North Carolina 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 NCGenweb site

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

1719 Craven County Tax list

Cemeteries

USGS listing of cemeteries in Craven County

Cemetery Transcriptions

Query Forums

Craven County, NC Query Forum

Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Craven County from the Forum:

North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Craven County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics

norman rowe on “wards in craven co”

I am looking for eli and nancy ward who may have lived in craven co 1800 to 1820.

carolynbozeman on “Simon Hall”

any information on this family

Craven County, NC at Genforum

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

NC Symphony to present free outdoor concert at Tryon Palace – New Bern Sun Journal

NC Symphony to present free outdoor concert at Tryon Palace New Bern Sun Journal The public also is invited to purchase tickets to a picnic dinner preceding the concert to support the North Carolina Symphony's education concerts in Craven County. The picnic will be held at the North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace beginning … and more »

New Bern police conduct seatbelt checkpoint – WNCT

New Bern police conduct seatbelt checkpoint WNCT In Craven County, police are keeping an extra careful eye on you to make sure you're wearing your seatbelt. Police ran a … North Carolina was the first state in the nation to launch the safety awareness campaign, which lasts May 20 to the end of the …

05.22.13: NC News Bits – Philanthropy Journal

05.22.13: NC News Bits Philanthropy Journal … a past president of the boards of advisors of the Craven County Community Foundation and the Wake County Community Foundation, both affiliates of NCCF. Four Triangle business leaders have joined the board of directors of North Carolina New Schools, …

New Bern honors fallen law enforcement officers – New Bern Sun Journal

New Bern honors fallen law enforcement officers New Bern Sun Journal The service was held to honor not only the two city officers killed in the line of duty, but for all officers across the state of North Carolina who have lost their lives while serving their communities. Former New Bern Police Chief Frank Palombo is at … and more »

Craven Early College English teacher wins Teacher of the Year – New Bern Sun Journal

Craven Early College English teacher wins Teacher of the Year New Bern Sun Journal This year Craven County Schools has partnered with Pecheles Honda of New Bern to offer one year use of a 2013 Honda Civic. Since 1970, North Carolina has participated in this program recognizing outstanding teachers. The North Carolina Department of …

Former congressman to speak at New Bern rally – New Bern Sun Journal

Former congressman to speak at New Bern rally New Bern Sun Journal Former North Carolina congressman and state schools superintendent Bob Etheridge will be outside the Craven County Administration Building at 2 p.m. Monday to rally support for strong public education. Concerned by current legislative efforts to cut … and more »