Jeannette Austin·Jul 25, 2025The Times of a Poor, Struggling Irish FamilyThe daguerrotype photographic process was invented in 1839 and remained in use until the 1950s. The above photo was found at the home of my…
Jeannette Austin·May 14, 2025Pirate’s Treasure was Never Discovered at “Table Top”Lewis Duvall was the first man to “patent” land in Pitt County, North Carolina. In 1714 Duvall patented 1,648 acres in three tracts.
Jeannette Austin·Jan 29, 2025The Difference Between the Scotch-Irish, and IrishThe term “Scotch” to refer to the Scottish Clans has been used since ancient days. The later term of “Scotch-Irish” was applied during the…
Jeannette Holland Austin·Aug 29, 2024Who were “Minute-Men?”The thirteen original colonies formed militia companies to protect the settlers against Indian attacks and other threats. Since all males…
Jeannette Holland Austin·Jul 16, 2024Search Old Wills and Estates to Find NorthcarolinapioneersCounty records are the real value in genealogical research. Locating your family names in will and estate books at the county courthouse is…
