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Back to James Island, South Carolina

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After years of slow computer problems and a filled up C drive, thanks to my lack of proficiency in windows 10, I finally was able to upgrade the RAM in my computer and clear up the C drive enough to get it going once again. So I am back at it!

Today I pulled out my genealogy books about James Island, Bermuda, Lake City, and Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, South Carolina. I decided I would take a look at the family of Constant Henry Rivers, who is buried in Magnolia Cemetery.

Screenshot taken From Find A Grave Memorial for LTC Constant H. Rivers (50477265), SandyK
Screenshot taken from Find A Grave memorial for Mary Elizabeth Minott Rivers

Constant H Rivers and his wife Mary Elizabeth (Minott) Rivers lived in the area famous for the location of the Battle of Secessionville, one of the first decisive battles of the Civil War. Before being renamed Secessionville the area was known as Riversville, a community of homes started by Constant and his family.

Riversville Historical Marker
Uncle John Rivers, James Island, South Carolina, on the spot where Riversville once stood, later renamed Secessionville, Fall 2017
Screenshot taken from Find A Grave memorial for LTC Constant H. Rivers (50477265), SandyK

Expect more to come on Lieutenant Colonel Constant H. Rivers, Mary Elizabeth (Minott) Rivers, and their family.

As always, have a great day. Thanks for following!

Lorena Ann Amanda “Lora” O’NEAL Rivers was my Connection to Ireland

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I have O’Neal ancestors who came from Ireland. My second great grandmother, Lorena Ann Amanda “Lora” (is what they called her), was the mother of my great grandfather, Thomas Dewitt RIVERS, Sr., who was the father of my grandfather, Thomas Dewitt RIVERS, Jr., the father of my own father, James Calvin (“Jim”, “Jimbo”, “Jimmy”) RIVERS.

Lora’s grandfather and grandmother, Thomas Miles O’NEAL, immigrated from Ireland to the colonies in the 1700s.

Lorena Ann Amanda “Lora” O’NEAL – Obituary – Charleston Evening Post, 14 Jan 1926

Lorena Ann Amanda "Lora" O'NEAL - Obituary - Charleston Evening Post, 14 Jan 1926
Lorena Ann Amanda “Lora” O’NEAL – Obituary – Charleston Evening Post, 14 Jan 1926

MRS. D. O. RIVERS DEAD
Funeral Held at Rutledge Ave. Baptist Church

Mrs. D. O. Rivers of Bonneau, died Wednesday night at Baker Sanitorium. Mrs. Rivers was born in Pierson, Ga., April 21, 1875. She was a daughter of Rev. Thomas P. O’Neal. She was married to Rev. D. O. Rivers, of Lake City, Fla., Aug. 6, 1893. She was a devoted member of the Baptist church from her girlhood, her father and hus-band being ministers of the same faith. Her husband, Rev. D. O. Rivers, has recently been pastor of the Baptist church of Bonneau. Be-sides her husband she leaves two sons, T. D. Rivers of Esmont, Va. and F. W. Rivers, of Charleston. The funeral was conducted in the Rutledge Avenue Baptist church Thursday at 1.0 p. m. by Rev. J. E. Bailey. Interment was at the Magnolia cemetery.