George Just (abt. 1783 - 1853)

Born about 1783 in Fulda, Germany

Husband of Margaret Smith — married 27 Nov 1811 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina

Descendants

Died 9 Jul 1853 at about age 70 in South Carolina

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Biography

Born Abt 1783. Fulda, Germany.^[1][2]

Died 9 Jul 1853. At his house on Wentworth Street.^[3] Bilious Fever

Buried Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Charleston SC.

Occupation: Wharf Builder.

Marriage Husband George Just.

Wife Margaret Smith.

Marriage 27 Nov 1811. Charleston, sc.^[4]

Obituary: "The memory of the just is blessed." DEPARTED THIS LIFE, on Saturday evening, July 9th, after an illness of seven weeks, Mr. GEORGE JUST, in the 70th year of his age. He was born in Germany about the year 1783, and emigrated to America, landing at Savannah, Ga., in 1794, from whence he came over to this city about 1802, where he continued permanently to reside until the day of his final dissolution. For the last 42 years he was member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of this city, in which relation, for a number of years, he filled with much acceptance and usefulness, the highly responsible duties of a Class Leader, Trustee and Steward. As a citizen, he sustained the most irreproachable and exemplary character for uprightness of motive and purity of intention; as a man, and as a Christian, he at all times exemplified te strictest integrity. His was a religion, not of mere external profession,-it most happily influenced his whole spirit and conduct, and armed him with resignation, patience and fortitude, when suffering under the dispensation of a peculiarly distressing affliction,-yet his victory over the last enemy, was triumphant, complete, decisive. Thus he died, and thus he lived the life of the righteous, a witness of the love of God, "which casteth out fear." A disconsolate widow mourns the loss of truly an affectionate and endeared companion, after a peaceful and happy union of 42 years. "Let me die the death of the righteous, And let my last end be like his." Paper: Charleston Courier; Date: 07-16-1853; Volume: LI; Issue: 16472; Page: [3]; Location: Charleston, South Carolina This entire product and or portions thereof are copyrighted by NewsBank and or the American Antiquarian Society. 2004.

Tombstone Inscription: Sacred to the memory of/GEORGE JUST,/who departed this life/on the 9th of July Anna Domini 1853/aged 70 years/ he was born in Fult (should be Fulda), Germany,/about the year 1783/emigrated to America in 1794,/has been a resident of the City of Charleston, S.C./upwards of 50 years where he was known/as an honest industrious citizen,/he was near 42 years member of the/Methodist E. Church in which he held offices/of trustee, steward & class leader/for many years/he was a friend of the poor, a father to the orphan/his house was ever open to the widow/and the friendless,/It is well said, "The memory of the just is Blessed"/Verse----/This tribute of affection/by a beloved wife who is left to mourn but not without hope. Note: headstone transcription done by Elizabeth C. Curtis 1937

Immigrated 1794 Aliens Admitted As Citizens: George Just, 26 years of age, Fulde, Germany, ship carpenter, admitted September 19, 1808

From: Annals of Southern Methodism for 1856, edited by Rev. Charles F. Deems, D.D. (Archive.org): George Just, for whom the writer would fain express his love and admiration. He was a native German, unacquainted with the wisdom of the schools, but fully taught of God. For years he led the class, which numbered the largest, of the young men of the Church, many of whom, should this meet their eye, will quicken with the recollections of the exhortations, prayers, and tears, which he shared with them. Though an orphan from a foreign land, by his sterling integrity and undeviating consistency he won his way to an enviable position in the community, while, by his faithful attendance to duty, and his remarkable aptitude for encouraging, chiding, and guiding the young of his class, he obtained the universal confidence of the Church.

George was listed as a Sergeant in the City Guard in the City Directory of 1809. Appears to have served from about 1806 to 1809. At the time, the Watch House, where the City Guard was headquartered, was only 2 blocks away on the SW corner of Broad and Meeting streets. Since he and Margaret Smith married in 1811, I assume they met as neighbors on Broad street. In 1816 he is listed as a shipwright and by 1822, a wharf builder.

Bought house at 86 Hassel Street in May 1826 from Edward Carew - Direct Deeds, Charleston, SC C-D 1800-1881.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S777
2. ↑ Source: #S784
3. ↑ Source: #S702
4. ↑ Source: #S777

• Source: S702 Web Site - Find A Grave.com
• Source: S777 Family Bible, Pennington/Clayton Family Bible
• Source: S784 Immigration RecordsSelected U.S. Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1790-1974, South Carolina