Anson County Genealogy
The county was formed in 1750 from Bladen County. It was named for George Anson, Baron Anson, a British admiral, who circumnavigated the globe from 1740 to 1744, and later became First Lord of the Admiralty.
Like its parent county Bladen, Anson County was originally a vast territory with indefinite northern and western boundaries. Reductions in its extent began in 1753, when the northern part of it became Rowan County. In 1762 the western part of Anson County became Mecklenburg County. In 1779 the northern part of what remained of Anson County became Montgomery County, and the part east of the Pee Dee River became Richmond County. Finally, in 1842 the western part of Anson County was combined with the southeastern part of Mecklenburg County to become Union County. Source Wikipedia
The county seat of Anson County is Wadesboro. Anson County is the home of the Ashe-Covington Medical Museum, and the Wadesboro Rotary Planetarium and Science Center. Also, the extinct town of Sneedsborough was in Anson County. (It existed from 1795-1835.)
Anson County Historical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 732
Wadesboro, NC 28170
Anson County Courthouse
114 N. Greene Street, Room 30
County Courthouse
Wadesboro, NC 28170
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription
1790 Federal Census – Fayette district transcription
1860 Federal Census Index – First and Last name, age and township
Cemeteries
USGS listing of Anson County Cemeteries
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Anson County from the Forum:
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oscargug on “Duncan or Cooper families resided Anson about 1760 +/- 10 years”
Looking for any information on Duncan or Cooper families. Related to Hill family, and possibly Singletary, and/or Gaddy. Given name Ithamer/Ithama/Ithamur was used in both Duncan and Cooper families from 1800 until 1874. I think they may have migrated fron Halifax NC to Anson NC, then either the boundary changed, or they migrated to Bladen/Robeson NC. Anyone researching these please email jerryduncan@centurytel.net Thanks.
Rustie on “George Wade King b. 1839 NC d. 1923 MS”
George Wade King b. 1839 NC d. 1923 Lauderdale Co., MS. He said he was raised along the Pee Dee River in NC and went to MS with the Hobgood family, probably working on the railroad. He m. first Lurana Birks/Burks in 1861 in Lawrence Co., AL and joined the CSA in Lauderdale Co., MS in 1862. They had 2 children. In 1866 he remarried to Ann Rainey Miller, dau. of Eli T. Miller and had these children in Lauderdale Co., MS:
Charles May King
Geneva Catherine King
James Eley King
Johnny Miller King
Lorena Ouida King
Joseph V. King
George Raney King
Walter J. King
I would love to hear from anyone interested in this line!
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Jean Rhodes on “Daniel Mccoy b. 1812 N.C.”
Looking for parents or surname of spouse Sarah b. S.C. abt 1810 married abt 1836-39. Almost sure he was in Anson Co 1840 according to census. Children Elizabeth and Philip born N.C. before 1840. Any clue would help, this has been a brick wall for over 20yrs, Guess I could use a little help.
Swansong100 on “Looking for Chase Family, Anson County”
Looking for any info. on Zimri Chase b. 1748 Nantucket. son of Stepehn Chase & Dinah Folger. Arrived North Carolina abt. 1790. Married Dinah Barnard of Nantucket in Stokes County 1791. Found in Quaker MM ( Dover, Muddy Creek & New Garden ) records up to 1840, removed to Silver Creek MM in Illinois. Trying to find any records & children of Zimri & Dinah.
Cities and towns of Anson County:
Ansonville
Fountain Hill
Lilesville
Morven
Peachland
Polkton
Wadesboro (County Seat)
White Store
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Three men from the Carolinas sentenced in federal meth lab case – South Carolina Now
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Three men from the Carolinas sentenced in federal meth lab case
South Carolina Now … Chris Page and Anson County Sheriff's Deputy Brian Tice. Also assisting were agents from the Marlboro County and Union County, NC Sheriff's Offices, … |
Area teams make state wrestling tournament – Greensboro News & Record
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Area teams make state wrestling tournament
Greensboro News & Record Anson County (21-12) at Anson County; winner vs. Concord Robinson or East Rowan Cummings (9-8) vs. Granville Central (12-13) at North Pitt; winner vs. … |
2011 Intro: Stephone Anthony – BruinReportonline.com (subscription)
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2011 Intro: Stephone Anthony
BruinReportonline.com (subscription) âHere in Anson County, football is a big thing to the community â especially the way the economy is,â Hyatt said. âWe don't have a lot of businesses popping … |
Charlotte’s getting rain today; streets are OK – CharlotteObserver.com
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Charlotte's getting rain today; streets are OK
CharlotteObserver.com … and in the NC mountains. Other schools in Mecklenburg County are open today. It's a mixed story for nearby counties — The Union County, Anson County, … |
Three men sentenced for federal meth charges in the Pee Dee – South Carolina Now
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Three men sentenced for federal meth charges in the Pee Dee
South Carolina Now … Brian Tice of the Anson County Sheriff's Office. The Marlboro County and Union County, NC Sheriff's Offices, SLED, the Wadesboro, NC Police Department, … |
The 2010 Clemson Tiger Recruiting Class – Shakin The Southland (blog)
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The 2010 Clemson Tiger Recruiting Class
Shakin The Southland (blog) Tra Thomas – DT – 6'1, 271, 3 star DT – Anson County HS, NC – #28 player in NC. Offered by Michigan State, West Virginia, Duke, ECU. Shrine Bowler. … |
