Person in the county’s record
“A militia officer during the Revolution; governor, 1798-99; envoy to France; “father” of University of N.C. Lived in this house.”
State historical marker: E-4: William R. Davie 1756-1820
7 works in the index name this person, and 1 more are by them.
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University Bulletins Number 189
William Richardson Davie (June 22, 1756 - November 5, 1820) was the tenth governor of North Carolina. He was elected for one term (December 1798 - November 1799). His governorship was cut short when President John Adams…
William Richardson Davie (June 22, 1756 - November 5, 1820) was the tenth governor of North Carolina. He was elected for one term (December 1798 - November 1799). His governorship was cut short when President John Adams…
Alexander Martin (1738 - 2 November 1807) was elected governor of North Carolina for six terms. His first duty as governor came about when he replaced Governor Thomas Burke for four months as acting governor after Burke…
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