Person in the county’s record
“Governor, 1953-54, U.S. Senator, congressman; Democratic leader; and lawyer. Birthplace is 6 1/2 mi., grave 5 1/2 mi., N.E.”
State historical marker: G-68: William B. Umstead
2 works in the index name this person.
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.
This site includes an introductory essay and photographs of clothing and equipment issued to William B. Umstead by the army during World War I. Each image includes a detailed source description and viewing options at 50…
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