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Robert Neal

M, #177, (22 Apr 1794 - 3 Dec 1842)

Parents

FatherUnknown Neal
MotherElizabeth Moore ( - 24 Nov 1824)

Family: Sophia Gauntt, II, (6 Jan 1803 - 20 Jun 1880)

DaughterJane Neal
SonJacob Spencer Neal (abt 1834 - 1883)
SonJohn Calvin ("Cal") Neal+ (5 Oct 1835 - 8 Feb 1908)
DaughterHarriet Neal (abt 1838 - 8 Sep 1853)
SonJames Belton Neal (abt 1840 - aft 1880)
Neel, Robert - Tombstone - 1842

Biography

Birth22 Apr 1794Robert Neal was born on 22 Apr 1794.1,2,3
Marriagebef Dec 1835He and Sophia Gauntt, II, were married bef Dec 1835.4,5,6
Death3 Dec 1842He died on 3 Dec 1842 at age 48 in Newberry County, South Carolina.1,2,3,6
Burial1842He was buried in 1842 at Old Cannon Creek Cemetery in Newberry, South Carolina.3
NoteThe last name of Robert Neal was spelled in various ways in documents including Neel and Neil.
Person SourceRobert Neal had person sources.1,6,5
Census1830He appeared in the census in 1830 in Newberry, South Carolina.7
Census1840He appeared in the census in 1840 in Newberry District, South Carolina.8
Probatebet 1842 and 1858He had his estate probated bet 1842 and 1858 in Newberry District, South Carolina. Robert Neal died intestate. The estate records name widow Sophia & children: Jane Neel, Jacob Spencer Neel, John C. Neel, Harriet Neel, James B. Neel. The estate was estimated at $5000 in petition for Letter of Administration. When settled, the widow got $1,388 and the children each received $555. John C. Neel and Jacob Spencer Neel, who were young children when their father died, received their inheritance plus interest ($1,661) after they came of age in 1858.9
Last Edited3 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S61] Mary Lee Barnes, Frances Gantt Dwiggins, Butch Younginer, Israel Gauntt Family History, Source Medium: Internet
  2. [S10] Eleanor Clyburn Wicker, 1850 Census Newberry SC with Genealogical Data, Source Medium: Book, p. 549
  3. [S104] Tombstone
  4. [S162] Estate Records of Jacob Gauntt, Newberry County SC Probate Records, Box 43, Est 5, 1835
  5. [S68] E. M. Lane, Neal Family History, 1972, Source Medium: Manuscript
  6. [S71] Crotwell Family Bible, Samuel P Crotwell & Nellie Neal, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S6] 1830 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M19, Roll 171, p 104 (Robert Neel)
  8. [S8] 1840 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M704, Roll 514, p 257
  9. [S160] Estate Records of Robert Neal, Newberry County SC, Courthouse, Box 71, Est 23
Family Explorer

Sophia Gauntt, II

F, #178, (6 Jan 1803 - 20 Jun 1880)

Parents

FatherJacob Middleton Gauntt (abt 1764 - Nov 1835)
MotherRachel ? ( - bet 1820 and 1826)

Family: Robert Neal (22 Apr 1794 - 3 Dec 1842)

DaughterJane Neal
SonJacob Spencer Neal (abt 1834 - 1883)
SonJohn Calvin ("Cal") Neal+ (5 Oct 1835 - 8 Feb 1908)
DaughterHarriet Neal (abt 1838 - 8 Sep 1853)
SonJames Belton Neal (abt 1840 - aft 1880)

Biography

Birth6 Jan 1803Sophia Gauntt, II, was born on 6 Jan 1803 in Newberry County, South Carolina.1,2
Marriagebef Dec 1835Robert Neal and she were married bef Dec 1835.3,4,5
Death20 Jun 1880She died on 20 Jun 1880 at age 77 in Newberry County, South Carolina. Crotwell Family Bible has date of death as 20 Jun 1886.1,2
Person SourceSophia Gauntt, II, had person sources.2,6,3
Census1850She appeared in the census in 1850 in Newberry County, South Carolina. 1850 census find Sophia Gauntt Neal (age 47) after the death of her husband Robert living on the property worth $1,400, with her 4 youngest children, all under age of 17. The property is adjacent to the homestead of Philip H. Crotwell.7,8
Census1860She appeared in the census in 1860 in Newberry County, South Carolina.9
Occupation1860In 1860 Sophia Gauntt, II, was a Farmer with real estate valued at $3,000 and Personal Estate of $10,800.9
Census1869She appeared in the census in 1869 in Newberry County, South Carolina.10
Census1870She appeared in the census in 1870 at Cannon Township #10 in Newberry County, South Carolina. Sophia Gauntt Neal has real estate valued at $1,200 and personal property valued at $600. She is listed as keeping house. Her son Belton is living with her and has real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $150. He is a farmer.11
Misc1870She on Agricultural Schedule owns farm including among other things 5 milk cows, 1 other cow, 3 swine and growing cotton and Irish & sweet potatoes, making honey, bees wax and butter in 1870 in Newberry County, South Carolina.12,13
Census1880She appeared in the census in 1880 at household of James B. Neel in Newberry County, South Carolina.14
Last Edited9 Oct 2020

Citations

  1. [S61] Mary Lee Barnes, Frances Gantt Dwiggins, Butch Younginer, Israel Gauntt Family History, Source Medium: Internet
  2. [S10] Eleanor Clyburn Wicker, 1850 Census Newberry SC with Genealogical Data, Source Medium: Book, p. 549
  3. [S162] Estate Records of Jacob Gauntt, Newberry County SC Probate Records, Box 43, Est 5, 1835
  4. [S68] E. M. Lane, Neal Family History, 1972, Source Medium: Manuscript
  5. [S71] Crotwell Family Bible, Samuel P Crotwell & Nellie Neal, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S160] Estate Records of Robert Neal, Newberry County SC, Courthouse, Box 71, Est 23
  7. [S10] Eleanor Clyburn Wicker, 1850 Census Newberry SC with Genealogical Data, pp. 549-550
  8. [S9] 1850 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M432, Roll 856, p 257
  9. [S11] 1860 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, M653, Roll 1224, p. 249
  10. [S47] Dutch Fork Chapter, Dutch Fork Digest, Source Medium: Book, Vol XVI, No. 3, p. 104
  11. [S13] 1870 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M593, Roll 1504, p 495A
  12. [S169] Betty Mooney Bundrick, Newberry County SC 1870 Census, p 567
  13. [S13] 1870 Census, 1870 Agricultural Schedule, Collection # AD266, Roll 6, p 5, line 29
  14. [S16] 1880 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series T9, Roll 1236, p 246
Family Explorer

Jane Neal

F, #179

Parents

FatherRobert Neal (22 Apr 1794 - 3 Dec 1842)
MotherSophia Gauntt, II (6 Jan 1803 - 20 Jun 1880)

Biography

MarriageFrederick Boozer, II, and Jane Neal were married.1
Person SourceJane Neal had person sources.1,2
Last Edited9 Dec 2016

Citations

  1. [S68] E. M. Lane, Neal Family History, 1972, Source Medium: Manuscript
  2. [S160] Estate Records of Robert Neal, Newberry County SC, Courthouse, Box 71, Est 23
Family Explorer

Harriet Neal

F, #180, (abt 1838 - 8 Sep 1853)

Parents

FatherRobert Neal (22 Apr 1794 - 3 Dec 1842)
MotherSophia Gauntt, II (6 Jan 1803 - 20 Jun 1880)

Biography

Birthabt 1838Harriet Neal was born abt 1838 in South Carolina.1,2
Death8 Sep 1853She died on 8 Sep 1853.2
Person SourceHarriet Neal had person sources.1,3,4
Census1850She appeared in the census in 1850 in Newberry County, South Carolina.5,6
Last Edited4 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S61] Mary Lee Barnes, Frances Gantt Dwiggins, Butch Younginer, Israel Gauntt Family History, Source Medium: Internet
  2. [S10] Eleanor Clyburn Wicker, 1850 Census Newberry SC with Genealogical Data, Source Medium: Book, p. 550
  3. [S160] Estate Records of Robert Neal, Newberry County SC, Courthouse, Box 71, Est 23
  4. [S68] E. M. Lane, Neal Family History, 1972, Source Medium: Manuscript
  5. [S10] Eleanor Clyburn Wicker, 1850 Census Newberry SC with Genealogical Data
  6. [S9] 1850 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M432, Roll 856, p 257
Family Explorer

James Belton Neal

M, #182, (abt 1840 - aft 1880)

Parents

FatherRobert Neal (22 Apr 1794 - 3 Dec 1842)
MotherSophia Gauntt, II (6 Jan 1803 - 20 Jun 1880)

Biography

Birthabt 1840James Belton Neal was born abt 1840 in South Carolina.1,2
Deathaft 1880He died aft 1880.3
Person SourceJames Belton Neal had person sources.4,1,5,6
Census1850He appeared in the census in 1850 in Newberry County, South Carolina.7,8
Census1860He appeared in the census in 1860 at living in home of his mother in Newberry County, South Carolina.9
Census1869He appeared in the census in 1869 in Newberry County, South Carolina.10
Census1870He appeared in the census in 1870 at as farmer in household of Sophia Neel in Newberry County, South Carolina.11
Census1880He appeared in the census in 1880 in Newberry County, South Carolina.3
Last Edited30 Oct 2020

Citations

  1. [S61] Mary Lee Barnes, Frances Gantt Dwiggins, Butch Younginer, Israel Gauntt Family History, Source Medium: Internet
  2. [S10] Eleanor Clyburn Wicker, 1850 Census Newberry SC with Genealogical Data, Source Medium: Book, p 549
  3. [S16] 1880 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series T9, Roll 1236, p 246
  4. [S68] E. M. Lane, Neal Family History, 1972, Source Medium: Manuscript
  5. [S13] 1870 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm
  6. [S160] Estate Records of Robert Neal, Newberry County SC, Courthouse, Box 71, Est 23
  7. [S10] Eleanor Clyburn Wicker, 1850 Census Newberry SC with Genealogical Data
  8. [S9] 1850 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M432, Roll 856, p 257
  9. [S11] 1860 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, M653, Roll 1224, p. 249
  10. [S47] Dutch Fork Chapter, Dutch Fork Digest, Source Medium: Book, Vol XVI, No. 3, p. 104
  11. [S13] 1870 Census, Series M593, Roll 1504, p 495A
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Moore

F, #184, ( - 24 Nov 1824)

Family: Unknown Neal

SonRobert Neal+ (22 Apr 1794 - 3 Dec 1842)

Biography

Death24 Nov 1824Elizabeth Moore died on 24 Nov 1824.1,2
NoteSee note for her husband denoted here as "Unknown Neal" for information about confusion on who he is.
Person SourceElizabeth Moore had person sources.2
Last Edited3 Oct 2019

Citations

  1. [S68] E. M. Lane, Neal Family History, 1972, Source Medium: Manuscript
  2. [S71] Crotwell Family Bible, Samuel P Crotwell & Nellie Neal, Source Medium: Book

David A. Cannon

M, #198, (24 Dec 1818 - 26 Jul 1883)

Biography

Birth24 Dec 1818David A. Cannon was born on 24 Dec 1818 in Hellers Township, Newberry, South Carolina.1
Death26 Jul 1883He died on 26 Jul 1883 at age 64 in Hellers Township, Newberry, South Carolina.1
Last Edited9 Dec 2016

Citations

  1. [S45] Descendants of Joseph Gallmann, Source Medium: Internet
Family Explorer

Lavinia (Vinah) Elizabeth Gallman

F, #199, (13 Feb 1820 - 27 May 1894)

Parents

FatherJohn George Gallman (abt 1776 - 12 Feb 1826)
MotherSusannah Gray (28 Dec 1787 - 6 Apr 1852)

Family: Samuel William Cannon (24 Dec 1818 - 26 Jul 1883)

SonHenry Cannon
DaughterSarah Victoria ("Sallie") Cannon+ (16 Feb 1842 - 17 Oct 1870)
DaughterCaroline Ruth ("Carrie") Cannon (27 Oct 1846 - 31 Oct 1895)
SonAlonzo Butler Cannon+ (11 Sep 1850 - 28 Dec 1886)
SonBenjamin Franklin Cannon (24 Jul 1853 - 9 Feb 1925)
DaughterMary Adelaide ("Addie") Cannon (7 Apr 1856 - 30 Apr 1924)
SonJohn Milton Cannon+ (5 Feb 1862 - 15 Oct 1891)
DaughterAlice Cleopatra Cannon (1865 - 1942)
Gallman, Lavinia E - Cannon - Tombstone - 1894

Biography

Birth13 Feb 1820Lavinia (Vinah) Elizabeth Gallman was born on 13 Feb 1820 in Hellers Township, Newberry, South Carolina.1,2,3
MarriageSamuel William Cannon and she were married. Some sources incorrectly list Lavinia E. Gallman as the second wife of Samuel William Cannon. These sources list a first wife Victoria Gallman who they say is mother of Sarah Victoria Cannon. They may be confusing the fact that on Sara Victoria's tombstone it says she is daughter of S. W. and V. Cannon. But Lavinia was known as Vinah or Viney all her life, even in church and court records. There is no Victoria Gallman found in the records.4,5,3
Death27 May 1894She died on 27 May 1894 at age 74 in Hellers Township, Newberry, South Carolina.6,5,3
Burial1894She was buried in 1894 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery in Pomaria, South Carolina.7,3
Note
Person SourceLavinia (Vinah) Elizabeth Gallman had person sources.8,2,9,10,4
Census1850She appeared in the census in 1850 in Newberry County, South Carolina.11,12
Census1860She appeared in the census in 1860 in Newberry County, South Carolina.13
Census1870She appeared in the census in 1870 in Newberry County, South Carolina.14
Census1880She appeared in the census in 1880 in Newberry, South Carolina.15
Probate1894She had her estate probated in 1894 in Newberry County, South Carolina. For more information on the land, see the note for the probate of the estate of Samuel W. Cannon's estate.16
Last Edited29 Oct 2020

Citations

  1. [S100] South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Source Medium: Magazine, Vol V, 20
  2. [S50] Early Records of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Newberry County, South Carolina, Source Medium: Original Church Records
  3. [S104] Tombstone
  4. [S130] Will of Susannah Gray Gallman, dtd 17 Mar 1851, prd 8 Jul 1852, Newberry District, SC, Box 90, pkg 234, estate #2251, Source Medium: Microfilm
  5. [S166] Newberry Herald & News, Source Medium: Newspaper, 30 May 1894, Obiturary of Lavenia E. Gallman
  6. [S89] Probate Papers for Lavinia Gallman Cannon, Newberry County Courthouse, SC, Box 165, Estate 5, Source Medium: Official Document
  7. [S73] George Leland Summer, Newberry County, South Carolina: Historical & Genealogical Annals, p. 431
  8. [S100] South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol V, p. 20
  9. [S172] Edith Greisser, Newberry SC Equity Records 1845-1865, p 94, Bill 47, No. 11, filed 3/20/1854
  10. [S117] Sandra J. Lee, Will Book L, Newberry County, South Carolina, Source Medium: Book, p. 3
  11. [S10] Eleanor Clyburn Wicker, 1850 Census Newberry SC with Genealogical Data, Source Medium: Book, p. 141
  12. [S9] 1850 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M432, Roll 856, p 202A
  13. [S11] 1860 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M653, Roll 1224, p. 272
  14. [S13] 1870 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M593, Roll 1504, p 476B
  15. [S16] 1880 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series T9, Roll 1235, p. 54
  16. [S89] Probate Papers for Lavinia Gallman Cannon, Newberry County Courthouse, SC, Box 165, Estate 5, Land assigned to her per her dower rights as widow of Samuel W. Cannon were sold to pay debts owed from her husband's estate
Family Explorer

Samuel William Cannon

M, #200, (24 Dec 1818 - 26 Jul 1883)

Parents

FatherCol. Samuel Cannon, II (abt 1773 - 22 Jul 1849)
Step-motherSarah Riser (13 Apr 1778 - 10 Nov 1827)

Family: Lavinia (Vinah) Elizabeth Gallman (13 Feb 1820 - 27 May 1894)

SonHenry Cannon
DaughterSarah Victoria ("Sallie") Cannon+ (16 Feb 1842 - 17 Oct 1870)
DaughterCaroline Ruth ("Carrie") Cannon (27 Oct 1846 - 31 Oct 1895)
SonAlonzo Butler Cannon+ (11 Sep 1850 - 28 Dec 1886)
SonBenjamin Franklin Cannon (24 Jul 1853 - 9 Feb 1925)
DaughterMary Adelaide ("Addie") Cannon (7 Apr 1856 - 30 Apr 1924)
SonJohn Milton Cannon+ (5 Feb 1862 - 15 Oct 1891)
DaughterAlice Cleopatra Cannon (1865 - 1942)
Cannon, Samuel W - Tombstone - 1883

Biography

Birth24 Dec 1818Samuel William Cannon was born on 24 Dec 1818 in Newberry County, South Carolina.1,2,3
MarriageHe and Lavinia (Vinah) Elizabeth Gallman were married. Some sources incorrectly list Lavinia E. Gallman as the second wife of Samuel William Cannon. These sources list a first wife Victoria Gallman who they say is mother of Sarah Victoria Cannon. They may be confusing the fact that on Sara Victoria's tombstone it says she is daughter of S. W. and V. Cannon. But Lavinia was known as Vinah or Viney all her life, even in church and court records. There is no Victoria Gallman found in the records.4,5,2
Death26 Jul 1883He died on 26 Jul 1883 at age 64 in Newberry County, South Carolina.6,7,2,8
Burial1883He was buried in 1883 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery in Pomaria, South Carolina.2,9
Person SourceSamuel William Cannon had person sources.10,11,3,12,13
Baptism22 Jul 1821He was baptized on 22 Jul 1821 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pomaria, South Carolina.3
Census1840He appeared in the census in 1840 in Newberry County, South Carolina.14
Census1850He appeared in the census in 1850 in Newberry County, South Carolina.15,16
Occupationbet 1850 and 1880Bet 1850 and 1880 Samuel William Cannon was a farmer / planter.16,17,18,19
Census1860He appeared in the census in 1860 in Newberry County, South Carolina.17
Census1869He appeared in the census in 1869 in Newberry County, South Carolina.20
Census1870He appeared in the census in 1870 in Newberry, South Carolina.18
Misc1874He was selected as representative of Cannon Township for the Tax Payers Convention in 1874.21
Misc1877He was Secretary of Grange No. 112, Cannon Creek in 1877.22
Census1880He appeared in the census in 1880 in Newberry, South Carolina.19
Property2 Jan 1882He owned 310 acres which he mortgaged to James A. Crotwell on 2 Jan 1882 in Newberry County, South Carolina. About 1882 Samuel W. Cannon became paralyzed, which could have been a stroke, and never recovered.23
Probatebet 1883 and 1884He had his estate probated bet 1883 and 1884 in Newberry County, South Carolina. Samuel W. Cannon died intestate. His sons Alonzo B. Cannon & Benjamin F. Cannon petitioned to be administrators of his estate, 29 Aug 1883. The petition stated he had a personal estate was worth $600. Land was not mentioned. The estate sale was dtd 20 Dec 1883.
Samuel W. Cannon had borrowed $2,006.80 from his son-in-law, James A. Crotwell, with mortgage on 310 acres of his land on 2 Jan 1882. The estate sale did not raise enough money to pay his debts. On 1 Nov 1884 court ordered sheriff to sell the land. The widow Lavinia Gallman Cannon petitioned the Court for her Right of Dower to the land. A committee was assigned to divide land. On 7 Nov 1884 land was divided into 3 tracts with 120 acres set aside for widow's dower. On Dec 1884 James A. Crotwell purchased the land at auction for $1,265.
James A. Crotwell died 4 Apr 1893 and his will assigned the debt owed by the Samuel W. Cannon mortgage to Samuel P. Crotwell.
Lavinia Gallman Cannon died 27 May 1894. Samuel P. Crotwell sued the estate for money still owed. Court ordered land sold . Sale was set for Dec 1894.8,23,24
Last Edited28 Sep 2020

Citations

  1. [S100] South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Source Medium: Magazine, Vol V, p. 23
  2. [S104] Tombstone
  3. [S50] Early Records of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Newberry County, South Carolina, Source Medium: Original Church Records
  4. [S130] Will of Susannah Gray Gallman, dtd 17 Mar 1851, prd 8 Jul 1852, Newberry District, SC, Box 90, pkg 234, estate #2251, Source Medium: Microfilm
  5. [S166] Newberry Herald & News, Source Medium: Newspaper, 30 May 1894, Obiturary of Lavenia E. Gallman
  6. [S75] Edith Greisser, Newberry Happenings - Newspaper Abstracts, Source Medium: Book, p. 209
  7. [S76] Newberry Herald, Newspaper, Source Medium: Microfilm, p. 3
  8. [S214] Probate Papers of Samuel William Cannon, Newberry County Courthouse, SC, 1883, Box143, Estate 4, Source Medium: Official Document
  9. [S73] George Leland Summer, Newberry County, South Carolina: Historical & Genealogical Annals, p. 431
  10. [S128] Will of Samuel Cannon, dtd 16 Dec 1848, prvd 7 Nov 1849, rcd 23 Apr 1850, Newberry District, SC, Will Bk #1, p 425, Source Medium: Microfilm
  11. [S100] South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. V, p. 23
  12. [S28] N. Louise Bailey, Mary L. Morgan, Carolyn R. Taylor, Biographical Directory of the South Carolina Senate 1776-1985, Source Medium: Book, Vol I, p. 268
  13. [S172] Edith Greisser, Newberry SC Equity Records 1845-1865, p 94, Bill 47, No. 11, filed 3/20/1854
  14. [S8] 1840 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M704, Roll 514, p 227
  15. [S10] Eleanor Clyburn Wicker, 1850 Census Newberry SC with Genealogical Data, Source Medium: Book, P. 141
  16. [S9] 1850 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M432, Roll 856, p 202A
  17. [S11] 1860 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M653, Roll 1224, p. 272
  18. [S13] 1870 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M593, Roll 1504, p 476B
  19. [S16] 1880 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series T9, Roll 1235, p. 54
  20. [S47] Dutch Fork Chapter, Dutch Fork Digest, Source Medium: Book, Vol. XIV, No. 4, p. 142
  21. [S49] Edith Greisser, Early Newberry: Abstracts from Herald and NewberryHerald, Source Medium: Book, p 43
  22. [S76] Newberry Herald, Newspaper, dtd 12 Sep 1877
  23. [S215] Newberry County, South Carolina Records, Register of Conveyances, Mortgage Book C, p 367
  24. [S89] Probate Papers for Lavinia Gallman Cannon, Newberry County Courthouse, SC, Box 165, Estate 5, Source Medium: Official Document

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