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And, next to him, rest the remains of his wife, MRS. MARGARET MISSROON. who died October 17th. A. D. 1854. in the 72nd. Year of her Age.
[Footstone. ]
J. M. 1849.
[G, 4.]
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MRS. MARGARET MISSROON.
[Footstone. ]
M. M.
[G, 4.]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MRS. FRANCES MOORE. Who departed this life 29th. Decr. 1855; Aged 86 years and 9 months.
Her truly amiable, Humble and consistent Christian Character, had gained the deep love and veneration of her children and family.
Just as I am, without one plea, But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bidst me come to thee, Oh, Lamb of God, I come.
ALSO to the Memory of her only son DR. WM. BOWEN MOORE, Who departed this life 10th. April 1843 aged 36 years. [F, 5.]
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SACRED To the memory of WM. FRANCIS MOORE, who departed this life on the 16th. Novr. 1853 Aged 24 years.
Also To the Memory of JOHN ELIAS MOORE, who departed this life on the 1st. Decr. 1843, aged 20 years.
Think not grave that we assign These treasures as forever thine; We only ask a transient stay Till Heaven unfolds the Eternal day.
WM F M. 1853 J. E. M. 1843
[F, 5.]
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Sacred To The Memory of MARTHA, the Wife of Edward Mortimer who departed this life the 21st. June 1821 Aged 47 years and 27 days. She was the Mother of nine Children eight of whom survived her.
Also of EDWARD MORTIMER who departed this life 26th. July 1827 aged 61 years & 4 months.
Also of DOCTOR EDWARD C. MORTIMER their Son who departed this life 18th. March 1831 Aged 25 years & 6 months.
[B, 4.]
To The Memory of Our beloved father COL. S. H. MORTIMER Died Dec. 11th. 1876, Aged 69 years, 9 Months. [B, 4.]
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COL. LEWIS MORRIS he served in the War of '76 The time that tried men's souls. He was aid to General Green And at the Battles of Eutaw and Guilford; His good name is the best inheritance Left to his family. He died at Morrisania, N. Y. 22nd. Nov. 1824.
His Wife ANN MORRIS Was a communicant of this Church, her slaves and the poor can tell they have lost their best friend ;- She died at Morrisania, N. Y. April 29th. 1848 aged 86
CAPT. W. MORRIS aid to Gen. T Pinckney, Died at Sullivan's Island, S. C. Sept. 7th. 1828 Aged 40 years.
Go my friend, with thy hundred virtues, to the home of thy fathers Go with thy noble soul to the bosom of thy God;
Brave and generous spirit fare thee well A. H.
Erected by the daughters of Col. Morris.
'76
[South Wall of Church, outside. ]
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Sacred To the Memory of SAM'L. J. MORRISS, who departed this life 9th. October 1817 Aged 29 years 5 months.
My pain is relieved My sorrow is past And I have received The blessing at last Dear Wife for me no sorrow take But love my child for its father's sake.
[C, 6.]
IN MEMORY of ELIZABETH HEXT MOTTE, wife of JOSHUA WARD MOTTE, who died on the 4th. August 1841 Aged 20 years and nine months
"When heaven would kindly set us free And earth's enchantment end It takes the most effectual means And robs us of a friend."
[On Footstone. ]
E. H. M. 1841. [G, 3.]
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Sacred To the Memory of MARTIN MOULT a Native of Manchester, England. who died March 2nd. 1827. Aged 38 years.
He was esteemed & respected by a numerous circle of friends.
[F, 4.]
In Memory of JAMES L. MURRAY Died 9th. December 1850 Aged Fifty Years
And of his Wife, ELIZABETH MURRAY Died 7th. April 1855 Aged Forty Nine Years.
"Asleep in JESUS." [F, 4.]
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SACRED To the Memory of DR. D. F. NABDIN Who departed this life on the 27th. October 1838 in the 34th. year of his age.
[Footstone. ] D. F. N. 1838.
[E, 6.]
ELIZABETH O'NEALE Obt. 1852. Aged Eighty Seven Years. [A, 5.]
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Under this Marble rests what remains of THE HONBLE. JAMES PARSONS, ESQR. Late Vice President of the State of South Carolina And Barrister at Law Who when alive was eminently distinguished by His public and private virtues As A Citizen A Husband A Father and a Friend
Blessed with a heart that felt,
And with a fortune and abilities Ever ready to relieve The miseries and distresses of the poor and the unfortunate He was born in Ireland in the year 1724 And departed this life the 1st. of October 1779 Aged 55 years. [E, 3.]
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In Memory of WILLIAM PATTERSON, Who died June 3, 1857. Aged 57 years And 4 months.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord"
[E, 5.]
MARY ANN PATTON. Aged Seven years. WILLIAM PATTON Aged Two Months. [A, 3.]
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I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord, he that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. St. John XI. 25, 26.
In Memory of ELIZABETH PATTON, the beloved and venerated Wife of WILLIAM PATTON who departed this life at Asheville No. Ca. on the 9th. day of September A. D. 1854, Aged 59 years 11 months and 12 days
To a character formed on the strictest principles of christian love-she united a tender and affectionate disposition- and in all the relations of life As Wife, Mother, Sister and Friend She performed most faithfully her duties. Her life was spent in deeds Of Charity and Love- and Her Epitaph is graven on the Hearts of the Poor of Charleston [A, 3.]
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In memory of WILLIAM PATTON, Who died at the Warm Springs North Carolina On the 27th. June 1858. Aged 63 Years and 6 Months. [A, 3.]
ALBERT PORCHER PETIGRU, Son of James Louis and Jane Amelia Petigru; Born 12th. January 1818 Died 13th. September 1826.
[A, 3.]
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In the hope of a Glorious Resurrection Here rests the body of DANIEL PETIGRU Son of Jas. L. & J. A. Petigru Born March 1, 1822, Died Jany. 5, 1863.
"Lord Keep My Memory Green."
To my brother. May 1873.
S. P. B. [A, 3.]
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JAMES LOUIS PETIGRU Born at Abbeville May 10th. 1789, Died at Charleston March 9th. 1863. JURIST, ORATOR, STATESMAN, PATRIOT. Future times will hardly know how great a life This simple stone commemorates,- The tradition of his Eloquence, his Wisdom and Wit may fade; But he lived for ends more durable than fame. His eloquence was the protection of the poor and wronged His Learning illuminated the principles of Law- In the admiration of his Peers, In the respect of his People In the affection of his Family, His was the highest place; The just meed Of his kindness and forbearance. His dignity and simplicity His brilliant Genius and his unwearied industry, Unawed by Opinion, Unseduced by Flattery Undismayed by disaster. He confronted Life with antique Courage And Death with Christian Hope.
In the great Civil War He withstood his People for his Country, But his People did homage to the Man Who held his conscience higher than their praise; And his Country Heaped her honours on the grave of the Patriot, To whom, living, His own righteous self-respect sufficed, Alike for Motive and Reward.
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"Nothing is here for tears, nothing to wail Or Knock the breast, no weakness, no contempt, Dispraise or blame, nothing but well and fair And what may quiet us in a life so noble."
This stone is erected by his Daughter Caroline Carson.
[A, 3.]
JANE AMELIA POSTELL Wife of James L. Petigru Born January 19th. 1795 Died January 14th. 1868. [A, 3.]
HERE LYETH THE BODY of Mathew Porter Commander of the Fortifications.
[Partly obliterated. G, 3.]
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In Memory of ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE eldest daughter of JOHN and CATHARINE POTTER who died at Sullivan's Island on 25th. Aug. 1796 aged 1 year & 8 months.
Also of JOHN HAMILTON their third Son, whose remains rest underneath this Stone died 12th. Sept. 1808
Likewise in remembrance, of WILLIAM HENRY their Second Son who died at the Island of Syra, (Mediterranean) on the 30th. January 1827. in the 29th. year of his age.
[B, 4.]
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THIS Marble is dedicated as a token of affection To the Memory of MRS. MARTHA POWELL Widow of Dr. John Powell She was born on the Eleventh of August 1711 And departed this life on the Twenty Seventh day of June 1831. She died in hope reposing firm Confidence in the mercy and intercession of that Saviour at whose altar she had worshipped for many years, with a devout and pious mind.
[F, 6.]
Underneath this Stone are deposited the earthly remains of CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY Son of CHARLES PINCKNEY and ELIZA LUCAS Born 25th February 1746 Died 16th. August 1825.
[B, 2.]
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TO The Memory of ELIZA LUCAS IZARD Youngest Daughter of Major General CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY and SARAH MIDDLETON his Wife, Who died April 16th. 1851.
[B, 2.]
BENEATH this Stone Lie the remains of HARRIOTT HORRY Daughter of CHARLES PINCKNEY and ELIZA LUCAS Born on the 7th. of August 1748 and Died on the 19th. of December 1830 Aged 82 Years and 4 months. [B, 2.]
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SACRED To the Memory of HARRIOTT PINCKNEY Daughter of GEN. CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY
She was born on the 17th. Dec. in the year 1776, in the dawn of the National Glory, and died 15th. March 1866, at the close of a new Revolution.
It had been for the blessing of many God accorded her length of days. In the prosperity of her long and beautiful life she would have included all her friends. They loved her for her warm heart, her sunny temper, her unfailing sympathy. They loved her for her happy nature In which there was much of heaven.
"Nearer to God," she is, "Nearer to God."
[B, 2.]
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To The memory of
MARIA HENRIETTA PINCKNEY, Eldest Daughter of MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY And SARAH MIDDLETON, his wife Who died 13th. May 1836.
[B, 2.]
In Memory of MRS. MARY PRATT The virtuous wife of Sam'l H. Pratt, Mercht. Who departed this Life 20th. Jany. 1798 Aged 45 Years & 8 months.
Has Virtue Charms? I Grant her heavenly fair. - [B, 3.]
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Sacred To the Memory of NICOL PRIMEROSE. A merchant of this City died 15th November 1796 aged 51 years.
And ELIZABETH HEXT PRIMEROSE Wife of ROBERT PRIMEROSE died 4th. April 1822. Aged 32 years 6 months and 6 days.
Also her three children ADAM TUNNO PRIMEROSE died 15 April 1821, Aged 1 year 6 months and 25 days.
MARIE CATHERINE PRIMEROSE died 30th. April 1821 Aged 2 years 4 months and 15 days.
ROBERT LIVIE PRIMEROSE Died 7th. March 1823 Aged 9 years 1 month & 22 days.
Likewise her consort ROBERT PRIMEROSE, Merchant, of this City aged 37 years 7 months and 23 days. Who in the prime of life and the full career of usefulness was on the 15th. May 1823 torn from the ties of Son & Father and from the peculiarly interesting & endearing care of an aged Mother and two tender Daughters, to mingle his kindred remains with those of his Father, his Wife & Children.
[G, 3.]
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H. P. . [See Torrey Stone. ] [D, 4.]
C. A. P. Obiit 29th. June 1862.
[Walk South of Church. See Lieutenant Charles Alston Pringle on Stone with Robert Pringle. ]
M. B. P. Born 5th. July 1835 Died 2nd. Dec. 1874.
[Walk South of Church. From Records: Miles Brewton Pringle died Decr 2nd 1874 aged 39 years 5 mos. ]
R. P. Obit. 26th. Oct. 1860. [Walk South of Church. See Robert Pringle. ]
R. P. Jun. Obiit 21st. August 1863. [Walk South of Church. ]
W. B. P. Born 8 July 1800 Died 13 Dec 1881. [Walk South of Church. ]
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To The memory of ANNA TILGHMAN SMITH The Eldest Child of W. Alston and Emma S, Pringle who died on the 18th day of September 1850 In the Fifth year of her age. [F, 3.]
To The Memory of ELIZABETH Daughter of Wm. B. & Mary M. PRINGLE who died on the 22nd of January 1844, in the Fifth year of her age.
Also To the memory of EDWARD 2nd. Child of Francis LeJau & Rebecca Pringle Frost Born Jun 8., 1869 Died Oct. 19, 1871.
"Jesus called a little child unto him." [F, 3.]
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Sacred To The Memory of MRS. ELIZABETH M. PRINGLE Relict of James R. Pringle, Esq. who died on the 12th. day of Aug. 1843, in the Sixty-first year of her age.
Her piety was early imbibed, and faithfully & fervently cherished through life. Obeying the precepts of the Gospel, She delighted in the sentiments and duties of Charity & Love. In every relation, social & domestic, She was a sincere and exemplary Christian.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
[F, 3.]
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To the Memory of HESS ALSTON Daughter of Motte Alston & Ella Ravenel Pringle, Born 9. Nov. 1852, Died 18. May 1861.
And of HESSE ALSTON Daughter of Donald G. & Mary Pringle Mitchell, Born 5. June 1854, Died 27. Dec. 1861.
Near them lie the remains of JOHN RAVENEL son of Motte Alston & Ella Ravenel Pringle. Born 21. June 1855, Died 9. Oct. 1855. "Of such is the Kingdom of God." [F, 3.]
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Sacred to the memory of JAMES R. PRINGLE, JR. Eldest son of James R. and Sarah L. Pringle, Born 23rd. September 1846, Died 7th. May 1872. In his early grave lie buried Joys and hopes of devoted parents, And just expectations of loving friends. Inspired by a character of uncommon purity and excellence. Faithful to his native State He served her in the field: Upright and earnest In the business of life. He acquired the esteem of men. Cheerful and amiable He won their attachment. Conspicuous among his graces Was that genuine filial love Which in its duties finds its pleasures. The principles Which should govern his conduct, Were sought in the precepts of our holy religion; For in very early youth he had been led to acknowledge before the world Him who is "The way, the Truth, the Life," And through Whom "Death is swallowed up in victory."
[F, 3.]
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Sacred To The Memory of JAMES REID PRINGLE Who died 11th July, 1840. In the 58th. year of his age.
Firmness, Probity and Honor Characterized him through life,
And in all its duties and relations He maintained a strict regard For the principles and obligations Of Christian morality. Elected to high Offices
Both in this State and City, He discharged them With a fidelity and usefulness That commanded the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens. In social and domestic life He was most beloved by those who knew him best. [F, 3.]
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In Memory of JAMES REID PRINGLE, and SARAH GILMER LADSON PRINGLE, His beloved Wife.
JAMES REID, son of James R. & Elizabeth M. Pringle, Born July 28, 1813, Died June 30, 1884.
SARAH GILMER LADSON PRINGLE Daughter of James H. & Eliza Ann Ladson. Born July 8. 1824 Died 9 Jan. 1877.
God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Rev. 7:17
Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. St. John 11:25.
[F, 3.]
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Here rest the remains of JAMES REID PRINGLE, ninth son of William Bull and Mary M. Pringle. Born in this City 8th. October 1842 In the recent War He served as a Captain
In the First Regiment of
South Carolina Artillery.
Subsequently he became A member of the Bar of San Francisco And merited The honours of his profession.
But his highest distinction was That he was a soldier of the Cross And strove to follow His Master In humble trust and holy living. He had much to live for In his wife, his children And what the world calls fortune But death was his great gain For he passed from the joys of earth To the blessings of heaven From the vanities of time To the riches of eternity on the 9th. June 1871.
[F, 3.]
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To The memory of J. H. LADSON PRINGLE second son of James R. & Sarah L. Pringle, Died 23. July 1858, Aged 4 years 5 months and 15 days.
"Of such is the kingdom of Heaven.'
[F, 3.]
Sacred to the Memory of JOHN JULIUS PRINGLE, ESQ. Who died on the 17th. March 1843 In the Ninetieth year of his age. For many years an eminent lawyer In this city, he was not less admired For his knowledge which was various And profound, than for Those qualities of heart and mind Which made it honorably & practically useful. Preferring the calm of retirement To the distinction of public life, He rather shunned than sought office: And was as remarkable for declining, As many are, for courting its honors But the appointments which he did accept Both elevated and responsible, Were discharged with learning, Ability and fidelity. He submitted patiently to the infirmities Of age, and died with the resignation of a Christian.
Illa praemittitur non amittitur.
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At the base of this Pilaster Was committed to the earth, All that was mortal and perishable of SUSANNAH, who was forty seven years, The very amiable and excellent wife Of John Julius Pringle Esquire. She was born 14th. December 1768 And died 7th. February 1831. She was liberally endowed, With the qualities of the head, heart, And person, which most adorn and endear The loveliest of her Sex;
These were rendered the more estimable By her discreet, moral and pious conduct, In her life she was therefore much beloved, And at her death much lamented. But her afflicted husband and children "Sorrowed not as those without hope." For they were by this hope consoled. That GOD had willed to translate her, From this frail and fleeting existence To one of everlasting bliss. And that by His grace they may so live Here, as to be reunited to her hereafter.
[South Walk of Church, outside. ]
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Beneath this pavement, near this spot lie the remains of ROBERT PRINGLE, who died on the 26th. October 1860 in the 68th. year of his age. Of a noble and generous nature He was loved and valued by all who knew him
Around him lie the remains of his three nephews sons of William Bull and Mary Motte Pringle
WILLIAM BULL PRINGLE JUN. Born 2nd. July 1833, Died 29th. June 1859. He possessed in an unusual degree The varied qualities of mind and heart Which made the man, The Gentleman and the friend. His generous loving genial temper Endeared him to all who knew him.
LIEUTENANT CHARLES ALSTON PRINGLE Born 14th. January 1841 Died 29th. June 1862 of Malarious Fever Contracted in Camp on John's Island, Whilst serving with his regiment 1st. South Carolina Infantry. Firm Brave and Earnest, He united the thoughtfulness of a mature mind To the freshness and ingenuousness of youth.
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CAPTAIN ROBERT PRINGLE Of Lucas's Battalion South Carolina Artillery. Born 31st. July 1837, Killed 21st. August 1863 On the Battlements of Fort Wagner In defence of this harbour. The type of a Christian Soldier, His devotion to duty was enthusiasm. His courage the Christian's readiness to die When death came suddenly and in a terrible form.
They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided 2 Sam. 1.23.
In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die And their departure is taken for misery And their going from us to be utter destruction But they are at peace Wisdom III, 2, 3.
[South Wall of Church, Outside.]
Sacred To the Memory of SUSAN M. PRINGLE Second Daughter of James R. & E M. Pringle. Who died on the 29th. Dec. 1836. in her 27th. year.
Her earthly life was but a constant preparation for the Eternal World. [F, 3.]
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PRINGLE
[East Side. ] In Memory of WM. ALSTON PRINGLE Born Dec. 2. 1823. Died Feb. 27. 1895.
And his Wife EMMA S. PRINGLE Born Feb. 5. 1825. Died Oct. 8. 1879. And their Children.
[North Side. ] ELIZABETH S. PRINGLE. Born July 16, 1854. Died May 2, 1871.
EDWARD J. PRINGLE Bord March 25, 1870. Died June 22, 1871.
JOHN J. PRINGLE Born Feb. 2, 1866. Died Dec. 26, 1872.
EMMA PRINGLE. Born June 24, 1856. Died Jan. 30 1878.
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[South Side. ] ANNA T. S. PRINGLE Born April 24, 1869 Died Dec. 30, 1881
REBECCA M. PRINGLE
Born Nov. 14, 1857 Died Feb. 15, 1884.
SUSAN R. PRINGLE
Born Sept. 12, 1867 Died May 9, 1884.
[West Side.] Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
They shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and mourning, shall flee away. [E, 3.]
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Sacred To the Memory of JULIA PRINGLE eldest daughter of James R. and E. M. Pringle who departed this life on the 9th. of August 1829 aged 21 years and 8 months.
She was thus early removed from all the virtuous enjoyments as well as the cares and sorrows of life', for her soul pleased the Lord who hasted to take her away.
[F, 3.]
Beneath this Stone Repose the Mortal Remains of MARY R. PRINGLE Fourth Daughter of James R. & E. M. Pringle Died Sept. 11, 1837. AEt. 18 years and 10 months
Rejoicing in life-she yet laid up her dearest treasures in heaven.
[F, 3.]
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TO THE beloved and revered memory of our Father and Mother
WILLIAM BULL PRINGLE, Born 8. July 1800 Died 13. December 1881. And MARY MOTTE PRINGLE, Born 17. June 1803 Died 4. October 1884.
Whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die."
[F, 3.]
Sacred to the Memory of
JOHN PYNE who departed this life on the 7th. of June 1813 Aged 47 years.
May he rest in peace. AMEN.
[Footstone. ] J. P. 1813.
[E, 3.]
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Sacred to the Memory of MRS. JENNET PURSE Of Ayrshire, Scotland. Consort of MR. THOMAS E. PURSE of Charleston.
After a painful illness which She bore with Christian fortitude and pious resignation to the will of God She died on the 20th. of Nov. 1826 In the 23rd. year of her age And left a fond Husband, an Infant Daughter, an affectionate Sister and many friends to mourn her loss. But not without the steadfast hope of meeting them in that better world, where there shall be no more Death, nor sorrow, nor pain.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord for they rest from their labours and their works do follow them.
[F, 4.]
MARY Born December 19, 1802. Died July 21 1886.
ELIZABETH PRIOLEAU Widow of John Ward McCall, M. D. Born March 4, 1800 Died February 22, 1886.
Daughters of DANIEL and CATHERINE RAVENEL. [A, 5.]
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JULIA PRINGLE RAVENEL Eldest daughter of William and Eliza B. Ravenel. Born March 9th. 1837 Died June 4th. 1863.
[A, 5.]
WILLIAM RAVENEL, Son of Daniel and Catherine Ravenel, Born 23 Oct. 1806. Died 10 Nov. 1888.
And his Wife, ELIZA B. RAVENEL Daughter of James Reid and Elizabeth M. Pringle, Born 6 Dec. 1814, Died 6 Aug. 1888.
Their Children JULIUS PRINGLE, 24 Mar. 1852-7 May 1853. ARTHUR, 27 Apr. 1854-30 Apr. 1855 MARY PRINGLE, 16 Nov. 1843-14 Sept. 1856 ELIZA PRINGLE, 18 Oct 1856-5 Oct 1857 JULIA PRINGLE, 9 Mar 1837-4 June 1863 WILLIAM, Jr. 20 Dec. 1845-23 Aug. 1863.
[Footstones with initials marking grave of each child.]
[A, 5.]
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SACRED To the revereed Memory of SARAH W. READ. The Youngest Daughter of Dr. WILLIAM and SARAH READ, Who died on 31st. day of May 1833, In the Meridian of her life. Constant and steadfast in all Religious and moral duties She was the support and comfort of her aged Parent The delight of her relatives connexions and friends, Her death leaves a melancholy void in the domestic and social circle, and grief is assuaged by the well founded hope of her Eternal bliss the sure reward of piety and virtue. [C, 3.]
Here lie the remains of DR. WILLIAM READ, a tablet to whose memory has been placed within this Church. [C, 3.]
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IN MEMORY of JAMES RICHARDSON, A native of Westmoreland England for many years a resident Merchant in Havanna. Whilst on a visit to this City For the benefit of his health, He departed this life on the 13th. of March 1831, Aged 41 years.
[D, 4.]
In Memory of JOHN RICHARDSON Born in Oxnam Roxburgshire Scotland, July 29th. 1765. and departed this life March 14th. 1818. [E, 6.]
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To the Memory of JANE RIGHTON, Who departed this Life 28th. Feby 1772. aged 36 years. JEREMIAH RIGHTON who departed this Life 18th. Decr. 1770 aged 14 years JOHN RIGHTON who departed this Life 29th. Feby. 1780 aged 21 years JANE MILLER, who departed this Life-July 1780 Aged 19 years.
MARY RIGHTON, who departed This Life on the 22nd. June 1781 aged 10 years. AVIS RIGHTON, who departed This Life 28th. Decr. 1792 aged 58 years.
J. R.
1772
J. R.
1770
J. R.
1780
J. M.
1780
M. R.
1781
A. R.
1782.
[C, 4.]
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To the memory of ELIZA S. REID, Daughter of Mr. John Ramsay, and wife of Geo. B. Reid, Esq. Both of this City Born January 26th. 1802 Died October 15th. 1863.
A dutiful Daughter, a faithful Wife a tender loving Mother a kindly, sympathetic Neighbor, she has gone to the rest which remains for the people of God.
"What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God."
And of GEORGE REID, Born August 4th. 1793 Died October 19th. 1876.
"Mark the upright man." [D, 4.]
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Sacred To the memory of GEORGE REID, who departed this life on the 6th. of April 1810. Aged Fifty Three Years.
Also of ANN REID, Who departed this Life On the 2nd. of October 1836 Aged Sixty nine years.
NEAR This spot also Rest the Remains of ISABELLA ELIZA, Their eldest Daughter Who departed this life on the 11th. day of January 1817, Aged Twenty-one years And 7 months.
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