Do you remember my words from the past? Genealogy and History are all around you. They spring up when you’re near, a small clue or a breathtaking sky above you, a worn […]
A Memory & A Father’s Love
Jacob Matzinger(1700-aft 1766) A Life Story
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 […]
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 […]
Opening Doors With Free Genealogy Research
Piedmont Trails has received a huge amount of questions and queries concerning free genealogy techniques. Due to the overwhelming response, Piedmont Trails made the decision to dedicate a blog segment covering the […]
A Detailed Route of The Great Wagon Road
Winchester, Virginia to Roanoke, Virginia
Wagons, Horses & Stagecoaches
Adventures Along The Great Wagon Road
Early Settlers Of Rockingham County, NC
18th Century Land Grants of Matrimony Creek
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