Record #:

4289

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

Duncan K. McRae of Fayetteville was a successful, although sometimes unlucky, individual. He was a scholar, lawyer, diplomat, and a courageous battle commander during the Civil War, serving as Colonel of the 5th N.C. Regiment. However, he was never successful in his bids for political office. He bought a lottery ticket, which he sold because he needed money. The ticket later paid off at $100,000. Receiving a $5,000 legal fee, he invested the money in cotton and went broke.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 58 Issue 6, Nov 1990, p17-18, por

Subject(s):

McRae, Duncan Kirkland, 1820-1888