Tag: Barnabas Carter
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Early Kentucky Carters
In the 1780s, after the Revolutionary War had ended and the United States became a reality, many soldiers were eager to redeem the land grants they had received. Others sold their grants and began moving west over the Allegheny Mountains, following early Kentucky pioneers such as Daniel Boone.– During this period, several members of the Read more
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Beyond Nicholas: The Lost Years
By now, you’ve learned a bit about Nicholas—and I still have much more to share with you about him. But you may be wondering: Who came before him? When did our Carter family arrive in America, and from where? These are all great questions—ones I’m still working to answer myself. However, I can offer an Read more