Macon County Genealogy
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The county was formed in 1828 from the western part of Haywood County. It was named for Nathaniel Macon, who represented North Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 1791 to 1815 (serving as Speaker of the House from 1801 to 1807), and in the United States Senate from 1815 to 1828.
In 1839 the western part of Macon County became Cherokee County. In 1851 parts of Macon County and Haywood County were combined to form Jackson County. Source Wikipedia
Macon County Genealogy Resources
Macon County Genealogical Society
Macon County Historical Society
36 West Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-9758
Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 2122
Asheville, NC 28802
(covers Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain, and Transylvania Counties)
Macon County Government
Macon County Courthouse
5 West Main St
County Courthouse
Franklin, NC 28734
Census
1840 Macon County Federal Census Index
1840 Macon County Federal Census Transcription – 3 pages trascribed.
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Macon County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Macon County from the Forum:
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Cities and towns in Macon County:
Burningtown
Cartoogechaye
Cowee
Cullasaja
East Franklin
Ellijay
Franklin (County Seat)
Hickory Knoll
Higdonville
Highlands
Iotla
Otto
Prentiss
Riverside
Scaly Mountain
Union
Watauga
News related to Macon County, NC
“macon county” nc – Google News
Despite opposition, Duke Energy rates to increase this month – Macon County News (blog)
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Despite opposition, Duke Energy rates to increase this month
Macon County News (blog) … and after hearing from Tar Heels across the state, North Carolina's Public Staff and Duke Energy agreed to the aforementioned rate reduction. Macon County Commissioner Ronnie Beale has been adamant in his opposition for any rate hike at this time, … |
McCrae’s new book a must have for local historians – Waynesville Smoky Mountain News
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McCrae's new book a must have for local historians
Waynesville Smoky Mountain News She has done an exemplary job of compilation in her soon-to-be-released Placenames of Macon County, NC Users of The North Carolina Gazetteer by Williams S. Powell will recognize his influence on the construction of Barbara's book: a place name followed … |
Anti-bullying program coming to Macon – Macon County News (blog)
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Anti-bullying program coming to Macon
Macon County News (blog) Macon County's School System is teaming up with the Sheriff's Office to bring a national anti-bullying program to students throughout the district in attempt to change the overall culture of the schools. The program will be held at Macon Middle School … |
Deputies foil escape attempt – Franklin Press
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Deputies foil escape attempt
Franklin Press Macon County Sheriff Robert Holland said Humphries, recently convicted and sentenced on unrelated charges, was awaiting transport to an NC state prison Tuesday when he complained about an injury he claimed to have received in jail and said he needed … |
Haven keeps promises, makes enemies – Waynesville Smoky Mountain News
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Haven keeps promises, makes enemies
Waynesville Smoky Mountain News Environmental groups like the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee and the Western North Carolina Alliance would like to severely limit the development of private property in Macon County and elsewhere. They diligently work to get overly restrictive … |
Elizabeth C. Callahan Martin – Aiken Standard
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Elizabeth C. Callahan Martin
Aiken Standard She was born June 13, 1925 in Prentis, Macon County, NC. Her parents were Troup Hall Callahan and Hildagarde Dowdle Callahan. She attended schools in Macon and Swain County, NC and after graduation from high school she attended Florida Southern and UNC … |
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