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 […]
Ground Research: The Do’s & The Not So Much
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Question Of the Week
We are starting a new trend here on Piedmont Trails. Once in a while, we will present you with a question about history and genealogy. The query will most likely deal with […]
December Notes from Carol’s Desk
December is here, and I am in the process of sharing a wealth of information with you all. Piedmont Trails celebrated its 4th anniversary this year, and we are so looking forward […]
Genealogy & The Early Roads of Kentucky
Piedmont Trails shares the early roads of Kentucky during December 2021 using several different formats. Today’s article focuses on naming and identifying the Kentucky routes dating from the 1750s to the 1790s. […]
Can Family Historians Make Time Stand Still?
Speaking relatively, no one can make time stand still, not even for a second, but preserving the history and the lineage allows the past to be recognized again in the present tense. […]
The Analysis Of Colonial Migration
Years of continuous research with early migration addresses the depth of reasoning on why the first massive migration in our nation’s history came into being. The studies and analysis allow a personal […]
Seeking Freedom In The Wilderness
For some, it wasn’t enough to migrate to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia during the 1740 decade. Although the region beckoned with frontier wilderness, the ever-presence of higher authority meant stipulations and […]
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