J Ronald OakleyJ. Ronald Oakley is the published author of multiple history books, newspaper articles and journal publications. A history professor in Davidson County, North Carolina, for over thirty-five years, Oakley retired to his hometown of Mebane, North Carolna, in 2008, where he served on the Mebane Historical Society board of directors for five years, including four years as president. Holding a doctorate in education from UNC-Greensboro, Oakley lives with his wife Kathy, spending time researching, reading and volunteering. Read More Read Less