This article explains just how the operation of the new Naval Air Base at Elizabeth City will help in saving lives and property as well as being an important defense factor.
Random and various advertisements which includes: Died Elizabeth City, NC William B. Allen 1849; Died Edenton, NC, T. Hathaway 1849; Married Thomas Gaskins to Elizabeth Freshwater 1849.
There has always been some argument about whether Elizabeth City was named for Queen Elizabeth of England or for Mrs. Betsy Tooley. Dean holds to the latter viewpoint in this article about Mrs. Tooley.
The author gives the early history of the Danson family, history of Mill Town, Elizabeth City, NC; Portohonk Creek history; schools and church at Shiloh.
Maclennon’s Tavern at the Narrows-A Short Sketch of the Land that Became Elizabeth City and Some of the People That Lived There
The author gives a detailed history of the place and people who lived near the Narrows.