Surry County Genealogy
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Surry County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 71,227. Its county seat is Dobson.
The county was formed in 1771 from Rowan County. It was named for the county of Surrey in England, birthplace of William Tryon, Governor of North Carolina from 1765 to 1771.
In 1777 parts of Surry County and Washington District (now Washington County, Tennessee) were combined to form Wilkes County. The first permanent courthouse was established at Richmond in 1779, what is now the modern-day Old Richmond Township in Forsyth County near Donnaha. However, in 1789 the eastern half of Surry County became Stokes County, thus making the Richmond site unusable for either county. In 1790, the county seat was moved to Rockford where it remained for over half a century. In 1850 the half of the county’s remaining territory south of the Yadkin River became Yadkin County. The town of Dobson was established in 1853 to be the new county seat.
Source: Wikipedia.
Surry County Genealogy Resources
Surry County NCGenWeb Archives
Surry County Genealogical Association
P.O. Box 997
Dobson, NC 27017
Surry County Historical Society
P.O. Box 70
Siloam, NC 27047
Surry County Government
Surry County Government – Official website
Surry County Register of Deeds
201 E. Kapp Street
PO Box 303
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: 336-401-8150
Fax: 336-401-8151
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:15 – 5:00
Northwestern Regional Library System – Serving Stokes, Surry, Alleghany and Yadkin Counties
Dobson Community Library
113 S. Crutchfield Street
Dobson, North Carolina 27017
Voice: 336.386.8208
Fax: 336.386.4086
Elkin Public Library
111 North Front Street
Elkin, North Carolina 28621
Voice: 336.835.5586
Fax: 336.835.5008
TDD & TTY: 336.835.5586
Charles H. Stone Memorial Library
319 W. Main Street
Pilot Mountain, North Carolina 27041
Voice: 336.368.2370
Fax: 336.368.9587
Mount Airy Public Library
145 Rockford Street
Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030
Voice: 336.789.5108
Fax: 336.786.5838
Cities and Towns
* Dobson
* Elkin
* Mount Airy
* Pilot Mountain
Townships:
* Bryan
* Dobson
* Eldora
* Elkin
* Franklin
* Long Hill
* Marsh
* Mount Airy
* Pilot
* Rockford
* Shoals
* Siloam
* South Westfield
* Stewarts Creek
* Westfield
Tax Records
1786 Taxables – Atkins District
1786 Taxables – Krous District
Census
1790 Federal Census Transcription
1800 Federal Census Transcription – Extract
1810 Federal Census Index – by lastname
1880 Federal Census Transcription – Enumeration District 169
1880 Federal Census Transcription – Enumeration District 174
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Surry County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Surry County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Surry County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
i am the granddaughter of clarence paul cave anyone researching this family or have any info
foxtrot66 on “Matilda Linville and John Henry Johnson”
I’m looking for the parents of Matilda Linville, born about 1800. She married John Henry Johnson in Surry County. It was believed by some that Matilda was daughter of Richard Linville and Mary M. Yount. The dates may be the same, but this Matilda is not the same that married John. According to census, she is most likely from one of the son’s of Thomas Linville and Hannah Morgan (don’t know for sure). There seems to be scarce data on the sons and their families, so I’m hoping someone out there may know something. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks. Email at carlus.love@yahoo.com
Alabama1812 on “Louisa Mourning Williamson”
Looking for any info about my gggg grandmother, Louisa Mourning Williamson and her husband, James Wright. Married about 1802 in Surry County, NC. Especially looking for any Native American roots either of them may have had.
Thanks very much.
News related to Surry County, NC
“surry county” nc – Google News
East, Stevens to run again for General Assembly seats – Mount Airy News
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East, Stevens to run again for General Assembly seats
Mount Airy News by Tom Joyce With the candidates' filing period seven days away, two present office-holders who represent Surry County in the NC General Assembly already have made decisions regarding their re-election plans. Both Sen. Don East of Pilot Mountain and … |
Education key in slowing prescription pill abuse – Mount Airy News
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Education key in slowing prescription pill abuse
Mount Airy News DOBSON â A new task force in Surry County is taking a proactive approach to the problem of prescription drug abuse. The Surry County Prescription Drug Awareness Task Force includes educators, law enforcement officials and even students with the single … |
Surry County Sheriff’s Investigators Need Help Locating Candido Castaneda And … – WFMY News 2
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Surry County Sheriff's Investigators Need Help Locating Candido Castaneda And …
WFMY News 2 Surry County, NC — Sheriff's investigators charged two men in connection with a murder of a man from January 11th, on Saturday, but are still looking for the suspects. Grabiel Paul Valdez' body was found near the Yadkin River bridge on Rockford Road, … 2 Charged In Slaying Near Yadkin River Bridge |
Local officals keeping an eye out for whooping cough – Mount Airy News
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Local officals keeping an eye out for whooping cough
Mount Airy News by Mondee Tilley DOBSON â While Surry County hasn't experienced a case of whooping cough since 2010, there have been reported cases in Virginia and area officials are on the alert. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is an endemic and a common disease in … |
Kilby delivers keynote address at EDP meeting – Mount Airy News
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Kilby delivers keynote address at EDP meeting
Mount Airy News by Mondee Tilley Renfro CEO and President Bud Kilby gives the keynote address during the 17th annual Surry County Economic Development Partnership meeting in the grand hall at Surry Community College on Friday. Renfro CEO and President Bud Kilby tells … |
Heritage Corridor signs unveiled – Wilkes Journal Patriot
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Heritage Corridor signs unveiled
Wilkes Journal Patriot After the signs and banners are placed, said Mrs. Almond, âWe plan to expand the promotional effort with kiosks at the visitor and welcome centers, including the ones at the state line on Interstate 77 in Surry County, the Northwest North Carolina … |
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