Re: Dennis Todd Horry County S.C. 1838-1865
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In reply to:
Re: Dennis Todd Horry County S.C. 1838-1865
3/05/02
Barney,
My name is Tammy, and I came across your message dated back in 2002 regarding the Todd family, especially Dennis Todd who had been tried and killed by Horry County citizens for stealing bags of grits for his family.
The information I am looking for is on Reuben Shannon, who was my great-great grandfather.He was also from Horry County, and served with Dennis Todd in Company G of the 10th Regiment, SC Infantry.Both Dennis and Reuben are listed as having been killed at home while on leave in 1865. In fact, they are the only ones who are listed as such.The death of Dennis Todd is documented well enough, but I cannot find anything on Reuben Shannon.Until I read your post, I was searching for a link between Dennis Todd and the raiders of Cool Springs early in 1865. I also did not know if Reuben was part of that raid. Otherwise, how was he killed?
Although I am not directly related to the Todds (at least I have not uncovered it yet in my ongoing research), Reuben's widow, my great-great grandmother Mary Barnhill Shannon, married William L. Todd after the war and
had several children together in addition to the children she had with Reuben, including my great-grandmother, Emaline Shannon.Therefore, Emaline's half brothers and sisters descend from the same family tree.William Todd was related as a second or third cousin to the Todd family that Dennis came from.In fact, William's father was Joseph Jackson Todd, who served as Sergeant of Company G.
I was wondering if you had any more extensive research on Dennis Todd and the exact circumstances of his terrible fate he met that year.Specifically, the names of the those who accused him and responsible for his
death.Is there any connection to Reuben Shannon at all?Was Reuben a friend of Dennis, and did he meet the same fate? If so, how? I am at at a complete roadblock on this one.
Any help or infomration you have I would so greatly appreciate.
Tammy