Joseph Woodruff, Revolutionary War patriot, was born 1751, probably Surrey County, North Carolina (DAR records from Washington) died November 2, 1817, age 66 years, Spartanburg Dist., South Carolina. Married Ann Lindsey in 1774 also listed in DAR Patriot index. Ann Lindsey was born 1756 and died January 7, 1826 at 70 years of age. Joseph and Ann are buried in the old section of cemetery in Woodruff, South Carolina. The cemetery is part of the land he donated to the church. Record as follows: The act of incorporation of 1804 names the Bethel Baptist Church in the district of Spartanburg and under that name Joseph Woodruff conveyed to it on July 9, 1804 twelve and a half acres on a branch of Enoree River including the Old Former Bethel Meeting House. Dr. C. P. Woodruff added to the property in 1836. In 1846 and 1855 Woodruff contributed ten acres (Church Record). The oldest existing records date back to 1787 and read September 16, 1787 the Church of Christ on Jomey’s Creek members received to baptism. The first name listed Joseph Woodruff. He was one of the first deacons. Note: The church was later called Baptist. The town of Woodruff, South Carolina took its name from Joseph as he was one of the first settlers. He left a will, recorded December 18, 1817, Spartanburg Dist., South Carolina. This will can be found in Vol. 1, Book A, State Archives, Columbia, South Carolina. In his will he leaves to sons and daughters and wife, Ann:
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