Charles Leavell
M, #526
Biography
| Person Source | | Charles Leavell had person sources.2 |
Citations
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 324-330
- [S172] Edith Greisser, Newberry SC Equity Records 1845-1865, p 25, Box 34, #11, filed 12/6/1841
William C. Griffin, Jr
M, #527, (26 Feb 1825 - 21 Dec 1847)
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 26 Feb 1825 | William C. Griffin, Jr, was born on 26 Feb 1825.1 |
| Death | 21 Dec 1847 | He died on 21 Dec 1847 at age 22.2 |
| Person Source | | William C. Griffin, Jr, had person sources.3,1,4,5 |
| Misc | 1841 | He was the ward of his uncle John W. Summers in 1841.3 |
| Probate | bet 1848 and 1849 | He had his estate probated bet 1848 and 1849 in Newberry County, South Carolina. Died intestate, Not married, Heirs were sister Permelia Griffin Kilgore and two children (Mary E. Griffin and John William C Griffin) of deceased brother (Larkin Drayton Griffin). Warren J. Kilgore, brother-in-law of deceased was administrator, filed 6 Jan 1848
Estate included many books on literature, poetry, history, chemistry, & geometry.
Estate sale in 1849 - $769.54
Settlement of Estate: Permelia C. Griffin, $336.82 ½
Mary E. Griffin, d/o L. D. Griffin decd, $336.82 ½, Philip H. Crotwell, guardian, accepted money for Mary E. Griffin's share
Son of Larkin Drayton Griffin died between time probate started and ended.2 |
Citations
- [S177] Philemon Berry Waters, Herbert Milam, Genealogical History of the Waters & Kindred Families, Part II, p 4, Twin
- [S159] Estate Records of William C. Griffin Jr, Newberry County, Box 86, Est. 16, Roll N0252, filed 6 Jan 1848
- [S172] Edith Greisser, Newberry SC Equity Records 1845-1865, p 25, Box 34, #11, filed 12/6/1841
- [S189] Will of Rosanna Summers, Recd Will Book #1, p 34, dtd 2 Oct 1840, Prvd 27 Nov 1840
- [S191] Will of John Summers, Newberry District SC, dtd 30 Jul 1832, Codicil dtd 18 Feb 1836, Prvd 27 May 1836
Permelia Caroline Griffin
F, #528, (29 Oct 1821 - aft 1849)
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 29 Oct 1821 | Permelia Caroline Griffin was born on 29 Oct 1821.1 |
| Marriage | bet 1840 and 1841 | Warren J. Kilgore and she were married bet 1840 and 1841.2,3 |
| Death | aft 1849 | She died aft 1849.4 |
| Person Source | | Permelia Caroline Griffin had person sources.5,6,7,1,8,9 |
Citations
- [S177] Philemon Berry Waters, Herbert Milam, Genealogical History of the Waters & Kindred Families, Part II, pp 1-4
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 485-486
- [S174] Sandra Lee, Newberry County SC Equity Records 1818-1844, pp 193-194 (Will Book M, pp 269-279)
- [S159] Estate Records of William C. Griffin Jr, Newberry County, Box 86, Est. 16, Roll N0252, 1848-1849
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 324-330
- [S159] Estate Records of William C. Griffin Jr, Newberry County, Box 86, Est. 16, Roll N0252, filed 6 Jan 1848
- [S172] Edith Greisser, Newberry SC Equity Records 1845-1865, p 25, Box 34, #11, filed 12/6/1841
- [S189] Will of Rosanna Summers, Recd Will Book #1, p 34, dtd 2 Oct 1840, Prvd 27 Nov 1840
- [S191] Will of John Summers, Newberry District SC, dtd 30 Jul 1832, Codicil dtd 18 Feb 1836, Prvd 27 May 1836
Warren J. Kilgore
M, #529
Biography
| Person Source | | Warren J. Kilgore had person sources.3,4 |
Citations
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 485-486
- [S174] Sandra Lee, Newberry County SC Equity Records 1818-1844, pp 193-194 (Will Book M, pp 269-279)
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 324-330
- [S159] Estate Records of William C. Griffin Jr, Newberry County, Box 86, Est. 16, Roll N0252, filed 6 Jan 1848
John Summers
M, #530, (29 Jun 1763 - 22 Mar 1836)
Parents
Summers, John - Tombstone - 1836
Biography
| Birth | 29 Jun 1763 | John Summers was born on 29 Jun 1763 in Prince George's County, Maryland.1,2 |
| Marriage | 5 Apr 1786 | He and Rosannah Waters, II, were married on 5 Apr 1786.3,4 |
| Death | 22 Mar 1836 | He died on 22 Mar 1836 at age 72 in Newberry County, South Carolina.1,3,2 |
| Burial | 1836 | He was buried in 1836 at Chapman-Summers "Old Dunker" Cemetery in Newberry County, South Carolina. Tombstone inscription: "Sacred to the memory of John Summers who was born on the 29th June 1763 and departed this life the 22nd of March 1836, aged 72 years, 8 months, 24 days"1,2 |
| Note | | In many sources and documents, he was referred to as Col John Summers. I found no evidence of military service but he could have headed a local militia. |
| Occupation | | John Summers was a Planter near Hilburn's Mill on Bush River. about 4 miles from town of Newberry in Newberry County, South Carolina.3,5 |
| Descri | | Description: (Stern, dignified, "disapproving of undue levity")6 |
| Occupation | | John Summers was a Commissioners of Public Buildings, 1818, 1828, Newberry County SC.7 |
| Person Source | | He had person sources.8,9,10 |
| Census | 1800 | He appeared in the census in 1800 in Newberry District, South Carolina.11 |
| Property | 1809 | He owned 100 acres he inherited from his father adjoining his brother William's land in 1809 in Newberry County, South Carolina.9 |
| Census | 1810 | He appeared in the census in 1810 in Newberry County, South Carolina.12 |
| Census | 1820 | He appeared in the census in 1820 in Newberry County, South Carolina.13 |
| Property | aft 1826 | He owned Purchased the land of William C. Griffin after his death aft 1826.1 |
| Will | 30 Jul 1832 | He signed a will on 30 Jul 1832 in Newberry District, South Carolina. In his will John Summers names as heirs his wife Rosanna, sons John W. Summers and William Summers (a minor), daughters Eleanor Waters (w/o Philemon Waters), Rhoda Kilgore, Nancy C. Hair, Rosanna Caroline Gary, children of deceased daughter Mary B. Leavell by her first husband (Larkin D. Griffin, Permela C. Griffin, and William C. Griffin), and grandson John P. Waters (son of daughter Eleanor and Philemon Waters).
He leaves a considerable amount of property distributed to his children and the children of his deceased daughter Mary. (John and Roasanna Summers raised the three children of their daughter Mary B.)
In the first item of his will his three grandchildren by deceased daughter Mary B Leavell (Larkin D. Griffin, Permela C. Griffin, and William C. Griffin Jr) are to receive 330 acres on the Bush River valued at $1900. They also share in other property in the estate. In a codicil to this will dtd 18 Feb 1836 he states that land has been sold and instead leaves them $2000 to be equally divided when they are 21 yrs old or marry.
This will was prvd 27 May 1836.1,14,5 |
Citations
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 485-486
- [S104] Tombstone
- [S177] Philemon Berry Waters, Herbert Milam, Genealogical History of the Waters & Kindred Families, Part II, pp 1-4
- [S183] Walter B. Edgar & Louise Bailey, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Vol III, pp 752-753
- [S191] Will of John Summers, Newberry District SC, dtd 30 Jul 1832, Codicil dtd 18 Feb 1836, Prvd 27 May 1836
- [S177] Philemon Berry Waters, Herbert Milam, Genealogical History of the Waters & Kindred Families, Part II, pp 24-25
- [S182] Thomas H. Pope, History of Newberry County South Carolina, Vol I, pp 307-320, Office Holders of Newberry County
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 324-330
- [S233] Will of Joseph Summers, Newberry District SC, dtd 3 Feb 1802, prvd 16 Jan 1809, rcd 16 Jan 1809, Will Bk E, p 5, (Box 19, Pkg 40, Estate 431)
- [S73] George Leland Summer, Newberry County, South Carolina: Historical & Genealogical Annals, p 298
- [S2] 1800 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M32, Roll 50, p 93
- [S4] 1810 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M252, Roll 61, p 110
- [S5] 1820 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M33, Roll 120, p 152
- [S174] Sandra Lee, Newberry County SC Equity Records 1818-1844, pp 193-194 (Will Book M, pp 269-279)
Rosannah Waters, II
F, #531, (27 Feb 1772 - 13 Nov 1840)
Parents
Waters, Rosannah - Summers - Tombstone - 1840
Biography
| Birth | 27 Feb 1772 | Rosannah Waters, II, was born on 27 Feb 1772.1,2 |
| Marriage | 5 Apr 1786 | John Summers and she were married on 5 Apr 1786.2,3 |
| Death | 13 Nov 1840 | She died on 13 Nov 1840 at age 68 in South Carolina.1,4 |
| Burial | 1840 | She was buried in 1840 at Chapman-Summers "Old Dunker" Cemetery in Newberry County, South Carolina. Inscription on tombstone of Rosannah Waters Summers: Sacred to the memory of Rosannah Summers, Consort of John Summers, who departed this life Nov 13th 1840, aged 68 years 8 months 17 days.1 |
| Note | | Rosannah Waters and husband John Summers raised the three children of their deceased daughter Mary Berry Summers Griffin Levell, namely Larkin D. Griffin, Permelia Griffin, and William C. Griffin Jr. |
| Person Source | | Rosannah Waters, II, had person sources.5,4,2 |
| Will | 2 Oct 1840 | She signed a will on 2 Oct 1840 in Newberry District, South Carolina. The will of Rosannah Waters Summers, dtd 2 Oct 1840, names the following heirs: Sons William Summers (minor) and John W. Summers, Daughters Eleanor Waters, Rhoda Kilgore, Rosannah C. Hair, Grandchildren: Larkin D. Griffin, Permelia C. Griffin, William C. Griffin; children of deceased daughter Anne C. Hair; and children of daughter Rosannah C. Hair by 1st husband Charles Gary. Son John W. Summers was named executor. The will was prvd 27 Nov 1840.6,7,8 |
Citations
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 485-486
- [S177] Philemon Berry Waters, Herbert Milam, Genealogical History of the Waters & Kindred Families, Part II, pp 1-4
- [S183] Walter B. Edgar & Louise Bailey, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Vol III, pp 752-753
- [S172] Edith Greisser, Newberry SC Equity Records 1845-1865, p 25, Box 34, #11, filed 12/6/1841
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 324-330
- [S174] Sandra Lee, Newberry County SC Equity Records 1818-1844, pp 193-194 (Will Book M, pp 269-279)
- [S174] Sandra Lee, Newberry County SC Equity Records 1818-1844, p 217 (Will Book I, pp 34-37)
- [S189] Will of Rosanna Summers, Recd Will Book #1, p 34, dtd 2 Oct 1840, Prvd 27 Nov 1840
Charles Griffin
M, #532, (23 Jun 1763 - 9 Aug 1820)
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 23 Jun 1763 | Charles Griffin was born on 23 Jun 1763 in South Carolina.1,2 |
| Marriage | 23 Dec 1783 | He and Mary King were married on 23 Dec 1783.3,2,4 |
| Death | 9 Aug 1820 | He died on 9 Aug 1820 at age 57 in South Carolina.1,5 |
| Burial | 1820 | He was buried in 1820 at Charles Griffin Family Cemetery in Kinards, Newberry County, South Carolina.6 |
| Religion | | Charles Griffin was Member and Assistant Clerk at Bush River Baptist Church. On 9 Jul 1803 he was baptized by Bush River Baptist Church.7,8 |
| Person Source | | He had person sources.7,9,2 |
| Military | bet 1780 and 1781 | He served in the military as a private in the Patriot Militia bet 1780 and 1781 in Newberry, South Carolina. In multiple places it has been reported that he was wounded, taken prisoner and escaped. Most reports say he was wounded at the Battle of Musgrove's Mills in 1780 and later taken prisoner. The capture and escape in some reports took place at the Battle of Hayes Station in 1781. He was recognized as a DAR Patriot but now his service is flagged because it appears to be confused with another Charles Griffin who also served in South Carolina. There is a Charles Griffin in the book "Roster of SC Patriots in the American Revolution" by Ross but he was a Private and Sergeant. My Charles was only 17-18 years old at the time of these battles and while he likely would have been serving in the militia, he would most probably not have already reached rank of Sergeant.1,4,10 |
| Misc | 1790 | He was appointed overseer of the Newberry-Laurens County Line Road from Little River to Bush River in 1790 in Newberry County, South Carolina. |
| Census | 1790 | He appeared in the census in 1790 in Newberry County, South Carolina.11 |
| Occupation | bet 1791 and 1820 | Bet 1791 and 1820 Charles Griffin was a Justice of Peace & Justice of the Quorum in Newberry District, South Carolina.8,12,2 |
| Property | bef 1795 | He owned 350 acres that he inherited from his father bef 1795 in Newberry County, South Carolina. This was the land grant to his father James Griffin dtd 12 Dec 1768. The chain of title of this property is spelled out in a deed dtd 18 Apr 1798 when a later owner sold a piece of this propery. (Newberry Deed Bk D-2, pp 381-382)13,14 |
| Census | 1800 | He appeared in the census in 1800 in Newberry District, South Carolina.15 |
| Occupation | 1809 | In 1809 Charles Griffin was a Trustee of Newberry Academy when incorporated.16,2 |
| Occupation | 1810 | In 1810 Charles Griffin was a Planter, owned plantation & gristmill on Carsons Creek & Cabbin Branch in Newberry District, South Carolina.2 |
| Census | 1810 | He appeared in the census in 1810 in Newberry, South Carolina.17 |
| Occupation | bet 1810 and 1812 | Bet 1810 and 1812 Charles Griffin was a Member of South Carolina State House of Representatives, 19th General Assembly.8,2,18 |
| Will | 13 Nov 1819 | He signed a will on 13 Nov 1819 in Newberry District, South Carolina. The heirs of his estate were his wife Mary, sons (John K. Griffin, William C. Griffin, Bluford F. Griffin), daughters (Frankey Williams, Hetty Gary) and grandchildren (Charles G. Gary, John Gary, Washington Gary, Hetty Gary). His sons William C. Griffin and John K. Griffin were names as executors. Bluford F. Griffin was a minor when will was written 13 Nov 1819. Probate 1820-1826, Will Bk I, pp 82, 283-286.5 |
| Residence | 1820 | He lived at plantation located northwest of Carsons Creek near county line between Newberry and Laurens in 1820.6 |
Citations
- [S25] John Belton O'Neall (Part I), John A. Chapman (Part 2), Annals of Newberry, The, Source Medium: Book, p 149
- [S170] N. Louise Bailey, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Vol IV, pp 250-251
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, p. 326
- [S177] Philemon Berry Waters, Herbert Milam, Genealogical History of the Waters & Kindred Families, Part II, pp 38-39
- [S230] Will of Charles Griffin, Newberry District SC, dtd 13 Nov 1819, prd 11 Oct 1820, Will Bk H, pp 359-360
- [S144] Find-A-Grave.com, Memorial #81686469, Charles Griffin
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 324-330
- [S25] John Belton O'Neall (Part I), John A. Chapman (Part 2), Annals of Newberry, The, p 143
- [S155] Women of the Revolution in South Carolina
- [S148] Daughters of American Revolution, Ancestor #A048134, Charles Griffin
- [S231] 1790 Census, Series M637, Roll 11, p 71
- [S182] Thomas H. Pope, History of Newberry County South Carolina, Vol I, pp 307-320, Office Holders of Newberry County
- [S188] Jesse Hogan Motes, Margaret Peckham Motes, Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda & Little River Settlements, 1749-1775, pp 97-98
- [S229] Edith Greisser, Equity Decrees: Record Books A2, B2, D2, P, Newberry County, SC, p 19
- [S2] 1800 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M32, Roll 50, p 76
- [S182] Thomas H. Pope, History of Newberry County South Carolina, Vol I, p 216
- [S4] 1810 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M252, Roll 61, p 120
- [S200] Newspaper Article, Carolina Gazette, Charleston, SC, Issue 668, 26 Oct 1810, p 3
Mary King
F, #533, (23 Jun 1763 - 9 Jun 1820)
Biography
| Birth | 23 Jun 1763 | Mary King was born on 23 Jun 1763 in Culpeper County, Virginia.1 |
| Marriage | 23 Dec 1783 | Charles Griffin and she were married on 23 Dec 1783.2,3,4 |
| Death | 9 Jun 1820 | She died on 9 Jun 1820 at age 56.1 |
| Burial | Jun 1820 | She was buried in Jun 1820 at Charles Griffin Family Cemetery in Kinards, Newberry County, South Carolina.1 |
| Person Source | | Mary King had person sources.4 |
Citations
- [S144] Find-A-Grave.com, Memorial #81686961, Mary King Griffin
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, p. 326
- [S170] N. Louise Bailey, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Vol IV, pp 250-251
- [S177] Philemon Berry Waters, Herbert Milam, Genealogical History of the Waters & Kindred Families, Part II, pp 38-39
Bluford F. Griffin
M, #534, (1802 - )
Parents
Griffin, Bluford F
Biography
| Religion | | Bluford F. Griffin was Member of Bush River Baptist Church. Bluford F. Griffin joined the Bush River Baptist Church on 12 Nov 1831. On 6 Aug 1841 he succeeded his brother John K. Griffin as Clerk.2 |
| Military | | He served in the military Referred to as Colonel.2 |
| Person Source | | He had person sources.3,2,4,5 |
Citations
- [S73] George Leland Summer, Newberry County, South Carolina: Historical & Genealogical Annals, p 239
- [S25] John Belton O'Neall (Part I), John A. Chapman (Part 2), Annals of Newberry, The, Source Medium: Book, pp 148-149
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 324-330
- [S170] N. Louise Bailey, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Vol IV, pp 250-251
- [S230] Will of Charles Griffin, Newberry District SC, dtd 13 Nov 1819, prd 11 Oct 1820, Will Bk H, pp 359-360
Hester "Hetty" Griffin
F, #536
Parents
Biography
| Person Source | | Hester "Hetty" Griffin had person sources.1,3,2 |
Citations
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 324-330
- [S230] Will of Charles Griffin, Newberry District SC, dtd 13 Nov 1819, prd 11 Oct 1820, Will Bk H, pp 359-360
- [S170] N. Louise Bailey, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Vol IV, pp 250-251
John King Griffin
M, #537, (31 Aug 1789 - 1 Aug 1841)
Parents
Griffin, John K
Biography
| Birth | 31 Aug 1789 | John King Griffin was born on 31 Aug 1789 in Laurens County, South Carolina.1,2,3 |
| Marriage | May 1809 | He and Catherine Simpson were married in May 1809.4,3 |
| Marriage | abt 1837 | He and Sarah "Sally" W. Nance were married abt 1837.4,5 |
| Death | 1 Aug 1841 | He died on 1 Aug 1841 at age 51 in Laurens County, South Carolina.1,4,2 |
| Burial | 1841 | He was buried in 1841 at Old Little River Church Cemetery in Kinards, Newberry County, South Carolina.1,5 |
| Religion | | John King Griffin was Member, Deacon, & Clerk at Bush River Baptist Church (1826-1841.)4,5 |
| Occupation | | John King Griffin was a Planter with land in both Laurens & Newberry Districts.3 |
| Person Source | | He had person sources.2,6 |
| Military | 1814 | He served in the military Captain in Regiment of Col Alston in 1814.4 |
| Military | bet 1814 and 1833 | He served in the military State Militia - Captain, Major, Brig. General, and Major General bet 1814 and 1833.4,3 |
| Occupation | bet 1816 and 1819 | Bet 1816 and 1819 John King Griffin was a Member of South Carolina State House of Representatives (22nd & 23rd Sessions.)1,4,3 |
| Occupation | bet 1820 and 1830 | Bet 1820 and 1830 John King Griffin was a Member of South Carolina State Senate (24th-29th General Assemblies.)4,3 |
| Occupation | bet 1831 and 1841 | Bet 1831 and 1841 John King Griffin was a Member of the United States House of Representatives. He was elected from the Nullifier Party from 1831 to 1839 and from the Democrat Party from 1839 to 1841.7,4,3 |
Citations
- [S146] PoliticalGraveyard.com, created & maintained by Lawrence Kestenbaum
- [S170] N. Louise Bailey, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Vol IV, pp 250-251
- [S28] N. Louise Bailey, Mary L. Morgan, Carolyn R. Taylor, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina Senate 1776-1985, Source Medium: Book, Vol I, pp 617-618
- [S25] John Belton O'Neall (Part I), John A. Chapman (Part 2), Annals of Newberry, The, Source Medium: Book, pp 148-149
- [S28] N. Louise Bailey, Mary L. Morgan, Carolyn R. Taylor, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina Senate 1776-1985, pp 617-618
- [S230] Will of Charles Griffin, Newberry District SC, dtd 13 Nov 1819, prd 11 Oct 1820, Will Bk H, pp 359-360
- [S145] Members of U.S. House of Representatives, bioguide.congress.gov
Frances ("Frankey") Griffin, II
F, #538, (1784 - 1848)
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 1784 | Frances ("Frankey") Griffin, II, was born in 1784.1 |
| Marriage | bef Nov 1819 | West Gary and she were married bef Nov 1819.1,2,3 |
| Marriage | aft 1819 | John Williams and she were married aft 1819.1,2 |
| Death | 1848 | She died in 1848 at age ~64.1 |
| Person Source | | Frances ("Frankey") Griffin, II, had person sources.2,1 |
Citations
- [S170] N. Louise Bailey, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Vol IV, pp 250-251
- [S230] Will of Charles Griffin, Newberry District SC, dtd 13 Nov 1819, prd 11 Oct 1820, Will Bk H, pp 359-360
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, p 327
Absolum West Gary
M, #539, (1788 - 1820)
Biography
| Birth | 1788 | Absolum West Gary was born in 1788.1 |
| Marriage | bef 1819 | He and Hester "Hetty" Griffin were married bef 1819.2,3,4 |
| Death | 1820 | He died in 1820 at age ~32.1 |
| Person Source | | Absolum West Gary had person sources.4 |
Citations
- [S144] Find-A-Grave.com
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 324-330
- [S230] Will of Charles Griffin, Newberry District SC, dtd 13 Nov 1819, prd 11 Oct 1820, Will Bk H, pp 359-360
- [S170] N. Louise Bailey, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Vol IV, pp 250-251
James Griffin, Sr
M, #541, (1731 - 1781)
Biography
| Birth | 1731 | James Griffin, Sr, was born in 1731 in Virginia.1,2 |
| Marriage | abt 1750 | He and Frances "Fanny" Beale were married abt 1750 in Ninety-Six District, South Carolina. Date is approximate based on earliest known birth year of her children.3 |
| Death | 1781 | He died in 1781 at age ~50 in Ninety-Six District, South Carolina. Most sources have date of death 1781 but DAR records have date of death as 14 Nov 1782. (Ancestor #A128969)2 |
| Note | | Several Griffins moved to Berkley County, South Carolina from Virginia in the mid 1700s and received land grants Two were brothers but the exact relation of James Griffin to them is not known, but was probably a cousin. |
| Person Source | | James Griffin, Sr, had person sources.4,5,6 |
| Property | 12 Dec 1768 | He owned 350 acres on branch of Little River called Carsons Branch on 12 Dec 1768 in Berkley County, South Carolina. Survey pursuant to precept dtd 3 Nov 1767, Survey certified 26 Nov 1767, Land granted 12 Dec 1768 by Lord Charles Greville Montagu, Royal Governor of South Carolina Province. This area of Berkley County later became part of the Ninety-Six District. This property went to his son Charles Griffin as "heir at law" when his father died. The chain of title of this property is spelled out in a deed dtd 18 Apr 1798 when a later owner sold a piece of this property. (Newberry Deed Bk D-2, pp 381-382)7,8,9 |
| Residence | 1779 | He lived in Middle Dist. between Broad & Saluda Rivers in Ninety-Six District, South Carolina, in 1779.10 |
| Military | bet 1780 and 1782 | He served in the military as a Private in the South Carolina Militia bet 1780 and 1782 in South Carolina. He served under Capt. William Freeman & John Calhoun (SC Militia.) He is also recognized for supplying provisions & forage for Continental use in the Revolutionary War. After his death, his wife took over supplying the provisions. Family legend says he was killed by Tories in an ambush but the place and date vary according to the account from 1781 to 1782. His service is recognized by the DAR.11,12,1 |
Citations
- [S148] Daughters of American Revolution, Ancestor #A128969, James Griffin
- [S170] N. Louise Bailey, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Vol IV, pp 250-251
- [S155] Women of the Revolution in South Carolina
- [S141] Jean E. Blackmon, Early Land Grants & Landowners Along Bush River & Beaver Dam Branch in Newberry Co SC, pp 324-330
- [S173] Sara M. Nash, Abstracts of Early Records of Laurens County SC 1785-1820, p 423 (Will Book A-1, p 50)
- [S187] Margaret Watson, Greenwood County Sketches, pp 155-156
- [S188] Jesse Hogan Motes, Margaret Peckham Motes, Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda & Little River Settlements, 1749-1775, pp 97-98
- [S229] Edith Greisser, Equity Decrees: Record Books A2, B2, D2, P, Newberry County, SC, p 19
- [S235] Land Plats, South Carolina State Archives, James Griffin, Series S213184, Vol 9, p 305, Item 3, dtd 24 Nov 1767
- [S182] Thomas H. Pope, History of Newberry County South Carolina, Vol I, pp 289-292
- [S150] Salley, Stub entries to indents, Bk O-Q, p. 76, #456
- [S187] Margaret Watson, Greenwood County Sketches, pp 241-247
