Notes for Thomas CHINNERS
Source: Dianne CHINNES and Eunice CHINNES Lentz
www.msstate.edu/~eaddy/html/chinnes.htm
Thomas CHINER, Huguenot, received a warrant for 200 acres in 1690. Between 17-4 and 1718, Thomas became an Indian trader. received a grant for 233 acres. His wife received 100 acres 8 July 1704. 25 Nov 1713, John Midon and Thomas CHINNERS received 413 acres.
"The Beatys of Kingston" by Edward Stanley Barnhill
Chapter 10-A, page 109
CHINNERS
The family of Chinners is Huguenot. In the Huguenot Society of London
Publications,
French Non-Conformist Churches, Dublin, page 148 are the variations of the
name -
Chenné, Chinar, Cheneu, etc., & one entry refers to Sinar, Sinnar.
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THOMAS CHINER, Huguenot emigré, received a warrant for 200 acres, 24 June
1697
(Warrants 1692-1711, edited by A. S. Salley).
This would indicate arrival in Carolina circa 1697. Between the years
1704-1718, Thomas
Chinner-Thomas Chinners received by grant 1233 acres in Berkley County,
Province of
Carolina, (Original S. C. Grants, 1674-1773, microfilm S. C. Historical
Society). From the
same source, Elizabeth Chinner received 100 acres, Berkley County, 8 July
1704. She was
evidently the wife of Thomas Chinner.
There are two records in the R.M.C. Office, Chas., S. C. Bk. P-6:
Page 321 - John Midon and Thomas Chinners, Berkley County, Province of South
Carolina,
... 413 acres ... dated Nov. 1713, rec. Dec. 8 1795.
(Note: Lapse of 82 years
before recording.)
Page 322 - Deed of property from Thomas Chinners to Captain Peter Paul LeBas
& René
Ravenel, Sr. of Berkley County ... dated 1715, rec. 1795.
(Note: Lapse of 80
years before recording.)
Thomas Chinners was an Indian Trader as evidenced in the January 23, 1739,
entry in the
Journal of the Commons House of Assembly, "Read the Petition of Thomas
Chinner setting
forth that he had given Credit for sundry Necessaries supplied to the
Cherokees. That the
said Lucy being gone, and there being no Money in the Treasury, he prays
Relief, which was
referred to the Committee on Petitions and Accounts."
Thomas Chinners deceased in 1743, and the appraisement of his estate is in
Miscel. Records,
Charleston, S. C. Vol. 71, page 299. He had at least two sons.
2. I. Abraham Chinners, m. Ann daughter of John Sandiford.
3. II. Isaac Chinners
Page 110
2
ABRAHAM CHINNERS (1) remained in Berkley County, South Carolina, and pertaining
to him in the RMC Office, Chas., S.C. are:
Book P-6, page 324 - Abraham Chinners to Benjamin Mazyck, dated May 11, 1757, rec.
1795.
Book P-3, page 340 - Abraham Chinners to Benjamin Mazyck, "lands t west heretofore
of Thomas Chinners," dated 1757, rec. Feb 7, 1770.
In the Probate Court, Chas. S. C. is the will of, "...Abraham Chinners ... only son, John
Sandiford Chinners ... Exors. Isaac & Benj. Mazyck ... wit. Isaac Porcher, Jos Porcher,
Jos. King, [dated] Mar. 16, 1759 ... ", rec. Book 1757-1760.
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ISAAC CHINNERS (1) removed to Craven County, South Carolina, receiving a grant of
450 acres in Craven County September 30, 1736, Original Grants 1674-1773.
In the Journal of the Council of South Carolina, May 4, 1757, is the following entry,
"Little Pee Dee Company, Isaac Chinners, Captain; John Woodberry, Lieutent.; Thomas
Chinners, Ensign." It is learned from the May 20, 1757, entry in the Journal that the Craven
County Regiment was commanded by Col. George Pawley, and Captain Chinners'
Company had a place of rendeezvous on the south side of Kinlock's Ferry.
In the Probate Court, Charleston, South Carolina, Miscellaneous Records, Vol 88-B,
page 663, is the appraisal of the, "Estate of Isaac Chinners ... [dated] 28 June 1766 ...
six slaves ... total value of estate is £ 4082'14'0 ... apprs. Samuel Grier, William Snow,
Francis Britton, Jr.".
{My notes say that this entry below is in Will Book J 1767-1771 dated 1765 - Ray E. Timmons}
In Will Book II, page 206, is recorded the will of "Isaac Chinners, Craven County, Province
of South Carolina ...
Wife, Wineford ... [She was evidently his second wife - Prince Frederick Parish, "Chinners,
Mary, dau of Isaac Chinners and Rebecca his wife born Apr. 28, 1737, Bap. May 9,
1737."]
Son, Ezekiel Chinners ... [Conway, S.C., Deed Book A, page 164," ... Ezekiel Chinners to
Aaron Cooper ... 100 acres granted to Ezekiel Chinners Nov. 7, 1791 ... originally 1,000
acres ... [signed] Ezekiel Chinners, Sarah Chinners, ... wit. Joseph Cooper" Note: No
money mentioned in this transaction. However, term - deed of gift - not mentioned either.]
Page 111
Dau., Wineford
Son, Thomas Chinners ... [Court of Ordinary, 1764-71, Chas., S.C. "James & Ann Jenkins
Prince Frederick's Parish - adms. estate of Thomas Chinners, planter next of kin - 26
May 1766." Note: he and his father Isaac Chinners deceased rather close together.
Dau., Rebecca ...
Dau., Ann ... [married James Jenkins who belongs to the preceding generation to to Rev.
James Jenkins of Experience & Labors, but he could be the Rev.'s uncle, the Rev.'s
father being Samuel Jenkins.
Dau., Sarah ... Lands on Chinners' Swamp ... wit. Francis Parks, William Anderson, John
Cooper [dated] Apr. 8, 1765.' Recorded in Book 1767-71.
John Cooper married either Rebecca or Sarah Chinners, daughters of Captain Isaac
Chinners. see Chapter 10-A.
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This listing references surnames found in the South Carolina Gazette newspaper for publication years 1732 through 1775, the Gazette of South Carolina for publication years 1777 thru 1780, and the South Carolina & American General Gazette for publication years 1764 thru 1773. In the listing below, the record count associated with each surname is shown in parentheses ( ) immediately following the surname listed.
CHIMNERS (3)
CHINMER (3)
CHINNER (8)
CHINNERS (10)
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