families. Have some on MEANS & MAYES; glad to share. DATE: Apr 1, 1998 RESEARCHER: Barbara Lancaster, hermes@airmail.net FARR James H. FARR b. 1823 in Union Co SC m. Elizabeth SPRUILL in DeKalb Co GA abt 1844. They immediately moved to AR and settled in Montgomery Co. Who were James parents? Siblings? DATE: May 19, 1998 and Mar 18, 1998 RESEARCHER: Eugene Farr, farr@fastrans.net FARR, William (1747/48-1794) WILLIAM FARR born 1747/48; arrived in Union County about 1765.; died 1794 in Union County, SC . WILLIAM FARR rose to rank of Colonel during Revolutionary War; later became first sheriff of Union County. Am searching for any descendant of Colonel William Farr through either of his two wives, (1) ELEANOR (BLACK) JETER or (2) ELIZABETH TALIAFERRO STRIBLING. Possess a great deal of information abou this family. Would love to share and increase my knowledge about this Union County family. Wishing to share information with any descendant of WILLIAM FARR. DATE: Mar 3, 1998 RESEARCHER: Laurel Goforth, SADIE_HELGA@msn.com FARRIS / SMITH Searching for the death dates and burial places of Judith Farris(mn) Smith (1st marr,) Edmondson (2nd marr.). Believed she died about 1811 in Cross Keys District of SC. Also looking for exact death date and burial place of her first husband Luke Smith who is believed to have died around 1783. Any help would be appreciated. DATE: Jun 29, 1997 RESEARCHER: Leslie K. Guice, guice@linknet.net FAUCETT Searching to find the father and other information on WILLIAM GILES FAUCETT who was born in 1813 in SC. Would GILES N. FAUCETT from Union County be the one? William G. moved to MS. DATE: Jan 30, 1998 RESEARCHER: Susan Anthony, Santhy@aol.com FAULK or FALK, John and William William Faulk is listed in the 1800 Union Co Census. I believe he may be the father or grandfather of my ancestor, Joseph H. Faulk, who was born in Franklin Co. Tennessee in 1833. Joseph's parents were William and Juda(h) Faulk, both born in South Carolina. I have also found a John Falk listed as resident of the Old District. oes anyone have any information on these Faulk/Falks? I appreciate your help! DATE: Nov 13, 1998 RESEARCHER: Norma Cagle, normacagle@carol.net FISHER's of Buffalo SC I Am Trying To Locate Any Information On My Great Grandparents; Shadrack R Fisher Or S.R. Fisher Who Married Victoria Robinette. He Died On Oct 1, 1915. She Was Born On Mar 16, 1885 And Died On Sept 15, 1964. Their Childrn Are Everett Fisher Who Died In California, Howard Fisher Was Born June 27 1907 And Died July 22 1978, Roy Henry Fisher Was Born Dec 8 1909 And Died Mar 24 1976,Chester Fisher Believed Died In Feb Or Mar Of 1998 In Columbia. Victoria,Howard, And Roy Are All Buried At Rosemont Cemetary In Union. Victoria Remarried A Davis. Any Information Would Be Greatly Appreciated Especially On Shadrack Or S.R. Fisher. DATE: Jul 15, 1997 RESEARCHER: Bobby G. Miller, b.g.miller@worldnet.att.net FOLLIN FOLLIN, Ann - b. abt 1816 in SC, d. July 1890 in Union Co., SC Spouse: George B. MURTISHAW b. abt 1810, d. abt 1844, m. Feb 14, 1831 in Richland Co. SC Children: George Jr., John W., Benjamin, Edwin, and William H. MURTISHAW Further info at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/8448 Contact: b.g.miller@worldnet.att.net DATE: Oct 4, 1998 and Jun 17, 1998 RESEARCHER: Ellen Byrne, dande@mail.tds.net FORE, Archelaus of Union Co SC Archelaus FORE b 1747 Prince Edward Co Va. son of Peter and Marie GAUDWIN FORE (FAURE). 1782 he was in Salisbury Dist, NC. with wife Rachel. 1790 they were in Union Co SC with several children. He was a contractor and built the courthouse in Union Co. Rachel's maiden name unknown. Could be MANSON as every generation had a son with this name, either first or middle name. There was an Amos SPEACES (?) listed in a Union Co will in connection with Rachel and Archelaus. Archelaus' bro Jesse FORE served in Revolution and was in Union Co for 8 years, then to Ky (most of the KY brothers used FOREE). The children I believe were theirs: Calvin and Lewis FORE who both married ELLER women and went to Buncombe Co NC. Jesse my husbands ancestor who was b ca 1785, served War of 1812 from Union Co. then to Buncombe co NC m 1815, Nancy (DAVIS?). 1840 to Union Co Ga., 1850 Pulaski Co Ky. then Nancy to TX with some of her children, died there Oct 1882. Jesse back to GA & m Sarah KING GARRETT NICKS/NIX. Jesse d July 1872, Warren Co Ky. Archelaus may have died Buncombe co NC. Need proof that Jesse was son of Archelaus, also need Rachel's maiden name. Help. Ellen Byrne, dande@mail.tds.net DATE: 5/22/1997 RESEARCHER: Gayle Evensen FORE Interested in the FORE family. Archeleus and Jesse Fore listed on the 1790 Census in Union SC, then moved to Buncombe co. NC. Any info on this family appreciated. DATE: Jul 3, 1998 RESEARCHER: Greg Foster, fozzy2@telusplanet.net FOSTER I am seeking information on the parents of the following children: Frederick Foster (b. 1787 Union Dist SC), John M. Foster (b. 1790 Union Dist. SC), Jarrott/Jared/Jerad/Jarrett Foster (b. 1795 Union Dist. SC), Thomas J. (b.?), Nancy (b.?). We believe their father's name was John born 1752. Jarrott, my gggrandgather married Dorcus Moseley of the well known Moseley family. Any information would be most welcome. DATE: Apr 14, 1998 RESEARCHER: A. Burns, toomean2@aol.com FOSTER Family Cemetery In an Union Co. obituary, for Pamela Golding FOSTER who married Pressley FOSTER, it states that she was buried in the old family burial ground. I assume this is for the FOSTERS, but could be for the GOLDINGS. It says that it is 6 miles east of Union. If anyone knows where this cemetery is located, I would really appreciate any clues. Thanks. DATE: Jun 21, 1998 RESEARCHER: denise foster, cajunart@iamerica.net FOSTER / COLE Marriage John Foster (b. April 1, 1789 in VA) married Mary Cole in 1811 Union District-SC. They later moved to Mississippi. Looking for information on Foster's parents, they are believed to have come from Charlotte Cty, VA DATE: 12/30/1996 RESEARCHER: Randy Newton FOWLER / OWEN(S) Searching for any information on Thomas FOWLER b. April 17, 1812 d. June 7, 1887 (buried at Brown's Chapel, Pacolet Mills. Married Martha OWEN(S) b. October 11, 1829 d. August 27, 1903. Children: James b. May 23, 1852, Francis M. (male) b. abt 1853, Mary M. (abt 1854), Sarah J. (abt 1856), Gillman L. b. January 14, 1862 d. September 6, 1937 married Ida PETTY, Lucy A. (abt 1863) md. M. THOMAS, Susan R.( abt 1866), John William Jackson (abt 1867), Ella S. (February 1872) md. Batson T. PHILLIPS, Martha F. Family appears in Jonesville in 1870 census, indicates Thomas born in Virginia and parents as foreign born. I know nothing of Martha. Any help appreciated. DATE: Oct 13, 1998 RESEARCHER: Margaret Hickman, ROMAHIC@prodigy.net FRAZIER / LEE I am a descendent of FRAZIER, Isaac who was married to LEE, Olivia. A recent lead indicates the couple may have married in Union County rather than Virginia as originally surmised. I am looking for the origins of this couple. William Lee IV had a daughter named Olivia born in 1761, who married a Mr. Frazer. Birth dates are about right for my ancestor, but I am not positive yet. William Lee moved to Union County from Virginia in about 1770. I will share information. DATE: May 17, 1998 RESEARCHER: Heidi White, Mari383072@aol.com FREEMAN, William - Union District, S.C. > Wayne County, IN Looking for the parents and siblings of William H. FREEMAN, born Feb.7, 1805 in South Carolina. In 1829, he married Susannah HOLLINGSWORTH. She was the daughter of Aquilla and Tamer KENWORTHY HOLLINGSWORTH. The same year they moved from Union District, South Carolina to Wayne County, Indiana. They were the parents of 11 children: David G., Ancil B., Adeline, William L. (my line), Martha J., Lucy, Thornton F., Nancy, Mary A., Mary and John. William died Nov. 17, 1878 and is buried in northern Wayne County, Indiana. DATE: Apr 24, 1998 RESEARCHER: Kathy Thompson, Kjt54@aol.com FRENCH, Corrie Bell - Ancestors Of CORRIE BELL FRENCH was born on June 5, 1891 at Neals Shoals in Union Cty, S.C. She died on March 14, 1951. She married WILLIAM SAMUEL SEYMORE DILL. This is my husband's grandmother. 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