Kershaw - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Mt Zion Baptist Church near Camden, Kershaw County, SC

TBAlexander — 2010-03-09 19:18:24Z

Please contact the Camden Archives, located on Broad Steet in Camden. If the person had a headstone in the cemetery it would be recorded in the Cemetery Survey of Kershaw County. They will mail copies of the cemetery listing upon request.

Toni

Re: Russell

PhilRussell14 — 2010-03-07 20:39:12Z

I have some information that could tie to your John G. My search is also for parents of my Russell line in the Kershaw, SC area. I am searching for parents of James D who was born in 1786. I also have found info noting a William G, born in 1808, of Kershaw, SC.

Please respond to phillip,russell@att.net if you still monitor this post.

Re: Obituary

Tony_Wages — 2010-03-06 10:15:26Z

Try the following link. I believe it is there. The library will email the obit if you request it:

http://hip.richland.lib.sc.us:8080/ipac20/ipac.jsp?profile=m...

Obituary

james66ross — 2010-03-02 03:33:34Z

I would greatly appreciate copy of obit. for Cornelius Cleveland Marsh died June 21, 1974 in Kershaw Co. SC
Thanks for any information.

Re: Mt Zion Baptist Church near Camden, Kershaw County, SC

MarthaCatoePeebles — 2010-02-25 19:52:10Z

There are two Mt. Zion Baptist churches in Kershaw Co.one is white and one is black, they are in the Cemetery Survey Book for Kershaw Co. S.C. Vol.2
If you need alook up i will be glad to help you, just send a email with the info you need to mpeebles2@truvista.net and let me know which church you need the lookup in.
a great site for South Carolina research is, www.palmettoroots.org and it is totally free.

Re: John C Williams

dltoddjr — 2010-02-19 02:28:43Z

Hi,

I know of William Williams and Lucy Horton Williams and their children very well. I live adjacent to Kershaw County and have done extensive research on this family. I do not know how it got started that the John Cornelius Williams of Pickens Co., AL is a son of William and Lucy Williams but it is wrong. There is documentation in SC and at the National Archives that proves the John C. Williams in Alabama is not a son of William and Lucy. There was a John Williams that was a son of William and Lucy but his full name John Chalmers Williams. John Chalmers Williams lived and died in Lancaster County, SC (borders Kershaw County). The decendants of John Chalmers Williams living today know the living decendants of William's and Lucy's other children that are living in Kershaw County and they all know they are related. One of William's and Lucy's sons did move to Pickens County, AL and his name was Nathaniel Williams.

I have done some reseach on the John C. Williams in Pickens Co., AL and do think he is connected with the same Williams family but it is the branch that lived in Chester and York Counties, SC. Actually, William Williams of Kershaw County was born on the Chester County / York County border but moved to Kershaw County after the Rev. War and married Lucy Horton there. William's brothers and sisters either stayed in the Chester and York Counties area or moved west. Here is the kicker, William's half brother, John Williams (born 1768), moved from Chester Co., SC to Pickens Co., AL before 1830. He is buried at Bethany Cemetery in Aliceville, Pickens Co., AL. The John C.(Cornelius) Williams of Pickens Co., AL is more closely aligned with this branch of the Williams line that moved from Chester Co. and York Co., SC. I remember finding a very old Alabama newspaper article on John Cornelius Williams and it said he was from Yorkville, SC and belong to a masonic lodge there.

I hope all this has helped. Send me an email if you have any questions.

Re: Joseph William PHILLIPS of Kershaw County, SOUTH CAROLINA

rwphillipsnc — 2010-02-16 01:06:48Z

No the family resided in the Buffaloe community, and are buried in the Baptist Church cemetery there.

Wayne

Re: Joseph William PHILLIPS of Kershaw County, SOUTH CAROLINA

carolwarren94 — 2010-02-15 22:10:04Z

People of color?
Sincerely,
carol wheeldin warren.

John C Williams

mrfsw3120 — 2010-02-13 22:03:39Z

I am trying to find out some info on my John C Williams that was born in Camden, Kershaw county in 1805 and married Francis robinson there before moving to Alabama. Some say that he is a son of the William Williams and Lucy Horton, but I cant be for sure. If anone knows any angle to pursue please let me know

Re: Collins/Boykin: AFRICAN AMERICAN CAMDEN FAMILIES

TBAlexander — 2010-02-10 18:39:26Z

I am sorry, hope your distraction resolves itself.
Feel better
contact me at alexsparks1900@msn.com

Re: Collins/Boykin: AFRICAN AMERICAN CAMDEN FAMILIES

CorneliaWarner44 — 2010-02-10 18:29:16Z

sorry, Toni, I'm pretty distracted of late, but I should have thought of that, even so.
I would love to know if and how you are related.
I did spend some time in the archives and noted a few intriguing wills, and contacted them, now I must give them the time needed to pull them and check them for me.
Cornelia

Re: Collins/Boykin: AFRICAN AMERICAN CAMDEN FAMILIES

TBAlexander — 2010-02-10 15:10:46Z

You are welcome, cousin. The Camden families are very close.

You did not ask how I know this information.

Enjoy,
Toni

Re: Collins/Boykin: AFRICAN AMERICAN CAMDEN FAMILIES

CorneliaWarner44 — 2010-02-08 23:41:51Z

thank you, Toni, that is intriguing, I will do that!

Re: Salmond and Alexander

TBAlexander — 2010-02-08 17:54:34Z

I am interested in your Alberta Alexander. I am a descendant of the Alexander families and would love to connect.

Toni

Re: AFRICAN AMERICAN CAMDEN FAMILIES

TBAlexander — 2010-02-08 16:20:29Z

I checked out your family tree.

Isaac Boykin married Angeline Alexander, they had Lizzie Boykin (1896-1993), who married T. L. Collins.
Lizzie and T. L. have: Angie, who died in 1996 and three other children that I have record of.

Toni A.

Collins/Boykin: AFRICAN AMERICAN CAMDEN FAMILIES

TBAlexander — 2010-02-08 15:59:59Z

Please contact the Camden Archives, located on Broad Street in Camden.
They have plenty of information on the Boykins/Collins.
Eventhough I am African American, the Boykins id own some of my family.

Also check with the South Carolina Department of Archive and History in Columbia.

Toni A.

Re: Mt Zion Baptist Church near Camden, Kershaw County, SC

TBAlexander — 2010-02-08 15:40:39Z

Please contact the Camden Archives, located on Broad Street, in Camden, South Carolina. The Daughters of the American Revolution took a survey of all cemeteries in South Carolina, this includes African American Cemeteries in 1989. The books, three volumes, cost twenty dollars each and are a wealth of information. It includes whatever is listed on the headstone, family plaque or funeral marker. I must say the information is accurate, I visited some of my families cemeteries, which were included, in the survey.
Camden Achive will give you a copy of the cemetery for less that $1.00 and postage. They also have a website.

Toni A.

Re: Mt Zion Baptist Church near Camden, Kershaw County, SC

gbkinard — 2010-02-06 14:00:34Z

Mt. Zion does not have all its interments on Find a Grave, but when you get the info you need it would be helpful to others if you would add your folk to that site.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=...

(the url above will show you what is already listed for Mt. Zion)

Glenna

Re: Mt Zion Baptist Church near Camden, Kershaw County, SC

dozenne — 2010-02-01 18:50:07Z

Thank you for the two suggestions. Donna

Re: Mt Zion Baptist Church near Camden, Kershaw County, SC

Namaydole — 2010-02-01 17:13:09Z

I would call the church and see if they have someone who oversees the cemetery and who would be willing to check for you. Church offices aren't always staffed during business hours so you may have to call more than once. Sometimes even a secretary or the minister will be willing to help. It is certainly worth a try! There are two Mt. Zion churches in Camden:

Mt. Zion Baptist Church (803) 432-4991
and
Mt. Zion Black River Baptist Church (803) 432-8552

Re: Mt Zion Baptist Church near Camden, Kershaw County, SC

zoegracie — 2010-01-30 19:09:01Z

You might go on findagrave.com and put his name in the cemetery and request a photo. A volunteer will look for the grave for you. C J S

Mt Zion Baptist Church near Camden, Kershaw County, SC

dozenne — 2010-01-28 00:56:21Z

Is there a transcription of the burials in this church cemetery? I am looking for Mosley (Moseley, Mosely) burials, especially that of William Mosley in 1879. His first wife may have been a Catoe (Cato). Thanks for any consideration and help.

Re: REBECCA ALEXANDER WILL

mickeycrimm — 2010-01-09 16:54:14Z

Marget Alexander Jones Crim was both an heir and executrix in this will. She was the seonnd wife of Peter Crim of the 1800 Kershaw census. She was a widow when they married. Peter's first wife was Rachel Duke.

The Rachel Crim listed as witness on this will was Marget's sister Rachel Alexander Crim. This Rachel was married to John Crim, a son of Peter Crim.

A transcript of the will can be viewed at the website South Carolina Archives & History.

Re: clyburn

bennrobin — 2009-12-29 10:13:15Z

I just sent you an email.

Re: clyburn

stollison1 — 2009-12-29 03:08:29Z

I think we may be on the same track. My info says Ernest Milton Clyburn marries Bertha Bradley. I did not know her middle name was Jane. It is not on her Death cert. I know of one child--Lucille. I did not know her first name was Agnes. Lucille had 2 husbands: George Henry Paul and Ernest L. Martin. I have searched probate records in Kershaw county but have not found anything on E.M.C. Bertha is my great aunt. If this all makes sense to you, I would love to exchange info. Email direct to me is ok at stollison@sc.rr.com

Re: clyburn

bennrobin — 2009-12-28 01:36:15Z

I am looking for Ernest Milton Clyburn also. He was married to my great grandmother Bertha Jane Bradley. My grandmother was Agnes Lucille Clyburn.

I found some info that Ernest was born in 1883 and his parents were George and Ida Clyburn and they had seven children, Ernest, Belle, Tom, Lewis, Mandosa, Georgia, and Mandosa.

Re: Warden Family in Camden

Namaydole — 2009-12-24 20:49:33Z

You might try contacting the Camden County archives and see if they could help you.

Warden Family in Camden

PRogers4395 — 2009-12-23 15:38:43Z

Per The New York Times, in Mar 1903, S. Osgood Pell married Miss Elizabeth Warden at the plantation of her mother at Camden, SC. Her mother was Mrs Arthur Warden a widow who also had a home in Pittsburg, PA. Does anyone have any information about this plantation such as name, location, etc? Also, 28 Oct 1936, a sister to Elizabeth, Juliet Warden Kerr, died in Camden perhaps having ridden on a train to Camden. She was buried in PA. I've been tracking this Warden family and would appreciate any help.

Re: Obituary Look up

MarthaCatoePeebles — 2009-12-20 01:14:11Z

Alfred J. Branham
ELGIN — Graveside service for Alfred J. Branham, 65, will be held 3 o’clock Monday, October 23, 2006, in Hillcrest Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Jackson officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the Fellowship Hall of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church, P.O. Box 85, Elgin, SC 29045. Shives Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Branham passed away Friday, October 20, 2008. Born in Elgin, he was a son of the late Aussman Branham and Georgia Jackson. He was a former employee of Daniels Construction and a truck driver.

Surviving are his two daughters, Sharen Whitfield and her husband, Jeff, Debbie Springfield and her husband, Tim, all of Elgin; three granddaughters, Tiffany McNeill and her husband, Joey, of Camden, Jaimie Whitfield and Presley Springfield of Elgin; two great-granddaughters, Ashland Jade and Emily Grace McNeill of Camden; a brother, Johnny Branham of Swansea; twin sister, Alfreda Lloyd of Swansea; sister, Jeanette Grigsby of Elgin. A brother, Talmadge Branham, predeceased him.

www.shivesfuneralhome.com

(803) 754-6290

«Obituary posted: October 22, 2006»

Re: Kershaw county cemetery books

Namaydole — 2009-12-02 00:55:06Z

Apologies...I did not mean to say findagrave. I meant to ask if you had posted a request on obits.com? I've requested assistance from them several times asking about an obituary and they've come through for me every time. Of course, 1859-60...obits were not as common as they are today. The other suggestion would be to try and work backward using the last name to see if there are any living relatives. That has worked for me too.

Re: Kershaw county cemetery books

rsgreg — 2009-12-01 23:24:10Z

I did. I searched findagrave, ancestry.com, rootsweb,and all the state of SC genealogy sites I could find before posting my request.

Richard

Re: Kershaw county cemetery books

Namaydole — 2009-12-01 19:40:44Z

Have you tried findagrave.com?

Kershaw county cemetery books

rsgreg — 2009-11-30 03:16:24Z

I know its a long shot but I'm hoping to find information on the burial of Jesse Wessinger. He died 1859-1860 in Orangeburg County, but was buried in or near Camden.

Not much information from me, but any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for any consideration.

Richard
Moncks Corner, SC

Re: Burwell Boykin of Kershaw County and his Slave Descendants

CorneliaWarner44 — 2009-11-29 20:00:33Z

do you know if Francis went to Alabama? I am intrigued by him, as he lived 9 doors from who I think may be my Lewis Collins. that Lewis did have slaves in SC, mine removed first to Alabama and then to Houston Co., TX. I do find a daughter marrying in Lauderdale Co., Alabama. they may be in Morgan Co. earlier. that daughter later married (abt 1844) in Houston Co., TX to a Mr. Boykin. it could be Francis, or it may be a George W. Boykin who received land in 1841 in Houston Co.
with the family so hard to trace back in time, I'm looking into every aspect that might help trace them back.

Re: AFRICAN AMERICAN CAMDEN FAMILIES

CorneliaWarner44 — 2009-11-29 18:59:17Z

I am seeking white Collins' and Boykin's in SC and have come across what might be my ancestor and a son in law of his.
in 1810 Kershaw Co. census, I find;

Lewis Collins - 1 - 11||1 - - - 2 - 34

1 boy 10-15, 1 man 26-44, 1 man 45 or older, 1 female under 10, 2 females 45 and over (so where is Lewis' wife?)

the 34 is for the number of slaves he owned.

a Francis S. Boykin lives 9 doors down, aged 16-25 and he lives alone.

I could be wrong about them, but I have to check every plausable record.

my Lewis Collins removed to Alabama before 1828, and then to Texas in 1837. there, a Mr. Boyken married Lewis's widowed daughter Mary J. Collins McDonald about 1844. by 1850 both Mary and Mr. Boykin had died and her brother is raising her 5 children. it is possible that these families migrated together, or close together. the other possibility is a George W. Boykin received land in Houston Co., Texas in 1841.

I'm fairly new to southern research, and am finding it quite difficult. it doesn't help that I'm researching long distance.

Re: Sikke Aldret

caustin151 — 2009-11-19 13:52:17Z

Wife of Benjamin S. was Catherine Flynn from Ireland. I know very little about her and would love to know more. Sikke's wife was Mary Anderson 1798-July 29,1868. Her parents were John Anderson and Mary Williams April 10, 1776-Oct 13, 1834. Mary W. parents were Benjamin Williams and Mary Ann Simpson from North Carolina. Wikepedia has a copy of her requesting a pention as his widow in Charleston at the age of 84. She was born in North Carolina Jan 16, 1755 and died in Charleston April 17, 1840. He was in the revolutionary war (not the governor of North Carolina by the same name). Do you know anything about Sikke before he came to the U.S.?
I hope some of this information is helpful. I have a copy of Sikke's will.

Re: Sikke Aldret

ritacorbinart — 2009-11-19 00:46:25Z

Thank you for replying to the message board . I will be happy to share information about the Aldert and Aldret ancestors. Let me know what you are specifically interested in knowing. I would like more information on the names of the wives of these ancestors if you know about them . Rita C.

Re: Sikke Aldret

caustin151 — 2009-11-17 14:04:01Z

I know that this is an old posting. Just wanted to know if you are still out there. I am the great great grand daughter of Benjamin Sikke Aldret. My great grandmother was his daughter Cornelia. I just started my search and would love to connect with someone and share information.

Re: Obituary Look up

MarthaCatoePeebles — 2009-11-16 20:00:24Z

your very welcome !

Re: Obituary Look up

chelleherbison23 — 2009-11-16 17:57:19Z

Thank You so much!

Re: Obituary Look up

MarthaCatoePeebles — 2009-11-16 14:31:32Z

Re: William Moseley of Kershaw d. 28 May 1876 -Where is he buried?

dozenne — 2009-11-15 19:29:26Z

Just saw your reply to my post looking for burials of Moseley (Mosley, Mosley) family members in Kershaw County, especially that of William Moseley. I have not seen any folks surnamed McManus in my research, but I'll keep an eye out. Thanks for the information about the cemetery in Camden. Donna McCain Ozenne

Obituary Look up

MichelleHerbison — 2009-11-14 19:38:19Z

If any body has access to look on an obituary for Alfred J Branham, I would appreciate it if they could share it with me.

He was born Aug 18 1941 and passed away on Oct 20 2006. He is buried in Hillcrest Baptist Church Cemetery.

Re: Sikke Aldret

caustin151 — 2009-11-03 14:57:10Z

My great grandmother was Cornelia Aldret Tiencken, daughter of Benjamin S. Aldret. I have some information on Sikke and his wife Mary if yu are still interested let me know.

Thomas Harris of Kershaw Dist--ca. 1810

WCarah — 2009-10-28 19:58:13Z

I am looking for any information on a Thomas Harris, found on page 175 of the 1810 Kershaw Dist. census.

Based on the census data, Thos. Harris was born between 1766 and 1784. He had 2 boys under 10, and 2 girls under 10 years of age. His wife is the same age group as Thomas.

Harris is living close to an Oliver Massey and I am trying to establish a tie between the two families. Massey moved to Perry Co., Alabama in around 1820. Thomas Harris is not in any 1820 census that I can find in Kershaw, SC or in Perry, Alabama, but I suspect he or his family also moved to Perry Co., Alabama.

Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

church records- Little Lynches to Lynches (Cassatt to Tillersville)

paulacarterdavis — 2009-10-25 21:39:32Z

Seeking church info- what churches were present 1820 & before in the location my Davises lived- Little Lynches Creek/Pine Tree Creek/ Bell Branch/ forks of Lynches. This is general area from Cassett to Tillersville, Kershaw Co, SC. I have 1797 estate papers refering to request for adm of estate being read during or after "divine service." But have no idea what church it could be. Land records consistently place my Davises in this area. Any leads on churches, or publications of church records for Kershaw Co, SC appreciated.

Re: William Thompson b. 1857

igohikin1 — 2009-10-21 19:49:50Z

My uncle is Harrell Thompson from Bethune SC. Please email me at richard.adams@hotmail.com Thanks

Vinson Family Bible

ErikaNVinson — 2009-10-15 18:44:55Z

I have a copy of a Vinson Family Bible that belonged to Hollis and Ethel Vinson

Jane Vincent-Amos Mungo never married, they are Hollis H Vinson's parents/

Re: Darlilng A. Baker and other Bakers of 1800's Kershaw and Lancaster

sayray38 — 2009-10-10 02:43:40Z

Hello, I'm not sure if I can be of any help but I believe that Darling A. Baker and Mary Copeland were the parents of one Joe Baker. I also believe Joe had a brother called Dock Baker. Joe married a Minnie Morgan in Jan. 24, 1911. This part I am sure of:).......... Joe Baker and Minnie Morgan/Baker had a daughter Called Gatsie Jane Baker who married a John Craft. John and Gatsie Craft were the grandparents of my husband.
I know that one J.Van Baker married a Susan Boone. They were killed in a train wreak n Camden Aug. 3, 1935. Also killed with them were Samuel Baker, Steve and Annie Boone Baker, John Van Jr. If these are the same Baker's maybe I can be of some help? Thanks, Sarah

Re: jessie holland hammond

bil_brasington — 2009-09-19 18:12:27Z

Neither name is coming up in my data. Date and place of Birth might help.

Not a Hammond. The Brasingtons and Hammonds have intermarried in the Waxhaws. Any Brasington you meet in that area is likley kin to me, along with the Hinsons, Cauthens, and some Smalls.

Will help anyway I can.
bil_brasington@hotmail.com