TITLE: John M. Pope 
SOURCE: Southern Christian Advocate, May 12, 1883
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Obituary Southern Christian Advocate, Charleston, SC May 12, 1883 p.7. Col. 2 
POPE- John M. Pope was born June 27th 1808 in Williamsburg County, SC and died at 
his home near his birth place, Jan 24th 1883. He was a member of the Methodist Church 
at "old Muddy Creek" for 43 years and lived a consistent member of the same till his death.
He was an honest man. Wherever known he was characterized by his integrity. His life was 
quiet and unassuming. He was gentle and kind in his family and harmless in his community.
he had been declining in health for several months but while it was feared that the end was 
near, his death was sudden. He had walked out tot he farm in the afternoon and expressed 
a desire to assist, but soon was unable of -- [ film margin cut image of eight or nine words]--
 he was speechless and soon afterward passed away; leaving behind him an affectionate 
wife, two sons and two daughters to mourn their loss: but they sorrow not as those who 
have no hope. s/ A. W. Jackson. 
Ed. Note. The Southern Christian Advocate was published by Walker, Evans & 
Cogswell in Charleston, SC for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
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