In recognition of the Semiquincentennial of America’s Independence on July 4, 2026, the Thomas Rodney Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution continues its yearlong celebration to honor our patriot ancestors. During the weeks and months leading to America’s 250th Birthday, chapter members are spotlighting the service of our Revolutionary War Ancestors. This week, we honor the service of Nehemiah Franks, Revolutionary Ancestor of chapter members Paula Hood McCaulla, Faye Hood Gipson, Beth McCaulla Richards, Emily Brunson Picard, and Lacey Britt Richards.
Nehemiah Franks was a resident of Ninety Six District, South Carolina, during the American War for Indendence. Nehemiah performed civil service as a petit juror. His patriotic service included furnishing supplies to the South Carolina Militia and signing an pledge of loyalty to the colonies.
The proof of Nehemiah Franks’ service is recorded in The Jury Lists of South Carolina 1778-1779, complied by Ge Lee Corley Hendrix and Morn McKoy Lindsay, and Stub Entries to Indents Issued in Payment of Claims Against South Carolina Growing Out of the Revolution: Books U-W, Liber W, #452, edited by A. S. Salley and Wylma Anne Wates for the Historical Commission of South Carolina. Printed for the Historical Commission of South Carolina by the South Carolina Archives Department.
Nehemiah was born before June 20, 1725 in Virginia. He married Mary Peake circa 1752. She was born circa 1732 and died circa 1800 in Laurens District, South Carolina. Nehemiah died November 6, 1799, in Laurens County, Ninety-Six District, South Carolina. He is buried in Wattsville, Laurens County, South Carolina
