Places – Descendants of Rebellion

One need only dig up all the early Barnwell County, South Carolina, Stallings records to conclude that there must be a close familial connection between Jesse Stallings and Josiah Stallings. Are they father and son? Brothers? Cousins? Uncle and nephew? Let’s start with estimating when they were born to narrow it down. You can read

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Jesse Stallings, Sr. and Jr.?

North Carolina, South Carolina, Stallings / sherriecork

From Franklin County, NC, to Barnwell County, SC What about that Jesse Stallings from Franklin County, North Carolina anyway? On May 29, 1761 John Anthony received a grant of 383 acres of land in Granville County, NC. After county boundary changes, this land was located in Franklin County.[1] On May 7, 1762, Jesse Stallings purchased

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Women’s Property Rights in Early America

South Carolina / sherriecork

What’s up with women and land ownership you ask? It’s complicated.

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Barnwell County Plats

South Carolina / sherriecork

Barnwell County plats are available on the FamilySearch.org website. As with the deeds, which are also available (see my blog post), review can be tedious because the index and plats are not searchable by name. The information below will help you find what you’re looking for more quickly.

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A Legacy of Murder – Part 2

South Carolina, Stallings / sherriecork

In 1889, James J. Stallings’ youngest son Isaac Stallings was bludgeoned to death after an argument with his neighbor.[1]

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