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As a thank you for the generosity, Northland is offering free installation of services for $10 in non-perishable food or $10 in new toys. Together let’s help bring more warmth and cheer this holiday sea- son. FARM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT FARM/HEAVY EQ UIPMENT 1992 KW T-600 Headache rack, 38# rears, Fontane, 5th wheel, A/C, L8 speed, 22.5 front, 24.5 rear, 3406 CAT, 350 horse power, $7500. Please call 828- 429-4566 or 828-429-4565. Scoundrels, Rogues and Heroes of the OLD NORTH STATE! Martha McFarlane McGee Bell, Heroine When Colonel John McGee died in 1774 at his home on Sandy Creek in Orange (later Guilford, know Randolph) County just south of the present town of Julian, he left a hardy wife to care for his ordinary, store, mill and other substantial property holdings. The former officer in the British army had done well since coming to the frontier and taking as his wife a neighbor named Martha McFarlane. Martha bore him five more children to go with the two that that McGee already had from a previous marriage. Martha was noted in the community for helping oth- ers often serving as a midwife and nurse. She also worked beside McGee in directing his business affairs, so she was snot entirely inexperienced when his death placed heavy responsibilities on her shoulders. For six years she valiantly carried on the business while rearing he children. As the most eligible widow in the county, she bided here time as suitors called. Finally, in 1779 she married William Bell, who operated similar business interests at the junc- tion of Muddy Creek and Deep River, just northwest of the present town of Randleman. Whatever his other attractions, William Bell shared Martha's enthusiastic support of the American forces fighting the British and Tories. Bell, in fact, was one of the most prominent Patriots of the area. He helped organize Randolph County in 1779 and was its first sheriff. For several years the county court met at his "former" dwelling house, and he served three terms in the House of Commons. He was also a commissary, supplying provisions to the American forces. This made him a target of the Tories in the back country, and he took refuge with the militia for months at a time, leaving Martha to run the mill and farm. His absence also opened the way for Martha to become a heroine. The iron-willed businesswoman often joined the male Patriots who meet at Bell Mill. She was not adverse to carrying arms, and Tory marauders on more than one occasion barely escaped when they tried to plunder her plantation. It was immediately after the battle of Guilford Courthouse, however, that Martha won her lasting recognition. British General Cornwallis marched his barely vic- torious army southeasterly. He confronted Martha McFarlane McGee Bell and asked for the used of her home, plantation and mill for two days while his troops rested and regained strength. Noting that the general had to power to commandeer her property with or without her permission, she had a simple question: would he burn her mill after it has served his purpose? Cornwallis pledged that no harm would be done to the mill, but asked why the question. Martha replied that he had not given his pledge, she would have burned her own mill before it could be put to his benefit. Two days later Cornwallis marched his forces away., He had kept his promise. Very soon, an American force arrived at Bell's Mill. These pur- suing Patriots wondered where Cornwallis might make his next camp. They planned a sneak attack. Martha volunteered to find out. She mounted her horse and rode hard catching up with the British at Walker's Mill. She boldly rode into camp, demand- ing to see General Cornwallis, to whom she com- plained that the British had committed damage to her property that she had most observed until after he left. Affecting outrage for not having received satisfaction, Martha rode around the camp, careful- ly observing the placement of various units. This information, carried back, to the Americans, enabled them successfully to attack the British. During the remainder of the war, Troy bands such as one led by Colonel David fanning, repeatedly raised the Bell property, but they failed to burn it. Martha's reputation as a heroine grew. Both Martha and William lived into their eighties. She died in September 1820, and William died the following October. The "Raleigh Register" described him as a "firm patriot in our Revolutionary struggle." Both were buried in the Bell-Welborn cemetery in Randolph. More than a century later, the DAR erected a mon- ument to Martha Bell at Guilford Battleground., She is described as " Loyal Whig, Enthusiastic Patriot, Revolutionary Heroine." - Originally published May 9., 1984 This tale is from Dr. H. G. Jones book "Scoundrels, Rogues and Heroes of the Old North State" which is revised and updated. It is edited by K. Randall Jones and Caitlin Jones. It is available at your local bookstore or on line at www.historypress.net ©Community First Media Community First Media FARM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT 1990 TD-15C DRESSER. Semi- U 80% VC, 4-way blade, O-Rops, $17,500. 828-429-4566 or 828- 429-4565. FARM/HEAVY EQ UIPMENT 1997 KAMATZU PC-100-6, 33” bucket w/wings, A/C, Cummins engine, $24,500. 828-429-4566 or 828-429-4565. 1986 FORD L8000, 15’ Dump, 38# rears, 3208 Turbo RT613 trans w/underdrive, good rubber, $7500. 828-429-4566 or 828- 429-4565. 12 TON TAG-A-LONG. Air brakes, 20’, good rubber, new brakes & bearings all the way around, $5500. 828-429-4566 or 828-429-4565. BUY HERE PAY HERE ON MOST VEHICLES FARM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT FARM/HEAVY EQ UIPMENT 1983 CAT 943, 4-N-1 Bucket, E- Rops with heat, $9500. 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