William Hollis, Sr., born Feb 16, 1750 (DOB per Revolutionary War pension application) in Fairfax, Virginia; died Aft. April 2, 1836 in Autauga, Alabama.
Parents:
James Hollis, Sr b. 1730 m. Sarah Hall
Children: (The following are listed as William Hollis Jrs’ heirs on his estate – listed as brothers and sisters – so children of William Hollis Sr.):
i. Catherine Hollis was born BEF 1800, and died UNKNOWN. (listed as sister to William Hollis Jr on his estate – confirmed)
ii. Rebecca Hollis was born BEF 1800, and died UNKNOWN. (listed as sister to William Hollis Jr on his estate – confirmed)
iii. Susannah Ivy Hollis was born BEF 1800, and died UNKNOWN. She married Unknown Ivey. He died UNKNOWN. (listed as sister to William Hollis Jr on his estate – confirmed)
iv. Reuben Hollis was born BET 1779 AND 1885 in South Carolina, and died AFT 1870 in Kemper County, Miss.. He married Mary (Hollis). She was born 1782 in South Carolina, and died UNKNOWN in Possibly in Mississippi. (listed as brother to William Hollis Jr on his estate – confirmed)
v. William Hollis Jr was born ABT 1778, and died UNKNOWN in 1821. (his estate papers in 1821 confirm that William Hollis is his father)
vi. Samuel Hollis was born ABT 1780 in South Carolina, and died 1857 in Union parish Louisiana. He married Wincy BEF 1828. She was born 1800 in North Carolina, and died UNKNOWN. (listed as brother to William Hollis Jr on his estate – confirmed)
vii. Isaiah Hollis was born 13 DEC 1795 in So. Carolina, and died 9 JAN 1879 in Shelby Co. Ala. (listed as brother to William Hollis Jr on his estate – confirmed)
viii. Gideon Hollis was born ABT 1807 in So. Carolina, and died 17 JAN 1886 in Marion Lousiana. He married Louisa S. [Hollis]. She was born 7 JUN 1812 in So. Carolina, and died 11 JUN 1867 in Marion Lousiana. (listed as brother to William Hollis Jr on his estate – confirmed)
ix. Winn Hollis was born BEF 1800, and died UNKNOWN. (not confirmed yet)
Siblings:
William Hollis, Sr., born Abt. 1750 in Fairfax, Virginia; died Aft. February 16, 1833 in Autauga, Alabama; (confirmed in mother’s probate)
James Hollis, Jr (confirmed in mother’s probate)
Benjamin Hollis born bet. 1764 and 1775 (confirmed in mother’s probate)
Littleton Hollis (confirmed in mother’s probate)
Elizabeth Hollis (confirmed in mother’s probate)
Rhoda Hollis (confirmed in mother’s probate)
Nancy Hollis (confirmed in mother’s probate)
Burrell Hollis, born Bet. 1770 – 1780; died 1835; married Elizabeth. (confirmed in mother’s probate)
Samuel Hollis, born 1775 in Fairfield, South Carolina12; died January 23, 1794 (confirmed in mother’s probate)
Likely siblings: (The following two names are listed on Sarah Hollis’ probate papers as her “heirs” receiving an equal share as her other children in probate. This likely means that James Hollis Sr and Sarah Hollis had their own children named John and Moses. These would appear to be a different set of John and Moses Hollis than Moses Hollis and Catherine Hollis’ children – so look for two different John and Moses about the same age as they are cousins likely living nearby or living in the same areas).
FACTS and EVENTS:
In 1790 James Hollis, Moses Hollis, William Hollis, John Hollis, Elijah Hollis and Edward Hollis all showed up on their own individual homes in the 1790 US Census. All but Edward Hollis were in Fairfield Co, SC. Edward was in Richland Co, SC – which is adjacent to Fairfied Co – just south of it.
1790 James Hollis US Census Fairfield Co SC
Name: James Hollis
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 16: 3
Free White Persons – Males – 16 and over: 2
Free White Persons – Females: 4
Number of Household Members: 9
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1790 Edward Hollis US Census Richland Co SC (adjacent to Fairfield Co, SC – just south)
Name: Edward Holliss
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Richland, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 16: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females: 2
Number of All Other Free Persons: 5
Number of Household Members: 9
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1790 John Hollis in US Census Fairfield Co, SC
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 16: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females: 4
Number of Household Members: 6
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Name: Elijah Hollis
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 16: 3
Free White Persons – Males – 16 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females: 1
Number of Household Members: 5
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Name: Moses Hollis
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 16: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 16 and over: 4
Free White Persons – Females: 2
Number of Slaves : 4
Number of Household Members: 12
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1790 US Census: Name: William Hollis
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 16 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Males – Under 16: 1
Free White Persons – Females: 4
Number of Household Members: 6
The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Fairfield, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 149; Family History Library Film: 0568151
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Listed closely together in the 1790 Census in Fairfield County, SC are Moses Hollis, Elijah Hollis, James Hollis, William Hollis, Daniel Gowin, Henry Gowin, Alexr. Gowin, and John Hall.
1794 Moses Hollis Sr’s probate loose ppw 7 inventory sale showed the following buyers at his estate: John Hollis, Elijah Hollis, Littleton Isbell, Wm Evins, James Hollis,Berryman Hollis, Peter Patterson, Thomas Hughs, Burrel Gibson, Dix Tidwell, Lemuel Owen, Jesse Gladden, Hugh Brown, Moses Hollis, Rosannah Hollis, George Lott, John Turner, Edmond Tidwell, Limery Strange, Lemon Tidwell, Charles Johnston, Isaac Reynolds, John Mcliled, Austin Peay, William Hollis, John Gladden, Abraham Gibson, Naze Whetted, Joseph Goodrum, and Sterling Tidwell.
In 1800, there were several Hollis families living in the Fairfield County, SC area:
Name: James Hollis Sr
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1 (b. before 1755)
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over: 1 (b. before 1755)
Number of Household Members Under 16: 1
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 7
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Name: James Hollis, Jr
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Males -10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1 (b. betw. 1756-1774)
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1 (b. betw. 1756-1774)
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 6
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Name: William Hollis
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 3
Free White Persons – Males -10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1 (b. betw. 1756-1774)
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1 (b. betw. 1775-1784)
Number of Slaves: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 6
Number of Household Members Over 25: 1
Number of Household Members: 9
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Name: Moses Hollis Jr
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1 (b. betw. 1775-1784)
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1 (b. betw. 1775-1784)
Number of Household Members Under 16: 4
Number of Household Members: 6
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Name: Moses Hollis
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1 (b. betw. 1756-1774)
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1 (b. betw. 1775-1784)
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over: 1 (b. before 1755)
Number of Slaves: 4
Number of Household Members Under 16: 2
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 9
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Name: John Hollis
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Males -10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1 (b. before 1755)
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 4
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1 (b. betw. 1756-1774)
Number of Slaves: 3
Number of Household Members Under 16: 8
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 13
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Name: Elijah Hollis
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males -10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1 (b. betw. 1756-1774)
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1 (b. betw. 1756-1774)
Number of Household Members Under 16: 2
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 6
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Name: Burrell Hollis
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1 (b. betw. 1756-1774)
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1 (b. betw. 1775-1784)
Number of Household Members Under 16: 1
Number of Household Members Over 25: 1
Number of Household Members: 3
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Name: Berryman Hollis
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1 (b. betw. 1756-1774)
Number of Slaves: 4
Number of Household Members Over 25: 1
Number of Household Members: 5
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Name: Elizabeth Hollis
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males -10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over: 1 (b. before 1755)
Number of Household Members Under 16: 1
Number of Household Members Over 25: 1
Number of Household Members: 3
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March 4, 1800, Benjamin Hollis proves up a deed for William Hollis who had purchased 100 acres of land from Gideon Whittehead (or Gideon Whitted) of Chester County, SC. He indicated in the deed that the land was for Samuel Hollis, son of William Hollis. The land was along the wouth fork of the Little River bounded by George Evans land, John Lee’s land, Joseph Reynolds’? land, and along Kirkley’s land, and along Stephen Titshew’s? line.
The land was originally granted to Thomas Hill on January 2, 1788. (The deed’s first page is very difficult to read towards the bottom – see below).
The fact that William Hollis purchased this land on behalf of his son Samuel Hollis gives at least some evidence that his year of birth was probably fairly close to 1780. At 20 years old, he is old enough to be married and have his own children, and likely needs his own house and land for his young family, but if he is under-age (under 21 years old) he is considered a minor and too young to legally make a contract for a deed. It would make sense that his father, William Hollis, purchased the land for him in this situation.
This Samuel Hollis (son of William Hollis) having a year of birth around 1780 makes it a bit confusing, as his uncle Samuel Hollis has a year of birth estimated to be about 1775. So they will be very close in age, and it may be easy to confuse their documentation. (Will need to confirm my theory of Samuel’s age above with other documents if available).
In 1802, buyers at James Hollis Sr’s estate are:
Sarah Hollis (his wife/widow), Benjamin Hollis (son), James Hollis (son), Littleton Hollis (son), Burrel Hollis (son), William Hollis (son)
1802 Jan 20, James Hollis estate loose ppw 1 cover
1802 James Hollis loose ppw 1 cover marked snip
1802 Jan 20 James Hollis loose ppw 3 administrative orders and appraise orders listed Sarah Hollis and Burrell Hollis as Administrators of James Hollis‘ estate. The appraisal order was addressed to John Stark, Jesse Havis, James Harvey, John Harvey and John Tidwell Sr. Fairfield District, South Carolina.
1802 01Jan 20 James Hollis loose ppw 3 admin orders and appraise orders marked snip
1802 Jan 20 Sarah Hollis, Burrell Hollis, John Dunlap, and William Hollis posted bond on James Hollis‘ estate in Fairfield Dist, SC.
1802 01Jan 20 James Hollis loose ppw 3 probate bond marked snip
1802 Jan 20 the Fairfield District court ordered Sarah Hollis and Burrell Hollis to sell the property of James Hollis’ estate.
1802 01Jan 20 James Hollis loose ppw 5 sale order marked snip
1802 Jan 20 Sary (Sarah) Hollis and Burwell (Burrell) Hollis received Letters of Administration on James Hollis‘ estate in Fairfield Dist, SC.
1802 01Jan 20 James Hollis probate 4 admin order marked snip
1802 01Jan 20 James Hollis probate 5 admin order marked snip
1802 Jan 20 the Fairfield District court issued a Warrant of Appraisement directed to Sarah Hollis and Burwell Hollis regarding the estate of James Hollis, deceased.
1802 01Jan 20 James Hollis probate 6 appraise order marked snip
1802 Jan 20 the Fairfield Dist Ct addressed appraisers John Hall, Jesse Havis, James Harvey, John Harvey, and John Tidwell Senior to appraise the estate of James Hollis.
1802 01Jan 20 James Hollis probate 7 appraise order marked snip
1802 Jan 20 the Fairfield Dist Ct issued An Order of Sale to Sarah Hollis and Burwell Hollis regarding the estate of James Hollis, decd.
1802 01Jan 20 James Hollis probate 7 sale order 1 marked snip
1802 01Jan 20 James Hollis probate 7 sale order 2 marked snip
1802 Jan 20 Sary Hollis, Burwell Hollis, John Dunlap, and William Hollis posted an Administrative Bond on James Hollis, decd’s estate in Fairfield District, South Carolina.
1802 01Jan 20 James Hollis probate 8 admin bond 1 marked snip
1802 01Jan 20 James Hollis probate 8 admin bond 2 and citation marked snip
1802 Jan 30 Jesse Havis, John Hall, and James Harvey filed a return on the appraisal of James Hollis’ estate in Fairfield District, SC.
1802 01Jan 30 James Hollis probate 1 inventory and appraise marked snip
1802 Jan 30 buyers at James Hollis Sr’s estate are noted as:
Sarah Hollis (his wife/widow), Benjamin Hollis (son), James Hollis (son), Littleton Hollis (son), Burrel Hollis (son), William Hollis (son), Thomas Hughes, James Barber, and Jesse Martin. The return is signed by Sarah Hollis and Burrell Hollis and filed in Fairfield Dist, SC.
1802 01Jan 30 James Hollis probate 2 sale marked snip
1802 02Feb 15 James Hollis estate sale in probate Fairfield Co SC marked snip
1802 Feb 15 Sarah Hollis Accounting on James Hollis’ estate shows money received from Thomas Hughes and Jesse Martin. Money paid to Henry Moore, Sheriff, and James Robertson, and Charles Martin, Esq. Filed in Fairfield Dist, SC.
1802 02Feb 15 James Hollis loose ppw 2 accounting marked snip
1802 Mar 9 James Hollis estate loose ppw 6 accounting showing pmt to Henry Moore.
1802 03Mar 9 James Hollis loose ppw 6 accounting 2 marked snip
1802 Dec 28 James Hollis estate loose ppw 5 letters admin orders with Sarah Hollis and Burrell Hollis as administrators.
1802 12Dec 28 James Hollis loose ppw 5 letters admin orders marked snip
1802 James Hollis estate loose ppw 4 Sarah Hollis, Burrell Hollis, and John Dunlap post administrative bond.
1802 James Hollis loose ppw 4 probate bond p2 marked snip
1804 Feb 28 James Hollis estate, loose ppw 6 accounting payments and receipts with Huch Smith, Nicholas Peas, Capt Hirocs? Clerk, Thomas Hughes, and Jesse Martin.
1804 02Feb 28 James Hollis loose ppw 6 accounting marked snip
Elijah Hollis, William Hollis, Burrell Hollis, and John Hollis all are on the same page, as well as Daniel Goings and Hugh Goings in the 1810 US Census in Fairfield Co, SC.
Name: Elijah Hollis
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 2
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 6
Name: William Hollis
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44 : 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 6
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 9
Name: Burrell Hollis
[Burrell Hollis]
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44 : 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 4
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 7
Name: John Hollis
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 3
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 3
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Numbers of Slaves: 4
Number of Household Members Under 16: 6
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 17
James Hollis and Hezekiah Goings are on the same page of the 1810 US Census in Fairfield Co, SC.
Name: James Hollis
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 1
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 6
In 1814, the court notes the heirs of Sarah Hollis (James Hollis’ widow) estate are:
John Hollis, James Hollis (Jr), Elizabeth Hollis, Burrell Hollis, Moses Hollis, Benjamin Hollis, Nancy Hollis, Roda Hollis, William Hollis, and Littleton Hollis.
1814 Nov 28 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 3 letters admin. Burrell Hollis as admin.
1814 Nov 28 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 3 letters admin marked snip
1814 Dec 1 Sarah Hollis decd estate, widow of James Hollis probate 4 citation return by Asa Bell.
1814 Dec 1 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 4 citation return marked snip
1814 Dec 13 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 2 order and sale
1814 Dec 13 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 2 order and sale marked snip
1814 Dec 13 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 3 admin bond
1814 Dec 13 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 3 admin bond marked snip
1814 Dec 13 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 5 sale order
1814 Dec 13 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 5 sale order marked snip
1814 Dec 30 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 1 Cover
1814 Dec 30 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 1 Cover marked snip
1815 Jan 5 & 19 Sarah Hollis estate, widow of James probate 2 sale
1815 Jan 19 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 2 sale marked snip
1815 Dec 9 James Hollis loose ppw 6 accounting
1815 Dec 9 James Hollis loose ppw 6 accounting 3 marked snip
1817 Apr 24 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 4 account
1817 Apr 24 Sarah Hollis widow of James probate 4 account marked snip
On February 11, 1819 Moses Knighten filed the following accounting with the Fairfield, South Carolina Court on Moses Hollis Jr’s estate. It indicated payments made out of the estate to William Owens, William Hollis, John Meredith, Thomas Huron, and William Watson.
The following Hollis households were noted in the 1820 US Census in Fairfield County, South Carolina:
Name: William Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Slaves – Males – Under 14: 2
Slaves – Females – Under 14: 5
Slaves – Females – 26 thru 44: 2
Foreigners not Naturalized: 3
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 3
Free White Persons – Under 16: 2
Free White Persons – Over 25: 4
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total Slaves: 9
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 17
Name: Benjamin Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons – Under 16: 4
Free White Persons – Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 8
Name: Burrel Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 3
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 5
Free White Persons – Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 10
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 10
Name: Elisabeth Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 4
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Slaves – Males – Under 14: 1
Slaves – Females – 14 thru 25: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 5
Free White Persons – Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total Slaves: 2
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 9
Name: John Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 3
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Slaves – Males – Under 14: 2
Slaves – Females – Under 14: 1
Slaves – Females – 14 thru 25: 2
Slaves – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 5
Free White Persons – Under 16: 4
Free White Persons – Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 10
Total Slaves: 6
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 16
Name: Mary Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Slaves – Males – Under 14: 2
Slaves – Males – 26 thru 44: 1
Slaves – Females – Under 14: 1
Slaves – Females – 14 thru 25: 1
Slaves – Females – 45 and over: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 5
Free White Persons – Under 16: 5
Free White Persons – Over 25: 1
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total Slaves: 6
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 14
Name: Elijah Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 1
Free White Persons – Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 3
Name: Elijah V Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 3
Free White Persons – Over 25: 1
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 5
Name: Isaak Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 4
Free White Persons – Over 25: 1
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 6
Name: Nancy Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 3
Free White Persons – Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 5
Name: Nancy Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 3
Free White Persons – Over 25: 1
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 5
Name: James Hollis
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Fairfield, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons – Under 16: 4
Free White Persons – Over 25: 3
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 8
On March 10, 1821, William Hollis Sr applied for Letters of Administration for William Hollis Jr in the Fairfield District, South Carolina.
On March 21, 1821, Reuben P Boulware administrator of William Hollis Jr’s estate, was ordered to sell estate property.
1821 Mar 10 William Hollis Jr estate citation
1821 Mar 10 William Hollis Jr estate citation marked snip
1821 Mar 18 William Hollis giving up letters admin to Reuben P Boulware
1821 Mar 18 William Hollis giving up letters admin to Reuben P Boulware loose ppw marked snip
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate admin bond
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate admin bond loose ppw marked snip
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate admin bond
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate admin bond marked snip
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate cover
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate cover marked snip
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate letters of admin
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate letters of admin 1 marked snip
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate letters of admin 2 marked snip
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate order appraise
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate order appraise loose ppw marked snip
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate order of sale
1821 Mar 21 William Hollis Jr estate order of sale marked snip
1821 Apr 21 William Hollis appraisal
1821 Apr 21 William Hollis appraisal marked snip
1821 Apr 21 William Hollis Jr appraisal return
1821 Apr 21 William Hollis Jr appraisal return loose ppw marked snip
1821 May 12 William Hollis sale
1821 May 12 William Hollis sale marked snip
1821 May 12 Wm Hollis Jr accounting
1821 May 12 Wm Hollis Jr accounting marked snip
1821 to 1823 accounting Wm Hollis Jr recpts
1821 to 1823 accounting Wm Hollis Jr recpts loose ppw marked snip
1825 Aug 8 William Hollis Jr estate accounting
1825 Aug 8 William Hollis Jr estate accounting 1 marked snip
1825 Aug 8 William Hollis Jr estate accounting
1825 Aug 8 William Hollis Jr estate accounting 2 marked snip
1825 Aug 8 Wm Hollis Jr accounting receipt
1825 Aug 8 Wm Hollis Jr accounting receipt loose ppw marked snip
1825 undated Wm Hollis Jr estate receipt
1825 undated Wm Hollis Jr estate receipt loose ppw marked snip
1825 Aug 8 William Hollis Jr estate distribution filed in Fairfield District, South Carolina identifies his heirs. It appears he had no children when he died, as all his heirs are either his father, or brothers or sisters of William Hollis Jr. Through this accounting, we are able to confirm the identity of William Hollis Sr‘s children as: William Hollis Jr., Reubin Hollis, Samuel Hollis, Isiah Hollis, Gideon Hollis, Susannah Ivey Hollis, Catherine Hollis, and Rebekah Hollis.
1825 Aug 8 William Hollis Jr estate distribution loose ppw w heirs ID marked snip
Revolutionary War Pension application of William Hollis Sr S10845 fn31SC
State of Alabama Autauga County: SS
On this 12th day of February 1833, Personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the County Court, now sitting, William Hollis a resident of the State of Alabama in the County of Autauga, aged eighty-five years, the 16th of February [next?] who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
That he entered the service of the United States as a volunteer in the year 1777 in the State of South Carolina under the command of Captain Charles Lewis. That he was marched from Winnsborough to Orangeburg, (by way of Columbia) where he joined General Lacey’s Regiment where he united with the forces of General Sumpter [sic, Thomas Sumter]. That he served three months when he substituted in place of Edward Therington [?] for three months during which time he was marched to Stono & the Cowpens at the latter place he was in and engagement against the British & Tories commanded by Lord Cornwallis, Lord Rodden [sic, Lord Rawdon], Colonel Tarlton [sic, Banastre Tarleton] & others. That he remembers the names of General when who was wounded & was born from the field by Captain Thomas Baker. That he was marched from the Cowpens to Kings Mountain, and from thence back to Orangeburg where he was discharged. That he afterwards volunteered on many occasions, and was in many skirmishes during the revolution against the British & Tories. That he was wounded with a sword by Captain Isbel near Orangeburg. That he was one Tour with Colonel Cleveland on Broad River. That he was under the command of General Marion on the Pedee [River] when they killed twenty-three Tories. That he was in the Battle at Sullivan’s Island Enlisted by Captain Boykin. That he served his country as a soldier during the revolution at least four years. That he has no documentary evidence by which he can prove his services.
I do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Test S/ Henly Brown, Clerk S/ William Hollis
[Elijah Ivey, Lewis Tyns & Joseph Swan gave the standard supporting affidavit.]
State of Alabama Autauga County: On this second day of April 1836 personally appeared in open Court before Henly Brown Judge of the County Court of said County now sitting, William Hollis a resident of said County and State aged eighty-six years, who being 1st duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following amended declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the [act] of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated – he thinks in May 1776 he volunteered and went to Sullivan’s Island – Captains Marion & Boykin & Colonel Thompson [sic, William Thomson] commanded – and served at that place until it was taken by the British –When the Army retreated to Charleston – and that they afterwards retreated to Camden and served there under Colonel Lacey (afterwards General Lacey) after serving his tour of three months as a volunteer he served three months as substitute for Edward Thornton (or Thorington) and that he continued in the Army till the end of the War – States that he was taken prisoner at Cintilles [sic, Satilla River] when under Captain Wynn – by Burntfoot Brown and the Indians – and was marched 15 miles into the country under guard and was then set at liberty – that he was with Marion on several scouting parties – and that he was stationed at Orangeburg at the close of the War – that Lacey commanded him – and he further states that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively to the precise length of his service but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than five years – first three months at Sullivan’s Island & Charleston as above stated and afterwards three months as substitute – and afterwards a volunteer until the close of the war – it being not less than five years that he served and that he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
S/ William Hollis
[Veteran was pensioned at the rate of $20 per annum commencing March 4th, 1831, for 6 months service as a private in the South Carolina militia.]
Hollis William Rev War Pens App s10845_Page_1
Hollis William Rev War Pens App s10845_Page_2
Information below is from: (not sure of accuracy) : http://www.genealogy.com/forum/regional/states/topics/sc/18464/
2. William Hollis was born 1765 in Fairfax County, VA, and died AFT 1830 in Autauga, AL. He was the son of 4. James Hollis and 5. Sarah Hall.
3. Unknown died UNKNOWN.
Children of Unknown and William Hollis are:
i. Catherine Hollis was born BEF 1800, and died UNKNOWN.
ii. Rebecca Hollis was born BEF 1800, and died UNKNOWN.
iii. Susannah Hollis was born BEF 1800, and died UNKNOWN. She married Unknown Ivey. He died UNKNOWN.
1.iv. Reuben Hollis was born BET 1779 AND 1885 in South Carolina, and died AFT 1870 in Kemper County, Miss.. He married Mary (Hollis). She was born 1782 in South Carolina, and died UNKNOWN in Possibly in Mississippi.
v. William Jr. Hollis was born ABT 1785, and died UNKNOWN in 1821.
vi. Samuel Hollis was born ABT 1790 in South Carolina, and died 1857 in Union parish Louisiana. He married Wincy BEF 1828. She was born 1800 in North Carolina, and died UNKNOWN.
vii. Isaiah Hollis was born 13 DEC 1795 in So. Carolina, and died 9 JAN 1879 in Shelby Co. Ala..
viii. John Gideon Hollis was born ABT 1807 in So. Carolina, and died 17 JAN 1886 in Marion Lousiana. He married Louisa S. [Hollis]. She was born 7 JUN 1812 in So. Carolina, and died 11 JUN 1867 in Marion Lousiana.
ix. Winn Hollis was born BEF 1800, and died UNKNOWN.
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