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Some Eastern North Carolina counties now have their deeds (or at least their deed indices) online.

  • Beaufort County - Index to real estate conveyances, 1696-1959; deeds & mortgages, 1700-1960
  • Carteret County (No historic deeds yet)
  • Craven County - Index, Deeds, and Land Grants from 1739
  • Duplin County - Deeds, Land Grants, Maps, Marriage Records, Slave Records, Co-Habitation Records
  • Edgecombe County - Sign in as guest, then click on Online Index Books. That will let you search index for 1759-1920.
  • Johnston County - Index, Deeds, Co-Habitation records
  • Jones County (No historic deeds yet)
  • Lenoir County (No historic deeds yet)
  • Martin County - Index, Deeds, and Land Grants from 1771 (Index books mention date range beginning with 1762, but county wasn't formed until 1774)
  • Onslow County - Index, Deeds and Land Grants from 1734
  • Pitt County - Old Index Books and Deeds dating back to 1762

Spear, Speir, Spire, Spyers, Spears Deeds (Craven and Beaufort Counties)

Sara Whitford Leave a Comment

The following are Craven County Spear deeds(and all related spellings). This is not a comprehensive list.     The following are Beaufort County JOHN SPEIR deeds.    

Filed Under: Beaufort County Genealogy, Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, Edgecombe County Genealogy, News & Updates, Tyrell County Genealogy

Craven County Anderson Deeds & Grants

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I’m organizing my genealogy files for the ten millionth time. I thought since I’ve downloaded so many deeds from the Craven, Beaufort, and Pitt County Register of Deeds I might start posting them here, beginning with Craven County Anderson Deeds & Grants. No, I’m not transcribing all of these, and this is obviously not a […]

Filed Under: Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, News & Updates

Deed naming the children of James Lewis of Beaufort County, 1824

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The following is a transcription of a deed conveying the land that was inherited by the children of James LEWIS to his widow, Nancy LEWIS. (Found in Beaufort County Deed Book 13, p. 303) The children are named as follows: Elisha LEWIS (married Alice BUCK; moved to Posey County, Indiana) Nathan LEWIS (married Sidney JONES; […]

Filed Under: Beaufort County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, News & Updates, Wills & Estate Records

Did you know all of these new records were at FamilySearch? I’ve got all of the links right here!

Sara Whitford Leave a Comment

FamilySearch has been steadily putting a ton of North Carolina records on their site that aren’t yet easy to access through the normal browsing methods. (Another thanks to Becky for tipping me off about some of the great new things that have gone up over the last few months!) Anyhow, I decided to compile a […]

Filed Under: African American Ancestry, Apprenticeship Records, Bastardy Bonds, Deeds, Grants and Patents, Genealogy Basics and Items of General Interest, Marriage Records, News & Updates, Research Databases, Special Categories, Wills & Estate Records

John Holmes & wife Esther to John Grist (Beaufort County, 1797)

Sara Whitford 2 Comments

The following is a transcription of a deed from John HOLMES (recorded as John HOMES) and his wife, Esther, to John GRIST, all of Beaufort County, North Carolina. This deed was listed in the Beaufort County indices as being located in Deed Book 1, but in fact, it was in Beaufort County Patent Book 1, […]

Filed Under: Deeds, Grants and Patents, News & Updates

The John Holmes – George Fisher Connection

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Was John HOLMES of Beaufort County the son of George FISHER of Craven County? If not, what was their relationship? I’m not sure, but I’m collecting evidence and I welcome any ideas or suggestions you might have! John and Esther HOLMES are my fifth-great grandparents, and since I descend from them twice, I certainly am […]

Filed Under: Beaufort County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, Mysteries, News & Updates, Wills & Estate Records

Merry Christmas to us! 🎄 Beaufort County Deeds now available online!

Sara Whitford 6 Comments

A great big GIGANTIC thank you to East Carolina Roots visitor Becky, who graciously commented on an earlier post about available deeds online that Beaufort County deeds are now available via FamilySearch. YES! Celebrating the birth of my LORD and Savior Jesus Christ is absolutely exciting enough for me, but now I get the added […]

Filed Under: Deeds, Grants and Patents, Genealogy Basics and Items of General Interest, News & Updates, Research Databases

Select Craven County Griffin Items (Court minutes, deeds, wills, etc.)

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I do descend from the GRIFFIN family of Pitt County, though I’ll admit I haven’t spent much time researching them beyond my direct line (If you’re curious: James GRIFFIN > Josiah GRIFFIN + Patsey WHITEHEAD > James GRIFFIN + Rebecca Ann SMITH > Harriet A.E. GRIFFIN + Allen MILLS > James Allen MILLS + Ann […]

Filed Under: Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, Miscellaneous Records, News & Updates, Pitt County Genealogy, Tyrell County Genealogy, Wills & Estate Records

Research Hodge Podge – Part 1

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I’ve been researching a bunch of different things lately and I’m trying to compartmentalize them into a handful of posts that might be helpful (and easily accessible) in the future. This will be the first in a series of random items for random families I’ve spent time researching. Items below include abstracts from Dr. A.B. […]

Filed Under: Beaufort County Genealogy, Bertie County Genealogy, Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, Dobbs County Genealogy, Early Colonial Records, Glasgow County Genealogy, Hyde County Genealogy, Miscellaneous Records, News & Updates, Pitt County Genealogy, Tyrell County Genealogy, Wills & Estate Records

There were TWO Rocksolanah Carruthers. Here are the records to prove it. (For both of them!)

Sara Whitford Leave a Comment

Yes, there were, indeed, two Rocksolanah CARRUTHERS. I used to think there were two Rocksolanahs, but then because of some dates that were discussed in the old W’ton List (probably close to 15 years ago!), I began to think that there was only one. It was generally accepted that it was the same woman who […]

Filed Under: Beaufort County Genealogy, Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, Hyde County Genealogy, Mysteries, News & Updates, Pirates, Wills & Estate Records

Mystery: Who is Mary Fornes?

Sara Whitford 1 Comment

Alright, we have yet another mystery on our hands. I’m hoping some of you might actually have some pieces of information that can fill in the blanks for me. Below are two deeds from Pitt County. The first item below is a deed in which Mary FORNES gives land to her son, John FORNES. The […]

Filed Under: Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, Mysteries, News & Updates, Pitt County Genealogy, Wills & Estate Records

Ransom B. Campbell, Emanual Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards & John Fornes, Jr. to John Fornes, Sr. (Pitt, Craven, Beaufort Counties)

Sara Whitford 1 Comment

I’m excited about this one! This finally tells me the likely surname of my 5th great-grandmother, Elizabeth, wife of Emanuel EDWARDS of Beaufort County. It appears from this deed that she is probably a FORNES… but I’m still not 100% certain about the identity of her father, although at least this helps me zoom in […]

Filed Under: Beaufort County Genealogy, Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, News & Updates, Pitt County Genealogy

Early Rountree (Roundtree) Items – Mostly Chowan County

Sara Whitford Leave a Comment

The following items are pulled from the North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. 1, 2, & 3. I’ve only chosen items that predate 1800, as my own research focus related to the Rountree family is in the early 18th century. Feel free to add more information in the comments if you have it. The […]

Filed Under: Chowan County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, Early Colonial Records, Miscellaneous Records, News & Updates, Perquimans County Genealogy, Wills & Estate Records

William Whitford to Thomas Whitford (Craven County, 1748)

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Below I have transcribed a deed from William WHITFORD to Thomas WHITFORD, both of Craven County. To all people to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know ye that I William WHITFORD of the County of Craven in North Carolina Schoolmaster for & in consideration of the sum of Twenty pounds to me in hand […]

Filed Under: Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents

John Anderson of Craven County gives whole estate to Nathan and James Anderson (1798)

Sara Whitford Leave a Comment

It would appear from the deed below that Nathan and James ANDERSON are sons of John ANDERSON of Craven County, as this is John giving his life estate to Nathan and James. 2 April 1798 State of North Carolina Craven County To all Persons whom these may Concern Know Ye that I John ANDERSON doth […]

Filed Under: Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, News & Updates, Wills & Estate Records

John Anderson, Sr. (also Jonas Anderson) to John Allen – 1782 (Craven County)

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Below is a deed between John ANDERSON, Sr. of Craven County to John ALLEN. 6 May 1782 This indenture made the sixth day of May in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Two Between John ANDERSON, Senior of the County and State above mentioned. or the one part and John […]

Filed Under: Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, News & Updates

1783 Anderson, Thomas, Lynaugh, Oliver Deed (Craven County)

Sara Whitford Leave a Comment

I love deeds like this that reveal information about the women who signed them. So often, it’s hard to uncover a woman’s maiden name when no marriage bonds are on record, but a deed in which the woman has to agree to sell the land is a great way of discovering her family. The deed […]

Filed Under: Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, News & Updates

Two Deeds: William and Susan MORRIS (of Craven County) to James ADAMS (of Pitt County)

Sara Whitford Leave a Comment

William MORRIS and his wife, Susan McINTOSH MORRIS, were my 4th-great-grandparents. James ADAMS, Sr. was the father-in-law of Thomas MORRIS, the brother of William MORRIS and husband of James’s daughter, Nancy ADAMS. These deeds are between William and Susan MORRIS and James ADAMS. The land being sold was apparently something Susan either inherited or received as […]

Filed Under: Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, News & Updates, Pitt County Genealogy

Thomas Anderson and Isaac Anderson to John Allen of Craven County (Deed)

Sara Whitford Leave a Comment

Below, I have transcribed a deed which conveys land from Thomas and Isaac ANDERSON of Craven County to John ALLEN of the same. I’ve wondered until this point who the father of Thomas ANDERSON is, but I think this deed might offer some information that can help us start to answer the question. The land […]

Filed Under: Craven County Genealogy, Deeds, Grants and Patents, News & Updates, Wills & Estate Records

Jarrell (Gerrell) Research

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The Jarrell Family of Craven County, Pitt County, and Beaufort County in North Carolina

This file will not be an exhaustive record of Jarrell/Gerrell-related research for Craven, Pitt, and Beaufort Counties, but it will include as many items as I have in my own files, as I am able to add them. From Craven County Deeds Henry JARRELL to Hugh PUGH (31 Mar 1764) – £30. 100 acres. Where Joseph […]

Filed Under: Deeds, Grants and Patents, Miscellaneous Records, News & Updates, Research Databases, Wills & Estate Records

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