Record #:

19337

Author(s):

McGinn, Laurie

Abstract:

Edward Dudley became the first popularly elected governor of North Carolina. The transportation magnate from Wilmington built an imposing home on 400 Front Street first to entertain his business partners and later political figures. Present owner Thomas Wright III is responsible for the restoration and maintenance of one of Wilmington's most historic and impressive homes and his efforts to maintain and revive the former governor's residence are described within this article.

Source:

North Carolina Home (NoCar NA 7235 N8 N32), Vol. 1 Issue 4, Nov/Dec 1990, p64-71, il

Subject(s):

Dudley, Edward Bishop, 1789-1855; Dudley Mansion (Wilmington)

Record #:

33671

Author(s):

Tucker, Harry Z.

Abstract:

While at a meeting between the governors of North and South Carolina, when the drinks of the two were not refilled fast enough, Governor Dudley was reported saying “it is a long time between drinks”. Later Governor Morehead used this line as a callback when negotiating an extradition with Governor Hammond of SC.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 36, Feb 1939, p12, il

Subject(s):

Dudley, Edward Bishop, 1789-1855; Morehead Planetarium (Chapel Hill); Governors--Succession; Anecdotes