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Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy 1976-1978

Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy vol I, Number 1, April 1976

The Rockingham County Historical Society in Wentworth, NC, publishes the Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy twice a year, in April and October. This journal includes articles about the history and genealogical resources of Rockingham County, North Carolina, and the surrounding areas. The historical articles are of high quality and extensively researched. This book covers the first three years of publication, 1976-1978. A full index can be found at the end of each individual volume.

Slave Narrative of Charles Lee Dalton

Charles Lee Dalton, 93, reflects on his life as an ex-slave from Madison, North Carolina. Born on Lee Dalton’s plantation, he worked as a hoe boy and plowman, experiencing both care and punishment. After the Civil War, he settled in Madison, raising eleven children and working at a local mill until age prevented him. Dalton, who never learned to read, was active in his church community. Now living with his son, he enjoys a comfortable life, cared for by family amidst cherished memories of his past.