In the Bethel churchyard near Pacolet is the tomb of John Sloan, the grandfather of Capt. J. F. Sloan. The inscription upon his tombstone says that he was born on the 14th of September 1715, and died the 26th day of December 1828, aged one hundred and thirteen years, three months and twelve days. He was a soldier of the Revolution, and was taken prisoner at Musgrove mill, on Enoree River. He was a native of Ireland, but for many years before and during the war was a resident of Newberry District. S.C.
From the News and Courier of May 5, 1876.
From the News and Courier of May 5, 1876.
In the Bethel churchyard near Pacolet is the tomb of John Sloan, the grandfather of Capt. J. F. Sloan. The inscription upon his tombstone says that he was born on the 14th of September 1715, and died the 26th day of December 1828, aged one hundred and thirteen years, three months and twelve days. He was a soldier of the Revolution, and was taken prisoner at Musgrove mill, on Enoree River. He was a native of Ireland, but for many years before and during the war was a resident of Newberry District. S.C.
From the News and Courier of May 5, 1876.
From the News and Courier of May 5, 1876.
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Age 113 years 3 months 12 days. He was a native of Ireland and a soldier of 760. He was a sincear beleiver in Jesus Christ.
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