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Useful Research Links
This post offers some useful links that could enhance your research into Western North Carolina genealogy and local history: Fairfield District, South Carolina deeds and bonds. https://www.ken-shelton.com/Fairfield/Deeds/deeds.htm Photocopies of the original records. These are not available at familysearch.org Haywood County Library Genealogy & Local History Collection www.haywoodlibrary.org/635/Genealogy-Local-History Contains searchable newspapers printed in Haywood County …
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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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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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Yancey County North Carolina Estate Files 1663-1979
The following is an index of Yancey County Estate files located at Family Search. Click on a name and a new tab will open taking you to the record on Family Search.
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Clay County North Carolina Estate Files 1663-1979
The following is an index of Clay County Estate files located at Family Search. Click on a name and a new tab will open taking you to the record on Family Search.
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Cherokee County North Carolina Estate Files 1663-1979
The following is an index of Cherokee County Estate files located at Family Search. Click on a name and a new tab will open taking you to the record on Family Search.
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Buncombe County North Carolina Estate Files 1663-1979
The following is an index of Buncombe County Estate files located at Family Search. Click on a name and a new browser tab will open taking you to the record on Family Search.
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