WEBB, John Maurice

Bellbuckle — WEBB, John Maurice, educator; born Alamance Co., NC, Nov. 27, 1847; son of Alexander Smith and Cornelia Adeline (Stanford) WEBB; father’s occupation, merchant; educated University of North Carolina, and by courtesy graduated from same in 1869; in 1897 University of Nashville conferred upon him degree of LL.D; began teaching early in life and all of his career has been devoted to that profession; married Harriet Elizabeth SHIPP Dec. 7, 1876; Democrat; member of M.E. church, South.