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William Polk

“Revolutionary War officer; first president of State Bank, 1811-19. In 1825 hosted Lafayette in house that stood here.”

State historical marker: H-104: William Polk 1758-1834

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Senate Joint Resolutions (August 12-19)

North Carolina. General Assembly · 1763

August 12: for erecting Board of Auditors (with message) August 12: to pay money to Thomas Owen for certain purposes (message only) August 13: impowering county courts to call out militia to compel Tories, etc. to obser…

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