Re: John McKelvey, Laurens District, S.C.
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In reply to:
John McKelvey, Laurens District, S.C.
Joe Baggett 2/08/01
Thanks for the posting.
Nelley (Nellie) was Eleanor McKelvy, b.1800
Polley (Polly) was Mary McKelvy, b. ca1800
Was a private in the South Carolina militia during the Reduction of Charleston.John received his pay and this is acceptable as Revolutionary War Service.
John was one of Marion's men, Private Militia.Col. Robert Anderson's Reg. SC Miltia.
JOHN McKELVY Book p No. 286
Issued 19th April 1785.
"Marion's Men, 2500 Names" by William Willis
Boddie, Page 18. John McKelvy page 286.
Photo Copies for Rev. Services, S. C. Dept. of Archives and History, Columbia, S. C.