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Colonial Records of North Carolina, 1775-1776

The tenth volume of the Colonial Records of North Carolina details North Carolina’s pivotal role in the American Revolution, emphasizing its early and decisive moves toward independence. Following Governor Martin’s flight, the province rapidly established a self-governing structure through a series of conventions, most notably the Hillsborough Congress, which boldly organized a military, printed…

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Colonial Records of North Carolina, 1771-1775

The ninth volume of the Colonial Records of North Carolina details the complex journey from various forms of colonial governance to self-rule, emphasizing the evolution of popular resistance against British authority. It highlights the distinct phases of government—Proprietary, Royal, and eventually, “Government by the people”—and profiles key figures like Governor Josiah Martin, the last Royal…

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Colonial Records of North Carolina, 1769-1771

The eigth volume of the Colonial Records of North Carolina details the War of the Regulation in North Carolina, emphasizing the surprising inconsistency of Eastern North Carolinians who, despite their own history of rebellion against the Crown, brutally suppressed a similar movement by their Western counterparts. The author attributes this paradox to three main factors: the geographical and…

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Colonial Records of North Carolina, 1765-1768

The seventh volume of the Colonial Records of North Carolina details the turbulent period under Governor Tryon, highlighting four major challenges: the Stamp Act Trouble, the costly Palace construction and Cherokee Boundary Line definition, and the widespread Regulation Troubles. The source emphasizes the colony’s steadfast resistance to British taxation without local consent, a principle deeply…

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Colonial Records of North Carolina, 1759-1765

The sixth volume of the Colonial Records of North Carolina details the perpetual conflict between North Carolina’s royal Governors and its Provincial Assembly from 1759 to 1765, particularly during Governor Dobbs’s tenure. The fundamental disagreement stemmed from the Assembly’s staunch belief in their chartered rights as Carolinians, viewing their liberties as inherent and unalterable, even by…

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Colonial Records of North Carolina, 1752-1759

The fifth volume of the Colonial Records of North Carolina chronicles a tumultuous period in North Carolina’s colonial history, spanning from 1752 to 1765, largely under the administrations of governors Nathaniel Rice, Matthew Rowan, and Arthur Dobbs. A central theme is the province’s persistent struggles with governance, particularly financial difficulties exacerbated by costly military…

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Colonial Records of North Carolina, 1734-1752

The fourth volume of the Colonial Records of North Carolina scrutinizes the long administration of Governor Gabriel Johnston in North Carolina (1734-1762), challenging his traditionally positive reputation. The text details his arbitrary and often manipulative methods in governance, such as attempting to pass legislation by preventing opponents from attending sessions and repeatedly clashing with…

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Colonial Records of North Carolina, 1728-1734

The Colonial Records of North Carolina is a ten-volume series that presents the official documentary history of North Carolina from its earliest days of settlement through the close of the colonial era in 1776. Compiled under the direction of historian William L. Saunders and published between 1886 and 1890, these volumes contain transcriptions of letters, proclamations, legislative proceedings,…

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Colonial Records of North Carolina, 1713-1728

The Colonial Records of North Carolina is a series that presents the official documentary history of North Carolina from its earliest days of settlement through the close of the colonial era in 1776. Compiled under the direction of historian William L. Saunders and published between 1886 and 1890, these ten volumes contain transcriptions of letters, proclamations, legislative proceedings, council…

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Colonial Records of North Carolina, 1662-1712

This document provides an in-depth look into the early colonial history of North Carolina, specifically focusing on the Albemarle settlement and the years 1662-1712. It challenges previously accepted historical accounts by offering detailed insights into the timeline and nature of initial European presence, including pre-1663 settlements and the varying origins of land claims. The text also…

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Genealogy of John and Christian Fretz

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The Storrs Family

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Chronicles of the Boit Family

Chronicles of the Boit Family and Their Descendants and of Other Allied Families by Robert Apthorp Boit is a privately written and published genealogical and biographical account tracing the Boit family lineage, along with several related families including the Hubbards, Sturgises, Whites, Mercers, Griffins, and Grinnells. Addressed first to the author’s children and descendants, the work…

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History of Natrona County, Wyoming

1922 Map of Natrona County, Wyoming Alfred James Mokler’s History of Natrona County, Wyoming, 1888–1922 provides a colorful look at the formation, development, and growth of one of Wyoming’s most significant counties during its first thirty-five years. Published in 1923, the volume documents the transformation of Natrona County from a wild, sparsely settled frontier, to a central hub of…

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Selma Baptist Church History, 1872-1972

Selma Baptist Church, 1875-1908 Selma Baptist Church, believed to be the first church established in Selma, North Carolina, was organized on June 1, 1872, by nine charter members. The formation was initiated by representatives of the Raleigh Baptist Association in response to a local request, as recorded in the Biblical Recorder issues of June 19 and June 26, 1872. Officiating at the founding…

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New Albany Indiana History, 1813-1913

Joel, Abner and Nathaniel Scribner were the founders or proprietors of New Albany. The Scribners were of Puritan stock, so says their kinsman, Mr. William A. Scribner, son of Joel, who died April 16, 1866. Nathaniel Scribner, Sr., was the progenitor of the New Albany branch of the family. He served in the Revolutionary War, in a company of Connecticut volunteers, and died about the year 1800, in…

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1832 Cherokee Muster Roll

This is part of a series of muster rolls we place under the Cherokee Emigration Rolls period of the Cherokee westward migration. This specific muster roll is part of an ongoing enrollment of those Eastern Cherokee who, under increasing pressure (especially after the 1830 Indian Removal Act), decided to emigrate before forced removal. $32.50 was paid by draft for each Indian. The payment occurred…