In hopes of a joyful Resurrection, here rests the body of
\nCol. William Rhett
\nLate of this parish, Principall Officer of His Majesties Customs in this province. He was a person that on all occasions promoted the publick good of this colony, and severall times generously and successfully centured his life in defense of the same. He was a kind husband, a tender father, a faithful friend, a charitable neighbor, a religious constant worshipper of God.
\nHe was born in London 4th Sept 1666,
\nArrived and settled this country 19th Novembr 1694,
\nAnd dyed suddenly but not unprepared 12 Janry 1722,
\nIn the fifty-seventh year of his age.<\/p>\n
–Found in the Saint Phillips Churchyard, Charelston, S,.C.
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In hopes of a joyful Resurrection, here rests the body of Col. William Rhett Late of this parish, Principall Officer of His Majesties Customs in this province. He was a person that on all occasions promoted the publick good of…<\/span><\/p>\n