Names

Alexander Macauley (died 1766) was an Ireland-born politician, ecclesiastical lawyer, and King's Counsel who authored influential political treatises. His last name may also be found spelled as "MacAulay" or "McAuley" or some other variation thereof. He was a friend of colonial governor Arthur Dobbs.

John Maccubbin was a resident of colonial Salisbury. Around 1763, William Strother and Oliver Wallace were accused of horse stealing, found guilty, and sentenced to death. In an undated petition, Maccubbin joined others from the Salisbury District in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs to reprieve both men.

John MacDowell (1717-1763) was an ordained Anglican minister who served congregations at St. James Parish, Wilmington (1754-1757) and St. James and St. Philips, Brunswick (1758). In 1758, he assumed the rectorate of St. Philips, and in 1762, he was named a missionary for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.

Francis Macilwean was one of the original trustees of Kinston, NC along with future governor Richard Caswell. In July 1777 he tendered a letter from Caswell to New Bern regarding William Brimage, a prominent co-conspirator in the Gourd Patch Affair who was attempting to escape the state.

Joseph Jenkins Mackay, Jr. was born on February 11, 1891, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Mackay served as executive secretary to Governor Locke Craig. During World War I, Mackay served as the director of military enrollment for the state of North Carolina before being transferred to Washington, D.C., for an assignment with the provost marshal general's office. In 1918, Mackay served overseas with the judge advocate general staff and the postal service. He returned to the United States in April 1919 and was honorably discharged shortly thereafter. Mackay died in Asheville on October 8, 1925.

William MacKenzie served as captain of militia troops in New Hanover County around 1755.

William Mackey was a resident of colonial North Carolina who operated Mackey's Ferry over the Albemarle Sound. In 1755, he joined other merchants, traders, and planters in petitioning the Board of Trade for relief on trade restrictions.

William Mackie was a resident of colonial Currituck County. In an undated petition, he joined other Currituck County magistrates in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs for relief from the "Emcumbrancys" of having the registers office located outside the county and at so great a distance from them.

A. Maclaine as a resident of colonial North Carolina. In a petition, he joined others in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs for aid in controlling an outbreak of disease that was then decimating cattle, threatening both beef and leather production.

Angus Dhu MacLean was born on July 12, 1877, in Maxton, North Carolina. MacLean was a lawyer and legislator. He was the law partner of United States Congressman John H. Small, in Washington, North Carolina. MacLean died in Raleigh on September 1, 1937.

James Macnatt, Jr., was a resident of colonial Johnston County. In an undated petition, he joined other members of the Johnston County militia in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs to commission new captains for their unit.

James Macnatt, Sr., was a resident of colonial Johnston County. In an undated petition, he joined other members of the Johnston County militia in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs to commission new captains for their unit.

John Macnatt was a resident of colonial Johnston County. In an undated petition, he joined other members of the Johnston County militia in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs to commission new captains for their unit.

Augustus Canfield Macomb was born on October 17, 1854 in Detroit, Michigan. Macomb was a career army officer who served during the Spanish American War and World War I. During World War I, he was for a time commander of Camp Greene outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. Macomb died in Washington, D.C. on January 2, 1932.

Francis Atherton Macon was born on March 18, 1872, in North Carolina. Macon, a dentist by training, held the rank of major general and oversaw the pay department of the North Carolina National Guard during the World War I era. He died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 20, 1927.

Hugh MacRae was born on March 30, 1865, in Carbonton, North Carolina. MacRae was a prominent businessman in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was also influential in the establishment of several immigrant colonies in the eastern part of the state and was a prominent figure in the white supremacy campaign in North Carolina. MacRae died in Wilmington on October 20, 1951.

Thomas Ferrall Maguire, Jr. was born on March 13, 1895, in Raleigh, North Carolina. During World War I, Maguire was a cashier at the Farmers Bank in Greenville, North Carolina. He died in Raleigh on April 17, 1939.

Thomas Major (1720-1799) was a well known engraver in Great Britain who worked for various members of the nobility. He engraved four portraits of Earl Granville and later became chief engraver of the seals to the Crown. 

James "Jimmy" Ellis Malone, Jr., was born on June 17, 1895, in Louisburg, North Carolina. During World War I, Malone served as the enrolling clerk for the administration of the draft in North Carolina. In June 1918, he resigned his position as enrolling clerk to accept an assignment with the Spruce Production Division of the U. S. Army. He died on April 20, 1962, in Salisbury (Rowan County). For much of his life, he was an attorney in Louisburg.

Addison Goodloe Mangum was born on January 17, 1867, in Orange County, North Carolina. A lawyer by training, Mangum served in the North Carolina General Assembly in 1907, 1908, and 1919. He was a senior partner of the Gastonia-based law office of Mangum & Woltz and later served on the board of trustees for the University of North Carolina. He died in Gastonia on May 6, 1930.

Alvis Beam Mangum was born on November 24, 1894, in Rougemont, North Carolina. Mangum was a machinist for, and later superintendent of, the Sellers Hosiery Mills in Burlington, North Carolina. He died in Burlington on September 21, 1977.

Cleveland Charles Mangum was born on October 22, 1883, in Durham, North Carolina. Mangum served as chairman and president of the Pilot Cotton Mills Union in Raleigh, North Carolina. He died in Cary, North Carolina on August 25, 1953.

James Wilson Mangum was born on November 30, 1861, in Durham County, North Carolina. Mangum was a farmer and carpenter. He died in Durham on October 25, 1934.

Samuel Newton Mangum was born on March 12, 1901, in Durham County, North Carolina. Mangum was a private in the Durham Machine Gun Company, a national guard unit. In July 1920, he deployed with his company to Alamance County on orders from the governor to protect three wrongfully accused Black men from a lynch mob. By profession, he was a roofer with a building contractor. Mangum died in Duval County, Florida on January 13, 1975.

Clement Manly was born on February 15, 1853, in New Bern, North Carolina. Manly was an attorney who practiced law with Furnifold M. Simmons in New Bern until relocating to Winston-Salem in 1890 where he practiced with future governor Robert B. Glenn. He died in Winston-Salem on November 26, 1928.

John Mann was a resident of North Carolina local to the area near Roanoke Island and New Inlet on the Outer Banks. He captured William Brimage, a prominent co-conspirator in the Gourd Patch Affair who was attempting to flee the state and brought him to Edenton to face charges.

Julian Smith Mann was born in Middletown (Hyde County), North Carolina, on August 15, 1863. Mann was an attorney, a farmer, and a legislator who served as superintendent of state prisons from 1904 to 1916. He died in Raleigh on March 26, 1946.

Samuel Spencer Mann was born on April 3, 1867, in Hyde County, North Carolina. Mann was a clerk for the Hyde County court, the secretary of the Rivers and Harbors Commission, and a state senator. He died in Hyde County on September 10, 1940.

James Smith Manning was born on June 11, 1859, in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Manning served as city attorney for Durham (1886-1887), state legislator from Durham County, justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court (1909-1911), and state attorney general (1917 to 1925). He died in Raleigh on July 28, 1938.

William Harvey Manning was born on December 4, 1894, in Bethel, North Carolina. Manning was a farmer in the Bethel community of Pitt County when he registered for the draft (World War I) in June 1917. He died in Rocky Mount (Nash County) on October 15, 1950.

Thomas M. Manous was born on June 21, 1883, in Anson County, North Carolina. Manous was a police officer and later jailer in Stanly County, North Carolina. In September 1919, he and other law enforcement officers attempted to turn back an angry protest at the gates of the Wiscassett Mills. Manous died in Morganton, North Carolina on November 4, 1928.

Peyton Conway March was born on December 27, 1864, in Easton, Pennsylvania. March was a West Point graduate and career military officer. During World War I, he served as acting Army Chief of Staff (March to May 1918) before being appointed as Army Chief of Staff (May 19, 1918 to June 30, 1921). March died on April 13, 1955.

Kedar Marchant was a resident of colonial Currituck County. In an undated petition, he joined other Currituck County magistrates in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs for relief from the "Emcumbrancys" of having the registers office located outside the county and at so great a distance from them.

William Clyburn Marsh was born on August 14, 1884, in North Carolina. Marsh was a farm laborer in Monroe, North Carolina, who served with the 113th Field Artillery during World War I. He died in Hopkins, South Carolina, on January 7, 1946.

Stuart Bradford Marshall was born on February 1, 1875, in Washington, Pennsylvania. Marshall was general superintendent of the Tallassee Power Company in Badin, North Carolina, from 1916 to 1918 (approximately).

Thomas Riley Marshall was born in Indiana on March 14, 1854. He served as the 28th Vice President during the administration of Woodrow Wilson, from 1913 to 1921. Marshall died in Washington, D.C., on June 1, 1925.

William Furnifold Marshall was born March 30, 1861, in Franklin County, North Carolina. Marshall was a prominent newspaperman and publisher. In the fall of 1917, during World War I, he served as director of military enrollment. Marshall died in Raleigh on October 14, 1943.

Franklin Henry Martin was born on July 13, 1857, in Ixonia, Wisconsin. Martin was an influential physician, editor, and longtime Chicago resident. During World War I, he was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson to served as a member of the advisory commission for the Council of National Defense. He died in Tuscon, Arizona, on March 7, 1935.

George Martin was a resident in colonial Halifax District. He was brought to trial for, and was ultimately acquitted of, causing the death of Sugar Jones.