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An article relaying the news that President McKinley cancels his visit to Charlotte, North Carolina for the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence celebration.
The Charlotte News 5/18/1900 p.1
The following article depicts the 1896 Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence festivities in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Mecklenburg Times 5/21/1896 p.8
According to the 1950 Census figures, Charlotte becomes one of the most residentially segregated cities in the US.
March 1, 1962 - M & F Bank, NC's first black run bank, opens a branch at 101 Beatties Ford Rd.
October 16, 1995 - The Million Man March takes place in Washington, D.C. Over 400,000 people gather in Washington D.C. to march.
Marriage: Mr. Charles F. Alexander and Miss Laura Hunter
Location: Mecklenburg County,NC
1900 Census record shows: Laura Hunter Alexander born. 3/1866: Charles F. Alexander born 4/1853.
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Marriage: Captain Thomas H. Allen and Miss Laura E. Porcker
Location: Salem, Roanoke County, VA
Capt. Thomas H. Allen (is associated with) the Carolina Central Railroad.
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Source: Charlotte Democrat - 7/20/1874
Marriage: Mr. N. E. Barnhardt and Miss Jane E. Alexander
Location: (near) Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church, Mallard Creek, Mecklenburg County,NC.
Married by Rev. Walter W. Pharr.
Family Information: Mr. Cyrenius Alexander
Source: Charlotte Democrat - 10/28/1881
Marriage: Mr. Elbridge Black and Miss Mater Hipp
Location: Gaston County,N.C.
1910 Gaston County,N.C., Census shows a J. Elbridge Black with wife, M. Lenora. They are listed as having been married 18 years.
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Marriage: Professor John Batey Blanton and Miss Mary Aurelia Barr
Location: Lincolnton, Lincoln County,NC
Married by Rev. R.Z. Johnston.Professor Blanton is listed as being `of Gastonia High School`.
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Marriage: Mr. John G. Bloom and Miss Cora W. McKenzie
Location: Fayetteville, Cumberland County,N.C.
Married at the residence of Mr. D.A. McMillan by Rev. J.R. Brooks.John Bloom is listed as a postal clerk on the Carolina Central Railroad.
Marriage: Dr. James A. Blum and Miss Lizzie Wilson
Location: Winson, Forsyth County,N.C.
Forsyth County Bride Index shows marriage date as February 16,1871. Groom Index show marriage date as 3/16/1871.
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Marriage: Mr. J. Gaither Hall and Miss Annie E. Jones
Location: Caldwell County,NC
Married at the residence of General S.F. Patterson, in Caldwell County,NC, by the Rev. Johannes A. Oertel.
Family Information: General W. F. Jones
Marriage: Mr. William E. Hall and Miss Emma Adams
Location: Iredell County,NC
Note: 1880 NC Census of Iredell County,NC shows William and Emma Hall living in Cool Springs, Iredell County,NC
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Marriage: Mr. Lum Lewis and Miss Georgina Simmons
Location: Charlotte,NC
Mr. Lum Lewis and Miss Georgina Simmons were married on the 27th instant at Mr. Thomas Simmons' (house) in this city, Reverend J.B. Lee officiating, p.5
Marriage: Esquire James A. Lockhart and Miss Caroline Burgwyn Ashe
Location: Wadesboro, Anson County,NC
Caroline Ashe listed as `The youngest daughter of the Hon. Thomas S. Ashe.`
Family Information: Hon. Thomas S. Ashe
Source: Charlotte Democrat - 2/15/1878