Lincoln
The county was formed in 1779 from the eastern part of Tryon County. It was named for Benjamin Lincoln, a general in the American Revolutionary War.
In 1782 the southeastern part of Burke County was annexed to Lincoln County. In 1841 parts of Lincoln County and Rutherford County were combined to form Cleveland County. In 1842 the northern third of Lincoln County became Catawba County. In 1846 the southern half of what was left of Lincoln County became Gaston County. Source Wikipedia
Gaston/Lincoln Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 584
Mt. Holly, NC 28120
Lincoln County Courthouse
115 W Main St
County Courthouse
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Census
1790 Federal Census Transcription – alphabetically listed
1790 Federal Census Transcription
1850 Federal Census Index – by last name only
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Lincoln County
Query Forums
Lincoln County, NC Query Forum
Lincoln County, NC at Genforum
Cities and towns in Lincoln County:
Boger City
Crouse
Daniels-Rhyne
Denver
Iron Station
Laboratory
Lincolnton (County Seat)
Long Shoals
Pumpkin Center
Vale
News related to Lincoln County, NC
“lincoln county” nc – Google News
Election filing opens today for many races – The Lincoln Tribune
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Election filing opens today for many races
The Lincoln Tribune LINCOLN COUNTY – Candidates for Congress, Senate, NC House and Senate, Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Court, … Election 2010: Filing period starts with a flurry |
Lincoln sheriff’s case is dropped – CharlotteObserver.com
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Lincoln sheriff's case is dropped
CharlotteObserver.com In November, Lincoln County commissioners asked the county attorney to file a removal petition. But Board Chairman Alex Patton said Monday he doubts the … State drops charges against Lincoln County sheriff Prosecutors Dismiss Charges Against Lincoln Co. Sheriff |
Superintendent attacks Lincoln board after firing – CharlotteObserver.com
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Superintendent attacks Lincoln board after firing
CharlotteObserver.com David Martin's contract as Lincoln County schools superintendent expires in June. The school board voted not to renew that contract. … |
Unemployment up in December despite holiday jobs – Gaston Gazette
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Unemployment up in December despite holiday jobs
Gaston Gazette Gaston County has the 18th highest unemployment rate among NC counties. Cleveland County has the eighth highest rate and Lincoln County has the 15th highest … |
Trooper: Night of deer poaching turned deadly – Gaston Gazette
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Trooper: Night of deer poaching turned deadly
Gaston Gazette The incident included an admission to NC Wildlife officers that Payseur and three others, including one juvenile, were shooting at deer from a car on … |
Freezing Rain, Sleet Aim For Charlotte-Area Tuesday – WSOCtv.com
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Freezing Rain, Sleet Aim For Charlotte-Area Tuesday
WSOCtv.com CHARLOTTE, NC — Alexander County, Burke County, Cabarrus County, Catawba County, Caldwell County, Cleveland County, Gaston County, Hickory, Lincoln County, … Some schools close for second day |
