Cumberland
The county was formed in 1754 from Bladen County. It was named for Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765), captain-general of the British army and victorious commander at the Battle of Culloden.
In 1771 parts of Cumberland County, Johnston County, and Orange County were combined to form Wake County. In July 1784 the western part of Cumberland County became Moore County; the eastern part became Fayette County in honor of the Marquis de la Fayette, but the name Cumberland County was restored three months later. In 1855 the northern part of Cumberland County became Harnett County. Finally, in 1911 parts of Cumberland County and Robeson County were combined to form Hoke County. Source Wikipedia
Cumberland County NCGenweb site
Cumberland County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 53299
Fayetteville, NC 28305
Cumberland County Courthouse
PO Box 1829
County Courthouse
Fayetteville, NC 28302
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription - indexed by last name
1790 Federal Census transcription - Fayette district
1790 Federal Census transcription - Fayetteville town
1820 Federal Census transcription - not including Fayetteville town
1820 Federal Census transcription - Fayetteville town
Tax Records
1787 list of taxables - Capt. Moon’s District
1815 Fayetteville list of Taxables
Military Records
1770 list of officers Cumberland Militia
Cumberland County Soldiers of the War of 1812
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Cumberland County
Query Forums
Cumberland County, NC Query Forum
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Cumberland County from the Forum:
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artniches on “Looking for records Jerry McArthur died about 1903″
I am looking for Jerry or (Jerrimiaha McArthur’s) burial site. He died around 1903. His wife was Sara Elizabeth Ham. they had kids William Alton McArthur, Ollie mae McArthur and Harvey McArthur. He was born in about 1877. He was from Rockfish, Cumberland,North carolina (this is a white family).
They are in the 1900 census. I have had a really hard time finding Information he died very young.
My great grandmother re-married to a Ham in Alabama and she moved to Calif and is buried there around 1945. Her father was R.J. Vaughan. I have had a time following this History. My grandfather was her son William Alton McArthur ( he was an Apprentice) he is also buried in Ontario, California. If anyone knows any information on this family please contact me. KathyArtniches1@aol.com
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Cities and towns of Cumberland County:
Bonnie Doone
Cumberland
East Fayetteville
Eastover
Eutaw
Falcon
Fay
Fayetteville (County Seat)
Fort Bragg
Godwin
Haymount
Hope Mills
Lafayette
Lakedale
Linden
Olde Farm
Ponderosa
Pope Air Force Base
Spring Lake
Stedman
Vander
Wade
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Cumberland Co. swears in new school superintendent
News14.com CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC â The Cumberland County School Board swore in a new superintendent this morning. Dr. Franklin Till replaced Dr. William Harrison, … New Cumberland superintendent spells out priorities |
NC town won't pay sheriff for additional patrols - Rocky Mount Telegram
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NC town won't pay sheriff for additional patrols
Rocky Mount Telegram The decision Monday by the Spring Lake Board of Aldermen means Cumberland County's sheriff will cut patrols in the town on Wednesday. … Cumberland Co. deputies pull out of Spring Lake Spring Lake 'back at square one' on police issue Spring Lake votes in favor of local police force |
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New Swine Flu Cases in Sampson, Cumberland Counties
Dunn Daily Record The new numbers raise Sampson County's confirmed cases to six with three confirmed cases reported in Cumberland County, according to public health officials … |
Hondas become target for car thieves in Cumberland County - WRAL.com
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Hondas become target for car thieves in Cumberland County
WRAL.com Fayetteville, NC â Hondas have become hot items for car thieves recently in Cumberland County, sheriff's deputies said. âIt seems like in Cumberland County, … |
Cumberland County to suspend 401(k) match - WRAL.com
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Cumberland County to suspend 401(k) match
WRAL.com Fayetteville, NC â Employees of Cumberland County government will no longer see a matching contribution in their 401(k) retirement accounts starting July 1. … NC County Suspends 401(k) Match |
NC County Freezes 401(k) Match - Emii.com
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NC County Freezes 401(k) Match
Emii.com Government employees of Cumberland County, North Carolina, will not receive employer contributions to their 401(k) retirement accounts, PLANSPONSOR reports. … |
