Joseph Black - First Presbyterian Church Cemetery - Columbia, South Carolina
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 34° 00.241 W 081° 01.815
17S E 497206 N 3762601
One of several Revolutionary War veterans buried in this historic cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMGWW6
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon
Views: 3

Joseph Black fought at the Battles of Cowpens and Eutaw Springs during the Revolutionary War. Following the war he served in the South Carolina legislature, 10 years in the House and 20 years in the Senate.
Location type: Single Grave

Date of Birth: Jan. 17, 1763

Date of Death: Nov. 7, 1843

Cause of death: Died Later

Grave Marker Text:
In the memory of Joseph Black Born January 17, 1763 Died November 7, 1843 He served in the Revolution and was a member of the Legislature of South Carolina 10 years in the House and 20 years in the Senate He lived and died an honest man a patriot and a christian


Ranks: Not listed

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PLEASE NOTE: This category is for American Revolutionary War Veterans only. Veterans of other revolutions are not part of this category.

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