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North Carolina Virtual Family History Fair
▪ 10:00 AM “Local Collections and Records for Family
and Local History.”
▪ 11:00 AM “Newspapers and Finding Treasures”
▪ 12:00 PM “DigitalNC for Family and Local History
Research.”
▪ 1:00 PM “Genealogy of a House”
http://www.ncdcr.gov/family-history
November 4, 2017, 10 AM-2 PM
www.surveymonkey.com/r/VirtualFHF2017
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THANK YOU!
NC Digital Heritage Center
NC Historic Preservation Office
Digital Media Group, NC Museum of
Natural Sciences
THANK YOU!
Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources
North Carolina Libraries
State Archives of North Carolina
Government and Heritage Library
http://bit.ly/VFHFLibraries
George H. & Laura E. Brown Library, Washington, NC
Burke County Public Libraries, Burke Co. NC: C.B. Hildebrand Public Library
Morganton Public Library
Valdese Public Library
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Hickory, NC
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Cabarrus County Public Library, Concord, NC
Chatham Community Library, Pittsboro, NC
Cleveland County Library, Shelby, NC
Harold D. Cooley Library, Nashville, NC
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Henderson County Public Library, Hendersonville, NC
Gaston County Public Library, Gastonia, NC
Lexington Public Library, Lexington, NC
Lincoln County Public Library, Lincolnton, NC
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New Hanover County Public Library, Wilmington, NC
Onslow County Public Library, Jacksonville, NC
Randolph County Public Library, Asheboro, NC
Transylvania County Library, Brevard, NC
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LOCAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS AND RECORDS FOR FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY
Elizabeth Hayden
Government & Heritage Library
State Library of NC
Raleigh, NC
Doug Brown
State Archives of NC
Raleigh, NC
State Library
Books, Periodicals, Vertical Files
State Government Publications
State Archives
State & County
Records
Manuscripts, Newspapers,
Military Collections, Non-Textual
Materials
Understand concepts that can help
Know what sources and services GHL has
to offer
Government & Heritage LibraryState Library of NC
Family histories
Family vertical files
Census records
Abstracts and indexes
Military rosters
Research databases
Genealogical periodicals
Family newsletters
Newspapers
RESEARCH TIPS
Study history of where and when ancestors lived
RESEARCH TIPS
Study Family/Friends, Associates,
and Neighbors: FAN Club-Elizabeth Shown Mills
Public Libraries
Universities
Family History Centers
Federal
State
County
Deeds
Estate records
Wills
Cemeteries
Census
And more!
Book a Librarian
InterLibraryLoan
RootsMOOC
Chat Reference
Library card for NC residents
Reference Resources Supervisor
slnc.reference@ncdcr.gov
919-807-7467
ELIZABETH HAYDEN
Local Records at the State Archives of North Carolina
Douglas Brown
State Archives of North Carolina
Local Records “constitute the chief monuments of North Carolina’s past.”
• Local Government records stored in courthouse but not always properly preserved
• North Carolina Historical Commission established 1903
• Duty to collect records pertaining to the history of the state
• Assist local governments in managing current records and transferring non-current records
• North Carolina unique in that our State Archives collects local records
Types of County Records
• Bonds
• Census
• Court
• Land
• Estates
• Vital
• Tax
• Wills
• Miscellaneous
Apprentice Bonds
Burke CountyApprentice BondsC.R. 014.101.2
Official Bonds Chatham County, Officials’ Bonds, Ferry Keeper, 1813, C.R. 022.103.1
Census RecordsCensus of Wake County 1880, C.R. 099.201.5
Court Records Minutes Pleas and Quarter Sessions
Cabarrus CountyMinutes Pleas and Quarter Sessions1793-1797C.R. 016.301.1
Court Records –Civil and Criminal Actions
Davidson CountyCriminal Action Papers, 1930C.R. 032.326.32
Land Records - Deeds
Cleveland CountyDeeds and Grants1775-1898C.R. 026.401.1
Land Records –Plats and Surveys
Onslow CountyMiscellaneous Land RecordsPlats and SurveysC.R. 072.408.1
Estate Records Nash County, Estates, Joel Battle 1829, C.R. 069.508.10
Estate Records - Guardians
Henderson County, Guardians’ Records, Jerry Roe Lane, C.R. 050.510.14
Vital Records - Marriage
New Hanover CountyMarriage Licenses1867C.R. 070.601.1
Vital Records – Divorce
Catawba County, Divorce Records, Atwood, C.R. 021.604.1
Tax Records Person County, Tax Lists, 1794, C.R. 078.701.4
Wills• Wake County, Wills, John Rex 1839
• C.R. 099.801.87
Miscellaneous RecordsElection Records
Transylvania County, Registration Book, Cathey’s Creek, 1902-1934, C.R. 093.912.8
Miscellaneous RecordsCoroner’s Inquest
Pender CountyCoroners’ Inquest, 1876-1968C.R. 076.913.1
Miscellaneous Records – Road Records
Gaston County, Road Records, Petitions Concerning Roads, C.R. 040.925.1
Miscellaneous Records: School Records
Lincoln County, Lists of School Children, 1845, C.R. 060.926.2
Miscellaneous – Slaves and Free Persons of Color
Randolph CountyRecords of Slaves andFree Persons of ColorEmancipation of SlavesC.R. 081.928.2
CRXBeaufort County, Miscellaneous Records, Advertisement of a Tailor, CRX 215
Physical location: 109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NCState Archives and State Library Building
Mailing address: 4614 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4614
Phone: 919.807.7310
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8-5:30 and Saturday 9-2
Email: archives@ncdcr.gov
Website: archives.ncdcr.gov
Thank you!
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Coming up:
▪ 11:00 AM “Newspapers and Finding Treasures”
▪ 12:00 PM “DigitalNC for Family and Local History
Research.”
▪ 1:00 PM “Genealogy of a House” ▪ www.surveymonkey.com/r/VirtualFHF2017
https://livestream.com/naturalsciences/VFHF