Barnaby Cabe
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Barnaby Cabe (b. circa 1720) is believed to be the subject of the folksong Barney McCabe.[1]
In real life Barnaby Cabe was a teamster and land owner in North Carolina.[2]
Cabe married Elizabeth Perkins in the 1840's and moved with his family to Orange Co., North Carolina about 1755.[3]
He managed a gristmill, four thousand acres of land, and had nine daughters. His two wives predeceased him.[4] He was still living in Orange Co., North Carolina in 1758.[5]
Cabe during the American Revolution along with his son John carried supplies to the armies.[6] Barnaby has been described as being a Tory and loyal to the king of England.[7]
Cabe's Ford in Orange Co., North Carolina is named for him.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ Eno River Association
- ^ Barnaby Cabe, Orange Co., North Carolina #1
- ^ Early Cabe settlers and present day researchers, by Celia Graham
- ^ Barnaby Cabe, Orange Co., North Carolina #1
- ^ Early Cabe Families in the U.S.
- ^ Barnaby Cabe, Orange Co., North Carolina #1
- ^ The Search for Fish Dam Road, The Diary, Day Five:Monday, April 5.
- ^ Barnaby Cabe, Orange Co., North Carolina #2
