Richard S. Grant (1780/84-aft 1840) of Marlboro Co., SC

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• 26 Feb 2009 New page by Marty Grant, relationship unknown.

I don't know where he was born, though probably in South or North Carolina somewhere. I don't know who his parents were. He may be related to Mary (---) Grant (c1755/74) of Marlboro, though I don't think she is his mother, but she could be. He could be an older brother to Malachi Grant (c1790) of Marlboro, but that is far from proven.

Richard would have been about 6 to 10 years old by the time of the 1790 census, so still at home with his parents. There were no Grants in Marlboro Dist., SC in 1790 or close by either.

In 1800 Richard would have been about 16 to 20 years old, so probably not on his own yet. Mary Grant (c1755/74) was the only Grant in Marlboro that year. She had one apparent son born ca 1784/90. That is close, but is it Richard? No way to be certain without additional evidence. I tend to think it isn't Richard, but I could be wrong.

Richard is listed on the 1810 census in Marlboro. He is the only white in the household, but there are four "free colored" persons living with him, and also four slaves. The "free colored" persons could be his wife and children, or perhaps hired laborers instead. Unfortunately in 1810 the free colored column was a lump total with no age or sex distinction, so analysis is nearly impossible. Malachi Grant (c1790) was the only other Grant in Marlboro in 1810.

1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1810 Marlboro Dist., page 131 R. S. Grant 00010-00000-4-4

Analysis:

1 Male 26-44	(1765/1784)	Richard S. Grant (1780/84)

4 Free Colored Persons		1-Wife? Hired laborer?

				2-Child? Hired laborer?

				3-Child? Hired laborer?

				4-Child? Hired laborer?

4 Slaves

Richard is listed on the 1820 census in Marlboro. Once again he and Malachi are the only Grants there. This census is alphabetical so I can't tell if they are neighbors or not. There are some problems with the ages of Richard and his wife, they don't match the 1830 census at all, and in 1830 he had more children than he has here in 1820 including some that should be listed in 1820 if they are his.

1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1820 Marlboro Dist., SC page 75 Richard Grant 000100-20100
Free Colored Persons=0000-0000

Slaves=0000-0000

Analysis:

1 Male 16-25	(1794/1804)	Richard S. Grant (c1780/84)

1 Female 16-25	(1794/1804)	Wife?

2 females 0-9	(1810/1820)	1-Daughter?

				2-Daughter?

Richard is listed on the 1830 census in Marlboro. Malachi is listed too, but not nearby.  There is also a William Grant (1770/80) listed. I don't know how or if he is related to Richard.

1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1830 Marlboro Dist., SC page 57 Richard S. Grant 0110101000000-0111001000000
Free Colored Persons=000000-000000

Slaves=000000-001000

Analysis:

1 Male 40-49	(1780/1790)	Richard S. Grant (1780/84)

1 Male 20-29	(1800/1810)	Son?

1 male 10-14	(1815/1820)	Son?

1 male 5-9	(1820/1825)	Son?

1 Female 40-49	(1780/1790)	Wife? (1780/90)

1 female 15-19	(1810/1815)	Daughter?

1 female 10-14	(1815/1820)	Daughter?

1 female 5-9	(1820/1825)	Daughter?

1 Slave

They are still in Marlboro for the 1840 census. It looks like Mrs. Richard Grant died in the 1830's. He may have remarried, or the oldest woman listed could be a daughter instead.

1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1840 Marlboro Dist., SC page 191 R. S. Grant 0000000100000-0001100000000
Free Colored Persons=000000-000000

Slaves=10000-101000

Analysis:

1 Male 50-59	(1780/1790)	Richard S. Grant (1780/90)

1 Female 20-29	(1810/1820)	Daughter?

1 female 15-19	(1820/1825)	Daughter?

3 Slaves

I wasn't able to find Richard S. Grant on the 1850 census. He may have died in the 1840's or perhaps moved away. I didn't find him elsewhere though.

1. Unknown Child (1800/10)
2. Unknown Child (1800/10)
3. Unknown Son (1800/10)
4. Unknown Daughter (1810/15)
5. Unknown Daughter (1815/20)
6. Unknown Son (1815/20)
7. Unknown Daughter (1820/25)
8. Unknown Son (1820/25)

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