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Freeman Family Tree
William Owen Freeman, born in NC in 1780 and died in Hemingway, SC in 1830. He married
Jane Cumbie, who was born in 1780 and died in Hemingway, SC in 1832. It is documented that
in 1810, they lived in Abbeville, SC. They had 5 children: Susannah, Owen Clinton, Gilbert
Clarkson, John and Eleanor "Ellen" Freeman.
1. Susannah Freeman, born in 1802 in SC and died on July 29, 1854. She married John
Frierson Rodgers, who was born in Kingstree in 1801. He was Christened on May 20,
1802 at Salem Black River Presbyterian Church and died on September 4, 1881 in Lee's
Township. He is buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City. They had 11 children:
Elizabeth Jane, Margaret, David, Aaron, Stephen LeGrande, William Morgan, Susannah
Emeline, Hester Martha, Francis Eli, James Furman and Claron Rodgers.
1A. Elizabeth Jane Rodgers, born on May 14, 1821 and died on February 16, 1858 in
SC. She married James McKenzie, born in Sumter on November 12, 1820 and died on
September 24, 1857 in Sumter. They had 6 children: Martha, Jehu, Lenora, Margaret,
Emily Elizabeth, and Levi Calhoun McKenzie.
1a. Martha McKenzie, born in 1844 and died in 1875 in SC. She married
Permethius Watson Floyd, born in 1842 in SC and died in 1892. They had 5
children: Elizabeth Jane, Drucilla, Zipporah, Cornelius Marshall and Lenora
Floyd.
I. Elizabeth Jane Floyd, born in 1867 and died in Lake City on April 14,
1944. She married Reubin Jordan Parrott, born in 1865 and died in Lake
City on January 12, 1944. They had 10 children: Susie, Serana, Martha,
Thaddeus Theodore, Maggie Vermelle, Bertha Ithay, Rheubin Leon,
Eleida, Baby Boy, and Essie Parrott.
Ia. Susie Parrott, born in Lake CIty on February 6, 1891 and died
on September 15, 1981 in Florence. She married William Henry​
Grimsley, born on June 1, 1890 in Florence County and died on
October 31, 1959 in Rocky Mount, NC. They had 4 children:
Judson Jarrett, Henry Leon, William Merritt and Cully Grimsley.
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i. Judson Jarrett Grimsley was born on July 18, 1904 and
died on May 25, 1973. He married Lainus Turner who was
born on March 22, 1901 and died on June 14, 1970. They
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children: Jessie, Lucille, Nora, Infant Son, Leona, and
Mary Alice Grimsley.
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ia. Jessie Lewis Grimsley SR was born on
September 26, 1924 in Lake City and died on
November 1,1998 in St. Stephens. He married
Betty Joe McElveen who was born on April 14,
1932 in Florence County and died on July 3, 2020
in Summerville, SC. They had 3 children: Jessie,
Bill and Faye
-Jessie Lewis Grimsley JR was born on
August 10, 1949 and died on February 21,
2001. He is buried in Sunset Memorial
Cemetery in St. Stephens.​ ​
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ib. Lucille Nora Grimsley was born on July 12,
1926 and died in November of 1995.She married
Milton C. Pierson who was born in 1925 and died in
1989.​ ​
ic. Infant Son Grimsley was born on December
17, 1930 and died on December 21, 1930.
id. Leona Roberts Grimsley was born in 1932 and
died in 1932.
ie. Mary Alice Grimsley was born on August
11,1934 in Lake City and died on October 8, 2015
in Alexander, AL. She married Walter Lee
McDonald who was born on July 30, 1929 and died
on June 9, 2008. They are buried in Hillview
Memorial Park in Alabama.
ii. Henry Leon Grimsley was born on January 22, 1920 in
NC and died on February 1, 1974. He married Myrtle

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Cobb, who was born on April 11, 1923 and died on March
1, 1988. They married on December 11, 1948 in Rocky
Mount, NC. They had 3 children: Coral, Kenneth and
Teresa
iia. Coral Lee Grimsley was born in 1949 in NC​
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iib. Kenneth Leon Grimsley was born on August
16, 1954 in Edgecombe, NC.
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iic. Teresa Lynn Grimsley was born on October
20,1955.
iii. William Merritt Grimsley was born on September 5,
1922 and died on December 8, 2004. He married Louise
Rose who was born on March 4, 1925 and died on June 7,
2009. They married on May 2, 1942. They had 3 children:
Shirley, Joanne and Joseph.
iiia. Shirley Jean Grimsley was born on July 23,
1958 in Clearwater, FL and died on May 12, 2005.
She married a gentleman named Hal Baird.
iiib. Joanne Grimsley married Craig Simpson
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iiic. Joseph Grimsley married Nancy Grimsley
iv. Cully Grimsley, no information found
Ib. The second child of Reubin and Elizabeth was Serana A.
Parrott. She was born in July of 1892. Her death date is
unknown.
Ic. The third child of Reubin and Elizabeth was Martha Parrott.
She was born on June 9, 1893 and died on January 19, 1978. She
married Samuel Robert Strickland who was born on August 29,
1893 and died on March 19, 1920. They had 4 children: Cullie,
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i. Cullie Watson Strickland was born on October 4, 1914
and died on April 1, 1966 in Kingstree. He is buried in
Casselman cemetery in Lake City.
ii. Thelma Strickland was born in 1912 and died on
December 15, 2000. She married J. Leon McMakin who
was born on March 12, 1907 and died on December 18,
1936. They had 3 children: John, Samuel, and Katherine
McMakin.
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iia. John Leon McMakin JR was born on August
9, 1930 and died on March 27, 1983.
iib. Samuel Buren McMakin was born on April 5,
1933 and died on January 23, 2009.

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iii. James Reuben Strickland was born on February 11,
1917 and died on June 13, 1966. He is buried in Casselman
Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
iv. Vera Catherine Strickland was born on April 15,
1920 and died on August 22, 2001. She married Willie
Mack McKenzie SR, who was born on October 19, 1913
and died on September 19, 1984. They had 3 children:
Martha, Samuel, and Johnny McKenzie.
iva. Martha Ann McKenzie was born on October
24, 1943 and died on May 31, 2017.
ivb. Samuel R. McKenzie was born on February
26, 1946 and died on November 8, 1975.​ ​
ivc. Johnny Mack McKenzie was born on October
21, 1949 and died on November 11, 2004.
Id. The fourth child of Reubin and Elizabeth Parrott was
Thaddeus Theodore Parrott SR, who was born on February 27,
1895 and died on April 18, 1980. He married Rozella McKenzie,
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married on December 15, 1920. They had 6 children: Reubin,
Rosalie, Mabel, Thaddeus JR, Bobbie, and Rosalyn Parrott.
i. Reubin Milton Parrott was born on April 11, 1924 and
died on December 19, 1959 in Kingstree. He is buried
along with his parents in Sandy Bay Cemetery in Kingstree,
SC.
ii. Rosalie Parrott was born on December 16, 1925 and
died on April 26, 2010 in Georgetown, SC. She married
Ashable Kedron Springs, who was born on August 23,
1924 and died on March 15, 1965. They had a daughter:
Daphne Springs
iia. Daphne Springs was born on April 20, 1952
and died on July 18, 2022 in Kingstree. She
married twice. Her first husband was Jimmy N.
Tisdale. They had 2 sons: Creighton and Joey
Tisdale
-Creighton Alex Tisdale was born on
November 2, 1970 and died on August 6,
1977.
-Joey Nelson Tisdale was born on
November 26, 1975 and died on April 12,
2016. Both brothers are buried in Sandy
Bay Cemetery in Kingstree. Daphne
Springs' second husband was Sammy
Canady. They did not have any children
together.
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iii. Mabel Lee Parrott was born on March 8, 1928 and
died on July 20, 2016. She married Lawton L. Shuler, who
was born on August 14, 1920 and died on October 11,
1984. They had 6 children: Stephanie, Donna, Mabel,
Alicia, Lawtonette, and Hubert Shuler.
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iiic. Mabel Shuler (Charles) Swenson
iiid. Alicia Shuler (Paul) Filzen
iiie. Lawtonette Shuleter Gaskins​ ​
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iv. Thaddeus Theodore Parrott JR was born on July 3,
1934 and died on September 6, 1999. He married Sybil
Cantey, who was born on January 12, 1936 and died on
April 18, 2020. They had 3 children: Cindy, Milton, and
Calvin Parrott.

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iva. Cindy Parrott
ivb. Milton Parrott
ivc. Calvin Parrott

v. Barbara "Bobbie" Parrott was born in 1937. No
more information was found.
vi. Rosalyn Parrott was born on June 30, 1930 in
Kingstree and died on March 11, 2020 in Woodbridge, VA.
She married Alton Revelle Stephenson who was born on
August 11, 1933 and died on October 3, 1992. They had 2
daughters: Laura and Robin Stephenson.
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vib. Robin Carol Stephenson was born on
December 26, 1955 and died on March 21, 2010 in
Wake Forest, NC.

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Ie. The fifth child of Reubin and Elizabeth Parrott was Maggie
Vermelle Parrott. She was born on December 13, 1896 in
Florence and died on June 7, 1992 in James Island. She married
Monroe Daniel Scurry, who was born on June 13, 1900 and died
on March 9, 1935 in Valdosta, GA. They married on December 12,
1922. They had 3 children: Roberta, Odell, and Elizabeth Scurry.
i. Roberta Scurry was born on May 20, 1924 and died on
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Dudley Coker, who was born on June 19, 1919 and died on
January 5, 1970.
ii. Odell Daniel Scurry was born on November 27, 1925
and died on May 10, 1967 in New York.
iii. Elizabeth Scurry was born on April 16, 1927. She
married Carl Velarous Schneider, who was born on August
19, 1917 and died on May 2, 2007. They had 4 children:
Deborah, Pamela, Carl and David.
iiia. Deborah Schneider (James) Walker
iiib. Pamela Schneider (Walter) Blackwood
iiic. Carl V. Schneider (Debbie)
iiid. David J. Schneider (Barbara)
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If. The sixth child of Reubin and Elizabeth Parrott was Bertha
Ithay Parrott. She was born on March 11, 1898 and died on
March 29, 1970. She married Jefferson Cornelius Matthews, who
was born on November 1, 1896 and died on November 1, 1970.
They are buried at Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown,
SC. They had 6 children: Carter, Leavy, David, Bertha, Mary, and
Clara.
i. Carter Cornelius Deas Matthews was born on April 5,
1920 in St. Stephens, SC and died on May 15, 1971. He
married Iris Long, who was born on April 5, 1920 and died
on May 15,1971.
ii. Leavy Harold Matthews was born on April 5, 1921
and died on October 21, 1990 in Charleston, SC. He
married Mary Katherine Long, who was born on August
11, 1933 and died on December 5, 2006. They are buried
at Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC.
They had 2 daughters: Diane and Teresa Matthews.
iia. Diane Matthews married JC Cox. They had 2
children: Courtney and Daniel Cox
iib. Teresa Matthews married Rusty Savard and
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iii. David LeRoy Matthews was born on January 11, 1923
and died on January 27, 1994. He married Helen Gertrude
Strong, who was born on October 25, 1929 and died on
January 7, 1989. They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial
Gardens in Georgetown. They had one son: Dave
Matthews.
iv. Bertha Lee Matthews was born on September 14,
1925 and died on September 10, 2018. She married
William Burness Avant, who was born on December 23,
1921 and died on September 17, 1991 in Duvall, FL. They
are buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL. They
had one child: William Avant
iva. William Burness Avant JR was born on
November 17, 1952 and died on December 3, 1964.
He and his parents are buried in Evergreen
Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL.
v. Mary Lee Matthews was born on August 19, 1927 and
died on October 26, 1974. She married Oscar Junior
Shelley, who was born on December 6, 1927 and died on
December 19, 1971. They are buried at Pennyroyal
Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had one son:
Wayne Shelley.
va. Wayne Jefferson Shelley was born on
November 12, 1953 in Horry County and died on
December 4, 2012 in Georgetown, SC. He married
Kelley Shelley and had 4 children: David,
Benjamin, Mary, and Brittany Shelley.

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-Mary Kathryn Shelley
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vi. Clara Nell Matthews was born on January 5, 1940 and
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Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. She married James
Allen SR and had 3 children: James, Cathy and Monica.

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via. James A. "Al" Allen JR
vib. Cathy Allen Archer
vic. Monica Allen Kennerly

Ig. The seventh child of Reubin and Elizabeth Parrott was
Rheubin Leon Parrott, who was born on September 11, 1899 and
died on March 23, 1947. He is buried at Casselman cemetery in
Lake City, SC.
Ih. The eighth child of Reubin and Elizabeth Parrott was Eleida
Parrott. She was born on January 18, 1902 and died on February
22,1982 in Sumter, SC. She married Leland Ivy Nexsen, who was
born on July 22,1897 and died on March 22, 1961. They are buried
in Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They
had 13 children: Lucille, Margaret, James, Leland, Samuel,
Eleida, Vardell, Betty, Alma, Junior, Mary, Billy and Paul Nexsen.
i. Lucille Elizabeth Nexsen was born on May 8, 1919 and
died on September 6, 1996. She married Walter David
Disher, who was born on February 28, 1919 and died on
August 16, 1984. They are buried at Holly cemetery in
Holly Hill, SC. They had 2 children: Walter and Mary
Elizabeth
ia. Walter Calhoun Disher was born on March 25,
1942 in Alcolu, SC and died on November 29, 2010
in Charleston, SC. He is buried at Holly Cemetery
in Holly Hill, SC. He married Crystal J Disher and
had 4 children: Debbie, Elizabeth, Angel and Cal​
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Robert Eugene Ross SR, who was born on
November 30, 1942 and died on January 25, 2021.
They are buried at Holly Cemetery in Holly Hill,
SC. They had one son: Robert Ross
ii. Margaret Louise Nexsen was born on August 2,1929
and died on November 8, 2010. She married Junice
Calhoun Disher, who was born on March 16, 1920 and died
on September 25, 1976. They are buried at Williamsburg
Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had one ​
daughter: Janice Disher
iia. Janice Disher was born on September 13,
1958 and died on January 4, 1996. She is buried at
Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree,
SC. She married Johnny Clifton Richburg and had 2
sons: Johnny and Joshua
-Johnny Clifton "Cliff" Richburg JR was
born on March 5, 1980 and died on April 28,
2005. He is buried at Oak Grove Methodist
Cemetery in Manning, SC.
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iii. James Leon Nexsen was born on September 25, 1921
and died on September 27, 2000 in Kingstree. He married
Lurena Barrineau, who was born on December 21, 1921
and died on August 3, 2005. They are buried at
Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
They had 2 sons: Infant Son and Steve Nexsen.
iiia. Infant Son Nexsen was born and died on
January 17, 1963. He is also buried at
Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree,
SC.
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iv. Leland Reubin "Snooky" Nexsen was born on April
15, 1924 and died on December 31, 2004. He is buried in
Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
v. Samuel Melvin Nexsen was born on November 29,
1925 and died on December 22, 1969 in a car accident. He
married Willie Mae Flowers, who was born on April 2,
1944 and died on September 16, 2005. They are buried at
Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
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va. Samuel Melvin Nexsen JR
vb. Roy Melvin Nexsen

vi. Eleida Mae "Doll" Nexsen was born on March 14,
1929 in Cades, SC and died on April 6, 2012. She married
Frank Cecil "FC" Burrows, who was born on July 29, 1925
in Kingstree and died on August 15, 2013 in Columbia.
They are buried at Evergreen Memorial Park in Sumter,
SC.
vii. Vardell John Nexsen was born on April 21, 1931 and
died on February 12, 1997. He married Vivian Stone, who
was born on March 26, 1938 and died on November 22,
2005. They are buried at Williamsburg Presbyterian
Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 4 children: Vickey,
Vernon, John, and Howard
viia. Vickey Nexsen, born on December 6, 1955
viib. Vernon Nexsen, born on February 17, 1958
viic. John Nexsen, born on November 22, 1963
viid. Howard Nexsen, born on April 5, 1965
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in Cades and died on August 13, 2017 in Florence, SC.
She married Willie Carlisle "Bill" Culick, who was born on
June 6, 1930 and died on March 4, 2006. They are buried at
Lake City Memorial Park. They had a daughter: Dianne
Culick.
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22, 1978 and died in a motorcycle accident
on March 16, 2013. He had a long term
girlfriend, April Shawn Lockamy.
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ix. Alma Martha Nexsen was born on September 11,
1936 and died on December 28, 2018. She is buried at
Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree.
x. Junior Leland Nexsen was born on March 19, 1940 in
Williamsburg County and died on February 11, 2015 in
Florence, SC. He is buried at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
He married Elizabeth Thornton and had 3 children:
Robin,Wanda, and Jennifer.
xa. Robin Elizabeth Nexsen was born on
September 9, 1969 and died on June 26, 1975. She
is buried at Kingstree Pentecostal Holiness Church
Cemetery.
xb. Wanda Nexsen married Lamar Wilkes
xc. Jennifer Nexsen married Jason Holliday
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Ih. The ninth child of Reubin and Elizabeth Parrott was Baby Boy
Parrott. He was born on May 31, 1904 and died on June 19,
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Ii. The tenth child of Reubin and Elizabeth Parrott was Desdie
Parrott. She was born on June 3, 1906 and died on September 12,
1987. She married James Linwood Caulder, who was born on
August 30, 1892 and died on June 21, 1949. They are buried at
Lake City Memorial Park. They had 2 children: Baby Girl and
Rubin.
i. Baby Girl Caulder was born and died on August 4,
1936.
ii. Rubin James "RJ" Caulder was born on April 6, 1944
and died on August 30, 2019. He served in the US Army in
Vietnam. He is buried at Florence National Cemetery.
II. The second child of Permetheus and Martha Floyd was Drusilla Floyd.
She was born on October 15, 1868 and died on June 27, 1905 in
Williamsburg County. She married Francis Melton Powell in 1899, who
was born in 1869 in Florence County and died on May 12, 1948 in
Williamsburg County. They are buried at Camp Branch Original Free Will
Baptist Church Cemetery. They had 7 children: Infant Daughter, Italy,
Ethel, Laco, Dewey, Tascalo and Perco Powell.
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IIb. Italy Martha Powell was born on September 17, 1892 in
Florence County and died on April 19, 1933 in Kershaw County.
She is buried at Camp Branch Cemetery in Florence. She married
Marion McCurry Tunstall, who was born on June 27, 1894 in
Sumter and died on December 22, 1941 in Rockingham, NC. He is
buried at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Hartsville, SC. They had 5
children: Baby Boy, Louise, Mary, Marion and Peggy Tunstall.
i. Baby Boy Tunstall was born on August 23, 1919 and
died on August 25, 1919. He is buried at Chapel Hill
Cemetery in Hartsville, SC.
ii. Louise C. Tunstall was born on April 6, 1921 and died
on September 23, 1921. She is buried at Chapel Hill
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iii. Mary Lucille Tunstall was born on December 12,
1922 in Hemingway, SC and died on January 27, 2021 in
Duval, FL. She married Austin Bennett, who was born on
November 18, 1921 and died on July 29, 1960 in Duval,
FL. They are buried at Dunn Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL.
They had 3 children: Rufus, Mary, and Herbert.
iiia. Rufus Austin Bennett was born on September
25, 1945 in Jacksonville, FL and died on May 16,
2008 in Jacksonville, FL. He is buried at Dunn
Creek Cemetery in Duval, FL.
iiib. Mary Frances Bennett was born on
November 22, 1953 and died on January 20, 1976.
She is buried at Dunn Creek Cemetery in
Jacksonville, FL.
iiic. Herbert Bennett married Lorena Bennett and
had 2 daughters: Kara and Krysten Bennett.
iv. Marion Tunstall JR was born on September 3, 1926
and died on January 17, 2004 in Hemingway, SC. He
served in the US Air Force and retired as a Master
Sergeant. He married Mary Grace Tison on September 10,
1949 in Duval, FL. She was born on November 20, 1930 ​
in Jacksonville, FL and died on May 9, 2005 in
Fredericksburg, VA while visiting her children. They are
both buried at Poplar Hill Church Cemetery in Hemingway,
SC. They had 3 children: David, Brenda and Marilyn.
iva. Marion David Tunstall was born on
September 27, 1950. He married Veronica Therese
Matecki on May 28, 1977 inCharlottesville, VA.
She was born on March 8, 1952. They had 2
children: Andrew and Bridget Tunstall.
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ivc. Marilyn Elaine Tunstall married Cory
Roberts and had 3 children: Austin, Connor, and
Laurin Roberts.
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v. Peggie Marie Verdel Tunstall was born on December
16, 1928 in Bennettsville, SC and died on August 4, 2019
in Charleston, SC. (Upon her mother's death [Martha
Tunstall] in 1932, was adopted and raised by her mother's
brother and his wife, Laco Watson Powell and Eva Clanton
Powell who were living in Hartsville.) She married Robert
Jackson Plumer who was born on March 26, 1925 in
Columbia, SC and died on November 2, 2017. They are
buried at Elmwood Memorial Gardens in Columbia, SC.
They had 3 children: Bruce, Derald, and Robert.
va. Bruce Powell Plumer married Lil Nunagezer
Plumer.
vb. Derald Gene Plumer married Abigail Jane
Franklin
vc. Robert Wayne Plumer married Elain
Cunningham
IIc. Ethel Powell was born on July 26, 1894 and died on
December 21, 1987 in Lake City, SC. She married Jim Press
Floyd who was born on July 26, 1894 in Williamsburg County and
died on March 25, 1958 in Florence, SC. They are buried at New
Town cemetery in Clarendon County. They had 10 children: ​
Amy, Lois, Annita, Mattie, Demitt, Leon, Beatrice, Rosa, Elease
and Nernean Floyd.
i. Amy Drecilla Floyd was born on August 4, 1914 in
Lake City, SC and died on December 4, 2000 in Lake City,
SC. She married Arthur W. Driggers who was born on
June 25, 1908 in Florence, SC and died on March 15, 1989.
Both are buried at Barrineau Crossroads cemetery in ​
Turbeville, SC. They had 7 children: Richard, Raymond,
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ia. Richard Arlen Driggers was born in 1935. He
married Juanita Miles and had 3 children: Arthur,
Richard, and Sybil
-Arthur Terrance Driggers was born in
1958 and died on February 22, 2006. He is
buried at Floyd's Chapel Pentecostal
Holiness Church Cemetery.

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ib. Raymond Driggers was born in 1937
ic. Helen Driggers Everatt was born in 1939
id. Lamar Douglas Driggers was born in 1942
ie. Linwood Driggers was born in 1944.
if. Oneal Driggers was born in 1947
ig. Leroy Driggers was born in 1949
ii. Louis Francis "Pop" Floyd was born on August 25,
1916 in Lake City, Floyd who was born on March 16, 1921
and died on November 3, 1987 in Summerville, SC. They
had 7 children: Ruby, Cynthia, Lawrence, Linda, JP, Ken,
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iii. Annita Floyd was born on August 25, 1918 in
Williamsburg, SC and died on October 6, 2001 in
Columbia, SC. She married Curtis Lovett, who was born
on October 9, 1914 and died on August 14, 1986. They are
buried at Spears Creek Baptist Church cemetery in Pontiac,
SC.
iv. Mattie Floyd was born on June 7, 1920 in
Williamsburg, SC and died on July 6, 2003 in Lake City,
SC. She married Thomas Larry Feagin, who was born on
May 18, 1915 and died on May 15, 2013. They are buried
at Lake City Memorial Park. They had 4 children: Lanier,
Elloree, LC, and Willa Feagin.
iva. Lanier Spencer Feagin was born on
September 9, 1939 and died on July 28, 2001. He is
buried at Terrell's Church of God of Prophecy
Cemetery in Williamsburg County
ivb. Elloree Feagin was born on December 9,
1940 and died on October 29, 2022. She married
Allen LaDaine Tanner, who was born on September
11, 1933 and died on September 6, 2008 in
Hemingway, SC. They are buried at Ebenezer
Methodist Cemetery in Williamsburg County. They
had 2 sons: Larry and Mark Tanner.
-Larry LaDain Tanner married Lindsay
Tanner and had one son: Riggins LaDain
Tanner
-Mark Phillip Tanner married twice. His
first wife was Laurie Tanner and they had 3
children: Brittany Lauren Tanner, Blake
Marcus Tanner and Bardon Mark Tanner.
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v. Demitt Floyd was born on August 17, 1922 and died on
January 17, 2008. She married Marvin D. Morris who was
born in 1917 and died in 1989. They are buried at Lake
City Memorial Park. They had 4 children: Shelvy,
Etherline, Murphy and Michael Morris.
va. Shelvy Jean Morris was born on January 17,
1940 and died on March 7, 1940. She is buried at
Leo Church of God Cemetery in Florence, SC.
vb. Etherline "Ethel" Morris Pokorny
vc. Murphy Lucian Morris was born on August
28, 1943 in Florence County and died on January 7,
2015 in Florence, SC. He is buried at McKenzie
cemetery at Terrell Crossroads in Williamsburg
County. He married Judy Burrows and had 2 ​
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vi. Leon Linwood Floyd was born on April 10, 1924 in
Lake City, SC and died on August 18, 2001. He married
twice. His first wife was Jaqueline Brown and they had 2
children: Priscilla and Linwood
via. Priscilla Floyd was born on April 4, 1945 and
died on December 29, 2007. She married James
Ollis Stone, who was born on December 15, 1940
and died on May 12, 2014. They had 3 children:
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Leon's second wife, Christabelle Hanna, was born on April
18, 1924 and died on July 31, 2012 in Scranton, SC. They
are buried at Lake City Memorial Park. She was married
previously to Legett Dwight Prosser and had a daughter,
Elizabeth Ann Prosser, who was born on September 5,
1950 and died on March 4, 2008.
vii. Beatrice Floyd was born on June 17, 1928 and died on
October 11, 2011. She married Edward Jim Windham who
was born on August 18, 1914 and died on January 30,
1988. They had one daughter: Barbara Windham
viii. Rosa Lee Floyd was born September 2, 1930 in
Williamsburg County and died on February 18, 1971 in
Columbia, SC from alcoholic cirrhosis according to her
death certificate. She married twice. Her first husband,
Edward Lorrie Cantey SR, was born on November 14,
1926 and died on March 19, 1995 in Cook County, GA.
They had 2 children: Eddie and Cheyann.
viiia. Edward "Eddie" Lorrie Cantey JR was
born on August 19, 1949 and died from a brain
tumor/cerebral hemorrhage on July 6, 1958
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ix. Elease "Peachie" Floyd was born on March 25, 1933
and died on October 3, 2017. She married twice. Her first
husband was Clinton Junior Lee, who was born on
November 1, 1924 and died on March 2, 1971. He and
"Peachie" are buried at Upper Lee cemetery in Scranton,
SC. Her second husband was Don E. Morris was born on
January 31, 1932 in Olanta and died on November 11, 2015
in Florence. He is buried at Lake City Memorial Park.
x. Nernean Floyd was born on April 23, 1936 and died on
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They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They had 2
sons: Kyle and Brenton Van Lackey.
xa. Brenton Van Lackey was born on July 13,
1960 in Crosby, ND and died on January 31, 1997.
He married Regina Gilbert, who was born on
August 26, 1961 and died on October 6, 2008. ​
They are buried at Lake City Memorial Park. They
had a daughter, Jacqulyn Van Lackey
xb. Kyle Leslie Lackey was born on November
18, 1962 and died on November 10, 2020. He is
buried at Lake City Memorial Park.
IId. Laco Watson Powell was born on September 26, 1896 and
died on July 11, 1969 in Columbia, SC. He married Eva Jane
Clanton who was born on October 29, 1905 in Chesterfield, SC
and died on December 16, 1978 in Rome, GA. They are buried at
Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville, SC. They had 3 children: Orgla,
James and Norma Powell.
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SC and died on April 23, 2005 in Kings Mountain, NC.
She married Charles Richard Lawson, who was born on
January 23, 1923 in Union County, SC and died on January
28, 2001. He was a WWII Army veteran. They are buried
at Florence National Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had
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ii. James L. Powell was born in 1943 in Hartsville, SC
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IIe. Dewey Melton Powell was born on May 22, 1898 and died in
1968. He married Jennie Elizabeth Manes, who was born
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children: Dewey, Joseph, Yvonne, Elizabeth, Virginia, and Eleanor
Powell.
i. Dewey Melton Powell JR was born on November 22,
1932 and died on March 30, 2001 in Hemingway, SC. He
married Juliette Morris, who ​was born on July 4, 1934 and
died on June 2, 2004. They are buried in Old Johnsonville
Cemetery. They had 6 children: John, VIckie, Dewey,
Melody, Tammy and Walt Powell.
ia. John Curtis Powell was born on May 24, 1958
in Hemingway, SC and died on May 10, 2019 in
Hemingway, SC. He married Ninita Powell Brown
and had 2 sons: Chad and Jon.
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ic. Dewey "Bubba" Powell married Melinda
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iv. Elizabeth Jane "Libby" Powell was born on June 8,
1938 and died on October 23, 1998 in Timmonsville, SC.
She married Robert F. Harrell who was born on September
15, 1926 and died on February 10, 2010. He was a WWII
US Army veteran. They are buried at Florence Memorial
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Hemingway, SC and died on August 26, 2006 in
Hemingway, SC. She is buried at Powell Cemetery in
Hemingway, SC. She married twice. Her first husband
was Richard Padgett SR and they had a son, Richard
Padgett JR. She had another son, Scott W. Carter, but the
father is not listed. She married William Jason Cagle JR,
who was born on April 9, 1924 in Hemingway, SC and died
on June 15, 2000 in Florence, SC. He is buried at Rose Hill
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IIf. Tascalo Penny Powell was born on September 14, 1900 in
Hemingway, SC and died on May 8, 1994. He married Helen
Marguerite Shuler, who was born on July 20, 1919 in Orangeburg,
SC and died on July 11, 2008 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried
at Union Methodist Cemetery in Georgetown, SC. They had 5
children: Donree, Betty, Harry, Joe and Robert Powell.
i. Dohnree Powell was born on September 5, 1935. She
married Leon Homer Cribb JR, who was born on March 8,
1933 and died on September 12, 1999. He is buried at
Union Methodist Cemetery in Georgetown, SC. Her name
is also on the tombstone, but no death date.
ii. Betty Powell was born on January 21, 1937 in
Hemingway, SC and died on December 22, 2018 in
Pawley's Island. She married Edward L. Dennis. He was
born in 1933. She was buried in Union Methodist Cemetery
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iii. Harry Frances Powell SR was born on March 17,
1938 in Hemingway, SC and died on February 18, 2015 in
Florence, SC. He married Barbara Ann Prosser on August
16, 1958. She was born on July 10, 1938 in Camden, SC
and died on December 21, 2017 in Crestview, FL. They are
buried at Brown Town Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They ​
had 2 sons: Harry and Timmy
iiia. Harry Francis Powell JR was born on March
29, 1964 in Columbia, SC and died on December 4,
2013 in Johnsonville, SC. He is buried at Brown
Town Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
iiib. Timmy Powell married Christine Powell
iv. Joe Lynn "JoJo" Powell was born on January 1, 1941
and died on July 27, 1986. He is buried in Greenlawn
Memorial Park in Columbia, SC. He married Sharon
Jeffcoat.
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Hemingway, SC and died on August 1, 2022. He is buried
in Union Methodist Cemetery in Georgetown, SC.
IIg. Perco P. Powell was born on October 27, 1904 and died on
September 3, 1949. He married Emma Davis, who was born on
February 25, 1918 and died on February 4, 1982. They are buried
in Old Johnsonville Cemetery.
III. The third child of Permetheus and Martha Floyd was Zipporah
Floyd. She was born on May 13, 1871 in Lake City and died on May 20,
1949 in Columbia, SC. She married William E. Ward, who was born on
July 31, 1871 and died on August 7, 1944 in Lee Township in Florence
County. They are buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They
had 3 children: Mamie, Buck and Velma
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IIIb. Buck Watson Ward was born on July 28, 1906 and died on
April 8, 1959. He married Bernice Baker who was born in 1909
and died on February 23, 1995. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park. They have 2 children: Buck and Barbara.
i. Buck "Buster" Watson Ward JR was born on June 10,
1931 and died on January 23, 2017. He married Marilyn
DuBose, who was born on May 26, 1938 in Lake City and
died on October 20, 2020 in Kingstree. They are buried in
Lake City Memorial Park.
ii. Barbara Ann Ward was born on July 11, 1933 and
died on April 5, 2002. She married John "Jack" O.
Matthews who was born on June 27, 1933 and died on
April 2, 2014 in Camden.
IIIc. Velma Martha Ward was born on November 4, 1909 and
died on December 6, 1974. She married Thomas Baker McAlister,
who was born on March 26, 1892 and died December 11, 1957.
They are buried at Elmwood ​Cemetery and Annex in Georgetown,
SC. They had a daughter: Doris
i. Doris McAlister was born on August 24, 1927 and died
on September 27, 2007. She married Gyurald "Guy" David
Lee, who was born on January 4, 1925 and died on June 15,
1998. They had 4 children: Nancy, Connie, Thomas, and
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Marshall Floyd, who was born on October 19, 1871 and died on January
22, 1957 in Sumter Township. He married Martha McAllister, who was
born on October 10, 1873 in Florence County and died on June 2, 1957 in
Lake City. They are buried in Smith Cemetery in Kingstree. They had 7
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IVa. John Tillman Floyd was born on June 14, 1895 in Lake City
and died on November 5, 1975 in Kingstree, SC. He served in the
US Army in WWI. He married Orie Catherine McKenzie, who
was born on March 31, 1900 and died on July 22, 1960. They are
buried in Smith Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 6 children:
Baby Girl, Laverne, Lanue, Jackie, Peggy, and Rebecca Floyd.
i. Baby Girl Floyd was born and died on May 30, 1918.
She is buried in Sandy Bay Cemetery in Cades, SC.
ii. Laverne Tillman Floyd was born on September 23,
1919 and died on February 10, 1963.
iii. Lanue Floyd was born on February 28, 1925 and died
on June 27, 1994. Inscripted on his tombstone is "SC
Senate 1967-1977. Father. Lawyer. Statesman." He
married Letha Dennis, who was born on January 3, 1936
and died on September 24, 2002. They are buried at Lake
City Memorial Park. They had 3 children: Samuel, Dennie
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iv. Jackie Floyd was born on January 24, 1927 in Florence
and died on August 1, 2008 in Kingstree. She is buried at
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC.
v. Peggy Floyd was born on August 12, 1933 and died on
February 25, 2018. She married Charles Thomas "Charlie"
Walker, who was born on December 6, 1926 in Columbia
and died on October 2, 2010 in Kingstree, SC. He served
in the US Army in Vietnam. He was also a radio host.
They are buried in Smith cemetery in Kingstree. They had
a son, Chuck.
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vi. Mickey Rebecca Floyd was born on April 6, 1940 in
Kingstree and died on November 20, 1996.
IVb. Gertrude Tishia Floyd was born on January 3, 1897 in
Florence and died on November 11, 1973 in Timmonsville, SC.
She married Arthur Wesley Lynch, who was born on March 31,
1895 and died on November 17, 1921. They are buried in
Matthews Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 5 children:
Leona, Leroy, Cleo, Vivian, and Gleda Lynch.​
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on May 23, 1987. She married James David Clark, who
was born on August 13, 1903 and died on May 22, 1969 in
Spartanburg, SC. They are buried in Lake City Cemetery.
ii. Leroy Lucian Lynch was born on April 28, 1917 and
died on January 18, 2007 in Monks Corner, SC. He
married Beatrice Lynch.
iii. Cleo Lorenia Lynch was born on February 2, 1919 in
Scranton, SC ​ and died on February 3, 1993 in
Fayetteville, NC. She married Curtis Rhett Floyd, who was
born on June 17, 1912 and died on October 31, 1970 in
Olanta, SC. They had 2 children: Leonard and Patricia.
iiia. Leonard Curtis Floyd was born on March 23,
1936 and died on June 30, 1986. He and his parents
are buried in Olanta Baptist Church Cemetery in
Olanta, SC.
iiib. Patricia Gayle Floyd was born on July 13,
1938 in Lake CIty and died on August 20, 2001.
She married Edward Pearson who was born on
February 17, 1936 and died on May 4, 2023 in
Fayetteville, NC. They had 2 children: Belinda and
Charles
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iv. Vivian Violet Lynch was born on April 11, 1920 in
Lake City and died on April 14, 1957 in Lake City, SC.
v. Gleda Oleta Lynch was born on February 11, 1922 in
Lake City and died on April 19, 1996. She married John
Shuler Adams, who was born on October 13, 1915 and died
on March 1, 1982. They are buried at Bethany Cemetery
Florence, SC. They had 2 children: Luther and Tisha
Adams.
va. Luther Elijah Adams was born on August 3,
1939 in Olanta and died on November 5, 1978 in
Florence. He married Harriet Janette Cusaac, who
was born on January 23, 1943 and died on​
October 12, 2016. They married on May 8, 1959.
They had 3 children: Terry, Ted, and Timmy
Adams.
vb. Tisha Caro Adams was born on October 6,
1943 in Lake City and died on October 28, 1943 in
Lake City. She is buried in Newton Cemetery in
Florence, SC.
IVc. William W. Floyd was born in 1902 and died in 1978. He is
buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
IVd. Lucian C. Floyd was born on October 2, 1903 and died on
September 2, 1968 in Scranton, SC. He married Lucille Ward.
They had 3 children: Lucian, Julia, and Michael Floyd.
i. Lucian C. Floyd JR was born in 1931 and died in 1994
ii. Julia Floyd was born in 1932, unknown death date
iii. Michael Floyd was born in 1933 and died in 1985
IVe. Louise Floyd was born on November 18, 1906 and died on
January 13, 1984. She is buried in Smith Cemetery in Kingstree,
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IVg. Reamer Randolph Floyd was born on January 29, 1921 and
died on April 28, 1987 in Lake City. He married Mildred Prosser,
who was born on November 7, 1924 and died on January 5, 2013.
They had 2 sons: Ronny and ​Ernie
i. Ronny R. Floyd was born in 1944. No more information
is found
ii. Ernie V. Floyd was born on October 9, 1946 and died
on May 21, 2016 in Cades, SC. He married Virginia
Culick. They are buried at Broad Swamp Pentecostal
Holiness Church Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
1b. The second child of Robert and Elizabeth McKenzie was Jehu McKenzie,
who was born in 1845. No more information was found.
1c. The third child of Robert and Elizabeth McKenzie was Lenorah McKenzie,
who was born on August 9, 1846 and died on January 22, 1873. She is buried in
Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC. She married Isaac Ebenezer Lee, who
was born on March 31, 1844 in Kingstree, SC and died on April 18, 1932 in
Bunnell, FL. He is buried in Espanola Cemetery in Florida. They had 2 children:
William and Nettie
I. William Jackson Lee was born on May 18, 1869 in South Carolina and
died on January 23, 1944 in Bunnell, FL. He married Ellen Anna
Goodwin, who was born on December 23, 1880 and died on February 8,
1966. They are buried in Espanola Cemetery in Florida. They had 4
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Yelvington, FL and died on March 8, 1973 in Volusia, FL. He
married Clarice Smith, who was born on July 19, 1910 in Union
Springs, AL and died on October 10, 1997 in St. Johns, FL. They
had 2 children: Jasper and Naomi
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Peterman, AL and died on May 12, 1995 in Duval Island,
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ii. Naomi Ellen Lee was born on October 27, 1939 in
Flagler, FL and died on June 21, 2009 in Ocala, FL. She
married Charles Cowan Owen, who was born on May 27,
1928 and died on January 17, 2005. They are buried in
Oak Hill East Cemetery in Palatka, FL.
Ib. Gennell Lanora Lee was born on March 18, 1909 in
Yelvington, FL and died on September 4, 1970. She married Ben
Davis, who was born on February 23, 1903 in Arkansas and died in
January of 1970 in Florida. They are buried in Lauderdale
Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They had a son, Nathan.
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Ic. William Herbert Lee was born on November 17, 1910 in
Colleton, SC and died on March 5, 1945 in Courtland, AL. He is
buried in Espanola Cemetery in Flagler, FL.
Id. Annie R. Lee was born on January 27, 1923 and died on
February 5, 2000.
II. Nettie Lee was born on April 22, 1871 in Camp Branch, SC and died
on February 17, 1961 in Lake City. She married Harley Preston Baldwin,
who was born on June 13, 1852 and died on May 4, 1925.
1d. The fourth child of Robert and Elizabeth McKenzie was Margaret
McKenzie. She was born in 1848 in Williamsburg County. No more information
was found.
1e. The fifth child of Robert and Elizabeth McKenzie was Emily Elizabeth
McKenzie. She was born on October 21, 1849 and died on June 3, 1932. She
married twice. Emily and her first husband, John Laws, had one daughter: Martha
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died on October 31, 1962 in Lake City, SC. She married William Thomas
Askins, who was born on September 2, 1860 and died on February 23,
1932. They had 9 children: Winston, Violet, Talmadge, Louise, Robbie,
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Ia. Winston Tracy Askins was born in 1890 and died in 1917. He
is buried in Lake City First Baptist Church Cemetery
Ib. Violet Law Askins was born in 1892 and died in 1916. She is
buried in Lake City First Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ic. Phillip Talmadge Askins was born on July 20, 1895 and died
on August 14, 1982. He married Annie Mae Grimsley, who was
born on May 4, 1907 and died on August 6, 1977. They are buried
in Lake City First Baptist Church Cemetery.
Id. Allen Whitsett Askins was born on August 5, 1897 and died
on July 4, 1983. He married Elizabeth Allen, who was born on
June 27, 1899 and died on July 1, 1981. They are buried in
Oakland Cemetery in Gaffney, SC. They married in 1920 in
Gaffney, SC and had 5 children: Nancy, Mary, Harriette, Allen and
Violet.
i. Nancy Law Askins was born on August 24, 1923 in
Greenville, SC and died on June 4, 2008 in Pineville, NC.
She married Walter Thomas McClure, who was born on
December 30, 1927 and died on October 24, 2013. They
married on February 3, 1950. They are buried in Mountain
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November 20, 1924 in Gaffney, SC and died on September
7, 2013. She married twice. Her first husband was Milton
DeFoix Scarboro, who was born in 1921 and died in 1964.
They had one son: Milton D. Scarboro, who was born in
1946 and married Ginny Scarboro.
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Gaffney, SC and died on April 27, 2005 in Hartsville, SC.
She married Robert Vernon Blackwell, who was born on
August 29, 1926 and died on December 8, 2001. They are
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iiia. Robert A. Blackwell was born on June 29,
1957 and died on December 11, 2018. He is buried
in Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville, SC.
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Gaffney, SC and died on February 21, 1991 in Clyde, NC.
He married Carolyn Strickland on September 25, 1976 in
Jackson, NC. He is buried in Green Hill Cemetery in
Waynesville, NC.
v. Violet Ann Askins was born on September 29, 1932 in
Gaffney, SC and died on May 26, 2020. She married Olin
Thompson JR.
vi. Emily Sarah Askins was born on August 6, 1899 and
died on September 25, 1977. She is buried in Lake City
Memorial Park.
vii. Louise Askins was born in 1901. Her death date is
unknown.
viii. John Laurie Askins was born on February 17, 1902
and died on May 25, 1968. He married Ilee Brown, who
was born on February 12, 1902 and died on April 8, 1969.
They married on June 29, 1926. Both are buried in Lake
City Memorial Park. They had 2 children: Sarah and
Tracy.
viiia. Sarah F. Askins was born on September 25,
1927 and died on May 2, 2008 in Fountain Inn, SC.
She is buried in Cannon Memorial Park in Fountain
Inn, SC.
viiib. Tracy Ann Askins was born on February 9,
1935 and died on June 22, 1999 in Johnsonville,
SC. She is buried in Lake City Memorial.
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They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They had one
son, Robert
ixa. Robert William Askins was born on February
20, 1942 and died on March 14, 1999. He is buried
in Lake City Memorial Park.
x. Harry Raymond Askins was born on July 6, 1904 and
died on September 7, 1985 in Lake City, SC. He married
Annie Belle Flowers, who was born on March 16, 1908 and
died on October 17, 2002. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park.
Emily Elizabeth Mckenzie and her second husband, Paul Elisha Severance, born
October 28, 1847 and died on February 17, 1905 in Lake City, SC. They had 12
children together: Joseph, Robert, Hester, Harriet, Cecil, Martin, Lena, Curtis,
Willard, Hettie, Wesley, and Paul Severance.
I. Joseph Severance was born in March of 1871. His death date is
unknown. He married Mary Ottie Parnell, who was born on September 26,
1880 in Darlington and died on April 22, 1907. They had 3 daughters:
Angelina, Corrie, and Elba.
Ia. Angelina Elizabeth Severance was born on April 2, 1898 and
died on August 15, 1976 in Greensboro, NC. She married Peter
Hamilton Harrison, who was born on April 24, 1889 and died on
February 13, 1965 in Greensboro, NC. They are buried in Guilford
Memorial Park in Greensboro, NC. They had 6 children: Doris,
Margaret, Wallace, Belva, Neil, and Phillip Harrison.
i. Doris Elizabeth Harrison was born on June 3, 1918 was
born in Rock Hill, SC and died on August 20, 1957 in
Greensboro, NC. She married Clegg Hall Ivey who was
born on May 16, 1916 in Lumberton, NC and died on June
25, 1965 in Greensboro, NC. They married on April 17,
1937. They are buried in Guilford Memorial Park in
Greensboro, NC.
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Greensboro, NC. She married William Henry Lindley, who
was born on April 18, 1919 in Guilford, NC and died on
September 2, 2001 in Greensboro, NC. They married on
November 15, 1941 in Chesterfield, SC. They are buried in
New Garden Friends Cemetery in Greensboro, NC. They
had a son: Baby Boy Lindley, who was born on September
22, 1948 and died on September 23, 1948. He is also
buried in New Garden Friends Cemetery in Greensboro,
NC.
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iii. Wallace Lyle Harrison was born on December 29,
1921 in Rock Hill, SC and died on September 24, 1950 in
Greensboro, NC. He married Ruth Katherine McLean,
who was born on January 23, 1920 and died on November
3, 2003 in Jackson, Missouri. They married on December
28, 1941 in North Carolina. They are buried in Guilford
Memorial Park in Greensboro, NC. They married on
December 28, 1941. They had 3 children: Michael, Diana
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iiib. Diana Joy Harrison Bendel was born on
January 7, 1943
iiic. June Harrison Palermo was born in 1950 and
died in 2018

iv. Belva L. Harrison was born on May 18, 1925 in
Asheville, NC and died on October 4, 1989 in Greensboro,
NC. She married Albert Edward "Eddie" Bancroft, who
was born on May 24, 1917 in Greensboro, NC and died on
November 10, 1992 in Asheboro, NC. They are buried in
Guilford Memorial Park in Greensboro, NC. They had 3
daughters: Joan, Carole,and Rebecca Bancroft.
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ivb. Joan Elizabeth Bancroft was born on August
6, 1945 and died on May 26, 2021. She married
Garlan Goins and had a son and daughter: David
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v. Neil Hamilton Harrison was born on March 24, 1927 in
Buncombe, NC and died on August 27, 1985 in
Greensboro, NC. He served in the US Army in WWII. He
married Helen Marie Oliver, who was born on October 31,
1927 in Guilford, NC and died on February 1, 2013 in
Pleasant Garden, NC. They married on November 10,
1945 in Guilford, NC. They are buried inRehobeth United
Methodist Church Cemetery in Greensboro, NC.
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vi. Phillip Hardin Harrison was born on June 28, 1930 in
Richland County, SC and died on November 19, 1978 in
Greensboro, NC. He married Sylvia Anne Allred who was
born on March 10, 1936 in Guilford County, NC and died
on September 5, 2000 in Greensboro, NC. They married on
June 12, 1955. They are buried in Guilford Memorial Park
in Greensboro, NC.
Ib. Corrie Severance was born on May 7, 1900 in Darlington.
Her death date is unknown. She married twice. Her first husband
was David Clyde Humphies, who was born on August 18, 1894 in
Darlington, SC and died on July 26, 1927 in Union, SC. He is
buried in Rosemont Cemetery in Union, SC. They had 3 children:
Mary, Clyde, and Orien Humphries
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i. Mary Elwood Humphries was born on August 27, 1919
and died on October 13, 1994. She married Rupert
Rudolph Gibson was born on March 2, 1906 in Valdosta,
GA. His death date is unknown. They married on July 10,
1935 in Broward, FL. They had a son, Robert.
ia. Robert Rudolph Gibson was born on May 31,
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ii. Clyde Humphries JR was born on June 2, 1923 and
died on January 1, 1925. He is buried in Rosemont
Cemetery in Union, SC.
iii. Orien Jackson Humphries was born on December 27,
1925 and died on June 10, 1999.
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II. Robert James Severance was born on December 6, 1873 and died on
August 15, 1931. He married Lucy McIver Watson, who was born on
September 21, 1868 and died on February 19, 1949. They are buried in
Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas. They had 2 children: Robert
and John.
IIa. Robert Watson Severance SR was born on December 13,
1907 in Florence, SC and died on January 11, 2005. He married
Katherine Maddry, who was born on December 13, 1907 in
Guilford, NC and died on August 15, 1992 in Chapel Hill, NC.
They married on April 10, 1933 in Davidson, TN. They had 3
children: Katharine, Robert, and Sarah.
i. Katharine Maddie Severance was born on August 18,
1935 in Raleigh, NC, her death date is unknown. She
married Vladimir Ivan Dagaev, who was born in 1936 in
Belgrade, Yugoslavia. They married on September 12, 1957
in Hillsborough, NC and had 3 children: Helen, Katharine,
and Charles Dagaev.
ia. Helen Elizabeth Dagaev was born on December
29, 1958. She married Philip J. Carbone on June 15,
1985.
ib. Katharine Lucy Dagaev was born on May 5,
1961.
ic. Charles Ivan Dagaev was born on June 9, 1964
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iii. Sarah Severance was born on April 20, 1941 in Waco,
TX. She married John William Reagan, who was born on
March 16, 1941 in Kingsport, TN and died on April 28,
2000. He is buried in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in
Marianna, FL.
IIb. John McIver Severance was born in 1911 in Florence, SC
and died in 1988 in Charleston, SC. He married Helen Meredith
Brooks, who was born on September 18, 1913 in Florence, SC and
died on February 3, 1995 in Charleston, SC. They are buried in
Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had one daughter:
Joan
i. Joan Meredith Severance was born on January 4, 1934
in Florence, SC and died on January 8, 2022. She married
Robert Claybourn Cunningham, who was born on August
30, 1933 in Sylva, NC and died on June 17, 2020 in Mount
Pleasant, SC. They are buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in
James Island, SC. They had 2 children: Meredith and
Robert
ia. Meredith Elizabeth Cunningham was born on
January 18, 1962 and died on February 15, 2002.
She married William Britt Miller. She is buried in
Holy Cross Cemetery in James Island, SC. They
had 3 children: Meredith "Mandy" Elizabeth Miller
Brown, Brittan Elizabeth Miller and William Logan
Miller
ib. Robert C. "Clay" Cunningham JR
III. Hester Erwin Severance was born on May 16, 1878 and died on
March 29, 1945. She married George James Brothers, who was born on
July 6, 1872 and died on March 21, 1925. They are buried in Mount Hope
Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had 4 children: George, Baby, John and
Emily.
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23, 1987. He married Pauline Richardson, who was born in 1909
and died in 1999. They are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in
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i. Dorothy Elizabeth Brothers was born in 1931. She
married Charles Henry Motte, who was born on November
21, 1927 and died on September 28, 1999. He is buried in
Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC. They have 2
children: Charles H. Motte JR and Jay B. Motte
ii. Bettie Brothers was born on August 13, 1932 and died
on February 5, 1997. She married George P. Wilson, who
was born on June 13, 1928 and died on August 6, 2009. He
was a US Army veteran and served in the Korean War.
They are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC.
IIIb. Baby Brothers was born and died on August 3, 1906. The
baby is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC.
IIIc. John Paul Brothers was born in 1909 in Kingsburg and died
in 1978 in Florence, SC. He married Marie Boone Lamb, who was
born on October 1, 1909 in Northampton County, NC and died on
December 25, 1982 in Greenwood, SC. They married in October
of 1938 in Florence, SC. They are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery
in Florence, SC.
IIId. Emily Severance Brothers was born on October 8, 1911 and
died on June 13, 1997. She is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in
Florence, SC.
IV. Harriet Susannah "Sue" Severance was born on June 22, 1880 and
died on April 30, 1971. She married James Wesley Floyd, who was born
on July 18, 1875 and died on August 17, 1927. They married on June 22,
1904 and had 4 children: James, Edgar, Willard, and Elizabeth Floyd.
IVa. James Wesley Floyd JR was born on June 24, 1905 and died
on April 19, 1982. He married Helen Joyner, who was born on
April 10, 1905 and died on July 17, 1996. They are buried in Lake
City Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had a son, James
i. James Wesley Floyd was born on April 26, 1931 and
died on May 24,2020. He married Grace Elizabeth Askins,
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1984. They are buried in Lake City Cemetery in Lake City,
SC.
IVb. Edgar Curtis Floyd was born on August 6, 1908 in Lake
City, SC and died on May 10, 1988 in Pinehurst, NC. He married
Grace Elizabeth Askins, who was born on October 18, 1906 in
Florence, SC and died on October 28, 1984 in Lake City. They are
buried in Lake City Cemetery.
IVc. William Roscoe Floyd was born on December 15, 1910 and
died on June 17, 1958 in Kingstree, SC. He served in the US
Army in WWII. He married Mary Sue Joyner, who was born on
December 24, 1914 and died on December 10, 1985. They
married on December 19, 1949. Both are buried in Lake City
Cemetery.
IVd. Elizabeth Floyd was born on November 8, 1912 and died on
August 16, 2005. She married Wyatt Oliver Moore JR, who was
born on December 3, 1909 and died on August 23, 1997. They are
buried in Lake City Cemetery.
V. Cecil E. Severance was born on August 17, 1881 in Lee Township, SC
and died on May 5, 1976 in Darlington, SC. She married Elijah
Richardson Rodgers in 1927 in Lake Township. He was born on
December 22, 1872 in Lake City, SC and died on July 24, 1955 in Lake
City. They are buried in Lake City Cemetery.
VI. Martin Luther Severance was born on November 10, 1883 and died
on June 6,1974. He married Maggie Atwood Whitaker, who was born on
May 15, 1879 in Baldwin, GA and died on July 20, 1960 in Rocky Mount,
NC. They are buried in Pineview Cemetery in Rocky Mount, NC. They
had 2 children: Martin and Cecil.
VIa. Martin Whitaker Severance was born on August 31, 1908
in Edgecombe, NC and died on November 4, 2000 in Kentucky.
He married Vernon E. Day, who was born on May 4, 1910 in
Spencer County, KY and died on May 31, 1997 in Louisville, KY.
They are buried in Valley Cemetery in Taylorsville, KY. They had
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i. Martin Whitaker Severance JR was born on November
20, 1933 and died on November 7, 2008 in Louisville, KY.
He married Martha Anne Stuedle Severance, who was born
on September 19, 1934. He is buried in Jeffersontown
Cemetery in Jeffersontown, KY. They had 2 children:
Martin and Karen.
ia. Martin Christopher Severance was born on
April 18, 1964 and died on February 20, 2020 in
Louisville, KY. He was cremated and had asked for
his ashes to be spread in the ocean in Panama City
Beach, FL. He married Janet Wallo and had 2
children: Kore Elisabeth Severance and Martin
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ii. William Scott Severance was born on June 26, 1938 in
Louisville, KY and died on April 26, 2020 in Glasgow, KY.
He married Mary Jo Saunders, who was born on September
16, 1939 in Louisville, KY and died on January 7, 2019 in
Shively, KY. She was cremated. They had 3 children:
Joanne, Kurt and Vincent Severance.
iia. Joanne Severance married John Donahue
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iic. Vincent Severance married Jennifer Severance

VI. Cecil Scott Severance was born on August 17, 1910 in Nash, NC. His
death date is unknown. He married Annie Lee Bond, who was born on
January 11, 1909 and died on October 26, 1979. They married on
December 4, 1933.
VII. Lena Rivers Severance was born on November 25, 1885 in Lake
Township, SC and died on August 12, 1971 in Asheboro, NC. She married
Ira Clarence Parks, who was born on April 14, 1884 in Randolph, NC and
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Crossroads Christian Church Cemetery in Ramseur, NC. They had 5
children: Cecil, Charles, Lillian, Richard, and Don Parks
VIIa. Cecil Ward Parks was born on June 11, 1913 in
Franklinville, NC and died on June 26, 1998 in Chattahoochee,
GA. He married Maxine B. Parks, who was born on June 21, 1914
and died on February 13, 1993. They are buried in Parks
Crossroads Christian Church Cemetery in Ramseur, NC.
VIIb. Charles Randolph Parks was born on August 12,1914 in
Randolph, NC and died on April 20, 2004 in Asheboro, NC. He
married Rachel Ward, who was born on February 14, 1925 and
died on August 2, 2017. They are buried in Sunset Knoll Cemetery
in Ramseur, NC.
VIIc. Lillian Frances Parks was born on June 25, 1916 in
Franklinville, NC and died on May 26, 2004 in Charleston, SC.
VIId. Richard Jackson Parks was born on October 13, 1924 in
Franklinville, NC and died on December 23, 2022. He married
Almetta Staley, who was born on April 3, 1927 and died on
January 29, 2017. They are buried in Staley Cemetery in Staley,
NC. They had 4 children: Sue, Mark, Allen, Herbert Parks.
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ii. Mark Parks married Cathy Parks
iii. Allen Parks married Barbara Park
iv. Herbert Parks married Barbara Parks

VIIe. Don Gordon Parks was born on October 6, 1927 in
Randolph, NC and died on February 2, 2005 in Randolph, NC. He
married Dolores Evangeline Kivett, who was born on October 14,
1929 in Randolph, NC and died on July 22, 2020 in Ramseur, NC.
They married on December 20, 1949 in Randolph, NC. They are
buried in Parks Crossroads Christian Church Cemetery in
Ramseur, NC. They had 2 children: David C. Parks and Linda D.
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VIII. Curtis Severance was born on October 31, 1887 and died on
September 18, 1888. He is buried in Lake City First Baptist Church
Cemetery.
IX. Willard Murray Severance was born on January 2, 1891 and died on
December 2, 1970. He married Mia Lillian Scarboro on November 30,
1916 in Moultrie, GA. She was born on May 14, 1891 and died on March
8, 1969 in Gastonia, NC. They had 4 children: Infant Son, Willard,
Dorotha, and Elizabeth.
IXa. Infant Son Severance, birth and death dates are unknown.
IXb. Willard Murray Severance JR was born on February 3,
1920 in Lake CIty, SC and died on August 1, 2006 in Williamson,
TN. He married Dorothy Lee Haworth on August 4, 1948 in
Knoxville, TN. She was born on August 2, 1926 in Knoxville, TN
and died on January 16, 2004 in Nashville, TN.
IXc. Dorotha Clemens Severance was born on January 11, 1922
in Darlington, SC and died on March 28, 2005 in Lookout
Mountain, TN. She married Robert Laban Yoder on June 21, 1949
in Gaston, NC. He was born on April 10, 1922 in Lincolnton, NC
and died on December 18, 2015 in Lookout Mountain, TN. They
are buried in Hollybrook Cemetery in Lincolnton, NC. They had a
daughter, Dorotha.
i. Dorotha Anne Yoder was born on February 14, 1951 in
Lincoln, NC. She married Horace Ray Suddreth on
December 14, 1974 in Mecklenburg, NC.
IXd. Elizabeth Severance was born sometime in 1924 in SC.
X. Hettie Ruby Severance was born on September 10, 1893 in Lake
Township, SC and died on January 24, 1981 in Panama City, FL. She
married James Edwin Stokes, who was born on August 27, 1890 in
Cokesbury, SC and died on November 7, 1977 in Bay, FL. They are buried
in Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Panama City, FL. They had 5
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Xa. Ruby Whitefoord Stokes was born on December 21, 1920 in
Lake City, SC and died on August 25, 2010 in Charleston, SC. She
is buried in Carolina Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC. She
married Donald John Berry Huntsberger, who was born on
February 27, 1920 in Iowa and died on June 24, 1984. He is buried
in Wellman Cemetery in Washington, Iowa.
Xb. Anna Margaret Stokes was born on January 29, 1923 in
Lake City, SC and died on January 6, 2003 in Jacksonville, FL.
She married Ebenezer Tison, who was born on April 7, 1918 in
Lake Hamilton, FL and died on September 15, 1991 in
Jacksonville, FL. He is buried in Arlington Park Cemetery in
Jacksonville, FL.
Xc. James Edwin Stokes JR was born on June 19, 1925 in Rocky
Mount, NC and died on November 22, 1997 in Lugoff, SC. He
married Betty Geddings, who was born in 1933. They had a son,
James.
i. James Edwin Stokes was born on June 24, 1952 and
died on January 25, 2018. He married Susan Wilburn, who
was born on November 18, 1953 and died on April 17,
2016. They had a son, James Edwin Stokes IV.
Xd. Mary Carol Stokes was born on January 10, 1927 in Rocky
Mount, NC.
Xe. Hugh Lawrence Stokes was born on May 11, 1932 in Rocky
Mount, NC and died on May 21, 1932. He passed away because he
was born prematurely. He was buried in Quaker Cemetery in
Camden, SC.
XI. Wesley Severance was born in 1894 in South Carolina. No more
information was found.
XII. Paul Edgar Severance was born on June 21, 1896 and died on
August 12, 1897.
1f. The sixth child of Robert and Elizabeth McKenzie was Levi Calhoun
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married twice. He and his first wife, Linzie E. Matthews, who was born on
January 20, 1860 in Williamsburg, SC and died on January 24, 2884 in Scranton,
SC. They had a baby boy that died in infancy, who was born on November 22,
1883 and died on December 16, 1884. All 3 of them were buried in Casselman
Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
He and his second wife, Annie Vela McCutcheon, who was born on September
23, 1866 and died on December 28, 1933. She is also buried in Casselman
Cemetery in Lake City, SC. Together, they had 7 children: Hayden, Marion,
Lizzie, Robert, Blackwell, Lucille, and Levi.
I. Hayden Jones McKenzie was born on February 23, 1889 in Florence,
SC and died on April 21, 1976 in Lake City, SC. He married Martha
Adeline Frierson, who was born in September of 1887 and died on April
21, 1973. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They had 6
children: Hayden, Levi, Donald, Marion, William and Charles.
Ia. Hayden James McKenzie JR was born on April 29, 1914 in
Lake City and died on April 30, 1958 in Bethesda, Maryland. He
married Violet Albertine Kindberg on May 4, 1944 in Cragsmoor,
NY. She was born on May 3, 1921 in Cragsmoor, NY and died on
January 20, 1986 in Tallahassee, FL. They are buried in Oakland
Cemetery in Tallahassee, FL. They had a daughter, Sandra
McKenzie, who was born in 1947 in Florida.
Ib. Levi Carlton McKenzie was born on November 26, 1916 in
Lake City, SC and died on February 3, 1998 in Lake City, SC. He
is buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
Ic. Donald Frierson McKenzie was born on October 2, 1918 in
Lake City, SC and died on January 4, 1972 in Lake City. He
married Lena Coker, who was born on December 8, 1923 in
Clarendon, SC and died on February 13, 2007. They are buried in
Lake City Memorial Park. They had a daughter, Donna Faye
McKenzie
i. Donna Faye McKenzie Mixon was born on October 13,
1950 in Florence, SC and died on December 13, 1992. She
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Id. Marion Dewitt McKenzie was born on October 23, 1920 and
died on February 18, 1992. He married Mattie Nell McClam, who
was born in 1927 and died on January 7, 1993. They are buried in
Lake City Memorial Park.
Ie. William Marshall McKenzie was born on March 4, 1923 in
Lake City, SC and died on January 26, 2014 in Winston-Salem,
NC. He married Edna Earl Keefe, who was born on October 19,
1927 and died on May 21, 1993. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park.
If. Charles “Mike” Middleton McKenzie was born on July 25,
1925 and died March 16, 2013. He married Virginia Claire Creel,
who was born on November 30, 1927 and died on May 25, 2020.
They are buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, SC.
II. Marion Leroy McKenzie was born on February 6, 1892 and died on
May 31, 1978. He married Allie McAlister, who was born on March 23.
1896 and died on November 18, 1976. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park. They had 2 sons: Adrian and Baby
IIa. Adrian L. McKenzie was born on November 11, 1913 and
died on September 2, 1987. He married Ruby Owens, who was
born on September 27, 1919 in Andrews, SC and died on August
17, 2004. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They had a
son, Adrian.
i. Adrian Keith McKenzie was born on January 19, 1938
and died on August 19, 1983. He is buried in Lake City
Memorial Park.
IIb. Baby Boy McKenzie was born and died on June 29, 1918. He
only lived for 8 hours. He is buried in Camp Branch Original FWB
Church Cemetery in Lake City.
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was found
IV. Robert Leo McKenzie was born on August 21, 1895 and died on July
18, 1961. He married Mary Wilson, who was born on January 21, 1901
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V. Astrel Blackwell McKenzie was born on August 23, 1897 in
Williamsburg County and died on December 14, 1982 in Kingstree, SC.
He served in the US Army in WWI. He married Annie Pearl Norton, who
was born on July 12, 1898 in Little Rock, SC and died on July 10, 1985.
They are buried in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
VI. Sarah Lucile McKenzie was born on October 16, 1899 in SC and
died on March 24, 1997 in Richmond, VA. She married William Louis
Waters, who was born on July 2, 1898 in Duplin County, NC and died on
August 23, 1964 in Rocky Mount, NC. They are buried in Forest Lawn
Cemetery and Mausoleum in Henrico, VA.They had 3 daughters: Billie,
Elizabeth and Sarah.
VIa. Billie Mac Waters was born on January 21, 1936 in
Goldsboro, NC and died on July 2, 2008 in Reddick, FL. She
married Rupert Ansel Shank JR on December 25, 1958 in Duplin,
NC. He was born on June 8, 1935 in Montgomery, VA and died on
November 11, 2009 in Chesterfield, VA.
VIb. Janie Elizabeth Waters married James Calvin Blake on
August 20, 1961 in Rose Hill, NC.
VIc. Sarah Yvonne Waters married James Allen Rogers on
August 24, 1962 in Alexandria, VA.
VII. Levi Carlton McKenzie was born on October 18, 1902 and died on
December 10, 1972. He married Annie Mae Simmons, who was born in
1913. They married on December 13, 1947 in Marion, SC.
1B. John and Susannah Rodgers’ second child was Margaret A. Rodgers. She was born
in 1823, but her death date is unknown.
1C. John and Susannah Rodgers’ third child was David S. Rodgers. He was born in1827
and died in 1853. He married Ann Nancy Kennedy, who was born in 1824 and died in
1866. They had 2 children: Mary and Amelia Rodgers
1a. Mary J. Rogers was born on November 13, 1847 and died on February 8,
1906. She married John Epps Baker, who was born on August 23, 1847 and died
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City, SC. They had 8 children: Cornelius, Sarah, Mary Jane, Margaret, Nancy,
Elemuel, John and Drucilla Baker.
I. Cornelius Benjamin Baker was born on July 11, 1867 and died on
September 7, 1921. He married Margaret Ella Godwin, who was born on
October 11, 1876 and died on July 11, 1961. They are buried in Scranton
UMC Cemetery in Scranton, SC. They had 7 children, including one set of
twin daughters: Cornelius, Belva, Hester, Ruby, Ruth, Henry, and Cornelia
Baker.
Ia. Cornelius Benjamin Baker was born on May 2, 1895 and died
on September 8, 1963.
Ib. Belva Lee Baker was born on December 18, 1897 in
Williamsburg, SC and died on March 10, 1988 in Scranton, SC. He
married Edgar Leroy Lynch, who was born on October 8, 1892 in
Scranton, SC and died on June 12, 1977 in Scranton, SC. They are
buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They had one child, Edgar
Leroy Lynch JR. He was born on November 14, 1933 in Lake City,
SC and died on February 1, 2004 in Scranton, SC. He is buried in
Lake City Memorial Park.
Ic. Hester Ann Baker was born on September 11, 1900 in
Williamsburg, SC and died on May 27, 1982 in Florence, SC. She
married Clarence Green Walker, who was born on May 1, 1895
and died on August 29, 1968. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park.
Id. Ruby Baker was born on June 20, 1904 and died on August 9,
1973 in Florence, SC. She is buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
She married Vere Edward Frue on August 2, 1946, who was born
on April 24, 1902 in Hopkins, Michigan and died on October 17,
1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery
in Wayland, Michigan.
Ie. Ruth Baker was born on June 20, 1904 and died on September
15, 1995 in Manning, SC. She married Luther Ward on February
25, 1925, who was born on March 27, 1904 and died on March 28,
1976. They are buried in Lake City Cemetery. They had 3 children:
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i. Robert Preston Ward was born on May 14, 1926 and
died on December 2, 1995.
ii. Luther Cornelius Ward SR was born on August 1,
1928 and died on February 9, 2000. He married Edna
Carolyn Prater, who was born on November 30, 1932 and
died on May 21, 2007. They are buried in Garden of
Memories Cemetery in Florence, SC, They had a daughter:
Melanie Ward.
iia. Melanie Jeanniene Ward was born on June 10,
1955 and died on December 23, 1993. She is buried
in Hanna Cemetery in Vox in Johnsonville, SC. She
had two daughters: Rachel Jeanniene Reece (Troy)
Hanna and Victoria Melanie Reece
iii. Patsy Ruth Ward was born on March 31, 1933 and
died on July 23, 2019. She married Eugene Cooper
Barbree, who was born on July 1, 1929 and died on May
30, 2016. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
If. Henry Itis Baker was born on April 1, 1908 and died on April
30, 1914. He is buried in Lake City First Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ig. Cornelia Faye Baker was born on June 12, 1914 and died on
December 11, 1960. She married David Lovell, who was born on
August 17, 1908 and died on May 25, 1972. They are buried in
Lake City Cemetery.
II. The second child of John and Mary Baker was Sarah Elizabeth
Baker. She was born on July 21, 1869 but her death date is unknown.
III. The third child of John and Mary Baker was Mary Jane Baker. She
was born on November 7, 1871 and died on August 25, 1918. She married
Wright Melton Collins, who was born on July 16, 1869 and died on April
1, 1917. They are buried in Lake City Baptist Cemetery.
IV. The fourth child of John and Mary Baker was Margaret Ann Amelia
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She married James Delaware Calder, who was born on July 19, 1866 and
died on November 2, 1932. They are buried in Bethel Baptist Cemetery in
Olanta, SC. They had 3 children: Keeler, James and Raymond Calder.
IVa. Keeler Calder was born in 1898 and died in 1902.
IVb. James Legrand Calder was born on August 25, 1900 and
died on May 28, 1964. He married Grace Jordan, who was born on
March 29, 1905 and died on August 26, 1986. They are buried in
Olanta Baptist Church Cemetery. They had 2 children: Annette and
Jimlyn.
i. Annette C. Calder was born on October 13, 1925 in
Olanta and died on July 20, 2012 in Charleston, SC. She
married Charles V. Godwin and had 4 children: Susie, Jean,
Joan and Dan.
ia. Suzanne “Suzie” Godwin Hammond was born
on December 24, 1958 and died on April 1, 1993.

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ii. Jimlyn “Jeekie” Calder was born on July 17, 1934 and
died on April 4, 1998. She married James Kelton Floyd on
October 2, 1955. He was born on January 7, 1934 and died
on August 10, 2017. They are buried in Olanta Baptist
Church Cemetery.
IVc. Raymond Leonidis Calder was born on September 7, 1908
and died on December 14, 1980. He married twice. His first wife
was Anna Boyd and they had 6 children, including one set of twin
girls: Raymond, Janie, Barbara, Betty, Martha and Valorie.​
i. Raymond Nathaniel Caulder was born on April 21,
1932 and died on November 19, 2002. He married Lucella
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January 23, 2023. They are buried in Florence Memorial
Gardens.
ii. Janie Margaret Caulder was born in 1935 in Olanta
and died on December 28, 2004 in Columbia, SC. She
married Haspard Lloyd Owens, who was born on
December 11, 1919 and died onMarch 14, 1991. He served
in the US Navy in WWII. They are buried in Pleasant Hill
Baptist Cemetery. They had 3 children: Grady, Larry and
JW Owens.
iia. Grady (Melinda) Owens
iib. Larry (Kathy) Owens
iic. JW Owens
iii. Barbara Jean Caulder was born on December 6, 1938
and died on January 16, 1940 from Bronchopneumonia.
She is buried in Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Olanta.
iv. Betty Lou Caulder was born on December 6, 1938 and
died on May 17, 2022. She married Fletcher Hewitt
McDuffie, who was born on July 29, 1933 and died on
November 26, 2021. They are buried in Fort Jackson
National Cemetery in Columbia, SC.
v. Martha Ann Caulder was born on July 3, 1941 and
died on April 2, 2021. She married William Kelly Thomas.
They are buried in Fort Jackson National Cemetery in
Columbia, SC.
vi. Valorie C. Caulder was born on October 27, 1947 and
died on February 4, 2014. She married Joe William “Red”
Burrows, who was born on September 10, 1940 and died on
June 13, 2017. They are buried in Fort Jackson National
Cemetery in Columbia, SC.
V. The fifth child of John and Mary Baker was Nancy Baker. She was
born on August 23, 1876 and died on September 13, 1944. She married
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November 22, 1936. They are buried in High Hill Cemetery in Scranton,
SC. They had 6 children: Charles, Acil, Henry, Mervin, John and Walter.
Va. Charles “Charlie” Epps McCutcheon was born on August
13, 1900 in Florence and died on June 8, 1952 in Scranton. He
married Elva Gause, who was born on May 10, 1894 and died on
May 14, 1963. They are buried in High Hill Cemetery in Scranton,
SC. They had a son, John.
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i. John Russell McCutcheon was born on September 17,
1920 and died on September 24, 2002. He married
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Hutchinson, who was born on
November 26, 1928 and died on January 10, 1998. They
are buried in High Hill Cemetery in Scranton, SC. They
had 3 children: Hugh, Hilda, and Elva.
ia. Hugh T. McCutcheon was born in 1947
ib. Hilda McCutcheon was born on November 23,
1949. She married Raymond Franklin Bowen on
March 2, 1972 in Steuben, Indiana. He was born on
April 8, 1942 and died on June 21, 1998. They are
buried in Riverside Cemetery in Defiance, Ohio.
ic. Elva Greta McCutcheon was born on
November 6, 1960 and died on October 10, 2009.
She is buried in High Hill Cemetery in Scranton,
SC.
Vb. Acil McCutcheon was born on February 5, 1905 and died on
December 19, 1962. She married Leroy Olin Spears, who was born
on January 26, 1904 in Marlboro, SC and died on October 25,
1948 in Lake City, SC. They are buried in High Hill Cemetery in
Scranton, SC. They had 3 children: Francis, Leroy, and Nancy.
i. Francis Olin Spears was born on December 28, 1928
and died in Rock Hill on November 24, 1982. He married
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ii. Leroy Kendall Spears was born on January 15, 1934
and died on November 17, 1986. He served in the US Navy
in Korea. He is buried in High Hill Cemetery in Scranton,
SC.
iii. Nancy Ann Spears was born on October 3, 1940 in
Lake City, SC and died on January 29, 2018. She married
Richard Watson McKenzie, who was born on September
20, 1936 in Scranton, SC and died on August 5, 2020 in
Florence, SC. He served in the US Army and in
Korea.They are buried in Kingstree Memorial Gardens in
Kingstree, SC.
Vc. Henry Eugene McCutcheon was born on March 24, 1908 and
died on May 24, 1969. He married Frances Elma McCutcheon,
who was born on August 5, 1906 and died on July 25, 1999. They
are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They had 5 children: Janie,
Frances, John, Henry, and Patricia McCutcheon.
i. Janie McCutcheon was born on April 7, 1932 and died
on November 20, 1972 in Lake City. She married Hagood
Charles Floyd, who was born on November 11, 1930 and
died on May 15, 2000 in Lake City. They are buried in
Lake City Memorial Park. They had 2 children: Ann and
Martha Floyd.
ii. Frances McCutcheon was born on October 7, 1933 in
Florence, SC and died on March 3, 2016 in Florence, SC.
She married Carlisle Willis Buddin, who was born on
January 24, 1933 and died on June 17, 1999 in Lake City,
SC. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
iii. John “Sonny” Milton McCutcheon JR was born on
April 22, 1937 in Scranton, SC and died on September 30,
2008 in Lake City. He married Derryl Louisa Moore, who
was born on October 27, 1941 in Olanta, SC and died on
January 16, 2020. They are buried in Lake City Memorial
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iv. Henry “Butch” Eugene McCutcheon was born on
December 26, 1942 in Lake City, SC and died on October
11, 2016 in Florence, SC. He married Patsy Osborne. He is
buried in Lake City Cemetery. They had 4 children: Henry,
Randy, Rita and Laura.
iva. Henry “Rocky” Eugene McCutcheon III was
born on January 17, 1963 and died on August 5,
2018 in Lake City. He married Ida Ruth
McCutcheon. He is buried in Lake City Cemetery.
ivb. Randy McCutcheon married Tammie
McCutcheon
ivc. Rita McCutcheon married Jason Andra​
ivd. Laura Kelly McCutcheon
ive. Patricia McCutcheon was born in 1943
Vd. Mervin Dewey McCutcheon was born on July 22, 1911 and
died on March 5, 1984. He married Gladys Hazel Turner, who was
born on September 18, 1918 and died on January 20, 2011. They
are buried in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery in
Coward, SC. They had 2 children: Linda and Dianne
i. Linda McCutcheon Galloway was born on March 10,
1947 and died on September 16, 2021 in Columbia, SC.
She is buried in St. Paul United Methodist Church
Cemetery in Coward. She had one son: Heath Galloway.
He married Kelli Galloway and had 2 children: Nikolas and
Amber Galloway.
ii. Dianne McCutcheon Thomas had 2 children; Malcolm
and Mervin
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Ve. John “Bennie” Benjamin McCutcheon SR was born on
October 19, 1913 in Lake City, SC and died on May 20, 2008 in
Lake City, SC. He married Everette Letitia Lawrence, who was
born on February 12, 1915 and died on December 9, 1984. They
are buried in Lee Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 3 children:
Addie, John, and Ann.
i. Addie Bettine McCutcheon was born on March 7, 1939
and died on September 29, 1996. She married Reverend
Needham Rodgers Williamson, who was born August 18,
1939 and died on August 31, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
They are buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
ii. John Benjamin McCutcheon JR was born on August
4, 1945 and died on December 29, 2012. He married
Sandra Hanna. He is buried in Lee Cemetery in Lake City.
iii. Ann McCutcheon married Rodger Prince. They had 2
sons: John Guy Prince and Woodrow Prince
Vf. Walter Leverne McCutcheon was born on July 1, 1916 in
Lake City and died on June 11, 1972 in Columbia, SC. He married
Bernice Godwin, who was born on September 11, 1920 and died
on November 1, 2022. They are buried in Lake City Memorial
Park. They had 2 sons: James and Epps McCutcheon
VI. The sixth child of John and Mary Anne Baker was Elemuel Dow
Baker. He was born on April 25, 1879 and died on August 3, 1931. He
married Lida Azona Goodson, who was born on July 16, 1882 and died on
March 13, 1954. They are buried in Lake City First Baptist Church
Cemetery. They had 2 children: Mattie and Ernest
VIa. Mattie Theodocia Baker was born September 22, 1913 and
died on October 2,5 1918. She is buried in Lake City First Baptist
Church Cemetery.
VIb. Ernest Donald Baker was born on July 3, 1920 and died on
April 9, 2001. He married Eralake Ludlam, who was born on
December 25, 1920 and died on January 25, 2016. They had 2
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VII. The seventh child of John and Mary Anne Baker was John Colas
Baker, who was born on April 17, 1883 in Florence, SC and died on
January 7, 1958 in Cades. He married Susan Fannie Thomas, who was
born on February 2, 1888 and died on February 14, 1969. They are buried
in Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cades. They had 5
children: Mary, Julia, John, Thurman, and Thelma.
VIIa. Mary Baker was born on December 15, 1916 and died on
January 22, 2011. She married William Harold McElveen, who
was born on May 23, 1916 and died on July 23, 1987. They are
buried in Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cades.
They had 4 children: James, Dwight, Ronald, and Bobby​
i. James William McElveen was born in 1938 and died on
July 2, 2013. He is buried in Florence Memorial Gardens.
He married Tammy Jordan and had 3 children: Dwight,
Ronald, and Betty
ii. Dwight Edward McElveen was born on November 20,
1959 and died on July 3, 1976. He is buried in Florence
Memorial Gardens.
iii. Ronald Dwayne McElveen was born on November 29,
1967 and died on September 11, 1993. He is buried in
Florence Memorial Gardens.
iv. Bobby Lee McElveen was born on October 11, 1943
and died on October 17, 2019. He married Peggy Smith.
They had 4 children: Karen, Beth, Jennifer, and Eddie
McElveen.
iva. Karen McElveen (Chuck) Solesbee
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ive. Betty McElveen married Al Richardson
VIIb. Julia Baker was born on May 8, 1921 in Cades, SC and
died on November 8, 2018 in Spartanburg. She married James
Allison Huggins II, who was born on March 4, 1922 and died on
December 3, 1985. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
They had 3 children: Martha, Harriet, and Deborah
i. Martha Huggins (Syd) McDaniel​​
ii. Harriet Huggins ( Julian) Prosser
iii. Deborah Huggins Love
VIIc. John Carroll Baker was born on October 30, 1922 in
Williamsburg County and died on August 2, 1970 in Charleston,
SC. He married Catherine Dennis, who was born on May 24, 1927
and died on March 26, 2009. They had 2 children: Anne and John
Baker.
i. Margaret Anne Baker was born on February 13, 1950
in Lake City and died on September 6, 2023.
ii. John Baker
VIId. Thurman W. Baker was born on August 3, 1924 and died
on August 30, 1990. He married Ina Mae Owens, who was born on
April 20, 1929 and died on July 7, 1998. They had 3 children:
George, Ray and Nancy.
i. George Lauren Baker was born on October 29, 1960
and died on August 25, 2010. He is buried in Hebron
United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cades, SC.
ii. Ray D. Baker
iii. Nancy Baker Lee
VIIe. Thelma Baker was born on October 4, 1927 and died on
August 1, 2011. She married James Woodrow Owens, who was
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are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They had one son, Ryan
Owens.
VIII. The eighth child of John and Mary Baker was Drucilla Adeline
Baker, who was born on February 6, 1887 and died on December 31,
1979. She married John McSwain McKenzie, who was born on December
28, 1878 and died March 20, 1949. They married on January 10, 1904.
They are buried in Scranton United Methodist Church Cemetery. They had
4 children: Haygard, Marvin, Leroy, and Richard.
VIIIa. Haygard Isaiah McKenzie’s birthdate is unknown, but he
died on May 7, 1978. He served in the US Navy during WWII.
VIIIb. Marvin C. McKenzie was born on June 12, 1905 and died
on March 8, 1952. He served in WWII. He is buried in Rosemont
Cemetery in Clinton, SC.
VIIIc. Leroy Watson McKenzie was born on September 1, 1909
and died on March 8, 1991. He married Lila Mae McCutcheon,
who was born on July 20, 1914 in Lake City and died on March
11, 1989 in Kingstree, SC. They are buried in Scranton UMC
Cemetery. They had 4 children: Roylee, Betty, Bobby, and
Richard.
i. Roylee McKenzie was born on August 28, 1933 and died
on February 4, 1999. She married Sammy Douglas Usery,
who was born on May 2, 1933 and died on August 23, 2015
in Gastonia, NC. They are buried in Greenwood Cemetery
in Belmont, NC.
ii. Betty Lou McKenzie was born on July 5, 1935 and died
on January 8, 1969. She is buried in Scranton UMC
Cemetery.
iii. Bobby Joe McKenzie was born on July 5, 1935 and
died on January 8, 1969.
iv. Richard Watson McKenzie SR was born on September
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Florence, SC. He married Nancy Ann Spears. (Nancy Ann
Spears in Acil McCutcheon Spears’ daughter)
VIIId. Richard McKenzie was born on April 23, 1926 and died
on November 24, 1944. He is buried in Rosemont Cemetery in
Clinton, SC.
2a. The second child of David and Ann Rodgers was Amelia Rodgers. She was
born in 1850 in SC but no other info was found.
1D. The fourth child of John and Susannah Rodgers was Aaron Taylor Rodgers, who
was born on October 3, 1828 and died on September 28, 1904. He married Sarah Ann
Selina Bradham, who was born on May 19, 1832 and died on December 28, 1912. They
are buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They married in December of 1850.
They had 8 children: Malinda, Indiana, King, Nancy, Mary, Susannah, Alonzo, and
Posthuma Rodgers.
1d. Malinda Adeline Rodgers was born on November 23, 1851 and died on
December 20, 1949. She married Joseph Isaiah McCants, who was born in
February of 1849 and died on January 8, 1919. They are buried in Casselman
Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 5 children: Margaret, John, Aaron,
Susannah and Alton
I. Margaret Jane McCants was born on June 7, 1876 and died on March
8, 1943. She married John Kelly Ward, who was born on July 31, 1871 in
NC and died on October 2, 1936. They are buried in Casselman Cemetery
in Lake City, SC. They had 8 children: Ludie, Launa, John, Rushie,
Luther, Carl, Cecil and Fred.
Ia. Ludie Lavenia Missouri Ward was born on October 22, 1895
in Williamsburg, SC and died on May 12, 1985 in Johnsonville,
SC. She married Charles Betts McAlister, who was born on May
18, 1885 and died on April 5, 1972. They are buried in the Garden
of Devotion in Johnsonville. They had 12 children including one
set of twin boys: Travis, Blanche, JW, Joseph, John, Eulalie,
Mavis, Charles, David, Billy, Sybil and Therrell McAlister.
i. Travis McAlister was born on November 12, 1914 and
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ii. Blanche McAlister was born on February 9, 1916 and
died on January 14, 1997. She married John Earl Reddish,
who was born on May 27, 1906 and died on March 17,
1981. They are buried in the Garden of Devotion in
Johnsonville.
iii. JW McAlister was born on May 19, 1919 and died on
July 2, 1919. His death certificate says he died from Lye
Soap. He is buried in Casselman Cemetery
iv. Joseph “Joe” Lamar McAlister SR was born on May
19, 1919 in Lake City and died on October 31, 2009. He
married Dorothy Lambert, who was born on July 5, 1919
and died on July 12, 2001. They are buried in the Garden of
Devotion in Johnsonville. They had 3 children: JL
McAlister JR, Glenda McAlister Turner and Dale
McAlister.
v. John William McAlister was born on May 1, 1921 and
died on January 31, 1922. His death certificate says he died
from malnutrition. He is buried in Casselman Cemetery in
Lake City.
vi. Eulalie McAlister was born on April 20, 1922 and died
on March 11, 1924. She died from measles and
bronchopneumonia according to her death certificate. She
is buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City.
vii. Mavis McAlister was born on April 13, 1924 and died
on June 28, 2009. She married William S. Brown, who was
born in 1920. They had 2 children: Joan and William
Brown.
viii. Charles “Dunk” Betts McAlister JR was born on
August 14, 1926 and died on August 7, 2007. He is buried
in the Garden of Devotion in Johnsonville. He married
Carolyn “Sissie” Snow. They had 3 daughters: Kim
McAlister Card, Jayne McAlister (Dan) Traurig, and Evie
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ix. David Ray McAlister was born on April 9, 1928 and
died on March 29, 2007. He married Betty Sue Elliott and
had a daughter, Martha “Marti” McAlister (Shaughnessy
Von) Mullen.
x. Billy John “Billy Mac” McAlister was born on March
28, 1930 and died on November 17, 1995. He married
Carolyn Johnson, who was born on March 23, 1933 in
Kingstree and died on June 11, 2013 in Mount Pleasant,
SC. They had 3 children: Rhonda McAlister Howel, Billy
“Bill” John (Dana) McAlister JR, and Cathy McAlister
(Richard) Ross.
xi. Sybil McAlister was born on September 21, 1932 in
Hemingway and died on July 18, 2016 in Florence, SC. She
married Jack Russell McClary SR, who was born on April
12, 1930 in Millwood, SC and died on February 26, 2009 in
Kingstree, SC. They are buried in McClary Cemetery in
Kingstree. They had 3 sons: Danny, Jack and Glenn
McClary.
xii. Therrell McAlister was born on October 5, 1935 and
died on May 4, 2001. He married Nell Davis, who was born
on March 24, 1936 and died on August 23, 2000. They are
buried in Old Johnsonville Cemetery. They had 5
children:Therrell, Charles, Kris, Ann and Beth.
xiia. Therrell Lamont McAlister, (born on
October 14, 1957 and died on May 14, 2002. He
married Linda Norwood and they had a son, Tristen
Ridge McAlister)
xiib. Charles Dave McAlister
xiic. Kris Davis McAlister
xiid. Ann McAlister Vant Voorst
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Ib. Launa Ward was born on August 28, 1897 and died on
January 2, 1976 in Scranton, SC. She married Benjamin Tillman
Lee, who was born on August 9, 1890 and died on August 16,
1962. They are buried in Scranton UMC Cemetery. They had 5
children: Wilmer, Thetis, Sam, John, and Miona Lee.
i. Wilmer Lee was born on August 8, 1917 and died on
October 6, 1994. She is buried in Scranton UMC Cemetery.
ii. Thetis Avaline Lee was born on May 17, 1919 and died
on March 19, 2010. She married George Fred Myers SR,
who was born on July 2, 1919 and died on October 9, 1993.
They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They had 3
children: George Fred Myers JR (born on April 9, 1948 and
died on March 18, 1963), Marilyn Myers, and Winkie
Myers.
iii. Sam Lee was born on March 16, 1922 in Scranton, SC
and died on August 14, 1997 in Georgetown, SC. He
married Juanita Murray, who was born on June 23, 1926
and died in July of 1977. They are buried in Pennyroyal
Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had 4
children: Sam, Patricia, Wayne and Jack.
iiia. Sam Thomas Lee was born on July 3, 1947 in
Charleston, SC and died on December 2, 2019 in
Awendaw, SC. He is buried in Pennyroyal
Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. He married
Carol Marlowe and had 3 sons: Chad, Seth and
Russell Lee.
iiib. Patricia Lee was born on September 20, 1948
in Charleston, SC and died on May 18, 1992 in
Georgetown, SC. She is buried in Pennyroyal
Memorial Gardens in Georgetown. She married
Phillip Pope SR and had 2 sons: Phillip JR and
Samuel Pope.
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iv. John K. Lee was born on March 16, 1922 and died on
September 30, 1999. He married Margaret Ann Welch, who
was born on November 8, 1923 in Scranton and died on
September 19, 2021 in Florence. They married on October
17, 1945. They are buried in Scranton UMC Cemetery.
They had 3 children: Linda, John, and Kenneth.
iva. Linda Lee Davidson
ivb. John Kelly (Kathi) Lee JR
ivc. Kenneth “Kenny” Michael Lee
v. Miona “Polly” Lee was born on November 22, 1929 and
died on February 21, 2015. She married HB “Pete”
Sparrow, who was born on June 24, 1929 and died on
February 9, 1988. They had 5 children: Henry, Betsy,
Steve, Walter, and Leesa.
va. Henry (Linda) Sparrow
vb. Betsy Sparrow (Mike) Alexander
vc. Steve Sparrow
vd. Walter Sparrow
ve. Leesa Sparrow (Willie) Infinger
Ic. Kelly Jackson Ward JR was born on July 6, 1902 in
Williamsburg, SC and died on January 5, 1938 in Florence, SC. He
married Lena Mae Langston, who was born on June 23, 1906 and
died on December 10, 2005. They are buried in Elim Baptist
Church Cemetery in Elim, SC. They had 3 children: Gloria, Kelly,
and William.
i. Gloria Constance Ward was born on June 28, 1924 in
Pamplico and died on June 5, 2014. She was a veteran of
the US Army and served on a hospital front during WWII.
She married Hazel Hampton Humphries JR, who was born
on November 25, 1919 and died on December 18, 1955 in
Florence. She was cremated.They had 4 sons: Bobby,
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ia. Bobby Gene Humphries was born and died on
March 4, 1941.
ib. Hazel “Bud” Hampton Humphries III was
born on December 3, 1947 and died in Vietnam on
August 9, 1967 in the war.
ic. Robert “Bobby” Eugene Humphries was born
on September 10, 1950 and died on September 10,
2002.
id. Kelly Patrick “Pat” Humphries was born on
November 3, 1952 and died on February 28, 2012.
He is buried in St. James Lutheran Church
Cemetery in Newton, NC. He married Gina Young
and they had 2 daughters: Ashleigh Christine and
Lydia Catherine Humphries.
ii. Kelley Mae “Dinky” Ward was born on April 26, 1926
in Elim, SC and died on February 28, 2015 in Columbia,
SC. She married Harry Clark Howle, who was born on May
26, 1925 and died on November 24, 2003. They are buried
in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, SC. They had 5
sons: Clark, Victor, Timothy, Larry, and Alan.
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iia. K. Clark (Sandra) Howle
iib. Victor F. (Nancy Annette Holt) Howle. They
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iic. Timothy H (Nancy Ann Long) Howle. They
married on October 5, 1968 and had 2 sons:
Matthew Corey Howle and Timothy Patrick Howle.
iid. Larry J. Howle
iie. Alan F. (Barbara) Howle
iii. William Jackson Ward was born on March 26, 1928
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Id. Luther Ward was born on March 27, 1904 in Camp Branch,
SC and died on March 28, 1976 in Florence, SC. He married Ruth
Baker, Cornelius Benjamin Baker’s daughter. She was born on
June 20, 1904 and died on September 15, 1995. They are buried in
Lake City Memorial Park. They married on February 25, 1925.
They had 3 children: Robert, Luther and Patsy.
i. Robert Preston Ward was born on May 14, 1926 and
died on December 2, 1995.
ii. Luther Cornelius Ward SR was born on August 1,
1928 and died on February 9, 2000. He married Edna
Carolyn Prater, who was born on November 30, 1932 and
died on May 21, 2007. They are buried in Garden of
Memories Cemetery in Florence, SC, They had a daughter:
Melanie Ward.
iia. Melanie Jeanniene Ward was born on June 10,
1955 and died on December 23, 1993. She is buried
in Hanna Cemetery in Vox in Johnsonville, SC. She
had two daughters: Rachel Jeanniene Reece (Troy)
Hanna and Victoria Melanie Reece
iii. Patsy Ruth Ward was born on March 31, 1933 and
died on July 23, 2019. She married Eugene Cooper
Barbree, who was born on July 1, 1929 and died on May
30, 2016. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
Ie. Carl Laurie Ward was born on April 7, 1906 and died on
February 13, 1973 in Timmonsville, SC. He married Elizabeth
Osley, who was born on March 27, 1910 and died on September 2,
1980. They are buried in Scranton UMC Cemetery. They had 2
children: William and Jerome
i. William Laurie Ward was born on May 31, 1926 in
Lake City and died on January 28, 1995 in Jacksonville,
FL. He married Georgia Lee Turner, who was born on
December 25, 1926 in Florence and died on January 30,
2001 in Jacksonville, FL. They are buried in Arlington Park
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ii. Jerome O. Ward was born in 1928 and died on
December 31, 2005. He married Mary Ella Hudson, who
was born on March 7, 1932 and died on May 30, 2004. He
is buried in Scranton UMC Cemetery and she is buried in
Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Latta, SC.
If. Cecilia Ward was born in 1910. No other information was
found.
Ig. Fred Ward was born on June 27, 1911 in Williamsburg and
died on February 7, 1994 in Wrens, GA. He married Leona Dennis,
who was born on January 4, 1914 and died on November 28, 1993.
They are buried in Scranton UMC Cemetery. They had 2 children:
Jerido and Frederic
i. Jerido Ward was born on May 10, 1933 and died on
May 16, 1984 in Richmond, GA. He served in the US
Army in Vietnam. He married Dollye Wren, who was born
on November 7, 1939 and died on April 14, 2016. They are
buried in Wrens Memorial Cemetery in Wrens, GA.
ii. Frederic Ward was born on August 11, 1934 in
Florence, SC and died on March 26, 2007 in Moreno, CA.
He served in the US Navy in Korea. He married Shirley
Ann Casteel, who was born on January 24, 1935 in
Missouri and died on August 14, 2014 in Moreno, CA.
They are buried in Riverside National Cemetery in
Riverside, CA.
II. John Thomas McCants was born on April 22, 1879 in Camp Branch,
SC and died on February 20, 1945 in Scranton, SC. He married Idell
Weaver, who was born on April 7, 1872 and died on September 7, 1951.
He is buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC and she is buried in
Olympia Cemetery in Columbia, SC. They had 3 daughters: Lila,
Kathleen, and Minnie.
IIa. Lila McCants was born on May 6, 1907 and died on June 27,
1973. She married Joseph Young and had 4 children: Raymond,
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ii. Rudolph Young was born in 1927
iii. Helen Young Norton was born on September 3, 1928
and died on July 31, 2008. She is buried in Greenlawn
Memorial Park in Columbia, SC.
iv. Charles Edsell “Chuck” Young was born on August
15, 1930 and died on February 6, 2001. He married Lucy
Belle Turner, who was born on January 6, 1929 and died on
July 8, 2019. They are buried in Kensington Gardens
Cemetery in Wichita, KS.

IIb. Kathleen McCants was born on April 23, 1909 and died on
May 13, 1988. She married Thomas Nichols SR, who was born on
March 23, 1904 and died on July 17, 1984. They are buried in
Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, SC. They had one son:
Thomas.​
i. Thomas C. Nichols JR was born on February 29, 1928
and died on April 27, 2007. He married Edna Lee
Crawford, who was born on January 7, 1929 and died on
June 19, 2017. They are buried in Greenlawn Memorial
Park in Columbia, SC. They had 4 children: Thomas,
Keith, Brent, and Lisa.

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ia. Thomas C. (Michelle) Nichols III
ib. Keith (Debbie) Nichols
ic. Brent (Melissa) Nichols
id. Lisa Crawford Nichols (Kevin) Smith

IIc. Minnie Dell McCants was born in 1917 and died in 1964. She
is buried in Olympia Cemetery in Columbia, SC.
III. Aaron Taylor McCants was born on April 22, 1879 and died on June
22, 1951. He married Eatha Ward, who was born on May 15, 1888 and
died on May 7, 1956. They are buried in New Zion Baptist Church
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IV. Susannah McCants was born on August 20, 1882 and died on August
15, 1909. She married Van Gaston Ward, who was born on October 10,
1873 and died on March 19, 1957. She is buried in Casselman Cemetery
in Lake City. He is buried in Camp Branch Pentecostal Holiness Church
Cemetery along with his first wife, Roxie Lee. Susannah and Van had 2
children: Ettie and Sue
IVa. Ettie Mae Ward was born on October 8, 1905 and died on
April 13, 1990. She married Leo Lee, who was born on November
22, 1894 and died on January 18, 1969. They are buried in Lake
City Memorial Park. They had 4 children: Hagard, Guyrald,
Victoria, and Caronell.
i. Hagard Lee was born on December 7, 1922 and died on
May 2, 1968.
ii. Guyrald David “Guy” Lee was born on January 4,
1925 and died on June 15, 1998. He married Doris
McAlister, who was born on August 24, 1927 and died on
September 27, 2007. They had 4 children: Nancy Lee
Brown, Connie Lee Hayes, Thomas Lee, and Tony
(Candace) Lee.
iii. Victoria “Toby” Lee McCullough was born on April
17, 1927 and died on November 28, 2006.
iv. Caronell Lee was born on February 17, 1930 and died
on August 15, 2002. She married Clarence Ollie Thigpen,
who was born on December 10, 1924 and died on June 2,
2014. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They
had 4 children: Fred, Ferrell, and Kevin.
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iva. Fred Thigpen
ivb. Ferrell Glenn Thigpen was born on May 8,
1952 in Lake City and died on July 9, 2011 in
Augusta, GA. He married Katherine Thigpen and
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ivc. Kevin Lee Thigpen was born on February 27,
1965 and died on November 16, 2002. He was
cremated.
IVb. Sue Ward was born on July 31, 1909 and died on November
24, 1983. She married Clarence Leo Young, who was born in 1906
and died on October 11, 1980. They are buried in Riverview
Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC. They had 2 children:
Doris and James.
i. Doris D. Young was born on May 8, 1927 and died on
December 10, 1929.She is buried in Riverview Memorial
Park in North Charleston, SC.
ii. James Linton Young was born on May 9, 1933 and died
on August 5, 1974 in Charleston, SC. He is buried in
Riverview Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC.
V. Alton Emitt McCants was born on December 21, 1883 and died on
May 20, 1948. He married Ferbie Barfield, who was born on September
15, 1891 and died on September 26, 1974. Alton is buried in New Zion
Baptist Church Cemetery in Lake City, SC. Ferbie is buried in Lake City
Memorial Park. They had 10 children: Grace, Sue, Harry, Orel, Gladys,
Mary, Joseph, Ruth, Barbara, and Janice McCants.
Va. Grace McCants was born on May 31, 1910 and died on
October 13, 1994. She married Mellon Prosser, who was born on
August 13, 1904 and died on December 18, 1993. They are buried
in Camp Branch Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery in Camp
Branch, SC. They had 4 children: Jack, Betty, Avery, and Linda.
Vb. Sue McCants was born on August 14, 1913 and died on
December 20, 2002. She married Fred Baldwin Harris, who was
born on June 1, 1912 and died on December 28, 1969. They are
buried in Hillside Memorial Park in Laurinburg, NC. They had a
son, Alton Ferrell Harris, who was born on November 14, 1939
and died on October 3, 1997.
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Vd. Oree Naomi McCants was born on August 20, 1918 in
Florence, SC and died on August 12, 2012 in Rock Hill, SC. She
married Fred Orville Farthing, who was born on May 21, 1915 and
died on November 8, 1996. They are buried in Ledford Cemetery
in Montezuma, NC.
Ve. Gladys McCants was born on November 11, 1918 and died on
November 8, 2008. She married Robert “Bob” Adams. They had 2
children: Donna and Robert.
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i. Donna Adams (Tommy) Precious
ii. Robert Joseph “Butch” Adams was born on October
19, 1949 and died on November 14, 1986. He is buried in
Lake City Memorial Park.
Vf. Mary June McCants was born on July 27, 1921 in Scranton,
SC and died on October 23, 2009 in Dixon, IL. She married Eldon
Ernest “Dick” Stoker. He was born on January 29, 1921 in
Georgetown, SC and died on September 27, 1989. They are buried
in Saint Brides Episcopal Cemetery in Oregon.
Vg. Joseph Isaiah “Joe” McCants was born on June 24, 1924
and died on April 24, 2012. He is buried in New Zion Baptist
Church Cemetery in Lake City.
Vh. Ruth McCants was born in 1928, death date is unknown.
Vi. Barbara Jean McCants was born on October 28, 1930 in
Scranton, SC and died on August 22, 1937 in Florence, SC. She
died in a car accident.
Vj. Janice McCants was born on October 6, 1936 in Scranton, SC
and died on June 25, 2022 in Hamilton, TN. She married Ben B.
Hicks, who was born in 1937.
2d. Indiana Elizabeth Rodgers was born on January 30, 1852 and died on
October 2, 1935. She married Jesse Debruse Cook, who was born on April 9,
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SC. They had 9 children: Early, Alonzo, Mary, Benjamin, John, Wesley, Roy,
Elizabeth, and Samuel.
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I. Early Austin Cook was born on February 19, 1874 in Florence and
died on April 12, 1950 in Lake City. He married twice.
His first wife was Itasca Brown, who was born on July 12, 1875 and died
on September 25, 1913. She is buried in Lake City Cemetery. They had 11
children: Herbert, Don, Julia, James, Richard, Elouise, Robert, Dan,
Joseph, Jesse and Stafford.
Ia. Herbert Eugene Cook was born on August 27, 1893 and died
on December 15, 1917. He is buried in Lake City Cemetery.
Ib. Don Carl Cook SR was born on March 24, 1895 and died on
October 1, 1978. He married Lucille Amelia Padgett, who was
born on September 5, 1898 and died on April 28, 1975. They are
buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville, SC. They had 4
children: Geraldine, Don, Ernest and Emma.
i. Geraldine “Jeri” Cook was born on November 24, 1920
in Charleston, SC and died on August 24, 2018 in
Hartsville, SC. She married Harry Wilson Wilhelm, who
was born on March 7, 1918 and died on May 6, 1969. They
are buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville, SC. They
had 2 children: Harry Wilson Wilhelm and Jeanne Wilhelm
(Bobby) Goodson.
ii. Don Carl Cook JR was born on October 13, 1921 and
died on August 21, 1954 in a car accident.
iii. Ernest L. Cook was born on December 4, 1922 and
died on October 28, 2014. He married Elizabeth
Scarborough.
iv. Emma Caroline Cook was born on December 19, 1929
and died on August 25, 2019. She married William Charles
Mims, who was born on March 1, 1924 and died on August
14, 2002. They are buried in Magnolia Cemetery in
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Watson, Jeri Mims (Don) Adams and Billye Mims (Rock)
Horne.
Ic. Julia Isla Cook was born on December 1, 1896 in Lake City,
SC and died on August 14, 2004 in Sumter. She married Harvey
Elijah Baker, who was born on May 9, 1892 in Cades, SC and died
on March 18, 1958 in Charleston, SC. They are buried in Hebron
United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cades, SC. They had 5
children: Dorothy, Randolph, Theron, Harvey and Baby girl.
i. Dorothy Itasca Baker was born on October 23, 1915 in
Lake City, SC and died on August 20, 2010 in Burlington,
Vermont. She married Rudolph “Rudy” James Johnson,
who was born on May 19, 1909 in Newark, NJ and died on
October 5, 1991 in Burlington, Vermont. They are buried in
Hinesburg Village Cemetery in Hinesburg, Vermont.
ii. Randolph Deleon Baker was born on August 3, 1917
and died on October 1, 2002 in Mount Pleasant, SC. He
married Mary Mozelle Barfield, who was born on June 27,
1926 and died on October 16, 2019. They are buried in
Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens in Mount Pleasant, SC.
They had 4 children: Randolph D. Baker JR, Patricia
Annette Baker, Thos Garfield Baker and Betty Jean Baker.
iii. Theron Cook Baker was born on September 5, 1920 in
Charleston, SC and died on December 16, 1982. He
married Peggy Gosnell, who was born on May 22, 1935
and died on December 27, 2011. They are buried in
Riverview Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC. They
had 2 children: Dock Austin Baker and Jennifer Louise
Baker Smallwood.
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iv. Harvey Lucille Baker was born on October 9, 1924 and
died on July 10, 1978.
v. Baby Girl Baker was born on August 9, 1927 and died
on August 10, 1927. She is buried in Hebron United
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Id. James Bryan Cook was born on July 10, 1898 and died on
September 29, 1982. He married Elma Elizabeth Kirby, who was
born on April 15, 1901 and died on January 21, 1971. They are
buried in Lake City Memorial Park..They had 5 daughters:
Wilhelmina, Kathryn, Itasca, Geneva, and Edith.
i. Wilhelmina Edna Cook was born on March 11, 1920 in
Lake City, SC and died on March 13, 1993 in Florence, SC.
She married Loranzo Dow Clark JR, who was born on
December 19, 1916 in Lake City, SC and died on
November 3, 1954 in Sumter, SC. They are buried in Lake
City Cemetery. They had a daughter: Rose.
ia. Rose Jeanette Clark was born on January 1,
1942 and died on November 22, 1991. She is buried
in Lake City Cemetery.​
ii. Kathryn Cook was born on July 6, 1922 and died on
March 11, 1980. She is buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
She married Leonard Edward Metts, who was born on May
6, 1925 and died on March 13, 1982. He is buried in First
Baptist Churchyard in Johns Island, SC.
iii. Itasca Cook was born on July 1, 1924 and died on
March 31, 2013. She married Charlie Clarence Osborne,
who was born on April 2, 1922 and died on December 22,
1969. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They
had 4 children: Eric, Charleen, Tommy, and Angela.
iiia. Eric C. Osborne was born on November 5,
1946 and died on October 29, 2012. He married
Brenda K. Myers, who was born on June 6, 1950
and died on March 21, 2001. They are buried in
Lake City Memorial Park. They had a daughter,
Karen Osborne.
iiib. Charleen Osborne was born on December 31,
1948 and died on April 8, 2000. She married Alvin
Leroy “Roy” McKenzie. They are buried in
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iiic. Tommy Cook Osborne was born on June 7,
1952 and died on July 8, 2016. He is buried in Lake
City Memorial Park.
iiid. Angela Osborne was born on September 28,
1959 and died on June 10, 2017. She is buried in
Lake City Memorial Park.
iv. Geneva Minnie Cook was born on June 19, 1927 and
died on January 15, 2008. She is buried in Lake City
Memorial Park.
v. Edith Cook was born on June 27, 1932. She married
Julius LaPalme, who was born on September 15, 1929 and
died on May 15, 2016.
Ie. Richard Walter Cook was born on November 12, 1899 in
Lake City, SC and died on June 17, 1962 in Lake City, SC. He
married Lillie Belle Gray, who was born on June 12, 1906 and died
on May 30, 1986. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
They had 5 children: Janie, Allie, Richard, Lillie, and Isla.
i. Janie Lou Cook was born on October 27, 1922 in Lake
City, SC and died on January 10, 2008 in Olanta, SC. She
married William Ellison Morris JR, who was born on May
21, 1918 in Turbeville, SC and died on June 24, 1996 in
Florence, SC. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
They had 2 sons: Richard and Billie Morris.
ii. Allie C. Cook was born on February 8, 1924 in Lake
City, SC and died on November 23, 2004 in Florence, SC.
She is buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
iii. Richard W. Cook was born on August 6, 1928 in Lake
City and died on October 1, 2006. He married Bobbie
Daniel, who was born on May 9, 1930 and died on
December 11, 2009. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park. They had 4 children: Diane, Danny, and
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iiia. Diane Cook (Randy) Weaver. They had 3
children: Kaycee Weaver, Jason Weaver and Brett
Weaver.
iiib. Danny (Cathy) Cook. They had 2 children:
Allecyn Cook (Rob) Brown and Tyler Cook.
iiic &amp; iiid. Infant twin daughters
iv. Lillie Carleen Cook was born on September 16, 1932
and died on December 2, 2020. She married Malcolm
Wilford “Wick” Tanner, who was born on June 8, 1925 in
Indiantown, SC and died on September 15, 2014 in Lake
City, SC. They are buried in Lake City Cemetery. They had
2 sons: Stafford Dale Tanner and Steve Tanner.
v. Isla Elizabeth “Libby” Cook was born on April 26,
1936 and died on July 12, 2002. She married Eugene
“Skeet” Gardner JR, who was born on September 3, 1933
in Effingham, SC and died on January 19, 2012 in Myrtle
Beach, SC. They are buried in Lake City Cemetery. They
had 3 children: Richard Todd Gardner, Eugene “Tripp”
Gardner, and Terri Gardner (Eddie) Odom.
If. Elouise Cook was born on December 1, 1901 and died on
March 18, 1984. She married Edward Gerald Stevens SR, who was
born on January 31, 1900 and died on July 9, 1978. They are
buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, SC. They had 2
children: Edward and William.
i. Edward Gerald Stevens JR was born on December 21,
1921 and died on July 6, 1962. He married Lillus Nancy
Thompson, who was born on December 1, 1924 and died
on August 13, 2005. They are buried in GreenLawn
Memorial Park in Columbia, SC. They had 3 children:
Raymond, William and Larry.
ia. Raymond Edward Stevens was born on July
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2012 in Camden, SC. He married Arleen Carole
Moore, who was born on June 15, 1943 in
Columbia, SC and died on February 24, 2010 in
Lugoff, SC. They are buried in Lugoff First Baptist
Cemetery in Lugoff, SC. They had 2 children:
Raymond “Eddie” Stevens JR and Renee Stevens
(Tim) Thomas.
ib. William G. Stevens was born in 1945.
ic. Larry Eugene Stevens was born on November
4, 1946 in Richland, SC and died on March 8, 1996
in Cayce, SC. He is buried in Mount Elon Baptist
Cemetery in Hopkins, SC.
ii. William Stevens was born on November 25, 1923 and
died on May 11, 1992. He is buried in Greenlawn
Memorial Park in Columbia, SC.
Ig. Robert Austin Cook was born on February 22, 1904 and died
on March 5, 1904. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in
Springfield, Massachusetts.
Ih. Dan Rushton Cook was born on August 29, 1905 and died on
September 27, 1975. He married Theo Emma Woodham, who was
born on August 15, 1907 and died on August 5, 1986. They had 2
daughters: Sara and Infant Daughter.
i. Sara Cook was born on September 25, 1927. She
married Hubert Hoyt Welch, who was born in 1924 and
died on May 23, 2002.He is buried in Bethlehem Methodist
Cemetery in Bishopville, SC. They had 5 children: Emma
Welch, Gayle Welch Bentley, Hubert Welch JR, Sarah
Welch, and Susan Welch Plunkett.
ii. Infant Daughter Cook was born and died on October
19, 1933.
Ii. Joseph Hinnant Cook born and died on November 18, 1906.
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Ij. Jesse DeBrule Cook was born and died on January 28, 1908.
He is buried in Cook Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
Ik. Stafford Dale Cook was born and died on January 21, 1910.
He is buried in Cook Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
Early Cook’s second wife was Elizabeth Baker, who was born on
November 10, 1883 and died on June 21, 1958. They had 3 children:
Mary, Sarah, and Linwood.
Ia. Mary Elizabeth Cook was born on September 1, 1916 in
Florence, SC and died on March 16, 2013 in Mt. Pleasant, SC. She
married Cholton King Brasington, who was born on June 12, 1917
in Cheraw, SC and died on January 16, 2003 in Lake City, SC.
They had 2 children: Cholton and Olivia.
i. Cholton Reginald Brasington was born in 1942. He
married Carroll Hope Rush and had 3 children: Chandis
Raven Brasington, Chadwick Reginald Brasington MD,
and Chalbourne Rutledge Brasington MD.
ii. Olivia Temperance Brasington was born on September
16, 1948 in Lake City, SC and died on November 11, 2008
in Summerville, SC. She married William R. Allison. They
had 2 children: Brian Christopher Allison and Elizabeth
Lee Allison Stair.
Ib. Sara Lynn Cook was born on February 16, 1918 and died on
October 15, 2006. She married Charles Louis Lashley, who was
born on December 26, 1915 in Durham, NC and died on July 8,
1975 in Loris, SC. They had 2 daughters: Sylvia and Charlotte
i. Sylvia Elizabeth Lashley Herndon was born on July 12,
1938 and died on June 24, 2002. She is buried in Lake City
Memorial Park.
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Ic. Linwood Earl Cook was born on March 5, 1922 and died on
July 31, 1989. He married Sarah Ellen Rogers, who was born in
1921 and died on April 23, 1999. They are buried in Manoah
Independent Methodist Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 2
children: Faye and Austin.
i. Faye Cook was born on June 21, 1941 and died on July
16, 2015. She married Steven Gardner Williams. They are
buried in Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in
Turbeville, SC.
ii. Austin Tommy Cook was born and died on March 25,
1957. He is buried in Manoah Independent Methodist
Church Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
II. Alonzo Walter Cook was born on April 25, 1876 and died on
November 11, 1877.
III. Mary Mamie Cook was born on July 2, 1878 in Williamsburg
County and died on February 10, 1963 in Olanta, SC. She married George
Edward Thigpen, who was born on February 15, 1873 in Clarendon
County and died on March 4, 1960 in Olanta, SC. They are buried in
Thomas Cemetery in Olanta, SC. They had 9 children, including one set of
twin boys: Jesse, Lille, Shelley, John, Maude, Cecil, Lucille, Sarah, and
Elizabeth Thigpen.
IIIa. Jesse AllenThigpen was born on January 30, 1898 and died
on April 26, 1997. He married twice. He and his first wife, Mabel
Thomas, who was born on August 25, 1898 and died on February
27, 1947, had 7 children: Mamie, Ingram, Ernest, Charles, Baby
Boy, Vida and Baby Girl Thigpen.
i. Mamie Annelyn Thigpen was born on May 10, 1922
and died on September 7, 2011. She married John M.
Hurley JR, who was born on October 1, 1918 in
Springfield, OH and died on June 15, 1985. They are
buried in Thomas Cemetery in Olanta, SC.
ii. Ingram Thigpen was born on September 12, 1924 in
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Mae Forrester, who was born on June 15, 1927 and died on
January 30, 2005. They are buried in Woodlawn Memorial
Park in Greenville, SC. They had 2 sons: Michael (Linda)
Thipen and Lynn (Donna) Thigpen.
iii. Ernest Thigpen was born on September 12, 1924 in
Olanta and died on November 8, 2003 in Woodruff, SC. He
married Mary J. Thigpen, who was born on January 28,
1928. They are buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park in
Greenville, SC.
iv. Charles Allen Thigpen was born on September 26,
1926 in Olanta and died on December 31, 2020. He married
Laura Jane “Lolly” Coker was born on November 24, 1926
and died on December 28, 2020. They are buried in
Thomas Cemetery in Olanta, SC. They had 4 children:
Jonathan, Laura, Ann and Ruth Thigpen.
iva. Jonathan N. Thigpen was born on December
17, 1951 in Nashville, TN and died on May 20,
2001. He is buried in Wheaton Cemetery in
Wheaton, Illinois. He married Yvonne Thigpen and
had a daughter, Jessica.
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ivb. Laura Thigpen married Steve Cannon
ivc. Ann Thigpen married Gary Maines
ivd. Ruth Thigpen married Brad Slaten
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v. Infant Son Thigpen was born on October 17, 1929 and
died on October 19, 1929. He is buried in Thomas
Cemetery in Olanta, SC.
vi. Vida Mabel Thigpen was born on October 6, 1930 and
died on March 4, 1981.She married John Vestelia Melton,
who was born on March 15, 1926 and died on January 15,
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vii. Infant Daughter Thigpen was born on February 12,
1934 and died on February 20, 1934. She is buried in
Thomas Cemetery in Olanta, SC.
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IIIb. Lillie Elise Thigpen was born on March 2, 1902 and died on
March 22, 1991. She married Carl Duncan Floyd on August 17,
1919 in Lake City. He was born on January 8, 1900 and died on
September 2, 1966. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
They had 6 children: Elise, Janet, Benjamin, Marjorie, Helen and
Gerald Floyd.
i. Elise Floyd was born on May 12, 1920 and died on June
5, 2006. She married Curtis L. Ward, who was born on May
17, 1917 and died on April 9, 1980. They are buried in
Lake City Memorial Park. They had 4 children:Sylvia Ward
(Gordon) Kennerly, Ray, Ronald (Karen) Ward and Daniel.
ii. Janet Floyd was born on July 24, 1922 and died on
March 10, 2018. She married Thomas “Tommy” Emerson
Ayers, who was born on September 23, 1919 and died on
May 8, 1997. They are buried in Mount Olive Baptist
Church Cemetery in Horry County. They had 2 daughters:
Jane Ayers (Ted) Robertson and Myra Ayers (Bill)
Thompson.
IIIc. Benjamin Floyd was born on October 20, 1926 and died on
October 29, 1971. He served in the US Navy in WWII.
IIId. Marjorie Floyd was born on November 19, 1929 and died
on September 20, 2020 in Dewey, AZ. She married twice. Her first
husband was James Deloney Price, who was born on June 5, 1926
and died on December 2, 1971 in Ocean Beach, CA. They are
buried in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. They two
of them had 8 children, but I was unable to find their names. Her
second husband was Ed Gohlich.
IIIe. Mary Helen Floyd was born on March 4, 1933 and died on
September 28, 2021. She married Clyde Davis Nettles, who was
born on November 16, 1924 and died on April 3, 2020. They had 3
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IIIf. Gerald Floyd was born on November 25, 1938 and died on
February 17, 2019. He is buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
IV. Benjamin Abraham Cook was born on July 14, 1882 and died on
October 31, 1942. He married Annie Hudson, who was born on March 21,
1882 and died on March 8, 1951. They are buried in Lake City Cemetery.
They had 6 children: Jesse, Julian, Louie, Sidney, Evelyn and LeRoy
Cook.
IVa. Jesse Debrua Cook was born on July 13, 1909 and died on
November 9, 1977. He married Reba Holloway, who was born on
January 8, 1913 and died on January 7, 1985. They are buried in
Lake City Memorial Park. They had 3 children: Ann Cook Rogers,
Tommy Cook, and Ben Cook.
IVb. James Julian Cook was born on March 7, 1911 and died on
July 16, 1953. He married Edna Mae Moore, who was born on
November 2, 1912 and died on July 14, 1986. They are buried in
Lake City Cemetery.
IVc. Louie Benjamin Cook was born on December 23, 1913 and
died on January 14, 1992.He married Alva W. Cook, who was born
in 1917 and died in 1987. They are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in
Conway, SC. They had 2 children: Michael and Pamela Cook.
i. Michael Rutherford Cook was born on January 11,
1945 in Kingstree, SC and died on February 7, 2020 in
Fayetteville, NC. He is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in
Conway, SC. He married Margaret “Peggy” Cook and had
2 sons: Michael B. (Michelle) Cook and Timothy A. Cook.
He had 4 stepchildren: Michael Colombo, Roberta
(Angelo) Libero, Dolores (Ted) Brittain, and Elisa
Colombo.
ii. Pamela Cook was born on February 9, 1948 in Lake
City, SC and died on June 22, 2016 in Conway, SC. She
married Edward Woodrow Edmondson JR, who was born
on November 30, 1947 and died on February 3, 2001. They
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Edmondson. They are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in
Conway, SC.
IVd. Sidney M. Cook was born on March 8, 1917 and died on
December 27, 1984. He served in the US Army in WWII. He
married Helen Owens, who was born on February 17, 1922 and
died on May 16, 1997. They are buried in Lake City Memorial
Park. They had 3 daughters: Patsy Cook Crawford, Lillian Cook
Carter, and Julie Cook Hasleton-Dukes.
IVe. Evelyn Cook was born on February 20, 1920 in Darlington,
SC and died on November 29, 1992 in Mount Pleasant, SC. She
married James Weston Stewart, who was born on December 3,
1902 and died on May 28, 1987. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park. They had 4 children: Jimmy Stewart, Joyce
Stewart May, Betsy Stewart Eyer, and Lynn Stewart Oster.
IVf. LeRoy Kenneth “Smooty” Cook was born on February 11,
1922 in Hartsville and died on November 9, 2010. He served in the
US Navy in WWII. He married Josephine “Smiley” Cook, who
was born on January 28, 1928 in Williamsburg County and died on
November 6, 1992 in Lake City, SC. They had 4 children: Debbie
Cook (Jamey) Carter, Annette Cook (Wayne) Creech, Kenny
(Pam) Cook, Jay (Sandy) Cook.
V. John Frierson Cook was born on May 13, 1886 and died on February
15, 1889.
VI. Wesley Jackson Cook was born on January 17, 1889 and died on
April 2, 1969. He married Ruth J. Jordan, who was born on January 30,
1898 and died on March 28, 1949. They are buried in Manoah
Independent Methodist Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 5 children:
Louise, Hazel, Reba, Wesley, William and Paul.
VIa. Louise Cook was born on November 13, 1915 in Lake City,
SC and died on October 10, 2003 in Florence, SC. She married
Benjamin Decarr Cox, who was born in 1917 and died on June 24,
1984. They are buried in the Garden of Devotion in Johnsonville,
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i. Charles Anthony “Tony” Cox was born on August 23,
1945 and died on October 19, 2007. He served in the US
Air Force in the Vietnam War. He is buried in the Garden of
Devotion in Johnsonville, SC. He married Lynda Jean
Eaddy. They had a daughter, Kasie Cox (Jarrod) Timmons.
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VIb. Hazel Dickerson Cook was born on May 15, 1918 in
Florence County and died on February 28, 1977 in Lake City, SC.
She married twice. Her first husband was Louis Gilmore
Dickerson, who was born on April 22, 1919 and died on May 2,
1951. They are buried in Indiantown Presbyterian Church
Cemetery in Hemingway, SC. They had 4 children: Louis, James,
Patricia and Infant Dickerson.
i. Louis Wesley Dickerson was born on July 2, 1941 in
Williamsburg County and died on October 13, 2019 in
Lake City, SC. He is buried in Indiantown Presbyterian
Church Cemetery in Hemingway, SC.He married Rosalind
Stewart.
ii. James Ronald “Ronnie” Dickerson was born on
October 20, 1943 in Williamsburg County and died on
March 28, 2008 in Scranton, SC. He is buried in
Indiantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Hemingway,
SC.
iii. Patricia Dickerson was born on January 12, 1946 in
Williamsburg County and died on May 12, 2022 in
Florence, SCShe is buried in Lake City Memorial Park. She
married John S. “Sammy” Cox and had 3 children: John, S.
Cox II, Spencer (Laura Kaye) Cox, and Lisa Cox (Pete)
Altman.
iv. Infant Daughter Dickerson was born and died on
November 7, 1950. She is buried in Indiantown
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Hazel and her second husband, Russell Everette Moyer,
who was born in 1908 and died in 1976, had a daughter,
Madison.
v. Madison “Mattie” Moyer was born on August 9, 1961
in Florence, SC and died on November 27, 2020 in
Charleston, SC. She is buried in Cook Cemetery in Lake
City, SC. She had 2 children: Kynedy Rese Mills and Creig
Davis (Samantha) Mills.
VIc. Reba Cook was born on January 27, 1921 in Lake City, SC
and died on November 30, 2005 in Orange Park, FL. She married
James Sidney Boyd, who was born on January 24, 1916 and died
on December 10, 1988. They are buried in Kingstree Memorial
Gardens in Kingstree, SC. They had 2 children: James S. (Gwen)
Boyd JR and Gail Boyd (Ronnie) Turner.
VId. Wesley Jackson Cook JR was born on June 14, 1928 and
died on January 4, 1999. He married Lynette E Eaddy, who was
born on November 28, 1924 in Lake City, SC and died on July 27,
2015 in Florence County, SC. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park. They had 2 children: Brenda and Jackie.
i. Brenda Cook married Russell Williamson and had 3
sons: Paul (Kathie) Williamson, Darry Williamson, and
Rodney Williamson.
ii. Jackie Cook
VIe. William “Billy” Preston Cook was born on September 28,
1932 in Florence, SC and died on February 2, 2009 in Lake City,
SC. He married Myrtle C. Coker, who was born on August 25,
1932 in Williamsburg County and died on April 11, 2017 in
Charleston, SC. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
VII. Roy Molton Cook was born on October 2, 1891 and died on
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VIII. Elizabeth Adeline Cook was born on May 4, 1893 and died on
February 11, 1981 in Oxford, NC. She married Robert Elliot Currin SR on
December 11, 1911. He was born on July 30, 1880 in Granville, NC and
died on January 24, 1952 in Broxton, GA. They are buried in Elmwood
Cemetery in Oxford, NC. They had a son, Robert.
VIIIa. Robert Elliott Currin, who was born on October 10, 1912
and died on November 18, 1983. He is buried in Elmwood
Cemetery in Oxford, NC. He married Verna Mayo Duke, who was
born in 1911 and died on October 2, 2005.
IX. Samuel Hilyard Cook was born on June 22, 1896 and died in
November of 1896.
3D. King David Rodgers was born on February 13, 1856 in Lee Township, SC and died
on September 9, 1861 in Scranton, SC. He is buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City,
SC.
4D. Nancy Ann Rodgers was born on October 12, 1858 in Lake City, SC and died on
November 22, 1939 in Lake City, SC. She married John Henry Vincent Gaskins, who was
born on February 11, 1861 and died on June 29, 1931. They are buried in Casselman
Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 8 children: Ira, Arlington, Ettie, Mary, John, Lela,
Mantie, and Bettie.​
1d. Ira Columbus Gaskins was born on April 12, 1879 in Lake City, SC and
died on April 16, 1955 in Florence, SC. He married Lillie Mae McAlister, who
was born on August 23, 1890 and died on November 4, 1966. They are buried in
New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 6 children: Betty,
Lucy, Thetis, Natalie, Jack and Miriam.
I. Betty Catherine Gaskins was born on March 15, 1911 in Lake City,
SC and died on May 2, 2000 in Lake City, SC. She married Rupert
McElveen, who was born on March 8, 1908 and died on August 14, 1986.
They are buried in Coward Pentecostal Holiness Church and Cemetery.
II. Lucy Bly Gaskins was born on August 3, 1914 and died on December
6, 1985. She married John Edward Cantey, who was born on March 18,
1916 and died on February 21, 1957. They are buried in New Zion Baptist
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III. Thetis Gaskins was born on March 22, 1920 and died on May 17,
2011.She married Otha Lamb, who was born on August 13, 1917 and died
on October 5, 1969. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
IV. Natalie Gaskins was born on May 22, 1923 in Lake City, SC and died
on June 22, 2006 in Florence, SC. She married James Louis Durham, who
was born on January 12, 1926 in Seattle, WA and died on October 23,
2013 in Humble, TX. They had a daughter, Nancy.
IVa. Nancy Jeanette Durham​
V. Jack W. Gaskins was born on March 30, 1926 and died on October 15,
1966. He married Margaret Wylma Baker, who was born on August 5,
1921 and died on January 12, 2001. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park.
VI. Miriam Gaskins was born on August 16, 1930 and died on October
31, 2017. She married William Armstrong Myers, who was born on
September 24, 1929 and died on July 20, 1991. They are buried in Lake
City Memorial Park.
2d. Arlington Dillon Gaskins was born on March 8, 1881 in Ridge, SC and died
on January 30, 1974 in Gadsden, FL. He married Gertrude Judson Scott, who was
born in 1880 and died in 1910. They had 2 children: Clyde and Mary Gaskins
I. Clyde Gaskins was born in 1907, no more information
II. Mary Frances Gaskins was born on August 24, 1909 in Live Oak, FL
and died on April 5, 1986 in Newport News, VA.
3d. Ettie Mae Gaskins was born on August 15, 1883 and died on April 4, 1963.
She married Luther Middleton Belk on June 16, 1905. He was born on February
25, 1878 and died on November 12, 1950. They are buried in Lake City
Cemetery. They had 6 children: Hybert, Luther, Rupert, Annie, Leila, and Henry
Belk.
I. Hybert Middleton Belk SR was born on October 6, 1906 in Lake City,
SC and died on December 18, 1967 in Lake City. He married Jettie
Elizabeth Singletary on December 20, 1936. She was born on February 26,
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are buried in Lake City Cemetery. They had 5 children, Hybert, Judith,
Abigail, Mary, and Jamie.
Ia. Hybert Middleton Belk JR was born on January 25, 1939 in
Lake City, SC and died on September 15, 2021 in Florence, SC. He
married Marilynn McClam, who was born on June 20, 1946 and
died on May 21, 2018. They are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery
in Florence, SC. They had 3 children: Marc (Shannon) Belk, Eric
(Cindy) Belk, and Anna Catherine Belk (Chris) Wentzell.
Ib. Judith Belk Jacobs was born in 1942
Ic. Abigail Belk was born in 1947 and married Charles Wilson.
Id. Mary Belk was born in 1949 and married George Eaton
Ie. Jamie Belk married Patsy Belk
II. Luther Maxwell “Bud” Belk was born on September 29, 1908 and
died on October 27, 1976. He married Ruth Sutcliff, who was born on
September 13, 1914 and died on November 20, 1989. They are buried in
Florence Memorial Gardens. They had 2 children: John Belk and Belletta
J. Belk.
III. Rupert Waldo Belk was born on January 17, 1910 in Lake City, SC
and died on May 12, 1987 in Myrtle Beach, SC. He married Gladys
Hardy, who was born on July 8, 1913 in New Zion, SC and died on
August 23, 1966 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
lV. Annie Myrtle Belk was born on October 9, 1913 and died on
September 29, 1998. She is buried in Lake City Cemetery.
V. Leila Mae Belk was born on March 17, 1916 and died on April 4,
2000. She married Jim Bowers Marvin, who was born on November 19,
1919 in Scottdale, PA and died on May 27, 2005 in Charleston, SC. They
are buried in Lake City Cemetery. They had 2 daughters: Anne and Julie.
Va. Anne Marvin married Bob Derrick and had 2 children:
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VI. Henry David Belk was born on June 18, 1920 in Lake City, SC and
died on February 24, 1981 in Columbia, SC. They are buried in Florence
Memorial Gardens. He married Lillian H. Belk and had a daughter, Cheryl
Belk
4d. Mary Francis Gaskins was born on April 14, 1886 in Ridge, SC and died on
April 27, 1906 in Lake City, SC. She is buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake
City, SC. She married Charles Edward Webster, who was born on January 26,
1887 and died on December 5, 1971. He is buried in Floyd Memorial Cemetery in
Fairmont, NC. They had one daughter together, Frances Hood Webster, who was
born on February 4, 1906 and died on June 1, 1906. She is buried in Casselman
Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
5d. John David Gaskins was born on March 11, 1889 and died on February 23,
1962. He married Isabelle “Belle” Hudson, who was born on May 28, 1892 and
died on January 19, 1963. They are buried in Old Johnsonville Cemetery. They
had 3 children: David, Gilbert, and Mildred.
I. David Lowell Gaskins SR was born on July 13, 1913 in Lake City, SC
and died on May 17, 1974 in Walterboro, SC. He married Janie Pauline
Green, who was born on August 5, 1916 in Walterboro, SC and died on
December 28, 2003 in Easley, SC. They are buried in Live Oak Cemetery
in Walterboro, SC.
II. Gilbert Hazel Gaskins SR was born on May 22, 1916 in Lake City,
SC and died on June 25, 1976 in Charleston, SC. He married Lucy Mae
Haselden, who was born on July 26, 1916 in Hemingway, SC and died on
June 7, 1976 in Kingstree, SC. They are buried in Old Johnsonville
Cemetery.
III. Mildred Marjorie Gaskins was born on September 15, 1922 in
Pamplico, SC and died on November 9, 1990 in Spartanburg, SC. She
married Henry Edward Spivey, who was born on October 22, 1919 and
died on October 12, 1997. They are buried in Old Johnsonville Cemetery.
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6d. Leila Selina Gaskins was born on January 2, 1891 and died on March 25,
1915. She married Ernest Lee Isenhower, who was born on May 3, 1885 and died
on March 4, 1954. They are buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
7d. Mantie Gaskins was born on January 8, 1895 and died on July 8, 1928. She
died from Pyelonephritis of pregnancy according to her death certificate. She
married William Mayberry Mishoe, who was born on May 29, 1891 and died on
December 26, 1973. They are buried in Lake City Cemetery. They had 4 children:
Ethelene, William, Harry and Sarah.
I. Ethelene Mantie Mishoe was born in 1915 and died in 1934. She is
buried in Lake City Cemetery.
II. William Mayberry Mishoe JR was born on November 14, 1918 and
died on September 30, 1989. He married Juel Cox, who was born on
February 28, 1921 and died on September 11, 2012. They are buried in
Lake City Cemetery. They had 2 children: William and Harry.
IIa. William Mayberry Mishoe was born on March 1, 1940 in
Lake City, SC and died on November 24, 1996 in Charleston, SC.
He married Dorothea Prewitt, who was born on January 27, 1935
in St. Louis, Missouri and died on October 21, 2008 in Moncks
Corner, SC. They are buried in Carolina Memorial Park in North
Charleston, SC. They had 4 children: Kim, Carla, Renee, and
Angelina.
i. Kim Bernadette Mishoe Deboisblanc was born on
September 26, 1960 and died on May 21, 1988. She is
buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.
ii. Carla Ann Mishoe was born on March 5, 1962 in
Denison,TX and died on March 26, 2023 in Moncks
Corner, SC.
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IIb. Little Harry Mishoe was born on April 13, 1944 and died on
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III. Harry Benjamin Mishoe was born on March 23, 1921 in Lake City,
SC and died on March 13, 2003 in Jacksonville, FL. He married Margaret
Ruth McClam, who was born on July 5, 1923 in Lake City, SC and died
on March 21, 1988 in Jacksonville, FL. They are buried in Lake City
Cemetery. They had 3 children: Helen, Harriet and Marion
IIIa. Helen Dianne Mishoe was born on December 18, 1946 and
died on June 13, 2020. She married Dudley Marcus “Mark”
Adams. They had 2 children: Diana and Dudley.
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Florence, SC and died on April 21, 2021 in Loris, SC. He married
Sonya Stanley. They had 4 children: Scott, Benjamin, Jaylyn, and
Jada
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IV. Sarah Elizabeth Mishoe was born on July 5, 1924 in Lake City, SC
and died on January 4, 2010 in Charleston, SC. She married Lawrence
James Porter, who was born on December 6, 1921 in Lake City, SC and
died on June 4, 2006 in Florence, SC. They are buried in Lake City
Cemetery. They had 2 daughters: Mary and Linda
IVa. Mary Lawrence Porter was born on May 12, 1947 and died
on May 13, 1947. She is buried in Lake City Cemetery.
IVb. Linda Faye Porter was born on June 30, 1948 and died on
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8d. Bettie Elma Gaskins was born on January 10, 1889 and died on September 1,
1910. She is buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
5D. Mary Frances Rodgers was born on March 21, 1861 and died on January 7, 1946.
She married Jackson Meridan Lee, who was born on February 4, 1852 and died on March
15, 1914. She is buried in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Lake City, SC. He is
buried in Lower Lee Burying Ground in Scranton, SC. They had 9 children: Bunnoe,
Robert, Harriett, Ida, Daisy, Reddin, Luther, Jennie, and DeLeon.
1d. Bunnoe Haskell “Harry” Lee was born on August 31, 1881 in Coward, SC
and died on August 4, 1971 in New Windsor, NY. He married twice. Mable
Dorothy Huntley, who was born on August 3, 1891 in Mauston, WI and died on
February 10, 1926 in West Point, NY. They married on November 16, 1916 in El
Paso, TX. They had 3 children: Jackson, Dorothy, and Mable Lee.
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II. Dorothy A. Lee
III. Mable H. Lee

His second wife was Adah May McKeever, who was born on November 27, 1889
and died on July 1, 1975. They married on October 31, 1927.
2d. Robert Liston Lee was born on March 24, 1884 and died on September 23,
1955 in Norfolk, VA. He married Annie Kate Bates, who was born on February 6,
1881 in Campbell, VA and died on May 10, 1961 in Madison Heights, VA. They
are buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.
3d. Harriett “Hattie” Mae Lee was born on March 27, 1887 in Florence, SC and
died on August 10, 1977 in Lake City, SC. She married Frederick McClam, who
was born on September 28, 1884 and died on May 27, 1945. They are buried in
Lake City Cemetery. They had 7 children: Otis, Louisa, Jefferson, Robert,
Marvin, Charles, and Thomas.
I. Otis Larue McClam was born on March 25, 1908 and died on October
7, 1982. He married Annie Mae Tomlinson, who was born on February 12,
1912 and died on August 22, 1989. They are buried in Lake City
Cemetery. They had a daughter: Mary Anne
Ia. MaryAnne McClam was born on August 23, 1944 in Lake
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II. Louisa McClam was born on March 9, 1910 and died on April 22,
1991. She married J. Harris Floyd, who was born on April 8, 1902 and
died on February 25, 1977. They are buried in Thomas Cemetery in
Olanta, SC. They had 2 sons: John and William Floyd.
III. Jefferson Davis McClam was born on September 25, 1915 and died
on March 31, 1957. He married Margaret Millwee Anderson, who was
born on May 22, 1914 and died on April 19, 1980. They are buried in
Lake City Cemetery. They had 2 children: Jefferson and Harry
IIIa. Jefferson Davis McClam was born on June 10, 1949 and
died on June 28, 2008. He is buried in Lake City Cemetery.
IIIb. Harry Keith McClam was born on July 7, 1951 and died on
November 21, 1994. He is buried in Lake City Cemetery.
IV. Robert “Bob” Luther McClam was born on August 24, 1918 and
died on July 15, 2012. He married Elynor Ann Hartwell, who was born
April 5, 1925 and died on March 1, 2008. They are buried in Greenlawn
Memorial Park in Columbia, SC. They had 3 children: Angela, Mark and
Robbie.
IVa. Angela McClam Kempson
IVb. Mark (Carolyn) McClam
IVc. Robbie (Sue) McClam
V. Marvin McClam was born on August 1, 1921 and died on February
23, 2015. He served in the US Navy in WWII. He married Ruth Ludlam,
who was born on December 2, 1925 and died on May 30, 2011. They had
3 children: Tricia, Steve and Louis.
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February 4, 2012. He served in the US Army in WWII. He married Leila
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VIa. Carolyn McClam (David) Harrell
VIb. Harriet L. McClam
VIc. Kathleen McClam Starks
VII. Thomas “Tommy” Joseph McClam was born on October 1, 1925
and died on November 25, 1983. He married Dorothy Stokes, who was
born on April 24, 1925 and died on June 6, 2018. They are buried in Lake
City Cemetery. They had 2 children: Tommy and David.
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VIIb. Davide (Gerhue) McClam

4d. Ida Estelle Lee was born on April 23, 1889 in Florence, SC and died on
February 23, 1949 in Bennettsville, SC. She married William Henry Medlin, who
was born on August 6, 1883 and died on April 27, 1967. They are buried in
Sunset Cemetery in Bennettsville, SC. They had 4 children: Rosa, William,
Mattie, and Larue.
I. Rosa Lee Medlin was born on December 27, 1908 and died on May 25,
1965. She died from Adenocarcinoma of the lung according to her death
certificate. She married Montague “Montie” Thomas Coleman, who was
born on June 15, 1905 and died on March 8, 2000. They are buried in
Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC.
II. William Howard Medlin was born on May 1, 1911 in Darlington, SC
and died on August 3, 1966 in Columbia, SC. He died from
Adenocarcinoma of the rectum according to his death certificate.He
married Jessie Gardner, who was born on January 21, 1908 in McBee, SC
and died on March 22, 1992. He is buried in Florence National Cemetery
in Florence, SC. She is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC.
III. Mattie Jule Medlin was born on December 31, 1913 in Darlington,
SC and died on September 13, 1990 in Durham, NC. She married
Frederick Wilbur Saunders Ritter, who was born on November 13, 1917 in
Elizabeth City, NC and died on May 8, 1974 in Ahoskie, NC. They are
buried in Ahoskie Cemetery in Ahoskie, NC.
IV. Larue Merida Medlin was born on May 20, 1916 and died on March
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December 22, 1924 in Fairfax, SC and died on September 28, 1993. They
had 4 children:
IVa. Henry Earle Medlin was born on February 25, 1949 and
died on February 26, 1949.
IVb. Connie Medlin Long
IVc. Janet Medlin Smith
IVd. Larue Medlin JR. was born on December 11, 1955 in
Conway, SC and died on December 25, 2017 in Sumter, SC. He
married Rose Hidalgo and had 2 children: LaRue Merida (Caitlin)
Medlin III and Autumn Medlin
5d. Daisy Alice Lee was born on May 22, 1892 and died on November 22, 1951.
She married Joshua Elias Langston, who was born on October 19, 1886 and died
on February 28, 1973. They are buried in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in
Sardis, SC. They had 6 children: Mildred, Mary, Annie, Julian, Hazel, and Joshua.
I. Mildred O’Neil Langston was born on January 10, 1914 and died on
May 9, 1915. She is buried in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Sardis,
SC.
II. Mary Lee Langston was born on September 7, 1915 and died on
November 11, 1923. She is buried in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in
Sardis, SC.
III. Annie Myrtle Langston was born on June 24, 1917 in Sardis, SC and
died on November 23, 1995 in Greenville, SC. She married Henry
Dunham Herring, who was born on August 23, 1915 in Andrews, SC and
died on January 1, 1957 in North Charleston, SC. They are buried in
Riverview Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC.
IV. Julian Woodrow Langston was born on July 30, 1919 in Florence,
SC and died on February 6, 1977. He served in the US Navy in WWII and
Korea. He married Lucille Taylor, who was born on December 29, 1925 in
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IVa. Gregg (Susan) Langston
IVb. Steve (Betsy) Langston
V. Hazel Lee Langston was born on February 10, 1923 and died on May
17, 2021. She married Osie Lee Brown, who was born on November 23,
1915 in Alabama and died on March 17, 1983. They are buried in Carolina
Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC.
VI. Joshua Glenn Langston was born on June 21, 1926 in Florence, SC
and died on December 17, 1979 in Boston, Massachusetts. He is buried in
Florence Memorial Gardens in Florence, SC.
6d. Reddin Irby Lee was born on April 21, 1894 and died on February 14, 1982.
He married twice. His first wife was Hettie Floyd. She was born on November 21,
1897 in Lake City, SC and died on July 26, 1975 in Florence, SC. They had 6
children: Felton, Kent, Miriam, Myrtle, Ethelyn, and Betty.
I. Felton Lawrence Lee was born on May 11, 1919 and died on May 28,
2007. He is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.
II. Kent Liston Lee was born on July 28, 1923 and died on August 11,
2017. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. He
married Mary Edith Lee, who was born on July 2, 1924 and died on March
3, 2019. They had 3 daughters: Nancy, Barbara, and Marion.
IIa. Nancy Lee (Randolph) Perry
IIb. Barbara Lee (Michael) Eisenson
IIc. Marion Lee (John) Leonard.
III. Miriam Lee was born on January 10, 1926 and died on June 24, 1997.
She married Lewis Ross Rollins, who was born on June 23, 1918 and died
on January 13, 2006. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They
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V. Ethelyn Lee Spencer
VI. Betty Lee Egerton
7d. Luther M. Lee was born in February of 1896 and died on May 20, 1981. No
other information was found.
8d. Jennie Lee was born on September 13, 1898 and died on February 27, 1973.
She married John Isaiah McLaughlin, who was born on May 3, 1892 and died on
November 22, 1953. They are buried in McLaughlin Cemetery in Effingham, SC.
They had 4 children: Ezekiel, Eleanor, Mary Sue and John.
I. Ezekiel McLaughlin was born in 1922 and died on April 30, 1924.
II. Eleanor McLaughlin was born on April 8, 1932 and died on January
30, 1986. She married Donald Oris Boggs, who was born on August 15,
1929 and died on March 1, 1990. They are buried in McLaughlin
Cemetery in Effingham, SC. They had a son, Donnie Boggs.
III. Mary Sue McLaughlin was born on April 10, 1936 and died on
October 21, 2018. She married Ray Allen Howard, who was born on
November 5, 1927 and died on November 29, 1994.They are buried in
Sparrow Swamp Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC. They had 2 sons: John
and Gary.
IIIa. John R. Howard
IIIb. Gary Allen (Pam) Howard.
IV. John Woods “Buddy” McLaughlin was born on August 5, 1938 and
died on August 23, 2006. He married Bobbie Ann Rogers, who was born
on February 6, 1937 and died on January 19, 2012. They had 2 children:
John and Kimberly
IVa. John Woods McLaughlin JR who has a son, Billy
McLaughlin
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9d. DeLeon Eugene Lee was born on February 23, 1901 and died on April 2,
1982. He married Mamye Fuller, who was born on July 4, 1905 and died on
September 14, 1995. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They had 4
children: Doris, Marjorie, Virginia, and DeLeon.
I. Doris Lee was born on August 19, 1924 and died on October 2, 2010 in
Lyman, SC. She married Rev. Morgan W. Rodgers and had 2 sons Don
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Ib. Darryl (Kim) Rodgers

II. Marjorie Lee was born on April 6, 1926 in Coward, SC and died on
October 7, 2014 in Greenville, SC. She married Luther “LJ” Gause, who
was born on December 10, 1913 and died on December 16, 1972. They
are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had one son:
Robert.
IIa. Robert Wayne Gause, who was born on December 17, 1945
and died on May 29, 2018. He married Barabar Gause. He is
buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC and she has a plot
there.
III. Virginia Lee was born on May 2, 1931 and died on March 25, 2011.
She married twice. Her first husband was Mendel Lyde Poston SR, who
was born on May 25, 1930 and died on May 2, 1989. They had 2 children:
Jeannie and Mendel
IIIa. Jeannie Lee Poston Rodgers
IIIb. Mendel Lyde Poston JR
Her second husband was Billy Gilbert “BG” Matthews. He was born on
March 17, 1931 and died on November 17, 2017.
IV. DeLeon Eugene Lee JR was born on January 27, 1938 and died on
March 23, 2022. He is buried in High Hill Cemetery in Scranton, SC. He
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IVa. Tammy Lee married Mark King and had Grace KIng (Chad)
Lott, Cappie King (Jed) Bohler, Mary Margaret King (Chip)
Hughes and Hunter Leigh King.
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IVc. DeLeon E. Lee III married Diane Cox and had a daughter,
Jennifer Lee (Chris) Sawyer

6D. Susannah “Susie” Levebia Rodgers was born in 1866 and died in 1941. She
married LW Dennis, who was born in 1862 and died in 1922. They are buried in McClam
Cemetery in Kingstree. They had 4 children: Ladusca, Florrie, French, and Carrie.
1d. Ladusca Ellen Dennis was born on January 26, 1887 and died on November
4, 1974. She married Lawrence Thames, who was born on August 11, 1877 and
died on July 31, 1956. They are buried in Tisdale Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
2d. Florrie Alma Dennis was born on January 1, 1896 and died on November 4,
1968. She had a son with an unknown father, Bendie.
I. Bendie Dennis was born on September 15, 1913 and died in 1920. He
died from Colitis according to his death certificate. He is buried in the
McClam Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
Florrie married Ellie G. Timmons, who was born on August 16, 1886 and died on
March 16, 1937. They are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC. They
had 4 children: Ellie, Mary, Mildred, and Mae
II. Ellie Gorden Timmons was born on March 23, 1923 and died in
March of 1990. He married Maria Kraft, who was born in 1915 and died
in 1998. They are buried in Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
III. Mary Frances Timmons was born on September 26, 1927 and died
on September 16, 1992. She married Thomas Bryan Blake, who was born
on November 20, 1922 and died on January 20,2003. They are buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had 3 children:
Thomas, Wayne, and Ann.
IIIa. Thomas Bryan “Tommy” Blake III was born on August
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November 13, 1958 and died on May 13, 2012. They are buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC.
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IIIc. Ann Blake Pope
IV. Mildred Louise Timmons was born on June 19, 1929 in Florence, SC
and died on October 18, 2010 in Sandy Springs, GA. She married Joseph
Francis Frierson, who was born on August 15, 1924 and died on August 9,
2008. He served in the US Army in WWII and received the Purple Heart.
They are buried in Greenlawn Serenity Gardens in Columbia, SC. They
had 3 children: Lou, Joseph and James.
IVa. Lou Frierson married John Powhatan Thomas
IVb. Joseph Terroll Frierson married Pattie Baggarly
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V. Mae Elizabeth Timmons was born on November 25, 1933 and died on
February 23, 1999. She married Danny Hugh Smith, who was born on
April 7, 1930 and died on May 22, 2006. He served in the US Army in
Korea. They are buried in New Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
in New Zion, SC. They had 7 children: Larry, Adell, Danny, Diane,
Herbie, Janice, and Timothy
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Lakeland, FL and died on April 12, 1993 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
He is buried in New Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in
New Zion, SC.
Vb. Adell Smith was born on November 13, 1959. She married
Glen Barfield, who was born on November 27, 1954 and died on
May 17, 2011. He is buried in Barrineau Pentecostal Holiness
Church Cemetery at Barrineau Crossroads, SC.
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3d. French Byrd Dennis was born on February 3, 1899 and died on October 30,
1977. He married Hattie Lillian Thames, who was born on August 22, 1903 and
died on December 24, 1980. They are buried in Tisdale Cemetery in Kingstree,
SC. They had 6 children: Annie, Lucile, Theodore, French, Evelyn, and Addie.
I. Annie Mae Dennis was born on July 3, 1921 in Kingstree, SC and died
on May 25, 2010 in Charleston, SC. She married Beaufort Theodore
“Mac” McCants, who was born on October 5, 1918 in Andrews, SC and
died on September 2, 2008 in August, GA. They are buried in White
Church Cemetery in Ravenel, SC. They had 4 children: Theron, Von,
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Ib. Von McCants married Trenholm Doyle
Ic. Tricia McCants married Virgil Cordray
Id. Kaye McCants married Mark Parker

II. Lucile Dennis was born on October 9, 1924 and died on October 23,
1924. She is buried in Tisdale Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
III. Theodore “Ted” Stark Dennis was born on July 25, 1926 and died
on January 7, 2011. He married Nell Carolyn Parrott, who was born on
April 23, 1934 and died on December 31, 2008. They are buried in
Kingstree Memorial Gardens. They had 5 children: Steve, Keithie,
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IIIb. Keithie Dennis married Ron Tarver
IIIc. Karolyn Dennis married Ron Turner
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January 23, 2018. He served in the US Air Force in Vietnam. He is buried
in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA.
V. Evelyn Dennis was born on March 31, 1938 and died on June 10, 2018.
She married William A. “Buddy” Gaskins.
VI. Addie Bell Dennis was born on January 14, 1941 and died on
November 26, 2015. She married Charles Smith Thigpen, who was born
on November 6, 1936 and died on March 12, 2010. They are buried in
Barrineau Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery at Barrineau Crossroads,
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VIb. Bobby J. Thigpen married Tracie
VIc. Charlie Don Thigpen married Lisa

4d. Carrie Dennis was born on May 27, 1902 and died on November 29, 1937.
She married John Harold Thompson, who was born on April 4, 1882 and died on
July 8, 1939. They are buried in Spring Gulley Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They
had a daughter, Ossie.
I. Ossie Mae Thompson was born on January 21, 1922 and died on
August 5, 2014. She married Willie Eli Stone, who was born on August
19, 1918 and died on November 14, 1958. They are buried in Crestlawn
Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg, SC. They had 5 children: Nellie,
Barbara, Alice, Carolyn, and Willie.
Ia. Nellie Geraldine “Geri” Stone Cooley was born on October 1,
1937 and died on February 15, 2003..
Ib. Barbara E. Stone Edge was born in 1940
Ic. Alice Faye Stone Baggiano was born in 1943
Id. Carolyn Ross Stone Lewis was born on August 2, 1945 and
died on March 11, 2020. She married Robert J. Lewis.
Ie. Willie E. Stone JR was born and died on September 14, 1950.
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7D. Alonzo Wellington Rodgers was born on July 25, 1867 in Lake City, SC and died
on September 15, 1958 in Scranton, SC. He married Martha Emily Haseltine Kirby, who
was born on April 25, 1874 and died on December 23, 1958. They are buried in New
Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 7 children: Johnnie, Vonnie,
Tishie, Vera, Aaron, Ellena and Valerie.
1d. Johnnie Morgan Rodgers was born on December 11, 1891 and died on
October 30, 1948. He married Rosa Whitlock, who was born on February 6, 1895
and died on November 16, 1986. They are buried in New Zion Baptist Church
Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had one son, Johnny David Rodgers.
2d. Vonnie Rodgers was born on June 30, 1894 and died on May 18, 1990. She
married Luther Chapman Whitlock, who was born on January 26, 1889 and died
on November 18, 1961. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park in Lake
City, SC. They had 3 children: Luther, William, Joan, and James.
I. Luther Chapman Whitlock JR was born on February 20, 1918 in
Lake City, SC and died on May 31, 1972 in Lake City. He is buried in
Lake City Memorial Park in Lake City, SC. He married Faye Cook, who
was born on June 21, 1941 and died on July 16, 2015. She is buried in
Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Turbeville, SC. They
had 2 sons: Leslie and Harvey.
Ia. Leslie Lee Whitlock was born on August 16, 1945 in Lake
City, SC and died on September 3, 2020 in Louisville, KY. He was
cremated. He had 2 daughters: Genevieve and Cortney.
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Ib. Harvey “Hal” Whitlock married Bea Bea Whitlock.
II. William Harry Whitlock was born on January 15, 1922 and died on
August 29, 2006. He married Annie Carolyn Laird, who was born on
October 8, 1927 and died on January 18, 2013. They are buried in Lake
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IV. James Percy Whitlock was born on October 12, 1924 in Lake City,
SC and died on April 4, 2005 in Clemson, SC. He married Margaret Ruth
Tysinger, who was born on November 14, 1925 in Rowan County, NC and
died on July 9, 2011 in Clemson, SC. Both of them were cremated. They
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3d. Tishie R. Rodgers was born on July 21, 1895 and died on November 28,
1989. She married Harvey Edward “Ted” Whitlock, who was born on February 6,
1896 and died on March 24, 1968. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
They had 7 children: Edward, Anna, Wilhelmina, Roberta, Mary, Nancy, and
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July 15, 1989. He married Vivien King, who was born on July 26, 1915
and died on January 7, 1998. They are buried in Lake City Cemetery. They
had 5 children: Richard, Charlie, Edward Alonzo Jr, Vivian Thomas
Whitlock, Allan Rhett Whitlock.
Ia. Richard Edward Whitlock was born on November 30, 1933
in Florence, SC and died on February 28, 2009 in Murrells Inlet,
SC. He married Judy “Kelly” Ethel Durant, who was born on
November 3, 1942 in Salt Lake City, UT and died on August 22,
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1936 and died on May 18, 1992. He married Barbara Godwin who
was born on September 19, 1935 and died on January 22, 1971.
She died from breast cancer that metastasized to the brain, bone
and lungs. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park. They had
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ii. Sharon Whitlock (Julian) Thrasher
iii. Ann Whitlock (Jimmy) Hanna
iv. Grant (Pam) Whitlock
v. Bo Whitlock

Ic. Allan Rhett Whitlock married Debra Easterling, who was born
on January 25, 1957 in Ocala, FL and died on April 3, 2015 in
Murrells Inlet, SC. She was cremated and her ashes were/are to be
spread in the Atlantic Ocean, Murrells Inlet and other special
places in the near future, according to her obituary. They had 4
sons: Corky, Richard, Aaron,and Aiden
Id. Edward Alonzo Whitlock JR married Fran Whitlock
Ie. Vivian Thomas Whitlock married Dianne Whitlock
II. Anna Belle Whitlock was born on June 10, 1916 and died on July 4,
1990. She was cremated. She married twice. Her first husband was Ralph
DeLeon Prosser, who was born on August 3, 1908 and died on November
10, 1942 from gunshot wounds to the abdomen with internal hemorrhage.
They married on June 8, 1936 in Florence, SC. He is buried in Union
Baptist Church Cemetery in Hannah, SC. Her second husband was Joe
Deal Chinnes, who was born on October 14, 1913 in Hemingway, SC and
died on February 9, 1992 in Conway, SC. He was cremated. They had a
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Simons Island, GA and died on October 30, 1965 in Hemingway,
SC. She was killed in a car accident involving a train. She married
Larry Phillip Strickland. She is buried in Old Johnsonville
Cemetery.
III. Wilhelmina “Billie” Whitlock was born on March 28, 1917 and died
on February 22, 1988. She married Roland Sherwood Stuckey, who was
born on January 14, 1911 and died on March 27, 1988. They are buried in
Indiantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Hemingway, SC. They had 3
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IIIa. Frances Leila Stuckey was born on July 25, 1938 and died
on August 1, 1987. She married Roswell Pearfore Scott JR, who
was born on January 16, 1930 and died on May 22, 1989. They are
buried in Indiantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery in
Hemingway,SC.
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IV. Roberta “Bobbie” Janie Whitlock was born on November 6, 1919
and died in May of 1990. She married Robert Emmett Nowlin who was
born on September 21, 1921 and died on October 16, 2003. They are
buried in Florida Memorial Gardens in Rockledge, FL.
V. Mary Walker Whitlock was born on August 19, 1928 and died on
June 23, 1990. She married James Baxter Strickland JR, who was born on
May 17, 1929 and died on August 9, 1972. They are buried in Lake City
Cemetery. They had 2 sons: James and John
Va. James Baxter “Buddy” Strickland III was born on March
30, 1951 and died on September 30, 1970. He is buried in Lake
City Cemetery.
Vb. John Clifford Strickland
VI. Nancy Leila Whitlock was born on January 1, 1931 and died on May
20, 2000. She married Collin Bradley Ruffin SR, who was born on May 1,
1925 and died on November 14, 1989. They are buried in the Garden of
Devotion in Johnsonville, SC. They had 2 sons: Collin and James
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died on March 12, 2001.
VIb. James Robert “Bobby” Ruffin was born on February 10,
1955 and died on March 5, 1985. He is buried in the Garden of
Devotion in Johnsonville, SC. He married Brenda Collins, who
was born on January 5, 1958 in Elizabethtown, NC and died on
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died on October 9, 1973. He married Catherine “Kitty” Alsbrook Tarry
Whitlock Gilman, who was born on October 31, 1938 in Kingstree, SC
and died on August 21, 1990 in Pawleys Island, SC. She is buried in All
Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery in Pawley’s Island, SC. They had 2
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4d. Vera R. Rodgers was born on January 21, 1897 in Florence, SC and died on
September 25, 1974 in Conway, SC. She married William Boyd Nettles SR, who
was born on April 19, 1894 in Olanta, SC and died on September 25, 1967 in
Lake City, SC. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park Cemetery. They had
6 children: Rogers, Gladys, Boyd, Almena, William, and Dorothy.
I. Rogers Rodney Nettles was born on December 15, 1914 and died on
March 28, 1982. He married Jessie Moore, who was born on December
31, 1915 and died on February 12, 2017. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park. They had 2 children: Kathy and Foley.
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Ib. Foley Rogers Nettles

II. Gladys Nettles was born on April 15, 1917 and died on May 9, 1996.
She married Daniel Washington Brake, who was born on March 18, 1909
and died in May of 1980. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
They had 2 children: Anne and Daniel.
IIa. Anne Brake Brun married Robert James Brun who was born
on November 3, 1928 and died on March 27, 2009. They had 4
children: Robert, Phillip, Martha and Jennifer.
i. Robert Brun JR married Heidi Brun and had 3 children:
Sadie, Emily and Andrew.
ii. Phillip A. Brun married Cathey Brun and had 3
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iii. Martha J. Brun Gates had 4 children: Hannah, Sarah,
Abby and Trevor
iv. Jennifer S. Brun married Dan Curren and had 3
children: Tegan, Camryn, and Gavin.
IIb. Daniel Walter Brake was born on May 25, 1940 and died on
August 8, 2017. He is buried in Mepkin Abbey Columbarium in
MonksCorner, SC. He married Sue Roach and had 2 children:
Shannon and Daniel.
i. Shannon Brake married Philippe de Vivies and had 3
children: Juliette, Maxime, and Chloe de Vivies
ii. Daniel W. Brake JR married Melanie Brake and had 2
sons: Grayson and Hunter Brake.
III. Dewey Boyd Nettles was born on May 23, 1919 in Lake City, SC and
died on November 23, 1999 in Charleston, SC. He married Maxine
Dennis, who was born on September 8, 1926 in Norphlet, AK and died on
September 26, 2003 in Charleston, SC. They are buried in Live Oak
Memorial Gardens in Charleston, SC. They had 3 children: Dewey,
Audrey, and Denise.
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IV. Almena Nettles was born on June 21, 1921 and died on February 20,
1998. She married James Edward Duke, who was born on October 9, 1919
and died on December 24, 1955. They are buried in Williamsburg
Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. He died from a cerebral
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IVa. William Edward Duke was born on August 17, 1947 and
died on September 26, 1980. He is buried in Williamsburg
Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, SC.
IVb. Curtis Allen Duke was born on September 7, 1949 and died
on August 24, 1974. He is buried in Williamsburg Presbyterian
Church in Kingstree, SC. He married Vicky Davis.
V. William Boyd Nettles was born on July 19, 1923 in Lake City, SC and
died on June 28, 1986 in Greenwood, SC. He married Claire Floyd, who
was born on April 18, 1918 in Olanta, SC and died on April 27, 1999 in
Laurens, SC. They are buried in Oakbrook Memorial Park in Greenwood,
SC. They had 4 children: William, Lynda, Claire, and Susie.
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Vc. Claire Nettles (Bill) Burnette
Vd. Susie Nettles (Smith) Patterson

VI. Dorothy Nettles was born on April 29, 1927 and died on February 24,
1928. She is buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
5d. Aaron David Rodgers was born on October 20, 1900 and died on August 14,
1965. He died from coronary thrombosis according to his death cerificate.He
married Linzie Pauline Mattews, who was born on November 22, 1900 and died
on April 19, 1933. They are buried in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Lake
City, SC. They had 5 children: Elizabeth, Leneau, Margaret, John and Samuel.
I. Elizabeth Rodgers was born on September 16, 1920 and died on May
7, 2010. She married Harold Davis Hunt, who was born on December 16,
1915 and died on January 13, 2010. They are buried in New Zion Baptist
Church Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 2 daughters: Pamila and
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II. Leneau Allen Rodgers was born on January 21, 1925 and died on
December 21, 1991. He married Sarah “Jerry” Moreland, who was born
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David, Michael, Linzie, and Susan.
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IIb. Michael (Marion) Rodgers
IIc. Linzie Rodgers (Frank) Staley
IId. Susan Rodgers (David) Shoemaker

III. Margaret Rodgers was born on December 25, 1927 in Scranton, SC
and died on April 28, 2018 in Greenwood, SC. She married Marion Earl
Poston, who was born on May 30, 1924 in Johnsonville, SC and died on
December 24, 2003 in Greenwood, SC. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park in Lake City, SC. They had a daughter, Margaret.
IIIa. Margaret Kathleen Poston was born on August 28, 1957 in
Salisbury, NC and died on August 31, 1957 in Salisbury, NC. She
is buried in Lake City Memorial Park in Lake City, SC.
IV. John David Rodgers was born on April 8, 1930 and died on February
21, 1999. He married Diane Floyd, who was born on February 11, 1936
and died on September 3, 2022. They are buried in New Zion Baptist
Church Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 3 children: Johnnie, Lonnie
and Tammy.
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V. Samuel Aaron Rodgers was born on December 8, 1931 and died on
February 2, 2006. He married Carolyn Feagin, who was born on July 18,
1932 and died on April 19, 2006. They are buried in New Zion Baptist
Church Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 3 children: Samuel, Betsy
and Barbara.
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Vb. Betsy Rodgers (Jim) Richardson
Vc. Barbara Rodgers (Bob) Welch

6d. Ellena Rodgers was born on June 22, 1902 and died on August 15, 1973. She
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SC. They had 4 daughters: Martha, Mary, Margaret and Lena.
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I. Martha Ann McNeill was born on October 3, 1939 and died on March
24, 2017. She married Lawrence Ike Gibbons, who was born on December
22, 1924 and died on March 1, 2019. They are buried in New Zion United
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14, 2011. She married Dossie Wimberly Mixon, who was born on March
26, 1928 and died on July 31, 1990. They are buried in Thomas Cemetery
in Olanta, SC.
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IV. Lena McNeill was born on October 27, 1939. Carl Osteen Phillips,
who was born on July 2, 1935 and died on October 18, 2010. He is buried
in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Pleasant Grove, SC. They
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7d. Valerie Rodgers was born on June 24, 1912 and died on April 19, 1972. She
married Henry Murchinson “Merke” Epps, who was born on December 6, 1906
and died on February 22, 1965. They had 2 children: Henry and James
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August 5, 1946. He is buried in Lake City Cemetery.
II. James Rodgers “Jimmy” Epps was born on October 13, 1940 and
died on December 3, 2013. He married Tommie Lindsey, who was born on
June 6, 1944 and died on February 11, 1997. They are buried in Lake City
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8D. Posthuma Dorothy Rodgers was born on February 7, 1872 and died on May 14,
1953. She married Alexander Martin Jordan, who was born on June 17, 1867 and died on
March 14, 1940. They are buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 6
children: Myrtie, Joel, Ruby, Pearl, Alice and Aaron.
1d. Myrtie Ethel Jordan was born on September 26, 1894 and died on
September 17, 1981. She married twice. Her first husband was Walter Monroe
“Pat” Revell, who was born on March 17, 1886 and died on July 12, 1956. They
are buried in Wauchula Cemetery in Wauchula, FL. They had 2 children: Hazel
and Dorothy.
I. Hazel R. Revell Wooten-Fisher was born on August 26, 1915 and died
on May 6, 2000. She married Wilbur Y Wooten JR, who was born on
April 25, 1919 and died on September 28, 1965. They are buried in Oak
Hill Burial Park in Lakeland, FL. They married on February 13, 1943 in
Hardee, FL. She married a man with the last name Fisher, but I wasn’t
able to find his first name.
II. Dorothy Revell was born on January 12, 1919 in Lake City, SC and
died on March 12, 2016 in Nashville, TN. She married Kaylup Smith
Anderson, who was born on January 19, 1920 in Sumterville, FL and died
on December 12, 2014 in Nashville, TN. They are buried in Middle
Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville, TN. They had 3 children:
Andrea, Dennis, and Dottie.
IIa. Andrea Kay Anderson John Brooks
IIb. Dennis “Denny” Michael Anderson was born on August 27,
1948 in Wauchula, FL and died on December 8, 2017 in Cameron,
Missouri. He married Betty Lou Reppert, who was born on
September 28, 1952 in Liberty, Missouri and died on July 29, 2016
in Kansas City, Missouri. They are buried in New Hope Cemetery
in Liberty, Missouri. They had 2 sons: Tyler and Michael.
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7, 1894 and died on January 4, 1973. They had no children together.
2d. Joel Brunson Jordan was born on January 7, 1897 and died on February 13,
1957. He married Irene Matthews, who was born on June 2, 1898 and died on
January 10, 1986. They married on August 13, 1916. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park. They had 4 children: Kenneth, Gertrude, Freeland, and Caronell.
I. Kenneth LeRue Jordan SR was born in 1917 and died in 1997. He
married Margaret Crocker, who was born on September 24, 1921 and died
on August 31, 2016. They are buried in Carolina Memorial Park in North
Charleston, SC. They had 4 children: Margaret, Barbara, Kenneth, and
William.
Ia. Margaret “Peggy” Jordan (Neil) Shelton
Ib. Barbara “Bobbie” Jordan (Jerry) Wynn
Ic. Kenneth LeRue Jordan JR (Bobbie)
Id. William J. (Melody) Jordan
II. Gertrude Eloise Jordan was born on September 19, 1919 and died on
October 11, 2005. She married twice. Her first husband was Sherwood
Allen Thorpe, who was born on December 15, 1918 and died on March
29, 1977. They are buried in Lake City Cemetery. They had 3 children:
Thana, Jan, and Allen.
IIa. Thana Rhea Thorpe was born on March 22, 1947 and died
on October 2, 2005. She is buried in Lake City Cemetery.
IIb. Janalea “Jan” Monteas Thorpe was born on March 8, 1948
and died on August 10, 2021. She married John Edward Renau,
who was born on February 18, 1939 and died on December 28,
2015. They are buried in Western Carolina State Veterans
Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC. They had 2 children: John and
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IIc. Allen Joel Thorpe was born on September 23, 1949 and died
on July 14, 2020. He is buried in Georgia National Cemetery in
Canton, GA. He married Kimbery Thorpe.
III. Freeland Marice Jordan was born on February 27, 1923 and died on
September 21, 1929. He is buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
IV. Caronell Jordan was born on July 18, 1925 and died on March 4,
2009. She married George Albert Thomy, who was born on June 2, 1915
and died on July 4, 2015. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park.
They had 3 children: Jim, Greg, and Gwen
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21, 1945. She died from uterine cancer. She married Johnnie Reuben Nettles, who
was born on January 22, 1897 and died on November 14, 1950. They are buried in
Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Olanta, SC. They had 4 children: Jamie, Wyatt, Helen,
and Carroll.
I. Jamie LaRue Nettles SR was born on April 11, 1919 in Lake City, SC
and died on May 10, 1998 in Sullivans Island, SC. He married Margaret
Wise, who was born on January 2, 1919 and died on March 13, 2009.
They are buried in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens in Mount Pleasant,
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Ib. Ronald Eugene Nettles was born on March 30, 1941 and died
on September 8, 1997.

II. Wyatt Alex Nettles SR was born on October 18, 1920 and died on
August 16, 2005. He married Ruth Bernice Kinney, who was born in 1920
and died in 1996. They are buried in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in
Tullahoma, TN. They had 3 children: Tommy, John and Wyatt.
IIa. Tommy Carol Nettles was born on July 16, 1946 and died on
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Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. She is buried in
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IIb. John Robert Nettles married Betty Nettles
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III. Helen Nettles was born on September 24, 1922 and died on October
20, 2010. She married Henry James Thomas, who was born on June 5,
1919 and died on July 15, 1996. They are buried in Hebron United
Methodist Church Cemetery in Cades, SC. They had 2 children: Charles
and Judy.
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IIIa. Charles David Thomas SR was born on May 4, 1941 and
died on May 20, 2016. He is buried in Bethel Baptist Cemetery in
Olanta, SC. He married Rose E. Thomas and had 3 children:
Kathryn, Charles, and Brenda.
i. Kathryn Thomas Pace
ii. Charles “David” (Michelle Brown) Thomas JR
iii. Brenda Kay Thomas was born on April 1, 1964 and
died on April 2, 1964. She is buried in Bethel Baptist
Cemetery in Olanta, SC.

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IIIb. Judy Elaine Thomas was born on December 27, 1943 and
died on May 20, 2012. She married Jerry Cleveland Huggins, who
was born on December 3, 1941 and died on April 11, 2012. He
served in the US Navy. They are buried in Florence National
Cemetery. They had 3 children: Joey, Sharon and Jerry.
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iii. Jerry Christopher Huggins was born on August 16,
1965 and died on August 17, 1965. He is buried in Lake
City Cemetery.
IV. Carroll Eugene Nettles was born on April 22, 1924 and died on
November 24, 1939. He died from a gunshot wound to the head according
to his death certificate.
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4d. Pearl Jordan was born on May 31, 1901 and died on June 10, 1985. She
married Thomas Hamilton Steele, who was born on September 1, 1903 and died
on July 26, 1969. They are buried in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Lake
City, SC. They had 3 sons: Olson, Robert, and Benjamin.
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I. Olson Rudolph “Dusty” Steele was born on April 21, 1926 and died
on August 26, 2012. He served in the US Navy in WWII, Korea, and
Vietnam. He married Clara Virginia Brown, who was born on March 14,
1926 and died on July 22, 2020. They had 3 children: John, Linda and
Robert.
Ia. John Edward Steele was born on May 4, 1949 in
Guantanamo, Cuba and died on June 27, 2017 in Florence, SC. He
served in the US Navy in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. He
married Mildred “Millie” Q. Steele. He is buried in the Florence
National Cemetery in Florence, SC.

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II. Robert Garland Steele was born on May 7, 1930 and died on May 17,
2018. He married Rudy Lee, who was born on May 24, 1931 and died on
February 21, 2020. They had 2 children: Susan and Robbie.
IIa. Susan Steele (Jim Ervin) Matthews
IIb. Robbie (Marie) Steele
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5d. Alice Jordan was born on December 15, 1904 and died on August 25, 1997.
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on July 2, 1965. He served in the US Army in WWI. They are buried in Lake
City Memorial Park.
6d. Aaron Taylor Jordan was born on September 15, 1908 and died on
December 18, 1989. He married twice. His first wife was Leah Bell Floyd, who
was born on May 3, 1906 and died on February 17, 1988. They are buried in Lake
City Memorial Park. They had 4 children: Alva, Joseph, Mariah, and Ann.

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I. Alva L. Jordan was born on September 7, 1930 in Florence, SC and
died on September 1, 2021 in Walterboro, SC. He served in the US Navy
in Korea and Vietnam. He married Gladys McIntosh and had 3 children:
Wanda, Linda and Paula.
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Ic. Paula Jordan Smith
II. Joseph Jason Jordan was born on May 14, 1932 and died on January
2, 2017. He served in the US Army in the Korean War. He married Gracie
Maebell McCullough, who was born on February 12, 1933 in Kingstree,
SC and died on February 23, 2012 in Charleston, SC. They are buried in
Cedar Grove Baptist Churchyard in Kingstree, SC. They had 2 sons: John
and Joseph
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III. Mariah Jordan was born on June 23, 1936 and died on July 4, 2023.
She married twice. Her first husband was Francis Mallory Floyd Jr. He
was born on November 20, 1936 and died on July 3, 1975. They had 2
daughters: Kate and Cindy
IIIa. Dorothy Kate Floyd was born on December 25, 1955 and
died on May 23, 2023. She married Freddie Columbus Timmons,
who was born on July 29, 1949 and died on May 19, 2022. He
served in the US Army in Vietnam. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park.
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Her second husband was Hugh Phelps. He was born in 1915 and
died in 1998. He is buried beside his first wife, Ann Weatherford in
Dorchester Memory Gardens in Summerville, SC.
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IV. Dorothy Ann Jordan was born on June 30, 1941. She married twice.
Her first husband was Alvin Keller Floyd, who was born on September 24,
1943 and died on December 26, 1964. He is buried in Lake City Memorial
Park. She also has a plot there beside him.
Her second husband was Tillman Belvia “TB” Matthews. He was born on
October 26, 1909 and died on June 6, 2004.

Aaron’s second wife was Iva Stephens. She was born on April 2, 1912 and died
on September 25, 1999. She is buried in Pauley Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery
in Dongola, SC.
7d. Leila Beatrice Jordan was born on October 26, 1914 and died on March 18,
2005. She married Eurus Guy Sellers, who was born on February 5, 1915 and
died on April 7, 1973. He is buried in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park in Tampa, FL.
They had 2 children: William and David.
I. William Guy Sellers was born on July 20, 1947 in Lake Wales, FL and
died on August 12, 2021 in Orlando, FL. He had 2 children: Holly Sellers
Turner and Andrew Sellers
II. David Allan Sellers was born on September 11, 1955 and died on
October 14, 2021.
5D. The fifth child of John and Susannah Rodgers was Stephen LeGrande Rodgers. He
was born on September 6, 1831 and died on October 19, 1907. He married Ellen Jane
Thomas, who was born in 1834 and died on July 21, 1918. They are buried in Williamson
Cemetery in Cades, SC. They had 4 children: Elizabeth, Julius, Jacob, and Leniel.
1a. Elizabeth Jane Rodgers was born on June 15, 1854 and died on November 9,
1888. She married Henry Julius Williamson, who was born on May 23, 1846 and
died on May 22, 1934. They had 9 children: George, Lily, James, Samuel,
Needham, Lula, John, Mary and Elizabeth.
I. George Furman Williamson was born on April 22, 1871 and died on
January 8, 1960. He married twice. His first wife was Annie Cockfield.
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buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 6 children:
Elizabeth, Annie, Hessie, Julius, Stephen, and Infant Sons.
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Ia. Elizabeth J. Williamson was born on August 2, 1898 and died
on April 15, 1984. She was buried in Williamson Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC.
Ib. Annie Williamson was born on August 3, 1900 and died on
May 5, 1984. She was buried in Williamson Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC.
Ic. Hessie Williamson was born on January 24, 1904 and died on
October 17, 1980 in San Bernardino, CA. She married Paul
Reynolds and had a son: Thomas.
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i. Thomas Furman Reynolds was born on February 5,
1940 in Clearwater, FL and died on January 24, 1995. He is
buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
Id. Julius Hamilton Williamson was born on February 8, 1906
and died on April 30, 1965. He married Iris Pauline Taylor, who
was born on August 20, 1906 and died on August 21, 1995. They
are buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
George’s second wife was Lena Padgett. She was born on September 26,
1890 and died on October 7, 1963. She is also buried in Williamson
Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 4 children: Evelyn, George,
Douglas, and Kenneth.
Ie. Evelyn F. Williamson was born on October 4, 1914 and died
on December 1, 1994. She is buried in Williamson Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC.
If. George Furman Williamson Jr was born on September 8,
1916 and died on November 25, 1983. He served in the US Army
in WWII. He married Henrietta Lucille Truluck, who was born on
October 24, 1920 and died on April 18, 1998. They are buried in
Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 3 children:
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i. George Furman Williamson III
ii. Gail Williamson Scarborough
iii. Patsy Williamson Ward
Ig. Douglas B. Williamson was born on May 16, 1921 and died
on February 13, 1990. He married twice. His first wife was Jesse
Selma Gibbons. She was born on September 21, 1923 in Clarendon
County in SC and died on March 28, 1979 in Florence, SC. They
are buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 2
children together: Susan and Douglas.
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ii. Douglas J. Williamson

His second wife was Lucille Owens Parker. She was born on
November 24, 1929 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on
May 23, 2016 in Manning, SC. She is buried in Lake City
Memorial Park. She had 4 children from a previous marriage, but
she and Douglas did not have any together.
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Ih. Kenneth Raymond WIlliamson was born on March 27, 1928
in Williamsburg County in SC and died on January 9, 2015 in
Florence, SC. He married Avisteriah “Dotsie” Gibbons. She was
born on April 7, 1929 in Turbeville, SC and died on September 27,
2017 in Florence, SC. They are buried in Kingstree Memorial
Gardens.
II. Lillie Ann Williamson was born on February 1, 1873 in Williamsburg
County in SC and died on March 14, 1918 in Mouzon, SC. She married
Rush Lafayette Mims, who was born on May 26, 1869 and died on
December 28, 1948. They are buried in WIlliamson Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC. They had 4 children: Mary, Giles, Rufus, and Edison.
IIa. Mary Elizabeth Mims was born on July 29, 1898 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on August 12, 1972 in Vance
County in NC. She married Lewis Pressley Sauls, who was born in
1898 and died in 1962. They are buried in Elmwood Cemetery in
Henderson, NC. They had 5 children: Violet, Kenneth, Mary, Jack
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i. Violet Lilly Sauls was born on June 30, 1921 in
Florence, SC and died on May 25, 2014 in Durham, NC.
She married Perry Linwood Gupton, who was born on
March 25, 1919 and died on December 25, 1951. They are
buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Henderson, NC.
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1940 in Vance, NC. She married William “Bill”
Robert Coghill and had 3 children: David, Lisa and
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-Lisa Gayle Coghill (Mark) Hall
-David Ashley Coghill

ib. Kenneth Linwood Gupton was born on
September 24, 1943 and died on July 29, 2013. He
married Chung Kim Gupton and had Kevin Gupton,
Kathy Gupton Hobby and Marianne Gupton
(Randy) Knapp
ii. Kenneth Pressley Sauls was born on July 24, 1923 in
Florence, SC and died on October 24, 1998. He married
Laurine Little, who was born on July 31, 1931 in Rhine,
GA and died on June 28, 2023 in Milledgeville, GA. They
are buried in West View Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA.
They had 3 daughters: Karol, Laura, and Angie.
iia. Karol Sauls (Travis) Harvey
iib. Laura Sauls Moon
iic. Anie Sauls​
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Florence, SC and died on February 27, 2008. She married
Joseph Franklin Jackson SR, who was born on January 4,
1927 in Saint Stephens, SC and died on July 8, 2016. They
are buried in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens in Mount
Pleasant, SC. They had 6 children: Joseph, Timothy,
Cheryl, Mary, Elizabeth, and Lilly
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iiic. Cheryl Jackson (Skip) Turner
iiid. Mary Theresa Jackson Holmes
iiie. Elizabeth Jackson (David) Wood
iiif. Lilly “Tootie” Jackson Revell

iv. Jack Sauls was born on June 24, 1927 and died on
February 8, 1997. He is buried in Riverside Memorial Park
in Norfolk, VA.
v. Jerry Lewis Sauls was born on June 29, 1936 in Vance,
NC and died on December 4, 2006 in Durham, NC. He
married Donna Marie Tillotson and had a son, Carlton.
va. Carlton Amos Sauls was born on October 9,
1958 in Vance, NC.

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March 9, 1968. He was buried in Williamson Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC.
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IIc. Rufus Mims was born on October 31, 1904 and died on
November 24, 1921. He is buried in Williamson Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC.
IId. Edison Legrant Mims was born on June 26, 1907 and died
on December 19, 1994. He married Jessie Virginia Bass, who was
born on March 24, 1906 and died on November 21, 1980. They are
buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 6
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i. Edison Legrande Mims JR was born on August 4, 1928
and died on May 11, 2008 in Georgetown, SC. He served in
the US Army in WWII and the Korean War.He married
Carrie Nelle Cook, who was born on May 14, 1929 in
Andrews, SC and died on October 2, 2015 in SC. They had
2 daughters: Barbara and Martha.
ia. Barbara Anne “Toni” Mims (RH) Harvin
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ii. John Thomas Mims was born on September 24, 1934
and died on August 5, 2003 in Andrews, SC. He married
Frances Louise Thomson, who was born on July 24, 1927
and died on December 11, 2004 in St. Matthews, SC. They
are buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They
had twin daughters: Janet and Johanna.
iia. Janet Faye &amp; Johanna Lynn Mims were born
on June 26, 1962 in Orangeburg, SC and both died
on June 28, 1962 in Orangeburg, SC due to
prematurity. They are buried in Spring Gully
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v. Charles Bennett Mims married Sandra Blankenship on
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III. James Melton Williamson was born on March 17, 1875 and died on
April 4, 1951. He married twice. He married Irene Hill, who was born on
May 28, 1882 and died on September 14, 1938. They are buried in
Indiantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery. His second wife was Elise
Rollins, who was born on December 6, 1890 in Nesmith, SC and died on
October 2, 1981 in Kingstree, SC. She is also buried in Indiantown
Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
IV. Samuel Williamson was born on September 3, 1877 and died on
March 30, 1880. He is buried in Williamson Cemetery in Cades, SC.
V. Needham Rodgers Williamson was born on February 22, 1880 and
died on November 21, 1959 in Columbia, SC. He married Mary Lamyra
“Mollie” McCutcheon, who was born on October 20, 1888 and died on
March 27, 1955 in Kingstree, SC. They had 7 children: Albert, Haskell,
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Va. Albert Otis Williamson was born on December 22, 1904 and
died on March 10, 1994. He married Maude Buddin, who was born
on March 11, 1905 and died on September 12, 2001. They are
buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 5
children: Hubert, Louis, Jackson, Katy, and Needham.
i. Hubert Oliver Williamson was born on January 18,
1928 and died on November 3, 2014. He married Jean
Elizabeth Campbell, who was born on April 12, 1924 and
died on April 7, 2013. They are buried in Williamson
Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had a son, Henry.
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ii. Louis Ervin Williamson was born on May 14, 1929 and
died on June 8, 1990. He married Mary Katherine Brown,
who was born on November 29, 1926 in Columbia, SC and
died on June 29, 1996 in Greenville, SC. They are buried in
Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 3
children: Virginia, Katherine and Louis.
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iib. Katherine Williamson Lowe
iic. Louis Ervin Williamson Jr

iii. Jackson Arial Williamson was born on August 13,
1930 in Lake City, SC and died on July 29, 2009. He
married Sylvia Hodge, who was born on July 5, 1933. He is
buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC and she
has a plot there. They had 2 children: Vicki and Jackson.
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iiib. Jackson “Jay” A. (Julie) Williamson Jr
iv. Mary Ellen Williamson was born on October 14, 1931.
She married Frazier Walton Sprawls Sr, who was born on
August 19, 1927 in Williston, SC and died on May 9, 2001
in Florence, SC. He is buried in Williamson Cemetery in
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v. Katie Louise Williamson was born on September 23,
1936 and died on June 13, 1963. She is buried in
Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
vi. Needham Rodgers Williamson was born on August
18, 1939 in Lake City, SC and died on August 31, 2020 in
Myrtle Beach, SC. He married twice. His first wife was
Addie Bettine McCutcheon, who was born on March 7,
1939 and died on September 29, 1996. They are buried in
Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 2 sons:
Needham and Lawrence.
via. Needham Rodgers (Elizabeth) Williamson JR
(Elizabeth)
vib. Lawrence Otis (Cynthia) Williamson
His second wife was Roselle Bowman.
Vb. Haskell Alexander Williamson was born on March 4, 1907
in Williamsburg County in SC and died on October 3, 1980 in
Kingstree, SC. He married Lula Scott, who was born on January 1,
1912 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on June 7, 1991.had
4 children: Audrey, Grady, Brenda and Gene.
i. Audrey Williamson Hand was born on October 1, 1930
in Kingstree, SC and died on February 18, 2013. She
married William Arnold Hand, who was born on April 18,
1930 in Louisiana and died on June 29, 1997 in Corpus
Christi, TX. They had 10 children: Paricia, William,
Beverly, Lora, Steven, Thomas, Robert, Karen, Terri,
ia. Patricia “Patty” Lynn Hand was born on
September 2, 1949 in Hot Springs, Arkansas and
died on November 23, 2012 in Baton Rouge, LA.
She was cremated. She married Maurice Eldon
Offenbacher, who was born on January 14, 1948 in
Lima, OH and died on July 27, 2020 in Humble,
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November 22, 1950 in Kingstree, SC and died on
January 4, 2010 in El Campo, TX. He is buried in
Holy Cross Memorial Park in El Campo, TX. He
married Virginia C. Hand and had 3 children:
Merry, Nathan and Galen.
-Merry Christine Hand was born on April
3, 1977 in Nueces, TX. She married Ross
Anderson on July 9, 2005 in Wharton, TX
and had 2 children: Chancellor and Charles
Anderson
-Nathan Christopher Hand was born on
April 14, 1980 in Nueces, TX.
-Galen Matthew Hand was born on July 1,
1986 in Wharton, TX.
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and married Samuel Ruiz on June 18, 1984 in
Refugio, TX and had 6 children:
-Jamie Nicole Ruiz was born on October
13, 1984 in Nueces, TX.
-Bryan Samuel Ruiz was born on July 6,
1987 in Nueces, TX.
-Jared Scott Ruiz was born on June 26,
1989 in Nueces, TX.​
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1992 in Nueces, TX.​
-Brennan Matthew Ruiz was born on April
7, 1995 in Nueces, TX.
id. Lora Lee Hand Barrientes was born on July
29, 1966 in Lima, OH and died on April 3, 2000 in
Gilbert, Arizona. She married Jose Manuel
Barrientes and had 2 children: Sarah and Collin
-Sarah Elizabeth Barrientes was born on
February 7, 1991 in Nueces, TX.
-Collin Reed Barrientes was born on June
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if. Neal Hand
ig. Thomas “Tom” (Terri) Hand
ih. Robert Hand
ii. Karen Hand (Lance) Bond
ij. Terri Hand Sawyer Serrata

ii. Grady Alexander Williamson was born on March 17,
1935 and died on March 17, 1940 in Lake City, SC. He
died from complications of pneumonia. He is buried in
Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery in
Greeleyville, SC.
iii. Brenda Louise Williamson was born on October 2,
1939 in Kingstree, SC and died on May 11, 2017 in
Florence, SC. She married Stanley Matthews JR, who was
born on June 16, 1939 in Coward, SC and died on February
6, 1998. They are buried in Saint Paul United Methodist
Church Cemetery in Coward, SC. They had 2 children:
Sherri and Charles.
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iiib. Charles Brent Matthews married Christy
Matthews
iv. Gene Rhett Williamson was born on February 15, 1949
in Williamsburg County in SC and died on October 24,
2022 in Arizona. He is buried in Mount Vernon United
Methodist Church Cemetery in Greeleyville, SC. He had a
daughter, Renee Williamson.
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Vc. Lurline G. Williamson was born on April 27, 1909 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on November 8, 1979 in
Kingstree, SC. She married Leon Alfred McFaddin, who was born
on July 10, 1908 in Clarendon County in SC and died on February
24, 1969 in Florence, SC. They are buried in Burgess Family
Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had one daughter: Lamyra
i. Lamyra L. McFaddin was born on November 4, 1946 in
Kingstree, SC and died on July 15, 2019 in Columbia, SC.
She married Djalma A. Braga and had one son: Pat.
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ia. Patterson “Pat” Graham married Joanna
Graham and had a daughter, Maura.
Vd. James Cooper Williamson SR was born on April 24, 1911 in
Cades, SC and died on July 25, 1995. He married Jessie Mae
Turner who was born in 1912 and died in 1999. They are buried in
Carolina Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC. They had 3
children: Lewis, James, and Jessie.
i. Lewis Maxwell WIlliamson was born on January 7,
1944 in Charleston, SC and died on January 23, 2010. He
married Anne Williamson. He is buried in Zion Methodist
Church Cemetery in Blythewood, SC. They had 2 children:
Lewis and Eve.
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Ve. Odessa Juanita Williamson was born on November 20, 1913
and died on November 10, 2001. She married James Ernest
Caulder, who was born on January 20, 1911 and died on March 18,
1989. They are buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
They had one daughter: Molly.
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i. Molly Dale Caulder was born on September 27, 1956 in
Lake City, SC and died on April 15, 1995. She is buried in
Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
Vf. Algia McCutcheon Williamson was born on March 2, 1916 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on January 28, 1998. He
married Suzan Tisdale, who was born on May 25, 1929 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on January 1, 1972 in
Charleston, SC. They are buried in Williamson Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC. They had two daughters: Barbara and Amy
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ii. Amy Melissa Williamson was born on November 1,
1958 and died on February 7, 1975. She is buried in
Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.

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and died on January 24, 2004 in Virginia. He married Laura
Elizabeth Smith, who was born in 1928. He is buried in Holly
Memorial Gardens in Hollymead, VA and she has a plot beside
him. They had 4 children: Virginia, Eva, Carole and Alan
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Vh. Lenora Katherine Williamson was born on July 24, 1923
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on May 11, 1955. They had several children together, but I was not
able to find their names.Her second husband was William David
Kelly, who was born on July 15, 1906 and died on March 13, 1985.
She and both husbands are buried in Williamson Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC.
Vi. Charles Bell Williamson was born on January 13, 1926 and
died on June 25, 1972. He served in the US Navy in WWII, Korea,
and Vietnam. He married Bernice McCarty, who was born on
December 28, 1923 and died on June 6, 2015. They are buried in
Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 2 children:
Wanda and Roger
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ii. Roger Ralph (Donna) Williamson

VI. Lula Ellen Williamson was born on January 29, 1882 and died on
October 20, 1963. She is buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
She married Charles “Charlie” Marion Williamson, who was born on
September 8, 1870 in Darlington, SC and died on May 2, 1925 in
Williamsburg Township. He is buried in Black Creek Cemetery in
Dovesville, SC.
VII. John Frierson Williamson was born on January 3, 1884 and died on
October 5, 1975. He married Eula Mae Padgett, who was born on
February 17, 1888 in Saluda County in SC and died on January 14, 1977.
They are buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 6
children: Parniece, Clifton, Alva, Vernol, James, and Bobby.
VIIa. Parniece Williamson was born on May 15, 1911 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on July 15, 1959 in
Kingstree, SC. She married Robert Hoke Smith, who was born on
January 23, 1911 and died on January 8, 1969.
VIIb. Clifton Murdock Williamson was born on October 16,
1914 in Cades, SC and died on February 25, 2000 in Lake City,
SC. He is buried in Indiantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery in
Hemingway, SC. He married Myrtle Adelaide Thames, who was
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Cemetery in Sumter, SC.
VIIc. Alva Duva Williamson was born on March 8, 1917 and
died on January 1, 1998. He served in the US Army Air Forces in
WWII. He married Mildred Rush, who was born on May 7, 1922
and died on September 2, 2012. They are buried in Thomas
Cemetery in Olanta, SC. They had 1 son: Alva
i. Alva Duva Williamson JR was born on January 4, 1955
and died on November 26, 2014. He is buried in Thomas
Cemetery in Olanta, SC.
VIId. Vernol Lloyd Williamson was born on August 12, 1920
and died on October 2, 1980. He served in the US Navy in WWII.
He married Syble Cole, who was born on July 14, 1927 and died
on November 10, 2003. They are buried in Williamson Cemetery
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1948 and died on April 18, 2006. He served in the US
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VIIe. James McIver Williamson was born on March 31, 1923
and died on January 26, 1995. He married Bernice Goodwin, who
was born on March 27, 1930 and died on August 13, 2013. They
are buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 2
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Kingstree, SC.
ii. James McIver Williamson was born on November 22,
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Kingstree, SC. His wife, Kelly, has a plot beside him there.
He married Kelly Ane Hall, who was born on October 10,
1973. They had 3 sons: James, Dexter and Grady.
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iib. Dexter Angus Williamson
iic. Grady Alonzo Williamson

VIIf. Bobby Lee Williamson was born on April 19, 1925 in
Cades, SC and died on August 7, 2019 in Florence, SC. He served
in the US Army. He married Betty Truluck, who was born on May
28, 1931. They had 4 children: Robert, Richard, Wanda, and
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iii. Wanda Williamson (David) Williams
iv. Gloria Williamson (Marion) Amerson

VIII. Mary Frances “Fannie” Williamson was born on February 17,
1886 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on February 12, 1967 in
Williamsburg County in SC. She is buried in Williamson Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC.
IX. Elizabeth Jane Williamson was born on October 9, 1888 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on August 30, 1963 in Georgetown,
SC. She married Byron Willard McElveen, who was born on February 9,
1886 in Florence, SC and died on August 6, 1943 in Georgetown, SC.
They are buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 9
children: Byron, Ellen, Maude, Frances, Richard, Robert, Irene, Henry,
and Lillian.
IXa. Byron Willard McElveen Jr was born on September 17,
1907 and died on February 19, 1971. He is buried in Williamson
Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. He married Lovie Lorene Bunch
McElveen Cudworth, who was born on December 12, 1912 and
died on December 10, 1990. She is buried in the Summerville
Cemetery and Mausoleum in Summerville, SC. They had 4
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i. Emily Louise McElveen Weaver was born on
November 18, 1932 in Georgetown, SC and died on May 8,
1991. She is buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree,
SC.
ii. Stephen Rogers McElveen was born on May 17, 1934
in Georgetown, SC and died on February 25, 1997 in
Georgetown, SC. He served in the US Army. He is buried
in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. He
married Inez Mills and had 6 children: Stephen, Bruce,
Donald, Richard, Debra, and Stephanie.
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iib. Bruce Kevin McElveen was born on July 8,
1964 and died on August 3, 2021. He married Carla
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IXb. Ellen Louise McElveen was born on January 16, 1910 in
Florence County in SC and died on August 1, 1981 in Myrtle
Beach, SC. She married Alvie Gleaton Morris, who was born on
December 1, 1909 and died on December 30, 1977 in Georgetown,
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i. Oscar Byron Morris was born on September 26, 1933
and died on September 10, 1937.
ii. Allen Lawrence Morris was born on October 29, 1934
and died on October 18, 1966. He is buried in Pennyroyal
Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. He married Norma
Gene Butler and had 3 children: Allen, David and
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iib. David Byron Morris
iic. Gwendolyn Morris

iii. Ted Weldon Morris was born on September 5, 1936 in
Georgetown County in SC and died on December 11, 2016
in Georgetown, SC. He married Sara Nina Mills, who was
born on September 18, 1939 in Conway, SC and died on
May 7, 2012 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They
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iiib. Grace Morris married Noel Cordial

iv. Emma Jane Morris was born on March 10, 1939 and
died on March 4, 1991. She married William Carson
Cooper, who was born on February 11, 1939 and died on
September 6, 1989. They are buried in Graham Cemetery
in Conway, SC.
IXc. Maude McElveen was born on July 25, 1912 in Florence, SC
and died on September 5, 1991 in Georgetown, SC. She married
Ernest Ruford Williams, who was born on November 28, 1908 and
died on November 6, 1984. They are buried in Johnson Chapel
Baptist Church Cemetery in Johnson Corner in Georgetown
County. They had 2 children: Joyce and John
i. Joyce Carolyn Williams was born on December 2, 1933
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March 22, 1993. They are buried in Johnson Chapel Baptist
Church Cemetery in Johnson Corner in Georgetown
County. They had 2 children: Carolyn and Ernest.
ia. Carolyn Elaine Wynn Cameron
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ii. John Francis “Frank” Williams was born on
November 27, 1936 and died on July 17, 2023. He was
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IXd. Frances McElveen was born on October 29, 1914 in
Georgetown County in SC and died on October 22, 1998. She
married twice. Her first husband was Frasier Sidney Wall, who was
born on November 13, 1907 in Georgetown County in SC and died
on November 15, 1974 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in
Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC. They had 3
children: Frasier, Donald, and Betty
i. Frasier Sidney Wall JR was born on December 5, 1931
in Georgetown, SC and died on October 15, 2018 in
Murrells Inlet, SC. He married Rose Mary Fields and had 3
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1916 and died on November 15, 2005. He served in the US Navy
during WWII and on the USS Uhlmann in the Pacific. He was
awarded the Silver Star. He married Helen Lemmons, who was
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buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They
had one son who was born and died on January 15, 1942 in
Hartsville, SC. He is buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville,
SC.
IXf. Robert Leonidas McElveen was born on October 6, 1919
and died on November 27, 1948. He is buried in Williamson
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died on August 21, 1946. She is buried in Williamson Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC.
IXh. Henry Julious McElveen was born on March 2, 1925 and
died on January 21, 1986. He married Margaret Elizabeth “Libby”
Poston, who was born on May 4, 1930 and died on July 3, 2018.
They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown,
SC. They had 5 children: Evelyn, Angela, Teressa, Leonard, and
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ii. Angela McElveen (Craig) Elliott
iii. Teressa McElveen (Beaver) Todd
iv. Leonard J. (Jane) McElveen
v. Terrell McElveen

IXi. Lillian Delmont McElveen was born on October 4, 1927 in
Georgetown, SC and died on November 24, 1980 in Florence, SC.
She is buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. She
married James Edward Gunter, who was born on November 16,
1924 in Georgetown, SC and died on January 10, 1984. He served
in the US Army during WWII. He is buried in Pleasant Hill Baptist
Cemetery in Georgetown, SC.
2a. Julious Mack Rodgers was born on November 12, 1857 and died on June 29,
1935. He is buried in Williamson Cemetery in Kinstree, SC. He was a farm
laborer.
3a. Jacob Franklin Rodgers was born on August 10, 1860 in Williamsburg
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on May 8, 1919. They are buried in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church Cemetery
in Kingstree, SC. They had 10 children: Frank, Alexander, Lewis, Susan, Gred,
William, George, Samuel, Richard and Edith
I. Frank Judson Rodgers was born on July 21, 1889 in Kingstree, SC
and died on June 1, 1966 in Florence, SC. He served in the US Navy and
was in WWI. He married Agnes Clio Sliter, who was born on July 6, 1896
in Texarkana, TX and died on December 20, 1960 in Kingstree, SC. They
are buried in Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They
had 6 children: Mary, Catherine, Marian, Frances, Frank, and Carl.
Ia. Mary McDowell Rodgers was born on August 21, 1920 and
died on February 12, 1975 in Greensboro, NC. She is buried in
Forest Lawn Cemetery in Greensboro, NC. She married William L.
Griffin and had 2 children: Jerald and Larry.
i. Jerald Thomas Griffin was born on June 29, 1943 and
died on August 29, 1970. His death certificate states he was
shot to death during an altercation. He is buried in
Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas, TX.
ii. Larry McDowell Griffin was born on July 21, 1951 in
Guilford County in NC and died on May 8, 1972 in Orange
County in NC. He is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in
Greensboro, NC.
Ib. Catherine Lois Rodgers was born on January 3, 1924 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on February 19, 1925 in
Kingstree, SC. She is buried in Williamsburg Presbyterian
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on October 30, 2010. She is buried in Kingstree Memorial Gardens
in Kingstree, SC. She married James (Jim) Augustus Robinson,
who was born on March 17, 1924 in Pound, VA and died on
September 22, 2011 in Orangeburg, SC. He served in the US Navy.
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i. James Robinson was born and died on August 2, 1949
from atelectasis due to prematurity. He is buried in All
Saints Catholic Cemetery in Portsmouth, VA.
ii. Karen Alane Robinson was born on November 30,
1950 and died on January 6, 2005. She married Ronnie
Vernon Yates, who was born on November 12, 1949. She is
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Williamsburg County in SC and died on April 13, 1984 in
Kingstree, SC. She married Cecil Horton Robinson, who was born
on February 14, 1923 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on
November 7, 1988 in Florence, SC. They had 3 daughters: Delle,
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died on February 22, 2001. He married Katherine K. Rodgers, who
was born on June 15, 1928. He is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery
in Greensboro, NC. She has a plot beside him.
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SC and died on April 27, 2019 in Kingstree, SC. He served in the
US Army. He married Lydia Strong, who was born on November
20, 1933 and died on October 19, 1999. They are buried in
Kingstree Memorial Gardens in Kingstree, SC. They had 2 sons:
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ii. Judson “Bubba” Matthew (Julia) Rodgers

II. Alexander Furman Rodgers was born on September 3, 1890 and died
on February 10, 1981. He married Hattie Catherine Herlong, who was
born on August 17, 1893 and died on October 8, 1981. They are buried in
Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 4
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IIb. Annie Sue Rodgers was born on November 2, 1921 and died
on March 19, 1930 from appendicitis according to her death
certificate. She is buried in Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC.
IIc. Melvin Furman Rodgers was born on February 3, 1925 and
died on August 1, 2015 in Florence, SC. He served in the US
Marine Corps during WWII. He married Florence Chandler, who
was born on June 4, 1930 and died on November 27, 2019. They
are buried in Lake City Memorial Park in Lake City, SC.They had
one daughter, Barbara.
i. Barbara Florence Rodgers was born on May 10, 1950
in Athens, GA and died on January 3, 2014 in Charleston,
SC. She married Richard Oliver Wilson, who was born on
October 14, 1950 and died on February 21, 2020. They are
buried in Moores Cemetery at Moore Crossroads in
Williamsburg County. They had 3 daughters: Emily, Pam
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November 16, 1974. She is buried in Moores
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County.

IId. Harry Herlong Rodgers was born on August 23, 1927 and
died on June 6, 1995. He married Catherine Cantey, who was born
on August 31, 1927. He is buried in Williamsburg Presbyterian
Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. She has a plot beside him there.
III. Lewis Dillon Rodgers was born on December 25, 1891 and died on
March 20, 1969. He married Pearl Patrick, who was born on August 3,
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Marguerite, Lewis, Willie, Myrtle, Cecile, Clarence and Lois.
IIIa. Grace Rodgers was born on January 24, 1918 and died on
April 25, 1999. She married John Minter Lawson, who was born
on February 20, 1907 and died on July 10, 1979. They are buried
in Kingstree Memorial Gardens in Kingstree, SC. They had 2
children: June and Francis.
i. June Lawson was born on June 25, 1935 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on November 29,
2013 in Goose Creek, SC. She married David Sid Brown,
who was born on January 19, 1937 and died on June 19,
2013. They are buried in Kingstree Memorial Gardens in
Kingstree, SC. They had a son: David
ia. David L. Brown married Mary and had a
daughter, Chirstina Brown.
ii. Francis Nell Lawson was born on November 16, 1936
in Kingstree, SC and died on September 3, 1937 in
Kingstree, SC. She is buried in Williamsburg Presbyterian
Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
IIIb. Marguerite Rodgers was born on August 1, 1919 and died
on February 14, 2004. She married Jeddie Duncan Barrineau, who
was born on August 12, 1919 and died on May 30, 1989. They are
buried in McClary Cemetery in Williamsburg County in SC. They
had 2 children: Hazel and Jeddie
i. Hazel M. Barrineau was born on February 17, 1944 and
died on August 2, 2008. She is buried in McClary
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15, 1978 in Williamsburg County in SC from an
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IIIc. Lewis Dillon Rodgers was born on January 7, 1921 and died
on July 5, 1978 in Charleston, SC. He married Christine Walters,
who was born on August 16, 1921 and died on October 28, 2002.
They are buried in McClary Cemetery in Williamsburg County in
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21, 1944 and died on February 23, 2019 in North
Charleston, SC. He married Vicki Rader, who was born on
March 25, 1948. He is buried in McClary Cemetery in
Williamsburg County in SC and she has a plot beside him
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died on February 22, 1977. He married Mable Walters, who was
born on January 11, 1929 and died on May 25, 2014. They had 2
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IIIe. Myrtle Lee Rodgers was born on August 20, 1925 and died
on October 30, 2019 in Batesburg-Leesville, SC. She married Ira
Howell Goss, who was born in 1927 and died in 1975. They are
buried in Ridge Crest Memorial Park in Batesburg, SC. They had 2
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IIIf. Cecile Rodgers was born on October 6, 1927 in Kingstree,
SC and died on October 15, 2005. She married Ralph Elton
Cottingham, who was born on February 9, 1928 and died on July
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Korean War.
IIIg. Clarence Theron Rodgers was born on June 6, 1931 and
died on March 22, 2011. He married Yvonne Meetze, who was
born on September 28, 1934 and died on April 12, 2011. They are
buried in Mount Olive Lutheran Church Cemetery in Irmo, SC.
They had 2 children: Clarence and Kathy
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IV. Susan B. Rodgers was born on October 13, 1893 and died on June 8,
1895. She is buried in Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery in Kingstree,
SC.
V. Fred LeGrande Rodgers was born on January 21, 1895 in Kingstree,
SC and died on July 23, 1977 in Kingstree, SC. He served in the US Army
during WWI. He married Cora Jane Hanna, who was born on August 2,
1898 in Kingstree, SC and died on November 12, 1975 in Kingstree, SC.
They are buried in McClary Cemetery in Williamsburg County in SC.
They had 2 children: Maude and Fred Rodgers
Va. Maude Elizabeth Rodgers was born on January 31, 1921 and
died on March 3, 1995. She married Harry James Barrineau, who
was born on May 16, 1916 in Clarendon County in SC and died on
March 26, 1976. They married on August 5, 1942 in Clarendon
County in SC. He served in the US Army and was a veteran in
WWII. They are buried in McClary Cemetery in Williamsburg
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1922 in Kingstree, SC and died on December 2, 2002 in Kingstree,
SC. He married Mary Isabella Evans, who was born on March 6,
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County in SC.They had 4 children: Emory, Betty,
i. Emory Dale Rodgers was born on September 15, 1950
and died on April 2, 2005. He married Linda Orris, who
was born on May 4, 1949 and died on January 20, 2004.
They are buried in McClary Cemetery in Williamsburg
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ii. Betty Jo Rodgers was born on December 11, 1952 and
died on January 9, 2000. She is buried in McClary
Cemetery in Williamsburg County in SC.
iii. LeGrande Rodgers SR (Yvonne)
iv. Julie Rodgers (Jesse) Burnett
VI. William Dallas Rodgers was born on November 19, 1897 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on January 10, 1982 in Columbia,
SC. He married Martha Phyllis Eccles, who was born on August 2, 1894
in Skagit, Washington and died on August 14, 1951 in Redlands,
California. They are buried in Hillside Cemetery in San Bernardino, CA.
VII. George Dewey Rodgers was born on September 28, 1898 and died
on June 14, 1960. He married Bertha Mae McClary, who was born on
October 21, 1908 and died on September 23, 1994. They are buried in
McClary Cemetery in Williamsburg County in SC. They had 5 children:
Barbara, Florence, Andrew, George, and Dianne.
VIIa. Barbara Rodgers was born on October 16, 1929 and died
on May 29, 2006. She married Belton Rhett Ward SR, who was
born on July 11, 1928 in Kingstree, SC and died on July 24, 2002
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i. Infant Son Ward was born and died on November 24,
1950. He is buried in Kingstree Memorial Gardens in
Kingstree, SC.
ii. Belton Rhett Ward was born on September 18, 1954 in
Kingstree, SC and died on March 3, 1986 in Anderson, SC.
He married Kathie Oglesby. He is buried in Kingstree
Memorial Gardens in Kingstree, SC.
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Williamsburg County in SC and died on January 17, 2020 in
Florence, SC. She is buried in McClary Cemetery in Williamsburg
County in SC.
VIIc. Andrew Douglas Rodgers was born on September 1, 1933
in Williamsburg County in SC and died on May 20, 2008 in
Kingstree, SC. He married Betty Lynn Hanna. They had one
daughter: Ondra
i. Ondra LaJuan Rodgers married Robert “Bert” Hanna II
VIId. George “Shad” Shadrick Rodgers was born on May 18,
1939 and died on April 5, 2009. He married Carolyn Diane
Burrows, who was born on August 9, 1949 in Kingstree, SC and
died on November 29, 2005 in Florence, SC. They are buried in
McClary Cemetery in Williamsburg County in SC.
VIIe. Dianne Rodgers was born on December 27, 1947 and died
on January 25, 2005. She is buried in Ott Cemetery in Branchville,
SC. She married James E. Crosland and had 2 children: Tanya and
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VIII. Samuel Peeples Rodgers was born on October 11, 1900 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on January 25, 1983 in Kingstree,
SC. He married Emmie B. Brown, who was born on April 30, 1907 and
died on January 17, 1986. They are buried in Williamsburg Presbyterian
Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
IX. Richard Clyde Rodgers was born on September 20, 1902 and died on
October 25, 1987 in KIngstree, SC. He married Rebecca Maude Hanna,
who was born on March 20, 1902 and died on March 12, 1978 in
Kingstree, SC. They are buried in McClary Cemetery in Williamsburg
County in SC. They had 4 children: Janice, Infant Son, Sara and Richard.
IXa. Janice Eleanor Rodgers was born on August 26, 1925 in
Kingstree, SC and died on May 16, 2018. She married Leon
Patrick Joyner, who was born on May 20, 1921 and died on
September 23, 2003 in Sumter, SC. They are buried in Sumter
Cemetery in Sumter, SC. They had 7 children: Larry, Patrick,
Ronald, Marie, Rebecca, Renee, and Nancy.
a. Larry N. (Marilyn) Joyner
b. L. Patrick (Wanda) Joyner Jr
c. Ronald D. (Raye) Joyner
d. Marie Joyner (John) Steele
e. Rebecca Joyner (Robert) Nichols
f. Renee Joyner (Michael) Graham
g. Nancy Joyner (Tim) Rodgers
IXb. Infant Son was born and died on March 14, 1933. He is
buried in McClary Cemetery in Williamsburg County in SC.
IXc. Sara H. Rodgers Harrington was born in 1935.
IXd. Richard Henry Rodgers was born on May 3, 1942 in
Kingstree, SC and died on July 6, 2013 in Kingstree, SC. He is
buried in Kingstree Memorial Gardens in Kingstree, SC. He
married Libby McKenzie and had one daughter: Lori
a. Lori Anne Rodgers was born on January 29, 1962 and
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McClary Cemetery in Williamsburg County in SC.
X. Edith Rodgers was born on October 16, 1905 and died on February
25, 1995 in Kingstree, SC. She married Hugh Alex McClary, who was
born on November 25, 1887 and died on January 5, 1977 in Kingstree, SC.
They are buried in Kingstree Memorial Gardens in Kingstree, SC.
4a. Leniel Elminer Rodgers was born on October 5, 1869 and died on July 21,
1894. She is buried in Williamson Cemetery in Cades, SC.
6D. The sixth child of John and Susannah Rodgers was William Morgan Rodgers. He
was born on August 18, 1834 in Williamsburg County. No other information was found.
7D. The seventh child of John and Susannah Rodgers was Susannah Emeline Rodgers.
She was born on July 14, 1836. No other information was found.
8D. The eighth child of John and Susannah Rodgers was Hester Martha Rodgers. She
was born on August 30, 1837 and died on February 11, 1912 in Webster, Mississippi. She
married John Ervin Langston, who was born in July of 1834 in Sardis, SC and died on
November 6, 1914. They are buried in New Hope Cemetery in Clarkson, Mississippi.
They had 7 children: William, James, Lewis, Mary, Susannah and Fred.
1a. William M Langston was born on October 24, 1854 in Darlington County in
SC and died on April 29, 1856 in Darlington County in SC.
2a. James Francis Furman Langston was born on April 11, 1859 in Darlington,
SC and died on September 29, 1935 in Mathiston, Mississippi. He married Martha
Jane “Mattie” Byrd, who was born on January 16, 1864 in Detroit, AL and died
on June 21, 1948 in Bessemer, AL. They are buried in Sapa Cemetery in Sapa,
MS. They had 6 children: Jettie, Naoma, Mazie, John, Lemmil, and Troy.
I. Jettye Langston was born on June 22, 1883 in Detroit, AL and died on
October 29, 1924 in Birmingham, AL. She married James Estelle Bridges,
who was born on April 1, 1883 in Sapa, MS and died on April 16, 1931 in
Birmingham, AL. They are buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham,
AL. They had 2 children: Othenia and Mattie
Ia. Othenia Estelle Bridges was born on July 20, 1909 in Webster,
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1908 in Guin, AL and died on September 4, 1964 in Nashville, TN.
They are buried in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN.
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ii. Glenda McWhirter Todd was born on June 19, 1940 in
Knoxville, TN and died on September 3, 2017 in Nashville,
TN. She married Carl Newton Todd Sr, who was born on
December 29, 1924 in Cannon County in TN and died on
November 16, 2004 in Winchester, TN. They are buried in
Winchester City Cemetery in Winchester, TN. They had 2
children: Gail and Lynne
iia. Gail Lee Todd was born on June 9, 1943 in
Coffee County, TN and died on May 3, 1994 in
Nashville, TN. She was cremated. She married Ray
Walker and had one son: Carl Walker.
iib. Lynne Anne Todd was born on December 23,
1958 in Tullahoma, TN and died on November 18,
1999 in Newnan, GA. She is buried in Rose Hill
Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN. She had 2
children: Ashley and Matthew Adcock

Ib. Mattie Ruth Bridges was born on January 9, 1911 in Sapa,
MS and died on November 1, 1936 in Jefferson County in AL. She
died from Lysol poisoning while in Nursing School. She is buried
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died on April 9, 1969 in Sapa, MS. She married Charley Lee Bowen, who
was born on December 18, 1879 in Eupora, MS and died on May 4, 1963
in Sapa, MS. They are buried in Sapa Cemetery in Sapa, MS. They had 8
children: James, Roy, Ruby, Charlie, Raymond, Maxine, Othelia, and
Ouida.
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IIb. Roy Cecil Bowen was born on February 1, 1906 in Webster
County in MS and died on July 29, 1965 in Clarksdale, MS. He
married Bettie Grace Sealy, who was born on November 9, 1909 in
Webster County in MS and died on March 3, 2005 in Eupora, MS.
They are buried in Sapa Cemetery in Sapa, MS. They had 8
children: Cecil, Robert, John, Mary Ann,Billy, Patsy, Roy and
Charles.
i. Cecil McDonald Bowen was born on June 12, 1928 in
Webster County in MS and died on March 28, 2012 in
Eupora, MS. He is buried in Sapa Cemetery in Sapa, MS.
His wife has a plot beside him. He married Helen
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ii. Robert Earl Bowen was born on April 27, 1931 and
died July 22, 2017. He served in the US Navy and in
Korea.He married Martha Henderson, who was born on
September 25, 1934 in Choctaw County in Mississippi and
died on February 16, 2022 in Waynesboro, MS. They are
buried in Waynesboro Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS. They
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iii. John Hershel Bowen was born on April 1, 1934 in
Eupora, MS and died on September 27, 2002 in Columbus,
MS. He is buried in Sapa Cemetery in Sapa, MS. He
married Reva Blalack McCain and had 8 children: Kay,
Rebecca, Janet, Melissa, Renee, Angie, Greg and Jason
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married Charles Smith.
v. Billy Joe Bowen was born on January 11, 1938 in
Webster County in MS and died on November 6, 1983 in
Jackson, MS. He served in the US Air Force. He married
Travie Elizabeth McCuiston, who was born on February 11,
1943 in Webster County in MS and died on February 2,
2021 in Tupelo, MS. They are buried in Sapa Cemetery in
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vi. Patsy Grace Bowen was born in/around 1942. She
married twice. Her first husband was Richard John
Robertson, and her second husband was Chuck Sexton.
vii. Roy Glenn “Buddy” Bowen was born in/around 1948.
viii. Charles “Dinky” Michael Bowen was born on
August 12, 1951 and died on September 27, 2022. He
married Marilyn Sue Dossett, who was born on September
5, 1951 in Natchez, MS and died on February 24, 2019 in
Webster County in MS. They are buried in Sapa Cemetery
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on September 12, 1950. She is buried in Sapa Cemetery in Sapa,
Mississippi. She married Hays Delashman Castle, who was born
on January 3, 1904 and died on December 31, 1961. He is buried
in North Union Cemetery in Bellefontaine, Mississippi. They had 4
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i. Hays Brannon Castle, was born on May 21, 1926 in
Eupora, MS and died on January 6, 2015 in Collins, MS.
He married Patty Sue Hartzog, who was born on November
4, 1932 in Silver Creek, MS and died on April 1, 2021 in
Hattiesburg, MS. They are buried in Calvary Baptist
Church Cemetery in Silver Creek, MS. They had 5
children: Ivy, Baby Castle, Penelope, Patricia, and Hays.
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1948 and died on September 6, 1948. She is buried
in Hickory Grove Cemetery in Laurel, MS.
ib. Baby Castle was born and died on September
24, 1949. He/She is buried in Hickory Grove
Cemetery in Laurel, MS.
ic. Penelope Castle married Merritt Alan Rambin
id. Patricia Castle married Thomas Eugene Smith
ie. Hays Brannon Castle II
ii. Charles Hilmon Castle was born on February 15, 1928
in Walthall, MS and died on December 26, 2016 in Salt
Lake City, UT. He served in the US Air Force in Madrid,
Spain and as a flight surgeon with the Utah National
Guard.He was cremated. He had 5 children: Cynthia,
Carolyn, Cy, Chris, and Candace.
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IId. Charlie Watt Bowen was born on September 5, 1909 in
Mississippi and died on April 19, 2000. He married Clarice
Mitchell, who was born on September 30, 1913 and died on
September 5, 1988. They are buried in Reeds Chapel Cemetery in
Webster County, MS. They had 3 children: Peggy, Roger, and
Sherry.
i. Peggy Bowen was born on March 26, 1933 and died on
July 21, 1996. She married Harold Spencer Dodds, who
was born on March 14, 1924 in Memphis, TN and died on
September 24, 1990 in Memphis, TN. They are buried in
Reeds Chapel Cemetery in Webster County in MS.
ii. Roger Dale Bowen was born on November 21, 1946 in
Portageville, Missouri and died on October 15, 2018 in
Corinth, MS. His obituary says he leaves behind the
mothers of his children, Linda Lambert and Nellie Mills, so
I am not sure who belongs to who, so I am listing all 7 of
his children together: Anthony Bowen, Greg (Tammy)
Bowen, Gayla Bowen (Mark) Stephenson, Steve Bowen,
Michelle Bowen (Elvis) Winkles, Shan (Lisa) Bowen, and
Justin Bowen.
iii. Sherry Lynn Bowen was born on December 31, 1951
and died on March 29, 2007. She married Jerry Dale King,
who was born on November 1, 1947 and died on January
26, 2001 in Booneville, MS. They are buried in Dodds
Cemetery in Prentiss County in MS.
IIe. Raymond Bowen was born on October 5, 1911 and died on
March 26, 1987 in Webster County in MS. He married Earlean
Shaffer, who was born on November 19, 1916 and died on
November 16, 2012. They are buried in Sapa Cemetery in Sapa,
MS. They had one daughter, Sue.
i. Sue Bowen married Billy J. Holman and had 5 children:
Randy, Jeff, Joe, Lisa and Bruce.
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IIf. Maxine Bowen Rushing was born on December 4, 1914 and
died on March 1, 2004 in Eupora, MS. She married PF Rushing,
who was born on June 9, 1908 and died on May 10, 1956. They are
buried in Reeds Chapel Cemetery in Webster County in MS. They
had 5 children: Evelyn, Ronald, Polly, Sandra, and Mitchell
i. Mitchel F. “Mickey” Rushing was born on July 25,
1938 and died on December 4, 2017 in Vaiden, MS. He
married Rose Ann Rosamond, who was born on January
20, 1936 in Attala County in MS and died on May 2, 2017
in Vaiden, MS. They are buried in Oakwood Cemetery in
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iii. Ronald Keith “Ronnie” Rushing was born on March
6, 1946 in Montgomery County in MS and died on January
17, 1965 from a car accident. He is buried in Reeds Chapel
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October 8, 1968. She married Allen Darling Haynes, who was born
on December 10, 1913 and died on April 25, 1997 in East Baton
Rouge Parish, LA. They are buried in Masonic Cemetery in
Clinton, LA. They had 4 daughters: Jettye, Othella, Pattye, and
Joyce
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IIh. Ouida Bowen was born on October 3, 1923 in Eupora, MS
and died on November 1, 2020. She married T. Joe Calloway, who
was born on March 20, 1924 and died on January 31, 2015 in
Baton Rouge, LA. They are buried in Greenoaks Memorial Park in
Baton Rouge, LA. They had 3 daughters: Sharon, Glenda, and
Wendy
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III. Mazie Langston was born on April 21, 1974 and died on April 25,
1974. She is buried in Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in
Walthall, MS.
IV. John Bunyan Langston was born on February 12, 1890 and died on
November 3, 1909. He is buried in Sapa Cemetery in Sapa, MS.
V. Lemmil C Langston was born in/around 1891. No other information
could be found.
VI. Troy Elmer Langston SR was born on December 30, 1902 in Sapa,
MS and died on January 1, 1978 in Bessemer, AL. He married Mary Opal
Pearson and had 3 children: Jetty, Martha, and Troy.
VIa. Jettye Louise Langston was born on August 15, 1922 and
died on May 15, 2009. She married Arthur W. Gentry JR, who was
born on November 3, 1922 in Warren County in KY and died on
July 11, 2018 in Jefferson County in AL. They are buried in
Arnold's Chapel United Methodist Cemetery in Bessemer, AL.
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VIb. Martha Langston was born on November 10, 1923 and died
on June 20, 2007. She is buried in Crittenden Memorial Park in
Marion, AK. She married Charles Gilbert Hoover, who was born
on December 10, 1920 in Stanville, KY and died on July 27, 1976.
He is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, TN. They
had 4 children: Charles, Glenda, Vickie, and Richard.
i. Charles Gilbert Hoover JR was born on November 3,
1942 in Memphis, TN and died on November 4, 1981 in
Lafayette, LA. He married Susan LeJeune. They had 4
children: Dawn, Sherrie, Elizabeth, and Charles
ii. Glenda Joyce Hoover Toner was born on December 11,
1947 and died on October 20, 1992. She is buried in
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3a. Frances Ada “Fannie” Langston was born on October 31, 1873 and
died on November 26, 1960 in Timmonsville, SC. She married Elias
Redick Anderson, who was born on December 25, 1867 and died on
October 15, 1942. They are buried in Sparrow Swamp Cemetery in
Timmonsville, SC. They had 6 children: Bessie, Fred, Sid, Harold,
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February 25, 1968 in Florence, SC from uremia according to her
death certificate. She married twice. Her first husband was Jule
June Morris. He was born on September 1, 1893 and died on June
23, 1939 in Effingham, SC from a cerebral hemorrhage, according
to his death certificate. They are buried in Sparrow Swamp
Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC. They had 4 sons: Jim, Thomas,
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died on March 6, 1997. He married Violet Langston, who
was born on September 16, 1920 and died on January 6,
2018. They are buried in Sparrow Swamp Cemetery in
Timmonsville, SC. They had 2 children: Jim and Dianne
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Ib. Thomas Elba Morris was born on October 2, 1917 and
died on April 11, 1967 in Florence, SC. He married Minnie
Bell Friarson, who was born on March 9, 1923 and died on
March 11, 1994. They are buried in Sparrow Swamp
Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.
Ic. J. Wilbur Morris was born on January 18, 1923 and
died on March 9, 1982. He served in the US Army and was
active in WWII. He married Ruth Collins, who was born on
March 18, 1925 and died on August 29, 2001. They are
buried in Sparrow Swamp Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.
Id. Dewey E. Morris was born on September 24, 1935 in
Florence County in SC and died on July 17, 2016 in
Florence, SC. He married Ernestine Roberts, who was born
on November 3, 1936 in Galivants Ferry, SC and died on
September 5, 2023.
Her second husband was Dudley C. Kirby, who was born on
November 16, 1896 and died on March 22, 1965.
II. Fred Lee Anderson was born on October 19, 1901 in
Timmonsville, Sc and died on July 13, 1994 in Florence, SC. He
married Wilma Langston, who was born on October 25, 1901 in
Timmonsville, SC and died on October 19, 1964 in Timmonsville,
SC. They had 3 children: Gladys, Hubert, and Mary.
IIa. Gladys Anderson was born on February 8, 1925 and
died on December 22, 2000. She married JR Stone, who
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Timmonsville, SC.
IIb. Hubert Elias “Bun” Anderson was born on March
17, 1928 and died on November 9, 2015 in Florence, SC.
He served in the US Army and was active in Korea. He
married Bobbie Lou Tomlinson, who was born on May 21,
1933 and died on July 23, 2011. They are buried in
Sparrow Swamp Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC. They had
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i. Milton (Joy) Anderson
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III. Sid Anderson was born on August 28, 1904 and died on July
30, 1905. She is buried in Sparrow Swamp Cemetery in
Timmonsville, SC.
IV. Harold J. Anderson was born on August 20, 1909 and died on
September 7, 1984. He married Alma Sansbury, who was born on
December 20, 1910 and died on January 25, 1967. They are buried
in Sparrow Swamp Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC. They had 3
daughters: Alma, Haroldean, and Mildred.
IVa. Alma Jean Anderson was born on January 7, 1932
and died on October 15, 2021. She is buried in Sparrow
Swamp Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.
IVb. Haroldean Anderson was born on May 5, 1936 and
died on November 12, 2013. She married Cecil “Tommy”
Thomas Sturgeon, who was born on May 26, 1933 and died
on September 18, 2018. They are buried in Grove Hill
Cemetery in Darlington, SC. They had 5 children: Beth,
Chris, Kevin, Sharon and Kyle.
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V. Frances Mae Anderson was born in 1913 and died in 1987.
She married Glennie P. Welch, who was born in 1901 and died in
1971. They are buried in Sparrow Swamp Cemetery in
Timmonsville, SC. They had 10 children: Clifford, Joseph, David,
Judy, Frances, Bobby, Gerald, Randy, Linda, and Dean.
Va. Clifford A. Welch was born on November 26, 1934
and died on March 6, 1976. He is buried in Sparrow
Swamp Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.
Vb. Joseph Dean Welch was born on March 23, 1936 and
died on July 21, 2019. He served in the US Air Force. He is
buried in Sparrow Swamp Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.
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Timmonsville, SC and died on September 1, 2021 in
Florence, SC. He married Catherine Webster. They had two
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Vd. Judy Gayle Welch Britt was born on March 16, 1947
and died on October 9, 2023 in Florence, SC. She is buried
in Sparrow Swamp Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC. She
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1950 and died on April 25, 2002. She is buried in Sparrow
Swamp Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC. She had 3 children:
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VI. Pauline A. Anderson was born on May 19, 1916 in Florence
County in SC and died on August 20, 1992 in Scranton, SC. She
married Richard H. Lee, who was born in 1914 and died in 1985.
They are buried in Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Olanta, SC.
4a. Mary Luvenie Langston was born in 1863 and died on July 27, 1923
in Calvin, OK. She married Esir David Hensley, who was born on June 6,
1856 in Pontotoc, MS and died on November 26, 1914 in Calvin, OK.
They are buried in Calvin Cemetery in Calvin, OK. They had 6 children:
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Splunge, MS and died on March 31, 1946 in Tupelo, OK. He is
buried in Calvin Cemetery in Calvin, OK. He married twice. His
first wife was Willie Aldridge, who was born on October 6, 1886
in Texas and died on August 16, 1929 in Oklahoma. She is buried
in Salt Creek Cemetery in Henryetta, OK. His second wife was
Jacqueline Marie Moore. She was born on February 8, 1907 and
died on January 30, 1997. She is buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in
Sulphur, OK.
II. Nora Lee Hensley was born on December 20, 1890 and died
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Cemetery in Calvin, OK. She married George Francis Hardin, who
was born on June 20, 1894 in Tecumseh, OK and died on
November 9, 1963 in Yountville, CA. He is buried in Rolling Hills
Memorial Park in Richmond, CA. They had 2 children: Mary and
Ralph
IIa. Mary Lee Hardin was born on September 23, 1922
and died on March 9, 1978 in North Richland Hills, TX.
She married twice. Her first husband was George Kinney
Bryant, who was born on March 30, 1920 in Oklahoma and
died on March 9, 1945 in Frankfurt, Germany. He was
killed when he was hit by the radio transmitting set after his
aircraft was hit and going down, according to his bio on
findagrave.com. He is buried in Ardennes American
Cemetery and Memorial in Neuville-en-Condroz,
Arrondissement de Liege, Liege.
Her second husband was Harrison Nelson Thomas, who
was born on July 24, 1909 in Nashville, Arkansas and died
on December 29, 1965 in Scottsboro, AL. Mary and
Harrison are buried in Huntsville Memory Gardens in
Huntsville, AL. They had a son, Ralph.
i. Ralph Nelson Thomas was born in 1946 and
died on June 11, 1962 in Huntsville, AL. He is
buried in Huntsville Memory Gardens in Huntsville,
AL.
IIb. Ralph Preston Hardin was born on January 3, 1924
and died on December 24, 1947 from injuries sustained in a
car accident. He served in the US Marine Corps. He is
buried in Calvin Cemetery in Calvin, OK.
III. Curtis Preston Hensley was born on April 4, 1902 and died
on June 22, 1974. He married Alberta Bass Kessing, who was born
on April 1, 1921 and died on January 11, 1996. They are buried in
Vandalia Cemetery in Porterville, CA.
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in Milan, TN and died on December 26, 1950 in Greenville, MS. She
married Charles Miller Starnes, who was born on December 22, 1867 in
Choctaw County in MS and died on March 7, 1912 in Webster County in
MS. They are buried in New Hope Cemetery in Webster, MS. They had 7
children: Eva, Thera, John M., Mamie, John W., Sallie, and Ethel.
I. Eva S. Starnes was born on March 30, 1898 and died on
September 17, 1969. She married Charles Henry Hawkins, who
was born on April 5, 1895 and died on July 2, 1981. They are
buried in Drew Cemetery in Drew, Mississippi. They had 2
children: Charles and Mary.
Ia. Charles Haven Hawkins was born on February 4,
1920 in Sunflower, MS and died on January 19, 2014 in
Kosciusko, MS. He married Nell Magee, who was born on
July 3, 1919 and died on May 18, 2008. They are buried in
IOOF Cemetery aka Odd Fellows Cemetery in Greenwood,
MS. They had a daughter, Judy.
i. Judy Hawkins was born in/around 1948.
Ib. Mary Frances Hawkins was born on January 31, 1924
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and died on October 5, 1977 in Indianola, MS. She married
Emmett Hershal Ray, who was born on April 18, 1898 in Como,
MS and died on January 16, 1962 in Sunflower, MS. THey are
buried in Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS. They had 6 children:
Edna, Edith, Sara, Juanita, John and Peggy.
IIa. Edna Flora Ray was born on July 18, 1919 in
Sunflower, MS and died on November 10, 1992 in MS. She
married James Belton Moore, who was born on February
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1940 in Ruleville, MS and died on June 23, 1992.
He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in James
Island, SC.
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IIb. Edith Ray was born on July 29, 1921 and died on
October 4, 1991. She married Robert Walter Willingham,
who was born on March 4, 1921 and died on June 5, 1969.
They are buried in Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS.
They had 2 children: Bobbie
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IIc. Sarah Ray was born on November 3, 1922 and died
on November 15, 2009. She married Olge Earl “Chink”
Grimsley, who was born on July 9, 1923 and died on
December 25, 1964. They are buried in Lehrton Cemetery
in Ruleville, MS. They had one son: Michael
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December 4, 1957 and died on April 1, 2005. He is
buried in Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS.
IId. Juanita Geraldine “Neeter” Ray was born on
October 30, 1925 in Ruleville, MS and died on May 1,
2000 in Greenwood, MS. She married Jessie Raymond
“Gaga” Willingham Jr, who was born on September 28,
1926 in Mantee, MS and died on September 5, 2007 in
Cleveland, MS. They are buried in Lehrton Cemetery in
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i. Patricia “Patsy” Lynn Willingham was born on
July 17, 1945 and died on August 26, 1967. She is
buried in Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS.
ii. Ritzi Willingham (Jarvis) Eubanks
iii. Donnie Willingham
IIe. John Starnes Ray was born on May 26, 1927 and died
on January 26, 1982. He served in the US Air Force and
fought in WWII. He married Dorothy Williams, who was
born on March 29, 1931 and died on January 8, 2016. They
are buried in Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS. They had
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ii. Nancy Ray (Mickey) Sellers

IIf. Peggy Regina Ray was born on December 20, 1930
and died on August 21, 1985 in Olmsted, Minnesota. She
married Lawrence Elliot, who was born sometime
in/around 1922.
III. John Miller Starnes was born on May 20, 1901 and died on
September 12, 1942. He is buried in Drew Cemetery in Drew, MS.
IV. Mamie Lee Starnes was born on September 23, 1902 and died
on January 2, 1978. She married Jesse Edwin Hughes, who was
born on November 7, 1902 and died on February 28, 1974. They
are buried in Roundaway Cemetery in Indianola, MS. They had 5
children: Nannie, Thomas, Charles, Ruby and Jesse.
IVa. Nannie Sue Hughes was born on April 22, 1923 in
Drew, MS and died on November 13, 2014 in Mountain
Home, Arkansas. She married James Robert “Straw”
Strawbridge, who was born on October 8, 1920 and died on
July 23, 1960. They had two sons, Norman and James.
i. Norman Hughes Strawbridge was born on
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served in the US Navy. He married Patty Holland
and had 2 children: Timothy and Emily
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IVb. Thomas Edwin Hughes was born on May 17, 1925
and died on December 30, 2012. He served in the US Army
in WWII. He married Josephine Pressgrove, who was born
on November 1, 1927 and died on May 29, 1990. They are
buried in Roundaway Cemetery in Indianola, MS. They had
3 children: Don, Jan, and Terry.
i. Don Hulett Hughes was born on August 24,
1950 and died on April 25, 1951. He is buried in
Roundaway Cemetery in Indianola, MS.
ii. Jan Hughes Stevenswas born on April 15, 1952
and died on August 27, 2014. She had 2 children:
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IVc. Charles Hulett Hughes was born on June 21, 1928
and died on March 19, 2014. He married Willie Anne
“Billie” Ryle, who was born on February 21, 1925 and died
on September 8, 2016. They had 3 children: Ewel, Andrew,
and Charlett
i. Ewel Hulett Hughes was born on January 7,
1959 in Cleveland, MS and died on January 30,
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Cowan. They had two daughters: Amanda and
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ii. Andrew Joseph Hughes was born on July 4,
1961 and died on January 14, 2008. He is buried in
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IVd. Ruby Loyce Hughes was born on February 10, 1931
in Humphreys, MS and died on March 6, 2008 in
Sunflower, MS. She married William Terell “Billy” Floyd,
who was born on March 7, 1930 and died on May 19, 2002.
They are buried in Roundaway Cemetery in Indianola, MS.
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ii. Charlie Floyd

IVe. Jesse Lee Hughes was born on January 30, 1935 and
died on June 3, 1993 in Sunflower, MS. He married
Virginia Tate, who was born on November 17, 1938 in
Lexington, MS and died on July 12, 2019 in Greenwood,
MS. They are buried in Roundaway Cemetery in Indianola,
MS.
V. John W. “Jay Bird” Starnes was born on February 12, 1904
and died on November 9, 1978. He married Lois Earline Carr, who
was born on April 5, 1907 and died on August 8, 2003. They had 4
children: Margaret, Kenneth, John and Harlan
Va. Margaret Yvonne Starnes was born sometime in 1926
and died on August 12, 2015. She is buried in Drew
Cemetery in Drew, MS. She married James McKnight.
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ii. Kenneth McKnight
iii. Jane McKnight (Harris) Ponder

Vb. Kenneth Beaman Starnes was born on June 1, 1930
and died on April 18, 2013. He served in the US Air Force
and was involved in Korea and Vietnam. He married Daisy
Lea Thompson, who was born on September 29, 1932 and
died on June 19, 2020. They are buried in Pine Grove
Baptist Church Cemetery in Rhinehart, LA. They had a
son, Russell.
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18, 1968 and died on May 6, 2019. He is buried in
Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Rhinehart,
LA.
Vc. John W. “Bebo” Starnes was born on November 15,
1931 in Drew, MS and died on August 29, 2011 in
Sunflower, MS.
Vd. Harlan Carr Starnes was born on August 14, 1945
and died on June 11, 1992. He served in the US Army and
was involved in Vietnam. He is buried in Fort Sam Houston
National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX.
VI. Sallie Lou “Sarah” Starnes was born on May 26, 1905 in
Bolivar, MS and died on April 30, 1994 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She married James Ebb White, who was born on February 4, 1905
in Cleveland, Arkansas and died on January 10, 2000 in Bradley,
Arkansas. They are buried in Willoughby Cemetery in Warren,
Arkansas. They had Kathryn, Martha, James, Vivian, Jane, Gene,
Joyce and Mary.
VIa. Kathryn White was born on September 2, 1927 in
Warren, Arkansas and died on July 26, 2018 in Plano, TX.
She married Glendon William Garner, who was born on
November 16, 1927 in Kingsland, Arkansas and died on
May 30, 2013 in Dallas, TX. They had 2 children: Steven
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VIb. Martha White Murray was born in/around 1930 in
Arkansas
VIc. James White was born in/around 1931
VId. Vivian Sue White was born on August 9, 1932 in
Star City, Arkansas and died on April 27, 2006 in
Shreveport, LA. He married Ralph Brillark Golsby, who
was born on February 18, 1919 in Laran, LA and died on
February 9, 2004 in Shreveport, LA. They are buried in
Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Red Chute, LA.
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18, 1954 in Dallas, TX.
ii. Mary Alice “Mimi Paige” Golsby was born on
February 5, 1965 in Shreveport, LA and died on
December 15, 2000 in Asheville, NC. SHe is buried
in Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Red
Chute, LA.
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iv. Rebecca Golsby married Forrest Gregg Jr
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VII. Ethel Starnes was born on February 2, 1907 in Clarkson, MS
and died on April 13, 1981. She married Owen Clyde Burns, who
was born on June 3, 1907 in Kosciusko, MS and died on May 16,
1968 in Indianola, MS. They are buried in Oakwood Cemetery in
Lowell, Michigan. They had 4 children: Owen, William, Otis and
Annie
VIIa. Owen Burns Jr was born in/around 1928 in
Mississippi. No other information was found.
VIIb. William Lawrence Burns was born on February 6,
1929 and died on December 7, 2000.
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VIId. Annie Ruth Burns was born on June 14, 1936 in
Cleveland, MS and died on March 14, 2001. She married
Edwin James Felling, who was born on July 21, 1932. They
had a daughter, Tina.
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6a. Fred Iverson Langston was born on July 4, 1880 in Mathiston, MS
and died on January 8, 1922 in Mathiston, MS. He married Bessie Lee
Bridges, who was born on May 9, 1885 in Sapa, MS and died on April 4,
1981 in Webster, MS. They are buried in Sapa Cemetery in Sapa, MS.
They had 6 children: Lettye, Lottie, Mary, Lucine, John and Dorris
I. Lettye Langston was born on November 20, 1906 in Webster
County in Mississippi and died on June 19, 1957 in Webster
County in Mississippi. She married Otho Thomas Perkins, who
was born on December 16, 1902 and died on July 9, 1962. They
are buried in Clarkson Cemetery in Fame, MS. They had 4
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Ia. Thomas Lee Perkins was born on August 2, 1926 in
Webster, MS and died on May 9, 1973 in Webster, MS. He
is buried in Clarkson Cemetery in Fame, MS.
Ib. Novello Nordeen Perkins was born on August 14,
1930 and died on April 24, 2005. He served in the US Air
Force and was involved in Korea. He married Lillian Joan
Rowlen, who was born on October 13, 1934 and died on
July 6, 2002. They are buried in Clarkson Cemetery in
Fame, MS.
Ic. Rachel C. Perkins was born sometime in 1942 in MS.
Id. Benny S. Perkins was born sometime in 1944 in MS.
II. Lottie Langston was born sometime in/around 1909 in
Mississippi.
III. Mary Mabel Langston was born on April 4, 1911 in Webster,
MS and died on April 1, 2003 in Iuka, MS. She married Dewey E.
Stewart, who was born on February 14, 1898 in Webster, MS and
died on December 28, 1976 in Mathiston, MS. They are buried in
Clarkson Cemetery in Fame, MS. They had 2 daughters: Mary and
Sarah.
IIIa. Mary Inez Stewart was born sometime in 1936 in
Mississippi. She married Thomas Leon West, who was
born sometime in 1937.
IIIb. Sarah Lee Stewart was born on January 9, 1938 in
Mississippi and died on June 15, 1992 in Knoxville, TN.
She married Wayne Rose.
IV. Doris Langston was born on August 5, 1919 and died on
October 26, 2000. She married Walter Anderson “Joe” Burchfield,
who was born on March 22, 1921 and died on May 27, 2001. He
served in the US Air Force and was active in WWII, Korea, and
Vietnam. They are buried in West Tennessee State Veterans
Cemetery in Memphis, TN.
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V. Lucine Langston was born on September 4, 1913 and died on
November 24, 1941 in Memphis, TN. She married William Marvin
Burchfield, who was born on September 16, 1913 and died on May
19, 1993. They are buried in Haven of Rest Cemetery in Gig
Harbor, WA.
VI. John Langston was born in/around 1916.
9D. The ninth child of John and Susannah Rodgers was Francis Eli Rodgers. He
was born on October 21, 1839 in Kingstree, SC and died on March 26, 1890 in
Florence, SC. He married Mary Frances Hicks, who was born on February 17,
1842 and died on August 21, 1885. They are buried in Casselman Cemetery in
Lake City, SC. They had 10 children: Julia, Daniel, Margaret, John, David, Mary,
Corene, Posthuma, Floy, and Olive.
1a. Julia Alice Rodgers was born on November 30, 1860 in Kingstree,
SC and died on March 16, 1941 in Timmonsville, SC. She married
Thomas Lester Benton, who was born on March 11, 1858 and died on July
20, 1928. They are buried in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Sardis,
SC. They had 8 children: Fannie, Bertha, Herbert, Cary, Minnie, Alice,
Luther, and Dorothy.
I. Rachel Frances “Fannie” Benton was born on May 19, 1887
and died on October 15, 9142. She married Stephen Benjamin
Anderson, who was born on December 25, 1881 and died on
August 17, 1944. They had 3 children: Dessie, Percy and Eloise.
Ia. Dessie Mae Anderson was born on January 29, 1908
and died on July 7, 1991. She married Jesse Berry Wiggins,
who was born on April 8, 1899 and died on April 12, 1982.
They are buried in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery in
Florence, SC.
Ib. Percy Benjamin Anderson was born July 27, 1912 in
Sardis, SC and died on February 8, 1998 in Conway, SC.
He married Jessie Elizabeth Langston, who was born on
October 23, 1913 in Florence, SC and died on July 23,
2003 in Conway, SC. They are buried in Elim Baptist
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i. Martha Louise Anderson was born on October
18, 1957 and died on May 14, 1958. She is buried in
Elim Baptist Church Cemetery in Elim, SC.
ii. James Benjamin Anderson
Ic. Eloise Anderson was born on June 5, 1914 and died on
February 22, 1992. She married George Lovic Ham, who
was born on January 28, 1909 and died on November 22,
1983. They are buried in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery
in Sardis, SC. They had twin daughters: Frances and Infant
Daughter
i. Frances Rachel Ham was born on June 8, 1946
in Florence, SC and died on January 30, 2000.
ii. Infant Daughter Ham was born on June 8, 1946
and died the same day. She is buried in Sardis
Baptist Church Cemetery in Sardis, SC.
II. Bertha E. Benton was born in September of 1888 and died in
1976. She married James R. Govro, who was born in 1869 and
died in 1938. They are buried in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery
in Sardis, SC.
III. Herbert Lester Benton was born on March 10, 1890 in
Timmonsville, SC and died on February 17, 1952 in Sardis, SC. He
married Modena Lula Truett, who was born on July 8, 1892 in
Darlington, SC and died on December 2, 1980 in Florence, SC.
They are buried in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Sardis, SC.
They had 4 children: Infant Son, Don, Marjorie, and Jeanette.
IIIa. Infant Son Benton was born and died on September
7, 1918. He is buried in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in
Sardis, SC.
IIIb. Don Alwin Benton was born on December 9, 1919 in
Florence County in SC and died on December 6, 1994 in
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20, 1922 and died on January 26, 1988. They are buried in
Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had a
daughter: Clista.
i. Clista C. Benton was born in/around 1949
IIIc. Marjorie Benton was born on September 1, 1922 and
died on October 8, 1923. She is buried in Sardis Baptist
Church Cemetery in Sardis, SC.
IIId. Rachel Benton Taylor was born in/around 1925.
IIIe. Jeanette “Jean” Benton was born on July 5, 1927 in
Sardis, SC and died on November 16, 2016 in York, VA.
She married John H. Redpath III, who was born on March
26, 1925 and died on July 4, 2011. He served in the US
Army and was involved in WWII. They are buried in
Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, VA. They had
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IV. Cary Eli Benton was born on June 16, 1892 in Florence
County in SC and died on January 1, 1975 in Florence, SC. He
married twice. His first wife was Ruth White, who was born on
October 18, 1891 and died on February 19, 1934. They had a
daughter, Merita.

IVa. Merita Benton was born on April 21, 1925 in
Florence County in SC and died on July 26, 2017. She
married Charles William “Bill” Hammond. He was born on
April 23, 1925 in Timmonsville, SC and died on August 8,
2007. He served in the US Navy and was involved in
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i. Cary Eli Hammond was born on February 8,
1952 and died on January 1, 1987. He is buried in
Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Sardis, SC.
ii. Belinda Ann Hammond was born on January
29, 1953 and died on May 7, 2014. She is buried in
Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Sardis, SC.
iii. Charles William Hammond was born on
March 27, 1962 and died on October 1, 2017. He is
buried in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Sardis,
SC.
His second wife was Bessie McElveen, who was born on
December 21, 1900 and died on May 19, 1988. All three are buried
in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Sardis, SC.
V. Minnie Elese Benton was born on April 12, 1896 and died on
November 14, 1979. She married Spirious Lonnie Anderson, who
was born on November 11, 1889 and died on October 28, 1978.
They had 3 children: Aldrich, Dorothy, and Marion.
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Vb. Dorothy Anderson was born on November 2, 1924 in
Cades, SC and died on December 12, 2017 in Florence, SC.
She married William Carothers Walkup, who was born on
July 24, 1922 and died on June 26, 2005. They are buried
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VI. Alice Julia Benton was born on May 25, 1898 in
Timmonsville, Sc and died on November 8, 1962 in Florence, SC.
She married Roland Rhett Purvis, who was born on August 9, 1894
and died on March 8, 1938. They are buried in Elim Baptist
Church Cemetery in Elim, SC. They had 3 children: Louise,
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VIa. Louise Purvis was born on December 31, 1928 and
died on March 19, 2017. She married Harry Adolphus
Davidson, who was born on December 31, 1927 and died
on June 30, 2008. They are buried in Mount Hope
Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had 3 children: Rhett,
Rhonda and Rita.
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ii. Rhonda Davidson (Len) Hutchinson
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VIc. Freida Caroline Purvis was born on June 11, 1932
and died on October 6, 1935. She is buried in Elim Baptist
Church Cemetery in Elim, SC.
VII. Luther Leroy Benton was born on August 3, 1901 and died
on March 30, 1954. He married Mary Emma Durant, who was
born on December 21, 1902 and died on December 3, 1987. They
are buried in Lake City Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
VIII. Osa Dorothy Benton was born on February 23, 1905 and
died on July 6, 1983. She married Raleigh Lloyd Jones, who was
born on February 19, 1894 and died on July 8, 1956. They are
buried in Byrd Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.
2a. Daniel Martin Rogers (Rodgers) was born on December 22, 1864
and died on August 30, 1950. He changed the spelling of his name to
Rogers. He died from pulmonary embolism. He married Emma Frances
Nexsen, who was born on June 2, 1868 and died on November 29, 1940.
They are buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Summerton, SC. They had 4
children: Essie, Cecile, Samuel and Mildred.
I. Essie Rogers was born on September 29, 1894 and died on May
19, 1978. She married Lucian A. Broadway, who was born on July
16, 1889 and died on January 22, 1931. They are buried in
Evergreen Cemetery in Summerton, SC. They had 2 daughters:
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Ia. Clara Frances “Taddy” Broadway was born on May
14, 1921 and died on April 8, 1991.
Ib. Margaret Evelyn Broadway was born on October 28,
1922 and died on June 20, 1965. She is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery in Summerton, SC. She married George Leland
Smith Sr, who was born on September 12, 1923 and died
on December 8, 1999. He is buried in Manning Cemetery
in Manning, SC.
II. Cecile Rogers was born on September 27, 1896 and died on
May 13, 1945. She married Herman Stanley Parish, who was born
on September 5, 1892 and died on January 1, 1963. They are
buried in Maning Cemetery in Manning, SC.
III. Samuel Emory Rogers Sr was born on January 29, 1902 and
died on December 15, 1976. He married Edna Eloise Plowden,
who was born on July 20, 1905 and died on February 25, 1975.
They are buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Summerton, SC. They
had 2 children: Edna and Samuel
IIIa. Edna Frances Rogers was born on January 12, 1934
in Manning, SC and died on January 15, 2023 in Manning,
SC. She married William Winn Rowe, who was born on
August 2, 1932. She is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in
Summerton, SC and he has a plot beside her.
IIIb. Samuel Emory “Buddy” Rogers Jr was born on
November 30, 1935 and died on May 4, 2004. He married
Catherine Marie Scheibler, who was born on February 28,
1938 in Raleigh, NC and died on June 23, 2022 in Trent
Woods, NC. They are buried in Evergreen Cemetery in
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IV. Mildred Rogers was born on April 6, 1905 and died on July
25, 1981. She married Lamar Dubose Sr, who was born on
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children: Samuel and William.
IVa. Samuel Lamar Dubose was born on June 16, 1930
and died on November 24, 1996. He served in the US
Army and was involved in the Korean war. He is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery in Summerton, SC.
IVb. William Rogers Dubose was born on May 22, 1939
in Summerton, SC and died on March 21, 1996. He served
in the US Army. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in
Summerton, SC. He married Betty Dubose and had 2
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ii. William Rogers “Bill” Dubose Jr was born on
March 10, 1971 in Manning, SC and died on
September 3, 2009. He married Amy Louise
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3a. Margaret “Maggie” Jane Rodgers was born on April 14, 1867 in
Kingstree, SC and died on December 27, 1954 in Pamplico, SC. She
married William Henry Weaver, who was born on February 24, 1862 and
died on January 22, 1940. They are buried in Union Baptist Church
Cemetery in Hannah, SC. They had 9 children: Franklin, Henry, Flossie,
Birtie, Grace, John, Maggie, Leon, Wallace and Mary.
I. Franklin Eli Weaver Sr was born on March 28, 1889 in Lake
Township, SC and died on December 4, 1962 in Florence, SC. He
married Italene Poston, who was born on July 30, 1891 in Hannah,
SC and died on July 1, 1979 in Florence, SC. They are buried in
Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Hannah, SC. They had 2
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married Carolyn Hilda Richardson, who was born
in/around 1935.
Ib. Pinckney Alexander Weaver was born on December
20, 1930 in Hannah, SC and died on March 31, 2011 in
Hannah, SC. He served in the US Air Force and fought in
Korea. He is buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery in
Hannah, SC.
II. Henry Grady Weaver was born on October 19, 1890 in
Kingstree, SC and died on December 11, 1945 in Florence, SC. He
married three times. His first wife was Marie Kennedy. She was
born in April of 1890 and died in 1922. She is buried in Lake City
Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had one daughter together:
Mildred.
IIa. Mildred Weaver was born on December 14, 1918 and
died on February 1, 1993. She married William Parham
Galloway, who was born on August 10, 1909 and died on
October 11, 1997. They are buried in Live Oak Memorial
Gardens in Charleston, SC. They had 2 daughters: Betty
and Carolyn.
i. Betty Marie Galloway was born in/around 1935.
ii. Carolyn A. Galloway was born in/around 1937.
His second wife was Sallie Rowell. She was born on October 8,
1899 and died on October 20, 1928. She is buried in Mount Hope
Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had 2 sons together, Henry and
Infant Son.
IIb. Henry Grady “HG” Weaver Jr was born on
December 29, 1923 and died on October 9, 1974. He
served in the US Navy. He married Bernice C. Weaver and
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IIc. Infant Son Weaver was born in and died in 1928.
His third wife was Kate Cusack. She was born on June 23, 1913 in
Pamplico, SC and died on November 11, 1997 in Florence, SC.
She is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had
one son together: Jerry.
IId. Jerry Ronald Weaver was born on June 17, 1934 and
died on May 22, 1966 from drowning in the Illinois River
when his boat capsized after hitting a floating log. He
married Joan Adams. He is buried in Mount Hope
Cemetery in Florence, SC.
III. Flossie Ola Weaver was born on September 10, 1892 in
Kingstree, SC and died on August 27, 1985 in Cornelia, NC. She
married Jesse Clifton Rogers Sr, who was born on August 19, 1889
and died on December 28, 1966. They are buried in Greenlawn
Memorial Park Cemetery in Wilmington, NC. They had 6 children:
Jessie, Elizabeth, William, Jesse, Marion, and Carol.
IIIa. Jessie “Flossie” Ernestine Rogers was born on
September 5, 1918 in Mercer County in West Virginia and
died on February 13, 2015 in High Point, NC. She married
Joseph Lee Rochelle Sr, who was born on September 24,
1912 in Wilmington, NC and died on June 24, 2005 in
Wilmington, NC. They had 3 children: Sherry, Julia and
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1937 in Wilmington, NC and died on May 12, 2011
in Chapel Hill, NC. She married William Lawrence
Harrison Sr. They had 4 children: William, Leigh,
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Glenn Covington who was born in/around 1927.
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1949. He married Pamela Lynne Moore, who was
born on February 14, 1955. They had 2 children:
Matthew and Jennifer.

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IIIb. Elizabeth Weaver Rogers was born on July 24, 1920
and died on April 11, 1970 in Wilmington, NC. She
married Wilbur Eugene Goodwin, who was born on
September 29, 1915 and died on March 14, 1977. They are
buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in
Wilmington, NC. They had 4 children: Barbara, Teresa,
William and Wilbur.
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i. Barbara Jean Goodwin was born on January 10,
1942 in Florence, SC and died on December 11,
2000 in Wilmington, NC. She married Walter
Frederick Shepard Jr, who was born on April 4,
1941 and died on January 28, 2002. They are buried
in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in
Wilmington, NC. They had one daughter: Sheri
ia. Sheri Lynn Shepard was born in
November of 1959 in New Hanover, NC.
ii. Wilbur Eugene Goodwin Jr was born on March
19, 1948 in Beaufort, NC.
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IIIc. William Augustus Rogers was born on October 8,
1922 in Columbia, SC and died on April 17, 1997 in
Wilmington, NC. He married Nancy Lou Wise, who was
born on April 15, 1929 in Goldsboro, NC and died on
October 20, 2012 in Wilmington, NC. They are buried in
Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Wilmington, NC.
They had a daughter: Ola
i. Ola Suzanne Rogers was born in November of
1947 in New Hanover, NC.
IIId. Jessie Clifton Rogers Jr was born on August 8, 1924
and died on October 4, 2004. He served in the US Navy
and fought in WWII. He married Norma Mitchell, who was
born on January 24, 1927 and died on April 5, 1974. They
are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC.
IIIe. Marion Eugene “Tinkey” Rogers was born on
September 8, 1927 in Wilmington, NC and died on May 23,
1998 in New Hanover, NC. He married Sarah Nancy
Gurganious, who was born on September 19, 1933 and died
on September 16, 2020. They are buried in Greenlawn
Memorial Park Cemetery in Wilmington, NC. They had
one daughter: Nancy
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IIIf. Carol Ray Rogers was born on December 24, 1932
and died on August 14, 2017. He married Joyce Campbell.
She was born on January 2, 1936. He is buried in Mount
Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC and she has a plot beside
him.
IV. Birtie Esther Weaver was born on November 10, 1894 and
died on April 8, 1973. She is buried in Tisdale Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC. She married Charlie Aiken Osborne, who was born
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Drucilla Cook. They had 2 children: Francis and Dorothy
IVa. Francis Marion Osborne was born on May 9, 1934
and died on July 13, 1935. He is buried in Thomas
Cemetery in Olanta, SC.
IVb. Dorothy Lee Osborne was born on August 18, 1936
and died on April 14, 2015. She married Samuel Wesley
Tisdale, who was born on October 23, 1928 and died on
September 9, 1997. They are buried in Tisdale Cemetery in
Kingstree, SC. They had an infant daughter.
i. Infant Daughter Tisdale was born and died on
August 8, 1957. She is buried in Tisdale Cemetery
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Township, SC and died on October 27, 1983 in North Charleston,
SC. She married Charles Day Tomkinson Sr, who was born on
February 12, 1893 in Danville City, VA and died on August 6,
1970 in Charleston, SC. They are buried in Carolina Memorial
Park in North Charleston, SC. They had 6 children: Geraldine,
Grace, Charles, Bassaraba, Colleen, and Rayold.
Va. Geraldine Emma Tomkinson was born on February
23, 1916 in Lake City, SC and died on September 4, 2003.
She married Nomran Alfred Mathisen, who was born on
May 1, 1914 in Charleston, SC and died on September 13,
1969 in Charleston, SC. They are buried in Saint James
Episcopal Church Cemetery in James Island, SC. They had
3 children: Norman, Charles and Christine
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August 14, 1938 and died on August 27, 2016 in
Union, NC. He is buried in Lakeland Memorial
Park in Monroe, NC. He married Margie Thompson
and had 2 daughters: Pamela and Teresa.

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Vb. Grace Oleese Tomkinson was born on July 27, 1917
in Norfolk, VA and died on April 21, 2006 in Charleston,
SC. She married Ely Edward Driggers Sr, who was born on
May 16, 1914 in Moncks Corner, SC and died on
November 8, 1998 in North Charleston, SC. They are
buried in Carolina Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC.
They had 5 children: Grace, Edward, Martha, Cynthia and
Catherine.
i. Grace Patricia Driggers was born on February
18, 1940 in Charleston, SC and died on December
8, 2020 in Texas. She married Bobby Ralph Ezell
on June 1, 1974. They had 3 daughters: Natalie,
Lisa and Angie.
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ii. Edward “Eddie” Ely Driggers Jr was born on
December 9, 1953 and died on June 24, 2023. He
married Lennis Beach, who was born on June 11,
1956 and died on November 28, 2021. They are
buried in Carolina Memorial Park in North
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one son: Bobby.
iva. Bobby L. Hiott Jr married Heather
Marie Hohnerlein. She was born on March
15, 1980 in Savannah, GA and died on
February 3, 2013. She is buried in Lower
Black Creek Cemetery in Ellabell, GA.
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Lamar Miller was born on December 1, 1946 and
died on October 24, 2011. He is buried in Carolina
Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC. She has a
plot beside him. They had 2 daughters: Rhonda and
Monica
va. Rhonda Miller (Aaron) Taylor
vb. Monica Miller (Craig) Hossele
Vc. Charles Day Tomkinson was born on October 10,
1919 in Lake City, SC and died on January 13, 1997 in
Henrico, VA. He served in the US Navy and fought in
WWII. He married Ann Graves Wester, who was born on
July 15, 1922 and died on November 20, 2001. They are
buried in Washington Memorial Park and Mausoleums.
Vd. Bassaraba “Tommie” Tomkinson was born on
August 20, 1925 and died on December 20, 2020. She
married Laurel Chapin Hogle, who was born on February
18, 1926 and died on April 23, 1999. They are buried in
Senecaville Cemetery in Senecaville, OH. They had 3
children: Crystal, Laura and Laurel.
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Ve. Colleen Harriett Tomkinson was born on March 14,
1928 in Charleston, SC and died on June 30, 2016. She
married Charles Edward Johnson, who was born on
September 25, 1927 and died on March 3, 2015. He served
in the US Air Force and fought in WWII, Korea, and
Vietnam. They are buried in Saint James Episcopal Church
Cemetery in James Island, SC. They had 4 children:
Charles, Stephen Thomas, and Jana.
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iii. Thomas Clayton Johnson was born on August
27, 1962 in Morristown, NJ and died on March 6,
2021. He is buried in Saint James Episcopal Church
Cemetery in James Island, SC. He married Stacey
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Vf. Rayold Clayton Tomkinson was born on July 11,
1930 and died on March 5, 1996 in Cape Canaveral, FL. He
is buried in Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC.
He served in the US Air Force and fought in Korea and
Vietnam.
VI. John McNair Weaver was born on March 5, 1900 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on July 20, 1982 in Roxboro,
NC. He married twice. His first wife was Edith Maude Evans. She
was born on October 7, 1902 in Florence County in SC and died on
May 28, 1982 in Linden, TX. She is buried in Turkey Creek
Cemetery in Hughes Springs, TX. They had 6 sons and 3
daughters: Robin, Billy, John, Paul, Micheal, Mary, Ponnie, and
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VIa. Mary Evelyn Weaver was born on August 16, 1922
in Effingham, SC and died on August 29, 2018. She
married William Francis Scott, who was born on March 12,
1920 and died on March 15, 2003. They are buried in
Union Methodist Cemetery in Georgetown County in SC.
They had 5 children: Roland, Robert, James, Carol and
Helen.
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iii. William James Scott was born on October 6,
1953 and died on December 15, 1991. He was
buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in
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VIb. Evans McNair Weaver was born on August 14, 1924
in Bennettsville, SC and died on June 24, 2012 in Andrews,
SC. He married Eunice Edna Budd, who was born on
January 21, 1934 and died on August 16, 2021. They are
buried in Sampit United Methodist Cemetery in
Georgetown, SC. They had 5 children: Micheal, James,
David, Richard and Lois
i. Michael Evans Weaver was born on May 2,
1959 in Georgetown, SC and died on February 5,
2007 in DeLand, FL. He is buried in Piney Forest
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
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VIc. Ponnie Onita Weaver was born on October 11, 1926
in Bennettsville, SC and died on June 15, 2015 in Brazoria
County in TX. She married Rafel Bailey Sr. He was born
on September 2, 1922 and died on February 11, 1993 in
Sweeny, TX. He served in the US Army and fought in
WWII. They are buried in Sweeny Cemetery in Sweeny,
TX. They had 6 children: Virginia, Rafel, Aaron, Rebecca,
Jerry and Edith.
i. Virginia Lee “Jenny” Bailey was born on
October 27, 1945 in Dallas County in TX and died
on May 11, 2014 in Angleton, TX. She married
twice. She and her first husband, Michael Eugene
Anderson, had 3 children: Michael, Ronald and
Tammy.
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Burket. He was born on January 8, 1941 and died
January 5, 2015. They are buried in Sweeny
Cemetery, Sweeny, TX.
ii. Rafel Bailey Jr was born on October 6, 1946 in
Dallas, TX and died on December 26, 2022. He
married Donna Beth Wells, who was born on July
20, 1947 and died on June 5, 2014. They are buried
in Sweeny Cemetery in Sweeny, TX. They had 3
children: Douglas, Darren and Hollie
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1948 and died on March 30, 2023. He is buried in
Sweeny Cemetery in Sweeny, TX. He married
twice: His first wife was Shirley Cameron. They
had 3 children together: Michelle, James and Sara
Beth.
iiia. Michelle Leah Bailey was born on
November 27, 1973 in Harris, TX. She
married Shan Edward Dybala on January 22,
1993. They had 2 children: Derrek and
Devin.
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October 21, 1994 in Matagorda, TX.
iiib. James Aaron Bailey was born on
January 31, 1978 in Brazoria, TX.
iiic. Sara Beth Bailey was born on July 8,
1980 in Brazoria, TX.
His second marriage was to Lola F. Vickery
iv. Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Bailey was born on
March 28, 1951 in Dickens, TX. She married John
George Guillott on March 20, 1970. They had 2
children: Christine and Marsha.
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December 13, 1971 in Brazoria, TX.
vb. Marsha Loraine Guillott was born on
November 30, 1972 in Brazoria, TX. She
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December 26, 1993 in Galveston,
TX.
v. Jerry Don Bailey was born on December 13,
1953 in Harris, TX. He married twice. He first
married Janet Elaine Grenard. They had 2 children:
Jeffrey and Jared.
va. Jeffrey Allen Bailey was born on April
16, 1974 in Harris, TX. He married Diana
Loretta Davis and had 3 children: Jerome,
Jacaro, and Brittany
-Jerome Allen Bailey was born on
July 9, 1988 in Harris, TX.
-Jacaro Bailey was born on
February 13, 1991 in Harris, TX.
-Brittany Diane Bailey was born on
April 9, 1996 in Harris, TX.
vb. Jared Dean Bailey was born on March
8, 1977 in Harris, TX.
Jerry Don’s second wife was Sherri Gay
Nolkamper. They had a daughter together: Julie
vc. Julie Ann Bailey was born on April 3,
1981 in Harris, TX. She had a daughter,
Katelyn.
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May 16, 1997 in Harris, TX.
vi. Edith Anne Bailey was born on March 18, 1960
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November 4, 1980 in Jackson, TX. He
married Lisa Beth Valigura, who was born
on January 16, 1981 and died on March 16,
2018. She is buried in Saint Anthony
Catholic Church Cemetery in Columbus,
TX.
vib. Leeanne Hastins was born on
September 28, 1982 in Brazoria, TX.
VId. Peggy Weaver Bishop was born in/around 1930.
VIe. Paul Reynard Weaver was born on November 10,
1931 in Florence, SC and died on November 24, 2008 in
Longview, TX. He served in the US Air Force and was
involved in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He is buried in
Turkey Creek Cemetery in Hughes Springs, TX. He had 3
children: Jonathan, Ann and Toni
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VIf. Billy Weaver was born in/around 1935. He married
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VIh. John Andrew Weaver was born on October 5, 1938
and died on February 9, 2018 in Pauline, SC. He retired
from the US Air Force. He married Margaret Hartmann.
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1908 and died on May 22, 1996. She is buried beside him in
Burchwood Cemetery in Roxboro, NC.
VII. Maggie Lee Weaver was born on March 25, 1902 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on June 17, 1989 in Florence
County in SC. She married Burton Levin Rogers. He was born on
March 28, 1892 in Marion County in SC and died on February 10,
1980 in Pamplico, SC. They are buried in Union Baptist Church
Cemetery in Hannah, SC. They had 6 children: David, Joseph,
Mary, Jeanette, Joyce and Shelby.
VIIa. David Oliver Rogers was born on October 11, 1925
in Hyman, SC and died on September 28, 1993 in Florence
County in SC. He served in the US Army and was involved
in WWII. He married Dorothy Marie Jones. She was born
on November 16, 1925 in Manton, Michigan and died on
October 11, 1994 in Florence County in SC. They are
buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Hannah, SC.
VIIb. Joseph Earl Rogers Sr was born on August 4, 1930
in Hannah, SC and died on December 15, 1999 in Florence,
SC. He served in the US Army and received the Purple
Heart and Bronze Star for his part in the Korean War. He
married Ramona Gause. They had 3 children: Joseph, Faye
and Susan
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VIIc. Mary Rogers Welsh was born in/around 1928
VIId. Letha Jeanette Rogers was born in 1932. She
married William Hearne, who was born in 1931 and died in
2004. He is buried in Garden of Devotion Cemetery in
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i. Shawn Patrick Hearne was born on September
20, 1971 and died on July 26, 1975. He is buried in
Garden of Devotion in Johnsonville, SC.
VIIe. Joyce Rogers Davis was born in/around 1935.
VIIf. Shelby Jane Rogers Edwards was born in/around
1938.
VIII. Leon Oliver Weaver was born on December 15, 1904 in
Kingstree, SC and died on July 14, 1991 in New York, NY. He
served in the US Air Force and was involved in WWII. He married
Norma Ruth Thompson, who was born on November 10, 1909 in
Florence County in SC and died on February 25, 1995. They are
buried in Eaddy-Ford Cemetery North in Johnsonville, SC. They
had 2 sons: Leon and Robert
VIIIa. Leon Edgar Weaver was born on November 1,
1928 and died on May 25, 2009. He served in the US Navy
and was involved in WWII. He is buried in Florence
National Cemetery in Florence, SC.
VIIIb. Robert Heyward Weaver Sr was born on April 26,
1930 and died on January 14, 2005. He served in the US
Navy and was involved in the Korean War. He married
Lorraine A. Beaumier, who was born on March 14, 1935
and died on March 22, 1997. They are buried in the
Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne,
Massachusetts. They had a daughter, Linda.
i. Linda Ann Weaver Noonan was born on July
26, 1960 and died on April 28, 2007. She is buried
in Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton,
Massachusetts.
IX. Wallace Legrand Weaver was born on October 25, 1907 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on August 22, 1974 in
Pamplico, SC. He married Audrey Poston, who was born on
September 2, 1912 in Salem, SC and died on December 22, 2001.
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William, and Yvonne.
IXa. Davis Legrand Weaver was born on January 20,
1929 and died on February 28, 2002. He married Hazel
Marlowe, who was born on March 2, 1931 and died on
February 15, 1994. They had 6 children: Robert, Dean,
Davis, Maurice, Stewart and Ann.
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born on October 30, 1951 and died on April 19,
2023. She is buried in Poston Memorial Cemetery
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September 12, 1930 in Pamplico, SC and died on March 1, 2017 in
Columbia, SC. She married James “JJ” Mitcheom Sr, who was
born on March 3, 1929 in Milton, FL and died on August 7, 2001
in Charleston, SC. They are buried in Midway Cemetery in
Hemingway, SC. They had 4 children: Imogene, Jimmy, Debbie
and Julie.
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IXc. Lesley Howard Weaver was born on January 27,
1933 in Florence County in SC and died on July 29, 2018.
He married Rebecca Hyman, who was born on September
7, 1938. He is buried in Mount Zion Cemetery in Pamplico,
SC. Rebecca has a plot beside him there.
IXd. Wardie Jewel Weaver Stone was born on April 15,
1935 in Hannah, SC and died on February 1, 1972 from a
car accident. She married James Kenneth Stone. He was
born in 1936 and died in 1991. They are buried in Poston
Memorial Cemetery in Pamplico, SC. They had a daughter:
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1938 and died on December 10, 2021. He married
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IXf. William “Billy” Henry Weaver was born on January
21, 1940 and died on May 2, 2021 in Myrtle Beach, SC. He
married Judy McComb, who was born on August 12, 1941
and died on June 23, 1990. They are buried in Hebron
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on February 14, 1980. She is buried in Poston Memorial
Cemetery in Pamplico, SC.
X. Mary Evelyn Weaver was born on October 8, 1910 in
Florence, SC and died on May 8, 1911 in Lake City, SC. She is
buried in Lake City First Baptist Church Cemetery in Lake City,
SC.
4a. John Friarson Rodgers was born on September 1, 1869 in Kingstree,
SC and died on November 9, 1930 in Waycross, GA from septicemia
according to his death certificate. He married Susan Elizabeth Lee, who
was born on December 31, 1877 in Kingstree, SC and died on July 7, 1959
in Oldsmar, FL. They are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in Albany, GA.
They had 6 children: Robert, Myrtle, Frances, John, Gladys, and Carmen
I. Robert Eli Rodgers was born on January 17, 1912 in Leary, GA
and died on March 21, 1930 in Dougherty, GA from influenza and
lobar pneumonia. He is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in Albany,
GA.
II. Myrtle Annie Rodgers was born on March 4, 1895 in
Florence, SC and died on April 27, 1977 in Oldsmar, FL. She
married twice. She first married Angus Taunton, who was born on
June 26, 1884 in Freeport, FL and died on March 22, 1932 in
Caryville, FL. He is buried in Hatcher Cemetery in Freeport, FL.
They had 7 children: Angus, Sara, Ruth, Lila, Beatrice, Hilda and
James.
IIa. Angus Taunton Jr was born on June 5, 1916 in
Hosford, FL and died on May 10, 1985 in Tampa, FL.
IIb. Sara Elizabeth Taunton was born on July 14, 1918 in
Hosford, FLa nd died on January 10, 1991 in Liberty, FL.
She married Aubrey Luther “Bill” Hendrix, who was born
on February 14, 1911 in Alabama and died on February 2,
1980 in Tallahassee, FL. They are buried in Oakland
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i. William Richard Hendrix was born on March 5,
1940 and died on December 14, 2005. He married
Nancy Lee Ratley, who was born on August 17,
1942 and died on April 29, 2021. They are buried in
Brooksville Cemetery in Brooksville, FL. They had
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ii. Arthur G. Hendrix was born on January 30,
1959 and died on February 23, 2016 due to injuries
sustained in a vehicle accident. He is buried in
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IIc. Ruth Evelyn Taunton was born on December 31,
1919 in Hosford, FL and died on June 30, 1999. She is
buried in Sanders Cemetery in Hosford, FL. She married
twice. Her first husband was Oliver Jesse Harris, who was
born on May 5, 1913 and died on February 23, 1985. He is
buried in Woodville Cemetery in Woodville, FL. They had
one son: Joe
i. Joe Angust Harris was born on August 6, 1937
in Woodville, FL and died on August 30, 1993 in
Clark County in Nevada. He served in the US Navy
and was involved in Vietnam. He is buried in
Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in
Boulder City, Nevada.
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on May 27, 1907 in Grand Falls, Canada and died on
January 2, 1996 in Tallahassee, FL. He is buried in Sanders
Cemetery in Hosford, FL. They had an infant son.
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IId. Lila Mae Taunton was born on October 8, 1922 in
Hosford, FL and died on October 30, 2003. She married
twice. Her first husband was William Olin Shuler Sr. He
was born on December 8, 1902 in Bristol, FL and died on
March 10, 1983 in Bristol, FL. He is buried in Shuler
Family Cemetery in Hosford, FL. They had 4 children
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Lila’s second husband was Junior Lee Sellers. He was born
on September 18, 1926 and died on April 17, 2002.
IIe. Beatrice Louise Taunton was born on July 15, 1925
and died on September 16, 1999. She married Archie
Euguene Welles, who was born on August 24, 1924 in
Winsted, Connecticut and died on August 28, 2004 in
Hosford, FL. They are buried in Sanders Cemetery in
Hosford, FL. They had 3 sons: Richard, Gene, and Roger.
i. Richard Christopher Welles was born on July
13, 1949 and died on December 29, 2016. He
married Cynthia Ann Maxwell, who was born on
November 20, 1951. They had 8 children: Jon,
Tammie, Sharon , James, Bryan, Aaron, Heather,
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IIf. Hilda Taunton was born on August 24, 1927 in
Albany, GA and died on January 19, 1977.
IIg. James Larry Taunton Sr was born on July 21, 1935
in Tallahassee, FL and died on March 22, 2009. He is
buried in Shuler Family Cemetery in Hosford, FL. He
married Shirley Hyde, who was born on August 14, 1948 in
New Britain, Connecticut and died on February 14, 2023 in
Harpswell, Maine. They had a son, James.
i. James Larry Taunton Jr was born on February
11, 1963 and died on July 5, 2010 in Bristol,
Connecticut. He is buried in Riverside Cemetery in
Farmington, Connecticut.
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St. Johns, FL and died on October 1, 1898 in St. Johns, FL. She is
buried in West Sopchoppy Cemetery in Sopchoppy, FL.

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February 20, 1970. He married Zula Marrs. They had 5 children:
Glynn, Reed, Charles, Jack and Nell
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V. Gladys May Rodgers was born on October 5, 1903 and died on
May 6, 1905. She is buried in Woodville Cemetery in Woodville,
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died on September 25, 1906. She is buried in Woodville Cemetery
in Woodville, FL.
5a. David Eli Rodgers was born on April 28, 1871 in Kingstree, SC and
died on December 15, 1948 in Oklahoma City, OK. He married Sallie
Anne McDaniel, who was born on August 8, 1878 in Fannin, TX and died
on April 15, 1915. They are buried in Rose HIll Burial Park in Oklahoma
City, OK. They had 3 children: Winfred, Allen and Jewel.
I. Winfred G. Rogers was born on October 2, 1897 and died on
April 21, 1961 due to pyelonephritis according to his death
certificate. He is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park in Oklahoma City,
OK.
II. Allen Rogers was born on August 18, 1902 and died on
October 21, 1921.
III. Jewel Rodessa Rogers was born on March 21, 1905 in
Arkansas and died on June 17, 1986 in Los Angeles, CA. She
married Marion G. Loyd. He was born on February 16, 1905 in
Missouri and died on December 25, 1971 in Los Angeles, CA.
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6a. Mary Frances Rodgers was born on April 4, 1873 in Kingstree, SC
and died on April 3, 1935 in Lake City, SC. She married John James
Matthews, who was born on September 23, 1868 and died on May 22,
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Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 5 children: Winston, Douglas,
Mable, Wilbur, and Genoise.
I. Winston James Matthews was born on April 20, 1895 and died
on July 9, 1935 in Columbia, SC. He married Juanita Jordan, who
was born on September 23, 1900 in Olanta, SC and died on
October 25, 1978 in Olanta, SC. They are buried in Bethel Baptist
Cemetery in Olanta, SC. They had 2 children: Chester and Anna
IIa. Chester Olin Matthews was born on April 26, 1928 in
Olanta, SC and died on January 18, 1953 in Los Angeles,
CA from injuries sustained from a car accident. He served
in the US Navy. He is buried in Bethel Baptist Cemetery in
Olanta, SC.
IIb. Anna Mina Matthews was born on December 2, 1930
in Florence County in SC and died on March 21, 2012 in
Florence, SC. She married Thomas Benjamin Joye, who
was born on June 28, 1915 in Williamsburg County in SC
and died on April 4, 1989. He was in the US Marine Corp
and served in WWII. They had 2 children: Angie and TJ.
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II. Douglas Lereign Matthews was born on February 12, 1897
and died on March 13, 1943. He married Linnie Kirby, who was
born on April 3, 1896 and died on February 12, 1983. They are
buried in Lake City Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 3
daughters: Mary, Rachel, and Miriam.
IIa. Mary Matthews was born on July 10, 1920 and died
on May 2, 2000 in Jacksonville, FL. She married Forrest C.
Rogers, who was born on November 28, 1911 and died on
November 11, 1978 in Charleston, SC. He served in the US
Coast Guard and was involved in WWII. They are buried in
Lake City Memorial Park in Lake City, SC. They had one
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IIb. Rachel Lee Matthews was born on June 20, 1928 and
died on November 23, 2005. She married Ernest Fisher
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July 14, 1930 and died on January 4, 2006 in Scranton, SC.
She married Warren Clinton Cockfield, who was born on
September 9, 1929 and died on June 23, 2010. They are
buried in Cockfield Cemetery in Scranton, SC. They had 2
sons: Warren and James
i. Warren Shubert Cockfield was born on
November 30, 1949 and died on June 27, 2018 in
Florence, SC. He married Lynn Cockfield. He is
buried in Cockfield Cemetery in Scranton, SC. She
has a plot beside him.
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III. Mable Matthews was born on May 18, 1902 and died on
September 18, 1976 in Florence, SC. She married William Luther
Price, who was born on December 16, 1896 and died on May 25,
1977. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park in Lake City,
SC. They had 7 children: Frances, William, Elizabeth, James, Ila,
Mable and Joan.
IIIa. Frances Vivian Price was born on June 22, 1921 in
Lake City, SC and died on October 31, 2002 in Florence,
SC. She married Elmer Whitaker Cogburn, who was born
on November 11, 1916 in Neeses, SC and died on March
31, 2002 in Florence, SC. They are buried in Mount Hope
Cemetery in Florence, SC.
IIIb. William Luther Price Jr was born on February 22,
1923 and died on December 10, 2004. He married
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31, 1925 and died on January 31, 1996. They are buried in
Union United Methodist Church Cemetery in Irmo, SC.
IIIc. Elizabeth P. Price was born on September 20, 1924
and died on August 27, 2006. She married Mack Layfayette
Chapman Sr, who was born on December 1, 1924 and died
on July 29, 1994. He served in the US Army and was
involved in WWII and was a Purple Heart recipient. They
are buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Greenville, SC.
IIId. James Deloney Price was born on June 5, 1926 and
died on December 2, 1971 in Ocean Beach, CA. He
married Marjorie Floyd, who was born on November 19,
1929 and died on September 20, 2020. They are buried in
Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA.
IIIe. Ila Louise Price was born on July 20, 1931 and died
on October 8, 2022. She married Singletary Burch McCoy,
who was born on December 4, 1919 and died on November
17, 2001. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park in
Lake City, SC.
IIIf. Mable Lee Price was born on December 15, 1933 in
Lake City, SC and died on March 21, 2021. She married
William V. Draughon, who was born on April 14, 1933 and
died on March 5, 2021. They had 2 children: Charles and
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IIIg. Joan Price was born on February 22, 1935 in Lake
City, SC and died on January 7, 2002 in Berkeley, SC. She
married James Edward Adams, who was born on February
20, 1927 and died on December 11, 1990. They are buried
in Kingstree Memorial Gardens in Kingstree, SC. They had
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IV. Wilbur G. Matthews was born in/around December 15, 1899
and died on October 3, 1955. He is buried in Cook Cemetery in
Lake City, SC. He married Edith Green, who was born on August
31, 1912 and died on December 29, 1979. She is buried in Camp
Branch Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery in Camp Branch,
SC. They had a daughter, Joyce.
IVa. Joyce Matthews was born in/around 1945.
V. Genoise Matthews was born in/around 1905 and died on
August 20, 1944. She married Bruce Woodard Thomas,who was
born on June 13, 1904 in Georgia and died on August 28, 1985 in
Duval County in Florida. They are buried in Evergreen Cemetery
in Jacksonville, FL. They had 2 children: Dorothy and Bruce
Va. Dorothy Sue Thomas was born on September 16,
1930 in Waycross, GA and died on January 30, 2015 in
Gainesville, FL.
Vb. Bruce Woodard Thomas Jr was born in/around 1933.
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SC and died on May 8, 1961. She married Samuel Maurant Langston, who
was born on May 18, 1871 in Kingstree, SC and died on July 6, 1944.
They are buried in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Sardis, SC. They
had 6 children: David, Allyene, Vernye, Raymond, Allard, and Mayo.
I. David Earl Langston was born on January 11, 1894 in Sardis,
SC and died on March 25, 1968 in Duval, FL. He married
Bernadina “Nina” Rosales, who was born on October 9, 1900 and
died on October 20, 1970. They are buried in Chapel Hill Memory
Garden in Jacksonville, FL. They had 3 children: Lewis, Lula and
Harry.
Ia. Louis Earl Langston was born on July 8, 1918 in
Eagle Pass, TX and died on September 22, 2011 in Fort
Worth, TX. He served in the US Army Air Corps in Europe
during WWII. He was a POW in WWII at Stalag XVII B in
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They are buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in
San Antonio, TX. They had 3 children: Starla, Darla and
Joe
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1960 in Taylor, TX.
ii. Darla Louise Langston Smith was born on July
25, 1961 in Taylor, TX. She married Billy W.
Smith, who was born sometime in 1955. They had 2
children: Logan and Austin
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Ib. Lula Langston was born on March 21, 1921 in Eagle
Pass, TX and died in October of 1988.
Ic. Harry Lea Langston was born on January 1, 1923 and
died on July 8, 2001. He served in the US Navy and was in
WWII. He is buried in Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery in
Green Cove Springs, FL. He married Edna Ruth Skipper.
They had a son, Jack.
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in Jacksonville, FL and died February 28, 1976 in
Clay, FL. He is buried in Russell Haven of Rest
Cemetery in Green Cove Springs, FL.
II. Allyene Langston was born on December 29, 1896 and died on
October 20, 1978 in Troup, GA. She married John DeLeon
Matthews Sr, who was born on December 22, 1895 in Lynches
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Coward, SC. They had 3 children: Loraine, John and Jacqueline.
IIa. Loraine O. Matthews was born on January 25, 1923
in Timmonsville, SC and died on November 29, 1945 in
Savannah, GA. He died from wounds he sustained in
Germany while in action.
IIb. John DeLeon Matthews Jr was born on February 2,
1931 in Saint Matthews, SC and died on April 19, 2011.
His body was donated to medical science to the University
of SC school of Medicine.
IIc. Jacqueline Matthews Miller
III. Vernye L. Langston was born on November 22, 1899 and
died on August 5, 1983. She is buried in Sardis Baptist Church
Cemetery in Sardis, SC. She married Xury Buren Ward, who was
born on December 29, 1886 in Scranton, SC and died on July 25,
1959 in Florence, SC. He is buried in Elim Baptist Church
Cemetery in Elim, SC.
IV. Raymond Dudley Langston was born on April 10, 1902 in
Sardis, SC and died on June 10, 1951 in Lake City, SC. He married
Berice Steele, who was born on February 5, 1907 and died on
November 27, 1992. They are buried in Lake City Cemetery in
Lake City, SC.
V. Allard McLendon Langston Sr was born on March 3, 1905 in
Timmonsville, SC and died on February 11, 1942 in Charleston,
SC. He served in the US Navy. He died from carbon dioxide
poisoning according to his death certificate. He married Martha
Geraldine Chitwood, who was born on February 22, 1912 in
Columbus, GA and died on December 21, 1999 in Columbia, SC.
They had one son together: Allard
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1936 in Boston, MA and died on November 9, 2022 in
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VI. Mayo Langston was born on June 21, 1914 and died on
September 25, 1968. He married Evelyn Meekins, who was born
on January 28, 1913 and died on January 10, 1975. They are buried
in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Sardis, SC. They had 2
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8a. Postuma Dorothea Rodgers was born on September 12, 1877 in
Kingstree, SC and died on June 6, 1968 in Nicholls, GA. She married
Davis Montgomery Johnson, who was born on July 16, 1868 and died on
February 9, 1940. They married on April 25, 1901 in Wakulla, FL. They
are buried in Hall Cemetery in Nicholls, GA.
9a. Floy Seabright Rodgers was born on May 21, 1880 in Kingstree, SC
and died on October 5, 1961 in Duval, FL. She married George
Washington Corn, who was born on February 3, 1870 in Fayette
Township, OH and died on March 5, 1942 in Duval, FL. They are buried
in Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL. They had 2 children: Pansy
and Willar.
I. Pansy Clyde Corn was born on March 27, 1907 and died on
February 23, 1964 in Jacksonville, FL. She married Homer
Jackson Jones, who was born in/around 1904. She is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL.
II. Willar Mae ”Billie” Corn was born on July 28, 1910 and died
on August 14, 1988 in Thomas, GA. She is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL.
10a. Olive Cleo Rodgers was born on October 13, 1882 and died on
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7, 1882 and died on July 15, 1952. He is buried in Oakland Cemetery in
Waycross, GA. They had 2 sons: George and Williford
I. George Vernon Tucker was born on January 7, 1912 in
Florence County in SC and died on February 5, 1975 in Texas. He
married Gwendolyn Marie Griffin, who was born on July 31, 1919
in Waycross, GA and died on May 6, 2017 in Waycross, GA. She
was cremated.They had 3 daughters: Sondra, Sonja and
Gwendolyn.
Ia. Sondra Marie Tucker Chapman was born on
February 23, 1938 and died on November 21, 2021. She
married Paul Freddy Chapman Jr, who was born on July
26, 1938 and died on September 27, 1996. They are buried
in Oakland Cemetery in Waycross, GA. They had 4
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Ib. Sonja Georgette Tucker was born on January 19, 1939
and died on November 15, 1940 from burns after she
accidentally turned over a bucket of hot water at her
granparents home in Jamestown, SC. She is buried in
Oakland Cemetery in Waycross, GA.
Ic. Gwendolyn “Lyn” Vernonne Tucker was born in
1940. She married Donald Bruce Judah Sr. He was born on
March 1, 1938 and died on December 7, 2017. He served in
the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He is buried in
Jacksonville National Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL and she
has a plot beside him. They had 2 children: Donald and
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Rodgers who was born on July 5, 1841 in Kingstree, SC and died on February 26,
1906 in Lake City, SC. He married Matilda Ann Freeman, who was born on
September 7, 1845 in Georgetown, SC and died on June 15, 1919 in Lake City,
SC. They are buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 12
children including one set of twins: May, Hester, John, Rose, Emma, Owen,
Matilda, James, Sarah, Nellie, Ida, and Ada.
1a. May Evangeline Daggett Rodgers was born on October 8, 1865 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on October 18, 1871.
2a. Hester Caroline Rodgers was born in/around 1868. Her death date is
unknown.
3a. John Samuel Rodgers Sr was born on March 12, 1870 and died on
December 20, 1925. He married twice. His first wife was Ina Jane Sauls,
who was born on July 30, 1876 and died on March 2, 1919. They are
buried in Rodgers Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 7 children
together: Furman, Veda, Clifton, Edith, Annie, Bertha, and John.
I. Furman Presley Rodgers was born on August 24, 1894 and
died on December 25, 1967. He married Olive Mae Jordan. She
was born on January 27, 1896 and died on August 28, 1973. They
are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC. They had 2
daughters: Ethel and Mary
Ia. Ethel Ina Rodgers was born on October 19, 1919 and
died on August 12, 2007. She married William Rudolph
Causey Sr. He was born on August 14, 1921 and died on
March 19, 1994. He served in the US Marines and was
involved in WWII.They are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in
Conway, SC. They had 2 children: William and Ann
i. William Rudolph “Rudy” Causey Jr was born
on October 11, 1947 and died on September 6,
2021. He served in the US Army and was involved
in Vietnam. He married Merilyn Hendrick and they
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Ib. Mary Nelle Rodgers was born on August 20, 1936 in
Cades, SC and died on June 3, 1999 in Andrews, SC. She
married Muldrew Lee Blakeley Jr. He was born on July 15,
1934 in Orangeburg, SC and died on December 22, 2020 in
San Antonio, TX. They are buried in Andrews Memorial
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 2 children: Muldrew
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II. Veda Marguerite Rodgers was born on November 3, 1896 and
died on February 1, 1943. She married Charles Anthony Johnston,
who was born on April 30, 1893 and died on May 2, 1964. They
are buried in Home Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Manning,
SC. They had 6 children: Lizzie, Ruby, Charles, Hiram, Veda and
Mable.
IIa. Ruby Alice Johnston was born on September 23,
1920 in Sumter, SC and died on July 15, 1992 in McBee,
SC. She married Ernest TIIhompson Nesbitt, who was born
on February 12, 1910 and died on July 30, 1988. They are
buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in Sumter, SC. They
had 4 children: Louise, Bonnie, Ernestine and Charles
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in Sumter Cemetery in Sumter, SC and she has a plot
beside him.
IIc. Hiram Phillip “HP” Johnston was born on January
30, 1925 and died on August 27, 2013. He married Esther
Williams. He is buried in Bush River Cemetery in
Newberry, SC. They had 3 daughters: Sylvia, Barbara, and
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IId. Lizzie Mae Johnston was born on October 17, 1929
and died on April 6, 2021. She married Burchel Henry
Ward. He was born on June 23, 1928 and died on July 4,
2005. They are buried in Graceland East Memorial Park
and Mausoleum in Simpsonville, SC. They had 2
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IIf. Veda Marguerite Johnston Congdon was born on
March 12, 1936. She has a plot at Home Branch Baptist
Church Cemetery in Manning, SC .
III. Clifton Eulon Rodgers was born on February 3, 1899 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on December 26, 1953 in
Lake City, SC. He married Ida May, who was born on July 28,
1903 and died on July 10, 1980. They are buried in Indiantown
Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Hemingway, SC. They had 5
children: Elizabeth, Clifton, May, Herbert, and John. (Some of the
children changed the spelling as seen in their list of names below.)
IIIa. Elizabeth L. Rogers was born on December 15, 1921
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May 22, 1921 in Florence, SC and died on April 4, 1998 in
Lake City, SC. They are buried in Eaddy-Ford Cemetery
North in Johnsonville, SC. They had 4 children: John,
Sandra, Lana, and Libby
i. Reverend John Mayford Altman Jr was born
sometime in 1945. He married Margie Altman.
ii. Sandra Faye Altman was born in/around 1947.
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IIIb. Clifton Eulon Rodgers Jr was born on June 25,
1923 and died on November 6, 2005. He married Mary
Alice Thornhill, who was born on September 17, 1927 in
Lake City, SC and died on July 29, 2020. They are buried
in Rodgers Family Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
IIIc. May Zell Rodgers was born on November 11, 1926
and died on November 8, 2018. She married Minto Ray
Gaskin, who was born on January 5, 1924 and died on
October 23, 2003. They are buried in Lake City Memorial
Park in Lake City, SC. They had 3 children: Michael,
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IIId. Herbert Linwood Rogers was born on August 30,
1928 in Lake City, SC and died on May 17, 2011 in
Williamsburg County in SC. He married twice: His first
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Indiantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Hemingway,
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on July 5, 1926 in Hannah, SC and died on December 11,
2013 in Hemingway, SC.
IIIe. John Benson Rodgers was born on April 26, 1931
and died on January 5, 2018. He married Elizabeth Lucille
Alexander, who was born on August 1, 1937 and died on
March 6, 2019. They are buried in Lake City Memorial
Park in Lake City, SC. They had 4 children: Clifton, David,
John, and Susan.
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IV. Edith E. Rodgers was born on August 10, 1901 in Lake City,
SC and died on June 14, 1968 in Sumter, SC. She married Arthur
O’Donnell Johnston, who was born on April 10, 1895 and died on
May 8, 1958. They are buried in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
in Sumter, SC. They had 4 children: Ina, Ernest, Lillie, and Arthur.
IVa. Ina Cathleen Johnston was born in 1923 and died on
September 6, 2011. She is buried in Bethel Baptist Church
Cemetery in Sumter, SC.
IVb. Ernest Lamar Johnston was born on June 19, 1924
in Wedgefield, SC and died on March 13, 2010 in Sumter,
SC. He married Gladys June, who was born on November
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IVc. Lillie Belle Johnston was born on May 25, 1930 and
died on December 11, 2019. She married West Barwick,
who was born on May 10, 1926 and died on December 24,
2006. They are buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in
Sumter, SC. They had 5 children: Beverly, John, Nancy,
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ii. John (Tracey) Barwick
iii. Nancy Barwick (Tim) Hudson
iv. Sandra Barwick (Wayne) Watkins
v. Wesley (Terri) Barwick

IVd. Arthur E. Johnson Jr was born on October 12, 1932
and died on April 15, 1939 from pneumonia. He is buried
in Evergreen Memorial Park in Sumter, SC.
V. Annie Laura Rodgers was born on March 27, 1904 and died
on May 26, 1991. She married Leon Goodson Garrison, who was
born on July 25, 1895 and died on October 1, 1970. They are
buried in Willow Creek Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had 6
children: Leon, Dorothy, Maude, Clyde, Sue, and Glorie.
Va. Leon Rupert Garrison was born on August 25, 1923
and died on January 27, 1977. He married Nell E. Garrison
who was born on December 23, 1909 and died on May 24,
1999. They are buried in Crestview Memorial Park in Rural
Hall, NC.
Vb. Dorothy Garrison was born on February 12, 1927 and
died on July 18, 2022. She married 3 times, but her first
husband’s name could not be found. With him, she had 2
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Her second husband was John Michael DeNiro. He was
born on June 11, 1916 and died on June 26, 1997. He is
buried in Florence Memorial Gardens in Florence, SC. Her
third husband was Earl Lewis.
Vc. Maud Alice Garrison was born on November 3, 1929
and died on October 26, 2017. She married Lawrence
DeLeon Hill, who was born on June 5, 1926 and died on
May 30, 2009. They are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in
Florence, SC. They had 4 children: 2 infant sons, Stephen
and Lauren
i. Infant Son was born and died on May 4, 1957
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Ve. Sue Carol Garrison was born in/around 1933
Vf. Glorie J. Garrison was born in/around 1937

VI. Bertha Rodgers was born on October 19, 1906 in Lake City,
SC and died on June 1, 1971 in Johnsonville, SC. She married Lee
H. Powers, who was born on October 30, 1906 and died on
September 21, 1967 in Johnsonville, SC. They are buried in Lake
Chapel Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC.
VII. John Samuel Rodgers was born on March 19, 1909 and died
on July 26, 1942 in Cabanatuan, Philippines. He served in the US
Army in H Company, 2nd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment. His
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He is most like buried as an “Unknown Soldier” in the Manila
American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines.
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His second wife was Nancy Ethel Floyd, who was born on September 22,
1888 and died on July 26, 1972. She is buried in Thomas Cemetery in
Olanta, SC.
4a. Rose Bereaux Rodgers was born on May 31, 1872 and died on May
31, 1900.
5a. Emma Jane Rodgers was born on October 8, 1873 and died on July
30, 1950. She married James Norman Sauls, who was born on October 4,
1874 and died on August 18, 1948. They are buried in Casselman
Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 2 children: Adrian and Martha.
I. Adrian Sauls was born on June 30, 1909 in Savannah, GA and
died on September 3, 1960 in Georgetown, SC. She married Levi
Dudley Sports. He was born on January 6, 1906 in Effingham, SC
and died on April 26, 2000 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in
Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery in Pamplico, SC.
They had 1 son: William
Ia. William Norman “Billy” Sports was born on May 26,
1934 in Lake City, SC and died on April 5, 1970 in
Charleston, SC. He served in the US Air Force. He is
buried in Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery in
Pamplico, SC.
II. Martha Elizabeth Sauls was born on September 20, 1924 in
Andrews, SC and died on April 15, 2006. She married Raymond
Liston Truett, who was born on September 24, 1922 and died on
June 21, 1990 in Summerville, SC. They are buried in Riverview
Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC. They had 2 children:
Jeannie and Ray
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6a. Owen Furman Rodgers was born on August 22, 1875 in Anderson,
SC and died on June 13, 1936 in Lake City, SC. He married Carrie Belle
Morris, who was born on September 17, 1883 and died on September 26,
1933. They are buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had
6 children: James, Eda, Olin, Effie, John and William.
I. James M. Rodgers was born on May 2, 1901 and died on
August 2, 1902. He is buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City,
SC.
II. Eda Belle Rodgers was born on January 28, 1905 and died on
August 28, 1972. She married George Herman Cantey, who was
born on April 4, 1908 and died on March 18, 1969. They are
buried in Lake City Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They had 2
daughters: Barbara and Jerrie
IIa. Barbara Jean Cantey was born on June 27, 1933 and
died on April 6, 2007 in Columbia, SC. She married Simon
William Cockfield Jr, who was born on July 3, 1925 and
died on November 29, 1999. They are buried in Indiantown
Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Hemingway, SC. They
had 6 children: Simon, Janet, Susan, Nancy, Sarah, and
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III. Olin F. Rogers was born on February 22, 1911 in Lake City,
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died on July 18, 2009. They are buried in Lake Chapel Cemetery in
Johnsonville, SC. They had 3 children: Wayne, Kay, and Ila.
IIIa. Wayne Steve Rogers was born in 1937 in
Johnsonville, SC and died on February 21, 2014 in
Virginia. He married Kathryn Shield, who was born in
1942 and died on June 28, 2012 in Seaford, VA. They are
buried in Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in Seaford, VA.
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IIIb. Kay Maree Rogers was born on December 12, 1940
in Johnsonville, SC and died on September 14, 2022 in
Florence, SC. She married William David Pontius, who
was born on January 18, 1945 in Wauseon, OH and died on
October 18, 2019 in Florence, SC. They are buried in Lake
Chapel Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC.
IIIc. Ila Ruth Rogers was born in 1943. She married
Archie Sarvis.
IV. Effie Mae Rodgers was born on May 10, 1912 in Florence, SC
and died on December 20, 1987 in Pamplico, SC. She married
John Malveorn Bolyn. He was born on August 16, 1897 and died
on September 26, 1962. They are buried in Poplar Hill Free Will
Baptist Cemetery in Hemingway, SC. They had 5 children: Roger,
Lanie, Delbert, Betty and James.
IVa. Roger Louie Bolyn was born on February 5, 1934
and died on November 6, 2015. He served in the US Army.
She married Catherine Mary Weber, who was born on
January 16, 1927 in Chicago, IL and died on March 19,
2006 in Watertown, WI. They had 3 children: Susan, John
and Thomas.
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IVc. Delbert Bolyn was born on October 17, 1936 and
died on October 18, 1986 in Proviso Township, IL. He
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V. John Samuel Rodgers was born on March 6, 1915 in Leo, SC
and died on May 28, 1915 in Lake Township, SC.
VI. William Lavern Rodgers was born on December 27, 1919
and died on October 27, 2000. He married Hazel Joye, who was
born on May 9, 1920 and died on February 15, 2008. They are
buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, SC.
7a. Matilda Ann Rodgers was born on December 6, 1877 and died on
December 19, 1958. She married James Pressley Sauls, who was born on
February 19, 1879 and died on April 30, 1954. They are buried in Mount
Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had 6 children: Lewis, Violet,
James, Anna, Evangeline, and David.
I. Lewis Pressley Sauls was born on July 14, 1898 and died on
August 10, 1962 in Watkins, NC. He married twice. His first wife
was Mary Elizabeth Mims. She was born on July 29, 1898 and
died on August 12, 1972. She is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in
Henderson, NC. They had 4 children: Violet, Kenneth, Mary, and
Jerry.
Ia. Violet Lilly Sauls was born on June 30, 1921 in
Florence, SC and died on May 25, 2014 in Durham, NC.
She married Perry Linwood Gupton, who was born on
March 25, 1919 and died on December 25, 1951. They are
buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Henderson, NC. They had
2 children: Patricia and Kenneth
i. Patricia Gupton was born on February 14, 1940
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2020. They are buried in Sunset Garden Memorial
Cemetery in Henderson, NC. They had 3 children:
William, Lisa, and David
ia. William Richard Coghill was born on
August 3, 1960 in Vance, NC.
ib. Lisa Gayle Coghill was born on October
7, 1961 in Vance, NC.
ic. David Ashley Coghill was born on May
17, 1963 and died on February 1, 2008. He
is buried in Sunset Garden Memorial
Cemetery in Henderson, NC.

ii. Kenneth Linwood Gupton was born on
September 24, 1943 in Vance, NC and died on July
29, 2013 in Durham, NC. He is buried in Liberty
Christian Church Cemetery in Epsom, NC. He
married twice. His first wife was Cathy Diane
Clifton. She was born on September 22, 1952 and
died on July 19, 1993 in Guntersville, AL. She is
buried in Walker Cemetery in Hebron, AL. They
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Ib. Kenneth Pressley Sauls was born on July 24, 1923 and
died on October 24, 1998. He married Laurine Little. She
was born on July 31, 1931 in Rhine, GA and died on June
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Ic. Mary Willie Sauls was born on November 24, 1924
and died on February 27, 2008. She married Joseph F.
Jackson, who was born on January 4,1927 and died on July
8, 2016. They are buried in Mount Pleasant Memorial
Gardens in Mount Pleasant, SC. They had 6 children:
Cheryl, Elizabeth, Joseph, Lilly, Mary, and Timothy.
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ii. Elizabeth Jackson (David) Wood
iii. Joseph Franklin (Janet) Jackson
iv. Lilly “Tootie” Jackson Revell
v. Mary Theresa Jackson Holmes
vi. Timothy S. Jackson

Id. Jerry Lewis Sauls was born on June 29, 1936 in Vance,
NC and died on December 4, 2006 in Durham, NC. He
married Donna Marie Tillotson, who was born on
September 2, 1944 and died on September 1, 2001. They
had one son, Carlton.
i. Carlton Amos Sauls was born on October 9,
1958 in Vance, NC.
II. Violet Sauls was born on June 1, 1901 and died on August 8,
1918 from typhoid fever according to her death certificate. She is
buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC.
III. James Plowden Sauls Jr was born on September 1, 1903 and
died on November 7, 1956. He married Addie Carolyn DeWitt,
who was born on May 2, 1920 and died on October 22, 1942. They
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IV. Anna S. Sauls was born on June 19, 1906 and died on June 28,
1981. She married Weston Willoughby Floyd. He was born on
February 24, 1901 and died on June 25, 1975. They are buried in
Lake City Memorial Park in Lake City, SC. They had 5 children:
Vinera, Clary, Rowena, JoAnna, and Sandra.
IVa. Vinera Ann Floyd was born on November 9, 1926
and died on August 27, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL. She
married Louis Joseph “Al” DeLena. He was born on
December 13, 1926 in New York and died on February 20,
2012 in Florida. They are buried in Beaches Memorial Park
in Atlantic Beach, FL. They had 7 children: Louis,
Mitchell, Victor, Roseanna, Carolyn, Katrina, and Jennifer.
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ii. Mitchell H. (Christine) DeLena
iii. Victor J. DeLena
iv. Roseanna DeLena
v. Carolyn A. DeLena
vi. Katrina J. DeLena
vii. Jennifer DeLena Gilchrist

IVb. Clary Moncrief Floyd was born on March 21, 1929
and died on October 31, 1972. He served in the US Air
Force and was involved in the Korean War. He is buried in
Lake City Memorial Park in Lake City, SC.

IVc. Rowena Floyd Richardson was born on August 30,
1931 in Lake City, SC and died on July 26, 2013 in
Allendale, SC. She married Howard L. “Red” Richardson.
He was born on February 15, 1923 and died on October 16,
2004. They are buried in Swallow Savannah Cemetery in
Allendale, SC. They had 2 children: Michael and Teresa.
i. Michael Laverne Richardson was born on May
15, 1952 and died on March 8, 2001. He is buried in
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ii. Teresa Vangie Richardson was born on October
17, 1956 in Allendale County in SC and died on
October 21, 1956 in Allendale County in SC from
fetal erythematosus according to her death
certificate. She is buried in Lake City Memorial
Park in Lake City, SC.
IVd. Jo Anna Floyd was born on August 7, 1935 and died
on April 15, 2013. She is buried in Olive Grove Church
Cemetery in Clarendon County in SC. She married Harry
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IVe. Sandra Jean Floyd was born on October 27, 1943
and died on April 17, 2015. She married Kenneth Eugene
Riddle. He was born on April 25, 1941 in Asheville, NC
and died on May 11, 2018 in Greenville, NC. They are
buried in Cannon Memorial Park in Fountain Inn, SC.
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1908 and died on March 17, 2001. She is buried in Mount Hope
Cemetery in Florence, SC.
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City, SC and died on October 9, 2002. He served in the US Army
and fought in WWII. He married Olga Lee Flowers, who was born
on October 4, 1924 and died on February 18, 2013. They are
buried in Florence Memorial Gardens in Florence, SC. They had 3
children: Sarral Ann, Judy, and David
VIa. Sarral Ann Sauls Gainey Johnson was born on
October 4, 1938 and died on March 16, 2011. She is buried
in Florence Memorial Gardens in Florence, SC. She
married twice. Her first husband was Harget David Gainey
Sr. They had 4 children together: Harget, Johnny, Steven
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VIb. David Rogers Sauls Jr was born in 1941

VIc. Judy Sauls was born on July 28, 1942 and died on
August 1, 1942 from asphyxiation due to premature birth
according to her death certificate.
His second wife was Fannie Lessie Lassiter, who was born on June 16,
1897 and died on June 17, 1960 in Henderson, NC. They are buried in
Liberty Christian Church Cemetery in Vance, NC.
8a. James Morgan Rodgers was born on May 9, 1880 in Lake City, SC
and died on May 2, 1955 in Hemingway, SC. He married Annie Elizabeth
Cooper, who was born on April 11, 1882 and died on March 11, 1973.
They are buried in Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC.
They had 6 children: Rosa, James, Lila, Robert, Helen, Sammie and Mary
Lou.
I. Rosa Jane Rodgers was born on October 25, 1904 in Trio, SC
and died on October 28, 2002 in Lake City, SC. She is buried in
Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC. She married
John Stephanos on June 8, 1927. He was born on May 15, 1893 in
Crete, Greece and died on August 9, 1943 in New York City, NY.
He is buried in Long Island National Cemetery in East
Farmingdale, NY.
II. James Marion Rodgers was born on September 27, 1907 and
died on August 20, 1980. He is buried in Nesmith Baptist Church
Cemetery in Nesmith, SC.

III. Lila Rodgers was born on April 9, 1910 and died on July 26,
1989. She married Edward Warner Wilson, who was born on
September 28, 1905 and died on December 3, 1975. They are
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IV. Robert Woodrow Rodgers was born on August 4, 1912 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on December 20, 1985 in
Marion, SC. He is buried in Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in
Nesmith, SC. He served in the US Marine Corps and was involved
in WWII. He married Maggie Lee Stone, who was born on July 6,
1919 and died on January 13, 2003. She is buried in Palmetto
Memorial Gardens in Marion, SC.
V. Helen Rodgers was born on January 27, 1915 and died on May
25, 1971. She is buried in Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in
Nesmith, SC. She married Jessie Taylor Johnson, who was born on
May 22, 1914 and died on October 12, 1989. He is buried in
Johnson Cemetery in Williamsburg County in SC.
VI. Sammie Emmitt Rodgers was born on February 17, 1917 and
died on July 11, 1966. He married Gladys Wall, who was born on
September 28, 1920 and died on July 14, 2000. They are buried in
Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC. They had one
son, Walker.
VIa. Walker Emmett Rodgers was born in 1943 and died
on February 5, 2018 in Florida.
VII. Mary Lou Rodgers was born on November 23, 1919 and
died on October 8, 1999. She married George Haynie Browne,
who was born on April 26, 1905 in Lake City, SC and died on
October 30, 1969 in Georgetown County. He served in the US
Marine Corps and was involved in WWII. They are buried in
Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC. They had one
son, Michael.
VIIa. Michael Preston Browne was born on November 2,
1946 and died on January 22, 1952 from being run over by
a truck according to his death certificate. He is buried in
Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC.
9a. Sarah Suzanna Rodgers was born on July 7, 1882 and died on
January 26, 1970 in Lake City, SC. She married Wade Conyers Gaskins,
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They had 6 children: Alma, Jewel, Haywood, Sue, Wade, and Owen
I. Alma May Gaskins was born on November 10, 1901 and died
on July 21, 1969. She is buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake
City, SC.
II. Jewel Gaskins was born on September 10, 1903 and died on
June 4, 1988. She married Elijah G. Sauls, who was born on May
24, 1896 and died on April 5, 1943. He was drafted into WWI.
They are buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake City, SC. They
had 7 children: Ruby, Clifford, Dorothy, Rosa, Heyward, Cody,
and Wesley.
IIa. Ruby Pearl Sauls was born on July 18, 1922 in Lake
City, SC and died on March 7, 2006 in Moncks Corner, SC.
She married Colel Dudley Nettles who was born on July
29, 1917 in Lake City, SC and died on December 1, 1979 in
Berkeley County in SC. They are buried in Berkeley
Memorial Gardens in Moncks Corner, SC. They had 3
children: Barbara, Rachel and Jerry
i. Barbara Nettles was born on January 28, 1942
and died on April 29, 2018. She married Samuel
“Sam” Howard Mitchum Jr, who was born on
January 5, 1941 and died on December 24, 2016.
They are buried in Berkeley Memorial Gardens in
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ii. Rachel V. Nettles was born on January 12, 1943
and died on March 25, 2006. She married Victor E.
Tanner, who was born on May 22, 1942 in
Johnsonville, SC and died on May 14, 2021 in
Moncks Corner, SC. They are buried in Berkeley
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iii. Jerry D. Nettles was born on May 21, 1945 in
Lake City, SC and died on June 16, 2022 in Moncks
Corner, SC. He married Patricia Pat” Harris
IIb. Clifford E. Sauls was born on September 6, 1928 and
died on February 21, 1967. He married Devonne Teal, who
was born on October 15, 1933 and died on March 15, 2023.
They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park in Lake City,
SC. They had 3 children: Karen, Brenda, and Michael
i. Karen Gayle Sauls was born on January 18,
1953 and died on April 29, 2020. She married
Jimmy Dale Wimberly, who was born on July 6,
1948 and died on February 16, 2022. They are
buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC. They
had 5 children: Michael, Tasha, Rebecca, Ginger,
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ii. Brenda Lynn Sauls was born on October 29,
1954 in Charleston, SC and died on March 4, 2013
in Lake City, SC. She is buried in Anderson
Cemetery in Coward, SC. She had a daughter:
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iii. Michael Clifford Sauls married Cheryl Sauls
IIc. Dorothy “Dot” S. Sauls was born on July 11, 1930
and died on February 21, 2003. She married Elmwood
Linwood Matthews, who was born on January 18, 1928 and
died on September 5, 2022. They are buried in Matthews
Cemetery in Coward, SC. They had 4 children: Ella Mae,
Debbie, Pam and Kent.
i. Ella Mae Matthews married Allen Brownlee
ii. Debbie Matthews married Wendell Malphrus
iii. Pam Matthews married Bobby Hill
iv. Kent (Tammie) Matthews

IId. Rosa Nell Sauls was born on December 11, 1932 in
Lake City, SC and died on October 17, 2017 in Duluth,
GA. She married James Weaver, who was born on October
13, 1932 and died on December 1, 1994. They are buried in
Lancaster Memorial Park in Lancaster, SC.
IIe. Heyward Christopher “Sonny” Sauls was born on
June 13, 1935 and died on January 17, 1965 in Manning,
SC. He served in the US Navy. He married Betty Lou
Calder. He is buried in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
in Lake City, SC.
IIf. Cody Bert Sauls was born on May 26, 1940 and died
on November 7, 2009. He served in the US Air Force. He
married Lizzie Miles, who was born on September 4, 1944
and died on November 9, 2021 in Florence, SC. They are
buried in Camp Branch Pentecostal Holiness Church
Cemetery in Camp Branch, SC. They had 3 children:
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IIg. Wesley C. Sauls was born on July 6, 1942 in Florence
County in SC and died on December 23, 2021 in Florence,
SC. He married Marcia K. Houts, who was born on
October 8, 1940. He is buried in Lake City Memorial Park
in Lake City, SC. She has a plot beside him. They had 2
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III. Haywood Conyors Gaskins was born on June 14, 1907 and
died on February 17, 1935. He is buried in Casselman Cemetery in
Lake City, SC.
IV. Sue M. Gaskins was born on July 23, 1910 and died on
January 13, 2004. She is buried in Casselman Cemetery in Lake
City, SC.
V. Wade Clinton Gaskins was born on September 15, 1914 and
died on November 9, 1998. He married Myrtle Allen, who was
born on January 31, 1921 and died on July 16, 2013. They are
buried in Lake City Memorial Park in Lake City, SC.
VI. Owen Fred Gaskins was born on September 19, 1925 and
died on September 17, 2017 in Florence, SC. He married twice.
His first wife was Lillie White, who was born on September 24,
1922 and died on April 3, 1998. They are buried in Lake City
Memorial Park in Lake City, SC. They had 3 children together:
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His second wife was Devonne Teal, who was born on October 15,
1933 and died on March 15, 2023. She was also married to Owen’s
cousin, Clifford E. Sauls.
10a. Nellie Alice Rodgers was born on December 28, 1884 in Kingstree,
SC and died on August 14, 1916. She married Samuel Edward Springs Sr,
who was born on November 17, 1877 and died on September 1, 1949.
They are buried in Cross Creek Cemetery in Fayetteville, NC. They had 5
children, including one set of twin boys: Raymond, Roy, Samuel, Gilbert
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21, 1915 in Lake City, SC and died on July 13, 1968 in
Fayetteville, NC. He married Sadie Ray Herring, who was born on
June 12, 1920 in Sampson, NC and died on December 30, 1988 in
Fayetteville, NC. They are buried in Cross Creek Cemetery in
Fayetteville, NC. They had 3 children: Shirley, Betty, and Samuel
IIIa. Shirley Ray Springs was born on September 30,
1939 in Roseboro, NC and died on February 14, 2017. She
married Amos Henry Dabbs, who was born on January 15,
1935 and died on January 24, 1991 in Smithfield, NC. They
are buried in Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in
Smithfield, NC. They had 2 children: Amos and Samuel
i. Amos Ray Dobbs was born on May 26, 1957 in
Johnston, NC and died on November 11, 1981 in
Smithfield, NC. He is buried in Hills of Neuse
Memory Gardens in Smithfield, NC.
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IIIb. Betty Springs Lewis was born on July 17, 1941 in
Roseboro, NC and died on October 20, 2007.
IIIc. Samuel Alton Springs was born on October 15, 1945
and died on November 27, 1973. He is buried in Cross
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11a. Ida Rodgers was born in 1887 and died on August 25, 1976 in
Manning, SC. She married James William Shaffer, who was born on July
13, 1888 in Scranton, SC and died on June 30, 1954 in Nesmith, SC. They
are buried in Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC. They had
7 children: James, Albuer, Charles, Kenneth, Thelma, Ida Mae, and
Malcolm.
I. James William Shaffer Jr was born on September 4, 1914 and
died on March 30, 1999. He married Mable Crank, who was born
sometime in 1917.
II. Albert Wilder Shaffer was born on NOvember 6, 1916 in
Hartsville, SC and died on July 18, 1986 in Corpus Christi, TX. He
married Mary Naomi Sutherland, who was born on July 14, 1914
in Texas and died on August 22, 1977 in Corpus Christi, TX. They
are buried in Palms Memorial Gardens in Portland, TX.
III. Charles Rehmer Shaffer was born on October 12, 1919 in
Nesmith, SC and died on July 20, 1999. He married Ruby Sosebee,
who was born in 1910 and died in 1988. They are buried in
Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens, GA.
IV. Kenneth T. Shaffer was born on December 4, 1921 and died
on January 7, 1922 due to a premature birth as documented on the
death certificate. He is buried in Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery
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V. Thelma Shaffer was born on May 5, 1923 and died on May 28,
1924 due to intestinal troubles documented on the death certificate.
She is buried in Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC.
VI. Ida Mae Shaffer was born on March 24, 1925. She married
William Preston Tanner Jr, who was born on March 1, 1925 and
died on September 21, 1986. He is buried in Nesmith Baptist
Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC. She has a plot beside him there.

VII. Malcolm Ligron Shaffer was born on July 22, 1930 and died
on August 15, 1930 from asthma according to the death certificate.
He is buried in Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC.
12a. Ada Allona Rodgers was born on August 8, 1887 and died on June
3, 1965. She married Henry Marion Dennis, who was born on March 10,
1872 and died on July 1, 1941. They are buried in Scranton UMC
Cemetery in Scranton, SC. They had 6 children: Henry, Emden, Ada,
Marion, Clifford and Allen.
I. Henry Marion Dennis Jr was born on September 26, 1913 and
died on February 3, 1952. He married Pearl Dennis. They are
buried in Scranton UMC Cemetery in Scranton, SC.
II. Emden Brice Dennis was born on July 24, 1916 in Florence
County in SC and died on November 22, 1989 in Florence County
in SC. He married Eva Jane Story, who was born on July 28, 1926
and died on March 3, 2004. They are buried in Scranton UMC
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Scranton, SC and died on April 6, 1998 in Charleston, SC. She
married twice. Her first husband was Fernie Jacob “Jake” Oakley,
who was born on April 17, 1918 and died on July 2, 1938. They
are buried in Scranton UMC Cemetery in Scranton, SC. They had
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IIIa. Genie Oakley was born on December 9, 1938 and
died on January 12, 2017. She married Charles Lavern
Evans Jr, who was born on November 25, 1934 and died on
March 8, 2003. They are buried in Scranton UMC
Cemetery in Scranton, SC.
Her second husband was Richard Manning Brown. He was born on
February 21, 1918 and died on October 16, 1993. He is also buried
in Scranton UMC Cemetery in Scranton, SC. They had 4 children:
Ronald, Darrell, and Karen.
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Florence, SC and died on November 29, 1919. He is buried in
Scranton UMC Cemetery in Scranton, SC.
V. Clifford Morgan Dennis was born in 1920 and died on
December 14, 1964 in Scranton, SC. He is buried in Scranton
UMC Cemetery in Scranton, SC.
VI. Allen Dwight Dennis was born in 1926 and died on May 9,
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2. The second child of William and Jane was Owen Clinton Freeman. He was born in
1811 in NC and died on October 12, 1859 in Indiana. He married Mary Burroughs, who
was born in 1810 in Rock Hill, SC and died on September 5, 1858 in Madison, Indiana.
They are buried in Hebron Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. They had 3 children: Matilda,
John, and Caroline
2A. Matilda Ann Freeman was born on September 7, 1845 in Georgetown, SC
and died on June 15, 1919 in Lake City, SC. She married James Furman Rodgers,
who was born on July 5, 1841 in Kingstree, SC and died on February 26, 1906.
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Nellie, Ida and Ada.
2B. John Franklin Freeman was born in July of 1846 and died on January 2,
1911 in Hamilton, FL. He married Margaret Crosby Pipkin, who was born in
October of 1854 and died in 1900. They married on December 25, 1866 in
Williamsburg County in SC. They had 9 children: Minnie, Owen, Robert, Sidney,
Annie, Caddie, John, Jessie, and Mannie.
1b. Minnie E. Freeman was born in/around 1870 in Anderson, SC.
2b. Owen Clinton Freeman was born in August of 1871 and died on
April 26, 1918 in Andrews, SC from pneumonia according to his death
certificate. He married Sarah Elizabeth Tisdale, who was born on August
24, 1878 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on February 10, 1953 in
Andrews, SC. They are buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
They had 9 children: John, Ethelyn, Lucious, Robert, Eugene, Margaret,
Gussie, Leroy, and Leila.
I. John Edward Freeman was born on February 15, 1896 and
died on December 19, 1946. He married twice. His first wife was
Eva Corine McCants. She was born on December 9, 1887 and died
on October 30, 1924. They are buried in Harmony Cemetery in
Andrews, SC. They had 4 children: Heyward, John, Eva and Myrl
Ia. Heyward Albert Freeman was born on September 11,
1917 in Andrews, SC and died on December 30, 1999. He
married Elizabeth Haselden, who was born on November 6,
1919 and died on February 7, 2008. They are buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They
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Ib. John Rutherford Freeman was born on June 19, 1920
in Andrews, SC and died on July 12, 1944 in Saint-Lo,
Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France. He
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1941. After receiving training, he was in the invasion of
North Africa and was wounded there. Following recovery,
he participated in the invasion of Sielly, where he was
again wounded but soon was able to join the fighting in
Italy with his company. He was wounded again in Italy and
sent back to England. Following his recovery, he was
engaged in training troops there. Shortly after D-Day, he
was sent across the channel with his company, where he
was killed.” He is buried in Harmony Cemetery in
Andrews, SC.
Ic. Eva Odell Freeman was born on August 19, 1921 and
died on September 2, 2013 in Bennettsville, SC. She
married Lemont Rogers Sr, who was born on August 8,
1919 and died on October 20, 1971. They are buried in Old
Johnsonville Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They had 3
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2023 in Greensboro, NC. He married Vickie
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Colin and Mason Haynes
Id. Myrl Edward Freeman was born on October 26, 1924
and died on July 1, 1985 in Georgetown, SC. He married
Betty Clark, who was born on June 4, 1927 in Orangeburg
County in SC and died on October 11, 2019 in Georgetown,
SC. They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in
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John’s second wife was Claudia Ann Taylor Morris, who was born
on February 21, 1907 and died on November 30, 1997. She is
buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 4
children: Mannie, Arnold, Ruby, and Marrion
Ie. Mannie “Bunk” James Freeman was born on April 8,
1929 and died on December 21, 1960. He married Frances
Lucille Parsons, who was born on July 28, 1936. They are
buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC.

If. Arnold “Arnie” William Freeman was born on August
25, 1938 and died on October 8, 2021 in Blackville, SC. He
married Rose Freeman. They are buried in Spring Gully
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
Ig. Ruby Virginia Freeman was born on November 15,
1942 and died on February 26, 2005 in Georgetown, SC.
She married 3 times, but I couldn’t find their names. She
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Ih. Marrion Isaac Freeman was born on January 4, 1945
and died on January 7, 1945 from premature birth
according to the death certificate.
II. Ethelyn Gertrude Freeman was born on September 2, 1900 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on June 7, 1932 in Kingstree,
SC. She is buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC. She
married Walter Raleigh Brockington, who was born on June 27,
1890 and died on May 25, 1956. He is buried in Nesmith Baptist
Church Cemetery in
Nesmith, SC. They had 5 children: Bert, Walter, Lucille, Wendell,
and Elmer.
IIa. Bert Owen Brockington was born on August 26,
1919 in Kingstree, SC and died on January 18, 2004 in
Jefferson Parish in Louisiana. He is buried in Saint Roch
Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. He married and had
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IIb. Walter R. “Brock” Brockington was born on
November 25, 1920 and died on September 21, 2006 in
Goose Creek, SC. He married Doris Johnston.
IIc. Lucille “Lou” Brockington was born on October 14,
1922 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on June 9,
2014 in Savannah, GA. She married Israel Vann Macon. He
was born on April 21, 1921 in Savannah, GA and died on
January 2, 1986. They are buried in Forest Lawn Memory
Gardens in Savannah, GA.
IId. Wendell Franklin “Penny” Brockington was born on
December 31, 1924 in Kingstree, SC and died on
November 20, 2001. He served in the US Navy and was in
WWII. He married Ariel Cole Ingraham. She was born on
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Johnsonville, SC. They had one son: Wendell
i. Wendell Franklin Brockington JR was born on
November 24, 1947 in Hemingway, SC and died on
November 27, 1981 in Philippi, WV. He served in
the US Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War.
IIe. Elmer Gene Brockington was born on December 16,
1926 and died on July 21, 1970. He is buried in Carolina
Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC
III. Lucious Rutherford Freeman was born on September 22,
1902 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on September 13,
1969 in Andrews, SC from drowning in Black River near Warsaw.
“He was on a deer drive using his boat to cross the river in search
of his dogs. He apparently fell from his boat. The overturned boat
was discovered about 2 pm Saturday and the body was recovered
about 7:30 pm” according to his obituary. He married Retha Aline
McCants. She was born on September 25, 1907 and died on March
9, 1988 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Spring Gully
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 8 children: Infant Son, Otis,
Barbara, Mary, Lenora, Darwin, Lavern, and Lorin.
IIIa. Infant Son Freeman was born on and died on
October 1, 1930. He is buried in Harmony Cemetery in
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and died on August 30, 1969 in Georgetown, SC from an
automobile accident on Highway 501 when he apparently
lost control of his car during a heavy rain according to the
obituary. He married Wynelle “Winkie” Barrs, who was
born on May 29, 1931 in Wayne County in GA and died on
December 27, 2020. They are buried in Spring Gully
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 4 children: Leslie,
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and died on September 7, 1994. He is buried in
Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC.

IIIc. Barbara “Bobbi” Freeman was born on September
27, 1927 and died on March 1, 1986. She married Willie
“Bill” Weaver, who was born on May 4, 1924 and died on
April 6, 1993. They are buried in Elmwood Cemetery and
Annex in Georgetown, SC. He served in the US Army and
was in WWII. They had 3 children: Andrew, Lanie and
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IIId. Mary Elnore “Adda” Freeman was born on
November 4, 1929 and died on January 12, 1930 from
enlarged glands according to her death certificate. She is
buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
IIIe. Lenora Mae “Nora” Freeman was born on
November 2, 1931 and died on October 20, 2021. She
married Samuel Aventer Walters. He was born on October
27, 1925 in Andrews, SC and died on January 23, 2013 in
Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial
Gardens in Georgetown, SC. He served in the US Air
Force. They had 1 child: Samuel
i. Samuel A. Walters Jr married Jackie Walters
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IIIf. Darwin Ayche “Shirttail” Freeman was born on
October 7, 1933 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on
October 7, 1976 in Charleston, SC. He married Harriett
Patricia Johnson. She was born on February 7, 1937 in Fort
Moultrie, SC and died on April 4, 2011 in Georgetown, SC.
They are buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
They had 3 sons: Van, Lucious, and Timothy.
i. Van Johnson Freeman was born on July 5, 1958
in Georgetown, SC and died on May 16, 2022 in
Georgetown, SC. He married and had 3 children:
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IIIg. Lavern Reynolds Freeman was born on April 5,
1937 and died on September 25, 1997. He married Rhoda
Mae Jones, who was born on June 14, 1941 and died on
December 17, 2009. They are buried in Spring Gully
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 2 children: Thad and
Lavenya
i. Thad Reynolds Freeman was born on May 9,
1963 in Georgetown, SC and died on December 28,
2010 in Andrews, SC. He married and had 3
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ii. Lavenya Freeman was born and died on March
24, 1976. She is buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in
Andrews, SC.
IIIh. Lorin Elbert “Pete” Freeman was born on August
5, 1941 and died on December 20, 1999. He married
Dannie R. She was born on November 20, 1945. He is
buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC. She has
a plot beside him.
IV. Robert Clinton Freeman was born on March 30, 1905 and
died on June 13, 1970 in Georgetown, SC. He married Karieth
Cantley. She was born on May 7, 1908 and died on August 8, 1977
in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Harmony Cemetery in
Andrews, SC. They had 8 children: Phillip, Norma, Robert,
Douglas, Timothy, Gwen, Mona, and Linda.
IVa. Phillip Stephen “Poppy” Freeman was born on
March 15, 1944 and died on August 17, 2015 in Andrews,
SC. He served in the US Army and was in the Vietnam
War. He married Deborah Louise Benford. She was born on
August 11, 1953 and died on April 9, 2023. They are buried
in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They
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IVf. Gwen Freeman (Aubrey “Tex”) Nauert
IVg. Mona Dale Freeman Maring was born on April 13,
1953 and died on October 15, 1996. She is buried in
Andrews Memorial Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
IVh. Linda Freeman (Bozie) Mercer
V. Eugene Clarence Freeman was born on July 1, 1907 and died
on December 20, 1951 in Russellville, SC. He is married in
Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC. He married twice. His first
wife was Minton Iva McCants. She was born on September 5,
1912 and died on June 20, 1939. They had 2 children: Betty and
Shelvia.

Va. Betty Jean Freeman was born on August 17, 1934 in
Andrews, SC and died on April 29, 2016. She married
Durant Thomas Green Sr. He was born on September 1,
1932 and died on April 9, 2009. They are buried in
Brewington Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Clarendon
County in SC. They had 4 children: Terry, Katherine,
Cheryl, and Randy.
i. Terry Michael “Mike” Green was born on June
8, 1955 and died on December 17, 2016. He is
buried in Brewington Presbyterian Church .
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Vb. Shelvia Jean Freeman was born on July 24, 1936 and
died on August 19, 2005. She married John Watson
Glisson. He was born on September 21, 1930 and died on
November 15, 2015. They are buried in Andrews Memorial
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 4 children: Deborah,
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Eugene’s second wife was Katherine Cleo Cantley. She was born
on February 24, 1910 in Kingstree, SC and died on June 9, 2009 in
Moncks Corner, SC. She is buried in Harmony Cemetery in
Andrews, SC. They had 5 children: Betty, Juanita, Gloria, William
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and died on January 21, 2009. He was in the US Navy. He
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and died on October 6, 1976 in Charleston, SC. He married
Karey Schooley. They had 3 children: Eric, Jean, and
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VI. Margaret M. Freeman was born on December 2, 1908 in
Earle, SC and died on February 3, 2003 in Hanahan, SC. She is
buried in Carolina Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC. She
married Alfred Benjamin Thompson. He was born on May 8, 1892
and died on September 3, 1976 in Mount Pleasant, SC. He is
buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 5
children: Jackie, Connie, Jean, Alfred, Ralph and Leroy.
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VII. Gussie Bell Freeman was born on August 6, 1911 and died
on December 17, 1987. She married Neil Cameron Terry. He was
born on July 18, 1905 and died on December 28, 1973. They are
buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC.
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and died on January 30, 1934 from his thymus gland
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VIII. Leroy D. Freeman was born in 1914 and died in 1990. He
married Mildred S. Swails. She was born on April 15, 1921 and
died on January 22, 1992 in Charleston, SC. They are buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had 3
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IX. Leila Mae Freeman was born on August 28, 1916 and died on
July 8, 2000 in Georgetown, SC. She married Golden Theodore
“Goldie” Swails, who was born on November 5, 1912 and died on
September 4, 1994 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had 2
children: Barry and Patricia.
IXa. Barry Theodore Swails was born on May 11, 1937
and died on July 31, 2013 in Georgetown, SC. He is buried
in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. He
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unknown. He married Mary D. Plummer. She was born on May 14, 1874
in Alabama and died on June 3, 1939 in Austin, TX. She is buried in
Oakwood Cemetery Annex in Austin, TX. They had 3 children: Ronald,
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I. Ronald N. Freeman was born on November 23, 1893 and died
on December 27, 1962. He married Eunice E. Brink. She was born
in 1896 in Guide Rock, Nebraska and died sometime in 1987.
They are buried in Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, Arkansas.
II. Tina Freeman was born on April 17, 1896 in Andrews, SC and
died on May 28, 1987 in Austin, TX. She is buried in Oakwood
Cemetery Annex in Austin, TX.
III. Walter Blue Freeman was born on November 12, 1900 in
Statesboro, GA and died on May 27, 1964 in Caddo Mills, TX. He
married Weston Gossett, who was born in 1897 and died in 1972.
They are buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Caddo Mills, TX.
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SC and died on January 26, 1967 in Jasper, FL. He married Eliza Christie,
who was born on September 8, 1877 in Benton, FL and died on November
19, 1950 in Lake City, FL. They are buried in Evergreen Cemetery in
Jasper, FL. They had 6 children: William, Margaret, Arrie, Flossie, Ethel,
and Julius.
I. William McKinley Freeman was born on November 22, 1902
and died on July 9, 1972. He married Isabell Hogan. She was born
on January 27, 1911 and died onFebruary 16, 2008 in Lake City,
FL. They are buried in Memorial Cemetery in Lake City, FL. They
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died on May 15, 1997. She is buried in Memorial Cemetery
in Lake City, FL. She married three times. Her first
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Her third husband was Robert Burgess Griffin.
II. Margaret Elizabeth Freeman was born on January 6, 1905
and died on January 20, 2001 in Lake City, FL. She married Edgar
Carlton Chandler, who was born on April 27, 1898 in Banks
County in GA and died on November 3, 1957 in Columbia County
in FL. They are buried in Scott Cemetery in Deep Creek, FL. They
had one son: Arnold
IIa. Arnold Chandler was born on August 13, 1935 and
died on July 25, 1992. He is buried in Scott Cemetery in
Deep Creek, FL.
III. Arrie Belle Freeman was born on February 13, 1907 and died
on March 20, 1994. She married Addison Quincy Milton, who was
born on March 27, 1900 and died on March 5, 1981. They are
buried in Scott Cemetery in Deep Creek, FL. They had two
children: Dorothy and Addison
IIIa. Dorothy “Dot” Belle Milton was born on October 2,
1928 and died on September 23, 2000. She married Billy
Spradley, who was born on April 3, 1925 and died on
October 24, 1972. They are buried in Scott Cemetery in
Keep Creek, FL. They had 2 children that died in infancy.
i. Infant Girl Spradley was born and died on May
17, 1942. She is buried in Scott Cemetery in Deep
Creek, FL.
ii. Infant Boy Spradley was born and died on
February 9, 1943 in Deep Creek, FL. He is buried in
Scott Cemetery in Deep Creek, FL.
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IV. Flossie Marie Freeman was born on February 23, 1909 and
died on February 21, 2001. She married Willaim Elmo Brown,
who was born on August 29, 1910 and died on July 26, 1940 from
being struck by lightning. They are buried in Memorial Cemetery
in Lake City, FL.
V. Ethel Freeman was born on May 25, 1912 in Hamilton, FL and
died on November 10, 1990 in Jasper, FL. She married Ernest
Sullivan Harvey, who was born on October 23, 1910 in Duval, FL
and died on January 25, 1985 in Hamilton, FL. They are buried in
Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper, FL. They had a son: Ernest
Va. Ernest Eugene Harvey was born on January 31, 1933
in Jasper, FL and died on May 11, 1994 in Hamilton, FL.
He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper, FL.
VI. Julius Robert “Mack” Freeman was born on September 25,
1915 in Suwannee Shoals, FL and died on August 13, 1973 in
Jacksonville, FL. He married Mildred Dyess, who was born on
February 2, 1917 and died on July 9, 2010. They are buried in
Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL.
5b. Annie C. Freeman was born in May of 1881 in SC. No other info was
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7b. John Cleveland Freeman was born on April 4, 1884 and died on
August 7, 1961. He married Mary Estella Hunter, who was born on
October 7, 1889 and died on August 1, 1970 in Live Oak, FL. They are
buried in Live Oak Cemetery in Live Oak, FL.They had 6 children:
Eunice, Walter, Wallace, Warren, Ollie, and Miles.
I. Eunice Estella Freeman was born on March 20, 1908 and died
on July 13, 1973. She married twice. Her first husband was Cecil
Council Musgrove. Her second husband was Alton Eugene
Raimes, who was born on January 19, 1906 and died on May 16,
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II. Walter O’Cain Freeman was born on December 7, 1910 and
died on August 8, 1964. He is buried in Live Oak Cemetery in
Live Oak, FL. He married Frances Freeman, who was born
sometime in 1898.

III. Wallace Hunter Freeman was born on November 6, 1913
and died on February 22, 1962. He married Lucille Turman, who
was born on June 16, 1914 and died on June 21, 2003. They are
buried in Live Oak Cemetery in Live Oak, FL.
IV. Warren Freeman was born sometime in 1915. No other
information was found
V. Ollie W. Freeman was born on April 6, 1916 and died on May
3, 1973. He married Vergie Harrell, who was born on March 30,
1920 and died on March 19, 1970. They are buried in Live Oak
Cemetery in Live Oak, FL.
VI. Miles Theron Freeman was born on March 31, 1927 and died
on May 8, 1935
8b. Jessie Freeman was born in October of 1887 in SC. No other
information was found.
9b. Mannie Gault Freeman was born on February 28, 1889 and died on
April 18, 1956. He married Mary Virginia Jones, who was born on
November 28, 1887 in Echols, GA and died on September 29, 1979 in
Raiford, FL. They are buried in Sapp Cemetery in Raiford, FL. They had 7
children: Maybelle, Alvy, John, Laurence, Ernest, Willene, and Mary.
I. Maybelle Freeman was born on May 20, 1910 and died on July
6, 1998.
II. Alvy Freeman was born sometime in 1913. No other
information was found.
III. John Flural Freeman Sr was born on September 15, 1914 in
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Cemetery in Hawthorne, FL. He married twice.
His first wife was Annie Ruth McCormick, who was born on
March 22, 1926 and died on March 20, 1955. She is buried in
Swift Creek Cemetery in Lake Butler, FL.
His second wife was Theney Mann, who was born on January 18,
1921 and died on April 14, 1990. She is buried beside John in
Hawthorne Cemetery in Hawthorne, FL.
IV. Laurence Herbert Freeman was born on May 21, 1916 in
Baker, FL and died on April 6, 1955 in Union, FL. He married
Gussie Smith, who was born in 1920 and died on June 6, 2007.
They are buried in Sapp Cemetery in Raiford, FL. They had 6
children: Clara, Gene, Dean, Clinton, Glenn, and Kay
IVa. Clara Nell Freeman was born on September 15, 1938
and died on October 9, 1995.
IVb. Gene Freeman was born sometime in 1941. He
married Paulette Freeman.
IVc. Dean Freeman was born in sometime in 1947
IVd. Clinton Freeman was born sometime in 1949. He
married Marie Freeman.
IVe. Glenn Freeman was born sometime in 1950.
IVf. Kay Frances Freeman married John Roy Trowell
V. Ernest Freeman was born sometime in 1919 in Florida. No
more information was found
VI. Willene Bernice Freeman was born on April 4, 1921 in
Baxter, FL and died on October 19, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL. She
married Otis James Greene, who was born on August 15, 1916 and
died on September 22, 1994. They are buried in Riverside
Memorial Park in Jacksonville, FL. They had 3 children: James,
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2C. Caroline E. Freeman was born on April 4, 1850 and died on May 22, 1932.
She is buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC. She married William
Richardson Feagin, who was born on February 17, 1851 and died on November
12, 1925. He is buried in Piney Grove FWB Church of Pentecostal Faith in
Williamsburg County in SC.
3. The third child of William and Jane was Gilbert Clarkson Freeman. He was born in
1823 in NC and died sometime after 1900 in Georgetown, SC. He married twice. His first
wife was Elizabeth Mouton. She was born in 1828 in NC and died in 1867 in
Georgetown, SC. She died in childbirth along with her set of twins. They had 9 children,
not including the twins: William, Susan, Hannah, Rebecca, Sarah, Elizabeth, Martha,
Matilda, and Jennie.
3A. William John Freeman was born sometime in 1844. He married his sister,
Rebecca Hattie Freeman. She was born in 1853 in Black River, SC and died in
1900. They had 3 children: Margaret, Mary, and William.
3a. Margaret “Maggie” Freeman was born sometime in 1866 in SC. No
more info was found.
3b. Mary Agnes Freeman was born on September 13, 1875 and died on
September 17, 1960 in Georgetown, SC. She married John Thomas Miller,
who was born on February 14, 1878 in Georgetown, SC and died on April
25, 1924 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Deep Creek Cemetery in
Pleasant Hill, SC. They had 5 children: Lyllan, Rebecca, Omie, Ita, and
Tom.
I. Lyllan V. Miller was born on February 8, 1898 and died on
August 12, 1900. She is buried in Deep Creek Cemetery in
Pleasant Hill, SC.
II. Rebecca A. Miller was born on December 15, 1901 in
Georgetown, SC and died on June 2, 1956 in Hemingway, SC. She
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Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Center Baptist Church
Cemetery in Georgetown, SC. They had 2 children: Donna and
Kemp
IIa. Donna Williams was born on June 6, 1928 in
Hemingway, SC and died on March 8, 2016 in Duluth, GA.
She married Thomas Richard Hagood, who was born on
October 12, 1922 and died on March 12, 1999. They are
buried in Nazareth Cemetery in Moore, SC. They had 2
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III. Omie Leon Miller was born on September 11, 1903 and died
on December 21, 1974 in Georgetown, SC. She married Zacheus
Gladstone Tanner, who was born on January 29, 1898 and died on
March 19, 1982 in Columbia, SC. They are buried in Lake Chapel
Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They had 4 children: Charles,
Ernest, Luther and Mildred.
IIIa. Charles Flint Tanner was born on January 23, 1925
in Hemingway, SC and died on December 16, 2006 in
Georgetown, SC. He served in the US Army and was
involved in WWII. He married Lucille Doris Spigner, who
was born on August 18, 1927 and died on May 8, 2006.
They are buried in Center Baptist Cemetery in Georgetown,
SC. They had 4 children: Merry, Charles, Marilyn and Lori
i. Merry Gale Tanner was born on January 19,
1949 in Hemingway, SC and died on March 11,
2019 in Lexington, SC. She married Roy Hewett.
ii. Charles Spigner Tanner was born on December
4, 1953 in Hemingway, SC and died on October 5,
2021 in Hemingway, SC. He married Cecelia Cagle.
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IIIb. Ernest Milton Tanner was born on January 29, 1932
in Hemingway, SC and died on July 22, 2011 in
Georgetown, SC. He married Marion Louise Miller, who
was born on December 22, 1933 in Hemingway, SC and
died on October 24, 2009 in Georgetown, SC. They are
buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown,
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IIIc. Luther Gerald Tanner was born on November 1,
1935 in Hemingway, SC and died on November 3, 2007 in
Georgetown, SC. He served in the US Navy and was
involved in the Korean War, Vietnam, Cuban Missile Crisis
and Bay of Pigs military operation. He was the recipient of
the Vietnam Bronze Star with Valor, the Combat Service
Medal, National Defense Medal, the Chinda Service Medal
and the Overseas Service Medal. He had a daughter,
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IIId. Mildred Sybil Tanner was born on January 22, 1945
and died on December 28, 2013. She married Rudy Carroll
Cook, who was born on October 11, 1944 in Hemingway,
SC and died on October 28, 2022 in Florence, SC. They are
buried in Cook Family Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They
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IV. Ita Clementer Miller was born in 1910 and died on May 7,
1974 in Pleasant Hill, SC. She married Fernie Prevatte, who was
born on January 7, 1895 and died on February 14, 1968. They are
buried in Deep Creek Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, SC.
V. Tom Mack Miller was born in May of 1916 and died in May of
1982. He married Ruth Itilene Williams, who was born on
September 12, 1918 and died on January 13, 1990 in Hemingway,
SC. They are buried in Deep Creek Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, SC.
They had 6 children: Ruth, Alice, Dottie, Roger, Amanda, and
Thomas
Va. Ruth Maxine Miller was born in 1940 and died on
December 22, 2020 in Florence, SC. She married George
Quinton Hughes, who was born on December 26, 1934 and
died on December 19, 2013 in Hemingway, SC. They are
buried in Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery in Hemingway,
SC. They had 3 children: Chris, Sonja, and Paige.
i. Chris G. (Dorinda) Hughes
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iii. Paige Hughes (Rickey) Watford
Vb. Alice Jeanette Miller was born on March 12, 1941
and died on July 4, 2022. She married twice. Her first
husband was Dexter Julian Stone. He was born on
September 21, 1937 and died on March 31, 1972. He is
buried in Deep Creek Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, SC. They
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Her second husband was William Lester Freeman. He was
born on July 2, 1923 and died on August 25, 2008. He is
buried in Florence Memorial Gardens in Florence, SC.
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and died on December 12, 2002 in Pleasant Hill, SC. He is
buried in Deep Creek Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, SC. He
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Ve. Amanda Miller was born on September 8, 1945 in
Hemingway, SC and died on January 30, 2022. She married
Preston Heyward Oates. He was born on August 14, 1943
in Florence, SC and died on May 29, 2008 in Florence, SC.
They are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC.
They had one son, Brad.
i. Brad Eugene Tindall was born on August 27,
1974 and died on July 30, 1991. He is buried in
Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC.
Vf. Thomas S. Miller was born on September 10, 1947
and died on March 2, 2011. He served in the US Army. He
married Judy Earline Grier, who was born on May 25, 1947
in Hemingway, SC and died on January 13, 2023 in
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3c. William Gary Freeman was born sometime in 1877 in Georgetown,
SC and died sometime before 1920 from the Spanish Flu. He married
Francis Olga Avant. She was born in February of 1874 and died sometime
before 1920 in Georgetown, SC from the Spanish Flu. They had 3
children: Cleveland, Florrie, and Mary
I. Cleveland T. Freeman was born on July 9, 1911 in
Georgetown, SC and died on March 13, 1988 in Winnsboro, SC.
He married Orie Jane Miller, who was born on September 27, 1920
and died on July 27, 1985. They are buried in Royal PInes
Memorial Gardens in Winnsboro, SC. They had 6 children:
Beverly, Carolyn, Cheryl, Gary, Iris and Lauren.
Ia. Beverly June Freeman was born on August 7, 1946 in
Winnsboro, SC and died on May 20, 2020 in Spartanburg,
SC. She married Charles Richard Denton. He was born on
May 5, 1941 and died on October 2, 2023. They are buried
in Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church Cemetery in
Lockhard, SC.
Ib. Carolyn Freeman (Bug) Jones
Ic. Cheryl Freeman (Glen) Rabon
Id. Gary Freeman
Ie. Iris Freeman (Michael) Szymanski
If. Lauren Freeman (Randy) Sease
II. Florrie Verge Freeman was born on January 28, 1913 in
Andrews, SC and died on June 25, 1985. She married Thomas
Wilson Tanner, who was born on January 12, 1904 and died on
July 3, 1976. They are buried in Center Baptist Church Cemetery
in Georgetown County in SC. They had 7 children: Cleveland,
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IIa. Cleveland Odell Tanner was born on July 22, 1931
and died on June 13, 1995.
IIb. Palford Furtie Tanner was born on July 8, 1933 and
died on June 27, 1951. He is buried in Center Baptist
Church Cemetery in Georgetown County in SC.
IIc. Revon Tanner was born sometime in 1935.
IId. Baby Boy Tanner was born and died sometime in
1937.
IIe. Thomas Jerry Tanner was born on March 5, 1938 in
Georgetown, SC and died on April 13, 2016 in West
Columbia, SC. He was cremated.
IIf. Olga Jean Tanner was born sometime in 1940.
IIg. Mary Grace Tanner was born on January 1, 1942 and
died on February 28, 1942. She is buried in Lake Chapel
Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC.
III. Mary Freeman was born sometime in 1913 and died in 1984.
She married Jack Brinson, who was born in 1912 and died in 1980.
They are buried in Southern Palms Memorial Gardens in North
Myrtle Beach, SC. They had a daughter: Janice.
IIIa. Janice A. Brinson was born in 1937 and died in
1972. She married Ennis Lilly Blackburn and had 3
children: Keith, Lou and Trudy.
i. Keith Alan Blackburn was born on July 11,
1961 in Burlington, NC and died on June 24, 2009
in Hartsville, SC. He married Lynna June Thomas.
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3b. Susan Harot Freeman was born on December 2, 1849 and died on
July 22, 1950. She married twice. Her first husband was someone with the
last name Freeman. They had 2 children together: Annie and Robert.
I. Annie Margaret Freeman was born on December 4, 1884 and
died on October 2, 1979. She married Charles H. Ethredge, who
was born on May 9, 1875 and died on September 12, 1937. They
are buried in Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in
Georgetown, SC. They had 8 children: Luther, Daisy, Lessie, Mary,
William, Sally, Frank and Evelyn.
Ia. Luther Grover Ethridge was born on June 30, 1905
and died on June 15, 1990. He married Mabel Lilly
Ethridge. They are buried in Floral Garden Memorial Park
in High Point, NC. They had one son: Larry.
i. Larry Lee Ethridge was born and died on
November 13, 1933. He is buried in Springfield
Friends Meeting House Cemetery.
Ib. Daisy Bell Ethridge was born on March 27, 1907 and
died on September 1, 1979 in High Point, NC. She married
Charles Frazier Smith, who was born on February 6, 1906
and died on August 25, 1979. They are buried in Floral
Garden Memorial Park in High Point, NC.
Ic. Lessie Mae Ethridge was born on May 1, 1909 and
died on November 12, 1994 in High Point, NC. She
married John Lindsey Cox, who was born on June 5, 1904
and died on October 26, 1981. They are buried in Guilford
Memorial Park in Greensboro, NC. They had 3 children:
William, Helen and Harold.
i. William Sanford Cox was born on March 20,
1929 and died on November 2, 2001. He married
Nellie Reaves, who was born on October 10, 1929
and died on June 13, 1986. They are buried in
Guilford Memorial Park in Greensboro, NC. They
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Id. Mary Ethridge was born on May 22, 1911 in
Georgetown, SC and died on October 5, 1994 in High
Point, NC. She married Lonnie Walter Duke, who was born
on December 28, 1907 and died on July 27, 1960. They are
buried in Oakwood Cemetery in High Point, NC. They had
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died on November 2, 2007. She married Rufus
Carey Curl Jr. He was born on June 15, 1924 and
died on March 27, 2007. They are buried in Graham
Memorial Park in Graham, NC. They had 3
children: Ann, Shirley, and Steve.
ia. Ann Curl was born on February 1, 1946
and died on April 9, 2019. She married Joe
Thomas Hampton, who was born on May 3,
1940 and died on April 9, 2006. They are
buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in
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on May 12, 1981 in Jackson, WV. He served in the US Army and
was involved in WWII. He married Elsie Elizabeth Rhodes, who
was born on February 27, 1916 and died on January 7, 1998. They
are buried in Floral Garden Cemetery in High Point, NC.
If. Sally Ethridge was born on December 20, 1916 and died on
July 22, 2004 in Archdale, NC. She married Albert P. Mendillo.
Both were cremated.
Ig. Frank Gurdon Ethridge was born on June 10, 1920 in
Georgetown, SC and died on September 28, 1991 in Asheboro,
NC. He served in the US Army and was involved in WWII. He is
buried in Guilford Memorial Park in Greensboro, NC.
Ih. Evelyn Bernice Ethridge was born on February 14, 1923 and
died on February 22, 2006. She married Albert Edward Winyard Jr,
who was born on July 22, 1917 and died on July 21, 1974 in
Baltimore City, Maryland. They are buried in Mount Olivet
Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland. They had 4 children: Diana,
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II. Robert Freeman was born on November 1, 1886 and died on February
5, 1966. He married Sarah Elizabeth Haselden on February 17, 1966. She
was born on July 15, 1896 and died on August 31, 1986. They are buried
in Piney Forest Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 7 children: Francis,
Bertie, Robert, Timothy, Susie, Lydia, and Barney.
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October 16, 1977. He married Juanita Odessa Alford, who was
born on March 24, 1928 in Groveland, GA and died on May 9,
2006 in Charleston, SC. They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial
Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had 3 daughters: Brenda,
Pamela, and Donna.
i. Brenda Freeman was born on October 11, 1946 in
Georgetown, SC and died on September 24, 2013.
ii. Pamela Gail Freeman was born on August 17, 1950
iii. Donna Freeman was born on April 8, 1956 in
Georgetown, SC and died on August 26, 2009 in
Georgetown, SC. She married twice. Her first husband was
Donald Ray Lambert. They had 2 children together, Karina
and William.
iiia. Bonnie Katina Lambert was born on April 5,
1973 in Georgetown, SC and died on September 22,
2004 in Murrells Inlet, SC. She was cremated. She
had a daughter, Cecily Jessica Lambert.
iiib. William Patrick “Billy” Lambert was born
on February 29, 1978 and died on February 9, 2008
from a car accident. He was cremated.
Her second husband was Edward D. Thompson. They had
no children together.
IId. Timothy Freeman was born sometime in 1925 in SC. No
other info was found.
IIe. Susie Jane Freeman was born on January 16, 1927 and died
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IIf. Lydia Freeman was born on June 12, 1929 and died on
September 7, 1994. She married Samuel L. Rucci, who was born
on December 26, 1929 and died on October 21, 1993. They are
buried in Andrews Memorial Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
IIg. Barney Freeman was born on October 8, 1932 and died on
September 16, 1951 in Andrews, SC. He is buried in Piney Forest
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
Susan’s second husband was John C. Ethridge, who was born in February
of 1850. His death date is unknown. They had 3 children: Alice, Florence,
and Ervin.
IIh. Alice Ethridge was born on December 19, 1889 and died on
September 29, 1976 in Georgetown, SC. She married John
Benjamin Casselman, who was born on May 17, 1888 and died on
December 10, 1963. They are buried in Piney Forest Cemetery in
Andrews, SC. They had 3 children: Andrew, Thomas, and Allifair
i. Andrew James Casselman was born on January 8, 1912
in Williamsburg County in SC and died on October 3, 2001
in Georgetown, SC. He married Lila Orena Moore, who
was born on August 26, 1915 in Georgetown County in SC
and died on November 12, 1997 in Andrews, SC. They are
buried in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery in Andrews,
SC. They had 6 children: Willard, Robert, Olin, Barbara,
Renolds and Betty
ia. Willard “Bill” Benjamin Casselman was born
on August 20, 1933 in Georgetown, SC and died on
March 23, 2016 in Georgetown, SC. He married
Martha Jo Johnson, who was born on June 30, 1936
and died on March 28, 2006. They are buried in
Bethel United Methodist Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
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buried in Antioch Pentecostal Holiness Church
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
if. Betty Jo Casselman Behler was born on
January 8, 1949 and died on November 11, 2001 in
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ii. Thomas Robert Casselman was born on November 17,
1915 in Andrews, SC and died on December 12, 2005 in
Georgetown, SC. He married Eunice Howard, who was
born on January 31, 1922 and died on January 18, 1983.
They are buried in Ivey Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They
had 3 children: Robert, Shirley and Sylvia.
iia. Robert Bennie “RB” Casselman was born on
May 24, 1940 and died on November 13, 2021 in
Andrews, SC. He married Margie Lee Todd and had
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iii. Alliefair Casselman was born on April 2, 1925 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on April 9, 2018 in
Myrtle Beach, SC. She married Albert Mack Ard, who was
born on March 14, 1920 in Williamsburg County in SC and
died on February 5, 1998 in Andrews, SC. They are buried
in Ivey Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 5 children:
Albert, Annette, Alvine, Eddie, and Wendell.
iiia. Alberta Ard was born on June 6, 1943 and
died on April 19, 2019. She married Perry Eli
Howard, who was born on May 14, 1940 and died
on July 14, 2006 in Andrews, SC. They are buried
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iiib. Annette Ard was born sometime in 1946. She
married Tommy Howard.
iiic. Alvin Lee Ard was born in 1950. He married
Janella Mobley, who was born on September 12,
1951 and died on April 19, 2019. She is buried in
Bloomingvale Baptist Church in Williamsburg
County in SC. They had 3 children: Aaron, Andy,
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iiid. Eddie Arnold Ard was born on December 30,
1951 and died on March 25, 1952 from
bronchopneumonia. He is buried in Piney Forest
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
iiie. Wendell Whaley Ard was born on June 22,
1952 and died on December 16, 1989
3c. Hannah Agnes Freeman was born in May of 1852 and died on
November 25, 1925. She married William D. VWall, who was born in
September of 1844 and died on May 5, 1903. They are buried in Long
Family Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 9 children: Daniel, Minnie,
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on January 17, 1952. He married twice. His first wife was Sarah
Jane Todd. She was born on March 15, 1883 and died on February
3, 1920. Both are buried in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery in
Andrews, SC. They had 3 children: Annie, Cassie, and Infant Son
Ia. Annie Wall was born on September 7, 1909 in
Georgetown, SC and died on July 22, 1992 in High Point,
NC. She married twice. Her first husband was Joe James
Morris. He was born on January 10, 1899 and died on
January 20, 1970. They are buried in Bethel United
Methodist Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had a daughter:
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who was born on September 23, 1903 and died on
December 25, 1977. He is buried in Sandridge Cemetery in
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Ib. Cassie Wall was born on December 27, 1916 and died
on September 10, 2008. She married Olin H. Hartley, who
was born on November 28, 1917 and died on April 15,
1985. They are buried in Carolina Memorial Park in North
Charleston, SC. They had 3 children: Doris, Bobby, and
Jerry.
i. Doris Evelyn Hartley was born on June 7, 1939
and died on July 18, 2001. She married Joe Adrian
Mitchum, who was born on August 29, 1932 and
died on August 6, 2020. They are buried in Carolina
Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC. They had 2
children: Timothy and Deborah.
ia. Timothy C. Mitchum was born on June
4, 1964 and died on December 27, 2018. He
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ii. Bobby Gene Hartley was born on November 6,
1941 and died on March 17, 1973. He is buried in
Carolina Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC.
He married Cheryl Rebecca “Tissie” Brown, who
was born on October 23, 1944 and died on January
9, 1990. She is buried in Plantation Memorial
Gardens in Moncks Corner, SC. They had 2
children: Kathryn and David.
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iii. Jerry Olin Hartley was born on June 28, 1946
and died on May 31, 2022. He married Cherry
Gardner and had 3 children: Susan, Michael, and
Cerah.
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iiic. Cerah Hartley (Chris) Elkins
Ic. Infant Son Wall was born on April 27, 1919 and died
on April 29, 1919 due to premature birth according to his
death certificate
II. Minnie C. Wall was born on January 29, 1877 in Pee Dee
Township in Georgetown, SC and died on June 26, 1939 in
Georgetown, SC. She married John Silas Vernon, who was born on
November 30, 1875 and died on February 8, 1941. They are buried
in Antioch Cemetery in Rhems, SC.
III. Margaret C. Wall was born on May 7, 1877 and died on
February 20, 1892. She is buried in Red Hill Cemetery in
Georgetown County in SC.
IV. Hannah Wall
V. Lou Wall
VI. Willie Ann Wall was born on October 22, 1884 and died on
March 9, 1954. She married Harry Mandelkorn, who was born on
October 22, 1849 and died on May 11, 1925. They are buried in
Bethel United Methodist Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
VII. Charlotte Sarah Wall
VIII. Charles Robbins Wall was born on September 27, 1891 and
died on November 4, 1949. He married Ora Belle Barnes, who was
born on May 6, 1895 and died on August 15, 1983 in Camden, SC.
They are buried in Mount Olive Baptist Cemetery in Georgetown,
SC. They had 4 children: Fleddie, Albert, Ora, and Minnie
VIIIa. Fleddie Olin Wall was born on January 15, 1917
and died on February 18, 1994 in Decatur, AL. He married
Eunice Louise Player, who was born on August 18, 1920
and died on January 17, 1995. They are buried in Roselawn
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VIIIc. Minnie Vernice Wall was born on April 14, 1924
and died on July 29, 1974. She married Jack Lambert, who
was born on November 8, 1917 and died on August 15,
1986. They are buried in Sampit United Methodist
Cemetery in Georgetown, SC. They had 2 children: Charles
and Bobbie
i. Charles Edward Lambert was born on
November 10, 1939 and died on December 13, 1939
from suffocation according to his death certificate.
He is buried in Sampit United Methodist Cemetery
in Georgetown, SC.
ii. Bobbie Leo Lambert was born on September
17, 1943 and died on October 13, 1943 in
Kingstree, SC from acute colitis according to his
death certificate. He is buried in Sampit United
Methodist Cemetery in Georgetown, SC.
VIIId. Ora Belle Wall was born on August 17, 1926 and
died on March 26, 2003.

IX. Ruth Roodell Wall was born on July 26, 1896 and died on
February 11, 1939 from pulmonary tuberculosis according to her
death certificate. She married HL Ainsworth. They are buried in
Elmwood Cemetery and Annex in Georgetown, SC. They had one
son: Leroy
IXa. Leroy Ainsworth was born on July 4, 1918 and died
on June 29, 1919. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery and
Annex in Georgetown, SC.
3d. Rebecca Hattie Freeman was born sometime in 1853 in Black River
in Georgetown, SC and died sometime in 1900. She married twice. Her
first husband was also her brother, William John Freeman. Their children
are listed under his name. Her second husband was John Cornelius
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Cemetery in Georgetown, SC. They had 5 children including one set of
twins: Lessie, Robert, Furman, John, and Tracey.
I. Lessie Corine Williams was born on September 6, 1889 and
died on November 12, 1974 in Wilmington, NC. She is buried in
Midway Crossroads in Georgetown, SC. She married twice. Her
first husband was Joseph Calvin Miller, who was born on
November 2, 1892 in Blackriver in Georgetown, SC and died on
October 31, 1917 in Andrews, SC. He is buried in Antioch
Cemetery in Rhems, SC. They had 3 children: Wendel, Cleveland,
and Joseph.
Ia. Wendel Calvin Miller was born on September 2, 1914
and died on October 12, 1969. He married Minnie Evans,
who was born on August 31, 1919 and died on November
25, 1966. They are buried in Wilmington National
Cemetery in Wilmington, NC.
Ib. Cleveland Miller was born sometime in 1917 in
Georgetown, SC.
Ic. Joseph Richard Miller was born on April 12, 1918 in
Georgetown, SC and died on January 23, 1979 in
Wilmington, NC. He married Maxine Guyton, who was
born on September 6, 1924 in Burgaw, NC and died on
February 11, 2013 in Castle Hayne, NC. They are buried in
Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Wilmington, NC.
They had 2 children: Billy and Joseph.
i. Joseph Cloin Miller was born on December 23,
1941 in Rocky Point, NC.
ii. Billy London Miller was born on June 21, 1944
in Wilmington, NC and died in August of 2014 in
Wilmington, SC. He married Brenda Moore. They
had 5 children: Bobby, Gene, Joey, Chris, and
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iia. Bobby Steve Miller was born on July 2,
1971 in New Hanover, NC.
iib. Dobbin Gene Miller was born on
February 17, 1973 in Burgaw, NC.
iic. Joseph Edward Miller was born in
May of 1982 in Wilmington, NC.
iid. Christopher London Miller was born
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II. Robert Williams was born on September 6, 1889. No other
information was found.
III. Furman Talmadge Williams was born on November 1, 1892
in Georgetown, SC and died on March 25, 1947 in Georgetown,
SC from injuries from being struck by a cab of a crane according
to his death certificate. He is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in
Georgetown, SC. He married Maebelle Morris, who was born on
October 1, 1901 and died on March 22, 1982 in Charleston, SC.
She is buried in Riverview Memorial Park in North Charleston,
SC.
IV. John Luther Williams was born on March 2, 1894 in Pee Dee
Township in Georgetown, SC and died on February 11, 1947 in
Cranston, Rhode Island. He married Hattie Lee McRae, who was
born sometime in 1915 in Marion, SC. He is buried in Williams
Hill FWB Cemetery in Midway Crossroads in Georgetown County
in SC. They had 4 children: James, Robert, Richard, and Baby boy
Williams.
IVa. Myrtle Louise Williams was born sometime in 1935.
IVb. James M. Williams was born sometime in 1938
IVc. Robert Jerry Williams was born on January 1, 1941
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IVe. Baby Boy Williams was born and died on February
28, 1948 in Mullins, SC.
V. Tracey Bryan Williams was born on August 22, 1899 and died
on November 29, 1973 in Georgetown, SC. He married Ethel Jane
Williams, who was born on October 19, 1905 and died on
November 20, 1994 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in
Midway Crossroads in Georgetown, SC. They had 6 children:
Furnie, Mayford, Allen, Ethelene, Shirley, and Jerry.
Va. Furnie Bryant Williams was born on July 25, 1931
and died on January 26, 1994. He is buried in Williams Hill
FWB Cemetery in Midway Crossroads in Georgetown
County in SC.
Vb. Reverend Mayford C. Williams was born on January
12, 1933 and died on September 21, 2019. He married
Lessie Dae “Polly” Driggers, who was born on August 14,
1938 and died on February 19, 1999. They are buried in
Williams Hill FWB Cemetery in Midway Crossroads in
Georgetown County in SC. They had one daughter: Sharon
i. Sharon Williams was born in 1955 in
Orangeburg, SC and died on May 27, 1987 in
Charleston, SC. She is buried in Williams Hill FWB
Cemetery in Midway Crossroads in Georgetown
County in SC. She married Larry Derr and had 2
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Vc. Allen Luther Williams was born sometime in 1935
and died on April 8, 1956
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Vf. Jerry Franklyn Williams was born on April 13, 1946
and died on March 6, 2006. He married Beth Winstead.
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3e. Sarah Ann “Sallie” Freeman was born sometime in 1858. No other
information was found.
3f. Elizabeth Freeman was born sometime in 1861 in Black River in
Georgetown, SC. No other information was found.
3g. Martha Jane Freeman was born on December 26, 1863 in
Georgetown, SC and died on September 15, 1930 in Williamsburg County
in SC. She married Nathan Thomas Wall, who was born on November 1,
1853 and died on September 9, 1916 in Hemingway, SC. They had 10
children, including one set of twins: Gilbert, Daisy, Daniel, Janie, Grover,
Sarah, William, Walter, Gary, and Frasier.
I. Gilbert Clarkston Wall was born on May 15, 1885 in
Georgetown, SC and died on March 9, 1964 in Hemingway, SC.
He married Mary M. Owens, who was born on March 20, 1895
and died on December 11, 1988 in Kingstree, SC. They are buried
in Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC. They had 12
children, including a set of twins: Annie, Corrine, Pearlean,
Gladys, Vivian, Elloree, Gilbert, Alma, Arie, Doris, Norman, and
James.
Ia. Annie Mae Wall was born on September 23, 1914 and
died on January 23, 1998. She is buried in Nesmith Baptist
Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC.
Ib. Corrine Wall was born on May 30, 1917 in Nesmith,
SC and died on September 16, 2008 in Kingstree, SC. She
married twice. Her first husband was William James
Cooper. He was born on October 1, 1916 and died on
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Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC. Her second husband was
Rufus Brice Lawrimore. He was born on July 4, 1908 and
died on March 26, 1987. He is buried in Lawrimore Family
Cemetery in Hemingway, SC.
Ic. Pearlean W. Wall was born on January 3, 1919 and
died on March 23, 1986. She married Martin Luther
Richburg, who was born sometime in 1920 and died in
2004. They are buried in Kingstree Memorial Gardens in
Kingstree, SC. They had one son, Martin.
i. Martin “Marty” Luther Richburg Jr was born
on January 6, 1953 and died on May 13, 2019. He is
buried in Kingstree Memorial Gardens in Kingstree,
SC.
Id. Gladys Wall was born on September 28, 1920 and died
on July 14, 2000. She married Sammie Emmitt Rodgers,
who was born on February 17, 1917 and died on July 11,
1966. They are buried in Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery
in Nesmith, SC. They had one son: Walker
i. Walker Emmitt Rodgers was born in 1943 and
died on February 5, 2018 in Florida.
Ie. Vivienne Mary Wall DeWittwas born on July 24, 1922
and died on December 20, 2000.
If. Elloree Wall was born on April 11, 1925 and died on
November 5, 1993. She married Joseph W. Crosby, who
was born on April 9, 1923 and died on August 5, 1994.
They are buried in Kingstree Memorial Gardens in
Kingstree, SC.
Ig. Gilbert Clarkston Wall was born on May 9, 1927 and
died on October 13, 2008. He married Faye Tanner, who
was born on November 5, 1932 and died on January 25,
2018. They are buried in Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery
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3, 1955 in Kingstree, SC and died on October 30,
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Ih. Alma Wall was born on August 15, 1928 and died on
August 13, 1993. She married Harry Branford Parnell Sr,
who was born on February 12, 1926 in Kingstree, SC and
died on June 4, 1999 in Conway, SC. They are buried in
Tisdale Cemetery in Kingstree, SC. They had 3 children:
Harry, Margaret, and Arrie.
i. Harry Bruce Parnell was born on June 24, 1949
and died on June 26, 1950. He is buried in Tisdale
Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
ii. Margaret Olivia Parnell was born on June 6,
1951 and died on July 13, 1956. She is buried in
Tisdale Cemetery in Kingstree, SC.
iii. Arrie Jeanette Parnell was born on January 22,
1964 and died on November 10, 1981 in Charleston,
SC. She is buried in Tisdale Cemetery in Kingstree,
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January 9, 1997. She married John Furman Prevatte Jr, who
was born on June 18, 1922 in Kingstree, SC and died on
February 29, 1988. They are buried in Mount Vernon
United Methodist Church Cemetery in Greeleyville, SC.
Ij. Doris Wall Newton was born sometime in 1931.
Ik. Norman Tommy Wall was born on June 4, 1933 in
Nesmith, SC and died on February 17, 2013 in Charleston,
SC. He married Betty McConnell and had 2 sons: Norman
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Il. James Cleveland Wall was born on September 9, 1935
in Nesmith, SC and died on April 2, 2010 in Florence, SC.
He married Ruby Thomas Wall, who was born on
December 16, 1934 and died on January 4, 2021 in
Florence, SC. They are buried in Kingstree Memorial
Gardens in Kingstree, SC. They had 2 children: Melanie
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3h. Matilda Freeman was born sometime in 1865 in Black River in
Georgetown, SC. No other information was found.
3i. Jennie Freeman was born on March 16, 1866 in Black River in
Georgetown, SC and died on May 17, 1946 in Georgetown, SC. She
married twice. Her first husband was John James Cribb. He was born in
1855 and died in 1899 in Georgetown, SC. They had 3 children: James,
Nellie, and Joseph.
I. James Earl Cribb was born on April 8, 1892 and died on
March 13, 1969 in Georgetown, SC. He married Minnie Mae
Lowrimore, who was born on June 27, 1900 and died on December
26, 1989. They are buried in Oak Grove United Methodist Church
Cemetery in Georgetown County in SC. They had 8 children:
Edna, John, Clinton, Lena, Edith, Esther, Cecil, and Marion.
Ia. Edna Cribb was born on December 30, 1921 and died
on November 20, 2012. She married Marcus L. Hickson Jr,
who was born on March 4, 1919 and died on July 6, 2010
in Fort Valley, GA. They are buried in Oaklawn Cemetery
in Fort Valley, GA. They had 3 children: Marcus, Edward,
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Ib. John Earl Cribb was born on May 12, 1923 in
Georgetown, SC and died on April 1, 2012 in Georgetown,
SC. He is buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in
Georgetown, SC. He married Fleetie Owens and had 2
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Ic. Clinton Leroy Cribb was born on June 30, 1924 and
died on April 27, 1992. He married Gracie Carolene Carter,
who was born on August 24, 1928 and died on February
15, 2019. They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens
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Id. Lena Mae Cribb was born on June 21, 1926 and died
on December 30, 1996. She is buried in Mount Zion Baptist
Church Cemetery in Georgetown County in SC. She
married twice. Her first husband was William Erby Owens.
He was born on September 4, 1923 and died on May 5,
1950 from a car accident. He is buried in Pleasant Hill
Baptist Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, SC. They had a son
together: Billy
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Her second husband was Luther D. “Doc” Grier. He was
born on October 27, 1911 and died on January 11, 1996. He
is buried in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in
Georgetown County in SC. They had a daughter: Patsy
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Ie. Edith Hope Cribb was born on July 21, 1929 in
Georgetown, SC and died on February 29, 2020. She
married Willie Alexander “WA” Powell Jr, who was born
on December 19, 1925 and died on February 2, 2014 in
Charleston, SC. They are buried in Earles Pentecostal
Holiness Church Cemetery in Earle, SC. They had 4
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If. Esther Cribb was born on June 29, 1932 and died on
November 25, 2019. She married Samuel Benjamin
“Sammie” Grier Jr. He was born on May 14, 1926 in
Hemingway, SC and died on September 21, 2020 in
Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Mount Zion Baptist
Church Cemetery in Georgetown County in SC. They had 4
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Ig. Cecil Carlton Cribb was born on March 7, 1934 and
died on August 15, 2014. He married Glenda Elizabeth
Taylor, who was born on November 25, 1938 in Conway,
SC and died on February 3, 2021 in Charleston, SC. They
are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in
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Ih. Marion Levern Cribb was born on January 9, 1936
and died on March 5, 2019. He served in the US Air Force.
He married twice. His first wife was Phyllis J. Padgett. His
second wife was Sarah Kirkland. Sarah was born on
January 21, 1943 in Lexington, SC and died on November
4, 2017 in Orangeburg, SC. She and Marion are buried in
Fort Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia, SC.
II. Nellie Mae Cribb was born on May 26, 1897 and died on
September 3, 1974 in Myrtle Beach, SC. She married Charlie C.
Bryant. He was born on May 27, 1877 and died on January 17,
1966. They are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC. They
had 10 children: James, Stokes, Samuel, Georgia, Charles,
McDaniel, Nellie, John, Herbert, and Francis.
IIa. James A. Bryant was born on November 11, 1896 and
died on June 24, 1969. He married Margaret Ann Cussack,
who was born on September 28, 1900 and died on
December 16, 1951. They are buried in Sampit United
Methodist Cemetery in Georgetown, SC. They had 4
children: James, Mary, Rachel and Margaret.
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IIb. Stokes Charlie Bryant was born on October 7, 1899
and died on July 15, 1953. He married Dora Cusack, who
was born on August 18, 1904 and died on June 11, 1996.
They are buried in Sampit United Methodist Cemetery in
Georgetown, SC. They had 6 children: Johnny, Charles,
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i. Johnny Stokes Bryant was born on October 11,
1925 and died on January 3, 1969 from cirrhosis of
the liver due to alcoholism. He is buried in Sampit
United Methodist Cemetery in Georgetown, SC.
ii. Charles Bryant was born on September 4, 1927
and died on September 4, 1927 in Georgetown
County in SC. He is buried in Sampit United
Methodist Cemetery in Georgetown, SC.
iii. Bessie Dell Bryant Bone Evans Coleman was
born on September 9, 1932 and died on July 4, 2007
in Georgetown, SC. She had 4 children: Glenda,
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v. Georgie Bryant Hendrick
vi. Francis Bryant Warren
IIc. Samuel Talmadge Bryant was born on July 27, 1902
and died on January 14, 1984 in Rockingham, NC. He
married Alma Gibson, who was born on June 15, 1905 and
died on August 29, 1988. They are buried in Northam
Cemetery in Rockingham, NC.
IId. Georgia “Dolly” Bryant was born on August 15,
1916 and died on July 4, 2000. She married Frank L. Brush
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IIe. Charles Bright Bryant was born on April 30, 1918
and died on September 20, 1964. He married Rosa
Singleton, who was born on September 3, 1920 and died on
May 18, 1998. They are buried in Socastee UMC Cemetery
in Socastee, SC. They had one daughter: Carole
i. Carole Jeanne Bryant was born on December
15, 1947 and died on May 16, 2012. She married
William McCombs and had 2 children: Michael and
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died on January 14, 1991. He married twice. His first wife
was Mitzi Gene Murrell. She was born on March 22, 1932
and died on June 6, 1997. His second wife was Elizabeth
“Libby” Duncan. All 3 are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in
Conway, SC. They had 3 children: Dan, Brenda and Tim.
i. Dan Bryant
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iii. Timothy Bryant was born on July 26, 1954 and
died on June 2, 2023 in Murrells Inlet, SC. He
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and died on September 7, 2006. She married twice. Her
first husband was William E. Hucks Sr. They had 4
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IIh. John William Bryant was born on December 26,
1924 and died on August 28, 1985. He married Mary Faye
Wheeler, who was born on November 10, 1935 in
Andrews, SC and died on January 17, 2014 in Murrells
Inlet, SC. They are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in
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IIi. Herbert H. Bryant was born on November 25, 1928
and died on June 13, 2013. He is buried in Forest Lawn
Cemetery and Mausoleum in Lincolnton, NC.
IIj. Francis D. Bryant was born on April 9, 1933 and died
on January 18, 2017. He married Della Ann Cross, who
was born on July 30, 1937 in Barling, Arkansas and died on
April 26, 2022 in Myrtle Beach, SC. They are buried in
Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC. They had 3 children:
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III. Joseph McKinley Cribb was born on March 22, 1899 and
died on September 21, 1959 in Georgetown, SC. He married Ertha
Lanning, who was born on December 22, 1902 and died
onNovember 28, 1981. THey are buried in Elmwood Cemetery
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Gilbert’s second wife was Sara Rebecca Gibson. She was born in 1853 in Georgetown,
SC and died in 1900. They had one daughter: Lou.
3j. Lou Angie Freeman was born on March 24, 1872 and died on November 2,
1961 in Johnsonville, SC. She married John Henry General Seals Cribb. He was
born on May 21, 1868 in Georgetown, SC and died on February 10, 1956 in
Johnsonville, SC. They are buried in Lake Chapel Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC.
They had 7 children: Susan, Hoyt, Jannie, John Lester, Smith, Raleigh, and John
Warren.
I. Susan EllaVea Cribb was born on June 29, 1899 and died on June 2,
1967 in Georgetown, SC. She married William Herbert Harrelson. He was
born on August 13, 1897 and died on January 13, 1968 in Georgetown,
SC. They are buried in Lake Chapel Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They
had 7 children: Lillian, Mary Etta, James, Henry, Frances, Helen, and
William.
Ia. Lillian Lee Harrelson was born on January 25, 1918 and died
on October 12, 2006. She married William Houston Tanner, who
was born on November 25, 1916 and died on April 1, 1970. They
are buried in Old Johnsonville Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They
had 9 children: Eunice, Vonita, Margie, Randy, Danny, Eric,
Nancy, Novalene, and Sharon.
i. Eunice M Tanner was born on May 12, 1935 in
Johnsonville, SC and died on October 13, 2018 in Dayton,
OH. She married Edward William Watson, who was born
on December 22, 1930 in Maysville, KY and died on June
2, 2010 in Dayton, OH. They are buried in Woodland
Cemetery and Arboretum in Dayton, OH. They had a
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ii. Vonita Tanner was born on October 27, 1936 in
Johnsonville, SC and died on April 23, 2006. She is buried
in Powell Cemetery in Florence, SC. She married twice.
Her first husband was Garland Edward Floyd Sr, who was
born on April 20, 1920 and died on June 10, 1973. He is
buried in Lake City Memorial Park in Lake City, SC. They
had 2 children: Garland and Tammy.
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Her second husband was Thomas Bethea Coker, who was
born on August 17, 1915 in Turbeville, SC and died on
June 18, 1980 in Florence, SC. He is buried in Powell
Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had 2 daughters: Infant
daughter and Terri.
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iii. Margie Ann Tanner was born on November 6, 1944
and died on May 12, 2013. She is buried in Pennyroyal
Cemetery in Georgetown, SC. She married Francis Marion
Parker Sr, who was born on June 24, 1931 and died on
August 26, 2013. He is buried in East Side Freewill Baptist
Church of the Pentecostal Faith Cemetery in Georgetown,
SC. They had 3 children: Gregory, Francis, and Lisa.
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iv. Randy Houston Tanner was born on September 3,
1950 and died on September 14, 1985. He is buried in
Garden of Devotion Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC.
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Ib. Mary Etta Harrelson was born in 1919 and died in 1987. She
married Thomas White. She is buried in Lake Chapel Cemetery in
Johnsonville, SC.
Ic. James Lucien Harrelson was born on May 31, 1921 and died
on July 16, 1990. He married Sarah Lillian Hughes, who was born
on May 26, 1921 in Johnsonville, SC and died on April 29, 2000 in
Florence, SC. They are buried in Lake Chapel Cemetery in
Johnsonville, SC. They had 5 children: Miriam, James, Clayton,
George, and Randy.
i. Miriam Harrelson was born on September 3, 1940. She
married Lamar Poston
ii. James Lucian “JL” Harrelson Jr was born on
November 17, 1946 and died on May 13, 2012 in Lake
City, SC. He married Lucille Owens and had 3 children:
David, Dale and Mary.
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iii. Clayton Harrelson was born on August 31, 1948 in
Myrtle Beach, SC and died on December 5, 2021 in
Johnsonville, SC. He married Patricia Todd and had 3
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Id. Henry Lofton Harrelson Sr was born on April 4, 1924 and
died on August 29, 2014. He is buried in Woodlawn Memorial
Park in Greenville, SC. He married Ollie Mae Thomas, who was
born on October 17, 1923 and died on June 13, 2021. She is buried
in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens, SC. They had 3 children:
Henry, William and Melinda.
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Ie. Frances Harrelson was born in 1927 and died in 1989. She
married Grover Cleveland Tompkins, who was born in 1923 and
died in 2002. They are buried in Live Oak Memorial Gardens in
Charleston, SC. They had 4 children: Grover, Deanna, George, and
Mary.
i. Grover Cleveland Tompkins Jr was born on October
26, 1943 in Georgetown, SC and died on April 6, 2019 in
Charleston, SC. He married Eileen Callaham Graham, who
was born on April 15, 1944 and died on April 14, 2014.
They are buried in Live Oak Memorial Gardens in
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If. Helen Louise Harrelson was born on May 16, 1929 and died
on February 20, 1994 in Georgetown, SC. She married James
Columbus Cherry, who was born on October 24, 1926 in
Georgetown, SC and died on October 15, 1997 in Georgetown, SC.
They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown,
SC. They had 7 children: Judy, Janice, Jeanette, Jenny, Jimmy,
John, and Joyce.
i. Judy Jenell Cherry was born on October 5, 1947 and
died on October 29, 2002. She is buried in Hucksfield
Cemetery in Georgetown, SC. She married Waymon Jacobs
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Ig. William Herbert Harrelson Jr was born in 1931 and died on
June 15, 1995.
II. Hoyt Lefoy Cribb was born on January 1, 1903 and died on April 7,
1992. He married Alvera Parrott, who was born on March 26, 1907 and
died on November 22, 1986. They are buried in Lake Chapel Cemetery in
Johnsonville, SC. They had 7 children: Hoyt, Lou Alice, Edith, Lincoln,
Mary, Norman, and Sandra.
IIa. Hoyt Lefoy Cribb was born on August 11, 1924 and died on
June 24, 1944 in the DDay Invasion. He served as a PVT 12INF
4INF DIV WWII. He is buried in Lake Chapel Cemetery in
Johnsonville, SC.
IIb. Lou Alice Cribb was born on July 30, 1926 and died on July
28, 2012. She married Edward “Bud” Eaddy, who was born on
January 14, 1924 and died on August 11, 1988. They are buried in
Lake Chapel Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They had 7 children:
Randal, Laura, Ivan, Infant Son, Lanny, Myra, and Susan.
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IIc. Edith Verlene Cribb was born on October 5, 1928 and died
on February 4, 2021. She married Luther Willis Cooper, who was
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in Florence Memorial Gardens in Florence, SC. They had one
daughter: Paula
i. Paula Cooper was born on April 19, 1954 in Florence,
SC and died on October 31, 1985 in Greensboro, NC. She
is buried in Florence Memorial Gardens in Florence, SC.
She married Steve Bower and had 3 children: Neil, Brooke,
and Avril.
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Johnsonville, SC and died on June 10, 2014 in Florence, SC. He
served in the US Navy and was involved in the Korean War. He is
buried in Lake Chapel Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. He married
Lovey M. Wright and had one daughter: Deborah
i. Deborah Cribb Stevens Holder was born sometime in
1954. She married at least twice. She married someone
with the Baker last name and had a daughter: Angela
ia. Angela Baker had a daughter, Heather Stevens
ib. Brian Holder (Deceased)
Her second husband was Charles Spencer Stevens.
IIe. Mary V. Cribb Dudley was born on August 12, 1936 and
died on February 13, 2024 in Florence, SC. She married Charles
W. Dudley and had one daughter: Helen
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IIf. Norman Lide Cribb was born on May 28, 1939 in
Johnsonville, SC and died on May 3, 2015 in Georgetown, SC. He
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married Carolyn Miller and had 2 daughters: Brenda and Tonya.
i. Brenda Cribb married Eric DeLuca and had 2 children:
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III. Jannie Cribb was born on May 11, 1906 in Johnsonville, SC and died
on February 17, 1989 in Johnsonville, SC. She married Martin Spencer
Eaddy, who was born on July 31, 1882 in Hemingway, SC and died on
December 3, 1966. They are buried in New Hope Cemetery in
Johnsonville, SC. They had 6 children: Louise, JC, Sara, Wanda, Gary,
and Elizabeth.
IIIa. Louise Eaddy was born on June 3, 1934 in Johnsonville, SC
and died on April 5, 2011 in Goldsboro, NC. She married Charles
“Charlie” Duane Wagner, who was born on April 22, 1929 in
Leonidas, Michigan and died on July 12, 2000. They are buried in
Fairview Cemetery in La Grange, NC. They had 3 children:
Brenda, Dave and Randy.
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IIIb. JC Eaddy was born on June 5, 1935 in Johnsonville, SC and
died on January 18, 1952. He is buried in New Hope Cemetery in
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IIIc. Sara Ellen Eaddy was born on September 13, 1938 in
Johnsonville, SC and died on May 28, 2020 in Kingstree, SC. She
married Neil Thompson Sr, who was born on July 27, 1934 and
died on August 10, 1995. They are buried in Garden of Devotion
Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They had 5 children: Charlene,
Neil, Russell, Karen, and Myrna.
i. Charlene Thompson was born on December 9, 1955.
She married Allen McDaniel.
ii. Neil Edward Thompson Jr was born on July 24, 1958
and died on May 3, 2016. Name of the wife/ex wife was
not found. He is buried in Old Johnsonville Cemetery in
Johnsonville, SC. He had 2 sons: Bruce and Nick
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iii. Russell Dean Thompson was born on April 14, 1964
and died on June 13, 2020. Name of his wife/ex wife was
not found. He had 2 children: Jessica and Jared
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IIId. Wanda Annette Eaddy was born on December 31, 1942 and
died on June 19, 2019 in Effingham, SC. She married Terry
Stewart Sr and had 4 children: Dewey, Jessie, Martin, and Terry.
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IIIe. Gary Anderson “Andy” Eaddy was born on April 10, 1944
and died on June 8, 2014. He is buried in Salem Cemetery in
Pamplico, SC. He married Shelby Poston and had 2 sons: Andy
and Michael
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IIIf. Elizabeth “Beth” Eaddy was born on November 30, 1946.
She married Kenneth “Kenny DuRant Stone, who was born on
October 16, 1939 and died on December 11, 2015. He is buried in
Garden of Devotion Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They had 3
sons: Kenneth, Jimmy, and Scott
i. Kenneth Wendell Stone was born on May 31, 1964. He
married Tammy Powell, who was born on October 14,
1960 and had a son, Austin.
ia. Kenneth Austin Stone was born on May 31,
1989
ii. Jimmy Dale Stone was born on August 30, 1968 and
died on September 15, 1968. He is buried in Leo Church of
God Cemetery in Florence County in SC.
iii. Reverend Scott Stone married Shanda Stone and had 3
children: Scarlett, Scottie and Skylar.
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IV. John Lester Cribb was born on July 19, 1909 and died on December
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born around 1914-1916 and died somewhere between 1936-1938. They
had 2 sons together: John Ethel and James Franklin
IVa. John Ethel Cribb was born on January 20, 1934 and died on
December 11, 2020. He married Joan Reese, who was born on
November 12, 1937 and died on April 17, 2010. They are buried in
Florence National Cemetery in Florence, SC. They had 5 children:
Donald, Charles, Robin, Debra and Keith.
i. Donald Cribb was born on August 21, 1958 in Fort
Knox, Kentucky and died on December 31, 2021 in
Florence, SC. He was cremated. He married Olivia “Lisa”
Smith and had 2 children: Bryan and Haley.
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ii. Charles “Chuck” Cribb was born on January 3, 1961.
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born on July 19, 1964.
iii. Robin Cribb was born on June 22, 1964 and died on
March 14, 2010. She married Ronald Distaffen and had 4
children: Kimberly, Joshua, Marye, and Jordan.
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IVb. James Franklin Cribb was born on August 27, 1937 and
died on August 18, 1992. He married Gail Roena McAlister, who
was born on December 6, 1939. He is buried in Garden of
Devotion Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They had 2 sons: Bruce
and Craig
i. James Bruce Cribb was born on August 6, 1959. He
married Sherry Elizabeth Hall and had 3 children: Tiffany,
BJ, and Ryan
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ii. Craig Franklin Cribb was born on January 1, 1962. He
married Karen Cribb. They had 2 children: Britney and
Cory
iia. Britney Gail Cribb was born on September 10,
1987. She married twice. Her first husband was
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iib. Cory Franklin Cribb was born on July 28,
1997.
John Lester Cribb’s second wife was Adril Christine Stone. She was born
on November 9, 1917 and died on July 12, 1988. She is buried in Garden
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**Christine was also married before to Ralph B. Dunahoe. He was born on
June 5, 1913 and died on March 26, 1936. He is buried in New Hope
Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They had 2 children together: James and
Geneva.
IVc. James Albert Dunahoe was born on September 6, 1933 and
died on March 16, 2017. He served in the US Army and was a
veteran of the Korean War. He married Margie Howell, who was
born on June 24, 1937 and died on March 9, 2021. They are buried
in the Garden of Devotion Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They had
6 children: Ralph, Davis, James, Allen, Phillip, and Tricia.
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IVd. Geneva Ann Dunahoe was born on March 2, 1936 and died
in January of 1993. She married Winston Edward Douglas, who
was born on December 10, 1934 and died on June 21, 2010. They
are buried in the Garden of Devotion in Johnsonville, SC. They
had 3 children: JoAnn and Janice
i. Amy Douglas was born on April 13, 1960 and died on
December 13, 2008. She married William Harris and had 1
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they had 7 children: Itilene, Margaret, Carol, Jimmy, Annette, Darrell, and
Dennis.
IVe. Itilene Cribb was born on December 16, 1939 in
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Crossroads in Georgetown County in SC. She married James
Robert Williams Sr and had 3 children: Jamie, Julie, and Joey.
i. Jamie Robert Williams was born on May 28, 1959 and
died on January 1, 1979 from injuries sustained in an auto
accident. He is buried in Williams Hill Original FWB
Church at Midway Crossroads in Georgetown County in
SC.
ii. Julie Williams was born on March 20, 1961. She
married Danny Capell and had 2 daughters: Dana and
Bethany.
iia. Dana Elizabeth Capell was born on December
22, 1993. She married Trey Hayes, who was born
on June 23, 1992. They had 2 sons: Jamie and
Reece
-Jamie Lucas Hayes was born on April 10,
2014
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September 12, 1997. She married Justin Owens and
had 2 daughters: Haidyn and Emersyn
-Haidyn Nichole Capell was born on
February 25, 2015
-Emersyn Jade Owens was born on
February 12, 2024
iii. Joey Williams was born on April 3, 1963. He married 3
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His second wife was Angie Delores Foxworth, who was
born on July 20, 1966 and died on September 27, 2018. She
is buried in Lake Chapel Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC.
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His third wife is Kimberly Tanner who was born on April
3, 1963.
IVf. Margaret Cribb was born on December 3, 1941. She married
Lorey Gene Marsh, who was born on October 6, 1937. They had a
set of twins: Chad and Chan
i. Chad Marsh was born on April 17, 1970. He married
Sonya Ard
ii. Chan Marsh was born on April 17, 1970. He married
twice. His first wife was Lorie Marsh Coward. They had
one daughter together: Lindsey
iia. Lindsey Caroline Marsh was born on May 1,
1994. She married Darren Squires, who was born on
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on December 22, 1978. They had 3 children: Rubygail,
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IVg. Carol David Cribb was born on June 13, 1944 in
Johnsonville, SC and died on September 13, 2013 in West
Columbia, SC. He is buried in Dust Green Burial and Nature
Reserve Cemetery in Swansea, SC. He married Ruby Faye Hanna,
who was born on May 12, 1944 and died on February 4, 2021. She
is buried in Southland Memorial Gardens in West Columbia, SC.
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IVh. Jimmy Ronal Cribb was born on May 2, 1945 and died on
July 21, 1989. He was in the US Navy and was in the Vietnam
War. He is buried in the Garden of Devotion Cemetery in
Johnsonville, SC.He married and had 3 children: Jaqueline, Kelli,
Christopher and Scott.
i. Jaqueline Christine Cribb was born on October 22,
1968. She married David Michael Crandall and had 3
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ia. Morgan Cribb was born on December 22,
1988. She married Arron Ray Moore, who was born
on September 3, 1989.
ib. Skylar Christine Crandall was born on April
30, 1993. She married David Shane Foster, who was
born on February 27, 1986. They have 3 children:
Shane, Avery, and Audrey.
-Shane Layton Foster was born on October
6, 2017.
-Avery Christine Foster was born on
December 22, 2016.
-Audrey Elizabeth Foster was born on
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born on October 30, 2002 and died on January 30,
2021.
ii. Kelli Cribb Kellum was born on July 6,
1972 and died on November 18, 2019. She married Jerry
Lee Kellum, who was born on January 5, 1971. They had 2
children: Jessica and Christopher.
iia. Jessica Kellum was born on July 21, 1990. She
married Robert Leon Patrick, who was born on
September 12, 1984. She has one son: Shane.
-Shane Michael Bright was born on March
18, 2007.
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IVi. Annette Cribb was born on August 25, 1948. She had 2
children from a previous marriage: Tracy and Christopher
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IVk. Dennis Gordon “Goober” Cribb was born on August 2,
1957 and died on January 18, 2022. He is buried in the Garden of
Devotion Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. He married Gisele Parnell
and had 2 children: Adril and Eddie
i. Adril Delores Cribb was born on July 24, 1977. She
married Patrick O’Neal, who was born on December 10,
1969. They had 2 children: Jonathon and Hannah.
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21, 1995. He is currently serving in the US Navy.
He married Ivonne Garnica Lopez. They have two
daughters: Lillian and Carolynn.
-Lillian Sol Mumford was born on January
8, 2016
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December 24, 1987. He married Lorie Anne Cribb and had
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V. Smith Cribb was born in 1913 in Johnsonville and died on August 27,
1971 in Florence, SC from being shot to death during a robbery at his
store in Florence, SC. He married Gertrude Ard. She was born on October
18, 1920 in Johnsonville, SC and died on May 22, 2006 in Florence, SC.
They are buried in Hillside Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in
Florence, SC. They had 10 children: Richard, Thomas, Alvin, Legrand,
Dorothy, Sarah, Bonnie, Danny, Lucille, and Lula.
Va. Richard Warren Cribb Sr was born on March 27, 1937 in
Florence, SC and died in April of 1977 in Florence, SC from
drowning in Louther’s Lake. He married Dorothy Celene Holland,
who was born on January 11, 1939 and died on December 1, 2004.
They are buried in Florence Memorial Gardens in Florence, SC.
They had 4 children: Richard, Robin, Sharon and Tammy.
i. Richard “Ricky” Warren Cribb Jr was born on
January 20, 1959. He married Lucille Hyman
ii. Sharon Elaine Cribb was born on July 15, 1957. She
married Rusty Deas
iii. Robin Denise Cribb was born on July 16, 1960. She
married Charles Russell Isgett and had one son: Charles
iiia. Charles Russell “Trey” Isgett III was born on
February 17, 1982.
iv. Tammy Renee Cribb was born on September 22, 1963
Vb. Thomas Raleigh Cribb Sr was born on December 2, 1939 in
Florence, SC and died on July 23, 2021 in Florence, SC. He
married Florence Marie Hanscom, who was born on April 24, 1944
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Vc. Alvin S. Cribb was born on February 4, 1942 and died on
September 5, 1969. He is buried in Hillside Free Will Baptist
Church Cemetery in Florence, SC.
Vd. Legrand Cribb was born on May 24, 1944. He married
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Ve. Dorothy Jeronia Cribb was born on January 8, 1947 and died
on March 16, 2010. She married Johnny Lebenton Carraway Sr,
who was born in 1945 and died on February 24, 2012. They are
buried in Hillside FWB Church Cemetery in Florence, SC. They
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Vf. Sarah Cribb was born on August 5, 1951 and died on
November 5, 2021. She married Willard Ballard Morris was born
on May 6, 1952 and died on March 27, 2010 in Florence, SC. They
are buried in Florence National Cemetery in Florence, SC. They
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VI. Raleigh Cribb was born on May 5, 1918 and died on May 11, 1930
from breaking his neck while diving into the surf. He is buried in Lake
Chapel Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC, but his grave is unmarked.
VII. John Warren Cribb was born on September 2, 1920 and died on
April 5, 2007. He served in the US Army and was in WWII. He married
Mary Willa Powell, who was born on June 2, 1930 and died on August 3,
2015. They are buried in Lake Chapel Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They
had 5 children: Linda, Jeanette, John, MaryAnne, and Rusty.
VIIa. Mary Linda Cribb was born on January 7, 1948 in Lake
City, SC and died on December 24, 2021 in Conway, SC. She
married Robert Lee “Bob” Herndon Sr. He was born on January
19, 1940 and died on May 19, 2008. They are buried in Lake
Chapel Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They had one son: Robert
i. Robert Lee Herndon Jr was born on August 10, 1971.
He married twice. His first wife was Debbie Lynn Martin
Williams.
He had a daughter, Parker, with Sonya Young.
ia. Parker Leigh Herndon was born on January
24, 2001.
His second wife is Tracey Richardson. They married on
November 21, 2010. They have a son, Gabriel.
ib. Gabriel Lee Hernon was born on February 28,
2012.
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married Martin Earl Bazen Sr, who was born on March 2, 1948.
They had a son, Marty.
i. Martin Earl “Marty” Bazen Jr was born on August 24,
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30, 2001.
Marty’s second wife is Lindsey Nicole Olson. She was born
on August 19, 1988. They have 2 children: Aubrey and
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VIIc. John Robert Cribb was born on July 9, 1956 and died on
March 7, 2010 in Johnsonville, SC. He was adopted when he was
an infant. He is buried in Lake Chapel Cemetery in Johnsonville,
SC.
VIId. MaryAnne Cribb was born on December 16, 1957. She
married Marine Gunnery Sergeant Donald Wayne Hildreth, who
was born on November 25, 1957 in Clermont, FL. He served in the
US Marine Corps as a Gunnery Sergeant. He was killed in the
terrorist bombing of the US Marine barracks. In the early morning
hours of October 23, 1983, a truck loaded with explosives crashed
through the security perimeter of the USMC Barracks in Beirut,
Lebanon. In the explosion that followed, 241 US Military
personnel were killed and 80 seriously wounded. He is buried in
the Garden of Devotion Cemetery in Johnsonville, SC. They had 2
children: Mike and Charli
i. Michael Wayne “Mike” Hildreth was born on February
9, 1979. He married Melissa Ward. She was born on
August 28, 1978. They have one son, Ethan.
ia. Ethan Michael Hildreth was born on August 8,
2006.
ii. Mary Charmaine “Charli” Hildreth was born on
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and died on March 26, 2018 at his home in Johnsonville from a
massive heart attack. They married on May 14, 1982. They had
one daughter: Jennifer
i. Jennifer Nicole “Nikki” Cribb was born on January 20,
1985 in Marion, SC. She had a son, Hunter, with Larry
Allen Parker, who was born on August 18, 1984.
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2004 in Florence, SC.
She married John Andrew “Johnny” Parsons, who was born
on May 4, 1972. They married on August 3, 2013. They
have one son together: Jace
ib. Jace Andrew Parsons was born on January 29,
2020 in Florence, SC.
*Johnny had a daughter from a previous marriage, Hannah
Abigail Parsons. She was born on September 25, 2003.*
4. The fourth child of William and Jane was John Freeman. He was born sometime in
1825 in NC. In 1850, he lived in Prince George's Parish in Georgetown, SC.
5. The fifth child of William and Jane was Eleanor C.“Ellen” Freeman was born
sometime in 1828 and died sometime in 1870. In 1850, she lived in Prince George's
Parish in Georgetown, SC. In 1870, she lived in Waccamaw Township in Georgetown
County in SC. She married John C. Etheridge, who was born sometime in 1830 in NC
and died on February 9, 1947 in Waccamaw, SC. They had 10 children, including a set of
twins: John, James, WG, Mary, Eliza, Isaac, Napoleon, Henry, Thomas, and Elizabeth.
5a. John C. Etheridge Jr was born in February of 1850 in Black River in
Georgetown, SC. He married twice. His first wife was Margaret Cox. They
married in about 1875 in SC. They had one child: Elias.
I. Elias Etheridge was born on May 15, 1875 and died on February 11,
1919 from lobar pneumonia according to his death certificate. He married
twice. His first wife was Sallie Casselman. She was born on January 23,
1883 and died on March 4, 1972. She is buried in Piney Forest Cemetery
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February 20, 1981. He married Mary Ellen Yarborough, who was
born on July 21, 1900 and died on May 17, 1944. They are buried
in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Gotha, FL. They had a daughter:
Tinnie
i. Tinnie Etheridge was born on August 24, 1931 and died
on September 26, 1996. She is buried in Elmwood
Cemetery and Annex in Georgetown, SC. She married
Charles David “Charlie” Burnette, who was born on
October 8, 1930 in Fort Payne, AL and died on July 29,
2015 in Jacksonville, FL. He is cremated. They had 3
children: David, Janice, and Linda.
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Ib. Mentan Etheridge was born on April 3, 1909 in Florence, SC
and died on August 14, 1995 in Andrews, SC.
Ic. Alton Elwood “Red” Etheridge was born on May 27, 1911
and died on January 2, 1975. He married twice. His first wife was
Gertrude Mitchum, who was born on March 9, 1911 and died on
April 7, 1945 from a postoperative hemorrhage. They had 5
children: Talmas, Cecil, J. Franklin, Etheline, and Floyd *The
children changed the spelling of Etheridge to Ethridge.
i. Talmas Elwood Ethridge was born on March 29, 1935
and died on May 4, 2002. He served in the US Air Force
and was in the Vietnam War. He married Patricia Sue
Barrineau, who was born on January 17, 1938 and died on
March 6, 2004 from lung cancer. They are buried in Piney
Forest Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 3 children:
Gregory, Julie and Timothy
ia. Gregory Dean Ethridge was born on August
19, 1958 and died on January 31, 1979. He is buried
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ii. Cecil Ray Ethridge was born on August 9, 1936 and
died on November 17, 1965 from injuries received in a car
accident. His brother, J. Franklin was a passenger in the
vehicle. He served in the US Air Force. He is buried in
Piney Forest Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
iii. J. Franklin Ethridge was born on November 24, 1938
and died on June 19, 2003. He married Mary Evelyn Foster,
who was born on March 30, 1942 and died on April 12,
2005. They are buried in Piney Forest Cemetery in
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iv. Etheline “Ett” Ethridge was born on July 2, 1940 and
died on October 9, 2014. She married William G. “Bill”
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v. Floyd L. Ethridge was born on November 30, 1943 in
Sumter, SC and died on January 25, 2014 in Columbia, SC.
He served in the US Navy and fought in the Vietnam War.
He is buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in Sumter, SC.
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Elias’ second wife was Susan Elizabeth “Sue” Hanna. She was born on
April 2, 1882 in Hannah, SC and died on May 17, 1953 in Georgetown,
SC. She is buried in Holmes Cemetery in Lambert, SC. They had no
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September 29, 1976 in Georgetown, SC. She married John Benjamin
Casselman, who was born on May 17, 1888 and died on December 10,
1963. They are buried in Piney Forest Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They
had 3 children: Andrew, Thomas, and Allifair
IIa. Andrew James Casselman was born on January 8, 1912 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on October 3, 2001 in
Georgetown, SC. He married Lila Orena Moore, who was born on
August 26, 1915 in Georgetown County in SC and died on
November 12, 1997 in Andrews, SC. They are buried in Bethel
United Methodist Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 6 children:
Willard, Robert, Olin, Barbara, Renolds and Betty
i. Willard “Bill” Benjamin Casselman was born on
August 20, 1933 in Georgetown, SC and died on March 23,
2016 in Georgetown, SC. He married Martha Jo Johnson,
who was born on June 30, 1936 and died on March 28,
2006. They are buried in Bethel United Methodist
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 4 children: Sheryl,
Kenny, Billy and Michael
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iv. Renolds Casselman was born in May of 1937 and died
on June 2, 1937 in Andrews, SC. He is buried in Antioch
Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
v. Betty Jo Casselman Behler was born on January 8,
1949 and died on November 11, 2001 in Wilmington
Beach, NC. She was cremated.

IIb. Thomas Robert Casselman was born on November 17, 1915
in Andrews, SC and died on December 12, 2005 in Georgetown,
SC. He married Eunice Howard, who was born on January 31,
1922 and died on January 18, 1983. They are buried in Ivey
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 3 children: Robert, Shirley
and Sylvia.
i. Robert Bennie “RB” Casselman was born on May 24,
1940 and died on November 13, 2021 in Andrews, SC. He
married Margie Lee Todd and had 3 children: Joy, Ryan,
and Steve
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October 15, 1967 and died on March 12, 1975 from
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iii. Sylvia (Clinton) Casselman
IIc. Alliefair Casselman was born on April 2, 1925 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on April 9, 2018 in Myrtle
Beach, SC. She married Albert Mack Ard, who was born on March
14, 1920 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on February 5,
1998 in Andrews, SC. They are buried in Ivey Cemetery in
Andrews, SC. They had 5 children: Albert, Annette, Alvine, Eddie,
and Wendell.
i. Alberta Ard was born on June 6, 1943 and died on
April 19, 2019. She married Perry Eli Howard, who was
born on May 14, 1940 and died on July 14, 2006 in
Andrews, SC. They are buried in Piney Forest Cemetery in
Andrews, SC. They had 3 children: Elizabeth, Perry, and
Regina.
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ii. Annette Ard was born sometime in 1946. She married
Tommy Howard.
iii. Alvin Lee Ard was born in 1950. He married Janella
Mobley, who was born on September 12, 1951 and died on
April 19, 2019. She is buried in Bloomingvale Baptist
Church in Williamsburg County in SC. They had 3
children: Aaron, Andy, and Angie.
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iv. Eddie Arnold Ard was born on December 30, 1951 and
died on March 25, 1952 from bronchopneumonia. He is
buried in Piney Forest Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
v. Wendell Whaley Ard was born on June 22, 1952 and
died on December 16, 1989.
5b. James Ethridge was born sometime in 1851 in Black River in Georgetown
County in SC. In 1870, he lived in Waccamaw Township in Georgetown County
in SC according to the census report.
5c. WG Ethridge was born sometime in 1853. In 1860, he lived in the 2nd
Division in Prince George in SC.
5d. Mary Jane Ethridge was born in December of 1854 in Williamsburg County
in SC. She married John J. Taylor, who was born in November of 1852 and died
sometime in 1932. They had 6 children: Isaac, Florence, Lexington, Trisy, Ellie,
and William.
I. Isaac Paul Taylor was born on December 28, 1875 in Earle, SC and
died on February 13, 1965 in Georgetown, SC. He married Sarah Ann
Thompson, who was born on August 21, 1886 and died onApril 13, 1935
in Florence, SC. They are buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews,
SC. They had 7 children: Claudia, Christopher, Lena, Andrew, Susan,
Ernest, and Carrie.
Ia. Claudia Ann Taylor was born on February 21, 1907 and died
on November 30, 1997. She married twice. Her first husband was
John Edward Freeman, who was born on February 15, 1896 and
died on December 19, 1946. They are buried in Spring Gully (He
was the son of Clinton Owen and Sarah Frances Tisdale Freeman)
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 4 children: Mannie, Arnold,
Ruby, and Marrion
i. Mannie “Bunk” James Freeman was born on April 8,
1929 and died on December 21, 1960. He married Frances
Lucille Parsons, who was born on July 28, 1936. They are
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25, 1938 and died on October 8, 2021 in Blackville, SC. He
married Rose Freeman. They are buried in Spring Gully
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
iii. Ruby Virginia Freeman was born on November 15,
1942 and died on February 26, 2005 in Georgetown, SC.
She married 3 times, but I couldn’t find their names. She
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iv. Marrion Isaac Freeman was born on January 4, 1945
and died on January 7, 1945 from premature birth
according to the death certificate.
Her second husband was John Thomas Morris Sr. He was born on
February 5, 1899 in Salters, SC and died on September 12, 1981 in
Marion, SC. He is buried in Andrews Memorial Cemetery in
Andrews, SC.
Ib. Christopher James “Buster” Taylor was born on October 8,
1909 and died on June 24, 1996. He married Mamie Barrineau,
who was born on November 7, 1907 and died on March 3, 1997.
They are buried in Andrews Memorial Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
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ii. Dorothy Mae Taylor was born on October 10, 1936 and
died on July 2, 2000. She married Joseph Earl Crawford,
who was born on July 12, 1932 and died on December 17,
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Thomas.
iia. Betty Louise Crawford was born on December
8, 1952 in Andrews, SC and died on March 6, 2020.
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iib. Brenda Jean Crawford was born on October
24, 1954 in Andrews, SC and died on February 5,
1955 in Andrews, SC. She is buried in Andrews
Memorial Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
iic. Thomas Earl Crawford was born on March
30, 1956 and died on July 2, 2008. He served in the
US Navy. He is buried in Andrews Memorial
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
iii. Vivian Taylor Mau was born on January 15, 1933 and
died on September 14, 2019. She married Niles Pete Mau
Jr, who was born on March 12, 1924 and died on January
17, 1987. They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens
in Georgetown, SC. They had 7 children: Janice, Annette,
Niles, Jay, Bobby, Chris and Tony.
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iiib. Annette Mau (Wright) Skinner
iiic. Niles (Cyndi) Mau
iiid. Jay (Cheryl) Mau
iiie. Bobby (Michelle) Mau
iiif. Chris (Tracy) Mau
Iiig. Tony (Jaice) Mau

iv. Lila Mary Taylor Boley

Ic. Lena Jane Taylor was born on January 5, 1912 in Andrews,
SC and died on December 24, 2006 in Chatham County in GA.
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Cemetery in Pooler, GA. They had 3 children: Ervin, Earl, and
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Id. Andrew Roland Taylor was born on October 27, 1916 and
died on February 20, 1991.
Ie. Susan Rebecca Taylor was born on June 14, 1919 and died on
June 9, 2008 in Georgetown, SC. She married John Henry
Bratcher, who was born on June 9, 1917 and died on August 20,
1987 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial
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If. Ernest Isaac Taylor was born on July 26, 1922 and died on
December 11, 2007 in North Charleston, SC. He married Mary
Elizabeth “Betty” Rackley, who was born on December 28, 1928
and died on May 31, 2010. They are buried in Carolina Memorial
Park in North Charleston, SC. They had 4 children: Al, Paul,
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ii. Paul “Dewitt” (Barbara) Taylor
iii. Robert Leonard Taylor
iv. Tina Tayler (Terry) Richardson

Ig. Carrie Lillian Taylor was born on July 29, 1925 and died on
June 30, 1926 from Dysentery according to her death certificate.
She is buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
II. Florence Evelyn Taylor was born on February 19, 1879 and died on
July 31, 1959 in Georgetown, SC. She married Harvey Harrison
McConnell Sr, who was born on October 18, 1868 and died on February
22, 1949. They are buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They
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IIb. Lucille Nona “Lucy” McConnell was born on May 17, 1900
and died on April 1, 1988. She married Clifford Delmaine Parsons
Sr, who was born on September 12, 1898 and died on January 1,
1978. They are buried in Elmwood Cemetery and Annex in
Georgetown, SC. They had 8 children, including one set of twin
daughters: Velma, Miriam, Rose, Clifford, Ivan, Norman, Oscar,
and Louis.
i. Velma Parsons was born on April 16, 1923 and died on
August 25, 1994. She married William Edward Turner Jr,
who was born on June 18, 1922 and died on March 23,
2009 in Newberry, SC. He served in the US Navy in WWII.
They are buried in Rosemont Cemetery in Newberry, SC.
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died on April 23, 2020 in Michigan. She married William
Henry “Billy” Thomas Jr, who was born on August 3, 1924
in Georgetown, SC and died on September 26, 2016 in
Murrells Inlet, SC. They are buried in Elmwood Cemetery
and Annex in Georgetown, SC.
iii. Rose Parsons was born on April 2, 1924 and died on
August 25, 1994 in Garden City, SC.
iv. Clifford Delmaine Parsons Jr was born on June 4,
1926 and died on March 9, 1958. He served in the US
Army. He married Peggy Yaun, who was born on February
1, 1929 and died on January 1, 2005. They are buried in
Elmwood Cemetery and Annex in Georgetown, SC. They
had 2 children: Clifford and Elizabeth
iva. Clifford “Cliff” Delmaine Parsons III was
born on March 14, 1955 in Georgetown, SC and
died on September 27, 2006 in Columbia, SC. He
was cremated. He married Paige Hamilton and had
3 children: Amanda, Ryan and Blakely
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ivb. Elizabeth Ann “Buff” Parsons was born on
April 4, 1957 in Georgetown, SC and died on
November 3, 2022 in Georgetown, SC.
v. Ivan Earl “Big Daddy” Parsons Sr was born on
October 13, 1927 in Andrews, SC and died on November
15, 2012 in Georgetown, SC. He married Barbara Jean
Gaultney, who was born on January 28, 1930 in Wichita,
KS and died on January 13, 1996 in Georgetown, SC. They
are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in
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and died on July 24, 2008. He served in the US Army and
was in the Korean War. He was hit by the same car that his
brother, Oscar, was killed by. He married Linda Dawson
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vii. Oscar Florin Parsons was born on November 7, 1930
and died on March 25, 1938 in Conway, SC from being hit
by a car after getting off the school bus.
viii. Louis Payton Parsons was born on December 1, 1933
and died on May 23, 2006. He served in the US Army. He
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III. Lexington Durant Taylor was born in July of 1885 in Georgetown,
SC and died on October 27, 1944 in Florence, SC. He married Lou Annie
Wheeler, who was born on December 3, 1893 and died on January 17,
1974. They are buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had
10 children, including a set of triplets: Infant son, Annie, John, Mary,
Wilmont, Livingston, Leonard, Donald, Charles, and Franklin.
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Andrews, SC.
IIIb. Annie Taylor was born on August 30, 1913 in Andrews, SC
and died on August 31, 1913 in Andrews, SC.
IIIc. John Ovelton Taylor was born on August 30, 1913 in
Andrews, SC and died on February 10, 1988 in Nashville, TN. He
married Doris Elizabeth Robinson, who was born on May 19, 1913
in Jacksonville, FL and died on August 18, 2005 in Nashville, TN.
They are buried in Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville, TN. They
had a daughter: Betty
i. Betty JoAnn Taylor was born on December 20, 1938 in
Jacksonville, FL and died on December 18, 2017 in
Humble, TX. She married John Edwin Stroman, who was
born on April 2, 1933 and died on September 23, 2011. He
served in the US Navy and was in the Vietnam War. They
are buried in Houston National Cemetery in Houston, TX.
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IIId. Mary Dell Taylor was born on December 2, 1918 and died
on October 14, 2004. She married John Titus McCants, who was
born on April 21, 1910 in Andrews, SC and died on February 3,
1986 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Harmony Church
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 6 children: JT, Joe, Ron,
Carol, Mary, and Ann
i. John Taylor “JT” McCants was born on March 30,
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ii. Thomas Joseph “Joe” McCants was born on
November 10, 1942 and died on July 21, 2019. He is buried
in Sumter Cemetery in Sumter, SC. He married Catherine
“Kitty” Wilson. They had 2 children: Timothy and
Lawanda
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1969 and died on April 2, 1969. He is buried in
Sumter Cemetery in Sumter, SC.
iib. Lawanda Dell McCants was born on and died
on August 26, 1970. She is buried in Sumter
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iv. Carol Elaine McCants was born on November 13,
1954 in Georgetown, SC and died on November 7, 2022 in
Oklahoma. She was cremated. She married Robert A.
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vi. Ann McCants was born on September 6, 1946 and died
on December 29, 2022 in Myrtle Beach, SC. She married
Kenneth Alton Connelly, who was born on April 27, 1944
and died on September 17, 2020 in Florence, SC. They are
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IIIe. Wilmont Durant Taylor was born on January 23, 1921 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on June 4, 1976 in
Georgetown, SC. He is buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews,
SC.
IIIf. Livingston Dayton Taylor was born on March 12, 1923 and
died on May 23, 1983 in Harris County in Texas. He married Dora
Linda Gonzalez, who was born on July 24, 1926 in Starr County in
TX and died on October 16, 2014. They are buried in Memory
Gardens Cemetery in Corpus Christi, TX. They had 2 children:
Adrian and Gloria
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IIIg. Leonard Ross Taylor was born on March 12, 1923 and died
on August 31, 1995. He married Helen Roslind Janeck, who was
born on April 12, 1922 in Wallingford, Connecticut and died on
January 20, 2001 in Myrtle Beach, SC. They are buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had 4
children: Leonard, Robert, Theresa, and Marie.
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ii. Robert James Taylor
iii. Theresa Taylor (George) Wells
iv. Marie Taylor (Larry) Dix

IIIh. Donald Taylor was born on November 17, 1925 and died on
April 16, 1992 in Charleston, SC. He married Elizabeth “Libby”
Blakely, who was born on June 18, 1924 in Williamsburg County
in SC and died on August 8, 2015 in Georgetown, SC. They are
buried in Elmwood Cemetery and Annex in Georgetown, SC. They
had 4 children: Greg, Paula, Kim and Sherry.
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iv. Audrey Sherrilyn “Sherry” Taylor was born on
December 13, 1947 and died on December 17, 1954. She is
buried in Elmwood Cemetery and Annex in Georgetown,
SC.
IIIi. Charles Lindburgh Taylor was born on March 23, 1928 in
Andrews, SC and died on May 8, 2005 in Georgetown, SC. He
married Lou Childers, who was born on September 27, 1934 in
Pinewood, SC and died on January 22, 2013 in Georgetown, SC.
They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown,
SC. They had 2 children: Charles and Donna
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IIIj. Franklin Delano Taylor was born on and died on August 29,
1931.
IV. Trisy Van Taylor was born on December 8, 1888 and died on
December 16, 1979 in Georgetown, SC. She married Curtis Fitzhugh
McCants, who was born on July 9, 1880 and died on September 30, 1936.
They are buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 7
children: Retha, Wilburn, Minton, Arthena, Vera, Miriam, and Curtis.
IVa. Retha Aline McCants was born on September 25, 1907 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on March 9, 1988 in
Georgetown, SC. She married Lucious Rutherford Freeman, (the
son of Clinton Owen and Sarah Frances Tisdale Freeman) who was
born on September 22, 1902 in Williamsburg County in SC and
died on September 13, 1969 in Andrews, SC from drowning in
Black River. According to his obituary, he was on a deer drive
using his boat to cross the river in search of his dogs. He
apparently fell from his boat. The boat was discovered at about
2pm on Saturday and the body was recovered at about 7:30 p.m.
They are buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They
had 8 children: Infant son, Otis, Barbara, Meary, Lenora, Darwin,
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i. Infant Son Freeman was born on and died on October 1,
1930. He is buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
ii. Otis Lucious Freeman was born on April 1, 1926 and
died on August 30, 1969 in Georgetown, SC from an
automobile accident on Highway 501 when he apparently
lost control of his car during a heavy rain according to the
obituary. He married Wynelle “Winkie” Barrs, who was
born on May 29, 1931 in Wayne County in GA and died on
December 27, 2020. They are buried in Spring Gully
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 4 children: Leslie,
Cheryl, Lynn, and Dwain
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iid. Otis Dwain Freeman was born on July 1, 1949
and died on September 7, 1994. He is buried in
Spring Gulley Cemetery in Andrews, SC.

iii. Barbara “Bobbi” Freeman was born on September 27,
1927 and died on March 1, 1986. She married Willie “Bill”
Weaver, who was born on May 4, 1924 and died on April 6,
1993. They are buried in Elmwood Cemetery and Annex in
Georgetown, SC. He served in the US Army and was in
WWII. They had 3 children: Andrew, Lanie and Amy.
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iv. Mary Elnore “Adda” Freeman was born on November
4, 1929 and died on January 12, 1930 from enlarged glands
according to her death certificate. She is buried in Harmony
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v. Lenora Mae “Nora” Freeman was born on November
2, 1931 and died on October 20, 2021. She married Samuel
Aventer Walters. He was born on October 27, 1925 in
Andrews, SC and died on January 23, 2013 in Georgetown,
SC. They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in
Georgetown, SC. He served in the US Air Force. They had
1 child: Samuel
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vi. Darwin Ayche “Shirttail” Freeman was born on
October 7, 1933 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on
October 7, 1976 in Charleston, SC. He married Harriett
Patricia Johnson. She was born on February 7, 1937 in Fort
Moultrie, SC and died on April 4, 2011 in Georgetown, SC.
They are buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
They had 3 sons: Van, Lucious, and Timothy.
via. Van Johnson Freeman was born on July 5,
1958 in Georgetown, SC and died on May 16, 2022
in Georgetown, SC. He married and had 3 children:
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vii. Lavern Reynolds Freeman was born on April 5, 1937
and died on September 25, 1997. He married Rhoda Mae
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December 17, 2009. They are buried in Spring Gully
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 2 children: Thad and
Lavenya
viia. Thad Reynolds Freeman was born on May 9,
1963 in Georgetown, SC and died on December 28,
2010 in Andrews, SC. He married and had 3
children: Kyle, Amber, and Dylan.
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viib. Lavenya Freeman was born and died on
March 24, 1976. She is buried in Spring Gully
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
viii. Lorin Elbert “Pete” Freeman was born on August 5,
1941 and died on December 20, 1999. He married Dannie
R. She was born on November 20, 1945. He is buried in
Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC. She has a plot
beside him.

IVb. Wilburn Dennis “Buck” McCants was born on August 8,
1909 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on July 12, 1963 in
Durham, NC. He married Jewell Josephine Swails, who was born
on November 29, 1909 and died on November 2, 2002. They are
buried in Elmwood Cemetery and Annex in Georgetown, SC. They
had 2 daughters: Marilyn and Mary Jo
i. Marilyn McCants was born on September 18, 1932 and
died on November 20, 2022. She married Donald Eugene
Martin, who was born on August 19, 1930 and died on
August 9, 1998 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in
Andrews Memorial Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 3
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ia. Louis Edward Martin was born on July 24,
1953 in Georgetown, SC and died on January 18,
2003 in Georgetown, SC. He was cremated. He
married Judy Morris and had 3 children: Donald,
Chad and Sabrina.
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IVc. Minton Iva McCants was born on September 5, 1912 and
died on June 20, 1939. She married Eugene Clarence Freeman (the
son of Clinton Owen and Sarah Frances Tisdale Freeman), who
was born on July 1, 1907 in Williamsburg County in SC and died
on December 20, 1951 in Kingstree, SC. They are buried in
Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 2 children: Betty
and Shelvia.
i. Betty Jean Freeman was born on August 17, 1934 in
Andrews, SC and died on April 29, 2016. She married
Durant Thomas Green Sr. He was born on September 1,
1932 and died on April 9, 2009. They are buried in
Brewington Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Clarendon
County in SC. They had 4 children: Terry, Katherine,
Cheryl, and Randy.
ia. Terry Michael “Mike” Green was born on June
8, 1955 and died on December 17, 2016. He is
buried in Brewington Presbyterian Church .
Cemetery in Clarendon County in SC. He had a son:
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ii. Shelvia Jean Freeman was born on July 24, 1936 and
died on August 19, 2005. She married John Watson
Glisson. He was born on September 21, 1930 and died on
November 15, 2015. They are buried in Andrews Memorial
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 4 children: Deborah,
John, Julie, and Kimberly.
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iib. John David (Teresa) Glisson
iic. Julie Glisson (Larry) Cox
iid. Kimberly Glisson (Paul) Mercer

IVd. Arthena McCants was born on September 19, 1916 in
Andrews, SC and died on September 5, 1993 in Georgetown, SC.
She married William Hildrie Morgan, who was born on January 3,
1914 and died on May 29, 1993. They are buried in Andrews
Memorial Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
IVe. Vera Evelyn McCants was born on July 10, 1919 in
Andrews, SC and died on June 11, 1995 in Florence, SC. She
married Earl L. Hoover, who was born on April 18, 1914 and died
on March 15, 1986. They are buried in Lake City Memorial Park in
Lake City, SC. They had 4 children: Dorry, Judy, Ronald and John.
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iii. Ronald E. Hoover
iv. John E. Hoover

IVf. Miriam Creola McCants was born on August 20, 1923 and
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husband was Jerry Washington Lambert. He was born on
November 9, 1919 in Kingsburg, SC and died on February 14,
1954 in Georgetown County in SC. They are buried in Harmony
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 4 children: Robert, Jerry,
Sandra and Geraldine
i. Robert Winslow “Charlie” Lambert was born on
December 19, 1939 in Williamsburg County in SC and died
on January 3, 2017 in Charleston, SC. He married twice.
He is buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC. He
first married Elaine C. Clark, who was born on March 2,
1942 and died on January 10, 1991. She is buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They
had 3 sons: Robert, David and Michael
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iii. Sandra Lambert married Tom Harrelson
iv. Geraldine Lambert Lancaster was born on August 12,
1941 and died on April 6, 2016. She is buried in Harmony
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.

Miriam’s second husband was Hollie Bouchette, who was born on
September 27, 1925 and died on April 22, 1984 in Georgetown,
SC. He is buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
IVg. Curtis Frank McCants was born on October 10, 1925 and
died on July 7, 2001. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He
married Mary Celeste Thomson, who was born on November 26,
1928 and died on August 28, 2019 in Georgetown, SC. They are
buried in Spring Gully Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 6
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ii. Beverly McCants (Jim) Marks
iii. Rebecca McCants (Larry) Rosentoski
iv. Susan McCants
v. Curtis Frank (Irene) McCants Jr
vi. Alan (Alex) McCants

V. Ellie Taylor was born on December 27, 1889 in Williamsburg County
in SC and died on July 20, 1967 in Georgetown, SC. She married
Chalmers Addison Terry, who was born on February 1, 1877 and died
December 3, 1927. They are buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews,
SC. They had 6 children: Dorothy, Neil, Ruth, Clyde, Laurice, and
William.
Va. Dorothy Estell Terry was born on October 8, 1903 and died
on October 19, 1966. She married Chesley Robert Gaddy, who was
born on August 23, 1898 in Wilson, NC and died on November 27,
1970 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Harmony Cemetery in
Andrews, SC. They had 2 sons together: Larry and Harold
i. Larry Chesley Gaddy was born on May 10, 1938 in
Andrews, SC and died on March 16, 2004 in Savannah,
GA. He married Mary Gail and had 2 children: Cheree and
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ii. Harold LeGrande Gaddy was born on March 4, 1940
in Georgetown, SC and died on March 28, 2021 in Saint
George, SC. He was cremated. He married Kay A. and had
3 children: Robert, Brian and Aundrea.
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iib. Brian C. (Shelly) Gaddy
iic. Aundrea Gaddy

Vb. Neil C. Terry was born on July 18, 1905 and died on
December 28, 1973. He married Gussie Bell Freeman (daughter of
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on August 6, 1911 in Williamsburg County in SC and died on
December 17, 1987. They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial
Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had 3 children: Neil, Carolyn,
and Peggy.
i. Neil Everett Terry was born on December 3, 1933 and
died on January 30, 1934 in Williamsburg County in SC.
His death certificate states that he died from Thymus
Gland. He is buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
ii. Carolyn Terry (JW) Stevenson
iii. Peggy Terry Barton
Vc. Ruth Terry was born on September 10, 1907 in Earle, SC and
died on February 22, 1989 in Georgetown County in SC. She
married Gilbert William Barrineau, who was born on November
23, 1900 and died on December 14, 1965. They are buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had 4
daughters: Pearl, Dorothy, Emily, and Patricia.
i. Pearl B. Barrineau was born in 1926 in Andrews, SC
and died on August 15, 1979 in Myrtle Beach, SC. She
married Jerrald Nash Talbot, who was born on November
28, 1926 in Fayetteville, NC and died on May 25, 1992 in
Myrtle Beach, SC. They are buried in Southern Palms
Memorial Gardens in North Myrtle Beach, SC. They had 2
sons: Craig and Clay
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ii. Dorothy Nell Barrineau was born on September 30,
1931 in Georgetown, SC and died on October 14, 2016.
She married Jack Ross Kennedy, who was born on August
2, 1926 in Orton, WV and died on April 5, 2008. They are
buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Normantown, WV. They
had 7 children: J. Ross, David, Brett, Chad, Chris, Ellen,
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iib. David N. Kennedy (Suzanne)
iic. Brett Kennedy (Stella)
iid. Chad E. Kennedy (Amy)
iie. Chris Kennedy (Mary)
iif. Ellen Kennedy (Tom) Thompson
iig. Mark D. Kennedy (Rebecca)

iii. Emily Barrineau was born on January 16, 1934 in
Andrews, SC and died on May 9, 2018 in Georgetown, SC.
She married John Cannon “Jack” Blount. He was born on
July 9, 1926 in Georgetown, SC and died on June 23, 2014
in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Elmwood Cemetery
and Annex in Georgetown, SC. They had 3 children:
Suzanne, Jackie and Barbara.
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iv. Patricia “Patsy” Barrineau was born on July 27, 1936
and died on February 5, 1999. She married Landy Wood
Avant Jr, who was born on October 10, 1930 in
Georgetown, SC and died on June 20, 2017 in Georgetown,
SC. He served in the US Navy and was involved in the
Korean War. They are buried in Pennyroyal Memorial
Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had 3 children: Landy,
Donald, and Terry.
iva. Landy Wood “Woody” Avant III (Joye)
ivb. Donald T. “Toby” Avant (Morgan)
ivc. Terry Grier Avant

Vd. Clyde Addison Terry was born on November 14, 1909 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on January 1, 1978 in
Georgetown, SC. He married Rosa Lee High, who was born on
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Andrews, SC. They had 3 children: Steve, Roma, and Jean.
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Ve. Laurice Terry was born on September 19, 1912 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on November 13, 1934 in
Williamsburg County in SC from diabetes according to his death
certificate. He is buried in Harmony Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
Vf. William Vergil Terry was born on July 23, 1918 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on March 11, 1981 in
Charleston, SC. He married and had 3 children: Jerrold, Margaret,
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VI. William Jessie Taylor was born on March 24, 1893 in Williamsburg
County in SC and died on January 27, 1977 in Charleston, SC. He served
in the US Army. He married Margaret Olive “Ollie” McCants. She was
born in 1895 and died on January 15, 1943. They are buried in Harmony
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had one child: James
VIa. James “Jimmy” Milton Taylor Sr was born on September
21, 1936 in Kingstree, SC and died on September 8, 2016. He
married Gerda Maria Zanggl, who was born on December 5, 1936
in Germany and died on February 9, 2006 in Awendaw, SC. They
are buried in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens in Mount
Pleasant, SC. They had 4 children: Monica, Peggy, Jenny, and
James
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5e. Eliza Ethridge was born in 1857 in Black River in Georgetown County in
SC.
5f. Isaac J. Ethridge was born in 1859 in Sumter, SC. He married Charity L.
Barnes, who was born in January of 1858 in Robeson, NC and died on June 13,
1936 in Ridgeland, SC. She is buried in Grimes Cemetery in Grays, SC. They had
6 children, including one set of twins: John, Rosanna, Canady, Ferny, Dudley, and
Percy.
I. Rosa Annie Ethridge was born on June 28, 1878 and died on
November 8, 1961. She married Frank Hughes. He was born in 1882, but
his death date is unknown. They had 4 children: Louis, Hugh, Florence,
and Bertie
Ia. Louis Simms Hughes was born on January 18, 1903 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on August 28, 1986 in
Savannah, GA. He married Annie Williams, who was born on
October 15, 1912 in Jasper, SC and died on August 10, 1984 in
Savannah, GA. They are buried in Ridgeland Cemetery in
Ridgeland, SC. They had 8 children: Lessive, Nadine, Everett,
William, Jackey, Lois, Lewis, and Patsy
i. Lessive Hughes was born in 1928 in Allendale, SC and
died on August 10, 1992 in Walterboro, SC. She married
Edward Harvard Jones. He was born on June 7, 1913 in
Colleton, SC and died on January 20, 1966 in Yemassee,
SC. They are buried in Ridgeland Cemetery in Ridgeland,
SC.
ii. Nadine Hughes was born on September 9, 1931 in
Colleton County in SC and died on June 24, 2022 in
Colleton County in SC. She married Carroll E. Thomas,
who was born on July 26, 1927 and died on August 31,
2021. They are buried in Sandy Run Cemetery in Hampton,
SC. They had 4 children: Janine, Martha, Michael, and
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iii. Everett Isaac Hughes was born on December 30, 1935
in Grays, SC and died on September 24, 2009 in Mount
Pleasant, SC. He is buried in Glendale Memorial Cemetery
in Walterboro, SC. He served in the US Army. He had 3
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iiic. Juanita Hughes (Jimmy) Hunt

iv. Williams Albert Hughes was born on August 31, 1938
in Hampton, SC and died on December 1, 1938 in Peeples,
SC from bronchopneumonia according to his death
certificate.
v. Jackey L. Hughes was born on September 14, 1939 in
Robertville, SC and died on January 7, 2012 in Charleston,
SC. He married Carolyn Mixson and had 3 children:
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vi. Lois Hughes was born on December 15, 1942 in
Ridgeland, SC and died on January 12, 1944 in
Coosawhatchie, SC. She is buried in Red Hill Cemetery in
Jasper, SC.
vii. Lewis Hughes was born in 1943 in Jasper, SC and died
on January 25, 1990.
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Ib. Hugh Ridgeland Hughes was born on April 18, 1905 in SC
and died on July 16, 1987 in Ridgeland, SC. He married Bernice
Cooler. She was born in 1912 in Hardeeville, SC and died on
September 13, 1992 in SC. They are buried in Ridgeland Cemetery
in Ridgeland, SC.
Ic. Florence Louise Hughes was born on February 22, 1910 and
died on August 3, 1975. She married Herbert Bunton, who was
born on October 28, 1905 in Hampton, SC and died on January 21,
1978. They had one daughter: Betty
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Id. Bertie Hughes was born in 1913 and died on August 16, 1979.
She married Henry Eugene Davis, who was born on July 13, 1904
and died on March 9, 1964 in Ridgeland, SC. They had 6 children:
Henry, Lee, Alice, Francis, Calhoun, and Ronald
i. Henry Eugene Davis was born in 1930 and died in 1993.
ii. Lee Arthur Davis was born in 1932 in Ridgeland, SC
and died on July 30, 1977. He married Erline Martin. She
was born in 1932.
iii. Alice Mae Davis was born on January 19, 1933 and
died on September 19, 2000. She married Ernest Earl
Cromer, who was born on December 5, 1919 in Newberry
County in SC and died on July 13, 2006 in Beaufort, SC.
They are buried in Gillisonville Baptist Church Cemetery
in Gillisonville, SC.
iv. Francis Davis was born on January 4, 1936 in Jasper,
SC and died on March 15, 2020 in Connecticut. She
married Glenn Jones, who was born on November 17, 1930
in Mars Hill, Maine and died on February 8, 1995 in
Corinna, Maine.
v. Calhoun Davis was born on August 23, 1939 in
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Pocotaligo, SC from bronchopneumonia according to his
death certificate.
vi. Ronald Hoytt Davis was born in 1943 in Ridgeland,
SC and died on May 20, 1993 in Gastonia, SC.
II. John Wesley Ethridge was born in June of 1882 and died on
December 1, 1919 in Georgetown, SC from lobar pneumonia according to
his death certificate. He married Suley Casselman, who was born on
August 30, 1885 and died on November 10, 1968. They are buried in
Bethel United Methodist Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 6 children:
Mary, Edith, Polly, Pam, Henry, and Fred.
IIa. Mary Louise Etheridge was born on August 30, 1913 and
died on May 12, 1975 in Andrews, SC. She is buried in Bethel
United Methodist Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
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IId. Pam Etheridge Calcutte
IIe. Henry Calvin Etheridge was born on February 28, 1911 and
died on September 23, 1980. He served in the US Army and was
involved in WWII. He is buried in Bethel United Methodist
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.

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IIf. Fred Etheridge

III. Canady E. Ethridge was born on August 12, 1883 and died on May
24, 1927 from cardio-vascular renal disease according to his death
certificate.
IV. Ferny E. Ethridge was born on February 26, 1888 and died on March
26, 1932 in Coosawhatchie, SC. He is buried in Red Hill Cemetery in
Grays, SC.
V. Dudley F. Etheridge was born on January 5, 1894 in Georgetown, SC
and died on September 30, 1959 in Aiken, SC. He married Polly Brown.

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She was born in 1906 and died on January 21, 1961 in Jackson, SC. They
had 6 children: Katherine, Margorie, William, Thelma, Stella, and Baby
Girl.
Va. Katherine Etheridge Peeples was born in 1923 and died on
September 14, 1964 in New Ellenton, SC. She is buried in Jackson
Memorial Park Cemetery in Jackson, SC.
Vb. Margorie Etheridge Nettles was born on August 20, 1930
and died on December 16, 2005.
Vc. William Etheridge was born on January 23, 1934 and died on
January 23, 1934 at Four Mile Township in Barnwell, SC.
Vd. Thelma Etheridge was born on October 18, 1935 in Ellenton,
SC and died on September 24, 1998.
Ve. Stella Etheridge was born on April 16, 1939 in Ellenton, SC
and died on August 21, 2006. She married Joseph Henry Stanley.
They had 4 daughters: Janet, Debbie, Tammy and Mary Jo.
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ii. Debbie Stanley (Tony) Rhodes
iii. Tammy Stanley (Mark) Runge
iv. Mary Jo Stanley (Steve) Martin

Vf. Baby Girl Etheridge was born and died on February 19, 1933
in Four Mile Township in Barwell, SC.
VI. Percy Gilbert Etheridge was born on February 9, 1907 in Jasper, SC
and died on October 8, 1970. He married Stella Mae Williams, who was
born on October 8, 1908 and died on October 28, 1996. They are buried in
Red Hill Cemetery in Grays, SC. They had 4 children: 2 infant sons,
Margie and Fred.
VIa. Infant Son is buried in Red Hill Cemetery in Grays, SC.
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VIc. Margie Etheridge was born on June 2, 1939 and died on
March 25, 2000. She is buried in Red Hill Cemetery in Grays, SC.
VId. Fred Etheridge was born on November 10, 1941 in
Charleston, SC and died on January 11, 1942.
5g. Napoleon Ethridge was born in 1861 in Black River in Georgetown County
in SC.
5h. Henry C. Ethridge was born in January of 1863 in Black River in
Georgetown County in SC. He married Lucy Barnes. She was born in August of
1860 in Black River in Georgetown County in SC. They had 6 children: Aron,
William, Mattie, Jesse, Lottie and Etta.
I. Aron Brown Ethridge was born on April 8, 1884 in Georgetown, SC
and died on May 4, 1926 in State Park, SC. He married Mary Ann
Casselman, who was born on December 15, 1886 in Florence, SC and died
on May 29, 1977 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Bethel United
Methodist Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 7 children: Hessie, Jessie,
John, Henry, Clifford, Ossie, and Raymond.
Ia. Hessie Lou Ethridge was born on April 18, 1910 in
Georgetown, SC and died on October 10, 1999 in Georgetown, SC.
She married Joseph Stephen Kirton was born on February 19, 1908
and died on December 31, 1980 in Georgetown, SC. They are
buried in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
They had 6 children: Melda, Thedis, Margaret, Kattie, James, and
Charlie.
i. Melda N. Kirton was born on December 9, 1931 in
Andrews, SC and died on November 4, 2022. She married
Samuel Martin Morris, who was born on October 12, 1921
and died on October 29, 2009. They are buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They
had 4 children: Barbara, Sandra, Karen, and Martin.
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ib. Sandra Morris (Bill) Blake
ic. Karen Morris (Gerry) Mucci
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ii. Thedis Jerome Kirton was born on August 2, 1935
Georgetown, SC and died on August 8, 2012 in Batesburg,
SC. He served in the US Navy. He married Margaret
Frances Fowler, who was born on August 14, 1930 in
Greenville, SC and died on April 14, 2018 in Okatie, SC.
They are buried in Elmwood Memorial Gardens in
Columbia, SC. They had 2 children: Patty and Michael
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iia. Patty Kirton (Steve) Sheffield
iib. Michael Glen Kirton

iii. Margaret Ann Kirton was born on October 4, 1937 in
Georgetown County in SC and died on July 12, 1938 in
Andrews, SC from diarrhea. She is buried in Piney Forest
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
iv. Katie M. Kirton was born on May 14, 1942 in
Andrews, SC and died on March 6, 2022 in Murrells Inlet,
SC. She married Lemon Ray Wheeler, who was born on
March 8, 1937 and died on March 10, 2002. They are
buried in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery in Andrews,
SC. They had 6 children: Joseph, John, Clayton, Janet,
Sabrina, and Shane.
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ivb. John S. Wheeler
ivc. Clayton Wheeler
ivd. Janet Wheeler Hewitt
ive. Sabrina Wheeler
ivf. Shane Wheeler

v. James Munnlyn Kirton was born on April 6, 1944 and
died on January 6, 2019. He served in the US Army and
was in the Vietnam War. He is buried in Fort Jackson
National Cemetery in Columbia, SC.
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vi. Charlie Eugene Kirton was born on May 4, 1946 and
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in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, SC. He had 3
children: Robert, Donna and James.
via. Robert Stephen “Stevie” Kirton was born on
May 26, 1971 and died on January 25, 1996. He
married Sherry Natasha Kirton and had two sons:
Steve and Cody.
-Steve Austin “Stevie” Kirton was born on
July 27, 1996 in Columbia, SC and died on
May 27, 2022 in Columbia, SC. He married
Sydney Ernst and had 3 children: Jaxten,
Gotham, and Bellamy Kate.

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Ib. Jessie L. Ethridge was born on June 17, 1912 and died on
February 7, 1922. He is buried in Ethridge Cemetery in Andrews,
SC.
Ic. John James Ethridge was born on May 4, 1914 and died on
November 22, 2001 in Bonham, TX. He married Gladys
Casselman. She was born on January 26, 1919 and died on January
5, 1998. They are buried in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery in
Andrews, SC. They had 4 children: John, James, Ruth, and
Laverne.
i. John Wesley Ethridge was born on February 19, 1939 in
Georgetown, SC and died in 1990. He is buried in Bethel
United Methodist Cemetery in Andrews, SC. He married
Gaye “Brandy” Randolph Turner. She was born on March
15, 1948 in Alabama and died on April 28, 2019 in
Raleigh, NC. She is buried in Florence National Cemetery
in Florence, SC. They had 5 children: John, Gladys, Teresa,
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ib. Gladys Ethridge Steele
ic. Teresa Ethridge (Chris) Pomeroy
id. Angela Ethridge (Stewart) McIntyre
ie. Mary Anne Ethridge James

ii. James O’Quinn Ethridge was born on November 2,
1941 in Georgetown, SC and died on March 24, 2011 in
Conway, SC. He served in the US Navy. He had 2 children:
James and Shawntee.
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iib. Shawntee Ethridge (Eddie) Bouchette

iii. Ruth Annette Ethridge was born in 1943 in
Georgetown County in SC and died on May 28, 2005 in
Murfreesboro, NC. She was cremated. She married Freddie
Lee Bazen Sr and had 2 children: Sharon and Freddie.
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iiib. Freddie Lee Bazen Jr

iv. Laverne Ethridge was born on July 31, 1944 in
Georgetown, SC and died on September 9, 1944 in
Georgetown, SC from being born premature. He is buried
in Big Horn Swamp in Georgetown, SC.
Id. Henry Floyd Ethridge was born on March 14, 1916 in
Georgetown, SC and died on May 11, 1980 in Georgetown, SC. He
married Polly Ray, who was born on October 30, 1922 and died on
January 21, 1993 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had 12
children: Darrell, Tony, Leroy, Edward, Gene, Melvin, Noval,
Amelia, Cynthia, Melindy, Polly and Sandra.
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ii. Tony Ethridge
iii. Leroy Ethridge
iv. Edward Ethridge
v. Gene Ethridge

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vii. Noval Ethridge Lambert
viii. Amelia Ethridge Lambert
ix. Cynthia Ethridge
x. Melindy Ethridge Jack
xi. Polly Ethridge Saunders
xii. Sandra Ethridge Browning

Ie. Clifford Ethridge was born on June 16, 1920 in Georgetown
County in SC and died on September 7, 2007 in Georgetown
County in SC. He married Esther Pearl Swails. She was born on
October 10, 1921 in Georgetown County in SC and died on June 3,
2014 in Kingstree, SC. They are buried in Oak Grove United
Methodist Church Cemetery in Georgetown County in SC. They
had 3 children: Emily, Phillip, and Charles.
i. Emily Ann Ethridge Ray was born on October 31, 1946
and died on January 21, 2014. She is buried in Pennyroyal
Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC.
ii. Phillip Jerome Ethridge was born on July 1, 1950 and
died on May 6, 1967 from a tractor accident. His obituary
states that “he was driving a tractor with a gang disk
attachment on a woods road near his home. The tractor
passed underneath a cable, and the young man was caught
beneath his chin, jerked from the tractor, and the impact of
the cable apparently choked him to death.”
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If. Ossie F. Ethridge was born on July 6, 1924 and died on August
30, 1924 from bronchopneumonia. She is buried in Piney Forest
Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
Ig. Raymond Durant Ethridge was born on December 21, 1925
and died on March 12, 2008. He served in the US Marine Corps
and was in WWII. He married twice. His first wife was Rachel
Celeste Downing. She was born on August 9, 1931 and died on
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Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 3 children: Charlene, Sondra,
and Kathy.
i. Charlene Orinda Ethridge was born on June 20, 1950
and died on December 24, 1954 from injuries sustained in a
car accident according to her death certificate. She is buried
in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
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His second wife was Doris Benton. She was born on September
25, 1935 and died on September 8, 2018. She is buried in Nesmith
Baptist Church Cemetery in Nesmith, SC.
II. William Benjamin Ethridge was born in May of 1887 in Georgetown
County in SC. He died on June 15, 1926 in Georgetown County in SC
from acute nephritis and pulmonary tuberculosis. He married Bessie Marie
Moore, who was born sometime in 1891. He is buried in Ethridge
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 2 children: Benjamin and Eddie.
IIa. Benjamin Grover Ethridge was born on October 20, 1916 in
Coosawatchie and died on March 3, 1963 in Charleston, SC. He is
buried in Riverview Memorial Park in North Charleston, SC. He
married Sarah June Ethridge.
IIb. Eddie Tilman Ethridge was born on September 11, 1919 and
died on July 8, 1971. He married Dorthy June. She was born on
October 29, 1922 in Florence, SC and died on January 11, 1993 in
North Charleston, SC. They are buried in Riverview Memorial
Park in North Charleston, SC.
III. Mattie Ethridge was born on July 3, 1891 in Georgetown, SC and
died on January 11, 1967 in Whiteville, NC. She married Henry Brown.
They had 2 children: Furman and Maggie.
IIIa. Furman M. Brown was born in 1929 and died on March 29,
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He married Ida Mae Lane and had 3 children: Totsy, Billie, and
Johnny
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ii. Billie Mae Brown
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IV. Jessie James Ethridge was born on April 12, 1893 in Georgetown,
SC and died on October 30, 1954 in Georgetown, SC. He married Emma
Coward, who was born on August 12, 1892 in Florence County in SC and
died on May 16, 1965 in Georgetown, SC. They are buried in Piney Forest
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 6 children: Ruth, Rembert, Minnie,
Peggie, Anne, and Bobby.
IVa. Ruth Ethridge was born in 1915 and died in 1979. She
married Charlie Foster Johnson, was born on January 23, 1901 in
Georgetown County in SC and died on January 16, 1962 in
Georgetown County in SC. They are buried in Elmwood Cemetery
and Annex in Georgetown, SC. They had one son: Charlie
i. Charles Foster Johnson Jr was born on January 10,
1945 in Georgetown, SC and died on August 22, 2020. He
served in the US Army and earned the Purple Heart and
Bronze Star with “V” Device for his service during the
Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. He married Bonnie
Faye Huggins, who was born on June 10, 1946 in Gurley,
SC and died on October 18, 2023. They are buried in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They
had 2 children: Christy and Charles
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ib. Charles F. “Chuck” Johnson III

IVb. Rembert “Bub” Ethridge was born on September 15, 1917
in Williamsburg County in SC and died on July 21, 1955 in
Georgetown, SC. He served in the US Army and was involved in
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London, England. They are buried in Piney Forest Cemetery in
Andrews, SC.
IVc. Minnie Mae Ethridge was born on August 24, 1920 in
Greenwood, SC and died on April 9, 2020 in Clinton, SC. She
married Hayes Thomas Carr, who was born on September 12, 1914
in Whitmire, SC and died on June 9, 1989 in Greenwood, SC.
They are buried in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Hodges, SC.
They had one daughter: Eyleen.
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i. Eyleen Carr was born on October 11, 1937 in
Greenwood, SC and died on June 18, 2023 in Greenville,
SC. She married William Vaughn Watson Sr and had two
children: Robyn and Vaughn
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ib. Vaughn Watson Jr

IVd. Peggy Ethridge was born on September 19, 1921 in
Williamsburg County in SC and died on February 26, 1965 in
Charleston, SC. She married William Herman Schreck, who was
born on April 11, 1891 and died on November 2, 1959. They are
buried in Piney Forest Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 2
children: William and Barbara
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ii. Barbara Schreck Rowland

IVe. Anne Geneva Ethridge was born on October 3, 1924 in
Florence County in SC and died on May 18, 1986 in Charleston,
SC. She is buried in Andrews Memorial Cemetery in Andrews,
SC. She married Wheeler Odell Stuckey, who was born on June 1,
1900 and died on August 25, 1974. He is buried in Indiantown
Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Hemingway, SC.
IVf. Bobby Joe Ethridge was born on June 16, 1937 and died on
February 9, 2018 in Charleston County in SC. He married Annie
Lou High, who was born on September 8, 1942 in Georgetown, SC
and died on August 19, 2020 in Little River, SC. They are buried
in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in Georgetown, SC. They had 2

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Ethridge to Etheridge)
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ii. James Rembert “Bert” (Lora) Etheridge

V. Lottie Ethridge was born on January 29, 1897 in Georgetown, SC and
died on September 21, 1995. She is buried in Pennyroyal Memorial
Gardens in Georgetown, SC. She married twice. Her first husband was
William Jonas Casselman. He was born on April 6, 1895 in Coward, SC
and died on March 29, 1955 in Andrews, SC. He is buried in Ethridge
Cemetery in Andrews, SC. They had 4 children: Theron, Maybelle, Estell,
and Lucy
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Vb. Maybelle Casselman Long
Vc. Estell Casselman Ethridge
Vd. Lucy Casselman Morris

Her second husband was Alvin Tanner.
VI. Etta Ethridge was born sometime in 1885. Her death date is
unknown. She married Burroughs Hughes and had 8 children: Lillie,
Nancy, Emmie, Hessie, Leitha, Lucy, Wesley, and Alma.
VIa. Lillie Hughes was born in 1902 in SC. The census states that
in 1910, she lived in Black River in Georgetown County in SC and
in 1920, she lived in Jackson, SC.
VIb. Nancy Hughes was born in 1905 and died in 1944. The
census states that in 1910, she lived in Black River in Georgetown
County in SC and in 1920, she lived in Jackson, SC.
VIc. Emmie Hughes was born in 1908. Her death date is
unknown. The census states that in 1910, she lived in Black River
in Georgetown County in SC and in 1920, she lived in Jackson,
SC.
VId. Hessie Hughes was born in 1914. Her death date is unknown.
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VIe. Leitha Hughes was born in 1915 in SC. Her death date is
unknown.
VIf. Lucy Hughes was born in 1916 in SC. The census states that
in 1920, she lived in Jackson, SC and in 1930, she lived in Bennett
Springs in SC.
VIg. Wesley L. Hughes was born on January 30, 1917 in
Georgetown, SC and died in December of 1980. The census states
that in 1920, he lived in Jackson, SC. It also states that on January
19, 1944, he lived on base at Ft. Jackson in Columbia, SC. ​
VIh. Alma Hughes was born in 1920 and died on December 28,
1961 in North August, SC. She married Bascumb Marshall.
5i. Thomas Jackson Ethridge was born in 1827 in Columbus, NC. According to
a census report, he lived in Pennington, Arkansas in 1850.
5j. Elizabeth Jane Ethridge was born in 1820 in Columbus, NC and died in
1896 in Warren, Arkansas. She married Aaron Adams. She is buried in Adams
Singer Cemetery in Warren, Arkansas.
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*Information was mostly found on Findagrave.com and an app called “Family Tree”.

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