Lenoir County Genealogy
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The county was formed in 1791 from the southern part of Dobbs County. It was named for William Lenoir (1751-1839), a general in the American Revolutionary War, who took part in the Battle of King’s Mountain. Source Wikipedia
Lenoir County Courthouse
PO Box 3289
County Courthouse
Kinston, NC 28502
Census
1850 Federal Census Index – by last name only
Tax Records
1780 Dobbs County Tax list (includes what became Lenoir County)
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Lenoir County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Lenoir County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Lenoir County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
Looking for any info on Luther S. Kennedy Bn: Abt 1833 Died: abt 1909 in Lenoir Cy.
Would welcome any info and willing to share info.
Sincerely
Sam Kennedy/Oklahoma
Barakabacca on “Andrews – Kinston”
Looking for relatives of Stanley Allen Andrews of Kinston, NC. Brothers Leo, Cecil, Fred. Sister Lottie.
Beamisskitty@wmconnect.com on “Adams, Cook, Ledbetter, Stout”
I am looking for anything on James Asa Adams, he married Jennie Cook, (Edward) Chesley Adams, he married Louisa Ledbetter, and Rosa Stout.
pamsheets on “Decendants of Nany Mae Garris or Raymond Hill”
Looking for family of Nany Mae Garris or Raymond Hill
She was around 23 in 1927 and living in Goldsboro NC. He was around 20 in 1927 and living in Kinston area.
Please contact pamsheets@ctc.net
Cities and towns of Lenoir County:
Deep Run
Kinston (County Seat)
La Grange
Parkview
Pink Hill
News related to Lenoir County, NC
“lenoir county” nc – Google News
Seized drug money goes to schools – WNCT
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Seized drug money goes to schools
WNCT LENOIR COUNTY, NC (WNCT)- A man spent thousands of dollars on illegal drugs and now that money is going to local school children. (more) LENOIR COUNTY, NC (WNCT)- A man spent thousands of dollars on illegal drugs and now that money is going to local … |
NC couple charged with stealing, selling 100+ hogs – BlueRidgeNow.com
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NC couple charged with stealing, selling 100+ hogs
BlueRidgeNow.com The Free Press of Kinston reports ( http://bit.ly/xt9fqL) that 24-year-old Cherrette Elkins and 26-year-old Kevin Elkins of Snow Hill were arrested Wednesday in Lenoir County. They face charges of obtaining property under false pretenses and larceny of … |
Mystery “boom” reported in Lenoir County – WNCT
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Mystery "boom" reported in Lenoir County
WNCT KINSTON, NC – As the temperatures drop, we'll see more power outages, especially in places like Lenoir County. KINSTON, NC (WNCT) – We've received calls and Facebook messages about a loud "boom" heard shortly before noon in parts of Lenoir County, … |
Feb. 5 Community news – Greenville Daily Reflector
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Feb. 5 Community news
Greenville Daily Reflector The Dream Factory of North Carolina will host its second annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction from 6:30-9:30 pm on Friday at Rock Springs Center. Tickets are $30 each or $50 per couple and include wine, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. |
NC man pleads guilty in black market gun plot – BlueRidgeNow.com
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NC man pleads guilty in black market gun plot
BlueRidgeNow.com AP A Lenoir County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a plot that saw guns stolen from private homes in five counties and sold on the black market. The Free Press of Kinston reports ( http://bit.ly/yHkwDc) that Bill Martin … |
Eastern N.C. counties want to help you get fit for the New Year – WNCT
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Eastern N.C. counties want to help you get fit for the New Year
WNCT GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT) â Three counties in the east want you to get healthy and fit. (more) GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT) â Three counties in the east want you to get healthy and fit. In Lenoir County, a special grant gives the community free access to a … |
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