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37248
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Article about Colonel’ Arthur Jones who saved Pasquotank County Records in 1862 during the bombardment of Elizabeth City, NC by Union forces in Civil War.
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37599
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This article details the battles Gen. Isaac Gregory fought in.
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37648
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Humorous Stories from Pasquotank County from having to kill two squirrels a year in 1759 or be fined; the removal of the postmaster in 1829 for having the opposite political party handbill; and the 50 pound marriage license you had to pay around 1775 if you wanted to get married.
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37674
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The author talks about the early records and the early Court Houses in Pasquotank County, NC
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37677
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Various selected Pasquotank court items.
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38367
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The author tells the tale of Courtney Abbott, daughter of Henry Abbott of Pasquotank County, friend of George Washington. Courtney was taken to Philadelphia to visit the government and on the occasion of her 16th birthday, attended a Ball given by President George Washington and wife. The President presented her a birthday gift of a gold ring with a bloodstone. Courtney later married Abner Williams and settled in Elizabeth City, NC. The author also gives the gravestone records of the Courtney and Abner Williams family.