Inscriptions on the tablets and gravestones in St. Michael's church and churchyard, Charleston, S.C., to which is added from the church records a list of interments of persons to whom there are no (14783295142)

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Title: Inscriptions on the tablets and gravestones in St. Michael's church and churchyard, Charleston, S.C., to which is added from the church records a list of interments of persons to whom there are no stones
Year: 1906 (1900s)
Authors: Jervey, Clare, comp
Subjects: Epitaphs
Publisher: Columbia, S.C., The State company
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation



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ruck four times by the Federal Artillery on Morris Island 1863 to 1865. Seriously injured by cyclone August 25th., 1885. Almost destroyed by Earthquake August 31st., 1886, Has been restored by the generosity of American Churchmen and friends, and reopened June 19th.. 1887. GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO! (Vestibule.) 12 Inscriptions on Tablets THY WILL BE DONE 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. (Vestibule.) The Right ReverendNATHANIEL BOWEN D. D. Born in Boston 29. June 1 779 Consecrated Bishop 8. October 1818 Died 25 August 1839. Revered in his diocese for gravity and w^isdom; 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 believethin me, shall never die. John, xi, xxvi. (North Wall.)
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Photograph by Clare Jervey. St. Michaels Church 13 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 1 779 And departed this life 25th. August 1839. in the 61 st. year of his age. (On slab in Chancel floor.) 14 Inscriptions on Tablets (Crest) In Memory of Pierce Butler, of County Carlow, Ireland. Major of the 29th. Regt. British Army. Resigned 1 773. Married Mary, daughter of Thomas Middleton, Esq. of S. C. Died June 1822 Buried at Christ Church, Philadelphia. Member of the Continental Congress. Signer of the Constitution of the U. S. Senator from S. C. 1789-1791. 1793- 1796. 1802-1806 Resigned. And of his children: Thomas Harriet Percy Sarah FrancesAnna Eliza And of his grandchildren:LouisJohnFrancisAnne Pierce Mary Middleton Thomas John, Captain 1st Troop Phila. City Cavalry 1843-1847. Capt. 3rd. U. S. Dragoons. Died Mexico 1847. Frances Pierce They are gone like