Echoes from the Dismal Swamp

The following information was taken from OSHEAL-CHUMLEY, Copyright 2003, page 108, published by Connie Chumley Stringer, and this section of the book was researched, compiled, and written by J. V. Michael Motes: 1.  Samuel O’Shields was b. aft. 1799 in Spartanburg, SC. Notes for Samuel O’Shields: Although he has been reported to be the son [...]

22 March 1787 Mary CHUMLEY against John Osheals & others.  Dismissed at Pltffs. Costs.  Betsy CHUMLEY against Same & Same.  Dismissed at Pltffs.  Costs. 16 June 1789 The State against John Roebuck & John CHUMLER.  Indictment for Petty Larceny.  The defendants came into court and acknowledged themselves to owe to the State     20 each and [...]