Category: General History and Genealogy

Amazing New Books on Richard Pearis and Jacob Hite by Larry Voreis

Expect to walk away from this read with a deeper understanding of not only Richard Pearis and Jacob Hite, but also the entire misunderstood and oft forgotten world in which they lived. If you are interested in Virginia or South Carolina colonial or Revolutionary period history, the fine details of Indian trade and traders, the dark and dirty deeds of Loyalists and Patriots in the struggle for independence, and the ultimate fate of those who were exiled from the United States, I strongly recommend these books.

c.1785 South Carolina Surveyor Instructions

At the end of this document you will find the full text of the South Carolina General Assembly’s official instructions for the State’s Deputy Surveyors in place by 1785. Studying these brief instructions will help researchers properly interpret and understand the land warrant and survey process in South Carolina and contextualize early grants of vacant land.

Pettit Family Tree Index

This pages provides a link to name indexes for the Pettit family tree so our cousins can easily find which Pettit clan they belong to.