Abbeville County ScArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for SEPT., OCT., NOV., DEC. 1869 1869 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/sc/scfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: C Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net August 19, 2007, 9:43 pm The Abbeville Press & Banner 1869 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBBEVILLE PRESS" and "ABBEVILLE PRESS and BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina for SEPTEMBER 1869, OCTOBER 1869, NOVEMBER 1869, DECEMBER 1869 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 3, 1869 DEATH OF AN ESTIMABLE LADY (Mrs. James A. BLACK Sr.) Died, on the 27th ult., at the residence of her son Wesley A. Black, relict of the late James A. BLACK Sr. who was familiarly known to our citizens as "Swanky Jim Black". She was the mother of James A. Black, Esq., lately deceased, the well known Comptroller General, and was the center of a large circle of admiring relatives and friends. She had attained the advanced age of eighty- three years, and for more than forty years had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. For more than eighteen years she had been afflicted with blindness, and bore this affliction, as well as the sufferings of her last illness with Christian patience and resignation. Gentleness of disposition, sympathy with the afflicted, and an enlarged benevolence, were distinguishing traits in the character of this estimable Christian lady. ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Emma E. SHADRACK has made application to grant her Letters of Administration on the estate of John B. SHADRACK, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate on the 17th of Sept. next, to show cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. This 31st day of August, 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 10, 1869 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, John N. YOUNG has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Pinkney MURPHY, colored, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said Pinkney MURPHY, to appear in the Court of Probate on the 20th of Sept. next, to show cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. This 4th day of Sept. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Edwin PARKER has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Friday JACKSON, colored, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased, to appear in the Court of Probate on the 17th of Sept. next, to show cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. This 2nd day of Sept. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, John F. CLINKSCALE has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Polly Ann HOGG, colored, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased, to appear in the Court of Probate on the 17th of Sept. next, to show cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. This 31st day of Aug. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 17, 1869 DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM EAKIN We regret to annouce the death of this young man, which took place at the residence of his grandfather Mr. Thos. EAKIN, on Tuesday last. He had been a resident of our village for some time past where he was engaged in merchandizing. Attached with fever here, he was removed to the residence of his grandfather, where he died after a short but painful illness, which is sustained with great patience. He was the son of Mr. William EAKIN, deceased. He had only attained his twenty-first year, and leaves a young wife and many friends to mourn his loss. ------- MARRIAGES Married on the 31st of August 1869 by the Rev. J.F. Gibert, Mr. H.P. CHAPMAN of Anderson and Miss C.E. BROCK of Abbeville. ------ OBITUARY OF DAVID GREER DIed, May 13th, 1869 at his residence near Honea Path, David GREER, in the 76th year of his age. The deceased was a native of South Carolina and spent most of his life in the vicinity of his late residence. He was a man of a cheerful, contented disposition, not inclined to wander from place to place in search of wealth, but possessing a competency, he was content to sit still and enjoy it with his friends and neighbors. David Greer was endowed in a large degree with all the ordinary virtues that adorn humanity. As a farmer, he was thrifty, frugal and economical. As a neighbor he was kind, generous and social. In domestic enjoyment he was happy and cheerful and a good provider. As a citizen, he always took a deep interest in public affairs. As a Christian, he was sincere, humble and consistent in his walk. He was during his whole Christian life, a member of the Baker's Creek Baptist church where he had his first and last connection. He was an affectionate husband, a fond father and a kind master, as the staying of his freedman with him, fully proves. In all the duties of life, he acted in the fear of God; and after a lingering and painful decline, his useful life ended, in the humble hope through the grace of a glorious immortality. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 24, 1869 DEATH OF MRS. M.A. McDONALD The Columbia Phoenix announces the death of this estimable lady at her residence in that city during the past week. See was a resident in our village for a number of years and was well known and greatly esteemed. She leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to deplore her loss. ------- NOTE: The name of the newspaper has changed in the September 29th, 1869 issue to the ABBEVILLE PRESS and BANNER. The day of the week is not given for this issue. NEWSPAPER Issue of SEPTEMBER 29, 1869 from the ABBEVILLE PRESS AND BANNER STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, George A. PALMER has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the state and effects of Butler HASKELL, dec'd, colored, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said Butler HASKELL, dec'd, to appear at the Court of Probate, Abbeville county on the 12th of Oct. next, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 27th day of Sept. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- NEWSPAPER issue of Friday, OCTOBER 1, 1869 from The ABBEVILLE PRESS AND BANNER STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, William GORDON has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the state and effects of William GORDON, dec'd., late of said county. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the Court of Probate, Abbeville county on the 15th of Oct. next, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 29th day of Sept. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, John F. CALHOUN has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the state and effects of Francis A. CALHOUN, dec'd., late of said county. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the Court of Probate, Abbeville county on the 13th of Oct. next, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 28th day of Sept. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Margaret E. DUSENBERY and William RICHEY have applied to grant them Letters of Administration on the state and effects of George DUSENBERY, , dec'd., late of said county. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the Court of Probate, Abbeville county on the 13th of Oct. next, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 29th day of Sept. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, OCTOBER 8, 1869 from The ABBEVILLE PRESS AND BANNER DEATH OF MR. A.W. SHILLITO We regret to annouce the death of Mr. Andrew W. SHILLITO, the well known and highly esteemed citizen, which occurred at his residence a few miles from the village on Wednesday last. He has risen from bed for the purpose of making a fire, when he fell insensible, and died before medical relief could reach him. Upon an examination by a Jury of Inquest before Mr. Robert Jones, Coroner, the cause of his death was ascertained to be a disease of the heart. He was in his seventy-sixth year and had retained his faculties unimpaired to the last. He was, in many respects, a remarkable man, and with powers of mind which if properly developed, might have made their mark in the world. An excellent mathematician, he was an admirable Surveyor, and was known throughout the district for his skill. A high minded, honorable man, he was universally esteemed, and leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian church by the Rev. James F. Gibert and the body was interred in the Upper Long Cane church yard. --------- ACCIDENTAL KILLING OF A FREEDMAN, Butler HASKELL We are indebted to Mr. Robert Jones for the particulars of the death of a freedman, Butler HASKELL, which occurred at Mr. R.H. Wardlaw's place on Lone Cane on the 23rd ult. from the accidental discharge of a gun in the hands of another freedman, Johnson EVANS. They had both been engaged with a number of others in pulling fodder and when about to return home, Evans was requested by another to bring his gun which he had forgotton; and in drawing it though the bushes, he accidentally discharged it, and deposited the contents into the head of the deceased, who was standing some twelve paces distant. The Jury of Inquest found a verdict in accordance with the above stated facts. --------- SAD ACCIDENT We regret to announce the sad accident on Monday evening last, which resulted in the death of a young man, Mr. Richard TAYLOR, who lives in the upper part of the district. Soon after leaving the village he was thrown from his horse and falling upon his head received such injuries as to be entirely insensible. He was immediately removed to the Marshall House and was given all that medical skill could render, but to no avail. He lingered until Wednesday evening when he died. He was under age and unmarried and leaves a mother and brothers and sisters to mourn his loss. -------- OBITUARY OF ANNIE BAKER DIed, Sept. 23, 1869 of Typhoid Fever at the residence of her father-in-law near Lowndesville, S.C., Annie, wife of Albert T. BAKER and daughter of Esan and Delphia BROOKS. She was born in Edgefield county, on Dec. 16, 1846. She early felt there was a void in her heart nothing earthly could fill, and wisely she sought and found in God, the rest her soul desired and made a covenant by sacrifice with God and joined the Baptist church and consecrated her life to His service. During her short illness she often expressed her entire resignation to the will of God and with joy would exclaim, "Bless the Lord, oh, my soul". It is sad to know that one so loved in the associations in life, one, who gave so much of sunshine to her own family circle, has been taken away by death. On earth, her soul was but in the bud. She went to a fairer clime, that she might blossom. She leaves a devoted husband, an infant child, an aged mother, kind brothers and sisters and many friends to mourn her loss, which to her, is eternal gain. --------- BY ORDER OF THE PROBATE COURT, Abbeville County I will sell at public auction on Sale Day in November next, the real estate of Josiah ASHLEY, dec'd, comprising eighty-one acres, more or less, situated in said county, ajdoining lands of Joshua ASHLEY and John T. HADDON. H.S. Cason, Sheriff, Abbeville county, S.C. Oct. 8, 1869 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, OCTOBER 15, 1869 DEATH OF Dr. WM. HENRY CALHOUN A private letter to his relatives here announced the death of Dr. Wm. Henry CALHOUN at his residence in Mississippi on the 24th ult. His death was very sudden. He had gone with his brother-in-law Dr. ORR to visit a patient, whom finding very ill, they remained all night. The deceased retired to bed at about 12 o'clock much indisposed and soon dropped to sleep. About two hours after, he was discovered dead, it is supposed from disease of the heart. The deceased was a nephew of the great Carolina statement, and a brother of Jno. A. Calhoun, Esq. of our district, and the brother-in-law of Dr. ORR. He removed from our district in 1845 and leaves here many relatives and friends to mourn his loss. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, OCTOBER 22, 1869 MARRIAGES Married, at the residence of the bride's father on the 19th inst. by the Rev. Manning Brown, Mr. Calvin PRESSLY and Miss Ann E. LATIMER, daughter of Mr. J.M. Latimer Jr., all of Lowndesville, S.C. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of NOVEMBER 12, 1869 OBITUARY OF SALLIE MARGARET NORWOOD "Cometh Up as a Flower" The angels have another sister in their midst; Sallie Margaret, the youngest daughter of Dr. W.C. NORWOOD of Cokesbury, S.C. died October 20, 1869. During her severe illness she exhibited many lovely traits of character, together with the more spiritual graces of the Christian. Her protracted sufferings extorted moans, but no murmur. No word escaped her lips expressing distrust of God or opposition to His will. She suffered meekly, believing that the Divine Father is "too wise to err, too good to be unkind." "Pray", she said repeatedly to her sister, "pray to God to let me live for those I love and to glorify him by a christian life, it it is His will; if not, to make me resigned and happy in His love." There was much around her to make life here very sweet. Having completed her education in Baltimore, she hurried home last June to be present at the death bed of her father. That father still lives, and on the day of her burial, kissed her cold brow, bidding adieu to his darling child with the words, "dutiful and beloved daughter." An elder sister was to her both mother and sister. Oh, how constantly, tenderly she nursed the suffering one. And there was one who loved her with all the strength of a true manly heart, and who had won her love. After a long engagement of more than a year, they felt that their nupitals would unite "two souls without a single thought, two hearts that beat as one." The 13th of October was the day appointed for the marriage of Miss Norwood to Dr. James F. FURMAN. That day found her extremely ill of typhoid fever. Death, the messenger of the Lord, touched the frail human flower, so loving and beloved, and she ceased to suffer and began to live. When dying, she strove to comfort her father, saying how much better it was to have children with the angels in Heaven, than dwelling on earth. Trusting in Jesus, she was willing to die. She is as she believed she would be, with the angels now. Her form glows neath the jasper light and soft her feet are treading with bliss, the gleaning golden street with the angels now. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, George W. HOLLOWAY has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the state and effects of Douglas W. HOLLOWAY, dec'd., late of said county. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the Court of Probate, Abbeville county on the 19th of Nov. next, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 4th day of Nov. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, NOVEMBER 19, 1869 DEATH OF THOMAS PERRY Died, at his residence near Abbeville court house on the 6th inst., Thomas PERRY, familiarly known as Rockingham Perry, aged about seventy-six years. The orginal name of the deceased was BUTLER, but he assumed the name of PERRY from an Uncle by whom he was adopted. The afflictions and privations of his declining days, he sustained with great patience and resignation and his conversation and his deportment shortly before his death afforded an encouraging hope, that he is now enjoying the blissful relief from his sufferings. He was twice married and leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Court of Probate William WILSON and Frances A. WILSON vs. Thomas Wilson, James Wilson and others Petition for Partition of Lands It appearing that Thomas WILSON, James WILSON, Martin and Nancy CAROLINE, his wife, Archibald FITTIE ? and Elizabeth his wife; the family of Lewis J. WILSON of Florida, whose names are unknown; Joseph C. RICHEY and Nancy C. his wife, reside without the limits of this state. It is therefore ordered that the defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said petition, within forty days, or the same will be taken pro confesso against them. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate, Nov. 17, 1869 ------- $5,000. REWARD Whereas, information has been received that a willful and unprovoked murder was committed in Abbeville county on the morning of the 28th ult. upon the person of Henry THOMSON, colored, while at work in his field, by two white men, unknown. Know ye, that the Robert K. Scott, Governor of the state of South Carolina, in order that justice may be served, and that the murderers may be brought to justice, do hereby offer a reward of Five Thousand Dollars for the apprehension and delivery to the State with proof to convict the murderers. Robert K. Scott, Governor, Nov. 5, 1869 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, NOVEMBER 26, 1869 DEATH OF AN ESTEEMED CITIZEN We regret to announce the death of Mr. John TAGGART, an old and highly esteemed citizen, which occurred after a short illness at his residence in this village on Sunday last, the 21st inst. The deceased was born in this village in January 1801 and was hence in the 69th year of his age. He was the son of Moses TAGGART, long the Ordinary of the District, and served himself for one term as Sheriff of Abbeville, having been elected to that office in 1835. With the exception of a short absence, his life was spent in Abbeville village and here he was universally esteemed for the high integrity of his character and the rare kindness and affability of his temper. He was a member of the Episcopal church here from its foundation; his last moments were cheered by the consolation of the Christian faith. He leaves a large circle of relatives to mourn his loss. -------- MARRIAGES Married on Tuesday evening the 9th of November by the Rev. D. McNeil Turner at the residence of th bride's father, Mr. Thomas P. QUARLES and Mrs. Mary T. McDONALD, eldest daughter of Col. Thomas THOMSON, all of Abbeville. Married on the evening of the 18th inst. at the residence of the bride's father by the REv. W.D. Beverly and Rev. A. Rice, the Rev. W.A. KING of Anderson district and Miss Perrie M. PRATT, daughter of Robt. PRATT, of Abbeville district. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Probate Court John C. SEAL and Elizabeth his wife and Statira WALLER vs. Nancy WALLER, Parthena A. WALLER and others Petition to sell land in Partition It appearing that Parthena A. WALLER (widow), and Susan Ann, Willie, Statira, Mary Elizabeth, McDonald and Guilford L., ? children? Waller deceased, reside beyond the limits of the state in the state of Florida. It is therefore ordered that the said defendants do appear at the Abbeville courthouse within forty days from publication thereof, or the said petition will be taken pro confesso against them, and the court will make a final decree therein. William Hill, Judge of Probate, Nov. 26, 1869 ------------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 3, 1869 RECENT DEATHS We regret to annouce the sudden death from paralysis on Tuesday night of Mr. James C. JANNEY, for many years a resident of this city and well known proprietor of Janney's Hotel. We regret to annouce the death of our fellow citizen, Capt. Thomas W. GARY, which took place on the 21st ult. Dr. W.B. McKELLAR departed this transitory life on the 26th ult., aged 52 years. The Newberry Herald. Dr. McKellar was a native of our district and practiced his profession many years in our village, where he leaves many friends to deplore his loss. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, W.H. BASS has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Mrs. Mary BASS, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear in the Court of Probate, Abbeville county, to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 14 next, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 29th day of Nov. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 10, 1869 DEATH OF W.K. TOLBERT We received the particulars of the killing of W.K. TOLBERT, shortly after the publication of our last issue. Information having been given to the State Constabulary, that he would attend a wedding in the neighborhood of Greenwood on Thursday night of the past week. A party of four headaed by Jerry HOLLINSHEAD surrounded the house where TOLBERT was, and affected an entrance. Tolbert's pistol missed fire and so did Hollinshead's. Tolbert then fired, striking Hollinshead successively in the side and thigh. One of the party then shot Tolbert through the heart. Hollinshead's wounds are not serious. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Lorenzo D. KENNEDY has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Isaac C. KENNEDY, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and credtors of the said Isaac C. Kennedy to appear before the court of probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on Dec. 24th next, after publication thereof, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 8th day of Dec. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- MARRIAGES Married on the 30th ult. at the residence of the bride's father in Abbeville, S.C. by Rev. T. Alonzo Harris, Mr. Thomas M. SWIFT of Elberton, Ga. to Miss S. Lizzie YOUNG of Abbeville district. Married on the 21st of Oct. by the Rev. J.F. Gibert, Mr. Frank NEW and Miss Mary PENNEL, all of Abbeville district. Married on the 24th of Nov. by Rev. J.F. Gibert, W.P. NOBLE and MIss Louisa HEMENGER. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 17, 1869 REAL ESTATE OF ABRAM HADDON, Deceased The Real Estate of Abram HADDON, dec'd, will be sold by the Executors of the Will of said dec'd, on Sale Day in January next, viz: Three hundred and thirty acres, more or less, lying within four miles of Abbeville courthouse, adjoining lands of William HILL, W.B. ROMANS and others. On the premises are all the necessary out buildings. The sale will take place at Abbeville Courthouse on Sale Day in January nexxt, being the 3rd day of the month and the highest bidder will be the purchaser. Jas. C. STEVENSON, A.J. McKEE, Executors, Dec. 8, 1869 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 24, 1869 TRIBUTE OF RESPECT to John SADLER At regular Communication of Eureka Lodge No. 47, A.F.M., held on Thursday night, Nov. 18th, 1869, the following committee were apointed to prepare a suitable tribute of respect on the death of brother John SADLER. The following was adopted: Whereas, it has pleased an all wise Providence to remove from our midst our beloved brother John SADLER, who after a very short illness was called to the Celestial Lodge above; be it therefore, Resolved; that in the death of brother John SADLER, the community has lost a worthy citizen; this Lodge a highly respected brother and his family a kind husband and father. Resolved; that this Lodge sympathizes with the family of the deceased brother and that we tender them our condolence in their sad bereavement. Resolved, that in token of our respect, a blank page in our Journal be dedicated to the memory of our departed brother; That the Lodge be clad in mourning and the numbers thereof wear the usual bade for thirty days. Resolved, that a copy of the above preamble and resolutions be transmitted to the widow of our deceased brother and that the same be published in the Abbeville Press and Banner. J.A. Stuart, W.M. Jas. Rogers B.A. Jones, Committee John M. Gambrell, Sec. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, J.O. YOUNG has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the Estate of Joseph CRESWELL, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said Joseph Creswell, dec'd, to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at the Abbeville courthouse at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, on January 7th, 1870 after publication thereof, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of December 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 31, 1869 MARRIAGES Married by Rev. George F. Round, Tuesday evening, Dec. 28th, Mr. Dresden A. SMITH of Columbia to Miss Gertrude SMALL of Abbeville. ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, William DICKSON has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the Estate of Mrs. Eliza P. CLELAND, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said Mrs. Eliza P. Cleland, dec'd, to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at the Abbeville courthouse at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, on Friday the 31st inst. after publication thereof, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 15th day of December 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/sc/abbeville/newspapers/newspape53nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/scfiles/ File size: 26.8 Kb