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Daniel Murdoch Bethune 1845–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Feb 1845

Birth Location: Bethune, Kershaw, SC

Death Date: 12 Oct 1915

Death Location: Scotch Cemetery, Bethune, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA

Father: Daniel Bethune

Mother: Christian McCaskill

Spouse(s): Esther McCaskill, Mary Bethune

Children(s): Mary Bethune, Margaret Bethune, Esther Bethune, Sarah Bethune, Allen Bethune, Daniel Bethune, Bradley Bethune, Robert Bethune, John Bethune

In 1845, Daniel Murdoch Bethune entered the world in Bethune, Kershaw, SC, born to Daniel Bethune And Christian Mccaskill. In 1850, Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided in Kershaw, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. Daniel Murdoch Bethune married Esther Catherine Kate Mccaskill, Mary Bethune, and had children including Allen Thomas Bethune, Bradley Alexander Bethune, Daniel Malcolm Bethune, Esther Catherine Kate Bethune, John Paschal Bethune, Margaret Elizabeth Bethune, Mary Hudson Bethune, Robert Murdoch Bethune, Sarah Elizabeth Sallie Bethune. Daniel Murdoch Bethune passed away in 1915 in Scotch Cemetery, Bethune, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Daniel Murdoch Bethune entered the world in Bethune, Kershaw, SC, born to Daniel Bethune And Christian Mccaskill.
  • In 1850, Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided in Kershaw, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.
  • Daniel Murdoch Bethune married Esther Catherine Kate Mccaskill, Mary Bethune, and had children including Allen Thomas Bethune, Bradley Alexander Bethune, Daniel Malcolm Bethune, Esther Catherine Kate Bethune, John Paschal Bethune, Margaret Elizabeth Bethune, Mary Hudson Bethune, Robert Murdoch Bethune, Sarah Elizabeth Sallie Bethune.
  • Daniel Murdoch Bethune passed away in 1915 in Scotch Cemetery, Bethune, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Bethune
1799–1883
Birth Location: Montgomery Co., North Carolina, USA
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Christian McCaskill
1810–1888
Birth Location: Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland
CM

Spouses(s)

Esther McCaskill
1848–1879
Birth Location: Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA
EM
Mary Bethune
1860–1927
Birth Location: South Carolina
MB

Children(s)

Mary Bethune
1872–1955
Birth Location: Lynchwood, Kershaw District, South Carolina, United States
MB
Margaret Bethune
1875–1957
Birth Location: Lynchwood, Kershaw District, South Carolina, USA
MB
Esther Bethune
1879–1960
Birth Location: Lynchwood, Kershaw District, South Carolina, United States
EB
Sarah Bethune
1870–1939
Birth Location: Lynchwood, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
SB
Allen Bethune
1876–1959
Birth Location: Lynchwood, Kershaw District,
AB
Daniel Bethune
1868–1940
Birth Location: Bethune, Kershaw District, South Carolina, USA
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Bradley Bethune
1891–1913
Birth Location: South Carolina
BB
Robert Bethune
1893–1968
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
RB
John Bethune
1895–1956
Birth Location: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
JB

Daniel Bethune's Ancestors

Self
Daniel Bethune
1845–1915
Birth Place: Bethune, Kershaw, SC
Parents
Daniel Bethune
1799–1883
Montgomery Co., North Carolina, USA
Christian McCaskill
1810–1888
Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland
Grandparents
Neill Bethune
1773–1815
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Nancy Nicalson
1770–
Scotland
Allen McCASKILL
1768–1832
Isle of Skye, Inverness, Scotland
Nancy Cristholm
1774–1859
Mingenish, Isle of Skye, Iverness In The Highlands Of, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Angus Bethune
1735–
Christian Macleod
1730–1830
Kenneth McCaskill
1780–1798
Sarah
1746–1863
John McCaskill
1748–1835
Flora Cristholm
1750–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Angus Bethune
1718–1781
Christian Campbell
1696–1784
Finlay McCaskill
1710–1769
Sarah McLeod
1704–1743
Margaret Morrison
1732–
John McCaskill
1754–1845
Catherine Campbell
1734–
Allen McCaskill
1727–1788
Margaret Morrison
1732–

Daniel Bethune's Descendants

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Daniel (Murdoch) Bethune (20 Feb 1845–12 Oct 1915) m. Esther (Catherine "Kate") McCaskill (24 Apr 1848–30 Jan 1879) m. Mary Bethune (Abt. 1860–1927)
  1. 1. Mary (Hudson) Bethune 1872–1955 m. Daniel (Thomas) Yarbrough 1868–1955
    1. 1. Kate (Yarbrough) Johnston 1899–1976 m. Jasper (Beedle) Johnston 1889–1988
      1. 1. Mary (Lou) Johnston 1926– m. Clarence (M) Richards 1923–2013
      2. 2. Katherine (Elizabeth) Johnston 1925–2016 m. Arthur (Aubrey Wright) Jr 1918–2018
    2. 2. Leonard (Murdoch) Yarbrough 1892–1944 m. Roma McDonald 1889–1965
      1. 1. Miriam Yarborough 1913–1979
      2. 2. Margaret (Delma) Yarbrough 1917–2001
      3. 3. Betty Yarborough 1926–
    3. 3. Carrie (Louise) Yarbrough 1904–1997 m. Hugh Witherspoon 1878–1977
    4. 4. Margaret (Mabel) Yarbrough 1894–1978 m. Rev. (Robert Newton) Marion 1882–1920
      1. 1. Robbie (Newton) Marion 1920–1993 m. Nelson (Boyd O'Bryan) Sr 1912–1964
  2. 2. Margaret (Elizabeth) Bethune 1875–1957
  3. 3. Esther (Catherine "Kate") Bethune 1879–1960 m. Rev. (Aughtery McDowell) McNaull 1867–1913
    1. 1. Mary Mcnaull 1903–
    2. 2. A (L) Mcnaull 1906–
    3. 3. Aughtry (Bethune) McNaull 1907–1947
    4. 4. Daniel (M) McNaull 1909–1997
    5. 5. Jimmie McNaull 1900–1900
  4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth "Sallie") Bethune 1870–1939 m. John (Angus) McCaskill 1870–1936
    1. 1. Esther (McCaskill) Terry 1893–1990
    2. 2. Mae (McCaskill) King 1890–1995
    3. 3. Ralph McCaskill 1897–1981
    4. 4. James (Bethune) McCaskill 1895–1914
    5. 5. Kathleen (Nancy McCaskill) Richards 1901–2000
  5. 5. Allen (Thomas) Bethune 1876–1959 m. Eva (A) Ross 1882–
    1. 1. Thomas (Crowell Bethune) Sr. 1907–1980 m. Dorothy Johnson 1907–1999
      1. 1. Thomas (Crowell Bethune) Jr 1941–2011
    2. 2. Frances (Esther) Bethune 1904–1995
    3. 3. James (M) Bethune 1916–1981 m. Ruby Doggette 1916–1996
    4. 4. Ernest (E) Bethune 1917–1995
    5. 5. Annie (May) Bethune 1909–1962 m. Orien (Ray) Parris 1908–1995
    6. 6. Jake Bethune 1902–
    7. 7. Eddins Bethune 1918–
    8. 8. Marjorie (Elizabeth) Bethune 1921–1925
  6. 6. Daniel (Malcolm) Bethune 1868–1940 m. Emma (Jane) Thomas 1872–1953
    1. 1. Janie (Kate) Bethune 1898–1987
    2. 2. Thornwell (Faye) Bethune 1912–
    3. 3. Mary (Lucille) Bethune 1909–1983
    4. 4. Margaret (Elizabeth "Bessie") Bethune 1900–1991
    5. 5. Malcom Bethune 1901–1986
    6. 6. Sallie (Louise) Bethune 1904–1983
    7. 7. Mary Bethune-Hucks 1908–1994
  7. 7. Bradley (Alexander) Bethune 1891–1913
  8. 8. Robert (Murdoch) Bethune 1893–1968
  9. 9. John (Paschal) Bethune 1895–1956 m. Katherine (Eva) Bethune 1895–1979

Daniel Bethune's Timeline

15 Records

1845
20 Feb 1845
Birth of Daniel Murdoch Bethune in Lynchwood, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Lynchwood, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
1845
20 Feb 1845
Birth of Daniel Murdoch Bethune in Bethune, Kershaw, SC
Bethune, Kershaw, SC
1850
1850
Age 5
Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided here in Kershaw, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Kershaw, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
1859
19 Oct 1859
Age 14
Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided here in Lynchwood, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Lynchwood, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 15
Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided here in Division 4, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Division 4, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 15
Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided here in Division 4, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Division 4, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 25
Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided here in Calvary, Clarendon, South Carolina, United States
Calvary, Clarendon, South Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 25
Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided here in Privateer, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
Privateer, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 55
Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided here in Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
1900
1900
Age 55
Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided here in Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided here in Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
1910
1910
Age 65
Daniel Murdoch Bethune resided here in Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
1915
12 Oct 1915
Age 70
Death of Daniel Murdoch Bethune in Bethune, Kershaw District, South Carolina, United States
Bethune, Kershaw District, South Carolina, United States
1915
12 Oct 1915
Age 70
Death of Daniel Murdoch Bethune in Bountiful, Davis
Bountiful, Davis
1915
12 Oct 1915
Age 70
Death of Daniel Murdoch Bethune in Bountiful, Davis
Bountiful, Davis

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1845
    Event Place: Lynchwood, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1845; Birth city: Bethune; Birth state: SC
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Calvary, Clarendon, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1491; Page: 395A; Image: 315; Family History Library Film: 552990
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 4, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1221; Page: 121; Image: 245; Family History Library Film: 805221
    [5] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 1532; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1241532
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1463; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375476
    [8] Virginia, Death Records
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1845
    Event Place: Bethune, Kershaw, SC
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 4, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1221; Page: 121; Image: 245; Family History Library Film: 805221
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 1532; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1241532
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1463; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375476
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1845; Birth city: Bethune; Birth state: SC
    [5] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Privateer, Sumter, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1509; Page: 152A; Image: 310; Family History Library Film: 553008

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Kershaw, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Kershaw, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 854; Page: 109a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1859
    Event Place: Lynchwood, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 4, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 4, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1221; Page: 121; Image: 245; Family History Library Film: 805221

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 4, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 4, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1221; Page: 121; Image: 245; Family History Library Film: 805221

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Calvary, Clarendon, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Calvary, Clarendon, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1491; Page: 395A; Image: 315; Family History Library Film: 552990

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Privateer, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Privateer, Sumter, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1509; Page: 152A; Image: 310; Family History Library Film: 553008

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 1532; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1241532

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 1532; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1241532

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1463; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375476

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1463; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375476

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 October 1915
    Event Place: Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Richland County, South Carolina, Obituary Index
    [2] Web: Columbia, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1892-1994

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Manning, Clarendon, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Calvary, Clarendon, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1491; Page: 395A; Image: 315; Family History Library Film: 552990

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1915
    Event Place: Bethune, Kershaw District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Richland County, South Carolina, Obituary Index
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1845; Birth city: Bethune; Birth state: SC
    [4] Web: Columbia, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1892-1994
    [5] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012
    [6] Virginia, Death Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1915
    Event Place: Bountiful, Davis
    Record Source:
    [1] Richland County, South Carolina, Obituary Index
    [2] Web: Columbia, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1892-1994
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1845; Birth city: Bethune; Birth state: SC
    [4] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1915
    Event Place: Bountiful, Davis
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1845; Birth city: Bethune; Birth state: SC

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethune, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Scotch Cemetery, Bethune, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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