Avery County Genealogy
Avery County was formed in 1911 from parts of Caldwell County, Mitchell County, and Watauga County. It was named for Waightstill Avery, a colonel in the American Revolutionary War and the first Attorney General of North Carolina (1777-1779). Source Wikipedia
Avery County was the last of North Carolina’s 100 counties to be formed. The county seat is Newland, named for then Lt. Gov. of the State of North Carolina. One of the major products of Avery County is Fraser Fir Christmas Trees. The Community of Beech Mountain is the highest incorporated community east of the Mississippi River. Grassy Ridge Bald is the highest point in the county, most of Grandfather Mountain is located within Avery County’s borders. Newland is the highest elevation county seat in the Eastern united States.
Toe Valley Genealogical Society
491 Beaver Creek Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(covers Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties)
Avery County Historical Society
P.O. Box 266
Newland, NC 28657
Avery County Courthouse
PO Box 640
County Courthouse
Newland, NC 28657
Avery County Historical Museum
Census
1920 Federal Census Images – directory opens to listing of images by page number
Cemeteries
USGS listing of Cemeteries in Avery County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Avery County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Avery County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
w.jens@verizon.net on “Wiseman Family”
I’m searching for information on the Wiseman Family. William Wiseman was born August 5. 1757 in Ingalls, Avery County, NC. He married a Sophia White Simmons and they had three sons, Oliver Davenport, James and Albert all of whom served in the War of 1812. They moved to Maries County, Missouri after the War. They were accompanied on their trip west by the four Copeland Brothers, Solomon, John, Joseph and William Marcus. The Copelands came from around Chatham County, NC. I am particularly interested in Oliver Davenport Wiseman who married a lady named Federski. Don’t know her first name or any thing about her. Does this make any connection with anyone???
Thanks,
Bill Jens
Cities and towns of Avery County:
Altamont
Balm
Banner Elk
Beech Bottom
Beech Mountain
Carpenter Bottom
Chestnut Dale
Cranberry
Cranberry Gap
Crossnore
Darkridge
Elk Park
Elk Valley
Flat Springs
Foscoe
Frank
Grandfather
Heaton
Hughes
Ingalls
Kellersville
Linville
Matney
Minneapolis
Montezuma
Newland (County Seat)
Norwood Hollow
Pineola
Plumtree
Pyatte
Roaring Creek
Rominger
Senia
Seven Devils
Spear
Stamey Branch
Three Mile
Valley
Whaley
White Rock
News related to Avery County, NC
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Carr: Patrick McHenry is out of touch with NC district – Morganton News Herald
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Carr: Patrick McHenry is out of touch with NC district
Morganton News Herald McHenry announced the award of a $7505 US Department of Homeland Security grant to the Linville Volunteer Fire Department in Avery County. … |
NC mountains experiencing one of worst winters on record – CharlotteObserver.com
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NC mountains experiencing one of worst winters on record
CharlotteObserver.com A National Weather Service observer in Avery County has reported 8 inches of new snow since Monday morning. Forecasters say they expect about 2 new inches … |
New hunting and fishing rules – Boone Mountain Times
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New hunting and fishing rules
Boone Mountain Times Also approved were fishing proposals, including adding Wildcat Lake and almost two miles of Elk Hollow Branch in Avery County and a two-mile portion of the … |
PUCKETT v. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION – Leagle.com
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PUCKETT v. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Leagle.com … the Warden of Mountain View Correctional Institution ("the Institution") in Avery County, NC; and three officials at the Institution: Richard Terry, … |
Norris leads Mitchell back to regionals – Asheville Citizen-Times
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Norris leads Mitchell back to regionals
Asheville Citizen-Times Avery County (24-3) and Bishop McGuinness (20-7) meet in tonight's second 1-A girls semifinal at UNCG. Tip-off is 8:30 pm Two of Avery's three losses have … Bears set to meet Mitchell |
Buncombe, most other WNC school districts close – Asheville Citizen-Times
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Buncombe, most other WNC school districts close
Asheville Citizen-Times Mitchell County Schools will also have classes this Saturday, March 6. More WNC school closings. The Avery County school district went on a regular schedule … |
