I have documented the migration of several families in western Bladen and adjoining eastern Robeson counties into Moore County from the mid 1830's to the 1840's. Does anyone know what was the attraction during that time period. Thanks. Sam West Lumberton [Robeson Co] NC

Hi Sam... : ) Could it have had something to do with the Gold Rush? I haven't come across any history of Bladen and Robeson having a mine but Moore Co. definitely did. check this out... http://www.geology.enr.state.nc.us/Gold%20brochure/Gold%20Brochure%2012222000.htm#WHERE%20GOLD%20WAS%20MINED tamiz ----- Original Message ----- From: Sam_West@ncsip.duke.edu To: NCMOORE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 1:49 PM Subject: [NCMOORE] WHAT WAS GOING ON IN THE 1830'S AND 1840'S I have documented the migration of several families in western Bladen and adjoining eastern Robeson counties into Moore County from the mid 1830's to the 1840's. Does anyone know what was the attraction during that time period. Thanks. Sam West Lumberton [Robeson Co] NC ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237