Hi folks, While I have been occupied with *many* projects, I have tried for some time to create a *strictly* Catawba Valley Surname page. I'm posting what will, hopefully, be the start of a helpful database of research information and personal contacts. The URL is http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccatawb/ccgsfam.htm Many of these surnames point to links. Others are personal attempts (including mine) to give guidance to known family trees. None are guaranteed as to accuracy (blah, blah, blah: genealogical legalese) but hopefully they will be helpful. I will gladly add any genealogical link or submission that includes the name of the author and a willingness to accept e-mail correspondence from readers. Anyone posting should be prepared to provide references, if available. Best wishes, and thanks for making this a premier list, --Derick

Several years ago, the Drum-Wilkinson Clan based in Catawba County authorized the publishing and distribution of a 2-volume family history entitled, "The Drum-Wilkinson Families." A supplement to that publication has recently been published which contains additional information as well as corrections to the 2-volume set. Should anyone be interested in either of these genealogy resources, please contact me direct for more information. Betty