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 […]
Grandpa and Grandma’s Love Letters (Part One)
The Life Story of John “Jack” McBride 1804-1884
John “Jack” McBride was born into a family filled with Irish family traditions during the year of 1804. He experienced his younger years along the banks of the Mayo River and Troublesome […]
Online Records versus Offline Records
If you’ve not heard me use one of my favorite sayings, I’ll share it with you now. Researching online sources for your family genealogy only provides you with 20-25% of accurate information. […]
Early Tennessee Settlers of the Watauga Settlement of Washington County
The brisk winds cascading through the Beech trees embrace the scenery as they flow through the air in eastern Tennessee. Washington, the oldest county of the state, allows the echoes of familiar […]
Early Settlements & Surnames of Tennessee 1756-1780
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, […]
Musical Notes On The Family Tree
Genealogy#OffTheGrid Series Back in the day, a trip to visit my Dad’s parents would start early and end late at night. I can still hear my Mom saying, “You know these girls […]
Early Settlers Along The Catawba River Segment 2
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 […]
A Journey From Salem to Fresno
Each and every ancestor among the branches of your family tree embarked on an incredible journey. Whether it was 90 years or 20 years, it was an individual life filled with fire […]
Amazing Discoveries Of The Great Wagon Road
As the Great Wagon Road Project continues to research the old road, the volunteers are organizing the vast amount of materials. The facts and the stories present themselves in many different formats. […]
Early Settlers Along The Catawba River 1744-1750
For over 220 miles, the Catawba River travels from the Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina to just beyond the South Carolina state border. During the colonial period, the water was swift […]
