Jim and Tina Smith Anders Wedding Photo

Jim and Tina Smith Anders wedding picture


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Rufus and Florence Hall Owen Family in 1947

Rufus and Florence Hall Owen and children

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Transylvania County, NC

History and Genealogy Project


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Transylvania County was formed in 1861 from Henderson and Jackson Counties, but it had a long history before that date.  It was settled in the late 1700's as part of SC, became Walton County, GA in 1803, and was finally fought over and won by NC in 1811.

Transylvania (which means "across the woods") is known as the "Land of the Waterfalls" because of the 250 waterfalls in the county. Rivers and streams, mountains and woods all played a part in the settlement and development of the county.

 


Transylvania County, NC History and Genealogy Project

Project Mission:

  • Foster an online community of researchers working together to make Transylvania County history available to everyone.

  • Provide online resources and information about additional references that will assist researchers.

  • Promote sound preservation and research methods to make family discovery experiences more successful, meaningful and enjoyable.


Pioneer Mill In Balsam Grove, NC Postcard Front 
Pioneer Mill In Balsam Grove, NC Postcard Back

Photo:  Postcard of an old mill at Bird Rock Falls on the North Fork of the French Broad River in Balsam Grove, NC.  Mailed in 1924.

I hope you enjoy your visit to our website. I am an experienced genealogist, doing researching for over thirty years. As soon as internet genealogy was available, I was using this new tool to share information. With an Associates degree in Business from Blue Ridge Community College, my career involved various marketing positions. Now retired, I am using my marketing experience to promote the Transylvania Heritage Museum. I also enjoy traveling with my husband, spoiling my grandchildren, and continuing my research. My families include: Bracken, Dunn, Galloway, Garren, Hall, Henderson, McCall, Owen, Wilson, and Wood.

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