GENEALOGY SOURCES
FOR
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C.
BY RHONDA KONIG
LOCAL HISTORY LIBRARIAN
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
FALL 2002
COPYRIGHT: RHONDA KONIG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
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Wayne County Formation
Purpose
Scope
Method
Using the Pathfinder
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Resources Available at Wayne County Public Library
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Call Numbers
Search Terms
Architecture
Bible Records
Birth Records
Cemeteries
Census
Court Records
Death Records
Directories
Electronic Mailing Lists
Family Histories
Histories
Internet Sites
Land/Property Records
Maps
Marriage Records
Military Records
Newspapers
Obituaries
Periodicals
Photographs
Religious Histories
Societies
Taxation
Voter Registration Records
Wills
Yearbooks
Miscellaneous
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Sources Not Owned by WCPL
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African American Records
Birth Records
Cemeteries
Census
Citizenship/Alien Registration/Naturalization
Court Records
Death Records
Divorce
Family Histories
Histories
Land/Property Records
Marriage Records
Medical Records
Military Records
Newspapers
Occupations
Public Records
Religious Histories
Societies
Taxation
Voter/Election Records
Wills/Estates/Probate Records
Miscellaneous
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Referral
1 Wayne County Courthouse
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INTRODUCTION:
WAYNE COUNTY FORMATION
Johnston County was formed from Craven County in 1746. Dobbs County was formed from
Johnston County in 1758. Wayne County was formed from Dobbs County in 1779.
(source: Johnson, Bob and Charles S. Norwood, eds. History of Wayne County, North Carolina:
A Collection of Historical Stories Created by the Heritage Committee on the Bicentennial
Commission and Published in Goldsboro News-Argus, April 6, 1975-July 4, 1976. Goldsboro,
N.C.: Wayne County Historical Association, 1979, p. 30.)
PURPOSE
This pathfinder is meant to provide a list of genealogy sources specific to Wayne County, North
Carolina. The main focus is on materials available at the Wayne County Public Library. The
secondary focus is on materials that are easily available to Wayne County North Carolina
residents.
SCOPE
Resources included are those dealing with Wayne County genealogy and history from its
beginning to the present. Also included are sources for Craven, Johnston and Dobbs counties for
the years that Wayne County was part of those counties. Print, microform, and Internet sources
are included.
Specific libraries and archives were searched to find resources. They are The Family History
Library, The State Archives of North Carolina, The State Library of North Carolina, The Wayne
Community College Library, The Wayne County Courthouse and the Wayne County Public
Library. These collections were chosen because their resources are available locally to the
residents of Wayne County, with the exception of the State Archives of North Carolina and the
State Library of North Carolina. The State Archives and State Library were selected because
they have large collections of Wayne County genealogy resources and the drive is only a little
over an hour from Wayne County. The State Archives also sells copies of its microfilm.
METHOD
Collections that were searched to find sources for the pathfinder and the methods used to search
them are listed below. Keep in mind that the collections at these resources may change at any
time.
The following county names and Wayne County cities/town names were used as search terms for
the collections verified by an online catalog: Wayne County, Johnston County, Dobbs County,
Craven County, Adamsville, Belfast, Bethel, Best, Brogden, Buck Swamp, Dobbersville,
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Dudley, Elroy, Eureka, Faro, Fremont, Genoa, Goldsboro, Grady, Grantham, Hood Swamp,
Indian Springs, Jordans Chapel, Kennedy Crossroads, Langston, Little River, Mar-Mac, MillerPeacocks Crossroads, Mount Olive, Musgraves Crossroads, Nahunta, New Hope, Newsome,
Patetown, Pikeville, Pinewood, Piney Grove, Pricetown, Rosewood, Saulston, Seven Springs,
Smith Chapel, Stevens Mill, Stony Creek, Walnut Creek, Watery Branch and Watson
Crossroads.
The Family History Library
Family History Center in Goldsboro
1000 Eleventh Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919)-731-2130
Family History Library Online Catalog:
www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp
The online catalog was searched using a ‘Place Search’ using ‘Wayne’ as a keyword. ‘North
Carolina, Wayne’ was selected from the results. This returned a list of topics for Wayne County,
N.C. and then each topic was looked at and appropriate materials were included in the
pathfinder. There was a link on the page with the Wayne County topics called ‘View Related
Places.’ This link was selected which resulted in a list of materials for Wayne County towns.
Each link was selected and appropriate materials were included in the pathfinder.
‘Place’ searches were also performed using the keywords ‘Craven,’ ‘Dobbs, ’ and ‘Johnston’ for
those North Carolina counties. Topics were looked at and appropriate materials were added to
the pathfinder if they covered a time period when Wayne County was part of those counties. The
‘View Related Places’ link was not selected for counties other than Wayne.
Most of the materials for Wayne County are available at the main library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Materials can, however, be sent from the main library, for a fee, to the Family History Center
located in Goldsboro. The Family History Library Catalog was last accessed on 10/15/02 and
last checked for collection updates on 9/25/02.
The State Archives of North Carolina
109 East Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919)-733-3952
“The Guide to Research Materials in the North Carolina State Archives: County Records” at
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/archives/arch/FindingAids/guide.htm was accessed to locate
materials at the State Archives. Materials included in this guide are listed alphabetically by
county. Craven, Dobbs, Johnston and Wayne County materials were added if they looked
appropriate. Materials were verified on the Internet, they were not looked at in person. This site
was last accessed on 10/14/02 and last checked for collection updates 9/17/02.
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The State Library of North Carolina
109 East Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919)-733-7222
State Library Online Catalog: http://go.dcr.state.nc.us
The State Library of North Carolina holdings were searched by using their online catalog.
Keywords listed at the beginning of this section were used to search the catalog for appropriate
resources. This site was last accessed and checked for collection updates on 10/15/02.
Wayne County Community College Library Catalog
Wayne LC Building
3000 Wayne Memorial Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919)-735-5151
WCC Online Catalog: www.cclinc.ncccs.cc.nc.us
The Wayne County Community College Library holdings were searched by using their online
catalog. Keywords listed at the beginning of this section were used to search the catalog for
appropriate resources. This site was last accessed and checked for collection updates on
10/11/02.
Wayne County Courthouse (the Estates and Register of Deeds Offices)
224 East Walnut Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919)-731-7921 (Estates Office)
(919)-731-1449 (Register of Deeds)
A visit was made to the Register of Deeds and Estates Offices in order to verify their holdings.
Volumes were browsed for types of records kept, the materials were not handled individually.
The courthouse was last visited for holding updates on 11/22/02.
Wayne County Public Library
1001 East Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919)-735-1824
WCPL website: www.wcpl.org (Dial up instructions for the catalog are on this website, it is not
available on the World Wide Web.)
The library’s online catalog was searched using the keywords listed at the beginning of this
section. Each item listed in the WCPL collection was accessed and assessed individually. The
Wayne County Public Library was last checked for collection updates on 10/16/02.
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USING THE PATHFINDER
The first section of the pathfinder lists resources available at WCPL. The second section lists
resources available at the other selected locations, but not at WCPL or the Wayne County
Courthouse. The third section lists the types of records available at the Wayne County
Courthouse. A table of contents at the beginning of the pathfinder lists the page numbers of
genealogy categories. Items available at WCPL are annotated because they were assessed
individually, the others were not. Information for each entry includes author, title, place of
publication, publisher, and date of publication when available. At the end of each entry is a list
of abbreviations for the libraries which own the resource. Wayne County Public Library is not
listed at the end of entries because there is an entire section devoted to its holdings. Here is a list
of abbreviations used in the pathfinder and what they stand for:
FHL – Family History Library
SA – North Carolina State Archives
SL – State Library of North Carolina, Genealogy Department (if the source listed is at the State
Library in another department it is noted)
WCC – Wayne County Community College
WCPL – Wayne County Public Library
Sample Entry:
author
title
place of
publication
publisher
date of
publication
Howell, Frances G. North Carolina, Wayne County, 1860. Goldsboro, N.C.: F.G. Howell,
1988. - LH 1860 NC CEN
call number/location
A transcription of the Wayne County, North Carolina U.S. Federal Census for the year
1860. Information included is: family number, names, age, sex, color, occupation, value of real
annotation estate, value of personal property and birthplace. Also included is a transcription of the Wayne
County Mortality List for the Year Ending June 1, 1850, a 1986 Wayne County township map
and a name index.
abbreviations for libraries that own the book
FHL, SL, WCC
RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT WCPL:
CALL NUMBERS
If you’d like to browse our collection for Wayne County genealogical material look for these call
numbers in the Local History Room:
Craven County = LH 975.6192
Dobbs County = LH 975.6395
Johnston County = LH 975.641
Wayne County = LH 975.6395
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SEARCH TERMS
Here are some good keywords to use when searching our online public access catalog (book
catalog):
Wayne County
Or
Dobbs County
Or
Johnston County
Or
Craven County
By themselves or with one of
these terms
bastardy birth cemetery(ies)
church court death deed(s)
divorce history land
marriage military probate
property records tax voter
ARCHITECTURE
Hammond, Barbara. An Architectural Inventory of Goldsboro, NC. Goldsboro, N.C.: City
of Goldsboro, 1987. – LH 975.6395 Arc
An inventory of over 400 significant/historic Goldsboro, North Carolina buildings and
homes. Entries are ordered by street. Information about each structure is usually 1-2 paragraphs
including a black and white photograph, address, original owners, history, architectural elements
and more. There is an alphabetical index.
Pezzoni, J. Daniel, ed. Glimpses of Wayne County, North Carolina: An Architectural History.
Goldsboro, N.C.: Wayne County Historical Association, 1998. – LH 720.9756 Gli
A history of the architecture of Wayne County, North Carolina. Included is a historical
essay on Wayne County architecture and information on featured properties. Information about
the featured properties including black and white photographs, address, history, significance of
the structure, original owners, architectural details and more. An alphabetical index is included.
SL(general collection), WCC
Pope, Sarah Manning, and Emily Weil. Postcards of Old Wayne County, North Carolina.
Goldsboro, N.C.: Wayne County Historical Association, 1995. – LH 975.6395 Pop
Postcards of Wayne County buildings and landmarks. Each post card entry includes a
picture and brief history of the postcard, building or landmark.
SL(general collection)
BIBLE RECORDS
Murphy, Wm. L. Dobbs County, N.C. Bible Records Vol. I. Raleigh, N.C.: Bill Murphy, no
date. - LH 975.6395 Mur
This work contains 75 transcribed Bible and family records from families who lived in
the Greene-Lenoir-Wayne County area of North Carolina. There is a table of contents listing the
family names as well as alphabetical name and slave indexes. Each family or bible record
includes the family name, dates covered, where the information came from, the book’s owner,
and a transcription of genealogical information included.
FHL, SL
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Murphy, Wm. L. Dobbs County, N.C. Bible Records Vol. II and III. Raleigh, N.C.: Bill
Murphy, 1987. - LH 975.6395 Mur
(Same type of information as the previous title.)
FHL, SL
Murphy, Wm. L. Dobbs County, N.C. Bible Records Vol. IV. Raleigh, N.C.: Bill Murphy,
1996. - LH 975.6395 Mur
(Same type of information as the previous title, but only includes 56 records.)
FHL, SL
Murphy, Wm. L. Dobbs County, N.C. Bible Records Vol. V. Raleigh, N.C.: Bill Murphy,
1996. - LH 975.6395 Mur
(Same type of information as the previous title, but only includes 54 records.)
FHL, SL
BIRTH RECORDS
Indexes to Births in the Carolina Headlight and Goldsboro Messenger Newspapers –
Local History Ancillary Room
These are name indexes put together by a WCPL volunteer project. Information included
is name, birth date, place of birth, name and date of the newspaper in which the announcement
appears.
CEMETERIES
Beauchamp, Eula Pearl, Murphy, Jo Ann Ernul and Jerline S. Wetherington, comps.
Craven County, North Carolina Cemeteries: Volume 1, City of New Bern. New Bern, N.C.:
The Eastern North Carolina Genealogical Society, [1995]. – LH 975.6192 Bea
Transcriptions of gravestones in New Bern, NC cemeteries. A name index allows easy
access to transcriptions. Cemeteries are arranged by name. A history and location of cemeteries
are included.
Beauchamp, Eula Pearl, Murphy, Jo Ann Ernul and Jerline S. Wetherington, comps.
Craven County, North Carolina Cemeteries: Volume 2, County of Craven. New Bern, N.C.:
The Eastern North Carolina Genealogical Society, 1997. – LH 975.6192 Bea
Transcriptions of gravestones in Craven County, N.C. cemeteries. A name index allows
easy access to transcriptions. Cemeteries are arranged by name. A history and location of
cemeteries are included.
Caudill, Edna Alford, comp. Cemetery Records of Johnston County: Volumes 1-3. No
place: Johnston County Genealogical Society, no date. – LH 975.641 Joh
Transcriptions of Johnston County tombstones. Cemeteries are assigned numbers and a
name index refers you to the cemetery number. Three volumes are bound together.
SL, WCC
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Ross, Elizabeth E. (volume 7) and Edna Alford Caudill Wilder (volume 4-6), comps.
Cemetery Records of Johnston County: Volumes 4-6. No place: Johnston County
Genealogical Society, no date. – LH 975.641 Joh
Transcriptions of Johnston County tombstones. Cemeteries are assigned numbers and a
name index refers you to the cemetery number. Four volumes are bound together.
SL, WCC (v. 4-5)
Thomson, Mrs. Faison Jr., comp. Gravestone Inscriptions, an Inventory of Cemeteries in
Wayne County. Goldsboro, N.C.: Wayne County Historical Association, 1981. - LH
975.6395 Gra
An alphabetical last name index allows you to access the entries, which are transcribed
by cemetery. Each entry includes the general location/address and name (if available) of the
cemetery as well as a transcription of information engraved on the gravestones.
FHL, SL
Von Luedtke, Erik, comp. Wayne County Cemeteries: Book 1. No place: no publisher,
1994. – LH 975.6395 Lue
An alphabetical name index allows you to access the entries. Entries are listed by
cemetery and each entry includes the cemetery name (if available), location, and a transcription
of the gravestones.
CENSUS
Carrere, Charlotte. White Census Schedule, 1860, Wayne County, North Carolina. No place:
no publisher, no date. – LH 1860 NC CEN
This work includes a name index with census sheet numbers of the Wayne County, North
Carolina 1860 U.S. Federal Census white schedules.
Eleventh Census of the United States, 1890, Schedules Enumerating Union Veterans and
Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War, North Carolina, Bundles 119-123, M123 Roll 58.
Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the National Archives of the United States, 1948, microfilm.
– Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1890 Veterans Schedule includes: line number;
house number; family number; names of surviving soldiers, sailors, marine and widows; rank;
company; name of regiment or vessel; date of enlistment; date of discharge; length of service;
post office address; disability incurred.
Howell, Frances G. North Carolina, Wayne County, 1860. Goldsboro, N.C.: F.G. Howell,
1988. - LH 1860 NC CEN
A transcription of the Wayne County, North Carolina U.S. Federal Census for the year
1860. Information included is: family number, names, age, sex, color, occupation, value of real
estate, value of personal property and birthplace. Also included is a transcription of the Wayne
County Mortality List for the Year Ending June 1, 1850, a 1986 Wayne County township map
and a name index.
FHL, SL, WCC
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Howell, Frances G. Wayne County, North Carolina Census, 1790-1840. Goldsboro, N.C.:
F.G. Howell, 1998. - LH Census 1790-1840
A transcription of the Wayne County, North Carolina U.S. Federal Census for the years
1790-1840. The records are transcribed in full for the years 1790-1810. For 1820-1840
information included is: head of the household, age categories of free white males and females
and head of households of free blacks. An index is included for each year.
SL
Howell, Frances Godwin. Wayne County, North Carolina 1850 Census. Goldsboro, N.C.:
F.G. Howell, 1987. - LH 1850 NC CEN
A transcription of the 1850 Wayne County, North Carolina U.S. Federal Census.
Information included is: house number, family number, name, age, sex, color, occupation, real
estate value and birthplace. A name index is included.
SL, WCC
Howell, Frances Godwin. Wayne County, North Carolina 1870 Census. Goldsboro, N.C.:
no publisher, no date. - LH 1870 NC CEN
Abstracted information from the 1870 Wayne County North Carolina U.S. Federal
Census. Information abstracted includes: house number, name, age, sex, race, occupation,
property value, birthplace, father of foreign born, mother of foreign born, if born within the year,
if married within the year. A name index is included.
Population Census Schedules of the First Census of the United States, 1790, M637, North
Carolina, Roll 7. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the National Archives of the United States,
1965, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1790 census includes: names of heads of
families; age categories of free white males; free white females including heads of families; all
other free persons; slaves.
Population Census Schedules of the Second Census of the United States, 1800, M32, North
Carolina, Roll 32. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the National Archives of the United States,
1957, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1800 census includes: names of heads of
families; age categories for free white males and females; all other free persons; slaves.
Population Census Schedules of the Third Census of the United States, 1810, M252, North
Carolina, Roll 43. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the National Archives of the United States,
1957, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1810 census includes: names of heads of
families; age categories for free white males and females; all other free persons; slaves.
Population Census Schedules of the Fourth Census of the United States, 1820, M33, North
Carolina, Roll 83. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the National Archives of the United States,
1958, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1820 census includes: name of the county,
parish, township, town or city where the family resides; names of heads of families; age
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categories for free white males and females, slave males and females and free colored males and
females; foreigners not naturalized; numbers of persons engaged in agriculture; numbers of
persons engaged in commerce; numbers of persons engaged in manufactures; and all other
persons except Indians not taxed.
Population Census Schedules of the Fifth Census of the United States, 1830, M19, North
Carolina, Roll 125. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the National Archives of the United
States, 1944, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1830 census includes: line number; name of the
county, city, ward, town, township, parish, precinct, hundred or district; names of heads of
families; age categories for free white males and females, slave males and females and free
colored males and females; total persons; age and race categories for the deaf and dumb and
blind; aliens-foreigners not naturalized.
Population Census Schedules of the Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, M704, North
Carolina, Roll 374. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the National Archives of the United
States, 1967, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1840 census includes: line number; name of the
county, city, ward, town, township, parish, precinct, hundred, or district; names of heads of
families; age categories for free white males and females, slave males and females and free
colored males and females; total; number of persons in each family employed in: mining,
agriculture, commerce, manufacture and trade, navigation of the ocean, navigation of canals,
lakes, rivers, learned professional engineers; names of pensioners for Revolutionary or military
services, included in the foregoing; ages; age and race categories for the deaf and dumb, blind,
insane and idiots at public charge and insane and idiots at private charge; schools: universities or
college, number of students, academies and grammar schools, numbers of scholars, primary and
common schools, number of scholars at public charge, number of white persons over 20 years of
age in each family who cannot read and write.
Population Census Schedules of the Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M342, North
Carolina, Free and Slave Schedules, Rolls 648, 656. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the
National Archives of the United States, 1964, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History
Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1850 census includes: dwelling-houses
numbered in the order of visitation; families numbered in the order of visitation; the name of
every person whose usual place of abode on the first day of June, 1850 was in this family; age;
sex; color (white, black, or mulatto); profession, occupation or trade of each male person over 15
years of age; value of real estate owned; place of birth naming the state, territory, or country;
married within the year; attended school within the year; persons over 20 years of age who
cannot read and write; whether deaf and dumb, blind, insane, idiotic, pauper or convict.
Population Census Schedules of the Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653, North
Carolina, Free and Slave Schedules, Rolls 917, 927. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the
National Archives of the United States, 1967, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History
Ancillary Room
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Information which may be found on the 1860 census includes: dwelling-houses
numbered in the order of visitation; families numbered in the order of visitation; the name of
every person whose usual place of abode on the first day of June, 1860 was in this family; age;
sex; color (white, black, or mulatto); profession, occupation or trade of each male person over 15
years of age; value of real estate; value of personal estate; place of birth naming the state,
territory, or country; married within the year; attended school within the year; persons over 20
years of age who cannot read and write; whether deaf and dumb, blind, insane, idiotic, pauper or
convict.
Population Census Schedules of the Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, North
Carolina, Roll 1165. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the National Archives of the United
States, 1965, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1870 census includes: dwelling-houses
numbered in the order of visitation; families numbered in the order of visitation; the name of
every person whose usual place of abode on the first day of June, 1870 was in this family; age;
sex; color (white, black, mulatto, Chinese, Indian); profession, occupation or trade of each male
person over 15 years of age; value of real estate; value of personal estate; place of birth naming
the state, territory, or country; father of foreign born; mother of foreign born; if born within the
year state month; if married within the year state month; attended school within the year; cannot
read; cannot write; whether deaf and dumb, blind, insane, idiotic, pauper or convict; male
citizens of U.S. of 21 years of age and upwards; male citizens of U.S. of 21 years of age and
upwards where right to vote is denied on other grounds than rebellion or other crime.
Population Census Schedules of the Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9, North
Carolina, Roll 986. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the Bureau of Census, no date, microfilm.
– Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1880 census includes: name of street; house
number; dwelling-houses numbered in the order of visitation; families numbered in the order of
visitation; the name of every person whose usual place of abode on the first day of June, 1880
was in this family; age; if born within the census year give the month; sex; color (white, black,
mulatto, Chinese, Indian); relationship of each person to the head of the family; single; married;
widowed, divorced; married during the census year; profession, occupation or trade of each
person male or female; number of months this person has been unemployed during the census
year; is the person (on the day of the enumerator’s visit) sick, or temporarily disabled, so as to be
unable to attend to ordinary business or duties; If so what is the sickness or disability; blind; deaf
and dumb; idiotic; insane; maimed, crippled, bedridden, or otherwise disabled; place of birth
naming the state, territory, or country if of foreign birth; place of birth of the father of this
person, naming state or territory of the United States or the country if of foreign birth; place of
birth of the mother of this person, naming state or territory of the United States or the country if
of foreign birth; attended school within the year; cannot read; cannot write.
Population Census Schedules of the Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, T623, North
Carolina, Roll 1223. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the Bureau of Census, no date,
microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1900 census includes: line number; street; house
number; number of dwelling house in the order of visitation; number of family in the order of
visitation; name of each person whose place of abode on June 1, 1900, was in this family; color
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or race; sex; month and year of birth; age at last birthday; whether single, married, widowed or
divorced; number of years of present marriage; mother of how many children; number of these
children livening; place of birth of this person; place of birth of father of this person; place of
birth of mother of this person; year of immigration to the U.S.; naturalization; occupation, trade
or profession; months not employed; attended school (in months); can read; can write; can speak
English; home owned or rented; home owned free or mortgaged; farm or house; number of farm
schedule.
Population Census Schedules of the Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, T624,
North Carolina, Roll 1137. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the Bureau of Census, no date,
microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1910 census includes: line number; street; house
number; number of dwelling house in the order of visitation; number of family in the order of
visitation; name of each person whose place of abode on April 15, 1910, was in this family;
relationship of this person to the head of the family; color or race; sex; age at last birthday;
whether single, married, widowed or divorced; number of years of present marriage; mother of
how many children; number of these children livening; place of birth of this person; place of
birth of father of this person; place of birth of mother of this person; year of immigration to the
U.S.; naturalization; whether able to speak English, if not give language spoken; occupation,
trade or profession; general nature of industry, business or establishment in which this person
works; whether out of work on April 15, 1910; number of weeks out of work during 1909;
attended school any time since Sept. 1, 1909; can read; can write; can speak English; home
owned or rented; home owned free or mortgaged; farm or house; number of farm schedule;
whether a survivor of the Union or Confederate Army or Navy; whether blind (both eyes);
whether deaf and dumb.
Population Census Schedules of the Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, T625,
North Carolina, Roll 1328. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the Bureau of Census, no date,
microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1920 census includes: line number; street; house
number; number of dwelling house in the order of visitation; number of family in the order of
visitation; name of each person whose place of abode on January 1, 1920, was in this family;
color or race; sex; month and year of birth; age at last birthday; whether single, married,
widowed or divorced; place of birth of this person; mother tongue of this person; place of birth
of father of this person; mother tongue of father of this person; place of birth of mother of this
person; mother tongue of father of this person; year of immigration; naturalized or alien; if
naturalized, year of naturalization; occupation, trade or profession; industry, business, or
establishment in which at work; employer, salary, or wage worker, or working on own account;
attended school any time since Sept. 1, 1919; can read; can write; can speak English; home
owned or rented; home owned free or mortgaged; number of farm schedule.
Population Census Schedules of the Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, T626, North
Carolina, Roll 1727, 1728. Washington, D.C.: Filmed by the Bureau of the Census, no date,
microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet Local History Ancillary Room
Information which may be found on the 1930 census includes: line number; street; house
number; number of dwelling house in the order of visitation; number of family in the order of
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visitation; name of each person whose place of abode on April 1, 1930, was in this family; color
or race; sex; age at last birthday; marital condition; age at first marriage; place of birth of this
person; place of birth of father of this person; place of birth of mother of this person; language
spoken in home before coming to the United States; year of immigration; naturalized or alien;
occupation, trade or profession; industry, business, or establishment in which at work; class of
worker; whether actually at work; whether a veteran of the U.S. military or naval forces
mobilized for any war or expedition; If yes, what war or expedition; attended school any time
since Sept. 1, 1929; can read and write; can speak English; home owned or rented; value of home
if owned, or monthly rental if rented; radio set; does this family live on a farm; number of farm
schedule.
Wayne County North Carolina, 1800-1840 U.S. Census. No place: no publisher, no date. LH 1800 NC CEN
Photocopies of the Wayne County North Carolina U.S. Federal Census for the years
1800-1840. Copies are arranged by year and a name index is included after each year.
COURT RECORDS
Ham, Tania S. Wayne County, North Carolina Minutes County Court Pleas and Quarter
Sessions, 1787-1794. Jacksonville, F.L.: T.S. Ham, 1982. - LH 975.6395 Way
These records were transcribed verbatim from microfilm at the North Carolina State
Archives. Possible information included is: deed of sales, appointment, wills, court orders,
motions and more. A name index allows access to persons mentioned in the records.
SL
Haun, Weynette Parks. Craven County North Carolina County Court Minutes (Court Pleas
& Quarters Sessions) 1742-1748, Book III. Durham, N.C.: W.P. Haun, 1983. – LH 975.6192
Hau
These records were transcribed from microfilm located at the North Carolina Department
of Archives and History. Types of records included are wills, deed of sale, inventory, power of
attorney, court orders, court motions and more.
SL
Haun, Weynette Parks. Craven Precinct-County North Carolina Court Minutes 1730 Thru
1741, Book II. Durham, N.C.: W.P. Haun, 1981. – LH 975.6192 Hau
These records were transcribed from microfilm located at the North Carolina Department
of Archives and History. Types of records included are wills, deed of sale, inventory, power of
attorney, court orders, court motions and more.
SL
Haun, Weynette Parks. Craven Precinct-County North Carolina Precinct-County Court
Minutes 1712-1715, Book I. Durham, N.C.: W.P. Haun, 1978. – LH 975.6192 Hau
These records were transcribed from microfilm located at the North Carolina Department
of Archives and History. Types of records included are wills, deed of sale, inventory, power of
attorney, court orders, court motions and more.
SL
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Hill, Martha Ellis. Wayne County, North Carolina Court House Records, 1780-1896. No
place: no publisher, 1995. - LH 975.6395 Hil
This work includes a transcription of the following documents: Wayne County Guardian
Bonds, 1857-1867, Taxable Property in Wayne County 1859-1863, Court Pleas and Quarter
Sessions 1820-1823 (with index), Land Claims in Wayne County Registered with the State of
North Carolina 1780-1896 (with index). The original records are located in the North Carolina
State Archives.
DEATH RECORDS
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Assistant
Secretary for Health and State Health Director, Division of Epidemiology, Vital Records
Section Central Files Unit. Vital Records Section – Index to Certificates of Death File 19091967. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the Department of Cultural Resources Division of Archives
and History, 1991, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet
Records are in alphabetical order by deceased name. Information given includes race,
age, volume, page number and date.
DIRECTORIES
Goldsboro, N.C. Telephone Books. (Various publishers, titles and dates) – Local History
Room, ask a reference librarian for assistance.
WCPL owns the following years: 1968-2003, current.
Hill Donnelly Cross Reference Directory for Goldsboro, North Carolina. Tampa, F.L.: Hill
Donnelly Corporation, 1989-?. – Local History Room, ask a reference librarian for assistance.
WCPL owns the following years: 1989, 1990, 1991-1993, 1995-1999, current. This work
allows you to look up residents by name, phone number or address. It includes Goldsboro and
neighboring towns.
WCC(1991-1995)
Hill’s Goldsboro (Wayne County, N.C.) City Directory. Richmond, V.A.: Hill Directory
Company, 1911?-1982. – Local History Room, ask a reference librarian for assistance.
WCPL owns the following years: 1911-1912, 1928, 1936, 1938, 1940, 1945, 1948, 195054, 1956, 1958-1960, 1962-1982. In general a city directory lists names, addresses and phone
numbers of residents and businesses. Genealogical information usually included in city
directories is name, marital status, occupation and address of adult residents, students and
retirees. Other information which may be included are listings of government officials and
agencies, clubs and organizations, hospitals, schools, churches, history of the city, and statistical
profiles of the city.
Polk’s Goldsboro, North Carolina, City Directory. Richmond, V.A.: R.L. Polk and
Company, 1983-. – Local History Room, ask a reference librarian for assistance.
WCPL owns the following years: 1983-1987, 1989-2001, current. In general a city
directory lists names, addresses and phone numbers of residents and businesses. Genealogical
information usually included in city directories is name, marital status, occupation and address of
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adult residents, students and retirees. Other information which may be included are listings of
government officials and agencies, clubs and organizations, hospitals, schools, churches, history
of the city, and statistical profiles of the city.
WCC(1997, 2001, 2002)
Hill’s Mount Olive (Wayne County, N.C.) City Directory. Richmond, V.A.: Hill Directory
Company Publishers, 19??. – 1981. – Local History Room, ask a reference librarian for
assistance.
WCPL owns the following years: 1972-1973, 1976, 1978. In general a city directory lists
names, addresses and phone numbers of residents and businesses. Genealogical information
usually included in city directories is name, marital status, occupation and address of adult
residents, students and retirees. Other information which may be included are listings of
government officials and agencies, clubs and organizations, hospitals, schools, churches, history
of the city, and statistical profiles of the city.
Polk’s Mount Olive (Wayne County, N.C.) City Directory. Richmond, V.A.: R.L. Polk and
Company, 1982-. – Local History Room, ask a reference librarian for assistance.
WCPL owns the following years: 1982, 1984-1985, 1987, 1989, 1991
In general a city directory lists names, addresses and phone numbers of residents and businesses.
Genealogical information usually included in city directories is name, marital status, occupation
and address of adult residents, students and retirees. Other information which may be included
are listings of government officials and agencies, clubs and organizations, hospitals, schools,
churches, history of the city, and statistical profiles of the city.
WCC(1997, 1998)
Wayne County, NC Cross Reference Directory. Lexington, SC: Southern Directory
Company, 1982, 1984. – Local History Room, ask a reference librarian for assistance.
WCPL owns the 1982 and 1984 issues. This directory lists residents of Wayne County
by street address and phone number. It also includes rural route maps.
ELECTRONIC MAILING LISTS
NCCRAVEN
A mailing list for those interested in Craven County, North Carolina genealogy.
To subscribe send "subscribe" to nccraven-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or nccraven-drequest@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
NCDOBBS
A mailing list for those interested in Dobbs County, North Carolina genealogy. To subscribe
send “subscribe” to ncdobbs-1-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
ncdobbs-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
NCJOHNST
A mailing list for those interested in Johnston County, North Carolina genealogy. To subscribe
send “subscribe” to ncjohnst-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or ncjohnst-drequest@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
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NCWAYNE
A mailing list for those interested in Wayne County, North Carolina genealogy. To subscribe
send "subscribe" to ncwayne-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or ncwayne-drequest@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
FAMILY HISTORIES
Family History Books – Local History Room, Ask a Reference Librarian for assistance
WCPL has a number of family histories that may have Wayne County connections. They’re
arranged alphabetically by surname in the Local History Room.
The Heritage of Johnston County, North Carolina, 1985. Winston-Salem, N.C.: The
Heritage of Johnston County Book Committee in Cooperation with the History Division
Hunter Publishing Company, 1985. – LH Johnston Heritage, Local History Ancillary Room
The bulk of this work includes family history essays. Also included are historical
sketches of Johnston County including topics such as history of Smithfield, Johnston County
during the Revolutionary War, religious histories, schooling, the Civil War, and Johnston County
city histories.
SL, WCC
Johnstone, Mary Daniels, comp. Wayne County Heritage, North Carolina, 1982. WinstonSalem, N.C.: The Association and the Society in Cooperation with Hunter Publishing
Company, 1982. – LH Wayne Heritage, Local History Ancillary Room
This source includes information on local history, churches, education and commerce,
and family history.
SL, WCC
Perkins, Theodore Edison. The Theodore Edison Perkins Collection of Genealogy: Mostly
Wayne County, North Carolina. Greensboro, N.C.: T.E. Perkins, 1985. – LH 929 Per
A seven volume work dealing with the Perkins family genealogy. Information likely to
be found is name, birth date, birth place, marriage date, marriage place, spouse name, children
names and birth dates, death date and death place. This information is made accessible by a
table of contents of names.
SL
Thorne, Barbara M. Howard, ed. The Heritage of Craven County North Carolina Volume I,
1984. Winston-Salem, N.C.: The Eastern North Carolina Genealogical Society in
Cooperation with the History Division of Hunter Publishing Company, 1984. – LH Craven
Heritage, Local History Ancillary Room
The main focus of this work is family history sketches. Other topics included are local
histories, towns, places of interest and churches.
SL, WCC
Vertical File Materials – Local History Ancillary Room
WCPL has a collection of vertical files containing with Wayne County family histories.
Ask a reference librarian for assistance.
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HISTORIES
Crews, Coletta A. “Wayne County, North Carolina: A Place and a People: 1860-1880.”
Thesis, East Carolina University, 1995. – LH 975.6395 Cre
A thesis using Wayne County, North Carolina as a case study. Topics include: early
Wayne County history, population characteristics for the years 1860, 1870 and 1880, Wayne
County during the Civil War, post war adjustment and the family on the farm.
Daniels, Frank A. History of Wayne County: Dedication of the New Court House and History
of Wayne County. No place: no publisher, 1914. – LH 975.6395 Dan
Includes the speeches/proceedings of the dedication of the new Wayne County
Courthouse in 1914. Judge Frank Daniels makes a speech that goes into detail about Wayne
County history.
SL(general collection)
Goldsboro North Carolina Showcase. No place: Jerry Parker Advertising, 1983. – LH
975.6396 Gol
An overview of the Goldsboro community during the early 1980s including topics such
as quality of life, economy, city government, professions, history and individual citizen profiles.
Gurley, Mozelle R. A History of the Nahunta Community. Goldsboro, N.C.: no publisher,
1990. – LH 975.6395 Gur
A history of the Nahunta community, Wayne County, N.C. including: early history,
community leaders, education, religion, organizations, fire and rescue departments, recreation
and gathering places.
WCC
Jarvis, Ruth Dillworth, ed. The Links that Bind: Friendship, Love, Truth. Winston-Salem,
N.C.: Goslen Printing Co., Inc., 1992. – LH 929.3 Jar
A history of the Odd Fellows Home, an orphanage and school from 1892-1971 in
Goldsboro, N.C.. Topics include: history, superintendents, officers and matrons, what it was like
arriving at the school (with names mentioned), school concerts, the school bell, punishments,
Christmas, the school during the Depression, photographs of the school and students, changes to
the home, the closing of the home and a list of children raised at the home including where they
were from and the years they were there.
SL
Johnson, Bob and Charles S. Norwood, eds. History of Wayne County, North Carolina: A
Collection of Historical Stories Created by the Heritage Committee on the Bicentennial
Commission and Published in Goldsboro News-Argus, April 6, 1975-July 4, 1976. Goldsboro,
N.C.: Wayne County Historical Association, 1979. – LH 975.6395 His
A collection of historical Wayne County, N.C. sketches on topics such as: Native
Americans, early settlers, surveyors, town histories, Quakers, architecture, county formation,
family history, prominent citizens, churches, war, daily life, education, railroads and more.
SL(general collection), WCC
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Johnson, Todd and Durwood Barbour. Images of America: Johnson County. Dover, NH:
Arcadia Publishing, 1997. – LH 975.641 Joh
A pictorial history of Johnston County, N.C. through 1945. Each black and white
photograph is described in historical context. They are arranged in the following categories:
rural communities, the county seat, North Carolina Railroad towns, Atlantic Coastline Railroad
towns, home life, leisure, making a living and making a difference.
SL(general collection)
Lassiter, Thomas J. and Wingate Lassiter. Johnston County, 1746-1996: The 250-Year
Journey of an Early American Community. Smithfield, N.C.: T.J. Lassiter and W. Lassiter,
1996. – LH 975.641 Las
A history of Johnston County, N.C. including topics such as: John Lawson, early
Johnston County, early Smithfield, religion, public education, antebellum farm economy,
Johnston County during the Civil War, railroads, Johnston County during the Progressive Era,
Johnston County during the Depression and urbanization.
SL
Pate, Albert F. Debtor’s Legacy: The Patetown Story. Goldsboro, N.C.: Pate-Garris
Publications, 1990. – LH 975.6395 Pat
A genealogical history of early Wayne County, N.C.. It focuses around the author’s
family, but includes details about early Wayne County and many of its families.
SL
INTERNET SITES
WCPL provides free Internet access to anyone who visits the library. The only charge is for
printing. See the reference desk to sign in for a computer. The websites listed below are free
sites that can be accessed by any computer with Internet service.
Cemetery Junction Directory (last accessed 11/8/02)
http://daddezio.com/cemetery/
Provides links to cemetery information for the United States, Canada, Australia, and
family cemeteries. Information which may be included is cemetery address, information on
cemetery dates and record holdings, web site, and gravestone transcriptions. This site also
includes a searchable database of obituaries. This is a volunteer project. Some Wayne County
cemeteries are included.
Cemetery Transcription Library (last accessed 11/8/02)
www.interment.net/
This is a searchable database of cemetery transcriptions. Regions covered are: Australia,
Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, United States, and
limited listings from other countries. Some Wayne, Johnston and Craven County cemeteries are
included.
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Census Online (last accessed 11/8/02)
www.census-online.com
A directory of links to online genealogical transcriptions. It includes: federal censuses,
state and territorial censuses, tax lists, voter lists, military pensioner lists and more. Some
Wayne, Johnston and Craven County records are included.
Cyndi’s List (last accessed 11/8/02)
www.cyndislist.com
This site is one of the most well know genealogy sites. It has links to just about every
genealogy topic. One of its categories is U.S. State Localities. This provides links to
information on U.S. counties. The links include topics such as census, libraries, archives and
museums, mailing lists, cemeteries, societies and groups. There are links for Craven, Dobbs,
Johnston, and Wayne Counties.
Documenting the American South (last accessed 11/8/02)
http://docsouth.unc.edu/
A collection of over 1000 books and manuscripts dealing with Southern history, literature
and culture spanning the colonial period to the early 20th century. It is a searchable site and
includes some documents/books on Wayne County topics and persons.
Freedmen’s Bureau Online (last accessed 11/8/02)
www.freedmensbureau.com/index.htm
This site includes transcriptions of Freedmen’s Bureau records including: records relating
to murders and outrages, records relating to freedmen’s labor, marriage records, and
miscellaneous records by state. A small amount of Wayne County information is included.
USGenWeb Census FTP Archives (last accessed 11/8/02)
www.us-census.org/usgwcens/
This site includes links to transcribed or scanned U.S. census records organized by
geographic location. Some Wayne County information is included.
USGenWeb Census Project (last accessed 11/8/02)
www.rootsweb.com/~census/states.htm
This site includes links to transcribed U.S. census records organized by geographic
location. Some Wayne County transcriptions are included.
USGenWeb, Craven County, N.C. (last accessed 11/8/02)
www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/county/craven/
This site includes transcribed Craven County bible records, cemetery headstones, census
records, church records, court records, death notices, deed and land records, estates and
inventories, family queries, family trees, letters, marriage records, militia rolls, newspapers,
obituaries, reunion information and wills.
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USGenWeb, Dobbs County, N.C. (last accessed 11/8/02)
www.rootsweb.com/~ncdobbs/dobbs.htm
This site includes articles about Dobbs County families, Dobbs County family reunions
and surname queries.
USGenWeb, Johnston County, N.C. (last accessed 11/8/02)
www.rootsweb.com/~ncjohnst/index.htm
This site includes Johnston County cemetery name index, cemetery transcriptions, census
data and maps.
USGenWeb Tombstone Transcription Project (last accessed 11/8/02)
www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/registry.html
This web project includes links to tombstone transcriptions by geographic location.
Some Craven, Johnston, and Wayne County transcriptions are included.
USGenWeb, Wayne County, N.C. (last accessed 11/8/02)
www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/county/wayne/
This site includes Wayne County bible records, biographies, cemeteries, censuses, deeds,
family home pages, obituaries, pension records, pictures, reunion information, surname queries
and wills.
LAND/PROPERTY RECORDS
Ham, Tania S., comp. Wayne County North Carolina Abstracts of Deed Books 1 and 2 17801785. Jacksonville, F.L.: no publisher, 1973. – LH 975.6395 Ham
This work abstracts information found in Wayne County, N.C. Deed Books 1 and 2
1780-1785. Information usually includes names involved, property cost, property location,
witnesses and date of transaction. A name index is included.
SL
Ham, Tania S., comp. Wayne County, North Carolina: Abstracts of Deeds Book 3, 17851787. Jacksonville, F.L.: no publisher, 1974. - LH 975.6395 Ham
Information abstracted includes: date, grantor/grantee, witnesses, location of property,
size of property and cost of land. A name index is included.
SL
Holloman, Charles R., introduction. Grantee Index to Deeds: 1746-1880: Johnston County,
1746-1759; Dobbs County, 1759-1792; Lenoir County, 1792-1880. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by
the State Department of Archives and History, 1958, microfilm.- Microfilm Cabinet, Local
History Ancillary Room
The index is organized by county then by book number. The index names both devisor
and devisee and gives the page number.
Murphy, William L. Dobbs County, North Carolina Crown Patents, 1759-1775. Raleigh,
N.C.: W.L. Murphy, 1991. - LH 975.6395 Mur
Abstracts of purchase grants taken from Patent Book 15-26. Information is listed
alphabetically by grantee. Grantee name, book and page number, date of sale, acreage, land
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location, and neighbors are included. There is a name index (not including grantee), place name
index and Dobbs County gazetteer included. Copies of these patents can be obtained at the State
Land Grant Office in Raleigh.
FHL, SL
Murphy, William L. Dobbs County, North Carolina Entries and Warrants, 1741-1757.
Raleigh, N.C.: W.L. Murphy, 1987. – LH 975.6395 Mur
Information included in this work was compiled from Dobbs County Court of Claims
Entry and Warrant Books, 1741-1757. Dates, names, land size, and general location of the land
should be included. A surname index, place name index, maps and Dobbs County gazetteer are
also included.
FHL, SL
Murphy, William L. State of North Carolina Entries of Claims for Lands within the County
of Dobbs 1778-1790. Raleigh, N.C.: W.L. Murphy, 1984. – LH 975.6395 Mur
Information for this work was gathered from Books 1-6 Dobbs County Entry Book.
Abstracted information includes: name, date, size of land, neighbors and general location of the
property. A name index, place index, maps and Dobbs County gazetteer are also included.
SL
Murphy, William L. State of North Carolina Entries of Claims for Lands within the County
of Wayne. Raleigh, N.C.: W.L. Murphy, 1986. – LH 975.6395 Mur
This work abstracts the last of 4 volumes of land entries for Old Dobbs County area that
were issued by the new State government after the break with Great Britain. Dates covered are
prior to July 1, 1796. Information abstracted includes date of entry, claimant making entry,
number of acres and bounds of the entry. A name index, place index, maps and Wayne County
Gazetteer are included.
FHL, SL
[North Carolina, Secretary of State, Land Grant Office]. N.C. Secretary of State Land Grant
Office: Warrants, Plats, etc. Dobbs County files # 1-335, 336-843A, 844-1188, 1189-1477,
1478-1781, 1782-2107, 2108-2156, 01- 0178. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the Division of
Archives and History, Archives and Records Section, 1994, microfilm.– Microfilm Cabinet,
Local History Ancillary Room
Microfilm images of records are preceded by a modern abstract (not an exact
transcription) of the information included on the documents. They are in alphabetical order by
last name.
Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of the Early Deeds of Wayne County, North Carolina, 17801793. Rocky Mount, N.C.: J.W. Watson, 1981. – LH 975.6395 Wat
This work was compiled from 5 Wayne County deed books. Information included in the
abstracts is the names of parties involved, date of sale, location of land, neighbors, witnesses and
cost of land. Entries are accessible by a name and slave index.
FHL, SL, WCC
Watson, Joseph W. Kinfolks of Wayne County, North Carolina, 1793-1832. Rocky Mount,
N.C.: J.W. Watson, 1986. – LH 975.6395 Wat
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This work abstracts Wayne County, N.C. Deed Books 5-E – 15(part). Information
abstracted is grantor/grantee, date of sale, witness and sometimes additional information. A
name index is included. Original records are located at the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
SL, WCC
MAPS
Census Maps
1. N.C. Department of Transportation. “Enlarged Municipal and Suburban Areas, Wayne
County, North Carolina – 1980 Census Map” [map]. No place: N.C. Department of
Transportation, 1980. – Folder VI/A
2. U.S. Census Department. “1970 Census Map of Dudley, N.C.” [map]. No place: U.S.
Census Department, 1970. – Folder V/A
3. U.S. Census Department. “1970 Census Map of Eureka, N.C.” [map]. No place: U.S.
Census Department, 1970. – Folder V/A
4. U.S. Census Department. “1970 Census Map of South Goldsboro, N.C.” [map]. No place:
U.S. Census Department, 1970. – Folder VI/A
5. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map Inventory #37-2245-01, Seven Springs, Wayne
County, N.C.” [map]. No place: U.S. Census Department, 1980. – Folder V/A
6. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map Inventory #37-0860-01, Eureka, Wayne
County, N.C.” [map]. No place: U.S. Census Department, 1971. – V/A
7. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map Inventory #37-0960-01, Fremont, Wayne
County, N.C.” [map]. No place: U.S. Census Department, 1980. – Folder V/A
8. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map Inventory #37-191-001, Wayne County, N.C.”
[map]. No place: U.S. Census Department, 1980. – Folder IV/A
9. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map Inventory #37-1930-01, Pikeville, Wayne
County, N.C.” [map]. No place: U.S. Census Department, 1980. – Folder V/A
10. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map, Map Sheet 1, Stoney Creek Township” [map].
No place: U.S. Census Department, 1980. – Folder V/A
11. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map, Map Sheet 10, Brogden, Indian Springs, New
Hope, Elroy and Walnut Creek” [map]. No place: U.S. Department of Commerce, 1980. –
Folder V/A
12. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map, Map Sheet 11, Brogden Region, Wayne
County, N.C.” [map]. No place: U.S. Department of Commerce, 1980. – Folder IV/A
13. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map, Map Sheet 3, Saulston Township” [map]. No
place: U.S. Census Department. 1980. – Folder V/A
14. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map, Map Sheet 4, Northeast Goldsboro and
Areas North and East” [map]. No place: U.S. Census Department, 1980. – Folder VI/A
15. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map, Map Sheet 5, Northwest Goldsboro and
Rosewood, N.C.” [map]. No place: U.S. Census Department, 1980. – Folder VI/A
16. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map, Map Sheet 6, Wayne County, N.C.” [map].
No place: U.S. Commerce Department , 1980. – Folder IV/A
17. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map, Map Sheet 7, Wayne County, N.C.” [map].
No place: U.S. Commerce Department, 1980. – Folder IV/A
18. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map, Map Sheet 8, Wayne, Lenoir and Greene
Counties, N.C.” [map]. No place: U.S. Commerce Department, 1980. – Folder IV/A
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19. U.S. Census Department. “1980 Census Map, Map Sheet 9, Wayne and Lenoir Counties,
N.C.” [map]. No place: U.S. Commerce Department, 1980. – Folder IV/A
20. U.S. Census Department.“1980 Census Map, Map Sheet 2, Pikeville, Stoney Creek and
Saulston Townships” [map]. No place: U.S. Census Department, 1980. – Folder V/A
Civil War Maps
1. Gilmer, General Jeremy Francis. “Civil War Map of Goldsboro, N.C. and Regions North and
East” [map]. Scale not given. No place: Confederate Engineer Bureau, (1860?). – Folder
VIII/A
2. Gilmer, General Jeremy Francis. “Patetown and Environs Circa 1865” [map]. Scale not
given. No place: Confederate Army Engineers, 1865?. – Folder VIII/A
3. [Koerner, Lt.] “Copy of Southwestern Corner, Lt. Koerner’s Map, Wayne County West to
Goldsboro, East to Falling Creek, North to Stantonsburg and South to Seven Springs” [map].
Scale not given. No place: Confederate Engineer Bureau, (1865). – Folder VIII/A
Early Twentieth Century Maps of Goldsboro, N.C. (1900-1970)
1. Norwood, Charles S. “Business District, Goldsboro, N.C., Prepared by Crawford-Norwood
Company, Realtors” [map]. [Fourth edition]. 1”=75’. No place: Crawford-Norwood, 1958. –
Folder VI/C
2. Norwood, Charles S. “Business District, Goldsboro, N.C., Prepared by Crawford-Norwood
Company, Realtors” [map]. [Fourth edition]. 1”=75’. No place: Crawford-Norwood, 1958. –
Folder VI/C
3. “Goldsboro Fire District”. [map]. Scale not given. No place: 1966 – Folder VI/C
4. Whitman, G.E. “Goldsboro, N.C. Zoning Map, 1930” [map]. Second edition. 1”=750’.
Goldsboro, N.C.: City of Goldsboro, 1977. – Folder VI/C
5. Whitman, G.E. “Goldsboro, N.C. Zoning Map” [map]. 1”=750’. Goldsboro, N.C.: City of
Goldsboro, 1930. – Folder VI/C
Nineteenth Century Maps of Goldsboro, N.C.
1. “Goldsboro, Mar. 1885 – Sanborn Map Shows Areas East of John St.” [map]. 1”=50’. No
place: The Sanborn Map and Publishing Co., 1885. – Folder VI/B
2. “Map of Goldsboro, N.C., Showing successive Changes in Corporate Limits, 1847 to Present
Time” [map]. Scale not given. No place: 1915? – Folder VI/B
3. “Mar. 1885, Goldsboro, N.C. – Sanborn Map Shows Center St. from Walnut to Ash St. and
James to John St.” [map]. 1”=50’. No place: The Sanborn Map and Publishing Co., 1885. –
Folder VI/B
4. “Mar. 1885, Goldsboro, N.C. – Sanborn map Shows Center St. from Walnut to Spruce St.
and James to John St.” [map]. 1”=50’. No place: The Sanborn Map and Publishing Co.,
1885. – Folder VI/B
5. “Plan of Goldsboro, N.C.” [map]. 1”=500’. No place: 1865? – Folder VI/B
6. Gray, G.W. “Map of Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina 1881” [map]. Reprint.
1”=350’. No place: G.W. Gray and Son., 1974. – Folder VI/B
7. Porter, E.G. “Map of Goldsboro, Wayne County, N.C.” [map]. Scale not given. No place:
1880. – Folder VI/B
8. Swinson, A.L. “Plan of Goldsboro, N.C.” [map]. No place: 1879. – Folder VI/B
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North Carolina County Formation
1. Corbitt, D.L. and L. Polk Denmark. “Chart Showing Origin of North Carolina Counties”
[map]. Scale not given. No place: North Carolina Department of Archives and History, 1940.
– Folder II/B
2. Denmark, L. Polk. “North Carolina, 1700-1912” [map]. Scale not given. No place: North
Carolina Department of Archives and History, 1974. – Folder II/B
Road/Street Maps
1. “Goldsboro Planning Areas” [map]. 1”=250’. No place: Department of Planning, City of
Goldsboro, 1973. – Folder VI/E
2. “Goldsboro, N.C.” [map]. No place: 1963. – Folder VI/E
3. “Mount Olive, N.C. Wayne County”[map]. Scale not given. No place: 1970?. – Folder V/C
4. “Wayne County” [map]. 1”=2 miles. No place: Champion Map Corporation, no date. –
Folder IV/B
5. “Wayne County” [map]. Scale not given. No place: Champion Map Corporation, no date. –
Folder IV/B
6. Beems, C. “Goldsboro, N.C.” [map]. Scale not given. No place: 1950. – Folder VI/B
7. Beems, C. “Goldsboro, N.C.” [map]. Scale not given. No place: Goldsboro Chamber of
Commerce and Merchants Association, 1951. – Folder VI/E
8. Beems, C. “Goldsboro, Wayne County, N.C.” [map]. Scale not given. No place: 1944. –
Folder VI/E
9. Beems, C. “Mount Olive, N.C.” [map]. Scale not given. No place: 1951. – Folder V/C
10. C. Beems and E.G. Porter. “Goldsboro, Wayne County, N.C.” [map]. Scale not given. No
place: 1958. – Folder VI/E
11. Jayman, F.R. “Whitehall 1912” [map]. Scale not given. No place: 1988. – Folder V/C
12. North Carolina Department of Transportation and Highway Safety Division of Highways,
Planning and Research Branch. “Wayne County, North Carolina” [map]. Scale not given. No
place: North Carolina Department of Transportation, 1974. – Folder IV/B
13. Stout, G.P. “Wayne County, N.C. 1974 Roads” [map]. 1”=1 mile. No place: G.P. Stout,
1974. – Folder IV/B
14. Whitman, G.E. “Goldsboro, N.C., A Map Showing Locations and Names of Streets and
Principle Subdivisions” [map]. 1”=500’. No place: City of Goldsboro, 1928. – Folder VI/E
Topographic Maps
1. U.S. Geological Survey “Dobbersville Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1978. (color original) – Folder V/D
2. U.S. Geological Survey. “Dobbersville Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1978. (black and white photocopy) – Folder V/D
3. U.S. Geological Survey. “Fremont Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S. Geological
Survey, 1978. (black and white photocopy) – Folder V/D
4. U.S. Geological Survey. “Fremont Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S. Geological
Survey, 1978. (color original) – Folder V/D
5. U.S. Geological Survey. “Grantham Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S. Geological
Survey, 1974. (black and white photocopy) – Folder V/D
6. U.S. Geological Survey. “Grantham Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S. Geological
Survey, 1974. (color original) – Folder V/D
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7. U.S. Geological Survey. “Mount Olive Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1977. (color original) – Folder V/E
8. U.S. Geological Survey. “Mount Olive Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1977. (black and white photocopy) – Folder V/E
9. U.S. Geological Survey. “Northeast Goldsboro Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1983. (color original) – Folder VI/F
10. U.S. Geological Survey. “Northeast Goldsboro Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1983. (black and white photocopy) – Folder VI/F
11. U.S. Geological Survey. “Northwest Goldsboro Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1974. (black and white photocopy) – Folder VI/F
12. U.S. Geological Survey. “Northwest Goldsboro Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1974. (color original) – Folder VI/F
13. U.S. Geological Survey. “Seven Springs Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1980. (black and white photocopy) – Folder V/F
14. U.S. Geological Survey. “Seven Springs Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1980. (color original) – Folder V/F
15. U.S. Geological Survey. “Southeast Goldsboro Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1982. (black and white photocopy) – Folder VI/F
16. U.S. Geological Survey. “Southwest Goldsboro Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1974. (black and white photocopy) – Folder VI/F
17. U.S. Geological Survey. “Southeast Goldsboro Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1982. (color original) – Folder VI/F
18. U.S. Geological Survey. “Southwest Goldsboro Quadrangle” [map]. 1:24000. No place: U.S.
Geological Survey, 1974. (color original) – Folder VI/F
United States County Maps
1. “Genealogical County Map, United States of America” [map]. Scale not given. No place:
Everton Publishers, Inc., no date. – Folder I/A
Miscellaneous Wayne County City Maps
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
“Seymour Johnson” [map]. 1”=500’. No place: 1970. – Folder VII/A
“Survey of Waynesboro Park Commission, Companion Map” [map]. Scale not given. No
place: 1998?. – Folder VI/D
Combs, Nathan and Kenneth L. Davis. “Goldsboro, N.C.” [map]. 1”=1000’. No place: 1972.
– Folder VI/D
Ivey, John W. “Seven Springs, N.C.” [map]. 1”=400’. No place: 19??. – Folder V/G
Little, Alonzo E. “Survey for Waynesboro Park Commission” [map]. Scale not given. No
place: 1998. – Folder VI/D
N.C. Department of Transportation. “Enlarged Municipal and Suburban Areas – Wayne
County, North Carolina” [map]. 2”=1 mile. No place: N.C. Department of Transportation, no
date. – Folder VI/D
Williams, Coile and Blanchard. “Comprehensive Plan, Base Plan, Seymour Johnson Air
Force Base” [map]. 1”=800’. No place: Department of the Air Force, 1971. – Folder VII/A
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Maps Available Electronically
Sanborn Map Company. Digital Sanborn Maps. No place: ProQuest Information and
Learning Company, 2001. Database on-line. – Available at the library or at home if you’re a
WCPL card holder who has Internet access (a password is required at home). Ask a reference
librarian for assistance. - www.nclive.org
The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps were created by the Sanborn Map Company of
Pelham, New York from 1867-present day. These maps were created to help fire insurance
agents assess properties. The type of information they show is property boundaries, size, shape,
construction, windows, doors, roof type, names of streets, building use, house numbers and block
numbers. This database includes Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps from North Carolina between
1867 and 1970. Goldsboro maps are included for the years 1885, 1891, 1896, 1901, 1908, 1913,
1918 and 1924-1950. Mount Olive maps are included for the years 1905, 1912, 1920 and 19261948. The database has zoom in/out, download and print capabilities.
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MARRIAGE RECORDS
Howell, Frances G. Wayne County: North Carolina Marriage Abstracts. Goldsboro, N.C.:
F.G. Howell, 1998. - LH 975.6395 How
This work includes Wayne County, N.C. Marriage Bands from 1850-1861 and Wayne
County, N.C. Marriage Register and Marriage Applications from 1867-1903. The abstracts of
the marriage bands include: name of bride and groom, date of marriage, and place of marriage.
The original records are at the North Carolina Archives and the Wayne County Register of
Deeds has copies. The abstracts of the marriage register and marriage applications include the
name of bride and groom, age of bride and groom, both sets of parents, race, residence when
given and location of marriage. The originals can be found at the Register of Deeds, Wayne
County Courthouse.
SL
Indexes to Marriages in the Carolina Headlight and Goldsboro Messenger Newspapers –
Local History Ancillary Room
These are name indexes put together by a WCPL volunteer project. Information included
is name, newspaper the announcement appeared in, and sometimes place of marriage, wedding
official and parents of the bride and groom.
Spiron, Mary E. Early Marriage Records of Wayne and Johnston Counties, North Carolina.
Goldsboro, N.C.: The Society, 1985. - LH 975.6395 Mar
This work includes: Wayne County Marriage Bonds arranged alphabetically by groom
from 1790-1859, Wayne County Marriage Index of Brides arranged alphabetically by bride and
date from 1862-1915 (includes names of parties and date of marriage) and Johnston County
Marriage Bonds arranged alphabetically by groom from 1768-1804 (includes names of parties
and date of marriage).
FHL, SL
Spiron, Mary E., comp. Marriage Records of Wayne County North Carolina: Volume 2 19001940. Goldsboro, N.C.: Accucopy, 1989. - LH 975.6395 Mar
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Marriage records of Wayne County, N.C. from 1900-1940. The records are arranged
alphabetically by bride and include the name of bride and groom and date of marriage. Marriage
records may be obtained at the Wayne County Court House.
FHL
Wayne County Marriage License: 1851–1856, Volume 11, Part 1 and 1856–1868, Volume 12,
Part 2. Raleigh, N.C. : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, no date, microfilm. –
Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
This microfilm contains Wayne County Marriage Licenses from 1851-1856 and 18561868. Information included on the license is: bride/groom name, witness, date, clerk name and
officiant name. There is an alphabetical groom index included.
FHL
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Wayne County Marriage Register: 18671893. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
- Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
Microfilm of the Wayne County Marriage Register from 1867-1883. Information which is
usually included: name of groom and his parents, bride and her parents, place of marriage, when
married, by whom married, place of residence, age, color and witnesses.
White Marriage Applications, Wayne County, North Carolina, 1876-1880: Volume 1. No
place: no publisher, 199?. - LH 975.6395 Whi
Photocopies of white marriage applications from Wayne County, North Carolina for the
years 1876-1880. No index is included. The records are arranged by year.
FHL
White Marriage Applications, Wayne County, North Carolina, 1881-1882: Volume 2. No
place: no publisher, no date. - LH 975.6395 Whi
Photocopies of white marriage applications from Wayne County, North Carolina for the
years 1881-1882. No index is included. The records are arranged by year.
MILITARY RECORDS
Ross, Elizabeth E. Johnston County, N.C. Military Roll of Honor, 1746-1996. No place:
Johnston County Genealogical Society, 1996. – LH 975.641 Ros
This work includes Johnston County Military Rolls of Honor for: Johnston County
Militia 1750-1771 and 1761-1779, Revolutionary Soldiers, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil
War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Peace-time
Soldiers.
SL
NEWSPAPERS
Carolina Messenger. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and
History, 1961, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
WCPL owns: October 22, 1869 - March 22, 1877.
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SA, SL(general collection)
Caucasian. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History,
1963, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
WCPL owns: January 9, 1892 - January 26, 1893; February 2, 1893 - December 27,
1894.
SA, SL(general collection)
Goldsboro Daily Messenger. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of
Archives and History, 1961, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
WCPL owns: April 1, 1869 - October 25, 1869
SA, SL(general collection), WCC
Goldsboro Headlight. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and
History, 1963, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
WCPL owns: 1887-1903.
SA, SL(1887-1888 general collection), WCC
Goldsboro Messenger. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives
and History, 1961, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
WCPL owns: March 26, 1877 - June 3, 1887.
SA, SL(general collection), WCC
Goldsboro News-Argus Misc. Papers 1885-1923. Cleveland, O.H.: Filmed by University
Microfilms International, no date, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary
Room
SA
Goldsboro News Argus. Cleveland, O.H.: Filmed by University Microfilms International,
19??-2002, microfilm. - Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room (paper copies kept
until microfilm is received)
WCPL owns 1890 – Current.
SL(general collection), WCC
Republican. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History,
1961, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
WCPL owns: January 9, 1850 - November 9, 1852 .
SA, SL(general collection) (1854)
State Journal. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and
History, 1961, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
WCPL owns: October 27, 1862 - February 18, 1865 .
SA, SL(general collection), WCC
Miscellaneous Goldsboro newspapers. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division
of Archives and History, 1969, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet
This reel covers: 1854–1888, 1867–1890.
SA
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OBITUARIES
Indexes to Obituaries in the Carolina Headlight and Goldsboro Messenger Newspapers –
Local History Ancillary Room
These are name indexes put together by a WCPL volunteer project. Information included
is name, death date, newspaper in which the obituary appears with page number, and sometimes
age, place of death, family members and cause of death.
PERIODICALS
The Johnston County Genealogical and Historical Society. The Johnston County
Genealogical and Historical Society Journal. Smithfield, N.C.: The Johnston County
Genealogical and Historical Society. – Local History Ancillary Room (various years)
The focus of this quarterly journal is on Johnston County genealogical primary sources,
queries, book reviews, and pedigree charts.
SL
The North Carolina Genealogical Society. The North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal.
Lillington, N.C.: Edwards Brothers, Inc. – Local History Ancillary Room (various years)
The focus of this monthly journal is on North Carolina genealogical primary sources,
methodology, instructions and new genealogical books.
SL
Old Dobbs County Genealogical Society. Old Dobbs Trail. Goldsboro, N.C.: Old Dobbs
County Genealogical Society, – Local History Ancillary Room (various years)
The focus of this quarterly newsletter is on society news and Wayne County genealogical
primary sources.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Vertical File Materials - Local History Ancillary Room
WCPL has a small collection of photographs dealing with Wayne County. There is an
index available. Ask a reference librarian for assistance.
RELIGIOUS HISTORIES
First African Baptist Church – 1864-1978: Dedicatorial Year. No place: no publisher, no
date. – LH 286.109 Fir
A history of the First African Baptist Church in Goldsboro, N.C. including the following
topics: early membership, pastors, deacons, role of women, youth fellowship, deaconess board,
Sunday school, scouting, auxiliaries, board members, committees, choir members, club members
and individual and family sketches.
WCC
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Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly Disciples of Christ Inc, 1872-1972. No place: no
publisher, 1972. – LH 270.8 Gol
Topics on the church include: roster of bishops 1872-1972, history, board members,
committee members, families involved with the church, individual church histories and
numerous black and white photographs.
Indian Springs United Methodist Church 1853-1983. No place: The United Methodist
Church, 1983?. – LH 286.109 Ind
A historical overview of the Indian Springs United Methodist Church including
information about groundbreaking ceremonies, copies of deed and mortgages, conferences,
significant events, member memories, membership rolls, infant baptisms, marriages, societies,
photographs of members and more.
History of First Presbyterian Church. No place: no publisher, no date. – LH 286.109 His
This work includes a short historical sketch about the church and information about
church ministers, women’s societies, church extension work, the church during war, youth
programs, church property, gifts and memorials, elders, black and white photographs and more.
Hooks Grove Baptist Church/Anniversary Program, Pikeville, North Carolina. Raleigh, N.C.:
Irving-Swain Press, Inc., 1979. – LH 271 Hoo
Topics on the church include: history, organizations, deacons, committees, Sunday
School, choir, boards, deceased members, member profiles, black and white church photographs
and more.
Norwood, Charles S., ed. A History of the First Baptist Church of Goldsboro, North
Carolina. Goldsboro, N.C.: The Church, 1988. – LH 286.109 His
A history of the First Baptist Church of Goldsboro, N.C. including information about
early church history/founding, the church during the Civil War, the turn of the century, new
church buildings, Sunday School, biographical sketches and history of special church events.
FHL
Thompson, James K. New Hope Friends Meeting and the Elroy Community: A History.
Greensboro, N.C.: North Carolina Friends Historical Society, 1987. – LH 289.6 Tho
A history of the New Hope Friends Meeting and the Elroy Community including the
following topics: Quakers and the Elroy Community, Quaker Revivalists in the 1870s, meeting
houses, development of the monthly meeting, meeting cemetery, parsonages, Christian
education, missionary activities, Evangelistic services, music in meeting, homecoming,
Christmas at New Hope, finances, members, ministers, Casey’s Chapel Free Will Baptist
Church, Millers Chapel, A.M.E. Zion church, community Stores, Community schools.
Twiford, Ethel Williams, ed. Do All Things…With a Single Eye…to the Glory of God: A
History of Saint Paul United Methodist Church. Goldsboro, N.C.: Hilburn Printing, 1983.
– LH 287 With
A history of Saint Paul United Methodist Church of Goldsboro, N.C.. Topics include:
Saint Paul’s legacy, early Wayne County history, religion/worship in early Wayne County,
history of the church, ministers, church outreach, church groups, church members, directors of
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Christian education, black and white photographs of the church and people involved with it, and
a name index is included.
FHL, SL, WCC
Weil, Emily. Temple Oheb Sholom: Goldsboro, North Carolina. Goldsboro, N.C.: The
Temple, 2000. – LH 975.6395 Wei
A history of Temple Oheb Sholom of Goldsboro, N.C.. Topics included are:
organization of the congregation, construction of the temple, the early years, the temple since
1940 and photographs.
WCC
Williamson, I. K. History: Madison Avenue Baptist Church. No place: no publisher, no
date. – LH 286.109 Will
A history of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church in Goldsboro, N.C. including the
following topics: planning and organizing the church, general history and information on church
leaders and conferences.
SOCIETIES
Craven County Genealogical Society of North Carolina
Contact: Robert Hennon
Phone: (252)-633-5919
Email: rdhennon@coastalnet.com
Website: http://www2.always-online.com/kintracker/
Johnston County Genealogical and Historical Society
PO Box 2373
Smithfield, NC 27577
Old Dobbs County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 617
Goldsboro, NC 27533-0617
Website: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/county/wayne/gensform.htm
TAXATION
Murphy, William L. Two 1780 Dobbs County, North Carolina Tax Lists. Raleigh, N.C.:
W.L. Murphy, 1987. - LH 975.6395 Mur
Included in this work is the Commissioner’s List for 1780 Provision Taxes for Wayne
County, N.C.. Information found is name, valuation of taxable property, how the tax was paid
and misc. notes.
SL
Wayne County 1786 Tax List. Signal Mountain, TN: Mountain Press, [1999]. – LH 975.6395
Way
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A 1786 Wayne County tax list. Information included for each head of family or taxable:
acres of land, free polls, black polls, stud horses, and carriage wheels. A name index is included.
FHL, SL
VOTER REGISTRATION RECORDS
N.C. Secretary of State Voter Registration Records; 1902-1908: Warren and Wayne Counties.
Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Department of Archives and History, Division
of Archives and Manuscripts, 1968, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet
Voter names are listed alphabetically by county and township. Information listed
includes name, age, from whom descended, in what state his ancestor was a voter and date of
application for registration.
Sakaris, Kay Waters, comp. Secretary of State 1902 Voter Registration Records, Wayne
County, North Carolina: The Grandfather Clause. Pasadena, T.X.: Southern Pioneer Press,
1990. - LH 975.6395 Sak
This transcription is arranged by township and includes name, age, descended, where
voted in 1867, date, and page number. A name index is included. A microfilm copy of the
records can be found at the North Carolina State Archives.
FHL, SL
WILLS
Carrere, Charlotte and Jeanne le Francois, comps. Abstracts of Wayne County Wills, 17801868. Goldsboro, N.C.: Accucopy, 1986. - LH 975.6395 Abs
The main part of this work abstracts Wayne County Wills 1780-1868 including name,
date, name of relatives/friends in the will, witnesses and executors. There is a name index to the
wills. Also included are: 1786 Tax List for Wayne County by District, Voters in Dobbs County
in 1779, Dobbs County Poll Tax List for 1769, and Addendum to the Dobbs County Poll Tax
List for 1769.
FHL, SL, WCC
Carrere, James M. Index to the Loose Original Estate Papers; Index to Wills 1780-1900 of
Wayne Co., N.C.. Raleigh, N.C.: Carolina Abstractors, 1991. – LH 975.6395 Car
This work indexes loose original estate papers including documents such as wills,
inventories, appointments of executors, administrators, guardians and petitions regarding estate
matters, dowers, divisions etc… Information included in the indexes are name and year. The
original records are located at the North Carolina State Archives.
SL
Ross, Elizabeth E. Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825, Volume I.
Clayton, N.C.: Elizabeth E. Ross, 1975. – LH 975.641 Joh
This work contains abstracts of: Will Book I – Johnston County court House, Will Book
II – Johnston county court House, Original Will Abstracts – Misc., and Court Minutes –
Recorded Wills. Information abstracted generally includes names of devisor and devisee,
executor and witness, property/money divided, date the will was made and date of probate. A
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servant/slave index and a general name index are included. Some of the original records used to
create these abstracts are available at the Johnston County Courthouse and others are available at
the State Archives.
WCC
Wayne County, Clerk of Superior Court. Wayne County Record of Wills: 1868-1905, Vols.
1,2. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1965,
microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
Microfilm copies of Wayne County wills from 1868-1905. An index is included at the
beginning of the reel.
FHL(1868-1957), SA(1868-1957)
Wayne County, Clerk of Superior Court. Wayne County Index to Wills, Devisor: 1782-1965,
Vols. A-L, M-Z. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and
History, 1965, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
An alphabetical index to Wayne County wills by devisor. Other information included are
devisee(s), date of probate, book and page number, and file number.
FHL, SA
Wayne County, Clerk of Superior Court. Wayne County Record of Wills, Devisee: 17821965, Vols. A-L, M-Z. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives
and History, 1965, microfilm. – Microfilm Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
An alphabetical index to Wayne County wills by devisee. Other information included is
devisor, date of probate, book and page number and file number.
FHL, SA
Wayne County, Clerk of Superior Court. Wayne County Wills, Accounts Inventories and
Sales of Estates: Labeled Recording Dockets Vols. 1-14, 1807-1868. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by
the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm. – Microfilm
Cabinet, Local History Ancillary Room
Microfilm images of Wayne County Wills, Accounts Inventories and Sales of Estates.
An alphabetic name index at the beginning of the reel gives name, type of record and page
number.
FHL (1868-1957), SA(1782-1868)
YEARBOOKS
Goldsboro: Gohisca. (Various publishing information) - LH 050 Goh Ask a reference librarian
for assistance
WCPL owns the following years: 1948, 1950-1951, 1953-1958, 1960-1969, 1974-1979,
1980-1981, 1983-1985. This is the Goldsboro High School yearbook. The yearbooks may
include class member photographs, teachers, administrators, clubs, activities, athletics and more.
MISCELLANEOUS
Carrere, Charlotte and Nancy M. Smith. Marriage, Cohabitation, Divorce, Bastardy
Records of Wayne Co., N.C. Raleigh, N.C.: Carolina Abstractors, 1991. - LH 975.6395 Car
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Includes: Marriage Bonds 1780-1868 with names and dates, Marriage Proven by Deeds
1779-1868 with names, deed book number and page, Marriage Registers 1851-1868 with names,
date, book and page number, Cohabitation Records 1866-1867 with names and length of
cohabitation, Divorce Records 1820-1900 with names and year of divorce, and Bastardy Bonds
1780-1880 with names and date man was charged. No index is included.
SL
Simpson, Ken. Records of Johnston County and Wayne County. No place: no publisher, no
date. - LH 975.6395 Rec
Includes: Johnston County Marriage Bonds, Militia List, Wayne County Estates Records,
Wayne County Marriage Register 1851-1856, Brides Index, Wayne County Recording Docket,
Wayne County White Schedule 1860, North Carolina Wills, Bible Records, Cemetery Records,
Misc. Dobbs Records, Early Marriages Wayne and Johnston Counties, Wills and Misc. Wayne
County Records.
Spiron, Mary E., comp. Old Dobbs County Records. Goldsboro, N.C.: Accucopy, 1986. LH 975.6395 Mar
Includes: Ancestral Charts, Bible Records, Cemetery Information, Census, Election
Records, Military Records, Old Waynesborough, Tax Records, and Wills.
FHL, SL
SOURCES NOT OWNED BY WCPL
AFRICAN AMERICAN RECORDS
Records of Slaves and Free Persons of Color, 1789-1869 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]:
no publisher, 1789-1869. (original records)
SA
BIRTH RECORDS
Index to Births, 1913-1986 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Index to Delayed Births, Various Years [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
North Carolina, Department of Public Health, Vital Records Section. Death Certificates, 19061994; Still Births, 1914-1953; Fetal Deaths, 1960-1974; Index, 1906-1967. Salt Lake City:
Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1993-1995, microfilm. (includes Wayne County)
FHL
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North Carolina, Division of Archives and History. Birth Certificates, 1913-1918. Salt Lake
City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1998-1999, 2000, microfilm. (includes Wayne
County)
FHL
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Index to Births and Deaths, 1891-1965; Index
to Delayed Births, 1954-1965 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL
CEMETERIES
Genealogical Committee of the L.D.S. Church, comp. Best and Odom Cemetery Records,
Grantham Township, Wayne County, North Carolina. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the
Genealogical Society of Utah, 1956, microfilm.
FHL
Genealogical Committee of the L.D.S. Church, comp. Cemetery Records, Princeton, Johnston
County, North Carolina. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1956,
microfilm.
FHL
Genealogical Committee of the L.D.S. Church, comp. Daniels Chapel Cemetery Records,
Wayne County, North Carolina. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah,
1956, microfilm.
FHL
Genealogical Committee of the L.D.S. Church, comp. Eureka Church Cemetery Records,
Grantham Township, Wayne County, North Carolina. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the
Genealogical Society of Utah, 1956, microfilm.
FHL
Genealogical Committee of the L.D.S. Church, comp. Grantham Dun Cemetery Records,
Johnston County, North Carolina. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah,
1956, microfilm.
FHL
Genealogical Committee of the L.D.S. Church, comp. Wayne County Memorial Cemetery
Records, Wayne County, North Carolina. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society
of Utah, 1956, microfilm.
FHL
Historical Records Survey, North Carolina. Pre-1914 Cemetery Inscription Survey, Craven
County. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Department of Archives and History, 1972, microfilm.
FHL
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Historical Records Survey, North Carolina. Pre-1914 Cemetery Inscription Survey, Johnston
County. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Department of Archives and History, 1972, microfilm.
FHL
Historical Records Survey, North Carolina. Pre-1914 Cemetery Inscription Survey, Wayne
County. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Dept. of Archives and History, 1972, microfilm.
FHL
Pineview Cemetery, Wayne County, North Carolina. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the
Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991, microfilm.
FHL
Willowdale Cemetery Records, Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina. No place:
Willowdale Cemetery, no date.
FHL
CENSUS
Almasy, Sandra Lee. North Carolina Mortality Census, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880. Joliet, IL:
Kensington Glen Publishers, 1994. (includes Wayne and Johnston Counties)
FHL, SL
Kilpatrick, Mary Virginia, comp. Greene County Census, 1790-1840; Voters List, 1779;
Taxpayers List, 1780. Raleigh, N.C.: Carolina Abstractors, 1987. (includes Dobbs County
information)
FHL, SL, WCC
Prechet-Kluskens, Claire, comp. Nonpopulation Census Schedules for North Carolina, 18501880, Mortality and Manufacturing. Washington: National Archives and Records
Administration, 1997, microfilm.
FHL
CITIZENSHIP/ALIEN REGISTRATION/NATURALIZATION
Alien Registration, 1927, 1933, 1935, 1940, 1954 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: 1927,
1933, 1935, 1940, 1954. (original records)
SA
Declaration of Intent (to Become a Citizen), 1908, 1910 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]:
1908, 1910. (original records)
SA
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COURT RECORDS
Administrators’ Bonds, 1861-1896 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 18611896. (original records)
SA
Appointment of Administrators, Executors, Guardians and Masters, 1868-1903 [Wayne
County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1868-1903. (original records)
SA
Appointment of Executors, 1869-1903 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Bastardy Bonds and Records, 1786-1879 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher,
1786-1879. (original records)
SA
Constables’ Bonds, 1862-1865 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1862-1865.
(original records)
SA (also on microfilm)
County Accounts and Court Orders, 1785-1868 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no
publisher, 1785-1868. (original records)
SA
Court Minutes, 1712-1715 [Craven County]. [Craven County]: no publisher, 1712-1715.
(original records)
SA
Cross Index to Administrators and Executors, 1903-1919 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.:
Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Cross Index to Guardians, 1903-1919 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Divisions and Dowers, 1867-1950 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Guardians’ Bonds, 1824-1878 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
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Guardians’ Bonds, 1824-1900 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1824-1900.
(original records)
SA
Guardians’ Records, 1787-1937 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1787-1937.
(original records)
SA
Index to Special Proceedings, Defendant, 1884-1965 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed
by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Index to Special Proceedings, Plaintiff, 1884-1965 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by
the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Insolvent Debtors, 1800-1863 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1800-1863.
(original records)
SA
Jury Lists, 1797-1867 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1797-1867. (original
records)
SA
Miscellaneous Records, 1762-1792 [Dobbs County]. [Dobbs County]: no publisher, 17621792. (original records)
SA
[North Carolina, County Court Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Craven County]. Minutes, 17121868 [Craven County].
[Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Department of Archives and History], no date,
microfilm.
SA
[North Carolina, County Court Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wayne County]. Appearance
Docket, 1857-1868 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 18571868. (original records)
SA
North Carolina, County Court Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wayne County. Court Minutes
(1787-1788), and Miscellaneous Papers, Including Deeds of Sale, Orders, 1783-1820 [Wayne
County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941, microfilm.
FHL
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North Carolina, County Court Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wayne County. Execution Dockets,
1802-1868 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 1802-1868.
(original records)
SA
North Carolina, County Court Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wayne County. Guardians’ Records,
1824-1851 [Wayne County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1946,
microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, County Court Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wayne County. Minutes, 1787-1868
[Wayne County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1946, 1970,
microfilm.
FHL, SA(original records)
North Carolina, County Court Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wayne County. Minutes, 1823-1868
[Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1965,
microfilm.
FHL, SA
[North Carolina, County Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wayne County]. State Dockets, 17851802, 1811-1868 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 17851802, 1811-1868. (original records)
SA
[North Carolina, County Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wayne County]. Trial and Appearance
dockets, 1820-1822 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 18201822. (original records)
SA
[North Carolina, County Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wayne County]. Trial Dockets, 18231841, 1855-1868 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 18231841, 1855-1868. (original records)
SA
North Carolina, County Court, Wayne County. Orders and Decrees in Court, 1869-1954
[Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA(until 1948)
North Carolina, County Court, Wayne County. Special Proceedings Docket, 1884-1965 [Wayne
County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA(until 1952)
[North Carolina, Inferior Court, Wayne County]. Minutes, 1877-1885 [Wayne County].
[Wayne County]: no publisher, 1877-1885. (original records)
SA
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North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County. Apprentice and Indenture Bonds, 1861-1889
[Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and
History, 1970, microfilm.
FHL, SA
[North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County]. Civil Action Papers, 1782-1924 [Wayne
County]. [Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 1782-1924. (original records)
SA
North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County. Constable and Bastardy Bonds, 1861-1878,
1889 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and
History, 1970, microfilm.
FHL, SA
[North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County]. Criminal Action Papers, 1785-1929 [Wayne
County]. [Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 1785-1929. (original records)
SA
[North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County]. Equity Execution Docket, 1858-1868
[Wayne County]. [Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 1858-1868. (original
records)
SA
[North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County]. Equity Minutes, 1819-1868 [Wayne County].
[Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date,
microfilm.
SA
[North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County]. Equity Minutes, 1839-1843, 1851-1868
[Wayne County]. [Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 1839-1843, 1851-1868.
(original records)
SA
[North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County]. Equity Trial and Appearance Dockets, 18071861 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 1807-1861. (original
records)
SA
North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County. Guardian Bonds, 1892-1900; Administrators,
Executors, and Guardians Accounts Accounts, 1874-1882; Administrators and Executors
Bonds, 1861-1896, Index to Guardians, 1903-1919; Index to Estates, Executors, Guardians,
Trustees and Administrators, 1820-1965 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1970, microfilm.
FHL, SA(Administrators and Executors Bonds)
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North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County. Index to Civil Actions Pending, 1911-1935
[Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and
History, 1970, microfilm.
FHL, SA
North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County. Judgment Docket, 1907-1921: Index to Civil
Judgment Docket, 1911-1935 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History, 1970, microfilm.
FHL
[North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County]. Minutes, 1807-1910 [Wayne County].
[Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 1807-1910. (original records)
SA
North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County. Minutes, 1826-1942 [Wayne County].
Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA
North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County. Miscellaneous Court Papers, 1783-1820
[Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and
History, 1970, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County. State Docket, 1834-1843 [Wayne County].
[Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 1834-1843. (original records)
SA
[North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County]. Trial and Appearance Dockets, 1807-1861
[Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1807-1861. (original records)
SA
North Carolina, Wardens Poor Court, Wayne County. Wardens of the Poor Minutes, 18191838 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and
History, 1970, microfilm.
FHL, SA(original records 1819-1841)
Officials’ Bonds and Records, 1786-1925 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher,
1786-1925. (original records)
SA
Record of Administrators, 1897-1940 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
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Record of Administrators, Executors and Guardians, 1874-1882 [Wayne County]. [Wayne
County]: no publisher, 1874-1882. (original records)
SA
Record of Appointment of Administrators and Guardians, 1940-1957 [Wayne County].
[Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date,
microfilm.
SA
Record of Executors, 1914-1940 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Record of Executors and Guardians, 1899-1914 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by
the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Record of Guardians, 1916-1941 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
DEATH RECORDS
Index to Deaths, 1913-1987 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
North Carolina, Department of Public Health, Vital Records Section. Death Certificates, 19061994; Still Births, 1914-1953; Fetal Deaths, 1960-1974; Index, 1906-1967. Salt Lake City:
Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1993-1995, microfilm. (includes Wayne County)
FHL
North Carolina, Department of Public Health, Vital Records Section. Index to Death
Certificates, 1968-1994. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1996,
microfilm. (includes Wayne County)
FHL
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Index to Births and Deaths, 1891-1965; Index
to Delayed Births, 1954-1965 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL
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DIVORCE
Divorce Records, 1822-1930 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1822-1930.
(original records)
SA
Maiden Names of Divorced Women, 1939-1968 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by
the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
FAMILY HISTORIES
Dudley, Geraldine Martin. Martin Genealogy with Related Families of Johnston and Wayne
Counties, North Carolina, 1700-1991. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of
Utah, 1991, microfilm.
FHL
HISTORIES
Cooper, Francis Hodges. Some Colonial History of Craven County. Washington, D.C.: Library
of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1990, microfilm.
FHL
Preston, Thomas. History, Odd Fellows Home, Goldsboro, N.C., 1892-1970. [North Carolina?:
privately published?, 1972].
SL
LAND/PROPERTY RECORDS
Craven County, North Carolina, Register of Deeds. Deeds and Wills, 1744-1789; Inventories,
Accounts of Sales and Deeds, Inventories of Estates, Administrators’ Accounts, Craven
County, North Carolina. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Archives, no date,
microfilm. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941, 1960, microfilm.
FHL
Deeds, 1748-1939 [Johnston County]. [Johnston County]: no publisher, 1748-1939. (original
records)
SA
Deeds, 1785-1920 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1785-1920. (original
records)
SA
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Deeds and Wills from Wayne Co., N. Car. [Extracts, 1811-1850]. No place: no publisher, no
date, microfilm.
FHL
Ejectments, 1788-1874, 1935 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1788-1874,
1935. (original records)
SA
Estates Records, 1786-1937 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1786-1937.
(original records)
SA
General Index to Estates: Decedents and Minors, 1788-1965 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.:
Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
General Index to Estates: Executors, Administrators, Guardians and Trustees, 1820-1965
[Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and
History], no date, microfilm.
SA
General Index to Real Estate Conveyances, Grantee, 1749-1979 [Johnston County]. [Raleigh,
N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
General Index to Real Estate Conveyances, Grantor, 1749-1979 [Johnston County]. [Raleigh,
N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Grants and Surveys, 1716-1802 [Craven County]. [Craven County]: no publisher, 1716-1802.
(original records)
SA
Haun, Weynette Parks. Craven County, North Carolina, Deed Abstracts, Deed Book 1, Deed
Book 5: Craven County, North Carolina, Deed and Will Abstracts CJB512-13, 84-10, Book 5,
1745-1757, Book 1. Durham, N.C.: W.P. Haun, 1996.
FHL, SL
Haun, Weynette Parks. Johnston County, North Carolina: Land Warrants, Surveys, and
Miscellaneous Land Papers (Secretary of State Papers), 1737-1899. Durham, N.C.: W.P.
Haun, 1993.
FHL, SL
Homestead and Personal Property Exemptions, 1849, 1867-1933 [Wayne County]. [Wayne
County]: no publisher, 1849, 1867-1933. (original records)
SA
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Index to Accounts, 1907-1920 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Index to Deeds, Grantee, 1746-1880 [Dobbs County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Index to Deeds, Grantor, 1746-1880 [Dobbs County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Index to Deeds, no date [Dobbs County]. [Dobbs County]: no publisher, no date. (original
records)
SA
Index to Final Accounts, 1877-1936 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Index to Real Estate Conveyances, Grantee, 1780-1963 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.:
Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Index to Real Estate Conveyances, Grantor, 1780-1963 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.:
Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm
SA
Land Divisions and Sales of Land, 1814-1930 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no
publisher, 1814-1930. (original records)
SA
Levies on Land, 1788-1889 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1788-1889.
(original records)
SA
Miscellaneous Land Records, 1790-1927 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher,
1790-1927. (original records)
SA
North Carolina, Clerk of Superior Court, Craven County. Estate Records [1745-1945] [Craven
County]. [Raleigh, N.C.]: Clerk of Superior Court, Craven County, 1745-1945, microfilm.
SL
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North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Craven County. Grants, Surveys,
and Land Entries 1716-1778 and 1809-1813 [Craven County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the
Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Craven County. Land Grants,
1710-1835; Deeds 1911-1938 [Craven County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical
Society of Utah, 1942, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Craven County. Land Records,
1745-1759 [Craven County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941,
microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Craven County and North Carolina
Superior Court, Craven County. Deeds & Mortgages, 1708-1918; Index to Deeds & Mortgages,
1708-1960 [Craven County]. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Division of Archives and History,
1960-1961, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Glasgow County and North
Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Dobbs County. Land Entries, 1778-1797
[Dobbs County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wayne County. Inventories of
Estates, 1807-1851 [Wayne County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of
Utah, 1941, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wayne County. Land Entries and
Claims, 1780-1796 [Wayne County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of
Utah, 1941, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, County Court, Wayne County. Index and Record of Receivers of Inheritance,
1937-1964 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965,
microfilm.
FHL, SA
North Carolina, County Court, Wayne County. Record of Estates, 1782-1805 [Wayne County].
Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1970, microfilm.
FHL
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North Carolina, County Court, Wayne County. Wills, Accounts, Inventories, and Sales of
Estates, 1807-1957 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History,
1965, microfilm. WCPL owns thru 1868.
FHL, SA(1782-1957)
North Carolina, Superior Court, Craven County. Mixed Court Records, 1737-1891 [Craven
County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina Superior Court, Craven County. Patent Records, 1738-1936 [Craven County].
Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by North Carolina Department of Archives and History, 1961, microfilm.
FHL
[North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County]. Civil Action Papers Concerning Land, 17851930 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County: North Carolina, Wayne County], 1785-1930. (original
records)
SA
North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County. Cross Index to Land Divisions, 1786-1938
[Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and
History, 1970, microfilm.
FHL, SA
Record of Accounts, 1869-1914 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1869-1914.
(original records)
SA
Records of Assignees, Receivers and Trustees, 1875-1935 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]:
no publisher, 1875-1935. (original records)
SA
Record of Estates, 1782-1868 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1782-1868.
(original records)
SA
Record of Grants, 1826-1892 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History], No place, microfilm.
SA
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Commissioners and Trustees Accounts, 19261965 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965,
microfilm.
FHL, SA
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Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Record of Resales (Under Trustees and
Mortgages), 1921-1965 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and
History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA
Wayne County, North Carolina, Register of Deeds. Plat Books, 1847-1965; Index to Plat
Books, 1847-1988 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History,
1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA(index goes to 1965 only)
Wayne County, North Carolina, Register of Deeds. Record of Deeds, 1780-1958; Index to
Deeds, 1780-1963; Real Estate Conveyances, 1779-1869 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.:
Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1965, 1974, microfilm.
FHL, SA(Record of Deeds 1780-1958)
Wayne County, North Carolina, Register of Deeds. Road Docket, 1857-1879 [Wayne County].
Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1970, microfilm.
FHL
MARRIAGE RECORDS
Bell, Annie Walker Burns, comp. Record of Marriages in Craven County, North Carolina,
Prior to 1825. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973, microfilm.
FHL
Certificates of Marriage, 1851-1868 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Craven County, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, Early to 1868. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the
Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966, microfilm.
FHL
Marriage Bonds, 1746-1868 [Johnston County]. [Johnston County]: no publisher, 1746-1868.
(original records)
SA
Marriage Bonds, 1790-1859 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1790-1859.
(original records)
SA
Marriage Licenses, 1851-1861 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1851-1861.
SA
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North Carolina, Division of Archives and History. An Index to Marriage Bonds Filed in the
North Carolina State Archives. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Department of Cultural
Resources, [1977], microfilm. (Includes 1741-1868 Johnston and Wayne Counties)
FHL, SL(state documents collection)
Old Dobbs County Genealogical Society. Bride’s Index, 1851-1856, Wayne County, North
Carolina. Goldsboro, N.C.: Old Dobbs County Genealogical society, 19??.
FHL
Perkins, Theodore Edison. Marriages in Contentnea Quarterly Meeting of Friends, North
Carolina Yearly Meeting, 1737-1891. Greensboro, N.C.: Guilford County Genealogical
Society, 1988.
FHL, SL, WCC
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Marriage Licenses, 1876-1964; and Marriage
Register, 1867-1962; Marriage Bonds, 1814-1868 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: North
Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA(marriage licenses from 1877-1965, marriage register from 1861-1961)
MEDICAL RECORDS
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Lunacy Records, 1899-1965 [Wayne County].
Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Record of Inebriates (Drunks), 1942-1965
[Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA
MILITARY RECORDS
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Record of Military Discharges, 1895-1965, with
Index [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965,
microfilm.
FHL, SA(has both through 1988)
NEWSPAPERS
Fremont and Pikeville
Free Will Baptist Advocate [1874]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of
Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
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Fremont-Pikesville News [1973-1975]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of
Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA
Northern Wayne News [1975-1977]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of
Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA
Rural Visitor [1898-1899]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives
and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA
Wayne-Wilson News Leader [1983-1992]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA
Wayne-Wilson Weekly News [1977-1983]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA
Goldsboro
Eastern Carolina Republican [1851]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of
Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA, WCC
Goldsboro Star [1881-1882]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives
and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA
Goldsboro Weekly Argus [1892-1915]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of
Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA
Goldsboro Weekly Record [1942, 1943-1945]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA, SL(general collection)
North Carolina Republican [1854]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of
Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA, SL(general collection)
Republican and Patriot [1851-1854]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of
Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA
Transcript and Messenger [1874, 1878-1890]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA
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Mount Olive
Mount Olive Advertiser [1898,1900]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of
Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA
Mount Olive Tribune [1942-1946, 1954-1956]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History, 19??, microfilm.
SA, SL(latest 3 months general collection)
OCCUPATIONS
Apprentice Bonds and Records, 1800-1917 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher,
1800-1917. (original records)
SA
Registry of Licenses to Trades, 1884-1903 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher,
1884-1903. (original records)
SA
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Indenture (Apprentice) Bonds, 1861-1889
[Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1965,
microfilm.
FHL, SA
PUBLIC RECORDS
Board of County Commissioners [Wayne County]. Minutes, 1868-1950 [Wayne County].
[Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date,
microfilm.
SA
Goldsboro, N.C., Board of Aldermen. Minutes, 1847-1965 [Goldsboro]. Raleigh, N.C.: State
Dept. of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL
Goldsboro, N.C., Board of Aldermen. Ordinance Book, Various Years [Goldsboro]. Raleigh,
N.C.: State Dept. of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL
Goldsboro, North Carolina, Board of Trustees. Minutes, Goldsboro Township Board of
Trustees, 1869-1877. Goldsboro, N.C.: Goldsboro Board of Trustees, 1869-1877. (original
records)
SA
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Wayne County, North Carolina, Board of Education. Minutes, 1921-1930, 1940-1965 [Wayne
County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL
Wayne County, North Carolina, Board of Health. Minutes, 1930-1965 [Wayne County].
Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA(1921-1965)
Wayne County, North Carolina, Board of Welfare. Minutes, 1948-1965 [Wayne County].
Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Minutes of the County Board of
Commissioners, 1868-1964 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and
History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA(through 1950)
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Partnership Records, 1914-1965; and Limited
Partnerships, 1945-1965 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and
History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Record of Corporations, 1869-1965 [Wayne
County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA
RELIGIOUS HISTORIES
Carroll, Robert. The History of Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1851-1976. [North Carolina?:
The Church?, 1976?].
SL
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Goldsboro, N.C. Branch). Record of Members,
[1899]-1942. [Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1954], microfilm.
FHL
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mount Olive, N.C. Branch). Record of Members,
[1876]-1900. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the LDS Church Historian’s Office, 1966, microfilm.
FHL
First African Baptist Church: History of the Years 1979-1989. Goldsboro, N.C.: The
Church,1989.
WCC
First African Baptist Church 1990-2000. Goldsboro, N.C.: The Church, 2000.
WCC
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First Presbyterian Church (Goldsboro, N.C.). Session Minutes, History, Book of Remembrance,
1848-1965. Raleigh, N.C.: State Dept. of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Goldsboro, N.C.). Parish Register, 1961-1965. Raleigh,
N.C.: State Dept. of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL
Society of Friends (Goldsboro, N.C.). Monthly Meeting Record of Friends (Quakers), 19061965. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Dept. of Archives, 1965, microfilm.
FHL
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (Goldsboro, N.C.). Parish Register, 1853-1964. Raleigh, N.C.:
State Dept. of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL
SOCIETIES
Tolson, T. J. Neuse Lodge of Odd Fellows: A Memorable Legacy. Salt Lake City: Filmed by
the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991, microfilm.
FHL
TAXATION
Kilpatrick, Mary Virginia, comp. Greene County Census, 1790-1840; Voters List, 1779;
Taxpayers List, 1780. Raleigh, N.C.: Carolina Abstractors, 1987. (includes Dobbs County
information)
FHL, SL, WCC
North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Dobbs County. List of Taxables,
1780 [Dobbs County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941,
microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Dobbs County. Tax List, 1769
[Dobbs County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941, microfilm.
FHL
Record of Tax Collections, 1935-1936 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 19351936. (original records)
SA
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Schedule “B” Tax Lists, 1896-1899 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 18961899. (original records)
SA
Tax Levies Under the Stock Law of 1885, 1885-1886 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no
publisher, 1885-1886. (original records)
SA
Tax Lists, 1882-1883, 1891-1900, 1905 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North
Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Tax Lists of Various Counties of North Carolina. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical
Society of Utah, 1941, microfilm. (includes Craven County, 1720)
FHL
Tax Records, 1780-1920 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1780-1920.
(original records)
SA
United States, Office of Internal Revenue. Federal Tax Lien Index for Wayne County, North
Carolina, 1947-1965. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965,
microfilm.
FHL, SA(1928-1969)
Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Inheritance Tax Collections, 1914-1965
[Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA
VOTER/ELECTION RECORDS
Election Records, 1792-1913 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1792-1913.
(original records)
SA
Kilpatrick, Mary Virginia, comp. Greene County Census, 1790-1840; Voters List, 1779;
Taxpayers List, 1780. Raleigh, N.C.: Carolina Abstractors, 1987. (includes Dobbs County
information)
FHL, SL, WCC
Record of Elections, 1782-1930 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1782-1930.
(original records)
SA
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Wayne County, North Carolina, County Clerk. Record of Elections, 1932-1964 [Wayne
County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA
WILLS/ESTATES/PROBATE RECORDS
Craven County, North Carolina, Register of Deeds. Deeds and Wills, 1744-1789; Inventories,
Accounts of Sales and Deeds, Inventories of Estates, Administrators’ Accounts, Craven
County, North Carolina. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Archives, no date,
microfilm. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941, 1960, microfilm.
FHL
Cross Index to Wills, 1782-1939 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1782-1939.
(original records)
SA
Deeds and Wills from Wayne Co., N. Car. [extracts, 1811-1850]. No place: privately published,
no date, microfilm.
FHL
Haun, Weynette Parks. Craven County, North Carolina, Deed Abstracts, Deed Book 1, Deed
Book 5: Craven County, North Carolina, Deed and Will Abstracts CJB512-13, 84-10, Book 5,
1745-1757, Book 1. Durham, N.C.: W.P. Haun, 1996.
FHL, SL
North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Craven County. Loose Wills and
Estate Papers, 1746-1890 [Craven County]. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Department of
Archives and History, 1960, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Craven County. Wills and Estate
Papers, 1736-1865 [Craven County]. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Department of Archives
and History, 1960, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, County Court, Wayne County. Record of Accounts, 1869-1953; and Other
Probate Records [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the State Dept. of Archives and
History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA
North Carolina, County Court, Wayne County. Record of Settlements, 1878-1953 [Wayne
County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History, 1965, microfilm.
FHL, SA
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North Carolina, County Court, Wayne County. Wills, Accounts, Inventories, and Sales of
Estates, 1807-1957 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: State Department of Archives and History,
1965, microfilm. WCPL owns thru 1868.
FHL
North Carolina, Division of Archives and History. Wills and Estate Papers (Craven County),
1663-1978. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988-1989, 1991-1992,
microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, Division of Archives and History. Wills and Estate Papers (Dobbs County),
1663-1978. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988-1989, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, Division of Archives and History. Wills and Estate Papers (Johnston County),
1663-1978. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988-1999, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, Division of Archives and History. Wills and Estate Papers (New Bern
District), 1779-1807. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1993,
microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, Division of Archives and History. Wills and Estate Papers (Wayne County),
1663-1978. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988-1989, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, Superior Court, Craven County. Mixed Court Records, 1737-1891 [Craven
County]. Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, Superior Court, Craven County, and North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions, Craven County. Loose Estate Records, 1740-1870 [Craven County].
Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Department of Archives and History, 1961, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, Superior Court, Craven County, and North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions, Craven County. Wills, 1700-1960 [Craven County]. Raleigh: Filmed by
North Carolina Department of Archives and History, no date, microfilm. Salt Lake City: Filmed
by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1942, 1960, microfilm.
FHL
North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County. Processioners’ Record, 1819-1820 [Wayne
County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1970,
microfilm.
FHL, SA
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North Carolina, Superior Court, Wayne County and North Carolina, County Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions, Wayne County. Wills, 1776-1805; Wills, Inventories, and Settlements of
Estates, 1782-1807; Cross Index to Wills, 1780-1970 [Wayne County]. Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed
By the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, no date, microfilm. Salt Lake City:
Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1946, 1970, microfilm.
FHL
Record of Settlements, 1878-1919 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 18781919. (original records)
SA
Record of Wills, 1708-1716 [Craven County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Record of Wills, 1868-1957 [Wayne County]. [Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina
Division of Archives and History], no date, microfilm.
SA
Record of Wills, Accounts, Inventories and Sales of Estates, 1782-1868 [Wayne County].
[Raleigh, N.C.: Filmed by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History], no date,
microfilm.
SA
Ross, Elizabeth E. Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts, 1746-1870. Clayton,
N.C.: E.E. Ross, 1991.
Wills, 1776-1927 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 1776-1927. (original
records)
SA
MISCELLANEOUS
Miscellaneous Records, 1783-1936 [Wayne County]. [Wayne County]: no publisher, 17831936. (original records)
SA
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REFERRAL
WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
224 East Walnut Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919)-731-7921 (Estates Office) (First Floor, through the Clerk of Court Office)
(919)-731-1449 (Register of Deeds) (Ground Floor)
Estates Office
The Estates Office holds the following types of records. Indexes are available for most records.
Other types of records may be held and not listed here. They may be accessed by visiting the
Estates Office or by a mail inquiry. Copies are available for 25 cents a page.
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Division and Dowers
Estates, 1930-Present
Involuntary Commitments
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Oaths of Offices
Special Proceedings
Wills, 1930-Present
Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds Office holds the following types of records. Indexes are available for
most records. Other types of records may be held and not listed here. They may be accessed by
visiting the Register of Deeds office or through a mail inquiry. Copies are available for 25 cents
a page. Photo Identification is required to access records and indexes.
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Birth, 1913-Present
Births Out of County
Business Under Assumed Names
Cancelled Real Estate Instruments
Chattel Mortgages
City Directories
Commissioners Minutes
Consolidated Real Property,
Individuals and Firms
Corporation and Partnership
Certificates
Corporation Docket
Crop Liens
Death, 1913-Present
Deaths Out of County
Deeds of Trust
Delayed Births
Fee Books
Financing Statements
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Historical Records
Index to Real Estate Conveyances
Limited Partnership
Map Books
Marriage, 1861-Present
Military Discharge
Minute Dockets
Miscellaneous Contracts
Miscellaneous Personal Property
Miscellaneous Records
Naturalization
Ordinances of the County
Commissioner
Plat Books
Record of Corporations
Record of Deeds, 1700s-Present
Record of Mortgages
Record of Official Bonds
Record of Real Estate
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