Record #:

15185

Author(s):

Tucker, Harry Z.

Abstract:

In 1938, Buckland was considered to be the oldest home standing in the state. Believed to have been built as early as 1650, the home stood in Gates County. By the early 20th-century, the home's shell stood but much of the interior was removed and sent to a northern museum.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 15, Sept 1938, p7, il

Subject(s):

Plantations--Gates County

Record #:

17115

Author(s):

Weir, Lula M.

Abstract:

Jefferson T. Hayes at age 75 has the distinction of being the longest serving postmaster in the state and second longest in the nation. He has been postmaster of the office at Tomotla in Cherokee County since 1882, a total of fifty-six years, without regard to whatever political party was in power.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 15, Sept 1938, p9, por

Subject(s):

Postmasters--Cherokee County