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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF THE WIDOWS & ORPHANS OF THE CLERGY OF THE P. E. CHURCH IN SOUTH CAROLINA FROM APRIL 1762 TO OCTOBER 1813 JOURNAL Of the proceedings of the Society for the relief of the Widows and Orphans of the Clergy of the Church of England in the Province of South Carolina. 1762. South Carolina 1762 At a meeting of the Clergy, April the 21st, 1762 Present The Rev’d: Mr. Alexander Garden The Rev’d: Mr. James Harrison The Rev’d: Mr. Robert Baron The Rev’d: Mr. Winwood Servant The Rev’d: Mr. Robert Smith The Rev’d: Mr. Albert Cooper The Rev’d: Mr. John Tonge The Rev’d: Mr. Abraham Imer The Rev’d: Mr. Joseph Dacre Wilton The Rev’d: Mr. Joseph Stokes The Rev’d: Mr. Offspring Pearce We the above taking into various considerations the distressed and melancholly situation that Widows and Children are every day left in, particularly the Widows and Children of our deceased Brethren the Clergy of the Church of England, in the Province of South Carolina and being moved with compassion as well as with a sense of our most holly Religion and the obligations we the under do the exercise of Christian Charity have agreed to enter into a Society to be hereafter for ever called, The Society for the Relief of the Widows and Children of the Clergy of the Church of England in the Province of South Carolina. And for the better furthering the End & Design of this Society have agreed upon and signed a certain set of rules and orders. (Vide subscription book.) Agreeable to the 6th Rule, The Society chose the Rev’d: Robert Smith Treasurer for the ensuing year. South Carolina 1763 At the annual meeting of the Society for the Relief of the Widows & Children of the Clergy of the Church of England in the Province of South Carolina held the Wednesday in the week after Easter week, April 13th, 1763. Present The Rev’d: Mr. Alexander Garden The Rev’d: Mr. James Harrison The Rev’d: Mr. Winwood Terjeant The Rev’d: Robert Smith The Rev’d: Albert Cooper The Rev’d: Mr. John Tonge The Rev’d: Abraham Imer The Rev’d: John Daere Wilton The Rev’d: Mr. John Green The Rev’d: Mr. George Skeene The Rev’d: Mr. John Green & The Rev’d: Mr. George Skeene paid their entrance money and signed the rules. The Society agreeable to the 6th rule chose the Rev’d: Robert Smith, Treasurer for the ensuing year. Schedule of the Stock belonging to the Society April 13th, 1763 William Henry Johnsons Bond payable July 24th, 1763… 200.___ Cash…66 Total £ 266Robert Smith, Treasurer South Carolina 1764 At an annual meeting of The Society for the Relief of the Widows & Children of the Clergy of the Church of England in the Province of South Carolina held Wednesday in the week after Easter Week May 2, 1764. Present The Rev’d: Mr. James Harrison The Rev’d: Robert Smith The Rev’d: Mr. Robert Cooper The Rev’d: Mr. Abraham Imer The Rev’d: Mr. G. Daere Skeene The Rev’d: Mr. John Tonge The Rev’d: Mr. Levi Durand
The Rev’d: Mr. Levi Durand paid his entrance money and signed the rules. The Society chose the Rev’d: Robert Smith, Treasurer for the ensuing year. The Rev’d: Mr. John Green appointed to preach at the next annual meeting of the Society. The Rev’d: Mr. James Harrison, The Rev’d: Robert Cooper. The Rev’d: Mr. John Tonge & The Rev’d: Mr. George Skeene to be a committee to examine the Books & accounts of the Society for he last year. Robert Smith, Treasurer South Carolina 1764 At an annual meeting of The Society for the Relief of the Widows & Children of the Clergy of the Church of England in the Province of South Carolina held Wednesday in the week after Easter Week May 3, 1764. Present The Rev’d: Mr. James Harrison The Rev’d: Robert Smith The Rev’d: Mr. Robert Cooper The Rev’d: Mr. John Tonge The Rev’d: Mr. Abraham Imer The Rev’d: Mr. Jos. Daere Wilton The Rev’d: Mr. G. Daere Skeene The Rev’d: Mr. Samuel Daeke The Rev’d: Mr. Drake paid his entrance money and signed the rules. Report of the Committee: We the Committee appointed to examine the books accounts of the Society, Do Report, that we have carefully examined the same for the annual meeting April 13th, 1763 to the annual meeting May 2, 1764, and find them correct & right. Schedule of the stock belonging to the Society 2d day of May 1764. One copy if the above schedule was signed by the committee & delivered to the Treasurer & another signed by the Treasurer & delivered to the Committee. And the Treasurer entered into a Bond to the committee in the Penal Sum of nine hundred and twenty six pounds, six shillings & ??? pursuant to the Rule the 7th…… James Harrison John Tonge Robert Cooper Geo. Skeene 1765 At an annual meeting of The Society for the Relief of the Widows & Children of the Clergy of the Church of England in the Province of South Carolina held Wednesday in the week after Easter Week April 17th, 1765. Present The Rev’d: Mr. Robert Smith The Rev’d: Mr. John Tonge The Rev’d: Mr. Jo. Daere Wilton The Rev’d: Mr. George Skeene The Rev’d: Mr. Samuel Drake The Rev’d: Mr. Alexander Keith
The Rev’d: Robert Smith chose Treasurer for the ensuing year. The Rev’d: Mr. John Tonge, The Rev’d: Mr. Wilton & Mr. Drake to be a Committee to examine the Books & Accounts for the last year. He Rev’d: Mr. Alexander Keith paid his Entrance and signed the Rules. South Carolina 1765 At an annual meeting of The Society for the Relief of the Widows & Children of the Clergy of the Church of England in the Province of South Carolina held the 18th day of April 1765. Present The Rev’d: Mr. Harrison The Rev’d: Mr. Smith The Rev’d: Mr. Cooper The Rev’d: Mr. Tonge The Rev’d: Mr. Wilton The Rev’d: Mr. Skeene The Rev’d: Mr. Drake The Rev’d: Mr. Keith The Treasurer informed the Society that he had received a Benefaction Of 100 ₤ presented by His Hon. The Leiut. Governor William Bull Esq. Resolved that the Thanks of the Society be given to His Hon. The Lieut. Gov. William Bull Esq. For his generous Benefaction. And that The Rev’d: Mr. Cooper & The Rev’d: Mr. Drake do wait upon His Hon. For that purpose. We the Committee appointed to examine the Books & accounts of the Society for the last year, Do report, that we have carefully examined the same from the annual meeting May 2d, 1764 to the annual meeting April 17th, 1765 & fine them correct & right, except an omission of the Rev’d: Mr. Skeene and job for the year 1764 received by the Treasurer & Not debited in the Cash Book. Schedule of the Stock belonging to the Society the 17th day of April 1765 Joshua Websters Bond ……………………………………………………….550
Cash ……………………………………………..152.3.1
702.3.1 On copy of the above Schedule was signed by the Committee and delivered To the Treasurer, and another signed by the Treasurer & delivered to the Committee. And the Treasurer entered into a Bond to the Committee in the Penal Sum of Fourteen Hundred and four Pounds, 1 shilling & Two pence, Pursuant to Rule the 7th. Robert Smith 1766 At an annual meeting of The Society for the Relief of the Widows & Children of the Clergy of the Church of England in the Province of South Carolina held the Wednesday in the week after Easter April the 9th, 1766. Present The Rev’d: Mr. Garden The Rev’d: Mr. Harrison The Rev’d: Mr. Smith The Rev’d: Mr. Wilton The Rev’d: Mr. Pearce The Rev’d: Mr. Keith The Rev’d: Mr. Amory The Rev’d: Mr. Evans The Rev’d: Mr. Crallan
The Rev’d: Robert Smith chose Treasurer for the ensuing year. Committee to examine accounts; The Rev’d: Mr. Garden, The Rev’d: Mr. Keith, & The Rev’d: Mr. Crallan to be A committee to examine the Books & Accounts for the last year. The Treasurer informed the Society that the Rev’d: Mr. Amory paid his entrance money, & signed the Rule, June 19th, 1765. Robert Smith, Treasurer 1766 At an annual meeting of The Society for the Relief of the Widows & Children of the Clergy of the Church of England in the Province of South Carolina held the Wednesday in the week after Easter April the 9th, 1766. Present The Rev’d: Mr. Garden The Rev’d: Mr. Harrison The Rev’d: Mr. Smith The Rev’d: Mr. Cooper The Rev’d: Mr. Wilton The Rev’d: Mr. Pearce The Rev’d: Mr. Keith The Rev’d: Mr. Amory The Rev’d: Mr. Evans The Rev’d: Mr. Crallan
The Rev’d: Mr. Evans & The Rev’d: Mr. Crallan paid entrance mony & signed the Rules. We the committee appointed to examine the Books and accounts for the Last year, do report____ That we have carefully examined the same from the annual meetingApril 9th, 1766 & find them correct & right. Alex. Garden James Crallan Schedule of the stock belonging to the Society the 9th day of April 1766. Joshia Websters Bond……………….…….550 Interest on above Bond 1 year 11 months…..84..6..8 Cash………………………………………..312..3..1 Total 946..9..9 One copy of the above Schedule was signed by the Committee and delivered To the Treasurer; & another signed by the Treasurer & delivered to the Committee. And the Treasurer entered into a Bond to the Committee in the Penal Sum of Eighteen hundred & ninety two pounds g/g pursuant to Rule The 7th. Robert Smith, Treasurer 1767 At an annual meeting of the Society the Wednesday in the week after Easter, April 29th, 1767. Present The Rev’d: Mr. Garden The Rev’d: Mr. Smith The Rev’d: Mr. Tonge The Rev’d: Mr. Wilton The Rev’d: Mr. Evans The Rev’d: Mr. Crallan Treasurer chosen; The Rev’d: Robert Smith chosen for the ensuing year. Committee to examine accounts; The Rev’d: Mr. Tonge, The Rev’d: Mr. Wilton, & The Rev’d: Mr. Evans to be a committee to examine the Books & Accounts for the last year. The Treasurer informed the Society that since the last meeting by the death of the Rev’d: Mr. Imer, his widow & two children being left in distressed circumstances agreeable to the 5th Rule, Mrs. Imer has been paid Fifty Pounds & that the sum of Thirty Eight Pounds & 2/6 had been apprehended in clothing Lewis Imer. Resolved that the sum of Fifty Pounds be paid Mrs. Imer and that the Rev’d: Mr. Wilton & The Rev’d: Mr. Smith be a committee to board out & provide clothing and other necessaries for Lewis Imer. The Treasurer informed the Society that he had received Benefactions of 50 £ each presented by the Hon. Nathaniel Beale, Esq. & William Wragg, Esq. Resolved that after two years residence of any person in the Province, he shall not be admitted a member of this Society, unless such person pays the admission subscription & annual subscriptions from the time of his approval. Robert Smith, Treasurer
South Carolina 1767 At a meeting of the Society April 30th, 1767 Present The Rev’d: Robert Smith The Rev’d: Robert Cooper The Rev’d: John Tonge The Rev’d: Mr. Jo. Daere Wilton The Rev’d: James Crallan The Rev’d: John Evans We the Committee appointed to examine the Books and Accounts for the last year do report. That we have carefully examined the same from the annual meeting April 9th, 1766 to the annual meeting April 29th, 1767 & find them correct & right. Schedule of the stock belonging to the Society the 29th day of April 1767; Joshua Websters Bond…………………………… 550.0.0 24 years 11 months Interest due on above Bond…. 128.6.0 John Youngs Bond……………………………… 400.0.0 11 months interest due on above Bond…………… 29.6.8 Cash……………………………………………….. 64.0.7 Total…………………………………………… £ 1171.13.3 Robert Smith, Treasurer South Carolina 1768 At an annual meeting of the Society April 13th, 1768. Present The Rev. Alexander Garden The Rev’d: Robert Smith The Rev’d: Robert Cooper The Rev’d: John Tonge The Rev’d: Offspring Pearce The Rev’d: Alexander Keith
Treasurer Chosen The Rev’d: Robert Smith chosen Treasurer for the ensuing year. Committee Accounts The Rev’d: Alexander Garden & The Rev’d: Alexander Keith & The Rev’d: Offspring Pearce to be a Committee to examine the Books & Accounts for the last year. The Treasurer informed the Society that agreeable to a resolution made last year, Lewis Imer had been cloth’d & boarded. The expenses of which amounted to Twenty Eight Pounds, Eleven Shillings & one penny. Resolved that the Sum of Fifty Pounds be paid Mrs. Imer and that Mr. Robt. Smith & The Rev’d: Robt. Cooper be a Committee to board out & provide clothing & other necessaries for Lewis Imer. Robt. Smith, Treasurer South Carolina 1768 At an annual meeting of the Society April 14th, 1768. Present The Rev. Alexander Garden The Rev’d: Robert Smith The Rev’d: Robert Cooper The Rev’d: John Tonge The Rev’d: Offspring Pearce The Rev’d: Alexander Keith Report Committee We the Committee appointed to examine the Books & Accounts for the last year, do report; That we have carefully examined the same from the Annual Meeting April 29th, 1767, to the Annual Meeting April 13th, 1768, and fine them correct & right.
Schedule of the Stock belonging to the Society, the 13th day of April 1768 John Youngs Bonds…………………………… 400.00.0 11 Months Interest due on above……………… 29.60.8 Cash…………………………………………… 772.00.0 Total--------------------------------------------------- 1201.15.0 Robert Smith, Treasurer South Carolina 1769 At an annual meeting of the Society April 15th, 1769. Present The Rev. Alexander Garden The Rev’d: Robert Cooper The Rev’d: John Tonge The Rev’d: Offspring Pearce The Rev’d: Alexander Keith Treasurer Chosen The Rev’d: Robert Smith chosen Treasurer for the ensuing year. The Society being informed by The Rev’d: Robert Cooper, that he was on his return from England. The Rev’d: Robert Cooper informed the Society, that agreeable to a resolution made last year Lewis Imer had been clothed and boarded; the expenses of which amounted to One Hundred & Thirty Pouds & Six Shillings & Ten Pence, of which the Eighty Two Pounds 3/1 had been paid. Comm. Accts: The Rev’d: Alex. Garden & The Rev’d: Off. Pearce being appointed a Committee to examine the Book’s Accounts for the lst year, Report, that they have carefully examined the same from the annual Meeting April 13th, 1768, to the Annual Meeting April 5th, 1769 & found them correct & right. Schedule of the Stock belonging to the Society April 5th, 1769; George Jenkins Bond dated May 18th, 1768………… 700.00.0 Interest on above Bond to this day…………………... 49.06.0 Wottens Bond dated May 18th, 1768………………… 385.00.0 Interest on above Bond this day……………………… 27.02.0 Cash…………………………………………………… 81.05.0 Total……………………………………………… £ 1242.13.0 Robert Smith, Treasurer
South Carolina 1770 At an annual meeting of the Society April 25th, 1770. Present The Revd: Imer Harrison The Revd: Robert Smith The Revd: Robert Cooper The Revd: John Tonge The Revd: Alexander Keith The Revd: John Lewis The Revd: Robert Purcell The Revd: James Pearce The Revd: JohnLewis, The Revd: robert Purcell & The Revd: James Pearce, were elected members, paid their admission money, and signed the Rules. The Treas. Informed the Society that agreeable to the standing Order, Lewis Imer had been clothed & broarded; the expenses of which amounted to one hundred & Thirty Six Pounds & Seventeen Shillings & Six pence. The Revd: Robert Smith chosen Treasurer for the ensuing year. David Deas was proposed & elected a member. The Revd: Robert Smith, The Revd: Robert Cooper, The Revd: John Lewis, The Revd: Robert Purcell, The Revd James Pearce, were appointed a Committee to revise and altar the Rules; the present Rules being found insufficient to answer the good and Design of the Society, and that they report at the next annual meeting. The Revd: James Harrison, The Revd: John Tonge, The Revd: Alexander Keith appointed a Committee to examine the Books & accounts for the last year____Report, that they had carefully examined the same from the Annual Meeting April 5th, 1769 to the annual meeting April 25th, 1770, & found them correct & right. Schedule of the check belonging to the Society; George Jenkins Bond dated May 18th, 1768………………… 700.00.0 Interest on above Bond 23 months: 7 days…………………. 108.08.4 Cash…………………………………………………………. 354.17.3 Total………………………………………………………. ₤ 1163.25.7 Robt. Smith, Treasurer South Carolina 1771 At an annual meeting of the Society April 10th, 1771. Present The Revd: Imer Harrison The Revd: Robert Smith The Revd: John Tonge The Revd: Alex. Keith The Revd: John Lewis The Revd: Robert Purcell David Deas, Esq. Henry Purcell, The Revd: The Revd: Robert Cooper The Revd: John Bullman
Treasurer Chosen: The Revd: Robert Smith chosen Treasurer for the ensuing year. The Revd: Hnery Purcell & The Revd: John Bullman were proposed & elected members. Signed the Rules & paid Admission. The Treas. Informed the Society that agreable to the standing order, Lewis Imer had been clothed & broaded; the expense of which amounted to 103₤ 8/4. Committee Accounts Report: The Revd: James Harrison, The Revd: Alex. Keith, The Revd: John Tonge, appointed a Committee to examine the Books and accounts for the last year____Report that they had carefully examined the same, from the Annual meeting April 25th, 1770 to the Annual meeting April 10th, 1771 & found them correct & right.
Schedule of the Stock belonging to the Society; George Jenkins Bond…………………………… 700.00.0 Interest on above 2 years: 10 months 22 days…………... 162.00.9 ½ John Roberts Bond………………………………….…… 354.17.3 Interest on above 11 months: 15 days say on ₤355……… 26.00.8 Cash……………………………………………………… 41.11.0 Total…………………………………………………… ₤ 1284.10.0 David Deas elected a member April 25th, 1770__pd. Admission.
South Carolina 1771 The committee, approved the last Annual Meeting, to revise and alter the Rules. Report that they had carefully revised & alter the same, a copy of which they had laid before the Society. The Society being restricted by the last of the old Rules, from taking the above into consideration (there not being Eleven Members present). The Society was adjourned to May 9th, 1771.
At a Meeting of the Society May 9th, 1771 Present The Revd: Alex. Garden The Revd: James Harrison The Revd: Robert Smith David Deas, Esq. The Revd: John Tonge The Revd: Alex. Keith The Rev’d: Robert Purcell The Revd: James Pierce The Revd: Henry Purcell The Revd: John Bullman Henry Peronneau, Esq. Benjamin Dart, Esq. The Revd: Thomas Panting
Henry Peronneau & Benjamin Dart, Esq. Were elected members & paid admission. The Revd: Thomas Panting was elected a member, paid admission & two years Subscription agreeable to a Resolution made April 29th, 1767, Henry Middleton, Esq. Was elected a Member. The Society took into consideration the Report of the Committee appointed to revise & alter the Rules made April 10th, 1771, When it was unanimously Resloved to cancel the old Rules. Which being done.
South Carolina 1771
The Society unanimously______Resolved and agreed upon the following____ New Rules We whose names are hereunto subscribe taking into serious consideration the distressed situation that widows and children are every day left in, particularly the widows and children of deceased Clergymen of the Church of England in this Province; and being moved with compassion, as well as with a sense of our most holy religion and the obligations we be under to the exercise of Christ charity, have agreed to enter into a Society to be hereafter for ever called____ The Society for the Relief of the Widows and Children of the Clergy of the Church of England in the Province of South Carolina_____ and for the better furthering the end and design of this Society, have agreed upon the following Rules_____ Rule 1 The annual meeting of this Society shall be on the first Wednesday after Easter week___And the President, or in his absence, the Vice-President or Treasurer shall take the chair at twelve o’clock__every members residing in the Province, who shall not attend at the said hour, shall forfeit the sum of Ten Shillings Currency, unless he offers a sufficient excuse to be approved of by a majority of the members then present.2 A President, Vice-President, and Treasurer, who shall also be Secretary shall by a majority of Votes be elected at the annual meeting.3 Any member duly elected to other of the above Officers, & refusing to act, shall forfeit the sum of Ten Pounds Currency and another shall be immediately chosen in his roister; but no member shall be obliged to serve in the same Office more than once in seven years.4 Election for members, and all questions in this Society shall be determined by Ballot only.5 Every person elected a member of this Society (not being a Clergyman of the Church of England) shall on his admission pay into the hands of the Treasurer the sum of Ten Pounds Currency, and Ten Pounds Currency annually.___ And if a Clergyman of the Church of England, on his admission and subscribing the Rules, the sum of Twenty-Five Pounds Currency, and Ten Pounds Currency annually.6 After two years residence of any Clergyman in this Province, such Clergyman shall not be admitted in Member of this Society, unless after his election he pays the admission money, and the annual subscriptions from the time of his arrival.7 In consideration of paying the above sums, the Widows & Children of such subscribing Clergyman of the Church of England shall be entitled to an annual allowance from the Society___ Provided the annual income of the Widow does not exceed, at or any after time the deceased of such subscribing Clergyman of the Church of England, the sum of Fifty Pounds Sterling___ and the annual income of each Child if the Mother be alive, Twenty Pounds Sterling___and if the Mother be dead, Thirty Pounds Sterling.____ But as Widows and Children left as above can have no demand upon the Society, yet notwithstanding the restriction on their parts, the Society, is not hereby precluded from making an allowance if thought necessary.8 The marriage of Widows shall exclude them from the benefit of the Society___and the children shall be excluded at the day of the marriage or if unmarried, at the age of Twenty one years; the ending clause at the end of the seventh Rule may be extended to this.9 Non-Residents, who are entitled to the relief of this Society, shall write a Letter, once a year at least, to the Treasurer setting forth their necessities__ their ages__the number, ages, names and circumstances of their Children. And the truth of the said letter shall be certified under the hands of the Minister of the Parish, where such Person or Persons reside.10 Every member residing in the Province, neglecting to pay his annual subscription for the space of Ten months after it becomes due, shall be excluded from voting or balloting at any meeting of the Society___ And every Clergyman neglecting to pay his annual for the space of Six months after it becomes due, shall be fined in the sum of Two Shillings and Six Pence currency for every week default.___ And if the said weekly fine or fines together with the annual subscription or subscriptions be not paid in the life time of the subscriber, his widow and children shall not be entitled to the benefit of this Society____ The saving clause at the end of the save the Rule to be extended to this Rule also.11 The Treasurer shall give Bond to the President, or when legally incorporated to the Society, in double the monies, Bonds and other Securities which may or shall be delivered into his hands during his Treasurership, with condition to be accountable for, and to deliver the same to the order of the Society, or the next succeeding Treasurer. Fire and other inevitable accidents excepted.12 The Treasurer shall at each annual meeting lay before the Society, a state of his accounts: and a Committee of three Members shall be appointed to examine and report upon the same.13 The President, Vice-President, or Treasurer with any six members, shall have full power to be a Board for distributing any sum or sums arising from the Interest of Monies, or any emergency occasion.14 The monies belonging to this Society shall be let out at Interest, without the advice of the President or Vice-President, together with three other members.15 No Member of this Society shall be permitted to borrow any money belonging to the Society, or be Security for any other borrower of the same.16 Bonds and other Securities for Money, shall be taken in the name of the Treasurer__ or when legally incorporated, in the name of the Society.17 Letters of thanks shall be drawn up by the Members at their annual meeting for Donations received___ and honorable mention made of Benefactors in the Society’s Books.18 At every annual Meeting of the Society, the Treasurer shall provide a sufficient Dinner: for defraying the expense of which, every Member residing in the Province shall pay into the hands of the Treasurer, Fourty Shillings Currency unless a sufficient excuse in writing be sent to the Treasurer, at least a week before the Meeting, to be appointed of by a Majority of the Members present at the said Meeting.19 The President, Vice-President, or Treasurer shall have power to summon an extraordinary Meeting of the Society on any emergency__ and to adjourn the same.20 Any alteration, addition or amendment may from time to time be made to one or all of these Rules by a Majority of the Members at the Annual Meeting; not less than Twenty in Members being present.RESLOVED _ That the above Rules be enetered in the Subscription Book belonging to the Society.The Revd: Mr. Alexander Garden was elected President and David Deas, Esq. Vice-President. R. Smith_Secretary South Carolina 1772 At an annual meeting of the Society April 29th, 1772. Present The Revd: Alex. Garden, Pres. The Revd: John Lewis David Deas___________ V. Pres. The Revd: Robert Purcell Henry Peronneaus The Revd: Henry Purcell The Revd: James Harrison The Revd: John Bullman The Revd: Robert Smith The Revd: Robert Cooper The Revd: John Tonge
The following Gentlemen were elected Members New Members The Hon, Mr. Wm. Bull, Esq. John Deas Jonathan Sazarin William Gibbes Benjamin Mazyck John Brennar William Bampfield William Williamson Arthur Middleton Hopkin Price C. Cotesworth Pinckney Roger Smith T. Langhton Smith John Huger Philip Tidyman James Simmons John Huger The treasurer informed the Society that agreeable to the standing order, Lewis Imer had been clothed & boarded at the expense of which amounted to £ 127.18.4____ The Treasurer informed the Society that Lewis Imer being of a proper age to be bound out: had requested if agreeable to the Society, that he might be bound to Mess. Hall & Smith, Merchants. Resloved, that Lewis Imer be bound apprentice to Mess. Hall & Smith, they finding him in Board, Washing, & Lodging. The Treasurer informed the Society that he had rec’d. a Benefaction of £20 from Mr. James Laurens, by Mr. Revd: Robert Smith. South Carolina 1772 Ordered That The Revd: Mr. Cooper, be requested to return Thanks to Mr. Laurens for his Benefaction, in the name of the Society. Officers The Revd: Mr. Garden….Pres: David Deas, Esq…..V Pres: The Revd: R. Smith……Treas: Committee Accounts Report: Mr. Benjamin Mazyck, Mr. Jonathan Laurens, & The Revd: Mr. Tonge___ the Committee appointed to examine the Accounts for the last year. Report , that they had examined the same, & found them correct & right.Schedule of the stock belonging to the Society April 29th, 1772.John Brewton & Peter Mazyck Bond dated July 21st, 1772. £500.00.00 Int: on above 9 months 5 days……………………………... 30.10.11 ½ Mr. Horst & Wm. Williamson Bond dated Jan: 31, 1772…..1000.00.00 Interest on above 3 months………………………………… 20.00.00
Cash…………………………………………..…………… 99.17.30
£ 1650.08.2 1/2 Ordered , That Mr. Bamfield, Mr. Peronneau, & The Revd: Mr. Bullman, be a Committee to examine the accounts for the ensuing year.R. Smith, Secretary
South Carolina 1773 At an annual meeting of the Society April 21th, 1773. Present David Deas, Esq. Vice Pres: The Revd: Robert Smith, Treas: The Revd: Robert Cooper Henry Peroneau Benjamin Dart The Revd: Henry Purcell William Gibbes Hopkin Price The Revd: James Harrison Jonathan Sazarin John Huger Roger Smith Henry Millegan The Revd: John Tonge The Revd: John Lewis Philip Tidyman
Officers elected for the ensuing year.The Revd: Alexander Garden – President David Deas, Esq. Vice President The Revd: Robert Smith Treasurer The following gentlemen were elected Members The Revd: Alexander Finley Mr. Alexander Gillon Thomas Shubrick, Esq. Benjamin Huger, Esq. Clement Lempriere, Esq. The Revd: Alexander Finley paid his Admission and signed the Rules. The Treasurer informed the Society that agreeable to the standing Order, Lewis Imer had been clothed and boarded, the expense of which amounted to £161.14.06 and that agreeable to Order made at the last Annual Meeting he was bound apprentice to Hall’s & Smith July 11th, 1772 for five years. The said Hall’s & Smith to find him in Board, Washing, & Lodging during his apprenticeship. South Carolina 1773 A Benefaction of Twenty Pounds was received from Mr. James Laurence, by The Revd: Robert Cooper, who was requested to return thanks to Mr. Laurence for the same, in the name if the Society. Report of the Committee of Accounts Report Comm. & Acct. We the Committee appointed to examine the Treasurer & Accounts Report, that we have examined the same and found them correct & right. Signed Henry Peroneau Schedule Schedule of the Stock of the Society April 21st, 1773 John Brewton & Peter Mazyck Bond £500.00.00 Int: on above …………………………………….………... 30.00.00 William Horst & Wm. Williamson Bond ……….…………..1000.00.00 Interest on above …………………………………………… 17.14.04 Thomas Pike & Thomas Smith Bond……………………….. 300.00.00 Interest on above……………………………………………. 20.13.01 3/4 Cash………………………………………………………… 27.09.30
£ 1875.16.08 3/4 A motion was made and seconded___That the annual meeting of the Society should be allowed from the first Wednesday after Easter week, to some time in October___that several alterations then mentioned be made in the Alter___and that a new one be framed appointing a standing Committee. The Society being restricted by the last Rule from finally determining on the above alterations, then not being Twenty Members present____The Revd: John Imers, The Revd: Robert Purcell, & The Revd: Robert Smith were appointed a Committee to revise and alter the Rules, and to form such new Rules, as may be thought necessary. And that they Report the Second Thursday in October next. The Society was adjourned to the Second Thursday in October next. South Carolina 1773 At a Meeting of the Society Oct. 14th, 1773 by adjournment. Present David Deas, Esq. Vice Pres: The Revd: Robt. Smith Treas. Henry Middleton William Walton John Bremar Jonathon Sazarin John Huger Ch. Cotesworth Pinckney The Revd: James Harrison Hopkin Price The Revd: Alex. Findlay Thos. Heyward The Revd: Robt. Purcell Brian Cape William Williamson William Gibbes John Deas Philip Tidyman The Revd: John Lewis The Revd: John Bullman Roger Smith John Harleston
New Members The following Gentlemen were elected Members; William Walton, Thomas Heyward, Jun., Peter Porcher, Brain Cape, Jacob Motte, Edward Harleston, John Harleston.
Report Com. on Rules The Committee appointed the last annual Meeting, to revise and alter the Rules__and add new Rules as might be thought necessary__ Report__That they had revised and altered the same; and added such new ones as appeared necessary__ a copy of which was laid before the Society___ The above being taken into consideration___it was unanimously Resolved to cancel and repeat the old Rules. Which being done. The Society unanimously___Resolved and agreed upon the following___which were ordered to be printed___ New Rules We whose names are hereunto subscribe taking into serious consideration the distressed situation that widows and children are every day left in, particularly the widows and children of deceased Clergymen of the Church of England in this Province; and being moved with compassion, as well as with a sense of our most holy religion and the obligations we be under to the exercise of Christian Charity, have resolved to establish and enter into a Society under the following Rules.
Rule 1 This Society shall be called___The Society for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of the Clergy of the Church of England in the Province of South Carolina. 2 The annual Meeting of this Society shall be at Charles-Town, on the first Thursday in October, and the President, Vice-President, or in their absence, some Member chosen to preside, shall take the Chair at twelve o’clock in the forenoon, and every Member residing in the Province, who shall not attend at the said hour, shall forfeit the sum of Ten Shillings current money; which, together with all other Fines shall be carried into the fund of the Society.
3 A President, Vice-President, and Treasurer (who shall always be Secretary) and a Committee of five Members, shall by a majority of the Members present, be elected at the Annual Meeting. 4 Every Member elected to any of the foregoing Offices, and refussing to act, shall forfeit the sum of ten Pounds current Money, and another shall be elected in his place; but no Member shall be obliged to serve in the same office more than once in six years. 5 Elections of Members, and all Questions in this Society shall be determined by Ballots. 6 Every Person elected a Member of this Society (not being a Clergyman of the Church of England) shall on his admission pay into the hand of the Treasurer the sum of Ten Pounds current money and Ten Pounds current money Annually. But a Clergyman of the Church of England, on his admission and subscribing the Rules, shall pay the sum of Twenty Five Pounds current Money, and Ten Pounds Current Money annually. 7 No Clergyman shall be admitted into the Society, after a residence of two years in his Province__ unless at his Election he pays the admission Money, and the annual subscriptions from the time of his arrival. 8 On the Death of any Clergyman of the Church of England, Member of the Society, his widow and Children shall be entitled to such an annual allowance; as shall be voted on by a majority of the Members present at the annual Meetings; provided the annual income of the widow does not exceed at or any time after the Decease of such Clergyman the sum of three hundred and fifty Pounds Money:__ nor the annual Income of each Child during the widowhood or life of the Money one hundred and Forty Pounds Current Money__ or after the marriage or decease of the mother, two hundred and ten Pounds current Money. ____ But Widows and Children left the above can have no demand on the Society; yet notwithstanding the restriction on their parts, the Society is not precluded from making an allowance if judged neccessary. 9 The marriage of Widows shall exclude them from the benefit of the Society;__ and the Children shall be excluded at the age of twenty one years, or Day of marriage, if that should first happen. The saving clause at the end of the former Rule may be extended to this. 10 Non-residents, who are entitled to the Relief of this Society, shall send a Letter once a year at least to the Treasurer, setting forth their necessities, their age__the Member, Age, Names, and circumstances of their Children. The truth of which shall be certified under the hand of the Minister of the Parish, where such Person or Persons reside. 11 Every Member residing in the Province, neglecting to pay his annual subscription for the space of ten months after it becomes due, shall be excluded from voting or balloting at any Meeting of the Society, untill such subscription is paid.__And every Clergyman neglecting to pay his annual Subscription for the space of six Months after it becomes due, shall be fined in the sum of two shillings and six pence Current Money, for every weeks default.__And if the said weekly Fine or Fines together with the annual Subscription or Subscriptions be not paid in the Lifetime of such Clergyman or within six months after his Decease, his widow and Children shall not be entitled relief from this Society.__The saving Clause at the end of the eighth Rule may be extended to this Rule also. 12 The Treasurer shall give Bond to the Society, in double the Monies, Bonds, and other Securities which may or shall be delivered into the hands during his Treasurership;__with conditions to be accountable for, and to deliver me to the same or to the Society. Fire and other inevilable accidents excepted.
13 The Treasurer shall lay a state of his Accounts before the Committee, at least ten days previous to the annual Meeting. 14 The Treasurer shall call a meeting of the Committee as often as the business of the Society requires.__They are to execute all orders of the Society__to draw up letters of thanks for Benefactions__to examine the Treasurers and all other Accounts__to the care of such Widows and Orphans as the Society may have upon their Books__to prepare all Business to be laid before the Society and to report on the same at the Annual Meeting.___They may adjourned as they think proper, and any three of them shall have power to proceed to Business. 15 The President, Vice-President, or Treasurer, with three of the Committee shall have full power to distribute any Sum or Sums not to exceed One Hundred and Fifty Pounds Current Money on any emergent Dessission. 16 The Monies belonging to this Society shall not be lent at interest without the consent of the President, or Vice-President, and three of the Committee. 17 No Member of the Society shall be permitted to borrow any Money belonging to the Society, or be Security for any Borrower of the same. 18 Bonds and other Securities for Money, shall be taken in the name of and be made payable to the Society. 20 At every annual Meeting, the Treasurer shall provide a sufficient dinner.__for defraying the expense of which, the sum of Forty-Shillings Current Money shall be paid into the hands of the Treasurer, every Member residing in the Providence. 21 The President, Vice-President, or in their absence, the Treasurer, shall have power to summon an extraodinary meeting of the Society. And a Majority of the Members present at any Meeting shall have power to adjourn the same. 22 None of the forgoing Rules shall be altered, nor shall any new Rule be made, untill the same has been proposed at a Meeting of the Society, and balloted for on the ensuing Anniversary not unless than Twenty Members being present. Resolved__ That the forgoing Rules be entered in the Subscription Book belonging to the Society. And that they shall be printed against the next Anniversary.John Deas, John Huger, The Revd: Robert Purcell, The Revd: Henry Purcell, and Brain Cape, were elected a Committee agreeable to the 3r Rule.
At the Annual Meeting of the Society Oct. 6th, 1774 Present The Revd: Alex. Garden, Pres. The Revd: Robt. Smith, Treas: & Sec. The Hon. Wm. Bull The Revd: Robert Purcell The Revd: John Bulman The Revd: Henry Purcell John Brinner Ch. Cotes. Pinckney The Revd: Robt. Cooper Hopkin Price Brian Cape Peter Porcher John Deas Jonathan Sararin William Gibbes Roger Smith John Huger Philip Tidyman John Harleston William Williamson The Revd: John Lewis Arthur Middleton Benjamin Mazyck William Walton
Officers Officers elected for the ensuing year.The Honoruable William Bull, Esq. The Revd: Alexander Garden, Vice President The Revd: Robert Smith, Treasurer & Sec. William Gibbes William Doughty Brian Cape The Revd: Robt. Cooper The Revd: Robert Purcell
The following Gentlemen was elected Members.__Those mark’d p attended.New Members Thomas Grimball Philotheus Chiffele p William Doughty p Isaac Mazych p The Revd: Edw. Jenkins Arnodous Vanderhorst p John. Izard John Parker p Alexander Wright James Pernonneau p Richard Lambton p William Roper p Wm. Henry Drayton Robert Livie p The Revd: Ch. Fred. Moreau Samuel Legare p Hugh Rutledge
The Revd: Stewart Jenkins, and The Revd: Charles Frederick Moreau, signed the Rules, & paid Admission. The Treasurer informed the Society that agreeable to the Order Lewis Imer had been clothed, and found in Prekel-Money from April 21th, 1773 to October 6th, 1774, the expense of which amounted to £173.18.8 ½. Letter From D. L. Imer
The following letters were than read__ to the President of the Society for the relief of the Widows and Orphans of the Clergy of the Church of England. Honoured & Reverend Gentlemen, Ch. Town 4th Oct: 1774 By the death of W. Stephen Smith, the Company of Hall & Smith being disabled, W. Hall the surviving Parent gave up any Indentures, on his office made by W. Benjamin Legare, of any Board & Lodging and two Hundred and Fifty Pounds ??????. As this enables me to provide for myself, without being any longer a burden to the Society. I beg leave to offer my tribute of thanks for the many favors received from you since the death of my father, believe me Gentlemen I want words to express the obligation I am under to you for the maintenance and education given me, and the fatherly care taken of me, of which I shall always retain a most grateful acknowledgement and shall endeavor that my conduct in Life shall be such, that what you have so generously done for me, has not been done in vain. I am Gentlemen with the greatest respect Your most obliged and obedient humble Servant (Signed) David Lewis Imer Gentlemen, At the request of Mr. Frederick Imer, son of the late Revs: W. Abraham Imer, and for his use, I purchased of the Revd: W. Bartholomew Henry Hamele attorney of Smauel Oughspourger a Tract of Five Hundred Acres of Land, being an Island in the Province of Georgia for which I took Deeds in my Name to Secure the payment of £333. Of Currency which I paid for the purchase and charges, and as the said Frederick Imer is dead__and intended the Land for his Brother and Sister, who are under your care: I am ready to execute Deeds of Sale of said Land to your Society in the Trust for said Children; subject, when they shall be of age to take possession, to the payment of the said £333.5/ to your Society for the use f the Widows and Orphans, Also subject to the payment of a protested Bill of exchange of about £50 Sterling to the Revd: W. Himele, which he took of the Reverend Abraham Imer, and sent to Mess. Greenwood & Higginson, but never was returned under protest, nor is it likely it ever will; but if it should, I have promised to pay it, if I should ever sell the Land__without which promised W. Himele refused to execute Deed. It is said the Land is worth £1500 Currency. Some say more; some say less. If you will propose any better Method of settling this affair, that will answer my Design, I shall agree to it and am …………Gentlemen Your very humble Servant (signed) Gabriel Manigault Charles Town October 6th, 1774 The above letter of W. Manigault being taken into consideration___It was agreed, (The Society not being incorporated to request the favour of W. Manigault to sell the Land, and vest Monies arising from the sale of said Land, in the Society, under trust for the two children of the late Revd: Abraham Imer, after deducting £333.5/ which W. Manigault gives to the Society. And that the Treasurer be desired to inform W. Manigault of the said and return him thanks, in the name of the Society, for his generous Benefaction.Report of Committee Report of Committee We the Committee appointed to examine the Treasurers accounts ___ ReportThat we have examined the same from April 21st, 1773 to October 6th, 1774 and find them correct and right___and that the Balance in the hands of the Treasurer is Eight Hundred, Thirteen Pounds, Eighteen Shillings and Ten Pence and Half Penny Current Money. (signed) John Deas Jno. Huger Robt. Purcell H. Purcell Schedule of the stock of the Society Oct. 16th, 1774Two Bonds…………………………………. .£1500.00.00 Int. on Do…………………………………… 62.15.70 Cash………………………………………… 813.18.10
£2376.14.50 South Carolina At a meeting of the Society March 27th, 1775Present John Bremar The Revd: Henry Purcell William Roper The Revd: Jno. Lewis William Gibbes The Revd: Edw. Jenkins David Deas Jonathan Sarazin Philip Tidyman William Walton The Revd: Robt. Purcell Samuel Legare
The following Gentlemen were elected Members. Those marked p attended. p McCartan Campbell p George Cook p John Colcock Will. Bull, Jun. James Carson Tho. Lynch Jun. p James Wakefield John Boone William Hext p Elisha Poinsette John McCall Samuel Choilliet Joshua Ward p Thomas Eveleigh p John Bampfield p John Badley p Thomas Inglis
South Carolina At the Annual Meeting of the Society Oct. 5th, 1775.Present The Revd: Alex. Garden, Vice-Pres: The Revd: Robt. Smith, Treas. & Sec. John Badley Isaac Mazyck Brian Cape John McCall Philotheos Chiffelle The Revd: Henry Purcell The Revd: Alex. Finley Hopkin Price William Gibbes Elisha Poinsette The Revd: James Harrison Hugh Rutledge William Hext William Roper The Revd: Edw. Jenkins Jonathan Sarazin Richard Lambton Roger Smith Robert Livie William Walton Samuel Legare James Wakefield Jacob Motte Joshua Ward The Revd: Ch. Fred: Moreau Thomas Grimball
Officers elected for the ensuing year.The Honble William Bull, Esq. Pres The Revd: Alexander Garden, Vice Pres: The Revd: Robert Smith, Treas: & Sec.
William Walton
The Revd: Henry Purcell
John McCall Committe Thomas Gimball Joshua Ward The following Gentlemen were elected Members___ The Revd: Samuel Hart Tho. Farr Grimball Stephen Bull John McQueen Samuel Carne Benjamin Legare
John Simmons The Treasurer informed the Society that he had received a Benefaction of One Hundred Pounds from Mr. John Savage in March past. Report of Committee We the Committee_____ Report That we have boarded Ann Imer, daughter of the Revd: W. Imer deceased, with Mrs. King, a £200.00.00. That we have examined the Books & Treasurers Accounts from Oct. 6th, 1774 to Oct. 5th, 1775 and found them correct & right___and that the Society’s Fund accounts to the sum of Four Thousand Eighty four Pounds, Nineteen Shillings, & Eight-Pence, half penny. Signed…William Gibbes Brian Cape William Doughty Schedule of Society’s Stock Oct. 5th, 1775John Bawstons Bond………………….£500.00.00 Int: due on above…………………… 47.15.7 William Harts Bond………………… 1000.00.00 Int: due on above…………………… 134.00.00 Sampson Neyles Bond……………… 2000.00.00 Int: on above………………………… 157.2 .3 Cash…………………………………. 246.10.10 ½
£4084.19.8 ½
1776 South Carolina At the Annual Meeting of the Society, October 3, 1776.Present The Revd: Robert Smith, Treasurer John Bampfield The Revd: Ed. Jenkins William Roper John Badley The Revd: Jno. Lewis The Revd: Robt. Smith McCartan Campbell Samuel Legare Jon. Sarazin John Colcock The Revd: C.F. Moreau Roger Smith William Doughty John McCall Thomas Shubrick Thomas Eveleigh John McQueen William Williamson The Revd: Alex. Finley The Revd: Hen. Purcell William Walton Thomas Farr Hopkin Price Inmer Wakefield William Gibbes Inmer Peronneau John Huger Elisha Poinsette
John Harleston Hugh Rutledge Officers elected for the ensuing year The Honable William Bull, Esq. Pres: The Revd: Alexander Garden, Vice-Pres: The Revd: Robert Smith, Treas: & Sec. William Walton The Revd: H. Purcell
John McCall Committee Thomas Grimball Joshua Ward The following Gentlemen were elected Members Peter Smith Thomas Corbett Tucker Harris Isaac Harleston William Scott, Sen. John Blake Thomas Ferguson Thomas Hutchinson, Sen. George Abbott Hall Isaac McPherson Hopson Pinckney Charles Motte Tho. Hutchinson, Sen. Nicholas Eveleigh Thomas Hall
William Stontenbrugh Tho. Middleton, Jun. Report of committee We the Committee____ReportThat we have examined the Books and Treasurers Accounts from 5th of October 1775 to Oct. 3r, 1776 and found them correct & right__and that the Societys fund amounts to the sum of Four Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Four Pounds, Three Shillings & Eight Pence Half Penny. Signed Jos. Ward Jno. McCall Wm. Walton Schedule of Society’s Stock October 3r, 1776John Bawstons Bond………………….£700.00.00 Int: to this day…….………………… 3.3 .2 William Harts Bond………………… 1000.00.00 Int: due on above…………………… 213.19.6 Sampson Neyles Bond……………… 2000.00.00 Int: on above………………………… 316.13.10 Cash…………………………………. 750.7 .2 ½
₤4984. 3. 8 ½
At the Annual Meeting of the Society Oct. 3d , 1777Present The Revd: Albert Smith, Treasurer Thomas Ferguson The Revd: Alex. Finlay Thomas Grimball John Parker Hugh Rutledge Philip Grimball Wm. Roper Wm. Walton Joshua Ward Thomas Corbett The Revd: C. F. Moreau The Revd: Ed. Jenkins Tho. Middleton, Jun. Peter Smith Sam. Legare Elisha Poinsette Roger Smith Philo. Chiffele Isaac Mazyck John Huger McCartan Campbell John Blake Benj: Mazyck Jon. Sarazin Jacob Motte James Wakefield John Colcock Wm. Henry Drayton Hopkin Price Wm. Gibbes Tho. Hall Henry Middleton Tho. Eveleigh Tho. Hutchinson John Deas Tho. Inglis Tho: Farr Tucker Harris Jno. McCall The Revd: Hen. Purcell Ben: Huger Ben: Dart Mich. Eveleigh John Badly Ben. Legare John Bamfield John Harleston, Jun. Wm. Bull Jun. John McQueen The Revd: Jno: Lewis
Officers elected for the ensuing yearWilliam Burrows, Esq. Pres: John Deas, Esq: Vice-Pres: The Revd: Robert Smith Treas: & Secretary Joshua Ward The Revd: Hen: Purcell John M.Call Committee Tho: Farr Nicholas Eveleigh
The following Gentlemen were elected Members Isaac Motte Edward Rutledge Sampson Neyle Philip Neyle Owen Roberts Bernard Beekman John Bush Miles Borett William Downs Wm. Burrows Elias Horry, Jun. Rich. Mercer Wm. Moultrie, Jun. Wm. Hort William Nisbett Tho. Middleton Aaron Loocock John Somers James Ferguson John Boone Wm. Burrows, Jun. Ch. Pinckney, Jun. Ch. Shepheard Glen Grayton Ædanus Burke John Brian Wm. Rudhall Sam: Beckman Wm: Galvon James nelson Tho. Dumbar Isaac Wetherly Jacob Read Alex: Moultrie Tho: Shubrick, Jun. John Harleston, Jun. Wm. Print Thomas Lynch Levi Durand Maurice Simons Daniel Cannon Tho: Fenwick Henry Nicholls Ed: Perry Jno. F. Grimke Wm. Ancrun Wm. Oliphant Gilbank Rob: Howe David Oliphant Joseph Atkinson Job Colcock
Report of the Committee We the Committee____ReportThat we have examined the Books and treasurers Accounts from Oct: 3r, 1776 to Sep 29th, 1777 and found them correct & right___and that The Society’s Fund amounts to the sum of Six Thousand One Hundred Eighty Seven Pounds 9/2 ½ Signed Wm. Walton Sep 29th, 1777 Hen: Purcell Jno: M. Call, Jun.
Schedule of Society’s Stock Sep: 29th, 1777Sampson Neyles Bond…………………2000.00.00 John Brewtons Do…………………….. 700.00.00 Interest to this day……………………... 2.80.00 Edward Fenwick Bond………………… 1300.00.00 Int: on Do……………………………… 99.13.00 Mo: Habershaws Bond………………… 1500.00.00 Int: on Do………………………………. 13.50.00 Cash…………………………………….. 572.20.00
₤6187.90.00
The President appointed the Following Gentlemen Stewards For the ensuing year James Wakefield John Badly John Blake Rich’d. Mercer
South Carolina At the annual Meeting of the Society Oct: 1st, 1778Present Seventy four MembersWilliam Burrows, Esq. Pres: John Deas, Esq, Vice Pres. The Revd: Robt. Smith Treas. The following Gentlemen were elected Members Philip Prioleau Thomas Lesesne Pierce Butler Edward Weyman Brook Roberts Jno: Walker Gibbes Parker Thomas Garden Isaac Chandler Patrick Roach Rich’d Lushington Fran: Sanders Thomas Radcliffe, Jun: Allard Belin Arch’d: Brown William Skirving Isaac Posbell Isaac Huger Pet: Bounetheau Rob’t: Moncrief Rich’d: Wainwright Peter Valton Jacob Boomer Alex: Frazier, Jun: Rich’d: Moncrief, Jun: Keating Simons John Owen Carter Rob’t: Dewar Allen Miles Ralph Izard Wm: Heywood Henry Heyward Ernest James Bentham Daniel Huger Tho’s: Moultrie Rob’t: Miles Benj: Smith John Wilson Charles Drayton Alex: Inglis James Ladson Wm: Morgan Elias Ball William Dry. Wm. Harell Gibbes Tho’s: Pinckney
Officers elected for the ensuing year John Deas, Esq: Pres: Jacob Motte Vice: Pres: The Revd: Robt Smith Treas: & Sectary Jacob Reid Joshua Ward Wm Hart Committee Thos. Radcliffe, Jun: The Revd: Kent: Purcell Stewards appointed by the President John Brian______Richard Cole Richard Lushington___John Owen
The Treasurer informed the Society that M. Waller, whom Ben Imer learnt Writing & Arithmetick, had refused taking payment for her Tuition__saying, she was happy in contributing that Mike to the Charity. Resolved that the Treas. Be requested to return the thanks of the Society to Mr. Waller for his generous Compliments, with regard to the education of Imer. Report of Committee We the Committee___Report___That agreeable to the 14th Rule we have clothed Amer Imer, an Orphan and boarded her with Inifs Wooden.___We also Report___That we have examined the Books & Treasurers Accounts from Oct.2d, 1777 to Sept: 30_1778 both & inclusive & found them correct & right___ And that the Society’s funds amounts to the sum of Eighty Thousands Two hundred Ninety four Pounds 19/2 ½ Sep:30th, 1778 Joshua Ward_ Nich: Eveleigh Henry Purcell_Jno. M.Call Schedule of the Society’s Stock Sep 30th. 1778.. ₤ l dJohn Brewton Bond……………………………. 700.00.00 Int: to this day…………………………………... 115.20.00 Hampton_Smith Benefited & J. Morgans Bond… 4200.00.00 Int: on Do ……………………………………….. 147.00.00 Fenwick & Volks Bond………………………….. 1300.00.00 Int: on Do………………………………………… 178.00.00 Habershaws & McQueen Bond………………….. 1500.00.00 Int: on Do………………………………………… 119.11.00 Cash………………………………………………. 35.60.2 1./2
₤8294.19.2 ½
At the Annual Meeting of the Society Oct. 7th, 1779Present……………Nine Members John Deas, Esq. President The Revd: Robt Smith_Treas. The greater part of the Members of the Society, being on the expedition with Genl: Lincoln to Georgia against the British Forces___The business of the Society is postpond to Thursday the 21st. Inst:; when the day for having the anthem performed & c, is to be appointed. Adjourned to Oct. 21st, 1779. 1783 At the Annual Meeting of the Society Oct 2d, 1783Present………. Thirty Eight MembersThe Revd: Robert Smith__Treas.__
Officers elected for the ensuing yearIsaac Motte, Esq…..Pres: Alexander Gillon, Esq.__Vice Pres. The Revd: Robert Smith___Treas:
Thomas Corbett… Roger Smith
Mr. Thos: Pinckney Committee Ædanus Burke
Philotheos Chiffelle Stewards appointed by the PresidentSamuel Beckman_______, Jno. Colock James Bentham________, Keating Simons
1783 South Carolina Resolved ___That arears only due October 1779 be paid___And that each Members be charged Six Shillings Sterling, to defray the expense of Dinner on this day.The Treas. Informed the Society that he received a Letter from Mr. John Deas Sep: 16th, 1779__That after settling Accounts as Administrator of the deceas’d mr. James McCalprice there was a balance of ₤145.13.3 remaining in his hands, which he sent & begged the Society’s acceptance of he having discovered that Mr. M.Calprice was the son of a Clergyman. Resolved to accept the above Balance; and that the Treas. Be requested to return the Society’s thanks to Mr. Deas, for the same.On motion made & seconded__to extend the plan of the Society, so as to provide in part for the support of the Church in this State, here-to-fore the established Church; by allowing the Ministers of said Church in this State, a certain sum from and out of Husbend of the Society__The following Gentlemen of & reposition, the same, at the next Annual Meeting of the Society.__(see Margin) Mr. Thomas Drayton, Jun. was elected a Member. Schedule of the Society’s Stock__Oct 2d, 1783__ execlusive of Interest & due on Bonds___
At the Annual Meeting of the Society Oct. 20thPresent………. Fifty-Two MembersIsaac Motte…..Pres: The Revd: Robert Smith__Treas:__ Officers elected for the ensuing YearHugh Rutledge…Pres: John Huger….Vice_Pres: The Revd: Robert Smith….Treas:
Tucker Harris…… Joshua Ward…… Revd: H: Purcell…. Committee James Walkfield….
Daniel Bourdeaux.. Resolved That the time for non-attendance at 12 Clock, be remitted for this day only.The Treasure rec’d before the Society two letters from Mrs. Cathrine Hart, Widow of the Revd: Samuel Hart deceased, formerly a Member of this Society and that in consequence of said letters, and agree to the 15th rule, the sum of Twenty Pounds Sterling was paid last, 20th May last. Resolved, that Mrs. Hart be allowed Fifty Pounds Sterlingan; and that the Treas, immediately pay her, half years allowance in advance. Ordered that the Treasurer, call on the public Treasurers, & renew the State Indent__as also order the Bond debtors to renew their Bonds.__ The Treasurer informed the Society, that Mr. George Rout who had married Ann Imer, daughter of the Revd: Abraham Imer, deceased formerly a Member of this Society; requested, that the land in Georgia, bought by Mr. Gabreil Managault deceased, for the benefit of the late Mr. Imers children, be sold, and that his share or moniety of what the said loaned sells for, be paid him. Resolved that Mr. Rout, who is interested in the land, dispose of the same; and that Mr. Gabriel Manigault be requested to make titles to the purchaser, agreable to his Grand Fathers Letter. And that after deducting the Legacy, given to the Society by the said Gabriek Manigault deceased__The balance be equally divided between Ann Rout, and the tract of David Lewis Imer deceased who was son of The Revd: Abraham Imer and that the Treasurer retain the share of said balance, appropriate to and stated of D L Imer, for the benefit of said Child. Resolved that the Treasurer apply to Executors of Members deceased, for arrears due the Society. Resolved, That the President, Vice-President, and Treasurer, apply in the name of the Society to the Legislature to incorporate the Society. Ordered, that the Committee revise the Rules of the Society__and lay the same before extra meeting, to be summoned before the next Anniversary. Report of Committee We the committee__________________Report That we have examined the books and Treasurer accounts from Oct: 2d, 1783 to Oct: 20th, 1784 and found them correct and right__and that the Society’s fund, amount to the total of four hundred, ninety-six pounds, and 4/3 Sterling_-inclusive of Interst due on Bonds. Signed___Roger Smith Thomas Burke The Committee to whom was referred the rules for extending the plan of the Society made the last Anniversary so as to provide in part for the support of the rules in this Sate, herefore the established Church, by allowing the Ministers of the said Church in this State, a certain sum, from and out of the fixed the Society___ Report That they are odf opinion, from the present deranged state of the fund, it is not advisiable for the Society to extend their plan__ Signed T. Harris Charleston Oct 20th Geo: Abbott Hall Thos. Hayward, Jun. John Deas H. Rutledge
The following Gentlemen were elected Members Richard Beresford Robert Stewart John Press Smith James Anderson Augustine Bayck Daniel Bourdeaux William Marshall Daniel Stevens
Schedule of Society’s StockOsbourne & Hext Bond__exclusive of Inst: From Oct: 28th. 1778…………………. 105.16.4 Hampton, Smith & exclusion of Inst: from Mar. 30th, 1778………………….. 224.5.11 Indent State of Lo Carolina_exclusive of Inst: from Sep: 17th, 1779…………… 20.14.11 Harbensham__McQueenie__exclusive Inst: from Aug: 12th, 1777…………… 140.10.3
Cash……………….………………… 4.16.10 ₤ 496.4.3 Stewards appointed by the PresidentMaurice Simmons John Bryan John McCall Philip Priolean
1785 So: Carolina Oct: 29th At the annual Meeting of the SocietyPresent. Hugh Rutledge__Pres: The Revd: Robt. Smith__Treas. Twenty-six Members Officers elected for the ensuing Year.Hugh Rutledge__Pres: John Huger__Vice-Pres: The Revd: Robt. Smith__Treas: Wm. Hasell Gibbes Barndard Beckman Isaac Chandler Committe John Bryan Daniel Cannon
Resolved__ That the fine for non-attendance at 12 oclock be remitted this day.The application to the Legislature for incorporation and the revisal of the Rules__having been unavoidable omitted the last year___ Resolved __That the President, Vice-President, Treas: apply in the name of the Society to the Legislature to Incorporate the Society.Ordered__ that the Committee revise an extra-meeting of the Society__to be summons before the next anniversary.Report of CommittteWe the Committee Report__That we have examined the books and Treasurers Accounts from Oct: 20th. 1784 to Oct 19th, 1785 and found them correct & right__ And that the Society’s fund accounts to the sum of Six-hundred, eighteen pounds 17/8 ½__exclusive of Interest due on Binds.___Sign_ Joshua Ward Tucker Harris
Schedule of Society’s StockHampton & Smith__Bond exclusive Sterling Of Int: from Mar: 30th 1778…. 224.5.11 Habersham & McQueen__ Do, exclusive Io Int: from Aug. 12th 1777….. 140.10.3 State Indent__exclusive of Int: from Jan 1st, 85__ 31.14.1 ½ Gabeau & Trezvant__ Bond exclusive Of Int: from Aug 27th, 1785………………………….. 156.8. Cash………………………………………………… 65.19.5
₤618.17.8 1/2 Stewards appointed by the PresidentSamuel Beckman Daniel Bourdeaux John McCall Philip Priolean 1780 South Carolina Oct. 18th Oct. 18 Anniversary Present Hugh Rutledge, Esq. President John Huger, Esq. Vice Pres: ---Thirty-Nine Members----
Officers elected for the ensuing yearJohn Huger…President Roger Smith…Vice-Pres: The Revd: Robt. Smith…Treasurer
Wm. Hasell Gibbes Barnard Beckman
Isaac Chandler Committee John Bryan Daniel Bourdeaux The Committee for revising the Rules being call’d to make their report____The Chairman informed the Society that in the absence of The Revd: David Purcell last year, and of the Treasurer this year, prevented their accomplishment of the business___The Committee were again elected.
The following Gentlemen were duly elected Members; Thomas Pinckney, Jun. Roger P. Saunders Wm. Moultrie Lawrence Saunders Revd: Ed: Ellington Rawlins Lowndes Revd: Thos: Frost Revd: Wm. Smith Revd: Lewis Robert Ladson Revd: Thos: Mills Thos: May Savis Wm: Washington James Lynah Ch: Lining On motion__The Revd: Thos: Frost__The Revd: Ed: Ellington and The Revd: Mills were added to the Committee for revising the Rules.On motion__that the Thanks of the Society be given to The Revd: Mills for his Discourse delivered this day__was recording by him from his choice.It was resloved that the Thoughts of the Society be given to Mr. Yarnold Organist of St. Michael’s Church for his great attitude in preparing the Music performed this day at St. Michael’s Church__and to the Gentlemen who assisted in the Performance___as also to Mr. Palmer of the Choir of the Independence Church___and that the President be requested to sign the same by Letter.The Collection made out St. Michael’s Church this day amounted to Eighty-three Pounds 4/4 Sterling.Stewards appointed by the PresidentSamuel Beckman Daniel Bourdeaux John McCall Philip Prioleau
1787 So: Carolina Oct: 16__1787 Oct: 16 Extra Meeting Oct: 17, 1787 Present John Huger…President The Revd: R. Smith…Treas: The Revd: Thos: Mills Wm. H Gibbes Jacob Read John Blake Keating Simons John Orvin Thos: Radcliffe Samuel Beckman Archie Brown T: Hutchinson James Lynah Ed: Weyman Revd: H: Purcell Thos: Bryan Tucker Harris Bar: Beekman Jos Ward Jno Deas Jno: McCall Wm: Daughty Phil: Prioleau Revd: Thos: Frost Ada: Burke Isaac Chandler Jno: Mays Davis Doct: harris from the Committee appointed to revise the Rules of the Society___Reported that the same had been done__A copy of which he presented to the President. The Rules were then read for Information__and a second time for Debate__when, after alterations made__it was agreed to lay them before the Society on their Anniversary.
1787 So: Carolina Oct 17th Anniversary John Huger…President Roger Smith…Vice Pres: The Revd: R Smith….Treasurer
Thirty-six Members On Motion__The rules were read for Information and second time for Debate___When after amended they were adopted, and ordered to be entered into the Subscription Book: and that a meeting of the Society be held on Wednesday Evening 6 oclock at the City Town the 24th Inst: for the Members to subscribe to the same.Officers elected for the ensuing Year. Roger Smith…President Thomas Gadsen….Vice Pres: The Revd: Robt. Smith…Treasurer Jacob Reid…. John Deas….. W. H. Gibbes… Thos: Radcliffe…. The Revd: H. Frost… Committee The Revd: Th: Mills… Archi" Brown… Tucker Harris…
Rawlins Lowndes… The Collection made at St. Michaels Church this day amounted to Fifteen Pounds 4/11 ½_______
1787 So: Carolina Oct:17, 1787 Oct 17 Anniversary continuedThe following Gentlemen were duly elected Members Jennings__Benj: Smith Joseph Whitel___Jacob Deveaux Robt: Dillon__ James Kennedy John Deas, Jno: On motion___that the thanks of the Society be given to the Revd: W. Ellington for his discourse delivered this day__and to John Huger, Esq. For his Services as President the last year.__The sermon was accordingly done from the chair. On Motion__The Rules were ordered to be printed__and that the Committee Agree with the President for doing the same. On Motion__that the Society to take into consideration & adopt same method for recovery of Arrears from Members__ Resolved__that the service be postponed to Wednesday next the 24th Inst:_____
Stewards appointed by the President Samuel Beekman John Owen Samuel Legare Richard Cole
1787 So: Carolina Oct: 24, 1787 Extra Meeting Present Roger Smith…Pres:__ The Revd: Robt Smith__Treas Rawlins Lownds George Abt. Hall John Owen Jacob Deveaux The Revd: Thos Mills Wm Doughty James Kennedy Daniel Cannon Richard Cole James Lynah Daniel Stevens John Bryan Wm. Hasell Gibbes William Skirving Daniel jennings John Huger John Deas Samuel Beekman Tucker Harris Jacob Read Ar: Brown The Revd: Thos: Frost The Revd: D: Purcell Thomas Radcliffe John McCall Isaac Chandler Jospeh White
The Rules being read, and compared as entered in the Societys Subscription Book, with the Copy adopted on the Anniversary, the 17th Inst: October__were subscribed by the Members Present. Report of Committee___We the Committee appointed to examine the Treasurers Account___Report that the Treasurer being off theState last Year, That a proof sheet of his accounts was left, yet the examination was Postponed__Your Committee therefore have examined his accounts for the Years 1786 and 1787, and found them correct and right__ Signed B Beekman Daniel Cannon Isaac Chandler
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