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History of Duplin County North CarolinaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: No Data Yet -- Coming Soon! Our database does not include an historic photo for Duplin County North Carolina, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biographical Sketch of Thomas Kenan Thomas Kenan, representative, was born in Duplin county, N.C., in 1771; son of James and Sally (Love) Kenan; grandson of Thomas and Elizabeth (Johnston) Kenan, who were of Scotch extraction, and came from Ireland to Wilmington, N.C., about 1730, settling in Duplin county, where they owned large tracts of land and founded the town of Kenansville. He was a member of the house of commons of North Carolina, 1799-1803; state senator, 1804; and representative in the 9th, 10th and 11th congresses, 1805-11. In 1833 he removed to his cotton plantation, Selma, Ala., where he died, Oct. 22, 1843. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
North Carolina Facts: Duplin County Facts: Seat: KenansvilleEstablished: 1750 Formed from: New Hanover |