James Henry Tindall
1773 - 1828 

According to the 1820 Census of Sumter District, South Carolina, James Tindall was born between 1775 and 1794.  There were two males born between 1804 and 1810 and three males born between 1810 and 1820.  There was one female (probably Mary) born between 1775 and 1794.  There was one female born between 1794 and 1804, one female born between 1804 and 1810, and three females born between 1810 and 1820.  According to the census James owned five slaves.

James died prior to February 2, 1829, the date that the Administration of his estate was file in the Sumter County Court House.  The administrators were Mary Tindall and James H. Tindall.  According to the appraisal, James owned about 800 acres situated on the waters of the Santee at Jack's Creek in Clarendon County.

According to the 1830 Census of Sumter District, South Carolina, the family of James Tindall consisted of one female born between 1780 and 1790, one male and one female born between 1800 and 1810, two males born between 1810 and 1815, two males born between 1815 and 1820, one female born between 1820 and 1825, and two females born between 1825 and 1830.  The census indicates that there were 25 slaves.

According to the 1840 Census of Sumter District, South Carolina, Mary was the head of the house hold and was born between 1780 and 1790.  There were two other females in the house.  One was born between 1820 and 1825.  The other was born between 1825 and 1830.  Mary had 23 slaves.  Fifteen people were employed in agriculture.

According to the 1850 Census of Horry District, a Mary Tindall, age 66, was living with J. W. Tindall, age 38.  According to the census, Mary was a farmer and her real estate was valued at $200.00.  All were born in South Carolina.  It appears that Mary died sometime after 1850.

  Issue:

1.  James Henry Tindall was born in South Carolina in 1806 and died on November 22, 1886.  He married Sarah Allen (1816-1905).  Sarah was the daughter of Sarah and Ezra Allen who died on October 21, 1842.  Sarah and James Tindall are buried in the Baptist Cemetery in Summerton, South Carolina.

2.  Elizabeth Tindall was born in South Carolina on February 17, 1808.  On February 29, 1837, she married Levy Frances Rhame (1798-1873).  Levy had previously been married to Elizabeth M. Wells (1810-1836).  According to the 1860 Census, Elizabeth and Levy were living in Clarendon District, South Carolina.  According to the census, Levy was a farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $2,000.  Elizabeth (Tindall) Rhame and Levy are buried in the cemetery at Calvary Baptist Church. Elizabeth died on January 26, 1875.

3.  John W. Tindall was born about 1810 and died sometime after October 24, 1843. He married Eliza E. (her last name has not been recovered).  He moved to Williamsburg District, South Carolina.

4.  Samuel S. Tindall was born about 1811.  From the census records it appears that his wife's first name was either Camilla or Camellia.

5.  Henry Fox Tindall was born in Clarendon County, South Carolina, on March 24, 1813, and died in Clarendon County, South Carolina, on November 15, 1874.  In 1837, Henry married (first) Margaret Allen and on December 29, 1842, he married (second) Martha Mary Rhame (1826-1919).  Martha and Henry are buried in the cemetery at Calvary Baptist Church.

6.  Andrew Jackson Tindall was born on February 19, 1815, and died on June 24, 1901.  He married Elizabeth A.  Harvin (1818-1902).  They are buried in the Manning Cemetery in Manning, South Carolina.

7.  Rebecca Tindall was born in South Carolina about 1817.  She married (first) Henry Sourhaver and around 1838, she married (second) Hugh F. Touchberry.  According to the 1860 Census, Rebecca and Hugh were living in Clarendon District, South Carolina.  According to the census, Hugh was a farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $2,000.

8.  Ann Scott Tindall was born On December 22, 1818, and died on February 9, 1902.  She married Charles R. Harvin (1815-1867).  They are buried in the Manning Cemetery.

9.  Temperance J. Tindall was born on September 24, 1823.  She married Matthew Henry Connors (1819- 1882).  For ten years, Temperance was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  Temperance died on September 21, 1849.  She and her husband are buried in Connors Cemetery in Clarendon County, South Carolina.

10.  Agnes F. Tindall was born on July 6, 1827.  On February 14, 1844, Agnes married Washington Allen (1821-1909).

According to the 1860 Census of Sumter District, Washington Allen lived with his family in the Bradford Springs area.  Washington was a farmer.  His real estate was valued at $2,000.00 and his personal property was valued at $25,000.00.  Agnes died on February 4, 1910.  She and Washington are buried in the cemetery at High Hills Baptist Church in Sumter, South Carolina.

Published sources:

The Cemeteries of Old Sumter District, Vol. II, compiled by volunteers of the Sumter Genealogical Society, 1991.

Cyclopedia of Eminent & Representative Men of the Carolina, Volume I.

Lineage Charts, Volume IV, compiled by South Carolina Genealogical Society.

Men of Mark in South Carolina, Volume III, by J. C. Hemphhill.

Sumter District, by Jainie Revill, 1968. 

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