Record #:

23053

Author(s):

East, Cathy

Abstract:

This article describes historic methods of travel and highlights three important trails in North Carolina history, including The Great Wagon Road, the Trail of Tears, and The Underground Railroad.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 54 Issue 2, Spring 2015, p6-7, il, por, map

Subject(s):

Underground Railroad; Great Philadelphia Wagon Road; Trail of Tears (1838-1839)

Record #:

33201

Author(s):

Allison, Burch

Abstract:

He was a great Cherokee chief, and refused to obey the mandates of the white people to leave Western North Carolina. It was only to save his own tribe that he finally surrendered.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 13, Aug 1938, p

Subject(s):

Cherokee Indians--North Carolina--Relocation, 1838; Trail of Tears (1838-1839); Tsali

Record #:

38267

Author(s):

Gerard, Philip

Abstract:

William Thomas is perhaps more widely known for being the captain of the last Confederate unit to surrender at the end of the Civil War and six term state senator. However, he may be remembered just as well for his advocacy of North Carolina’s eastern Cherokee. This can be perceived in support of the Oconaluftee of Washington’s fight for exemption from removal by the government in 1835, election as chief of the eastern Cherokee in 1838, and election in 1862 as captain of a Cherokee troop whom he inspired to enlist in the Confederate army.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 80 Issue 4, Sept 2012, p60-62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Thomas, William Holland 1805-1893; Civil War; North Carolina--Eastern Cherokee; Oconaluftee; Yonaguska, ca. 1759-1839; Cherokee Indians--Relocation; Western North Carolina Railroad; Secessionists--North Carolina ; Cherokee Nations--Lufty Cherokees; Trail of Tears (1838-1839); Junaluska, ca. 1779-1858; Stoga, John Astooga, d. 1862; Astoogatogeh, d. 1862; Wil Usdi, 1805-1893