Record #:

18310

Author(s):

Goerch, Carl

Abstract:

Goerch describes Johnston County, formed in 1746, as a place of history and one of North Carolina's best agricultural counties. He states that \"it has been the mother and grandmother of about a dozen other counties.\" The Battle of Bentonville, the last great orderly battle of the Civil War, was fought there in March 1865.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 15, Sept 1941, p1-4, 20-21, il

Subject(s):

Johnston County--Description and travel

Record #:

18311

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Badger, a native of New Bern, was a superior court judge, secretary of the navy, and U.S. Senator. Lawrence describes him as \"a man who stood by his convictions despite all opposition that might be brought against him.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 15, Sept 1941, p6-7

Subject(s):

Judges