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Re: Elizabeth Vanderhorst

dianegadman — 2010-03-08 22:22:17Z

Have you checked with the Hugenot Society in Charleston? Or, have you checked with the Bonneau Society (NOT to be confused with the Royal Bonneau group). They have the family tree all the way back to the 400s in England. My GGrandfather was Arnoldus Bonneau and his brother was William. Their father William Henry moved to Mobile pre Civil War. I'll have to look at what I've got at home, but since you were raised in Mobile I'm wondering if you belong to one of his 14. However, the Governor Bonneau was, I think, a generation older than Henry.

Augustus Taylor

cmputman — 2010-02-27 03:10:27Z

I need info on him from 1800s. Who was his father?

Elizabeth Beamor (w/o Benjamin Waring) [Ancestors]

cedeez69 — 2010-02-20 17:57:38Z

I am looking for Elizabeth Beamore, who died 10/1719 and married Benjamin Waring. Benjamin Waring, who was born in 1663 in England and died 1719 in South Carolina and together Elizabeth and Benjamin had the following children:

1.Peter Waring [1674-?]
2.Thomas Waring [1688-1740]
3.Benjamin Waring [1690-1739]
4.Josiah Waring [1693-1744]
5.Richard Waring [1696-1753]
6.Samuel Waring [1701-?]
7.Edith Waring [1703-?]
8.Joseph Waring [1706-1729]

If anyone happens to have any information about the ancestry of Elizabeth Beamor, I am willing to share what information that I happen to have?

Thanks In Advance,
K.Chris Vickery

Re: Williams family in St. James Goose Creek

AnneWigginsSmith — 2010-02-15 10:20:04Z

Elizabeth Barbara Mellard later married James Benjamin Wiggins (she was his 2nd wife) and is buried at Spring Hill Methodist Church in Sandridge. A picture of her grave is available on Find a Grave.
I am descended from James Benjamin Wiggins and his first wife, Elizabeth Ann Earnest.

Isaac Bradwell Jr ...Old Bradwell Plantation

kmrogers816 — 2010-01-15 14:15:30Z

I am seeking information about the Bradwell Plantation that was ten miles from Francis Marion's planatation (Pond Bluff.) I was wondering if there were any remains of the place. Any information about the plantation will be very helpful!

Re: Vanderhorst / Shewen / Selfe family

neil310706 — 2010-01-07 13:58:37Z

So your Joseph can't be Joseph Shewen 1742 - 1800 married to Ann because he was dead before Elizabeth was born in 1816.

He was the son of Joseph Shewen 1713 - 1788 & Mary Howell.

Unfortunately, I think my Shewens are not linked to your Shewens. But if you have come across any links to Mansel, Selfe or Vanderhorst then it would be the same Shewen.

Good hunting !

Neil

Re: Vanderhorst / Shewen / Selfe family

ahlukalt — 2010-01-07 11:28:07Z

Hi Thanks for your very speedy reply. No, I don't know who Elizabeths parents where, as I couldnt find any other Shewen's on the census at all. William and Elizabeth had 7 children, 5 of which were born once registration was in force and on each of their birth certificates it says Mothers maiden name "Shewen". One says "Shewin". These entries were made by two different registrars, so I am hopeful that the name is correct. I did find a Joseph Shewen in parish records for Glynneath, and he seems a likely candidate as her Father, but I cannot find anything at all on him that could link him with Elizabeth.....oh well, back to the drawing board.
Thanks again for your help
Cheryl

Re: Vanderhorst / Shewen / Selfe family

neil310706 — 2010-01-07 11:11:22Z

I have no information on Elizabeth Shewen or William Owen.

Do you know her Father/Mother ?

If she was born 1816 then it's possible her parents were Commander Daniel Shewen R.N./Maria Ann Parker.

The only other male Shewen I have recorded that could be the father is Colonel William Shewen 1764 - 1840 who was the son of William Shewen 1740 - 1766 & Rebecca Bate 1744 - 1766 (they lived in Dacca).

Also you probably know that document accuracy in those days was not good. There is a family in the Swansea area with the surname Shewan....could this be connected ?

Re: Vanderhorst / Shewen / Selfe family

ahlukalt — 2010-01-06 20:28:41Z

Hi
I was wondering if you had come across an Elizabeth Shewen born in Llansamlet (just outside of Swansea, Wales)in 1816. She "married" a William Owen presumably in 1835 although I cannot find any marriage for them, and have been looking for over ten years now. I have the birth certificates for all children that were born from late 1835 onwards, and they all clearly state that the Mothers maiden name was Shewen. These were a "low ranking" coal mining family, so I don't think they are tied in with the Thistleboon Shewen's, but you never know! Elizabeth stated on all census that she was born in Llansamlet Glamorganshire,and lived in Neath all of her adult life. This never varies. If you have come across her then I would love to hear from you. My email is ahluka@btopenworld.com
Thanks

Looking for John C. Montgomery b: 30 Jan 1860

doseyg — 2009-12-19 12:11:58Z

Looking for any information for my GrGr Grandfather.

John C. Montgomgery
b: 30 Jan 1860
Lancaster county - could be VA, SC, PA??

m: Mary Steel

children:
Oscar Herbert Montgomery M Mar 1891
Minnie Montgomery F Nov 1892
Luke Montgomery M 1894
Una Montgomery M abt 1896

Mary Jane Grooms Murray married a man named Knight

malapino — 2009-11-04 23:41:54Z

I am seeking information about my great grandmother's second marriage to a man named Knight.

Thank you.
Louise Murray-Pino

Re: TAYLOR Families Of Berkeley County, SC

candycasala — 2009-10-09 18:25:20Z

My family are taylor from Berkeley. Mine starts with Nathaniel French Taylor and his wife Harriet Charles born 1844, they appear in the 1860 census as newly weds..
Is there something more you can tell me or vice versa? I do not know who their parents were however, I do have all their offsprings info.

Re: TAYLOR Families Of Berkeley County, SC

candycasala — 2009-10-09 18:22:00Z

My family are Berkeley Cty Taylors. Specifically
Nathaniel French Taylor and his wife Harriet Charles Taylor, d.o.b. 1844
I found Harriet's gravestone in Strawberry Chapel Cemetery in Moncks Corner.
They first appear in Berkeley in the 1860 census as newly weds. Would you be able to help me locate their marriage cert and or their parents? I have all their family infor from 1860 forward. thank you

Re: Isaac Pitchlynn

b22252 — 2009-09-30 06:31:35Z

See the South Carolina Gazette Sept 11, 1762.
John's father Isaac Pitchlynn is listed as an officer in the South Carolina Rangers. He was Leut. Isaac Pitchlynn from Berkeley County, South Carolina. He also owned land in Berkeley and Cravens County, South Carolina. According to Mr George Gaines, John Pitchlynn often related that he was from South Carolina.

Julius A (Adolphus) Murray-son of George Edward Allen Murray and Elizabeth Grooms

malapino — 2009-09-28 21:57:12Z

I am seeking information about my great grandfather Julius A Murray and my great great grandparents, George Edward Allen Murray and Elizabeth Grooms.

I found Julius' death certificate, which cites his birth Nov. 5 1858, and death Dec 5 1930. Father is listed as "Edward" Murray and mother Elizabeth Grooms. I'm assuming gggrandfather George used his two middle names a lot as given names.

I can't find Julius at all on the 1860 and 1870 Census records, when I figure he'd be living with his parents. Who was he living with?

But there's a Julious Murray that appears as head of his own house in 1880, citing that he was 20, and that would be about right.

Then I have census records for him and my great grandmother from 1900 to 1930. The earlier records showing my grandfather Clarence and his siblings.

Are there any bible records for Julius A. Murray? His siblings were Arthur H., George A, William M. Arnold D, and Mary Ann. Any others?

And if there's any other information related to this Murray line, it would be great to hear about it.

Also, any info on Elizabeth Grooms, daughter of Malachi Grooms? I can't find anything on the Grooms family.

Thanks so much.

Louise Murray-Pino

Sweatman line

cssweatman — 2009-03-28 12:03:11Z

I am relatively new to the genealogical scene, but I have become quite fascinated with searching and finding out bits of information regarding my past. I am, however, stuck on a few key people. Here are the major points with specific reference to (what I believe is) my line:

James J. Sweatman (1754-1823)
(m) Mary ???
1a. Augustus Sweatman (1800-1986)
1b. Edward Sweatman (b. 1805)
(m) Ann ???
2a. Mary Sweatman (b. 1832)
2b. James Sweatman (b. 1836)
2c. Samuel Sweatman (b. 1840)
2d. Daniel Sweatman (b. 1842)
2e. Rebecca Sweatman (b. 1847)
2f. Amanda Sweatman (b. 1849)
2g. Dennis Sweatman (b. 1850)
(m) Jane Sweat (1845-1918)
3a. Barney Edward Sweatman (1875-1969)
3b. Emma Sweatman (b. 1877)
3c. Rufus Wesley Sweatman (1877-1960)
3d. Annette Sweatman (1878-1956)
3e. John Sweatman (b. 1879)
3f. Eli Washington Sweatman (1884-1966)
(m) Jennie Wells (1889-1962)
4a. Carl Alden Sweatman (1911-1970)
4b. Eli Washington Sweatman, Jr (1915-1996)
(m) Marguerite Case (1918-2004)
5a. Jennie Sweatman
5b. Eli Washington Sweatman, III (1949-2008)
1c. Stephen Amos Sweatman (1805-1864)

My father was Eli Washington Sweatman, III. My sticking points are related to several things: 1) where does the line go after (or in this case, before) James; 2) what can be known about the line of Jane Sweat; 3) what can be known about the line of Jennie Wells; 4) what can be known about the Case line; and 5) more generally: is this information correct?

Re: APPII Church - Berkeley Co, SC

Fetters1 — 2009-03-27 01:41:29Z

Appii Church was a depot on the Summerville & St Johns Railroad out of Summerville from about 1881 to 1896. A little further out was the Deer Park depot. The line ended at Mudville road.
Does anyone know about this 3 foot narrow gauge railroad?

Tom Fetters

Re: Vanderhorst / Shewen / Selfe family

neil310706 — 2009-02-06 11:55:08Z

Hi Richard,
Julia emailed me re. your interest. If she has given you any Shewen detail then I doubt there is any more than I can provide as the family info. I gave her certainly added significantly to the data that she already had.
The earliest Shewen reference I have is for William Shewen of St Mary Magdalen 1631-1695, a quaker and pinmaker. He's buried in Bunhill Fields Shoreditch, East London http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Env....
The only detail I have for Daniel is that he married Maria Ann Parker 31/01/1805 in Stonehouse Devon, she died 16/04/1829 in Mutley Devon and Daniel re-married Elizabeth Boulter 02/10/1829.
Known as Cmdr Daniel Shewen of Thistleboom R.N. he was the son of Daniel Shewen of Thistleboom 1747-1792; who was the son of William Shewen of Swansea 1711-1785; who was the son of Major William Shewen of Rhosgoch in Eglwys 1687-1756; who was the son of Joseph Shewen of St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey 1664-1721; who was the son of William Shewen 1631-1695 (mentioned above)

Re: Moncks Corners

1stcousins — 2009-02-05 18:15:47Z

So far as I can remember my father telling me that there was at on time a corner Chaple of Catholic belief. There was built around it a fortress of stone. Inside the fortress there lived a lot of Monks. That is where all the monks lived that taught in the shcools around the lowcountry schools and churches.

Thus: the name of Monks Corner. There are several derivities of this story, that I have heard over the years.
But the one my father told is more correct than any of the others.

He was born in Berkley County and to me he should know.

Madelyn DuBose Smoak

Re: Vanderhorst / Shewen / Selfe family

rvenn188 — 2009-01-27 00:25:37Z

hi neil,
i have been sending julia a few bits of information on henry thomas shewen relating to his naval career which is my interest,the project i have been working on concerns henry thomas shewens brother daniel and his descendants namley his son and grandson who both had the name Edward thornborough parker shewen,the name originated through daniels wife who's maiden name was parker her brother was Edward thornborough parker a young captain in the british navy whose life was cut tragically short in 1801,he was aide de compe to admiral lord horatio nelson who looked on parker as a son,daniels wife's name was mary ann shewen(nee Parker)as i said both thier son and grandson carry the same name whilst i have found collecting information about thier son relativley straight forward thier grandson has been a bit more of a challange,i know he and his brother peyton shewen immigrated to canada in 1871,Peyton settled quickly at apsley,he married a miss annie eastland of peterborough,ontario and they had 9 children,unfortunatley his brother moved around a bit first to antogonishe, nova scotia then to st john's new brunswick my interest particually lies with him because i know he done a lot of family research into the thornborough side of his family having read an article he wrote that appeared in a publication called the western antiquary,i wondered if this side of the shewen family is familiar to you and if so would it concern etp shewen or any descendants.
regards richard

Cordesville School House

golddogmom1 — 2008-12-03 19:30:52Z

I am looking for any information on the one room school house that was formerly near the post office at Cordesville on Hwy 402. I believe it was built sometime just after 1900, but could be twenty or thirty years later.
Does anyone have any information? Thank you so much.

Re: Vanderhorst/ Shewen/Mansel/Selfe Family

rachelUK — 2008-09-25 20:49:37Z

Hi

I have a Mansel Shewel/Shewen SELFE, b 1875 in Bristol, marrying a relative of mine, Alice GORRINGE in 1902. Any connections here ?

Thanks

Re: BARBARA BULL

Susan_Appleton — 2008-09-18 19:21:29Z

I am also researching the Bunch and Bull family connection. I have information related to Barbara's brother, Warren Bull, who married Rebecca J. Inabinet. She also had a brother named William Henry Bull (1820-1895)

I believe that their father was William Bull (abt 1782-died 1850's in Orangeburgh Co, SC)and their grandfather was Burnaby Bull (1754-died 1782-1790). This family line is closely tied to the Dantzler family as well.

I am still researching this family line and would like to compare information related to Barbara Bull who married John Bunch. The Bunch family is interconnected with many of the family lines that I am researching.

Sue Appleton jsappleton@windstream.net

Smoak - Moncks Corner, Berkeley County, SC

Dannyandang2222 — 2008-08-27 16:56:46Z

Does anyone know of a Rose Smoak of Moncks Corner? I am researching the Bootz line and I believe she is a descendant of my GGG Grandfather Philip Bootz.

Daniel

I can be e-mailed at:
dannyandang

at

comcast.net

Re: BARBARA BULL

hrm001 — 2008-08-07 06:44:58Z

That sounds like the same family.

I have information on the Bunch/Bull decendents if you need that. My main now goal is to find out who John Bunch and Barbara's parents are and any other information concerning her line, which is my maternal line.

Thanks.

Re: Vanderhorst Family

julia_giblin — 2008-08-07 04:32:42Z

Hello Dajiana,
Just found your post today about the Vanderhorsts, we are more than likly are related. Johannes Vanderhorst, born circa 1662, Rotterdam Zurid Holland, is my 8x times great grandfather, who settled in Sth Carolina... My line comes in via my 4x great grandmother Harriet Cooper Vanderhorst, born circa 1769, Sth Carolina, she married Henry Thomas Shewen, born 1st of April 1782, Thisleboon House, Glamorgan Wales, they were married 12th Dec 1803, St Marys Parish, Swansea Wales...
Most of the Vanderhorst family info i have i found myself, via the internet, i have the generations down from Johannes... I knew their was african american Vanderhorst's but no nothing of them, maybe we can help each other... The reunion must of been a big a event, as their are so many Vanderhorsts... The Vanderhorsts come from my mothers side, i also have african american ancestry, on my dads side as well, my great great grandfather John Jay Green, born circa 1824, Petersburg Virginia, is african american, he came out to Australia, circa 1850, he was a minner, and married a white girl, (unheard of) I know so little about him, i am sure i have relatives over there, but have, had no luck so far...
Would love to learn more about your Vanderhorsts, this is my email address: juliagiblin@yahoo.com.au
I live in Melbourne Australia..
Sincerly Julia.

Re: BARBARA BULL

barbaraw7370 — 2008-08-06 21:51:19Z

sorry new at this. time frame would have been early 1800s. she had a daughter named mary in 1849 in lone star,calhoun,sc.

Re: Plantation that was run by the Eady

barbaraw7370 — 2008-08-06 21:48:30Z

I don't have much information except that there was two plantations own by the eadie family. My late grandmother was a eadie. That about all I know.

Re: BARBARA BULL

hrm001 — 2008-08-05 11:14:17Z

I am interested in Barbara b. abt 1814; m. John Bunch; residence St. Stephens, SC 1870 and 1880. Her maiden name may have been Bull.

Please let me know if this is the same Barbara Bull you are looking for.

Thanks.

Re: Plantation that was run by the Eady

JZ2745 — 2008-07-23 20:11:12Z

I didn't get pictures because no one responded to my post but I can do so next time I'm out there. I don't remember this post so send me the info you have about that cememtary and I'll find it and send pictures. Email me at judy483@aol.com because I don't check this site often.

Eady is still a common name around here but it's spelled Eadie.

Re: BARBARA BULL

11944 — 2008-07-22 22:43:15Z

You need to post a time frane she was alive and location etc.
good luck in your search

Re: Plantation that was run by the Eady

barbaraw7370 — 2008-07-22 14:37:34Z

mud_lake i believe was another plantation that was own by the eadies'. What is the exact location of the cemetery? Are there any pictures?

BARBARA BULL

barbaraw7370 — 2008-07-13 23:17:33Z

INFORMATION ON BARBARA BULL AND HER FAMILY

Re: David Causey and Mary Anderson

DebieGross — 2008-05-28 18:50:31Z

I'm interested in finding out more information on a Mary Jane Causey who married William Gross 1886. They had one or two children. Ed Gross b. 1889 and John L Gross. They were devorced? What happended to Mary Jane?

Debie Gross
sumgal68@hotmail.com

mary lou tally

jamespowell1918 — 2008-05-10 20:48:20Z

mary lou was a slave , in anderson s.c. about 1830 the tally family owned her.

Re: Vanderhorst Family

liltleboricua06 — 2008-04-14 05:16:49Z

My name is Dajiana Vanderhorst and we may be related. All i know is that there was only one Vanderhorst family that came to the United States from Holand and that was John Vanderhorst who settled in south carolina sometime between 1670-1694. My grandfather is Joe Vanderhorst and my great grandfather is Neal Vanderhorst. There are a lot fo african american people in our family and most of them are from south carolina. I would like to know more about the Vanderhorst family as well. There was a big Vanderhorst family reunion last summer in south carolina and thats all i learned.

sincerly
Dajiana M. Vanderhorst

1772 royal grants

WardFromTX — 2008-02-16 03:00:42Z

While researching at the SC archives building, I found 3 royal land grants given to 3 WARD men. 2 dated April 1772. 1 dated May 1772. The grants state "Berkeley" but the land itself is actually in what is now Leesville in Saluda County (just a couple miles from town).

One was for 200 acres.
One was for 150 acres.
One was for 500 acres.

For what reason were people being granted land in 1772? Any tips greatly appreciated.
thank you,
Melanie Ward

Re: Vanderhorst Family

julia_giblin — 2008-02-11 20:31:15Z

Hi
Anne Catherine Vanderhorst, was the sister, of my gggg
grandmother Harriet Cooper Vanderhorst Shewen, born circa 1769, South Carolina America, who married Henry Thomas Shewen, born 1782 Wales.. They were married on th 12th of December, 1803 Saint Marys Parish, Swansea Wales...
Cheers Julia...
can contact me via email juliagiblin@yahoo.com.au

Re: Vanderhorst Family

gooner123 — 2008-02-08 15:27:40Z

I found this thread by chance and it has helped me to add to my research on the Rees family, on behalf of my wife. My wife's mother was Dorothy Rees and John Rees and Anne Catherine Vanderhorst were her 4 x grandparents.

Re: Vanderhorst / Shewen / Selfe family

neil310706 — 2008-02-07 16:00:21Z

Julia, just spotted an error re. Jane Mathew....1775 in my post below is the date of their marriage, her death date should be 1813.

So :-

Cmdr.Henry Thomas Shewen (RN) father/mother was Daniel Shewen 1747-1792/Jane Mathew 1753-1813.

Re: Vanderhorst / Shewen / Selfe family

neil310706 — 2008-02-07 11:14:04Z

Hi Julia,

My information shows some of your missing line.

Cmdr.Henry Thomas Shewen (RN) father/mother was Daniel Shewen 1747-1792/Jane Mathew 1753-1775.

Daniel Shewen's parents were William Shewen 1711-1785/Margaret Howell 1714-1784.

William Shewen's parents were Major William Shewen 1687-1756/Martha Philipps ????-1770.

Major William Shewen's parents were Joseph Shewen 1664-1721/Judith Duthais ????-1736.

Joseph Shewen's parents were William Shewen 1631-1695/Sarah Barton 1624-1678.

The Wales connection moved from London with Joseph Shewen who was born in Bermondsey 10/02/1664 and died Bermondsey Sept. 1721. Perhaps Major William was barracked in Wales ?

Joseph's father, William was born Bermondsey 1631 (date unknown) and died 28/03/1695 and is buried in Bunhill Fields, Islington,London, Sarah his wife dies 14/07/1678 and is buried in Southwark, London.

Bunhill Fields is an historic area, here's a link :

http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/living_environmen...

This is an unconsecrated burial ground (not a cemetery) where dissenters and non-conformists were buried. Amongst others Daniel Defoe, John Bunyan, Richard & Henry Cromwell and William Blake are all buried here.

The Wales connection varies in area but is always around the south coastal region, Oystermouth, Swansea, Camarthen, St. Davids.

Re. Edwin Selfe, I have nothing further back than what you have already.

I'm having the same problem with Richard Hyder who I know lived and worked in Bristol around 1820's-1830's but I cannot find any definite details of his parents although I'm sure he originated in the south east of England.

For the Vanderhorst side, I have the Johannes (1662-1717) link and I believe he was related to Nicolaus van der Horst (1598-1646) an artist born in Antwerp,died in Brussel.

If you find a link between Johannes and Nicolaus please let me know. I have already posted in the Belgium and Holland section on this site, but no answers so far.

I will email you with any other relevant dates re. the above and any further information if I find any.

Regards, Neil

Re: Vanderhorst/ Shewen/Mansel/Selfe Family

julia_giblin — 2008-02-07 06:16:23Z

Hello Benita,
While on the Internet today, searching for my Shewen ancestors, i stumbled across your messages for the Vanderhorst/Shewen/Mansel/Selfe families, via Ancestry.com
Back to 2006, i posted a message, about these family names, but had no replys... My ggggg grandfather was Elias Vandehorst, born 28th of May 1738 Sth Carolina, his daughter Harriet Cooper Vanderhorst, born circa 1769, is my gggg grandmother, she married Henry Thomas Shewen, born circa 1782 Wales, they were married 12th of Dec 1803 at St Marys parish, Swansea Wales...Their daughter my ggg grandmother Jane Anne Mansel Cooper Shewen, born circa 1805 Swansea Wales, marrried my ggg grandfather Edwin Selfe, born circa 1810, Bristol, Somerset England...They were married 15th of April 1834, at Westbury-on-Trym, Gloucester England...Jane, had 2 sisters that i know of Ann Caterina Shewen, born circa 1813, and Georgiana Harriet Shewen, born circa 1814, both possibily born in Oystermouth? Wales...
I have the death certificates of Henry and Harriet Shewen, and of Jane and Edwin Selfe... I would love to learn more about my ancestors, on the Shewen Mansel and Selfe side, as i haven't been able to find who Henry Thomas Shewen's parents are? And no very little about the Mansel's and who Edwin Selfe's parents were? Have had much success in finding my Vanderhorst ancestors, gone as far back as Johannes Vanderhorst born circa 1662 Hollland...
My email address juliagiblin@yahoo.com.au
Cheers Julia....

Re: Vanderhorst / Shewen / Selfe family

julia_giblin — 2008-02-07 04:44:05Z

Hi Neil,
Via the Internet looking for my family, i stumbled across your messages, about the Vanderhorst, Shewen and Selfe messages on Ancesty message board, i actually posted a message Sept 2006 about these family names, but got no replys? Well here go's my ggggg grandfather was Elias Vanderhorst, born 28th Aug 1738 Sth Carolina, his daughter Harriet Cooper Vanderhorst, born circa 1769, is my gggg grandmother, she married Henry Thomas Shewen, born circa 1782 Wales, they were married on the 12th Dec 1803, Saint Marys parish Swansea Wales.. Their daughter my ggg grandmother Jane Anne Mansel Cooper Shewen, born circa 1805 Swansea Wales, Jane married my ggg grand father Edwin Selfe, born circa 1810, Bristol Somerset England, they were married 15th April 1834 at Westbury-on Tyrm, Gloucester England... Jane had 2 sisters Ann Caterina Shewen, born circa 1813, and Georgiana Harriet Shewen, born circa 1814, both possibily born in Oystermouth Wales...I have death certificates of Henry and Harriet Shewen, and of Jane and Edwin Selfe... I would love to learn more about my ancestors on the Vanderhorst, Shewen and Mansel side of my family, haven't been able to find parents for Henry Thomas Shewen... As for the Vanderhorst; i have been able to trace them back to Holland to Johannes Vanderhorst, born circa 1662...Also i have only been able to go back as far as Edwin Selfe, Jane's husband...
my email address juliagiblin@yahoo.com.au
Cheers Julia...

Re: Plantation that was run by the Eady

bhutto185 — 2008-01-06 16:55:27Z

I know where this old cemetery is located. There are at least two confederate soldiers there. The Gen. Ellison capers camp of msons of confederate soldiers is about to take the maintainance of this cemetery on as a project. Will provide any info available.

Re: Vanderhorst Family

Benita1941 — 2007-12-20 10:04:54Z

Thank you for the information about the Llanelli connection with the Vanderhorst family.

I was especially pleased to receive the information about Rosa Caroline and Charles Courtney Rees - he was the son of John Rees (1781-1843)of Cilymaenllwyd, who I am researching at the moment

I have found a reference to Henry Thomas Shewen living at Vauxhall House Llanelli, so it seems he lived there as well as Thistleboon House in Swansea.

Kindest regards

Benita

Re: Vanderhorst Family

neil310706 — 2007-12-19 19:33:55Z

If it's just the Llanelli connection then do you have the following ?

Daniel Shewen of Camarthen (1716-1770) m. Bridget Mansel 8/1/1758 : children Anna Maria b. 1758; Bridget b. 1760; Elizabeth b. 1762; Edward; John; Judith; Martha; Rose

I believe all the children were born Llanelli.

Daniel descended from William Shewen (1631-1695) the Quaker.

Also I have just found details of Harriet C Vanderhorst = Henry T Shewen's family :-

Jane Anne b.Swansea 1805 d. 3/2/1876

Rosa Caroline b. 24/12/1811 m. 1832 to Charles Courtney Rees b. 14/4/1810

Ann Catherine b. 22/3/1813 d. 1832

Georgine Harriot(note spelling as I have it) b. 22/11/1814 buried 1815 Llanelli.

Re: Vanderhorst Family

Benita1941 — 2007-12-19 18:20:10Z

Many thanks for all that information - I had not found Thomas V.

Again thanks

Benita

Re: Vanderhorst Family

neil310706 — 2007-12-19 18:15:50Z

Jane MC Shewen born Swansea 1805; died Newport Mon. but buried Arnos Vale, Bristol

Edwin born Wiltshire 1810 died Clontarf, Dublin but buried ArnosVale, Bristol

Jane Shewen Selfe born 1841

Julia Harriet Mansel Selfe born Bristol 1836;married 19/2/1856; died 15/12/1899 buried Arnos Vale Bristol

Edwin V born 9/11/1839 Castle Street Bristol

Thomas V (you didn't mention him) born 1844/45

Re: Vanderhorst Family

Benita1941 — 2007-12-19 18:07:23Z

Many thanks for the information

I am really only interested in the Llanelli connection.

Enjoy your Christmas

Regards

Benita

Re: Vanderhorst Family

neil310706 — 2007-12-19 18:01:56Z

Elias born (to my knowledge) Charleston SC 1735; left SC in August 1772; died in Bristol 1716; not sure where buried.

Mary Raven Cooper born ??? died 1797 Bristol

Sorry, I have no info. re. children of Harriet Cooper/Henry Thomas Shewen but I do have other Shewen data going back to William Shewen, a Quaker, born ca 1631 died 28/3/1695 buried in Bunhill Fields, Islington (Google it for info.)