An African American History Site – Mr. McElduff requests a pension.
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on April 6, 1876 – “Wm. Thomasson transfers land to Rock Hill Manufacturing and Industrial Association – Tract of 38 acres in Catawba Township for $100.”
In 1901 there were 287 York County pensioners on the state rolls. The total of all their pensions was $1,205.40. For all but the blind and limbless, the amount of the pension was $3 per month. – Pettus
City Directories and History: The 1896 postal map of York County shows an active PO at Lesslie, as well as close by at Roddey’s (Station), S.C.
The Rock Hill Herald reported on Nov. 5, 1885 – “The gin house of Mr. D.T. Lesslie narrowly escaped destruction by fire Saturday morning while the family were at church. It was discovered by Mr. J.T. Thomasson, who was passing along the road with some prisoners, and they put out the fire before much damage was done.”
On Nov. 7, 1888 the Yorkville Enquirer reported – “Mr. J.H. Hayes of Santuc is now at his home after an absence of nearly four years in the western states and territories.”
On Nov. 29, 1888 the Rock Hill Herald reported – “Petitions have been forwarded to the PO Dept. to establish new PO on the 3C’s RR at Lesslie’s four miles east of Rock Hill and at Catawba Junction.”
The Herald reported on April 25, 1896 – “Among the applicants for Confederate pensions last Monday was an old negro names Moses McElduff, from Lesslie Station in the Catawba Township. He lost a leg at Fort Sumter and for the past ten years has been living on the plantation of Mr. W.S. Leslie, who kindly took enough interest in him to bring him to Yorkville and lay his case before the board. The board has not taken any action, but some of the membership think he is certainly entitled to the most favorable consideration.” (Information taken from the Yorkville Enquirer.)
The Herald reported on Nov. 29, 1888 that petitions have been forwarded to the Post Office Dept. in Washington for the establishment of post offices on the 3 CCC railroad at Lessley’s (Lesslie), four miles east of Rock Hill, and at Catawba Junction.
The RH Herald reported on June 10, 1899 – “Rafe Keenan, the well known African American blacksmith at Lesslie, was burned seriously at his smith yesterday. The paper reported on June 14, the death of Mr. Keenan.”
The Herald reported on Dec. 23, 1899 – “The store of Mr. J.H. Hayes at Lesslie was entered on Wednesday night and money and several pairs of pants were taken.”
The Rock Hill Record on Feb. 4, 1909 – “Mr. T.F. Lesslie was in Rock Hill and listed for sale the plantation known as the D.T. Lesslie homeplace. It is listed for sale by the real estate dept. of the People’s Bank and Trust.” (David Taylor Lesslie)
Open the MORE INFORMATION link (found under the primary picture), to view an enlargeable, 1896 Postal Map of York County, S.C.
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Micheal A. Whiteside says
My great grandmother Mary Spring Whiteside, grandmother Alberta Frances Whiteside & mother Mary Elevlyn Whiteside all left South Carolina for a new life in Trenton, New Jersey sometime around 1940s. I found a marriage license from my great grandmother papers from a place called Roddey’s Station, York County SOUTH CAROLINA. Is there a physical address that I can visit to see if there are other records on file of my Whiteside family that lived in South Carolina around 1900s to 1940s before they left.
From: Michael A. Whiteside now living in Stone Mountain, GA.
rradmin says
Hi,
We would love to have information to share on R&R concerning your Whiteside Family history. Both the Historical Center of York County as well as the Pettus Archives, both listed as links on R&R’s York Co Memu page are great resources. One of our wonderful volunteers also is very interested in that area and any data you can share, would be helpful in his also addressing your question.
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