Abbeville County ScArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for APRIL & MAY 1847 1847 ************************************************ 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 27, 2007, 9:56 pm The Abbeville Banner 1847 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina for APRIL 1847, MAY 1847 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, APRIL 7, 1847 OBITUARY DIED, near Cambridge in this District on Wednesday morning the 31st ult., of Pulmonary Consumption, Mrs. Sarah E. CHILD, aged 23 years and five months. The deceased was the widow of the late Capt. Robt. CHILD, and eldest daughter of the late Rev. R.M. TODD. She has left many sincere friends and devoted relatives to lament her early death, besides a son who is entirely too young to have any knowledge of the great loss he has sustained. In 1839 while at school at Greenville during a revival of religion, Mrs. Child united with the Baptist church there, then under the care of Rev. Mr. Spaulding. If the friendship and kindness of neighbors, if the affection and tears of relatives, or the skill of medical aid could have retained her, she would still be here, but all were unable to change that inflexible truth, "Dust art thou, dust thou shall return." Her Heavenly Father had need of her or he would not have called her home. "Precious in the sight of our Lord is the death of his saints." Throughout her affliction she was patient and resigned, having as she expressed herself, confidence in Christ. But she is gone, and we shall see her no more on earth; no more shall we enjoy her society or hear the sweet music of her voice; she is gone from the evil to come, gone to the kingdom of glory. "Hark the golden harps are ringing, sounds unearthly fill her ear, Millions now in Heaven singing, Greet her joyful entrance there." None but those who were intimately acquainted with the deceased, can properly appreciate her character; to such then we would say, respect her memory, by obliterating her foibles and imitating her virtues. O, envy her blest abode, In happiness secure, Where streams of everlasing bliss, Their pleasant waters pour. She quickly shunned the yawning Gulf, Nor feared the threatening king, her soul to Heaven was safely borne, By cherubs on the wing. ----------- GREAT BARGAIN A great bargain is offered in that well known tract of land, formerly belonging to Mr. Samuel JACK and by him, sold to Mr. William BOWIE, for three thousand dollars in 1835. Said tract contains six hundred and forty-two acres. It lies within one mile of the Abbeville Male Academy. There are about 300 acres in woods, about eighty acres in tolerably fresh land and the balance more or less worn. No plantation is better watered, having a considerable creek passing through it and springs convenient to almost every part of the tract. There are probably sixty or seventy acres of lowgrounds, which, with proper ditching, might be made very valuable. The woodland is so distributed as to make the plantation susceptable of division, into three small farms, and, if I cannot sell it as a whole, I may be induced so to divide it. I also offer my dwelling house and lot on which I live, in the Village of Abbeville. The house contains seven rooms besides closets, all well finished. The lot contains one acre and is supplied with good out buildings; has an exceptional well of water with a patent, case iron pump. My weak lungs and enfeebled health warn me of the necessity of seeking a less changeable climate. For this reason, I will sell the above property very cheap. Franklin BRANCH, Abbeville, March 31, 1847 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, APRIL 14, 1847 OBITUARIES DIED, at his residence near this place on Friday the 9th inst., Mr. R.H. LESLY. ---- DIED, at Oakwood on the 8th inst., Mrs. Mary CAIN, aged 65 years and some months. The deceased was a native of Caroline County, Virginia and was descended on the maternal side from some of the best families of that state. In 1796, she removed with her father to this District, where she has ever since resided. Having married at a very early age, she was left while yet young, a widow with six children, in which situation she had need of the fortitude and energy which she so admirably displayed. No one could have more fully exemplified the scripture representation of a widow, indeed, "but though broken in spirit, she was not cast down." Everyone who knew her can testify to the modest dignity of her manners, and to the cheerful hospitality of her house and heart. Her religious character was without blemish. More than twenty-five years ago she was a member of the Presbyterian church, and we can safely say that she never was a rock of offense, or stumbling block to anyone; but ever had a heart and hand deeply interested in the church and cause she so much loved. Of her uncommon devotion as a parent much might be said; but that is chronicled in the affectionate remembrances of descendants of the third and fourth generation. In private life she was remarkable for a self-denying spirit, a tender regard for the poor and suffering and a conscientious discharge of every duty. In her last years her mind was darkened by frequent shocks of paralysis, but with all the light of reason which remained, she was evidently waiting to be removed; and in one season of illness, expressed great desire to be gone. She sunk at last, yielding to the grave, like a ripe shock of corn in full season. And we sorrow not as those without hope, and humble hope of joys to come gives us blessed assurance that she has exchanged the dark prison of mortality for a place around the throne of the most high. We know, says St. Paul, "that when the earthly house of this our tabernacle is dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens." ----------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, APRIL 21, 1847 TO BE HUNG We understand that a negro boy belonging to Mr. Wm. PRATT of this District is now in Jail in this place and is to be hung on the 14th of next month for burning a stable of Mr. John CLINKSCALES. -------- MARRIAGES Married on the evening of the 15th inst. by the Rev. T.L. McBryde, Mr. Josiah P. GILES to Miss Sarah C. MILLER, all of Abbeville. ------- OBITUARY DIED, in this District on Wednesday the 14th inst., Mrs. Mary BARNETT, consort of Mr. J.J. BARNETT. ------- ABBEVILLE SHERIFF'S SALE for MAY By virtue of sundry Writs of Ferie Facias to me directed, will be sold at Abbeville courthouse on the first Monday in May next: 341 acres of land bounded by Leonard WIDEMAN, Dr. HEARST and others, levied on as the property of John LYON. 2 Negroes, Lucinda and Jane, levied on as the property of James PATTERSON. 80 acres of land, bounded by Wm. BARMORE, Wm. AGNEW and others, levied on as the property of W.W. ANDERSON, at the suit of Reuben ROBERTSON vs. Robt. J. NORRIS and W.W. ANDERSON. 1 Sorrel Mare, levied on as the property of Robert MARTIN, at the suit of Samuel JORDAN. A.C. Hawthorne, Sheriff, April 12, 1847 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, APRIL 28, 1847 MARRIAGES Married on Thursday the 8th ult., by the Rev. A. Rice, Mr. R.F. WYATT of this village to Miss Nancy O., daughter of John RASOR, dec'd, of Abbeville District. The Anderson Gazette ------- CITATION South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Patrick H. EDDINS has applied for Letters of Administration on the estate of Sarah E. CHILD, dec'd, this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear on Wednesday the 12th of May next, to show cause why said Administration should not be granted. This 22nd of April 1847. David Lesly, Ordinary -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, MAY 5, 1847 OBITUARY DIED on March 30, 1847 at Vera Cruz, Mexico of Dropsy brought on by protracted Diarrhea, Isaiah STARKEY, aged about 54 years. The subject of this notice was a very poor man and has left a family in destitute circumstances to mourn his loss. The following extract is from the letter of Capt. J.F. Marshall to Mrs. STARKEY, apprising her of the death of her husband: "While under my command, he was a prompt and efficient soldier and in his death I have lost, as well as our country, a patriotic volunteer. I tender to you as the head of his bereaved family, my sympathies in the loss of a husband and a father and hope you may all find comfort in looking to Him who alone can assist the distressed. As next of kin, you are entitled to 160 acres of land and three months and ten days pay, which I will procure for you." ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, MAY 12, 1847 LAMENTABLE OCCURRENCE On Saturday last, the day of the Batallion parade at Mount Willing in this District, a number of personal recontres took place in which many of those present were injured. During the progress of these affrays, Mr. Joseph QUATTLEBUM was struck on the head with a gun by Mr. Alford PADGET, and so severely wounded that he died at a late hour on Saturday night. Mr. Padget has not been arrested. The Edgefield Advertiser, Wednesday the 5th inst. ---------- OBITUARY DIED at the residence of D. Calhoun, Esq. on the 2nd inst., Dr. E.C. BAKER, aged 23 years and four months. In the death of Dr. Baker, society has sustained a serious loss. HIs intellect was of the first order and well cultivated. As a physician, his judgment was sound and discriminating, and his attention to his patients was tender, kind and indefatigable. As a son and brother, he was dutiful and affectionate and as little tinged with selfishness as perhaps any. But all his fair prospects as a man and physician are obscured by the shades of death. The painful conflict now is o'er, disease and death can do more more, The well formed dust rests in the grave, the soul with Christ who came to save. To the grave in silence down, to the sullen, rayless gloom, in the chambers of the tomb, He now has gone! --------- CITATION South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, William SMITH has applied for Letters of Administration on the estate of Lucy E. CALVERT, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on Thursday the 20th of May to show cause why said Administration should not be granted. D. Lesly, Ordinary. May 4, 1847 --------- CITATION South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, John LINK has applied for Letters of Administration on the estate of David ANDERSON, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on Tuesday the 25th of May to show cause why said Administration should not be granted. D. Lesly, Ordinary. May 11, 1847 --------- LAND FOR SALE The subscriber having determined to remove West, offers for sale his tract of land on which he resides. There is between 800 and 900 acres, of which 500 to 600 is cleared and in excellent repair. On the plantation is two excellent settlements, two good 2-Story houses at each place, gin houses and every necessary out building. The plantation lies within two and a half miles of a good landing on the Savannah River. Robert E. BELCHER, May 12, 1847 -------- WANTED IMMEDIATELY A persevering, industrious young man as an Overseer, who will be governed by instructions. For such a man, liberal wages will be given by the month or until the end of the year. My present Overseer's health is such that he is unable to continue in business. See Joel SMITH, at my residence in Stony Point. May 12, 1847 -------- CITATION South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, William SMITH has applied for Letters of Administration on the estate of Lucy E. CALVERT, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on Thursday the 20th of May to show cause why said Administration should not be granted. D. Lesly, Ordinary. May 4, 1847 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, MAY 19, 1847 OBITUARY DIED, on Thursday the 13th inst. near Stony Point in this District, John DAY, aged about 25 years. Mr. Day had been married but a few months and has left a wife and many friends to mourn his loss. -------- MARRIAGES Married on Thursday the 13th inst. by the Rev. A.H. Cornish, Mr. James M. CARSON to Miss Mary, 2nd daughter of Thomas E. OWEN, all of this District. ------- CITATION South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, James L. McCELVY has applied for Letters of Administration on the estate of John McCELVY, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on Friday the 28th of May to show cause why said Administration should not be granted. D. Lesly, Ordinary. May 12, 1847 --------- CITATION South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Patrick HEFFENAN has applied for Letters of Administration on the estate of John DAY, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on Tuesday the 1st of June, to show cause why said Administration should not be granted. D. Lesly, Ordinary. May 18, 1847 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 26, 1847 CITATION South Carolina, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Thomas M. FINLY has applied for Letters of Administration on the estate of Reuben FINLY, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Ordinary at Abbeville courthouse on Wednesday the 7th of June next, to show cause why said Administration should not be granted. D. Lesly, Ordinary. May 24, 1847 --------- MARRIAGES Married at Lodimont on Wednesday evening the 19th inst. by Rev. Wm. H. Davis, Gen. James P. GRAVES of Washington, Georgia to Miss Kate Floride ? , only daughter of Dr. H.H. TOWNS of this district. -------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/sc/abbeville/newspapers/newspape63nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/scfiles/ File size: 14.6 Kb