Alamance County Genealogy
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The area that is now Alamance County was originally inhabited by several indian tribes. The first permanent European settlements occurred in the mid 1700s. The county itself was formed in 1849 from Orange County. It was named after Alamance Creek, site of the Battle of Alamance (May 16, 1771), in which militia under the command of Governor William Tryon crushed the Regulator movement. The Regulator movement was made up of mostly farmers which faced off against the North Carolina Militia led by Governor Tryon. This gave an indicator of sentiment against the British colonial power. This area was also the site of minor skirmishes during the American Revolution leading up to the battle of Guilford Courthouse.
In the 1800′s textile mills became an important industry. In the aftermath of the Civil War, Alamance County was known as the place of an incident called the Kirk-Holden War an 1870 confrontation between locals and an Army colonel.
Graham is the county seat of Alamance County, NC. Alamance County is home to the Alamance Battleground Historic Site.
Alamance County Genealogy Resources
Alamance County Site – information about the Brick Church area
Alamance County NCGenWeb Archives
Alamance County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 3052
Burlington, NC 27215-3052
Alamance County Historical Museum
4777 S NC Highway 62
Burlington, NC 27215-9295
Alamance County Government
Alamance County Courthouse
1 Court Square
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 438-1002
County History from Alamance County site
Alamance County Public Libraries
May Memorial Library
342 S. Spring St.
Burlington, North Carolina 27215
Census links
1850 Census Mortality Schedule
1850 Census index (last names only)
1860 Census Mortality Schedule
1870 Census Mortality Schedule
1880 Census Mortality Schedule
Cemeteries
The following Cemeteries are in Alamance County.
Alamance Memorial Park
Graham Memorial Park
Linwood Cemetery
Magnolia Cemetery
Moores Chapel Cemetery
Northlawn Cemetery
Pine Hill Cemetery
USGS listing of cemeteries in Alamance County
Cemetery Transcriptions
Query Forums
Alamance County, NC Query Forum
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Alamance County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Alamance County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
1flynbird on “Dr. William Rankin Gorley/Goley – Dr. William Ruffin Gorley/Goley”
Two different lines from my family tree lived in Alamance Co. Dr. William Rankin Gorley/Goley was the son of Margaret Gorley/Goley (daughter of William Gorley/Goley and Mary “Polly” Euliss). Dr. Rankin had a son Dr. Willard Coe Goley, and one of Willard’s son’s was Dr. Alexander Fairly Goley. Dr. William Ruffin Goley was the son of Carson Haywood Goley who was the son of Ruffin Gorley (the brother of Margaret Gorley/Goley – son of William Gorley/Goley and Mary “Polly” Euliss). In an article on William Ruffin Goley it mentions that he was of Irish descent. The Gourley/Gorley/Goley family “legend” said the family was of French descent. Two different articles said William Rankin Goley came to Alamance Co. from Virginia. Records show he was born in North Carolina and went to medical School in Baltimore, Md. No mention of Virginia. So, does anyone in Alamance Co. know anything about either or both of these two lines? My family would love to know if we are of Irish descent or French, if any of the family tales are true and if William Rankin really did come to Alamance Co. from Virginia. If anyone has any information about the above, the Gorley/Goley family would love to hear it. Thanks…
Judy LW on “Hobbs as a missionary to South Africa”
Everett L. Hobbs went to South Africa with his wife, Etta Aiken, in about 1898. Everett’s parents were George Lewis Hobbs and Mary J. Allred. Etta’s parents were
David Caldwell Aiken and Alva Kathryn Faust. I’m interested to find out which church or organization sent him there.
DOROTHY52 on “william jones rankin-negroe presbyterian minister 1861-1932″
does a nyone have a ny information on the prominent negro minister who open a school for negro children in 1896-1932 in aberdeen north carolina. it is noted that he died in 1932 august 31 in graham north carolina. does anyone have any information regarding him? he was a synod of catawba. he and wife adopted a daughter…
Alamance County, NC at Genforum
Cities and towns of Alamance County:
Alamance
Altamahaw-Ossipee
Burlington
Elon College
Gibsonville
Glen Raven
Graham (County seat)
Green Level
Haw River
Mebane
Saxapahaw
Swepsonville
Woodlawn
News related to Alamance County, NC
“alamance county” nc – Google News
New ARMC board members named – Burlington Times News
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New ARMC board members named
Burlington Times News He and his wife, Channing, live in Alamance County with their five children. Davenport has been a member of other community organizations, such as the North Carolina Economic Developer's Association, the Alamance Regional Charitable Foundation, … |
Police: Shooting death not a random act; second suspect still sought – Burlington Times News
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Police: Shooting death not a random act; second suspect still sought
Burlington Times News He was last convicted Nov. 14 in Alamance County of two counts of larceny and misdemeanor breaking and entering. He was given a suspended sentence and placed under 36 months supervised probation, according to the NC Department of Correction. |
Philipps announces legislative run – Burlington Times News
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Philipps announces legislative run
Burlington Times News Bordsen is not the only NC House member from Alamance County to decide against a 2012 run. Republican Dan Ingle, appointed to replace the late Cary Allred when he resigned from the House in 2009, declined to run this year after winning a full term to … |
Pertussis Confirmed At Third School In Alamance County – WFMY News 2
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Pertussis Confirmed At Third School In Alamance County
WFMY News 2 Burlington, NC– The Alamance County Health Department (ACHD) is investigating a new, lab confirmed case of pertussis at another school in the county. ACHD said the new case involves a student at Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School in Mebane. |
Alamance County rest area gets electric vehicle charging station – Burlington Times News
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Alamance County rest area gets electric vehicle charging station
Burlington Times News âI think this is great for Alamance County,â Massey said. âThe charging station will get a lot of use.â NC Department of Transportation board member Mike Fox said during the ceremony that there are 50 electric vehicle charging stations in Charlotte and … Electric Car Charge Station Unveiled In Alamance County First Charging Station for Electric Vehicles at NC Rest Area Formally Opens to … Vehicle re-charge station to open |
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Unfinished business: Alamance Co. properties ready for housing market rebound
Burlington Times News For Alamance County, there were 3530 building permits issued in 2011, which was a 4-percent increase from 2010. Alamance County experienced a 21-percent decrease in the number of new single-family housing permits issued in 2011. |
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