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Benjamin Hollingsworth 1820–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1820

Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: Mar 1859

Death Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States

Father: Elias III

Mother: Mahala Sheriff

Spouse(s): Martha Martin, Mary Hollingsworth

Children(s): Sarah Hollingsworth, Martha Hollingsworth, Mary Hollingsworth, Michael Hollingsworth, Lou Hollingsworth, Elias Hollingsworth, Asa Hollingsworth, Mahalla Hollinsworth

The story of Benjamin Hollingsworth began in 1820 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States. In 1820, Benjamin Hollingsworth resided in Pendleton, South Carolina, USA. Benjamin Hollingsworth married Martha Margaret Patsy Martin, Mary Hollingsworth, and had children including Asa Hollingsworth, Elias Hollingsworth, Lou Ella Hollingsworth, Mahalla Hollinsworth, Martha Lucinda Mattie Hollingsworth, Mary Jane Hollingsworth, Michael Hollingsworth, Sarah E Hollingsworth. Benjamin Hollingsworth passed away in 1859 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Hollingsworth began in 1820 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Hollingsworth resided in Pendleton, South Carolina, USA.
  • Benjamin Hollingsworth married Martha Margaret Patsy Martin, Mary Hollingsworth, and had children including Asa Hollingsworth, Elias Hollingsworth, Lou Ella Hollingsworth, Mahalla Hollinsworth, Martha Lucinda Mattie Hollingsworth, Mary Jane Hollingsworth, Michael Hollingsworth, Sarah E Hollingsworth.
  • Benjamin Hollingsworth passed away in 1859 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elias III
1795–1876
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
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Mahala Sheriff
1797–1850
Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Martha Martin
1817–1879
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Mary Hollingsworth
1858–1900
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Sarah Hollingsworth
1852–1937
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Martha Hollingsworth
1856–1898
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina
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Mary Hollingsworth
1845–1921
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina
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Michael Hollingsworth
1847–
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina
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Lou Hollingsworth
1868–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Elias Hollingsworth
1843–1921
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina
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Asa Hollingsworth
1849–1860
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
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Mahalla Hollinsworth
1848–1931
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Benjamin Hollingsworth's Ancestors

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Benjamin Hollingsworth
1820–1859
Birth Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Elias C Hollingsworth III
1795–1876
Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
Mahala Sheriff
1797–1850
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William Hollingsworth
1776–1816
Newberry, South Carolina
Elizabeth Davis
1799–1880
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
George (Thomas) Sheriff
1760–1810
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Jugalina Posey
1774–1850
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
William Hollingsworth
1730–1809
Hugh Davis
1765–1802
Rachel Hembree
1774–1835
William Posey
1730–1787
Mildred Farr
1735–1788
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hollingsworth
1707–1751
Barbara Shewin
1713–1751
Richard Farr
1710–1758
Hannah Green
1717–1765

Benjamin Hollingsworth's Descendants

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Benjamin Hollingsworth (1820–Mar 1859) m. Martha (Margaret 'Patsy') Martin (1817–abt 1879) m. Mary Hollingsworth (Jan 1858–aft 1900)
  1. 1. Sarah (E) Hollingsworth 1852–1937 m. Samuel (Robert (Bob)) Nix 1863–1921
    1. 1. Benjamin (Spencer) Nix 1881–1929 m. Mamie (Leona) Knight 1874–1933
      1. 1. Hazel (Leona) Nix 1914–1987 m. George (Franklin) Morgan 1911–1983
        1. 1. Jennie (Delores (Dee)) Morgan 1935–2002 m. James (Earle) Smith 1933–2017
        2. 2. William (George) Morgan 1945–2008
      2. 2. Roosevelt ((Velt)) Nix 1902–1966
      3. 3. Elpie ((Shorty)) Nix 1904–1969 m. Alfred (C) Bryson 1902–1984
        1. 1. Wallace (Clinton (Worm) Bryson) . 1924–1995 m. Vearl Lindsay 1925–2005
        2. 2. William (Kenneth (Ken)) Bryson 1942–2016
      4. 4. Altie ((Boots)) Nix 1907–1993 m. James (Wade) Miller 1908–1949
        1. 1. Doris (Katherine) Miller 1929–2005 m. J. (C. Mann) Jr 1929–1989
        2. 2. Bobbie (Jean) Miller 1931–1993 m. Robert (L.) Hester 1930–2004
      5. 5. William (Benjamin (Bub)) Nix 1910–1965 m. Louise Christopher 1913–1985
        1. 1. William (B Nix) Jr. 1930–1930
    2. 2. Robert ("Marvin") Nix 1887–1955 m. Evie Carter 1888–1943 m. Lula Griffin 1901–
      1. 1. Joe (Earl) Nix 1924–1995
      2. 2. Robert (Marvin Nix) Jr 1918–1971
      3. 3. Nellie (Frances) Nix 1916–1992
      4. 4. Elbert (Henry) Nix 1911–1998
      5. 5. Mary (P) Nix 1924–1924
      6. 6. Myrtle (Faye) Nix 1912–
    3. 3. Richard ("Lee") Nix 1884–1957
    4. 4. Martha ("Maude") Nix 1878–1934
  2. 2. Martha (Lucinda "Mattie") Hollingsworth 1856–1898
  3. 3. Mary (Jane) Hollingsworth 1845–1921
  4. 4. Michael Hollingsworth 1847–
  5. 5. Lou (Ella) Hollingsworth 1868–
  6. 6. Elias Hollingsworth 1843–1921
  7. 7. Asa Hollingsworth 1849–1860
  8. 8. Mahalla Hollinsworth 1848–1931

Benjamin Hollingsworth's Timeline

10 Records

1820
1820
Birth of Benjamin Hollingsworth in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1820
7 Aug 1820
Benjamin Hollingsworth resided here in Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
1821
Jul 1821
Age 1
Birth of Benjamin Hollingsworth in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1850
15 Sep 1850
Age 30
Benjamin Hollingsworth resided here in Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1859
Mar 1859
Age 39
Death of Benjamin Hollingsworth in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 40
Benjamin Hollingsworth resided here in Regiment 5, Arnolds Mills, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Regiment 5, Arnolds Mills, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Benjamin Hollingsworth resided here in Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Benjamin Hollingsworth resided here in Paris Mountain, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Paris Mountain, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 80
Benjamin Hollingsworth resided here in Paris Mountain, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Paris Mountain, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1905
1905
Age 85
Death of Benjamin Hollingsworth in South Carolina
South Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1821
    Event Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of South Carolina; Catalog Name: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Foug
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paris Mountain, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1231; Page: 396B; Enumeration District: 097
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paris Mountain, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1530; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0045
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Eastern Division, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: 857; Page: 520b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Pendleton, South Carolina; Page: 225; NARA Roll: M33_120; Image: 290

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1850
    Event Place: Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Copies of Nonpopulation Census Schedules; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Eastern Division, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: 857; Page: 520b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Regiment 5, Arnolds Mills, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Paris Mountain, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paris Mountain, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1231; Page: 396B; Enumeration District: 097

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Paris Mountain, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paris Mountain, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1530; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0045

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1792-1911; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Union County); Probate Place: Union, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1859
    Event Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1792-1911; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Union County); Probate Place: Union, South Carolina
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