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Dr John Woodson Ligon

Birth : 14 Jul 1837 Cross Hill, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Death : 21 Jul 1887 Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Burial : First Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate : 34.1281300, -82.1616600
Inscription : ═══
DR. J. W. LIGON
BORN
July 14, 1837
Died
July 21, 1887
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"Let our Father's
will be done.
He lives in endless
days."
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Father

Description : John Woodson Ligon, son of William Ligon and the former Elizabeth Burns, was born in Cross Hill, South Carolina on July 14th 1837. He was named for his paternal great grandfather, John Woodson, a veteran of the Virginia Militia & served on the Committee of Safety in Cumberland County, VA; during the Revolution.

John W. Ligon attended and graduated from Miami University in Ohio on May 28th 1858; where he studied medicine. Now Dr. Ligon, he soon there after married Sarah Maria "Sallie" Reynolds, daughter of Larkin Reynolds and the former Mary Simmons from the area around Whitehall in Abbeville County.

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frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Dr John Woodson Ligon's memorial?

    Dr John Woodson Ligon's memorial is located at: First Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA.

  • When did Dr John Woodson Ligon death?

    Dr John Woodson Ligon death on 21 Jul 1887 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Dr John Woodson Ligon's memorial?

    Latitude: 34.1281300
    Longitude: -82.1616600

Family Members:

Parent

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William Ligon

(1772 - 1850)

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Elizabeth Burns Ligon

(1799 - 1863)

Siblings

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Joseph Tucker Ligon

(1831 - 1916)

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Col Robert Burns Ligon

(1834 - 1916)

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George Anderson Ligon

(1841 - 1862)

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Thomas J. Ligon

(1797 - 1856)

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Martha Ligon Leake

(1805 - 1876)

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Dr William Ligon Jr.

(1807 - 1871)

Children

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John Reynolds Ligon

(1863 - 1930)

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(unknow - unknow)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. First Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1281300, -82.1616600

2. Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1313020, -82.1610000

3. Lewis Family Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1352710, -82.1550000

4. Watson-Barratt Cemetery
Callison, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1099570, -82.1416000

5. Partlow Family Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1583690, -82.1737380

6. Mathews Mill Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1622009, -82.1517029

7. Old Pine Grove Cemetery
Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0966988, -82.1346970

8. Pine Grove AME Church Cemetery
Callison, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0998200, -82.1278700

9. Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1173520, -82.1102920

10. Rehoboth United Methodist Church Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0832800, -82.1330800

11. Save All Cemetery
Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1777992, -82.1406021

12. Tranquil Methodist Church Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1747800, -82.1931200

13. Jacob Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1631500, -82.2137200

14. Immanuel Lutheran Church Columbarium
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1842410, -82.1493860

15. Connie Maxwell Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1834240, -82.1807170

16. Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1860900, -82.1591600

17. Hutchison Family Cemetery
Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0832280, -82.1151480

18. Smyrna Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Promised Land, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1228440, -82.2339810

19. Crossroads Cemetery
Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1258011, -82.2356033

20. Hillcrest Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1893997, -82.1789017

21. Magnolia Cemetery
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1907997, -82.1544037

22. First Presbyterian Church of Greenwood Columbarium
Greenwood, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1948040, -82.1603950

23. Mount Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery
New Market, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1654300, -82.0940200

24. Mount Zion AME Church Cemetery
Promised Land, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1321430, -82.2428690