
One thing is very clear about the colonists in America; they traveled often. There are several reasons for these numerous trips. A business venture, government requirements, family visits, and exploration, to name […]
Research from colony to statehood. Includes early roads, settlements, and families.
One thing is very clear about the colonists in America; they traveled often. There are several reasons for these numerous trips. A business venture, government requirements, family visits, and exploration, to name […]
We don’t own a crystal ball that predicts the future or sheds light on the past. If we did, we would already know the answers to our many questions, wouldn’t we? Every […]
The number of ships carrying indentured servants to America is still uncertain. Research continues today, shedding light on these sailing vessels and their history. Speaking directly on the business side, the shipowners […]
Can you picture your ancestors traveling during 1740? What roads did they take? Did they travel hundreds of miles? What did they experience as they embarked on their journey? We may never […]
When someone mentions the state of Kentucky, what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Daniel Boone and the early fort settlements? Or could it be the Shawnee tribes living […]
Today, the capital of the Blue Ridge Mountains began as a fork in the road. The footpath from the Potomac River through the Winchester area dating to 1728, had grown over the […]
The research associated with this project has brought such joy and adventure. We imagine ourselves on a ship with the roaring waves all around us. The records keep piling up as we […]
If you look online for the location of Town Fork Settlement, the modern map guides you to an area at the end of Meadowlark Road in Stokes County, NC. This theory would […]
Common surnames, be honest with yourself. Aren’t these the most fascinating trails to explore? Take, for instance, John Smith. If I had to pick the most popular name for the past 400 […]
Nestled on a wooded knoll surrounded by periwinkle lies the remains of a 300-year-old structure that once was the Cedar Creek Meeting House. Established in 1721 from land donated by Thomas Stanley, […]
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