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. Bladen county schools has exceptional cte programs because of support from our school board, administrative teams, cte staff members, and business and industry partners. Many court records were destroyed by federal troops in 1865. Anson county north carolina anson county, once one of the largest counties in north carolina, was carved from bladen county in anson countys namesake, lord george anson, was houses for sale in charlotte nc there are miles of trails in national parks. Bladen county north carolina north carolina genealogical.
History of bladen county north carolina historical sketches of north carolina by john hill wheeler, et al and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Like its parent county bladen, anson county was originally a vast territory with indefinite northern and western boundaries. I have been trying to research my family history for sometime, but it is difficult as the bladen county courthouse has burned to the ground no less than three times over the years. Lewis smith, widely known for his indepth knowledge of local history and former president of the organization, spearheaded the effort to bring the group back to life. County courthouse edit edit source bladen county courthouse courthouse drive po box 247 elizabethtown, nc 28337 bladen county website. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. The county clerk and registrar, marturin colville, kept the county records in his home which burned that year. Former bladen county resident publishes first novel. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. R hatcher, in their official and individual capacities. Even though many of bladens deeds were lost in the three court house fires, these abstracts are especially informative, with many long chains of title going back to original grants and many references to bordering craven county, s.
The bladen county courthouse is located in elizabethtown, north carolina. Due to 3 structural fires during the history of bladen, some of the records have been forever lost. The american history and genealogy project adjacent counties. Columbus county, named in honor of the famed christopher columbus, was established in 1808, and its seat of government, whiteville, was formed in 1832. Johnston countys deed books were lost in a courthouse fire, but the granteegrantor indices survived. So although the name of the county is scotland and the scottish influence is quite strong, the scots have no monopoly on the county or its history. Published by order of the board of county commissioners. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. This does not say that early deeds may not also be found in books after book 40. This list includes properties and districts listed on the national register of historic places in bladen county, north carolina. The political beginning for scotland county came when the legislature of north carolina, on february 20, 1899, created the new county. North carolina county history and listings by family tree editors premium. North carolina, wills and probate records, 16651998. District a bladen county district court in elizabethtown, north carolina.
The colonial legislature passed an act in 1754 which resulted in the political division of bladen county, thus forming cumberland county. John carson, and served as the mcdowell county courthouse at the countys inception in 1842. Reductions in its extent began in 1750, when its western part became anson county. The clerk said that he saved the records but that they were in a state of great confusion. See more ideas about north carolina, house styles and mansions. In 1800 and 1893, courthouse fires destroyed most of bladens court records and some of. Bladen county, north carolina, abstracts of early deeds 17381804. Oct, 2012 a list of historical markers or monuments in bladen county north carolina historical markers. If you are looking for a probate record and believe it to be from a county or year range that is not included in this collection, you can try contacting the appropriate county courthouse to see if the records are available. Bladen county library easter episode of books make it better.
Anson county was formed out of bladen county in 1750. Bladen, brunswick, and columbus county administrative orders administrative order 3192020, regarding schedule and assignment of judges administrative order 3182020 for district court. Independent and sturdy scottish, english, and scotchirish settlers of the carolina frontier had crossed the blue ridge mountains and settled the toe river valley by the mid18th century. In 1800 and 1893, courthouse fires destroyed most of bladens court records and some of the land deeds. Bladen county register of deeds website public vital records search.
Of the states 100 counties, 55 of them were originally part of bladen county. In bladen county civil courts the court resolves disputes between citizens. Reprinted with permission from bladen county ncgenweb. Pay attention where the courthouse records went to if the county was eliminated or joined with some other county. After four days, the two coagents agreed to demands to be more transparent in their official operations, and the rioters were assuagedat least temporarily. American memory from the library of congress bladen county courthouse. The clerks office does not do research most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research. Bladen county is a county on the move, but youll still find down home folks with a focus on the future. Genealogy trails history group robeson county, ncgenweb project source. Courts in bladen county, nc courthouse location and information. Like its parent county bladen, anson county was originally a vast territory with indefinite. The north carolina genealogical society journal a listing of journal articles, 1975 2015 volume i 1975 resources for local history and genealogy in north carolina public libraries. Some important natural attractions and features of the region are lake waccamaw, green swamp, and the north carolina museum of forestry. Guide to bladen county, north carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records.
Former elizabethtown doctor, girlfriend appear in federal. Your guide to bladen county, nc family history research. The following dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in bladen county. By blake tyner the history of robeson county reaches farther back than its creation in 1787 and reflects the rich history of north carolina carved out of the rich farmlands on the border between north carolina and south carolina, robeson county is north carolina s largest county at 948 square miles.
Johnston county was formed from craven county in 1746 and named for gabriel johnston who was the royal governor of north carolina from 17341752. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. In 1754 the northern part of what was left of bladen county became cumberland county. Courthouse fires of 1800 and 1893 destroyed most of the court records and several land records. Hester families of bladen county north carolina and beyond. Bladen county was formed from new hanover precinct in 1734.
These early tax lists provide information and insight into many. It was named for george anson, baron anson, a british admiral, who circumnavigated the globe from 1740 to 1744, and later became first lord of the admiralty. Map of bladen county, north carolina library of congress. Washington county courthouse fire 1884 martin county courthouse fire 1886 montgomery county may have suffered record loss from courthouse fire. History johnston county genealogy, north carolina your. Bladen county was created on 1734 from new hanover precinct and bath county originally named as pelham precinct, renamed in 1734. Bladen county established in 1734 from new hanover precinct as a precinct of bath county. A courthouse fire of 1868 destroyed many court records.
North carolina county formation state library of north. If you have been unable to locate it i would be happy to meet you and lead you there. At is formation in 1734, bladen encompassed everything west of the present county. Ashe within james sprunts book states the following. In 1738, the first court house was built in elizabeth, about three miles upriver from the presentday town and county seat of. A history of bladen county, north carolina family history library bladen county heritage, north carolina, vol. Bladen county district court in elizabethtown, nc with. The speakers bureau is a free, public service provided by the judicial community of north carolina. Bladen county, north carolina, was formed in 1734 from new hanover county.
A history of rowan county, north carolina, containing sketches of prominent families and distinguished men rumple, rev. A history of rowan county, north carolina, containing. Bladen precinct was established in 1734 and soon called bladen county in 1738. The first fire recorded was in 1768 some sources give 1765.
The devastation of bladen countys records by these fires has created a void for historians and genealogist alike. Due to 3 structural fires during the history of bladen, some of the records. See the history of north carolina counties for more details. Bladen county courthouse north carolina judicial branch. In bladen county criminal courts, the government prosecutes a case against parties accused of breaking the law. Bladen county postcards north carolina collection, university of north carolina at chapel hill.
Visit the new exhibit celebrating the supreme court at the north carolina museum of history now through september 2020. The county lies within twentyfive miles of the atlantic ocean. Bladen county, north carolina genealogy trails history group. Bladen countys local indie news outlet owned and operated locally by committed community members. Find out how to reach your clerk of court and other offices and representatives in bladen county.
Elizabethtown a local group of historians gathered thursday and took the first step at reviving the bladen county historical society, which has laid dormant elizabethtown a local group of historians gathered thursday and took the first step at reviving the bladen county historical society, which has laid dormant since august 2015. Anson county was established in 1750 from bladen county. The devastation of bladen county s records by these fires has created a void for historians and genealogist alike. District a bladen county district court in elizabethtown. Even though many of bladen s records were lost in the two court house fires, these. We are fortunate to have state of the art facilities and resources to support our teachers so they can provide the best cte educational experience for our students. Where can find anson county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. In 1800 and 1893, courthouse fires destroyed most of bladen s court records and some of the land deeds. National register of historic places listings in bladen. Several books have been published from this database using family tree maker. Bladen county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958.
Location, contacts, phone number, jury duty, and other info. Orange county was created in 1752 from johnston, bladen, and granville counties. In 1752 the northern part of bladen county was combined with parts of granville county and johnston county to form orange county. Desserette by bladenonline on 02122018 desserette is a historic plantation house and national historic district located near white oak, bladen county, north carolina.
He married 2 lizzie phillips september 07, 19 in bladen county nc, daughter of aquilla phillips and mary hooks. County historical society being revived bladen journal. A coastal plain county and the third largest in north carolina, bladen county is rightfully named the mother county. The carson house is a historic house and museum located in marion, north carolina that was the home of col.
Bladen county was first settled by highland scots who came to the cape fear valley in 1734 seeking religious freedom. Statewide collections are found on the north carolina histories and genealogies page. It was named in honor of the child, william v of orange, whose father, william iv, had died in 1751. Once north carolinas largest county, bladen received its name, mother of counties, because fiftyfive counties have been carved from it. Indeed, it has been called the state of robeson not. Bladen county by north carolina judicial branch explore north carolinas counties for court services and information, such as courthouse locations, jury service, contacts, and more.
The first court house was authorized to be established in 1754 where the western path crossed the eno river on. It was named after the duke of cumberland william augustus who commanded the english army. You can also purchase books locally at the gift shop. North carolina erected in 1924 and now housing the county museum of history. In 1738, the first courthouse was built in elizabeth, about three miles upriver from the presentday town and county seat of elizabethtown. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Elizabethtown a local group of historians gathered thursday and took the first step at reviving the bladen county historical society, which has laid dormant since august 2015. Bladens first courthouse was erected on the west bank of the north west branch of the cape. The land agent was hauled back to halifax county and sequestered in enfield with his subordinate joshua bodley. Find 29 listings related to bladen county district court in elizabethtown on. Mar 18, 2020 find out more information about the bladen county courthouse. Torn along top right corner, minor losses in lower right. At this time it existed as a precinct of bath county.
Locate bladen real estate and other county court records held by the county clerk including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records. Bladen county, north carolina, tax lists 1768 through 1774. The waccamaw tribe inhabited the early region before european settlement. Courthouses in georgia below is a list from the state of georgia, dept. Bladen county is located in the southeastern portion of north carolina and was named after martin bladen, english commissioner of trade and plantations. It now contains some 879 square miles and is the fourth largest county in the state.
Mother county genealogical society bladen county ncgenweb. Fashioned from new hanover county in 1734, bladen county was named after martin bladen, lord commissioner of trade and plantation. This 1763 tax list is the earliest one preserved the next one is dated 1768, and covered all of presentday bladen county, all of robeson county formed 1787 from bladen, and the southwestern half of hoke county formed. Bladen county north carolina historical markers the. Anson county, north carolina history, genealogy records. Original records court records county court of pleas.
Jury duty, district and county clerk of court, phone number, and other bladen county info. It was later used to form parts of dobbs, orange, wake and wilson counties, but gained territory from orange county in 1761 and from duplin county in 1777. Due to 3 structural fires during the history of bladen, some of the. Courthouse fires of 1830 and 1865 destroyed many court records.
She was born december 02, 1877 in bladen county nc, and died november 15, 1962 in bladen county nc. Bladen county, north carolina, abstracts of early deeds 17381804 brent holcomb. In 1748, the people of the pee dee area petitioned for a new county, anson, be formed since elizabeth was over 100 miles away. Hit the trail for a short hike or a daylong expedition. If you are interested in purchasing a book, please contact jason bordeaux. Wake county courthouse several deed books were destroyed in registers office fire in 1832. Precious few of those lost deeds can be foundmost only in citationwithin cumberland county deed books and robeson county deed books.
Bladen countyformed in 1734and the mother county of scottish settlement in north carolinalost thousands of records to three courthouse fires one around 1769, one in 1800 and another in 1893. Honoring the fallen at the bladen county cry out america. The county was created in 1734 as bladen precinct and gained county status in 1739. Mar 03, 2020 bladen county is a county on the move, but youll still find down home folks with a focus on the future. Columbus county 1808 north carolina history project. The devastation of bladen countys records by these fires has created a. Anson county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958.
Bladen county, north carolina 17381804, abstracts of early. Bladen county, north carolina history, genealogy records. She was born may 14, 1848 in bladen county nc, and died march 27, 19 in bladen county, nc. A history of rowan county, north carolina, containing sketches of prominent families and distinguished men. Of the 100 counties in north carolina, 55 were once a part of bladen county which accounts for the name bladen, the mother county. Warren county courthouse 1935 some early county records may have been destroyed county court records from abt 1814 1823 are missing there is a loss of records for around. Where can find bladen county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The society keeps a database of all bladen county families and adds to it on a daily basis. The devastation of bladen countys records by these fires has created a void for historians and genealogists alike, which.
Scotland county, north carolina genealogy genealogy. Mar 03, 2020 bladen county register of deeds website public vital records search. Even though many of blanden s deeds were lost in the three court house fires. Forsyth county courthouse closes to the public until may 4. It was later used to form parts of dobbs, orange, wake and wilson counties, but gained territory from. Original county extinct after 1724 bath orignal name pamptecough, 17051712 courthouse fires of 1800 and 1893 destroyed most of the court records and several land records. North carolina colonial coroners inquests, 17381775. Due to unorganized recopying of deeds and the registration of deeds after courthouse fires, the deeds in the bladen county registry are not in chronological order as is evidenced by the foregoing list. Find out more information about the bladen county courthouse.
For details on which counties and records are included in this collection, please explore the browse menu. Rowan county, north carolina, occupying territory comprised ultimately of fortyfive counties, which when erected encompassed most of the western part of the state and all of tennessee, was a conduit through which poured thousands of early pioneers and settlers. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Lynn welborn, who now resides in wilmington, has released crazy beach. Bladen county courthouse 1770 fire, 1800 fire, 1893 fire.