Chowan
Chowan county was formed in 1670. Initially it was formed as a district within the Albemarle County. Shaftsbury Precinct was an early name of this area which supposedly covered the inhabitable areas west of the Chowan River.
Chowan County NCGenweb site
Chowan County NCGenweb archives
The Barker House in Edenton
Edenton site with nice story of the Edenton Tea Party
Edenton Historical Commision
P.O. Box 474
Edenton, NC 27932
Chowan County Courthouse
PO Box 1030
County Courthouse
Edenton, NC 27932
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription indexed by last name
1790 Federal Census transcription
1790 Federal Census transcription
1800 Federal Census transcription
1800 Federal Census transcription
1850 Federal Census Index - by last name only
Tax Records
1717 Chowan Precinct Tax listing
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Chowan county
Query Forums
Cities and towns of Chowan County:
Edenton (County Seat)
Tyner
News related to Chowan County, NC
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State investigators to probe NC county finances - WRAL.com
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State investigators to probe NC county finances
WRAL.com, NC - Chowan County attorney John Morrison said Parrish made the request after the county commissioners told Morrison to investigate the county finances. … North Carolina asked to look into Chowan budget crisis Prosecutor asks state to probe NC county finances Chowan County asks probe of budget shortfall |
Chowan County in 'fiscal crisis' that violates NC law - The Virginian-Pilot
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Chowan County in 'fiscal crisis' that violates NC law
The Virginian-Pilot, VA - "The issues of cash flow for Chowan County are serious and must be addressed by the board," according to a letter sent by the commission on Thursday to the … |
NC county missing $20 million from reserve fund - WRAL.com
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NC county missing $20 million from reserve fund
WRAL.com, NC - Susanne Stallings, the clerk in of the Chowan County Board of Commissioners, told the Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Va., that she had searched a decade of … |
NC county's board only once OK'd spending of reserves - The Virginian-Pilot
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NC county's board only once OK'd spending of reserves
The Virginian-Pilot, VA - By Connie Sage After searching through a decade of meeting reports, the clerk of the Chowan County Board of Commissioners said Sunday she has found only one … |
NC county's auditor worried about dwindling cash - FayObserver.com
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NC county's auditor worried about dwindling cash
FayObserver.com, NC - Auditor JP Timberlake III told The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Va., that he warned the Chowan County manager as the $29 million balance dropped by 90 … NC county's auditor worried about dwindling cash |
NC county grapples with depleted reserve fund - WLOS
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NC county grapples with depleted reserve fund
WLOS, NC - EDENTON, NC (AP) — Officials in Chowan County are grappling with a depleted reserve fund and a notice from the state that it has violated the law. … |
