Category Archives: Edgecombe

James H. Moore Visits (1890_

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Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890

Mr. James H. MOORE, of Tarboro, the brother of Mrs. W.F. MORRIS of this place, accompanied by his son, the agreeable Mr. H.H. MOORE, spent several days here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. MORRIS.  Many friends welcomed them to this their old home and much regretted to see them take their departure and we hope they will, ere long, visit again the place where a welcome ever awaits them.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

BROWN, William R. and HYMAN, Ellen – (m. 1836)

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Source: NC Standard, 28 January 1836.  Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers

Primitive Baptist (1836)

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The Primitive Baptist, is the title of a new Religious Periodical, edited by Mark BENNETT, and printed at Tarboro in this State, by Mr. HOWARD, editor of the Free Press.  It is published twice a month, at $1 per annum; its form, royal octavo, 16 pages each number.

Source: Raleigh Standard, 21 January 1836.  Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newpspaers

Lewis, Harry (d. 1889)

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Harry LEWIS, a wagoner of Edgecombe County, NC., lost his life under very peculiar circumstances the other day.  He was driving a double team near the railroad track when the bridle of one of the horses came off.  He got down and was putting it on again when a train came along and the horses began to jump and plunge.  The wagon tongue was forced into the driver’s breast, killing him almost instantly.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,9 August 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Tom WILLFORD Arrested (1889)

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The Tarboro Banner of July 19, says: Tom WILLFORD, a negro about 22 years old, was arrested here yesterday morning by acting Chief of Police C.G. BRADLEY, upon information of his having stabbed another negro Sunday night in Enfield.  Police officer WINBORN, after an examination before Mayor Fountain, escorted WILLFORD to jail to wait advice from the authorities at Enfield.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 26 July 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

PITTMAN, Eliza – (d. 1889)

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Miss Eliza PITTMAN died at her home in Tarboro on the 13th inst.  Miss PITTMAN’s death will be sad news to a large number of friends who admired her beauty and accomplishments and esteemed her for her true worth.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 26 July 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

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

 

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. 

PENDER, Thomas – CASTERPHASE, Sarah (m. 1836)

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MARRIED — In Edgecombe county, 10th ult., Mr. Thomas PENDER of Plymouth, to Miss Sarah CASTERPHANE.

Editorial Note:  This bride appears to be Sarah CARSTARPHEN.

Source: North-Carolina standard. (Raleigh, N.C.), 14 Jan. 1836. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85042147/1836-01-14/ed-1/seq-3/>