North Carolina General Assembly of 1778
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The North Carolina General Assembly
of 1778 met in three sessions in three locations in the years 1778 and 1779. The first session was held in New Bern
from April 14 to May 2, 1778; the second session in Hillsborough
, from August 8 to August 19, 1778; the third and final session in Halifax
, from January 19 to February 13, 1779.
Each North Carolina county elected one Senator and two members of the House of Commons; 6 borough towns also elected one House member each.
North Carolina General Assembly
The North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The General Assembly drafts and legislates the state laws of North Carolina, also known as the General Statutes...
of 1778 met in three sessions in three locations in the years 1778 and 1779. The first session was held in New Bern
New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern is a city in Craven County, North Carolina with a population of 29,524 as of the 2010 census.. It is located at the confluence of the Trent and the Neuse rivers...
from April 14 to May 2, 1778; the second session in Hillsborough
Hillsborough, North Carolina
Hillsborough is a town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,653 at the 2008 census. It is the county seat of Orange County....
, from August 8 to August 19, 1778; the third and final session in Halifax
Halifax, North Carolina
Halifax is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 344 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Halifax County...
, from January 19 to February 13, 1779.
Each North Carolina county elected one Senator and two members of the House of Commons; 6 borough towns also elected one House member each.
Leadership
- SpeakerSpeaker of the North Carolina House of RepresentativesThe Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives is the presiding officer of one of the houses of the North Carolina General Assembly. The Speaker is elected by the members of the house when they convene for their regular session in January of each odd-numbered year...
: John WilliamsJohn Williams (delegate)John Williams was a signer of the United States' Articles of Confederation. He was one of the founders of the University of North Carolina. During the American Revolutionary War, Williams was a colonel in the North Carolina militia. In 1777 and 1778, he was a member of the North Carolina House of...
(Granville CountyGranville County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 59,916 people in 20,628 households residing in the county. The population density was 111.6 people per square mile . There were 22,827 housing units at an average density of 42.5 per square mile...
), until April 28, 1778; Thomas Benbury (Chowan CountyChowan County, North Carolina- Law and government :Chowan County is a member of the Albemarle Commission regional council of government-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 14,793 people, 5,580 households, and 4,006 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There...
) elected to replace Williams. - Clerk: John Hunt (Franklin CountyFranklin County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 47,260 people, 17,843 households, and 12,882 families residing in the county. The population density was 96 people per square mile . There were 20,364 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile...
)
Members
- Anson CountyAnson County, North Carolina-See also:*National Register of Historic Places listings in Anson County, North Carolina-External links:*...
: George Davidson - Anson CountyAnson County, North Carolina-See also:*National Register of Historic Places listings in Anson County, North Carolina-External links:*...
: Stephen MillerStephen MillerStephen Miller was an American Republican politician. He was the first Civil War veteran to serve as Minnesota Governor. He was the fourth Governor of Minnesota.-Early years and business entrepreneur:... - Beaufort CountyBeaufort County, North Carolina- Law and government :Beaufort County is a member of the Mid-East Commission regional council of governments.Beaufort County is one of the proposed sites for a Navy outlying landing field. This practice airfield would allow pilots to simulate landings on an aircraft carrier...
: Alderson Allerson, elected county entry taker, seat declared vacant 19 January 1779; Thomas Respress, Jr. elected to replace Allerson, took office 2 February 1779 - Beaufort CountyBeaufort County, North Carolina- Law and government :Beaufort County is a member of the Mid-East Commission regional council of governments.Beaufort County is one of the proposed sites for a Navy outlying landing field. This practice airfield would allow pilots to simulate landings on an aircraft carrier...
: William Brown - Bertie CountyBertie County, North Carolina-External links:**...
: William Jordan, Jr. - Bertie CountyBertie County, North Carolina-External links:**...
: Simon Turner - Bladen CountyBladen County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 32,278 people, 12,897 households, and 8,937 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile . There were 15,316 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
: Thomas Amis, elected to another office, seat declared vacant May 2, 1778; Benjamin Clark elected to replace Amis, took office August 8, 1778 - Bladen CountyBladen County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 32,278 people, 12,897 households, and 8,937 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile . There were 15,316 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
: Samuel Cain - Brunswick CountyBrunswick County, North Carolina-External links:*******....
: Lewis Dupree, took office August 8, 1778 after a special election - Brunswick CountyBrunswick County, North Carolina-External links:*******....
: William Gause, took office August 8, 1778 after a special election - Burke CountyBurke County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 89,148 people, 34,528 households, and 24,342 families residing in the county. The population density was 176 people per square mile . There were 37,427 housing units at an average density of 74 per square mile...
: Ephraim McLaine, elected, but no evidence of service; Charles McLean took office August 13, 1778 - Burke CountyBurke County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 89,148 people, 34,528 households, and 24,342 families residing in the county. The population density was 176 people per square mile . There were 37,427 housing units at an average density of 74 per square mile...
: Thomas Whitson - Bute CountyBute County, North CarolinaBute County is a former county located in the state of North Carolina. It was formed in 1764 from the eastern part of Granville County. It was named for John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1762 to 1763. In 1779 Bute County was divided into Franklin County and...
: Benjamin HawkinsBenjamin HawkinsBenjamin Hawkins was an American planter, statesman, and United States Indian agent . He was a delegate to the Continental Congress and a United States Senator from North Carolina, having grown up among the planter elite... - Bute CountyBute County, North CarolinaBute County is a former county located in the state of North Carolina. It was formed in 1764 from the eastern part of Granville County. It was named for John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1762 to 1763. In 1779 Bute County was divided into Franklin County and...
: Adkin McLemore - Camden CountyCamden County, North Carolina-Schools:There are five schools in Camden County: Grandy Primary School, Camden Intermediate School, Camden Middle School, Camden County High School, and CamTech High School. However one other former school lies in Shiloh. It was a community school for the Shiloh area. The school is now home to a...
: Caleb Grandy, seat vacated because he held another public office; Willis Bright, elected to replace Grandy, took office January 21, 1779. - Camden CountyCamden County, North Carolina-Schools:There are five schools in Camden County: Grandy Primary School, Camden Intermediate School, Camden Middle School, Camden County High School, and CamTech High School. However one other former school lies in Shiloh. It was a community school for the Shiloh area. The school is now home to a...
: John Gray, seat vacated because he held another public office; William Burgess, elected to replace Gray, no evidence of service. - Carteret CountyCarteret County, North CarolinaCarteret County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was 66,469. Its county seat is Beaufort. Most of the county is part of the Crystal Coast....
: John EastonJohn EastonJohn Easton was a political leader in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, devoting decades to public service before eventually becoming Governor of the colony. Born in Hampshire, England, he sailed to New England with his widowed father and older brother, settling in Ipswich... - Carteret CountyCarteret County, North CarolinaCarteret County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was 66,469. Its county seat is Beaufort. Most of the county is part of the Crystal Coast....
: Solomon Shepperd - Caswell CountyCaswell County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 23,501 people, 8,670 households, and 6,398 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile . There were 9,601 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile...
: Peter Farrar - Caswell CountyCaswell County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 23,501 people, 8,670 households, and 6,398 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile . There were 9,601 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile...
: John WilliamsJohn Williams (North Carolina)John Williams was an American leader from Caswell County, North Carolina during the American Revolution.Born in Hanover County, Virginia, he served in the North Carolina House of Commons and state Senate .... - Chatham CountyChatham County, North CarolinaChatham County is a county located in the Piedmont area of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 49,329. Its county seat is Pittsboro.-History:...
: Alexander ClarkAlexander ClarkAlexander Clark was an African-American diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Liberia. He was born in 1826 in Pennsylvania to parents who had been freed from slavery... - Chatham CountyChatham County, North CarolinaChatham County is a county located in the Piedmont area of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 49,329. Its county seat is Pittsboro.-History:...
: James William - Chowan CountyChowan County, North Carolina- Law and government :Chowan County is a member of the Albemarle Commission regional council of government-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 14,793 people, 5,580 households, and 4,006 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There...
: Thomas Benbury - Chowan CountyChowan County, North Carolina- Law and government :Chowan County is a member of the Albemarle Commission regional council of government-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 14,793 people, 5,580 households, and 4,006 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There...
: Jacob Hunter - Craven CountyCraven County, North CarolinaCraven County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The estimated population in 2006 was 94,875. Its county seat is New Bern.Craven County is part of the New Bern, North Carolina, Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
: Nathan BryanNathan BryanNathan Bryan was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina from 1795 to 1798.Bryan was born in Craven County, North Carolina in 1748 and was a member of the North Carolina House of Commons in 1787 and from 1791 to 1794. In 1794, Bryan, a Republican, was elected to the 4th United States Congress and... - Craven CountyCraven County, North CarolinaCraven County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The estimated population in 2006 was 94,875. Its county seat is New Bern.Craven County is part of the New Bern, North Carolina, Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
: John Tillman, resigned April 30, 1778; Abner NashAbner NashAbner Nash was the second Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina between 1781 and 1782, and represented North Carolina in the Continental Congress from 1782 to 1786....
elected to replace Tillman, took office August 14, 1778 - Cumberland CountyCumberland County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 302,963 people, 107,358 households, and 77,619 families residing in the county. The population density was 464 people per square mile . There were 118,425 housing units at an average density of 181 per square mile...
: Peter Mallett - Cumberland CountyCumberland County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 302,963 people, 107,358 households, and 77,619 families residing in the county. The population density was 464 people per square mile . There were 118,425 housing units at an average density of 181 per square mile...
: Robert Rowan - Currituck CountyCurrituck County, North Carolina-National protected areas:*Currituck National Wildlife Refuge*Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 23,547 people, 6,902 households, and 5,204 families residing in the county. The population density was 70 people per square mile . There were...
: William Ferebbe - Currituck CountyCurrituck County, North Carolina-National protected areas:*Currituck National Wildlife Refuge*Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 23,547 people, 6,902 households, and 5,204 families residing in the county. The population density was 70 people per square mile . There were...
: Holowell Williams, elected, but no evidence that he took office - Dobbs CountyDobbs County, North CarolinaDobbs County is a former county located in the state of North Carolina. It was formed in 1758 from Johnston County, though the legislative act that created it did not become effective until April 10, 1759...
: Jesse Cobb - Dobbs CountyDobbs County, North CarolinaDobbs County is a former county located in the state of North Carolina. It was formed in 1758 from Johnston County, though the legislative act that created it did not become effective until April 10, 1759...
: William Fellows - Duplin CountyDuplin County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 49,063 people, 18,267 households, and 13,060 families residing in the county. The population density was 60 people per square mile . There were 20,520 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile...
: Richard ClintonRichard ClintonRichard Selvey Clinton is an English cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and occasional right-arm medium-pace bowler.... - Duplin CountyDuplin County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 49,063 people, 18,267 households, and 13,060 families residing in the county. The population density was 60 people per square mile . There were 20,520 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile...
: Thomas Hicks - Edgecombe CountyEdgecombe County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 55,606 people, 20,392 households, and 14,804 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per square mile . There were 24,002 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile...
: Jonas Johnston, named county entry taker, seat declared vacant April 27, 1778; a new election was held, Johnston was re-elected, and he took office on August 8, 1778 - Edgecombe CountyEdgecombe County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 55,606 people, 20,392 households, and 14,804 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per square mile . There were 24,002 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile...
: Isaac Sessums - Granville CountyGranville County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 59,916 people in 20,628 households residing in the county. The population density was 111.6 people per square mile . There were 22,827 housing units at an average density of 42.5 per square mile...
: John WilliamsJohn Williams (delegate)John Williams was a signer of the United States' Articles of Confederation. He was one of the founders of the University of North Carolina. During the American Revolutionary War, Williams was a colonel in the North Carolina militia. In 1777 and 1778, he was a member of the North Carolina House of...
, resigned April 28, 1778 when elected to Continental Congress,; Thomas Person elected to replace Williams, took office August 8, 1778. - Granville CountyGranville County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 59,916 people in 20,628 households residing in the county. The population density was 111.6 people per square mile . There were 22,827 housing units at an average density of 42.5 per square mile...
: Thorton Yancey - Guilford CountyGuilford County, North CarolinaGuilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, the Census Bureau estimated the county's population to be 491,230. Its seat is Greensboro. Since 1938, an additional county court has been located in High Point, North Carolina, making Guilford one of only a handful...
: James Hunter - Guilford CountyGuilford County, North CarolinaGuilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, the Census Bureau estimated the county's population to be 491,230. Its seat is Greensboro. Since 1938, an additional county court has been located in High Point, North Carolina, making Guilford one of only a handful...
: Robert Lindsay - Halifax CountyHalifax County, North Carolina-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:[[Image:HalifaxCountyCotton.wmg.jpg|left|thumb|A cotton field blooms in Halifax County....
: Egbert Haywood - Halifax CountyHalifax County, North Carolina-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:[[Image:HalifaxCountyCotton.wmg.jpg|left|thumb|A cotton field blooms in Halifax County....
: John Whitaker - Hertford CountyHertford County, North Carolina-Townships:The county is divided into six townships:Ahoskie, Como, Harrellsville, Murfreesboro, St. Johns and Winton.-Towns:*Ahoskie*Cofield*Como*Harrellsville*Murfreesboro*Winton-Demographics:...
: William Baker - Hertford CountyHertford County, North Carolina-Townships:The county is divided into six townships:Ahoskie, Como, Harrellsville, Murfreesboro, St. Johns and Winton.-Towns:*Ahoskie*Cofield*Como*Harrellsville*Murfreesboro*Winton-Demographics:...
: Arthur CottonArthur CottonGeneral Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton KCSI was a British general and irrigation engineer.Cotton devoted his life to the construction of irrigation and navigation canals throughout the British Empire in India, however, his dream was only partially realized, but he is still honored in parts of rural... - Hyde CountyHyde County, North Carolina-National protected areas:* Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge * Cape Hatteras National Seashore * Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge* Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge * Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
: Abraham JonesAbraham JonesAbraham Jones was a footballer who played in the Football League for Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion.-References:... - Hyde CountyHyde County, North Carolina-National protected areas:* Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge * Cape Hatteras National Seashore * Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge* Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge * Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
: Joseph HancockJoseph HancockJoseph William Hancock was an English cricketer who played first class cricket for Derbyshire from 1897 to 1900 and for Scotland in 1906... - Johnston CountyJohnston County, North Carolina-Major highways:* Interstate 40* Interstate 95* U.S. Highway 70* U.S. Highway 301* U.S. Highway 701-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 121,965 people, 46,595 households, and 33,688 families residing in the county. The population density was 154 people per square mile . There were...
: William Bryan - Johnston CountyJohnston County, North Carolina-Major highways:* Interstate 40* Interstate 95* U.S. Highway 70* U.S. Highway 301* U.S. Highway 701-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 121,965 people, 46,595 households, and 33,688 families residing in the county. The population density was 154 people per square mile . There were...
: John Bryan, Jr. - Martin CountyMartin County, North Carolina-Politics:Martin County has tended to vote in line with the rest of the country in presidential elections. In 2008, Barack Obama won the county with 52.2% of the vote. This was very similar to his national figure of 52.91%.-Demographics:...
: Nathan Mayo - Martin CountyMartin County, North Carolina-Politics:Martin County has tended to vote in line with the rest of the country in presidential elections. In 2008, Barack Obama won the county with 52.2% of the vote. This was very similar to his national figure of 52.91%.-Demographics:...
: E. Edward Smithwick - Mecklenburg CountyMecklenburg County, North Carolina-Air:The county's primary commercial aviation airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte.- Intercity rail :With twenty-five freight trains a day, Mecklenburg is a freight railroad transportation center, largely due to its place on the NS main line between Washington and Atlanta...
: Caleb Phifer - Mecklenburg CountyMecklenburg County, North Carolina-Air:The county's primary commercial aviation airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte.- Intercity rail :With twenty-five freight trains a day, Mecklenburg is a freight railroad transportation center, largely due to its place on the NS main line between Washington and Atlanta...
: David Wilson - New Hanover CountyNew Hanover County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 160,307 people, 68,183 households, and 41,591 families residing in the county. The population density was 806 people per square mile . There were 79,616 housing units at an average density of 400 per square mile...
: Timothy BloodworthTimothy BloodworthTimothy Bloodworth was an American teacher and statesman from North Carolina.He was born in North Carolina in 1736 and spent most of his life before the American Revolutionary War as a teacher. In 1776, he began making arms including muskets and bayonets for the Continental Army. In 1778 and... - New Hanover CountyNew Hanover County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 160,307 people, 68,183 households, and 41,591 families residing in the county. The population density was 806 people per square mile . There were 79,616 housing units at an average density of 400 per square mile...
: John DevaneJohn DevaneJohn Devane is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Clonoulty-Rossmore and with the Tipperary senior inter-county team.Devane won a Munster Hurling title with Tipperary in 2009 as a substitute. He was also an unused substitute in the 2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling... - Northampton CountyNorthampton County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 22,086 people, 8,691 households, and 5,953 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile . There were 10,455 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
: Joseph BryanJoseph BryanJoseph Bryan was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was born Savannah, Georgia. He was educated by private tutors and attended Oxford University in England. He traveled in France during the American Revolutionary War... - Northampton CountyNorthampton County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 22,086 people, 8,691 households, and 5,953 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile . There were 10,455 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
: Robert Peebles - Northampton CountyNorthampton County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 22,086 people, 8,691 households, and 5,953 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile . There were 10,455 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
: Robert Nash - Onslow CountyOnslow County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 150,355 people, 48,122 households, and 36,572 families residing in the county. The population density was 196 people per square mile . There were 55,726 housing units at an average density of 73 per square mile...
: Benijah Doty - Onslow CountyOnslow County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 150,355 people, 48,122 households, and 36,572 families residing in the county. The population density was 196 people per square mile . There were 55,726 housing units at an average density of 73 per square mile...
: George Mitchell - Orange CountyOrange County, North CarolinaOrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 133,801. Its county seat is Hillsborough...
: John Butler, named county record taker, seat declared vacant April 27, 1778; Thomas BurkeThomas Burke (governor)Thomas Burke was an American physician, lawyer, and statesman from Hillsborough, North Carolina. He represented North Carolina as a delegate to the Continental Congress and was the third Governor of the state....
elected to replace Butler, took office August 8, resigned August 18 when elected to Continental Congress; Mark Patterson elected to replace Burke, took office January 20, 1779 - Orange CountyOrange County, North CarolinaOrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 133,801. Its county seat is Hillsborough...
: William McCauleyWilliam McCauleyWilliam Lloyd "Jerry" McCauley was the third head coach of the University of Michigan football team. McCauley was born in approximately 1871 and listed his home town as Stanley, New York. He attended preparatory school at Geneva Prep... - Pasquotank CountyPasquotank County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 40,661 people, 13,907 households, and 9,687 families residing in the county. The population density was 154 people per square mile . There were 14,289 housing units at an average density of 63 per square mile...
: Thomas Harvey - Pasquotank CountyPasquotank County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 40,661 people, 13,907 households, and 9,687 families residing in the county. The population density was 154 people per square mile . There were 14,289 housing units at an average density of 63 per square mile...
: Thomas Relfe - Perquimans CountyPerquimans County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 13,453 people, 4,645 households, and 3,376 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 6,043 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile...
: Charles Blount - Perquimans CountyPerquimans County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 13,453 people, 4,645 households, and 3,376 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 6,043 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile...
: John Harvey - Pitt CountyPitt County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 133,798 people, 52,539 households, and 32,258 families residing in the county. The population density was 205 people per square mile . There were 58,408 housing units at an average density of 90 per square mile...
: William Robeson, named county entry taker, seat declared vacant April 27, 1778; John Simpson elected to replace Robeson, took office August 8, elected to Council of State, resigned August 18; James Gorham elected to replace Simpson, took office January 21, 1779 - Pitt CountyPitt County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 133,798 people, 52,539 households, and 32,258 families residing in the county. The population density was 205 people per square mile . There were 58,408 housing units at an average density of 90 per square mile...
: John WilliamsJohn Williams (Pitt County)John Williams was a planter and an American Revolutionary from Pitt County, North Carolina. He was the son of a Welsh immigrant, and served on the county Committee of Correspondence. He represented his county in the North Carolina provisional Assembly of 1777 as well as the state's House of... - Rowan CountyRowan County, North Carolina-Demographics and economics:As of the census of 2010, there were 138,428 people, 53,140 households, and 37,058 families residing in the county. The population density was 270.7 people per square mile . There were 60,211 housing units at an average density of 117.7 per square mile...
: Matthew LockeMatthew Locke (U.S. Congress)Matthew Locke . Father was John Locke and his wife Elizabeth . Elizabeth's maiden name may have been Witingham or Whittingham Elizabeth died August 10, 1760 in Rowan County, North Carolina and was buried at Thyatira Cememtery. Was a U.S... - Rowan CountyRowan County, North Carolina-Demographics and economics:As of the census of 2010, there were 138,428 people, 53,140 households, and 37,058 families residing in the county. The population density was 270.7 people per square mile . There were 60,211 housing units at an average density of 117.7 per square mile...
: Moses Winslow - Surry CountySurry County, North CarolinaSurry County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was 73,673. Its county seat is Dobson.- History :The county was formed in 1771 from Rowan County...
: Matthew Brooks - Surry CountySurry County, North CarolinaSurry County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was 73,673. Its county seat is Dobson.- History :The county was formed in 1771 from Rowan County...
: Frederick MillerFrederick MillerFrederick Edward John Miller was a brewery owner who founded the Miller Brewing Company at the Plank Road Brewery in 1855. He learned the brewing business in Sigmaringen.Miller was born in Germany, and was married to Josephine Miller in Friedrichshafen, Germany on June 7, 1853... - Tryon CountyTryon County, North CarolinaTryon County is a former county which was located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It was formed in 1768 from the part of Mecklenburg County west of the Catawba River, although the legislative act that created it did not become effective until April 10, 1769. Due to inaccurate and delayed...
: William Gilbert, expelled from office February 8, 1779 for fraud - Tryon CountyTryon County, North CarolinaTryon County is a former county which was located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It was formed in 1768 from the part of Mecklenburg County west of the Catawba River, although the legislative act that created it did not become effective until April 10, 1769. Due to inaccurate and delayed...
: Joseph HardinJoseph HardinColonel Joseph Hardin, Sr. Hardin was an Assemblyman for the North Carolina Colony. During the War for Independence, as a member of the militia from Tryon County, Hardin fought the Cherokee allies of Britain along the western frontier... - Tyrrell CountyTyrrell County, North Carolina-Demographics:Tyrrell County was as of 2000 the least populous county in North Carolina.As of the census of 2000, there were 4,149 people, 1,537 households, and 1,055 families residing in the county. The population density was 11 people per square mile . There were 2,032 housing units at an...
: Joshua SwannJoshua SwannJoshua Swann was a member of the North Carolina General Assembly of 1779 from Tyrrell County. Several spellings of the last name include Swain.... - Tyrrell CountyTyrrell County, North Carolina-Demographics:Tyrrell County was as of 2000 the least populous county in North Carolina.As of the census of 2000, there were 4,149 people, 1,537 households, and 1,055 families residing in the county. The population density was 11 people per square mile . There were 2,032 housing units at an...
: Isham Webb, died April 1778; Benjamin SpruillBenjamin SpruillBenjamin Spruill was a member of the North Carolina General Assembly of 1779....
elected to replace Webb, took office August 8, 1778 - Wake CountyWake County, North CarolinaWake County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 900,993 making it North Carolina's second most populated county...
: Lodwick Alford - Wake CountyWake County, North CarolinaWake County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 900,993 making it North Carolina's second most populated county...
: Hardy Sanders - Washington CountyWashington County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 13,723 people, 5,367 households, and 3,907 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile . There were 6,174 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
: Luke Boyer - Washington CountyWashington County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 13,723 people, 5,367 households, and 3,907 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile . There were 6,174 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
: William Cooke, named county clerk of court, seat declared vacant April 27, 1778; Jesse Walton elected to replace Cooke, took office January 19, 1779. - Wilkes CountyWilkes County, North CarolinaWilkes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The 2000 U.S. Census listed the county's population at 65,632; the 2010 U.S. Census listed the population at 69,340...
: Benjamin ClevelandBenjamin ClevelandBenjamin Cleveland was an American pioneer and soldier in North Carolina. He is best remembered for his service as a colonel in the North Carolina militia during the Revolutionary War, and in particular for his role in the American victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780.-Early... - Wilkes CountyWilkes County, North CarolinaWilkes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The 2000 U.S. Census listed the county's population at 65,632; the 2010 U.S. Census listed the population at 69,340...
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- EdentonEdenton, North CarolinaEdenton is a town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,966 at the 2008 census. It is the county seat of Chowan County. Edenton is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. In recent years Edenton has become a popular retirement location and a destination for...
: Joseph HewesJoseph HewesJoseph Hewes was a native of Princeton, New Jersey, where he was born in 1730. Hewes’s parents were part of the Quaker Society of Friends. Immediately after their marriage they moved to New Jersey, which became Joseph Hewes’s home state. Hewes was formally educated at Princeton and after... - HalifaxHalifax, North CarolinaHalifax is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 344 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Halifax County...
: Willie JonesWillie Jones (statesman)Willie Jones was an American planter and statesman from Halifax County, North Carolina. He represented North Carolina as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1780... - HillsboroughHillsborough, North CarolinaHillsborough is a town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,653 at the 2008 census. It is the county seat of Orange County....
: William Courtney - New BernNew Bern, North CarolinaNew Bern is a city in Craven County, North Carolina with a population of 29,524 as of the 2010 census.. It is located at the confluence of the Trent and the Neuse rivers...
: Richard Cogdell - SalisburySalisbury, North CarolinaSalisbury is a city in Rowan County in North Carolina, a state of the United States of America. The population was 33,663 in the 2010 Census . It is the county seat of Rowan County...
: Matthew Troy - WilmingtonWilmington, North CarolinaWilmington is a port city in and is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 106,476 according to the 2010 Census, making it the eighth most populous city in the state of North Carolina...
: William HooperWilliam HooperWilliam Hooper was an American lawyer, politician, and a member of the Continental Congress representing North Carolina from 1774 through 1777...
Leadership
- Speaker: Whitmell HillWhitmell HillWhitmell Hill was an American planter from Martin County, North Carolina. He was a delegate for North Carolina to the Continental Congress from 1778 to 1780....
, until his election to the Continental CongressContinental CongressThe Continental Congress was a convention of delegates called together from the Thirteen Colonies that became the governing body of the United States during the American Revolution....
; Allen JonesAllen Jones (delegate)Allen Jones was an American planter and statesman from Northampton County, North Carolina. During the Revolutionary War he was a Brigadier General in the state militia. He was a delegate for North Carolina to the Continental Congress in 1779 and 1780...
elected to replace Hill - Clerk: John SitgreavesJohn SitgreavesJohn Sitgreaves was a British-born American lawyer and jurist from New Bern, North Carolina. He was a delegate for North Carolina to the Continental Congress in 1785...
Members
- Anson CountyAnson County, North Carolina-See also:*National Register of Historic Places listings in Anson County, North Carolina-External links:*...
: John Childs - Beaufort CountyBeaufort County, North Carolina- Law and government :Beaufort County is a member of the Mid-East Commission regional council of governments.Beaufort County is one of the proposed sites for a Navy outlying landing field. This practice airfield would allow pilots to simulate landings on an aircraft carrier...
: Thomas Respess - Bertie CountyBertie County, North Carolina-External links:**...
: Zedekiah Stone - Bladen CountyBladen County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 32,278 people, 12,897 households, and 8,937 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile . There were 15,316 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
: Thomas OwenThomas OwenThomas Owen was a Welsh Anglican priest and translator of works on agriculture.-Life:Owen was born in Anglesey, Wales in 1749. He studied at Jesus College, Oxford, matriculating on 20 March 1767. He obtained a B.A. degree in 1770. He then transferred to The Queen's College, Oxford, obtaining his... - Brunswick CountyBrunswick County, North Carolina-External links:*******....
: Alexius M. Foster - Burke CountyBurke County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 89,148 people, 34,528 households, and 24,342 families residing in the county. The population density was 176 people per square mile . There were 37,427 housing units at an average density of 74 per square mile...
: Charles McDowell, held another public office, seat declared vacant April 22, 1778 - Bute CountyBute County, North CarolinaBute County is a former county located in the state of North Carolina. It was formed in 1764 from the eastern part of Granville County. It was named for John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1762 to 1763. In 1779 Bute County was divided into Franklin County and...
: Edward Jones - Camden CountyCamden County, North Carolina-Schools:There are five schools in Camden County: Grandy Primary School, Camden Intermediate School, Camden Middle School, Camden County High School, and CamTech High School. However one other former school lies in Shiloh. It was a community school for the Shiloh area. The school is now home to a...
: Joseph JonesJoseph Jones (North Carolina)Joseph Jones was a pioneer, farmer, militiaman, and statesman from Pasquotank County, North Carolina. When North Carolina established a revolutionary government in 1777, he was a member of the state senate. He introduced the bill that led to the creation of Camden County.... - Carteret CountyCarteret County, North CarolinaCarteret County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was 66,469. Its county seat is Beaufort. Most of the county is part of the Crystal Coast....
: William ThompsonWilliam Thompson (North Carolina)William Thompson was the Senator for Carteret County in the North Carolina General Assembly of 1778 and 1779.... - Caswell CountyCaswell County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 23,501 people, 8,670 households, and 6,398 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile . There were 9,601 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile...
: James Saunders - Chatham CountyChatham County, North CarolinaChatham County is a county located in the Piedmont area of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 49,329. Its county seat is Pittsboro.-History:...
: Ambrose Ramsey, held another public office, seat declared vacant April 22, 1778; John Birdsong elected to replace Ramsey, took office August 8, 1778 - Chowan CountyChowan County, North Carolina- Law and government :Chowan County is a member of the Albemarle Commission regional council of government-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 14,793 people, 5,580 households, and 4,006 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There...
: Luke Sumner - Craven CountyCraven County, North CarolinaCraven County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The estimated population in 2006 was 94,875. Its county seat is New Bern.Craven County is part of the New Bern, North Carolina, Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
: James Coor - Cumberland CountyCumberland County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 302,963 people, 107,358 households, and 77,619 families residing in the county. The population density was 464 people per square mile . There were 118,425 housing units at an average density of 181 per square mile...
: Ebenezer Folsome - Currituck CountyCurrituck County, North Carolina-National protected areas:*Currituck National Wildlife Refuge*Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 23,547 people, 6,902 households, and 5,204 families residing in the county. The population density was 70 people per square mile . There were...
: Solomon Perkins - Dobbs CountyDobbs County, North CarolinaDobbs County is a former county located in the state of North Carolina. It was formed in 1758 from Johnston County, though the legislative act that created it did not become effective until April 10, 1759...
: Benjamin Exum - Duplin CountyDuplin County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 49,063 people, 18,267 households, and 13,060 families residing in the county. The population density was 60 people per square mile . There were 20,520 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile...
: James KenanJames KenanJames Kenan was a Revolutionary War military leader. James Kenan was elected Sheriff of Duplin County, North Carolina at age 22. Five members of his family would later become sheriff of Duplin County. While serving as Stamp Master of North Carolina he led a company of volunteers to Wilmington to... - Edgecombe CountyEdgecombe County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 55,606 people, 20,392 households, and 14,804 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per square mile . There were 24,002 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile...
: Elisha Battle - Granville CountyGranville County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 59,916 people in 20,628 households residing in the county. The population density was 111.6 people per square mile . There were 22,827 housing units at an average density of 42.5 per square mile...
: Robert Harris - Guilford CountyGuilford County, North CarolinaGuilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, the Census Bureau estimated the county's population to be 491,230. Its seat is Greensboro. Since 1938, an additional county court has been located in High Point, North Carolina, making Guilford one of only a handful...
: Ralph Gorrell, held office of county entry taker, seat declared vacant April 22, 1778; Alexander MartinAlexander MartinAlexander Martin was the fourth and seventh Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1782 to 1784 and from 1789 to 1792.-Biography:...
elected to replace Gorrell, took office August 12, 1778 - Halifax CountyHalifax County, North Carolina-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:-Demographics:[[Image:HalifaxCountyCotton.wmg.jpg|left|thumb|A cotton field blooms in Halifax County....
: Oroondates Davis - Hertford CountyHertford County, North Carolina-Townships:The county is divided into six townships:Ahoskie, Como, Harrellsville, Murfreesboro, St. Johns and Winton.-Towns:*Ahoskie*Cofield*Como*Harrellsville*Murfreesboro*Winton-Demographics:...
: Robert SumnerRobert SumnerRobert L. Sumner is an American Christian author, Baptist pastor, evangelist and editor of the fundamentalist newspaper called The Biblical Evangelist.-Personal:... - Hyde CountyHyde County, North Carolina-National protected areas:* Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge * Cape Hatteras National Seashore * Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge* Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge * Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
: William Russell - Johnston CountyJohnston County, North Carolina-Major highways:* Interstate 40* Interstate 95* U.S. Highway 70* U.S. Highway 301* U.S. Highway 701-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 121,965 people, 46,595 households, and 33,688 families residing in the county. The population density was 154 people per square mile . There were...
: Needham Bryan, held another public office, seat declared vacant April 22, 1778 - Martin CountyMartin County, North Carolina-Politics:Martin County has tended to vote in line with the rest of the country in presidential elections. In 2008, Barack Obama won the county with 52.2% of the vote. This was very similar to his national figure of 52.91%.-Demographics:...
: Whitmell HillWhitmell HillWhitmell Hill was an American planter from Martin County, North Carolina. He was a delegate for North Carolina to the Continental Congress from 1778 to 1780....
, appointed to Continental Congress, resigned August 12, 1778; Kenneth McKenzie elected to replace Hill, took office January 19, 1779 - Mecklenburg CountyMecklenburg County, North Carolina-Air:The county's primary commercial aviation airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte.- Intercity rail :With twenty-five freight trains a day, Mecklenburg is a freight railroad transportation center, largely due to its place on the NS main line between Washington and Atlanta...
: Robert Irwin - New Hanover CountyNew Hanover County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 160,307 people, 68,183 households, and 41,591 families residing in the county. The population density was 806 people per square mile . There were 79,616 housing units at an average density of 400 per square mile...
: John Ashe, Jr. - Northampton CountyNorthampton County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 22,086 people, 8,691 households, and 5,953 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile . There were 10,455 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
: Allen JonesAllen Jones (delegate)Allen Jones was an American planter and statesman from Northampton County, North Carolina. During the Revolutionary War he was a Brigadier General in the state militia. He was a delegate for North Carolina to the Continental Congress in 1779 and 1780... - Onslow CountyOnslow County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 150,355 people, 48,122 households, and 36,572 families residing in the county. The population density was 196 people per square mile . There were 55,726 housing units at an average density of 73 per square mile...
: Henry Rhodes - Orange CountyOrange County, North CarolinaOrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 133,801. Its county seat is Hillsborough...
: John Kinchen - Pasquotank CountyPasquotank County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 40,661 people, 13,907 households, and 9,687 families residing in the county. The population density was 154 people per square mile . There were 14,289 housing units at an average density of 63 per square mile...
: John Lowrie - Perquimans CountyPerquimans County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 13,453 people, 4,645 households, and 3,376 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 6,043 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile...
: John Eason, held office of county entry taker, seat declared vacant April 15, 1778; Thomas Harvey elected to replace Eason, took office January 20, 1779 - Pitt CountyPitt County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 133,798 people, 52,539 households, and 32,258 families residing in the county. The population density was 205 people per square mile . There were 58,408 housing units at an average density of 90 per square mile...
: Robert Salter - Rowan CountyRowan County, North Carolina-Demographics and economics:As of the census of 2010, there were 138,428 people, 53,140 households, and 37,058 families residing in the county. The population density was 270.7 people per square mile . There were 60,211 housing units at an average density of 117.7 per square mile...
: Griffith RutherfordGriffith RutherfordGriffith Rutherford was an officer in the American Revolutionary War, a political leader in North Carolina, and an important figure in the early history of the Southwest Territory and the state of Tennessee.... - Surry CountySurry County, North CarolinaSurry County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was 73,673. Its county seat is Dobson.- History :The county was formed in 1771 from Rowan County...
: William Sheppard - Tryon CountyTryon County, North CarolinaTryon County is a former county which was located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It was formed in 1768 from the part of Mecklenburg County west of the Catawba River, although the legislative act that created it did not become effective until April 10, 1769. Due to inaccurate and delayed...
: William Graham - Tyrrell CountyTyrrell County, North Carolina-Demographics:Tyrrell County was as of 2000 the least populous county in North Carolina.As of the census of 2000, there were 4,149 people, 1,537 households, and 1,055 families residing in the county. The population density was 11 people per square mile . There were 2,032 housing units at an...
: Jeremiah Frazier - Wake CountyWake County, North CarolinaWake County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 900,993 making it North Carolina's second most populated county...
: Michael Rogers - Washington CountyWashington County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 13,723 people, 5,367 households, and 3,907 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile . There were 6,174 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
: Charles Robertson - Wilkes CountyWilkes County, North CarolinaWilkes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The 2000 U.S. Census listed the county's population at 65,632; the 2010 U.S. Census listed the population at 69,340...
: John BrownJohn Brown (North Carolina)John Brown was a teacher, farmer, and statesman from Wilkes County, North Carolina. He was a Captain of militia during the Revolutionary War, served as one of the state Treasurers , and served in the North Carolina state legislature .-Background and family :John Brown was born in County...