Record #:

11605

Author(s):

Lucas, Wade H.

Abstract:

In this continuing series of biographical sketches of members of the state legislature, Lucas discusses E.G. Flanagan, who has represented Pitt County for four sessions in the state House of Representatives.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 1, June 1934, p19, por

Subject(s):

Flanagan, Edward Gaskill, 1875-1942; Legislators--Pitt County

Record #:

22848

Author(s):

Kammerer, Roger

Abstract:

James B. Little was born on November 26, 1854, and married Miss Lola Fleming, on January 5, 1893. After a very interesting public life, he was elected to the legislatures of 1903 and 1905. He fought hard for public education. Captain Joseph John Laughinghouse was born on October 4, 1847, and married Eliza O'Hagan in 1870. He served the Confederacy in the Civil War and was an excellent soldier. He was promoted to the rank of captain four days before his seventeenth birthday. After his military duties were up, he was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1904 and 1906. In this article, portraits of these men are available.

Source:

Greenville Times / Pitt's Past (NC Microforms), Vol. Issue , Nov 7-20 1990, p8-9, il

Subject(s):

Legislators--Pitt County; Little, J.B., b. 1854; Laughinghouse, Joseph John, 1847-1927; Pitt County--Legislators

Record #:

22852

Author(s):

Kammerer, Roger

Abstract:

Robert Williams, son of Richard and May Williams, was born near Falkland on August 25, 1758. Williams, a prominent man of early Pitt County, played an important role in the Revolutionary War and after his days as soldier ended, he became one of North Carolina's most devoted legislators. Williams was a representative in 1786 and served in the Senate in 1793, 1795, from 1802 until 1806, 1808, and from 1813 until 1814. Williams married three times, fathered 14 children and died on October 12, 1840.

Source:

Greenville Times / Pitt's Past (NC Microforms), Vol. Issue , Aug 29-Sept 11 1990, p10

Subject(s):

Legislators--Pitt County; Williams, Robert, 1758-1840

Record #:

22870

Author(s):

Kammerer, Roger

Abstract:

Alfred Moye was born on January 19, 1793, about five miles east of Farmville, to Joel and Sarah Moye. He seemed destined to greatness. He married Oprah Tyson (1802-1845), the daughter of Moses and Elizabeth (Joyner) Tyson, in 1818. Moye's public life included careers as legislator, trustee, postmaster, county commissioner, and examiner of teachers. Moye was a Unionist who is said to have treated his slaves fairly, Moye died on February 26, 1863.

Source:

Greenville Times / Pitt's Past (NC Microforms), Vol. Issue , Aug 16-29 1989, p22

Subject(s):

Legislators--Pitt County; Moye, Alfred, 1793-1863