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Elder James Martin of the District of Orangeburg South Carolina

Elder James Martin and his brother Simon Martin title page

Steve Malone’s work, “Elder James Martin of the Districts of Orangeburg, Lower Ninety-Six, Edgefield and Barnwell, South Carolina; Warren County, Kentucky; and Knox, Gibson, Posey and Vanderburgh Counties, Indiana Territory/Indiana, and his brother, Simon Martin of the Same Districts in South Carolina,” offers a meticulous exploration into the life of an individual whose existence paints a vivid picture of the American frontier during its formative years. Free to read or download.

Louisiana Land Patents – Choctaw Tribe

A detailed listing of Louisiana land patents for the Choctaw Tribe, organized by patentee name, date, document number, and accession number. The record includes many Native and non-Native grantees and spans patents issued from the 1840s through the early 1900s, offering a valuable reference for historical land and genealogy research.

Slave Narrative of William George Hinton

William George Hinton, born in Wake County, NC, in 1859, recounts his childhood experiences during the Civil War. He describes encounters with Union soldiers, known as “Yankees,” who looted his master’s property. Hinton mentions his family dynamics, including the hardships of slavery and the stinginess of his mistress, which resulted in minimal food. After the war, Hinton’s family sought work on farms and received aid from Union forces. He reflects on the enduring impact of slavery, which he views as inherently negative.

Slave Narrative of Robert Hinton

Robert Hinton, born in 1856 in North Carolina, recalls his experiences as a slave on the Lawrence Hinton plantation. He describes a relatively benign environment, with sufficient food and care, although he acknowledges the hardships of slavery. Hinton recounts engaging in childhood games and mentions the lack of education for enslaved people. He reflects on the Civil War and the presence of Union soldiers. Now unable to work, he relies on his wife’s income. Hinton expresses mixed feelings about slavery, seeing it as both good and bad for different individuals.

Slave Narrative of Martha Adeline Hinton

Martha Adeline Hinton was born on May 3, 1861, on Willis Thompson’s plantation near Raleigh, North Carolina. She recalls her family background, noting her mother and father were enslaved on different plantations. Hinton describes her experiences of living under slavery, highlighting the harshness of her mistress compared to the relative kindness of her master. She shares memories of her father’s struggle to avoid being sold and her experiences with the Union soldiers during the Civil War, as well as the basic living conditions of enslaved children.

Slave Narrative of Jerry Hinton

In an interview conducted by T. Pat Matthews, Jerry Hinton, born in February 1855 in Wake County, North Carolina, recalls his experiences as a slave on Richard Seawell’s plantation. Hinton discusses his childhood, the limited privileges he experienced, and the hard labor he performed, though he was not often punished. He describes the devastation caused by Union soldiers during the war and shares his post-war struggles, including financial difficulties and reliance on faith for support. Hinton expresses a sense of continued bondage despite emancipation.

Slave Narrative of Joe High

Joe High, an 80-year-old gardener from Raleigh, North Carolina, shared his memories during an interview on May 18, 1937. Born into slavery on April 10, 1857, he recounted his life on a plantation owned by the High family, detailing his chores, play, and family life. He described the relationships with his enslavers as generally good, albeit with instances of punishment. He noted the lack of education for enslaved individuals and explained how he learned to read after the war. His reflections provide a personal glimpse into the complexities of life during and after slavery.

Slave Narrative of Julia Brown (Aunt Sally)

In her 1930 interview, Julia Brown, known as Aunt Sally, recounts her life as a slave. Born near Commerce, Georgia, she belonged to the Nash family but later suffered under the cruelty of the Mitchells after her mother died. Sally describes harsh living conditions, forced separation from family, and brutal treatment by slave catchers. She also shares her experiences of work, childbirth, and home remedies. After emancipation, she faced hardships but eventually found stability in marriage and motherhood, enduring the challenges of life with resilience.

Hinton, Thomas E. – Obituary

Thomas E. Hinton passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 1928, in Enterprise, Oregon, due to complications from an infection following a horse injury. Treatment included the removal of a toe, but he succumbed suddenly while unattended. Born on September 24, 1858, in Wingville, Wisconsin, he moved to Oregon in 1881 and had resided in Enterprise for 17 years. His funeral, led by Rev. H.L. Ford, took place at the local chapel, with burial in the Enterprise cemetery. He is survived by two sisters and two brothers.

A. C. Hinton

1st Class Private A. C. Hinton served in Company C of the 30th Division’s 105th Supply Train. A resident of Nash County and the son of J. W. and L. K. Hinton, he was married to Ida Hinton. He entered military service on September 3, 1917, at Nashville, North Carolina, and was initially stationed at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, before being transferred to Camp Sevier, where he was discharged on February 11, 1918, due to having dependents.

Biographical Sketch of Samuel Hinton

Samuel Hinton, born on December 20, 1843, in Simpson County, Kentucky, is the son of Jesse and Sarah Hinton. He moved to this county in 1856. Samuel married Elizabeth Bivin on May 10, 1863, with whom he had eight children. His family has deep roots in the local Baptist community. Elizabeth’s parents, Henry and Elizabeth Bivin, had ten children, with eight still living. Samuel’s father passed away in 1879, while his mother lives with a son in the same county.