Record #:

13997

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Outstanding among the Carolina pirates were Edward Teach and Stede Bonnet. They played havoc with shipping off the North Carolina coast until finally captured.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 18 Issue 45, Apr 1951, p6, 17

Subject(s):

Blackbeard, d. 1718

Record #:

13998

Author(s):

Thrift, Rev. C.T.

Abstract:

Leonidas Polk, who was born in Raleigh, had the unusual distinction of being a Bishop in the Episcopal Church and a General in the Confederate Army at the same time.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 18 Issue 45, Apr 1951, p7, 22, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Bentonville

Record #:

13999

Author(s):

Walker, C. T.

Abstract:

An unusual rule in the duel was instrumental in saving Andrew Jackson's life in his duel against Charles Dickinson.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 18 Issue 45, Apr 1951, p9, 17

Subject(s):

Dueling