Article: Right in Our Own Backyard

Right in Our Own Backyard

Genealogical libraries and state archives are not the only store houses of genealogical treasures. This article takes a look at a local university’s library and finds it worth the visit. Even if you don’t live in this particular region, think about libraries close to home and what they may offer the genealogist.

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Article: Estimates for Population of Pendleton District, South Carolina (1784)

Estimates for Pendleton Population 1784

This is a companion article to “Dominion Over the Earth.” It describes the methodology used to estimate the population of white settlers in the upper part of Pendleton District 1784-1786, based upon the land grants issued during that period.

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Article: Dominion Over the Earth: Early Settlements in Pendleton District, South Carolina

Dominion Over the Earth

The article examines the historical background for the land grant settlement of northwestern South Carolina, USA. There has been confusion over when Cherokee relinquished their control over this region. Genealogists researching ancestors in this region might want to take special note. Map included.

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