Record #:

39010

Author(s):

Abstract:

John Pool, a Pasquotank County native, practiced law in Elizabeth City, NC. He served in the NC Senate in 1856 and 1858. He worked to prevent Secession and as a conservative Unionist, tried to not take part in the Civil War in any way. Pool served as a US Senator after the War and took a leading role in legislation to suppress the Klu Klux Klan.

Source:

Carolina Trees & Branches (NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 26 Issue No. 3, July 2017, p86-87

Subject(s):

Poole, John (1826-1884); Klu Klux Klan--Supression Of; Pasquotank County--People