Moore County Genealogy
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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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North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Moore County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
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.
News related to Moore County, NC
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Matt Hardy court hearing update – ProWrestling.net
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Matt Hardy court hearing update
ProWrestling.net Former WWE and TNA wrestler Matt Hardy's court hearing that was scheduled for Thursday in Moore County, NC has been continued, according to James Caldwell of PWTorch.com. Hardy still faces charges of (1) driving while impaired and exceeding safe speed, … Matt Hardy's Court Case …….. Continued |
Aberdeen Raises Concerns on US 1 Options – Southern Pines Pilot
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Aberdeen Raises Concerns on US 1 Options
Southern Pines Pilot Aberdeen leaders voiced those concerns with NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) officials during the board's meeting Tuesday. Mayor Betsy Mofield and council member Jim Thomas did not attend the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Robbie Farrell expressed … |
Cook named regional Principal of the Year, becomes finalist for state title – Garner News
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Cook named regional Principal of the Year, becomes finalist for state title
Garner News Garner Magnet High School Principal Drew Cook was named the Principal of the Year for the North Central Region of North Carolina. He now is among eight candidates for the 2012 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year title. He is a finalist with Clay … Garner High principal finalist for state honor |
Joy Howard Whitley – Tidewater News
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Joy Howard Whitley
Tidewater News Joy was born in Sanford, NC, and grew up in West End, NC (Moore County). Joy was a wonderful wife and mother who was greatly loved by her family and friends. Joy was predeceased by her parents, Connie and Lily Gordon Howard. Left to cherish her memory … |
Sills Presents Lecture This Month – Southern Pines Pilot
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Sills Presents Lecture This Month
Southern Pines Pilot Sills is a retired Moore County Schools principal, a longtime volunteer and member of the Moore County Historical Association Board. He is a member of the Southern Pines Historic District Commission. A lecturer on North Carolina and Civil War history, … |
Moore County boy hit by truck: ‘God saved me’ – WRAL.com
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Moore County boy hit by truck: 'God saved me'
WRAL.com Robbins, NC â A 9-year-old Moore County boy who spent more than two weeks in a coma and suffered two broken ribs and a fractured neck, pelvis and ankle is recovering at home, nearly three months after a truck hit and nearly killed him at his bus stop. |
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