The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Wednesday, April 25, 1877; pg. 3; col. 3 & 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK: On Saturday night, 14th inst. The Steam Grist Mill at Currituck Court House belonging to Capt. WALKER, took fire accidentally and was entirely consumed. This is the second loss by fire that Capt. WALKER has sustained within the last few weeks. There was no insurance.
      MARRIAGE – Married in this city [Eliz. City] on the 22nd day of April by James F. ELLIOTT, J.P., John L. DOXEY to Miss Mary JARRED, both of Currituck.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Wednesday, June 20, 1877; pg. 3; col. 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK: The wife of John IDLET of Powell's Point, while engaged in cooking last week, caught fire and was so badly burned that it is feared she will die. Mr. IDLET, in putting out the flames, was badly burned.
      SUDDEN DEATH: On Monday, 28th May, Basnight TWIDY, one of our oldest citizens, was killed by the falling of a tree. He left his house late in the evening and went in the swamp and felled a small ash which lodged and in clearing another tree to clear it, a limb came down with great force. He was found the next morning by Oliver O'NEAL, his nearest neighbor.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Wednesday, June 27, 1877; pg. 3; col. 4
      MARRIAGES:
On Powell's Point, Currituck County at the residence of Capt. William ACKERLY, the father of the bride, May 2nd 1877, by Rev. William ASKEW, John D. B_ITTS of Lancaster, Pa. And Miss Delphine ACKERLY.
At the residence of Benjamine VENNINGS of Poplar Branch, Currituck County, on the 31st May 1877 by Rev. William ASKEW, Henry BRAY of Camden County and Miss Louisa VENNINGS of Currituck.

[same issue as above] pg. 3; col. 5
      CURRITUCK COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – FALL TERM '77
Major JARVIS, Plaintiff, versus Polly JARVIS, Defendant – Petition for Divorce [states Polly JARVIS was a non-resident of the state of NC]
      NORTH CAROLINA – CURRITUCK COUNTY
It appearing by affidavit that a cause of action in favor of B.H. JARVIS and Nathan ETHERIDGE exists in favor of the plaintiffs and against the defendants: W.H. (last name not given), guardian of J.C.M. JARVIS, Josephine JARVIS, and Cynthia JARVIS, infants, who are non-residents of this state but have property within the same and that this court has jurisdiction of the same and that they cannot, after due diligence, be found within the state.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Wednesday, July 18, 1877; pg. 3; col. 6
      CURRITUCK COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – FALL TERM '77
Virginia KITE, plaintiff, versus Dempsey KITE, defendant – Petition for Divorce [states Dempsey KITE was a non-resident of the state]
Aaron THOMAS, plaintiff, versus Lucy THOMAS, defendant – Petition for Divorce [states Lucy THOMAS was a non-resident of the state]

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Wednesday, August 29, 1877; pg. 3; col. 5
      MARRIAGES –
In Currituck County August 22nd at the residence of the bride, by J.M. WOODHOUSE, Esq., Frederick OWENS to Miss Sarah EVANS
On the 15th of August in Currituck County by G. GALLOP, Esq., and at his residence, Edmond V. MELSON and Miss Annie A. PAYNE

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Wednesday, October 10, 1877; pg. 3; col. 3
      IN MEMORIAM: New Hope Lodge #201, I.O. of G.T. Durant's Neck, NC
Our beloved Sister, Elizabeth CARTWRIGHT, who died on the morning of August 29, 1877…… [Very lengthy Resolution of Respect by the Lodge]

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Wednesday, November 28, 1877; pg. 3; col. 3
      AWFUL SHIPWRECK AT KITTY HAWK – Late in the night of Friday about 2 o'clock at or near Kitty Hawk, Currituck County, the U.S. Man-of-War Huron struck and rapidly went to pieces. The life saving service, not being then in operation, it was impossible to render any assistance. Her officers and crew consisted of 135 persons, of whom over 100 drowned. The life saving crews were off-duty until December 1st. The little steamer Benito took the dead bodies to Norfolk on Saturday. Of the 135 aboard only 4 officers and 30 men were saved. The Huron was bound for Havana and had left Hampton Roads Friday afternoon. [Very lengthy article.]

1878

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, March 5, 1878; pg. 3; col. 5
      DEATH – Departed this life Feb. 7th at the residence of Jas. HALL near Indian Town, Currituck County, George CARTWRIGHT, aged 47 years. His funeral was largely attended by the Masonic Fraternity of which he was a member.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, March 12, 1878; pg. 3; col. 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – DARE
Mrs. Rebecca HAMAN who lives with her son, Capt. Daniel HAMAN on Powell's Point, at the advanced age of 123 years says she has never known so many persons drowned in one year as she has during this winter. [We have heard that Mrs. HAMAN was the oldest person in this section and that she was over 100 but 123! Give us your proof with some account of her life. /s/ Editor of the Economist]

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, March 19, 1878; pg. 3; col. 5
      DEATH – Departed this life March 10th on Powell's Point, Currituck County, after a short illness, Mrs. Susan A. BARCO, wife of Wm. BARCO.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, April 2, 1878; pg. 3; col. 4
      DEATHS – Died on board a vessel from Norfolk, Va. March 20th 1878, William W. CHADDIC of Powell's Point, Currituck County, aged 76 years.
Near Poplar Branch, Currituck County, March 10th, Mrs. Susannah BARCO, wife of William BARCO, aged 26 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, April 23, 1878; pg. 3; col. 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
There was a social gathering on Monday night 15th inst. at the house of Capt. William TATE on Kittahawk [sic] given in compliment to Miss Matilda HINES

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, May 7, 1878; pg. 2; col. 3
      LETTER TO THE EDITOR – Currituck C.H., N.C.; April 3rd 1878
There is but little news to communicate except the sudden death of Mrs. Sallie HALSTEAD which occurred on Tuesday night, April 23rd of heart disease. [lengthy letter]

[same issue as above]; pg. 3; col. 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
Mrs. Maria CHADDIC who was struck speechless after the death of her husband and still continues so.
Rev. B.H. JARVIS is still quite ill.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, May 28, 1878; pg. 3; col. 4
      DEATH – Departed this life at his residence in Currituck County on Monday, May 20th, Rev. Bannister H. JARVIS, father of Hon. Thos. J. JARVIS, aged 73 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, June 4, 1878; pg. 2; col. 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES - CURRITUCK
Mrs. Maria CHADDICK, who has been quite ill, has recovered and resumed her school.
      MARRIAGE – In Boston on May 16th at the residence of J.C. CURTIS, Esq., by Rev. Jas. Freeman CLARK, David B. NYE of Boston to Mrs. Caroline VAN SLYCK of Currituck Co., N.C.
      DEATH – Departed this life at Indian Town, Currituck County, May 28th, Laura, the loving wife of George A. GRIGGS, ages 21 years and 8 months.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, July 30, 1878; pg. 3; col. 4
      MARRIAGE – July 18th at the residence of B.F. SYKES in Currituck County, by G.G. GALLOP, J.P., W.B. LYONS of Elizabeth City to Miss Julia C. SYKES of Currituck County.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, August 6, 1878; pg. 3; col. 4
      DEATH – Departed this life at Powell's Point Sunday, July 28th, Mrs. Mary O'NEAL, wife of Thos. O'NEAL, aged 35 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, August 20, 1878; pg. 3; col. 4
      MARRIAGE – At Poplar Branch, Currituck County, on Tuesday 13th inst., at the residence of William SIMPSON, the father of the bride, by J.M. WOODHOUSE, J.P., Levi BAKER and Miss Julia SIMPSON.
Near Jarvisburg, Currituck County, Thursday, 15th inst., by J.M. WOODHOUSE, J.P., W.L.J. OWENS and Miss Annie W. ETHERIDGE, both of Currituck County. The attendants were J.W. PARTRIDGE and Miss Mary J. WOODHOUSE, T.W. BERRY and Miss Pattie WALKER, and Hodges GALLOP and Miss Sallie OWENS.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, August 27, 1878; pg. 2; col. 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES - CURRITUCK
On Wednesday 7th inst., a colored boy named John BENBURY was knocked overboard by the boom of the yacht Delaney and was drowned. Capt. CRANK was bound for Baltimore with watermelons from Powell's Point. The accident occurred near Old Point, Va. The efforts of Capt. F.B. SYKES and W.H. PARTRIDGE to rescue him were unavailing.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, September 3, 1878; pg. 3; col. 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
On Monday night the 26th, a mile from Court House, Issic PENDLETON came home to see his wife and found her at the home of Moses GRAY. He went to a store, bought a pistol, went back to Moses GRAY's, killed his wife, shot at Moses then shot himself. Issic is not yet dead but there is no chance of his recovery.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, September 10, 1878; pg. 2; col. 3
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
Mr. Nathan POYNER, an old and respected citizen of Powell's Point, died a few days ago, aged 72 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, October 1, 1878; pg. 3; col. 3
      MARRIAGE – In this place [Eliz. City] on October 3 at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. Wm.McGEE, Isaac TILLETT and Miss Addie OVERMAN.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, October 15, 1878; pg. 3; col. 6
      SUPERIOR COURT – Wm. G. MERCER and wife Ann vs. A.H. LINDSAY & Jno. L. ROPER, trading as John L. ROPER & Co. The defendants above named will take notice that a warrant of attachment has been issued against their property in which the plaintiffs claim damages for trespassing upon real property and removal of timber. They are hereby required to appear at the next term of Superior Court for Currituck County on the 1st Monday in March 1879.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, October 22, 1878; pg. 3; col. 2 & 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
On the 4th October on Powell's Point, Miss Margaret PARTRIDGE departed this life, aged 26 years. And on the following day Mrs. Elizabeth BRINSON, wife of Jas. BRINSON.
      DEATH – Departed this life at Powell's Point on October 14th, Ida W. OWENS, daughter of Josiah and Mary M. OWENS, aged 6 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, November 12, 1878; pg. 3; col. 3
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
Thos. FORBES, aged 56, died near Jarvisburg a few days hence.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, November 26, 1878; pg. 3; col. 3
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
The petrified arm and shoulder of a man washed ashore at Gregory's Fishery a few days since. It is thought to be one of the Huron crew.
Departed this life on Powell's Point, November 10, Benjamin GALLOP, aged about 70 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, December 3, 1878; pg. 3; col. 2
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
The [smeared] of W.S. NEWBERN who lived at Powell's Point was badly burned a few days ago.
The Life Saving Station employees extended a cordial welcome to Joe ETHERIDGE last week. He's Paymaster and had money for 'em.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, December 10, 1878; pg. 2; col. 1
      MRS. REBECCA HAYMAN – We have several times heard this good lady spoken of as the oldest person in North Carolina. She lives in Currituck County near Kittyhawk by the sea side. We applied lately to her son, Daniel HAYMAN, for facts and proofs as to her age. In a letter just received from Capt. HAYMAN he says: "I think my mother is 120 years old. She has a great-grandchild who is 19 years old. Her oldest son is 80 years old. She is in good health, does her washing, cans, and lately has walked 5 miles in a day. Her mind is sound and she is always in place at the table. She is a little bent from age." [Kay's note: Rebecca is listed as age 66 in 1850 and age 91 in 1870. The 1880 Mortality Census for Dare Co. states her age as 115 but the 1880 Mortality Census for Currituck Co. states her age as 100 which is probably close to correct. Rebecca died in Nov. or Dec. of 1879 depending on which Mortality Census you use.]

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, December 24, 1878; pg. 2; col. 3
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
The body of Caleb SNOW whose death from drowning in Currituck Sound while crossing to one of the L.H. stations, was lately reported in the Economist. Nothing but his hat and boat have been found.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, December 31, 1878; pg. 3; col. 2
MARRIAGE - At the residence of the bride's uncle, on the 17th day of December 1878, by Rev. F.C. WOODWORD, Mr. Tully WILSON of Currituck County and Miss Jennie KENYON of this place [Eliz. City].

1879

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, February 18, 1879; pg. 3; col. 3
      DEATH – In Currituck County, February 3, Mrs. Maria CHADDIC, who had long been a sufferer from paralysis

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, February 25, 1879; pg. 3; col. 3
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
Pneumonia prevails to an alarming extent on Powell's Point. There have been 5 deaths in one week.
Departed this life on Friday, 14th inst., Mrs. Louisa BRAY, wife of Wm. H. BRAY. She had been a member of the Baptist church since she was 18 years of age. She died before 20.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, March 4, 1879; pg. 3; col. 3
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
The body of Caleb SNOW, who was drowned in Currituck Sound during a severe freeze in January, was found at Roanoke Island a few days since.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, April 15, 1879; pg. 3; col. 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
Col. Alexander SMITH, an old and respected citizen, formerly Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, died at his residence on Knott's Island of heart disease on the 3rd April.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, April 29, 1879; pg. 3; col. 2 & 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
On Powell's Point on 22nd inst., were married by J.M. WOODHOUSE, J.P., Mr. L. SANDERS and Miss A.G. PEED.
      MARRIAGE – In Currituck County, April 23 by Rev. J.B. DeBERRY, at the residence of Wm. C. MERCER, J.J. FEREBEE and Miss Annie COX.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, May 6, 1879; pg. 3; col. 4
      [heading cut from paper]
In Currituck County, April 25th, Mrs. Dorcas BRABBLE, wife of James BRABBLE, SR., in the 72nd year of her age, leaving a husband and 6 children to mourn her loss.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, May 20, 1879; pg. 2; col. 4
      SOME OF OUR LEGISLATORS (from Tomlinson's “Assembly Sketch Book”)
Jas. Monroe WOODHOUSE was born in Currituck County on the 14th day of December 1835 and is 44 years old. He received a common school education, studied no profession and is a farmer by occupation. In 1857 he was appointed Justice of the Peace for his county and has held that position ever since. In 1861 he was commissioned Colonel of the militia for Currituck County and after the fall of Roanoke Island in 1862 was active with his command. After the war he returned to his duties on the farm and was successful. In 1868 he was elected county commissioner. He was elected by the Democratic party as a member of the House of Representatives in 1870, 1872, 1874 and 1878. In 1859 the Colonel was united in matrimony with Miss Sarah M. GALLOP and has 6 living children. [Lengthy article]

pg. 3; col. 2
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
Capt. William SAWYER and Miss Martha RIGGS, on the 11th May were united in marriage by William H. COWELL, J.P., at his residence.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, May 27, 1879; pg. 2; col. 5
      MARRIED – In Currituck County, May 15th by Rev. J.B. DeBERRY, Aug. DOUGH of East Lake and Miss Cora L. STONE of Currituck County. The happy pair and their friends were entertained at the residence of W.S. DOUGH, SR. On Monday the party left in the bridegroom's yacht for East Lake, the future home of the happy pair.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, June 3, 1879; pg. 3; col. 3
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES - CURRITUCK
Departed this life on Church's Island May 26th at the residence of her father, Annie, daughter of Dempsey SMITH, in the 17th year of her age.
Also in the county at the residence of her husband, Mary Love, the beloved wife of L. WALKER and daughter of C.W. NICHOLSON.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, June 10, 1879; pg. 3; col. 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Kittyhawk)
B.J. MERCER, the photographer, has taken a photograph of Mrs. Rebecca HAYMAN who is 107 years of age, probably the oldest person in the state.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, June 17, 1879; pg. 3; col. 4
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK On Thursday Thomas O'NEIL and Mrs. Sarah OWENS were united in marriage by Col. J.M. WOODHOUSE, J.P.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, July 8, 1879; pg. 3; col. 2 & 3
      NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
A few days ago W.M. TOLER, age 11 years, son of W.M. TOLER, was drowned at Poyner's Landing near his father's house. He fell between a boat and a large vessel and did not rise to the surface again.
      MARRIED - On Powell's Point July 1st at the residence of Jurdan OWENS by Col. J.M. WOODHOUSE, M. DOWDY and Miss Alethia OWENS.
      DEATH – In Currituck County on Wednesday 2nd, D.B. GRIGGS, infant son of Dr. W. & Mrs. Jonnie B. GRIGGS

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Tuesday, October 21, 1879; pg. 3; col. 2
      DEATH – In Currituck County October 12th, aged 75 years, departed this life, Samuel THOMPSON.

1880

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, February 10, 1880
We had the pleasure of a call on Saturday from Joseph K. WILSON of Currituck, a deaf mute, aged 73 years, but whose face marks would indicate not more than three score.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, March 9, 1880
While at Currituck Court last week we were shown by Jerome B. LEE, who was a Lieut. In the 4th NC Calvary commanded by Col. D.D. FEREBEE in the late Civil War, an extract of the Petersburg Express of June 10, 1864.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, March 16, 1880
Departed this life on March 10th at her residence at Currituck County, Mrs. Susan SIMMONS, relict of the late B.T. SIMMONS.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, March 30, 1880
Departed this life at the residence of her husband in Currituck County on March 23, 1880, Mrs. Martha SAWYER, wife of Capt. William SAWYER.

Died at the residence of her father, W.C. TATEM, in Currituck County, on March 24th, 1880, Mrs. Sabrey O'NEAL, wife of Thomas O'NEAL

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, May 18, 1880 Died last night, the 17th, in Currituck County, Enoch F. BAXTER, aged about 45 years, leaving a wife and three children.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, August 24, 1880
Married at Kittyhawk, Currituck Co. by the Rev. H.W. BEASLEY on Friday, August 14th, Levy CRANK and Miss Penelope MIDGETT. The groom was 69 and the bride 56 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, August 31, 1880
Died at his residence in Currituck County, NC on August 19th after a short illness, Mr. Dennis B. WEST, aged 62 years, 5 months and 23 days.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, October 5, 1880
Sickness and death have been among us lately. S.G. FORBES of Currituck died on Sunday, September 26, aged 55 years. Also on Monday the 27th John J. WILSON, leaving a widow and four small children. He was a census enumerator for Moyock township and did his work well.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, November 23, 1880
Died in Currituck County on Monday 15th inst., Mrs. P.H. MORGAN of Indian Town. Mrs. MORGAN had long been and invalid.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, December 7, 1880
Married at Kittyhawk, Currituck County on Nov. 21st by B.D. TILLETT, J.P., William D. TATE of Currituck County and Miss Sallie A. TILLETT of Dare County.

1881

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, March 29, 1881
Departed this life in Currituck County on February 26, Martha WOODHOUSE, daughter of Tilmon WOODHOUSE, aged 22 years.

Died at the residence of Josephus BAUM on Tuesday morning, March the 22nd, 1881, John H. WOODHOUSE, son of Tilmon WOODHOUSE, aged 26 years and one day.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, April 12, 1881
Departed this life by the providence of God, March 26th 1881, Mrs. Sarah WOODHOUSE, the loving and beloved wife of Hon. James Monroe WOODHOUSE, at the residence of her husband at Poplar Branch, Currituck County, NC, aged about 39 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, August 9, 1881
Departed this life at Powell's Point, Currituck County on July 30th, Mrs. Julia EVANS, at the residence of her son, J.B. EVANS, aged 65 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, October 18, 1881
Departed this life in Currituck County, NC on the 29th of September 1881, Mrs. Sarah A. STEPHENS, wife of Dr. George A. STEPHENS.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, November 29, 1881
Mrs. Nat. HATHAWAY, of Currituck County, died on Wednesday.

1882

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, February 28, 1882
Announcement of the death of Nathan G. OVERMAN of Moyock who was buried February 16th.

Died at her residence in Currituck County February 22nd , Mrs. Mary LEE, aged about 21 years, leaving a husband and infant child.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, April 18, 1882
Last week Mrs. Fanny HAMPTON, wife of N.N. HAMPTON of Church's Island, died of pneumonia.

1883

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, January 16, 1883
Died at Moyock, January 15, 1883, Mr. F.F. GAMMON, aged about 21 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, February 27, 1883
Departed this life in the blessed hope of a blissful immortality, in lower Currituck County, on Wednesday morning, February 14, Mrs. Sarah J. LAND, the loved and loving wife of Dr. H.G. LAND, in the 36th year of her age, leaving a bereaved husband and five children.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, April 24, 1883
Mrs. Susan GAMMON at Moyock Station, died on the 10th of typhoid pneumonia.

Departed this life on Sunday, April 8, at his residence on Powell's Point, Currituck County, W.H. NEWBERN, a faithful member of the Methodist Church.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, May 22, 1883
John A.B. GALLOP died at his residence on Powell's Point on the 7th inst. with pneumonia.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, July 17, 1883
Departed this life Sunday, July 15, 1883, little Johnny GRANDY, an interesting boy, son of James and Alice GRANDY, aged 6 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, September 11, 1883
Died in Shawboro on Wednesday morning, September 5, Lettie MORGAN, daughter of P.H. MORGAN, aged twelve years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, October 2, 1883
From Powell's Point – Mamie CRANK, wife of C.S. CRANK, died on the 13th inst.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, October 30, 1883
Miss Florence, daughter of Mr. Wesley POWERS, died on the 20th inst. after a strange and prolonged illness, aged about 16 years.

1889

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, October 15, 1889
Currituck – Mr. W.S. WALKER died October 1, aged 64 years. He leaves a wife to whom he was married 40 years.

1890

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, December 9, 1890
Married on the 27th inst. in Currituck County, Gideon WALKER and Miss Evelina WILLIAMS of Camden County.

1891

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, February 10, 1891
Dr. L.M. BELL of Currituck Co. died on Sunday, age 70 years.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, April 28, 1891
Died on Sunday the 19th inst. at his home in Currituck County, Mr. Thomas BAXTER, age 68.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, June 9, 1891
Capt. Dan HAYMAN informs me he is the father of 30 children by two wives but only 17 of them are living.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, December 1, 1891
Mrs. E.M. HOLT of Currituck Co. died Saturday night at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Selby PRITCHARD in Elizabeth City, aged about 50 years.

1892

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, January 26, 1892
A.J. WILLIAMS of Currituck died on the 17th inst.
Capt. Joseph SIMMONS dies in Coinjock on the 16th inst.
Tamer CHANCEY, an old colored woman, died on Wednesday.
Daniel GODFREY, a Negro man, was admitted to the insane asylum.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, May 3, 1892
Died in Coinjock on the 16th ult. H. Gilman DUNCAN, infant son of R.D. DUNCAN and wife, Ella, aged 11 months.

1893

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, March 10, 1893
Capt. Sam DOWDY, died at Powell's Point on February 4, age 75.

1894

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, February 2, 1894; pg. 3; col. 4
       FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Church's Island)
Marriage bells are chiming still. Miss Julia SYKES of Bertie County and Mr. William SMITH of Church's Island were married Sunday the 21st inst. by Dr. PITTS, J.P. at the residence of Mr. Pierce HAMPTON.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, March 30, 1894; pg. 3; col. 4
       FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Church's Island)
A serious accident occurred at Mr. T.P. HALL'S stream mill on the 19th inst. Mr. W.S. BALLANCE while hauling some logs got caught in the chain some way and was almost instantly killed. This occurred in the morning and he died at 5 p.m.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, April 13, 1894; pg. 2; col. 4
       NOTICE – Having qualified as administrator of the late H.J. WATERFIELD of Currituck County, I hereby give notice to all persons indebted to this estate to come forward and make immediate settlement. This March 5, 1894. /s/ L.L. GUYNN, Administrator (Knott's Island)

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, April 27, 1894; pg. 3; col. 3
       FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Moyock) The M.E. Church was made the scene of an interesting gathering Wednesday evening April 25th to witness the marriage of Mr. Frank BENTON and Miss Mary Lee MORSE. The ceremonies were performed by Rev. W.E. JORDAN and were witnessed by a large number of friends and acquaintances. The groom's best men were Mr. J.J. MORSE, JR. and Mr. S.S. SANDERLIN and the bride was attended by A. Agness DAVIS and Miss Emma BARNARD. The bride's sister, Mrs. J.J. MORSE, SR., presided at the organ.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, June 15, 1894; pg. 3; col. 4
       FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Harbinger)
W.D. WINFIELD, Disciple minister, married Albert GRIGG and Miss NEWBERNE, both of Powell's Point.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, June 22, 1894; pg. 3; col. 2-3
       THE LOCAL NEWS – We are pained to announce that Ed. BRAY, son of W.H. BRAY, a prominent citizen of Currituck County, was killed on Friday night by being thrown from his buggy while returning from a festive occasion at Shawboro to his home near Sligo. The body was found in the road near Sligo with his neck broken. He was 22 years old.
A sad death occurred at Knott's Island on Saturday. Dexter TILLETT, son of Capt. T.J. TILLETT, a pupil of the Elizabeth City Academy, departed this life at home of typhoid pneumonia, aged about 18 years.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, July 6, 1894; pg. 3; col. 4
       FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Sligo)
About 7 o'clock today when everything was quiet and the sun was just setting there seemed to be 2 men, a woman and 4 children and an old poor horse seeking shelter for the night. They were interviewed by several neighbors and were found to be Lonnie SPRUILL and a Mr. OVERTON from South Mills, N.C. SPRUILL had taken OVERTON's wife and 4 children and run away. They forded a swamp 4 miles and made their way to Church's Island, a distance of 40 miles where they were overtaken by Mr. OVERTON, the husband and father. SPRUILL was accompanying them back and was undoubtedly the most horrid looking specimen of humanity that has passed through here in many a day. The woman talked freely and said she meant to run away again as soon as she got a chance. [lengthy article]
       OBITUARY – Died at the home of a friend at Jarvisburg, N.C. on June 15th, 1894, Mr. Dexter TILLETT, the son of Capt. & Mrs. T.J. TILLETT, in his 18th year. He was attending the Elizabeth City Academy when his health began failing. He left the Academy on the morning of June 6th to attend the marriage of his uncle but was stricken down immediately upon his arrival. He leaves behind a father, mother, grandmother, four sisters and 3 brothers. [lengthy article]

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, July 20, 1894; pg. 3; col. 3
       THE LOCAL NEWS - We regret to learn that Miss Mamie SCOTT, daughter of the late Stephen D. SCOTT of this town, is critically ill at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Jett FEREBEE, near Shawboro, Currituck County.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, August 17, 1894; pg. 3; col. 4
       FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Harbinger) On the borders of Albemarle Sound at the beautifully situated residence of Alexander OWENS on August 8th at 8 p.m. one of the prettiest wedding occurred in Currituck County. The bride was Miss Fannie H. OWENS, the daughter of Alexander OWENS, and the groom was Mr. R.W. DEBNAM, a very popular young man of Norfolk, Va. Rev. STALLINGS officiated. [lengthy article]

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, Sept. 21, 1894; pg. 2; col. 4
       CURRITUCK CO. COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS (List of Insolvents)
        Moyock Twp. – Spence BUNNEL left the state; Miles COWELL dead; Wm. ETHERIDGE left the state; Miles GODFREY left the state
        Crawford Twp. – Johnson BARNARD not to be found; Willis DOZIER left the state; Thomas DAVIS left the state; Henry MORRISETT left the state; R.O. MERCER in Camden Co.; Sam'l. M. OVERTON can't be found.
       [This is by no means all of the names on the list but just the ones who had either left the state, were dead or those who couldn't be found. The list was very long and gave the amount of their back taxes.]

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, October 26, 1894; pg. 3
       LETTER TO THE EDITOR – DARE COUNTY
Dear Mr. Editor,
       After many kind wishes will ask a little space in your paper. There is not much news to tell you only lots of sickness. The hardest blow that ever befell me was last Sunday the 14th inst. at 2 o'clock p.m. My dear mother, Mrs. John W. WARD, sister of Capt. M.W. ETHERIDGE of Oregon Inlet Life Saving Service departed this life. She was taken sick on the morning of the 2nd and lived until the 14th, was unconscious for 3 days. Little Lovie B. WARD and I are all the small children. I am 13 and Lovie is 6 years. We stay with Papa and he is sick at this writing.
/s/ Little Jessie WARD

The Economist-Falcon (Eliz. City, NC) – Friday, November 2, 1894; pg. 3; col. 2
       THE LOCAL NEWS - Departed this life on Saturday, October 25th at Moyock in Currituck County, Mrs. Abbie S. FLORA, the loving wife of R.R. FLORA, Esq., after long suffering, in the 58th year of her age. They would have been married 40 years had she lived to May.

The Economist-Falcon (Eliz. City, NC) – Friday, December 14, 1894; pg. 3; col. 4
       FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Shawboro)
On Thursday, December 5th, 1894 a dual marriage took place at Providence Baptist Church in Currituck County. The contracting parties were Miss Mattie SMITH to Mr. Evan LEROY of Camden County and Miss Lillie smith TO Jason SAWYER of Camden County. The nuptial rites were performed by Dr. OVERBY. [lengthy article]

1895

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, March 8, 1895; pg. 3; col. 3
       THE LOCAL NEWS - A sad accident occurred on Knott's Island, Currituck Co., a few days ago. In taking down a shot gun from over a door, the 13 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. WATERFIELD, shot his sister, Miss Bettie WATERFIELD, by accident. She was aged 29 years. The entire load passed through her heart and death was instantaneous.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, April 5, 1895; pg. 3; col. 3
       THE LOCAL NEWS – Samuel Tilden ANSELL of Currituck County has passed all his examinations for appointment to the Military Academy and is now a full-fledged Cadet at West Point.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, June 21, 1895; pg. 3; col. 5
       CURRITUCK COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – W.H. COWELL, administrator of Mary V. WALKER, plaintiff, versus Mamie GOODMAN, Jno. GOODMAN, and Howard WALKER, defendants
The defendants named above are non-residents of the State and a cause of action is now pending against them to sell the lands descended to them at the death of their mother, Mary V. WALKER, situated in Currituck County, for assets. Defendants are required to appear and answer or demur at the Clerk's Office in Currituck County on the 2nd day of August 1895. This 14th day of June 1895.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, August 16, 1895; pg. 2; col. 4
       FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Poplar Branch)
Mrs. Ann KIGHT, an aged lady of this township, after a lingering illness of several weeks, died at her residence on the 9th inst. She was the widow of Dempsy KIGHT who was one of the bravest and most patriotic sons of Currituck. In the summer of '63 the Federal Steamer Maple Leaf sailed from Fort Monroe with 160 prisoners on board bound for Fort Warren. All of these prisoners held a commission in the Confederate Army. When outside Cape Henry they rebelled and overpowered the guards and took charge of the steamer. They ran down the beach about 35 miles then ran her on shore at or near Wash Woods. There were a few who were too sick to be landed so they could not destroy the vessel but they bound the Captain under oath to take care of their sick comrades and not to report the affair for 3 days. When flood tide made he backed the steamer off and proceeded to Fort Monroe where he reported the affair. The Confederate officers were safely transported across Currituck Sound and secreted in the swamps of Currituck before sunrise the next morning. These officers found many friends in Currituck, among whom was Dempsy KIGHT. He was engaged in carrying provisions to them while they lay concealed in the swamp which he had to do in a boat and at night time. On one of these missions he was captured by the Federals who were scouring the country in search of escaped prisoners. At the time of his capture he had one of the officer's overcoats in the boat which caused the Federals to believe he knew their hiding place. He positively refused to tell anything. The Federals began torturing him by suspending him in the air with a rope around his neck until he was almost dead. The torture was repeated and after recovering the third time he leaped into the canal. They dragged him out of the water with grappling hooks and they asked why he had jumped overboard. His answer was that he believed they intended to torture him to death and he would rather drown than betray his countrymen. The Federals released him and he went home to his wife. In his remaining years, which were but few, he never was heard to speak of his capture.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, Sept. 20, 1895; pg. 2; col. 4
       FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Poplar Branch) Mr. Samuel McHORNEY and Miss Maggie EVANS, both of this township, were married on last Sunday at the residence of the bride's father. Rev. Chas. O. DURANT officiated.
       SUPERIOR COURT – CURRITUCK COUNTY
Elizabeth H. BRICKHOUSE vs. Ann B. OWENS, Wm. McCLEESE, and Nathan McCLEESE
It appearing to the Court that the defendants own land in Currituck County which descended to them at the death of Joel B. BRICKHOUSE. The purpose of this action is to have dower allotted in said lands to the plaintiff, the widow of said BRICKHOUSE. It further appears that the defendants, William McCLEESE and Emma McCLEESE are residents of Wichita, Kansas and Nelson McCLEESE is a resident of Pueblo, Colorado, and that the summons against them has been returned not found. [lengthy notice]

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, Oct. 4, 1895; pg. 3; col. 2
       DEATH OF DR. W.H. COWELL - Departed this life at his home in Currituck County on Monday evening, September 30th, Dr. William H. COWELL, aged 63 years.

[same issue as above]; pg. 3; col. 4
       OBITUARY – Harry P. RITTER, son of Dr. F.W. RITTER and Laura M. RITTER, was born February 14th 1884 and died on September 6th 1895. Harry was baptized in the Moyock M.E. Church South four years ago.

The Economist-Falcon (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, Nov. 15, 1895; pg. 2; col. 3
       LIST OF INSOLVENTS FOR CURRITUCK COUNTY - Moyock Twp.: C.E. GRAY worked in Va.; William T. HOET worked in Va.; William HEWITT left the State; W.S. LEARY left the State; Bartlett MORSE left the county; Jesse STYLES worked in Va.; Jno. SYLVESTER crippled and left the State
Crawford Twp.: J.E. WHITHURST gone to Va.; J.C. SIMPSON left the State; Chas. A. BROWN gone away; Mary CHERRY gone to Va.; George JONES moved to Camden Co.; Lamb DEY gone away
Poplar Branch Twp.: J.A. PRITCHARD left the State; Hezekiah NEWBERN left the State; W.H. KINSEY too old; B.L. GRAY left the State
Fruitville Twp.: J.W. BATTEN dead; William M. CAPPS dead; William STEVENS gone; E.J. SIMPSON gone
[very lengthy list]

[same issue as above]; pg. 3; col. 4
       FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Harbinger)
This morning, November 10th, about 5 o'clock, our much respected friend and brother, C.S. CRANK, departed this life. He was twice married: first to Miss Marion TOLER whom he leaves 3 daughters and 1 son. His second wife was Miss Virginia STONE with whom he leaves 3 sons.

1896

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, January 24, 1896; pg. 3; col. 3
       DEATH OF CAPTAIN DAN TATE - Departed this life at Kitty Hawk, Currituck County, on January 20, 1896, Captain D.M. TATE, aged 66 years. Captain TATE had been a seafaring man nearly all his life, most of the time commander in the clipper ship line between New York and Liverpool and later in life in the corn trade of North Carolina in connection with C.W. GRAND & Sons of Norfolk, Va. After an active life on the sea he settled at Kitty Hawk beach 15 years ago and remained until his death on Monday.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, February 7, 1896; pg. 3; col. 2
John PERKINS, an Afro-American Currituckian, was last week notified by Lawyer PRUDEN of Edenton, that he was enquired for as the sole heir of Sarah PERKINS who died recently in New York and left $1800.00, the accumulation of 11 years, by personal service in that city since she left Currituck County.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, March 13, 1896; pg. 2; col. 3
       NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES - CURRITUCK
On Thursday, Feb. 27th, about 1 o'clock p.m. the grim monster death invaded the household of Mrs. Apollas OWENS and took from them their infant daughter, Daisy, aged about 5 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, April 17, 1896; pg. 2; col. 2 & 3
       NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Poplar Branch)
Again has the death angel visited our community and taken another sweet little flower hence to be transported where it can bloom in a more congenial clime. Willie Clinton, age ten months, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. FORBES, departed this life on the 11th inst.
During the past week two deaths have occurred on Powell's Point. Mrs. Lavinia HART, wife of Joseph HART and daughter of James EVANS. Also Mrs. Jackson ETHERIDGE, an old and influential citizen. pg. 3; col. 4
       THE LOCAL NEWS – The death of Mrs. James G. GREGORY of Currituck County at her home on Sunday morning read a sad lesson of the insecurity of human life. She came to his town (Eliz. City) on Wednesday to attend the revival at the Baptist Church. On Saturday she was attacked with apoplexy and on Sunday she passed away. Age 57 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, May 1, 1896; pg. 2; col. 4
       NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Snowden)
Mrs. Emily SIMMONS, a well-liked and much respected colored woman was stricken with heart disease and died very suddenly while going home from church.
Mr. Costan SAWYER, one of the leading young men of Camden, and Miss Hasseltine FORKSEY [Torksey?], a charming and beautiful young lady of the same place, eloped and were married at Snowden.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, July 31, 1896; pg. 2; col. 2
       A CONFEDERATE HERO - Dempsey KITE was a native of Camden County, N.C. born about the year 1808. He married in this county (Currituck) in early manhood. He was near six feet in height and weighed about 180 pounds. He worked hard all his life, uncultured but one of the strongest Democrats I ever saw. At the time of his capture he was accompanied by a young man named Edmund McHARNEY who deserves as much credit in aiding the “Maple Leaf” officers as Mr. KITE. (Very lengthy article)

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, August 21, 1896; pg. 3; col. 3
       ANOTHER VETERAN GONE - Wilson BEALS, a Confederate veteran, a former resident of Camden County, later of Powell's Point in Currituck County, departed this life in this town (Eliz. City) on Parsonage St. on Tuesday night at and advanced age. Some 30 years ago he brought his invalid daughter, a girl of 17 years, from their home in Currituck County to this town for medical treatment. She died on Tuesday night and in one hour afterward he joined her in the better land. He sank under his bereavement. Mr. BEALS was at the Battle of Hatteras in the Company of Col. LUKE. He was taken prisoner there and after he was released from prison he enlisted in Co. “A” of the 56th Regiment from which he was transferred to the Naval service and was on board the ironclad “Albemarle” in the engagement in Albemarle Sound and was with her when she sank at Plymouth. He continued in the Naval service until the close of the war. Peace to the war-worn veteran.

pg. 3; col. 4
       FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Poplar Branch)
The exceedingly hot weather has been accompanied by much sickness though there has only been one death in this immediate neighborhood, Miss Mary J. EVANS, being the victim.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, August 28, 1896; pg. 3; col. 5
       SUPERIOR COURT – CURRITUCK CO.
I.N. TILLETT, S. WESTON and wife Sophie & Tillett RAMSEUR, plaintiffs, versus Gideon TILLETT and Archie TILLETT
It appearing to the Court that Archie TILLETT is a non-resident of North Carolina and that he be notified by publication in the Economist to appear at the Court House in Currituck County on Wednesday, September 30, 1896. The object of this petition is to sell for partition two tracts of swamp land in Currituck County which were the property of Isaac TILLETT and which descended to the plaintiffs and defendants. The tracts referred to are those conveyed to said Isaac TILLETT by T.B. BERRY and Edmond BERRY and recorded in Currituck Bk. 26, page 24 and by Major GREGORY and W.N. GREGORY recorded in Bk. 26, page 23.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, September 4, 1896; pg. 3; col. 2
       LOCAL NEWS - The beautiful Miss Lenora BELANGA of Coinjock and Mr. Constant G. FEARING were united in holy matrimony in Asbury Church by Rev. C.O. DURANT on Wednesday evening. Miss Lula OWENS, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Dr. Isaiah FEARING, brother of the groom, with Miss Alean OWENS and Mrs. Earnest BELANGA, brother of the bride, with Miss Cora BRAY, were attendants.

col. 4
       NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK (Powell's Point)
On Sunday night, August 23rd, the hand of death visited the home of Mr. & Mrs. Geo. N. JARVIS of Jarvisburg and took their only daughter, Florence, the niece of our beloved Governor, Thomas J. JARVIS.
Charlie BROCK, a merchant and son of John BROCK, married on the 26th to Miss Isabella NEWBERNE. Rev. C.O. DURANT officiated. The waiters were Miss Mollie MANN of Elizabeth City and W.S. NEWBERNE, JR., broth of the bride.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, September 11, 1896; pg. 3; col. 3
       NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
Mrs. Francis ETHERIDGE, widow of Elias ETHERIDGE, died at the home of her son in Norfolk, Va. on September 2nd at the age of 68 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, September 18, 1896; pg. 2; col. 2
       NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES – CURRITUCK
Mr. Thomas DOZIER died in Camden County last Sunday of consumption.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, September 25, 1896; pg. 3; col. 3
       A HALE OLD MAN - Mr. Jordan PARKER of Powell's Point, Currituck County, made us a kind call on Monday. He is 92 years old, his wife 86, and they have been happily married for 66 years.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, November 27, 1896; pg. 3; col. 2
       LOCAL NEWS - Married on the 17th day of November 1896 by V.L. PITTS, J.P., at the residence of the bride, Mr. Washington WROTEN and Miss Cora Lee BOWSER, all of Currituck County.
Mr. Joseph COWELL of Currituck County departed this life at St. Vincent's Hospital in Norfolk, Va. on Saturday where he had gone for treatment. His remains were taken to Currituck County for interment.

The Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) – Friday, Decmeber 4, 1896; pg. 3; col. 2
       POPLAR BRANCH LODGE #116 I.O.O.F. – RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
Resolution of respect for Mary DOXEY, the little daughter of W.A. DOXEY (Lengthy article)

1897

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, January 8, 1897
We are sorry to note the death of Mr. Thomas SANDERLIN which occurred at his home near Moyock last week.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, January 22, 1897
Mr. C.T. WILLIAMS of Currituck County, son of our old friend, Charles WILLIAMS, dec'd., departed this life at Currituck Courthouse January 18th inst.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, March 198, 1897
Mrs. Maggie SANDERLIN, wife of E.W. SANDERLIN of Moyock, departed this life on Wednesday leaving three children.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, June 4, 1897
Willie, the 18 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.P. HALL of Coinjock, departed this life on Sunday, May 30th.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, June 18, 1897
We are sorry to record the death of Mr. John SEYMOUR which took place at his home near Sligo in Currituck County last Saturday. Mr. SEYMOUR leave a wife and three children to mourn his loss.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, July 9, 1897
Departed this life at his home in Currituck County, June 24th ult., Mr. Alexander B. DUNTON, aged 83 years, 7 months and 24 days. He leaves a son and two daughters.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, August 6, 1897
Departed this life on the 29th of July at Poplar Branch, NC, Mr. John J. DUNTON, leaving a wife, two sons and two sisters to mourn his loss. He was 51 years, 2 months and 29 days old. His aged father died only a few weeks ago.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, September 3, 1897
Walter HAMPTON of Narrow Shore, Currituck County, was knocked from the deck of the sloop S.M. Pearl in Pasquotank River near Elizabeth City during a squall on Monday evening and drowned. The crew of the sloop made ineffectual efforts to save him.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, October 15, 1897
Mr. William F. HUMPHRIES of Shawboro, Currituck County, departed this life at the residence of his daughter in Roper on Friday, aged about 60 years. He was buried in the old burying ground on Indian Ridge.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, December 3, 1897
Died at the Palmer Island Club House in Currituck Co., NC on Thursday, November 25, 1897, Mr. Wm. S. FOSTER of Good Ground, Long Island, N.Y., aged 72 years.

1898

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, March 11, 1898
Tradition says that the shot by which FORDYCE, who committed the British troops at the battle of Great Bridge, was killed on the 9th of December 1775, was fired by a Currituck FEREBEE who was with the Currituck Militia at the battle. Sammy FEREBEE who died in 1845 when much over 80 years, said he was a small boy when the battle was fought. He had two brothers in the battle. After it was fought his father sent him from Currituck to Great Bridge to know how his boys had come out and he heard the soldiers talking to one of his brothers about his killing FORDYCE.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, April 1, 1898
Corolla – Died at 12 o'clock noon on Sunday, March 27th, 1898, Jana? HAMPTON of Water Lilly, NC, age 92 (?) years.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, April 8, 1898
Departed this life at Currituck Courthouse on Wednesday of last week, Captain Wilson WALKER, and old and highly esteemed citizen of Currituck County, aged 82 years.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, June 17, 1898
Waterlily – Messrs. R.A. GRIGGS and Van Buren GRIGGS have gone on a visit to their mother, Mrs. Albert MIDGETT, at Cape Henry Lighthouse.

William LINDSEY, a Confederate veteran, died at the Soldiers Home in Raleigh on Wednesday. He was from Currituck County.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, July 29, 1898
Died at his home near Poplar Branch on July 15, 1898, Dr. Virginius L. PITTS, after an illness of about 10 days, aged 73 years, 4 months and 6 days. He was a veteran of the Mexican War and as a Confederate in the Civil War.

1899

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, January 20, 1899
Mr. Isaac HAMPTON died at his home on Narrow Shore on Sunday 15th, aged 80 years

Mr. Theodore TWIFORD and Miss Mary WHITSON, both of Corolla, were married Sunday the 8th inst. at Whalehead.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, February 10, 1899
Mr. Isaac N. GRAY of Currituck has lived in Duluth, Minnesota for several years.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, February 17, 1899
Mr. Jason BELL, prominent citizen of the Snowden section of Currituck County, died at his residence on Thursday, Feb. 9, age 63.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, March 3, 1899
Thomas L. SANDERSON died on Monday at his home in this town (Elizabeth City), aged about 82 years. His remains were taken to his old home in Currituck County.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, March 10, 1899
Col. James M. WHITSON died Wednesday, aged 77 years. He was a gallant soldier in two wars—the Mexican and Civil War. He was a native of Currituck Co. and served in Co. “B” 8th Regiment.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, March 31, 1899
Mr. George DUNCAN, a native of Currituck County, died in this town (Elizabeth City) last week, age 44.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, June 9, 1899
A worthy old Negro man departed this life at Powell's Point in Currituck County on Thursday, June 1st 1899, aged 82 ½ years. [June 23, 1899 issue states this gentleman's name as Aaron THOMAS.]

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, July 21, 1899
On Thursday, July 13, 1899, Blanche, aged 2 years and 26 days, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. D.W. WOODHOUSE, died in Poplar Branch.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, July 28, 1899
LEWARK, Currituck's big boy, now weighs 600 pounds and is still growing.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, October 6, 1899
Died at his home in Sligo, Currituck County on Saturday, September 30th, William B. GORDON, Esq., aged 77 years

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, October 20, 1899
Miss Carrie WHITE of Currituck County died at the Hotel Frederie at Pinner's Point on the 12th inst.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, November 12, 1899
Departed this life near Currituck Court House on Nov. 2nd 1899, Mrs. Mahala BALLANCE, wife of B.B. BALLANCE, Esq.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, November 12, 1899
Died at Snowden, NC on Monday evening, Mrs. Elizabeth F. SNOWDEN, aged 72.

1900

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, January 5, 1900
Harbinger – Mr. Alexander OWENS died December 26, 1899. He leaves a wife, three daughters and two sons.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, March 23, 1900 Mr. J.B. OWENS died at his home in Kitty Hawk on Monday. He was in the USLSS.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, April 20, 1900
Lightning struck the old school house at old Currituck Inlet killing Curtis NEAL. Several others were badly burned.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, May 18, 1900
John H. LEWARK has a son who is 15 years old and weighs upwards of 500 pounds. His name is Lewis.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, July 6, 1900
Daniel GILMAN died at his home in Poplar Branch, Currituck County, on Tuesday.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, July 13, 1900
Ezekiel GILMAN died at Currituck County on June 29th. He was 84.

Mr. M.B. GRIGGS, brother of Dr. W.W. GRIGGS of Elizabeth City, a native of Currituck County, died in Norfolk last Sunday, age 47. He was buried in Gregory, NC.

1901

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, January 4, 1901
Died at Sligo, Currituck County, Mr. John F. FROST. He was 72. He died November 21, 1900.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, April 26, 1901
Resolution of Respect for J.B. JARVIS of Currituck County. He was 66 when he recently died.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, May 10, 1901
W.B. ROGERS, a colored deck hand, drowned Thursday near Coinjock.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, June 21, 1901
P.G. GALLOP died May 14, 1901 at Jarvisburg, Currituck County.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, July 12, 1901
Died at Church's Island on June 28, 1901, Mrs. Edna WALKER, age 80 years and 8 months. She leaves 5 children.

1902

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, January 10, 1902
Mrs. James MELSON of Harbinger died on Jan. 4,aged 21 years.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, February 28, 1902
Died on Friday, February 21, 1902, in Norfolk, Col. Lucien D. STARKE, age 76. He established the Democratic Pioneer newspaper in Elizabeth City in about 1850. He married Miss MARCHANT of Currituck County.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, May 9, 1902
Hodges M. GALLOP has died.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, August 29, 1902
On August 22, Mr. A. Sidney DOONE died in Currituck County. He was the Superintendent of Currituck County schools. He leaves two daughters in New York and a son in the Philippines and brother, Eugene P. DOONE of New York.

1903

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, January 16, 1903
Annie M. TURNER, wife of J.L. TURNER, died at her home in Coinjock on December 31, 1902 in her 43rd year.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, May 1, 1903
John WICKER, age 17, married Miss Sallie Ann PERRY, age 14, at Manteo. Both are from Kitty Hawk.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, July 3, 1903
Little Purnell HALL of Coinjock, son of Mr. & Mrs. T.P. HALL, died on Monday, June 22, aged 3 years, 5 months and 22 days.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, July 31, 1903
Mrs. Thomas J. TILLETT died at her home on Penney's Hill in Currituck County on July 24, 1903. She leaves a husband, eight children an aged mother and four brothers.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, November 27, 1903
George L. JOHNSON, age 43, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Caroline W. WALKER, at Currituck Court House on November 6, 1903.

The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, December 4, 1903
Andrew J. PARKER of Poplar Branch Township was found dead at the camp of the Narrows Island Club last Saturday.

Trades Wife  For Fishing Nets - They Thought Fair Exchange - No Robbery
     Several days ago, Deputy Sheriff Raper arrested Jerome Outlaw and his wife here on a warrant from Currituck county, charging them with unlawful cohabitation and alleging that they had never been married.  The couple were taken back to Currituck county and the trail took place yesterday.  They were both found guilty but the circumstances surrounding the case were so peculiar that they were released.
     It seems that the woman was the wife of Outlaws brother and the brother for some reason had become somewhat tired of the bonds of wedlock and after some negotiations with Jerome and for a consideration of two fish nets, transferred to him his wife, two children and all love and affection that might have existed.  The transfere was made in good faith by them in the light of any other trade that might have been made and nothing was thought of it.  Mr. Outlaw and supposition, Mrs. Outlaw moved the place of their habitation to this city but the good sheriff of Currituck had become apprised of the facts in the transaction and thought it was a little irregular according to the legal light he had and accordingly had the couple brought up for trail.  It is said by those who witnessed the trail that it was decidedly the most amusing of any that has ever been held in the county.  The couple were not aware that they had committed any wrong and thought that the consideration was sufficient.  The other brother had wrapped his fish nets about him and departed for unknown parts and in view of the small children that were dependent upon some one for support the couple were released but if they wished to live together they will have to go through the marriage ceremony.  [Article submitted by Shirley Gray Outlaw]

The Weekly Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, March 11, 1904
Henry G. LAND died Wednesday of last week at Poplar Branch.

1905

The Weekly Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, February 3, 1905
Mr. Winslow O'NEAL is in jail for beating his wife. He lives on Piney Island in Currituck County.

The Weekly Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, February 17, 1905
Kenneth, son of Sen. Samuel M. BEASLEY of Poplar Branch, is lost. [Feb. 24th issue states the search for the lost BEASLEY boy has been abandoned.]

The Weekly Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, April 14, 1905
Mrs. W.S. WRIGHT died last Wednesday in Currituck County, aged 35.

Thursday night Mrs. M.L. CARTWRIGHT of Currituck County died.

The Weekly Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, June 2, 1905
Died May 30th, Geneva MELSON, wife of Mr. E.V. MELSON of Currituck County.

The Weekly Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, July 7, 1905
W.H. CREEKMORE died at Moyock Wednesday, age 60. He was a Confederate veteran.

1906

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, February 3, 1906
Mr. Nathan SHANNONHOUSE? Died at Madison, Wisconsin. He was married to Miss Bessie SHAW, daughter of the Hon. W.B. SHAW of Shawboro, Currituck Co., NC.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Monday, February 12, 1906
Mr. L.B. CRANK and Miss Annie PRITCHARD of Kitty Hawk, were married today in Elizabeth City.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Monday, February 19, 1906
Martin C. POYNER died at his home in Moyock on February 6 in the 59th year of his age. He leaves a wife and 4 sons.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Wednesday, February 21, 1906
Miss Arkie FORBES of Shawboro is spending time with her aunt, Mrs. T.B. DOZIER of Camden County.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, March 23, 1906
The BEASLEY boy of Currituck County is still missing.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Saturday, April 14, 1906
Jesse R. WATERFIELD died at Knotts Island on February 28, 1906, age 47.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Monday, April 16, 1906
Mr. Joseph D. PALMER of Boston died on a hunting trip in Currituck County recently.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Monday, April 23, 1906
M. Fate HARRELL died on Sunday, April 15 at Tulls, Currituck County. He was buried in Coinjock.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, May 25, 1906
Mr. William S. DUNTON, age 34, died yesterday at his home on Burgess Street in Elizabeth City. He is survived by a wife and relatives in Currituck County.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Saturday, June 2, 1906
Miss Selma HARRISON became Mrs. Neal L. OWENS Wednesday at Harbinger, Currituck County.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Wednesday, June 20, 1906
Mr. Joe BELL died at his home in Shawboro today.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, June 29, 1906
Last Friday death visited the home of Mr. Thomas HINES at North Banks and took from it the little boy, Charley, Saturday. The body was brought to Kitty Hawk and buried in the graveyard near the home of Mr. G.W. BAUM.

Mr. Manliff McHORNEY died Friday the 15th at Grandy. His brother, Noah of Norfolk, arrived a few minutes after his death. He was buried at the family burying ground at Aydlett.

Mr. Robert BALLANCE of Currituck County died on the 20th. He is survived by a widow and several children.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Saturday, July 6, 1906
Col. W.F. BEASLEY of Currituck County was born February 10, 1845 in Plymouth, NC.

Felix, child of Mr. Robert SANDERLIN, died at Kitty Hawk last Saturday. He was buried in the graveyard near J.E. BAUM's.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Monday, July 30, 1906
On Monday, July 16 at Tulls, Currituck County, Mrs. Cornelia SEARS, wife of Caleb T. SEARS, died.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Monday, August 6, 1906
The largest man in NC is dead Mr. Lewis LEWARK of Currituck Inlet died yesterday at his home on the beach of typhoid fever after an illness of about two months. Mr. LEWARK was the largest man in eastern North Carolina and notably the largest in the State. He weighed before he was taken sick about 735 pounds. He lost about 100 pounds during his illness. He was the strongest and the most active man in the county at his death. Mr. LEWARK was about 21 years old. He was laid to rest in the family burying ground on Narrow Shore. There was a large crowd at the burial as he was very popular and had many friends. He was noted for his kind heartedness and moral habits.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Thursday, September 6, 1906
Mr. Joshua HARRISON of Currituck County is held over by the grand jury…relates to the disappearance of little Kenneth BEASLEY. [Sept. 7 issue states Joshua HARRISON's wife is the sister of ex-Governor Thomas J. JARVIS. Mr. HARRISON is 68 years old.]

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Friday, September 7, 1906
Mr. and Mrs. James F. SUMRELL of Powell's Point lost to death their 11 month old baby, Beulah.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Tuesday, October 16, 1906
Mr. D.J. MOSS of Moyock, age 32, son of J.J. MOSS, died recently at Moyock.

Oscar Smith BUNDY, 5 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. BUNDY, died in Elizabeth City on Sunday. He will be buried in Currituck County.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Wednesday, October 24, 1906
Miss Mamie STEVENS becomes Mrs. Russell SNOWDEN in Snowden today. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe STEVENS.

The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) –Thursday, October 25, 1906
Mr. Ed HOFTLEY? Of Tulls, Currituck County, died on the 15th inst.

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