Camden County Genealogy
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The county was formed in 1777 from the northeastern part of Pasquotank County. It was named for Charles Pratt, 1st Lord Camden, who had opposed the Stamp Act. The county is the site of the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and was the location of the Battle of South Mills on April 19, 1862 during the American Civil War. Source Wikipedia
Albemarle Genealogical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 87
Currituck, NC 27929
(covers Camden, Currituck, and Dare Counties)
Camden County Historical Society
Camden, NC 27921
Family Research Society of Northeastern NC
P.O. Box 1425
Elizabeth City, NC 27906-1425
Camden County Courthouse
117 North NC 343
County Courthouse
Camden, NC 27921
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription – Edenton District
Cemeteries
Cemetery Transcriptions – Link is to a folder of Camden County Cemetery Transcriptions – about 4 listed as text files.
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Camden County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Camden County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
JuliePatrickClark on “Patrick genealogy, South Mills NC”
Looking for info on the Patrick family of South Mills, NC. My father was Joseph Raymond Patrick. His mother was Joeanna Patrick (Spruill). His grandparents were Joseph W Patrick and Lizzie (Elizabeth?) Copeland.
Julie Patrick Clark on “Patricks, South Mills”
Anyone here related to the Patricks from South Mills NC? My great-grandfather was Joseph Walter Patrick. His daughter Joeanna Patrick (Spruill) was my paternal grandmother. My father was Joseph Raymond Patrick.
Cities and towns of Camden County:
Camden (County Seat)
Shiloh
South Mills
News related to Camden County, NC
“camden county” nc – Google News
Gov. McCrory set to visit EC – The Daily Advance
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Gov. McCrory set to visit EC
The Daily Advance Changes in the General Assembly and the state administration that favor urban areas have left the region wondering how rural areas will fare in coming years, Peel noted. The visit indicates the governor, mostly familiar with North Carolina's … |
Man killed by falling partition at Camden company – Philly.com – Philly.com
 Philly.com |
Man killed by falling partition at Camden company – Philly.com
Philly.com The accident happened around 8 at ReCommunity Camden in the industrial complex on the 2200 block of Mount Ephraim Avenue, Camden County Police spokesman Michael Daniels said. He said a front-end loader knocked over a concrete barrier, which fell on … |
Camden County dispatchers change to 700 MHz radio system – NJ.com
 The Cherry Hill Sun |
Camden County dispatchers change to 700 MHz radio system
NJ.com LINDENWOLD â At 7 a.m. Monday morning, the Camden County Emergency Communications Center dispatchers began broadcasting on a new 700 MHz radio system, following a $35 million investment that will eliminate the problem of interference from digital … County dispatchers broadcasting on new radio system |
CP to honor 20 scholar-athletes – Cherry Hill Courier Post
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CP to honor 20 scholar-athletes
Cherry Hill Courier Post Former Olympic runner Erin Donohue, a graduate of Haddonfield High School and the University of North Carolina, will be the guest speaker. Forty seniors, representing 23 South Jersey high schools, were nominated by their athletic directors and guidance … |
Camden sheriff seeking man after parking lot assault – The Virginian-Pilot
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Camden sheriff seeking man after parking lot assault
The Virginian-Pilot Schools were locked down as a precaution, Perry said. The man was described as white, in his 20s, with dark curly hair. He was wearing a camouflage jacket. The parking lot sits across the Camden County courthouse along N.C. 343 less than a mile from … |
Man with possible gang ties wanted in Georgia and North Carolina – First Coast News
 First Coast News |
Man with possible gang ties wanted in Georgia and North Carolina
First Coast News CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. – A Georgia man is being sought by the Camden County Sheriff's Office. 42-year-old Timothy Griffin is wanted for a probation violation in Camden County, according to a Facebook post by the Camden County Sheriff's Office. |
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