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This section lists the societies of North Carolina, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer. Statewide and Regional Societies North Carolina County Societies Broad RiverBurkeCarrabusCatawbaCumberlandDurham-OrangeForsythGaston LincolnGranvilleGreeneGuilford HendersonMadisonMooreOld BuncombeOld TryonOlde MecklenburgPittSurryWake Statewide and Regional Societies North Carolina Genealogical Society The association was founded in 1975. The aims of the Society are to encourage and promote research, help people to exchange genealogical information and to promote the collection, preservation and utilisation of manuscripts, documents and other materials with genealogical and historical value. Links to other Societies, Archives and Libraries you may find of use are also accessible on their website. Many books and publications you may find helpful are sold by the society, which include: Abstracts of Letters of Resignation of Militia Officers 1779-1840Abstracts of Vital Records from Raleigh Newspapers 1799-1839Back Issues of their JournalBiblesDivorces and Separations from Petitions to the General Assembly 1779-1837Formation of the Counties 1663-1943From Ulster to the Carolinas: Finding your Scots-Irish Ancestors: A Lecture Series by David RencherHeadrights: A List of Names 1663-1744Helen F. M. Leary Lecture SeriesJ Mark Lowe Lecture Series Links to websites you may find of use, which include Libraries, Archives and other websites with a specific interest in the state, are also available.Website:https://www.ncgenealogy.org/ County and Other Societies Broad River Genealogical Society Some databases are on the site, which include An Index of Obituaries and An Index of Land Grants in Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Rutherford and Tryon Counties. For a fee, the association is willing to make copies of these Obituaries and Land Grants for you if you send them the necessary information. Many resources are accessible at their library, including: Bulletins from other associations and groupsFamily FoldersMapsPhotographsPostcardsRussell McIntyre CollectionSubject FoldersVirginia Greene DePriest Collection They also have an extensive Book Collection, which provides information about the following: CemeteriesCourt RecordsDeathMarriagesSoldiersVotersWars Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate: Cemetery RecordsCensus ReturnsChurch RegistersCleveland Co. Delayed Birth CertificatesCleveland Co. Land GrantsCourt Records for Cleveland, Tryon, Rutherford and Henderson CountiesDeath Certificates 1913-1919 and 1916-1922Gaston Co. Death IndexGenealogiesMarriages for Cleveland and Lincoln CountiesObituaries The society also publishes a quarterly Newsletter entitled Eswau Huppeday and a Table of Contents is on the site which covers 2000-2003.Website:http://broadrivergen.org/ Burke County Genealogical Society Numerous publications are available for sale, including: 1880 and 1900 Federal Census ReturnsCemeteriesDeath Certificates 1911-1924Deed Book 1866-1869Deeds Registered 1804-1813Index to Burke County Journal 1982-1998Marriage Registers Index 1867-1908Treasury Book of J. L. Laxton 1875-1878 Website:http://www.ncgenweb.us/burke/burkegs.htm Carrabus Genealogy Society Many publications are available for sale, which include: CemeteriesCensus ReturnsCourt Record BooksFamily HistoriesHistory BooksMilitary BooksTax Assessment Records Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nccgs/ Catawba County Genealogical Society The society was established in 1986 in order to assist genealogists researching the history of German and Scot-Irish pioneers settling in North Carolina in the 1700s. Many publications are available for sale, which include: 1840/1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 Census ReturnsBack Issues of Catawba Cousins, their JournalCatawba Co. Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 1843-1855Catawba Co. HeritageCemeteriesDeath Certificate Abstracts 1915MarriagesProbates 1843-1885 Website:http://www.ncgenweb.us/catawba/ccgsmain.htm Cumberland County Genealogical Society The association was founded in 1984. Numerous publications are available for sale, which include: 100 Years of Caring: The History of Highsmith Hospital School of NursingBastards, Bound Children and Guardians: Cumberland County 1791-1818Bastards, Guardians and Other Genealogical Abstracts 1819-1822Bible RecordsCourt of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 1823-1825Cumberland Co. Cemetery SurveysDeaths of Soldiers from the Fayetteville Observer 1861-1864 Publications sold by the Society also incorporate: Guardian Angels: Kellen Family HistoryGilchrist's HistoryJohnson-Lee Families, South of the NeuseMarriages and Death Notices abstracted from the Fayetteville Observer 1851-1865Marriages and Death Notices in the Weekly Standard 1859-1864Minutes of the Session of the Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church 1869-1955Slaves, Deaths and Relationships from Deed Books 53-55Harnett Co.: Will Book I Abstracts with Biographical Notes Website:http://www.ncgenweb.us/cumberland/society.htm Durham-Orange Genealogical Society The association was formed in 1989. It is dedicated to the preservation of Genealogy in Durham and Orange Counties. A link to a site listing Cemeteries in North Carolina is available, and this includes Durham and Orange Counties. The society publishes a quarterly Journal called The Trading Path and a Table of Contents covering issues published from 1990-2011 is available. It is also possible to download PDF Versions of their newsletter from 2008-2012. A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also available. Website:https://dogsnc.org/ Forsyth County Genealogical Society The association was established in 1982, its aims being to preserve local history and to assist genealogists with their research. Information about the various towns is available, along with a link to a list of Cemeteries in the region. Many publications are available for sale, including: Back Issues of their JournalCemetery RecordsCensus Returns for Davie, Forsyth and Stokes CountiesCohabitation and Marriage Bonds 1849-1868Death Notices from the People's Press for Salem, NC 1851-1892Marriage Licences 1868-1889Wills 1849-1917 Links to other sites you may find useful are also accessible. Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ncfcgs/ Gaston Lincoln Genealogical Society The association was organised in 1987, its aims being to preserve records relating to the area and to disseminate historical and genealogical information. It is possible to peruse an Index of Bondspersons from the book Marriage Bonds of Tryon and Lincoln Counties on the site. Many publications are sold by the society, which include: Alexander Co. MarriagesBack Issues of their bulletin Footprints in TimeCensus ReturnsEdgewood Cemetery in LowellGaston Co. Marriages 1889-1901 and Deaths 1911-1915Hollywood Cemetery in Gastonia A Table of Contents for the Journal from 1980s-2010 is on the site. Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ncglgs/Index.htm Granville County Genealogical Society The association was organised in 1994, and has a specific interest in the persons and activities in the area. Its aims are to encourage and promote interest in genealogical research and to promote the collection of documents, family records and other genealogical materials. A link to a list of Cemeteries in the region is on the site. Website:http://www.gcgs.org Greene County Arts and Historical Society Many resources are available in their Research Room, which incorporate: 1923 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map for Snow HillCensus ReturnsChurch HistoriesFamily HistoriesGreene Co. LedgerMapsPhotosReal Estate RecordsStandard Laconic Newspaper Numerous publications are available for sale, including those relating to Dobbs Co.: 1780 Tax ListsBiblesCrown Patents 1759-1775Entries and Warrants 1741-1757 Publications available for sale also incorporate: Entries of Claims for Land within the Counties of Dobbs, Glasgow, Lenoir and WayneGenealogical Abstracts of Greene Co. Deeds 1776-1860Greene Co. 1800, 1820-1860 Census Returns and 1816 Tax ListGreene Co. Cemetery Inscriptions 1750-1970Greene Co. Estate Records 1839-1845Lenoir Co. 1844 Tax List Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ncgcgrr/ Guilford County Genealogical Society A list of research facilities is accessible, which include Greensboro Public Library, High Point Public Library Heritage and Research Centre, LDS Family History Centre in Greensboro and Jamestown Public Library. Numerous publications are available for sale, which incorporate: Abstracts of Marriage Bonds and Additional Data 1841-1868Apprentice Bonds and Papers 1817-1870CemeteriesCensus ReturnsContents of The Guilford Genealogist 1974-2000Court MinutesFamily Burying Grounds and Abandoned Church CemeteriesGuilford Co. 1908 Miller MapThe Wharton, Donnell, Shoffner Connection 1780-1983: Alamance and Guilford Counties Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ncgcgs/ Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society The association was established in 1983. Its aim is to promote and encourage research into the County by collecting, preserving and publishing its history. They also have an Endowment Fund administered by the Community Foundation of Henderson Co. The Foundation will keep the principal of the fund whilst the income will be distributed to the society. Many resources can be accessed in their Research Library, including: Adoptions 1921-1964Bible RecordsCensus Returns 1840-1930Church HistoriesCourt Minutes 1839-1868Deeds 1838-1987Early NewspapersEstate Records 1899-1964GenealogiesMapsMarriages 1851-1915Photographs In addition, Cemetery, Marriage and Land Records for surrounding counties in North Carolina and South Carolina are also accessible. A quarterly Journal is published by the association and includes: Articles relating to GenealogyBible and Family RecordsCemetery SurveysRecord TranscriptionsMilitary Records Numerous other publications are available for sale, which include: Births 1914-1942Deaths 1914-1956Henderson Co. CemeteriesHenderson Co. HeritageMinutes of the Henderson Co. Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 1839-1848World War I Draft Registrations Website:http://www.hcghs.com Madison County Genealogical Society Many resources can be accessed in their Library, which incorporate: Cemetery TranscriptsCensus ReturnsEarly Illinois Land DocumentsEdwardsville Newspapers from 1800Family HistoriesIllinois MarriagesMarriages to 1882Obituaries Index An on-line catalogue of resources is also accessible. Indexes of some Madison Co. Cemeteries have been published by the society and a list of these is available on the site, both Alphabetical and in published Volume Order. Numerous publications are available for sale, including: 1820 and 1880 Federal Census Returns1892 Rural LandownersCemetery BooksCourt Documents 1813-1821Index of Biographical SketchesMarriages 1813-1865Naturalisations and Intentions Back Issues of their Newsletter The Stalker are also available and contain Bible Records and Family Records. A Table of Contents from 2005 to present is also available. It is also possible to purchase some publications directly from MCGS Members. These include: 1845 and 1885 State Census ReturnsBirth Record Index 1850-1879Marriage Record Index 1813-1850Naturalisations and Intentions 1852-1900 Please note these all relate to Madison County. Other publications available for sale include: 117th Illinois Infantry Volunteers 1862-1865A History of Brunswick: Life in a German Duchy from Roman Times through 1900A Social History of Hesse Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ilmadcgs/ Moore County Historical Association The Association was established in 1946 with the purpose of purchasing and then saving Shaw House from destruction. Many archives relating to genealogy can be accessed at the Shaw House, which include Manuscripts, over 6000 Photographs, Documents and News Clippings. Website:http://www.moorehistory.com Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society The Society was established in 1980. Their aim is to promote and encourage the study of genealogy through workshops, publications and research support. They have close links to the First Families of Old Buncombe Committee, and their aims are to honour the founding families of the Western North Carolina area, to identify the descendants of those families and to promote research into the genealogical, cultural and social history of the area. Many volumes are accessible for in-house research, including: Abstracts of Land EntriesAbstracts of Land WarrantsCensus ReturnsDeeds AbstractsDiariesDivorce DocumentsGenealogies Volumes also include: Newspaper ExtractsPeriodicals and JournalsProbateTax ListsVintage Irish County MapsVital RecordsWill Abstracts These do not only relate to Buncombe County, but to the State of North Carolina, Countrywide and further afield. Numerous databases are accessible, incorporating: Buncombe Court MinutesCemetery TranscriptsFamily BiblesMarriages from Buncombe, Rowan and Madison CountiesRevolutionary War PensionsTestaments Publications available for sale appertaining to the area include: Bastardy BondsCemetery TranscriptsCensus ReturnsChurch RegistersCourt DocumentsDeathsFuneral Home BooksMarriagesVoter RegistrationsWills Publications available for sale relating to Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, Gaston, Cherokee, Old Tryon, Rutherford and Rowan Counties include: BirthsCensus ReturnsChurch RegistersDeathsEstate PapersObituariesVoters ListsWeddings In addition, volumes appertaining to Genealogy, Western NC's Revolutionary War Soldiers and other General Historical Resources can be purchased from the society. Back Issues of their publication A Lot of Bunkum are also available. A list of surnames currently being researched by Society Members is also accessible. Website:http://www.obcgs.com Old Tryon County Genealogical Society Many resources relating to Rutherford, Polk and Cleveland Counties can be accessed, incorporating: Birth and Death CertificatesCemetery TranscriptsCensus ReturnsCivil WarColonial and State AffairsCourt ProceedingsFuneral Home RegistersMarriage BondsWills and Deeds Resources appertaining to other Counties can also be accessed. Numerous publications are sold by the organisation, including: Census Returns for Rutherford and Cleveland CountiesHenderson Co. Marriages 1851-1898Polk Co. Marriage Bonds 1847-1868Rutherford Co. 1790 Census and Tax ListTryon Co. Land Grant Surveys 1768-1784 Index Website:https://www.facebook.com/The-Genealogical-Society-of-Old-Tryon-County-North-Carolina-Inc-259911664026065/ Olde Mecklenburg Genealogical Society The association was established in 1981. Many resources are accessible in their Library, which include Family Books and Charlotte/Mecklenburg Books. Books relating to other counties can be accessed, including: Cemetery TranscriptsCensusesCourt MinutesDeedsMarriage and Death NoticesMarriage BondsMarriagesWill Abstracts Books relating to North Carolina are also hold by the organisation, which include: Abstracts of Land PatentsColonial Records Early Records of NC: Probates, Administrations, Inventories, Deeds, WillsMarriage and Death Notices from Raleigh NewspapersState Censuses 1784-1787Wills In addition, resources held include: Ancestor Chart FilesFamily FilesQuarterly Journals and MagazinesRosters of Revolutionary and Confederate Soldiers An online index to articles published in the MGS Quarterly publication is on the site. These articles include: Bible RecordsChurch HistoriesDeathsDeedsGenealogiesMarriagesResearch done by MembersTaxpayers ListWills Website:https://oldemeck.org/ Pitt County Family Researchers The society is a non-profit making association and was established in November 1994. Their aim is to promote and encourage genealogical research in Pitt and its surrounding areas. Their library is situated in Sheppard Memorial Library, which is located in downtown Greenville, North Carolina. Some databases are accessible on their site, which include the Butcher Collection: Works of Genealogist Jonathan Butcher. Beaufort Co. Tax List 1755Bethany Free Will Baptist Church Annual Report published in 1980 (Abstract)Briery Swamp Primitive Baptist Church Minutes 1827-1829 (Abstracts)Cohabitation Records 1866(Early Black Marriages)Death Certificate Index 1913-1961DeedsFamily Files Databases also incorporate: Galloway Primitive Baptist Church MinutesLand RecordsPitt Co. Census Returns 1790-1830 and 1850 (Transcriptions)Pitt Co. Marriage Bonds pre 1858Pitt Co. Marriage Register 1851-1867(Both White and Black Marriages)Pitt Co. Tax Lists 1762 and 1763Red Banks Primitive Baptist Marriages and Deaths 1792-1860Red Banks Primitive Baptist Minutes 1830-1851 (Abstract) In addition, databases include: Red Oak Christian Church 100th Anniversary Celebration 1871-1971 Celebration BookletRountree Church Records 1850-1892 (Abstracts)St Paul's Episcopal Church Funerals (Transcription)Salem Church Registers 1876-1887Wills before 1858 Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ncpcfr/ Surry County Genealogical Association Many resources are available in their Research Room, including: Census ReturnsGenealogiesLocal and National NewslettersMapsState and Local Documents The association publishes a quarterly Journal and a Table of Contents from 1981-2005 is on the site. It is also possible to purchase Back Issues of the publication. Publications available for sale include: A History of Surry Co. Churches which includes an index of over 10000 namesHeritage of Surry Co. Volumes 1 and 2Images of America A list of Books sold by other people is also accessible, and these include: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860 and 1880 Census Returns1862 Tax List1870 Population ScheduleAbstracts of Births, Marriages and Deaths from Mount Airy Newspapers 1872-1895Deeds 1795-1803Kallam Cemetery Books Books sold by other people also incorporate: Overseer of Roads 1807-1833Pleas and Quarter Sessions 1790-1795Volunteer Revolutionary War SoldiersVoter Registration Book 1902-1908Weddings 1779-1968Wills 1771-1827Wills 1827-1853Wills 1853-1901 Books by SCGA Members are also available for sale, which include: Beaufort Orphans 1808-1837Cabarrus Co. Court MinutesDeathsMarriagesNorth Carolina Bastardy BondsNorth Carolina Naturalisation IndexTranscriptions of Census ReturnsTax ListsVoter Registrations Website:http://surrygenealogy.wordpress.com Wake County Genealogical Society It is possible to download some Back Issues of their Journal Wake Treasures on the site, as well as some Back Issues of the WCGS Newsletter. Numerous publications are available for sale, which include: Apprentice Bonds 1770-1860 and 1872-1903Back Issues of their Journal Wake TreasuresDivorce Records 1831-1952 Surnames A-M A list of surnames currently being researched by members is also available. Website:https://wakecogen.org/