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William Haywood Nicholson 1825 – 1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 October 1825

Birth Location: Ft. Mill, York, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: after 6 June 1900

Death Location: York County, South Carolina, United States

Father: William Nicholson

Mother: Mary Huddleston

Spouse(s): Martha Stowe, Martha Nicholson

Children(s): William Nicholson, William Nicholson, Calvin Nicholson, Martha Nicholson, Martha Nicholson, James Nicholson, James Nicholson, James Nicholson, James Nicholson, Walter Nicholson, Walter Nicholson, Minnie Nicholson, Minnie Nicholson, Estelle Nicholson, Dixie Nicholson, Charles Nicholson, Charles Nicholson, Butler Nicholson, Butler Nicholson, Margaret Nicholson, Margaret Nicholson, Lee Nicholson, Eva Nicholson, Belle Nicholson, Eva Nicholson, William Nicholson, Calvin Nicholson, James Nicholson, Walter Nicholson, Minnie Nicholson, Estelle Nicholson, Charles Nicholson, Butler Nicholson

In 1825, William Haywood Nicholson entered the world in Ft. Mill, York, South Carolina, United States, born to William Nicholson and Mary Traylor Huddleston. In 1870, William Haywood Nicholson resided in Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA. In 1880, William Haywood Nicholson resided in Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA. William Haywood Nicholson married Martha Hannah Stowe, Martha Nicholson, and had children including William Herbert Nicholson, William Herbert Nicholson, Calvin Watson (Scott) Nicholson, Martha Cornelia Nicholson, Martha " Mattie " Cornella Nicholson, James Nicholson, James Randolph Nicholson, James Randolph Nicholson, James Randolph Nicholson, Walter Stowe Nicholson, Walter Stowe Nicholson, Minnie H Nicholson, Minnie H Nicholson, Estelle Dixie Nicholson, Dixie Estelle (MURDERED) Nicholson, Charles Beach Nicholson, Charles Beach Nicholson, Butler Austin Nicholson, Butler Austin Nicholson, Margaret Elizabeth Nicholson, Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Nicholson, Lee Nicholson, Eva Lee Nicholson, Belle A Nicholson, Eva Lee Nicholson, William Herbert Nicholson, Calvin Watson (Scott) Nicholson, James Randolph Nicholson, Walter Stowe Nicholson, Minnie H Nicholson, Estelle Dixie Nicholson, Charles Beach Nicholson, Butler Austin Nicholson. William Haywood Nicholson passed away in 1900 in York County, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1825, William Haywood Nicholson entered the world in Ft. Mill, York, South Carolina, United States, born to William Nicholson and Mary Traylor Huddleston.
  • In 1870, William Haywood Nicholson resided in Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, William Haywood Nicholson resided in Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA.
  • William Haywood Nicholson married Martha Hannah Stowe, Martha Nicholson, and had children including William Herbert Nicholson, William Herbert Nicholson, Calvin Watson (Scott) Nicholson, Martha Cornelia Nicholson, Martha " Mattie " Cornella Nicholson, James Nicholson, James Randolph Nicholson, James Randolph Nicholson, James Randolph Nicholson, Walter Stowe Nicholson, Walter Stowe Nicholson, Minnie H Nicholson, Minnie H Nicholson, Estelle Dixie Nicholson, Dixie Estelle (MURDERED) Nicholson, Charles Beach Nicholson, Charles Beach Nicholson, Butler Austin Nicholson, Butler Austin Nicholson, Margaret Elizabeth Nicholson, Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Nicholson, Lee Nicholson, Eva Lee Nicholson, Belle A Nicholson, Eva Lee Nicholson, William Herbert Nicholson, Calvin Watson (Scott) Nicholson, James Randolph Nicholson, Walter Stowe Nicholson, Minnie H Nicholson, Estelle Dixie Nicholson, Charles Beach Nicholson, Butler Austin Nicholson.
  • William Haywood Nicholson passed away in 1900 in York County, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Nicholson
1783 – 1814
Birth Location: Pasquotank Co., N.C.
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Mary Huddleston
1797 – 1827
Birth Location: Warren, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Martha Stowe
1843 – 1919
Birth Location: Mecklenberg Co., N.C.
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Martha Nicholson
1842 –
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Children(s)

William Nicholson
1863 –
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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William Nicholson
1863 –
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Calvin Nicholson
1866 – 1939
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Martha Nicholson
1867 – 1950
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Martha Nicholson
1867 – 1950
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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James Nicholson
1868 – 1869
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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James Nicholson
1870 – 1961
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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James Nicholson
1870 – 1961
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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James Nicholson
1868 – 1869
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Walter Nicholson
1871 – 1960
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Walter Nicholson
1871 – 1960
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Minnie Nicholson
1874 – 1971
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Minnie Nicholson
1873 – 1971
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Estelle Nicholson
1874 – 1916
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Dixie Nicholson
1874 – 1916
Birth Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
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Charles Nicholson
1877 – 1961
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Charles Nicholson
1877 – 1961
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Butler Nicholson
1879 – 1942
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Butler Nicholson
1879 – 1942
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Margaret Nicholson
1881 – 1918
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Margaret Nicholson
1881 – 1918
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S. C.
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Lee Nicholson
1882 –
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Eva Nicholson
1883 – 1965
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Belle Nicholson
1883 – 1905
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Eva Nicholson
1883 – 1965
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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William Nicholson
1863 –
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Calvin Nicholson
1866 – 1939
Birth Location: South Carolina
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James Nicholson
1868 – 1869
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Walter Nicholson
1871 – 1960
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Minnie Nicholson
1874 – 1971
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Estelle Nicholson
1874 – 1916
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Charles Nicholson
1877 – 1961
Birth Location: Fort Mill, S.C.
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Butler Nicholson
1879 – 1942
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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William Nicholson's Ancestors

Self
William Nicholson
1825 – 1900
Birth Place: Ft. Mill, York, South Carolina, United States
Parents
William Nicholson
1783 – 1814
Pasquotank Co., N.C.
Mary (Traylor) Huddleston
1797 – 1827
Warren, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Nicholson's Descendants

1.
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William (Haywood) Nicholson (7 October 1825 – after 6 June 1900) m. Martha (Hannah) Stowe (05 Mar 1843 – 08 Dec 1919) m. Martha Nicholson (Abt 1842 – )
  1. 1. William (Herbert) Nicholson (08 Jul 1863 – )
  2. 2. William (Herbert) Nicholson (08 Jul 1863 – )
  3. 3. Calvin (Watson (Scott)) Nicholson (abt 1866 – 27 Dec 1939) m. Mary (Missouri) Collier (abt 1877 – 30 Jul 1920)
    1. 1. Beulah (Mae) Nicholson (26 Oct 1894 – 12 Feb 1981) m. John (E) Callaway (abt 1894 – 17 September 1943) m. Joseph (Minton) Schwitter (01 Jan 1898 – 08 Nov 1963)
      1. 1. Robert (Lee) Callaway (7 October 1916 – 8 February 1978)
    2. 2. Claude (William) Nicholson (20 Nov 1896 – 30 Aug 1981) m. Sallie (Virginia) Anderson (1 Nov 1898 – 17 MAR 1991)
      1. 1. Melvin Nicholson (abt 1919 – )
      2. 2. John (Cecil) Nicholson (1 September 1920 – 27 July 1996)
      3. 3. Nellie (Ouida) Nicholson (6/20/1924 – 17 Dec 2007)
    3. 3. Willie (Belle) Nicholson (abt 1899 – 20 Apr 1989) m. John (William) Dixon (22 Dec 1877 – 28 Aug 1956) m. Living Thomas
      1. 1. James (W) Dixon (abt 1912 – )
      2. 2. Mildred (L) Dixon (abt 1915 – )
      3. 3. Tom (Jefferson (T.J.)) Dixon (abt 1924 – 22 May 1998)
    4. 4. Martha (Elizabeth) Nicholson (abt 1900 – )
    5. 5. Mary (Myrtle) Nicholson (abt 1903 – 27 Jan 1963) m. Clyde Woodard (23 Jan 1904 – 23 Jul 1931) m. Clyde Woodard (23 January 1904 – 23 July 1931)
      1. 1. Charles (Ray) Woodard (1923 – 15 Aug 1984) m. Louise (Marie) Murray (03 Jan 1926 – 12 Sep 2011)
        1. 1. Charlotte (Marie) Woodard (18 Oct 1948 – 02 May 2015) m. George (McClure) Hendricks (1947 – ) m. Burvin (Terry) Smith (5 Feb 1949 – 5 Nov 2017)
        2. 2. Alane (Lanette) Woodard (23 May 1950 – Jun 01, 2020) m. Donald (Nelson) Cameron (Dec 29, 1931 – Jun 01, 2017)
        3. 3. Donald (Ray) Woodard (15 Sep 1953 – ) m. Melony Hodges (17 Nov 1953 – )
        4. 4. Paul (A) Woodard (9 Jan 1964 – ) m. Cheryl Herron (1 Mar 1964 – )
      2. 2. Edwin (Herbert) Woodard (8 Mar 1930 – 14 Mar 2008) m. Robbie (Jeannette) Broker (21 Apr 1935 – 24 Dec 2017)
        1. 1. Mary (Karyn) Woodard (5 Jun 1959 – ) m. Gary (Lynn) Weaver (abt 1966 – ) m. Corwyn (D) Tipton (14 Jul 1955 – )
        2. 2. Andrew (Edwin) Woodard (4 Sep 1963 – ) m. Jana (Marie) Quick (abt 1965 – )
    6. 6. Myrtle Nicholson (23 April 1903 – 27 January 1963)
    7. 7. Linnie (Velma) Nicholson (18 Dec 1904 – 16 Mar 1914)
    8. 8. Walter (Watson " Buster") Nicholson (24 Nov 1906 – 22 Jul 1978) m. Catherine (Louise) Wilson (24 July 1910 – 28 July 2006)
      1. 1. Rosemary Nicholson (21 Apr 1929 – 02 Mar 2012) m. Bennie (Lee) Young (1928 – 1997)
      2. 2. Elizabeth Nicholson (abt 1936 – ) m. Storey
        1. 1. David Storey
      3. 3. Martha (Elizabeth) Nicholson (abt 1936 – )
      4. 4. Walter (Watson Nicholson) Jr (31 January 1944 – 20 Dec 2006) m. Jo (N) Parker (11 Dec 1943 – 2001)
        1. 1. Walter (Scott) Nicholson (25 Aug 1969 – ) m. Stacey (S) Motes (11 Aug 1978 – )
        2. 2. Walter (Scott) Nicholson (25 Aug 1969 – )
        3. 3. Walter (Scott) Nicholson (25 Aug 1969 – )
        4. 4. Benjamin (Parker "Ben") Nicholson (24 Jul 1971 – )
        5. 5. Benjamin (Parker "Ben") Nicholson (24 Jul 1971 – )
        6. 6. Benjamin (Parker "Ben") Nicholson (24 Jul 1971 – )
        7. 7. Janay Nicholson (14 Apr 1973 – ) m. William (N) Hector (abt 1969 – )
      5. 5. Ww Nicholson
    9. 9. Flossie (Mae (Tot)) Nicholson (abt 1910 – 14 January 1988) m. Ronald (Wallace) Holcomb (20 Dec 1903 – 12 Jun 1968)
      1. 1. Ronald (Wallace) Holcomb (16 Dec 1929 – 05 Aug 2015) m. Sarah (J) Williams (19 Sep 1930 – )
        1. 1. Mark (R) Holcomb (14 Mar 1958 – ) m. Debra (Anne) Walker (abt 1957 – )
      2. 2. Ronald Halcomb (abt 1930 – )
    10. 10. HERBERT (STOWE (FATHER)) NICHOLSON (24 Jan 1914 – 8 May 2002) m. Dorothy (Evelyn) White (19 January 1918 – 31 Oct 1993)
      1. 1. Calvin Nicholson
    11. 11. Hubbard Nicholson (abt 1915 – )
    12. 12. Mary (Martha) Nicholson (11 Aug 1916 – 7 August 2005) m. William (Tollie) Lightfoot (19 Jan 1916 – 3 Dec 1990)
    13. 13. H. (S.) Nicholson
  4. 4. Martha (Cornelia) Nicholson (12 May 1867 – 11 May 1950) m. Edmund (A) Plyler (20 June 1845 – 24 February 1912) m. David (Franklin) Harkey (abt 1848 – 28 Nov 1937)
    1. 1. Thomas (Atcchinson) Plyler (18 Sep 1874 – 19 Apr 1950)
    2. 2. Grace (M) Plyler (Sep 1890 – 13 Jun 1948)
    3. 3. Lillian (Maude) Plyler (1 Nov 1890 – 3 Dec 1977)
    4. 4. Lillie (May) Plyler (abt 1892 – )
    5. 5. Lisony Plyle (Feb 1893 – )
    6. 6. Swenmoa (M) Plyler (9 Feb 1893 – 13 Nov 1968)
    7. 7. Ira (Haywood) Plyler (16 Dec 1893 – 28 May 1964)
    8. 8. Lizzie Plyler (abt 1897 – )
    9. 9. Pansy Plyler (Dec 1897 – 14 Aug 1977)
    10. 10. Charles (G) Plyler (abt 1902 – )
    11. 11. Minnie (L) Plyler (abt 1904 – )
    12. 12. Lottie (B) Plyler (abt 1907 – Nov 1986)
    13. 13. Bill Burleson (abt 1907 – )
    14. 14. Jennie (G) Russell (1 Sep 1895 – )
  5. 5. Martha (" Mattie " Cornella) Nicholson (12 May 1867 – 11 May 1950)
  6. 6. James Nicholson (07 Aug 1868 – 13 Aug 1869)
  7. 7. James (Randolph) Nicholson (31 Jan 1870 – 3 October 1961) m. Novella Davidson (23 July 1873 – 31 December 1956)
    1. 1. Chalmers (E.) Nicholson (3 January 1897 – 11 February 1899)
    2. 2. James (Henry) Nicholson (2 Nov 1907 – 28 Nov 1981)
    3. 3. Mildred (Nicholson) Hough (28 Aug 1912 – 12 May 2011)
  8. 8. James (Randolph) Nicholson (31 Jan 1870 – 3 October 1961)
  9. 9. James (Randolph) Nicholson (07 Aug 1868 – 13 Aug 1869)
  10. 10. Walter (Stowe) Nicholson (10 Jul 1871 – 28 Jan 1960)
  11. 11. Walter (Stowe) Nicholson (10 Jul 1871 – 28 Jan 1960)
  12. 12. Minnie (H) Nicholson (abt 1874 – 28 Nov 1971)
  13. 13. Minnie (H) Nicholson (12 Apr 1873 – 01 Dec 1971)
  14. 14. Estelle (Dixie) Nicholson (24 Dec 1874 – 29 Aug 1916)
  15. 15. Dixie (Estelle (MURDERED)) Nicholson (24 Dec 1874 – 28 Aug 1916)
  16. 16. Charles (Beach) Nicholson (15 Oct 1877 – 19 April 1961)
  17. 17. Charles (Beach) Nicholson (15 Oct 1877 – 19 April 1961)
  18. 18. Butler (Austin) Nicholson (May 1879 – 08 Dec 1942) m. Georgia (L) Neal (11 Sep 1894 – 16 January 1984)
    1. 1. Melvin (Woodrow) Nicholson (6 September 1918 – 18 November 1943)
    2. 2. Jesse (Delbert) Nicholson (12 Jan 1920 – 17 December 2002) m. Arma (Dean) Nicholson (3 Nov 1929 – 22 Jun 2013)
      1. 1. Sharon (Marie) Nicholson (26 Sep 1949 – 1 Mar 2020) m. Harold (L) Main (27 May 1947 – )
        1. 1. Leslie Seaton (27 Apr 1983 – )
      2. 2. Don Nicholson (5 Nov 1947 – ) m. Deborah (A) Spandle
    3. 3. James (William) Nicholson (6 Jun 1921 – 28 December 2005) m. Ruthie (Allien) Collins (26 Aug 1926 – 26 April 1993)
      1. 1. Billie (Sue) Nicholson (1 Nov 1949 – abt 1999)
    4. 4. Ira (Robert) Nicholson (06 Sep 1923 – 2 August 1943)
  19. 19. Butler (Austin) Nicholson (20 Apr 1879 – 8 Dec 1942)
  20. 20. Margaret (Elizabeth) Nicholson (02 May 1881 – 05 Nov 1918)
  21. 21. Margaret (Elizabeth "Maggie") Nicholson (02 May 1881 – 04 Oct 1918)
  22. 22. Lee Nicholson (Oct 1882 – )
  23. 23. Eva (Lee) Nicholson (14 Oct 1883 – 21 Feb 1965)
  24. 24. Belle (A) Nicholson (14 Oct 1883 – 25 Jul 1905)
  25. 25. Eva (Lee) Nicholson (14 Oct 1883 – 21 Feb 1965)

William Nicholson's Timeline

5 Records

1825
7 October 1825
Birth of William Haywood Nicholson in Ft. Mill, York, South Carolina, United States
Ft. Mill, York, South Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 45
William Haywood Nicholson resided here in Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 55
William Haywood Nicholson resided here in Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 75
William Haywood Nicholson resided here in Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
1900
after 6 June 1900
Age 75
Death of William Haywood Nicholson in York County, South Carolina, United States
York County, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 October 1825
    Event Place: Ft. Mill, York, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina; Roll: 1243; Page: 547C; Enumeration District: 169
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1512; Page: 422B; Family History Library Film: 553011
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina; Roll: 1545; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0093
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths, 1906-1930

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1512; Page: 422B; Family History Library Film: 553011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina; Roll: 1243; Page: 547C; Enumeration District: 169

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina; Roll: 1545; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0093

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: after 6 June 1900
    Event Place: York County, South Carolina, United States
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