OBCGS Regional History & Genealogy Library

09/09/2026

Curious about the route of The Great Wagon Road that brought many of our ancestors to North Carolina? Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2-3pm EDT via Zoom webinar or in our library.

The Great Wagon Road was the first major highway in North America. Dating from the early 18th century, its historical significance changed the lives of tens of thousands of families. The wagon route provided the means to travel south and enabled hope, opportunity, and dreams for a new beginning. The presentation will consist of the actual route, according to the project's latest research, and the families who made this difficult trip. The presentation will also include descriptions of other 18th-century migration routes and techniques to determine which route your ancestor may have traveled.
Presenter Carol Fuller is a North Carolina native with 45 plus years of experience in strategic research on both a historical and genealogical level. As the creator of the Piedmont Trails website in 2017, she has organized the Great Wagon Road Project, as well as other history projects.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND, REGISTER TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE RECORDING WHICH IS SENT 24 HOURS AFTER THE PROGRAM.
Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H47CDSLiSNCn4uQADxJJoQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join the webinar.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE VIEWING AT OUR LIBRARY, 128 Bingham Road, Suite 950, Asheville, NC.
Program Hosts: Cheryl Chasin, OBCGS Webinar Coordinator, and Cindy Jordan, President
Contact: [email protected]

09/09/2026

https://www.ebay.com/itm/197521828502?itmmeta=01M22VGR9JBXV41ENWS6TPG733&hash=item2dfd37ea96:g:19IAAeSws3FockQX

BACK in PRINT! Jenkins – Jonus Jenkins, Sr. Chapter one provides a brief history of Jonus Jenkins, Sr. but the rest of the book is about their 5th child John Jenkins. Jonas Jenkins, Sr Family of WNC Vol.

09/09/2026

Jonas Jenkins, Sr Family of WNC Vol. IV, by Riddle JOHN JENKINS 383 pg Book 2017

NEW! Attention Jenkins Researchers of Western North Carolina.
BACK in PRINT! Jenkins – Jonus Jenkins, Sr. Family of WNC, Volume IV, John Jenkins Family, by Merrell Jenkins Riddle, Ed.D. 2017, republished by OBCGS in 2025, This book follows the Jonas Jenkins & Mary Brickey family from VA to Cocke county, TN, Haywood County and finally Swain County, NC. Chapter one provides a brief history of Jonus Jenkins, Sr. but the rest of the book is about their 5th child John Jenkins. It is well-sourced and includes family pictures and documents. 383 pages, ring bound, full name index included. Price: $40.00, NC Tax: $2.80, P&H: $8.00 (Item # F-09)

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09/06/2026

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09/06/2026

A Heritage Revealed, The Early Biddick Family of Southwest England, Second Edition, by Randy Biddix. (2025)

This Second Edition of A Heritage Revealed, The Early Biddick Family of Southwest England is the result of further research by the author. Randy Biddix has visited England again and documents some unexpected findings to his research in this edition.

He first published a book about his 5th great grandfather, John Bittick, who came to America from the British Isles sometime before 1753. It is titled A Legacy That Endures. This book expands on the earlier research by tracing the origins of the family back to England. A number of records which explore the surname and its usage, locations and movements, occupations, and the likely progenitor of the family back to the 12th Century are presented. A detailed review of the parish records and a Y-DNA analysis are also highlighted. Original research for this book was conducted in England by the author. There are 152 pages including a number of pictures, maps, graphics, and documents. The book is soft bound, sources well documented, and it includes an every-name index.

Price: $32.00 NC Tax: $2.24, P&H: $8.00 (Item # D-32)

All proceeds go to the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society's Library (OBCGS) operations.
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Be sure to check out our other listings for more great RARE genealogy and history books. Also, please consider joining our society!

09/02/2026

https://www.ebay.com/itm/200912738507?itmmeta=01M1GYMX6S5342W4XF5RNW30NK&hash=item2ec75518cb:g:wKAAAMXQt5ZRXvBv

Here is a nice Softcover Genealogy book by Chaplain Steve O. Greene. This book is titled, "Grandview Baptist Church Tombstones Blood Kin of Yesteryears". This 140 page soft bound book is fully indexed making it a great addition to your collection!

09/02/2026

Here is a nice Softcover Genealogy book by Chaplain Steve O. Greene. This book is titled, "Grandview Baptist Church Tombstones Blood Kin of Yesteryears". This book contains a wealth of infomation on this church and cemetery located in the Grandview section of Madison County, NC. This book contains some church history, property deeds, and a grave by grave survey with photos. This 140 page soft bound book is fully indexed making it a great addition to your collection! The pictures are all in color.

This is a "must-have" book for anyone with ties to Madison County in Western North Carolina! Good Luck!!

This book is $35 and is available in our eBay store, over the phone, or at our library in Asheville, NC.

Be sure to check out our other listings for more great books like this!

Proceeds from this sale go to the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society in Asheville, NC. Please join OBCGS and become a volunteer. We need YOU :)

08/30/2026

https://www.ebay.com/itm/192188939546?itmmeta=01M194XBGTPTK4JPHW39RCCS8C&hash=item2cbf5a7d1a:g:AZ8AAOSwZ4dZGzwk

This book is the result of work by Douglas "Boots"Adams as well as Jan. Jan typed the entries and "cleaned up" the photos. A great resource!

08/30/2026

World War II Newspaper Accounts for Soldiers of Madison County, NC

NEW book by well known genealogist! Jan Plemmons once again publishes a book of great interest!

This book is the result of work by Douglas "Boots"Adams as well as Jan. Douglas had compiled 2 notebooks of newspaper clippings from both "The News-Record" of Madison County and "The Asheville Citizens-Times"of Asheville. Jan typed the entries and "cleaned up" the photos. A great resource! 346 pages, every name index.

This book is $35 and is available at our library in Asheville, NC, over the phone, or in our eBay store.

08/26/2026

https://www.ebay.com/itm/200918274172?itmmeta=01M0YQJK30YSQ0E0W1HF1AFRHF&hash=item2ec7a9907c:g:XBUAAOxy79VRdtws

Here is a great genealogy history book. This book is indexed making it a great addition to your collection! Good Luck! Proceeds from this sale go to the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society in Asheville, NC.