Speight James Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Speight James Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
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Oakly Road Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Oakly Road Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Carson Road Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Carson Road Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Andrews Cemetery 2, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Andrews Cemetery 2 in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Whitehurst Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Whitehurst Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Thigpen Farm Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Thigpen Farm Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Taylor Cemetery, Bethel, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Taylor Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Flat Swamp Church Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Flat Swamp Church Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Jenkins Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Jenkins Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Andrews Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Andrews Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Manning Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Manning Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Andrews Family Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Andrews Family Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Vance Whitehurst Farm Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Vance Whitehurst Farm Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Big Oak Road Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Big Oak Road Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Gum Swamp Road Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Gum Swamp Road Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Gum Swamp Church Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Gum Swamp Church Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Jimmy Butler Grave, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Jimmy Butler Grave in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Porter Road Cemetery 2, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of Porter Road Cemetery 2 in Pitt County, North Carolina.
John Fleming Road Cemetery, Pitt County, North Carolina
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of John Fleming Road Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Slave Narrative of Anthony Dawson
In a detailed account, Anthony Dawson, a 105-year-old former slave, reflects on his experiences during slavery and the Civil War. He recounts the songs sung by enslaved children, his life on a plantation in North Carolina, and the complex dynamics between slaves and their masters. Dawson describes both benevolent and cruel overseers, the dangers of escape attempts, and the mixed behavior of white neighbors. He emphasizes the reliance of enslaved people on their masters for protection and expresses his belief in the interconnectedness of races, valuing spiritual unity over social divisions.