Download or read book Looking Back written by Lewis Bowling and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded in 1746, thirty years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Granville County has grown from a string of disconnected colonial settlements to include five vibrant municipalities surrounded by charming rural communities. In Looking Back: 275 Years of Granville County History, local historian Lewis Bowling intersperses historical facts with conversational, engaging stories about notable people, places, and events. Readers will learn about the founders and leaders of some of Granville County's major institutions and towns-Thomas Person, John Chavis, George C. Shaw, John Penn, and Maude Lassiter, to name a few. They will also learn about Granville County natives who received national recognition for their accomplishments-people like NASA Director James Webb, poet Sam Ragan, and daring female aeronaut Tiny Broadwick. In this book Bowling gives equal space and respect to regular citizens-teachers, farmers, coaches, and others-who worked to make Granville County a special place to call home.The narrative is enriched by newspaper stories, letters from soldiers, and first-person accounts such as reminiscences about growing up on a farm. Over 400 photographs, many never published before, vividly illustrate the text, making Granville County's past come to life.

Download or read book History and Genealogies of Old Granville County North Carolina 1746 1800 written by Thomas McAdory Owen and published by . This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas MCAdory Owen, 1866-1920, was at one time Head of the Alabama State Dept. of Archives and History together with his wife Marie Bankhead Owen. In An explanatory note to these records Mr. Owen states that he visited Granville County in Dec. 1895 to examine the official records for a genealogy of the Owen and Grant families of Grassy Creek, also the Williams family. In the process, he conceived the idea of preparing a history of the county, and the county clerk placed at his disposal 10 of the old "Minute" and "Record" books prior to 1800. He noted that there were some gaps in the records, particularly from May 9, 1776 to Feb.. 4, 1777, when apparently no court was held, as the pagination was continuous in the Book. He abstracted just about everything, and he listed the documents he did not abstract. This includes wills and inventories, bastardy bonds. (lots of these), apprenticeship indentures, marriage and bonds etc. Some documents that he considered important he copied in full. His notes start in 1746 and most stopped after the Revolution, but he continued the marriage bonds to 1815. The records this book is taken from are as follows: Vol. I, county court minutes, 2 Dec. 1749-4 Dec. 1750 & Record Book 1750-1761; Ibid, Vol. II, 5 March 1750/1-21 Sept. 1759; Ibid, Vol. III, 1759-1767 lost; Ibid, Vol. IV, 3 August 1768-20 July 1770; Ibid, Vol. V, 5 May 1774-3 Feb. 1778; Ibid, Vol. VI, 7 August 1781-6 Aug. 1783; Vol. II, minute & record book 1760-1762; Vol. III, minute & record book 1762-1765; Vol. IV, record book 1765-1772, county court minutes 2 Feb. 1767-3 May 1779, county court minutes 19 July 1769-18 Aug. 1772; Vol. V, minute & record book 4 May 1774-1782; Vol. VI, minute & record book 1782-1785 and 6 Nov. 1781-5 May 1785; Selective Marriages License Bonds, Coroners Inquisitions.

Download or read book Granville County written by Lewis Bowling and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002-08-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North Carolina's historic county of Granville, nestled in the rolling hills of the Piedmont along the North Carolina-Virginia border, was named for Lord John Carteret, Earl of Granville, in the mid-18th century. The home to Declaration of Independence signer John Penn, Granville was once recognized for its educational centers and tobacco-based economy. Although the county has become more industrial than agricultural in recent years, Granvillians hold fast to their rural heritage, honoring and remembering the hardships early settlers triumphantly faced to mold a better life for both themselves and future generations. Images of America: Granville County is a pictorial retrospective illustrating many of the county's achievements, both large and small. Vintage photographs, highlighted by informative captions, relay the arrival of the railroad and the towns of Creedmoor, Stem, and Stovall, which grew up along the tracks; the development of Oxford, the county seat; the construction and usage of Camp Butner; and various other events from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Images also feature past residents, offering longtime families the chance to see loved ones and newcomers the opportunity to connect faces with local names.

Download or read book Colonial Granville County and Its People written by Worth Stickley Ray and published by Genealogical Publishing Com. This book was released on 1965 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given by Eugene Edge III.

Download or read book Granville County North Carolina Looking Back written by Lewis Bowling and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the author's newspaper column entitled Looking back in the Oxford public ledger, Oxford, N.C.

Download or read book Kinfolks of Granville County North Carolina 1765 1826 written by Zae Hargett Gwynn and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Blood Done Sign My Name written by Timothy B. Tyson and published by Crown. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “riveting”* true story of the fiery summer of 1970, which would forever transform the town of Oxford, North Carolina—a classic portrait of the fight for civil rights in the tradition of To Kill a Mockingbird *Chicago Tribune On May 11, 1970, Henry Marrow, a twenty-three-year-old black veteran, walked into a crossroads store owned by Robert Teel and came out running. Teel and two of his sons chased and beat Marrow, then killed him in public as he pleaded for his life. Like many small Southern towns, Oxford had barely been touched by the civil rights movement. But in the wake of the killing, young African Americans took to the streets. While lawyers battled in the courthouse, the Klan raged in the shadows and black Vietnam veterans torched the town’s tobacco warehouses. Tyson’s father, the pastor of Oxford’s all-white Methodist church, urged the town to come to terms with its bloody racial history. In the end, however, the Tyson family was forced to move away. Tim Tyson’s gripping narrative brings gritty blues truth and soaring gospel vision to a shocking episode of our history. FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD “If you want to read only one book to understand the uniquely American struggle for racial equality and the swirls of emotion around it, this is it.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Blood Done Sign My Name is a most important book and one of the most powerful meditations on race in America that I have ever read.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer “Pulses with vital paradox . . . It’s a detached dissertation, a damning dark-night-of-the-white-soul, and a ripping yarn, all united by Tyson’s powerful voice, a brainy, booming Bubba profundo.”—Entertainment Weekly “Engaging and frequently stunning.”—San Diego Union-Tribune

Download or read book Court Minutes of Granville County North Carolina 1746 1820 written by Zae Hargett Gwynn and published by . This book was released on 1997-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Our Story the African American Presence in Granville County North Carolina written by Bessye McGhee and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Berea Notebook written by Chotsey Winborne and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-30 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Berea area of Granville County, NC, has remained rural over the past 200 years, and many physical and structural landmarks are unchanged. Families have lived on the land for generations, nurturing and developing the natural resources for present-­day families. Their determination is evident in the farmland, farm buildings, and home places, and in the deep spiritual life of the community today. The old roads, paths, cart ways, and fords referenced in deeds illustrate the threads of communication and transportation among the early settling families.In deeds and historical data, I found a storyline regarding the history of the properties and the community. The various divisions of ownership helped me to see interwoven family connections. I shared my excitement with friends, and they asked me, "why not a book?" And so, what you have in your hands is a "history" drawn from deed data for the area known as Berea, NC. Over 175 color illustrations and 10 new maps help trace this rural community's development and tell the story of the daily lives of earlier generations of residents.

Download or read book Granville County Revisited written by Lewis Bowling and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the publication of Images of America: Granville County in 2002, author Lewis Bowling was approached by numerous residents who owned vintage photographs and wished their treasures could have been included. Rather than simply regretting the absence of these images, Lewis Bowling has compiled a second, brilliant volume to showcase these never-before-seen photographs and postcards. Granville County Revisited is a fantastic companion to Granville County. The second volume includes classic photographs of the Granville County Courthouse, Hall's Drug Store, Oxford College, Creedmoor High School, Camp Butner, Abram's Plains, and many other Granville County landmarks. With over 200 vintage black-and-white photographs, the book explores Oxford, Creedmoor, Butner, Stovall, and other surrounding communities. Every page reveals another aspect of the evolution of Granville County, its buildings, streets, and people. The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all.collections and family albums, with detailed descriptions of the county. This book's singular quality will delight longtime residents and newcomers alike, while assisting the area by preserving its history for future generations.

Download or read book Ma analand written by Pam Muñoz Ryan and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity. Perfect for fans of Amal Unbound, The Bridge Home, and Beyond the Bright Sea. "Uniquely magical...Timely and timeless." -- New York Times Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow. If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated fútbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papá won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret--involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety--he decides to seek answers on his own. With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.

Download or read book The Granville District of North Carolina 1748 1763 written by Margaret M. Hofmann and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Red Book written by Alice Eichholz and published by Ancestry Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... provides updated county and town listings within the same overall state-by-state organization ... information on records and holdings for every county in the United States, as well as excellent maps from renowned mapmaker William Dollarhide ... The availability of census records such as federal, state, and territorial census reports is covered in detail ... Vital records are also discussed, including when and where they were kept and how"--Publisher decription.

Download or read book Miscellaneous Records of Granville County North Carolina written by Harold Anthony Lloyd and published by . This book was released on 2011-02-27 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miscellaneous records of Granville County, N.C., including voter lists, school censuses, mill records, abbreviated tax lists, select county court minute summaries and estate summaries with a particular emphasis on Lloyd, Emory, Sikes and related families.

Download or read book Unruly Women written by Victoria E. Bynum and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this richly detailed and imaginatively researched study, Victoria Bynum investigates "unruly" women in central North Carolina before and during the Civil War. Analyzing the complex and interrelated impact of gender, race, class, and region on the lives of black and white women, she shows how their diverse experiences and behavior reflected and influenced the changing social order and political economy of the state and region. Her work expands our knowledge of black and white women by studying them outside the plantation setting. Bynum searched local and state court records, public documents, and manuscript collections to locate and document the lives of these otherwise ordinary, obscure women. Some appeared in court as abused, sometimes abusive, wives, as victims and sometimes perpetrators of violent assaults, or as participants in ilicit, interracial relationships. During the Civil War, women freqently were cited for theft, trespassing, or rioting, usually in an effort to gain goods made scarce by war. Some women were charged with harboring evaders or deserters of the Confederacy, an act that reflected their conviction that the Confederacy was destroying them. These politically powerless unruly women threatened to disrupt the underlying social structure of the Old South, which depended on the services and cooperation of all women. Bynum examines the effects of women's social and sexual behavior on the dominant society and shows the ways in which power flowed between private and public spheres. Whether wives or unmarried, enslaved or free, women were active agents of the society's ordering and dissolution.

Download or read book Kinfolks of Granville County North Carolina 1765 1826 written by Zae Hargett Gwynn and published by Reprint Company Publishers. This book was released on 1991-06-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected from Deed books H, I, K-T, V-Z, 1-2, and Tax list for 1769, for help in "proving or indicating relationships" or "in which either the grantor or grantee, or both, lived in another county. ... Also included are deeds in which both the grantor and the grantee had the same surname."--Introduction.