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Samuel Ashe

“Governor, 1795-1798; one of the first three state judges; president, Council of Safety, 1776. His grave is 3 miles east.”

State historical marker: D-7: Samuel Ashe 1725-1813

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Land Survey and North Carolina Land Grant to John Walker

1797

State of North Carolina Land Grant No. 479 giving 595 acres of land in Orange County to John Walker. The document is signed by Governor Alexander Martin. Included is a survey of the land.

Governors' Papers: Samuel Ashe, Correspondence, April 1798

Jones, Edward, 1762-1841. · 1789

As the ninth governor of North Carolina, Samuel Ashe (1725 - February 3, 1813) attained prominence as the assistant attorney to the Crown in Wilmington. This position did nothing to stifle his strong patriotism. He was …

Joint Papers: Material sent for perusal

North Carolina. General Assembly · 1763

General Assembly Session Records related to Upper and Lower Houses

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