Trogdon Family History


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The Unknown Travels and Dubious Pursuits of William Clark


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In 1798—more than five years before he led the epic western journey that would make him and Meriwether Lewis national heroes—William Clark set off by flatboat from his Louisville, Kentucky home with a cargo of tobacco and furs to sell downriver in Spanish New Orleans. He also carried with him a leather-trimmed journal to record his travels and notes on his activities. In this vivid history, Jo Ann Trogdon reveals William Clark’s highly questionable activities during the years before his famous journey west of the Mississippi. Delving into the details of Clark’s diary and ledger entries, Trogdon investigates evidence linking Clark to a series of plots—often called the Spanish Conspiracy—in which corrupt officials sought to line their pockets with Spanish money and to separate Kentucky from the United States. The Unknown Travels and Dubious Pursuits of William Clark gives readers a more complex portrait of the American icon than has been previously written.




Fast Food Nation


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An exploration of the fast food industry in the United States, from its roots to its long-term consequences.




Makers of America


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North Carolina Reports


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Cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of North Carolina.




100 After 50


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"Like many in our society today, Mark was morbidly obese. With the weight gain came pain, medication, and misery. Mark was on blood pressure medication, immobile, and heading toward type two diabetes and knee replacement. Never one to give up or throw in the towel, he made a dramatic choice to change his diet and his life. 100 After 50 is an open honest look into his personal life and weight loss success. He did not use any weight loss medication or surgery. He did not join a weight loss club nor adopt someone else's diet program. He did NOT starve himself. At first he could not exercise at all. He designed a plan that is effective, safe, and easy to follow. He manages his daily caloric intake much like you might manage your checking account. His plan can be tailored for you." -Kevin S. McKechnie, M.D., The Frist Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee At one time, Mark Trogdon's body, size, and physical stature were what gave him confidence. Being an athlete and athletic worked for him, especially having played football in college. But somewhere long after his playing days, "life" had taken over and he had stopped taking care of himself. His once-impressive build had ballooned to an unhealthy 350 pounds. 100 After 50; A Practical Approach to Weight Management is about what Mark had allowed himself to become over time and how he changed his behavior and lifestyle to reverse the process. It's about how he successfully addressed weight-management issues at a time in life when it is perceived to be difficult to do so - middle age. It's about finding ways to be successful in an area of life in which so many people struggle. www.100after50.com www.marktrogdon.com




The Randolph Hornets in the Civil War


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The turbulent years of 1861-1865 were especially rough for the people of Randolph County, North Carolina. Sentiment to stay in the Union was high, and remained so throughout the war, yet hundreds of Randolph County boys marched off to fight, many never to return. "The Randolph Hornets," Company M, 22nd Regiment North Carolina Troops, earned a reputation for their grit and determination in battle. This history of the Randolph Hornets includes articles written by Sergeant John T. Turner in 1914 recalling his experiences, and information on the company battle flag, its capture and its eventual return. A complete roster of the company includes genealogical information and short biographies for several of the men. The final chapter covers the local reenactment group based on the company.