Splawn - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: SPLAWN George Pinkney 1870-1930

lensie_1 — 2013-06-07 15:07:06Z

This is my mother(Beulah Splawn Talley Quinn)father. If anyone has any information about the family, please post it here.

Re: African-Ameican Splawns

sharlet22 — 2013-02-26 21:12:25Z

Virginia,
So, so, so very kind of you to provide this help for me. I want you to know that I am very grateful to you. I will follow up on the leads you've suggested and let you know if I find anything. And, of course, I look forward to hearing anything you discover, or any other suggestions you make.
Thanks again, I will be in touch.

Charlotte

Re: African-Ameican Splawns

VG999 — 2013-02-26 17:53:52Z

hi Charlotte:
I looked at the 1870 census entry that you mention.

Everybody is listed as being born in Virginia.

So my first line of Search was Slave owners in Virginia named Splawn. Did not find any in either 1860 or 1850. In fact there were very few slave owners named Splawn in either census if I located them all.

The North Carolina Splawn Slave owners did not live anywhere close to the VA state line (lived along the NC/SC state line.)

Occasionally, but not always, freed slaves took the surname of their previous owner.

There is a possibly that they were free persons of color.

So since that didn't work, the next item will be to locate the family in all the census following 1870. See if they always claimed to be born in Virginia.

Note that information in the census is only as good as the person giving it and the person writing it down. It may or may not be correct.

As I have time I'll look for other avenues for you.

While I have done some African-American research, I have not done a lot and virtually none before 1870.

I believe the University of South Florida, here in Tampa has an online database for African-American research and that there is one also based around Charleston, SC. These databases are not specific to the location where they are located.

Here's one: http://www.africanamericanancestors.org/;
Another one: http://uncg.libguides.com/afs;
U South Florida: http://www.africanaheritage.com/index.asp;
Magnolia Plantation, SC: http://www.lowcountryafricana.com/;
(don't include the colons when you copy.)
The above web sites will help you understand what may be available to help you.

More later.

Virginia Splawn Green

Re: African-Ameican Splawns

sharlet22 — 2013-02-25 16:56:45Z

Hi,
You responded to a message about being a member of the Splawn family of African descent who live in Spartansburg, SC. I was just too overwhelmed to follow up when you originally responded back in 2010. If you are interested in sharing information with me regarding the Splawns please email me. Thank you so much for any consideration you are willing to provide.
Charlotte

Re: African-Ameican Splawns

sharlet22 — 2013-02-25 16:53:10Z

Hi Virginia,
Thank you so much for responding to my message.
In answer to your question, I am searching for my grandfather, Lee Splawn, born about 1871. I've learned through research that he and his parents were born in Virginia; he shows up in Harrisburg, PA around 1892, living with a fellow native of Virginia. So that's my time frame. I did locate one African American family in Virginia in the 1870 census, but since he was born in 1871, he was not listed. Also, the mother's name was different than his mother's name.
Well, Virginia, any guidance you can provide, I will appreciate very much.
Once again, thank you very much for your interest.
Charlotte Splawn Glover

Re: African-Ameican Splawns

VG999 — 2013-02-24 01:50:34Z

hi Charlotte:
I am a "white" Splawn and have done quite a bit of research on them but very little on the African-American Splawns.

You haven't included a time frame which might help.

However, the Splawns that I know about are a South and North Carolina family. The first known one came into Wilmington, NC about 1740 or so.

And that family was in South Carolina by 1763. The records are sparse so it's hard to trace the family between 1783 and 1800.

This is known: one group moved apparently from South Carolina to Rutherford County, NC - some to the area that is present day Rutherford County and my ancestors to present day Polk County. From this group, members headed across TN, to AR, MO, and eventually ended up in the state of Washington.

Others went from South Carolina south westward and may be found in GA, Al, TX, etc.

There were African Americans named Splawn in Polk County census 1870 and after. I know that there were a few families in and around Asheville, NC in the last 40 years.

There are a fairly large representation of Splawns in Spartanburg County and perhaps Cherokee County; I don't know about Greenville.

I have not had occasion to search VA and PA and therefore can't comment on either white or black families in that area.

If you have some dates, even approximate ones, I may be able to make some suggestions for places to look.

Virginia Splawn Green

Re: William and Jane Waldrope Splawn

dexlovett_1 — 2013-01-21 01:47:52Z

Thanks for responding. Yes, I have dealt with the confusion you speak of and it continues to cloud the research. Any information you might have would be greatly appreciated.
My email address is: dexlovett@gmail.com

Thanks for your help.

Dexter

Re: William and Jane Waldrope Splawn

VG999 — 2013-01-19 01:30:37Z

I am not a descendant of this couple, but I do have some information on them.
They are often confused with another William Splawn who married another Jane Waldrop/e.
I'll be happy to share what I know.
Virginia Green

Re: Unmarried Martha "Mattie" Splawn

VG999 — 2013-01-19 01:13:10Z

Can you provide some dates?
Do you know her birth and death dates?
Parents and/or siblings?
What were her sons' names?
I'm researching the Polk County Splawns but Polk was once part of Rutherford County and apparently the families are related, don't know how yet.

SPLAWN Ovella 1926 2006

t42NewHope_WoodCoTX — 2012-11-04 02:49:07Z

SPLAWN Ovella 1926 2006

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Susan Splawn from SC

SHUNT298 — 2012-07-22 16:01:13Z

Susan Splawn was my grandmother . She married John Hawkins in SC . Had children Daisy , Annie , Posey , Barry and my father Sidney Hawkins .

Re: African-Ameican Splawns

sharlet22 — 2012-05-06 21:58:24Z

Re: SPLAWN, Charles T. in Oregon

PHBADave — 2012-02-26 23:56:11Z

Hello. I've been working on my Splawn members in Ore., Wa and probably Idaho too for some time. I have nothing on Charles T. Splawn but considering his dob I wonder where he was born and who his parents were, very much. Strangely, I did not have this name in my index of so many Splawn members..Mary Splawn was my g gr grandmother who lived vicinity of Brownsville, Linn Co. Oregon. Many of my early pioneer resident (of Oregon) Splawn members left Linn county Oregon and move out and away...this included Bethena Splawn, Andrew Jackson Splawn (the author). I Would appreciate you keeping an open eye for Splawn members as you research other Splawn members. A good researcher on Splawn is Brenda Ab-something something close of babplan will show on her posting(s)-- so you'll notice her in the message boards and she's very informed and a good researcher, too.

Re: Isaac Splawn and Elizabeth Wood Splawn

jwooderson42 — 2011-11-07 18:34:45Z

I am researching Richard Wooderson, Jr., a child of Richard Wooderson, Sr. & Sebina Splawn. Do you have information on the Richard Wooderson, Sr., please?
Judith Wooderson

Re: Splawn-Green

knsmmrs — 2011-06-23 22:12:47Z

i believe your info is correct

Re: Splawn-Green

knsmmrs — 2011-06-23 22:10:42Z

here's the info i have
I don't know if this will help on your search for this Splawn family for your friend, but will give you this information. Did your Luther Splawn live in Okfuskee Co., Oklahoma. If so, this might be the right family.

James Splawn, originally from Rutherford Co., N.C., son of Edward Pinckney Splawn and Priscilla Jane King, had a daugther Lula, born around 1891/92 from his first marriage. In the 1900 Census of Tarrant Co., Texas you will find James and his daughter Lula living with his parents-census states he is a widower. James, then, is later found in Okfuskee Co., Oklahoma re-married with more children, the youngest being Luther E. Luther was born, according to SS records, 7 July 1918 and died 5 Feb. 1998, probably in Pottawahtomie Co., Oklahoma. There is a WWII Military Record for this Luther E. Splawn. He enlisted in the US Army on 27 Feb. 1942 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The race on the military record states: American Indian. Record states Luther is married at time of service. There were a number of brothers and sisters in Luther's family. You will find James and Bessie and Luther along with his siblings on the 1910 and 1920 Census of Okfuskee Co., Oklahoma. As stated previously, Lula with her father James are found in Tarrant Co., Texas census in 1900; she is not with her half-brother and sisters in 1910 or 1920 census; she has probably married by that time. I hope this information proves helpful in some way to you. Brenda

Re: Splawn-Green

knsmmrs — 2011-06-23 22:09:15Z

my tree shows ada splawn green b1881-d1975 azle,tx married joseph green.
the other names i have no info on

Re: SPLAWN Hall J and Ollie D

6goodwin — 2010-11-15 19:13:54Z

Ollie Dora (Garner) Splawn was my Great Grandpa Ballard Alburn Garner's sister.

Ollie's Father was:
John Jefferson Garner
Born: April 1850 Alabama
Died: 1920>
His Parents born in: Alabama

Ollie's Mother was:
Malinda Green Bolton
Born: February 1861 Tennessee
Died: Between 1900 – 1910
Her Parents born in: Tennessee

My mother has lots of information on the Garner side of the family we could share with others.

Ballard married Polly Permilla Ann Potter who's parents were James Travis Potter (TX) and Ellen Barnum (AK).

Denise A. Goodwin
6goodwin@gte.net

Re: African-Ameican Splawns

sharlet22 — 2010-10-15 21:54:53Z

I was stunned to read your response...I don't know if we will be able to make the connection or not, but I am just overwhelmed right now to think someone is out there who could be a link to my past. Thank you.

Re: African-Ameican Splawns

amesWSplawn138 — 2010-10-15 18:18:50Z

I am a decendant of the Black Splawns from that area.

Re: African-Ameican Splawns

sharlet22 — 2010-09-27 20:05:19Z

Hi,
First of all, thank you so much, for your response to my post. It's nice to receive an answer.

I do not know of any ties we have to that area, however, that family could be a branch of the Splawn's I am researching, for all I know. I mean, you never know in what direction family members migrated.

Could you tell me how I could contact them or could you have a family member contact me?

Re: African-Ameican Splawns

Tiarewhite1 — 2010-09-12 06:10:37Z

Hi there,

I know a large African American Splawn family that is from The Spartanburg south Carolina area. Do your people have any connection to that area?

Re: Ruby Splawn

sharlet22 — 2010-08-10 14:08:06Z

I do not know of your grandmother Ruby, but am interested in your post because my grandfather Lee Splawn, was born in Virginia and I can find no information about Virginia Splawns. Do you have any info regarding Splawns living in that area? I would truly appreciate anything you can share. Thank you.

Re: splawn family in washington state

lindel09 — 2010-03-09 01:54:18Z

Check the Washington State Digital Archives online. There are lots of Splawns listed. Just search for the last name.
http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/

SPLAWN Minnie Belle 1871-1935

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-16 11:34:50Z

SPLAWN Minnie Belle 1871-1935

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SPLAWN George Pinkney 1870-1930

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-16 11:34:36Z

SPLAWN George Pinkney 1870-1930

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QUINN Beulah E SPLAWN TALLEY 1898-1946

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-16 11:34:21Z

QUINN Beulah E SPLAWN TALLEY 1898-1946

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SPLAWN Walter L 1891-1945

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-03 23:22:56Z

SPLAWN Walter L 1891-1945

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African-Ameican Splawns

sharlet22 — 2010-01-29 22:13:19Z

I am looking for a family line of Splawn's who came to Pennsylvania from Virginia. The names are Lee Splawn and he had a brother who moved to Washington DC and worked for the railroad as a porter, I think. Thank you for looking at this post and for any direction or feedback you can provide.

SPLAWN William R Bill 1919-1976

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-16 02:52:12Z

SPLAWN William R Bill 1919-1976

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SPLAWN Mary Catherine 1861-1939

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-28 23:51:29Z

SPLAWN Mary Catherine 1861-1939

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,049 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Unmarried Martha "Mattie" Splawn

June_Splawn — 2009-06-06 20:26:12Z

Her family is aware that she never married but had 3 sons with an 100% cherokee indian. She lived in Rutherfordton north carolina. No one can remember his name just that he came to visit often and always brought fresh caught fish for them to eat.does anyone have any ideas of his name or where i can look to find this information

SPLAWN Johnsey 1882 1928 gone but not forgotten

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-03-23 00:28:03Z

SPLAWN Johnsey 1882 1928 gone but not forgotten

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SPLAWN Eppie 1886 1967 gone but not forgotten

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-03-23 00:27:40Z

SPLAWN Eppie 1886 1967 gone but not forgotten

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Elm Branch Cemetery, Bardwell, Ellis Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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SPLAWN Ross Jordan 1911 1935 Texas f 2c US Navy

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-03-23 00:27:28Z

SPLAWN Ross Jordan 1911 1935 Texas f 2c US Navy

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SPLAWN Edith 1891 1973 at rest

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-03-23 00:27:07Z

SPLAWN Edith 1891 1973 at rest

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SPLAWN John 1871 1962 at rest

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-03-23 00:26:55Z

SPLAWN John 1871 1962 at rest

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SPLAWN Frankie SEABOALT 1909 1930 mother

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-03-22 23:08:15Z

SPLAWN Frankie SEABOALT 1909 1930 mother

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SPLAWN Hallie Mae 1917 1961

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-02-08 14:14:36Z

SPLAWN Hallie Mae 1917 1961

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SPLAWN Mary Alice and Calvin Leon

t42NormanIOOF — 2009-01-27 18:18:05Z

SPLAWN Mary Alice and Calvin Leon

SPLAWN Calvin Leon 1925-1998

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SPLAWN Ethel V 1899 1987

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-12-22 03:52:45Z

SPLAWN Ethel V 1899 1987

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SPLAWN Illie P 1898 1974

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-12-22 03:52:25Z

SPLAWN Illie P 1898 1974

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SPLAWN Joseph D and Mary K

t42Moore — 2008-12-02 12:41:43Z

SPLAWN Joseph D and Mary K

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SPLAWN Hall J and Ollie D

t42Moore — 2008-12-02 12:41:27Z

SPLAWN Hall J and Ollie D

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SPLAWN Dorothy L 1925-1995

t42Moore — 2008-12-02 12:41:04Z

SPLAWN Dorothy L 1925-1995

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SPLAWN Myron W 1922-1995

t42Moore — 2008-12-02 12:40:27Z

SPLAWN Myron W 1922-1995

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SPLAWN Georgia F I can only imagine

t42swisher_dencotx — 2008-10-08 11:58:23Z

SPLAWN Georgia F I can only imagine

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SPLAWN Delman H 1937 2003 I can only imagine

t42swisher_dencotx — 2008-10-08 11:58:12Z

SPLAWN Delman H 1937 2003 I can only imagine

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Re: Missouri Splawn's

jmfarney — 2008-01-20 04:13:52Z

Hello,

I am a descendant of Missouri Splawn's; William David Splawn has a brother James L Splawn and a sister Nancy J Splawn - I have a photo of the three of them. Could this be the same as your James L Splawn?

~ Janice

Elizabeth Splawn

tracibump14 — 2007-06-09 02:17:26Z

I am looking into a connection between Elizabeth with John Hixson residing in Texas and haveing a son Delbert Odell, Oct 1914. Any connections anyone? Thanks for checking!!!