Jonathan Worth papers, 1798-1899 (bulk 1865-1867) [manuscript].

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Jonathan Worth papers, 1798-1899 (bulk 1865-1867) [manuscript].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/24145029

The collection includes correspondence, 1841-1869, relating to Worth's political interests and public activities, including his service as North Carolina Civil War treasurer and as governor, December 1865-July 1868; business and professional papers in connection with cotton planting, real estate, securities, business enterprises, and legal practice; large social and family correspondence, 1853-1899, of Martitia Daniel (Mrs. Jonathan) Worth, Worth's son David Gaston Worth (1831-1897), and Worth's five daughters and other family members at Asheboro, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Wilmington, and in Moore County, N.C. Includes 100 personal letters to Miss Adelaide Worth from her fiance, William Henry Bagley, written 1864-1866, while he was on political campaigns or working as Jonathan Worth's secretary.

About 500 items (1.0 linear ft.).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7125993

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Bagley, Adelaide Worth, 1842-

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Worth, Jonathan, 1802-1869

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Governor of North Carolina and lawyer. From the description of Pardon of Jonathan Worth, 1865 August 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71067019 Jonathan Worth, 1802-1869, was the son of David Worth of Guilford County, N.C. He studied law under Archibald D. Murphy, married Martitia Daniel, and started practicing law at Asheboro, N.C., in 1825. Worth was a member of the North Carolina state legislature in 1830, 1831, 1840, 1858, and 1860-1863, and was...

Worth, Martitia Daniel.

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Worth family.

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Bagley, William Henry, 1833-1886

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Worth, David Gaston, 1831-1897

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