ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SC - NEWSPAPERS - Abstracts from The Abbeville Press Jan, Feb, Mar 1863 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/sc/scfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed by: Candace Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net July 21, 2007 The Abbeville Press 1863 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina for JANUARY 1863, FEBRUARY 1863, MARCH 1863 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 30, 1863 CASUALTIES IN COMPANY "G", "H" and "I", 19th Regiment, S.C. Volunteers, in the Battle Of Murfreesboro, Dec. 31, 1862 We are indebted to Captain Chatham for the following list of casualties in Companies "G", "H" and "I" of the 19th Regiment, S.C. Volunteers: Co. "G", Capt. Chatham commanding: J.T. Boyd, shot in head early in action, died instantly Lt. J.M. McDonald, wounded slightly in the shoulder, protected by button on coat Sergt. S.A. Jordan, wounded severely; ball entering the right side near the loin and passing around to the front, making its exit; when last heard from, he was doing well (4th Jan.) Corpl. L.D. Lee, wounded severely; ball passing entirely through left lung; when last heard from, doing well (4th Jan.) Sergt. Sam'l Hunter, wounded in hand; returned to duty Massalon Bell, wounded slightly in hand; returned to duty Hezekiah Hall, wounded slightly in shoulder, returned to duty J.H. Johnson, wounded slightly in hip by shell; returned to duty J.A. McCallister, wounded slightly in head; returned to duty -------- Co. "H" Lt. R.F. McCaslan, Commanding Killed Robert Walker Wounded Lt. R.F. McCaslan ?? Watson, wounded severely in leg; amputated below the knee Sergt. E.J. Bellott, wounded severely in groin and face Sergt. F.M. Jay; wounded slightly in back Corpl. T.J. Wilson; wounded severely in shoulder J.C. Dowtin; wounded severely in mouth W.H. Walker, wounded severely in hip W.G. McWilliams; wounded in arm Abraham Russell, wounded in foot; returned to duty --------- Company "I", Capt. Clinkscales commanding Wounded Lt. W. N. Mattison, wounded slightly in hip; returned to duty J.T. Clamp; wounded severely in abdomen and each leg below knee D.W. Young, wounded severely in knee; since amputated above knee Henry Mattox; wounded in arm; returned to duty W.T. Young; wounded in arm R.L. Freeman; wounded slightly in hip John Johnson; wounded slightly in wrist Isaac Robinson; stunned by bomb; returned to duty The Regiment made three charges, in the first of which Col. Lythgee fell severely wounded by a minnie ball, shattering the left thigh, and died the same day about 12 o'clock p.m. from the effects of amputation. ------------ ESTATE OF EZEKIEL TRIBLE, Dec'd All persons having demands against the state of Ezekiel Trible, dec'd, are requested to hand them in at once, and those indevted to the estate will please settle their indebtedness as soon as possible, as it is desired to have the estate finally settled at an early date. W.H. Parker, Adm'r. Dec. 23, 1862 ----------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 20, 1863 State of South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, M.O. McCaslan has applied for Letters of Administration of all and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James A. Pennel, with the Will annexed, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's court for the said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 27th of February to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 10th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ------------ NEGROES FOR SALE The undersigned will sell a young negro woman and child, belonging to the estate of Miss Susan Keller, deceased, on Sale Day, in March next, at the courthouse steps in Abbeville. The woman is a good cook and washer. D.Z. Keller, Adm'r. Feb. 13, 1863 ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Equity H.S. Cason, Adm'r vs. R.C. Harkness, Adm'r, et al Pursuant to an order of the Court, I will sell at public outcry at Abbeville court house on Sale Day, in March next, the real estate described in petition of S.S. McCurry, deceased, containing 30 acres, more or less. W.H. Parker, C.E.A.D. Feb. 5, 1863 ---------- ESTATE OF DAVID KELLER, Dec'd Notice to Debtors and Creditors All persons indebted to the estate of David Keller, deceased, now due by note or account, are solicited to pay the same, and those having demands against the estate will present them, properly attested. Nancy Keller, Admr. Jan. 30, 1863 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 27, 1863 IN MEMORIAM The people of Abbeville are again called upon to mourn over the early grave of another of their most promising young men. Sergeant W.A. McCracken of Company "B", Orr's Regiment of Rifles, S.C.V., died at Richmond, Va. on the 2nd day of February 1863 of wounds received in the ever memorable battle of Fredericksburg. For nearly two months he endured with great fortitude, and calm resignation, the extreme suffering consequent upon his wounds, until "death came like a friend to relieve him of pain." He was a young man of more than ordinary talents, and possessed in an eminent degree those rare gifts of nature, which had he lived, would have made him the pride of his friends and an ornament to society. Although he had not received the benefits of a collegiate education, he had pursued his studies with great assiduity and had laid up in store much valuable knowledge. Men marked with interest the development of the hidden resources of his mind, and all beheld with pleasure the progress he was making toward distinction. His qualifications of head and heart were such as would have fitted him for the pursuit of almost any avocation in life. As a soldier he was faithful to the discharge of his duties and bore with patience the hardships and privations incident to camp life. As a companion he was social, agreeable and entertaining. As a friend he was true, confiding and affectionate. The affability of his manners, the suavity of his temper, and the natural goodness of his heart had won and endeared to him, many friends. He was a man of great moral worth, of high toned sentiment and of spotless integrity. We deeply deplore the loss of a dear friend and sincerely sympathize with his grieved mother. We feel assured, however, that he has been removed to a nobler and brighter sphere. L.W.W. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Robert Brownlee has applied for Letters of Administration on all and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Hugh Brownlee, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to appear at our next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 2nd of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 15th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 6, 1863 IN MEMORIAM Fell, in the battle of Sharpsburg, Maryland, on Sept. 17th, 1862, First Lieut. Jno. C. McCelvy, of the Saluda Riflemen, 7th S.C. Regiment. To delineate the character and do justice to the member of the virtuous dead, is both a difficult and delicate undertaking....The writer knew the deceased well and offers this tribute of sincerity, friendship and affection, profoundly regretting his inability to portray a character so noble and lovely in terms more suitable. As a gentleman, a citizen and a soldier, Lieut. McCelvy lived without reproach. He honored and adorned every station and relation to which he was called. In Edgefield, his adopted district, no man received or deserved a larger share of the public confidence and esteem. His intregrity, magnanimous spirit and dignified, but easy and courteous manners, won for him an enviable place in the friendships and affections of his fellow citizens.... When the calls of war were sounded he promptly and cheerfully obeyed the summons of his state and call of his country, by entering the Company commanded by Capt. D. Denny Throughout the first year he served well and ably as 2nd Serg't, enduring all the trials and privations with that cheerfulness that proved him a good soldier, and went to show that his whole heart was enlisted in the cause of his country. He was among the first to re-enlist when the call was made upon the twelve month's men to do so. HIs sense of duty to his county would not allow him to withhold for a moment his services. He was instrumental in getting up a re-enlisted company and when the time for organization came, he was unanimously elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Company. When the pitless shaft of death struck down our lamented 1st Lieut. J.R. Banknight, he came 1st Lieut. He was always at his post and especially if that post happened to be one of danger. On the morning before he was killed, the Company and Regiment to which he belonged had to wade the Potomoc River in order to get to the battlefield. He was sick and the writer of this sketch advised him not to cross the river. He remained for a while on the Virginia side, but a dense of duty in the hour of his country's peril overcame his sense of duty to himself and he plunged into the river and overtook his Company just as the line was being formed to go into battle. Again he was told to remain behind and take care of himself until he was well enough to fight. He quietly replied "I think I can get along. I'll try and if I can't go, I'll stop when I can't go any longer." He went to meet on that batttlefield, a patriot's and a martyr's death. To his aged father, relatives and friends, we tender the assurance of our faithful and unalterable sympathies in this their affliction. May they be prepared to meet him in that better land where war is unknown and death and separation come not. A friend and comrade. ------------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, John C. Chiles has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of William P. Sullivan, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 17th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 2nd day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ----------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, A.F. Wimbish has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John J. Wimbish, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 13th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Sam'l A. Wilson has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John L. Wilson, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Robert Jones has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Jane Jones, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 20, 1863 JAMES L. PETTIGREW The Charleston Mercury of the 12th, announces the death of James L. Pettigrew. Mr. Pettigrew was considered the ablest and most distinguished lawyer of our country. He was born in the Calhoun settlement, this district in May 1789 and descended from a Huguenot family. His grandfather had been a Pastor of a Huguenot church and had established a French Colony at New Bordeaux. He graduated in a South Carolina college in 1809, taking the high honor of his class. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court in Equity James M. Perrin and others, vs. Dudley Byrd, and others Pursuant to an Order in this case by Chief Justice O'Neall, I will sell, at Abbeville courthouse at public outcry on Sale Day in April next, nine likely slaves, viz: Cresar, Mandy, Andrew and William, Nielson, Nelly, Ellie, Robert and Rector, on a credit of 1, 2 and 3 years, with interest from the day of Sale payable annually. Wm. H. Parker, Commissioner, March 17, 1863 ----------- ESTATE OF TRAVIS BEARDEN, Dec'd Notice of Settlement All persons who may have claims against this estate are hereby notified that a final settlement of said estate will be made in the court of Ordinary for Abbeville district on the 10th day of April, next. Therefore their demands must be presented on or before that day, as afterwards, the Administrator will not notice them. A.T. Wideman, Mar. 17, 1863 ------------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, James Irwin has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Elizabeth A. Purdy,, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 21st day of March next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 6th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court in Equity James A. McCord and wife Sarah A. vs. Nancy Keller, J.J. Keller and others Bill for Partition It appearing to my satisfaction that J.J. Keller and James W. Keller, defendants in the above stated case, reside beyond the limits of this state, and on motion by Burt & Calhoun, ordered that the said defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint within three months from the publication of this order, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Mar. 11, 1863 ---------- EXECUTOR'S NOTICE As Executor of M.S. Mann, I will sell on Sale Day in April next, a prime young fellow, about seventeen years of age, on a credit of twelve months, with interest from date. Armistead Burt, March 11, 1863 -------- ESTATE OF DAVID CLARY, Dec'd Notice is hereby given to all parties interested in this estate, that the same will be settled in the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, on Friday, the third day of April next. Should there be any outstanding debts against said estate, the parties claiming must present the evidence of the same on or before that date as no notice will be given such claims thereafter. Matthew McDonald, Adm'r. March 12, 1863 ----------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 27, 1863 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Samuel Jordan has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of David A. Jordan, late of the district aforesaid, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for the said district, to be held at the Abbeville Courthouse on the 10th day of April next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ----------