Alice Snow
1855–1919. barnwell, south carolina
Alice Snow was born on April 15, 1855. She was the wife of Smart G. Snow and a matriarch to a large family, including her children: Jeremiah M. "Jerry," Melvin, Sallie, Bentley, Josephus "Cephus," Charlie, and Flossie Snow Dorsey.
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Spouse: Smart G. Snow
Children: Jeremiah M. "Jerry" Snow
Melvin Snow
Sallie Snow
Bentley Snow
Josephus "Cephus" Snow
Charlie Snow
Flossie Snow Dorsey
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Full Name: Alice Snow
Sex: Female
Color or Race: Negro
Marital Status: Married
Date of Birth: April 15, 1855
Age: 64 years
Birthplace: Not Specified
Place of Death: Williamsburg Co., S.C.
Date of Death: August 7, 1919
Cause of Death: Not Specified
Place of Burial: Williamsburg Co., S.C.
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An Archival Analysis: Alice Snow’s death occurred just as South Carolina’s 1915 mandate for statewide vital statistics was taking effect.
Her monument is part of a unified cluster featuring identical architectural profiles, relief carvings of anchors entwined with vines, and Romanesque arches, shared with S.D. McBride and George Scott.
Because South Carolina did not mandate statewide vital statistics or death certificates until January 1, 1915, these physical monuments are the primary surviving records for these individuals.
Archival Details: The headstone provides critical physical confirmation of her identity and marital union. The inclusion of her children in family records highlights her central role in the established kinship network of Williamsburg County.
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Death Certificate:
Undocumented
Headstone:
Inscription: "ALICE, WIFE OF S.G. SNOW."
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