Reminiscences of Newberry; Embracing Important Occurrences, Brief Biographies of Prominent Citizens and Historical Sketches of Churches to Which Is Appended an Historical Account of Newberry College (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1890. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVI. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES CONTINUED--Y. J. HARRINGTON-- JOHN S. CARWILE -- F. B. HIGGINS--DRAYTON NANCE--COL. J. D. NANCE. Y. J. HARRINGTON. VTOUNG JOHN HARRINGTON, was born in Union 1 District, South Carolina, on the 5th of April, 1784. He was the son of John and Frances (Burt) Harrington. His parents came to South Carolina from Virginia. His father died when he was quite young. His mother, who afterwards (in 1795 DEGREES married Col. Robert Rutherford, of Newberry District, was a devout member of the Methodist Church, and distinguished for her domestic virtues and exemplary piety. At her request, Col. Rutherford, before their marriage, promised that he would never punish his step children, but would in all cases of disobedience, allow her to admonish or correct them. This promise he faithfully kept, and through his forbearance and her excellent management, much of that unpleasantness which sometimes comes into families where there are two sets of children was avoided. Col. Rutherford was a man of great energy, and required from all under his authority, habits of industry and close attention to their appointed work. He was one of the first persons in South Carolina who planted cotton extensively. Previous to 1796 cotton-was cultivated in Newberry District for domestic purposes only, and the lint was separated from the seed by the fingers. In 1796, Col. Rutherford purchased one* of Whitney's cotton gins.* This is believed to have been the first cotton-gin put in operation in upper South Carolina. 'The people for- miles around soon began to carry their 'cotton, in small parcels, to Col. Rutherford, to be ginned. Young Harrington, then about twelve years of age, was put in charge of the gin, and required to receive and deliver the cotton and-keep an accu...