Lenoir
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
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
Lenoir County arrest reports - ENC Today
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Lenoir County arrest reports
ENC Today Sonia Howard Gray, 39, 3684 NC 903 N, La Grange, June 30, nine counts misdemeanor worthless checks. Bond: None. Arresting officer: W. Howard. … |
A new start for Lenoir County Schools - ENC Today
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A new start for Lenoir County Schools
ENC Today The school district hired Jeff Tsai, a consultant from NC State University, last summer to help develop the redistricting committee's plan. … |
Lenoir County arrest reports - ENC Today
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Lenoir County arrest reports
ENC Today Brain Eugene Moore, 52, 1187 NC 58 South, Kinston, June 27, misdemeanor communicating threats. Bond: None. Arresting officer: T. Murray. … |
Lenoir County Prescription Drug Bust - WITN
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Lenoir County Prescription Drug Bust
WITN The following individuals were arrested and place in the Lenoir County Jail. Marvin Earl Brown, 64 years old from Cotton Patch Lane in Kinston NC, … |
Jobless rate rising again - ENC Today
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Jobless rate rising again
ENC Today The NC Employment Security Commission released the latest county unemployment rates Friday morning. Lenoir County Commissioner Linda Sutton said she could … |
New US citizens welcomed at Harmony Hall - ENC Today
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New US citizens welcomed at Harmony Hall
ENC Today "Fifty-six signers signed the Declaration of Independence," Lenoir County Historical Association President Dr. Junius Rose said. "They pledged their lives … |
