Kinston Free Press: Mr. James H. FOY, of Richlands, Onslow county, died on Monday, November 28th, in the 78th year of his age. He left three living children.
Mr. FOY was once a prominent politician in Onslow county, having been elected to the legislature several times. He was a strong democrat, Peace to his ashes.
Source: The Semi-Weekly Messenger (Wilmington, NC). 13 December 1898. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.