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
Col John Sevier(1745-1815) Nolichucky Jack
I have often wondered if John Sevier had been given the chance to know the details of his future before he left Virginia, would he have still made the trip to Tennessee? […]
Grandpa and Grandma’s Love Letters (Part One)
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 […]
The Mayo River Crossing of The Great Wagon Road
The Great Wagon Road Project has been concentrating on the North Carolina section until August of this year. As we trace the road through the various creeks and streams, we add our […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thomasville Rifles
Davidson County, NC Civil War Soldiers
The Road To The Kentucky Frontier 1740-1780
The History and The People
Early American Taverns
The definition of a tavern in today’s dictionary, means an establishment offering beer and liquor for sale while allowing consumption on the premises. During the colonial period, the tavern meant much more […]
Early Settlers On The Banks of The Deep River
The Deep River of North Carolina spans a length of 125 miles from present day Sandy Ridge Road in Guilford County to Chatham County near Moncure. Several Indian artifacts have been found […]
