Record #:

32969

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

All the land of the Carolinas from the Atlantic to the Pacific was granted to Eight English noblemen, whose names are still reflected in current place names. When the land didn’t produce as much profit as desired, all but one, John, Lord Carteret, returned their land interest to the crown for 2,500 pounds. John was later appointed Earl of Granville; and both names are still present in the form of counties.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 52, May 1945, p17

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Colonization; Albemarle Region--History