Alice Porcher Snow

1876–1943. barnwell, south carolina

Alice Porcher Snow was born on February 6, 1876, in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, to Marcus Porcher and Phylie Presley. She was the wife of Jerry Snow and worked in domestic service. Alice passed away on August 7, 1943, at the age of 67, and was laid to rest at the Millpond burial site.

  • Father: Marcus Porcher

    Mother's Maiden Name: Phylie Presley

    Spouse: Jerry Snow

  • Full Name: Alice Porcher Snow

    Sex: Female

    Color or Race: Negro

    Marital Status: Married

    Date of Birth: February 6, 1876

    Age: 67 years

    Occupation: Domestic

    Birthplace: Williamsburg Co., S.C.

    Place of Death: Williamsburg Co., S.C.

    Date of Death: August 7, 1943

    Cause of Death: High blood pressure, old stroke (no doctor recently)

    Father: Marcus Porcher

    Mother's Maiden Name: Phylie Presley

    Spouse: Jerry Snow

    Informant: Sam Snow

    Place of Burial: Millpond

    Date Filed: August 11, 1943

  • The death record identifies the cause of death as high blood pressure and the lingering effects of an old stroke. The notation of “no doctor recently” is significant, as it highlights the systemic barriers to consistent healthcare faced by rural residents in Williamsburg County during the 1940s.

    Without regular access to medical monitoring or hypertension management, families were often left to provide dedicated home-based care to manage the chronic and debilitating nature of cardiovascular conditions.

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