The new bern historical society is dedicated to sharing the rich history of new bern, nc and has been doing so since 1923. We thank everyone who both volunteered and who purchased books during our spring big book sale held. At first it consisted of everything south of cape fear, north carolina, but starting in 1682 other counties began to be carved out of its territory. No, this is not our membership photo, but it could be your distant family. Craven county nc archived data north carolina genealogy. Benning, a former reference assistant in the kellenberger room, and now librarian at the lee county. The new bern historical society offers many books online. Craven county history, craven county history author. Also, be aware that items returned to the book drop may remain on your account for up to 10 days.
Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Records of craven county, north carolina family history library records of craven county, north carolina, vol. Friends of the new berncraven county public library. As the author stumbles across books online about craven county, they will be listed here. The tryon palace historic site remains a popular tourist attraction in craven county, and new bern was the site of the first pepsicola drink ever made. History johnston county genealogy, north carolina your. The craven county courthouse is located in new bern, north carolina.
Vtg history new bern academy north carolina 1986 book. The archives at the north carolina history center consists of letters, diaries, photographs, account books, and other ephemera. Craven county miscellaneous index includes 1866 directory source. It was renamed craven precinct in 1712 and gained county.
Craven county north carolina history rp compiled from 4 sources new bern nc. Vtg history new bern academy north carolina 1986 book craven county nc book. The register of deeds is the custodian of important vital records and documents and is charged with maintaining and preserving those records for the people of craven county. With precolonial beginnings as home to native americans of different nations, this county. It is a series of interconnecting true stories about a small eastern north carolina town havelock and its surrounding environs craven county, its people and. The heritage of craven county, north carolina, volume 1 the heritage of craven county, north carolina, eastern north carolina.
The popular volume is subtitled the essential facts for the native, newcomer or visitor to the colonial capital of north carolina. The bulk of the collection centers on the federal occupation of new bern in the 1860s and institutional records. This web page is sponsored on behalf of the books we own project by rootsweb. A complete history of the second oldest city in north carolina and craven county. A history of new bern and craven county hardcover 1987. The exhibit currently contains images of and detailed information on north carolina currency and maps, as well as images and texts of books and. Craven county, located in the coastal plain region of eastern north carolina, lies within one of early north carolina s most important regions. Craven county continues to coordinate and support recovery efforts from hurricane florence. Craven county genealogy records are kept by a number of different government agencies and departments in craven county, north carolina. The book is available from tryon palace historic sutes and gardens museum shop, 8007671560. Eddie has written three histories based on his years of personal research. I have an ancestor named chloe bexley who was born about 1783 in north carolina she married william clark, also born in north carolina. The register of deeds is an elected official and holds office for four years per elected term. Although believed to be correct as presented, if you note any corrections, changes, additions, or find that any.
Johnston county was formed from craven county in 1746 and named for gabriel johnston who was the royal governor of north carolina from 17341752. For additional information contact gene hodges, assistant county. Formed in 1705, it was originally called archdale precinct of bath county. Craven county public records north carolina county office. Craven county school district craven county schools home. Craven county digitalnc north carolinas digital heritage. Excerpt from the free negro in north carolina, and, some colonial history of craven county the most pathetic figure in north carolina prior to the civil war was the free negro. Our north carolina books help you discover the most important events in the states history, its culture, and its community evolution throughout time. Craven county was created by the carolina proprietors in 1664 as an original county. Friends of the new bern craven county public library.
Some of my ancestors lived in new york, new jersey, and pennsylvania, but most of my united states ancestors lived in the south tennessee, north carolina. Edward ellis history of and books about havelock, cherry. The free negro in north carolina, and, some colonial. Amazon history book sellers, nc history text books. Access health, science, history, and social science titles online. There was a james reel in craven county, north carolina in the 1700s. Craven county geographic information system february 2020 craven county does not warrant the accuracy of the information shown on this page. Craven county, south carolina was one of the three original counties established by the lords proprietor of the english colony of carolana in 1682 to include the colonys lands stretching from awendaw creek north to the western shore of winyah bay and inland. Craven county genealogical society of north carolina welcomes you to our meetings and our website. Beth i have been researching my family history since 2006. A list of north carolina newspapers, including craven county can be found at the north carolina newspaper index page of the north carolina newspaper project. A history of the tri county area craven, pamlico and carteret counties from their earliest settlements to the present family history library compilation of published sources myheritage. The tryon palace historic site remains a popular tourist attraction in craven county.
Craven county, north carolina genealogy, books, cds, maps. If you use this information elsewhere, please credit the state archives of north carolina. In 1685, the original county of berkeley was expanded to include the southwestern part of craven county. The historic architecture of new bern and craven county, north carolina peter b. It was later used to form parts of dobbs, orange, wake and wilson counties, but gained territory from orange county in 1761 and from duplin county. The earliest known ancestor was benjamin griffin born in 1705 probably in virginia and died in craven county north carolina. Genealogy trails history group craven county, north carolina city, town, and rural directories source. It stated that the city was named for a british general and war hero, which turned out to be true. 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. Craven county, north carolina history, genealogy records. Nc roots nc genealogy links north carolina genealogy. Documented slave plantations of north carolina is a comprehensive database of various plantations derived from a variety of information mediums. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Craven county north carolina list of will book testators sampubco.
Craven county genealogy society fall family history. The following titles are located in the craven county digital history exhibit. Books washington, north carolina by louis van camp a new pictorial history of washington, and portions of beaufort county. The county was created in 1705 as archdale precinct from the nowextinct bath county. A history of craven county tryon palace new bern, north carolina the county seat was first called chattawka, or chattoocka, and later, in 1723, newbern a law fixed the spelling in 1897 to new bern. Click download or read online button to get the heritage of craven county north carolina book. The new bern historical society offers many books online, including some of the items shown below. The historic architecture of new bern and craven county, north. When craven county native edward ellis was a child there was a single brief paragraph in the areas phone directory about the history of havelock and cherry point. The heritage of craven county north carolina download. This early settlers of craven county, north carolina, database was created by susan m. Governor cooper announced on april 24, 2020 an extension of his executive order requiring that physical school buildings remain closed through the end of the school year. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
Craven county was created on december 3, 1705 from archdale precinct of bath county formed as archdale precinct, it was renamed craven about 1712 and declared a county in 1739. While family tradition states that the griffin family was of irish origin, it is probably of welsh origin as most people surnamed griffin come from wales. The grand lodge of ancient, free and accepted masons of north carolina. Census bureau maintains genealogy records in the form of census data.
The craven county public records north carolina links below open in a new window and take you to third party websites that provide access to craven county public records. Amazing tales of the first 300 years of havelock and craven county, north carolina, is the first volume of history. Guide to craven county, north carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. All but one proprietor agreed with the king, and lord john carteret will become earl granville and then have his oneeighth ownership allocated to him in north carolina. Items are placed in quarantine before they are checkedin. The following dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in craven county.
The land grant images and associated data on this website were provided courtesy of the state archives of north carolina, raleigh nc and are in the public domain. Worldcat relating to estates, 18691940 family history library wills and estate papers craven county, 16631978 family history. Craven county, north carolina and new bern, its capital 19. Craven county is currently involved in the administration of a hazard mitigation grant program hmgp funded by the nc division of emergency management. The north carolina state archives has microfilmed copies of many new bern newspapers. Browse books new berncraven county public library home. Craven county by lynn salsi and frances eubanks arcadia. Waterways, including the neuse and trent rivers, have shaped the history, industry, and culture of eastern north carolina s craven county. Please visit the county s website for the latest information. Craven county digital history exhibit new bern library. The exhibit currently contains images of and detailed information on north carolina currency and maps, as well as images and texts of books.
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