Category Archives: Cape Fear

History of the Old Cheraws

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Roberta Estes

The book, “History of the Old Cheraws” by Alexander Gregg (1819-1893) was written and published in 1867. When I ordered this book, I expected this was about the Cheraws, meaning, the Indians, but for the most part, it wasn’t. The opening chapters, … Continue reading →

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Cape Fear, Machapunga, Coree, Tuscarora and Mattamuskeet Indians

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Roberta Estes

James Sprunt, born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1846, was an entrepreneurial cotton merchant, author, philanthropist and a major figure in Wilmington, North Carolina from the time of the Civil War until his death in 1924. Active in the N.C. Literary … Continue reading →