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EARLY SETTLERS

 

North Carolina is a great plethora of ethnicities and cultures.  The Native Americans were the first group to occupy the region.  The English arrived during the 17th century followed by the Scots-Irish, Germans, and Highland Scots. African slaves were brought to the area to work on plantations.

AGRICULTURAL HISTORY

 

Many immigrants were farmers and settled in North Carolina because of its fertile soil.  During the 1800's, farming was vital to the economy and social organization of the state.  The leading crops were tobacco and cotton. Today, agriculture remains the state's leading industry.

GENEALOGY RESOURCES

 

There are numerous resources available to those researching their North Carolina families.  Websites, state archives, and libraries can provide valuable information. There are also many local genealogical organizations that offer educational workshops and research assistance.

GEOGRAPHICAL MAPS

 

The three geographic regions of North Carolina are the Coastal Plain, Piedmont, and Appalachian Mountains.  Virginia is on the state's northern border.  To the west is Tennessee.  South Carolina lies to the south and Georgia touches the southwest corner of North Carolina.

NORTH CAROLINA AT-A-GLANCE
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I am a genealogical researcher.  Fifteen years ago, I began the quest to find my Sims ancestors. What started out as an interesting hobby has turned into a passion for genealogy.  For the past year, I have dedicated myself to full-time research and putting together this website.
 
I have an Associate Degree in Computer Science Technology supplemented with numerous genealogy courses and seminars.  I am a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the North Carolina Genealogical Society.  I hope to become a Certified Genealogist within the next 2 years.  To view my complete resume in PDF format, click here.

I welcome your messages, notes, and comments. *  I am always happy to correspond with fellow genealogists and am eager to hear from long-lost relatives (no matter how distant)!

 

E-mail:  donnasimsconner@gmail.com

I am the great-great-great granddaughter of Nathaniel Sims.  This website contains information about his life and details of his descendants.   Nathaniel Sims was born about 1794 in Wake County, North Carolina.  He was a farmer and also Justice of the Peace.  Nathaniel had five children with his first wife, Prudence Killough: James Anderson Sims, Rebecca Sue Sims, Samuel Killough Sims, Prudence N. Sims and Harriate Sims. He had three children by his second wife, Mary A. Morrison: Ann Mozelle Sims, Nathaniel McCamie Sims, and William M. Sims.  Nathaniel Sims passed away on 1 September 1968 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.  Some of his descendants continue living in North Carolina today.
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