Williamsburg County, South Carolina - Chapter 19: Old Wills and Notes on Them, 1923

From 1805 until 1835, nearly all of the men of Williams¬ burg, who had served in the Revolutionary War under General Francis Marion, died. Almost every old man who died in Williamsburg during that period had been a soldier in the War of the Revolution. The only migra¬ tions to this district during that period were some officers and men of General Greene's army who liked this country when they saw it and settled here immediately after they were discharged from the service.

Here follow some notes gathered from the wills of these ancient warriors and from other dependable sources. From these notes on wills and from others on preceding pages, probably three-fourths of the present inhabitants of Williamsburg may trace their ancestry to original settlers of 1735.

The will of Edward Howard was the first one recorded in Williamsburg District. It was dated December 29, 1805, and proved before David McClary, ordinary, Feb¬ ruary 24, 1806. In this will, he mentions his brother, William Howard, and his nephew, John Howard. John Scott, of Kingstree, and John Scott, of Cedar Swamp, were appointed executors. Witnesses, John Burgess and William McCullough. Inventory of the estate was made by James McFadden, Thomas McCrea, Jr., and John McCullough.

The second will recorded in Williamsburg records was that of Susannah V. Mouzon, spinster, who died Septem¬ ber 15, 1817. This was a holograph will. She left all of her property to her sister, Anne Mouzon. The ear witnesses to this will were Elizabeth Mouzon, Mary B. Mouzon, and James G. McGill.

The will of Isaac Barrineau, Sr., of Black River, is dated February 24, 1806. He mentions Ferreby, his wife; his daughters, Margaret Lifrage, Nancy Hinson, Levina Bradshaw, Sarah Barrineau, and Margaret Barrineau; and his sons, Jesse, Isaac, and Mandewell. He appointed William Lifrage and Arthur Barrineau his ex¬ ecutors. Witnesses, William Flagler, Jesse Barrineau, and James Bradshaw. Appraisement made by James Campbell, Robert Frierson, Jr., and James G. McGill.

The will of Solomon Rhodus is dated September 18, 1804. He mentions his wife, Nancy Rhodus; his brother, William Rhodus; the heirs of his brothers, Nathaniel, David, and John; and the heirs of his sister, Mary, and of his sister, Patience Hill. He also mentions his sister, Anne Perrett. This will is witnessed by Jonathan Bostwick and Martha Fluitt. Appraisement made by Wil¬ liam McCullough, John Hickson, and William McConnell.

George Burrows made his will July 5, 1797. He men¬ tions his sons, William and George Washington. His executors were William Burrows, Charles Williams, George McCutchen, and James Campbell. Witnesses, George Dickey, Sarah Dickey, Sr., Sarah Dickey, Jr. Ap¬ praisement by John James, John Winter, and Hugh Mc¬ Cutchen.

John D. Burgess dated his will June 30, 1806. His beneficiaries were his brother-in-law, George Cooper; his mother, Margaret Burgess; his sisters, Jane M. Magda¬ lene, Mary Ann Elizabeth, Louisa, Caroline Sophia, and Pomelia. His executors were Dr. William Dollard, Hugh McCutchen, and Thomas P. Davis. Witnesses, William Cooper, J. P. Montgomery, and Frank Walsh.

James Gowdy's will is dated December 15, 1806. He left his property to his children, Mary Frances, and James Malcolmson. In case of the death of these two children, his estate was to be divided between the chil¬ dren of his brother, Ebenezer Gibson, and the children of his sister, Frances McConnell. Executors, Gavin Witherspoon and James McBride. Witnesses, Jonathan Bostwick, William Frierson, and Peter Morland. Ap¬ praisement made by Robert P. Witherspoon, William Frierson, and James Witherspoon.

Ebenezer Gibson's will is dated August 1, 1806. He mentions his son, Ebenezer; his daughter, Frances; his grandchildren, James Malcolmson Gowdy and Mary Gowdy; his son-in-law, William McConnell; his daughter, Frances McConnell ; and his grandsons, Ebenezer Frank¬ lin McConnell and William Gibson McConnell. His ex¬ ecutors were John Watson, James Tisdale, and William McCullough. Witnesses, Robert Cantley, Mary Cantley, and Thomas Gibson. Appraisement made by Gavin Witherspoon, William McCullough, and James McBride.

William McElveen's will was not dated but was proveu January 19, 1807. He mentions his wife, Margaret; his sons, William, James, Henry, and Thomas; his daugh¬ ters, Mary Ann, Margaret, and Jane; and his daughterin-law, Eleanor Matthews and her son, John. Execu¬ tors, William and James McElveen, William James Cooper, and Robert Gregg. Appraisement made by John James, Samuel Scott, and Benjamin Britton.

John Gotea, Sr., dated his will March 24, 1818. The beneficiaries were his wife, Elizabeth; his son, George Cooper Gotea; and his daughter, Eleanor, who married Douglass. Executors, Hugh McCutchen, Alexander Mc- Knight, and William Gibson, Jr. Witnesses, T. M. Brown, William Gibson, and John McKnight.

Anne Spring's will is dated February 10, 1807. The beneficiaries were her son, Cornelius; her daughter, Anne Byrd; granddaughter, Orpha Byrd. Witnesses, John McCallister, John Rodgers, and Margaret Rodgers. Pro¬ ven before John Nesmith, J. Q. Appraisement made by Robert Cade, Robert McCallister, and John McCallister.

William McElroy's will is dated December 30, 1806. The beneficiaries were: sons, John, Andrew, and William; daughter, Elizabeth; his six younger children, Mary, Jane Tisdale, James, Margaret McConnell, Sarah Dobein, and Samuel Adair. His wife, Jane, and Robert L. Wither¬ spoon were made his executors. Witnesses, Gavin Wither¬ spoon, Joseph Witherspoon, and Ebenezer Gibson. Ap¬ praisement made by Gavin Witherspoon, John Watson, and Ebenezer Gibson.

John Gibson's will is dated November 21, 1807. The beneficiaries were his wife, Elander; sons, William, John, George, Thomas, James; and his stepchildren, John and Jane Gotea, children of John Go tea, deceased. Execu¬ tors: his wife, Jane Gotea, William Gibson, and Alexan¬ der McKnight, and Hugh McCutchen. Witnesses, James McConnell, Mary McConnell, and William Hitch. Ap¬ praisement made by William Burrows, James McConnell, and Alexander Scott.

William J. Cooper's will is dated February 3, 1808. The beneficiaries are his wife, Jane; daughter, Mary; son, George; daughter, Nancy McCottry Cooper and one other child not named. He gave the Presbyterian Church at Indiantown $800.00 and the estate of Robert McCottry, one sulky. Executors, wife, Jane; brother, George Cooper; Hugh McCutchen and Joseph McCottry. Wit¬ nesses, David Gordon, John Winter, and Thomas Mc¬ Cutchen. Appraisement made by John James, George McCutchen, and Thomas McCrea, Sr.

John McCallister's will is dated June 28, 1806. The beneficiaries were his four oldest children, John, Charles, William, and Anne. He mentions his younger sons, Ezekial and Sampson; his younger daughters, Sarah and Mary; his son-in-law, David Lee; and his sister, Ann Spring; and his wife, Catherine. Executors, James Graham, William Graham, and William McCallister. Witnesses, John McBride, William McCutchen, and Elam

Stephen Owens' will is dated April 20, 1808. The beneficiaries were his brother, Peter Owens; sisters, Mary Hannah, Jane Price, Cemmy Johnson, Ann Haselden, and Elizabeth Haselden. The heirs of his deceased bro¬ ther, Zacine Owens, and James Hanna, husband of his sister, Lucy, deceased, and Edward Johnson, husband of his sister, Ann. Executors, Peter Owens, Samuel and John Haselden, and John Price. Witnesses, James Dobbin, Henry Snow, and Thomas Jenkins. Appraise¬ ment made by WTlliam Johnson, Sr., William James, and William Johnson, Jr.

James G. Calhoun's will is dated August 6, 1808. The beneficiaries were his wife, not named; son, William Alexander McKnight Calhoun ; children of his sister, Ruth Durant, except Jane C. Bellune who has already been provided for; and the children of his sisters, Ann Brown and Mary Rodgers. Executors, Alexander McKnight, Sr., William Burrows, and Nathaniel Snow. Witnesses, James McGinney, A. L. McGregor, and Samuel Grier. Appraisement made by Samuel Nesmith, John Graham, and George Cooper, Sr.

Eliphalet H. Burdick's will is dated September 2, 1820. The beneficiaries were his brother, Elam C. Burdick; Elizabeth M. Hewitt, Sarah Hewitt, John J. Hewitt, Fran¬ cis Marion Hewitt, Thomas N. Hewitt, and Anna Hewitt, his aunt Mary's children. Executors, uncle William J. Burrows, and aunt Mary Hewitt. Witnesses, John Tharp, Robert Wisner, and James Gibson.

John Keels dated his will April 27, 1818. The bene¬ ficiaries were his wife, Mary Keels; sons, Peter R., James W., Richard T., and Robert F., daughter, Mary Maria. Witnesses, Benjamin Blanchard, William F. Blanchard, and William M. McDonald.

Robert Gamble's will is dated December 5, 1809. His only son, James Gamble, is mentioned. Executors, bis son, James Gamble, and his nephew, James Burgess. Witnesses, William H. Mouzon, Mary Mouzon, and James G. McGill.

Patrick Cormick, of the village of Williamsburg, dated his will June 11, 1820. He mentions his wife and three children, Ann, Jane, and Elizabeth, and one other child not named. Mrs. Cormick is made sole executrix, and Thomas P. Davis, Esq., is designated in the will as her legal adviser. Witnesses, James Bradley, T. D. Singleton, and Joseph Adams.

Hugh Graham's will is dated October 11, 1809. The beneficiaries were his wife, Sevil Graham; his sons, John Graham, William Graham, and James Graham and his daughters, Sarah Graham, Elizabeth McCallister, Sevil Hathhorn, Ann, Jean, Hester, and Mary. Executors, his wife, Sevil ; his son, William Graham, and William Graham, Esq. Witnesses, James Myers, Philip McRae, and William Dick. Appraisers, Philip McRae, Solomon McClam, and William Duke.

Benjamin Durant's will is dated January 3, 1810. He mentions his wife, Mary; his son, John; and his daugh¬ ters, Hannah Fleming and Martha Mary. Executors, his wife, Mary, and George Chandler. Witnesses, Robert Frierson, Jr., Margaret Hamilton, and David Benton. Appraisers, Robert Frierson, Jr., Martin Staggers, and William Douglass.

James Zuill of Willtown dated his will March 20, 1810. He mentions his wife, Margaret. He gives to his son, John Zuill, his real and personal estate in the parish of Belpon, in North Britain (Scotland.) He refers to John and Jane Pressley as "my two little children." His excutors were his wife, Margaret, and Thomas McCon¬ nell. Witnesses, William Hitch, David Martin, and

Joseph McKee dated his will March 23, 1810. He mentions his wife ; his daughter, Elizabeth ; his grandson, John White; his granddaughter, Elizabeth McClary; his grandson, Samuel M. Knox; his grandchildren by his daughter, Elizabeth Fleming, wife of James Fleming. He mentions his father, Archibald McKee. Executors, his wife, his brother, John Shaw, and his nephews, Robert and Thomas Witherspoon. Witnesses, John R. McClary, Roger Wilson, and Roger G. Cantley. Appraisers, Gavin Witherspoon, John McClary, and Hugh Wilson.

Henry Price dated his will April 27, 1810. His wife, Margaret, and her sons, William and Hugh McFaddin, are mentioned. Witnesses, James McFaddin, John Mont¬ gomery, and William D. Scott.

Elizabeth McKee's will is dated July 2, 1810. The beneficiaries were Peter, David, and William Shaw, neph¬ ews; Elizabeth, Lillie, and Sarah, nieces. Witnesses, Jannet Austin and Samuel M. Knox.

William Buford's will is dated October 25, 1810. The beneficiaries were his son, William June; his daughters, Emma Corbett, wife of William Richardson, Esq. ; Frances Fraser, wife of Reverened Hugh Fraser; and Elizabeth, wife of John S. Richardson, Esq. Executors, his son and three sons-in-law. Witnesses, T. D/. Singleton, Daniel McDonald, and William Lesesne. In a codi¬ cil, he mentions Peter Fraser, his grandson. Appraisers, Daniel McDonald, John Blakely, and John Watson.

Thomas Rodgers dated his will April 12, 1811. The beneficiaries were Margaret Rodgers, his wife; daughter, Mary Ann Rodgers; and his sons, William and David Rodgers. Executors, Captain John Scott and John Matthews, Jr. Appraisers, William Wilson, George Mc¬ Connell Fulton, and Samuel Fulton.

Jane James dated her will April 16, 1811. She men¬ tions her sons, John, William, and Samuel; grandsons, Robert Sidney, James Edwards, and John Benoni, sons of Robert Witherspoon; granddaughter, Jane Wilson, wife of William Wilson; granddaughter, Sarah Jane James, daughter of son, William. Executors, John, Wil¬ liam, and Samuel James. Witnesses, William Ervin, Colwell Crawford, and William Johnson, Jr.

Paul Michau's will is dated December 30, 1811. The beneficiaries were his daughters, Ann, Dorothy, and Char¬ lotte; his son, Alexander Michau; his daughter, Lyda Singletary, and his grandson, Isaac Samuel Singletary. The executors were his nephews, Samuel Perdreau and John Perdreau, and his son, Alexander Michau. Wit¬ nesses, Hugh Fraser, Alexander Glass, and Frances Fra¬ ser. Appraisers, Henry H. Bostwick, Solomon Budden, and John Arnett.

Isaac Matthews dated his will 1811. His sons, John and Isaac; his daughter, Ann, wife of Captain John Screven; his daughter, Sarah, wife of William Lester, and his daughters, Jane and Mary; are mentioned. Ex¬ ecutors, his two sons and his two sons-in-law. Witnesses, Thomas Scott, Moses Matthews, and Robert Lowry.

Dr. John Graham dated his will February 13, 1813. Dr. Graham was one of the wealthiest men in the county. He left no descendants. Just before the Revolutionary War, his mother, with her three small boys, migrated from Chester, Pa., to Fayetteville, North Carolina, where they lived a number of years. Dr. Graham studied medicine and settled on Black River near Kingstree. His two brothers remained in North Carolina and one of them later became a general in the War of the Revolution and the other, Secretary of the Navy. From these two men have descended many distinguished Grahams of the State of North Carolina. Dr. Graham was buried in the Williamsburg cemetery.

John McNicholl Connor dated his will April 10, 1813. The beneficiaries were his wife, Susannah ; his daughters, Ann and Sarah, and an unborn child. Executors, Joseph Horton, John Keels, and his wife, Susannah. Witnesses, William Lesesne, Benjamin Blanchard, and David Brun¬ son. Appraisers, Charles F. Lesesne, Francis Cordes, and John Keels.

John McMurray dated his will April 2, 1813. He re¬ quests that he be buried in James G. McGill's burying ground. In his will, he mentions his wife, Sarah Strong; his brother, James McMurray; and his daughter, Mary Ann. He refers to his mother but does not name her. Executors, William H. Bostwick, Elijah H. Bostwick, and Elizabeth McMurray. Appraisers, William Flagler, Martin Staggers, and Samuel Fluitt.

Captain Joseph Coachman's will is dated September 7, 1813. The beneficiaries were his wife, Margaret; his daughters, Mary Lynch Simons and Hannah Greene; and his sons, Benjamin and Isaac. Executors, his wife, Margaret, and his brother, John Coachman. Witnesses, T. M. Brown, Samuel Fluitt, and T. D. Singleton. Ap¬ praisers, T. D. Singleton, Gavin Witherspoon, and Robert Wilson.

ficiaries were his wife, Elizabeth; his children, Paul, James, Samuel, Esther, and Sarah. Executors, Alexan¬ der Glass, Samuel Perdreau, and wife, Elizabeth. Wit¬ nesses, Caleb Charles Lenud, Joseph Logan, and Benja¬ min Guerry.

Jacob Coleman's will is not dated. He mentions his wife, Susannah; grandson, Jacob W. Williams; his daughters, Susannah Coleman, Elizabeth Murphy, Marga¬ ret Barrineau, and Hetty Williams. He mentions the heirs of his son, George, deceased, and his grandson, George, son of Samuel Coleman. Witnesses, John Stag¬ gers, Isaac Montgomery, and Christian Rae.

John Hickson's will is dated June 15, 1813. He men¬ tions his son, Moses; his daughters, Ann Bostwick and Elizabeth Hawkins, and his three youngest children, James, Solomon Rhodus, and Richard Sessions. Wit¬ nesses, Nathaniel McCullough, Daniel J. Williams, and William Miller. Appraisers, Nathaniel McCullough, Wil¬ liam Dobbin, and John Sessions.

James Barr's will is dated June 21, 1812. He mentions his son, John, and his heirs; daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband, Hugh Hanna; grandchildren, George Alex¬ ander Barr and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Barr, children of son, Daniel, deceased; daughter, Jane, and her sons, George and James. Witnesses, Samuel McGill, Edward

Hannah Paisley's will is dated September 12, 1815. She mentions her daughter, Sarah, wife of William Gamble; daughter, Susannah, wife of John Matthews, Jr.; granddaughter, Sarah Hannah Adaline Matthews; grandson, Samuel McGill Gamble. Executors, Samuel R. Mouzon, John Matthews, Jr., and William Taylor, of Sumter District. Witnesses, William Wilson, Samuel

Janet Scott's will is dated December 2, 1815. She mentions her daughters, Janet Burgess and Elizabeth Scott; granddaughter, Janet Martha Lemira Burgess; son, John Scott, Jr. Witnesses, Thomas Burgess, Mary M. Patterson, and John McCottry. Appraisers, John Montgomery, John McLaurin, and William McCullough.

Eliphalet H. Hewitt's will is dated January 16, 1816. He mentions his wife, Mary Hewitt, daughter of John Burrows; daughter, Jane M. Hewitt; and other children are mentioned in the will but not named. Executors, Mary Hewitt, William J. Burrows, James McElveen, and Hugh McCutchen. Witnesses, Sarah Burdick, George McConnell, Sr., and Daniel H. Gillespie. Appraisers, James Gibson and Thomas Burrows.

James Bradley : 's will is dated January 1, 1816. He mentions his wife, Mary; son, Samuel, to whom he gives a tract of land granted to his father, Samuel Bradley; daughters, Mary Stewart, Sarah, Janet Martha ; his sons, William Wilson, Robert, and James, to whom he gives a tract of land granted to his grandfather, James Brad¬ ley. Witnesses, Moses Matthews, Robert J. Wilson, and Mary S. Wilson. Appraisers, John Fulton, Moses Mat¬ thews, and George McConnell.

John Fleming's will is dated January 20, 1816. He mentions his wife, Anne Fleming; his youngest son, Pinckney, and refers to other sons without naming them. He refers to his daughters, Elizabeth Hamilton McCul¬ lough and Jane Bennet Snowden. Executors, his sons, William, Thomas, and John McCullough, and Alexander McCrea. Witnesses, James Fleming and James Daniel. Appraisers, John Scott, Jr., William McCullough, and Abner Brown.

James Burgess dated his will May 27, 1806. He men¬ tions his wife, Margaret, and "his sons and daughters," not named. Executors, Margaret, "my wife and my son, John Burgess." Witnesses, Raphael Bell, William Dol¬ lard, and J. B. Cummings. Estate appraised by William Dollard, Daniel Epps, and Samuel R. Mouzon, in June, 1816.

James McConnell dated his will January 25, 1816. He mentions his wife, Mary; children, George, Thomas, Janet Dick, Mary McCottry, Elizabeth Gotea, and Sarah Mc¬ Connell. He mentions also in his will John Gotea, Mat¬ thew Ailing, Susan Gibson, James McConnell Dick, and Elender Gotea. Executors, George and Thomas McCon¬ nell, Robert McCottry, and John Gotea. Witnesses, William Hiddleston, Jr., John Lane, and Susannah Gib¬ son. Appraisers, William Hiddleston, Jr., John Gam¬ ble, and John Pressley.

James McBride's will is dated February 10, 1816. He mentions his wife, Elizabeth; his son, John Dobbin Mc¬ Bride; his daughters, Rebecca Frances and Mary Ann. Executors, cousin William Wilson, Samuel McBride, Samuel M. Witherspoon, William Dobbin, and John M. Witherspoon. ? Witnesses, Ebenezer Gibson, James M. Gowdy, and Francis Gibson.

Thomas McCrea, Jr., dated his will February 25, 1816. He mentions his wife, Mary; his three children, Mary Ann, Susannah, and Thomas Armstrong. Executors, wife, Mary, Alexander McCrea, and James McFaddin. Witnesses, James McFaddin, Alexander McCrea, and John Scott, Jr. Appraisers, John Scott, Jr., James Mc- Elveen, and James Montgomery.

William Campbell's will is dated February 27, 1816. He mentions his wife, Mary; son, William McKnight Campbell. Executors, wife, Mary; brother, James, and William Salters. Witnesses, J. B. Cummings, Alexander McKnight, and James Graham. Appraisers, George Mc- Cutchen, Alexander McKnight, and Samuel Scott.

Moses Benton's will is dated October 15, 1816. He mentions his children, Mary, Simon, Ann, and Sarah. Executors, his friends and brothers-in-law, Simon and Isaac Timmons. Witnesses, James Myers, Moses Benton, Jr., and William Timmons. Appraisers, Benjamin Tur¬ ner, William Turner, and John Coward.

Abner Smith's will is dated February 1, 1816. He mentions his sons, Abner, Simon, James, and Pat; daughters, Mollie, Mary Ann Elizabeth Garland, and Drusila Nancy Becky; and Mollie, his wife. Executors, John Steele, Abner Smith, Mollie Smith, and William Graham. Witnesses, William Graham, Mary Taylor Graham, and Aaron F. Graham. Appraisers, James Gra¬ ham, Andrew Patterson, Robert Green, and Bryant Cambrahan.

George McConnell, Sr., dated his will August 6, 1816. He mentions his granddaughter, Jane M. Hewitt, (proviso - "that Jane M. Hewitt shall not marry either Elam Cheeseborough Burdick, Eliphalet Herbert Burdick, or Frederick Allen Burdick, in which case, my granddaugh¬ ter shall not inherit anything) ; sister, Rachael McCon¬ nell; nephew, George McConnell, son of James McCon¬ nell; and nephews, James, Robert, and Thomas McCon¬ nell; niece, Eleanor Gotea. Executors, nephews, George McConnell and William Wilson and Rachael McConnell. Witnesses, Elam J. Mills, John Matthews, Sr., and John Lane. Appraisers, James Bradley, W. P. McConnell, and Thomas Burrows.

Alexander Glass dated his will April 15, 1816. He mentions his wife, Elizabeth; children, not named; the children of my sister, Avagale Wilson, deceased, wife of Robert Wilson, namely, Thomas, Avagale, and Margaret Wilson. Executors, Thomas Witherspoon, and Colonel William Salters. Witnesses, Robert Sutton, John Fort, and C. S. Osborne. Appraisers, Robert Sutton, Alexander Michau, and John Perdreau.

Mary Stretch's will is dated October 26, 1808. She mentions her grandson, William Newman Murrell; nieces, Elizabeth Todd, Agnes Brown, and Mary Campbell ; and her nephew, William Campbell. Witnesses, T. D. Singleton, M. M. Singleton, and Isaac Nelson.

William Moore's will is dated February 16, 1810. He mentions his daughter, Sarah Lane, wife of Thomas Lane, Sr. ; grandchildren, Elizabeth Lane, James Lane, and Sarah Ann Lane. Executors, Dr. John Graham, Wil¬ liam Dobbin, Moses Miller, Jr., and Stephen Miller, Sr. Witnesses, Stephen Miller and Hannah Miller.

John Leger's will is dated March 2, 1808. He mentions his daughter, Dorothy Blakely, and children of Dorothy Blakely, and cousin William Leger's children. Execu-

Robert Benton's will is dated June 13, 1817. He men¬ tions his wife, Susannah; sons, Elijah, Moses, and John; daughters, Sarah, Elizabeth, Rachael, Vila, and Martha. Executors, Elijah Benton and Samuel Timmons. Wit¬ nesses, Benjamin Turner and Hugh Turner.

Susannah Mouzon's will is dated March 19, 1817. She mentions her sons, Peter, William, and Samuel R. ; daughters, Sarah Gamble, and Mary McGill; three single children, Ann Mouzon, Susannah V. Mouzon, and Henry Mouzon. Executors, Samuel R. Mouzon, and son-in-law, James McGill. Witnesses, Caroline M. Dollard, Louisa Scott, and Samuel P. Taylor. Appraisers, John D. Bur¬ gess, Daniel D. Epps, James Frierson, Samuel E. Dick, and Daniel Frierson.

Jacob Singletary's will is dated October 27, 1817. He mentions his wife, Elizabeth. He refers to his "bodily heirs." Executors, his wife, Elizabeth, and son, Joseph Sion Singletary. Witnesses, Philip Snow, Barnabas Ard, and William Ard.

Catherine Dickey's will is dated November, 1817. She mentions her daughter, Letitia S. Durant, wife of John H. Durant; Catherine C. Blanchard, Sarah McDonald Dickey, and Martha Elvira Dickey. Executors, brotherin-law, Samuel E. Dickey. Witnesses, Isaac Nelson, Wil¬ liam M. Murrell, and William Nelson. Appraisers, James G. McGill, Robert Frierson, and John Staggers.

Samuel Wilson, Sr., dated his will April 10, 1816. He mentions his wife, Mary Stuart Wilson; sons, James Edmund, Samuel McClelland, John Witherspoon, Wil¬ liam Calvin, and David Elisha, and daughter, Mary Grace. He mentions his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Wither¬ spoon. Executors, James E. and Samuel M. Wilson, and wife's brothers, James Bradley and Robert Bradley, and

Gavin Witherspoon's will is dated January 10, 1816. He mentions the children of his daughter, Janet, and of his son, Robert Pinckney. His son, Samuel, Thomas Reece and John Miller; and his daughters, Elizabeth and Mary. Witnesses, William Frierson, Joseph Wither¬ spoon, and James B. Witherspoon. Appraisers, Gavin Witherspoon, William Salters, and Robert Frierson, Jr.

Sarah Watson's will is dated October 19, 1817. She mentions her nephew, John Watson; niece, Sarah Ann Watson; brother, John Watson. Executors, John Wat¬ son, David P. Rodgers, William Salters, and James M. Gowdy.

Samuel Nesmith's will is dated September 16, 1816. He mentions his son, Samuel; daughters, Mary, Martha, and Sarah. The name of his wife is not given. Wit¬ nesses, L. Nesmith, Robert Nesmith, and James Baker. Appraisers, John Gamble, John Baker, and John Pressley. His daughter Sarah married John Brockinton and was consequently bequeathed but a peppercorn for her portion. The John Nesmith and the William Brockin¬ ton, who settled on Black Mingo in 1725, were very close business and personal associates. Their descendants have intermarried so many times since then that it is difficult to determine whether a present Nesmith is more of a Brockinton, or a Brockinton of a Nesmith. Too, these families have always been closely associated in business. Yet, every time a marriage has further related them, dis¬ inheritances have resulted. These Sabines have usually been able to reconcile husband and father in all things except statements in wills.

William McDonald's will is dated September 8, 1808. He mentions his sons, William Nelson, Thomas Edwin, and Archibald Couterier; his daughters, Martha Harriette Grenerager Davis, Mary Esther Charlotte McDonald,

Susannah Emily Ann McDonald, Catherine Laura Singleton McDonald, Eliza Maria Cantey McDonald, and Louisa Margaret Augusta McDonald. Executors, son, William Nelson McDonald; son-in-law, John G. Davis. Witnesses, Charles Lesesne, Thomas S. Cantey, and Mar¬ garet A. Lesesne. Appraisers, John Keels, Jane Cantey, and Charles F. Lesesne.

John Kelty's will is dated September 18, 1818. He mentions his wife, Jean; son, James; grandson, John, son of James; daughters, Susannah Michau; grandson, Wil¬ liam Dickey. Executors, James Kelty, William Dobbin, and Alexander Michau. Witnesses, Jacob Norton, Allen Norton, and Miles Norton. Appraisers, Samuel Perdreau, William Dobbin, and John Perdreau.

Samuel Bradshaw's will is dated September 16, 1815. He mentions his wife, Amelia ; and his sons, Asa, Moses, and Silas, Witnesses, Caleb Stephens and Abraham Davis. Appraisers, Abraham Martin, Levi Barrineau, Ebenezer Martin, and Abraham Connor.

James Eaddv's will is witnessed September 24, 1819. He mentions his wife, Mary; his sons, John, Edward D., and Henry; his daughters, Mary Stone and Sarah Pros¬ ser. Witnesses, Philip Stone, Isaac Carter, and William Tilton. Appraisers, George Carter, John D. Singleton, and Ebenezer Singletarv.

Mary Bradley's will is dated July 14, 1817. She men¬ tions her sons, William Wilson, James and Robert Brad¬ ley; daughters, Mary Stuart Wilson, Sarah, and Janet Martha Bradley; granddaughters, Elizabeth Westberry Bradley and Margaret Elvira Fulton.

Solomon McClam, Sr., dated his will July 2, 1819. He mentions his sons, Daniel, Solomon, and Bryant; and daughters, Ann Jane Smith, and Eliza Singletary. Wit¬ nesses, Philip McRae, James J. Douglass, and James Lacey. Appraisers, Robert Cade, Andrew Patterson, Sr., and Noah Smith.

Samuel Strong's will is dated December 24, 1819. He mentions his brother, Robert Strong, and sister, Eleanor Boyd. Executors, Robert Strong, Hugh Boyd, and John Scott, Jr. Witnesses, John J. McClary, A. Douglass, and Samuel D. McClary.

John Scott, Sr., dated his will April 29, 1820. He mentions his sons by his first wife, Joseph, John Thomas, William Robert, Albert Alexander McCrea, and Samuel James Washington; his wife, Rebecca Gordon, and his unborn child who became John Ervin Scott. Execu¬ tors, Rebecca, his wife; Joseph Scott, his brother; and John Thomas, his son. Witnesses, James McFaddin, Mary M. Flagler, and Samuel Scott. Appraisers, James McFaddin, Samuel Scott, and John Montgomery.

Elizabeth Witherspoon's will is dated June 7, 1820. She mentions her sons, Robert, Thomas, John R. Wither¬ spoon; grandsons, James H. Witherspoon, James E. Wilson, and Robert P. Frierson; granddaughters, Mary A. Witherspoon and Sarah A. Frierson; and grandsons, John R. and George Witherspoon; great grandchildren, James E. Wilson, Eliza A. Wilson, Thomas E. Wilson, and Robert M. Wilson, children of David Wilson ; and great grandchildren, Esther D. Witherspoon and Langdon Witherspoon. She bequeathed $50.00 to the Bethel Congregation.

Samuel Snowden's will is dated August 25, 1819. He mentions his wife, Mary; sons, William, Samuel Mouzon, and Thomas James; daughters, Elizabeth Margaret, Sarah R. Gibson, Jane Burrows, and Mary Murphy. Wit¬ nesses, John Montgomery, James McFaddin, and Benja¬ min E. Gordon.

Benjamin Turner's will is dated January 3, 1821. He mentions his wife, Phoebe; sons, Reuben and Hugh and four others, not named. Witnesses, Solomon Coward; Moses Buddin, and William Turner. Appraisers, Wil-

John Pressley dated his will May 14, 1821. He men¬ tions his wife, Mary B. ; sons, William J., John B., and James F.; daughters, Martha and Eliza. Witnesses, Thomas McConnell, William S. Brockinton, and Thomas Hiddleston. Appraisers, Thomas McConnell, William S. Brockinton, and John Gotea.

Jannet Patterson dated her will September 18, 1818. She mentions her daughters, Jean Murphy and Jannet Wizner; son-in-law, Robert Greene; grandsons, Robert P. Greene, Robert P. Wizner, and Robert James Patterson; and granddaughters, Margaret Patterson, Jane Hamil¬ ton Patterson, and Mary M. Flagler. Executors, Andrew Patterson and Samuel Gaskin.

Samuel Haselden's will is dated August 1, 1822. He mentions his wife, Ann; sons, James and Samuel Wyatt; daughter, Violetta L. Haselden. "Two acres of land I give for the use of the church, whereon the Methodist Church now stands." Witnesses, William W. Johnson, Samuel Marsh and Thomas Haselden. Appraisers, John Murphy, John Tharp, and Asa Brown.

David McClary dated his will October 5, 1827. He mentions his wife, Mary; sons, Samuel G. and William D. ; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Hiddleston, Sarah F. Wilson, Margaret S. McGill, and Louisa J. Dollard. Wit¬ nesses, John B. McClary, Samuel Fluitt, and James B. McGill.

Archibald Murphy's will is dated September 18, 1827. He mentions his wife, Jane; son, John; daughter, Eliza¬ beth, who married Fleming; daughter, Janet, who mar¬ ried Thorp; and Mary and Catherine.

Sarah Singleton dated her will April 17, 1829. She mentions her brother, William Purse, Sr. ; son, Thomas D. Singleton ; granddaughters, Esther Gibson Singleton,

James Ward dated bis will March 10, 1829. He men¬ tions his daughter, Eliza, wife of Thomas Hetchinhan. Witnesses, James S. Donnelly, Robert James, Sarah Ken¬ nedy, and Archibald Kennedy.

John Singletary dated his will January 16, 1826. He mentions his granddaughter, Sophronia Pervis Single¬ tary; daughter, Martha Dickey; mother, Sarah Single¬ tary; wife not named. Executors, son-in-law, James Dickey, and cousin, Elam T. Mills.

Thomas McCutclien's will is dated December 13, 1822. He mentions his wife, Nancy; sons, Robert George, Joseph White, and Thomas; daughter, Mary Julina. Executors, wife, Nancy, Hugh McCutchen, George McCutchen, Jr., Thomas Williams, Jr., and George W. Cooper. Wit¬ nesses, Alexander McKnight, William Cooper, and George Gotea Cooper.

Robert Frierson's will is dated July 31, 1827. He mentions his wife, Hesther; grandson, Samuel Flavale Wilson; nephew, Daniel Frierson; brothers, William and Samuel; sister, Jane Smith. He bequeaths to the Bethel Congregation $100.00.

Daniel Epps dated his will May 28, 1826. He mentions his wife, Martha; sons, Edward, Daniel, James, Peter, John, David, and Robert. He did not name his daugh¬ ters, but made a bequest "to each of my daughters."

Nancy McCottry dated her will March 20, 1826. She mentions her daughter, Nancy McCutchen; son-in-law, George McCutchen; granddaughter, Elizabeth W. Mc¬ Cutchen; grandson, George W. Cooper. She gives the Indiantown Congregation $20.00. Witnesses, D. D. Wil¬ son, William Cooper, and William E. James.

Elizabeth Graham dated her will October 18, 1826. She mentions her son, John; and daughter, Mary Ferrell. She named Mary Frierson's children, Mary S. Frierson, Robert G., Benjamin T., and William Ferrell ; and Catherine L. Blakely.

Isaac Keels, Sr., dated his will July 2, 1821. He men¬ tions his wife, Susannah; sons, Samuel John, Isaac, and George W. ; daughter, Catherine Gamble ; grandchildren, John Isaac James and Peter R. Keels. Executors, wife, Susannah; son, Samuel John; Morgan Sabb, and Wil¬ liam Salters. Witnesses, Morgan Sabb, Joseph Holding, and P. M. Oliver.

John Montgomery dated his will October 9, 1824. He mentions his wife, Jane; his brothers, Isaac, William, James, Samuel S., and Henry; his sisters, Rachael Macauley, and her two daughters, Amarynthia Macauley and Mary Jane Plowden. Witnessed by Isaac Bagnall, John B. Bagnall, Henry James, and Samuel Montgomery.

Robert Cade dated his will March 2, 1823. He men¬ tions his wife, Violet; sons, John, Charles, Andrew, Eras¬ mus, and Felix Brown; daughters, Jane, Agnes, Eliza¬ beth, and Adeline. Witnesses, James Fulmore, Violet Cade, and Jannet C. Cade.

Robert Lowry dated his will July 1, 1825. He mentions his nephew, Robert Lowry, in Statesville, N. C., and his brother, Joseph, in Ireland; John Lowry, studying medi¬ cine under Dr. Dollard; and Sarah Douglass, Elizabeth Douglass, and Isaac Matthew Douglass; children of his brother, David Lowry; and of his brother, William Lowry; and of his brother, Samuel, who lived in Sumter. He also mentions his sister, Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Caswell, and their two sons, John and Samuel Caswell, who lived in Ireland.

William McConnell dated his will January 23, 1829. He mentions his wife, Margaret; the following children by his first wife: sons, William Gibson and Robert

Thomas McCrea dated his will January 23, 1832. He mentions his wife, Esther ; daughters, Sarah, Mary Cooper, Catherine DuBose McDowell, Esther L. Wither¬ spoon, and Mary E. White. Witnesses, William S. Brockinton, William Burrows, and James Gamble. Ap¬ praisers, James McFaddin, George McCutchen, and Al¬ exander Cunningham.

William Hiddleston dated his will March 7, 1834. He mentions his son, John Hiddleston, and his grandsons, John and William Hiddleston; his daughter, Margaret Nesmith, wife of Samuel, who first married Gibson.

James Folly dated his will June 12, 1835. He men¬ tions his son James Lafayette Folly; and daughter, Margaret Ann Folly. Witnesses, William Turner, Robert Spring, and James Carraway.

John McClary dated his will January 12, 1831. He mentions his sons, John J. McClary, and his children, Mary, James, John Calvin, Alexander, David Manton, and George Frierson ; and his daughter, Mary F. Duke, wife of Thomas; the children of said Mary, David Mc¬ Clary, Sarah Thermutas, and Mary Eleanor; his son, Samuel Blackwood, and the children of the said Samuel, Margaret H., John Milton, Hannah R., Sarah Black¬ wood McClary ; and his son, David Sidney McClary. Wit¬ nesses, John J. Tisdale, Samuel Tisdale, and William Tis¬ dale. Appraisers, H. D. Shaw, P. G. Gourdin, and Robert Strong.

Jane Wilson dated her will May 30, 1828. She mentions her son, David D. Wilson; her grandsons, Robert Harvey, David Edward, and John Calvin; her granddaughters, Jane Isabella, Sarah Elmira, and Mary Louisa; her step¬ daughter, Mary Greene. Witnesses, John Gordon, Wil¬ liam Hiddleston, and James H. McElveen.

Daniel McKenzie dated his will August 22, 1815. He mentions his sons, William, Samuel, Peter, and John; his daughters, Nancy and Mary. Executors, Thomas Rose and William Kennedy. Witnesses, Thomas Ken¬ nedy, Ann Kennedy, and David Muldrow.

William J. Pressley dated his will September 17, 1830. He mentions his wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Sarah, and one other child, not named. Executors, his uncle, Wil¬ liam S. Brockinton, his brothers, John B. Pressley and James F. Pressley.

William Frierson, Jr., dated his will September 9, 1830. He mentions his grandson, William Frierson Rodgers; brother, Samuel Frierson, in Alabama; his nieces and nephews, Susannah Chandler, John H. Smith, Martha Kennedy, Rebecca McElveen, James Frierson, and Daniel Frierson; and his brothers, Joshua and George, in the State of Tennessee. Executors, Henry D. Shaw, William Lifrage, Jr., and Joseph Chandler. Witnesses, Henry J. Smith, Hampton Draughn, and W. C. Reardon.

Jane Murphy dated her will January 3, 1831. She mentions her son, John Murphy; daughters, Jannet, Mary, and Elizabeth. Her grandsons, Andrew James, John, James Calvin Murphy. Her granddaughters, Sarah Jane and Mary Catherine Murphy; and her grandchildren, Hesther Jane and Henry Singletary.

George McConnell dated his will April 13, 1832. He mentions his sons, William Scott, and Thomas James; his daughters, Catherine Ann, Mary Rachael, Sarah Elizabeth, and Margaret Eleanor.

Sarah Graham dated her will June 13, 1834. She mentions her husband, John Graham; son, John Graham; her nieces, Sarah McConnell, Mary McCutchen, Elizabeth Gotea, and Jannet P. Duke.

William S. Brockinton dated his will September 7, 1832. He mentions his wife, Louisa; his children, John Fowler, William Robinson, Janies Screven, Burrows

Thomas D. Singleton, Sr., dated his will May 11, 1826. He mentions his wife, Mary Magdalene; sons, Thomas Day and Henry B. ; daughters, Esther, Mary, and Susan¬ nah Elizabeth Gourdin, wife of Peter G. Gonrdin. He requested to be buried in the family burying ground on Santee, along side the remains of his father-in-law, Henry Blanchard.

John Belin's will is dated June 18, 1821. He mentions his brothers, James F. and Cleland Belin ; his sister, Mary Gamble; his niece, Esther J. McDpnald. Witnesses to this will, William S. Brockinton, Mary B. Pressley, and Martha Brockinton.

James McConnell dated his will January 25, 1816. In the beginning of this will, he speaks of his wife, Mary. Later in the will, it is written "my wife, Sarah." He mentions his sons, George and Thomas; and his daugh¬ ters, Jannet Dick, Mary McCottry, and Elizabeth Gotea.

Robert Strong dated his will May 13, 1821. He men¬ tions his wife (second) Sarah; his sons, Robert, William, and James; and his daughter, Amea Byrd, children by his second wife.

Martin Staggers dated his will October 10, 1822. He mentions his three brothers, William, John, and George. Witnesses, William Salters, Thomas D. Singleton, Jr., and William Dollard.

Martha Brockinton's will is dated April 3, 1822. She mentions her sons, John and William S. ; daughter, Mary B. Pressley; grandson, William Burrows.

William Graham's will is dated June 14, 1821. He mentions his wife, Susannah; daughter, Mary Turner, wife of William Frierson; Jannet M., Susannah, and

John Montgomery dated his will July 7, 1821. He does not name his wife nor his three daughters but his two sons, John Milton and William Rue.

James McDaniel dated his will September 19, 1810. He mentions his wife, Catherine ; his daughters, Honour Bow, Catherine, Mary, Elizabeth, and Isabella, wife of Thomas B. Abrams; sons, James, Enos, Randol; son-in-law, Tho¬ mas B. Abrams; grandson, William James Cooper. Ex¬ ecutors, wife, Catherine; and son, Enos. Witnesses, Hugh McCutchen, Samuel James, and Robert W. James.

Rachael McConnell dated her will April 1, 1824. She mentions her nieces, Eleanor Douglass, Sarah McCon¬ nell, Jane M. Miller, Catherine Gordon, Rachael Connor; and John H. McConnell, her nephew. Executors, ne¬ phews, George McConnell, son of James, and John Miller. Witnesses, Henry Miller and John G. Hewitt. Apprais¬ ers, Stephen Miller, William Morris, and Thomas Steele.

Elizabeth Wilson's will is dated January 19, 1822. She mentions her sons, John Wilson, David Wilson, Samuel J. Wilson, and Robert Wilson, in Louisiana; daughter, Elizabeth James, and her husband, John James; grand¬ children, Elizabeth M. Wilson, Martha Wilson, Robert D. Wilson, children of John, by his former wife, Jane. Executors, David and Samuel J. Wilson. Witnesses, Samuel McGill and Samuel James.

John James dated his will June 16, 1824. He mentions his wife, Elizabeth, (books formerly of her father, Robert Wilson.) ; sons, William E., Robert W., John T. ; daugh¬ ters, Mary E., who married Greene; E. Lavinia, and Sarah Ann James; grandson, John L. Wilson, son of William; and granddaughter, Mary L. Wilson. He gives to his sister, among other things, a tract of nine hundred acres granted to Henry Perineau, dated April 28, 1732, at Indiantown. Executors, wife and three sons, Robert

W., John T., and William E. James, and brothers-in-law, David and S. J. Wilson. Witnesses, Samuel James, Mary Ann McGill, and Elizabeth A. McGill. Appraisers, Ben¬ jamin Britton, George Barr, Samuel McGill, Thomas McDaniel, and William Cooper.

Robert Sutton's will is dated October 6, 1824. He mentions his daughters, Elizabeth, Ann, Margaret, Doro¬ thy, Magdalene; and son Robert Edward Glenn; his wife, Mary; and Sarah Tamplet. Executors, wife, Mary, and Dr. William J. Buford. Witnesses, John Perdreau, Peter Michau, Jr., and John Lequeux. Appraisers, Isaac Barrineau, Samuel Guilds, John Perdreau, and Francis W. Perrett.

James Gibson's will is dated June 16, 1825. He men¬ tions his daughters, Jannet Greene, Margaret Cameron, Martha Gibson, and Mary Fluitt; sons- in-law, George Greene, Henry Cameron, and Samuel Fluitt ; and grand¬ son, Robert James Patterson. Executors, Samuel Fluitt and James Gamble. Witnesses, A. J. McGinnis, Benja¬ min Blanchard, and Charles Lesesne.

William Johnson's will is dated October 3, 1823. He mentions his wife, Celia; children and grandchildren, not named. Executor, Francis Johnson, son. Witnesses, Dotson Stone, John Frost, and David D. Dawsey. Ap¬ praisers, John Barr, Austin Stone, and Samuel W. Haselden.

Ann Perrett's will is not dated. She mentions her granddaughters, Ann Budden and Martha McColl ; grandsons, John Lequeux, James Budden, and Solomon Budden. Executor, Peter E. Perrett, friend. Witnesses, Benjamin Whitfield, Elizabeth Frances and Sarah Bar¬ rineau. Appraisers, William Lifrage, Jr., Samuel Guild, and James Ward.

James Campbell's will is dated March 4, 1825. He mentions the following beneficiaries, Susannah Covert, Laura Covert, and Isaac Nelson; nephew, William Camp- bell; sister, Agnes Brown, Elizabeth Todd, and Mary Campbell. Executors, William Salters, Isaac Nelson, and S. Covert. Witnesses, T. D. Singleton, Morgan Sabb, and P. M. Oliver. Appraisers, Morgan Sabb, Robert Frierson, Sr., and James G. McGill.

Lemuel Nesmith dated his will August 29, 1820. He mentions his brother, Robert Nesmith, and his children. Executor, Robert Nesmith. Witnesses, John Baker, Wil¬ liam North, and John Pressley.

George McCutchen, Sr., dated his will July 1, 1826. He mentions his sons, Hugh, George, and William; daughter, Jannet Barr; and grandchildren, Robert George, Joseph White, Mary Julina, and Thomas Mc¬ Cutchen. Executors, Hugh and George McCutchen and George Barr. Witnesses, John S. Dick, Jannet B. Dick, and Thomas S. Thomson. Appraisers, Alexander McCrea, James McFaddin, and Samuel Scott.

Elizabeth James dated her will July 10, 1820. She mentions her daughters, Sarah Ann James, Mary E. Greene, and Elizabeth L. James; sons, Robert W., Wil¬ liam E., and John T. Executors, John T. and William E. James, and son-in-law, Samuel Greene. Witnesses, J. M. Witherspoon, W. Lifrage, Jr., and Samuel James.

Joanna Ferdon's will is dated February 14, 1820. She mentions her daughter, Mary Ann Blackwell; sons, Tho¬ mas B. Hamlin, John P. Ferdon, and William Ferdon; grandsons, John William Ferdon Gamble and John Fer¬ don Nesmith; and daughter, Maria A. Nesmith. Execu¬ tors, Samuel Nesmith, John P. Ferdon, and William Ferdon. Witnesses, J. Dozier, R. R. Gamble, and Leonard Dozier.

Mary Parsons dated her will November 3, 1825. She mentions as her beneficiaries: nephew, David Parsons, Jr.; and Joseph Parsons, nephew; brothers, David Par. sons, Sr., and Solomon Parsons; niece, Mary McDonald; children of her sister, Isabella McDonald, deceased, viz. :

James McDonald, Enos McDonald, Randal McDonald, Isabella Abrams, and Elizabeth Eaddy; children of bro¬ ther, William Parsons, viz. : Elizabeth Powell, Josiah Parsons, and Ann Parsons. Executors, David Parsons, Sr., and Jr., and witnesses, John Gotea, George Gibson, and Thomas McCants.

James Blake dated his will October 11, 1826. He men¬ tions his wife, Mary; and his daughters, Margaret Ann Norton, Sarah Bates, and Jane Blake; and his son, John Blake. Executors, Miles Norton and William N. Dickerson. Witnesses, Joseph Dickerson, Tobias Bates, and Margaret Norton. Appraisers, John Mims, William Craps, and Jobe Driggers.

Samuel Eaddy 's will is dated January 28, 1827. He mentions his daughter, Jenny Eaddy; son, James A. Eaddy' s children: Margaret D., Elizabeth M., Samuel J., and Frances Eaddy; son, James A. Eaddy. Executor, son, J. A. Eaddy. Witnesses, Philip Stone, James H. Stone, and Jacob Singletary.

Gavin James dated his will October 2, 1816. He men¬ tions his nephew, William; nieces, Mary Wilson, Jannet Scott, and Mary Ann McGill, wife of Samuel ; grandnieces and nephews, not named. Executors, John McGill and Alexander McCrea. Witnesses, Samuel Scott, D. D. Wilson, and William Cooper.