Record #:

10656

Author(s):

Melvin, Lionel

Abstract:

Governor John Owen challenged his opponent for a seat in the General Assembly, Richard Melvin, to a duel after losing the election. Governor Owen, who had previously been involved with a challenge to duel a Senate seat opponent, Willie P. Mangum, challenged Melvin to a duel, with tradition stating that the challenged person was allowed to make their choice of weapons. As Governor Owen was known as a crack shot and an excellent swordsman, Melvin, who was a much larger man, chose broadaxes, face to face, for the duel in an effort to level the playing field. Governor Owen declined and Melvin's honor was preserved.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 38 Issue 23, May 1971, p13, por

Subject(s):

Dueling; Owen, John, 1787-1841

Record #:

24589

Author(s):

Melvin, Lionel

Abstract:

The world famous Bartram family from Philadelphia had four ‘Williams’ in all, some of whom made their home in North Carolina. This article discusses the history and impact of the Bartram family in North Carolina.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 14, December 1971, p11-12, il, por

Subject(s):

Bartram, William, 1739-1823