Genealogy & The Common Surname
Common surnames such as Smith are adventuresome when it comes to our personal family history. A key factor that many family historians devour is the concentration on the surname itself. An example […]
17th Century Virginia Settlers
When one expands a family tree to the 17th century, a new world emerges. A distinctive society develops upon the pages of long ago equipped with unfamiliar customs, culture and standard daily […]
The 1716 Expedition-The Knights of The Golden Horseshoe
The Great Wagon Road Project has advanced with new discoveries and amazing documents of the old road route through the colonial period and moving forward. Each of these concentrated studies have enabled […]
Grandpa Said We Have Cherokee In Our Family Tree
When I was little, my Grandpa always said his mother’s side of the family had Cherokee blood running through their veins. My great grandmother’s surname is Noah and many Noah family trees […]
The Old Mathis Place
One of my favorite stories to hear while growing up in North Carolina involved an area near my Grandparents home in Surry County. My first memory of hearing this story stems from […]
History & Genealogy-Welcome The Embrace
A personal note from my desk as I feel compelled to share with you the true path of your family history. As you struggle to honor the facts of your relative’s worldly […]
The Keowee Trail-The Splendor Of An Old Road
Walking through the majestic mountain range of upper northwest South Carolina, the glimpse of an old road emerges upon the ground. The old dirt bed dating back to over 310 years, sheds […]
Early NC Families Living Along The Banks of The Yadkin River
This is a partial listing of early inhabitants settling along the Yadkin River. These families are documented as living in the area due to land ownership records. The timeline period of this […]
The Words of Our Ancestors
All through the years of researching many words and sayings that were unfamiliar to me would make their presence known. The atmosphere and social climate of years past are very much different […]
State of Franklin-The Final Words
This journey is about to end for the State of Franklin. For me personally, the time spent on researching this subject has been remarkable, overwhelming at times and filled with intriguing details. […]
