Common surnames such as Smith are adventuresome when it comes to our personal family history. A key factor that many family historians devour is the concentration on the surname itself. An example […]
Genealogy & The Common Surname
The Keowee Trail-The Splendor Of An Old Road
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 […]
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 […]
Grandpa and Grandma’s Love Letters (Part One)
When I was little, I often visited my grandparents. I would stand back as Grandpa chopped wood so fast and precise that within a few minutes, many pieces lay on the ground […]
