Braddock Point Cemetery:
Braddock Point Cemetery is one of the Gullah cemeteries on Hilton Head. Although this cemetery may appear unremarkable to the casual observer, its cultural significance is major. Braddock Point Cemetery’s markers tell stories of the Island’s past and serve as reminders of the invaluable contributions made by the Gullah people to South Carolina’s heritage. For those interested in learning more about Gullah culture and its history on Hilton Head Island, visiting Braddock’s Point Cemetery can be a great way to gain insight.
It has been long speculated that Braddock Point Cemetery, located near the 18th fairway of Harbour Town Golf Links, was constructed in the late 1700s by Jack Stoney as a burial ground for his enslaved servants. However, recent research suggests that Juan Byars, a distant relative of a current island resident, may have been the builder instead.
Regardless of its origins, the cemetery is surrounded by the walls of nearby condo buildings. This solemn site reminds us of the complex history and human experiences that have shaped our communities. Maintained by the deceased family members, approximately 100 graves and only about 45 markers lie in the cemetery on less than an acre.
Below is a list of the deceased who are buried in Braddock Point Cemetery:
- BERRY, CARRIE
b. 1947
d. 1985 - BROWN, MARIE C
b. June 22, 1916
d. July 27, 1947 - CHISOLM, DEA RICHARD
b. 1903
d. 1985 - CHISOLM, EDWARD
PLATE MISSSING
b. 1939
d. —- - CHISOLM, HANNAH
b. August 15, 1865
d. June 19, 1944 - CHISOLM, JANIE
b. February 27, 1923
d. August 31, 1958 - CHISOLM, JULIUS
b. November 17, 1921
d. May 07, 1950 - CHISOLM, PERRY
b. —-
d. —- - CHISOLM, RICHARD
b. October 12, 1927
d. December 02, 1935 - CHISOLM, ROSA
b. September 30, 1895
d. June 05, 1987 - CHISOLM, RUBEN
b. September 10, 1893
d. July 19, 1946 - CHISOLM, VIOLA G
b. May 27, 1903
d. May 02, 1978 - MILLER, ARDENA WILLIAMS
b. December 04, 1933
d. June 20, 1953 - MILLER, DOROTHY
b. July 15, 1945
d. August 07, 1977 - MILLER, REBECCA
TOGETHER FOREVER
b. May 11, 1920
d. February 28, 1954 - MILLER, WILLIE
b. 1944
d. 1988 - MITCHELL, CHARLES
b. February 14, 1880
d. April 16, 1931 - SIMMONS, WILLIAM
b. August 30, 1872
d. February 21, 1916 - SINGLETON, JOSEPHINE
b. July 01, 1914
d. January 01, 1964 - WILLIAMS, AGNES
b. 1905
d. 1974 - WILLIAMS, CHARLES
b. June 01, 1924
d. June 13, 1980 - WILLIAMS, ELLA
b. October 30, 1888
d. January 17, 1966 - WILLIAMS, ESSIE
MOTHER
b. August 11, 1919
d. October 30, 1990 - WILLIAMS, EUGENE
ALSO SAYS GUNNER
b. September 10, 1919
d. May 12, 1969 - WILLIAMS, EUGENE
WW I VETERAN
b. August 17, 1895
d. June 23, 1916 - WILLIAMS, FLORENCE
b. March 06, 1891
d. January 30, 1966 - WILLIAMS, GEORGE
AGED 77 YEARS
b. June 03, 1881
d. June 03, 1958 - WILLIAMS, HAZEL
PLATE MISSING
b. November 22, 1912
d. —- - WILLIAMS, IDA
b. September 06, 1895
d. October 22, 1970 - WILLIAMS, JULIUS
b. February 05, 1883
d. February 12, 1938 - WILLIAMS, KAREEN
b. 1992
d. 1994 - WILLIAMS, PAUL
b. September 09, 1901
d. November 05, 1983 - WILLIAMS, ROBERT
b. 1921
d. 1991 - WILLIAMS, SANDRA
b. 1957
d. 1994 - WILLIAMS, SUSAN
b. —-
d. —- - YOUNG, SARAH FRASER
b. May 14, 1884
d. April 26, 1954 - YOUNG, WESLEY
PLATE MARKER
b. April 20, 1904
d. September 20, 1940
Located in Harbour Town, this small cemetery is the final resting place of the Chisolm and Williams families, descendants of enslaved West Africans who toiled on Braddock’s Point Plantation. Known as Harbour Town Cemetery and one of several Gullah family cemeteries on the island, this sacred site is said to contain the graves of slaves, although the oldest headstones date back to the Civil War. In accordance with West African tradition, some of the headstones may be adorned with ceramic plates to sustain the departed in the afterlife. Join us in honoring these historic legacies of strength and perseverance.
Lawton Cemetery:
A hidden gem tucked away in Sea Pines, this Cemetery was once part of the Lawton Plantation, a Rice-Producing farm in the 1830s. Among the several tombstones, one, in particular, stands out – the grave of Thomas Frazier. Frazier was one of the first African American soldiers in American history and a member of the 21st U.S. African American Troops that served during the Civil War. His legacy endures today, preserved with his tombstone.
Located in a residential neighborhood on a tributary of Lawton Creek, Lawton Cemetery is one of the most historic burial grounds on the islands, dating back to the early 1800s. With only four visible stones, this sacred site is a poignant reminder of the area’s rich history. Proudly maintained by devoted local residents, Lawton Cemetery is a symbol of the community’s deep reverence for those who have come before us.
Below is a list of the deceased who are buried
- Anderson, Shirley B
Note: burial vault
12 Apr 1942
26 Apr 1993 - Brown, Eddie
11 Apr 1907
1 Nov 1941 - Brown, Jr., William
Note: only burial vault with name plate
1915
2007 - Frazier, Rosetta
In memory of
25 Dec 1847
21 Mar 1936 - Frazier, Thos.
—-
Co. A. 21 U.S.C.T.
— - Green, Wilson
In memory of
14 Apr 1823
16 Apr 1895 - Kirkland, Robert
Note: burial vault with name plate
1948
2006 - Miller, Jr.., Joseph (“Junior”)
21 Sep 1935
27 May 2000 - Patterson, Lucille Burgess
15 May 1955
21 Sep 1989 - Washington, Josephine
At Rest
Born 1891
9 July 1916 - Williams, Mildred (“Millie”)
Note: burial vault
7 Feb 1948
28 Dec 2001 - Williams Sr., Wonder L.
Note: burial vault with name plate
1929
2005 - Young, Dorothy D.
Note: burial vault
Died 2001 - Young, Sr., Charles
Note: burial vault
These small and unassuming cemeteries on Hilton Head Island are not only places of remembrance but also invaluable sources of history.
If you get a chance to go into the Sea Pines Resort, please visit these sacred sections of Hilton Head.
Source of deceased in Braddock Point and Lawton Cemeteries: https://heritagelib.org.
