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1867-68 .- Wardens, no change ; Vestry, no change, ex- cept Martin L. Wilkins in place of Alex. Robertson.
1869 .- Wardens, no change ; Vestry, no change, except Richard Caldwell in place of Ed. Frost.
1870 .- Wardens, no change; Vestry, same save Wm. Jervey, vice Richard Caldwell.
1871-2 .- Wardens, no change ; Vestry, J. R. Pringle, Wm. Bull Pringle, J. M. Wilson, T. Frost, M. L. Wilkins, Hy. E. Young, Cleland K. Huger.
1873 .- No change, except in Vestry, E. P. Jervey, vice J. M. Wilson.
1874 .- Wardens, W. C. Courtney, Thos. Frost; Vestry, C. K. Huger, H. E. Young, M. L. Wilkins, E. P. Jervey, John H. Scriven, G. D. Bryan, Alex. W. Marshall.
1875 .- No change, except in Vestry, Dr. F. L. Parker. vice J. H. Scriven.
1876 .- No change, except Dr. T. L. Ogier, vice M. L. Wilkins.
1877-80 .- No change.
1881 .- Wardens, W. C. Courtney, Thos. Frost ; Vestry, H. E. Young, C. K. Huger, E. P. Jervey, G. D. Bryan, A. W. Marshall, Dr. T. L. Ogier, Arnoldus Vanderhorst.
1882-5 .-- Wardens, Thos. Frost, C. K. Huger; Vestry, H. E. Young, E. P. Jervey, G. D. Bryan, A. W. Marshall, Dr. T. L. Ogier, Arthur Lynah, Julius A. Blake.
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1886 .- Wardens, C. K. Huger, A. W. Marshall ; Vestry, H. E. Young, E. P. Jervey, G. D. Bryan, Dr. T. L. Ogier, J. A. Blake, Arthur Lynah, J. B. Chisolm.
THE DELIVERY OF PEWS IN ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH.
Ist, December, 1760, Delivered by Isaac Masyck.
No. 3 To RALPH IZARD. No. 65 To SAM'L PRIOLEAU.
..
4 " BENJ. SMITH. 67 " ANN AIR.
14 " THOMAS ELFE.
6. 17 " MILES BREWTON.
75 " BENJAMIN MA- ZYCK.
26 " JOSEPH NICHOL- " SON.
76 " FREDERICK GRIMKÉ. 66 27 " RICHARD 66 80 " THOMAS ROSE.
DOWNES. 66
89 " SAMUEL CARDY.
66 38 " JOB MILNER.
48 " JOHN MCCALL.
52 " SARAH BAKER. 66
97 " JOHN FAVORS.
66 57 " THOMAS HUTCH- INSON.
Delivered by Benj. Smith.
No. 21 To ISAAC MAZYCK.
2d December, Delivered by Isaac Mazyck.
No. 5 To EDWARD FEN- No. 29 To ROBERT PRINGLE. WICKE (by WM. “ 32 " LUKE STONTEN- GIBBS.) BURGH. .. 19 " WILLIAM BULL. 66 72 " JOHN HUME.
Delivered by Benjamin Smith.
No. 6 To JAMES LAURENS. No. 49 To WM. MIDDLETON. 8 " WM. BURROWS. (by H. MIDDLE- 9 " HENRY PERON- NEAU. 16 " JAMES PARSONS. TON.) 54 " WM. HENDERSON. 60 " HENRY MIDDLE- 20 " OTHNIEL BEALE. TON. .6 22 " ANN WALLER. 61 " THOMAS MIDDLE- TON.
25 " WM. BAMPFIELD.
.. 36 " JOHN SAVAGE. "
88 " JOHN GILES.
.. 18 " JACOB MOTTE.
91 " THOMAS BASNETT.
92 " THOS. STONE, JR.
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Delivered by Robert Pringle.
No. 109 To JOHN STEVENSON. 8th December, Delivered by Isaac Mazyck. No. 23 To THOMAS FARR, No. 69 To ROBERT JR. SON.
JOHN-
66 35 To WILLIAM BRAN- " 79 " JOHN GIBBES,
FORD. 39 " SARAH JOHNSTON (by J. MCCALL.) " 84
41 " PETER MANI-
GAULT.
66 47 " ELIZA AIKEN, (by " B. SMITH).
12 " HECTOR B. DE BEAUFAIN.
58 " WILLIAM GIBBES. " 100. " THOMAS LINNING
By Benjamin Smith.
NO. 13 To WILLIAM STONENO. 87 To WILLIAM HOP- (to WM. HOP- TON. TON). 90 " CORDES & POR-
55 " MOREAU SARRA- ZIN (to JONA'N SARRAZIN).
CHER (to P.
DOUXSAINT).
9th December, by G. Manigault.
No. 33 To ELINOR AUSTINNO. 70 To SUSANNA CROCK- (to GEO. AUS- ATT. TIN.) " EBENEZER SIM-
44 " GEORGE AUSTIN. MONS, JR.
66
62 " THOS. SHUBRICK. 77 HUMPHREY SOM-
66 64 " DANIEL RAVENEL, MERS. Jr., and ALEX. 81 WILLIAM SCOTT.
MAZYCK. 82 " EDWARD & LIGHT- WOOD.
66. " SARAH HOLLIBUSH
68. " THOMAS TUCKER
15th December, by G. Manigault.
No. 7 To HENRY LAURENS. NO. 94 To WILLIAM HALL
66 24 " ALEX. GARDEN. 98 " ROBERT HARDY.
37 " WILLIAM MOUL- " 107 " DANIEL BLAKE (to TRIE. WM. BLAKE).
45 " WILLIAM BLAKE.
66 74 " JOHN PAUL GRIMKÉ.
66 85 " STEPHEN MAZYCK (to PETER MAZYCK). 6
IIO " MARY ESTHER
HODGSON (to WM. HALL).
JR., by WILLIAM GIBBES.
THOMAS LAM-
BOLL (by THOS. LAMBOLL, JR.)
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16th December, by Isaac Mazyck.
No. 40 To PETER LEGER. No. 78 To DANIEL HORRY
66 42 " JOHN SNELLING. (to JOHN HUME.)
43 " GEORGE M'QUEEN "
(to ALEX. FYFFE). "
66 46 " JOHN MCQUEEN (to ALEX. FYFFE).
59 " ANN MATHEWES. "
66 73 " ELIZA PINCKNEY (to HARRIET PINCKNEY).
86 " WILLIAM PARKER.
93 " RICHARD PARK STOBO (to THOMAS STONE).
95 " FREDERICK STRO- BLE (to HANNAH STROBLE).
24th December, by G. Manigault.
No. 51 To SAMUEL WAINWRIGHT.
30th December, by G. Manigault.
NO. 15 TO STEPHEN BULL, NO. 102 TO JEREMIAH THE-
(to O. BEALE.)
30 GEORGE INGLIS, IO3
(to D. DEAS.) IO4
HOPKIN PRICE. GEORGE GARD- NER.
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DAVID DEAS.
66 53 THOMAS FARR, 105 PETER BUTLER.
66 56
66 BERNARD BEEK- MAN. 108
66
96 JAMES REID.
66
99
66 JACOB BOOMER. 66
III ELIZABETH HUNT.
IOI THOMAS NIGHT- ENGALE.
DARBY PENDER- GRASS.
February 28, 1761, Delivered by G. Manigault, Esq. NO. 50. TO THOMAS DRAY- NO. 63. TO THOMAS LYNCH. TON, (TO WM. DRAYTON.)
August 5th, 1761, Delivered by Isaac Mazyck. NO. 34 TO JOHN DRAYTON. NO. 83 TO ROBERT WIL- LIAMS in behalf for the use of MARGA- RET HARTLY, now MARGARET WIL- LIAMS .*
*Nos. 1, 2, 10, II and 28 not taken on List .- G. S. H.
US. "
66
(to THOS. EVANCE.) 106 LEONARD BO- SELLE.
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INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE MURAL TABLETS.
1755-1769-JAMES O'BRIEN PARSONS. Sacred to the memory of JAMES O'BRIEN PARSONS, eldest son of the Hon'ble James Parsons, Esq., and Susanna Parsons. He was born the Ist of November, 1755, and died at Westminster School, 19th April, 1769, aged 13 years, 5 months and 19 days. His remains rest in St. Martin in the Fields, London.
1760-1778-GEORGE PARSONS. Here rest the remains of GEORGE PAR- SONS, second son of the Hon'ble James Parsons, Esq., and Susanna Parsons. He was born the 13th February, 1760, and died the 23d of October, 1778, aged 18 years, 8 months and 10 days, Thus early did it please the Almightly to take to Himself these much lamented youths. Leaving their Country to mourn the loss of that support, and their disconsolate parents that comfort, of which their ripening virtues gave the most flattering prospect.
1745-1779-LOUIS DESAUSSURE. Sacred to the memory of LOUIS DESAUSSURE. He was a native of Beaufort District, and an Officer in the 3d Regiment of the South Carolina line of troops, raised for Continental Service during the War of the Revolution. Whilst lead- ing on his Soldiers to the assault, made by General Lincoln on the British Lines at Savannah, on the 9th day of October, 1779, he re- ceived a wound from a musket shot, of which he died in a few days, aged 34 years. His body was brought home to his afflicted friends and interred in the Cemetery of this Church.
1777-1817-RIGHT REV, THEODORE DEHON, D. D. Sacred to the Memory of the Right Rev. THEODORE DEHON, D. D., late Rector of this Church, and Bishop of the Diocese, who ceased to be mortal on the 6th day of August, 1817, in the 4Ist year of his life, and the 20th of his ministry. Genius, learning and eloquence added lustre to a character formed by Christian principles, and a constant study of the Christian's model. Meek : He was swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. Humble : He esteemed others better than himself. Mer- ciful : He sought out the poor and the afflicted. Devoted to God : He counted his life not dear to himself, so that he might finish his course with joy, and the ministry, which he had received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the Gospel of the Grace of God. Zeal, fortified by Dis- cretion, and Firmness by Moderation, Sanctity united with Urbanity, and Goodness with Cheerfulness, rendered him the delight of his friends, the admiration of his country, the glory and hope of the Church. His death was considered a public calamity. The pious lamented him as a primitive Bishop, the clergy as a father, and youth and age lingered at his grave. He was buried under the chancel, by direction of the Vestry, who also caused this monument to be erected
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in testimony of their affection, and his merit. Quis desiderio sit pudor, aut modus, tam chari capitis !
Beneath the Altar of this Church rest the remains of Bishop DEHON. A marble stone covers his grave, on which is the following inscrip- tion : "Here rest the remains of THEODORE DEHON, D. D., late Rector of this Church, and Bishop of the Diocese."
I7 ==- 1821-REV. EDWARD JENKINS, D. D. Qui Christo vivit perire nescit. In memory of EDWARD JENKINS, D. D., who died in April, 182I, in Glamorganshire, in Wales, the place of his nativity. He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, and having removed to this country was successively Rector of the Churches of St. Bartholomew, St. Michael and St. Philip. Whilst he was Rector of St. Michael's his orthodox principles as a Minister of the Gospel, his abilities as a preacher, his assiduity as a parochial priest, his candour, probity and benevolence, his exemplary, pious and moral conduct, graced with the acquirements of the scholar and polished manners of the gentleman, designated him as well qualified for the dignified station of Bishop of South Carolina, to which he was elected December 20, 1804, and which he declined, apprehensive that his advanced age might impede the punctual discharge of his duties. Bereaved by death of the issue he had by his beloved wife-a native of this State-he showed a parental kindness to the children and grandchildren whom she had by a former husband. They, to record his worth and their gratitude, here place this inadequate memorial. " The righteous shall be hadlin ever- lasting remembrance."-Psalm 112, v. 6.
1778-1847 .- JOHN S. COGDELL. To the memory of JOHN S. COGDELL, a native of South Carolina, who was born on the 19th September, 1778, and died on the 25th February, 1847. In all his relations he was a man to be cherished and loved ; he united the kindest affections and the deepest sensibility, the purest virtue and the strictest honor. He sustained with the greatest urbanity and with spotless integrity many public offices of trust and distinction ; and he illustrated and graced them by an enlightened mind ; a cultivated taste and a devotion to the fine arts, at once his ornament and his reward. He crowned all his high and endearing qualities by the humility and faith of the Christian and fell asleep in the assurance of awaking to everlasting life thro' the merits of the Redeemer.
1785-1858 .- MRS. MARIA COGDELL. Born May 19th, 1785. Died De- cember 8th, 1858.
1746-1825 .- CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY .- To the memory of GENERAL CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY, one of the founders, of the American Republic. In war, he was the companion in arms and the friend of Washington. In peace, he enjoyed his unchanging confidence and maintained, with enlightened zeal, the principles of his
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administration and of the Constitution. As a statesman, he be- queathed to his country the sentiment, " millions for defense, not a cent for tribute." As a lawyer, his learning was various and profound, his principles pure, his practice liberal. With all the accomplishments of the gentleman, he combined the virtues of the patriot and the piety of the Christian. His name is recorded in the history of his country, inscribed on the charter of her liberties, and cherished in the affec- tions of her citizens. Obeit, XVI August, MDCCCXXV. Ætatis, LXXIX.
1803-1851 .- REV. THOMAS JOHN YOUNG .- To the memory of the REV. THOMAS JOHN YOUNG, Assistant Minister of St. Michael's Church, who was born October 22nd, 1803, and died October 11th, 1852. In his character were blended the affections which make the happiness of domestic life, with the qualities that adorn the pastoral office, a vigorous mind, carefully cultivated, a disposition earnest and firm, yet full of tenderness, a pure and holy life ; he grasped the entire circle of his duties, and disease, that wasted his strength for years, could not weaken his devotion to them ; the goodness of God permitted him to crown the instruction of his life by the lesson of his death ; strong in faith, hope and love for his friends and people, he forgot nothing that concerned their welfare, and ceased his care for Christ's Church on earth only when called to its joys in Heaven, " where they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness, as the stars forever and ever." Dan'1, 12. 3. Erected to a beloved Pastor by the Vestry and congregation of St. Michael's Church.
1770-1836 .- REV. FREDERICK DALCHO, M. D .- This stone is erected by the Vestry of St. Michael's Church in memory of the REV. FREDERICK DALCHO, M.D., who, having served this Church as an Assistant Minis- ter for seventeen years, died on the 24th day of November, A. D. 1836, in the 67th year of his age ; and was buried near this place .* Fidelity, industry and prudence were the chracteristics of his ministry. He loved the Church, delighted to the last in its service, and found in death the solace and support of the faith which, with an exemplary constancy, he had preached. Steadfast and uniform in his own pecu- liar convictions and actions as a member and minister of the Protest- ant Episcopal Church, he lived and died "in perfect charity with all men."
1801-1868-REV. PAUL TRAPIER KEITH. This tablet is erected by the Vestry in affectionate remembrance of the REV. PAUL TRAPIER KEITH, who served God in the Sacred Ministry of His Church forty- three years-first as Rector of the Parish of Prince George, Win-
* This stone originally stood on outer south wall.
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yah, next as Assissant Minister and Rector of St. Michael's, Charles- ton. A man " in whom was no guile," of the sweetest natural dispo- sition, of rare modesty and firm for the truth. Born in Georgetown, of this State, October 26th, 1801 ; made Deacon January 6th, 1825 ; ordained Priest April 20th, 1827; died in Charleston, August 23d, 1868. " I appoint unto you a Kingdom as my Father hath appointed unto me."
JULY 27TH, 1799-TO OUR MOTHER, SABINA E. HUGER.
1757-1843-JOHN JULIUS PRINGLE ANI)
1768-1831-SUSANNA, HIS WIFE .- In memory of JOHN JULIUS PRINGLE and of SUSANNA, his wife, their children have raised this monument, as a memorial of a father, whose life was valuable as an example of great purityof character, and great talents usefully exerted ; and as a tribute to a mother who was conspicuous for her virtues. Their re- mains lie in the cemetery of this Church, at the base of one of the pilasters, where their epitaphs are inscribed.
1770-1846-HENRY DEAS. Sacred to the memory of the HON. HENRY DEAS, who was born 20th June, 1770, and died 2d December, 1846. With earnest patriotism and enlightened devotion to constitutional liberty. he zealously engaged in eventful political measures, and by his wise and prudent counsel, by his graceful, earnest and persuasive elo- quence, and by the moral force of a pure and elevated charcter, ex- erted a prominent influence in public affairs. In December, 1835, he retired from the Senate of this State, over which he had presid ed eight sessions with memorable courtesy, dignity and ability.
To the social attractions of elegance, refinement, wit and engaging benevolence, he added fidelity in the discharge of every relative duty. A husband, tender, assiduous, devoted, the affectionate friend and counsellor of his children, a humane and gentle master, he excelled in the domestic virtues. In life and in death, with a reasonable re- ligious and holy hope, he trusted in God.
1754-1845-WILLIAM READ, M. D .- Sacred to the memory of DOCTOR WILLIAM READ, a native of Christ Church Parish, South Carolina, who departed this life on 21st April, 1845, in the 92d year of his age. He first served his country as a volunteer in the war of the American Revolution, and afterwards as a Deputy Surgeon-General ir. the army, under the immediate eye of General Washington. He had the high satisfaction of attracting the personal regard and winning the appro- bation of the Father of his Country. As a physician he was skillful and benevolent, as a citizen generous and public-spirited, and as a man he lived honored and respected by all. For several years he was a a member of the Vestry and a communicant of this Church, in the cemetery of which his remains are buried, and at the time of his de- cease he was President of the State Society of the Cincinnati. In
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temper he was frank, manly and sincere, in deportment dignified and courteous, and in all the domestic relations of life exemplary and irreproachable.
This monument is consecrated by filial reverence to the memory of an honored parent,
1779-1839 .- RIGHT REV. NATHANIEL BOWEN, D. D .- The Right Reverent NATHANIEL BOWEN, D. D., born in Boston 29th June, 1779, consecrated Bishop 8th October, 1818, died 25th August, 1839. Revered in his Diocese for gravity and wisdom ; he was endeared to his congregation by benevolence and piety. This Church, which was edified by his pastoral care, and saw him adorn the episcopal office with dignity ; now dedicates this marble to the memory of his virtues. " Whosoever liveth and believeth in me, shall never die." John XI.XXVI.
On a slab in the floor of the Chancel is inscribed : Here rest the remains of the Right Reverend NATHANIEL BOWEN, D. D., late Rector of this Church and Bishop of the Diocese of South Carolina. He was born in Boston 29th June, 1779, and departed this life 25th August, 1839, in the 61st year of his age.
IN THE VESTIBULE.
MARY BLACKLOCK-In memory of a sincere Christian and exemplary parent, Mary, the beloved and devoted wife of John Freer Blacklock, Esquire. She died 10th June, 1850.
1819-1880-THEODORE DEHON WAGNER. In memory of THEODORE DEHON WAGNER, merchant of Charleston, S. C., born 24th March, 1819, died 23d February, 1880. "He delivered the poor when they cried and the fatherless who had none to help them. The blessing of Him that was ready to perish came upon him ; and he caused the heart of the widow to sing for joy."
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