Did Sarah Perkins marry Henry DuRant of Sumter SC?
Henry DuRant was born 5 Feb. 1755 and died in Sumter Co., SC on 8 Jan. 1805.There has been much controversy over how many wives he had, their names, order of marriage and which of Henry's children belonged to which wife.Some sources have stated that he married Sarah Perkins and then Sarah Chandler.Others reverse the marriage order.All sources that I have seen group three children by one wife and five by the other.What IS known is that at the time of his death, his wife's name was Sarah and he had five children by her.His children are as follows:
by first wife
1. John (d. 19 Dec. 1842) died unmarried.
2. Patsy married Mr. Ashmore.
3. Janet married Mr. Smith.
by second wife
1. Martha E. (d. 13 Aug. 1855) married Walter Ashmore.
2. David (1794-1840) married Matilda Witherspoon.
3. Joseph (d. 30 Jan. 1831) married Sarah.
4. Elias (1800-1864) married Margaret Selena Alexander.
5. Dr. Robert Rees (1802-1880) married Mary McFadden.
Does anyone know whether one of Henry's wives was a Perkins-Sarah or otherwise?If so, which of the above children were hers?Who were her parents?Any help will be greatly appreciated.