Danbys near Roanoke Rapids …1740s
Cynthia (a commenter) rattled my cage about this guy… seems he settled for a time near the “Rapids” near Weldon. My continuing theory is that that whole area was a nest of Indian Traders who set up shop just after the Tuscarora War ended 1711/12 or so. So… whether Daniel Danbe was a trader or not (I do not know) is not her question…she just wants to know where he lived. I can’t place him exactly for various reasons but I can get close… (I suspect the actual “path” of the River has changed since the 1700s somewhat…hurricanes, floods…etc??? who knows, which does not help)
…click the blue filename below image for a better view
Here are some various clues which might help you folks interested in the area… my map is by no means completed.
…link to Big Map: https://andersonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2Chowan-Prec-WORKING.pdf
My theory of the Indian Traders: https://andersonnc.com/ttt-occoneechee-neck-indian-traders/
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