Record #:

9985

Author(s):

Jones, Joe

Abstract:

Willie Jones, a wealthy pre-Revolution aristocrat began his political career as a Royalist but deferred summons from his Majesty's Council of the Province to join radicals in support of the Revolution. Jones was known for his leadership abilities and acted as a virtual governor as president of the Council of Safety during the war. Jones was also instrumental in founding Raleigh, North Carolina.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 41 Issue 9, Feb 1974, p7-8, por

Subject(s):

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