Thomas Garvin

According to 1800 Census of Pendleton District, SC:

"456. Jeremiah Field - 10010-00010-02

Jeremiah purchased 23 May 1880 of John Thomas, land on"Eastitoe Creek of Keowee," a grant of 811 acres was issued 1 Dec.1832 to Jeremiah Field and Frederick N. Garvin on Devils Fork ofKeowee River; Garvin's interest was sold 27 Jan. 1859 to Thomas J.Keith, son of William L. Keith, by John B. Clayton, assignee of ThomasD. Garvin of Pickens."

According to unsourced notes:

-James along with his brother Thomas bought a brown cow, a featherbed, and miscellaneous furniture from William Thompson on November 10,1809 for a total of $41.25.

-James was an executor over William Broughton's estate; as well aswitness along with his borther, Thomas, on the will on November 5,1804.

-Thomas owned 1,030 acres of land on Laurel Fork of Keowee River and350 acres of land on Mile Creek of Keowee River; which was left to hischildren.

According to a photocopy of a letter signed F.N. Garvin:

"To W E Holcombe, Esq

Ordinary of Pickens District

The undersigned admin of the estate of Thomas Garvin decsd.petitions your court for a final settlement of said estate to behad as the law directs:

The following are the heirs.

F.N. Garvin "your petitioner"

Samuel Smith and wife Betsy

Thomas D. Garvin

Samuel Parsons and wife Matilda

Robt Johnson and wife Ferdelia

Green S. Garvin

E W Merrit and wife Ann

James H. Evatt and wife Marilda

Pickens CHSC Jauy 7th 1861

F.N. Garvin

According to Era Davis' book, Thomas died of dropsy.