Barnes, McBrayer, Slaten, Blyth, Gowen, Greenville Distr., SC 1700s-1800s
The above names are witnesses on deeds involving people surnamed Barnes in Greenville District, SC.Are they relatives, by any chance?I'm seeking information about any of the people named in the deed listed below.
JOHN BARNES of Greenville District, SC, deed dated 25 Aug 1797 to John SWAFFER proved before Robert COOK by the oath of Daniel BLYTH, 7 Apr 1798, for 30 pounds sterling, 50 acres adjacent Mager GOWENs Corner... John BARNES (B), Wit:William BLYTH, Daniel BLYTH.[Mager Gowen was Major John Gowen, who lived in upper Greenville County near the Spartanburg line.]From Greenville County Deed Book D, pp. 534-535; copy from SC Archives microfilm C2985.
MARY BARNES of Greenville District, SC, deed dated 28 Mar 1819, to Thomas PAYNE for $100, tract of 100 acres in Greenville district on a branch of the middle fork of Saluda River whereon the said Mary Barnes and Henry DEEN now live, part of a tract run by Thomas BRUMMETT and conveyed to John COVENHOVEN then to John GLASS... Mary BARNS (X) (LS), Wit:John GOWEN, James GOWEN.Proved by the oath of John Gowen Junr that he saw Molly Barnes sign the deed, 7 Feb 1820.[There may have been a close connection between Mary "Molly" Barnes and John Barnes.She may have even been his widow.]From Greenville County Deed Book L, pp. 79-80; copy from SC Archives microfilm C2988.[Note:another nickname for Mary was Polly.Mary Barnes might also have been known as Polly Barnes.]