Record #:

38333

Author(s):

Abstract:

This is a small account of six freeholders meeting under a giant oak tree in 1665, convening the first government meeting in North Carolina. William Drummond, first governor of Albemarle attended this meeting and George Cathmaid of Perquimans was chosen Assembly Speaker.

Source:

Carolina Trees & Branches (NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 13 Issue No. 2, , p50

Subject(s):

Albemarle Precinct--History; Drummond, William--NC Governor