Quaker Burying Ground

The marker has been moved several feet to the right since the first photo was added.

On the gate post of the burying grounds.

Former Governor of South Carolina #4 of the Historical Burial Sites on the Visitor's Brochure for the Quaker Burying Grounds

"In Memoriam Gov. John P. Rchardson Born 1829 - at rest 1899 Asleep in Jesus Juliania Agusta Manning His wife Born 1836 - Died 1910

Richardson

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John Bordenave Villepigue 1830 - 1862 Brig. Gen. C.S.A.

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William Dunlap Trantham Nov. 11, 1847 - Jan. 24, 1911 Soldier, Lawyer, Friend, who devoted his boyhood to defending the South, his early manhood to reconstructing his native state, his life to upholding the Cause of Right, what greater heritage hath any man left than this.

Trantham

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Captain Charles A. H. Peck Beloved Commandant, Camden Academy 1859 - Died 1863 Northerner, but Southern sympathizer Plot given by citizens

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To the memory of Genl James Willis Cantey. Born Nov. 30, 1794 Died Aug. 20, 1860

And his wife Camilla Floride Richardson Born July 30, 1798 Died Dec. 19, 1866.

He was a Camden native but was buried in Alabama

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Wreath with HWD

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Lieut. Henry W. De Saussure 6th Regt. S.C.V., C.S.A., was killed in one of the Battles around Richmond on the evening of June 30, 1862, in the 28th year of hi age. While leading the Company of which he was in command, with his last words: "Forward. Men," still ringing on the air a Minie ball pierced his temple, and his brave spirit led to the God who gave it; leaving to the stricken hearts of those who loved him the proud consciousness that he fell in the path of duty, as a Soldier loves to die and to his Orphaned Boys the priceless heritage of a Father's honoured and unsullied name. "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away Blessed be the name of the Lord."

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Josephine Lovett Noel Born in N.Y. City Nov. 8, 1835 Died in Camden S.C.At rest.

Josephine Brown acted as a Confederate Spy. She was buried as Josephine Lovett Noel.

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In memory of Right Reverend Thomas Frederick Davis D.D. Bishop of the Diocese of South Carolina

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He was born Feb. 8, 1804, Near Wilmington No. Carolina Died Dec. 2, 1871, In Camden So. Carolina. Graduated at the University of No. Carolina and began the practice of the law. He was ordained a deacon of the Protestant Episcopal Church Nov. 27, 1831, Dec. 16, 1832 a priest. And ministered to several parishes there. Jan. 1837 he was installed rector of Grace Church Camden. In May 1853 he was elected , and in October following consecrated, Bishop of South Carolina.

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"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

For many years without sight, he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. Weak in body, yet strong in mind, this holy and humble man of heart, both as priest and bishop of the church, adorned the doctrine of God, our savior in all things.

The diocese of South Carolina, stablished (sic), strengthened, settled in the faith, by his episcopate. Blessed in his life, bereaved in his death, erects this monument as a grateful tribute to his memory.

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John Burdell 1821 - 1911 *Burdell*

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Originator and Benefactor of the Camden Hospital Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these ye have done it unto me

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Born November 29, 1822, Died July 5, 1880. William McCreight Shannon. *Shannon*

He was killed by Colonel Cash in the last duel in South Carolina.

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"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God"

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Thy will be done.

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Epitaph It must be so - our father Adam of all, and disobedience brought this lot on all. All die in him. - But hopeless should we be. Blest Revelation! were it not for thee. Hail, Glorious Gospel! heavenly light hereby We live with comfort, and with comfort die; And view beyond this __(damage from bullet) scene, the tomb, A life of endless happiness to come. *Admonition*Gentle to know, this world's a vain and ...(becomes illegible)

This unusual monument was used by Henry Nixon as a target in his preparation for his duel with Hopkins. Several bullet scars are visible. It appears his practice was for naught, as he was killed during the duel.

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To the memory of Neil Smith, Merchant who died 17 August, aged 35 years; and of Isabella McLehose, his spouse, who died 12 October, aged 32 years; both at Camden in MDCCCXXII.(1822) The former was a native of Bute, and the latter of Glasgow, N.B. - He was a dutiful Son, a loving Husband, an affectionate Father, and a kind Friend. She also possessed the like qualifications, in an eminent degree. But she did not rest her hopes of salvation on these, nor any other; however excellent in themselves; no, she trusted alone in the Merits of her Redeemer. ... 1823 R.M.L.

This is a typical Quaker grave of it's generation.

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Their children, Neil Smith aged 8 and Janet Smith, aged 7 years, accompanied their parents remains to this grave.

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Her brother, George, attended her funeral, and took charge of the children to Glasgow and from thence sent this stone.

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Bricked arched graves with no headstones. Quakers did not believe in monuments. However, later generations did change this and some Quaker graves do have headstones.

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Another example of the bricked arched grave site with no headstone.

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Brick enclosure holding the grave of Captain Benjamin Carter one of seven known veterans of the Revolution buried in Quaker.

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To the Memory of Captain Benjamin Carter He was born in Sumter District 21st December 1756 and died at Camden the 20th January 1830 His active services in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War of Independence testify the sincerity and ardor of his patriotism and his devotion to the liberties of his country. And a long life of frankness, integrity and usefulness secured to him the confidence and esteem of the society in which he lived and lasting remembrance of his many virtues.

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The Remains of Samuel Mathis, Son of Daniel and Sophia Mathis Born 22nd March 1760, Died 26th Sept. 1823, aged 63 years, 6 mo. 4 days.
The deceased was the first white person born in Camden. Naturally active and enterprising events revolutions. He passed through many chequered times which taught him this important truth: That all is vanity which is not honest, and that there is no solid wisdom but in real piety.

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John Doby Kennedy 1840 - 1896 Brg. General C.S.A. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three, but the greatest of these is charity.

Native Camden General in the Confederate Army.

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Infants who died but parents did not have a family plot.

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In Memory of Joseph Brevard Kershaw Born January 5, 1822 Entered into Life April 12, 1894. "I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith" *Kershaw*

Major General Joseph B. Kershaw was a native of Camden

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Lucretia Douglass wife of Joseph Brevard Kershaw Born Aug. 27, 1825 Died April 28, 1902

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Unknown Confederates The final resting place of 19 Confederate Soldiers who died in the Camden Wayside Hospital, and whose remains were tenderly cared for by the citizens of Camden. John D. Kennedy Chapter UDC Joseph B. Kershaw SVC Chapter 82

It is estimated there are 210 Confederate graves throughout the cemetery, but most are identified.

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