Caswell
The county was formed in 1777 from Orange County. It was named for Richard Caswell, Governor of North Carolina from 1776 to 1780.
In 1791 the eastern half of Caswell County became Person County. Source Wikipedia
Caswell County Historical Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 278
Yanceyville, NC 27379
VA-NC Piedmont Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 2272
Danville, VA 24541
(covers Caswell, Person, Rockingham Counties in NC and a few counties in Virginia)
Caswell County Courthouse
PO Box 98
County Courthouse
Yanceyville, NC 27379
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription - Hillsborough district
1850 Federal Census Index - by last name only
1850 Federal Census Transcription with index Directory opens to listing of index files by last name and text files by page number.
Cemeteries
USGS listing of Caswell County cemeteries
Query Forums
Caswell County, NC Query Forum
Caswell County, NC at Genforum
Cities and towns of Caswell County:
Blanch
Blanche
Estelle
Frogsboro
Leasburg
Milton
Osmond
Pelham
Prospect Hill
Providence
Yanceyville (County Seat)
News related to Caswell County, NC
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Former NC lawmaker trial begins in Caswell County - Madison Messenger
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Former NC lawmaker trial begins in Caswell County
Madison Messenger YANCEYVILLE, NC â The trial for former North Carolina state Sen. Hugh Webster began Monday in Caswell County Superior Court on charges of … Embattled Webster takes his fight to court |
Authorities investigate possible drowning in Caswell County - Burlington Times News
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Authorities investigate possible drowning in Caswell County
Burlington Times News YANCEYVILLE - Authorities in Caswell County are investigating the possible drowning of a Leasburg man on Friday. According to a news release issued on … Leasburg man found in Hyco Caswell man drowns Friday in Hyco Lake Man, 47, Found Floating In Hyco Lake |
At trial, ex-NC senator denies embezzling money - WRAL.com
 Madison Messenger |
At trial, ex-NC senator denies embezzling money
WRAL.com Webster testified Wednesday in his Caswell County trial. The Times-News of Burlington said the trial would continue Thursday. … Former lawmaker found not guilty of embezzlement Webster calls trial an 'abomination'; denies allegations Hugh Webster Found Not Guilty In Embezzlement Case |
Rockingham County weekend: Fun on the Fourth - Greensboro News Record
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Rockingham County weekend: Fun on the Fourth
Greensboro News Record Teams include Madison-Mayodan All Stars, Eden Rec/Boys & Girls Club All-Stars, Cherry Grove All-Stars and Caswell County All-Stars. No games Saturday. … |
An Open Letter to the Clergy of Caswell County - Caswell Messenger
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An Open Letter to the Clergy of Caswell County
Caswell Messenger He was right - recently a bill passed in the NC Legislature under the guise of "anti-bullying" in the schools, but what it really does is allow for teaching … |
Woman gets jail term over cat poisoning - Winston-Salem Journal
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Woman gets jail term over cat poisoning
Winston-Salem Journal YANCEYVILLE — A jury has acquitted former NC state Sen. Hugh Webster of embezzlement involving $12000 given him by his aunt. Caswell County jurors took an … |
