Latest info on David Winchell, 2nd of Zilpha

A few years ago, I wrote a post about David Winchell, who was the second husband of Zilpha Eddins. Here's what I could prove at that point from both primary and secondary sources.

1. He was born between 1775 and 1810 (two Censi).

2. He was a farmer (1820 Census) and he may have been a doctor (Bob Eddings).

3. He married Zilpha before 1828 (Zilpha's ad).

4. He was younger than Zilpha. (1820 Census)

5. He lived in Lexington District, SC, until at least June 1830 (deed).


Since then I have since discovered a few more facts about David Winchell from other primary and secondary but reliable sources. What can we add to our knowledge of this man that can be proved?

1. In the 1840 US Census for SC, D. Winchell is living in Lexington County. In the household is one person 50 - 59. He is employed in manufacture and trade. He can read and write. 

Neighbors: John Corley, John Gross, Harman, Wise, Meetze, Dennis Gibson, Jacob Lites, Thomas Rall, William See. 

2. From Some South Carolina County Records, Vol. 1, by Brent Holcomb & Silas E. Lucas, Southern Historical Press, 1976.

Lexington District Deed Book M, p. 183-184 (p. 61 in H & L book)

"Benjamin Poindexter of Shelby County, AL, for $160 paid by A. H. Fort of Lexington District...40 acres on Rocky Creek, adj. A.H. Fort, John Gartman, Samuel Rall, & David Kyzer, being part of a tract granted to William Caldwell for 450 acres...9 Jan 1840. Benjamin Poindexter (LS), Witnesses: Thomas K. Poindexter, D. Winchell. Proven by Poindexter 7 Dec 1840 before John Fox..."

3. From Some South Carolina County Records, Vol. 1, by Brent Holcomb & Silas E. Lucas, Southern Historical Press, 1976.

Lexington District Deed Book M, pp. 468-469 (P. 82 in H & L book) 

"Thomas Derrick for $600 paid by Samuel Derrick...184 acres on Big Rocky Creek, waters of Saluda River, part of a tract originally granted to Thomas A. Green for 379 acres on 23 November 1835...10 May 1841. Thomas Derrick (+; his mark). Witnesses: Catherine Sawyer, David Winchell. Proven by David Winchell 10 May 1841 before George Sawyer, ME..."

What does the research now prove about David Winchell?

• He was born between 1780 and 1790. 

• He lived until at least May 10, 1841.

• He was educated. 

That's it so far.