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The Robeson County Historical & Genealogical Society

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ROBESON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY

Fact: Did you know that the area of now Robeson County, from about 1749 - 1777  was Anson County on the southern side of the Lumber River and Bladen County on the other.

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The Robeson County Historical and Genealogical Society meetings are held the first Saturday of the month in Lumberton, NC at 2:00 p.m. at the auditorium across from the Robeson County Library, Lumberton, NC unless otherwise noted here.

No meetings June, July and August!

Next meeting will be Sept. 5, 2009.

Have a nice summer.

Speaker, Mr. William V. Pate, the author of "The Survival of the Lost Colony, The Untold Story".

On Saturday, May 2nd, everyone enjoyed Mr. Pate. He shared some of his collection of facts that leads him to believe that the Lost Colony did survive.

Mr. Pate examined the suppositions given for the disappearance of members of Sir Walter Raleigh’s colony on North Carolina’s Roanoke Island in 1587. Most historians have theorized that, after they stayed behind when their ships sailed back to England for supplies, the colonists were murdered by hostile savages [meaning unChristian people] or died of starvation. Most North Carolinians hold to the theory that these colonists survived by being assimilated into the local Croatoan Indian tribe.

In his 33 years of research, Mr. Pate examined countless documents of the period, many written by men of authority on the expedition. His book provides verbatim transcriptions followed by his comments on the insights they provide for solving this mystery.

The author’s prints and lists of the people & places connected to this colonization are an unexpected benefit for readers. He includes tales handed down by local Indians that Virginia Dare, the first person born in the Roanoke colony, lies buried near the base of a several-hundred-years-old tree in Robeson County. Of special interest to Robesonians will be the DNA project that many expect to provide a definitive answer to part of this old American mystery.

He sold autographed copies of his book at a discounted price to those present at the meeting.

Contact information:
 

The Survival of the Lost Colony
The Untold Story
William V Pate
$19.95
483-9960
2550 Thrower Rd. Hope Mills, NC 28348

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We have available for society members to purchase, the novel, Lumberton, by William Council. Members can purchase this novel about Mary Polly Council and Jacob Rhodes for $11.00. For more information contact: Gale

Ask a friend or family member to join.

Sam West is publishing a book entitled  "ROBESON COUNTY LINEAGES".
If you have Robeson County Lineage and would like to participate,
please sent him an email at:
Sam West
In the subject line put  -  LINEAGE BOOK
He will send you more details.

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A List of CONTENTS of ROBESON SCRIBE, Spring 2009 edition.

Published quarterly by Robeson County Genealogical Society.

Join today so that you don't miss any Editions of the "Robeson Scribe".
 

  • Members may purchase individual back issues of the Robeson Scribe for $5.00 each.

  • Non-members may purchase current and back issues of the Robeson Scribe for $6.50 each.
     

JUST A REMINDER:

ROBESON COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGY SOCIETY

MEMBERSHIP DUES 2008 dues have been past due since December 31st. Members whose dues are not received before March 1st will be removed from membership.

Individual dues are $15.  Family dues are $20.  Institute dues are $15.

Send your check to

ROBESON COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGY SOCIETY

c/o Gale Matthews
133 N. May St.
St. Pauls NC 28384.

Please indicate "Application" on the envelope.

And mark DUES on the envelope.

 

Our purposes are:

  • To bring people together who are interested in determining and preserving their family history and the history of Robeson County.

  • To promote and encourage the collection, preservation, and dissemination of manuscripts, documents, publications, and other materials of historical and genealogical value.

  • To promote and encourage the documentation and preservation of landmarks of historical significance.

  • To promote, encourage and provide instruction in the accurate and thorough documentation of genealogical and historical research through educational programs, workshops and publications.

  • To coordinate with and further the programs of other historical and genealogical societies.

News, Announcements and Links

Since Robeson County is next to South Carolina, here is a link to search the

Moore County Genealogical Society

Scotland County Genealogical Society

North Carolina Genealogical Societies

New Hanover Genealogical Society

Pee Dee Chapter

Southeastern NC Genealogical Society

Bladen County Historical Society
P.O. Box 849
Elizabethtown, NC 28337

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The next RCHGS meeting will be Sept. 5, 2009.

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