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Entries Containing All of the Phrases «sampson county» AND «north carolina»

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By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2017
First Sampson County Man Killed in World War II Marker (wide view)
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1 ► North Carolina, Sampson County, Clinton — The First Sampson County Man Killed in World War II —
In Memory of Robert A. Fields, E.M. 3C, U.S. Navy, who died Dec. 7, 1941, the first Sampson County man killed in World War II, and all others that gave their lives for Sampson County North Carolina. Erected by American Legion post #22 . . . — — Map (db m130957) HM WM

2 ► Georgia, Colquitt County, Moultrie — Murphy Settlement —
The Murphy families were among early pioneer settlers who migrated from Duplin and Sampson Counties, North Carolina to this area between the 1790’s and early 1800’s. This area and surrounding land was inhabited by Lower Creek Indian tribes . . . — — Map (db m40867) HM

3 ► Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — William Rufus de Vane King — 1786-1853 —
Native Sampson County, North Carolina. Admitted to bar, 1806. North Carolina House of Commons 1807-1809. U.S. Congressman 1811-16. Secretary U.S. Legation Naples and St. Petersburg 1816-1818. Moved to Dallas County, Alabama, 1818. . . . — — Map (db m37654) HM

4 ► North Carolina, Pender County, Rocky Point — D-65 — General John Ashe —
Stamp Act patriot; Speaker of the House. Colonel under Tryon in “War of Regulation.” Revolutionary General. Home stood 2 mi. east. — — Map (db m29234) HM

5 ► North Carolina, Wilson County, Wilson — F-64 — Owen L. W. Smith — 1851 - 1926 —
U.S. minister to Liberia, 1898-1902; born into slavery. Pastor, St. John A.M.E. Zion Church in Wilson. Home was 50 yds. NE. — — Map (db m222338) HM
 
 
 
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