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Peddicord Junction


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Keelon Pedicord was born 20 November 1783 in Hope, Stokes County, North Carolina. He married Grizella Ledford in 1810. They had nine children. Descendants and relatives lived in North Carolina, Missouri, California and elsewhere. Also traces the descendants of John Petticourte (b. ca. 1699), son of William Petticourte of Frederick County, Maryland, as the possible ancestors of Keelon Pedicord.




Dictionary of North Carolina Biography


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The most comprehensive state project of its kind, the Dictionary provides information on some 4,000 notable North Carolinians whose accomplishments and occasional misdeeds span four centuries. Much of the bibliographic information found in the six volumes has been compiled for the first time. All of the persons included are deceased. They are native North Carolinians, no matter where they made the contributions for which they are noted, or non-natives whose contributions were made in North Carolina.




Virginia Military Records


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This work is essentially a compilation of articles that deal wholly or in part with muster and pay rolls, court order books, pension records, land claims, depositions, petitions, militia lists, orderly books, and service records. The majority of the articles focus on the records of the colonial and Revolutionary War periods, but there also are some that relate to the War of 1812. In the aggregate these comprise data of almost unequaled variety and magnitude. Produced over the years by an army of specialists, they were spread throughout the three periodicals named in the title. This varied and immense body of data is brought together in a handy and well-indexed volume, which will make its use by the researcher very easy.







Red River Settlers


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Records of the settlers of Northern Montgomery, Robertson and sumner Counties, Tennessee.




Possible Origins of Some Park Families in the Eastern Part of Old Rowan County, North Carolina


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For many years, researchers of the Parks families of the eastern part of old Rowan County, North Carolina, have puzzled over the origins of the several Parks who settled there in the generation straddling the Revolution. ... Three of the eastern Rowan County Park settlers, George Park (d. 1782), Noah Park (d. 1815), and Moses Park (1738- 1828), will be given particular attentions in this essay. ...




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.




Insiders' GuideĀ® to Nashville


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Nashville offers extraordinary opportunities for those either visiting or seeking to relocate to this country music mecca. Insidersā€™ Guide to Nashville is packed with information on the best attractions, restaurants, accommodations, shopping and events from the perspective of one who knows the area well.