MARRIED
Source: Raleigh Standard, 21 January 1836. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newpspaers
Category Archives: Wake
J.J. BOYLE Charged with Rape (1889)
Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:
Ex-Priest J.J. BOYLE who was charged with committing rape upon one Miss WHITAKER, was tried at Raleigh last week and found guilty. He was sentenced to be hanged on Nov. 29th, but an appeal was granted which will defer the execution.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 October 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Charles Duffy Appointed (1889)
Governor FOWLE has appointed Dr. Chas. DUFFY, of New Berne, as one of the Board of Charities, thus completing the Board, which is composed of the following named gentlemen; Dr. E. Burke HAYWOOD, of Wake; L.J. HAUGHTON, of Chatham, J.P. SAWYER, of Buncombe, W.A. BOBBITT, of Granville; Dr. Chas. DUFFY, of Craven.
The duties of this board is to supervise the entire system of the charitable and penal institutions of the State. It shall recommend such changes and provisions as they may deem proper. The board is also charged with the duty of reporting to the General Assembly the general condition of our State as effected by crimes, vagrancy and pauperism, they will report when reformatory institutions are needed, whose organization is provided for in Act 11 of the Constitution.
When insane persons are not believed to be incurable, is deprived of medical aid, whether such person is a public charge or otherwise, it shall be the duty of said board to have such person conveyed to an Asylum where medical aid can be procured.
The Superintendents of charitable institutions of the State are required to report the condition of the inmates &c., to this Board. There is a provision which requires Justices of the Peace to give the Board any information wanted and if they refuse a fine of $100 can be imposed.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Ralph Graves’ Suicide Attempt (1889)
Ralph GRAVES, professor of mathematics at the State University, attempted to commit suicide at Raleigh, NC, at the house of his brother-in-law, Spier WHITAKER, by cutting his throat with a penknife. He had been in bad health for months and had at time shown symptoms of derangement. He resigned his work at the University last February. His wounds are not believed to be fatal.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 19 July 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Lizzie Goelet Visits Sister (1900)
Miss Lizzie GOELET returned last week from a visit to her sister, Mrs. A.C. LEHMAN, of Raleigh. She was accompanied home by Miss Emily LEHMAN, who is now her guest.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 7 September 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.
BOYLAN, William and McCULLOH, Bestey – (m. 1801)
MARRIED — At Pea-Hill, in Halifax County, on Wednesday evening last, Mr. William BOYLAN, printer, of this city, to Miss Betsey McCULLOH, daughter of the late Benjamin McCULLOH, of Halifax.
Source: Raleigh Register & North Carolina Weekly Advertiser, November 10, 1801.
Taken Up (1801)
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.
SPAIN, David – (d. 1801)
DIED — Near the Falls of the Neuse, in this county, on the 19th instant, Mr. David SPAIN, planter. His death was very sudden, having been well, and at work on his farm, the preceding day.
Source: Raleigh Register, May 26, 1801.
THOMAS, Oliver & BLAND, Polly – (m. 1801)
MARRIED — In this city, on Sunday last, Mr. Oliver THOMAS, to Miss Polly BLAND.
Source: Raleigh Register, April 14, 1801.
PRICE, Jesse – (d. 1801)
DIED – At Major Lewis BLEDSOE’s, in this county, on Thursday last, of a pleuretic attack, Mr. Jesse PRICE, from the lower part of the State. This notice is meant to apprize the friends of the deceased of this event.
Source: Raleigh Register, March 24, 1801.