Union County Genealogy
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Union county was formed in 1842 from parts of Anson County and Mecklenburg County. Its name was a compromise between Whigs, who wanted to name the new county for Henry Clay, and Democrats, who wanted to name it for Andrew Jackson. The county seat is Monroe.
Union County is divided into the following townships: Goose Creek, Jackson, Marshville, Monroe, New Salem, Vance , Buford , Lanes Creek, and Sandy Ridge.
* Brooklandwood in the Union County town of Mineral Springs is the site of the Queens Cup Steeplechase, one of steeplechase horse racing’s major annual events. The program consists of several races, and is held the last Saturday of April. The schedule of events also features a Jack Russell Terrier judging contest. Over 10,000 people descend on Mineral Springs from all parts of the country to take part in this day long event of races and other activities.
* The Union County town of Marshville is the site of the Boll Weevil Festival, an annual street fair and carnival that takes place every fall.
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Union County Genealogy Resources
Union County NCGenWeb Archives
The Union County Heritage Room
The Heritage Room
Old Union County Courthouse, First Floor
P.O. Box 397
Monroe, NC 28111
Hours: Mondays-Wednesdays – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Thursdays – 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed: The week of Thanksgiving and two weeks at Christmas.
Please call for confirmation of holiday hours. – 704-289-6737
FAX number is: 704-283-3782
The Carolinas Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 397
Monroe, NC 28111
Union County Historical Society
P.O. Box 397
Monroe, NC 28111
Union County Historic
Preservation Commission
P. O. Box 282
Monroe , NC 28111
Union County Government
Union County Government – Official Site
Union County Register of Deeds
Mailing Address:
Union County Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 248
Monroe, NC 28111
Physical Address:
Union County Register Of Deeds
Union County Courthouse
500 Main Street
Monroe, NC 28111
8:30am – 5:00pm Mon – Fri
(704)283-3797
Union County Public Library
Monroe Library
316 East Windsor Street
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 283-8184
Hours:
Monday & Tuesday 9:30 am – 8 pm
Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 am – 7pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm
Saturday 1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm – 5pm
The Norvan K. and Sarah Craig Dickerson Genealogy & Local History section of the Union County Public Library in Monroe houses a number of unique and/or useful items for genealogical or historical research.
Union West Regional
123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road,
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 821-7475
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:30 am – 7 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm
Saturday 1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm – 5pm
Edwards Memorial Marshville
414 Hasty Street
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 624-2828
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:30 am – 7 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm
Saturday 1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm – 5pm
Waxhaw Branch
509 South Providence Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 843-3131
Hours:
Monday & Thursday 9:30 am – 7 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm
Saturday 1 pm – 5 pm
Union County Cities and Towns
* Fairview (town)
* Hemby Bridge
* Indian Trail
* JAARS
* Lake Park
* Marshville
* Marvin
* Mineral Springs
* Monroe (County Seat & Largest City)
* Stallings
* Unionville
* Waxhaw
* Weddington
* Wesley Chapel
* Wingate
Census
1850 Federal Census Transcription
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Union County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Union County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Union County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
travel1944 on “John Short- 1807- ? Died before 1860″
John Short was my g, g grandfather and was married to Nancy. They had seven children as follows:
George Washington Short- (1830-1912) Died in Mississippi, Civil War veteran
Mary Short- (1832-
John Short Jr- (1836- Went to Mississippi, Civil War veteran
Minor JacKson Short- (1837-1930) Died in Union County, NC, Civil War veteran (my great grandfather)
Sarah Short- (1840
James E Short- (1843- stayed in NC, Civil War veteran
I am trying to find ancestors of both John and Nancy- can anyone help? Thanks
dfmoss on “Henry Hawes Fincher”
Looking for information about the family of Henry Hawes Fincher (1828-1869), who was a blacksmith in Monroe, Union, North Carolina. Specifically, I am looking for information about his parents (William and Cynthia or Elizabeth) and any siblings.
Thanks,
Don
Gloria Alexander on “Relatives of Baxter Lee Thomas”
I am looking for information (phone or addresses) on the sons or
grandchildren of Baxter Lee Thomas. The sons were, Ben, Blair, and
Shelton. I would like to talk with anyone who knows where I can
reach them at. I am the step-granddaughter of Grandpa Lee. He
was married to my Grandmother Elsie. You can contact me at:
gloriah@windstream.net or 704-694-9608. Thank you: Gloria
News related to Union County, NC
“union county” nc – Google News
School board looking for input in Superintendent search – WBTV
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School board looking for input in Superintendent search
WBTV A community survey available on the Union County Public Schools website (www.ucps.k12.nc.us) under âWhat's Newâ or at the Central Services building located at 400 North Church in Monroe. The board will gather information that will help shape the search … |
Teen dies, four others hurt in Union County crash – WBTV
 FOX Charlotte |
Teen dies, four others hurt in Union County crash
WBTV By Felicia Snider, Producer – email Union County, NC (WBTV)- A 17 year old Weddington High School student died, and four other teens were hurt after the truck they were riding in hit a ditch and flipped twice in Union County, NC. Speed A Factor in Union County Fatality Union County crash kills teen, injures 4 friends Speed a factor in accident that killed teen, investigators say |
Area gardening zones shift – Charlotte Observer
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Area gardening zones shift
Charlotte Observer In Union County, Zone 8 makes a wide swath around the county's western, southern and eastern borders. North Carolina contains a wide range of zones. South Carolina remains basically a Zone 7 (Spartanburg) and Zone 8 (Rock Hill) state. |
Fitch Withdraws Various Union County (NC) Municipal Bond Ratings – MarketWatch (press release)
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Fitch Withdraws Various Union County (NC) Municipal Bond Ratings
MarketWatch (press release) The correct rating history for the above bonds is now reflected on Fitch's web site at ' www.fitchratings.com '. Additional information is available at ' www.fitchratings.com '. The ratings above were solicited by, or on behalf of, the issuer, … |
Kissell raising most money in 8th District – Salisbury Post
 Salisbury Post |
Kissell raising most money in 8th District
Salisbury Post NC Rep. Fred Steen raised the lowest amount of money through the end of the year, but all $20260 comes from individual contributions. He spent $1042 during the same time period. âYou've got to remember, we were the last ones in,â he said Thursday. |
New Homes by Shea Homes Now Available in Union County, NC – PR Leap (press release)
 PR Leap (press release) |
New Homes by Shea Homes Now Available in Union County, NC
PR Leap (press release) Hollister is a beautiful, heavily wooded neighborhood located near Weddington, NC. This area of Union County is highly prized, being just over 1 mile from shopping in Wesley Chapel, plus easy access to Providence Road and Rea Road means shopping and … |
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