Finding Aid for the Suggs-McEwen Family Papers, 1791 - 1918, PC.1875
Abstract
These papers relate chiefly to the southwestern Bladen County landholdings of John
S. McEwen. Subsequent to his death in 1881, most of the lands were purchased by McEwen's
nephew, William A. Suggs, from the other heirs.
The papers, dating from 1791-1918, include bills and receipts; a few letters and plats
of survey; estates papers; deeds; miscellanea pertaining to land; promissory notes;
tax receipts; the Suggses family record and school papers; and oversized land grants.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Suggs-McEwen Family Papers
- Call Number
- PC.1875
- Creator
- Suggs family
- Date
- 1791 - 1918
- Extent
- 160.00 items, 3.00 letters
- Language
- English
- Repository
- State Archives of North Carolina
Restrictions on Access & Use
Access Restrictions
Available for research.
Use Restrictions
Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law (Title 17 US Code). Individual researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], PC.1875, Suggs-McEwen Family Papers, North Carolina State Archive, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Biographical Note
John S. McEwen (1810-1881), was a farmer, schoolteacher, and county commissioner who held lands in southwestern Bladen County. Following McEwen's death, most of his property was purchased from the other heirs by his nephew, William A. Suggs (1855-1915), son of McEwen's sister Margaret A. Suggs.
Contents of the Collection
1. Bills and Receipts
2. Correspondence,1866-1902
3. Estates
4. Land
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This series includes deeds, miscellaneous land papers, and plats. Deeds (which are arranged alphabetically by surname of the grantee) are for lands acquired by McEwen or that portion of his lands purchased subsequently by his nephew, Suggs. There are a few plats of survey, surveyor's courses, and miscellanea in the remaining land records in the collection.
5. Miscellaneous, , n.d., 1832-1872
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All of the miscellaneous papers relate to John S. McEwen.
6. Promissory Notes,1842-1869
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All of the promissory notes relate to John S. McEwen.
7. School Papers, , n.d., 1913-1915
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The school papers relate exclusively to the Suggs family.
8. Suggs Family Record,1855-1917
9. Tax Receipts
10. Empty envelopes
11. Oversize. Land Grants,1791-1854
Subject Headings
Acquisitions Information
Gift, Mrs. Jo Ann Tatum Morris, Hertford, N.C., 1997.