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1771 - 1850 (79 years)| Name | John DEVLIN [3, 4, 5] | |
| Birth | 11 Jan 1771 | Smithville or Cedar Springs, Abbeville County, South Carolina  |
| Gender | Male | |
| HIST | John Devlin Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Share Learn about sponsoring this memorial... Birth: Jan. 11, 1771 Smithville Abbeville County South Carolina, USA Death: Jul. 2, 1850 Abbeville Abbeville County South Carolina, USA John Devlin, a son of James Devlin and the former Miss Margaret Ann Gray, was born in the bounds of Cedar Springs in Abbeville District, South Carolina on the 11th of January 1771. His parents were both native of Ireland and came to America for religious freedom. In the early years of John's life, his father would fight for independence and help forge a new country. On January 3rd 1793, John Devlin married Miss Mary Boggs; with whom he had the following known children: Robert (1795-1863) Margaret Ann (1797-1881) Martha (1800-1877) James J. (1802-1883) Franklin (1807-1870) Martha (Mary) (1808-1873) Elizabeth Boggs (1811-1893) John Devlin, a Ruling Elder of Cedar Springs & Long Cane A.R.P. churches, was a devoted son, husband, father and friend. An attorney by profession, John Devlin helped many a neighbor & family member with their legal work. He served as Election Manager for many state & national elections for his district in Abbeville County. In 1835, as a representative in the South Carolina House of Representatives, John Devlin, petitioned for the incorporation of the Associate Reformed Synod of the South to split from the Presbyterian Church in order that they might establish a school for the education of pious youth. A framed copy of this petition hangs in the lobby of Erskine College. On July 2nd 1850, John Devlin departed this life in the 79th year of his age. He was laid to rest near his wife, Mary and parents in the churchyard cemetery. Family links: Parents: James Devlin (1750 - 1825) Margaret Ann Gray Devlin (1750 - 1826) Spouse: Mary Esther Boggs Devlin (1770 - 1826) Children: Robert Devlin (1795 - 1863)* Margaret Ann Devlin Drennan (1797 - 1881)* Martha Devlin McGaw (1800 - 1877)* James J. Devlin (1802 - 1883)* Elizabeth Boggs Devlin Drennan (1811 - 1892)* Siblings: Margaret Ann Devlin Stuart (1769 - 1794)* John Devlin (1771 - 1850) James J. Devlin (1780 - 1849)* *Calculated relationship Inscription: ══════════════════ SACRED To the Memory JOHN DEVLIN ESQ.ʀ Who after faithfully serving His generation, was gathered To his Fathers 2nd July 1850 Aged 78 Years 5 Months And 21 Days Having through a long and usual Life exemplified the reality Of that religion he professed In the immediate prospect of death He was enabled by faith to say I know in whom I have honored And with Paul I have fought a good fight I have finished my course. Henceforth there is laid up for me A crown of righteousness which The Lord the righteous Judge. Shall give me at that day And now through dead he yet Speaketh and his language is he ye Followers of them who through faith And patience now inherit The promises Mark the perfect and behold The man of uprightness His latter end is peace. ══════════════════ Note: My 3rd great grandfather ~ GMG Burial: Cedar Springs A.R.P. Church Cemetery Cedar Springs Abbeville County South Carolina, USA Created by: GMG Record added: Dec 04, 2010 Find A Grave Memorial# 62548098 Added by: GMG Added by: GMG Added by: GMG There is 1 more photo not showing... Click here to view all images... Photos may be scaled. Click on image for full size. [4] | |
| HIST | John Devlin Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Share Learn about sponsoring this memorial... Birth: Jan. 11, 1771 Smithville Abbeville County South Carolina, USA Death: Jul. 2, 1850 Abbeville Abbeville County South Carolina, USA John Devlin, a son of James Devlin and the former Miss Margaret Ann Gray, was born in the bounds of Cedar Springs in Abbeville District, South Carolina on the 11th of January 1771. His parents were both native of Ireland and came to America for religious freedom. In the early years of John's life, his father would fight for independence and help forge a new country. On January 3rd 1793, John Devlin married Miss Mary Boggs; with whom he had the following known children: Robert (1795-1863) Margaret Ann (1797-1881) Martha (1800-1877) James J. (1802-1883) Franklin (1807-1870) Martha (Mary) (1808-1873) Elizabeth Boggs (1811-1893) John Devlin, a Ruling Elder of Cedar Springs & Long Cane A.R.P. churches, was a devoted son, husband, father and friend. An attorney by profession, John Devlin helped many a neighbor & family member with their legal work. He served as Election Manager for many state & national elections for his district in Abbeville County. In 1835, as a representative in the South Carolina House of Representatives, John Devlin, petitioned for the incorporation of the Associate Reformed Synod of the South to split from the Presbyterian Church in order that they might establish a school for the education of pious youth. A framed copy of this petition hangs in the lobby of Erskine College. On July 2nd 1850, John Devlin departed this life in the 79th year of his age. He was laid to rest near his wife, Mary and parents in the churchyard cemetery. Family links: Parents: James Devlin (1750 - 1825) Margaret Ann Gray Devlin (1750 - 1826) Spouse: Mary Esther Boggs Devlin (1770 - 1826) Children: Robert Devlin (1795 - 1863)* Margaret Ann Devlin Drennan (1797 - 1881)* Martha Devlin McGaw (1800 - 1877)* James J. Devlin (1802 - 1883)* Elizabeth Boggs Devlin Drennan (1811 - 1892)* Siblings: Margaret Ann Devlin Stuart (1769 - 1794)* John Devlin (1771 - 1850) James J. Devlin (1780 - 1849)* *Calculated relationship Inscription: ══════════════════ SACRED To the Memory JOHN DEVLIN ESQ.ʀ Who after faithfully serving His generation, was gathered To his Fathers 2nd July 1850 Aged 78 Years 5 Months And 21 Days Having through a long and usual Life exemplified the reality Of that religion he professed In the immediate prospect of death He was enabled by faith to say I know in whom I have honored And with Paul I have fought a good fight I have finished my course. Henceforth there is laid up for me A crown of righteousness which The Lord the righteous Judge. Shall give me at that day And now through dead he yet Speaketh and his language is he ye Followers of them who through faith And patience now inherit The promises Mark the perfect and behold The man of uprightness His latter end is peace. ══════════════════ Note: My 3rd great grandfather ~ GMG Burial: Cedar Springs A.R.P. Church Cemetery Cedar Springs Abbeville County South Carolina, USA Created by: GMG Record added: Dec 04, 2010 Find A Grave Memorial# 62548098 Added by: GMG Added by: GMG Added by: GMG There is 1 more photo not showing... Click here to view all images... Photos may be scaled. Click on image for full size. | |
| _UID | 756AF83EF8DF49588215C5508453A031E1AE | |
| _UID | 756AF83EF8DF49588215C5508453A031E1AE | |
| Death | 2 Jul 1850 | Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina [3] |
| Burial | Cedar Springs Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cedar Springs, Abbeville County, South Carolina [4] |
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| Person ID | I310566 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 25 Dec 2016 | |
| Father | Esquire James DEVLIN, b. 10 Jul 1750, Tyrone, County Galway, Ireland d. 10 Dec 1825, Smithville, Abbeville County, South Carolina (Age 75 years) | |
| Mother | Margaret Ann GRAY, b. 1750, County Antrim, Ireland d. 30 Jan 1826, Abbeville County, South Carolina (Age 76 years) | |
| Marriage | 18 Sep 1767 [2] | |
| _UID | 1E4E25C4014640DE82A776D25B9F24AEF786 | |
| _UID | 1E4E25C4014640DE82A776D25B9F24AEF786 | |
| Family ID | F208020 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Mary Esther BOGGS, b. 1770 d. 14 Apr 1826, Smithville, Abbeville County, South Carolina (Age 56 years) | |||||||||||||||
| Marriage | 3 Jan 1793 [4] | |||||||||||||||
| _UID | DA74E9C1CAB74F46ABE1F17C26641BCD7930 | |||||||||||||||
| _UID | DA74E9C1CAB74F46ABE1F17C26641BCD7930 | |||||||||||||||
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| Family ID | F208022 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||||||||||||
| Last Modified | 25 Dec 2016 | |||||||||||||||
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