Record #:

15160

Author(s):

Tucker, Harry Z.

Abstract:

Asplaugh refers to the historic home of Reverend John Alspaugh who founded Methodism in Forsyth County. He purchased a 230 acre plantation from neighboring Moravians in 1837 and finished his home in 1839. In 1942 the home still stood along the banks of Muddy Creek on the outskirts of Winston-Salem. Reverend Alspaugh was responsible for establishing several churches in the Winston-Salem area including the notable Centenary Church.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 40, Mar 1942, p8, 13, il

Subject(s):

Methodist Church--Clergy--Winston-Salem; Methodist church buildings--Winston-Salem; Alspaugh, John Wesley, 1831-1912; Alspaugh Plantation (Winston-Salem); Centenary Church (Winston-Salem)

Record #:

18495

Author(s):

Goerch, Carl

Abstract:

Goerch continues his travels to the state's counties, this time reaching Orange County, a place he describes as \"so full of history that it's hard to decide where to start.\" He highlights some of the history, burial sites of famous North Carolinians, and historic homes.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 40, Mar 1942, p1-3, 16-18, il

Subject(s):

Orange County--Description and travel; Orange County--History

Record #:

18496

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Lawrence provides a brief summary of how the North Carolina Supreme Court came in to being. He then lists the three men who were judges of that court and a short biography of each--Chief Justice John Louis Taylor and Associate Justices John Hall and Leonard Henderson.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 40, Mar 1942, p6, 19

Subject(s):

North Carolina. Supreme Court--History; Taylor, John Louis, 1769-1829; Hall, John, 1767-1833; Henderson, Leonard, 1772-1833