FAIRFIELD COUNTY EQUITY COURT RECORDS • A-, - 1807 - 1870 V This book has Genealogical Items found inFairfield County Equity Court Records. They were filmed by the Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah, in the Fall of1961. I have included the Genealogical Society's Film Number and the South Carolina State Archives BoxNumber. The Frame Number listed witheachentry is the number of the fi"ame onthemicrofilm located at thetopofthefilm and is included to help you locate the location ofthe various files. Equity Courts handled matters ofland partition, real property controversies, divorces, separations, foreclosure ofHens, debt disputes, etc. Most ofthese cases relate to partition ofland and thus give names ofheirs. Many times they give additional information such asoutofstate residence, dates ofbirth, deaths, marriages, deeds, plats and wills. Frequently they will tell how the land was required and some go back to the original grantor. This book contmns mainly information on heirs, dates ofbirth, deaths, marriages and any information found on out of stateresidences. Every efifort was made to be as accurate as possible, but many ofthe records were difficult to read either because oftheclarity ofthecopy or due to thehandwriting. Many names were often spelled differently in a bill, sometimes on the same page. Ifyou find your family, you should review the original records to check on accuracy and to see if there is additional information that was not include in the book. Jonathan E. Davis EQUITY COURT DECREES -1807-1815 FILM NO.JR.4700 - FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S. C. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ARCHIVES BOX - FA70 Frame 0 -1807 #1 - Billfor Discoveryand Relief- July 1,1807 Samuel Stark, Reuben Stark, Deed, vs. Shepherd Picketand SusannaPicket James Knox-died in 1790 in Chester District Susanna Knox-widow-later married Reuben Stark on March 4,1797 James Knox-son by a former marriage James Knox-son ofJames and Susanna Knox Eliza Knox-daughterof James and SusannaKnox Matilda Knox-daughter of Jamesand SusannaKnox. Reuben Stark-died on October 26,1805 Susanna Knox Stark-widow-later married Shepherd Picket Thomas Stark-brother Samuel Stark-brother Shepherd Picket-Will dated September 21,1813-living inJones County, Georgia Susanna Knox Stark Picket-widow John Picket-son by a former marriage Marriage agreement between Reuben Stark and Susanna Knox dated March 4,1797. Frame 55 -1811 #1 - Petition for Guardianship - Filed August 7,1811 Robert Sloan appointed guardian of William E. Nelson-age 11, Ella H. Nelson-age 6, Martha E. Nelson-age 4and James J. Nelson-age 9, children ofJohn J.andEliza Nelson-both deceased. Robert Sloan was a brother ofEliza Nelson. Frame 58 -1812 #1 - Bill of Relief - Filed January 17,1812 Isabella Foot vs. Thomas Means and William Foot - exe ofJohn Foot John Foot-deceased-Will on Frame 68. Isabella Foot-wife Harriet Foot-daughter Isabella Foot-daughter Sarah Foot-daughter Mary Foot-daughter Thomas Means and William Foot were executers ofthe will. Frame 70 -1812 Wl - Bill ofPartition - Filed February 1,1812 Isabella Means vs. Sarah Means, John David Means, Robert Alexander Means, Martha Elizabeth Caroline Means, and Mary Araima Means John Means-deceased Mary Means-widow Isabella Means-daughter-age about 22 Sarah Means-daughter John Alexander Means-son Robert Means-son-minor Martha Elizabeth Caroline Means-daughter Mary Arauna Means-daughter Benjamin Haile was the guardian ofSarah Means, John Means, Robert Means, Martha Means and Mary Means. Frame 90 -1812 #3 - Bill for Partition and Account - Filed February 25,1812 Mary Means vs. David R Evans John Means-died in 1810/1811-Will dated August 14,1805 Mary Means-widow Isabella Means-daughter Sarah Means-daughter John Means-son Robert Means-son Martha Means-daughter Mary Means-daughter Frame 103 and 104 has plats of the estate. Frame 111 - 1813 #1 - Bill ofComplaint - Filed February 25,1813 Jos. Cameron vs. Exes, ofAndrew Cameron Joseph Cameron-Will on Frame 151 Jane Cameron-wife Andrew Cameron-son John Cameron-son Joseph Cameron-son Joseph Cameron-son Margaret Cameron-daughter-married John McKeown Sr. Rosana Cameron-daughter-married William McCormick Andrew Cameron-Will on Frame 142 Janet Cameron-wife Jaimet Cameron-daughter Sarah Cameron-daughter Delila Cameron-daughter Alexander Cameron-son Jean Cameron-daughter Frame 158 -1815 #1 - Bill of Complaint - Filed June 2,1815 Hugh Milling vs. Robert Barkley Alexander Miller's Estate was in dispute. Hugh Milling and Samuel Caldwell were executors. Frame 174 -1815 #2 - Bill ofAccount and Relief- Filed on November 18,1815 Caleb Clarke and wife vs. John Woodward William Ross-died in 1808 in Lancaster District Julia B. Ross-widow-later married Caleb Clarke Alexander Ross-brother EQUITY COURT DECREES -1816-1819 FILM NO.JR.4700 - FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ARCHIVES BOX - FA70 Frame 0 -1816 #1 - Bill ofPartition - Filed on February 15,1816 Sarah Milling (the Elder) vs. Margaret Milling, Jane Milling, John Milling, and Sarah Milling David A. Milling-died in 1808 Sarah Milling-wife Margaret Milling-daughter Jane Milling-daughter John Milling-son Sarah Milling-daughter RobertMilling was the guardianof MargaretMilling, Jane Milling, JohnMilling and Sarah Milling. Frame 6 has a plat of the property. Frame 10 -1816 #2 - Bill of Complaint - Filed May 11,1816 Thomas Picket & others vs. Susannah Picket, exe. ofShepherd Picket-decd. Shepherd Picket-deceased Susannah Picket-wife Thomas Picket-brother Reuben Picket-brother Robert Picket-brother Fanny Picket-sister-married Samuel Clayton Patsey or Martha Picket-sister Sally Picket-sister Samuel Picket-brother Frame 24 - 1816 #3 - Bill of Compliant and Relief- Filed July 10,1816 Jane McKinney, by her nextfriend JonathanHarris vs. Benjamin McKinney Jane andBenjamin McKinney married in March 1815 andJane McKinney filed forseparation. Frame 29 -1817 #1 - Bill ofRelief- Filed January 14,1817 Reuben Picket vs. Danl. McCullough, et. al. Daniel McCullough, Thomas McCullough andWilliam McCullough ina dispute over land with Reuben Picket. Frames 63, 65 and 66 have plats ofthe property. Frame 75 - 1817 #2 - Bill for Dowry - Filed January 7,1817 Susannah Picket vs. Austin F. Peay & others Reuben Starke-died in October 1805-Will on Frame 86 Susanna Picket Starke-widow-they married in March 1797 Thomas Starke-brother Samuel Starke-brother Nathaniel Clayton James Knox Nathan Knox Robert Knox Gray Briggs Frame 92 -1817 #3 - Bill of Compliant - Filed May 19,1817 William McGraw vs. James McGraw WilliamMcGrawof NewberryDistrict and JamesMcGrawof FairfieldDistrict were in a partnership dispute. Frame 101 -1817 #4 - Bill for Relief and Injunction - Filed December 26,1817 Burbage Woodward vs. James Davis John Woodward-died in 1797 Burbage Woodward-son Frame 108 -1817 US - Bill for Partition - Filed October 25,1817 Jesse Hunter vs. Jeremiah Duncan et. al., Margaret his wife and Abner Bee Thomas Bee-deceased-lived in Lexington District MargaretBee-widow-later marriedJeremiahDuncan Lucisa Bee-daughter-married Jesse Hunter-lived in Newbeny County Oliver Bee-son Frame 111 -1818 #1 - Bill ofRelief- Filed January 20,1818 Elizabeth Harrison & others vs. Binoni Robertson & others John Harrison-deceased Elizabeth Harrison-widow Margaret Harrison-daughter-married (1) Cameron (2)PhilipS. Cartwright John Harrison-son George Harrison-son Tyler Harrison-son Presley Harrison-daughter Mason Harrison-daughter Mary Harrison-daughter-married Daniel Harrison Frame 126-1818 #2- Bill for Specific Performance - Filed January 20,1818 Robert Cathcart vs. Elizabeth Harrison et. al. John Harrison-deceased Elizabeth Harrison-widow Margaret Harrison-daughter-married (1)Cameron (2)Philip Cartwright Mary Harrison-daughter-married Daniel Harrison Tyler Harrison-son John Harrison-son Mason Harrison-son Presley Harrison-son George Harrison-son Frame 139-1818 #3- Billfor Specific Performance - Filed June 23,1818 Dr. John Douglas vs. Rebecca Moore et. al. heirs ofMichl. Moore Michael Moore-deceased Rebecca Moore-widow John Moore-son Rebecca Moore-daughter Sarah A. Moore-daughter Thomas W. Moore-son Martha Emmeline Moore-daughter On fimne 142 is a plat of the property Frames 149 -1818 #4 - Bill for Relief and Injunction - Filed September 4,1818 William Pettipool vs. Joseph Ligon and Robert Jordan Richard Church-died in Amelia County, Virginia-Will on Frame 189 Martha Church-widow-died in 1809-later married Richard Eckles-moved to South Carolina about 25 years ago-Lucky was her only child-rest were step-children Robert Church-son-moved to Kentucky Elizabeth Church-daughter-married Robert Jordan-lived in Halifax County, Virginia in 1818 Maiy Church-daughter-married Joseph Ligon-moved to Georgia Patty (or Martha) Church-daughter-married Christopher White-lived in Virginia John White-son Susanna White-daughter James White-son Mary White-daughter Robert White-son Cleopatra White-daughter Sophia White-daughter Sarah White-daughter-married William Singleton Judith Church-daughter-married James Ligon-moved to Kentucky Lucl^f Church-daughter-moved to South Carolina at the age of 17 or 18 with her mother-married William Pettipool around 1797 Frames 212 -1818 #5 - Bill for Discovery and Relief- Filed October 24,1818 Jane McKinney vs. Frances McKinney Jane's husband (whomshe was seeking divorce Ifrom) Benjamin McKinney sold a slave to Frances McKinney. Benjamin McKinney then left the county to parts unlmown. Frames 221 -1819 #1 - Bill for Discovery and Relief - Filed August 13,1819 James Owens and others vs. Sally Owens and others Benjamin Owens-died on May 6,1818-Will on Frame 235 Sally Leonard Owens-widow-married on November 5,1817 Ben Owen Owens or Ben Owen Leonard-son-bom about 1810 Joseph Owens-brother James Owens-brother Judith Owens-sister-married a Summerville Benjamin Owens first wife left and moved to Georgia. Children of the brothers and sisters ofBenjamin Owens: Benjamin Owens, James Owens Sr., Henry Owens, Elisha Owens, Francis Harrison and Nancy his wife-late Nancy Owens, Susan Owens, Polly Owens, Jacob Sumerell all of Fairfield District. James Owens Jr., Joseph Cuny, Qum Sumerell all ofLaurens District. John M.