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Darius Prince (1810 - 1885)

Darius Prince
Born in Union District, South Carolina, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married before 4 Oct 1842 in Union District, South Carolina, United Statesmap
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Died at age 74 in Sardis, Panola County, Mississippi, United Statesmap
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Biography

Darius was born in Union District, South Carolina. His parents were Joseph Prince and Milly Barnett. [1]

Darius is found in the 1840 census records for Union District. [2] The next household was Mrs Jane Greer. [3]

In February 1840 Darius purchased tact of land in Union district South Carolina. [4] On that same date in February 1840, Darius purchased another tract of land. [5]

After the census was taken in 1840 but prior to 4 October 1842 when Darius filed a report of the estate of Caleb Greer in right if his wife Jane Prince, Darius married the widow Jane Greer, probably in Union District, South Carolina. [6] Jane was the daughter of Neville Holcombe. [7] They were the parents of two daughters, Victoria Prince and Madora Prince.

At the time the 1850 census was taken, the household includes three of Jane's children from her first marriage to Caleb Greer along with the two daughters born to Darius and Jane. [8]

On 8 Sep 1853, Darius purchased a small tract of land from Jason Greer. [9]

On 14 October 1857, Darius and Jane sold a tract of land to Isaac P Murphy. [10] On 30 November 1857, Darius sold his interest in their father's estate to his brothers Samuel and Gist. [11] Sometime after this deed was written, Darius moved his family to Mississippi as they were found in the 1860 census records for Panola County, Mississippi. [12] The family was still residing in Panola County at the time the 1870 census was taken. [13]

On 28 September 1874 in Panola County, Mississippi, Darius signed a Power of Attorney to Nathan Hawkins of Union District, South Carolina. [14] Jane died on 12 March 1879. Darius is found in the 1880 census records of Sardis, Panola County as a widower. Living with him at this time were Sally Greer, his step-daughter and her daughter Sally E Harris. [15]

Darius died on 30 April 1885 in Panola County, Mississippi and is buried in Davis Chapel Cemetery. [16]

Sources

  1. ↑ Joseph Prince list of the heirs, Union District, South Carolina Box 29, Pkg 3, 1842, widow Millia, and 8 children: Darious, Elizabeth, Samuel, Patsey, Lindy Holloms wife of William Holloms, Precious, Lucinda, and Gist. "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-FD9N-2J?cc=1911928&wc=MPPV-W3X%3A190569301%2C190568402%2C191255802%2C192141301 : 21 May 2014), Union > Probate Court, Probate records > 1777-1961 > Box 29, Packages 1-25 > image 97 of 456; county courthouses, South Carolina, and South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
  2. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHTZ-BP3 : 8 September 2017), Darius Prince, Union, South Carolina, United States; citing p. 184, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 516; FHL microfilm 22,511.
  3. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHTZ-BGX : 8 September 2017), Jane Greer, Union, South Carolina, United States; citing p. 184, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 516; FHL microfilm 22,511.
  4. ↑ Deed from Daniel A Mitchell to Darius Prince for 39 and 1/3 acres south side of Fair Forest Creek, written 20 Feb 1840, dower release by Susanna A Mitchell, wife of Daniel on 10 July 1840, recorded 7 Aug 1840, Conveyances (deeds), v. S12-T13 1839-1846, Book S-12, p 99-100, FHL film 255068, image https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-L7C5?i=74&cat=340217
  5. ↑ Daniel A Mitchell to Darius Prince, 144 acres south side of Fair Forest Creek, written 20 Feb 1840, dower release by Susanna A Mitchell wife of Daniel on 10 July 1840, recorded 7 Aug 1840, Conveyances (deeds), v. S12-T13 1839-1846, Book S-12, p 100-101, FHL film 255068, image https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C34J-YWH6?i=207&cat=340217
  6. ↑ Estate records of Caleb Greer, Union District, South Carolina, Box 22 Pkg 8, 1834, Probate records, Box 21, packages 1-32 Probate records, Box 22, packages 1-38, FHL film 255030, image available here https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-FX6Z-L?i=389&cc=1911928&cat=443574
  7. ↑ Union County Heritage - South Carolina, The Benjamin Holcombe Family, p. 133, Submitted by Mrs. Neville Holcombe, Union County Heritage 1981, Published by the Union County Heritage Committee
  8. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8QL-HDL : 12 April 2016), Darius Prince, Union county, Union, South Carolina, United States; citing family 12, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  9. ↑ Jason Greer to Darius Prince, Union District South Carolina Conveyance Book W-16 p 402-404, sold 14 1/4 acres of land deed written 8 Sep 1853, dower relinquished by Nancy Greer 16 Sep 1853, proven 24 Feb 1854, Conveyances (deeds), v. W16-Y17 1852-1857, (W-16) FHL film 255070, image https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C34J-YWH6?i=207&cat=340217
  10. ↑ Deed from Darius Prince and wife Jincy R to Isaac P Murphy, 102 3/4 acres on Saunders Creek waters of Tygar River, written 14 Oct 1857, dower release by Jincy R Prince wife of Darius 23 Oct 1857, she signed her name as Jane R Prince, recorded 4 Jan 1858, Conveyances (deeds), Book Z-18, p 58-59, FHL film 255071, image https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C34V-S3VJ-Q?i=35&cat=340217
  11. ↑ Darius Prince to Samuel Prince and Gist Prince, Union District South Carolina Conveyance Book Z-18, p 68-69, 30 Nov 1857, Conveyances (deeds), v. Z18 (1857-1863), FHL film 255071, sells share of father's estate to brothers, image is found here https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C34V-S3JT-H?i=40&cat=340217
  12. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6GD-63J : 14 December 2017), Drius Prince, Panola County, Mississippi, United States; citing page 125, family 913, 1860, "United States Census, 1860," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GBS3-93YY?cc=1473181&wc=7QJZ-5DT%3A1589429028%2C1589429197%2C1589422206 : 24 March 2017), Mississippi > Panola > Not Stated > image 121 of 128; from "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," database, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); citing NARA microfilm publication M653 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  13. ↑ 1870; Census Place: Township 8 Range 7, Panola, Mississippi; Roll: M593_747; Page: 187A; Family History Library Film: 552246, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFSP-PBM : 13 June 2019), Dwain Rimer, 1870. Incorrectly indexed as Dwain Rimer. Corrected name on document to read Darius Prince, but that does not change the index
  14. ↑ Darius Prince to Nathan Hawkins, POA, Union District, South Carolina, Conveyances (deeds), Book E-23, p 477 FHL film 255074, image https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C34J-T3WZ-J?i=244&cat=340217
  15. ↑ 1880; Census Place: Sardis, Panola, Mississippi; Roll: 661; Page: 225B; Enumeration District: 161, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4G1-WBS : 22 August 2017), D Prince, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 161, sheet 225B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 0661; FHL microfilm 1,254,661.
  16. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 30 July 2019), memorial page for Darius Prince (11 Nov 1810-30 Apr 1885), Find A Grave Memorial no. 32747605, citing Davis Chapel Cemetery, Panola County, Mississippi, USA ; Maintained by Susan Harnish (contributor 46826048). The memorial has tombstone photos.

See Also:

  • Vaughn, Tommy J & Becknell, Michael, Union County, South Carolina Marriage Records From Early Newspapers: 1851-1912, Marriage Registers, Deed Books & Probate Records Union County, South Carolina, p 191, p 199
  • Robert McBeth Sheriff to Darius Prince, Union District, South Carolina, Conveyances (deeds), Book S12-T13 (1839-1846), 1843 Book S-12, p 253, FHL film 255068
  • Robert McBeth Sheriff to Darius Prince, Union District, South Carolina, Conveyances (deeds), Book S12-T13 (1839-1846), 1843, Book S-12, p 506-507, FHL film 255068, image https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-LQKG?i=282&cat=340217
  • Robert McBeth Sheriff to Darius Prince, Union District, South Carolina, Conveyances (deeds), Book S12-T13 (1839-1846), 1843,Book S-12, p 507-509, FHL film 255068, image https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-LQ25?i=283&cat=340217




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