Elizabeth (Heathley) Witherspoon (abt. 1740 - abt. 1820)

Born about 5 Jun 1740 in Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina

Wife of Robert James Witherspoon — married 2 Mar 1758 in Kingstree, Williamsburg County, South Carolina

Descendants

Died about 5 Jul 1820 at about age 80 in Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

Elizabeth was born 05 Jun 1740. She was the daughter of William & Mary Heathly.

Elizabeth married Robert Witherspoon (1728 - 1788). This is their known child:

1. Robert Witherspoon (1767 - 1837)

Elizabeth passed away 05 Jul 1820. She is buried at the Witherspoon Burying Ground, Kingstree, Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA.

Inscription:
Sacred/To the memory of/Elizabeth Witherspoon/ Consort of/ Robert Witherspoon/ And Daughter of/ William & Mary Heathly/ Who was born June 5th 1740/ and died July 5th 1820/ Aged 80 years and one month/ Ardent in piety, deep in humility,/ eminent for charity to the poor,/ and hospitality to strangers/ punctual in her attendance on/ the ordinances of God's house,/ and distinguished for her reverential/ and obedient regard to the sacred/ oracles thro a long and useful life./ E.W./ 1820 [from WPA Project December 1938]

Sources

• Find A Grave: Memorial #93612115 (Maintained by: Susan R Perhala-Horry Co... Originally Created by: Saratoga)

Acknowledgements

• First-hand information as remembered by Marc Billings, Tuesday, December 23, 2014.