Record #:

11705

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Named for the river that winds through the region, Yadkin County is a small county in the northwestern part of the state. Initially settled by Quakers and later known for the Glenn and the Hauser families, who were prominent slave holders, Yadkin County also boasted one of the first newspapers in western North Carolina as well as several federally licensed distilleries prior to prohibition.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 32 Issue 12, Nov 1964, p11-12, 18, il

Subject(s):

Yadkin County

Record #:

32686

Author(s):

Abernethy, Edgar

Abstract:

George Washington Ivey was an unassuming, unsophisticated, old-fashioned Methodist circuit rider, but his life’s work entitles him to be ranked as a truly great citizen of the state. Thirty years after his death, he is still remembered fondly for his eccentricities.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 33, Jan 1945, p6-7

Subject(s):

Methodist Church--Clergy; Yadkin County

Record #:

35297

Author(s):

Abrams, W. Amos

Abstract:

Uncle Pay Fry was a local folksinger in Yadkin County. He contributed an entire ballad collection to the “Frank C. Brown Folklore Collection.” The ballads “The Suffolk Miracle,” “The Seventh King’s Daughter,” and “Young Johnny” are included in the article.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 16 Issue 3, Nov 1969, p153-160 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folk music; Folk songs; Ballads; Folk singers; Yadkin County