![]() ![]() ![]() Few, was one of the first to lay down his life for the cause of liberty in the American Revolution. Few, was a soldier of the War of 1812, while James Few, great-grandfather of Dr. Both a son and grandson entered the ministry of the Methodist Church. He served the church in every layman's capacity, and was ever a staunch supporter of Methodism. William Few Bridge and Markerfounding the First Methodist Church at Greer. He was an active church worker, and had much to do withĤ. He was keenly interested in all phases of education, and sent his own children to college at a time when college educations were uncommon. Few interested himself in good works, and especially those causes pertaining to the betterment of the public health, the church and the schools. Few, who resides at Greer and Miss Ellie Few, who also lives in Greer.Īll his life Dr. Merchant, and who died in 1889 Ignatious P. Few, now President of Duke University of Durham, N.C. Few, a member of the South Carolina Conference, who died in 1897 Dr. They were the parents of five children: Rev. Few was married to Rachel Kendrick in 1863, who passed away November 7, 1922, only two months before her husband. ![]() At Greer he was for many years the leading physician, but several years before his death he retired on account of his advanced age.ĭr. Back at home he located in the Sandy Flat Community and there practiced his profession till 1882, when he moved to Greer where he remained until his death on January 22, 1923, at the age of 93. Immediately upon the commencement of hostilities he volunteered as a surgeon in the Confederate army where he remained, rendering valiant service till the close of the war. William Few Bridge Markerwhere he remained till the outbreak of the War Between the States. Upon leaving college he took up the practice of his profession at Mariettaģ. Few secured his early education in the schools of his home community and later became a student at the Charleston Medical College, from which he graduated with the degree of M.D. Benjamin Franklin Few, who was born on a plantation about eight miles above Greenville County on May 11, 1830.ĭr. This William Few had a son, William Few, who was married to Sarah Ferguson, and among their children was Dr. ![]() (Submitted on December 4, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)Īmong the very early settlers of upper Greenville County (S.C.) was the Few family, which was founded in South Carolina by William Few, who came from Georgia. At Few's Chapel, in, Greenville County, S.C., there was held on August 4 a reunion of the descendants of William Few, who more than a century ago came from Georgia to this county. Account of the Few Family Reunion of 1909 by Rev. Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taylors.Īlso see. 5 miles away) a different marker also named Campbell's Covered Bridge (approx. 4.4 miles away) Campbell’s Covered Bridge (approx. 4.3 miles away) William Preston Few (1867-1940) (approx. 4.1 miles away) North Greenville Baptist Academy 4.1 miles away) To the Glory of God (approx. 2.6 miles away) Mush Creek Baptist Church (approx. At least 10 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marker is in this post office area: Greer SC 29651, United States of America. Marker is next to the southwest end of the bridge as you cross over where the South Tyger forms Lake Robinson. Marker is on Fews Bridge Road (State Highway 113), on the right when traveling east. Marker is near Taylors, South Carolina, in Greenville County. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts , At least since 1882, the bridges here or near here have been called Few's Bridge. Few is said to have built the first bridge and a later covered bridge at this location on South Tyger River. Named in 1984 in honor of pioneer settler of Upper Greenville County who entered this state from Georgia in 1787 and whose descendants have lived on these lands ever since. ![]()
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