The information contained in this book is an attempt to research the extant records of wilkes county and. Annexed from rowan county in 1771, surry has been an important county to the state of north carolina, with particular regard to granite production and the historic andy griffith show. About historic overlay maps selected maps from the north carolina maps project can be viewed as historic overlay maps, layered directly on top of current road maps or satellite images. Order from the ashe county historical society 1994 ashe county, nc, marriage records, 18191871, by francis t. This county was named for john wilkes 17251797, an english radical, journalist and politician wilkes county is bordered by alleghany county north, surry county northeast, yadkin county east, iredell county southeast, alexander county south, caldwell county southwest, watauga county west. Judith williams barber endured fortyfive years of slavery and garnered respect from both white and black residents.
They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc. Wilkesboro white pages phone books in north carolina nc. From the time that the moravians first made their appearance within her borders her inhabitants have boon making history by the wholesale. Surely the younger people will take an interest in reading this book if only the youths of north carolina and wilkes county could get a foretaste of our history, our. The heritage of wilkes county 1982 edition open library. Slavery is a tragic chapter in the history of wilkes county with a lasting legacy. Our history is a big part of our culture and our pride. He was elected by the ministerial party from parliament on account of his leberal political views. Coronavirus wilkes county is continuing to monitor the evolving covid19 situation. Familysearch wilkes county, north carolina, wills, deeds, tax lists, etc. Wilkes county, nc was established in 1777 and is one of the oldest counties in western north carolina, being founded right after the start of the revolutionary war.
Wilkes county, north carolina genealogy familysearch. Established in 1777 from surry county, wilkes county, situated in the mountains of north carolina, has contributed greatly to the history and culture of the state. Wilkes county was formed from surry county in 1777, and was named in honor of john wilkes, a distinguished english statesman and member of parliament. When wilkes county was formed in 1777 the two justices from ashe county were george morris and william colvard, both of whom appear in prerevolutionary records of rowan county, north carolina. If you have a website pertaining to genealogy in wilkes county, nc that you. Access live gis data, download gis data, and view interactive maps with our new gis application. A moravian surveying party passed through the area in 1752, and documented that a cherokee indian village stood in the old fields.
Short history and place names for wilkes county, nc short history. The wilkes county public library houses an extensive collection of genealogical materials owned by the wilkes county genealogical society. Appalachian regional library wilkes county public library. Wilkes genealogical society to the past, present and future. The societys collection of books, periodicals, microfilm, cds and other related. From the time that the moravians first made their appearance within her borders her inhabitants. She is also the secretary of the history section of the north carolina museums council and a member of preservation north carolina. The foothills of wilkes county are a region of unsurpassed beauty and captivating history.
If you have a website pertaining to genealogy in wilkes county, nc that you desire to have. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. Most historical maps of north carolina were published in atlases and spans over 350 years of growth for the state some north carolina maps years have cities, railroads, p. From 20012004 she was the director of programs at the mount airy museum of regional history. Slavery in wilkes county, north carolina by larry j. Guide to wilkes county, north carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Historical sketches of wilkes county new river notes. Wilkes county, north carolina was formed in 1777 from surry earlier rowan and, some say, the district of washington, although the boundary description doesnt include land from virginia, and in fact washington county now tennessee was created simultaneously in the same session. The adams families of wilkes county, north carolina. By fading or seeing through the historic maps, users are able to compare the similarities and differences between old and new maps, and to study the changes in north. Wilkes county heritage book volume 1 now available see price list under the materials tab along with order form. If you are interested in the genealogy andor history of family names, this book and volume 2 are for you.
Hayes recently served as the fundraising coordinator and library specialist at the wilkes heritage museum. Historical sketches of wilkes county published by john crouch in 1902 introduction. This historical north carolina map collection are from original copies. The first settlers of the area in presentday wilkes. Kathleen blevins angelucci august 15, 2016 subject. Wilkes county was named after john wilkes who was a member of the english parliament that fought for americas independence. Wilkes county heritage book volume 1 now available see price list under the. For an annotated history of the countys formation, with the laws affecting the county, boundary lines and changes, and other origin information, visit these references in the formation of the north carolina counties corbitt, 2000, available online at north carolina digital collections note, there may be additional items of. Familysearch libraries, museums, archives 11 lookups. The browser provided by internet archive worked well. Was interested in the eller section and was especially pleased with the photos that were included. Welcome to the wilkes county, ncgenweb site, a volunteer genealogy website. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v. Wilkes county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958.
Prominent businessmen and celebrated civic leaders, like general william lenoir and william pitt waugh, were among the countys largest slaveholders. Wilkes county was named after john wilkes, a noted supporter in parliament of the american cause wilkesboro is the county seat of wilkes county, which was created from surry county. While we are the current hosts, this site really does belong to each and every contributor. There are three major types of materials available through the society those that are on the web, those that the wgs sells and those that are contained in the genealogy section of the wilkes county library for the general publics use. Some pioneers from wilkes county, north carolina w. The saura were the original native americans to reside in presentday surry, and the great wagon road opened colonial settlement to the region in the early to mideighteenth century. If you have family from wilkes county, nc this is where you need to be. Usgenweb north carolina archives wilkes county deeds and indexes source. The other seven counties were organized from existing colonial parishes. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day.
Wilkes genealogical society to the past, present and. The heritage of wilkes county by, 1982, wilkes genealogical society in cooperation with hunter pub. An index to the chronicle, wilkesboro, wilkes county, north carolina, november 19, 1890 through december 22, 1892. Wilkes county, north carolina genealogy, books, cds, maps. Wilkes genealogical society official public group facebook. Iredell 17891807, cabarrus 17931795, anson 17951797. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The tutelo and cherokee originally lived in the area, and the first europeans to settle in the land were german and scotchirish immigrants.
The societys collection of books, periodicals, microfilm, cds and other related material is proud to be housed in the local history and genealogy room of the wilkes county public library. For information about using these resources, contact your local lds family history center ashe county, nc, marriages, 18001900, by elizabeth caulder. Wilkes genealogical society official has 733 members. Wilkes county, north carolina was created on 1777 from surry county. Wilkes county, named for british politician and supporter of american independence, john wilkes, is considered georgias first county established by european americans. The collection holds over 2500 books that are available for inhouse use during library hours. The wilkes county tax office, as a service to the public, has made copies of a limited category of wilkes county land records available on this site. Since then, restoration of the old wilkes county jail has been completed as well as the 1779 home of captain robert cleveland, the late 19th century finley law office, and the. Usa 1,060,369 north carolina 55,600 wilkes county 633 wilkes county records by type.
Marriages of wilkes county, north carolina 17781868. Wilkes county has been the scene of many historic occurrences. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand. Wilkes county wills 17781970 37 fibredex boxes name date allen, rose a. The 1777 wilkes boundaries as set forth in annals of. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Historical sketches of wilkes county published by john crouch in 1902.
Wilkes county, north carolina history, genealogy records. Create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about. This 118page book is an index containing each name found in. Our residents have included famous frontiersman daniel boone, legendary soldiers, political leaders and nascar racing legends. Division of motor vehicles online portal that lets you view and manage. Cradled by the blue ridge and watered by the yadkin river, the county has faced the revolution and civil war, cheered on moonshiner and revenuer alike and struggled mightily to become the north carolina. Created from surry county and the district of washington in what later became tennessee in 1777. Wilkes county, north carolina family history and genealogy books. Old historical city, county and state maps of north carolina. Short history and place names for wilkes county, nc. Beginning at the white oak mentioned as the starting point in the above report and running west to the mississippi river, then north with said river to the virginia line now the kentucky line, then east with virginia line to the northwest corner of surry county. We are dedicated to helping researchers learn more about their wilkes co. Welcome to the wilkes county, ncgenweb site, a volunteer genealogy website that is not associated with the county government.