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Asbury Churchwell Latimer (July 31, 1851 – February 20, 1908) was a United States representative and Senator from South Carolina. Born near Lowndesville, South Carolina , he attended the common schools, engaged in agricultural pursuits, and in 1880 moved to Belton, South Carolina and devoted his time to farming.
The South Carolina Baptist Historical Collection at Furman University is a comprehensive archives that documents individuals, churches, and associations in South Carolina Baptist history. Located in Greenville, South Carolina , it is housed in the Special Collections and Archives department of the James B. Duke Library.
Edward Latimer Beach Jr. (April 20, 1918 – December 1, 2002) was a United States Navy submarine officer and author. [ 1 ] During World War II , he participated in the Battle of Midway and 12 combat patrols, earning 10 decorations for gallantry, including the Navy Cross .
Kingston Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at Conway in Horry County, South Carolina. [3] [4] The sanctuary was built in 1858 and is an outstanding example of antebellum Greek Revival ecclesiastical design. The three-bay façade features a portico set on square columns with recessed panels and square pilasters.
Lewis Howard Latimer (September 4, 1848 – December 11, 1928) was an American inventor and patent draftsman. His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for electric light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars.
The seal of William Latimer, 1st Baron Latimer, affixed to the Barons' Letter of 1301 to the Pope, displays the original arms of Latimer: Gules, a cross patonce or. Latimer died on 5 December 1304, and was buried at Empingham, Rutland. He was succeeded by his eldest son William. His wife Alice died in 1316.
Norman was a social worker by profession, and lived in New York City. She represented the Latimer family at various events and commemorations throughout her life. [6] She and her brother Gerald [7] helped to lead the effort to preserve the Lewis H. Latimer House in Flushing; [8] [9] their grandfather's home, where they played as children, [10] is now a museum on the National Register of ...