Rawlins Lowndes a True Charlestonian?!
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38520477 Who is Rawlins Lowndes? That's a good question, I'll be happy to answer it. Rawlin Lowndes was born on St. Kitts island in Eastern Caribbean in 1721. In 1730 his family came to South Carolina. Sadly, 6 years after they moved, Rawlins father committed suicide. According to South Carolina Encyclopedia , His father was "Extravagant" but fell into financial ruin which lead to his death. Rawlins went on to become the chief law enforcement officer of the colony, provost marshal. In 1748, Rawlins married Amerinthia Elliott which helped him gain a seat to later become elected in the Commons House of Assembly. Tragically, Amerinthia passed away in childbirth in 1750 But Rawlins named one of his daughters after her. It truly is a beautiful name. In the years ahead, he had married two other women, one named Mary Cartwright who he was with for 20 years. and then he married Sarah Jones 3 years later and was with her unt