Guide to davidson county, north carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history. Learn about the unique history of wake county in wake. Published books on north carolina families and family history, including. Lee county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958. Billion graves for haywood county, north carolina source. Leary lebanon ledbetter ledford lee leen legett leggett legrand. To log in at home, choose gastonlincoln regional from. History of north carolina, the colonial and revolutionary periods 15841783, volume 1 by r. A project of the state library and state archives of north carolina. North carolina historical publications expand from popular paperback books about the wright brothers, legends, lighthouses, pirates and the civil war to resources for historical and genealogical researchers, the historical publications section of the office of archives and history offers more than 160 titles that reflect the rich variety of tar. The history and architecture of lee county, north carolina pezzoni, j. Guide to lee county, north carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Finding lincoln county ancestors finding north carolina.
Davidson county is located in the central portion of north carolina and was named for william lee davidson. Lee county, north carolina genealogy genealogy familysearch. Ruscin is a member of the henderson county genealogical and historical society, historic flat rock inc. However, curbside pickup is available for materials and printing and the book drops are open for returns. Washington county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958. Guide to north carolina genealogical research outline describes major sources of information for and about research in genealogy and family history in the state of north carolina. Where can find lee county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Com western north carolina a history 173019 source. Nc live is available at all the county libraries or you can use it at home. Anyone familiar with the work of thomas day knows that antebellum wealthy citizens of north carolina and virginia, especially tobacco plantation owners in the dan river basin on the virginianorth carolina border, prized furniture manufactured by. Many photographs of families, maps, buildings and historical figures are included topics included.
Heritage of wayne county, north carolina, 1982by wayne county heritage book committee. Sanford and lee county nc images of america jimmy haire, w. Heritage quest is a genealogy database available through nc live. North carolina history timeline of north carolina history north carolina county development time map, 16641911 browse by time period precolonial period pre1600 colonial period 16001763 american revolution 17631789 early statehood 17891820 antebellum 18201861 civil war 18611865 reconstruction 18651876 gilded age 18761900. The staff, visitors, and supporters of all of our local museums. History of north carolina, north carolina since 1860, volume 3 by j. Bridge history in north carolina 17101930 by stewart dunaway. A history of new hanover county north carolina, and the cape fear region, 17231800.
Guide to wayne county, north carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death. Nantahala the lodges property was surrounded by the nantahala national forest 2. Genealogical research johnston county, north carolina. The history of north carolina from prehistory to the present covers the experiences of the people who have lived in the territory that now comprises the u. Also covered is this book is a history of wayne county from before the revolutionary war. The heritage of wayne county, north carolina, 1982. The growing predominance of the railroad had much to do with the formation of lee county in the early 1900s.
The shelby star is proud to partner with cleveland county memorial library, kings mountain historical museum, lawndale historical society, earl scruggs center, mauney memorial library, local historians and the community on a new hardcover pictorial history book, cleveland county memories. Historical and biographical, illustrating principally the revolutionary period of mecklenburg, rowan, lincoln. Browse the print collection including general genealogy books, davie county. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Find out why the residents of lee county call it a home. First established in 1808, haywood county was named for john haywood, the north carolina treasurer from 1787 to 1827. County soil maps were published in the 1900s for almost every county in nc. Lincoln county, north carolina by jason harpe, lincoln. Money and monetary problems in early north carolina. Early history the first documented mention of the area was in a written description from 1670 by dr. Wayne county, north carolina genealogy familysearch. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. A home that takes care of its residents in all aspects. Genealogy books for the north carolina mountain press.
Local history materials relate exclusively to johnston county, while the focus. Lee county, north carolina history, genealogy records. A must for those seeking information on the early history of rowan county, north carolinathe queenly mother of more than a score of counties. Any bookstore here particulalry independent ones, like books at quail ridge in raleigh or the regulator in durham will have a local section with dozens of local history books and local authors. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. The library has an extensive collection of historic photographs of iredell county, including over 100,000 photographs of people and places, over 230 yearbooks for. As of may 4th, 2020 the lee county library buildings continue to be closed to the public. Alfred moore scales was born on november 26, 1827 in rockingham county on his familys plantation, ingleside. History of anson county, north carolina, 17501976 mary.
He described the oenocks or eno settlement near modernday hillsborough and made mention of the area that would one day become alamance county. We hold approximately 2,000 books, 800 reels of microfilm, 300 maps atlases. We hold approximately 2,500 books, 800 reels of microfilm, 300 mapsatlases, 100,000 photographic images, 600 private collections of books and papers, and vertical files on genealogy, biography, and local history. North carolina encyclopedia haywood county gedcom index source.
The nc live homegrown collection consists of more than 3,400 locallypublished ebook titles. Centennial history of alamance county 18491949 published by the burlington chamber of commerce, 1949. From small business owners to large organizations and entrepreneurs, lee county. Providing complete transparency and access to tons of services, the government of lee county of north carolina is the government at work for you. The early history of haywood county internet archive. Serving lee county florida with 14 libraries, library services, a bookmobile, talking book program and books by mail program. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. The history and architecture of lee county, north carolina. The collection includes titles from north carolina publishers like algonquin books, crossroad press, unc press, mcfarland, press 53, gryphon house, john f. The history of brunswick county, north carolina hardcover 1980. Blair, and ingalls that are available in perpetuity with unlimited. The book is a companion volume to the first book which covers wake countys history to 1871. North carolina history project north carolina history.
History of anson county, north carolina, 17501976 book. Davidson county, north carolina genealogy familysearch. Tracing the early history of berea, north carolina through property deeds, was singled out at the organizations. John lederer of the native american trading paths in what would one day become orange county. How it came to north carolina and its place in history william stevens powell 1954 buy now farming dissenters. Within the year north carolina repealed the act ceding the land. Mary l medley anson county, which at its formation in 1750 encompassed all of central and western north carolina and portions of south carolina, is the parent of the north carolina counties of mecklenburg. The focus for genealogical records primarily includes the eastern half of north carolina and the virginia tidewater region. Listed on the register of national historic places, snowbird is a western north carolina icon. Family records collection north carolina digital collections. Washington county, north carolina history, genealogy.
Information about various records census, immigration, county, etc. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Terry ruscin is an author, photographer, historian, and retired advertising executive. Rowan is situated in the western half of the state and is bounded on the north and east by the yadkin river.
The sounds and scenes of snowbird have delighted guests since 1941. The family records collection is comprised of north carolina family history. North carolina new hanover county heritage books, inc. North carolina as a civil war battleground, 18611865 john g. The middle portion of the volume covers ansons social history.
Even though it was one of the last counties to be formed in the state 98th, lee county has been significant to the economy and welfare of north carolina. The history of brunswick county, north carolina lee, lawrence on. Where can find washington county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Also, a librarian at any library can tell you the most popular and bestresearched ones. Franklin county, north carolina genealogy, books, cds, maps. The first third of the volume traces politics in the county, with important chapters devoted to ansons fiercely independent regulator movement preceding the american revolution. A well written book backed up by personal photographs of the history of. Davidson county by ray howell this pictorial retrospective features the stories and images of everyday life in the county, showcasing residents in the local classroom, workplace, and out and about in the county enjoying its beautiful landscape. Please call the main library for more details at 9197184665 staff available monday friday 9 am 5 pm and until 7 pm on tuesdays or visit our.
Genealogists will undoubtedly be most interested in the final third of the. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. County of lincoln, nc official website heritage quest. History of north carolina, the federal period 17831860, volume 2 by william k.
Cover book african americans in early north carolina. Situated in north carolinas historic piedmont region, lincoln county possesses some of the tar heel states most picturesque scenery. In 1784 north carolina ceded its western lands to the united states, spurring the transmontane people to organize a new, shortlived government see franklin, state of. Caldwell first studied at the caldwell institute in greensboro before transferring to the university of north carolina in 1845. North carolina resources for local history and genealogy. The land that makes up present day haywood county was once part of buncombe county. The following local history books about davidson county are available for purchase and loan. In 1907, the north carolina general assembly selected pieces of the surrounding moore and chatham counties to create lee county. List of books and articles about north carolina history. Succeeding peoples, including those of the ancient mississippian culture established by ce in. We hold approximately 2,000 books, 800 reels of microfilm, 300 mapsatlases.