American Frontiersman John Sevier at King's Mountain
John Sevier led frontier volunteers in the King's Mountain battle, earning a reputation for courage and relentless drive. Born September 23, 1745 near New Market, Virginia, he served in the French and Indian War and rose to lieutenant colonel and then full colonel in the Virginia militia. He fought across thirty five engagements with Brits and Indians and never knew defeat.
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John A. Long
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
John Sevier
King’s Mountain
New Market
Rockingham County
Virginia
Valentine Sévier
London
Culpepper County
Joanna Goode
John Goode
Barbadoes
England
Staunton
Sevier
Sarah Hawkins
Lord Dunmore
Holston River
Tennesee
Tennessee
Washington County
John Carter
Joseph Winston
Louisa County
Phillips
Young Winston
Winston
Stokes County
Hillsboro
Moore’s Creek Bridge
Surry
Rutherford
House of Commons
Davidson
Bryan
Cleveland
New River
Kings Mountain Veterans Recaptured in North Carolina
The article chronicles Revolutionary War figures linked to the King's Mountain battle including John Sevier Benjamin Cleveland Joseph Winston Joseph McDowell Frederick Hambright and James Williams. It details their births battles roles and later political or judicial service highlighting their contributions to North Carolina Tennessee and the nation.
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Sevier
King’s Mountain
John Sevier
North Carolina
Tennessee
Union
Edward Lacey and William Williams Remembered as Revolutionary Heroes
A historical sketch honors Edward Lacey and Colonel Williams for their roles at King's Mountain and other southern battles. Lacey, born 1742 in Pennsylvania, led Chester troops at King's Mountain and later held public offices in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky before drowning in 1813. Williams commanded a 400 man South Carolina regiment at King's Mountain and died in the hill fight after urging his troops to persevere.
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Joseph McDowell
Winchester
Catawba Valley
North Carolina
Joseph, Jr
Charles McDowell
Cape Fear
Catawba
Harles
McDowell Brothers
Joseph
Rutherford
Stone
Ramsour’s Mill
Cowpens
Fearle’s Ford
Pacelet
Musgrove’s Mill
Wing's Mountain
Cornwallis
McDowell
House of Commons
United States House of Representatives
Frederick Hambright
Hambright
Germany
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Sarah Hardin
South Fork
Catawba River
Provincial Congress
Lincoln County
Charleston
Lillingtons
William Graham
King’s Mountain
Graham
Ferguson
Poys
James Williams
Kings Mountain
Williams
Old Fork Church
Hanover County
Granville County
Clark
Little River
Laurens County
South Carolina
Broad River
Saluda
Committee of Safety
Williamson
Brier Creek
Stone Ferry
Savannah
Ninety Six
Sumter
Rocky Mount
Hanging Rock
Musgrove's Mill
Edward Lacey
King's Mountain
Lacey
Shippensburg Township
Braddock
Chester
William Adair
Adair
Jane Harper
Sandy River
Chester Court House
Huck
Laurens
Tennessee
Livingston County
Kentucky
X Y Z Named Xenophon Young Zimmerman in Tennessee
In Etowah Tennessee a four month old son born to Mr and Mrs L Zimmerman was named Xenophon Young Zimmerman after P L Sanders a railroad machinist suggested the initials X Y Z The baby weighs 22 pounds and is considered above average for his age.
Wives Best Poultrymen in Iowa Says Expert
Ames Iowa poultry expert W M Vernon of Iowa State College says the farm wife is the poultry man not the farmer. He notes men have been slow to see the potential of the industry and emphasizes the wife role in poultry progress.
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Ames
Iowa
W. M. Vernon
Iowa State College
Nicotine in Pear-Shaped Bulbs on Tobacco Leaves
The article notes nicotine resides in small pear-shaped bulbs or knobbed hairs that cover the surface of tobacco leaves.
Don’t Go To Extremes To End Constipation
Advise against violent purgatives for constipation and promote Cascarets made from cascara as a mild, long lasting remedy. Claims include relieving bad breath coated tongue and headaches, strengthening bowel muscles and helping establish regular bowels for all ages. Ten cents a box at drug stores.
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Monroe
United States
Georgia
Creek Territory
Alabama
Benjamin Cleveland
Wilkes County
Bull Run
Prince William County
Alexander Cleveland
Blue Run
Orange County
Mary Graves
Oranges County
Flict
Blue Ridge
Wilkes
Cleveland Was Placed At the Head of the Commission of Justices
State
Senate
Pendleton County
Greene
Guilford Courthouse
Congress
Jefferson
Madison
State Senate
North Pole
Deer Creek
Robert E. Peary
Ernest Lee Jahneke
Washington
Clinard Electric Company
College Street
High Point
Boy
Pittsburg Award
Pittsburg
North Carolina Public Service Co
Nectee
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