Pitt County Genealogy
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Pitt county was created in 1760 (the legislation went into effect in 1761) from Beaufort County. It was named for William Pitt the Elder, an English member of the House of Commons, orator, statesman and Secretary of State for the Southern Department.
The county seat of Pitt County is Greenville. Pitt County is divided into the following townships: Arthur, Ayden, Belvoir, Bethel, Black Jack, Carolina(Stokes), Chicod, Falkland, Farmville, Fountain, Greenville, Grifton, Grimesland, Pactolus, Simpson, Swift Creek, and Winterville.
Attractions in Pitt County include: Shiloh Farm, East Carolina Village of Yesteryear, Ledonia Wright Cultural Center, May Museum and Farmville Heritage Center.
Pitt County Genealogy Resources
Pitt County Independent Genealogy site
Pitt County Historical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 1554
Greenville, NC 27835-1554
Pitt County Family Researchers
P.O. Box 20339
Greenville, NC 27858-0339
Pitt County Government
Pitt County Government – Official Site
Seppard Memorial Library
530 S. Evans St.
Greenville, NC 27858
Cities and Towns:
* Ayden
* Bethel
* Falkland
* Farmville
* Fountain
* Greenville
* Grifton
* Grimesland
* Simpson
* Stokes
* Winterville
Townships:
Arthur
Ayden
Belvoir
Bethel
Black Jack
Carolina(Stokes)
Chicod
Falkland
Farmville
Fountain
Greenville
Grifton
Grimesland
Pactolus
Simpson
Swift Creek
Winterville.
Census
1790 Federal Census Transcription
1800 Federal Census Transcription (Extract – 2 pages)
1810 Federal Census Transcription
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Pitt County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Pitt County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Pitt County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
focusoninfinity on “1800′s Wooten, Murphy, Roach, Forbes Families”
Lived near Contentnea Creek area.
CarolKight on “Samuel Kight, Sr., Jr. and III History”
I need info. on history of Samuel Kight Sr., Samuel Kight Jr. CA 1745 NC, death after Jan 12-1804 Pitt Co. NC, wife Rachel and Samuel Kight III b. 6-15-1780 Pitt Co. NC, death 3-1-1839 Heard Co. GA (War 1812)m. 12-1-1807 Pitt Co. NC to Wife Parmelia Stafford 1790 Pitt Co.NC death 1865 .
News related to Pitt County, NC
“pitt county” nc – Google News
Pitt County’s dropout rate falls – Greenville Daily Reflector
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Pitt County's dropout rate falls
Greenville Daily Reflector Pitt County was among 73 of 115 total school districts in North Carolina experiencing a decrease in its dropout rate. This year the state had its fewest number of dropouts ever, with 15342 students and a record low rate of 3.43 percent. |
Fewer school droupouts, more crime and violence on campus – WNCT
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Fewer school droupouts, more crime and violence on campus
WNCT PITT COUNTY, NC (WNCT)- Fewer students are dropping out of school but more are committing crimes and acts of violence. That's according to a new report by the NC Department of Public Instruction. (more) PITT COUNTY, NC (WNCT)- Fewer students are … |
Pitt hosting Special Olympics today – Greenville Daily Reflector
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Pitt hosting Special Olympics today
Greenville Daily Reflector Three Pitt County sites will combine to play host to the Special Olympics North Carolina Basketball Tournament today, with winners advancing to a state tournament. As many as 31 teams will converge on the area to play games in both 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 … |
Contest seeks redesign of flag – Greenville Daily Reflector
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Contest seeks redesign of flag
Greenville Daily Reflector The words Pitt County North Carolina are in the lower white field. County officials are seeking a new design. The only requirement is the county seal and/or logo be incorporated in the design. The contest is being held in tandem with National County … Pitt County launches Flag Redesign Contest |
Hearing Planned For Greenville City Workers – WCTI12.com
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Hearing Planned For Greenville City Workers
WCTI12.com By AP PITT COUNTY — GREENVILLE, NC (AP) – Public employees in the city of Greenville are invited to participate in a public hearing that the NAACP is sponsoring about their working conditions. The Daily Reflector of Greenville reported that the … Work issues hearing planned |
The Daily Reflector – Greenville Daily Reflector
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The Daily Reflector
Greenville Daily Reflector (Aileen Devlin/The Daily Reflector) By Ronnie Woodward Last week, some of eastern North Carolina's high school athletics directors pitched their realignment suggestions to members of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association realignment … |
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