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Richmond County,
Georgia
St. Paul’s
Church, Augusta, Georgia.
From Mrs. Annie McIntosh Wall.
Augusta
declared for “Liberty” soon after the idea was born. At that time Fort
Augusta and St. Paul’s Church were the central points of interest in
the place.
The small Provincial force that garrisoned the Fort, which was then in
a decayed condition and unfit for defensive purposes, knew that
resistance was useless, when Col. Campbell of the British army came
with a thousand men, to take the town, in January, 1779. With the
English in possession, Col. Brown was left in command, the
fortifications improved and strengthened, and the name of the Fort
changed to “Fort Cornwallis.”
The Americans, encouraged by victory in the up country, made efforts to
reach Fort Cornwallis in 1780; but were repulsed, with great loss of
life and serious disaster to the country. The British commander, Col.
Brown, was dangerously wounded – his second grievance from the
patriots, for which he took ample revenge.
The Americans made a second effort to take Augusta and were successful.
Fort Grierson, which was a short distance above and in sight, was first
captured, and, after a short siege, Fort Cornwallis was taken. It was
early in June, 1781, when the reign of Col. Brown came to an end, and
the starving prisoners, confined in the Fort, were released.
Patriots of the American Revolution, who died in the siege of Augusta,
are said to have been buried in this churchyard, near where they fell.
Some are supposed to lie beneath the walk which leads to the church.
I have been told that the piling, which supported the Fort on the river
front, can still be seen when the water is low.
Once, when the river overflowed its banks and swept the street back of
St. Paul’s, graves were uncovered. Doubtless, soldiers of the
Revolution were there laid to rest.
All this ground is hallowed ground. For the brave and true are here.
Within the church are numerous memorials, alters, tablets, windows,
pictures, statuary, and many other tokens, in remembrance of those who
have passed away. Tablets in memory of Edward Fenwick Campbell, his
wife and children, form a link to the churchyard, where there remains
rest.
Sacred to the memory of MARIA CAMPBELL, wife of Edward Fenwick Campbell
and daughter of General
William Hull, a native of Newton, Massachusetts, who died in the City
of Augusta, May 24, 1845, after a
residence of 31 years in Richmond County, and was buried in the
cemetery of St. Paul’s Church.
TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS.
St. Paul’s Church, Augusta, Ga.
There is an importance and beauty in the old historic Church in
Augusta, Ga. A most imposing
monument stands near the north wall and is of granite from Oglethorpe
County. A beautiful cross of
heavy blocks of hewn stone, facing northward to the river, marks the
spot where the historic fort stood
and an old cannon once used in the fort, rests at its base. This was
erected by the Georgia Society
Colonial Dames, and marks the site of the Colonial Fort built by order
of General Oglethorpe and the
trustees in 1736, and known during the Revolution as Fort Cornwallis.
St. Paul’s Church was built in
1750, under a curtain of this Fort.
The church as it now stands is a little west of where it was in 1750.
It has been enlarged two or three
times, which necessitated the covering of some of the graves, and the
tombs of noted men and
women are beneath the edifice. The oldest tombs, on which the
descriptions are now decipherable
are oblong, box-shaped. The sides are bricked in and each has its slab
of marble lettered in old English.
Unfortunately, many of the slabs are broken, owing to the efforts of
the Union soldiers, who hunted for
treasure in the old church-yard in 1865.
The inscriptions on some of these tombs are all the histories we have
of those who sleep in this old
church-yard.
There are no dates back of 1787.
Inscriptions on Tomb-stones.
To the memory of Dr. James Lander, and Francis, his brother, who both
died suddenly at Augusta, Ga. James died December 28, 1789, age 20,
Francis died December 26, 1787, age 19.
Martha Wallace, wife of William Wallace, died October 23, 1789, age 20.
Rachel Longstreet, daughter of Hannah and William Longstreet, died
January 12, 1790, age 2 years and 4 months.
From the broken tombstone of Mrs. Jackson. In memory of Mrs. Anne
Jackson, wife of ----- Jackson, born June 25, 1765, died March 2, 1793.
Also their son James Lander Jackson, who died October 13, 1791, age 6
months.
In memory of Mrs. Kitty Jack, wife of Captain Samuel Jack. Died July
15, 1792, age 37.
To the memory of Robert Forsythe, Federal Marshal of Georgia, who in
the discharge of the duties of his office, fell a victim to his respect
to the laws of his country, January 11, 1794. His virtues as an officer
of rank, an unusual confidence in the war which gave Independence to
the United States and in all the tender and endearing relations of
social life have left impressions on his country.
Robert Forsyth was the father of John Forsyth, the Statesman. Robert
Forsyth and Beverly Allen were both patriots of 1776, both determined,
both unflinching in courage. They met and one died. There is nothing,
with this exception, to mar the memory of Beverly Allen or the
character of a man whose usefulness can now hardly be estimated. His
eloquence and purity of living won for him the love and respect of the
people of Elbert County and many stood ready to protect him with their
lives. He had chosen the ministry, as his calling but after the trouble
with Forsythe he went to Kentucky and devoted himself to the study of
medicine. He became one of the best loved physicians of his section.
William Thompson, Esq., is the next tomb. His grave is near that of
Robert Forsythe. He was a member of the Order of the Cincinati, and a
Colonel in the Revolution. The inscription on tomb is: Ewer and sword,
in upper left hand corner, naken arm and hand, with broad sword, on
upper right hand corner. Order of the Cincinnati carved in script;
between a spread eagle, beneath holding laurel branches.
William Thompson, Esq., was an officer in the 9th Penn. Regiment. From
its formation in 1776 to the end and from his American Brethren. He
died March 19, 1794. His widow survived him.
Isabella Spencer. Spouse to Alex. Spencer who died July 11, 1797.
Miss Rosa Bowie, daughter Major John and Mrs. Rose Bowie, South
Carolina. Age 11 years.
Commodore Oliver Bowen, a native of Rhode Island, where he sprang from
an honorable stock. Died July 11, 1815, age 56. A patriot of 1775. He
was among the first in the State who stepped forth in vindication of
our rights. His life equally with his property were often required in
the cause. His widow survived him.
There are Bowens buried in one of the Buckersville semeteries in Elbert
County said to be relatives.
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The tombs of the unknown dead are in the southwest corner of the
church-yard.
On two of the oldest tombs can be seen the names Young and Moore.
This monument was erected by William Young and John Moore to perpetuate
the memory of Mr. David Young, who departed this life September 5,
1801, age 73 years.
Dinah Shepard Moore, daughter of John and Elizabeth Moore (daughter of
Mr. David Young), age 2 months.
Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, wife of John Moore, who departed this life
October 12, 1808. Age 40.
Mr. William Young, a native of Cumberland County, in England, who
departed this life February 11, 1818. Age 58.
The monument of Patrick Moore is crumbling away. The urn-shaped figure
that forms the apex, shows the work of a master hand and the delicate
ivy-wreath, traced there, is more beautiful in the soft grey of age,
than when the marble was new. This inscription to his memory is on the
east side of the monument, while those in memory of his near relatives
appear on the north and south sides.
Erected to the memory of Patrick Moore, a native of Ireland, born in
the Parish of Bangor, and County of Down on the 25th of November, 1751,
and died in Augusta August 23, 1803, age 52 years.
Thomas Moore, nephew of Patrick Moore, born July 1, 177-, died
September 1, 1803.
Eleanor Moore, daughter of Thomas and Fannie Moore, born November 5,
1799, and died August 20, 1800.
Frances Moore ------------------
William Moore, nephew of Patrick Moore, born September 22, 1788, died
August 28, 1803. Age 25.
Another monument of fine marble, similar in form to that of Patrick
Moore, is near the church, a little to the east, and is in memory of
the wife of Augustus Moore. West side. Sacred to the memory of
Keziah Louisa Moore, consort of Augustus Moore, born April 9, 1789, and
died March 1, 1818.
In memory of Mrs. Sarah H. Gardner, wife of James Gardner, of Augusta,
Ga., who departed this life July 22, 1801. Age 29 years.
James and Sarah H. Gardner had two children; a son, who has descendants
in Augusta, Ga., and a daughter, first Joseph McKinne and had a son
Felix McKinne, who died young. After the death of Mr. McKinne, she
married a Gould and they have descendants in Augusta.
In memory of James Clark, who departed this life December 21, 1797. He
was in Killead, Kingdom of Ireland, Age 21.
In memory of James Campbell, merchant of Augusta, Ga. Died September
14, 1820. Age 37. He was a native of Randalstown, Antrim Co., Ireland.
In memory of Mary Nesbitt, wife of Hugh Nesbitt who departed this life
December 8, 1802. Age 25.
Also their son, James Wilson Nesbitt. Died January 7, 1803. Age 7 weeks.
To the memory of William Henry White, who departed this life August 30,
1802. Age 7 months.
Sacred to the memory of Colonel Ambrose Gordon, born in the State of
New Jersey, June 28, 1751, and departed this life in Augusta, Ga., June
28, 1804. Age 53 years.
In memory of Julian Gordon, daughter of Ambrose and Elizabeth Gordon,
who died September 14, 1805. Age 3 years.
In memory of Rev. Washington McKnight, who departed this life September
5, 1805. Age 26. He was the first minister of the Presbyterian Church
of Augusta. It was first organized by the Rev. Washington McKnight in
1801. John Taylor, William Few, and George Watkins were ordained
elders, and the sacraments were regularly administered from that time.
In memory of Nicholas Danforth, son of Jacob and Mary Danforth who died
November 6, 1805. Age 2 years.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Sarah Ballard, wife of Mr. Frederick
Ballard, who departed this life January 9, 1806. Age 48 years.
The tomb of Joseph G. Cormick seems to have been the first monument of
imposing consequence erected in the church-yard.
The inscription on this tomb: “This tomb encloses the mortal remains of
Joseph G. Cormick; he was a native of Ireland and in common with
the majority of his country men, felt the varied wrongs which afflict
that devoted land. In an attempt, prompted by patriotism, guided by
honor, supported by courage, failing to redress these wrongs, he turned
from the enslaved shores of Europe to America the only asylum of
Liberty.” He died August 19, 1806. Age 26.
As captain he commanded the “Irish Volunteers,” an organization still
in existence.
Ann, wife of Doc. John Murray, who departed this life December 21st,
1806. Age 49 years. Descendants of Doctor John and Mrs. Ann Murray, of
Augusta, Ga. A line that can be traced, “Murray,” “Bryson,” “Davison,”
“Fargo.”
Ann Howard, daughter of Rhesa and Hannah Howard, who departed this life
January 5, 1807. 18 years.
Thaddeus Phelps Howard, infant son of John and Louisa Howard, who
departed this life December 23, 1817. Age 3 years, 4 months, 10 days.
Amos Newton, who departed this life January 21, 1813.
James Newton, son of Amos and Harriet Newton, who departed this life
June 6, 1807. Age 13 days. Near the resting place of Mrs. Anne Murray
are several tombs that have Scotch names: “Blair,” “Mackintosh,”
“McKinne.”
Alexander Blair, who was a native of Scotland and early in life became
a citizen of the United States. Died 16th day of September, 1804, in
the 36th year of his age.
Here also lie the remains of his son, James, who died at the age of 13
months, on 3rd of September, 1802. Erected by his mother, Eliza Blair.
Sons of Major Alexander Blair by whose side they lie. Thomas Alexander
Blair died 11th October, 1805. Age 2 years and 6 months. Alexander
Blair, died 18th November, 1805, aged 6 years and 2 days.
Mrs. Elizabeth McKinne, who died September 15th, 1809. Age 61, was a
Miss Pope of North Carolina. Her husband and brothers were active
patriots of the American Revolution. One of the descendants of Mrs.
McKinne has given the name of her husband as John McKinne. Before the
war between the states and for some years after, nearly every family in
Summerville, a suburban town of Augusta, could trace relationship by
birth or marriage, back to these McKinne ancestors. This family has no
male representative of the name now living. Mr. Barna McKinne, a son of
Mrs. Elizabeth McKinne, has descendants: Mrs. Winter, of Summerville;
Mrs. C. A. Rowland, of Augusta; Mr. J. P. C. Whitehead, of Dallas,
Texas; Mrs. Richard Wilde, of San Francisco; Mr. John Winter and Mrs.
Robt. Robertson, of New Orleans; Mrs. Geo. Hardwick, Mrs. J. Hardwick
Jackson, and many others in this and other sections of the South. The
line, that connects the Montgomery family of Summerville, came through
the daughter of Alexander Blair and his wife. Eliza McKinne, Mrs.
Blair, became the second wife of James Gardner, of Augusta, and their
descendants are numerous: Miss Mary Ann Gardner, their only living
child, resides in Summerville; Gen. Wm. Montgomery Gardner, who died
recently left a daughter, Miss Marion Gardner; Mr. James Gardner,
another son, left children; and Mrs. White, Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. Ridgely,
Mrs. Hale Barrett, Mr. Colden Rihnd, and many others, are from James
and Eliza Gardner.
Another daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth McKinne married Thomas Gardner,
their descendants are Gardners, Gairdners, Fosters, Weeds, Smiths, etc.
Mrs. John Mackintosh, whose tomb is near that of her mother, Mary
McKinne. One of the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Mackintosh married a
Dent, and has descendants in Waynsboro; Dr. John Dent, Dr. A. S.
Whitehead and others. Another daughter married Governor Crawford and
left children. Mrs. Elizabeth McKinne’s name appears at the head of the
list, in the “Church Manual” when there were only fourteen members of
the Presbyterian Church in Augusta and a large number of her
descendants are of the same faith; but many are Episcopalians, and one
is the wife of a Bishop.
Standing alone, and not far from those of the McKinne famiy, is the
tomb of Alexander McLaws. If there were ever any dates on this tomb,
time has effaced them. His daughter has placed a stone over the body of
Alexander McLaws. His daughter was the wife of Governor Reid of
Florida. Their daughter, Flora Reid, married Colonel Dancey, an officer
of the Seminole war. James McLaws, the son of Alexander McLaws, married
and left descendants. The sons of James McLaws were Judge William
Raymond McLaws, General James La Fayette McLaws, Mr. Abram H. McLaws.
The grave of the “stranger” is here: Robert Mitchell of Queens County,
New York, died March 22nd, 1808, in his 32nd year.
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Sarah Hull Campbell, daughter of Edward and Marie Campbell, died July
6th, 1815.
Macartan Campbell, died July 31st, 1818, at Summerville. Another
Macartan Campbell died in Savannah, May 13th, 1871, and was buried
there.
“This tablet is erected by the Vestry in grateful memory of Edward
Fenwick Campbell, one of the builders of this church, Senior Warden of
the Parish. Died September 27th, 1861, at the age of 75 years.”
Anderson Watkins, M. D., a native of Virginia, but for many years a
resident of this city. He died near Lexington, Kentucky, September
16th, 1828, in the 56th year of his age.
Richard Tubman, born in Charles County, Md., May 17th, 1767, and
departed this life July 11th, 1836. He was a member of the Vestry of
this church for sixteen years.
Gerrard McLaughlin, born July 3, 1798, died April 22, 1857. For thirty
years a faithful member of the vestry of St. Paul’s Church, Augusta.
The graves of Bishop Polk and his wife are under the chancel. The
beautiful chancel railing, which was placed as their memorial, is just
above them. These tombs can be seen, by lifting a door and lowering a
lighted lantern into the crypt-like space.
Leonidas Polk, first Bishop of Louisiana, born April 10th, 1806, died
June 14th, 1864.
Frances Annie Devereux, wife of Leonidas Polk, born March 22nd, 1807,
died April 17th, 1875.
The tablet in memory of Bishop Polk, near the alter, is very beautiful.
Above a shield of black marble, lettered in gold, is a bishop’s crown.
Right Rev’d Leonidas Polk, D. D., missionary bishop of the South West,
First Bishop of Louisiana and Lieut Gen. in the army of the Confederate
States. Born April 10th, 1806. Fell at Pine Mountain, Georgia, June 14,
1864.
The tombs of Rev. William H. Clark and his wife are also beneath the
church, under the “Angel Stairway.”
Rev. William H. Clark, born Jan. 22nd, 1820, died Aug. 10th, 1877.
Mrs. Sophia Green Clarke entered into rest 1870. There is also a tablet
in memory of Rev. Clarke near the altar and opposite that of Bishop
Polk.
Lewis De Saussure Ford, M. D. L. L. D., born December 31st, 1801.
Entered into rest, August 22, 1883.
Frances Emily, born December 5th, 1807, died June 23rd, 1884.
The massive doors, leading from the vestry room into the church were
the gift of the daughters of Dr. Flournoy Carter. Capt. John Carter,
1760-1820. An officer in the Continental Army, and First Senior Warden
of St. Paul’s Church.
Dr. John Carter, 1793-1854.
MEMORIAL WINDOWS.
In memory of Theodosia, wife of Rev. Edward G. Ford, Rector of St.
Paul’s. Died April 1st, 1873.
.. Grace Sterling King, wife of John B. Connally, died December 31st,
1875.
Louise Woodward King, Died December 7, 1878.
Katherine Gregg McCoy, wife of W. E. McCoy, passed from death unto life
November 20th, 1882.
Charles Adolphus Platt, December 11th, 1814 – July 21st, 1887.
Josephine Elliot Platt, daughter of Charles A. Platt, May 11th, 1865 –
May 18th, 1882.
Mattie F. Alexander, died March 30th, 1883. Aged 23 years.
There are the Reredos windows in exquisite mosaic setting. The Dunbar
memorial, known as the “Angel Stairway.” Paintings of the Apostles, in
memory of Judge King.
Rev. Edward G. Ford, who was Rector before Rev. William H. Clark, is
buried beneath the church.
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Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Hannah Anderson, widow of Mr. Robert
Anderson, late merchant in Charleston, S. C. She was a native of
Pennsylvania and for 30 years a resident of Charleston. She died
September 30, 1814.
Alexander Hutcheson, son of Adam and Elizabeth Hutcheson, born Aug. 7,
1809, died April 2, 1810.
Adam Hutcheson, son of Adam and Elizabeth Hutcheson, born Feb. 2, 1811,
died March 7, 1813.
John Hutcheson, son of Adam and Elizabeth Hutcheson, born Oct. 20,
1815, died June 28, 18--.
In memory of Sarah Foulk McKinney, who departed this life October 10,
1809, age 26.
In memory of William Wigfall McKinney, son of David and Sarah McKinney,
died Nov. 10, 1809, age one month.
In memory of Caroline McKinney, daughter of David and Sarah McKinney.
In memory of David Bull, a native of Hartford, Conn., a merchant of
Augusta, Ga., died October 23d, 1809, age 26 years.
Mrs. Elizabeth Isaacs, wife of Ralph Isaacs, about April 9, 1809, age
45.
Charlotte W. Isaacs, youngest daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth Isaacs.
October 2, 1809. Age 15.
In memory of John W. Buckle, who departed this life July 20, 1809, age
31.
This tablet records the death of John Weltheim Berrien, only son of
John McPherson Berrien and Eliza, his wife, who departed this life Aug.
22, 1810. Age 1 year 10 months.
Sacred to the memory of John Bacon, born September 28, 1769, died April
15, 1812. His son Edmund Bacon, was a friend of Judge Augustus
Longstreet.
The Bacons, Barretts, Glascocks, Wares and others trace their family
lines from Captain John Bacon.
Governor Matthews is buried in St. Paul’s church-yard. This may be news
to some of his descendants for he has many. His tomb is by that of
Robert Forsythe and not far from the monument of John Bacon. The
inscription of his tomb is characteristic of the man, brief and to the
point:
“In memory of General George Matthews, Aug. 30, 1812. Age 73.”
The old monument of “John Wilson, Esquire,” is one of the best known.
“In memory of John Wilson, Esquire, late of Augusta, Ga., who departed
this life May 2, 1813. A native of Ireland and a resident of this
country for 54 years.
In memory of Mrs. Eliza Thompson, wife of Rev. B. Thompson, who
succeeded Rev. Washington McKnight and took charge of the Presbyterian
Church in 1807, who departed this life on the 14th of July, 1814, age
21 years.
In memory of Samuel William Miller, who was a member of a family which
still has a representative in Augusta. He was born in Newport, R. I.,
December 21, 1791, but resided in Georgia until a few years of his
death, when he removed to Augusta, Ga. He died September 18, 1817. Age
25 years, 8 months, 28 days.
To the memory of Mrs. Corrally Jones, consort of the Captain William
Jones, of the U. S. army, who departed this life Nov. 6, 1812, age 22
years.
In memory of Rebecca Fullerton, the wife of Hugh Fullerton, who died
May 9, 1810, age 29. Also Mary, daughter of Hugh and Rebecca Fullerton,
died October 27, 1801. Age 6 months.
Sacred to the memory of Bridget Cooper who departed this life January
15, 1813. Age 70 years.
In memory of Alexander Sturges, second son of Dimas and Isabella
Ponce, who was born August 6, 1809 and departed this life July 22, 1813.
Lewis Cooper, a native of Newark, N. J., who died September 28, 1817.
Age 32 years.
Sacred to the memory of John Beale Barnes, Esq., who departed this
life, Nov. 6, 1815. 36 years.
Sacred to the memory of Bernard Bignon, a native of France and a
resident of the United States for 23 years, who departed this
life on August 14, 1816. Age 75 years.
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The simple headstone of marble, which marks the grave of William
Longstreet, is by the west walk. His remains were there interred, near
the grave of his daughter, in 1814.
Sacred to the memory of William Longstreet, who departed this life
September 1st, 1814, Aged 54 Years, 10 months and 26 days.
William Longstreet, born in 1759, discovered the secret of steam
navigation sometime before the year 1788, and his name can be justly
placed among Georgia’s “Inventors.” The ridicule he endured, is
evident, from his letter to the Governor. Whether the “jeering” of the
thoughtless crowd retarded the progress of this energetic genius is
unknown; but a certain license of “much liberty,” which marked the
early times of “Independence,” made the jokers impudent, and a song,
about Longstreet’s boat, is remembered in the traditions of Augusta:
“Can you row the boat ashore, Billy boy, Billy boy! Can you row the
boat ashore, Gentle Billy! Can you row the boat ashore, Without a
paddle or an oar, Billy boy!”
The letter, preserved in the archives of the state, is as follows:
“Augusta, Sept. 26th, 1790.
Sir:-I make no doubt but you have often heard of my steamboat, and as
often heard it laughed at. But in this I have only shared the fate of
all other projectors, for it has uniformly been the custom of every
country to ridicule even the greatest inventions until use had proved
their utility. In not reading my scheme to practice has been a little
unfortunate for me, I confess, and perhaps the people in general; but
until very lately I did not think that either artists or material could
be had in the place sufficient. However, necessity, that grand science
of invention, has furnished me with an idea of perfecting my plan
almost entirely with wooden materials; and by such workmen as may be
got here, and from a thorough confidence of its success, I have
presumed to ask your assistance and patronage.
“Should it succeed agreeable to my expectation, I hope I shall discover
that source of duty which such favors always merit; and should it not
succeed, your reward must lay with other unlucky adventures.
“For me to mention to you all the advantages arising from such a
machine, would be tedious and indeed quite unnecessary, therefore I
have taken the liberty to state in this plain and humble manner my wish
and opinion, which I hope you will excuse, and I shall remain either
with or without approbation.
Your Excellency’s most obedient and very humble servant.
“Wm. Longstreet.
“To Governor Telfair.”
William Longstreet was the father of Judge Augustus Longstreet.
Duncan Matheson, a native of Ross Shire, Scotland, who died September
30th, 1812. Aged 32 years.
Daniel Starnes who died February 4th, 1814, aged 50 years. His stone
was placed by his brother Samuel Starnes.
The monument of marble, surmounted by a cross, near the church on the
east side is the tomb of Seaborn Jones, born at Halifax, N. Carolina,
June 15th, 1759, died at Augusta, Georgia, July 24th, 1815. Age 56.
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Josiah Sturges, son of Seaborn and Elizah Jones, born 1810, died Jan.
30th, 1813.
Robert Walker, son of Seaborn and Elizah Jones, born 1810, died July
22, 1815. Aged 5 years, 4 months and 11 days.
The monument to the memory of Mrs. Margaret Phinizy, is like that which
markes the grave of Mrs. Elizabeth McKinne – five marble balls rest on
the body of the tomb and support the pedestal of the urn shaped figure
on tops. It is near the west wall. Mrs. Margaret Phinizy, who having
adorned the doctrine of God her Saviour, by a life of exemplary piety
and usefulness. Died August 22nd, 1815, aged 55 years.
Eliza Mary Joyner, wife of Wm. H. Joyner and only daughter of Dr. James
Hartly of South Carolina, who departed this life on the 10th day of
October, 1815. Aged 19 years and 6 months. Also their infant son.
Rachel Danforth, wife of James R. Danforth, who departed this life
January 19th, 1816, in the 22nd year of her age. Also Anderson W.
Danforth, son of James R. and Rachel Danforth.
Daniel Dill died August 15th, 1816, in the 88th year of his age.
Nathan Gasque, who died October 1st, 1816, in the 41st year of his age.
Roderick William, son of Alexander and Mary MacKenzie, born April 19th,
1815, died October 1st, 1817.
Caroline Elizabeth, only child of Denis and Mary Small born 28th
December, A. D. 1800, died 21st September A. D. 1817.
.. Maria, wife of Samuel G. Starr, died November 5, 1817. Age 28. She
was daughter of Eben R. and Hannah White, Danbury, Conn.
Louisa, wife of Wm. Smith and daughter of Claiborne and Elizabeth
Watkins, of Abington, Virginia, who departed this life November 26,
1817, in the 17th year of her age.
John Bab Frances, son of F. B. and Jane Coquillon, born December 1871,
died January 16, 1818.
Thomas P. Moffett, died May 22nd, 1818, aged 22 years.
The section, where members of the Campbell family are buried, is near
the graves of Seaborn Jones and his sons.
A monument bears the inscription:
The resting place of Edward Fenwick Campbell and his wife, Maria
Campbell.
Sextons of St. Paul’s Church.
Abel Wright, Died December 25, 1887.
Benjamin Whitehead, Died April 2, 1894.
I do not know whether it was one of these who rang the church bell when
a freshet had overflowed the streets of the city, or another who was
buried elsewhere. But it is a true story of faithfulness.
St. Paul’s stands on a slight bluff – lifted above freshet water – and
when the old Sexton hired a boat and was ferried over and rang the bell
for services, it was quite a surprise to those who heard it. He
declared, however, it was “nothing but his duty.”
Source: Historical Collections of the Georgia Chapters DAR, Publ 1926.
Transcribed by Andrew Staton
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