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Discover the stories that shaped Sampson County's history! Our blog delves into captivating tales, historic events, and the lives of those who built our community. Join us as we bring the past to life, one story at a time.
Mamie Ashford's Crazy Quilt
This quilt was made by Mary Faison "Mamie" Ashford of Clinton, sometime in the 1890s. Mamie was the daughter of Col. John Ashford, a veteran who had fought many battles during the war only to lose his life in a boiler explosion in 1889.