Western North Carolina; A History (1730-1913)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ... INDEX PAGE Abbott, J. C. Sketch of 186 Abel, James. Veteran of Revolution 112 Abingdon. Largely Presbyterian 216 Aborigines. Were Catawbas and Cherokees 10 Acts of Cession. Congress urged States to cede western lands.. 28 North Carolina cedes Tennessee 28 Objects of act of cession 38 Preempted pensioners' reservations 37, 38 Twenty-nine million acres ceded 113 Tennessee's view of cession 113 Act void if not accepted 116 Adair, John. Traded with Indians 12 Adams (Judge), Joseph S. Sketch of 404 Adams, Minister. Disregarded instructions 26 Adams, Talbott W. Editor of newspaper 452 Adams, W. J. Owned nickel mine 194 Addington, Henry. Early settler of Macon 173 Agriculture. As formerly practiced 254, 289 Facts about climate, soil and products 519, 520 Alamance. Effect of battle of 74 Bancroft praised heroes of 75 Albemarle Sound. Included in colonial grant 19 Alexander, James and John. Sketch of 196 Alexander, James Mitchell. Sketch of 150, 152 Alexander (Governor), Nathaniel. Sent Governor Irvin copy of act 34 Alexander, Samuel H. Hero of Emma burglary 307 Alleghany. Meaning of name 7, 196 Alleghany County. Early history of 196 to 200 Civil War and Reconstruction trials 614, 615, 616 Allen, Isaac. Boundary line commissioner 48 Allen, A Irvine. Chain bearer 182 Allen (Col.), William. Veteran of Revolution 112 Allison (Hon.), John. Quoted 75 Allison, S. H. Facts about 207, 208 Allman, John R. Opened first hotel 175 Allman, Nathan G. Sketch of 177 Alum Cave. Medicines obtained from 49 Amnions (Rev.), Joshua. Sketch of 176 Andrews (Col.), A. B. Letters quoted from 477, 478, 479 Geyser named for, described 478 Ancient Diggings. Facts about 12 PAGE Anderson and Ray. See "Ray and Anderson." Anderson Family. Sketch of 179 Anderson Road. Facts about...