As I do occasionally, I visited the area where I was born, along with five generations before me. The progenitor of my father's family in America was Samuel Jeffcoat, born in England in 1752. Here he settled in what is today my beloved South Carolina. On this particular trip, I attended the history day for our National Jeffcoat Reunion to learn why Samuel and others settled in this place called Big Pond Branch.
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From the Map Collection, Mouzon Map of NC and SC, 1775
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY
Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/2014/01/08/3196667_rediscovering-the-indian-head.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy
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| Michael Jeffcoat , The State |
Leading the history tour was my cousin Michael Jeffcoat, a forensic historian.[We share the same great-great-great-great grandfather.]
Interested in
what Michael has learned so far?
The State carried a wonderful article "Rediscovering 'The Indian Head,' A Special Place Lost to History" by Joey Holleman. Read about Michael's research here in
Holleman's article.
Next year's history tour should be even bigger and better. Michael did a great job as a presenter and guide. I look forward to attending again!
