Elliott Snow, Jr.

1923–1925. barnwell, south carolina

Elliott Snow, Jr. was born on July 27, 1923, in South Carolina to Elliott (E.L.) Snow and Jessie Sybije (Lessie Snow). His life was tragically short; he passed away on April 27, 1925, at just 21 months of age.

  • Father: Elliott (E.L.) Snow

    Mother: Jessie Sybije (Lessie Snow)

  • Full Name: Elliott Snow, Jr.

    Sex: Male

    Color or Race: Negro

    Marital Status: Child

    Date of Birth: July 27, 1923

    Age: 1 year, 9 months

    Occupation: Child

    Birthplace: South Carolina

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

    Date of Death: April 27, 1925

    Cause of Death: Lobar pneumonia

    Father: Elliott (E.L.) Snow

    Mother's Maiden Name: Jessie Sybije (Lessie Snow)

    Informant: Hannah Breahulin

    Place of Burial: Morrisville

    Date Filed: April 28, 1925

  • The death certificate identifies lobar pneumonia as the cause of his passing. This severe form of infection, which affects an entire section (lobe) of the lung, caused significant inflammation and fluid buildup. In the early 20th century, before the advent of modern antibiotics, such infections were frequent and devastating for children, often leading to rapid respiratory failure.

    For a toddler of his age, the struggle to breathe against such an infection would have been intense, placing an unbearable strain on both the child and his parents who cared for him during his final days.

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