1870: John R Abbott was born January 12, 1870 in South Carolina, the son of John Percival Abbott and Sallie Elkin Abbott. 1880 John C. Abbot was counted in the census on 02 Jun 1880 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 7-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, John T. Abbot; his mother, Sallie A. Abbot; and his … Continue reading John R Abbott

1882 James A Sanders was born in May 1882 in South Carolina, USA a child of Charles Sanders and Mary Wagstaff Sanders. 1900 James Sanders was counted in the census on 26 Jun 1900 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA as a 18-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Charles Sanders; his mother, Mary Sanders; and his siblings, John Sanders, … Continue reading James A Sanders

LOST – HORSE MULE COLOR BETWEEN brown and black. Weight about 900 lbs. $25 reward. Return to Roy Hornsby, Pontiac, S. C. Rt. 2. Call 2-9783. Continue reading Lost and Found

The home of Mrs. Willie Coleman (Annette Jacobs) at Dentsville was the scene of a lovely surprise birthday party on September 3, given in honor of her mother, Mrs. Earl Jacobs of Pontiac. Mrs. Harold Lippard of New York, sister of Mrs. Coleman (Correction: Should be sister to Mrs. Jacobs), and Mrs. Melvin LeGrand were assistant hostesses. The living and dining rooms were attrractively decorated … Continue reading Birthday Party for Mrs. Earl Jacobs

1887 Linder Benjamin Smith was born January 31, 1887, Longtown, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA, the son of John William Smith and Priscilla Eliza Spurrier Smith. 1900 Census Information: According to the United States Census recorded on June 2, 1900, John Smith (47) owned a home in Fairfield County, South Carolina. Also in his home was his wife, Priscilla Smith (37). It was reported that they … Continue reading Linder Benjamin Smith

1863 Kathryn “Katie” McDonald Morgan was born in May of 1853 in Kershaw County, South Carolina to Daniel McDonald and Adelade C Ramsey McDonald 1900 Census Information: According to the United States census reported on June 1, 1900, Abigie S. Morgan (50) owned a home in Richland County, South Carolina, with his wife of twenty years, Katie Morgan (47), and their children; Cora Morgan (19), Lillie … Continue reading Kathryn McDonald Morgan

1867 Samuel Walter Rose was born January 24, 1867 in South Carolina, to John Warren Rose, Sr. and Mary Ella Watts Rose. 1880 Samuel W. Rose was counted in the census on 17 Jun 1880 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 13-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, John W Rose; his mother, Mary E. Rose; and his … Continue reading Samuel Walter Rose

Fredna Vernelle Shannon Davis was born September 9, 1920. Mrs. Vernell Davis, 28, of Route 2, Blaney, died this morning, June 8, 1949, at her home. She was the wife of William V. Davis. Mrs. Davis was a member of Spears Creek Baptist church and a life-long resident of her community. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Thelma Jo Anne Davis and Katie … Continue reading Fredna Vernelle Shannon Davis

Boyd Marion Price was born September 4, 1877 in Blythewood, the son of John Price and Mary Brown Price. Boyd Marion Price, 71, of Blythewood, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Warren Entzminger, 722 Caolhoun street, Tuesday, June 7, 1949 at 7:30 p.m., after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Price had spent his entire life in the Blythewood community. He is survived … Continue reading Boyd Marion Price

150 to Attend Self – Government Project Here Five Columbia girls will attend the third Palmetto Girls State at the University of South Carolina Tuesday through Sunday of next week, according to Mrs. Irvine F. Belser, chairman and director of Girls State, which is sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary, department of South Carolina. Richland Unit number 6, of which Mrs. Boyce Wideman is president, … Continue reading Legion Women Sponsoring 5 Girls From Columbia Area