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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WNC road conditions update – Asheville Citizen-Times
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WNC road conditions update
Asheville Citizen-Times Avery County dispatch reported main roads decent, with primary and secondary roads still "treacherous" with snow and ice. Drivers should use caution. … |
Haitian relief efforts in Avery County – Watauga Democrat
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Haitian relief efforts in Avery County
Watauga Democrat At present, Cook said, checks can be sent to Banner Elk Presbyterian Church in Banner Elk at PO Box 158, Banner Elk, NC 28604 and please clearly mark them … |
Current Watauga County Clerk of Superior Court to Seek Reelection – Go Blue Ridge (blog)
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Current Watauga County Clerk of Superior Court to Seek Reelection
Go Blue Ridge (blog) … Vice President and President of the NC Judicial Support Staff. She explained that she's a member of Flat Springs Baptist Church in Avery County, … |
Stormy Sunday possible for Charlotte – CharlotteObserver.com
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Stormy Sunday possible for Charlotte
CharlotteObserver.com The Avery County Schools opened three hours late today, and buses did not travel on icy roads. A winter storm warning remains in effect until 1 pm for Ashe, … Ice accumulating in High Country |
Retiring Realtor Association Exec Kent Recounts 24-0 Record Vs. Home Tax – The Lincoln Tribune
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Retiring Realtor Association Exec Kent Recounts 24-0 Record Vs. Home Tax
The Lincoln Tribune But for Tim Kent, outgoing executive vice president of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, the impact of a winter's night in Avery County is key to … |
WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC-Ice storm forecast … – WBTV
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WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC-Ice storm forecast …
WBTV By 3 pm Thursday, ice was already being seen in several areas of Avery County — with a solid coating on elevated surfaces. In Crossnore, a tree had fallen … |
