ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SC - NEWSPAPERS - Abstracts from The Abbeville Press Aug, Sept, Oct 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 AUGUST 1863 & SEPTEMBER 1863 & OCTOBER 1863 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 7, 1863 DEATH OF CAPT. M.T. OWEN We regret to announce the death of Capt. M.T. Owen of Co. A, 1st Reg't, S.C. Cavalry. He was wounded in one of the late battles in Pennsylvania and returned home about two weeks ago. From the effects of his wounds, he died last Tuesday night. ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, James T. Baskin has applied for letters of administration on the good, chattels, rights and credits of John G. Baskin, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 17th of August, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 3rd day of August, 1863. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Martha A. ELmore has applied for letters of administration on the good, chattels, rights and credits of Providence Elmore, with Will annexed, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 17th of August, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 3rd day of August, 1863. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Redmond Brown has applied for letters of administration on the good, chattels, rights and credits of Solomon Wade Walker, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 8th of August, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of July, 1863. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- NOTICE All persons having claims against the estate of John McClellan are hereby notified to present the same to either of the subscribers. Mary Jane Dendy, Executrix, J.H. Bradley, Exc'r; July 29, 1863 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 28, 1863 NOTICE Having understood that persons in Abbeville District, S.C. are in the habit of crediting Sarah Benson, an Idiot, for Board, Clothing and articles of comfort to her, I hereby give notice that no person is authorized by law or otherwise to contract for her, but myself, and that I will not pay any debt that may be contracted for her by any other person. All persons will take due notice of the above and govern themselves accordingly. Joseph F. Mathews Sr., Guardian for Sarah Benson; August 25, 1863 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Samuel Jordan has applied for letters of administration on the good, chattels, rights and credits of Jonathan T. Jordan, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 7th of September, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of August, 1863. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, James J. Adams has applied for letters of administration on the good, chattels, rights and credits of Stephen H. Allen, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 7th of September, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 22nd day of August, 1863. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, James J. Devlin has applied for letters of administration on the good, chattels, rights and credits of Dr. Robert Devlin, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 7th of September, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of August, 1863. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Mrs. Robt. Drennan, widow, has applied for letters of administration on the good, chattels, rights and credits of Robert Drennan, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 31st day of August, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 15th day of August, 1863. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 4, 1863 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court In the Matter of the Real Estate of Mary McCartney, Dec'd Thos. Lanier and wife Eliza and Jane McCartney, applicants vs. James McCartney, et al It appearing that James McCartney, William McCartney, John McDonald and Catherine his wife, Emma McCartney, minor child of John McCartney, dec'd, the children of Mary Alexander, deceased, defendants, reside without the limits of the state. It is therefore ordered that they do appear and object to said division or sale of the Real Estate of Mary McCartney, dec'd, on or before the twenty-seventh day of November next, or their consent to the same will be entered on record. William Hill, Ordinary, Abbeville District; Aug. 27, 1863 -------- CAPTAIN JOHN H. GARY South Carolina has reason to be proud of her youths, especially as they are represented in the students of her colleges and the cadets of her military institutions, who taught all of them to prize honor far more dearly than life. Brave, truthful, impuslive and full of state pride, we might challange any country to show a body of young men superior to them in all the qualities that constitute manhood. Of these youths, Capt. John H. Gary was one of the noblest types. He was the son of Dr. Thomas R. Gary of Abbeville and was born on the 17th of August, 1840 in the village of Cokesbury. At the commencement of the war, he had been just graduated with distinction at Columbia College, where also his fine qualities had won for him the position of Captain of the College Cadets. These young soldiers were under his command when they took part in the siege of Sumter. On the 6th of June, 1861 he was appointed by Gen. Evans, brother-in-law, 2nd Lieutenant in Lucas' Battallion of Artillery, was subsequently promoted to 1st Lieutenant and in January 1862 was made Captain of Company A. In the course of his brief career, he displayed the greatest efficiency as a soldier and gave the highest satisfaction to his commanders. He commanded the batteries at Grimball's, where he assisted materially in the capture of the Isaac P. Smith, and shared in the defense of Fort Wagner from July 19th to the 3rd of August. On the 11th of August he was sent back to Wagner where on the next day, while in command of the guns, he received the wound which resulted in his death on the 17th. He was just permitted to complete his twenty-third year. Brave as his own sword, of a force of character singular in one so young, an enthusiast, both as a soldier and a patriot, yet, as gentle as a girl, Captain Gary will not soon be forgotten by his friends, his state or his country. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 18, 1863 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, William Hodges has applied for letters of administration on the good, chattels, rights and credits of William C.C. Hodges, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 12th day of September, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 4th day of Sept. 1863. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, OCTOBER 2, 1863 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Sarah Bentley has applied for letters of administration on the good, chattels, rights and credits of Wm. H. Bentley, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 9th day of October next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of Sept. 1863. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, John T. Lyon and Sarah J. Lyon have applied for letters of administration on the good, chattels, rights and credits of James A. Lyon late of the state of Mississippi, deceased. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 9th day of October next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of Sept. 1863. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- IN MEMORIAM Died, at the homestead on Saturday the twenty-first day of November, 1863, Mr. Samuel Turner in the 59th year of his age. Seldom are we called upon to record the death of so worthy or so highly esteemed a friend and citizen, as one we have lost forever from our midst. A just God in the dispensation of His providence, has seen fit to take away from among us one who was near and dear to everyone within the large circle of his acquaintances. An affectionate wife and a large family of young children very deeply mourn their great loss, and also his friends in the neighborhood feel like they have indeed lost the dearest one among them. They knew him to be a kind and affectionate husband and a truly loving father, lenient to a fault with his servents, and a very kind master. He was always ready to give a helping hand to the needy; he was just in all his dealings, humble in all his traits. The destitute never asked of him in vain, nor did the wayward ever forget his good counsels. Mr. Turner had been a consistent member of the Presybterian church for many years. He was of high standing among them and as remarked by one on the day of his funeral, "he was a true soldier of the cross." He endeavored to bring his children up in the true way, to always shun vice, and to fear the Lord. Let them now learn that what has been their loss has been his gain. The Father will hold his protective hand over the widow in her affliction, deal gentle with her in her trouble. May He guide the footsteps of those little fatherless ones, help them to learn to walk in the path of truth and wisdom, keep them always over His watchful eye; and teach them that as He giveth, He taketh away. ----------