Additional Information – Data – Documents in the William Kelly Collection

SECTION II OF WM. KELLY’S COLLECTION

W.H. Alewine’s account paid by Wm. H. Hill via O’Neale in 1858. Kelly’s boat delivers (9) bales for WA on Dec. 21, 1859.

Mr. G. Ashford of Fairfield County, S.C., sent (24) bales of cotton to Columbia, S.C. by Kelly’s boats on Feb. 16, 1860.

BB send (5) bales of cotton by Wm. Kelly on Jan. 20, 1860 on account of Mrs. Beam, perhaps Mrs. Mary Beam the wife of Jesse Beam living in Chester Co., S.C. It appears on Mayhugh’s Heritage maps that the Beam family lived west of the Town of Chester, near the Broad River and across the river from Union County.

Kelly buys ham shoulders (883 lbs.) in 1860 from the Firm of C.H. Baldwin listed as a grocer and provisioner, of Columbia, S.C. – March 1, 1860

Rev. Wm. Lewis Ballard, marked LB of Greenville Co., S.C. on Kelly’s cotton boats in ca. 1850s. See Fork Shoals Baptist@ Pelzer, S.C. Mill’s Map of Greenville, ca. 1825, shows the Ballard Homeplace and Ballard’s Store but Lewis Ballard the minister didn’t come to Greenville Co., until later as a minister.  His son worked as a miller.

The Simsville, Union Co., Firm of Lawson and Sims is selling Wm. Kelly goods in 1855 such as a hat for Barton and nails for R. Blalock.

Estate of Bowles ca. 1836, John Bowles a neighbor of Wm. Kelly dies and he purchases goods from the estate including: tinware, cotton, ribbon and muslin.

H.C. Bronson – of Columbia, S.C. (Find a Grave) Firm of H.C. Bronson per Columbia, S.C. invoice in 1856 – 1857.

An 1838 account for William Kelly via the Jno. Caldwell and Company also mentions two other companies: M.C. Mahon & Ewart, and the Firm of (RS)J Caldwell or R&J Caldwell.

On March 10th of 1858 Kelly hauls (12) bales for AC and (23) for MC. Initial AC could easily stand for Mr. Abner Cogburn, a country neighbor of Wm. Kelly. Initials MC also perhaps stand for neighbor Mary Cogburn. These individuals were perhaps siblings buried at Ducket’s Family Cemetery@ Sedalia, Union Co., S.C.

An 1856 note referring to (10) bales credit NC at the Firm of R. O’Neale, meaning boating fee paid. Perhaps Mr. Nathan Coleman living near Carlisle, S.C. and holding lands across the Broad River in west Chester County, S.C.

• NC is also credited with (8) bales of cotton on March 31, 1858. In March he is also charged $1. per bale for (23) bales of cotton delivered.

On May 5, 1858 James Cathcart accepted (43) bales from Kelly’s boats in Columbia belonging to Coleman Crosby of Fairfield County, S.C., as well as west Chester County, S.C.  See  S. Coleman Crosby House on R&R. and Coleman Crosby’s vast holdings in west Chester on the Composite Map of Chester County.

• Kelly’s boats also delivered (43) bales for Coleman Crosby or S. Coleman Crosby on May 5, 1858

Wm. Kelly requested to pay D. Caldwell or Mr. Dickson Caldwell of Newberry Co., S.C. monies on March 31, 1838 per G.B. Tucker or per the Rev. George B. Tucker of Cane Creek Pres. Church in Union Co., S.C. Dickson Caldwell was the son of Robert Caldwell, a Covenanter who came to Newberry Co., in 1772 with the Rev. Wm. Martin.  An invoice dated May 13, 1840 also states that Kelly owns D. Caldwell for misc. goods and services: 2 large panes of glass (1836), cash for William Mayfield, blacksmith account, cash paid Mayfield and groom, and money to John H. Graham of Pomeria, S.C. in Newberry Co., S.C. Paid bill on May 14, 1840. William Mayfield was most likely, Mr. William “Billy” Mayfield (1835-1915), whose family owned acreage across the Broad River in Chester County, S.C. but it could have also been a descendent of the Mayfield family who were early land grant holders along the Broad River. (See Land grant Map #8)

Wm. Kelly pays James Carter for (11) days work on his boat, etc. on Oct. 11, 1857 – total of $21.50, perhaps Mr. James M. Carter buried at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, south of present day Union, S.C. Also, on Dec. 1st of 1860 Wm. Kelly paid “perhaps”  William Carter of Chester County, S.C. $1. per day for eleven days boating, $11.00 William Carter was a strong young man who lived near the Broad River and could well have been the person paid for this service. His family lands were just across the river in Chester County.

Thomas Chalk – (Bales marked TC), note that Chalkville is a P.O. and Chalk’s Homeplace in Chester Co., S.C. See Colton’s map of the 1850s. Another (20) bales is shipped on March 15, 1856 to Columbia marked WHC, yet unidentified. Mayhugh’s Composite Map of West Chester County and Fairfield County also show Thomas Chalk as a large landowner along the Broad River.

• April 24, 1858 Wm. Kelly’s account at O’Neale’s is credited at $1. bale delivery fee, of (37) bales, to Columbia by H. Chalk and T. Chalk.

On Nov. 28, 1837 Wm. Kelly purchases philosophy book, arithmetic book, dictionary, spelling, and more from the Columbia Firm of J.R & W. Cunningham, Stationers and Booksellers.

Wm. Kelly’s boats deliver (2) bales to Columbia for D. Davis / Daniel E. A. Davis on March 14, 1860. Also see the Firm of Kelly and Sims dated – UN date or location.

TD Co. and or TDG – T. Degraffenried (AKA Thomas Degraffenreid), of Chester, S.C. (Find a Grave) – Degraffenried Homeplace on R&R Chester Co., S.C. – Wm. Kelly boated his cotton to Columbia, S.C. regularly. On March 26, 1857 he boats (35) bales for TDG to Columbia, this number most likely represents half of his annual cotton production. Note that the Degraffenried family owned vast acreage along and near the Broad River in West Chester near the holdings of Richard Woods and what is today: Woods Ferry.

• Nov. 20, 1856 Wm. Kelly delivered (61) bales of cotton to R. O’Neale in Columbia, S.C. for TDG

William Kelly appears to have owned Dr. Joseph H. Dogan of Union, S.C. funds in the early 1830s. List of payments made of misc. amounts in 1831 and 1832. Dr. Dogan lived on West Main Street and reportedly arrived in Union about 1815. See link to the Historic Dogan House in Union, S.C.

R.J. Gage of Union, S.C. to receive $4.00 from Wm. Kelly on Dec. 5, 1836, per the request of Isaac Gregory.

Captain James Gillam’s wagon brings supplies to Wm. Kelly from Columbia, S.C. in 1825. This appears to be Mr. Gillam from Newberry County, S.C.

Another note, March 15, 1856, referring to (21) bales credit to IG perhaps Isaac Going at the Firm of R. O’Neale as well as another (8) bales for EG also on March 15, 1856. The letters EG appear to identify perhaps Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Gordon a country neighbor living at Cross Keys, S.C.

A number of receipts related to A. Gordon AKA Abraham Gordon, are in the Kelly Papers from the 1830-185s.

Perhaps “Sally”  Hollingsworth  whose Hollingsworth name appears on several documents as a planter near Wm. Kelly’s plantation. One Wm. S. Hollingsworth died at age six and is buried at the Broad River William “Bill” Smith Cemetery at Carlisle, Union Co., S.C.  It just so happens that William Smith of Carlisle was the Hollingsworth close neighbor.  *** It appears from the Union Co. Museum’s Grant lists, see on R&R, that numerous Hollingsworth family members received grants from the 1750s to 1770s in Union County, S.C.

Note of payment to Wm. Kelly by George Douglass, of the Oaks Plantation dated Jan. 28, 1832. Simply reads payment in full…., this could be for either delivery of building supplies or the rental of (4) slaves including Sam and Tom. An earlier invoice had been sent Douglass on Dec. 6, 1832 for said workman, nails, and supplies. Dr. Douglass deducted his medical bill of $43.50 leaving a balance of $2.91, then $11. was added back for a new balance of $13.91…

Payment made by (H.P.) Douglass also listed as the Firm of H.P. Douglas and Son (Columbia, S.C.) on account with R. O’Neale in Columbia, S.C. – 1856 – 1858. Unidentified individual. Perhaps a member of the James Douglass family of Richland Co., S.C.

Wm. Kelly purchased a sundry amount of cloth and ribbons from T.J. Dunovant and J. Dunovant of Chester, S.C. on Oct. 8, 1852. Also see J. & T.J. Dunovant Company or John Dunovant and Thomas Jefferson Dunovant.

J. Ellis is listed as JE on bales boated to Columbia, S.C. by Wm. Kelly in the 1850s. No information has been recovered for J. Ellis but one BE – Benjamin Ellis is buried at Fishdam Ford, Union Co., S.C. The location of Kelly’s boat dock and shipping center on the Broad River.

• BE is credited @ O’Neale’s with (3) bales of cotton via Kelly’s boat in March 3, 1858.

A customer from Pomeria, S.C., Mr. D. English (DE) or David English is listed in a 1858 document of Wm. Kelly’s factor, R. O’Neale of Columbia. In 1856 a note states (DE) is being credited for eight bales. Unclear as to note’s meaning from R. O’Neale. In 1858 Wm. Kelly also brings sugar and nails up river to D. English.

Colonel E. Earle better known as Col. Elias Earle of Greenville Co., S.C. or his wife who went by Earle Earle referred to in 1856 document via R. O’Neale in 1856, where he is credited on Wm. Kelly’s account for (1) Jack Returned – $150. See link to Historic Earle House in Greenville, S.C.

J. Evans paid for working on Kelly and Glenn’s saw mill dated June 3, 1839. Signed James C. Posey for Joseph Evans. Joseph Evans lived in Fairfield Co., S.C. and died in 1838, suggesting the payment from Kelly was to his estate being handled by J.C. Posey.

Firm of Scott and Ewart – of Columbia, S.C.  perhaps James Ewart (Find a Grave). Also listed in 1834 for iron sheets, etc. the Firm of D. Ewart and J. Ewart. David Ewart left Columbia after being a successful merchant and moved to Florida. It is unclear as to the relationship if any of the Firm of Scott and Ewart of Columbia, S.C., also doing business with Wm. Kelly via groceries and hardware, ca. 1852.

R. Farr or Robert G.H. Farr of Union Co., shipped (51) bales of cotton by Kelly’s boats to Columbia, S.C. on Feb. 15, 1856, per R. Anderson.

Mr. J. Fausett or James Faucett makes payment on his account with R. O’Neale in 1856. Buried at the Faucett family graveyard in Union Co., S.C.

In 1836 Wm. Kelly paid William Gill for making shoes and mending shoes:$16.37. Is this William Gill of the Fishing Creek area of Chester County, S.C., perhaps?

WG or Wilson P. Gee was perhaps paid in 1827 from the sale of (6) bales of cotton by  the Jno. Robinson Firm.

William Kelly borrows $500. from Mr. Nathan Glenn in 1830, an IOU of considerable amount for the period.

Samuel O. Gordon was paid on Nov. 25, 1835 for misc. items purchased by Wm. Kelly including scales and weights.

In 1839 at Maybinton, Wm. Kelly pays D. Caldwell’s bill for numerous services including that for work on sulky by John B. Graham (Listed in 1850 census of Union Co., as carriage maker – repairs), for repairs, painting and varnishing.

In 1860 Kelly’s boats deliver (51) bales of cotton to R. Anderson: (35) bales for A. Gordon (who earlier had sold finished goods to Wm. Kelly in 1833), or Eliz. H. Gordon of Cross Keys, Union Co., dated March 1 or 7th, 1860.

• On March 14, 1860 Kelly’s boats deliver (35) bales for A. Gordon to Columbia, S.C.

D. Gross / David Gross of Van Wyck, S.C. sends (5) bales via Kelly’s boats on Feb. 16, 1860 and (4) more bales on Feb. 23, 1860.

In 1858, Jan. 29th, SEH ships (38) bales of cotton to Columbia for O’Neale via Wm. Kelly’s boat, Jan. 29, 1858.  SEH refers to Sarah E. Hames.

On Feb. 16, 1860 Kelly’s boats deliver (6) bales for B. Hancock / Bennett Hancock of Union County, S.C.

William Kelly paid tuition for three scholars in 1841 -1844 to P. Haskell. Unknown location and identity.

Firm of Heoxie and Goodwin appears in settlement statement dated 1855-1857. Unidentified origins.

• The Rev. J.W. Kelly, Wm.’s son, paid Heoxie and Goodwin funds on Jan. 6, 1855 per O’Neale.

On June 20, 1860 Kelly’s boats deliver (65) bales of cotton for M. Smith Harden to R. O’Neale in Columbia, S.C. Mr. Hardin lived in Kelly’s neighborhood and was buried at the Fishdam Cemetery where Kelly also rests.

Wm. Kelly delivers some (8) bales incorrectly marked C.W. Hogges. Dr. C.W. Hodges, a neighbor of Wm. Kelly’s, as well as his son-in-law, did ship cotton to Columbia on Feb. 4, 1852, per James S. Anderson for the Columbia Canal and Warehouse Company.

• Feb. 16, 1860 Kelly delivers (22) bales to Columbia, S.C. for C.W. Hodges.

Mrs. Susan Hopkins – Woods shipped (3) bales to Columbia via Kelly’s boats on Feb. 21, 1850. Kelly was her maiden name and according to records she lived only a short time while married to Richard Woods of Chester Co., S.C.

• Susan E. Hopkins bill for coffee, salt, bagging, (18) pr negro shoes, etc. dated Oct. 27, 1855
• S.E. Hopkins buys rope, etc. in Columbia via R. O’Neale Jan. 1, 1857

Wm. Kelly also conducted business with Hiram Hutchison in Columbia, S.C., for Feb. 12, 1828 & earlier…, Hiram Hutchison was from York Co., but began his business career in Columbia before becoming the cashier of the Bank of Cheraw, S.C. and principal of the Bank of Hamburg, S.C. Kelly’s bill with H.H. was paid in full on May 2, 1828.

Kelly’s boats delivered (8) bales of cotton to Columbia on March 14, 1860 for T. Isom or Isam.

Mr. L. Land pays a $62., credited on April 24, 1858, to Wm. Kelly’s account with O’Neale for delivery, on (62) bales of cotton at $1. per bale.

Firm of Junney/Janney and Arthur@ Glenn Springs (Spartanburg, S.C.) – 1856

The Rev. John H. Gibbs or perhaps John Gibbs (Agent – Spartanburg and Union RR – 1863) (Find a Grave)

The famous Glenn Springs Resort of Spartanburg Co., S.C. S.L. Leaphart (Clerk) later of Columbia, S.C.

Mr. Samuel O. Gordon – document dated 1835 (Find a Grave – Gordon Cemetery @Maybinton, S.C.)

On March 1, 1860 Kelly’s boats deliver (51 bales of cotton to R. Anderson), (2) of which belong to DH, perhaps identifying Deborah Henderson of the Buffalo Community of Union Co., S.C.

Mr. M. Smith Harden sends (65) bales of cotton via Kelly’s boat to Columbia, S.C. on Jan. 20, 1860.

W.E. Hardy – William Eppes Hardy (Find a Grave)

• WE Hardy’s (14) bales were delivered by Wm. Kelly’s boats to Columbia on March 7, 1860.

Mr. E. Hawkins vs. Kelly (Edward Hawkins), dated 1836, two years after E. Hawkins death in Newberry Co., S.C.

GWH or G.W. Hill – George Washington Hill (Find a Grave) Confederate veteran buried at Fishdam Ford. Some cotton was also listed as belonging to WH – Unidentified. In 1856 Mr. Hill purchases a dozen (12) hoes for his account with R. O’Neale.

• Kelly’s boats deliver (10) bales marked WH on Jan. 25, 1855
• Sold (65) bales to O’Neale in Feb. 19, 1857 via Kelly’s boats.
• March 3rd of 1858 he delivers (72) bales to O’Neale via Kelly’s boat.

JTH – J.T. Hill – Wm. H. Hill boated his cotton to Columbia repeatedly. (AKA John Thompson Hill) and R&R.com for Hillside Plantation in Union Co., S.C. In 1856 R. O’Neale receives (58) bales of cotton from Kelly’s boat marked JTH per R. O’Neale of Columbia, S.C.

• JTH has Wm. Kelly’s boats deliver (58) bales to Columbia on Dec. 3, 1856.
• JTH sells (66) bales on Feb. 14, 1857.
• On March 31, 1858 Kelly hauls (31) bales to Columbia, S.C.
• On March 23, 1858 an additional (15) bales were delivered by Kelly’s boat marked JT Hill.

James Hill – (Find a Grave) The father of G.W. Hill listed above this page. See Colton’s 1854 Map.

• Colton’s Map of Union Co., ca. 1850-55 shows the location of Hill’s on the Broad River in bold lettering to suggest a place of importance.

Mr. T.E. Isom ships cotton to marked via Wm. Kelly’s boat in 1860. Kelly’s boats delivered (8) bales of cotton to Columbia on March 14, 1860 for T. Isom or Isam.

BJ – B.C. Jennings (Kelly’s son-in-law), see his wife, Jane Jennings @Fishdam Ford Cemetery, the daughter of William Kelly. Wm. Kelly boated (30) bales of cotton for the family in 1856. Some of the Jennings cotton was also listed with the initials CJ. In 1856 another two shipments marked CJ of (12) and (26) bales are delivered to R. O’Neale. Also, received from Kelly’s boat, (45) sacks of corn April 15, 1857 signed Posy Glenn.

• On Jan. 25, 1855 (1) bale is delivered marked CJ, perhaps meaning for B.C. Jennings.
• On Dec. 3, 1856 Kelly’s boats deliver (12) bales for CJ to Columbia, S.C.
• In Feb. 19, 1857 (4) bales were delivered to O’Neale. B.C. Jennings also received on the return trip, (1) keg sugar.
• On Dec. 30, 1857 Kelly delivers (26) bales for C.J. to Columbia, S.C. via O’Neale.

JBJ – James B. Jeter of Fishdam Ford on the Broad River, see Colton’s 1854 Map for Jeter Homeplace. He was shipping cotton by barge in the 1850s including (59) bales in 1855 to R. O’Neale of Columbia.

• Jeter gets (2) bars of iron from O’Neale in Feb. 1856 on Kelly’s return boat trip.
• March 7, 1860 JBJ sends (70) bales to R. O’Neale by Kelly’s boat.

JLJ – Jesse L. Jeter shipped (23) bales by Kelly’s boat on March 31, 1858.

• On March 16, 1858 Jesse Jeter sends note to O’Neale to send molasses and other supplies by Kelly’s boat.

Entry for Nancy Johnson (AKA – Nancy Vessels) via James Johnson testament in 1833 over land payment.

T. Johnston of Newberry Co., S.C. or Thomas Johnston had cotton boated by Wm. Kelly in 1856.

William Kelly himself is shipped cotton to Columbia marked W. Kelly – 1856 and bringing items on his return trip.

• On Dec. 30, 1857 Wm. Kelly shipped (44) bales of cotton for himself to R. O’Neale.
• Nov. 9, 1858 he buys goods for: J.L. McDowell (sugar) and sugar / nails for D. English.
• Kelly’s (2) boats delivered (73) bales of cotton to R. O’Neale in Columbia, S.C. on Oct. 19, 1859.
• On a return trip in Feb. 1857 Kelly brings home: potatoes, (1) keg of sugar, and (1) bag of coffee and W. Kelly gets (1) bucket of tar.

Son, W.H. Kelly was also receiving items via the boats of his father. WHK got bag of potatoes, keg of sugar and bag of coffee in Feb. 1857.

The Rev. J.W. Kelly (Wm.’s son) receives regular income from his father in 1856-1858, hundreds each year. He pays his bills through O’Neale in Columbia, since it is he who credits him with Wm.’s money.

• Jan. 6, 1855 he pays Heoxie and Goodwin $12.64 and G____ and Sims $63.10

Both W. Land and L. Land or Littleton Land shipped cotton via Kelly’s boat in the 1850s. Marked as WL and LL on bales. R&R has of yet determined or received information on W. Land.

The Simsville, Union Co., Firm of Lawson and Sims is selling Wm. Kelly goods in 1855 such as a hat for Barton and nails for R. Blalock. In an 1856 bill the firm is listed in Union, S.C. *** Simsville was a railroad stop just North of Goshen Hill in Union Co., S.C. See map right.

Jonathan S. Lott of Columbia, S.C. was a regular cotton buyer of Kelly’s cotton.

Kelly’s boats delivered cotton to Columbia for R.L. Lyles – Mrs. Rebecca G. Lyles of Maybinton, S.C. and her husband J.V. Lyles on Feb. 2, 1860, some (70) bales. The Lyle family had once operated a successful ferry crossing on the Broad River upstream from Fishdam Ford – Lyle’s Ferry. (See on SC Map of 1852).

One Daniel M. Mahan rents slave named John in 1834 – unclear as to where and from whom. Perhaps Daniel Martin Miles of Spartanburg Co., S.C.

On Dec. 5, 1834 Wm. Kelly sells several bales of cotton to Jno. Lott of Charleston, S.C. Sellers included himself as well as perhaps F. McLemore, of Newberry County and J. Ellis.

Court case Meacham vs. Kelly over the shipment of corn on the Spartanburg and Union Railroad, date UN. Perhaps via his next door neighbor Dr. James Meacham. (Shows on early land plats.)

• Wm. Kelly buys sheep and other sundry items on approximately April 25, 1836 signed James Meacham. It appears this was also his neighbor; Dr. James Meacham or Meacham’s Store.

Wm. Kelly boated cotton for W.S. McJunkin – WM or WMcJ in the 1850s. William Sartor McJunkin (Find a Grave). Wm. S. McJunkin was William Kelly’s son-in-law.

• On March 31, 1858 WM is credited with (16) bales at O’Neale’s via Kelly’s boat.

Unidentified seller marked WO sold (3) bales of cotton – Feb. 14, 1858. Perhaps Mr. William Osborne of Fairfield Co., S.C., who died in 1856.

Wm. Kelly’s boats deliver (4) bales for JBN on March 10, 1857. Perhaps related to Judge John B. O’Neall of Newberry County, S.C.

• On Feb. 14, 1857 Kelly delivers (4) bales for him to Columbia, S.C.
• In March of 1858 Kelly hauls (4) bales for him to Columbia, S.C.
• On March 7, 1860 Kelly boats (3) bales of JBN to Columbia, S.C.

The Firm of Reid and Hooker provided cloth, patterns, (3) mortise chisels, and more for Wm. Kelly in 1822. Also funds paid to P.P. Taylor for padding of a coat. The party of William Reid of Newberry Co., was perhaps the partner in the firm.

B. Richard’s cotton was delivered to Columbia, S.C. by Kelly’s boats on Feb. 9, 1860 to R. Anderson.

Firm of Rice – Sims and Barksdale in Charleston, S.C. 1860 – Commission agents wanting payment at the time of Kelly’s death.

Ms. M.E. Roach a prominent member of the Roach family living just west of Rock Hill, S.C. in York County, ships a number of bales of cotton to market by Wm. Kelly’s boats in 1860. Amount listed as sundry times shipped. The historic Roach – Roddey Home remains standing west of Rock Hill, S.C.

Wm. Kelly does business with one Joseph Rogers in Jan. of 1839. This is perhaps Mr. Joseph Rogers listed as receiving a land grant of some 570 acres in the greater Fishdam – Carlisle area of Union – Newberry County, very near to the holdings of said William Kelly.

John B. Shelton or John Shelton – of Fishdam Ford, S.C. (Find a Grave), interestingly Wm. Kelly does extensive work on walling a well, workman supplied, and hauling for one Elizabeth Shelton, perhaps the wife of John Shelton. In 1825 Kelly sends J.S. a bill for $22.41 for day attention, difference in clock, money lent, oats, etc. They were neighbors of Wm. Kelly. Further work including bagging and roping (4) bales cotton for Shelton – 1832.

• Elizabeth Shelton receives $76.96 from Wm. Kelly on March 8, 1834 – witnessed by George Douglass.

Account of Wm. Kelly with the Firm of J.L. Sims of Maybinton, S.C. – 1836 or the Firm of B.F. Sims in Maybinton, S.C. dated 1835-1837. Account settled by cash…, Benjamin Franklin Sims (1811-1859).

T.P. Sims of the Laurens and Union Railroad – Find a Grave also see Thomas P. Sims / Date unknown / 100 sacks of corn.

William Smith – Wm. Kelly paid him $13. in 1838 and purchased corn for him otherwise.

Spartanburg and Union Railroad Company 

A.G. Summer – Pomeria, S.C. The uncle of Wm. Summers of the Pomeria Nursery  A.G. Summer purchased boat lumber from Wm. Kelly and delivering it to the railroad, date unknown. The signature of C.B. Walker appears on the payment slip. See link to the Summers Home.

Columbia, S.C. resident, Mr. Alexander R. Taylor‘s note to allow the bearer, to buy whisky in 1837, was in the Wm. Kelly Papers. It is unclear as to how it would have been part of this collection.

Mr. David A. Thomas receives a shipment of (86) lbs. of iron on Kelly’s boat on Feb. 21, 1840 and makes payment on May 16, 1842.

William R.A. Thomas – of Fishdam Ford, S.C. (Find a Grave) Ex. of Wm. Kelly’s Estate & Kelly’s Son-in-Law, also mentioned in 1836 one W. Thomas, perhaps of Newberry Co., S.C., or said Mr. William C. Thomas. A Thomas homeplace appears of Colton’s 1850s map of Fairfield Co., S.C. near the Broad River. On March 15, 1856 (14) bales delivered marked WR#T for WRAT.

Case with A.E. Thomson in 1841 for Ratchford – (Find a Grave) also see Thomson Plantation on R&R

A.W. Thomson is listed as the Defendant’s Attorney in the Case of Kelly vs. Young and Son, marked May 25, 1841 in Union, S.C.

Firm of G.M. Thompson in Columbia, S.C. – Wm. Kelly purchased sundry goods, including a number of fancy and wool hats, 1857-58. Also the Firm of W.B. Thompson in 1837 – (Columbia SC) sold cloth, pins, and lace to Mrs. Sims.

W. Triplett (AKA cotton marked WT) or Wm. D.C. Triplett, the son John B. Triplett of Leeds, Chester Co., S.C., was born in S.C. and moved to Mississippi. Shipped – boated cotton by Wm. Kelly in 1856 and (20) bales at least on Jan. 29, 1858. The Tripletts had large holdings in Chester Co., S.C. near Richard Wood. See Mayhugh Map…

• WT sends an additional (15) bales in Feb. 11, 1858

The Rev. G.B. Tucker shipped cotton via Wm. Kelly’s boats in 1856, (AKA George B. Tucker) See old Tucker Homeplace on Colton’s 1854 Map. On the A. Gordon store account of Wm. Kelly, five lbs. of shot charged to Kelly by the Rev. Tucker on Dec. 17, 1840, marked “For Son”.

James A. Tucker of Tuckertown Union Co., S.C. (Find a Grave) (Appears to be blacksmith.) Also see this note: M.C. Shaw – perhaps illegible name (Find a Grave). Wm. Kelly also does business with James A. Tucker for harness and leather work in 1844.

Rev. C.B. Walker or C.B. Walker – Columbia, S.C. Perhaps (Note, he was married to Caroline Jeter of Edgefield, S.C. and signed for lumber being shipped to Pomeria, S.C. for the Summer family.

The Firm of Welch and McCrorey is selling goods to Wm. Kelly starting on Jan. 4, 1853: whiskey, cigars, sugar, ham, hat, over coat, etc. appears to be located in Columbia, S.C.

Wm. W.B. Weston’s account for shoes purchased per Wm. Kelly 1833. Included shoes for his own family and far more. The account was settled on Dec. 26, 1835.

H. Wilkes of Leeds, in Chester Co., S.C.  was identified on a April 29, 1858 account as owning Kelly for hauling (62) bales of cotton. Also known as H. H. Wilkes. (It appears from this invoice, Kelly’s boats were taking trips to Columbia every 5-7 days.)

A Mr. W. Wood is mentioned in the case of Kelly vs. E. Hawkins in 1836 (Find a Grave) Mr. William Wood.

Kelly’s boat hauled RW’s and JW’s cotton regularly to Columbia, S.C. Richard Wood or Richard Woods of Chester Co., S.C. was a powerful planter on the Broad River not far from Kelly’s holdings across the river. See link to Richard Woods on R&R.com and (Find a Grave). James and John Wood or Woods also had holdings in Chester County. Also see Woods Ferry family holdings on Colton’s Map of Chester Co., S.C. – 1854.

• RW sends (61) bales in Feb. 5, 1858
• JMW sends (9) bales in Feb. 5, 1858 and another (13) in Feb. 14th of 1858.
• RW and WW send (39) additional bales on Feb. 14th of 1858.

JW appears to identify John Woods of the Woods family of Woods Ferry in Chester County, S.C. See John Wood’s holding in Chester at Mayhugh’s Heritage Map for Matthew Woods.

Mr. J.M. Wood (Marked on bales as JMW), also had cotton boated by Kelly in the 1850’s – Unknown location and history.

• Kelly’s boat unloaded (9) bales for JMW on Feb. 5, 1858 to O’Neale’s in Columbia, S.C.
• Kelly’s boat unloaded (13) bales for JMW on Feb. 11, 1858 to O’Neale’s in Columbia, S.C.

William Kelly paid Young and Sons a fee to settle a suit of $45. signed of by A.W. Thomson, Defendant’s Attorney,  May of 1841, Union, S.C.

 

DOCUMENTS GALLERY RELATED TO WM. KELLY – BARGE, BOATMAN & PLANTER

 

 

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Explore history, houses, and stories across S.C. Your membership provides you with updates on regional topics, information on historic research, preservation, and monthly feature articles. But remember R&R wants to hear from you and assist in preserving your own family genealogy and memorabilia.

Visit the Southern Queries – Forum to receive assistance in answering questions, discuss genealogy, and enjoy exploring preservation topics with other members. Also listed are several history and genealogical researchers for hire.

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User comments welcome — post at the bottom of this page.

Please enjoy this structure and all those listed in Roots and Recall. But remember each is private property. So view them from a distance or from a public area such as the sidewalk or public road.

User comments always welcome - please post at the bottom of this page.