Record #:

14945

Author(s):

Tucker, Harry Z.

Abstract:

General James Green Martin was born at Elizabeth City in 1819. He became an outstanding solider during the War with Mexico in 1846, and as a General provided splendid service to North Carolina and the United States.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 14, Sept 1942, p4-5, 22, f

Subject(s):

Martin, James Green, 1819-1878

Record #:

14946

Author(s):

Fountain, Mrs. Alvin M.

Abstract:

From the Colonial period to modern times, the women of North Carolina have played important roles in many lines of work such as education, politics, and business, and have assisted materially in its progress and developments.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 14, Sept 1942, p8-9, 25-26, por, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Women

Record #:

18654

Author(s):

Goerch, Carl

Abstract:

Goerch recounts his visit to Alleghany County, describing some of the towns like Roaring Gap, Sparta, and Laurel Springs. Cattle raising is big in the county. There is fine farming land, beautiful mountain scenery, fishing streams, and good hunting. The county has few industries. He visited with former Governor R. A. Doughton, born in 1856, the grand old man of Alleghany.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 14, Sept 1942, p1-2, 19-20, il, por

Subject(s):

Alleghany County--Description and travel

Record #:

18677

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

North Carolina can proudly claim three men who signed the Constitution--Hugh Williamson of Chowan, Richard Dobbs Spaight and William Blount of Craven County. Lawrence provides biographical information on them.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 14, Sept 1942, p3, 20

Subject(s):

Spaight, Richard Dobbs Sr., 1758-1802