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History by Time Period - 1841-1860

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206 MP4 Ballad of Catherine Babington (the woman Mason) Song and video by Larry Simpson about Catherine Babington who was the only woman mason ever! She lived in Cleveland County and is buried in Sunset cemetery. Town: Shelby, Highlight: Firsts, Little-Known Facts, Historical Ballads, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, Audio/Videos, mason, Larry Simpson, Babington
205 MP4 Drury Dobbins story A brief story about Drury Dobbins. Institution: Church, Highlight: Little-Known Facts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Religious Leaders, Document: Audio/Videos, Drury Dobbins, preacher
188 TXT Iron Iron deposits and furnaces Agriculture/Minerals: Mining, Highlight: Firsts, Little-Known Facts, Document: History/Article, iron, furnace
34 John R. Logan Born in 1811 he was a surveyor, lawyer, preacher, doctor and a philosopher. He was of great stature among men in the county. He wrote "A History of the Broad River Baptist Association" He was clerk of the association for many years. He was on the six man committee to plan the city of Shelby. 1811-1884 Town: Shelby, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Syrveyor, preacher
31 Sheriff Charles Blanton First sheriff in Cleveland County. married Judith Hamrick. Father of Burwell Banton 1841-1848 Town: Shelby, Highlight: Firsts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Sheriff, first
169 PDF Sketches of Broad River and Kings Mountain Baprist Assoc History of Broad River and Kings Mountain Baptist Associations. Written by Deacon John L Logan 1800-1882 People: Founders, Notable Figures, Religious Leaders, Document: Book, baptist, church, preachers,