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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 —
On Main Street east of North Wall Street (County Road 1839), on the left when traveling east.
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 —
On U.S. 319 at Mack Dekle Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 319.
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 —
On Kings Street south of Dallas Avenue (State Highway 22), on the right when traveling south.
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 —
On U.S. 117 north of Simpson Lane, on the right when traveling north.
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 —
On Pender Street East at Smith Street East, on the right when traveling south on Pender Street East.
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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