Stanly County Genealogy
Stanly County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 58,100. Its county seat is Albemarle.
The county was formed in 1841 from the part of Montgomery County west of the Pee Dee River. It was named for John Stanly of New Bern (1774-1834), who served several terms in the North Carolina House of Commons and two terms (1801-1803, 1809-1811) in the United States House of Representatives.
Source: Wikipedia.
Historical Sites in Stanly County
Stanly County Genealogy Resources
Stanly County, NCGenWeb Archives
Government
Genealogy Resources at the Stanly County Public Libraries
Stanly County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 31
Albemarle, NC 28002-0031
Cities and Towns of Stanly County, NC
Incorporated
* Albemarle
* Badin
* Locust
* New London
* Norwood
* Oakboro
* Richfield
* Stanfield
* Misenheimer
* Red Cross
Unincorporated
* Aquadale
* Big Lick
* Cottonville
* Endy
* Finger
* Frog Pond
* Millingport
* Palestine
* Palmerville
* Plyler
* Porter
* Tuckertown
Census
1850 Federal Census Transcription – Index is in files in the same folder.
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Stanly County
Stanly County Cemetery/Tombstone Transcriptions
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Stanly County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Stanly County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
Lori Gasaway on “John Wesley Brown, Nancy Carpenter”
Researching John Wesley Brown, Nancy Carpenter, married 24 June 1855 Stanly County, NC.
John Wesley Brown parents: Lewis Brown and Jane (last name unknown- possibly McIntire)
Nancy Carpenter Parents: Thomas Carpenter and Elizabeth Broadaway
My contact email: lori.gasaway@comcast.net
Gloria Alexander on “Relatives of Baxter Lee Thomas.”
I am looking for information on the sons or grandchildren of Baxter
Lee Thomas formally of Union County. The sons were: Ben, Blair and
Shelton. I would like to have phone numbers or addresses. Grandpa
Lee was married to my Grandmother Elsie at the time of his death.
You can contact me at gloriah@windstream.net or 704-694-9608.
Thank you for your help. Gloria
Joyce on “Honeycutt, Robbins, Burris, Lowder, Allman/Almond”
Looking for information on my ancestors listed below:
1. George Honeycutt (several spellings) and his wife, Jane Elizabeth Burris or Burroughs. George is the son of Ambrose Honeycutt and Jane Elizabeth is the daugher of Solomon Burris or Burroughs.
2. Nettie Brasilla Honeycutt, granddaughter of the above. Possible daughter of Judith “Judy” middle initial is either S or A. Judith is George and Jane’s daughter.
3. Solomon Franklin Robbins and his wife Sarah Sallie Hinson.
4. Franklin Solomon Robbins, son of the above.
I’m also looking for ancestors of a family member:
1. (William?)Boyden Tyrone Allman or Almond.
2. Flora Elizabeth Lowder, daughter of James A. Lowder and Martha Jennie Honeycutt.
I’m thankful to anyone who can share information regarding these families.
News related to Stanly County, NC
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Wilson Gets a Lesson in Winemaking – FOX Charlotte
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Wilson Gets a Lesson in Winemaking
FOX Charlotte ALBEMARLE, NC – Wilson took a short ride to Stanly County this morning to get a lesson in winemaking. He visited the Dennis Vineyards Winery, … |
Three men charged for stealing truck and tractor – News14.com
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Three men charged for stealing truck and tractor
News14.com STANLY COUNTY, NC — Three men are accused in the theft of a pickup truck and a farm tractor in Stanly County. Trent Teeter and Jessie Owen face various … |
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WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC-Man held on $100K …
WBTV Entertainment News from AP By Jeff Rivenbark – email STANLY COUNTY, NC (WBTV) – Sheriff's deputies are holding a man in jail on a hefty bond after they say … |
Party Label Is Kissell’s Biggest Liability – CQPolitics.com
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Party Label Is Kissell's Biggest Liability
CQPolitics.com LOCUST, NC â Between meeting donors in the back room at a fancy downtown Charlotte restaurant and greeting spectators at the … |
Norwood man admits to killing wife – News14.com
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Norwood man admits to killing wife
News14.com NORWOOD, NC — Investigators say a Stanly County man killed his wife Thursday morning. Norwood Police Chief Randy Smith says 63-year-old Jimmy Frick killed … Man drives wife to hospital after killing her, police say |
Two caught with marijuana in Stanly County – WBTV
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Two caught with marijuana in Stanly County
WBTV STANLY COUNTY, NC (WBTV) – A man and a teenage girl have been arrested after Stanly County Sheriff Detectives caught them with marijuana on Wednesday. … |

































