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Mary "Polly" [White] Rhodes, married Lewis Bobo Rhodes, Feb 5, 1810 in Union County South Carolina.

She was the daughter of Robert Sr & Mildred "Milly" [Whitehead] White, of Cross Keys, Union County South Carolina.

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Mary and Lewis had the following children:

Absolom White----1811-1893-----m. Susan C White-1836

John R---------------1812-aft1832--m. Armitta Haney-1832

Thomas Ray--------1814-1883-----m. 1.Mary Watson-1842-m.2.Sarah Pardue 1861

James William-----1815-1819-----m. Died young boy1819

Tillman S White----1817-1855-----m. Sarah Wolfe----1855

Lewis Bobo Jr-------1818-1836----m. Died 18yrs ------1836

Terry Valentine-W--1819-1888----m. Mary J Fox-------1844

Lewis A----------------1821-1822----m. Died 11mo------1822

Mary Barton---------1825-aft1848-m. William Walker-1848

William Peyton------1827-1874----m. Unkn. died------1874

Hiram James--------1828-Unkn----m. Unkn, no info--Unknown

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Mary 'White' Rhodes had the following Siblings:

William----1776-1829---------m. Elizabeth Boatman --abt.1800

John-------1778-bef Apr1786d. Died young child NC.

Susan------1780-1851---------m. Sion Murphy Jr III----------1798.

Jane--------1782-1786---------d. Died young child NC.

Robert Jr--1784-1880---------m.1.Mary Cooper---------abt.1811, 2. Susan Norman 1841/42

Stephen---1786-1868---------m. Nancy Betterton------abt.1806/1807

Mary--------1788-1875---------m. Lewis Bobo Rhodes-------1810

Tillman----1791-Unkn---------m. Sally (Sarah) Rhodes-----Unkn.

Elizabeth--1793-1845----------m. Solomon Bobo Jr.----abt 1810

Mildred----1795-bet1860/65--m. John Bullington-----------1815

Elias--------1797-1873-----------m. Anne Gibbs -----------bet 1814/1820

Benjamin-1800-1879-----------m. Thurza Golightly----------1825

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MATCH MAKER:

Mary is suspected of being the match maker, as several nephews, and nieces married into the Rhodes family in Richmond County Georgia.

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Mary's White family arrived in Union County SC, 1788. with her parents.

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RHODES FAMILY RICHMOND CO GA:

Most of the Rhodes families in this county are related to this couple.

The Rhodes were in Richmond County GA long before Lewis and Mary arrived.

They left Union County SC about 1815, and were in Richmond County by 1816,

for the birth their son Tillman Rhodes.

The family was described in detail in a book "The Lost Arcadia, by Walter A. Clark. Appears he may have had access to the Rhodes bible records.

Descendant of this family have a very long history in Richmond County and

are found in other writings.

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MARY LIVING WITH SON THOMAS RHODES:

Mary is living with her son Thomas Rhodes on the 1850, 1860, 1870 Census,

in Richmond Co GA. After her husband Lewis died, she appears on the 1840 census as head of Household.

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LEWIS RHODES LEFT A WILL:

From Records of Richmond Co GA by Davidson "Rhodes, Lewis B.--Page 166-- To Wife Mary all estate for life, or until youngest son Hiram Rhodes is 21, other children not named. James D. Haymie, Absolom W. Rhodes, Excrs. Signed Dec 12, 1835.

Probated Aug 1, 1836. Wit: Jonathan Huff, Thos. B. Rhodes, Robt. White."

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PROPOSED TIME LINE OF THE RHODES-WHITE FAMILIES:

The Rhodes & White Family Connection Timeline.

My Theory of the William Rhodes that would be the father of our John & grand father to Lewis Rhodes.

This is an attempt to show a connection to William Rhodes family. I have studied this family in the Union Co SC area, Three of our White's from Union and Spartanburg married into the Family of John Rhodes, son a of Wm Rhodes.

Have tracked this family from Union Co SC to Richmond Co GA, and I believe I have come up with a story, that makes some sense, however, subject to change...

My suspicion is Mary White Rhodes (wife of Lewis Rhodes), inspired her brother Tillman White, to marry Lewis's sister, Sarah Rhodes and her niece Susan White (dau Robt White Jr) to Mary her son Absolom Rhodes. I believe Tillman White married Sarah Rhodes after, mother, Mary Bobo Rhodes returned to Union Co SC from Richmond Co GA, after the death of her husband John Rhodes. I am convinced, Absalom came to Spartanburg Co SC, about 1836, to marry Susan White, and immediately returned to Richmond Co GA, with his new bride in tow.

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Proposed Family Timeline: 'White-Rhodes"

Summary Timeline:

1. 1724 - William Rhodes is born, Middelsex VA, 3 Dec 1724. (DAR different date)

2. 1739 - Elizabeth Wofford is born, Prince George Co MD, abt. 1739.

3. 1760 - Wm & Elizabeth are married in Union District SC (Old 96th) abt. 1760.

4. 1761 - John Rhodes is born, abt. 1761 Possibly in SC.

5. 1769 - Mary Bobo is born 1769, possibly in SC.

6. 1770 - William Rhodes Family living on Grant land on Tiger & Eonree Rivers area,

an Elizabeth is his wife. (2nd wife Elizabeth Wofford? 1st Mary Wofford?).

7. 1776 - B, 298-301: Lease and release. 29 Jan 1776, Wm Rhodes and Elizabeth his

wife of Tyger River of South Carolina, Cooper, to Jesse Dodd of Enoree

River in province aforesaid, for L500 current money of SC, 300 acres in

Craven County on a ridge between Tyger and Enoree rivers, granted 24 Aug

1770. William Rhodes (W) (Seal), Elizabeth Rhodes (X) (Seal), Wit: Thos

Dod, Jno Rhodes, Zilphe Linch (X). Proved by the oath of Jno Rhodes

in Union County 25 Dec 1789 before Thos Brandon, J. P. Recorded

30 Dec 1789. NOTE: Part of Craven Co SC, later became Union Co SC

Note: Craven Co SC was once part of what became Union Co SC.

8. 1776 - In my opinion, Wm Rhodes & Elizabeth may have moved after the

above Lease & Release, John Rhodes remaining in Union Co SC. Wm

does not appear again in Union Co, documents, after the above transaction.

9. 1780 - There is a DAR or SAR on file at the NSDAR, for Wm. Rhodes, states;

b. 3 Jan 1723? Svc: SC, Rank: Lt, Died: SC 1787, Spouse: Elizabeth Wofford.

10. 1787 - John Rhodes marries Elizabeth Bobo, children: Lewis & Biram Rhodes.

11. 1788 - Robert White Sr arrives and owns land along the Tiger River 1788.

12. 1788 - William Rhodes is said to have died in Union Co SC. (96th Dist, formerly

Craven Co SC).

13. 1792 - Pp. 89-92 - Jesse Dobb of Union Co bound to Andrew Torrence of same,

for 40,000 pounds of inspected tobacco, to be delivered at Mr Darby's store,

1 Dec 1792, tract of 300 acres on the ridge between Tyger and Enree rivers

formerly granted to William Rhoads, 24 Aug 1770...."

14. 1792 - "Lucas - Index to Headwright and Bounty Grants of GA 1756-1909"

Rhodes, John Richmond Co GA Bk: WWW Pg. 31 Ac. 54 Yr. 1792

John may be living in Richmond Co GA, or Union Co SC at this time.

15. 1793 - "Lucas - Index to Headwright and Bounty Grants of GA 1756-1909"

Rhodes, John Richmond Co GA Bk: XXX Pg. 393 Ac. 212 Yr.1793

John may be living in Richmond Co GA, or Union Co SC at this time.

16. 1796 - Elizabeth Bobo Rhodes dies Bef. 1796. Probably Union Co SC.

17. 1796 - John Rhodes marries Mary Bobo 1796 Union Co SC, where the Bobo

family lives. (Mary could be the younger sister of Elizabeth Bobo)

18. 1800 - About 1796 John & Mary move to Richmond Co GA.

19. 1808 - John Rhodes dies 6 Jan 1808 Bedford Richmond Co GA.

20. 1810 - Mary Bobo Roads (Rhodes) living back in Union Co SC, 1810 census.

21. 1810 - Lewis Roads (Rhodes) living next door to Mary Rhodes (step-mother).

22. 1810 - Robert White Sr's daughter Elizabeth marries Soloman Bobo Jr.

23. 1810 - Mary White marries Lewis Bobo Rhodes 5 Jul 1810 Union Co SC.

24. 1810 - aft. 1810 Robt's son Tillman marries Sarah Rhodes dau of John Rhodes

& Mary Bobo Rhodes, and moves to GA probably after death of Mary.

25. 1812 - Jan 6, 1812 --- Absolom Rhodes Sr. appointed guardian of Sarah Rhodes

dau. of John Rhodes, decd, at her request. (Court appointed)

26. 1812 - Kindred Bobo (Mary's brother) appointed guardian remaining children;

Biram (Bixam), Hiram, Pamela, Susan, Minnina Rhodes, they are living

on mothers 152 acres in Union Co SC, with exception of Bir(x)am?

27. 1814 - Lewis Rhodes is witness to land sale by Robt. White Sr. in Laurens Co

SC. Lewis had already married Robert's daughter Mary White in 1810.

28. 1815 - Mary Bobo Rhodes dies Union Co SC, wife of John Rhodes,

mother of Lewis. Mary's last will and testament was dated 7 Apr 1815

UC SC, probated Nov 22 1815, in UC SC. Hiram mentioned on Will,

bro. Kindred Exec.

29. 1815 - Aft. 1815 Lewis & wife Mary White Rhodes move to Richmond Co GA.

30. 1815 - Aft. 1815 Lewis moves into the 'Old A. W. Rhodes Home in Hephzibah

GA, mentioned in book 'A Lost Arcadia'. (Probably uncle Absalom Sr.)

31. 1815 - Aft. 1815 Tillman & Sarah (Rhodes) White, move to GA.

Tillman is said to have died in GA, no more is found on this couple.

32. 1820 - Cannot find census for Lewis Rhodes.

33. 1830 - Richmond Co Census shows Lewis Rhodes for the First time.

34. 1836 - Absalom Rhodes (Son of Lewis) marries Susan White (dau Robt White Jr.)

he returned to Spartanburg Co SC to marry and moved back to GA.

35. 1836 - Lewis Rhodes, now deceased, 4 Feb 1836 Richmond Co GA.

36. 1840 - Mary White Rhodes (wife of Lewis, decd) living Richmond Co GA

with 4 sons and one daughter, 1840 census.

37. 1840 - Susan White & Absalom appear on 1840 Richmond Co GA Census.

38. 1850 - Mary White Rhodes (wife of Lewis, decd) now living with son Thomas

Rhodes, merchant. 1850 Census.

39. 1850 - Susan White & Absalom appear on 1850 Richmond Co GA Census.

40. 1860 - Mary White Rhodes (wife of Lewis, decd) living with son Thomas

Rhodes, merchant. 1860 Census.

41. 1860 - Susan White & Absalom "Haven't located 1860 Census, as of yet".

42. 1870 - Mary White Rhodes (wife of Lewis, decd) living with son Thomas

Rhodes, merchant. 1870 Census.

43. 1870 - Susan White & Absalom appear on 1870 Richmond Co GA Census.

44. 1875 - Mary White Rhodes, now deceased, 9 Oct 1875.

45. 1893 - Absalom Rhodes, now deceased, 21 Apr 1893 Augusta Richmond Co GA

46. 1895 - Susan White Rhodes, now deceased, 4 Aug 1895 Augusta Richmond

Co GA

**END OF TIMELINE**

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CENSUS RECORD'S:

1790 Census Union Co. SC Page 191

ROBERT WHITE 1 4 4 0 0

1 = over 16 yrs upward - this would be Robert White Sr.

4 = White males under 16 yrs of age.

-----Males: William, Unkn?, Robert Jr, Stephen

4 = White females of all ages:

Females: Susan, Jane, Mary wife Milly (Jane may have died between 1786 & 1790?

could this be an unknown female from the 1786 NC census? Relative or

Unkn. Dau?, in place of Janes's slot? )

NOTE: Jane, and John died before the 1790 census in NC.

1800 Union Co SC Census Page 215

ROBERT WHITE-------303012101001

males under 10 years =-----3--(Ben, Elias & Tilman)

males---------16-26 years =-3--(Stephen, Robert Jr, William Sr)

45 and upwards-=----------- 1--(Robt. Sr.)

females under 10 yrs =-----2--(Mildred, Elizabeth)

10-16 yrs =---------------------1--(Mary)

26-45 yrs =---------------------1--(Mildred Whitehead White - Wife)

All others-=---------------------1--(Unknown Person - is the 7th digit)

**Note: Susan married 1798. John & Jane, died prior to 1800.**

1810 Union Co SC Census Page 242

ROBERT WHITE------------020110100000000001 "290" 00000

males: 10-16------------ = 2 (Elias & Ben? or unknown Charles?)

26 and under-45---------= 1 (Robt. 2nd Wife Elizabeth)

45 yrs upward------------= 1 (Robt/ White Sr.)

femals:--10-16------------= 1 (Mildred)

**Note - This Census would support, Mildred dying in 1807**

**Mary married Lewis Feb 1810, not on Parents Union Co SC 1810**

1810 Union Co SC Census page 242

(Lewis & Mary White Rhodes)

LEWIS ROADS (Rhodes)--00110 000100000000000000000

1820 Burke Co GA Census Page 8

(Lewis & Mary White Rhodes)

Lewis Rhodes 500020-70001-0-101-000-0000-0000-0

--------------------^males--^femal----^no. engaged in...

5 males-under 10

2 males-26 & under 45

7 females-under 10

1 female -45 & upwards born 1775 & before

1=person engaged in Agriculture

1=person engaged in Manufacture

Notes:1820 census from Mike White:

By 1820 Lewis & Mary had 7 boys, we know that

James died in 1819, and John R we don't know, but

from the 1820 Census, it appears that John R may

have also died, as the other 5 boys are accounted for...

There has to be a census mistake, Mary White Rhodes is 32

years old in 1820, this census tells us a woman of 45

and up is living in this household, also, there are 2

males 26 & under 45, this has to account for the 7

females living in this household, 2 fathers or 2 families

one minus a mother... so we will have to look for a

relative who died between 1810 and 1820 that probably

a wife. Lewis and Mary had NO girls of their own by

1820.

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1830 Richmond Co GA Census Page 281

(Lewis & Mary White Rhodes)

Rhodes Lewis B------2222001000000-100001000000

William J? Rhodes 0001010000000--210001000000

**Lewis passed away after 1830 - this is his last census**

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1840 Richmond Co GA Census Dist 121 Page 298

William J Rhodes----1200001000000 1021101000000 (born bet. 1790/1800??)

Mary Rhodes----------0020200000000 0010000100000 (Mary after death of Lewis)

Absalom W Rhodes--2000100000000 0000100000000 (Son of Mary & Lewis)

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1850 Richmond Co GA Census Page 458

Thomas R Rhodes 36 yrs old trade=Merchant Born=SC Value of realestate=$300

Henry N--------------07 yrs old GA

George C-------------06 yrs old GA

Mary-------------------65 yrs old SC - (This is mom, Mary White Rhodes Dau Robt WhiteSr.)

William P--------------23 yrs old GA Clerk (Wm P is Thomas's younger brother)

James (Jamie) H----20 yrs old GA Merchant

Living in same household:

William W. Walker----25 yrs old GA Clerk

Mary B-------------------26 yrs old GA (Dau. of Lewis & Mary White Rhodes, sis., of Thomas)

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1860 Richmond Co GA Census Page 764 - ancestry image Page 60

Thomas R Rhodes--46 M Merchant 20,000 21700--SC

Henry N Rhodes-----17 M---------------------------------GA

George C Rhodes----15 M---------------------------------GA

William P Rhodes----33 M Merchant Clerk------------SC

Mary Rhodes----------71 F---------------------------------SC (Dau. of Robt. White)

M C Rhodes------------14 F---------------------------------GA (Unknown child at this time)

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1870 Richmond Co GA Census Page 66a 2nd Ward City of Augusta

170 - 227

Rhodes Thomas R 55 M W Ret? Grocer 50000 12000 GA

Sarah A--------------40-F W KepHse------------------------GA (2nd Wife)

Mary------------------82 F W At Home----------------------SC (Dau of Robt White)

William P------------44 M W Salesman Grocery----------GA

G Crawford----------25 M W Salesman Grocery----------GA

Anna M---------------09-F-W-----------------------------------GA

Thomas H-----------06 M-W-----------------------------------GA

Living in Same Household:

George Willis--------18 M W Porter in Store---------------GA

Mary Downing------40-F W Door? Servant----------------Ireland

Julia Milam----------19-F W Door? Servant----------------GA

Samuel Green-------32 M W Draper?------------------------VA

**Mary wife of Lewis passed away after the 1870 census, this is her last census***

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