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ASSEMBLY 
 
 SKETCH BOOK, 
 
 SESSION 1883. 
 
 NORTH CAROLINA. 
 
 BY 
 
 J. S. TOMLINSON. 
 
 vox-.xj:m:h: s. 
 
 RALEIGH, N. C. : 
 Edwards, Broughton & Co., Steam Printers and Binders. 
 1883. 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 The reader will find that the sketches in this little volume 
 are arranged numerically by districts for the Senate and 
 alphabetically by counties for the House of Representa- 
 tives. The subject matter was prapared for the printer in 
 such haste, in less than one Aveek, that there ma\- be some 
 errors ; I have, however, endeavored to get correct data 
 and state nothing but facts. 
 
 J. S. T. 
 
 Raleigh, A'. C, March id, 1883. 
 
ASSEMBLY 
 
 SKETCH-BOOK. 
 
 SESSION 188 3. 
 
 SENATE. 
 
 First District. 
 
 JAMES MONROE WOODHOUSE, 
 
 POPLAR BRANCH, CURRITUCK COUNTY, N. C, 
 
 Was born in Currituck county on the 14th day of Decem- 
 ber, 1835, and is forty-eight years old. He received a com- 
 mon school education, studied no profession, and is a farmer 
 by occupation. In 1867 he was appointed a justice of the 
 peace for his county, and has held that position ever since. 
 In 1861 he was commissioned Colonel of the militia of Cur- 
 rituc^v county, and after the fall of Roanoke Island in 1862, 
 was for some time in active service with his command. 
 After the war, returned to his duties on the farm and was 
 successful. In 1868, was elected county commissioner. Was 
 elected by the Democratic party as a member of the House 
 of Representatives in the years of 1870-'72, 1874 and again 
 in 1878. Was never beaten, and having a deep seat in the 
 affections of his people he can't be beat. In 1859, the Col- 
 onel was united in matrimony with Miss Sarah M. Gallop, 
 of his own county, and has six children living. He is one 
 of the most popular men in his county, and the man has 
 yet to come who can carr}^ a larger vote than he can. As a 
 representative of his people, he is ever watchful of their 
 interests. Courteous, manly, dignified in his manners, and 
 to his friends true, tried and c onfiding — to every one liberal 
 to a fault — he is well known and liked by all who know 
 him. He was a member in the House in 1879 and in the 
 Senate in 1881, and his people still recognizing his worth 
 returned him to the present Senate. His wife died March 
 26th, 1881. Fle serves on committee of Finance and is 
 chairman of committee on Salaries and Fees and joint com- 
 mittee on Fish Interest. 
 
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 W. W. SPEIGHT, 
 
 SUNBURRY, GATES COUNTY, N. C, 
 
 Son of John W. Speight, and was born in Gates county 
 Jul}' 27, 1831. Educated at common schools. Married 
 Miss Rebecca, daughter of Henry Hofier, June 28th, 1857, 
 and has seven children living and one dead. Was in the 
 war about three years, Company C, 52d N. C. Infantry, Hill's 
 Corps. Was captured at Farmville, April 6th, 1865. Was 
 elected on the Repuplican ticket over the former Senator, 
 W. H. Manning, by 193 votes. Committees: Propositions 
 and Grievances and Public Printing. 
 
 Second District. 
 
 WILLIAM WEYMOUTH THOMAS CAHO. 
 
 STONEWALL, PAMLICO COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born in Prince George county, Maryland, July 31st, 1847. 
 He represents the Second Senatorial District, composed of 
 the counties of Beaufort, Dare, Hyde, Martin, Pamlico, Tyr- 
 rell and Washington. Was elected by a majority of 527, 
 leading his ticket, Democratic in politics, and twice elected 
 to fill this position ; the first time, in 1876, then leading his 
 ticket by several hundred votes ; has been Chairman of the 
 County Democratic Executive Committee for eight years, 
 and also member of the Congressional Executive Committee 
 for several years ; has held the office of Coroner in his 
 county several times; was educated in a common school; 
 twice married, first to Miss Fannie Augusta Hogan, of 
 Thomasville, Davidson county, N, C, by whom he has one 
 child — a daughter — now living, just eleven years old. 
 Married the second time to Miss Apple F. Reddett, of Beau- 
 fort county, N. C. Served in war of the States in company 
 " C," 68th Regiment, N. C. Troops. Obtained license to 
 practice law in Jurie,1878. Chairman of the Senate branch 
 of the Joint Select Committee on Redistricting the State, 
 and served on the Judiciary Committee, the Committee on 
 Privileges and Elections and on Military Affairs. 
 
 Mr. Caho is a gentleman of pleasant addrpss, and good 
 practical common sense, and the best of all, he knows how 
 to properly use his fund of knowledge. He is editor and 
 proprietor of the Pamlico Enterprise, and a faithful Demo- 
 crat, and did much in Eastern Carolina towards holding the 
 party together, and is making an efficient and valuable 
 member. 
 
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 THEODOUE W. POOLE, 
 
 WILLIAMSTON, MARTIN COUNTY, N. C, 
 
 Is one of the two Representatives of the second Senatorial 
 District, (composed of the counties of Martin, Beaufort, 
 Washington, Tyrrell, Pamlico, Hyde and Dare) was born on 
 the 22nd day of November, 1844. His father was the Rev. 
 William G. Poole, of the Methodist Protestant church. He 
 was educated in the city of Baltimore. When the war be- 
 tween the North and South commenced he was living in 
 Elizabeth City, N. C, and on the 4th of May, 1861, volun- 
 teered in Martin's company which was placed in the 17th 
 N. C. regiment, and ordered to Oregon Inlet. Remained a 
 short time at Oregon Inlet, then was traosfered to the 8th 
 N. C. Regiment commanded by Col. Shaw of Currituck co., 
 which was stationed at Roanoke Island. Was captured at 
 Roanoke Island by General Burnside, and placed on parole. 
 After being exchanged he joined the Second N. C. Battalion 
 (Col. Green's) and was stationed at Drury Bluff near Rich- 
 mond. In the latter part of 1862, was transfered to Com- 
 pany C, First Maryland Calvary commanded by Col. Brown. 
 The First Maryland Calvary was in Gen J. E. B.v. Stewart's 
 command, and operated with Lee and Jackson in Virginia. 
 Was engaged in the battles of Winchester, Sharpsburg, 
 Fredericksburg, Brandy Station, Manassa, Trevillian Sta- 
 tion, Gettysburg and in fact all the general engagements in 
 Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania between Lee's army 
 and the army of the Potomac. Was captured at Chambers- 
 burg, Pa., when that place was destroyed by the Confed- 
 erates, and taken to Camp Chase near Columbus, Ohio, and 
 kept in the military prison, until a short time before the sur= 
 render of Lee at Appomattox, was released on parole. 
 
 In 1867, went West, and settled at Omaha, Nebraska, 
 then crossed the plains and settled at Cheyenne— a new 
 town then just started at the foot of the Rocky Mountains 
 in Wyoming Territory— on the Union Pacific Railroad. 
 Was one of the first settlers of Cheyenne. In ■ 1868, was 
 elected a member of the City Council of Cheyenne by the 
 
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 Democratic party by a handsome majority. In 1869, was 
 elected Senator in the "Wyoming Legislature by the Dem- 
 ocratic Party. Came back to North Carolina on Jan. 1st, 
 1870, and married Susan E Staton, daughter of McGilvery 
 M. Staton on the 1st of February, 1870. After being mar- 
 ried, traveled extensively through the Northern and Wes- 
 tern states. Lived three years in Nebraska, Wyoming and 
 Utah, during which time traveled extensively through the 
 Rocky Mountains. In 1873, removed to Denver, Colorado, 
 where he engaged in the Real Es^^ate business. In 1876, re- 
 turned to his old home in North Carolina, satisfied of the 
 fact that there is no better place than the good "Old North 
 State." 
 
 Has two children, both girls, one 9, and the other 11 
 years old. He is in politics — a red hot democrat. Was 
 elected to the present Senate over a Liberal by a majority of 
 500 in a district that heretofore has been very close. On 
 the committees of Internal Improvements, Finance, Claims, 
 and Public Buildings and Grounds. 
 
 He is now a Druggist by occupation. He has made an 
 active and energetic member, and his strong efforts in be- 
 half of every worthy measure have been earnest and un- 
 ceasing. 
 
 Tliird District. 
 
 GEORGE ALLEM MEBANE, 
 
 WINDSOR, BERTIE COUNTY, N. 0. 
 
 He was ushered into existence on that national and pa- 
 triotic day, July 4th, 1850, at Hermitage, in Bertie county. 
 He is son of Alien Mebane. Was educated at the common 
 schools of Pennsylvania. Was elected Senator in 1876, 
 was census enumerator in 1880, and re-elected to the pres- 
 ent Senate by a Republican majority of 1,200. Married 
 Miss Jennie Mills Saaderlin, daughter of Robert Sanderlin, 
 February 11th, 1877, and has three children. Served in the 
 war as waiter in Company A, 85th New York Regiment of 
 Yclunteers. Serves on committees of Education and Cor- 
 
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 pcratioDS. For the past two years he has been connected 
 with the Carolina Enterprise, as one of its editors. 
 
 Foui'tli District. 
 
 J. J. GOODWIN, 
 
 HALIFAX, X. C. 
 
 ^Ir. Goodwin is an " out and out " RepubMcan, and comes 
 from an "out and out'' Republican county, where his 
 party has been in power ever since the war. He is a very 
 careful and attentive member, and while he watches closely 
 the good of his party, he does not forget the general good of 
 the State. But to Mr. Goodwin's credit v^'e will say that 
 he is a man of independence, and has several times dur- 
 ing this session " put his foot on " measures that other 
 members less inclined to " tote fair " advocated in strong 
 terms. 
 
 Fiftii District. 
 
 EOBEET R, GRAY. 
 
 TARBORO, EDGECOMBE COUXTY, ^'. C. 
 
 Born on the Poke Island farm in Edgecombe countv, 
 May 28th, 1851 Son of Sandy and Bythia Battle. Re- 
 ceived his education to some extent by attending night 
 schools. Entered St. Augustine Normal School, at Raleigh, 
 in 1872, but not having the funds to complete a thorough 
 course left school in 1874. He taught school from 1873 to 
 1877= Farmed in 1S7S, but failing to find this profitable 
 resumed teaching. Clerked in mercantile business at Kill- 
 Ciuick in 1S30. Married Katie Smith, daughter of Edmond 
 Folks, Dec. 7th, 1881. Elected by oOo Republican majority, 
 Serves on committees : Salaries and Claims. His present 
 occupation is that of a farmer. 
 
 Sixth District. 
 
 JOHN KING, 
 
 FALKLAXD. PITT COUXTY, X. C. 
 
 Born in the county of Pitt in the year 1830 ; son of John 
 King, and was educated at a neighborhood school ; married 
 and has seven children living, five boys and two girls ; was 
 
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 a Justice of the Peace before the war, hence was on the 
 bench when the old County Court system was in vogue. 
 Held the position of Overseer of the State Grange, 1881-'2, 
 and at one time was Assessor of Tax in Kind. 
 
 Politics — Whig before the war, Democrat since; was 
 elected to the House of Representatives by a majority of 
 311 votes. Was raised to the plow and clerking in a dry 
 goods store ; has steadily followed farming, and at intervals 
 engaged in merchandise, and has succeeded well at both. 
 Is member of the following committees: Banks and Currency, 
 Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute, Engrossed Bills, and joint 
 committee on Fish Interest. 
 
 Seyenth District. 
 
 JAMES S. BATTLE. 
 
 ROCKY MOUNT, NASH COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born May 30th, 1846, at Tarboro. Edgecombe county, N. 
 C; son of William S. Battle; educated at the University of 
 North Carolina, at Chapel Hill. Mr. Battle, though quite 
 young, has held prominent prositions before. He is a Dem- 
 ocrat, true blue. In 1876 he was a delegate to the National 
 Democratic Convention which convened at St. Louis, and 
 in 1881, he represented the 7th Senatorial District, the same 
 position which he occupies now with his colleague, Mr. 
 Farmer. He married Miss Johnnie Soinerville, October 
 28th, 1868, (daughter of J. B. Somerville,) and is the father 
 of five children. He is a gentleman of fine abilities and 
 one of the handsomest men in that body. He enlisted in 
 company G, 3d North Carolina Cavalry. Was soon pro- 
 moted and served on the staff of Gen. W. R. Cox, as Aid-de- 
 Camp, and was paroled at Appomattox C. H., he having 
 surrendered with General Lee. He is Chairman of com- 
 mittee on Propositions and Grievances, second on the Fi- 
 nance committee, and second on the committee on Public 
 Buildings and Grounds. By occupation he is a merchant 
 and Manufacturer. Mr. Battle is a worthy gentleman and 
 a good member. 
 
 W. W. FARMER. 
 
 WILSON, WILSON COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Son of John Farmer, and was born February 15th, 184G, 
 in the county of Nash. Educated at Wilson, and married 
 
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 Miss Bettie Hart on the 9tli of November, 1372. This is 
 his first Legislative experience. He was elected on the Demo- 
 cratic ticket by a majority of 401 votes, makes an excellent 
 record as an active worker, and is alvfa3's found at his post. 
 Good farmers generally make good legislators, and he is an 
 acki30wdedged success as a farmer and as a legislator. 
 
 Eig-Iitli District. 
 
 WILLIAM E. CLAEKE. 
 
 XEWBERXE, CR.WEX COUXTY, X. C. 
 
 Was born in Raleigh, March 7th, 1850. He is a son of 
 Judge W. J. and Mrs. >dary Bayard Clarke. His mother is 
 one of North Carolina's best female writers. He \vas edu- 
 cated at Davidson College, Was not old enough to enter 
 service during the war, but near the close he was connected 
 with tlie Quartermaster's Department. In the year 1886 he, 
 with his father's family, left Raleigh and moved to John- 
 ston county, and after residing there two years took up his 
 abode in Newberne. For three years he was a teacher in 
 the Nev^^ York Institute for the Deaf and Dumb. This was 
 Yery complimentary for a gentleman of his age to receive a 
 position as teacher in such an institution. While connected 
 with this institution he was also engaged in reading law. 
 In 1873 he graduated at Columbia College, a noted and 
 very high grade law school, after which he returned to New- 
 berne, and has been practicing at that place and Goldsboro 
 ever since. The Republican party, recognizino: his ability, 
 elected him to represent Craven county in the House of Rep- 
 resentatives of the General Assembly for the session of 
 1876-'77, and feeling that the honor vras worthily bestowed, 
 reelected him to the same positioiTin 1879. He was elected 
 to the Senate in 1880 and again to the same position in the 
 present General Assembly. He serves on committees : In- 
 ternal Improvements, Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, and 
 Railroad Commission. 
 
 Xiutli District. 
 
 JOHN N. WHITFOED, 
 
 IvEWBERXE, X. C. 
 
 Born May 4tb, ISoo, near Yanceboro. in Craven county. 
 He attended South Lowell school, in Orange county, two 
 
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 years. The greater part of his education, however, was re- 
 ceived between the plow handles, and by studying at night 
 and reciting to private teachers. He volunteered and en- 
 tered the Confederate service the next day after Lincoln is- 
 sued his proclamation for troops from North Carolina to 
 protect the Union. He was in command of the battery 
 which did the fighting at the battle of Newberne, March 
 4th, 1862, at which time he was fully initiated into the ser- 
 vice of war. From Newberne he went to Old Brunswick 
 Point, and from there to Kinston, where he was put in 
 charge of the secret service, and made Major over three 
 companies. Then his battalion w^as increased to eight com- 
 panies, and he promoted to Lieutenant-ColoneL This com- 
 mand was on the frontier from the Trent to the Roanoke 
 river, and was continually skirmishing with the enemy. He 
 was wounded at Rainbow Bend, on the Roanoke river (one 
 arm broke), but continued in charge, and stayed right with 
 his men all the time, and never showed a disposition at any 
 fight to take advantage of his position and get out of 
 reach of the enemy, but was ever ready and willing to push 
 forward. He was in fight at Kinston, Wise's Fork, Bentons- 
 ville and several others. He surrendered at Newberne two 
 days after Johnson, and was perhaps the last com- 
 mand in the State to lay down the arms which had been 
 used so faithfully, and many times effectively, for the pro- 
 tection of our glorious old commonwealth. 
 
 He married Miss Mary E. Williamson, November 28th, 
 1861, who died during the present session, February 6th, 
 1883. Has six children, three of whom are dead. 
 
 He serves on committees of Printing, Engrossed Bills, Joint 
 Committee on Asylums, and is chairman of Joint Commit- 
 tee on Appointment of Justices of the Peace. He is a 
 faithful and strong Democrat, and makes a good member. 
 
 Tenth District. 
 
 WILLIAM T. DOETCH, 
 
 GOLDSBORO, WAYNE COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born in Nash county, August 23rd, 1824. Educated at 
 Bingham school. At the age of 17 commenced the study 
 of law with the late Hon. B. F. Moore. Obtained county 
 court license at 19 years of age; Superior Court license at 
 20. Elected County Attorney of Nash at 20 years of age, 
 
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 and re-elected. Moved to Goldsboro in 1849. Elected 
 County Attorney of Wayne. Elected to the Legislature 
 from Wayne 1852, and continuously (except one session) 
 until 1861. Elected Speaker of the House in 1860. Elected 
 to the Confederate Senate in 1861, and served in that body 
 during the war. Has held no office since the close of the 
 war until 1879. He served in the Senate then, and again 
 in 1881. Has devoted his attention since the close of the 
 war to farming and the practice of law, doing probably the 
 largest and most lucrative practice in the State. Tendered 
 the office of Judge of the Superior Court by Governor Ellis 
 in 1859, and declined. He is chairman of the Judiciary 
 committee, and as such, had many arduous duties to per- 
 form during the present session. 
 
 When the Code Commission was established, in ISSl, he 
 was made one of the three members of that Commission, 
 whose duty it was to revise and consolidate all the laws of 
 the State and so arrange them that they could be published 
 in convenient shape. In this arduous work he spent much 
 time, and the general approval which the Code has met at 
 hands of this Legislature, shows that he and the other Com- 
 missioners, Messrs. John Manning and John S. Henderson, 
 did their work well. He very seldom makes a speech in 
 the Senate, but when he does speak, he always receives the 
 attention of all within the range of his voice, for his argu- 
 ments are always pointed and conclusive, and the force of 
 which are always shown when the vote is taken. He is a 
 man of fine personal appearance, excellent education, and 
 of superior legal ability. These, combined v;ith his other 
 good qualities of head and heart, have won for him the es- 
 teem of all the members, and has given him quite an envi- 
 able influence in the Senate Chamber. 
 
 EDWAEB J. HILL, 
 
 KENA^'SVILLE, DUPLIN COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born September 6th, 1857, near Faison, N. C. Son of 
 Wm. E. Hill ; educated at the University of North Carolina, 
 at Chapel Hill ; a Democrat, and was elected by a majority 
 of niiieteen hundred votes. Been an active and judicious 
 member, ever watchful of the interests of his constituenc3\ ^ 
 It seems to be the policy of the Democratic party to put for- 
 ward young men, and in the selection of Mr. Hill they have 
 
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 promoted a young man that promises to be an honor to 
 Eastern Carolina, as well as his native county. He is the 
 only graduate of the Universit}^ under the recent organiza- 
 tion that has held a seat in this body. He serves on the fol- 
 lowing committees : Code, Education, Magistrates, Library 
 and Military. Mr. Hill is the youngest man in the Senate, 
 and is a worthy and good Senator. 
 
 Eleyeiith District. 
 
 FREDERICK B. LOETIM, 
 
 KINSTON, LSNOIR COUNTY, N. C, 
 
 Born September 16th, 1855, in the town of Kinston, N. C, 
 son of Elijah P. Loftin. Educated at Kinston, N. C. He is 
 a Republican and was elected by a majority of 38 votes. 
 Is a lawyer by profession — read law under A. J. Loftin in 
 the town of Kinston, and attended Judge Pearson's law 
 school, and at June term of Supreme Court, 1877, obtained 
 his license to practice law and engaged in the practice of 
 his profession to the date of his election to the Senate. 
 Serves on the following committees: Claims, Insurance, 
 Judiciary and joint committee on the Appointment of Jus- 
 tices of the Peace. 
 
 Twelfth District. 
 
 HEMRY EFHEAIM SOOTT, 
 
 WILMINGTON, NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born in Geagua county, Oliio, October 24th, 1846. Was 
 educated in Ripon, Wisconsin. During the war he served 
 with Sheridan's army in the Shenandoah Valley as Master 
 of Transportation. Moved to North Carolina in August, 
 1865, and located at Wilmington, where he still resides. He 
 is quite a young man yet but owns a great deal of property 
 in Wilmington, he being one of the largest tax payers in 
 the city. He was appointed magistrate under the provis- 
 ional goverment soon after the war and has been one ever 
 since. He has had charge of the poor, sick and insane of 
 New Hanover county for nine years. As an evidence of 
 his popularity with his party. Republican, we will state that 
 he was elected to the House of Representatives without op- 
 position in 1879, was sent to the Senate in 1881, and re- 
 
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 turned again this term. He serves on seyeral committees 
 and takes considerable interest in the discussion and con- 
 sideration of measures that come heiore the Senate. 
 
 Thirteenth District. 
 
 E, H. LYON, 
 
 ELIZABETHTOWX, BLADEX COUXTY, X. C. 
 
 Mr. Lyon v\'as born in Bladen county, and married Miss 
 Sallie Lucas, of the same county. He has two children. 
 He has been a Democrat up to the late election, at which 
 time he ran as a Liberal and elected on that ticket. The 
 greater part of his votes and his affiliation has been with 
 the Republican part}' during this session. 
 
 Fonrteeiith D [strict, 
 
 EBWIF T. BOYSm. 
 
 CLIXTOX. SAMPSOX' COUXTY, X. C. 
 
 Born in Clinton, December 27th, 1S5L AVas educated at 
 Trinity College, Randolph county, ]S[. C. After taking a 
 thorough course in law, he received license to practice in 
 1876. As a lavryer he has succeeded well, for he is a close 
 student and a practical thinker and always studies his cases 
 well, and then has the natural ability to argue his points 
 in an effective manner. Notwitnstanding the fact he is a 
 young man, he i^as been Mayor of Clinton two terms and 
 Chairman of the County Democratic Executive Committee 
 three terms, and was a member of the House in ISSl : and 
 the people of Sampson, justly recognizing his worth, re- 
 turned him to the Legislature as Senator by 526 majority. 
 He married Miss Katie G. Bizzell, daughter of Dr. Henrv 
 A. and Celestial P. Bizzeil, December 2S[h, 1S76— his 22nd 
 birth-day — and has two children, one three years old, the 
 other one year old. He serves on Committees : Judiciary, 
 Insane Asylum, Redistricting the State and Railroad Com- 
 mission. He is a quiet but one of the best and most active 
 and influential members of the Senate. 
 
 rifteeiitli District. 
 
 NEILL A. McLEAN. 
 
 LU-MBERTOX, R03ES0X COUXTY, X". C. 
 
 Son of Xeill A. McLean, and was born near Red Springs, 
 in Robeson county, November 9th, 1355. Educated at Bing- 
 
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 ham's School. Read law under his father and at the Uni- 
 versity of North Carolina under the late Hon. W. H. Battle, 
 and obtained license to practice at Jane term, 1878. Mar- 
 ried February 19tb, 1880, Miss Lizzie Townseud, daugiiter 
 of Richard Townsend ; has one child, a daughter. This is 
 his first legislative experience, and has exhibited marked 
 ability; can always be found in his place in the Senate; a 
 vigilant member and a zealous Democrat. He was elected 
 by about 400 majority. Serves on committees : Judiciary, 
 Corporations, Propositions and Grievances, and Banks and 
 Currency. 
 
 THOMAS EEMTEESS TOOM, 
 
 FAIR BLUFF, COLUMBUS COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born June 10th, 1840, near Whiteville, Columbus county. 
 Son of Anthony Fentress Toon. Educated at Wake Forest 
 College. Held the office of County School Examiner, Mayor 
 of the town of Fair Bluff, and represented his county in 
 the House of Commons prior to his election to the Senate. 
 Married January 24th, 1866, Miss Carrie E. Smith, daughter 
 of Alva Smith, of Fair Bluff. Father of five children, two 
 boys and three girls. Served during the entire war ; en- 
 listed in Company K, Twentieth N. C. Regiment, Command 
 Army Northern Virginia, Jackson's Corps; was w^ounded 
 at Cold Harbor, Chancellorsvilie, Spotsylvania C. H. and at 
 Cold Harbor ; held the following offices : Brevet-Brigadier 
 General, Colonel, Captain, First Lieutenant. Is on tlie com- 
 mittee on Insane Asylum, Insurance, and is chairman of 
 the Committee on Military Affairs. A true Democrat, always 
 at his post, and faithful to the trust his constituents have 
 confided to him. 
 
 Sixteenth District. 
 
 D. MORRISON. 
 
 JOHNSVILLE, HARNETT COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Was born June 8th, 1823, in Moore county. His educa- 
 tion was limited to the common schools of the community. 
 Married Miss Sarah C. Arnold. Had eight children — only 
 three living. Had the misfortune of losing four children 
 in one week during December, 1882, and then one more in 
 
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 Januar}^ of 1883. He was in the war two and a half years, 
 Company D, Third Regiment N. G. Cavalry. By occupation 
 he is a turpentine operator and farmer. Was elected by a 
 Democratic majority of 205 votes. 
 
 Seyeiiteeiith District. 
 
 WILLIAM EICHARDSON. 
 
 SELMA, JOHNSTON COUNTY, X. C. 
 
 Was born in Johnston county July 31st, 1842, and is son 
 of Mr. Lunsford Richardson. Received his education at 
 Chapel Hill. Married Miss Mary E. Atkinson, daughter of 
 Elijah iVtkinson, June 6th, 1866, and has seven children. 
 He served in the war from February 2d, 1862, until the 
 close. Was Lieutenant of Co. C, 5th N. C. Regiment, in 
 Robert D. Johnson's Bi'igade, Army Northern Virginia. 
 He is a Democrat, and was elected by 123 majority. Com- 
 mittees : Engrossed Bills, Penal Institutions, and Agricul- 
 ture. He is a farmer and has devoted much time and en- 
 ergy in that direction with good results. He has never 
 been an office seeker, but his people saw fit to send him to 
 the Senate this tiaie, and we see no reason why they should 
 ever regret it. 
 
 Eigliteentli District. 
 
 THOMAS E. PUBNELLL. 
 
 RALEIGH, N. C. 
 
 Born August 10th, 1846, at Wilmington, X. C, son of 
 Thomas R. Purnell, of Baltimore, Md. Educated at Hills- 
 boro Militarv Academy and Trinity College. Married Nov. 
 16th, 1870, Miss Adelia E, Zovely, daughter of Dr. A. T. 
 Zovely, of Salem, N. C, and is the father of four children. 
 Politically he is a Republican and filled several prominent 
 oSices prior to his election to the Senate this time, to wit: 
 Captain Topographical Engineers, C. S. A.; State Libra = 
 rian ; member House of Represntatives in 1876-'77j and 
 during the war, at one time, he w^as Master's Mate, in 
 the C. S. Navy, and but recenil}^ he was U. S. Commissioner. 
 Senator Purnell is on the following committees, viz: Code, 
 Privileges and Elections, Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution 
 and Rules. 
 
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 Mneteenth District* 
 HAWKINS W. CARTER. 
 
 WARRENTON, WARREN COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Was born in Warren county March 23d, 1842, of free pa« 
 rents. Married Feb. 7th, 18~, to Miss Nannie Boyd of 
 Warren county. He is a farmer by occupation. In public 
 life he first appeared as a member of the House of Repre- 
 sentatives in 1874 ; was elected by 800 majority. Was elected 
 to the House in 1879 by about 1,000 majority. During the 
 y^sly he served as as an attendant for Captain Jones in the 
 46th Regiment. Elected to his present seat in the Senate 
 by a large majority. Committees : Agriculture, and Deaf, 
 Dumb and Blind. 
 
 ■ Tweiitietli District. 
 
 ISAAC E. STRAYHORN. 
 
 HILLSBORO, ORANGE COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born at Hillsboro, August 7th, 1845, and is son of Wm. 
 F. Strayhorn, who was member of the House in 1856-57. 
 He was educated at Chapel Hill, and graduated with the 
 class of 1868. Served in the war as Drill Master in 1861, 
 and as Sergeant of company H, 40th Regiment N. C. State 
 Troops. He is a Republican in politics and is distinguished 
 in his section as being the only white man in Hillsboro w4io 
 voted for Grant in 1868. Notwithstanding he is from a 
 Democratic district, he was elected by 170 majority. He is 
 a very fairminded gentleman, and takes much interest in 
 all legislation which comes up. Committee : Judiciary, Ed- 
 ucation, Corporations, Internal Improvements, Penal Insti- 
 tutions and Appointment of Justices of the Peace. In the 
 event that the Railroad Commission Bill had become law— 
 which was thoroughly canvassed this session — Mr. Stray- 
 horn would, without doubt, liave been the Republican mem- 
 ber of that commission. 
 
 C. H. E. EVAHS. 
 
 MILTON, N. C. 
 
 He went to Yorkville, S. C, in 1829, to learn the printiiig 
 business. His first newspaper experience was in Virginia, 
 
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 where he edited a paper for C. P. Green — during which 
 time he wrote one article at the instance of the proprietor 
 which caused a street difhculty — and the accidental killing 
 of a man who was trying to keep the peace, caused Mr. Ev- 
 ans to have business outside of the State. His grandfather 
 was a native of Wales and located in Virginia when he 
 came to America, and was under Gen. Washinjiton durino- 
 the Revolutionary war, and took part in the battle of Guil- 
 ford Court House. Mr. Evans' father was captain of a cav- 
 alry company in tlie war of 1812. Mr. Evans has in his 
 veins on his father's side the blood of the Bonapartes and on 
 his mother's side the blood of Mary Queen of Scotts, but of 
 this he says he cares but little so that iie continues to have 
 sufficient blood of some kind to keep him going until he 
 wants to die. For many years Mr. Evans has been con- 
 ducting the Milton Chronicle, which paper has become a 
 household word in all of that section, and he has long had 
 charge of the noted fool killer, " Jesse Holmes." lie is 
 known with all newspaper men throughout the State as 
 " Father Evans." It was in opposition to Mr. Evans' wishes 
 to come to the Senate, but his people demanded and he 
 obeyed, and has made a good member. We could write a 
 book about him, but the many good things which could be 
 said will have [o remain unsung. 
 
 Twenty-first District, 
 
 . EEHJAMIH H. COZAET, 
 
 OXFORD, GRANVILLE COUNTY. 
 
 Was born March 4th, 1839, in tlie county of Granville, 
 son of Allen -Cozart, was educated at Tar River Academy, 
 married Rebecca F. Rogers, daughter of Thomas J. Rogers, 
 of Beaver Dam Creek, March 2d, 1864. Father of nine 
 children, four of whom are dead. Senator Cozart held sev- 
 eral offices of trust prior to his election to the General As- 
 sembly, as follows, to wit : Clerk of Sui)erior Court of Gran- 
 ville, Mayor of the town of Oxford, Director of the Oxford 
 and Henderson Railroad, and Treasurer of the Oxford Male 
 and Female Acrdemy. In politics he is a Republican of 
 the radical type. With two opponents in the field, he was 
 elected to the Senate by a majority of 221 votes. He be- 
 longed to Com. E , 14th C. Negiment, attached to D. H. 
 Hill's command. 
 
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 Twenty -Second District. 
 
 THOMAS B. WOMACK, 
 
 PITTSBORO, CHATHAM COUNTY, N. C, 
 
 Born February 12th, 1855, at Pittsboro. After receiving 
 an academic education lie entered a store as clerk in 1870. 
 After serving in this capacity for some time he concluded 
 to study law, and in 1874 he fully determined to make this 
 his profession. After two years study, under the great legal 
 preceptor, Hon. John Manning, he was licensed by the 
 Supreme Court, at its June term in 1876. He was elected 
 Solicitor of Inferior Court in 1878, re-elected in 1880, and 
 again in 1882. His continual re-election shows that he was 
 very acceptable before his people and that he performed his 
 duties faithfully. The good citizens of Chatham, recogniz- 
 ing his ability and worthiness, placed in his hands a greater 
 trust by electing him to the Senate, which caused him to 
 resign the position of Solicitor on the 5th of October, 1882. 
 He married Miss Susie Taylor, daughter of ex-SheriflP Tay- 
 lor, November 30th, 1881. He occupies his present seat in 
 the Senate by a Democratic majority vote of 459 over Dr. 
 G. K. Foust, the Liberal champion of that county. Mr. 
 Womack is a bright and energetic young man and has done 
 much good this session, reflecting much credit upon a 
 worthy sire, the Hon. John A. Womack, who was the Dem- 
 ocratic candidate for Secretary of State in the dark days of 
 1875. He serves on committees: Judiciary, Propositions 
 and Grievances, and Redistricting the State, and is chair- 
 man of the Committee on Joint Rules. 
 
 Twenty-Third District. 
 
 HUGH REID SCOTT, 
 
 WENTWORTH, ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 He was born in Rockingham county, and is now 27 years 
 old. He is a son of VViliiam Scott and a nephew of Gov. 
 D. S. Reid. Was educated at Wake Forest College and 
 graduated there in 1875 in the degree of Master of Arts, 
 receiving one of the two honors conferred upon his class. 
 Went at once as a law student to Chief Justice Pearson, and 
 received his license in the last class that Judge Pearson ex- 
 amined, which was in June, 1877. Since then has been in 
 the firm of Mebane & Scott, engaged in the practice of the 
 
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 law at Wentworth. Has served as Solicitor of the Inferior 
 Court. He was first elected to the Senate for the session of 
 1881 and served the people of his district in a faithful man- 
 ner — so much so that he was returned to the present session. 
 Mr. Scott is a firm Democrat, a ready thinker, a practical 
 reasoner and a good debater, and, being active and willing, 
 does good service as a Senator. 
 
 Twenty -Fourth District. 
 
 J. T. MOEEHEAD, 
 
 GREEXSBORO, GUILFORD COUXTY, N. C. 
 
 Born in 1838, at Greensboro, N. C, son of J. T. Morehead. 
 Educated at Rev. Dr. Alex. Wilson's school and at the Uni- 
 versity of North Carolina. Was a Colonel in the Confed- 
 erate States Army, member of the House of Commons, 
 1866-67, Senator and President of the Senate 1872, and 
 again elected to the Senate in 1874. Served in the late war 
 from April, 1861, until the surrender, in the 27th, 45th and 
 53d regiments. Was wounded at Gettysburg, Fisher's Hill, 
 and at Hare's Hill on the 25th of March, 1865, and cap- 
 tured. He is a Democrat and was elected by a majority of 
 290 votes, is chairman of Senate branch of committee on 
 the Code and on Penal Institutions. Mr. Morehead is a 
 gentleman of marked ability, of most excellent judgment 
 and of fine personal appearance. 
 
 Twenty-Fifth District, 
 
 JULIUS C. BLACK, 
 
 CARTHAGE, MOORE COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born August 18th, 1854. at Long's Mills, Randolph county, 
 N. C . son of Dr. Thomas Black. Graduated at Trinity Col- 
 lege June, 1874 ; read law under Judge Pearson, and ob- 
 tained license June term, 1877; since that time has been 
 engaged in the practice of law in co-partnership with Jas. 
 D. Mclver, Solicitor of 4ti) Judicial District, under the firm 
 name of Mclver & Black. He is a Democrat and was 
 elected by 227 majority. On the following committees, viz : 
 Judiciar}^, Privileges and Elections, Salaries and Fees, Banks 
 and Currency, and Enrolled Bills. Mr. Black does not make 
 many speeches, but considers questions well before he votes. 
 He is a careful, safe and worthy Senator. 
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 Twenty -Sixth District. 
 
 GEORGE ALEXANDER GRAHAM, 
 
 WADESVILLE, N. C, 
 
 Born in Montgomery county, April 1st, 1830. School ad- 
 vantages limited. In his early boyhood he served an ap- 
 prenticeship as house carpenter. Moved to Mississippi in 
 the year 1857. Volunteered and joined the Confederate 
 service as a private member in company G, Grenada Rifles, 
 of Grenada, Miss. His company joined the 15th Mississippi 
 regiment at Corinth, from thence was ordered to Knoxville, 
 East Tennessee. At this place he joined Gen. ZollicofFer's 
 brigade. Was in the memorable Cumberland Gap Cam- 
 paign. Was with General Zollicoffer when he fell at Mill 
 Springs, Ky. After this battle he returned to Corinth. 
 After the battle of Shiloh, was transferred to Gen. Brecken- 
 ridge's disvision. Was at the first bombardment of Vicks- 
 burg. Was discharged from service on account of hemor- 
 rhage of the lungs. He returned then to Montgomery 
 county, the place of his nativity ; but as soon as his health 
 would permit he again joined the service in North Carolina, 
 and continued with the army until the surrender in 1865. 
 He married Mary Jane Andrews, by whom he has six chil- 
 dren. He was a candidate for the Legislature in 1865, but 
 was defeated by a small majority. Was nominated by his 
 party as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 
 1868 and elected by 235 majority. Was elected to the Leg- 
 islature of 1869-'70 by 400 majority, and elected to the 
 Senate in 1879 by 317 majority. He has served in his 
 county as justice of the peace for ten years. Gov. Holden 
 appointed him in 1869 as one of the Trustees of the State 
 University, and at the same time was appointed as the State's 
 proxy for the Western Railroad. His Republican friends 
 desiring that he should serve them again sent him to the 
 present Senate. 
 
 Twenty -Seventh District. 
 
 JAMES F. PAYNE, 
 
 MONROE, N. C. 
 
 Born 23rd September, 1848, in Westmoreland county, 
 Va. Parents, James Harvey and Fairinda Payne. Edu- 
 cated at Washington College, Virginia ; graduated in 1868. 
 In 1869 studied law at Washington College under Hon. 
 
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 John W. Brockenbrough ; completed the course in one year, 
 and obtained the degree of Bachelor of Law. In 1870 ob= 
 tained his license to practice in the courts of Virginia, and 
 for some time conducted the practice of his profession in the 
 county of Rockbridge, Va. Moved to North Carolina in 
 1873. On 12th November, 1874, married Miss Emily 
 MacRae, only daughter and child of Alexander MacRae, of 
 Argjde, Robeson county, N. C. In December, 1874, located 
 permanently in the tovvm of Monroe, Union county, N. i\, 
 and resumed the practice of his profession, having obtained 
 his license from the Supreme Court of North Carolina in 
 January, 1875. Was elected by a large vote in his district, 
 without, opposition. Is Chairman of Senate Committee on 
 Insurance and Joint Senate Committee on Railroad Com- 
 mission. Serves also on the following committees : Finance, 
 Penal Institutions and the Code Commission. Mr. Payne 
 stands well in his profession— the large practice which he 
 has being an evidence of his ability and thorough knowh 
 edge in the legal profession. As a Senator he has been 
 faithful and constant, ever read}^ and active in debates 
 which arise from time to time. Notwithstanding the fact 
 that this is his first legislative experience, he has thus far 
 acquitted himself with credit to his constituency and State 
 at large. 
 
 Twenty. Eiglitli District. 
 
 SAMUEL J. PEMIBEETON, 
 
 ALBEMARLE, STAXLY COU^^TY, X= C. 
 
 He is a son of David S. Pemberton, and was born at Mi, 
 Gilead, Montgomery county, July 12th, 1849. Was edu- 
 cated at Edinboro Academy, in Montgomery county. Mar- 
 ried Miss Pattie F. Hearne, daughter of Eben Hearne, Esq., 
 of Stanly county, July 6th, 1871, and has^two sweet little chil- 
 dren, one daughter, little Carrie xA.she, and one son, Henry 
 Forest. 
 
 He was elected Solicitor of the Fifth Judicial District in 
 August, 1874, as the nominee of the Democratic party, over 
 A. R. McDonald, Republican ; and elected to his present 
 seat over Dr. Solomon Furr, Liberal Democrat, by 1,190 
 votes. He serves on the Judiciary committee, and Deaf, 
 Dumb and Blind committee, and is chairman of committee 
 on Education, and chairman of Senate branch of committee 
 on Enrolled Bills. He is dark haired, black eyed, handsome 
 
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 man, of the most genial temperament and winning man- 
 ners. He possesses an inexhaustible fund of humor, is en- 
 dowed with excellent judgment, and a brilliant intellect, 
 and bids fair to be a man of considerable promirence some 
 day. 
 
 Twenty -Hinlli District. 
 
 SYD. B. ALEXANDER, 
 
 CHARLOTTE, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N, C. 
 
 Was born at Rosedale, in Mecklenburg count}^, nine 
 miles from Charlotte, December 8th, 1840. Graduated at 
 the University of North Carolina with the class of June, 
 1860. He entered the Confederate service as a private in 
 Company B, 1st Regiment N. C. State Troops, on the 15th 
 of April, 1861. His compaoy was the well and favora.bly 
 known " Hornet's Nest Riflemen." He served with the 28th 
 Regiment from September, 1861, to April, 1862. He was 
 then elected 1st Lieutenant of Company K, 42d Regiment, 
 and in June was elected Captain of the same Company, and 
 served in Virginia until December, 1864, when Hoke's Di- 
 vision was ordered to North Carolina. During the hitter 
 part of the war he served as Inspector General of Hoke's 
 Division. After the hostilities between the States ceased he 
 settled down to farming, and to day is one of the most suc- 
 cessful farmers in Mecklenburg county. In this occupation 
 he takes much interest, and is one of the few model farm- 
 ers of Western Carolina. In 1876 he was elected a mem- 
 ber of the Executive Committee of the State Grange Pat- 
 rons of Husbandry, and in 1877 was elected Master of the 
 State Grange, and ex officio member of the State Board of 
 Agriculture. He was married in June, 1872, to Miss Nich- 
 olson, of Halifax county, N. C. 
 
 He was elected to the Senate in 1879, without opposition, 
 and as a token of the faithful manner in which he served 
 the people of Mecklenburg, he is here again as their Sena- 
 tor. He is one of the most substantial and trust worthy 
 Democrats, and one of the best representatives of the farm- 
 ing interest. He is chairman of committee on Finance, 
 and his experience and practical knowledge of financial 
 matters makes him a valuable member in the consideration 
 of all measures in which dollars and cents are counted. 
 
TMrtietli DisMot. 
 
 JABIES GRAHAM EAMSAY, 
 
 3IT. VERXOX, ROWAX COrXTY, 2>. C. 
 
 Sod of Dr. Ramsav, and was born in Iredell countv, 
 March 1st, 1823. Married Miss Sarah J. Foster, of Davie 
 county, September 30th, 1846, and has six sons and one 
 daughter living. He settled in Rowan county in 1843. He 
 was State Senator four lerms, from 1856 to 1863 ; was elected 
 to the Second Confederate Congress in 1863. On Board of 
 Internal Improvements during Governor Worth's terra; 
 Republican Elector in 1872, and again in 1880. Elected to 
 his present seat over his Democratic opponent by 123 votes. 
 He held the ofnce of Prf-sident of the Board of Directors 
 of the Insane Asylum in 1S76: was Collector of Internal 
 Revei.ue in the sixth district for one month in 1874, was 
 President of the Rowan county Medical Society for two 
 years since the war. Pie is by profession a practicing phy- 
 sician, liaving graduated at the Jeffersonian Medical Col- 
 lege, of Pa., in 1848. and is the author of several literary, 
 medical and other addresses, some of which have been pub- 
 lished. 
 
 TMrtj-First District. 
 
 MAESHALL H. PimiX, 
 
 LEXIXCiTON, DAVIDS OX COUXTY, X= C. 
 
 Born December 22d5 1835, son of Joseph Pinnix; edu- 
 cated at Chapel Hill. Married December 22d, 1875, Miss 
 H. C. Baxter, daughter of Dr. O. F. Baxter, of Norfolk, Va., 
 is tlie father of three children, all boys — fine fellows. Held 
 the following offices prior to his election to this Senate: 
 Clerk in the General Assembly, Sub U. S. Marshal, member 
 of Plouse of Representatives during session of 1874-75 and 
 1876-'77, is a Trustee of the University of Xorth Carolina, 
 and was Mayor of the town of Lexington. Served in the 
 war in the Quartermaster's Department. Is an unflinching 
 Democrat and a man of undoubted ability, affable, pleasant 
 maimers, and of striking personal appearance; is serving 
 on the following committees : Judiciary, Congressional Dis- 
 tricts, Judicial Districts, and Chairman of committee Deaf, 
 Dumb and Blind Institution ; was excused from serving on 
 Code, comm^itiee of Internal Improvements and Railroad 
 Commission. 
 
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 Thirty -Second District, 
 
 C. B. WATSON, 
 
 WINSTON, FORSYTH COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born in Stokes county, January 14th, 1844, son of Mr„ 
 John Watson. Received no collegiate education. Married 
 Miss A. E., daughter of Mr. W. P. Henley, November 14th, 
 1869, and has four children. Served in the war between 
 three and four years. Was Sergeant of company K, 45th 
 Regiment N. C. State Troops, was wounded at Williams- 
 port, Md., and Spottsylvania G. H. In politics he is a Bour- 
 bon Democrat, and his district gave him a majority of 1305 
 votes. He is on committees : Internal Improvements, the 
 Code, Re-districting the State, Judiciary and several others. 
 He is a fluent debater, a practical and hard working Sena= 
 tor, and in every way represents his district with much 
 credit to himself and constituency. 
 
 Thirty -tliird District. 
 
 JOHN ABAMS HAMPTOF, 
 
 HAMPTONSVILLE, YADKIN COUNTY. 
 
 Born at Hamptonville, Surry (now Yadkin) county, March 
 8th, 1836, is a son of Dr. John Hampton, who was a prac- 
 ticing physician of that place for over fifty-seven years. Was 
 educated in the common schools of the countr}^ and at 
 Jonesville Academy in Yadkin county, under the manage- 
 ment of Prof. W. L. VanEaton. Studied law in Yadkin- 
 ville, N. C, under that learned and able lawyer, Hon. R. F. 
 Armfield, was licensed by the Supreme Court in 1860 to 
 practice his profession in all the courts of the State. Was a 
 member of Company B, First Regiment N. C. State Troops, 
 commanded by the much lamented Colonel M. S. Stokes, 
 and our distinguished U. S. Senator, Lieutenant Colonel M, 
 W. Ransom. Said company was raised and organized in 
 Wilkes county, N. C, May"^3i, 1861, and was called the 
 " Wilkes Valley Guards." Was promoted and commissioned 
 1st Lieutenant of the Company, and bravely bore his part 
 in most of the hard fought battles of Lee's Army of North- 
 ern Virginia, remained in the service of the Confederate 
 States until September 9th, 1864. When he was discharged 
 by the army medical board, for physical disability, was then 
 appointed and commissioned by Gov. Vance Colonel of the 
 
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 State troops of Wilkes count}-, X. C, and served in that ca- 
 pacity until the close of the war. 
 
 He was elected County Attorne^y for Yadkin county in 
 the Spring of 1865 and served until the Fall of 1867, or 
 until the County Courts were abolished. Was elected En- 
 rolling and Engrossing Clerk by a joint vote of both houses 
 of the Legislature at its session of iS65-'66, and reelected to 
 the same position at the session of 1866-'67. 
 
 He married December 2d, 1872, to Miss Cynthia Caroline 
 Brown, daughter of Rev. W. G. Brown of Yadkin county, 
 N. C.5 by whom he has five children, all living. He has 
 been a consistent, earnest and energetic Democrat since the 
 war. laborincr manfully to overcome the large Republican 
 majority in his native county of Yadkin, which he did 
 handsomely in the last election, carryingthe county by 163 
 majority, being the only Democratic candidate who did 
 carry the county in said election. The Democratic Sena- 
 torial Convention of the 33d District composed of the coun- 
 ties of Surry and Yadkin, which assembled in Rockford, 
 Surry county, on theSth of October, 1882, unanimously nom- 
 inated him for the State Senate. He made an able and 
 vigorous canvass of his district, and was elected by 254 ma- 
 jority over Lacy J. Norman, Republican and Liberal of 
 Surry county. 
 
 Asa member of the Senate, he is prompt and faithful, al- 
 ways at his post of duty, rarely, if ever, failing to respond 
 when a vote is called for, is bold, independent and fearless 
 in his votes upon all questions of interest to his constitu- 
 en ts. He is appointed on the following committees: The 
 Judiciary, Insane Asylum, Corporations, Claims, and joint 
 committee on the Librarj'. 
 
 TMrty-fonrtli I)istrict= 
 
 JAMES DOTSON, 
 
 ELM wo on, IREDELL COUXTY, X. C. 
 
 Born on Buffalo creek in Cabarrus count}^ Son of Thos. 
 J. Dotson. Educated at Coddle creek and Concord Acade- 
 mies. Has been married twice; first to Miss M. 1. G-ay, of 
 Iredell county in February, 1861, and the second time to 
 Mrs. M. M. Eagle, of Newton county. Mo., in 1874. His last 
 wife is cousin to the celebrated Rev. Dr. Munsey, of the M. 
 E. Church South. He has six children. He has been serv- 
 
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 ing the people of his community in some way or other ever 
 since the war. Was Magistrate from 1868 to 1883, and a 
 County Commissioner from 1878 to 1880. Was in the 
 Confederate service during the late war nearly all the 
 time; in Company B, Forty-second Regiment, Kirkland's 
 Brigade, Hoke's Division. He holds his present seat by 
 543 Democratic majority. Is on committees: Privileges 
 and Election, Insurance, and Agriculture. 
 
 EOMULUS Z. LIHMEY, 
 
 TAYLORSVILLE, ALEXANDER COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Was born in Rutherford county, on the 26th day of De- 
 cember, 1842. Educated at York's Collegiate Institute and 
 Taylorsville Baptist Institute. Mr. Linney was a Slate 
 Senator in 1870-71, also in 1874-'75. In December, 1866, 
 he married Miss Dorcas A. Stephenson, a daughter of Jas. 
 F. Stephenson, Esq., of Alexander county. Served in the 
 war betvv^een the States in company A, 7th regiment of N. 
 C. State troops ; was wounded at Chancellorsville and dis- 
 charged from service on account of permanent character of 
 the wound. In politics Mr. Linney is a Democrat, and at 
 the present session of the General Assembly he serves on 
 the committee on the Code, Penal Institutions, Propositions 
 and Grievances, and Finance. Mr. Linney is a lawyer by 
 profession and is regarded as one of the best in the whole 
 western part of the State. As a legislator, he has made his 
 mark as a careful, conservative man, a good debater, and a 
 sound logical reasoner. He is a bold, aggressive man when 
 occasion requires, and it takes neither a prophet nor the 
 son of a prophet to see that he is destined to rise to the 
 highest places in the gift of the people. 
 
 Th-rty-Fiftli District. 
 
 EDWAEB FEAWCIS LOVILL, 
 
 EOONE, ^VATAUGA COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Son of Wm. R. Lovill, and born in Surry county, Feb- 
 ruary 10th, 1842. Was educated at East Bend, in Yadkin 
 county. Married Miss Josephine L., daughter of Mr. R. E. 
 Marion, February 15th, 1866, and has four children. Was 
 in the war from May 4th, 1861, to April 9th, 1865. Was 
 Captain of Company A, 28th Regiment N. C. State Troops, 
 
Lane's Brigade, Army of Xortliern Virginia. He was 
 wounded three times — at the battle of Gett3^sburg, Reams' 
 Station and Jones' Farm. He is a good and solid Democrat 
 and was elected by 303 votes majority o%^er his competitor. 
 Serves on committees : Agriculture, Banks and Currency, 
 and the Deaf, Dumb and the Blind Asylum. He vvatches 
 close the interest of his mountain country and every other 
 measure that comes before tiie Senate. 
 
 Tliii'ty-Slxtli District. 
 
 J. R. NEILL, 
 
 BALD CREEK, YANCEY COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born iVpril 13th, 1S23, in old Buncombe, son of George C. 
 NeilLhas a common school education, married twice and has 
 four children, held several minor offices prior to his election 
 to the Senate, to-wit: Clerk of Court of Equity and County 
 Surveyor. Mr. Neill is a Democrat and was elected to the 
 Senate by a large majority. He is an earnest and good 
 man, a succespful farmer, has devoted special attention to 
 fruit growing, has a large nursery and quantities of excel- 
 lent fruit. Is on the committees of Agriculture, Claims, and 
 Corporations. --^ 
 
 BAETLETT ALEXANDER BERRY, 
 
 3I0RGANT0X, N. C, 
 
 Yv' as born in Burke county February 1st, 1830. His edu- 
 cational facilities were limited to the home country schools. 
 Like many young men of the present day, he was not con- 
 tent when he grew up to manhood until he took a trip West. 
 At the age of 22 he lelt the "Gld North State " for the gold 
 regions of California, and on his way to and from the " great 
 State of the West," he touched at and rt-miained for some 
 time at Blavana, Cuba, Panama, on the Isthnnus of Darieu, 
 Aspinwall, New Orleans, and several other noted places. In 
 the year 1856 he became convinced that the great places of 
 the south and west, with all their attractions, could not 
 furnish him a home with as much contentment as his native 
 county, so lie returned and engaged in agricultural pursuits. 
 Farming has been his chief occupation ever since he per- 
 manently located, though much of his time has been de- 
 voted to the manufacture of flour and lunnber. He now 
 
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 has some good flouring and saw mills on his farm near 
 Morganton. Soon after liis return from the West he became 
 firmly convinced that there was one thing needed to com- 
 plete his happiness, so on the 2d day of June, 1857, he led 
 to the hy menial alter Miss Mira A. Hennessee, of Burke 
 county. He has been identified with ths county affairs of 
 Burke for a number of years. In August, I860, he was 
 elected Sheriff of the county and served his people in that 
 office for ten years. Been County Commissioner for some 
 four or five years. Was elected to the House in 1879 and 
 elected to the present Senate by 530 majority. Committees : 
 Propositions and Grievances, Salaries and Fees, and Asy- 
 lums, and is chairman of the committee on Agriculture. 
 
 Thirty -Seyenth District. 
 
 AMBROSE COSTHER, 
 
 LINCOLNTON, LINCOLN COUNTY, N. C, 
 
 Was born June 14th, 1825, near Dallas, Gaston county, N. 
 C, son of Jacob Costner. Married March 18th, 1846, to 
 Miss Catharine Quickel, daughter of Michael Quickel, and 
 is the father of eight children, seven of wd:iom are living. 
 Senator Costner has had much experience as a legislator, 
 having served four terms in the House of Representatives 
 at sessions 1858-'59, 1862-'63, 1863-'64, and represented his 
 district in the Senate at the session 1874. He is modest 
 and unassuming in his bearing, yet he is always four.d at 
 his post and faithful in the discharge of his duties. He is 
 a Democrat and w^as elected by about nine hundred ma- 
 jority. He was educated at country schools at various points 
 in his district. He held minor offices prior to his legisla- 
 tive career, such as Justice of the Peace, and at one time 
 he was Judge Advocate of a regimental court martial. He 
 is by occupation a successful farmer and manufacturer. 
 
 Tliirty-Eighth District. 
 
 JAMES LANDEUM WEBB, 
 
 SHELBY, CLEVELAND COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born Nov. 12th, 1854, in Eutherford countv, N. G. Son 
 of Rev. G. M. Webb. Educated at \¥ake Forest College. 
 Was Mayor of the town of Shelbv for 1880-81. Married 
 
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 February 14th, 1878, Miss K. L. Andrews, daughter of Dr. 
 W. P. Andrews, Father of two children, a son and a 
 daughter. A Democrat, and was elected by 670 majority. 
 Is on Judiciary, Insurance, and is Chairman of Committee 
 on Claims. He studied law at Judge Pearson's Law School, 
 was admitted to the bar, and is now the senior partner of 
 the law firm of Gidney and Webb, of Shelby, and is rapidly 
 rising in his profession. He is recognized as a courteous 
 and christian gentleman, and while onh^ 28 years of age, 
 has already acquired the reputation of being a good speaker 
 and a party leader. He was sub- elector in 1830, and ren- 
 dered his party good service. 
 
 TMrty-Xiiitli District. 
 
 JOHM BAXTER EAVES, 
 
 RUTHERFORDTOX, RUTHERFORD COUNTY, X. C. 
 
 Born June 3d, 1838. Educated in Rutherford county 
 under Mr. Frank I. Wilson. Was a merchant until 1862, 
 opposed secession and voted against the Convention of 1861. 
 Entered the Confederate service in March, 1862, as Captain 
 and served until the surrender. Was wounded March 16th, 
 1865, at iVverysboro, N. C. Was elected Countv Court Clerk 
 of Rutherford in 1865 and served till 1868. Elected State 
 Senator as a Republican from Rutherford, Polk and Cieve^ 
 land in April, 1S68. Was Assistant United States Assessor 
 for four years. Elected State Senator in August, 1878, by 
 400 raajorit}^ reversing a majority of 400. Married Miss 
 Johnnie Logan, daughter of Hon. G. W. Logan. February 
 20th, 1866. Has six children. His wife is a graduate of 
 Salem Female College. Mr. E. is a nephew of Hon. John 
 Baxter, of Knoxville, Tennessee, who is now a Judge of the 
 United States Circuit Court: and is a nephew of ex-Gov. 
 Elisha Baxter, of Arkansas. To show that the Rutherford- 
 tonians have their faith closely pinned to him they returned 
 him to tlie Senate for the session of 1881, and again for the 
 present term. He is one of the best and most fair-minded 
 Republicans in the Senate, and has many friends. 
 
 Fortielli District. 
 
 ISAAC NEWTON EBBS, 
 
 LYXCH, MADISOX COUNTY, X. C. 
 
 Born September 16th, 1850, in the county of Cocke, Ten- 
 nessee. Son of Francis Marion Ebbs. His education was 
 
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 limited to that average usually obtained in the common 
 schools of this State. Married December 28tb, 1S79, the 
 daughter of A4.dolphus Balding, and he is the father of two 
 children. He has held the office of county commissioner 
 of Madison and with that exception held no other until his 
 election to the Senate. He is on the following committees, 
 viz: Internal Improvements, Claims, and in several instances 
 has served on various joint committees of conference. He 
 is a Democrat of the old school. 
 
 Forty -First District. 
 
 W. W. JOHES, 
 
 HEI^TDERSONVILLE, HENDERSON COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Senator Jones is brother to Col. Armstead Jones, a law- 
 yer of prominence in Raleigh, and at one time practiced 
 law here with his brother, the firm being Jones & Jones. 
 He left Raleigh several years ago in search cf a more health- 
 ful climate, and like many other eastern people, acted sensi- 
 ble in going to Western Caroliiia instead of some Western 
 State. Finding that in the transmontane country he could 
 make a congenial home, enjoy good health and a lucrative 
 practice as a lawyer, he at once located in Henderson ville, 
 where the fresh and invigorating breezes come rushing 
 down from the un.dulating slopes of hundreds of hillsides, 
 purified from the spray and mist of the many playful 
 brooks and dancing rills that skip and bounce over the 
 rough and rugged rocks that fill tlie gentle ravines of those 
 majestic mountains. 
 
 While living in Raleigh, his ability and his fealty to 
 party and principles caused him to be chosen as the 
 Chairman of the Democratic Executive Comn:sittee of 
 Wake county ; and the people of his adopted home, soon 
 recognizing the same commendable qualities, honored him 
 by sending him as their representative in the State Senate. 
 
 Forty -Second District, 
 
 M. C. EIMG, 
 
 MURPHY, CHEROKEE COUNTY, N. C, 
 
 Was born Feb. 5th, 1844, in t'ne county of Cherokee. 
 His father was Johnson W. King. Educated at Murphy. 
 
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 Married Miss Mary G. Baker, daughter of Jacob Baker, in 
 1863. He is the father of six children. He represented his 
 county in the House of Representatives during the sessions 
 of 1874-'75. Politically, he is a Denaocrat, and was elected 
 by about nine hundred majority. He also has a war record. 
 Entered the service at the age of 17, and served during the 
 war as a member of Company A., 2nd Regiment N. C. Cav- 
 alry. He is a member of the Committee on Education and 
 Internal Improvements, and is Chairman of the Committee 
 on Engrossed Bills, He has not made many speeches this 
 session, but considers questions thoroughly, and always 
 knows how to vote. 
 
House of Representatives. 
 
 Alamance County. 
 
 . THOMAS M. HOLT, 
 
 HAW RIVER, N. C. 
 
 Col. Thomas M. Holt is a gentleman of Stale reputation, 
 and one who everybody knows to be earnestly and zealously 
 devoted to every measure which would tend to the good of 
 the old North State, and has labored unceasingly this entire 
 session as well as many other sessions in the same capacity 
 for the good of his constituents, and for every section of tiiis 
 commonwealth. His labors have always been for the best 
 interests of North Carolina, and the citizens of the State 
 should always feel proud of him as one of her most ardent 
 supporters of all measures tending to the development of 
 our resources. 
 
 Alexander Coiintj^ 
 
 ROBERT F, MATHESON, 
 
 TAYLORSVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born September 25th, 1832, in Iredell (bounty, N. C, son 
 of William Matheson ; educated in the common schools of 
 his county ; was clerk of the County Court from 1860 to 
 1868, and was a member of the General Assembly during 
 the session of 1868-'69. Married Miss M. C. C. Carson, 
 daughter of Rev. Alfred Carson, in September, 1859; father 
 of seven children ; was a Whig before the war and a Dem- 
 ocrat ever since ; he was elected by a majority of 115 votes. 
 Serves on the following committees: Propositions and 
 Grievances, Counties, Cities, Towns, &c., and on the com- 
 mittee of Emigration, Mr. M. is a worthy gentleman and 
 represents his district in a worthy manner. 
 
 Alleghanj County. 
 Elder ISAAC W. LANBEETH, 
 
 ELK CREEK, N. C. 
 
 Elder Isaac W. Landreth,son of Dr. Stephen Landreth, 
 was born on Elk Creek, in Alleghany county, on the Gth. 
 
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 day of Februar}^ 1838, and received his education at the 
 common country school. Held the offices of Captain of 
 Piney Cree^v Company, Major of the 96th Regiment of 
 Militia, and as a justice of the peace ; served in the war four 
 years, was captured at Gettysburg, Penn, July 3rd, 1863; 
 was a private in company A, 26th regiment, N. G. Volun- 
 teers, commanded by Zebulon B. Vance until he was elected 
 Governor of North Carolina. After the close of the war, 
 on the 16th day of November, 1865^ he was united in mar- 
 riage to Miss Bettie M. Long, daughter of Emanuel Long, 
 of Independence, Va. Eight children, five girls and three 
 boys were born to them, all of whom, except one, a boy, are 
 now living. Liberal Eepublican in politics, and was elected 
 to the Legislature in 1882, b}^ a majority of 94 votes, and 
 as a member served on committees: Railroads, Post Roads, 
 and Turnpikes. Professed religion August 27th, 1866, and 
 joined the Baptist church at Mount Carmel ; was licensed to 
 preach April, 1869, and ordained July 17th, 1870. Has 
 been Clerk: of the Mountain Union Association for ten 
 years. Lives by farming; claims to be tied to no political 
 party, but vo^es and advocates the liberties and rights of 
 the laboring class, throwing party spirit aside and seeking 
 to build up the good old North State, "the land of my nativ- 
 ity — God bless her." 
 
 Anson County* 
 
 W. A. LILES, 
 
 NVADESBORO, ANSON COUNTY, N. C, 
 
 Born in 1833, in Anson county. Educated at Gould's 
 Fork Academy, in Anson county. Married twice; father 
 of five children, a boy by his first wife and three boys and 
 one girl by his second wife. During the war enlisted in 
 1861 in Company C, Anson Guards, Fourteenth N. C. Regi- 
 ment, as Lieutenant; was promoted to a captaincy. Served 
 throughout the war and was wounded several times. 
 
 Aslie Countj', 
 
 Dr. J. 0. WILCOX, 
 
 STAQG'S CREEK, N. C= 
 
 Dr. Wilcox has had right much experience in legislative 
 bodies, and having learned the routine of all kinds of legis- 
 lative work, knows how to present measures in the most fa- 
 
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 vorable light. He is one of the leading and most promi- 
 nent Kepublicans in the House, and looks well after the in- 
 terest of his party. He' is a practicing physician by pro- 
 fession, and is a very popular gentleman in his section of 
 the State. 
 
 Bertie County. 
 
 T. E. SPELLER, 
 
 WINDSOR, N. C. 
 
 Born April 17th, 1853, in Bertie county. Went to school 
 at St. Augustine Normal School, at Raleigh, four years. 
 Been teaching school eight years. Single man. Republi- 
 can in politics, and elected by 1000 majority. Serves on 
 Committee on Corporations. 
 
 Brimswick Coanty. 
 
 WILLIAM GRISSETT, 
 
 WALDEN, N. C. 
 
 Born in Brunswick county Oct. 29th, 1829, Has no col- 
 legiate education — only in common schools of the county. 
 Married Miss Mary Hickman. Has seven children living. 
 During the war he held the office of First Lieutenant in 
 militia. Republican in politics, and elected by 80 majority. 
 Committees, Agriculture and Mining, and Claims. He is a 
 farmer by occupation. Was County Commissioner for two 
 years. 
 
 Bladeu County. 
 
 JOHN NEWELL, 
 
 CLARKESTON, N. C. 
 
 Born in Wayne county in 1839, was elected to the 
 House of Representatives in 1879, and again in 1881. Is 
 a Republican, and is serving on the Committee on Emigra- 
 tion, Never went to school a day in his life. What educa- 
 tion he has attained was by applying himself during the 
 spare moments from liis work. Was bound out when only 
 seven months old. He has been County Commissioner four 
 years and School Commissioner six years. This is his sec- 
 ond term to the House of Representatives. Married Mary 
 Mariah Pittman, February i6th, 1868, and has seven chil- 
 dren—only three living. 
 
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 Beaufort County. 
 
 E. S, SIMMOHS, 
 
 WASHING-TOX, X. C. 
 
 Young Simaions moved to Washington, N. C, in August, 
 1878. He soon won the confidence and esteem of all. He 
 has always been a hard worker for the Democratic party in 
 every campaign since he has been in Beaufort county. 
 
 He was nominated for the Legislature at a time when it 
 was thoQght almost impossible to carry the county for the 
 Democratic party. It was said by his friends that he was 
 leading a forlorn hope. He made a change in his county of 
 500 votes, for Beaufort couaty had not been Democratic for 
 years. It is true she has had sometimes a Democrat in the 
 Legislature of late years, but it must be remembered that he 
 was secured by the vote of Pamlico count_y ; whereas, this 
 year Pamlico voted independent of Beaufort, and young 
 Simmons got 221 majority in B^^aufort proper, which here- 
 tofore has given a large Republican vote. 
 
 He had for his opponent Jno. B. Respess, a man of fine 
 gifts as a speaker, and who is sometimes called the Vance 
 of the Republican party, and it was admitted by Respess' 
 friends that young Simmons was the only man with whom 
 Respess ever canvassed who could handle him. 
 
 Young Simmons is modest in his manners, never shoves 
 himself in the w^ay. True as steel to his friends. A natural 
 orator, though an unpretentious one, for he is never known 
 in any body or assembly to have anything to say unless it 
 is necessary. For his age, vvd:iich is 27, there is no man in 
 the S:ate of North Carolina his superior as a speaker, de- 
 bater, or a jury advocate. 
 
 Buncombe Coimtj. 
 
 CALVm M. McLOUD, 
 
 ASI-IEVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born in Franklin, Macon count}^ February 9th, 1840. 
 Learned the tanner's trade when quite young, and con- 
 tinued to work at this business until he was twenty-one 
 years old, and then enlisted in the Confederate army. Com- 
 pany H, 16th North Carolina Regiment, as a private. Be- 
 came Captain in said company in 1863, and was in com- 
 mand of the Regiment for six months as Captain. Twice 
 wounded, and at one time was left for dead on the field of 
 
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 battle at Mechaniesville, June 20th, 1862. Located in Ashe- 
 viile in September, 1865, and studied law under the Hon. 
 J. L. Bailey, and received license in June, 1867. Formed a 
 partnership with the late Hon. N. W. Woodfin in February, 
 1869, and continued as his partner until his death, in May, 
 1875. Was never in politics, but a born Democrat, and was 
 nominated for the office he now holds by the people of his 
 county during his absence on a Northern tour with his 
 family, in September, 1882, and he received the unanimous 
 support of the Democrats of the county. Serves on com- 
 mittees: The Code, Judiciary, Public Printing, and chair- 
 man of committee on Privileges and Elections. 
 
 Mr. McLoud is one of the leading members of the House ; 
 has taken an active part in every measure brought up, and 
 has rendered invaluable service as a member. 
 
 B. e, GUDGEE, 
 
 LEICESTER, N.' C. 
 
 Born March 18th, 1847, in Buncombe county. Has a com- 
 mon school education. Married Miss Bessie Chandler, of Bell 
 Creek, Minnesota ; one child. In the war about one year, 
 in Co. C, 29th Regiment North Carolina State Troops. Was 
 a prisoner in Camp Douglas, Ciiicago. Served on the fol- 
 lowing committees: Engrossed Bills, Penal Institutions, 
 and Railroads, Post Roads, &c. Is a Democrat, and was 
 elected over Natt. Atkinson by 405 majority. 
 
 Burke County. 
 
 SAMUEL McDowell tate, 
 
 MORGANTON, N. C. 
 
 Born in Morganton, N. C, September 6th, 1830. Edu- 
 cated at private schools in North Carolina and Pennsylva- 
 nia. Appointed Captain of Company D, 6th Regiment, 
 Regular Troops, May 20th, 1861. Promoted Major at 
 " Seven Pines," May, 1862. Promoted Lieutenant-Colonel 
 at Gettysburg July 2d, 1863; commanded 6th Regiment to 
 the close of the war. Wounded at Sharpsburg September, 
 1862, at Rappahamock Bridge November, 1863, at " Cedar 
 Creek " October, 1864, and at Petersburg March 25th, 1865. 
 
 Elected President of the Western North Carolina Rail- 
 road June, 1865, and remained a director of the road for 
 
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 private stockholders till its sale. Was removed from its 
 Presidency by Provisional Governor Holden in August, 
 
 1865. Again elected President by Worth Board in August, 
 
 1866, and again removed by Holdeti's "Reconstruction" 
 Board in 1868. After sale of road in 1875, was elected 
 private stockholders' commissioner to organize the system 
 and work the convict force on the road, as authorized by 
 act of March, 1875, of which, as a member of that Legisla- 
 ture, he was the author. Was a member of the House from^ 
 Burke two terms previous to the present, and chairman of 
 committee on Finance each term. After becoming mem- 
 ber of the Legislature, resigned all connection with rail- 
 roads, and sold his stock. Was a Justice of the Peace for 
 twenty-five years. Delegate to every Democratic National 
 Convention from 1860 to this time, save and except the 
 " Greely " Convention. Serves on committees: Internal Im- 
 provements, Railroad Commission, Rules, and is chairman 
 of committee on Finance. 
 
 Col. Tate is an old fashioned Jeffersonian Democrat, and 
 a truer son to the Old North State never entered the State 
 Capitol. He is a very quiet man, and ver}^ seldom joins in 
 the many discussions that arise, but when he does speak, 
 he receives the attention of his fellow members, for ail re- 
 gard his opinions on any subject as being sound, logical, 
 practical and worthy to be carefully considered. He is a 
 very close and earnest worker, and his services on commit- 
 tees and elsewhere are fully appreciated by all who know 
 
 him. — 
 
 CabaiTHs Connty. 
 
 HAEVEY McAllister, 
 
 MOUNT PLEASANT, N. C. 
 
 Born September 8th, 1835, in the county of Gaston, N. C. 
 Son of George W. McAllister. Educated in the county at 
 large by observation and experience. Held the office of County 
 Commissioner and Justice of the Peace. Married in June, 
 1862, Miss Fannie Cook, daughter of Matthew Cook, and is 
 the father of eight children. Served in late war four years, 
 Co. N, 8th N. C. Regiment, Clingman's Brigade, Hoke's 
 Division, and was wounded at battle on Weldon railroad, 
 near Petersburg, Va. Was 1st Lieutenant. A Democrat, 
 elected by 554 majority. On committees : Propositions and 
 Grievances, Banks and Currency, Deaf, Dumb and Blind 
 Asylums, Agriculture, Mechanics and Mining, and Privileges 
 and Elections. Occupation at home, mechanic and farmer= 
 
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 Caldwell County. 
 
 WILLIAM HORTON BOWER, 
 
 LENOIR, N. C. 
 
 Born June 6th, 1850, in Wilkes county, son of David E. 
 Bower. Educated at Finley High School, Lenoir, Caldwell 
 county, N. C. A Democrat and elected by 670 majority, 
 and is serving on the following committees, viz: Judiciary, 
 Internal Improvements, Privileges and Elections, and is 
 chairman of committee on Public Library. Studied law 
 in the office of CoL G. N. Folk, of Lenoir, and obtained a 
 license to practice. Went to California in 1876, returned in 
 the summer of 1880. He is six feet high, weighing 230 
 pounds, and has had enough of politics, according to his 
 own declaration, to do him the balance of his life. He 
 makes a good member, and looks well into every measure 
 that comes before the House. 
 
 Camden Countj . 
 
 JOHN K. ABBOTT, 
 
 SOUTH MILLS, N. C. 
 
 Born January 3rd, 1831, in Camden county, N, C. Son 
 of Joseph Abbott. Educated at Randolph Macon College, 
 Virginia. Was a Justice of the Peace under the Canby 
 Government and a Representative in the Lower House of 
 the Legislature in 1876-77. Married December 20th, 1865, 
 Miss E. Spence, daughter of Edward Spence. Father of 
 six children, three boys and three girls. Served in the late 
 war four years; belonged to Company A, Eighth Regiment 
 N. C. Troops, attached to Clingman's Brigade, Hoke's Divis- 
 ion. Is serving on the following committees: Chairman 
 House branch of committee on Joint Rules, Engrossed Bills 
 and Penal Institutions. Pie is an earnest worker and a 
 faithful representative. 
 
 Carteret County. 
 
 LEMUEL H. HAEBY, 
 
 NEWPORT, N. C. 
 
 Born March I7th, 1853, in the county of Greene, North 
 Carolina. Son of L. M. Hardy. Has a common school ed- 
 ucation. Was a member of the school committee of his 
 county. Married January 29th, 1873, Miss Bettie J. Harts- 
 
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 field, daughter of P. T. Hartsfield. Is a Democrat and was 
 elected by 77 majority. He is a vigilant and true Represent- 
 ative. Is on the committee on Corporations, Deaf and 
 Dumb and the Blind Asylum, State Debt, and on Fish and 
 Fishing Interests. He is a successful farm.er and a minister 
 of the Primitive Baptist denomination. 
 
 [CasTrell Conntj-. 
 
 JAMES W. FOE, 
 
 ASHLAXD, X. C. 
 
 Born in 1854. Educated at Jtfitrson Academy and at 
 the High School at Statesville. Married Miss Emma Brown 
 November 18th, 1880. He is a Republican, and was a del- 
 egate to the Republican State Convention, which was held 
 in Raleigh, June 14th, 1882. In 1881 was master of cere- 
 monies of the third annual exposition of the Industrial As- 
 sociation, held at Raleigh, and in 1882 was a marshal at the 
 fourth annual exposition of the same Association, and is a 
 teacher by occupation : has been employed as a teacher in 
 public schools. 
 
 Catawba County. 
 
 MILES 0. SHEEEILL, 
 
 ^'EWTOX, X. C. 
 
 Born July 26th, 1844, near Sherrill's Ford, in Catawba 
 county, and is son of Hiram Sherrill. 
 
 He was educated at Catawba High School, was married 
 May 1st, 1867, to Miss Sallie R. Bost, daughter of Captain J. 
 M. Bost, who was killed at Petersburg, Ya., and has six 
 children. 
 
 Mr. Sherrill was a valiant member of company A, 12tli 
 Regiment X. G. State Troops in the late war; was wounded 
 at the battle of Spottsylvania Court House,Ya.5 in May, 1864, 
 which necessitated the amputation of his right leg six inches 
 above the knee. 
 
 A Lieutenancy was tendered him in Captain Ray's com- 
 pany of Ranger.s, in 1861, but he refused to leave his old 
 company, of whicli he was Orderly Sergeant. 
 
 Mr. Sherrill is a Democrat ; has filled the ofSce of Supe- 
 rior Court Clerk 14 years since the war, and was elected to 
 his present seat in the House of Representatives by a ma- 
 joritv vote of 990. He has rendered efficient service on the 
 
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 Finance, Educational and joint committee to Re-district the 
 State, and as Chairman of Committee of Salaries and Fees. 
 Mr. Sherriil has proven himself a good representative from 
 a good county. 
 
 Chatham County. 
 D. H. MAESH, 
 
 GULF, N. C. 
 
 Born February loth, 1844, in Chatham county, N. C, 
 near Chapel Hill. Left school in 1861 to go to the war ; 
 joined company D, 3d Regiment N. C. Cavalry, and served 
 nearly four years. 
 
 Married Miss Fannie E. Muse, daughter of H. L. Muse; 
 blessed with two children. A merchant. Democrat in pol- 
 itics and elected by four hundred majority, and one hun- 
 dred more than any other candidate. On committees of In- 
 ternal Improvements, Finance, Immigration, and Public 
 Printing, 
 
 W. A. LAWREMCE, 
 
 QOFF, N. C. 
 
 Born July 6th, 1839, in Chatham county. Educated at 
 the private and public schools of his county. Married Miss 
 E. F. Mims, of Chatham county, July 6th, 1868. Has five 
 children. Held the office of Lieutenant during the war. 
 In politics a Democrat, and was elected by 267 majority. 
 Served on committees of Corporations, Banks and Currency 
 and Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum. 
 
 Cherokee Coiintj. 
 EGBERT BRUCE, 
 
 NOTLA, N. C. 
 
 Born in Habbersham county, Georgia, September 15th,. 
 1826. Married Miss Catharine Cearley, of Wilkes county, 
 N. C, by whom he has had nine children — five girls and 
 four boys. Occupation, a farmer. Moved to North Caro- 
 lina in 1872. Was elected to the House of Representatives 
 in 1879 by 10 majority. Elected to present seat by 99 ma- 
 jority. On Agriculture, and Salaries and Fees. 
 
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 Chowan Coantj^ * 
 
 E. H, SUTTOM, 
 
 EDENTON, N. C. 
 
 Born December 2d, 1849, in Perquimans county, N. G. 
 Son of Willis Sutton, and educated at Charlotte and Eden- 
 ton. Worked in the Government Printing Office at Wash- 
 ington, D. C, at one time. Is married and has one child. 
 Republican ; was elected by twenty-five majority, and is 
 now serving on committee on Corporations. 
 
 Clay County. 
 
 JAMES S. AWBERSOM, 
 
 HAYESVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Was born Jan'y 6tli, 1835. Was Captain Company A, 29 tb 
 Regiment N. C. Troops, during the war. Was a member of 
 the House in 1870-71, 1872-'73-'74, also lS79--'80. He 
 married Miss J. S. Ketron, June 6th, 1866. He serves on 
 committees: Railroads, Propositions and Grievances, and 
 Public Buildings, 
 
 Cleveland County. 
 
 LEWIS EBWARB POWERS, 
 
 SHELBY, N, C. 
 
 Born March 24th, 1841, near Norfolk, Va. Son of Lewis 
 Austin Powers. Educated at Yadkin College. Married 
 Sarah Mary EUitt, daughter of Rev. E. D. Elliott, October 
 23d, 1862. Father of six children, five living. Served in 
 the late war four years, belonging to Company A, Twenty- 
 first Regiment, N. C. Troops, attached to Jackson's com- 
 mand ; was a Lieutenant for three years, and was wounded 
 at Sharpsburg and at Liberty. Is a Democrat and was 
 elected by 47 majority. Is on the committee on Insane 
 Asylums, Engrossed Bills and Public Printing. 
 
 Mr. Powers is a man of strong mind, a fluent speaker, and 
 has done much for his party in Cleveland county. 
 
 Coluin^us County. 
 
 H. B. WILLIAMSON, ' 
 
 CERRO GORDO, N. C. 
 
 Born August 1st, 1842, in Columbus county. Educated 
 at Warsaw. Married Miss Sarah E., daughter of William 
 
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 Davis, of Smithville, N. C, by Rev. Arthur McKimmoD, 
 and has two children. In the war four years, in Company 
 C, North Carolina Regulars,, twelve months, then joined 
 Company E, 36th Regiment, North Carolina Artillery, com- 
 manded by Col. Wm. Lamb, of Norfolk, Virginia. Wounded 
 at Fort Fisher. He enlisted as private and came out as 
 First Lieutenant. A magistrate six years. Town commis- 
 sioner, merchant, and dealer in naval stores. Farmer by oc- 
 cupation. Serves on committees : Internal Improvement, 
 Justices of the Peace, Counties, Towns, &c., Salaries and 
 Fees, and Redistricting the State. 
 
 Crayeii County. 
 
 W, H. JOHNSON, 
 
 NEWBERN, N. C. 
 
 Born September 17th, 1831, at Newbern, N. C. Educated 
 in common schools of the county. Married Sarah Ann 
 Dare in 1882. No children. Has been a Deputy Sheriff 
 for ten years. Is a Republican, and was elected by eight 
 hundred votes. Is on the committee of Deaf, Dumb and 
 Blind Asylum. 
 
 Cuml)erlaiid County. 
 
 ED. P. POWERS, 
 
 FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born in Fayetteville September 4th, 1843. Educated at 
 Donaldson Academy, Fayetteville, N. C. Married Miss 
 Mar}^ A. Brown January 7th, 1864, and has two children. 
 In politics a Liberal Republican since 1881. Was elected 
 to the House by 101 majority. On the following 
 committees, viz : Insane Asylum, Fish Interest, Military 
 Affairs, and Cities, Towns and Townships. He is a butcher, 
 and has held the following offices: City Marshal, School 
 Committeeman, and Justice of the Peace, and served during 
 the war in the First Regiment, North Carolina Volunteers. 
 
 Currituck County. 
 
 W. H. COWELL, 
 
 SHAWS, N. C. 
 
 Born December 5th, 1832, in Currituck county, son of J. 
 T, CowelL Attended com.mon schools of community and 
 
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 went one session to Wake Forest. Been married twice, first 
 time to Miss Elizabeth Morgan and second to Miss Mattie 
 DeFord. Has three children. Is a physician by profession 
 and graduated at the University of Pennsylvania. Was in 
 the Legislature during the session of IS-Sl, and returned to 
 the present session. Serves on committees on Insane Asy- 
 lum, Engrossed Bills, Ee-districting the iState, and as chair- 
 man of committee on State Debt. 
 
 Dare County. 
 
 EPHEAIM H. EIGGS, 
 
 BUXTOX. X. C. 
 
 Born January 9th, lSo3, at Vandemere, Pamlico county, 
 N. C, son of John R. Piggs. Educated at Beach Grove and 
 Newport. Has held the office of Justice of the Peace, County 
 Commissioner, Wreck Commissioner, and County Superin- 
 tendent of Dare. Married July 4th, 1S78, Miss Terah L. 
 Jennett, daughter of Wallace R. Jennett, and has two chil- 
 dren. He is a Democrat, an active member, and has de- 
 voted special attention to the fishing interests and to pilots. 
 On committee of Education, Propositions and Grievances, 
 Immigration, Public Library, Enrolled Bills, and is chair- 
 man of committee on Fish Interests. 
 
 Davidson Connty. 
 
 JAMES F. BEALL, 
 
 LIXWOOD. X. C. 
 
 Born September 1st, 1S37, at Belmont, Davidson county, 
 X. C. Son of Dr. B. L. Beall. Educated at Bingham and 
 Wilson schooh and at the L^niversity of Virginia. Mcirried 
 Miss C. M. Harper, of Lenoir, Caldwell county, X. C, daugh- 
 ter of James Harper, Esq., January 29th, 1869, and they 
 have two children. He served in the late war four years, 
 enlisted as a private in Co. A, 21st Regiment X. C. Troops, 
 was promoted to the rank of Major and was in command of 
 the Regiment at the close of the war. Was wounded at 
 Winchester in the second battle of Manassas, and at Fred- 
 ericksburg. He is a Democrat and is serving on the fol- 
 lowing committees Propositions and Grievances, Engrossed 
 Bills, Enrolled Bills and Insane Asylums. Major Beall 
 read mitdicine under his brother Dr. R. L. Beall of Lenoir, 
 
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 and completed his course at the Medical College of New 
 York and has since engaged in the practice of his profession, 
 and in connection with that is a farmer. This is his first 
 legislative experience. 
 
 H. J. HARRIS, 
 
 THOMASVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born March 8th, 1826, at Healing Springs, Davidson 
 countjr, N. C, son of William H. Harris. Educated at Trin- 
 ity College; was Justice of the Peace, Alderman and Treas- 
 urer of the town of Thomasville, Married December 25th, 
 1848, a daughter of C. M. Lines, of New Haven, Conn. 
 Father of seven children, five living. In politics was a 
 Whig prior to the war, and is now a conservative Democrat; 
 was elected to the House by two hundred and sixty-two 
 majority. On the committees of Finance, Penal Institutions, 
 Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution, Railroad Commission 
 and Insurance. Served during the late war as Captain of 
 company A, 10th Battalion, Heavy Artillery, in Maj. W. L. 
 Young's command, under General Whiting, at Wilming- 
 ton, N. C. 
 
 Bayie County. 
 
 PATRICK HENRY CAIM, 
 
 SETTLE, IREDELL CO., N. C. 
 
 Born August 28th, 1814, in Rowan county, son of Daniel 
 Cain. Educated in common school by Peter S. Ney ; mar- 
 ried a daughter of Tenison Cheshire of Davie count}^, Jan. 
 5th, 1842.^ Mr. Cain is now a widower and has seven chil- 
 dren living, five sons and two daughters. He was Justice 
 of the Peace, a member of the Special Court, a County Com- 
 missioner eight years and Chairman of the Board for six. 
 He was elected to the House of Representatives as an inde- 
 pendent Democrat over the regular Democratic nominee by 
 286 majority. He serves on the committee on Insane Asy- 
 lum and Counties, Cities, Towns, &c. He is a farmer and 
 during the war served in the Home Guard for a while. 
 
 Bapliii County. 
 
 J. D. STANFORD, 
 
 KENANSVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born in 1833, at Kenansville, N. C, son of A. T. Stan- 
 ford. Educated at Columbia College, Washington, D. C. 
 
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 Has been a member of the General Assembly in one or the 
 other branch since 1858, and has filled the office of Solicitor 
 of his county. He married in 1859 Miss Alice A. Spicer, 
 daughter of John F. Spicer. He also served as Supervisor 
 of Census for the 3d North Carolina District. Mr. Stanford 
 is a gentleman of fine ability and of most excellent judg- 
 ment, a true and zealous Democrat, always at his post, an 
 untiring and faithful representative. 
 
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 E. C, STRUDWICK, 
 
 DURHAM, N. C. 
 
 Mr. Strudwick, the Representative from Durham county, 
 is a fine looking young man, a Democrat and works well 
 for a new member in legislative harness. 
 
 Edgecombe County. 
 
 A. E. BEIBeEES, 
 
 • ■ V TARBORO, N. C. 
 
 Born October 1st, 1854, in Edgecombe county. Educated 
 at St. Augustine Normal School. Occupation, school teacher. 
 Filled the office of Magistrate; was a delegate to the Repub- 
 lican State Convention in 1882. Is a Republican and was 
 elected by 1,287 majority ; is serving on the committee on 
 Internal Improvements. He is reading law^ under Fred. 
 Nash, Esq., and proposes to adopt that profession. 
 
 WILLIAM BELCHER, 
 
 TARBORO, N. C. 
 
 Born July olst, 1854, in Edgecombe county. Educated 
 in the free schools in the county. Married Tempy Telfair, 
 January 3d, 1879, has one child. His occupation is farm- 
 ing; in ['Politics, Republican, and was elected by 761 major- 
 ity; is on the committee on Cities, Towns, Townships, (fee. 
 
 Forsytli County. 
 
 GEO. W. WILSON, 
 
 KERNERSVILLE, X. C. 
 
 Born Jan. 10th, 1810, in Stokes county. Married Miss 
 Julia Hastings, of Forsyth county. Has nine children. 
 
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 Been Magistrate 35 years. Lived iu Henry county, Va., 
 ten years, at which time he was captain of a militia regi- 
 ment. He is a Democrat, and has never been anything 
 else. Serves on committees, Agriculture, Corporations and 
 Deaf, Dumb and Blind. Occupation, a farmer. 
 
 Mr. Wilson is one of the fathers in the General Assem- 
 bly, being the oldest man in the body. 
 
 Fraiiltliu County. 
 
 B. E, BULLOCK, Jr., 
 
 FRANKLINTON, N. C. 
 
 Born Oct. 8th, 1841, in Granville county. Attended 
 school at the academies in Gi'anville. Married Miss Hen- 
 rietta Flemming, May 10th, 1864. Has three children. 
 Been Commissioner and Mayor of Franklinton, and for 
 five years w^as U. S. Commissioner. Studied law under the 
 late Judge Battle at the University, and got license to prac- 
 tice in January, 1869. Republican in politics. Serves on 
 Judiciary, Insane Asylum, Enrolled Bills, and Education. 
 
 WILLIAM FAEMIEOLD GEEEH, 
 
 FRANKLINTON, N. C. 
 
 Born September 23, 1828, in Franklin county. Son of 
 Wm. 0. Green. Atteiided school at Wake Poorest College in 
 1847 and 1848, from here he went to Jefferson College, Can- 
 onsburg, Pa., where he graduated in June, 1850. Read law 
 under Judges Nash and Bailey at Hillsboro and received 
 county court license at the fall term of Supreme Court, and 
 one year later received license to practice in Superior Courts 
 of the State. Located m Louisburg and continued the prac- 
 tice of his profession until hostilities broke oat between the 
 States. He organized the Franklin Rifles and was elected 
 captain of the company. Soon after going into service, he 
 v/as promoted to Major in the 5th Regiment of North Caro- 
 lina Troops, which Regiment became the 15th, after the 
 reorganization of the State Troops, and he continued to 
 serve in that capacity during the term for which the Regi- 
 ment volunteered. AYas afterwards Colonel of the State 
 troops until close of the war. He was a member of the 
 House of Representatives from 1856 to 1862. Was Solicitor 
 for Franklin county for four years. Married Miss Lou. F., 
 
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 daughter of Col. David Williams, of Edgecombe county, 
 o^ane 25lh, 1867. Has one child — a daughter. Was elected 
 a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1875. Was 
 elector on the Presidential ticket for Metropolitan Congres- 
 sional District 1880. Serves on committees, viz.: Judiciary, 
 the Code, and chairman of com.mittee on Education. Since 
 the war he has resided on his farm four miles from Frank- 
 linton and devoted the most of his time to agricultural pur- 
 suits. He is a firm and zealous member. 
 
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 JAMES W. REID, 
 
 LOWELL, N. C. 
 
 Born June 25th, 1816, at Lincoln, (now Gaston count}^'. 
 The son of William Reid, and educated at the common 
 schools, and Hunter's Academy, and has been County Com- 
 missioner. 
 
 Was married to Miss Mary D. Ralcliford, daughter of John 
 and Isabella Ratchford, January 12th, 1847. Nine children 
 have blessed this union, but onh^ four are remaining to cheer 
 their declining years. He served in the late war eight 
 months, in Company H.,4th Regiment Senior Reserves, un- 
 der Col. John F. Hoke. Was 1st Lieutenant and Captain. A 
 Democrat in politics, and elected by 170 majority. Com- 
 mitteeman on Deaf, Dumb and Blind, and Cities, Towns 
 and Townships. Occupation, farmer and mechanic. 
 
 (Jates Count 
 
 JOHN JACOB GATLING, 
 
 , - GATLINGTON, Js^. C. 
 
 \¥as born near Reynoldson, Gates county, N. 0., January 
 18th, 1843, and is 40 years of age. He was educated at 
 Reynoldson Academy, then known as Chowan College; 
 studied no profession. Is a farmer by occupation. Left 
 school at the age of eiglUeen years, and enhsted in the 
 " State Guards," the first military company raised in the 
 county, and among the first raised in the State. This com- 
 pany was assigned to Company B," to the 5th Regiment, 
 North Carolina State Troops, which enlisted, from the out- 
 set, for the war, and was at first commanded by Col. D. K. 
 McRae. On the 12th of May, 1862, he was promoted to the 
 
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 position of Regimental Sergeant Major, by order of Col. Mc- 
 Kay, and remained at the Colonel's headquarters, acting as 
 secretary for him. In the early part of 1863 was promoted 
 to be Second Lieutenant of Company G, of tlio 5th Kegi- 
 ment, and as such commanded his company through some 
 of the hottest battles of the war — the Captain, J. M. Taylor, 
 being absent, wounded, and First Lieutenant a prisoner of 
 war. In 1864 was made Acting Adjutant of the regiment, 
 and in this capacity served until tiie 19th day of Septem- 
 ber, 1864, wdien in the desperate and disastrous battle fought 
 between General Jubal Early's army and that of General 
 Phil. Sheridan, upon the bloody heights of Winchester, Ya., 
 he was taken prisoner of war in company with some six 
 hundred others. After his capture was taken to the Fort 
 Delaware Military prison, and there kept nine months, until 
 after the v/slv. He was engaged in all the great battles of 
 the late war, in which his regiment took part, up to the date 
 of his capture, except those of Cold Harbor and Mechanics- 
 ville. Since the war he has held a good many important 
 public positions. Was township clerk until 1875, when he 
 resigned to accept the nomination to the House of Repre- 
 sentatives, made vacant by the death of the Hon. R. H. Bal- 
 lard, to which position he was elected without opposition. 
 He was for some time one of the county examiners for teach- 
 ers, has been Public Administrator for Gates county ever 
 since that has been an office, and is now a Justice of the 
 Peace. In 1876 he was nominated by the Democratic Con- 
 vention for the House of Representatives, but declined. In 
 1878 was again nominated for the same position, accepted, 
 and was elected over his Republican opponent by about 282 
 majority. Mr. Gatiing was married to Miss Emily G. Wil- 
 ley, daughter of John Willey, Esq., deceased, on the 20th of 
 November, 1870, and has now living four children, three 
 boys and one girl. He was returned to the House in 1881, 
 and again this session. He serves on several committees, and 
 is a good member. 
 
 Crraham County. 
 
 GEORGE E. WALKER, . . 
 
 ROBBINSVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Bora April 2nd, 1855, in Cherokee county, N. C. Edu- 
 cated in. the common schools of the county. Elected to the 
 Legislature by 75 votes; is serviiig on committeos : Com* 
 
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 merce, Education, Agriculture, Congressional Districts, 
 Counties, Cities and Towns, Fish Interest, &c. Has never 
 married. 
 
 GrraiiYille County. 
 
 ELIAS J. JEWEOTS, 
 
 FRANKLINTOX, FRA^'KLIN COUNTY, N. C. 
 
 Born February 23d, 1843, in the county of Granville, 
 SOD of Jonathan Jenkins, has a common school education, 
 married Miss Elizabeth A. Strother, daughter of J. L. 
 Strother, in 1875, father of three children, was in the late 
 v/ar about two years in Company A, 33d Regiment, North 
 Carolina troops, was in the engagement at the Wilderness, 
 Spottsyivania Court House, and various other engagements 
 in the vicinity of Petersburg, Va. Politically speaking he 
 has alwa^'^s been a Democrat until the last election w^hen he 
 was elected as the Liberal candidate. Serves on committee 
 on Pvailroads, Post Roads and Turnpikes, and Towns, Cities, 
 &c. Is engaged in fanning and in manufacturing tobacuo. 
 
 A. H. A. WILLIAMS, 
 
 OXFORD, X, C. 
 
 Archibald H. A. Williams was born in Franklin county 
 October 22d, 1842. He is a son of the late Henry G. W^il- 
 iiams, who was at one time Sheriff and also member of the 
 Legislature from that county. He was rpased by his uncle, 
 the late Hon. A. H. Arrington of Nash, after whom he is 
 named. Mr. Williams was fitted for college at the Horner 
 School of Oxford, and entered Emory and Henry College, 
 Va., in 1860, but when the tocsin of war was sounded he 
 enlisted in the 2d North Carolina volunteers as a private 
 soldier, but was alterw^ards promoted to a lieutenancy and 
 then to a cap'taincy in the 55th North Carolina regiment. 
 He served witii this regiment during the war and surren- 
 dered at Greensboro in 1865. Captain Williams lost three 
 brothers during the war — Sol., who was Colonel of the 2d 
 regiment, William T., Lieutenant-Colonel of the 32d regi- 
 ment, and Thomas M., a private in the 32d regiment. He 
 is also brother to Hon. H. G. Williams of W'ilson, Captain 
 John A. Williams of Oxford and the late Samuel T. Wil- 
 liams, who founded the Daily News of Raleigh. Captain 
 Williams is the only man iri North Carolina who owns a 
 
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 railroad. The people of Granville were anxious to have a 
 railroad to connect them with the outside world. He took 
 charge of that enterprise when there was little hope of his 
 making it a success, but by indomitable energy and a won- 
 derful financial ability, he brought order out of chaos and 
 to-day the Oxford and Henderson railroad is in successful 
 operation—a standing monument to his intelligence, ability 
 and energy. He is also president of the Oxford and Hen- 
 derson Telegraph Company, a corporation that paid its 
 stockholders last year a 32 per cent, dividend. Capt. Wil- 
 liams' seat in the present Legislature was contested, but the 
 House of Representatives decided in his favor. He is a 
 politician of no mean pretentions. His friends urged his 
 name in the last congressional convention of his district, 
 but after his nomination he arose in the convention and 
 declined the use of his name in opposition to his friend 
 General Cox. Captain Williams is a valuable oiember. 
 
 Greene County. 
 
 M. T. DIXOM, 
 
 HOOKERTON, N. C. 
 
 Born in 1828, in Greene county, N. C; son of Washing- 
 ton Dixon. Educated in common schools of his native 
 county. Was a Magistrate twenty-six years, and common 
 school committeeman four 3/ears. Was married on the 
 4th day of May, 1854, to Miss Mary Harper, daughter of 
 James Harper, of Greene county, N. C, and has four chil- 
 dren. A Republican in politics. Is now serving on com- 
 mittees : Agriculture, and Banks and Currency. By pro- 
 fession a farmer. 
 
 Criillford Comity* 
 
 JAMES W, FORBIS, 
 
 GREENSBORO, N. C. 
 
 Was born io Guilford county, eight miles east of Greens- 
 boro, the 29th of July, 1852. He is the son of John and 
 Delanah Forbis, and great grandson of Col. Arthur Forbis, 
 who was killed at Guilford Court House duriog the Revolu- 
 tionary war, March the 15th, 1781. He was raised a farmer 
 boy until he was twenty-one years old. He is the youngest of 
 six children, three brothers and two^isters. Owing to his 
 
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 father's death when he was only eighteen months old and 
 the devastation and ruin caused by the war between the 
 States, he was compelled to commence the great journey of 
 life with a very limited education and a more limited purse. 
 By hard work and economy, he accumulated a few hundred 
 dollars, and with this, he and his brother, W. R. Forbis, 
 whose estate was also limited, established in 1875 the first 
 furniture store ever opened in Greensboro. By industry 
 and economy they achieved success in their new enterprise, 
 and soon found their hundreds increased to thousands. 
 James, having had from early boyhood a burning desire to 
 be an orator, in the fall of 1877, sold his interest in the fur- 
 niture establishment to his brother William, and entered 
 Chapel Hill, where he remained for two years — graduating 
 in the school of Philosophy in June, 1879. He was a mem- 
 ber of the " Di " Society, and was elected by his fellow 
 members to represent that Society at the Commencement of 
 1879. He then returned to Greensboro and commenced the 
 study of law under Judges Dick and Dillard, and was li- 
 censed by the Supreme Court of North Carolina to practice 
 law at the June term of 1880. He then went into the law 
 office of Col. J. T. Morehead and practiced with him until 
 January, 1882, when he opened an office and entered the 
 practice alone in the city of Greensboro. He did some good 
 work in the Hancock campaign of 1880, and made consid- 
 erable reputation as an orator and debator. He continued 
 to practice law, with marked success, until November the 
 7th, 1882, when, after a hot canvass, being opposed by a 
 regular Liberal nominee, and an Independent Republican, 
 and an Independent Democrat, he was elected to a seat in 
 the lower house of the General Assembly, as a " died in the 
 wool " Democrat, by a majority of 214. He made a bold 
 fight during the canvass and w\as dubbed by the Greensboro 
 Patriot and complimented by his friends as the ''game cock 
 of the campaign." He was married to Miss Sallie J. Rees, 
 of Greensboro, on the first day of January, 1883. He took 
 his seat in the House of Representatives on the third day 
 of January, 1883. He made a faithful and efficient repre- 
 sentative, and was recognized as one of the leaders of the 
 House among the young men. 
 
 JOHN L. KING. 
 
 GREENSBORO, N. C. 
 
 Born Nov. 4th, 1847, at Oak Ridge, Guilford county. 
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 Son of John King. Educated at New Garden, Yadkin 
 county. Was married to Miss R. A. Benbow, the daughter 
 of Jesse Benbow, in 1876. Was elected to the present Leg- 
 islature by 361 votes majority on the Democratic ticket. 
 On committees, Internal Improvements, Insane Asylum, 
 Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution, and chairman of com- 
 mittee on Banks and Currency. His occupation is that of 
 manufacturer of plug tobacco. 
 
 Halifax County. 
 
 M. J. HEWLIH, 
 
 BRINKLEYVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born November 25th, 1841, at Enfield, N. C, son of Bil- 
 liard Hewlin, educated in Halifax county, was Justice of 
 the Peace four years, Constable six years, School Committee- 
 man two years, and Deputy Sheriff prior to his election to 
 the House of Representatives. Married June 20th, 1876, a 
 daughter of 0. P. Thrower, and is the father of two children. 
 During the late war he served in the 12th regiment, North 
 Carolina troops, six months. In politics a Republican, was 
 elected by about 3,000 votes. He is on the committee on 
 Insurance. 
 
 JAMES M. PITTMAN, 
 
 HALIFAX, N. C. 
 
 Born October 2d, 1852. Educated at Shaw University, 
 Raleigh, N.C. Occupation, teaching. Is a Republican, and 
 is serving on the Committee on Engrossed Bills. 
 
 Harnett County. 
 
 DANIEL STEWART, 
 
 TROYVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born February 13th, 1826, in the county of Cumberland, 
 N. C. Son of Charles tStewart. Educated at Pleasant Hill, 
 Johnston county, N. C. Has been a member of the school 
 committee of his county, and married Miss Nancy Dixon, 
 daughter of Patrick Dixon, April 18th, 1850. Father of 
 nine children— only five living. A Democrat; elected by 
 168 majority. Is serving on the committees of Agriculture, 
 Mechanics and Mining, Finance, and of Salaries and Fees. 
 
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 Mr, Stewart is one of the best farmers and finest cotton 
 growers in Eastern Carolina, and it is said that it was a boil 
 of cotton from his farm that took the premium at the Vi- 
 enna Fair. He is also a ver}^ popular man in his section. 
 
 Haywood County. 
 
 WILLIAM WILLIAMS STRINGFIELD, 
 
 WAYNESVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born May 7th, 1837, in Nashville, Tenn. Educated at 
 Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. Son of Rev. Thomas String- 
 field. Is now serving his first term in the Legislature. Has 
 been U. S. Commissioner three years. Is a Democrat in 
 politics, and never voted any other ticket. Has often been 
 elected a lay delegate to the Annual, and twice to the Gen- 
 eral Conference M. E. Church South, 1874 and 1882. Was 
 married January 2d, 1871, to Miss Maria M. Love, daugh=. 
 ter of James R. Love, deceased, of Haywood county, N. C, 
 by whom he has three boys and three girls. Served as pri- 
 vate in 1st Tennessee Cavalry, as Captain in 31st Tennessee 
 Infantry, and afterwards as Major and Lieut. Colonel of the 
 " fighting end " of Thomas's N. C. " Legion and Highland- 
 ers." Was in thirty-seven battles in Kentacky, Tennessee, 
 Virginia and Maryland, but never Vv^ounded. Captured un- 
 der last flag of truce at Knoxville, Tenn., on May 1st, 1865, 
 and surrendered sword on the same street and within fort}' 
 feet where he drew arms in 1861. He is one of those who 
 always acts on his own judgment and when he makes up 
 his mind to do a thing, he goes forv/ard and does it, and 
 when he advances he knows no retreat, but burns the bridge 
 behind him. Is a valuable member of society and a useful 
 man in the General Assembly. 
 
 Henderson County. 
 
 B. F. POSEY, 
 
 HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born in Buncombe Oct. 23rd, 1820. Educated princi- 
 pally at old field schools. Married Miss Julia F. Davis, of 
 Henderson county, July 1st, 1852. Two children living 
 and tv/o dead. Merchant at Henderson ville. Was with 
 the reserve corps on the coast of South Carolina during the 
 war.^ He lived about twenty years in South Carolina, 
 Democrat. Committees: Finance, Insurance, and Proposi- 
 tions and Grievances. 
 
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 Hertford County. 
 GEO. H. MITCHELL, 
 
 WINTON, N. C. 
 
 Mr. Mitchell is a Republican and is a very popular man 
 in his section — even with many Democrats, for he is now 
 Mayor of his town where there are no other white Repub- 
 licans. He is a man of considerable business interest and 
 is now conducting two farms in Hertford county and two 
 
 in Bertie county. 
 
 Hyde County. 
 
 J. B. BATJM, 
 
 FAIRFIELD, N. C. 
 
 Born May 30th, 1842, in Hyde county. Educated at com- 
 mon schools of Hyde county. Was a member of the Sixty- 
 sixth Regiment of North Carolina Rangers during the war. 
 Democrat, and never voted any other ticket, and was elected 
 by a majority of 101 votes. Always refused offices, but was 
 forced by his friends to come to the House, and thinks he 
 is now sufficiently amused in public life. Serves on Propo- 
 sitions and Grievances, Internal Improvements, Post Roads 
 and Turnpikes. — - — - 
 
 Iredell County. 
 
 AUGUSTUS C. TOMLIN, 
 
 CLIN, N. 0. 
 
 Was born March 29, 1832, in Iredell county, and is now 
 living on the old homestead of his father, the late Notley 
 D. Tomlin. Was educated at the schools of the community. 
 Married Miss Margaret A. Alexander, daughter of Mr. J. 
 F. Alexander, of Statesville. Has two children. Has been 
 County Commissioner four years. Serves on committee of 
 Internal Improvements, and several others. He is a steady, 
 quiet and useful member. 
 
 A. LEAZAR, 
 
 MOORESVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born March 27th, 1843, in the county of Rowan, son of 
 John Leazar, educated at Davidson College and graduated 
 with first honors at the age of 17 in 1860. He is a true 
 Democrat, and was elected to the House by 423 majority 
 over the Republican candidate, Judge D. M. Furches. Is 
 serving on the committees of Finance, Education, Insane 
 
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 Asylums, Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum, and on the com- 
 mittee to Redistrict the State. He served four years during 
 the late war in Co. G, 42d North Carolina Eegiment. He is 
 a gentleman of fine education, and makes a good member. 
 
 Jacksou Connty, 
 
 J. M. CANDLER, 
 
 WEBSTER, X. C. 
 
 Born August 31st, 1346, in Buncombe county. Son of 
 Ct. W. Candler. Educated at Sand Hill .Academy; read 
 medicine under Dr. D. M. Gudger, and attended lectures at 
 the Philadelphia Medical University, and began to practice 
 medicine in 1S68. Is a Republican, and was elected by a 
 majority of 207 votes. Starves on two committees, Insane 
 Asylunis. and Counties, Towns and Cities. Married Miss 
 Mary E. Mahoney June 23d, 1S6S. She is a daughter of 
 Rev James Mahoney, and they have four children. 
 
 Jolmstoii Connty. 
 
 H. M. JOHNSON, 
 
 ROME, X. C. 
 
 Born January 2Sth, 1S37. in the county of Johnston, X. 
 C. Son of Allen Johnson. Common school education, and 
 by tlie bVht of his own pine torch. ^larried three times. 
 First to Miss Xancy Ann Beasle}* ; second, Miss Charlotte 
 Ann Peacock, and third. Miss Edith Ann Allen : is the 
 father of ten children. Served a portion of the time dur- 
 ing the war as Second Lieutenant in the militia. Is a Dem- 
 ocrat ; was elected by 141 majority. A good farmer, and an 
 active, working member on the following committees: Pe- 
 nal Institutions. Deaf, Dumb and Blind, Agricultural and 
 Mechanics and Mining. 
 
 JESSE BROWN, 
 
 SELMA, X. C. 
 
 Born January ISth. 1825. Son of Thomas Brown. Married 
 a daughter of Jesse Sterling March 16th, 1S4S, and was mar- 
 ried a second time to a daughter of M. Penney March 13th, 
 1872. Has five sons and seven daughters. On committees 
 
 on Corporations and Propositions and Grievances, 
 
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 Jones County. 
 EBWIN RANDOLPH PAGE, 
 
 TRENTON, N. C. 
 
 Born September 19th, 1846, at West Point, Va. Son of 
 Dr. R. F. Page. Educated at Hilisboro Military Institute 
 and at Annapolis Naval School. Went to sea and visited all 
 the principal ports of Europe. Held the following offices : 
 Postmaster at Kinston, N. C, conductor on Atlantic & N. 
 C. Railroad, and Deputy Collector at Large in Second Dis- 
 trict North Carolina, Married November 8th, 1871, Miss 
 0. E. McDaniel, only daughter of Nathan McDaniel. During 
 the war he ran away from Hilisboro School and joined Com- 
 pany K, Ninth Regiment Virginia Cavalry ; was wounded 
 in the vicinity of Sharpsburg, Md. Surrendered at Greens- 
 boro, N. C, with one dollar and thirteen cents in his pocket, 
 whicli was tied up in horse hair taken from the tail of a 
 horse that was killed under him at Bentonsville, Johnston 
 county, N. C. At one time during the war he acted as 
 courier to General Wade Hampton. He is a Republican 
 and was elected by 664 majority. Serves on Finance Com- 
 mittee, Military Afif^iirs, Rules, Railroad Commission, In- 
 ternal Improvements, Agriculture and Insane Asylum. He 
 is a jovial, whole-souled and good fellow, and one everybody 
 likes. 
 
 Lenoir County. 
 
 DEMPSEY WOOD, 
 
 LA GRANGE, N. C, 
 
 Born in 1848, in Lenoir county. Son of James Wood. 
 Educated at Greensboro, N. C. Married Miss Elmira Wood, 
 daughter of Jesse Wood, May 11th, 1876, and is the father 
 of three children. A Democrat, elected by 140 majority, 
 and is serving on the following committees : Agriculture, 
 Mechanics and Mining, Education, Internal Improvements, 
 and on Congressional Districts. 
 
 Lincoln County. 
 
 W. L. CROUSE, 
 
 GROUSE, N. C. 
 
 Was born July 29th, 1849, at his present home; the son 
 of David Crouse, and was educated at Catawba High School, 
 and was married to Miss Stowe, daughter of S. D. Stowe, of 
 
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 York county, S. C, on June 10th, 1871; three children 
 have blessed their union. Was elected to the present Leg- 
 islature on the Democratic ticket by one hundred and 
 eighty-one majority. Is now serving on the following com- 
 mittees, viz: Militia, Penal Institutions, Internal Improve- 
 ments, and joint Railroad Commission. 
 
 Studied medicine under Dr. U. L. Brown, of Lincolnton ; 
 afterwards attended and graduated in Medicine at the 
 Washington University of Maryland, (1870-71-72-73,) 
 and since then has been continuously in practice of his pro- 
 fession and farming. 
 
 McDowell County. 
 
 J. C. McGUEEY, 
 
 MARION, N. C. 
 
 Born September loth, 1837, in Burke county, N. C. Edu- 
 cated at Marion and county schools. Was married to Miss 
 Maggie Mclnturff, of Tennessee, in October, 1867, and has 
 two children. Is a Democrat. AYas two years the County 
 Treasurer. Was Magistrate during the war. Was elected 
 to the present Legislature by one hundred and five major- 
 ity. Is nov7 serving on the following committees, viz: 
 Corporations, Redistricting the State, Cities and Towns, 
 &c. Was raised a farmer, but is now a successful mer- 
 chant. Look well after the interest of those who sent him 
 here. 
 
 Macon County. 
 
 ' J. E. EAY, 
 
 FRANKLIN, N. C. 
 
 Born in 1855 in the county of Macon, N. C. Son of John 
 Ray. Educated at Franklin, and was elected to the House 
 of Representatives in 1881. Is on the following commit- 
 tees, viz: Corporations, chairman of committee on Military 
 Affairs, and chairman of committee on Railroads, Post 
 Roads and Turnpikes. jNIr. Ray is a young man and is 
 very ambitious to make his mark in life. 
 
 Madison County. 
 
 DAVID STEALEY BALL, 
 
 STOCK, N. C. 
 
 Born on Jack's Creek, in Yancey county, N. C, August 
 31st, 1843, son of Melmoth Ball, educated at Mars Hill Col- 
 
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 lege, in Madison county, a naember of the board of County 
 Commissioners of Madison county for the years 1879-80. 
 Married a daughter of E. B. Holcombe August 25th, 1866. 
 Has no children. Served in the war of the Confederate 
 States for four years and one month in Lee's command, 
 Company B, 16th North Carolina, and held the office of 
 Second Lieutenant. Republican in politics and elected to 
 the Legislature in 1882 by a majority of 164 votes, and at 
 this session served on committees: Salaries and Fees, and 
 Propositions and Grievances. Occupation, a farmer. 
 
 Martin County. 
 
 DENNISOM WORTHINGTON, 
 
 WILLIAMSTON, N. C. 
 
 Born October 6th, 1843, in Murfreesboro, Hertford county. 
 Educated in North Carolina and Maryland. Went into the 
 war at first in 8th Regiment N. C. Troops, and afterwards 
 assigned to the charge of signal and mounted scouts on the 
 peninsula below Richmond. Was wounded there and cap- 
 tured May 6th, 1864, and held as hostage until March, 1865, 
 and surrendered at Warrenton, N. C, after the fall of Ap- 
 pomattox. Read law under Hon. J. J. Yates, and Martin, 
 Baker and Hinton of Norfolk, Va., and received license to 
 practice in the courts of Virginia in 1869. Now located at 
 Williamston and practicing his profession under- the law 
 firm of Moore and Worthington. Married Miss Julia, 
 daughter of Col. S. J. Wheeler, of Bertie county, November 
 17th, 187L Been Solicitor and Judge of the Inferior Court, 
 was member of the Legislature of 1881, at which session he 
 was chairnian of committee on the Appointment of Justices 
 of the Peace. He serves on committees: Judiciary, Fish 
 Interests, and Enrolled Bills. He is Speaker pro tern, of the 
 House of Representatives, chairman of the joint committee 
 to Redistrict the State, chairman of committee on Rules, 
 chairman of committee on Military Affairs, and member of 
 the Code committee. Mr. Worthington has taken a very 
 prominent stand in this General Assembly, and is a leading 
 and influential member. 
 
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 Mecklenburg Conntj. 
 
 T. T. SANDIFER, 
 
 PAW CREEK, N. C. 
 
 ^ Born October _20th, 1818, in Chester county, South Caro- 
 lina, son of Philip Sandifer, educated at Ebenezer Academy, 
 at Mount Pleasant, S. C, and at Yorkville iVcademy, was 
 for four years a member of the board of County Commis- 
 sioners of Mecklenburg, married twice, first to Miss Ann M. 
 Wilson in 1840, and to Miss Lizzie Graham in 1866. He is 
 the father of three children by his first wife and eight by 
 the second wife. He is a Democrat and was elected by over 
 400 majority, by profession is a physician, commenced prac- 
 ticing medicine in 1838 and continued to do so until 1868, 
 and since that time has devoted his attention to farming. 
 Is on the committees on Insane Asylum and Agriculture. 
 
 J. S. MYERS, 
 
 CHARLOTTE. X. C. 
 
 Born November 1st, 1847, in Mecklenburg county, N. C. 
 He is son of W. R. and S. C. Myers and is a self-made man, 
 possessed of an active and strong mind and educated him- 
 self by close application to study with but little assistance 
 from teachers. Married Miss Mary M. Rawlinson of Rock 
 Hill, S, C, December 22d, 1870, and has four living children 
 — two sons and two daughters. Is serving on the committees 
 of Agriculture, Immigration, and Penal Institutions. He 
 is a true Democrat and a vigilant representative and by 
 occupation a farmer. 
 
 WILLIAM H. BAILEY, 
 
 CHARLOTTE, X. C. 
 
 Mr. Bailey has taken much interest in matters of legisla- 
 tion and has let nothing escape his notice. He is a man of 
 fine education and legal attainments and well posted in 
 parliamentary usages. Pie is a fluent and ready speaker, 
 and has let but few questions pass without expressing his 
 views upon them. He serves on several leading committees 
 and is an active worker. 
 
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 Mitchell County. 
 
 H. LIMEBACK, 
 
 LINEBACK, N. C. 
 
 Born in 1849, in the county of Ashe, N. C, has a limited 
 education acquired by personal application, not having any 
 school advantages, is a Republican, was connected with the 
 Federal army during two years of the war, belonged to 
 Company C, 13th Regiment, Tennessee cavalry, is a married 
 man, has five children, was a member of the board of County 
 Commissioners for two years, serves on the committee on 
 Corporations in the House. 
 
 Montgomeiy County. 
 
 A. L. HENDERSON, 
 
 ELDORADO, N. C. 
 
 Born April 28th, 1830, in Montgomery county. Educated 
 in the common schools of the county. Married in 1850 
 Miss Piety Harris. Father of nine children, eight of them 
 living. Was County Treasurer two years. In politics a 
 Republican, and was elected by 75 majority. Occupation a 
 blacksmith, serves on the Committees of Deaf and Dumb 
 and the Blind, and Railroads, Post Roads, Turnpikes, &c. 
 
 Moore County. 
 
 HECTOR TUEHER, 
 
 CAMERON, N. C. 
 
 Dr. Turner is a good physician and farmer at home, and 
 peforms his duties here faithfully. He is about sixty years 
 old and a man of family. He is a strong Democrat and 
 looks well to the interest of his party. He served in the 
 House two years ago. 
 
 ]^asli County. 
 
 B. H. BUNN, 
 
 ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. 
 
 Mr. Bunn is a practicing attorney by profession, and in 
 point of ability stands well up towards the head of the class. 
 His labors in the present session of the House have been 
 very valuable. He is on several of the leading committees 
 
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 and always takes a prominent part in commiLtee work and 
 is ever ready when questions of any kind come before tiie 
 House. He is a thorough and practical reasoner, a good 
 debater, and in every way has rendered himself very efficient. 
 He is a gentleman of very fine personal appearance, aft'abie 
 manners^ and has many friends. 
 
 'Nev,- Haiioyer Count} . 
 
 WILLIABI MENEY WADDELL, 
 
 ^VILMINGTON, X. C. 
 
 Born May 14th, 1847. Never went to school, but has re- 
 ceived a very fair family education. Not married. Been 
 Janitor, with rank of Captain, at City Hall in Wilmington, 
 for two terms. Been Superintendent of City Improvement 
 for one year. His first term in the Legislature was in 1879, 
 Was here again in 1881 and returned to this session by a 
 large vote, about 1,100. He has been member of School 
 Committees for some time, and (-hairman of the Board. He 
 now serves on committee on Insane Asylum. 
 
 EUSTACE E. GEEEN, 
 
 * W^ILMINGTON, C. 
 
 Born February 3d, 1845, at Wilmington, N. C. Was 
 educated at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, and held the 
 following offices: Clerk of Court, County Examiner of Pub- 
 lic Schools and Principal of a Graded School. Married 
 Georgie Cherry, daughter of Henry Cherry, July 2d, 1879. 
 Father of one child. A Republican. On following com- 
 mittees, viz: Propositions and Grievances, Penal Institutions 
 and Education. 
 
 Northampton County. 
 
 - WILEY BAKER, 
 
 DOGW^OOD, C. 
 
 Born February 14th, 1850, in Halifax county. Educated 
 in the common schools of the county. In politics a Repub- 
 lican, held the office of Constable, Overseer of Roads and a 
 School committeman. Serves on the committee on Deaf, 
 Dumb and Blind. 
 
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 R. B. PEEBLES, 
 
 JACKSON, N. O. 
 
 Mr. Peebles was born July 21st, 1841, in Northampton 
 county, N. C. Educated at Chapel Hill, N. C. -Obtained 
 license to practice law at June term, 1866. Married to Miss 
 Maggie Cameron, daughter of Paul C. Cameron, of Hills- 
 boro, N. C. Served on the following committees: Chair- 
 main of Corporations and Judiciary, on Committee on Edu- 
 cation, Agriculture and Commerce, Library, Public Build- 
 ings, The Code, Rules, (fee. Was a member of the Legisla- 
 ture in 1866-'67, and filled with much credit to himself the 
 office of County Attorney, Trustee of the University, com- 
 missioner to represent North Carolina at the Yorktown cel- 
 ebration, Lieutenant in Company E, 56th N. C. Regiment, 
 Adjutant 35th N. C. Regiment, Assistant Adjutant General 
 Ramsour's Brigade. Mr. Peebles is one of the best men in 
 his section of the State, and the interest of his people while 
 in his care would never suffer. The members of the House 
 had become very much attached to him, and it was with 
 much reluctance that he was voted out to make a place for 
 his contestant, George H. Parker. 
 
 Onslow Couutje 
 
 C. THOMPSON, M. D. 
 
 JACKSONVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born February 8th, 1855, at Haw Branch, Onslow county, 
 and is son of Frank Thompson, Sr. He was educated at 
 Randolph Macon College, University of Virginia and Uni- 
 versity of Louisiana. Was married to Miss Florence G. 
 Kent, daughter of Charles E. Kent, of Amherst C. H., Va., 
 December 5th, 18S2. Dr. Thompson is a Democrat and a 
 practicing physician. Was elected to his present seat in the 
 House of Representatives by a majority of 241. He is 
 chairman of House branch on Enrolled Bills and is on the 
 committee on Internal Improvements, Re-districting the 
 State and Insane Asylums. He is a young, vigorous mem- 
 ber, and lets nothing concerning the East pass unnoticed. 
 
 Orange County. 
 
 JAMES A. CHEEK, 
 
 HILLSBORO, N. C. 
 
 Born July 21st, 1842, in Orange county, is the son of 
 James Cheek, was educated in Orange county and married 
 
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 Miss Rosa F,, daughter of Mr. John Cheek, has three chil- 
 dren. He served in the Confederate army in Company D. 
 1st Regiment North Carolina State troops, held the office of 
 " low private in the rear rank,'"' and was discharged from 
 service on account of bad health. In politics he is an In- 
 dependert Democrat, and in voting on measures casts his 
 votes according to his convictions of right and wrong. Was 
 elected b}' seven majority — overruling a regular Democratic 
 majority of 800 votes. The main issues he advocated in 
 the campaign were his opposition to the present system of 
 county government and opposition to all stock laws with- 
 out first submitting the question to the qualified voters of 
 the territory asking tbe law, and opposition to prohibition. 
 By occupation he is a liquor dealer. 
 
 Pamlico County. 
 
 R. D. McCotter, 
 
 PAMLICO. X. C. 
 
 Born May 1st, 1836, near Pamlico, Pamlico co.: his father's 
 name is Richard McCotter. He was educated partly at the 
 University of North Carolina, but graduated at Trinity 
 College. Served in the la^e war in the capacity of Lieuten- 
 ant in company F, 46th Regiment, under Col. W. L. Saun- 
 ders and was with General Lee at the surrender. 
 
 Mr. McCotter has served his people as County Commis- 
 sioner, County Examiner, and County Superintendent of 
 Public Instruction, and was elected to his present seat in 
 the House of Representatives by a majority of 187. He is 
 a Democrat and popular with his people. He lias served 
 on the committees on Propositions and Grievances, on Bank- 
 ing, and on Education, and has made a good representative. 
 
 Pasciuotank County. 
 
 NOAH R. NEWBY, 
 
 VIXOXTOX, X. C. 
 
 Born June loth. 1S57, in Perquimans county, N. C. 
 Educated at Hampton College, Va.: closed his college course 
 in 1879, and since that time has been teaching. In politics 
 a Republican and was elected to the House by 217 majority; 
 is serving on the committees on Education and Fish In- 
 terests. 
 
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 Fender County^ 
 E. B. FEAYSER, 
 
 POINT CASWELL, N. C. 
 
 Mr. Frayser is a lawyer by profession, and is an old gen« 
 tieman of active naind and clear judgment and firm con- 
 victions. He is a Republican in politics but voted for Hon. 
 M. W. Ransom for United States Senator. 
 
 PerqulMans County* 
 
 FEAHCIS ¥IX0M, Jr., 
 
 WINDFALL, N. C. 
 
 Born December 8d, 1852, in the county of Perquimans, 
 N. C. Educated at a neighborhood academy. Held the 
 office of Magistrate for two years. A Republican in politics 
 and a farmer. Is serving on the committee on Propositions 
 and Grievances. He now lives with his grandfather, Fran- 
 cis Nixon, Sr., w^ho is a ver}' large land owner in that 
 county. 
 
 Person County, 
 
 W. F. EEA»E, 
 
 MOUNT TIRZAH, N. C. 
 
 Mr. Reade is quite an old man but has an active mind 
 and makes a good member. He is a brother of Judge 
 E. G. Reade. He is Republican in politics but votes ac- 
 cording to his convictions regardless of politics. 
 
 Pitt County. 
 
 CALVIN STOKES, 
 
 JOHNSON'S MILLS, N. C. 
 
 Born March 18th, 1839, in Pitt county, N. C. Son of 
 Thomas Stokes. Educated at the public schools. Has been 
 Justice of the Peace. Was married August 15th, 1860, to 
 Margaret A. Witherington, daughter of Reuben Withering- 
 ton, by v^bom be had two children. Served in the late war 
 six months as a member of the Bridge Guards, commanded 
 by G. W. Cox. Was Sergeant in same and acted his part 
 well. Was elected to the present Legislature by a majority 
 of 204 votes on the Greer^back ticket. By occupation a 
 farmer. He is now serving on the following committees : 
 Engrossed Bills and Immigration. 
 
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 L. J, BABRETT, 
 
 FARMYILLE, X. C. 
 
 Born June 13th, 1S39, in the county of Pitt. Son of 
 Josiah Barrett. Educated at Horner's school at Oxford, X. 
 C. Wa!5 a member of the House of Representatives during 
 the sessions of lS74-'7o. Married November 25th, 1868, to 
 Miss Juiia M. By num . daughter of Alien Bynum. Served 
 four years in the late war, vras Lieutenant of Co. E, 27th 
 Eeg't. X. C. Troo[ s. and was Captain of Co. H, 7th Eeg't. C. 
 S. Cavalry, Hampton's Division, was engaged at Plymouth, 
 Xewbern and in various engagements in tlie vicinity of 
 Petersburg, Va. A Democrat, elected by 300 majority, and 
 is on the committees of Finance, xlgriculture, Mechatjics 
 and Mining, and Salaries and Fees. 
 
 Polk Coniity. 
 
 T. C. BEADLEY, 
 
 MILL ^PRIXGS, X. C. 
 
 Born in Rutherford county, December 17ih, 1S38. At- 
 tended school at Gold Hill Academy, in Rutherford county, 
 Married Z\Ii5£ Jennie Flampton, ot Polk county, in 1865. 
 He has six children : served in the first company that left 
 Rutherford county during the war — company G, 16th Reg- 
 iment. Been Deputy Sheriff for two years, and Deputy 
 Marshal in the Revenue service. Republican in politics. 
 On committees on Penal Institutions, and Banks and 
 Currency. 
 
 Eandolpli ConiitT, 
 
 BUEWELL STEED, 
 
 HILL'S STORE. C. 
 
 Born in 1836, in Randolph county. Married Miss Elmira 
 Hopkins in October. 1876. Occupation is that of a farmer. 
 Been Justice of the Peace and County Commissioner. Dem- 
 ocrat in politics. Serves on committees of Corporation, Ag- 
 riculture, and Salaries and Fees. 
 
 MAEMADUEE SWAIN ROBINS, 
 
 ASHEEORO. X. C. 
 
 Born August 31st, 1827, in Randolph county. X. C. Son 
 of John Robbins. Educated at Chapel Hilh Married Miss 
 
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 Annie E. Moring, daughter of W. H. Moring, July 24th, 
 1878. One or two children living. A Democrat in poli- 
 tics, and elected to the Legislature by three hundred and 
 fifty-seven majority, and now serving as committeeman on 
 Judiciary, the Code, Redistrieting the State, &c. An attor- 
 ney by profession, having obtained license in 1856. 
 
 Richmond County. 
 
 H. H. COVINGTON, 
 
 ROCKINGHAM, N. C. 
 
 Born October 27th, 1842, in the county of Richmond, N. 
 C. Educated in the common schools of the county. Mar- 
 ried Miss Teresa Hawkins, of Richmond count}^, and has 
 five children. Held the office of overseer of road. A Re- 
 publican in politics and elected by 389 votes. Serving on 
 the committee of Internal Improvements and of Claims. A 
 farmer b}^ occupation. 
 
 Robeson County. 
 
 . 0. S. HAYES, 
 
 PATES, N. C. 
 
 Farmer, merchant and turpentine operator. Born Jan. 
 26th, 1843, in Loudonville, Ashland county, Ohio, son of 
 H. I. Hayes, and educated at Toledo, Ohio. Member of the 
 Convention of 1868. Also Senator in 1868-'69. Member 
 of Company E, 100th Ohio Regiment, 23rd Corps, Schofield's 
 Command. Adjutant and Captain in the 128th Ohio Regi- 
 ment. Was elected to the present Legislature by over one 
 hundred majority, and is now serving on committees. Agri- 
 culture, Convict Labor, Finance, Insane Asylum, Internal 
 Improvements, &c. Not married. 
 
 EDWARD K. PROCTOR, 
 
 LUMBERTON, N. C. 
 
 Born in New Kent county, Va., Jan. 8th, 1825. Educated 
 at Roslyn, Staten Island, N. Y. Married first to Miss An- 
 nie Reid, of Boston ; the second time, to Miss Annie E. 
 Sumter, of Robeson county. Has two children. Came to 
 North Carolina in 1859, and, after living one year in Wil- 
 mington, located in Lumberton. He is son of William and 
 
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 Mary Proctor, vrho came from England. He was member 
 of the House in 1868-69. He serves on committees of 
 Corporations, and Propositions and Grievances. 
 
 EocMugliam Couuly. 
 
 PEYOE REYNOLDS, 
 
 LEAIvSVILLE, X. C. 
 
 Born February 17th, 182-4. in Franklin county, Alabama. 
 Son of Pryor Reynolds. Educated at private schools, and 
 was Private Secretary to Governor Morehead in 1S1:1-'1:4, 
 County Commissioner, &e. 
 
 Was married to Miss E. C. Jones, daughter of Col. Man- 
 son Jones, August 12th, 1850 ; has five children living out 
 of the seven born to them. He served in the Army of 
 Northern Virginia from March, 1863, to April 9th, 1865, in 
 the 45th North Carolina Regiment, Daniel's Brigade, Rhodes' 
 Division, as Quartermaster. Was elected without a canvass 
 to the Legislature by 41 majority on the Democratic ticket. 
 Lived in New York in the capacity of salesman in 1847. 
 Engaged extensively prior and since the war in mercantile 
 pursuits, chiefly in the tobacco trade, as manufacturer and 
 raiser. Also engaged largely in steam saw mills, of the 
 well known firm of Reynolds, Haughton & Millner. 
 
 - ' JAMES D. GLENN, 
 
 LEAKSVILLE, X. C. 
 
 Was born at the residence of his grandfather, Col. J. R. 
 Dodge, in Yadkin county, X. C, on the 20th of October, 
 1852. His father. Captain Chalmers Glenn, having been 
 killed in the battle of Boonsboro, Maryland, he was adopted 
 and raised by his uncle, Dr. E. T. Broadnax, of Rocking- 
 ham county. He entered the Virginia Military Institute in 
 1867, and graduated at that institution in July, 1871. 
 
 Although educated as a civil engineer, he preferred farm- 
 ing to any other occupation, and has followed that since 
 1871. He was married in June, 1877, to Miss Mary W. 
 Broadnax, youngest daughter of Dr. John G. Broadnax, of 
 Rockingham county. They have had two children, but 
 both died. He was nominated by the Democratic Conven- 
 tion of his county, and elected to the House of Representa- 
 tives in 1880, and again renominated and elected in 1882. 
 
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 He is chairman of the comaiittee on Internal Improve- 
 ments of the present House, and upon the committees of 
 Finance, Military Affairs, Agriculture, Convict Labor, and 
 of Library. 
 
 Mr. Glenn was elected Captain of Co. H, 3d Kegiment, 
 North Carolina State Guard, in August, 1881, and Lieuten- 
 ant-Colonel of the 3d Kegiment in December, 1882. 
 
 Mr. Glenn is a man of fine personal appearance, pleasing 
 manners, sound judgment, and while he is bold and fear- 
 less in the discharge of his duties, he never overleaps the 
 bounds of strict propriety on any question. He is very 
 popular, and deservedly so, for he is a worthy gentleman. 
 
 Kowan County. 
 
 LEE S. OVERMAN, 
 
 SALISBURY, N. C. 
 
 Was born in Salisbury on the 3d day of January, 1854 ; 
 ^was graduated from Trinity College in 1874, receiving the 
 degree of A. B., and three years later the degree of A. M. 
 was conferred upon him by his Alma Mater. In June, 1876, 
 he commenced the study of law under Col. J. M. McCorkle, of 
 Salisbury, and in the campaign of 1876, took a very active 
 part. On the 31st of January, 1877, he was appointed by 
 Governor Vance his confidential clerk, and on the 1st of 
 January, 1879, he received the appointment of Private Sec- 
 retary. While in Raleigh he pursued the study of his pro- 
 fession under Richard H. Battle, Jr., Esq., and at the Janu- 
 ary term, 1878, of the Supreme Court, received license and 
 was admitted to the bar. Resigned office of Private Secretary 
 January 1st, 1881, and returned to Salisbury to practice his 
 profession. Was elected to his present seat in the House 
 over G. A. Bingham, a Liberal candidate. He serves on 
 various committees, and is a hardworking and good mem- 
 ber, and his good qualities and manly deportment are only 
 equaled by his gentlemanly bearing and good looks. He 
 serves on Judiciary and The Code committees, and is chair- 
 main of committee on Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum. 
 
 Kutlierford County. 
 
 G. B. PRUITT, 
 
 WEBB FORD, N. C. 
 
 Born in the county of Cleveland, son of John Pruitt. 
 Educated in the common schools of his county; was Rail- 
 
road agent at Piulherfordton ; married Miss Margaret Spur- 
 lin, daughter of I. J. Spurlin, in June, 1870, and is the 
 father of five children. Was elected as a Liberal Democrat 
 by a majority of 154, and is on the committee of Proposi- 
 tions and Grievances. 
 
 Saiiipsoa County. 
 
 WILLIAM S, MATHEWS. 
 
 SIX RUNS, X. C. 
 
 Born May 14th, 1823, in Sampson county.. Married Miss 
 S, G. James Nov. 22nd, 1854, and has seven children, four 
 dead. Served only in militia during the war. Was Magis- 
 trate for eleven years, and Gounty Gommissioner for two 
 J ears. 
 
 Mr. Mathews is a farmer by occupation, and asked me not 
 to say that he was the most successful one in the State : 
 and also said we must not tell the public that there were 
 only 14 sensible men in the House the night of the Peebles- 
 Parker contest, and to not let it be known, but always keep 
 it a secret, that this Legislature is the biggest set of foos 
 ever assembled in Raleigh. 
 
 C, H. WILLIAMS, 
 
 HUXTLEY, X. C. 
 
 Born Xov. 2Sth, 1850, in Sampson county, I\. G., the son 
 of John G. Williams. He was educated in Sampson countv, 
 N. C. Marrid Miss Flora A. McDonald, daughter of Z. W. 
 McDonald, Nov. 24th, 1870, and is blessed with two children. 
 A Democrat in politics, and a member of committees on 
 Finance, Propositions and Grievances, Immigration, and 
 chairman of Insurance, A Justice of the Peace, and elected 
 by five hundred and ninety-eight majority to the House. 
 
 Stanly County. 
 
 D. N, BENNETT, 
 
 XORWOOD, N, C. 
 
 Born August 20th, 1848, in Ghesterfield county, S. C. Ed- 
 ucated prin'cipally at the Wadesboro Institution. Married 
 Miss A. G. Dunlap, daughter of B, J. Dunlap, of N. G., and 
 has five children— three sons and two daughters. Politi- 
 
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 cally a Democrat of the first water, in other words a true blue 
 of the Old Hickory persuasion, and was elected by 210 ma- 
 jority. Serves on the committees of Finance, Insane Asy- 
 lums, Education, and Appointment of Justices of the Peace. 
 As an evidence of Mr. Bennett's faithful discharge of duty, 
 we can say that during the session, he has not missed a sol- 
 itary vote. This can be said of but a few members. 
 
 Stokes County. 
 
 JOHN Z, PHILLIPS, 
 
 DALTON, N. 0. 
 
 Born May 19th, 1846, in Yadkin county. Son of Matthew 
 Phillips. Educated at Wake Forest College and graduated 
 there in 1875. Attended Pearson's Law School, and ob- 
 tained his license in 1877, and has continued the practice 
 of law since that time in the courts adjacent to his county. 
 He held at one time the ofiSce of Superintendent of Public 
 Schools of the couoty of Stokes. In politics is a Democrat, 
 Is on the following committees: Judiciary, Education, Pe- 
 nal Institutions, and Propositions and Grievances. During 
 the war about one year he served with the Junior Reserves, 
 Co. C, 3d Regiment N. C. State Troops attached to Hardie's 
 Corps. 
 
 Surry County. 
 
 WINSTON FULTON, 
 
 MOUNT AIRY, N. 0. 
 
 Born in Stokes county April 4th, 1821. Moved into 
 Surry county in 1845, and married March 4tb, 1847; lost 
 his wife on June 11th, 1875. He is the father of nine 
 children, all living. In politics a Whig before the war and 
 a Democrat since. Is a farmer by occupation and is also 
 engagsd in the manufacture of tobacco, cotton yarn and 
 sheeting. Mr. Fulton, like all other successful farmers and 
 business men, makes a worthy member, for when a man 
 knows how and can manage his own affairs to advantage, he 
 has the right kind of education to manage the atiairs of 
 others. 
 
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 Swam Conntr. 
 
 A. H. HAYES, 
 
 CHARLESTON, X. C. 
 
 Born January 22d, 1848, in Murphy, Cherokee county, 
 where his father, G. W. Ha^^es, resided and where he was 
 educated. He was married to Miss M. E. Leatherwood of 
 Cherokee county, November -ith, 1869, and has five children. 
 Mr. Hayes is a Democrat and a farmer, and was elected by 
 a majority of 101 to fill the seat he now occupies in the 
 House cf Representatiyes. He has seryed on several im- 
 portant committees and is faithful to his people. 
 
 Transylvania Connty. 
 
 BOEERT HAMILTON, 
 
 BREVARD, X. a 
 
 Born May loth, 1817, in Buncombe county. Received a 
 limited education from the country schools. Was married 
 to Miss R. A. Neill, daughter of Geo. G Xeill, July 2d, 1810, 
 and has nine children living. 
 
 Mr. Hamilton was elected Sheriff by the Justices of the 
 Peace at the organization of Transylvania county 20th May, 
 1861, was re-elected in 1862, and has since served his county 
 in the capacity of Justice of the Peace and Chairman of 
 County Court. He is a Republican, was a Union man dur- 
 ing the late war, and did not serve in the army. Was 
 elected to his present seat in the House of Representatives 
 by a majority of 57, and has served on Finance, Salaries and 
 Fees, and Agricultural Committees. 
 
 Tyrreil County. 
 
 rEEDEEICK C, PATEICE, 
 
 LEOXA, X. C. 
 
 Born September IQth, 1849, in Tyrrell county, X. C, son 
 of F. F. Patrick. Educated at the primary schools of the 
 county ; held the offices of County Commissioner and Jus- 
 tice of the Peace : married Martha L. Liverman, daughter 
 of Hardy H. Liverman, March 20th, 1873; father of six 
 children, only three living. Is a Democrat — was elected by 
 137 majority. Is serving on the committees on Claims, 
 Counties, Cities. Towns^ &c., and Penal Institutions. 
 
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 Union County. 
 
 JAMES HOUSTOF, 
 
 STOUT, N, C. 
 
 Born November 28th, 1817, in Mecklenburg county, now 
 Union ; married Miss Martha E. Walkup, of Union county ; 
 has six children living ; was in the Senior Reserves six 
 months during the war, and was Captain. Democrat in 
 politics, and serves on committees of Penal Institutions^ 
 Banks and Currency, State Debt, and Salaries and Fees. 
 
 Yanee Countjo 
 
 H, E. EATOH, 
 
 WILLIAMSBORO, N. C. 
 
 Born in 1847, in Granville county, N. C; no educational 
 advantages ; held the office of school committeeman, mar- 
 ried in 1867, and has six children. A Republican ; occu- 
 pation, farming. Serves on the committee on Propositions 
 and Grievances. 
 
 Wake County. 
 
 E. M, BLEDSOE, 
 
 RALEIGH, N. C. 
 
 Born in Raleigh August 3d, 1850, educated at schools 
 conducted by Mrs. C. P. Spencer, at Chapel Hill, and at the 
 University of the State, married Miss Annie, daughter of 
 Laurence Hinton, September 3d, 1873, and has four children. 
 Was a migistrate for three years, is a Republican and was 
 elected by a large majority, is serving on committees on 
 Proposition and Grievances, Penal Institutions, and Claims. 
 He is engaged in farming. 
 
 J. 0. HAREISOM, 
 
 NEW LIGHT, N. C. 
 
 Mr. Harrison is a Republican in politics and by occupa- 
 tion is a farmer. This is the first term he has ever served 
 in the General Assembly. 
 
 J, A. TEMPLE, 
 
 RALEIGH, N. C. 
 
 Mr. Temple is a farmer by occupation and has been in 
 public life but little more than serving as Magistrate. Thi& 
 is the first time he has been in the General Assembly, la 
 politics he is a Republican. 
 
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 JAMES H. HAEEIS, 
 
 RALEIGH, X. C. 
 
 Born in Granville county about 1S30, self-educated, mar- 
 ried Isabella Hinton, no children. Member of the Consti- 
 tutional Convention in 1S68, in the House in 1869, in the 
 Senate in 1872, and again in the House the present session, 
 has been a member of the Board of Aldermen several years, 
 was director for the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and 
 the Blind for four years, was United States Deputy Collector 
 in 1872. On committee on Internal Improvements, Rail- 
 roads, &c. He is one of the leading members of the Re- 
 publican party, and for the chances generally afforded col- 
 ored men, is well posted in political matters and a good 
 speaker. 
 
 TTarren County. 
 
 J. H- MONTGOMERY, 
 
 WARPvENTOX, X. C. 
 
 Born January 15th, 1854, in the count}' of Warren, N. C. 
 Educated at Tupper's School, Raleigh, N, C. School teacher 
 by profession, and a Republican in politics. Elected to the 
 House by 1,200 votes, and is serving on the committee for 
 Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution. 
 
 ENOOH H. LEAEY, 
 
 MACIvEY'S FERRY, X'. C. 
 
 Born January 13th, 1837, at Holy Neck, Washington 
 county, X. C. Son of Harmond Leary. Not educated 
 much. Yet he was a County Commissioner for eight yeai;3. 
 Father of five children, four living. ^Tarried a daughter of 
 John S. Woodley, December 22nd, 1872. He is a Republi- 
 can, and was elected to the House by 296 majority. He is 
 on the committee on Claims, and on committee to appoint 
 Justices of the Peace. He served during the late war in the 
 Federal army, and was Third Sergeant in Co. L, and was 
 wounded at Warsaw, N. C. 
 
 ITataiigra County. 
 
 WALTSU W. LENOIR, 
 
 SHULL'S MILLS, X. C. 
 
 Born March 13th, 1823, at Fort Defiance, Caldwell county, 
 N. C. Son of Thomas Lenoir, and educated at Bingham's 
 
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 School, and at the State University. Was at one time chair- 
 man of the Board of Commissioners of Watauga county. 
 Married June 10th, 1856, Miss Cornelia J. Christian ; had 
 one child, which lived only six months. Mr. Lenoir is a 
 Democrat, and was elected by 157 majarity. He is on the 
 following committees : Claims, Finance, Mechanics and 
 Mining, Select Committee on Internal Revenue and Tariff, 
 and chairman of the co^amittee on Agriculture. During 
 the late war he was Captain of Company A,37ih North Car- 
 olina Regiment, and with A. P. Hill's Division. Entered 
 the service in December, 1861, and continued in it until dis- 
 abled by the loss of a leg at Ox Hill, Virginia, September 
 1st, 1862. Col. Lenoir is one of the most practical thinkers 
 and ready workers from the West. Watauga did well to 
 send such a valuable man, and his course here has reflected 
 much credit upon himself and constituents. 
 
 Wayue County. ' 
 
 JOHH B. FERSOM, 
 
 FREMONT, N. C. 
 
 Born September 9th, 1829, in Greene county, N. C. Son 
 of Thomas Person. Educated in the common schools o^' the 
 county, and has held the office of Magistrate. Was married 
 to Miss Patience Lancaster, daughter of Bryant Lancaster, in 
 1870 and blessed with six children. He served four years 
 in the war, Co. D, 2d N. C. Cavalry, held the place of Orderly 
 Sergeant and second Lieutenant. Wounded twice. Elected 
 as Independent Democrat by 174 majority, and is serving 
 on committees on Railroads and Corporations. Was once 
 Colonel of Militia. 
 
 JOHM E. SMITH, 
 
 GOLDSBORO, N. C. 
 
 John R. Smith, son of William Smith, was born in Wayne 
 county, July 7th, 1837. Educated at Goldsboro. Married 
 Miss Amelia A. Hamilton of Wayne county, from which 
 union nine children v/ere born. Four of which are dead. 
 Held the office of County Surve3^or of his county for two 
 years, and that of Tax Collector eight years, Justice of the 
 Peace one term ; Postmaster at Goldsboro for three years, 
 which position he resigned when elected to the Legislature. 
 
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 A member of ihe committee on Finance, State Debt, and 
 Privileges and Elections. Republican in politics. In Mr. 
 Smith is illustrated what a man can, by application, make 
 of himself: for he had no education before he was 
 twenty-one years of age, and could not write at the age of 
 twenty -two, and since then he has obtained a fair education, 
 worked hard and managed well, and is to-day living in 
 easy circumstances. 
 
 Wilkes CoTiiit;y. 
 
 J. a. A. BRYAN. 
 
 TRAP HILL. _>'. C. 
 
 Was born October 10th, 1833, at Trap Hill, X. C, son of 
 Thomas Bryan, and was educated at Hillsville, Ya. Was 
 married to Martha A. Bryan, daughter of John Bryan, on 
 January 12th, ISdI : seven children have been born to 
 them, six of whom are living. Served in the war three 
 years in company H, 10th Regiment Tennessee U. S. Vol- 
 unteers, Army of the Cumberland, and was wounded at 
 Franklin, Tennessee. Was elected to the present Legislature 
 as a Republican by four hundred and eighty-nine majority, 
 and is now serving on committees on Joint Rules, and Prop- 
 ositions and Grievances. 
 
 He has held the office of Magistrate, Trustee of Trap Hill 
 Seminary, delegate to all the Constitutional Conventions 
 since the war. A representative in General Assemblys of 
 1876 to 1883. Was Colonel, Major-General of Militia, and 
 Lieutenant-Colonel of 1st North Carolina Reg't, under CoL 
 W. J. Clark; was Inspector General for Xorth Carolina of 
 the army of the Boys in Blue, and ranked as Colonel. He 
 was also firs: Lieutenant, company H, 1 0th Regiment Ten- 
 nessee C S. Volunteers, subsequently Captain of the same 
 company ; w^as also appointed Assessor of Internal Revenue 
 for the 6th District ; also Division Deputy Collector Inter- 
 nal Revenue 6th District. X. C. 
 
 TTilsou Connty. 
 
 J. L. EAILEY, 
 
 TOISXOT, >L C. 
 
 Bern June 23d, 1S50, in Edgecombe county. X. C. The 
 son of M. Burt Bailey, and educated in the common schools 
 
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 of the county. Married Miss Emma Braswell, daughter of 
 C. S. Brasweil, February 16th, 1881. A merchant and far- 
 mer; Mayor of Toisnot for two terms, and is a member of 
 committees on Propositions and Grievances, Railroads and 
 Turnpikes, Insurance, Salaries and Fees, &c. A Democrat, 
 and elected by 498 majority. 
 
 Tadkin County. 
 
 ALFRED E. HOLTON, 
 
 YADKINVILLE, N, C. 
 
 Born October 29th, 1852, in Iredell county, N. C, son of 
 Rev. Q. Holton; attended school at Springfield High School, 
 in Guilford county and several schools in the country; he 
 is now serving his second term as a member of the House 
 of Representatives. He obtained license to practice law 
 at June term of Supreme Court in 1874. Republican in 
 politics and is now serving as committeeman on Judiciary, 
 Privileges and Elections, the Code, and Finance. He is an 
 active worker for the good of his party, and though young 
 he deserves credit for the successful manner in which he 
 has worked himself up in life. 
 
 Taucey County. 
 
 JAMES A. BYRD, 
 
 RAMSEYTOWN, N. C. 
 
 Born November 18th, 1846, in Yancey couunty, N. C.,son 
 of C. R. Byrd ; was educated at Burnsville, Yancey county, 
 N. C; married Miss Mary V. Parsons, of Yancey county, 
 March 2d, 1871; has three children. Is a Democrat and 
 was elected by a majority of 115 votes, and is now serving 
 on committees of Internal Improvements, State Debt, and 
 Claims. Has been Treasurer of Yance}^ county four years, 
 and Justice of the Peace eight years. 
 
Officers of the General Assembly. 
 
 JAMES LOWEIE ROBINSON, President, 
 
 FRANKLIN, MACON COUNTY, N. C, 
 
 Was born in Franklin, Macon county, September 17tb, 
 1838. His father, James Robinson, came to North Carolina 
 from Tennessee, was a merchant of note and character, and 
 died in the village that was the birth place of his son, June, 
 1843. His early training w^as only what the common schools 
 of his county and the village academy afforded, and a year 
 at Emory and Henry College was added to his education by 
 his own hard earned wages and the kind assistance of a 
 friend and relative. When armed men sprang up in every 
 hamlet of North Carolina, at the call of her authorities, he 
 volunteered as a private foot soldier in Company H, 16th 
 North Carolina troops, and became Quartermaster Sergeant 
 in same regiment. At the re-organization he was elected 
 Captain of the company of which he was a soldier and its 
 triumphs became a part of his history. Wounded at the 
 battle of Seven Pines, he led his men over the fields of 
 Manassas when it was baptized with blood a second time. 
 Participating in the engagement at Chantilly farm he w^as 
 present at the terrible struggle that decided the Maryland 
 campaign at Sharpsburg. When he had laid aside his 
 sword and returned to peaceful vocations, his people recog- 
 nized in him the deliberate courage and, solid qualities of 
 mind that are valuable in civil employments, and chose 
 him to be their commoner in 1868. He was returned with- 
 out opposition in 1870. No marks of confidence could have 
 bestowed greater honor on him. He had been one of a bold 
 and true minority that had w^ithstood the seductions of a 
 reckless and extravagant administration, and had rendered 
 success for the Democracy possible. When chosen a repre- 
 sentative in 1872, he was almost by common consent ele- 
 vated to the highest honor of the body of which he was a 
 member, and when the Speaker's baton was again tendered 
 him in 1874, it came as a palm of merit that he had no 
 right to put aside. The retribution in the history of North 
 
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 Caroliim came in 1876. The ruins were restored. The 
 counties bearing names conspicuously North Carolinian, and 
 composing his Senatorial District, called him to serve them 
 in the Upper Chamber of the State's councils. He came 
 without opposition, and was chosen President of that dis- 
 tinguished body. Long experience and great familiarity 
 with the duties of a presiding ofBcer over a deliberative 
 body made it eminently fit that he be chosen to fill this 
 high position. His conduct of the business of the Senate 
 from the assembling of the Legislature until the qualifica- 
 tion of Lieutenant-Governor Jarvis, added to his growing 
 reputation as a legislator and parliamentarian. No man 
 ever had more loyal constituents, and no people ever had a 
 more faithful servant. Kis Senatorial services were en- 
 dorsed by a re-election unsought, and to which no opposi- 
 tion was offered. He was elected President of the Senate 
 February 5th, and served in that capacity with great ac- 
 ceptability to the whole Senate. 
 
 He having been elected Lieutenant-Governor by a popu- 
 lar vote of the State in 1880, was by virtue of that election 
 President of the Senate for the session of 1881. His ser- 
 vices as presiding officer then, as well as during the present 
 term, were impartial, prompt, and worthy this true son of 
 Carolina. His value to the State is not limited to the proper 
 government of the Senate, but his suggestions and ideas are 
 many times put into bills or adopted by others. We will 
 refer to only one instance of this kind — the plan of eight 
 normal schools for the State originated with him, and was 
 suggested to the Board of Education, and afterwards 
 became a Jaw, and stands to-day a lasting monument to his 
 credit, and the credit of the Legislature which established it. 
 
 mWT M. EURMAW, Secretary, 
 
 ASHEVILLE, N. C. 
 
 He is a gentleman of fine personal appearance, affable 
 manners, and possesses qualities of head and heart that win 
 friends wherever he goes. He is a native of Franklin 
 county, but for many years has been conducting the Citizen 
 at Asheville. He was elected Secretary of the Senate for the 
 session of 1876-77, and held that position continuously ever 
 since, and a better officer could not be found in the State. 
 
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 C, H. AEMFIELB, Engrossing Clerk, 
 
 STATESVILLE, X. C, 
 
 Was born February 7th, 1860, and is son of Hon. R, F. 
 Armfield, now member of Congress. He received his edu- 
 cation at Trinity College, and graduated in June, 1880. He 
 studied law and obtained license to practice in June, 188i, 
 and practices his profession at Statesville. 
 
 W. H. BLEDSOE, Beading Clerk, 
 
 RALEIGH, C, 
 
 Is a lawyer by profession, and practices at the bar of Ealeigh 
 and surrounding counties. 
 
 W. V. CLIFTON, Sergeant at Arms, 
 
 RALEIGH, ^s". C, 
 
 Is a native of Franklin county, was born in the year 1840* 
 He served four years in the Confederate service, and was in 
 the prison at Point Lookout. After the war he served two 
 years as Deputy Sheriff of Franklin county, since which 
 time he has been living in Wake and engaged at farming. 
 He was married in 1866, and has two children, one boy and 
 one girl. — 
 
 D. McE. MATHESOH, Assistant Door Keeper, 
 
 TAYLORSVILLE, N. C. 
 
 Born May 17th, 1842, in Iredell county. Had a common 
 school education obtained principally at Taylorsville i\.cad- 
 emy and at Elk Shoal Academy; has been a Magistrate 
 since 1869; was County School Examiner in 1874-75; Tax 
 Collector for Alexander county in 1877; Census Enumerator 
 in 1880 ; County Superin'dent of Public Schools in 1881-2 ; 
 and Assistant Doorkeeper of Senate 1881. Married January 
 29th, 1874, Miss M. C. Miller, daughter of Thomas Miller. 
 Mrs. Matheson died a few months after her marriage. \^ol- 
 unteered early in 1861, and was enlisted in company G, of 
 the 38th regiment N. C. troops, under Col. Wm, F. Hoke, 
 Pender's brigade, and was wounded at Mechanicsville, Va., 
 
 June 26th, 1862. 
 
 PAGES : 
 
 E. G. Clifton, Raleigh, N. C. 
 Henry W. Miller, Raleigh, N. C. 
 William Rosenthal, Raleigh, N. C. 
 Sterling Manly, Raleigh, N. C. 
 Marcus Erwin, Asheville, N. C. 
 
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 House of Representatives. 
 
 GEOEGE M. BOSE, Speaker, 
 
 FAYETTEVILLE. N. C. 
 
 Mr. Rose was born in Fayetteville, Cumberland county, 
 in 1846. Entered Davidson College in 1861, and remained 
 there two years, when he entered the Virginia Military In- 
 stitute. Before he was seventeen years of age, he joined 
 the army, becoming Adjutant of the 66th North Carolina 
 Troops, Col. A. D. Moore, Commanding, forming a part of 
 Kirkland's Brigade in Hoke's Division. Capt. Rose served 
 gallantly with that command until the end of the war. 
 When peace was restored, he applied himself to the com- 
 pletion of his education, which had been interrupted by 
 the call of duty to fight in defense of his country. He en- 
 tered Chapel Hill in 1865, and graduated in 1867, deliver- 
 ing the salutatory of his class. Having chosen the law as 
 his profession, Mr. Rose obtained his license at January 
 term, 1868, and located at Fayetteville, where he soon laid 
 the foundation of his present lucrative practice. His first 
 public service Vvas in the House of Representatives in 
 1876-'77, when as a leading member of the Judiciary com- 
 mittee, he gained a reputation for judgment, discrimination 
 and legal attainments. He was again elected to the House 
 in 1880, and enhanced his reputation as a debater and a 
 careful, prudent manager on the Democratic side of the 
 House. He took a prominent part in the proceedings of 
 the session He was Speaker, pro tern., of the House last 
 session and discharged the duties of the Chair in the ab- 
 sence of Speaker Cook with great acceptability. Mr. Rose 
 has displayed marked executive ability during this session, 
 and this, together with his ripe judgment, comprehensive 
 intellect, natural gifts, universal courtesy, and moderation 
 in his bearing, rendered him eminently fit for the responsi- 
 ble and honored position he filled. 
 
 JOHN D. CAMERON, Principal Clerk, 
 
 ASHEVILLE, N. C. 
 
 He is a native of Cumberland county; was educated at 
 Chapel Hill, graduating in 1841. He lived for a long time 
 in Orange county and conducted the Hillsboro Recorder, but 
 is now connected with the Asheville Citizen. He has held 
 the office of Principal Clerk of the House for six terms. 
 
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 W. J. BAEEETT, Engrossing Clerk, 
 
 He was born in Gains ville, Ga. Major Barrett was a 
 brave soldier during the war, and at the second battle of 
 Manassas received a wound which will render him a cripple 
 for life. He is a verv positive man and is never afraid to 
 express an opinion, but has many Vvarm and true friends. 
 
 JAMES MILTON BROWH, Enrolling Clerk, 
 
 TROY, M0XTC40MERY COU^'TY, X. C. 
 
 Born in the county of Randolph. Son of John Randolph 
 Brown. Educated and graduated at Trinity College, class 
 75, first honors, and at Judge Pearson's Law School, located 
 in the county of Montgomery, in 1878, and began the prac- 
 tice of law. Was elected Mayor of the town of Troy. Was 
 forced to lead a forlorn hope for the sake of Democracy in 
 the 26th Senatorial District; made a change of 350 votes 
 in his own county, Montgomery, but was defeated by the 
 large negro vote given in Richmond county. Has been 
 chairman of the Democratic Executive committee ever since 
 he has resided in the county. Mr. Brown is a yotmg man. 
 unmarried. [Marriageable young ladies will make a note 
 of this.] ' 
 
 WILLIAM GEAY BUEKHEAB, Eeading Clerk, 
 
 InEWTO^', c. 
 
 Born March 6th, 1856, at Chapel Hill, N. C., son of L. S. 
 Burkhead, D. D.; educated at Trinit}^ College, N. C, and 
 graduated June 10th, 1876. Married October 22d, 1879, to 
 Miss Dixie Gayle, of Raleigh, N. C, daughter of Captain 
 J. B. Gayle and is blessed with one child. A Democrat in 
 politics ; an excellent ofScer and gives universal satisfaction 
 as a reader. 
 
 D. R. JULIAN, Principal Doorkeeper, 
 
 SALISBURY, C, 
 
 Born June 5th, 1850, in Rowan county, son of William 
 Julian. Educated in his native county: married Miss H. 
 R. E. Culverhouse, daughter of Hugh Culverhouse, on 
 
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 April 24th, 1872, and is jubilant over four little Julians. 
 Has held the office of City Treasurer of Salisbury and Com- 
 issioner. 
 
 J. F. MOSTON, Assistant Doorkeeper, 
 
 MARION, N. C. 
 
 Mr. Norton was wounded at the battle of Seven Pines at 
 which time he lost one leg. He has held the position he 
 now has continuously since the session of 1874-75. 
 
 PAGES. 
 
 E. B. Allison, Statesville, N. C. 
 John Julian, Salisbury, N. C. 
 J. S. Higgs, Raleigh, N. C. 
 C. C. Herby, Raleigh, N. C. 
 Alfie H. Marsh, Raleigh, N. C. 
 W. J. Newsom, Raleigh, N. 0, 
 
Government of North Carolina. 
 
 EXECUTITE DEPABT^IEXTe 
 
 Thomas J. Jarvis, of Pitt, Governor. 
 
 G. L. Dudley, of Xew Hanover, Private Secretary. 
 Joseph E. To^is, of Perquimans, Clerk. 
 
 James L. Robinson', of Macon, Lieutenant-Governor, 
 William L. Sattnuers, of Wake, JSecretary of State. 
 W. P. Batchelor, of vrake. Chief Clerk. 
 William P. Roberts, of Gates, Auditor. 
 C. E. Cross, of Gates, Chief Clerk, 
 John M. Worth, of Randolph, Treasurer. 
 Donald W, Bain, of Wake, Chief Clerk. 
 Hal. M. Woxth, of Randolph, Teller. 
 
 H. M. CoTVAN, of Chatham, Assistant Clerk. 
 
 John C. Scarborough, of Johnston, Superintendent of Public Instruction. 
 
 John Devereux, of Wake, Clerk. 
 
 Thomas S. Kenan, of Wilson, Attorney-General. 
 
 Johnstone Jones, of Buncombe. Adjutant-General. 
 
 SHERvrooD Hawood, of Wake, State Librarian. 
 
 Charles M. Roberts, of Vance, Keeper of the Capitol. 
 
 DEPAETm^NT OF AGRICtLTUEE. 
 
 Montford IMcGehee. of Person, Commissioner. 
 
 Charles W. Dabney, Ph. D , Chemist in charge of the Experiment Station. 
 
 S, G. W^orth, Superintendent Fish and Fisheries, 
 
 W. C. Kerr, State Geologist. 
 
 W. B. Phillips, Assistant Geologist. 
 
 The Agricultural Department is under the control of the following named 
 Board: His Excellency Thomas J. Jarvis, Governor, ez-officio Chairman; Col. 
 Thomas ^I, Holt, President State Agricultural Society ; W^illis R, Williams, Esq,, 
 Master State Grange, Patrons of Husbandry ; Hon, Kemp P. Battle. LL. D., Pres- 
 ident State University, and Prof. W. C. Kerr, State (geologist, ex-officio members; 
 and Captain James R. Thigpen, of Edgecombe, and Major Jonathan Evans, of 
 Cumberland. 
 
 STATE BOAED OF EDUCATIOy. 
 
 The Governor fwho is ex-officio Chairman), Lieutenant-Governor, Secretary of 
 State, Auditor, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction and Attorney- 
 General constitute this Board. 
 
 PEXAL AND CHAEITABLE lySTITUTIOXS. 
 
 The Xorth Carolina State Penitentiary, (Raleigh}.— W. J. Hicks, Architect and 
 Warden. 
 
 The Xorth Carolina Insane Asylum, (Raleigh).— Eugene Grissom, M.D., Super- 
 intendent; F. T. Fuller, M. D.. Assistant Physician. 
 
 The Western Xorth Carolina Insane Asylum, (Morganton\— P, L. Murphy, M. 
 D, Superintendent; W. D. Hilliard, M, D,. Assistant Physician. 
 
 The Eastern "N'orth Carolina Insane Asylum, (Goldsboro) for Colored Patients. 
 J. D. Roberts, M. D., Superintendent. 
 
 The North Carolina Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, (Ral- 
 eigh).— Prof. W, J. Young. Principal. A branch of this Institution is also located 
 at Raleigh for colored pupils, and is controlled by the same officers. 
 
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 STATE AGRICULTUEAL SOCIETY. 
 
 President— Col. Thornas M. Holt, Alamance county. 
 Secretary— T. C. Williams. Office, Raleigh. 
 
 The Aanual Fair of this Society is held at its grounds, at Raleigh, about the 
 middle of October. 
 
 THE SUPREME COURT. 
 
 William N. H. Smith, of Wake, Chief Justice; Thomas S. Ashe, of Anson, and 
 Thomas Ruffin, of Orange, Associate Justices. 
 William H. Bagley, of Wake, Clerk. 
 
 Thomas S. Kenan, Attorney-General, ex-ofjicio Reporter. 
 R. H. Bradley, of Wake, Marshal and Librarian. 
 
 THE SUPERIOR COURTS, 
 
 Judges. 
 
 Jas. E. Shepherd, of Beaufort, 1st Dist. 
 Fred. Philips, of Edgecombe, 2d " 
 A. A. McKoy, of Sampson, 3d " 
 Jas. C. MacHae,of Cumberland, 4th " 
 John A. Gilmer, of Guilford, 5th " 
 W. M. Shipp, of Mecklenburg, 6th " 
 Jesse F. Graves, of Surry, 7th " 
 Alphonso C. Avery, of Burke, 8th " 
 J. C. L. Gudger, of Haywood, 9th " 
 
 Solicitors. 
 Jno. H. Blount, of Perquimans, 1st Dist. 
 John H. Collins, of Halifax, 2d " 
 Swift Galloway, of Wayne, 3d " 
 James D. Mclver, of Moore, 4lh '* 
 Fred. N. Strudwick, of Orange, 5th " 
 
 F. I, Osborne, of Mecklenburg, (ith " 
 Joseph Dobson, of Forsyth, 7th " 
 Joseph S. Adams, of Iredell, 8th " 
 
 G. S. Ferguson, of Haywood, 9th " 
 
 The Legislature. 
 
 SENATORS, 
 
 Alexander, S. B. (D) Charlotte. 
 
 Battle, James S. (D; Rocky Mount. 
 
 Eerry, B. A. (D) Morgan ton. 
 
 Black, J. C. (D) Carthage. 
 
 Boykin, E. T. (D) Clinton. 
 
 (^aho, W, T. (D) Stonewall, 
 
 Carter, H. W. (R), Col'd Warrenton. 
 
 Clarke, W. E. (R) Newbern. 
 
 ' ostner, A. (D) Lincolnton. 
 
 Cozart, B. H. (R) Oxford. 
 
 Dortch, W. T. (D) Goldsboro. 
 
 Dotson, J. F. (D) Oak Forest. 
 
 Eaves, J. B. (R) Rutherford ton. 
 
 Ebbs, I. N. (D) Lynch. 
 
 Evans, C. N. B. (D) Milton. 
 
 Farmer, W. W. (D) Wilson. 
 
 Goodwin, J. J. (R) Halifax. 
 
 Graham, G. A. (R) Wadesville. 
 
 Gray, R. R. (R), Col'd Tarboro. 
 
 Hampton, J. A. (D) Hamptonville. 
 
 Hill, E. J. (D) Kenansville. 
 
 Jones, W. W. (D) Hendersonville. 
 
 King, M. C. (D) Murphy. 
 
 King, John (D) Falkland. 
 
 Linney, R. Z. (D) Taylorsville. 
 
 I Loftin, F. B. (R) Kinston. 
 
 Lovill, E. F. (L) Booue. 
 
 I>yon, R. H. (Liberal). ..Elizabethtown. 
 
 McLean, N. A. (D) Lumberton. 
 
 Mebane, Geo. A. (R), Col'd Windsor. 
 
 Morehead, J. T. (D) Greensboro. 
 
 Morrison, D. (D) Johnsonville. 
 
 Neill, J. R. (D) Bald Creek. 
 
 Payne, J. F. (D) Monroe. 
 
 Pemberton, S. J. (D) Albemarle. 
 
 Pinnix, M. H. (D) Lexington. 
 
 Poole, T. W. (D) Williamston. 
 
 Purnell, T. R. (R) Raleigh. 
 
 Ramsay, J. G. (R) Mount Vernon. 
 
 Richardson, William (D) Selma. 
 
 ;-^cott, H. E.(R) Wilmington. 
 
 Scott. H. R. (D) .....Wentworth. 
 
 Speight, W. W. (R) Sunsburv. 
 
 Strayhorn. I. R. (R) HiHsboro. 
 
 Toon, T. F. (D) Fair BJutr. 
 
 Watson, C. B. (D) AVinston. 
 
 Webb, J. L. (D) Shelby. 
 
 Whitford, J. N. (D) Newbern. 
 
 Womack, T. B. (D) Pittsboro. 
 
 Woodhouse, J. M. (D)... Poplar Branch. 
 
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 BEPEESEKTATITES. 
 
 Post Office. 
 
 Post Office. 
 
 Abbott, J. K. (D) ,. ..South Mills. 
 
 Anderson, J. S. (D) Ha^-esville. 
 
 Bailey, W. H. (Dj Lharlotte. 
 
 Bailev, J. L. (D) roisnot. 
 
 Baker. Wiley (R) tui d Dogwood. 
 
 . Ball, D. 8. (R) Stock. 
 
 • Barrett. L. J. (Dj . Greenville. 
 
 Baum, J. B, (D;..... Stencil House. 
 
 Beall, J. F. (D; Linwood. 
 
 Belcher, ^Vm. (R) Cord Tarboro. 
 
 Bennett, D. N. (D) Norwood. 
 
 Bledsoe. E. M. (RO Raleigh. 
 
 Bower, W. H. (D) Cillej-. 
 
 Bradley, T. C. (R) Mills Springs. 
 
 Brldgers, A. R. (R) Col'd Tarboro. 
 
 Brown. Jesse (D).. Selma. 
 
 Bruce. R. (Rj Koltla. 
 
 , Brvan. J. Q. A. (R) Trap Hill. 
 
 ^ Bullock. B. F.. Jr. (R; Franklinton. 
 
 Bunn, B. H. 'Dj _ Rocky Mwunt. 
 
 Bvrd, J. F. (D) Ramsevto-wn. 
 
 ^ Cain, P. K. iR) Moeksville. 
 
 Candler, J. M. (R) Webster. 
 
 ^ Covington, H. H. (H) Rockingbain. 
 
 Cheek. James A. (Rj Hihsboro, 
 
 Crouse, W. L. (D) Grouse. 
 
 Cowell, W. H. (D) Bailey. 
 
 --.Dixon, W. T. (R) Hookerton. 
 
 - Eaton, H. B. (R) Col'd... Williamsboro. 
 
 Forbis. James W. (D) Greensboro. 
 
 Frayser, R. B. (R) Point Caswell. 
 
 Fulton, Winston iD' Mount Airy. 
 
 (-latling. John J. (D) Gatlin^ton. 
 
 Glenn, James D. (D).. Leaksville. 
 
 Green. W. F. (Dj Franklinton. 
 
 . r^reen. E. E. (R) CoTd Wilmington. 
 
 — Gn.ssett, W. M. (Rj Walden. 
 
 (4udger, B. G. (Dj Leicester. 
 
 ^ Hamilton. R. (R) Brevard. 
 
 Hardy, L. H. (Dl Xewpnrt. 
 
 Harris. H. J. (D) Thornasville. 
 
 . — Harris, James H. (R) Col'd Ralei^rh. 
 
 — Harrison, J. O. (R) New Lisi'ht. 
 
 Hayes, O. S. (R) Pate<. 
 
 Hayes, A. H. (Dj Charleston. 
 
 t- Henderson, A. L. (R) Eldorado. 
 
 i-,Hewlin, H. J. (R) Col'd. ..Brinkleyville. 
 Holt, Thomas M. (Dj Haw River. 
 
 — Holton, A. E. (R) Yadkinville. 
 
 Houston, James (D) Stout. 
 
 — Jenkins, E. J. (R i Franklinton. 
 
 ^Johnson, W. H. (R) Col'd Newbern. 
 
 Johnson, H. M. (Dj Rome. 
 
 King, J. L. TDj Greensboro. 
 
 Landreth, Isaac W. (Rj Elk Creek. 
 
 Lawrence, W. A. (Dj GofT. 
 
 Leary, E. H. (R^ Mackey's Ferry. 
 
 Leazar, A. (D) Mooresville. 
 
 Lenoir, W. W. (Dj Shull's Mills. 
 
 Liles, W, A. (D) Wadesboro. 
 
 Lineback, H. (Rj Lineback. 
 
 McAllister, H. C. (Di.. .Mount Pleasant. 
 
 McCotter, R. D. (Dj ....Pamlico. 
 
 McCurry. J. C. (Dj Marion. 
 
 McLoud, C. M. (Dj Asheville. 
 
 M rsh, D. H. (Dj Gulf. 
 
 Matheson, R. P. (Di Tavlorsville. 
 
 I\=athews, W. S. (D) Six Runs. 
 
 Mitcbell, Geo. H. (Rj Winton. 
 
 Montgomery, (Rj coi'd Warrenton. 
 
 Myers, J. .S. (Dj Charlotte. 
 
 Xewby, N. R. (Rj Col'd Xixonville. 
 
 Xewell, .John iR) Col'd Clarksville. 
 
 Nixon, Francis Jr. (R) Winfall. 
 
 Overman. L. S. (Dj Salisburv. 
 
 Page. E. R. (R) Trenton. 
 
 Patrick, F. C. (D) Leona. 
 
 , ^Peebles, R. B. (i)j Jackson. 
 
 Perso , John B. (Rj Tremont. 
 
 Phillips. John Y. (Dj Dalton. 
 
 Pittman, James M. (Rj Col'd. ..Halifax. 
 
 Poe, J. W. (Rj cord Ashland. 
 
 Posey, B. F. (Dj.... Hendersonville. 
 
 Powers. L. E. (Dj Shelbv. 
 
 Powers, E. P. (R) Fayetteville. 
 
 Proctor, E. K. (Rj Lumberton. 
 
 Pruitt, G. B. (Rt Webb Ford. 
 
 Ray, J. F. (Dj Franklin. 
 
 Reid. J. W. (Dj Lowell. 
 
 Reade, W. F. (Rj Mount Tirzah. 
 
 Reynolds, Pryor (Dj Leaksville. 
 
 Riiigs. K. H. (Dj Buxton. 
 
 Bobbins, M. S. (Dj ..Asheboro. 
 
 tRose, G. M. (Dj Fayetteville. 
 
 Sandifer, T. T. (Dj Paw Creek. 
 
 sherrill,M. O. (Dj Newton. 
 
 Simmons. E.S. (Dj Washington. 
 
 Smith, J. R. (R^ Goldsboro. 
 
 Speller, T. R. (Ri Col'd Windsor. 
 
 S^'^nford. J. D. (D; Kenansville. 
 
 Steed. B. W. (D) Hill's Store. 
 
 Stewart, Daniel (Dj ....Troy ville. 
 
 Stokes. Calvin (R) Johnson's Mills. 
 
 Strinsfield, W. W.(Dj Wavnesville. 
 
 Strudwick. R. C. (D) Durham. 
 
 Sutton, E. H. (R) Col'd ..Edenton. 
 
 Tate. S. McD. (Dj Morgauton. 
 
 Temple, J, A. (R) Raleigh. 
 
 I Thompson, (\ (D) Jacksonville. 
 
 Tomlin, A. C. (Dj..... Olin. 
 
 Turner. H. (D) Cameron. 
 
 Waddell. W. H. (R) Col.. ..Wilmington. 
 
 Walker, Geo. B. (D) Robbinsville. 
 
 Williams, A. H. A. (D) Oxford. 
 
 Williams, C. H. I'Dj Dismal. 
 
 Williamson, H. D. (Dj Cerro Gordo 
 
 Wilcox, J. O. (Rj Stagg's Creek 
 
 Wilson, G. W. (Dj Kernersville. 
 
 Wood, Dempsey (D) Kinston 
 
 WorThingtnn. D. "^TO Wi iliarnston" 
 
 * Was displaced by vote of the Hou.se on Feb. 27th, 1S83, at which time Geo' 
 H. Parker, contestant, was seated, 
 t Was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
 
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 Over Williams' Book Store, 
 
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 RALEIGH, N. C.