Descendants of William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760 · Descendants of William Alford of...
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1 Descendants of William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760 This genealogy is a work in progress and is expected to contain some errors and omissions. It includes five generations the more recent generations were deliberately omitted to protect the privacy of most of the living. We will be updating the genealogy periodically and will notify AAFA members of the updates in the quarterly. This genealogy contains quotes from the work of Johnny O. Sarvis, Jr. (208.Debbie Lee 4 , 68.Joseph Preston 5 , 10.Arnold Bethel 4 , 3.Daniel 3 , 2.John 2 , 1.William 1 ). Sometime after November 1970 he compiled a work called Famil y History. A copy was furnished to AAFA by member #0703 James Little Alford. It is not known that it was ever published beyond copies for local distribution. Several efforts over the years to reach Johnny Sarvis have failed. Several segments of his work have been imported into this one and each will be credited accordingly. AAFA notes in square [ ] brackets are inserted to clarify some of the items. The following two paragraphs are on the title page: The family currently bearing the name Alford in the United States arises from a long history of educated and well cultured family life. As of 1908, there were 11 family trees in England: The other families had left England around 1640 and account for all the Alford s currently living in the United States. Of those still living in England, the family contains the Honorary Canon of Bristol, the Dean of Canterbury, several Bishops, preachers, teachers, and authors. __ Johnny Sarvis [Some of the above was probably concluded from the work of Rev. Josiah Alford but the conclusions are not correct. AAFA posted the text of Rev. Alford s complete 1908 work at www.alfordassociation.org/afn.htm.] For the sake of future generations, I believe it is necessary to record all available history of our family. __Johnny Sarvis. [AAFA certainly agrees with this and has included much of his work here.] More from the work of Johnny Sarvis: Lodowick Alford - The son of John Aldord, this man was one of the most successful of the Alford family ever to live in the United States. He was born around 1700 A.D. He was married 3 times (presumably due to death) and had 19 children. He and his family were responsible for spreading the Alford name into the Southern United States during the Mid-1700 s. __Johnny Sarvis [Records of St. Peter s Parish Church, New Kent Co., VA and the will of his brother Julius Alford, prove that Lodwick was the son of James Alford not John, The number of wives and children is still uncertain.] While a youngster Lodowick left Boston society and moved into North Carolina, then simply called Carolina. In Edgecombe County, he acquired over 4000 acres by the time he was 61 yrs. old. __Johnny Sarvis [There is no evidence that the Alfords of Boston and those of Virginia were connected. In fact DNA results now prove they are not. Lodwick spent most of his first 30 years in Virginia as proved by church records. He moved to North Carolina from Virginia--not Boston.] William Alford Sr. - This is the Alford line that our people in Horry County,
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Descendants of William Alfordof Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760
This genealogy is a work in progress and is expected to contain some errors and omissions. It includesfive generations � the more recent generations were deliberately omitted to protect the privacy of most ofthe living. We will be updating the genealogy periodically and will notify AAFA members of the updatesin the quarterly.
This genealogy contains quotes from the work of Johnny O. Sarvis, Jr. (208.Debbie Lee4, 68.JosephPreston5, 10.Arnold Bethel4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1). Sometime after November 1970 he compileda work called � Family History. � A copy was furnished to AAFA by member #0703 James Little Alford. Itis not known that it was ever published beyond copies for local distribution. Several efforts over the yearsto reach Johnny Sarvis have failed. Several segments of his work have been imported into this one andeach will be credited accordingly. AAFA notes in square [ ] brackets are inserted to clarify some of theitems. The following two paragraphs are on the title page:
The family currently bearing the name Alford in the United States arises from along history of educated and well cultured family life. As of 1908, there were 11family trees in England: The other families had left England around 1640 andaccount for all the Alford �s currently living in the United States. Of those stillliving in England, the family contains the Honorary Canon of Bristol, the Dean ofCanterbury, several Bishops, preachers, teachers, and authors. � __ Johnny Sarvis[Some of the above was probably concluded from the work of Rev. Josiah Alfordbut the conclusions are not correct. AAFA posted the text of Rev. Alford �scomplete 1908 work at www.alfordassociation.org/afn.htm.]For the sake of future generations, I believe it is necessary to record all availablehistory of our family. � __Johnny Sarvis. [AAFA certainly agrees with this and hasincluded much of his work here.]
More from the work of Johnny Sarvis:
Lodowick Alford - The son of John Aldord, this man was one of the mostsuccessful of the Alford family ever to live in the United States. He was bornaround 1700 A.D. He was married 3 times (presumably due to death) and had 19children. He and his family were responsible for spreading the Alford name intothe Southern United States during the Mid-1700 �s. � __Johnny Sarvis [Records ofSt. Peter �s Parish Church, New Kent Co., VA and the will of his brother JuliusAlford, prove that Lodwick was the son of James Alford � not John, The number ofwives and children is still uncertain.]While a youngster Lodowick left Boston society and moved into North Carolina,then simply called Carolina. In Edgecombe County, he acquired over 4000 acres bythe time he was 61 yrs. old. � __Johnny Sarvis [There is no evidence that theAlfords of Boston and those of Virginia were connected. In fact DNA results nowprove they are not. Lodwick spent most of his first 30 years in Virginia as provedby church records. He moved to North Carolina from Virginia--not Boston.]William Alford Sr. - This is the Alford line that our people in Horry County,
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descended from. Some of his brothers and half-brothers crossed into Horry in thelate 1700 �s. William was the son of Lodwick and Elizabeth Alford. In the will,recorded in Conway Courthouse in 1848 (*see copy) it states that the 300 acres onMaple Swamp originally was granted to William Alford Sr., probably because ofsome service to the crown. William lived his entire life in N.C. __Johnny Sarvis
*The following is a transcript of the document mentioned in the previous paragraph. (To see an extensivecollection of documents collected over a considerable period of time, visitwww.alfordassociation.org/COLLECTIONS/lead.html.) The copy provided contained no date, place, orotherwise official references. AAFA has no knowledge of the source of this document but knows anidentical copy has been circulated among descendants for years.
Wm. Alford father of John Alford who married Dolly Carrell__ when Wm. Alforddied he left but John Alford the only lawful heir when John Alford died he leftPricilla Norris (Wm. Norris) in NC __ Duke W. Alford, Doty Allen wife of RobertAllen, Mary Long decd, but was wife of Joshua Long of NC__ children names:Martha Long, Elizth Long, John Long, Susannah Long, Mary Eliza & Joshua Long.--------- 300 acres on Baxter Branch. branch waters of Maple Swamp and to beoriginally granted to Wm. Alford decd. [AAFA knows of no way to identify theWilliam Alford mentioned in this document.]William Alford Jr. - Little is known about this man, other than he was born in 1775and inherited the 300 acres on Maple Swamp. He lived his entire life in N.C.__Johnny Sarvis [While this may be true, AAFA has no knowledge of this person;however, if we disregard the comment about NC it is possible he is the William age50-60 in the 1840 Marion Co. SC census. There is not enough documentation tomake a connection.]
The following are Johnny Sarvis �s closing comments from the 14th page of his work. It may seem out ofplace here but we did not want to put it at the � end � where it may have been lost to the public in one ofthe truncated generations.
One sure sign that you have a good bit of Alford in you is if you �re born with this,almost uncontrollable urge, to fish and hunt, even the women will - � dig bait- andgrab an old cane pole if the � wind is right. �I �ve tried hard to get this history as accurately as possible and I hope I haven �toffended anyone by being so truthful, but I can �t see writing a history unless youtell the truth. I do hope that the younger generation in each of the families (of the 6children of Mantha and Arnold), will sit down with the older ones and record allthat they can remember before it is too late. I know I intend to record all that myuncles Meddie and Ebbie, as well as Mama and aunt Ratha, can remember aboutPreston and Isabella.There are numerous people that helped me in one way or another, and all put withmy unending questions. I would like to thank Eula, Eloise, Brant, Mother, AuntRatha, Grover, and Eva Alford Squires. I especially would like to thank Mr.Harvey Holt, who, is just a world of information about Horry and if anyone doing ahistory ever gets stuck, it would pay them to search him out. I can � t say enoughabout my uncles, Meddie and Ebbie, who always tells the truth about the oldpeople, whether its good or bad. I have enjoyed their stories since I was a boy and
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they make Preston seem bigger than life. I hope I can get it all written down, eventhe story of Preston having a � shootout � with some people about his children. I justfeel like every boy should be fortunate enough to have uncles such as mine. I amreally proud that I can say my mother was an � Alford. � __Johnny Sarvis, Jr.
NOTE: References to South Carolina Obituaries refer to the compilation of all obituaries for � Alfords �deceased in South Carolina, prepared for AAFA �s 2008 meeting in Columbia, SC. It is posted to AAFA �swebsite: http://www.alfordassociation.org/obit.html.
1. William Alford #3664 b. about 1760, Carolinas, m. _ #3665. The previously reported and apparenterroneous birth date of 1735 date may have come from confusion with the William Alford who was in1790 Spartanburg Co., supposed to be the father of a John Alford b. about 1787 who moved to Florida.
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1790 Georgetown District which encompassed what would later become Horry, Marion, Dillon,Georgetown, Williamsburg and most of Florence Co: James Olford 1-2-4-0-0 Nancy Olford 1-1-1-0-0 +William Olford 2-3-1-0-0 William was listed with Sukey Squires so one cannot tell how the householddivided but the data tells us there was a female, 3 males under 16 and 2 males over 16. It seems probablethat this William is the progenitor of this family.
1800 Kingston County, part of the Georgetown District, which later became Horry County +William Alford 11010-10010-00 Jacob Alford 20100-00010-00 Arthur Alford 20100-00100-02 Jacob Alford 20010-21010-00 John Alford 01010-00010-00 +The William listed above was born between 1755 and 1775 and is probably the William of thisgenealogy. Note that he apparently had a daughter and two sons.
1810 Horry County Jessy Alford 00010-00100-00 +William Olfer 21010-01010-01 +The William Olfer listed above was born between 1765 and 1785 and probably continues as theprogenitor of this genealogy. In this census he has what is probably a daughter and three sons.
1820 Horry County Arthur Alford 102201-22010-0100-0007 Jessee Alford 000010-00100-0100-0000 John Alford Jr. 100020-21010-0200-0000 John Alford Sr 210010-32010-0100-0000 Southern Alford 300010-10010-0100-0000 William Alford 311110-00100-0100-0000 The William here may or may not fit this genealogy. One of the John's is probably the son John in this
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genealogy. The others apply to other Horry Co. genealogies.
Children: + 2. i John B. Alford #3666 b. about 1780.
Second Generation
2. John B. Alford #3666 (1.William1) b. about 1780, Carolinas, m. Dolly Carroll #3667, b. about1765. John died before 1850.
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1830 Horry County:Levi Alford 300001-100010-01Southern Alford 001101-0210201-01+John Alford 0010000101-1101201-00Vardimon Alford 00001-31001-00Barbary Alford 011-2110001-00+It is possible that this John Alford is the John B. Alford of this genealogy.
From Johnny Sarvis:
John B. Alford - Born in 1795, his mother �s name is not known. The B. in his namecould stand for BETHEL, which could have been his mother �s maiden name. Atany rate he married Dolly Carrell and they had three daughters, Priscilla whomarried William Norris and lived to be over 100 yrs. old. Mary, who marriedJoshua Long. Mary had died by 1848, but left children � Mantha, Elizabeth, John,Susannah, Mary Elizabeth and Joshua. John B. and Dolly �s other daughter Doteymarried Robert Allen and moved from N.C. to Bayboro, where they raised afamily. They named one son John and the other Bethel after her and Duke �s daddy,John B., I suppose. Anyway Bethel Allen grew-up and later named his son Bethel,which strengthens my belief that John B. � s mother � s maiden name was probably,BETHEL. The only son of John B. and Dolly Carrell was our Duke.
The following was reported to be among the Horry Co. estate records; however, it was notincluded in the extensive collection of the late Mr. L.E. Alford:
Nov 23 1848 Copy in Probate Court Records - Horry Co., S.C. William Alford -father of John Alford, who married Dolly Carrell - when Wm died he left but JohnAlford the only lawful heir - when John Alford died he left Priscilla Norris (WmNorris) in NC - Duke E. Alford, Dotty Allen, wife of Robert Allen: Mary Longdead, but was wife of Joshua Long of NC - Children names Martha Long, ElizabethLong, John Long, Susannah Long, Mary Eliza and Joshua Long.
Children: + 3. i Daniel William "Duke" Alford #3669 b. 1811. + 4. ii Dotty Alford #3670 b. about 1812. + 5. iii Priscilla Alford #3668 b. about 1804.
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+ 6. iv Mary Elizabeth Alford #3671.
Third Generation
3. Daniel William "Duke" Alford #3669 (2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1811, North Carolina, occupationfarmer, m. Feraby Johnson #3675, b. Aug 18 1819, North Carolina, (daughter of Daniel Johnson#9063 and Edith Strickland #9064) d. Oct 8 1893, Bayboro, Horry Co., SC, buried: OldGethsemane, Horry Co., SC. Daniel died 1887, Bayboro, Horry Co., SC, buried: Old Gethsemane,Horry Co., SC.
Son, Arnold's, death certificate says he was born in NC as does the family group record prepared byJohnny O. Sarvis, Jr.
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1840 Horry Co. Vardiman Alford 2100001-111101-00 Meredith Alford 0001-10001-01 +D,W. Alford10011-10001001-00 Jesse Alford 00000001-000011-01 John Alford 010010001-10201001-00 Arthur Alford 210001-010001-00 Warren T. Alford 00001-10001-00 Southern Alford 00000001-00021001-00 + D. W. is the subject here. Note that he has an older female in the household and the othernumbers are not a perfect match with the genealogy.
Nov 4, 1850, Horry Co., SC page 69, house 973, family 973, all born SC: D. W. 35, Feraby 32,Edieth 14, Solomen 10, Ashley 8, Arnol 7, Jeshua 5, Nancy 3, Bedy 2 and Martha Mishone 22.
July 13, 1860, Conwayboro Post Office, Kingston Township, Horry Co., SC, page 35, house 531,family 531. All born SC but Thomas D which see: D. W. 49 farmer $332 real property and $155personal property, Phoebe 41, Eady 24, Love S. 19, Ashley L. 18, Arnold B. 16, Joshua J. 14, Nancy12, Beady 10, Thos D. 9 GA, Rebecca F. 2 SC. Did the family make a quick sojourn to Georgia?See 1870 below he was born in SC.
August 2, 1870, Gallivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, page 88, house 523, family 524, all born SC andoccupation of all in the family was � At Home � : Duke W. 60, Fernly 50, Thomas 19, Rebecca 10,Dricilla 8, Magthalan 2 [Magdalene, daughter of Levi and his deceased first wife Rebecca] andNancy 22.
June 15, 1880, Bayboro, Horry Co., SC. Duke W. 69, wife Famzah 60, daughter Rebecca F. 23 andgrandson Duke W. Norris 2.
From Johnny Sarvis:
Duke William Alford - Born in 1815, Duke married Feraby Johnson and in the1830 �s, they moved to Horry County in the Galivants Ferry area, where the
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Alford �s were already settled, of which all were in some, way kin to Duke. Dukeand his wife raised all of their children in the Galivants Ferry area, before movingto Bayboro, where the 1880 census records them as living. Duke died in the 1880 �sand is buried at old Gethsemane Cemetery. In traveling around, one day I spokewith an old lady who told me she had heard � all of her life � that the old cemeterywas originally the Alford cemetery. I believe at the latter time of the old church, aMcQueen man owned the land of the cemetery and never would deed it to thechurch and consequently the church was moved. I do know that in 1903, there wasa paper drawn up concerning the � burial rights � of the cemetery. W.G. (Gaston)Alford and his wife M. Emma Rogers signed the paper and W.F. (Frank) Holt wasthe magistrate.
In Plat book P, page 518, Feraby bought on 14 Nov 1851, from Daniel Johnston,165 acres on Loosen Swamp for $10.00. In plat books T-page 398 and X-page 544,Duke sold on 25 Jun 1874, to G.T. Winders, 10 acres on Little Loosen Bay for$5.00, and G.T. sold it to Frank Burroughs & Co., about the same time. Duke alsosold, on 20 Dec 1878, the other 150 acres in the fork of Loosen Swamp, toBurroughs & Co. for $50.00. Other land that Duke owned was never recorded,because there was no law requiring people to record their land.
After Duke died in the 1880 �s, Feraby lived within � walking distance � of her son[Levi] Solomon � Sol, � until her death on 08 Oct 1893....
Rebecca Feraby shows living with Duke and Feraby in the 1880 census. After that Ican find no trace of her. Drucilla, the baby, married � Long � John Cannon.
Children: + 7. i Edith "Eady" Alford #3676 b. Apr 6 1836. + 8. ii Levi Solomon Alford #3677 b. Mar 14 1841. + 9. iii Ashley Levi "Ash" Alford #3678 b. Jul 14 1842. + 10. iv Arnold Bethel Alford #3679 b. Jan 9 1844. 11. v Joshua J. Alford #3680 b. 1845, m. Martha A. Strickland #10086, b. about 1822,
South Carolina. It is supposed that he was the John J. Alford 24 enumerated in 1870with Martha A. 48 as wife and with five Strickland children in the family.
12. vi Nancy Alford #3681 b. 1847, buried: Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC. + 13. vii Bedith "Beady" F. Alford #3682 b. Jun 1848. 14. viii Daniel Thomas Alford #4592 b. Mar 22 1851, Georgia, d. Feb 23 1880, Horry Co.,
SC, buried: Old Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC. He is also sometimes listed as ThomasDaniel, T.D., D.T. Duke T. In both 1860 census and the 1880 mortality schedule hisbirth place was Georgia. He was "Killed by pistol ball."
15. ix Rebecca Feerabah Alford #4593 b. about 1858, South Carolina. + 16. x Priscilla Alice Alford #4598 b. Jun 30 1861.
4. Dotty Alford #3670 (2.John2, 1.William1) b. about 1812, m. Robert Allen #3672, b. about 1800,occupation farmer.
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1850 Horry, Horry Co., SC, dwelling #973: Robt Allin 50, Farmer, Dotty 38, Calvin 23, Farmer,Nancy 19, Martha 18, Mary 16, Sarah 14, Molcey 12, Eliza 9, John 7, Bethel 5, and Julian (female)2.
1860 Kingston, Horry Co., SC, dwelling #506: Robt. Allen 40 farmer; Doty 35; and: Molsey 18,John 16, Bethel 14, Julia A. 12, Dorcas 10, Dolly Jones 8. All were b. in SC.
1870 Bayboro, Horry Co., SC, dwelling #320: Robert Allen 64 farmer; Doty 53; Julian 20; Dorcas19; and Purfrey Hardy 16. All were born in SC. Next door in dwelling #319 is the family of their sonJohn Allen. The family of Purfrey Hardy is probably in dwelling #318: Nancy Hardy 40 SC, and 5children ages 3-14. This may by Robert and Dotty's daughter Nancy. Purfrey is listed as Purify, age7, on the 1860 census in Kingston with James and Nancy Hardee.
1880 Bayboro (District 59), Horry Co., SC, family #81: Robert Allen 89 farmer; wife Dota 60;daughter Darckas 25; and daughter's child Martha 7.
Children: 17. i Calvin Allen #4273 b. about 1827, Horry District, SC. 18. ii Nancy Allen #4274 b. about 1831, Horry District, SC. 19. iii Martha Allen #4275 b. about 1832, Horry District, SC. 20. iv Mary Allen #4276 b. about 1834, Horry District, SC. 21. v Sarah Allen #4277 b. about 1836, Horry District, SC. 22. vi Molcey Allen #4278 b. about 1838, Horry District, SC. 23. vii Eliza Allen #4279 b. about 1841, Horry District, SC. 24. viii John Allen #4280 b. about 1843, Horry District, SC. 25. ix Bethel Allen #4281 b. about 1845, Horry District, SC. 26. x Julian Allen #4282 b. about 1847, Horry District, SC. 27. xi Dorcas Allen #9709 b. 1850, South Carolina. 28. xii Dolly Jones Allen #9710 b. 1852, South Carolina.
5. Priscilla Alford #3668 (2.John2, 1.William1) b. about 1804, North Carolina, m. William Norris, Jr.#3674, b. about 1800, d. Aug 6 1876, Columbus Co., NC, buried: Norris Cem., Tabor City,Columbus Co. NC. Priscilla died Aug 17 1887, Sandy Plain, Columbus Co., NC.
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1850 Columbus Co., NC: William Norris 50, Farmer, $225, with wife Drucilla 46, and children:Mahaly 26, Amelia 22, Wm. B. 18, Martha 16, Marsden 14, Prudence 12, Drusilla 9, Jenkins 7,Sarah 5 with all born in NC except Drucilla (wife and mother) born SC.
1860 Columbus Co., NC - Whiteville: Wm. Norris 60, with wife Presea 50, children Prudence 20,Cylla 19, Sarah 15, and Jenkins 18. All were born in NC except Presea born SC.
1870, Columbus Co., NC - William Norris seems to be there in the correct area, again age 60 andthere are 4 empty spaces after his name. This was strange. Perhaps it might be an indication thatthey were not at home, and a nearby neighbor said that William Norris lives there with 4 otherpeople, and the census taker thought he might get back there to fill in the blanks, but he never madeit back.
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1880, Columbus Co., NC, Persilla Norris is listed as 72, and she is a widow with her daughter Persilla Norris, age 35 and a nephew, Puerfy, age 23.
Children: + 29. i Adaline Norris #8811 b. 1825. + 30. ii Mahaly Norris #4283 b. Mar 20 1827. + 31. iii Amelia Norris #4284 b. 1828. + 32. iv William Berry Norris #4285 b. 1830. + 33. v Martha E. Norris #8812 b. Mar 23 1833. + 34. vi Daniel Marsden Norris #4287 b. 1836. 35. vii Priscilla Norris #8813 b. 1841. + 36. viii Prudence G. Norris #4288 b. 1842. + 37. ix Goldsberry Jenkins Norris #4289 b. about 1842. + 38. x Sarah Norris #4290 b. 1845.
6. Mary Elizabeth Alford #3671 (2.John2, 1.William1) m. Joshua James Long #3673, b. Jan 1808. She died young and others raised her children. She was dead before her father died in 1848. Herhusband and six children are named in her father's probate papers in 1848 which indicates that shewas already dead.
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From 1848 Horry Co. estate records (see full text under Mary �s father): � Mary Long dead, but waswife of Joshua Long of NC - Children names Martha Long, Elizabeth Long, John Long, SusannahLong, Mary Eliza and Joshua Long. �
CENSUS: [AAFA cannot identify Moses Alford in these census enumerations, but Joshua isprobably Mary �s son.]
19 Aug 1850, Division 1, Darlington Co., SC, dwelling #275: Moses Alford 50; Mary 38; Wm. A.16; I. 4; and Joshua Long 12. All were born in SC.
They must have moved between August and October:
10 Oct 1850, Division 13 Darlington Co., SC, dwelling #796: Moses Alford 47; Mary 36; Wm.A. 16; Paul I. 6; and Joshua Long 14. All were born in SC.
Children: + 39. i Elizabeth A. Long #4298 b. about 1832. + 40. ii Martha Long #4297. 41. iii John Long #4299. + 42. iv Susannah Long #4300 b. about 1837. 43. v Mary Elizabeth Long #4301. 44. vi Joshua J. Long #4302 m. Elizabeth A. Long #9266, b. about 1836, Columbus Co.,
NC. They had six children.
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7. Edith "Eady" Alford #3676 (3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Apr 6 1836, Kingston, Horry Co.,SC, m. William L. Graham #9708, b. Aug 22 1822, Horry Co., SC, d. Mar 2 1893, Horry Co., SC. Edith died Oct 11 1913, South Carolina. William also married Sarah M. Cooper b. Aug 31 1837 bywhom he had two children.
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1860 Kingston, Horry Co., SC, dwelling #534 (William and his previous wife and 2 children, living3 houses from Daniel W. Alford family and his second wife, Edith): W.L. Graham 37 farmer; SarahM. 20; John C. 6/12; and Wm. B. 5. All were born in SC. It seems probable-age difference, listing ofson William after son John, and age of John-that Sarah was actually his second wife, and William B.Graham was his son from a previous marriage. This William probably died before the 1870 census,when his father named another son William, b. about 1862.
1870 Bayboro, Horry Co., SC, dwelling #293: William Graham, age 25 farming; Eadey 33; Caperes10, William 8, Franklin 4, and Dolley Ann 2. All were born in SC. John Capers Graham wasdefinitely the son of William's previous wife. Since we don't know the date of William and Edith'smarriage or the death date of Sarah, we can't be sure of the mother of William, age 8, but it ispossible that he is the son of Edith since she stated in 1900 that she had 6 children but only 4 wereliving, the other deceased child being Linnie.
1880 Bayboro (District 59), Horry Co., SC, family #121: William Graham 58 farmer; wife Eady 42;and children: John C. 21, Benjamin F. 15, Dollie A. 12, Rosa F. 9, daughter Lennie J. 7, anddaughter Sinnie B. 3. All and their parents were born in SC.
1900 Bayboro (District 55), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #93: Edith Graham 64 b. Apr 1836 in SC,widow, 6 children, 4 living. Next door is her son Benjamin and his wife Alice.
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, family #256: Benjamin F. Graham 44, first marriage 14years; wife Alice D. 42; and mother Edith 74 widow. All and their parents were born in SC.
From Johnny Sarvis:
The oldest girl, Edith and the brother Joshua disappeared from Horry County records in the 1860 �s.Edith was born about 1836, and Joshua was born in 1845. There is a story handed down from mygrandaddy and some of his brothers that they had an aunt and uncle, that had to leave Horry becausethey ran � afoul � of the law, supposedly for counterfeiting money, so they went to Texas and got inthe oil business. I do know that there are Alford �s in Texas, in the oil business, that are kin to us.When some Alford man died, about 1933, there was a famous Horry lawyer hired to investigate theinheritance. Some people still say we would have been in the �OIL, � if that lawyer had not gottenkilled in a car wreck.
Children: 45. i William Graham #9763 b. about 1862. 46. ii Benjamin Franklin Graham #9764 b. Nov 1 1865, Horry Co., SC, m. Alice _____
#9769. Benjamin died Aug 2 1926. 47. iii Dollie Ann Graham #9765 b. about 1867, South Carolina. 48. iv Rosa F. Graham #9766 b. about 1871, South Carolina.
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49. v Linnie J. Graham #9767 b. Oct 1873, Horry Co., SC, d. 1900. 50. vi Sinnie Belle Graham #9768 b. Dec 20 1877, Horry Co., SC, d. Aug 2 1942, Bayboro,
Horry Co., SC.
8. Levi Solomon Alford #3677 (3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Mar 14 1841, Galivants Ferry,Horry Co., SC, m. (1) Rebecca Ivy #9316, m. (2) Dec 23 1869, in Horry Co., SC, Elizabeth P.Mincey #3683, b. Jul 8 1849, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, (daughter of Jesse Mincey #8840 andSusannah _____ #8841) d. Feb 7 1932, Bayboro, Horry Co., SC, buried: Old Dorman Graveyard. Levi died Mar 2 1914, Bayboro, Horry Co., SC, buried: Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC. Wife Rebeccacame from ancestry's One World Tree.
Co. C. 10th SC Infantry Enlisted Camp Marion, Georgetown District, Jul 14 1861 Fought with Gen.Arthur M. Mannigault of Charleston. Did extra duty as teamster. Battalion surrendered and wasparoled May 1 1865 at Goldsboro, NC.
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1880 Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, dwelling #27: Levi S. 39, Elizabeth P. 33, Harrison L. 10,Daniel T. 7, Ellen T. 5, Meranaz (daughter) 4, Mary R. 2, L. Simson 6 months born Dec. All andtheir parents were born SC.
1900 Galivants Ferry (District 62), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #125: Levi S. 59 b. Mar 1841, m. 31years; wife Elizabeth P. 50 b. July 1849, 11 children, 9 living; and children: Harrison 29 b. Apr1871, Mary 21 b. Jan 1879, Levi S. Jr. 20 b. Dec 1879, John H. 18 b. Sep 1881, Martha E. 15 b. Oct1884, Dollie P. 13 b. Oct 1886. All and their parents were born in SC.
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #116: Levi D. Alford, age 69 farmer, firstmarriage 41 years; wife Elizabeth P. 61, 11 children, 7 living; and sons Harison L. 39, and Johnie H.27. All and their parents were born in SC.
1920 Bayboro (District 78), Horry Co., SC: Harrison Alford 50 SC single farmer; and motherElizabeth 70 SC widow. Next door is Harrison's brother Levi Simpson Alford.
From Johnny Sarvis:
The oldest brother Sol fought from 1861 until May of 1865 with Gen Arthur M.Mannigault (man-nee-go) �s army on the Western Front in Alabama, Georgia,Tennessee and at the close of the war were paroled in N.C. Sol stayed in N.C. andon 22 Feb 1866, a lady that Sol was engaged to died, while giving birth to a littlegirl.....Sol came back in the winter of 1870 and married Elizabeth Mincey, daughter ofJesse and Susannah Mincey. Sol gave the little girl, Maggie (Magdalene) to Dukeand Feraby to keep. He and Elizabeth bought a farm at Moores Mill just above Mt.Trolley church and there they raised 4 boys and 5 girls, a set of twins died at birth.Maggie grew up and married Wingate Hilbourn, she died on 19 Nov 1948. She isburied at Old Gethsemane. Sol moved to Bayboro about 1901, he died in March of1914 and is buried at Old Gethsemane. His wife is buried at Old Dorman
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graveyard. Sol �s granddaughter, Eva Squires, lives 100 yds. from where Sol �s oldhouse was.
Children by Rebecca Ivy: 51. i Magdalene "Maggie" Alford #8842 b. Feb 22 1866, North Carolina, m.
Wingate Hilbourn #8856. Magdalene died Nov 19 1948, buried: Old Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC.Children by Elizabeth P. Mincey:)
52. ii Harrison Levi Alford #4601 b. Apr 6 1871, Moore's Mill, Horry Co., SC,d. Feb 1929, buried: Old Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC. His mother was enumerated with him in 1920. Heapparently never married.
+ 53. iii Daniel Thomas Alford #4602 b. Oct 6 1872. + 54. iv Ellen T. Alford #4603 b. 1874. 55. v Meranza "Shrimp" Alford #4604 b. Mar 1876, Moore's Mill, Horry Co.,
SC, m. _____ Graham #8845.
The family group record prepared by Johnny O. Sarvis, Jr. lists Meranza(Shrimp) Alford b. 1876 as the wife of a fellow named Graham. However see in the census notes belowthat in 1900 William Merritt was the husband of Meranda b. Mar 1878. See also notes for sister MarthaElizabeth in next generation.
CENSUS
1900, Galivants Ferry (District 62), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #178: William D. Merritt, age 21 b. Oct1878 farmer, married 1 year; wife Meranda 22 b. March 1878, 1 child, 1 living; and daughter: Hanna B.3/12 b. Feb 1900. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1910, Galivants Ferry (District 52), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #269: William D. Merritt, age 29 widowedfarmer; and daughters: Hannie B. 11, Minnie M. 9, and Nina E. 7. All and their parents were b. in SC.
On William David Merritt's 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 39, a farmer living in FairBluff, Columbus Co., NC, but he registered in Horry Co., SC. He was b. 31 Oct 1878 and names hisnearest relative Mrs. E.L. Merritt of the same address.
56. vi Mary R. Alford #4605 b. Jan 1879, Moore's Mill, Horry Co., SC, m. WillMerrit #8848.
+ 57. vii Levi Simpson Alford, Jr. #4606 b. Dec 6 1879. 58. viii John H. Alford #4641 b. Sep 19 1881, Moore's Mill, Horry Co., SC, m.
Stella Gerald #8847, b. 1882, d. Apr 8 1962, Cook Co. GA. John died Apr 2 1966, Sparks, Cook Co.,GA.Johnny O. Sarvis, Jr,, in his family group record, had John H. b. Sep 1881 in Horry Co. and died Apr 21967. According to his SSDI record (258-62-3418) John died Apr 1966 in Sparks, Cook Co., GA. On hisWW I draft registration John shows he was born Sep 19, 1881 and named Stella Alford as his nearestrelative.
+ 59. ix Martha Elizabeth Alford #4642 b. Oct 17 1883. + 60. x Dollie Priscilla Alford #4643 b. Oct 28 1886. 61. xi Dock Alford #8850. Child died at about 8 years old. 62. xii L. B. Alford #8862 b. Jul 2 1890, Horry Co., SC, d. Dec 6 1897, Horry Co.,
SC, buried: Gethsemane Cem., Horry Co., SC. He was buried as s/o L.S. and E.J. Alford. This
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placement seems very probable. Listed as L. D. in one record.
9. Ashley Levi "Ash" Alford #3678 (3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Jul 14 1842, Galivants Ferry,Horry Co., SC, m. Dorcas Magdeline Cannon #3685, b. May 15 1844, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co.,SC, (daughter of Jesse Cannon #8835 and Tebitha _____ #8836) d. Oct 12 1929, Bayboro, HorryCo., SC, buried: Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC. Ashley died Apr 18 1909, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co.,SC, buried: Old Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC.
It is not certain at this time (2007) where an earlier death date of April 8 1809 for Ashley camefrom, but the cemetery record on USGENWEB has it as Apr 18 1909 as does the above referencedfamily group record.
Private, Co W, 26 SC Infantry Enlisted Church Flats, Feb 15 1863 Captured Farmville, VA April 61865 On Last Roll Jan/Feb 1865 Signed Oath of Allegiance and released at Newport News, VAJune 26, 1865. Resident of Horry District, dark complexion, dark hair, grey eyes, 5 ft. 6 in. tall.
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1870 (August 3) Gallivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, dwelling #343 , all born SC: Ashly Alford 25farmer $100 real property, Dorcas 20, James 3, and Fobey [?-should be John W.] 3 months b.March.
1880 Galivants Ferry (District 65), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #46: Ashley L. Alford 37 laborer; wifeDarkes N. 35; and children: James T. 11, John W. 9, daughter Freddia 7, Nancy 5, George 3, Jesse 1.All and their parents were b. in SC.
1900 Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, dwelling #127: Ashley L. Alford, age 57 b. July 1842, m. 34years; wife Dorcas M. 54 b. May 1846, 11 children, 11 living; and children: George 22 b. Oct 1877,Nancy 24 b. March 1876, Melvin 15 b. Nov 1884, Levi 14 Aug 1885, William 11 b. Nov 1888, andLuke 8 b. Aug 1891. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, Dorcas is living with her son in dwelling #248: AshleyL. Alford, age 24, first marriage 3/12; wife Carrie 26; mother Dorcas 64 widow; sister Nancy 34single; and niece Merry 10. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1920 Bayboro (District 79), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #145, family #154: Dorcas Alford 72 SCwidow. In the same dwelling, family #153, is her son John W., and in family #155 is John's sonZoda.
From Johnny Sarvis:
Ash came home [from the War] and married Dorcas Cannon the daughter of Jesseand Tebitha Cannon. Ash and Dorcas �s first child was born in Sept. of 1868. Theyowned a farm below Methodist Rehoboth on a road to the right, where Ash alsohad a cooper mill. He made knives, repaired bell-clappers and other farm tools.They raised 8 boys and 3 girls. The 1900 census shows Ash, with his family livingin Bayboro and after Ash died in 1909, the 1910 census shows Dorcas living withher son A.L. Jr.
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Children: 63. i M. J. Alford #9002 b. Nov 24 1866, Horry Co., SC, d. Aug 27 1868, Horry
Co., SC, buried: Rehoboth Cemetery, Horry Co., SC. + 64. ii James Thomas Alford #3688 b. Sep 24 1868. + 65. iii John W. Alford #3689 b. Feb 23 1870. + 66. iv Fredrick "Freddie" Alford #3690 b. Feb 15 1872. 67. v Martha Alford #9003 b. Dec 11 1874, Horry Co., SC, d. Jul 22 1879,
Horry Co., SC, buried: Rehoboth Cemetery, Horry Co., SC. 68. vi Nancy Alford #3691 b. Oct 3 1875, South Carolina, d. Mar 27 1925, Horry
Co., SC, buried: Gethsemane Cem., Horry Co., SC. Cemetery record has her birth as Oct 5. Sarvis FGRhas Oct 3. She never married.
+ 69. vii George Washington Alford #3692 b. Oct 19 1877. 70. viii Alice Sallie Alford #4379 b. Feb 11 1881, m. Jessie Charles Johnson
#8879, b. 1874, d. 1914, Horry Co., SC, buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC. Alice died Jul1 1912, Horry Co., SC, buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC.
CENSUS:
1900 Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, next door to Sallie's brother Jessie Cannon Alford, dwelling #246:William L. Johnson, 69 b. March 1831 farmer widowed; son Jesse C. 27 b. March 1873, m. 2 years; anddaughter-in-law Sallie 19 b. Feb 1881, 0 children, 0 living. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #369: Jesse C. Johnson, age 36 farmer; firstmarriage 11 years; wife Sallie 29, 7 children, 7 living; children: Stanley 10-, Lillian 8, Sylvester 7,Maggie 5, James 3, Ruby 2, and Jesse 3/12; and niece Helen Ray 15. All and their parents were b. in SC.
+ 71. ix Daniel Mayberry "Bud" Alford #4648 b. Nov 30 1883. + 72. x Ashley Levi Alford, Jr. #4380 b. Aug 6 1885. + 73. xi Jessie Cannon Alford #4607 b. Mar 14 1879. + 74. xii William Leslie Alford #4381 b. Nov 1888. + 75. xiii James Luther "Luke" Alford #3693 b. Jan 27 1890.
10. Arnold Bethel Alford #3679 (3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Jan 9 1844, Galivants Ferry, HorryCo., SC, occupation Farmer, m. Mantha Cynthia Floyd #3686, b. Jun 2 1842, Poor HopePlantation, Horry Co., SC, (daughter of Lewis Hugh Floyd #8837 and Sintha Strickland #8838) d.Feb 20 1913, Cedar Creek, Horry Co., SC, buried: Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC. Arnold died Aug 91917, Cedar Creek, Horry Co., SC, buried: Old Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC.
Private/Corporal, Co. E. 26 S.C. Infantry; Enlisted Charleston Dist., S.C. Feb. 6, 1864; on last rollJan./Feb. 1865. Captured Amelia Court House, VA. April 3, 1865. Signed Oath of Allegiance andreleased at Point Lookout, MD., June 22, 1865. Resident of Horrie District, light complexion,brown hair, grey eyes, 5 ft 8 1/2 inches tall. - CSR M/F series 267 roll #350. Cause of death wasparalysis. SC Death Certificate #15158 on file with AAFA Cemetery record has death date of Aug.6.
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In 1870 his wife and son Lewis H. were enumerated without him.
1880 Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, all born SS: Arnol 36, Martha C. 38, Lewis H. 13, William G.,5, J. Preston 3 and Hawood 1.
1900 Horry Co., SC: Arnold (no age), Cynthia 57 Jun 1842, Rufus 18 Oct 1881, Curley E. (f) 16Apr 1882.
From Johnny Sarvis:
Arnold Bethel Alford - Born 09 Jan 1844 died 06 Aug ,1917. The third of five brothers, Arnoldgrew up in the Galivants Ferry area. At the outbreak of the "WAR FOR STATES RIGHTS" , Arnoldjoined a group of young men to protect the "homefront". He is recorded as being a corporal in the"Lake Swamp Roughnecks", and Carmi Johnson (Johnson was spelled Johnston until after theWAR), who would later go to Virginia to fight, was recorded as the captain. (Carmi, the son ofMeshach Johnson & Rebecca Rhea, was the dad of Laura, who married Thomas Skipper and dad ofBenjamin Franklin Johnson who married Ida Floyd, so he was the granddad of Commander, Tomand Nip Johnson and Ruth Magnolia Skipper, who was Preston Alford's lst wife. Carmi marriedSarah Skipper. His sister, Isabella, married Noah Mayberry Mishoe, who was the grand-parents ofIsabella Mishoe, Preston's 2nd wife).
Arnold enlisted in Co.E of the 26th S.C. Infantry, in the Charleston District on 18 Feb 1864. Hefought with, as best as I can trace it, Gen. A.P. Hill's division, under a Gen. Hagood. He wascaptured on 03 Apr 1865 at the battle for Amelia Courthouse in Virginia, and remained in a prison atPoint Lookout, Maryland until signing the oath of allegiance to the USA on 22 Jun 1865. The warhad ended on 09 Apr 1865 but those "Grand old boys of the South" wouldn't sign the oath until theywere absolutely sure that the South had "just gotten tired and decided to rest a spell.
There is a story of Arnold and some soldier buddies sitting on a fence during the close of the warand as Gen. Robert E. Lee, rode by one of them hollered and ask him what were they going to eat, atwhich time, Gen. Lee told them that he would share what he had with them. The Gen. thenproceeded to dismount and pullout a handful of acorns. I know this is true because in my study andresearch of the war I have often read of this inci- dent, though no names of the soldiers are evermentioned. On Arns release papers, he is described as 5 ft. 8 1/2. in. tall with brown hair, grey eyesand light complexion.
After being released, Arnold did, I suppose, as the rest of the soldiers, he walked home. His brother,Ash, had been captured on the 06 Apr 1865 and was released at Newport News Virginia on 26 Jun1865. There is no record of their walking home together, but I know when they and all the vetsreturned, it was to a land that had once been plentiful and now, not only were they ragged, starvingand crawling with lice and sick, they had to come home to nothing. . . . The oldest brother Solfought from 1861 until May of 1865 with Gen Arthur M. Mannigault (man-nee-go)'s army on theWestern Front in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and at the close of the war were paroled in N.C. Solstayed in N.C. and on 22 Feb 1866, a lady that Sol was engaged to died, while giving birth to a littlegirl.
Ash came home and married Dorcas Cannon the daughter of Jesse and Tebitha Cannon. Ash andDorcas's first child was born in Sept. of 1868. They owned a farm below Methodist Rehoboth on a
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road to the right, where Ash also had a cooper mill. He made knives repaired bell-clappers and otherfarm tools. They raised 8 boys and 3 girls. The 1900 census shows Ash, with his family living inBayboro and after Ash died in 1909, the 1910 census shows Dorcas living with her son A.L. jr.
In the last part of 1866 or first part of 1867, Arnold married Mantha Cyntha Floyd (1910 census listher as Cyntha Alford) the daughter of Lewis Hugh Floyd and Sintha Strickland Lewis Hugh was theson of Lewis Floyd and grandson of James Floyd Sr. The Floyds settled Floyds "Mill" Townshipbefore 1800 they built the school and Methodist church. Many of the Floyds were ministers and allwere big land owners. Through hard work and inheritance Lewis H. owned approx: 3300 acres ofland at "Poor Hope Plantation" and "Cedar Creek Plantation". When Lewis Floyd died in 1844, heleft "Cedar Creek" with 2400 acres and a very large, personal estate, also he left his youngest son,Lewis Hugh, as the administrator. He was unable to get his sisters and brothers to agree on asettlement, so he got the judge to auction it off where he bought 1900 acres of the land and a lot ofthe personal estate. The governor of S.C. had earlier granted land to Lewis H., so his home placewas "Poor Hope". This is where Mantha as well as her brothers and sisters grew up. . . . The oldhouse stood 150 yds. left of the old Floyd cemetery. . . . . The Floyd cemetary was done away within the 1930's and the graves were moved to Anderson Cemetery, off the highway 701 about Gurley.Mantha's mother, Sintha, was the daughter of Matthew and Jerusha Strickland, who were wealthypeople.
Arn and Mantha's first child was born in Jan. of 1868, they named him after Mantha's dad, Lewis H.,but for life he was called H. In the 1870 census Arn was not living in Horry and Mantha was livingwith her mom and dad with her son H. My grandad as well as other people, say that Arn and Manthaseparated for some time after H. was born. He also told why they separated, but I think everyoneshould draw their own conclusion's as to why. Arn went to N.C, to visit relatives and to see Sol. Solcame back in the winter of 1870 and married Elizabeth Mincey, daughter of Jesse and SusannahMincey. Sol gave the little girl, Maggie (Magdalene) to Duke and Feraby to keep. He and Elizabethbought a farm at Moores' mill just above Mt. Trolley church and there they raised 4 boys and 5 girls,a set of twins died at birth. Maggie grew up and married Wingate Hilbourn, she died on 19 Nov1948. She is buried at Old Gethsemane. Sol moved to Bayboro about 1901, he died in March of1914 and is buried at Old Gethsemane, his wife is buried at Old Dorman graveyard. Sol'sgranddaughter, Eva Squires, lives 100 yds. from where Sol's old house was.
When Arn returned from N.C., he and Mantha reconciled. Their next child, William Gaston, wasborn in May of 1875. On 23 Dec1875, Arn bought ,200 acres from Mantha's brother, Samuel Q.Floyd for $300.00. The land was on the south side of Lake swamp and on Joiner Swamp. GeorgeM. Johnson was the notary with J.W. Holliday and Benjamin Holt as the witnesses. If you go to theend of Alford road beside Woodrow and Eloise Perritts house look to the left toward an old barn andyou can see where the old house sat that Arn and Mantha raised their children in. Tobacco became areally money crop about 1880, it replaced cotton, enabling southerners like Arn to make some realmoney. Along with farming Arn went in the turpentine business, so he and Mantha were prosperous.I say this because in 1878, Arn bought 111 acres in Socastee Township, which was being developedby Capt. Samuel S. Sarvis and J.E. Dusenbury, for $111.00 though I cannot find where he ever soldit. Arn and Mantha had a hand in the formation of Hall Branch School, it sat near the pond besideWoodrow and Eloise house. Benjamin Holt taught school there and Mr. Harvey Holt can remembergoing to school there with Elbert Alford who could "run like a deer".
Arnold is remembered as a man who had very little to say and for the most part, stayed to himself.
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He evidently was a sharp businessman because on 17 May 1906, Arn managed to lease to J.E. Bryanthe timber rights on the homeplace for 10 yrs., for the sum of $450.00, with Arn having the right tocut all the firewood he might need. Also J.E. Bryan could not cut the timber unless it was 12 in.thick 12 in. from the ground. Arn also sold, to his son Heywood, 50 acres of the homeplace for$300.00 and bought it back in 1910 for $300.00. On the 05 Nov 1910, Arn sold the entire homeplaceto the Realty Loan & Insurance Co. of Darlington, for $150.00 down and the balance of $2600.00 tobe paid 10 Jan 1911, Curley and Hattie Alford witnessed the paper. The Realty Co. paid the balanceon the 19 Dec 1910, at which time Arn bought for $1500.00, 23 acres in Floyds township, 4 acres onfifteen mile bay and 24 1/2 acres north of the Sandy-Bluff Road to the corner of AthensSchoolhouse. On 26 Jan 1911, Mantha paid Arn $500.00 for the 23 acres in Floyds and the 4 acreson fifteen mile bay. Arn bought this same land back from Mantha's estate (she died in 1913) in1914. R.A. and W.G. Alford witnessed the paper.
I feel sure Mantha inherited land from her dad, who died in Nov. of 1885, because I know thatHeywood, Gaston, and Preston received a farm from their parents and I believe H. and Rufus didalso, but again no land transfers were recorded at the courthouse. If you go to Cedar Creek, take thehighway straight beside the church and in a couple of miles or less you'll see on your left, the small,white two story house that Arn and Mantha lived in until their death. Go about another mile and onyour left you'll see the old church, look 200 yds. ahead and to the right and you'll see the oldmercantile store. Take the road (dirt) to the right and follow it around for about a quarter of a mileand on your right in an opening you'll see Gaston's old house, barn and farm. Two or three.hundredyds. farther and you're where grandaddy Preston had his "shootout" with 2 or 3 over their con- ducttoward his kids in about 1927. He broke his gun stock beside one of their heads, shot with the restand went home, sat in the yard and let grandma Izzie pick the shot out of his back. Also look to leftand you'll see where Preston's house was that burned under "mysterious" circumstances right afterthe shootout.
Mantha had a cancer on her wrist but she got over it. Later she had one come under her arm and thisis the one she died of. Nina (Heywoods daughter) says she remembers her dad taking her and hersister to see their grandmama on a Sunday, right before she died, and she pulled them on the bedwith her and hugged and picked at them a little. This was the last time she saw her. Arn died of astroke in 1917, Preston signed his death certificate.
I can only guess, to some extent, as to the character of all these people because the only ones livingthat knew them is Brant and Harvey Holt. Brant says, that when his mother died he went to live withMantha and Arn (his grandparents). He says he never heard Arn speak rough and he was good toBrant. He says Mantha was a good person to him but she "meant what she said." Mr. Holt gives Arnand Mantha a good name, as he does all the Alfords. He says they were Christian law-abidingpeople that didn't bother anyone nor did they walk away from trouble. I have no proof, yet, but it hasbeen said that Mantha and Arnold had a lot to do with the formation of Old Gethsemane church.
Children: + 76. i Lewis H. Alford #4205 b. Jan 14 1868. + 77. ii William Gaston Alford #4206 b. May 12 1875. + 78. iii Joseph Preston Alford #4207 b. Nov 25 1877. + 79. iv Haywood Alford #4208 b. Apr 25 1879. + 80. v Rufus Arnold Alford, Sr. #4209 b. Oct 2 1882. + 81. vi Curley Cola Alford #4210 b. Apr 17 1884.
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13. Bedith "Beady" F. Alford #3682 (3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Jun 1848, Galivants Ferry,Horry Co., SC, m. Bethel Sims Martin #3687, b. Mar 18 1848, d. Nov 19 1919. Bedith died 1900,buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC.
Children: + 82. i Faraby Willie Ann Martin #8914 b. Feb 13 1870. + 83. ii Cora A. Martin #4315 b. Mar 10 1873. 84. iii Captola Martin #9322 b. about 1876. 85. iv Daniel Melvin Martin #9323 b. Jul 1 1878.
From Johnny Sarvis:
Bedy married Bethel Sims Martin and they had Daniel and Cora, who marriedAshley �s son, John W. Alford. Arnold � s baby brother, Daniel Thomas, married alady named Rachel. They had 3 little girls, and in 1880 at the age of 29, D.T. was atCannons Crossroads at a � dispencery � (where they sold alcohol) when he got intoan argument and was killed. Rachel and the 3 girls lived with Duke and Ferabyafterwards.
16. Priscilla Alice Alford #4598 (3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Jun 30 1861, Galivants Ferry,Horry Co., SC, m. John Minick Cannon #9006, b. Nov 11 1857, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC,(son of John N. Cannon #9052 and Mary A. Martin #9053) d. Jun 4 1944, Galivants Ferry, HorryCo., SC, buried: Salem Baptist Ch. Cem., Horry Co. SC. Priscilla died Oct 29 1926, GalivantsFerry, Horry Co., SC, buried: Salem Baptist Ch. Cem., Horry Co. SC.
Children: 86. i Australia Cannon #9533 b. about 1881, Horry Co., SC. 87. ii Vick Zailly Cannon #9534 b. Dec 5 1883, Horry Co., SC. 88. iii Alexander Cannon #9535 b. Oct 21 1886, Horry Co., SC. 89. iv Dexter Boss Cannon #9536 b. Nov 13 1889. 90. v Mary Zilphia Cannon #9537 b. Feb 27 1893, Horry Co., SC. 91. vi Callie Cannon #9538 b. May 23 1896, Horry Co., SC. 92. vii John Davis Cannon #9539 b. Jan 11 1900, Horry Co., SC. 93. viii Bea Cannon #9540.
29. Adaline Norris #8811 (5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1825, Columbus Co., NC, m. OwenSpivey #9267, b. 1819, (son of Caleb Spivey #9259 and Elizabeth Powell #9268). Adaline died1870. _Ancestry World Tree
Children: 94. i William Pinkney Spivey #9269 b. 1843, Columbus Co., NC. + 95. ii Helen Spivey #9270 b. 1846. + 96. iii Priscilla Spivey #9271 b. 1847. 97. iv Mary Eliza Spivey #9272 b. Jun 1850, Columbus Co., NC. + 98. v Dillon Spivey #9273 b. 1849. 99. vi Edward Spivey #9274 b. about 1857, Columbus Co., NC. 100. vii Matthew James Spivey #9275 b. 1857, Columbus Co., NC. 101. viii Millin Spivey #9276 b. Jun 1859, Columbus Co., NC. + 102. ix John O, Spivey #9970 b. 1863.
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30. Mahaly Norris #4283 (5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Mar 20 1827, Columbus Co., NC, m.1825 or 1830, in South Carolina, William "Bill" D. Smith #4291, occupation farmer. Mahaly diedMar 7 1888.
CENSUS:
1860 Columbus Co., NC: W. D. Smith 30 with Mahala 31, Commander 6, Langdon 4, and W. D. 1year.
1870 Columbus Co., NC: William D. Smith 50, Farmer, with Mahaly 45, Commanda 15, Langdon13, Vance 6, and Lewis 4. William and Mahaly born in SC. The children born in NC.
1880 Columbus Co., NC Census: William D. Smith 54, Farmer, wife Mahaly 54, _____ C. 23,School teacher, Lang G. 22, Works on Farm, Vance Wm. 17, Works on Farm, Lewis C. 14, Workson Farm, and Frances L. 9.
Children: + 103. i Commander Pearly Smith #5003 b. 1854. 104. ii Langdon Smith #5001 b. 1856, North Carolina. 105. iii W. D. Smith #5002 b. 1859, North Carolina. 106. iv Vance William Smith #9277 b. 1863, North Carolina. 107. v Lewis C. Smith #9278 b. 1866, North Carolina. 108. vi Frances L. Smith #9279 b. 1871, North Carolina.
31. Amelia Norris #4284 (5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1828, m. Joshua H. Ward #9280. Datasubmitted by Dorothy Powell did not include her spouse and children.
We found an Amelia and Joshua H. Word (Ward) in 1860 in Columbus Co., NC. Living with thefamily is Elizabeth and George Washington Spivey and 6 of their children. We had assumed thiswas Amelia Norris, daughter of Priscilla and William Norris, and she has her cousin living with her.
1860 Census for Columbus Co., NC: Joshua Ward 41, Farmer, with wife Amelia 35, and children David 12, A. J. 11, (Female), J. N. 9, (Male), J. B. 7, (Male), Frances 6, (Male), M. 5, (Male),Joseph 4, Andrew 2, and E. J. 4 months (Female). All were born in North Carolina.
There is another possible Amelia Norris of the right age in the county. She married William Boswellb. about 1814. The 1860 Census of Columbus Co., NC: Wm. Boswell 46, Amelia 31, and Celia 12.The 1870 Census of Columbus Co., NC: Milly Boswell 43 is living with Joseph and Molcey Sellers.The 1880 Census of Columbus Co., NC: William Boswell 65 with Milly 40.
On Ancestry World Tree there are arguments for Amelia Norris being the wife of Joshua Ward, butthere are also arguments for another Amelia Gore nearly the same age being the wife of JoshuaWard. We thought that the wife was probably Amelia Norris because there were other familymembers living with them in 1860. She seemed the logical choice. There are sites on the Internetthat say that he married both of them, and that some of the children's death certificates say theirmother was Amelia Norris, and others say their mother was Amelia Gore. In the 1900 CensusJoshua and Amelia are listed with one child. They state that they have been married 60 years.
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Children: 109. i David Ward #9281 b. about 1848, Columbus Co., NC. 110. ii Annie J. Ward #9282 b. about 1849, Columbus Co., NC. 111. iii Joshua H. Ward #9283 b. about 1851, Columbus Co., NC. 112. iv John Bunyan Ward #9284 b. about 1853, Columbus Co., NC. 113. v Frances Ward #9285 b. about 1854, Columbus Co., NC. 114. vi L. Monroe Ward #9286 b. about 1855, Columbus Co., NC. 115. vii Joseph Travis Ward #9287 b. about 1856, Columbus Co., NC. 116. viii Andrew Washingon Ward #9288 b. about 1858, Columbus Co., NC. 117. ix Elizabeth J. Ward #9289 b. Apr 1860, Columbus Co., NC. 118. x Jonathan Jackson Ward #9290 b. about 1862, Columbus Co., NC. 119. xi Isaac Robert Ward #9291 b. about 1864, Columbus Co., NC. 120. xii Mary Cressie Ward #9292 b. about 1866, Columbus Co., NC. 121. xiii Needham James Ward #9293 b. 1870, Columbus Co., NC, m. Magnolia Spivey
#9972, (daughter of John O, Spivey #9970 and Frances Boswell #9971). 122. xiv Solomon A. Ward #9294 b. about 1876, Columbus Co., NC. 123. xv Mary Ward #9295 b. about 1878, Columbus Co., NC. .
32. William Berry Norris #4285 (5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1830, m. (1) Rosada JaneWright #4292, b. 1832, d. 1866, m. (2) Mary Frances Patrick #4293, b. 1851, d. 1937. Williamdied 1910.
Children by Rosada Jane Wright: + 124. i Mayberry Norris #8791 b. 1863. + 125. ii Margaret Elizabeth Norris #8792 b. 1865.
Children by Mary Frances Patrick:) + 126. iii Nova Z. Norris #8803 b. 1868. 127. iv William Dexter Norris #8804 b. 1870, d. 1873. + 128. v John J. Norris #8802 b. 1872. + 129. vi Charles H. Norris #8805 b. 1874. + 130. vii Mary Ella Norris #8806 b. 1879. + 131. viii Lola Frances Norris #8807 b. 1880. + 132. ix Hattie Doris Norris #8808 b. 1885. + 133. x Isaac Rockwell Norris #8809 b. 1887. + 134. xi Carrie Effie Norris #8810 b. 1891.
33. Martha E. Norris #8812 (5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Mar 23 1833, m. Joshua Smith#4294, b. Feb 1831, Brunswick Co., NC, d. 1914.
Census:
The 1860 Census of Brunswick Co., NC lists Josiah Smith 28, Laborer, with wife Martha 28, andchildren Emeline 6, William M. 6, and Llewellyn 4. All were born in NC.
The 1870 Census of Brunswick Co. NC, Waccamaw Township: Josiah Smith 37, Farmer, with wifeMartha 37, Keeping House, and children William 15, Farm Laborer, Lewellyn 13, Farm Laborer,Joseph F. 10, Farm Laborer, Samuel B. 8, Alva 7, Sarah M. 5, and Jason 2. All were born in NorthCarolina.
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The 1880 Census of Brunswick Co. NC, Waccamaw Township: Josiah Smith 53, Farmer, born SC,Father born SC, Mother born NC, with wife Martha 54, Keeping House, born NC, Father born NC,Mother born SC, and children Joseph F. 18, Laborer, Samuel B. 16, Laborer, Sarah M. 14, Atschool, Alvy 13, Laborer, Jascinth 12, Laborer, Amanda 10, Roda 9, Forney 6, and Emaler 3 (Dau).All of the children were born in North Carolina.
The 1900 Census of Brunswick Co., NC, Waccamaw Township: Josiah Smith, b. Feb 1831, 69, M.49 years, b. SC, Father b. SC, Mother b. NC, Farmer, wife Martha b. Mar 1833, 67, M. 49 years, 12children, 11 living, b. NC, Father b. NC, Mother b. SC, son Forney b. Feb 1877, 23, Single, b. NC,Day Laborer.
Children: 135. i William Mulberry Smith #9305 b. 1852, Brunswick Co., NC, m. Rebecca Ann
Carlisle #9975, b. 1847, d. 1930. William died 1933. 136. ii Emeline Smith #9304 b. 1853, Brunswick Co., NC, m. Azar James Smith #9983, b.
1844, d. 1908. Emeline died 1908. 137. iii Llewellyn Smith #9306 b. 1855, Brunswick Co., NC, m. Mary Ann McCumbee
#9976, b. 1849, d. 1929. Llewellyn died 1920. 138. iv Alvin Smith #9986 b. 1859, m. Charlotte Leonard #9987, b. 1853, d. 1934. Alvin
died 1946. 139. v Joseph Forrester Smith #9307 b. 1861, Brunswick Co., NC, m. Alice L. Leonard
#9977, b. 1865, d. 1928. Joseph died 1932. 140. vi Samuel Baul Smith #9308 b. 1862, m. Athia Ann Edwards #9978, b. 1864, d. 1937.
Samuel died 1941. 141. vii Alva D. Smith #9309 b. about 1863, Brunswick Co., NC. Is he the same as the Alvin
Smith who married Charlotte Leonard #9986? 142. viii Sarah M. Smith #9310 b. 1865, Brunswick Co., NC, m. William Dailey Stanley
#9979, b. 1856. Sarah died 1934. 143. ix Amanda M. Smith #9312 b. Jun 1870, Brunswick Co., NC, m. Eldy DeVaughn
Ludlum #9981, b. 1870, d. 1933. Amanda died 1906. 144. x Jason Carlton Smith #9311 b. 1871, Brunswick Co., NC, m. Sarah Elizabeth
Bozeman #9980, b. 1872, d. 1963. Jason died 1936. 145. xi George Forney Smith #9314 b. 1874, Brunswick Co., NC, m. Della Milliken #9982,
b. 1893, d. 1953. George died 1925. 146. xii Rhoda Smith #9313 b. 1875, Brunswick Co., NC. 147. xiii Viola Smith #9984 b. 1876, m. Henry Jones #9985, b. 1876. 148. xiv Emaler Smith #9315 b. about 1877, Brunswick Co., NC.
34. Daniel Marsden Norris #4287 (5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1836, Columbus Co., NC, m.Mary _____ #9296, b. about 1841.
Children: 149. i William Norris #9297 b. 1860, Columbus Co., NC. + 150. ii Lorenzo Dow Norris #9988 b. 1861.
36. Prudence G. Norris #4288 (5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1842, Sandy Plain, Columbus Co.,NC, m. Simpson Wright #4295, b. Jun 1 1842, Sandy Plain, Columbus Co., NC, d. Mar 22 1917,Tabor City, Columbus Co., NC, buried: Wright Cem., Tabor City, NC. Prudence died Oct 25 1911,
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Columbus Co., NC, buried: New Life Cem., Columbus Co., NC. Source is not clear on thecemetery.
Children: 151. i Hanson H. Wright #9298 b. 1861, Columbus Co., NC, m. Mary Catherine Joyner
#10003. Hanson died 1929. + 152. ii William Kenyon Wright #9299 b. 1863. + 153. iii Balzuro E. "Missouri" Wright #4370 b. Mar 3 1866. + 154. iv James Calvin Wright #9300 b. 1869. 155. v Neednam N. Wright #9324 b. 1872, m. (1) Ida Crews #10018, m. (2) Arrie Housand
#10019. + 156. vi Sarah Elizabeth Wright #9325 b. 1873. 157. vii Jeneral Jenkins Wright #9326 b. 1878. 158. viii Chan Ciles Teristaub Wright #9327 b. 1880.
37. Goldsberry Jenkins Norris #4289 (5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. about 1842, m. Nov 8 1866,Priscilla Spivey #9271, b. 1847, Columbus Co., NC, (daughter of Owen Spivey #9267 and AdalineNorris #8811).
Children: 159. i McCoy Norris #9301 b. Jan 1874, Columbus Co., NC.
38. Sarah Norris #4290 (5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1845, m. Armajah Soles, Sr. #4296, b.1848. They were enumerated in 1870 Horry Co.SC, Simpson Creek Township;
Children: + 160. i James Barliver Soles, Sr. #9302 b. 1867. 161. ii Larra Soles #9303 b. 1869, Horry Co., SC. + 162. iii Sarah E. Soles #10004 b. 1872. + 163. iv Mary L. Soles #10033 b. 1875.
39. Elizabeth A. Long #4298 (6.Mary3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. about 1832, m. George WashingtonSpivey #4304, b. about 1825.
In the 1850 census of Columbus Co., Elizabeth was 17 and living with her aunt Adaline NorrisSpivey and husband Owen. At sometime between 1850 and 1853 Elizabeth married GeorgeWashington Spivey.
Children: 164. i Sarah Ann Spivey #9251 b. May 18 1853, Columbus Co., NC. 165. ii James Randal Spivey #9252 b. Nov 1 1855, Columbus Co., NC. 166. iii William Perry Spivey #9253 b. May 14 1856, Columbus Co., NC. 167. iv Lewis Spivey #9254 b. about 1858, Columbus Co., NC. 168. v Hosea A. Spivey #9255 b. about 1859, Columbus Co., NC. 169. vi Mary Spivey #9256 b. about 1862, Columbus Co., NC. 170. vii Joshua Spivey #9257 b. about 1866, Columbus Co., NC. 171. viii Johnnie Spivey #9258 b. about 1868, Columbus Co., NC. + 172. ix Caleb Spivey #9259 b. about 1874.
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40. Martha Long #4297 (6.Mary3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. South Carolina, m. John Hugh Sarvis#4303, b. about 1830, Horry Co., SC.
Children: 173. i Edward Coleman Sarvis #9246 b. June 1847, Columbus Co., NC. 174. ii Joshua J. Sarvis #9247 b. Jun 1850, Horry Co., SC. 175. iii Elimima Sarvis #9248 b. Aug 1855, Horry Co., SC. 176. iv Kizzie Elizabeth Sarvis #9249 b. Mar 1856, Horry Co., SC. 177. v Jane Sarvis #9250 b. about 1857, Horry Co., SC.
42. Susannah Long #4300 (6.Mary3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. about 1837, Columbus Co., NC, m. EliBoswell #4305, b. about 1837.
CENSUS:
1860 Columbus Co., NC, P.O. Whiteville, Sep. 28, 1860, page 520A, House 1047, Family #1047:Eli Boswell 23, Farmer, b. NC, Susan Boswell 23, b. SC, Elizabeth Cartrett 15, b. NC.
1870 Columbus Co., NC, Williams Township, July 25 1870, page 243A, House #62, Family #62:Eli Boswell 35, Farmer, Susanah 35, Keeping House, Luezer 12, Francis 8 (female), Coval 2 (male).All born in NC.
1880 Columbus Co., NC, Williams Township, June 17 1880, page 122A, House #285, Family #285:Eli Boswell 44, Laborer, wife Susan 44, Louisa 19, Covell 11, Eathel 9 (son), Henry A. 3, WilliamR. 1. All born in NC
Children: 178. i Louisa Boswell #9260 b. Feb 1858, Columbus Co., NC. 179. ii Frances Boswell #9261 b. Apr 1866, Columbus Co., NC. 180. iii Covell Boswell #9262 b. about 1868, Columbus Co., NC. 181. iv Ethel Eligah Boswell #9263 b. Apr 1872, Columbus Co., NC. 182. v William Rasmus "Rastus" Boswell #9265 b. Apr 10 1876, Columbus Co., NC. 183. vi Henry A. Boswell #9264 b. about 1877, Columbus Co., NC.
Fifth Generation
53. Daniel Thomas Alford #4602 (8.Levi4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Oct 6 1872, Moore's Mill,Horry Co., SC, m. (1) Julia Minnie Holt #4645, b. Jul 1869, South Carolina, m. (2) Oct 6 1909, inSocastee, Horry Co., SC, Amy Adeline Hardee #8911, b. Nov 10 1889, (daughter of MarsdenHardee #9060 and Eliz. Jane _____ #9061) d. Jul 11 1915, buried: Blanton Farm Cem., Horry Co.,SC. Daniel died Apr 20 1937, Horry Co., SC, buried: Old Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC.
On Daniel Thomas Alford's 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 45, a farmer living inLoris, Horry Co., SC. He provides his birth date and names Annie Henrietta Alford [daughter] of thesame address as his nearest relative.
CENSUS:
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1900 Galivants Ferry (District 62), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #252: Thomas Alford 27 b. Oct 1872,m. 5 years, farmer; wife Julia M. 30 b. Jul 1869, 2 children, 2 living; and daughters Julia May 4 b.Dec 1895, and Annie H. 2 b. Nov 1897.
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #419: Daniel T. 37 second marriage 1 year, 2children 2 living [unusually, this is listed under the husband here]; wife Addie 20 first marriage [azero is in the number of years married column, but it probably should be in the number of childrencolumn]; and daughter Julia 14 [where is Annie?]. All and their parents were born in SC. Hardeefamilies are on either side.
\ Children by Julia Minnie Holt: 184. i Julia May Alford #4646 b. Dec 1895, South Carolina. + 185. ii Annie Henrietta Alford #4647 b. Nov 1897.
54. Ellen T. Alford #4603 (8.Levi4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1874, Moore's Mill, Horry Co.,SC, m. Wilson Egbert Holt #8844. Ellen died 1948, buried: Brown Swamp Cem, Horry Co. SC.
On Wilson Edgbert Holt's WWI Draft Registration Card [online at Ancestry.com], he is age 45, afarmer living in Galivants Ferry. He provides his birth date, 10 Oct 1872, and names Mrs. Ellin Holtof Aynor, SC, as his nearest relative. He signed it W.E. Holt.
CENSUS
1900 Galivants Ferry (District 62), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #228: Egbert Holt, age 26 b. Oct 1873,farmer m. 2 years; wife Ellen 25 b. March 1875, 2 children, 1 living; and son John L. 6/12 b. Nov1899. All and their parents were born in SC.
1910 Galivants Ferry (District 52), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #169: William E. Holt 37, farmer, firstmarriage 12 years; wife Telitha E. 36, 5 children, 3 living; and children: John L. 10, William F. 5,and Vera E. 3/12. All and their parents were born in SC.
1920 Galivants Ferry (District 91), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #115: W. Egbert Holt 47 farmer; wifeEllen 45; and sons: Leo 20, and Frank 15. All and their parents were born in SC.
1930 Conway (District 10), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #216: Egbert Hold 57 SC farmer; and wifeEllen 54. Egbert was age 25 at first marriage and Ellen was 22. Next door is a probable son, Fred W.Holt, 21, and his wife Sallie 20.
Children: 186. i John Leo Holt #9711 b. Dec 14 1889, d. Mar 7 1951, Horry Co., SC. 187. ii Benjamin Theo Holt #9712 b. Apr 1 1902, d. Mar 7 1905. 188. iii William Fred Holt #9713 b. Apr 5 1905, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, d. Jan 3
1995, Conway, Horry Co., SC. 189. iv Bertha Holt #9714 d. 1908. 190. v Mary Evelyn Holt #9715 b. Aug 3 1909, d. Jan 14 1990, Aynor, Horry Co., SC. 191. vi Vera Ellen Holt #9716 b. Aug 29 1910, d. Aug 10 1914. 192. vii Annie Francis Holt #9717. 193. viii Joan Katherine Holt #9718.
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194. ix Ruby Lee Holt #9719. 195. x Willie Ann Holt #9720.
57. Levi Simpson Alford, Jr. #4606 (8.Levi4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Dec 6 1879, Moore'sMill, Horry Co., SC, m. Jan 18 1903, in Horry Co., SC, Lillie Olympus Suggs #8817, b. Jun 1888,South Carolina, (daughter of Daniel Lewis Suggs #8818 and Rahel Faulk #8819) d. Apr 28 1948. Levi died Jan 30 1932, Union Co., NC, buried: Hillside Cem. Laurinburg, Scotland Co NC.
Johnny O. Sarvis family record has his death as March 1932.
CENSUS
On 1900 census in Bayboro, Horry Co., Lillie O. Suggs is with her parents, age 11 b. June 1888
1910 Simpson Creek (District 55), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #259: Simpson Alford, age 33 firstmarriage 7 years, farmer; wife Lillie 25, 2 children, 2 living; and sons Daniel 5, andLloyd 1-6/12. All and their parents were born in SC.
1920 Bayboro (District 78), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #115: Simpson Alford, age 36 farmer; wifeLilly 30; and children: Daniel 15, Loyd 11, Willie L. 7, Mary 4, son L. Sim 2-2/12. Alland their parents were born in SC. Next door is Simpson's mother Elizabeth and brotherHarrison.
1930 Center (District 7), Stanly Co., NC, dwelling #84: Simpson L. Alford, age 51 SC cotton millfarmer; wife Lilly O. 42 SC; and children: Mary J. 16 SC, son Levi S. 14, Mamie O. 11SC, Lorenzo D. (son) 7 NC, and Rachel E. 1-7/12 NC.
Children: 196. i Daniel Levi Alford #8871 b. Oct 30 1904, Loris, Horry Co., SC, d. Jul 7 1966. 197. ii Lloyd Alford #8872 b. 1909, Horry Co., SC. 198. iii Willie L. Alford #8996 b. 1913, Horry Co., SC. 199. iv Mary Alford #8997 b. 1916, Horry Co., SC. 200. v Levi Simpson Alford #8998 b. 1918, Horry Co., SC. 201. vi Mamie O. Alford #9750 b. about 1920, Horry Co., SC. 202. vii Lorenzo D. Alford #9751 b. about 1923, North Carolina. 203. viii Rachel E. Alford #9752 b. about 1928, North Carolina.
59. Martha Elizabeth Alford #4642 (8.Levi4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Oct 17 1883, Moore'sMill, Horry Co., SC, m. Reuben Bishop Etheridge #8846, b. Mar 10 1881, Williamsburg Co., SC,(son of Edward Etheridge #9721 and Louise Cliwes #9722) occupation machinist, d. Sep 1 1967,Whiteville, Columbus Co., NC, buried: Hill Crest Cem., Lake Waccamaw, NC. Martha died Sep 201966, Whiteville, Columbus Co., NC, buried: Lake Waccamaw, Columbus Co., NC.
In his family group sheet, Johnny O. Sarvis, Jr. listed her as Mary E. Alford b. Oct 1884 whomarried Will Merrit. However, their death certificates indicate that Martha Elizabeth Alfordmarried Reuben Etheridge. From North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909 � 1975 (Ancestry.com):
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Martha Elizabeth Alford Etheridge died in Whiteville, Columbus Co., NC, on 20Sept 1966. She was married, age 82, born 17 Oct 1883 [1900 census says Oct1884]. Her parents were Solomon Alford and Elizabeth Mincy. Her husband isReuben Etheridge. She was buried in Lake Waccamaw Crematory [?] in LakeWaccamaw, Columbus Co., NC, the town where she resided.
Reuben Bishop Etheridge died in Whiteville, Columbus Co., NC, on 1 Sept 1967.He was widowed, age 86, born 10 March 1881 in Williamsburg Co., SC. Hisparents were Edward Etheridge and Louise Cliwes. He was a machinist and did notserve in the U.S. Armed Forces. H was buried in Hill Crest Cemetery in LakeWaccamaw, Columbus Co., NC, the town where he resided.
Children: 204. i Elizabeth Etheridge #9723. 205. ii Martha Louise Etheridge #9724. 206. iii Gertrude Etheridge #9725 b. Jul 16 1902, Boardman, Columbus Co., NC, m. (1)
Ollen Murdoc Gurganious #9730, m. (2) Ernest Leslie Johnson #9731, b. Jan 211902, North Carolina, m. (3) _____ Pilotti. #9732. Gertrude died Feb 3 2001,Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.
Her obituary:
MORNING STAR Wilmington, NC-4 February 2001
Mrs. Gertrude E. Pilotti, 98, of 2209 Barnett Avenue died peacefully at Davis HealthCare Center on February 3, 2001.
The daughter of the late Reuben B. Etheridge and Martha Elizabeth Alford, she wasborn July 16, 1902, in Boardman, N.C.
After graduating from high school and The Wilmington School of Commerce, she wasa secretary and businesswoman for many years before going into nursing. She retiredfrom Cape Fear Memorial Hospital in 1974.
Mrs. Pilotti was a devoted Christian who fervently believed in the power of prayer.During her long life, she was associated with Southside Baptist Church, Seagate BaptistChurch, Gibson Avenue Baptist Church, Fellowship Baptist Church, and Castle HayneBaptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, O. Murdock Gurgainous and Ernest L.Johnson Sr.; her adopted daughter, Laverne Gurgainous; two stepsons, Ernest L.Johnson Jr. and J.T. Johnson; and three brothers, Coy M. Etheridge, Austin Etheridgeand Joseph D. Etheridge; and two sisters, Martha Etheridge and Elizabeth Etheridge.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Ed Creech of Newport News,VA; her granddaughter, *Allison of Toronto, Canada; one brother, Walter E. Etheridgeof Lake Waccamaw, N.C.; one stepson, Gene A. Johnson of Durham, N.C.; severalnieces and nephews and many loving friends, especially Mary Ann Lewis, Dell Elam,
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and Linda Fowler.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 5, at 2 p.m. at Andrews MortuaryMarket Street Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel from 5 to 6p.m. Sunday.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Davis Health CareCenter for the kindness shown to Mrs. Pilotti while in their care. Andrews Mortuary.
207. iv Austin Etheridge #9726 b. 1904, North Carolina. 208. v Coy Michael Etheridge #9727 b. Feb 24 1906, North Carolina, d. Dec 8 1991,
Columbus Co., NC. 209. vi Walter Edison Etheridge #9728 b. Mar 3 1917, Columbus Co., NC, m. Estelle Holt
#9729. Walter died Oct 18 2003, Columbus Co., NC.
His obituary:
NEWS REPORTER Whiteville, Columbus Co., NC-Monday, 20 October 2003
LAKE WACCAMAW-Walter Edison Etheridge, 86, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003 inColumbus County Hospital.
He was born in Columbus County, the son of the late Reuben and Martha AlfordEtheridge. He was a veteran of WWII, having served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S.Army. He retired after 45 years as a tool and die maker with Council Tool Company.
Final rites with military honors will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. atPeacock's Chapel In The Pines by the Reverends Larry Nobles, Rod Lykins and BrianBlackwell. Interment will be in Lake Waccamaw Hillcrest Cemetery. Peacock FuneralHome is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Estelle Holt Etheridge; two sons: Walt Etheridge and wifeCharlie Faye of Lake Waccamaw and John Etheridge and wife Kathy of Beaverdam; adaughter: Louise Sellers and husband Jerry of Whiteville; and four grandchildren:Rebecca Etheridge, Kimberly Register, Dustin Etheridge and Ashley Hathaway.
He was preceded in death by three brothers: Austin Etheridge, Coy Etheridge and JoeEtheridge; three sisters: Elizabeth Etheridge Harrelson, Martha Louise Etheridge andGertrude Etheridge Pilotti.
Serving as pallbearers will be T.J. Barrett, Carlisle Marlowe, Spivey Holt, James Holt,Jimmy Stanley and Phillip Graham.
The family will receive friends Monday, Oct. 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Peacock's ChapelIn The Pines.
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Memorials may be made to Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue Squad, 205 FlemmingtonDr., Lake Waccamaw, N.C. 28450.
210. vii Joseph Daniel Etheridge #9733 b. Apr 16 1924, Columbus Co., NC, occupationmillwight, m. Opal May Housand #9734, b. Jan 6 1927, South Carolina, (daughter ofWarren Mayo Housand #9735 and Janie Selena Lee #9736) d. May 26 1977,Whiteville, Columbus Co., NC. Joseph died Mar 16 1999, Columbus Co., NC.
His obituary:
MORNING STAR Wilmington, NC-18 March 1999
LAKE WACCAMAW-Joseph D. Etheridge Sr., 74, of 1204 E. Old Highway 74-76,died Tuesday. He was born in Columbus County, the son of the late Reuben and MarthaAlford Etheridge. He was widow of the late Opal Mae Housand Etheridge. Mr.Etheridge retired from Federal Paper Board in 1992. He served in the U.S. Army duringWorld War II.
He was a member of Lake Waccamaw Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, 11:00 a.m. at Peacock's Chapel in the Pinesby Rev. Martin Benton. Interment will be in Columbus Memorial Park.
He is survived by two daughters, Judy Etheridge and Patsy Etheridge both of LakeWaccamaw; two sons, Royce Etheridge and Joseph D. Etheridge Jr. both of LakeWaccamaw; a brother, Walter Etheridge of Lake Waccamaw; a sister, Gertrude Plotti ofWilmington; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by ason, the late David Etheridge.
Serving as pallbearers will be Donald Pope, Buddy Pope, Billy Mac Watson, JimmyStanley, Thurman Bennett and Ronnie Elkins.
The family will receive friends Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Peacock's Chapel in thePines.
60. Dollie Priscilla Alford #4643 (8.Levi4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Oct 28 1886, Moore'sMill, Horry Co., SC, m. William Whiteford Johnson #8849, b. Jul 17 1876, Horry Co., SC, (son ofHenry L. W. Johnson #9737 and Eliza A. C. Hardee #9738) occupation farmer, d. May 10 1953,buried: Gethsemane Cem., Horry Co., SC. Dollie died Aug 28 1923, buried: Gethsemane Cem.,Horry Co., SC. On William's 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 42, a farmer living inGalivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC. He provides his full name (signed) and birth date and names hiswife Dollie Johnson as his nearest relative.
CENSUS
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #328: William W. Johnson, age 33 farmer, firstmarriage 7 years; wife Dollie P. 25, 4 children, 2 living; and children: Henry R. 2, and Rufus L.7/12. Next door is the family of Charlie W. Johnson, age 50, and his wife Susan A. 50.
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1920 Bayboro (District 78), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #233: Whiteford Johnson, age 40 farmer; wifeDollie 35; and children: Robert 12, Rufus 10, Ruby 8, and Brittie 4. All and their parents were bornin SC. Next door is the family of Charley Johnson, age 60, and his wife Susannah 62.
1930 Bayboro (District 1), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #121: Whiteford Johnson, age 53 widowed; andchildren: Ruby 17, Rufus 20, Brittie 14, Eva 6. All and their parents were born in SC.
Children: 211. i Robert Henry Johnson #9739 b. about 1908. 212. ii Rufus L. Johnson #9740 b. about 1909. 213. iii Ruby M. Johnson #9741 b. Oct 8 1911, d. Jun 28 2000, Marion Co., SC, buried: Red
Hill Memorial Gardens. Her SSDI record (249-46-7391) says she was b. Oct 8 1911,but her obituary says Oct 8 1915. In the 1920 census her age as 8 and in 1930 it wasgiven as 17.
Her obituary:
SUN NEWS Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC-Thursday, 29 June 2000
Ruby Johnson Elliott, 84, died Wednesday, June 28, 2000, at Marion Nursing Centerafter an illness.
She was born Oct. 8, 1915, in Horry County, a daughter of the late Whiteford W.Johnson and Dolly Alford Johnson.
She was the widow of R. Manning Elliott.
She was a homemaker and farmer, and was a member of Rehobeth United MethodistChurch. She was also a member of Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include two sisters, Geneva Johnson Hagy of Florence and Brittie JohnsonRay of Galivants Ferry; a special niece, Jewell Hagy of Darlington; two sisters-in-law,Jeanette Causey Elliott of Greenville and Ernestine Johnson of Andrews; and severalnieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Robert H. Johnson and Rufus L. Johnson.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Paul Gasquewill officiate. Burial will be in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
214. iv Brittie Johnson #9742 b. about 1916, m. Cecil Buck Ray #9744, b. Jul 31 1917, (sonof Eli C. Ray #9745 and Mellie _____ #9746) d. Oct 1985, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co.,SC. Cecil's dates are based on the supposition that the SSDI record 251-70-6327applies to him.
215. v Geneva Johnson #9743 b. about 1922, m. _____ Hagy #9747.
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64. James Thomas Alford #3688 (9.Ashley4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Sep 24 1868, HorryCo., SC, m. Margaret Louisa Edwards #3694, b. May 8 1874, South Carolina, (daughter of JohnMincey Edwards #9020 and Elizabeth Cooper #9021) d. Jul 13 1917, Horry Co., SC, buried:Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC. James died Dec 20 1907, Horry Co., SC, buried: Gethsemane, HorryCo., SC.
CENSUS
1900 Bayboro (District 55), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #203: James T. Alford, age 32 b. Nov 1867, m.10 years; wife Margaret 28 b. May 1872, 3 children, 2 living; and children: Daisy M. 9 b. June 1890,and Troy B. 1 b. Aug 1898. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #241: Margrett Alford, 39 widow, 6 children, #living blank; and children: Troy 12, Boyd 9, Bertha L. 4, and Arthur 1. All and their parents were b.in SC.
Children: 216. i Daisy N. Alford #3698 b. Jan 1890, South Carolina, m. Dec 22 1909, in Horry Co., SC,
R. P. Bridgers/Pridgen #8815. Daisy was matched to this husband based strictly onthe cemetery listing. It might not be correct.
217. ii E. E. Alford #8774 b. Sep 16 1893, Horry Co., SC, d. Oct 12 1893, Horry Co., SC,buried: Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC. www.Ancestry.com has death in 1895.
+ 218. iii Troy Bernard Alford #3695 b. Aug 18 1899. + 219. iv Boyd Raleigh Alford #3697 b. Apr 13 1901. 220. v Bertha Lee Alford #3699 b. about 1906, South Carolina. + 221. vi Arthur James Alford #3696 b. about 1907.
65. John W. Alford #3689 (9.Ashley4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Feb 23 1870, Horry Co., SC,m. in Horry Co., SC, Cora A. Martin #4315, b. Mar 10 1873, South Carolina, (daughter of BethelSims Martin #3687 and Bedith "Beady" F. Alford #3682) d. Jul 11 1936, Horry Co., SC, buried:Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC. John died Dec 31 1937, Horry Co., SC, buried: Gethsemane, HorryCo., SC.
CENSUS:
1900 Bayboro (District 55), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #210: John W. Alford, age 30 b Feb 1870,home building carpenter, m. 6 years; wife Cora A. 27 b. _____ 1873, 3 children, 1 living; and sonZoda 1 b. Aug 1898. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, between brother Ashley and his brother Daniel, dwelling#249: John W. Alford 40, first marriage 17 years, farmer; wife Cara 37, 2 children, 2 living; andsons Zoda 11, and Major 9. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1920 Bayboro (District 79), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #145, family #153: John W. Alford 49 farmer;wife Cora 46; and son Major 19. All and their parents were b. in SC. In the same dwelling, family#154, is John's mother Dorcas, and in family #155 is John's son Zoda. Nearby is John's brotherAshley.
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1930 Bayboro (District 1), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #142: John Alford, age 60 farmer; and wifeCora 56. Both and their parents were b. in SC. John was age 22 and Cora was 18 at first marriage.
Children: 222. i Zoda Hays Alford #4316 b. Aug 26 1898, South Carolina, m. Beulah Gerald #4688,
b. Jan 4 1894, South Carolina, d. May 26 1978, Horry Co., SC, buried: Ocean WoodsCem., Horry Co., SC. Zoda died Oct 6 1949, Horry Co., SC, buried: Ocean WoodsCem., Horry Co., SC.
CENSUS:
1920 Bayboro (District 79), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #145, family #155: Zoda Alford22 farm laborer; and Bulah 24. Both and their parents were b. in SC. In the samedwelling, family #154, is Zoda's grandmother Dorcas, and in family #153 is Zoda'sfather John.
1930 Bayboro (District 1), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #4: Zada H. Alford 31 farmer; wifeBulah 28; and daughters Hazel 6, and Juanita 5. All and their parents were b. in SC.
+ 223. ii Major Leamon Alford #4317 b. about 1901.
66. Fredrick "Freddie" Alford #3690 (9.Ashley4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Feb 15 1872,South Carolina, m. Simon Monroe Ray #4321, b. Sep 20 1876, South Carolina, (son of JeramiahRay #4322 and Martha Parker #4323) d. Jun 6 1943, Horry Co., SC, buried: Methodist RehobethCem., Horry Co., SC. Fredrick died May 27 1927, Horry Co., SC, buried: Gethsemane Cem., HorryCo., SC. Simon is a brother of Freddie's brother George's wife Melia.
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1900 Bayboro (District 55), Horry Co., SC, next door to Simon's parents, dwelling #154: Simon M.Ray age 23 Sept 1876, m. 5 years; wife Freddie 26 b. March 1874, 3 children, 3 living; and children:John D. 4 b. Aug 1895, Kelly Mc 2 b. Feb 1898, and Mina J. 11/12 b. June 1899. All and theirparents were b. in SC.
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, next door to Freddie's brother George and two housesfrom Simon's parents, dwelling #182: Simon M. Ray, age 24 farmer, first marriage 15 years; wifeFreddie 38, 8 children, 8 living; and children: John D. 14, son Kelly Mc. 11, Mymie J. 9, daughterRowland 7, Rilla 5, Zillie 3, Smithie 2, and Ashlie 6/12. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1920 Bayboro (District 79), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #11: Simon M. Ray 43 farmer; wife Freddie45; and children: Kelly M. 21, Miamai 19, daughter Roland 17, Rillia 15, Zillie 13, Monroe 9, sonLeslie 7, Huburn 5, and Mildred 1-6/12. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1930 Simpson Creek (District 25), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #160: Simon M. Ray, 54 farmer; wifeFreddie 57; and children: Victoria Z. 23, William L. 18, Jerry H. 15, and Ina M. 11. All and theirparents were b. in SC. Simon was age 18 at first marriage and Freddie was 21.
Children:
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224. i John D. Ray #9753 b. Aug 1895. 225. ii Kelly McKinley Ray #4326 b. Jan 26 1898. On his WWI Draft Registration Card, he
is age 20, a farmer in Allsbrook, Horry Co., SC, employed by S. M. Ray, his nearestrelative. He signs his full name and provides his birth date.
226. iii Mimie Shelley Ray #4327 b. June 1899. 227. iv Roland Viola Ray #4328 b. 1902. 228. v Rilla May Ray #4329 b. 1904. + 229. vi Victoria Zillie Ray #4324 b. 1906. 230. vii Smithy James Ray #4331 b. Feb 14 1908. Probably died young since he is not with
the family in 1920 census. 231. viii Ashley Monroe Ray #4330 b. Oct 27 1910. 232. ix William Leslie Ray #4332. 233. x Dozier Ray #4325 b. 1914. He is not listed on any census so he probably died young. 234. xi Jerry Hubern Ray #4333 b. 1914. 235. xii Mildred Ray #4334 b. 1918.
69. George Washington Alford #3692 (9.Ashley4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Oct 19 1877,South Carolina, m. Miria Amelia "Missy" Ray #4650, b. 1883, South Carolina. George died Feb14 1926, Horry Co., SC, buried: Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC.
Amelia is the brother of George's sister Freddie's husband Simon Ray. She is Melia A. Ray, age 17b. Sept 1882, on the 1880 census with her parents Jeremiah and Martha Ray.
On Geo. Wash. Alford's 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 40, a farmer employed byJ.W. Alford, living in Allsbrook, Horry Co., SC. He provides his birth date and names his wifeAmelia Alford as his nearest relative.
George's wife's name is really Amelia. She appears as Melia or Milia on censuses, a shortenedversion. She was Amelia in her obituary.
CENSUS:
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, next door to George's sister Freddie, dwelling #183:George W. Alford, age 32 farmer, first marriage 10 years; wife Milia A. 27, 1 child, 1 living; anddaughter Mary J. 3. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1920 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #148: George Alford, age 42; wife Melia 37;and children: Mary J. 12, Jerry C. 7, Thelma 1-9/12. George's brothers Ashley and John and hismother Dorcas live nearby.
Children: 236. i Mary J. Alford #4651 b. about 1907. 237. ii Jerry C. Alford #9754 b. about 1913. 238. iii Thelma Alford #9755 b. about 1918. There was another child who will be added in the next version: Colon L. Alford b. about 1923, died
1983 m. Ruby Wilkes.
71. Daniel Mayberry "Bud" Alford #4648 (9.Ashley4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Nov 30 1883,
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South Carolina, m. (1) Mattie E. Turner #7983, b. Jul 18 1887, South Carolina, d. Mar 3 1930,Horry Co., SC, buried: Gethsemane Cem., Horry Co., SC, m. (2) Senatha Graham #8834. Danieldied Jan 4 1933, Horry Co., SC, buried: Gethsemane Cem., Horry Co., SC.
Most of the records at www.ancestry.com's OneWorldTree has his middle name as Melvin, possiblybecause he is listed as Melvin on the 1900 census.
CENSUS
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, next door to his brother John, dwelling #250: Daniel M.Alford, farmer age 26, first marriage 2/12; and wife Mattie 23. Both and their parents were b. in SC.
1920 Bayboro (District 79), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #153: Daniel M. Alford, farmer age 36; wifeMattie 32; and children: Julius 7, Ruby 4, and Esther 1-8/12. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1930 Bayboro (District 1), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #20: Daniel M. Alford, age 46 widower, farmer,age at first marriage 21; and children: Ruby 14, Julius 17, Esther M. 11, and Ethel 7. All and theirparents were b. in SC.
Children by Mattie E. Turner: + 239. i Julius Thomas Alford #7984 b. Oct 21 1912. 240. ii Ruby Alford #7985 b. about 1916, Horry Co., SC, m. _____ McCracken #8599. See
her obituary in AAFA ACTION #81. 241. iii Esta Mae Alford #7986 b. about 1919, Horry Co., SC, m. _____ Hardwick #8598.
See her obituary in AAFA ACTION #81. 242. iv Ethel M. Alford #7987 b. Oct 19 1922, Horry Co., SC, m. Venoy Shelley #8597.
Ethel died Jun 21 1998, Nichols, Horry Co., SC, buried: Riverside Cem., Nichols,Horry Co. SC. Her obituary was published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999.
243. v Daniel. M. Alford #9664. He was listed as a survivor in his sisters obituaries. Also inhis brother's obit.
There was another child who will be added in the next version: Audrey Ann Alford b. about 1945and died Nov 1988.
72. Ashley Levi Alford, Jr. #4380 (9.Ashley4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Aug 6 1885, m. Jan26 1910, in Horry Co., SC, Carrie Mae Page #4649, b. Dec 6 1882, South Carolina, d. Apr 1 1960,Horry Co., SC, buried: Gethsemane Cem., Horry Co., SC. Ashley died Jul 26 1949, Horry Co., SC,buried: Gethsemane Cem., Horry Co., SC.
CENSUS:
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #248: Ashley L. Alford, age 24, first marriage3/12; wife Carrie 26; mother Dorcas 64 widow; sister Nancy 34 single; and niece Merry 10. All andtheir parents were b. in SC.
1920 Bayboro (District 79), Horry Co., SC, family #151: Ashley L. Alford, age 24, first marriage3/12; wife Carrie 26; mother Dorcas 64 widow; sister Nancy 34 single; and niece Merry 10. All andtheir parents were b. in SC. Nearby are Ashley's brothers John and George and his mother Dorcas.
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1930 Bayboro (District 1), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #90: Levy 45 farmer; wife Carrie 47; andchildren: Leon 19, Froline 15, Ida 12, Sallie 9, Asheley 6. Levy was 25 when they married andCarrie was 27. All and their parents were b. in SC.
Children: + 244. i Leon Jehu Alford #4684 b. Oct 23 1910. + 245. ii Loretta Froline Alford #4685 b. Apr 21 1914. 246. iii Ida C. Alford #4686 b. about 1916, South Carolina, m. _____ Hardwick #4708. 247. iv Sallie Mae Alford #4687 b. about 1920, South Carolina, m. Gary Henry Rogers
#4709. See her obituary in AAFA ACTION #81. 248. v Ashley Levi Alford #4710 b. Apr 24 1923, Horry Co., SC, occupation carpenter, m.
Iona Barnhill #8536. Ashley died Jun 17 1998, Conway, Horry Co., SC, buried:Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC. His obituary was published in AAFAACTION, Fall 1998
73. Jessie Cannon Alford #4607 (9.Ashley4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Mar 14 1879, SouthCarolina, m. Lillian "Lily" Smith #4644, b. Dec 1882, South Carolina. Jessie died 1955.
On Jesse Alford's 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 39, a self-employed farmer living inAllsbrook, Horry Co., SC. He says he was b. 14 March 1879 and names his wife Lillie Alford as hisnearest relative.
CENSUS:
1900 Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, next door to Jesse's sister Alice Sallie Alford, in dwelling#247: Jesse Alford, age 21 b. Jul 1878 farmhand, m. 0 years; wife Lilly 17 b. Dec 1882. Both andtheir parents were b. in SC.
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #337: Jesse Alford, age 30 saw mill laborer,married (possibly second marriage, but difficult to read) 7 years [?]; Lilian 28, 1 child, 1 living; andchildren: Mary 10 and Archie 3. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1920 Bayboro (District 79), Horry Co. SC, dwelling #169: Jessie Alford, age 40 farmer; wife Lilly35; and children: Archie L. 10, and son Pearlie 8. All and their parents were b. in SC.
1930 Bayboro (District 1), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #44: Jessie Alford 54 carpenter building houses;wife Lillie 46; and children: Cleveland 10, and Lucille 7. All and their parents were b. in SC. Jessiewas age 25 at first marriage and Lillie was 20.
Children: 249. i Mary Alford #4656 b. 1900. . + 250. ii Archie L. Alford #4657 b. Mar 18 1907. 251. iii Pearlie Alford #4689 b. about 1912, South Carolina. 252. iv Cleveland Alford #7988 b. about 1920, Horry Co., SC. 253. v Lucille Alford #7989 b. about 1923, Horry Co., SC.
74. William Leslie Alford #4381 (9.Ashley4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Nov 1888, m. Feb 241910, in Horry Co., SC, Effie Cannon #4668, b. Mar 16 1883, (daughter of Samuel J. Cannon
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#8973 and Elizabeth Rabon #8974) d. Dec 12 1959, buried: Cane Branch Cem., Horry Co., SC. William died Jul 29 1958, buried: Cane Branch Cem., Horry Co., SC. Effie was sister of William'sbrother James's wife Mary.
CENSUS:
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #330: William L. Alford 22, first marriage 4months; and wife Effie 25. Next door is his brother James Luther "Luke" Alford.
1920 Bayboro (District 79), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #9: Willie L. Alford, age 31 farmer; wife Effie35; and children: Grover M. 9, Jerome 5, Lizzie 3-1/12, Marie 5/12. All and their parents were b. inSC.
1930 Bayboro (District 2), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #2: Willie L. Alford, age 42 farmer; wife EffieC. 43; and children: Grover M. 19, Cecil J. 15, Lizzie V. 13, Marie 10. All and their parents were b.in SC.
Children: + 254. i Grover McClellan Alford #4676 b. Dec 18 1910. 255. ii Cecil Jerome Alford #4677 b. Jan 23 1915, South Carolina, m. Thelma Mishoe
#8622, b. Aug 29 1920, Loris, Horry Co., SC, (daughter of Stanley Jack Mishoe #9698and Gertrude Boyd #9699) d. Jun 6 1999, Loris, Horry Co., SC, buried: Cane BranchCem., Horry Co., SC. Cecil died Feb 21 1966, buried: Cane Branch Cem., Horry Co.,SC.Thelma: Her obituary was published AAFA ACTION Winter 2000 Six daughterssurvived her but we don't know which husband was the applicable father.
256. iii Lizzie V. Alford #4678 b. Feb 27 1917, Horry Co., SC. 257. iv Marie L. Alford #4679 b. about 1920, South Carolina, d. Feb 27 1968.
75. James Luther "Luke" Alford #3693 (9.Ashley4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Jan 27 1890,South Carolina, m. Aug 21 1907, in Horry Co., SC, Mary Cannon #8771, (daughter of Samuel J.Cannon #8973 and Elizabeth Rabon #8974). James died May 13 1928, Horry Co., SC, buried:Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC.
It is supposed that Jessie is the same as the J Luke Alford listed on family group record receivedfrom James Little Alford and prepared by Johnny O. Sarvis. The dates match perfectly.
Mary was sister of James's brother William's wife Effie). James died May 13 1928, Horry Co., SC,buried: Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC.
On James Luther Alford's 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 27, a cotton mill laborerwith a wife and 3 children living in Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, but working at Marlboro Millsin McColl, Marlboro Co., SC. He says he was b. 27 Jan 1890 in Horry Co., SC, and has rheumatism.
CENSUS
1910 Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, dwelling #330: Luke Alford, age 20 saw mill laborer,first marriage 3 years; wife Mary 24, 1 child 1 living; and daughter Dillie 1. All and their parents
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were born in SC. Next door is his brother William.
1920 McColl (District 128), Marlboro Co., SC, dwelling #140: James L. Alford, age 30 cotton milloperator; wife Mary 32; and children: Ola 9, Milton 6, and Luther J. 3-6/12; and nephews: EdieCannon 16, and Boyd Alford 18 [son of James Luther's brother James Thomas]. All and theirparents were born in SC.
1930 Williamsons (District 12), Scotland Co., NC, dwelling #509: Mary Alford 47 widow; and sons:Milton 17, Luther 13, and Thurman 9. All and their parents were born in SC.
Children: 258. i Berley Alford #4314. Said to be a hermit who lived in a little hut. 259. ii Mag Dillie Alford #8772 b. May 24 1908, South Carolina, d. Oct 12 1912, Horry Co.,
SC, buried: Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC. 260. iii Ola Alford #8975 b. 1911, South Carolina. 261. iv Milton Alford #8976 b. 1914, South Carolina. 262. v Luther J. Alford #8977 b. 1917, South Carolina. 263. vi Thurman Alford #9756 b. about 1921, South Carolina.
76. Lewis H. Alford #4205 (10.Arnold4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Jan 14 1868, South Carolina,m. (1) Frances Galvin McCracken #4632, b. Jan 2 1875, South Carolina, (daughter of ThomasMitchell McCracken #9039 and Frances Bryant Skipper #9040) d. Apr 25 1916, Horry Co., SC,buried: Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC, m. (2) Nellie Williamson #8839, b. Aug 19 1880, d. Mar 101968, buried: Johnson Cemetery, Horry Co., SC. Lewis died Apr 6 1938, Horry Co., SC, buried:Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC. This connection is based on assumption that the person buried in thecemetery as Nellie is the same person listed as 2nd wife on Johnny Sarvis FGS as Nettie. In the1930 census her name appears to be Nellie regardless of what the ancestry.com index called her.
CENSUS: Enumerated Aug 8, 1870 with just his mother. 1880 with both parents.
1900 Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC: all born SC: Lewis H. 32 Jan 1868, Frances G. 25 Jan 1875,Berry C 8 Jun 1891, Howard 6 Feb 1894, Eli M. 4 Jul 1895, Noah A. 3 Mar 1897, Homer 8 monthsAug 1899.
1910 Floyds Township, Horry Co., SC: Lewis H. 42, Francis G. 36, Howard 16, Eli M. 17, Homer15, Noah O. 14, Golda B. 12, Flosie 11, Bureaun 6, Branford 4, Elizabeth 2.
1920 Horry Co., SC: Lewis H. 51, Berry C. 26, Eli. M 22, Golda 18, Flossie 16, Buren P. 14,Thomas B. 13, Bessie 12, Vincie A 10 and Fulton D. 5.
Although he did not die until 1938, Lewis has not been found in 1930.
From Johnny Sarvis:
Lewis H. Alford -Known as "Uncle H. ", he was the oldest of the children. He was tall and thin,also he looked a lot like his dad. H. married Frances McCracken and they had 12 children of which,Brant is the only one left living. In the mid to late 1890's, H. went to Florida with his wife and 4children. Gaston and Preston were working turpentine in Fla. also, Rufus and Heywood went to Fla.
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in turpentine too but I don't know if it was with their brothers or later. Preston said that H. sent hisfamily back on the train and he walked back. When H.'s wife died, Brant stayed with Arn andMantha until H. married Nettie Williamson. H. had no children by Nettie.
Children by Frances Galvin McCracken:
+ 264. i Berry Coleman Alford #4633 b. Jun 2 1891. + 265. ii Howard H. Alford #4634 b. Feb 10 1895. + 266. iii Eli Mitchell Alford #4635 b. Sep 28 1896. + 267. iv Noah Arnold Alford #4636 b. Mar 17 1897. + 268. v Homer Burroughs Alford #4637 b. Sep 16 1898. 269. vi Golda B. Alford #4661 b. Dec 10 1900, Horry Co., SC, d. Jan 12 1924, Horry Co., SC,
buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC. + 270. vii Flossie Alford #4662 b. Jun 30 1903. 271. viii Burean P. Alford #4663 b. Aug 23 1904, Horry Co., SC, m. Maggie Lee _____ #8859,
b. 1905, South Carolina. Burean died Dec 26 1982, buried: New Home Full GospelCem., Horry Co. SC. Burean and Maggie were enumerated in 1930 Horry Co. Lastresidence was Galivants Ferry, Horry Co. In SSDI as Buren SSDI has 1903 as birthyear.
+ 272. ix Thomas Branford Alford #4664 b. Mar 4 1906. 273. x Elizabeth "Bessie" Alford #4665 b. Aug 25 1909, Horry Co., SC, m. Earl VanDorn
Martin #8877, b. Feb 5 1892, d. Apr 28 1960, buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., HorryCo., SC. Elizabeth died Jan 8 1982, buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC.
274. xi Vincie Alma Alford #4680 b. Dec 25 1909, Horry Co., SC, m. Homer Lee Small#9032, b. Mar 26 1903, d. Jul 16 1977, buried: New Home Full Gospel Cem., HorryCo. SC. Vincie died Oct 4 1983, Lancaster Co., SC, buried: New Home Full GospelCem., Horry Co. SC.
+ 275. xii Fulton Donnie Alford #4681 b. Aug 5 1914.
77. William Gaston Alford #4206 (10.Arnold4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. May 12 1875, SouthCarolina, m. 1910, M. Emma Rogers #4640, b. May 1874, South Carolina. William died Dec1934, buried: Old Gethsemane, Horry Co., SC.
CENSUS: 1900 Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC William G. 24 May 1876, Emma 25 May 1874.
From Johnny Sarvis:
William Gaston Alford - Known as Gaston, he was born in May 1875. Gaston married M. EmmaRogers in 1900. Gaston served as a deacon at Gethsemane and in 1910 census it showshim having Elbert, 5 yrs. old and Leatha, 2 yrs. old. Brant remembers Gaston talkingabout wanting to go to Florida. I have the old deeds where Arn's children sold the landArn left them at his death in 1917, so Gaston must not have left til, like Brant says, in1922. I have heard so much bad said about Gaston and after talking to a lot of people, Idon't believe all was his fault. I spoke with Ruth, Elbert's widow, and she said Elbertdidn't talk a lot about it, though he did say he went to visit his dad in Florida but his dadsent him back home. Ruth remembers Gaston coming home about Sept.of 1934, oldand. blind. She says she watched one morning as Gaston went to drink his coffee, therewas a fly in it and she says if she hadn't stopped him he would have drank it. She said
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he died before Christmas of 1934 and she liked him a lot. Gaston was buried at OldGethsemane Graveyard without a marker.Children:
276. i Letha Alford #4691 b. about 1908, South Carolina. + 277. ii Elbert Alford #4690 b. Jan 9 1910.
78. Joseph Preston Alford #4207 (10.Arnold4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Nov 25 1877,Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, occupation farmer, m. (1) Ruth Magnolia Skipper #4211, b. Jun 11882, South Carolina, (daughter of Thomas A. Skipper #9047 and Laura F. Johnson #9048) d. Jun23 1911, Horry Co., SC, buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC, m. (2) Sep 11 1911,Isabella Mishoe #4212, b. about 1886, (daughter of John Hamlin Mishoe #8854 and Annie Holt#8855) d. Aug 1953. Joseph died Jun 24 1937, buried: Rehoboth Cemetery, Horry Co., SC.
CENSUS: 1900 Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC. Joseph P. 23 Nov 1876, Magnolia 18, William G. 7months 1899.
SC Death Certificate #12419 on file with AAFA: Cause of death: "Paralytic - sudden attack - nophysician - died before physician was called."
Family group record prepared by Johnny O. Sarvis has death as Jun 21 1937.
From Johnny Sarvis:
Joseph Preston Alford - Known as "Pres", this was my grandfather and though I never knew him,could talk of him and ask questions for quite awhile. Preston was born in 1877 and was called up forthe Spanish-American War in 1898, but never had to go. Preston's first wife was Ruth MagnoliaSkipper, they married in approx: 1898 and had 5 kids. In June of 1911, "Nollie" gave birth to their5th child, Maggie, and a few days later she died, she was buried at Methdotist Rehoboth. Prestonmarried next, my grandmother, Isabella Mishoe Gerald. She was the daughter of John HamlinMishoe, who was the son of Noah Mayberry Mishoe, who was in the calvry in the "WAR" and laterserved as magistrate. John H.'s mother was Isabella Johnson, he was the grandson of John andFrancis Mishoe. My grandmother's mother was Annie Holt, she was the daughter of Benjamin Holtand Jane Grimes. Her grandparents were Egbert Holt and Ann Grainger, who was the son ofWilliam Holt, a minister, from Ireland and Milly Dorman. Benjamin Holt was a lieutenant in the"WAR", and died a lawyer in Marion.
Preston fathered 7 children by Isabella. Grandmama had first married Everett Gerald and had 3children by him. Everett died in 1909. Grandmama said Preston was the most honest person she everknew. Grandaddy farmed, fished and trapped for fur in Lake Swamp to make a "living." Mr. Holtsaid people always said that "there weren't no hide left in that swamp by the time Pres and Heywoodgot through." Preston served as a deacon in his local church. He is described as being a veryprincipled man that stood up for what he believed in, never have I heard anyone say that he was notfriendly or nice to people. He stood over 6 ft. tall, broad shouldered and was built muscular. Mr.Holt says "if a bale of cotton was in Preston's way, why he would just pick it up and move it out ofthe way." Grandaddy had a stroke in 1929 or 1930, and for the rest of his life until his death in 1937,he was crippled or pretty much an invalid.
Children by Ruth Magnolia Skipper:
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+ 278. i William Gordon Alford #4213 b. Oct 6 1899. 279. ii Fay Alford #4658 b. about 1903. 280. iii Luttie Mae Alford #4659 b. about 1906, m. James Edward/Edwin
Crawford #9046, b. Sep 10 1896, d. Oct 3 1946, buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC. Luttie died Oct 14 1943, buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC.
+ 281. iv Joseph Valiene Alford #4660 b. Aug 7 1908. 282. v Maggie Alford #8853 b. Jun 17 1911, d. Jun 19 1924, buried: Rehoboth
Meth. Cemetery, Horry Co., SC.Children by Isabella Mishoe:)
+ 283. vi Miley Preston Alford #4215 b. Jan 13 1913. + 284. vii Cody Arnold Alford #4216 b. Sep 29 1915. 285. viii Edna Ann Alford #4217 b. 1916. 286. ix Meddie Alford #4218 b. 1918. + 287. x Ebbie C. Alford #4219 b. Dec 2 1920. + 288. xi Debbie Lee Alford #4220 b. Feb 2 1923. 289. xii Martha Mantha Alford #4221 m. _____ Miller #4224.
79. Haywood Alford #4208 (10.Arnold4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Apr 25 1879, SouthCarolina, m. Nellie Barnhill #4638, b. Feb 23 1884, South Carolina, d. Apr 19 1961, buried:Gethsemane Cem., Horry Co., SC. Haywood died Nov 16 1970, buried: Gethsemane Cem., HorryCo., SC.
On Haywood Alford �s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 38, a self-employed farmerliving in Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC. He says he was b. 26 Apr 1877, names Mrs. NellieAlford as his nearest relative, and signs his name.
An interesting article in The Robesonian, Lumberton, NC, 9 September 1964:
Hayward Alford, who has been a patient in Mullins, S.C. hospital, came home Saturday. Visitinghim and Mrs. Alford were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Herring of Aynor, S.C., Mr. and Mrs. ElijahAlford of Conway, S.C., Mrs. Norwood Alford and Mrs. James Harder both of Georgetown, S.C.,Mrs. Alice Alford of Conway, S.C., and William Alford of Camp Lejeune. [Since Nellie died in1961, he must have married a second time.]
An article in The Robesonian, Lumberton, NC, 23 July 1964:
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Alford were Mrs. James Harder of Georgetown, S.C., and Mrs.Elijah Alford of Conway, S.C.
An article in The Robesonian, Lumberton, NC, 24 August 1964:
Heyward Alford, 86, suffered a stroke and is confined to Mullins, S.C., hospital. His daughter,Mrs. James Harder, and his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Norwood Alford, both of Georgetown, S.C., areat his bedside.
CENSUS:
1900 Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC all born SC: Haywood 20 Apr 1879, Nelly 17 May 1883, Ola 9
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months Aug 1899.
1910 Horry Co., SC (no birthplaces) Heyward 30, Nellie 25, Ellen 10, Hay 7, Major 5, Nina 2
1920 Horry Co. added Ina 8, Elijah 5 and Nellie 4 months..
From Johnny Sarvis
HEYWOOD ALFORD - I can remember this man and I sure wish I had talked to him a lot more than Idid. In the 1880 census (he was born in 1879), Heywood's name is listed as Hagwood and I do believeArnold meant to name him after the Gen.Hagood, that Arn served with in the War. At any rate, Heywoodfarmed and trapped for a living. He married Nellie Barnhill and they had 10 children. I remember goingto see Uncle Heywood in Fair Bluff, N.C., when I was a little boy. I can remember going to visit him inthe nursing home. I have recently spoken to his daughter Nina. and to his son Norwood, whose sonRonald is now the commander of the S.C. Highway Patrol.
Children: 290. i Ola Alford #4639 b. Aug 1899, South Carolina. 291. ii Ellen Alford #4652 b. about 1900. 292. iii Hoyt Alford #4653 b. Sep 29 1901, South Carolina, d. Dec 27 1930, buried:
Gethsemane Cem., Horry Co., SC. 293. iv Major Alford #4654 b. about 1905. 294. v Venzula Alford #8770 b. Aug 21 1906, South Carolina, d. Sep 29 1906, Horry Co., SC,
buried: Gethsemane Cem., Horry Co., SC. 295. vi Nina Alford #4655 b. about 1908. + 296. vii Ina Alford #4699 b. about 1912. 297. viii Elijah Bass Alford #4700 b. Aug 18 1914, South Carolina, m. Louise Christmas
#8865, b. Jan 8 1913, d. Jan 24 2001, buried: Hillcrest Cem., Horry Co. SC. Elijah diedFeb 14 1989, Duke University, Durham, NC, buried: Hillcrest Cem., Horry Co. SC.
+ 298. ix Woodrow Alford #8769 b. May 21 1918. 299. x Nellie Alford #4701 b. about 1920, South Carolina. + 300. xi Norwood Alford #8851 b. Nov 5 1921.
80. Rufus Arnold Alford, Sr. #4209 (10.Arnold4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Oct 2 1882, SouthCarolina, m. Nov 19 1910, in Horry Co., SC, Harriett Walker Lane #4352, b. Jan 20 1886,(daughter of Frank D. Lane #4706 and . #4707) d. Jan 14 1964, Horry Co., SC, buried: GethsemaneCem., Horry Co., SC. Rufus died Nov 4 1950.
On Rufus Arnold Alford �s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 35, a self-employedfarmer living in Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC. He says he was b. 2 Oct 1882, names his wifeHattie Alford as his nearest relative, and signs his name R.A. Alford.
From Johnny Sarvis:
RUFUS ARNOLD ALFORD - Born in 1882, Rufus spent some time in Florida, with theturpentine business. He returned and married Harriett Walker Lane, in about 1909. In talking withhis daughter, Eula, she said her dad really liked Florida and would probably have went back, buthe was raising a family and his wife didn't really like the idea of going so far away from the
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family. Rufus served as a deacon at Gethsemane Church for as long as his health would permitand then was made an honorary deacon for life. Eula can remember the young deacons coming tosee "Uncle Rufie" when they were confronted with a church or business matter that needed somegood "wise counseling." Rufus and his wife raised 8 children, of which I know Eula, Eloise andErnestine. Though Eula is a couple of years older than me, we have always enjoyed a specialrelationship. and she has been very helpful to me. Rufus was always involved in, and willing toserve his community in any way he could. The farm that Eloise lives on was part of what Rufusowned and if you trace back. you'd find that it is part of the old Arn Alford homeplace. I do hopethat it wilL remain in their family.
Children: 301. i Inez Alford #4702 b. Sep 3 1911, South Carolina, m. Joseph Walter Martin #8878, b.
Jul 17 1907, d. Apr 21 1981, Horry Co., SC, buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., HorryCo., SC. Inez died Dec 9 1958, Horry Co., SC, buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem.,Horry Co., SC.
302. ii Ernestine Alford #4703 b. about 1914, South Carolina, m. C. B. Liles #8589. 303. iii Eula Alford #4704 b. Jan 23 1916, South Carolina, m. Carlisle B. Barnhill #8590, b.
Feb 2 1915, d. Nov 8 1983, Horry Co., SC, buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., HorryCo., SC. Eula buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC.
+ 304. iv Estaline Alford #4705 b. Mar 18 1918. + 305. v Rufus Arnold Alford, Jr. #4353 b. May 24 1926. 306. vi Lucille Alford #8591 m. Jack Dempsey #8593. 307. vii Eloise Alford #8592 m. Woodrow Perritt #8594.
81. Curley Cola Alford #4210 (10.Arnold4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Apr 17 1884, SouthCarolina, m. Feb 5 1919, in Horry Co., SC, George Walter Floyd #8562, b. Aug 19 1884. Curleydied Apr 7 1954, buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC. No stone for him or her but butdescendants say they are buried there and son George W. Floyd is buried here.
J.O. Sarvis family group record says they married 1910.
On George Walter Floyd �s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 34, a self-employedfarmer living in Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC. He says he was b. 19 Aug 1884 names CurleyFloyd as his nearest relative, and signs his name G.W. Floyd.
From Johnny Sarvis:
CURLEY COLA ALFORD - Born in 1884, she was the baby and the only girl. Curley married G.Walter Floyd in 1910, they bought a farm and raised 7 children. I believe the oldest boy lives on theold farm. Curley is described by Mr. Holt as being a very nice woman, who was petted and wellprotected by her parents and brothers. Curley favored her mother a lot, and when her dad died in1917, he left her the house and land it was on.__ Johnny Sarvis
Children: 308. i George W. Floyd #9045 buried: Methodist Rehobeth Cem., Horry Co., SC. + 309. ii Eunice Floyd #9080 b. about 1922. 310. iii Dayton Floyd #9085. 311. iv Doretha Floyd #9086.
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82. Faraby Willie Ann Martin #8914 (13.Bedith4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Feb 13 1870, m.John James Goff #8913, b. Feb 28 1872, (son of Asariah Goff #8920 and Mary Ann ElizabethJohnson #8921) d. Jun 1 1936. Faraby died about 1904.
Children: + 312. i Ruby Lillian Goff #8912 b. Oct 9 1898.
83. Cora A. Martin #4315 (13.Bedith4, 3.Daniel3, 2.John2, 1.William1) (See marriage to number 65.)
95. Helen Spivey #9270 (29.Adaline4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1846, Columbus Co., NC, m.(1) Eli Skipper #9953, b. 1841, m. (2) Kinion Wright #9954, b. 1834, d. 1914.
Children by Eli Skipper: 313. i Hensetta Skipper #9955 b. 1862. 314. ii Martin Skipper #9956 b. 1863. 315. iii William Skipper #9957 b. 1870.
Children by Kinion Wright:) 316. iv McDuffie Wright #9958 b. 1882. 317. v Daisy Anne Wright #9959 b. 1888, m. (1) James Davis Edwards, Sr. #9960, b. 1877,
m. (2) William Oliver Todd #9961, b. 1888. Daisy died 1952.
96. Priscilla Spivey #9271 (29.Adaline4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) (See marriage to number 37.)
98. Dillon Spivey #9273 (29.Adaline4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1849, Columbus Co., NC, m.Orilla Misty Wright #9962, b. 1853, d. 1914. Dillon died 1914.
Children: 318. i Macon Archie Spivey #9963 b. 1876, m. Lola A. Soles #9967, b. 1887, d. 1918.
Macon died 1946. 319. ii Malcolm M. Spivey #9964 b. 1878. 320. iii Delta Diane Spivey #9965 b. 1876, m. Charles Pink Watts #9968, b. 1874, d. 1933.
Delta died 1973. 321. iv Tillman Garfield Spivey #9966 b. 1880, m. Tishla Molley Soles #9969, b. 1879, d.
1952. Tillman died 1942.
102. John O, Spivey #9970 (29.Adaline4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1863, m. Frances Boswell#9971, d. 1945.
Children: 322. i Magnolia Spivey #9972 m. Needham James Ward #9293, b. 1870, Columbus Co.,
NC, (son of Joshua H. Ward #9280 and Amelia Norris #4284). 323. ii Chester Spivey #9973. 324. iii Cleveland Spivey #9974.
103. Commander Pearly Smith #5003 (30.Mahaly4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1854, NorthCarolina, m. Carrie Victoia Duncan #5004, b. 1879.
Children:
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325. i Henyard Smith #5005. 326. ii Prarie F. Smith #5006. 327. iii William C. Smith #5007. 328. iv Willy B. Smith #5008. 329. v Sidney L. Smith #5009. 330. vi Curly C. Smith #5010 m. Emma Ranson #5013. 331. vii Carrie Victoria Smith #5011. + 332. viii Kirby Carson Smith #5012 b. Oct 6 1905.
124. Mayberry Norris #8791 (32.William4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1863, m. (1) MargarettaAnn Soles #8793, b. 1865, d. 1912, m. (2) Maggie Bell Horton #8794, b. 1904, d. 1984. Mayberrydied 1951.
Children by Margaretta Ann Soles: + 333. i Charles Calvin Norris #8796 b. 1883. + 334. ii Daisy Jane Norris #8797 b. 1886. + 335. iii William Berry Norris #8798 b. 1887. + 336. iv Annie Lee Norris #8799 b. 1889. 337. v Doshia Mae Norris #8800 b. 1900, m. Elisha Coleman Godwin #9546, b. 1887, d.
1965. Doshia died 1978. + 338. vi Grover Rufus Norris #8801 b. 1905.
Children by Maggie Bell Horton:) 339. vii James Edward Norris #8795 b. 1921.
125. Margaret Elizabeth Norris #8792 (32.William4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1865, m. JohnF. Causey #9541, b. 1866, d. 1929. Margaret died 1945.
Children: 340. i Benjamin Causey #9872 m. Lydia Mincie #9885. 341. ii Mayberry Causey #9873 b. 1894, m. Claudia Frank #9886. 342. iii Mary Gertrude Causey #9874 m. Willie Flowers #9887. 343. iv William Causey #9875 b. 1903, m. Mabel Granger #9888. 344. v Reba Margaret Causey #9876 b. 1924, m. Jessie Jernigan #9889. 345. vi Delta Causey #9877 m. Charley Hooks #9890. 346. vii Lou Clem Causey #9878 b. 1895, m. George M. Miller #9891. + 347. viii Margaret Elizabeth Causey #9879 b. 1898. 348. ix Charles Bishop Causey #9880 b. 1900, m. Fleetie Dalma #9895. 349. x James Rupert Causey #9881 b. 1888, m. Lillie Powell #9896. 350. xi Frazier Causey #9882 m. Ruby James #9897. 351. xii Lee Causey #9883. 352. xiii Bertha Mae Causey #9884.
126. Nova Z. Norris #8803 (32.William4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1868, m. Leonard JasperCox #9548, b. 1862, d. 1927. Nova died 1947.
Children: 353. i Maude Cox #9908 m. Clyde McDowell #9913. 354. ii Ruth Cox #9909.
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355. iii Molsey Bell Cox #9910 b. 1891, m. William Elihue Fowler #9914, b. 1882, d. 1940. Molsey died 1969.
356. iv Charlie Marshall Cox #9911 b. 1894, m. Temple J. Norris #9915, b. 1904, d. 1970. Charlie died 1969.
357. v William Jasper Cox #9912 b. 1900, m. Sarah Viola Boswell #9916, b. 1900,(daughter of Ethel L. Boswell #10020 and Sarah Elizabeth Wright #9325) d. 1965 vs1982. William died 1965.
128. John J. Norris #8802 (32.William4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1872, m. Susan O. Gore#9549, b. 1875, d. 1923. John died 1951.
Children: 358. i Gertrude Norris #9898 m. John Osby Cartrette #9903. 359. ii Lela Norris #9899 m. Browdy Cox #9904. 360. iii Flowers Norris #9900 m. William Clark #9905. 361. iv Mildred Norris #9901 m. Cecil Suggs #9906. 362. v Ray Lewis Norris #9902 b. 1915, m. Reba Cox #9907, b. 1914, d. 1957. Ray died
1995.
129. Charles H. Norris #8805 (32.William4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1874, m. Ellen CorsettiFaulk #9550, b. 1877, d. 1945. Charles died 1957.
Children: 363. i Robbie Norris #9917 b. 1902, m. Mollie _____ #9924. Robbie died 1989. 364. ii William Henry Norris #9918 b. 1905, m. Grace _____ #9925. 365. iii James Lacy Norris #9919 b. 1907, m. Rosa Mae Porter #9926, b. 1909, d. 1977. 366. iv Charlie Clyde Norris #9920 b. 1909, m. Ruby Mae Gore #9927, b. 1909. Charlie
died 1959. 367. v Burris Norris #9921 b. 1913. 368. vi Davis Floyd Norris #9922 b. 1913, m. Jennie Estalean Norris #9928, b. 1918. Davis
died 1999. 369. vii Paul Norris #9923 b. 1916, m. Geneva _____ #9929. Paul died 1979.
130. Mary Ella Norris #8806 (32.William4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1879, m. John CharlieRay #9551, d. 1961. Mary died 1961.
Children: 370. i Woodrow Ray #9552.
131. Lola Frances Norris #8807 (32.William4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1880, m. NeedhamJames Hardee #9553, b. 1879, d. 1964. Lola died 1971.
Children: 371. i Lucille Hardee #9557. 372. ii Elneda Hardee #9558. 373. iii Liston Hardee #9559. 374. iv Lucian Hardee #9560. 375. v William Drew Hardee #9561 b. 1900, d. 1901.
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376. vi Roscoe Hardee #9562 b. 1902. 377. vii Dulah Mae Hardee #9563 b. 1904, m. Joseph Carson Jernigan, Sr. #9569, b. 1892. 378. viii Stanley Hardee #9564 b. 1906. + 379. ix Flodia Hardee #9565 b. 1907. 380. x Lenny Hardee #9566 b. 1910, m. Lucian Albert Williams #9930, b. 1904. 381. xi Vera Hardee #9567 b. 1914. 382. xii Edgar Hardee #9568 b. 1915.
132. Hattie Doris Norris #8808 (32.William4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1885, m. GeorgeMack Carter #9554. Hattie died 1976.
Children: 383. i Lula Mae Carter #9931 m. Elijah Branton #9935. 384. ii Ruth Carter #9932 m. LeRoy Fowler #9936. 385. iii William Bradie Carter #9933 b. 1912, m. Alice Hardee #9937. William died 1979. 386. iv John Thomas Carter #9934 b. 1921, d. 1923.
133. Isaac Rockwell Norris #8809 (32.William4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1887, m. DelphiaDeressa Faulk #9555, b. 1894, d. 1973. Isaac died 1941.
Children: 387. i John Hubert Norris #9938 b. 1911, m. Carrie Love Register #9942, b. 1915, d. 1999.
John died 1992. 388. ii Lonnie Ralph Norris #9939 b. 1916, m. Muriel Edith Norris #9943, b. 1921. Lonnie
died 1995. 389. iii Wayland Hoyt Norris #9940 b. 1919, m. Luttie Emma Johnson #9944, b. 1920.
Wayland died 1988. 390. iv Carl R. Norris #9941 b. 1919.
134. Carrie Effie Norris #8810 (32.William4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1891, m. GeorgeSpurgeon Caines #9556, b. 1891, d. 1956. Carrie died 1971.
Children: 391. i Inez Caines #9945 b. 1911, d. 1913. 392. ii Odell Odessa Caines #9946 b. 1914, m. James Thurman Nealy #9950, b. 1909. 393. iii Alson Caines #9947 b. 1921, d. 1939. 394. iv Plowden Weston Caines #9948 b. 1924, m. Myrtle Ballamy #9951. Plowden died
1988. 395. v Joseph Cecil Caines #9949 b. 1932, m. Willa Grey Edwards #9952.
150. Lorenzo Dow Norris #9988 (34.Daniel4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1861, m. LouisaCatherine Nealy #9989, b. 1862, d. 1910. Lorenzo died 1921.
Children: 396. i Anna Glenwood Norris #9990 b. 1891, m. Joseph James Turner #9996, b. 1890.
Anna died 1968. 397. ii Edmund J. Norris #9991 b. 1895, m. (1) Flora Soles #9997, b. 1899, d. 1946, m. (2)
Orena Hewette #9998, b. 1903, d. 1977. Edmund died 1965.
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398. iii William Norris #9992 b. 1896, m. Eva Mae Finger #9999, b. 1900, d. 1983. Williamdied 1958.
399. iv Mary Ann Norris #9993 b. 1897, m. George Hugh Todd #10000, b. 1895. Mary died1965.
400. v Early Norris #9994 b. 1899, m. Marie Wallace #10001. Early died 1943. 401. vi John Ansel Norris #9995 b. 1905, m. Mary Jane Huffstetler #10002, b. 1907, d.
1987. John died 1972.
152. William Kenyon Wright #9299 (36.Prudence4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1863, ColumbusCo., NC, m. Sarah E. Soles #10004, b. 1872, (daughter of Armajah Soles, Sr. #4296 and SarahNorris #4290) d. 1950. William died 1943.
Children: 402. i Claude Marvin Wright #10035 b. 1888. 403. ii John Bruton Wright #10036 b. 1889, m. Elizabeth Armenta Williamson #10044.
John died 1954. 404. iii Asa Reynold Wright #10037 b. 1892. 405. iv Dessie Wright #10038 b. 1894, m. Willie Wooten Blanton #10045, b. 1892, d. 1961. 406. v Lela Wright #10039 b. 1896. 407. vi Dewey Hobston Wright #10040 b. 1899, m. Lunette Watts #10046, b. 1903, d. 1979.
Dewey died 1935. 408. vii Eliza Wright #10041 b. 1902. 409. viii William Wright #10042 b. 1906. 410. ix Jack Guy Wright #10043 b. 1908.
153. Balzuro E. "Missouri" Wright #4370 (36.Prudence4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. Mar 31866, Columbus Co., NC, m. Sep 11 1881, James Albert Porter #4371, b. Oct 12 1856, Horry Co.,SC, d. Oct 13 1931, buried: Carter Cem., Loris, SC. Balzuro died Mar 19 1936, Tabor City,Columbus Co., NC.
Children: 411. i William Stedman Porter #9328 b. 1882, m. Vicie Jacobs #10005. William died 1946. 412. ii Simpson Bardner Porter #9330 b. 1884, m. Blanche Victoria Watts #10007, b. 1885,
d. 1954. Simpson died 1939. 413. iii James Oliver Porter #9329 b. 1885, m. Minnie Osro #10006. James died 1942. 414. iv Effie Florence Porter #9331 b. 1888, m. Arthur Claudis Harrelson #10008, b. 1884,
d. 1962. Effie died 1943. 415. v George Carson Porter #9332 b. 1892, m. (1) Joanna Rebecca Hardee #10009, b.
1895, d. 1950, m. (2) Hattie M. Hardee #10010, b. 1894, d. 1912. George died 1941. 416. vi Pink William Porter #9333 b. 1894. 417. vii Benjamin Hezikiah Porter #9334 b. 1898, m. Dora Retha Suggs #10011. Benjamin
died 1964. + 418. viii Loula Bell Porter #4372 b. Apr 28 1900. 419. ix Theodore Roosevelt Porter #9335 b. 1905, m. Ida Smith #10012. Theodore died
1949.
154. James Calvin Wright #9300 (36.Prudence4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1869, ColumbusCo., NC, m. Mary Emma Cox #10014.
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Children: 420. i Mack D. Wright #10015 m. Isabelle Boyd #10017, b. 1889, d. 1970. 421. ii Burtie Wright #10016 b. 1893.
156. Sarah Elizabeth Wright #9325 (36.Prudence4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1873, m. EthelL. Boswell #10020, b. 1874, d. 1919. Sarah died 1946.
Children: 422. i Doshie Bell Wright #10021 b. 1894, m. Cannie Albert Spivey #10028, b. 1882, d.
1982. Doshie died 1954. 423. ii Joe Oscar Boswell #10022 b. 1898, m. Carrie Sikes #10029, b. 1906. Joe died 1969. 424. iii Sarah Viola Boswell #9916 b. 1900, m. William Jasper Cox #9912, b. 1900, (son of
Leonard Jasper Cox #9548 and Nova Z. Norris #8803) d. 1965. Sarah died 1965 vs1982.
425. iv England D. Boswell #10023 b. 1903, d. 1994. 426. v Cora L. Boswell #10024 b. 1906. 427. vi Ferris Boswell #10025 b. 1910. 428. vii Bessie Marie Boswell #10026 b. 1910, m. Wade Hampton Soles, Sr. #10030, b. 1909,
d. 1981. Bessie died 1997. 429. viii Jessie M. Boswell #10027 b. 1912, m. Ellen H. _____ #10031. Jessie died 1956.
160. James Barliver Soles, Sr. #9302 (38.Sarah4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1867, Horry Co.,SC, m. Emma Jane Tart #10032, b. 1875.
Children: 430. i Alton J. Soles #10047. 431. ii Annie Lou Soles #10048. 432. iii James Barliver Soles, Jr. #10049. 433. iv William Laulton Soles #10050. 434. v James Normand Soles #10051 b. 1898.
162. Sarah E. Soles #10004 (38.Sarah4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) (See marriage to number 152.)
163. Mary L. Soles #10033 (38.Sarah4, 5.Priscilla3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. 1875, m. John GeorgeHardee #10034. Mary died 1918.
Children: 435. i William Mayo Hardee #10052 b. 1896, m. Attie Arjane Cox #10062, b. 1898, d.
1980. William died 1984. 436. ii Armagy Worth Hardee #10053 b. 1897, m. Corrie Augusta Cox #10063, b. 1899, d.
1979. Armagy died 1969. 437. iii Minnie Jane Hardee #10054 b. 1899, m. Bruce W. Wright #10064, b. 1899, d. 1984.
Minnie died 1975. 438. iv Mary Frances Hardee #10055 b. 1901, m. Shay G. Fowler #10065, b. 1901, d. 1989.
Mary died 1996. 439. v John Dayton Hardee #10056 b. 1903, m. Daisy Blair Smith #10066. John died 1951. 440. vi Mary Agnes Hardee #10057 b. 1904, m. Edgar Austin Wright #10067, b. 1897, d.
1976. Mary died 1994.
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441. vii James Elabee Hardee #10058 b. 1906, m. Elsie _____ #10068. James died 1947. 442. viii Samuel Goram Hardee #10059 b. 1908, m. Addie Leah Cox #10069, b. 1906, d.
1993. Samuel died 1973. 443. ix George Kirby Hardee #10060 b. 1911, m. Edna Lee Blount #10070, b. 1912, d. 1944.
George died 1977. 444. x Grover Theodore Hardee #10061 b. 1913, m. Lulu Norris #10071, b. 1908, d. 1996.
Grover died 1990.
172. Caleb Spivey #9259 (39.Elizabeth4, 6.Mary3, 2.John2, 1.William1) b. about 1874, Columbus Co.,NC, m. Elizabeth Powell #9268.
Children: + 445. i Owen Spivey #9267 b. 1819.
