The early tide of settlement acted as a buffer between cherokee indians in the west and the white settlers in the east. This county was named for william polk 17581834, officer in the american revolutionary war and first president of the state bank of north carolina. Nov 09, 2000 situated in north carolinas historic piedmont region, lincoln county possesses some of the tar heel states most picturesque scenery. Avery, a grad student in history at uncchapel hill, wants to take a new approach to the topic by focusing on who the colonists were and what their lives were like before they made the long sea voyage from england to the new world.
The lincoln county courthouse is located in lincolnton, north carolina. Genealogical research johnston county, north carolina. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. This electronic image was purchased from and featured here courtesy of the state archives of north carolina. North carolina unforgettable vintage images of the tar heel state. Includes current bestsellers and perennial favorites. North carolina discount genealogy and history books. Hi, do you have any information on the methodist pastors that served the area dating back to the 1800s, 1900s, 2000s. The north carolina historical and genealogical register, volume 3 full view 1903. Some of these titles are located in our north carolina collections in gastonia and lincolnton, but now you can use them at home too.
How north carolina came to be shaped like it is today. Online resources north carolina digital library wide selection of ebooks and eaudiobooks for readers of all ages. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers. A list of available microfilm other than census and newspapers located at the monroe library. Hidden history of henderson county, north carolina. Old historical city, county and state maps of north carolina.
Burns, annie walker, abstract of pensions of north. Caldwell first studied at the caldwell institute in greensboro before transferring to the university of north carolina in 1845. Where can find lincoln county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Heritage quest is a genealogy database available through nc live. Index of people in lincoln county, nc deed books 14 and 1651. Genealogy of the harding family in the eastern counties of north carolina by rev. Its a very rapid read, and a wellwritten concise history. Search the history of over 411 billion web pages on the internet.
County of lincoln, nc official website heritage quest. Durham county library nc room family history books index by surname v. Polk 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. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Nc live is available at all the county libraries or you can use it at home. A whisper in time is the second book in the whisper falls series. North carolina is the largest producer of sweet potatoes in the nation. Records of many of the states private, professional, or civic organizations.
Lincoln 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. Issues marriage licenses, certificate of assumed name for businesses. North carolina resources for local history and genealogy by. How it came to north carolina and its place in history william stevens powell 1954 buy now farming dissenters. The area now embraced in polk county in the southwestern corner of north carolina was settled long before the american revolutionary war. Records public documents including deeds, power of attorney, cancellations of deeds of trust, and plats. From popular paperback books about the wright brothers, legends, lighthouses, pirates and the civil war to resources for historical and genealogical. Within the year north carolina repealed the act ceding the land.
The purposes of the pcha are to promote, advance, encourage and cultivate public and private interest in the history, archives and memoirs of polk county north carolina and to provide a location for the collection and preservation of polk county artifacts. He retired from duke power co, after 42 years of service and was past president of the hendersonville duke power retirees. 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. 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. Cover book african americans in early north carolina. North carolina state archives collects, preserves, and makes available for public use historical and evidential materials relating to north carolina. Used north carolina state history textbooks, teacher editions and supplemental materials. Whether youre just getting started putting together your family tree or are a family history research pro with years of experience, chances are the state library has a resource guide, database, digital collection or other material that can help you with your genealogy project. Use on a tablet or smartphone with the free libby app. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. All titles can be found through title search in heritage quest. List of books and articles about north carolina history. A series of newspaper articles published in 1935 in the lincoln county news classic reprint. Local history materials relate exclusively to johnston county, while the focus for.
The list below is meant to give an overview of the digital collections, resources and online tools available to researchers. North carolina secretary of state kids page history. In ancient times, the eastern half of the state was underwater, and giant megalodon sharks roamed the waters. Index of places in lincoln county, nc deed books 14 and 1651. This short history of north carolina is a selective history, told from a very summary level, but thats not a criticism as much as simply a general observation. It was also a slave state where around one third of the states population was slaves. His many books include north carolina through four centuries, which won the 1989 mayflower cup for nonfiction. Papers and records of individuals, families, businesses, and other entities. Learn about the unique history of wake county in wake. Hidden history of henderson county, north carolina ruscin, terry, andrews, wick on. Polk county, north carolina history, genealogy records. Local history books on north carolina arcadia publishing. You might be aware that its home to the university of north carolina chapel hill, the oldest state university in all of america. Welcome to an engaged community county of lincoln, nc.
A history of north carolina non series 97815700359. To contribute records about your ancestors click here. North carolina history project north carolina history project. This historical north carolina map collection are from original copies. Anonymous, western north carolina, historical and biographical. Pasquotank county, north carolina genealogy, books, cds, maps. Genealogy books local history books biographies essays and poetry. The polk county history museum, located in downtown columbus, is open tuesdays, thursdays, and saturdays. The north carolina historical and genealogical register. North carolina county histories accessible archives inc. Camin, 258 pages, perfect bound records of over 30 counties in north carolina including rowan as to their bastard bonds.
The county seat is located in plymouth also, the county government website is. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. An array of books and websites to check out about local history. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Genealogy history news special offers north carolina county history and genealogy books. The county was formed in 1855 from parts of henderson county and rutherford county. North carolina becomes known as the rip van winkle state because it makes so little progress that it appears to be asleep. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
In 2011, farmers within the state harvested 64,000 acresyielding 1. The clerks office does not do research most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research. Washington county was created on 1799 from tyrrell county. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc. It had almost been established eight years earlier, but an 1847 act establishing the county was repealed in 1848. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. You are visitor 02074 this page last modified thursday, 06feb2020 17. North carolina highway historical marker program vital records 11 wiki. Alvord, idress head, head, descent of henry head 16951770 in america, unknown. Alumni lists by distantcousin genealogy myheritage. Pin first name last name acres deed date deed book deed page plat book plat page. Columbus for animated maps illustrating north carolina county boundary changes, rotating formation north carolina county boundary maps 16641965.
Each issue includes carefully researched articles that explore north carolina and southern history from the colonial period to the present. Full text of state of north carolina uniform crime report. Civil war in the 1800s, north carolina was a rural state of mostly farms and plantations. The north carolina historical and genealogical register, volume 2 james robert bent hathaway full view 1901.
If you have a love for history, a desire to help others, and basic webpagemaking skills, consider joining us. The polk county historical association works to preserve the history of polk county in western north carolina, including tryon, saluda, and columbus. Written by north carolina history project formed out of henderson and rutherford counties, polk county was established in 1855. 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 schools in iredell county, personnel letters, historic maps and publications. If youre from north carolina, then you naturally dont need to be told what makes it stand out from the rest of the fifty states. A history of north carolina constitutes the most comprehensive and inclusive singlevolume chronicle of the states storied past to date, culminating with an attentive look at recent events that have transformed north carolina into a southern megastate. The county seat is located in columbus also, the county government website is. January 3, 2012 by the carolina foothills chamber of commerce by 1540, some 47 years after columbus discovered the new world.
Polk county was created on 1855 from rutherford county and henderson county. Since this is a story that needs to be told not only to add to local and regional history but also to better understand the culture of this historical period and place, we are working on a book about what happened in polk county in december of 1864 and for many years thereafter. The early history of haywood county internet archive. Coordinates with tax department, health department, inspections and court. Hernando desoto had arrived in the mountain country, probably here in polk county, where he found the cherokee tribe already in an advanced state of civilization. Browse the print collection including general genealogy books, davie county census records, cemetery and marriage records, as well as specific family histories. Anson county, north carolina genealogy, books, cds, maps. The following dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in lincoln county.
Genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. The book is a companion volume to the first book which covers wake countys history to 1871. A history of durham county, north carolina 9780822349839. Powell is professor emeritus of history at the university of north carolina at chapel hill. Lincoln county, north carolina history, genealogy records. Polk county, north carolina map it was created on 1855 from rutherford county and henderson county. Click here to view our historic photograph collection. This collection of historical photographs is a textured look at african americans in davidson county. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Includes audio visual material, government records, maps, war of 1812, civil war, world wars, newspapers, photos, county records, state agency records, veterans records, organization records, private collections. Washington county, north carolina history, genealogy records. 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. By one of americas most widelyread historians, david mccullough, 1776 tells a compelling and readable story about the year the united states of america became exactly that. It was named for william polk, a colonel in the american revolutionary war.
Durham county library nc room family history books index by. For information on the state today, see north carolina. We hold approximately 2,000 books, 800 reels of microfilm, 300 mapsatlases. A county created, then abolished, and again established that is polk county which survived a bitter controversy over where the county seat should be located. The focus for genealogical records primarily includes the eastern half of north carolina and the virginia tidewater region. Discover librarianselected research resources on north carolina history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. 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. 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.
Usa 1,012,695 north carolina 45,778 north carolina school records 8,072 statewide school records. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Burke county, north carolina genealogy trails history group. The state library and the state archives have long traditions of helping north carolinians research their past. Home social studies state history north carolina north carolina there are 56 products. The oral history unit gathers oral histories from around the state in coordination with department goals and campaigns. Polk county, north carolina genealogy familysearch wiki.
History of anson county, north carolina, 17501976 book. North carolina history books and records for family history and genealogy research. A native of ninetynine island, cherokee county, sc. The north carolina state archives maintains original records of north carolina governments on the state, district, and county levels. The state archives of north carolina, government records section, outer banks history center, and western regional archives have very diverse holdings in a variety of formats. Its holdings consist of official records of state, county, and local governmental units, and copies of federal and foreign government materials. I have access to the trinity umc history and the orange umc history and im looking for more that what those two have to offer. A series of newspaper articles published in 1935 in the lincoln county news classic reprint nixon, alfred on. The journal is issued quarterly in january, april, july, and october. 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 day. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Alfred moore scales was born on november 26, 1827 in rockingham county on his familys plantation, ingleside.
North carolina nursing history saluda grade the steepest, standard gauge, mainline railway grade in the u. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Apr 03, 2015 posts about north carolina written by author114. When the civil war broke out in 1861, north carolina joined the confederacy of.
Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand. The following local history books about davidson county are available for purchase and loan. Maintains vital statistics including marriage, birth and death records. 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. Most historical maps of north carolina were published in atlases and spans over 350 years of growth for the state some north carolina maps years have cities, railroads, p. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Nathaniel macon 17581837, a warren county native, entered public service in 1781 when he was elected to the north carolina senate. Full text of the american antiquarian and oriental journal. Johnston county, north carolina heritage center online gift shop. 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. Succeeding peoples, including those of the ancient mississippian culture established.
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