George Parker George Parker died of grip at his home near Alfred, May 28, 1902. He was born in bondage near Murfreesboro, N. C. Slavery kept few records and the date is not known, but at his death he was probably not far from the allotted age of man. He was sold once. In 1863, … Continue reading The Obituary of George Parker
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Sunday’s Obituary: Nancy Teater White
Nancy Teater White survived her husband, Samuel S. White, by two and a half years. This generous soul could well have spent her widow years with the sons who lived in Independence and neighboring Whitesville. But she died in Alfred, a nearby town and home to Alfred University. Her daughter, Serena White Sayles, lived … Continue reading Sunday’s Obituary: Nancy Teater White
Follow Friday: Historic Map Works
One of the all-time best inventions of the human mind, in my humble opinion, is the map. Whether ink to paper or pixels to screen, maps represent reality as seen from the cartographer's point of view. Beyond the accurate recording of topography and societal infrastructure, map makers convey all sorts of information, depending on who … Continue reading Follow Friday: Historic Map Works
Shoots, Roots, and Leaves 