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September 2, 1948
Marion Progress
Marion, Mcdowell County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In 1886, the Caswell News in Caswell County reported unusual names among locals: E. P. Baxter, born on Emancipation Proclamation day; Perseverance Jones, whose child was named Patience; and Tribulation Wholesome Alexander, with twins Cherubim and Seraphim.
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Up in Caswell County in 1886 the Caswell News reported a Negro man whose name was E. P. Baxter, or Emancipation Proclamation Baxter, because he had been born on January 3, 1863. Further search for unusual names brought to light Perseverance Jones, whose first child was named Patience because they were so often together. Then a Negro man was found named Tribulation Wholesome Alexander who was called both "Trib" and "Hole" for short. He had twin girls by the names of Cherubim and Seraphim, because, he said, like dem angels, dey continually do cry!
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Unusual Names
Caswell County
1886
Emancipation Proclamation
Patience
Cherubim
Seraphim
What entities or persons were involved?
E. P. Baxter
Perseverance Jones
Tribulation Wholesome Alexander
Where did it happen?
Caswell County
Story Details
Key Persons
E. P. Baxter
Perseverance Jones
Tribulation Wholesome Alexander
Location
Caswell County
Event Date
1886
Story Details
Caswell News reported unusual names: E. P. Baxter born January 3, 1863; Perseverance Jones named child Patience; Tribulation Wholesome Alexander with twins Cherubim and Seraphim who cry continually.