This show is an introduction for an upcoming series covering the gulf states and their colonial history. Piedmont Trails will have much more information about the early settlements in this area coming up in future broadcasts. Thank you so much for listening today. To learn more about Piedmont Trails, please visit our website and join the journey with us back to the past. 

This episode travels back in time to the Pequot War and the year of 1636. Discussion about the first four major wars in the colonies and the bounty land grants associated with them. All of this and more on the show. Don't forget to stop by Piedmont Trails and catch up on the latest news, events, and articles.

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The show brings to light a portion of our history that involves colonial indentured servants. During the research process involved with the Colonial Indentured Servants Project, Piedmont Trails has discovered many children under the age of 12 who were sold after arriving to the colonies. These children sailed alone without family members and became the property of others while they worked until the age of 21 or older. Many did not survive. The show begins the process of sharing their life story by sharing the ships involved, the ship owners and many more details. Stay tuned for updates from the research by visiting Piedmont Trails.  

The show shares 15 early settlements located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina before 1750. Also, 10 main roads traveling through present-day Stokes are mentioned by name dating before 1770. The routes of these early roads are shared informing you of their destination and how some of them link to one another. 

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The show continues from our last Live Stream event dated May 29th, 2022 as we explore the Oregon Trail. We share various sources from that show and today we offer exclusive resources for you to use as you trace your family in the western frontier. The show shares the most popular forts along the Oregon Trail. You will also hear thirty-five names found inscribed on Independence Rock as we discuss how important the dates are in relevance to their journey to the Oregon Territory. To view the live stream associated with today's show, please visit Western Migrations 1846-1856. We encourage you to subscribe to Piedmont Trails on our website and stay up-to-date with the latest articles, news, events, and so much more.

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During the American Revolutionary War, the North Carolina Legislature passed several confiscation laws dating from 1776 thru 1783. These laws were designed to punish the Loyalist who were actively aiding Great Britain during the war. Today's show highlights this time period by discussing the events that led up to the laws enactment and the aftermath. Many details are available with a list containing first and last names of confiscated lands noted by W. Williams, Secretary of NC during April of 1788. 

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The show mentions nearly 75 surnames of families who were living within the Halifax County boundaries during the first 24 years. Majority of these families were farmers growing tobacco and oats. Along with the surnames, various family histories are shared including the Calloway family who were friends with Daniel Boone. One of the best resources for this timeframe is a book published in 1861 by William Meade. It's title is "Old Churches, Ministers and Families of Virginia" You can locate this entire book online at archive.org. Piedmont Trails will have more on these early families in upcoming shows. So, stay tuned for this and more. 

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The show shares over 20 early roads in the western mountains of North Carolina. Many records of this region dating before the American Revolution are difficult to locate, and the show discusses this by sharing techniques and reasons why the documents don't exist for many early families. Be sure to visit Piedmont Trails and stay up to date with the latest events and articles. 

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Many colonial families migrated west to Kentucky during the 18th-century. Today's show will capture the early roads and many family surnames in this area. Valuable resources for further study are also shared as we explore the Kentucky frontier from 1760 to 1795. Visit Piedmont Trails for all upcoming shows, news and events. Happy New Year as we welcome 2022 and Enjoy Your Journey To The Past !!

This show will travel back in time to the 1730s decade by documenting the early roads of western Maryland. The show focuses on three main roads that were available to travelers and their families. Other smaller routes are also mentioned with historical data. The show goes into detail by mentioning several early surnames who received land patents before 1740. Present day Washington County, Maryland holds a vast amount of history spanning over 290 years. If you have more questions about these roads or the surnames, please visit Piedmont Trails and click the contact tab to submit your request. You can also leave a voice message with this podcast. Join the journey with us as we travel back to the years before the great migration. 

Map sources are mentioned for further research and also consider visiting the Maryland State Archives for more information about this time period. 

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