Alexander MacLeod/McLeods of Sumter and Kershaw South Carolina

Alexander McLeods of Kershaw or Sumter District South Carolina

This web page has been updated in May/June of 2011. The original intent of this site is the same as it has always been; to provide a FREE tool for researchers to help each other by the sharing of information - please support this intent by helping to keep it as accurate as possible. The information on this page represents the combined efforts of several researchers. I have verified the information by Wills, Equity, Deeds, Census and Cemetery Records where possible. Where no source is given, the information is unproven/unverified. Additions and corrections are welcome (rude emails are not). When writing, please include the Page Title and Web Address. Proper credit is always awarded to the provider of information. Happy Researching! Keep the circle of sharing intact, include the following if you take information for your own records: !Source: Lori McLeod Wilke; "Walking with ghosts", Research 2000 - 2011

Alexander McLeod husband of Sarah McIntosh - My direct line

Arrived in Kershaw, South Carolina between 1810 and 1812 purchasing property on the Horsepen Branch of the Scape Or waters. Their property lay on the border of Old Sumter and Old Kershaw Districts, present day Lee County. A Written Family History by Nicey Jane McLeod Holland Hughes (1838-1920) states that his parents were Angus and Nancy McCutchen McLeod. The Will of Alexander names two brothers, Daniel and Norman(d). Alexander lived in Kershaw until his death in 1824. His descendants remain in Kershaw and Sumter District today.

Alexander McLeod, husband of Sarah {--?--}

Sarah's name has been shown as both Gellis and as McCaskill - no evidence has arisen to date to prove either of these maiden names. This family owned property in both Sumter and Kershaw Counties, records may be found in both. Their son, Norman McLeod, married my Alexander's sister Betsy, leaving the Sumter Kershaw area in 1839 for Pike County Alabama. Norman and Betsy's descendants state that the two were cousins opening the possibility that this Alexander and Angus (see my direct line above) were related.

Alexander McLeod, husband of Mary Catherine McCaskill

This family arrived in Kershaw District, South Carolina sometime between 1810 and 1820 according to the 1810/1820 Kershaw Census and land documentation. Alexander died in 1821 and his family left the area by 1828/29. Kershaw County Probate Court Index file 50 estate 1773/Kershaw County Cemeteries Vol I, II, III. Alexander is buried in the Scotch Cemetery.

Alexander McLeod - Research has revealed little regarding this Alexander and no page has been created for him. All known information is shown here: Kershaw County Probate Court Index file 50 estate 1774 Died about 1822, Called Sr. in Administrative Bond and living in Fork of Lynches Creek. Lovick Young, a creditor is named Administrator. Appraisers said family of deceased deny any personal property "...excepting four hogs which may be alive somewhere in the woods, but they know not where." However, he did own 480 acres worth $800.00. If you have information regarding this Alexander, please email. Information provided to Lori McLeod Wilke by Mike Bedenbaugh

Alexander McLeod - Research has revealed little regarding this Alexander and no page has been created for him. All known information is shown here: Kershaw County Probate Court Index file 50 estate 1772 - Named a Norman McLeod of Juniper Creek, Chesterfield District his Administrator. Owned land on/near the Wateree River. Probate file includes the information that he was naturalized in 1816.