DATE: Dec 20, 1997 TAYLOR / WELCH / WHEELERA possible 2nd great grandfather, Clayton or Claten WHEELER lived in Patoka, Gibson County. He married Patsy TAYLOR in 1818 and was recorded on the 1820 and 1840 Census Indexes. He may have been a son of James WHEELER and Elizabeth WELCH, was born in 1792 and moved there from Virginia in 1805. I have not been able to find him after 1840. Any info out there about this family? Thank you, Juanita Wallace jwallace@1starnet.com DATE: DEC 28, 1997 MUSSER / SCUDAMORE / STUARTDavid P. STUART, the son of Samuel and Catherine MUSSER STUART was born about 1849 in Fairfield Co OH and moved with his parents to Cass and Miami Counties in IN. Is he the same David STUART who married C. E. SCUDAMORE in 1903 in Gibson Co IN?? Would like to hear from anyone with these names. Jean allread@pinehurst.net DATE: DEC 20, 1997 PHILLIPSI received your information about the subject World Phillips Families. I have often thought that it would take this kind of effort to solve the difficult riddle to link the Phillips Families of the USA and Europe together. I laud your noble effort to do so. However, I would like to know more about the organization before I become a member or lend support. Perhaps this can be done by Emails between us. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Harry Shannon Phillips from Florence, Lauderdale County, AL. I have written two books on the PHILLIPS Families. the book contains a large number of pictures and list of descendants. The book is $40 (includes $4 for first class postage). All of the proceeds are donated to the upkeep of the Phillips Cemetery at Center Star, AL. For many years, I have been working on the Phillips families who migrated from NC, & SC into Tennessee. I done some work in middle TN in an effort to retrace the footsteps of three Phillips Families into Giles and Lawrence Counties, TN. In the process I have found many Phillips Family Histories besides my Phillips Lines (I have two - one on mother's and one on father's side). Mother's Line (Unproven) On 7 Oct. 1822 in Lawrence Co., TN John PHILLIPS, about age 70, applied for a Rev. War. Pension and drew it until he died in the same county ca 7 September 1827. John stated that he served in 10th Regiment of NC Line in October 1776. commanded by Col. Abraham SHEPPARD. and later in 2nd Regiment commanded by Col. John Patterson. NOTE Reference Rev. Pension File No. S39010 & "2400 Pensioners of TN Rev. & 1812 War by Zella ARMSTRONG. Mother's Line (Proven) John PHILLIPS, later known as Jack Phillips, was born ca NC or SC ca 1784, was living in Lawrence Co., TN in 1816 (listed as John Jr. in 1820 census), and died in Lauderdale Co, AL 6 Oct. 1868 had 12 children and duaghters married into RICHARDSON, BUTLER, TAYS, BAILEY, ALEXANDER, McPETERS, and MITCHELL families Lauderdale Co. Descendants of sons Milton and Wilson are found throughout AR, OK, and TX. Father's Line( Proven) William C. PHILLIPS b. Dec. 1818 in TN and died in Laud Co., 18 may 1901. he married Louisa ALLEN, daughter of Willam C. ALLEN born in SC and Laud. Co, AL ca 1829. Louisa had brothers Benjamin and Wm C. Allen, Jr. Have been unable to find their descendants (Benjamin's went to Florida in 1880's). Current work is concentrated on James Neely PHILLIPS of Fairfield Co., SC and his mother, Nancy NEELY of Ireland. The only tie between William and James is that William was administrator of estate, along with James' brother-in-law, Alexander HARVEY (and Robert brother to Alexander). Giles and Lawrence Counties, TN Many of the Phillips Families who left NC and SC went to east TN or middle TN. Before 1805 they were in Giles and Lawrence Counties where they waited and pressured for the Indians' lands to the south. Lawrence was first a part of Giles, Giles a part of Maury and maury a part of Williamson and Williamson a part of Davidson which makes research diffucult. Many of these Phillips came to Lauderdale and settled near each other in Center Star, AL. That is, Jack, James, Thomas, William B., William C, and Robert Phillips of Center Star, AL. The connections are yet to be made - may be in some bible somewhere. Email to genephillips@juno.com I have gotten several things from the folks above in OK. Have you ever heard anything about them?? I am attaching picture of myself so you can see who you are talking with all these weeks. Attachment SUM.JPG Send Pic if you have one. SP H. SHANNON PHILLIPS, SR. DATE: 15 DEC 1997 MONTGOMERY / MOUNCE / MOUNTSMy MOUNTS/MOUNCE are the same just about as Kyra Jo's. James Smith MOUNTS aka Smith MOUNTS was b. 1770 @ Lincoln Co., VA m. 31 MAR 1796 d. 13 SEP 1834 @ Owensville, Gibson Co., IN. His wife was Rachel MONTGOMERY b. 26 NOV 1777 @ Roanoke Springs, VA d. 05 MAY 1851 @ Owensville, Gibson Co., IN. They are laid to rest outside Owensville in a corn (?) field located upon a hill. Have pictures of their resting place. Other relatives there also. If you find Jerry's [JERRY MOUNTS] e-mail address I would appreciate it so I can send him information he wants on myself and family. Mele Kalikimaka'Shinnen omedeto. Kurisulmasu Omedeto / Merry Christmas. Henry DATE: 14 DEC 1997 BLOCK / KARHE / SCOTT / VAUGHAN / WHITEI understand that you maintain the web pages for Gibson County, and Perry County. I have created some web pages for my ancestors that I would like to have linked to the County ones. For Gibson County I would like links to, http://w3.one.net/~evaughan/blockThe Family of August Karl BLOCK and Maria Louise KARHE The Family of John WHITE and Sarah Jane SCOTT The Family of James Louis VAUGHAN All three of these families lived in Gibson County in the latter 1800’s and early 1900’s. I would also like to have a link from Perry County to the one for James Louis VAUGHAN. Thanks, Emmett Vaughan DATE: 14 DEC 1997 BYRD / DEWEESE / TAYLOR / WHITEMYSTERIOUS DEATH Perhaps someone out there can help me? Alonzo DEWEESE m. Mary E. WHITE b. Pike Co. IN Children: Ethel b. Pike Co 1905 m. Princeton IN Arvin Scott TAYLOR (my grandparents), Alonzo, Elwood, Nora, Bessie, Blanche, Beatrice (died as teen), Helen (died as teen) Violet (Mary remarried to Claris BRYD when Alonzo died) I've researched and found in both Princeton newspapers that this family lived in Princeton. I even have a picture of Claris BRYD with my great grandmother Mary, but I was not able to find any records on their marriage or the birth of Violet. Further, Violet is a mystery to our family. Several stories link her to death of Poison. Some say she was pregnant and not married or pregnant by a married man, some say she was married and just unhappy, and even some stories say that she was murdered. Alonzo, her half brother is still living in Michigan and although he gave me a great deal of information he would not talk about Violet because it was too tragic. I had spent hours upon hours in the Princeton Library trying to find something in the newspapers but had no luck. I do not know when she was born but they all say she was a beautiful lovely young women of approximately 18 when she died. If any one can help me, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much in advance. Donna Taylor email: Dtaylor7@aol.com DATE: 10 NOV 1997 COMBS / LANCASTER / PFIFFERSeeking information on the following: Peter Anderson COMBS and his wife, Louannie LANCASTER. They were in the Gibson Co. IN 1860 CNS, living with John PFIFFER. Who were her parents? Who were Peter Anderson COMBS' parents? His DC states his father's name was Thomas COMBS. Does anyone know this Thomas COMBS or who his wife was??? ANY clues or info would be greatly appreciated!!!!! Thanks, in advance. Birdie (TOTTY) McNUTT Birdiemc@juno.com DATE: 24 NOV 1997 ANDREWS / 1926 FRANCISCO MINE EXPLOSION / A NURSE RECALLS / McCONN / OGLE[Ed note: I mentioned photos I hope (someday) to digitize about one of the mine accidents in Francisco and Nan sent me this info that I think can help others too if they had family there/jm] I read in the Princeton paper about a book signing by Marcia McCONN OGLE. Her booklet is "A Nurse Recalls" and is her mother's account of her role in the 1926 explosion [Francisco, IN] (her mother, Lucia ANDREWS McCONN, was a nurse at that time and went down in the mine several times to help the injured). You may already know about this, but thought I'd pass it along just in case you didn't. Nan Brennan DATE: 26 NOV 1997 GILLESPIE / GREGORY / PHILLIPS / THOMPSONResearching the following names from Gibson County: John R. THOMPSON, b. 1809 in PA, died 1866, buried Decker cemetery. Married: Margaret GREGORY, b. 1826 in Knox County, IN, died 1916, buried Decker cemetery. Their child: Charles H. THOMPSON Married: Laura A. PHILLIPS. 2nd Wife: Jenny GILLESPIE Children of Charles H. THOMPSON and Laura PHILLIPS: Agnes, Margaret, Asa, Arvilla, Charles, Leo, Joe. Any information appreciated. Lisa Vincent, (WAVLTV@aol.com) DATE: 30 NOV 1997 ALLEN / CHINN / McMILLINI'm looking for information on McMILLIN. Sarah McMILLIN was born 27 Mar. 1870, Pleasntville, Ind. John Hart McMILLIN born Vincennes, also WM Hart McMILLIN, dates unknown. Malinda Jane ALLEN born Princeton 1840 Elizabeth CHINN born Princeton, date unknown, about 1820 Wm Coleman ALLEN born Princeton, date unknown, about 1820 Any leads would be appreciated Thanks, James R. Taylor DATE: 07 NOV 1997 CONGER / COURSEY / CROW / CUNNINGHAM / DECKER / GARDNER / HARVEY / KEY / MULBURN / PHILLIPS / ROBERTSON / SPAIN / SULLIVAN / TRIPPETT[ed note: I had been informed he had some PHILLIPS FAMILY Bible readings and he sent these at this time./jm] Bible Records #1 John Phillips family copied from loose pages in the Bible of his daughter, Lucinda PHILLIPS CONGER: Marriages John Phillips and Matilda Key were married the 30th day of November I820 - Gibson Co,Ind. John Phillips and Sarah Gardner were married the 27th day of May in the year I833 John Phillips and Ann Mariah Cunningham were married the I0th day of August in the the year I847 Louvina Phillips and James G. Crow were married the I6th day of January in the year I844 Births John ''Jack" Phillips was born II June I797 in State of Georgia Matilda Key was born 23 July I802 Edwin Phillips was born 12 December I821 Louvina Phillips was born I823 Eleanor Phillips was born I8 June I826 Eliza Jane Phillips was born 24 July I828 Sarah Gardner was born 6 January I816 Matilda Phillips was born I9 April I834 Elizabeth Phillips was born I7 October I835 Mary Jane Phillips was born 29 September I837 John G. Phillips was born 22 February I839 Thomas G. Phillips was born 4 February I841 Lucinda Phillips was born I2 March I843 Julia Ann Phillips was born 4 Decenber I844 Ann Mariah "Thompson" Phillips was born II June I813 Scienda Phillips was born 29 October I848 Nancy E. (Lizzy) Coursey was born 2 August I862 Deaths Matilda "Key" Phillips died I2th November I830 Edwin Phillips died 17th September I823 Eleanor Phillips died I3th September I844 Sally Phillips died I0th October 1845 William Phillips died 2nd January I850 Ann Mariah Phillips died IIth January I86I Louvina Phillips Crow died Ist March I865 Thomas G. Phillips died I0th April I867 in Idaho Territory John "Jack" Phillips died I2th April I868 John G. Phillips died 28 April I868 John "Jack" Phillips was the son of Edward Phillips and wife, Jane Cunningham - they were married 22 October I796 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Bible Record owned by Leona Robertson Hazleton, Gibson Co., Indiana ***************************************************************************** Family of Edward Phillips & Jane Cunninghan Phillips Bible Records #2 Edward Phillips was born January I, 1757 Jane Cunninghan was born Apri1 27, 1777 in Ireland married October 22, 1795 in Pittsylvania Co.,VA Children : I2 John "Jack" Phillips was born June II, 1797 in Ga. died April I2,1868 in Gibson County, IN Polly Phillips was born 1799 in Ga. died I835 Andrew Phillips was born I800 in Ga. died March I842 Nancy Phillips was born I802 died I878 Eleanor Phillips was born I805 died I834 Elizabeth Phillips was born I807 in Gibson County, IN died I816 in Gibson County, IN Martha Phillips was born I809 in Gibson County, IN died I853 in Gibson County, IN Peyton Phillips was born I812 in Gibson County, IN died I853 in Knox County, IN Rhoda Phillips was born I8I7 died I905 Edwin Phillips was born I814 died I862 Joseph Phillips was born I819 died I846 Jane Phillips was born I8I8 died I899 Jane Cunningham was a sister of Andrew Cunningham b, Ireland, who came from the State of Ga, to Indiana Territory in I803 ****************************************************************************** Family Record of John Phillips - came to Gibson Co., Ind. in 1813 from Tenn. Bible Records #3 John Phillips date of birth unknown - came by way of Tenn in I8I3 Married in N.C, or S.C. Mary Harvey born I786 in Ireland- came to America with parents Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Harvey at the age of I year. (from her marker in Decker Chapel Cemetery Washinaton Twp. Gibson Co.,Ind.) Births of Children (dates from their stones) Robert Phillips born December IO I799 Sarah Phillips born November 7 I802 Alexander Phillips born January 20 I808 Nancy Phillips born August I I8IO Mary Phillips born May I0 I815 in Gib. Co., Ind. Jane Phillips born June 4 I8I7 in Gib. Co., Ind. Marriages Robert Phillips married Celia Milburn November 5 I822 married Mary Ann Spain Sarah Phillips married William Gardner June 24 I835 Alexander Phillips married Christina Decker July 2I I834 Nancy Phillips married Henry Sullivan June 12 I834 Mary (Polly) Phillips married Thomas Sullivan November I9 I846 Jane Phillips married Caleb Trippett March 25 I839 Deaths John Phillips I818 ? Estate file at Princeton, Ind. Robert Phillips died August 29 I847 Celia Milburn Phillips died June 27 I840 Mary Harvey Phillips Decker died May 5 I866 she narried Abraham Decker August 2 I827 Alexander Phillips died July 21 1837 Christina Decker Phillips died October IO I857 Nancy Phillips Sullivan died May 26 I869 Henry Sullivan died 7 June I865 Jane Phillips Trippett died March 2I I840 Mary Phillips Sullivan died January I I873 Sarah Phillips Gardner died February 17 I892 ****************************************************************************** Only thing I can send is plain text files. Hope you can read them OK. Please copy me on any reply received, or additonal information you become aware of. Thank you very much! Merle DATE: 03 NOV 1997 NUCHELS / NUCKOLLS / McCLUDE / WEBBI'm trying to find some information on my gr-gr-gr grandfather William Martin WEBB. He was born somewhere in Indiana on Nov 10, 1822 and married Drucilli NUCHELS or NUCKOLLS on Mar 14, 1844 in Martin County. My problem is that I can't seem to locate his parents. I've been told that his father's name was also William. The only William I've found so far that could remotely be his father was from Gibson county. This William married Peggy McCLUDE on Oct 13, 1819 or at least a license was issued on that date. So I'm trying to make a connection between the two Williams to determine if in fact they are the family that I've been desperatel looking for. Can you help me with this one? I would appreciate any help you could give me. Thanks, Steve Aronson DATE: 11/01/1997 ARNETT / CAMPBELL / DAVIDSON / EADS / GARDNER / HARVEY / KIRK / MOORE / NEELE / NEELY / PHILLIPS / VORE[Ed note: The following was sent with Query #207 (in old queries #4) and I did not find it until later -- putting here as another query until I can get it put into html for a separate link page. Gibson Co, IN persons are mentioned in Chap 7; Chap 9 /jm] SOME EARLY PHILLIPS FAMILES IN SC AND FAIRFIELD CO., SC THEIR MIGRATION WEST TO AL, GA, KY, TN IN (ROUGH DRAFT FOR COMMENTS) BY H. SHANNON PHILLIPS, SR. (c)27 OCTOBER 1997 Email Address: Sphill9678@aol.com ABSTRACT: My search for my PHILLIPS Roots in SC has led me to collect information on several Phillips families. My Phillips lines start in Lauderdale Co., AL in the mid 1820's. Prior to this they were in TN and prior to that in the Carolinas, especially SC. The connection between William C. Phillips of Lauderdale Co., AL and James Neely Phillips of Fairfield, Co., is based on circumstantial evidence. Regardless I have pursued this line for years and hope to solve the problem even if it just helps someone else. The ARNETT, CAMPBELL, and HARVEY families of Fairfield Co., SC (and perhaps the Sloan family) are connected to the Phillips family through marriage. Others are yet to be identified. The PHILLIPS of Gibson Co., IN also tie back to Fairfield Co., SC. The purpose of this working paper is to get the problem out in front of as many people as possible. The Internet seems a good way to make contact with relatives who may help answer certain questions. Therefore I ask each recipient to send this document to at least three other people. I look forward to your input and help to solve the PHILLIPS Riddle. Please send me corrections and comments to my Email address. The following Chapters are in this document: CHAPTER 1 - EARLY SOUTH CAROLINA TO 1800 CHAPTER 2 - SOME EARLY PHILLIPS RECORDS IN SC CHAPTER 3 - PHILLIPS OF ANTRIM CO., IRELAND CHAPTER 4 - JOHN AND JANE PHILLIPS OF CAMDEN AND FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC CHAPTER 5 - ROBERT PHILLIPS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY CHAPTER 6 - WILLIAM AND THOMAS PHILLIPS OF FAIRFIELD CO. CHAPTER 7 - THE PHILLIPS - NEELY CONNECTION CHAPTER 8 - PHILLIPS MIGRATE TO TENNESSEE WITH CAMPBELLS AND HARVEYS CHAPTER 9 - PHILLIPS MIGRATE TO INDIANA CHAPTER 10 - PHILLIPS MIGRATE TO ALABAMA CHAPTER 11 - PHILLIPS MIGRATE TO ARKANSAS REFERENCES CHAPTER 1 - EARLY SOUTH CAROLINA TO 1800 The first Europeans to see the what is now the Carolinas were the Spanish and French. When they came in the 16th century, the land was inhabited by many tribes of native Americans. The largest tribes were the Cherokees and Catawbas. The first European settlements failed. In 1670 a permanent English settlement near what is now Charleston was successful. In 1669 the Lords Proprietors drew up the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina. Even before settlement began they planned to divide the whole province into counties to facilitate establishing government control. In 1682 three counties (Craven, Berkley, Colleton) were laid out and later Granville. In 1710 Carolina was divided into North and South Carolina. European settlers established large plantations along the coast and they low country. They raised rice and indigo. The plantations became prosperous. African slaves were brought in to labor on these plantations and were a large part of the population by 1720. Charleston, a major port, became a city of culture and commerce. The upcountry was settled by small farmers and traders. The white settlers literally pushed the native Americans out of what is now South Carolina. In 1769 an act of the General Assembly divided the four counties into seven judicial districts.. Along the coast from north to south were the Georgetown, Charleston, and Beaufort Districts. Central to the present State were Cheraws, Camden, and Orangeburg Districts. The north district was the Ninety Six District. To the north of the 96th was Cherokee Indian’s land. In the Act of 1785 the districts included counties as described below: Cheraws: Chesterfield, Marlboro, and Darlington Camden: York, Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, Richland, Claremont, and Claredon Ninety Six: Spartanburg, Union, Laurens, Newberry, Abbeville, and Edgefield, Lewisburg, Lexington, and Winton In 1786 part of the Indian land became Greenville and the other part became Pendleton in 1789. In 1791 two new districts were formed Washington which included Greenville and Pendleton counties. The Pickney District took York and Chester counties from the Camden District and Spartanburg and Union Counties from the Ninety Sixth District. Salem County was formed from portions of Claremont and Claredon Counties. Kershaw was formed from portions of Claremont, Lancaster, Fairfield, and Richland counties. South Carolina was a rich colony before the Revolutionary War. It had a strong merchant and planter class. More Revolutionary War battles were fought in South Carolina than any other state. The major battles were Camden, Cowpens, King's Mountain, and Sullivan's Island. On May 23, 1788 South Carolina ratified the U. S. Constitution and became the eighth state to enter the union. Following the American Revolution South Carolina grew and prospered. Cotton became a major part of the economy after the invention of the cotton gin, especially in the up country. A new capital, Columbia, was established in the middle of the state. By the early 1800's tensions were rising between the southern and northern state s because high tariffs favorable to the north and unfavorable to the south were enacted. ( These tensions later climaxed on December 20, 1860 South Carolina seceded and on April 12, 1861 fired on Fort Sumter at Charleston.) CHAPTER 2 SOME EARLY PHILLIPS RECORDS IN SC SOUTH CAROLINA JURY LIST 1718 - 1783 Last First Year District/Co. Phillips, John 1777 -- John 1779 Cheraws Mecager 1783 Camden Timothy 1740 St. Michael's or St. Philip (also in 1744, 1751, 1757, 1767) George 1744 Ditto James 1767 Ditto (three different entries) Samuel 1757 Ditto (two entries) Thomas 1757 Christ Church (two entries) STATE PLATS 1784 - 1840 Name First name District/Co. No. Acres Volume Page Date of Entry Phillips, Aaron Edgefield 95 44 317 10 Dec 1816 , Agnes Camden 60 42 210 19 Dec 1809 , Bolen Orangeburg 357 46 507 23 Mar 1820 , Dempsey Barnwell 408 38 127 24 Mar 1800 , Dempsey Orangeburg 109 38 159 24 Mar 1800 , Dempsey Barnwell 434 38 537 15 Dec 1801 , Edney Barnwell 640 41 244 13 Apr 1808 , Enoch Edgefield 42 41 337 30 Sep 1808 , George Lexington 497 37 476 31 Jan 1800 , George Pickens 454 52 209 29 Jan 1838 , Isaac Union 100 46 502 29 Mar 1820 , James Camden 30 37 68 14 Jul 1798 , James Richland 60 41 220 5 Jan 1808 , Jeremiah Union 8 47 47 8 May 1822 , John Newberry 45 37 238 7 Mar 1799 , John Abbeville 327 40 15 24 Mar 1803 , John Thickety Creek 54 45 418 17 Feb 1829 , Jonas Pendleton 212? 47 107 21 May 1817 , Joseph Union 20 53 224 3 Apr 1841 , Lazarus 96th District 220 36 48 27 Feb 1797 , Lamuel Orangeburg 496 38 89 5 Oct 1800 , Peter Union 18 44 509 18 Feb 1818 , Ruben Pendleton 130 47 107 27 May 1811 , Ruben Pickens 250 49 191 5 Jan 1830 , Robert Fairfield 13 47 60 24 Aug 1803 , Robert Lancaster 330 53 132 10 May 1841 , Stephen Greenville 219 38 188 19 Dec 1800 , Stephen Greenville 100 40 275 25 Jun 1804 , Stephen Greenville 548 40 284 23 Jul 1804 , Stephen Barnwell 11? 41 526 18 Aug 1809 , Stephen Greenville 67 46 506 16 Sep 1820 , William Union 86 44 33 18 Apr 1815 , William Union 553 48 275 21 Nov 1828 , William Laurens 1050 53 236 24 May 1841 , William Abbeville 324 40 140 3 Nov 1803 , William L. Horry 1512 52 225 6 Oct 1835 INDEX OF DEEDS OF STATE AND PROVINCE 1719 - 1785 Lessor Lessee Book Page Date Phillips, Mary Treasury M - 5 96 1775 -85 Robert Mary Hayne T - 5 -- 1786 - 87 Eleazer James Graves C - 6 62 1789 - 90 Eleazar Geo. Pitchfied L - 6 195 1793 - 94 John Henry Benningfield A - 5 220 1776 - 77 Christian Charles DeSel I - 6 50 1791 - 93 John Did not record (dnr)-----------(1798 - 99 Michael Elizabeth Cobia W - 6 276 dnr Joseph William Hart N - 5 517 dnr Joseph Robert Ladson M - 5 303 1775 -85 Martha Master in Equity O - 6 379 1795 Mary, et al John McCarty S - 6 121 1796 -97 Timothy John Bush Y - 4 98 1778 Timothy Gadsen & Rutledge T - 5 386 1786 - 87 Timothy Thomas L. Smith I - 3 50 1767 -68 Timothy (admors) Robert Ladson M - 5 303 1775 -85 Thomas Thomas Lehre G - 6 27 1791- 92 Thomas Ed Lowndes F - 6 339 1791 - 93 Thomas Mary Savage I - 6 573 1791 - 93 William George Hagg C - 6 11 1791 - 93 William Ed Jerman W- 3 77 1771 William Roger & Pete Smith A - 6 484 1787 - 88 William et al Hugh Graham B - 6 96 1788 - 89 Philips, Dorothy Barbara, Kreitner M - 7 58 1809 Dorothy John Phillips Y - 7 174 1808 Henry Simon Kingston F - 6 516 1791 - 93 James Lewis Datarque Q - 3 347 1770 . James Robert McKewn G - 7 35 1802 - 03 John Christopher Elliott B - 7 47 1800 - 01 John John Giles & ux T - 4 297 1781 - 82 John Frederick Jacobs R - 5 124 1786 John James Kennedy Y - 5 301 1787 - 88 John William Miller A - 4 162 1772 - 73 John C. John Lochman C - 6 336 1789 - 90 Martha G. Prichard L - 6 330 1793 - 94 Mary William Phillips A - 6 484 1787 - 88 Ralph John Handley F - 3 599 1766 -67 Ralph William Mosman F - 3 590 1766 - 67 Ralph James Parsons F - 3 595 1766 - 67 Susannah (by tr) Thomas Phillips E - 7 360 1801 Thomas John Bennett V - ? 396 1759 - 60 Thomas Mary Doane D - 7 240 1800 - 01 Thomas Ed Granger (Attorney) E - 6 229 1790 Thomas John Harrison D - 7 235 1800 - 01 Thomas Arthur Honeywood F - 6 350 1791 - 93 Ditto Ditto K - 6 355 1793 - 94 Thomas Michael Toole A - 7 408 1800 Thomas William Mills E - 6 32 1790 Thomas John Wingwood P - P? 419 1754 - 55 William Andrew Dewees Z - 5 514 1787 - 88 William Thomas Elfe (& ux) W - 3 70 1771 Robert Thomas Caw B - 4 183 1772 - 73 Robert St. Michael’s Church C - 3 534 1764 - 65 Robert (et al) Algernoon Wilson Y - 3 337 1771 -72 Robert Sarah Tebout O- 4 228 1774 - 75 Robert Tunes Tebout O- 4 221 1774 - 75 ABSTRACT OF WILLS 1760 - 1784 - C. T. Moore The following names were found on the pages referenced below. For full text see the reference. Phillips, Ann, p. 94; Elizabeth, 17, 242; James, 94; John, 59, 176; Joseph, 242; Massey, 242; Martha, 41, 242, 282; Mary, 242; Mr. 280; Robert, 97, 188. 241,246; Thomas, 17; Thomas, 279; Timothy, 28, 46, 242; and William, 313and 339. REVIEW OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR INDEX FILES - SC Archives These files include individual claims by Phillips families for furnishing food and materials as well as for service: Elijah, Elizabeth, George, Hugh, Jacob, James, John, Levi, May, Ralph, Rainey, Richard, Robert, Steven, and Thomas. Phillips PHILLIPS BOOKS REVIEWED IN SC LIBRARY Reference Title 929.2P543 Phillips, Fine, Sandlin, Self Families of N. AL, AR, TX, OK - The Phillips family came from England to the Little Pee Dee River in the Carolinas and settled about 20 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. In the 1800's they left for Alabama and part of the family settled in Morgan Co. and the other in Mississippi. Levinia Phillips was left with five sons. One son, John Phillips was born in 1808 and was married to Anna Lawrence (moved to Blount Co., AL prior to 1842.) 929.2P54C Short sketch of Phillips Family - On January 12, 1815 Joel Phillips, Darlington District, purchased 200 acres from James Phillips who had received a grant for part of said land on December 28, 1785. Joel had a wife Elizabeth and children David, John, Elias and Eliza who were named in a will dated September 26, 1853. Joel was a member of the Swamp Baptist Church (1832-39) but was expelled for buying a barrel of whiskey on a Sunday in October 1838. 929.2C12C Calhoun Family - Andrew Jackson Phillips (5/21/1851 - 3/19/1933) SC? 929.2P54E George Phillips and His Descendants by Evans 1981, Chester Co., SC DAR - George appeared in Virginia records - on September 2, 1745 he was granted 400 acres by King George II 929.G47 Gleaton & Allied Families - Hugh Phillips who was born in England ca 1759 and died in 1842 was included. He came to America at age 14, was in Revolutionary War, and was a shoe maker by trade. He married Mary Bolin ca 1773. Their children Bolin, Jacob, James, Hugh, Thomas, David and Mary were born between 1796 - 1809. 929.2F21 Fanning Family & Their Kin - by Mr. Fanning (1968) - John Franklin Phillips who was born ca 1845 married Elizabeth Fanning had children: David, Margaret, Josepheus, John, Ann, Orra, Corrine, Walton, Beatrice, and William. 929.2J64P Pioneers In Their Own Right by Johnston- the author discusses D. D. and Solomon Phillips who with brothers and sisters Elizabeth, Ann, Nancy and their parents left Wake Co., NC and went to Orange Co., NC. He tries to tie this family to the Phillips family of Perry Co., AL. 942.2P54L The Richard Phillips Family by Lovell (1983) - Richard Phillips was born 1791 in NC. He grew up in SC and was in the Pendleton District of SC by 1809 and married Delilah Rainwater who was born in SC October 4, 1785. They moved to GA by 1836 and died there in September 1865. Children were: Lewis B., David K., (two other sons?), Clarinda, and Edna Frances. PHILLIPS WORKBOOK Phillips Workbook by John Phillips 8105 MacAuthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818 - This is a collection of Data on all Phillips based on persons who wrote to John Phillips. Copies may be available at the address. The following are the entries under SC. Page 718 - Sabine's book on Tories during the Rev. War listed 1) John Phillips, Col. in Tory Militia,. 2) Robert Phillips of Charleston had his estate confiscated in 1782. John and Robert, along with Thomas of Carolina and David of Maryland subsequently got grants in 1783 in Sheburne, Nova Scotia. P. 143 - Joel Phillips (b MD ca 1790) lived in Darlington District, SC. Wife Elizabeth, Children David, John, Eliza, And Elias. (Wm H. Chandler, RR 1, box 189, Hemingway, SC) P. 66 - In reference to Query No. 64, David Phillips, b. 1755, Caswell Co., NC, enlisted Rev. War in 1780, Guilford Co., NC, moved to Edgefield Dist., SC; Wilkes Co., GA, Buncombe Co., NC; Washington, Cocke, Blount, Sevier, and White Counties in TN. He died in Jackson Co., TN 1846, leaving a widow in Putnam Co., TN. He also enlisted in Pittsylvania Co., VA. Children: Thomas, Charles, Fanny, and Nancy Phillips. Thomas lived in Jackson Co., TN. P. 378 - Levi Phillips of the Pendleton Dist. Appeared in court (no date) and stated that he enlisted in 1777 while living in Leesburg, VA. He appeared in court in Greenville Dist. The same Levi seems to have appeared in 1820 Pendleton Court, said he was 70, wife was 60, and had children Sarah, 25; Barbara, 23; Malinda, 22; Nancy, 20; Malissa, 18; Polly, 14; and George, 10.(pension # 390011-49). A letter in file written in 1915 said Levi was born 1751 and died in 1840 in Campbell Co., GA. Another letter of 1923 said Levi who married Barbara had children: Levi, James, Mile, Samuel, George Washington, Mary, Fannie, Sarah, Barbara, Melinda, Nancy, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Polly and who also lived in Madison Co., GA and Pickens (now Oconee), SC. P. 610 - Stephen Phillips died in 1849 in Greenville Co., SC (to swap info write Mrs. D. C. Hetzler, RR 1, Box 153, Kensington, GA 30707 P. 479 - John Phillips married Ann Edwards. Second Generation was Gabriel Phillips who was born in Ireland and died in 1809 in Newberry Co., SC Third Generation was born- 1) Peter Phillips was in Union Co., SC in 1785 and married Margaret Whitton who died in Spartanburg, 2) Jerimiah in Union Co., 3) Joseph in Union Co. in 1790, 4) Jonathan (twin) in Union Co. in 1790, 5) Isaac in 1800 who married Permelia, 6) Elizabeth who married Wm Duckett. (Submitted by Betty Bond Bostick, 6914 Scotsdale Dr., San Antonio, TX 78209, who has Joseph's line) P. 575 Catherine Phillips born 1823 in SC. (To swap write Mrs. W. K. Spaith, 131 Ben Milam Dr., Palestine, TX 75801) P378 - Susan Phillips married a Roper in 1846 in Pickens Co., SC and was in Forsyth Co., GA in 1850. (Miss June R. Walton, Box 5184, Jacksonville, NC 28540) Robert Phillips was born on the NC-SC Line ca 1815. He had a brother Henry Second Generation - Both brothers had sons named John. John Wesley Phillips was Robert's son and lived near Lane’s Creek, Brown Creek, and Richardson Creek in lower Union Co. and upper Chesterfield and Lancaster counties. John was know as “Peter”. (Miss Mary L. Phillips, Charlotte Public library, Charlotte, NC. P.240 - In 1780 Henry Phillips, a native of Scotland, was killed at the Battle of Kings' Mountain, near his home in SC. He had two sons while living in SC: William b 1766 and Shedrach 1768. Shedrach served with Francis Marion's band. Shedrach married Sarah Martin and about 1805 moved to TN. He was married a second time and moved to White Co., TN, near Carmi.. Children: Martin, Hiram b. 1798 (mar Polly Lawler), Polly, William, Henry, Macager (mar Tabitha Lawler settled in AL) and Richman. Hiram was born in Pendleton Dist., moved to TN ca 1805 and married in AL. Hiram lived in Madison & Shelby Co., AL; Posey Co., IN; White Co., IL Freeport landing, MO; and finally Clackamas, OR. (Mrs. Earle Johnson, 828 SE Washington St, Hillsboro, OR 97123) P.495 - Anne Phillips was born 1729 and married William Cornelius 1752. Family may have live in Rutherford Co., NC and Pendleton Dist., SC. ( Submitted by Fletcher Cornelius, 6719 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35212) P317 - Thomas Phillips was born in England 1740. He lived in Spartanburg, SC but moved to Union Co., SC by 1810. Generation Two - Thomas may have had sons John, Thomas, and William. John was born in 1774 and Probate of Union Co., SC reveals his wife was named Rachel. Generation Three - John had Daniel A., Polly C., Elizabeth, Silas H., Thomas D., Sarah, Nancy, and Isiah. Dan was married to Mary Smith; Polly to Mr. Raffield; Elizabeth to Peter Mullinax, Silas to Johannah Stroup, Thomas to Elizabeth Smith; Sarah to Abraham Smith; Nancy to Anderson Moore, and Isaac to Rosannah Stroup. Bible of Edgar Phillips Lafayette, MS. P410 - Suzzane Phillips married Robert Coleman who died ca 1783 in Union Co., SC, daughter Lucy married Thomas Draper, Sr. (Mrs. Holis Baker, 1060 Broadview Blvd, S., Dayton, OH 45419) P505 - Phillips Families of Spartanburg and Union Co., SC (W. T. Black, 312 Gano Ave., Georgetown, KY CHAPTER 3 PHILLIPS OF ANTRIM CO., IRELAND Robert and Jane Phillips lived in Antrim County Ireland. Between 1768 and 1788 James, John, Mary, Rachel and Robert (the children of Robert and Jane) left Northern Ireland and settled in the Camden District and eventually Fairfield County. Robert & Jane Phillips -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary Rachel Col.. John Lt. Robert Capt. James b 1809 Ireland b bef 1750 Ireland b bef. 1750 Ireland b bef 1755Irld b bef 1755 Ireland m Jas. Dunsketh m John Buchanan m Eliz Lurken m ??? m Miss ??? bef 1768 bef 1760 bef 1765 bef 1770 d bef 1777 d 1797 d 1809 Ireland d 25 Aug 1782 JOHN – In the Journal of Alexander Chesney and in testimony before the British Commissioners, John stated that he and his wife and seven children left Ireland about 1770 and settled on Jackson’s Creek in the Camden District. On 12 July 1771 John received his first grant of 450 acres on the Springs of the Little River in Craven Co., SC and Robert, Junior, received 100 acres the on Jackson’s Creek in the same year. Note: 1 It is not clear whether Robert Jr. was a son or brother. It probably was his brother. John & Elizabeth -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Rachel Mary Daughter Son Lily Ann Lily Jean b bef 1770 b bef 1770 b bef 1770 b bef 1770 b bef 1770 m Mr. McCreary m Mr. Kirk m Rachel ???? d aft 1809 d aft 1809 d bef 1809? d bef 1809? d bef 1809 ------------ ---------- ------------- --- -------------- Note 2: The chart is based on John's Will in Ireland which named the above children. This differs from the entry which says that John had seven children. One reference said that John’s two nephews John and Robert Buchanan) came with him and this would total seven. Sometime between 1770-1780 the Church of Lebanon on Jackson's Creek was formed. David McCreight, James Gray, William Hamilton, John Phillips, and John and Alexander Robertson, elders from Ireland, gathered the people to form a congregation. [8] James, John, and Robert became British Officers. John and Robert Buchanan, John ’s nephews, became Rebel Officers in the American Army. John and Robert had been in the province about four years when the troublesome times began prior to the American Revolution. John was offered Lt. Col. Commission in the American Army and he refused. In May he refused the Oath of Allegiance and Abjuration. In July 1775 John in a meeting in Winnsboro stated his loyalty to the King and refused to sign a resolution against the British Government and this influenced others not to sign. This infuriated the Rebels against John. He was fined in November for refusing to do duty for the Rebel cause and his two sons also refused. In 1777 when he swore allegiance to the King and influenced others to do likewise. He was arrested and tried on 3 December and was condemned to be hanged. He was held for 15 days and could see the gallows.. He was released because of the threat of retaliation. He returned to his home a nd lived quietly until Charleston was captured by the British. John had great influence with Lord Cornwallis, the British General. He joined the British army at Camden in June 1780. Fifty Loyalist joined him and the number grew to about 600 men. Cornwallis appointed him a colonel. He was in several engagements and was taken prisoner 21 January 1781 and was taken to North Carolina where he was inhumanely treated. Col. Phillips' son was taken prisoner August 1781 and was inhumanely murdered. Then John’s wife and family were driven off their plantation and were forced to go to Charleston in great distress. Documented evidence supports that the property was confiscated. At the close of the war John Phillips took his family and returned to Ahoghill Parish, in Antrim County, Ireland where he died in 1809. According to the Will Robert remained in America but was willed his watch should he come home. [9] MARY PHILLIPS MARY MARRIED James Dunsketh in Ireland. They came to America ca 1768 and received a land grant on Crocky Creek on the Cawtabaw River. All three had died by 1777 leaving the property to John Phillips. [9] RACHEL PHILLIPS Rachel was born in Ireland probably before 1740 (based on the statement that her sons 16 & 18 came to America with John Phillips, their uncle, about 1770). She was married about 1750 based on these dates. In 1788 she followed her sons and came to America. John and Robert Buchanan, her sons were captured. A Mrs. Milling, of Fairfield, happened to be in town when Charleston fell petitioned for their release and it was granted. Robert refused any favor and died a prisoner of the British. Capt. John accepted, lived, and later married the widow Milling (they had no children). [9] ROBERT PHILLIPS Robert Phillips, Junior, was born bef 1755 and bought land on Jackson Creek. He was killed while a prisoner of the Americans. There is no mention of a wife or family. JAMES PHILLIPS James was born in Ireland before 1754 based on the fact he was married with three children in 1773 (assuming he married at age 16 and had three children each year until 1773). Accordingly he was married before 1770. The Council Journal of SC stated that he arrived on 6 January 1773 from Ireland on the “Pennsylvania Farmer”. He petitioned for 250 acres of land which shows that his family consisted of himself, his wife, and three children (based on the fact that each family member was entitled to 50 acres. James was on the list of those able to pay for their land warrants. Volume 19 of the plat book stated: Pursuant to a warrant directed by John Bremen, D. S. dated 6 January 1773, I have administered and laid out to James Phillips a tract of 250 acres lying on the North side of the Pacolet River on a branch of Thickety Creek bounding on two sides on land of Ann Chesney & on other sides vacant.” However James never lived there as he lived in Charleston prior to the Revolutionary War and in Fairfield after the war. James was a Captain in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War and was assigned to St. Augustine during the entire war. His family lived in Charleston but after 1776 his wife with her sons Smith, Robert, and James moved to Jackson’s Creek among her kin. Capt. Phillips returned home after seven years but his wife rejected him. James was a schoolmaster and county surveyor. Eventually his wife accepted him and David and Creighton were born after the war. James & --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Smith Robert James David Creighton b bef 1773 b bef 1773 b 1770 b aft 178? b aft 178? m Ellen __ m __ McCartney m m m d d d 1840 d d SMITH Smith married Ellen _______. His will was dated 1835. ROBERT Robert married the daughter of Mary B. McCartney. They may have moved to TN. T hey had a son William McCartney Phillips. JAMES James was born ca 1770 and died ca 1840. He was married to Elizabeth Valentine born 1780 and died 1826. Capt. James Phillips and wife Elizabeth Valentine -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alexander B. Martha J James C. John David Samuel Mary Elizabeth Rachel Alexander married Martha Campbell. They had a son J. Smith Phillips who married Lucy Meetz and had a daughter Lucy and Sallie. Smith Phillips went to Charlotte to live near his daughter Sallie who never married. Martha Phillips married in SC. James Creighton Phillips lived in Winnsboro, SC and married (wife not named) and had a daughter Margaret who married Joseph F. Wallace. Margaret's daughters were Annie C. and Edith W. Wallace and they married W. F. Marshall and a Mr. Dixon, respectively. David, John, Samuel, Mary, Elizabeth, and Rachel all moved to Winston County, MS. A letter dated 23 December 1846 from Samuel Phillips to Hugh McMaster described the trip and the wildness of the country. In March 1847 Samuel wrote a second letter which described the country side and the lack of culture. In a letter written in 1863 Mary, married Mr. Johnston, gave the details of how they lived and news of the family. CHAPTER 4 JOHN AND JANE PHILLIPS OF CAMDEN AND FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC The geography of the area changed from early times until 1785. The area that is now Fairfield County was first a part of know as Berkley and Craven Counties according to 1710 map. In 1769 the Camden District was formed from Berkley and Craven Counties. Fairfield County was formed out of the Camden District in 1785. Winnsboro became the county seat, however, Winnsboro was settled about 1755. In a brief History of Fairfield County there was a story of how Fairfield got its name. Folklore attributes the name to a remark made by Lord Cornwallis said something about the “fair fields” of the area. From October 1789 until January 1781, Cornwallis made his headquarters in Winnsboro during the Revolutionary War. The county was settled by Scotch - Irish from colonies to the north and English and French Hugenot planters from the low country. [7] It is clear that other Phillips families were in the Camden District before the “Tory” Phillips family (James, John, Robert, arrived from Antrim County Ireland and settled in Camden in 1770. The reference which discussed the Tory family stated “ there were already in Fairfield County a William and Thomas Phillips and in 1768 a family of Phillips consisting of parents, John and Jane, with five children settled on and between reedy and Broad Rivers.” JOHN PHILLIPS The source or reference for the statement that in 1768 John and Jane Phillips, with five children lived the Reedy and Broad Rivers was not apparent.. Based on this information, one child was at least 4 or 5 years old or older. This means that John and Jane were married before 1763. Assuming that John married at the early age of 16 in 1763, means he was born by 1747. If he was 26 in 1763, means he was born 1737 or earlier if older children had already left home. Note : This early source of information is the only known source of information Twelve years from 1768 when living on the Broad River, John Phillips’ will was dated 16 October 1778. His will stated that Jane was Executrix and Robert Ellison and John Ellis were executors. John Harvey and Robert Reed were witnesses. The will named the children as follows: Robert, a son, was give 100 pounds and cattle Mary, a daughter, was given the tract next to John Rogers Jane, a daughter, was given the other tract next to John Rogers Elizabeth, a daughter was given 50 acres next to John Harvey Thomas, a son 50 acres and 40 acres next to John Rogers John, a son, of 300 acres plus a colt William, a son, of 300 acres when he becomes 21 Thomas and William was given the mare. Fairfield Co., SC Estates, 6-178, Stack FA 11, stated that Jane Phillips, widow; Robert Phillips; and James McCreighton objected to paying 200 pounds in connection with the Estate of John Phillips, dated 13 August 1789. Note: Ten years later this appears to be the same John Phillips Estate which earlier involved Jane and Robert Phillips. If so, there is no mention of Robert Ellison and John Ellis and James McCreighton is a new player. CHAPTER 5 ROBERT PHILLIPS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY Robert Phillips died in Fairfield county, SC between 24 September 1791 and 14 January 1992. In the Census of 1790 of Fairfield Co., Robert Phillips, his wife, three male (over 16) and three female children were listed. This was the only Robert Phillips listed in the Census of 1790. The number of children in the census and a will written by Robert Phillips in 1791 does not perfectly match but is close. The differences in the census could be that one son had left home and one of the females was a granddaughter. On 24 September 1791 Robert Phillips wrote his will. It was witnessed by Daniel Miller, James Neely, and Henry McNeil. The will stated that Robert was weak in body and asked that his executors (Agnes, Robert Reed and David Hamiliton, his friends) provide a Christian burial. The will further states that: 1 Agnes, my wife, have a living on the plantation. 2 John, a son, to receive that parcel of land I reserved off of the parcel that I sold John Sloan, 60 acres 3. James, a son, that parcel of land, 40 acres, I received from my brother Thomas (title not received yet) William, my son, and Thomas to receive my plantation (80 acres) where I now live Thomas, my son, and William to receive my plantation when Thomas becomes of age. Betsey, my daughter, equal amount of property if wife or children marry Jane, a daughter, equal amount of property if my wife or children marry On 14 January 1792 the will was proven. On 17 January 1792, Robert and Edward Martin, and Robert Phillips were certified as appraisers of the Estate of Robert Phillips, deceased. On 30 January 1792 Robert’s will was recorded in Fairfield Co. Will Book 1, 134-35. On 4 November 1795 James Nelly appeared before James Craig swore that he was present when Robert Phillips signed, sealed, and delivered the will before the witnesses signed the will. Note : Two things about the will are of interest 1) the relationship of the Robert Phillips who was an appraiser of Robert Phillips, deceased, Estate, and 2) why James Nelly had to appear and swear that the will was valid in 1795, almost three years later. Obviously, there were at least two men named Robert Phillips at the time of Robert Phillips death. In the 1790 Census of Fairfield Co. the Phillips who were head of household were John, James and Jean Phillips. John, William, and Thomas were not in the census and the question is where were they? The James Phillips that was in the census had a wife, two sons over 16, and four sons under 16. Was this James Phillips, the Tory? Or was it James the son of Robert Phillips? CHAPTER 6 WILLIAM AND THOMAS PHILLIPS OF FAIRFIELD CO. The account of the “Tory” Phillips family mentioned that William and Thomas Phillips were living in Fairfield Co., SC when they arrived in 1770. THOMAS PHILLIPS This Thomas was obviously not the son of Robert because Robert’s son was under age in 1791. Therefore this Thomas was much older in that he was recognized as a head of household. No Thomas Phillips ever showed in the Fairfield Co. Censuses of 1790, 1800, 1810, or 1820. It is possible that he lived in an adjoining county or state or had died. Thomas was most likely the son of John Phillips and the brother of Robert Phillips. In 1791 in his will Robert Phillips stated that he had purchased 40 acres from his brother Thomas Phillips. WILLIAM PHILLIPS William Phillips was most likely the son of John Phillips and the brother of Robert Phillips. In Robert Phillips’ Will it said William was under 21 and gave Thomas and William the mare which suggested they may have lived on the same farm. On 6 November 1793 William Phillips wrote a will. David McCreight, John McVea, and D. Hamilton witnessed the will. The executors were Edward Martin and James Neely. The character of the will suggested that he was not married and had no children because everything was willed to his mother, Jane, brothers and sisters, and nephews. Jane Phillips, my mother, twenty pounds John Phillips, my nephew, 200 acres of my plantation where I live but he must pay brother and sister William Phillips, my nephew, to receive 15 pounds from John Phillips who promised to pay Mary (Phillips) Campbell, my sister, to be paid 15 pounds by brother John Phillips who promised to pay Thomas, my nephew, to receive 50 acres if he promise to pay sisters Jane and Betty Phillips John Sloane, Jr., a nephew, to receive 100 acres of the plantation where William lived (a tract adjoining Thomas Gladney's land including a spring. If he promised to pay ten pounds to the children of his sister Elizabeth over a period of seven years. Elizabeth, my sister's children, ten pounds from John Sloane Mary Campbell, five pounds from John Sloane Mary, Jane and Elizabeth my sister equally divide my personal property James, my nephew, to receive five pounds from my personal property The will was proved 14 January 1794 and was recorded 23 January 1794 The appraisers were Hugh Campbell Sr., Robert Phillips, and Robert Martin. In the settlement records it stated “ The Estate Of Thomas and William Phillips to James Rogers” for some service. This suggests that Thomas had died before William Phillips but their estates were some how tied together. The question is how and what did this mean? CHAPTER 7 THE PHILLIPS - NEELY CONNECTION It is certain that Nancy Neely married a Phillips and lived in Fairfield County, SC. James Neely, Nancy’s brother, died and left a will that tied back to Antrim County, Ireland where some of his family lived at the time of his death and named sisters, and nephews and nieces who lived in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. In attempt to identify Nancy Neely Phillips a comparison was made to the children in the will of Robert Phillips and his wife who was named Agnes. The fit was good except for the different name Agnes versus Nancy. A genealogist reviewed the data and stated that his experience with names in Ireland he found that Nancy is often the same as Agnes, similarly Mary was often called “Polly”. Nancy does not show in the Fairfield Co., SC Census of 1810 or 1820 for whatever the reason. However, if Nancy and Agnes are the same person, Agnes sold land in Fairfield Co., SC as late as 23 Apr. 1810. Neither name appears in the Giles Co., Census of 1820 or earlier. All of Nancy (Neely) Phillips’ children left SC. tax lists. JAMES NEELY’S WILL James Neely was born in Antrim County Ireland. He had a brother John, and sisters Margaret, Nancy and Elizabeth Neely. Elizabeth, James, and Nancy came to America. James lived and died in Fairfield Co., SC On 25 March 1824 James Neely wrote a will that was witnessed by J. N. Harvey, John Kelso, and Sarah Walker. It named Richard Nason and James W. Nelson, and James Bones executors. The following heirs: Named in Will John Neely, the children of John Neely of Antrim Co., Ireland a David Neely b James Neely md Sally McGown William Neely Elizabeth (Neely) Houston 2 Margaret (Neely) McGowan's children of sister Margaret of Antrim Co., Ireland a. Samuel McGowan md b. Agnes (McGown) Redmon md Mr. Redmon c. Peggy (McGowan) Brown b Ireland came to SC, in GA 1830 md Matthew Brown 3. Nancy (NEELY) Phillips , children of sister Nancy who lived in America md (Robert??) PHILLIPS John Phillips b SC d Gibson Co., IN md Mary (Polly) HARVEY William Phillips b SC d Gibson Co., IN md Elizabeth HARVEY Thomas Phillips b SC d , AR? md James Neely Phillips b SC d ca 1832 ,Lauderdale Co., AL md Mary ?? b in Ireland Elizabeth Phillips b SC d ,Giles Co., TN md Hugh Campbell Jane (Phillips) b SC d ,Lauderdale County, AL md Alexander Harvey Elizabeth Neely Harvey, children of sister Elizabeth who lived in America a. William Harvey b. Neely Harvey md Margaret Harvey c. Mary Harvey md James Neel (Neely?) d. Alexander Harvey md Jane Phillips e. Nancy Harvey md John Arnett f. Elizabeth Harvey md Andrew Neel (Neely?) g. Robert Harvey Nancy Harvey to receive $250 when she becomes of age. Elizabeth Nason to receive $50 James Sloan Nelson to receive a silver watch James Neely held notes for money borrowed: James Phillips 1825 M. Brown 1827 John Sloan Sr. 1825 John Sloan Jr. 1826 Smith Phillips 1822 James Campbell 1827 On 11 July 1828 the James Neely's will was presented for probate. Many of the heirs left SC and were scattered in several states and documents in the will identify and locate the heirs. 1830 documents to and from Lauderdale Co., AL in 1830 gave John N. Harvey power of attorney (PA) for John Arnett and wife, Nancy Harvey; Alexander Harvey and wife Jeans (Jane); Robert Harvey; James Neely Phillips; and Thomas Phillips. 1830 documents to and from Gibson Co., IN gave John Kele the PA for John PHILLIPS, deceased, his descendants Robert, Alexander, and Sarah Phillips and several children who were under age; and William Phillips, brother of John Phillips, deceased. 1832 documents to and from Gilgal, County Antrim, Ireland gave James Stuart 9 (of Pennsylvania) PA for W. E. James Neely and wife, Sally McGowan Neely; David Neely; William Neely; John Houston; Samuel McGowan; Thomas Redmond; and Rose Redmond. 1830 documents to and from Green Co., AL gave John Neely Harvey PA for William Harvey. 1830 documents to and from Giles Co., TN gave John N. Harvey PA for Hugh Campbell and wife, Elizabeth Phillips Campbell. 1830 documents to and from Hickman Co., KY gave PA to John N. Harvey for Andrew Neele and wife Betsy (late Betsy Harvey) 1830 documents to and from Gwinnette Co., GA gave PA to Richard Nason, Fairfield Co., SC for Matthew and Peggy (McGowan) Brown. Accounts: 1833 Paid John N. Harvey, Thomas Phillips, and Alexander Harvey $78.30 Richard Nason and William Phillips 26.10 John Harvey 14.51 William Harvey, Nancy Arnett (wife of John), Alexander Harvey Robert Harvey, and Elizabeth (wife of Andrew Neele) 78.58 James Neel 14.91 Richard Nason and Matthew Brown 26.10 Crawford, James Adgers, Ireland heirs 182.00 CHAPTER 8 PHILLIPS MIGRATE TO TENNESSEE WITH CAMPBELLS AND HARVEYS On Page 44 of “The History of Giles County” it stated, “ Irishtown on Silver Creek, embracing the southern part of the land lately owned by William L. Brown, on the turnpike was settled march, 1810 by Hugh Campbell. Four men by the name of Phillips (all Irish), a man names White, and one by the name of Snipes, and others; Joab Campbell came a year or two later.” The Giles Co., TN Tax List for 1812 shows the Arnett, Campbell, Harvey, and Phillips who were brothers and sisters and cousins. John Phillips (wife Mary Harvey) , James Phillips (wife Mary ______, William Phillips (wife Elizabeth Harvey), and Thomas Phillips (Elizabeth Looney?? ) Elizabeth Phillips Campbell (husband Hugh Campbell). Jane (Phillips) Harvey (husband Alexander Harvey). John Arnett, husband of Nancy Harvey Arnett. Robert Harvey, brother of Alexander Harvey, was on the list. Other Harvey families (John Harvey, William Harvey, Sr., Will Harvey, Jr., and Andrew Harvey) also lived nearby. They were probably related. In answer to a query on the Internet, documentation in Fairfield Co., SC Deed Book V, showed that on 21 August 1812, John and Thomas Phillips of GILES CO., TN sold land to John Bones of Fairfield Co., on Mill Creek, land originally granted to John Phillips on June 16, 1768 and part of a tract granted to Adam Blair on 5 Feb 1787. Mary Phillips, wife of John, and Elizabeth, wife of Thomas, signed dower rights. The answer to the query also included another entry: 1786, Feb. 10th , BK “K”, p. 361 Jennett (also referred to as Jenny and Jean) “of Mill Creek” in SC to Robert Phillips, planter of Jackson’s Creek, “for one whole year “ indenture of 80 acres part of survey of 200 acres originally granted to John Rogers, formerly of Jackson’s Creek. Wit: John Sloan and Mary Phillips. Jennet made her mark Rec. Nov. 25, 1796. Note : This land transaction might sort out who was the husband of Nancy (Neely) Phillips. That is if the land passed from John Phillips who received the grant through the family it might answer that question. Perhaps someone has already sorted out the different James, John, Robert, Thomas, and William Phillips. The Giles Co. Census of 1820 showed that John Arnett, James N. Phillips, Andrew Neale (beside James), Hugh Campbell, Alexander and Jonas Harvey (beside Campbell), and Robert B. Harvey were still in Note: It appears that the four Phillips men (Irish) who settled near Hugh Campbell were James John, Thomas, and William Phillips, Hugh Campbell’s the brothers - in - law. They came to Giles Co., TN ca 1811 and settled in Irishtown beside their brother - in - law. HUGH & ELIZABETH (PHILLIPS) CAMPBELL According to an interview with Mr. W. P. Richardson of Lauderdale Co., AL Hugh and Elizabeth Phillips Campbell lived in Giles County until their death. Hugh Campbell was born in SC on 17 March 1782.and died 14 February 1873 at Prospect, TN and is buried in the Campbell Cemetery. Hugh and Elizabeth were married before 1810 and had five children: 1) James Boon., 1810 - 1876; 2) Hugh 1813 - 1881; 3) John Polk., 1813 - 1883; 4) Son name unknown, 1817 - ?; and Gustin T. Campbell, 1819 - 1898. All of the children were born in Giles Co., TN. Elizabeth died in between March 1819 and March 1820 based on the birth of his first child by his second wife. Hugh was married a second time to Mary Snipes and their children were Thomas J., 1821 - 1890; Mary J., 1822 - 1881; Daughter name unknown, 1824 - ?; and Sarah A. Campbell 1826 - 1901. CHAPTER 9 PHILLIPS MIGRATE TO INDIANA GIBSON CO., IN By 1815 John and William Phillips moved from Giles Co., TN to Gibson Co., IN. They may have moved to KY before moving to Gibson, IN. Their first cousin, Betsy (Harvey) Neele, moved to Hickman Co., KY and her descendants were living there as late as 1830. Hickman is near Gibson Co., IN. On 19 March 1819 the Gibson Co. Probate Court appointed William Phillips, brother of John Phillips deceased, the guardian of John's minor children: Alexander, 11; Nancy, 9; Polly, 5; Jane, 2: Robert, 18and Sarah Phillips, 16. In the History of Gibson County Sarah Phillips Gardner stated that they emigrated from Fairfield Co., SC in 1813. Alexander stated that he was a native of TN. Note : Alexander stated that he was born in TN and that means that John Phillips left SC and was in TN by 1808. The 1850 Census of Gibson Co., IN showed that Alexander Phillips was in NC. JOHN PHILLIPS OF SC, TN, & GIBSON CO., IN (1780 - 1818) According to the charts of Merle J. Moore, Jr. a descendant of John Phillips of Gibson Co. IN, John was born in Fairfield Co., SC ca 1780 and died in Gibson Co., IN 12 January 1818. In 1798 he was married in SC to Mary (Polly) Harvey born in 1784 in Ireland and died in Gibson Co., IN 29 August 1847. ROBERT PHILLIPS OF FAIRFIELD CO., SC Robert Phillips of Fairfield Co., SC was the father of John Phillips. Robert was born in 1755 (place?) and died 14 January 1792 in Fairfield Co., SC. His wife was named Agnes. Note : The chart stated that Agnes was the mother of John Phillips. If this is true Agnes was the same person as Nancy Neely Phillips as documented in the James Neely Will of Fairfield Co., SC. JOHN PHILLIPS OF FAIRFIELD CO. SC (1734 - 1778) John Phillips was born in 1734 in England (?) and died on 16 October 1778 in Fairfield Co., SC. Jane was the wife of John but Jane's last name is unknown at this time. See the information in Chapter 5. WILLIAM J. PHILLIPS OF SC, TN, AND GIBSON CO., IN William was the brother of John Phillips, deceased. A chart submitted to the Williard Library , Evansville, IN by June Vore Phillips, Hazelton, IN stated that William was born in SC and died in Gibson Co., IN ca 1846. He was married to Elizabeth Harvey who was born in Ireland and died in Gibson Co., IN. They had a son, Thomas Alexander Phillips, born 23 may 1829 in Gibson Co., and died in Pike Co., IN 22 March 1876. Thomas married Harriet Davidson and they had a son, William Joseph Phillips, who was born 7 July 1855 in Gibson Co., IN and died in Pike Co.. IN on 17 October 1938. Frankie Eads of Princeton, IN submitted a chart to the Willard Library. Nancy E. Phillips, a daughter of William J. Phillips, was born ca 1828 and died in Gibson Co., IN 28 January 1872. She was married to Abraham Kirk. CHAPTER 10 PHILLIPS MIGRATE TO ALABAMA In 1830 of Lauderdale County, AL there were twelve Phillips families who were head of household: Grey, James N (50-60 years old), Jessee, John , Joseph, Josiah, Sebry, Sterling, Thomas (30-40), Thomas (40-50), William (30-40), and William B. (20-30) Phillips. The 1840 Census of Lauderdale Co., AL contained fifteen Phillips families who were head of household: Three were listed as simply J. Phillips, one as M. Phillips, and three as W. Phillips. The others names were Jack, John, Mary, Robert, Thomas, Thomas M., W. C., and W. C. Phillips, Jr. Except for James and Thomas Phillips, no documentation has been found which would link any of these Phillips families to Fairfield Co., SC. JAMES NEELY PHILLIPS Lauderdale Co., AL Court Records, dated 17 June 1826 show that James Neely and Thomas Phillips had a dispute about a loan that was made in 1820. This places them in Lauderdale Co. between 1820 and 1826. The 1830 Census of Lauderdale Co., AL shows that James Neely and Thomas Phillips families were in AL.. John Arnett, Alexander Harvey, and Robert Harvey were in Center Star, Lauderdale Co., AL. On 8 October 1832 James Neely Phillips purchased land in Center Star near Thomas Phillips. This land was also near Jack Phillips who was about the same age. No connection relationship has been proven between Jack and James and Thomas. On 21 September 1833 William C. Phillips and Alexander Harvey certified that the inventory of the Estate of James N. Phillips was current. The administration of this Estate continued through 20 January 1840. In the 1840 Census of Lauderdale Co. Mary Philips, widow of James N. Philips, was the head of household and age 50-60, with a male 30-40 (James?), female 15-20 (James’ wife), female 10-15, and female under 5 (James’ daughter?). WILLIAM CARROLL PHILLIPS William C. Phillips was born 6 December 1818 in TN and on 18 March 1901 died in Lauderdale Co., AL. On 9 November 1838 he was married to Louisa Allen born September 1823 in AL and on 16 may 1915 died at home in Lauderdale Co., AL. They are buried in the Phillips Cemetery at Center Star, AL. They had eleven children: Susan (1840), Mary (1842), Nancy (1844), William A. (1846), Elizabeth (1848), Dorah (1851), James C.. (1854), Benjamin B. (1858), Martha (1864) and John C. Phillips (1868). There is no direct evidence that William C. Phillips was the son of James Neely Phillips. The only connection is the fact that he was the administrator of the Estate. Research for a document to link the two men continues. CHAPTER 11 PHILLIPS MIGRATED TO ARKANSAS MARY PHILLIPS James Phillips’ widow apparently left AL with other family members. In HH #199 in the 1850 Census of Benton Co., AR Mary Phillips was 65 years old (b 1785) Ireland and others in the household were Martha, 42 (b 1808) SC; Betsy, 24 (1826) AL; and Tabitha, 14 (b 1836). Note : Martha and Betsy may have been children of Mary but Tabitha was probably a grandchild. She was not a child of James N. Phillips because he died ca 1832. JAMES PHILLIPS James was born in TN ca 1825. On 3 Nov. 1833 he was married to Lucinda Wilson in Lauderdale Co., AL. He was in the Benton Co., AR Census of 1850 in HH# 198 next to Mary Phillips. It listed James, 35 and wife Lucinda, 32, both born in TN. Children: Elisha A., 13 born AL, and James, 11, Robert, 9, John, 7, Thomas, 5, Able, 3, and Frances , 1, all born in AR. James and Lucinda were in the 1860 census of Benton Co. with children Liza, Robert, John, Thomas, Abraham, Francis, Elizabeth, Jasper, and Abraham Phillips. Note : James Phillips, son of James Neely,Phillips, stated in the Census of 1850 that he was born in TN in 1825. If this is correct the Phillips moved from TN to AL in 1825 THOMAS PHILLIPS Research on Thomas Phillips of AR was done by Martin Jarrell of Granbury, TX. His research showed that Thomas Phillips was born in 1791 in SC and died in Benton Co., AR after 1850. Thomas married Elizabeth. In a visit to Benton Co., AR to follow-up on Jarrell’s work, it was learned from a History of Benton Co., AR “Cornerstone Families” that Elizabeth’s last name was Looney. Thomas and Elizabeth’s son, Thomas Alexander Phillips, married Mary Frances Kendrick, daughter of Obediah and Patsy Kendrick. They had seven children: Martha Ann, George Lafayette, William Thomas, Robert Woodrow, Susan Arbella, and Columbus Monroe Phillips. Their children were: Female (1810-20), William C. (1815), Female (1815-20), Female (1820-25), Wilson (1820-25 AL died in Washington Co., AR), Female (1825-30), Nancy (1825-30), Female (1840), and Alexander (1835-37 AL died in Wash. Co., AR) Jarrell worked his line William C. Phillips and thought he was the son of James Neely Phillips. William C. Phillips married Nancy French. Six children were identified: John, Wilson, James Alexander, Thomas, and Robert William Phillips. He showed that Wilson married Sarah Jane Terry and had children: Marinda (md Frank Weathers), Medora (md Martin Jarrell), Rufus Wilson, (md Edna Jones), Alice J., Mary Ellen Md Joe Davis), William Henry, Nancy H., John A., Susan Pearl (md Frank Hughes), J. R., Thomas Harrison (md Maude Wilson), Claude Elmore (md Brady Fletcher) and Goodhue Phillips (md Rosa Mills). MASON PHILLIPS Mason Phillips was born on 8 May 1800 in SC and died near Lowell, AR on 27 August 1877 in Benton Co., AR. On 13 February 1825 Mason married Deborah Kendrick (in Lauderdale Co., AL) who was born 2 February 1802 and died 3 September 1863 in Benton Co., AR.. They are buried in the Phillips Cemetery. They had eleven children: John C. (1825 AL), Mary E. (1827 AL), Bransom (1829 AL), Benjamin W. (1831 AL), William C. (1833 AR), Mason (1836 AR), Rebecca (1837 AR), Deborah (1839 AR), Robert B. (1842 AR), Amanda (1844), Seaborn G. (1848 AR), and Susan E. Phillips (1850 AR). Note : Jarrell thought that Mason was a son of James Neely Phillips. The name Mason is used in the Jack Phillips line of Lauderdale Co., AL but was never used in any other line. REFERENCES Each statement is backed by a document or interview. Opinion or speculation is in the form of a note to to point out the difference. Charts and information was taken as face value. No checking was done unless something stood out as needing to be checked. 1. South Carolina Department & Archives, Pamphlet, march 1991 3 State Plats of SC 1784 - 1840, copied by H. Shannon Phillips, Sr (HSP)., SC 4. South Carolina Jury List, Mary Warren, Archives Ref. FZ68W52, HSP Notes 5. Abstract of SC Wills, 1760 - 1784, C. T. Moore, SC Archives, HSP Notes 6. Index of Deeds of Province and State 1719 - 1785, Archives Ref. F268.H60, HSP Notes Revolutionary War Claims - Pensions, partial list copied by HSP, SC Archives 7. History of Fairfield County, SC USGenWEb Project 8. History of Presbyterian Church In SC, Dr. Howe 9. The Phillips Family, a paper copied at the SC Archives Note : I believe Jack was their cousin. He was married and in Lawrence Co., TN in 1816 when his second son, Wilson was born. At this time Lawrence was part of Giles Co. I believe Jack had a brother named Mason Phillips who in 1825 married Debbie Kendrick in Lauderdale Co., AL. By 1840 Mason moved to Benton Co., AR. Reference 5] [Reference 6] [Reference 7] [Reference 8] [Reference 9] [10] [12]anters from the low country. [12]O [Reference 13] ps’ children left SC. [Reference 14]1. 2. 3. [Reference 15] [Reference 16] [Ref. 17] Robert B. Harvey. [Ref. 18] [19] [Ref. 20] [14] [Ref. 21] [Ref. 22] [Ref. 23] [24] [Ref. 25] [Ref. 26][Ref 27][Ref. 28] [29] [29] [29] [30] [29] (DRAFT) 2. History of SC 3. 4. 5 6 7. 8. Review of Phillips Books in SC Archives 9. Review of John Phillips Workbooks, Cabin MD 10 Tory HSP 11.12.Rose Marie Jennings Papers, Ft. Worth, TX - abstract of wills - HSP copies of wills James Neely Will, obtained from SC Archives 15. History of Giles Co., TN Giles Co., TN Tax List Ann Davis Answer to SC Query on Internet Giles Co., TN Census 1820 W. P. Richardson Papers and Interview Lauderdale Co., AL History Gibson Co., IN 21. Merle J. Moore, Jr. Charts of John Phillips, Gibson Co, IN 22. June Vore Phillips, Charts of William Phillips, Gibson Co., IN 23. Frankie Eads, Charts of Nancy E. Phillips, Gibson Co., IN Lauderdale Co., AL Census 1830 Lauderdale Co., AL Census 1840 U. S. Land Records & Lauderdale Co., AL Land Records - HSP Notes Lauderdale Co. AL Estate Records John “Jack” Phillips and Allied Families - H Shannon Phillips, Sr. Martin Jarrell Research and Papers History Benton Co., AR H. SHANNON PHILLIPS, SR. Email Address: Sphill9678@aol.com DATE: 02 NOV 1997 BARWICK / PHILLIPS[Ed note - his mention of Phillips Book of Middle TN appears not to be the same as what is above/jm] Did I tell you that I wrote a PHILLIPS book on the PHILLIPS of Middle TN - a general approach and the remainder of the book concentrates on John PHILLIPS b ca 1750 Rev. Soldier in the NC Line, in 1824 applied for pension there and died in Lawrence Co., TN. I tried to tie John "Jack" PHILLIPS, my mother's Phillips Line, to the Rev soldier. Jack b ca 1784 in NC or SC d. 1868 Laud. Co., AL. I belive Jack was somehow tied to James BARWICK family in the Darlington SC District in late 1700's. The name BARWICK is in the family names handed down. An Elizabeth PHILLIPS did marry James BARWICK in SC. At first I thought Jack and James Neely PHILLIPS were brothers. John, James, Thomas all lived close to each other in Center Star, AL. Then I found that James' brother went to Gibson Co, TN and died there in 1818. So now believe Jack may have been a cousin. Anyway thought you may have something on this line. DATE: 14 OCT 1997 CLARK / HEIRONIMUS / McCONNELL / STORMONT / STRICKLANDGibson Co mystery. My g-grandmother, Francis Adelaide CLARK, born somewhere in Indiana on 16 Jun 1850. On 4 Apr 1869, she married John T. HEIRONIMUS in Gibson Co. and died there in Mackey, Gibson Co on 8 Jul 1936. Who were her parents? She had five children: 1. Emily b ca 1871 m Wm McCONNELL in 1887 (living in Oakland City 1936); 2. Ida b 6 Dec 1872 m Wm M STRICKLAND in 1897; My grandmother, Ida HEIRONIMUS STRICKLAND, lived most of her adult life in Urbana IL; 3. Millie b ca 1876 m Henry STRICKLAND 1897 (living in Mackey 1936); 4. Alice b 1880 m James STORMONT 1899 (living in Jackson MI in 1936; and 5.Walter m Myrtle ? (living in Terre Haute in 1936). Francis Adelaide CLARK HEIRONIMUS buried Providence Baptist Church Cemetary. DATE: 01 OCT 1997 BAILEY / GILLIHAN / METCALF(query removed at request of author -- photo was no longer needed) DATE: 03 OCT 1997 ANNIS / CARPENTER / PAYTON / PEYTONSearching for information on Martha PAYTON, born c1858, parents Nimrod PAYTON and
Catherine CARPENTER, in Floyd County, Indiana. Martha's daughter, Emma PAYTON, m Luther
ANNIS in 1892 in Pike Co. Indiana. Trying to find Emma PAYTON'S father's name, and any
relatives. DATE: 04 OCT 1997 FULLING / KRAMERI'm looking for information on the descendents or ancestors of Heinrich KRAMER born in Prussia on June 27 1833. His children were: Dan KRAMER b.@1864, WIlliam KRAMER b. @1866, Henry C. KRAMER B. Oct 20 1872., Fred KRAMER b. Nov. 4 1876, John KRAMER b. @ 1879, Anna KRAMER b. 1870, and Frank KRAMER b. May 6 1868 (this was my Great Grandfather.) Heinrich's wife's name was Mary. She was married a second time to a FULLING.. Heinrich and Mary are buried in Tabor Church Cemetary out on Hwy 68 East of Haubstadt.. I'd appreciate any info on any of their descendents and and info on the FULLING Mary KRAMER married. I also am looking for the maiden name of Mary... DATE: 06 OCT 1997 FOLEY / ROBLINGI am looking for the parents of James William FOLEY b. 1917 , m. Hestaline ROBLING. James and Hestaline lived in GIBSON CO. IN. He was born in Alton, Il. I think his parents are William FOLEY and Harriett_________? What is Harriett's maiden name? and who are the parents of William? Did they live in GIBSON CO. In. at any time OR were they from Ill.? DATE: 07 OCT 1997 ANDERSON / ELMORE / FARMER / LINDSEY / MILLS / MONTGOMERY / MUSICK / PEARCE / STAPLETON / WOODLANDI am searching for information on Catherine/Edward STAPLETON and their children. Catherine/Edward in Knox Co about 1808. Then listed in Gibson Co. Appreciate info on any of the following: Catherine/Edward Stapleton John/Nancy PEARCE/Stapleton Joshua/Elizabeth ELMORE/Stapleton Frederick/Jane MUSICK/Stapleton Edward Stapleton Jr James Stapleton Walter/Cloie Stapleton/ANDERSON Joseph/Patsey MONTGOMERY/Stapleton Also FARMER, LINDSEY, MILLS, WOODLAND DATE OCT 2, 1997 GRIGSBY / LANDI am doing research on my LAND family that settled in Gibson Co in the early 1830's. I have found out that my great grandfather, Abraham LAND (the second), got a divorce from his first wife, Mary GRIGSBY, about 1865-67. In researching the divorce records, did you come across that name? I did go to the court house in Princeton a couple of summers ago and found nothing. Thanks so much. Helen Keusch DATE: OCT 3, 1997 HISTORY OF GIBSON CO, IN (1914) / PAVEY / UNDERGROUND RRI was trying to find out when the PAVEY family came to Gibson Co. I beleive all PAVEY's are related. My sisters and I were raised on a farm in Oakland City. I have a 1200 page book "The History of Gibson County" printed in 1914. I'm in California but my sister has it for safe keeping. She live in Gibson Co. My name is John M. Pavey. My sister has the book, but does not have a computer. I will have her take a look to see who wrote and published it, etc. My grandfather told me he got the book as a gift in the '20's and that there was only ten made. There are several bios. in that book with pics. The book is in fine condition except for the binder. It tells about the Underground RR in Gibson Co., the Erie canal, railroad tracks in the middle of the White river near the mouth. I've seen them. As you can tell I've read the book and there is a lot of info in it. It will tell you where family cabins were at in the 1820 around the county and forts. Wray radio sits on the site of one of them the best I can figure. Well I've bored you. Enough for now, until next time. John Pavey DATE: OCT 3, 1997 CRABTREE / EDWARD / GRIGSBY / LANDI have much of the same material you e-mailed me. I was curious if you ran across any LAND/GRIGSBY divorces between 1865-1867. I don't know if the divorce was filed in Gibson or Posey Co. Abe LAND was a resident of Gibson and married Mary GRIGSBY in Gibson Co. in 1865 after he came home from the Civil War. He married Narcissa CRABTREE in April of 1867 in Posey Co. Abe and Narcissa are my great-grandparents. I always thought that Mary died maybe in childbirth because Abe and Narcissa's first child came 6 months before they were married and that Narcissa raised the baby as her own. But a distant cousin told me differently and had the divorce court records, but not with her at that time. The stork seemed to have arrived a little early for Abe and Narcissa. I have searched both court houses in Princeton and Mt. Vernon for the divorce records, found interesting items but not what I am looking for. And the distant cousin seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth. If you do come across the records, please e-mail me. And are you still wanting biographies of Gibson Co. settlers? I think I now know enough to write one for Abe and Narcissa, and his father who also was Abraham and Sara EDWARDS LAND. They settled in Johnson Twp--about 1 mile east of New Liberty in the early 1830's. The LAND in Gibson Co belong to Abraham and Sara. The Richard LAND is a cousin, I think. Thanks for answering. Helen Keusch DATE: OCT 11, 1997 MILLER / ROBLINGAm interested in info on: Elizabeth Caroline ROBLING b. abt 1826 married Alexander MILLER on 6 Apr 1856 in Pike Co. Does anyone have info on parents as well? Thanks - AleckT@aol.com DATE: OCT 14, 1997 GILLESPIE / KELL / KING / PIERCE / SMITH / STEWART / WHITEMy line of GILLESPIEs were there from about 1843-1858 they married into these lines: STEWART, KELL, WHITE, KING, PIERCE, SMITH. Do you have any information on these families? My ancestor was John GILLESPIE, Patoka Township 1850 census. Thanks, Mark Gillespie |