Record #:

44787

Author(s):

Dunaway, Stewart E.

Abstract:

Dunaway is author of the two volume book, History of Grist Mills in North Carolina". He explains in this article that both the county and the state had parts in regulating mills owing to their effect on traffic in waterways and flooding of adjacent properties. For grist mills, the state regulated how much the mill owner could charge for his services. The law demanded a toll dish scaled in accordance with the measures kept by the keeper of standars for each county be followed.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 51 Issue 1, Jan.-Mar. 2025, p22-27, il, f

Subject(s):

Grist Mills--North Carolina--Operations

Record #:

44413

Author(s):

Toavs, Kathy; Blackford, Hope

Abstract:

Contents of this ledger were abstracted by two sperate individuals. The information revealed is fascinating in that it not only documents repairs and purchases of shoes but includes a section for shoes sold to African Americans andnother invovling entries around gold.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 50 Issue 1, Jan-Feb-Mar 2024, p17-28

Subject(s):

Shoemakers--Rutherford County--Nineteenth Century

Record #:

44414

Author(s):

Pate, Judy

Abstract:

This is an abstract of a ledger owned by Samuel Landers. Landers was born in Ireland in 1792 and died in Lincolnton in 1864. He was a Methodist preacher and carriage maker.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 50 Issue 3, July-September 2024, p256-264

Subject(s):

Carriages and Carts--Makers--Lincoln County; Lincoln County--History--Carriage Makers

Record #:

44158

Author(s):

Mitchell, Melissa "Missy"

Abstract:

A planter, lawyer and judge, John Williams (1731-1799) resided in Williamsboro, now in Vance County, N.C. A surviving account ledger of his containing 1,400 names provides extensive information for researchers looking for evidence of colonial ancestors in the Granville County area.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 50 Issue 1, Jan-Feb-Mar 2024, p46-55

Subject(s):

Attorneys--North Carolina--Colonial Period

Record #:

44412

Author(s):

Swindell, Edgar M.

Abstract:

The article concerns a business ledger of Jacob Swindell and later his son Jacob Swindell Jr. of Hyde and Beaufort Counties. It is particularly valuable as a primary resource for maritime historians studying commerce in the Federal and Antebellum periods and coastal North Carolina families. Jacob Sr. was an agent for John Gray Blount of Washington, N.C.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 50 Issue 3, July-September 2024, p204-205

Subject(s):

Commerce--Coastal North Carolina--Nineteenth Century; Swindell, Jacob (Hyde County)

Record #:

44411

Author(s):

Dunaway, Stewart E.

Abstract:

Records are available in 26 counties in North Carolina concerning ordinaries and taverns in the north Carolina State Archives. Mostly what are preserved are bonds, but also found are petitions for establishing enterprises. The first attempt to regulate these type of establishment in North Carolina was in 1715, followed by a stronger act by the legislature in 1766.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 50 Issue 3, July-September 2024, p214-225, il

Subject(s):

Taverns--County Records; Ordinaries--County Records

Record #:

44621

Author(s):

Toms, Pamelia

Abstract:

The account book of Himer Fox dates from the 1850s-1860s. He chiefly ran a sawmill and records in the account book note contracts with laborers but there are also a number of references to Fox's occupation as a potter and these are abstracted by the editor of this sketch.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 50 Issue 4, Oct.-Nov.-Dec. 2024, p333-336, il

Subject(s):

Potters--Randolph County--Himer Fox

Record #:

44095

Author(s):

Richard, Diane L.

Abstract:

The author explores the Benjamin Austin and Henry Reid papers at Duke University for references to liquor and moon-shining.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 49 Issue 4, Oct.-Nov.-Dec. 2023, p302-306, il

Subject(s):

Moonshine--Ledgers; Liquor--Ledgers

Record #:

43990

Author(s):

Leatherwood, David; Leatherwood, Greg

Abstract:

Described as an invaluable extant late 18th century "daybook", the item offers a priceless perspective on life during the period. To illustrate, the authors of this sketch chose to concentrate on the life of one customer recorded within, John Chantrell. John Cockton originally relocated to currituck from Princess Anne County, VA.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 49 Issue 3, Jul-Aug-Sep 2023, p200-215, il, f

Subject(s):

Currituck County--History--Eighteenth Century; Mercantile Operations--North Carolina--Eighteenth Century; Currituck County--Genealogy

Record #:

43991

Author(s):

Eubanks, Edwina Winchester

Abstract:

Union County was formed in 1842. Winchester was appointed to serve as its postmaster 1844. The articles traces historical references from Winchester's ledger. A portrait of Winchester is included.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 49 Issue 3, Jul-Aug-Sep 2023, p234-238, il, por

Subject(s):

Union County--History; Union County--Genealogy--Winchester family

Record #:

44832

Author(s):

Ralls, Stephen A.

Abstract:

According to the author, the purpose of this paper is to provide additional insight into the Tenth regiment using a case study of one soldier. A major conclusion reached is that soldiers listed in 10th Regiment of the North Carolina Continental Line during 1781-1783 were actually members of the first, second and third regiments of 1781.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 18 Issue 2, May 1992, p66-72, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina Continental Line--10th Regiment--Case Study

Record #:

44831

Author(s):

McBride, Janet; McBride, Ransom

Abstract:

The authors note that Marybelle Delanar was responsible for the first major organization of these records among the legislative papers of the North Carolina General Assembly. Her work covered from 1778 - 1833. the project was completed in 1964. Abstracts presented here cover the period from Nov. 1834 - Jan. 1861.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 18 Issue 1, February 1992, p32-40

Subject(s):

Revolutionary War--Veteran Service Claims

Record #:

44829

Author(s):

De Ville, Winston

Abstract:

The list transcribed here from the original document in Spanish, "Papeles Procedentes de Cuba" records the names of fifty men who led twenty five families from North Carolina to new homes in Spanish Province of Louisiana in 1783.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 18 Issue 1, February 1992, p11-12, f

Subject(s):

Louisiana--North Carolina Migrations

Record #:

44830

Author(s):

Winslow, Jr., Raymond A.

Abstract:

Abstracts of documents here are taken from Alleghany County, 1872-1879 and Buncombe County, 1875-1879.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 18 Issue 1, February 1992, p20-22

Subject(s):

Bastardy Bonds--Alleghany County; Bastardy Bonds--Buncombe County

Record #:

44834

Author(s):

McBride, Ransom

Abstract:

The first sixty years of Montgomery County's history saw numerous changes in the location of the county's courthouse. Three locations given discussion are as follows: the courthouse on Henry Mouger's land, the courthouse on James Tindall's land the courthouse in Henderson.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 18 Issue 3, August 1992, p131-143, map, f

Subject(s):

Courthouses--Montgomery County