Sorry for the lengthy episode this week, but I just couldn't help it. I wanted to talk about an episode of early American history little known outside of the state of North Carolina. It's an important event though, and it's a great example of the kind of small historical footnotes that may have featured prominently in the lives of your ancestors. 

If you want to learn more about the North Carolina Regulator Movement, check out the following books:

Dissenting Farmers by Carole Watterson Troxler

Breaking Loose Together by Marjoleine Kars