The first one is at Magnolia Cemetery, it just so happens to be a pedestal tombstone. This tombstone belongs to Ebenezer Henderson Rodgers (September 17, 1805 - January 28th 1866) and his wife Ann Lavina Rodgers (July 22nd, 1816 - April 30, 1864). Engraved on their epitaph are the words, "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace." This text comes from Psalm 37:37-40 the King James Version of the bible.
My second favorite epitaph, belongs to the great-grandson of Robert E. Lee the 3rd, he is also buried at Magnolia Cemetery. He was the son of W.H.F Lee and Mary T. Bolling. He later married Mary W. Middleton Pinckney a widow of Gustavus M. Pinckney. He lived from February 11, 1869 until September 7, 1922. Robert was known to have studied law and had taken up a practice. Sources say that he died from heart problems and from being ill for many months. The words engraved on his tombstone are, "Love was the first to dream of immortality." which is a quote from Reverend Robert G. Ingersoll.
The next five epitaphs are from Bethel United Methodist Church. The epitaph to the right is placed on the grave of Priscilla Sarah Eason. She lived from June 25th, 1809 until March 10th, 1885. This gravestone marker happens to be a regular headstone and engraved in it are the words, "Her children arise up and call her blessed" which derives from Proverbs 31:28.
My fourth favorite is a die on socket that belongs to Margaret Steinmeyer. She was the wife of J.F. Steinmeyer. Mrs. Steinmeyer lived from, June 28th, 1811 to October 14, 1884. Her epitaph states,"She is not dead but sleepeth." this comes from Luke 8:52.
John Frederick Steinmeyer, is next he soul also resides at Bethel United. His headstone has a similar design to his wife's since they're both die on sockets. John lived from December 20th, 1807 to August 5, 1894. Engraved on his headstone are the words, "Asleep in Jesus" This phrase derives from Thessalonians and is terminology for those who died and were Christians.
This die on socket belongs to Rosa Mary. She was married to C.H. Muckenfuss and was born October 9th, 1835 and died November 2nd, 1881. Her epitaph states, "A brighter home than ours in heaven, is now thine own."
The last headstone is a ledger, which belongs to a young boy by the name of James Just. He was the son of Dr. Jas R and Martha K. Mood. He was born May 24, 1860 and died December 27, 1869 at only nine years old. His epitaph states, "Help us to say thy will be done." which derives from a prayer and saying commonly said by christians. This phrase means that God will have your wishes carried out as the will have been in heaven.
The image to the left is a memorial type headstone that is placed on the campus of College of Charleston. This belongs to Elizabeth Jackson (yes the mother of one of our founding fathers). She was born sometime in the year 1740 and died November 2nd, 1781. The words engraved on her headstone aren't religious but they do have a special meaning for her son Andrew. "Andy, never tell a lie, nor take what is not your own, nor sue for slander, settle those cases yourself."
The next headstone is actually an obelisk. Although, there is no owner of this grave it does state, "My second mourn shall dawn brighter than the first." This grave is located at the Cathedral church of Saint Luke and Saint Paul.
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