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6382
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Chartered in 1758, the Perquimans County town of Hertford is one of the state's oldest towns. It survived both the Revolutionary War and Civil War. LaVere discusses the town's history and things to see and do on a visit.
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24579
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A 200-year-old farmhouse in Como boasts an interesting history; the owners claim the house is also haunted and hear the footsteps of tenants long past.
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31638
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The small, rural town of Hertford is located on the Perquimans River, and has been around since the 17th century. Among Hertford’s residents is Jim “Catfish” Hunter, star pitcher for the New York Yankees. Like many others, Hunter enjoys Hertford for its fishing and friendly community.
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36417
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The author gives a history of the Eagle Hotel, once a landmark in Hertford, Perquimans Co., NC.
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37237
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Postcard Ye Old Eagle Tavern, Hertford, NC, demolished about 1915.
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37468
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About the development of Holiday Island and Minzies Creek
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7.Markers, Monuments & Mistakes Tell County History by Carolina Trees & Branches Vol. 5 Issue No. 4,
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37480
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An article about all the different monuments in Hertford, Perquimans Co., NC and surrounding area.
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37507
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History of WWII in Hertford and northeastern North Carolina.
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37545
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List of some historical facts about Hertford and Perquimans County, NC.
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Carolina Trees & Branches
(NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 6 Issue No. 2, April 1997,
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37546
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Transcription of the letter.
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Carolina Trees & Branches
(NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 6 Issue No. 2, April 1997,
p40
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37773
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Narrative of a Union skirmish at Hertford, NC on Dec. 10, 1863.
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37849
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Old photograph Identified as Dr. William Bradshaw Sharp (1880-1938). Small biography given.
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Carolina Trees & Branches
(NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 10 Issue No. 2, ,
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38825
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Sarah Moore Delano Decrow, born about 1728, was married first in 1767 to Ichabod Delano and secondly in 1775 to Robert Decrow. Robert Decrow ran an ordinary with his wife and after his death in 1784, Sarah continued to run it. She was in and out of Court, being both articulate and contentious. In 1789, Sarah opened an ordinary in Hertford Co., NC and after a week was charged with selling non-tax paid liquor. In 1792, Sarah was the first postmaster of Hertford, NC and became the first female postmaster in the United States. Sarah continued as postmaster until her death in 1795.
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Carolina Trees & Branches
(NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 22 Issue No. 2, April 2013,
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38916
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John Harvey, a native of Perquimans County, NC, served as a representative from Perquimans County, a Justice in 1751, and as Speaker of the Assembly. Harvey was considered the ‘Father of the American Revolution in North Carolina.’ He was a member of the first NC Committee of Correspondence and called the first and second Provincial Congresses against the will of the Royal Governor. In 1758, he helped charter the town of Hertford, NC. He was buried at his Belgrade Farm in Perquimans County, NC, but his tomb eventually washed away into the Albemarle Sound.
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Carolina Trees & Branches
(NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 25 Issue No. 3, July 2016,
p63-64
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