Otway Burns (c. 1775–1850) was a North Carolina privateer, shipbuilder, and politician whose exploits during the War of 1812 made him one of the state’s most famous naval heroes of the era. The author will speak at the Rocky Mount Library.
Commissioner Charles Gause No.433 Chapter of the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's organization, which promotes patriotism and knowledge of the history of the American people. Contact the web manager, Phyllis Wilson at par4wilson@gmail.com or President, Suzanne Palmer at palmer8100_1@verizon.net.