At times, our family genealogy is like a mystery novel, filled with suspense, drama, and unexplained situations. For those researching the western sections of colonial North Carolina, all of these elements come […]
At least twenty families migrated from Maine to North Carolina and settled on Moravian lands from 1769 to 1771. This article, referenced as segment two, is a follow-up to part one entitled, […]
As September arrives, colonial families planning trips to the Carolinas are harvesting the last of their crops. They have decided what essential items to take with them and either plan to give […]
For some, it wasn’t enough to migrate to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia during the 1740 decade. Although the region beckoned with frontier wilderness, the ever-presence of higher authority meant stipulations and […]
One of the first documents that family historians research is the federal census records. From 1790, these historic archives offer a personal view of our past. The US Government instructed a census […]
“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 […]
Walking through the majestic mountain range of upper northwest South Carolina, the glimpse of an old road emerges upon the ground. The old dirt bed dating back to over 310 years, sheds […]
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 […]
When one thinks of Tennessee, the first thing that may come to mind is Nashville, the state capital. With it’s country music heritage, the old Ryman Auditorium and of course, Music Row, […]
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 […]
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