The majority of people today are unaware of the number of roads in existence before 1750. The colonies, in a sense, were identified by the conditions and quantity of their major routes. […]
Early North Carolina Roads: Piedmont Area
Piedmont, North Carolina Explorations: Introducing John Lawson(1674-1711)
“This day we passed through a great many towns and settlements that belong to the Sugeree Indians. About three in the afternoon, we reached Kadapau King’s house where we met with one […]
Grandpa Said We Have Cherokee In Our Family Tree
When I was little, my Grandpa always said his mother’s side of the family had Cherokee blood running through their veins. My great grandmother’s surname is Noah and many Noah family trees […]
Early Settlers Along The Catawba River Segment 2
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 […]
The Regulators of The Western Piedmont North Carolina
Segment 1 Years of 1765-1768
Genealogy Tips For 18th & 19th Century Ancestors
10 Things You Should Know About Your Ancestors
Early Settlers On The Banks of The Deep River
The Deep River of North Carolina spans a length of 125 miles from present day Sandy Ridge Road in Guilford County to Chatham County near Moncure. Several Indian artifacts have been found […]
The Great Wagon Road Enters Into South Carolina
The previous article left the Great Wagon Road on the banks of the Yadkin River in North Carolina. The road ended at the Shallow Ford Crossing in the year of 1748 before […]
Wagons, Horses & Stagecoaches
Adventures Along The Great Wagon Road
A Song Behind The Plow
Protecting The Legacy of North Carolina’s History & Genealogy
Piedmont Trails 
You must be logged in to post a comment.