Craven County Genealogy
Craven County was created in 1705 as the Archdale Precinct of Bath County. The name was changed in 1712 in honor of one of the Lords Proprietors of the Colony, William Lord Craven. New Bern is the County seat of Craven County. New Bern was the first capital of the state of North Carolina (until 1794) after serving as capital of the colony of North Carolina. Tryon Palace was completed in New Bern in 1770 and a reconstruction is open today as a tourist attraction and historic site.
The Battle of New Bern during the Civil War took place here leading to the capture and holding of the town by Union Troops. New Bern is also the home of Pepsi Cola. It was here in the late 1800s that Caleb Bradham (a pharmacist in New Bern) invented the soft drink we know as Pepsi Cola. New Bern is at the conjunction of the Trent and Neuse Rivers.
Craven County Genealogical Society
1207 Forest Drive (Street Address)
Craven County Genealogical Society of North Carolina, Inc.
P.O. Box 1344 (Mailing)
New Bern NC 28563-1344
Eastern NC Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 395
New Bern, NC 28563
New Bern Historical Society Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 119
New Bern, NC 28536
Craven County Courthouse
406 Craven Street
County Courthouse
New Bern, NC 28560
Craven County Register of Deeds
226 Pollock St
New Bern NC 28560
Phone: (252) 636-6617
Fax: (252) 636-1937
E-mail: regdeeds@cravencounty.com
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription – Newburn district
Tax Records
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Craven County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Craven County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Craven County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
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Cities and towns of Craven County
Bridgeton
Cherry Point
Cherry Point Marine Corps Airbase
Cove City
Dover
Ernul
Fort Barnwell
Havelock
MCAS Cherry Point
Neuse Forest
New Bern (County Seat)
Trent Woods
Vanceboro
News related to Craven County, NC
“craven county” nc – Google News
Nightside: Final preps complete, New Bern waits for Earl’s wind, rain – WNCT
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Nightside: Final preps complete, New Bern waits for Earl's wind, rain
WNCT NEW BERN, NC – People had a busy day preparing for Earl in Craven County. (more) By Andrea Blanford NEW BERN, NC â People had a busy day preparing for Earl … Craven County Issues State Of Emergency Craven County officials prepping for Earl, urge residents to do the same Byron Holland/Sun Journal |
Clean-up crews: ‘We’re as ready as we can be’ – New Bern Sun Journal
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Clean-up crews: 'We're as ready as we can be'
New Bern Sun Journal The approximately 700 miles of state-maintained roads in Craven County provide a potentially bigger job for local NC Department of Transportation crews. … |
Craven shelters to open, residents in low-lying areas asked to evacuate – ENC Today
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Craven shelters to open, residents in low-lying areas asked to evacuate
ENC Today Craven County emergency management officials are asking for a voluntary evacuation of residents that live along the Neuse or Trent rivers, in low-lying … |
Safety focus of Craven, Pamlico roadway improvements – istockAnalyst.com (press release)
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Safety focus of Craven, Pamlico roadway improvements
istockAnalyst.com (press release) Other work under way includes completing the patchwork on NC 304 in Pamlico County. "We should be finishing that up this week and moving to Craven County to … |
HURRICANE EARL: Closures and delays – ENC Today
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HURRICANE EARL: Closures and delays
ENC Today The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is closed to the public on Thursday, Sept. 2. Craven County Schools will dismiss at 1 pm today. … |
Cherry Point Marines upgrading storm operations – WNCT
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Cherry Point Marines upgrading storm operations
WNCT CHERRY POINT, NC – Strong winds rising above Hurricane Earl could cause some damage further inland to areas in Craven County. (more) By Andrea Blanford … |
