Youngest son of David and Ann Rebecca Gasque Rowell. Julian married (1) Annie Glisson of Britton's Neck. They had nine children. Six, two boys and four girls, survived him. He married (2) Elizabeth Boatwright of Tabernacle. They had five children, of whom four, one boy and three girls survived him.

"When the Civil War started he was only 4 years old, the schools closed and the teachers went to war. The schools did not open again until 1879, he was 23, much too old for school. After the death of his parents at age 6, it was pretty much downhill for Julian. Someone else completed raising him, I don't know who. However he did receive some very elementary training in reading, writing and a little math from an elderly lady who lived nearby and alone. He was assigned the task of keeping her in firewood and in return she taught him some. This information came from my father. The older children in the family fared much better, they received normal schooling." - Ed Rowell writing about his grandfather Julian.

Mr. Julius D. Rowell was born June 22nd 1857, and died at his home near Tabernacle, June 26th 1912 - aged 55 years and 4 days.

Mr. Rowell was twice married. His first wife was Miss Annie Glisson, of Britton's Neck. By this marriage there were nine children, of whom six, two boys and four girls survive him, viz: Ellie Rowell of Clemson College; John and Evie, who are at home; Mrs. F.M. Boatwright, of Tabernacle; Mrs. Willie Rowell of Eulonia, and Mrs. David Shelley of Centenary.

Miss Elizabeth Boatwright, of Tabernacle, was his second wife. To them were born five children, of whom four, - one boy and three girls - are still living.

Mr. Rowell held his membership in Tabernacle Methodist church, and died in the assurance of a glorious resurrection.

The only sting death had for him was the thought of leaving his wife to raise their infant children without his assistance.

Mr. Rowell was an ardent Farmer's Union man, a faithful citizen, a true fried, an affectionate husband and father.

After funeral services conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mr. Doyle, his body was laid to rest in the Soul's Chappel cemetery on the afternoon of Thursday, June 27th, to await the resurrection morn.

The deepest sympathy of his many relatives and friends go out to his widow and children in their sorrow, though they "Sorrow not even as othe'rn which have no hope." 1 Thess 4:13.

Rest well dear friend. We shall meet in the morning.