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Re: Need help on early travel routes
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marsha moses <[log in to unmask]>
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Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:25:02 -0400
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Just looking at the map of Essex and Craven County I would guess that a man would have traveled via water from one place to another.  New Bern, NC which is in Craven County is said to have been a major port in the 1800's.  Marsha Moses


On Jul 24, 2012, at 4:58 PM, Pat Grogan wrote:

> Does anyone know where I would find a map showing early travel routes? I know that in the past I have seen one for routes such as the Great Wagon Road and maybe others.
> 
> Was there a route between Essex County, Virginia and Craven County, North Carolina? I am trying to determine if a man born in Essex County, Virginia in 1720/25 could have easily traveled to the Craven and Jones County area of North Carolina in the 1745-1755 time frame?
> 
> Thank you for any help you may be able to give me.
> 
> Pat
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