This post is a Proposal that: William Bennett (abt 1730-1806)was the father of John Bennett (abt 1756-abt 1837)and grandfather of Hardeman Bennett (1775-1849) Based on a study of existing records for Upper South Carolina and Western North Carolina   by Carolyn Bennett Mahaffey Atlanta, Georgia February 2021   Bennett Family Report

Howard Waldrop has generously shared two files on the Waldrop family below: Michael Waldrop, Sr (1708 VA – abt. 1770 SC) Luke Waldrop, Sr (1710 VA – 1780 SC) He also shared another link (below) to his family’s research page on the Waldrop family. This is a rootsweb page and there are lots of ads …

            What the heck were Lewis and Clark’s first names? “Those are first names,” I said to no one in particular. Being at the end of my book, “Kimsey Rise: A Family of Farmers”, an historical novel taking place around 1805 at the time of Benjamin’s death in Buncombe County and James, his brother’s death, …

This post offers some useful links that could enhance your research into Western North Carolina genealogy and local history: Archives of Appalachia – The Center for Appalachian Studies East Tennessee Universityhttps://libraries.etsu.edu/archivesofappalachia/subjectguides/appalachiancollectionsArchival materials include family, business & organizational papers, photographs & audiovisual materials, including a searchable online database Fairfield District, South Carolina deeds and bonds.   https://www.ken-shelton.com/Fairfield/Deeds/deeds.htm …

Betsy Couzins, one of OBCGS’ library volunteers, has written a well-researched article on the local laws governing cemeteries in Buncombe County. She gave a professional presentation at the library’s Saturday program on March 23, 2019 covering the same information. You can retrieve a copy of her article here:

We are excited about our new genealogy books focused on Western North Carolina listed below. They are now available in our eBay bookstore! You can find many genealogy and local history books in our eBay store: click here for our eBay bookstore You can search by name, author or subject by using the white search box …

UPDATED Oct 2021: Ancestry.com has loaded a new database on their site from the “US, Freedman’s Bank Records, 1865-1874”. The original records are housed at the National Archives and Records Administration on microfilm. Ancestry is making them available in fully digitized and searchable format to make it easier to find your African American ancestors.  The …