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Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman 1813–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jan 1813

Birth Location: Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: after 1870

Death Location: Berkeley, South Carolina, USA

Father: Asa Lyman

Mother: Charity Burt

Spouse(s): Allen Smith

Children(s): Isabella Smith, Seneth Smith, Hugh Smith, Sarah Smith, Leonora Smith, Mary Smith, Simpson None, John Smith, Allen Smith, Celia Smith, Hugh Smith, Allen Smith, Mary SMITH, Celia Smith, Sarah Smith, John Smith

Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman was born in 1813 in Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Asa Lyman And Charity Burt. In 1820, Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman resided in St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina, . In 1830, Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman resided in St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina, . Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman married Allen B Smith, and had children including Allen Alfred Smith, Benjamin Francis Smith, Celia Ceily Ann Smith, Hugh Brown Hughey Smith, Isabella Elizabeth Smith, John James Smith, Leonora Smith, Mary Elizabeth Smith, Mary Smith, Sarah Jane Smith, Sarah Smith, Seneth E Smith, Simpson, William Smith. Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman passed away in 1870 in Berkeley, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman was born in 1813 in Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Asa Lyman And Charity Burt.
  • In 1820, Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman resided in St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina, .
  • In 1830, Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman resided in St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina, .
  • Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman married Allen B Smith, and had children including Allen Alfred Smith, Benjamin Francis Smith, Celia Ceily Ann Smith, Hugh Brown Hughey Smith, Isabella Elizabeth Smith, John James Smith, Leonora Smith, Mary Elizabeth Smith, Mary Smith, Sarah Jane Smith, Sarah Smith, Seneth E Smith, Simpson, William Smith.
  • Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman passed away in 1870 in Berkeley, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Asa Lyman
1778–1839
Birth Location: Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
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Charity Burt
1783–1832
Birth Location: Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Allen Smith
1805–1860
Birth Location: Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
AS

Children(s)

Isabella Smith
1849–1927
Birth Location: St James Goose Creek Parish, Charleston, South Carolina
IS
Seneth Smith
1834–1916
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
SS
Hugh Smith
1830–1916
Birth Location: Union County, South Carolina, USA
HS
Sarah Smith
1846–
Birth Location: St James Goose Creek Parish, Charleston, South Carolina
SS
Leonora Smith
1827–
Birth Location: St James Goose Creek Parish, Charleston, South Carolina
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Mary Smith
1836–
Birth Location: St James Goose Creek, Berkeley, South Carolina, USA
MS
Simpson None
1832–
Birth Location: –
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John Smith
1843–1911
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
JS
Allen Smith
1838–1929
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
AS
Celia Smith
1845–1929
Birth Location: Cross, Berkeley, South Carolina, USA
CS
Hugh Smith
1830–1929
Birth Location: South Carolina
HS
Allen Smith
1838–1929
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
AS
Mary SMITH
1836–
Birth Location: St James Goose Creek, Berkeley, South Carolina, USA
MS
Celia Smith
1845–1929
Birth Location: St James Goose Creek Parish, Charleston, South Carolina
CS
Sarah Smith
1846–
Birth Location: St James Goose Creek Parish, Charleston, South Carolina
SS
John Smith
1843–1911
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
JS

Dorcas Lyman's Ancestors

Self
Dorcas Lyman
1813–1870
Birth Place: Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Asa Lyman
1778–1839
Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Charity Burt
1783–1832
Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Lyman
1732–1811
Northfield, Massachusetts, USA
Martha Hannum
1736–1814
Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Samuel Burt
1759–1822
Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Charity Pomeroy
1757–1838
Southampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Lyman
1704–1777
Sarah Harmon
1702–1738
Eleazer Hannum
1707–1789
Martha Root
1710–1740
Samuel Sr
1715–1799
HANNAH KING
1717–1792
Captain Pomeroy
1734–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Lyman
1655–1727
Abigail Holton
1675–1714
Nathaniel Harmon
1653–1712
Mary Skinner
1667–1730
John Hannum
1676–1727
ELIZABETH (Hammons)
1677–1709
Hope Root
1675–1750
Sarah Wright
1678–1747
David Burt
1691–1754
Sarah PHELPS
1695–1768
Samuel King
1693–1737
Caleb Pomeroy
1707–1783
Thankful1710 Pomeroy
1710–1783

Dorcas Lyman's Descendants

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Dorcas ("Darkie") Lyman (15 Jan 1813–after 1870) m. Allen (B.) Smith (1805–Bef. 1860)
  1. 1. Isabella (Elizabeth) Smith 1849–1927 m. Irving Clark 1850–1917
    1. 1. Silas Clark 1890–1961 m. Rilla Grooms 1878–1992 m. Seana Clark 1881–1972
      1. 1. Manson Clark 1920–1971 m. Thelma (Etta) Clark-Knowlen 1936–1980
        1. 1. Keith Advertisement –2006
      2. 2. Susan (Sussie) Clark 1904–1981
      3. 3. James (I 'Jack' Clark) Sr 1906–1959
      4. 4. Maggie Clark 1907–
      5. 5. Carrie Clarke 1910–1966 m. George (Washington) Grooms 1911–1968 m. Wattie (L) Simmons 1873–1940
        1. 1. Aleen Simmons 1932–1984 m. Melvin (John) Hennings 1926–1997 m. Maynard Anderson 1934–2005
        2. 2. Scharline Grooms 1948–1948
      6. 6. George Clark 1912–1989
      7. 7. Susan (Sussie) Clark 1904–1980
      8. 8. James Clark 1906–
      9. 9. Maggie Clark 1907–1993
      10. 10. George Clark 1912–
      11. 11. Robert (Allen 'Bob') Clark 1925–2001
      12. 12. Joseph (Allen 'Joe') Clark 1932–2000
      13. 13. Ernest (Clark) Sr 1937–2002 m. Gertie (Bell) Woodard 1937–2010
      14. 14. Paul Clark 1926–
      15. 15. Ray Clark 1914–1995
      16. 16. Dora Clark 1913–
      17. 17. Lillian Clark 1922–
      18. 18. Jennie Charls 1935–2018 m. Milton Grimes 1922–1970 m. Horace (Clifford) Gaylord 1943–2017
    2. 2. Shuler Clark 1872–1930
    3. 3. JOSEPH (ALLEN "JOE") CLARK 1875–1940 m. Hannah (Catherine) Teal 1881–1920 m. Hannah Clark 1884–1948
      1. 1. Hampton Clark 1904–1968 m. Geneva (Varner) Clark 1905–1975
        1. 1. Joseph (Hampton) Clark 1929–1998
        2. 2. Robbie (Bob) Clark 1934–2012
        3. 3. Melvin (Eliajah) Clark 1932–1998
        4. 4. Hampton (Clark) Jr 1926–1961
        5. 5. Richmond (Alvin) Clark 1947–1993
      2. 2. Henry Clark 1901–1979
      3. 3. Edath Scott 1918–1971
        1. 1. Hannah Scott 1934–2002
      4. 4. Abe (Allen Clark) Sr 1912–1955
        1. 1. Abe (Allen) Clark 1946–1982
      5. 5. Charlie Clark 1914–1996
      6. 6. Sidney (Wilford) Clark 1908–1983 m. Hannah Clark 1884–1948
      7. 7. Fred Clark 1907–
      8. 8. Elizabeth (Lizzie Clark) Dangerfield 1903–1992
      9. 9. Marie (Clark) Riddle 1909–1982
      10. 10. Florine Clark 1915–1969
      11. 11. Sidney (Clark) Jr 1937–1999
      12. 12. Elizabeth (Lizzie Clark) 2c2r 1902–1992
      13. 13. Charlie (Carl) Clark 1913–1996
      14. 14. CHARLIE CLARK 1913–1996
      15. 15. CHARLIE CLARK 1913–1996
    4. 4. Aaron Clark 1878–
    5. 5. John (Marion) Clark 1880–1933 m. Ella (Isadore) Clark 1890–1966
      1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Smoak 1912–1997 m. Tommie (Lee) Smoak 1916–1998
        1. 1. Thomas (Lee) Smoak 1936–1938
        2. 2. David (Louis Smoak) Sr 1939–2021
      2. 2. Matthew (David) Clark 1908–1974
        1. 1. Harry (Lee) Clark 1938–2010
      3. 3. Annie (Clark) Bazzle 1914–1983
      4. 4. Ermel (Nellie) Clark 1919–
      5. 5. Curtis Clark 1917–1991
      6. 6. Russell (Marion) Clark 1922–1979
      7. 7. Johnnie (Marion) Clark 1909–1942
        1. 1. Johnny (Marion Clark) III 1933–2001 m. Patricia (Ann "Patsy") Kight 1937–2004
      8. 8. Herbert (Lewis) Clark 1930–1990
      9. 9. John (Clark) 2c2r 1906–
      10. 10. Cecil (Horace Clark) 2c2r 1921–1978
      11. 11. Grace (Clark 2c2r) Bosdell 1926–2013
      12. 12. Marion (Eugene Clark) 2c2r 1931–1931
      13. 13. Hazel (Marie Clark 2c2r) Bishop 1918–2005
      14. 14. William (Sims Clark) 2c2r 1925–1998
      15. 15. Mathew Clark 1910–
    6. 6. Edward Clark 1884–1928
    7. 7. Shuler Clark 1874–1914 m. James Mizzell 1847–1916
      1. 1. Paul Mizzell 1899–1996
      2. 2. Silas Mizell 1902–1925
      3. 3. Malisa Mizell 1896–1981
      4. 4. Martha Mizell 1907–1946
      5. 5. Leroy (F) Mizzell 1904–1982
      6. 6. Jasper (D) Mizell 1902–1953
      7. 7. Eddie Mizzell 1910–1985
    8. 8. Hannah (Catherine) Teal 1881–1920 m. JOSEPH (ALLEN "JOE") CLARK 1875–1940
    9. 9. Manson (Irvin) Clark 1889–1961
    10. 10. Joseph Clark(e) 1883–1931
    11. 11. Edward Clark 1884–
    12. 12. John (Marion) Clark 1880–1933
    13. 13. Aaron Clark 1878–1933
    14. 14. Edward (Ellis) Clark 1884–1928
    15. 15. Hannah Clark 1884–1948 m. JOSEPH (ALLEN "JOE") CLARK 1875–1940 m. Sidney (Wilford) Clark 1908–1983 m. Sidney (J) Clark 1910–1985
      1. 1. Sidney (J) Clark 1910–1985 m. Hannah Clark 1884–1948
      2. 2. SIDNEY CLARK 1937–1999
  2. 2. Seneth (E.) Smith 1834–1916
  3. 3. Hugh (Brown "Hughey") Smith 1830–1916
  4. 4. Sarah (Jane) Smith 1846–
  5. 5. Leonora Smith 1827–
  6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Smith 1836–
  7. 7. Simpson 1832–
  8. 8. John (James) Smith 1843–1911
  9. 9. Allen (Alfred) Smith 1838–1929
  10. 10. Celia ("Ceily" Ann) Smith 1845–1929
  11. 11. Hugh (Brown "Hughey") Smith 1830–1929
  12. 12. Allen (Alfred) Smith 1838–1929
  13. 13. Mary SMITH 1836–
  14. 14. Celia ("Ceily" Ann) Smith 1845–1929
  15. 15. Sarah Smith 1846–
  16. 16. John (James) Smith 1843–1911

Dorcas Lyman's Timeline

9 Records

1813
15 Jan 1813
Birth of Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman in Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
1820
1820
Age 7
Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman resided here in St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 17
Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman resided here in St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 27
Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman resided here in St James Goose Creek Parish, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
St James Goose Creek Parish, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1850
13 Dec 1850
Age 37
Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman resided here in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman resided here in St James Goose Creek Parish, Mount Holly, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
St James Goose Creek Parish, Mount Holly, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 57
Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman resided here in St James Goose Creek, Oakley, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
St James Goose Creek, Oakley, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1870
after 1870
Age 57
Death of Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman in Berkeley, South Carolina, USA
Berkeley, South Carolina, USA
1895
25 December 1895
Age 82
Death of Dorcas "Darkie" Lyman in Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1813
    Event Place: Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina; Page: 94; NARA Roll: M33_119; Image: 202

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 170; Page: 159; Family History Library Film: 0022504

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: St James Goose Creek Parish, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: St James Goose Creek Parish, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: 509; Page: 159; Family History Library Film: 0022508

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1850
    Event Place: Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Orangeburg, South Carolina; Archive Collection Number: AD260; Roll: 2; Page: 371; Line: 3; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: St James Goose Creek Parish, Mount Holly, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: St James Goose Creek Parish, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1215; Page: 137; Family History Library Film: 805215

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: St James Goose Creek, Oakley, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: St James Goose Creek, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1488; Page: 108A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 December 1895
    Event Place: Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: after 1870
    Event Place: Berkeley, South Carolina, USA
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