Irene Hagood
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Father: William H. Hagood (1811- )
Mother: Annie Martin
Isabelle Hagood
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Father: William H. Hagood (1811- )
Mother: Annie Martin
Jack Mauldin Hagood and Kristy Leigh Lawing
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Father: Harry Cleveland Hagood II
Mother: Virginia Owens
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2 F Hannah Marie Hagood (details suppressed for this person)
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Jacob Mauldin Hagood
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James Hagood and Martha West
Husband James Hagood 1
Born: 1744 - VA
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Father: William Hagood (Abt 1735-Bef 1793) 1
Mother: Sarah Johnson (Abt 1750-1826) 1
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Wife Martha West 1
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1 M Benjamin Hagood 1 2
Born: 1 Dec 1788 - Edgefield District, SC
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Died: 28 Feb 1865 - Pickens, Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Spouse: Jane Roper (1814-Abt 1856) 1 2
Marr: 1823
Spouse: Adeline Hagood Ambler (1808-1877) 1
Marr: 4 Jul 1824 - Pickens County, SC
Spouse: Sally Holder ( - ) 1
2 M James J. Hagood
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3 M Osborn Hagood
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Buried: - Gilmer Co., GA
Spouse: Lydia Robinson ( - )
4 F Rebecca Hagood 1
Born: Feb 1786 - SC
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Died: 4 Nov 1863 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hightower-Hagood Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC
Spouse: John Hightower (1778-1845) 1
Marr: 18 Oct 1827 - SC
Spouse: Col. Wilson Barton (1796-1878)
Marr: 17 Jan 1849 - Greenville, Greenville Co., SC
5 F Susannah Hagood
Born: 17 Feb 1791 - Pickens County, SC
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Spouse: Ezekial Painter ( - )
Marr: 17 Sep 1826 - Hall County, GA
6 F Lydia Hagood
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7 M John H. Hagood
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8 M Dr. Zachariah Hagood
AKA: Zachary
Born: Nov 1792 - Pickens District, SC
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Died: 21 Feb 1875 - Jefferson Co., AL
Buried: - Pinson, Jefferson Co., AL, Green Cemetery
Spouse: Nancy Nash (1798-1829)
Spouse: Mary Ann Erwin (1803-1851)
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According to Ben A. Hagood, Charleston, James Hagood is buried near Galey Mill, 2 miles from the Saluda River near where Hagood Bridge is located. Burial location on the Blythe Shoals side of the river. This is relatively near the Hightower Cemetery where James Hagood's daughter, Rebecca, is buried. Ben has a memory of he, his father James M. Hagood, and Frances Miles Hagood Mauldin ("Aunt Queen" or "Jackie" as she was called) visiting the burial site when he was about five years old. This would have been about 1933 and Ben remembers going on an outing from Pickens to the burial site and being told that this was where his Great, great, great grandfather was buried. The walk seemed long to the then five year old little boy and he remembers going through a field, over a fence and then finding the burial site. Family legend has it that he replied after this quite lengthy walk, "I don't care, care, care." This was Ben A. Hagood's one and only visit to the burial site. He does not believe that the graves were marked. Many years later Ben A. Hagood visited with Sidney Bruce who was well into his nineties and they discussed the location of the burial site of James Hagood. Sidney's son, Bob Bruce, was also at this gathering and was in on the conversation. The location mentioned in the above paragraph is where Sidney Bruce strongly believed that James Hagood was buried.
"Received eight hundred acres on Horse Pen Creek in Edgefield County from his father, but he lived and planted in Barnwell. He died in 1829, and in his will he mentions four children." Source: "Meet Your Grandfather" by General Johnson Hagood
General Notes for Child Benjamin Hagood
"Interesting is the announcement of Colonel Benjamin Hagood as a candidate for the State legislature from Pickens District. Colonel Hagood lived on Twelve Mile River where he was an early settler. He was the commanding officer of the Fifth Regiment which he paraded at Pickensville in October, 1829. Now Colonel Hagood had a mind of his own, and that has been a family trait. He did not announce on a platform of old age pensions, school lunches and 'make a living in the shade' panaceas. He launched straight to the national issue of States Rights. Although the good people had held a hot Union meeting and swore they would never wear a Palmetto badge, the Colonel led the entire ticket as a fighter against bureaucratic and dictatorial control from Washington. We need a candidate today of the Colonel's hardihood." Source: newspaper article clipping, not dated. ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Benjamin Hagood, a native of Edgefield County, acquired a large area of fertile land on the headwaters of Twelve Mile River and ran a large farm with slave labor. He operated mills, shops, and a tanyard, all at or near the present site of Hagood Mill, about three miles north of the present town of Pickens. The 'Pendleton Messenger' on September 5, 1820, wrote: 'We are authorized to announce that Col. Benjamin Hagood is a candidate for the State Legislature from the Twelve Mile Section of Pendleton District.' Mr Hagood was elected, and another newspaper of a later date says that he was influential in getting a certain bridge built over Eighteen Mile Creek. This was 'Hagood's Bridge.' It was built where the old Keowee Indian Trail crossed the creek. People of the 'back country' used this crossing in hauling to and from Hamburg and Augusta. Mr. Hagood himself used the ford many years before he led in getting a bridge. His son, James E. Hagood, was a Clerk of Court of Pickens District. When the new county was created, he moved his residence to the new town, and it still stands there, in all its majesty, on a lot adjacent to the Winn-Dixie Store. All of the descendants of Col. Benjamin Hagood were energetic and have contributed to the economic and religious development of the northwestern area of South Carolina. Members of this prominent family have always been progressive builders and leaders in industry, and have greatly contributed to the economic and industrial development of Pickens County. Through their endeavors, they have created jobs in plants for the people, whose living and social standards in life have been very greatly improved; and also where the families have lived and worked, good schools and churches have been built". Source: The Pickens Sentinel, Pickens, SC, September 30, 1968, p. 3
************************************************************************** *************************************** "Peter Hagood ---A Tribute" by Mrs. T.J. Mauldin
"Well-known Ante-bellum Negro Passes, January 5, 1921"
"In the death of 'Uncle' Peter Hagood, which occurred at his home in Pickens last Wednesday, Pickens lost one of its landmarks; and the ranks of those of his race who represent the older civilization of ante-bellum days lost its foremost leader. Peter was born on the old Hagood plantation, five miles north of Pickens, eighty-eight years ago. When he was eight years of age he became the personal attendant, or 'body servant,' as such position was then called, of Colonel Benjamin Hagood, and until the death of the latter at the close of the war was his constant companion. Then, even thought he had been given his freedom, he adhered closely to 'Ole Mistis,' for 'Master' had told him to be faithful to her. From the time of her death until the feebleness of age crept upon him, he was ever in the employ of the family and connections. How he delighted to talk of the 'old times!' What a position of importance he had attained when he was sent as a groom with the young 'Mistises' to school every day to look after their horses; or perhaps to pilot some guests of the family to Table Rock, which was then a famous resort for the low-country folk/ or, best of all, to go with 'Young Master' and the wagon train to old Hamburg for provisions in exchange for products of the plantation. But the greatest joy of his life was when the summer season rolled around and 'we went to Caesar's Head.' Perhaps he had his first intermingling with the outside world there. This spot had been selected by Colonel Hagood as a summer home, and when he erected a cottage for his family, soon the fame of the place spread and friends from all over the state began asking to share the delights of climate and scenery. Peter never tired of telling of the coming of these distinguished citizens of South Carolina with their retinues of servants, of the building of 'Tuckeesiege,' 'Buncombe' and the 'Cole House,' to be occupied by the Wardlaws and Perrins, McGowans and Cothrans, the Coles, Butlers, Hamptons, Haskells and others whose names are distinguished in the annals of the history of the state. His vivid memory of those times has portrayed a picture that the younger generation will ever cherish. Peter was ever faithful in the discharge of his duty. He was honest and true, all (always) courteous and polite. He made friends and kept them, and the attention of the white people of this community during his declining days bore evidence of the place he held in their respect and affection. The younger generation of his race would do well to emulate his splendid example. As he lay in the dignity of death -- the same dignity which always characterized him in life -- one thought filled the mind:
'Well done, thou good and faithful servant.' Source: The Pickens Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Pickens, South Carolina. Published in "Recollections and Reminiscences: 1861 - 1865", vol. 3, published by South Carolina Division United Daughters of the Confederacy. 1992
Inscription on tombstone: "Aged 76 years, 2 months, 1 day". ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Another mountain called 'Caesar's Head,' just over the line in Greenville County, was always popular and well known to the people of Pickens County because it belonged to Col. Benjamin Hagood, a native of this section. He owned many thousands of acres in the upper part of Pickens County. His home and the family graveyard where he is buried are in the Twelve Mile section of Pickens County. One summer along in the 1840's he decided to build a cottage on Caesar's Head and take his family there to enjoy the beautiful views and the cooling breezes. They had visitors who urged him to make it a summer resort and he did that. He moved to Caesar's Head but his sons continued to live in Pickens County. His eldest son John lived at the home place in this county for several years, but finally moved to Greenville County to the old Goodwin place. James E. Hagood built a home near the family graveyard and let it to move to "Old Pickens." The Hagood Grist Mill and store continued to operate through the years." Source: "It Happened in Pickens County", by Pearl S. McFall, 1959 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "The hotel at Caesar's Head, on the Jones Gap Road from Greenville to Asheville, was located a few yards from the perpendicular precipice that formed one side of this lofty mountain; it was as noted for its excellent fare and amiable proprietor as for its outlook. The proprietor was Colonel Hagood, of Pickens, former senator from the old Pendleton District, who spent the summer on the mountain with his family and attended to the comforts of all visitors, adding greatly to their enjoyment by his 'great humor, pleasantry and witticism.'" "Summer Migrations of South Carolina Planters", p. 72 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Benjamin Hagood, the third son and fifth child of James and Martha West Hagood, was born in Edgefield District, S.C. on December 11, 1788. When ten (?) years of age he moved with his parents to the Pendleton District, SC. He spent his boyhood years in the section of Pickens County bordering the Saluda River near what is known as the Hagood Bridge." "As a young man in 1814, he returned to Edgefield and sold his father's old home place of 433 acres to Peter Hitt. AT the time of this sale, the title to this property was in Benjamin Hagood's name. About this time, he moved to the Twelve Mile Section, engaged the business of farming and opened what was known as Hagood's Store. His business through the years covered many fields. He operated a plantation in the manner of his day from about 1814 until 1865. With connections with his plantation, he ran Hagood's Store, a convenience for himself and his neighbors; operated a tannery, raised and trained both fine horses and work animals, made good whiskey and dealt in lands and town lots. His work with horses included the training of trotters on a track which he maintained on his own land." "Later in life, he served Pendleton District in the State senate and was serving in this capacity when the District was divided in 1812. The division of this district was the occasion for the founding of "Old Pickens" on the banks of the Keowee River. Upon the opening of this town, Colonel Benjamin Hagood as he had become known, acquired a number of town lots. Whether he ever made his residence in the town is not known." "From 1812 to 1825, he made fifteen purchases of land in the Pendleton District and sold four pieces to Gideon Hester. His name appears as a purchaser and a seller of land from that date until his death in 1865. He served his neighbors in many capacities, as guardian of their orphaned children, administrator of their estates, and as a sort of general purchasing agent." After his services in the State Senate, he acquired Caesar's Head, a mountain containing many acres and 3280 feet above sea level, situated in the northwestern part of Greenville County, SC, and established it as a summer resort for the people of SC and other points of the country were well represented. He organized and operated as President of the Blythe Gap Turnpike Company. Acquired from John M. Roberts, a tract of 433 acres, part of which was located on the slopes of Caesar's Head and Operated a turnpike throughout this section and into North Carolina." During the War between the States, he was very active in furnishing the troops from the Pickens area with supplies of various kinds. (Note: these troops were largely clothed and armed during these years by local effort). He died February 28, 1865, after a long illness. It is doubtful that he knew of the final defeat of the Confederate Forces and his final will was made prior to the defeat. His wife survived him." "Adeline Ambler and Benjamin Hagood were married on July 4, 1824. She was not quite sixteen at the time and he was thirty-five. Adeline Ambler was the daughter and second child of James and Susan Hagood Ambler and was born in Abbeville District, SC on November 12, 1808. Susan Hagood was the daughter of William and Sarah Johnson Hagood. James Hagood and William Hagood were brothers." (This would make Benjamin Hagood and his wife Adeline's mother, Susan Hagood first cousins) Source: Typed notes of Ben Folger Hagood Jr. ************************************************************************** *************************************** WILL OF BENJAMIN HAGOOD: State of South Carolina Pickens District
In the name of God Amen. I Benjamin Hagood of the State and District aforesaid being of sound and disposing mind do make this my last will and testament in manner and from following: I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Adaline Hagood during her natural life. One half of the plantation whereon I now live. The following Negro slaves to wit, Harry, Molly, Gilbert, Clarissa, Peter, Harriett, Gilbert Jr., Berry, Caroline and two children and any increase she may hereafter have & Jerry. Also my Grist Mill with the tract of land as follows. commencing on Pine corner on Thomas Land running along the public road to where the ridge road forks near the old Barn taking a north direction toward Saul Porters along said road to the back line adjoining Porter then along my land to beginning corner on Pine. Also I will to my said wife all the stock on the Plantation that she may need of any kind all the farming tools smith tools wagons carts and there she may need in keeping up her said farm also one thousand dollars in cash. All my household & kitchen furniture I will to my wife Adaline to dispose of as she may think proper. My children are to have their grinding done toll free at the mill given to my wife. To my son James E. Hagood, I will and bequeath the Plantation where on he now lives being the same purchased from John Burdine and the following Negroes Rose and four children, Dilce, Tomence. Tom & Jane & two Negro boys Jack & Bill. The Negroes now in his possession. To my eldest daughter Elvira C. Robinson I will and bequeath the following Negroes - Miles, Mary & girl named Martha. To my second daughter Elmina E. Hagood I will and bequeath the tract of land known as Caesar's Head with all the appurtenances there unto belonging. Containing 480 acres more or less. All the furniture belonging to the house & the turn pike road to her and her heirs forever. To my third daughter Eliza I will and bequeath one Negro girl named Mariah. To my youngest son John H. I will and bequeath one half of the plantation whereon I now live at his mother's decease. He is to have the half willed to her and in a final settlement of my estate he is to account for the said plantation at four thousand dollars. It is my will and desire that all my debts be paid. That all moneys due me be collected all the balance of my estate real & personal not herein willed to remain till some of my younger children arrive at lawful age than all property this property of every kind to be valued by these or five shareholders and all of my children that have arrived to lawful age to receive their share and the balance to remain till the next one arrives of age and then the property to be valued and divided as before and son on till the youngest arrives of age and those of my children that I have given property to are to account for the same at the price I have charged them in my family book. It is my will that any surplus property or any of the Negroes not willed that does not do well be sold and be divided as herein after directed. All the property given to my wife Adaline at her death except the half of the home plantation to be valued and divided as the other property. My mill and desiring that all my debts when collected and when my property is valued that it all be equally divided between my five children James E., Elvira C., Elmina E., Eliza and John H. so that they may all be made equal. I will and bequeath to Benjamin Holder the balance of the tract of land whereon he is farming known as the Ambler Tract after my wife receives the part laid off to her in this my last will and known as the Mill Tract the balance to the said Benjamin Holder also I give him three Negroes named Yancy, Jack Jr. & girl Lydia. I further revoke all wills made by me heretofore and declare this to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have these unto set my hand and seal this 23 day of July 1852.
Witnesses: ? E.H. Griffin W.D. Steele Signed, Benjamin Hagood Source: Actual handwritten will of Benjamin Hagood ************************************************************************** *************************************** The relationship between Benjamin Hagood and Benjamin Holder(b. 1825) has been a source of speculation for some years. Nowhere in any Hagood family documents, legal or otherwise, does Benjamin Hagood claim or acknowledge paternity for Holder. Benjamin Hagood does leave Holder land and three slaves in his will, but does not name him as one of his children. The Holder family listed Benjamin Hagood as the father of Benjamin Holder on his death certificate and the mother as "Miss Holder". MGHB/2002 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "According to the 1860 census, his real and personal estates were valued at $42,600 and $45,000 respectively; the slave schedules for that year recorded thirty-six slaves as his property. An inventory of his estate listed thirteen tracts totaling 4,535 1/2 acres and included a residential plantation of 1,289 acres, Caesars Head tract (500 acres), two lots in Pickensville, railroad and bank stock, and thirty-seven slaves. Elected to the House, Hagood represented Pendleton in the Twenty-eighth (1828-1829), Twenty-ninth (1830-1831), and Thirtieth (1832-1833). during the early 1830's, he supported nullification and was a member of a Pendleton committee of vigilance which sought to prevent the circulation of abolitionist publications (1835). Pendleton elected him to the state Senate for the Thiry-fourth General Assembly (1840-1841); he served on the committee on the military and pensions (1840-1841). Locally, he was a militia colonel and commissioner of public buildings for Pickens District (1834, 1837, 1852). He married Adaline Ambler, daughter of James Ambler and Susan Hagood of Pendleton District. They were the parents of six children, including James Earle, Elvira C., Elmina E., Eliza E., John H., and a child whose name has been lost. Survived by his wife and five children, Benjamin Hagood died 13 February 1865." Source: "Biographical Directory of the SC Senate: 1776-1985", Vol. I, USC Press/1986 ************************************************************************** *************************************** From diary of Samuel Edward Burges, 1860 - 1862: "Went out early. Saw sun rise at 5:50 to begin his days race. rose clear and brilliant, magnificent, cold. after breakfast visited cold spring and the Head, view as clear as I ever saw it, and this is my seventh visit. Col. Hagood says as clear as it ever gets except in winter. Col H is a whole team, full of rough jokes and stories. In afternoon visited a place called the Bluff, not much to be seen except Mts. and a squatters cabin. then to the Head, saw sun set in a bed of Mts., leaving the horizon tinted with a roseate hue. Day quite cool, at dark thermometer 54." Source: SC Genealogical and Historical Magazine.
************************************************************************** *************************************** "The Caesar's Head Property has been noted far and wide as a summer resort for more than a half century. the hotel was kept there for many years by Colonel Ben Hagood, the father of Mrs. Miles, who was one of the quaintest and most original characters ever known in this section. He had an extensive acquaintance throughout the State, and families from the lowcountry were delighted to be under his care and hospitality, so that every summer there was a hegira of wealthy people in the direction of Caesar's Head, where they would enjoy the mountain breezes, drink in the ozone and other things common in that vicinity, eat fried chicken and delicious mutton, wade the adjacent streams while fishing for speckled trout, and, in general, have a good time while resting and recuperating from the effects of a much warmer climate. Colonel Hagood must have entertained a great many thousands, and he was such a superb host that everyone who once tried a sojourn at the Head always desired to get back again. People in those days did not mind a hack or a carriage ride of thirty or forty miles to reach the Head, and they went from Greenville and elsewhere in large numbers. There were no telegraphs or telephones, and the mails brought letters and papers, two or three times a week, so that this popular resort was not burdened with the affairs of the outside world to any extent. Colonel Hagood died many years ago, and the Caesar's Head property passed into the hands of Mrs. Miles (his daughter), by whom it has been owned ever since except with the exception of a few years, when it was under the control of the late Colonel E.M. Seabrook, of Charleston, who purchased but did not succeed in paying for the property. He made extensive improvements of the hotel, adding a large number of rooms and built a splendid road of easy grade up the mountain, which made the trip very delightful for four or five miles before reaching the hotel. Colonel Seabrook had a very large patronage of visitors from various portions of the South. He made money every season, and it was a surprise after a few years that the property passed out of his hands on account of non-payment of the purchase money. Dr. and Mrs. Miles were again installed as the owners and managers of Caesar's Head, and for the past ten or twelve years they have successfully catered to the wants of the visitors who have flocked there without any special effort being made to advertise its advantages and attractions. The climate has the effect of a bracing tonic on Dr. Miles, who believed it was necessity for his existence on account of pulmonary trouble. He did not care to live elsewhere, and so they have quietly and graciously ministered to the comfort of their guests all these years. " "The tract consists of twenty-two hundred and thirty-one acres, embracing the famous Caesar's Head and many other points of interest. The buildings are extensive and completely furnished throughout. The grounds are stocked with sufficient livestock for all necessary purposes, except there are no horses or mules, and the orchards are now loaded with the most delicious fruit. The Blythe's Gap turnpike road across the mountains, and chartered by the State, is an appendage of the place. The owners refused twenty thousand dollars in cash for this property not many years since." Source: The Greenville Mountaineer, Sept. 18, 1897, reprinted in "Early Travel & Accommodations Along the roads of the Upper Part of Greenville County, SC & Surrounding Areas" by Mann Batson, 1995 ************************************************************************** *************************************** It is interesting to note that among the engagements listed for the 11th Regiment Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War, Caesar's Head and Pickensville are listed as sites. Source: http://users.aol.com/dlharvey/11thcav.htm ************************************************************************** *************************************** Pickens District Jury List: 1828-1849: Benjamin Hagood - 10/31 GJ(Grand Jury); 10/37 GJ; 10/41GJ, 3/48 CP(Common Pleas) ************************************************************************** *************************************** Joseph Chapman, early settler in the Old Pendleton District, served in the Revolutionary War under Captain Robert Maxwell and Colonel Andrew Pickens. There is an interesting account in the Chapman Family website listed below. The following is part of the probate records of Joseph Chapman on file in the Pickens County Courthouse: "The petition of the undersigned legatees of the Estate of Joseph Chapman, deceased, pray that you would appoint Benjamin Hagood Administrator of said Estate as it was the wish of our father that he should act as Administrator and we wish the property to be sold as quick as the law will allow for the property is very much exposed. There is no will made concerning the said property." Signed by his sons. "On the first Monday in August, 1837, Joseph Chapman's lands were sold at auction at the Pickens Courthouse. (This would have been 'Old Pickens' which was located at Robertson's Ford on the Keowee River, near the present day Oconee Nuclear Station. The only building remaining is the old Presbyterian Church, which was made of brick, while the rest of the buildings were wood frame. There is a church yard with some old tombstones, as well as some tombstones moved to the site by Duke Power when the Nuclear Station and dams were built causing the Keowee to form lakes.) The lands were bought for $1,511 by the Reverend John Burdine. An amazing sum for a preacher to have in those days." "In 1849, John Burdine sold 'all that tract of land known as the Joseph Chapman land on both sides of the east fork of 12 Mile River to Benjamin Hagood'. Hagood owned the store and mill on land which adjoined the Chapman lands. He administered the estate. Did he front the money to Reverend Burdine with understanding that at some future date he would purchase the land outright?" Source: www.chapmanfamilies.org/bio_joseph.html ************************************************************************** *************************************** See transcription of the Inventory and Appraisement of the Real and Personal Estate of Benjamin Hagood attached. ************************************************************************** ***************************************
Georgia Hall County
This indenture made and intered in Thirteenth Day of September in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and thirty Between Benjamin Haygood of the State of South Carolina Pickens District of the one part and ? Hagood of Georgia Hall County of the other part. With that I the said Benjamin Hagood for and consideration of the sum of four hundred and ? Dollars to me in hand paid which is hereby ack??? and for which I have Granted bargained and ? and by these presents do grant bargain and ? unto the said Osborn Hagood his heirs and ? Forever a certain piece parcel or tract of Land lyi? and being in the State of Georgia and Hall ? in the tenth District Containing one hundred Twenty five Acres being one half of a lot known marked No 28 on both sides Little Yellow Creek ? ing the west half of said to a conditional line By Ezekiel Painter and John Hitower which Lot ? originally Drawn in a Land Lottery in the said ?of Georgia by William Vaughn and Granted to him ????????on the seventh Day of October ? Granted bargained and Sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell into the said Ratliff Bor??? His heirs and assigns forever a certain piece or tract ? Land, lying and being in the State of Georgia Hall Co ? In the tenth District containing one hundred and Twenty five acres being one half of a Lot known and marked No 28 on both sides of Little yellow Creek containing ? The west half of said lot of said lot to a conditional line marked ? Ezekiel Painter and John Hightower on which lot was originally drawn in a Land Lottery in the said ? of Georgia by William Vaughn and granted to him ?/ His Excellency John Clark on the Seventeenth Day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand Eighteen and Twenty one & I do warrant and forever defend the said west Eng(/0 of said Lot to Ratcliff Boon his heirs and assigns together with all and singular the rights mess? and appertainces there unto belonging or in any way incident to the same from any self my heirs and from the Gl? of every other person whomsoever claiming the same or any part there of in witness I hereunto set my hand and seal the Day and year above writen(sic) and fifty ????????and bring in the ? of ?? ?? In the Tenth District containing one hundred and Twenty five Acres being one half of a lot known and marked No 28 on both sides Little yellow Creek ? ing the west half of said to a conditional Line By Ezekiel Painter and John Hitower which Lot ? originally Drawn in a Land Lottery in the said State of Georgia by William Vaughn and Granted to him by Excellency John Clark on the Seventh Day of October in Year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Twenty one and I do warrant and forever defend the said End of said Lot to Osborn Hagood his heirs and assigns Together with all and singular the rights m
State of South Carolina Pickens District
Know all men by these present that I Benjamin Hagood for and in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred Dollars to me in hand paid by David Smith of the State of Georgia and County of Hall have bargained Sold and released and by these presents do Grant bargain sell and Release unto the aforesaid David Smith one half of a certain tract or parsell of land or lot of land lying and being in the State of Georgia and County of Hall all the one half of the aforesaid for the East end of said lot containing one hundred and Twenty five acres more or less No 28 Drawn by William Vaun of Thomas Dist Burke County. Together with all and Singular the aforesaid premises unto the said David Smith His Heirs and assigns and I do hereby bind myself my heirs and assigns to warrant and forever defend the one half of said lot of land the East end unto the aforesaid David Smith his heirs and assigns and against myself my heirs and assigns in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this the 12th day of March A D 1854. Signed Sealed and acknowledged in the presence of us John Robinson Benjamin Hagood (seal) W D Rogers
Georgia Hall County
In person before me John H. Hanson a Justice of the peace for said County cameJohn Robinson who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he saw Benjamin Hagood Sign and deliver the within Deed of Conveyance for the purpose within mentioned and that he saw W D Rogers assign his name as a witness - Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 20th day of March 1854 - John H Hanson Jr John Robinson
Recorded this 24th July 1854
William Sitton, Clerk
Source: Hall Co., GA Records as found by Richard Painter, 2002.
General Notes for Child Osborn Hagood
Osborn Haywood [Haygood or Hagood] - 11 From Pendleton District, SC; married to Lydia Robinson, daughter of Rev. Allen Robinson; supposedly the son of Benjamin (this is an error, MGHB/2002) and Martha (West) Haygood; Osborn and Lydia Haygood were Baptists [see, for example, Garland C. Bagley's "History of Forsyth County, Georgia," pp.779, 845; also from Minutes of Secona Baptist Church (in Pendleton District, SC), p. 30 - May 11 [1830] the church met and entered upon business & the eldership reports that the [they] met at New Hope Meeting House and received the following members br Osborn Hagood, Sr., Lydia Hagood and Martha Hitt by letters and that the brethernry requests the church to set there again resolved that the church meet at that place once a month untill the appointment is ordained ... p. 30 -- September 4 [1830] the church met and authorized br Osbourn Hagood to exercise his gift in any way he thinks proper (apparently this was a gift for preaching the gospel.)] The Haygood family apparently moved to Georgia from S.C. in about 1831. The Secona Baptist Church Minutes (p.30) state "February 4 [1831] the church met and dismissed br Osbourn Hagood and sr. Lydia Hagood by letter and adjourned." I only know of 4 (or perhaps 5) children of the Haygoods born by the time of the 1834 census: Martha (b.ca. 1828), Lucinda (b. ca. 1829), Benjamin H. (b. ca. 1830), Elizabeth A. (b. ca. 1831), and perhaps Adaline (b. ca. 1835 ?). Note that the spacing of their ages suggests that there might have been another child born ca. 1833, who later died ? And, there may have been older children that I don't know about. For example, the 1820 Pendleton District, SC census, p.223, lists: Haygood, Osbourne, males 0 0 0 1 and females 1 0 1 - but that youngest child is not reflected in the children I listed.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaforsyt/records/census/1834annotated.html
General Notes for Child Rebecca Hagood
MRS. JOHN HIGHTOWER (1786-1863) (Rebecca Hagood) "Rebecca Hagood was born in 1786, daughter of James and Martha (West) Hagood. She married first, John Hightower and second, a Mr. Barton, and lived on the Buncombe Highway north of Greenville. Left a widow, she often visited at the home of her brother, Benjamin Hagood, who lived at Caesar's Head six months of the year. It is believed that Scarborough painted her portrait at Caesar's Head a popular resort where the artist spent many summers." Collection: Confidential Source: "South Carolina Portraits": A Collection of Portraits of South Carolinians and Portraits in South Carolina, compiled The Nat'l Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of South Carolina, pub. 1996, The State Printing Co. The owners of this portrait are Mr. & Mrs. Ben A. Hagood, Charleston. In a conversation with Ben in 2002, several humorous anecdotes were told regarding the portrait. The portrait had been passed down to Frances Miles Hagood Mauldin ("Aunt Queen"). She delighted in telling the story that the portrait had been hung in the dark little room under the stairs in the family home for many years. (Family home later becoming the Hagood-Mauldin House). When family children needed some "time out" from over excitement or naughty behavior, they spent their time in the little room with.... "Aunt Rebecca" (portrait). Upon "Aunt Queen's" death, the portrait was willed to James M.("Jimmy") Hagood, Ben A. Hagood's father, and "Jimmy" later left it to his son Ben A. Hagood. When Ben and his wife Derrill Maybank Hagood had their first son, Ben Jr., he was once put down in his crib in the room in the James M. Hagood house where "Aunt Rebecca's" portrait was proudly displayed. Baby Ben was usually easy to put down, but this night he wailed and cried until his mother came in to check on him. When Derrill came into the room Baby Ben was crying hysterically while looking at the portrait. She promptly hung a diaper over the portrait and Baby Ben went agreeably to sleep. Source: Conversation between Ben A. Hagood and Margaret Gary Hagood Brightwell/2002
The 1850 Census of Greenville, Greenville Co., SC shows a Rebecca Barton, about 60 years old, living in dwelling number 318 next door to a "Susan Painter". This Susan Painter is believed to be her sister Susanna. In the house with Susan was Hightower Painter, age 23; Amanda, & James. Source: Richard Painter, direct descendant of Susanna Hagood Painter, of Central, Pickens County, SC, in 2002.
Directions to Hightower-Hagood Cemetery: Now in Cliffs Valley complex. Go on (old) 25 to Terry Creek Rd., turn left; proceed past Terry Creek P.H. Church and turn right onto Painter Creek Rd; proceed on Painter Creek Rd to Pathfinder Court; left on Pathfinder Court to 207 Pathfinder Court; this is the residence of Paul W. Yoder, phone: 803-836-5268. Cemetery is just nw of the paved surface of the backing-out area shown between Lots 2 (Mr. Yoder's lot) and 3(undeveloped as of this date); this is the area on which the cem is located which is HH+82 degrees 27' 11" W, 35 degrees 08' 13" N. This is the cemetery of John Hightower.
Tombstone reads: Rebecca Hagood, wife of John Hightower, died Nov. 4, 1863, aged 77 years. Erected by the children of Benjamin Hagood. Besides she and her husband, there is a stone for "Infant Son of John Hightower and his wife Rebecca - 1845; Marie....1834? - indistinct inscription on a field stone; Rebecca Hightower Apr. 17, 1845, with inscription "Remember me as you pass by" etc. and the affectionate poem "I cannot forget thee, the struggle is vain. Thine image will come in its freshness again. Let fate do her worst, she can never erase from my mind, or my heart, thy name or thy place." It was noted that John Hightower, Rebecca Hightower, and the infant son of John & Rebecca Hightower all died in 1845. However, the John Hightower who died Jan. 27, 1845, at age 67 would not seem to be the husband of Rebecca Hightower to whom the above verses were written, evidently by a grieving husband, as she died in April 1845, about three months after his death. There is also a puzzle as to just who Rebecca Hagood was, and to which John Hightower she was married. Rebecca Hagood, who was (from the dates given) was born in 1786 and died in 1863 must have been the wife of John Hightower who was born in 1778 and died in 1845. The other Rebecca, who died in 1845, as did her infant son, must have been the wife of another John Hightower, whose gravestone was not found in this cemetery, but could be among the mass of stones which have been removed from graves and piled up between Rebecca who died in 1845, and her infant son. Only one grave seems to have been entered, but the place is so overgrown and covered with woods earth from years of dead vegetation that it is now impossible to tell what happened there. The handsome stones remaining could be moved to a more suitable place for preservation. Since there is no sign of cultivation of land around this place, it is not another example of gravestones being piled together and the place plowed around as in many places in Greenville County, so the desecration here must be attributed to vandals. This cemetery should not be confused with the Hightower-Hawkins cemetery on Highway 25. Source: A Greenville Co., SC, cemetery book found by Richard Painter at the Greenville County Library. Copies sent to Margaret Gary Hagood Brightwell 2002.
General Notes for Child Susannah Hagood
The 1850 Census of Greenville, Greenville Co., SC shows a Rebecca Barton, about 60 years old, living in dwelling number 318 next door to a "Susan Painter". This Susan Painter is believed to be her sister Susanna. In the house with Susan was Hightower Painter, age 23; Amanda, & James.
In the 1860 Census of Greenville County, SC, T.H. Panther, his wife Harriet P., children - Mary Grisilda (age 6), Thomas G. (age 3), and John A. (age 1) are living near Martha A. Allen age 30, and her children. Also listed is susan Panther, age 69. Source: Richard Painter, direct descendant of Susanna Hagood Painter, of Central, Pickens County, SC, in 2002.
Richard Painter, source, surmises that perhaps Susannah, unmarried, moved to Hall County, GA, with her parents James and Martha Hagood. There she met Ezekial Painter,(believed to be a widower) married him(1826) and at some future time, perhaps after the death of her husband Ezekial, moved to the Greenville, SC area.
General Notes for Child Dr. Zachariah Hagood
1850 Census, Greens Dist., Jefferson Co., AL: Zacharia age 56, farmer: wife - Mary A., age 40 (born at sea); James 16; Francis R., 14; Margaret 12; Nancy 9; John H. 7; Susanna 6; Mary E. 3; Zac B., 1.
1860 Census,Greens Dist., Jeff Co. AL, Pg 665 -- Lists Zachariah Hagood age 66, Farmer; Value of personal property: $32,100; Value of Real Estate - $7,000. Wife - Nancy, age 44;: John H., age 18; Susan age 16; Mary C., age 14; William H., age 4: Theodicise E., age 2; Mary S. Watson, age 17; Jane Watson, age 16; John C., age 14; and John A. Painter, age 26, Laborer.
Source: Information from Bill Allen, Houston, TX - a descendant of Zachariah Hagood. ( Correspondence w/ Margaret Gary Hagood Brightwell/2002)
James Hagood
Husband James Hagood 1
Born: 1744 - VA
Christened:
Died: 1823
Buried:
Father: William Hagood (Abt 1735-Bef 1793) 1
Mother: Sarah Johnson (Abt 1750-1826) 1
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Martha West (1755-1829) 1 - 1770
Wife
Born:
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Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Gideon Johnson Hagood (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
2 F Susan Hagood (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
3 F Eliza Ann Hagood (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Died:
Buried:
4 M William H. Hagood
Born: 1811
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Annie Martin (living)
General Notes (Husband)
According to Ben A. Hagood, Charleston, James Hagood is buried near Galey Mill, 2 miles from the Saluda River near where Hagood Bridge is located. Burial location on the Blythe Shoals side of the river. This is relatively near the Hightower Cemetery where James Hagood's daughter, Rebecca, is buried. Ben has a memory of he, his father James M. Hagood, and Frances Miles Hagood Mauldin ("Aunt Queen" or "Jackie" as she was called) visiting the burial site when he was about five years old. This would have been about 1933 and Ben remembers going on an outing from Pickens to the burial site and being told that this was where his Great, great, great grandfather was buried. The walk seemed long to the then five year old little boy and he remembers going through a field, over a fence and then finding the burial site. Family legend has it that he replied after this quite lengthy walk, "I don't care, care, care." This was Ben A. Hagood's one and only visit to the burial site. He does not believe that the graves were marked. Many years later Ben A. Hagood visited with Sidney Bruce who was well into his nineties and they discussed the location of the burial site of James Hagood. Sidney's son, Bob Bruce, was also at this gathering and was in on the conversation. The location mentioned in the above paragraph is where Sidney Bruce strongly believed that James Hagood was buried.
"Received eight hundred acres on Horse Pen Creek in Edgefield County from his father, but he lived and planted in Barnwell. He died in 1829, and in his will he mentions four children." Source: "Meet Your Grandfather" by General Johnson Hagood
General Notes for Child William H. Hagood
"Graduated from the South Carolina Medical College in 1833. Had one son who never married, and eleven daughters." Five unmarried daughters are not named, nor is son. Source: "Meet Your Grandfather" by General Johnson Hagood
James Earle Hagood and Esther Benson Robinson
Husband James Earle Hagood 1
Born: 30 Nov 1826 - Pickens, Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 29 Apr 1904 - Pickens, Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Father: Benjamin Hagood (1788-1865) 1 2
Mother: Adeline Hagood Ambler (1808-1877) 1
Marriage: May 1847 - Pickens Co., SC
Noted events in his life were:
• Census, Pickens District, SC, 1850
• Census, Pickens District, SC, 1860
Wife Esther Benson Robinson 1
Born: 1 Apr 1829 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 26 Jul 1889 - Pickens, Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Father: Dr. John Robinson (1792-1841) 1
Mother: Eliza Blassingame (1800-1886) 1
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, Pickens District, SC, 1850
• Census, Pickens District, SC, 1860
Children
1 F Mary Elizabeth Hagood 1
Born: 19 Aug 1848 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 9 May 1921 - Pickens, Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Spouse: Pleasant Mcduffie Alexander (1839-1888) 1
Marr: 12 May 1870 - Pickens Co., SC
2 M William Millikin Hagood 1
Born: 29 Dec 1850 - Hagood Estate, Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 14 May 1927 - Easley, Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Easley Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Spouse: Kate Cleveland (1852-1929) 1
Marr: 6 Nov 1873 - Spartanburg, SC
3 F Eliza A Hagood 1
Born: 1853 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 1871 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried:
Spouse: William D Goodwin ( -After 1870) 1
Marr: 26 Nov 1870
4 F Martha Alice Hagood 1
Born: 26 Jan 1855 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 28 Nov 1855 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
5 F Eliza Adeline Hagood
Born: Feb 1856
Christened:
Died: Apr 1871
Buried: - Hagood Family Cemetary, Twelve Mile Community, Pickens, SC
Spouse: William Goodwin ( - )
Marr: 1870
6 F Lelia Caroline Hagood 1
Born: 2 Jul 1857 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 12 Jul 1858 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
7 F Leila Carolyn Hagood
Born: 1857
Christened:
Died: 1858
Buried: - Hagood Family Cemetary, Twelve Mile Community, Pickens, SC
8 M James Earle Hagood 1
Born: 23 Apr 1859 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 18 Nov 1916 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Spouse: Dora Folger (1868-1952) 1
Marr: 4 Aug 1895 - Easley, Pickens Co., SC
9 M John Robinson Hagood 1
Born: 20 Nov 1861 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 22 Dec 1884 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
10 F Lucie Virginia Hagood 1
Born: 26 Jun 1864 - Old Pickens, Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 2 Mar 1953 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Spouse: James Mcduffie Bruce (1861-1926) 1
Marr: 1891 - Pickens Co., SC
11 M Benjamin Adger Hagood 1
Born: 10 Nov 1866 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 13 Jan 1928 - Charleston, SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Spouse: Mary Eleanor Morrow (1871-1950) 1
12 F Frances Miles Hagood 1
Born: 1870 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 26 Feb 1954 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Spouse: Thomas Joab Mauldin (1870-1931) 1
Marr: 28 Sep 1904
General Notes (Husband)
James Earle Hagood, clerk of the United States circuit court forthedistrict of South Carolina, is a native of Pickens county, B.C.,andwas born November 30, 1826. His father was Col. Benjamin Hagood,whowas a native of Edgefield county, B.C., and was born about 1789.Forforty-five years previous to his death Col. Hagood was a residentofPickens county, where he followed planting and merchandising. Hewasone of the prominent men of his county, and for many yearsrepresentedwhat was then known as the old Pendleton district, in bothbranches ofthe legislature. (What was the old Pendleton district nowcomprisesthe counties of Pickens, Oconee and Anderson.) Col. Hagoodwas an oldline Whig, and was a strong believer and supporter of thedoctrines ofClay, and Harrison, and yet was a believer innullification, and in1832 was in favor of his state seceding. Andagain in 1860 headvocated secession, being all through life a strongbeliever instates rights. He met with success through life, and priorto thelate war was a man of large fortune. But, notwithstanding hislossesoccasioned by the war he left a large estate at his death in1865. Hiswife was Adaline, the daughter of James Ambler, of thesameneighborhood, but a native of Scotland, who was married inCharleston,B.C., to Susan Hagood, who was an aunt of Gov. JohnsonHagood, ofBarnwell, B.C. To the union of Col. Hagood and wife sixchildren wereborn, five of whom survive, and all live in the immediateneighborhoodof Pickens. The mother died in 1874, in her seventy-firstyear. Theearly days of our subject were spent on the plantation and inthestore in Pickens county. His education was obtained in the publicorcommon schools, his principal preceptor being the Rev. JohnL.Kennedy, a well known and noted educator of that county andsection.In 1856, while in his thirtieth year, he was elected clerk ofthecircuit court of Pickens county, a position he filled withabilityuntil 1868. After the war he read law, and was admitted topractice,and from 1868 until 1873 was the law partner of Judge JosephK.Norton, of Pickens Court House. He represented Pickens county inthelegislatures of 1869-70-71, and on April 21, 1873, was, by judgeHughL. Bond, appointed to his present office of clerk of the UnitedStatescircuit court. He is also United States commissioner andspecialmaster in the United States circuit court. Our subject wasmarriedMay 4, 1847, to Esther Benson Robinson, who was born Pickenscounty onApril 1, 1820. She is the daughter of Dr. John and ElizaRobinson, ofGreenville, B.C., and granddaughter of Gen. JohnBlassingame, ofGreenville, who was an officer in the American armyduring theRevolutionary war. Mrs. Hagood died on July 26, 1889. Totheir unionten children were born, six of whom survive. Our subjectowns the oldhomestead in Pickens county, and also a large plantation,besideslarge tracts of valuable real estate upon which are quantitiesoftimber and rich deposits of mica, asbestos and other minerals.Sincehe arrived at manhood Mr. Hagood has been a member of theMasonicfraternity.
General Notes (Wife)
"Mrs. Esther B. Hagood, wife of James E. Hagood, died at her summer home in Pickens the 26th ult. at the age of 60 years. Interred at Hagood burying ground 5 miles north of Pickens." Source: "Pickens Sentinel", July 1890
General Notes for Child Mary Elizabeth Hagood
"But Mary Hagood, one of the favorites of the young people went to Pendleton to school and came back to marry Mac Alexander, her childhood sweetheart. Their wedding was at Jasmine Cottage, her parent's home which stood on the hillside with a broad view of Keowee River in the valley below." Source: "The Last Days of Old Pickens" by Pearl S. McFall,1966, p. 108 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Married - On the evening of the 12th inst. by Rev. J. L. Kennedy, at the residence of the bride's father, at Pickens C.H., Mr. P. McD. Alexander to Miss Mary Hagood, eldest daughter of J.E. Hagood, Esq." Source: The Keowee Courier, 1849-1851,1857-1861,1865-1868" by Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr., Southern Historical Press ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Before the end of the year,(1870), another important acquisition graced the town (Pickens). Wayfarers were gratified when the community gained the 'New Hotel,' which was located on Lot no. 9 at the corner of Main and Lewis Streets. The proprietors, Mary and Pleasant McDuffie Alexander, had lived at or near Old Pickens following their marriage in May of 1870 but returned to New Pickens to offer the needed accommodations. Mrs. Alexander was the eldest daughter of Colonel and Mrs. James E. Hagood and before marriage was the first Postmaster in New Pickens. Alexander soon entered into a mercantile partnership with his brother-in-law, William Millikin Hagood, under the firm name of Hagood and Alexander." Source: "Pickens: The Town and The First Baptist Church" by Jane Boroughs Morris, 1991 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Col. J.E. Hagood and daughters, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. J. McD. Bruce and Miss Queenie returned from Charleston. Miss Queenie went on to Birmingham to visit relatives." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday 12 May 1892 ************************************************************************** *************************************** Newspaper clipping of obituary, not dated, paper not named: "MRS. ALEXANDER OF PICKENS IS DEAD, PROMINENT PICKENS COUNTY WOMAN DIED LAST NIGHT - FUNERAL WEDNESDAY" Easley, May 9 - (Special) - Mrs. Mary E. Alexander, one of Pickens County's best known and most beloved women, died tonight at 8:15 o'clock at her home at Pickens. Funeral services will be held from the residence at Pickens Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, interment following In the family cemetery near Pickens. Mrs. Alexander was 72 years of age, and was the eldest daughter of the late Col. J.E. Hagood, of Pickens For the past forty years she had been an invalid, but bore her long suffering with remarkable Christian fortitude and throughout maintained a cheerful disposition which won her many fast friends throughout the county. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and was a Christian woman of the highest type. She is survived by two brother and two sisters: W.M. Hagood, of Easley, B.A. Hagood of Charleston; Mrs J. McD. Bruce of Pickens and Mrs. T.J. Mauldin, of Pickens. "
Portion of another newspaper clipping obituary, paper nor date named: ".............of the sweet spirit of Mrs. Alexander, the town of Pickens loses its best friend as well as its oldest native citizen, for Mrs. Alexander, in company with her father, Col. James E. Hagood, drove from Old Pickens, September 12, 1868, bringing the words of Pickens district with them, and called this home. It would be hard for one in this advanced civilization to conceive the possibility of abandoning a town, with its beautiful home and hallowed associations to move into an area far removed, only a dense forest, to have the vision of a new town and community with its possibilities for growth and happiness. Yet such was the courage of these earlier settlers, when, undaunted by the effects of war, they laid aside their personal feelings and with a bravery and fortitude which was the heritage of the true Southerner, they took up anew the duties of life. And their courage and fortitude-the happy outlook upon 'tomorrow' - the deep human sympathy and interest in persons around her, were the chief characteristics which marked her life and made a place for her in the hearts of their community. Her strong, active mind was ever busy evolving ideas for the betterment of the community, and the improvement of the town. Her interest in the churches and their welfare, unmarked by denominational lines, was ever foremost in her mind, for she vividly recalled the time when divine services were held in the court house and Rev. Fletcher Smith served as shepherd of the little flock, and when Sunday School was held in the office of the clerk of court. She saw the fulfillment of her prayers in modern, well-equipped churches. Daily her thoughts were centered in the school problems, for she had seen the school system develop from a small number, taught by the first teacher, Mrs. Spartan D. Goodlett, under a brush arbor, to the present brick structure, and was eagerly hoping for improved facilities. Mrs. Alexander served as the first postmaster of Pickens, the male population being disenfranchised after the war, and unable to hold office, Miss Mary Hagood was appointed postmistress. Mrs. Alexander was the eldest daughter of the late Col. James E. Hagood and his wife Esther B. Robinson, and was born at the plantation home of her grandfather, Col. Benjamin Hagood, a few miles north of Pickens, August 19, 1848. A few months later her father moved to the adjoining plantation, Twelve Mile, where she lived until seven years old, when Col. Hagood, having been elected clerk of court of Pickens District, kept the first Inn in Pickens, to acbanks(sic) of the Keowee. Here her young girlhood was spent and the story of life in that cultured old town with its refinement and wealth of Ante-bellum days reads like ........................................young womanhood's estate. The war's alarms were sounded and she threw her heart into its preparation, and suffered and sacrificed through the years of struggle. Again during the progress of the great World War, thought enfeebled by age and illness, she was busily alive to her duties and responsibilities as a patriotic American citizen, and she spent her time knitting and sewing and in teaching the younger generation these acts and principles of patriotism. On May 12, 1870, she was married to P. McD. Alexander, and again returned to Old Pickens to live, after having been here a few years. Within a few months Mr. and Mrs. Alexander returned to Pickens, bringing the house which they had purchased and having it re-erected in Pickens. In this hospitable home, now the residence of Mrs. N.E. Thornley, they kept the first inn in Pickens, to accommodate the visitors at the terms of court, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander contributed largely to the growth of their community and he was called home April 1, 1888, before being able to realize many of his ambitions for the town. Of this union two sons were born, Claude and Eugene, and they too were taken in the beauty of their young manhood. Mrs. Alexander was a sufferer for nearly fifty years, but as she lay upon her bed of pain and sorrow, for it seemed that nothing of Anguish and grief were spared her, her mind looked out upon the future, ever hoping 'tomorrow' would be brighter, exemplifying the teachings of her Saviour, helping, comforting, uplifting. As the shades of morning fell, May 9, 'God's finger touched her and she slept.' The beautiful funeral services were held at the residence on Wednesday morning, conducted by Rev. E.T. Hodges of Columbia, and Rev. Mr. Knox. Mr. Hodges' feeling remarks portrayed her as she was and the triumphant hymn "My Faith Looks Up To Thee," so sweetly rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, of Greenville, told the source upon which she relied. Her body was tenderly laid to rest in the family cemetery at Twelve Mile, six of her nephews acting as pall bearers. Beneath a mass of flowers sent by admirers from the Presbyterian and Methodist churches, the U.D.C. and other organizations, from loving kindred and friends who were present in large numbers, she sleeps to await the resurrection morn. home, town, friends, mourn her loss. The loved ones gone before have welcomed her to their and her eternal gain. As we leave her precious body neath the shadows of the mountains of her nativity, beside the graves of those she loved so well, let us be comforted with the thought, 'We shall go to her, but she shall not return to us' ." ************************************************************************** *************************************** Honorary member of the Pickens, SC Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.Source: "Recollections and Reminiscences", 1861-1865, pub. South Carolina Division United Daughters of the Confederacy, 1998. ************************************************************************** **************************************
General Notes for Child William Millikin Hagood
William M. Hagood, one of the prominent merchants and bankersofEasley, was born in Pickens county, B.C., December 29, 1850.Hisfather is Hon. James E. Hagood, the present clerk of the UnitedStatescircuit court at Charleston. His mother's maiden name was EstherB.Robinson. She died July 26, 1889. Mr. Hagood was reared inPickenscounty, which has always been his home. Between the years 1856and1868, his father was clerk of the old Pickens district, and duringhisboyhood the son was employed at times in his father's office.Hereceived a common school education, and, in 1866, entered thestoreowned by his father at Old Pickens, as a clerk, and remainedthere twoyears. He then went to Anderson, where he acted as clerkandbook-keeper, between three and four years, for C. A . Reed. In1872he went to what was then known as New Pickens and engagedinmerchandising on his own account. He remained there five years,hisbrother-in-law, P. McD. Alexander, being his partner. In 1877Mr.Hagood moved to Easley, still retaining an interest in the storeatPickens, the partnership with his brother-in-law still continuing.Thefirm at Pickens went under the firm name of Hagood & Alexander.Uponlocating at Easley in 1877, Mr. Hagood established a store thereinwhich Mr. Alexander had an interest, the firm name being W. M.Hagood& Co. Mr. Alexander conducted the store at Pickens and residedtherewhile Mr. Hagood conducted the store at Easley and resided there.Theycontinued in this way until 1884, when Mr. Hagood exchangedhisinterest in the store at Pickens for Mr. Alexander's interest inthestore at Easley. Immediately after this transfer Mr. Hagood tookinas partners in his Easley business two young men who, prior tothattime, had been in his employ as clerks for several years. TheywereJ. McD. Bruce and W. W. Robinson. They have been his partnersinbusiness ever since, but the firm name has continued to be W.M.Hagood & Co. Upon the death of Mr. Alexander, in 1888, the firmofW.M. Hagood & Co., purchased the store he had left, which theyhaveowned and conducted ever since, in the name of Hagood, Bruce &Co.Their store at Easley is one of the best in that section of thestate.The building is of brick, 32 X 120 feet and in it the firmcarries afine stock of general merchandise. The firm also occupies aframestoreroom, adjoining the brick building, 28X80 feet, which isstockedwith furniture. There is scarcely any article in any branchofmerchandise which cannot be found on sale by this firm. It istheleading cotton firm in Easley, having during the past season,handled4,500 bales. In February 1891, Mr. Hagood helped organize theEasleyBanking company, and was elected its president, which positionhe nowholds. The company has an authorized capital stock of $50,000.Forseveral years he has been a stockholder and director in thePeople'sbank, of Greenville. He is one of the leading stockholders oftheEasley Oil Mill company, and is its secretary and treasurer. He isastockholder in the Spartan mills and the Whitney mills ofSpartanburg,also in the Anderson Cotton mills, and in the GreenvilleFertilizercompany. He is one of the trustees of the Easley highschool. Inpolitics he is a firm adherent to the democratic party. Heis anelder in the Presbyterian Church. On November 6, 1873, he wasmarriedto Miss Kate Cleveland of Spartanburg and they have fivechildrenliving, three of whom are sons. Mr. Hagood is one of themostprosperous, alert and progressive young merchants in the state. Heisan ideal business man of the most pronounced type. Investinghisprofits as he does, as fast as they accumulate, where they willyieldthe highest income, his business interests have not only becomemuchdiversified but very productive and profitable. [Cyclopedia ofEminentMen.....1892]
General Notes for Child Martha Alice Hagood
Tombstone inscription lists age as 9 months 2 days.
General Notes for Child Eliza Adeline Hagood
Inscription on tombstone: "My Darling Wife".
General Notes for Child Leila Carolyn Hagood
Tombstone inscription lists age as 1 year, 10 days.
Obit. - Died on the 12 inst., Lelah C., infant daughter of J.E. & E. Hagood, aged eleven months and ten days. Source: " The Keowee Courier, 1849-1851,1857-1861,1865-1868" by Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr., Southern Historical Press
General Notes for Child James Earle Hagood
1895: 29 Aug: Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage the4Aug at the Presbyterian Church in Easley SC of J E Hagood, Jr andMissDora A Folger. (The Peoples Journal p 65) 1895: 29 Aug: Thornley Brothers have sold their interest inthelivery business in Easley to their partner J E Hagood. (ThePeoplesJournal p 65) 1896: J E Hagood has taken charge of the Ceasar's Head Hotel.(ThePeoples Journal p 103)
General Notes for Child John Robinson Hagood
Concerning the Presbyterian Church of Pickens: The ladies of the new church were concerned that the paint job on the benches would stain their dresses so they busily started to work on cushions for the pews. "The industrious seamstresses were grateful to Robbie Hagood, who 'gave us the cotton for the cushions, and kindly carried it to the Church for us.' "
To further aid the funding of the new Presbyterian Church, Pickens: "Public entertainments were a favored form of amusement in town, combining culture with socializing and relaxation, and advanced planning usually brought forth good attendance by patrons willing to pay admission for good music and dramatizations."
"Ida Bradley (in her journal) summarized the good times stimulated by the long hours of rehearsal. Her narration tells of the participants practicing several nights at the Hagood home, where rehearsals were infused with a great deal of risibility as well as serious work. Ida had a role in one of the charades, together with Miss Powers, Marie McCaslan, Robbie Hagood, and Jame Carey. Their comic skit was called 'Lovesick.' Another was entitled 'Falsehood,' and featured Minnie Bruce, Lucie Hagood, Lela Grogan (a visitor at the Bruces), Julius Boggs, George Taylor, and Mac Bruce. In full regalia, the performers held a dress rehearsal at the courthouse on Thursday night, where the stage had been handsomely decorated by the ladies. As often happened, the night of the 18th found rain preventing a full house, but those who attended the program were well entertained. The charades received the desired reactions, and 'The Gypsy Countess,' acted by Robbie Hagood, Miss Connor, and Nannie Edwards, was a highlight." "The newspaper, in its report of the entertainment, said that the music was of 'a high order' and enjoyed by everyone 'to the full brim.' Particular praise went to twelve-year-old Queenie Hagood in her personification of the beggar in the song, 'I Have No One.' 'AT its close,' noted the 'Sentinel', 'she received a perfect shower of bouquets An exceptional recitation of 'The Polish Boy' by Master Ben A. Hagood was mentioned as well. In a prognostication of the fifteen-year-old boy's future, the paper said of Hagood, a future lawyer: 'He possesses the power of a good speaker, and with practice and training, will become quite an adept in elocution, the most beautiful of all arts.' " The program raised $33.80 for the Presbyterian Church.
Source: "Pickens: The Town and the First Baptist Church" by Jane Boroughs Morris, 1991
see diary of his father, James E. Hagood, concerning his death. "John Robinson Hagood, at the age of 23, was editor of The Easley Messenger when it started publication in 1883. In 1884, the young editor died with a sudden attack of influenza and diphtheria. He was a graduate of Wofford College." Source: "The Pickens Sentinel", September 30, 1968, p. 3
Inscription on tombstone reads: "Aged: 23 years, 1 month, 2 days". ************************************************************************** ***************************************"On December 22, 1884 J.R. Hagood the young Editor of the 'Easley Messenger' died with a sudden attack of influenza and diphtheria. He was a graduate of Wofford College and only 23 years old. His very successful newspaper had been running a little more than a year when he died. An item in the "Editor J.R. Hagood and Miss Lula Goodlette spent last Sunday up here. She was beaming and he was booming." Source: "Easley Messenger" 29 Feb. 1884 ************************************************************************** *************************************** 'Messenger' January 2, 1885 states: 'For the present Mr. J.P. Carey of Pickens will assume control of the editorial department of the paper and Mr. W.M. Hagood of Easley will manage the business portion.'" Source: "It Happened in Pickens County" by Pearl S. McFall, 1959 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Robbie Hagood will attend Wofford College in Spartanburg." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday 30 September 1880 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "J. Robbie Hagood has returned from Wofford College and gone into business with W.M. Hagood and Company." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday21 June 1883 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Our Editor(John Robinson 'Robbie' Hagood) is absent in attendance at Wofford College Commencement, and we presume he is enjoying himself finely. Read his letter in another column, and overlook the short-comings of the balance of the MESSENGER this week." Source: "Easley Messenger" 23 May 1884 "Mr. J.P. Cary of this place and J.P. Gossett, Esq. of Easley have leased the Easley Messenger from Mr. W.M. Hagood, Administrator of the estate of J.R. Hagood, deceased." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday 17 September 1885 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Rev. A. Coke Smith preached a memorial service at Easley on the death of J. Robbie Hagood." "The following cases were settles: French Broad Valley Railroad Co. vs. J.E. Hagood." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday 17 September 1885 ************************************************************************** ***************************************
General Notes for Child Lucie Virginia Hagood
At Pickens School in 1875, "ten year old Lucie Hagood received singular compliments for the reading of an original composition." Source: "Pickens: The Town and The First Baptist Church" by Jane Boroughs Morris, 1991 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Miss Lucie Hagood is on a visit to Pickens, exchanging the sea-breezes for the frost zephyrs of the Blue ridge. May they fan to her a pleasant visit." Source: "Easley Messenger" 29 Feb.1884 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "A MUSICAL AND LITERARY TREAT": (from the program) "1. The Mocking bird, splendidly executed by Messrs. Alexander, Barr and Bruce, and Miss Lucie V. Hagood...................7. Instrumental Duet: Misses Sitton and Hagood. Pianos...........12. Song. 'I'se Gwine back to Dixie.' Messrs. Alexander, Morgan and Bruce, and Misses Lewis and Simpson, with Miss Hagood playing the accompaniment. Encored. 'Never take the Horse Shoe from the Door.' " Source: "Easley Messenger" 15 August 1884 ************************************************************************** ************************************** Column "Letter from Pickens": "We are settling down to Winter quarters now. No more Summer roses to bloom and flourish among us. All the visiting young ladies have gone except Miss Lucie Hagood, and she leaves for the sea-shore this week. 'We would that it were Summer always.' But time does 'move on in it's ceasless course.' Such departures is(sic) enough to make a fellow 'lose his mirth and his disposition go so heavily with him that the brave, overhanging firmament, all fretted with golden fire,' seem but a waste of empty vapors. We close; so long." Source: "Easley Messenger" 26 Oct 1884 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Col. J.E. Hagood and his daughter Miss Lucie and Mr. P. McD. Alexander will attend the Spartanburg Encampment." Source: "Pickens Sentinel", Thursday 4 August 1887 ************************************************************************** ************************************** "Miss Lucie V. Hagood of Charleston was in Spartanburg to attend the wedding of Miss Alice Walker. She also paid short visits to relatives and friends in Pickens and Greenville. Source: "Pickens Sentinel", January 1888 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Col. J.E. Hagood, Ben A. Hagood and Miss Queenie Hagood of Charleston visited Mr. and Mrs. Mac Bruce during the holidays." Source: "Pickens Sentinel", Thursday 1 January 1891 ************************************************************************** *************************************** Mrs. J. McD. Bruce left last Tuesday to join her father Col. J.E. Hagood and Miss Queenie in Philadelphia." Source: "Pickens Sentinel", March 1891 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Col. J.E. Hagood and daughters, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. J. McD. Bruce and Miss Queenie returned from Charleston. Miss Queenie went on to Birmingham to visit relatives." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday 12 May 1892 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Mrs. J.McD. Bruce and Mrs. W.M. Hagood attended the marriage of Mr. C.C. Twitty and Miss Mamie Evans at Spartanburg last Thursday." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday 2 June 1892 ************************************************************************** *************************************** Obituary, newspaper not named, nor date shown: Mrs. Lucie Hagood Bruce, beloved matron of Pickens, died at a Greenville Hospital at 3:15 P.M. Monday following a long period of declining health and three weeks' critical illness. Mrs. Bruce, a native of Pickens County, was a daughter of the late Col. James E. and Esther Robinson Hagood, pioneer Pickens County natives. She was born June 26, 1864, at Old Pickens, and as a young girl moved with her parents to Charleston, where she received her education. She was married to the late James McDuffie Bruce in 1891 and had since this time lived in Pickens. She was a member of the Pickens Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two sons, J. Hagood Bruce and Sydney Bruce, both of Greenville; one daughter, Mrs. Rufus H. Bethea of Atlanta; seven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. T.J. Mauldin of Pickens. Funeral services were conducted from the residence on Main Street at 4 P.M. Tuesday by her pastor, Rev. Paul P. Thrower. Interment was in the family plot of the Hagood Family Cemetery above Pickens. The following served as active pallbearers: J.McDuffie and Sydney Bruce Jr., Rufus H. Bethea, Robert Wallace Bruce, Richard Allen, Glenn Parham, Ben A. and Ben F. Hagood Jr. and James W. Tribble." ************************************************************************** *************************************** In the late 1940's, the first manse of the Pickens Presbyterian Church, Pickens, Pickens Co., SC, was dedicated to her for her lifetime support and devotion to the church.
General Notes for Child Benjamin Adger Hagood
"Mr. B.A. Hagood of Washington, D.C is visiting the home folks in Pickens." Source: "Pickens Sentinel", Thursday 9 August 1888 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "B.A. Hagood and bride arrived in Pickens Saturday evening." Source: "People's Journal" Thursday 18 June 1896 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Ben A. Hagood will soon erect a splendid 10 room residence in Pickens." Source: "People's Journal", Thursday 5 February 1903 ************************************************************************** ************************************** In a history of "The Charleston News and Courier" and "Evening Post", Charleston, SC, the following information is given: When Manigault died in 1924, he was succeeded by his brother, Edward Manigualt. Two years later, McGee negotiated a deal for The Post to buy the News and Courier in 1926, and the two newspapers began publication at 134 Meeting Street in a building that had housed The Evening Post since 1914. The new owners, who held 95 percent of the common stock, included Thomas R. Waring Jr., B.A. Hagood and Julian Mitchell." Source: www.scpress.org/newshistory.htm ************************************************************************** *************************************** Obituary, Post & Courier, Charleston, SC, Saturday, January 14, 1928: B.A. HAGOOD DIES; FUNERAL SUNDAY 1 P.M. -Business Leader and Able Lawyer. President of S.C. Power Company- The death of Benjamin Adger Hagood of this city, a prominent lawyer of South Carolina and a business leader in the community as president of the South Carolina Power Co., occurred on Friday night at about 11:30 o'clock at his residence, No. 46 South Battery, in the sixty-second year of his age. Death came following an illness which began on December 7. News of his passing will come as a shock to friends and admirers in this state and other parts of the south. funeral services for Mr. Hagood will be held at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Bethel Methodist church. Mr. Hagood is survived by his widow, who was Miss Mary Eleanor Morrow, of Birmingham; a son, James Hagood, of Charleston, and a daughter, Mrs. William Kenyon Drake, of Jacksonville. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. McD. Bruce and Mrs. Thomas J. Mauldin, who reside at Pickens, the original home of the family in South Carolina. At the time of his death Mr. Hagood was senior partner in the law Rim of Hagood, Rivers and Young, which was organized in 1913 with M. Rutledge Rivers as the other member. Two years later Arthur R. Young was admitted to the firm, which then assumed the name which has continued unchanged until the present time. A third partner of Mr. Hagood's is G.L. Buist Rivers, who has been associated with him since 1920. Mr. Hagood was in the fortieth year of his career as a practicing attorney, having been admitted to the bar in 1888, following his graduation from the law school of Georgetown University at Washington. Previously he had studied in the office of Judge Charles H. Simonton of the United States district court. After practicing by himself for a number of years he became a member of the firm of Mordecai, Gadsden, Rutledge and Hagood, which existed for more than twenty years before its dissolution took place in 1913.
-Declined Federal Judgeship- Early in his professional career, Mr. Hagood held the office of assistant to the United States district attorney for a number of years and in this capacity he gained experience which proved of great value to him in later life. He was an ardent student, a man of exceptional ability of mind and he possessed at the same time a keen understanding of human nature and the application of the law, so it naturally followed that on the resignation of Judge H.A.M. Smith of the United States district court, in 1923, he was immediately named by President Warren G. Harding as the man best qualified to succeed to the position of high honor and trust. The offer was made without any qualifications and Mr. Hagood was also urged by the retiring judge to accept the appointment, but he declined after mature consideration, feeling that the opportunity for public service, however distinguished, was outweighed by his responsibilities to his clients and business associates and his desire to be as much as possible in the midst of family and friends. Born at Pickens in 1866, he moved to Charleston as a boy with his father and mother, the late Col. James Earle and Esther Robinson Hagood. He attended the public schools of the city, and graduated from the high school in 1883, standing first in his class. He then attended South Carolin College at Columbia, which has since been made into the state university and graduated in 1886 after a brilliant scholastic record. Though Mr. Hagood virtually lived his life in Charleston, the place of his birth, Pickens, was ever high in his affections and he and members of his family made frequent visits to the old home. He also had a strong sentiment for his alma mater, the University of South Carolina, and his loyalty and interest in the welfare of the institution were recognized by his appointment to the board of trustees, a position which he held for a number of years. -President S.C. Power Co. - Early in his career as a lawyer Mr. Hagood evidenced an interest in the business affairs of the community and his advice and assistance were sought by many well-established companies and corporations. He was elected a director of the Charleston Consolidated By. Gas and Electric Company in 1912, and was appointed counsel for the Charleston Consolidated By. and Lighting Company in 1913. In 1924, he was elected vice president of the Gas and Electric Company and named as chairman of the board of the Railway and Lighting Company. In 1926, when the Consolidated companies were taken over by the Southeastern Light and Power Company, Mr. Hagood was elected president of the South Carolina Power Company, a newly formed subsidiary organization. this position he held until the time of his death. Other offices which Mr. Hagood held i the business world were the following: Director of the Carolina Savings Bank, director of the Williamson Mills, director of William M. Bird & Co., director of the Glenwood Mills at Easley, and the Pickens Mill, and director of The Evening Post Publishing Company and of The News and Courier Company. He was also prominently identified with the social and business life of the community, having been a member of the German Friendly Society, the St. Andrew's Society, the Charleston Lodge of Elks, the Strict Observance Lodge of Masons and other benevolent and fraternal organizations. He was a member and trustee of Trinity Methodist Church. -Street Cars to Halt- The following statement on the death of Mr. Hagood was given out on Saturday morning by Stuart Cooper, vice president and general manager of the South Carolina Power company, of which Mr. Hagood was president: 'In the death of Mr. Hagood the members of the organization of the South Carolina Power Company feel the deepest sense of loss. Through the long years of association every one in the company has acquired the highest respect and the deepest affection for the man who, as a climax to his many years of service to the public, became president of the South Carolina Power Company at the time of its organization in December 1926, and has since that time directed its policies. In all departments and among all groups in the organization there is felt and expressed a deep sense of loss in the death of a leader who, through loyalty to his organization, engendered loyalty and devotion to himself. In spite of the large organization, there were few within its ranks who were not personally known by Mr. Hagood, and few who had not at one time or another, directly benefited by the sympathetic advice and help of their leader.' 'As a final tribute to Mr. Hagood, all street railway service in Charleston will be suspended for a few moments at the time of his funeral.' -Funeral at Bethel- The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock on Sunday afternoon at Bethel Church, with the Rev. D.M. McLeod, pastor, and the Rev. J. T. Peeler, pastor of Trinity Church, officiating. Interment will be in Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearer will be the following: Active, Messrs. M. Rutledge Rivers, Stuart Cooper, F. Barron Grier, Thomas R. Waring, W.W. Ball, Julian Mitchell, Phillip H. Gadsden and Arthur R. Young; honorary, Judge Ernest F. Cochran and Messrs. Henry P. Williams, J. N. Nathans, Robert Wilson, Edward Rutledge, Malcolm C. Woods, Wm. S. Nelson, G.L.B. Rivers, Henry F. Welch, T.W. Carroll, Edward F. Parker, w. King McDowell, Charles J. Bendt, Douglas McKay, Julius E. Cogswell, George H. Moffett, William S. Stevens, A.J. Geer, P.R. Rivers, E.A. Yates, Alester G. Furman, John R. Hart, E.H. Jennings and Edward W. Hughes. -Tribute by U.S. Court- Columbia, Jan. 14 - As tribute to B.A. Hagood, of Charleston, former assistant district attorney, who died in Charleston last night, the United States district court here adjourned for 10 minutes today. This suspension was ordered by Judge Cochran on motion of Alfred Huger of Charleston." ************************************************************************** *************************************** Newspaper Article, newspaper not named or dated: "An able lawyer, a capable business man, a good citizen, one who contributed to the constructive things and to the maintenance of proved standards, jealous of individual rights as the best assurance of the public welfare, devoted to the city and the State and always ready to serve in useful ways, Benjamin Adger Hagood, who died last night at the peak of a successful career, will be sorely missed in the wide sphere of his activities. He combined effectively and usefully sound legal learning and a genius for practical business and made a notable success in his profession and in industry. His standing at the bar of South Carolina was one of the highest, his integrity and fine sense of justice stood but clearly always, and he was acknowledged a leader in the practice of the law. His equipment and his attainments as a lawyer received unusual and distinguished recognition when, five years ago, without solicitation on his part or desire for the office, he was requested by the President of the United States to accept appointment as judge of the United States Court for Eastern District of South Carolina, an invitation which he declined, preferring to continue an active practice of the law and in the management of his business interests. For a number of years the legal representative of the Consolidated Railway and Lighting company, he became more and more closely engaged in the direction of the company, his knowledge of the public and his sound judgement making him peculiarly fitted for this important service. When the South Carolina Power Company was organized about a year ago, he was elected president of the corporation and he has served in that capacity with conspicuous ability and usefulness to the public as well as the the interest especially represented by him. He had a wide acquaintance throughout South Carolina and counted more friends about the State, in all probability, than any other Charlestonian of his time. A native of the upper part of the State, although living in Charleston from early boyhood, he never lost contact with his old home nor the people among whom his family had lived for generations. He had an engaging personality, a warm heart and a generous mind and he made and held friends everywhere. He had an understanding of men, a liking for people and was always assured a welcome in the company of his acquaintances and accorded respect for his good judgement and sound opinions." ************************************************************************** ***************************************
General Notes for Child Frances Miles Hagood
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James J. Hagood
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James Morrow Hagood III and Jane Bryant Neil
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James Robert Hagood
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Kenneth Weinmann and Jane Hagood
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Wife Jane Hagood 1
Born: 11 Oct 1927
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Father: William Earl Hagood (1903-1940) 1
Mother: Ellen Bolt Sitton (1903-1979) 1
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Jeanne Clark Hagood
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John Adrian Hagood
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John Benjamin Hagood
Husband John Benjamin Hagood
Born: 1877
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John H. Hagood
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John Henry Hagood and Ruby Holt
Husband John Henry Hagood
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2 F Infant Daughter Hagood
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3 M William Frank Hagood (details suppressed for this person)
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John Robinson Hagood
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John Robinson Hagood
Husband John Robinson Hagood 1
Born: 20 Nov 1861 - Pickens Co., SC
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Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Father: James Earle Hagood (1826-1904) 1
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• Census, Listed In The Household Of His Parents In Charleston, Charleston, SC, Age 17, Born SC, Occupation - At School, 1880
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Concerning the Presbyterian Church of Pickens: The ladies of the new church were concerned that the paint job on the benches would stain their dresses so they busily started to work on cushions for the pews. "The industrious seamstresses were grateful to Robbie Hagood, who 'gave us the cotton for the cushions, and kindly carried it to the Church for us.' "
To further aid the funding of the new Presbyterian Church, Pickens: "Public entertainments were a favored form of amusement in town, combining culture with socializing and relaxation, and advanced planning usually brought forth good attendance by patrons willing to pay admission for good music and dramatizations."
"Ida Bradley (in her journal) summarized the good times stimulated by the long hours of rehearsal. Her narration tells of the participants practicing several nights at the Hagood home, where rehearsals were infused with a great deal of risibility as well as serious work. Ida had a role in one of the charades, together with Miss Powers, Marie McCaslan, Robbie Hagood, and Jame Carey. Their comic skit was called 'Lovesick.' Another was entitled 'Falsehood,' and featured Minnie Bruce, Lucie Hagood, Lela Grogan (a visitor at the Bruces), Julius Boggs, George Taylor, and Mac Bruce. In full regalia, the performers held a dress rehearsal at the courthouse on Thursday night, where the stage had been handsomely decorated by the ladies. As often happened, the night of the 18th found rain preventing a full house, but those who attended the program were well entertained. The charades received the desired reactions, and 'The Gypsy Countess,' acted by Robbie Hagood, Miss Connor, and Nannie Edwards, was a highlight." "The newspaper, in its report of the entertainment, said that the music was of 'a high order' and enjoyed by everyone 'to the full brim.' Particular praise went to twelve-year-old Queenie Hagood in her personification of the beggar in the song, 'I Have No One.' 'AT its close,' noted the 'Sentinel', 'she received a perfect shower of bouquets An exceptional recitation of 'The Polish Boy' by Master Ben A. Hagood was mentioned as well. In a prognostication of the fifteen-year-old boy's future, the paper said of Hagood, a future lawyer: 'He possesses the power of a good speaker, and with practice and training, will become quite an adept in elocution, the most beautiful of all arts.' " The program raised $33.80 for the Presbyterian Church.
Source: "Pickens: The Town and the First Baptist Church" by Jane Boroughs Morris, 1991
see diary of his father, James E. Hagood, concerning his death. "John Robinson Hagood, at the age of 23, was editor of The Easley Messenger when it started publication in 1883. In 1884, the young editor died with a sudden attack of influenza and diphtheria. He was a graduate of Wofford College." Source: "The Pickens Sentinel", September 30, 1968, p. 3
Inscription on tombstone reads: "Aged: 23 years, 1 month, 2 days". ************************************************************************** ***************************************"On December 22, 1884 J.R. Hagood the young Editor of the 'Easley Messenger' died with a sudden attack of influenza and diphtheria. He was a graduate of Wofford College and only 23 years old. His very successful newspaper had been running a little more than a year when he died. An item in the "Editor J.R. Hagood and Miss Lula Goodlette spent last Sunday up here. She was beaming and he was booming." Source: "Easley Messenger" 29 Feb. 1884 ************************************************************************** *************************************** 'Messenger' January 2, 1885 states: 'For the present Mr. J.P. Carey of Pickens will assume control of the editorial department of the paper and Mr. W.M. Hagood of Easley will manage the business portion.'" Source: "It Happened in Pickens County" by Pearl S. McFall, 1959 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Robbie Hagood will attend Wofford College in Spartanburg." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday 30 September 1880 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "J. Robbie Hagood has returned from Wofford College and gone into business with W.M. Hagood and Company." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday21 June 1883 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Our Editor(John Robinson 'Robbie' Hagood) is absent in attendance at Wofford College Commencement, and we presume he is enjoying himself finely. Read his letter in another column, and overlook the short-comings of the balance of the MESSENGER this week." Source: "Easley Messenger" 23 May 1884 "Mr. J.P. Cary of this place and J.P. Gossett, Esq. of Easley have leased the Easley Messenger from Mr. W.M. Hagood, Administrator of the estate of J.R. Hagood, deceased." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday 17 September 1885 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Rev. A. Coke Smith preached a memorial service at Easley on the death of J. Robbie Hagood." "The following cases were settles: French Broad Valley Railroad Co. vs. J.E. Hagood." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday 17 September 1885 ************************************************************************** ***************************************
John W. Hagood
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Johnson Hagood and Mary Ann O'hear
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Spouse: William Henry Oakman (1792-1860) 1
Marr: 28 Nov 1820 - SC
3 M Robert Harper Hagood
Born: 20 Apr 1797
Christened:
Died:
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4 M James O'hear Hagood 1
Born: 1804
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Indiana M. Allen ( - ) 1
5 F Harriet Matilda Hagood
Born: 30 Mar 1798
Christened:
Died:
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6 M William Johnson Hagood
Born: 6 Jan 1806
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
7 M Edwin Augustus Hagood
Born: 10 May 1810
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
General Notes (Husband)
"He was a prominent member of the Charleston Bar and a partner of the distinguished Robert Goodloe Harper, a member of Congress from South Carolina and author of the sentiment 'Millions for Defense but not a cent for Tribute' erroneously attributed to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. Mr. Hagood gave up his law practice in 1806, and moved to Barnwell, where he established a plantation called Short Staple." Source: "Meet Your Grandfather" by General Johnson Hagood
Daniel Looper Sr and Joice Hagood
Husband Daniel Looper Sr 1
Born: 1789 - NC
Christened:
Died: 3 Nov 1855 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried:
Father: Joseph Looper (Abt 1745- ) 1
Mother: Sarah Pharis (Abt 1745-1829) 1
Marriage:
Noted events in his life were:
• Census, Pickens District, SC, 1850
• Census, Pickens District, SC, 1820
• Census, Pickens District, SC, 1830
• Census, Pickens District, SC, 1840
Wife Joice Hagood 1
Born: 1794 - Edgefield, SC
Christened:
Died: May 1870 - Dacusville, Pickens Co., SC
Buried:
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1870
• Census, Pickens District, SC, 1850
• Census, Pickens District, SC, 1860
Children
1 M Solomon Looper 1
Born: 4 Jan 1813 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 31 Mar 1900 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Nine Forks Baptist Church, Pickens Co., SC
Spouse: Clarissa Elizabeth Jones (1847-1923) 1
Marr: Abt 1865
2 F Sarah Ann Looper 1
Born: 1815
Christened:
Died: 17 Jun 1887
Buried:
Spouse: John E Strickland (Abt 1810- ) 1
3 M Daniel Looper 1
Born: 15 Jan 1820 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 29 Jul 1896 - Dacusville, Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Nine Forks Baptist Church, Pickens Co., SC
Spouse: Sarah Ellen Freeman (1825-Abt 1857) 1
Marr: 25 Jan 1844 - Pickens Co., SC
Spouse: Elizabeth Pritchett (1836-1906) 1
Marr: 26 Apr 1857
4 M Joseph Daniel Looper 1
Born: 1821 - SC
Christened:
Died: After 1880 - Scott Co., AR
Buried:
Spouse: Millia Freeman (Abt 1821-1853) 1
Marr: Abt 1836
Spouse: Dinecia Turmon (1841-1872) 1
Marr: 1863 - Scott Co., AR
5 F Emily Carolina Looper 1
Born: 1828 - SC
Christened:
Died: Bef 1869
Buried:
Spouse: Peter Phillips (1832- ) 1
6 F Arminta Looper 1
Born: 1834 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 1876 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Dan Looper Family Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Spouse: Charles Holcombe (1839- ) 1
Marr: 1860
7 F Ellender P Looper 1
Born: 21 Jun 1836 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 1883 - Buncombe Co., NC
Buried:
Spouse: John Lewis Rackley (1834-1900) 1
Marr: Abt 1857
8 F Joice Elizabeth Looper 1
Born: 1839 - Pickens District, SC
Christened:
Died: After 1868
Buried:
Spouse: John M. Pinson (1841-Bef 1864) 1
Marr: Bef 1857
Spouse: Meredith Meadows Roberts (1826-1902) 1
Marr: Abt 1865
9 M Samuel C Looper 1
Born: 1843 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 25 Feb 1865 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried:
Spouse: Mary Jane Jones (1845-1927) 1
10 F Rachel Looper 1
Born: - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: After 1860 - Varnell Station, GA
Buried:
Spouse: John Pritchett (1820-1879) 1
11 F Mary Looper 1
Born: 1826 - Pickens District, SC
Christened:
Died: After 1860
Buried:
Spouse: Henry Duncan ( - ) 1
General Notes (Husband)
Parents probable
1820: Pickens 223, 200010 10100 1830: Pickens #1640, 1111001000010 2010010000000, adj Arthur Braswell 1840: Pickens 1688
1850: Pickens Co SC/Eastern Div, Oct 4:
Daniel Looper/65/M/Farming/val real est 1800/born SC/
Joice " /55/F/
Emily C " /22/F/
Arminta " /16/F/
Ellenor " /13/F/
Joicy E " /11/F/
Samuel C " /7/M/
(note: son Daniel, age 25, was already head of hisownhousehold.) 1855: 23 Jul: Pickens Deed Book A:159. Distribution of land, 198aon Carpenters Creek of Saluda, adj. L. Hendricks, Solomon Looper,Sr.Heirs: Joyce Looper, Arminta A, Daniel, Solomon Jr., Jerry Trainumgd.for Elender P., Elizabeth, Samuel, Arminta, Rachel and Mary,allminors.
1860 Pickens Co SC:
Joicy Looper/66/F/val real est 500/val pers prop100/bornEdgefield
Samuel " /18/M/born Pickens SC/
lives adjacent Jeremiah. 1860: Died 1855, estate settlement 33:385, adm. Jerry Trainum,LOAgranted 1860. Heirs: widow Joyce, Daniel, Arminta, Solomon Jr.,JohnPricket and wife Rachel, Henry Duncan and wife Polly, PeterPhillipsand wife Carolina, Elender P., Elizabeth, Joseph D. In 1869Meredithand Elizabeth Roberts gave up interest. In 1870 John PRackley andwife Ellen O gave up interest, wit by Reddin Rackley.Letter fromCharles Holcomb mentions wife Arminta Looper, dtd 16 Jul1860. 1869: 23 Jul: Keowee Courier, petition for partition of realestateDaniel Looper decd. Charles Holcomb and wife Arminta vs DanielLooperet al. Joseph Looper, wife Polly, John Prickett, wife Rachel andheirsat law of Caroline Phillips reside out of state.
General Notes (Wife)
Widow
General Notes for Child Solomon Looper
Head of Household - Pickens 1830, 1840 Census
General Notes for Child Daniel Looper
1844: Jan 25: Marriage notice from Marriage & Death Notices fromtheUp Country of SC from Greenville Newspapers 1826-1863:GreenvilleMountaineer April 5 1844: On 25th of January last, by theRev S.Powell, Mr. Daniel Looper, to Miss Sarah L. Freeman, all ofPickensDistrict.
1850: US CENSUS Pickens Co SC Eastern Div (taken Oct 4): 1063/1063
Daniel Looper/25/M/Farming/Val Real Est 600/born SC
Ellenor " /22/F/born SC
Athalinda " /4/F/ "
Sarah " /1/F "
Note: Daniel Looper remarried after Sarah Freemandied(1856/1857); there are 2 children's graves in the DanLooperGraveyard with birth dates of 1859 and 1861. The style of thesetwogravestones is different from the rest of the children's graves, soIpresume they were children of Daniel and his second wife Elizabeth.
1860: US CENSUS Pickens Co SC 5th Regiment (taken July 12): 655/633
Daniel Looper/39/M/W/Farmer/real est 1000/pers prop 1000/born
Pickens Co SC/cannot read/write/
Elizabeth " /21/F/W/born Pickens Co SC/
Tyne " /14/F/W/ "
Silas " /2/M/W/ " 1870: US CENSUS Pickens Co SC Dacusville (taken Aug 21): 105/103
Daniel Looper/49/M/W/Farmer/real est 1000/pers prop 300/bornSC/
Elizabeth " /31/F/W/Home Keeper/born SC/
Silas " /13/M/W/Farm laborer/born SC/
Laurance " /7/M/W/ " "
Jackson " /4/M/W/born SC
Samuel " /2/M/W/ "
Joseph " /1/M/W/ " 1880: US CENSUS Pickens Co SC Dacusville (taken June 22-23): 317/322
Looper Daniel/56/M/W/Farming/born SC
" Elizabeth/42/F/W/Keeping Home/born SC
" Silas C/22/M/W/on farm/born SC
" Laurence D/16/M/W/ " "
" Jackson M/13/M/W/born SC
" Daniel M/11/M/W/ " (same as Samuel on previous census?)
" Joseph A/10/M/W/ "
" Nathan M/8/M/W/ "
" Edward W/5/M/W/ "
" Henry A/2/M/W/ "
" Jesse W/5mo/M/W/ "
1896: 16 Jul: Mr Looper of near Looper, SC died Monday the 29 andwasburied at Nine Forks Cemetery. (The Peoples Journal p 106) Gravestone Inscription, Nine Forks Baptist Church Cemetery,DacusvilleSC:
ELIZABETH LOOPER DANIEL LOOPER
Jan 28 1838 Jan 15 1820
Jul 23 1906 Jun 29 1896
Their toils are past, their work is done
They fought the fight, the victory won
They are only sleeping till the trumpet
sounds, then they will reign with the holy
Elect forever.
General Notes for Child Joseph Daniel Looper
Moved from SC to GA 1853/54 then TX, in 1857 to AR
General Notes for Child Emily Carolina Looper
Removed from SC prior to 1869
General Notes for Child Arminta Looper
The gravestone in the Daniel Looper Family graveyard is broken intosixpieces. Someone has done a nice job of piecing them togetherandembedding them in a concrete slab. The inscription is damagedbutmostly readable except at the bottom, where a part is missing.Itreads: In Memory of ARMENDA HOLCOMB/Wife of CHARLIE HOLCOMB/diedD.... 1876. /Age unknown/A devoted member of the Baptist Churchmanyyears. Asleep in Jesus, ... (sweetly?) sleep.
General Notes for Child Samuel C Looper
1866: 12 Nov: Estate Pickens 89:942, Adm Mary Jane Looper ,ReddinRackley, Andrew J Anderson
Julia Hagood
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Wife Julia Hagood (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Father: Gideon Hagood ( - )
Mother: Harriet Yonge ( - )
Julia Hagood
Husband (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Wife Julia Hagood (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Father: William H. Hagood (1811- )
Mother: Annie Martin
Kathryn Marie Hagood
Husband (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Wife Kathryn Marie Hagood (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Father: John W Hagood (1923-1998) 1
Mother: Lois Byrd
George Shafer O'neal and Laura Hagood
Husband George Shafer O'neal
Born: 1857
Christened:
Died: 1891
Buried:
Marriage:
Wife Laura Hagood
Born: 1874
Christened:
Died: 1947
Buried:
Father: Rufus Hanson Hagood (1839-1922)
Mother: America Walker ( - )
Other Spouse: Claude Hagood Alexander (1871-1907) 1 - Oct 1902 - Fulton Co., GA
Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth, Alt. Birth Jefferson County, Alabama, 5 Jan 1874
• Alt. Death, Alt. Death Jefferson County, Alabama, 28 Feb 1947
General Notes (Wife)
"Miss Laura Hagood, a belle of Birmingham, Ala., is visiting the family of Col. J.E. Hagood." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday 11August 1892 ************************************************************************** ***************************************
Lee Hagood and Kathleen Rosa Tobin
Husband Lee Hagood 1
Born: 1846
Christened:
Died: 1898
Buried:
Father: James O'hear Hagood (1804- ) 1
Mother: Indiana M. Allen ( - ) 1
Marriage: 1871
Wife Kathleen Rosa Tobin 1
Born:
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Died:
Buried:
General Notes (Wife)
1
Leila Carolyn Hagood
Husband
Born:
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Marriage:
Wife Leila Carolyn Hagood
Born: 1857
Christened:
Died: 1858
Buried: - Hagood Family Cemetary, Twelve Mile Community, Pickens, SC
Father: James Earle Hagood (1826-1904) 1
Mother: Esther Benson Robinson (1829-1889) 1
General Notes (Wife)
Tombstone inscription lists age as 1 year, 10 days.
Obit. - Died on the 12 inst., Lelah C., infant daughter of J.E. & E. Hagood, aged eleven months and ten days. Source: " The Keowee Courier, 1849-1851,1857-1861,1865-1868" by Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr., Southern Historical Press
Lelia Caroline Hagood
Husband
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Wife Lelia Caroline Hagood 1
Born: 2 Jul 1857 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 12 Jul 1858 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Father: James Earle Hagood (1826-1904) 1
Mother: Esther Benson Robinson (1829-1889) 1
Edward Henry Shanklin and Lidie Miles Hagood
Husband Edward Henry Shanklin 1
Born: 3 Jan 1872
Christened:
Died: 29 May 1936 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Easley Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Marriage: 14 Nov 1901 - Easley, Pickens Co., SC
Wife Lidie Miles Hagood 1
Born: 26 Sep 1874 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 2 Nov 1952 - Greer, SC
Buried: - Easley Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Father: William Millikin Hagood (1850-1927) 1
Mother: Kate Cleveland (1852-1929) 1
Children
1 F Alice Hagood Shanklin (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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2 F Alice Shanklin (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Buried:
3 M Infant Shanklin
Born: Oct 1903
Christened:
Died: Oct 1903
Buried: - Westview Cemetery, Easley, SC
General Notes (Wife)
"Miss Lidie Hagood of Easley will attend the Kelly School for young ladies in Charleston." Source: "Pickens Sentinel", Thursday 2 October 1890 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Miss Lida (sic) Hagood left for Charleston last Tuesday where she will attend school this winter." Source: "Pickens Sentinel", Thursday 8 October 1891 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "The Truth, Spartanburg, S.C. says, 'Miss Lidie Hagood of Easley, S.C. is the guest of Miss NN Creigler on South Church Street.' " Source: "People's Journal" Thursday 9 May 1901 ************************************************************************** *************************************** "Married the 14 Nov. at Easley, S.C., Miss Lidie Miles Hagood, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hagood to Mr. Edward Henry Shanklin at the Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Thomas H. Medd. Mr. Shanklin is Superintendent of the Easley Cotton Mill." Source: "People's Journal" Thursday 21 November 1901 ************************************************************************** *************************************** Charter member Ladies Aid Society, Easley Presbyterian Church. "Mrs. Waller, the pastor's wife, with the help of Mrs. Lidie Hagood Shanklin, organized a Missionary Society, which met at the same time as the Ladies Aid, and has continued in that arrangement until the present time. At that time they received ten cents each of the monthly dues. Now they receive the largest amount of the collections. In May, 1914, there was $324.00 in the treasury. In 1915 volunteer contributions were called for and received." Source: "Presbyterian Women of South Carolina", Margaret A. Gist, editor, published by Woman's Auxiliary of the Synod of South Carolina, copyright 1929.
Notes (Marriage)
by Rev T H Medd
Louis Francis Hagood
Husband Louis Francis Hagood 1
Born: 4 May 1893 - Pickens Co., SC
Christened:
Died: 10 Jun 1894 - Pickens Co., SC
Buried: - Hagood Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC
Father: William Millikin Hagood (1850-1927) 1
Mother: Kate Cleveland (1852-1929) 1
Marriage:
Wife
Born:
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General Notes (Husband)
"Louis Hagood, the 1 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Hagood, died Sunday and was buried at the family burying ground 5 miles north of Pickens." Source: "Pickens Sentinel" Thursday 21 June 1894 ************************************************************************** ***************************************
