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Bertie County Genealogy

The county was formed as Bertie Precinct in 1722 from the part of Chowan Precinct of Albemarle County lying west of the Chowan River. It was named for James Bertie, his brother Henry Bertie, or both, each having been one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.

In 1729 parts of Bertie Precinct, Chowan Precinct, Currituck Precinct, and Pasquotank Precinct of Albemarle County were combined to form Tyrrell Precinct. With the abolition of Albemarle County in 1739, all of its constituent precincts became counties. In 1741 parts of Bertie County became Edgecombe County and Northampton County. Finally, in 1759 parts of Bertie County, Chowan County, and Northampton County were combined to form Hertford County, and Bertie was reduced to its present size. Source Wikipedia

The County seat of Bertie County is Windsor. Bertie County is divided into the following townships: Colerain, Indian Woods, Merry Hill, Mitchells, Roxobel, Snake Bite, Whites, Windsor, and Woodville. It also includes the following unincorporated communities: Elm Grove, Gatlinsville, Greens Cross, Hexlena, Perrytown, Pine Ridge, Sans Souci (with Sans Souci Ferry, the county’s only ferry), Spring Branch, Woodard, Baker Town, Whites Cross, Rosemead, and Todds Cross.

Attractions in Bertie County include Hope Plantation, The Freeman Hotel, Sans Souci Ferry, The Windsor Historic Walking Tour, Cashie Wetlands Walk and the Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hope Plantation includes the King-Bazemore House, Samuel Coxe House and Roanoke-Chowan Heritage Center.

Bertie County NCGenweb site

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Bertie County Government Site
PO Box 530
County Courthouse
Windsor, NC 27983

Census

1790 Federal Census transcription

1800 Federal Census index
1800 Federal Census transcription, pg0026.txt referred to in previous index
1800 Federal Census transcription, pg0060.txt referred to in previous index

1810 Federal Census transcription

1810 Federal Census Index
1810 Federal Census Transcription pg0043.txt referred to in previous index

1830 Federal Census transcription

1840 Federal Census transcription

1850 Federal Census transcription Directory opens to text files named by page number

1860 Federal Census part 1 transcription

1860 Federal Census part 2 transcription

1860 Federal Census slave schedule transcription

1870 Federal Census transcription directory opens to list of text files by township

1900 Federal Census transcription directory opens to list of text files by township

1910 Federal Census transcription directory opens to list of text files by township

1920 Federal Census transcription directory opens to list of text files by township

Tax Records

1716 Corn tax list

1757 Tax list

1798 Tax list

1810 Tax list

1862 Confederate Tax list

Cemeteries

USGS listing of cemeteries in Bertie County

Cemetery Transcriptions

Query Forums

Bertie County, NC Query Forum

Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Bertie County from the Forum:

North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Bertie County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics

JudyS on “James Howard Jr 1707-1790″

I am looking for information about his spouse and children and possible connection to Samuel Howard b. 1762 in Virginia




Ilene Nutt on “Looking for a book about Bertie county”

I would like to purchase the following book or email someone for information I need.
“Bertie Beginnings: The Story of Our County and Its Distinguished Citizens”

I am specifically looking for information on the Mitchell family. Barbara (Barby) E. Mitchell,born 1813, William M. Mitchell born 1810 Wilkes Co., Martha E. Mitchell (Breedlove or Budlove)born 1840, her two children Celia JC Budlove born 1858 Tenn. or Breedlove and Elijah LWJEWPS Budlove or Breedlove born 1859(strange initials in census record). Bertie Count Vital Statistics 1700-1920 Lists the marriage of William W and Martha E also known as Barby or Barbara.

Date of Birth: Bef 1817
Spouse: William W. Mitchell
Date of Marriage: 15 Jun 1834
Place of Marriage: Bertie co., NC
I am hoping the book can tell me more information.
Ilene




focusoninfinity on “James Pugh Sr & wife Mary Whitmel to…”

1750’s Bladen, now eastern Cumberland Co., N.C.




Alfred Todd on “Todd Family of Bertie County,NC in 1700s or early 1800s”

Any information about Todd Family of Bertie County, NC in 1700s or early 1800s is appreciated. Kin of Aquilla Todd




Harris6989 on “Strawhorn/Strayhorn/Strawhon family”

I am researching the following Strawhorn/Strayhorn/Strawhon family:

Rachel Strawhon b. abt. 1759 in Gates Co, NC – d. Dec 1816 Bertie Co, NC
md Nottingham Monk, Jr abt. 1785

Rachel was the daughter of George Strawhon b. abt. 1715 in Scotland – d. Oct 1760 in Bertie Co, NC

I would like to document the above information. You may email me at Jackey@bctonline.com


Bertie County, NC at Genforum

Cities and towns of Bertie County:

Aulander
Colerain
Kelford
Lewiston
Lewiston Woodville
Merry Hill
Powellsville
Roxobel
Windsor (County Seat)
Woodville

News related to Bertie County, NC

“bertie county” nc – Google News

AAA: Cheaper gas means more holiday travel – WRAL.com

AAA: Cheaper gas means more holiday travel
WRAL.com
Raleigh, NC — About 70000 more North Carolina residents will travel over the upcoming Labor Day weekend than a year ago, primarily because of cheaper gas,

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NCDOT LABOR DAY TRAVEL ADVISORY – WSOC Charlotte

NCDOT LABOR DAY TRAVEL ADVISORY
WSOC Charlotte
7, with three exceptions: · US 17 in Windsor (Bertie County) is reduced to one lane on the Cashie River Bridge due to construction. Traffic is controlled by




Putting New Tools in Students’ Hands – New York Times


New York Times
Putting New Tools in Students' Hands
New York Times
like Bertie County, one of the poorest counties in North Carolina, where 80 percent of students live in poverty, and your best chance of employment will




How Design Can Change The World – Forbes


Forbes
How Design Can Change The World
Forbes
Bertie County is a place where no Marcel Breuer chair had gone before. But in the time since Pilloton and her partner Matthew Miller arrived, they've set up

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Rural Schools Lose Race To The Top – Daily Yonder (blog)


Daily Yonder (blog)
Rural Schools Lose Race To The Top
Daily Yonder (blog)
The New York Times wrote about design classes offered at a public high school in Bertie County, North Carolina. Matthew Miller teaches a studio class above.

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Military reservists in the workplace: A welcome return? – The Virginian-Pilot

Military reservists in the workplace: A welcome return?
The Virginian-Pilot
In a meeting with the Bertie County Board of Education, one member asked whether he was mentally fit to return to school, Moore said.


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