Henry Bishop (1846 - 1924)

Born 22 Jun 1846 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Husband of Mary Susan (Hodgens) Bishop — married 2 Dec 1869 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died 8 Nov 1924 at age 78 in Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America

Problems/Questions Profile manager: Donnie Blackstone [send private message]

Biography

Henry Bishop (22 Jun 1846 - 8 Nov 1924) Age 78

Birth & Parents

On 22 June 1846 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Henry Bishop was born, the 1st born child, of 8 known children that lived to adulthood, born to Aron/Aaron Bishop, (9 April 1826 - 16 March 1910) and Nancy Margaret Rollins. (abt 1827 - 27 April 1894).

The certificate of death reports his mother's name was Nancy Rollins, the 1850 US census reports his parents were Aaron and Peggy. Peggy is the traditional nickname for Margaret.

Marriage to Mary Louis Hodgens

in 1869 Henry Bishop married Mary Susan Hodgens

12 known Children: 6 daughters, 6 sons

Together Henry Bishop and Mary Susan Hodgens had 12 known children, 6 sons and 6 daughters that survived to adulthood. There may have been other children but if so, they died as infants and no source documents have been found to support the claim.

There are known problems with the birth year for Nancy Elizabeth as reported by Find-A-Grave. It is not possible for her birth to have occurred in 1870. However, It is difficult to argue with engraved dates on tombstones. It is set in stone and it could not be a mistake, right. The FAG site does not have to address discrepancies. This profile accepts the biological fact that children are born 9 months apart. At this point in time the birth year for Joseph is 1870, the birth year for Nancy is 1872 and the birth year for William is 1873.

The 12 known children are ranked below in their order of chronological birth. They are:

• 1. Joseph Marion Bishop, (6 Sept 1870 - 15 Oct 1957) Age 87; Woodlawn Memorial Park, Plot: Section T, Greenville, SC; FAG ID: 37319427
• 2. Nancy Elizabeth Bishop aka Mrs. Jesse Allen Davenport, (26 March 1872 - 9 Sept 1934) Age 61; White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson, SC., FAG ID: 93607516
• 3. William Edward Bishop (24 March 1873 - 26 April 1961) Age 88; Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Ware Shoals, Laurens, SC., FAG ID: 9736616
• 4. Martha Louise "Mattie" Bishop aka Mrs. John B. Taylor, aka Mrs. Robert Lafayette Phillips, (4 Oct 1874 - 14 Feb 1914) Age 39; Rose Hill Cemetery, Piedmont, Greenville, SC. FAG ID: 10505815
• 5. Emma Leona Bishop (5 Jan 1876 - 16 Dec 1906) Age 30; Rose Hill Cemetery, Piedmont, Greenville, SC; FAG ID: 10505814
• 6. Mamie Lula Bishop aka Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Johnson, (8 Nov 1877 - 23 Dec 1976) Age 99; Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Anderson, SC., FAG ID: 125004487
• 7. Sallie Laura Jane Bishop aka Mrs. Aldine Butler Clardy, (21 Mar 1879 - 8 July 1908) Age 29; Rose Hill Cemetery, Piedmont, Greenville, SC., FAG ID: 10505813
• 8. James Toy Bishop, (11 Oct 1880 - 16 Mar 1942) Age 62; Rose Hill Cemetery, Piedmont, Greenville, SC.. FAG ID: 10521322
• 9. Jess Hamilton Bishop (27 May 1883 - 22 Nov 1968) Age 85; Rose Hill Cemetery, Piedmont, Greenville, SC., FAG ID: 10659518
• 10. Suna "Sunie' Melissa Bishop aka Mrs. Joseph Iola McCoy, (18 June 1884 - 7 Sept 1924) Age 40; White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson, SC., FAG ID: 95431541
• 11. John Robert Bishop (27 June 1886 - x Aug 1972) Age 86; Rose Hill Cemetery, Piedmont, Greenville, SC., FAG ID: 10657755
• 12. Henry Milton Bishop (23 Sep 1891 - 6 Nov 1961) Age 70; Mountain View Memorial Park, Travelers Rest, Greenville, SC., FAG ID: 19859708

Death & Burial

On 8 Nov 1924 in Piedmont, Anderson, South Carolina, Henry Bishop died. His Death Certificate states that he died from Bright's disease. This is an archaic term and no longer used in the medical community. The condition is now referred to as 'Nephritis'. Nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys, caused by toxins, infection or autoimmune conditions.

His remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery, Piedmont, Greenville, South Carolina. A Find-A-Grave memorial has been created for Henry Bishop. There is a description of the cemetery and his Certificate of Death has been uploaded on that site. There is also a photo of his large tombstone which he shares with his wife. If you want to you may access the site here: Find A Grave: Memorial #10505810.

Sources

1840 US Census

• Residence 1840 (City, County, State): Spartanburg, South Carolina,

1850 US Census

Residence: Spartanburg, South Carolina, Line Number: 15, Dwelling Number: 1122, Family Number: 1122

• Head of House: Aaron Bishop, 24,
• Wife: Peggy Bishop, 24
• Son: Henry Bishop, Male, White, Age: 4, Birth Year abt 1846
• Son: Jefferson Bishop, Age: 2
• Daughter: Permilla Bishop, Age 1

U.S., Death Records, 1821-1970

• Henry Bishop, Male, White, Age:78, Birth Date: 1846, Death Date: 7 Nov 1924; Death Place: Piedmont, Anderson, South Carolina, Death Registration Place: South Carolina, Father: Aron Bishop, Mother: Nancy Bishop, Certificate Number: 020010, Volume Number: 30

Obit Son-in-Law

Husband of Mamie Lula Bishop - "Mullins. Benjamin Franklin Johnson, 70, retired farmer, died Thursday. Funeral 5 p.m. today at Rehobeth Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Mattie; sons: Franklin Johnson, Oliver Johnson, both of Plant City, Fla., Henry L. Johnson of Columbia, Stephen Johnson of Sumter, SC., daughters: Mrs. Olin Martin, Mrs. Clara Bell Herrington, both of Mullins, Mrs. Robert McIntyre of Marion; brother: Andrew J. Johnson of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; sister: Mrs. K. D. Smith of Aiken” published in The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina) 9 Sep 1972, Saturday, Page 3. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/622015733/?terms=%22Benjamin%20Franklin%20Johnson%22&match=1

Daughter's Obit Suna Melissa Bishop

“Mrs. J. I. McCoy Dies At Home In Piedmont. Mrs. Suna Malissa McCoy of Piedmont passed away Sunday morning at her home in Piedmont after a lingering illness. Mrs. McCoy is survived by her husband, Joseph Iola McCoy, and four children. The following also survive her: Her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bishop, of Piedmont; six brothers, J. M., W. E., J. T., J. H., J.R., and H.M. Bishop, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Davenport and Mrs. Lula Johnson. Mrs. McCoy had lived in Piedmont for ten years and during this time had been a devout member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at White Plains Baptist Church this afternoon at 3 o’clock and interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Rev. Henry Martin will conduct the services and her six brothers will act as pallbearers.” Published in The Greenville News (Greenville, South Carolina) Monday, 8 September, 1924, Page 5. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/188171877/