Nestled between the mountain ridges of eastern Tennessee lies a region rich in history. An area visited by explorers, Native Americans, and early pioneer families, a land that speaks of traditions and […]
One of the fascinating things about the Great Wagon Road Project is that the team is constantly researching a particular area all of the time. The long winter months have moved away, […]
The great migration in North Carolina’s history occurred throughout the mid 18th century. During the 1740 decade, hundreds of families from middle and northern colonies traveled to the piedmont region of North […]
Wilkes County, North Carolina, represents homespun traditions, local folklore, and vast beauty. As the foothills begin cascading down from the Blue Ridge Mountains, the county engulfs the Yadkin River’s turns and swift […]
Sugar Creek is a small community lying within the boundaries of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The Sugeree Native Americans were first mentioned in this area by 1709,1 following John Lawson’s description from […]
While we all remember the past, I think it is just as important to preserve the present. So, I thought I would share our Christmas Snow of 2020. It began snowing Christmas […]
“This day we passed through a great many towns and settlements that belong to the Sugeree Indians. About three in the afternoon, we reached Kadapau King’s house where we met with one […]
Just when you think you know an ancestor, another bit of information trickles in to add a new detail to their lives. Genealogy is amazing this way. It will always provide clues […]
One of my favorite stories to hear while growing up in North Carolina involved an area near my Grandparents home in Surry County. My first memory of hearing this story stems from […]
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 […]
