North Carolina Resources
Association of Professional Genealogists
This site can be searched to find a list of North Carolina researchers.
Cyndi's List for North Carolina
An excellent starting place with thousands of genealogy related links specific to North Carolina.
Digital NC - North Carolina
This site developed by the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center at the University of North Carolina has digitized original materials from over 224 libraries, museums, and archives across the North Carolina.
Government and Heritage Library
A resource for information about North Carolina, the library focuses on government publications, genealogy, digital collections, data and demographics, North Carolina information, and research assistance.
Laws: Private Acts 1715 to 1790
These are the private acts passed by the General Assembly from 1715 (Colonial period) and 1790. Search using the index in the back.
Laws: Session Acts 1791 to 1794
These are the acts passed by the NC General Assembly between 1791 and 1794. Search using index in the back.
NC Historical Records Online
David McCorkle's site with links to his NC land grant site and other resources he is digitizing for public access.
North Carolina Digital Collections
This site brings together free digital resources of original materials from the State Archives of North Carolina and the State Library of North Carolina.
North Carolina Newspaper Locator
This database contains newspaper microfilm housed at the Government & Heritage Library. It is not a complete list of all newspapers published in North Carolina.
Local Groups
Durham-Orange Genealogical Society
This is the site for the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society (DOGS) for Durham and Orange Counties in North Carolina. Durham and Orange County neighbor Wake County to the north and west.
Granville County Genealogical Society
The Granville County Genealogical Society places emphasis on genealogical material concerning Granville County, North Carolna. Granville County neighbors Wake County to the north.
North Carolina Genealogical Society
Dedicated to preserving and promoting genealogical studies in North Carolina.
Tar River Connections Genealogical Society
The Tar River Genealogical Society is interested in preserving the history and genealogy for the counties of Person, Vance, Granville, Franklin, Nash, Edgecombe, Pitt, Beaufort, Warren, Halifax and Wilson which are the northeastern North Carolina counties through which the Tar River and feeder creeks flow.
Local Blogs
Allied Families
A resource for linking and preserving the family history of Upchurch Families and Allied Families, who may or may not have a relationship of some sort to the Upchurch Family of the Swift Creek Township area of Wake County.
Diggin' For Clues
This blog is devoted to families of Wake, Granville, and Johnston Counties in North Carolina. It is authored by Carla Stancil.
Digital NC - Blog
This blog is maintained by the staff of the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center and features highlights from the collections at DigitalNC, an online library of primary sources from institutions across North Carolina.
DNA SIG Resources
Cyndi Deal's Blog page shows on-line resources she has shared with the DNA SIG group for understanding DNA testing and for analyzing test results.
Double First Cousins
A blog by Barbara McGeachy about her ancestors from Wilkes County, North Carolina, and surrounding counties.
Research Facilities
Daughters of American Revolution
Are you just starting out on your journey to discover your family roots…or are you one document away from solving a mystery of one of your ancestors? Wherever you are in your genealogical process, DAR is here to help. The DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS) includes free online databases containing information on Revolutionary patriot ancestors, descendants of those patriots, as well as the vast array of genealogical resources from the DAR Library.
Duke University Library Special Collections
Although there is no separate genealogical division, Perkins Library has many items of interest to the genealogist, including local histories and published family genealogies. Focus on Durham local history.
Olivia Raney Local History Library
The collection at this public library is devoted primarily to local and family history and is an excellent resource for people who are researching Wake County history or genealogy.
State Archives of North Carolina
The State Archives of North Carolina collects, preserves, and makes available for public use historical and evidential materials relating to North Carolina. Its holdings include official records of state, county, and local governmental units, and also non-governmental records.
UNC CH - Wilson Library's NC Collection
North Carolina Collection has "the country's largest collection of printed materials on a single state." Collections in local history and genealogy. Articles about researching North Carolina local history and genealogy. Biographical index. Clipping Files provide information and often an alphabetical index of articles clipped by the North Carolina Collection primarily from newspapers and magazines. Topical bibliographies (eg. African American Newspapers in North Carolina, City Directories, Telephone Books, etc.). Bibliography of recently acquired materials.
Other Genealogical Resources
African American History
Visit the U.S. NARA (National Archives and Record Administration) website to find information and links about researching their African American resources.
Gravestone Symbolism
This links to a page on the Family Tree Magazine website about gravestones and their symbolism. There is also a short video available along with a link to download a guide.
Beginning Genealogy
FamilySearch Wiki
A great genealogy resource guide organized by locale. Learn all about how to access the records available for the areas where your ancestors lived.
On-line Webinars
Visit Conference Keepers at anytime to find on-line webinars, including many FREE ones, to help you with your genealogy research.