In "Loris: The First Hundred Years" by Catherine H. Lewis (From Loris 
Centennial 1887 - 1987 Souvenir Book; 1987) it says of Horry 
County:  "Early names were Boyd, Patterson, Cox, Prince, and Todd, among 
others.  The Mill's Atlas map drawn by Harllee in 1820 shows almost no 
settlement between Buck Creek and Lake Swamp, but does show a road leading 
to Todd's Ferry on the Waccamaw River."

Ms. Lewis also states:  "James G. Patterson (the first postmaster of Loris) 
was the grandson of Dr. Daniel Patterson, a University of Edinburgh 
professor who had emigrated to the Cape Fear region of North Carolina.  The 
Pattersons were among a number of families who gradually migrated south 
into the Waccamaw River area.  Among them were McMillans, Reaveses, 
Buchans, Blues, Smiths, Holmeses, Boyds and Todds.  Patterson (1816 - 1891) 
was the son of John and Elizabeth Smith Patterson and was married to Martha 
Marlow."

Would anyone know where Ms. Lewis might have found this information about 
the early families of Loris?  I am wondering if anyone on the list is 
researching any of these family names and might have found out when and 
From where their ancestors arrived in Horry Co. as well as when they 
arrived in America.  I'm looking for Boyd.  I know that the Pattersons 
often witnessed Boyd deeds.  Any clues or leads would be appreciated.

Jan  

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