Biographical/historical information

Davis W. Harmon lived in Northampton County, N.C. during the 1800's. In 1824, the state put a warrant out for his arrest due to non-payment of a debt. Prior to 1840, he traveled to the Midwest.

George D. Holoman was a blacksmith in Northampton County during the 1850's. He served as postmaster of the Potecasi post office in 1858, as a Northampton County Commissioner from 1868-1869, and in the North Carolina Senate from 1872-1874 and again in 1879-1880.

Written March 2024

Scope and arrangement

This collection consists of two items of correspondence (1840-1841) concerning Davis W. Harmon of Northampton County, N.C., one of which refers to his travels in the Midwest. Also included is an 1824 warrant for the arrest of Harmon, issued by Northampton County, for non-payment of a debt. Of interest is an account book covering the period January to August 1855, belonging to G. D. Holoman, a Northampton County blacksmith. The book recounts the daily activities of Holoman's business.

Administrative information

Custodial History

December 11, 1967, 7 items; Collection (1819-1856) consists of correspondence, a warrant, receipts, and an account book. Loaned for copying by Miss Mildred Johnson, Woodland, N. C.

Source of acquisition

Loaned by Miss Mildred Johnson

Processing information

Processed by D. Lennon, February 1968

Encoded by Apex Data Services

Copyright notice

Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.

Metadata Rights Declaration

Key terms

Personal Names

Harmon, Davis W.
Holoman, G. D.

Topical

Blacksmithing--North Carolina--Northampton County--History--19th century
Business records--North Carolina--Northampton County

Places

Middle West--Travel
Northampton County (N.C.)--History

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