From 'A CONDENSED HISTORY OF THE EARLY SETTLERS OF CATAWBA COUNTY' Prepared by Colonel George M. Yoder " I will now speak of David Shuford, the other witness of the deed of conveyance. He was the youngest son of John Shuford, the original pioneer Shuford to this section of the County, who came here between the years of 1766 and 1770. Now in the Register of 30,000 immigrants, the name of “Shuford” is not found. The names are now changed to Shuford. In the spring of 1770, there came one John Moore through the South Fork Valley, claiming that he was from the British Army. He raised about 6 miles southeast of Lincolnton He forced many to take the oath of allegiance to the crown of England. But David Shuford never did take the oath, while many of his neighbors did, which made him very popular alter peace was restored between the two nations. After peace was made he married a Miss Ramseur. He represented Lincoln county in the Senate of North Carolina in the years 1806, 1812, 1813, 1815, 1816, and 1820. At this time the Legislature was elected annually up to 1835 when the State constitution was amended. He also was one of the founders and builders of Grace Church. He had lived on the South Fork on that portion of land he inherited from his father ‘ s real estate. He died and was buried at the old family grave yard on the T. R. Whitener farm now. His children were as follows: George, Maxwell, David, and three daughters.
From 'A CONDENSED HISTORY OF THE EARLY SETTLERS OF CATAWBA COUNTY' Prepared by Colonel George M. Yoder " I will now speak of David Shuford, the other witness of the deed of conveyance. He was the youngest son of John Shuford, the original pioneer Shuford to this section of the County, who came here between the years of 1766 and 1770. Now in the Register of 30,000 immigrants, the name of “Shuford” is not found. The names are now changed to Shuford. In the spring of 1770, there came one John Moore through the South Fork Valley, claiming that he was from the British Army. He raised about 6 miles southeast of Lincolnton He forced many to take the oath of allegiance to the crown of England. But David Shuford never did take the oath, while many of his neighbors did, which made him very popular alter peace was restored between the two nations. After peace was made he married a Miss Ramseur. He represented Lincoln county in the Senate of North Carolina in the years 1806, 1812, 1813, 1815, 1816, and 1820. At this time the Legislature was elected annually up to 1835 when the State constitution was amended. He also was one of the founders and builders of Grace Church. He had lived on the South Fork on that portion of land he inherited from his father ‘ s real estate. He died and was buried at the old family grave yard on the T. R. Whitener farm now. His children were as follows: George, Maxwell, David, and three daughters.
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aged 67 years
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Compiled by the Historical Records Survey of North Carolina 1941
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