Author: Irma Lewis Jenkins
Publisher: Infinity Pub
ISBN: 9780741440174
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
The history of a family has been chronicled from the time of the arrival in Charles Town, South Carolina in 1684 of the progenitor, David Davis from Wales,. The written and oral history, lend a unique insight into the evolution of this American saga with its intertwining of European and African lives. By 1794 the fourth generation of Davises had settled in Fairfield County, South Carolina, where Thomas Davis and his sons accumulated slaves and extensive land holdings that, at one time, exceeded more than 3,000 acres. The story gives a vivid picture of their lives, marriages, and children.
The Davises of Fairfield County, S.C.
Author: Irma Lewis Jenkins
Publisher: Infinity Pub
ISBN: 9780741440174
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
The history of a family has been chronicled from the time of the arrival in Charles Town, South Carolina in 1684 of the progenitor, David Davis from Wales,. The written and oral history, lend a unique insight into the evolution of this American saga with its intertwining of European and African lives. By 1794 the fourth generation of Davises had settled in Fairfield County, South Carolina, where Thomas Davis and his sons accumulated slaves and extensive land holdings that, at one time, exceeded more than 3,000 acres. The story gives a vivid picture of their lives, marriages, and children.
Publisher: Infinity Pub
ISBN: 9780741440174
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
The history of a family has been chronicled from the time of the arrival in Charles Town, South Carolina in 1684 of the progenitor, David Davis from Wales,. The written and oral history, lend a unique insight into the evolution of this American saga with its intertwining of European and African lives. By 1794 the fourth generation of Davises had settled in Fairfield County, South Carolina, where Thomas Davis and his sons accumulated slaves and extensive land holdings that, at one time, exceeded more than 3,000 acres. The story gives a vivid picture of their lives, marriages, and children.
Legendary Locals of Fairfield County, South Carolina
Author: Virginia Schafer
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467100382
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Local legend says that Marquis Charles Cornwallis, Revolutionary War hero, rode into this area and declared, "How fair are these hills" and thus, Fairfield County was born. Fairfield County is a unique blend of tradition, culture, and history. Freedom-seekers, farmers, and religious folks came from the northern trails, while many aristocrats and plantation owners traveled from the coast. These citizens bred a unique and proud folk ranging from sturdy military men who protected their land during the American Revolution and the Civil War to educators who started well-known educational institutions and produced prominent military men and politicians who forever changed the world. Fairfield County is also known for its culture and music. Many recognized beauty queens, artists, musicians, and sports figures hail from this midland region of South Carolina.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467100382
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Local legend says that Marquis Charles Cornwallis, Revolutionary War hero, rode into this area and declared, "How fair are these hills" and thus, Fairfield County was born. Fairfield County is a unique blend of tradition, culture, and history. Freedom-seekers, farmers, and religious folks came from the northern trails, while many aristocrats and plantation owners traveled from the coast. These citizens bred a unique and proud folk ranging from sturdy military men who protected their land during the American Revolution and the Civil War to educators who started well-known educational institutions and produced prominent military men and politicians who forever changed the world. Fairfield County is also known for its culture and music. Many recognized beauty queens, artists, musicians, and sports figures hail from this midland region of South Carolina.
History of Fairfield County
Author: William Ederington
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5875714298
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5875714298
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Mills' Atlas
Author: Robert Mills
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This reprint edition of MILLS' ATLAS has an especially prepared history and introduction to these maps as well as considerable history about Robert Mills, the man and architect, prepared be Mr. Gene Waddell, formerly Director of the South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston. These maps, originally 23 29 in size, have been conveniently reduced in size to 11 17 and folded to fit into an exquisitely gold-stamped simulated leather cover for book shelf or coffee table. The Districts for which maps are included are: Abbeville, Barnwell, Beaufort, Charleston, Chesterfield, Chester, Colleton, Darlington, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Georgetown, Horry, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens, Lexington, Marion, Marlborough, Newberry, Orangeburg, Pendleton, Richland, Spartanburg, Sumter, Union, Williamsburg and York.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This reprint edition of MILLS' ATLAS has an especially prepared history and introduction to these maps as well as considerable history about Robert Mills, the man and architect, prepared be Mr. Gene Waddell, formerly Director of the South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston. These maps, originally 23 29 in size, have been conveniently reduced in size to 11 17 and folded to fit into an exquisitely gold-stamped simulated leather cover for book shelf or coffee table. The Districts for which maps are included are: Abbeville, Barnwell, Beaufort, Charleston, Chesterfield, Chester, Colleton, Darlington, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Georgetown, Horry, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens, Lexington, Marion, Marlborough, Newberry, Orangeburg, Pendleton, Richland, Spartanburg, Sumter, Union, Williamsburg and York.
History of Fairfield County, South Carolina
Author: William Ederington
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015659674
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015659674
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The National Register of Historic Places
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Historic buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Historic buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
National Register of Historic Places, 1966-1994
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891332541
Category : Historic buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
Lists buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts that possess historical significance as defined by the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, in every state.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891332541
Category : Historic buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
Lists buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts that possess historical significance as defined by the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, in every state.
The Georgians
Author: Jeannette Holland Austin
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN: 0806310812
Category : Georgia
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
"This is a collection of 283 genealogies which I have compiled over a period of twenty years as a professional genealogist. ... While I have dealt with some of Oglethorpe's settlers, the vast majority of the genealogies included in this collection deal with Georgians who descend from settlers from other states."--Note to the Reader.
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN: 0806310812
Category : Georgia
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
"This is a collection of 283 genealogies which I have compiled over a period of twenty years as a professional genealogist. ... While I have dealt with some of Oglethorpe's settlers, the vast majority of the genealogies included in this collection deal with Georgians who descend from settlers from other states."--Note to the Reader.
Year Book
Author: Sons of the American Revolution. Kentucky Society
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kentucky
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kentucky
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
The Pritchard Family History
Author: Emily Pritchard Cary
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description