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44413
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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.
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North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal
(F253 .N882A), Vol. 50 Issue 1, Jan-Feb-Mar 2024,
p17-28
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44414
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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.
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North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal
(F253 .N882A), Vol. 50 Issue 3, July-September 2024,
p256-264
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43990
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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.
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North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal
(F253 .N882A), Vol. 49 Issue 3, Jul-Aug-Sep 2023,
p200-215, il, f
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43991
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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 The articles traces historical references from Winchester's ledger.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.
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North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal
(F253 .N882A), Vol. 49 Issue 3, Jul-Aug-Sep 2023,
p234-238, il, por
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44143
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The author notes that the Tuscaroras were not the first people to settle the area comprising the Neuse River basin and its tributaries. The Algonquin Indians had actually been in the are much earlier. The largest early infusion of white settlers came with Swiss Nobleman, Christopher de Graffenried. The author furnishes lists of names comprising what may be the most comprehensive census of Neuse River Country prior to 1720. Shown also is an early sketch by Graffenried.
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44145
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William Terrel Lewis and Alexander Long of western North Carolina were bounty hunters, who six years after the Revolutionary War petitioned the General assembly for payment of services rendered in the arrests of deserters. Their petaton came with 11 certificates substantiating their claims.
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44142
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After the Revolutionary War, the North Carolina legislature assumed the power for granting divorces. In 1814, this power was shared with county superior courts until 1827, when the legislature divested itself entirely from the process. There are at least 266 petitions for divorce in the legislative papers from 1783-1827.
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44141
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Previously a function of the General Assembly, altering names and/or legitimating persons was transferred to the county courts of pleas and quarter sessions in 1829. In 1835, Not entirely sufficient;, however, an amendment to the state constitution forbade the legislature from enacting private laws altogether where this matter was concerned.
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44140
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During the colonial period, every North Carolina county had a coroner appointed by the crown government. Payment of services was determined by the submission of inquests submitted to the General Assembly. these have been preserved and are summarized from the record s of the Secretary of State's office.
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44144
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The author states North Carolina records for solders who fought in the War of 1812 remain incomplete without reference to materials in the National Archives. Pay vouchers survive from 28 North Carolina counties, while they are absent in another 32.
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44158
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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.
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North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal
(F253 .N882A), Vol. 50 Issue 1, Jan-Feb-Mar 2024,
p46-55
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44200
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Much controversy surrounded the Regulator Movement in North Carolina in 1770 as to whether the participants were of a good cause or simply rabble fighting authority. The article her concerns the identity of one of its leaders, James Hunter in Orange County and his correct identification among three men living there at the same time with the same name. Analysis of the information compiled is presented.
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North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal
(F253 .N882A), Vol. 3 Issue 2, May 1977,
p70-83, il, map
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44194
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Located about two miles northwest of Wendell, the congregation formed in late 1809 and was admitted into the Raleigh Association in 1811. Seven volumes of minute books for the church are held at Wake Forest University. Among the various groups of information found in these record, disciplinary matters make up a great part.
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44199
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In colonial America, divorce could only be granted through legislative act. After the Revolution,, laws regarding marriage and divorce were slow to change. In North Carolina, an act passed in 1796 gave only four specific reasons divorce could be granted. In 1808, the North Carolina Assembly passed an act concerning divorce and alimony.
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44198
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The author discusses a miscellaneous category of county records found in the North Carolina State Archives. Of particular interest are Revolutionary War records, principally applications for pensions. Abstracts of this data is provided and arranged by county.
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