Tag: Lewis Morris

Griffith James (bef. 1725? – 1795) of Washington County, Maryland, and Pendleton District, South Carolina: Some Unresolved Questions re: Origins

August 1, 2026

Or, Subtitled: “Thomas Leonard, second son of Robert Leonard, married Hannah James, of Maryland, who tradition says was a cousin of Anthony Wayne” In my initial posting starting my series about Griffith James (bef. 1725? – 1795) of Washington County, Maryland, and Pendleton District, South Carolina, I alluded to some things I had previously thought … More Griffith James (bef. 1725? – 1795) of Washington County, Maryland, and Pendleton District, South Carolina: Some Unresolved Questions re: Origins

Children of Mary Calhoun (abt. 1743-1805) and Samuel Kerr of Abbeville County, South Carolina — John Kerr (abt. 1766 – aft. 1819)

January 31, 2024

Or, Subtitled: “A relatively prosperous merchant, variously listed as a hatter, general merchant, and even grain inspector” As the previous posting discussing Mary Calhoun (abt. 1743-1805), daughter of Ezekiel Calhoun and Jane/Jean Ewing and wife of Samuel Kerr, states, the will that Mary made in Abbeville County, South Carolina, on 21 January 1805 names the … More Children of Mary Calhoun (abt. 1743-1805) and Samuel Kerr of Abbeville County, South Carolina — John Kerr (abt. 1766 – aft. 1819)