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The article recounts the contributions of Cleveland County pioneers to early American military and civic life. Figures like Martin Roberts served under George Washington, while others, such as James Cook, Willis Weathers, and David Dickey, played key roles in Revolutionary War battles and local governance. The piece also notes early settlers’ migrations, land claims, and burial sites, reflecting the area's foundational history through its notable individuals.
Publication Date
2-28-1947
Publisher
The Shelby Daily Star
City
Shelby, NC
Keywords
Cleveland County, Early Days, Mamie Jones, The Shelby Daily Star, Martin Roberts, David Dickey, Burrell Blanton, Willis Weathers, William Weathers, Court of Pleas and Quarters
Recommended Citation
Jones, Mamie, "1947, February 28 - Cleveland County Early Days" (1947). Cleveland County Early Days Newspaper Column. 5.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/fay-webb-gardner-cleveland-county-early-days-newspaper-column/5
