Record #:

28619

Author(s):

Williams, Albert Franklin

Abstract:

Albert Franklin Williams kept a diary during the Civil War from June through August, 1862. During this time, he marched from North Carolina into Virginia, was captured during the Seven Day’s Battles near Richmond, confined at Fort Delaware, and finally exchanged in Virginia.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 17 Issue 3, April 1974, p1-6, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives

Record #:

28620

Author(s):

McEachern, Leora H.; Williams, Isabel M.

Abstract:

Mary Ann Buie (Miss Buie) was a writer known for her controversial articles published in the Wilmington Daily Journal from 1861-1865. Early in the Civil War, Miss Buie left journalism to specialize in solicitations for the welfare of the soldiers. It was her dedication to this cause that made her a celebrity.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 18 Issue 1, Oct 1974, p1-4, il, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Newspapers; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women

Record #:

28621

Author(s):

Marcroft, Bobbie

Abstract:

German immigrants began arriving in North Carolina around the middle of the eighteenth century. Many of the Germans came into Wilmington by way of Charleston and worked as merchants. Lutheran, Moravian and the German Reformed were three religious branches of the Germans that were the most influential in North Carolina.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 18 Issue 2, Feb 1975, p1-5, f

Subject(s):

Germans--North Carolina--Immigration

Record #:

28622

Author(s):

Watson, Alan D.

Abstract:

Throughout the colonial era, Wilmington town commissioners grappled with the constant threat of fire. Despite the absence of serious fires, a number of precautionary measures were taken to protect the town. Before the Revolution, Wilmington had the most advanced means of fire control of any town in North Carolina.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 18 Issue 3, May 1975, p1-5, f

Subject(s):

Wilmington--History--19th Century; Fires

Record #:

28623

Author(s):

Stumpf, Vernon O.

Abstract:

Josiah Martin, North Carolina’s last royal governor, inherited a number of problems when he was appointed in 1771. Governor Martin had an inflexible loyalty to the crown, and was ultimately hampered by his instructions from Lord Hillsborough and Lord Dartmouth.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 19 Issue 1, Oct 1975, p1-6, f

Subject(s):

Governors; Martin, Josiah, 1737-1786

Record #:

28624

Author(s):

Flowers, John B., III

Abstract:

The reputed ride of Polly Slocumb to the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge in 1776 is a legend of North Carolina history. The lack of proof has prompted historians to doubt whether the event actually occurred.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 19 Issue 2, Feb 1976, p1-5, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783; Legends

Record #:

28625

Author(s):

Blackmore, James H.

Abstract:

Evidence of Herrall Blackmore was recently found in records of New Hanover County, Wilmington, North Carolina. The first part of Blackmore’s story is presented, providing details of his marriage to Mary Kenan, role in Wilmington’s Safety Committee during 1774, and support for the American Cause.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 19 Issue 3, May 1976, p1-5, f

Subject(s):

Wilmington--History; Wilmington--Biography

Record #:

28626

Author(s):

Blackmore, James H.

Abstract:

Evidence of Herrall Blackmore was recently found in records of New Hanover County, Wilmington, North Carolina. The second part of Blackmore’s story is presented, providing details of his patriotism, family, and wealth.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 20 Issue 3, Oct 1976, p1-6, f

Subject(s):

Wilmington--History; Wilmington--Biography

Record #:

28627

Author(s):

Dolan, Diane

Abstract:

Joseph Warren Poland was a former warrant officer who served during the Civil War in the Union Forces. A letter written by Poland is presented. The letter describes his experience when Wilmington, North Carolina was under attack.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 20 Issue 2, Feb 1977, p1-4, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives

Record #:

28628

Author(s):

Crow, Jeffrey J.

Abstract:

North Carolina Governor Daniel L. Russell was a nonconformist who offered radical alternatives to the economic and political dicta of the Democrats during the 1880s. Russell challenged southern sanctities concerning race, class and political party.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 20 Issue 3, May 1977, p1-5, f

Subject(s):

Governors; Russell, Daniel Lindsay, 1845-1908

Record #:

28629

Author(s):

Hewlett, Crockette W.

Abstract:

Since 1740, the New Hanover County Courthouse in Wilmington, North Carolina has been rebuilt four times. The current courthouse was built in 1893 and has had a steady stream of distinguished attorneys and men of historic importance.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 21 Issue 1, Oct 1977, p1-3, f

Subject(s):

Courthouses; New Hanover County--History

Record #:

28631

Author(s):

Watson, Alan D.

Abstract:

John Rutherfurd, royal placeman in colonial North Carolina, exemplified the passive loyalist in the Revolutionary conflict who finally declared openly his allegiance to the crown only to lose his fortune and his life as a result of his decision.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 21 Issue 2, Feb 1978, p1-6, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783--Loyalists

Record #:

28632

Author(s):

Williams, Isabel M.; McEachern, Leora H.

Abstract:

James Ryder Randall was secretary to Flag Officer William F. Lynch, commanding the Naval Defenses of North Carolina in 1863. He wrote daily letters to Kate S. Hammond, daughter of General M.C.M. Hammond of Burnside, describing his river excursions to Fort Fisher and Smithville. His letters provide a vivid picture of the estuary of the Cape Fear River in 1864.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 21 Issue 3, May 1978, p1-6, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Confederate

Record #:

28633

Author(s):

Hewlett, Crockette W.

Abstract:

The Masonboro Baptist Church has been standing since it was first organized in 1856, making it one of the oldest churches in New Hanover County, North Carolina. The church sprang from a community need for a closer place of worship.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 22 Issue 1, Oct 1978, p1-4, f

Subject(s):

Churches--New Hanover County

Record #:

28634

Author(s):

Hall, Margaret T.

Abstract:

The Burgwin-Wright house was built in 1771 by John Burgwin, a merchant and government official in Wilmington, North Carolina. The house also served as the headquarters of Cornwallis after his battle with Greene at Guilford court house. Dr. T.H. Wright was the second owner of the house.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Feb 1979, p1-4, f

Subject(s):

Historic houses--Wilmington