Washington County Genealogy
Washington County was formed in 1799 from part of Tyrrell County. The county was named for George Washington. Plymouth is the County Seat. During the Civil War, Plymouth was occupied by Union forces during the spring of 1864. There was a naval battle in the Albamarle sound during the successful Confederate attempt to retake the city. This battle included the Ironclad ship CSS Albemarle.
Plymouth is the home of the Roanoke River Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. Washington County has recently received 5 markers as part of the Civil War Trail program marking the Battle of Plymouth, the CSS Albemarle, Cushing’s Torpedo, and Ausbon House. Fort Compher is also marked.
Plymouth hosts a yearly Battle of Plymouth Living History Weekend. The living history weekend is usually held in late April.
Washington County Genealogy Resources
Washington County NCGenweb site
Washington County NCGenWeb Archives
Washington County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 567
Plymouth, NC 27962
Washington County Historical Society
P.O. Box 296
Plymouth, NC 27962
Washington County Government
Washington County, NC Government – Official Site
Washington County Register of Deeds
PO Box 1007
120 Adams Str
Plymouth NC 27962-1007
252-793-2325
Fax 252-793-3145
Washington County Public Library
Pettigrew Libraries
201 East Third Street
Plymouth, NC 27962
Phone: (252) 793-2113
Fax: (252) 793-2818
Email: washington@pettigrewlibraries.org
Monday through Thursday
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cities and Towns
* Creswell
* Plymouth
* Roper
Census
1850 Federal Census Index and Transcription – Up to dwelling #107
1850 Federal Census Transcription – dwelling numbers #108-#370
1850 Federal Census Transcription – dwelling numbers #371-670
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Washington County
Washington County Cemetery Transcriptions
Query Forums
Washington County, NC Query Forum
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Washington County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Washington County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
waters on “waters family tree”
This my first, so I’ll try to be brief. I’ve met with some success so far in tracing the waters line from 1850. Sadly, there are lots of waters’ and spelling variations (e.g. watress, walters, watters), but its the briant/bryant waters guys I’m after. The 1880 census has Briant Watress (age 89) and Bryant Waters (age 53) residing in Plymouth, Washington, NC. I figure that the 89 year old died before the next census, but I have not been able to locate a death date or location for him. Are there any
records that I could get access to pin him down?
Thankds,
Waters
Washington County, NC at Genforum
News related to Washington County, NC
“washington county” nc – Google News
40-70 mph winds could hit Maine coast in next 36 hours – Bangor Daily News
 Globe and Mail |
40-70 mph winds could hit Maine coast in next 36 hours
Bangor Daily News Washington County's Emergency Management Director Mike Hinerman was packing his car as fast as he could Thursday morning. On vacation in New Jersey, … Mainers prepare as Hurricane Earl moves north We the Six Billion: Hurricane |
Labor Day and Fall Calendar of Events – TriCities.com
|
Labor Day and Fall Calendar of Events
TriCities.com 5 on top of Beech Mountain, NC It's one of many Labor Day weekend and fall events on tap for the Mountain Empire. By Mary Dutton WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: … |
OPINION: ‘Get better everyday’ – istockAnalyst.com (press release)
|
OPINION: 'Get better everyday'
istockAnalyst.com (press release) Yes, he is coming here from a predominately white school district, but he has worked in Blakely, Ga., Washington County, NC, and other places where there … |
Jobless rate declines – Washington Daily News
|
Jobless rate declines
Washington Daily News In Washington County, the July jobless rate was 11.2 percent. Washington County's jobless rate was at 11.3 percent in June. … |
Warren grad stuck on island – Marietta Times
|
Warren grad stuck on island
Marietta Times Washington County likely won't receive any high waters, rain or wind from Hurricane Earl, but some local residents are still feeling effects of the storm. … |
Ten@10: Oversigning still an issue at LSU, Alabama – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
|
Ten@10: Oversigning still an issue at LSU, Alabama
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) McKinney chose the Gamecocks over Southern Mississippi, North Carolina and Duke. âQuincy is very happy about becoming a Gamecock,â Carver coach Dell McGee … |
