Story of a Poor Young Man and a Famous Hillsboro Marriage
In 1797 a Virginia born, poor Episcopal clergyman’s son travels to Hillsboro North Carolina with only a horse and law license. He defeats the Orange County bully at court green oysters, builds a rising legal career, and earns reputation, clients, and a landmark marriage to Rebecca Bennehan. He becomes a prominent attorney, judge, and banker. his descendants include Col Bennehan Cameron.
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Hillsboro
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Mecklenburg County
Virginia
Old Dominion
Mecklenburg
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Archibald oeBrow Murphy
William Norwood
Frederick Nash
Willie P. Mangum
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Orange County
Diescan Cameron
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Richard Bennehan
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North Carolina
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House of Commons
Senate
Old State Bank
Raleigh
George W. Mordecai
Paul C. Cameron
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Joan B. Neatherr
Microbe Killer and Various Patent Remedies Advertised
An assortment of health claims promotes Radams Microbe Killer as a universal cure purporting to cleanse blood and destroy microbes, alongside Liver Regulator and Cherry Pectoral claims for coughs, fevers, and digestive ills. Additional boosts tout Castoria for children and Queen Plating outfits for agents, with free booklets and samples offered.
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Health and patent remedies flood a Raleigh catalog page
An OCR fragment lists tonics and elixirs promising cures and beauty results. It promotes Bitter Bitters and Ely's Cream, Kemp's Balsam, Browy on Bitters, P P P, Ayer's Hair Vigor, and various tonics for liver stomach and kidney health. The ad includes prices and local druggist mentions in Raleigh in a World's Fair context.
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Madame Yale Beauty Cure Promised by Preckla Product
An old newspaper notice promotes La Freekla or Preckla as a wrinkle remover and complexion enhancer. Madam Yale claims a guaranteed cure for wrinkles and sunburn with a flat application and offers free consultations by mail or at her Beauty Temple. Contact details appear for distribution and pricing.
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