Hyde County Genealogy
The county was formed December 3, 1705, as Wickham Precinct, one of three precincts within Bath County. The name “Wickham” was derived from the manor of “Temple Wycombe” in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, the family home of John Archdale, Governor of North and South Carolina from 1695 to 1696. In 1712 it was renamed Hyde Precinct, for Edward Hyde, Governor of North Carolina from 1711 to 1712. In 1739 Bath County was abolished, and Hyde Precinct became Hyde County.
Various boundary adjustments followed. In 1745 Lake Mattamuskeet and its adjoining territory were transferred from Currituck County to Hyde County. In 1819 the part of Hyde County west of the Pungo River was annexed to Beaufort County. In 1823 the part of Currituck County south of New Inlet was annexed to Hyde County. In 1845 Ocracoke Island was transferred from Carteret County to Hyde County. In 1870 Hyde County was reduced to its present dimensions, when its northeastern part was combined with parts of Currituck County and Tyrrell County to form Dare County. Source Wikipedia
Hyde County Historical and Genealogical Society
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Fairfield, NC 27826
Hyde County Courthouse
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Swanquarter, NC 27885
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Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Hyde County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Hyde County from the Forum:
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lisaew54 on “Emory/Emery family”
Hello all,
I am interested in any information you may have about the Emory/Emery family line. The earliest member I have is William Thomas Emory b. 1832 (?) who married a Lydia and then a Sarah. Not sure how far back to go when one of these ancestors moved to Pamlico…or if they were there and then it was re-named Pamlico, not sure how that worked. But would love any information you may have.
Thanks!
Lisa
Scrapelineranch on “Linton families”
I am researching Linton’s in N.C. possibly Hyde Co. My g.g.grandfather was John B. Linton (J.B.) b.1815 N.C. migrated to Coffee, Tn. 1851. He married either a Nancy Bullock or a Nancy Powers in N.C. Possibly from the line of Linton’s Burrage H., Luke, David, John, or Samuel. I would love corresponding with any relation or someone who has information. Thank You, Bob Taylor.
Cities and Towns of Hyde County:
Engelhard
Fairfield
Middletown
Ocracoke
Portsmouth
Scranton
Swanquarter (County Seat)
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Obama Signs Disaster Declaration for North Carolina as Residents Brace for …
ABC News In Dare County, NC, officials Wednesday ordered a mandatory evacuation of Hatteras Island. Hyde County Manager David Smitherman ordered an evacuation of … Dare County NC: Evacuation Order Issued Due to Hurricane Earl Dare County NC evacuated ahead of Earl Hurricane Earl weakens but still potentially dangerous |
HYDE COUNTY: Ocracoke Mandatory Evacuation, Storm Surge Concerns – WITN
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HYDE COUNTY: Ocracoke Mandatory Evacuation, Storm Surge Concerns
WITN The NC Ferry system is operating on a first-come, first-serve basis for all vehicles open to Hatteras and Swan Quarter pending road conditions in those … As island empties, a few brace for Earl Thousands flee as Hurricane heads for the US Hatteras Ferry Pilots Say Hurricane Earl May Wash Out Labor Day |
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Some NC, VA classes delayed, cancelled
WVEC.com (subscription) Mainland schools in Hyde County will close at 1:00 pm Thursday and be closed Friday. Currituck County closed school for the day Thursday, but teachers were … |
Hurricane Earl already having effects on NC coast – News14.com
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Hurricane Earl already having effects on NC coast
News14.com On Tuesday, Hyde County officials began evacuating Ocracoke Island. On Wednesday, Dare County ordered mandatory evacuations for Hatteras Island visitors and … |
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UPI.com "Before leaving, residents and guests in this area should take precautions such as moving cars and equipment to higher ground," Hyde County interim manager … |
Jobless rate declines – Washington Daily News
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Jobless rate declines
Washington Daily News Hyde County's jobless rate for July was 6 percent. In June, Hyde County 's jobless rate was at 6.4 percent in June. The unemployment rate for Martin County … Caldwell's jobless rate drops |
