All roads lead to Salisbury, North Carolina? During the years of 1740 to 1750, documents are proclaiming that at least two major roads did in fact lead to this area. Present day […]
The Early Roads To Salisbury, North Carolina
The Southern Migration During The 18th Century
When you begin researching your ancestor’s migration within the American colonies, a few questions quickly come to mind. For example, Why did my ancestors move so far? Did they travel alone on […]
First Major Route of The Colonies-The King’s Highway
The colonies were settled in America beginning with Virginia during 1607. As the immigrants landed, new settlements would arise along the eastern seaboard and by 1732, a total of 13 colonies were […]
Northwest Territory Migration
A Brief History
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 […]
The Great Wagon Road Enters Into South Carolina
The previous article left the Great Wagon Road on the banks of the Yadkin River in North Carolina. The road ended at the Shallow Ford Crossing in the year of 1748 before […]
The Great Wagon Road In North Carolina
A Detailed Description For Years of 1745-1770
A Detailed Route of The Great Wagon Road
Present Day Roanoke, Virginia to North Carolina State Boundary Line
A Detailed Route of The Great Wagon Road
Winchester, Virginia to Roanoke, Virginia
Early Settlers Of Rockingham County, NC
18th Century Land Grants of Matrimony Creek
