Welcome to segment 3 of the Kentucky land records dating before 1782. If you missed the first two segments, don’t worry. We have the links listed for you today. You can find […]
Kentucky Families Before 1782: Segment 3
Kentucky Families Before 1782: Segment 2
Piedmont Trails continues sharing family surnames dating before 1782 in present-day Kentucky with segment two of the land series. A link to the first installment, which contains surnames from A thru C, […]
Kentucky Land Grants Before 1782
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 […]
Question Of the Week
We are starting a new trend here on Piedmont Trails. Once in a while, we will present you with a question about history and genealogy. The query will most likely deal with […]
The Road To The Kentucky Frontier 1740-1780
The History and The People
Western Migration 1785-1820
During the years following the American Revolutionary War, many families began settling back to a normal life and reflecting upon the days of conflict. Settlement was discouraged beyond the Appalachian Mountains prior […]
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