Historical Sketches of North Carolina from 1584 to 1851: Compiled from Original Records, Official Documents, and Traditional Statements : with Biographical Sketches of Her Distinguished Statesmen, Jurists, Lawyers, Soldiers, Divines, EtcVol. 2 has a county by county history and includes some brief family histories and lists of residents. |
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Historical Sketches of North Carolina: From 1584 to 1851, Compiled from ... John Hill Wheeler No preview available - 2015 |
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