"Of importance to me are untold beginnings from the east, and how mixing with arrivals who traveled the Great Wagon Road changed who we have become." - George Thomas George's second post on migration from Wake County to points west takes us straight to Cabarrus County.   George follows several families migrating from the southwest corner of our county originating at White Oak of Buckhorn Creek. source Surnames (in order of appearance) include Barker, Letman, Woodward, Keiser,Thomas, Bugg, Green, Bryan, Howell, Jones. Please visit the post - Beyond the Mountain, Part 2 George Thomas' personal blog -  They Lived Along a Rocky River Visit Wake County Genealogical Society's Website  -  Homepage  |  WCGS Events  |  Join WCGS  |  Publications  |  Wake Cemetery Survey Images  | Digital Resources  |  History Resources  |  More Links and Resources  |  Wake Cemetery Survey c. 1978 online ...

Today's special feature Wake Wednesday post comes from WCGS program chair, George Thomas.  George has really dug deep to discover the westward migration of some early Wake County residents. Not only does his post represent hours of research, but includes the very useful results of the quick platting procedure that he shared with us in April of 2022. Members will find access to the "Presentation Plats" video and handouts in the WCGS Member area.  His workflow is so easy to do and so useful to apply to any family mystery.  George claims it is not perfect, but I find it very useful indeed. "Very useful" is a win when it provides as many clues to FAN (friends, associates, and neigbors) groups as you will see here! Please go straight to George's post and enjoy the read:   DESIRES BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS Extreme SW Wake County - Source Surnames within this post (in order of appearance) - Thomas, Oaks, Peddy, Cobb, Folsom, Jones, Sellers, Smith, Watson, Edwards, Locu...