Welsh immigration

Welsh began arriving in North Carolina during the 1720s and 1730s, initially making their homes in the Cape Fear region. Although the Welsh were fewer than many of the other migrant groups, they played a significant role in the shaping of the colony and then during the Revolutionary War. My research has shown that almost twenty per cent of North Carolina’s Patriot troops during the war were either born in Wales or were first or second generation Welsh-Americans.

• NC History Project. Note the mention of the book and the links to maps. You can download the book at Carolana.com and ECU.
• NCpedia. Note the reference list and additional resources.
• carolana.com discussion of the Royal Colony, listing the Meredith account and linking to the Mosely Map.
• NC DNR historical marker. Probably some of the same info, but additional references.
• North America Wales Foundation. They might have a library of historical information, and they sponsor scholarships.