Record #:

21108

Author(s):

Gass, W. Conrad

Abstract:

A look at the life of Lucy Martin Battle who lived mostly in support of her husband, William Horn Battle, a lawyer and North Carolina Supreme Court Justice. Mrs. Battle assumed much of the responsibility for managing her husband's private affairs, including serving briefly as his secretary. She managed their large household of children and slaves in Raleigh and then in Chapel Hill during her husband's frequent absences due to his engagement in public life.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 52 Issue 4, Oct 1975, p367-393, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Battle, Lucy Martin, 1805-1874; Battle, William Horn, 1802-1879

Record #:

41282

Author(s):

Davis, Thomas P.

Abstract:

Davis illustrates how North Carolina’s Supreme Court from the antebellum period to the Great Depression was heavily influenced by two factors. One is English law, the other three of the state’s law schools. The extent of this influence is examined in how individuals like William Blackstone contributed to the state legislative branch's development. It is also examined in how these law schools’ curricula impacted law reform.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 96 Issue 4, October 2019, p373-407 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Supreme Court--history ; Nash, Frederick, 1781-1858; Battle, William Horn, 1802-1879; Pearson, Richmond, 1852-1923; Antebellum period, 1820-1861; Taylor, John Louis, 1769-1829; Haywood, John, 1755-1827; Iredell, James, 1751-1799; Progressive Era--North Carolina