Braxton Lloyd
| Braxton Bynum Lloyd | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Carrboro, North Carolina | |
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In office 1920 – 1921[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1886 |
| Died | March 20, 1947 (aged 60)[2] |
| Spouse(s) | Emma Hanse Lloyd |
| Residence | Carrboro, North Carolina |
| Occupation | Physician |
Braxton Bynum Lloyd (December 28, 1886 – 1947) was a physician serving the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill in North Carolina in the first half of the 20th century. He served as Carrboro's mayor from 1920 to 1921[3] and delivered many of its citizens.[4] During wartime when Carr Mill became a munitions plant, Lloyd served as its medical director. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.[1]
"Doc Brack" was "Carrboro's most beloved physician" and the "country folks' friend."[3] His wife was Emma Hanse Lloyd (Nov. 5, 1880-Mar. 8, 1963).[2]
Lloyd died from an apparent heart attack at the age of 60.[3] He is buried in the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 Lefler, Hugh, and Paul Wager, editors. (1953.) "Orange County - 1752-1952." (Transcribed by Adele M. Greene and Larry Noah.)
- 1 2 "Orange County, NC - Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Part 1". USGWarchives.net.
- 1 2 3 Cowell, Rebekah (2008-10-22). "Carrboro's Founders: People You Should Know". Carrboro Free Press. p. 16.
- ↑ Cowell, Rebekah (2008-05-06). "Carrboro -- Past and Present". Chapel Hill News.
- ↑ "Silent Sentinels of Stone: Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Sections I-IV". Ibiblio.
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