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Anson County, North Carolina History
When was Anson County, NC Created?
Anson County was created on March 17, 1749 from Bladen County .
What is the County Seat of Anson County, NC?
The County Seat is located in Wadesboro also, the county government website is www.co.anson.nc.us/.
What counties are adjacent to Anson County, NC?
Bordering Counties are Stanly County, Richmond County, Chesterfield County, South Carolina and Union County .
Anson County, NC Vital Records
Where can find Anson County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Anson County vital records can be found at the North Carolina Department of Health which has copies of birth records after 1913 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since Jan 1962 and a Divorce records since 1958. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in North Carolina for current fees and application process.
Birth, death and marriage certificates also may be obtained at the Anson County Register of Deeds (ROD) office. Divorce certificates may be obtained from the Anson County clerk of court.
You can search online for Anson County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for North Carolina Birth Certificate, Death, Divorce and Marriage Certificate Application to mail.
The North Carolina State Archives has the following vital records: Death Certificates, 1913-1975 (Statewide Index: 1913-1979); microfilmed Indexes to Births and Deaths (except Wake, Durham); Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 (not required by law); Cohabitation Records, 1866-1867; microfilmed Marriage Registers and Indexes; microfilmed Marriage Licenses for many of the counties See Also North Carolina Vital Records Research Guide
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979
- Anson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Marriage Records
- Anson County, North Carolina Marriage Project
- Anson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Births & Deaths Records
- Social Security Death Index
- North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000
- North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
- North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2004
- North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1800-2000
- North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975
- North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
Anson County, NC Census Records
What Anson County, NC census records are available?
County census records consists of Federal Census Schedules which can guide in looking into your family tree. Federal Population Schedules can be found for 1790-1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Anson Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Anson Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Anson Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also North Carolina Census Records Research Guide
Anson County, NC Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Anson County Courthouse?
Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of Anson County court, probate, and land records data as a useful resource of ancestry and genealogy information. Buried away in North Carolina courthouses and archives everywhere are the ambitions and frustrations of countless North Carolina residents. The possibilities are excellent that your forefathers have left a comprehensive document of at least a number of facets of their lives in the Anson County court records. Even if your forebears is not referred to in a Court case, contemplate all of the other procedures that could have lead to him or her to appear in court records. See Also North Carolina Courthouse Records Research Guide.
- Anson County Register of Deeds
- Address: 101 S. Greene Street, Suite 131, Wadesboro, NC 28170
- Phone: 704-994-3208
- Birth Records: 1921
- Marriage Records: 1741
- Death Records: 1921
- Land Records: 1749
- Anson County Clerk of Court
- Address: 101 S. Greene Street, Suite 203, Wadesboro, NC 28170
- Phone: 704-694-2314
- Probate Records: 1751
- Court Records: 1771
- Divorce Records: call court clerk for details
- North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998
- Anson County Tax Assessor / Collector
- Anson County, North Carolina Deed Abstracts, 1749-1766, Abstracts of Wills & Estates, 1749-1795 (search.ancestry.com)
- Guide to Research Materials in the North Carolina State Archives: Anson County Records
- Anson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Court Records
- County Records in the North Carolina State Archives
- Anson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Wills & Estate Records
- Anson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Deed Records
- North Carolina, County Records, 1833-1970
- BLM Land Records
Anson County, NC Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Anson County, NC?
A list of Anson County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives. See also a list of Statewide North Carolina Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Genealogical Society of Anson County, 108 Sunset Dr., Wadesboro, NC 28170
- Anson County NC Genealogical Services
- Anson County Historical Society, 206 East Wade Street,Wadesboro, NC 28170-2229
- North Carolina State Archives, Office of Archives and History—State Library Building; Public Services Branch, Mail Service Center 4614, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-4614 ; Phone: (919) 807-7310
- State Library of North Carolina, 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601-2807; (919) 733-7222, (919) 733-3270
- North Carolina Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 22, Greenville, NC 27835
Where can I connect with other Anson County, NC Researchers through message boards and forums?
- https://www.archives.gov/research/census
- North Carolina Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- State of North Carolina Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Anson County, North Carolina Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Anson County
- Anson County, North Carolina Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Anson County, NC?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Anson County. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Professional Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a payment. This is merely a directory that has been collected or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site over another.
Anson Co. NC Books, Newspapers & Publications
- North Carolina Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- North Carolina historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from North Carolina (1719 – 1977) (genealogybank.com)
- Anson County, North Carolina Books (amazon.com)
- Anson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Obituary Records (usgwarchives.net)
- Search North Carolina Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Anson Co. NC Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards
- Anson Co., North Carolina Graves (findagrave.com)
- Anson County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Anson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Cemeteries & Photos (usgwarchives.net)
- Anson Co., North Carolina Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Anson Co., North Carolina Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Anson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Church Records (usgwarchives.net)
- Anson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Bible Records (usgwarchives.net)
- Anson County, North Carolina Church Books (amazon.com)
Anson Co. NC Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- Anson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Biographies & Collections (usgwarchives.net)
- Nichols and Related Families (nicholsgenealogy.com)
Anson Co. NC General and History Websites
- Anson County, North Carolina Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- History of Anson County, North Carolina, 1750-1976 (search.ancestry.com)
- A History of Anson County, North Carolina (carolana.com)
- Anson County, North Carolina Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Anson Co. NC Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- North Carolina Digital Collections (digital.ncdcr.gov)
- Anson County, North Carolina (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – North Carolina – Counties – Anson (cyndislist.com)
- Anson County North Carolina (genealogytrails.com)
- Anson Co. NCGenweb (ncgenweb.us)
- Anson County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Anson County USGenWeb Archives Project (usgwarchives.net)
- Anson Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Anson Co. NC Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of North Carolina Links and Information
- Anson Co. D.O.T. Maps: [Map 1] – [Map 2]
- Map of Anson County, NC Municipalities and Townships
- 1895 Anson County Map (livgenmi.com)
Anson Co. NC Military Records
- North Carolina Military Records Research Guide
- Anson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Military Records (usgwarchives.net)
- North Carolina Military Records (Fold3.com) provides access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents of the North Carolina women and men who served. Perfect for Anson County genealogists, researchers, historians plus much more.
Anson Co. NC Schools & Directories
- North Carolina City Directories (search.ancestry.com)
- Directory of Scots in the Carolinas, 1680-1830 (search.ancestry.com)