South Carolina Native John C Woolam lived in Tennessee and served in the Florida Indian Wars before coming to Texas in 1838. After being licensed to preach by the Methodist Church in 1840, he served 34 Churches in east and southeast Texas during his 50 year career. He was a confederate Chaplain during the civil war, and as Chaplain of the Texas Veterans Association he delivered the dedication prayer at the opening of the Texas State Capitol building in 1888.
Texas State Historical Commission.
John C. Woolam was the oldest son of Bartholomew (Bartley) Woolam 1780-1845 TN and Martha Culbreath 1790-1845 TN.
Texas State Historical Commission.
John C. Woolam was the oldest son of Bartholomew (Bartley) Woolam 1780-1845 TN and Martha Culbreath 1790-1845 TN.
South Carolina Native John C Woolam lived in Tennessee and served in the Florida Indian Wars before coming to Texas in 1838. After being licensed to preach by the Methodist Church in 1840, he served 34 Churches in east and southeast Texas during his 50 year career. He was a confederate Chaplain during the civil war, and as Chaplain of the Texas Veterans Association he delivered the dedication prayer at the opening of the Texas State Capitol building in 1888.
Texas State Historical Commission.
John C. Woolam was the oldest son of Bartholomew (Bartley) Woolam 1780-1845 TN and Martha Culbreath 1790-1845 TN.
Texas State Historical Commission.
John C. Woolam was the oldest son of Bartholomew (Bartley) Woolam 1780-1845 TN and Martha Culbreath 1790-1845 TN.
Inscription
(Front side of monument):
Member of East
Texas Conference
M. E. Church South
Servant of God
well done. rest from
thy loved employ
(One side of monument):
He was a
member of Pal-
estine Comman-
dery No 3
Knights Templar
from 1854 till
his death
Family Members
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