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Posted next is information I have collected on Edmondosns in SC counties from Pickens to York.
I am looking for information on Benjamin and William Edmondson in old Pendleton District, sons of Thomas and Mary Edmondson, natives of Essex County, Virginia.
Was there a second Benjamin Edmondson in the area, maybe in Greeneville County? If so, was he a son of Thomas's brother James? I have almost nothing from Greeneville County and would welcome discussion with anyone who has reseaarched their records.
I am looking, too, for any evidence that John Edmondson of Craven County NC and his son Isaac ever lived in SC. There is a gap of about 9 years after John sold some land in NC and his appearing in Wilkes County Georgia records in 1784. His son Isaac must not be confused with the Union County Edmondson named Isaac who died in 1789.
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC.
Richland was formed in 1785 from old Camden District. It is bounded on the north by Fairfield and Kershaw, by Sumter on the east, Lexington on the west and Calhoun on the south. Columbia, the State Capital, is located in Richland. Records were burned in the destruction of the city by Sherman’s forces.
Though apparently living in nearby Sumter County, Amos Edmundson is shown in the Census of 1810 in the Richland County census as well as Sumter.
Margaret Lyles who married Thomas Edmondson (son of James Edmondson, and a nephew of Amos) is said by Julia Leite, a descendant, to be the daughter of Washington Lyles of Richland, who died there in 1821. Washington was a son of William (Big Bill) Lyles.
(Revised April 11, 2009.SWE)
SPARTANBURG COUNTY.
This county was formed in 1785 and was a part of old Ninety Six District at the time. In 1791 it became part of Pinkney Equity Court District, with Union County. In 1800, it became an equity court district. It borders NC on the north, Greenville County (west), Cherokee and Union (east) and Laurens (south). Records were burned in 1865. Part of Cherokee was cut from its northeast corner in 1897.
1790 Census.
Margaret Edmunson, p. 90. Ninety Six District. 2 free white males under 16. 4 white females. No slaves. (Widow of Isaac Edmundson).
1800 Census. No Edmondsons.
1810 Census, Spartanburg County. Thomas Edmondson (Edmiston/Edmerton).
1820 Census, p. 258.
Thomas Edmanson
COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF UPPER SC, Vol. 2, shows no Edmondsons.
Spartanburg County SC Will Abstracts, 1787-1840, by Brent Holcomb.
No Edmondsons.
John Brown was born in May, 1765, in Spartenburg District and married there to Betty Crawford in 1785. She was apparently a Cherokee with Indian name of “Red Deer”. She died in Spartenburg District in 1809. Their son, Elijah Brown, was born Feb. 15, 1773, and married Jan. 15, 1821 in Alabama. His wife was Nancy Edmondson, b. in 1804. Elijah died in 1845 in Alabama.
The 1800 Census of Pendleton District, Col. Brown’s Regiment, lists John Brown on page 1 and also Ths. Brown. The Edmondsons are listed on the same page. John Brown’s household included 3 males under 10, 3 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, and 1 female 26-45.
(Information from Nancy Edmondson Woods, 2008).
SUMTER COUNTY.
Sumter, formed in 1798, was in Camden District, called Clarendon County after 1785. It lies east of the Wateree in old Craven County and St. Mark Parish. In 1867, it included Clarendon which was cut from its southern area in the 1800’s and most of Lee County which was cut out of its northern area in 1902.
Census of 1810, Sumter County, p. 372.
Amos Edmundson
He was shown, too, in nearby Richland County in the 1810 Census,p. 170. Or were there two men name Amos?
Amos Edmundson, son of John and Lydia Downing Edmundson, was born in N.C., probably in the Conetoe area of f Edgecombe (or Martin which contained the Conetoe settlement for a few years until 1800). His sister Elinor Edmundson who had married Luke Norris moved to Sumter, Salem County, SC, by 1803 and on to Covington County, MS, by 1815. Amos moved about 1800 to Sumter, Salem County, SC, and married Mary Moody there in 1809. She was a daughter of Solomon Moody and Mary Allen Moody. Their son James was born there in 1810. They appear to have moved to Liberty County, GA, but had reached Mississippi by 1812 where Amos was in the militia as a private in the 13th Regiment, Col. Nixon commanding. He reached the rank of captain. The family moved to Butler County, AL after 1830, then to Marshall County, MS, by 1840 (Census). Amos E. Edmondson died in Hinds County in 1830. His wife Mary Moody Edmondson died in Marshall County.
They had:
1. James Edmondson, b. 1810 in Salem County, SC (no longer a county).
2. William Edmondson, b. in 1812-13, in SC, according to the 1850 Census of Hinds County, MS.
3. Andrew Jackson Edmondson, b. May 26, 1814.
4. Charles Moody Edmondson, b July 10, 1822, and died Aug. 1, 1905.
5. Thomas Jefferson Edmondson, b. about 1825 and died in 1853.
6. Amos Edmondson, b. about 1827.
7. Joseph Edmondson, b. about 1830, probably in the 1850 Hinds County Census.
8. A daughter who died as an infant.
The Census of 1850, Perry County, MS, shows James Edmondson, b. in SC, age 40, whose wife is Nancy, 39, b. in SC, and children: Amos, 23, b. in NC; Robert, 16, William. 15, Elizabeth, 13, George, 11, Lucinda, 10, all born in NC. Three other children were born in MS: James, 7. Martha, 4. John, 9 months. See also Forrest County and Jones County, MS, and St. James Parish, LA. Information from Paul Draughon of Hattiesbury, MS, in 1965, stated James Edmundson’s son James William Edmundson was Paul’s grandfather. See McWhorter Papers, No. 230, East Carolina State University.
The 1850 Census, Hinds County, MS, shows William Edmundson, 37, farmer, b. in SC. Selina, wife, 26, b. in MS. Sarah, ?, b. in MS. William, ?, b. in MS. Mary E., ?, b. in MS. Marvina E., ?, b. in MS. P. 806. William was shown in the 1840 Census of Hinds.
Living in the household of Stephen Granberry, 23, b. in MS, was Joseph Edmundson, 18, b. in MS.
UNION COUNTY
Formed in 1785 from former Craven County and Old Ninety Six District. Old Pinckney Courthouse was located in the corner of present Union County, where the Pacolet runs into the Broad. Tyger River lies in the southern portion of Union, running southeasterly to join the Broad. The Enoree forms the southern boundary of Union. Cane Creek is north of the Tyger near its convergence with the Broad. Rich bottom lands lay between the Tyger and the Enoree in the early years. Union is bounded by Cherokee on the north, Chester and Fairfield on the east, Newberry and Laurens on the south and Spartanburg on the west.
August 3, 1772. Joseph Edmondston of 96 District, S.C., gave bond for title to 100 acres on a small branch of John’s Creek, waters of Enoree River, to Hosea Holcombe. The land was bounded by Elenor Holcombe and vacant land and was granted to Richard Wickersham. When Edmondson gives Holcombe a “Lawful Conveyance” and Holcombe pays Edmondson 200 pounds currency, “this bond is null and void”. Witnesses: William Sutton (W); Martha Ryan (x). May 11, 1779. Hosea Holcombe assigned “the within obligation” to John Holcombe. March 1, 1787. John Holcombe assigned it to William Woolbanks with Archer Smith as witness. No recording dates. (UNION COUNTY SC MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, Books 1 and 2, p. 94)
Cane Creek Monthly Meeting was formed on the Tyger River in 1775. Margaret Edmundson was a founder. (QUAKER ENCYCLOPEDIA, Vol. I, p. 1053, by Hinshaw). Margaret was disowned by the Quakers 24th day of the 12th month, 1796. (p. 1061).
May 8-9, 1775. Deeds A, pp. 202-208. Lease and release. Joseph Robertson of Craven County, S.C., Ninety Six District, to William Faucett of same, for 750 pounds S.C. money, 300 acres above Hugh Nelsons on Browns Creek granted to John Davis by William Tryon, Gov. of N.C., Sept 25, 1766, the said John Davis conveyed to George Walker and said George Walker to the above said Joseph Robison. Ann Robertson (seal). Wit. William Hughs, William Edmondson, John McDonald. Proved by the oath of William Edmondson before John Nuckols, J.P., May 10, 1775. Recorded 25 Sept., 1786. (UNION COUNTY SC DEED ABSTRACTS, Vol. I, Deed Books A-F, 1785-1800, 1752-1800, by Holcomb)
April 14, 1783. Caleb Edmundson and his wife leased land to John Pearson (SC ARCHIVES AND HISTORY INDEX).
May 5, 1783. Caleb Edmundson leased land to Charles Simms.
August 20, 1785. Payment was issued to Samuel Edmiston for 95 pounds 13 shillings 4 pence for waggon team and four horses and the hire of three waggon horses in 1780 per account passed by the commissioners. Annual interest 6 pounds, 13 shillings, 11 pence. (STUB ENTRIES TO INDENTS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST SOUTH CAROLINA GROWING OUT OF THE REVOLUTION, by Salley. Vol. U-W, p. 261. Book W, No. 444). (Samuel Edmiston was possibly the son of David Turk Edmiston who settled in Abbeville County. However, Samuel Edmundson, older brother of Caleb and Hester Underhill Edmundson, went to S.C. in 1772, with his son-in-law, Armael Fincher, and daughter Rebecca Edmundson Fincher. Samuel married Isabella Underhill, sister of Hester. Rebecca was born in 1739. Her son was John Fincher. Finchers settled in Upson County, Forsyth County and Twiggs County in Georgia in later years).
Sept. 15, 1785. Deeds A, pp. 4-7. Lease and release. William Edmondson, planter of Union County, to Samuel Torbert of same, 200 acres on Brushy Creek, on south side of the Saluda, bounded on all sides by vacant land when granted by Benjamin Guerard, Governor, 15 Oct 1784, recorded in Book AAAA, p. 125, for 50 pounds current money. Wm. Edmondson, (seal). Wit: Benjn. Long, Wm. Hendley, Joshua Palmer. (Did this man move to Pendleton District?)
Sept. 26, 1785. Payment issued to Isaac Edmonson for 14 pounds, 5 shillings, 8 pence for a horse impressed into use for the militia in 1782. (STUB ENTRIES TO INDENTS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST SOUTH CAROLINA GROWING OUT OF THE REVOLUTION, by A.S. Salley. Vol. X, p. 66. Book X, No. 743).
Jan. 26, 1786. Payment issued to Mr. Isaac Edmonson for 1 pound, 14 shillings, 3 pence sterling for a beef supplied the militia in 1781. (STUB ENTRIES TO INDENTS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST SOUTH CAROLINA GROWING OUT OF THE REVOLUTION, by A.S. Salley. Vol. X, p. 153. Book X, No. 1419).
1784-86. Patent Land Survey, 1770-1820, by Alma Spires, for parts of old Ninety Six District, included information on Greenville, Laurens, Newberry, Spartanburg and Union counties. Book A, 1784-86, p. 321, list Lewis Bobo, 200 acres, on a small branch of Tyger River. No Edmondsons are listed in this book. Book B is missing. Books C (1785-1788), Book D (1788-1799), Book E (1791-1803) include no Edmondsons.
July 14, 1787. Lewis Bobo conveyed 300 acres on Wofford’s and Barnett’s branches of the Tyger River, Union County, to Caleb Edmondson for 10 shillings (Deeds B, p. 12). Granted to Bobo in 1770 (Book FFF, Secretary’s Office, Charleston). Deeds Book B, p. 12, Union County.
Nov. 1, 1787. Caleb Edmondson granted by lease and release to Caleb Smith a tract of 100 acres on Wofford’s Creek, a branch of Tyger River (the Bobo tract), as bond for a debt of 100 pounds sterling. Deeds F, p. 276.
1789. Isaac Edmondson sold to John Campbell a tract of 425 acres on the south side of the Enoree River for 171 pounds sterling. This was part of a tract of 750 acres conveyed to Isaac by his father Caleb Edmondson. Isaac’s house is cited as a landmark. A spring branch running down to the Enoree lay west of the house. This tract was conveyed to Caleb Edmondson Junior by John Campbell, August 29, 1789, and then to John Fincher by Caleb Edmondson, Junior, Sept. 12, 1789. (Deeds B, pp. 237-38).
Jan. 19, 1789. Isaac Edmondson, acting with power of attorney for “Joseph Edmondson of York County of the State of Pennsylvania” bought for 100 pounds South Carolina money a tract of 350 acres from Bryan White and his wife Judah, originally granted to White, joining lands of Rhoads and others. (Deeds C, p.88. SWE). Joseph Edmondson, Isaac’s brother, had married Rebecca and died in Pennsylvania in 1822. William Edmundson, when editor of EFAB, stated Caleb and his sons were land speculators in several states. Thomas Edmundson married Mary Penrose and died in York County, PA. John Edmundson married Rachel Mendenhall and died in 1782 in York County.
July, 1789. Isaac Edmondson sold to James Campbell a plantation of 750 acres known as Edmondson’s Place, located in Ninety Six District northeast of the Enoree River for 383 pounds sterling. The land was bounded by that of John Addington above and George McClain below. Isaac is called “a planter of Ninety Six District”. Witnessed by David Smith, Caleb Edmondson and John Campbell. Deeds B, p. 354.
Sept. 23, 1789. Isaac Edmondson, farmer, sold a plantation of 300 acres to Jesse Dodd for 150 pounds sterling. One hundred acres was granted to Isaac and recorded in Charleston. Two hundred acres was part of a tract of 750 acres granted to him by his father Caleb, May 12, 1784. The land was on the north side of the Enoree. Documents were signed by Isaac. Witnessed by John and Sarah Pearson, Jesse Young. Deeds B, p. 360.
1789. Isaac Edmonson was granted land by John Bryan et al. (Deeds C, p.88).
Feb. 15, 1790. Isaac Edmondson and Jacob Duckett were bound to Caleb Edmondson, father of Isaac Edmundson, in the sum of 500 pounds sterling for the support and maintenance of Caleb Edmundson during his natural life. Isaac mortgaged 500 acres whereon the said Isaac Edmundson now dwells on the north side of Enoree River in Union County. Witnesses: John Pearson, John Townsend, Jr. (x); James Townsend by solemn affirmation (Quaker), Feb. 17, 1790, before Joseph McJunkin, J.P. Recorded Feb. 21, 1790. UNION COUNTY SC MORTGAGES, pp. 76-78.
Feb. 26, 1790. Isaac Edmundson of Union County, S.C., power of attorney to Jesse Dodd of same place to ask, demand, sue for and collect any sums of money of divers persons in aforesaid state due to Edmundson and to prose-cute a suit now commenced against Edmundson by Robert Murrett (Merrick) of the State of Pennsylvania. Witnessed by William Ray and Caleb Edmundson. Proved by Ray, March 16, 1790, before John Birdson, J.P. (UNION COUNTY SC MORTGAGES, pp. 78-79).
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Dec. 25, 1790. Deeds B, pp. 414-416. William Edmondson of Union County, District of Ninety Six, sold to Walter Roberts of same for 30 pounds Virginia money, 100 acres on the north side of Enoree adj. John Addington, John Martindale, and Walter Roberts, adjoining lines with the plantation whereon the said Walter Roberts now liveth. Wm. Edmondson (seal). Sarah Edmondson (seal). Wit: John Roberds, John Fincher (mark). Proved by the oath of John Fincher 28 Dec. 1790 before Charles Sims, J.P. Recorded 28 Dec. 1790. (See also Deeds F, pp. 49-51) (See Pendleton District, Anderson County). (This William Edmondson sounds like the man living soon afterward in the Pickensville area, Pendleton District, of present Pickens County).
Dec. 27, 1790. Bond to administer the estate of Isaac Edmondson was made by Margaret Edmondson, Walter Roberts, Samuel Simpson and Isham Prince. If a will were found, it would be probated. Signed by all administrators. Margaret was Isaac’s widow. (The name is spelled Edmondson in most of the original records). Isaac Edmondson had a son, John, who moved to Giles County, TN, and a daughter Margaret who married a Stewart. He also had a daughter Celia, born about 1782, shown in the 1800 census. (From William Edmundson, editor of EFAB, who is descended from this line. No. 58, p. 36. Could this Celia be the woman who married Dixon Harp in Georgia about 1800? SWE).
Census of 1790, Union County.
William Edmundson, p. 84. 96 District. 1 white male above 16. 2 white males under 16. 5 white females.
Margaret Edmonson, p. 90. 96 District, Union County. 2 white males under 16. 4 free white females. (widow of Isaac)
William Edmondson, p. 92. 96 District, Union County. 1 white male above 16. 2 white females.
Caleb Edmondson, p. 92. 96 District, Union County. 1 white male. 2 white females. 1 slave.
March 22, 1791. Inventory of the estate of Isaac Edmondson was made by William Young, Thomas Roberts, and John Adington. Robert Merricke sued the executors but there is no evidence any payment was made to him. (Box 1, Pack 17, Union County Courthouse).
April 6, 1791. Will of Caleb Edmundson, Union County. The original was copied by Stephen W. Edmondson in 1966. Written in a beautiful clear hand, the will was signed by Caleb in very shaky manner, characteristic of an old or ill person.
“The Last Will and Testament of Caleb Edmundson of Union County in the State of South Carolina—Be it known unto all Christian people whome these presents may concearn that I Caleb Edmundson being at the signing and sealing hereof of sound and Well Disposed Mind and calling to Mind the Mortality of my Body and knowing that it is appointed to all men to Dye do make and ordain and constitute my last Will and Testament in the following manner---
1. I Desire that my Body may be buryed in a plain desent and Christian manner at the Discrecion of my Beloved Wife and that my funeral charges and Just Debts be paid and Discharged with convenient Speed after my Deceace—
2. I give and Bequeath to my beloved wife Jude Edmundson My Plantation where I now live together with my household furniture Stock and Plantation Tools and my Negro fellow During her Natural life and widowhood for her support and the support of my Son William Edmundson who is to Receive one half of what Shall be made on the Said Plantation during the Natural life or widowhood of my wife---
3. I give and Bequeath to my three Sons namely Thomas, Joseph and Caleb Edmundson to each of them one Shilling Starling Money of Great Britton---
4. And further my mind and will is that after the Desese or Marrage of my Beloved wife all the remains or Remainders of my Estate Both Real and Personal be exposed to Publick Sail and Be disposed of in the following manner that is to Say to be equally Devided amongst my Grandchildren the children of my children William, Isaac and Caleb Edmundson and if my Son William should be then Living my mind and will is that he have an equal part of my Estate with the above mentioned grandchildren.
5. And further then more my will is that my above mentioned Legatees Receive their Legesees at Lawful age all which I will to them and their eirs and asigns for ever----and I Do hereby nominate Constitute and apoint my friend John Clarks to be executor to the Will Disanuling and Revoking all other Wills and Confirming this and this only to be my Last Will and Testament Witness my hand and Seal this forth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one.
Signed Sealed published pronounced and Decleared by the said Caleb Edmundson to be his last Will and Testament in the Presents of us we being present beleeving him to be a sound and well Disposed mind.
Caleb Edmundson (L.S.)
Witness Present.
Ralph Hunt Caleb Smith Ann (x) Smith
her mark
Recorded in Will Book No. 2, page 1. April 6th 1791 Ben Haile, C.C.
April 2, 1792. “An Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of Caleb Edmundson, Deceased. Appraised by Ralph Hunt, William Young and James Addington.
L S D
One Bed and furniture and one Bolzter and Sheets and Blanket 4 15 0
By one ditto 2 sheets on Bolzter and Blankit 4 10 0
2 Blankets 0 12 0
One Chest 0 11 0
One case and Bottle 0 7 0
One Jontnoulf 0 10 0
2 small Dishes and 4 plates 0 7 0
4 small Basons, one pint tankard 0 18 0
One saddle and saddlebags. 0 16 0
2 augers and one chissel 0 3 0
one looking glass 0 3 0
2 pair of cand. 0 2 0
one pot 0 10 0
one ditto 0 5 0
one kittle 0 3 0
one Dutch oven 0 9 4
Sundries of old iron tolls 0 6 0
one hand axe and drawing knife 0 8 0
one fauling axe 0 2 6
one Spining wheel 0 7 0
fire tongs and shovel 0 3 0
4 hoes 0 6 0
Tea kittle and funnell 0 7 0
2 pails and one tub and sifter 0 2 6
one Jack and pint tumbler 0 2 6
one frying pan and bake iron 0 7 0
one cutter and shovel plow 0 8 0
one iron hammer and Candlestick 0 4 8
One pot racking 0 4 8
4 chairs 0 6 0
one churn and tub 0 2 6
one side saddle 0 18 0
one Bible 0 18 8
one horse 11 0 0
one Negro fellow 20 0 0
one cow and calf 2 5 0
200 acres of land 45 0 0
one Sprouting hoe 0 1 6
2 yearlings 1 10 0
one old jack screw 0 10 0
L 134 0 0
Caleb Smith 23: 0: 0
Returned 2 April 1792
Ben Haile, D.C.
(Copied from the original at the Union County Courthouse by Stephen W. Edmondson, 1966)
At a Sale of the Estate of Caleb Edmondson Deceased the 12th Day of December, 1792 by John Clark Executr.
L S D
James Campbell, to—1 cutter and shovel plow 0 3 0
James Campbell to---1 candlestick and box Iron 0 1 0
William Woolbank to---1 axe 0 2 0
Ambrose Ray to ---1 frying pan 0 3 7
John Clark to---1 pot rack -- 4 --
John Clark to---1 pair of fire tongs -- 5 ---
Ambroze Ray---3 hoes -- 5 6
Ambrose Ray---1 grubing hoe 1 9
Wm. White to---1 auger and gimblet 1 2
Jas. Campbell to---1 drawing knife 2 1
Harry Thickpenny to---1 Dutch oven 13 --
Ralph Hunt to---1 pot 9 7
Wm. Woolbank to---1 pot 4 11
Judith Edmondson to---1 pair of cards 1 1
Edmond Simpson to---1 case of bottles 2 11
Judith Edmondson to---1 looking glass 1 7
Wm. Woolbanks to---1 sadle 8 1
Jas. Campbell to---1 pair of saddlebags -- 9
Wm. Woolbanks to---2 pewter basons 10 --
Wm. Woolbanks to—Do --------Do 7 --
Randall Alexander to—4 plates and dish 8 1
Jno. Clark to—1 pewter dish 4 10
Judith Edmondson to—1 jack and tins and a pepper box 1 2
Wm. Woolbanks to—1 dough trough 7 0
Judith Edmondson to—1 chest 6 7
Judith Edmondson to—1 flax wheel 4 9
Judith Edmondson to—2 pails and a sifter 1 1
Judith Edmondson to—1 tumbler 1 1
Edmond Simpson to—2 chears 3 3
Judith Edmondson to—2 chears 3 1
Randall Alexander to—1 churn -- 7
Judith Edmondson to—1 side saddle -- -- 4
James Campbell to—1 sorrel horse 4 4 --
James Campbell to—1 Negro fellow 15 1 --
Judith Edmondson to—2 blankets 5 --
Judith Edmondson to—1 pair of bedsteads -- -- 9
John Clark to—1 bed 3 10 6
Judith Edmondson—1 cow and yearling 1 3 --
A True Coppy by Jas Campbell
Returns of Executor John Clark, with list of expenses submitted to Court of Union County. Charges appear to be reasonable and execution of will to be adequate and fair.
(Copied from original records at Union County Courthouse by Stephen W. Edmondson, 1966).
Caleb Edmundson was born 1705-1712 in Ireland, son of John and Elizabeth Stair Edmundson, who immigrated to Pennsylvania. There was another Caleb Edmundson, born in1705, at Tineel, Ireland, son of Tryal and Abigail Johnson Edmundson, who die in 1717. This family were protestant settlers in Ireland from the English midlands. Caleb Edmondson, b. July 31, 1705, to Richard and Elin Edmondson of Thornley, England, Chipping Parish, Lancaster, 30 miles from Little Musgrave, is probably a relative.
January, 1793. Inventory of the balances of accounts as they now stand in the book of James Sims, deceased:
South Carolina. Squire Edmondson
Wm. Edmondson
March 7, 1793. John Fincher (J) of Union County assigns, releases and claims to John Martindale of Union County for 70 pounds all his interest in a title bond by Isaac Edmundson to John Fincher of 500 pounds penalty dated 1789 and recorded in Book 1, p. 87. He also authorizes Martindale of this date in 1793 to change the bond off the record or change the same into his own name. Witnesses: Jesse Dodd and Samuel Simpson. Proved by Dodd in 1794 before Andrew Torrance and recorded June 2, 1794. (UNION COUNTY SC MISCELLAN-EOUS RECORDS, Books 1 and 2, pp. 164-165).
March 27, 1793. Margaret Edmundson, Walter Roberts and David Smith give to John Martindale, all of Union County, a bond for 280 pounds sterling. The above bounden Margaret Edmundson, Walter Roberts and David Smith are to execute a deed to Martindale for 350 acres between Tyger and Enoree Rivers granted to Bryan White. Martindale is to pay Margaret Edmundson or Walter Roberts 70 pounds sterling. If any party fail their obligation, bond is void. Signed by all parties. Witnessed by Jesse Dodd, John (J) Fincher and Samuel Simpson. Proved by Dodd June 5, 1794, before And.Torrance. Recorded June 2, 1794. (UNION COUNTY SC MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, Books 1 and 2, 166-168).
April 10, 1794. Margaret Edmondson bought a 425 acre tract on the north side of Enoree River, known as Edmondson’s Place, from James Campbell of Newberry District, for 50 pounds sterling. Bounded by the Enoree River, by Isaac’s Spring Branch and other landmarks. Located in Pinckney District, Union County. (Deeds Book C-394. SWE)
May 19, 1796. Margaret Edmondson conveyed as security for a debt of 100 dollars to Jacob Dunkett title to a tract of 1200 acres owned by her deceased husband Isaac Edmondson. (Deeds D-375. SWE)
Feb. 6, 1797. Deeds E, pp. 87-89. William Bratton, Sheriff of Pinckney District, to Enock Floyd of Union County, planter, whereas Isaac Edmundson, deceased, late in the county and in the district, was seized of a tract of 250 acres in Union County on the waters of Enoree River, and said Isaac Edmundson decd being indebted to Robert Merrick of the State of S.C., and said Robert Merrick did exhibit his petition to the judge of the court of common pleas of the said state in April Term 1796, and said Isaac Edmundson was indebted to Robert Merick in the sum of 57 pounds 18 shillings 6 ¾ pence sterling, now by write of fi fa, by the hand of John Martin, clerk of said court at Pinckneyville, 1 April 1796, said William Bratton sells tract to Enoc Floyd for 61 pounds. William Bratton, S.P.D. (LS). Wit: David Norman, David Floyd, Nathaniel Floyd. Proved in Union County by the oath of David Norman, 5 Sept. 1797 before Jno. Martindale, J.P. Recorded 5 Sept. 1797. (UNION COUNTY SC DEED ABSTRACT, by Holcomb).
Feb. 20, 1797. Deeds E, pp. 93-94. Margaret Edmondson of Pinckney District, SC, sold to James Campbell of Ninety Six District, for 80 pounds, 425 acres, Pinckney District, reserving 142 acres at the lower end joining the River Enoree at Isaac’s Spring branch. Margaret Edmundson (seal). Wit: George Smith, Joseph Randel Ju’r, Mersy Smith. Proved in Union County by the oath of Joseph Randel Jun’r, 2 Nov. 1797 before Joseph McJuncklin, J.P. Recorded 7 Nov 1797.
Deeds E-120.
7 August 1797. Deeds E, pp. 220-222. South Carolina, Pinckney District. William Bratton, sheriff of the district aforesaid, to Ralph Hunt of Union County, whereas Ralph Hunt in the Court of Common Pleas held at Pinckneyville at April Term, 1797, did obtain a judgement against Joseph Edmundson deceased for the sum of 23 pounds 5 shillings 8 pence sterling, an by a writ of fi fa, said sheriff did convey a tract of two or three hundred acres on waters of Tygar River and sold for 10 pounds sterling to Ralph Hunt. Wm. Bratton, Shff (Seal). Wit: John McDonald, Enoc Floyd. Recorded 2 April, 1798.
Dec. 20, 1797. Deeds E, pp. 124-125. South Carolina, Union County. Judy Edmundson of the county aforesaid sold for $200 to Caleb Smith of same county, 100 acres on Woffords Creek, being one third of a parcel held by Caleb Edmundson at the time of his decease, which third part was by a writ from Pinckney Court by John Rutledge, Chief Justice, ordered to be admeasured to Judy Edmunson, widow of Caleb Edmunson, as her dower, part of a tract granted to Lewis Bobo. Judy Edmundson (x), L.S. Wit: Ralph Jackson, Mordica Chandler, Frederick Jackson. Proved in Union County by the oath of Ralph Jackson, 30 Dec. 1797, before John Martindale, J.P. Recorded 2 Jan 1798.
Jan. 1, 1798. Deeds E, p. 120. South Carolina, Union County. Personally came David Smith as a witness in behalf of the state against James Campbell and on his affirmation sayeth that he saw Isaac Edmundson sign, seal and deliver the deed now in dispute to James Campbell, and both parties appeared to be well satisfied, 9 Sept. 1796, before Jno. Martindale, J.P. Signed David Smith. Recorded Jan. 1, 1798.
Jan. 1, 1798. South Carolina, Pendleton County. Personally appeared Caleb Edmundson before Wm. Millwee, a justice of s’d county, and on his oath sayeth he was present when his brother Isaac Edmundson delivered a deed of conveyance to James Campbell, and both parties appeared to be well satisfied, said land being on the Enoree River NE side and the said conveyance acknowledged and proved before Joseph McJunkin, Esquire, 24 Oct. 1796. Wm. Millwee, J.P., Signed: Caleb Edmundson. Recorded 1 Jan. 1798.
7 May, 1798. Deeds F, pp. 31-33. William Bratton, Sheriff of Pinckney District, to William Sims of Union County, whereas Caleb Edmundson deceased late of Union County was seized of a tract of 750 acres on Enoree River and said Caleb Edmundson was indebted to Charles Sims Esquire and he did exhibit his petition to the judges of the court of common pleas against the estate of Caleb Edmundson deceased at November Term 1794 and judged to Charles Sims 515 pounds 19 shillings 2 pence, and by writ of fi fa, said William Bratton sells tract to William Sims for 30 pounds. Wm. Bratton, S.P.D. (Seal). Wit: Charles Sims, Wm. Bratton Ju’r. Proved in Union County by the oath of Charles Sims 23 Nov. 1798 before Benjamin Woodson, J.P. Recorded 30 March, 1799.
7 May, 1798. Deeds F, pp. 34-36. William Bratton, Sheriff of Pinckney District, to William Sims of Union County, whereas Caleb Edmundson deceased late of Union County was seized of a tract of 300 acres on waters of Wofford’s Creek and said Caleb Edmundson deceased was indebted to Charles Sims Esquire and he did exhibit his petition to the court of common pleas against the estate of Caleb Edmundson deceased November Term 1794 and judged to Charles Sims 488 pounds 6 shillings 8 pence, and by writ of fi fa, said William Bratton sells the tract to William Sims for 20 pounds. Wm. Bratton, S.P.D. (Seal). Wit. Charles Sims, William Bratton Ju’r. Proved in Union County by the oath of Charles Sims, 23 Nov 1798 before Benjamin Woodson, J.P. Recorded 30 March 1799.
Nov. 1, 1799. Caleb Edmondson granted by release and release as bond for a debt of 100 pounds sterling a tract of 100 acres on Wofford’s Creek, a branch of Tyger River (the Bobo tract) to Caleb Smith. (Deeds F-276)
1800 Census, Union District.
John Edmundson, p. 233. 1 wm under 10; 1 wm 16-26; 1 wf under 10; 1 wf 16-26.
William Edmundson, p. 233. 3 wm under 10; 1 wm 26-45; 1 wf under 10; 1 wf 16-26.
Dec. 3, 1811. Mrs. Edmondson, Judith, 96 years old, died 3/1811 in Union District, S.C., native of Virginia, leaves 11 children, 95 grandchildren, 301 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren: total of 422. (News item in The Savannah Republican. Judith Edmondson was the second wife of Caleb Edmondson. These descendants would appear to be from her first marriage but might include both descendants and step-descendants). Judith Edmundson, Mary Fincher, Hannah Fincher and Mary Canada were members of Padgett’s Creek Church, 1784-1804. Some of the Finchers moved to Upson County, Forsyth County and Troup County, Georgia. John Fincher was a son of Rebecca Edmundson and Armael Fincher who were married in Pennsylvania. Rebecca and Armael Fincher went with her father, Samuel Edmundson, to S.C. in 1772. Her mother was Isabella Underhill. Rebecca was born “4-23-1739” (Quaker dating). See Quaker Encyclopedia, Vol. I, by Hinshaw, p. 1056.
Caleb Edmundson and his Descendants
Caleb Edmundson, son of William Edmundson and Elizabeth (Stair?) Edmundson, was born in 1713 in Teneel, Ireland, and moved with his parents to London Grove, Pennsylvania, around 1715. Caleb married Esther Underhill, the 16th day of the 4th month, 1736 (Quaker calendar), at East Nottingham Meeting in Cecil County, Maryland. His brother Samuel Edmundson married Isabella Underhill, Esther’s sister, at East Nottingham MM, Nov. 10, 1736. John, another brother of Caleb, was father of Col. William Edmundson of Kings Mountain fame, according to William Edmundson, editor of EFAB. Caleb and Esther were received on certificate from Nottingham Monthly Meeting by Warrington Monthly Meeting, York, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1752. Caleb was complained of for drinking to excess and fighting on August 15, 1752, and was disowned for this. Caleb bought land in Lincoln County, N.C. and Union County, S.C., while on a trip around 1765. His wife Esther and sons William and Joseph were granted a certificate for removal to Bush River MM in South Carolina, April 3, 1771. In this area, later Union County, several of Caleb and Esther’s sons settled with them: Isaac, William, Caleb, Jr., Joseph. Esther Underhill was the daughter of John Underhill, born in 1680 in Tewkesbury, England, and died in Chester County, PA, in 1760, and his wife, Frances Hauseman Underhill. She was “of Cecil County, Province of Maryland”, in 1736 (BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES OF THE NOTTINGHAM QUAKERS, 1680-1899, by Alice L. Beard). Esther died the 28th day of the 5th month, 1783, in Union County. Caleb married the widow Judith Smith, a non-Quaker, March 11, 1784, in South Carolina, and was again disowned by the Quakers in November, 1784. He had apparently been forgiven by 1771 when he moved to S.C. and was received at that time by Padget’s Creek MM in Newberry, S.C. Caleb died the 4th day of the 2nd month, 1791, in Union County. Judith lived many years longer.
Children of Caleb and Esther:
1. William Edmundson, born in 1737, in York County, PA. Moved to S.C. He was granted a certificate from Nottingham MM in Pennsylvania to Bush River MM in South Carolina, April 13, 1771. He was received on certificate by Bush River MM (in later Newberry County), 25th day of the 3rd month, 1772. He was at Brushy Creek, S.C., in 1785. He was left property in his father’s will in 1791. He died 1819, not in the Battle of Kings Mountain years earlier as has been claimed. If he was the father of Lt. William Edmondon, he was still living in SC in 1818. Lt. William Edmondson was son of William Edmonson and his wife Sarah Bobo Edmondson, according to an obituary notice in a Kentucky newspaper but no other evidence that Sarah was a Bobo has been found. William moved to Alabama where he died in 1821. His will, dated June 29, 1820, Jefferson County, Alabama, named wife Sarah, son Waddy, daughters Parthena and Nancy. He has other children, not named, who would get $2 apiece if they came forward. The will of his son. Lt. William Edmondson, was filed with William’s will. Parthena Edmondson married Samuel Dean. Nancy Edmondson married Elijah Brown, Jan. 8, 1821. Waddy Edmondson m. Nancy Ayres, Feb. 5, 1829. Waddy moved to Rush County, Texas, by 1850. He was in Coryell County, Texas, in 1880.
2. John Edmundson, born in 1738 in York County, PA, married Rachel Mendenhall in 1764. They had a son, Joseph, born about 1768. John died in 1782 in Warrington, Pennsylvania. His widow married Samuel Cookson in 1784.
3. Thomas Edmundson, born in 1740, married Mary Penrose in 1762. He died in 1812 in York County, Pennsylvania.
4. Isaac Edmundson, born in 1742, moved to Bush River MM in 1774, married Elizabeth and died in early 1790 in Union County, S.C.
Isaac Edmundson, 40, b. in SC, shown in the 1850 Census of Limestone County, AL, married to Nancy W., 32 b. in AL, had a son, Richard, 11. Isaac is listed in the 1840 Census.
5. Joseph Edmundson, born in 1744 in Cecil County, Maryland, moved to S.C. in 1771 and returned to Pennsylvania 1782. He married Rebecca, a non-Quaker, in 1783, moved to Allegheny County, PA, in 1788 and died there in 1822.
6. Caleb Edmundson, Jr., born in 1747, moved to Bush River MM in Union County, S.C. in 1774. He married Margaret and died in 1800 in S.C. See Pendleton District, SC, now Pickens County, where he had property near the Saluda River near his nephew William Edmondson.
Children of Caleb Jr. and Margaret of Union County and Pendleton District, SC:
(1) John, was born about 1782. He married Elizabeth Duncan, had 8 children, then Susan Turner, no children, then Eleanor Cooper, no children. John died in Giles County, TN, in 1854.
(2). Elizabeth Edmundson. A letter from Louise S. Rourke, Citrus Heights, CA, published in EFAB, No. 87: “My ancestor Elizabeth Edmundson was born about 1786 and died in 1874. She was the daughter of Caleb Edmundson, Jr., and his wife Margaret, named in Caleb’s will in 1799. Caleb, Jr., was born about 1747 in York or Chester County, Pennsylvania, a son of Caleb and Esther Underhill Edmundson. Elizabeth married Joseph Dean of S.C. They moved to Lincoln County, Tennessee then to Marshall County, Mississippi, where he and Elizabeth lived until he died.”
(3) Joseph Edmundson, b. in 1791. Named in Caleb’s will. Probably the man who moved to Gwinnett County, Georgia, and then to Coweta County, GA, where he died about 1857.
(4) Ann Edmundson. Named in Caleb’s will.
(5) Esther. Named in Caleb’s will. Still in school in 1799.
(6) Caleb Edmundson, Jr., b. in 1800. Caleb had a son born posthumously. (See Baldwin County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Walton County, GA. He is thought to have married Cyntha Camp, or Kemp). In his will, dated Sept. 26, 1799, Caleb, Jr., named daughters Elizabeth, Ann and Esther, all single and in school, and son Joseph.
The 1850 Census of Baldwin County, Alabama, p. 92.
Caleb Edmondson, 50, b. in SC. Wife, Cynthia, 50, b. in SC. Matilda, 24, b. in AL. Larkin, 21, b. in FL. Cynthia E., 19, b. in FL. Joseph, 16, b. in FL. Martha J., 12, b. in AL. Amanda M., 9, b. in AL. Annie C., 7, b. in AL. (He would likely be the posthumous son of Caleb Edmundson, Jr.). See the 1840 Census of Butler County, AL.
There is another Larkin Edmiston (this spelling) in Greene County, AL, who stems from John Edmiston of Abbeville County, SC, (Will, May 17, 1789. Probated Sept. 12, 1795). John Edmiston of Greene County, AL, and Lucy Edmiston were born in SC. Lucy married Zachariah Wedgeworth, Jan. 17, 1840, in Greene. Larkin Edmiston married Nancy Ann Harris, March 28, 1847. John Edmiston married Lucy Edmiston, both born in SC, March 28, 1848. The 1850 Census of Greene County, AL, shows Thomas B. Edmiston, 49, b. in SC, married to Nancy, with son named Isaac. John Edmiston, 28, and Lucy, 21, b. in SC. Another John Edmiston, 19, b. in SC, appears to be Lucy’s brother.
(See: Quaker records at Guilford College, Greensboro, N.C., and Swarthmore College; article by Henry Peden, Jr., “Marylanders to Carolina”. Records searched by Stephen Edmondson on site in the 1960’s).
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY
Formed in 1785 from original Craven County, Williamsburg was in Prince Frederick Parish in the early 1700’s. It lost territory on its northeast side to Florence County in 1888. The Black River runs through the county and the Santee is its southeastern boundary, adjoining Berkeley County. It borders Georgetown on the southeast, Florence (northeast), and Clarendon (northwest).
No Edmondsons have been found in county records searched to this date.
YORK COUNTY
Bounded on the north by the North Carolina line, on the east by North Carolina, on the south by Chester and on the west by Cherokee. The county seat is York. Other towns include Smyrna, Hickory Grove, Sharon, Clover, Lake Wylie, Rock Hill, Brattonsville, McConnells and Fort Mill. Rivers include the Broad on the western border and the Catawba on the eastern border. Kings Mountain National Park and State Park lie in its northwest corner. The Catawba Indian Reservation is near Rock Hill. The county was home to the Catawbas until the
Reference works:
EDGEFIELD COUNTY SC WILLS, 1787-1836.
SOUTH CAROLINA MARRIAGES 1688-1799, by Brent Holcomb.
SOUTH CAROLINA MARRIAGES 1800-1820, by Holcomb.
NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA MARRIAGE RECORDS, by Clemens.
ROSTER OF S.C. PATRIOTS IN THE REVOLUTION, by Moss.
STUB ENTRIES TO INDENTS, CLAIMS AGAINST SOUTH CAROLINA, ed. by Salley.
DIRECTORY OF SCOTS IN THE CAROLINAS 1680-1830, by Dobson.
ABSTRACTS OF OLD NINETY SIX AND ABBEVILLE DISTRICT WILLS AND BONDS.
DICTIONARY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BIOGRAPHY, 1985, by Cote.
Edmondsons born in S.C. who appear in other states.
Cass County, GA, 1837. Michael Smith Edmondson, b. in S.C.
Cass County, GA (renamed Bartow), 1850 Census. Augustus Vann Edmondson, 20 wm, b. in SC.
Coweta County, GA. Census of 1850. Joseph Edmondson, 59, b. in S.C. Died in 1858. Bought land in Coweta in 1827. A grandson of Joseph Edmondson was named Caleb P. Edmondson, b. about 1860 and died in 1894.
James A. Edmondson who became guardian of several of Joseph’s children in the late 1840’s appears to be a close relative, possibly Joseph’s brother. James died in 1857 in Coweta.
1850 Census, Forsyth County, GA. Andrew G. Edmondson, 32 wm, b. in S.C.
Hannah Edmondson, 35 wf, b. in S.C. Samuel Edmondson, 60 wm, b. in S.C., married to Martha Carr Edmondson, 50 wf, b. in S.C.
TEXAS
1850 Census. Rusk County, Texas. Waddy Edmondson, 48, b. in SC. Nancy Edmondson, 40, b. in S.C. William, 17, b. in AL; Adaline, 15, John, 11, Jane, 8, James K.P. Edmondson, 6, Martha, 3, (all b. in AL), George M.D., 1, b. in Texas. Thus, it appears this family moved to Texas about 1847. See Jefferson County, Alabama.
1860 Census, Rusk County, Texas. Isaac Edmondson, 49, farmer, b. in SC. ; Nancy A. Edmondson, 42, b. in TN.
Coryell County, TX, 1880. Waddy Edmondson, b. in S.C., age 80. Living in home of Polk J. Edmondson, 35, his son, b. in Alabama.
Uvalde County, TX, 1880. Eli Edmondson, 49, b. in S.C. Wife: Elizabeth, 47, b. in Germany. All children born in Texas. Martha E., Amanda, Catherine, James and George, twins.
1880 Census, Brown Co, Texas. Henry T. Edmondson, 33, b. in S.C. Wife: Sarah, born in Alabama. Son: William A.. 6, was born in Alabama.
1850 Census. Red River County,Texas.
William Edmundson, 42, b. in SC. Caroline Edmundson, 24, b. in SC. Martha Edmundson, 28, b. in SC. Malinda, 19, Thomas, 12, David, 9, Samuel, 6, William, 3. All b. in S. C. This family appears to have moved from SC after 1847.
MISSISSIPPI
The census of 1830, Hinds County, MS, lists: Amos Edmondson, with 1 male 40-50, 1 female 40-50, 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15. 2 males 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 5-10, 1 male 10-15.
Perry County, MS., Census of 1850.
James Edmondson, b. in 1810 in S.C., son of Amos and Mary Moody Edmondson. Amos was from Edgecombe Co., N.C.
Yazoo County, MS.
James W. Edmondson, b. about 1790-1805, moved to MS in 1830? and died in Yazoo Co. between 1860-1870. He married Louisa Givens in 1829 in S.C. She was born in 1811 and was living with her son Joe in 1880 in Yazoo County (Census). Their children, according to a descendant, Fred Logan, 2628 Danbury Drive, New Orleans, LA, 70131:
1. William S. Edmondson (“Willie”), born in in 1830 in SC. Served in Co. H, 29th Mississippi Regiment, CSA. He married Roxanna Salter, Nov. 19, 1872, Yazoo County.
2. Sarah C. Edmondson was born, Oct. 11, 1835. She married Pinkney S. Logan who was born in October, 1840. They were married July 16, 1858, in Canton, Madison County, MS.
3. George W. Edmondson was born in 1838 in Yazoo Co. MS. He died Dec. 1, 1862, of pneumonia at Murphreesboro, TN. Unmarried.
4. Atlantia D. Edmondson was born in 1844 in Yazoo County and married Morgan C. Guess, born in 1844.
5. Josephus C. Edmondson was born in Feb. 1847 in Yazoo County. He married Matilda J.Cummings Dec. 18, 1873 in MS. She was born in 1840. He died after 1910 in Sharkey Co, MS. Daughter: Jossie Nora Edmondson, born in 1878.
6. Mary E. Edmondson was born in 1849 in Yazoo County and married S. A. Spencer, born about 1849.
Baldwin Co, AL, 1850. Caleb Edmondson, 50, b. in S.C. Wife: Cynthia.
Blount Co, AL, 1850. M.L. Edmonson, 34, b. in S.C. Wife: Martha J., b. in TN.
Clark Co, AL, 1850. P.P. Edmonson, 49, carpenter, b. in S.C. Elizabeth, 36, b. in NC. (See Wayne Co, MS and Grant Parish, LA).
Green Co, Alabama. 1850. Thomas B. Edmiston, 49, b. in S.C. Wife: Nancy, b. in S.C. Son, Isaac, 18, b. in AL.
Green Co, Alabama, 1850. Larkin Edmiston, 30, b. in SC. Living with Larkin Wedgeworth, 39, b. in SC, Henry Willingham, 32, b. in SC, and Mary Willingham, 53, b. in SC.
Green Co, Alabama, 1850. John Edmiston, 28, b. in SC. Wife: Lucy, 21, b. in SC.
Limestone Co, Alabama, 1850. Isaac Edmundson, 40, planter, b. in SC. Wife: Nancy A, 32, b. in AL. Richard, 11, b. in AL.
Hempstead County, AR. Census of 1830: Eli Edmondson
Census of 1850: Eli Edmondson, 47, farmer, b. in SC. Priscilla, 35, b. in MS. All children born in Arkansas: William, 19. John, 17. Clorinda, 14. John ?, 12. Lafayette, 10. Thomas, 8. Franklin, 6. (Priscilla was Priscilla Logan). Eli Edmondson lived first in Calhoun County, then in Grant County, before he settled in Hempstead. Clarinda Edmondson married married Albert W. Butler, April 20, 1856. William A. Edmondson married Anna Cone, June 20, 1877.
Fulton County, Illinois, 1850. John Edmonson, 50, farmer, b. in South Carolina. Fredricka, 44, wife b. in SC. Mary A., 20, b. in Alabama. Louisa, 18, Rubin, 16, William, 14, Thomas, 11, Caroline, 9, Harriet, 8, John C., 5, and Jane, 1, all born in Illinois.
Edward Edmondson, a Confederate soldier in A Company, 24th South Carolina Regiment, was buried in Chicago in a grave mound at Oak Woods Cemetery, his name on a monument which contained the names of other Confederate soldiers buried there. He was among Confederate prisoners of war. His unit helped defend Charleston. Which Edmondson family does he come from?
Other Edmondson/Edmondston soldiers in the Confederate Army from SC.
Charles Edmondson, Aiken County SC Burials.
George G. Edmondson, Aiken County SC Burials
George Edmondson, 25th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry (Eutaw)
James Edmondson, 5th South Carolina Infantry Regiment, Co. B.
Jesse J. Edmondson, 11th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry.
George Edmondston, 25 the Regiment, South Carolina Infantry.
(Appears to be the same as George Edmondson)
J. Edmondson, 11th South Carolina Infantry Regiment
(The same as Jesse J. ?)
L.A. Edmondston, 10th South Carolina Infantry Regiment
Ransom Edmonston, 8th Infantry Battalion Reserves (Stallings)
Edmondsons born in SC in records of other states.
Pendleton County, SC.
James Reece Edmiston was born Feb. 20, 1803, in Pendleton County, SC. He moved with his parents to Tennessee in 1812. He lived there 23 years. He joined the Methodist Church at age 14. He married Nancy McReynolds, Feb. 19, 1824. She was born Feb. 19, 1807. In 1835, they moved to Terre Haute, Indiana, and lived there 13 years. He farmed 40 acres of land owned by Chancy Rose and moved in 1848 to Edgar County, Illinois, where he lived 33 years. In 1881, he moved to Arthur, Illinois, and died there Dec. 2, 1891, more than 87 years of age and married for 67 years. He had twelve children.
1. Joseph Addison (or Anderson) Edmiston, born ___27, 1825.
2. Robert A. Edmiston, born Feb. 15, 1827.
3. Elizabeth E. Edmiston, born May 15, 1831. ( This might be the Elizabeth Edmiston who married Joseph McReynolds).
4. Sarah Agnes Edmiston, born April 26, 183_. Married ____Tucker.
5. Mary A. Edmiston, born Sept. 27, 1835.
6. Joel A. Edmiston, born May 22, 1833.
7. Nancy Jane Edmiston, born March 3, 1838. Married ____Maddox.
8. Henry C. Edmiston, born May 14, 1840.
9. Emily Amelia Edmiston, born Sept. 6, 1842, Owens County, Indiana. Married Samuel L. Long.
10. Adaline Edmiston, born July 6, 1845.
11. Rufus J. Edmiston, born Nov. 16, 1847.
12. Albert Edmiston, born Feb. 13, 1851.
(From the Reece Edmiston Family Bible and Obituary of James Reece Edmiston, published in EFAB, No. 84).
1880 Census. Henry County, Alabama.
G.W. Edmondson, 40, b. in SC. Wife, Chanagy, 31, b. in GA. Charles, 21, James, 19, both b. in GA. George W., 13, Dicey, 19, Calaforney, 7, Samuel, 6, John, 4, Lerrenda, 2, all born in AL.
William Edmonson, 29, b. in SC. Wife, Georgeann, 31, b. in AL. Nicholas,8. John, 5. Archibald, 3, all b. in Alabama. (See Dooly County, GA; Quitman County, GA.).
Marcus Edmonson, 47, b. in GA. Wife, Mary Ann, 36, b. in AL. Barton E, 13. David M., 12. Sarah J., 10. ??? age 7. All b. in AL.
1880 Census, Morgan County, AL.
Compiled by Stephen W. Edmondson, M.D. Revised Feb. 2009.
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