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Robeson County, North Carolina History
When was Robeson County, NC Created?
Robeson County was created on 1787 from Bladen County.
What is the County Seat of Robeson County, NC?
The County Seat is located in Lumberton also, the county government website is www.co.robeson.nc.us/.
What counties are adjacent to Robeson County, NC?
Bordering Counties are Cumberland County, Bladen County, Columbus County, Dillon County, South Carolina, Marlboro County, South Carolina, Scotland County, Hoke County.
Robeson County, NC Vital Records
Where can find Robeson County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Robeson 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 Robeson County Register of Deeds (ROD) office. Divorce certificates may be obtained from the Robeson County clerk of court.
You can search online for Robeson 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
- Robeson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Marriage Records
- Robeson County, North Carolina Marriage Project
- Robeson 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
Robeson County, NC Census Records
What Robeson 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.
Robeson Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Robeson Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Robeson 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
Robeson County, NC Courthouse and Government Records

What genealogical records can I find in the Robeson County Courthouse?
Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of Robeson 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 Robeson 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.
- Robeson County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 500 North Elm St, Lumberton
- Robeson County Register of Deeds
- Phone: 910-671-3040
- Birth Records: 1913
- Marriage Records: 1803
- Death Records: 1913
- Land Records: 1782
- Robeson County Clerk of Court
- Phone: 910-272-5900
- Probate Records: 1783
- Court Records: 1795
- Divorce Records: call court clerk for details
- North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998
- Guide to Research Materials in the North Carolina State Archives: Robeson County Records
- Robeson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Court Records
- County Records in the North Carolina State Archives
- Robeson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Wills & Estate Records
- Robeson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Deed Records
- North Carolina, County Records, 1833-1970
- BLM Land Records
Robeson County, NC Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Robeson County, NC?
A list of Robeson County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives. See also a list of Statewide North Carolina Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Robeson County Historical and Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2292, Lumberton NC 28359
- Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 468, Chadbourn, NC 28431-0468
- 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 Robeson 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)
- Robeson County, North Carolina Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Robeson County
- Robeson County, North Carolina Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Robeson County, NC?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Robeson 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.
Robeson 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)
- Robesonian (Lumberton, North Carolina) (search.ancestry.com)
- Robeson County, North Carolina Books (amazon.com)
- Robeson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Obituary Records (usgwarchives.net)
- Search North Carolina Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Robeson Co. NC Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards
- Robeson Co., North Carolina Graves (findagrave.com)
- Robeson County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Robeson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Cemeteries & Photos (usgwarchives.net)
- Robeson Co., North Carolina Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Robeson Co., North Carolina Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Robeson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Church Records (usgwarchives.net)
- Robeson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Bible Records (usgwarchives.net)
- Robeson County, North Carolina Church Books (amazon.com)
Robeson Co. NC Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- Robeson Co., NC GenWeb Archives Biographies & Collections (usgwarchives.net)
- Nichols and Related Families (nicholsgenealogy.com)
Robeson Co. NC General and History Websites
- Robeson County, North Carolina Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- A History of Robeson County, North Carolina (carolana.com)
- Robeson County, North Carolina Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Robeson Co. NC Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- North Carolina Digital Collections (digital.ncdcr.gov)
- Robeson County, North Carolina (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – North Carolina – Counties – Robeson (cyndislist.com)
- Robeson County North Carolina (genealogytrails.com)
- Robeson Co. NCGenweb (ncgenweb.us)
- Robeson County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Robeson County USGenWeb Archives Project (usgwarchives.net)
- Robeson Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Robeson Co. NC Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of North Carolina Links and Information
- Robeson Co. D.O.T. Maps [Map 1] – [Map 2] – [Map 3] – [Map 4] – [Thumbnail of Sheet Key]
- Map of Robeson County, NC Municipalities and Townships
- 1895 Robeson County Map (livgenmi.com)
Robeson Co. NC Military Records
- North Carolina Military Records Research Guide
- Robeson 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 Robeson County genealogists, researchers, historians plus much more.
Robeson Co. NC Schools & Directories
- Ray’s index and digest to Hathaway’s North Carolina historical and genealogical register : with genealogical notes and annota (search.ancestry.com)
- North Carolina City Directories (search.ancestry.com)
- Directory of Scots in the Carolinas, 1680-1830 (search.ancestry.com)