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John Paul, born in 1747 in Scotland, would later add Jones to his last name in honor of the Jones family of Halifax, NC. After coming to the United States in 1773, Paul made his way to North Carolina where he met Wiley Jones, who invited him to stay at his home, known as The Grove. Here, Paul met influential members of society, including Mr. Hewes, of Edenton, who served on the Committee on Marine Affairs and helped to secure Paul's commission as Senior First Lieutenant of the Continental Navy. John Paul added Jones, thus becoming John Paul Jones, in appreciation for all that the family of Wiley Jones had done for him.
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Francis V. Kughler discusses the design and creation of his sixth mural On To King's Mountain. The mural, created for the Institute of Government building in Chapel Hill, represents the celebrated mountaineers who made a surprise attack on the Tories encamped on King's Mountain. Kughler discusses his historical research, and the study of human subjects which aided in the creation of his latest work.
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As the American Revolution drew near, the Moravians were in an impossible position, refusing to take an oath of allegiance and bear arms. Further problems arose from the Moravians' reluctance to accept paper currency, an offense that would make them enemies of the state. Tensions eased with the editing of the oath of allegiance, allowing Moravians to make an affirmation of their loyalty.
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Orators, politicians, and citizens were present during the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain, celebrated on 5 October 1880. The ceremonies lasted for two days, as the first monument was unveiled, and the \"relic house\" was opened to the public. Governors of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia were on hand to witness the military display that included the Cleveland Guard of Shelby, King's Mountain High School Cadets, and others.
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13063
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The Southern campaign of the American Revolution came to a climax in Guilford County on March 15, 1781. Some 4,000 Americans, under the command of Nathanael Greene, waited as Lord Cornwallis approached from the west. Although some men ran from their lines, others fought hard to drive down the British ranks, who continued to push forward despite flanks of riflemen. The men often fought hand-to-hand, but Cornwallis gained the ground, losing many of his own men in the battle. Despite controversy over those who ran, a monument stands to one of the brave, Peter Francisco, at Guilford Battleground.
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13108
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A private in the North Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War, John Colwell fired the first shot in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge. On February 27th, 1776, the North Carolina Militia halted advancing Tories, preventing a rendezvous with British troops waiting in Wilmington.
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Part of the Third Red Coat Army from England, Colonel Patrick Ferguson fought and died while fighting against local militia at the Battle of King's Mountain, 7 October 1780. Scotsman, tactician, and military leader, Ferguson led some 1,000 men in battle alongside Lord Cornwallis. He is buried on King's Mountain, North Carolina.
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This article discusses the Battle of King's Mountain and includes an old sketch of King's Mountain and the original marker. During a Revolutionary War battle fought on October 7, 1780, the outnumbered American forces defeated British troops on the border of North and South Carolina.
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13571
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Burke Davis of Greensboro, North Carolina is writing a historic novel about the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Author of several novels illuminating neglected or hidden early American History, Burke's latest work was inspired by his most recent home, the location of Lord Cornwallis's stay during the battle.
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13599
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There were three men from North Carolina who signed the Declaration of Independence, but none of the three was a native-born son of the Old North State.
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13971
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His name was Captain James Jack, and the folks of Mecklenburg County regard him as one of the most outstanding patriots that ever lived in that part of North Carolina.
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13992
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Kings Mountain was one of the most important battles of the Revolutionary War; it helped turn the tide in favor of the rebels.
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14073
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Mary Slocumb ran to her husband in battle after believing she dreamed he cried out for her. At the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge during the Revolutionary War, Colonel Slocumb was engaged with British troops. His wife Mary believed she heard him call to her while she slept and decided to make a daring run to Moore's Creek from Goldsboro a sixty mile journey. Most of the article is a reprint of Mary Slocumb's own description of events, ending with the author mentioning the internment of Colonel Slocumb and his wife at Moore's Creek National Park.
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14152
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Historians haven't been kind to Horatio Gates, the Revolutionary War hero for whom Gates County was named 168 years ago.
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During the Revolutionary War, ports at Wilmington, Elizabeth City, and New Bern were producing wooden vessels to add to the nation's naval fleet. The Carolina ships were used to run the blockade during this period and crewed by remarkable seamen.
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