| Name |
William Francis Baker HAYNSWORTH [2, 3, 4, 5, 6] |
| Born |
27 Nov 1824 [7] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Baptism |
3 Jan 1847 |
First Baptist Church, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina  [7] |
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| Education |
graduate of South Carolina College in 1844 |
| HIST |
elected deacon of First Baptist Church, Sumter 17 Jan 1855 Governor Hampton appointed him as treasurer of Sumter County, which office he held for 10 years. In 1889 he became president of the Bank of Sumter and remained in this position until his death in 1905.
Haynsworth, Fraser, Shore law office 1 of Sumter's oldest buildings
The courthouse is seen from Law Range.
Posted: Sunday, October 5, 2014 6:00 am
BY SAMMY WAY WAYSAMMY@YAHOO.COM
Today Reflections looks at the history of one of Sumter's oldest buildings, commonly known as the George Shore building. This facility is believed to the oldest building remaining in the downtown historic district. According to Cassie Nicholes in her text "Historical Sketches of Sumter County," the building that served as the "law office of W.F.B. Haynsworth and Thomas B. Fraser Sr., was built about 1820 by Dr. Joseph Cox Haynsworth." The information and photos used in preparation of this article were obtained from The Sumter Item archives and Nicholes' writings.
The old Haynsworth law office was located on the corner of Main Street and what became Law Range circa 1880. In 1909 the building was used temporarily as the public library until a permanent facility could be constructed. Records indicate that the building, constructed circa 1820, had been occupied by a long line of "distinguished lawyers." The building was scheduled to be demolished by owner C.G. Rowland to create space for the construction of a modern restaurant planned by Chris Chokas.
"A movement was among the lawyers of Sumter to have the building moved to the rear of the courthouse square and preserved for its historical value." Rowland's cooperation was sought in this undertaking. The Sumter Bar Association scheduled a picture to be taken in front of the old building formerly occupied by McLeod and Shore. Judge G.B. Green, Court Stenographer Luther Wimberly and Sheriff C.M. Hurst were scheduled to stand for the photo.
The building was purchased by George D. Shore and F.A. McLeod in 1936 and was "moved to a lot adjoining the jail property on Law Range. The lot was purchased by Messrs. McLeod and Shore from S.K. Nash, and the building was acquired from C.G. Rowland." The building still graces Law Range and remains a jewel in the downtown historic district.
Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294. [6, 7, 8] |
| MILI |
Because of his delicate health and a serious impaarment in hearing he was unable to serve as a soldier in the Confederate War, he was made Judge Advocate with the rank of lieutenant. However, in spite of his handicaps, he took part in the Battle of Dingle’s Mill. [8] |
| Occupation |
attorney; practiced law in Sumter County, South Carolina; President of the Bank in Sumter, South Carolina [8, 9, 10] |
| _UID |
4BE7A8784E38497F833E7AF03BE933D7F91C |
| Died |
16 Mar 1905 |
Sumter, South Carolina |
| Buried |
17 Mar 1905 [12] |
| Person ID |
I3456 |
Singleton and other families |
| Last Modified |
27 Apr 2022 |
| Family 2 |
Mary Ann Lide CHARLES, b. 12 Sep 1832, d. 21 Jun 1884 (Age 51 years) |
| Married |
14 Jul 1858 |
| _UID |
FC214430EC754D7B99CB98E487ED981DC3CC |
| Children |
| | 1. Edgar Charles HAYNSWORTH, I, b. 27 Jun 1859, d. 16 Jan 1929 (Age 69 years) |
| | 2. Frances Jane “Fannie” HAYNSWORTH, b. 6 Feb 1861/3, d. 3 Oct 1935 (Age 72 years) |
| | 3. Maria Louise HAYNSWORTH, b. 6 Feb 1863, d. 17 Mar 1930 (Age 67 years) |
| | 4. William “Willie” HAYNSWORTH, b. 30 Jul 1865, d. 6 Apr 1937 (Age 71 years) |
| | 5. John Richard HAYNSWORTH, II, b. 15 Nov 1867, d. 14 Mar 1907 (Age 39 years) |
| | 6. Henry Andrew/s HAYNSWORTH, b. 7 Jul 1870, d. 18 Sep 1870 (Age 0 years) |
| | 7. Mary Elizabeth HAYNSWORTH, b. 1 Mar 1872, d. 14 Jan 1875 (Age 2 years) |
| | 8. Hugh Charles HAYNSWORTH, Sr., b. 27 May 1875, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina , d. 13 Oct 1944 (Age 69 years) |
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| Last Modified |
16 Aug 2001 |
| Family ID |
F1238 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
1824 - 1905 (80 years)