Mocksville in Davie County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Basil Gaither
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 13, 2021
1. Basil Gaither Marker
WIFE: Margaret Watkins
Migrated to Rowan County (Now Davie) in 1781
CHILDREN: Ellen (Nellie) b. 1769; Walter b. 1772; Nicholas b. 1773; Basil, Jr. b. 1774; Gassaway b. 1780; Nathan b. 1788; Betsey b. 1790
CAPTAIN: Revolutionary War
JUSTICE: Rowan County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
MEMBER: General Assembly of N.C. 1788-1802 (Except 1798)
MEMBER: Ratification Convention, Fayetteville
Voted to Ratify United States Constitution, Nov. 21, 1789
Died 1802, Burial Site Near Here
Erected 1990.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1789.
Location. 35° 54.556′ N, 80° 34.642′ W. Marker is in Mocksville, North Carolina, in Davie County. Marker can be reached from Yadkinville Road (U.S. 601). Located in Joppa Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mocksville NC 27028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In 1827 (a few steps from this marker); The Boone Family in Davie County (within shouting distance of this marker); H. Andrew Lagle (approx. 1.3 miles away);
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 13, 2021
2. Basil Gaither Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
