Affra Harleston Coming
In
Memory Of
Affra Harleston Coming
Who epitomizes the courage of the woman who
pioneered the settling of this state.
Coming by herself from England in 1670 as a
bonded servent and serving a two year
indenture to pay for her passage, she afterwards married
John Coming, First Mate of the ship Carolina.
While her husband was often at sea, Affra, despite danger
from disease and often hostile Indians, cleared
lands, planted crops and managed a remote plantation.
In 1698, after Captain Coming's death
Affra deeded seventeen acres of her Charleston lands
to the rector of St. Philip's Episcopal Church
and his seccessors "in consideration
of the love and duty I have, and owe to the church...
to promote and encourage ... good charitable
and pious ... work." She died not long afterwards.
The glebe, surrounded by St. Philips, Coming,
George and Beaufain Streets, is a living reminder
of the vision and character of
Carolina's first settlers.
Erected by the Society of First Families of
South Carolina 1670 - 1700
Marker is on Glebe Street near Wentworth Street, on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
