Manuscript Collection
Files
Identifier
Accession 1688
Inclusive Dates
1823, 1872-1873, 1883, 1953, 1954, 1971 nd
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
500 pieces, .25 linear feet
Language
English;
Scope and Content Note
The Jefferys Family Bible consists of a bible belonging to the Jefferys Family and extended family of York County, SC. The bible contains genealogical entries and family records dating from 1800 through 1972 relating primarily to the Jeffreys and Jackson Family line, but also includes some connections to the Gilbert Family, Smith Family, Williams Family, and West Family. Wthin the pages of the Bible were several newspaper clippings and obituaries, funeral programs, notes, and other material. The Jefferys Family can trace their York County roots to James Jeffreys (1800-1883) who is buried in Old Settlers Cemetery in York, SC. He was one of the first settlers of the area. He was originally from Island of Alderney in the English Channel and made his way to Yorkville, SC in 1821 when the town had but a couple hundred inhabitants.
Provenance
The Jefferys Family Bible was received from the York County Library via Jason Hyatt on August 8, 2019. The bible was previously donated to the Rock Hill Public Library by James Jefferys Jackson in 1971.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Jefferys Family Bible - Accession 1688". Finding Aid 1154.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1154
LC Subject Headings
Jefferys, James, 1800-1883--Family; Jeffries family; Jackson family; Gilbert family; Smith family; Williams family; West family; Bible records--South Carolina--York County; Registers of births, etc.--South Carolina--York County; York County (S.C.)--Genealogy; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Genealogy
