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~1867 Land Deed~Fred Rivers to Isaac J. Rivers

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 an 1867 Land Deed between Fred [C.] Rivers and His Son Isaac J. Rivers. ¹

Transcription:

Fred Rivers to Isaac J. Rivers, Deed

State of South Carolina}
     Know all men by these presents, that I Frederick Rivers of the District of Chesterfield and State aforesaid; for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to me paid by Isaac Rivers of the same District and State aforesaid, have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell and release unto the said Isaac J. Rivers that piece, parcel and tract of land situate lying & being in the District of Chesterfield on the North side of Indian Creek beginning at a Pine 3Xn and running N. W. 70 [degrees] 22.75 [Chs] W Sapafras stakes 3Xo thence S. W. 20 [degrees] 31.50  [chs] W stake 3Xo(black gum grove) thence S. E. 70 [degrees] 38 [chs] to Stake 3Xn----S. Gum thence N. W. 4 [degrees] 33 chains to the beginning containing ninety-five acres more or less which said tract of land was conveyed by me the said Fredrick Rivers by Deed bearing date about the twenty-fifth of January AD 1859, which Deed has since been destroyed by General Sherman's Army in their March through this State in the year 1865. The plat herein attached is a survey made by Wm. L. Robeson, DS for the above tract of lands, which fully sets forth the metes, marks & boundaries &c reference being thereunto had will more fully appear. 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 Isaac J. Rivers, his heirs, and assigns forever. And I do hereby bind myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators to warrant and forever defend the said premises unto the said Isaac J. Rivers, his heirs and assigned from and against myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and against all person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. Witness my hand and seal this fifteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven + in the Ninety First year of American Independence..
Signed, Sealed and delivered                                                 Fredrick X Rivers {LS}
In the presence of the word "and" on 19th line                                his mark:
From top of first page being inserted
Before signing.
W. A. Mulloy
H Craig, Jr.

State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County}
     Personally appeared before me W. A. Mulloy and made oath that he saw the above named Fredrick Rivers sign, seal and as his act and deed deliver the within written deed, and that he and H. Craig, Jr.  witnessed the execution thereof.
Sworn before me                                         W. A. Mulloy
3rd December 1875
     T. F. Mulloy
         Clk

State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County}
I Thomas F. Mulloy Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that Mrs. Sarah Ann Rivers, the wife of the within named Frederick Rivers 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, renounce, release and forever relinquish unto the within named Isaac J. Rivers his heirs and assigns, all her interest and estate and also all her rights and claims of Dower of, in or to all and singular the premises within mentioned and released. Given under my hand and seal, this 3rd day of December Anno Domino 1875.
T. F. Mulloy {LS}                                                  Sarah Ann X Rivers
Clk                                                                                      her mark

Land Plat

South Carolina}
Chesterfield District}
The above Plat is a correct copy of Survey made by me the Fourth Monday in January 1859 the same including the Residence of Isaac J. Rivers on the North Side of Indian Creek and purchased from his Father Frederick Rivers. See the Deed for the same. Given under my hand and seal this 25th January 1859.
                             W. L. Robeson
                             D L G C

            Recorded 8th December 1875
             Original Dlv to W. J. Rivers

Frederick C. Rivers, b. 13 May 1800, was a son of Isaac Rivers and Nancy Parker. He married Sarah Ann Hurst about 1828. Sarah Ann  Hurst b. 28 February 1811 was a daughter of Phillip Hurst and his wife Elizabeth [LNU]. 

Frederick and Sarah reared a large family of 16 children; 7 sons and 9 daughters.

Isaac J. Rivers was the second born son of Frederick and Sarah and their fourth child. In 1867 when this land transaction took place; Frederick was 67 years of age and Isaac was 33 years old.



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[1] Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Deed Book 8: pages 755 + 756, Fred Rivers to Isaac J. Rivers, Deed; Register of Deeds, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Chesterfield County SC~Estate Folder #372 – Frederick C. Rivers

This on-going series of posting, appears 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 overlooked this valuable resources if you are looking for ancestors in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Today we will be looking at the following Estate folder:

Folder #372

Frederick C. Rivers

The estate folder begins at image 1153 of 1383. There are 27 images within the estate folder. (images 1153-1180) ¹

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-NQ95-FY?cc=1911928&wc=MPPR-PTP%3A190567401%2C190561002%2C190567402%2C190904401

Frederick C. Rivers passed away in 24 June 1878 having lost his beloved wife, Sarah Ann Hurst, back in September 1877. He was 79 years old.

Frederick and Sarah left a large family of  approximately 13 children.  

Frederick and Sarah's son William James Rivers petitioned the Court for administration of the estate.


Transcription:
State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County} In the Probate Court
Ex Parte
W. J. Rivers } Petition for Letters Administration
To W. J. Hanna, Judge of probate
This petition of W. J. Rivers respectfully shows_
1. That Frederick Rivers off the County and Sate aforesaid departed this life, intestate, on the 24^th day of June A. D. 1878.
2. That said intestate left a small personal estate supposed to be o f the value of Two Hundred and fifty-dollars.
3. That said intestate was the father of your petitioner.
Wherefore your Petitioner prays that letters of administration be grants him on said estate and your petitioner will ever pray &c.
                                                            W. J. Rivers

William James Rivers, the oldest son, was granted Letters of administration on the estate.
On 24 August 1878, J. W. McBride, D. R. Davis and Repsey Tucker were appointed by the Courts to appraise the personal estate of Frederick C. Rivers.

The estate inventory and purchasers of the various items is very interesting. Buyers consisted of children and local friends and family.

The most interesting nugget in this probate folder is the date of death of 24 June 1878. I wonder where the Oct 1879 engraved on the Tombstone came from?

Photo Courtesy of Julious Burr

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[1] "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-NQ95-FY?cc=1911928&wc=MPPR-PTP%3A190567401%2C190561002%2C190567402%2C190904401 : 21 May 2014), Chesterfield > Probate Court, Estate records > 1865-1927 > Cases 0331-0383 > image 1153 of 1383; county courthouses, South Carolina, and South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.

Amanuensis Monday~Dower Release

 
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 posting is Dower release of a Land Deed between Frederick Rivers and Malachi J. Rivers. [Father to Son]. The original; Land Deed , dated December 6, 1867 is recorded  Chesterfield County Deed Book 1, page 241. Frederick Rivers, the father, sold his son, Malachi 100 acres of land for two hundred dollars.¹ 

The bottom of the Deed Book 1, page 241 is annotated with:
Dower recorded 8th Dec. 1875 in Book No. 4, Pages 754-755
Recorded 25th May 1868
Original Delivered to Malachi J. Rivers

Fred Rivers to M. J. Rivers Dower
State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield County} I. T. F. Mulloy, Clk of the Court of Common Pleas & General Sessions do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that Mrs. Sarah Ann [Hurst] Rivers wife of the within named Frederick Rivers 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 renounce, release and forever relinquish unto the within named Malachi J. Rivers his heirs and assigns, all her interest and estate and also all her rights and claims of Dower of, in or to all and singular the premises within mentioned and released.
Given under my hand and seal, this 3^rd day of December Anno Domino 1875.
T. F. Mulloy {LS}                                  Sarah Ann X Rivers
Clk                                                                     her mark
Deed Recorded 25^th May 1868 Recorded 8^th December 1875
In Book W1, Page 241,242 Original Del’v to M. J. Rivers ²

Parties mentioned in the above Land Deed are all family members. Frederick Rivers is Frederick C. Rivers, b. 13 May 1800; d. 24 June 1878; his wife Sarah Ann [Hurst] Rivers, b.  28 Feb 1811; d. 18 Sept. 1877 and their son, Malachi J. Rivers, b. 20 Aug 1842; d. 24 Apr 1904.

This is an excellent document for showing the value of land deeds in your genealogical research.
 
 




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[1] Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Deed Book 1: page 241, Frederick Rivers, Senr. To Malachi J. Rivers Deed 100 Acres; Register of Deeds, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
[2] Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Deed Book 4: Pages 754-755, Fred Rivers to M. J. Rivers Dower; Register of Deeds, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.