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Author of "Blackbeard, a Comedy," 1824, an early drama on North Carolina, & other works. Member of Congress. Grave 160 yds. N.W.

Signer of the Federal Constitution, member of Congress, historian. Home was 4 blocks S.E.

Member of provincial congresses, 1775-1776; lieutenant colonel of militia in Revolution; Congressman, 1795-99. Grave is 7 miles S.E.

Home of William Hardy Murfree, member of U.S. Congress, 1813-1817; N.C. House, 1805 & 1812; presidential elector, 1812. House stands 1 block N.

Governor, 1808-10; U.S. Senator; Congressman. "Hope," his home, stands 4 miles northwest.