Record #:

22465

Author(s):

Weeks, Stephen B.

Abstract:

The three earliest printers in North Carolina were James Davis, Andrew Steuart, and Adam Boyd. All of the men were active before the American Revolution.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 15 Issue 2, October 1915, p104-121 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Printing industry--North Carolina; Printing--North Carolina--History

Record #:

22466

Author(s):

Haywood, Marshall Delancey

Abstract:

This article discusses the life and accomplishments of North Carolinian John Branch, who acted in the capacity of Secretary of the Navy in the Cabinet of President Andrew Jackson. It highlights Branch's distinguished service to both North Carolina and the United States during the Revolutionary War as a Lieutenant-Colonel, and in several government positions including Secretary of the Navy, Speaker of the Senate in North Carolina, and a member of the United States Senate and House of Representatives.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 15 Issue 2, October 1915, p48-103 , por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Branch, John, 1782-1863; Politicians--Halifax County; Politicians