Photo By Sharon Hutton
The epitaph on the grave of William Bull of Sheldon reads:
Here lies William Bull of Sheldon. Born 1683, son of Stephen Bull.
Honarable Member Colonial House of Commons 1706-1719
Colonel of Berkely County Regiment during the Tuscadora and Yemassee
Wars.
Lord Proprietors Deputy 1719.
Member and President of Council 1721-1737.
Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina 1737-1744.
Commissioner under the Church Act. His body lies buried here.
Died at Sheldon March 21, 1755.
He and his younger brothers Barnaby and John Bull were commissioners
for the building of Sheldon Church.
History of the Church
The Church of Prince William's Parish Known as Sheldon
Built between 1745 and 1755
Burned by the British Army 1779
Rebuilt 1826
Burned by Mr. Sherman 1865
More Pictures of Sheldon Church.
Directions:
From Savannah: Take I-95 noth to Point South. North on State hwy. 17 to Gardens Corner
SC. Left on the old Yamasee River Road. The ruins are on your right 2
miles west of Hwy 17.
From Charleston: Take state Hwy. 17 south from Charleston to Gardens Conner, SC. Turn
right on the road to Yemassee SC. The ruins are on your right 2 miles west
of Hwy 17.
The Grave of Col. Colcocks
Photo By Sharon Hutton
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Col. Colcocks: The Battle of Honey Hill
Col. Colcocks Grave is located in Stony Creek Cematary in North Western Beaufort
County South Carolina near the Beaufort Jasper County Line.
From I-95 north or south exit Point South. Go east on highway 17 for 4.3
miles. A dirt road turns off to the right and the cematary is 400 yards
back. Looking toward the cematary Col. Colcocks grave is in the right rear.
This is hard to find, but well worth the effort.
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