Veterans’ Service Records
A link to the National Archives website with information on obtaining Veterans’ Service Records.
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Historical Review: Mt. Hebron Wesleyan Church by Mrs. Mary K. Burgin
Historical Review by Mrs. Mary K. Burgin, December 28, 1975 I have fond memories of the Old Church and Sunday school. It was established in the late twenties. My Dad, Henry J. Knupp and stepmother Sally Solomon Knupp, attended this church until his death in 1935. Granny Sally, as we called her, was teacher of [...]
Military Information
Some McDowell County, NC information exists on the US GenWeb Archives for the War of 1812, Mexican War and Civil War http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/mcdowell/mcdowellmilitary.html
Convicts, Outlaws and Pirates
Blacksheep Ancestors focuses on the prison, convict, execution, outlaws, insane asylum and pirate records. A very interesting site to reserach and learn about the historical court records. The site not only covers the United States, but Canada and the United Kingdom. BlackSheep Ancestors
Davis, Lydia & Martha
I am trying to find some information about the McDowell County poor Farm/Alms house. It may have been in Higgins Township. I am looking for their cemetery or death information on their residence. I am interested in a Lydia & Martha Davis that lived there in 1900. Martha also lived there in 1910. Her deth [...]
New Resource added to Resource & Links Page
As researchers we are always looking for information of possible resources. Well I have posted a link on the Resources and Links page to the McDowell County Public Library. The Library has a wealth of information for genealogy researchers. The Marion branch is the main library and houses the Abe Simmons Genealogy and North Carolina [...]
Delayed Birth Certificates
Years ago, births were written in family Bibles, on notes of paper, etc. when the government required birth certificates, then people of all ages applied for delayed birth certificates. A delayed birth certificate is one that is not filed within a set period of time, in North Carolina this is within a year of the [...]
Marriages Listed on US GenWeb Archives
Check out marriages for McDowell County, NC citizens listed on US GenWeb Archives
McEntire, Susan
I have been looking for my great-great grandma for a long time and cont’ find her grave or who her parents are. Any help would be appreciated. Her name is SUSAN McENTIRE She married JAMES TURNER, son of Samuel and Fanny Turner. She was born about 1830 I think they lived in the area of [...]
Links Page Updated
New resource links have been added to the Resource Links Page
