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Stories of the McLaurins of Cumberland County, North Carolina and Associated Families is a rich tapestry of genealogical research and Southern American history. Author Jo Grasso masterfully weaves together decades of personal research, family lore, and verified historical documentation to trace the McLaurin family's deep roots in North Carolina-and their far-reaching connections to other early American families.
Spanning centuries, this book explores Scottish immigration, land grants, church records, colonial customs, and complex kinship ties to families like the Autrys, Talbots, McCaskills, and more. With attention to historical accuracy and cultural detail, the book not only preserves one family's story but serves as a valuable historical and genealogical resource.
Ideal for family historians, Southern history enthusiasts, and anyone exploring colonial ancestry, this narrative blends storytelling with education. From 18th-century baptisms to Civil War-era records, each chapter adds depth to America's complex genealogical past.
A powerful chronicle of identity, legacy, and the enduring search to understand where we come from.
Spanning centuries, this book explores Scottish immigration, land grants, church records, colonial customs, and complex kinship ties to families like the Autrys, Talbots, McCaskills, and more. With attention to historical accuracy and cultural detail, the book not only preserves one family's story but serves as a valuable historical and genealogical resource.
Ideal for family historians, Southern history enthusiasts, and anyone exploring colonial ancestry, this narrative blends storytelling with education. From 18th-century baptisms to Civil War-era records, each chapter adds depth to America's complex genealogical past.
A powerful chronicle of identity, legacy, and the enduring search to understand where we come from.