The old wagon road entered southern Virginia over 250 years ago. Filled with rocks, mud, and broken trees, the road passed the boundary line along the banks of the Mayo. Steep ravines […]
Crossing McAnally Ford
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 […]
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 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 […]
Stringing Tobacco-The Talk At The Barn
Little did I know that my experiences with working in tobacco as a kid in rural North Carolina would inspire me to write about it many years later. At the time, I […]
Musical Notes On The Family Tree
Genealogy#OffTheGrid Series Back in the day, a trip to visit my Dad’s parents would start early and end late at night. I can still hear my Mom saying, “You know these girls […]
A Journey From Salem to Fresno
Each and every ancestor among the branches of your family tree embarked on an incredible journey. Whether it was 90 years or 20 years, it was an individual life filled with fire […]
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 American Taverns
The definition of a tavern in today’s dictionary, means an establishment offering beer and liquor for sale while allowing consumption on the premises. During the colonial period, the tavern meant much more […]
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