I have just spent the last few minutes in complete silence and thought in honor of one of genealogy's pillars of research. I never knew Mr. Rudisill, but knew his reputation, which was huge in the field of genealogy. He was known far and wide for many, many years as one of the best sources for the 'Old Cheraw' area as well as the Pee Dee area and it's families. I had the pleasure of communicating with him once via email, and he was very generous with his help and was very encouraging and kind. He was responsible for getting the "Minutes of Saint David's Society (1777-1835)" published by editing it for print from the original book. He also helped with the wonderful "The Diaries of Evan Pugh [1762-1801]" by transcribing the original diaries, which were written in small books the size of playing cards. His work was described as 'fortunate for the (existing) Society, there was available in Horace Rudisill the outstanding scholarship, patience, and knowledge of local history necessary to accomplish the task." Mr. Rudisill contributed so much for so many, and we will all benefit from his work for years to come. Joanne Harley NC ----- Original Message ----- From: Carley Wiggins <carley.wiggins@worldnet.att.net> To: <SCMARLBO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 7:34 AM Subject: [SCMARLBO-L] obit-Rudisill-Darlington County historian > Rudisill, Horace Fraser > > > > DARLINGTON -- Horace F. Rudisill, 78, of Darlington died Tuesday, July 15, > 2003. > > A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. in > Mt. Hope Cemetery in Florence, conducted by the Rev. Jim Hardee and the > Honorable Marvin I. Lawson and directed by Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home. > > > > Mr. Rudisill was born in Florence County and was the son of the late Horace > and Carroll Chase Rudisill. He was the director of the Historical Commission > for 35 years and the Darlington County historian for 37 years. Mr. Rudisill > also authored several historical books and was a popular public speaker on > Darlington County history. > > > > Survivors include his wife, Norma Byrd Rudisill, of the home; a daughter, > Louise R. (John) Murray of Charleston and a step-son, Robert D. Howell of > Darlington. > > > > The family will receive friends at Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home from 6 to 8 > p.m. today. > > > > Memorials may be made to the Darlington County Historical Commission, 204 > Hewitt Street, Darlington, SC 29532 > submitted by Helen Lane Wiggins >