Stokes County Genealogy
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Stokes County was formed in 1789 from Surry County. Stokes County was named for John Stokes who was badly wounded during the Battle of Waxhaws. Later John Stokes became a Federal District Court judge for North Carolina. In 1849 Forsyth County was formed from a part of Stokes County.
Stokes County is home to Hanging Rock State Park (located in the Sauratown Mountains.) Before European settlement the area was inhabited by indians (Native Americans) known as the Sauras. This area is known for some of the best rock climbing in North Carolina. The original State Park facilities (including a man made lake and bath house) are on the National Register of Historic Places. The initial construction at the Park was primarily done by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Tory’s Den (added to the park in the 1970′s) was rumored to be a Tory hideout during the American Revolution.
The county seat of Stokes County is Danbury. The highest point in the county is Moore’s Knob. Portions of Stokes County are included in the Yadkin Valley Wine Region also known as the Yadkin Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area).
Stokes County Genealogy Resources
Stokes County NCGenWeb Archives
Stokes County Historical Society
Post Office Box 304
Danbury, N.C. 27016
Phone: 336-593-9407 (leave message)
Stokes County Historical Museum
Wilson Fulton House
403 N. Main Street
Danbury, N.C.
Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties
P.O. Box 152
Mayodan, NC 27027-0152
Stokes County Government
Stokes County Government – Official Website
Stokes Co Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 67
Danbury NC 27016
(336) 593-2811
Tax Records
Census
1790 Federal Census Transcription
1790 Federal Census Transcription – Salisbury district
1800 Federal Census Transcription – and Index
1810 Federal Census Transcription – and index
1820 Federal Census Transcription – and index
1830 Federal Census Transcription – and index
1840 Federal Census Transcription – and index
1850 Federal Census Transcription – and index
1860 Federal Census Transcription
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Stokes County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Stokes County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Stokes County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
BarbaraWelty on “Joshua Pruitt, CSA burial place”
Searching for information re burial place of Joshua Pruitt: b. 1837, d. 15 Jan 1864. 53rd NC Infantry, Co.G. Enlisted April 1862, deserted Oct.10,1862 & returned Nov-Dec 1862. Deserted again 20 May 1863, returned & court-martialed 19 Dec, 1863. Executed by firing squad 15 Jan, 1864.
Assuming death occurred somewhere in VA since his unit was joined with Army of Northern VA. Have recd official military records from Natl Archives but nothing that I haven’t already found on internet. His widow continued to receive widow’s pension, collected at Big Creek post office
Anyone know procedure for burial of deserters? Was the family expected to collect the body for burial? Would there be any records for bounty collected for returning deserters to their unit? I’m at a standstill, having looked everywhere I can think of! Thanks for any information whatsoever!
cheriboyd7 on “hairston’s of Sauratown”
Located on 1880 census Rob & Betsey Hairston, Stokes County, of Sauratown. Rob is 55 at time of census. Trying to find out how I can go back further. His birth would have been abt 1825. Any info you can locate or help me in direction would be appreiciated.
elho0924 on “native american ancestry links”
the Southern or Emmons families.
News related to Stokes County, NC
“stokes county” nc – Google News
Stokes County 911 Back In Service – WFMY News 2
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Stokes County 911 Back In Service
WFMY News 2 Stokes County, NC– Utility lines are down in Stokes County which is preventing anyone from dialing 911 directly. The Stokes County Emergency 911 center is requesting that anyone with an emergency call: 1-800-672-2851 or go to their nearest fire … |
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Two Forsyth County cases under the Racial Justice Act not to be heard until 2014
Winston-Salem Journal The first evidentiary hearing under North Carolina's Racial Justice Act, signed into law in 2009, began Jan. 30 in Cumberland County and is continuing next week. Marcus Robinson, who is on death row for killing 17-year-old Erik Tornblom in 1991, … |
Council hires new city manager – Tidewater News
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Council hires new city manager
Tidewater News A native of Patrick County, Martin said he also will be closer to his mother, who resides in Stokes County, NC, where he grew up. âI grew up being able to throw a rock across the border,â Martin said. âI'm very familiar with the state. |
Officials: Same-Day Voter Registration Increases Participation – State Journal
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Officials: Same-Day Voter Registration Increases Participation
State Journal Jason Perry, director of the Stokes County, NC, Board of Elections, said how his department handles such matters is in the state code. Carbo said states with same-day registration have not reported many cases of voter fraud. "The record is clear about … |
West Stokes football magazines now on sale – Yadkin Valley Sports
 Yadkin Valley Sports |
West Stokes football magazines now on sale
Yadkin Valley Sports 3 in the 2AA state championship game â the first state title in school history and the first football state crown in Stokes County history. The magazines cost $7 and can be purchased in a variety of ways. Around King, look for magazines here: * West … |
Fire on the Rock ignites – Boone Mountain Times
 Boone Mountain Times |
Fire on the Rock ignites
Boone Mountain Times More specifically, North Carolina-grown purple Stoke sweet potatoes, O'Henry white sweet potatoes and classic orange sweet potatoes from Stokes County. The six dishes created from the sweet potatoes included a ravioli stuffed with goat cheese and … |
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