Georgetown County, South Carolina Obit & Death Index B Arthur Benjamin Georgetown, April 16 - B. Arthur Benjamin, formerly of this city, died at his residence in New York city last Monday night aftern an illness of two weeks with pneumonia. The remains arrived here Thursday and were interred in the Jewish cemetary in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Dr. Jacob B. Raison, rabbi of the Hasell Street temple, Charleston, conducting the services. Arthur Benjamin was born in Kingstree, S.C., about 43 years ago and came to georgetown when f16 years of age, entering the mercantile business of Marks Moses & co., and later the Georgetown Grocery company. At the age of 20 he was happily married to Miss Caroline Moses. About 16 years ago Mr. Benjamin removed with his family to New York city, where he engaged in business with his brother-in-law, Aba Moses. The news of Mr. Benjamin's untimely death was a great schock to the many relatives and friends in georgetown, who saw him here a short while ago in apparently robust and perfect health. He is survived by his wife and two children, Miss Amelia, 21 years of age, and Louis, aged 13. Abe Moses, Mrs. benjamin, Miss cecillia benjamin and the son accompanied the remains to Georgetown. (The State - April 17, 1921) Rebecca Jan Cribb November 12th, at the residence of Mr. Robert Williams, Georgetown District, Pee Dee, shortly after confinement, Mrs. Rebecca Jan Cribb, consort of Mr. Noah Cribb, Jr., aged 24 years, 8 months, and 13 days. She was born in Horry District; her parents were Mr. Jacob H. and Mrs. Rebecca Williams. After the death of her family, she, with her father and the rest of his family, emigrated to Georgetown District, near Potato Ferry, Black River, at which place she continued until the death of her father. She then removed with her two brothers to Pee Dee, where she remained till she was married. (The Charleston Mercury November 29, 1859) Isbella E. Johnson March 6th, Georgetown, Mrs. Isbella E. Johnson, aged about 24 years. (The Charleston Mercury March 15, 1859) George Coleman Foxworth Georgetown, Dec. 11 – A gloom was cast over the city December 2 when the news reached here that George Coleman Foxworth had passed away at the Florence infirmary after a long illness following an operation. He was 15 years and ten months of age and in the bloom of young manhood. He was a genial favorite among his teachers, classmates and Boy Scouts of which he was a loyal member. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church, Sunday school and Epworth league of Timmonsville and was never happier than when serving these organizations in a manner unusual to one of his tender age. He was a bright, lovable and intelligent boy and true to his obligations. He was the only son of Mr. And Mrs. George W. Foxworth. His remains were brought to Georgetown the following day and the funeral was conducted at Duncan Memorial church by his pastor, the Rev. W. R. Phillips of Timmonsville. He and his family were faithful members of this church until a few years ago when they moved to Timmonsville.  The services were concluded at Elmwood cemetery and the body laid to rest in the presence of many sorrowing relatives and friends.  The many floral offerings showed the love and high esteem in which he was held.  He leaves a devoted mother and father and one sister of Timmonsville, his grandmother and grandfather and several aunts and uncles to mourn his death. (The State December 13, 1921) Carl Anderson Jr. - Air Force Airman 1st Class Carl Anderson Jr. His name was officially Carl Anderson Jr., but his family knew him as "Little Carl" and his military buddies called him "C.J.," for Cool Jones.  nderson enjoyed music and sports, said his sister, Carletta. He once had a car with a disco ball and was repairing a 1978 Chevrolet Impala he nicknamed "Sheila."  Anderson, 21, of Georgetown, S.C., died Aug. 29 when his truck ran over a roadside bomb near Mosul. He was based at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.  He and his sister, two years apart in age, talked at least once a day while he was stationed stateside. "He liked hip-hop, and he would try to rap and write lyrics," she said.  Anderson entered the Air Force after graduating from high school in 2001. (Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - September 26, 2004) James Bogle DEATH OF A FORMER TEACHER. Died...In Georgetown , S. C, on the 5th inst. after a short illness, Dr. James Bogle, formerly of this City. Dr. B. had resided little more than two years in Georgetown , where he had acquired the confidence of the community as a Physician, and its friendship as a man. He has left behind him a wife and three children. —Raleigh Register, August 13, 1819. (Source: North Carolina Schools and Academies, 1790-1840, By Charles L. Coon 1914) contributed by Linda Rodriguez Mrs. Lula Doar McKnight Special of The State, 1922-11-07 Georgetown, Nov. 6 - Mrs. Lula Doar McKnight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Marion Doar of this city, died at the home of her parents Wednesday afternoon, November 1.  Mrs. McKnight's death was not unexpected, as she had been in declining health for several months.  She was born in Georgetown and her school days and girlhood were spent here, where she had always been a general favorite with every one.  About two years ago she was happily married to Dr. James H. McKnight, and her health becoming impaired, the couple moved to Colorado in the hope that the change of climate might improve her condition.  There a child was born which lived but a short time.  The hoped for improvement in the West did not materialize, and Mrs. McKnight was brought to Columbia, where her condition became gradually worse.  Concious that the end was near, she requested to be brought home, and the end came soon after her arrival here.  The funeral services were held at the Church of Prince George, Winyah, of which Mrs. McKnight had been a member since childhood, and in which she was married by the rector, the Rev. J.S. Lightbourn.  The remains were laid to rest in Elmwood cemetery in the family plot, where rests the child.  At her bedside, Dr. McKnight, her sisters, Miss Minnie Doar and Mrs. Connor, formerly Miss Clyde Doar, and her brother, Leroy, and her devoted parents.  The older brother, E. Marion Doar, Jr., was away and only arrived in time for the funeral...transcribed by D. Whitesell Mrs. J. A. Simons Special of The State, 1922-11-07 Georgetown, Nov. 6 - Friday, October 20, Mrs. Josephine Allston Simmons, wife of the late Sedgwick L. Simons, died here at the home of her niece, Mrs. Fred W. Ford, on Highmarket street after a prolonged illness.  Mrs. Simons had resided in Georgetown for a number of years, where she was greatly beloved, and her death is a source of sorrow to many devoted relatives and friends.  Among Mrs. Simons' near relatives who mourn her loss are Mrs. John E. Allston of Waccamaw, Mrs. Victor Hurd of Honolulu, Mrs. Lottie Dean of California, Dr. William Deas of San Francisco and Dr. Harry B. Deas of California and Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Ford and family.  The funeral services were conducted in the Church of Prince George, Winyah, in which she had been a constant communicant, by the Rev. John S. Lighthourn at 4 o'clock the following Saturday afternoon...transcribed by D. Whitesell DIED, at Georgetown , S. C., July 8th, Mrs. Anna Green Tamplet, wife of J. J. Tamplet, aged 85 years, 6 months and 12 days. A member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, she sustained the character of a meek and pious follower of our Saviour, and of her may be said, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” [Charleston Courier – 5 Aug. 1864 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Georgetown , on the 29th ult. Joseph Wragg, Esq. in the 53d year of his age. [ Charleston Courier – 3 Feb. 1808 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Died, at Georgetown , on Friday evening last, after a few hours illness, Capt. Thomas A. Addison, in the 21st year of his age, second son of the late captain John Addison, of that place. [Charleston Courier – 11 Nov. 1808 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] DIED – Near Georgetown , on Saturday last Mrs. Margaret Hales, consort of Mr. Alexander Hales. [Georgetown Gazette – 19 Sept. 1826 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman]  Died, on Friday, the 4th instant, Mr. Alexander McBride, a native of Ireland . [South Carolina State Gazette – 10 Sept. 1801 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] DIED, at Georgetown, after a long and painful illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude, Mrs. Rebecca Dwight, the amiable consort of Samuel Dwight, Esq., sincerely and deservedly lamented. [State Gazette of South Carolina – 4 May 1786 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] DIED, At Georgetown, in the bloom of life, Mrs. Mary Smith, the amiable consort of Mr. Samuel Smith, merchant. [State Gazette of South Carolina – 29 Dec. 1785 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] DIED – In Georgetown , D. C. on 10th inst. James Kincain, Esq of the Treasury Department, in the 53d year of his age. [City Gazette – 18 June 1827 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman] Died at Georgetown , S.C. on Thursday morning last, Mr. Peter Cooper, Cabinet Maker. He has left a wife and child, to lament his loss. On Thursday evening, Mr. Philip Elliot, a native of Scotland . [Times – 30 Nov. 1812 ; transcribed by Marla Zwakman]  BACK to Georgetown County main page © all rights reserved to original submitter