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 […]
For over 220 miles, the Catawba River travels from the Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina to just beyond the South Carolina state border. During the colonial period, the water was swift […]
Segment 1 Years of 1765-1768
10 Things You Should Know About Your Ancestors
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 […]
Month of July 2020
So many family trees can trace their ancestors to the American Revolutionary War. Have you discovered ancestors from this time period? If so, share your findings with others. Colonial records can be difficult to locate and for those who have not discovered their colonial families, submit a query request to Piedmont Trails. Also, visit the Footstep Tracking page and learn different techniques for the colonial period records.
Enjoy your Journey !!
