I have always been passionate about genealogy and history. My years of researching has filled my life with great experiences and knowledge. I yearn to share these treasures with others as they research their own family genealogy. Our ancestors left behind many trails for us to enjoy and preserve. Thank You all for allowing me to share this amazing journey with you. I wish you well with both your genealogy research and your history research. Our ancestors left an amazing trail to follow. Enjoy Your Journey To The Past !!
During my personal research along this historic river, I’ve located 25 additional surnames during the years of 1749-1750. Kawahcatawbas meaning “the people of the river” according to the Siouan language. The history […]
From my early days of research, I’ve always known that my local church housed records from long ago. The old Sunday School building was also known as the storage building for the […]
Each and every ancestor among the branches of your family tree embarked on an incredible journey. Whether it was 90 years or 20 years, it was an individual life filled with fire […]
As the Great Wagon Road Project continues to research the old road, the volunteers are organizing the vast amount of materials. The facts and the stories present themselves in many different formats. […]
Standing on the land that my ancestors once owned creates feelings within me that words simply cannot express. The landscape may have changed over the years, but the actual “spot” is still […]
For over 220 miles, the Catawba River travels from the Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina to just beyond the South Carolina state border. During the colonial period, the water was swift […]
When you begin researching your ancestor’s migration within the American colonies, a few questions quickly come to mind. For example, Why did my ancestors move so far? Did they travel alone on […]
Growing up in rural North Carolina allowed me to quickly appreciate and acknowledge the four seasons. Spring and Summer represented days of play outside and summer vacation from school. Autumn and Winter […]
Names & Dates versus Details & Stories
The colonies were settled in America beginning with Virginia during 1607. As the immigrants landed, new settlements would arise along the eastern seaboard and by 1732, a total of 13 colonies were […]
Month of April 2020
During this month, I urge you all to stay home and safe !! Organize your files, go through your notes and create a schedule or outline so you will be ready when we all are able to travel once again.
Enjoy your Journey !!
