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Wofford-Askins Engagement Announced, 2-21-1974
Engagement of Jerome P Askins III and Donna Alice Wofford -
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WKYB-AM
WKYB-AM. The station was located in Hemingway and was a low power AM station. WKYB was required by the FCC to sign off at sunset so as not to interfere with larger stations at night. -
Witherspoon's Ferry Vested in John Witherspoon - 1801
The Statutes at Large of South Carolina: Acts relating to roads, bridges and ferries, with an appendix, containing the militia acts prior to 1794 - By South Carolina, Thomas Cooper, David James McCord -
Witherspoon's Ferry vested in J.D. Witherspoon, 1815
The Statutes at Large of South Carolina: Acts relating to roads, bridges and ferries, with an appendix, containing the militia acts prior to 1794 -
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Willow V, Elnora, Jess, and Verline Hanna
John Jesse "Jess" Hanna and Verline Carter Hanna with daughters Willow V and Elnora. -
Willow V and Jess Hanna
John Jesse "Jess" Hanna with daughter Willow V. Hanna. -
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Williamsburg County Gets First Historical Marker
Article detailing the first historical marker in Williamsburg County at Indiantown Presbyterian Church. -
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Williamsburg Building Supply Company
Williamsburg Building Supply Company started in Kingstree and opened their Johnsonville branch in May of 1954. Lamar Dennis was the manager. This building was later Evans Brothers and Sons and was located on Broadway Street. The building burned down in 2007 and is currently a vacant lot. -
William James "Billy" Cox family
This photo was originally contributed to the Johnsonville Library Altman Genealogy and Local History Digital Collections by Noonie Eaddy Stone. Pictured:
Billy and Jean Cox with all of their children in front of house taken in Williamsburg County. (Back Row Left to Right) Ethel Cox, Elizabeth Cox (mother of Thetis Prosser), William Shell Cox, Mary Cox, Emily Cox, Flutte Cox. (Front Row Left to Right) Lille Cox, Bud Walter Cox, Jean Stone Cox, William (Billy) Cox, O'Rella Narcissus Cox, Jasper Cox
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William James "Billy" Cox and Sarah Jane Stone Cox
William James "Billy" Cox Jr (1842–1921) and Sarah Jane Stone Cox (1850–1924) were the founders of Rehobeth Pentecostal Holiness Church. -
William J. Johnson (b. 1810)
William J. Johnson was the nephew of William J. Johnson Sr, founder of Johnsonville. He gave the land on which Trinity United Methodist Church was built. -
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William Hanna and Toby
William Hanna poses with Toby the cow. -
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William German, Marie, and Lillie Bell Prosser in Vox, 1897
This 1897 photograph shows siblings William German Prosser (1890-1979), Marie Prosser(1893-1972) and Lillie Belle Prosser (1887-1971). They are pictured at the Vox home of their parents Eldridge Franklin "E. F." Prosser (1869-1956) and Lillian Camillia Cox Prosser (1867-1934). -
William German Prosser home on Pine Street
William German (W.G.) Prosser's home on Pine Street in Johnsonville, photo taken circa 1915.
Note that like most yards at the time did not have a grassy lawn, just swept dirt.
Photos from the William German and Pearline Keefe Prosser Photo Album.
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William German Prosser
William German Prosser
Photo from the William German and Pearline Keefe Prosser Photo Album.
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William German & Pearline Keefe Prosser circa 1935
William German & Pearline Keefe Prosser, circa 1935. Taken on Pine Street. The house in the back was E. F. Prosser’s home on Pine Street. He originally lived in Vox but moved to Johnsonville circa 1913. -
William Arthur and Bertha Mae Cribb Altman
William Arthur (W.A.) Altman Jr. (1921-1984) and Bertha Mae Cribb Altman (1925-1991). W.A. worked at Haselden Brothers Ford. He was the son of William Arthur Altman Sr. and Wilma Grace Edwards. Bertha Mae Crib was the daughter of Charlie Anderson Cribb and Nettie Baxley. Mrs. Altman attended Pleasant Hill High School. -
William Andrew Lawrimore and Family
William Andrew Lawrimore (1871-1962) and his wife, Annie Stacia Watson (1877-1950), were farmers and operated a country store at Muddy Creek. William and Annie's last name is sometimes spelled Lowrimore interchangeably.
Their children were:
Willie James Lawrimore 1899–1979
Victor Blue Lawrimore 1900–1984
Mary Agnes Lawrimore Woodberry 1902–1991
Annie Lawrimore Ginn 1904–2008
Percy Buck Lawrimore 1906–1969
Rufus Brice Lawrimore 1908–1987
Jacob Baker Lawrimore 1910–1982
Edna Lawrimore Barfield 1912–2002
Gracie Lawrimore Edwards 1912–2009
Arris Bradford Lawrimore 1914–1985
Marvin Jackson Lawrimore 1916–2000
Carrie Bell Lawrimore Huggins 1918–2016
Fred Bill Lawrimore 1920–2007
Ruby Lawrimore Stone 1928–1965 -
William and Ginny Carter
William Fenwick Carter and and wife Letitia Virginia "Ginny" Cox, natives of Johnsonville/Hemingway, at their home in Florida. -
Willia "Bongie" Altman McCutchen, 1954
Willia "Bongie" Altman McCutchen (1928-2010) was a daughter of Julius Spiers Altman and Lillie Belle Prosser Altman. She is pictured here in 1954. -
Will of Hugh Hanna, 1841
Transcription:
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN!
I, Hugh Hanna, planter of the District of Williamsburg and State aforesaid; being of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following; to wit.
Item 1st. I give devise and bequeath unto my Son Calvin Hanna two (2) tracts of land on the Kill Branch; one of which he the said Calvin is now living on and; and the tract adjoining. I likewisegive and bequath unto the said Calvin Hanna the following named three (3) negroes, viz; Cupid, Young Scipo, and Elvira with the future increase of said Elvira, for and during his natural life, and at his death to the lawful issue of his body, begotten by him, if he dies leaving no lawful issue, begotten by him, I give and bequeath the abovetwo (2) tracts of land, and the above named three (3) negroes, with the issue of Elvira to my surviving children or, their children.
Item 2nd. I give, devise and bequath unto my two (2) sons Samuel D. Hanna and Joseph F. Hanna, all of my remaining lands.
Item 3rd. I give devise and bequeath unto my son Samuel D. Hanna, the following named three (3) negroes viz. Peter, Venus and Dinah, with the future issue and increase of the said females.
Item 4th. I give devise and bequeath unto my son Joseph F. Hannathe following named three (3) negroes viz. Sam, Lizza and Crissa with the future issue and increase of the said females.
Item 5th. I give devise and bequeath unto my two (2) sons Samuel D. Hanna and Joseph Franklin Hanna the following named two (2) negroesviz: Mercury and Juno.
Item 6th. I give and devise and bequeath unto my two (2) sons Samuel D. Hanna and Joseph F. Hanna all of my Plantation tools and my wagon and team.
Item 7th. I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Paisley the following named three (3) negroes viz; Young Mercury, Nellie and Young Juno with the future issue and increase of the said females.
Item 8th. I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Margaret Barr, one (1) negro boy, Young Sam.
Item 9th. I give devise and bequeath unto all of my children the remaining part of my negroes; to be equally divided between them, the two sons of my son Hugh viz James Hanna and Hugh Hanna to have one share, the same their father would draw if living. Said share to be divided between them.
Item 9th. I give devise and bequeath unto all of my children all of my stock of cattle to be equally divided among them.
Item 10th. I give devise and bequeath unto all of my children, all the money I may leave after the expense of my burial is discharged, to be equally divided among them.
Item 11th. Should any of my children die without lawful issue, then all the above mentioned property assigned to them to be equally divided among my surviving heirs.
Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my friends, James Graham, Sr., George Barr, William Hanna and James H. Stone, executors to this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills heretofore made by me, or for me at my request. I do hereby give my Executors or either of them full power to execute this my last Will. Also full power and authority to call in three freeholders to assist to appraise and divide my Estate without petitioning any court of Law or Equity for a division and such division made by any one or more of them shall be as binding on my heirs, as if it had been made by the authority of any Court in this State. In witness to all and each of the things herein contained, I hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth (13) day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-one (1841).
Signed in the presence of HUGH Hanna (L.S)
William Cox
Robt. G. Thomson
Joseph A. Thompson
James H. Stone
NOTE: This Will is on file and was probated in the office of the Probate Judge at Kingstree, County Seat of Williamsburg County, S. C.
Hugh O. Hanna
Attorney At Law
Hampton, S. C.Tags Hanna -
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Westside Free Will Baptist Church, 1956
Describes the founding of the church the previous year. -
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Westside Free Will Baptist Church - 1973
Founded in 1955, Westside's first preacher was Carroll Alexander. The church was founded as an offshoot of Little Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Vox. -
Westside Free Will Baptist Church - 1968
Founded in 1955, Westside's first preacher was Carroll Alexander. The church was founded as an offshoot of Little Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Vox. -
West Side Free Will Baptist Church Chartered - 1965
Westside puts in notice of official charter. The church began meeting in 1956. -
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