Nestled among the banks of the Medomak River lives the past of long ago. The ruins of a small 1730 settlement were barely visible by 1735.(4) Death and loss remain upon the […]
Broad Bay, Maine Families Migrating to North Carolina 1769-1770
Digging Deeper Into Flower Gap, Virginia
One of the fascinating things about the Great Wagon Road Project is that the team is constantly researching a particular area all of the time. The long winter months have moved away, […]
Moravian Lands in North Carolina
The great migration in North Carolina’s history occurred throughout the mid 18th century. During the 1740 decade, hundreds of families from middle and northern colonies traveled to the piedmont region of North […]
Early Families of Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes County, North Carolina, represents homespun traditions, local folklore, and vast beauty. As the foothills begin cascading down from the Blue Ridge Mountains, the county engulfs the Yadkin River’s turns and swift […]
The Early Settlers of Sugar Creek, NC 1740-1760
Sugar Creek is a small community lying within the boundaries of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The Sugeree Native Americans were first mentioned in this area by 1709,1 following John Lawson’s description from […]
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 […]
Early NC Families Living Along The Banks of The Yadkin River
This is a partial listing of early inhabitants settling along the Yadkin River. These families are documented as living in the area due to land ownership records. The timeline period of this […]
Early Waterway Crossings & Fords-The Great Wagon Road Project
The project moves forward as the members research the North Carolina route of the Great Wagon Road. Maps, survey plats, land deeds and much more slowly allow the road to emerge from […]
The Early Roads To Salisbury, North Carolina
All roads lead to Salisbury, North Carolina? During the years of 1740 to 1750, documents are proclaiming that at least two major roads did in fact lead to this area. Present day […]
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 […]
