They came, slow at first, some with families, some with military units to help the "Texicans" win their Independence from Mexico. After Texas became a Republic and on the way to statehood they really "popped the whip" and high-tailed it cross the Misi'sip! This site concentrates on the Andrews and Jackson families who were amongst the many early settlers within the area - hopefully you will find your "lost" ancestors among those who went through the extreme difficulties (hostile Injuns and all sorta critters) in establishing the Republic of Texas and then onto statehood. Don't go 'way - if your're lookin' for 'nuther surname - take a peek at the links - here for you to find your families who mighta come to receive up to and sometimes over 4000 acres of land (if they were here in 'nuf time), as well as learn more about my stompin' ground since my ole' Sam'l Andrews came crossed the border in 1835. Oh yeah - check out the Civil War link - many came into Texas after the "war between the states" and were settled long 'nuf to qualify for Texas Confederate War Pensions.
The Dem MACHINE here is so entrenched along with the media and the university "gods" - that most people here are intimidated!
BUT the Republicans here DID MANAGE to challenge and to WIN the redistricting - gerrymandering Demonrat attempts.
SO THIS YEAR IN NC IS OUR ONE (AND IF WE DON'T SUCCEED) MAYBE ONLY CHANGE TO TAKE THE HOUSE AND SENATE with fair (or almost fair) voting districts mandated by the courts!
Every single North Carolina Republican or Independent or whatever citizen who cares about finally beginning to loosen the tax noose around all our necks - should be calling the local GOP offices and finding out how to help!
There is so much to do and so little time.
Every helping hand is welcome!
We should sponsor trips to Tennessee to find out how you guys have done so well.
Or maybe we could just clone Gail A and you? :-)