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      1850 Census shows Eliza Sharpe's DOB as 1830 and POB as SC.

Family Data -- 1830, Lexington, SC.^1,3

Eliza Sharp, a child of Francis Sharpe, was 17 years when Francis Sharp and Christiana Corly married on 27 May 1847 at Lexington District, SC.^1,4

1850 Census
Eliza Sharp is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 30 September 1850. His name was recorded as Eliza Sharp. Living in the household were Francis Sharp, his presumed wife, Christina Sharp, their presumed children, David Sharp, Uriah Sharp, Eliza Sharp, Franklin Sharp, Kathanna Sharp, Jefferson Sharp, Martha Sharp, Julia Sharp, Jane Sharp, Felix Sharp. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1096, and their family as number 1096.

According to the 1850 Census, Francis Sharp was aged 57, and Christina Sharp was aged 45. Francis was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400. They were born in S.C., and they could not read or write.

According to the 1850 Census, Eliza Sharp was 20 years old. She was born in S.C. She could not read or write.¹ 1860 Census shows an Eliza C. Shumpert living in Vicinity of Clark's Mill with same DOB of 1830. Is this her? 1870 Census shows an Eliza C. Shumpart living in Lexington with DOB as 1831. Is this Eliza Sharpe?

     Franklin Sharpe,, son of Francis Sharpe, was born in 1834 in Lexington, SC.^1,2

Franklin Sharp, a child of Francis Sharpe, was 13 years when Francis Sharp and Christiana Corly married on 27 May 1847 at Lexington District, SC.^1,3

1850 Census
Franklin Sharp is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 30 September 1850. His name was recorded as Franklin Sharp. Living in the household were Francis Sharp, his presumed wife, Christina Sharp, their presumed children, David Sharp, Uriah Sharp, Eliza Sharp, Franklin Sharp, Kathanna Sharp, Jefferson Sharp, Martha Sharp, Julia Sharp, Jane Sharp, Felix Sharp. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1096, and their family as number 1096.

According to the 1850 Census, Francis Sharp was aged 57, and Christina Sharp was aged 45. Francis was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400. They were born in S.C., and they could not read or write.

According to the 1850 Census, Franklin Sharp was 16 years old, and he was listed as a farmer. He was born in S.C.¹

Franklin Sharpe married Temperance (?).^2,4

Franklin Sharpe was placed in the position of head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Vicinity of Clark's Mill, Lexington, SC, on 18 August 1860. His name was recorded as Franklin Sharpe. Living in the household were Franklin Sharpe, his presumed wife, Temperance Sharpe, their presumed child, George Sharpe. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1759, and their family as number 1709, on pages 230 and 231 (image 1 and 4 of 10 in Clark’s Mills group for Ancestry.com). The head of household next door was David Sharpe and his family, dwelling number 1758 and family number 1708. Frances Sharpe and his family, were next to David Sharpe, in dwelling number 1757 and family number 1707. The head of household also next to Franklin Sharpe was Elizabeth Popplo and her family, dwelling 1760 and family 1710, on page 231.

According to the 1860 Census, Franklin Sharpe was aged 25, and Temperance Sharpe was aged 21. Franklin was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $200 and other property of $200. They were born in S.C.²

Franklin Sharpe served in the military during the Civil War. According to the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, complied by the National Archives, the following is known about Franklin Sharp. Regiment: 20 South Carolina Infantry; Side: Confederate; Company: H; Soldier's rank in: private; Soldier's rank out: private. Also taken from the CWSS regarding the 20th Regiment of the S.C. Infantry: The 20th Infantry Regiment was organized at Orangeburg, South Carolina, during the winter of 1861-1862. Many of the men were recruited in Sumter, Orangeburg, and Calhoun counties. For some time the unit served in the Charleston area attached to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida….^5,6

Franklin Sharpe died on 3 January 1862 at an unknown location at age 28 years. He was survived by his spouse, Temperance (?), at age 23 years, 11 months and 14 days, child, George Sharpe at age 3 years. The entry from Broken Fortunes reads: Franklin Sharp, pvt. Co. H 20th SC Infantry, died of disease 1-3-1862. No place of death listed.⁵

Franklin Sharpe's probate file was recorded under his name, at Lexington County Courthouse, Lexington, South Carolina. James J. Spires is listed as the administrator. The fact that there is an administrator and that no will is listed means Franklin Sharpe probably died intestate. His estate papers are indexed as Box 24, Parcel 7.⁷

     Kathanna Sharpe,, daughter of Francis Sharpe, was born in 1836 in SC.¹

Kathanna Sharp, a child of Francis Sharpe, was 11 years when Francis Sharp and Christiana Corly married on 27 May 1847 at Lexington District, SC.^1,2

1850 Census
Kathanna Sharp is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 30 September 1850. His name was recorded as Kathanna Sharp. Living in the household were Francis Sharp, his presumed wife, Christina Sharp, their presumed children, David Sharp, Uriah Sharp, Eliza Sharp, Franklin Sharp, Kathanna Sharp, Jefferson Sharp, Martha Sharp, Julia Sharp, Jane Sharp, Felix Sharp. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1096, and their family as number 1096.

According to the 1850 Census, Francis Sharp was aged 57, and Christina Sharp was aged 45. Francis was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400. They were born in S.C., and they could not read or write.

According to the 1850 Census, Kathanna Sharp was 14 years old and born in S.C.¹

     Jefferson David Sharpe,, son of Francis Sharpe, was born on 8 April 1839 in Lexington, SC.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

Jefferson Sharp, a child of Francis Sharpe, was 8 when Francis Sharp and Christiana Corly married on 27 May 1847 at Lexington District, SC.^1,8

1850 Census
Jefferson Sharp is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 30 September 1850. His name was recorded as Jefferson Sharp. Living in the household were Francis Sharp, his presumed wife, Christina Sharp, their presumed children, David Sharp, Uriah Sharp, Eliza Sharp, Franklin Sharp, Kathanna Sharp, Jefferson Sharp, Martha Sharp, Julia Sharp, Jane Sharp, Felix Sharp. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1096, and their family as number 1096.

According to the 1850 Census, Francis Sharp was aged 57, and Christina Sharp was aged 45. Francis was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400. They were born in S.C., and they could not read or write.

According to the 1850 Census, Jefferson Sharp was 12 years old and born in S.C.¹

J.D. Sharpe was placed in the position of head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Platt Springs, Lexington, SC, on 18 August 1860. His name was recorded as J.D. Sharpe. Living in the household were J.D. Sharpe, his presumed wife, Mahala Sharpe, their presumed child, Godfrey Sharpe, a person with unknown ties, Sarah Waters. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1746, and their family as number 1696, on page 228. (Found on image 2 of 3 in Platt Springs group for Ancestry.com. The following page shows no other J.D. Sharpe family members. Page 229 is found Vicinity of Beaver Pond group for Ancestry.com.) Next door to J.D. Sharpe was Eman’l Sharpe and his family, in dwelling 1745 and family number 1695. Before Eman’l was Rueben Sharpe and his family, in dwelling 1744 and family number 1694.

According to the 1860 Census, J.D. Sharpe was aged 21, and Mahala Sharpe was aged 28. J.D. was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $150 and other property of $100. They were born in S.C.⁴

Jefferson D. Sharp served in the military during the Civil War. According to the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, complied by the National Archives, Jefferson D. Sharp is recorded as the following:
Regiment: 20 South Carolina Infantry; Side: Confederate; Company: H; Soldier's rank in: private; Soldier's rank out: private. This is the same regiment in which his brother Franklin Sharp was recorded.

The following information is taken from the CWSS regarding the 20th Regiment of the S.C. Infantry: 20th Infantry Regiment was organized at Orangeburg, South Carolina, during the winter of 1861-1862. Many of the men were recruited in Sumter, Orangeburg, and Calhoun counties. For some time the unit served in the Charleston area attached to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In the spring of 1864 it moved to Virginia and was assigned to General Kershaw's, Kennedy's, and Conner's Brigade. The 20th participated in the Battle of Cold Harbor, saw action in the Shenandoah Valley with Early, and ended the war in North Carolina. On Morris Island from July 10 to September 6, 1863, it lost 9 killed and 24 wounded. During this time on August 29, the regiment reported 24 officers and 283 men present for duty. At the Battle of Bentonville it sustained 7 casualties and on March 23, 1865, totaled 243 effectives. They surrendered on April 26. The field officers were Colonels Stephen M. Boykin and Laurence M. Keitt, Lieutenant Colonels Olin M. Dantzler and Paul A. McMichael. And Majors Mimms and John M. Partlow.^7,9

1880 Census
Jefferson D. Sharp was listed as the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Platt Springs, Lexington, SC, on 1 June 1880. His name was recorded as Jefferson D. Sharp. Living in the household were Jefferson D. Sharp, his wife, Mahalah E. Sharp. Their dwelling was recorded as 7, and their family as 10, in enumeration district 133, page 1 A. Presumably next door, was head of household John B. Sharp and his family, dwelling 6 and family 9.

According to the 1880 Census, Jefferson D. Sharp was 41 and married to Mahalah E. Sharp, who was 51. Jefferson was a farmer. It appears they could read and write. They and their parents were born in S.C.⁵

1900 Census
Jefferson D. Sharppe was listed as the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Bull Swamp, Lexington, SC, on 20 June 1900. His name was recorded as Jefferson D. Sharppe. Living in the household were Jefferson D. Sharppe, his wife, Mahaly Sharppe. The census was enumerated by J.E. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 284, and their family as 294, in enumeration district 33, on sheet 15 B. On the same census page was head of household Matthew L. Martin and his family, in dwelling 290 and family 302.

According to the 1900 Census, Jefferson was born in April 1839 and was aged 61. His wife, Mahaly, was born in 1830 (no month listed) and was aged 70. They had been married 43 years and had 2 children, 1 of whom was living. They and their parents were born in S.C. Jefferson was a farmer. They could read and write, and they owned their farm free of mortgage.⁶

On 3 March 1901 Mahala E. Sharpe died at age 69, leaving behind spouse, Jefferson D. Sharpe, at age 61.¹⁰

Jefferson D. Sharpe married Ellen (?) in 1901.⁷

1910 Census
Jeff D. Sharpe was listed as the head of household on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Bull Swamp, Lexington, SC, on 9 May 1910. His name was recorded as Jeff D. Sharpe. Living in the household were 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.⁷

Death
Jefferson David Sharpe died on 1 February 1911 at age 71.³ He was buried at Antioch Baptist Church, Corner of W.E. Jeffcoat Road and Antioch Church Road, Lexington, SC, His tombstone reads, "Erected by his daughter-in-law Mary C. Sharpe." This is probably the wife of John Benjamin Sharpe.^3,11

      1850 Census shows Martha Louise Sharpe's DOB as 1840 and POB as SC.^1,2

Martha Sharp, a child of Francis Sharpe, was 7 years when Francis Sharp and Christiana Corly married on 27 May 1847 at Lexington District, SC.^1,3

1850 Census
Martha Sharp is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 30 September 1850. His name was recorded as Martha Sharp. Living in the household were Francis Sharp, his presumed wife, Christina Sharp, their presumed children, David Sharp, Uriah Sharp, Eliza Sharp, Franklin Sharp, Kathanna Sharp, Jefferson Sharp, Martha Sharp, Julia Sharp, Jane Sharp, Felix Sharp. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1096, and their family as number 1096.

According to the 1850 Census, Francis Sharp was aged 57, and Christina Sharp was aged 45. Francis was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400. They were born in S.C., and they could not read or write.

According to the 1850 Census, Martha Sharp was 10 years old and born in S.C.¹

Death
Martha Louise Sharpe died on 16 February 1880.²

     

Julia Sharp, a child of Francis Sharpe, was 9 years when Francis Sharp and Christiana Corly married on 27 May 1847 at Lexington District, SC.^1,3

1850 Census
Julia Sharp is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 30 September 1850. Her name was recorded as Julia Sharp. Living in the household were Francis Sharp, his presumed wife, Christina Sharp, their presumed children, David Sharp, Uriah Sharp, Eliza Sharp, Franklin Sharp, Kathanna Sharp, Jefferson Sharp, Martha Sharp, Julia Sharp, Jane Sharp, Felix Sharp. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1096, and their family as number 1096.

According to the 1850 Census, Francis Sharp was aged 57, and Christina Sharp was aged 45. Francis was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400. They were born in S.C., and they could not read or write.

According to the 1850 Census, Julia Sharp was 8 years old and born in S.C.¹

     Jane Sharpe,, daughter of Francis Sharpe, was born in 1842 in Lexington, SC.^1,3,2

Jane Sharp, a child of Francis Sharpe, was 5 years when Francis Sharp and Christiana Corly married on 27 May 1847 at Lexington District, SC.^1,4

1850 Census
Jane Sharp is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 30 September 1850. Her name was recorded as Jane Sharp. Living in the household were Francis Sharp, his presumed wife, Christina Sharp, their presumed children, David Sharp, Uriah Sharp, Eliza Sharp, Franklin Sharp, Kathanna Sharp, Jefferson Sharp, Martha Sharp, Julia Sharp, Jane Sharp, Felix Sharp. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1096, and their family as number 1096.

According to the 1850 Census, Francis Sharp was aged 57, and Christina Sharp was aged 45. Francis was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400. They were born in S.C., and they could not read or write.

According to the 1850 Census, Jane Sharp was 8 years old and born in S.C.¹

1860 Census
Jane Sharpe is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Vicinity of Clark's Mill, Lexington, SC, on 18 August 1860. Her name was recorded as Jane Sharpe. Living in the household were Frances Sharpe, his presumed wife, Christina Sharpe, their presumed children, Jane Sharpe, Felix Sharpe. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1757, and their family as number 1707, on page 230 (image 1 of 10 in Clark’s Mills group for Ancestry.com). The next head of household was David Sharpe and his family, dwelling number 1758 and family number 1708. The next head of household was Franklin Sharpe, who was on the last line of page 230; his dwelling was 1759 and family 1709. Franklin’s family members are on the following page, but the images are out of order in Ancestry.com. On page 231 (image 4 of 10), is Franklins family. The next head of household is Elizabeth Popplo and her family, dwelling 1760 and family 1710.

According to the 1860 Census, Frances Sharpe was aged 60, and Christina Sharpe was aged 57 (or 51?). Frances was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $800 and other property of $600. They were born in S.C. Christina could not read or write.

According to the 1860 Census, Jane Sharpe was 18 years old and was born in S.C.³

      1850 Census shows Felix Sharpe's DOB as 1846 and POB as SC. 1860 Census shows Felix Sharpe's DOB as 1847 and POB as Lexington, SC. 1870 Census -- can't find. 1880 Census, DOB 1845 and POB SC.^1,2,3

Felix Sharp, a child of Francis Sharpe, was 1 year when Francis Sharp and Christiana Corly married on 27 May 1847 at Lexington District, SC.^1,4

1850 Census
Felix Sharp is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 30 September 1850. Her name was recorded as Felix Sharp. Living in the household were Francis Sharp, his presumed wife, Christina Sharp, their presumed children, David Sharp, Uriah Sharp, Eliza Sharp, Franklin Sharp, Kathanna Sharp, Jefferson Sharp, Martha Sharp, Julia Sharp, Jane Sharp, Felix Sharp. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1096, and their family as number 1096.

According to the 1850 Census, Francis Sharp was aged 57, and Christina Sharp was aged 45. Francis was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400. They were born in S.C., and they could not read or write.

According to the 1850 Census, Felix Sharp was 4 years old and born in S.C.¹

1860 Census
Felix Sharpe is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Vicinity of Clark's Mill, Lexington, SC, on 18 August 1860. His name was recorded as Felix Sharpe. Living in the household were Frances Sharpe, his presumed wife, Christina Sharpe, their presumed children, Jane Sharpe, Felix Sharpe. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1757, and their family as number 1707, on page 230 (image 1 of 10 in Clark’s Mills group for Ancestry.com). The next head of household was David Sharpe and his family, dwelling number 1758 and family number 1708. The next head of household was Franklin Sharpe, who was on the last line of page 230; his dwelling was 1759 and family 1709. Franklin’s family members are on the following page, but the images are out of order in Ancestry.com. On page 231 (image 4 of 10), is Franklins family. The next head of household is Elizabeth Popplo and her family, dwelling 1760 and family 1710.

According to the 1860 Census, Frances Sharpe was aged 60, and Christina Sharpe was aged 57 (or 51?). Frances was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $800 and other property of $600. They were born in S.C. Christina could not read or write.

According to the 1860 Census, Felix Sharpe was 13 years old and was born in S.C.²

Felix Sharpe married Kate Sharpe.³ 1880 Census shows Felix Sharpe and Kate Sharpe in Congaree, Lexington, SC. No other members of household.³

     H.S. Martin was born on 1 September 1886.^2,3

Marriage
H.S. Martin was married to N. B. Martin, daughter of Madison Lee Martin and Mamie Elizabeth Sharpe, on 12 September 1923 at Lexington, South Carolina. The license number was 3861. The bride's name was recorded as N.B. Martin, and she resided at Swansea, S.C.. The groom's name was recorded as H. S. Martin, and he resided at New Brookland, S.C.. The groom was recorded as age 37 and the bride was recorded as age 19. It is possible the clerk recorded one or both names incorrectly.²

Death
H.S. Martin died on 25 September 1926 at age 40.³ He was buried at Antioch Baptish Church, Swansea, Lexington County, South Carolina.³

     Mahala (?) was born in 1835 in Lexington, SC.¹

Mahala (?) married David Sharpe.¹ Her married name was Sharpe.¹

An unknown person was listed as the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Vicinity of Clark's Mill, Lexington, SC,, enumerated 18 August 1860. Also living in the house was. David Sharpe.¹

      1880 Census shows Charles W. Sharpe and Georgean Sharpe living in same household with same name. First child born in 1877. Married in 1877?² Charles W. Sharpe,, son of David Sharpe and Mahala (?), was born in 1854 in Lexington, SC.^1,2 1860 Census shows Charles W. Sharpe living in vicinity of Clark's Mill, Lexington, SC. In the household were David, Mahala, Charles, Ellie, Lucy A., Tillman. Household of Francis Sharpe was listed above and Franklin Sharpe's household below.¹

1860 Census
Charles Sharpe is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Vicinity of Clark's Mill, Lexington, SC, on 18 August 1860. His name was recorded as Charles Sharpe. Living in the household were an unknown person , their presumed children, Charles Sharpe, Ellis Sharpe, Lucy A. Sharpe, Tillman Sharpe. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1758, and their family as number 1708, on page 230 (image 1 of 10 in Clark’s Mills group for Ancestry.com). The head of household next door was Frances Sharpe and his family, dwelling number 1757 and family number 1707. The head of household also next to David was Franklin Sharpe, who was on the last line of page 230; his dwelling was 1759 and family 1709. Franklin’s family members are on the following page, but the images are out of order in Ancestry.com. On page 231 (image 4 of 10), is Franklin’s family. The next head of household is Elizabeth Popplo and her family, dwelling 1760 and family 1710.

According to the 1860 Census, David Sharpe was aged 30, and Mahala Sharpe was aged 25. David was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400 and other property of $200. They were born in S.C. They could not read or write.

According to the 1860 Census, Charles Sharpe was 6 years old, and he was born in S.C.¹ 1880 Census, Charles W. Sharpe and Georgean Sharpe were living in Boiling Springs, Lexington, SC. In the household were Charles W., Georgean, David W., Charles H. Among the households above were Adam Brooker and Mary Popel (Brooker’s sister-in-law), James O. Spires and wife Temperance and his stepson James Sharp, David Sharp, and Elijah Popell / Popeell / Popwell. Among the households below was Cedecia Sharp.²

     Ellis Sharpe,, son of David Sharpe and Mahala (?), was born in 1856 in Lexington, SC.¹

1860 Census
Ellis Sharpe is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Vicinity of Clark's Mill, Lexington, SC, on 18 August 1860. His name was recorded as Ellis Sharpe. Living in the household were an unknown person , their presumed children, Charles Sharpe, Ellis Sharpe, Lucy A. Sharpe, Tillman Sharpe. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1758, and their family as number 1708, on page 230 (image 1 of 10 in Clark’s Mills group for Ancestry.com). The head of household next door was Frances Sharpe and his family, dwelling number 1757 and family number 1707. The head of household also next to David was Franklin Sharpe, who was on the last line of page 230; his dwelling was 1759 and family 1709. Franklin’s family members are on the following page, but the images are out of order in Ancestry.com. On page 231 (image 4 of 10), is Franklin’s family. The next head of household is Elizabeth Popplo and her family, dwelling 1760 and family 1710.

According to the 1860 Census, David Sharpe was aged 30, and Mahala Sharpe was aged 25. David was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400 and other property of $200. They were born in S.C. They could not read or write.

According to the 1860 Census, Ellis Sharpe was 4 years old, and he was born in S.C.¹

     Lucy A. Sharpe,, daughter of David Sharpe and Mahala (?), was born in 1858 in Lexington, SC.¹

1860 Census
Lucy A. Sharpe is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Vicinity of Clark's Mill, Lexington, SC, on 18 August 1860. Her name was recorded as Lucy A. Sharpe. Living in the household were an unknown person , their presumed children, Charles Sharpe, Ellis Sharpe, Lucy A. Sharpe, Tillman Sharpe. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1758, and their family as number 1708, on page 230 (image 1 of 10 in Clark’s Mills group for Ancestry.com). The head of household next door was Frances Sharpe and his family, dwelling number 1757 and family number 1707. The head of household also next to David was Franklin Sharpe, who was on the last line of page 230; his dwelling was 1759 and family 1709. Franklin’s family members are on the following page, but the images are out of order in Ancestry.com. On page 231 (image 4 of 10), is Franklin’s family. The next head of household is Elizabeth Popplo and her family, dwelling 1760 and family 1710.

According to the 1860 Census, David Sharpe was aged 30, and Mahala Sharpe was aged 25. David was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400 and other property of $200. They were born in S.C. They could not read or write.

According to the 1860 Census, Lucy Sharpe was 2 years old, and she was born in S.C.¹

     Tillman Sharpe,, son of David Sharpe and Mahala (?), was born in 1859 in Lexington, SC.^1,2

1860 Census
Tillman Sharpe is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Vicinity of Clark's Mill, Lexington, SC, on 18 August 1860. His name was recorded as Tillman Sharpe. Living in the household were an unknown person , their presumed children, Charles Sharpe, Ellis Sharpe, Lucy A. Sharpe, Tillman Sharpe. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1758, and their family as number 1708, on page 230 (image 1 of 10 in Clark’s Mills group for Ancestry.com). The head of household next door was Frances Sharpe and his family, dwelling number 1757 and family number 1707. The head of household also next to David was Franklin Sharpe, who was on the last line of page 230; his dwelling was 1759 and family 1709. Franklin’s family members are on the following page, but the images are out of order in Ancestry.com. On page 231 (image 4 of 10), is Franklin’s family. The next head of household is Elizabeth Popplo and her family, dwelling 1760 and family 1710.

According to the 1860 Census, David Sharpe was aged 30, and Mahala Sharpe was aged 25. David was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $400 and other property of $200. They were born in S.C. They could not read or write.

According to the 1860 Census, Tillman Sharpe was 1 year old, and he was born in S.C.¹ 1880 Census, Tillman Sharpe was living in Boiling Springs, Lexington, SC. In the household were David, Susana, William H., Dartha Ann, Tilmon, John M., Orvil, Annah S, Minnie C. Among the households above was Adam Brooker and Mary Popel (his sister-in-law) and James O. Spires and wife Temperance and his stepson James Sharp. The households below were Elijah Popell / Popwell, Charles W. Sharp, Cedecia Sharp.²

     William Popple,, son of Elizabeth Popple, was born in 1850 in SC.¹

1860 Census
William Popple is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Vicinity of Clark's Mill, Lexington, SC, on 18 August 1860. His name was recorded as William Popple. Living in the household were Elizabeth Popple, their presumed children, Elijah Popple, Mary Popple, Martha Popple, Hannah Popple, Nancy Popple, William Popple. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1760, and their family as number 1710, on page 231.

According to the 1860 Census, Elizabeth Popple was 40 years old. There was no race or color recorded. Elizabeth was listed as a farmer, with no real estate recorded. The value of her other property was $200. She and her children were born in Lexington, S.C. William was listed as age 10 and born in Lexington, SC. No race or color designation was recorded.¹

     Shelonia (?) was born in 1843 in Lexington, SC.¹

Marriage
Shelonia (?) married Uriah Sharpe, son of Francis Sharpe, in 1860.¹ As of 1860,her married name was Sharpe.¹

1860 Census
Shelonia (?) is presumed to be the wife of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Vicinity of Clark's Mill, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 11 August 1860. Her name was recorded as Shelonia Sharpe. Living in the household were Uriah Sharpe, his presumed wife, Shelonia (?). Their dwelling was recorded as number 1510, and their family as number 1460, on page 197.

According to the 1860 Census, Uriah Sharpe was 32, and Shelonia Sharpe was 17. Uriah was listed as a farm laborer. They were born in Lexington, S.C. Uriah and Shelonia were married within the year.¹

Shelonia (?) is presumed to have died between 1860 and 1866 when Uriah Sharpe married a second time. Her burial location is unknown.²

     Eleanor Sharpe,, daughter of Francis Sharpe, was born in 1825 in Lexington, SC.¹

      As of 1857,her married name was Mahala E. Sharpe 1900 Census indicates Mahala and Jefferson were married 43 years.^1,4,5,3

Mahala Sharpe is presumed to be the wife of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Platt Springs, Lexington, SC, on 18 August 1860. Her name was recorded as Mahala Sharpe. Living in the household were J.D. Sharpe, his presumed wife, Mahala Sharpe, their presumed child, Godfrey Sharpe, a person with unknown ties, Sarah Waters. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1746, and their family as number 1696, on page 228. (Found on image 2 of 3 in Platt Springs group for Ancestry.com. The following page shows no other J.D. Sharpe family members. Page 229 is found Vicinity of Beaver Pond group for Ancestry.com.) Next door to J.D. Sharpe was Eman’l Sharpe and his family, in dwelling 1745 and family number 1695. Before Eman’l was Rueben Sharpe and his family, in dwelling 1744 and family number 1694.

According to the 1860 Census, J.D. Sharpe was aged 21, and Mahala Sharpe was aged 28. J.D. was listed as a farmer with real property valued at $150 and other property of $100. They were born in S.C.³

1880 Census
Mahalah E. Sharp was listed as the wife of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Platt Springs, Lexington, SC, on 1 June 1880. Her name was recorded as Mahalah E. Sharp. Living in the household were head of household, Jefferson D. Sharp, his wife, Mahalah E. Sharp. Their dwelling was recorded as 7, and their family as 10, in enumeration district 133, page 1 A. Presumably next door, was head of household John B. Sharp and his family, dwelling 6 and family 9.

According to the 1880 Census, Jefferson D. Sharp was 41 and married to Mahalah E. Sharp, who was 51. Jefferson was a farmer. It appears they could read and write. They and their parents were born in S.C.⁴

1900 Census
Mahaly Sharppe was listed as the wife of the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Bull Swamp, Lexington, SC, on 20 June 1900. Her name was recorded as Mahaly Sharppe. Living in the household were Jefferson D. Sharppe, his wife, Mahaly Sharppe. The census was enumerated by J.E. Gantt. Their dwelling was recorded as 284, and their family as 294, in enumeration district 33, on sheet 15 B. On the same census page was head of household Matthew L. Martin and his family, in dwelling 290 and family 302.

According to the 1900 Census, Jefferson was born in April 1839 and was aged 61. His wife, Mahaly, was born in 1830 (no month listed) and was aged 70. They had been married 43 years and had 2 children, 1 of whom was living. They and their parents were born in S.C. Jefferson was a farmer. They could read and write, and they owned their farm free of mortgage.⁵

Mahala E. Sharpe died on 3 March 1901 at age 69. She was survived by her spouse, Jefferson D. Sharpe, at age 61.²

Mahala E. Sharp was buried at Antioch Baptist Church, Lexington, SC. Her name was written on the tombstone as Mahalah E. Sharp.²

     Henry Martin,, son of Hilliard Oliver Martin and Morgianna (?), was born in 1882 in SC.¹ The occupation of Henry Martin was is listed as a day laborer.¹ In the census of 1900, Black Creek, Lexington, SC, Henry Martin is listed as being able to read / write.¹ As of 1900, Henry Martin lived at Black Creek, Lexington, SC Members of the household were mother Morgianna, Henry, and Francis. Household above was Marse Rawls and wife Mary E., Morgianna's daughter.¹

Obituary of Madison Lee Martin
Henry Martin is named in the obituary of Madison Lee Martin which reads as follows: (from a newspaper clipping that G. Tillman Williams Jr. gave me) M.L. Martin, 65, Dies at Hospital, March 26, 1938. Madison Lee Martin, 65, of Swansea died at 5:15 in the afternoon at the Baptist Hospital after an illness of five months. Mr. Martin was a lifelong resident of Swansea and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Annie M. Martin of Swansea; six daughters, Mrs. Lessie Mae Williams of Columbia, Mrs. J.E. Reeder of New Brookland, Mrs. Lucius Harley, Miss Onadell Martin, Miss Dorothy Martin and Miss Margaret Martin of Swansea; three sons, A.E. Martin of Honolulu, Hawaii; W.D. Martin and M.B. Martin of Swansea; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Rawls and Mrs. Tom Mixon of Wagener; one brother, H.A. Martin of Wagener, and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon from Antioch Baptist Church by the Rev. Edgar Davis, pastor. Internment will be in the churchyard.²

     Francis Martin,, daughter of Hilliard Oliver Martin and Morgianna (?), was born in 1887 in SC.¹ In the census of 1900, Black Creek, Lexington, SC, Francis Martin is listed as being able to read / write.¹ As of 1900, Francis Martin lived at Black Creek, Lexington, SC Members of the household were mother Morgianna, Henry, and Francis. Household above was Marse Rawls and wife Mary E., Morgianna's daughter.¹

     Mary E. Martin,, daughter of Hilliard Oliver Martin and Morgianna (?), was born in February 1880 in SC.^1,2

1880 Census
Mary E. Martin was listed as daughter of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Bull Swamp, Lexington, South Carolina,, enumerated 10 June 1880. Living in the household was head, Hilliard Martin, his wife, Morgianna Martin, son, Willie D. Martin , daughter, Sophia Martin, son, Madison Martin , son, Hilliard Martin , daughter, Mary E. Martin. Their dwelling was recorded as 125, and their family as 128, in enumeration district 12B, page 14.

According to the 1880 Census, Hilliard Martin was 50 and married to Morgianna, who was 30. Hilliard was a farmer. They and their parents were born in S.C. Mary E. Martin.¹ As of 1896,her married name was Rawls.²

Mary E. Martin married Marse L. Rawls, son of Malachi M. Rawls Sr. and Georgianna (?), in 1896.² According to the U.S. Federal Census of 1900, Mary E. Martin and Marse L. Rawls lived at Black Creek, Lexington, SC. Members of dwelling 95 and family 98 are Marse Rawls (head, age 29), Mary E. Rawls (age 20), Elsie (?) U. Rawls (age 2), Lesslie Rawls (son, age less than 1). Members of dwelling 95 and family 99 are Morgiana Marton (head, age 53), Henry Marton (age 18), and Francis Marton (daughter, age 13). Members of dwelling 94 and family 97 are Malachi Rawls (head, age 59), Georgian Rawls (age 58), Willie Rawls (age 19), Russle Rawls (age 17), Ollie Rawls (daughter, age 12).²

Obituary of Madison Lee Martin
Mary E. Rawls is named in the obituary of Madison Lee Martin which reads as follows: (from a newspaper clipping that G. Tillman Williams Jr. gave me) M.L. Martin, 65, Dies at Hospital, March 26, 1938. Madison Lee Martin, 65, of Swansea died at 5:15 in the afternoon at the Baptist Hospital after an illness of five months. Mr. Martin was a lifelong resident of Swansea and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Annie M. Martin of Swansea; six daughters, Mrs. Lessie Mae Williams of Columbia, Mrs. J.E. Reeder of New Brookland, Mrs. Lucius Harley, Miss Onadell Martin, Miss Dorothy Martin and Miss Margaret Martin of Swansea; three sons, A.E. Martin of Honolulu, Hawaii; W.D. Martin and M.B. Martin of Swansea; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Rawls and Mrs. Tom Mixon of Wagener; one brother, H.A. Martin of Wagener, and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon from Antioch Baptist Church by the Rev. Edgar Davis, pastor. Internment will be in the churchyard.³

     Elizabeth P. Jones,, daughter of Nathanl Jones and Nancy (?), was born in 1840 in Lexington, South Carolina.^1,2 1860 Census shows Elizabeth P. Jones living in household of Nathanl and Nancy Jones. Others were Minerva, Elizabeth, Bolivar N., and Lewis C. Jones; and Nathan B. Brown. Household below was Patience Jones, 84. Who is Nathan B. Brown? Grandchild?²

Marriage
Elizabeth P. Jones married Hilliard Oliver Martin, son of Mary S. (?), in 1865.¹ As of 1865,her married name was Martin.¹

Elizabeth Martin is presumed to be the wife of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 6 August 1870. Her name was recorded as Elizabeth Martin. Living in the household were head of household, H. O. Martin, his presumed wife, Elizabeth Martin, their presumed children, Wilmot Martin, Sophia Martin, Nat Jones Martin, an unknown relation, Roddelia Sharp. Their dwelling was recorded as number 430, and their family as number 437, on page 56 (p. 54 crossed out). The household next door was Mary Martin and family.

According to the 1870 Census, H.O. Martin was 40 and listed as a farmer with no real estate and other property of $500. Elizabeth Martin was 30 and listed as keeping house. They were born in South Carolina and could read and write.¹

     Mary S. (?) was born in 1800 in Lexington, South Carolina.^2,1,3 Her married name was Martin.⁴

Mary S. (?) married Unknown Martin.⁴

Mary S. Martin possibly had children prior to Hilliard Martin, who was born when Mary was 30 years old. Who were they?

1830 Census
Mary Martin was not found on this census.

1840 Census
Mary Martin was the head of household on the 1840 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, in 1840. Her name was recorded as Mary Martin.Free white persons (including head of family) living in Mary Martin’s household were 2 males under 5 years; 2 males between 10 and 15 years; 1 female under 5 years; 1 female between 5 and 10 years; 1 female between 10 and 15 years; 2 females between 15 and 20 years; 1 female between 30 and 40 years. 2 working in agriculture and 1 working in manufacturing / trades.⁵

1850 Census
Mary Martin was placed in the position of head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 3 October 1850. Her name was recorded as Mary Martin. Living in the household were head of household, Mary Martin, her presumed children, Hilliard O. Martin, Martha A. Martin, James Martin, Margaret Martin, William Martin, a person with unknown ties, John Martin. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1151, and their family as number 1151.

According to the 1850 Census, Mary Martin was 48. She does not have an occupation listed. Her real estate is valued at $500. She was born in South Carolina, and she could read and write.²

1860 Census
Mary Martin was placed in the position of head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Bull Swamp, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 15 August 1860. Her name was recorded as Mary Martin. Living in the household were Mary Martin, her presumed children, Hilliard Martin, Ann Martin, James Martin, Margaret Martin, William Martin, a presumed relation, Altamette Martin, a person with unknown ties, Joanna Hoover. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1620, and their family as number 1570, on page 213. In the household next to them, dwelling 1619 and family 1569, was Maria Martin and Archibald Martin, 10 years. Where they related to Mary Martin?

According to the 1860 Census, Mary Martin was 60 and listed as a farmer. She owned $2,000 in real estate and $1,000 in other property. She was born in Lexington, S.C. and could read and write.¹

1870 Census
Mary Martin was placed in the position of head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 12 August 1870. Her name was recorded as Mary Martin. Living in the household were Mary Martin, her presumed child, Margaret Martin, and an unknown relation, Joanna Hoover. Their dwelling was recorded as number 431, and their family as number 433, on page 55. In the household next door was Hilliard O. Martin and family.

According to the 1870 Census, Mary Martin was 68 and listed as keeping house. She owned real estate valued at $1,200 and other property at $1,000. Mary was born in South Carolina and could read and write.³

Death
Mary S. Martin probably died in 1877, based on her probate records.⁶

Probate of Mary S. Martin's Estate
Mary S. Martin's probate file was recorded under her name, in 1877 at Lexington County Courthouse, Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina. H. O. Martin and James W. Martin are listed as the executors. The papers are indexed as Box 71, Parcel 4, Will Book A, and Pages 302, 304.⁶

     Martha Ann Martin,, daughter of Mary S. (?), was born in 1832 in Lexington, South Carolina.^2,1

1850 Census
Martha A. Martin is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 3 October 1850. Her name was recorded as Martha A. Martin. Living in the household were head of household, Mary Martin, her presumed children, Hilliard O. Martin, Martha A. Martin, James Martin, Margaret Martin, William Martin, a person with unknown ties, John Martin. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1151, and their family as number 1151.

According to the 1850 Census, Mary Martin was 48. She does not have an occupation listed. Her real estate is valued at $500. She was born in South Carolina, and she could read and write. Martha was 18 and a farmer. She was born in South Carolina. She attended school during the year and could read and write.²

1860 Census
Ann Martin is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Bull Swamp, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 15 August 1860. Her name was recorded as Ann Martin. Living in the household were Mary Martin, her presumed children, Hilliard Martin, Ann Martin, James Martin, Margaret Martin, William Martin, a presumed relation, Altamette Martin, a person with unknown ties, Joanna Hoover. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1620, and their family as number 1570, on page 213. In the household next to them, dwelling 1619 and family 1569, was Maria Martin and Archibald Martin, 10 years. Where they related to Mary Martin?

According to the 1860 Census, Mary Martin was 60 and listed as a farmer. She owned $2,000 in real estate and $1,000 in other property. She was born in Lexington, S.C. and could read and write. Ann was 28. She was born in Lexington, South Carolina, and could read and write.¹

     James W. Martin,, son of Unknown Martin and Mary S. (?), was born in 1834 in Lexington, South Carolina.^1,2,3,4

1850 Census
James Martin is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 3 October 1850. His name was recorded as James Martin. Living in the household were head of household, Mary Martin, her presumed children, Hilliard O. Martin, Martha A. Martin, James Martin, Margaret Martin, William Martin, a person with unknown ties, John Martin. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1151, and their family as number 1151.

According to the 1850 Census, Mary Martin was 48. She does not have an occupation listed. Her real estate is valued at $500. She was born in South Carolina, and she could read and write. James was 16 and a farmer. He was born in South Carolina. He attended school during the year and could read and write.²

1860 Census
James Martin is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Bull Swamp, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 15 August 1860. His name was recorded as James Martin. Living in the household were Mary Martin, her presumed children, Hilliard Martin, Ann Martin, James Martin, Margaret Martin, William Martin, a presumed relation, Altamette Martin, a person with unknown ties, Joanna Hoover. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1620, and their family as number 1570, on page 213. In the household next to them, dwelling 1619 and family 1569, was Maria Martin and Archibald Martin, 10 years. Where they related to Mary Martin?

According to the 1860 Census, Mary Martin was 60 and listed as a farmer. She owned $2,000 in real estate and $1,000 in other property. She was born in Lexington, S.C. and could read and write. James was 26. He was born in Lexington, South Carolina, and could read and write.¹

Civil War
The name James W. Martin (a confederate soldier who enlisted in a calvary regiment for which there is no history) is found in the computerized database called Civil War Soldiers Sailors System, spearheaded by the National Park Service and found at http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/index.html. Also listed from South Carolina are 18 James Martins and one James Warren Martin (who enlisted in a regiment from Anderson).⁵

James W. Martin married Susan F. (?), daughter of UnknownfromVA Unknown.^3,4

1870 Census
James Martin was listed as the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 16 August 1870. His name was recorded as James Martin. Living in the household were James Martin, his presumed wife, Susan Martin. Their dwelling was recorded as number 508, and their family as number 515, on page 66 (p. 64 crossed out).

According to the 1870 Census, James Martin was 35 and worked on a farm. He had no real estate and other property listed. Susan Martin was 25 and listed as keeping house. They were born in South Carolina and could read and write.³

Probate of Mary S. Martin's Estate
H. O. Martin and James W. Martin are recorded as the executors of Mary S. Martin's estate. Mary S. Martin's probate file was recorded under her name, in 1877 at Lexington County Courthouse, Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina.The papers are indexed as Box 71, Parcel 4, Will Book A, and Page 302, 304.⁶

1880 Census
an unknown person was listed as the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Platt Springs Township, Lexington County, South Carolina,, enumerated June 10-11, 1880. Also living in the house was. James W. Martin.⁴

Note
Both Hilliard and his brother James named a son Henry. Is it possible their father was named Henry? They also both named a daughter Mary, which is their mother's name.

Death
James W. Martin probably died sometime between 1890 and 1900.^7,4

     Margaret Martin,, daughter of Mary S. (?), was born in 1836 in Lexington, South Carolina.^1,2,3

1850 Census
Margaret Martin is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 3 October 1850. Her name was recorded as Margaret Martin|Margaret was 14. She was born in South Carolina. She did not attend school during the year. She could read and write.. Living in the household were head of household, Mary Martin, her presumed children, Hilliard O. Martin, Martha A. Martin, James Martin, Margaret Martin, William Martin, a person with unknown ties, John Martin. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1151, and their family as number 1151.

According to the 1850 Census, Mary Martin was 48. She does not have an occupation listed. Her real estate is valued at $500. She was born in South Carolina, and she could read and write.²

1860 Census
Margaret Martin is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Bull Swamp, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 15 August 1860. Her name was recorded as Margaret Martin. Living in the household were Mary Martin, her presumed children, Hilliard Martin, Ann Martin, James Martin, Margaret Martin, William Martin, a presumed relation, Altamette Martin, a person with unknown ties, Joanna Hoover. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1620, and their family as number 1570, on page 213. In the household next to them, dwelling 1619 and family 1569, was Maria Martin and Archibald Martin, 10 years. Where they related to Mary Martin?

According to the 1860 Census, Mary Martin was 60 and listed as a farmer. She owned $2,000 in real estate and $1,000 in other property. She was born in Lexington, S.C. and could read and write. Margaret was 26. She was born in Lexington, South Carolina, and could read and write.¹

1870 Census
Margaret Martin is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington County, South Carolina, on 12 August 1870. Her name was recorded as Margaret Martin. Living in the household were head of household, Mary Martin, her presumed child, Margaret Martin and an unknown relation, Joanna Hoover. Their dwelling was recorded as number 431, and their family as number 433, on page 55. In the household next door was Hilliard O. Martin and family.

According to the 1870 Census, Mary Martin was 68 and listed as keeping house. She owned real estate valued at $1,200 and other property at $1,000. Mary was born in South Carolina and could read and write. Margaret Martin was 28 and listed as at home. She was born in South Carolina and could read and write.³

     William Martin,, son of Mary S. (?), was born in 1839 in Lexington, South Carolina.^1,2

1850 Census
William Martin is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 3 October 1850. His name was recorded as William Martin. Living in the household were head of household, Mary Martin, her presumed children, Hilliard O. Martin, Martha A. Martin, James Martin, Margaret Martin, William Martin, a person with unknown ties, John Martin. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1151, and their family as number 1151.

According to the 1850 Census, Mary Martin was 48. She does not have an occupation listed. Her real estate is valued at $500. She was born in South Carolina, and she could read and write. William was 11. He was born in South Carolina. He attended school during the year and could read and write.²

1860 Census
William Martin is presumed to be a child of the head of household on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Bull Swamp, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 15 August 1860. His name was recorded as William Martin. Living in the household were Mary Martin, her presumed children, Hilliard Martin, Ann Martin, James Martin, Margaret Martin, William Martin, a presumed relation, Altamette Martin, a person with unknown ties, Joanna Hoover. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1620, and their family as number 1570, on page 213. In the household next to them, dwelling 1619 and family 1569, was Maria Martin and Archibald Martin, 10 years. Where they related to Mary Martin?

According to the 1860 Census, Mary Martin was 60 and listed as a farmer. She owned $2,000 in real estate and $1,000 in other property. She was born in Lexington, S.C. and could read and write. William was 24. He was born in Lexington, South Carolina, and could read and write.¹

     John Martin was born in 1830 in South Carolina.¹

1850 Census
John Martin is a person with unknown ties to the head of household, Mary Martin, in which he lives, listed on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, on 3 October 1850. His name was recorded as John Martin. Living in the household were the presumed head, Mary Martin, her presumed children, Hilliard O. Martin, Martha A. Martin, James Martin, Margaret Martin, William Martin, a person with unknown ties, John Martin. Their dwelling was recorded as number 1151, and their family as number 1151.

According to the 1850 Census, Mary Martin was 48. She does not have an occupation listed. Her real estate is valued at $500. She was born in South Carolina, and she could read and write. John Martin was 20 and listed as a teacher. Normally in censuses the children were listed in order of birth. John is listed at the very end, which leads one to speculate that he was not Mary Martin’s child. He may have simply been boarding. His last name may not have been Martin. The census taker could have made a mistake about the surname. He was born in South Carolina with no real estate listed. He could read and write.¹

     Mary Belton Williamson,, daughter of M. A. (?), was born on 10 August 1855.³

Marriage
Mary Belton Williamson married William Summers Williams, son of William H. Williams and Emmaline Gunter.³ Her married name was Williams.³

1880 Census
Mary B. Williams was listed as the wife of the head of household on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Rocky Grove, Aiken County, South Carolina, on 11 June 1880. Her name was recorded as Mary B. Williams. Living in the household were head of household, Summers Williams, his wife, Mary B. Williams, children, William Belton Williams, George G. Williams, Virginia L. Williams. Their dwelling was recorded as 98, and their family as 98, in enumeration district 14, page 11. Next door in dwelling 98 is William W. Williamson and family.

According to the 1880 Census, Summers Williams was 33 and married to Mary B. Williams, who was 25. Summers Williams was a farmer. He and Mary and their parents were born in South Carolina. They could read and write.⁴

1900 Census
Mary Belton Williams was listed as the wife of the head of household on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, enumerated at Rocky Grove Township, Aiken County, South Carolina, on 19 June 1900. Her name was recorded as Mary Belton Williams. Living in the household were Summers Williams, his wife, Mary Belton Williams, children, William B. Williams, George G. Williams, Thurman Williams, Virginia L. Williams, John Williams. Their dwelling and family was recorded in enumeration district 31 on sheet ??B. (I can’t read the dwelling and family numbers.)

According to the 1900 Census, Summers Williams was born in Dec. 1848 and was 51. Mary Belton Williams was born in Jan. 1853 and was 47. They had been married 26 years. Mary Belton was the mother of 7 children, 6 of whom were living. Summers and Mary Belton and their parents were born in South Carolina. They could read and write. Summers was a farmer and a merchant. They owned their farm free of mortgage.²

Death
Mary Belton Williamson died on 9 August 1904 at South Carolina at age 48.³ She was buried at Mount Hermon Baptist Church, Pelion, Lexington, South Carolina.³