pg. 8-9 Elbert Herman Aull AULL, ELBERT HERMAN — Born in Newberry County, August 18, 1857. Son of Jacob Luther and Julia (Haltiwanger) Aull. He attended the country schools. Moved with his parents to Edgefield County in 1873. Was prepared for college by George D. Haltiwanger. Entered the sophomore class in Newberry College in 1877. Graduated in June 1880. Taught in the Abbeville Graded School, 1880-81. Professor in Newberry College, 1881-82. Studied law in the office of Eugene B. Gary, at Abbeville, and O. L. Schumpert, at Newberry. Admitted to the bar in December, 1882. Practiced law at Newberry. In 1884, was editor of "The Newberry News" and afterwards of "The Newberry Herald and News." In 1885, established the "Prosperity Reporter" which he edited and published for five months, when he returned to Newberry, and again edited the "Herald and News." March 7, 1887. with Mr. W. P. Houseal, he purchased "The Newberry Herald and News," and he has edited and published it since, buying out Mr. Houseal's interest in 1894. Was elected president of the South Carolina State Press Association, in 1894 and has been continuously re-elected since. Established the "Saluda Sentinel." the first newspaper published in Saluda County. In May 1898, the Lutheran Publication Board of the United Synod of the South was established, and he was made superintendent of this board. June 3, 1899, was appointed private secretary to Governor McSweeney. Was married to Miss Alice Kinard, February 14, 1881. pg. 35 BLEASE, COLEMAN LIVINGSTON — Lawyer. Son of Henry H. and Mary E. Blease. Was born in Newberry thirty-two years ago. He attended school in Newberry, and the Newberry College. Graduated in law from the Georgetown Law School, Washington, D. C, in 1881. Was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia the same year, before the Supreme Court of South Carolina a few days later, and before the United States Supreme Court in March, 1893. In politics is a Reformer. In 1890, was elected to the Legislature. Chairman on the Committee on Privileges and Elections. Twice elected speaker pro tempore of the House, and re-elected to the House in 1892 and 1898, leading the ticket each time. Member of the State Board of Canvassers four years. Member of the Board of Visitors of the South Carolina Military Academy. Presidential elector on the Democratic ticket in 1896 and 1900. Has been county chairman of Newberry County, delegate to several State conventions, and is now a member of the State Executive Committee from Newberry and attorney for the city of Newberry. pg. 43 BOOZER, DAVID LUTHER, DR — Dentist. He is a son of David and Catherine (Rawl) Boozer. Born in Lexington, South Carolina, September 11, 1833. His father was a well-to-do farmer. Having determined to study dentistry, he entered the office of Dfs. Roberts and Gregg of Columbia. In six months the senior partner died, and Dr. Boozer became a member of the firm. He joined the ranks of Hampton, and served until the close of the war. He returned home, to find his office had been destroyed by fire; but he went to work with renewed vigor. In 1866, he married Martha Caroline, eldest daughter of Jacob Barre, a wealthy planter of Lexington County. He withdrew from active practice, in 1898; purchased the Aull Mill, near Newberry; and erected the Newberry Roller Mills. He has, associated with him, his two younger sons. Dr. Boozer was one of the prime movers in organizing the State Dental Association, and was elected president, in 1884. He has invented several appliances for the extraction of teeth. He is a great church worker, and an ardent supporter of the Lutheran Church. pg. 61 BUFORD, M. M — Is serving his second term as sheriff of Newberry County. Was born in Union County, South Carolina, February 13, 1846. Had only the advantage of a country school. Married Sara A. Bell, of Laurens County, March 15, 1870. In 1862, young Buford enlisted in Company K, Fifth Regiment South Carolina Cavalry, Hampton Command. He was one of the escorts of the officers bearing the flag of truce between the armies, at the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnston, but the day preceding the surrender he was off on picket duty; and the night before that memorable occasion, he, with others, came out without surrendering, and returned home to the farm. Thoroughly identifying himself with the farmers and their interests, was active in the organization of the Alliance. During the reign of the Red Shirts, Captain Buford commanded one of the crack companies of the Mollohon Section of the county. He enjoys the distinction of being the only member of the Ku Klux Klan that was ever brought to trial, from Newberry County in the United States Court. In 1896, he was elected sheriff by a majority of over four hundred votes, and re-elected, in 1900. Since his election, of the numerous murders committed in the county, with only one exception, every criminal has been arrested or surrendered. pg. 68 BYNUM, FRANK LYLES — Lawyer of Newberry, South Carolina. Son of John Thomas Bynum of Richland County, who married Miss Margaret F. Worthey of Newberry County. Graduate of the Newberry College. He was admitted to the bar in 1892, and immediately formed a copartnership with Honorable George S. Mower, under the style of Mower & Bynum, of which firm he is now a member. Is not married. pg. 77-78 CARLISLE, MILTON A.—President of the National Bank of Newberry, South Carolina. Was born in Union County, South Carolina, September 7. 1841. A son of Thomas A Carlisle, and grandson of Rev. Coleman Carlisle, a pioneer Methodist preacher. Leaving the South Carolina College, where he was educated, he entered the Confederate army, and served in it until the surrender. In 1866, he moved to Mississippi, and entered the practice of law with his brother, James N. Carlisle, at Okolona, under the name of Carlisle & Carlisle. In 1874, he married Mrs. Rosa A. McMorries. a daughter of Colonel John S. Renwick. Began the practice of law at Newberry, South Carolina, and continued until 1878. For seven years he was trial justice of Newberry County; chairman of Democratic party of same county four years, and, in 1898, was elected president of the National Bank of Newberry. He is also president of Carolina Manufacturing Company. pg. 84 CHAPPELL, JOHN HENRY — Appointed magistrate of Newberry County, in 1900. A son of Thomas Henry and Ann Chappell. Born near Chappeli's Depot, Newberry County, on the 19th of May, 1855. Attended the common schools of his county, and three years at the Newberry College. Married Mary Price, February 4, 1884. He was chief of police and special detective of Newberry, South Carolina, before being elected magistrate, which position he now so ably fills. William Coleman pg. 92 COLEMAN, WILLIAM—Engaged in a banking business at Whitmire, South Carolina. Was born April 15, 1875, near Flint Hill. Goshen Hill Township, Union County, South Carolina. Attended Wofford College in the fall of 1891, and Harvard University in the summer of 1895 and 1897. Studied a few months at the University of North Carolina, to prepare for the bar examination, and was admitted to the bar in February of 1898. Married Miss Evelyn K. Coleman, June 6, 1900. Was engaged in the practice of law, for a short time, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since then, he has been looking after farming interests, and investments of different kinds. He is president and treasurer of Glenn-Lowry Manufacturing Company; also of Whitmire Oil and Fertilizer Company. pg. 100 CROMER, GEORGE BENEDICT — Born in Newberry County, October 3, 1857. His early education was obtained in the common schools, and preparatory department of the Newberry College, graduating from the latter with first honor, in June, 1877; took the honorary degree of A.M., from the same college in 1879. He was twice married, first to Miss Caro J. Motte, October 11, 1883; and on November 27, 1890. to Miss Harriet S. Bittle. He was, from 1877 to 1879, a teacher in the preparatory department of Newberry College, then elected professor of Latin, history and political science, in the same college. Mr. Cromer was admitted to the bar, in 1881, and was mayor of Newberry, from 1886 to 1890. He was elected president of the Newberry College, in November, 1895; assumed the duties of the office, January 1896, and still holds this position. pg. 100-01 CROSSON, D. M.—Was born at Prosperity, Newberry County, South Carolina, September 29, 1858. His father was of Scotch-Irish descent, and his mother German or Dutch. His father, John F. P. Crosson, graduated, before the war, at Erskine College, and was regarded as a classical scholar, and made quite a reputation as a writer and teacher; but in his latter years devoted his entire attention to his large farming interest. Dr. Crosson was reared upon the farm, and is of an agricultural turn of mind and is a scientific man. His early education was obtained from the common schools of the community, and from the Prosperity High School. He afterwards attended Erskine College three years, where he made a very good stand, and being a member of the Euphemean Literary Society, made quite a reputation for himself as a debater. After leaving college, he began the study of medicine, and after reading for over a year, attended lectures in the South Carolina Medical College, Charleston. Afterwards graduated from the University of Tennessee, Nashville, with first honor, over a large class, and delivered the valedictory. After completing his medical course, he located at Lewiedale, South Carolina, where he remained ten years. Then moved to Leesville, South Carolina, where he is regarded the leading physician and surgeon of his county. Dr. Crosson was married to Miss Sara C. Bodie, September 27, 1883. He is regarded as a fine financier, and is the largest and most successful farmer in Lexington County, and one of the largest in the State. Served eight years in succession on the county Democratic executive committee, for the most time being chairman, and declined to serve longer. He has frequently been called upon to represent his county and district in various agricultural and political meetings. In 1899, by a large majority, was elected to the State Senate. While in that body, by his financiering and executive ability, he succeeded in enacting such bills, as to get his county clear of debt, a reputation it had not enjoyed since the war. He was nominated, and urged to make the race to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Stokes; but, owing to his professional duties, declined. He takes great interest in educational matters, and is trustee and physician of Leesville College. pg. 104-5 DANIEL, WILLIAM WELLINGTON — President of Columbia Female College. Son of James W. Daniel and Eliza Anderson. Entered the preparatory department of Newberry College, in 1874; graduated in June, 1879. Taught school several years after graduation. Married Alice R. Aull, August 29, 1883. Joined the South Carolina Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in 1883, served on a circuit and was then sent to Chester, Newberry, Florence, Washington Street Church Columbia, South Carolina, and Anderson. Received degree of A. M., in 1882, from Newberry College. In 1899, degree of D. D. conferred by same college. pg. 122 DUNCAN, JOHN T.— Lawyer. Born in Newberry County, South Carolina, September 18, 1862. He acquired his education under Thomas Duckett, of Liberty Hill. Graduated, with degree of A. M., from Furman University, and degree of L. B., at South Carolina College, in 1896. Married Louise, daughter of Hon. D. H. Tomkins, February 19, 1895. Elected as a representative for Newberry County, in 1892, and again, in 1894. Chief Clerk of Secretary of State. 1894, 1895 and 1896. Began the practice of law, in 1897, at Columbia, associated with his brother-in-law, Frank G. Tompkins, until October, 1901; but is now alone. Secretary of the Farmers' Convention of 1890. pg. 133-34 EPPS, JOHN LAW —Son of John M. and E. H. Epps. Born January 25, 1848, near Whitmires. Ancestors came from Wales and Ireland. Early educated in the common schools and at St. John's High School, Spartanburg. Later entered the Hillsboro Military Academy, in 1864. In that year received an appointment to the South Carolina Military Academy at Columbia, and remained there until the burning of Columbia by Sherman. He married Miss Mary, daughter of Dr. G. W. Glenn, of Newberry County, April 20, 1876. Most of his life has been spent on the farm, with the exception of a few years that he spent in town as clerk. He served as trial justice for several years. He has also taught school in Newberry County for some time. He was elected treasurer of Newberry County, in 1900, and still holds the position. pg. 144 FLOYD, L. WASH — Son of J. N. Floyd and Louise Anderson, of Newberry County. Born on the 23d of December, 1860, in the western portion of Newberry County. He attended the local schools, and remained two years at Patrick Military Institute; after which, he took a six months' course at the Bryant and Sadler's Business College, Baltimore, Maryland. Married Miss Ola Clark, October 23, 1889. He was engaged in the mercantile business from 1888, to 1899. under the firm name of Floyd & Purcell. He is president, treasurer, and manager of the Newberry Oil and Fertilizer Company, a director of Building and Investment Company of Newberry, a director of Commercial Bank, and the Land and Security Company, Newberry, South Carolina. He built and owns the Newberry Telephone Exchange, the Prosperity Exchange, and the Clinton Telephone Exchange, Clinton, South Caroline. pg. 153 GARLINGTON, ERNEST A — Was born at Newberry, South Carolina, February 23, 1853. He entered the University of Georgia, in 1870. Left this institution, in 1872, to accept an appointment to the United States Military Academy, from which institution he graduated, in 1876, receiving his commission as second-lieutenant. June 15, 1864, and assigned to the Seventh Cavalry. Hearing that busy work was expected on the frontier, he at once joined his regiment and was engaged in the campaign against the Ney Percey Indians. He was promoted to first lieutenant, June 25, soon after joining his regiment, and served as adjutant of the Seventh Cavalry, from June, 1877, to November, 1881. He was sent on the Arctic expedition for the relief of Greely, in 1883; but the expedition was a failure, in consequence of the destruction of the vessel, the Proteus, in an ice pack. After the Proteus was crushed by the ice, the party journeyed eight hundred miles in open boats, in the Arctic seas, before they were rescued by the Yantic, the naval vessel accompanying the expedition. He was made captain, in 1891; and, in 1895, was appointed major and inspector general, by President Cleveland, and assigned to duty in Washington, District of Columbia. During the Spanish War of 1898, he was inspector general of Cavalry Division of Cuba, and took an active part in battles around Santiago. In 1899, he was sent to the Philippines as inspector general of the Department of the Pacific and Eighth Army Corps. He was made colonel, in March, 1901. Is, at present, serving as inspector general Division of the Philippines stationed at Manila. Was awarded a medal of Honor for distinguished gallantry in action against hostile Indians, on Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, December 29, 1890, where he was severely wounded. Married Miss Anna Buford, of Rock Island, Illinois, August 17, 1886. pg. 176 -77 David Jefferson Griffith GRIFFITH, DAVID JEFFERSON — Superintendent of the South Carolina Penitentiary. Son of Alle Griffith and Sarah Banks, of Lexington County, South Carolina. Born in Newberry County, December 31, 1844. Ancestors were English and Scotch-Irish, with a trace of German. They were the early settlers of Lexington and Newberry Counties. Education was obtained in the country schools of Lexington County. On July 27, 1865. he married Sadie A. Lewie, daughter of Samuel Lewie, ot Lexington. He joined the Confederate army at the breaking out of the war and was captain in Company C, First South Carolina Regiment. He was in many of the battles of that war, notably Chickamauga, Knoxville, Bean Station, The Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and was present when Johnston surrendered at Greensboro. After the war he engaged in farming, and was often called upon to represent his county in offices of honor and trust. He was for several terms senator from Lexington, and was serving in this capacity when called to succeed W. A. Neal as superintendent of tne penitentiary, which position he now holds. He was voted a gold watch by the readers of the "Columbia State," which was offered to the most popular legislator, in 1897, defeating the next highest competitor, H. C. Patton, many thousand votes. He presented to the local chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy a sword which was consigned to him by a dying Federal officer on the field at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. He was placed in charge of the management of the penitentiary and the State farms, by a very flattering vote, and has been conspicuously successful in the management oi this institution and of the State's property. He was re-elected without opposition. pg. 183-84 HALLMAN, SAMUEL THOMAS, REV. - Editor "Lutheran Visitor." A native of Lexington County. Was born September 3, 1844, but is at present located in Newberry, South Carolina. Had the advantage of only the common schools of the time; he decided to enter Newberry College, but remained only a short time, leaving to enter the army. He joined Company K, South Carolina Volunteers, in Twentieth Regiment. Was engaged in several battles near Charleston, and went to Virginia, in 1864, in Kershaw's Brigade; served as private, until 1864, and then as corporal. Returned to Charleston in spring of 1865, and took further part in defense of Charleston. He returned to college in November, in 1866, graduated from the Theological Seminary, and entered the ministry, in 1868. He was for eight years, secretary South Carolina Lutheran Synod; served three years as its president. Edited "Ladies' Missionary Journal" Editor of the "Lutheran Visitor" six years. On Newberry College board over twenty-six years, and its secretary. The degree of Master of Arts and Doctor of Divinity conferred by New-berry College. Married first Miss S. J. Wingard; and second, Lillie L. Brown. pg. 201-02 HERBERT, DANIEL OSCAR.—Lawyer. Son of Captain C. W. Herbert and Mrs. E. S. Goggans. Born in Newberry County, April 19, 1857. Of English descent, the Herberts having emigrated to New England before the Revolution, some of them coming to South Carolina, about 1790. Graduated from Wofford College, in 1878. with first honor, received Master of Arts degree from same college, in 1879. Graduated, in law, from Vanderbilt University, in 1881. Married Julia S., daughter of A. M. Sally, of Orangeburg, in January. 1893. Admitted to the bar, in 1882. As United States Postoffice Inspector, traveled in the New England States, and on the Pacific Coast, from 1887, to 1890. Has been a member of the city council and county board of education. In 1898, he raised a company for the Spanish-American War, and served through the Cuban War as captain of Company C, Second South Carolina Volunteer Infantry, under Colonel Willie Jones, this regiment being a part of the Seventh Army Corps under General Fitzhugh Lee, lieutenant-colonel of the Second Regiment of State Militia. Attorney of the Peoples Bank of Orangeburg, of which bank he is a director. pg. 202 HERBERT, WALTER ISAAC-—Son of Thomas J. and Harriet Boyce Herbert. Was born April 6, 1864. Entered preparatory department of Wofford College, in October, 1881. and graduated with Bachelor of Art degree, in June, 1885. He married Miss Constance Furman. June 26, 1889. Joined South Carolina Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in December, 1885; and served as pastor in Union, Cheraw, Laurens, Florence, and is now supplying the church at Newberry. Is also serving the church as treasurer of board of missions of the Conference, since December, 1895. He is a member of the board of the Epworth Orphanage, at Columbia, South Carolina, and a trustee of Cokesbury Conference School. pg. 212 HOUSEAL, WILLIAM PRESTON — Editorial manager and publisher of the "Lutheran Visitor." Born July 30, 1856. at Newberry, South Carolina. Attended primary schools and preparatory department of Newberry College until sixteen years of age. Has had other advantages since, secured in a printing-office. Married Katie A. Rives, on June 16, 1881. Connected with newspaper business since 1878, and is now editor of the "Lutheran Visitor," the leading paper of the Lutheran Church, in the South. pg. 229 JOHNSON, OSCAR EDWARD — Has been engaged in the insurance business since 1870. Mr. Johnson was born December 25, 1853, at Charleston, South Carolina. His earlier education was obtained from the private and high schools of Charleston, and, later, from the College of Charleston. He was twice married. First to Miss Lila Boozer, of Newberry, South Carolina, who died in 1887; and, in 1889, to Miss Maude Boozer, of Newberry, South Carolina. Vice-president of Charleston board of fire underwriters from 1892, to 1896; and president from then, until the present time. Went into insurance business immediately after leaving college, and is still so employed, being senior member of the firm of Ravenel, Johnson & Robertson. pg. 232 JONES, IRA B. — Associate justice of the Supreme Court of South Carolina. Son of Charles M. Jones and Mary J. Neal. Was born in Newberry, South Carolina, December 29, 1851. His ancestors were Scotch-Irish. He received his early education in the Lutheran College of Newberry, going through the sophomore year. He then entered Erskine College, and graduated in 1870, at the age of eighteen. After leaving college, taught in Newberry and Edgefield Counties about three years, during which time, he studied law. Was admitted to the bar, in 1872, at once opening an office at Newberry. He also accepted the position as associate editor of the "Newberry Herald," holding same one year. In the fall of 1875, he moved to Lancaster, South Carolina. He was elected to the Legislature from Lancaster County, and enjoyed the distinction of being the only lawyer in the State who had no opposing candidate. Appointed chairman on the Ways and Means Committee. In 1886, he was appointed chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee for Lancaster County, and also of the Congressional Executive Committee for the Fifth Congressional District. June 25, 1875, he married Rebecca H. Wise, of Edgefield County. He was vice-president of the Constitutional Convention, of 1895. pg. 243 KINARD, HENRY JEFFERSON — Born in Newberry County, January 16, 1849. Entered Wofford College, in the fall of 1869; graduated, in 1873, with the degree of Bachelor of Science. Married Lillie M. Tucker, of Spartanburg County. He was elected to the Legislature from Abbeville County, from 1892 to 1897; and again, in 1900, to represent Greenwood County, it being formed from portions of Abbeville and Edgefield. He is now an enterprising merchant and farmer. Was a director in the Farmer's Bank at Abbeville, and is now a director of the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Greenwood. pg. 243 KINARD, JOHN MARTIN — John Martin Kinard was born at Kinards, Newberry County, South Carolina, May 17, 1862. His education was acquired at the Newberry College, and the South Carolina College, where he took a special course. He won the debater's medal given by the Clariosophic Society, at the latter institution. Married Miss Margaret Lee Land, of Augusta, Georgia, June 5. 1895. Was for ten years, clerk of the court of Newberry County. He was made president of the Commercial Bank of Newberry, at its organization, in 1896; and is now holding that position. Is also a director in the Newberry Cotton Mill, and president of the Newberry Knitting Mill. pg. 275 McCOY, THOMAS — Practicing physician of Laurens, South Carolina. Was born on the 25th of December, 1831, in Newberry County, near the town of Newberry. Had the advantage of the common schools of the county, and spent a year and a half at the Teamster High School in Mississippi. Graduated at the University of Tennessee Medical College in 1855. Attended the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia. Lectures at the Baltimore Medical College, and the college of Physicians and Surgeons of New York, and New Orleans Medical College. Married Mrs. Alberta E. Young on December 27, 1858. He was assistant surgeon of the Confederate army for about three years. Volunteered in the First Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, General Gregg's Brigade, afterwards McGowan's. Served in battle of Gettysburg and was in charge of the sick and wounded of the First Regiment. Was captured and kept a prisoner at Fort Delaware fourteen months. Was in several other battles. After the close of the war returned to Laurens and commenced the practice of medicine. pg. 277-78 McCULLOUGH, JOHN HENRY — Practicing physician of Newberry, South Carolina. Was born at Newberry, August 20, 1860. Attended the private schools of Miss Fannie Levell, and Hartford Academy. Spent four years at the Newberry College, after which he engaged in the mercantile business for three years. Began the study of medicine under Drs. J. Gilder and S. Pope. In 1889 entered the University of Maryland, remaining one year; in 1890 entering the Southern Medical College of Atlanta, Georgia, from which he was graduated March 4, 1891, and has since been engaged in the practice of his profession at Newberry, South Carolina. On January 3, 1893, was married to Miss Hattie Laura Glover, of Columbus, Georgia. Is a member of the Southern Medical Society of Atlanta, Georgia, and was county physician for Newberry County four years. pg. 284-85 McINTOSH, JAMES — Born of Scotch ancestry. Son of James H. McIntosh and Martha Gregg McIntosh, whose ancestors came from Scotland about 1750 and settled on the PeeDee River. Was born on February 27. 1838. at Society Hill, Darlington County, South Carolina. Graduated at the South Carolina College in 1857. Deciding to study medicine entered the South Carolina Medical College at Charleston, South Carolina, and graduated in 1861. Was appointed assistant surgeon in South Carolina troops in 1861. Joined Company F, Eighth South Carolina Regiment, and served through the first campaign in Virginia, and participated in first battle of Manassas. He was twice married, first to Fannie Caldwell Higgins on November 25, 1862, second to Sara B. Rook, daughter of Major L. L. Rook, of Laurens County, on June 13, 1893. Was president of the Newberry Medical Society in 1870; president South Carolina Medical Association for two years, president Newberry Building and Loan Association, the Newberry Farmers Bank, a director in National Bank of Newberry, also Newberry Cotton Mill, and a trustee of Furman University. pg. 302-03 MAYER, ORLANDO BENEDICT — Son of Dr. Orlando Benedict and Carrie (DeWalt) Mayer. Was born August 23. 1853, at Newberry, South Carolina. On December 12, 1894, married Miss Hattie W. Jones, daughter of W. W. Jones, of Laurens, South Carolina. Graduated from the South Carolina Medical College March, 1874, and immediately began the practice of his profession in Newberry, South Carolina, where he continues to practice, not only in his native county, but in adjoining counties and other portions of the State. In 1885 he was elected president of the South Carolina Medical Association and has contributed at various times numerous papers on obstetrics and surgery. Member of the American Medical Association and has served several years as member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, which position he continues to hold. He is professor of physiology in Newberry College. In 1894 the degree of Master of Arts was conferred upon him by Newberry College. He is a trustee of Newberry College, a director of Newberry Cotton Mill, vice-president of Commercial Bank, and president of Newberry Land and Security Company. For two consecutive terms served as mayor. Newberry College is indebted to his generosity for a thousand-dollar scholarship. The Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church was erected by him in memory of his father, Dr. O. B. Mayer, Sr. pg. 318 MOORMAN, ROBERT — Magistrate of the city of Columbia, and lawyer. Son of Thomas S. Moorman and Marie W. Wardlaw. Born November 14, 1873 at Newberry, South Carolina. Of English, Welsh and Scotch-Irish descent. Attended private schools of Newberry and graded schools of Columbia, graduating from South Carolina College in 1893 with degree of LL.B. Married Virginia C. Talley December 15. 1897. pg. 323-24 MOWER, GEORGE SEWALL — Member of the Newberry bar. Was born April 20, 1853 at Greene, Maine. His preparatory training was received in the Newberry schools. Entered Bowdoin College in 1869 and graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1873, and Master of Arts in 1876. He was editor of the "Bowdoin Orient," librarian of Pencinian Literary Society. Married Fannie D. Jones in 1876. An alderman of Newberry 1878 and 1879. Assistant counsel of South Carolina in Coosaw Phosphate case, and registration cases. A member of the House of Representatives from 1888 to 1890. Senator from 1893 to 1896 and 1896 to 1900. His time expires in 1904. Delegate to South Carolina Constitutional Convention in 1895. Treasurer and trustee of Erskine College. Vice-president and trustee of Newberry College. Member of school board of examiners of Newberry County. Trustee of Newberry graded schools from 1889 to 1893. Vice-president and director of Newberry Savings Bank; director of Commercial Savings Bank; director and secretary of Newberry Cotton Mills, Carolina Manufacturing Company, Piedmont Manufacturing Co.; director and vice-president Newberry Cottonseed Oil Mill and Fertilizer Company. pg. 326 James D. Neel NEEL, JAMES D — Born in Newberry County, December 5, 1837. After receiving a common-school education in Newberry County, entered freshman class of Erskine College in 1853, graduating in 1857. Graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1859. Married Miss M. E. Pressley in 1860. The issue from this marriage was five children, upon the education of whom he spared neither efforts nor means. They are: Mrs. Emma, who is the widow of the late Dr. L. N. Kennedy, of Troy: Mrs. O. Y. Bonner, of Due West; Dr. George P. Neel, of Greenwood; Miss M. Lavinia Neel, who is a missionary at C. Del Maiz, Mexico; and Dr. Katie Neel Dale, who is a medical missionary at Ceritos, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Dr. Neel was surgeon of the Fifteenth South Carolina Regiment from 1863 to the surrender. Served two terms as representative in the State Legislature. Was a prominent factor in the promotion of the Atlanta & Knox-ville Railroad. His attainments are many, and his scientific and practical research in his profession has proven of great value and usefulness both to himself and to his younger colleagues, to whom he has always shown unremitting generosity and kindness. He has enjoyed an extensive practice for thirty-six years. He is quick in judgment, prompt in action, an indefatigable worker and untiring at all times in the fulfillment of what he deems to be his duty. pg. 345 PELHAM, WILLIAM ELLERBE — Son of Professor Charles P. Pelham and Jane Dunlop Pelham. Born June 19, 1854, at Columbia, South Carolina. He had the advantage of the high schools of Columbia, under Hugh S. Thompson, James Wood Davidson, and other prominent educators; and graduated from the South Carolina College in 1871. He married Brantly Caroline, daughter of Colonel John R. Leavell, on April 5, 1876. Immediately after graduation, he took a course in pharmacy and was established in the drug business in Newberry, South Carolina, in 1875. He is chairman of the board of trustees of the Newberry Graded School; president of the South Carolina Sunday School Association, and is now chairman of the Executive Committee of the South Carolina Association. A commissioner to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1898. Member of Lodge 87, A. F. Mt also Newberry Lodge Number 75 Knights of Pythias, Past Chancellor. pg. 363 RIKARD, HENRY HUDSON — Master of Newberry County. Born December 27. 1864, near Pomaria, in Newberry County. Education was acquired in the common schools, the Prosperity High School, one session at Erskine College, and graduated at the Newberry College in 1887. After graduation he spent several years teaching in the county, but his health failed and he returned to the farm. Has also clerked at Prosperity for several years. Being urged by his friends he entered the race for Master of his county in 1900, and was elected by a large majority, which office he now holds. Married Miss Mary C. Wheeler, daughter of J. M. Wheeler, of Prosperity. February 22. 1888. Thomas Sidney Sease pg. 375 SEASE, THOMAS SIDNEY — Solicitor of the Seventh Circuit. Was born in Newberry County, on August 25, 1867. His early education was acquired from the public schools, Newberry College. Graduated from the South Carolina College with the degree of A. B. Studied law at the South Carolina College, and was admitted to the bar in May, 1892. He was awarded two medals at the South Carolina College, one for declamation and the other for debating, both in a contest with several others. After graduation he returned to Newberry and was elected clerk and attorney for the County Board of Commissioners for that county. Chairman of the Newberry County Democratic Party. Master in equity for Newberry County. Elected solicitor of the Seventh Circuit, in 1896; and re-elected in 1900, without opposition. He married Miss Lula Caughman, of Edgefield County, on the eighteenth of July, 1893. pg. 408-09 SUMNER, CHARLES EDWARD — Son of George W. and Martha D. Sumner. Was born November 18, 1858, near Little Mountain, South Carolina. By close attention, obtained a thorough education from the common schools of Lexington County. Ho was married to Leonora C. Sease, January 2, 1879, who died August 20, 1884. Again married a younger sister, Mary Jane Sease, January 3, 1886. In 1888, he moved to Newberry. Has been elected on city council; served two terms. Is now commissioner of public works for town of Newberry; vice-president, secretary and treasurer of the Newberry Warehouse Company, vice-president and director of the Handle & Shuttle Company; director of Newberry Knitting Mill, also of Land & Security Company, and a member of the business firm of Summer Bros., Newberry, South Carolina. pg. 409 SUMNER, GEORGE WALTER — Son of George W. and Martha D. Sumner. Born July 15, 1861, near Little Mountain, Lexington County, South Carolina. He had only the advantage of the common schools of the neighborhood. Married Polly Lavinia Long, of Newberry County, October 13, 1881. He moved to Newberry in November, 1884. He is identified with several enterprises in Newberry. President of the Newberry Warehouse Company; director in Newberry Cotton-seed Oil Mill, the Commercial Bank of Newberry; and is a member of the large business firm of Sumner Bros., Newberry, South Carolina.