Record #:

22233

Author(s):

Connor, Henry Groves

Abstract:

This article discusses Convention of 1835, which met in Raleigh on June 4, 1835 and is considered one of the great events in the history of North Carolina. During the Convention, delegates reformed North Carolina's state constitution to more fairly appropriate seats in the General Assembly, allowed more Christians to hold public office, and restructured the state government.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 2, October 1908, p89-110 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Government

Record #:

22242

Author(s):

Battle, Kemp P.

Abstract:

This article details the personal life, family history, and military service of Revolutionary War general Jethro Sumner. It highlights his service during the French and Indian War where he rose to the rank of lieutenant while commanding a fort, his service to Warren County as a justice of the peace, and his appointment as brigadier general by the Continental Congress in 1779.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 2, October 1908, p111-140 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783

Record #:

22243

Author(s):

Craven, Bruce

Abstract:

The article details the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, created by Mecklenburg County residents on May 20, 1775 to declare their separation from the British government. It also highlights the freedom loving nature of Mecklenburg County's original settlers from the mid-17th century and the county's resistance to British over reach throughout its history.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 2, October 1908, p141-148 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783

Record #:

22244

Author(s):

Moffitt, Mrs. E.E.

Abstract:

This article provides biographical information on North Carolina Booklet contributor Judge Henry Groves Connor. It highlights his Democratic Party political affiliation and his contributions to the study and practice of the law within the state of North Carolina.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 2, October 1908, p149-150 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Connor, Henry Groves, 1852-1924

Record #:

22245

Author(s):

Moffitt, Mrs. E.E.

Abstract:

This article provides a short biography of North Carolina Booklet contributor Professor Bruce Craven. It highlights his service to the education of North Carolina students through his position of superintendent of public schools in Elizabeth City and his contribution to the study North Carolina history, particularly Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 2, October 1908, p150-151 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Education; Craven, Bruce