ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SC - NEWSPAPERS - Abstracts from The Abbeville Press Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov 1865 ************************************************ 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 26, 2007 The Abbeville Press 1865 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS" , Abbeville, South Carolina for AUGUST 1865 , SEPTEMBER 1865 , OCTOBER 1865, NOVEMBER 1865 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 17, 1865 DEATH OF JOHN McBRYDE We regret to annouce the death on Saturday morning, the 12th inst., of Mr. John McBryde, an old and respectable citizen of our village. Mr. McBryde had been in bad health for some time previous to his death. For many years he was connected with the Post Office of this place and was known by nearly every one in Abbeville district. He was an upright man and a good citizen. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 24, 1865 HEARD FROM The many friends of our father Mr. Hugh Wilson Sr. will be pleased to learn that he has recently been heard from. He is in Charleston, Tennessee. In a letter received from him, he says that he will soon be home. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 31, 1865 MARRIAGES Married on the 15th inst., by Rev. George Allen, Mr. James Campbell to Miss Gustavia Jones. Married on the 15th inst., by Rev. George Allen, Mr. Obadiah Cann to Mrs. Mary Daniel, all of Abbeville district. Married in Hamburg, S.C. on the 6th of August by Squire Gentry, Mr. Robert Junkin formerly of Abbeville and Miss L.M. Radford of S.C. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 7, 1865 RESTORATION OF SOUTHERN ESTATES TO PARDONED OWNERS During the last week, upwards of a dozen citizens of the South who had obtained their pardons, made personal application at the Freedmen's Bureau for the restoration of lands which had been taken into custody of the Bureau. On producing the certificates of pardon, the applicants were furnished with orders upon the local agents of the Bureau in the South for the restitution of property claimed with the provision that the owners be made to compensate the blacks for the crops they may have been cultivating thereon, or leave them in undisturbed possession until the same are harvested. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 21, 1865 SALE Mr. J.M. McBryde, administrator of the estate of John McBryde, dec'd, will offer for sale on the 3rd of October, the entire stock of goods belonging to the estate of the deceased. -------- DEATH OF JOHN R . WILSON We regret to learn that Mr. John R. Wilson, an old and much respected citizen, died at his residence near Due West on the 12th inst. He was universally loved for his charity and benevolence. No one in our district was more active and zealous in relieving the wants of the destitute, than was Mr. Wilson. The poor will long remember him with grateful hearts. --------- MARRIAGES Married in Abbeville district on Tuesday the 19th inst by Rev. Benj. Johnson, Henry Dawes Alexander and Harriet Louisa Hall, third daughter of Dr. Wm. Hall, all of Charleston, S.C. Married by the Rev. Mr. Gibert at the residence of Mr. Eli Thornton, Serg't James H. Roosa, Co. A 56th N.Y.V.V. to Miss Josephine C. Wilson of Abbeville, S.C. Married by the Rev. Mr. Gibert on Sunday morning the 17th inst., at her father's residence, Mr. John O. Brooks to Miss Permelia Charles, all of Abbeville district, S.C. Married on the 10th inst. by the Rev. S. Donnelly at the residence of Mr. William W. Rowland, Dr. James A. Wright to Miss Pallie E. Robinson, all of Honea Path, S.C. DEATHS Captain Samuel Agnew was born April 22, 1802. He connected himself to the church Nov. 10, 1831; was chosen to the office of Deacon on Oct. 25, 1835, and he departed this life September 1, 1865. Another prominent leaf has fallen from the autumnal branches. For years, Captain Agnew had at times been a great sufferer, but for several days previous to death there was no sensation of pain. Yet he bore it all with God-like patience and would often speak of the unabounding love and goodness of God. Thus passed away the good husband, the indulgent father, the kind master and one whom the poor always found ready to administer to their wants. If medieval skill, unwearied watching of love or tears could have availed he would not have died. "But the Lord took him." He is dead, yet he liveth. That vacant seat at Walnut Grove Baptist church which he so long and nobly filled as Deacon, will speak of his worth. His voice was ever heard on the side of truth and justice. Sons, and grandsons may the same be said of you. Let your aims be high, pure and holy. Let me say to the dear companion, daughter and friends, sorrow not as those without hope, for "he sleeps in Jesus' blissful sleep, from which none ever wakes to weep." ----------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 28, 1865 Isaac Williams, a Virginian, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment and a fine of one thousand dollars for disregarding his Oath of Allegience. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 5, 1865 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary L.D. Merrimon and wife, applicants, against A.J. Clinkscales and others, defendants It appearing that John M. Hamilton and wife Carolina; the children of John Clinkscales, dec'd. names not known; James M. Cowan; William Clinkscales, some of the defendants of this case, reside without this state. It is therefore ordered that they do appear and object to the sale of the real estate of J.W. Clinkscales, dec'd, on or before the first Monday in January next, 1866, or their consent to the same will be entered on record. William Hill, Ordinary, Abbeville District. Oct. 3, 1865 --------- SALE Estate of John Brownlee, dec'd By permission of the Ordinary of Abbeville district, we will sell, by public outcry on Wednesday the 8th of November next, at the late residence of John Brownlee, dec'd, his entire personal estate consisting of Horses, Mules, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Corn, Fodder, Oats, Wheat, Farming Tools, Household and Kitchen Furniture. Rosa Brownlee, Adm'x Oct 1, 1865 ---------- PLANTATION TO LEASE I will lease my plantation on Long Cane for one or more years on favorable terms, to a practical planter who wishes to raise cotton. The stock, wagons, agricultural implements and blacksmith tools will be left on the place if desired. Apply to John A. Bowie in Abbeville village. Oct. 4, 1865 -------- LAND TO RENT OR LEASE I wish to rent or lease three hundred acres of good cotton and corn land. Eliza C. Marshall, Greenwood P.O. Abbeville district, S.C. Oct. 4, 1865 -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of OCTOBER 12, 1865 BRUTAL MURDER OF JAMES ADAMS We regret to announce the commission of a most atrocious murder upon the person of Maj. James J. Adams, one of our most respectable citizens on Thursday morning last. The deceased was a resident of our district near Hodges Depot and left home early on Thursday morning with his gun in his hand for the purpose, as his mother supposed, of hunting turkeys. On Friday morning his dead body was found near Hodges Depot very much mutilated by an axe. There was a deep gash on the back of his head and his whole face was beaten, so as not to be well recognized. His broken gun was found hear by with which it appeared that most of the wounds were inflicted by. Upon the trees around, there was the evidence of a discharge of fire arms and the appearance on the ground of a struggle. Two negroes have been arrested and lodged in jail and against one of them, the evidence of criminality is very strong. But it is very likely that others are implicated and we trust that all will be brought to speedy punishment. Maj. Adams was one of our most peaceful and orderly citizens and sustained the character of a kind and indulgent master. He leaves a large circle of friends to lament his untimely loss. ------- DIED, at his residence in Winnsboro, Fairfield District, on the 4th of September last, after a painful illness, Robert B. Boylston at the early age of forty-three. Still as fresh as a boy, the idol of a sweet and happy home, the pride of his family and the delight of his friends, with a high social position and a gentle nature to enjoy it. Full of talent and distinguished beyond his year, with laurels, literary, professional, and political encircling his brow, he has been suddenly taken from all in the very prime of life. Verily "in the midst of life, we are in death." The writer first met Mr. Boylston in the Fall of 1838 at the South Carolina College, whither he came from Charleston, his birth place. They became classmates then and have been lifelong friends. (NOTE: the lower part of the page containing the obituary is very blurred and so poorly scanned that it is not legible). ------------ DIED, on the 18th day of September 1865, Allen Vance, at his residence in the village of Greenwood, Abbeville District, S.C. in the sixty-second year of his age. Many, very many, will hear of his death with regret. Many friends will mourn for him, but none save his wife and children and the few intimate friends who knew every impulse of his manly bosom can properly appreciate his loss. The deceased was endowed by nature with a superior intellect and fine constitution. Energetic and industrious, he passed an active and useful life. Unsurpassed in his devotion to the welfare of his immediate family, he was frank, high-toned and manly in his intercourse with his fellow men; true and sincere and kind to his friends and generous to the poor, many of whom will miss his liberal hand. Throughout his last long illness of several months duration, he evinced the greatest resignation and patience, comtemplated his death with the utmost sanctity and gave expression to a strong hope that all would be well with him hereafter; and when at last the long- looked- for summons came, relying confidently upon the promises to God's Holy Word, he resigned himself calmly to his last sleep. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of OCTOBER 19, 1865 ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE Will be sold on THursday, the 2nd of November next, at the late residence of A.T. Watson, dec'd, all the personal property of said A.T. Watson, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Tools, 1 Two Horse Wagon, One Buggy, Cattle, Fat Hogs, Corn, Fodder, Mules and one number one Buggy Horse; his excellent library consisting of commentaries, histories, the classics, valuable school books and other works will also be sold. Also one fine piano. L.J. Johnson, Administrator Oct. 19, 1865 ----------- EXECUTOR'S SALE As Executor of the Will of John F. Simpson, dec'd, I will sell by public auction at the late residence of the deceased, on the 14th of November next, Corn, Fodder, Cotton, Wheat, Horses, Hogs, Cattle, Sheep, Plantation Tools, Household and Kitchen furniture. James H. Simpson, Executor Oct. 13, 1865 ----------- ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE By comission of the Ordinary, I will sell by public auction at the late residence of Jason T. Brooks, dec'd, on Thursday, the 9th of November nexxt, all of the personal property of dec'd, consisting of Horses, Mules, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Corn, Fodder, Wheat, Cotton, Plantation Tools, Household and Kitchen furniture. William H. Brooks, Administrator Oct. 13, 1865 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of NOVEMBER 3, 1865 MARRIAGES Married on Thursday evening the 26th of Oct. by Rev. C. McCartha, Mr. John W. Sign to Miss Julia Shillito all of this village. ---- Married in Abbeville, OCt. 25th by Rev. C. McCartha, Mr. R.W. Sassard of Charleson, S.C. to Miss A.S. Fant of Anderson. ------- Married on Thursday, Sept. 28th by Rev. Joel W. Townsend, Mr. Jas. Roman to Miss Mary Franklin, all of Abbeville district. ------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Eliza Simpson, applicant vs. David Whitman and wife Drusilla Ann, et al Real Estate of Robert Simpson, dec'd It appearing that Thomas Perry and wife Sarah; Wm. Simpson; Hugh Simpson, Jane White, widow, some of the defendants of his case, reside without this state. It is therefore ordered that they do appear and object to the sale of the real easte of Robert Simpson, dec'd, on or before the first MOnday in February next, or their consent to the same will be entered of record. William Hill, Ordinary of Abbeville District. Nov. 3, 1865 -------- INFORMATION WANTED Two trunks, belonging to Mrs. Emma Bryant, were brought from Richmond last April and for want of transportation, were left at the house of a gentleman three miles from Abbeville. The name of the gentleman has escaped Mrs. Bryant. This advertisement is published in the hope that the gentleman or his friends may see it and write her full information concerning her trunks. They were both black trunks, one rather long and the other brass- bound. Both probably had cards bearing her name. Immediate information regarding these trunks will be gratefully received by the owners. Address Mrs. Emma Bryant, in care of Doctor Henry F. Campbell in Augusta, Georgia. Nov. 2, 1865 ----------- EXECUTOR'S SALE By permission of the Ordinary, we will sell by public auction, at the late residence of Joshua Wideman, dec'd, on Thursday the 16th of November next, a part of his personal property, consisting of Horses, Mules, Cattle, Hogs, Corn, Fodder, Cotton Seed, Plantation Tools. J.T. Horton, Executor A.C. Wideman, Extr'x ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of NOVEMBER 10, 1865 ESTATE SALES The following Sales are to take place at the times mentioned: Estate of James H. Morris, dec'd; M.O. McCaslan, Ext'r, Sale on Monday 27th of Nov. Estate of Thos. W. Smith, dec'd; Mrs. E.F. Martin, Administratrix; Sale on Thursday, 23rd of Nov. Estate of R.M. Davis, dec'd; John H. Ried and Wm. H. Davis, Executors; Sale on Thursday the 7th of Dec. Estate of J.R. Wilson, dec'd; Lemuel Ried, Executor, and Mary Wilson, Executrix; Sale on Friday the 15th and 17th of Nov. ------- SALE OF REAL ESTATE Court of Ordinary, Abbeville District On due examination, it is ordered and decreed that the lands of Samuel T. Branyon, deceased, be sold by the Sheriff of Abbeville district, S.C. on Sale Day in December next. The plantation consists of one hundred and fifty-three acres more or less, situated in Abbeville district on Corner Creek, waters of Little River, adjoining lands of S.M. Trible, J.S. Carwile and others. William Hill, O.A.D., Nov. 10, 1865 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary T.J. Edwards, applicant vs. Henry Riley, guardian ad litem, et al It appearing that Sarah Jane Campell, Rosana Campbell and other children of Matthew Campbell, some of the defendants of this case, and heirs at law of Sarah Edwards, deceased, late of said district, reside without this state. It is therefore ordered that they do appear and object to the sale of the real estate of Sarah Edwards, deceased, or their consent to the same will be entered of record. William Hill, O.A.D. Nov. 10, 1865 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of NOVEMBER 17, 1865 DEATH OF WM. BOWEN We regret to learn that Mr. Wm. Bowen, son of Mr. Sterling Bowen of our district, was thrown from his horse on Wednesday last and so seriously injured that death resulted in a few days after. He was entirely insensible after the fall until his death. ----- MARRIAGES Married, at the residence of the bride's mother on Thursday evening the 9th inst., by Rev. C. McCartha, Mr. Cicero Hughes and Miss Ellen Ramey. Married on the evening of the 9th inst., Mr. J.W. Trowbridge and Mrs. Jestina Chalmers ------ Married, Nov. 1, 1865 by Rev. Geo. Allen, Mr. Ferguson A. Fleming and Miss Esther E. Crawford, eldest daughter of John A. Crawford, all of Abbeville district. ----- DIED Hugh Waller Wardlaw died at his residence near New Market in Abbeville district, Sept. 13, 1865. He was born March 19th, 1804 and was married to Miss E.F. Waller on Dec. 29, 1853. When 17 years old he made profession of religion and was received into Mt. Moriah Baptist church of whch he continued a member until his death. For several years the deceased had been much afflicted but bore it with Christian fortitude and patience. He would often say to his beloved wife, "If it was not, my darling, for your love and devotion to me, I would rather die and be at rest. But not my will, oh God, but thine be done." The deceased was long and widely known in the district and highly esteemed for his many virtues. The poor have lost by his death a generous benefactor, his bereaved wife an affectionate husband and the good a willing and ready co- laborer. "Thou art gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee, Since God was thy ransom, thy guardian, thy guide, He gave thee, he took thee and he will restore thee, And death has no sting since the Savior has died." ------- DEATH OF JOHN R. WILSON Whereas, it has pleased an Allwise and ever merciful creator to remove from our midst by death our much esteemed and loving brother, John R. Wilson, who breathed his last on the evening of the 12th of September 1865 from the effects of Typhoid Fever. His affliction was short but to him, fatal. In the death of brother Wilson, the district has lost a noble and patriotic citizen; the community in which he lived has lost a kind and benevolent neighbor; the poor and needy always found help from his liberal hand; the widow and orphans were never sent away empty when it was in his power to bestow upon them the comforts of life. He was a kind, loving and affectionate husband and father, and last, but not least, we believe he was an honest and upright Christian. In his death, the Baptist denomination has lost a consistent member and the Little River Church has lost one of her most blessed members and one of her main and surest props, for he was ever on the side of truth and justice and was always ready to bestow liberality to all benevolent purposes pertaining to his church or any other cause. He bestowed them from his liberal hand freely and not grudgingly. Therefore, be it Resolved; that we, as a church deeply feel the loss of our beloved brother, John R. Wilson and sympathize with his bereaved widow and fatherless children, in this, their sad bereavement and irreparable loss. Resolved; that the clerk is authorized to furnish the bereaved widow a copy of these Resolutions to show to them for future reference the kind and brotherly esteem we had for their husband and father, and that they are entitled to our sympathies and prayers. Resolved; that the Clerk also furnish the Abbeville Press a copy of the same for publication. Resolved; that a blank page in our church book be set apart and the clerk be authorized to inscribe the same therein for future reference, all of which we cheerfully and prayerfully submit. S.M. Trible, Chairman Wm. Clinkscales, Robert Pratt, Committee ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of NOVEMBER 24, 1865 DIED, Oct. 30, 1865, Mrs. Catharine Zimmerman, aged 73 years. Mrs. Z. had been a member of the Methodist Episopal church for probably half a century, and although a great sufferer for many years past, she was sustained by her trust in God during her sore trials, and it is believed by those who knew her best that she went down to the tomb like a shuck of corn fully ripe and was gathered into the garner of the Lord. A friend. --------- IMPORTANT SALE I will sell at my plantation on Long Cane, 7 miles from Abbeville courthouse on the Cannon's Bridge Road, on Tuesday the 5th of December next, the following property: 50 head of fine cattle 40 head of fine sheep 40 head of fat hogs 8 head of fine mules Brood Mare and colt 1 fine stallion Corn, Fodder, Shucks, Cotton Seed, Wagons, Plantation Tools W. Joel Smith Nov. 21, 1865 ---------