A capsule historical overview of the evolution of churches in South Carolina, their founders, ministers, prominent laymen and women. The author uniquely interweaves the ecclesiastical background in brief sketches of his wife's ancestral churches for the benefit of their children, Biographical sketches and detailed St. Mark's Parish church activities update the history since circa 1681 when the first Episcopal church was built in Charleston, the creation of St. Mark's Parish by Act of Assembly, 21 May 1757, and through the Revolutionary War.
James M. Burgess
1991
ISBN: 9780893084585
117-SC94
