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Anderson SC (continued)

2. James Shirley 1769 VA. He was a member of the Turkey Baptist Church and on May 7, 1791 was given a letter of dismissal to go to a more convenient church. In the 1850 census he is living with his son James and family in Anderson Co. SC.

married Elizabeth Smith who may have been the sister of Aaron Smith.

children:

(1). Sarah 1798 m. William Erskin May 6, 1819 He was b. June 27, 1790 Ireland.

(2). Smith 1799 d. 1843, m. Diademia Smith, daughter of Nimrod and Nancy Wyatt Smith. Nimrod was the son of Wyatt and Eliz. Sanford Smith. Nancy was the daughter of William and Frances Newton Wyatt.

children

A. James W, 1819

B. William W. Aug 27, 1821, d. Oct 1, 1914 Neals Creek, Anderson Co. SC

C. Talitha Cumi 1823

D. Sarah Ann Eliz. 1825

E. Nancy 1827

F. Lettice 1829

(3). Aaron 1801 SC, m. 1st Margaret Erskin, she was born Feb 11, 1797 Anderson Co. SC, d. July 31, 1831, daughter of James and Agnes (Nancy) Duncan Erskine. He married 2nd Mary (Polly) Erskine April 2, 1811, d. Nov 10, 1887, sister of Margaret.

children

A. James Erskine 1831, only son of Margaret Erskine

B. Eliza Emily Feb 13, 1836. d. 1912, m. Preiestly Augustus Jones

C. Sophia Adaline Aug 25, 1837 d. May 9, 1928 buried Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC, m. Stephen Ellis Jones

D. Margaret L. July 24, 1839, at home in 1870

E. Samuel M. 1844

F. Aaron Whitaker 1845, d. Nov 8, 1869

G. Mary Elizora Eliz. Feb 28, 1849, d. Aug 31, 1926 m. Wm Brewster Moore born May 9, 1852 SC d. July 27, 1924

H. William W. 1851, killed accidently prior to 1870

(4). James Shirley born Sept 24, 1803 Anderson Co. SC. Died in 1862 in Anderson Co SC

James Shirley Jr. and wife Rebecca Smith
(this photo passed down through the lineage of John Newton Shirley)

Descendants of James Shirley born in 1803 Anderson Co. SC,
(son of James, son of John Shirley). Photo about 1900 in Belton, South Carolina; Top row L-R: Yancy Shirley, John Newton Shirley, Laransey Harris, William McDaniel, Joseph Wilson, and Robert Shirley. (non-Shirley names are the brother-in-laws). Bottom row: L-R: Emeline Shirley Jones, Rachel Shirley Harris, Helen Shirley McDaniel, and Sallie Shirley Wilson.

married Rebbah Smith Feb 15, 1827 She was born May 16, 1808 Anderson Co. SC and died in 1872. She was the daughter of Aaron and Rachael Montgomery Smith. (Aaron Smith was born April 22, 1775 VA and died Oct 23, 1867. He m. Rachel Montgomery Sept 24, 1803, and she was born Oct 17, 1785, died Jan 20, 1853. They were the parents of: Benjamin Smith Oct 17, 1801 died Mar 6, 1844; Rebbah Smith, Jessie Smith July 3, 1810, Ginny Jane Reeves Smith Oct 1, 1815, Joseph Perry Smith April 2, 1819, Mahala Smith, Aug 5, 1822.... John Westley Smith 1833, may be a grandson.)

children:

A. Aaron Yancy Shirley born Mar 8, 1828 Anderson Co. SC, died Oct 8, 1918, age 90 in Anderson Co. SC. He was a farmer of Five Forks area of Anderson Co. SC. Aaron and his five children were listed in the household of his mother, Rebecca in 1870. Aaron and Amanda are buried in the Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery.

married 1st Janie Amick.

married 2nd Amanda O. Jones born Sept 27, 1826 SC. d. July 21, 1902 buried Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery Anderson Co. SC, daughter of Wilson and Judith Jones. No children.

children:

(a). Ellen Aug 26, 1851 Five Forks, Anderson Co. SC. d. Nov 17, 1938 m. William Neal Hunnicutt born Aug 2, 1850 SC d. Aug 2, 1931 son of Capt. William P. Hunnicutt m. Elizabeth Clinkscales Jan 10, 1836.

(b). James D. Mar 12, 1853 d. Mar 13, 1926 m. Mary Margaret Kay born Dec 18, 1854 Anderson Co. SC d. Mar 14, 1936 buried Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC. He was the son of Silas E. Kay and Elizabeth Ellison

children: born Anderson Co. SC

1. Nettie 1874

2. Drucilla Aug 6. 1876 d. Mar 1, 1934 m. William George Williams born April 24, 1879 d. Dec 4, 1932

3. Ethan Allen April 10, 1878 d. Nov 10, 1859 buried Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC

4. Silas J. Oct 5, 1879 d. Nov 14, 1895

5. Harrison 1881

6. Son   born and died Nov 18, 1884

7. Son   Nov 10, 1885

8. Son   born and died Nov 2, 1886

9. Aaron Yancy m. Annie Othelia Erskine

(c). Sarah Drucilla 1855

(d). John Allen April 1, 1859 d. July 5, 1940, m. 1st Julia F. Hunter born June 13, 1859 SC d. May 2, 1891 daughter of John Hunter and Eleanor Jolly, m. 2nd Melissa Wilkes born July 26, 1875 d. July 5, 1896 m. 3rd Callie Jones born Feb 1873 d. 1948

children:

1. Twins born and died Dec 30, 1885

2. Infant born and died July 8, 1886, a twin to Floyd

3. Floyd Julian m. Lucy Cordelia Mitchell

4. Essie Jane m. Joseph Pickens robinson

5. Julia m. John Robert Clark

6. Ralph 1879 (child of Callie Jones, 3rd wife)

7. Infant (a twin) no date available

8. Levi M.

9. Cecil

10. Herman

11. Eugenia m. __Edwards

12. Sarah m. Paul Feige, Jr.

13. Alvin M.

(e). Yancy Janie May 1, 1862 d. Nov 24, 1904 m. James Franklin Shirley born Dec 28, 1861 d. Jan 31, 1947 (1st cousins)

B. James Smith Alonzo Jan 30, 1830 SC, killed in Civil War, 1863, m. Fannie Louvenia Hunter who was born Jan 20, 1842 SC, d. Mar 11, 1927 Franklin Co. GA. She is buried in Belton Baptist Church Cemetery. She m. 2nd Asa L. Mills May 8, 1887 Franklin Co. GA

In 1860 James Smith Shirley was in DeKalb Co. AL with his wife Frances. James S. was a Private in company B 48th Alabama Infantry.

Confederate marker for James Smith Shirley at
New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, DeKalb Co Alabama
[dates on stone are in error]

children

(a). Mary Elzora July 5, 1858 AL d. Nov 14, 1932 buried Liberty Hill, toccoa, Stephens Co. GA m. Aug 30, 1877 Wm. Cleve Vickery born Oct 8, 1858 Macon Franklin Co. GA d. Jan 10. 1914

(b). Rebecca Emma AL May 1, 1860 d. April 4, 1910 Woods Commubnity, Panola Co. TX m. Judge J.A. Goolsby Dec 6, 1876 born June 12, 1855 GA d. Oct 17, 1935 Carnesville, Franklin Co. GA

(c). James Franklin Dec 28, 1861 DeKalb Co. AL d. Jan 31, 1927 Belton, Anderson Co. SC, m. Yancy Janie Shirley born May 1, 1862 Anderson Co. Ss d, Nov 24, 1904 Buried Belton Cemetery Belton Co. Anderson SC daughter of Aaron Yancy Shirley and Janie Amick, m. 2nd Sunie Capell widow of a Mr. Reed.

James Franklin and Sunie Shirley

(photo from Irene Shearer)

children:

1. John Fletcher m. Clarisse Pearle Poole

2. Lena Catherine m. Floyd Preston Arve

3. Ollie m. S. Tressie Cothran

4. Dora m. James R. Jordan

5. Ellis Sept 6, 1891 unmarried

6. Bertha Elzora m. Frank Clifton Little

7. James Clifton m. 1st. Ollier Kay, m. 2nd Mabess Pickens

8. Smith Alonzo May 6, 1897 Franklin Co. GA d. Nov 17, 1969 Belton, Anderson Co. SC m. 1st. Franes Rhetta Rogers born Mar 15, 1903 d. Nov 20, 1952 m. 2nd Sarah Brown Bates

9. Fred Parker m. Minnie Lee Segars

10. Mamie Aug 11, 1906 m. Frank Bryant

11. Bessie Mar 5, 1908 m. Ralph Morgan, lived Lavonia GA

12. Raymond Nov 30, 1910 d. July 1, 1952 m. Ruth Cox

13. Joseph Thomas June 1, 1912 Belton Anderson Co. SC d. July 20, 1979 m. Mae Power

14. Otto Haynie Sept 21, 1914 d. Jan 8, 1963 m. Esterllen C.

15. Louie April 24, 1917 d. Dec 14, 1950 buried Shady Grove Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC m. Lucy Mae Compton

16. Harold Oct 11, 1920 m. Mary Belle West Lived in Fayetteville and Autreyville NC

C. Richard Cater Feb 10, 1832 SC. He died on 17 Aug 1862 in Chimberanze Hospital in Richmond, VA., buried in Richmond, VA. He married his cousin, Lettice Eliz. Erskine born Feb 28, 1835 Anderson Co. SC, died on 16 Jul 1924 in Anderson Co., SC, buried in Neals Creek Baptist Church, Anderson Co., SC. She was a widow for 60 years.

children

(a). Rebecca Jane Aug 29, 1855 Belton, SC. d. 16 Jul 1932 Franklin Co. GA. m. George Elmore Jacks Dec 2, 1876 born May 17, 1856 d. Nov 5, 1947

(b). Thomas Anson Feb 28, 1858 in Belton Anderson Co. SC. d. Nov 10, 1942 m. Julia A. Clark born May 2, 1864d. July 20, 1943. Buried Belton Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC

children:

1. Rufus J. Dec 22, 1881 Belton, Anderson Co. SC d. June 12, 1952 not married

2. Ernest R. Aug 27, 1883 d. July 2, 1952 not married

3. Thomas 1885   lived in Florida

4. Walter 1887

5. Mattie

6. Bessie

7. Fred May 4, 1892 m. Anna King

8. J. Carter m. Blanche Shaw

9. Mamie Oct 10, 1897 d. June 22, 1960 m. Walter T. Brown. He was principal of Starr School for 30 years

10. Myrtie 1899

(c). James Newton Nov 29, 1860 Belton, Anderson Co. SC d. Sept 18, 1937 m. Victoria Elizabeth Smith born Jan 4, 1867 Anderson Co. SC d. July 5, 1930 daughter of Elijah Lewis Smith and Aamanda Wardlaw

children:

1. Bright Chloe Mar 11, 1886 m. Charles Luther Cobb

2. Joseph Harris Nov 3, 1889 m. Eunice Elrod

3. Sarah McFall Mar 8, 1892 m. A. Marvin Henderson

4. Amanda Elizabeth Dec 21, 1896 m. James Benjamin Hill

5. James Clifton m. 1st Margie Mitchell, m. 2nd Edna Fay Lee, m. 3rd Mrs Geneva Parks m. 4th Mrs. Hazel Minyard Davis

6. Newton Colbert Mar 29, 1904 d. Jan 1. 1931 m. Inez Ridgeway

7. Cecil Clark m. Kate Teresa Reed

(d). Richard Cater, Jr. Aug 18, 1862 Belton, Anderson Co. SC d. Aug 16, 1938, m. Nov 17, 1886 Ella Majors born Nov 20, 1865 d. April 3, 1948 daughter of Daniel Newton Majors and Lucy Caroline Wardlaw

children:

1. Claude Calhoun m. Annie May Strickland

2. Frances Margaret Sept 25, 1890 d. Oct 10, 1951 unmarried

3. Sloan Edward m. Maude Harris

4. Wilton Carlyle June 11, 1896 d. Aug 1, 1960 m. Eula Dyer Dec 24, 1940 born May 19, 1910 d. Nov 7, 1953 buried Neal's Creek, Anderson Co. SC

5. Kenneth DeWitt m. Hattie Josephine Pepper

6. Madge Estelle m. 1st Willie Cowan m. 2nd C.D. Burns m. 3rd Matthew Garret

7. Lucia Gertrude Jan 18, 1905 unmarried

8. Richard Cater m. Mattie Daisey __

9. Martha Helen m. Robert l. Todd

D. John Newton Feb 6, 1834 died on Sept 9, 1924 in DeKalb Co., AL. and was buried in New Harmony Bapt. Ch. Cem. DeKalb Co., AL. He married Elizabeth "Eliza" Jane Masters Sept 18, 1860 in DeKalb Co., AL. She was born on 30 Nov 1840 in Anderson, SC. and died on 18 Oct 1901, (daughter of Geo. Washington Masters and Sarah Burris). She is buried in New Harmony Baptist Ch. Cem. DeKalb Co. AL.

children:

(a). William Preston was born on 11 Jun 1861 in Harmony, DeKalb, AL. He died on 27 Jan 1940 in Hopkins Co., TX. He was buried on 28 Jan 1940 in Old Tarrant Cem., Sulphur Springs, Hopkins, TX. married Tera (Turah) Alabama LAWSON 20 Jul 1880 who was born on 10 May 1863 in Center, Cherokee, AL. She died on 25 Nov 1938 in Hopkins Co., TX. She was buried on 26 Nov 1938 in Old Tarrant Cem., Sulphur Springs, Hopkins, TX.

children

i. Ruben Watson SHIRLEY

ii. Alvis Cain SHIRLEY

iii. Tera (Tura) Josephine SHIRLEY

iv. John Lee SHIRLEY was born on 6 Jan 1887 in Cherokee Co., AL. He died on 2 Apr 1887

v. James Sherman SHIRLEY

vi. Maggie May SHIRLEY was born on 19 Apr 1891 in Cherokee Co., AL. She died on 4 Jun 1892.

(b). Sarah Emaline

(c). Warren Reed

(e). Frank Harrison

(f).   Shula H.

(g). Marcus Lee b. 1874 d. 1965 AL, m. Laura Dowdy (Ken's ancestor)

(h). Oscar Vann

(i).   Jesse David

E. Andrew Alfred April 18, 1836 SC. He died in Civil War.

F. Rachel Elizabeth Jan 26, 1838 Anderson Co. SC, d. Feb 26, 1913, m. Lorenzo Dow Harris Feb 23, 1860 Anderson Co. SC. He was born Sept 25, 1937 Anderson Co. Sc d. April 5, 1913 Belton, Anderson Co. SC. He was the son of Gillison Harris and Matilda Smith

G. William C. 1840 SC, was at home in 1860, Killed in Civil War

H. Mahala Emaline Oct 19, 1841 Anderson Co. SC, m. 1st Robert Campbell m. 2nd Levi W. Jones born June 1, 1846 SC d. June 8, 1905

I. Benjamin Franklin July 25, 1843, died Dec 12, 1904 buried Roberts Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC, m. Mary A. Dobbins born Dec 19, 1845 SC, d. Feb 23, 1918 daughter of James and Mary Dobbins

children:

(a). Sarah Martha Eugenia Sept 4, 1866 d. July 7, 1888

(b). Rebecca Elizabeth 1869 m. Rev. Osward Grogan of Montgomery AL

(c). John Allen 1871, never married

(d). Jesse C. 1872 Robert Community, Anderson Co. SC d. 1935 m. Nora Chamblee died Jan 24, 1961 daughter of William Taylor Chamblee and Martha Skelton

children:

1. James Aaron 1898 m. Winnie Ashley

2. Melanie m. Ralph Thompson

3. Julius Franklin m. Marguerite Chandler

4. Margaret E. m. Walter Holcomb

5. William Adger m. Frances Massey

6. Mary Katherine lived in California

7. John Allen

8. Vera m. William Mobis lived in California

9. Nora m. Ray Cassidy

(e). Jefferson 1875 m. Maude Chamblee (sister of Nora) died Jan 7, 1961

children

1. Eugenia m. Waymon Harbin of Anderson Co. SC

2. Homer lived Edgefield, SC

3. Ligon lived Edgefield, SC

4. Diameade m. Kieffer Cawley of Edgefield, SC

(f). Julius Backman (Baxter) born May 12,1877 d. May 15, 1958 m. Mallie Lenorah Chamblee Dec 1895 in Anderson SC born June 11, 1877 Honea Path, Anderson Co. SC d. Jan 24, 1966 buried Silver Brook Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC, daughter of Robert Thompson Chamblee and Mary Jane Armstrong

children:

1. Rebecca April 8, 1897 d. Jan 19, 1938 m. Warren Bailey

2. Robert Nov 3, 1898 m. Minnie Cromer

3. Carl Franklin Aug 3, 1901 d. April 12, 1968 Cynthia KY m. Orpha Coldiron. Parents of one son, Allan

4. Waymon Oct 9, 1903 m. Ruth Eckler

5. Lillian Dec 17, 1905 m. m. Harry McCarley of NC

6. Prue D. April 8, 1907 m. 1st. Jeran Abraham, 2nd Garnett Breamer of FL

7. Sarah Jan 25, 1909 m. Paul Craft of Charlotte NC

8. Bertha Jan 17, 1911 m. Harold Heaton

9. Fred A. Feb 28, 1914 m. Jeanett McLees

10 Julius Feb 28, 1915 m. Catherine Rainey of Tampa FL

11 Alma Nov 20, 1920 m. Raymond McCown

(g). James Anson May 21, 1883 d. June 16, 1952 m. Nannie Bolt. He was a merchant.

children

1. S. Frank

2. George C.

3. Mamie m. R. T. Church and settled in Toledo OH

4. Agnes m. Dean Stone of Maryville, TN

5. Margie Ruth, spinister

(h) . Robert Ligon 1891 d. Oct 15, 1966 Edgefield SC. He was a bachelor.

J. Anson M. 1846 SC, living in 1850 census, died young.

K. Robert Allen July 25, 1848, died Dec 15, 1923 m. Matilda Jane Jones daughter of Wilson and Judith Jones

children:

(a). Charles Crayton Mar 26, 1871 Anderson Co. SC m. Bessie Lois Moore born Mar 23, 1873 d. Sept 29, 1938 Buried Silver Creek Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC

children:

1. Waymon Ellis m. Roy Ophelia Wiliams

2. Ruth Mae Jan 17, 1897 m. Otis Darby Drake Mar 1, 1934

3. Robert Laylon m. Guissie Dora Poor

4. Cora Iola m. 1st. John Luther Freeman, m. 2nd Cecil George Trim

5. Allie Carrie m. Dewey Lee Poore

6. Mamie Lula m. Fred Van Fowler

7. William Grady m. Lillie Mae Adams

8. Charles Ansel m. Donnie Mae Waters

9. James Bennett m. Venice Lee Whitt

10. Aaron Leroy m. Annie Louise Greer

11. Lilia Palmira m. Frank Thomas Stone

(b). Ida J.

(c). John Palmer May 23, 1875 Anderson Co. SC d. Jan 29, 1964 Charlotte, NC m. 1st. Della May Kay Feb 4, 1900 born Oct 1, 1882 died Feb 4, 1916, daughter of Ollie J. Kay, m. 2nd Mary Ann Madden Aug 7, 1920 born Mar 21, 1891 d. Sept 27, 1962 daughter of Kaye Madden and Josephine Hall

children:

1. Jannie Lee m. 1st. Pickens Whitaker m. 2nd Floyd P. Latham

2. Carol Aubrey April 19, 1904 d. Feb 14, 1937

3. Dennis Harold May 11, 1906

4. Wilma Mae m. Carl Eugene Shore

5. Eunice Ethel m. Daniel Philip Lefler

(d). Zoie

(e). William Roswell Aug 27, 1879 Anderson Co. SC d. June 4, 1952 m. Lida Webb died Nov 19, 1954 daughter of Charles Webb and Emily Holt

children:

1. Gilbert

2. C. Alvis

3. Elma

4. daughter m. Edward Addis

5. daughter m. Linde D. Clement

(f). N. Allie Feb 24, 1881 Anderson Co. SC d. Jan 19, 1952 m. Charles D. Woodson

(g). James Wilson June 12, 1883 d. Mar 12, 1948 m. Minnie Arlecy Smith born Aug 14, 1887 Banks Co. GA d. June 5, 1956 daughter of John S. Smith and Nancy Smith.

children:

1. Ruby Irene May 10, 1911 Sc m. George Boyce Drennon July 28, 1928

2. James Lewis m. Mattie Lou Stewart

3. Wilma Minerva May 1, 1915 d. Nov 28, 1962 unmarried

4. Jack William July 30, 1921 d. 1968 unmarried

5. Blanche Elizabeth May 26, 1923

(h). Clinton Eugene 1885 Anderson Co. SC d. July 3, 1953 (heart attack) m. Hattie Quarrells born Feb 9, 1890 d. Feb 22, 1944 Buried Silver Brook Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC

children:

1. Frank

2. Coley L.

3. daughter m. O.W. Wheeler

(i). Amanda 1890 d. 1961 buried New Silverbrook Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC m. Lloyd Haskell of Donalds, SC d. 1958

L. Helen July 25, 1851, died Mar 13, 1926, m. Wm. B. McDaniel

M. Sarah C. July 9, 1852, died Oct 2, 1927, m. Joseph N. Wilson

(5). Thomas 1805

(6). Elizabeth 1807 Anderson Co. SC. d. Feb 21, 1898 buried Midway Presbyterian Church Cemetery Anderson Co. SC. m. Thomas Erskine born April 7, 1807 Anderson Co. SC d. May 25, 1879 Anderson Co. SC. He was the son of James Erskine and Agnes (Nancy) Duncan.

(7). Richard 1811 m. 1st Genny Reeves Smith Aug 9, 1835, she was born Oct 1, 1815 and died Sept 22, 1848, daughter of Aaron and Rachel (Montgomery) Smith. He m. 2nd Bedelia A. (Delia) McConnell.

Richard lived in Anderson Co. SC. and was a farmer.

Children:

A. Joseph Enoch May 11, 1836 SC

B. William M. 1840 SC

C. Mary E. 1842 SC

D. Leticia R. 1846 SC

E. Rachel 1848 SC

D. Lawrence Orr 1850 SC (by 2nd marriage to Bedelia)

E. S.A. 1852 (female)

F. Dillard Oliver April 27, 1853, died July 15, 1928 Iowa Park, Texas, m. Missouri Pinson ca. 1880, She was born July 28, 1859 Ducktown, Polk Co. TN. She died May 5, 1941 Forestburg, Montague Co. Texas. She was the daughter of Arus B. and Rachel (Nichlson) Pinson.

G. A.T. 1855 (male)

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The Shirley Association has been a member of the Guild of One-Name Studies since 1988		John Shirley Anderson SC (continued)

		2. James Shirley 1769 VA. He was a member of the Turkey Baptist Church and on May 7, 1791 was given a letter of dismissal to go to a more convenient church. In the 1850 census he is living with his son James and family in Anderson Co. SC. married Elizabeth Smith who may have been the sister of Aaron Smith. children: (1). Sarah 1798 m. William Erskin May 6, 1819 He was b. June 27, 1790 Ireland. (2). Smith 1799 d. 1843, m. Diademia Smith, daughter of Nimrod and Nancy Wyatt Smith. Nimrod was the son of Wyatt and Eliz. Sanford Smith. Nancy was the daughter of William and Frances Newton Wyatt. children A. James W, 1819 B. William W. Aug 27, 1821, d. Oct 1, 1914 Neals Creek, Anderson Co. SC C. Talitha Cumi 1823 D. Sarah Ann Eliz. 1825 E. Nancy 1827 F. Lettice 1829 (3). Aaron 1801 SC, m. 1st Margaret Erskin, she was born Feb 11, 1797 Anderson Co. SC, d. July 31, 1831, daughter of James and Agnes (Nancy) Duncan Erskine. He married 2nd Mary (Polly) Erskine April 2, 1811, d. Nov 10, 1887, sister of Margaret. children A. James Erskine 1831, only son of Margaret Erskine B. Eliza Emily Feb 13, 1836. d. 1912, m. Preiestly Augustus Jones C. Sophia Adaline Aug 25, 1837 d. May 9, 1928 buried Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC, m. Stephen Ellis Jones D. Margaret L. July 24, 1839, at home in 1870 E. Samuel M. 1844 F. Aaron Whitaker 1845, d. Nov 8, 1869 G. Mary Elizora Eliz. Feb 28, 1849, d. Aug 31, 1926 m. Wm Brewster Moore born May 9, 1852 SC d. July 27, 1924 H. William W. 1851, killed accidently prior to 1870 (4). James Shirley born Sept 24, 1803 Anderson Co. SC. Died in 1862 in Anderson Co SC James Shirley Jr. and wife Rebecca Smith (this photo passed down through the lineage of John Newton Shirley) Descendants of James Shirley born in 1803 Anderson Co. SC, (son of James, son of John Shirley). Photo about 1900 in Belton, South Carolina; Top row L-R: Yancy Shirley, John Newton Shirley, Laransey Harris, William McDaniel, Joseph Wilson, and Robert Shirley. (non-Shirley names are the brother-in-laws). Bottom row: L-R: Emeline Shirley Jones, Rachel Shirley Harris, Helen Shirley McDaniel, and Sallie Shirley Wilson. married Rebbah Smith Feb 15, 1827 She was born May 16, 1808 Anderson Co. SC and died in 1872. She was the daughter of Aaron and Rachael Montgomery Smith. (Aaron Smith was born April 22, 1775 VA and died Oct 23, 1867. He m. Rachel Montgomery Sept 24, 1803, and she was born Oct 17, 1785, died Jan 20, 1853. They were the parents of: Benjamin Smith Oct 17, 1801 died Mar 6, 1844; Rebbah Smith, Jessie Smith July 3, 1810, Ginny Jane Reeves Smith Oct 1, 1815, Joseph Perry Smith April 2, 1819, Mahala Smith, Aug 5, 1822.... John Westley Smith 1833, may be a grandson.) children: A. Aaron Yancy Shirley born Mar 8, 1828 Anderson Co. SC, died Oct 8, 1918, age 90 in Anderson Co. SC. He was a farmer of Five Forks area of Anderson Co. SC. Aaron and his five children were listed in the household of his mother, Rebecca in 1870. Aaron and Amanda are buried in the Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery. married 1st Janie Amick. married 2nd Amanda O. Jones born Sept 27, 1826 SC. d. July 21, 1902 buried Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery Anderson Co. SC, daughter of Wilson and Judith Jones. No children. children: (a). Ellen Aug 26, 1851 Five Forks, Anderson Co. SC. d. Nov 17, 1938 m. William Neal Hunnicutt born Aug 2, 1850 SC d. Aug 2, 1931 son of Capt. William P. Hunnicutt m. Elizabeth Clinkscales Jan 10, 1836. (b). James D. Mar 12, 1853 d. Mar 13, 1926 m. Mary Margaret Kay born Dec 18, 1854 Anderson Co. SC d. Mar 14, 1936 buried Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC. He was the son of Silas E. Kay and Elizabeth Ellison children: born Anderson Co. SC 1. Nettie 1874 2. Drucilla Aug 6. 1876 d. Mar 1, 1934 m. William George Williams born April 24, 1879 d. Dec 4, 1932 3. Ethan Allen April 10, 1878 d. Nov 10, 1859 buried Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC 4. Silas J. Oct 5, 1879 d. Nov 14, 1895 5. Harrison 1881 6. Son born and died Nov 18, 1884 7. Son Nov 10, 1885 8. Son born and died Nov 2, 1886 9. Aaron Yancy m. Annie Othelia Erskine (c). Sarah Drucilla 1855 (d). John Allen April 1, 1859 d. July 5, 1940, m. 1st Julia F. Hunter born June 13, 1859 SC d. May 2, 1891 daughter of John Hunter and Eleanor Jolly, m. 2nd Melissa Wilkes born July 26, 1875 d. July 5, 1896 m. 3rd Callie Jones born Feb 1873 d. 1948 children: 1. Twins born and died Dec 30, 1885 2. Infant born and died July 8, 1886, a twin to Floyd 3. Floyd Julian m. Lucy Cordelia Mitchell 4. Essie Jane m. Joseph Pickens robinson 5. Julia m. John Robert Clark 6. Ralph 1879 (child of Callie Jones, 3rd wife) 7. Infant (a twin) no date available 8. Levi M. 9. Cecil 10. Herman 11. Eugenia m. __Edwards 12. Sarah m. Paul Feige, Jr. 13. Alvin M. (e). Yancy Janie May 1, 1862 d. Nov 24, 1904 m. James Franklin Shirley born Dec 28, 1861 d. Jan 31, 1947 (1st cousins) B. James Smith Alonzo Jan 30, 1830 SC, killed in Civil War, 1863, m. Fannie Louvenia Hunter who was born Jan 20, 1842 SC, d. Mar 11, 1927 Franklin Co. GA. She is buried in Belton Baptist Church Cemetery. She m. 2nd Asa L. Mills May 8, 1887 Franklin Co. GA In 1860 James Smith Shirley was in DeKalb Co. AL with his wife Frances. James S. was a Private in company B 48th Alabama Infantry. Confederate marker for James Smith Shirley at New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, DeKalb Co Alabama [dates on stone are in error] children (a). Mary Elzora July 5, 1858 AL d. Nov 14, 1932 buried Liberty Hill, toccoa, Stephens Co. GA m. Aug 30, 1877 Wm. Cleve Vickery born Oct 8, 1858 Macon Franklin Co. GA d. Jan 10. 1914 (b). Rebecca Emma AL May 1, 1860 d. April 4, 1910 Woods Commubnity, Panola Co. TX m. Judge J.A. Goolsby Dec 6, 1876 born June 12, 1855 GA d. Oct 17, 1935 Carnesville, Franklin Co. GA (c). James Franklin Dec 28, 1861 DeKalb Co. AL d. Jan 31, 1927 Belton, Anderson Co. SC, m. Yancy Janie Shirley born May 1, 1862 Anderson Co. Ss d, Nov 24, 1904 Buried Belton Cemetery Belton Co. Anderson SC daughter of Aaron Yancy Shirley and Janie Amick, m. 2nd Sunie Capell widow of a Mr. Reed. James Franklin and Sunie Shirley (photo from Irene Shearer) children: 1. John Fletcher m. Clarisse Pearle Poole 2. Lena Catherine m. Floyd Preston Arve 3. Ollie m. S. Tressie Cothran 4. Dora m. James R. Jordan 5. Ellis Sept 6, 1891 unmarried 6. Bertha Elzora m. Frank Clifton Little 7. James Clifton m. 1st. Ollier Kay, m. 2nd Mabess Pickens 8. Smith Alonzo May 6, 1897 Franklin Co. GA d. Nov 17, 1969 Belton, Anderson Co. SC m. 1st. Franes Rhetta Rogers born Mar 15, 1903 d. Nov 20, 1952 m. 2nd Sarah Brown Bates 9. Fred Parker m. Minnie Lee Segars 10. Mamie Aug 11, 1906 m. Frank Bryant 11. Bessie Mar 5, 1908 m. Ralph Morgan, lived Lavonia GA 12. Raymond Nov 30, 1910 d. July 1, 1952 m. Ruth Cox 13. Joseph Thomas June 1, 1912 Belton Anderson Co. SC d. July 20, 1979 m. Mae Power 14. Otto Haynie Sept 21, 1914 d. Jan 8, 1963 m. Esterllen C. 15. Louie April 24, 1917 d. Dec 14, 1950 buried Shady Grove Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC m. Lucy Mae Compton 16. Harold Oct 11, 1920 m. Mary Belle West Lived in Fayetteville and Autreyville NC C. Richard Cater Feb 10, 1832 SC. He died on 17 Aug 1862 in Chimberanze Hospital in Richmond, VA., buried in Richmond, VA. He married his cousin, Lettice Eliz. Erskine born Feb 28, 1835 Anderson Co. SC, died on 16 Jul 1924 in Anderson Co., SC, buried in Neals Creek Baptist Church, Anderson Co., SC. She was a widow for 60 years. children (a). Rebecca Jane Aug 29, 1855 Belton, SC. d. 16 Jul 1932 Franklin Co. GA. m. George Elmore Jacks Dec 2, 1876 born May 17, 1856 d. Nov 5, 1947 (b). Thomas Anson Feb 28, 1858 in Belton Anderson Co. SC. d. Nov 10, 1942 m. Julia A. Clark born May 2, 1864d. July 20, 1943. Buried Belton Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC children: 1. Rufus J. Dec 22, 1881 Belton, Anderson Co. SC d. June 12, 1952 not married 2. Ernest R. Aug 27, 1883 d. July 2, 1952 not married 3. Thomas 1885 lived in Florida 4. Walter 1887 5. Mattie 6. Bessie 7. Fred May 4, 1892 m. Anna King 8. J. Carter m. Blanche Shaw 9. Mamie Oct 10, 1897 d. June 22, 1960 m. Walter T. Brown. He was principal of Starr School for 30 years 10. Myrtie 1899 (c). James Newton Nov 29, 1860 Belton, Anderson Co. SC d. Sept 18, 1937 m. Victoria Elizabeth Smith born Jan 4, 1867 Anderson Co. SC d. July 5, 1930 daughter of Elijah Lewis Smith and Aamanda Wardlaw children: 1. Bright Chloe Mar 11, 1886 m. Charles Luther Cobb 2. Joseph Harris Nov 3, 1889 m. Eunice Elrod 3. Sarah McFall Mar 8, 1892 m. A. Marvin Henderson 4. Amanda Elizabeth Dec 21, 1896 m. James Benjamin Hill 5. James Clifton m. 1st Margie Mitchell, m. 2nd Edna Fay Lee, m. 3rd Mrs Geneva Parks m. 4th Mrs. Hazel Minyard Davis 6. Newton Colbert Mar 29, 1904 d. Jan 1. 1931 m. Inez Ridgeway 7. Cecil Clark m. Kate Teresa Reed (d). Richard Cater, Jr. Aug 18, 1862 Belton, Anderson Co. SC d. Aug 16, 1938, m. Nov 17, 1886 Ella Majors born Nov 20, 1865 d. April 3, 1948 daughter of Daniel Newton Majors and Lucy Caroline Wardlaw children: 1. Claude Calhoun m. Annie May Strickland 2. Frances Margaret Sept 25, 1890 d. Oct 10, 1951 unmarried 3. Sloan Edward m. Maude Harris 4. Wilton Carlyle June 11, 1896 d. Aug 1, 1960 m. Eula Dyer Dec 24, 1940 born May 19, 1910 d. Nov 7, 1953 buried Neal's Creek, Anderson Co. SC 5. Kenneth DeWitt m. Hattie Josephine Pepper 6. Madge Estelle m. 1st Willie Cowan m. 2nd C.D. Burns m. 3rd Matthew Garret 7. Lucia Gertrude Jan 18, 1905 unmarried 8. Richard Cater m. Mattie Daisey __ 9. Martha Helen m. Robert l. Todd D. John Newton Feb 6, 1834 died on Sept 9, 1924 in DeKalb Co., AL. and was buried in New Harmony Bapt. Ch. Cem. DeKalb Co., AL. He married Elizabeth "Eliza" Jane Masters Sept 18, 1860 in DeKalb Co., AL. She was born on 30 Nov 1840 in Anderson, SC. and died on 18 Oct 1901, (daughter of Geo. Washington Masters and Sarah Burris). She is buried in New Harmony Baptist Ch. Cem. DeKalb Co. AL. children: (a). William Preston was born on 11 Jun 1861 in Harmony, DeKalb, AL. He died on 27 Jan 1940 in Hopkins Co., TX. He was buried on 28 Jan 1940 in Old Tarrant Cem., Sulphur Springs, Hopkins, TX. married Tera (Turah) Alabama LAWSON 20 Jul 1880 who was born on 10 May 1863 in Center, Cherokee, AL. She died on 25 Nov 1938 in Hopkins Co., TX. She was buried on 26 Nov 1938 in Old Tarrant Cem., Sulphur Springs, Hopkins, TX. children i. Ruben Watson SHIRLEY ii. Alvis Cain SHIRLEY iii. Tera (Tura) Josephine SHIRLEY iv. John Lee SHIRLEY was born on 6 Jan 1887 in Cherokee Co., AL. He died on 2 Apr 1887 v. James Sherman SHIRLEY vi. Maggie May SHIRLEY was born on 19 Apr 1891 in Cherokee Co., AL. She died on 4 Jun 1892. (b). Sarah Emaline (c). Warren Reed (e). Frank Harrison (f). Shula H. (g). Marcus Lee b. 1874 d. 1965 AL, m. Laura Dowdy (Ken's ancestor) (h). Oscar Vann (i). Jesse David E. Andrew Alfred April 18, 1836 SC. He died in Civil War. F. Rachel Elizabeth Jan 26, 1838 Anderson Co. SC, d. Feb 26, 1913, m. Lorenzo Dow Harris Feb 23, 1860 Anderson Co. SC. He was born Sept 25, 1937 Anderson Co. Sc d. April 5, 1913 Belton, Anderson Co. SC. He was the son of Gillison Harris and Matilda Smith G. William C. 1840 SC, was at home in 1860, Killed in Civil War H. Mahala Emaline Oct 19, 1841 Anderson Co. SC, m. 1st Robert Campbell m. 2nd Levi W. Jones born June 1, 1846 SC d. June 8, 1905 I. Benjamin Franklin July 25, 1843, died Dec 12, 1904 buried Roberts Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC, m. Mary A. Dobbins born Dec 19, 1845 SC, d. Feb 23, 1918 daughter of James and Mary Dobbins children: (a). Sarah Martha Eugenia Sept 4, 1866 d. July 7, 1888 (b). Rebecca Elizabeth 1869 m. Rev. Osward Grogan of Montgomery AL (c). John Allen 1871, never married (d). Jesse C. 1872 Robert Community, Anderson Co. SC d. 1935 m. Nora Chamblee died Jan 24, 1961 daughter of William Taylor Chamblee and Martha Skelton children: 1. James Aaron 1898 m. Winnie Ashley 2. Melanie m. Ralph Thompson 3. Julius Franklin m. Marguerite Chandler 4. Margaret E. m. Walter Holcomb 5. William Adger m. Frances Massey 6. Mary Katherine lived in California 7. John Allen 8. Vera m. William Mobis lived in California 9. Nora m. Ray Cassidy (e). Jefferson 1875 m. Maude Chamblee (sister of Nora) died Jan 7, 1961 children 1. Eugenia m. Waymon Harbin of Anderson Co. SC 2. Homer lived Edgefield, SC 3. Ligon lived Edgefield, SC 4. Diameade m. Kieffer Cawley of Edgefield, SC (f). Julius Backman (Baxter) born May 12,1877 d. May 15, 1958 m. Mallie Lenorah Chamblee Dec 1895 in Anderson SC born June 11, 1877 Honea Path, Anderson Co. SC d. Jan 24, 1966 buried Silver Brook Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC, daughter of Robert Thompson Chamblee and Mary Jane Armstrong children: 1. Rebecca April 8, 1897 d. Jan 19, 1938 m. Warren Bailey 2. Robert Nov 3, 1898 m. Minnie Cromer 3. Carl Franklin Aug 3, 1901 d. April 12, 1968 Cynthia KY m. Orpha Coldiron. Parents of one son, Allan 4. Waymon Oct 9, 1903 m. Ruth Eckler 5. Lillian Dec 17, 1905 m. m. Harry McCarley of NC 6. Prue D. April 8, 1907 m. 1st. Jeran Abraham, 2nd Garnett Breamer of FL 7. Sarah Jan 25, 1909 m. Paul Craft of Charlotte NC 8. Bertha Jan 17, 1911 m. Harold Heaton 9. Fred A. Feb 28, 1914 m. Jeanett McLees 10 Julius Feb 28, 1915 m. Catherine Rainey of Tampa FL 11 Alma Nov 20, 1920 m. Raymond McCown (g). James Anson May 21, 1883 d. June 16, 1952 m. Nannie Bolt. He was a merchant. children 1. S. Frank 2. George C. 3. Mamie m. R. T. Church and settled in Toledo OH 4. Agnes m. Dean Stone of Maryville, TN 5. Margie Ruth, spinister (h) . Robert Ligon 1891 d. Oct 15, 1966 Edgefield SC. He was a bachelor. J. Anson M. 1846 SC, living in 1850 census, died young. K. Robert Allen July 25, 1848, died Dec 15, 1923 m. Matilda Jane Jones daughter of Wilson and Judith Jones children: (a). Charles Crayton Mar 26, 1871 Anderson Co. SC m. Bessie Lois Moore born Mar 23, 1873 d. Sept 29, 1938 Buried Silver Creek Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC children: 1. Waymon Ellis m. Roy Ophelia Wiliams 2. Ruth Mae Jan 17, 1897 m. Otis Darby Drake Mar 1, 1934 3. Robert Laylon m. Guissie Dora Poor 4. Cora Iola m. 1st. John Luther Freeman, m. 2nd Cecil George Trim 5. Allie Carrie m. Dewey Lee Poore 6. Mamie Lula m. Fred Van Fowler 7. William Grady m. Lillie Mae Adams 8. Charles Ansel m. Donnie Mae Waters 9. James Bennett m. Venice Lee Whitt 10. Aaron Leroy m. Annie Louise Greer 11. Lilia Palmira m. Frank Thomas Stone (b). Ida J. (c). John Palmer May 23, 1875 Anderson Co. SC d. Jan 29, 1964 Charlotte, NC m. 1st. Della May Kay Feb 4, 1900 born Oct 1, 1882 died Feb 4, 1916, daughter of Ollie J. Kay, m. 2nd Mary Ann Madden Aug 7, 1920 born Mar 21, 1891 d. Sept 27, 1962 daughter of Kaye Madden and Josephine Hall children: 1. Jannie Lee m. 1st. Pickens Whitaker m. 2nd Floyd P. Latham 2. Carol Aubrey April 19, 1904 d. Feb 14, 1937 3. Dennis Harold May 11, 1906 4. Wilma Mae m. Carl Eugene Shore 5. Eunice Ethel m. Daniel Philip Lefler (d). Zoie (e). William Roswell Aug 27, 1879 Anderson Co. SC d. June 4, 1952 m. Lida Webb died Nov 19, 1954 daughter of Charles Webb and Emily Holt children: 1. Gilbert 2. C. Alvis 3. Elma 4. daughter m. Edward Addis 5. daughter m. Linde D. Clement (f). N. Allie Feb 24, 1881 Anderson Co. SC d. Jan 19, 1952 m. Charles D. Woodson (g). James Wilson June 12, 1883 d. Mar 12, 1948 m. Minnie Arlecy Smith born Aug 14, 1887 Banks Co. GA d. June 5, 1956 daughter of John S. Smith and Nancy Smith. children: 1. Ruby Irene May 10, 1911 Sc m. George Boyce Drennon July 28, 1928 2. James Lewis m. Mattie Lou Stewart 3. Wilma Minerva May 1, 1915 d. Nov 28, 1962 unmarried 4. Jack William July 30, 1921 d. 1968 unmarried 5. Blanche Elizabeth May 26, 1923 (h). Clinton Eugene 1885 Anderson Co. SC d. July 3, 1953 (heart attack) m. Hattie Quarrells born Feb 9, 1890 d. Feb 22, 1944 Buried Silver Brook Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC children: 1. Frank 2. Coley L. 3. daughter m. O.W. Wheeler (i). Amanda 1890 d. 1961 buried New Silverbrook Cemetery, Anderson Co. SC m. Lloyd Haskell of Donalds, SC d. 1958 L. Helen July 25, 1851, died Mar 13, 1926, m. Wm. B. McDaniel M. Sarah C. July 9, 1852, died Oct 2, 1927, m. Joseph N. Wilson (5). Thomas 1805 (6). Elizabeth 1807 Anderson Co. SC. d. Feb 21, 1898 buried Midway Presbyterian Church Cemetery Anderson Co. SC. m. Thomas Erskine born April 7, 1807 Anderson Co. SC d. May 25, 1879 Anderson Co. SC. He was the son of James Erskine and Agnes (Nancy) Duncan. (7). Richard 1811 m. 1st Genny Reeves Smith Aug 9, 1835, she was born Oct 1, 1815 and died Sept 22, 1848, daughter of Aaron and Rachel (Montgomery) Smith. He m. 2nd Bedelia A. (Delia) McConnell. Richard lived in Anderson Co. SC. and was a farmer. Children: A. Joseph Enoch May 11, 1836 SC B. William M. 1840 SC C. Mary E. 1842 SC D. Leticia R. 1846 SC E. Rachel 1848 SC D. Lawrence Orr 1850 SC (by 2nd marriage to Bedelia) E. S.A. 1852 (female) F. Dillard Oliver April 27, 1853, died July 15, 1928 Iowa Park, Texas, m. Missouri Pinson ca. 1880, She was born July 28, 1859 Ducktown, Polk Co. TN. She died May 5, 1941 Forestburg, Montague Co. Texas. She was the daughter of Arus B. and Rachel (Nichlson) Pinson. G. A.T. 1855 (male)
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