John Wood (d 1808) and Sarah --- of Marion Co, SC
Jesse Wood was born ca 1765/74, presumably in Georgetown District, now Marion County, South Carolina. He was named in his father's Will of 1808 as his son "Jesse Wood".
Jesse seems to have been at home with his father for the 1790 census, listed with him in the "16 and up" age group (born before 1774).
Jesse Wood married Nancy --- sometime between 1790 and 1800 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). "Nancy" and "Ann" were used interchangeably in those days, so sometimes she is "Nancy", and sometimes "Ann". She was born ca 1765/74. I found a website on the Internet showing Nancy as a "Legette", but no documentation was included. This could be correct, as the Wood and Legett families were closely associated, and two of Jesse's sisters married Legettes. However, without documentation, I'll just leave her maiden name blank for the time being.
Jesse Wood was a Preacher of some sort, as noted on several of his records, however, I don't know what church or denomination.
Jesse Wood was listed on the 1800 census in Marion Dist, SC. He was listed between Lemuel Blunt and Thomas Wally.
1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 444 Jesse Wood 10010-11010-0-1 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Jesse WOOD (1765/74) s/o John & Sarah 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Son? (1790/1800) > gone by 1810, unless 1800/10 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Nancy Wood (1765/74) wife 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Sister? Sister-in-law? (1784/90) > gone by 1810 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Daughter? (1794/1800)
On 16 Jun 1803 John Wood Senr (his father) and Jesse Wood, witnessed a deed from Zachariah and Margaret Foxworth to David Legett (John's son-in-law), for land on Gum Swamp. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 228, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 12 Nov 1804 Jesse Wood, "Preacher of the Gospel", sold 500 acres to James McRee, land on the West Side of Catfish Marsh. Witnesses were Samuel Thompson and Elizabeth Thompson. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 241, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 18 Mar 1806, John Wood (Jesse's father) sold Jesse Wood 100 acres, for $800, the land was on the West side of Catfish Marsh. Witnesses were David Legett (Jesse's brother-in-law), and Jesse Legett (brother-in-law) and Rebeca Legett (Jesse Wood's sister). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 14, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 16 Oct 1807 Jesse Wood (and Henry C. Legett) witnessed a deed from James Legett to John Wood Sr (Jesse's father) . (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 26, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 19 Mar 1808 Jesse Wood was named in the Will of his father John Wood Sr as "Son" and also as Executor to the Will. (Probate Roll # 805, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 123).
Jesse Wood was listed as a voter on the 1809 voter list in Marion District, SC.
Jesse Wood was listed on the 1810 census in Marion Dist, SC. He was listed between John Powers Sr and Archibald Powers.
1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 88B Jesse Wood 30010-21010-0-2 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Jesse WOOD (1765/74) s/o John & Sarah 3 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Son? (1800/10) > gone by 1820 Son? (1800/10) > gone by 1820 Son? (1804/10) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Nancy Wood (1765/74) wife 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Daughter? (1794/1800) > gone by 1820 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Daughter? (1800/04) Daughter? (1800/04)
On 7 Apr 1814 Jesse Wood and wife Nancy Wood sold 100 acres to Thomas James for $1.00. (Pretty cheap!). The land was described as part of a grant to Jesse Wood dated 4 Mar 1805. Witnesses were Willis Conner and Igdaliah Wood (Jesse's son). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 238, 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 Oct 1814, Jesse Wood (and Stephen Burket) witnessed a deed from Benjamin and Isabel Dozier to Sarah Chinners (Jesse's sister). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 7, 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 7 Mar 1818 Jesse Wood and Edward B. Wheeler witnessed a deed from Crawford & McNeill, Merchants, to James C. Bellune. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page 69, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
Jesse Wood was listed on the 1820 census in Marion Dist, SC. Unfortunately, this census was alphabetical, so I can't determine who his neighbors were. Nancy, his wife, may have been dead by 1820, for the older woman in his household does not seem to be a good age match for her, and she was not listed among his heirs in 1822, so possibly already dead before 1820.
1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 67 Jessy Wood 010001-10210 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Jesse WOOD (1765/74) s/o John & Sarah 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Son? (1804/10) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Nancy Wood (1765/74) wife 2 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Daughter? (1800/04) Daughter? (1800/04) 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Daughter?
On 4 Dec 1821 Jesse Wood and A. G. Smith witnessed a deed from Henry Foxworth to Igd. Wood (Jesse's son). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 72, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
Jesse Wood died sometime between 4 Dec 1821 and 1 Sep 1822, for on that latter date, his son Igdaliah Wood made suit for letters of Administration to be issued for his estate. The subsequent records list 5 heirs: Igdaliah Wood, Mrs. Rachel Jones, Miss Allafair Wood, Mrs. Rebecca Godbold and Absalom Wood. The record does not reveal the given names of the two married daughters' husbands, but perhaps other records will help identify them. (Probate Roll # 817, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 130).
Jesse's children, though named above, are still mostly unknown, as far as where they went. I found an Igdaliah Wood in Gadsden Co, Florida in later years, and it seems very likely to be the same son of Jesse Wood (how many men could there be with a name like that!). Perhaps other members of this family also went to Florida. I'll look into this more as time permits.
John Wood was born ca 1774, presumably in Georgetown District, now Marion County, South Carolina. He was named in his father's Will of 1808 as his son "John Wood".
John seems to have been at home with his father for the 1790 census, listed in the "under 16" age group (born ca 1774/90).
The 1800 Marion District census shows 3 John Woods listed, all three in the same age group (age 26-44, born ca 1755/74). One of these is probably this John Wood. One of the three was listed as "John G. Wood". I don't know which was which.
On 19 Aug 1803 John Wood Jr purchased 100 acres from William Manning, land on North East side of Catfish Creek. Witnesses were James Legett and William Hays. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 344, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 19 Mar 1808 John Wood was named in the Will of his father John Wood Sr as "Son". (Probate Roll # 805, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 123).
John Wood was listed as a voter on the 1809 voter list in Marion District, SC.
On 9 Feb 1809, John Wood and David Legett (brother-in-law) and James James (brother-in-law) witnessed a deed from John Dimery to Hardy Harbert Chinners (brother-in-law). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 21, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
John Wood was not listed on the 1810 census in Marion District, but an apparent widow Unity Wood was listed. Unity Johnson (daughter of Samuel Johnson) was married to an unknown Mr. Wood in the 1800-1807 timeframe. I don't know if Unity was John's wife or not. There were others named "John Wood" and "John Woods" in Marion later on, though none are likely the same person.
Rebecca Wood was born ca 1777/78 (per 1850 census), presumably in Georgetown District, now Marion County, South Carolina. She was named in her father's Will of 1808 as his daughter "Rebecca Legett".
Rebecca was apparently home with her parents in 1790, though no ages were given for females that year. John Wood had 4 females with him, one presumably his wife Sarah, the other three, presumably, daughters Rebecca, Martha and Ann.
Although the Will of Rebecca's father lists her married name as "Legett" (a.k.a. Legette, Leggett, etc.), he did not explicitly state who her husband was. He did name his "sons" Jesse Wood and David Legett as his executors, thus showing that David Legette was a son-in-law, but his other daughter Martha was also married to a Legett. However, other records (deeds, etc) show it was David Legette who was married to Rebecca Wood.
So then, apparently Rebecca Wood married David Legette sometime between ca 1790 and ca 1795 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). David Legette was born ca 1767/68 (per 1850 census) in SC, presumably in what is now Marion County (but then still part of Craven County or Georgetown District, depending on his exact birth date).
Sellers wrote about David Legette in his book, but did not give his parents names. He wrote a great deal about David's family, more than I want to quote here, but I'll quote a little bit:
"There were three old Legettes of whom the writer has knowledge--David, Jesse and Abner Legette. Old David Legette married, I do not know to whom, but he had and raised three children, Colonel Levi Legette, Abner Legette Jr, and Mrs. General Wheeler. ...." ("A History of Marion County, South Carolina", 1902, by W. W. Sellers, Esq, page 369)
The above implies that David, Jesse and Abner were brothers, but I don't know if that is correct or not. It could be true. Sellers goes on to give more details about David's children and grand children, etc. He did not give the origin of the Legettes in Marion County, so I'm not sure where they may have come from.
David Legette was listed on the 1800 census in Marion Dist, SC between James Legette and Jesse Legette, presumably his brothers. David had an older woman living with him, perhaps his mother.
1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 436 David Leggett 10010-20101-0-0 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) David LEGETTE (1767/68) 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Levi LEGETTE (1794/95) son 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1755) Mother? (Bef 1755) --> gone by 1810 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Rebecca WOOD Legette (1777/78) wife 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Daughter? (1790/1800) --> gone by 1810 Daughter? (1790/1800) --> gone by 1810
On 16 Jun 1803, Zachariah Foxworth and Margaret, his wife, sold land to David Legett for $500. 200 acres on Gum Swamp. Witnesses were John Wood Sr (Rebecca's father), and Jesse Wood (her brother). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 228, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 25 Jan 1804, David Legett recorded his livestock ear mark as "a crop in the right ear and slit in the left". (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 323, 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 Mar 1805, George Ford sold David Leggett a Negro fellow named Mingo. Witnessed by John Wood (don't know if Rebecca's father or brother). . (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 88, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 6 Mar 1805 David Legett (and Samuel Gasque) witnessed two deeds from Zachariah Godbold to James Legget. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 90 and 92, 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 Mar 1805 David Legett (and Enos Tart) witnessed a deed from Cade Godbold to James Legget. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 91, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 12 Oct 1805 David Legett and Rebecah Legett witnessed a deed from Zachariah Foxworth to Abner Leget. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 244, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 24 Mar 1806 David and Rebecca Legett sold 199 acres to Abner Legett for $250, land on edge of Catfish Marsh. Witnesses were Henry C. Legett and Stephen Foxworth. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 246, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 18 Mar 1806, David Legett and Rebeca Legett and Jesse Legett witnessed a deed from John Wood (Rebecca's father) to Jesse Wood (Rebecca's brother). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 14, 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 Nov 1807, David Legett and Rebeca Legett witnessed a deed from Anthony Brisson to Jesse Legett. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 50, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 19 Mar 1808 Rebecca Legette was named in the Will of her father John Wood Sr as "daughter". David Legette was also named as executor and as "son". (Probate Roll # 805, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 123).
David Legette was listed on the 1809 Voter list in Marion Dist, SC.
On 9 Feb 1809, John Wood (Rebecca's brother) and David Legett and James James (brother-in-law) witnessed a deed from John Dimery to Hardy Harbert Chinners (nephew). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 21, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 16 Feb 1809, David Leggett "of Gilesborough, SC, Inn Keeper" and wife Rabecca Leggett sold 200 acres to James Leggett, land on the North side of Gum Swamp, for $500. Witnesses were A. Johnson and John McLean. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 277, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
David Legette was listed on the 1810 census in Marion Dist, SC between Jacob Rowell and Joseph Thomas.
1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 85B David Leggett 11010-20010-0-2 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) David LEGETTE (1767/68) 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Levi LEGETTE (1794/95) son 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Abner LEGETTE (1801/02) son 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Rebecca WOOD Legette (1777/78) wife 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Daughter? (1804/10) Daughter? (1804/10)
On 5 Dec 1816, James and Susan Jones sold David Leggett 100 acres, for $800, land on west side of Smith Swamp. Witnesses were Duncan McRae and Stephen Burket (Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page 60, 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 some date in 1817 (no date on deed, but recorded 17 Mar 1817), Thomas Godbold Sr sold David Legett one lot in Gilesborough (present town of Marion) on Godbold Street, east side of the Academy # 38, being 160' square. Witnessed by John Wilkerson and John Harllee. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 442, 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 28 Aug 1819 David Legett sold Levi Legett (his son) a Negro man named Answor, aged about 21 years. Witnessed by E. B. Wheeler (David's son-in-law), Willis Crawford. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 93, 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 13 Dec 1819 David Legett sold Thomas Collins a Negro girl named Cynthia, aged about 15 years. Witnessed by E. B. Wheeler (David's son-in-law), and Dugal C. Carmichael. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 140, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
For some reason or another, David and Rebecca seemed to be in different households for the 1820 census. This may just represent them living in two different, but adjoining houses, or perhaps they were separated from some reason or another. Unfortunately, the 1820 census was alphabetical, so I can't tell if they were living next do each other, or if more distant. David was by himself, and Rebecca had the children with her. One logical explanation (other than them being "separated"), is that since David was an Inn Keeper in Marion (Gilesborough), he may have lived at the Inn, while Rebecca and the kids lived at the homestead (but this doesn't really seem to be the answer, though possible).
1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 61 David Legett 000010-00000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) David LEGETTE (1767/68)
1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 62 Rebeckah Legett 000110-02001 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Levi LEGETTE (1794/95) son --> m by 1830 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Abner LEGETTE (1801/02) son --> m by 1830 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Rebecca WOOD Legette (1777/78) wife of David 2 Female(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Daughter? (1804/10) --> gone by 1830 Daughter? (1804/10)
On 2 May 1820, Thomas Godbold Senr sold David Legett a lot in Gilesborough, being 160' square. Witneseed by Thomas Godbold and Elly Gasque. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 175, 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 Mar 1821, David Legett sold a lot in Gilesborough to his daughter Martha, wife of John Landing. He stated that she was his daughter. Witnessed by Levi Legett (son) and Abner Legett Jr (son). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 176, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
David and Rebecca were still apparently separated for the 1830 census, listed in two different households. David was again alone, and Rebecca seemed to have the children with her (and some apparent grandchildren as well). Once again though, this census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who was living where, nor if they were neighbors to each other.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 31 David Legett 0000000010000-0000000000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 60-69 (1760-1770) David LEGETTE (1767/68)
1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 31 Rebecca Legett 0100000000000-0011100100000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Grandson? (1820/25) 1 Female(s) 50-59 (1770-1780) Rebecca WOOD Legette (1777/78) wife of David 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Daughter? (1804/10) 1 Female(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Clara LEGETTE (1813/14) * Not in 1820 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Granddaughter? (1815/20) * Not in 1820
David Legette "Sr" was listed on the 1840 census in Marion District. He was between R. W. Smith and Joseph Turbeville. Rebecca Legette was not listed in 1840, but someone her age was residing with son Levi Legette, so I suspect that was her. In Levi's household was a female age 60-69, or born ca 1770/80, which is a perfect fit for Rebecca.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Marion Dist, SC pg 172 David Legett Sr 0000000001000-0000000000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 70-79 (1760-1770) David LEGETTE (1767/68)
Rebecca and David were still separate for the 1850 census. She was listed by herself, between the households of her nephew Pinkney James and Sarah Bryant. David Legette was many pages away, next door to son Levi Legette. David had a young James Wright (c1838) with him, perhaps a grandson, or nephew. Neither David nor Rebecca were listed with any real property, so apparently they owned no land at this time.
- 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 43 House/Family # 639/ 642 LEGETT REBECCA 72 F W MARION 1777/1778 1850 MARION DIST, SC Page 99 House/Family # 1487/1493 LEGETT DAVID 82 M W FARMER MARION 1767/1768 WRIGHT JAMES 12 M W MARION 1837/1838
I did not find David nor Rebecca on the 1860 census, so I suppose they both died in the 1850/1860 timeframe. I did not find Equity or Probate records for either of them.
Martha Wood was born ca 1778/79 (based on her age of "70" at death in 1849), presumably in Georgetown District, now Marion County, South Carolina. She was named in her father's Will of 1808 as his daughter "Martha Legett".
Martha was apparently home with her parents in 1790, though no ages were given for females that year. John Wood had 4 females with him, one presumably his wife Sarah, the other three, presumably, daughters Rebecca, Martha and Ann.
Although the Will of Martha's father lists her married name as "Legett" (a.k.a. Legette, Leggett, etc.), he did not explicitly state who her husband was. He did name his "sons" Jesse Wood and David Legett as his executors, thus showing that David Legette was a son-in-law. Other records show that David Legette was married to Rebecca Wood, Martha's sister. I found deeds and other records proving that Martha's husband was Jesse Legette, possibly a brother to David Legette.
Martha Wood married Jesse Legette sometime between 1790 and 1800 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). Jesse was born ca 1773/74 (based on being age "54" when he died in 1828). He was presumably born in Georgetown Dist, now Marion County, SC.
I don't know who Jesse's parents were, but it seems likely that he was a brother to David Legette, who married Martha's sister Rebecca Wood.
Jesse Legette was a Methodist Minister, as so stated on his tombstone.
Sellers wrote about Jesse Legette in his book, but did not give his parents names. He wrote a great deal about Jesse's family, more than I want to quote here, but I'll quote a little bit:
"There were three old Legettes of whom the writer has knowledge--David, Jesse and Abner Legette .... Old Jesse Legette, Sr, had three sons, as known to the writer; don't know who his wife was; the three sons were Jessee, Jr., Ebenezer and David; he also had four daughters, Elizabeth, Marjory, Ann, Jane and Theresa Anna." ("A History of Marion County, South Carolina", 1902, by W. W. Sellers, Esq, page 369 and 371)
Sellers said much more about Jesse's children, and their offspring, more than I'd care to repeat here.
Jesse Legette was listed on the 1800 census in Marion District, next to his brother David Legette, and next to Absolum Foxworth.
1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 436 Jesse Legett 10100-00100-0-0 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Jesse LEGETTE (1773/74) 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Ebenezer LEGETTE (1799/1800) son 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Martha WOOD Legette (1778/79) wife
On 18 Mar 1806, David Legett and Rebeca Legett (Martha's sister) and Jesse Legett witnessed a deed from John Wood (Martha's father) to Jesse Wood (Martha's brother). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 14, 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 Jul 1807, Jesse Legett and Henry Foxworth witnessed a deed from Job Foxworth Sr to Ebby Burkett. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 387, 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 Oct 1807, Abner Legett (possibly Jesse's brother) sold Jesse Legette 199 acres, and also 300 acres near Catfish Swamp, on Southwest side Catfish Creek, and North side of Gum Swamp. Witnessed by Henry C. Legett and Elizabeth Legett. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 32, 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 Nov 1807, Anthony Brisson sold Jesse Legett, 38 acres on north edge Gum Swamp. Witnessed by David Legett (brother?) and Rebeca Legett (sister-in-law). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 50 and 51, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996)
On 19 Mar 1808 Martha Legette was named in the Will of her father John Wood Sr as "daughter". Her husband was not mentioned by name. (Probate Roll # 805, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 123).
Jesse Legett was listed on the 1809 Voter list in Marion Dist, SC.
For some reason, I was not able to find Jesse Legette on the 1810 Marion District, census. He may have been out of the county that year, or just missed for some reason. It is also possible that they were residing with another family in 1810.
On 11 Jan 1813, Jesse Legett and Alexander M. Auld witnessed a deed from Thomas Godbold Sr and wife Martha to James R. Ervin. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 94, 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 2 Sep 1816, Jesse Legett and Richard Fore witnessed a deed from John Smith to Francis A. Wayne. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book H, page 104, 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 Sep 1816, Jesse Legett witnessed a deed from Nancy Smith, widow, to C. Daniel. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 359, 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 1 Jan 1817 James Legett sold C. Daniel, 38 acres on Gum Swamp. Witnessed by Elly Gasque. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 429, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
Jesse Legette was listed on the 1820 census in Marion Dist, SC. This census was alphabetical, so I can't tell where he was living exactly, nor who his neighbors were.
1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 61 Jessy Legett 120201-30110 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Jesse LEGETTE (1773/74) 2 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Ebenezer LEGETTE (1799/1800) son David LEGETTE (1804) son 2 Male(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Son? (1804/10) Jesse LEGETTE (1808/09) son 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Son? 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Martha WOOD Legette (1778/79) wife 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Elizabeth Marjory LEGETTE (1800/01) daughter 3 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Daughter? Ann W. LEGETTE (1816/17) daughter Jane LEGETTE (1819/20) daughter
On 8 Mar 1820, Jesse Legett and wife Martha Legett, sold John Gasque 199 acres for $2000, and also 300 acres, near Catfish Swamp. Witnesses were John G. Smith and 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 3 Jul 1820 Jesse Legett and Edward Brown witnessed a deed from Ezekiel Chinners and Sarah Chinners (sister of Martha) and Hardy H. Chinners to Silas White. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 288, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997)
Jesse Legette died on 5 Jun 1828 in Marion Dist, SC, and is buried at the Legette Cemetery. His stone gives his death date, and says he was "54" years old.
Jesse's Estate records began on 21 Jul 1828 when Martha and Ebenezer Legett (their son) made suit for letters of administration for his estate. The same records show minor heirs: Ann, Jane, and Treasy. Other heirs were not named in these records. (Probate Roll # 447, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume One", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, pages 264, 265).
On 20 Oct 1828 Ebenezer Legett obtained a guardianship bond for the minor children of Jesse Legett, including: Jesse Legett, Sarah Martha Legett, Ann Legett, Jane Legett and Teresa Legett, all minors. (Probate Roll # 868, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume One", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 271).
Martha Legette was listed as head of household on the 1830 census in Marion District, SC. Once again, the census was alphabetical.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 31 Martha Legett 0000100000000-0120000100000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Ebenezer LEGETTE (1799/1800) son 1 Female(s) 50-59 (1770-1780) Martha WOOD Legette (1778/79) wd/o Jesse 2 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Ann W. LEGETTE (1816/17) daughter Jane LEGETTE (1819/20) daughter 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Treacy LEGETTE (1822/23) daughter
Martha Legette was listed as head of household on the 1840 census. She was listed between John N. Legette (probably a nephew), and Malachi James (possibly a nephew, also). She was just a few houses from her son David Legette. Martha seemed to have some grandchildren with her in 1840.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Marion Dist, SC pg 179 Martha Legette 0110000000000-0002100010000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Grandson? (1825/30) * Not in 1830 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Grandson (1830/35) 1 Female(s) 60-69 (1770-1780) Martha WOOD Legette (1778/79) wd/o Jesse 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Ann W. LEGETTE (1816/17) daughter 2 Female(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Jane LEGETTE (1819/20) daughter Treacy LEGETTE (1822/23) daughter
Martha Wood Legette died on 20 Apr 1849 and is buried at the Legette Cemetery. Her stone lists her as "Martha W. Legette" and gives her death date, and age "70". I didn't find any equity or probate records for Martha.
Ann Wood was born ca 1784/90, presumably in Georgetown District, now Marion County, South Carolina. She was named in her father's Will of 1808 as his daughter "Anne James".
Ann was apparently home with her parents in 1790, though no ages were given for females that year. John Wood had 4 females with him, one presumably his wife Sarah, the other three, presumably, daughters Rebecca, Martha and Ann.
Although the Will of Ann's father lists her married name as "James", he did not explicitly state who her husband was. However, James James was a witness to the will, and it would appear that he was her husband, based on this and other bits of circumstantial evidence.
So it would seem that Ann Wood married James James sometime between 1800 and 1808 in Marion Dist, SC. See their own page for additional information.
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1. John1 Wood, born abt 1750; died 1808 in Marion Dist, SC. He married bef 1771 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC) Sarah B (---), born abt 1749; died 17 Sep 1837 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Legette Cem, Marion Co, SC.
Children of John Wood and Sarah B (---) were as follows:
+ 2 i Sarah2 Wood, born 1755/65 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1821 in Marion Dist, SC. She married Ezekiel Chinners.
+ 3 ii Jesse2 Wood Rev, born 1765/74 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1822 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Nancy (---).
4 iii John2 Wood, born 1774/90 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC).
+ 5 iv Rebecca2 Wood, born 1777/78 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1850/60 in Marion Dist, SC. She married David Legette.
+ 6 v Martha2 Wood, born 1778/79 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 20 Apr 1849 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Legette Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married Jesse Legette Rev.
+ 7 vi Anne2 Wood, born 1784/90 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1841 in Marion Dist, SC. She married James James.
Generation 2
2. Sarah2 Wood (John1), born 1755/65 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1821 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 1790 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC) Ezekiel Chinners, born bef 1755; died abt 1820 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Sarah Wood and Ezekiel Chinners were as follows:
8 i Hardy Harbert3 Chinners, born 1784/90 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Horry Co, SC); died aft 1830.
3. Jesse2 Wood Rev (John1), born 1765/74 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1822 in Marion Dist, SC. He married bef 1800 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC) Nancy (---), born 1765/74.
Children of Jesse Wood Rev and Nancy (---) were as follows:
9 i Igdaliah3 Wood Rev, born 1800/01 in Marion Dist, SC; died Sep 1869 in Gadsden Co, FL. He married Eliza Dixon, born 1 Apr 1802; died Jul 1870 in Gadsden Co, FL, daughter of Abel Dixon and Tabitha (---).
10 ii Rachel3 Wood, born in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 1822 in Marion Dist, SC (---) Jones.
11 iii Allafair3 Wood, born in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 12 iv Rebecca3 Wood, born 1800/10 in Marion Dist, SC; died 14 Nov 1845 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Spencer-Godbold Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married Stephen Godbold.
13 v Absalom3 Wood, born in Marion Dist, SC.
5. Rebecca2 Wood (John1), born 1777/78 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1850/60 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 1795 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC) David Legette, born 1767/68 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1850/60 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Rebecca Wood and David Legette were as follows:
+ 14 i Levi3 Legette Colonel, born 1794/95 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 7 Sep 1871 in Marion Co, SC. He married (1) Zilpha Evans; (2) Althea Alford.
+ 15 ii Abner3 Legette, born 1801/02 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Eliza (---).
16 iii Martha3 Legette, born 1794/1804 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 1820 in Marion Dist, SC John Landing, born 1775/94.
17 iv Elizabeth3 Legette, born 1804/05 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 18 v Clara L3 Legette, born 1813/14 in Marion Dist, SC; died abt 1880 in Marion Co, SC. She married Edward B Wheeler General.
6. Martha2 Wood (John1), born 1778/79 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 20 Apr 1849 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Legette Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married in 1790/1800 in Marion Dist, SC Jesse Legette Rev, born abt 1774; died 5 Jun 1828 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Legette Cem, Marion Co, SC.
Children of Martha Wood and Jesse Legette Rev were as follows:
+ 19 i Ebenezer3 Legette Rev, born 1799/1800 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1854 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Catherine M (---).
+ 20 ii Elizabeth Marjory3 Legette, born 1800/01 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC. She married Francis Asbury Wayne.
+ 21 iii David3 Legette Rev, born 4 Mar 1804 in Marion Co, SC; died 10 Sep 1880 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married (1) Martha A Richardson; (2) Mary Jane (---).
+ 22 iv Jesse3 Legette Rev, born 1808/09 in Marion Co, SC; died 1850/55 in GA on way to TX. He married Charlotte Richardson.
23 v Sarah Martha3 Legette, born in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 24 vi Ann W3 Legette, born 1816/17 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC. She married James A Snow.
+ 25 vii Jane Ann3 Legette, born 1819/20 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC. She married Ashley S Legette.
+ 26 viii Theresa3 Legette, born 1822/23 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1850/58 in Marion Dist, SC. She married Pinkney L Palmer.
7. Anne2 Wood (John1), born 1784/90 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1841 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 19 Mar 1808 in Marion Dist, SC James James, born 1774/80 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died aft 1830 in Marion Dist, SC, son of William James and Elizabeth (---).
Children of Anne Wood and James James were as follows:
+ 27 i Addin W3 James, born 1804/10 in Marion Dist, SC; died Mar 1842 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Celia Jane Phillips.
+ 28 ii Pinkney J3 James, born 25 Nov 1816 in Marion Dist, SC; died 3 Aug 1907 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married (1) Sophie J (---); (2) Sarah M (---).
Generation 3
12. Rebecca3 Wood (Jesse2, John1), born 1800/10 in Marion Dist, SC; died 14 Nov 1845 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Spencer-Godbold Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married in 1820/22 in Marion Dist, SC Stephen Godbold, born 1765/70; died 8 Mar 1845 in Marion Dist, SC, son of Thomas Godbold and Martha Herron.
Children of Rebecca Wood and Stephen Godbold were as follows:
+ 29 i James D4 Godbold, born 1824/25 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Susan (---).
+ 30 ii Eliza Alice H4 Godbold, born 28 Oct 1832 in Marion Dist, SC; died 19 Sep 1916 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Spencer-Godbold Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married John F Spencer.
31 iii Martha Jane4 Godbold, born in Marion Dist, SC.
14. Levi3 Legette Colonel (Rebecca2 Wood, John1), born 1794/95 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 7 Sep 1871 in Marion Co, SC. He married (1) bef 1826 in Marion Dist, SC Zilpha Evans, born 1797/98 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1850/60 in Marion Dist, SC; (2) in 1860 in Marion Dist, SC Althea Alford, born 1811/12 in TN, daughter of Lodwick B Alford.
Children of Levi Legette Colonel and Zilpha Evans were as follows:
+ 32 i Melvina4 Legette, born 10 Jan 1826 in Marion Dist, SC; died 15 Oct 1903 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Lloyd Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married William Lloyd.
+ 33 ii Anna4 Legette, born 1827/28 in Marion Dist, SC. She married (1) Evan A Rogers; (2) Jesse Rogers.
+ 34 iii Morgan4 Legette, born 1828/29 in Marion Dist, SC; died Jun 1862 in Civil War. He married Elizabeth A (---).
+ 35 iv Levi4 Legette, born 1831/32 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Frances (---).
+ 36 v Mary4 Legette, born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC. She married Edward G Collins.
37 vi David4 Legette, born 1835/36 in Marion Dist, SC.
15. Abner3 Legette (Rebecca2 Wood, John1), born 1801/02 in Marion Dist, SC. He married bef 1829 in Marion Dist, SC Eliza (---), born 1809/10 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Abner Legette and Eliza (---) were as follows:
38 i Lucy4 Legette, born 1828/29 in Marion Dist, SC.
39 ii Abner4 Legette, born 1840/41 in Marion Dist, SC.
18. Clara L3 Legette (Rebecca2 Wood, John1), born 1813/14 in Marion Dist, SC; died abt 1880 in Marion Co, SC. She married on 6 Nov 1833 in Marion Dist, SC Edward B Wheeler General, born 1802/03 in NC; died 28 Sep 1859 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Clara L Legette and Edward B Wheeler General were as follows:
+ 40 i Oliver Perry4 Wheeler Major, born 1825/26 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC. He married (1) Mary A Haselden; (2) Susan W Cherry.
+ 41 ii Hamilton B4 Wheeler Dr, born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC; died Oct 1866 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Sarah Jane Cherry.
19. Ebenezer3 Legette Rev (Martha2 Wood, John1), born 1799/1800 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1854 in Marion Dist, SC. He married bef 1839 in Marion Dist, SC Catherine M (---), born 1809/10 in NC.
Children of Ebenezer Legette Rev and Catherine M (---) were as follows:
42 i Henry Y4 Legette, born 1837/38 in Richlands Dist, SC.
43 ii Eliza T4 Legette, born 1838/39 in Marion Dist, SC.
44 iii Martha A4 Legette, born 1840/41 in Marion Dist, SC.
45 iv Jesse E4 Legette, born 1842/43 in Marion Dist, SC.
46 v Lewis B4 Legette, born 1844/45 in Marion Dist, SC.
47 vi Julia C4 Legette, born 1845/46 in Marion Dist, SC.
48 vii Jane4 Legette, born 1847/48 in Marion Dist, SC.
49 viii Mary E4 Legette, born 1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
20. Elizabeth Marjory3 Legette (Martha2 Wood, John1), born 1800/01 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC. She married bef 1831 in Marion Dist, SC Francis Asbury Wayne, born 1787/88 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1870 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Old Town Cem, Marion Co, SC.
Children of Elizabeth Marjory Legette and Francis Asbury Wayne were as follows:
+ 50 i Elizabeth Frances4 Wayne, born 1825/26 in Marion Dist, SC; died bef 1867 in Marion Dist, SC. She married William Wyatt Fuller.
+ 51 ii Anna Caroline4 Wayne, born 7 Oct 1827 in Marion Dist, SC; died 8 Jan 1855 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Old Town Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married John Willcox.
+ 52 iii Jane Trezvant4 Wayne, born in Marion Dist, SC; died 1845/50 in Marion Dist, SC. She married (---) Sessions.
53 iv Louisa Martha4 Wayne, died bef 1867 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in Marion Dist, SC (---) Murdock.
54 v Catherine Marie4 Wayne, born 1830/31 in Marion Dist, SC. She married (---) Chreitzberg, died bef 1870.
55 vi Sarah A4 Wayne, born 1832/33 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1850/60 in Marion Dist, SC (---) Bond.
+ 56 vii Gabriel I4 Wayne, born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Martha A (---).
57 viii David L4 Wayne, born 1835/36 in Marion Dist, SC.
58 ix Francis4 Wayne, born 1837/38 in Marion Dist, SC.
59 x Mary Adelaide4 Wayne, born 1841/42 in Marion Dist, SC. She married aft 1870 in Marion Co, SC Armond C Legette Dr, born 1847/48 in Marion Dist, SC, son of Ashley S Legette and Jane Ann Legette.
60 xi Lauren4 Wayne, born 1843/44 in Marion Dist, SC.
21. David3 Legette Rev (Martha2 Wood, John1), born 4 Mar 1804 in Marion Co, SC; died 10 Sep 1880 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married (1) bef 1830 in Marion Dist, SC Martha A Richardson, born 1807/08 in Marion Dist, SC; died 10 Mar 1878 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC, daughter of John Ford Richardson and Thamer Fladger; (2) in 1880 in Marion Co, SC Mary Jane (---), born 12 Apr 1834 in Marion Dist, SC; died 12 Aug 1900 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC.
Children of David Legette Rev and Martha A Richardson were as follows:
61 i Amelia4 Legette, born 21 Nov 1838 in Marion Dist, SC; died 26 Dec 1915 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married in 1850/60 in Marion Dist, SC James Hamilton Evans, born 11 Mar 1832 in Marion Dist, SC; died 19 Jun 1891 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC.
62 ii Hannibal4 Legette, born 1839/40 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1861/65 in Civil War.
63 iii Louisa4 Legette, born 1842/43 in Marion Dist, SC. She married aft 1860 in Marion Co, SC William B Baker Rev.
+ 64 iv Margaret A4 Legette, born 15 Dec 1844 in Marion Dist, SC; died 19 Nov 1930 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married Alexander Robert Oliver.
65 v Kossuth4 Legette, born 3 Nov 1849 in Marion Dist, SC; died 30 Apr 1933 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married Anne Elizabeth Gibson, born 19 Feb 1869 in Marion Co, SC; died 1 Jan 1960 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC, daughter of Allen Gibson.
22. Jesse3 Legette Rev (Martha2 Wood, John1), born 1808/09 in Marion Co, SC; died 1850/55 in GA on way to TX. He married bef 1832 in Marion Dist, SC Charlotte Richardson, born 1815/16 in Marion Dist, SC, daughter of John Ford Richardson and Thamer Fladger.
Children of Jesse Legette Rev and Charlotte Richardson were as follows:
66 i Telatha4 Legette, born 1831/32 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 1850 in Marion Dist, SC Bennet Jordan, born 1824/25 in Marion Dist, SC.
67 ii Cornelia4 Legette, born 1835/36 in Marion Dist, SC.
68 iii Martha4 Legette, born 1837/38 in Marion Dist, SC.
69 iv Sarah4 Legette, born 1840/41 in Marion Dist, SC.
70 v William4 Legette, born 1843/44 in Marion Dist, SC.
24. Ann W3 Legette (Martha2 Wood, John1), born 1816/17 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC. She married bef 1850 in Marion Dist, SC James A Snow, died bef 1880.
Children of Ann W Legette and James A Snow were as follows:
71 i Martha Wood4 Snow, born abt 1845 in Marion Dist, SC; died 22 Jul 1849 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Legette Cem, Marion Co, SC.
72 ii S Ida4 Snow, born 1849/50 in SC.
25. Jane Ann3 Legette (Martha2 Wood, John1), born 1819/20 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC. She married bef 1844 in Marion Dist, SC Ashley S Legette, born 1816/17 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC, son of Abner Legette.
Children of Jane Ann Legette and Ashley S Legette were as follows:
+ 73 i Treacy A4 Legette, born 1843/44 in Marion Dist, SC. She married (1) Duncan McIntire; (2) W J Ledingham.
+ 74 ii Ann Elizabeth4 Legette, born 1845/46 in Marion Dist, SC. She married (---) Vaught.
75 iii Armond C4 Legette Dr, born 1847/48 in Marion Dist, SC. He married aft 1870 in Marion Co, SC Mary Adelaide Wayne, born 1841/42 in Marion Dist, SC, daughter of Francis Asbury Wayne and Elizabeth Marjory Legette.
76 iv Ringold4 Legette, born 1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
77 v Virgil4 Legette, born 1852/53 in Marion Co, SC.
+ 78 vi William F4 Legette, born 1856/57 in Marion Co, SC. He married Lue A (---).
79 vii Woodson4 Legette, born 1859/60 in Marion Co, SC.
26. Theresa3 Legette (Martha2 Wood, John1), born 1822/23 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1850/58 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 1839 in Marion Dist, SC Pinkney L Palmer, born 1816/17 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Theresa Legette and Pinkney L Palmer were as follows:
80 i Ann W4 Palmer, born 1838/39 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1850/58 in Marion Dist, SC Jackson A Gregg, died in Liberty Co, TX.
81 ii Frances C4 Palmer, born 1840/41 in Marion Dist, SC.
82 iii Martha E4 Palmer, born 1844/45 in Marion Dist, SC.
83 iv Jane O4 Palmer, born 1847/48 in Marion Dist, SC.
84 v Vianna H4 Palmer, born 1847/48 in Marion Dist, SC.
27. Addin W3 James (Anne2 Wood, John1), born 1804/10 in Marion Dist, SC; died Mar 1842 in Marion Dist, SC. He married in 1830/38 in Marion Dist, SC Celia Jane Phillips, born 1810/11 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC, daughter of Phillip Phillips and Elizabeth Lewis.
Children of Addin W James and Celia Jane Phillips were as follows:
85 i Mary Jane4 James, born 1835/40 in Marion Dist, SC.
86 ii Anna Maria4 James, born 1837/38 in Marion Dist, SC.
87 iii William Joseph4 James Pvt, born 1841/42 in Marion Dist, SC; died 29 Aug 1862 in Civil War.
+ 88 iv James B4 James Pvt, born 18 Oct 1846 in Marion Dist, SC; died 10 Apr 1907 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Friendship Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married Sarah C (---).
+ 89 v Robert Evander4 James, born 12 May 1850 in Marion Dist, SC; died 21 Nov 1924 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Friendship Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married Mollie (---).
90 vi Marion D4 James, born 1852/53 in Marion Dist, SC.
28. Pinkney J3 James (Anne2 Wood, John1), born 25 Nov 1816 in Marion Dist, SC; died 3 Aug 1907 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married (1) in 1830/40 in Marion Dist, SC Sophie J (---), born 16 Jul 1819 in Marion Dist, SC; died 30 Dec 1893 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC; (2) in 1894/95 in Marion Co, SC Sarah M (---), born Oct 1843 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Pinkney J James and Sophie J (---) were as follows:
+ 91 i Laura Virginia4 James, born 12 May 1840 in Marion Dist, SC; died 22 Nov 1914 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married Daniel Joyner Turner.
92 ii Clarisa4 James, born 1842/43 in Marion Dist, SC.
93 iii William P4 James Pvt, born 1844/45 in Marion Dist, SC.
94 iv Eliza J4 James, born 1846/47 in Marion Dist, SC.
95 v Sarah4 James, born 1850 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1850/60 in Marion Dist, SC.
96 vi Mary E4 James, born 1851/52 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 97 vii Elly A4 James, born 1853/54 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Alice (---).
98 viii Susan4 James, born 1857/58 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 99 ix Sarah Ella4 James, born 29 May 1860 in Marion Dist, SC; died 25 May 1935 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married Franklin Rogers.
Generation 4
29. James D4 Godbold (Rebecca3 Wood, Jesse2, John1), born 1824/25 in Marion Dist, SC. He married in 1840/43 in Marion Dist, SC Susan (---), born 1827/28 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of James D Godbold and Susan (---) were as follows:
100 i James5 Godbold, born 1842/43 in Marion Dist, SC.
101 ii Martha5 Godbold, born 1844/45 in Marion Dist, SC.
102 iii Isaiah5 Godbold, born 1848/49 in Marion Dist, SC.
30. Eliza Alice H4 Godbold (Rebecca3 Wood, Jesse2, John1), born 28 Oct 1832 in Marion Dist, SC; died 19 Sep 1916 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Spencer-Godbold Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married in 1840/49 in Marion Dist, SC John F Spencer, born 1821/22 in Marion Dist, SC; died 4 Nov 1898 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Spencer-Godbold Cem, Marion Co, SC.
Children of Eliza Alice H Godbold and John F Spencer were as follows:
103 i Sarah5 Spencer, born 1848/49 in Marion Dist, SC.
32. Melvina4 Legette (Levi3, Rebecca2 Wood, John1), born 10 Jan 1826 in Marion Dist, SC; died 15 Oct 1903 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Lloyd Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married in 1860/67 in Marion Dist, SC William Lloyd, born 5 May 1832 in Marion Dist, SC; died 15 Sep 1897 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Lloyd Cem, Marion Co, SC.
Children of Melvina Legette and William Lloyd were as follows:
104 i William D5 Loyd, born 1866/67 in Marion Dist, SC; died 28 Apr 1941 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Lloyd Cem, Marion Co, SC.
105 ii Marcus J5 Lloyd, born 4 Aug 1873 in Marion Co, SC; died 5 Dec 1919 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Lloyd Cem, Marion Co, SC.
33. Anna4 Legette (Levi3, Rebecca2 Wood, John1), born 1827/28 in Marion Dist, SC. She married (1) in 1850/53 in Marion Dist, SC Evan A Rogers, died bef 13 Nov 1854 in Marion Dist, SC; (2) in Marion Dist, SC Jesse Rogers.
Children of Anna Legette and Evan A Rogers were as follows:
106 i Louisa5 Rogers, born 1853/54 in Marion Dist, SC.
107 ii Evan A5 Rogers, born 1855/56 in Marion Dist, SC.
34. Morgan4 Legette (Levi3, Rebecca2 Wood, John1), born 1828/29 in Marion Dist, SC; died Jun 1862 in Civil War. He married in 1850/53 in Marion Dist, SC Elizabeth A (---), born 1831/32 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Morgan Legette and Elizabeth A (---) were as follows:
108 i Edith Jane5 Legette, born 1852/53 in Marion Dist, SC.
109 ii Levi5 Legette, born 8 Oct 1853 in Marion Dist, SC; died 16 May 1938 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC.
110 iii George Calvin5 Legette, born 1856/57 in Marion Dist, SC.
111 iv Laura5 Legette, born 1858/59 in Marion Dist, SC.
112 v Sarah Elizabeth5 Legette, born 1861/62 in Marion Dist, SC.
35. Levi4 Legette (Levi3, Rebecca2 Wood, John1), born 1831/32 in Marion Dist, SC. He married in 1863/65 in Marion Dist, SC Frances (---), born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Levi Legette and Frances (---) were as follows:
113 i William M5 Legette, born 1869 in Marion Co, SC.
36. Mary4 Legette (Levi3, Rebecca2 Wood, John1), born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1850/54 in Marion Dist, SC Edward G Collins, born 1829/30 in Marion Dist, SC, son of John J Collins and Elizabeth (---).
Children of Mary Legette and Edward G Collins were as follows:
114 i Richard C5 Collins, born 1853/54 in Marion Dist, SC.
115 ii Lawrence D5 Collins, born 1855/56 in Marion Dist, SC.
116 iii Luther L5 Collins, born 1858/59 in Marion Dist, SC.
117 iv Woodson E5 Collins, born 1860/61 in Marion Dist, SC.
118 v Edward Morgan5 Collins, born 1862/63 in Marion Dist, SC.
119 vi Rosalee L5 Collins, born 1865/66 in Marion Dist, SC.
120 vii Mary Elizabeth5 Collins, born 1867/68 in Marion Dist, SC.
121 viii Sion5 Collins, born 1868/69 in Marion Co, SC.
40. Oliver Perry4 Wheeler Major (Clara L3 Legette, Rebecca2 Wood, John1), born 1825/26 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC. He married (1) bef 1850 in Marion Dist, SC Mary A Haselden, born 1825 in Marion Dist, SC; died 26 Jul 1853 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Old Town Cem, Marion Co, SC, daughter of William Haselden and Sarah (---); (2) in 1855/70 in Marion Dist, SC Susan W Cherry, born 1829/30 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC, daughter of John A Cherry Dr and Rachel Nevils.
Children of Oliver Perry Wheeler Major and Mary A Haselden were as follows:
122 i Mary G5 Wheeler, born 1851/52 in Marion Dist, SC.
41. Hamilton B4 Wheeler Dr (Clara L3 Legette, Rebecca2 Wood, John1), born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC; died Oct 1866 in Marion Dist, SC. He married in Oct 1856 in Marion Dist, SC Sarah Jane Cherry, born 1836/37 in Marion Dist, SC, daughter of John A Cherry Dr and Rachel Nevils.
Children of Hamilton B Wheeler Dr and Sarah Jane Cherry were as follows:
123 i Oscar C5 Wheeler, born 1860 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1860/66 in Marion Dist, SC.
124 ii Edward B5 Wheeler, born 1861/62 in Marion Dist, SC.
125 iii Liston Cherry5 Wheeler, born 27 Jul 1865 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1 Mar 1925 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Old Town Cem, Marion Co, SC.
126 iv Hamilton B5 Wheeler.
50. Elizabeth Frances4 Wayne (Elizabeth Marjory3 Legette, Martha2 Wood, John1), born 1825/26 in Marion Dist, SC; died bef 1867 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1840/47 in Marion Dist, SC William Wyatt Fuller, born 1812/13 in Marlborough Dist, SC; died May 1853 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Elizabeth Frances Wayne and William Wyatt Fuller were as follows:
127 i James Franklin5 Fuller, born 1846/47 in Marion Dist, SC.
128 ii Sarah Elizabeth5 Fuller, born 1848/49 in Marion Dist, SC.
129 iii George Wyatt5 Fuller, born 1850/51 in Marion Dist, SC.
51. Anna Caroline4 Wayne (Elizabeth Marjory3 Legette, Martha2 Wood, John1), born 7 Oct 1827 in Marion Dist, SC; died 8 Jan 1855 in Marion Dist, SC; buried in Old Town Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married bef 1847 in Marion Dist, SC John Willcox, born 15 Apr 1813 in NC; died 1 May 1890 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Old Town Cem, Marion Co, SC.
Children of Anna Caroline Wayne and John Willcox were as follows:
130 i John5 Willcox, born 1846/47 in Marion Dist, SC.
52. Jane Trezvant4 Wayne (Elizabeth Marjory3 Legette, Martha2 Wood, John1), born in Marion Dist, SC; died 1845/50 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 1845 in Marion Dist, SC (---) Sessions.
Children of Jane Trezvant Wayne and (---) Sessions were as follows:
131 i Perceval W5 Sessions, born 1844/45 in Marion Dist, SC.
56. Gabriel I4 Wayne (Elizabeth Marjory3 Legette, Martha2 Wood, John1), born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC. He married abt 1850 in Marion Dist, SC Martha A (---), born 1831/32 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Gabriel I Wayne and Martha A (---) were as follows:
132 i Hellen5 Wayne, born 1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
133 ii Julia I5 Wayne, born 1859/60 in Marion Dist, SC.
64. Margaret A4 Legette (David3, Martha2 Wood, John1), born 15 Dec 1844 in Marion Dist, SC; died 19 Nov 1930 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married in 1870/77 in Marion Co, SC Alexander Robert Oliver, born 24 Feb 1846 in Marion Dist, SC; died 6 Mar 1926 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Centenary Methodist Cem, Marion Co, SC.
Children of Margaret A Legette and Alexander Robert Oliver were as follows:
134 i Elizabeth A5 Oliver, born 1876/77 in Marion Co, SC.
135 ii Martha A5 Oliver, born 1878/79 in Marion Co, SC.
73. Treacy A4 Legette (Jane Ann3 Legette, Martha2 Wood, John1), born 1843/44 in Marion Dist, SC. She married (1) aft 1860 in Marion Dist, SC Duncan McIntire; (2) W J Ledingham.
Children of Treacy A Legette and Duncan McIntire were as follows:
136 i Daniel Legette5 McIntire, born 1871/72 in Marion Co, SC.
74. Ann Elizabeth4 Legette (Jane Ann3 Legette, Martha2 Wood, John1), born 1845/46 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1868/69 in Marion Dist, SC (---) Vaught, died 1874/80 in Marion Co, SC.
Children of Ann Elizabeth Legette and (---) Vaught were as follows:
137 i Jane5 Vaught, born 1868/69 in Marion Co, SC.
138 ii Harmon E5 Vaught, born 1875/76 in Marion Co, SC.
78. William F4 Legette (Jane Ann3 Legette, Martha2 Wood, John1), born 1856/57 in Marion Co, SC. He married in 1870/78 in Marion Co, SC Lue A (---), born 1860/61 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of William F Legette and Lue A (---) were as follows:
139 i Beula L5 Legette, born 1877/78 in Marion Co, SC.
140 ii Dora I5 Legette, born 1878/79 in Marion Co, SC.
88. James B4 James Pvt (Addin W3, Anne2 Wood, John1), born 18 Oct 1846 in Marion Dist, SC; died 10 Apr 1907 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Friendship Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married in 1860/67 in Marion Dist, SC Sarah C (---), born 14 Feb 1843 in Marion Dist, SC; died 2 Oct 1914 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Friendship Cem, Marion Co, SC.
Children of James B James Pvt and Sarah C (---) were as follows:
141 i Julia5 James, born 16 Aug 1866 in Marion Dist, SC; died 17 Apr 1874 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Friendship Cem, Marion Co, SC.
142 ii J B5 James, born 24 Jul 1874 in Marion Co, SC; died 17 Sep 1879 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Friendship Cem, Marion Co, SC.
143 iii William M5 James, born 1874/75 in Marion Co, SC.
89. Robert Evander4 James (Addin W3, Anne2 Wood, John1), born 12 May 1850 in Marion Dist, SC; died 21 Nov 1924 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Friendship Cem, Marion Co, SC. He married aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC Mollie (---).
Children of Robert Evander James and Mollie (---) were as follows:
144 i Viola5 James, born 9 Apr 1888 in Marion Co, SC; died 6 May 1971 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Friendship Cem, Marion Co, SC.
145 ii Minnie5 James, born 8 Jul 1890 in Marion Co, SC; died 27 Sep 1904 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Friendship Cem, Marion Co, SC.
91. Laura Virginia4 James (Pinkney J3, Anne2 Wood, John1), born 12 May 1840 in Marion Dist, SC; died 22 Nov 1914 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married on 3 Sep 1868 in Marion Co, SC Daniel Joyner Turner, born 8 Nov 1846 in Marion Dist, SC; died 5 Nov 1915 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC, son of Daniel Turner and Martha Collins.
Children of Laura Virginia James and Daniel Joyner Turner were as follows:
146 i Annie Iola5 Turner, born 21 Apr 1869 in Marion Co, SC; died 2 Oct 1898 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC.
147 ii Rudolph Alonzo5 Turner, born 6 Oct 1871 in Marion Co, SC; died 29 Jun 1940 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC.
148 iii Sarah Alice5 Turner, born 21 Jan 1872 in Marion Co, SC; died 3 Jan 1956 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC.
149 iv Charles W5 Turner, born 25 Jun 1874 in Marion Co, SC; died 27 Oct 1893 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC.
150 v Daniel Cornelius5 Turner, born 3 Apr 1875 in Marion Co, SC; died 3 Oct 1893 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC.
151 vi Lillie5 Turner, born Mar 1877 in Marion Co, SC; died 1940 in Marion Co, SC; buried in Watson Cemetery, Marion Co, SC.
152 vii Lula Nora5 Turner, born 1 Jan 1879 in Marion Co, SC; died 3 Dec 1942 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC.
153 viii Della M5 Turner, born 11 Sep 1881 in Marion Co, SC; died 30 Mar 1938 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC.
154 ix Thomas Lide5 Turner, born 5 Jun 1883 in Marion Co, SC; died 1 Mar 1953 in Mullins, Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC.
97. Elly A4 James (Pinkney J3, Anne2 Wood, John1), born 1853/54 in Marion Dist, SC. He married in 1870/78 in Marion Co, SC Alice (---), born 1859/60 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Elly A James and Alice (---) were as follows:
155 i Ida5 James, born 1877/78 in Marion Co, SC.
99. Sarah Ella4 James (Pinkney J3, Anne2 Wood, John1), born 29 May 1860 in Marion Dist, SC; died 25 May 1935 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC. She married abt 1870 in Marion Co, SC Franklin Rogers, born 4 Jan 1860 in Marion Co, SC; died 23 Mar 1897 in Marion Co, SC; buried in McMillan Cem, Marion Co, SC.
Children of Sarah Ella James and Franklin Rogers were as follows:
156 i Lula5 Rogers, born 1874/75 in Marion Co, SC.
157 ii Stella5 Rogers, born 1875/76 in Marion Co, SC.
158 iii Claudius5 Rogers, born 1878/79 in Marion Co, SC.