Are you having difficulty determining your ancestors before 1790? Are you seeking new information to enhance your research? Take a listen to today's show as it discusses family research before the 1790 federal census. If you have questions or suggestions, leave a voice message or contact Piedmont Trails. Enjoy Your Journey To The Past Today !!

The show discusses in detail the history of the Moravian lands in North Carolina dating 1752. The Moravians leased portions of their lands through the Brotherly Agreement devised from the church leaders. The Wachovia Tract consisted of 98,985 acres located in the piedmont region of North Carolina. Learn more about the rules and regulations placed on the people and the land. 

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This show goes into detail about the early roads through the piedmont region of North Carolina. All of the roads mentioned in this show pre-date the American Revolutionary War by twenty years or more. Many of these roads crossed one another or joined together as they traveled through the valleys and streams. To learn more about Piedmont Trails and our current projects, visit the website and join as a free subscriber. 

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Through the years, a personal study of Emmanuel Bowen's map dating 1752 has provided clues and hints about the history of North Carolina Native Americans. This episode will release some of these details, such as village names, towns, and forts located throughout North Carolina. The vast amount of this history cannot fit into the time slot of one podcast, but today's show will dig deep into the records from 1709 to 1752. Visit the Piedmont Trails website to view new articles, materials, and documents relating to this topic.

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This show will collaborate on the essentials of researching and proving family stories. We have all heard family secrets filled with drama and tidbits that need documents to confirm the facts. This show will discuss four basic pointers to keep in mind while searching for the authenticity of these stories.  

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How many of you have questioned yourself about adding certain kinds of material to your family tree? Everyone has done this. Listen in on today's show as Carol stresses the importance of character and how that relates to our family trees. All family trees are as unique as the people within them. The roots uphold the value of each and every branch. 

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The Moravians of North Carolina began their history hundreds of years ago. They became organized during the year of 1727 in Herrnhut, Germany. Follow their path to North Carolina during the year 1752 and learn more about the original lands known today as the Wachovia Tract. Specific names for you to further research are Count Zinzendorf, Bishop August Spangenberg, James Hutton, Arthur Dobbs, Lord Granville and William Churton. References for additional sources are Records of the Moravians, Volume I by Adelaide Fries and Documenting The American South Colonial and State Records of North Carolina. 

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How many families were living in present day Wilkes County during the years of 1750-1751? Listen to the show and find out the latest research by Piedmont Trails. The map photo is by Price & Strother published in 1808 and can be found online at the Library of Congress.

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Many early families who participated with the Great Migration settled primarily in North Carolina. An overwhelming number of these families began migrating west during the years of 1765-1775. This show will examine the various reasons why many of these first families left the area. Sources to use for your resource are listed below. Thank You so much for joining a new season of shows with Piedmont Trails.  Our Ancestors Left An Amazing Trail to Follow: Enjoy Your Journey To The Past. 

History of Pioneer History

Governor William Tryon & His Administration in the Province of North Carolina 1765-1771

Some Neglected History of North Carolina

Hillsborough Colonial & Revolution

Westward, The Romance of the American Frontier

Kentucky Map of 1771

Welcome to Episode#18!! The Rocky River is presently located in the southern piedmont region of North Carolina. The show will highlight research tips, history and early surnames of the area. Numerous sources are shared along with interesting facts of acquiring land and settlement during the years of 1740 to 1760. If you wish to learn more, visit Piedmont Trails or leave a voice message here at the end of the show.

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