Yes, there were, indeed, two Rocksolanah CARRUTHERS. I used to think there were two Rocksolanahs, but then because of some dates that were discussed in the old W'ton List (probably close to 15 years ago!), I began to think that there was only one. It was generally accepted that it was the same woman who was married to John MARTIN (one of Blackbeard's men), and John … [Read more...] about There were TWO Rocksolanah Carruthers. Here are the records to prove it. (For both of them!)
Pirates
Five things you DIDN’T know about Blackbeard
Most of what is known about Blackbeard today goes back to a single source — A General History of the Robberies & Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates by Charles Captain Johnson (pseudonym), more popularly known as A General History of the Pyrates, published in 1724 and often attributed to Robinson Crusoe author, Daniel Defoe. This is unfortunate, because A General … [Read more...] about Five things you DIDN’T know about Blackbeard
Blackbeard’s Men
Are you the descendant of one of North Carolina's notorious pirates? Maybe one of Blackbeard's crewmembers is in your family tree! If you have roots that go back to Bath, it's more likely than you might think. . Researching Pirate Ancestry Do these names appear in your family tree? If so, you may descend from a Pirate! . Press Ctrl-F on your keyboard to search … [Read more...] about Blackbeard’s Men
Researching Pirate Ancestry
Are you the descendant of one of North Carolina's notorious pirates? By Sara Whitford ©2007 All Rights Reserved. Maybe one of Blackbeard's crewmembers is in your family tree! If you have roots that go back to coastal North Carolina, it's more likely than you might think. A number of surnames associated with communities along the Carolina coast can be found in records … [Read more...] about Researching Pirate Ancestry
