1936 Edward McClain Watts was born on September 25, 1936 in Elgin, he was a son of Robert O. Watts and Martha Mae Rabon Watts. 1940 According to United States Census reported on May 13, 1940, Robert C Watts (33) owned a home in Wateree Township, Kershaw, South Carolina, with his wife, Martha Mae Watts (27), and their children; Robert L Watts (7), James Watts … Continue reading Edward McClain Watts

1909 Margaret Koon was born on 21 Apr 1909 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of George Daniel Koon and Lue Ella Martin Koon. 1910 Margaret Koon was counted in the census on 01 Mar 1910 in Richland, South Carolina, USA, as a 11-months-old, female, single, daughter. Also in the home was her father, George D Koon; her mother, Luella Koon; and her … Continue reading Margaret Koon Cobb

1952 Dennis James Porter Sr was born on 17 Jan 1952 in Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey, USA a child of William John Porter Sr. and Margaret VanHart Porter. 2002 He died on 15 Jan 2002 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital. Dennis James Porter Sr was buried on 19 Jan 2002 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA at Greenlawn Memorial … Continue reading Dennis James Porter Sr.

1924 Oliver Leon “Buster” Miles was born January 28, 1924 in Kershaw County, South Carolina, the son of Walter Leon Miles and Lillie Easter Owens Miles. 1930 Census Information: According to the United States Census recorded on May 3, 1930, Walter L Miles (41) owned a home in Wateree Township, Kershaw, South Carolina with his wife, Lillie E Miles (30). It was reported that they … Continue reading Oliver Leon Miles

1914 Willie Mae Nettles Wooten was born August 2, 1914, in Blaney, South Carolina, daughter of Joseph Nettles and Rebecca Aldrich Nettles 1920 Census Information: According to the US Census recorded on January 28, 1920, Joe Nettles (46), rented a home in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina with his wife, Rebecca Nettles (46); and their children; Alma Nettles (11), Emily Nettles (8), Williemae Nettles (5) and … Continue reading Willie Mae Nettles Wooten

1914 Bessie “Becky” McKenzie Hornsby was born November 29, 1914 in Hampton, South Carolina, daughter of Henry McKenzie and Julia Priester McKenzie. 1975 On August 3, 1975, Mrs. John (Bessie) Hornsby was listed as a living sister in the obituary of Norris McKenzie. 2001 ELGIN – Services for Bessie “Becky” McKenzie Hornsby, 87, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at Union … Continue reading Bessie McKenzie Hornsby

1916 Chalmers Eben Young was born July 29, 1916 in Kershaw County, South Carolina, the eldest son of Chalmers Landy Young and Minnie Estelle Jordan Young. 1941 On September 5, 1941, C. E. Young was listed in the newspaper article “Blaney Schools Open September 10.” On September 5, 1941, C. E. Young was listed in the newspaper article “Blaney School To Open Fall Term On … Continue reading Chalmers Eben Young

1908 Eva Hornsby Watts was born May 3, 1908 in Blaney, the daughter of Eddie Hornsby and Jane “Janie” C. Cook Hornsby. 1910 Eva Hornsby as a 10-month-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, Edward Hornsby; her mother, Janie Hornsby; her siblings, Daisy Hornsby, Eunice Hornsby, Lucy May Hornsby, Bula Hornsby, and Lee Hornsby; and a servant, Edward Sanders. 1920 Eva … Continue reading Eva Geneva Hornsby Smith Watts

1920 Ellerbe Hornsby was born on September 30, 1920 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, to  Michael Ernest “Mike” Hornsby and Dove “Dovie” Motley Watts Hornsby. 1930 Census Information: Mike E Hornsby is listed as the head of household; also in the home was his wife, Dovie Hornsby; and children, Boykin L Hornsby, Eliza T Hornsby, Viola A Hornsby, Otto Ernest Hornsby, Lillian E Hornsby, Lizzie M Hornsby, … Continue reading Ellerbe Luther Hornsby

1928 Curtis Everett Brown was born on 01 Nov 1928 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Leslie P Brown and Lillian Watts. He had eight siblings, namely: Lester E Brown, Leslie E Brown, Thomas Brown, Elise Brown, Maxcy Paul Brown, Ophelia Brown, Rudolph Travis Bradley, and Madge Hammonds.  1930 Curtis E Brown was counted in the census on 03 May 1930 in … Continue reading Curtis Everett Brown