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
Articles
Excerpt from the Journal of John “Tuscarora Jack” Barnwell
According to Barnwell, Fort Hancock was designed for the Tuscaroras by a “runaway negro” slave named Harry. Also in this entry (representing one single day of Barnwell’s long campaign against the … [Read More...] about Excerpt from the Journal of John “Tuscarora Jack” Barnwell
Chief Elton Greene’s Tuscarora Dictionary
Although not produced by Dr. Rudes, this word list was the first publicly available Tuscarora language dictionary available until Dr. Rudes completed his thorough and accurate … [Read More...] about Chief Elton Greene’s Tuscarora Dictionary
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
The Meherrin-Susquehannah Connection
An interesting entry from The Colonial Records of North Carolina, Second Series – Volume VII – Records of the Executive Council – 1674-1734. This entry describes a petition by the Meherrin to have … [Read More...] about The Meherrin-Susquehannah Connection
Surnames Database Project
Below are full name/surname lists based on associations with particular tribes or special areas of research. Please keep in mind that just because someone is of a particular surname associated with … [Read More...] about Surnames Database Project
North Carolina Resolutions against Bay River Indians, Tuscaroras and their allies
This series of orders from the North Carolina Colonial Record (Second Series, Vol. VII) – 1711-1712, explains the colonies intentions against the Tuscarora and Bay River Indians in the wake of the … [Read More...] about North Carolina Resolutions against Bay River Indians, Tuscaroras and their allies
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
Researching Indian Ancestry
One of the number one questions Coastal Carolina Indian Center gets via e-mail is how to find Indian ancestors, or how to determine the tribe of certain ancestors who were said to be Indian. This … [Read More...] about Researching Indian Ancestry
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
“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”
Obituary: Blair A. Rudes, PhD – Linguistics Advisor to CCIC
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