Moore County Genealogy
The county was formed in 1784 from Cumberland County. It was named for Alfred Moore, an officer in the American Revolutionary War and associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
In 1907 parts of Moore County and Chatham County were combined to form Lee County.
Moore County has many golf resorts in the Southern Pines/Pinehurst area, and has played host to the 1996 and 2001 Women’s U.S. Opens as well as the 1999 and 2005 Men’s U.S. Opens. The Women’s Open returned to Southern Pines in 2007.
As a result of the area’s rare combination of prestige and isolation, many celebrities escape to this area from time to time. Among those who frequent or have private homes in the area are Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Sean Connery. Past residents of the area include Annie Oakley, Adlai Stevenson,[citation needed] Harvey Firestone, and John D. Rockefeller.
John Edwards, Charles Brady, Shannon Moore, Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy were also raised here.
The county is divided into ten townships, which are both numbered and named: 1 (Carthage), 2 (Bensalem), 3 (Sheffields), 4 (Ritter), 5 (Deep River), 6 (Greenwood), 7 (McNeill), 8 (Sandhill), 9 (Mineral Springs), and 10 (Little River).
The county seat of Moore County is Carthage. Source Wikipedia
Moore County Genealogy Resources
Moore County NCGenWeb site – new address
Moore County NCGenWeb Archives
Moore County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1183
Pinehurst, NC 28374-1183
Malcolm Blue Farm Aberdeen, NC
The Malcolm Blue Historical Society
P.O. Box 603
Aberdeen, NC 28315
Census
1790 Federal Census Transcription
1800 Federal Census Transcription
Moore County Cemeteries
USGS Listing of Cemeteries in Moore County, NC
Moore County Cemetery Transcriptions
Query Forums
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DOROTHY52 on “afican america surnamed blue”
Hello, I am looking for relatives of eddie lee blue born in 1933 in sandhill, nc to booker t blue and teresa rankin blue. wondering if anyone knows the parents knew of booker t blue? teresa rankin was adopted by dr william jones rankin and elizabeth rankin (mattie) of aberdeen north carolina. the blues’ had other children that were born in aberdeen north carolina before the depression.
The rankins open sarah lincoln academy where the turners, utleys, and some others attended. this negro school opened in 1896 till 1932.
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Brawl at football game bans teams from playoffs – News14.com
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Brawl at football game bans teams from playoffs
News14.com MOORE COUNTY, NC–Two Moore County high school football teams are barred from playoffs this year after a brawl at a game last Friday. … Vikes, Pats Banned from Football Postseason Announcement expected to come today |
Moore County group wants voters to approve bond to build new jail – News14.com
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Moore County group wants voters to approve bond to build new jail
News14.com CARTHAGE, NC — A new Moore County group "Right 2 Vote" is working to push county commissioners into putting a bond referendum up for a vote. … |
Joblessness ticks down – Laurinburg Exchange
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Joblessness ticks down
Laurinburg Exchange Hoke County's rate dropped 0.5 points to 8.3 percent while Moore County's rate fell 0.3 points to 8.8. Robeson's rate remained flat at 12.2 while Richmond … |
Moore County emu killed during animal control capture – News14.com
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Moore County emu killed during animal control capture
News14.com MOORE COUNTY, NC — The emu that was roaming a Moore County neighborhood died while it was being captured at the Seven Lakes gated community. … Moore board addresses water concerns Bids for Dentition Center-Public Satefy Under Estimate |
Enrollment Opens for Master Gardener Class – Southern Pines Pilot
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Enrollment Opens for Master Gardener Class
Southern Pines Pilot âIf so, you should become an Extension Master Gardener,â says Taylor Williams, Moore County agricultural extension agent. Across North Carolina, 3000 Master … |
Still No Word on Pinecrest/UP Incident – Boylan Catholic High School
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Still No Word on Pinecrest/UP Incident
Boylan Catholic High School Again, this is speculation, but what is likely delaying the final report is that Moore County Schools are weighing additional penalties against either … |
