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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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44449
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A historical summary of the event is given, followed by an alphabetical list of the "rebels" known to have been penalized for their support of Bacon's cause, many of them having settled in North Carolina.
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North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal
(F253 .N882A), Vol. 9 Issue 1, February 1983,
p2-13, map, f
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44532
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Created in honor of Sir John Tyrrell, Tyrrell County lies in the eastern part of North Carolina. Its earlies surviving tax lists are from the year 1782.
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44625
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An unusual record from the November 1792 Bertie County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions shows inventories of estates of individuals listing only assets for Revolutionary War service. Some of the individuals are Martin County natives, that likely lived in Bertie County at some period of time.
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44624
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The author makes note of an unusual document found in the North Carolina General Assembly records concerning Hertfort County persons of color in late 1822 seeking repeal of an act declaring that slaves can be competent witnesses against free persons of color. Abstracted are the names of the portioners.
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44628
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During the period 1755-1763, Granville County saw more than local changes in its boundaries. This was the period of the French and Indian War, followed by the Regulator movement and migration from northern colonies.
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North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal
(F253 .N882A), Vol. 12 Issue 3, August 1986,
p150-167, map
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44626
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Thirteen marriage records, not previously publishes are abstracted here from the collections at the North Carolina State Archives.
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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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