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:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Cumberland County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
summerrain60 on “Looking for Priest”
I am Looking for information on a Macolm Priest born about 1797 was married to a Margaret Maiden name unknown. He is listed on the 1850, 1860, and 1870 US census with his children: Neill, Catherine,Malcom,Sarah,Hugh, Margaeet, Mary, Gilbert ( My g-g-greatfather),Anne and Daniel. I believe Catherine married a Martin Butler and Anne married a John Prance.
Can anyone help me.
Rachel’s parents were Robert R. Johnson born somewhere around Nov 1778 and Rachel Helton born in1786 in Cumberland Co. VA. She was married to Edward Turner in 1837 in Clay Co. KY. I am looking to verify this information. Edward Turner was my great,great, great, (possibly great) grandfather. I have reseached back to this information and have hit a stumbling block. Help.
pat layton on “Layton or Laton in the 1799’s”
I am looking for an ancestor with the surname of Layton or Laton. Given name possibly John. He moved to Washington Co. Ga. in the very early 1800’s. He had a son born in Ga. about 1828. His name was Alfrod Alpha Layton.
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
Cumberland County, NC at Genforum
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
News related to Cumberland County, NC
“cumberland county” nc – Google News
Trial begins for deadly NC road rampage in 2004 – CharlotteObserver.com
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Trial begins for deadly NC road rampage in 2004
CharlotteObserver.com He is accused of first-degree murder and could face the death penalty if convicted in Cumberland County. An additional attempted first-degree murder charge … |
Cumberland County warns of vehicle break-ins – WRAL.com
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Cumberland County warns of vehicle break-ins
WRAL.com Hope Mills, NC â The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office alerted residents after nine vehicles were broken into in the Parkton and Muscat roads area of Hope … |
Sen. Larry Shaw Becomes 7th Dem to Not Seek Re-Election for N.C. Senate – FOXNews
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Sen. Larry Shaw Becomes 7th Dem to Not Seek Re-Election for N.C. Senate
FOXNews Larry Shaw, a Democrat from Cumberland County, who also served a term in the House, brings to seven the number of Senate Democrats since last fall who have … Another NC Senate Democrat won't seek re-election Sen. Larry Shaw won't seek re-election |
County Jobless Rate Up – Southern Pines Pilot
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County Jobless Rate Up
Southern Pines Pilot Of Moore County's neighbors, Chatham County (7.9 percent), Hoke County (8.4 percent) and Cumberland County (9.4 percent) posted lower rates. … |
Gregory appointed to District Court bench – Garner News
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Gregory appointed to District Court bench
Garner News He began his legal career as an assistant public defender in Cumberland County and then worked for four years as a Wake County Assistant District Attorney. … |
Gone from public life, but not forgotten – FayObserver.com
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Gone from public life, but not forgotten
FayObserver.com … down a year before his current term expires is as big a loss to Cumberland County as Tony Rand's departure from the state Senate is to North Carolina. … |
