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1739 Virginia Travelers from Pennsylvania
You can find historical records in some of the oddest places. Lack of storage, possibly forgotten over the years, or non-importance at the time are just a few reasons why some documents […]
Tryon County, NC Court Records 1769
Tryon County emerged from Mecklenburg County in 1768. The area covered lands west of the Catawba River, extending to the western edges of North Carolina’s boundaries at the time. The first court […]
Colonial Indentured Servants Project Update: April 2023
We have updates from the Colonial Indentured Servants Project this week. The project decided to create additional pages on the website. The new pages will allow quicker search and navigation through the […]
Bucks County, Pennsylvania 1711-1715 Surnames
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest counties dating to 1682. The area is known for its rich historical past. The enormous number of records to explore and discover is fascinating. […]
Sherrill’s Path In North Carolina
The history that lies along the banks of the Catawba River fills the valley with family heritage and stories of long ago. A path located south and west of the area existed […]
Seeking Freedom In The Wilderness
For some, it wasn’t enough to migrate to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia during the 1740 decade. Although the region beckoned with frontier wilderness, the ever-presence of higher authority meant stipulations and […]
Congress Escapes Philadelphia
After the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777, Philadelphia was vulnerable to British forces. Military supplies were quickly moved to Reading and elsewhere. Additional troops moved toward Philadelphia, where General William Howe, […]
Reaching The Potomac 18th Century Style
The Great Warrior’s Path, otherwise known as the Great Wagon Road, traveled southward from western Maryland to the crossing of the Potomac River.(1) During a 1722 meeting with Colonel Alexander Spotswood of […]
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 […]
Piedmont Trails 
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