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Revision as of 07:20, 3 October 2008
James Stanton V (1771-1829) is the namesake of Stantonsburg, North Carolina.
Biography
James was born on August 23, 1771 in Northampton County, North Carolina to James Stanton IV and Elizabeth Thweatt. He arrived at Stantonsburg, North Carolina with his parents in 1782 from Northampton County, North Carolina. In 1790, James Stanton received a land grant in this area of 390 acres (1.6 km²). He married Sally May, the daughter of Maj. Benjamin May and Mary Clara Tyson on August 4 1795. They had 8 children.
James Stanton V died on February 23, 1829 in Stantonsburg, Wilson County, North Carolina.
Legacy
The town of Stantonsburg, located in Wilson County, North Carolina was named for him.