It‘s Family Time~Samuel and Sarah Ann Hurst Boatwright

Samuel Boatwright was born on 5 Aug 1832, a son of Lewis Boatwright, Jr. and Elizabeth Rebecca Davis. He was the fourth of eight children born to Lewis and Elizabeth.

Samuel Boatwright married Sarah Ann Hurst  about 1851 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. This date is based on the birth of their first born, a son named William Manley Boatwright with a date of birth of 13 December 1852.

Sarah Ann Hurst, daughter of Isaac Hurst and Henrietta Rivers, was born on 10 Mar 1826 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. Samuel was a farmer just as most others during this time period.  Their family was small compared to others during this era consisting of 3 sons and 2 daughters.

Samuel Boatwright and Sarah Ann Hurst had the following children:

        i.    William Manley "Billy" Boatwright, born 13 Dec 1852, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Julia Ann Davis, abt 1870; married Lottie May Williams, 7 Jul 1912, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Susan Davis, 15 Sep 1920, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; died 23 Jun 1937, Gulledge Twsp.,Anson Co.,NC.
         ii.    John Calvin "Cally" Boatwright, born abt 1855, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Henrietta E. Hurst; married Elizabeth Mary Montgomery, abt 1896; died 25 Aug 1938, Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida.
         iii.    Nancy Elizabeth Boatwright, born 1858, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married John W. Therrell; died bef 8 Aug 1876, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
        iv.    Isaac James "Ikey" Boatwright, born Mar 1860, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Mary Jane Lampley, abt 1894; died 1 Sep 1928, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
         v.    Mary Lucinda "Cindy" Boatwright, born 1862, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Repsey Edward Tucker; died 19 Jul 1918, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

Note: Nancy Elizabeth and John W. Therrell

Chesterfield County SC_Deed Book 5, page 103
J. W. Therrell to W. M. Boatwright Deed
State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County}
Know all men by these presents that I John W. Therrell of said County and State, for and in consideration of one dollars to me in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged paid by William M. Boatwright of said County and state, have granted, bargained, sold and released and do hereby grant, bargain, sell , release and quit claim to the said William M. Boatwright all the right, title, interest, claim and demand which I have now, or may hereafter have either in possession or expectancy of, in or to any share part or portion of the estate, both real and personal of the Estate of the late Samuel Boatwright deceased, which I may have acquired through my late wife Nancy E. (The daughter of said Samuel) either of the real or personal estate. [Dated 8 August 1876]

Samuel  Boatwright died on 19 Feb 1863 at the age of 30 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Probate Folder 80 documents the dispersal of Samuel's Estate.

Sarah Ann Hurst Boatwright died on 28 Aug 1910 at the age of 84 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. Sarah Ann left a Will and Probate Folder 1141 documents the dispersal of Sarah's Estate.

Samuel and Sarah Ann Boatwright are buried in the Boatwright Family Cemetery, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Samuel Boatwright is my 1st Cousin 4 times removed.






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    1. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey; Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995, page 1071. Tombstone of Samuel Boatwright; 5 August 1832–19 February 1863, Boatwright Cemetery, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
     2. 1850 U S Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page 177B, Line 31, Dwelling 1214, Family 1214, Household of  Lewis BOATWRIGHT; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 November 2011); citing  National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
     3. Land Deed - Lewis Boatwright to Samuel Boatwright; 15 April 1854; Deed Book #1; Page(s) 47-48; Register of Deeds; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, SC; 3 June 2000.
     4. 1860 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, mortality schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, page 137B, Line 5,, Dwelling 615, Family 614; Samuel BOATWRIGHT,, Household of Samuel BOATWRIGHT; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 6 July 2012); citing  National Archives Microfilm MRT573_2197.
     5. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://findagrave.com : accessed  22 April 2012); Memorial page for Samuel Boatwright; (5 August 1832–19 February 1863); Find a Grave memorial # 83583111, Citing Boatwright Family Cemetery; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.
     6. "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ : viewed 22 April 2012), Probate Folder #80, "Samuel Boatwright," image 367 of 482.
     7. Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Chesterfield County Estate Records, Estate #1141 - Sarah Ann Boatwright (18 October 1909), Last Testament & Will, Book 2, page 167, 1 March 1904; South Carolina State Archives, Columbia, South Carolina  | www.familysearch.com.
     8. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Sarah Ann Hurst Boatwright (10 March 1826–8 June 1910), Memorial # 83583139.

Amanuensis Monday~Land Deed, Isaac Hurst + Others to J. B. Douglass

Amanuensis Monday is a genealogy blogging theme. It was started by John Newmark who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog.

His definition of Amanuensis is:
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.

Today’s subject is ta Chesterfield County, SC Land Deed between Isaac Hurst + Others to J. B. Douglass.¹


Isaac Hurst, 1804-30 Sep 1884, was twice married. His first wife, Henrietta Rivers, passed away on 15 Aug 1865 after 40 years of marriage at the age of 60.

After her death, Isaac remarried to a young lady 20 years his junior named Sarah Ann “Sallie” [LNU]. The maiden named of Isaac Hurst second wife remained a mystery for many years until the below Land Deed was discovered.

Case in point, as late as June 2014 I did not know Sarah Ann‘s maiden name as indicated by my post on 6 June 2014.

https://carolinafamilyroots.blogspot.com/2014/06/second-family-of-isaac-hurst-b-1804.html

This Chesterfield County Land Deed (1:388) proves that Isaac Hurst (1804-1884) married Sarah Ann McNair after the death of Henrietta Rivers.




Isaac Hurst + Others to J. B. Douglass Deed
 
State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County}
                 Know all men by these presents that we Isaac Hurst and his wife Sarah Ann, Mary Ann McNair Neil C. McNair, Mary Ann Douglass, Harriett E. Sellers, Eliza Jane McNair, Sarah Ellen McNair and Margaret Emeline McNair all of the State and County aforesaid for and in consideration of Two Hundred and fifty Dollars to the said Isaac Hurst and his wife Sarah Ann paid by James B. Douglass which sum of money we agree shall be taken as an advancement to the said Sarah Ann Hurst and her said husband from the Estate of the late Neill McNair (deceased) have granted, bargained, Sold and released any by these presents do grant bargain Sell and release unto the said James B. Douglass all that tract and parcel of land on which D. A. McNair resided in his lifetime Situate lying and being in the County and State aforesaid on the waters of North Bear Creek bounded by lands of Estate of Neil McNair (dead) Henry Johnson Isaac F. Swiney, P. W. Massey, Phillip Hurst and lands of Neill McNair containing one hundred acres more or less together with all and Singular the rights members, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging or in any wise incident or appertaining To have and to hold all and Singular the said premises unto the said James B. Douglass his heirs and assigns forever. And we do hereby bind ourselves to warrant and forever defend all and Singular the said premises unto the said James B. Douglas his heirs and assign against ourselves our heirs and all other persons lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seal this the 3rd day of December A. D. 1868.
Third, fourth and fifth lines}                Isaac X his mark Hurst {seal}
Striken out and “bind ourselves to”}   Sarah A. Hurst {seal}
On Second page inserted}                    Mary A. McNair {seal}
before Signing.}                                   N.C. McNair {seal}                     
Signed, Sealed and delivered}             M. A. Douglas {seal}
In presence of }                                    H. E. Sellers {seal}
M. J. Hough}                                        E. J. McNair {seal}
H. Craig, Jr.}                                         S. E. McNair {seal}
                                                              M. E. McNair {seal}

{U. S. Stamp amounting to}
{Fifty Cents properly canceled}

The State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County}
                                 I, Rolin Kite one of the Magistrate in and for the County of Chesterfield and State aforesaid do certify unto all whom it may concern that Sarah Ann Hurst wife of the within named Isaac Hurst did this day appear before me and upon being privately and Separately examined by me did declare that she does freely voluntarily and without any compulsion dread or fear of any person or persons whomsoever release and forever relinquish unto the within named James B., Douglas his heirs and assigns all her interest and Estate and also all her right and claim of Dower and of inheritance in and to all and Singular the premises within mentioned and released and that her said renunciation and release of her Inheritances was positively and Bona Fide executed at least seven days before the day on which this certificate is made to wit the day of the date of the within Deed of release in the execution of which she hath and doth declare is aforesaid that she did in manner aforesaid from her husband as aforesaid. Given under my hand and seal this the 11th day of Dec. Anno Domini 1868.
                                                                                                Sarah A. Hurst
{LS} Rolin Kite
Magistrate
 
The State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County}
                                 Personally appeared before me H. Craig, Jr. and made oath that he saw the above named Isaac Hurst, Sarah A. Hurst, Mary A. McNair, N. C. McNair, M. A. Douglas, H. E. Sellers, E. J. McNair, S. E. McNair, [M. E.] McNair sign seal and as their act and deed deliver the foregoing Deed and that M. J. Hough with himself witnessed the execution thereof.
Sworn to before me                                                                H. Craig, Jr.                 
20 March 1869
T. F. Mulloy
Clk.

Recorded 21st March 1869

Orig’l  Dlv. To J. B. Douglas

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[1] Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Deed Book 3: pages 388 and 389, Isaac Hurst + Others to J. B. Douglass Deed; 3 December 1868, Register of Deeds, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Chesterfield County SC Estates~Estate Folder #212–Isaac Hurst, Jr.

This is a new series of posting, appearing every Sunday, on selected Estate Folders from the Estate files of Chesterfield County. No known estates exist for the period before the Civil War. They were destroyed with the burning of the Courthouse. There are a few “Equity Records” in the State Archives. Do not overlook this valuable resources if you are looking for ancestors in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Today we will be looking at the following Estate folders:

Folder #212
Isaac Hurst, Jr.

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-NQ9D-YP?i=1301&cc=1911928

This estate folder begins at image #1302 and ends with image #1306. (images 1302-1306)

Probate Folder 212 labeled Isaac Hurst is the probate file of Isaac Hurst, Jr. son of Isaac Hurst and Henrietta Rivers. Isaac Hurst Jr. was born 15 January 1837 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
 
Isaac was wounded at Secessionville, James Island, SC on 15 June 1862 and died at home. His tombstone, in the Hurst Family Cemetery, shows that he died on 2 July 1862 never recovering from his wounds.

Photo Courtesy of Julious Burr

Probate Folder #212:
His probate folder consists of 5 pages including the cover page. The other 4 pages contains a list of personal items owned by Isaac and the buyers at his estate auction/liquidation. His personal items were all purchased by close and extended family members.









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[1] Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Probate Files & Loose papers, Isaac Hurst Jr.; digital images, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org: viewed 2 June 1915); Estate Folder #212.
[2] "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-NQ9D-YP?cc=1911928&wc=MPPR-VZ9%3A190567401%2C190561002%2C190567402%2C190708501 : 21 May 2014), Chesterfield > Probate Court, Estate records > 1865-1927 > image 1302 of 1550; county courthouses, South Carolina, and South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.

Tombstone Tuesday~Lauretta Hurst

Lauretta Hurst

b. 1831

d. 8 August 1863

bu. Hurst Family Cemetery

Photo Courtesy of Julious Burr

Lauretta Hurst was born about 1831, a daughter of  Isaac Hurst and Henrietta “Ritta”  Rivers. Lauretta was the third born of eight children; 4 sons and 4 daughters. 

Lauretta Hurst married George R. Boatwright about 1852; their first born, a daughter named Elizabeth R. was born in 1853. They would go on the have a family of six children; 4 daughters and 2 sons.

Lauretta died 8 August 1863, approximately one year after the birth of their sixth child.  George remained a widower  until his death on 9 April 1894. George and Lauretta are buried in the Hurst  Family Cemetery, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.¹



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[1] Tombstone, Hurst Family Cemetery - Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 June 2012); Memorial page for Lauretta Hurst Boatwright; (about 1831–8 August 1863); Find a Grave memorial # 43479036, Citing Hurst Family Cemetery; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.

Tombstone Tuesday~Isaac Hurst

Isaac Hurst

b. 1804

d. 30 Sept 1884

bu. Hurst Cemetery

Photo Courtesy of Julious Burr

In the 1850 Census, Isaac Hurst reported that he was 46 years of age making his birth year to be 1804. The tombstone above shows that he died at, age 74, Thus a birth year of 1810. The tombstone also shows that he died on 31 September 1884 and we all know that September only has 30 days.^{1 2}

Isaac Hurst was twice married. He married fist, Henrietta “Ritta” Rivers abt 1825 thus providing support for an 1804 birth year. This marriage year is based on the birth of their first child, Sarah Ann on 10 March 1826.  Isaac & Ritta had 8 children, 4 sons and 4 daughters. She died  15 Aug 1865 at age 60. ^{3 4}

Isaac next married Sarah Ann “Sally” (LNU) about 1865/66. One daughter was born to this union. Isaac died on 30 September 1884 and Sally died  3 April 1892. ^{5 6 7}









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[1] 1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page 174A, Line 20, Dwelling #1162, Family 1162, Household of Isaac HURST; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 29 August 2011); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
[2] Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 August 2011); Memorial page for Isaac Hurst; (1804 - Sep. 31, 1884); Find a Grave memorial # 43479105, Citing Hurst Family Cemetery; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.
[3]1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page 174A, Line 20, Dwelling #1162, Family 1162, Household of Isaac HURST; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 29 August 2011); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
[4] 1860 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page 137A, Line 35, Dwelling #613, Family 613, Household of Isaac HURST; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 29 August 2011); citing National Archives Microfilm M653_1217.
[5] 1880 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) #5, Page 321C; Line 11, Dwelling 186, Family 186, Household of Isaac HURST; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 29 August 2011); citing National Archive Microfilm T9, Roll 1225.
[6] Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 August 2011); Memorial page for Isaac Hurst; (1804 - Sep. 31, 1884); Find a Grave memorial # 43479105, Citing Hurst Family Cemetery; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
[7] James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey; Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995, page 1119. Tombstone of Henrietta Hurst; 1805–15 August 1865, OLD Hurst Cemetery, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Military Monday~Two Isaac Hurst

Sometimes the resources we are exposed to can be confusing and add more doubt than certainty to our research. Case in point is Isaac Hurst of Chesterfield County, South Carolina.  

In pre-civil war Chesterfield County there were two young men by the name of Isaac Hurst, who were born at such a time that they would be of age to serve when the Civil War began in 1861. 

www.ancestry.com

Those two men were:

• Isaac F. Hurst, age 33, son of William & Nancy Rivers Hurst.
• Isaac Hurst, age 35, son of Isaac & Henrietta Rivers Hurst.

We know that neither of these two men survived the Civil War. So we have two men and our task is to determine when, where and how each of these men died?

We start by looking at Civil War resources to determine what happened to these two men. But, first let’s take a quick look on FindAGrave. 

FindAGrave reveals tombstones for both of our men:

• Find A Grave Memorial# 43479224 – Isaac Hurst
• Find A Grave Memorial#30006251 – Isaac F. Hurst

Isaac Hurst
Find A Grave Memorial# 43479224 ¹
This memorial shows that Isaac Hurst son of Isaac & Henrietta Rivers Hurst was: 
Birth: Jan. 15, 1837
Death: Jul. 2, 1862
Wounded June 15, 1862 at Secessionville, James Island, S.C. from which he never recovered.
Fold3.com ²
Isaac Hurst appears on a list of casualties, of Smith’s Battalion, in the engagement at Sucessionville, S. C. , June 16, 1862.  
http://www.fold3.com/image/259306628/
Broken Fortunes, page 173, ³
Shows that Isaac Hurst, Private, Co. B, 9th SCVI Bn., died 25 June 1862 at Sucessionville, Died of Wounds.
So we have a conflict; his tombstone shows that Isaac died 2 July 1862; Broken Fortunes shows a death date of 25 June 1862. 
A U.S., Confederate Army Casualty Lists and Reports, 1861-1865 shows Isaac Hurst was severely wounded on June 19, 1862. ⁴


It unclear whether Isaac Hurst died 25 June 1862 or 2 July 1862.


Isaac F. Hurst
Find A Grave Memorial# 30006251 ⁵
Birth: 1837
Death: Oct. 4, 1862

Died at home at age 27 of wounds received in Civil War. Private 4th Regiment South Carolina Cavalry Company A (Craig's)CSA. Formerly served as Co. A,. 12th Battalion South Carolina Cavalry
Company A, 12th SCVCB, died of disease 04 October 1862 at Georgetown, South Carolina,
Fold3.com
Pvt. Isaac F. Hurst died 4 October 1862⁶
http://www.fold3.com/image/#20|66894526
Company A, 12th SCVCav., ⁷http://www.fold3.com/image/20/66894520/
Broken Fortunes, page 173 ⁸
Died while serving in Civil War. Broken Fortunes, Randolph W. Kirkland, Jr., The SC Historical Society, Charleston, SC, 1995, Page 173.  Source: Pvt. Isaac F. Hurst, age 27, was a member of Craig's CO 4th SC CAV CSA. He enlisted 26 December 1861, at Cheraw, SC, and died on 4 Oct. 1862.


In my research there is no doubt that Isaac F. Hurst son of William and Nancy Rivers Hurst died 4 October 1862, at home, from wounds received in the Civil War. There is doubt as to the date of death for Isaac Hurst son of Isaac & Henrietta Rivers Hurst; but we know he died at Sucessionville, of wounds received in battle.

One more mystery.
Then in the book “Broken Fortunes” we have one additional Isaac Hurst that died in the Civil War from South Carolina.


Broken Fortunes, page 173 ⁹
This book shows an Isaac Hurst, age 27, Private, 4th SCVC, died 15 May 1864 at home, died of Disease. The age of this Isaac Hurst matches the age of Isaac F. Hurst but the death dates are different. The 4th SCV was primarily made up of men from the Chesterfield area of Cheraw; yet, only 2 known Isaac Hurst perished in the Civil War. There is no Isaac Hurst listed with the 4th Cav on Fold3.com.

So who is Isaac Hurst, age 27, Private, 4th SCVC, died 15 May 1864 at home, died of Disease?




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[1] Find A Grave Memorial# 43479224
[2] http://www.fold3.com/image/259306628/
[3] Randolph W. Kirkland Jr., Broken Fortunes: South Carolina Soldiers, Sailors and Citizens Who Died in the Service of Their Country and State in the War for Southern Independence, 1861-1865 (Columbia, South Carolina: University of South Carolina, 1997), page 173.
[4] Records of the Adjutant and Inspector General's Department, "U.S., Confederate Army Casualty Lists and Reports, 1861-1865," digital images, Ancestry, Ancestry.com (Http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 7 June 2014), Military Engagement at Secessionville, James Island, South Carolina; citing Microfilm publication M836, 7 rolls. ARC ID: 653994; Isaac Hurst.
[5] Find A Grave Memorial#30006251
[6] http://www.fold3.com/image/#20|66894526
[7] http://www.fold3.com/image/20/66894520/
[8] Randolph W. Kirkland Jr., Broken Fortunes: South Carolina Soldiers, Sailors and Citizens Who Died in the Service of Their Country and State in the War for Southern Independence, 1861-1865 (Columbia, South Carolina: University of South Carolina, 1997), page 173.
[9] Ibid.

Military Monday~Civil War Causality Report–Isaac Hurst

Isaac Hurst
Birth: Jan. 15, 1837
Death: Jul. 2, 1862
Wounded June 15, 1862 at Secessionville, James Island, S.C. from which he never recovered.¹

Isaac was the son of Isaac Hurst (1804-1884) and Henrietta Rivers (1805-1865).

                                                                                                                           95
                                                                                     Secessionville, James Island
                                                                                                          June 19, 1862
The Col Lamar—
The following is a correct list of the causalities in my command in the engagement of 15 inst.

Company A Capt Smart

Killed None Wounded Seriously – Privates Henry Cooper
And Alexander Brown – Wounded Slightly – Sergt. W. T. Smith
Lieut T Sarvis and Privates Wm Russ and F. M.
Jordan were captured on Picket

Company B Capt, Evans

Killed Private Duncan Deas
Wounded Seriously Sergt W. L. McFarland (since died)
Private Jesse Pierce - Slightly Privates R. D. Moore
Jno. R. Threat – and Isaac Hurst

Company C Capt Davis

Killed None Wounded Seriously Privates Wm. Cole
and Thos Driggers - Slightly Privates Lemard Oxendien -
Corporal John Roller arm shot off

Company D Capt Best

Killed – Private J. T. Alford – and J. H. Lay
Wounded Seriously 1^st Lieut J. G. Beaty - Slightly - Privates
S. Jones and M. Stalvey –

Company F Capt Carter

Killed None – Wounded Seriously Private C. C. Anderson –
Slightly Corporal S. F. Sandebury and
Privates W. D. Rollins and J. E. P. Hickson

Company G Capt Graham

Killed None Wounded Seriously Privates L. Stricklen
And Wm Eliot – Slightly Orderly Sergt John H.
Williamson and Private J. W. Fripps

Recapitulation

Killed 3 – Since died 1 - Wounded 22
Captured 3 -- Total 29
                                                                                       Your Obt Servt
                                                                                       A. D. Smith
                                                                                       Lt Col Cdb Smiths’ Battn’ ²





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[1] Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 6 June 2014); Memorial page for Isaac HURST; (15 January 1837–2 July 1862); Find a Grave memorial # 43479224, Citing Hurst Family Cemetery; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.

[2] Records of the Adjutant and Inspector General's Department, "U.S., Confederate Army Casualty Lists and Reports, 1861-1865," digital images, Ancestry, Ancestry.com (Http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 7 June 2014), Military Engagement at Secessionville, James Island, South Carolina; citing Microfilm publication M836, 7 rolls. ARC ID: 653994; Isaac Hurst. <http://goo.gl/0E9N7I>

Second Family of Isaac Hurst, b. 1804

It no surprise to any active researcher to find data on allied families while researching our direct lines. So over the years we collect this data and one day we may reach out and do some research on that line. Such is the case with one of several Isaac Hursts in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Until this past week, I had not actively researched Isaac Hurst and his family. However, over the years I had collected data that shows that Isaac Hurst, was born in 1804 and died 30 September 1884. Isaac was twice married; his 1st wife was Henrietta “Ritta” Rivers and his 2nd wife was Sarah Ann “Sally . (LNU). His 1st marriage resulted in 8 children based on census data. His second marriage bore  what was thought to be two additional children; but, is actually one child, a daughter.  

Isaac Hurst and Henrietta Rivers had the following children:
i. Sarah Ann Hurst, born 10 Mar 1826; Samuel Boatwright.
ii. William Monroe Hurst, born 25 Dec 1828; married Mary E. Powell.
iii. Lauretta Hurst, born 1831; married George R. Boatwright.
iv. Isaac Hurst, born on 15 Jan 1837.
v. Nancy J. Hurst, born 20 May 1838; married William Alfred Davis.
vi. Phillip James Hurst, born 22 Jan 1840; married Mary Ann Gainey.
vii. Polly Hurst, born in 1841.
viii. Jacob Hurst, born in 1843.

Isaac Hurst and Sarah Ann had the following children:
i. Nora Hurst was born about 1868.
ii. Mary C. Hurst, born Jun 1870; married James W. Douglass.

The 1880 Chesterfield County Census is the last census in which Isaac Hurst appears. It shows Isaac, age 79, with his 2nd wife, Sally and their daughter - Nora Hurst.¹ 




This is a good start but lets take a look at my favorite record set – The County Probate Files.
In the Chesterfield County Probate files we find that Probate Folder #493 is for Isaac Hurst and it turns out to be quite interesting.²

The major surprise in this folder was Isaac Hurst Will and it’s contents. The will made no mention of his first family, no mention of his current wife and a legacy was only left to his daughter. His daughter, Nora, in the 1880 census turns out to be – Christain McNona Hurst, aka Nora. ³





Transcription of Isaac Hurst Will ⁴

State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County}
In the name of God Amen – I Isaac Hurst of the County and State aforesaid, being of sound mind, and memory and understanding, do make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last Will and testament in manner and form following – viz –
I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter Christian McNona Hurst, one tract or parcel of land, lying and being in said County of Chesterfield, on the waters of Deep creek, known as the Rainey place, containing one Hundred and fifteen acres more or lefs [less], bounded by lands of Samuel Sellers, Clement Griggs, Dr. McBride Estate land, the Pruit land and others, it being a tract of land purchased by me from Edward Mulloy, to her, her heirs, and afsigns forever – and also Two Cows and calves to her, her heirs and afsigns-
I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint David Douglafs Executor of this my last will and testament.
In witnefs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty eight day of August Anno Domino one thousand eight hundred and seventy five -
Signed, Sealed, published & declared}
By the Testator as&for his last will &}               Isaac X(his mark) Hurst {seal}
Testament in our presence who at his}
request have witnesfed the same}
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After, thoroughly researching this family it’s clear that Mary C. Hurst and Nora Hurst ARE NOT  two distinct individuals but is the only child born to Isaac Hurst and his second wife, Sarah Ann and that her given name is Christian McNona Hurst. The daughter who married James W. Douglass.

Rationale:
If there had been two daughters born, both would have been listed in the 1880 census.
Two, The Will only names one Child – Christian McNona Hurst. If there had been two children they would have been named in the WILL. Why the wife is not named is unknown. She passed away in April 1892.⁵

In subsequent Census James W. Douglass wife is listed as:
1900 – Manona Douglass ⁶
1910 – Mary C. Douglas ⁷
1920 – Mary C. M. Douglas ⁸





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[1] 1880 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) #5, Page 321C; Line 11, Dwelling 186, Family 186, Household of Isaac HURST; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 29 August 2011); citing National Archive Microfilm T9, Roll 1225.
[2] "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19388-17508-65?cc=1911928&wc=MPPB-C68:190567401,190561002,190567402,191054401 : accessed 05 Jun 2014), Chesterfield > Probate Court, Estate records > 1865-1927 > Cases 0470-0553A > image 499 of 1550.
[3] Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Probate Files & Loose papers, Isaac HURST; digital images, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org: viewed 1 June 1014); Probate File #493, Image 505.
1. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 August 2011); Memorial page for Isaac Hurst; (1804 - Sep. 31, 1884); Find a Grave memorial # 43479105, Citing Hurst Family Cemetery; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 August 2011); Memorial page for Sarah Ann Hurst; (25 January 1824–3 April 1892); Find a Grave memorial # 43479165, Citing Hurst Family Cemetery; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.
[6] 1900 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 0020, Page: 2B/74(stamped); Line 71, Dwelling 34, Family 34, Household of James W DOUGLASS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : viewed 1 June 2014); citing National Archives Microfilm T623_1523.
[7] 1910 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 0036, Page 20A/123 (stamped); Line 30, Dwelling 346, Family 349, Household of James W DOUGLAS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : viewed 1 June 2014); citing National Archives Microfilm  T624_1455.
[8]  1920 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 39, Page: 5A/130 (stamped); Line 23, Dwelling 76, Family 81, Household of James W DOUGLAS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : viewed 1 June 2014); citing National Archives Microfilm T625_1690.