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Luke White (d. 1796) was a resident of Bertie County. In 1778 he signed two oaths in both Bertie and Chowan counties swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten… Read More

Margaret Baxter White (née Cowell) was born on March 10, 1868, in Shawboro, North Carolina. White was a widow in Currituck County when she appealed to draft officials and politicians to garner an exemption from service for her son Ross L. White.… Read More

Mary Sophia White (née Logan) was born February 24, 1896 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. White attended Shaw University and married dentist James A. White around… Read More

Melvin Lucien White was born on June 8, 1857, in Kentucky. White came to North Carolina in 1882, where he served as a school teacher for 45 years. He was well known as a prolific editorial contributor to state newspapers, publishing his thoughts… Read More

Mordecai White (d. 1779) was a resident of Bertie County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

Mordeka White was a resident of Bertie County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

Pattie Olive Vaughn White (née Harbour) was born on March 25, 1845, in Virginia. White was a farm owner in Alamance County, North Carolina. She was married to Benjamin Franklin White. She died in Alamance County on September 14, 1929.

Ross L. White was born on September 15, 1890, in Seagull, North Carolina. White was a farmer and stock raiser when the United States rolled out a draft program to fight World War I. Subsequently, White was pulled into the service in September… Read More

Sarah Rebecca White (née Layden) was born on September 14, 1877, in North Carolina. She married Robert Timothy White on February 1, 1895. During World War I, she served as chairman of women's work in the War Savings Stamp campaign for Perquimans… Read More

Silas White (d. 1797) was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence. 

Thomas White (d. 1787) was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence. Later… Read More

Thomas White (d. 1802) was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

Walter Francis White was born on July 1, 1893, in Atlanta, Georgia. White was a civil rights activist and longtime employee of the N.A.A.C.P. He died in New York City on March 21, 1955.

William White (d. c1795) was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

William White was a resident of Perquimans Precinct in the early 18th century. First appearing in colonial court records in 1698, in 1705 he served on a jury that considered an indentured American Indian man named Alexander's freedom suit against… Read More

William Leander White born in McDowell County, North Carolina, on October 30, 1875. White was a farmer and lifelong resident of McDowell. He died in Old Fort (McDowell County) on September 28, 1956.

Robert Whitehall 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… Read More

Clifford Alexander Whitehead was born in Halifax County, North Carolina on April 29, 1872. Whitehead was a dentist who lived in Tarboro (Edgecombe County) and Scotland Neck (Halifax County). He died in Rocky Mount (Nash County) on February 3,… Read More

Henry Harvey Whitehead was born on February 18, 1894, in Chatham County, North Carolina. Whitehead was a farmer in Pittsboro, North Carolina, when he registered for the draft (World War I) in June 1917. He was inducted into the service in October… Read More

Zollicoffer Wiley Whitehead was born on April 15, 1862, in Kenansville, North Carolina. Whitehead was a journalist and editor. During the course of his career, he wrote for the Greensboro Patriot, Fayetteville Observer, Southern Lumber… Read More

Henry Purefoy Whitehurst was born on December 7, 1887, in New Bern, North Carolina. Whitehurst was an attorney in New Bern. He died there on June 18, 1965.

Matthew Whiteman (d. c1811) was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.… Read More

Alfred P. Whitener was born on May 14, 1867, in Catawba County, North Carolina. Whitener was a businessman in Hickory, North Carolina, who variously engaged in hospitality, real estate, and furniture sales. He died in Hickory on December 27, 1931… Read More

Joseph Calvery Whiteside was born in Rutherfordton County, North Carolina, in 1849. Whiteside was a physician. He died in Newton (Catawba County), North Carolina, on January 11, 1927.

John Brisco Whitesides was born in North Carolina on March 16, 1889. Whitesides was a farmer in Broad River Township (McDowell County). He died in McDowell County on September 3, 1919.

Macon Whitfield (d. 1814) was a resident of Bertie County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.… Read More

George Whitley was a resident of colonial Johnston County. In an undated petition, he joined others in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs to appoint another justice to serve their section of the county.

Thomas Whitley was a resident of colonial Johnston County. In an undated petition, he joined others in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs to appoint another justice to serve their section of the county.

William Whitley was born in Wayne County, North Carolina on December 22, 1872. Whitley was a car cleaner for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad and registered for the draft for World War I service on September… Read More

Shelton Ollie Whitman was born on January 26, 1889, in Salisbury, North Carolina. Whitman was a textile mill worker who was president of a labor union in Landis, North Carolina. He died in Salisbury on June 25, 1969.

Thomas Whitmell (1713-1788) was a Bertie County merchant, officeholder, and legislator. In 1736, the colonial Assembly appointed Whitmell and others to serve as commissioners of Indian affairs. He represented Bertie County in the colonial… Read More

Edward Whitmore (circa 1694-1761) was a British army officer who rose to the rank of major-general during the Seven Years' War. He played a prominent role in the capture of Louisbourg in 1758 and served as governor of Cape Breton and the Island… Read More

Joseph Newton Whitner was born near Pendleton, South Carolina on April 11, 1799. A lawyer, he served in the South Carolina State Senate for several terms in the 1820's and 1830's. He died in Anderson County, South Carolina on March 31, 1864.

Thomas Whitson was born in Stafford County, Virginia in 1732. A resident of Rowan County, North Carolina, he served a the local sheriff prior to the American Revolution. He served a captain in the Burke and Rowan County Regiments of the North… Read More

William Roberts Whitson was born in Asheville (Buncombe County), North Carolina on June 29, 1853. Whitson was an attorney in Asheville. He died in Asheville on April 21, 1929.

Matthew Whitwell (circa 1720-1789) was a British navy officer who commanded the ship Triton from 1749 to 1755.

 

Jeames Wiat 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.

Matthew Wiggans (d. 1820) was a free person of color who was a resident of Bertie County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten… Read More

Blake Baker Wiggins (d. 1808) was a resident of Martin County who helped provision the patriot militia and served as a magistrate and registrar. In 1777 he heard the deposition of… Read More

Willis Wiggins was a resident of Chowan and later Gates County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence… Read More

Nathan Gaston Wiggs was born on January 6, 1865, in Johnston County, North Carolina. Wiggs was justice of the peace in Johnston County for many years. He died in Pine Level (Johnston County) on March 7, 1933.

George Brinton Wilcox was born on September 23, 1863 in Addison, New York. Wilcox was a career army officer. In 1897, he rode with Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders and took part in the charge up San Juan Hill. In November 1918, he commanded a… Read More

James E. Wilcox was born on August 25, 1876, in Weeksville, North Carolina. Wilcox was convicted of murdering Nell Cropsey, his sweetheart, in 1902. He was pardoned by Governor Thomas W. Bickett in 1918, having served only half of his prison… Read More

Charles Wilder (d. c1786) was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 after initially refusing, he ultimately signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might… Read More

Joab Wilder 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.

Benjamin Wilkerson was a resident of colonial Johnston County. In an undated petition, he joined others in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs to appoint another justice to serve their section of the county.

Charles Wilkerson was a resident of colonial Johnston County. In an undated petition, he joined others in asking royal governor Arthur Dobbs to appoint another justice to serve their section of the county.

Anthony Wilkins (d. c1781) was a resident of Chowan County. In 1778 he signed an oath swearing his allegiance to the State of North Carolina and promised to report any treasonous conspiracies that might threaten North Carolina's independence.

George Wilson Wilkins was born in Tennessee on May 11, 1876. Wilkins was a farmer in Rockford Township, Surry County, who lost "most everything" in the July 1916 flood. He died in Winston-Salem (Forsyth County) on January 4, 1958.

Howard Wilkins was born in Dunn, North Carolina, on June 23, 1893. Wilkins was a teacher in Harnett County for many years. He died there on May 2, 1934.