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Note 130: Similar incidents involving plebeian women in periods of early settlement have been described in: Cadigan, Hope and Deception; Bittermann, "Women and the Escheat Movement"; Ridner, "Sufficient Maintenance"; and Ulrich, Good Wives. back

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And, interestingly enough, Mr. Kemp S. Cate, Escheat Officer since 1938, estimates that less than 1% of the total collected has been refunded since his tenure of office.

The History of Escheats Blackwell Pierce 1955

Under this Escheat Act of 1789, there were two common cases of reverter which were to afford revenue to the University:

The History of Escheats Blackwell Pierce 1955

Before the bank issue had been settled, Senator Little, ever zealous to increase the Escheat Fund, introduced into the Senate on March 14, 1945, at the request of former Governor Ehringhaus, Senate Bill 430 in regard to unlawful fares collected by common

The History of Escheats Blackwell Pierce 1955

On the basis of the remarkable progress in legislation relating to escheats and to the endeavors of the Escheat Officer and the Escheats Committee, it may not be long before these sources of income too will contribute to the education of the youth of North Carolina.

The History of Escheats Blackwell Pierce 1955

How true was this prediction is borne out by the fact that the "Nett Escheat" for the following year amounted to only $95.72.

The History of Escheats Blackwell Pierce 1955

He disclosed that $33,253.71 had been received, with disbursements amounting to $3,924.44, and stated that "the Escheat Fund is getting on a basis that will carry itself."

The History of Escheats Blackwell Pierce 1955

A second bill, passed later that month, suspended the operation of both the Escheat Act of 1789 and the Confiscation Act of 1794 until the end of the next General Assembly.

The History of Escheats Blackwell Pierce 1955

His admonition as to these collections, incidentally, has been admirably carried out by Mr. Kemp Cate, the present Escheat Officer of the University.

The History of Escheats Blackwell Pierce 1955

Page 34 from the Attorney General's Office, as part-time "Escheat Agents."

The History of Escheats Blackwell Pierce 1955