Record #:

22361

Author(s):

McNeely, Robert Ney

Abstract:

This article explores the early history of Union County, from its beginnings as the Waxhaw Settlement through the middle of the 19th century. Numerous residents made contributions to the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 12 Issue 1, July 1912, p6-20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Union County--History

Record #:

22362

Author(s):

Haywood, Marshall Delancey

Abstract:

In a January 1912 address given before a meeting of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, lawyer and legislator Marshall DeLancey Haywood reviewed the contributions of North Carolina Masons to the Patriot movement. Particularly prominent figures included Colonel Joseph Montfort, Cornelius Harnett, and Joseph Leach.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 12 Issue 1, July 1912, p21-40 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

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

Record #:

22363

Author(s):

Washington, George

Abstract:

In his 1791 diary, George Washington chronicled his travels through North Carolina. Beginning in Halifax, he visited Tarboro, Greenville, New Bern, Trenton, and Wilmington before proceeding into South Carolina. His return route in May took him through Camden, Charlotte, Salisbury and Salem.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 12 Issue 1, July 1912, p41-52 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Washington, George, 1732-1799--Diary; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Presidential visits

Record #:

22364

Author(s):

Cameron, Rebecca

Abstract:

This article recounts the efforts of North Carolina militia officer, Colonel William Shepperd to stop British raiders from terrorizing Orange Count western North Carolina in 1779.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 12 Issue 1, July 1912, p53-58 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

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

Record #:

22365

Author(s):

McCubbins, M.G.

Abstract:

This article provides abstracts of eleven historic wills from Rowan County, North Carolina, dating from 1793 up to 1803. Also included is a transcription of the 1781 will of Revolutionary War officer William Lee Davidson.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 12 Issue 1, July 1912, p59-62 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rowan County--History; Wills