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Rufus and Florence Hall Owen Family in 1947

Rufus and Florence Hall Owen and children

Transylvania County, NC

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"Duckworth Family History" Duckworth Family Chart South USA is the lastest addition from John F. Duckworth to the Duckworth research. Select Research, Individual Research, Duckwoth Family then select "Duckworth Family Chart South USA.

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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.

I hope you enjoy your visit to our website. I am an experienced genealogist, doing research 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 as well as the Transylvania Genealogical Society. 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.
Linda O. Anders - County Coordinator

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