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John
Richard Perry Fox, Capt.
1 SC Cav, Co I
Direct Descendant of Compatriot Frank
Smoak
Obituary taken from
newspaper clipping
A very sad and an
unexpected death occurred in Colleton
County of a highly esteemed farmer,
J.R.P. Fox, the supposition being that
he died from some affliction of the
heart.
Last Sunday he was out at
the Baptist Church in good health, being
a member of said church for the past
fifty years, which he served with
satisfaction to all. He was a devoted
Christian from boyhood up, and deemed it
a duty to be in God’s house whenever the
opportunity in health permitted. He was
baptized by the Rev. Mr. Fant at the age
of 20 years. His great aim was as he
usually said: “My greatest pleasure is
to serve my God, for I know not what
moment my master may call upon me.” He
left a wife, six boys and two girls with
a number of grandchildren to mourn his
death, but very fortunately the boys are
able to look after their father’s
interest, three being married men and
the others men capable of attending to
most any required duty.
During this career in life
he served in the legislature for 13
years from Colleton County and was
always looked upon by his friends as a
polished gentleman and one that could
always be approached upon any subject
with entire satisfaction.
He also served nearly the
whole war period and noted by his
friends as a brave commander. He was
captain in Company I, Black’s regiment
of South Carolina cavalry. He passed
very successfully until the fight at
Brand Station on the Rappahannock river,
where he received a severe wound in the
arm which nearly proved fatal, but with
medical skill he was pulled through.
He was a successful farmer
and a great cattle raiser. I often
heard friends say it was a pleasure to
be in his company.
This coming October he would
have reached the three-score years and
ten allotted for man. We mourn his sad
death and his family have our deepest
sympathy.
His
friend
June 1, 1896
(newspaper unknown)
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