A Journey to Sampson County: Plantations & Slaves in NC

The Stories of Sampson County come alive in this historical account of life in this region of North Carolina from the mid 1700s through the Civil War. Meet local settlers who came to this area and learn how they lived, worked, farmed, and survived in the New World. This account continues with descriptions of plantations, the life of slaves, and the transition to the post-Civil War era. Over 100 photographs allow the reader to enjoy the rich culture and surviving architectural displays throughout the county. This account is complete with selected census records, newspaper accounts, Last Wills and Testaments, and memories of past residents. Mostly just hard working folks making a living...the plantation owners, the farmers, the slaves, and life in Sampson County, NC.

Christy Judah is the author of over 20 books including several on the local history of selected areas of North Carolina and slave life in NC. She is a retired educator with 30 years of service in the NC Public School system as a School Counselor. She currently resides in Sampson County, NC.