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Beaufort's long history of wickedness began during the Yemassee
War. Colonial Beauforters were no strangers to thwarting the law,
from the murder of Charles Purry to the priestly misbehavior of
Reverend William Peaseley. The Revolutionary War brought civil
strife to the area in the form of bands of outlaws, and the early
Federal years were times for the "gentlemanly" pursuits of
drinking, gambling, and fighting. Reconstruction brought violence
of several varieties as freedmen, carpetbaggers, scalawags and
others sought to develop a new order. Join local author Alexia
Jones Helsley as she delves into the history of these misbegotten
times in Beaufort's history, from the earliest instances of illicit
activity through the infamous Beaufort banking scandal of 1928.
Historically, Greenville County owes much to its natural advantages
of scenery, location and abundant water, but it has also benefited
from its colorful characters, such as Richard Pearis, Vardry McBee,
Richard Furman and the Earle family. "Hidden History of Greenville
County" details the personalities, places and events that have
given Greenville its progressive, diverse environment. Join
archivist and history professor Alexia Helsley as she explores some
of these individuals and their contributions, as well as
little-known events in the area and the ever-fascinating 'Dark
Corner.' From mansions to murders, learn things about Greenville
County history that you've never encountered before.
Through the years, cemeteries have borne testimony to the vagaries
of life and to man's continuing struggle to manipulate the unknown
frontier of death. They exist in endless variety, their stones
commemorating the dead and reflecting the values of those who
mourned them. They are an informative resource for classroom study.
This book suggests research strategies and provides additional
information for interpreting and understanding cemeteries.
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