1898 Sallie Madalee Abbott Sharpe was born September 18, 1898, in South Carolina, the daughter of John Percival Abbott and Mary Ann Sanders Abbot. 1880 Sallie A. B. Abbot was counted in the census on 02 Jun 1880 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 3-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, John T. Abbot; her mother, Sallie A. … Continue reading Sallie Madalee Abbott Sharpe

Nine Others Also Get Prison Terms By HOLLY GATLINGState Saff Writer Convicted South Carolina crime boss Newby Franklin Love received a 70-year prison sentence Monday for organizing international cocaine – and marijuana-smuggling ventures. Under the sentence, the 48-year-old Love, fingered as the kingpin in a scheme to import nearly half a ton of cocaine into Sumter last Dec. 20, will serve more than 30 years … Continue reading Newby Love Sentenced to 70 Years

1891 Lila Boykin Smith Skipper Graddick was born December 10, 1891 in Lugoff, South Carolina, the daughter of Henry Fleming Boykin and Nellie M. Fry Boykin. 1900 Census Information: According to the United States Census recorded on June 6, 1900, Henry Bykin (53), owned a home in Kershaw, South Carolina. In his home were his children; Hubord Bykin (18), Laura Bykin (15), Nellie Bykin (11), … Continue reading Lila Boykin Smith Skipper Graddick

1912 Willie Henry Branham was born on 14 Nov 1912 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Lawrence Branham and Annie Sharpe. 1956 On June 17, 1956, Willie Branham was listed as a active pallbearer in the obituary of James M. (“Papa”) Hornsby. 1972 On March 28, 1972, Willie H Branham was listed in the newspaper article “Elgin Man Drowns In Boating Mishap.” … Continue reading Willie Henry Branham

1939 Farrell Byrd rose was born on November 10, 1939 in Elgin to Boykin Kershaw Rose and Almena Alice Byrd Rose. 1980 On September 6, 1980, Farrell B. Rose was listed as a living son in the obituary of Mrs. Boykin Rose. 1983 He passed away on March 26, 1983 in Columbia. Mr. Rose attended Newberry College and was a graduate of Columbia Commercial College. He was the … Continue reading Farrell Byrd Rose

1899 Eunice Pearl Hornsby was born on 04 Jun 1899 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Joseph Edward Hornsby and Janie Cook Hornsby.  1910 Eunice Hornsby was counted in the census on 19 Apr 1910 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a ten-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, Edward Hornsby; her mother, Janie Hornsby; her siblings, … Continue reading Eunice Pearl Hornsby Goff

1899 Edwin Powe Guy was born January 22, 1899 in Lowryville, Chester, South Carolina, son of James Lindsay Guy and Emily Louise Powe Guy. 1903 On November 29, 1903, Edwin Powe Guy was listed in the newspaper article ““THE STATE’S” COLOR CONTEST INTERESTS THE CHILDREN.” 1935 On October 3, 1935, Edwin Powe Guy was listed in the newspaper article “South Carolina Man Marries In Cambridge.“ … Continue reading Edwin Powe Guy

1926 Eddie Hilburn Goff was born on September 1, 1926 in Blaney, Kershaw, South Carolina a child of Edward Cleveland Goff and Ola Mae Ross Goff. 1930 Eddie C Goff Jr. was counted in the census on 03 May 1930 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA as a 4-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Eddie C Goff; his mother, Ola … Continue reading Eddie Hilburn Goff

1904 Roberta Mattox Rose was born February 13, 1904 in Mississippi. 1982 Mrs. Roberta Rose, 78, widow of Norman K. Rose, Sr., of Rabon Road, died Saturday, September 4, 1982 at Providence Hospital. Mrs. Rose was born in Mississippi. She was a member of Blaney Baptist Church, Eglin, and was retired secretary for Clemson Sandhill Experimental Station. Surviving are a son, Norman K. Rose Jr., … Continue reading Roberta Mattox Rose

1895 Amelia Rose Flaherty was born January 9, 1895 in Elgin, South Carolina, the daughter of Adolphus K Rose and Roxie Christmas Rose. 1900 Census Information: According to the United States Census reported on June 1, 1900, Adolphus Rose (36) owned a home in Wateree Township, South Carolina, also in the home was his wife of 8 years, Roxana Rose (28). She reported being the … Continue reading Amelia Rose Flaherty