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
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
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Hope dwindles with the economy - FayObserver.com
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Hope dwindles with the economy
FayObserver.com, NC - Cumberland County’s jobless rate was at 6.7 percent in September. The bad news has taken a toll, according to statistics from the Cumberland County Mental … |
Cumberland County given high-profile role in protecting … - The Patriot-News - PennLive.com
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The Patriot-News - PennLive.com, PA - "North Carolina has a similar act, but it does not offer as strong of protections." How the protection called for under the law will be implemented remains … |
Woman dies in Cumberland County crash - WRAL.com
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Woman dies in Cumberland County crash
WRAL.com, NC - Fayetteville, NC — A woman died in a car crash early Wednesday on Interstate 95 north in Cumberland County, troopers said. The woman, whose name was not … |
Add bigotry to Obama threats MIAMI HERALD - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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Add bigotry to Obama threats MIAMI HERALD
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA - Because the sign disappeared before the deputy showed up, Cumberland County Sheriff Mark Dion said no charges will be filed. The sheriff added that posting … |
Business Calendar - FayObserver.com
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Business Calendar
FayObserver.com, NC - Moving from Managing to Leading: 2 to 3:30 pm, Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce, 201 Hay St., fourth floor. Warren Bennis, the author of … |
County schools near the top in teacher turnover - FayObserver.com
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County schools near the top in teacher turnover
FayObserver.com, NC - … next week to the state Board of Education, Cumberland County’s 17.5 percent turnover rate was 21st-highest among 115 North Carolina school systems. … |
