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The Muddle that is John Vendrick, Sr.
The Reverend Joshua Kocherthal baptized John Vendrick in New York on 25 Aug 1710 (The Book of Names: Especially Relating…
Genealogy on YouTube
If you're like me, you spent more time watching YouTube in 2020 than you had previously. Some of those months…
East Carolina Roots Family Trees Update
The East Carolina Roots Family Trees section of the site uses genealogy database software and it is sorely in need…
Family Tree Fact Check: Cason and Averilla Scott
Too many researchers conclude Cason and Averilla Scott were husband and wife. I have lost count of the number of…
Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) Craftsman Database Search
Do you happen to have a carpenter in your family tree? How about a blacksmith? A bricklayer? Or any of…
West Craven Highlights now digitized and searchable online
If your family is from the Vanceboro area, you will certainly remember the paper that was produced by the Cannon…
The Poll Results Are In: Here’s what I’m going to do.
Earlier, I asked the question: Would you be willing to pay $5/year for access to East Carolina Roots content if…
Important Visitor Poll
Would you be willing to pay $5/year for access to East Carolina Roots content if all advertising and tracking codes…
An Odd Turn of Phrase
Samuel Lawson received a deed of gift from his stepfather, John James, 25 May 1770. In the deed, Mr. James…
Laughinghouse Mythology
It's time for some myth-busting. There are a couple of persistent ones that surround this family. "Thomas Laughinghouse came to…
Everton Miscellany
Here are some bits and pieces I've collected concerning the Everton surname in Craven County. I am fairly confident that…
The Great Massengill Mystery
Daniel Massengill came from Whitby, England, Yorkshire. Daniel Massengill was born 1624. Settled in Charles City County, Va., in 1653.…