Margaret P. Bowie (Pickins)

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In Memory O Margaret P. Bowie, born in Abbeville S. C. the 13th of July

1777 and died in Dallas County the-th Dec. 1830 Elalis 51. She was

daughter of Gen. Andrew & Rebecca Pickins, who was Rebecca Calhoun of

S.C. From the example of pious parents her mind became early with the

principle of Christian religion which she adored, and zealously

followed through the remainder of her life. Filled with charity and the

most extended benevolence worked her path through

Life,she was an affectionate wife a gentle mother and a generous

friend.

In none were there virtues more conspicuous . Her health had been

delicate for more than 20 years and her last sufferings were greatly

and she bore all

With truly Christian meekness , looking forward to that crown of glory

Promised to the humble followers of the Lamb, and died in the full

triumpth of faith, a husband and only daughter deplore their loss , and

raised this final monument to her dear memory.