Born in 1890, Essie Quattlebaum was a wife, farmer, and mother of nine.  The matriarch of the family, she lived in rural

Lexington County, South Carolina on land she and her

husband Andrew purchased. Essie was a farmer on

the homestead and a housekeeper by trade. 

Affectionately called “Litt” by her husband Andrew,

Essie was a soft-spoken, smart, quick-witted,

fun-loving woman who enjoyed quilting and

caring for her family.  With no formal education,

Essie managed 100+ acres of farmland and

raised horses, guineafowl, chickens, pigs,

cows, and ducks.  Litt Lizzy Farms is named in

honor of our beautiful and hard-working matriarch,

Essie Quattlebaum.