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     Where is Benjamin A. Corbett buried? He was born in March 1836 in SC.^1,4,3,2

Benjamin A. Corbett married Emily Ann (?) in 1860. Though it looks like Donny was born before they were married, based on the overall inconsistency in this family of birth dates through the censuses, my guess is that the estimate of 40 years married given in 1900 is only an estimate.^2,4

Benjamin A. Corbett served in the military during the Civil War.¹

1870 Census
Benjamin A. Corbett was listed as the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 1870. His name was recorded as Benja A. Corbett. Living in the household were Benjamin A. Corbett, his presumed wife, Emily Ann (?), their presumed children, Donny C. Corbett, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 154, and their family as 154 on page 21.

According to the 1870 Census, Benjamin, aged 35, and Emily, aged 32, are presumed married because they have the same last name and because of their placement next to one another on the census. Benjamin was a farmer, and Emily kept the house. Their real estate was valued at $940, and their other property was valued $600. They were born in S.C.⁴

1880 Census
Benjamin A. Corbett was listed as the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 21 June 1880. His name was recorded as Ben A. Corbitt. Living in the household were Benjamin A. Corbett, his wife, Emily Ann (?), children, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett, M. Ida Corbett, Emma Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 299, and their family as 301, in enumeration district 142, sheet 34 B.

According to the 1880 Census, Ben, aged 45, and Emily, aged 40, were married. Ben was a farmer, and Emily kept house. They both were listed as disabled. Ben had an enlarged liver, and Emily had consumption. They and their parents were born in S.C.³

Benjamin A. Corbett was listed as the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 5 June 1900. His name was recorded as Ben A. Corbitt. Living in the household were Benjamin A. Corbett, his wife, Emily Ann (?), a child, M.D. Corbett, and a grandchild, Minnie Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 72, and their family as 72, in enumeration district 56, sheet 4 B. (Opposite page from son J.E. Corbett.)

According to the 1900 Census, Ben, aged 64, and Ann, aged 67, had been married 40 years. They had 7 children, 5 of whom were living. They and their parents were born in S.C. They could read and write. Ben was a farmer. They owned their farm free of mortgage.²

1910 Census
Benjamin A. Corbett was listed as the father-in-law of the head of household on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, South Carolina, on 22 April 1910. His name was recorded as Benjamin Corbett. Living in the household were head of household, Tirzah (?), children, Bertha A. Corbett, Ila M Corbett, and Tussie's father-in-law, Benjamin A. Corbett. Their dwelling was listed as number 76 and their family as number 76, recorded in enumeration district 51, on page 4 B. According to the 1910 Census, Benjamin, aged 73, was a widower. He and his parents were born in S.C. He did not have an occupation listed. He could read and write. He was a survivor of the confederate army or navy.¹

Benjamin A. Corbett probably died between the 1910 and 1920 Censuses.^1,5

     Joseph Elvin Corbett,, son of Benjamin A. Corbett and Emily Ann (?), was born in May 1861 in SC. 1880 and 1900 -- 1861
1870 Census -- 1862.^1,2,3

Joseph Elvin Corbett is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 1870. His name was recorded as Joseph E. Corbett. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his presumed wife, Emily Ann (?), their presumed children, Donny C. Corbett, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 154, and their family as 154 on page 21.

According to the 1870 Census, Joseph E. Corbett was 8 years old and was listed as at home. He attended school within the year, and he could not read or write. He was born in S.C.³

1880 Census
Joseph Elvin Corbett was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 21 June 1880. His name was recorded as Elvin Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his wife, Emily Ann (?), children, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett, M. Ida Corbett, Emma Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 299, and their family as 301, in enumeration district 142, sheet 34 B.

According to the 1880 Census, Ben, aged 45, and Emily, aged 40, were married. Ben was a farmer, and Emily kept house. They both were listed as disabled. Ben had an enlarged liver, and Emily had consumption. They and their parents were born in S.C.

According to the 1880 Census, Elvin Corbitt was 19 years old and single. He worked on a farm. He and his parents were born in S.C.²

Joseph Elvin Corbett married Tirzah (?) in 1881.¹

1900 Census
Joseph Elvin Corbett was listed as the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 6 June 1900. His name was recorded as J.E. Corbitt. Living in the household were Joseph Elvin Corbett, his wife, Tirzah (?), children, Alfred C. Corbett, Aiden Corbett, Bertha A. Corbett, Ila M Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 62, and their family as 62, in enumeration district 56, sheet 4 A.

According to the 1900 Census, J.E., aged 39, and Tirza, age 38, had been married 19 years. They had 8 children, 5 of whom were living. They and their parents were born in S.C. They could read and write. J.E. was a farmer. They owned their farm free of mortgage.¹

Joseph Elvin Corbett died J.E. Corbett died sometime between the 1900 and 1910 Censuses. He is enumerated in the 1900 Census and his wife Tussie is a widow in the 1910 Census. Coster, J.E.'s last presumed child, was born in 1906 -- so J.E. more specifically died between 1906 and 1910.^1,4 Where was Joseph Elvin Corbett buried?

     Alfred C. Corbett,, son of Joseph Elvin Corbett and Tirzah (?), was born on 28 December 1881 in SC.^1,2

1900 Census
Alfred C. Corbett was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 6 June 1900. His name was recorded as Alfred Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Joseph Elvin Corbett, his wife, Tirzah (?), children, Alfred C. Corbett, Aiden Corbett, Bertha A. Corbett, Ila M Corbett, . Their dwelling was recorded as 62, and their family as 62, in enumeration district 56, sheet 4 A.

According to the 1900 Census, J.E., aged 39, and Tirza, age 38, had been married 19 years. They had 8 children, 5 of whom were living. They and their parents were born in S.C. They could read and write. J.E. was a farmer. They owned their farm free of mortgage. According to the 1900 Census, Alfred Corbitt was 18 years old and single. He and his parents were born in S.C. He could read and write. He worked as a farm laborer.¹

Draft Card
Alfred C. Corbett completed a draft card for World War I on 12 September 1918. His place of registration was Aiken, SC. Registration card information includes the following: Serial Number 676; Order Number 3066; First Middle and Last Name: Alfred C. Corbitt; Permanent Home Address: Perry Aiken SC; Age by Years: 37; Date of Birth: Dec. 28, 1881; Race: mark under White; U.S. Citizen: mark under Indian Citizen, Native Born, and Naturalized Citizen; Present Occupation: Farmer; Employer's Name: Alfred C. Corbitt; Place of Employment: Perry, Aiken, SC; Nearest Relative's Name and Address: Carrie L. Corbitt, Perry Aiken S.C; I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true: signature reading A.C. Corbitt. Image of back of card is not shown.²

     Aiden Corbett,, son of Joseph Elvin Corbett and Tirzah (?), was born in January 1889 in SC.¹

1900 Census
Aiden Corbett was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 6 June 1900. His name was recorded as Aiden Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Joseph Elvin Corbett, his wife, Tirzah (?), children, Alfred C. Corbett, Aiden Corbett, Bertha A. Corbett, Ila M Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 62, and their family as 62, in enumeration district 56, sheet 4 A.

According to the 1900 Census, J.E., aged 39, and Tirza, age 38, had been married 19 years. They had 8 children, 5 of whom were living. They and their parents were born in S.C. They could read and write. J.E. was a farmer. They owned their farm free of mortgage. According to the 1900 Census, Aiden Corbitt was 11 years old. He and his parents were born in S.C. He could read and write, and he attended school during the year.¹

     Emily Ann (?) was born in March 1833 in SC.^1,2,3

Emily Ann (?) married Benjamin A. Corbett in 1860. Though it looks like Donny was born before they were married, based on the overall inconsistency in this family of birth dates through the censuses, my guess is that the estimate of 40 years married given in 1900 is only an estimate.^1,3 As of 1860,her married name was Corbett.¹

Emily Ann (?) is presumed to be the wife of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 1870. Her name was recorded as Emily A. Corbett. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his presumed wife, Emily Ann (?), their presumed children, Donny C. Corbett, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 154, and their family as 154 on page 21.

According to the 1870 Census, Benjamin, aged 35, and Emily, aged 32, are presumed married because they have the same last name and because of their placement next to one another on the census. Benjamin was a farmer, and Emily kept the house. Their real estate was valued at $940, and their other property was valued $600. They were born in S.C.³

1880 Census
Emily Ann (?) was listed as the wife of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 21 June 1880. Her name was recorded as Emily Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his wife, Emily Ann (?), children, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett, M. Ida Corbett, Emma Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 299, and their family as 301, in enumeration district 142, sheet 34 B.

According to the 1880 Census, Ben, aged 45, and Emily, aged 40, were married. Ben was a farmer, and Emily kept house. They both were listed as disabled. Ben had an enlarged liver, and Emily had consumption. They and their parents were born in S.C.²

Emily Ann (?) was listed as the wife of the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 5 June 1900. Her name was recorded as Ann Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his wife, Emily Ann (?), a child, M.D. Corbett, and a grandchild, Minnie Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 72, and their family as 72, in enumeration district 56, sheet 4 B. (Opposite page from son J.E. Corbett.)

According to the 1900 Census, Ben, aged 64, and Ann, aged 67, had been married 40 years. They had 7 children, 5 of whom were living. They and their parents were born in S.C. They could read and write. Ben was a farmer. They owned their farm free of mortgage.¹

Emily Ann (?) died sometime between the 1900 and 1910 Censuses. (Her son, J.E., died during this time as well.).^1,4 Where is Emily Ann (?) buried?

     M.D. Corbett,, son of Benjamin A. Corbett and Emily Ann (?), was born in May 1876 in SC.¹

M.D. Corbett was listed as a child of the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 5 June 1900. His name was recorded as M.D. Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his wife, Emily Ann (?), a child, M.D. Corbett, and a grandchild, Minnie Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 72, and their family as 72, in enumeration district 56, sheet 4 B. (Opposite page from son J.E. Corbett.)

According to the 1900 Census, M.D. Corbitt was 24 years old and single. He and his parents were born in S.C. He could read and write. He worked as a farm laborer.¹

     Minnie Corbett was born in May 1889 in SC.¹

Minnie Corbett was listed as the grandchild of the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 5 June 1900. Her name was recorded as Minnie Corbitt. Living in the household were Benjamin A. Corbett, his wife, Emily Ann (?), a child, M.D. Corbett, and a grandchild, Minnie Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 72, and their family as 72, in enumeration district 56, sheet 4 B. (Opposite page from son J.E. Corbett.)

According to the 1900 Census, Minnie Corbitt was 11 years old. She and her parents were born in S.C. She could read and write, and she attended school for 3 months of the year.¹

     Phillip W. Corbett,, son of Benjamin A. Corbett and Emily Ann (?), was born in 1866 in SC.^1,2

Phillip W. Corbett is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 1870. His name was recorded as Phillip W. Corbett. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his presumed wife, Emily Ann (?), their presumed children, Donny C. Corbett, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 154, and their family as 154 on page 21.

According to the 1870 Census, Phillip W. Corbett was 4 years old and was listed as at home. He attended school within the year, and he could not read or write. He was born in S.C.²

1880 Census
Phillip W. Corbett was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 21 June 1880. His name was recorded as Phillip Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his wife, Emily Ann (?), children, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett, M. Ida Corbett, Emma Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 299, and their family as 301, in enumeration district 142, sheet 34 B.

According to the 1880 Census, Ben, aged 45, and Emily, aged 40, were married. Ben was a farmer, and Emily kept house. They both were listed as disabled. Ben had an enlarged liver, and Emily had consumption. They and their parents were born in S.C.

According to the 1880 Census, Phillip Corbitt was 14 years old. He attended school during the year. He and his parents were born in S.C.¹

     Michael D. Corbett,, son of Benjamin A. Corbett and Emily Ann (?), was born in February 1870 in SC.^1,2

Michael D. Corbett is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 1870. His name was recorded as Michael D. Corbett. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his presumed wife, Emily Ann (?), their presumed children, Donny C. Corbett, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 154, and their family as 154 on page 21.

According to the 1870 Census, Michael D. Corbett was less than 1 year old. He was born in S.C., in February.² Michael D. Corbett was also known as Mike.²

1880 Census
Michael D. Corbett was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 21 June 1880. His name was recorded as Mike Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his wife, Emily Ann (?), children, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett, M. Ida Corbett, Emma Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 299, and their family as 301, in enumeration district 142, sheet 34 B.

According to the 1880 Census, Ben, aged 45, and Emily, aged 40, were married. Ben was a farmer, and Emily kept house. They both were listed as disabled. Ben had an enlarged liver, and Emily had consumption. They and their parents were born in S.C.

According to the 1880 Census, Mike Corbitt was 12 years old. He attended school during the year. He and his parents were born in S.C.¹

     M. Ida Corbett,, daughter of Benjamin A. Corbett and Emily Ann (?), was born in 1873 in SC.^1,2

1880 Census
M. Ida Corbett was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 21 June 1880. Her name was recorded as Ida Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his wife, Emily Ann (?), children, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett, M. Ida Corbett, Emma Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 299, and their family as 301, in enumeration district 142, sheet 34 B.

According to the 1880 Census, Ben, aged 45, and Emily, aged 40, were married. Ben was a farmer, and Emily kept house. They both were listed as disabled. Ben had an enlarged liver, and Emily had consumption. They and their parents were born in S.C.

According to the 1880 Census, Ida Corbitt was 7 years old. She and her parents were born in S.C.¹

M. Ida Corbett married Drayton K. Gantt, son of Ann E. (?), in 1894.^2,4,3 Her married name was Gantt.^2,4

1900 Census
M. Ida Corbett was listed as the wife of the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Giddy Swamp & Hopewell Township and Wagener Town, Aiken, SC, on 20 June 1900. Her name was recorded as M.I. Gantt. Living in the household were Drayton K. Gantt, his wife, M. Ida Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 285, and their family as 285, in enumeration district 24, sheet 20 B.

According to the 1900 Census, D.K., aged 34, and M.I., aged 28, were married 6 years. They did not have any children. They and their parents were born in S.C. D.K. was listed as a merchant. They could read and write. They owned their farm free of mortgage.³

1910 Census
M. Ida Corbett was listed as the wife of the head of household on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Giddy Swamp in index (Original is Hopewell Township / Wagener Town), Aiken, SC, on 15 April 1910. Her name was recorded as Ida Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Drayton K. Gantt, his wife, M. Ida Corbett, a nephew, A. Lecroy Corbett, a cousin, Maggie Griffith. Their dwelling was recorded as 3, on RR Avenue, and their family as 3, in enumeration district 5, sheet 1 A.

According to the 1910 Census, Drayton, aged 43, and Ida, aged 37, had been married 15 years. They did not have any children. They and their parents were born in S.C. They could read and write. Drayton was a merchant in general merchandise and employed of his own account. Drayton and Ida could read and write. They owned their house free of mortgage.⁴

1920 Census
M. Ida Corbett was listed as the wife of the head of household on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Wagener, Aiken, South Carolina, on 3 January 1920. Her name was recorded as Ida Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Drayton K. Gantt, his wife, M. Ida Corbett, a boarder A. Lecroy Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 43, on RR Avenue, and their family as 51, in enumeration district 6, sheet 2 B.

According to the 1920 Census, Drayton, aged 53, and Ida Gantt, aged 47, were married. They owned their house free of mortgage. They could read and write, and they and their parents were born in S.C. Drayton was listed as a merchant who was also an employer. He worked of his own account.²

     Emma Corbett,, daughter of Benjamin A. Corbett and Emily Ann (?), was born in 1879 in SC.¹

1880 Census
Emma Corbett was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 21 June 1880. Her name was recorded as Emma Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his wife, Emily Ann (?), children, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett, M. Ida Corbett, Emma Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 299, and their family as 301, in enumeration district 142, sheet 34 B.

According to the 1880 Census, Ben, aged 45, and Emily, aged 40, were married. Ben was a farmer, and Emily kept house. They both were listed as disabled. Ben had an enlarged liver, and Emily had consumption. They and their parents were born in S.C.

According to the 1880 Census, Emma Corbitt was 1 year old. She and her parents were born in S.C.¹

     Donny C. Corbett,, son of Benjamin A. Corbett and Emily Ann (?), was born in 1859 in SC.¹

1870 Census
Donny C. Corbett is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Goodland, Orangeburg, SC, on 1870. His name was recorded as Donny C. Corbett. Living in the household were head of household, Benjamin A. Corbett, his presumed wife, Emily Ann (?), their presumed children, Donny C. Corbett, Joseph Elvin Corbett, Phillip W. Corbett, Michael D. Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 154, and their family as 154 on page 21.

According to the 1870 Census, Benjamin, aged 35, and Emily, aged 32, are presumed married because they have the same last name and because of their placement next to one another on the census. Benjamin was a farmer, and Emily kept the house. Their real estate was valued at $940, and their other property was valued $600. They were born in S.C.

According to the 1870 Census, Donny C. Corbett was 11 years old and was listed as at home. He was born in S.C.¹

     Drayton K. Gantt,, son of Ann E. (?), was born in 1867 in SC.^1,2,3,4,5

Drayton K. Gantt is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Rocky Springs, Giddy Swamp, McTier Townships, Lexington, SC, on 12 August 1870. His name was recorded as Draten Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), their presumed children, Lewis Gantt, Ella Gantt, Arelia Gantt, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 68, and their family as 68 on page 10.

According to the 1870 Census, Draten was 4 and born in S.C.⁵


1880 Census
Drayton K. Gantt was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at McTier, Aiken, SC, on 5 June 1880. His name was recorded as Draton K. Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), children, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Anna (?), Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 13, and their family as 13, in enumeration district 11, sheet 6 B. [Note: usually the census taker clumps all household members by sub-family group and within each sub-family group lists the members by age. This household is odd in that the ages are very mixed up.]

According to the 1880 Census, Ann, aged 49, was widowed. She was a farmer, and she could read and write. She and her parents were born in S.C.

According to the 1880 Census, Draton was 13 years old and single. He could read and write. He and his parents were born in S.C.³

Drayton K. Gantt married M. Ida Corbett, daughter of Benjamin A. Corbett and Emily Ann (?), in 1894.^1,2,3

1900 Census
Drayton K. Gantt was listed as the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Giddy Swamp & Hopewell Township and Wagener Town, Aiken, SC, on 20 June 1900. His name was recorded as D.K. Gantt. Living in the household were Drayton K. Gantt, his wife, M. Ida Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 285, and their family as 285, in enumeration district 24, sheet 20 B.

According to the 1900 Census, D.K., aged 34, and M.I., aged 28, were married 6 years. They did not have any children. They and their parents were born in S.C. D.K. was listed as a merchant. They could read and write. They owned their farm free of mortgage.³

1910 Census
Drayton K. Gantt was listed as the head of household on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Giddy Swamp in index (Original is Hopewell Township / Wagener Town), Aiken, SC, on 15 April 1910. His name was recorded as Drayton K. Gantt. Living in the household were Drayton K. Gantt, his wife, M. Ida Corbett, a nephew, A. Lecroy Corbett, a cousin, Maggie Griffith. Their dwelling was recorded as 3, on RR Avenue, and their family as 3, in enumeration district 5, sheet 1 A.

According to the 1910 Census, Drayton, aged 43, and Ida, aged 37, had been married 15 years. They did not have any children. They and their parents were born in S.C. They could read and write. Drayton was a merchant in general merchandise and employed of his own account. Drayton and Ida could read and write. They owned their house free of mortgage.²

1920 Census
Drayton K. Gantt was listed as the head of household on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Wagener, Aiken, South Carolina, on 3 January 1920. His name was recorded as Drayton D. Gantt. Living in the household were Drayton K. Gantt, his wife, M. Ida Corbett, a boarder A. Lecroy Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 43, on RR Avenue, and their family as 51, in enumeration district 6, sheet 2 B.

According to the 1920 Census, Drayton, aged 53, and Ida Gantt, aged 47, were married. They owned their house free of mortgage. They could read and write, and they and their parents were born in S.C. Drayton was listed as a merchant who was also an employer. He worked of his own account.¹

     A. Lecroy Corbett was born on 11 January 1889 in SC.^1,3,2

A. Lecroy Corbett was listed as the nephew of the head of household on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Giddy Swamp in index (Original is Hopewell Township / Wagener Town), Aiken, SC, on 15 April 1910. His name was recorded as Lecroy Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Drayton K. Gantt, his wife, M. Ida Corbett, a nephew, A. Lecroy Corbett, a cousin, Maggie Griffith. Their dwelling was recorded as 3, on RR Avenue, and their family as 3, in enumeration district 5, sheet 1 A.

According to the 1910 Census, Lecroy Corbitt was 21 years old and single. He and his parents were born in S.C. He could read and write. He worked as a salesman in a dry goods store. He was recorded as a worker.²

Draft Card
A. Lecroy Corbett completed a draft card for World War I on 15 June 1917. His place of registration was Aiken, SC. Registration card information includes the following: Form Number 2876; Number 177; Name in Full: A. Lecroy Corbett; Age in Years: 28; Home Address: Wagener Sou Car; Date of Birth: January 11, 1889; Natural Born Citizen; Where Were You Born? Orangeburg Co. S.C; Citizen; Present Occupation: Supply Merchant; By Whom Employed: Co (?) – Partner D.K. Gantt Co; Where Employed: Wagener S.C.; Have You a Father, Mother, Wife, Child Under 12, or a Sister or Brother Under 12, Solely Dependent Upon You for Support? No; Married or Single? Single; Race? Caucasian; What Military Service Have You Had? None; Do You Claim Exemption from the Draft? Supply Merchant. Widowed mother. Jus (?) one brother with large family of small children. I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true: signature reading A. Lecroy Corbitt. Image of back of card is not shown. [Ancestry.com index has name as A. Leeroy Corbett. Original Full Name looks like A. Lecroy Corbett. Signature looks like A. Lecroy Corbitt.].³

1920 Census
A. Lecroy Corbett was listed as a boarder on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Wagener, Aiken, South Carolina, on 3 January 1920. His name was recorded as Lecroy Corbitt. Living in the household were head of household, Drayton K. Gantt, his wife, M. Ida Corbett, a boarder A. Lecroy Corbett. Their dwelling was recorded as 43, on RR Avenue, and their family as 51, in enumeration district 6, sheet 2 B. According to the 1920 Census, Lecroy Corbitt was 30 years old and married. (More than likely he was married to Pansy Corbitt.) He could read and write, and he and his parents were born in S.C. He was a merchant in general retail merchandise who worked of his own account.¹

     Maggie Griffith was born in 1881 in SC.¹

Maggie Griffith was listed as the cousin of the head of household on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Giddy Swamp in index (Original is Hopewell Township / Wagener Town), Aiken, SC, on 15 April 1910. Her name was recorded as Maggie Griffith. Living in the household were head of household, Drayton K. Gantt, his wife, M. Ida Corbett, a nephew, A. Lecroy Corbett, a cousin, Maggie Griffith. Their dwelling was recorded as 3, on RR Avenue, and their family as 3, in enumeration district 5, sheet 1 A.

According to the 1910 Census, Maggie Griffith was 29 years old and widowed. She and her parents were born in S.C. She worked as a saleslady in a dry goods store. She was recorded as a worker. She could read and write.¹

     Ann E. (?) was born in 1831 in SC.^1,2

1870 Census
Ann E. (?) was listed as the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Rocky Springs, Giddy Swamp, McTier Townships, Lexington, SC, on 12 August 1870. Her name was recorded as Ann Gantt. Living in the household were Ann E. (?), her presumed children, Lewis Gantt, Ella Gantt, Arelia Gantt, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 68, and their family as 68 on page 10.

According to the 1870 Census, Ann, aged 39, listed as a W Farmer. Her real estate was valued at $800, and her other property was valued $500. She could not read or write. She was born in S.C.²

Ann E. (?) was listed as the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at McTier, Aiken, SC, on 5 June 1880. Her name was recorded as Ann E. Gantt. Living in the household were Ann E. (?), children, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Anna (?), Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 13, and their family as 13, in enumeration district 11, sheet 6 B. [Note: usually the census taker clumps all household members by sub-family group and within each sub-family group lists the members by age. This household is odd in that the ages are very mixed up.]

According to the 1880 Census, Ann, aged 49, was widowed. She was a farmer, and she could read and write. She and her parents were born in S.C.³

     Boliver Gantt,, son of Ann E. (?), was born in 1858 in SC.^1,2

Boliver Gantt is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Rocky Springs, Giddy Swamp, McTier Townships, Lexington, SC, on 12 August 1870. His name was recorded as Boliver Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), their presumed children, Lewis Gantt, Ella Gantt, Arelia Gantt, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 68, and their family as 68 on page 10.

According to the 1870 Census, Boliver was 11 and born in S.C.²


Boliver Gantt married Anna (?) in 1880.¹

1880 Census
Boliver Gantt was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at McTier, Aiken, SC, on 5 June 1880. His name was recorded as Boliva Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), children, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Anna (?), Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 13, and their family as 13, in enumeration district 11, sheet 6 B. [Note: usually the census taker clumps all household members by sub-family group and within each sub-family group lists the members by age. This household is odd in that the ages are very mixed up.]

According to the 1880 Census, Ann, aged 49, was widowed. She was a farmer, and she could read and write. She and her parents were born in S.C.

According to the 1880 Census, Boliva was 22 years old and married within the census year. (He was probably married to Anna, age 16, who was listed in the same household as daughter of head of household.) He could read and write, and he worked as a farmer. He and his parents were born in S.C.³

     Anna Gantt,, daughter of Ann E. (?), was born in 1862 in SC.^1,2

Anna Gantt is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Rocky Springs, Giddy Swamp, McTier Townships, Lexington, SC, on 12 August 1870. Her name was recorded as Annah Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), their presumed children, Lewis Gantt, Ella Gantt, Arelia Gantt, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 68, and their family as 68 on page 10.

According to the 1870 Census, Annah was 8 and born in S.C.²


1880 Census
Anna Gantt was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at McTier, Aiken, SC, on 5 June 1880. Her name was recorded as Anna Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), children, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Anna (?), Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 13, and their family as 13, in enumeration district 11, sheet 6 B. [Note: usually the census taker clumps all household members by sub-family group and within each sub-family group lists the members by age. This household is odd in that the ages are very mixed up.]

According to the 1880 Census, Ann, aged 49, was widowed. She was a farmer, and she could read and write. She and her parents were born in S.C.

According to the 1880 Census, Anna was 13 years old and single. She could read and write. She and her parents were born in S.C.³

     Larence Kite Gantt,, son of Ann E. (?), was born in 1864 in SC.^1,2

Larence Kite Gantt is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Rocky Springs, Giddy Swamp, McTier Townships, Lexington, SC, on 12 August 1870. His name was recorded as Kite Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), their presumed children, Lewis Gantt, Ella Gantt, Arelia Gantt, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 68, and their family as 68 on page 10.

According to the 1870 Census, Kite was 6 and born in S.C.²


1880 Census
Larence Kite Gantt was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at McTier, Aiken, SC, on 5 June 1880. His name was recorded as Larence K. Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), children, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Anna (?), Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 13, and their family as 13, in enumeration district 11, sheet 6 B. [Note: usually the census taker clumps all household members by sub-family group and within each sub-family group lists the members by age. This household is odd in that the ages are very mixed up.]

According to the 1880 Census, Ann, aged 49, was widowed. She was a farmer, and she could read and write. She and her parents were born in S.C.

According to the 1880 Census, Larence was 15 years old and single. He could read and write. He and his parents were born in S.C.³

     Anna (?) was born in 1864 in SC.¹

Anna (?) married Boliver Gantt, son of Ann E. (?), in 1880.¹ As of 1880,her married name was Gantt.¹

1880 Census
Anna (?) was listed as the child of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at McTier, Aiken, SC, on 5 June 1880. Her name was recorded as Anna Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), children, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Anna (?), Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 13, and their family as 13, in enumeration district 11, sheet 6 B. [Note: usually the census taker clumps all household members by sub-family group and within each sub-family group lists the members by age. This household is odd in that the ages are very mixed up.]

According to the 1880 Census, Ann, aged 49, was widowed. She was a farmer, and she could read and write. She and her parents were born in S.C.

According to the 1880 Census, Anna was 16 years old and married within the census year. (She was probably married to Boliva, aged 22, who was listed in the same household as son of head of household.) She could read and write. She and her parents were born in S.C.²

     Lewis Gantt,, son of Ann E. (?), was born in 1851 in SC.¹

1870 Census
Lewis Gantt is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Rocky Springs, Giddy Swamp, McTier Townships, Lexington, SC, on 12 August 1870. His name was recorded as Lewis Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), their presumed children, Lewis Gantt, Ella Gantt, Arelia Gantt, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 68, and their family as 68 on page 10.

According to the 1870 Census, Ann, aged 39, listed as a W Farmer. Her real estate was valued at $800, and her other property was valued $500. She could not read or write. She was born in S.C.

According to the 1870 Census, Lewis was 19 and born in S.C.¹

     Ella Gantt,, daughter of Ann E. (?), was born in 1853 in SC.¹

Ella Gantt is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Rocky Springs, Giddy Swamp, McTier Townships, Lexington, SC, on 12 August 1870. Her name was recorded as Ella Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), their presumed children, Lewis Gantt, Ella Gantt, Arelia Gantt, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 68, and their family as 68 on page 10.

According to the 1870 Census, Ella was 17 and born in S.C.¹

     Arelia Gantt,, daughter of Ann E. (?), was born in 1856 in SC.¹

Arelia Gantt is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Rocky Springs, Giddy Swamp, McTier Townships, Lexington, SC, on 12 August 1870. Her name was recorded as Arelia Gantt. Living in the household were head of household, Ann E. (?), their presumed children, Lewis Gantt, Ella Gantt, Arelia Gantt, Boliver Gantt, Anna Gantt, Larence Kite Gantt, Drayton K. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 68, and their family as 68 on page 10.

According to the 1870 Census, Arelia was 14 and born in S.C.¹

     Ellen (?) was born in 1855 in SC.¹ As of 1901,her married name was Sharpe.¹

Ellen (?) married Jefferson D. Sharpe, son of Francis Sharpe, in 1901.¹

1910 Census
Ellen Sharpe was listed as the wife of the head of household on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Bull Swamp, Lexington, SC, on 9 May 1910. Her name was recorded as Ell Sharpe. Living in the household were head of household, Jeff D. Sharpe, his wife, Ellen Sharpe. Their dwelling was recorded as 473, and their family as 488, in enumeration district 29, on sheet 24 B.

According to the 1910 Census, Jeff, aged 71, and Ellen, aged 55, had been married 9 years. The census enumerator put a 2 by Jeff’s “m” for married and a 1 by Ellen’s “m” for married. Jeff had 2 children, 1 of whom was living. There were no children indicated for Ellen. They and their parents were born in S.C. Jeff was a farmer in general farming. He worked of his own account. They could read and write. Jeff owned the farm free of mortgage. He was a survivor of the Confederate Army.¹