“At South River in February 1763 Charles Lynch, William Johnson, and Bowling Clark were appointed trustees of the meeting house on which the tablets will be placed. Quaker discipline was strict - members were dismissed for slight breaking of the rules. The faith and priciples distilled into the minds and souls of these pious people lives - although many sleep in the quiet cemetery near by.”“The city (Lynchburg) was chartered by Charles Lynch, husband of Sarah Clark Lynch, John Clark, her brother and Adam Clements, husband of Agnes Johnson and ancestor of Mark Twain.”
Built the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church.Sarah Clark Lynch held the meetings of Quakers first in her own home, living upon a large estate settled upon her by her father, and in 1737 the first church was built.
Died Young
11 Sep 1756: Get Certifcate to Orange Co., NC, Cane Creek MM.
Louisa Co.
1737?
Twin to Lucretia Massey, wife of William’s brother John Johnston
Baptised Apr 16 1699
11 Sep 1756: Get Certifcate to Orange Co., NC, Cane Creek MM.
Louisa Co.
Green Springs, Louisa Co., VA“It is said that Charles was 15 and Elizabeth 13 when they married, and she was 15 when their oldest son Thomas was born.”