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The author (Marty Grant) is
a 5th Great Grand Nephew of James Crawford.
Note: In the very early 1800's there were at least
four adult men named "James Crawford" in Marion Dist, SC. This has made positive
identification difficult at best. However, generally speaking, they did
attempt to distinguish themselves. For example, this James under study here
(born 1749) was almost always listed as James Crawford "Sr", whereas his son
James Crawford (c1784) was almost
always listed as "Jr". The other two were
James G. Crawford (c1784/90)
(a.k.a. "Cype") and James Crawford
(c1755/74). It is not always clear which James is being referenced in any
particular record. They were all related to each other and
therefore related to the same people, so it is hard to tell from the context
which was which, except in some cases.
James Crawford was born 1 Jan 1748/1749. His birth
was recorded in the Prince Frederick Parish Register, meaning he was born
somewhere within the bounds of old Prince Frederick Parish, which was in
Craven County, SC. This was probably somewhere in present Marion or
Williamsburg County. (Birth
recorded in "The Register Book for the Parish Prince Frederick Winyaw")
James Crawford was a son of
James Crawford and Kesiah Saunders.
His birth record showed his parents as "James and Cassiah Crawford", and
marriage records from the same source show Kesiah's maiden name was Saunders.
(Recorded in "The Register Book for the Parish Prince Frederick
Winyaw")
Apparently, James' family left Prince Frederick
Parish for neighboring Prince George Parish, probably before ca 1770, and
unfortunately, the early Parish records for Prince George are lost. (Prince
Frederick and Prince George Parish roughly split present Marion County down the
middle, I'm not sure if the exact borders are known.)
James Crawford married someone unknown, probably
in the early 1770's in Georgetown District (now Marion County). I have not yet
found any record of her name.
On 25 May 1770, Jordan Gibson Jr and wife Mary "of
Pee Dee, Craven County" sold land to James Crawford "of same place". The land
was 200 acres North east side of Pee Dee River, bounded by Great Marsh.
Witnesses were Samuel Buxton and Jordan Gibson. This deed was not recorded until
many years later on 14 Jan 1804 (which is a good thing, for most records from
that timeframe were lost). (Marion Co, SC
Deed Book B, page 314, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds
Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe,
1996)
James Crawford was listed on the 1778 Petit Juror
list for Prince George Parish, Georgetown District. (This Juror
list is online at the
Marion Co, SC
GenWeb pages)
I have no other records for James for awhile until
about 1790, which is probably due to the destruction of the early Georgetown
County records during the Civil War. Marion County was part of Georgetown from
1769 until 1798. There may be some extant records for James from this timeframe,
but I don't have them yet.
Like many early Marion families, James Crawford
was mentioned by W. W. Sellers in his history of the county. Here is what he
said about James and family:
"Bishop Gregg, p. 71, says: "Of the settlers at
Sandy Bluff, the Murfees, Sanders, Gibsons and Crawfords accumulated the largest
properties, and became most prominent. John Crawford, the first of that name,
had three sons---James, John and Hardy. James, the eldest of them, amassed a
large fortune for that day, and maintained through life a high character for
integrity. He was a Captain in the Revolution, and a valiant soldier in the
cause of liberty." In a note, the Bishop says: "He was the grand-father of the
late Chapman J. Crawford, of Marion." Thus we have the origin of the once
extensive family of Crawfords, so far as Marion County is concerned--to whom
they married and what children they had, we are pretty much in the dark".
("A History of Marion County, South
Carolina", 1902, page 142, by W. W. Sellers, Esq)
"Bishop Gregg" referred to by Sellers above, was
actually the Reverend Alexander Gregg, who wrote "History of the Old Cheraws
..." published in 1867.
Sellers included more data on James Crawford's
family. Some of his data is mixed up (generally so on any facts that predate
him, he was born in 1818):
"James Crawford, the grand-father of the late
Chapman Crawford, had a son named James, the father of Chapman; whether there
were other sons or not, is not now known; there were daughters--the wife of
old Osborne Lane was one; the first wife of old William Bethea was another,
who was the mother of the late John C. Bethea; another daughter married a man
by the name of Porter; she was the grand-mother of Robert P. Porter, now
living at Marion." ("A History of Marion
County, South Carolina", 1902, page 142, by W. W. Sellers, Esq)
The above is correct, except that
Osborne Lane's wife was James
Crawford's sister, not his daughter.
James Crawford was listed on the 1790 census in
Georgetown Dist, SC, Prince George Parish. Unfortunately, this census was
alphabetical, so we can't tell who his neighbors were. He was the only "James"
listed in this area for this census year.
1790 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1790 Georgetown Dist, SC Prince George Parish pg 54 James Crawford 1-1-6-0-7
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 16 and Up (before 1774) James CRAWFORD (1749) s/o James & Keziah
1 Male(s) under 16 (1774/1790) James CRAWFORD Jr (1784/90) son
6 Female(s) any age (before 1790) Wife?
Elizabeth CRAWFORD (1775/80) dau -> gone 1800
Charity CRAWFORD (1777) daughter -> gone 1800
Martha CRAWFORD (1780/90) dau -> gone by 1800
Daughter? (1784/90)
Daughter? (1784/90)
Apparently, this James Crawford was a Justice of
the Peace, and listed as such on several deeds in the 1790's and early 1800's.
I'm reasonably sure it was this James and not
James Crawford "Jr" (1755/74)
because several of James Crawford Jr's deeds were proven before James
Crawford, JP, and none of the other James Crawfords were of age in the 1790's.
There is no need to mention each time James was listed as a JP on a deed, but
the first one was dated 6 Sep 1794, and the last one dated 31 Jan 1805.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book A, page 55, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) and
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page 89, from "Marion County South Carolina
Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and
Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
Apparently, James Crawford's wife died sometime in
the 1790's (or perhaps before then), and he remarried before 1800. I have not
found the name of his second wife either. Her name could be "Elizabeth",
but that is far from proven (see the deed dated 16 Jan 1800 mentioned below).
On 14 Feb 1798 Harrison Lucas of Georgetown Dist,
SC sold 225 acres to James Crawford of same place. Witnesses were Robert Lucas,
and Christifer Due (Dew). * I don't know if this is this same James Crawford, or
the other James Crawford (1755/74).
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 317, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On the same date (14 Feb 1798) Harrison Lucas sold
another tract to James Crawford. This one was 100 acres on the North East Side
of Catfish Swamp and another tract of 128 acres and another of 200 acres.
Witnesses were Robert Lucas, and Christifer Due (Dew). * I don't know if this is
this same James Crawford, or the other
James Crawford (1755/74). (Marion Co, SC
Deed Book B, page 318, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds
Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe,
1996)
James Crawford was listed on the 1800 census in
Marion District, SC. He was not near any other Crawfords. He was listed between
Hezekiah Harrelson and John Myers. There was one other James Crawford listed on
the same census, but many pages away.
1800 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 806 James Crawford 21001-02010-0-12
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1755) James CRAWFORD (1749)
1 Male(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) James CRAWFORD (1784/90) son
2 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Son? (1790/94)
Son? (1794/1800)
1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Wife? (1765/74)
2 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Daughter? (1784/90) --> gone 1810
Daughter? (1784/90) --> gone 1810
On 16 Jan 1800 A deed from George McLeod Gibson to
Joseph Bass was proven before James Crawford, JP, and the deed date was the
same, so I suspect it was written in his presence. This is significant because
of the deeds witnesses of Elizabeth Crawford and A. Porter. I know that Abijah
Porter was James Crawford's son-in-law, but who was Elizabeth Crawford? James
had a daughter named Elizabeth, but she was already married by 1800, so could
this be his wife? No other record has been found yet showing who James' wife was
from this timeframe. This may be a strong clue that her name was Elizabeth.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 255, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 28 Jan 1801 William and Mary Lewis sold 100
acres to James Crawford, land on the North East side of the big Pee Dee River,
and also 42 acres adjoining that tract. Witnesses were Charles Stewart, and
Abijah Porter. I don't know if this was this James Crawford or not, but since
Abijah Porter was his son-in-law, that makes it seem likely.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 320, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 3 Apr 1802 "James Crawford" of Marion Dist,
sold 300 acres to Lazares Lee, land known "as Mill Tract", apparently purchased
by Crawford from the Sheriff at a Sheriff's sale. Witnesses were Thomas T.
Wickham and Samuel Johnston. * I don't know if this was this James Crawford, or
James Crawford (1755/74).
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 150, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 27 Nov 1802, James Crawford and
Osborne Lane witnessed a deed from
Jonathan and Ann Tart to James
Crawford. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D,
page 185, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books
A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 4 May 1803, James Crawford Senr of
Marion sold John Gibson 2 acres on Sandy Bluff. Witnesses were Levi Gibson and
Joseph Gourly. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I,
page 41, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books
F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 24 Nov 1804, James Crawford Sr (and Enos
Tart and also James Crawford Jr) witnessed a deed from Charles Meloy to
Sarah Tart. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page
256, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A -
E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 7 Oct 1805, Richard Godfrey, Esquire, Sheriff
sold James Crawford 200 acres on the North East side of Catfish. This was land
belonging to David Vance, and sold to highest bidder.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book H, page 54, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 27 Dec 1805 James Crawford (and Benjamin P.
Barrow) witnessed a deed from William Neavel and Thomas Perkins of Marlboro
Dist, SC to Stephen Owen of Marion Dist, SC.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 1, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts
of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White
Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 22 Jan 1808 James Crawford and John Tart (his
son-in-law) witnessed a deed from Charles Meloy to John Deer.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 136, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On the same date, (22 Jan 1808) James Crawford and
Charles Meloy witnessed a deed from John and Elizabeth Tart (James' daughter) to
John Deer. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page
137, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A -
E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
James Crawford Sr was listed on the 1809
Voter list for Marion District.
There were several other records in various Marion
District documents for "James Crawford" in the 1800-1810 timeframe, but most
were of little genealogical significance, and I don't know which of them are for
this James or for the other two James'.
In January 1809, "James Crawford" and Silas
Beverly witnessed a deed from Elizabeth Delany to John Gasque.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 437, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
James Crawford was listed on the 1810 census in
Marion Dist, SC. There were three James Crawfords listed in 1810, this James was
the oldest. He was on the same page with one of the other James' (James
G. Crawford), though many households apart. James (Sr) was listed next to
Charles Oxendine and John Tart (his son-in-law)..
1810 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 83 James Crawford 01101-30010-0-22
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 45 and up (bef 1765) James CRAWFORD (1749) s/o James & Keziah
1 Male(s) 16-25 (1784-1794) Son? (1790/94)
1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Son? (1794/1800)
1 Female(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Wife? (1765/74) wife
3 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Sally CRAWFORD (1799/1800) daughter
Nancy CRAWFORD (1800/04) daughter
Sarah Ann CRAWFORD (1804/10) daughter
James Crawford Sr was listed on the 1811
Marion District Tax list, and taxed $10.38.
On 3 Oct 1811, James Crawford and John Mace sold
286 acres to Gadi Crawford (son of Hardy
Crawford) land was described as on Mount Pleasant. Witnesses were William
Baker Jr, Peter Sanders and Enos Tart. At first glance I would have thought this
was James G. Crawford instead of this James, since Gadi had a brother by
that name, but he almost always used his middle initial on public records, so
that makes it more likely this was this James under study here.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 23, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
"James Crawford" was listed on the 1814 Marion
District Tax list, and taxed $49.83.
On 1 Dec 1814, James Crawford sold 150 acres to
Joseph Bass, and another 100 acres also. Witnesses were Daniel Platt and William
Jones. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 44,
from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 17 Sep 1816, James Crawford made his Will in
Marion District, SC. A transcription of this Will is online at the
Marion Co, SC
GenWeb pages, transcribed by Winkie Robinson. Apparently James
Crawford's second wife was already dead, as she was not mentioned in the Will
(nor any of the Probate records).
Since it is already transcribed, here is a summary
of family named:
- "daughter Elisabeth Tart".
- "daughter Charity Porter".
- "daughter Martha Gasque".
- "son James Crawford".
- "daughter Sally Crawford".
- "daughter Nancy Crawford".
- "daughter Sarah Ann Crawford".
He mentioned his "three youngest daughters Sally
Crawford, Nancy Crawford and Sarah Ann Crawford". He also named his son
James as sole Executor. The Will was witnessed by Thomas Godbold, Stephen C.
Lane and John Finklea.
The above Will was proven in court on 5 Nov 1817
by Thomas Godbold and by John Finklea.
So apparently, James Crawford died sometime
between September 1816 and November 1817.
On 12 Nov 1817, appraisers were appointed to
appraise the estate. (Probate Roll # 162, published in "Probate
Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume One", page 125, by Lucille Utley,
Danny Smith, 1985).
One interesting record in the above Probate file
is in the "Account Current 1818 and 1819" entry. Several notes are mentioned
(those who had owed money to James Crawford). In this same record, it mentions
one heir being paid (John Tart), then it mentions several others names who were
paid, but does not specifically refer to them as heirs, however, many of them
were. That makes the list of some special interest: "Paid John Tart heir to said
Estate. Pd. B. Moody, Jas. Stackhouse, John Gasque, John Bethea, John K.
Windham, Abijah Porter, John Jones, Jesse Moody, Levi Blackman, Osburn Lane,
John Davis, John Bridges Hugh Crawford and John Gibson. Of those listed, B.
Moody (Barfield Moody) was a son-in-law, as was James Stackhouse, John Gasque,
John Windham (I think) and Abijah Porter. John Bethea was a grandson who's
mother (a Miss Crawford) was dead. The relationship of the rest are unknown
(Osborne Lane was his brother-in-law). (Probate Roll # 162,
published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume One", page
125, by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985).
Children of James Crawford.
James had five children by his first wife and three by his second. These
are proven by various sources as mentioned in the section above. Census
analysis seems to show a few more children who are yet unidentified.
Perhaps they died young, or were not his children at all (nieces, nephews,
boarders, etc.)
Unknown Daughter
(c1755/74)
Charity Crawford
(1775/76)
Elizabeth Crawford
(1775/84)
Martha Crawford
(1780/90)
James Crawford (1784/90)
Unknown Daughter
(1784/90)
Unknown Daughter
(1784/90)
Unknown Son (1790/94)
Unknown Son (1794/1800)
Sally Crawford (c1800)
Nancy Crawford (1800/04)
Sarah Ann Crawford
(1804/10)
Unknown Daughter
(c1755/74). According to Sellers, James
Crawford had a daughter, "the first wife of old William Bethea was another
[daughter], who was the mother of the late John C. Bethea".
I have not found the name of this daughter. There
were several William Betheas in Marion in those days, and this one was referred
to by Sellers as "Buck Swamp William Bethea", son of John Bethea who died in
1821.
I have not found any public records confirming
that his firs wife was a daughter of James Crawford, but I'll take Sellers word
for it.
Miss Crawford was born ca 1755/74 (per 1800
census). Her birth was probably more into the early 1770's. She was probably
home with her parents for the 1790 census (though no ages were given for the
females that year).
She married William Bethea between ca 1790
and ca 1798 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). As previously mentioned,
William was a son of John Bethea of Buck Swamp. William was born ca 1770/74.
William Bethea was listed on the 1800 census in
Marion Dist, SC next to James Bethea (his brother), and just two houses from his
father John Bethea Sr.
1800 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 785 William Botha 10010-01010-0-3
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) William BETHEA (1770/74) s/o John
1 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) John C. BETHEA (1798/99) son
1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) — CRAWFORD Bethea (1755/74) wife
1 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Daughter? Sister? Sister-in-law? (1784/90)
Apparently, Mrs. Bethea died sometime after 1800,
but probably before ca 1807.
After her death, William Bethea remarried sometime
in the early 1800-10 timeframe to Mary Shackelford (name per Sellers). I
have additional data on William and Mary's children, but I have not done
extensive research on them.
William Bethea was listed on the 1810 census in
Marion Dist, SC, and as before, he was next to his brother James. ** I don't
have this typed up yet.
William Bethea was listed on the 1820 census in
Marion Dist, SC. ** I don't have this typed up yet.
William Bethea was listed on the 1830 census in
Marion Dist, SC. ** I don't have this typed up yet.
William Bethea was listed on the 1840 census in
Marion Dist, SC. ** I don't have this typed up yet.
William Bethea died on 13 Jun 1840 (per Sellers).
There are a couple of Marion County Equity Rolls
that give a very good outline of William's family, and apparently he left a Will
dated 1838, proven 1840. I have not seen it, but it is referenced in the Equity
records. The records do confirm that John C. Bethea is a half brother to all the
other heirs. (Roll # 283, and # 287, "Marion
County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", by Lucille Utley, page 90-91,
92)
William Bethea's Will dated 4 Jul 1838 names wife
Mary, sons Levi, William, Francis, James, Evander and John C. Bethea. Daughters:
Rebecca, Apsley, Mary, Catherine and Sarah Ann. Also mentions brother Elisha
Bethea. (Probate Roll # 64, published in "Probate Records, Marion
County, South Carolina Volume One", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page
52).
Charity Crawford
was born 8 June 1775 or 1776 (based on
information given in an equity case) in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC).
Charity is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his 1816 Will.
Her birth date is known because on 6 Jan 1840,
Charity stated that she "will be 64 or 65 8 June next". This means that she
didn't know her exact age, but she did know her birth date. If she were to be 64
that next June 8th, then she was born 8 June 1776, or if 65, then 8 Jun 1775.
(Roll # 28, "Marion County South Carolina
Extracts from Equity Rolls", page 8, by Lucille Utley)
Charity was apparently home with her parents for
the 1790 census (no ages given).
In her father's will, she was named as daughter
"Charity Porter", showing she married a Mr. Porter. Probate and other records
prove his name was Abijah Porter.
Charity married Abijah Porter in Marion
Dist, SC, sometime before ca 1802 or thereabouts. They may have married as early
as the 1790's. I'm having trouble narrowing it down any better than that because
I have not yet found Abijah Porter on either the 1800 or 1810 census.
Charity did not seem to be home with her parents
for the 1800 census, (unless enumerated in the age 10-15 group, born ca 1784/90,
which is close, but not a good match), so I suspect she was already married to
Abijah Porter by then.
I have not found who Abijah Porter's parents were,
nor an approximate birth date for him.
In any event, it is proven that Abijah Porter and
Charity Crawford were married, though exactly when is unclear, though I believe
before 1800. (Other records show they were married no later than 1807).
I did not find Abijah Porter listed on the 1800
census in Marion District, SC.
On 16 Jan 1800, "A. Porter" (most likely Abijah)
and Elizabeth Crawford (don't know who she is) witnessed a deed from George
McLeod Gibson of Camden Dist, SC to Joseph Bass of Marion.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 257, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 28 Jan 1801, Abijah Porter and Charles Stewart
witnessed a deed between William and Mary Lewis to James Crawford (probably
James Sr). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page
320, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A -
E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 8 Aug 1801 Thomas Godbold sold Abijah Porter
Lot # 7 in Gilesboro (now Marion) and Lot # 9 and Lot # 20. Witnesses were:
David Godbold, Thomas Godbold, Samuel Cooper.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 361, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 20 Apr 1806 "A. Porter" and Thomas Gainey
witnessed a deed from William Keefe Jr to his four children John, William, Lewis
and Elizabeth. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D,
page 242, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books
A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 14 Mar 1807 Abijah Porter sold those Lots in
Gilesboro to Samuel S. Savage. Charity Porter also signed the deed as wife of
Abijah Porter. Witnesses were Gabriel G. Glaze, David Godbold and H. G. Fladger.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 362, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 21 Mar 1807 Abijah Porter sold 500 acres to
James Leggett. The land was on Northwest side of Catfish. Witnesses were:
Gabriel G. Glaze, and Henry Foxworth.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 75, from "Marion County South Carolina
Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and
Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
I did not find Abijah Porter listed on the 1810
census in Marion District, SC.
On 7 Jun 1811, Abijah Porter and Bud Pace
witnessed a deed from James and Mary Wright of Charleston District, to Macharina
Crawford of "same place" (she was widow of
Levi Crawford). (Marion Co, SC
Deed Book F, page 25, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds
Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White
Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 22 Nov 1817, James and Rachel Crawford, John
and Martha Gasque and Abjiah and Charity Porter sold land to John Tart, selling
"tract known by name of Slake Mash & Horse Pineland, being 2 tracts one of 100a
the other 200a". These were three of the heirs of James Crawford, deceased the
deed does not say this though). Witnesses were John Tart (Jr presumably) and
John Owens. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page
69, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I &
K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
Abijah Porter made his Will on 23 Feb 1819. He
named his wife Charity, and son John Porter and James Crawford Porter, and
mentioned other children, but no names were given. It was proven on 4 Nov 1819.
(Probate Roll # 637, published in "Probate Records, Marion
County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page
12-13).
Abijah Porter was dead by 4 Nov 1819, for on that
date, a warrant of Appraisement was issued for his estate.
(Probate Roll # 637, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South
Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 12-13).
On 22 Nov 1819, an estate sale was held for his
estate, with Charity Porter, James Crawford (brother-in-law) and others listed
as purchasers. (Marion Dist, SC Sales Book A page 102, as
published in the "Pee Dee Queue")
Charity Porter was listed on the 1820 census
(though listed as "Charlott Porter"). This census was alphabetical, so I can't
tell who her neighbors were. She was the only Porter in Marion in 1820.
1820 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 64 Charlott Porter 11110-02101
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) John PORTER (1802/04) son
1 Male(s) 16-17 (1802-1804) *
1 Male(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) James C. PORTER (1806/07) son
1 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Hugh H. PORTER (1815) son
1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Charity CRAWFORD Porter (1775/76)
1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Daughter? Sister? (1775/94) --> gone by 1830
1 Female(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Daughter? (1804/10) --> gone by 1830
2 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Harriet PORTER (1811/12) daughter
Daughter? (1815/20)
On 1 Jan 1821, James Crawford (her brother) and
Charity Porter bound themselves to Peter McKeller for $2000. This deed states
that McKeller had purchased land that belonged to her husband Abijah Porter
containing 612 acres (which is listed below, dated 5 Feb 1821, which is after
this deed, so some of the dates here are messed up apparently). The deed
stipulated that if they could make lawful title to the land by 1 Jan 1822, then
the obligation would be voided. (Marion Co,
SC Deed Book K, page 186, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds
Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White
Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 5 Feb 1821 a deed was made where some of
Abijah's land was sold by the Sheriff for debt. Henry Davis, Sheriff, sold to
Peter McKeller, 612 acres in Hays Swamp, North East side of Little Peedee River.
According to the deed, Abijah Porter was indebted to Arthur Bird for $47, and
judgment was made to get the money out of the lands of Abijah Porter. The deed
also stated the land was "whereon Mrs. Porter at time the levy was made lived".
In other words, it looks like her home place was sold out from under her for her
husbands debts. The deed dated 1 Jan 1821 is pertinent to this deed, but I'm not
sure what the final result was.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 22, from "Marion County South Carolina
Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and
Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
Charity Porter was listed on the 1830 census in
Marion Dist, SC. This census was alphabetical, so I don't know who her neighbors
were. She was the only Porter in Marion District in 1830.
1830 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 41 Charity Porter 0010200000000-0111010000000
Analysis:
2 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) John PORTER (1802/04) son
James C. PORTER (1806/07) son
1 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Hugh H. PORTER (1815) son
1 Female(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Charity CRAWFORD Porter (1775/76) wd/o Abijah
1 Female(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Harriet PORTER (1811/12) daughter
1 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Daughter? (1815/20)
1 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Granddaughter? Niece? (1820/25)
Charity Porter was not listed on the 1840 census,
but I believe she was living with her son Hugh Porter in Marion District.
1840 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Marion Dist, SC pg 158 Hugh Porter 0002000000000-0000100100000
Analysis:
2 Male(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Hugh H. PORTER (1815)
Brother? Brother-in-law?
1 Female(s) 50-59 (1780-1790) Charity CRAWFORD Porter (1775/76) mother
1 Female(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Sarah EXUM Porter (1816/17) daughter
On 6 Jan 1840, Hugh Porter and wife brought an
Equity suit against Larry Cain, administrator of William Exum, deceased
pertaining to the Exum estate. This case gave a record of Hugh Porter's family,
stating he was a son of Abijah and Charity Porter, and also giving his birth
date and the names of his siblings (William Harley, John, James, Harriet,
Olivia, Stephen, and Emma, deceased. The record stated that Hugh Humphrey Porter
was born Jan 7, 1815 and was the youngest child. The record also stated Charity
Porter's brother was named James Crawford and that she would be 64 or 65 years
old on the next June 8th. ("Marion County
South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", Roll # 28, page 8, by Lucille Utley)
Charity Porter made her Will on 3 Feb 1846, naming
"friend John C. Bethea and William H. Crawford" (both of these were her
nephews), and son James Porter, son Hugh Porter, daughter Harriett Gasque,
daughter Elizabeth Flowers, grandsons Nicholas and Hugh Porter, sons of James;
daughter Olivia Barfield. She also left Leonard Brown one dollar, but no
relationship was stated. The Will was proven on 12 Nov 1846, so she was dead by
that date. (Probate Roll # 1153 1/2, published in "Probate
Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny
Smith, 1985, page 27).
By 1850, only their sons James and Hugh Porter
were in Marion District. Daughter Harriet was still in Marion. I don't
know about the rest.
Elizabeth
Crawford was born ca 1775/84 in Georgetown
Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). Elizabeth is a proven child of James Crawford, as
named in his 1816 Will.
Elizabeth was apparently home with her parents for
the 1790 census (no ages given).
In her father's will, she was named as daughter
"Elizabeth Tart", showing she married a Mr. Tart. Probate and other records
prove his name was John Tart.
She married John Tart between 1790 and ca
1797. John was born ca 1770/74, and was a son of Enos Tart and Sarah Smith. This
is proven by the Will of Enos Tart Sr and by other records, I believe.
Sellers wrote a little about John and Elizabeth
Tart's family. He said:
"... John Tart, I think, married a
Miss Crawford; he raised two sons and some daughters; the sons were James and
Enos Tart--the name Enos runs down to the present generation in every family.
James Tart's brother, Enos, was called "Dog Enos,", for distinction. Why they
gave him so unsavory a name is not now known. ... James Tart had some sisters,
two of whom married Birds, Joseph Bird and Hugh Bird, and one married a
Malloy--all of whom are dead." ("A History
of Marion County, South Carolina", 1902, page 196, by W. W. Sellers, Esq)
On 27 Feb 1795 John Tart and Thomas Waters
witnessed a deed from John and Elizabeth Sanders to Enos Tart. When Elizabeth
relinquished her dower rights for this deed on 7 Apr 1804, Enos Tart was already
dead then, so she relinquished to his heirs, of which she named "Mary Crawford"
(daughter of Enos who married one of the other men named
James Crawford).
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 190, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 9 Dec 1797, John Tart and Enos Tart Jr (his
brother) witnessed a deed from John Sanders to Enos Tart (Sr).
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 178, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
John Tart was listed on the 1800 census in Marion
Dist, SC. He was listed next to Willis Finklea and Samson Runnels. His father
Enos Tart was just a few houses away. No Crawfords were close by.
1800 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 796 John Tart 20010-11100-0-2
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) John TART (1770/74) s/o Enos
2 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) James R. TART (1796/97) son
Son? (1790/1800) --> gone by 1810, unless 1800/10
1 Female(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Elizabeth CRAWFORD Tart (1775/84) wife
1 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Sister? Sister-in-law? (1784/90) --> gone 1810
1 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Daughter? (1794/1800)
On 13 Feb 1802, John Tart registered his "mark"
(for livestock) as "an under square in the Right Ear and half moon in the left
Ear and his Brand is J T in two separate letters".
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 176, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 21 Dec 1805, Enos Tart (either John's father or
brother) sold John Tart 460 acres East side of Great Pee Dee River. Witnesses
were Hugh McCallum and William Bethea.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 258, from "Marion County South Carolina
Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and
Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 22 Jan 1807 Sary Tart (John's mother) sold him
150 acres on North East side of Catfish. Witnesses were Archebald Kerby, and
Silas Beverly. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D,
page 135, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books
A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 22 Jan 1808 John and Elizabeth Tart sold land
to John Deer. The land was 159 acres on a fork of creek North East side of
Catfish. (The same land purchased from Sary Tart in 1807). Witnesses were James
Crawford (father-in-law), and Charles Meloy.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 137, from "Marion County South Carolina
Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and
Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On the same day (22 Jan 1808) John Tart (and
father-in-law James Crawford) witnessed a deed from Charles Meloy to John Deer.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 136, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
John Tart was listed on the 1810 census in Marion
Dist, SC. He was next door to his father-in-law James Crawford.
1810 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 83 John Tart 21010-41010-0-6
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) John TART (1770/74) s/o Enos
1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) James R. TART (1796/97) son
2 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Son? (1802/04)
Son? (1802/04)
1 Female(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Elizabeth CRAWFORD Tart (1775/84) wife
1 Female(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Daughter? (1794/1800)
4 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Daughter? (1800/04)
Daughter? (1804/10)
Daughter? (1804/10)
Catherine TART (1809/10) daughter
John Tart was listed on the 1811 Marion tax list,
and taxed $2.10.
On 21 Sep 1816 Nathan Tart (John's brother) sold
John Tart 100 acres including the "Mill and Mill Pond". Witnesses were Enos Tart
(their brother?) and Thomas Jones. (Marion
Co, SC Deed Book F, page 376, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of
Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White
Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 22 Nov 1817, James and Rachel Crawford, John
and Martha Gasque and Abjiah and Charity Porter sold land to John Tart, selling
"tract known by name of Slake Mash & Horse Pineland, being 2 tracts one of 100a
the other 200a". These were three of the heirs of James Crawford, deceased the
deed does not say this though). Witnesses were John Tart* (don't know who this
is) and John Owens. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book
I, page 69, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two
Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
The above deed shows that there was another John
Tart of age as of 1817. I'm not sure what his connection to this John Tart might
be. Could be his son, or nephew. He was born ca 1800/10 (per 1830 census).
On 8 Dec 1817 John Tart and John Tart Jr
witnessed a deed from Keatley Barfield to Nathan Tart (John Sr's brother).
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 180, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 4 Jul 1818 James and Rachel Crawford (John
Tart's brother-in-law) sold John Tart 300 acres on Gum Swamp, north side of
Great Peedee river. Witnesses were Isom Moody, Newel Drew and Enos Tart.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book H, page 1, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
John Tart was listed on the 1820 census in Marion
District. This census was alphabetical, so I don't know who his neighbors were.
There was only one John Tart listed, so I'm not sure where John Jr was.
1820 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 67 John Tart 302401-23210
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1775) John TART (1770/74) s/o Enos
4 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) James R. TART (1796/97) son --> gone 1830
Son? (1794/1800) --> gone 1830
Son? (1802/04) --> gone 1830
Son? (1802/04) --> gone 1830
2 Male(s) 16-17 (1802-1804) *
3 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Son? (1810/15)
Son? (1810/15)
Son? (1815/20)
1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Elizabeth CRAWFORD Tart (1775/80) wife
2 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Daughter? (1794/1800) --> gone 1830
Daughter? (1800/04) --> gone 1830
3 Female(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Daughter? (1804/10) --> gone 1830
Daughter? (1804/10) --> gone 1830
Catherine TART (1809/10) --> gone 1830
2 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Daughter? (1815/20)
Daughter? (1815/20)
On 5 Jun 1820, John and Martha Gasque (John Tart's
brother and sister-in-law) sold John Tart several tracts of land totaling 632
acres between Great Peedee River and Gum Swamp. Witnesses were: Enos Tart, Mary
Tart and Newit Drew. (Marion Co, SC Deed
Book I, page 373, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume
Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe,
1997)
John Tart was listed on the 1824 Marion tax list,
and taxed $8.73.
It would appear that Elizabeth Crawford Tart died
sometime before 1827, and that John Tart married again, to Nancy ---
(maiden name unknown). (I'm basing this on his wife "Nancy" being named in his
1827 will).
John Tart was listed on the 1830 census in Marion
District. This census was alphabetical, so I don't know who his neighbors were.
John Jr was listed also, in the age 20-29 category (born ca 1800/10), so
he could be a son of John Sr, or a nephew at least.
1830 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 48 John Tart Sr 0012001100000-0020000100000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 50-59 (1770-1780) John TART (1770/74) s/o Enos
1 Male(s) 40-49 (1780-1790) Brother? Brother-in-law?
2 Male(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Son? (1810/15)
Son? (1810/15)
1 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Son? (1815/20)
1 Female(s) 50-59 (1770-1780) Nancy --- Tart (1770/80) wife
2 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Daughter? (1815/20)
Daughter? (1815/20)
John Tart made his Will on 21 Jul 1827 in Marion
Dist, SC naming wife and children. It was proven in court on 9 Feb 1833, so he
died sometime between the 1830 census (June) and February 9th, 1833. The Will
has been transcribed and is online at the
Marion Co, SC
GenWeb pages. Since the Will is already transcribed, here are the family
members noted:
- "wife Nancy"
- "my sons, James Tart, John G.
Tart, Enos Tart, Thomas A. Tart., Roderick Tart, and Jerome Tart".
- "my daughter Mary Odom"
- "my daughter Catherine Jones"
- "my daughter Martha Deer"
- "my daughter Sarah Bird"
- "my two youngest daughters Elizabeth
Tart, and Nancy Tart".
He appointed his son James Tart as
executor. Witnesses were Enos Tart and Peter Bird.
The Will
was also given in the Probate records for John Tart. (Probate
Roll # 760, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume
Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 99-100).
On 23 Mar 1833, an Estate sale was held for John
Tart, deceased. The several purchasers included
Mahalalel Crawford (a possible
nephew) and others. (Marion Co, SC Sales Book A page 219, as
published in the "Pee Dee Queue").
Although his children were named in his Will, I
have not yet been able to find most of them in other records. Sellers mentioned
one daughter married Joseph Bird, another Hugh Bird, and another a "Malloy".
More research is needed to figure out who was who. None of his sons (except
James Tart) were still in Marion as of 1850.
Martha Crawford
was born ca 1780/90 in Georgetown Dist, SC
(now Marion Co, SC). Martha is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his
1816 Will.
In her father's will, she was named as daughter
"Martha Gasque", showing she married a Mr. Gasque. Probate and other records
prove his name was John Gasque.
John Gasque was born ca 1770/74, and
according to Sellers, was a son of Samuel Gasque. Here is what Sellers said
about this family:
"John Gasque married a Miss Crawford, and had
three sons and two daughters; the sons were James C., Samuel and John, all
dead, and none of their descendants are in the county. Of the two daughters,
Caroline, the mother of the Rev. Sumter Gasque, now of the Western North
Carolina Conference, she married a Mr. Foxworth, who died about the first of
the war, a felo de se ; Mrs. Mary Harrel, of Marion, was the result of
the marriage, who has several children--sons, James, Joe, Frank and Fred, and
three daughters, one of whom lately married Robert Boyd Jones, of Marion.
These are descendants of old John Gasque. His daughter Mrs. Foxworth, still
survives, eighty-two years of age, and lives with her daughter, Mrs. Harrel,
at Marion. Another daughter of old John Gasque, Ann, was the mother of the
late Jessie C. Rowell's wife. Mrs. Rowell is an excellent woman, the "salt of
the earth;" she has a large family of sons and daughters. These are
descendants of old John Gasque." ("A
History of Marion County, South Carolina", 1902, page 374, by W. W. Sellers,
Esq)
I'm not sure when John Gasque and Martha Crawford
married. There were several men named John Gasque in early Marion records, so
I'm not sure I have sorted them all out correctly. This John (who married
Martha) was not the first of that name in the area. It is also possible (per
census records) that this John Gasque was married previous to his marriage to
Martha Crawford.
The 1790 census shows a "John Gasque" in the area,
but I don't believe that is the same John. In 1790, he apparently had 1 son and
1 daughter. He was still in Marion for the 1800 census, showing him born ca
1755/74, with a wife in the same age group, and one son and one daughter, both
born ca 1784/90 with no other children. I'm fairly sure that this John is not
the John I am interested in.
On 28 Sep 1797, John Gasque and Samuel Gasque Jr
and Absalom Herenton witnessed a deed from Nathan Evans to Thomas Evans. I'm not
sure which of the two John Gasques this is.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 60, from "Marion County South Carolina
Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and
Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 10 May 1798, Henry Flowers sold John Gasque 150
acres on North East side of Catfish. I'm not sure which of the two John Gasques
this is. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book A, page
28, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E
1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 21 Nov 1799 John Gasque, Ann Gasque and Thomas
Godbold Sr witnessed a deed from Joseph and Mary Jones to Henry Gasque. I'm not
sure which of the two John Gasques this is.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book A, page 30, from "Marion County South Carolina
Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and
Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
John Gasque was listed on the 1800 census in
Marion District, and I'm reasonably sure that is the John we are interested in.
He was next door to Osborne Lane
(Martha's Uncle).
1800 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 459/803 John Gasque 11010-10010-0-0
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) John GASQUE (1770/74)
1 Male(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Son? (1784/90) --> gone by 1810
1 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Son? (1794/1800)
1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) First Wife?
1 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Daughter (1790/1800) --> gone by 1810
Just in case I have latched on to the wrong entry,
here is the other John Gasque from 1800. He was next to Benjamin Davis Sr and
William Baker. It is obvious this one is the same one from the 1790 census.
1800 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 780 John Gasque 01010-01010-0-0
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) John GASQUE
1 Male(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Son? (1784/90)
1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Wife?
1 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Daughter? (1784/90)
On 5 Nov 1808, John Gasque and D. Rowell Sr
witnessed a deed from Josiah Lewis of Horry to John Davis Sr of Marion. I'm not
sure which of the two John Gasques this is.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 37, from "Marion County South Carolina
Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and
Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
In -- Jan 1809 Elizabeth Delany of Marion sold
100 acres to John Gasque, land on North East side of Greet Peedee River.
Witnesses were James Crawford and Silas Beverly.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 437, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
There were two John Gasques on the 1810 census
also, and they were almost identical with their enumerations. This makes it
nearly impossible to determine which was which (though I strongly suspect the
second entry is for John and Martha). The first one was listed between Esther
Barfield and Christopher Dew. The second John Gasque was listed between William
Shaw and Jesse Moody. Here are both:
1810 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 79B John Gasque 31010-10100-0-1
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) John GASQUE
1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Son? (1794/1800)
3 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Son?
Son?
Son?
1 Female(s) 16-25 (1784-1794) Wife?
1 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Daughter?
1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 85B John Gasque 31010-10010-0-1
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) John GASQUE (1775/80)
1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Son? (1794/1800) --> gone 1820
3 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Son? (1802/04)
Son? (1804/10)
Samuel GASQUE (1806/07) son
1 Female(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Martha CRAWFORD Gasque (1780/84) wife
1 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Daughter? (1804/10)
On 7 Mar 1814, John Dozier of Williamsburg Dist,
SC sold land to John Gasque. It was 810 acres on North East Side of Big Peedee
on Gum Swamp, bordering James Crawford and Cade Godbold. Witnesses were: Matthew
Allen, Loveless Gasque and Enos Tart.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 439, from "Marion County South Carolina
Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and
Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 22 Nov 1817, James and Rachel Crawford, John
and Martha Gasque and Abjiah and Charity Porter sold land to John Tart, selling
"tract known by name of Slake Mash & Horse Pineland, being 2 tracts one of 100a
the other 200a". These were three of the heirs of James Crawford, deceased the
deed does not say this though). Witnesses were John Tart and John Owens.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 69, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
By 1820 only one John Gasque remained in Marion
District. Unfortunately this census was alphabetical, so I don't know who his
neighbors were.
1820 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 59 John Gasque 121110-21010
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) John GASQUE (1775/80)
1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Son? (1802/04)
1 Male(s) 16-17 (1802-1804) *
2 Male(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Son? (1804/10)
Samuel GASQUE (1806/07) son
1 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) James C. GASQUE (1812/13)
1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Martha CRAWFORD Gasque (1780/84) wife
1 Female(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Daughter? (1804/10)
2 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Ann GASQUE (1814/15) daughter
Caroline L. GASQUE (1818/19) daughter
On 8 Mar 1820, Jesse and Martha Legett of Marion
District, sold land to John Gasque. 199 acres on Catfish Swamp. Witnesses were:
John G. Smith, Francis A. Wayne. (Marion Co,
SC Deed Book K, page 149, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds
Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White
Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 5 Jun 1820, John and Martha Gasque sold 632
acres to John Tart (their brother-in-law). The land was described as being
between Great Peedee River and Gum Swamp, and was made up of 4 tracts. Witnesses
were Enos Tart, Mary Tart and Newit Drew.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 373, from "Marion County South Carolina
Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and
Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
John Gasque was listed on the 1830 census in
Marion District. This census was alphabetical.
1830 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 20 John Gasque 1001000100000-0220001000000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 50-59 (1770-1780) John GASQUE (1775/80)
1 Male(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) James C. GASQUE (1812/13) --> gone 1840
1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Son? (1825/30)
1 Female(s) 40-49 (1780-1790) Martha CRAWFORD Gasque (1780/84) wife
2 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Ann GASQUE (1814/15) daughter
Caroline L. GASQUE (1818/19) daughter
2 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Amanda GASQUE (1821/22) daughter
Daughter? (1820/25) --> gone 1840
John Gasque was listed on the 1840 census in
Marion Dist, SC between Henry Davis and Jesse Sparkman. He was listed as John
Sr, indicating another John Gasque was of age by then (though no other John
was listed on the census in 1840 unless "J. W. Gasque" was a "John").
1840 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Marion Dist, SC pg 143 John Gasque Sr 0010000010000-1000100100000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 60-69 (1770-1780) John GASQUE (1775/80)
1 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Son? (1825/30)
1 Female(s) 50-59 (1780-1790) Martha CRAWFORD Gasque (1780/84) wife
1 Female(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Ann GASQUE (1814/15) daughter
1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Frances GASQUE (1837/38) Grand-daughter
It appears that both John Gasque and Martha
Crawford Gasque died in the 1840's in Marion Dist, SC.
An Equity case dated 7 Feb 1859 brought by William
Evans, shows that John Gasque was dead by then and that he was the father of
Samuel Gasque and James C. Gasque and Jehu Gasque.
(Roll # 326, "Marion County South Carolina
Extracts from Equity Rolls", page 104, by Lucille Utley)
The above equity record does not show all the
heirs of John Gasque. I have not yet found any such record, though one might
exist somewhere. Sellers mentioned several of them, but census records show
there were others, yet unidentified.
James Crawford
was born ca 1784/90 in Georgetown Dist, SC
(now Marion Co, SC). James is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his
1816 Will.
James Crawford (Jr) married Rachel Nevils
ca 1810/15 in Marion Dist, SC. See their own page for additional information.
Unknown Daughter
(1784/90). James Crawford had an apparent
daughter this age with him for the 1800 census (and probably in 1790, though no
ages were given for that one). I don't know who this might have been. She was
not with him in 1810, so possibly married or dead by then. She was not named in
his 1816 Will.
Unknown
Daughter (1784/90). James Crawford had an
apparent daughter this age with him for the 1800 census (and probably in 1790,
though no ages were given for that one). I don't know who this might have been.
She was not with him in 1810, so possibly married or dead by then. She was not
named in his 1816 Will.
Unknown Son
(1790/94). James Crawford had an apparent
son this age with him for the 1800 census I don't know who this might have been.
He was still with him in 1810, but was not named in his 1816 Will.
He could have died between 1810 and 1816, or
perhaps not been a son at all, but a grandson or a nephew or unrelated.
Unknown Son
(1794/1800). James Crawford had an
apparent son this age with him for the 1800 census I don't know who this might
have been. He was still with him in 1810, but was not named in his 1816 Will.
He could have died between 1810 and 1816, or
perhaps not been a son at all, but a grandson or a nephew or unrelated.
Sally Crawford
was born ca 1799/1800 in Marion District, SC.
Sally is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his 1816 Will.
She was named "Sally" which is usually a nickname
for "Sarah", but interestingly, she also has a proven sister named "Sarah Ann".
Census records show Sally listed as "Sarah" in 1850 and 1860.
Sally was apparently home with her parents for the
1810 census, listed in the "under 10" age group (born ca 1800/10).
Sally was listed as a "Crawford" in her father's
Will (1816), and mentioned as one of his three youngest daughters, so she was
still single as of 1816.
Sally Crawford married Barfield Moody ca
1816/20 in Marion Dist, SC. Barfield Moody was born ca 1795/96 and is a proven
son of Charles Moody. This marriage is proven by deed records and was also
mentioned by Sellers:
"The first James Crawford married a second time,
and had a daughter Sallie, who became the wife of the late Barfield Moody, a
prominent man in his day in Marion, of whom more may be said hereinafter."
("A History of Marion County, South
Carolina", 1902, page 144 by W. W. Sellers, Esq)
Sellers mentions Barfield Moody numerous times and
stated he was a Magistrate and a surveyor. He also gave a more detailed profile
of the family:
"Barfield Moody married Miss Sallie Crawford, a
sister of James Crawford, who lived at Spring Branch, four miles above
Marion--she was only a half sister; they had and raised five sons and four
daughters; the sons were William H., Evander J., Robert B., Thomas C. and
Albert C. ; ... Barfield Moody had four daughters, Sarah Ann, Lucy, Julia and
Lizzie. ... " ("A History of Marion
County, South Carolina", 1902, page 333 and 338 by W. W. Sellers, Esq)
On 15 Apr 1818 Barfield Moody sold 100 acres to
John Huggins Sr, land on South side of Little Peedee River. Witnesses were Lewis
Mares and John Lee. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book
G, page 143, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two
Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 23 Apr 1818 Barfield Moody sold 50 acres to
Lewis Mares, land on South Side of Little Peedee River.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book H, page 118, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 10 Jun 1818, Joseph Rogers of Marion District,
sold land to Barfield Moody. It was 150 acres (no physical description).
Witnesses were Lazarus Lee, Joseph Melvin, and John Lee.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page 65, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 14 Aug 1818 Solomon Gale sold Barfield Moody 50
acres on Back Swamp. Witnesses were Samuel Johnson and Lazarus Lee.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page 119, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 27 Aug 1818 Barfield Moody sold 50 acres to
John Newsom, land on Back Swamp. Witnesses were: Elly Gasque and Stephen
Grantham. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page
118, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I
& K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 4 Mar 1819, Salathiel Moody sold slaves to "B.
Moody", being Negro men Simon and Jacob and Negro girl Mariah "all under age 45
& over 8 years old". Witnessed by James Stackhouse (Barfield's brother-in-law).
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 133, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 16 Nov 1819, John R. Windham of Marlborough
District sold 246 acres to Barfield Moody of Marion District. This was his
(Windham) part of the estate of James Crawford, deceased as willed to his "3
youngest daughters Sarah, Ann, and Sarah Ann Crawford", on North East side of
Catfish. Witnessed by James Stackhouse and Jesse Moody.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 133, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
Barfield Moody was listed on the 1820 census in
Marion Dist, SC. This census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who his neighbors
were. There was an older male with the family, who might be Barfield's father,
or some other older relative.
1820 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 62 Barfield Moody 100101-00100
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Father? (bef 1775) --> gone by 1830
1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Barfield MOODY (1795/96)
1 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) William H. MOODY (1819/20) son
1 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Sally CRAWFORD Moody (1799/1800) wife
On 1 Jan 1822, James and Sarah Ann Stackhouse sold
246 acres to Barfield Moody, this being the land willed from Sarah Ann's father
James Crawford to her, on the East side of Catfish, "it being my part of land
where B. Moody lives". Witnesses were Gadi Crawford (son of
Hardy Crawford) and David Godbold.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 151, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
Barfield Moody was listed on the 1830 census in
Marion District. This census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who his neighbors
were. He had another male with him his own age, who could be a brother of his,
or some other relative.
1830 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 34 Barfield Moody 1110020000000-1100100000000
Analysis:
2 Male(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Barfield MOODY (1795/96)
Brother? (1790/1800) --> gone by 1840
1 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) William H. MOODY (1819/20) son
1 Male(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Son? (1820/21)
1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Evander J. MOODY (1824/25) son
1 Female(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Sally CRAWFORD Moody (1799/1800) wife
1 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Sarah Ann MOODY (1820/25) daughter
1 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Daughter? (1825/30)
Barfield Moody was listed on the 1840 census in
Marion District. There were several "extra" people with him this year, whether
relatives or not, I can't say. He was listed between
Asa Johnson and
Benjamin Sweat.
1840 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Marion Dist, SC pg 161 B. Moody 2002301000000-1212010000000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 40-49 (1790-1800) Barfield MOODY (1795/96)
3 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) William H. MOODY (1819/20) son
Nephew? (1810/20) * Not in 1830
Nephew? (1810/20) * Not in 1830
2 Male(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) William H. MOODY (1820/21) son
Evander J. MOODY (1824/25) son
2 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Robert B. MOODY (1837/38) son
Thomas C. MOODY (1839/40) son
1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Sally CRAWFORD Moody (1799/1800) wife
2 Female(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Sarah Ann MOODY (1820/25)
Niece? (1820/25) * Not in 1830
1 Female(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Daughter? (1825/30)
2 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Elizabeth MOODY (1831/32) daughter
Louisa MOODY (1833/34) daughter
1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Julia MOODY (1835/36) daughter
Barfield Moody and family were listed on the 1850
census in Marion Dist, SC. They were next door to
William P. Campbell (c1811)
and Levi Bethea.
- 1850 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of each
line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years
based on age)
1850 MARION DIST, SC Page 99 House/Family # 1484/1490
MOODY BARFIELD 54 M W FARMER 3000 SC 1795/1796
MOODY SARAH 50 F W SC 1799/1800
MOODY ELIZABETH 18 F W SC 1831/1832
MOODY LOUISA 16 F W SC 1833/1834
MOODY JULIA 14 F W SC 1835/1836
MOODY ROBERT 12 M W SC 1837/1838
MOODY THOMAS 10 M W SC 1839/1840
MOODY ALBERT 8 M W SC 1841/1842
Barfield Moody died on 7 Apr 1860 (per Sellers) in
Marion Dist, SC.
Sarah Crawford Moody was listed as head of a large
household on the 1860 census. Other than her children, her household contained
many people who's relationship to her is unknown. One of those listed (Albert
Crawford) was a grandson, but the rest are yet unidentified. They seemed to be
in what later became Marion Township.
- 1860 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of each
line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years
based on age)
1860 MARION DIST, SC Page 24 House/Family # 349/ 349 -- MARION Twp
MOODY SARAH 53 F W FARMER 3000 10000 SC 1806/1807
MOODY JULIA 25 F W SC 1834/1835
MOODY ROBERT 24 M W FARMER SC 1835/1836
MOODY THOMAS 22 M W CLERK OF COURT SC 1837/1838
MOODY ALBERT 18 M W SC 1841/1842
CRAWFORD ALBERT 13 M W SC 1846/1847
SUGGS P A 13 M W SC 1846/1847
WOODWARD ELIZABETH 50 F W SC 1809/1810
WOODWARD MARTHA 27 F W SC 1832/1833
WOODWARD ELIZABETH 20 F W SC 1839/1840
WOODWARD MARY F 17 F W SC 1842/1843
WOODWARD JULIA 13 H O SC 1846/1847
HODGE JOHN 22 M W FARM LABOR SC 1837/1838
HODGE BURNA? 20 M W FARM LABOR SC 1839/1840
TURNER LINDSAY 18 M W FARM LABOR SC 1841/1842
In 1870, Sarah Moody was living with Nathan and
Mary Rodgers, relationship to them is unknown. They were in Marion County, in
Marion Township.
- 1870 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of each
line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years
based on age)
1870 MARION CO, SC Page House/Family # 101/ 101--MARION Twp
RODGERS NATHAN 46 M W FARMER SC 1823/1824
RODGERS MARY 32 F W SC 1837/1838
RODGERS WILSON 19 M W FARM LABOR SC 1850/1851
RODGERS ROBERT 12 M W SC 1857/1858
RODGERS SMITHY 10 M W SC 1859/1860
RODGERS RHODA 8 F W SC 1861/1862
RODGERS CELIA 6 F W SC 1863/1864
RODGERS THOMAS 5 M W SC 1864/1865
RODGERS ALBERT 2 M W SC 1867/1868
RODGERS FERDINAND 1 M W SC 1868/1869
MOODY SARAH 70 F W SC 1799/1800
I did not find Sally Crawford Moody on the 1880
census, so she probably died ca 1870/80.
Sellers gave a fairly good accounting of Barfield
and Sally's children and who they married.
Nancy Crawford
was born ca 1800/04 in Marion District, SC.
Nancy is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his 1816 Will.
She was named "Nancy" which is rendered in some
records as "Ann" (they were nicknames for each other, though in some cases a
person could be named "Nancy Ann").
Nancy was apparently home with her parents for the
1810 census, listed in the "under 10" age group (born ca 1800/10).
Nancy was listed as a "Crawford" in her father's
Will (1816), and mentioned as one of his three youngest daughters, so she was
still single as of 1816.
It looks as though Nancy married John R.
Windham of neighboring Marlborough District, SC. My reason for believing
this is that John R. Windham was named in the James Crawford estate records as
having been paid from the estate (though not specifically named as an "heir"),
and that he sold land that was "his part" of the James Crawford Estate as given
to James' three youngest daughters. This later record (given below) seems to
strongly suggest that he was married to one of the three daughters, but does not
specifically say so.
John R. Windham was born ca 1794/1804 (per 1820
census), possibly in Marlboro District. I don't know who his parents were, nor
what his middle initial of "R" stood for.
John R. Windham and Nancy Crawford would have
married between 1816 and 1819 in Marion District, SC. They apparently went back
to Marlboro after marriage.
On 16 Nov 1819, John R. Windham of Marlborough
District sold 246 acres to Barfield Moody (his brother-in-law) of Marion
District. This was his (Windham) part of the estate of James Crawford, deceased
as willed to his "3 youngest daughters Sarah, Ann, and Sarah Ann Crawford", on
North East side of Catfish. Witnessed by James Stackhouse and Jesse Moody.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 133, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
The above deed shows that John R. Windham was an
heir to the estate of James Crawford, specifically that part going to daughters
Sarah (Sally), Ann (Nancy) and Sarah Ann Crawford. This suggests that he was
married to one of those daughters. Other records prove who Sarah and Sarah Ann
were married to, so that leaves Nancy (Ann) as the only one that could be John's
wife. I say this in this roundabout way, because I have not found absolute proof
that he was married to Nancy Crawford, but it sure seems to be the case.
John R. Windham was listed on the 1820 census in
Marlboro District, SC.
1820 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Marlboro Dist, SC pg 84 John R. Windham 100100-00100
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) John R. WINDHAM (1794/1804) s/o ?
1 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Son?
1 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Nancy CRAWFORD Windham (1800/04) wife
I did not find John R. Windham (nor any Windhams)
in 1830 Marlboro Dist, SC, nor did I find John elsewhere. I found a couple of
Johns in other states, including Alabama (where many folks from this part of SC
went in this timeframe), but I don't know which of them might be this same John.
In 1840 there was a "John R. Windham" in Pickens
Co, Alabama. I don't know if it this same person, but it sure could be. There
was also a "John Windham" in Marion Dist, SC in 1840. He was born ca 1790/1800
which fits for John R. Windham (1794/1804), but the one in Marion had no wife
with him (she could have died before 1840).
There were no Windham's in 1850 Marion Dist, SC.
There was a John Windham (c1798) in 1850 Williamsburg Dist, SC, he was an
apparent widower. He could be the same one from 1840 Marion or one of the
several Johns from Darlington District. The "John R" from 1840 Pickens Co, AL
was no longer there for the 1850 census, though other Windhams were there in
1850.
More research is need for this branch of the
family.
Sarah Ann Crawford
was born ca 1804/10 in Marion District,
SC. Sarah Ann is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his 1816 Will.
She was named "Sarah Ann" (per several sources)
but interestingly, she also has a proven sister named "Sarah" a. k. a. "Sally".
In those days, I have found this sort of seeming name duplication rarely, but
usually only when there is an "Ann" attached to the name. For example "Sarah"
and "Sarah Ann" would be considered two different names, such as "Mary" and
"Mary Ann" being different. Though it certainly does cause some confusion!
Sarah Ann was apparently home with her parents for
the 1810 census, listed in the "under 10" age group (born ca 1800/10).
Sarah Ann was listed as a "Crawford" in her
father's Will (1816), and mentioned as one of his three youngest daughters, so
she was still single as of 1816.
Sarah Ann Crawford married James Stackhouse
sometime between 1816 and 1820. I suspect they were married already by 1819
based on James witnessing several of his brothers-in-laws deeds that year. James
was born ca 1794/1804 (per 1820 census), probably in Marion District. I don't
know who his parents were.
On 13 Jan 1819, James Stackhouse (and Charles
Moody and Salathiel Moody) witnessed a deed from Charles Moody Sr to his son
Thomas Moody for land on Buck Swamp. (Charles Moody Sr was the father of
Barfield Moody, who was James Stackhouse's brother-in-law).
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book H, page 115, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 4 Mar 1819, James Stackhouse witnessed a deed
from Salathiel Moody to B. Moody (Barfield Moody) for three slaves.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 133, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
On 16 Nov 1819 James Stackhouse (and Jesse Moody)
witnessed a deed from John R. Windham of Marlborough Dist (his brother-in-law)
to Barfield Moody (also his brother-in-law).
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 133, from "Marion County South Carolina
Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and
Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
James Stackhouse was listed on the 1820 census in
Marion Dist, SC. This census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who his neighbors
were.
1820 census analysis (based on available
evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Marion Dist, SC pg - James Stackhouse 000100-01000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) James STACKHOUSE (1794/1804)
1 Female(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Sarah Ann CRAWFORD Stackhouse (1804/10) wife
On 1 Jan 1822, James and Sarah Ann Stackhouse sold
246 acres to Barfield Moody, this being the land willed from Sarah Ann's father
James Crawford to her, on the East side of Catfish, "it being my part of land
where B. Moody lives". Witnesses were Gadi Crawford (son of
Hardy Crawford) and David Godbold.
(Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 151, from
"Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K
1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
The above deed was the last record I found for
them in Marion. I suspect they moved away somewhere. They were not in Marion for
the 1830, 1840 or 1850 census.
I did not find James Stackhouse on the 1830
census. He was not in Marion, nor elsewhere as far as I've found. There was a
James in Ohio, but probably not this same one.
In 1840, I found a James Stackhouse in Hinds Co,
MS, but I don't know if he is the same James or not. I don't have the
enumerations yet.
I did not find James Stackhouse listed on the 1850
census.
More research is needed for this family.
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