Writer's notes:
This book came into being as a result of frustration of the author, as is the case of many books. In my genealogical research, I, like everyone else, have a number of "deadend" lines. As I began a serch of the Fayeeteville Observer marriage and death notices to see if they contained anything of value for me personally, I gained a great appreciation for the quality and quantity of information contained in the papers. I decided to extract this material, and prepare a complete index of it, so that others who would like to use this wonderful source could access it easily. I have attempted to include only the material of genealogical or unusual historical interest. Thus, in many caes, items like the name of the pastor who preformed the marriage, or the professions of persons are left out. Let me state, in bold letters that these abstracts are not a substitute for the actual obituary or marriage notice in the paper. They are intended as a guide to enable you, the researcher, to see the highpoints of a listing at a glance.

• Over 800 marriage listings covering NC and upper SC.  Many contain much detailed information regarding the bride's family.
• Over 1800 death listings covering the same area.
• Complete Full Name Index (over 65 pages!)
• Perpetual Calendar - to be used to determine the date when only the day of the week is given in the listing
• 193 pages, 9 page introduction, soft bound, 8 1/2" x 11"Clear, readable text

Here are a few samples of what can be found in this informative book.

Marriages

March 6, 1823 In Rutherford Co., Oliver Cromwell McAfee of Lincoln aged 16 to Miss McBriro [sic] aged 14 ... they were engaged report says four years before the marriage took place.

April 3, 1823 In this town on Thursday evening last, Mr. Francis Reston of Wilmington to Miss Maria McLeran, youngest daughter of the late Duncan Mcleran, Esq.

July 3, 1823 In Robeson Co. on the 19th, Mr. James Conly to Mrs. Polly McMillian, widow of the late Peter McMillian.

August 7, 1823 In Limestone Co. Alabama on the 12th of June Mr. Elisha W. Harris of Montgomery Co., NC to Miss Ann Eliza Moorman, daughter of Mr. M.C. Moorman, Esq.

Deaths

February 27, 1823 In Edgecombe Co. last November, Wm. Spicer .. at least 112 years of age .... married a young and handsome lady when he was nearly 100 years of age.

July 10, 1823 In Richmond Co. on the 8th, Mr. Nelson Gibson, Sen. aged 75 years.

September 11, 1823 In this town on Thursday the 4th, Mrs. Caroline Davis, consort of Mr. D.A. Davis, aged 18 years.

August 12, 1824 At Buenos Ayres, S. America on the 11th of June, Ceasar A. Rodney, Minister from the US.