Stokes County Genealogy
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
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
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Stokes County Authorities Probe Murder/Suicide – WXII The Triad
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Stokes County Authorities Probe Murder/Suicide
WXII The Triad STOKES COUNTY, NC — A man and woman are dead in northern Stokes County, the result of an apparent murder/suicide. … |
North Carolina governor suspends gun rights – Examiner.com
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North Carolina governor suspends gun rights
Examiner.com Named in the suit are North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue; Reuben Young, secretary of the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety; Stokes County and … |
Authorities: Stokes County School Bus Driver Had Gun On School Property – WFMY News 2
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Authorities: Stokes County School Bus Driver Had Gun On School Property
WFMY News 2 King, NC –A Stokes County school bus driver has been charged with having a weapon on school grounds, a felony. Superintendent Stewart Hobbs said the driver … Regional Briefs Stokes County Bus Driver Charged With Having Gun At School |
Former Soldier Discusses Obama’s Plan in Iraq – My Fox 8
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Former Soldier Discusses Obama's Plan in Iraq
My Fox 8 STOKES COUNTY, NC (WGHP) – As President Obama prepares to address the nation concerning the administration's decision to end the combat mission in Iraq, … |
Smoking Banned In County Buildings In Stokes County – WXII The Triad
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Smoking Banned In County Buildings In Stokes County
WXII The Triad STOKES COUNTY, NC — The vote was squeaky-tight Monday night as the Stokes County Board of Commissioners elected to … |
Man Captured After Escaping Western NC Prison – My Fox 8
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Man Captured After Escaping Western NC Prison
My Fox 8 Flowers was convicted in Stokes County and was serving an 8-10 month sentence for larceny of a motor vehicle and misdemeanor larceny. Teen missing from western NC prison |
