Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
The Federal Direct Tax Of 1816 As Assessed In Orange County, N.C.
Record #:
44225
Author(s):
Abstract:
Though it provenance cannot be absolutely ascertained, the list abstracted appears to be complete with upwards of 1800 names of all landowners for Orange County for the year 1816, with location ,acreage and value of land for each owner. The Direct Tax of 1816 was a federally imposed tax for financing the War of 1812. The first Direct Tax was established in 1798.
Source:
Subject(s):