The Legacy of Thomas Carey
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James Barry Cary is a distant cousin of the author (their GG Grandfathers were brothers and are both buried in the “Cary Cemetery” just off Interstate 40 near Mile Marker 116 in Northern Henderson County, Tennessee. Barry helped with the underwritting and encouraged the publication of this important work. It is hoped that these efforts aid preservation of some of the history, lives and events of the descendants of Thomas Carey. The information comes from many sources and no representation is made as to the accuracy or completeness. Please enjoy and should any reader of this document have additional factual data that might enhance this manuscript; please contact the author. This way, more information can be included as the book undergoes future revisions.
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This book tells the story of Thomas Carey, who went from Somerset to Somerset.
That journey from Somerset, England, to Somerset County, Maryland, in the mid-1600s would set into motion events that would determine the fate of several future generations.
Based on painstaking research, this account chronicles the progress of each generation and highlights the nomadic nature of the family. It leads readers through his descendants’ early life in Maryland, down through Virginia, and into Orange County, North Carolina.
The next stop appears to be area around New Bern, North Carolina. The 1830s brought about dense living conditions in North Carolina. The family partnered with other settlers and moved west via wagon train, crossing the Great Smokey Mountains and traveling a primitive route that subsequently became U.S. Highway 70.
Along the way, some settled in hamlets and scarcely populated communities in East and Middle Tennessee. Most continued to press onward, seeking inexpensive farmland, abundant fresh water, and the opportunity to live the American Dream.
About the Author
Jerry Eldon Cary of Fairview, Tennessee, is responsible for much of the research and documentation of this manuscript. A retired telecommunications executive and curious by nature, he has always been fascinated by history and preserving it for future generations. He has researched and validated many cemeteries located in and around Natchez Trace State Park.
James Barry Cary, a distant cousin of the author, helped underwrite and encourage the publication of this important work.