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 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
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
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
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Wildlife commission recognized – Jacksonville Daily News
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Wildlife commission recognized
Jacksonville Daily News Sgt. Reggie Barker of Chatham County, Master Officer Allen Carlisle of Catawba County, Lt. Todd Radabaugh of Pender County, Sgt. Brad Stoop of Bertie County … |
Vote to Help Fund Studio H, a New Design/Build High School Program – Interior Design
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Vote to Help Fund Studio H, a New Design/Build High School Program
Interior Design … for a $50000 Pepsi Refresh grant to launch Studio H, a high school design and vocation program in Bertie County, the poorest county in North Carolina. … |
PETA employees’ prosecution exposed a shocking (and deadly) practice – Examiner.com
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PETA employees' prosecution exposed a shocking (and deadly) practice
Examiner.com A Bertie County animal control officer testified that Hinkle said it would be âno problemâ to find homes for two dalmatians named Annie and Toby. … |
NCDOT preps for weekend winter road conditions – WNCT
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NCDOT preps for weekend winter road conditions
WNCT While, places like Bertie County won't treat roads until Friday morning. But already across the east more DOT crews are ramping up overtime hours. … |
Saving the world, one design at a time – SmartPlanet.com (blog)
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Saving the world, one design at a time
SmartPlanet.com (blog) My road trip is actually a move from Half Moon Bay, Calif., to Bertie County, one of the poorest counties in North Carolina. The Bertie County School … |
Nifty 50 | Emily Pilloton, Humanitarian – New York Times (blog)
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Nifty 50 | Emily Pilloton, Humanitarian
New York Times (blog) The final stop will be rural North Carolina, in Bertie County, the poorest in the state. âMy partner and I will be getting certified as high school teachers … |
