by Dr. Blair A. Rudes. ABSTRACT: It is widely accepted that the first documented encounter between Europeans and the Iroquois occurred in 1534 when the French explorer Jacques Cartier encountered the … [Read More...] about The First Description of an Iroquoian People: Spaniards Among the Tuscaroras before 1522
Articles
“Death of a Reservation”
Excerpt from The Tuscaroras, Vol. 2 by F. Roy Johnson. This excerpt from a chapter in Johnson’s book discusses the demise of the Tuscarora reservation in Bertie County at Indian Woods, and the exodus … [Read More...] about “Death of a Reservation”
Croatoan Word List by Scott Dawson
The following was submitted by Scott Dawson (Hatteras). The extended definitions first four words were provided by Dr. Blair A. Rudes. … [Read More...] about Croatoan Word List by Scott Dawson
Memorial: Remembering Our Friend, Blair A. Rudes – Linguistics Advisor to CCIC
Blair A. Rudes - 1951-2008 28 March 2008 It is with much sadness that we report the news that our dear friend and linguistics advisor, Blair Rudes, passed away from a heart attack on March … [Read More...] about Memorial: Remembering Our Friend, Blair A. Rudes – Linguistics Advisor to CCIC
The Trial of Christoph von Graffenried & John Lawson
An excerpt from von Graffenried’s Account of the Founding of New Bern. Details the journey made by Lawson and von Graffenried into Tuscarora territory, including their capture, trial, and the … [Read More...] about The Trial of Christoph von Graffenried & John Lawson
Saponi Lands in Eastern North Carolina
Information on mid-18th century Saponi lands in present-day Wayne County. Includes Cliffs of the Neuse State Park (est. 1945.) … [Read More...] about Saponi Lands in Eastern North Carolina
1699 Articles of Agreement with the Bay (Bear) River Indians
From the North Carolina Colonial Record. Agreement between chief men of the Bay River Indians and colonials assuring the that the Indians would have no trouble with the English provided they assist … [Read More...] about 1699 Articles of Agreement with the Bay (Bear) River Indians
Letter from Governor Dobbs to North Carolina General Assembly in regards to pending “French-Indian War”
A message from His Excellency Arthur Dobbs, Esq; Captain-General and Governor in Chief, in and over his Majesty’s Province of North-Carolina. To the General Assembly, held at Newbern, the twelfth day … [Read More...] about Letter from Governor Dobbs to North Carolina General Assembly in regards to pending “French-Indian War”
1766 Tuscarora Land Lease
From The Colonial Records of North Carolina (Second Series): Records of the Executive Council 1755-1775. Cain, Robert J. (Editor) Division of Archives and History, North Carolina Department of … [Read More...] about 1766 Tuscarora Land Lease
Indian Settlements in the Post-War Era
Brief descriptions from Hawks’ History relating to the various settlements (reservations/territories) specified for Indian use in the post-Tuscarora War era. … [Read More...] about Indian Settlements in the Post-War Era
BASS Bible Record (Nansemond/Chowanoc)
The item below is from USGenWeb Archives (per citation at the bottom) and we have no further information about this document or this family. Chowan County, NC - John Basse Bible Record … [Read More...] about BASS Bible Record (Nansemond/Chowanoc)
The ‘Lost’ Colony and John White’s ‘Virgenia Pars’ Map: An Outer Banks historian provides some much-needed historical context
Editor's note: As news trickled in late last week and over the weekend regarding the latest discovery beneath the patches on the John White 'Virgenia Pars' map, I immediately knew I wanted to speak to … [Read More...] about The ‘Lost’ Colony and John White’s ‘Virgenia Pars’ Map: An Outer Banks historian provides some much-needed historical context