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Useful Hints for North Carolina Genealogy Research

In the heart of America’s south, the state of North Carolina has a very long history. It was one of the first states to be settled, it has Native American populations, it was heavily involved in the Civil War, it has a large amount of African American heritage, and much more. These are all reasons that so many people look for North Carolina genealogy data, and why so much is available.

A Good Beginning for North Carolina Genealogy

As you begin to look for North Carolina genealogy information you will need to understand that your resources will be found both online and offline. There are not a lot of smaller town or local archives that have been converted into online digital entities, and that means your first step in researching for North Carolina genealogy information is to develop a list of the different records that you will explore. This begins with some background information about the basic locations for finding genealogical materials.

Basic Tools for North Carolina Genealogy Data

This article is going to provide you with details about the resources available for anyone doing research for North Carolina genealogy. It is important to know that the basic list that all researchers for North Carolina genealogy will use includes:

  1. State Records – these offer probate information including birth certificates, deeds, death records, estate information, marriage details, military or veterans information, land records, state census information, surname lists, genealogical folders, maps, private manuscripts, newspapers, cemetery information, and more. These are available as online and offline resources for North Carolina genealogy.
  2. Local Records – you will normally begin with the county clerk’s office or website, and then use local genealogical societies, historical societies, small local libraries, and school or college libraries to provide you with important information for North Carolina genealogy. These are things that are usually offline and viewable by appointment or special arrangement.
  3. Vital Records – birth, marriage, divorce and death records are available from county, state, and national archives. These are locations in which you will find cemetery or obituary information, census records, newspaper items, military records, immigration and naturalization details, passenger lists and records, and more. These are available as online and offline resources for North Carolina genealogy.

 

Your Main Resources for North Carolina Genealogy

There are many targeted resources for North Carolina genealogy information. The most substantial records for North Carolina genealogy can be found at:

  • NC Vital Records, 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903; Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/north_carolina.htm . This is where you can order birth, death, marriage and divorce records.

Additionally, many records can be found at the following:

  • North Carolina State Archives, 109 E. Jones St., Raleigh, N.C. 27601; Website: http://www.archives.ncdcr.gov/ . Here you can find records of state, county, and local governmental units, and copies of federal and foreign government materials. In addition to official records are many private collections, organization records, maps, pamphlets, sound recordings, photographs, motion picture film, and a small reference library too.

There is also the information from the North Carolina Genealogy website at http://www.accessgenealogy.com/northcarolina/index.htm .

Lastly, websites such as those listed below will provide state-specific genealogical details that can work wonders for North Carolina genealogy enthusiasts.:

  • The USGenWeb Project - http://www.ncgenweb.us/;
  • State census records at Genealogy Research Guides - http://www.researchguides.net/census/state.htm, and
  • Genealogy Today - http://www.genealogytoday.com/genealogy/states/north_carolina.html
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