York County Beginnings: The Arrival of Thomas Carter

In 1692 John Parsons was granted 650 acres of land in the New Poquoson parish of York County, Virginia. Virginia Patent Book 8, pg. 230To all ye Whereas ye now know ye that I ye said Francis Nicholson Esq., Lt and said Governer ye give and grant unto the John Persons six hundred and fifty... Continue Reading →

December 11, 2024 0

From Georgia Roots to Alabama Life: Joseph T. Carter’s Civil War Captivity

Joseph Thomas Carter was born around 1844, likely about 5 miles west of what would become Cedartown, Paulding County, Georgia (established in 1854). His father owned 80 acres of land on the east side of Dry Creek. Joseph was the second son of James Carter and Margaret Jane Hopkins. On 20 December 1851, the area... Continue Reading →

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