We don’t own a crystal ball that predicts the future or sheds light on the past. If we did, we would already know the answers to our many questions, wouldn’t we? Every […]
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The Ships & Their Cargo
The number of ships carrying indentured servants to America is still uncertain. Research continues today, shedding light on these sailing vessels and their history. Speaking directly on the business side, the shipowners […]
A List In South Carolina 1780
For those who have studied South Carolina during the summer of 1780, you know the number of battles that took place and the thousands of patriots captured, wounded, or killed. After the […]
March 2023 Live Stream Updates
We are excited about this month’s live stream. We encourage everyone to join us as we discuss genealogy and history. Ordinarily, we give a small presentation from our research or share information […]
1750 Roads in the Piedmont Area Of North Carolina
The first migration wave into the piedmont area of North Carolina began in 1746. Soon after their arrival, these families filed claims for their proposed and chosen lands. The first land grants […]
Scheduling For March
As many of you have already guessed, we at Piedmont Trails are behind with scheduling and more. Unfortunately, this is due to our recent ground expeditions with the Great Wagon Road Project. […]
First Families to File for Land Grants in Tennessee
If you have ancestors who lived in eastern Tennessee during the colonial period, you may experience several obstacles, for instance, the availability of records. Believe me; you are not alone. Thousands seek […]
Introducing The Attic Files
Piedmont Trails exists for two prime reasons. Number one is to share our journey of discoveries from the past forty years of research. Number two, to document and prove the first national […]
Kentucky Families Before 1782: Segment 3
Welcome to segment 3 of the Kentucky land records dating before 1782. If you missed the first two segments, don’t worry. We have the links listed for you today. You can find […]
Our Beloved Friend, Shelby
Our ancestors enjoyed the company of various pets and different animals. We may not know all the details, but we can rest assured that pets were part of our family’s past. My […]
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