Hassell, Sylvester, 1842-1928
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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| creatorOf | Hassell, Cushing Biggs, 1808-1880. Papers, 1814-1926. | Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library | |
| referencedIn | Williamston Academy (Martin County, N.C.). Williamston Academy minutes, 1817-1890 [microfilm manuscript]. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
| creatorOf | Hassell, Sylvester, 1842-1928. Sylvester S. Hassell papers, 1801-1928. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
| creatorOf | Sylvester S. Hassell Papers, ., 1801-1928 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection |
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| associatedWith | Hassell, Cushing Biggs, 1808-1880. | person |
| associatedWith | Primitive Baptists (N.C.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Swain, David L. (David Lowry), 1801-1868. | person |
| associatedWith | Williamston Academy (Martin County, N.C.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Williamston Academy (Martin County, N.C.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Wilson Collegiate Institute (Wilson, N.C.) | corporateBody |
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| Williamston (N.C.) |
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Birth 1842
Death 1928
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