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 Orange County, North Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Finally, in 1881 the eastern half of the county's remaining territory was combined with part of Wake County to form Durham County.
Orange County is a member of the regional Triangle J Council of Governments.
In the county the population is spread out with 20.30% under the age of 18, 21.00% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 20.40% from 45 to 64, and 8.40% who are 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Orange_County,_North_Carolina   (551 words)

  
 History of Jones County
Jones County is bounded by Carteret, Craven, Lenoir, Duplin and Onslow Counties.
In 1860 Jones County was one of the wealthiest in the nation--the wealth primarily in land and slaves.
Jones County was a continuous war zone for Southern troops stationed in Kinston and Northern troops stationed in New Bern.
www.co.jones.nc.us /history.htm   (1581 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: North Carolina
It is bounded on the north by Virginia, east and south-east by the Atlantic Ocean, south by South Carolina and Georgia, and west and north-west by Tennessee.
The climate is generally equable, and North Carolina produces nearly all the crops grown in the United States with the exception of sub-tropical cane and fruits.
North Carolina was originally inhabited by various tribes of Indians, the three principal ones being the Tuscaroras in the east, the Catawbas in the centre, and the Cherokees in the west.
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Foote, in his "Sketches of North Carolina," assigns their migration to three causes, namely: religion, politics, and property.2 Disabilities were imposed upon them because they were not members of the established church of Ireland; they desired more political 14 Ashe, 180.
In addition to the county court of pleas and quarter sessions, the superior court of justice, and the court of oyer and terminer and general jail delivery for the western counties were held there.
Richard Henderson, of Granville County, was appointed attorney for the Crown during the absence of the attorney-general.
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 Jones County North Carolina Genealogy
Jones was formed in 1779 from Craven County..
It was named for Willie Jones of Halifax who was one of the leaders of the Revolution and an opponent of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States.
Lying in the eastern part of North Carolina, Jones County is surrounded by Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Lenoir, and Onslow counties.
www.rootsweb.com /~ncjones/jones.htm   (640 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Buncombe County, N.C.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
U.S. Representative from North Carolina, 1919-29, 1931-47 (10th District 1919-29, 1931-33, 11th District 1933-43, 12th District 1943-47).
Representative from North Carolina in the Confederate Congress, 1862-64.
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 North Carolina Vital Records Information for Counties (A-C)
Prior to 1913, the state of North Carolina did not use birth records or certificates of any kind.
U.S. Federal Census 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 - census images for the County of Anson
Marriages of Bertie County, North Carolina, 1762-1868 -
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 North Carolina Public Records
North Carolina Genealogy Queries - CousinConnect.com is a free public exchange where you can find other genealogists researching the same family lines as yours.
North Carolina Cemeteries - Look up burial records of veterans and families interred at national cemeteries across the country.
North Carolina Sex Offenders - Enter your zip code to find out how many registered sex offenders live in your neighborhood.
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 Jones County Home Page
We are a small county in eastern North Carolina--just a stone's throw from the beautiful Atlantic Coast and only a two-hour drive from the capital city of Raleigh and the bustling Research Triangle Park.
We have experienced local businessmen, an excellent community college, and helpful municipal and county government officials who want to work with you locating sites, providing necessary infrastructure, and training workers in whatever skills are needed by your company.
Jones County, North Carolina, is a good place to visit and to live.
www.co.jones.nc.us   (199 words)

  
 North Carolina Vital Records Information for Counties (D-J)
U.S. Federal Census 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 - census images for the County of Franklin
Marriages of Granville County North Carolina 1753 to 1868 -
Guilford County is unique in that it is the only one of North Carolina's 100 counties that has two major cities, Greensboro and High Point, and a courthouse in each of the two cities.
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Province of North Carolina 1663-1729 represents the land patents issued in NC under the authority of the eight Lords Proprietors to whom Charles II had given the Carolinas in 1663.
Counties represented are: Alexander, Allegheny, Ashe, Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Davis, Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Harnett, Iredell, Nash, New Hanover, Northampton, Robeson, Rowan, Stanly, Surry, Wake, Warren, Wilkes, and Yadkin.
York County was one of the counties formed in 1785 in the Camden District.
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 Jones County, North Carolina Genealogical Records Information
It was named in honor of Willie Jones of Halifax who was one of the leaders of the Revolution, president of the Council of Safety and an opponent of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States.
It is in the eastern section of the State and is bounded by Craven, Carteret, Onslow, Duplin and Lenoir counties.
The present land area is 472.47 square miles and the population in 1990 was 9,414.
www.mynorthcarolinagenealogy.com /nc_county/jon.htm   (469 words)

  
 Franklin County North Carolina 1860 slaveholders and 1870 African Americans
The rest of the slaves in the County were held by a total of 501 slaveholders, and those slaveholders have not been included here.
In North Carolina in 1860 there were 311 farms of 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,184 farms of 500-999 acres.
Charleston County, South Carolina saw an increase in colored population of about 24,000 between 1860 and 1870, so possibly that is where some went, even though the overall colored population in South Carolina remained about the same in 1870 as it was in 1860.
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~ajac/ncfranklin.htm   (1290 words)

  
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Haywood County, NC - County Index to NC Marriages Database ====================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non- commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material.
Jones, Burton Curry, Centha 23 Jul 1832 850.
Jones, Burton Russell, Polly 10 Mar 1857 851.
ftp.rootsweb.com /pub/usgenweb/nc/marr/Haywood.txt   (14146 words)

  
 Buncombe, North Carolina NCGenWeb Site
Nearly all useful genealogical county records up to about 1910 are in the North Carolina State Archives, 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC.
Counties where birth and deaths occurred kept a duplicate copy of the information sent to the state.
Surviving marriage bonds, are in the North Carolina State Archives.
www.rootsweb.com /~ncbuncom/index.htm   (604 words)

  
 North Carolina Genealogy | Resources For Family History Research
North Carolina Confederate Soldiers Killed in the 1st and 2nd Battles of Manassas
We are a gathering place for the history and genealogy of the Carolina's, and the researchers of the same.
Reminiscences and Memoirs of North Carolina and Eminent North Carolinians
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 Maysville Elementary School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Maysville Elementary School is located in the town of Maysville, Jones County, North Carolina.
Located near the coast, we utilize our resources to provide an understanding and appreciation of the industrial and recreational opportunites of the coastal region.
We adhere to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study providing quality education for all children.
jonesnc.net /mes   (109 words)

  
 IN A MINUTE: Wrong-way cranes are headed south
Three, which made their summer home in Mason County, left the state on Nov. 7 and have been staying in Jones County, North Carolina, for at least the last week.
The four birds are being watched by Operation Migration, a group dedicated to conserving and expanding the population of whooping cranes in North America.
Traci Jackson was sentenced to serve nine to 25 years in prison for attempting to kill her husband with d-CON mouse poison.
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 Craven County, NCGenWeb
It is in the eastern section of the State and is bounded by Carteret, Jones, Lenoir, Pitt, Beaufort and Pamlico counties.
The present land area is 695.41 square miles and the population in 1990 was 81,613.
New Bern - the law fixed the spelling in 1897 - is the county seat.
www.usgennet.org /usa/nc/county/craven   (327 words)

  
 Goldsboro News-Argus Online Edition
The Wayne County Board of Elections kicked off one-stop early voting this morning.
Wayne County residents are being urged to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina Friday while enjoying a taste of Mardi Gras.
The college is inviting the public to attend the...
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 North Carolina Collection-P1: North Carolina County Collection
The North Carolina Counties Collection is a general image file arranged by county and comprises approximately 5,200 prints and photographs of places, events, and people.
Each county file includes at least one folder—and often many more—for each of North Carolina's 100 counties.
Each county has a Web page that lists the folder titles containing photographs in each county file, and at least one low resolution digital scan.
www.lib.unc.edu /ncc/pcoll/01counties.html   (117 words)

  
 Wausau - Lost cranes finally head South for the winter
Of the other four cranes, three spent the summer in Mason County, left Michigan on Nov. 7 and have been staying in Jones County, North Carolina, for at least the last week, the Detroit Free Press reported Thursday.
The fourth, which spent most of the summer and fall in Kalamazoo County, left the state on Nov. 2 and arrived in Sumter County, Florida, earlier this month.
The cranes are being monitored by Operation Migration, a Wisconsin group dedicated to conserving and expanding the population of whooping cranes in North America.
www.wausaudailyherald.com /wdhlocal/284592692174065.shtml   (241 words)

  
 Job search in stanly county north carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
North Carolina is a great place to live!
Your information packet will be prepared by our team in North Carolina with the most up-to-date information available.
For the best advice on North Carolina real estate make sure you stop in frequently, links are always changing.
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 1840 Cherokee County, North Carolina Census
Home > Genealogy - Reference > 1840 Cherokee Co, NC Cherokee County was formed in 1839 from Macon County.
This is the first census for this county.
At this time, Cherokee County included all of present day Cherokee County as well as present Graham County and present Clay County.
www.martygrant.com /gen/refs/cher1840.htm   (794 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Jones County , North Carolina (NC) - (county) - Facts and Information
Jones, county (474 sq mi/1,228 sq km; 1990 pop.
Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
Columbia Gazetteer of North America Copyright © 2000, Columbia University Press.
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