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 […]
Introducing The Attic Files
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 […]
Piedmont Trails Update
What a fantastic year 2022 has been. We hope you have enjoyed just as many treasures from the past as we have. We are still going through our finds. It’s been an […]
The Home Guard & Captain James West
If you have searched through the Piedmont Trails Library, you have seen the vast number of Civil War books we have on hand. While researching family lineage, we’ve discovered relatives who participated […]
Ground Research: The Do’s & The Not So Much
What’s the secret to ground research? Three words quickly come to mind. Some of you would say, plan ahead, stick to a schedule, and create a goal. Ha, are you serious? Why […]
Folklore & Wisdom
When planting a vegetable garden happens to come up in conversation, I immediately think of the manual work involved. If I had to solely depend on my efforts alone to feed my […]
Spring: 50 Years Ago
I grew up in a rural community in North Carolina. Small school, small church, old dirt roads and blacktop roads leading into town. Most fathers held regular jobs, and Moms stayed home […]
Enjoying The Journey
Forty years ago, when I first got hooked on genealogy research, I had little patience for that next clue. I couldn’t wait to visit the next library on my list or the […]
What Is the Truth About Loyalists Versus Patriots in the Carolinas?
Over the next several months, new articles will be arriving containing details about the atmosphere in the Carolinas during the American Revolutionary War. How many of you can link your family tree […]
Creating A Balance Between Life, Work & Research
Everyone wants to know the quickest and best online resources for genealogy and history. I question why are you seeking fast answers? Lack of time and daily schedules seems to be the […]
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