History of

Brunswick County, NC

New! 39 Page Illustrated Booklet

Early days in Brunswick County, North Carolina, are recalled in this new 39-page spiral-bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from several vintage books, the oldest dating from 1851. These source materials include John Hill Wheeler's Historical Sketches of North Carolina; North Carolina, A Guide to the Old North State, a product of the WPA; and A New Geography of North Carolina.

The tri-color front cover is printed on 80# card stock and has been protected with a vinyl sheet. The text is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper, with the print enlarged to fit the 8.5" x 11" paper and enhance readability.

Some of the places mentioned in the booklet include: Bolivia (the county seat), Belville, Calabash, Eagles Island, Leland, Shallotte Point (also called Village Point), Southport (formerly Smithville/ formerly county seat), Smith Island (also called Bald Head), Varnum, and Yaupon Village.

Among the many subjects included are: Physical features, such as Cape Fear and Brunswick rivers; Members of the General Assembly from Brunswick County before 1851; Early History and Revolutionary War; Robert Howe; Remarkable Maurice Moore family, including "King" Roger Moore; Benjamin Smith; Rice and other agriculture; Turpentine and Tar; Mysterious pocosins or "bays" -- what caused them?; Fort Johnston; Fort Caswell; Beaches -- Holden, Yaupon, Sunset, Caswell, Long; Revolt against the Stamp Act; General Robert Howe's Duel; No didappers on Dutchman's Creek; Cape Fear River; Liars' Bench in Southport, Pirates, the mysterious Maco Light; Island of Guano; a captured letter, Thomas Leonard's duel, and numerous other interesting bits of history and trivia.

Our North Carolina booklets, unlike some of our other offerings, do not include an abundance of specific genealogical and biographical data. They are, however, a good resource for learning about the history, geography and social climate of places you or your ancestors may have lived. Then, if you should happen to find an ancestor mentioned, consider it a bonus!

Wouldn't this make a unique gift?