HAMPTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA - Black Swamp Cemetery ********************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, provided this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor(s) of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. 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Martin, Jr. 1941 This stone is at the front of the cemetery on the right: This stone in reverent memory Marks the Entrance to the Black Swamp Methodist Church Built in 1790 and Destroyed by Fire in 1968. WIGGINS - HUNT (headstone) Frederick Louis son of C. M. and J. M. Hunt Sept. 27, 1918 Sept. 8, 1977 ROEBUCK (headstone) Frank B. Wilma B. Nov. 7, 1904 Oct. 18, 1910 Sept. 14, 1975 Apr. 28, 1974 Married June 18, 1936 Footstones: F. B. R. W. B. R On back: As for man, his days are grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. But the Mercy of the Lord is from ever- lasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him, and his righteousness unto children's children. Psalms 103-15:16:17 Edwin Eugene Hollenback Major United States Army March 5, 1874 - August 14, 1943 He served in France in World War One and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery MALLARD (headstone) John Boyd Mallard 1899 - 1986 "I hope to see my pilot Face to Face when I have crossed the Bar." Ella Hollenback 1898 - 1972 Beloved wife of John Boyd Mallard Katie Lederach Moyer wife of Edwin Eugene Hollenback March 20, 1876 May 30, 1967 14 April 1954 7 March 1990 Here Beneath Lie the Ashes of John Boyd Mallard, III Beloved, and only, son of John B., Jr. and Anne O. Mallard Anne Farrington O'Sullivan 5 Apr. 1927 - 18 Oct. 1982 Beloved Wife of John Boyd Mallard, Jr. John Ball Tison Aug. 15, 1920 Sept. 27, 1980 Martha O'Brien Tison Jan 10, 1923 Jan. 16, 1991 In Memory of Rufus Wayne Youngblood, III Aug. 23, 1979 Aug. 25, 1979 TISON (large cross) The Greatest of These is Love Virginia Inglesby Tison July 21, 1915 July 12, 1983 Southwood Smith Tison, Jr. July 29, 1915 June 17, 1984 Edna Williamson Tyson Wife of Henry Lawton July 30, 1919 Mar. 13, 1982 Henry Lawton Tison Feb. 17, 1918 Dec. 25, 1969 TISON (double stone) God Is Love Southwood S. Catherine Arabella Mar. 3, 1886 Smith Mar. 31, 1961 June 18, 1886 Oct. 19, 1969 Agnes King Tison Sept. 26, 1913 Jan. 28, 1990 Joseph Southwood Tison June 23, 1943 January 27, 1998 Joseph T. Pender Feb. 13, 1867 Aug. 19, 1926 PENDER George Heyward Pender 1878 - 1920 "Woodman of the World" Memorial RICHARDSON (headstone) Mary T. Schairer Mar. 20, 1887 Nov. 25, 1961 James C. Richardson, Jr. Nov. 18, 1886 Feb. 7, 1943 Rose Schairer Richardson June 13, 1891 Jan. 15, 1984 CAUSEY (headstone) Daughter Blanche Elizabeth Causey 1917 - 1986 Jesse F. Causey Nov. 10, 1885 Oct. 11, 1943 Carolyn Richardson Causey Aug. 14, 1889 Feb. 5, 1971 TISON (headstone) John A. Tison Mar. 5, 1861 Nov. 27, 1929 Elizabeth A. Lawton Wife of John A. Tison Sept. 8 1867 Feb. 11, 1937 PATTERSON (double stone) James O' Brannon, Sr. March 15, 1915 January 10, 2000 Footstone: J.O.P Annie Ulmer McKenzie May 23, 1917 April 16, 1998 Footstone A. U. M. P. LAWTON (headstone) Brewton Sams Lawton, Jr. May 5, 1911 July 19, 1911 Maner Soule Lawton Apr. 20, 1914 Mar. 10, 1915 Marion S. Lawton Aug. 10, 1883 Sept. 17, 1973 The Gospel of A Life Like Hers Is more than Books or Scrolls. Brewton Sams Lawton July 3, 1878 Oct. 17, 1929 God's finger touched him and he slept. Large Stone: MANER On back: Being last thought how sweet to rest Forever on my Savior's breast. Adelaide Sams Maner Daughter of James King & Caroline Lawton Maner Born June 25, 1903 - Garnett, S.C. Died Feb. 24, 1978 - Garnett, S.C. James King Maner Husband of Caroline Lawton Maner Son of William Francis & Elizabeth King Maner Born Oct. 24, 1852 - Garnett, S. C, Died Apr. 10, 1911 - Garnett, S.C. Caroline Lawton Maner Wife of James King Maner Daughter of Maner Soule & Adelaide Sams Lawton Born Apr. 13, 1872 - Garnett, S.C. Died Jan. 13, 1966 - Garnett, S. C. Catherine Wyman Maner Wife of James King Maner Daughter of Edward Holbrook & Annie Weathersbee Wyman Born Aug. 25, 1917 - Estill, S.C. Died May 15, 1971 - Garnett, S. C. James King Maner Husband of Catherine Wyman Maner Son of James King & Caroline Lawton Maner Born Mar. 24, 1905 - Garnett, S.C. Died June 7, 1989 - Garnett, S. C. Evelyn Smith Richardson August 10, 1881 January 29, 1975 Wife of Henry Warren Richardson Henry Warren Richardson June 10, 1874 Feb. 27, 1949 Thy Will Be Done Dorothy Batchelder Tison Born February 5, 1892 Beaufort County, S.C. Died March 11, 1981 The golden evening brightens in the west, soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest sweet is the calling Paradise the blest. Alleluia Alleluia Edgar Wartmann Tison Beloved Husband of Dorothy Batchelder Dec. 1, 1890 Mar. 31, 1941 Warm summer sun shine kindly here, Soft southern breeze blow gently here, Green sod above light, lie light Goodnight dear hear goodnight, goodnight RILEY (headstone) William Jefferson Riley Son of G. M. R. & R. H. R. November 26, 1908 Birtie Robbins Riley Wife of William Jefferson Riley August 12, 1905 October 25, 1997 Infant Children Of W. J. R .& B. R. R. Betty Elise - 1934 Infant Boy - 1936 Infant Boy - 1944 VINCENT (double stone) Dr. Walter Dupelle Nov. 8, 1877 July 28, 1956 He giveth his blessed sleep. Psalms CXXVII:2 Footstone: W.D.V. Sue Lawton Nov. 8 1886 Mar. 26, 1956 Be thou faithful unto death And I will give thee a crown. Rev. 11:10 Footstone: S.L.V. Warren Lawton Son of W. D. and Sue L. Vincent May 13, 1912 - May 30, 1913 Marshall Wade King Apr. 21, 1888 Dec. 18, 1918 Footstone: M. W. K. Footstone: Marshall Eula Lawton King March 2, 1892 February 8, 1989 Wife of Marshall Wade King Footstone: Miss Eula William Henry Lawton May 11, 1861 - Aug. 24, 1922 His wife Mary Elma Wiggins Jan. 21, 1860 - Feb. 26, 1957 Arrie Maner Lawton Nov. 24, 1888 July 22, 1967 Footstone: "Sister" Engraved "R" George Miles Riley Jan. 17, 1870 - Jan. 22, 1927 His wife Rosa Hogarth July 30, 1875 - Mar. 5, 1949 The Lord Knoweth His Own. Robert Fuessell Son of G. M. & Rosa H. Riley Feb. 9, 1912 Aug. 30, 1935 Lord we thank thee For the precious loan Afforded us this long. HUSBANDS Roseva Hogarth Riley Daughter of George Miles & Rosa Hogarth Riley Dec. 20, 1918 Jan. 8, 1991 Fred Collins Son of William Claude & Evelyn Davis Husbands Feb. 18, 1913 Julian Tison Brown Nov. 18, 1912 Aug. 14, 1949 When the morning wakens then may I arise Pure and Fresh and Sinless in thy Holy Eyes. Adelaide Lawton Brown January 16, 1910 December 19, 1998 I only know that I shall tread The paths my dead have trod, And where the hearts I love have gone There I shall find my God. Charles Tennent Brown Oct. 24, 1880 - Sept. 6, 1913 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Jennie Tison Brown Beloved wife of Charles Tennant Brown May 30, 1880 Dec. 7, 1966 James Chisolm Tison, Jr. Rear Admiral US NOAA July 23, 1908 - May 3, 1991 Husband of Nan Keith Sinkler of Charleston, S. C. Nov. 2, 1909 - June 12, 1963 Father of James Sinkler Tison and John Huger Tison LAWTON (headstone) On reverse: Children of Manny & Peggy Marion Russell, Jr. - Aug. 27, 1948 Margaret Doris - July 3, 1950 Brewton Wallace - June 23, 1954 Marion R. Lawton Maj. U.S. Army World War II Mar 5 1918 Mar 19 1986 POW Author Margaret Leech Lawton "Peggy" Daughter of Dr. & Mrs. A. Wallace Leech Born Beaverdale, PA - December 24, 1917 September 15, 2000 Francis Joseph Son of M. S. and S. A. Lawton Born Aug. 29, 1870 Died Nov. 5, 1885 Footstone: F. J. L. Little Annie Daughter of M. S. & S. A. Lawton Born Feb. 22, 1885 Died Dec. 27, 1891 Mother Sarah Adelaide Sams Wife of Maner Soule Lawton Mar. 1, 1849 Nov. 6, 1932 "Her children arise up and call her blessed." LAWTON Maner Soule Lawton Oct. 2, 1848, Sept. 28, 1907. Sacred to the memory of Joseph Maner Lawton Born August 27, 1800 Died December 5, 1862 He was a member of the M.E. Church thirty nine years. He was truly a devoted Christian, a kind husband and an affectionate father. "Calm on the bosom of thy God. Fair spirit rest thee now: E're while on earth thy footstep trod, His seal was on thy brow." Ben T. Lawton 1832 - 1903 LAWTON Eliza G. Lawton Jan. 25, 1835 Apr. 1, 1921 LAWTON Jane Lawton Bostick 1870 - 1953 Lalla Vincent Tison November 10, 1880 April 3, 1971 Julian Henry Tison Eldest son of Julian Allen And Agnes King Tison Dec. 10, 1879 Aug. 12, 1935 "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace." (IhS cross) Leontine Gadsen Mew Wife of Henry King Maner March 26, 1879 May 29, 1976 Back of stone: My Jesus Mercy (IhS cross) Henry King Maner Son of Samuel Perry Maner And Mary Ann Lawton March 23, 1859 July 3, 1935 Back of stone: My Jesus Mercy Engraved "B" Mary Asenath Lawton Wife of John Springs Baxter Feb. 9, 1872 - Mar. 28, 1932 Simply To Thy Cross I Cling. John Springs Baxter July 2, 1866 - Feb. 21, 1945 I.H.S. Catherine Maner Wife of John K. Garnett July 16, 1856 - Aug. 27, 1898 "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep. From which none ever wake to weep." George Gibson Garnett Son of J. E. & C. H. Garnett Born July 31, 1864 Feb. 16, 1890 Take me as I am my only plea. Christ died for thee. "L" William John Lawton Oct. 21, 1824, Feb. 8, 1912. The Lord Shall Be Thine Everlasting Light. LAWTON "L" Susan B. Maner Wife of W. J. Lawton, Jan. 23, 1833 - Nov. 11, 1912 She Hath Done What She Could. LAWTON Clifford M. Lawton Feb. 12, 1867 Jan. 7, 1938 In Memory of Catherine M. Martin wife of Ben Martin Born Dec. 27th 1851 Died July 23rd 1881 In Jesus arms we laid her down A lovely jewel for His Crown. Benjamin Martin April 29, 1842 March 3, 1920 A devoted husband and father A faithful fried. A gallant soldier for the Confederacy A courteous Christian gentleman. Confederate Cross Vince Son of Ben & Catherine M. Martin Born Sept. 3rd 1878 Died Aug. 6th 1882 Mary Daughter of Ben & Catherine M Martin Born May 2nd 1871 Died Oct. 7th 1874. Ella Porter Infant Daughter of J. A. & A. M. Tison Feb. 5, 1888 - Apr. 2, 1889. On a stone at the foot of these graves: In as much as ye have done it unto one of the Least of these my brethren ye have done it unto me. TISON Julian A. Tison Born Feb. 24, 1858 Died June 27, 1910. "Woodman of the World" Memorial Agnes King Lawton Born March 17, 1855 Died Dec. 9, 1947 "in hoc signo vinces" SMITH William King 1877 - 1944 Agnes Tison Consorts 1892-1957 "Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away." Mary Lawton Page 1910 - 1993 Beloved by all LAWTON Edmund 1873 - 1928 Sarah 1875 - 1964 Joseph M. Beloved on of E. M. & S. W. Lawton Feb. 18, 1900 Dec. 10, 1918 LAWTON James King Lawton Col U.S. Army World Wars I & II Jul 3 1891 May 2 1979 Asleep Wallace W. Mallard Feb. 27, 1864 Oct. 29, 1926. The links of love and memory death can not sever MALLARD "Ella" (this was in a very fancy script not sure this is correct) Elizabeth Thompson Lawton Wife of Wallace W. Mallard July 23, 1874 - May 6, 1900 "Beautiful as sweet; and young as beautiful and soft as young and gay as soft, and innocent as gay." MALLARD Katherine Lawton Garnett April 11, 1901 Feb. 21, 1973 She lives in the hearts of Those who loved her. John King Garnett Sept. 26, 1903 Feb. 13, 1981 Jesus Lover of my Soul Arthur DeLacy Lawton Born Feb. 6, 1869 Died Dec. 29, 1912 Sarah Wife of Jos. M. Lawton, Jr. Born March 1st 1829 Died February 21st 1854 Aged 25 years. Little Frankie Son of S. A. & Jos. M. Lawton, Jr. Born May 15, 1848 Died Aug. 16, 1858 Catherine Wife John G. Lawton Departed This Life October 18th 1853 Aged 29 Years. (this is a large four sided monument on the other four sides are these names, I do not know their meaning) Jane Andrew Henry To the memory of Mary Catherine Infant daughter of J. G. & C. M. Lawton Born 9th June 1850 Died 31st August 1850. Jane E. Lawton 1834 - 1864 Sacred To the memory of Ann Bolling Green Who was born March 5, 1823 Married W. H. Lawton Nov. 8, 1843 And died August 23, 1852. Side: She was for more than 8 years an exemplary member of the M. E. Church. She left 5 small children to struggle through a heartless and friendless world without a mother's care. Other side: Sweet be thy sleep beneath the sod And calm be thy repose Thy spirit is I trust with God Free from all griefs and woes. Mary E. Wife of W. R. Lawton Born Jan. 23, 1859 Died Aug. 3, 1887. Warren A. Lawton Nov. 24 1853 - Aug. 15 1928. Frank Maner Son of Wm. J. & S. M. Lawton Born Sept. 14th 1864 Died June 7th 1865. Susan Gulielma Daughter of Wm. J. & S. M. Lawton Born June 26th 1875 Died March 3rd 1876 Safe in the Arms of Jesus. William J. Lawton, Jr. Sept. 1, 1830 Jan. 11, 1934 LAWTON BAXTER (headstone) Edgeworth B. Baxter South Carolina 2D Lt. Provost Guard Co World War I March 31 1895 June 2 1937 Audrey Counselman Baxter Feb. 2, 1903 Sept. 28, 1936 Frank Price Patten March 9, 1919 July 24, 1988 In Memory of Carol L. Patten Aug. 5, 1922 Nov. 2, 1983 Clifford L. Baxter South Carolina 2D Lieutenant 66 Arty CAC World War I Nov 17 1893 March 12 1958 Ruth Ariail Baxter March 24, 1896 March 16, 1992 Blessed Assurance Mary Elizabeth Baxter October 24, 1918 February 14, 1994 In Memory of Clifford L. Baxter. Jr. South Carolina S2 U. S. Navy World War II PH (purple heart) Feb 22 1920 Aug 31 1942 Asleep in Jesus Andrew Pickens Lawton Born July 19, 1851 Died Oct. 18, 1902 John C. Lawton 1823 - 1870. Henry Richardson Lawton Jan. 26 1848 July 26 1919 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Olin G. Lawton Born Aug. 30, 1851 Died June 29, 1915 Peace Perfect Peace Rosa Caroline Wife of Joseph M. Lawton Oct. 22, 1841 Aug. 22, 1916 Lovingly Remembered. Infant Son of E. M. & S. W. Lawton 1897 Infant Daughter of E. M. & S. W. Lawton 1902 Joseph M. Lawton, Jr. Born Feb. 2, 1825 Died April 27, 1884 Blessed are the pure in heart For they shall see God. John King Garnett Oct. 19, 1853. Nov. 11, 1903. If I ask Him to receive me, Will He answer nay? Not till earth and not till Heaven pass away. GARNETT Ida Maner Wife of John King Garnett Nov. 20, 1869 Jan. 10, 1909 And with the morn those angel faces smile Which we have loved long since and lost awhile. Infant Dau. Of Mr. & Mrs. C. Maner Feb. 17, 1949 Footstone: Infant Elycher C. Maner South Carolina Sgt. BTRY A 117 Field ARTY World War I July 6 1897 March 7 1959 Mary Lou Baxter Maner July 4, 1907 April 30, 1990 Southwood S. Maner June 9, 1867 - Jan. 9, 1914 Ever Near Us Though Unseen - Is His Beloved and Gentle Presence In Loving Memory of Our Mother Anna M. Salley Wife of William Francis Maner July 16, 1835 May 19, 1922 Some day our hands shall clasp her hands Just over in the Memory Lane. Back of stone: Peaceful rest with work well done. "M" William Francis Maner, Jan. 12, 1816. Dec. 23, 1901 Mark the Perfect Man and Behold the Upright For the End of That Man is Peace MANER Bessie Elizabeth King Maner March 27, 1861, April 19, 1900. Gentle and loving in life, In death thou art not forgotten. Sleep on beloved sleep, and take thy rest. We loved thee well But Jesus loved thee best. Elizabeth K. Wife of William F. Maner Born 24 Decr. 1827. Died 20 Octr. 18, 1855 John M. Son of W. F. & E. M. Maner Born July 10, 1855 Died Sept. 3, 1867. Little Maud A. Daughter of W. F .& A. M. Maner Born Oct. 3, 1879 Died Mar. 1, 1880 Howard D. Son of W. F. & A. M. Maner Born May 18, 1877 Died Nov. 1, 1881 Richard Henry Sams Son of Miles Brewton Sams And Caroline Oswald Born at Beaufort, S.C. Oct. 22, 1850 Died Nov. 22, 1927 Footstone: R.H.S. Annie Bolling Daughter of S. P. & M. A. Maner Oct. 18, 1862 June 20, 1865 Sacred To the memory of James Lawton Son of S. P. & M. A. Maner Born June 25th 1857 Died May 16th 1858 On the 16th day of March 1806 Aged 53 years Mr John Morgandollar A truly pious man The following lines written in memory of him by a Friend. Go happy soul thy Saviour's call obey In praises join as time may roll away In endless bliss thy days will be, Compliant to all eternity. Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Morgandollar Who died Nov. 23rd 1808 In the 53rd year of her age. Having in an exemplary Manner performed the various duties devolving on her as Wife, mother, mistress and above all as a Christian. She departed, full of that blessed hope that gospel inspires. "To those sweet groves above where stress of life bear fruit of love." J. s tall In Memory of James F. Son of John S. and Catherine Maner Sweet is life to And friend in whose absence He breathed his trust. Sept. 2, 1831 AE 5 yrs. 4 mo. & 17 ds. Like the dew on the mountain Like the foam on the river Like the bubble on the fountain He is gone. (Maner) In Memory of Caroline Matilda third daughter of John S. & Catherine his wife who died 14th July 1823 aged 2 years 8 mo. & 20 days. James Eugene Wiggins Feb. 6, 1871 Apr. 4, 1952 Leaning on the everlasting arms. Jesse C. Sharpe Wife of J. E. Wiggins Nov. 4, 1869 July 1, 1927 She being good, made better every one who knew her held God's purpose and moved down life's pathway scattering flowers and none knew her but to love her and to be loved. In memory of Annie M. Sharpe Born Mar. 12, 1834 Died Apr. 10, 1916 "Her children arise up, and call her Blessed." To The Memory of Charles E. Wiggins Born Jan. 2, 1874 Died Dec. 21, 1895 Leaning on the everlasting arms. (double marker) Rev. Casper E. Wiggins May 28, 1829 Nov. 22, 1901 A Member of the South Carolina Conference M.E. Church South Having finish his course faithfully he has entered upon his reward. Other side: Mary E. Grier Wife of Rev. Casper E. Wiggins Jan. 3, 1838 May 15, 1924 Leaning on the ever- lasting arms. Sacred to the memory of John S. Maner Born June 3rd 1818 Died December 1st 1854 Aged 36 years & 6 months. Because I love ye shall love also John XIV:19 "Thy dear Redeemer's might hath gain'd for thee the Victory." Martha A. Maner Daughter of John S. & Catherine Maner Born December 22nd 1830, Died on the 9th September 1848, Aged 17 years 8 months 18 days At Montplier in Georgia, where she had gone to complete her education. A painful illness of thirty days Convalescence was borne with patience gentleness and fortitude. Early, bright, transient, chase and went to Heaven. During her life she commanded the Admiration, love and esteem of all who knew her Her remains lie beneath his stone waiting the summons of her Redeemer to put on immortality and life. Parental Affection rears this stone in memory of Elizabeth Ann Robert Eldest daughter of John S. and Catherine Maner. She was born in this vicinity, Dec. 9, 1810 and here died June 20, 1834. Much loved in live for uncommon virtue She was no less mourned over in death At the too early flight of every promise. Parents, brothers, sisters, friends can alone properly estimate her worth Hence with them it is left Imitate her example And gain her blessedness To share it with her forever. She died - she gazed on weeping friends But death had not his terrors when he came. Around her hovered angels, at her side, There stood hope! The Savior is his name. Simply to Thy Cross I Cling Catherine Wife of Maj. J. S. Maner Died May 27th 1862. Aged 68 years. "Blessed are the Pure in heart for they shall see God." In Memory of John S. Maner Born 3rd July 1785 Died 18th June 1852 A native of this community where he occupied a high position and exerted a wide influence for many year, Serving the people in the House of Representatives then the Senate which bodies elected him Major of the Army in the War of 1812. By industry & enterprise he acquired an ample estate to all the relations of life he evinced the courtesy and hospitality of the Gentleman with out pride or ostentations. Other side: Husband and Father, Friend and Master he was loved and valued while living and deeply deplored when gone. Truthfulness, Sincerity & zeal for improvements were the great traits of his character. In 1832 he made Profession of the Religion of Christ. Prosperous in life He as happy in death. After life's fitful dream he sleeps well "And I am glad that he has lived thus long and glad that he has gone to his reward nor can I deem that nature did him wrong. Softly to disintegrate the vital cord. For when his hand grew palsied and his eye dark with the mist of age, it was his time to die." Sacred to the memory of John Seth son of S. P. & M. A. Maner Born June 17th 1855 Died June 18th 1856 To the memory of Joseph Lawton son of Samuel P. and Mary Ann Maner Born Sept. 28th 1853 Died Sept. 8th 1854 To the memory of William Francis son of S. P. & M. A. Maner Born Jan. 12th 1849 Died Nov. 10th 1850 To the Memory of Mary Ann, Wife of Saml. P. Maner Born March 27th 1827 Died July 26th 1866 "She stretched out her heart to the poor. Yea, she reacheth forth her hand to the needy." "She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also, and he praiseth her Give her of the fruit of her hands And let her own work praise her in the gates. Oh! Well she knew that though her lot had been supremely blest Though the world seemed a happy spot, yet "this was not her rest" The richer feelings of her heart to earth she had not given, For hers had been that "better part" to last alone in heaven. SAMS Mary Ann Maner Nov. 25, 1860 - Mar. 25, 1918 Married J. L. Fraser 1885 Married R. H. Sams 1894 Mary J. Robertson Sept. 11, 1841 Nov. 4, 1912 At Rest William Frank Maner March 26, 1854 December 20, 1918 Robert L. Maner April 18, 1864 January 31, 1919 Earth's struggles all have ceased. Since Jesus called him to heaven's perfect peace. Anna Martha Maner Nov. 7, 1872 - Apr. 25, 1953 There from the music round about me stealing, pain would learn the new and holy song. And find at last beneath thy trees of healing The life for which I long. Hart M. Maner June 20, 1875 January 4, 1919 Grant him Thy eternal rest. Maud Richardson Hopkins May 24, 1884 June 22, 1964 Footstone: Maude R. Hopkins South Carolina Nurse Army Nurse Corps World War I May 24 1884 June 22 1964 Frederick B. Son of J. C. & C. H. Richardson Mar. 13, 1896 - Feb. 14, 1912 Gods' finger touched Him and he slept. RICHARDSON Infant Son of J. C. & C. H. Richardson 1883. Infant of (Damaged next to above so I assume it is another Richardson infant) Footstone only: S.A.M. Footstone only: M.A.S. Double stone W. H. Stephens Apr. 12, 1830 Jan 6, 1913 Confederate Cross Elizabeth M. Wife of W. H. Stephens Jan. 16, 1831 Dec. 4, 1920 Engraved "M" Elizabeth Mennett Died Dec. 29, 1919 Age 65 yrs. 4 mo. 9 Days Gone to be with Jesus and loved ones in Heaven. In Memory of Anna Martha Infant daughter of W. H. & S. A. Maner Born 27 January 1856 Died 10 February 1856 Aged 14 days John S. Son of J. W. & S. A. Maner Aged 28 yrs. In Memory of Henry Richardson Son of the late Revd James Richardson Minister of Morebattle Roxburgshire, N.H. who departed this life on the 25th day of November 1828 Aged 59 years Mary Richardson Widow of Henry Richardson and daughter of James and Mary Fraser Born at Beaufort April 15th 1777 Died March 20th 1856 To the Memory of Cecilia Isabella Dawson Relict of Jacob Drayton Dawson and daughter of Henry & Mary Richardson Born at Columbia the 6th of March 1814 and died the 21st of December 1839. Ella Walton Wife of Walter W. Smith Feb. 1, 1854 - Oct. 29, 1913 As a wife devoted As a mother affectionate As a friend everlasting and true In loving God, she loved her neighbor as herself. SMITH Walter Watson Smith Feb. 22, 1849 - Nov. 29, 1926 He was a Confederate Soldier. SMITH Georgia P. H. Porter May 12, 1860 Dec. 14, 1916 Thy trials ended Thy rest is won. PORTER Sacred To the memory of Eveline E. Wife of Albert G. Porter Born Aug. 12, 1818, Died Jan. 14, 1874 Reverse: Though dead she's dead to earth alone, above she will be found amid the stars and hear the throne Which saints life she surround. Our Brother Albert N. Porter Born April 8 1846 Died April 15, 1883 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Weep not for him that dieth For he hath ceased from care and a voice to his replieth Which he hath nor heard for years. Confederate Cross Paul Youngest son of W. W. & E. W. Smith July 23, 1885. April 17, 1895 He shall gather the lambs with His arms and carry them in his Bosom. Little Walter Son of Walter W. & Ella W. Smith Born Nov. 17th 1875 Died Oct. 23rd 1877 Aged 1 Yr. 11 Mos. & 6 Days. Eloise Brevard Daughter of William E. and Eloise Hayne Martin Wife of John Maner Richardson July 14, 1850 June 30, 1935 John Maner Richardson June 4, 1841 Jan. 7, 1890 Mary Asinithe Maner Wife of Henry Warren Richardson 1813 - 1884 (1 stone) John Maner Richardson June 1841 - Jan. 1890 Henry Warren Richardson Aug. 1844 - Jan. 1916 To The Memory of Dr Henry Warren Richardson Son of Henry & Mary Richardson Born in Columbia the 6th of Sept. 1812 and died the 29th of August 1845. Henry Warren Richardson Born August 21, 1844, Died January 4, 1916 Here lies a man who was good to his family & true to his friends. Confederate Cross Sarah Aldrich Richardson Wife of Henry W. Richardson April 19, 1846 October 11, 1928. Daughter of the American Revolution Father Joseph W. Maner Born Nov. 4, 1829 Died July 26, 1901 They loved him most who Knew his best. Mother Susan Ann Riley Beloved wife of Joseph W. Maner Born Jan. 29, 1935 Died May 25, 1902 How desolate our home, bereft of thee. 1 stone Robert Eugene Causey July 2, 1866 Sept. 26, 1898 Carrie Richardson Causey Dec. 17, 1859 Jan. 3, 1904 When Christ who is our life shall appear then shall we also appear with Him in glory. 1 stone James C. Richardson June 3, 1852 June 7, 1931 His Wife Cora H. Riley Jan. 14, 1865 Sept. 12, 1942 Stella Fuessel Kittles Mar. 13, 1892 Sept. 10, 1967 "No one knew her but to love her." Footstone: S.F.K. "K" Henry R. Kittles Feb. 26, 1854 Dec. 24, 1834 His Wife Catherine E. Riley July 16, 1862 Aug. 29, 1941 Footstones: H. R. K. C. E. R. K. Little Henry son of H. R. & C. E. Kittles Born Aug. 27, 1886 Died Aug. 24, 1887 Sacred to the memory of Thomas J. Riley, Jr. Born Sept. 22, 1867 Died May 2, 1896 And Jesus stood on the golden shore And bade our brother come So we meekly kissed his folded hands And said God's will be done. Thy Will Be Done Mary M. Fuessel, Wife of T. J. Riley, Left a widow 1877 Married John Cooper 1882 Aug. 26, 1841 - Nov. 14, 1912 At Rest Mother Footstone: M.M.C. Thomas Jefferson Riley Died at Brighton, S.C. March 3rd 1877 In the Fifty-second year of his age. He was a fond father, a devoted husband, a faithful friend, and a consistent Christian He Sleeps in Jesus. Confederate Cross WIGGINS (headstone) Anne Julia Chisholm Wiggins Nov. 27, 1902 July 7, 1999 Edgar Causey Wiggins, Sr. Col. US Army World War II Feb 17 1901 Dec 20 1979 Sacred To the memory of Mrs. Sarah Anna Leard Wife of Rev. S. Leard Of the So. Ca. Conference M.W. Church South Who departed this life On the 2nd of May A.D. 1857 Aged about 39 years Her record on high. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." ALSO In memory of Edward Maner Lawton Leard Infant son of Rev. S. and Sarah Anna Leard Died on the 8th of June A.D. 1857 Aged 3 mos. & 22 days. In death they are not divided Erected by a bereaved and sorrowing husband as a token of his undying love for his wife and son. Unmarked grave (next to Sarah Anna Leard) Joseph Bostick Loyal Nov. 3, 1888 Jan. 7, 1956 Fannie Bostick Loyal Aug. 13, 1865 June 5, 1944 Walton Smith Loyal Jan. 12, 1887 Nov. 25, 1902 Walton On Back: The consecrated cross I'll bear Till death shall set me free And then go home my cross to wear For there's a brown for me. Erected by Brighton S.S. In Memory of their esteemed Superintendent L. C. Loyal, Jr. Born Apr. 14, 1861 Died Feb. 1, 1891 Asleep with Jesus James Bartow Benton Sept. 24, 1861 Aug. 26, 1930 Alice Bostick Benton Feb. 4, 1858 Mar. 26, 1928 BENTON COLEMAN (headstone) Herbert Harold Coleman Oct. 10, 1891 Nov. 12, 1950 Amarien Benton Coleman Nov. 16, 1898 Aug. 6, 1963 Daisy Garvin Dempsey Died July 6, 1906, Aged 32 yrs. 10 mos. Dearest loved one we must lay thee In the peaceful graves embrace But thy memory will be cherished Till we see they heavenly face. Winkler Garvin Died Apr. 17, 1901 Age 33 yrs. 2 mo. 22 Das. God in His wisdom has taken away This precious one to us he had given But we will cherish the time of his stay Till we meet him again in Heaven. Infant Daughter of J. W. & M. R. Chisholm Died Mar. 7 Annie Riley Lawton 1872 - 1916 Martha Dau. Of J. W. & M. R. Chisholm July 1909 March 1910 Infant Son of J. W. & M. R. Chisholm March 1909 Infant Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E. C. Wiggins April 7 (year is covered with concrete) Thomas Jefferson Kittles 2nd LT. U. S. Army World War I Dec. 6, 1897 June 20, 1992 Marguerite Rhodes Kittles Daughter of Julian E. and Janie B. Rhodes Oct. 15, 1904 June 3, 1987 Victor Hugh Kittles Nov. 7, 1882 Dec. 27, 1942 Annie Wright Kittles July 27, 1888 July 6, 1963 BUCKNER (headstone) Miriam K. Buckner Sept. 5, 1884 Mar. 1, 1974 Franklin C. Buckner Jan. 3, 1883 May 29, 1942 CHISHOLM (headstone) Marie Margaret Chisholm July 25, 1900 July 31, 1994 Mattye R. Chisholm Aug. 19, 1875 Nov. 29, 1954 Jesse W. Chisholm Jan. 26, 1873 Dec. 6, 1947 Infant son of Joseph Edwin & Pattie Lou Barfield Footstone: Infant BARFIELD (double stone) Joseph Edwin "Shorty" May 26, 1885 Jan. 1, 1953 Footstone: Father Pattie Lou Smith Apr. 2, 1910 July 24, 2000 Footstone: Mother Into His Hands I Commend My Spirit Harrison Lee Barfield Oct. 28, 1945 Feb. 25, 1988 Gone But Not Forgotten Footstone: H. L. B. Joseph Lee "Joey" Barfield August 29, 1965 July 6, 1995 Beloved Son and Brother Footstone: J. L. B. CHISHOLM James Riley Jul. 28, 1909 Dec. 16, 1989 Louise Volland Nov. 14, 1908 Jan. 16, 1986 Frederick Fuessel Nov. 27, 1915 April 17, 1989 Margaret Jennings Apr. 15, 1920 Aug. 2, 1994 **************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. ****************************************************************