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Will of John Holmes of Beaufort County, NC (Probate 1873)
When doing genealogical research, it's important not to just rely on will abstracts. If you do, you're liable to miss some…
What is the truth about the Lost Colony? – New insight into America’s oldest “mystery”
Recently, more than one television documentary has offered viewing audiences one spin after another about one of America’s favorite historical mysteries–the Lost…
Letter from Turner Nelson to James Roach – 1825
The following is a transcription of a letter from Turner Nelson to James Roach dated July 19, 1825. This is…
Researching Apprentice Records
When researching one’s genealogy, an often neglected resource is a county’s apprenticeship bonds. At times, children apprenticed out were poor…
Just because it’s on a sign, doesn’t mean it’s true
If you’re ever in the Old Burying Ground in Beaufort, NC and see this sign, just know it’s wrong. The…
Estate of Martin Whitford (1734-1804), Craven County
Below are documents relating to the estate of my fifth-great-grandfather Martin Whitford of Craven County. Martin was born in 1734…Create a historical calendar, with moon phases
Have you ever wondered what day of the week a historical event happened? Or what about what kind of moon…
The Murder of Macon Bryan (ca. 1837-1899)
[Editor's Note: The following is an article contributed to East Carolina Roots by Anthony Bryan, a descendant of the Bryan family…Gen-101: 10 Advanced Search Engine Tricks
When you go to Google to search for your ancestors, how do you do it? You may think you know…
Genealogy 101: How to research your family tree
You've finally decided to start researching your family tree. Congratulations! You are about to embark on a wonderful, exciting,…
Top Ten Genealogy Research Sites
Depending on where you live in the world, or more accurately, where your ancestors lived in the world, you might…
Many early North Carolina families are named on the Moseley Map (1733). Is one of them yours?
How early were your ancestors in North Carolina? If they were here prior to the War of Independence, then it…
