Cameron, Paul C. (Paul Carrington), 1808-1891

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Paul C. Cameron was born in Stagville, NC. He attended the University of North Carolina from 1823 to 1825. At which point, he entered the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy (forerunner to Norwich University), and graduated in 1828. He then attended Trinity College from 1828 to 1829. Paul Cameron owned extensive plantations in North Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi. He was also active in railroad construction, banking, cotton manufacture and politics. Cameron was a liberal supporter of educational institutions and was a talented public speaker. He married Ann Ruffin (d. 1897) in 1832 and the couple had seven children.

From the description of Paul Carrington Cameron letters, 1824-1827. (University of Rochester). WorldCat record id: 586132523

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referencedIn Graham, Alexander H., 1890-1977. Alexander H. Graham papers, 1879-1939. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Alexander H. Graham Papers (#4998), 1879-1939 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
referencedIn Cameron family. Cameron family papers, 1757-1978 (bulk 1770-1894). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Thomas Ruffin Papers, 1753-1898 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
referencedIn Willie Person Mangum Papers, 1771-1906, (bulk 1771-1868) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Dewey, Charles, 1798-1880. Charles Dewey papers, 1828-1886 [manuscript]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Cameron, Paul C. (Paul Carrington), 1808-1891. Paul Carrington Cameron letters, 1824-1827. Norwich University, Kreitzberg Library
referencedIn Raleigh (N.C.) ledger index, ca. 1870-1890s [manuscript]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Graham, William A. (William Alexander), 1804-1875. William A. Graham papers, 1750-1940. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Mordecai, George W. (George Washington), 1801-1871. George W. Mordecai papers, 1767-1916 (bulk 1840-1870). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Ruffin, Roulhac, and Hamilton Family, 1784-1951 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
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Birth 1808-09-25

Death 1891-01-06

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