Johnston
The county was formed in 1746 from Craven County. It was named for Gabriel Johnston, Governor of North Carolina from 1734 to 1752.
In 1752 parts of Johnston County, Bladen County, and Granville County were combined to form Orange County. In 1758 the eastern part of Johnston County became Dobbs County. In 1770 parts of Johnston County, Cumberland County, and Orange County were combined to form Wake County. Finally, in 1855 parts of Johnston County, Edgecombe County, Nash County, and Wayne County were combined to form Wilson County. Source Wikipedia
Johnston County Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 2373
Smithfield, NC 27577
Johnston County Courthouse
PO Box 1049
County Courthouse
Smithfield, NC 27577
Census
1784-1786 State Census Transcription
1790 Federal Census Transcription - sorted by last name
1800 Federal Census Transcription - sorted by last name
1810 Federal Census Transcription - sorted by last name
1820 Federal Census Transcription - sorted by last name
1830 Federal Census Transcription - sorted by last name
1840 Federal Census Transcription - sorted by last name
1850 Federal Census Index - by last name only
Tax Records
1750 Quit Rent detailed transcription
1750 Quit Rent summary of names listed
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Johnston County
Query Forums
Johnston County, NC Query Forum
Johnston County, NC at Genforum
Cities and towns of Johnston County:
Archers Lodge
Bagley
Benson
Clayton
Emit
Four Oaks
Kenly
Micro
Middlesex
Pine Level
Princeton
Selma
Smithfield (County Seat)
Whitley Heights
Wilsons Mills
News related to Johnston County, NC
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More NC schools meeting state standards - Burlington Times News
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More NC schools meeting state standards
Burlington Times News, NC - In Johnston County, 90 percent of schools met expectations, up from 79 percent the previous year. In Durham, 70 percent of schools met state goals, … |
Ronald Hughes Receives NCACAA Award - Dunn Daily Record
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Ronald Hughes Receives NCACAA Award
Dunn Daily Record, NC - He has also received many professional awards, including 1993 Johnston County 4-H Club of the Year, 1999 Outstanding Personal Commitment to North Carolina … |
DWI cases sought by N&O sealed - News & Observer
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DWI cases sought by N&O sealed
News & Observer, NC - A judge orders dozens of Johnston County cases sealed. A professor says they are on the public record SMITHFIELD - Less than 24 hours after a News … |
Johnston County child found in hot car - WRAL.com
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Johnston County child found in hot car
WRAL.com, NC - Four Oaks, NC — A 3-year-old boy was transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after being inside a hot vehicle for 40 minutes, the Johnston County … Johnston County child left in hot car |
Vigil held to raise awareness over domestic violence - WRAL.com
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Vigil held to raise awareness over domestic violence
WRAL.com, NC - … violence homicides in North Carolina this year. In response, a group in Johnston County held a vigil Wednesday evening to draw attention to the problem. … |
Child Hospitalized After Being Stuck In Hot Car - The Raleigh Telegram
 The Raleigh Telegram |
Child Hospitalized After Being Stuck In Hot Car
The Raleigh Telegram, NC - AUG.08 FOUR OAKS, NC - A three year-old boy was rushed to Johnston County Medical Center late Tuesday after being left unattended in a vehicle for several … |
