Record #:

14313

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Western North Carolina proved a rough country in the late 18th Century. In this article, the story of Samuel Davidson is told. He attempted to settle the area beyond the Blue Ridge in 1784. Unfortunately he met his demise after he encountered a band of Cherokee Indians. A year later the first permanent settlements would take hold in that area.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 16 Issue 32, Jan 1949, p8

Subject(s):

Cherokee Indians--North Carolina; Davidson, Samuel, 1737-1784; Colonists--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

15374

Author(s):

Seay, Majel Ivey

Abstract:

Colonel Samuel Davidson bravely explored western North Carolina and was a trailblazer for future settlers. Davidson with his wife, daughter, and servant settled at the base of Jones Mountain in July, 1784. He would be murdered by members of the Cherokee tribe and his wife, child, and servant fled fifteen miles back to the safety of Old Fort.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 3 Issue 7, July 1935, p2

Subject(s):

Davidson, Samuel, 1737-1784