Northampton County Genealogy
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Northampton County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 22,086. Its county seat is Jackson.
Northampton County is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The county was formed in 1741 from Bertie County. It was named for James Compton, 5th Earl of Northampton.
In 1759 parts of Northampton County, Bertie County, and Chowan County were combined to form Hertford County.
The county is divided into nine townships: Conway, Gaston, Jackson, Lasker, Pleasant Hill, Rich Square, Seaboard, Severn and Woodland.
Source: Wikipedia.
Northampton County Genealogy Resources
Northampton County NCGenweb site
Northampton County NCGenWeb Archives
Northampton County Government
Official Site for Northampton County
Register of Deeds
Thomas Bragg Street
Jasper Eley Annex Building
PO Box 128
Jackson, NC 27845
Phone: (252)534-2511
Fax: (252)534-1580
Albemarle Regional Library – Serving Northampton, Gates, Hertford and Bertie Counties
Northampton County Memorial Library
207 West Jefferson Street; PO Box 427
Jackson, North Carolina 27845
Census
1850 Federal Census Index – (Broken into 9 text files)
1850 Federal Census Transcription – Partial (Looks like about 8 pages transcribed)
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Northampton County
Northampton County Cemetery Census
Cities and Towns of Northampton County
* Conway
* Garysburg
* Gaston
* Jackson
* Lasker
* Rich Square
* Seaboard
* Severn
* Woodland
Query Forums
Northampton County, NC Query Forum
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Northampton County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Northampton County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
southern4eva on “African American ancestors: Ransom, Sykes, Hollomon”
I am searching for ancestors in Northampton County, NC. My great great great grandmother Emma was a slave of Matthew Ransom (wife Martha “Patty” Exum). She was a slave of Exum’s and went with Martha when she married Matt Ransom. Some of her children were Daniel, Mary, and Ned.
Mary Ransom (my great grandmother) married Matthew Walker from VA.
Searching for any information relating to Ransom, Sykes, and Hollomon.
Benjamin Sykes maried Emma Hollomon (Harmon).
Any help will be appreciated.
Rustie on “William Vaughan b. abt 1720 d. 1799 Northampton Co.”
William Vaughan b. abt 1720 d. 1799 Northampton Co. m. first Catherine Hall and died leaving widow, Sarah. He is listed in the DAR Patriot Index as a soldier in the Am. Rev. His children:
Mildred m. Collier
Jeremiah
William, Jr.
Catherine Hall m. William Rainey* my line
Mary m. Christenberry
Elizabeth m. Rawls
Thomas
Nancy Patience
James
Would love to hear from others interested in the Vaughans anywhere in NC or VA particularly!
Jeanette
pjkh@comcast.net
http://home.comcast.net/~pjkh – lines I am researching.
Northampton County, NC at Genforum
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4 arrested in Halifax County for scrap metal theft – Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald
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4 arrested in Halifax County for scrap metal theft
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald Sgt. Lynette Clements, of the Northampton County Sheriff's Office, said at around 1 pm Saturday, Sgt. Jimmy Pair received a phone call from off-duty Sgt. Jason Boone indicating two vehicles were parked at a home on Warner Bridge Road in Garysburg. |
Highway patrol seeks help with unsolved hit and runs – Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald
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Highway patrol seeks help with unsolved hit and runs
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald At 7:41 pm March 7, 2009, on Interstate 95 south of NC Highway 46 in Northampton County, a vehicle driven by Credric Washington was traveling south when it was rear-ended by an unknown vehicle. Washington lost control, crossed the median and collided … |
Families honored for community service – Brunswick Times Gazette
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Families honored for community service
Brunswick Times Gazette Currently, she is Principal of Conway Middle School in Northampton County, North Carolina. Barbara was re-elected for her 3rd term to the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors representing the Totaro District. She serves as Vice Chair and sits on many … |
Charter schools don’t necessarily provide a better education – The Independent Weekly
 The Independent Weekly |
Charter schools don't necessarily provide a better education
The Independent Weekly Charters aren't required to follow the NC Standard Course of Study. Charter school students must take state-mandated tests. How long can each charter operate? The initial charter is granted for up to 10 years, with a five-year review. |
Unity March highlights Northampton King celebration – Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald
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Unity March highlights Northampton King celebration
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald The 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Northampton County Cultural and Wellness Center began with a Unity March. Posted: Monday, January 16, 2012 2:45 pm | Updated: 2:48 pm, Mon Jan 16, 2012. by Roger Bell JACKSON – With … |
2 at large following break-in near Garysburg – Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald
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2 at large following break-in near Garysburg
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald Posted: Friday, January 13, 2012 5:48 am | Updated: 5:52 am, Fri Jan 13, 2012. by Roger Bell GARYSBURG – Alert work by the brother of a break-in victim helped Northampton County police nab a suspect and has led to the identification of two others. Det. |
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