About the Chisholms
Who are the Chisholms?
The Chisholm Dynasty began in the 18th century in South Carolina.
James (Jimmy Chisholm) was the 8th of 10 children born on December 3, 1866 to
James and Adleine Moore Chisholm. Born in Fairfield, he was born three years
and two days after the Emancipation Proclamation. Jimmy, as he was called, was
a carpenter and farmer living in the Blackstock area of Fairfield County. He
married Adleine Moore, daughter of Alfred Phillip Moore and Mary Brown Moore
also of Fairfield County. Alfred Phillip was preacher and a state legislator, who
served in South Carolina’s State House of Representatives. Together they had
ten children: David (Gus), William (Will), Mattie, James (Man), Mamie, Mary,
Michael (Mike), Leslie (Les), Ada, and Ella. Five of James and Adleine’s children
were born into slavery and five were born free. James and Adleine attended
Upper Hope Station where he served as a deacon. Both are buried at that church
on Ashford Ferry Road in Fairfield County.
William, called Will, was a carpenter and building contractor. Will operated
his own building contracting business and provided employment for many
people in the Chester area. His brothers David, Leslie, and Mike worked for
him and learned the carpentry trade. While there is no evidence of formal
training in carpentry, it is thought that this trade was learned from for
enslaved owner, who came to America as carpenters. He was married to
Pearl Chapman. Their children were Marie, Pearl, Atlea, James, Will Jr.
Pauline, Ada, Annie Mae, Ella Nathaniel, Alphonso, Teresa, Elliot, LD,
Mildred, and JC. Will and Pearl are buried at Mr. Hopewell Baptist Church
in Chester, SC.
Spouse: Pearl Chapman Chisholm
David, whose nickname was Gus, was a farmer and a carpenter. He was
born May 12, 1890 in Fairfield County, SC. His first wife was Hattie
Williams, and they had 8 children: David, Ida Mae, Lucille, Ada, John, Haze,
Sam and Elizabeth. His second wife was Rebecca Feaster. No children were
born to this union. David and his family were members of Upper Hope
Station Baptist Church. David died on November 20, 1961. He and his first
wife, Hattie, are buried there.
Spouse(s): Hattie Grier Chisholm (April 18, 1896 – September 25, 1946)
Children of King David (Gus) Chisholm:
David (1913-March 6,1946) married to Hattie Grier 1 st and Rebecca Feaster
Today, there are thousands of descendants of JameS and Adeliane spread across the country. We are lawyers, builders, accountants, educators, business owners, healthcare workers, executives, ministers, and so much more. Chisholms are a people of value, ingenuity, and audacity. Our legacy is rich and we plan to celebrate our accomplishments and heritage while building on the foundations that our ancestors instilled within us; hope, faith, love, service, endowment, and family.
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