Burwell family slave, bought freedom, 1855. Dressmaker & friend to Mary Todd Lincoln. Published her memoir, 1868. Lived here, 1830s.
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George Washington's last overnight stop in N.C., June 3, 1791, was at the home of Dudley Gatewood, which stood 1 mi. N.E.
President Washington spent the night, Apr. 19, 1791, at Shadrack Allen's Inn, which was 7 mi. E.
President Washington was a visitor in the town of Halifax, on April 16-17, 1791.
President Washington spent the night, April 18, 1791, in the town of Tarboro.
Former slave. Freedom fighter; Union recruiter and spy; legislator. Led a delegation that met President Lincoln, 1864. Lived one block east.
President Washington, on April 27, 1791, was a guest at the home of William Gause, Jr., which stood four miles south.
President Washington was a guest Apr. 24-25, 1791, at the Quince home which stood 2 blocks W.
President Washington visited in the Stanly home two nights, April 20-21, 1791.
President Washington spent the night Apr. 23, 1791 at Sage's Inn, which stood 200 yds. E.