Migrations

 

Generally, the migration pattern into and out of our Tri-State area of GA/NC/TN was from the East to West.  They had no regard for state or county lines.  They followed the same trails, roads and water routes as their prior generations.  Emigrants from other countries filtered into this area over time, so ethnic research will provide researchers with valuable clues. 

It was unusual for families to migrate or move to any new location without either already knowing someone at the new location or by traveling with their kin and friends from the old location. Migration was prompted by the quest for land, gold or for jobs.  Major historical events such as the Irish Potato Famine, The Gold Rush, the Civil War and The Depression caused many families to move abruptly.   There were also miners and engineers from England and Wales that came to our area to work the copper and coal mines.  Other ethnic groups also arrived in our area, so by studying ethnic groups, migrations and history, researchers have a better understanding of where their ancestors came from and where they possibly went.

The information below is only about the most well-known routes and we have tried to include links that also have maps.  You may find more information about roads and migrations in the histories of individual counties.

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