Colonial America

“C” is for Christ Church Parish

“C” is for Christ Church Parish

“L” is for Lords Proprietors of Carolina. King Charles II granted the land that became North and South Carolina to eight English noblemen in 1663.

“L” is for Lords Proprietors of Carolina. King Charles II granted the land that became North and South Carolina to eight English noblemen in 1663.

“D” is for Drayton Hall (Charleston County)

“D” is for Drayton Hall (Charleston County)

“D” is for Drayton, William Henry (1721-1779). Revolutionary leader, planter.

“D” is for Drayton, William Henry (1721-1779). Revolutionary leader, planter.

“B” is for Blake, Joseph (1663-1700). Governor. In 1694 Blake purchased the proprietary share of Sir John Berkeley and became one of the second generation of Lords Proprietors. In the same year he became governor of the colony.

“B” is for Blake, Joseph (1663-1700). Governor. In 1694 Blake purchased the proprietary share of Sir John Berkeley and became one of the second generation of Lords Proprietors. In the same year he became governor of the colony.