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ID: I593 Name: Jehu Foster Marshall Surname: Marshall Given Name: Jehu Foster Sex: M Birth: 1817 in SC Death: 1862 in Manassas, VA _UID: 77AFB635C3A310409412EE756E7790F73C8A Note: from WC database upstate-sc From "Greenwood County Sketches", p.320-321: Samuel Marshall, son of Samuel and Mary Steen Marshall, was about five years old when the family came to South Carolina. In 1810 Samuel Marshall went to Charleston to study medicine under a distinguished physician, Dr. Warren Waldo. Marshal was licensed to practice in 1812 and located at White Hall plantation in Greenwood County (then Abbeville District). While Dr. Marshall was a successful physician, he became more widely known as a progressive planter, and about 1830, he abandoned medical practice for farming. He was quoted as saying that the way to succeed in farming was "to raise and manufacture everything for the support of the plantation and let your cotton money represent your net profit." He followed his own advice, growing practically all the food needed for people and livestock, having cotton and woolen clothes and even shoes made on the place. His cotton yield was reported as ranging from 800 to 1200 pounds an acre, and he had hundreds of acres planted in that crop. Price of cotton ranged from 25 to 35 cents a pound. At his death in 1861, Dr. Marshall owned 147 slaves and was one of five men in Abbeville District with more than 100 slaves at that time. Dr. Marshall built an elegant home, "Cedar Grove." The site is the southeast corner of the intersection of highway 221 and state highway 156. A few years after the Confederate War, the place of about 3,700 acres, was sold to the South Carolina Land Commission, an agency set up to aid former slaves in acquiring home sites on long terms at low interest. It was said that each family was "promised" 40 acres and a mule. The Cedar Grove plantation was divided into tracts of about 40 acres each and sold to former slaves. The section became known as "Promised Land." The grand plantation house was occupied by four or five families, but later burned. In 1815 Dr. Samuel Marshall had married Eliza Clopton Foster, 1797-1870, daughter of Jehu and Margaret Perrin Foster; eight children. Title: MARSHALL PLANTATION SITE Location: County: Marion City: Ocala Description: A short distance north of here stood the sugar plantation of Jehu Foster Marshall, established in 1855. At the start of the Civil War in 1861, Marshall was named a colonel in the Confederate Army and soon commanded one of General Wade Hampton's infantry units, the 1st South Carolina Rifles. Colonel Marshall was killed during the Second Battle of Manassas in August 1862. The plantation continued in operation under the supervision of his widow, Elizabeth Anne DeBruhl Marshall, until March 10, 1865, when Union troops staged a surprise raid. The Marshall Plantation and the sugar mill were burned to the ground. The raid was conducted by elements of the 3rdUnited States Colored Infantry ,led by the black Sergeant Major Henry James. The Ocala Home Guard pursued the Union force and during the running battle, two of the home guard members were killed. After crossing the Ocklawaha River, the raiders set fire to the bridge. Company H, 2nd Florida Cavalry, lead by Captain J.J. Dickinson, encamped at nearby Silver Springs, soon gave chase and succeeded in driving the Union troops into St. Augustine, and reclaiming all property seized during the raid. Change Date: 24 Feb 2009 at 00:00:00 Ancestry Hints for Jehu Foster Marshall     3 possible matches found on Ancestry.com Marriage 1 Elizabeth A DeBruhl b: 1827 in ,,SC Married: 1843

John S Wiley of Child & Wiley

Notice to Greenville and Columbia Rail Road Co. for listed script from estate of Jesse DeBruhl. 21 May 1871. On stationary of Child and Wiley, merchandise company in Columbia. John S. Wiley is announcing his guardianship of William Jesse DeBruhl. He is asking to exchange some bonds from Greenville and Columbia Rail Road. He is ready to settle estate. 31 May 1871. Richland Co., SC.

Dr Samuel Steen Marshall

Dr Samuel Steene Marshall
Birthdate:	April 10, 1789
Death:	Died March 14, 1861
Place of Burial:	Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery Greenville Greenville County South Carolina, USA
Immediate Family:	Son of Samuel Marshall and Mary Steen Marshall Husband of Eliza Clopton Foster Marshall Father of Capt Jehu Foster Marshall and Dr Joseph Warren Waldo Marshall Brother of Nancy Aiken; Isabella Marshall; Mary Ann Major; George Marshall; William Marshall and 5 others

Counterfeiting charge against Edward Cornwallis DeBruhl

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Letter from Samuel Spencer to Richard Caswell

Spencer, Samuel, 1734-1793

June 01, 1777

Volume 11, Pages 481-482

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JUDGE SAML. SPENCER TO GOV. CASWELL.

[From the Executive Letter Book.]

Halifax, 1st of June, 1777.

Sir:—
Inclosed herewith are sundry depositions of Edward Cornwallis Debruhl, now detained in Halifax gaol on suspicion of having been concerned in counterfeiting the current Bills of Credit of this State, taken before me on oath with the greatest secrecy that the nature of the matter would admit of. His offence was committed in the District of Edenton, and therefore not cognisable in the District of Halifax. It was likewise committed between the day of April and the ninth of May last, and the Resolve of Congress against counterfeiting the Bills which he is accused of being concerned in counterfeiting, was continued by last Congress to last session of Assembly, and no louger, and the act for continuing the same Resolve was ratified the 9th of May following. This, according to the rule formerly pursued of making the business of the whole session refer to the first day thereof, might, by a fiction of the Law against the real fact, have prevented any chasm: but according to our present constitution of admitting no retrospective Law to operate, might have been the subject of some doubt. But to waive this point, I understood that Debruhl would make some very ample discoveries of several companies concerned in counterfeiting the Bills of this State, and passing the same counterfeit money. I therefore had him brought to my room, and after passing my word to him, that if he would make a true and faithful discovery of his accomplices and others he might know to have been concerned in counterfeiting the said Bills and passing the same, I would use my interest and endeavor to obtain him indemnity for what he had

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been guilty of in that respect, he deposed an oath as in the inclosed depositions. From several circumstances of his behaviour I am induced to think his information genuine. Mr. Avery and Col. Kennan seem to have the same opinion of him: and if so, his detecting such companies of confederated villains will be of infinitely more service to the State, than his single punishment would be, were the matter of his offence clear, as to time and other circumstances. I have therefore directed him to be bailed by any magistrate of this County, on his producing such securities for his good behavior, and appearance as a witness to prosecute those offenders in Wilmington District, at the next Wilmington District Court, as it is probable he may get to enter into recognisance with him: as that of Wilmington will be the first Court in course, where his testimony in that behalf will be necessary. And if he procures security, I make no doubt but he will attend at that Court as a witness, I therefore have thought it my duty to transmit these depositions to your Excellency, so as they be considered of by your Excellency and the ensuing Council of State, and such measures thereupon pursued, as may secure the bringing to justice those dangerous and pernicious pests of society. We have, notwithstanding the difficulty of procuring an attorney and clerk to act on behalf of the State, been so fortunate as to hold a Court of the Sessions of the Peace, Oyer & Terminer and General Gaol Delivery this term for the District of Halifax, and have done some business; but had but one capital trial, which was that of one William Reddock for murder. He was cleared by verdict of the jury. What by the enlargement of prisoners by the Commissioner appointed by Resolve of Assembly, and some removed to the Western Districts, this gaol will be left almost totally clear of prisoners very shortly. I hope your Excellency will excuse the want of correcting and transcribbing this letter, as I have to send it off early to-morrow morning, and it is now very late at night.

I have the honor to be, Sir, with great respect,
Your Excellency's most obed. humble servant,

SAM'L. SPENCER.

Governor Caswell.

Jesse DeBruhl Stephen Carr DeBruhl William Jesse DeBruhl

     Jesse DeBruhl, William Jesse DeBruhl, Stephen C. DeBruhl

In the election of 1860 Jesse DeBruhl discovered 26 illegal voters in Columbia, so a new election was ordered.  The result was the same the Whig candidates still won their positions.  Jesse DeBruhl

Owned a large plantation along the banks of the Congaree River.  In August of 1852, the river flooded the waters of the Congaree rose to an unusual height.  The River flooded into the cotton fields of Jesse’s plantation, exposing several Congaree Indian skeletons, that had remained in a fair state of preservation.  ( Green 1974).

His nephew William Jesse DeBruhl served as a rifleman in the Civil War with the 7^th Battalion Company A CSA,  He was killed at the battle of Drewry’s Bluff,  overlooking the James River. (Hewett, 1998)

Stephen C. DeBruhl served one term as Sheriff of Kershaw County

1833 to 1836.  After his tenure he was still a powerful voice in political and business interests in Columbia.  In 1839, cotton was an extensive, and profitable business, until the completion of the up

Country railroads.  This transferred the cotton trade from Columbia to the towns and villages above it.  Stephen C. DeBruhl,. and John A Crawford, had publicly opposed the subscription to the stock of these railroads, and predicted the decline of business in the cotton industry for Columbia.

Jesse was a large investor in these railroads.

Stephen lived on the North side of Gervais Street next door to Dr. Fitch.  They were not on good terms, and when Dr Fitch wanted a tree removed that was on DeBruhl’s property, he got a friend to tell

DeBruhl, that Fitch threatened to indict him if he cut it down. DeBruhl immediately sent his slave. and had him cut the tree down.

Contrary to his intention, had fulfilled his neighbor’s wishes. (Scott)

Jesse lived in the DeBruhl Marshall House 1401 Laurel Street.

He was made Sheriff of Richland County. and his brother Stephen Carr DeBruhl, was made Sheriff of Kershaw County in the 1830 1850 time frame.

Reminiscences of a Long Life

Transcribed by Norman DeBruhl

April 26, 2015

Edward Cornwallis DeBruhl

State of South Carolina, Know all men by these presents, that I Edward Cornwallis DeBruhl of Kershaw District in the State aforesaid Watchmaker, in consideration of fifteen hundred dollars to me paid by Samuel Godard DeBruhl of Marlborough District in the State aforesaid planter have granted bargained sold and released and by these presents do grant bargain sell and release unto the said Samuel Godard DeBruhl one tract of land containing five hundred acres granted to Robert Dumailles the 30th day of August 1786 situate in the District of Camden on the head fork, of Pine Tree Creek and hath such form and shape, falling, and bounding as the original plat represents also one other tract or plantation of land containing eight hundred acres more or less Surveyed for Richard Dumailles the 12th day of August 1791 situate in the District of Camden on the SE side of Camden Road near the drains of Pine Tree Creek bounded North by John Lockhart NE by Robert Dickson W by Robert Dumailles land and hath such shape and form and markings as the original plat represents reference thereunto had with more fully appears Together with all and singular the right members herediments and appurtenances to the said premises belonging in anywise incident or appertaining To laws and to hold all and singular the premises before mentioned unto the said person of Samuel Godard DeBruhl his heirs and assigns forever and I do hereby give myself my heirs Executors and Administrators to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said Samuel Godart DeBruhl his heirs and assigns against myself and heirs and against all persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. Witness my hand and seal this twenty eight day of September in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and Two and in the Twenty Seventh Year of the Independence of the United States of America.

Signed Edward Cornwallis DeBruhl

Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us.

S.Brown

Philip Stephen.

Camden Gazette Issue June 7, 1821

Died in this town, on Wednesday morning last, Mr. Edward Cornwallis DeBruhl

aged 69 years, a native of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Edward Cornwallis DeBruhl listed on the Roster of North Carolina soldiers in the American Revolution, He signed up at Wilmington, North Carolina District his number was 1755

Died 30 May 1821 Camden SC  Born  16 December 1749 Halifax NS

Edward Cornwallis DeBruhl death

Edward Cornwallis DeBruhl
Birthdate:	December 10, 1749
Birthplace:	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death:	Died June 7, 1821 in Camden, SC
Immediate Family:	Son of Michael Samuel DeBruhl and Margaret Pring Husband of Mary DeBruhl and Patience Stevens Father of Mary DeBruhl; Samuel Godart DeBruhl; Elizabeth DeBruhl; Edward C DeBruhl; William Francis F. DeBruhl and 6 others Brother of Michael Samuel DeBruhl, Jr.; Jullianna Charlotte DeBruhl; Lucia DeBruhl; George Ashley DeBruhl; Goddard DeBruhl and 1 other