The local and general history books from North Carolina are vital for genealogists tracing Southern and colonial roots. These works often feature early settlement records, land grants, and biographical sketches of pioneers and Revolutionary War soldiers. County histories may include church and cemetery records, migration routes from Virginia and Pennsylvania, and details of Civil War service. Many books also explore the rich African American and Native American history of the region. Whether researching coastal communities, mountain settlements, or farming families, North Carolina’s historical publications provide depth, context, and valuable leads for tracing family stories across centuries.
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Local and General History
- State Records of North Carolina, Volume 22, Part 1 1,054 records
- North Carolina, 1780-'81: Being a History of the Invasion of the Carolinas By the British Army Under Lord Cornwallis in 1780-'81 (1889) 1,002 records
- North Carolina Booklet: Great Events in North Carolina History 818 records
- History of North Carolina, Volume 1, Part 2 (1908) 744 records
- Our Kin: Being a History of the Hoffman, Rhyne, Costner, Rudisill, Best, Hovis, Hoyle, Wills, Shetley, Jenkins, Holland, Hambright, Gaston, Withers, Cansler, Clemmer and Lineberger Families 618 records
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