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Taken Up (1801)

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In Wake County, on the 5th of October, Inst.

A Negro fellow, about 45 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; is a Guinea Negro, and has the Mark of his Country upon his Face; says his name is Suffolk, and that he is the property of Mr. Harry CLARKE, of Hyde County.

The said Negro is lodged in the Goal of Wake County; at Raleigh, and the Owner of him is hereby informed thereof, that he may come forward and provide his property; and, after complying with the requisites of the law, take possession of the said Negro. — Henry COOKE, Raleigh, Oct. 12.

Source: Raleigh Register & North Carolina Weekly Advertiser, October 13, 1801.

STARK, William – (d. 1801)

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DIED — On the 19th inst. at Norfolk, Dr. William STARK, aged 65 years.

Source: Raleigh Register & North Carolina Weekly Advertiser, September 29, 1801.

 

TYNES, Nathaniel (1801)

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Whereas Nathaniel TYNES, removed himself from the County of Edgecomb, when a Youth, and his Friends do not now know where he is, or whether he be still living; any Information, either of the Place of his Residence, or (if dead) of his Death, will be thankfully received by his Relation.  — Elias BOWDEN.  Franklin County, Sep 24.

Source: Raleigh Register, September 29, 1801

 

TRAVERS, John – (d. 1801)

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DIED — At Charleston, on the <…> ult., Mr. John TRAVERS, of Fayetteville, in the 22d year of his age.  In this young man were united those virtues which contribute the useful citizen, the sincere and faithful friend, the affectionate relation and dutiful son.

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, September 22, 1801. 

ROUTLEDGE, Thomas – (d. 1801)

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DIED — In Duplin county, a few days since, Col. Thomas ROUTLEDGE, aged about 70 years, of a tedious consumption.  He was a true and faithful Republican, and his loss is generally regretted by all his acquaintance.

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, September 22, 1801. 

HAWKINS, Philemon – (d. 1801)

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DIED — In Warren county, lately, Philemon HAWKINS, Esq., grandfather of Mrs. (Sherwood) HAYWOOD and Mrs. POLK, of this city.

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, September 22, 1801. 

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BRAGG, John and TAYLOR, Mary – (m. 1801)

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MARRIED — At Newbern, on the 1st inst., John BRAGG, Esq., of Craven county, to Mrs. Mary TAYLOR, of Newbern.

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, September 22, 1801. 

WHITE, (son) — (d. 1801)

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DIED — At Tarborough – a youth of 14 or 15 years of age, the son of Mr. WHITE of that town.

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, September 8, 1801. 

DONALDSON, Southwell – (d. 1801)

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DIED – At Tarborough, lately, Mr. Southwell DONALDSON.

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, September 8, 1801. 

RAMSAY, John – (d. 1801)

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DIED — In Chatham county, a few days ago, John RAMSAY, Esq., Clerk of the County Court.

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, September 8, 1801.