James Crawford (c1784/90) and Rachel Nevils of Marion County, South Carolina

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The author (Marty Grant) is a 1st cousin 6 times removed to 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 ca 1780/84) was almost always listed as James Crawford "Jr", whereas his father James Crawford (1749) was almost always listed as "Sr". 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 (apparently) 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 ca 1780/84 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). He is a proven son of James Crawford Sr (1749-1817) as named in his father's 1816 Will. James' mother is not known.

Sellers included 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..." ("A History of Marion County, South Carolina", 1902, page 142, by W. W. Sellers, Esq)

Sellers gave more data on James (Jr) and family:

"James Crawford, the father of Chapman J. Crawford, married Miss Rachel Nevils, and by her had two sons, Chapman J., and William H., and three or four daughters; one married Peter P. Johnson, of Fayetteville, NC; one married D. C. Milling, of Darlington, and one married D. J. McDonald, long a merchant at Marion, and Representative from Marion in the State Legislature in 1850, and finally failing in his business, removed to Arkansas. James Crawford, the second, was a very prosperous man, left a large estate, and died in the prime of life. His widow, Rachel, married Dr. Cherry, and by him had several daughters ...". ("A History of Marion County, South Carolina", 1902, page 143, by W. W. Sellers, Esq)

James Crawford was apparently home with his parents for the 1790 census, listed in the "under 16" age group (born ca 1774/90).

James Crawford was apparently home with his parents for the 1800 census, listed in the age 10-15 category (born ca 1784/90).

On 24 Nov 1804, James Crawford Sr and Enos Tart and 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)

James Crawford Jr 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' still living then (the other James Crawford died ca 1804).

James Crawford Jr was listed on the 1810 census in Marion Dist, SC. There were three James Crawfords listed in 1810, this James was living by himself, and listed as "Jr", so it seems very likely he is the correct one. He was listed next to Right Bass (who was then married to the widow of the other James Crawford) and John Owens.

1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 84 James Crawford Jr 00100-00000-0-2
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 16-25       (1784-1794)	James CRAWFORD (1784/90) s/o James Sr

James Crawford Jr was not listed on the 1811 Marion District Tax list, so apparently he owned no taxable property, or was exempt that year for some reason.

He also was not listed on the 1814 Marion District Tax list.

James Crawford married Rachel Nevils sometime ca 1810/1815 in Marion Dist, SC. Her maiden name was given by Sellers (quoted above) and is also proven by the Will of her father William Neavil of Marlborough District, SC. ("Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", page 15, Roll # 47, by Lucille Utley)

Rachel Nevils (spelled various ways, including "Neavil") was born ca 1795/96 in SC, presumably in old Georgetown District (now Marion County).

James Crawford was named in the Will of his father James Sr written 17 Sep 1816. James was also named as Executor of the Will.

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)

On 4 Jul 1818 James and Rachel Crawford sold 300 acres to John Tart (his brother-in-law), land 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 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)

On 12 Dec 1818, James and Elizabeth Ervin of Marlborough Dist, SC sold James Crawford 1000 acres on North East side of Catfish Creek, and another 1000 acres on the east side of Catfish. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 259, 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 3 Jan 1819, James Crawford and John Gibson and Francis A. Wayne witnessed a deed from Henry Davis, Sheriff to Thomas Avant. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 279, 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 1820 census in Marion. 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 56 James Crawford 100020-30110
Analysis:
2 Male(s) 26-44       (1775-1794)	James CRAWFORD (1784/90) s/o James & Mary
					Brother? Brother-in-law?
1 Male(s) 0-9         (1810-1820)	Chapman J. CRAWFORD (1816/17) son
1 Female(s) 26-44     (1775-1794)	Rachel NEVILS Crawford (1795/96) wife
1 Female(s) 16-25     (1794-1804)	Sister? Sister-in-law? 
3 Female(s) 0-9       (1810-1820)	Daughter? (1810/20) --> gone by 1830
					Daughter? (1810/20) --> gone by 1830
					Amanda CRAWFORD (1815/20) daughter

On 1 Jan 1821, James Crawford and Charity Porter (his sister) made a deed binding themselves to Peter McKeller for $2000, for 612 acres of land, that if they make good and lawful title to the land by 1 Jan 1822 the obligation would be void. (See Charity's section on their father's page for more on this deed). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 186, 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 Dec 1821, James Crawford sold 165 acres to Captain John Gibson. Witnesses were J. C. Gibson and B. Moody, JQ. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 4, 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 died ca 1827 in Marion Dist, SC, having left a Will (which I don't have a copy of yet).

On 27 Dec 1826, an Administration Bond was made by Rachael Crawford, Administratrix and John C. Bethea and John A. Cherry, Administrators. The Probate file contains several documents. (Probate Roll # 158, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume One", page 122, by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985).

On 26 Mar 1827, An Inventory and Appraisement of James Crawford's estate was returned. (Marion Dist, SC Inventory Book 1827-1836 as published in the "Pee Dee Queue")

James' widow, Rachel Nevils Crawford, married Dr. John A. Cherry on 26 Feb 1829 in Marion Dist, SC (date of marriage proven in Equity records).  Dr. Cherry was born ca 1790/1800, though I don't know where. I don't think he was from Marion originally. I don't know who his parents were.

John Cherry was listed on the 1830 census in Marion Dist, SC. This census was alphabetical, so I can't say who his neighbors were.

1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 11 John A. Cherry 0020010000000-3110010000000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 30-39        (1790-1800)	John A. CHERRY (1790/1800) 
2 Male(s) 10-14        (1815-1820)	Chapman J. CRAWFORD (1816/17) step-son
					William H. CRAWFORD (1818/19) step-son
1 Female(s) 30-39      (1790-1800)	Rachel NEVILS Cherry (1795/96) wife
1 Female(s) 10-14      (1815-1820)	Amanda CRAWFORD (1815/20) step-daughter
1 Female(s) 5-9        (1820-1825)	Martha A. CRAWFORD (1821/22) step-daughter
3 Female(s) 0-4        (1825-1830)	Caroline M. CRAWFORD (1825/26) step-daughter
					Elizabeth CRAWFORD (1825/30) step-daughter
					Louisa CHERRY (1825/30) daughter

John A. Cherry was listed on the 1840 census in Marion Dist, SC.

1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1840 Marion Dist, SC pg 161 John A. Cherry 0000001000000-2220001000000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 40-49        (1790-1800)	John A. CHERRY (1790/1800)
1 Female(s) 40-49      (1790-1800)	Rachel NEVILS Cherry (1795/96) wife
2 Female(s) 10-14      (1825-1830)	Caroline M. CRAWFORD (1825/26) step-daughter
					Elizabeth CRAWFORD (1825/27) step-daughter
2 Female(s) 5-9        (1830-1835)	Louisa CHERRY (1825/30) daughter
					Susan W. CHERRY (1829/30) daughter
2 Female(s) 0-4        (1835-1840)	Rachel CHERRY (1832/33) daughter
					Sarah Jane CHERRY (1836/37) daughter

John A. Cherry died on 1 Aug 1845 (per Equity Records) in Marion Dist, SC. This date conflicts with probate records filed 8 Jul 1845 when Mrs. Rachael Cherry and Duncan J. McDonald applied for letters of administration for his estate. (Probate Roll # 169, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume One", page 127, by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985).

Rachel and some of her children were listed on the 1850 census in Marion District, SC. They were just a couple of houses from her daughter Caroline Crawford McDonald.

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 112B  House/Family # 1701/1707

CHERRY RACHAEL        54 F W                      10000 MARION               1795/1796
CHERRY RACHAEL        17 F W                            MARION               1832/1833
CHERRY SARAH          13 F W                            MARION               1836/1837
 

Rachel was listed on the 1860 census in Marion District, residing with C. D. Evans (age 43) and S. J. Evans (age 35). I don't know who they are, nor how they are related to Rachel. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.

I didn't find Rachel on the 1870 census, so perhaps she had died in the 1860/70 timeframe.

Children of James and Rachel (Nevils) Crawford. James and Rachel had six children as proven by Equity Records. ("Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", page 15, Roll # 47, by Lucille Utley)

Rachel and her second husband John A. Cherry had four known children also proven by Equity Records. ("Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", page 10, Roll # 33, by Lucille Utley)

Unknown Daughter (1810/20)

Unknown Daughter (1810/20)

Amanda Crawford (1815/20)

Chapman J. Crawford (c1817)

William H. Crawford (c1819)

Martha A. Crawford (c1822)

Caroline M. Crawford (c1826)

Elizabeth Crawford (c1827)

Louisa Cherry (1825/30)

Susan W. Cherry (c1830)

Rachel Cherry (c1833)

Sarah Jane Cherry (c1837)

Unknown Daughter (1810/20). James Crawford had an apparent daughter this age with him for the 1820 census. She was apparently gone by the 1830 census, and she was not named in his Estate records, so I suspect she died young, or perhaps this was not a daughter at all, but a niece or something.

Unknown Daughter (1810/20). James Crawford had an apparent daughter this age with him for the 1820 census. She was apparently gone by the 1830 census, and she was not named in his Estate records, so I suspect she died young, or perhaps this was not a daughter at all, but a niece or something.

Amanda Crawford was born ca 1815/20 in Marion Dist, SC. She was apparently with her parents for the 1820 census (listed as age "under 10", born ca 1810/20), and apparently with them in 1830 age 10-14 (born ca 1815/20).

According to Equity records, Amanda Crawford married Henry L. Cannon. They married sometime after 1830 and probably before 1840.   ("Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", page 15, Roll # 47, by Lucille Utley)

I did not find Henry L. Cannon on the 1840 census in Marion. I found a "Henry L. Cannon" on the 1840 census in Adams Co, MS. I don't know if it is the same person or not though. I found other "Henry Cannon" listings in Alabama and elsewhere.

I did not find Henry L. Cannon on the 1850 census. I found a widow Amanda Cannon in 1850 Lowndes Co, MS, she was age 30 (born ca 1819/20) and born in SC, as were her older children. I don't know if this is the same person as Amanda Crawford or not. I just thought I'd mention her as a possible match.

Chapman J. Crawford was born ca 1816/17 in Marion Dist, SC. He was apparently with his parents for the 1820 census (listed as age "under 10", born ca 1810/20), and apparently with them in 1830 age 10-14 (born ca 1815/20).

Chapman was twice married, first to a Miss Jolly, and second to Mary Margaret ---.

See his own page for additional information.

William H. Crawford was born ca 1818/19 in Marion Dist, SC. He was apparently with his parents for the 1820 census (listed as age "under 10", born ca 1810/20), and apparently with them in 1830 age 10-14 (born ca 1815/20).

According to Sellers, William H. Crawford married on 10 Feb 1840 (he mentioned it as the same date Queen Victoria of England was wed). He married Margaret E. Durant. Margaret was born ca 1822/23 in Marion District. I don't know who her parents were.

I did not find William H. Crawford listed on the 1840 census. It is possible that he was there, but was missed, or that he was living with another family. He did not appear to be with his mother and step-father. He might have been residing with his wife's parents, whomever they were. There were only two Durant families in 1840 Marion, one was George Durant (c1790/1800) and the other W. W. Durant (c1810/20). Both households had two males in the ca 1810/20 category, but George Durant's household seems more likely to contain William and Margaret Durant Crawford. Of some special note is that William and Margaret named one of their sons "George D. Crawford", which makes a lot of sense, if her father was George Durant. Sellers stated that Margaret Durant was a sister to Rev. H. H. Durant. 

William and Margaret and family were listed on the 1850 census in Marion Dist, SC just two houses from Rhoda Crawford Godbold (daughter of Hardy Crawford).

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 118   House/Family # 1793/1800

CRAWFORD WILLIAM H    31 M W FARMER                2500 MARION DIST, SC      1818/1819
CRAWFORD MARGARET     27 F W                            MARION DIST, SC      1822/1823
CRAWFORD HENRY         8 M W                            MARION DIST, SC      1841/1842
CRAWFORD MARY          6 F W                            MARION DIST, SC      1843/1844
CRAWFORD ELLEN         4 F W                            MARION DIST, SC      1845/1846
CRAWFORD LOUISA        1 F W                            MARION DIST, SC      1848/1849
 

They were listed on the 1860 census in the Brittons Neck area of Marion District.

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 1     House/Family #    1/   1 -- BRITTON'S NECK Twp

CRAWFORD WILLIAM H    41 M W FARMER                  3000 SC                   1818/1819
CRAWFORD M E          37 F W                              SC                   1822/1823
CRAWFORD H L          18 M W                              SC                   1841/1842
CRAWFORD M A          15 F W                              SC                   1844/1845
CRAWFORD E G          13 F W                              SC                   1846/1847
CRAWFORD M J           8 F W                              SC                   1851/1852
CRAWFORD G D           5 M W                              SC                   1854/1855
CRAWFORD M A           3 F W                              SC                   1856/1857
 

For the Civil War, William H. Crawford joined Company D, 7th Battalion of the South Carolina Reserves as a Captain.  ("A History of Marion County, South Carolina", 1902, page 642, by W. W. Sellers, Esq)

William and family were listed on the 1870 census 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 184   House/Family #  121/ 135--MARION (PART 2) Twp

CRAWFORD WILLIAM H    51 M W MERCHANT               400   650 SC              1818/1819
CRAWFORD MARGARET E   48 F W KEEPING HOUSE                    SC              1821/1822
CRAWFORD MARY ANN     24 F W AT HOME                          SC              1845/1846
CRAWFORD ELLEN        22 F W AT HOME                          SC              1847/1848
CRAWFORD JULIA        18 F W AT HOME                          SC              1851/1852
CRAWFORD GEORGE       15 M W AT HOME                          SC              1854/1855
CRAWFORD MATTY        13 F W AT HOME                          SC              1856/1857
CRAWFORD WILLIAM       9 M W AT HOME                          SC              1860/1861
 

For the 1880 census, William and family were listed in the Town of Marion.

1880 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)

1880 MARION CO, SC Page 230B  House/Family #    48/  56 -- TOWN OF MARION Twp

CRAWFORD WILLIAM H   W M  60    M CLERK IN STORE       SC  SC  SC  1819/1820
CRAWFORD MARGARET E  W F  57 WF M                      SC  SC  SC  1822/1823
CRAWFORD MARY A      W F  30 D  S                      SC  SC  SC  1849/1850
CRAWFORD ELLEN G     W F  28 D  S                      SC  SC  SC  1851/1852
CRAWFORD GEORGE D    W M  23 S  S MERCHANT             SC  SC  SC  1856/1857
CRAWFORD WILLIAM G   W M  18 S  S PRINTER              SC  SC  SC  1861/1862
 

According to Sellers, William H. Crawford went to Georgia and died there. This means he died before 1900. I don't know yet how much of his family also went, nor where it was he went to specifically. 

Martha A. Crawford was born ca 1821/22 in Marion Dist, SC. She was apparently with her parents for the 1830 census (age 5-9, born ca 1820/25) and she did not seem to be with them in 1840. I don't know where she was that year, though I don't think she was married yet.

She married Peter P. Johnson ca 1840/42 in Marion Dist, SC. He was from North Carolina somewhere. He was born ca 1811/12, and I don't know who his parents were.

After marriage, they lived in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co, NC.

They were listed on the 1850 census in Cumberland Co, NC in the Town of Fayetteville. Two apparent brothers (or nephews) were residing with them as well. Martha's birth place was listed as "NC" by mistake (a common census error).

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 CUMBERLAND CO, NC Page 11    House/Family #  157/ 164  - FAYETTEVILLE DIST Twp

JOHNSON PETER P       38 M W MERCHANT              1500 NC                   1811/1812
JOHNSON MARTHA A      28 F W                            NC                   1821/1822
JOHNSON ELIZABETH P    8 F W                            NC                   1841/1842
JOHNSON MARTHA A       6 F W                            NC                   1843/1844
JOHNSON PETER P        4 M W                            NC                   1845/1846
JOHNSON AGNES W        2 F W                            NC                   1847/1848
JOHNSON ALEX M        34 M W CLERK                      NC                   1815/1816
JOHNSON JOHN P        23 M W CLERK                      NC                   1826/1827
 

They were still in Cumberland for the 1860 and 1870 census. Peter P. Johnson died in the 1870's. Martha and children were listed on the 1880 census in Cumberland.

Caroline M. Crawford was born ca 1825/26 in Marion Dist, SC. She was apparently with her parents for the 1830 census (age "under 5", born ca 1825/30) and she seemed to still be home in 1840 age 10-14 (born ca 1825/30).

Caroline married Duncan J. McDonald between 1840 and 1846. Duncan was born ca 1815/16 in Marion Dist, SC.  I don't know who his parents were, but Sellers stated he was a brother of John H. McDonald.

Duncan and Caroline were listed on the 1850 census two houses from her mother.

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 112B  House/Family # 1703/1709

McDONALD DUNCAN J     34 M W MERCHANT                   MARION DIST, SC      1815/1816
McDONALD CAROLINE     24 F W                            MARION DIST, SC      1825/1826
McDONALD VIRGINIA      4 F W                            MARION DIST, SC      1845/1846
McDONALD EUGENE        3 F W                            MARION DIST, SC      1846/1847
 

They were still in Marion for the 1860 census.

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 42    House/Family #  643/ 643 -- MARION Twp

McDONALD D J          41 M W FARMER            3000  5000 NC                   1818/1819
McDONALD C M          30 F W INSANE                       SC                   1829/1830
McDONALD V A          14 F W                              SC                   1845/1846
McDONALD EUGENE       11 M W                              SC                   1848/1849
McDONALD WILLIAM       7 M W                              SC                   1852/1853
McDONALD JANE          1 F W                              SC                   1858/1859

I did not find this family in 1870 in Marion Co, SC. Sellers stated that they went to Arkansas, so it would seem they went in the 1860/70 timeframe. I have not yet found out where they went in Arkansas. I did find a widow Caroline McDonald on the 1870 census in Arkansas Co, AR. She was the right age and born in SC, but none of her children's names matched.

Elizabeth Crawford was born ca 1825/27 in Marion Dist, SC. She was apparently with her parents for the 1830 census (age "under 5", born ca 1825/30) and she seemed to still be home in 1840 age 10-14 (born ca 1825/30).

Elizabeth Crawford married David C. Milling sometime ca 1840/50. He was of Darlington District, per Sellers.

They were listed on 1840, 1850 and 1860 census for Darlington Dist, SC, ** I don't have these entries typed up yet.

David apparently died in the 1860's, for Elizabeth was listed on the 1870 census in Darlington County without him. Strangely, she was listed as black, though all her children were white.

Elizabeth Crawford Milling appears to have died in the 1870's in Darlington County for I didn't find her on the 1880 census but her children were still there, some of them living together.

Louisa Cherry was born in Marion Dist, SC. I don't know her exact age. She died between 1845 and 1850. She was mentioned in the Equity records for John Cherry and it stated that she died since her father (who died in 1845).

Susan W. Cherry was born ca 1829/30 in Marion Dist, SC. She was apparently with her parents for the 1830 census (age "under 5", born ca 1825/30) and she seemed to still be home in 1840 age 10-14 (born ca 1825/30).

She married Dr. Richard J. Scarborough between 1845/1850 in Marion Dist, SC. He was born ca 1824/25 in Marion Dist, SC. Richard is a son of Addison L. Scarborough.

Richard J. Scarborough died 9 Sep 1854 per Equity records. ("Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", page 136, Roll # 407, by Lucille Utley)

After her first husbands death, Susan married Major Oliver Perry Wheeler in Marion District, this was sometime after 1855. He was born ca 1825/26 in Marion Dist, SC, and had been married prior to his marriage to Susan. He was a son of General Edward B. and Clara Wheeler. 

I did not find them on the 1860 census.

They were listed on the 1870 census in Marion, in Rowell Township. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.

Oliver P. Wheeler apparently died between 1870 and 1880.

Susan W. Wheeler was listed on the 1880 census in Marion Township, by herself. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.

Rachel N. Cherry was born ca 1832/33 in Marion Dist, SC. She was apparently with her parents for the 1840 census, age 5-9 (1830/35).

She was with her widowed mother for the 1850 census.

Rachel married Cornelius Graham between 1850 and ca 1859. Cornelius was born ca 1824/25 in Marion Dist, SC. I don't know who his parents were, but for the 1880 census it was listed that his father was born in Scotland, and his mother in North Carolina.

They were listed on the 1860 census just a couple of houses from her mother. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.

Rachel died shortly after 1860, in Marion Dist, SC.

Cornelius and their surviving son Herbert were listed on the 1870 census in Marion Dist, in Marion Township, with Rachel's widowed sister Sarah Cherry Wheeler, residing with him. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.

Cornelius and son Herbert were still in Marion Township for the 1880 census, and his sister-in-law Sarah was still living with him. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.

Sarah Jane Cherry was born ca 1836/37 in Marion Dist, SC. She was apparently with her parents for the 1840 census, age 5-9 (1830/35).

She was with her widowed mother for the 1850 census.

Sarah married Dr. Hamilton B. Wheeler in October 1856 (per Equity records). ("Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", page 59, Roll # 188, by Lucille Utley)

Hamilton B. Wheeler was born ca 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC, son of General Edward B. and Clara Wheeler. Hamilton was a brother of Oliver Perry Wheeler who married Sarah's sister Susan Cherry.

Hamilton and Sarah were listed on the 1860 census in Marion Dist, SC. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.

Hamilton B. Wheeler died in October 1866 in Marion Dist, SC. ("Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", page 136, Roll # 309, by Lucille Utley)

Sarah was listed on the 1870 and 1880 census with her brother-in-law Cornelius Graham (married to her sister Rachel, see above).

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