Hugh W. White

Private, San. Co., 30th Div. Born in Rockingham County; the son of S. N. and Mrs. M. A. White. Entered service June 19, 1916, at Reidsville, N.C. Was sent to Camp Sevier, S. C., transferred to Camp Merritt. Went to France May 13, 1918. Fought at Ypres. Transferred to 2nd Army Corps Hdqrs. On Mexican border from October, 1916, until March, 1917. Mustered out at Camp Jackson April 7, 1919.

Biography of Capt. Samuel W. Greer

CAPT. SAMUEL W. GREER. Industry, frugality and honesty were the main principles instilled into the lives of their children by the parents of Capt. Samuel W. Greer. Who can doubt but these principles, which have been adopted by Mr. Greer throughout his career, have had much to do with his success? He was born in Rockingham County, N. C., July 28, 1828. The son of John and Mary Jane (Brown) Greer, natives also of the Old North State. The mother died in that State when our subject was but a boy and the father afterward married Miss Parthenia Tuer. In … Read more

Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy 1979-1981

Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy 1979-1981

The Rockingham County Historical Society in Wentworth, NC, publishes the Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy twice a year, in June and December. 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 second three years of publication, 1979-1981. A full index can be found at the end of each individual volume. The journal is of particular significance as it contains genealogical articles featuring unpublished primary sources relevant to Rockingham County, such as local record abstracts … Read more