Person:William Speer (5)

Will of William Speer

Abbeville District, South Carolina

I, William Speer, Sen. being in a low state of health, and anxious to settle and adjust all my worldly affairs, do constitute, make, and publish this my last will and testament.

First--My will is that all my just and lawful debts shall be discharged.

Second--That my beloved wife, Martha, if she outlives me, shall receive the sum of two hundred dollars per annum during the term of her natural life, in lieu of all claims she may have of dower or otherwise on my estate real or personal, and in case she should prefer to adhere to her right of dower, then and in that case, she is not to receive any benefit from this my will.

Third--My will is that all the balance of my estate, both real and personal, shall be sold by my Executors at such time and on such terms as to them shall seem best, and that the proceeds of my estate real and personal arising from such sale, shall be equally divided amongst my four children, John, William and Alexander Speer and Margaret Rucker, as soon as possible by my Executors, provided nevertheless that each of my aforesaid children shall render into my Executors as near as possible a just account of all the property, either in land, Negroes or money, that each of them have at any time received from me, at a fair valuation at the time of transfer; to the intent and purpose that all property already given to either of them by me as well as the balance or residue of my estate may be equally divided among my aforesaid children.

Fourth--My will is that my Executors, hereafter to be named, shall have power to sell, and manage this my estate according to this my will without the intervention of other courts of law or Equity.

Fifth--My will is that my sons John and William Speer shall act as my Executors to carry this my will into effect and I hereby revoke all former wills that may have been made by me.

Signed, sealed, and acknowledged the 28th August 1826, in presence of:

Abraham Bell

William Ward

James L. McBride

(signed) Wm. Speer

Estate Inventory

A true and perfect inventory of all the goods and chattels of personal estate of William Speer, Sen., deceased in the District of Abbeville, made by us whose names are hereunto subscribed, the 28th April 1830.

3 Bread trays $1.00 1 case Pistols $5.00 1 pr Brown Cloth 3.00 1 Lot dark Cloth 2.00 Remnant blue Cloth .50 3 Remnant ?? 3.00 1 Remnant Colored ?? 2.00 1 lot sewing Silk 1.00 1 Lot Metal Buttons 1.00 Lace .50 1 Pack Pins 1.00 1 Lot Steel Thimbles 1.00 1 pr White Silk 4.00 3 Cloaks 3.00 1 pr Silk Gloves .50 1 Waistcoat Pattern .50 1 Remnant Cords Velvet 13 5 pr Hanks (45) 11.25 1 lot Brass ?? 1.00 1 Keg & Nails 1.00 1 Demijohn of Oil 5.00 5 Jugs 3.00 10 Bottles 1.00 Ground ?? 3.00 2 Riding Whips .25 2 Kegs & Powder 1.00 2 Razors & Straps .25 1 Lot Medicine 2.00 1 pr Scales & Weights 2.00 1 pr small ?? 1.00 1 Lot Shoe ?? .25 1 Lot Window bolts 2.00 2 Shoe Hammers .50 34 Claw Hammers 4.00 1 dry Tin ?? 1.00 1 pr ?? Irons .25 1 Bag & black paper .75 3 Shaving Boxes .50 1 Lot of Stack Buckets 1.00 2 doz Ink Powder 1.50 1 Lot Old ?? & Irons $ .50 1 Lot New ?? $2.00 15 Bells 1.00 14 Btls Snuff Turpentine .50 1 pr Steel Yards 1.50 1 Tin Trumpet .25 2 Tea Kettles 3.00 1 Pot ?? blue .50 2 Tin Lanterns .50 1 Watering Pot .50 4 ?? .50 1 Lot Old Horse Shoes .25 1 Waiter 1 Lot ?? .25 7 Augers 2.00 18 Sickles 2.25 2 Sides Sole leather 6.00 2 pieces upper leather 3.00 1 Sack Salt 5.00 Hand Saw & draw Knife .50 1 Trunk 3.00 Allum and Salt Petre{?} .75 1 Rifle Gun 4.00 Gimblets & Screws .25 1 Lot empty Casks 1.00 1 ?? 10.00 5 Club ?? 2.00 Lot ?? Ivory Scale ?? 8.00 2 Grind Stones 2.00 1 Cross Cut Saw 8.00 2 Bars Iron 3.00 2 Cradles .50 2000 Brick 5.00 4 Gal tar 1.00 One Loon 4.00 4 Pair ?? 4.00 1 Wagon 25.00 Stock of Hogs 70.00 1 Gray Horse 50.00 1 Large Sorrel Horse 50.00 1 Blind Mare 10.00 1 Ball Horse 25.00 ?? Bushels Rye @ $0.50ea 0.00 ?? Fodder @ $0.50ea ?.?? Parcel Sheaf Oats 2.00 5 Weeding Hoes 1.25 17 Cows 80.00 31 Sheep 31.00 ?? Bushels Corn @ $0.50 ?.?? ?? Lbs Bacon @ $0.10 ?.?? 1 Lot Kitchen Furniture 6.00 1 Cotton Wheel 2.00 1 Saddle 6.00 Desk and Book Case 3.00 Books 22.00 1 Looking Glass/2 Candle 1 Cupboard & Contents 15.00 Sticks 1.00 2 Tables 2.00 4 Chairs 1.00 2 Bed Cloths & Bed ?? 20.00 1 Reel 1.00 2 Tea Kettles 1.50 1 Old Gin 5.00 1 Negro George 300.00 1 Negro Jacob 500.00 1 Negro Isaac 500.00 1 Negro Dick 350.00 1 Negro Charity 275.00 1 Negro Lizzy 225.00 1 Negro Eliza and Child 450.00 11 Bales Cotton @ $9.50 ea 1 Still (120 gal) 46.00 1 Still (65 gal) 20.00 ?? lbs Wood ?.?? Cash on hand 22.13 Loon Harness & Stays ?.?? 8 1/4 ?? Iron (at Shop) ?.?? 3 3/4 B. Steel (at Shop) ?.??

Tract of land adjoining Wm. Mosley---$2.00 per acre

Home tract 323 acres at $1.25 per acre

Lower Island 23 acres at $10.00 per acre

Ford Island 10 acres at $1.00 per acre

Appraised by us, the day and year above written.

{Signed} John McCalla

I do hereby certify that Dr. E. Hunt, James Hunt and John McCalla did appear before me and take the necessary oath as appraisers of the Estate of Wm. Speer, Sen, Dec'd before entering on the appraisement of the same. Given under my hand the 28th April 1830.

{Signed} Wm. Speer {William Speer, Jr.}

Notes

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The birth place is given as County Antrim by Snowden, 1920; William Speer, Jr., 1874 and Speer to SpeerB, 1986. William's mother died when he was born and he was raised by her Father William Houston (Snowden, 1920). William Sr. "gave his children the best educational advantages afforded in that time, was a Presbyterian, and rarely ever owed any man" (Snowden, 1920, page 232). William operated a store on his farm at Cherokee Ford. "His father seems to have been a merchant and the son took naturally to the calling" (Andrea Collection). See Wm Speer Jr letter 1869. Wm Jr. lists his father's age as 83 when he died (letter, 1869) William's tombstone lists his age at death as 83 years. In addition to William, the following people were listed as living in his household: Free White Males: 1 0-5 years old 1 10-15 years old 2 15-20 years old 1 40-50 years old Free White Females: listed on census, but omitted by mistake Male Servants: 1 0-10 years old 5 10-24 years old 1 55-100 years old Female Servants: 1 10-24 years old 1 24-36 years old

William housed 11 servants: 2 males and 2 females age 0-16 2 males and 1 female age 16-26 1 male and 1 female age 26-45 1 male and 1 female age >45 The unsigned letter in the Andrea Collection mentions that "the old soldier" (William Speer, Sr.) had "scars on his ankles, left by manacles worn while a prisioner in the British hulks in Charleston Harbor". This is also refered to on William Arthur Speer, Jr's Family Chart. Clarinda Lamar (1926, p. 19) reports "To the day of his death he wore the scars of injuries received when he was captured by the British under Sir Peter Parker". However no record of his having actually been captured by Parker has been found. William's will was probated 26 April 1830; inventory was made 28 April 1830 by Dr. E. James Hunt and John McCalla. William's wife Martha, his sons John, William, and Alexander, and his daughter Margaret were mentioned in the will.

The Speer family orginally lived near the town of Straball, County Antrim, Ireland (Wallace, 1934, p. 287). William first settled in Pennsylvania before moving on to South Carolina

A land survey plat lays out five acres to William Speer and was certified on 12 Apr 1785. The Surveyor was Thomas Finley and the Surveyor General was Ephraim Mitchell. The plat shows that the tract borders on the south with the Savannah River while the land on the east belonged to Alexander McAlpin and the land on the west belonged to William Shannon.

William, Sr lived in Charleston from 1774 until after Sir Peter Parker's attach on 28 June 1776. Andrea gives 1775 as the year Willima arrived in South Carolina.

William Speer, Sr's tombstone indicates that he was born in 1747, instead of 1745. The origin of the 18 Oct 1745 date is unknown. Andrea gives the place of origin as Strabane County, Tyrone, Ireland.

William fought with the Whigs under General Andrew Pickens and defeated the Tories under Boyd, who was killed. After the battle, General Pickins sent William on an "express" to Whitehall, South Carolina (home of Col Richardson?). See file HU for Kettle Creek maps.

William Spears (Speer?) was paid 23 Pounds, 11 Shillings, and 5 Pence for "his account of Militia duty as Private done since the reduction of Charleston".

After the fall of Charleston, William Sr. went to North Carolina until the begining of General Green's campaign (Wm Speer, Jr Letter 1869).

William Spears (Speer?) was one of five men reimbursed for the lost of their horses during the Cherokee Expedition of 1782. William's horse was valued at 11 Pounds, 8 Shillings, and 6.75 Pence.

General Andrew Pickens led a 400-man Militia into the Cherokee Nation in Oconee County in March, 1782. They burned villages and killed 40 Indians.

William Spears (Speer?) was paid 21 Pounds, 8 Shillings, and 6 Pence and 1 Halfpence for "300 days in Militia from 10th April, 1781 to 1 March, 1782".

William Spears (Speer?) was to be paid 25 Pounds, and 6 Pence for 1, 950 pounds of beef used by the Militia in 1782 and for 60 days of Militia duty.

The 5 acre survey plat was recorded on 18 May 1785 by Robert Anderson. Numerous references; see PJ, CL.

A land survey plat lays out 95 acres for William Speer in Ninety Six District below the ancient Boundry on the Savannah River. The plat was certified on 14 Apr 1875 by Surveyor Thomas Finley and Surveyor General Ephraim Mitchell. The plat shows vacant land on the east and south while the 95 acre tract borders on the Savannah River.

A survey plat for 95 acres for Wiliam Speer was recorded on 19 May 1785 by Robert Anderson. The plat shows that the tract is bounded by the Savannah River and is bounded on the NW by Alexander McAlpin's land while it is bounded by vacant land on all other sides.

A land survey was conducted on 6 Apr 1805, probably by Surveyor James Trimble. The plat shows that the tract sits on a branch of the Savannah River and is surrounded by the following land owners: William Spears, Joel Nicks, William Shannon and ?athy Nicks.

A land survey for 65 acres for William Spear was conducted 6 Apr 1805 by Surveyor James Trimble and certified on 20 Nov 1805 by Surveyor General John Byrum.

A land survey plat lays out 126 acres for William Spears (William Speer, Sr.) and showns the tract bordering on the Savannah River at the Cherokee Ford and other land owner by William Spears. The survey plat for the 126 acres was received in Surveyor General Benjamin Lyon's office on 27 Nov 1822.

A survey plat laid out 322.5 acres for William Spears (William Speer, Sr.) on the Savannah River at Cherokee Ford on 29 Apr 1830. Adjacent land owners include William Spears and Ellington. William Speer died in 1830. The Land Grant is signed by his Excellency Paul Hamilton, Governor of South Carolina. Paul Hamilton was Governor from 1804 to 1806 (Coleman and McGarity-Williams, 1988).

The Land Grant for 126 acres was signed on 06 Jan 1823 by John L. Wilson, Governor of South Carolina. John Lyde Wilson was Governor from 1822 to 1824 (Coleman and McGarity-Williams, 1988).

A Land Grant for 322.5 acres was awarded to William Spear (William Speer, Sr.) on 22 May 1832 by James Hamilton, Jr., Governor of South Carolina. James Hamilton, Jr. was Governor from 1830 to 1832 (Coleman and McGarity-Williams, 1988).

Dr. John F. Speer reports that William was granted a total of 1400 acres of land for his Revolutionary War service. If true, land grants for the missing 800 acres are yet to be found (Speer to SpeerB, 1986).

The unsigned letter in the Andrea Collection mentions William Speer, Sr.'s "brother who came over with him from Strabane, Ireland and who landed with him at Breakwater, Deleware, remained in Pennsylvania and his descendants are now weathly iron manufactures in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania"

William, Sr. lived "in the family of General Pickens for the next three years except when not in service" (William Speer Jr. letters, 1869 & 1874). This probably refers to Pickens' Block House which he built as a fort in Long Cane to protect the settlers from Indian attack. See Ref LX for description of the Block House.

William served under General Pickins at the Siege of Augusta. Samuella Brown (Carroll, 1979) mentions that William served under Colonel Hugh McCall at the Siege of Augusta.

Samuella Brown reports in Carroll, 1979, that William lived in Delaware from 1772-1774, moved to Pennesylvania in 1774, and then moved to Charleston in 1775. In 1776 he moved to Long Cane Settletment.

William Henry Drayton's South Carolina Patriot recruiting party left Charleston for the back country in mid summer, 1775. Drayton recruited Patriot forces throughout the back country, but left his militia and returned to Charleston. The Patriot forces gathered at Ninety Six, where they (Whigs or Congressional militia) were attacked by Loyalists forces (Tories or the Kings Men) on 19 Nov 1775. This first battle of Ninety Six lasted until a truce was signed on 21 Nov 1775. Drayton, now President of the new Provincial Government, dispatched Colonel Richard Richardson of the Camden regiment to the protection of the back country. Militia volunteers were recruited from all over the state and elsewhere. They rousted the Loyalists from the back country by December 23, 1775 and after a severe blizzard that day, the action became known as the Great Snow Campaign. William Speer, Jr. reported in his letter of 1869 that his father, William Speer, Sr., had been a part of "Drayton's or Snowy Camps", apparently a reference to Drayton's Dragroons and the Great Snow Campaign. He served under Col Richardson according to William Speer, Jr (3 Sep 1874).

After the Fall of Charleston on 12 May 1780, South Carolina was overrun with British supporters and William Speer, Sr. fled, with many others, to North Carolina. He returned to South Carolina after General Greene took command of the Revolutionary forces there (Wm Speer, Jr letters, 1869 & 1874). Wm Speer, Jr. reports that after the Battle of Kettle Creek was over, General Andrew Pickens sent Wm Speer, Sr on "an express" to White Hall, South Carolina (letter, 1869). White Hall was the residence of General Williamson [alice_valerie_spruiell-al.ged]

[William1.FTW]

The birth place is given as County Antrim by Snowden, 1920; William Speer, Jr., 1874 and Speer to SpeerB, 1986. William's mother died when he was born and he was raised by her Father William Houston (Snowden, 1920). William Sr. "gave his children the best educational advantages afforded in that time, was a Presbyterian, and rarely ever owed any man" (Snowden, 1920, page 232). William operated a store on his farm at Cherokee Ford. "His father seems to have been a merchant and the son took naturally to the calling" (Andrea Collection). See Wm Speer Jr letter 1869. Wm Jr. lists his father's age as 83 when he died (letter, 1869) William's tombstone lists his age at death as 83 years. In addition to William, the following people were listed as living in his household: Free White Males: 1 0-5 years old 1 10-15 years old 2 15-20 years old 1 40-50 years old Free White Females: listed on census, but omitted by mistake Male Servants: 1 0-10 years old 5 10-24 years old 1 55-100 years old Female Servants: 1 10-24 years old 1 24-36 years old

William housed 11 servants: 2 males and 2 females age 0-16 2 males and 1 female age 16-26 1 male and 1 female age 26-45 1 male and 1 female age >45 The unsigned letter in the Andrea Collection mentions that "the old soldier" (William Speer, Sr.) had "scars on his ankles, left by manacles worn while a prisioner in the British hulks in Charleston Harbor". This is also refered to on William Arthur Speer, Jr's Family Chart. Clarinda Lamar (1926, p. 19) reports "To the day of his death he wore the scars of injuries received when he was captured by the British under Sir Peter Parker". However no record of his having actually been captured by Parker has been found. William's will was probated 26 April 1830; inventory was made 28 April 1830 by Dr. E. James Hunt and John McCalla. William's wife Martha, his sons John, William, and Alexander, and his daughter Margaret were mentioned in the will.

The Speer family orginally lived near the town of Straball, County Antrim, Ireland (Wallace, 1934, p. 287). William first settled in Pennsylvania before moving on to South Carolina

A land survey plat lays out five acres to William Speer and was certified on 12 Apr 1785. The Surveyor was Thomas Finley and the Surveyor General was Ephraim Mitchell. The plat shows that the tract borders on the south with the Savannah River while the land on the east belonged to Alexander McAlpin and the land on the west belonged to William Shannon.

William, Sr lived in Charleston from 1774 until after Sir Peter Parker's attach on 28 June 1776. Andrea gives 1775 as the year Willima arrived in South Carolina.

William Speer, Sr's tombstone indicates that he was born in 1747, instead of 1745. The origin of the 18 Oct 1745 date is unknown. Andrea gives the place of origin as Strabane County, Tyrone, Ireland.

William fought with the Whigs under General Andrew Pickens and defeated the Tories under Boyd, who was killed. After the battle, General Pickins sent William on an "express" to Whitehall, South Carolina (home of Col Richardson?). See file HU for Kettle Creek maps.

William Spears (Speer?) was paid 23 Pounds, 11 Shillings, and 5 Pence for "his account of Militia duty as Private done since the reduction of Charleston".

After the fall of Charleston, William Sr. went to North Carolina until the begining of General Green's campaign (Wm Speer, Jr Letter 1869).

William Spears (Speer?) was one of five men reimbursed for the lost of their horses during the Cherokee Expedition of 1782. William's horse was valued at 11 Pounds, 8 Shillings, and 6.75 Pence.

General Andrew Pickens led a 400-man Militia into the Cherokee Nation in Oconee County in March, 1782. They burned villages and killed 40 Indians.

William Spears (Speer?) was paid 21 Pounds, 8 Shillings, and 6 Pence and 1 Halfpence for "300 days in Militia from 10th April, 1781 to 1 March, 1782".

William Spears (Speer?) was to be paid 25 Pounds, and 6 Pence for 1, 950 pounds of beef used by the Militia in 1782 and for 60 days of Militia duty.

The 5 acre survey plat was recorded on 18 May 1785 by Robert Anderson. Numerous references; see PJ, CL.

A land survey plat lays out 95 acres for William Speer in Ninety Six District below the ancient Boundry on the Savannah River. The plat was certified on 14 Apr 1875 by Surveyor Thomas Finley and Surveyor General Ephraim Mitchell. The plat shows vacant land on the east and south while the 95 acre tract borders on the Savannah River.

A survey plat for 95 acres for Wiliam Speer was recorded on 19 May 1785 by Robert Anderson. The plat shows that the tract is bounded by the Savannah River and is bounded on the NW by Alexander McAlpin's land while it is bounded by vacant land on all other sides.

A land survey was conducted on 6 Apr 1805, probably by Surveyor James Trimble. The plat shows that the tract sits on a branch of the Savannah River and is surrounded by the following land owners: William Spears, Joel Nicks, William Shannon and ?athy Nicks.

A land survey for 65 acres for William Spear was conducted 6 Apr 1805 by Surveyor James Trimble and certified on 20 Nov 1805 by Surveyor General John Byrum.

A land survey plat lays out 126 acres for William Spears (William Speer, Sr.) and showns the tract bordering on the Savannah River at the Cherokee Ford and other land owner by William Spears. The survey plat for the 126 acres was received in Surveyor General Benjamin Lyon's office on 27 Nov 1822.

A survey plat laid out 322.5 acres for William Spears (William Speer, Sr.) on the Savannah River at Cherokee Ford on 29 Apr 1830. Adjacent land owners include William Spears and Ellington. William Speer died in 1830. The Land Grant is signed by his Excellency Paul Hamilton, Governor of South Carolina. Paul Hamilton was Governor from 1804 to 1806 (Coleman and McGarity-Williams, 1988).

The Land Grant for 126 acres was signed on 06 Jan 1823 by John L. Wilson, Governor of South Carolina. John Lyde Wilson was Governor from 1822 to 1824 (Coleman and McGarity-Williams, 1988).

A Land Grant for 322.5 acres was awarded to William Spear (William Speer, Sr.) on 22 May 1832 by James Hamilton, Jr., Governor of South Carolina. James Hamilton, Jr. was Governor from 1830 to 1832 (Coleman and McGarity-Williams, 1988).

Dr. John F. Speer reports that William was granted a total of 1400 acres of land for his Revolutionary War service. If true, land grants for the missing 800 acres are yet to be found (Speer to SpeerB, 1986).

The unsigned letter in the Andrea Collection mentions William Speer, Sr.'s "brother who came over with him from Strabane, Ireland and who landed with him at Breakwater, Deleware, remained in Pennsylvania and his descendants are now weathly iron manufactures in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania"

William, Sr. lived "in the family of General Pickens for the next three years except when not in service" (William Speer Jr. letters, 1869 & 1874). This probably refers to Pickens' Block House which he built as a fort in Long Cane to protect the settlers from Indian attack. See Ref LX for description of the Block House.

William served under General Pickins at the Siege of Augusta. Samuella Brown (Carroll, 1979) mentions that William served under Colonel Hugh McCall at the Siege of Augusta.

Samuella Brown reports in Carroll, 1979, that William lived in Delaware from 1772-1774, moved to Pennesylvania in 1774, and then moved to Charleston in 1775. In 1776 he moved to Long Cane Settletment.

William Henry Drayton's South Carolina Patriot recruiting party left Charleston for the back country in mid summer, 1775. Drayton recruited Patriot forces throughout the back country, but left his militia and returned to Charleston. The Patriot forces gathered at Ninety Six, where they (Whigs or Congressional militia) were attacked by Loyalists forces (Tories or the Kings Men) on 19 Nov 1775. This first battle of Ninety Six lasted until a truce was signed on 21 Nov 1775. Drayton, now President of the new Provincial Government, dispatched Colonel Richard Richardson of the Camden regiment to the protection of the back country. Militia volunteers were recruited from all over the state and elsewhere. They rousted the Loyalists from the back country by December 23, 1775 and after a severe blizzard that day, the action became known as the Great Snow Campaign. William Speer, Jr. reported in his letter of 1869 that his father, William Speer, Sr., had been a part of "Drayton's or Snowy Camps", apparently a reference to Drayton's Dragroons and the Great Snow Campaign. He served under Col Richardson according to William Speer, Jr (3 Sep 1874).

After the Fall of Charleston on 12 May 1780, South Carolina was overrun with British supporters and William Speer, Sr. fled, with many others, to North Carolina. He returned to South Carolina after General Greene took command of the Revolutionary forces there (Wm Speer, Jr letters, 1869 & 1874). Wm Speer, Jr. reports that after the Battle of Kettle Creek was over, General Andrew Pickens sent Wm Speer, Sr on "an express" to White Hall, South Carolina (letter, 1869). White Hall was the residence of General Williamson

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The birth place is given as County Antrim by Snowden, 1920; William Speer, Jr., 1874 and Speer to SpeerB, 1986. William's mother died when he was born and he was raised by her Father William Houston (Snowden, 1920). William Sr. "gave his children the best educational advantages afforded in that time, was a Presbyterian, and rarely ever owed any man" (Snowden, 1920, page 232). William operated a store on his farm at Cherokee Ford. "His father seems to have been a merchant and the son took naturally to the calling" (Andrea Collection). See Wm Speer Jr letter 1869. Wm Jr. lists his father's age as 83 when he died (letter, 1869) William's tombstone lists his age at death as 83 years. In addition to William, the following people were listed as living in his household: Free White Males: 1 0-5 years old 1 10-15 years old 2 15-20 years old 1 40-50 years old Free White Females: listed on census, but omitted by mistake Male Servants: 1 0-10 years old 5 10-24 years old 1 55-100 years old Female Servants: 1 10-24 years old 1 24-36 years old

William housed 11 servants: 2 males and 2 females age 0-16 2 males and 1 female age 16-26 1 male and 1 female age 26-45 1 male and 1 female age >45 The unsigned letter in the Andrea Collection mentions that "the old soldier" (William Speer, Sr.) had "scars on his ankles, left by manacles worn while a prisioner in the British hulks in Charleston Harbor". This is also refered to on William Arthur Speer, Jr's Family Chart. Clarinda Lamar (1926, p. 19) reports "To the day of his death he wore the scars of injuries received when he was captured by the British under Sir Peter Parker". However no record of his having actually been captured by Parker has been found. William's will was probated 26 April 1830; inventory was made 28 April 1830 by Dr. E. James Hunt and John McCalla. William's wife Martha, his sons John, William, and Alexander, and his daughter Margaret were mentioned in the will.

The Speer family orginally lived near the town of Straball, County Antrim, Ireland (Wallace, 1934, p. 287). William first settled in Pennsylvania before moving on to South Carolina

A land survey plat lays out five acres to William Speer and was certified on 12 Apr 1785. The Surveyor was Thomas Finley and the Surveyor General was Ephraim Mitchell. The plat shows that the tract borders on the south with the Savannah River while the land on the east belonged to Alexander McAlpin and the land on the west belonged to William Shannon.

William, Sr lived in Charleston from 1774 until after Sir Peter Parker's attach on 28 June 1776. Andrea gives 1775 as the year Willima arrived in South Carolina.

William Speer, Sr's tombstone indicates that he was born in 1747, instead of 1745. The origin of the 18 Oct 1745 date is unknown. Andrea gives the place of origin as Strabane County, Tyrone, Ireland.

William fought with the Whigs under General Andrew Pickens and defeated the Tories under Boyd, who was killed. After the battle, General Pickins sent William on an "express" to Whitehall, South Carolina (home of Col Richardson?). See file HU for Kettle Creek maps.

William Spears (Speer?) was paid 23 Pounds, 11 Shillings, and 5 Pence for "his account of Militia duty as Private done since the reduction of Charleston".

After the fall of Charleston, William Sr. went to North Carolina until the begining of General Green's campaign (Wm Speer, Jr Letter 1869).

William Spears (Speer?) was one of five men reimbursed for the lost of their horses during the Cherokee Expedition of 1782. William's horse was valued at 11 Pounds, 8 Shillings, and 6.75 Pence.

General Andrew Pickens led a 400-man Militia into the Cherokee Nation in Oconee County in March, 1782. They burned villages and killed 40 Indians.

William Spears (Speer?) was paid 21 Pounds, 8 Shillings, and 6 Pence and 1 Halfpence for "300 days in Militia from 10th April, 1781 to 1 March, 1782".

William Spears (Speer?) was to be paid 25 Pounds, and 6 Pence for 1, 950 pounds of beef used by the Militia in 1782 and for 60 days of Militia duty.

The 5 acre survey plat was recorded on 18 May 1785 by Robert Anderson. Numerous references; see PJ, CL.

A land survey plat lays out 95 acres for William Speer in Ninety Six District below the ancient Boundry on the Savannah River. The plat was certified on 14 Apr 1875 by Surveyor Thomas Finley and Surveyor General Ephraim Mitchell. The plat shows vacant land on the east and south while the 95 acre tract borders on the Savannah River.

A survey plat for 95 acres for Wiliam Speer was recorded on 19 May 1785 by Robert Anderson. The plat shows that the tract is bounded by the Savannah River and is bounded on the NW by Alexander McAlpin's land while it is bounded by vacant land on all other sides.

A land survey was conducted on 6 Apr 1805, probably by Surveyor James Trimble. The plat shows that the tract sits on a branch of the Savannah River and is surrounded by the following land owners: William Spears, Joel Nicks, William Shannon and ?athy Nicks.

A land survey for 65 acres for William Spear was conducted 6 Apr 1805 by Surveyor James Trimble and certified on 20 Nov 1805 by Surveyor General John Byrum.

A land survey plat lays out 126 acres for William Spears (William Speer, Sr.) and showns the tract bordering on the Savannah River at the Cherokee Ford and other land owner by William Spears. The survey plat for the 126 acres was received in Surveyor General Benjamin Lyon's office on 27 Nov 1822.

A survey plat laid out 322.5 acres for William Spears (William Speer, Sr.) on the Savannah River at Cherokee Ford on 29 Apr 1830. Adjacent land owners include William Spears and Ellington. William Speer died in 1830. The Land Grant is signed by his Excellency Paul Hamilton, Governor of South Carolina. Paul Hamilton was Governor from 1804 to 1806 (Coleman and McGarity-Williams, 1988).

The Land Grant for 126 acres was signed on 06 Jan 1823 by John L. Wilson, Governor of South Carolina. John Lyde Wilson was Governor from 1822 to 1824 (Coleman and McGarity-Williams, 1988).

A Land Grant for 322.5 acres was awarded to William Spear (William Speer, Sr.) on 22 May 1832 by James Hamilton, Jr., Governor of South Carolina. James Hamilton, Jr. was Governor from 1830 to 1832 (Coleman and McGarity-Williams, 1988).

Dr. John F. Speer reports that William was granted a total of 1400 acres of land for his Revolutionary War service. If true, land grants for the missing 800 acres are yet to be found (Speer to SpeerB, 1986).

The unsigned letter in the Andrea Collection mentions William Speer, Sr.'s "brother who came over with him from Strabane, Ireland and who landed with him at Breakwater, Deleware, remained in Pennsylvania and his descendants are now weathly iron manufactures in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania"

William, Sr. lived "in the family of General Pickens for the next three years except when not in service" (William Speer Jr. letters, 1869 & 1874). This probably refers to Pickens' Block House which he built as a fort in Long Cane to protect the settlers from Indian attack. See Ref LX for description of the Block House.

William served under General Pickins at the Siege of Augusta. Samuella Brown (Carroll, 1979) mentions that William served under Colonel Hugh McCall at the Siege of Augusta.

Samuella Brown reports in Carroll, 1979, that William lived in Delaware from 1772-1774, moved to Pennesylvania in 1774, and then moved to Charleston in 1775. In 1776 he moved to Long Cane Settletment.

William Henry Drayton's South Carolina Patriot recruiting party left Charleston for the back country in mid summer, 1775. Drayton recruited Patriot forces throughout the back country, but left his militia and returned to Charleston. The Patriot forces gathered at Ninety Six, where they (Whigs or Congressional militia) were attacked by Loyalists forces (Tories or the Kings Men) on 19 Nov 1775. This first battle of Ninety Six lasted until a truce was signed on 21 Nov 1775. Drayton, now President of the new Provincial Government, dispatched Colonel Richard Richardson of the Camden regiment to the protection of the back country. Militia volunteers were recruited from all over the state and elsewhere. They rousted the Loyalists from the back country by December 23, 1775 and after a severe blizzard that day, the action became known as the Great Snow Campaign. William Speer, Jr. reported in his letter of 1869 that his father, William Speer, Sr., had been a part of "Drayton's or Snowy Camps", apparently a reference to Drayton's Dragroons and the Great Snow Campaign. He served under Col Richardson according to William Speer, Jr (3 Sep 1874).

After the Fall of Charleston on 12 May 1780, South Carolina was overrun with British supporters and William Speer, Sr. fled, with many others, to North Carolina. He returned to South Carolina after General Greene took command of the Revolutionary forces there (Wm Speer, Jr letters, 1869 & 1874). Wm Speer, Jr. reports that after the Battle of Kettle Creek was over, General Andrew Pickens sent Wm Speer, Sr on "an express" to White Hall, South Carolina (letter, 1869). White Hall was the residence of General Williamson

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    The location given is "near the town of Stebaul, County Antrim,
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15. ↑ ^15.0 15.1 Whitmire, George William, Sr., Whitmire, George William, Sr. to Speer, Letter, Jul 15, 1994 (Jul 15, 1994 letter from Whitmire of Jacksonvi.
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25. ↑ McDuffee, Alice Louise, Historian General, DAR Lineage Book 92 (DAR, Washington, DC; 1912).
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28. ↑ ^{28.00 28.01 28.02 28.03 28.04 28.05 28.06 28.07 28.08 28.09 28.10 28.11 28.12 28.13 28.14 28.15 28.16 28.17 28.18 28.19 28.20 28.21} Speer, Wade Edward, William1.FTW (Compiled 1995-2000).
29. ↑ ^{29.00 29.01 29.02 29.03 29.04 29.05 29.06 29.07 29.08 29.09 29.10 29.11 29.12 29.13 29.14 29.15} Online World Wide Web, alice valerie spruiell-al.ged.
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31. ↑ Speer, Daniel Norwood, Speer, Daniel Norwood to Speer, Letter, Feb 19, 1872 (Feb 19, 1872 letter from Daniel N. Speer of GA to Alexander Mi (2).

    The location given is "near the town of Stebaul, County Antrim,
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32. ↑ Speer, William, Jr., Speer, William, Jr., Family Bible (Philadelphia: William W. Woodward; 1816; in possession of William Arthur Speer, Jr,.
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35. ↑ Holloway, Patsy, Holloway, Patsy to Speer Email 1998 (1998; email messages from Holloway of Kinston, TN to WE Speer of Marion, NC).
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38. ↑ ^38.0 38.1 Maddox, Joseph T. and Mary Carter, SC Revolutionary Soliders, Sailers, Patriots... (Albany, GA: Georgia Pioneers Publications, 1976, v. I).
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47. ↑ Speer, John Fleetwood, Dr., Speer, John Fleetwooe, Dr. to Speer, Letter, 1986 (1986 letter from Jon Fleetwood of Anderson, SC to Barry Wayn
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48. ↑ ^48.0 48.1 Orville A. Park Harry S. Strozier, editor, Speer, Emory, GA Bar Association 36, 1919 (Published by Georgia Bar Association question , no co.
49. ↑ Brown, Samuella S., Brown, Samuella S., "Speer" (in: Abbeville County Family History, Abbeville, SC; Carroll, J. Greg, ed.; 1979)
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50. ↑ National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Patriot Index (Washington, D.C., Diamond Jubilee Adminstration, DAR, 1966).
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58. ↑ Young, W.P, Old Ninety-Six and Abbeville District Wills and Books (Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1977)
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