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Persoonlijke gegevens Theodore Gaillard 

• Hij is geboren in het jaar 1710 in St. James Santee, Berkeley, South Carolina.
• Hij is overleden op 7 maart 1781 in St. James Santee, Berkeley, South Carolina, hij was toen 71 jaar oud.
• Een kind van Bartholonew Gaillard en

Gezin van Theodore Gaillard

(1) Hij is getrouwd met Elizabeth Serre.

Zij zijn getrouwd op 4 maart 1735 te St. James Santee, Berkeley, South Carolina, hij was toen 25 jaar oud.

Kind(eren):

1. John Gaillard  1735-1800 
2. Theodore Gaillard  1737-1805 
3. Charles Gaillard  1747-1807 
4.    
5. Samuel Gaillard  1741-1770
6. Catherine Gaillard  1744-1821 

(2) Hij is getrouwd met Lydia Peyre.

Zij zijn getrouwd in het jaar 1753, hij was toen 43 jaar oud.

Kind(eren):

1. David Gaillard  1756-1779
2. Peter Gaillard  1757-1833 
3. Lydia Gaillard  1758-1786

Notities over Theodore Gaillard

Theodore was a plantation owner of St. James', Santee Parish, South Carolina. Theodore was Bartholomew's second-oldest son. He was hard working and determined to be a successful planter and provider . He greatly increased the land he had inherited from his father, and even purchased the portion willed to his sister, Eleanor. Added to that was land he inherited from his older brother Frederick who had died childless. Theodore's property was primarily in the Wambaw Swamp, "six miles south of the Santee River -- an area well-suited to the cultivation of rice." Frye Gaillard, in his book "Lessons from the Big House", explains that until the turn of the century rice had been a difficult crop to raise. But by the early 1700's, great numbers of African slaves were brought into the area, and m any of these slaves were familiar with rice-growing procedures, having come from areas of western Africa where rice was a common crop . With the aid of both African knowledge and African muscle power , the settlers had found a profitable crop. "By the 1730's, when Theodore Gaillard was getting his start, South Carolina was producing more than 20 million pounds every year." In addition, the Gaillards planted indigo, a crop of such value to the British that they paid a bounty on every pound that was shipped. This crop was the key to many of the Gaillard fortunes in years to come. "It made for a boom economy in the colony, and fortunes grew quickly in South Carolina, with few any larger than Theodore Gaillard's." It was during Theodore's lifetime that the murmuring of American colonist s against the Crown began to be seen as American patriotism, and the colonists began their move toward independence. This was a difficult time for Theodore, as he was a Loya list. He saw the King as t he one who had made it possible for him and his family to escape France and to have this wonderful new life that they were presently enjoying. He also saw rebellion against the King as destructive t o the economy of the area, further threatening the livelihood of his family. Theodore was a proud and strong-willed man, "overbearing" according to some, and determined that his family would obey him . Nevertheless, his sons were men of character, integrity, and courage, and all demonstrated the faith that was characteristic of the family. Theodore's gift to the family was a strong financial posit ion and a strong voice in the community, founded on deep personal commitment.

"As Theodore Gaillard of St. James' Santee, planter, his will dated 16 March 1781, and proved 7 July 1781, leaves property to his wife Lydia for life and then to the sons of his son Charles. To son John the Wambaw plantation, 1450 acres. Leaves 1500 pounds [currency] for the education of his grandsons, sons of his son Charles. Mentions "all my children". To son Peter 50 Negroes, to be taken from among the Negroes his son David, Deceased had at St. Stephens', Lands at St. Stephens' named in will to son Peter (of "The Rocks"). Rest of estate to sons John and Theodore, and daughter Catherine.

"Executors, wife Lydia, sons John, Theodore and Peter, and Elias Ball.

"His wife Lydia, of St. James' Santee, died intestate, and Mr. Charles Gaillard of the same place, planter administered 21 April 1786.
RIN: MH:N856

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