Person in the county’s record
“Governor, 1830-1832; U.S. Senator; Federal Indian Commissioner. Home stood 1 mi. N.”
State historical marker: M-2: Montfort Stokes 1762-1842
3 works in the index name this person, and 1 more are by them.
What it was and why it mattered
Newspapers, photographs, and records of the time
Organizations that keep the county’s own knowledge
Works across North Carolina libraries and archives whose catalog description names this person. Each links to the institution that holds or provides it.
Samuel Johnston served as North Carolina's sixth governor from December 1787 through December 1789. While governor, he presided over the North Carolina convention that ratified the United States Constitution in November…
Samuel Johnston served as North Carolina's sixth governor from December 1787 through December 1789. While governor, he presided over the North Carolina convention that ratified the United States Constitution in November…
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