Obituaries Spartanburg County, South Carolina Ben M. Anderson Spartanburg, Sept. 18 - Ben M. Anderson of Reidville, one of the most prominent and influential citizens of Spartanburg County, died at his home Friday afternoon at 6 o'clock after an illness of only a few days. The funeral services were held at Nazareth Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J. F. Ligon, assisted by the Rev. W. C. Smith. Hundreds of relatives and friends accompanied the body to the grave. Mr. Anderson was abut 40 years of age and is survived by his widow, who was before her marriage Miss Mary Philson of Reidville, five children, Catharine, Beattie, Henrietta, Mary Agnes and Benjamin Anderson; by his mother, Mrs. Ada Anderson; one sister, Miss Henrietta Anderson of Reidville, and five brothers, Dr. J. L. Anderson of Greenville and W. C. Anderson, J. Marshall Anderson, Tom Anderson and R. R. Anderson, all of Reidville. He was the son of the late Maj. F. L. Anderson and a member of a large family connections in this and other counties. In the death of Mr. Anderson Spartanburg loses one of its leading citizens. He was among the most prosperous and progressive farmers of the county. He was considered an authority on the subject of agriculture and his large farms were regarded as models. In early life Mr. Anderson affiliated himself with Reidville Presbyterian Church and was always one of his church's most faithful and loyal members. (The State September 19, 1918) Mrs. Lou H. Brown Spartanburg, Sept. 18 - Mrs. Lou H. Brown of Cowpens, widow of R. R. Brown, and mother of Ben Hill Bron, a prominent attorney of this city, passed away at her home at Cowpens Saturday afternoon after an extended illness. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Central Baptist Church at Cowpens, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. D. Bailey. Mrs. Brown is survived by four children, J. W. Brown of Cowpens, Ben Hill Brown of Spartanburg, J. J. Brown of Cowpens and H. M. Brown of Gaffney; by two brothers, A. N. Wood and Moses Wood of Goffney, and three sisters, Mrs. Atlanta Bryant of Pacolet, Mrs. T. E. Anderson of Cowpens and Mrs. Sallie Lipacomb of Gaffney. Mrs. Brown was in her 68th year and had been in failing health for several years. She was a loyal and devoted member of Central Baptist Church of Cowpens and had always taken an active part in church work. Wherever she was known she was loved and respected and her friends were numbered by the hundreds. (The State September 19, 1918) Infant Foster The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Foster died Saturday and was buried in the cemetery at this place Sunday. (The Carolina Spartan, May 31, 1882) David A. McLure David A. McLure died at his residence near New Prospect last week in his 54th year. He has been in an unhealthy condition for several years. He was a most excellent citizen and a kind neighbor and as a farmer, thrifty and energetic. (The Carolina Spartan, May 31, 1882) Nancy E. Cannon Patterson Mrs. Patterson, mother of John Patterson of this place died last Saturday, aged about 70 years (Editor's note: She was Nancy E. Cannon Patterson, widow of Elisha S. Patterson, and daughter of Lewis Cannon and his second wife Elizabeth Templeman Cannon. She is buried at Oakwood cemetery in Spartanburg.), (The Carolina Spartan, May 31, 1882) Perry West Mr. Perry West, of Glenn Springs, fell asleep on Feb. 28th, 1891 He was born May 14th, 1808, and was nearly 83 years old. His life covered the largest part of the 19th century.........The most of his long life was spent in the same neighborhood. He was a citizen and neighbor, and loving, faithful husband; a kind father and truly a good man.....He was married to Miss Rhoda Wofford February 22d, 1833, with whom he lived happily until her death, Aug. 27th, 1848. Dec. 20th, 1849 he was happily married to Miss Harriet C. Shields, who survives him. He buried a wife and six children, hence had been called to drink deeply from the bitter cup of sorrow. He was a consistent member of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church for almost fifty years, served his church as clerk for a number of years, and as deacon forty-four years....He leaves a wife, four children and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss......(The Carolina Spartan, Apr. 1, 1891) Lizzie Dean Fleming Spartanburg, Jan. 22 - Mrs. Lizzie Dean Fleming, wife of the late Dr. C. E. Fleming, died this morning at 7 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. L. Robertson, in Middlesboro, Ky., where she was visiting when taken ill with pneumonia two weeks ago. Mrs. Fleming was taken ill noon after reaching Middlesboro and had recovered from the first attack but had not regained her strength as rapidly as was to be hoped though the members of her family here were advised only yesterday that her condition was satisfactory. Her death was a great shock to Spartanburg people. Mrs. Fleming was 71 years of age, a native of this city, being a daughter of the late Hoses Dean for many years a prominent citizen. She was president of the Spartan chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, when the Confederate monument was erected in this city a few years go and was deeply interested in that undertaking. Mrs. Fleming is survived by the following children: Mrs. J. W. Simpson, Mrs W. B. Liles, Mrs. E. S. Nott and E. E. Fleming of this city and Mrs. L. L. Robertson of Middlesboro. The remains will be brought to Spartanburg tomorrow and the funeral services will be held at the home of J. W. Simpson on east Main street. (The State January 23, 1915) Major W. H. Trimmier November 17th, in Spartanburg at the residence of Major W. H. Trimmier, of consumptin, James Vernon Miller, aged 20 years. (The Charleston Mercury November 29, 1859) March 5th, in Spartanburg, Mr. H. J. Rowland (The Charleston Mercury March 15, 1859) February 6th, at the residence of Mr. E. F. Davis, near Woodruff's, Spartanburg District, Mr. Paul T. Hudsen, aged 26 years, 10 months and 3 days. (The Charleston Mercury March 15, 1859) January 30th, at his residence, near Woodruff's, Spartanburg District, Mr. John Letherwood, aged 54 years. (The Charleston Mercury March 15, 1859)  Robert White Jr. Robert White, who died at his residence near Cedar Springs, in Spartanburg County, on the 17th day of February last, deserves a worthier tribute to his memory than the writer of this short sketch is capable of giving. He was born in Union County, then District, on the – day of -, 1874, and was in his ninety-sixth year when he died. When a youth he united with the Padgett's Creek Church, in his native District. In 1815 he moved to Spartanburg District, and settled near Cedar Springs, where he continued to reside until the day of his death. On Moving to his new home he at once changed his membership to the church at that place. In 1821 he was elected a deacon of the Cedar Springs Church, which office he retained, and by his Christian conduct adorned, the balance of his life...thus continuing for fifty-nine years a deacon of the church where he was ordained... The end of such a man could be nothing less than perfect, and though dead he yet speaketh, in the impress he left upon others. Happy the man who, like Robin White, can, when he comes to die, look back upon a life whose youth, manhood, and old age have been spent doing all the good he could in the sphere in which he lived and labored! The rich fragrance which lingers around a life thus spent will long rise, like precious incense, to shed its blessings upon all around....A Friend ( Upper South Carolina Genealogy & History, May 2003, Vol. XVII, No. 2..The Carolina Spartan, issue of May 26, 1880, p 2, col 4) Edward Lipscomb This gentleman departed this life at his home on Thickety on Thursday last (October 7, 1875). Mr. Lipscomb was quite advanced in years, being about eighty at the time of his death. He filled his measure of life in a quiet and unassuming way, but was a useful and influential citizen. He adds one more to the list of our many old and valued citizens who have gone to their long homes. He leaves several children and many friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Spartanburg had no truer citizen, nor one whose death will be generally and sincerely regretted throughout the County. (The Spartanburg Herald, October 13, 1874) Thomas G. Collins died Saturday July 2 and was buried Sunday at Jackson Grove in the upper part of the county.  His wife, who was Miss Ella Jackson, died several years ago and left him with four little boys.  He moved to town last year to send his children to school.  Recently he was the night clerk at the Windsor house.  His brother, Mr. Ellis Collins, will take care of the children. (The Carolina Spartan, July 6, 1892) Major John Jones Brown was born near Pacolet Depot in this county (Spartanburg) October 2, 1833, was married to Miss Lizzie A. Bates, daughter of Gen. Bates November 15th, 1864 and died at Gaffney City, Thursday night November 25th, 1886. Major Brown was reared and educated on Spartanburg soil, never having gone to any college but received a home training and practical education which so admirably adapted him to the position which he was destined to occupy. He pursued the even ? of his way having been elected Major of the State Militia, which title he has ever since retained.  He then came home and volunteered in Foster's Company and was elected second sergeant in 9th S.C. Regiment.  He was soon promtoed to third Lieutenant and Served in that capacity till the Company waas disbanded.  He then joined the Palmetto Sharpshooters under Jenkins, and was elected first lieutenant which position he held till the battle of Frazer's Farm.  Having deported himself so bravely in that battle he was promoted to a captaincy, but was compelled to resign on account of wounds received in the battle, and which proved of such serious nature as to necessitate him to retire from the service.  In the stormy days of frontier strife in Kansas, Major Brown went with a Company from Union county, and stayed on the frontier till all the excitement incident to Kansas entering.. Henry Abbott Friday night, March 11, 1892, Henry Abbott quietly passed away.  It had been evident for the last year that the end was approaching.  He was never certain about his age, for he had no record of it.  Major William M. Foster says that his mother, Mrs. Foster, died several years ago and that she was born December 1795, and she was certain that Mr. Abbott was born the February before.  They grew up together in the same neighborhood and she was positive that she was correct.  That would have made him 97 years old in February.  Mr. Abbott thought he was in his hundredth year. He was a peculiar character and as well known in this county as any man who ever lvied here.  For many years he was court constable and crier of public sales.  He was a kind hearted man and was always ready to accommodate a friend or neighbor whenever he could.  He made a most liberal contribution to the Confederate war, eight of his boys having gone into the service.  Four of these gave their lives for their country.  For several years he had been taken care of by his son, A. J. Abbott.  He was buried Saturday afternoon, from the Baptist church, of which he was a member. (The Carolina Spartan March 16, 1892) Henry Jamison...died at his residence, near Mt. Zion, So., Ca. on the 27th day of June, 1854.  Henry Jamison, at the advanced age of ninety-two years.  Mr. Jamison was born near the city of Carlisle, Pennsylvania on the 22nd day of February, 1762; and about the time of the Revolution, his father left Pensylvania (sic) and settled in Spartanburg Distirct, about two miles from the place at which his son lately died.  Here Mr. Jamison spent the days of his youth, manhood, and old age, loved and respected by all who knew him as a generous friend, a kind neighbor and a good citizen.  At the age of - he married Ann Goodlett, who died in the year 1847.  Of all his children, he leaves an only daughter, but he was not a man whose death needed the ties of relationship to make mourners.  His friends were numberous, and all who knew him will drop a tear over his grave.  He was a man of honest and upright principles and died in the confident hope of a happy hereafter.  He has gone to "that bourne from whence no traveller returns"...exemplfying the words of holy writ, "Blessed are they that die in the Lord"..(The Carolina Spartan August 3, 1854) Mrs. Helen Grimball Spartanburg, July 4 - Mrs. Helen Grimball, formerly of Charleston, but a resident of Spartanburg for a number of years, died suddenly at Asheville, N.C., this morning, where she was visiting a daughter.  Mrs. Grimball is survived by her husband, H. M. Grimball, and serveral daughters.  It was announced that interment will take place in Magnolia cemetery in Charleston on Thursday morning. (The State - July 5, 1916) James Henry Yarbrough Spartanburg, July 4 - The funeral of James Henry Yarbrough, who died yesterday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Gabrael Cannon, on Otis boulevard, took place here today, interment being made in Oakwood cemetery.  Mr. Yarbrough was 72 years of age, a native of Davidson county, Tennessee, and for the greater part of his life a resident of Nashville, where he was prominently identified with the business intersts of that city and active in the work of the Southern Methodist church.  He had lived in this city with his daughter, Mrs. Canno, only a few years. (The State July 5, 1916) Lydia Prince Departed this life in the 8th this instant, Mrs. Lydia Prince, in the 83rd year of her age.  This venerable matron was the daughter of Colonel John Earle, who emigrated from the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, and settle on the North Pacolett about the year 1772, shortly the close of the revolutionary war (before??) he having lost his first wife, married the widow of Colonel Harry Wood, who was killed by the Tories in what was called the "bloody scout", at his residence on Lawson's Fork.  Mrs. Prince descended from the second wife, and was the sister of the late Amarylis Bomar, who was long an estimable resident of the town of Spartanburg. The deceased resided the whole of her long and useful life at the old homestead of her father, and died a few hundred yards from the place of her birth.  She was an excellent specimen of the women of her time--strong minded, industrious, discreet, prudent, and devoutly a Christian mother and neighbor.  She had been a communicant of the Baptist Church at Wolf Creek for a great many years, and was universally respected by all who knew her.  Her aged husband, Mr. William Prince, whose dutiful wife she was for sixty five years, still survives.  He has turned his 90th year.  A numerous posterity have desended from this aged couple. (The Carolina Spartan - April 24, 1873) James A. Dearman Spartanburg, Sept. 27 - James A. Dearman died here tonight.  He had been a resident of Spartanburg for 37 years.  He lived in Columbia for several years following the clsoe of the war.  He was 73 years of age. (The State - September 28, 1909) John Barnett, near Holly Springs, died Sunday the 6th instant.  He was about 70 years old. (Upper South Carolina Genealogy & History, Nov. 2001, Vol. KV, No. 4, 'The Carolina Spartan - May 16, 1883')...Note - He was the oldest son of Randolpy (Randal) Barnett.  His first wife, and mother of all his children, was Nancy Peace Died at the residence of her son, I. F. Brown, on the 26th of November 1886, Mrs. Tamer Brown, in the 83d year of her age. Mrs. Brown was the consort of the late Alfred Brown. Her maiden name was Turner, being the youngest daughter of James Turner, Esq, who settled near Coulter's Ford, on Pacolet, from Virginia shortly after the revolutionary war. Mrs. Brown had the privilege of witnessing almost three generations pass in review before her and during her long life performed in an exemplary manner the functions of wife, mother and neighbor. She was from many years an acceptable member of the Baptist Church, and was the mother of two daughters and four sons, all of whom, save one (Albert, who fell at Grasier's Farm) survive her and are honored citizens of this county. (The Carolina Spartan - December 22, 1886) Death of John H. Walker of Spartanburg County John H. Walker,, Esq. Died at his residence in this place last Sunday. He was about seventy five years old. He was buried near Cross Anchoot, his old home. Before the war he held the office of Magistrate for many years, and was leading man in his church and neighborhood. He was a brother of Wm. Walker, A.S.H. (Death of John H. Walker appears in the same issue, same page, and same column of the Carolina Spartan as that of Martha Walker Bomar. Both are siblings of William Walker, who was author of Southern Harmony (A.S.H.) a famous shape note hymn book.) Carolina Spartan January 3, 1883 George Petty, born March 30, 1805, died at his home, four miles north of Gaffney City, May 11, 1887 in his 83d year.  He was quiet, industrious and thrifty, and always paid one hundred cents on the dollar.  He held positive opinions on subjects that concerned him and expressed them fearlessly.  In neighborhood affairs, in his church and in politics, it was no difficult matter to locate him, for he was a plain, blunt sort of a man without any guile or deceit.  He grew up in the early days of the century when the spelling book and Pike's Arithemetic were the only text books in the county schools and when there were a dozen still houses to one church.  But from his early youth he was noted for sober habits, unrelenting industry and a strict attention to his own affairs.  His wife, who a a Camp, survives him. (Carolina Spartan - May 16, 1887) Back to Spartanburg County South Carolina Genealogy Trails © all rights reserved to original submitter