Jacob Matzinger was born in a small village in upper Switzerland. Marthalen was established sometime during 1464 where 27 families were living in the area. The small community has not grown very […]
Jacob Matzinger(1700-aft 1766) A Life Story
Genealogy #Off The Grid
Majority of you may not know me, so let me take this moment and introduce myself. My name is Carol and I became involved with genealogy while preparing a school book report […]
From Footsteps To Wagon Wheels
Who were these people who traveled The Great Wagon Road? Why did their numbers grow so significantly during the mid 18th century? What were their reasons for moving to unknown lands? These […]
Outline For The Great Wagon Road Project
The Great Wagon Road Project is happy to share a description of our outline and the steps taken to reach our goal. The road greatly enhanced our nation’s history and the lives […]
Thomasville Rifles
Davidson County, NC Civil War Soldiers
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
The Road To The Kentucky Frontier 1740-1780
The History and The People
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 […]
Early Settlers On The Banks of The Deep River
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 […]
