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This Census was taken on April 21, 1910. The George Hearst Family is Record #88 (2nd record from the bottom; the
names were traced for clarity). According to this document, six of Great Great Grandparents George and Melissa's nine
children were living in the household. They were: William (age 18), Joseph (age 16), Lillie Melissa (age 14), *Emma
Lee (age 12), Allen (age 10) and Benjamin (age 9). It is believed that the oldest three sons, George, Jr., James
and Robert were old enough to be on their own. (*Note: the Enumerator (census taker) spelled Emma's name as Emalee.)
The 1910 Census also reveals that Grandpop George, at age 50, was married to his second wife Louisa, age 25, who
bore and lost one child. At the time of the Census, they were married for three years. This was Louisa's
first marriage. Grandpop's first wife Melissa died after the birth of the youngest son Benjamin, although
the year is not known.
The family resided in Greenwood, South Carolina in Bradley Township. The Census indicates that everyone in
the household was born in South Carolina with the exception of Grandpop George who was born in Virginia. (Hmm...
this prompts another visit to the NARA to research our Virginia roots.) On an interesting note, the 1930 Census
for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania lists my Grandfather James (age 25), as head of household, his widowed mother Eva
(age 39), and his Uncle George Thomas (age 26) at 646 N. 44th Street. Uncle George's birthplace is listed as Virginia.
Grandpop and Great Grandmom Eva were born in South Carolina. Grandmom was the widow of Great Grandpop James, one of
the older sons of George and Melissa. According to the 1929 Cities Directories of the U.S for Philadelphia,
PA, Grandmom Eva was already widowed. (Hmm...the research continues...)
Grandpop George may have been a wealthy man with lots of land. According to the Census, he was a Farmer, owned
a General Farm, and is listed as the Employer. His children are listed as Home Farmers. Grandpop, his wife, William
and Joseph did not miss any work weeks during 1910. However, the four younger children were out of work an average
of 14 weeks, probably because of school. All were able to read with the exception of Grandpop.
All were able to write with the exception of Grandpop, his wife, and the two youngest boys, Allen and Benjamin. All
of the children had attended school since September 1, 1909 except William and Joseph who had probably already finished school.
The Census tells the story. And there is more to be told. If you are in the Philadelphia area and would
like to have a copy of the 1910 Census, the following information will lead to a speedy retrieval of the microfilm during
a visit to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): Roll #1458, Enumerator District 73, Sheet #13, Vol. 26,
County of Greenwood. Enjoy your search!
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