Remembering Blair Rudes Blair A. Rudes, 56, died suddenly on March 16, 2008 in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Rudes was born in Gloversville, NY on May 18, 1951 and spent his youth in Piseco, NY. After … [Read More...] about Obituary: Blair A. Rudes, PhD – Linguistics Advisor to CCIC
Articles
Tuscarora Ascendancy
This article which appeared in the October 1982 issue of The North Carolina Historical Review, was written by Dr. Thomas Parramore (former Meredith College professor and one of the most knowledgeable … [Read More...] about Tuscarora Ascendancy
Coastal Algonquian Language Sampler
The following is a sampling of the Coastal Algonquian language that was translated by Dr. Blair A. Rudes at the request of Coastal Carolina Indian Center in 2006. We're thankful to Dr. Rudes for his … [Read More...] about Coastal Algonquian Language Sampler
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
BROOKS DEEDS – Hyde County, North Carolina
From Record of Deeds A, 1736-1762 Abstracted and Indexed by Allen Wilkinson Hart Norris (Typed up for this website by Sara Whitford.) 180 (339-252) William Brooks to Thos Lowther 20 pounds cm VA … [Read More...] about BROOKS DEEDS – Hyde County, North Carolina
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
Just because it’s on a sign, doesn’t mean it’s true
If you're ever in the Old Burying Ground in Beaufort, NC and see this sign, just know it's wrong. The "Tuscarora War," which was actually an Indian War that included militants from multiple … [Read More...] about Just because it’s on a sign, doesn’t mean it’s true
The Algonquian Language Reborn: An Interview with Blair Rudes
CCIC: How did you get into studying indigenous languages? Dr. Rudes: When I first entered graduate school to study for my Master's degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo, I was … [Read More...] about The Algonquian Language Reborn: An Interview with Blair Rudes
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
Bertie County Deed Book M – 1777 – Various Abstracts
(From Deeds of Bertie County 1772-1785, Abstracted by Stephen Bradley, Jr. – typed from copy for this website by Sara Whitford) (Entries below can be found on page 31 of aforementioned … [Read More...] about Bertie County Deed Book M – 1777 – Various Abstracts
SQUIRES Surname Research
The Squires surname is relevant to researching Coastal Carolina Indian history because it was a surname associated with the Indians at Mattamuskeet. Below, you will find a compilation of various data … [Read More...] about SQUIRES Surname Research
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