DAVID STODDARD OF THE 1790 CENSUS OF LAURENS 
COUNTY, S. C. AND SOME OF HIS DESCENDANTS 

Prepared for 1956 Stoddard Reunion by Mary Sudduth Stoddard 

        Available to the public in most libraries is a set of books entitled, 
The First Census of the United States. This is known as the first 
federal census. Was completed about 1790, during presidency of 
George Washington. Take from the library shelf Volume 2 entitled, 
The Census of North and South Carolina. Turn to page 73. Behold, 
Laurens District, SC- In the third column. about center, your eyes fall 
upon the name of David Stoddard, spelled as you spell your name today. 

        As the late Dr. James Alexander Stoddard of the University of 
South Carolina used to put it: "Certainly our ancestor was outstanding 
for one thing. According to the census, he had the largest household in 
Laurens District. 

Apparently Stoddard of the early census was the same David 
mentioned in Aunt Dee Stoddard's Memoirs. To Quote Aunt Dee 

"The father of David who married Nancy, daughter of John Stewart. 
lived near large gully known as the Switzer place, left of Dial's 
Church.'' 

        We know so little about this man. Through deeds, wills, Bible 
records, census records, court service, church records and family 
traditions, we get a fairly good picture of him, of his family and 
descendants, especially grandchildren, some of whom you'll recognize 
as children of David and Nancy Stewart Stoddard. As we continue, 
let's ask ourselves a few pertinent questions:  

WHERE DID DAVID STODDARD FIBST LIVE  IN  LAURENS 
COUNTY ? 

        Quite early he and members of his family came to the waters' of 
North Rabon, when that section became more available for settle 
meet. Apparently prior to 1790 through 1800 according to census he 
was on the waters of Duncan Creek, and we must bear in mind the 
term. "waters of Duncan Creek" includes a lot of territory 

Have established Stoddard by people who lived near Duncan Creek. 
Some of their descendants remained in those parts. Alexander 
Fairbairns will begins: "I, Alexander Fairbairn of Dunkin's Cr.- 
Fairbairn was active in Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church, one of the 
older churches of Laurens County; is buried there. Fairbairn grandsons, 
Confederate veterans, are buried at New Harmony. Solomon 
 
 
 

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Langston may have been fairly near David Stoddard Solomon's Son. 
Henry, is buried in the older graveyard near Langston a very old Baptist 
church not far from Sandy Springs Methodist Church, and Benjamin 
Byrd graveyard, altho of late  years the Byrds have been removed to 
Laurens cemetery. Deed to Byrd graveyard is recorded to Laurens. 
Why mention Byrd? From 1790 thru  1800 apparently neither Byrd 
nor Stoddard has moved. They are still  about side by side in census. 
The will of Benjamin Byrd mentions 
son, Purnell Byrd. Deed to Byrd Graveyard states father of Purnell 
Byrd is buried in Byrd graveyard. Plantation is near Sandy Springs 
church. Graveyard is back of Byrd home so Miss Bessie Byrd of Ora, 
S. C. told me. A big circle might take in above churches, Musgrove 
Mill, later include Bethany Presbyterian and Rehoboth Methodist 
churches. A swing toward Laurens and Clinton would take in 
Rocky Springs Presbyterian and Providence (ARP) churches. The 
(latter is on North Creek of Little River. Some of the present day 
Stoddards are descendants of Solomon Langston so connect with 
Laodicia (Dicy) Langston revolutionary War Heroine. Dr Stoddard 
, already mentioned, married Effie Poland, a Langston descend- 
ant. Some members of the Power family connect vnth Langston lines. 

WHEN DID THE STODDARDS  COME TO RABON CREEK 

Records show they both bought and sold land there shortly 
.after 1800 Nancy Stewart Stoddard signs dower; her father-in-law, ' 
David of the 1790 census is witness as son David sells tract of land. 
Stoddards also owned land on Mountain Creek. The Switzer place lies 
around Mountain creek and North Rabon. 
 
 

WHO WERE THE FIRST DAVID'S CHILDREN? 

        The census of 1800 shows John apparently married and living 
apart at that time. He and wife could have been a couple living in 
household of David earlier and if so, over 16. Have already mentioned 
son David who Married Nancy Stewart before 1803. This 
couple is buried at New Harmony.' They are listed as charter 
members of this church and common ancestor of all Stoddards here, 
today. There will be more about this branch later, as it is naturally 
of greater interest to you. 

Another son of the first David was Andrew Stoddard. In her 
memoir's Aunt Dee refers to him as, "your Uncle Andy. His life span 
was ca 1785 1863. In 1807 he bought land on waters of Duncan 
Creek. Your Stoddard branch had settled on Rabon before this 
 
 

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time. Andrew bought 300 acres. Later sold one or two hundred to 
McKittrick. Young and Simpson may have acquired 120 Acres. Later 
in life, Andrew, his family, a daughter, Mary Braddock.(widow) 
settled near Ernest Sloan's home, in Durbin community. The Sloans bought the 
Braddock tract from her heirs. Mary's brother, Samuel Stoddard, 
Monroe County, Mississippi, as one heir of Andrew's estate, sold 
tract known as Helton tract to John Fowler Sloan. 

        Andrew had a son, J. A. Stoddard. As a young man he was 
a merchant  in Laurens along with Mr. Connors. He died young. 
Administration of his estate is recorded in Newberry county in 1846. 

It is the oldest settlement connected with the family I've been able to 
find. J. A. Stoddard's grave, at Rocky Springs is well marked. 
Apparently it is in a Stoddard family row as was often the custom of 
that day. 

        There are a number of unmarked graves. Kinsmen of both sides, 
parents, even David of 1790 Census may be here. Fowlers, Brysons, 
Parks, Templetons, Blakeleys. Rowlands are near. Even Andrew or 
wife may have been -----------of this congregation Old plat 
showed Fowler branch; may be classed as waters of Duncan Creek. 
Date on stone corresponds with date give in Newberry settlement. 
But initials on stone are A. J. Studdard. The Laurens firm is reported 
in 1850, I believe. 

About 1804-5 according to old deed apparently two sons of 
David of 1790 Census, John and Francis, were living on road from 
Laurens courthouse to Newberry courthouse. Below them: Brysons 
Littles, Blakeleys. The deed refers to land on North Creek. We 
have not traced the land. There is a John early in North Carolina and 
after 1808 in Georgia. 
 

We know of only one daughter Sarah Stoddard who married 
 James Dial. He witnesses deed in which Stoddard Land is shown near 
"Dial." Born about 1787 in Laurens County. Sarah's age is in same 
bracket (16-25) in 1810. Son James, Jr. was born in Georgia about 
1825. Family later lived in Franklin County, Tennessee. James Dial 
married second, Jane East. 

        Mrs. Robert Quillen is descendant of James Dial's sister, Hannah 
Dial Armstrong. 

        James Stoddard, brother of Sarah above went to Georgia. Married 
Mary Lemmons. 
 There is an Adam E. Stoddard mentioned in J. A. Stoddard settlement 
 
 

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Does not receive from estate; serves as witness. Have not 
found him in Census. May have been brother or nephew of Andrew. 

DID THE OLDER STODDARDS ATTEND SALES? 

        Dr. Stoddard giving as his authority, Greenberry Willis, said the 
Stoddards were probably somewhat clannish. However they did attend 
a few sales. David is present at sale of John Hunter; Nancy, at gale of 
Rebeka Hall. David buys slaves at sale of Glenn in 1813. Mary 
Studdard and others are at the sale of John Holland who :probably lived 
on waters of Duncan Creek; David attended sale of Elizabeth Dunlap. 
Even owed estate. Stoddards and Dunlaps may have had something in 
common. In pension, one Dunlap states he was born in Pennsylvania. 
Another mentions the "Waxhaws." Hence pould be of 'either 
Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Lancaster County, South Carolina 
background. It was Greenberry Willis who added the tradition that 
Stoddards were from Pennsylvania. And he knew them a long time. 

THE OLDER STODDARD -----------PUBLIC OFFICE 

        Prior to 1812 we find both David Stoddard. Senior and junior 
serving on juries in Laurens county. Andrew is a constable 
around 1812,and was charged with "permitting a prisoner to escape 
A jury with Byrd as foreman, acquits him. Mrs. Maude Stewart Buford, Greer, S. 
C., has the William Stoddard, Esq., papers. William,' 

Who married Betsy Owings, was quite an outstanding justice of the 
peace in upper Laurens County. Lewis Power; William, David and Francis 
Stoddard; Dunlaps; Hellams; Owings names are often found on various 
papers as witnesses and appraisers. One outstanding lawyer was the late 
Wister Breckenridge Stoddard of the firm of Dean, Stoddard and 
Cothran, Greenville, S. C. His daughters Mrs. Mary Stoddard Davidson 
of Atlanta left an endowment To New Harmony cemetery. Sister, Lillian 
(Mrs. Charles White), resides in Atlanta. 

WHO WERE THE WIVES OR WHO WAS THE WIFE OF DAVID OF 
1790 
CENSUS? 

        We turn to 1860 census and to the son David (1781-1863). 
About 1847, Nancy Stewart Stoddard had died. By 1850 David had 
married Rebeka Robertson (also spelled Robinson). She died soon 
thereafter. Some have raised the question: "Was Rebeka related to 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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the family of Rev. Toliver Robertson, noted Baptist minister who 
performed so many marriages in Laurens County?" We only know he 
did have a brother William. Apparently Rebeka's parents were William 
and Mary Anne Robinson whose stones are standing and legible at Old 
Field's (ARP) Church, Ora, S.C. She had brothers, William and James 
G. Robinson who were her heirs. She owned land on Warrior Creek, 
part of which is sometimes called Lynches Creek. A brother, William 
and wife are buried at Bethany Presbyterian Church located near 
battleground, site of Musgrove Mill. Miss Mary Hughes postmistress at Reidville, 
has William Robinson family Bible records. She is descendant of 
Francis Stoddard born 1805. 

(more about Rebeka Stoddard, later). By 1860 David was married to 
Jennie Sloan, his third and last wife, who survived him. Cousin Kate 
Stoddard and others remember her well. 

        While studying records in Washington, I observed that someone 
wanted to be very sure the 1860 census record of David Stoddard 
would stand corrected for posterity! Of course a member of the household 
in his absence in 1850 could have given out incorrect 
information. I prefer to imagine the old gentleman living a more leisurely 
life in 1860, was around the place so the census taker got it straight, this 
time. Anyway someone born in South (Carolina . . . crossed it out and wrote in full 
 "born in North Carolina " With this  discovery, things changed. 

Placed family in North Carolina ca 1781-2. His mother could 
have been a North Carolinian, Pennsylvanian or an Easterner? An- 
drew, too, gave South Carolina as his birth place in 1850. Unable 
to locate him in 1860. 

        Between 1850-1860, the Stoddards, like other families learned 
more about themselves. Earlier they had signed as "Studdard." even 
William, Francis and David Some local folk called them "Stutherds". 
Must have taken some strong persuasion or conviction of, their error to bring 
about change to present day spelling. Around this time, gradually, 
William, Francis and David began to sign as, "Stoddard", although 
others still called them "Studdards". New Harmony Session Book 
shows Robt. Gilliland, as clerk writes the name "Stoddard": M. P. 
Evins. later clerk writes it as "Studdard". 

        There is a tradition, and it may have come from Aunt Dee that 
either remote kin or someone who knew of their origin, suggested 
they were not spelling their name correctly. Coincidence or not, about 
this time we do find a Stoddard firm in Charleston and Savannah 
originally from New England, doing extensive business in 
 
 
 

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upper South Carolina, in Laurens and adjoining counties. They are of 
the John Stoddard family. Have a published genealogy. Obviously 
some of them may be connected with Atlanta, Savannah and St. 
George, South Carolina, Stoddards. 

Was DAVID, OF THE 1790 CENSUS 
MARRIED 
MORE THAN ONCE? 

        At that time men often remarried. There were no doubt 
advantages and disadvantages in having lived the pioneer life. To 
quote Aunt Dee: . . . "he married a little Black-Irish woman". My 
Grandfather Gay, who was probably 100 per cent Scotch-Irish 
usually spoke of Dunlap, Gay, Wallace, Thompson as Scotch Irish 
folk, so possibly Black-Irish of Northern Ireland rather than Red-Irish 
of Dublin. An earlier wife could have died and he later remarried, 
maybe in South Carolina. It is doubtful we'll ever know. 

Considered his heritage largely Scotch-Irish. Three Scotch-Irish 
grandmothers Carrie Stoddard frequently took Uncle Bob for drives 
in the Ford. On one occasion they went near Switzer place He 
pointed out a site near a rather rounded gully to righr before you reach 
The Switzer Place. She understood between McCall Place and Switzer 
Place on road to Shiloh Church. Both Mountain Crock and N. 
Rabon would be near 

WAS DAVID OF THE 1790 CENSUS IN THE 
REVOLUTI0N? 

        Quite likely. He had several chances. Was about the right age; in 
right spot. Son was born in North Carolina, 1781. He could have 
served from Peeve been one of "Manor's Men"; could have been at 
King's Mountain. Uncle Bob told Mrs. Stella Brooks Gray, Stoddards 
were eligible to Daughters of American Revolution. Could have based 
it on Stewart or Taylor lines. Records showed several David 
Stoddards, Thomas and Solomon served in Revolution according to 
Pennsylvania files. The name of Francis Marion had probably two 
chances. There was a Francis Stewart, brother-in-law of David. There 
was a Francis Stoddard who could have been son of the 1790 census 
man. Grandson, William, Esq., named a son, Francis Marion. He died 
young. New Harmony had not been established. He is buried near 
Ralph Templeton's home. There was Marion Leonard in Francis's line 
which leads me to think his grandfather's full name may have been 
Francis Marion Stoddard. David and Francis each name a son, David 
Francis. Both sons were C.S.A. casualties. We know just about 
everybody in South 
 
 
 

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Carolina that sympathized with independence probably served at one 
time or another under Marion or one of the Partisans List is 
most incomplete. Three hundred and 
fifty men from Surry and Winkes counties, North Carolina served 
under Col. Benjamin Cleveland and Maj.  Joseph Winston. Helped defeat 
Ferguson at Kings Mountain. Census and deeds show Studdards in Surry 
 County North Carolina in 1790. There is only a partial list of Kings Mountain men. 
Some Virginia records show Stoddards -Thomas, James, and 
Solomon, early. 

WHAT WAS THE RELIGOUS BACKGROUND OF 
DAVID OF 1790 CENSUS? 
 

We grant, as today, not everybody belonged to church during early 
settlement days. There is the Pennsylvania tradition. The stopover in North 
Carolina. and upper South Carolina by 1790? Possibly he was 
the New England Congregationalist or of Quaker inclination 

Explain why they may have been less sociable in a - Scotch-, 
Irish settlement in spite of his Scotch-Irish wife. Brysons are found 
in Both North carolina and South Carolina near Stoddards 
Pncketts Linvilles Ensleys are around North Carolina Stoddards. Pucketts 
live near 
site Rehoboth Methodist church in Laurens county. Dial, possibly first 
in North Carolina. Owings came  early to Laurens. These families became neighbors. There are 
marriages with Stoddards after 1800, when family came to Rabon. 

        One of the first traditions I heard about family was that David did 
not become interested in the church until he married Nancy Stewart. 
Why? Be that as it may . . . no commentl Records at New Harmony 
indicate he may have attended other Presbyterian churches after  his 
marriage to Rebeka Robinson and later marriage to Jennie 

~~ of "Aunt Jennie" attending Ebenezer, the "Seceder" 
S Jennie was a descendant of John Sloan 
`~ lucky ~ aV=~] Id man. His marker still stands at Old 
~:~ ) C,`,v~ ~ Conscription. ) David's sons, David and Fran- 

~,- <~ ~,~ G Aggregation. Forebearers of both Jennie and 4, In, En, 
Dole's Old Field. It appears that before New lily ,,,~ w ~ of// ~ l family 
and church ties were strong among g~ ~ ~7/,~,4 Rocky Springs and 
Bethany. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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WHAT WAS THE LIFE SPAN OF THIS MAN OF THE 1790 
CENSUS? 

        Son born ca 1781. Father apparently lived past 1820, may be 
into 1830. Assume he was born about1750. Could have been about 70 or 80 when 
he died. Grandsons could have known him. They lived to be very old 
men. 

WHAT ABOUT  HIS WIFE"S AGE 

        I contacted the late Dave Leonard, Grandson of Francis 
Stoddard who lived at Hunter place and died 1879. In substance Mr. 
Leonard said: "When he died his wife took him back to where 
they came from "So we know she survived him. In 1840 a very 
old woman is living with Andrew. We've not explained Parks, Fowler, 
Helton, Sloan connection in Andrew's family. How did Andrew 
acquire the Helton tract? There is no recordin Laurens showing how 
 he got it. The first Stoddard left no will; no settlement. 

There is "Margit" Studdard living alone with children about 1819 
according to deeds and census. She lives near Elinor Thomason. 
Appears to be the widow of John of 1800 census At least she 
appears to have been a daughter-in-law. 

WHERE WAS THE MAN OF THE 1790 CENSUS 
BURIED? 

        too early for New Harmony allthough our project is  to place a 
marker here; include his name. If buried at any church, perhaps 
Rocky Sidings, Old Fields, Duncan Creek, Fork Shoals even Dial's. 
Remember a Dial-Stoddard marriage and Stoddard -Owings as neighbors. 
Possibly on farm of wife's kin. 

        Mr. Gordon Power who knows well lands around Switzer Place 
says in past there have been family graveyards on nearby lands. The 
old Wolff graveyard was near. Cedar Shoals in Spartanburg was 
suggested. The old Miles home is near. Miles appears to be a name in 
Stoddard-Garrett-Moore families. A Miles family (Quaker) moved 
from Newberry to Indiana. There was James Miles, Revolutionary 
patriot of Pennsylvania. Who has not heard of Capt. Myles Standish? 
There was a Myles Stoddard in New England. Was his mother a 
Miles? 

WHEN DID STODDARD OF THE FIRST 
CENSUS 
COME To LAURENS COUNTY? 

We get a lead from date and place of birth of David who - 

married Nancy Stewart. Shorty after 1781 and before 1790. 
 

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THE STODDARDS OF LAURENS COUNTY, 
SOUTH CAROLINA 

By Mary Sudduth Stoddard 

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        The name Stoddard is found on ancient and colonial records in 
the various spellings of Studdard, Stoddart, Stodart, Stoddard, 
Stodder, Stodert, Stoddered and Stoddard, of which the last form 
given is the most generally used in America today. Usually Stoddards 
claim to be either English, Scotch or Norman-French ancestry. 

        It is generally accepted the first Stoddard to America was one 
John Stodder who came to Hingham, Mass. in 1638. (See Francis 
Stoddard's book, "The Stoddard Family.") In 1639, came Anthony 
Stoddard to Boston, Mass. Anthony married first, Mary Downing, 
sister to Sir George Downing, who later became Lord George 
Downing. The families of Anthony and John Stoddard were of the 
Puritan faith. It is the opinion of some students of the family records 
that the Laurens County Stoddards are descendants of the Anthony 
and Mary Downing Stoddard. It is a recorded fact some of the 
following descendants of Anthony Stoddard knew much about the 
Carolinas. Some of his descendants were: Rev. Solomon Stoddard, 
over forty years pastor of historic North Hampton Congregational 
Church and first librarian of Harvard. Made sea voyage to Barbadoes. 
Aaron Burr, Vice President of the United States, whose daughter 
Theodosia married Mr. Alston and was lost off the coast of the 
Carolinas; Amos Stoddard, acting governor of Louisiana; Jonathan 
Edwards, famous theologian. 

        There has always been something about the first Stoddard to 
Charles Town that arouses Curiosity. David Stoddard, merchant, died 
in Charles Town, Nov. 5, 1760 or 69. He is buried in Circular 
Churchyard and on his stone may be read that he ``vas a son of 
William Stoddard, Esq. of Boston in New England. Genealogical 
records show that one William Stoddard was born 1693 in Boston, a 
son of Simeon and grandson of Anthony Stoddard. In appendix of one 
Anthony Stoddard genealogy by C. W. Stoddard is stated: "It is the 
family opinion that David Stoddard of Charles Town was of Anthony' s 
lineage." 

        It is a tradition of long standing that David Stoddard came to 
Charles Town with the old sea-captain, Captain Beale. Stoddard, 
Beale and Phillips, first printer for province of South Caro 
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line came from Boston and are buried side by side. It would appear 
these families were often fellow-townspeople; often intermarried. 
Charlestonians glibly refer to them like this  "Oh, you mean the Three 
New Englanders?" 

        The compiler has found no mention of Stoddards in South 
Carolina until 1790 Census in Laurens District. David Stoddard's 
family consists of two males over 16; seven children under 16; four 
females over 16. 

        Records show that apparently David had the following sons: 
Andrew, John, Francis, Samuel, James and David. We know nothing 
of the descendants of John and Francis but find Andrew owned land 
on Duncan Creek and died in Laurens county. Has will recorded 
there. Other census records and papers give names of: Matthew; 
Abraham Adam; Margit and Sarah who may have been members of 
David's immediate family. 

        Stoddard is notably a New England name, we find one family 
each in North Carolina, Virginia and Pennsylvania. If odd spellings are 
to be considered others in Pennsylvania and Virginia. They are found 
early in Georgia. Are often connected with the sea; were often merchants 
and later teachers and ministers. It is thought by some students of family 
that William born 
        1693, normally whose will should be found in Boston, is not 
found there, but may be filed in Pennsylvania. Some think he may 
have spent much time there. Might be most enlightening instrument, if 
could be located. 

DESCENDANTS OF DAVID AND 
NANCY STEWART STODDARD 

Their children are: William, Francis, David, Sarah E., and 
Nancy Rebeka. 

1. WILLIAM, born 1803, and his wife, Elizabeth Owings 

Stoddard, had following children: 

A. Mary Clarentine m. William Gilliland. 
Children: 

1. Warren. 

2. Lewis who m. Mary Owings. Children: Robert m. Willie Dorrah; 

William; Ruth; Mary; Sam. 

3. Mary Jane who m. Frank W. Welborn, and their children Clara 
m. Henry Frierson, two children, Elizabeth and Henry II, (two 
grandchildren) and Hardy Cook; Frank m. Mazie Debard, one daughter, 
Nona 
 
 
 
 

PUBLIC RECORDS 

        1810 Census, Laurens Dist., S. C.: Mathew Studdard -Apparently 
young couple and 1 child; Margaret Studdard, apparent widow with family 
of five children?; Abraham Study, apparently young couple and one 
child Andrew Studdard, couple and two children. The Davids are there. 
See notes. 

        1810, April 8. Francis Stewart (Stuart )- David Cowan 100 A. 1 145 
Rab. Creek. 

One D.C.ment. in "Annals of Augusta Co., Va."/Chalkley. M.S.S. 

        1810. Sarah E. Stoddard, Daughter of David and Nancy (Stewart) 
Stoddard was born. Married Robert Childress. 

        From New Harmony Cemetery Robert Childress, 6/20/1858, aged 
63 years, 3 weeks; Sarah E. Childress, 5/29/1852, aged 41 years, 10 
months, 1 day; Pvt. D. M. Childress, died Culpeper Court House, Va. 
8/25/1861, aged 25 years, 7 months, 3 days. Co. E. 14 Reg S. C, Vol; Pvt. 
R. F. Childress who died at Richmond, Va. 7/5/1862, aged 25(?) years, 1 
month 8 days; Pvt. W. A. Childress, died Manassas Jct., 2/10/1862, aged 
21 years 3 Regt. S. C. Vol. 

        1850 Census showing Childress in Laurens Dist., S. C. No. 1699 
Robert Childress (Childers) 55, Male, real estate $ 3,000; Sarah E. 40; 
Nancy 17; Martha J. 16; David M. 15; Richard F. 13; Wm. A. 9; Sarah E. 7; 
Jonathan S. 2; Mary C. 5/12. 

        No. 1702--Richard Childress 59, Farmer, Real estate $ 2,000, born 
in North Carolina; Nancy Childress 59, born in South Carolina; Richard 
21; Perry 17; Abner Howard 19. 

Near Lewis Power and Miles Garrett. M.S.S. 

        Richard Childress, 7/28/1873, 83 years, 2 months, 8 days; Nancy 
Childress, 8/13/1863, 74 years. 

        Near enough to Owings row at Dials to be considered as Nancy 
Owings Childress. M.S.S. 

Fountain Inn Cemetery (Hard to read): 

John R. Childress, 1/19/1830-9/12/1909. 

Annie Dial Childress, 11/9/1835 12/16/1908. 

Dick Owings Childress, 9/17/1872--3/3/1940. 

Sarah Chapman(w), 3/5/1873. 

        Others. Some buried at Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church, some at 
Canaan Methodist Church, Cherokee County, S. C. 

Robert Childress married Anna Dial, born Nov. 7, 1835, died 1906. 

1809, 14 Oct. Andrew Stoddard and John Blakely va James Bryant. 

1808, Court Records, Laurens Dist., S. C. David Studdard, Martin 
Dial 

Grand jury; Nov. Term. David Studdard 1809/9; new book, 1810-1824-- 
p. 145 Nov. Term 1822 David Studdard, Jun'r; Francis Braddock; Robt. 
Todd. April 1919 David Studdard, Sen'r; Nov. Court 1811, Andrew 
Studdard. Page 112, The State vs. Andrew Studdard. permitting an escape. 
No bill, Byrd, foreman). David Stoddard vs. Jacob Gary, W. B. Bell and others. 
E. B. Stoddard & Co. vs. B. F. Madden; (?) H. Stoddard and Woods vs. 
Henry Hill. 1811/12 Andrew Studdard, one of the constables. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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        Although LaurensCounty, Stoddards may not be related to this 
man here are some records and the "story." 

        Traditionally a young Stoddard came with sea captain from New 
England. Anyone may see his grave at Circular Churchyard in 
Charleston, today. There is also a rather bold whisper that he was a 
pirate! Have consulted several authorities on piracy in South Carolina. 
It seems unlikely a pirate would be buried in churchyard along with a 
sea captain and South Carolina's first printer. The Anthony Stoddard 
genealogy mentions this David. 

        Why is Stoddard referred to as the "Old pirate?" Obviously it is 
the opinion of the masses. On his stone is the "cross and bones." By 
some, used as symbol of death. Do not recall emblem on other two 
stones. Have been told this can mean other than piracy. But David 
Stoddard, merchant, will have a long, hard time living down this 
opinion of the masses. He is referred to in records as, Mr. David 
Stoddard, Merchant. His citation was at St. Michael's. His actual 
settlement papers appear to be lost. The late Miss Mabel Weber, of 
South Carolina Historical Society and of some New England 
background, like the rest of us considered he could have been ancestor 
of Laurens county Stoddards. How? Why? We have no records of his 
settlement. Had hoped record in New England or Pennsylvania would 
solve parents and if any descendants. Some think his father may have 
spent last days in Pennsylvania. That some Charlestonians may have 
sought new homes in backwoods of North Carolina is possible. When I 
found David Stoddard born in North Carolina, I decided sons or 
grandsons may have come up from Charles Town; or akinsman may 
have come to North Carolina from Pennsylvania. There is too much 
missing to say anything for sure. Perhaps some reader will clear, 
produce proof from New York or Pennsylvania. Family of Anthony 
Stoddard thinks he belongs to their branch. Either printer or someone 
got his date wrong. Death date is given a bit off in South Carolina 
records. It is on file in genealogical sources of South Carolina. An 
unexplained coincidence that Theo. Burr Alston, an Anthony Stoddard 
descendant was lost off coast of Carolinas. 

        From: Anthony Stoddard, of Boston, Class., and His Descendants: (1339-1873) A 
Genealogy Appendix By E. W. Stoddard Pub. 1873 Append., p. 103. Solomon 
Stoddard (No. 2) was before college, at the School of the famous Corlet. After his 
graduation he went to the Barbados as Chaplain to Gov. Searle . . . next paragraph: 
 
 
 
 

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The following is on a gravestone in Charleston, S. C.: 

        "Here lies interred the body of Mr. David Stoddard, of Charleston, S. 
Carolina, March 5th the son of Wm. Stoddard, Esq. of Boston in New 
England. Obit/6th Nov. Anno Domini 1798 Aetatis suae 30" 

Prob. meant 1769. M.S.S. 

        From: Death Notices S. Car. and Amer. Gen. Gazette: Nov. 7, 1789 
Mr. David Stoddard -merchant 1915 Issue 

        Abstracts from Records of Court of Ord. 1784/1771: In Court Ord. 
Nov. 17, 1769- Josiah Smith qualified administrator of Estate of David 
Stoddard as nearest friend. P. _ ?&c. Vol. XL ?4 October 1939. 

        Here lies Interred the body of Mr. David Stoddard of Charles town, 
South Carolina, Merchant, son of William Stoddard, Esq. of Boston, in 
New England, Obit 5th Nov. Anno Domini, 1760. Footstone Mr. David 
Stoddard. 

        Appeared most like 1760 when I copied it several times. After years 
"9" can so easily look like "0." Stone now too deep in ground to see "age'." 
M.S.S. 

Next to Stoddard at Circular Church, Charleston, S. C.: 

        "Here lies interred Cap. Wm. Beale, late Master of Ship Prince of 
Wales, of Boston, N.E., who departed this life Dec. 5, 1738, aged 38 yrs. 
To whose memory this stone is gratefully dedicated, by his most 
affectionate brother, Othniel Beale, Esq., merchant in Charles town. Their 
parents were, Capt. John Beale and Martha, his wife of Marblehead, in New 
England p. 6 Vols. 28/99 S. C. Gene. and Hist. Magazine. 

        Next to Capt. Beale: p. 41(2) Here lyes interred ye body of Mr. 
Eleazer Phillips, Junr. His Majesty's first printer for ye province of South 
Carolina. He was born in Boston in New England and was ye son of Mr. 
Eleazer Phillips and Mrs. Lydia Phillips now of Charles town in N. E. He 
departed this life July 10, 1732, aged 21 yrs. and 10 months. 

        Othniel Beale (pp. 1B, 62.ff3.) Col. Beale was in 84th or 85th year at 
time of his death was originally a sea captain. Pub. in Col. Sac. of Mass. 
Vol. VIII by Hewitt . . . in his history . . . experiences of his life, Algerian 
Rover ca 1724. He was commander Charles Town militia 1772. In 1742 he 
drew up plans for fortifying Charles Town . . . expected attack by Spaniards. 
He married Katharine Gale, March 25, 1722. She died January 4, 1774, 73 
years. Daughter Hannah (Beale m. William Bull later Lt. Gov. Bull. - (See 
note p. 15 for b. parents.) Otbolel, son of John and Mary Beale (bapt) St. 
Philips Regis. October 4, 1769. John Beale was son of Hon. O. Beale and 
his wife Kath. Gale. Hananh Beale his sister married Hon. Wm. Bull. She 
died in England., 1795. Othniel Beale was son Capt. John Beale and 
Martha, his wife of Marblehead in N.E. this is so stated on tombstone of 
Capt. Wm. Beale late Master of Ship Prince of Wales; who died Dec. 5, 
1736; aged 38. Stone erected by brother, Othniel Beale. Vol. 21 1920. 

        1920 Vol. p. ff3 Last Monday died in 85th yr. of age . . . the Hon. 
Othniel Beale, Pres. of his Maj. Council, at which board he had seat 
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had his residence here upwards 32 yes., which period, he served his 
country with Reputation, in many public sta. was an useful member of the 
community, and acquired a very considerable Fortune. (S.C. Gazette, 
March 29, 1773.) 

        Abstract of letter from Francis R. Stoddard, New York City, Compiler 
of, "The Stoddard Family, Pub. 1912), to Mary S. S. 6/2/1942: 

        "In my opinion David Stoddard of Charleston, S. C. who died Nov. . . . 
at age of thirty who is described on his tombstone as son of William 
Stoddard of Charleston, S. C. who died Nov . . . at age of thirty who is 
described on his tombstone as son of William Stoddard, Esq. of Boston, is 
a descendant of Anthony Stoddard Family. The opinion is espressed on 
page 103 of the appendix to genealogy of Anthony Stoddard family pub. 
1873. William Stoddard of Boston was born there Nov. 8, 1693 and was 
son of Hon. Simeon Stoddard, Esq., who was born and was baptized May 
25, 1651 and died Oct. 15, 1730 at age of 80 yes. 

        Simeon Stoddard was a member of the ancient and Honorable 
artillery Co. in U675 and was member of His Maj. Council Simeon was 
a son of Anthony and Mary Downing, daughter of Hon . . . Downing of 
Salem. She was sister of Sir George Downing who afterward became Lord 
George Downing. 

        It is possible that William Stoddard spent some time in Pennsylvania 
because I cannot find his death date in Boston. It is possible that further 
information can be found concerning William Stoddard's residence in 
some genealogical library." Signed: Francis R. Stoddard. 

        Mr. Stoddard sent me a complimentary copy of his book. It is the John 
Stoddard family. Some of John's descendants came much later to 
Charleston and Savannah as merchants. Mr. Stoddard invited me to come to 
N. Y. when "War" was over and he would try and help me. We were both 
busy. I was doing defense work at Fairforest Finishing Plant. R. L. 
Stoddard, Ensign in Navy met the daughter on some social occasion in N. 
Y. There was the usual kidding about "Rebel" Robert Lee Stoddard and the 
pretty dau. of 'Yankee." Francis Stoddard above. It made papers. Bob sent 
me the pictures. 

        Observe the George Downing. There is a George Stoddard in 
Pennsylvania, 1790 Census. Pirate or no pirate David may have moved in 
interesting company- Han Bull's name appears on many early grants; even 
Owings. The Beales must have gone places. Josiah Smith who settled 
Stoddard's estate was son of Rev. Josiah Smith, long associated with 
Circular Church and is buried there. May have had Pennsylvania 
connections. Certainly as late as 1790 and in records Beales around 
Stoddards in New England. Rev. Arch. Bedford, formerly of N. Y. and Ky. 
minister, (1958), at Circular Church, is related to me through Kentucky. 
Golfs.. M.S.S. 

1790 Census, David Stoddard, Baltimore Co., Md. 25 in Household 
etc. 

        1790 Census, James Stoddard, Hampshire Co., Va.; 1790 Geo. S., 
Pennsylvania. 

        Stoddard-Peabody, Vol. 2 p. 284. Habersham Chap. DA.R. Pub., 
Georgia. 

"Rachel Peabody B/15/1725, died ca 1818 m. Joshua Stoddard 1722 

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1798. Sea captain . . . Brothers and sons spent much time in West Indies trading; 
daughter Rachel 1750-1845 married Walter Nichols. 

        Mentions Newport and Little Compton. Elizabeth S. married Joshua Beal (Fr. 
St.). 

        Trip to Atlanta, Ga. some years ago, I contacted descendants of Mr. William 
Joseph Stoddard, widely known in Dry Cleaning Business. Only telephone contact. D. 
A. Stoddard, Jr.; father Deitrich Alfred Stoddard. W.J.S. was uncle to Stoddard I 
talked with. My grandmother was Mary Ann Brooks Stoddard from South Carolina; 
mentions "Gridley" as greatgrandfather or uncle. Mentions Savannah and Charleston; 
grandfather Alfred Marcellus Stoddard, Jr.; John L. (?) son of Uncle Gridley. 
Another line: Alfred Marcellus, Sr. and Jr.; Deitrich Alfred Stoddard, Sr.; Mrs. Bill 
Ryan. Observe "Gridley" in other E. E. Stoddard lines; Preston Brooks an old name in 
Laurens County; Preston in Sam.? Stod. Iine. M.S.S. 

        Surry County, North Carolina 1790 Census: Brison--Alex., John, John, Jr., 
Linville, Andrew; Childress, Thos. etc.; Stone, Enoch; Robinson, NVm. 

*Same county as Wm. Studdard; Ensley in Rowan County. 

        Bryson . . . Draper M.S.S. at Kings Mt. Museum, Kings Mt. Natl Park., N. C. 
Capt. John Bryson . . . John Spelts, Madison Co., Ala. was under Col. Ben. 
Cleveland; Capt. Salathiel; Alex. Gordon; Capt. John Bryson. Many references to 
Maj. Daniel Bryson. His marriage to Martha Morrow. March 28, 1813, J. B. Earle 
adj . . . Pendleton Dist. (N.C.)? Testi. Daniel Bryson about to travel to Georgia, of 
Macon Co., N. C. Pens. Speltz Deposition mentions also: Moravian town sometimes 
called "Old Town" . . . Capt. was John Brison and his brother Alex. Bryson was Lt.... 
Bathabara or Old Town. Signed: John Spiltz. (or Speltz)? 

        Abstract from Census Records and "Martin Dial and Related Families," by 
Hastings Harrison, Dallas, Texas; Joseph Studdard born ca 1810 in Georgia, married 
Christi Dial born ca 1811, Laurens County, S. C. Joseph was son of James and Ann 
(Lemmons) Studdard; and Joseph grandparents were: David and Mary Ensley 
Studdard. Joseph died 1909. Buried Mt. Zion cemetery near Dedron, Arkansas. 

NORTH CAROLINA STODDARDS 

        1830, Stokes County Census: Studdard: Males: 5/10, 3 from 20/30; 50/60. 
Females 5/10; 10/15; 2 from 15 to 20; 50/60. James 20/30. Females 20/30. Others 
here: Martin Armstrong 80/90; Wm. Robt., Feril. John, Geo. Linville. 
Childress/Glidewell/Jordan/Meredith/Fulp/Hughes. 

        Linvilles belonged to "Three Fks." Bapt. Church and lived on what is now known 
as Dog Skin Creek or branch, but which stream used to be called Linville Creek. 
Abraham, Catherine and Margaret Linville (Linvil) were members between 1790- 
1800. 

        *From Watauga Co., N. C. by John Preston Arthur--1915.It appears 
Boone's kin in Kentucky carry "Linville." M.S.S. 

        Stokes Co. Marriages--Chas. F. Studdard, 2 Nov. 1831, to Matilda Linebach. 
Josiah Beason bonds; D. Stockton, wit. Richard Studdard, Anna Culp, 20 Oct. 1819. 
Wm. Workman, Jr. bonds. Wit. Matt R. Moore 

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C. C. William Studdard to Charity Linvill 30 Aug., 1797. Bonds.: Richard 
Puckett, John Stuthard, A. Robinson. Thomas Campbell, Charity Stutherd, 
23 Apr. 1812. Wit.: Jas. Campbell. 

        *Is this same Wm. S. in 1790 cent in Surry County, N. C. and died 
before 1812? 

Moses L. Wicker, Diana Linville, 1 Nov. 1831. Wit.: John Fulp. 

Others. 

        Stokes County formed from Surry Co., in 1790; Wilkes formed 
177-- fr. Surry. Names that appear in old records after 1777, in 
Washington County, N. C.: John Adair, Allisons, Armstrongs, Moses 
Linville, John Gilliland, George Underwood, David Stoddard. 

        From Surry Drawer, Raleigh N. C. Records: Conway Stone Grt. 2937. 
Entered 1815 or 1825. Adj. A. Kincannon, on Tom's Creek. 

To A. K. and Martin Armstrong, 1808. 

        To Abner Bryson 1802 .. . Robt. Harris's line . . . cross McCarvers 
Nfill Creek. 

Jas. Bryson 15 May 1789 Stewart's Creek. Others deeds. 

John Bryson 1790 (?) Lovong Creek; also 1799. 

        Andrew Kincannon 1,000 A. S. side Tom's Creek. Adj. land of K.; 
formerly Jackson . . . on Enoch Stone's. 1791. Wit.: David Stone. A. K. 
migrated to Missouri (?) Came from Virginia after Revolutionary War. 
Mentioned in Draper M.S.S. Grant No. 2646 unto Thomas Studard 48 A. 
in Surry County on waters of Flat Shoals. Mentions Charity Studdard's 
corner on Richland Br.; Kincannon's corner; East on Studdard's old line, 
stake in Studdard's new survey. Entered 2nd June, 1813. 

*Appar. Wm. S. had died. 

        No. 2645 unto Jacob Jessup and Elijah Warden . . . Flat Shoal Creek; 
Richard Puckett's line; Richard Studdard and Andrew Kincannon. Davises, 
Perkins, Harris land on Flat Shoal Creek 1815. 

        Grant No. 2639 David Chandler .. . on head of Lark Creek of Tom's 
Creek; near Thomas Stuthard's line, David Chandler, Sr., Andrew Mathews, 
Richard Puckett's sl. 

*Chandlers in 1790 census. M.S.S. 

        No. 1972 Grtd. unto Wm. Stuthard 100 A. Surry Coumty . . . tel. Oak 
near his old line . . . on Jas. Ritter's line . . . OD John Stuthard's line . . . On 
his old line. 18 Dec. 1799. WillWhite, Sec. 

        No. 1973 unto Benj. Puckett 100 A. Surry County in his old line, 
crossing Stony Creek 18 Dec., 1799. 

        No. 1975 To Jos. Harvey . . . Surry County . . . post oak in John 
Bryson's line . . . in Harvey's old line. Dec. 18, 1799. 

Stokes Co., N. C. Marriages: 

Peter Fulp-Nancy Faire, 4 May, 1809, Solo. Fulp. Wit. 

        Geo. Fulp-Jenny Walker, 20 Oct., 1801. Michael Fulp. Wit. 
Thos. T. Annstrong. 

(?). 

Michael Fulp-Ezabila Studdard, 20 March, 1830. Thos. Sullivan, 
wit. 

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        Tally Wicker--Betty Ann LinviD, 12/12/1803. Robt.Linvill; Wit. A. 
Robinson. 

        1850 Cen. Stokes County, N. C.: Allen Helton 47; Wm. H. 27; 
Eunice (w); Jacksons and Craddocks. 

        State Archives, Raleigh, N. C. Stokes County, N. C. 1790 Cen. p. 184- 
Salisbury Dist., Surry Co., N. C. William Studdard, 2 males 16 plus; 1 
male under 16; 2 females. 1790 Census. 

        Stokes County marriage Bonds: Mary Stuthard married Elijah 
Melton, 29 March, 1814. Bonds: Isaac Bledsoe. 

        *John and Francis S. on road to Melton in Laurens County and a 
Melton Stoddard in Georgia. M.S.S. 

Crumpton: 

        Ralph Smith of Pennsylvania and Spartanburg County, S. C. killed at 
Fort Ninety Six. Daughter Rachel married Thomas Crumpton. Their 
children Thos.; Delilah; Mary House; Mather;Jas.; Wm. S. (1817). 

        Isacc Compton, Gdn. Wm. Smith, est. 1804. Thos. Compton (sp) at 
Morrow Sale--1796. Spartanburg County South Carolina. 

Peter Crumpton, 1790 Census, Newberry County, S. C. 

        Langston Church Graveyard: Nancy, wife of James Crompton, 
18101890. 

Wm? Crumpton m. Sarah Dollar. (Tol. Rob. Mar.) 

HOSEA STODDARD LINE 

Descendants Came to South Carolina: 

Hosea Stoddard, b. 7/7/1790, m. 11/22/1819, d. 11/29/1859. 

        Jason Blake, b. 11/30/1767, m. 2/17/1791, d. 9/19/1847, age, 79 yrs. 
10 mot 11 days. 

        Lydia Holbrook, b. 7/20/1773, m. 2/17/1791, d. 3/14/1855, age 81 
yrs. 8 mot 24 da. 

Children of Above: 

        Amos H. Blake, b. 7/3/1793, m. no record, d. 8/1874/ age 81 yrs. 1 
mo. 

        Lydia Blake-Packard, b. 7/4/1795, m. no record; d. 10/5/1871; age 
76 yrs. 1 mo. 

        Eliza Blake, b. 11/16/1796; m. no record; d. 9/7/1836; age 38 yrs. 9 
mot 22 da. 

        Jason Blake, Jr. b. 8/28/1798; m. no record; d. 9/23/1872; age 74 
years. 25 da. 

        Eunice K. Blake--Bigalow, b. 11/5/1800, m. no record, d. 
10/23/1825. Age 23 yrs. 11 mot 18 da. 

        Hannah Blake m. Stoddard, b. 10/3/1802; m. 11/22/1819; d. 
2/24/1884; age 81 yrs 4 mot 23 da. 

Understood m. 1st Stod.; then Sherm. 

        Lulia Blake-Damon, b. 9/10/1805; m. no record, d. 11/17/1846; age 
41yrs.2mo.7 da. 

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Julia Blake-Clapp, b. 4/9/1809; m. no record; d. no record. 

Horace T. Blake. b. 5/9/1812: m. no record; d. no record, age 41 firs 

Delia E. Blake-Doliver, b. 6/18/1814, m. no record; d. no record. 

        Hosea Stoddard, b. 7/7/1790, m. 11/22/1819; d. 11/29/1859; age 09 
yrs 4 mot 22 da. 

        Hannah Blake, b. DO record, m. 11/22/1819, d. 2/24/1884, age 81 yrs 
4mo.23 da. 

Children of above: 

        Gridley B. Stoddard, b. 3/0/1820; m. 3/7/1843; d. 1/10/1890, age 79 
firs. 5 mot 4 da. 

Nancy S. 
Stoddard-- 

C. W. Smith, b. 3/11/1822; m. 3/2/1804; d. no record. 

        Alfred Stoddard, b. 0/30/1824; m. 5/3/1840, d. 0/12/1890, age 73 
yrs. 11 mot 12 da. 

Elmice K. Stoddard-Grover, b. 11/23/1825, m. 6/18/1843, d. 4/12/1913. 
Franklin Stoddard, b. 1/11/1830; m. no record; d. 4/20/1843; age 12 yrs 9 
mo. 

        Eliza A. Stoddard, 12/25/1831; no record; d. 11/1849; age 17 yrs. 7 
mot 11 da. 

        Hannah A. Stoddard, 1/20/1835; no record; d. 1/14/1843; age 7 yrs. 
11 mo.24 da. 

        Caroline Stoddard, b. 10/15/1839; d. 12/31/1845; age 0 yes. 2 mot 
10 da. 

J.A.M. Farreell, no record; no record; d. 3/7/1843; no record. 

Gridley B. Stoddard, no record; d. 3/7/1843; no record. 

Children of Above: 

Hannah A. Stoddard, b. 4/30/1844; d. 12/30/1845. 

        Franklin A. Stoddard, b. 1/27/1840; m. 7/11/1884; d. 0/19/1920; age 
74 yrs. 5 mot 22 da. 

John G. Stoddard, b. 1/12/1848; no 
record 

Emma A. Stoddard, b. 0/1/1850; no record. 

Cedalise R. Mosiman, b. no record; m. 9/18/1859; d. no record. 

Gridley B. Stoddard, b. no record; m. 9/18/1859; d. no record. 

Children of above: 

Laura B. Stoddard. Jarvis, b. 7/4/1860; no record. 

Agnes Stoddard; no record. 

Clara Stoddard. Gages, No record. 

Thomas E. L. Stoddard, b. 8/17/1861; no record. 

Lorens C. Stoddard, b. 9/6/1863; no record. 

Mary Dean Stoddard, no records; d. 2/7/1890. 

Fanny Stoddard Hoyt; No record. 

Rosalie Stoddard (R.C.S.) No record. 

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Alfred Stoddard, no record; died 0/12/1898. 
Alexander H. Grover, b. 0/18/1818; m. 6/18/1843; d. 11/1/1901. 
Enice K Stoddard, b. 11/23/1825; m. 6/18/1843; d. 4/12/1913. 
Children of above: 
Eunice A. Grover-Poole, b. 3/9/1844; m. 7/27/1802; d. 3/11/1923. 
George A. Grover, b. 1/24/1846; m. no record; d. 7/24/1909. 
E& Grover Damon, b. 1/14/1850; m. 5/5/1867; d. 4/1917 
Mary A. Grover, b. 11/24/1847; m. no record; d. 4/29/1949. 
Arthur B. Grover b. 5/14/1800; no record. 
Edward E. Grover, b. 7/16/1854; no record. 
Alfred Stoddard, married 5/3/1840, Mary Grover, Children: 
Charles B. Stoddard, b. 12/21/1864; no record. 
Estelle Stoddard, b. 12/29/1805; no record. 
Minnie E. Stoddard, b. 8/21/1868; no record. 
Franklin A. Stoddard, m. 7/1884; Elizabeth Icard who died, 4/8/1910. 

Children: 
J.F.B. Stoddard, b. 1/5/1880, m. Marie E. Ramond on 7/30/1915. 
She was bom, 9/15/1880. Children: 
John T. Stoddard, b. 4/19/1916, died 4/21/1916; Lillian L. Stoddard, 
12/2/1917; Elizabeth M. Stoddard, 1/13/1919; Jack T. Stoddard. 1920- 
1922. 
Lillian married Frank S. Blair, Jr.--3 children. 
*Elizabe~ married Wm. Fickling, 1 dau.; Family Record of Mr. John 
F. Stoddard, St. George, S. C. Says: Record taken from my grandparents' 
Bible, now in my possession. Grandfather and many others buried Mag- 
nolia Cemetery, Charleston, S. C. M.S.S.