Some of the oldest existing vital records for Southern States research are marriage records. Laws and customs regarding marriage records and vital statistics for many of the states of the Mid-South region have roots in the Commonwealth of Virginia or North Carolina. Bordering areas of North Carolina and Virginia both influenced each other. West Virginia [...]

My husband and I are currently moving and he is, unfortunately, often traveling for business. This presents some challenges as there are many things to do and he is only here occasionally to help. In a recent late night conversation over the phone he asked if I had put up Christmas lights yet. Silly me–all [...]

On this day, 26 September 1820, the legendary Daniel Boone said “I’m going now. My time has come.” and died. If modern publicity is to be believed, Daniel is buried in two places: Marthasville, Missouri, and Frankfort, Kentucky.  He is believed to have been buried the first time near the home of his daughter Jemima [...]