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“Whig general, was killed at Cowan's Ford, Feb. 1, 1781. Davidson College and Davidson County are named for him.”
State historical marker: L-23: William Lee Davidson
4 works in the index name this person.
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Abner Nash (ca. 1740-2 December 1786) was the second governor of the state of North Carolina. He was governor from April 20, 1780 until 25 June 1781. The fall of Charles Town, the defeat at Camden, and depleted resource…
Apr. 21: Resolution replacing certificate lost by John Hogan (petition and depositions only) Apr. 22: Resolution in favor of Martin Palmer Apr. 23: Resolution in favor of Joseph Moore Apr. 23: Resolution in favor of Tho…
August 31: re militia lately defeated in South Carolina and dispersed (rejected) August 31: exempting John Vaughan of Orange County from poll taxes August 31: re allowances to owners of wagons and carts August 31: appoi…
Report on the memorial of officers of the State Legion May 7: Report on the memorial of Richard Henderson and others May 7: Report on petition of John Ramsey, County Commissioner of Chatham County May 7: Committee conce…
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