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OBCGS Announces 2019 Fall Workshop Schedule
Bob Penland, First Vice President of Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society (OBCGS), has announced the schedule for the Society’s 2019 Annual Fall Workshop. The Workshop is set for Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at the Unitarian Universal Church, 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, NC 28801. Penland has scheduled some excellent speakers …
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Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries, Laws and Current Practices in Buncombe County, NC
Betsy Couzins, one of OBCGS’ library volunteers, has written a well-researched article on the local laws governing cemeteries in Buncombe County. She gave a professional presentation at the library’s Saturday program on March 23, 2019 covering the same information. You can retrieve a copy of her article here:
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New Books for Sale!
We are excited about our new genealogy books focused on Western North Carolina – now available in our bookstore! All proceeds of these book sales go to the support of our library and website so your purchases will benefit the Society for years to come. These books are available along with our other surplus books in …
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Researching Your African American Family History in North Carolina
Early Buncombe County slave deeds and cohabitation records have become available to the public on the Buncombe County website. The Register of Deeds office is very progressive and has made all kinds of vital records available publicly. They set a fine example for other municipalities and are making a huge difference in helping descendants trace …
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**Buncombe County Cemetery List**
The following is a list of known cemeteries in Buncombe County. We are currently working to complete this list. NAME OF CEMETERY ADDRESS CITY TOWNSHIP Academy (Old) Cemetery SEE: Henry Cem; Sulphur Springs Cem xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Lower Hominy Acton United Methodist Church Sand Hill School Rd # 128 Asheville Upper Hominy African Methodist Episcopal …
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Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery
View Larger Map Name of Cemetery Sharon United Methodist Church Address 291 Sharon Road, Fairview, NC 28730 Township Fairview Directions South on US 74A (Charlotte Hwy); Right on Sharon Road Ownership Fairview Sharon United Methodist Church c/o Helen B. Wright, 29 Sharon Rd, Fairview, NC Legal Description Deed Bk 0917 Pg 267 1.34 …
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