Record #:

43990

Author(s):

Leatherwood, David; Leatherwood, Greg

Abstract:

Described as an invaluable extant late 18th century "daybook", the item offers a priceless perspective on life during the period. To illustrate, the authors of this sketch chose to concentrate on the life of one customer recorded within, John Chantrell. John Cockton originally relocated to currituck from Princess Anne County, VA.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 49 Issue 3, Jul-Aug-Sep 2023, p200-215, il, f

Subject(s):

Currituck County--History--Eighteenth Century; Mercantile Operations--North Carolina--Eighteenth Century; Currituck County--Genealogy

Record #:

43991

Author(s):

Eubanks, Edwina Winchester

Abstract:

Union County was formed in 1842. Winchester was appointed to serve as its postmaster 1844. The articles traces historical references from Winchester's ledger. A portrait of Winchester is included.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 49 Issue 3, Jul-Aug-Sep 2023, p234-238, il, por

Subject(s):

Union County--History; Union County--Genealogy--Winchester family