GRAVES, Rachel (d. 1857)

DIED — In Randolph county, on the 16th inst., in the 44th year of her age, Mrs. Rachel GRAVES, wife of Samuel GRAVES, Esq.


Source: Fayeteville Observer,  March 2, 1857

POLK, James (d. 1857)

DIED — At Cedar Falls, in Randolph county, on the 11th inst., James POLK, Esq., aged 82 years 10 months and 7 days.


Source:  Fayetteville Observer, February 23, 1857

Alfred BROWER Barn Burns (1880)

Carthage Index: The barn of Alfred BROWER, a citizen of Randolph, living on the Moore and Randolph line, was burned last week, supposed to be the work of an incendiary, a boy whom he had hired and had dismissed. The loss is from $500 to $600.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 18 September 1880. Page 3.

WOOD, Jones K. – (d. 1880)

Charlotte Observer:  Mr. Jones K. WOOD, father or Rev. M.L. WOOD, of this city, and presiding elder of the Charlotte district, died at his home in Randolph county last week, having attained the remarkable age of 91 years.  He was the father of 14 children.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 17 September 1880. Page 3.