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James Crawford (1749-1817) of Marion County, South Carolina |
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The author (Marty Grant) is a 5th Great Grand Nephew of James Crawford. Note: In the very early 1800's there were at least four adult men named "James Crawford" in Marion Dist, SC. This has made positive identification difficult at best. However, generally speaking, they did attempt to distinguish themselves. For example, this James under study here (born 1749) was almost always listed as James Crawford "Sr", whereas his son James Crawford (c1784) was almost always listed as "Jr". The other two were James G. Crawford (c1784/90) (a.k.a. "Cype") and James Crawford (c1755/74). It is not always clear which James is being referenced in any particular record. They were all related to each other and therefore related to the same people, so it is hard to tell from the context which was which, except in some cases. James Crawford was born 1 Jan 1748/1749. His birth was recorded in the Prince Frederick Parish Register, meaning he was born somewhere within the bounds of old Prince Frederick Parish, which was in Craven County, SC. This was probably somewhere in present Marion or Williamsburg County. (Birth recorded in "The Register Book for the Parish Prince Frederick Winyaw") James Crawford was a son of James Crawford and Kesiah Saunders. His birth record showed his parents as "James and Cassiah Crawford", and marriage records from the same source show Kesiah's maiden name was Saunders. (Recorded in "The Register Book for the Parish Prince Frederick Winyaw") Apparently, James' family left Prince Frederick Parish for neighboring Prince George Parish, probably before ca 1770, and unfortunately, the early Parish records for Prince George are lost. (Prince Frederick and Prince George Parish roughly split present Marion County down the middle, I'm not sure if the exact borders are known.) James Crawford married someone unknown, probably in the early 1770's in Georgetown District (now Marion County). I have not yet found any record of her name. On 25 May 1770, Jordan Gibson Jr and wife Mary "of Pee Dee, Craven County" sold land to James Crawford "of same place". The land was 200 acres North east side of Pee Dee River, bounded by Great Marsh. Witnesses were Samuel Buxton and Jordan Gibson. This deed was not recorded until many years later on 14 Jan 1804 (which is a good thing, for most records from that timeframe were lost). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 314, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) James Crawford was listed on the 1778 Petit Juror list for Prince George Parish, Georgetown District. (This Juror list is online at the Marion Co, SC GenWeb pages) I have no other records for James for awhile until about 1790, which is probably due to the destruction of the early Georgetown County records during the Civil War. Marion County was part of Georgetown from 1769 until 1798. There may be some extant records for James from this timeframe, but I don't have them yet. Like many early Marion families, James Crawford was mentioned by W. W. Sellers in his history of the county. Here is what he said about James and family: "Bishop Gregg, p. 71, says: "Of the settlers at Sandy Bluff, the Murfees, Sanders, Gibsons and Crawfords accumulated the largest properties, and became most prominent. John Crawford, the first of that name, had three sons---James, John and Hardy. James, the eldest of them, amassed a large fortune for that day, and maintained through life a high character for integrity. He was a Captain in the Revolution, and a valiant soldier in the cause of liberty." In a note, the Bishop says: "He was the grand-father of the late Chapman J. Crawford, of Marion." Thus we have the origin of the once extensive family of Crawfords, so far as Marion County is concerned--to whom they married and what children they had, we are pretty much in the dark". ("A History of Marion County, South Carolina", 1902, page 142, by W. W. Sellers, Esq) "Bishop Gregg" referred to by Sellers above, was actually the Reverend Alexander Gregg, who wrote "History of the Old Cheraws ..." published in 1867. Sellers included more data on James Crawford's family. Some of his data is mixed up (generally so on any facts that predate him, he was born in 1818):
The above is correct, except that Osborne Lane's wife was James Crawford's sister, not his daughter. James Crawford was listed on the 1790 census in Georgetown Dist, SC, Prince George Parish. Unfortunately, this census was alphabetical, so we can't tell who his neighbors were. He was the only "James" listed in this area for this census year. 1790 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1790 Georgetown Dist, SC Prince George Parish pg 54 James Crawford 1-1-6-0-7 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16 and Up (before 1774) James CRAWFORD (1749) s/o James & Keziah 1 Male(s) under 16 (1774/1790) James CRAWFORD Jr (1784/90) son 6 Female(s) any age (before 1790) Wife? Elizabeth CRAWFORD (1775/80) dau -> gone 1800 Charity CRAWFORD (1777) daughter -> gone 1800 Martha CRAWFORD (1780/90) dau -> gone by 1800 Daughter? (1784/90) Daughter? (1784/90) Apparently, this James Crawford was a Justice of the Peace, and listed as such on several deeds in the 1790's and early 1800's. I'm reasonably sure it was this James and not James Crawford "Jr" (1755/74) because several of James Crawford Jr's deeds were proven before James Crawford, JP, and none of the other James Crawfords were of age in the 1790's. There is no need to mention each time James was listed as a JP on a deed, but the first one was dated 6 Sep 1794, and the last one dated 31 Jan 1805. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book A, page 55, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) and (Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page 89, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) Apparently, James Crawford's wife died sometime in the 1790's (or perhaps before then), and he remarried before 1800. I have not found the name of his second wife either. Her name could be "Elizabeth", but that is far from proven (see the deed dated 16 Jan 1800 mentioned below). On 14 Feb 1798 Harrison Lucas of Georgetown Dist, SC sold 225 acres to James Crawford of same place. Witnesses were Robert Lucas, and Christifer Due (Dew). * I don't know if this is this same James Crawford, or the other James Crawford (1755/74). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 317, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On the same date (14 Feb 1798) Harrison Lucas sold another tract to James Crawford. This one was 100 acres on the North East Side of Catfish Swamp and another tract of 128 acres and another of 200 acres. Witnesses were Robert Lucas, and Christifer Due (Dew). * I don't know if this is this same James Crawford, or the other James Crawford (1755/74). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 318, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) James Crawford was listed on the 1800 census in Marion District, SC. He was not near any other Crawfords. He was listed between Hezekiah Harrelson and John Myers. There was one other James Crawford listed on the same census, but many pages away. 1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 806 James Crawford 21001-02010-0-12 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1755) James CRAWFORD (1749) 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) James CRAWFORD (1784/90) son 2 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Son? (1790/94) Son? (1794/1800) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Wife? (1765/74) 2 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Daughter? (1784/90) --> gone 1810 Daughter? (1784/90) --> gone 1810 On 16 Jan 1800 A deed from George McLeod Gibson to Joseph Bass was proven before James Crawford, JP, and the deed date was the same, so I suspect it was written in his presence. This is significant because of the deeds witnesses of Elizabeth Crawford and A. Porter. I know that Abijah Porter was James Crawford's son-in-law, but who was Elizabeth Crawford? James had a daughter named Elizabeth, but she was already married by 1800, so could this be his wife? No other record has been found yet showing who James' wife was from this timeframe. This may be a strong clue that her name was Elizabeth. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 255, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 28 Jan 1801 William and Mary Lewis sold 100 acres to James Crawford, land on the North East side of the big Pee Dee River, and also 42 acres adjoining that tract. Witnesses were Charles Stewart, and Abijah Porter. I don't know if this was this James Crawford or not, but since Abijah Porter was his son-in-law, that makes it seem likely. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 320, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 3 Apr 1802 "James Crawford" of Marion Dist, sold 300 acres to Lazares Lee, land known "as Mill Tract", apparently purchased by Crawford from the Sheriff at a Sheriff's sale. Witnesses were Thomas T. Wickham and Samuel Johnston. * I don't know if this was this James Crawford, or James Crawford (1755/74). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 150, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 27 Nov 1802, James Crawford and Osborne Lane witnessed a deed from Jonathan and Ann Tart to James Crawford. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 185, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 4 May 1803, James Crawford Senr of Marion sold John Gibson 2 acres on Sandy Bluff. Witnesses were Levi Gibson and Joseph Gourly. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 41, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 24 Nov 1804, James Crawford Sr (and Enos Tart and also James Crawford Jr) witnessed a deed from Charles Meloy to Sarah Tart. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 256, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 7 Oct 1805, Richard Godfrey, Esquire, Sheriff sold James Crawford 200 acres on the North East side of Catfish. This was land belonging to David Vance, and sold to highest bidder. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book H, page 54, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 27 Dec 1805 James Crawford (and Benjamin P. Barrow) witnessed a deed from William Neavel and Thomas Perkins of Marlboro Dist, SC to Stephen Owen of Marion Dist, SC. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 1, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 22 Jan 1808 James Crawford and John Tart (his son-in-law) witnessed a deed from Charles Meloy to John Deer. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 136, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On the same date, (22 Jan 1808) James Crawford and Charles Meloy witnessed a deed from John and Elizabeth Tart (James' daughter) to John Deer. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 137, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) James Crawford Sr was listed on the 1809 Voter list for Marion District. There were several other records in various Marion District documents for "James Crawford" in the 1800-1810 timeframe, but most were of little genealogical significance, and I don't know which of them are for this James or for the other two James'. In January 1809, "James Crawford" and Silas Beverly witnessed a deed from Elizabeth Delany to John Gasque. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 437, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) James Crawford was listed on the 1810 census in Marion Dist, SC. There were three James Crawfords listed in 1810, this James was the oldest. He was on the same page with one of the other James' (James G. Crawford), though many households apart. James (Sr) was listed next to Charles Oxendine and John Tart (his son-in-law).. 1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 83 James Crawford 01101-30010-0-22 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 and up (bef 1765) James CRAWFORD (1749) s/o James & Keziah 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1784-1794) Son? (1790/94) 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Son? (1794/1800) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Wife? (1765/74) wife 3 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Sally CRAWFORD (1799/1800) daughter Nancy CRAWFORD (1800/04) daughter Sarah Ann CRAWFORD (1804/10) daughter James Crawford Sr was listed on the 1811 Marion District Tax list, and taxed $10.38. On 3 Oct 1811, James Crawford and John Mace sold 286 acres to Gadi Crawford (son of Hardy Crawford) land was described as on Mount Pleasant. Witnesses were William Baker Jr, Peter Sanders and Enos Tart. At first glance I would have thought this was James G. Crawford instead of this James, since Gadi had a brother by that name, but he almost always used his middle initial on public records, so that makes it more likely this was this James under study here. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 23, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) "James Crawford" was listed on the 1814 Marion District Tax list, and taxed $49.83. On 1 Dec 1814, James Crawford sold 150 acres to Joseph Bass, and another 100 acres also. Witnesses were Daniel Platt and William Jones. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 44, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 17 Sep 1816, James Crawford made his Will in Marion District, SC. A transcription of this Will is online at the Marion Co, SC GenWeb pages, transcribed by Winkie Robinson. Apparently James Crawford's second wife was already dead, as she was not mentioned in the Will (nor any of the Probate records). Since it is already transcribed, here is a summary of family named:
He mentioned his "three youngest daughters Sally Crawford, Nancy Crawford and Sarah Ann Crawford". He also named his son James as sole Executor. The Will was witnessed by Thomas Godbold, Stephen C. Lane and John Finklea. The above Will was proven in court on 5 Nov 1817 by Thomas Godbold and by John Finklea. So apparently, James Crawford died sometime between September 1816 and November 1817. On 12 Nov 1817, appraisers were appointed to appraise the estate. (Probate Roll # 162, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume One", page 125, by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985). One interesting record in the above Probate file is in the "Account Current 1818 and 1819" entry. Several notes are mentioned (those who had owed money to James Crawford). In this same record, it mentions one heir being paid (John Tart), then it mentions several others names who were paid, but does not specifically refer to them as heirs, however, many of them were. That makes the list of some special interest: "Paid John Tart heir to said Estate. Pd. B. Moody, Jas. Stackhouse, John Gasque, John Bethea, John K. Windham, Abijah Porter, John Jones, Jesse Moody, Levi Blackman, Osburn Lane, John Davis, John Bridges Hugh Crawford and John Gibson. Of those listed, B. Moody (Barfield Moody) was a son-in-law, as was James Stackhouse, John Gasque, John Windham (I think) and Abijah Porter. John Bethea was a grandson who's mother (a Miss Crawford) was dead. The relationship of the rest are unknown (Osborne Lane was his brother-in-law). (Probate Roll # 162, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume One", page 125, by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985). Children of James Crawford. James had five children by his first wife and three by his second. These are proven by various sources as mentioned in the section above. Census analysis seems to show a few more children who are yet unidentified. Perhaps they died young, or were not his children at all (nieces, nephews, boarders, etc.) Unknown Daughter (c1755/74). According to Sellers, James Crawford had a daughter, "the first wife of old William Bethea was another [daughter], who was the mother of the late John C. Bethea". I have not found the name of this daughter. There were several William Betheas in Marion in those days, and this one was referred to by Sellers as "Buck Swamp William Bethea", son of John Bethea who died in 1821. I have not found any public records confirming that his firs wife was a daughter of James Crawford, but I'll take Sellers word for it. Miss Crawford was born ca 1755/74 (per 1800 census). Her birth was probably more into the early 1770's. She was probably home with her parents for the 1790 census (though no ages were given for the females that year). She married William Bethea between ca 1790 and ca 1798 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). As previously mentioned, William was a son of John Bethea of Buck Swamp. William was born ca 1770/74. William Bethea was listed on the 1800 census in Marion Dist, SC next to James Bethea (his brother), and just two houses from his father John Bethea Sr. 1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 785 William Botha 10010-01010-0-3 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) William BETHEA (1770/74) s/o John 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) John C. BETHEA (1798/99) son 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) — CRAWFORD Bethea (1755/74) wife 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Daughter? Sister? Sister-in-law? (1784/90) Apparently, Mrs. Bethea died sometime after 1800, but probably before ca 1807. After her death, William Bethea remarried sometime in the early 1800-10 timeframe to Mary Shackelford (name per Sellers). I have additional data on William and Mary's children, but I have not done extensive research on them. William Bethea was listed on the 1810 census in Marion Dist, SC, and as before, he was next to his brother James. ** I don't have this typed up yet. William Bethea was listed on the 1820 census in Marion Dist, SC. ** I don't have this typed up yet. William Bethea was listed on the 1830 census in Marion Dist, SC. ** I don't have this typed up yet. William Bethea was listed on the 1840 census in Marion Dist, SC. ** I don't have this typed up yet. William Bethea died on 13 Jun 1840 (per Sellers). There are a couple of Marion County Equity Rolls that give a very good outline of William's family, and apparently he left a Will dated 1838, proven 1840. I have not seen it, but it is referenced in the Equity records. The records do confirm that John C. Bethea is a half brother to all the other heirs. (Roll # 283, and # 287, "Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", by Lucille Utley, page 90-91, 92) William Bethea's Will dated 4 Jul 1838 names wife Mary, sons Levi, William, Francis, James, Evander and John C. Bethea. Daughters: Rebecca, Apsley, Mary, Catherine and Sarah Ann. Also mentions brother Elisha Bethea. (Probate Roll # 64, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume One", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 52). Charity Crawford was born 8 June 1775 or 1776 (based on information given in an equity case) in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). Charity is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his 1816 Will. Her birth date is known because on 6 Jan 1840, Charity stated that she "will be 64 or 65 8 June next". This means that she didn't know her exact age, but she did know her birth date. If she were to be 64 that next June 8th, then she was born 8 June 1776, or if 65, then 8 Jun 1775. (Roll # 28, "Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", page 8, by Lucille Utley) Charity was apparently home with her parents for the 1790 census (no ages given). In her father's will, she was named as daughter "Charity Porter", showing she married a Mr. Porter. Probate and other records prove his name was Abijah Porter. Charity married Abijah Porter in Marion Dist, SC, sometime before ca 1802 or thereabouts. They may have married as early as the 1790's. I'm having trouble narrowing it down any better than that because I have not yet found Abijah Porter on either the 1800 or 1810 census. Charity did not seem to be home with her parents for the 1800 census, (unless enumerated in the age 10-15 group, born ca 1784/90, which is close, but not a good match), so I suspect she was already married to Abijah Porter by then. I have not found who Abijah Porter's parents were, nor an approximate birth date for him. In any event, it is proven that Abijah Porter and Charity Crawford were married, though exactly when is unclear, though I believe before 1800. (Other records show they were married no later than 1807). I did not find Abijah Porter listed on the 1800 census in Marion District, SC. On 16 Jan 1800, "A. Porter" (most likely Abijah) and Elizabeth Crawford (don't know who she is) witnessed a deed from George McLeod Gibson of Camden Dist, SC to Joseph Bass of Marion. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 257, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 28 Jan 1801, Abijah Porter and Charles Stewart witnessed a deed between William and Mary Lewis to James Crawford (probably James Sr). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 320, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 8 Aug 1801 Thomas Godbold sold Abijah Porter Lot # 7 in Gilesboro (now Marion) and Lot # 9 and Lot # 20. Witnesses were: David Godbold, Thomas Godbold, Samuel Cooper. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 361, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 20 Apr 1806 "A. Porter" and Thomas Gainey witnessed a deed from William Keefe Jr to his four children John, William, Lewis and Elizabeth. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 242, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 14 Mar 1807 Abijah Porter sold those Lots in Gilesboro to Samuel S. Savage. Charity Porter also signed the deed as wife of Abijah Porter. Witnesses were Gabriel G. Glaze, David Godbold and H. G. Fladger. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 362, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 21 Mar 1807 Abijah Porter sold 500 acres to James Leggett. The land was on Northwest side of Catfish. Witnesses were: Gabriel G. Glaze, and Henry Foxworth. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 75, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) I did not find Abijah Porter listed on the 1810 census in Marion District, SC. On 7 Jun 1811, Abijah Porter and Bud Pace witnessed a deed from James and Mary Wright of Charleston District, to Macharina Crawford of "same place" (she was widow of Levi Crawford). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 25, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 22 Nov 1817, James and Rachel Crawford, John and Martha Gasque and Abjiah and Charity Porter sold land to John Tart, selling "tract known by name of Slake Mash & Horse Pineland, being 2 tracts one of 100a the other 200a". These were three of the heirs of James Crawford, deceased the deed does not say this though). Witnesses were John Tart (Jr presumably) and John Owens. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 69, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) Abijah Porter made his Will on 23 Feb 1819. He named his wife Charity, and son John Porter and James Crawford Porter, and mentioned other children, but no names were given. It was proven on 4 Nov 1819. (Probate Roll # 637, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 12-13). Abijah Porter was dead by 4 Nov 1819, for on that date, a warrant of Appraisement was issued for his estate. (Probate Roll # 637, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 12-13). On 22 Nov 1819, an estate sale was held for his estate, with Charity Porter, James Crawford (brother-in-law) and others listed as purchasers. (Marion Dist, SC Sales Book A page 102, as published in the "Pee Dee Queue") Charity Porter was listed on the 1820 census (though listed as "Charlott Porter"). This census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who her neighbors were. She was the only Porter in Marion in 1820. 1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 64 Charlott Porter 11110-02101 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) John PORTER (1802/04) son 1 Male(s) 16-17 (1802-1804) * 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) James C. PORTER (1806/07) son 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Hugh H. PORTER (1815) son 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Charity CRAWFORD Porter (1775/76) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Daughter? Sister? (1775/94) --> gone by 1830 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Daughter? (1804/10) --> gone by 1830 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Harriet PORTER (1811/12) daughter Daughter? (1815/20) On 1 Jan 1821, James Crawford (her brother) and Charity Porter bound themselves to Peter McKeller for $2000. This deed states that McKeller had purchased land that belonged to her husband Abijah Porter containing 612 acres (which is listed below, dated 5 Feb 1821, which is after this deed, so some of the dates here are messed up apparently). The deed stipulated that if they could make lawful title to the land by 1 Jan 1822, then the obligation would be voided. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 186, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 5 Feb 1821 a deed was made where some of Abijah's land was sold by the Sheriff for debt. Henry Davis, Sheriff, sold to Peter McKeller, 612 acres in Hays Swamp, North East side of Little Peedee River. According to the deed, Abijah Porter was indebted to Arthur Bird for $47, and judgment was made to get the money out of the lands of Abijah Porter. The deed also stated the land was "whereon Mrs. Porter at time the levy was made lived". In other words, it looks like her home place was sold out from under her for her husbands debts. The deed dated 1 Jan 1821 is pertinent to this deed, but I'm not sure what the final result was. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 22, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) Charity Porter was listed on the 1830 census in Marion Dist, SC. This census was alphabetical, so I don't know who her neighbors were. She was the only Porter in Marion District in 1830. 1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 41 Charity Porter 0010200000000-0111010000000 Analysis: 2 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) John PORTER (1802/04) son James C. PORTER (1806/07) son 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Hugh H. PORTER (1815) son 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Charity CRAWFORD Porter (1775/76) wd/o Abijah 1 Female(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Harriet PORTER (1811/12) daughter 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Daughter? (1815/20) 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Granddaughter? Niece? (1820/25) Charity Porter was not listed on the 1840 census, but I believe she was living with her son Hugh Porter in Marion District. 1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1840 Marion Dist, SC pg 158 Hugh Porter 0002000000000-0000100100000 Analysis: 2 Male(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Hugh H. PORTER (1815) Brother? Brother-in-law? 1 Female(s) 50-59 (1780-1790) Charity CRAWFORD Porter (1775/76) mother 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Sarah EXUM Porter (1816/17) daughter On 6 Jan 1840, Hugh Porter and wife brought an Equity suit against Larry Cain, administrator of William Exum, deceased pertaining to the Exum estate. This case gave a record of Hugh Porter's family, stating he was a son of Abijah and Charity Porter, and also giving his birth date and the names of his siblings (William Harley, John, James, Harriet, Olivia, Stephen, and Emma, deceased. The record stated that Hugh Humphrey Porter was born Jan 7, 1815 and was the youngest child. The record also stated Charity Porter's brother was named James Crawford and that she would be 64 or 65 years old on the next June 8th. ("Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", Roll # 28, page 8, by Lucille Utley) Charity Porter made her Will on 3 Feb 1846, naming "friend John C. Bethea and William H. Crawford" (both of these were her nephews), and son James Porter, son Hugh Porter, daughter Harriett Gasque, daughter Elizabeth Flowers, grandsons Nicholas and Hugh Porter, sons of James; daughter Olivia Barfield. She also left Leonard Brown one dollar, but no relationship was stated. The Will was proven on 12 Nov 1846, so she was dead by that date. (Probate Roll # 1153 1/2, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 27). By 1850, only their sons James and Hugh Porter were in Marion District. Daughter Harriet was still in Marion. I don't know about the rest. Elizabeth Crawford was born ca 1775/84 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). Elizabeth is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his 1816 Will. Elizabeth was apparently home with her parents for the 1790 census (no ages given). In her father's will, she was named as daughter "Elizabeth Tart", showing she married a Mr. Tart. Probate and other records prove his name was John Tart. She married John Tart between 1790 and ca 1797. John was born ca 1770/74, and was a son of Enos Tart and Sarah Smith. This is proven by the Will of Enos Tart Sr and by other records, I believe. Sellers wrote a little about John and Elizabeth Tart's family. He said:
On 27 Feb 1795 John Tart and Thomas Waters witnessed a deed from John and Elizabeth Sanders to Enos Tart. When Elizabeth relinquished her dower rights for this deed on 7 Apr 1804, Enos Tart was already dead then, so she relinquished to his heirs, of which she named "Mary Crawford" (daughter of Enos who married one of the other men named James Crawford). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 190, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 9 Dec 1797, John Tart and Enos Tart Jr (his brother) witnessed a deed from John Sanders to Enos Tart (Sr). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 178, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) John Tart was listed on the 1800 census in Marion Dist, SC. He was listed next to Willis Finklea and Samson Runnels. His father Enos Tart was just a few houses away. No Crawfords were close by. 1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 796 John Tart 20010-11100-0-2 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) John TART (1770/74) s/o Enos 2 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) James R. TART (1796/97) son Son? (1790/1800) --> gone by 1810, unless 1800/10 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Elizabeth CRAWFORD Tart (1775/84) wife 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Sister? Sister-in-law? (1784/90) --> gone 1810 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Daughter? (1794/1800) On 13 Feb 1802, John Tart registered his "mark" (for livestock) as "an under square in the Right Ear and half moon in the left Ear and his Brand is J T in two separate letters". (Marion Co, SC Deed Book B, page 176, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 21 Dec 1805, Enos Tart (either John's father or brother) sold John Tart 460 acres East side of Great Pee Dee River. Witnesses were Hugh McCallum and William Bethea. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 258, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 22 Jan 1807 Sary Tart (John's mother) sold him 150 acres on North East side of Catfish. Witnesses were Archebald Kerby, and Silas Beverly. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 135, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 22 Jan 1808 John and Elizabeth Tart sold land to John Deer. The land was 159 acres on a fork of creek North East side of Catfish. (The same land purchased from Sary Tart in 1807). Witnesses were James Crawford (father-in-law), and Charles Meloy. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 137, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On the same day (22 Jan 1808) John Tart (and father-in-law James Crawford) witnessed a deed from Charles Meloy to John Deer. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D, page 136, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) John Tart was listed on the 1810 census in Marion Dist, SC. He was next door to his father-in-law James Crawford. 1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 83 John Tart 21010-41010-0-6 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) John TART (1770/74) s/o Enos 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) James R. TART (1796/97) son 2 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Son? (1802/04) Son? (1802/04) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Elizabeth CRAWFORD Tart (1775/84) wife 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Daughter? (1794/1800) 4 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Daughter? (1800/04) Daughter? (1804/10) Daughter? (1804/10) Catherine TART (1809/10) daughter John Tart was listed on the 1811 Marion tax list, and taxed $2.10. On 21 Sep 1816 Nathan Tart (John's brother) sold John Tart 100 acres including the "Mill and Mill Pond". Witnesses were Enos Tart (their brother?) and Thomas Jones. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 376, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 22 Nov 1817, James and Rachel Crawford, John and Martha Gasque and Abjiah and Charity Porter sold land to John Tart, selling "tract known by name of Slake Mash & Horse Pineland, being 2 tracts one of 100a the other 200a". These were three of the heirs of James Crawford, deceased the deed does not say this though). Witnesses were John Tart* (don't know who this is) and John Owens. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 69, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) The above deed shows that there was another John Tart of age as of 1817. I'm not sure what his connection to this John Tart might be. Could be his son, or nephew. He was born ca 1800/10 (per 1830 census). On 8 Dec 1817 John Tart and John Tart Jr witnessed a deed from Keatley Barfield to Nathan Tart (John Sr's brother). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 180, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 4 Jul 1818 James and Rachel Crawford (John Tart's brother-in-law) sold John Tart 300 acres on Gum Swamp, north side of Great Peedee river. Witnesses were Isom Moody, Newel Drew and Enos Tart. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book H, page 1, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) John Tart was listed on the 1820 census in Marion District. This census was alphabetical, so I don't know who his neighbors were. There was only one John Tart listed, so I'm not sure where John Jr was. 1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 67 John Tart 302401-23210 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1775) John TART (1770/74) s/o Enos 4 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) James R. TART (1796/97) son --> gone 1830 Son? (1794/1800) --> gone 1830 Son? (1802/04) --> gone 1830 Son? (1802/04) --> gone 1830 2 Male(s) 16-17 (1802-1804) * 3 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Son? (1810/15) Son? (1810/15) Son? (1815/20) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Elizabeth CRAWFORD Tart (1775/80) wife 2 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Daughter? (1794/1800) --> gone 1830 Daughter? (1800/04) --> gone 1830 3 Female(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Daughter? (1804/10) --> gone 1830 Daughter? (1804/10) --> gone 1830 Catherine TART (1809/10) --> gone 1830 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Daughter? (1815/20) Daughter? (1815/20) On 5 Jun 1820, John and Martha Gasque (John Tart's brother and sister-in-law) sold John Tart several tracts of land totaling 632 acres between Great Peedee River and Gum Swamp. Witnesses were: Enos Tart, Mary Tart and Newit Drew. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 373, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) John Tart was listed on the 1824 Marion tax list, and taxed $8.73. It would appear that Elizabeth Crawford Tart died sometime before 1827, and that John Tart married again, to Nancy --- (maiden name unknown). (I'm basing this on his wife "Nancy" being named in his 1827 will). John Tart was listed on the 1830 census in Marion District. This census was alphabetical, so I don't know who his neighbors were. John Jr was listed also, in the age 20-29 category (born ca 1800/10), so he could be a son of John Sr, or a nephew at least. 1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 48 John Tart Sr 0012001100000-0020000100000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 50-59 (1770-1780) John TART (1770/74) s/o Enos 1 Male(s) 40-49 (1780-1790) Brother? Brother-in-law? 2 Male(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Son? (1810/15) Son? (1810/15) 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Son? (1815/20) 1 Female(s) 50-59 (1770-1780) Nancy --- Tart (1770/80) wife 2 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Daughter? (1815/20) Daughter? (1815/20) John Tart made his Will on 21 Jul 1827 in Marion Dist, SC naming wife and children. It was proven in court on 9 Feb 1833, so he died sometime between the 1830 census (June) and February 9th, 1833. The Will has been transcribed and is online at the Marion Co, SC GenWeb pages. Since the Will is already transcribed, here are the family members noted:
He appointed his son James Tart as executor. Witnesses were Enos Tart and Peter Bird. The Will was also given in the Probate records for John Tart. (Probate Roll # 760, published in "Probate Records, Marion County, South Carolina Volume Two", by Lucille Utley, Danny Smith, 1985, page 99-100). On 23 Mar 1833, an Estate sale was held for John Tart, deceased. The several purchasers included Mahalalel Crawford (a possible nephew) and others. (Marion Co, SC Sales Book A page 219, as published in the "Pee Dee Queue"). Although his children were named in his Will, I have not yet been able to find most of them in other records. Sellers mentioned one daughter married Joseph Bird, another Hugh Bird, and another a "Malloy". More research is needed to figure out who was who. None of his sons (except James Tart) were still in Marion as of 1850. Martha Crawford was born ca 1780/90 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). Martha is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his 1816 Will. In her father's will, she was named as daughter "Martha Gasque", showing she married a Mr. Gasque. Probate and other records prove his name was John Gasque. John Gasque was born ca 1770/74, and according to Sellers, was a son of Samuel Gasque. Here is what Sellers said about this family:
I'm not sure when John Gasque and Martha Crawford married. There were several men named John Gasque in early Marion records, so I'm not sure I have sorted them all out correctly. This John (who married Martha) was not the first of that name in the area. It is also possible (per census records) that this John Gasque was married previous to his marriage to Martha Crawford. The 1790 census shows a "John Gasque" in the area, but I don't believe that is the same John. In 1790, he apparently had 1 son and 1 daughter. He was still in Marion for the 1800 census, showing him born ca 1755/74, with a wife in the same age group, and one son and one daughter, both born ca 1784/90 with no other children. I'm fairly sure that this John is not the John I am interested in. On 28 Sep 1797, John Gasque and Samuel Gasque Jr and Absalom Herenton witnessed a deed from Nathan Evans to Thomas Evans. I'm not sure which of the two John Gasques this is. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C, page 60, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 10 May 1798, Henry Flowers sold John Gasque 150 acres on North East side of Catfish. I'm not sure which of the two John Gasques this is. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book A, page 28, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) On 21 Nov 1799 John Gasque, Ann Gasque and Thomas Godbold Sr witnessed a deed from Joseph and Mary Jones to Henry Gasque. I'm not sure which of the two John Gasques this is. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book A, page 30, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) John Gasque was listed on the 1800 census in Marion District, and I'm reasonably sure that is the John we are interested in. He was next door to Osborne Lane (Martha's Uncle). 1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 459/803 John Gasque 11010-10010-0-0 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) John GASQUE (1770/74) 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Son? (1784/90) --> gone by 1810 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Son? (1794/1800) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) First Wife? 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Daughter (1790/1800) --> gone by 1810 Just in case I have latched on to the wrong entry, here is the other John Gasque from 1800. He was next to Benjamin Davis Sr and William Baker. It is obvious this one is the same one from the 1790 census. 1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 780 John Gasque 01010-01010-0-0 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) John GASQUE 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Son? (1784/90) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Wife? 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Daughter? (1784/90) On 5 Nov 1808, John Gasque and D. Rowell Sr witnessed a deed from Josiah Lewis of Horry to John Davis Sr of Marion. I'm not sure which of the two John Gasques this is. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book E, page 37, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996) In -- Jan 1809 Elizabeth Delany of Marion sold 100 acres to John Gasque, land on North East side of Greet Peedee River. Witnesses were James Crawford and Silas Beverly. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 437, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) There were two John Gasques on the 1810 census also, and they were almost identical with their enumerations. This makes it nearly impossible to determine which was which (though I strongly suspect the second entry is for John and Martha). The first one was listed between Esther Barfield and Christopher Dew. The second John Gasque was listed between William Shaw and Jesse Moody. Here are both: 1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 79B John Gasque 31010-10100-0-1 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) John GASQUE 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Son? (1794/1800) 3 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Son? Son? Son? 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1784-1794) Wife? 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Daughter? 1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 85B John Gasque 31010-10010-0-1 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) John GASQUE (1775/80) 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Son? (1794/1800) --> gone 1820 3 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Son? (1802/04) Son? (1804/10) Samuel GASQUE (1806/07) son 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Martha CRAWFORD Gasque (1780/84) wife 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Daughter? (1804/10) On 7 Mar 1814, John Dozier of Williamsburg Dist, SC sold land to John Gasque. It was 810 acres on North East Side of Big Peedee on Gum Swamp, bordering James Crawford and Cade Godbold. Witnesses were: Matthew Allen, Loveless Gasque and Enos Tart. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F, page 439, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 22 Nov 1817, James and Rachel Crawford, John and Martha Gasque and Abjiah and Charity Porter sold land to John Tart, selling "tract known by name of Slake Mash & Horse Pineland, being 2 tracts one of 100a the other 200a". These were three of the heirs of James Crawford, deceased the deed does not say this though). Witnesses were John Tart and John Owens. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 69, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) By 1820 only one John Gasque remained in Marion District. Unfortunately this census was alphabetical, so I don't know who his neighbors were. 1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 59 John Gasque 121110-21010 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) John GASQUE (1775/80) 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Son? (1802/04) 1 Male(s) 16-17 (1802-1804) * 2 Male(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Son? (1804/10) Samuel GASQUE (1806/07) son 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) James C. GASQUE (1812/13) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Martha CRAWFORD Gasque (1780/84) wife 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Daughter? (1804/10) 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Ann GASQUE (1814/15) daughter Caroline L. GASQUE (1818/19) daughter On 8 Mar 1820, Jesse and Martha Legett of Marion District, sold land to John Gasque. 199 acres on Catfish Swamp. Witnesses were: John G. Smith, Francis A. Wayne. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 149, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 5 Jun 1820, John and Martha Gasque sold 632 acres to John Tart (their brother-in-law). The land was described as being between Great Peedee River and Gum Swamp, and was made up of 4 tracts. Witnesses were Enos Tart, Mary Tart and Newit Drew. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 373, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-18231", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) John Gasque was listed on the 1830 census in Marion District. This census was alphabetical. 1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 20 John Gasque 1001000100000-0220001000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 50-59 (1770-1780) John GASQUE (1775/80) 1 Male(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) James C. GASQUE (1812/13) --> gone 1840 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Son? (1825/30) 1 Female(s) 40-49 (1780-1790) Martha CRAWFORD Gasque (1780/84) wife 2 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Ann GASQUE (1814/15) daughter Caroline L. GASQUE (1818/19) daughter 2 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Amanda GASQUE (1821/22) daughter Daughter? (1820/25) --> gone 1840
John Gasque was listed on the 1840 census in Marion Dist, SC between Henry Davis and Jesse Sparkman. He was listed as John Sr, indicating another John Gasque was of age by then (though no other John was listed on the census in 1840 unless "J. W. Gasque" was a "John"). 1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1840 Marion Dist, SC pg 143 John Gasque Sr 0010000010000-1000100100000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 60-69 (1770-1780) John GASQUE (1775/80) 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Son? (1825/30) 1 Female(s) 50-59 (1780-1790) Martha CRAWFORD Gasque (1780/84) wife 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Ann GASQUE (1814/15) daughter 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Frances GASQUE (1837/38) Grand-daughter It appears that both John Gasque and Martha Crawford Gasque died in the 1840's in Marion Dist, SC. An Equity case dated 7 Feb 1859 brought by William Evans, shows that John Gasque was dead by then and that he was the father of Samuel Gasque and James C. Gasque and Jehu Gasque. (Roll # 326, "Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls", page 104, by Lucille Utley) The above equity record does not show all the heirs of John Gasque. I have not yet found any such record, though one might exist somewhere. Sellers mentioned several of them, but census records show there were others, yet unidentified. James Crawford was born ca 1784/90 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC). James is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his 1816 Will. James Crawford (Jr) married Rachel Nevils ca 1810/15 in Marion Dist, SC. See their own page for additional information. Unknown Daughter (1784/90). James Crawford had an apparent daughter this age with him for the 1800 census (and probably in 1790, though no ages were given for that one). I don't know who this might have been. She was not with him in 1810, so possibly married or dead by then. She was not named in his 1816 Will. Unknown Daughter (1784/90). James Crawford had an apparent daughter this age with him for the 1800 census (and probably in 1790, though no ages were given for that one). I don't know who this might have been. She was not with him in 1810, so possibly married or dead by then. She was not named in his 1816 Will. Unknown Son (1790/94). James Crawford had an apparent son this age with him for the 1800 census I don't know who this might have been. He was still with him in 1810, but was not named in his 1816 Will. He could have died between 1810 and 1816, or perhaps not been a son at all, but a grandson or a nephew or unrelated. Unknown Son (1794/1800). James Crawford had an apparent son this age with him for the 1800 census I don't know who this might have been. He was still with him in 1810, but was not named in his 1816 Will. He could have died between 1810 and 1816, or perhaps not been a son at all, but a grandson or a nephew or unrelated. Sally Crawford was born ca 1799/1800 in Marion District, SC. Sally is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his 1816 Will. She was named "Sally" which is usually a nickname for "Sarah", but interestingly, she also has a proven sister named "Sarah Ann". Census records show Sally listed as "Sarah" in 1850 and 1860. Sally was apparently home with her parents for the 1810 census, listed in the "under 10" age group (born ca 1800/10). Sally was listed as a "Crawford" in her father's Will (1816), and mentioned as one of his three youngest daughters, so she was still single as of 1816. Sally Crawford married Barfield Moody ca 1816/20 in Marion Dist, SC. Barfield Moody was born ca 1795/96 and is a proven son of Charles Moody. This marriage is proven by deed records and was also mentioned by Sellers:
Sellers mentions Barfield Moody numerous times and stated he was a Magistrate and a surveyor. He also gave a more detailed profile of the family:
On 15 Apr 1818 Barfield Moody sold 100 acres to John Huggins Sr, land on South side of Little Peedee River. Witnesses were Lewis Mares and John Lee. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page 143, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 23 Apr 1818 Barfield Moody sold 50 acres to Lewis Mares, land on South Side of Little Peedee River. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book H, page 118, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 10 Jun 1818, Joseph Rogers of Marion District, sold land to Barfield Moody. It was 150 acres (no physical description). Witnesses were Lazarus Lee, Joseph Melvin, and John Lee. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page 65, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 14 Aug 1818 Solomon Gale sold Barfield Moody 50 acres on Back Swamp. Witnesses were Samuel Johnson and Lazarus Lee. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page 119, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 27 Aug 1818 Barfield Moody sold 50 acres to John Newsom, land on Back Swamp. Witnesses were: Elly Gasque and Stephen Grantham. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book G, page 118, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 4 Mar 1819, Salathiel Moody sold slaves to "B. Moody", being Negro men Simon and Jacob and Negro girl Mariah "all under age 45 & over 8 years old". Witnessed by James Stackhouse (Barfield's brother-in-law). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 133, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 16 Nov 1819, John R. Windham of Marlborough District sold 246 acres to Barfield Moody of Marion District. This was his (Windham) part of the estate of James Crawford, deceased as willed to his "3 youngest daughters Sarah, Ann, and Sarah Ann Crawford", on North East side of Catfish. Witnessed by James Stackhouse and Jesse Moody. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 133, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) Barfield Moody was listed on the 1820 census in Marion Dist, SC. This census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who his neighbors were. There was an older male with the family, who might be Barfield's father, or some other older relative. 1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 62 Barfield Moody 100101-00100 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Father? (bef 1775) --> gone by 1830 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Barfield MOODY (1795/96) 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) William H. MOODY (1819/20) son 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Sally CRAWFORD Moody (1799/1800) wife On 1 Jan 1822, James and Sarah Ann Stackhouse sold 246 acres to Barfield Moody, this being the land willed from Sarah Ann's father James Crawford to her, on the East side of Catfish, "it being my part of land where B. Moody lives". Witnesses were Gadi Crawford (son of Hardy Crawford) and David Godbold. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 151, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) Barfield Moody was listed on the 1830 census in Marion District. This census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who his neighbors were. He had another male with him his own age, who could be a brother of his, or some other relative. 1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 34 Barfield Moody 1110020000000-1100100000000 Analysis: 2 Male(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Barfield MOODY (1795/96) Brother? (1790/1800) --> gone by 1840 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) William H. MOODY (1819/20) son 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Son? (1820/21) 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Evander J. MOODY (1824/25) son 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Sally CRAWFORD Moody (1799/1800) wife 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Sarah Ann MOODY (1820/25) daughter 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Daughter? (1825/30) Barfield Moody was listed on the 1840 census in Marion District. There were several "extra" people with him this year, whether relatives or not, I can't say. He was listed between Asa Johnson and Benjamin Sweat. 1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1840 Marion Dist, SC pg 161 B. Moody 2002301000000-1212010000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 40-49 (1790-1800) Barfield MOODY (1795/96) 3 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) William H. MOODY (1819/20) son Nephew? (1810/20) * Not in 1830 Nephew? (1810/20) * Not in 1830 2 Male(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) William H. MOODY (1820/21) son Evander J. MOODY (1824/25) son 2 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Robert B. MOODY (1837/38) son Thomas C. MOODY (1839/40) son 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Sally CRAWFORD Moody (1799/1800) wife 2 Female(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Sarah Ann MOODY (1820/25) Niece? (1820/25) * Not in 1830 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Daughter? (1825/30) 2 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Elizabeth MOODY (1831/32) daughter Louisa MOODY (1833/34) daughter 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Julia MOODY (1835/36) daughter Barfield Moody and family were listed on the 1850 census in Marion Dist, SC. They were next door to William P. Campbell (c1811) and Levi Bethea.
1850 MARION DIST, SC Page 99 House/Family # 1484/1490 MOODY BARFIELD 54 M W FARMER 3000 SC 1795/1796 MOODY SARAH 50 F W SC 1799/1800 MOODY ELIZABETH 18 F W SC 1831/1832 MOODY LOUISA 16 F W SC 1833/1834 MOODY JULIA 14 F W SC 1835/1836 MOODY ROBERT 12 M W SC 1837/1838 MOODY THOMAS 10 M W SC 1839/1840 MOODY ALBERT 8 M W SC 1841/1842 Barfield Moody died on 7 Apr 1860 (per Sellers) in Marion Dist, SC. Sarah Crawford Moody was listed as head of a large household on the 1860 census. Other than her children, her household contained many people who's relationship to her is unknown. One of those listed (Albert Crawford) was a grandson, but the rest are yet unidentified. They seemed to be in what later became Marion Township.
1860 MARION DIST, SC Page 24 House/Family # 349/ 349 -- MARION Twp MOODY SARAH 53 F W FARMER 3000 10000 SC 1806/1807 MOODY JULIA 25 F W SC 1834/1835 MOODY ROBERT 24 M W FARMER SC 1835/1836 MOODY THOMAS 22 M W CLERK OF COURT SC 1837/1838 MOODY ALBERT 18 M W SC 1841/1842 CRAWFORD ALBERT 13 M W SC 1846/1847 SUGGS P A 13 M W SC 1846/1847 WOODWARD ELIZABETH 50 F W SC 1809/1810 WOODWARD MARTHA 27 F W SC 1832/1833 WOODWARD ELIZABETH 20 F W SC 1839/1840 WOODWARD MARY F 17 F W SC 1842/1843 WOODWARD JULIA 13 H O SC 1846/1847 HODGE JOHN 22 M W FARM LABOR SC 1837/1838 HODGE BURNA? 20 M W FARM LABOR SC 1839/1840 TURNER LINDSAY 18 M W FARM LABOR SC 1841/1842 In 1870, Sarah Moody was living with Nathan and Mary Rodgers, relationship to them is unknown. They were in Marion County, in Marion Township.
1870 MARION CO, SC Page House/Family # 101/ 101--MARION Twp RODGERS NATHAN 46 M W FARMER SC 1823/1824 RODGERS MARY 32 F W SC 1837/1838 RODGERS WILSON 19 M W FARM LABOR SC 1850/1851 RODGERS ROBERT 12 M W SC 1857/1858 RODGERS SMITHY 10 M W SC 1859/1860 RODGERS RHODA 8 F W SC 1861/1862 RODGERS CELIA 6 F W SC 1863/1864 RODGERS THOMAS 5 M W SC 1864/1865 RODGERS ALBERT 2 M W SC 1867/1868 RODGERS FERDINAND 1 M W SC 1868/1869 MOODY SARAH 70 F W SC 1799/1800 I did not find Sally Crawford Moody on the 1880 census, so she probably died ca 1870/80. Sellers gave a fairly good accounting of Barfield and Sally's children and who they married. Nancy Crawford was born ca 1800/04 in Marion District, SC. Nancy is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his 1816 Will. She was named "Nancy" which is rendered in some records as "Ann" (they were nicknames for each other, though in some cases a person could be named "Nancy Ann"). Nancy was apparently home with her parents for the 1810 census, listed in the "under 10" age group (born ca 1800/10). Nancy was listed as a "Crawford" in her father's Will (1816), and mentioned as one of his three youngest daughters, so she was still single as of 1816. It looks as though Nancy married John R. Windham of neighboring Marlborough District, SC. My reason for believing this is that John R. Windham was named in the James Crawford estate records as having been paid from the estate (though not specifically named as an "heir"), and that he sold land that was "his part" of the James Crawford Estate as given to James' three youngest daughters. This later record (given below) seems to strongly suggest that he was married to one of the three daughters, but does not specifically say so. John R. Windham was born ca 1794/1804 (per 1820 census), possibly in Marlboro District. I don't know who his parents were, nor what his middle initial of "R" stood for. John R. Windham and Nancy Crawford would have married between 1816 and 1819 in Marion District, SC. They apparently went back to Marlboro after marriage. On 16 Nov 1819, John R. Windham of Marlborough District sold 246 acres to Barfield Moody (his brother-in-law) of Marion District. This was his (Windham) part of the estate of James Crawford, deceased as willed to his "3 youngest daughters Sarah, Ann, and Sarah Ann Crawford", on North East side of Catfish. Witnessed by James Stackhouse and Jesse Moody. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 133, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) The above deed shows that John R. Windham was an heir to the estate of James Crawford, specifically that part going to daughters Sarah (Sally), Ann (Nancy) and Sarah Ann Crawford. This suggests that he was married to one of those daughters. Other records prove who Sarah and Sarah Ann were married to, so that leaves Nancy (Ann) as the only one that could be John's wife. I say this in this roundabout way, because I have not found absolute proof that he was married to Nancy Crawford, but it sure seems to be the case. John R. Windham was listed on the 1820 census in Marlboro District, SC. 1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1820 Marlboro Dist, SC pg 84 John R. Windham 100100-00100 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) John R. WINDHAM (1794/1804) s/o ? 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Son? 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Nancy CRAWFORD Windham (1800/04) wife I did not find John R. Windham (nor any Windhams) in 1830 Marlboro Dist, SC, nor did I find John elsewhere. I found a couple of Johns in other states, including Alabama (where many folks from this part of SC went in this timeframe), but I don't know which of them might be this same John. In 1840 there was a "John R. Windham" in Pickens Co, Alabama. I don't know if it this same person, but it sure could be. There was also a "John Windham" in Marion Dist, SC in 1840. He was born ca 1790/1800 which fits for John R. Windham (1794/1804), but the one in Marion had no wife with him (she could have died before 1840). There were no Windham's in 1850 Marion Dist, SC. There was a John Windham (c1798) in 1850 Williamsburg Dist, SC, he was an apparent widower. He could be the same one from 1840 Marion or one of the several Johns from Darlington District. The "John R" from 1840 Pickens Co, AL was no longer there for the 1850 census, though other Windhams were there in 1850. More research is need for this branch of the family. Sarah Ann Crawford was born ca 1804/10 in Marion District, SC. Sarah Ann is a proven child of James Crawford, as named in his 1816 Will. She was named "Sarah Ann" (per several sources) but interestingly, she also has a proven sister named "Sarah" a. k. a. "Sally". In those days, I have found this sort of seeming name duplication rarely, but usually only when there is an "Ann" attached to the name. For example "Sarah" and "Sarah Ann" would be considered two different names, such as "Mary" and "Mary Ann" being different. Though it certainly does cause some confusion! Sarah Ann was apparently home with her parents for the 1810 census, listed in the "under 10" age group (born ca 1800/10). Sarah Ann was listed as a "Crawford" in her father's Will (1816), and mentioned as one of his three youngest daughters, so she was still single as of 1816. Sarah Ann Crawford married James Stackhouse sometime between 1816 and 1820. I suspect they were married already by 1819 based on James witnessing several of his brothers-in-laws deeds that year. James was born ca 1794/1804 (per 1820 census), probably in Marion District. I don't know who his parents were. On 13 Jan 1819, James Stackhouse (and Charles Moody and Salathiel Moody) witnessed a deed from Charles Moody Sr to his son Thomas Moody for land on Buck Swamp. (Charles Moody Sr was the father of Barfield Moody, who was James Stackhouse's brother-in-law). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book H, page 115, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 4 Mar 1819, James Stackhouse witnessed a deed from Salathiel Moody to B. Moody (Barfield Moody) for three slaves. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 133, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) On 16 Nov 1819 James Stackhouse (and Jesse Moody) witnessed a deed from John R. Windham of Marlborough Dist (his brother-in-law) to Barfield Moody (also his brother-in-law). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I, page 133, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) James Stackhouse was listed on the 1820 census in Marion Dist, SC. This census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who his neighbors were. 1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1820 Marion Dist, SC pg - James Stackhouse 000100-01000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) James STACKHOUSE (1794/1804) 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Sarah Ann CRAWFORD Stackhouse (1804/10) wife On 1 Jan 1822, James and Sarah Ann Stackhouse sold 246 acres to Barfield Moody, this being the land willed from Sarah Ann's father James Crawford to her, on the East side of Catfish, "it being my part of land where B. Moody lives". Witnesses were Gadi Crawford (son of Hardy Crawford) and David Godbold. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K, page 151, from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997) The above deed was the last record I found for them in Marion. I suspect they moved away somewhere. They were not in Marion for the 1830, 1840 or 1850 census. I did not find James Stackhouse on the 1830 census. He was not in Marion, nor elsewhere as far as I've found. There was a James in Ohio, but probably not this same one. In 1840, I found a James Stackhouse in Hinds Co, MS, but I don't know if he is the same James or not. I don't have the enumerations yet. I did not find James Stackhouse listed on the 1850 census. More research is needed for this family. Researcher ListPersons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):
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