Descendants of John Smith
Generation No. 1
1. JOHN1 SMITH was born 1614 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, and died 1654 in Isle of Wight, Virginia. He married ANNE JONES 1639 in Isle of Wight, Virginia. She was born 1595 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, and died Unknown.
Notes for JOHN SMITH:
This is supposition on the part of researchers. This peron is not connected with the Jamestown company as far as I can tell. The first Smith connected to the Isle of Wight settlement is Roger Smith. In a history of Isle of Wight County prepared for its 300th anniversary, it is said, "The Act of Incorporation recites: "Representation having been made to the General Assembly that Arthur Smith, of Isle of Wight County, having laid out a portion of his land on Pagan Creek into streets and lots," and, further, "that the location being healthy and open to trade and navigation," it was, therefore, ordered, "that the said parcel of land lately belonging to the said Arthur Smith be, and is, hereby established a town to be called by the name of Smithfield. "
Child of JOHN SMITH and ANNE JONES is:
2. i. JOHN2 SMITH, b. 1640, Virginia; d. 1683, North Carolina.
Generation No. 2
2. JOHN2 SMITH (JOHN1) was born 1640 in Virginia, and died 1683 in North Carolina. He married ELIZABETH BALL 1680. She was born 1659 in York County, Virginia.
Child of JOHN SMITH and ELIZABETH BALL is:
3. i. JOHN3 SMITH, b. 1683, East Newton, York County, Virginia; d. Chowan County, North Carolina.
Generation No. 3
3. JOHN3 SMITH (JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1683 in East Newton, York County, Virginia, and died in Chowan County, North Carolina. He married ANNE JASPER Bet. 1709 - 1710 in Chowan County, North Carolina, daughter of RICHARD JASPER and HANNAH SLADE. She was born 1690 in North Carolina, and died 1732 in Chowan County, North Carolina.
Children of JOHN SMITH and ANNE JASPER are:
4. i. JOHN4 SMITH, b. 1710, Chowan County, North Carolina; d. 1802, Marion County, South Carolina.
ii. SAMUEL SMITH, b. 1719, Chowan County, North Carolina; d. Unknown.
Notes for SAMUEL SMITH:
This may be the Samuel Smith buried in the Old Smith Cemetery in Dillon County, South Carolina. He was 2 Lt. Samuel Smith/ Powell's/ Regt./ S. C. Mil./ Rev. War/
iii. BENJAMIN SMITH, b. 1716, Chowan County, North Carolina; d. Unknown.
iv. THOMAS SMITH, b. 1714, Chowan County, North Carolina; d. Unknown.
v. WILLIAM SMITH, b. 1712, Chowan County, North Carolina; d. Unknown.
Generation No. 4
4. JOHN4 SMITH (JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1710 in Chowan County, North Carolina, and died 1802 in Marion County, South Carolina. He married (1) ABIGAIL COMMANDER 04 Oct 1737. He married (2) JANE FORD 10 Sep 1742. She was born 1725, and died 1748. He married (3) MARY JOHNS 1748 in South Carolina. She was born 1730 in Prince Winyaw, Georgetown District, South Carolina, and died 1753 in Marion County, South Carolina.
Notes for JOHN SMITH:
His children are mixed up and not assigned to proper mothers.
More About JOHN SMITH:
Will: 10 Jun 1797, Marion County, South Carolina
Child of JOHN SMITH and ABIGAIL COMMANDER is:
i. CELIA5 SMITH, d. Aft. 1824; m. ? HARRELSON.
Children of JOHN SMITH and JANE FORD are:
5. ii. ANNE5 SMITH, b. Bet. 1743 - 1747, Marion County, South Carolina; d. Aft. 1824, Marion County, South Carolina.
6. iii. ELIZABETH SMITH, b. 1745, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 1791, Marion County, South Carolina.
iv. MARTHA SMITH, b. 1746, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 1839, Marion County, South Carolina; m. WILLIS FINKLEA; b. 1746, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 28 Aug 1837, Monroe County, Alabama.
Notes for WILLIS FINKLEA:
date of death may be Did he d. 28 August 1837
7. v. NANCY ANN SMITH, b. 1743, South Carolina; d. 1772, South Carolina.
Children of JOHN SMITH and MARY JOHNS are:
vi. MARY5 SMITH, b. 19 Sep 1750, Marion County, South Carolina; d. Aft. 1824; m. JACOB BUCKHOLTZ.
vii. SARAH SMITH, b. 02 Dec 1751; d. Aft. 1824; m. ENOS TART; b. 1750; d. 18 Jan 1801, Gum Swamp, Marion County, South Carolina.
More About ENOS TART:
Will: 18 Jan 1801
8. viii. SAMUEL ELMORE SMITH, b. 01 May 1753, Prince Frederick, Winyaw, South Carolina; d. 01 Apr 1843, Mullins, South Carolina.
ix. MORNING SMITH, b. 1758; d. 1841; m. JESSE BRYANT; b. Abt. 1750; d. Bef. 1822.
More About JESSE BRYANT:
Probate: 1822
9. x. JAMES SMITH, d. Aft. 1824.
10. xi. JOHN SMITH, b. 1737, Marion County, South Carolina; d. Aft. 1824.
Generation No. 5
5. ANNE5 SMITH (JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born Bet. 1743 - 1747 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died Aft. 1824 in Marion County, South Carolina. She married ANDREW BERRY Abt. 1758.
Notes for ANNE SMITH:
Named as an heir of John Smith
Children of ANNE SMITH and ANDREW BERRY are:
11. i. NANCY6 BERRY, b. 1772.
12. ii. HENRY BERRY, b. Bef. 1763; d. 1853.
13. iii. STEPHEN BERRY, b. 1774; d. 1862.
iv. JOHN BERRY.
v. SAMUEL BERRY.
14. vi. DAUGHTER BERRY.
15. vii. ANDREW BERRY.
6. ELIZABETH5 SMITH (JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1745 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 1791 in Marion County, South Carolina. She married (1) JOHN DEER. She married (2) BARNABAS OR BARNABY WATSON 1787. He was born Bet. 1758 - 1770, and died 1841.
More About JOHN DEER:
Burial: John Deer, noted Tory of Marion Dist., is said to be buried in the Old Smith Cemetery.
More About BARNABAS OR BARNABY WATSON:
Census: 1790, Georgetown District, Prince George Parish
Moved: 1778, Moved to South Carolina from Virginia
Probate: 1787, Barnaby Watson Land Grant 600 acres SW side Buck Swamp, adj. Samuel Smith and vacant land.
Property: 1786, Barnaby Watson on 1786 Tax Return by Hugh Giles. 150 acres, 1 Negro
Children of ELIZABETH SMITH and JOHN DEER are:
i. JOHN6 DEER.
ii. SAMUEL DEER.
iii. JAMES DEER.
iv. GIRL DEER.
Notes for GIRL DEER:
Was she Mary who md. Johnson?)
v. GIRL DEER.
Notes for GIRL DEER:
Did she marry a Watson?)
Child of ELIZABETH SMITH and BARNABAS WATSON is:
vi. ISHAM6 WATSON.
7. NANCY ANN5 SMITH (JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1743 in South Carolina, and died 1772 in South Carolina. She married ANDREW BERRY, son of ANDREW BERRY and ANNE SMITH.
Children of NANCY SMITH and ANDREW BERRY are:
i. STEPHEN6 BERRY.
ii. MARY BERRY.
iii. HENRY BERRY.
iv. NANCY BERRY.
8. SAMUEL ELMORE5 SMITH (JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 01 May 1753 in Prince Frederick, Winyaw, South Carolina, and died 01 Apr 1843 in Mullins, South Carolina. He married MARTHA RICE 07 Jun 1772 in Saint David, South Carolina. She was born 1757 in South Carolina, and died 09 Apr 1832 in Mullins, South Carolina.
Children of SAMUEL SMITH and MARTHA RICE are:
i. ELIZABETH6 SMITH, b. 1780, Marion County, South Carolina; d. Unknown; m. ROBERT MOODY; b. 1786, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 1850, Marion County, South Carolina.
16. ii. SAMUEL ELMORE SMITH, b. 12 May 1786, Mullins, South Carolina; d. 19 Dec 1857, Mullins, South Carolina.
17. iii. FRANCES SMITH, b. 10 May 1794, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 17 Nov 1843, Marion County, South Carolina.
9. JAMES5 SMITH (JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) died Aft. 1824.
Child of JAMES SMITH is:
i. HUGH6 SMITH, m. CHLOE PERRITT.
10. JOHN5 SMITH (JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1737 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died Aft. 1824. He married ELIZABETH ?.
Children of JOHN SMITH and ELIZABETH ? are:
i. DAUGHTER6 SMITH, m. ? MALLOY.
More About DAUGHTER SMITH:
Moved: Moved to Horry County after marriage
ii. DAUGHTER SMITH, m. JAMES TART.
Generation No. 6
11. NANCY6 BERRY (ANNE5 SMITH, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1772. She married JOHN HAYS. He was born 1764, and died 1812.
Children of NANCY BERRY and JOHN HAYS are:
i. NEWTON7 HAYS.
ii. COBURN HAYS.
iii. JOHN C. HAYS, m. MARY ANN STUBBS.
iv. DAVID S. HAYS, m. ? FLADGER.
v. MARY HAYS, b. 1792; d. 1862; m. ISHAM WATSON, 1810; b. 1788; d. 1864.
12. HENRY6 BERRY (ANNE5 SMITH, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born Bef. 1763, and died 1853. He married ? HAYS.
Children of HENRY BERRY and ? HAYS are:
i. FAMA7 BERRY, b. 1806; d. 1900; m. NATHAN TART; b. 1791; d. 1884.
ii. DENNIS BERRY, m. ? MILES.
iii. SLAUGHTER BERRY, b. 1802; m. ? MILES.
More About SLAUGHTER BERRY:
Moved: To Florida
iv. ELIZABETH BERRY, m. BRYANT JONES.
v. MARTHA BERRY, m. JOHN M. MILES.
vi. MARY BERRY, m. WILLIAM ROGERS; b. 1799.
13. STEPHEN6 BERRY (ANNE5 SMITH, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1774, and died 1862.
Children of STEPHEN BERRY are:
i. HENRY7 BERRY, b. 13 Jan 1796; d. 09 Jul 1876; m. CHARITY CRAWFORD.
Notes for HENRY BERRY:
Gravestone says he was cremated on July 11, 1876
More About HENRY BERRY:
Burial: Union Methodist Church, Dillon County, South Carolina
Residence: Crossroads
ii. ANDREW STEPHEN BERRY.
iii. DAUGHTER BERRY, m. WILLIAM GREENWOOD.
iv. DAUGHTER BERRY, m. WILSON DEW.
14. DAUGHTER6 BERRY (ANNE5 SMITH, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) She married CHRISTOPHER DEW. He was born 18 Dec 1827.
Children of DAUGHTER BERRY and CHRISTOPHER DEW are:
i. WILSON7 DEW, m. DAUGHTER BERRY.
ii. CHRISTOPHER DEW.
15. ANDREW6 BERRY (ANNE5 SMITH, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) He married NANCY ANN SMITH, daughter of JOHN SMITH and JANE FORD. She was born 1743 in South Carolina, and died 1772 in South Carolina.
Children are listed above under (7) Nancy Ann Smith.
16. SAMUEL ELMORE6 SMITH (SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 12 May 1786 in Mullins, South Carolina, and died 19 Dec 1857 in Mullins, South Carolina. He married (1) KESIAH LANE Bef. 1810, daughter of OSBORNE LANE. She was born 1783 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 1813 in Marion County, South Carolina. He married (2) SARAH HAYS Bef. 1823, daughter of BENJAMIN HAYS and ELIZABETH ?. She was born 13 Feb 1793, and died 13 Feb 1876.
More About SAMUEL ELMORE SMITH:
Burial: Smith Cemetery, Marion County, North Carolina
More About SARAH HAYS:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
Children of SAMUEL SMITH and KESIAH LANE are:
18. i. REVEREND JOHN L.7 SMITH, b. 19 Jun 1811, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 05 Aug 1879, Marion County, South Carolina.
19. ii. STEPHEN SMITH, b. 08 Jul 1813, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 25 Nov 1888, Mullins, South Carolina.
Children of SAMUEL SMITH and SARAH HAYS are:
20. iii. SAMUEL S.7 SMITH, b. 14 Mar 1823; d. 01 Dec 1880.
iv. ELIZABETH SMITH, m. ? ALLEN.
v. MARY SMITH, m. ? ROBERTS.
vi. GINSEY SMITH, b. 1823; m. WILLIAM G. ELLIS; b. 1817; d. 22 Dec 1853.
More About WILLIAM G. ELLIS:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
vii. FLORENCE SMITH, m. E. J. MOODY.
21. viii. WILLIAM HENRY SMITH, b. 26 Mar 1828; d. 13 Oct 1878.
17. FRANCES6 SMITH (SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 10 May 1794 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 17 Nov 1843 in Marion County, South Carolina. She married WILLIAM JOSEPH PAGE. He was born 13 Aug 1794 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 04 Nov 1858 in Dillon County, South Carolina.
Children of FRANCES SMITH and WILLIAM PAGE are:
i. CHILD7 PAGE, b. 20 Oct 1811, Marion County, South Carolina; m. JOHN B. PLATT.
ii. ELIZABETH CAROLINE PAGE, b. 25 Sep 1814, Marion County, South Carolina.
iii. SAMUEL T. PAGE, b. 08 Aug 1817, Marion County, South Carolina.
iv. ISABELLA PAGE, b. 25 Sep 1823, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 11 Apr 1882, Morton, Scott County, Mississippi; m. DAVID WALTER PLATT.
Generation No. 7
18. REVEREND JOHN L.7 SMITH (SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 19 Jun 1811 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 05 Aug 1879 in Marion County, South Carolina. He married (1) RACHEL HANNAH WANNAMAKER 14 Jan 1836 in South Carolina. She was born 15 Sep 1818 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 08 Jan 1866. He married (2) LELATHA HENRY. She was born 1828.
More About REVEREND JOHN L. SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
Occupation: 1860, Farmer, according to census
Residence: Lower Buck Swamp
More About RACHEL HANNAH WANNAMAKER:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
Residence: Orangeburg County, South Carolina at time of marriage
Notes for LELATHA HENRY:
In the 1870 census, John L. Smith is married to Lelatha, born in 1828. Also living in the household is John Henry, a son.
Children of JOHN SMITH and RACHEL WANNAMAKER are:
22. i. ANNA MARGARET8 SMITH, b. 1836, Marion County, South Carolina; d. Abt. 01 May 1915.
23. ii. MARY JANE SMITH, b. 18 May 1838, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 23 Jul 1905.
iii. HENRIETTA SMITH, b. 26 Apr 1840; d. 04 Jun 1907; m. P. C. PAGE.
More About HENRIETTA SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
24. iv. DAVID ASBURY SMITH, b. 25 Mar 1842, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 01 Aug 1883, South Carolina.
25. v. MARCUS L SMITH, b. 24 Jun 1844; d. 29 Apr 1903.
vi. JACOB W. SMITH, b. 1846.
Notes for JACOB W. SMITH:
Listed on 1860 census as J.W. Smith, age 14.
vii. JOHN ALBERT SMITH, b. 04 Apr 1849; d. 04 Jun 1882.
More About JOHN ALBERT SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
viii. WILBUR F. SMITH, b. 1855.
Notes for WILBUR F. SMITH:
Listed on 1860 census as W. F., age 5
In 1870, he is the only child still living at home.
19. STEPHEN7 SMITH (SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 08 Jul 1813 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 25 Nov 1888 in Mullins, South Carolina. He married MARY HUGGINS Abt. 1830, daughter of JOHN HUGGINS. She was born 23 Mar 1813 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 09 Mar 1881 in Mullins, South Carolina.
Children of STEPHEN SMITH and MARY HUGGINS are:
i. EBENEZER8 SMITH, b. 02 Feb 1834.
ii. GEORGE WASHINGTON SMITH, b. 06 Jun 1836.
iii. CELIA SMITH, b. 01 May 1838.
iv. NANCY ANN SMITH, b. 15 Mar 1840, Mullins, South Carolina.
v. ANN SMITH, b. 19 Apr 1842, Mullins, South Carolina.
vi. B. GAUSE SMITH, b. 07 Sep 1846, Mullins, South Carolina.
vii. AUGUSTUS W. SMITH, b. 09 Apr 1848, Mullins, South Carolina.
viii. SAMUEL ELMORE SMITH, b. 09 Apr 1850, Mullins, South Carolina.
ix. STEPHEN WHITEFORD SMITH, b. 15 Mar 1852, Mullins, South Carolina.
x. M. ELIZABETH SMITH, b. 25 Mar 1854, Mullins, South Carolina.
xi. JOHN EMORY SMITH, b. 07 May 1856, Mullins, South Carolina.
20. SAMUEL S.7 SMITH (SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 14 Mar 1823, and died 01 Dec 1880. He married ANNIE M. ?. She was born 15 Oct 1835, and died 18 Sep 1908.
More About SAMUEL S. SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
Children of SAMUEL SMITH and ANNIE ? are:
i. WILLIAM SAMUEL8 SMITH, b. 01 Jun 1867; d. 26 Sep 1869.
More About WILLIAM SAMUEL SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
ii. M. J. SMITH, b. 28 Dec 1854; d. 07 Oct 1875; m. R. B. MCLEAN, 15 Oct 1874.
More About M. J. SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
21. WILLIAM HENRY7 SMITH (SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 26 Mar 1828, and died 13 Oct 1878. He married SOPHIA BETHEA, daughter of LEVI BETHEA and MARY BETHEA. She was born 20 May 1837, and died 24 Dec 1906.
More About WILLIAM HENRY SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
More About SOPHIA BETHEA:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
Children of WILLIAM SMITH and SOPHIA BETHEA are:
i. DAUGHTER8 SMITH, m. HAMILTON EDWARDS.
26. ii. HENRY E. K. SMITH, b. 1862, South Carolina.
iii. JOHN B. SMITH.
iv. WILLIAM B. SMITH.
v. MANDER J. SMITH, b. 14 Jan 1856; d. 17 May 1918; m. B. S. ELLIS; b. 24 Sep 1849; d. 24 Nov 1918.
More About MANDER J. SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
More About B. S. ELLIS:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
vi. FRANCIS LOUISA SMITH, b. 01 Feb 1857; d. 24 Apr 1857.
More About FRANCIS LOUISA SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
27. vii. SAMUEL O. SMITH, b. 27 Jan 1858; d. 19 Apr 1901.
viii. W. L. SMITH, b. 10 May 1864; d. 17 Apr 1896.
More About W. L. SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
ix. LULA JOSEPHINE SMITH, b. 30 Apr 1867; d. 20 Oct 1867.
More About LULA JOSEPHINE SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
Generation No. 8
22. ANNA MARGARET8 SMITH (JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1836 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died Abt. 01 May 1915. She married PHILIP WALTER BETHEA1 Abt. 18552, son of ELISHA BETHEA and MARTHA WALTER. He was born 05 Nov 1828 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 23 May 1915 in Bethea Township, Dillon County, South Carolina.
Notes for ANNA MARGARET SMITH:
In the 1910 census, she lists 7 childrn born and 4 now living.
Notes for PHILIP WALTER BETHEA:
In the 1850 census, he is living with his parents.
In the 1860 census, he is living with his wife and children in Gum Swamp, Marion, South Carolina.
In the 1870 census, he is living in Reedy Creek with his wife and children.
In the 1880 census, he states that he and his parents were born in South Carolina.
In the 1910 census he is living in Bethea township still. He owns his own farm. Everyone in his household can read and write. His daughter Nannie, her husband and their children are living wiht Philip and Annie.
Name: Philip W Bethea
Death date: 23 Jun 1915
Age (years): 86
Estimated birth year: 1829
Gender: Male
Color: White
County of death: Dillon
Volume number: 22
Certificate number: 11119
Microfilm roll number: CD01
Philip Yancey Bethea says about him: He took a large interest in public affairs, kept up with the current events, and looked after the States' interest. He was always on the right side in politics. He never aspired to any office. He was an ardent Methodist and took great interest in the affairs of the Church, although he did not exactly live in strict accordance with the rules. He was strictly sober, energetic, and very industrious.
More About PHILIP WALTER BETHEA:
Military service: Civil War, Confederate Army, mostly in Virginia
Residence: He settled on the Marion and Bennettsville Road about one and a half miles north of Catfish Church at a place known as the "Adams Place". The place is now owned and occupied by daughter, Mrs. Williams
Children of ANNA SMITH and PHILIP BETHEA are:
28. i. ELIZABETH E.9 BETHEA, b. 1855, Marion County, South Carolina.
ii. GEORGE C. BETHEA, b. 13 Dec 1857; d. 25 Jan 1890, Marion County, South Carolina; m. JULIA WAYNE, 16 Jan 1879; b. 13 Dec 1863.
Notes for GEORGE C. BETHEA:
According to Philip Yancey Bethea, they had no chlidren.
More About GEORGE C. BETHEA:
Burial: Union Methodist Church, Dillon County, South Carolina
iii. ASBURY LAFAYETTE BETHEA, b. 06 Aug 1862, South Carolina; d. 02 Feb 1899, Marion County, South Carolina.
Notes for ASBURY LAFAYETTE BETHEA:
Died young, while unmarried.
More About ASBURY LAFAYETTE BETHEA:
Burial: Union Methodist Church, Dillon County, South Carolina
iv. PICKET PHILLIP BETHEA, b. 1865, South Carolina; m. ? ROGERS; b. Hillsboro, South Carolina.
More About PICKET PHILLIP BETHEA:
Graduation: Wofford College
Occupation: School teacher
Residence: Branchville, South Carolina
29. v. NANNIE WANNAMAKER BETHEA, b. 13 Oct 1870, South Carolina; d. 01 Apr 1944, Fayetteville, North Carolina; Stepchild.
vi. MARY ALICE BETHEA, b. 1879, South Carolina.
30. vii. LILLIAN BETHEA, b. 12 May 1878, Mallory, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 13 Jan 1975.
23. MARY JANE8 SMITH (JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 18 May 1838 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 23 Jul 1905. She married JOHN JEREMIAH BETHEA 1859, son of ELISHA BETHEA and MARTHA WALTER. He was born 20 Feb 1830 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 15 Sep 1906 in Mullins, Marion County, South Carolina.
Notes for JOHN JEREMIAH BETHEA:
Philip Yancey Bethea tells this fascinating story: As a Doctor of Medicine he was exempt from military service, but he got into it in this way: during the War between the States, a great many men living on or near Maple Swamp in what is now Dillon County, refused to enlist for military service. These, together with a number of deserters from the regular army, banded together and lived in the Swamps and other out-of-the-way places in lower Marlborough. At night, and some time during the day, they would make raids on the homes of the well-to-do citizens and would carry off provisions of various kinds, stock and raise the devil in general. They became a terror to everyone, especially to the women and children. Their acts became so outrageous that the old men and boys mustered into companies to run them down. Several skirmishes took place and several good citizens were killed or wounded. One fight was in Donaho Bay, where it was thought the deserters were surrounded. Through the bad management on the part of our leaders, the deserters being apprised of the attack were prepared when our men closed in on them. Thomas Manning was killed and several were wounded, among whom was Rev. Joel Allen and Jesse Bethea of the Reedy Creek Section. Our men became panic stricken and hurried out of the bay. Soon after this fight, the deserters killed the Rev. Charles Fladger at this home in the night time. He stepped out on his piazza and was instantly killed. A short time after Dr. Fladger was killed, the deserters waylaid Dr. Alfred W. Bethea, a short distance from his home. When the deserters began to pillage and kill, Dr. John J. Bethea joined the crown of good citizens to hunt them down. They kept up the hunt and captured a good many. They killed quite a number and hung some. Another time the deserters met old man Maleolin Clark on the public road near Buck Swamp Bridge and killed him. The main leaders of the deserters were Arthur Jackson, Chief; John Jackson, his brother; Arch Surles, Levi Surles and Hugh P. Price. Some of these men became prominent citizens after the war and accumulated property. Many people in Dillon County on account of their money tried to make them respectable by their attentions, but very few of the self- respecting citizens recognized them. These men ought to be handed down in the annals of our country as unworthy of recognition by good citizens. They are spurned generally by the Bethea family, and deservedly so. This local "Deserter War" was going on after peace was declared, and when the soldiers began to arrive home after the surrender, many of the soldiers voluntarily assisted the good citizens to exterminate the band. Some fled the State and went West; others appealed to the garrisons which began to arrive in the different towns. They represented to the officers of the garrisons that certain parties were going to hang, or shoot them, because they were Union men and opposed to the War. The names of the good citizens, who had been the most active against them, were handed to the officers of the garrisons and they proceeded to make arrests. Dr. John J. Bethea, Knox Clark, Phil Meekins and a number of others kept out of the way to avoid arrest. Dr. John J. Bethea, finally decided that it would be more satisfactory and safer to leave, so he and his family moved to Mississippi. Arthur Jackson, became afraid to continue in this country, notwithstanding Peace was made and the garrisons were here, so he went West. After several years Dr. John J. Bethea returned to South Carolina.
Sellers says Owing to some trouble growing out of the war, Dr. John had to leave the county and State for fear of the Federal garrison stationed at Marion in 1865 to 1868; he went to Mississippi, and his family soon followed after him, and he stayed in that State some fifteen or twenty years, when he came back, and has been in this county ever since.
More About JOHN JEREMIAH BETHEA:
Moved: Went west when county was over-run by Civil War deserters
Occupation: Physician
Children of MARY SMITH and JOHN BETHEA are:
31. i. LAWRENCE K.9 BETHEA, b. 23 Jul 1857; d. 18 Apr 1920.
ii. JULIAN M. BETHEA.
iii. DAUGHTER BETHEA, m. ? DANIELS; b. Mullins, South Carolina.
Notes for DAUGHTER BETHEA:
Died childless
24. DAVID ASBURY8 SMITH (JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 25 Mar 1842 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 01 Aug 1883 in South Carolina. He married ALICE BETHEA, daughter of ELISHA BETHEA and MARTHA WALTER. She was born 17 Dec 1847 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 03 Aug 1929 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Child of DAVID SMITH and ALICE BETHEA is:
32. i. JOHN MAXEY9 SMITH, b. 22 Oct 1866, Marion County, South Carolina; d. 15 Jan 1911, Lake View, Dillon County, South Carolina.
25. MARCUS L8 SMITH (JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 24 Jun 1844, and died 29 Apr 1903.
More About MARCUS L SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
Child of MARCUS L SMITH is:
i. ?9 SMITH, m. EDWIN C. BETHEA, Bef. 1901.
Notes for EDWIN C. BETHEA:
Philip Yancey Bethea says, "He has several children but I don't know their names"
More About EDWIN C. BETHEA:
Occupation: 1916, Postmaster, Latta, Dillon County, South Carolina
Residence: 1916, Latta, Dillon County, South Carolina
26. HENRY E. K.8 SMITH (WILLIAM HENRY7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1862 in South Carolina. He married MINNIE W..
More About HENRY E. K. SMITH:
Census: 1910, Moody township, Dillon County, South Carolina
Occupation: 1910, Wholesale merchant - groceries
Residence: 1910, MOODY TWP, DILLON, South Carolina3
Children of HENRY SMITH and MINNIE W. are:
i. ARTHUR L.9 SMITH, b. 1876, South Carolina.
More About ARTHUR L. SMITH:
Occupation: 1910, Bookkeeper
Residence: 1910, Moody township, Dillon County, South Carolina, with his parents
ii. JANIE O. SMITH, b. 26 Sep 1887, South Carolina; d. 26 Sep 1888.
More About JANIE O. SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
iii. HANNIE SMITH, b. 14 Apr 1889, South Carolina; d. 03 Mar 1890.
More About HANNIE SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
iv. MYRTIS SMITH, b. 1893, South Carolina.
v. HENRY SMITH, b. 10 May 1894, South Carolina; d. 20 Dec 1895.
vi. VERA SMITH, b. 1895, South Carolina.
vii. SAMUEL SMITH, b. 09 Aug 1895, South Carolina; d. 06 Oct 1896.
viii. BRYAN MCK SMITH, b. 1897, South Carolina.
ix. LOUISE SMITH, b. 1899, South Carolina.
x. RUPERT SMITH, b. 08 Mar 1900, South Carolina; d. 30 May 1901.
xi. MILDRED SMITH, b. 1902, South Carolina.
xii. ELLISON SMITH, b. 1904, South Carolina.
xiii. SARAH SMITH, b. 1908, South Carolina.
27. SAMUEL O.8 SMITH (WILLIAM HENRY7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 27 Jan 1858, and died 19 Apr 1901. He married (1) ? TART, daughter of JOHN TART and MARGARET BETHEA. He married (2) M. EMMA ?. She was born 26 Mar 1862, and died 16 May 1924.
More About SAMUEL O. SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
More About M. EMMA ?:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
Children of SAMUEL SMITH and ? TART are:
i. STEPHEN LANE9 SMITH, m. ? EDWARDS.
33. ii. DAUGHTER SMITH.
iii. DAUGHTER SMITH, m. JAMES JOHNSON.
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Religion: Fair Bluff, North Carolina
Notes for JAMES JOHNSON:
James Johnson, a nephew of Chancellor W. D. Johnson, called "Black Jim," to distinguish him from J. W. Johnson, Esq., another nephew and son-in-law of the Chancellor.
Children of SAMUEL SMITH and M. ? are:
iv. FLORA J.9 SMITH, b. 05 May 1884; d. 03 Feb 1885.
More About FLORA J. SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
v. HURBERT SMITH, b. 26 May 1891; d. 23 Aug 1891.
More About HURBERT SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
vi. LEONA SMITH, b. 23 May 1894; d. 25 May 1894.
More About LEONA SMITH:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
Generation No. 9
28. ELIZABETH E.9 BETHEA (ANNA MARGARET8 SMITH, JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1855 in Marion County, South Carolina. She married DAVID ELIAS ALLEN, son of REVEREND JOEL ALLEN. He was born 12 Nov 1852 in Marion County, South Carolina.
Child of ELIZABETH BETHEA and DAVID ALLEN is:
i. SADIE PEARL10 ALLEN, b. 04 Jul 1897, Latta, Dillon County, South Carolina; d. 04 Jul 1897, Latta, Dillon County, South Carolina.
29. NANNIE WANNAMAKER9 BETHEA (ANNA MARGARET8 SMITH, JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 13 Oct 1870 in South Carolina4, and died 01 Apr 1944 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She married JUNIUS FREDERICK WILLIAMS 03 Nov 1896 in South Carolina, son of JOHN WILLIAMS and MARGARET MCDONALD. He was born 06 Oct 1876 in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and died 28 Jul 1963 in Fayetteville, North Carolina5.
Notes for NANNIE WANNAMAKER BETHEA:
Family says she may have had an earlier husband.
More About NANNIE WANNAMAKER BETHEA:
Burial: Cross Creek Cemetery, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina
Residence: 1880, Bethea, Marion, South Carolina6
Notes for JUNIUS FREDERICK WILLIAMS:
In 1910, he and Nannie are living in Bethea Township, Dillon County, South Carolina, with her parents, Philip W. and Annie M. Bethea.
In 1920, Junius (Fred) and Nannie were lilving in Bethea Township, Dillon County, South Carolina. He lists his occupation as a farmer. Everyone in the family could read and write.
In 1930, they were living in Sanford, North Carolina. His son Phillip Eugene and his family were living with him.
In the 1960s, he visited his son Phillip Eugene in Clearwater, Florida. His great-grandchildren fondly remember him teaching them to play cards. He always had coins for the children (sometiems bills!) and M&Ms. He was a tall man for his generation and very kind.
SSN: 238-07-7841
More About JUNIUS FREDERICK WILLIAMS:
Burial: Cross Creek Cemetery, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina
Residence: 1920, Bethea, Dillon, South Carolina7
Children of NANNIE BETHEA and JUNIUS WILLIAMS are:
34. i. PHILIP EUGENE10 WILLIAMS, b. 06 Oct 1898, South Carolina; d. 19 May 1972, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
35. ii. ASBURY B. WILLIAMS, b. 1904, South Carolina.
36. iii. EDITH E. WILLIAMS, b. 1906, South Carolina; d. 1977, Williamsburg, New York.
iv. JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAMS, b. 1911, South Carolina.
More About JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAMS:
Cause of Death: Cancer of the esophagus
v. NAOMI WILLIAMS, b. 1910.
30. LILLIAN9 BETHEA (ANNA MARGARET8 SMITH, JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 12 May 1878 in Mallory, Marion County, South Carolina, and died 13 Jan 1975. She married GEORGE ROBERT WILLIAMS, son of JOHN WILLIAMS and MARGARET MCDONALD. He was born 1871 in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and died Unknown.
Children of LILLIAN BETHEA and GEORGE WILLIAMS are:
i. JOHN PHILIP10 WILLIAMS.
ii. JOSEPH WEAR WILLIAMS, b. 25 May 1908; d. 22 Sep 1951; m. ? MONROE.
31. LAWRENCE K.9 BETHEA (MARY JANE8 SMITH, JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 23 Jul 1857, and died 18 Apr 1920. He married (1) A. H. ?. He married (2) H. BELLE WILKINS, daughter of J. WILKINS and M. ?. She was born 18 Jan 1863, and died 24 Mar 1896.
More About LAWRENCE K. BETHEA:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
More About H. BELLE WILKINS:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
Children of LAWRENCE BETHEA and A. ? are:
i. WILLIS DABBS10 BETHEA, b. 31 Dec 1888; d. 08 Jun 1909.
More About WILLIS DABBS BETHEA:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
ii. HEYWARD P. BETHEA, b. 29 Jul 1906; d. 12 Jun 1907.
More About HEYWARD P. BETHEA:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
iii. PHILLIP WANNAMAKER BETHEA, b. 06 Sep 1903; d. 05 May 1904.
More About PHILLIP WANNAMAKER BETHEA:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
Child of LAWRENCE BETHEA and H. WILKINS is:
iv. PEARL10 BETHEA, b. 15 Jan 1886; d. 05 Jan 1895.
More About PEARL BETHEA:
Burial: Smith family cemetery, Highway #917-8.2 Miles East of Latta, Smithboro, Dillon County, S. C.
32. JOHN MAXEY9 SMITH (DAVID ASBURY8, JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 22 Oct 1866 in Marion County, South Carolina, and died 15 Jan 1911 in Lake View, Dillon County, South Carolina. He married SADIE WILFORD MCNULTY 31 Jul 1890 in Magnolia, Pike, Mississippi. She was born 05 Dec 1872 in Pike County, Mississippi, and died 09 Oct 1966 in Lake View, Dillon County, South Carolina.
Child of JOHN SMITH and SADIE MCNULTY is:
i. ARCHIE BARNWELL10 SMITH, b. 13 Aug 1902, South Carolina; d. 30 Jun 1952; m. BESSIE M.; b. 08 Feb 1901, South Carolina; d. 10 Apr 1938, South Carolina.
33. DAUGHTER9 SMITH (SAMUEL O.8, WILLIAM HENRY7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) She married C. C. GAILLARD.
More About DAUGHTER SMITH:
Residence: Dillon County, South Carolina
Children of DAUGHTER SMITH and C. GAILLARD are:
i. MAGGIE10 GAILLARD.
ii. LUTHER GAILLARD.
iii. THIRD GAILLARD.
Generation No. 10
34. PHILIP EUGENE10 WILLIAMS (NANNIE WANNAMAKER9 BETHEA, ANNA MARGARET8 SMITH, JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 06 Oct 1898 in South Carolina, and died 19 May 1972 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. He married MYRTLE CARNELIA SMITH, daughter of JOSEPH SMITH and HENRIETTA MCRAE. She was born 06 Jun 1900 in Latta, South Carolina, and died Nov 1966 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
Notes for PHILIP EUGENE WILLIAMS:
In the 1920 census, he is living at home with his parents, and he is listed as divorced.
SSN: 264-32-7319, issued in Florida before 1951
More About PHILIP EUGENE WILLIAMS:
Cause of Death: Lung cancer and emphysema
Occupation: 1920, Automobile mechanic
Residence: 1920, With his parents in Dillon County, South Carolina
More About MYRTLE CARNELIA SMITH:
Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer with metatases to kidneys and generally throughout her body
Children of PHILIP WILLIAMS and MYRTLE SMITH are:
37. i. JOHN FRANKLIN11 WILLIAMS, b. 01 Aug 1928, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
ii. BARBARA JEAN WILLIAMS, b. 14 Jul 1926, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
iii. MYRTLE MCRAE WILLIAMS, b. Lynn Haven, Florida; d. Unknown.
More About MYRTLE MCRAE WILLIAMS:
Cause of Death: Diphtheria at 9 months of age
iv. PHILLIP EUGENE WILLIAMS, b. 25 Jan 1930, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
35. ASBURY B.10 WILLIAMS (NANNIE WANNAMAKER9 BETHEA, ANNA MARGARET8 SMITH, JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1904 in South Carolina.
More About ASBURY B. WILLIAMS:
Burial: Fayetteville Community Cemetery, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Child of ASBURY B. WILLIAMS is:
i. WILLIAM B.11 WILLIAMS.
36. EDITH E.10 WILLIAMS (NANNIE WANNAMAKER9 BETHEA, ANNA MARGARET8 SMITH, JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1906 in South Carolina, and died 1977 in Williamsburg, New York. She married CHARLES T. COPELLA. He was born 1903, and died 1979.
Children of EDITH WILLIAMS and CHARLES COPELLA are:
i. HELEN11 COPELLA, b. 1931; d. 1958.
Notes for HELEN COPELLA:
Did not marry and had no children.
38. ii. NANCY COPELLA, b. 1933.
iii. PATRICIA ANN COPELLA, b. 1934; m. WILLIAM BOULDEN, 1956.
iv. CHARLES COPELLA, b. 1936; d. 1980; m. JOAN MURPHY.
Generation No. 11
37. JOHN FRANKLIN11 WILLIAMS (PHILIP EUGENE10, NANNIE WANNAMAKER9 BETHEA, ANNA MARGARET8 SMITH, JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 01 Aug 1928 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He married LINDA SMITH.
Children of JOHN WILLIAMS and LINDA SMITH are:
i. LINDA RAE12 WILLIAMS, m. GORDON WAYNE DASHER.
ii. FREDERICK NICHOLSON WILLIAMS, m. SABRA ?.
iii. ALYCE FAYE WILLIAMS.
iv. TIMOTHY EARL WILLIAMS.
v. THOMAS EUGENE WILLIAMS, m. STEPHANIE GREY.
38. NANCY11 COPELLA (EDITH E.10 WILLIAMS, NANNIE WANNAMAKER9 BETHEA, ANNA MARGARET8 SMITH, JOHN L.7, SAMUEL ELMORE6, SAMUEL ELMORE5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1933. She married DONALD MAISCH.
Children of NANCY COPELLA and DONALD MAISCH are:
i. DAVID12 MAISCH.
ii. DONNA MAISCH.
Endnotes
1. 1880 United States Federal Census.
2. 1910 census.
3. 1910 United States Federal Census.
4. 1880 United States Federal Census.
5. grave marker.
6. 1880 United States Federal Census.
7. 1920 United States Federal Census.