My GGGGrandfather was a Confederate and joined the NC 62nd Infantry which was assigned to defend Cumberland Gap. In the July 1863 skirmish, his left arm was shot off. Unable to to load his gun, he returned to Watauga County NC and became a 'carrying man' (postman with rural route). Thanks for the history and wonderful old photos. Researching the old photos must have taken a lot of your time but outcome was well worth it. Great video. Blessings...
Salute to your great grandpaw! ....I had a number of 1st cousins, 3 and 4 times removed, who served in the 62nd North Carolina Infantry and was at Cumberland Gap. One cousin was Captain of Co. G, of the 62nd.
@@jojokrako7818 There's a good chance they knew each other. Old Ashe County was sparsely populated for most of 2 centuries and almost every one were either kin or knew each other. A lot of my folks ran for the hills after that little debacle at Alamance between the British and the Regulators .
@@TennValleyGal They may have known each other, and it's possible that we could have some common folks, generations back. Most of my folks were in Virginia through the 17th century. I had several ancestors in the Revolutionary War that had gotten land grants in both Carolinas, with most settling in the Old Buncombe County area in the 1790's. The bulk of my lineages are from Buncombe, Haywood, Jackson, and Transylvania Counties, NC..... and some from upstate SC(Pickens, Greenville, Anderson, Oconee Counties). They migrated into northeast Georgia from the 1820's through the 1840's.
My wife always tells me I should have been a history teacher. People don't know our history well enough to understand what our ancestors went through to entrust us to keep this country. Americans just want to be left alone to do what we love. That's what the Founder's wanted. Not the bloated overreaching goobermint in Washington DC. I spent many hours underground in Pulaski, Wayne, and Carter counties, caving. Always wanted a little piece of Kentucky to call my own. Love it there. Thanks for the history lessons Donnie.
If I was a teacher I would want you to come to my class and go over our history with your pictures and knowledge. Reading a book is one thing. Seeing it and hearing it from a person is so much more interesting. Thanks for these videos. So much knowledge that is slowly being lost.
I love history, especially American. I can only imagine what the settlers of this land and others would think of our modern world. I enjoyed this lesson on the Gap very much.
I grew up and live about 1 mile from Daniel Boone's birthplace and homestead in PA. His story is remarkable when you think of the reality of cutting a trail through wilderness. A cut on your skin could cause sepsis. Animal predation. Poisonous plants and insects. Keeping dry, Creating shelters from the elements, cooking food, etc. He couldn't send scouts ahead to set up camp in advance of his arrival.
Been through there a month ago to show my grandson on our way to the Outer Banks from Iowa. We went through the tunnel twice. We pulled over at a lookout & a local man was showing it to some friends. We got to talking & guess who's name came up? "DONNY LAWS!" "YES!" We both love listening to your videos 😊.
Thank you Donnie for another enjoyable history lesson. It's a pity that you wasn't my history teacher back when I was growing up,you take all your viewers on a journey in the past like no other story teller can do . Have a blessed weekend my friend ,already looking forward to your wild life video on Monday. Many thanks to you. God bless you.
Makes me wonder if one of my great grandfathers didn't take this road. He and his family walked from Philadelphia to Southern VA. His youngest son (my line) was taken by the Shawnee in a raid on their Grist mill
Thank you Mr. Donnie, I love knowing my history and heritage. Please keep sharing because I don’t believe they teach this in school anymore. God Bless🙏
Thank you, Donnie. I can see my Grandaddies parents working their way through these areas in my mind when I'm listening to your very tender narration. You connect me to a home that I barely know but am drawn to more and more, every single day. I can't thank you enough. ❤
Excellent! Johnny and Junes song was in my head during your narration! Made my morning, thank you! I’m going there someday to see that and clinch mountain and the Carter Fold. I’m a descendant of Strode who built Strode Station.
Best piece of history I've seen in a very long time,it's brings home just how tough it must have been at the time..for such a short documentary, it hit hard..wow..thankyou very much....from Ireland 🇮🇪 👍 👏
I love the history videos the best! You narrate them so well. The music is amazing too. Thank you for reminding us how very fortunate we are to live in a country where our ancestors forged the way and sacrificed so much. This country was built on sacrifice, hard work and dedication. God bless you Mr. Donnie.
I truly enjoyed this Donnie. Thank you for keeping Our History alive. Seems like this Country is striving for our children to forget this. We need to know where we came from to focus on where we are going.
Wow! I absolutely love this history lesson Mr Laws! My oh my, I give all those pioneers and settlers a lot of credit! They saw their dreams ahead & they went after them! Blessings always! ❤️✝️
I miss the old road I live on from a gravel road to a paved one now was only a trail according to my grandparents I wish that's all it was now but it's not to be. That was a really good wake up video thank you
I went through Cumberland Gap last month and my thoughts were on the early days of settlers and what they must have endured. Thank you for the history lessons.
Thank you for sharing with us. It is always very interesting. I truely enjoy learning more about our real history. God bless you and your family sir..🙏❤🙏❤🙏
I LOVE the history ones. Thank you for this one. In case interested, Corbin, KY, is having their annual Powwow this weekend. Have a great day and weekend. God bless.
This was a fantastic video I like learning about Daniel Boone and all his travels and all the other great adventurers it was amazing to see one tiny little past running into a huge Thruway I learned a lot through this video I love learning about the history of how our country became what it is today have a good day and keep up with these wonderful videos till next time stay safe
Mr. Laws thank you for sharing the rich history of this beautiful land. Our nation has forgotten how the early settlers had to work and strive for every inch for our country's existence. This is where it all started for my family many, many moons ago. My hat is off to you Sir.
Thank you so much Donnie for all your countless hours of research that you put in to tell our history of our Appalachia country! Have a blessed day and safe labor day weekend!
Hi Donnie, thank you for another wonderful video. History certainly is fascinating ❤ sad that so many souls are buried under that road. Love from Scotland in the UK xx
Thanks for sharing these stories and the history with us Donnie. This is my favorite way to relax after a days work , I make myself some supper and listen to your newest video while I have a bite to eat. This really means a lot to me , thanks again sir. 👋👋
Thank you Donnie. Love the history of this area where my ancients are from and that I learned to love as a young boy. Enjoy every thing you put on. Thank you and God Bless
Hello Donnie and family 👪 yes I bet that wilderness road definitely can tell a story about earlier history of your country really enjoyed watching and listening to your channel all the best and God bless Andrew south wales uk 👍 👌 😀 🇬🇧
