Hassell, Sylvester, 1842-1928
Biographical notes:
Sylvester Hassell, son of Cushing Biggs Hassell (1808-1880) and Mary Davis Hassell, was born in 1842 in Williamston, N.C. His father was a Baptist preacher and merchant in Williamston, Halifax, and Plymouth, N.C. Sylvester taught school at several academies; he was also a Primitive Baptist preacher. In 1895, he bought the Gospel Messenger, a monthly religious publication, and served as its editor until his death in 1928.
From the description of Sylvester S. Hassell papers, 1801-1928. WorldCat record id: 32246243
From the guide to the Sylvester S. Hassell Papers, ., 1801-1928, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)
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- Teachers
- Primitive Baptists
- Court records
- Merchants
- Schools
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- North Carolina--Martin County (as recorded)
- Martin County (N.C.) (as recorded)
- North Carolina (as recorded)
- Williamston (N.C.) (as recorded)
