Newspaper obituaries - publication source unknown but probably from a Charleston, SC newspaper

DAVID DOAR, LAST OF RICE PLANTERS

Owner of Harrietta Plantation Claimed by Death at McClellanville

David Doar, 78 years old, one of the last of the Santee rice planters who once were so prominent a part of South Carolina's low country aristocracy, died at McClellanville yesterday morning. Mr. Doar made his home at his plantation Harrietta.

News reached here yesterday of the death of David Doar, at his summer home, McClellanville. He is favorably remembered as a Santee rice planter, and his ancestral home "Harrietta Plantation" has long been the scene of hospitality of the kindliest strain. A lover of out door sports David Doar was never happier than when he had as guests attractive neighbors and desirable friends from other districts to engage in the exciting chase. House parties at Harrietta were anticipated with pleasure and heartily enjoyed.

David Doar was educated at the old Charleston high school and was one of the favorite pupils of the Rev. Dr. Bruns, on account of his attention to studies and exemplary deportment; while his lively and loveable nature, and mirth evoking qualities, endeared him to his school mates. He was too young to be accepted as a soldier to serve in the field with his three brothers, who illustrated their devotion to the cause of their loved Southland by four years gallant service in the Confederate army, but he aided in the management of the plantation, in raising provisions to send to the defenders of the South, while the fair ones of the household were busy making socks and other necessary articles for the soldiers, doing arduous and perilous duty in camp.

David Doar took an active part in the cause of honest government from 1868 to 1876 and was one of the boldest of the red shirt riders. In social affairs he held a leading place, and gave an impluse and an inspiration to many a delightful gathering by his sparkling talk and clever impersonations.

He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W. C. Hutson of McPhersonville, Mrs. G. S. Lucas and Miss Evance Doar of Charleston; and two sons, Screven Doar and David Doar, Jr. of Sumter.

Mr. Doar was a member of the Huguenot society. His funeral services will take place at 11 o'clock this morning at St. James Santee chapel, and the interment is to take place in the burial ground of Walnut Grove plantation. J.A.