Research from colony to statehood. Includes early roads, settlements, and families.
One thing is very clear about the colonists in America; they traveled often. There are several reasons for these numerous trips. A business venture, government requirements, family visits, and exploration, to name […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Language, how important is it to our heritage and history? Deep within the past lies the words and phrases of our ancestors. If we take the time to learn their names and […]
If you look online for the location of Town Fork Settlement, the modern map guides you to an area at the end of Meadowlark Road in Stokes County, NC. This theory would […]
Two updates from the Great Wagon Road Project in one day? That’s fantastic! We are going to correct a few paragraphs from our article dating 2018. As we stated earlier in the […]
County court records are boring to very few family historians. The material within these records is captivating and fascinating to study. We have the past in our hands, portraying every action taken […]
Land Grants are one of the most enlightening resources available today. These documents date back to the colonial period and move forward to the twentieth century. Do you know the difference between […]
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