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What surnames are you interested in researching?: Wheeer, Carr, Kerr, Loftis, McGee, Thomas, Cole, Williams, Hendrix, Martin Johnson

What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?: United States, Ireland, Scottland

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MARY COLE "HEROINE OF THE REVOLUTION" WHY?

Posted on October 27, 2010 at 6:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

The following article appeared in the Newberry County, S.C. newspaper dated Nov. 13, 1838.:

Today at the historic Bush River Baptist Church was unveiled a marker erected by the D.A.R. at the grave of Mary Cole, "THE HEROINE OF THE REVOLUTION". She was nee Mary Golden, widow of Lochlin Lenard who was killed by the Tories in 1781. She married Rev. John Cole in 1783.

I am a direct decendant of Rev. John Cole. He was minister of the Bush Baptist Church in Newberry…

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At 9:27pm on July 15, 2009, Jennifer Eklund, PLCGS said…: Go to the "Groups" link at the top of the page and in the search box type in DAR. Press Enter and the group should pop up. :)

At 5:37pm on July 15, 2009, Jennifer Eklund, PLCGS said…: Hi Sherlene. Thank you for commenting on my blog. So you do not have to wait for me to become a member of the DAR before you find your answer please feel free to go to the DAR group and ask your question there. The DAR group has members who are actual DAR members already and I am sure one of them would be happy to answer your question.