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{{Short description|First Lady of North Carolina (1830–1832)}} {{Short description|First Lady of North Carolina (1830–1832)}}
{{Infobox officeholder {{Infobox officeholder
| name = Rachel Montgomery Stokes | name = Rachel Montgomery Stokes
| image = | image = Rachel Montgomery Stokes.jpg
| office = ] of ] | office = ] of ]
| term_start = December 18, 1830 | term_start = December 18, 1830
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| predecessor = Lucy Ann Brown Owen | predecessor = Lucy Ann Brown Owen
| successor = Eleanor White Swain | successor = Eleanor White Swain
| birth_name = | birth_name =
| birth_date = October 25, 1776 | birth_date = October 25, 1776
| birth_place = ], U.S. | birth_place = ], U.S.
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| death_place = Wilkesboro, North Carolina, U.S. | death_place = Wilkesboro, North Carolina, U.S.
| resting_place = Stokes Family Cemetery | resting_place = Stokes Family Cemetery
| party = | party =
| spouse = ] | spouse = ]
| children = 10 | children = 10
| relatives = | relatives =
| education = | education =
| residence = Morne Rouge Plantation | residence = Morne Rouge Plantation
| occupation = planter, slave owner | occupation = planter, slave owner
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== Biography == == Biography ==
Stokes was the daughter of Hugh Montgomery of ], a wealthy colonial merchant landowner from England who bought his land in Western North Carolina from ] settlers.<ref name= journal>{{Cite web |url= https://www.journalpatriot.com/news/statements-in-moravian-land-case-give-insight/article_20dfdf19-2460-5e3f-aceb-8ac437d240ac.html|title= Statements in Moravian land case give insight|last= Hubbard|first= Julie|date= May 9, 2023|website= ]|publisher= |access-date= December 28, 2024}}</ref><ref name= charlotte>{{cite news |author=J.H.W. |date= May 17, 1875|title= Governor Stokes |url= https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86359252/rachel-stokes#view-photo=140124102|work= The Charlotte Democrat|location= ]|access-date= December 28, 2024}}</ref> She grew up at Morne Rouge, her father's 10,000-acre plantation north of ].<ref name= salem>{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date= November 13, 1914|title= Salem Academy Wants to Know Who Married and When|url= https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86359252/rachel-stokes#view-photo=140072281|work= The North Wilkesboro Hustler|location= ]|access-date= December 28, 2024}}</ref> Upon her father's death, the plantation was divided in half between Stokes and her sister, Rachel.<ref name= journal/><ref>https://www.journalpatriot.com/opinion/stokes-was-skillful-politician/article_5e96a8d4-2ca2-11e5-9cd8-db014920dd61.html</ref> Stokes was the daughter of Hugh Montgomery of ], a wealthy colonial merchant landowner from England who bought his land in Western North Carolina from ] settlers.<ref name= journal>{{Cite web |url= https://www.journalpatriot.com/news/statements-in-moravian-land-case-give-insight/article_20dfdf19-2460-5e3f-aceb-8ac437d240ac.html|title= Statements in Moravian land case give insight|last= Hubbard|first= Julie|date= May 9, 2023|website= ]|publisher= |access-date= December 28, 2024}}</ref><ref name= charlotte>{{cite news |author=J.H.W. |date= May 17, 1875|title= Governor Stokes |url= https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86359252/rachel-stokes#view-photo=140124102|work= The Charlotte Democrat|location= ]|access-date= December 28, 2024}}</ref> She grew up at Morne Rouge, her father's 10,000-acre plantation north of ].<ref name= salem>{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date= November 13, 1914|title= Salem Academy Wants to Know Who Married and When|url= https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86359252/rachel-stokes#view-photo=140072281|work= The North Wilkesboro Hustler|location= ]|access-date= December 28, 2024}}</ref> Upon her father's death, the plantation was divided in half between Stokes and her sister, Rachel.<ref name= journal/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.journalpatriot.com/opinion/stokes-was-skillful-politician/article_5e96a8d4-2ca2-11e5-9cd8-db014920dd61.html|title=Stokes was skillful politician|first=JULE|last=HUBBARD|date=July 17, 2015|website=Journal-Patriot}}</ref>


She married ], becoming his second wife, in 1796.<ref name= charlotte/><ref name= journal/> They had five sons and five daughters.<ref>, by Daniel M. McFarland. ''Dictionary of North Carolina Biography''</ref> The family lived at Morne Rouge.<ref>https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/ncpi/view/17146</ref> Stokes also owned a home, called The Bend, along the ] and a 500-acre stock farm in ].<ref name= daily>{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date= December 5, 1862|title= Sale of Lands, Negroes, &c.|url= https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86359252/rachel-stokes#view-photo=253504587|work= Daily State Journal|location= ]|access-date= December 28, 2024}}</ref> She married ], becoming his second wife, in 1796.<ref name= charlotte/><ref name= journal/> They had five sons and five daughters.<ref>, by Daniel M. McFarland. ''Dictionary of North Carolina Biography''</ref> The family lived at Morne Rouge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/ncpi/view/17146|title=Morne Rouge Plantation|website=digital.lib.ecu.edu}}</ref> Stokes also owned a home, called The Bend, along the ] and a 500-acre stock farm in ].<ref name= daily>{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date= December 5, 1862|title= Sale of Lands, Negroes, &c.|url= https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86359252/rachel-stokes#view-photo=253504587|work= Daily State Journal|location= ]|access-date= December 28, 2024}}</ref>


From 1830 to 1832, her husband served as the governor of North Carolina and she served as the state's first lady.<ref name= ham>{{cite book |last1= Ham|first1= Marie Sharpe|last2= Blake|first2= Debra A.|last3= Morris|first3= C. Edwards|date= 2000|title= North Carolina's First Ladies 1891-2001, Who Have Resided in the Executive Mansion At 200 North Blount Street|location= ]|publisher= The North Carolina Executive Mansion Fine Arts Committee and the North Carolina Executive Mansion Fund, Inc.|pages= 100|isbn=0-86526-294-2}}</ref> Her husband was later elected to the ].<ref>https://www.dncr.nc.gov/blog/2024/01/17/montfort-stokes-1762-1842-m-2</ref> From 1830 to 1832, her husband served as the governor of North Carolina and she served as the state's first lady.<ref name= ham>{{cite book |last1= Ham|first1= Marie Sharpe|last2= Blake|first2= Debra A.|last3= Morris|first3= C. Edwards|date= 2000|title= North Carolina's First Ladies 1891-2001, Who Have Resided in the Executive Mansion At 200 North Blount Street|location= ]|publisher= The North Carolina Executive Mansion Fine Arts Committee and the North Carolina Executive Mansion Fund, Inc.|pages= 100|isbn=0-86526-294-2}}</ref> Her husband was later elected to the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dncr.nc.gov/blog/2024/01/17/montfort-stokes-1762-1842-m-2|title=Montfort Stokes 1762-1842 (M-2) &#124; NC DNCR|date=January 17, 2024|website=www.dncr.nc.gov}}</ref>


She died in November 1862 and was buried in the family cemetery at Morne Rouge. Following her death, her estate was auctioned off, including farmland, livestock, furniture, and slaves.<ref name= daily/> She died in November 1862 and was buried in the family cemetery at Morne Rouge. Following her death, her estate was auctioned off, including farmland, livestock, furniture, and slaves.<ref name= daily/>

Latest revision as of 23:06, 3 January 2025

First Lady of North Carolina (1830–1832)
Rachel Montgomery Stokes
First Lady of North Carolina
In office
December 18, 1830 – December 6, 1832
GovernorMontfort Stokes
Preceded byLucy Ann Brown Owen
Succeeded byEleanor White Swain
Personal details
BornOctober 25, 1776
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedNovember 1862
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Resting placeStokes Family Cemetery
SpouseMontfort Stokes
Children10
ResidenceMorne Rouge Plantation
Occupationplanter, slave owner

Rachel Montgomery Stokes (1776–1862) was an American heiress and landowner who, as the wife of Montford Stokes, served as First Lady of North Carolina from 1830 to 1832. She inherited Morne Rouge Plantation from her father.

Biography

Stokes was the daughter of Hugh Montgomery of Salisbury, North Carolina, a wealthy colonial merchant landowner from England who bought his land in Western North Carolina from Moravian settlers. She grew up at Morne Rouge, her father's 10,000-acre plantation north of Wilkesboro. Upon her father's death, the plantation was divided in half between Stokes and her sister, Rachel.

She married Montfort Stokes, becoming his second wife, in 1796. They had five sons and five daughters. The family lived at Morne Rouge. Stokes also owned a home, called The Bend, along the Yadkin River and a 500-acre stock farm in Ashe County.

From 1830 to 1832, her husband served as the governor of North Carolina and she served as the state's first lady. Her husband was later elected to the United States Senate.

She died in November 1862 and was buried in the family cemetery at Morne Rouge. Following her death, her estate was auctioned off, including farmland, livestock, furniture, and slaves.

References

  1. ^ Hubbard, Julie (May 9, 2023). "Statements in Moravian land case give insight". Wilkes Journal-Patriot. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  2. ^ J.H.W. (May 17, 1875). "Governor Stokes". The Charlotte Democrat. Charlotte, North Carolina. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  3. "Salem Academy Wants to Know Who Married and When". The North Wilkesboro Hustler. North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. November 13, 1914. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  4. HUBBARD, JULE (July 17, 2015). "Stokes was skillful politician". Journal-Patriot.
  5. Stokes, Montfort, by Daniel M. McFarland. Dictionary of North Carolina Biography
  6. "Morne Rouge Plantation". digital.lib.ecu.edu.
  7. ^ "Sale of Lands, Negroes, &c". Daily State Journal. Raleigh, North Carolina. December 5, 1862. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  8. Ham, Marie Sharpe; Blake, Debra A.; Morris, C. Edwards (2000). North Carolina's First Ladies 1891-2001, Who Have Resided in the Executive Mansion At 200 North Blount Street. Raleigh, North Carolina: The North Carolina Executive Mansion Fine Arts Committee and the North Carolina Executive Mansion Fund, Inc. p. 100. ISBN 0-86526-294-2.
  9. "Montfort Stokes 1762-1842 (M-2) | NC DNCR". www.dncr.nc.gov. January 17, 2024.
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