Jeremiah (ca. 1760-ca. 1833), the last of Isaac Gregory's sons, was one of the more interesting. He was probably born in Virginia (the Lunenburg/Pittsylvania area) and was very small when he traveled to South Carolina with his family.

It is estimated that he married for the first time just after the Revolutionary War, as four of his six sons were born by the time the 1790 census was recorded. His first wife was Lettice Young, as evidenced by a Dower Renunciation (Deed Book 1, p. 169, Union County, executed 29 March 1800, recorded 18 April 1812) regarding the transfer of eighty acres to Thomas McDaniel. Lettice is the daughter of Thomas and Catherine Young. The brother of Lettice, Christopher Young married Mary (Polly) Humphries.

All of Jeremiah's children were born of his first marriage. They were: Lettice; Thomas B.; John Wesley; Isaac; Jeremiah Jr.; and George Young.

Ann H. (Nancy) Macon Brummitt (?-19 April 1856) was Jeremiah's second wife. According to her estate packet (Apartment 103, Package 23, Chester County. Nancy's son, Francis K. Brummitt, administrator), they were married in September 1809. They had no known issue.

Nancy was the daughter of Hartwell Macon. A Deed of Gift signed by Macon (Union County Book N, p. 56) grants to Jeremiah Gregory and wife, Ann H. Gregory "... for good will and affection to my loving daughter, wife of Jeremiah Gregory (formerly married to Spencer Brummett (sic), one Negro woman slave, Ailey, and her three children now in possession of Matthew Anderson - which said Negroes I have never thought proper to give my daughter on account of Spencer Brummett being insolvent, but now do freely give unto my daughter Ann H. Gregory and Jeremiah Gregory."

Jeremiah also achieved guardianship of Ann's daughters, Mary and Lucy S. Brummitt (sic) in a Union County Equity Court action on 28 June 1813.

Jeremiah's earliest recorded activity was his service as a horseman in Captain Hughes Company, from 7 May 1779 to 25 June 1781, as a South Carolina Patriot in the Revolutionary War (Stub Entries to Indents, Book 10, #2350; and Accounts Audited #3097).

He was one of the most civic-minded of Isaac's sons; being regarded as an intelligent, clever and trustworthy person. A few of his involvements included:

His appointment as surveyor/overseer of the highway from Jolly Creek to Otterson's Ford on the Tyger River (28 May 1785).

His commission to lay out a road from Gregory's Creek to Union Courthouse, with further instructions to work with John Savage in keeping said road in good repair (31 December 1786).

Standing bond for William Rountree, tavernkeeper.

Jeremiah provided for his children prior to his death via Deeds of Gift. It is through these deeds that we gain proof of their names, as well as other pertinent information. Abstracts of this series of deeds, all signed 28 November 1828 and recorded 17 December of that year, follow:

Book T, p. 107:
• Jeremiah to Jehu and Lettie. Three Negroes, Dinah, Adam and Billy; 200 acres; stock of cattle, sheep and hogs; household and kitchen furniture; and farm equipment.

  Book T, p. 108:

• Jeremiah to "lawful heirs of my son, George Gregory, deceased ... one Negro woman named Nelly and her child named Mariah . . ."

  Book T, p. 108:

• Jeremiah to John. Boy, Jesse, girl, Sarah, and 65 acres adjoining Isaac Gregory's land.

  Book T, p. 110:

• Jeremiah to son, Jeremiah Jr. One Negro man named David.

  Book T, p. 110:

• Jeremiah to son, Isaac. Two Negroes, Phillis and Floral, and 65 acres.

An agreement (Book T p. 345, executed 20 November 1828) refers to the above dower, Jeremiah's gift to Jehu and Lettie (Book T, p. 107), and a $1,000 bond posted by Jehu. Within the agreement, Jehu "... binds himself to Jeremiah Gregory, Sr., to take him as one of the family, to clothe him decently, keep him comfortably, in sickness and health, during the said Jeremiah's life."

Jeremiah (who was by this time, approximately 77 years old) appears on the 1830 census with Jehu's family. There is no woman of Nancy's age listed in the household. She does not appear on the census in 1830 as an independent householder. It is suspected that she went to live with her son, Francis. She died in Chester County, South Carolina.

The date of Jeremiah's death is not definitely known. A deed and another dower renunciation lead one to believe that his death occurred in January or early February 1833. The deed documents the sale of 99 acres (near Green Pond Branch on Jehu's land, adjoining DeGraffenreid) to John Porter (Book T, p. 304). The dower, which "renounces all interest in estate and dower right for 99 acres sold by Jeremiah Gregory to said Porter," is signed by Nancy.

Letters of administration on Jeremiah's estate were granted in March 1833.

The land of Jeremiah Gregory is located on the re-surveyed plat of William Porter, 12 day of Feburary 1817, which was lying on Tinker Creek and Brown's Creek. Jeremiah owned to the east and later to the north, possibly Thomas Vance land. Campbell Vance emigrates to Indiana with Steens from Tinker Creek area with Isaac "Brushy Creek" Gregory, son of Jeremiah. William Porter acquires land in 1806, Bk.J. page 45, & 503. He sells land to Joseph Jolly in 1809, Bk. K p. 100, where John Jolly, this land appears along the Fairview Church road and both sides of the Columbia Hwy. and in 1817, Bk. O, page 176. Jeremiah Jr. sells land formerly, Vance, Duffy, Jeremiah, to Dabney Becknell, Bk. P., page 64, 1819. This is the location of Henry Bray land.

Jeremiah sells to John Gregory in 1814, #13, 267 acres that includes part of this plat. Dabney owns land on the Lockhart Hwy., E. of Union Meeting House. Joseph Jolly owns additional land east of Dabney on the Lockhart Hwy. Jeremiah Jr. also sells land to Dabney in 1817, Bk. O p. 245.

There are other Jeremiahs in the Gregory connection. Jeremiah's brother Isaac has a son Jeremiah with a wife Theresa. It is noted in her dower release. Further research is needed to determine if there was a dower and if he stays in the Union area.

Jeremiah buys land from Bray and Stokes south of Pinkney road, east of William Porter, #312, 300 acres, 1776. This is sold to John Gregory, which is felt to be his son. This plat, #13, 267 acres, Jun 1814, stretches from Pinkney road to Fairview road and Santuc highway. Jeremiah buys one week later, land adjacent and to the west of this plat, from Henry Bray, #77, 455 acres Jun 1814. These are noted in the plat book as Item #13 and #77. He buys from Patrick Sims, land to the west of Santuc or Greenpond highway and to the west of John Peter Sartor, Jr., at Wilson road. Part of this land is later sold to John Porter, #50 99 acres, 1827, which is to later be part of Aswin Starks land. A portion is given to his daughter, Lettice, and son-in-law, Jehu. This is opposite of land formerly owned by Allen de Greffenreid who will sell to Benjamin J. Gregory and Little Berry Jeter. This is divided with Benjamin J. getting the upper portion and adjacent John Porter and Jehu Gregory. The south portion below and adjacent to Patrick Henry Sims plat is sold by Jeremiah to William Fant, #22, 327 acres 1814; and a plat of land below and adjacent this is sold to Thomas Whitlow #23, 150 acres on Cane Creek. Jeremiah has had over 1500 acres of land.

Jeremiah Gregory, Jr., is a son of Jeremiah. Little information is available about him.

Jeremiah Jr. received one slave from his father in 1828.

Jeremiah was not present for the distribution of his father's estate on 18 October 1833. This leads one to believe he had left the area or died without issue.

An exact transcript of this record (which was on a 2" x 4" paper fragment tucked into Jeremiah's estate packet) follows: After all accounts were settled, $35.10¾ remained to be divided.

NOTE: The information on John Gregory and his descendants was provided by Donald Lowe.

John Wesley Gregory (ca 1780-3 September 1862), is the second son of Jeremiah and Lettice Young Gregory. This is derived from the census ages of the children. John is born in 1780 and dies in Union County, South Carolina, 3 September 1862. Source: A coroners inquest by E.M. Gregory, Coroner, John P. Jolly, Shadrack Jolly, Samuel Jolly, G.W. Becknell, Wm. Becknell, and Richard Crocker... by the hand of God. His burial location is uncertain. John Gregory married Elizabeth Young (ca.1784-1803s). John Gregory and Elizabeth Young had at least 9 children but not all of their names are known: John c1804, daughter c1807, Cynthia c1809, daughter c1812, daughter c1814, son c1817, Naomi c1821, son c1823, and daughter c1825.

The connection to John Gregory lies in the verbal record of Leah Gallman Gregory, wife of Benjamin Franklin Gregory, son of Andrew Jackson Gregory. 'Andrew's mother died when he was two years old. She asked her sister to raise Andrew. Andrew's mothers sister, Cynthia, married Shadrack P. Jolly. Shadrack raised Andrew'. These facts and the 1850 & 1860 census records, show Andrew with John Gregory, Naomi, Nancy, and John Jr. in the 1860 census. 'Andrew lived with Oma and Nan after the Civil War'. Between 1850 and 1861 Andrew apparently loses his land over a farm lein. Union County had three years of crop failures in the mid 1850s. Many of the Gregorys moved about this time. By 1870 he is married to Caroline Mabry and moves to the Jonesville area.

John Gregory sold his remaining land to Andrew and Naomi; to Andrew in 1850, and Naomi in 1858, along with life time rights to the house and buildings. The two parcels of land being divided by the Columbia Highway. This is before the bridge is built over the railroad. The railroad is built in 1859 into 1860. The bridge over the railroad is not built until 1930. This reroutes the road at that time. A portion of the Santuc highway is moved esst of the railroad before the bridge. This gets more of the road on the east side and prevents the cris crossing of the railroad. The early road has the Fairview Road coming off farther down the highway and closer to Hog Thief Road. A study of the land around Monarch and the highways show Shadrack Jolly, John P. Jolly adjacent, on the census, on Hog Thief Road with John Gregory adjacent on the census. Hog Thief road is further identified on the Union County Map of 1858. The John P. Jolly tract had a 10 1/2 acre part on the E. side of Hog Thief Rd. This was adjacent to Alfred Gregory land, #157 in the plat book and now the land of Jeremiah, the son of Edward Gregory, Alfred is the son of George Young Gregory, son of Jeremiah. This is probably land of George Young Gregory and earlier Jeremiah. Jeremiah, son of Edward, buys the plot and sells later to Going and from him to J.B. Jolly, the son of Simeon Jolly, son of James Robert Jolly, brother to John P. Jolly, to the brother in law John Calvin Lowe, grandfather of Don Lowe.

John Gregory land is bordered on the south by James McBride, west by William Becknell and north by George Washington Becknell, on the north side of Fairview road. McBride and William Becknell are on the south side of Fairview Rd. The census does not show G.W. Becknell living on the Columbia Road or Hog Thief Road. The log cabin at the corner at the present RR bridge is the home of William McBride who married Ruth Becknell. William Becknell at some point buys the John Gregory plat sold to Andrew, his grandson, in 1850. The date of the sale to Becknell has not been found at this time. Becknell later sells to his son in law J.A. Mitchell and this is later sold to Morris. Plotting of the property has been difficult. Later transactions merely state the adjacent property owners. Forty acres across the road from Andrew was sold to Andrew's aunt, Naomi in 1858 with John Gregory retaining life time rights to the house. This property ran south along Columbia Road, now Carem road, in Carem community. It turned eastward until it hit Isaac's land, Isaac Lipham. Isaacs son, G. Singleton, #127, was east of Isaac running from Fairview Church or Neals road a couple of miles south. The north portion is adjacent John C. Lowe to the west and this is adjacent the former Alfred Gregory, George Young Gregory, plat. It retained it's shape during all the transition.

Andrew's mother's first name is unknown as well as his father. Benjamin Gregory and his sister Alice Gregory did go to Spartanburg to visit Andrew's half sister so she was known but the record was not passed on or revealed. Nancy, Nan, married Wright Hodge. It is felt she could have been the daughter of Naomi, based on ages. Naomi later was to have married a Jolly. This is unproven. She may later have moved. John P. Jolly was on the northern side of Fairview Road and John Gregory appears on the south side. and split by the Columbia highway.

The 1860 census shows John Gregory at a different location with a farm manager at the adjacent spot of John P. Jolly. This would indicate he has more land. John Gregory sells land to T.J. Jones, Bk. Z18, p.599, 1852. Jeremiah sells land to a John Gregory, formerly Henry Bray land south of Pinkneyville Road, Item # 13, Deedmapper, Z38, 1814. Item #84, Deedmapper, 1836,, has John Gregory with 500 a. on Brushy Creek. This is adjacent Isaac Brushy Creek Gregory. John the son of Isaac died in 1819. There is no indication he had land in this area. It is unlikely the deed was 17 years late being drawn up. With only one plat giving an indication of adjacent John Gregory property, it would put it over the property of Isaac Franklin Gregory, son of John Wesley Gregory. Isaac F. names one son John Wesley. The overlap of property is not a clear line but it would make up the majority of Isaac's land. This is the most likely solution. It is also adjacent to Jehu and Isaac 'Brushy Creek'.

A John Gregory owns land on Tinker Creek, adjacent to Nancy Gregory, widow of Edward M. Gregory. Jehu is probably named John Jehu as the land is his and is noted in the later sell by Jehu C. Gregory. This is further noted on an 1883 plat. In 1852 John Gregory Sr. and Jr. appear to be the only John Gregorys in this area of the county. John Jeremiah goes by Jeremiah. A Jehu C. Gregory sells land in 1852 to T.J. Jones. This is adjacent land to Aswin Starks Gregory; it is located on the W. side of Starks. Jehu owned land on Greenpond branch. Greenpond itself is shown on the Sartor plat as the Greenpond road or Santuc highway, the big road, Fishdam road. The Greenpond branch reference is given to the branch on the west John Porter line, west of the railroad and north of Jehu's plat. Jehu was Greenpond postmaster until June 1852. Jehu C., the son, owns land on the Santuc Hwy., east side with Isaac Franklin Gregory on the west side. This is south of Juxa. Nancy Gregory, widow of Edward, has a transaction with daughter Margaret in 1852. This is near William Porter land. William had large acreage on Tinker Creek and on Brown's Creek. It is adjacent John Gregory. This is Jehu land. There is no clear sale or gift to Jehu that is traceable. Jeremiah gave Jehu land but without metes. T.J. Jones land is hard to trace. He sells in less than 5 acres. His son is just as bad. The land must have been a gift. The transaction with Jones is before the death of their mother, Freelove. Jehu and Waitis appear to be raising cash on the property before the death of their mother, Lettice, daughter of Jeremiah. T.J. Jones has property south of Nancy and John Gregory.

There is no question at this time if this is Jehu or John Gregory. John is used but Jehu has 499 acres in this area. Jehu bought Wiley Webster, land, #156, and Gordan, #140. Jeremiah sold adjacent land to John Porter in 1827. Jeremiah gives Jehu 200 acres, as noted also in the Gregory Book. No other land has shown up that Jehu owns. His sons sell 149 acres each to TJ Jones as noted in the Aswin Starks estate plat of 1869, sheriff's sale, forced by his wife Margaret. Land west of the railroad belonging to Starks and part of #27, 530 acres, is sold to J. S. Porter, this will be #73, 200 acres; the railroad is west of the road at that time and the road will later be moved to west of the railroad. At the sale of this by Porter, mentioned is made to the house on the property, "the house that William Harrison Gregory occupied". Why does William Harrison stay in a house belonging to Starks Gregory, west of the railroad?

Sources for John Gregory number 29 and consist of Deeds, Plats, Maps, numerous overlays, Census, Coroners Inquest, and Verbal Records. Taking all John Gregorys in the Union County census and their year of birth and death, then looking at land deeds for year of sale, witness, adjacent property, and the whereabouts of each John Gregory, one begins to place each one. This is not to say there are no John Gregorys unaccounted for. Then you look at ages and realize we still have a few. Isaac Gregorys pose the same problem.

Cynthia Gregory (1809-1886), is the first child of John Gregory, Sr. She marries Shadrack P. Jolly, son of Joseph Jolly. Shadrack and John P. Jolly return to Union County from Shelby Co. Alabama. James Robert Jolly, the brother, remains in Alabama. His son Simeon Jolly will later return to Union county and marry Nancy Gregory, the daughter of James Gregory. His daughter, Janie Jolly marries John C. Lowe, grandfather to Don Lowe. There are two James Gregorys that are possible fathers to Nancy Gregory. Joseph returns to sell Shadrack and John P. land in 1837, to Shadrack Jolly and to John P. Jolly. Shadrack and Cynthia raise Andrew Jackson Gregory after his mother dies. Shadrack comes back from Alabama with John P. Jolly prior to 1838. John P. Jolly is already married. William Marion Jolly is the son of John P. and moves later to Mississippi. William Marion Gregory will be the ancestor to Dr. Ben Gregory, author of Gregory Colonial Family. Joseph Jolly the father, comes back, sells land to them, and returns to Shelby County, Alabama. where he died. Joseph, like Jeremiah, has several deeds of land around each other and sell back and forth. Jollys come to Union County in 1754 with land grants in the 1760s. An elder John Jolly lives on Tinker Creek and had a grant of 300 acres. He has a son Joseph Jolly, who has a son Joseph. The elder Joseph dies, leaving the minor Joseph with Thomas Brandon the guardian. Joseph dies a minor. Benjamin, the brother of Joseph, inherites the land and swaps land with Thomas Brandon. The John Jolly on Brown's Creek is suspected to be the brother of Joseph Sr. on Tinker Creek, and names a son Joseph. They have twelve children, all born in Union County: Benjamin F. Jolly; Charlotte Jolly; James Jolly; Rhoda Jolly; Naomi Jolly; William Singleton Jolly; Avis Jolly; Elizabeth Lizzie Jolly; John R. Jolly; Joseph W. Jolly; Sarah Jane Jolly; States Rights Jolly.

Benjamin F. Jolly (1830-30 September 1864), the first child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly, marries Nancy Jolly. B.F. Jolly is killed in action at the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia, on 30 September 1864, Pvt. 18 Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers, Co. A. See account of the 18th Regiment and the Crater later. South Carolina soldiers appear to be the greater nunber of casualties. Nancy is probably the daughter of John P. Jolly. Nancy sells land in 1882 after the death of her parents on the same day in 1879. This is identifying Hog Thief Road and William McBride who buys the land, also having the land between Nancy Jolly and John Gregory. Many answers lie in transaction between Jollys and Jolly-Gregory transactions.

Charlotte Jolly (22 September 1830-1899), the second child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly, marries Andrew Ferdinand Gregory, (15 September 1831-1905), the son of John Jeremiah Gregory and Naomi Steen. Again the daughter of a Jolly-Gregory union marries a Gregory. Their children are: Richard Gilliam Gregory; Robert G. Gregory.

NOTW: For additional information about Charlotte Jolly and Andrew Ferdinand Gregory's descendants, refer to Chapter 2 - John

James Jolly (1833), the third child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly, was born in 1833. There are two James Jolly casualties in the Civil War, from Union County: One DOD, the other one killed in action.

Rhoda Jolly (7 March 1834-1899), the fourth child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly. Nothing much is known about her.

Naomi Jolly (8 February 1836-1925), the fifth child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly. She marries Joseph Jolly, born in 1835. They have two children: Jessie W. Jolly, born in 1836; and Calhoun Jolly, born in 1863.

William Singleton Jolly (8 February 1836-9 March 1906), the sixth child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly. He married Laura A. Gregory. He enlisted in January 1862 in the Confederate Infantry, 18th Regiment, Co. A. as a Private. William is buried in the Lost Prairie Cemetery, Limestone, Texas.

The 1st South Carolina Volunteer Infantry participated in more than forty various engagements.

The 5th South Carolina Infantry participated in some forty-seven engagements.

The 7th South Carolina Infantry participated in fifty-six engagements.

The Eightenth Infantry Regiment was assembled during the winter of 1861-1862 with men from Laurens County and other counties in the north-western part of the state. After serving in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, it was ordered to Virginia. During the war it was assigned to General Evans', Elliotts', and Wallace's Brigade. The 18th fought at Second Manasas, South Mountain, and Sharpsburg, moved to North Caroline, then saw action at Jackson, Mississippi. Returning to South Carolina, it was involved in the operations around Charleston. During the spring of 1864, the unit was sent back to Virginia where it participated in the Petersburg siege north and south of the James River and the Appomattox Campaign.

This Regiment lost forty-nine percent of the 230 engaged at Second Manasas and had 3 killed and 339 wounded during the Maryland Campaign. In September 1863, there were 363 present for duty and at the Petersburg mine explosion, 205 were disabled. It sustained many casualties at Saylor's Creek and surrendered 16 officers and 139 men. Officers were Colonels Gadberry and Wallace, Lt. Col Allison, Lt. Col Scaife, and Lt. Col Betsill. The South Carolina soldiers fought in almost every battle and were some of the most involved of all the Confederate units. The Gregorys as well as Gallmans were well represented in service.

Avis Jolly (2 March 1840-1930), was the seventh child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly.

Elizabeth Lizzie Jolly (1842-?), was the eighth child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly.

John R. Jolly (5 January 1845-1919), was the ninth child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly. He married Martha Lylies.

Joseph W. Jolly (23 June 1847-1928), was the tenth child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly. He married Mary Sophronia.

Sarah Jane Jolly (6 December 1849-1926), was the eleventh child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly. She married Christopher Columbus Bettenbaugh.

States Rights Jolly (6 December 1856-1885), was the twelveth child of Cynthia Gregory and Shadrack P. Jolly.

John Gregory, Jr. (ca 1810), is the second child of John Gregory. He marries Mary (Polly) born in 1808, and they have six children: Jane Gregory, born in 1831; Sarah Sally Gregory, born in 1835; Annie Gregory, born in 1838; Francis Gregory, born in 1841; David Gregory, born in 1842; Reuben Gregory, born in 1845.

? Gregory (?-1833), the third child of John Gregory is a daughter, first name unknown. She is the unmarried mother of Andrew Jackson Gregory; she dies ca. 1833.

Andrew Jackson Gregory (14 September 1831-19 December 1902), was born in Union County, and died on 19 December 1902. He is buried at Gilead Cemetary, Jonesville, Union County, South Carolina. He was in the Civil War, Private, Capt. Jeter's Co., South Carolina MacBeth's Light Artillery, Boyce's Battery. He enlisted in Union District, South Carolina, 13 September 1861, age 30.

He is on the last roll: Mar/Apr 1864. Service Record, NARS Microcopy #27, Roll # 99, South Carolina Archives.

The Macbeth South Carolina Artillary Company was organized during the summer of 1861. Almost all of the officers and enlisted men of the company were recruited in Berkely County. Soloman Gregory is listed in the same Company. Artillary was not listed with a regiment but in the name ot the commander as they were often with different Brigades. They had four guns in June-July 1863; two-6 lb. smoothbore, two-12 lb. Howitzer, Nov. 28, 1863; four-6 lb. smoothbore, April-May 3, 1864. Solid shot and shell had a range of 2000 yards. Case shot for 500-1500 yards. Canister for 300 yards. The usual Battery had six guns, 83 horses, 36 drivers, 54 gun crew, 6 Sergeants, 4 Lieutenants, and 1 Captain, with 1 musician. They carried 768 rounds.

The MacBeth Light Artillery is under Captain R. Boyce and assigned to the Dept. of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida from November 1861 until August 1862. They become part of the Evan's Brigade, 1st Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, August-October 1862; 1st Military District of South Carolina, Georgia, & Florida, October-May 1863; Evans Brigade, Military District of South Carolina, May 1862; Evans Brigade, Breckenridge Division, Department of the West, May-June 1863; Artillary Battalion, French's Division, Department of the West, July 1863; Artillary Battalion, French's Division, Department of the West, July 1863; Reserve Artillary, Department of Mississippi, Louisiana, July-August 1864; and serve in Battles: Rappahanock Station, Virginia, August 23, 1862; South Mountain, Maryland, September 14, 1862; Antietam, Maryland, September 17, 1862, ěn the Bloodiest Battle of the War; to the Dept. of the West, Vicksburg, Mississippi, May-July 1863; Jackson, Mississippi siege, July 1863; the Morristown Detachment, October 28, 1864. In March 1865, there were five officers and 92 enlisted men present for duty. It disbanded in April 1864. Captains Robert Boyce and B.A. Jeter were in command.

During the Battle of Antietam, they were at the eastern edge of Sharpsburg. They were in a reserve position behind Evans, Anderson and Garrett from 6:00 to 7:30. By 8:30 they are east of Hagerstown road and facing Bloody Lane, south east of Hood's Texas Division. Hood's Division suffered heavy losses. By 9:00 to 9:30 they have approached and crossed Bloody Lane. Boyce's Company is now facing the NY, Md., and Del. Divisions. By 10:30 MacBeth's Artillary has pulled back south of Bloody Lane along side of Miller's Artillary. Lee's headquarters is west of Sharpsburg. At 1:00 Miller has moved forward toward Bloody Lane with Boyce moving to the right flank. At 3:30-3:45 they have moved back toward Boonesboro Road, facing the 2nd., 10th. & 14th. U.S. Divisions in support of the 17th. South Carolina and Georgia. Divisions. By this time the U.S. N.Y., Mich.,Conn., R.I., Mass., and Ohio soldiers have pushed across the Antietam Creek bridge. The 50th, 20th and 2nd. Ga. Divisions have been beaten back. In a short time they will stop and collect their wounded and dead. The south lost over 12,000 men and the north over 13,000. During the war South Carolina will lose 19,000 men. North Carolina will lose 20,000 to battle and 20,000 to disease, more than anyone else; 30% of the entire losses.

Andrew Gregory marries Caroline Mabry, daughter of William Billy Mabry and Mary 'Polly' Hodge, a descendant of William Hodge, born 1790 in Scotland and living on Grindal's Shoal area of Union County above Pacolet, South Carolina. Billy is a descendant of Francis Mabry of Henrico, Virginia. Leah Gregory relates the story of a son, Samuel Hodge running a ferry across the river. "As he went to ferry someone over, a big black panther started across the river after him. He just made it home". Caroline was born 26 April 1845 and died 10 May 1896. Both are buried at Gilead Cemetary. There are five children: Benjamin Franklin Gregory; Alice Gregory; William Clarence Gregory; Mary Emma Gregory; States Joshua Gregory.

Benjamin Franklin Gregory (20 June 1871-23 January 1963), the first child of Andrew Gregory and Caroline Mabry, married on 25 December 1895, Leah Musgrove Gallman, (14 January 1870-8 November 1962). They were married in Pocolet, Union County, South Carolina, at the Preysbyterian Parsonage of Rev. Albert A. James, and traveled there in a two wheel wagon pulled by a white mule. Leah carried a bunch of violets. Ben and Leah went on a honeymoon to Asheville, N.C. Ben lived near Elford Grove school. Her mother gave her four sheets, four quilts, and Lona Scott Gallman gave her a pretty towell. They later lived in a one room log cabin and his father Andrew and Ben's brother, States, moved in with them after they bought a farm, where they lived all their lives. Leah washed in wooden tubs at the spring. She raised turkeys and loved to read and study geography. In later years she would sit by the window and fireplace, in her rocker and read her bible.

Leah was the daughter of Abraham Johnson Gallman [CSA], (27 October 1842-29 April 1917), and Emma Susan Gault, (18 December 1850-22 January 1930). Her mother was Clarisa Kelly, (1821-1902). She was the daughter of Thomas Kelly, born in 1784 in England, died 1866 in the Kelton area of Union County. Abraham Gallman's father, Lemuel Gallman was killed in the Civil War at the Wilderness, Virginia, according to records in Broken Fortunes. Grandmother Gregory, Leah, says he was killed at the "Blow Up", Crater. Abraham had no brothers or sisters. Abraham was a Confederate soldier also. He was stationed near Petersburg, Virginia prior to the Blow Up. He writes on 22 Janurary 1864 from Camp near Orring Corte House, Virginia.; First SC regiment, Going Brigade. He wanted to come home but felt he would never return. Lemuel writes of trying to get a transfer to be with his son. This never occurred and Lemuel would soon lose his life. Lemuel Giles Gallman was married to Rhoda Sharp, daughter of William Sharp Jr. who taught school in the Kelton area. William Sharp Sr. was a Revoluntionary War veteran and received State Grants near Broad River. There were six land plats with two grants. Hookers and Giles were also in this area. Their last names were used by William Sharp to name his children. Rhoda lost two brothers in the Civil War, Edward Hooker Sharp, a school teacher at Bethlehem Acadamy in the Kelton area, and Charles Cass Sharp, both died in the war. A brother in law, William F. Ira Scales also served, later to move to Georgia and some descendants later are in Atlanta, Texas. Hooker seemed to be the one to keep everything. Receipts of groceries, tobacco, shoes, loans, court, fines, harness and cotton selling @ 6 1/2 cents a pound, school list of students. Letters were written from Sullivans Island, Charleston, South Carolina, Army of the Potomac, Camp Walker. His sister Rhoda kept his child, Francis, as well as his notes and letters plus those of her own from Lemuel and his notes and letters. They span almost forty years. Blood lines from Sharp, Gault, Kelly, Mabry, Hodge, and Gallman flow into the Benjamin Gregory line that mixes with Jolly-Gregory from the other side. One does not separate the lines but studies them as a whole, learning their closeness and relationship with one another.

Benjamin Franklin Gregory Sr. was a farmer all his life. He had the best watermelons in the world. On their 65 wedding anniversary their picture was in the paper in Union County. It was later to get a response in the paper from Alaska and it told how good his watermelons were. They were kept under the bed to keep cool and were a treat on Sunday afternoon. He was a charter member of Gilead Church, Jonesville, South Carolina. Like many Gregorys he lived til 92. Leah was 93. Two daughters were 96 and 98.

The Gallman's moved to Saxa Gotha, Columbia area, in 1735, from Zurich, Switzerland and are traced back before 1600. This was a move for religious freedom. They were Lutheran. There was a shortage of Lutheran preachers in the area. Those firebreathing Baptist and Methodist moved into the area and many were converted. Both are buried in Gilead Cemetary, Jonesville, South Carolina. Benjamin and Leah Gallman Gregory have six children, all born near Jonesville, Union County, SC: Eva Caroline Gregory; Emma Buela Gregory; Ross Ervin Gregory; John Sharp 'Johnny' Gregory; Benjamin Franklin Gregory Jr.; Maude Jenell Gregory.

Eva Caroline Gregory (20 November 1896-5 December 1994), the first child of Benjamin and Leah Gallman Gregory, is born on 20 November 1896, near Jonesville, Union County, South Carolina. She married on 7 October 1916, Thomas Clyde White (7 July 1889-26 May 1955). She died on 5 December 1994. Thomas Clyde and Eva Caroline are buried in New Hope, Jonesville. Clyde was a farmer near Jonesville, South Carolina. They lived on the Jonesville-Lockhart highway in a house built during or before the Revolutionary War. This is one of the oldest houses in Union County. It is still lived in by her daughter, Evelyn White Robinson. Eva Caroline Gregory has nine children, all born in Union Co., S.C.: Evelyn White; Margarite White; Mildred White; Thomas Clyde White, Jr.; Doris White; Lee Ila White; Murrell Keith White; Lewis White; Patty Sue White.

Evelyn White (16 September 1917), the first child of Eva Caroline and Thomas Clyde, married Essie Gully Robinson (9 March 1909-8 March 1990). They had four children: Peggy Jean; Harold Dean; Brenda Kay; Dennis Clyde.

Peggy Jean Robinson (11 July 1938), married Carol Earl Scoggins (3 August 1937). They had two children: Michael David; Francis Evelyn.

Michael David Scoggins (21 May 1961), married Kelly Hallman, with child Kelly Hallman.

Francis Evelyn Scoggins (26 Jan 1964), married Douglas Gillard.

Harold Dean Robinson (11 July 1938), married Patricia Bevis: Their child: Harold Dean Robinson, Jr.

Harold Dean Robinson, Jr. (23 November 1964), married Gina Harvey. Their children: Matthew Phillip Robinson (1989); Katrina Leigh Robinson (1991).

Brenda Kay Robinson (19 July 1943), married Sidney Hope Sanders. Their children: Deborah Nadine Sanders; Melissa Hope Sanders. Brenda Robinson married later Thomas C. Dillard (1942).

Deborah Nadine Sanders (1963), married James Woodrow Maness. They have one child: James Nickolas Maness.

Melissa Hope Sanders (1965), married Francis Dale Davis. Melissa and Francis Davis had one child: Allison Nicole Davis.

Dennis Clyde Robinson (12 December 1944), married Martha Ann West (25 August 1947). They had two children: Melissa Denise; Grady Philip.

Melissa Denise Robinson married Lynn Mark Mitchell. They have one child: Trad Robinson (1976).

Grady Philip Robinson (1956) married Cathy Curry (1956).

Margarite White (24 June 1919), the second child of Eva Caroline and Thomas Clyde, married William Simpson Harvey (23 April 1917-21 July 1972), on 4 September 1937. Simp worked in textiles and attended Mon Aetna Baptist Church. They had one child: Carolyn June Harvey.

Carolyn June Harvey (19 June 1938), married Joel Carr Miller. June is Clerk of Court in the Union County Court House. She is seen on my frequent rounds of research. Their children: Carolyn June; Joel Carr Jr. (1958-1958).

Carolyn June Miller (13 June 1957), married Terry Edney Hooper. They have two children: Christie Nicole Hooper (1978); Katie Loraine Hooper (1980).

Mildred White (19 December 1922), the third child of Eva Caroline and Thomas Clyde, married Joe Barkley (26 May 1917). They have two children: Andy; Lynda (1955).

Andy Barkley (1951), married Cheryl (1953). They have two children: Bret (1983); Brooke Barkley (1986).

Thomas Clyde White, Jr. (17 June 1924), the fourth child of Eva Caroline and Thomas Clyde, married Leoma Billings (23 November 1928). They have two children: Michael Thomas; Wayne White.

Michael Thomas White (1947), married Sharon Gault (1946). They have two children: Todd (1967); Kevin (1973).

Doris White (12 October 1926), the fifth child of Eva Caroline and Thomas Clyde, lives in Jonesville, S.C. She worked with the telephone co.

Lee Ila White (19 October 1928), the sixth child of Eva Caroline and Thomas Clyde, married Mauldin Pearson (25 July 1925). Their children are: Diane Pearson; Miriam Pearson.

Diane Pearson (1948), married Forest Kirby (1947). They have two children: Jason Kirby (1970); Stephanie Kirby (1973).

Miriam Pearson (1952), married Gene Garrett (1955). They have two children: Shane Garrett (1981); and Kelly Garrett (1981).

Murrell Keith White (6 October 1930), the seventh child of Eva Caroline and Thomas Clyde, married Sara Smith (18 May 1929). They have two children are: Michael Keith; Sarah Elizabeth.

Michael Keith White (1962), married Linda Carlock (1948).

Sara Elizabeth White (1965), married John Cudd (1961). They have two children: Leah Pearl Cudd (1990) and Megan Nicole Cudd (1991).

Lewis White (26 November 1936), was the eighth child of Eva Caroline and Thomas Clyde. Lewis has worked in banking most of his life.

Patty Sue White (28 January 1938), the nineth child of Eva Caroline and Thomas Clyde, married Joe Dean Hoyle (1940). They have three children: Michele Hoyle; Angela Hoyle; Jodi Hoyle (1967).

Michele Hoyle (1963), married Paul Pettit (1960). They have one child: Molly Pettit (1993).

Angela Hoyle (1965), married Jeff Ledbetter (1965).

Emma Buela Gregory (8 September 1898-31 October 1994), the second child of Benjamin Franklin and Leah Gallman Gregory, was born in Jonesville, SC. She died on 31 October 1994, in Spartanburg, SC. She married Carol Ledley Gault (1897-1938) on 3 September 1916, Union County, SC. Carol Ledley Gault descends from Robert Gault (1700-1790). The Gaults came from Scotland to Pennsylvania and on to Union County. Both are buried at New Hope Cemetary, Jonesville, SC. She raised three children after the early death of her husband, in Union County, SC. She lived with her parents most of the time and worked in Spartanburg. Emma Beula and Carol Ledley had three children, all born in Union County: Carol Ledley Gault, Jr.; Thomas Franklin Gault; Emily Earline Gault.

Carol Ledley Gault, Jr. (1 January 1922), married Vera Louise White (1922). Carol has worked in sales around Spartanburg, SC.

Thomas Franklin Gault married Beulah Ann Varner. T.F. worked with the gas co. in Spartanburg, SC.

Emily Earline (Sis) Gault (8 May 1935), married William Harold Bailey (7 February 1934), on 4 May 1957. Sis has worked in the Spartanburg school system as a secretary. They have two children: Michael Harold Bailey; Susan Carol Bailey.

Michael Harold Bailey (13 November 1958), married Grace Ann Baker.

Susan Carol Bailey (13 November 1961), married Leonard Perry Bennett (1960), on 12 December 1987. They have two children: Thomas Matthew Bennett (19 September 1989) and Bailey Ann Bennett (30 August 1994).

Ross Ervin Gregory (2 May 1901-29 November 1965), the third child of Benjamin and Leah Gallman Gregory, was born in Jonesville, SC. and died in Union, SC. He was unmarried. He is buried at Gilead Cemetary, Jonesville, SC. He never left home. He farmed and later began to work in the mill.

John Sharp (Johnny) Gregory (8 November 1903- 3 September 1978), the fourth child of Benjamin and Leah Gregory was born and died in Jonesville, SC. He married Mary Azelee Procter (1912, Cherokee, SC), on 30 September 1928. Both are buried at Mt. Tabor, SC. All their children were born in Union County, SC. Johnny farmed with his father Benjamin. He later worked in textiles. John Sharp and Mary Gregory had eight children: Louise Nancy; William (Bud) Edison; Benjamin Franklin (BF); Gene Wallace; Martha Ann; Mary Joyce; Andrew Jackson; Charlie Reuben.

Louise Nancy Gregory (11 September 1929), married Howard Jenkins. They had two children: Howard Jenkins, Jr. and Elizabeth Jenkins.

William (Bud) Edison Gregory (24 October 1931), lives in the homeplace in Jonesville, SC. Bud worked in Union Mills.

Benjamin Franklin (BF) Gregory (21 October 1933), married Sherrel Bogan. He lives near the homeplace in Jonesville, SC. B.F. was a mechanic with his own garage. They had two children: Lisa Gregory (1974); Mike Gregory (1976).

Gene Wallace Gregory (29 January 1936), married Wanda Mae Moore (17 November 1945). They live in Pamplico, South Carolina. Gene worked in textiles is Pamplico, SC. They had three children, all born in Pamplico, South Carolina: Kyle Rodney; La Soundra Leah; Robbie Eugene.

Kyle Rodney Gregory (2 September 1966), married Marilyn Gaster. They live in Hemingway, SC.

La Soundra Leah Gregory (12 February 1970), married Todd Matthews. They live in Florence, SC.

Robbie Eugene Gregory (17 October 1974), married Amy Hartfield. They live in Pamplico, SC.

Martha Ann Gregory (19 February 1938), lives in the homeplace in Jonesville, SC.

Mary Joyce Gregory (30 July 1940), married Henry Frankie Campbell. Mary Joyce later married Glenn Toney. Mary Joyce and Henry Campbell had two children: Tammy Ann; Henry Grover Campbell.

Tammy Ann Campbell married Scott Walker. They have one child: Scott Walker, Jr.

Henry Grover Campbell has two children: Tamatha Campbell; Stacy Campbell.

Andrew Jackson Gregory (12 May 1942-1994), lived in Jonesville homeplace. Andrew died in 1994.

Charlie Reuben Gregory (25 October 1945), lived in Jonesville homeplace.

Benjamin Franklin Gregory, Jr. (4 August 1906-23 July 1999), the fifth child of Benjamin and Leah Gregory, was born in Jonesville, SC. He married first, Ella Kelly Fowler and second, Callie Nichols. Both are deceased. He resided in Florence, South Carolina. He retired from twenty years in the Naval Submarine Service, Chief Petty Officer. He was on the Battleship Texas, returning from Hawaii when it transited the Panama Canal and was visited by Charles Lindburg at this time, in 1929, with pictures of Lindburg boarding one of the U.S.S. Texas float planes. He later was at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Ben was in the Atlantic and Pacific. The "Texas" went on to N.Y. He served in the Pacific Submarine service. He made one submarine run. Ben was at Midway refitting torpedoes. From there he went to Okinawa and on to Japan at the surrender. His was one of the first ships to enter Tokyo Bay. On his return he was at the first Atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll for the underwater and above water test in 1946. He worked in the school system in Norfolk, Virginia. Ben was two weeks shy of his 93 birthday and only took Tylenol. He died in a retirement home in Florence, South Carolina, and is buried at National Cemetary in Florence. Sara Gregory Lowe Bayless, his sister of 88, survives him in Florence. Those of Gregory genes can expect a long healthy life.

Maude Jenell Gregory (27 August 1908-November 1981), the sixth child of Benjamin and Leah Gregory, was born in Jonesville, SC. She lived at home in Jonesville and raised her large family. She married John Henry White (1904-1978). Maude and John Henry had six children: Mary Elizabeth (Betty); Gladys; Peggy Ann; Olive Florence; John Henry Jr.; Hamlett Franklin.

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) White (20 December 1926), the first child of Maude and John Henry White, married Joseph Granville Maddox. Joe worked for the telephone company and is deceased. They have three children: Joel Maddox; Ricky Maddox; John Maddox.

Gladys White (15 October 1929), the second child of Maude and John Henry White, married Frank L. Lee. They have four children: Alice Marie Lee; Frank L. Lee, Jr.; Robert Allen Lee; John Travis Lee.

Peggy Ann White (8 January 1932), the third child of Maude and John Henry White, married Kenneth Duckett. They have three children: Phyllis Duckett (1955); Stanley Duckett (1957); Steven Duckett (1961). Peggy later married to Monk who later died. She is now married to Joe Blanton and lives in Port Charlotte, Florida. Peggy later became a licensed practical nurse.

Olive Florence White (20 December 1934), the fourth child of Maude and John Henry White, married on 10 May 1953, Billy Ronald Jolly (21 June 1934), the son of Lewis Jolly, son of Adolphus, descendant of Joseph Jolly and John Jolly. This line has always married into and lived adjacent to many of the Gregorys. Bill is a minister and lives near Greer, S.C. They had four children, all were born in Union County: Ronald Lewis (Butch); Donald Bryant; Stuart Allen; Billy O'Neal.

Ronald Lewis (Butch) Jolly (4 February 1954), married Betty Burdett. They had one child: Ronald Lewis Jolly, Jr. Butch married second Melody Poteat. Melody has two children from a previous union: Laura Poteat and Gregory Poteat. Butch is in the Army and is station at Fort Lee, Virginia.

Donald Bryant Jolly (30 October 1956), married Camilla Jean Wylke. They had one child: Nicholas Bryant Jolly (1979). Donald married second Connie Michele Strickland (1957). Don lives in Arlington, Virginia.

Stuart Allen Jolly (26 November 1963), married on 27 June 1988, Marsha Lynn Greer. Allen graduated from the Citadel. He was a helicopter pilot in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm. He is now an R.O.T.C. instructor in Greenville, N.C. at Eastern Carolina University, recently promoted to Major. He has been stationed in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, Saudi Arabia, Katterbach, Germany, Presido, Monteray, California, at the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, and Sacremento, California. They have two children: Savannah Kate Jolly (21 April 1993); Madison Claire Jolly (8 December 1995).

Billy O'Neal Jolly (29 April 1965), married Dawn Michelle Rekan, on 16 July 1988. Billy graduated from the Citadel and lives in Spartanburg, S.C. They have two children.

John Henry (Sonny) White, Jr. (19 May 1936), was the fifth child of Maude and John Henry White. He married Pat, who is deceased. Sonny lives in Spartanburg, S.C. Sonny worked with the railroad yard in Spartanburg. He has now remarried. Sonny and Pat had six children: Audrey Gay; Vickie Lynn; John Kevin; Patsey Jenell (1965-1965); Kelly Michelle; Leah Beth.

Audrey Gay White (1959), married Michael Ray Williams (1956). They have four children: Cheryl Renee Williams (1981); John Robert Williams (1983); Charity Janell Williams (1984); Kaela Grace Williams (1989).

Vickie Lynn White (25 July 1961), married Donald Gay Rucker (1961). They have two children: John Ashley Rucker (1983); Jonathan Luke Rucker (1984).

John Kevin White (28 November 1964), married Kristie Lynn Wallace (1970). They have one child: Megan Corrine White (1991).

Kelly Michelle White (16 December 1966), married Donnie Gene Emry (1966). They have one child: Jacob Haydon Emry.

Leah Beth White (17 October 1970), is now married.

Hamlett Franklin White (22 December 1938), the sixth child of Maude and John Henry White, married Juanita Parks (1939). They had one child: David Earl White (1973).

Sarah Leah Gregory (7 April 1911-2 July 2007), is the seventh child of Benjamin and Leah Gregory was born in Jonesville area of Union County, S.C. She married first, on 27 August 1927, Simeon Doyle Lowe (10 November 1911-29 September 1962), the son of John Calvin Lowe, descendant of Thomas Lowe, born in Anson County, N.C. in 1780, and of Sarah Jane (Janie) Jolly , born in Union County, the daughter of Simeon Jolly who was born in Shelby County, Alabama, and descended from John Jolly who moves to Union in 1754. John's son later is living on land that his son Joseph buys from William Porter. The Jolly Cemetary is at this location. John P. Jolly buys the land in 1837. Ben Gregory told Sarah before she first married, “I guess you know, you are kin to those people down there”. Simeon Doyle Lowe was born in Monarch, Union Co. SC, and died in Union County, SC. He is buried Gilead, Jonesville, SC. He worked most of his life with Milliken Mills at Monarch. He had taught Loom Fixing. He was second hand in two large weaving rooms. He was a warm, friendly individual and was well liked. Being a Jolly descendant with Gregory connections, he knew everyone and was kin to half. There were three children, all born in Monarch, Union Co. SC: Simeon Doyle Lowe, Jr.; Miriam Janet Lowe (1930-1931); Donald Franklin Lowe (1 November 1932). Sarah married second Ralph Wetteroff, and married third Glenn W. Bayless (1900-21 December 1995). She lived in Florence, S.C. Sarah died on 02 July 2007 at the age of 96. She was buried at Gilead Cemetery on 04 July 2007.

Simeon Doyle Lowe, Jr. (7 April 1928), was born in Monarch, Union County SC. He married Ollie Pearce (4 February 1931, Norfolk, Virginia). Sim attended the University of South Carolina, Navy V5 Flight Training Program at the end of WWII. He continued flight training, later to become instructor at Pensacola, Florida. Upon discharge, he joined Trans World Airlines to retire as thirteen in seniority. His flights in the 747s took him to England, Rome, Cairo and Bombay. Ollie finished Nursing School at DePaul Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. They live in Boulder City, Nevada, overlooking Lake Mead. They spend time in the RV, charity work, hobbies. They have three children: Janet; Gary Steven; Melanie Ann.

Janet Lowe (5 September 1952), was born in Pensacola, Florida. Janet works for a computer company and does repair. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gary Steven Lowe (22 November 1953), was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He married Vicki Kraft. They had one child: Christina Marie Lowe (8 September 1976). He married second Lisa Ann Reiter. They have two children: Andrew Reiter; Jessica Lowe. Gary lives in Henderson, Nevada.

Melanie Ann Lowe (25 March 1957), married David Cochran in 1952. They live in St. Louis, Missouri. David is in construction. Melanie was a stewardess for Trans World Airlines for a while until she hurt her back.

Miriam Janet Lowe (10 November 1930-2 January 1931), is buried Gilead Cemetary, Jonesville, SC.

Donald Franklin Lowe (1 November 1932), was born in Monarch, Union County, SC. He married Naoma Marie Geist (5 February 1936). Naoma is the daughter of Wilbur Franklin Geist and Mildred Van Riper, both of Kingman, KS and Penalosa, KS. Naoma was born in Kingman, Kansas. Her parents were military and moved to several locations. She lived a year on Guam and toured Japan. Her father at that time was a Captain in the army and landed on Okinawa, losing his entire company. Naoma attended the University of South Carolina Florence, School of Nursing. Later she helped in the Private Practice and setting up and running of the Rehabilatation Center. She has been active with grandchildren, mission to Brazil, Vietnamese immigrants, hobbies and keeping up with Don. She is active in helping their daughter Susan in her bridal shop or their son's western shop. It all depends on which shoes she has on. She sings in the church choir; assists with the local Chinese ministry and is busy careing for her dad, who is 88 years old. She is an amateur radio operator and gives weekly weather to boats at sea on the Amateur Radio and Cruising Club members. She is an excellant facetor and enjoys rock hounding and riding the ATV.

Don attended the University of South Carolina and Richmond Professionnal Institute, graduating from the Medical College of Virginia with a B.S. in Physical Therapy in 1956. He worked at the Crossroads Rehabilatation Center, Indianapolis, Indiana; then at the John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia; later joining Dawson and Moore Orthopedic office in Florence, S.C. in May of 1961. Don went into private practice in Florence in 1969. This served numerous hospitals, nursing homes, Crippled Childrens Home, Crippled Childrens Clinic, twenty school programs for the handicaped, Department of Mental Retardation, Lowe's Physical Therapy, Lowe's Rehabilatation Center, CORF's, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilatation Centers, six county Home Visitation Programs, and consultations and training programs to every request. Much of this continues today through Phillip Lowe, Physical Therapist and David Lowe, Administrator.

Work often gave way to play. Don was a Scuba instructor, making numerous dives in many Florida springs that are now closed to diving because of the risk. Offshore wrecks, Florida Keys and the Bahamas were frequent trips for the family. Sailing brought on a new adventure with eight trips to the Bahamas, cruising to the Abacos, Spanish Wells, Eleuthra, Bimini, Nausau, Exumas, Georgetown, Long Island, Cat Island, Rum Island, Conception and Little San Salvadore, Chub Key and Sale Key; a 6 1/2 day trip to Bermuda; often joined by members of the family and grandchildren. Trailering west to Colarado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana as well as rock hounding took on new excitment as well as developing a new hobby and learning of geological wonders, these shared with grandchildren. Geneology became as deep as the holes in the ground. Their children have accepted Don as a "resident engineer". Church, choir, missions to St. Croix, and floods in Missouri, trips about the country and Costa Rico, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Bahamas instill excitement and adventure. Don and Naoma became Ham Radio Operators to extend communications on the boat. Naoma continues to relay weather on the Waterway Radio and Cruising Club to boats at sea. She has worked with new immigrants to the country. This has all rendered many facets to their own lives. For someone who does not swim and is fairly afraid of water, Naoma has been in some exciting places by small boat on Blue Water. She is also wearing a spot on the cabin floor. Don and Naoma have four children: David Allen; Phillip Dean; Steven Craig; Susan Marie Lowe.

David Allen Lowe (14 April 1956), was born in Richmond, Virginia. He married Brenda Ruth Easterling (12 October 1954, Hartsville, SC). David received a B.A. in Business Administration from Francis Marion College. He owns David Lowe Insurance and operates Lowe's Rehabilation Center in Florence where he continues to serve Nursing homes and schools with Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. Brenda received a B. S. Degree from the University of South Carolina in Jounalism in 1977. She later worked on Post Graduate courses at the University of South Carolina and attended Liberty College in Lynchburg, Virginia working on religious education. David has an ongoing love for hunting and fishing. David is a dedicated Christian in his church work. Teaching and serving as deacon for his church are top priorities. They live in Florence, South Carolina. Their children enjoy hunting and fishing and spending time at the lake. David Jr. and Daniel flew to the Bahamas and assisted in bringing the sailboat back to South Carolina with little regard for inclement weather. They have four children, all born in Florence, SC: David Allen Jr. (12 September 1983); Daniel Simeon; Deanna Rose (20 May 1988); Derek Geist (18 August 1991).

Daniel Simeon Lowe (5 November 1985) married Trystina Stephanie Church on 5 October, in Florence, SC. They have a child: George Edmond Lowe (12 June 2005, Florence, South Carolina).

Phillip Dean Lowe (16 December 1958), was born in Thomasville, Georgia. He married first Ann Victoria Evans, then second, Sonya Gay Cox (21 September 1964) of Florence, South Carolina. Phillip attended the University of South Carolina and graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. He owns and operates Lowe's Physical Therapy Services, with offices in Florence and Sumter. He continues to serve multiple location in schools and Dept. of Mental Retardation. This is intermixed with hunting and fishing. He served for a short time on the Commission for Wildlife for the state of South Carolina. His love of hunting and fishing takes him on trips out of state and country. His hunting plantation is most unique with dike and flooded fields. Turkey and deer abound. Sonya received a Masters Degree in Social Work from Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina. They live in Florence. Their children like hunting and fishing and have all been sailors on grandpa's boat in the Bahamas. Philip has three children, all born in Florence, SC: Kristen Marie (17 August 1991); Hunter Jackson (19 July 1993); Drake Gregory (13 June 1995).

Steven Craig Lowe (19 June 1962) was born in Florence, SC. He married first, Renee Carter, second, Ann Brown (8 February 1961) of Dillon, South Carolina. Steven attended Florence-Darlington Technical College and owns and operates Cowboy's Corner, a western shop. He presently has been involved with helping to remodel his 70 year old farm house and is learning to be a good farmer. Ann attended Florence-Darlington Technical College and is employed with Wachovia Bank in Florence. Steven is a hunter and fisherman and takes to sailing the Bahamas very well.

Susan Marie Lowe (21 July 1966) was born in Florence, SC. She married first William Christopher Edge (1965), from Fayetteville, NC. She married second Robert Steven Fogner (19 June 1961) of Horry Co., SC. Susan attended the University of South Carolina and graduated from Francis Marion College in Florence, SC with a Bachelor in Business Administration in 1984. She owns and operates Southern Brides, a full service bridal shop. She isn't much on hunting but likes to fish. She has always been a great sailor and snorkler in the Bahamas with Daddy. Steve attended Coastal Carolina in Conway and received a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1982. He owns and operates Quality Rehab. Services. They live in Florence, SC. They have three children by Steve's previous marriage and one of their own: Elizabeth Marie Fogner (9 June 1999).

Alice Gregory (6 August 1873-19 October 1950), the second child of Andrew and Caroline, married William (Wig) Horne (10 June 1872).

William Clarence Gregory (21 April 1976-15 December 1968), the third child of Andrew Gregory and Caroline Mabry, married Cornelia Worthy (15 April 1878-1954). They had three children: Parham D. Gregory (29 October 1900-1919); Albert(Scrap) Gregory; Walter S.(Buck) Gregory. Clarence was a farmer in his lifetime and lived the Jonesville, South Carolina.

Albert (Scrap) Gregory (2 December 1905-1975), the second child of William Clarence and Cornelia, married Mattie Bailey (19 June 1903). They had two children: Carol Jean Gregory (1934); Billy Gregory.

Billy Gregory married Miriam Eaves. They have four children: Tim; Mike; Cliff; and Chad. Mike married Julia and has a child Arum Gregory.

Walter S.(Buck) Gregory (11 June 1910-29 June 1992), the third child of William Clarence and Cornelia, married on 16 December 1933, Nelle Mae Hodge (3 May 1916). They have six children: Charles Stanley Gregory; William Thomas Gregory; Belva Louise Gregory; Walter Kenneth Gregory; Nancy Lucille Gregory; and James Daniel Gregory. Walter farmed, worked in textiles and lived in Jonesville, SC during his life time. Nelle was his helpmate and wife for 58 years.

Charles Stanley Gregory (24 September 1936), the first child of Walter 'Buck'Gregory and Nelle Mae Hodge, married Jeanette Fricks (5 September 1942). Charles served in the US Air Force for 20 years. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has a BS in Physics with a minor in Math. He retired from the Air Force in 1976. He worked as an Engineering Supervisor at the Catawba Nuclear Station( Duke Power Company) and retired from Duke in 1991. His main interest since retirement has been focused on 'Volunteer Work' in the Rock Hill, South Carolina area. He is currently serving as a 'Silver Haired Legislator' in South Carolina, representing York County. He is a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He plays music with the Rock Hill Seniors Band and they play at area Nursing Homes, Assisted/Residential Homes, Adult Day Care Centers, Churches and special events. His hobbies include golf, sports and wood work; such as making ball point pens. Jeanette worked at Sears for 24 years. They have three children: Teresa Ann; Tracy Lynn; Tammy Charlene.

Teresa Ann Gregory (2 October 1962), married Jimmy Allen Ormand (31 March 1961). They have two children: David Charles Ormand (13 January 1981) and Mason Allen Ormand (28 February 1992). Currently they reside in Lancaster, South Carolina.

Tracy Lynn Gregory (26 November 1965), married Gust Leon Nicolas(20 August 1965). They have two children: Jonathan Blake Nicolas (9 July 1993) and Bailey Rene Nicolas(10 March 1996). Currently reside in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Tammy Charlene Gregory (27 September 1969), married Samuel (Sam) Jackson Smith Jr. (3 March 1965). They have three children: Jackie Deanne Smith (14 February 1986), Jeanie Charlene Smith (4 December 1991) and Jody LeGrand Smith (27 March 1996). Currently they reside at Chester, South Carolina.

William Thomas Gregory (6 January 1939), the second child of Walter 'Buck'Gregory and Nelle Mae Hodge, married Debra Colins (1951). They have two children: Allison Gregory and Kacey Gregory. William worked as Plant Manager for several years and currently owns and manages "Bill's Quick Pic" at Ailey, Georgia.

Belva Louise Gregory (1 January 1941), the third child of Walter 'Buck'Gregory and Nelle Mae Hodge, married Herchal Garner. Herchal died in 2000. They had three children: Edward Garner, Judean Garner, and Sonja Garner. Louise divorced in the early 1990's and is currently married to Carol Sanders. Louise is an excellent musician and plays the piano and organ with confidence. They reside at Jonesville, South Carolina.

Edward Garner (1963), the first child of Belva Louise Gregory and Herchal Garner, married Ginger Craig.

Judean Garner (1969), the second child of Belva Louise Gregory and Herchal Garner, married Michael Cohen.

Sonja Garner (1970), the third child of Belva Louise Gregory and Herchal Garner, married Chris Walden.

Walter Kenneth Gregory (19 October 1942), the fourth child of Walter 'Buck' Gregory and Nelle Mae Hodge, married Carra Dolores Thompson (12 March 1943). They have three children: Walter Gregory, Charles Gregory, and Bill Gregory. Ken is retired from Duke Energy. He is a graduate of Limestone College, Gaffney, South Carolina. Dee is a Registered Nurse and works in the Surgery unit of a local Hospital. They reside at Liberty, South Carolina.

Walter Gregory (12 August 1969), married Susan Riley (27 April 1971). They have two children and live in Greer, South Carolina.

Charles Gregory (9 May 1972), married Holly Neely (January 1973). They have two children and live in Concord, North Carolina.

Bill Gregory (16 January 1974), married Karon Peterson (5 December 1976). They have three children and live in Pickens, South Carolina area.

Nancy Lucille Gregory (2 November 1944), the fifth child of Walter 'Buck' Gregory and Nelle Mae Hodge, married Harold Richards. Nancy works with a paint company in the Spartanburg, South Carolina area. Harold is a supervisor in a commercial cabinet shop. They live at Jonesville, South Carolina. They have one child: Harold Richards, Jr.

Harold Richards, Jr. is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and is making application to Law School with an emphasis on the environment (Vermont).

James Daniel Gregory (19 January 1952), the sixth child of Walter 'Buck' Gregory and Nelle Mae Hodge, married Debra Quinn, who died in 1993. James has two step children: Robbie Quinn and Amy Quinn. James works as a maintenance technician in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He currently lives on the 'Gregory Farm' at Jonesville, South Carolina.

Mary Emma Gregory (26 April 1881-10 September 1971), was the fourth child of Andrew and Caroline Gregory. In November 1897, she married Monroe (Krick) Horne (23 January 1878-10 September 1954), the brother of Wig Horne. They had nine children: Etha Alice; Ruby Caroline; Lucille Cynthia; Mary Genieve; Isma Catherine; Josephine Andrew; William Carl (Billy); Juanita Wilhemina; James Thomas.

Etha Alice Horne (1900-1983), the first child of Mary Emma and Monroe Horne, married Victor Harrison Yost, (1892-1972). They had one child: Etha Rebecca.

Etha Rebecca Yost (1934), married Frank McCutchan (1930). They had one child: Sylvia Corrine McCutchan (1960).

Ruby Caroline Horne (1902-1982), the second child of Mary Emma and Monroe Horne, married Bryant Lipscomb Mason (1900-1991). There were four children, William Earl and Linda Ann, Robert Harold, Bryant Lipscomb Jr.

William Earl Mason (1942), the child of Ruby Caroline and Bryant Mason, married Diane G. Handel (1943). They have two children: Jill Emily (1976); Heather Brook (1978).

Linda Ann Mason (1944-1971), the child of Ruby Caroline and Bryant Mason, married Duane G. Bechtold (1941). They have two children: Michele Dawn; Melissa Ann.

Michele Dawn Bechtold (1964), married first, Abraham Apodoca (1960). They had two children: Shawnte Marie Apodoca (1984); Crystal Apodoca (1986). Michelle married second Edward Madsen.

Michele Dawn Bechtold married Salvador Garcia in 1990. They have no children.

Robert Harold Mason, the child of Ruby Caroline and Bryant Mason, married Frances Carey and had one child: Maria Mason.

Bryant Lipscomb Mason, Jr. (May 1931), the child of Ruby Caroline and Bryant Mason, married Betty Bryant. They had two children: Sherry and Larry Bryant.

Sherry Mason (1956), married Arthur Harmon. They had two children: Ashley Harmon (1989); Troy Harmon (1984-2000).

Larry Bryant Mason (1962), married and had one child: Larry Bryant Mason, Jr.

Lucille Cynthia Horne (1905-1972), the third child of Mary Emma and Monroe Horne, married George Huggin, (1907). They had three children: unnamed infant (1929-1929); George Huggin, Jr.; Charles Edwin Huggin.

George Huggin, Jr. (1933), married Patricia Shealy (1936). Their children: Craig Stewart Huggin (1965); Wanda Lynn Huggin; George Anthoney Huggin (1966).

Wanda Lynn Huggin (1966), married Martin Wayne Maples (1961) and has one child: Kristi Elizabeth Maples.

Charles Edwin Huggin (1937), married Betty Ruth Nobles (1938). They had one child: Charles Theron Huggin (1968), who married Tammy Marie McCartha (1965).

Mary Genieve Horne (1907), the fourth child of Mary Emma and Monroe Horne, married Hama Thornton Gheesling, (1906-1953). They had two children: Hama Thornton Gheesling, Jr. (1934); William Carl Gheesling.

William Carl Gheesling (1938), married Donna Franks.

Isma Catherine Horne (1911), the fifth child of Mary Emma and Monroe Horne, married Angus Wilkins Garner (1914). They had two children: Thomas Angus (1945); Betty Jean.

Betty Jean Garner (1948), married Ronnie Lamar Frost (1944). They had one child: Paul Richard Frost.

Paul Richard Frost (1967) married Audrey Lee Burnett (1967), They had two children: Amber Leanne Frost (1967); Jennifer Lynn Frost (1974) who married Vivian Eugene Thomas, Jr.

Josephine Andrew Horne (1913-1989), the sixth child of Mary Emma and Monroe Horne, married G. Ray Brown (1903-1991). They had one child: Michael Ray Brown.

Michael Ray Brown (?-1990), married Natalie. They had one child: Tracie Lathan Brown.

William Carl (Billy) Horne (1916-1935), the seventh child of Mary Emma and Monroe Horne, died of meningitis during his sophomore year at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. He was never married and is buried at Gilead Cemetery, Jonesville, Union County, South Carolina.

Juanita Wilhemina Horne (1918-1991), the eighth child of Mary Emma and Monroe Horne, married Grady A. Kirby (1914-1986). They had one child: Judy Kirby.

Judy Kirby married C. Rick McArn II. They have two children: C. Rick McArn III; Jeff T. McArn.

James Thomas Horne (1922-1979), the nineth child of Mary Emma and Monroe Horne, married Betty Josephine Atwell (1927). They had three children: Mary Lynn Horne; James David Horne; Spencer Andrew Horne (1965).

Mary Lynn Horne (1955) married Frederick Earl Parker (1955). They have one child: Melody Lynn Parker (1986).

James David Horne (1961) married Bonita Carol Estes (1963). They have three children: Kristi Nichol Horne (1985); Thomas Devin Horne (1987); James Dalton Horne (1992).

States Joshua Gregory (14 September 1885-25 September 1943), the fifth child of Andrew and Carolina Gregory, married Clara S. Worthy (6 June 1887-28 April 1943). They had seven children: Mae; Lola; Ralph Andrew; Faye Carol; Robert Columbus; Hazel Agnes; Roy Bomar.

Mae Gregory (29 October 1908-20 August 1999), the first child of States and Clara Gregory, married John Homer Shipman (1904). She died on 20 August 1999, and is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, SC. They had three children: Ruby Allene; Mary Ruth; Betty Jean.

Ruby Allene Shipman, (1927), married Edward Vaughn. They have one child: Keven Ross Vaughn, who married Deana Lawson and had one child: Marie Vaughn.

Mary Ruth Shipman, (1929), married Armond Roberts. They had one child: Brenda Joyce Roberts. Mary married second, Curtis Cooley. This union produced one child: Emily Cooley.

Brenda Joyce Roberts married William Harold Lee. They had two children: Hal and Wally Lee.

Emily Cooley, married Dale Crocker. Their union produced two children: Chase and Cody Crocker.

Betty Jean Shipman, married Harold Dean McAbee. They had one child: Danny Harold McAbee.

Danny Harold McAbee, married Debra Weaver. They have one child: Larry Dean McAbee.

Lola Gregory (11 September 1910-7 December 1930), the second child of States and Clara Gregory, married Dillard Hughes.

Ralph Andrew Gregory (29 October 1908-August 1999), the third child of States and Clara Gregory, married Geneva Smith. They had four children: Shirley; Rebecca; Jack; Larry.

Shirley Gregory, married Grady Foy.

Rebecca Gregory, married William Horton.

Jack Gregory, married Rita Rowell.

Larry Gregory, married Ellen ?.

Faye Carol Gregory, the fourth child of States and Clara Gregory, married Mary Knight.

Robert Columbus Gregory, the fifth child of States and Clara Gregory, married Mary ?.

Hazel Agnes Gregory, the sixth child of States and Clara Gregory, married Hendrick Farmer. They had two children: Patsey; and Cathy Farmer.

Roy Bomar Gregory, the seventh child of States and Clara Gregory, married Dorothy ?. Their children: Phillip and David.

Naomi Gregory, is the fourth child of John Gregory. Leah Gregory, wife of Benjamin Franklin Gregory, states Naomi later marries a Jolly. This has not been proven at this time. Nancy Gregory is in the household of John Gregory. It is unlikely that John has remarried at this age but not impossible. It is more likely that Nancy is the daughter of Naomi. Naomi is listed as a Gregory. Nothing is said of Nancy.

Nancy Gregory (1842), married Wright Hodge (1847). Wright descends from William and Margaret Hodge Sr., from Scotland. Mary Polly Hodge, the great-granddaughter of William marries William Mabry. His daughter Caroline marries Andrew Jackson Gregory. The children of Nancy and Wright Hodge are: Delia J. Hodge (1870); Celia A. Hodge (1872); M.B. Hodge (1874); Christopher Hodge (1879).

Isaac (Brushy Creek) Gregory (ca. 1779-4 May 1851), second child of Jeremiah and Lettice, married Elizabeth Hawkins (?-1851), daughter of Isaac Hawkins. He and Elizabeth were the parents of at least four daughters and two sons: Martha; Lettice; George; Eliza Ann; Benjamin; and Phebe.

NOTE: Much of the information regarding this family was recorded in a book published in 1937 in Daviess County, Indiana. The book, Historical Sketch of the Gregory, Johnson, Vance and Steen Families-also of the Arthur Family, subtitled A History of the Centenniel (sic) Group, was the product of the Centennial Anniversary of the arrival in Indiana of these notable families. Little is said about their history in South Carolina.

Ostensibly, Isaac, Elizabeth and four of the six children (Martha and Benjamin remained in South Carolina) moved to Indiana, ca. 1837, to escape the cruelties of slavery. The book relates that he, like many other Southerners, found slavery abhorrent. Isaac must have thought better of his philosophy however, because, when he came back to South Carolina, he did own slaves again. In fact, there is no evidence of his having ever freed any of the slaves he owned before he left the area originally.

It is suspected that Isaac and Elizabeth came back to their home state, ca. 1848 (Union County Deed Book U14, p. 486), due to the death of their son, Benjamin. His death in 1847 left his children by his first wife orphaned, and his one child by his second wife underage and without a father. Two of Benjamin's daughters were living with Isaac in 1850.

Isaac died intestate. Two documents within his estate packet (Box 35, Package 31) indicate there was some friction in the settlement of his affairs. Transcripts of both documents follow. Note that, in the first document, it is stated that Isaac owned ten to twelve slaves.

A second pecularity is found in a deed recorded in Book V15, p. 309, Union County. This deed, executed 29 March 1851, transfers 100 acres to Eliza Ann Johnson. The deed is signed by Isaac and Elizabeth Gregory. Elizabeth, however, does not appear on the 1850 census with Isaac and she is not listed as an heir. Is it possible that she remained in Indiana past 1850, came back to Union County, and died between 29 March 1851 (the deed date) and 4 May 1851 (Isaac's death date)?

State of South Carolina
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