Bertie County Genealogy
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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 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
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Bertie County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Bertie County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Bertie County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
deborah on “HARRINGTON, ROGERSON bertie co., nc”
looking for info. on james O. HARRINGTON b 1827 d 1906 aulander, bertie co.
m. mary magdaline rogerson b circa 1837 beaufort co
my e-mail: keldebor@aol.com
thanks
kendallblue on “Johnstons, Johnstones of Bertie County”
My ancestors were original settlers in my home state of Texas, having come to the state sometime around 1830, or before. James Henry Johnston, son of William Johnston and Mary Granberry Johnston, came to Texas and began acquiring land like it was going out of style. He served on the 8th Texas Congress, making preparations for the Texas Revolution from Mexico, and was an established businessman in Red River County, where he made his home. The Johnston family is said to have come from Bertie, North Carolina, but I know nothing of them before arriving in Texas. We are planning a genealogical trip to the NC area, and am curious if anyone might know of this family. Any tips you can provide would be much appreciated! Thank you!
jo-anne arnold on “sheppard/shepard family”
looking for Abraham, the elder dob 1685 m. Catrin Gardner children: Benjamin, Mary opr Polly, John Baptista, Abrahm, Martin
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.
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
Bertie County Bank Robbed – WITN
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Bertie County Bank Robbed
WITN I bank at NC SECU, for the simple reason that they are one of the only banks that respects my fundamental human right to self-defense… by anon Location: snow hill on Jan 27, 2012 at 08:06 PM by melissa Location: colerain on Jan 27, 2012 at 05:49 PM … |
NC historical marker to honor freed black man – abc11.com
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NC historical marker to honor freed black man
abc11.com The marker is being dedicated Monday in Magnolia not far from the gravesite of Parker David Robbins, who was born in 1834 in Bertie County. The dedication of the NC Highway Historical marker will be one aspect of Duplin County's observance of Martin … |
Bertie County School Bus Accident – WITN
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Bertie County School Bus Accident
WITN Highway Patrol troopers say the accident happened Saturday at 7:22 am on NC 45 off Jeff White Road near Colerain. They say the school bus driver, Augustus Holley, tried to slow down when the car in front off him slowed down, he went left of center, … |
Thieves steal catalytic converters from church vehicles – WTKR Your NewsChannel 3
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Thieves steal catalytic converters from church vehicles
WTKR Your NewsChannel 3 Crooks keep stealing the same thing from local churches over and over again in Bertie County North Carolina, catalytic converters. For smaller churches like Piney Wood Missionary Baptist Church, a church van is more than just a mode of transportation. |
FBI Seeks Serial Bank Robber – 7thSpace Interactive (press release)
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FBI Seeks Serial Bank Robber
7thSpace Interactive (press release) The Charlotte Division of the FBI is seeking assistance to identify a subject responsible for two recent bank robberies in the Greenville, North Carolina area. Surveillance photos from the robberies show the same individual is responsible for robbing … |
City energy efficiency panel taking shape – The Daily Advance
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City energy efficiency panel taking shape
The Daily Advance The Friends of Bertie citizens group deserves our admiration for their tenacity in pursuing the release of an audiotape of the Bertie County Commissioners' closed meeting at which they increased the county manager's salary by nearly $43000 to $144000 … |
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