There are 6 Archives in Wake County, North Carolina, serving a population of 1,023,811 people in an area of 836 square miles.There is 1 Archives per 170,635 people, and 1 Archives per 139 square miles.. The new county, located in the east central section of the state, was formed from parts of Cumberland, Johnston, and Orange counties. The Society seeks to foster research, writing, and publication of worthy historical studies in these fields. Wake County Genealogical Society, P.O. There are 20 Townships in Wake county. ALERT: COVID-19 Get the latest on COVID-19 and the vaccine in Wake County. Log In. 301 Easton Grey Loop. Elizabeth Reid Murray, Wake: Capital County of North Carolina, Vol.1 of Prehistory through Centennial (Raleigh, 1983) R.B., Reeves III, ed., Raleigh 1792-1992: A Bicentennial Celebration of North Carolina's Capital City (Raleigh, 1992) Candy Lee Metz Beal, Raleigh: The First 200 Years (Raleigh, 1992) WCGS is a Member of AmazonSmile--help earn funds for our society! Wake is home to our state’s capital city, Raleigh, and it is our hope that this site becomes a oft-consulted resource for locating relevant genealogical information for your ancestors. Visit Website. Moore County Historical Association. The book is a companion volume to the first book which covers Wake County’s history to 1871. Its projects have helped to preserve and/or restore many historic aspects of Wake County. 794 likes. Ann Myhre shares her experiences finding cousins in unexpected places. North Carolina Maps. Wake County, North Carolina is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America. He will speak about the citizenry of early Johnston County while touching on key historical developments predating and influencing the formation of Wake County. There is always a beginning, and for many of us with family from Wake County, our ancestors came from the east, passing through Johnston County. Join us in our mission to understand and preserve Wake County history, celebrating 60 years in 2017! The session will be moderated. Near or far, there is always a way you can help WCGS! The Wake County Genealogical Society of NC promotes research and education in genealogy and family history, and aids in publication and dissemination of local genealogical and historical materials. The society offers interesting programs, tours, trips, social events, an annual meeting, and a newsletter. This recent issue of the Newsletter may be downloaded from the. The Wake County Genealogical Society of NC promotes research and education in genealogy and family history, and aids in publication and dissemination of local genealogical and historical materials. Historic Oak View County Park Historic Yates Mill County Park Lake Crabtree County Park Robertson Millpond Preserve. The current society was organized on November 17, 1945 in Chapel Hill. Wake County Genealogical Society, Raleigh, North Carolina. All assistance will be given only within the time constraints of the monthly virtual session. North Carolina State Statutes; Wake County Historic Preservation Ordinance; Historic Preservation Bylaws Meeting Dates: The Wake County Historic Preservation Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m., in Room 2800 of the Wake County Justice Center. Visit Website. Today there are 100 counties in North Carolina. Box 2, Raleigh, NC 27602; North Carolina State Archives, Office of Archives and History—State Library Building; Public Services Branch, Mail Service Center 4614, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-4614 ; Phone: (919) 807-7310 Wake County Genealogical Society will continue the GenHelp virtual sessions to provide free genealogy assistance to hobbyists. Wake County Biographies @ NCPedia.org ; Individual Biographies. The Wake County Historical Society was organized in 1957. The Wake County Genealogical Society of NC promotes research and education in genealogy and family history, and aids in publication and dissemination of local genealogical and historical materials. 7410 Chapel Hill Road. Meet more of our Board Members – Barbara McGeachy, Carla Stancil, and Linda Hames. The county lies near the center of the state and is bordered by Johnston, Nash, Franklin, Granville, Durham, Chatham, Lee & Harnett counties. This virtual meeting and presentation is open to all, but registration is required. Do you need a little help with a question about genealogy software or databases? Welcome to the NCGenWeb site for Wake County, NC. Do you need ideas for where to look for more records? Discover the past of Wake County on historical maps. 109 E. Jones Street. ALERT: COVID-19 Get the latest on COVID-19 and the vaccine in Wake County. The new county was given the maiden name of Govenor Tryon’s wife (Wake). The society offers interesting programs, tours, trips, social events, an annual meeting, and a newsletter. Wake County, North Carolina was created on 1771 from Cumberland County, Orange County and Johnston County.This county was named for Margaret Wake, the wife of British colonial governor William Tryon. 2020 has been a year of unexpected turns, and it is my hope that this issue provides a bit of distraction and reprieve. See more of Wake County Genealogical Society on Facebook. WAKE AND ITS BEGINNINGS IN COLONIAL JOHNSTON COUNTY. Join WCGS's own Barbara McGeachy - an NCGS book publication award winner - as she shares her research sources to help us find stories about our ancestors. An overview of the three new Wake Resources webpages that webmaster Cynthia Gage has curated for us. The mission of the society is to preserve the history of Wake County and to educate the public about the important events that occurred in Wake and surrounding counties. Its projects have helped to preserve and/or restore many historic aspects of Wake County. THANK YOU! Wake County was formed in 1771, and its county seat is Raleigh (also the capital city of North Carolina). He will also touch on the importance and impact of America’s first revolution known as the Regulator Movement. The Winter 2021 Issue (Vol.4 Issue 2) of our award winning newsletter, Wake Genealogy Watch, is now available online for reading or download. Try these strategies to expand your surname research and create a list of alternate spellings. This list includes properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Wake County, North Carolina.Click the "Map of all coordinates" link to the right to view an online map of all properties and districts with latitude and longitude coordinates in the table below. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and share knowledge during the 90-minute session. 110 West Morganton Road. It is important for family historians to realize that Wake County was originally formed in 1771, being cut from pre-existing Johnston, Cumberland, and Orange Counties. Wake. These tips will get you started. If one appreciates the past, he or she will be better able to understand the present and influence the future. Visit the Wake County Genealogical Society Bookstore. Raleigh. Surnames include those from other areas of the United States and other countries. Dr. Ted Bainbridge recounts his efforts to explore and verify a family history tradition. Moore. Feb Meeting - Where to Find Family Stories. Brown, Joseph Gill (1854-1927) – of the Citizens National Bank; Cooper, Anna J. Southern Pines. Raleigh. Mark your calendar for the first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm ET. In 2002, WCHS won the Anthemion Award presented by Capital Area Preservation in recognition of outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation in Wake County, NC. Awards WCHS won the 1986 Albert Ray Newsome Award of the Federation of NC Historical Societies for Outstanding Programs of Historical Activity. Cary. See our Other Events page for information on several genealogy learning opportunities being offered through Zoom. The Wake County Historical Society was organized in 1957. North Carolina Genealogical Society. To download this new edition, log into the, Did you know WCGS has publications of transcribed records which are available for purchase on Lulu? North Carolina Collection, Wilson Library, UNC-Chapel Hill. Old maps of Wake County on Old Maps Online. Create New Account. Please note this program will not include research requests or queries. Wake County was founded in 1771 and named in honor of Margaret Wake, wife of William Tryon, the Royal Governor of the British colony of North Carolina. The society invites you to join in its quest to understand local history and to help preserve it. 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