Randolph County Genealogy
Randolph County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 130,454. Its county seat is Asheboro. The center of population of North Carolina is located in Seagrove.
Some of the first settlers of what would become the county were English Quakers, who settled along the Haw and Deep River. Eno Rivers. The county was formed in 1779 from Guilford County. It was named for Peyton Randolph, first president of the Continental Congress.
Randolph County was the original location of what became Duke University.
The county is home to one of the last remaining covered bridges in the state. The Pisgah Covered Bridge, in Union Township, is in the southwestern part of the county and was destroyed by a flood in 2003, but has been completely restored and is still standing.
Source: WIkipedia.
Randolph County Genealogy Resources
Randolph County NCGenWeb Archives
Randolph County Genealogical Society
201 Worth Street
Asheboro, NC 27203
Randolph County Historical Society
201 Worth Street
Asheboro, NC 27203
Randolph County Government
Randolph County Government – Official Web site
Randolph County Register of Deeds – Online Search page
Randolph County Public Library
Randolph Room – Historical/Genealogy collection
201 Worth Street
Asheboro, NC 27203
Phone (336) 318-6815
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Cities and Towns of Randolph County:
* Archdale
* Asheboro
* Franklinville
* High Point (part)
* Liberty
* Ramseur
* Randleman
* Seagrove
* Staley
* Trinity
Townships:
Asheboro
Archdale
Back Creek
Brower
Cedar Grove
Coleridge
Columbia
Concord
Farmer
Franklinville
Grant
Level Cross
Liberty
New Hope
New Market
Pleasant Grove
Providence
Randleman
Richland
Tabernacle
Trinity
Union.
Census
1790 Federal Census – Alphabetical by last name
1790 Federal Census Transcription – in order.
1800 Randolph County Federal Census Images
1810 Randolph County Federal Census Images
1820 Randolph County Federal Census has not survived.
1830 Randolph County Federal Census Images
1840 Randolph County Federal Census Images
1850 Randolph County Federal Census Index
1850 Randolph County Federal Census Images
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Randolph County
Randolph County Cemetery Census
Query Forums
Randolph County, NC Query Forum
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Randolph County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Randolph County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
Tink on “Looking for Swaney’s”
I am doing a genealogical search on my husband’s family. I have gotten as far back as James Swaney- born 3/25/1829, Randolph County, NC. Death 10/1/1914- High Point, Guilford County, NC. He was married to Mary Jane Blizzard. They had approximately 8 children. One of whom was Robert Clarkson Swaney, who was born Dec 15. 1858. Clarkson married Lucretia Ann Seabolt on 4/5/1883. They had approx 6 children, one of whom was Numie Cicero Swaney- who was my husbands grandfather. Numie was born 5/26/1900. Numie married Nancy Elma McDowell, also from Randolph County- it is said she is part Sioux/Catabwa Indian. The family legend speaks of the Swaney family originally from Cherokee, and relocating in Randolph County at some point.
I am also tracing the Seabolts, the Blizzards and McDowells.
If anyone has any information I would appreciate any you can share.
Feel free to email me at, ps91116@hotmail.com or michelle@mountaintopcustomquilts.com
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1flynbird on “Gourley/Gorley/Goley, William”
Looking for any information about this person, who was my Great,Great, Great, Great Grandfather. He owned a home in the Hillsbourgh District of Coleridge, Randolph County, North Carolina from about the mid 1850’s until?
In 1927, a family named Brown was living there, family story was that they were relatives and that the home had stayed in the family at least until then. No one bothered to write down the address and I don’t know how to go about finding it out. If anyone can help with this, I’d be very grateful. I have hit the brick wall with this as I’ve been hunting up cousins hoping to find someone with some concrete, source proven material, with no luck.
focusoninfinity on “Widow Mrs. Rebecca Heath Woollen 1850’s”
The widow of John D. Woollen of Guilford Co., earlier cared for by the Blevins family. Died Randolph Co.
ronald1955 on “Abraham Elliott and spouse”
Looking for information on Abraham Elliott and his wife Priscilla Foulke Cessna Elliott.
KENDALL PIERCE on “smith and jackson”
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON ANCESTORS OF HENRY SMITH AND ELISABETH (ELIZABETH?) JACKSON WHO WERE MARRIED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ON 22 SEPTEMBER, 1830. ELISABETH WAS BORN 2 JANUARY, 1815 IN RANDOLPH COUNTY AND DIED 11 JANUARY, 1904 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, MO. HENRY WAS BORN 15 MAY, 1806 IN NORTH CAROLINA AND DIED 23 AUGUST, 1886 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, MO.
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Fire guts Randolph County mill – News14.com
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Fire guts Randolph County mill
News14.com FRANKLINVILLE, NCâ The investigation continues into a fire that gutted parts of a Randolph County mill early on Thursday morning. … |
Randolph County Schools Introduces New Bullying Policy – WFMY News 2
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Randolph County Schools Introduces New Bullying Policy
WFMY News 2 Randolph County, NC — Randolph County Schools opens its doors this year with a renewed vigilance toward bullying. The annual Safe School Survey completed … Randolph schools introduce bullying prevention program |
3 Charged with Stealing Cooper Wire Inside Chicken Houses – My Fox 8
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3 Charged with Stealing Cooper Wire Inside Chicken Houses
My Fox 8 RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC (WGHP) – A man was arrested and charged with breaking into several chicken houses in Randolph County and stealing copper wire. … Sheriff: Arrests Made In Copper Thefts From Chicken Houses |
Wildcats Win In Randolph County Rivalry – WFMY News 2
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Wildcats Win In Randolph County Rivalry
WFMY News 2 Randolph, NC — Eastern Randolph's motto "Play hard, play smart, play together" certainly fits their team performance this year. The season has just begun … |
Real Jobs NC and Rep. Holliman – Greensboro News & Record (blog)
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Real Jobs NC and Rep. Holliman
Greensboro News & Record (blog) Harold Brubaker from a nearby Randolph County district and Rep. Thom Tillis, the deputy GOP leader in the House. For this bullet point, the flier points to … |
NC DOT: Roundabout’s Concrete Center Made To Drive On – WFMY News 2
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NC DOT: Roundabout's Concrete Center Made To Drive On
WFMY News 2 Randleman, NC — New roundabouts in Randolph County appear to be too narrow for some trucks and buses, but the NC DOT says the roundabouts are sized … |
