Here are the "givens":
It's clear that Nancy Ann comes from one of the Hendrix/Hendricks/Hendrex families in Orangburgh, later Lexington County, SC. There are gazillions of Hendrixes in Orangeburg/Lexington, and she was married in Lexington County.
Most US Censuses state that she was born in SC between 1796 and 1800. She married James A. Edins/Eddins in 1813 (from his War of 1812 pension application). Assuming she married later than her 13th year, her birthdate is probably closer to 1796.
Most US Censuses state that she was born in SC between 1796 and 1800. She married James A. Edins/Eddins in 1813 (from his War of 1812 pension application). Assuming she married later than her 13th year, her birthdate is probably closer to 1796.
Since the Edins family lived near several Hendrix families from 1790 to 1820, let's look at what the censuses can tell us.
First, the 1790 Census.
First, the 1790 Census.
In the 1790 US Census for SC, John Edings (James's father) is in Orangeburgh District, as are Henry, Amos, John, Tobias (Peter and Henry, Jr.'s father), and William Hendricks.
Exit Tobias, as he is definitely the grandfather.
Exit Tobias, as he is definitely the grandfather.
Let's look at 1800.
In the 1800 US Census for SC, Selvia Edins is in the area "Lexington north of Saluda." For Hendrick we find Abraham, Amos, Henry, Jr., Mary, Peter, Tobias (grandfather), and William. Both Henry and Peter Hendrick are living in Orangeburgh near the Saluda River and the Edinses. Nancy Ann would be between four and six. Only Henry and Peter have females of the right age in their households. Henry has four females under 10, and Peter has two. So they're still in the running.
Exit Tobias, Abraham, Amos, Mary, and William.
1810:
Exit Tobias, Abraham, Amos, Mary, and William.
1810:
In the 1810 US Census for SC, the Widow Edins is in Lexington County. Also Absolom Hendrix and Eliga, Elizabeth, Henry, Peter, Samuel, William Hendrex. Sarah Hendrick is in Richland County, which borders Lexington. As James A. lived in Richland in 1820, Sarah is still in the running.
In the 1810 US Census for SC, Nancy Ann Hendrix would be about 10 - 14 if she were born in 1796 to 1800. Since most of the censuses list her age as ending in a “4,” let’s say she’s 14. In the 1810 Census for Lexington County, there are several Hendrix/Hendricks near the Widow Edins, which is where James A. is.
In 1810 only three households have females of the correct age.
Peter Hendrix has two females 10 - 16. One is probably Nancy Ann, who would be 14. The other one could be Susanna, born 1798, and thus 12 in 1810.
In 1810 only three households have females of the correct age.
Peter Hendrix has two females 10 - 16. One is probably Nancy Ann, who would be 14. The other one could be Susanna, born 1798, and thus 12 in 1810.
Henry Hendrix has one female 10 - 16 and two females 16 - 26.
Elizabeth Hendrix has one female 10 - 16, whom I have not yet identified.
In 1810 Absolom, Eliga, Samuel and David Hendrix do not have females 10 - 16 in their households, which would probably eliminate them as Nancy Ann's father. Sarah Hendrick has no females 10 - 16 in her household, either, which would probably eliminate her as Nancy Ann's mother.
William Hendrix has two females 10 - 16, but they have been identified as Elizabeth and Catherine; see http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3202133&id=I6569). Therefore:
Exit Tobias, Abraham, Amos, Mary, and William. Most likely, exit William, David, Samuel, Absolom, Eliga, William, and Sarah.
1820:
By 1820 our Nancy Ann is already out of the household, having married James A. in 1813. She's probably with James Eddings in Richland County, SC. Richland County neighbors Lexington County and actually extends into it.
Further, in the 1820 US Census for SC, David, Dod (clearly "Dvd'", or David) Jr, and John Hendrick are in Lexington County, as are Absalom, Elias, Isaac, James, John, William, and Henry Hendricks.
Most significantly, Andrew Fay (Frye) is in Lexington County right next door to Henry Hendricks. Since Henry's daughter Nancy (see the last blog entry) was married to Andrew Frye around 1820, this juxtaposition strongly suggests that Andrew's wife Nancy was Henry's daughter. Nancy Hendricks Frye and Nancy Ann Hendricks Eddins are definitely two different people. So we can probably eliminate Henry Hendricks as the father of Nancy Ann Hendricks Eddins. Therefore:
Exit Tobias, Abraham, Amos, Mary, and William. Most likely, exit William, David, Samuel, Absolom, Eliga, William, and Sarah. Exit Henry, Jr., too.
Which leaves Peter Hendricks as the most likely father of Nancy Ann Hendricks. If Peter is the father, then Elizabeth Gibson is her mother. And there you have it.
By 1820 our Nancy Ann is already out of the household, having married James A. in 1813. She's probably with James Eddings in Richland County, SC. Richland County neighbors Lexington County and actually extends into it.
Further, in the 1820 US Census for SC, David, Dod (clearly "Dvd'", or David) Jr, and John Hendrick are in Lexington County, as are Absalom, Elias, Isaac, James, John, William, and Henry Hendricks.
Most significantly, Andrew Fay (Frye) is in Lexington County right next door to Henry Hendricks. Since Henry's daughter Nancy (see the last blog entry) was married to Andrew Frye around 1820, this juxtaposition strongly suggests that Andrew's wife Nancy was Henry's daughter. Nancy Hendricks Frye and Nancy Ann Hendricks Eddins are definitely two different people. So we can probably eliminate Henry Hendricks as the father of Nancy Ann Hendricks Eddins. Therefore:
Exit Tobias, Abraham, Amos, Mary, and William. Most likely, exit William, David, Samuel, Absolom, Eliga, William, and Sarah. Exit Henry, Jr., too.
Which leaves Peter Hendricks as the most likely father of Nancy Ann Hendricks. If Peter is the father, then Elizabeth Gibson is her mother. And there you have it.
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