Montgomery County, North Carolina Genealogy
Guide to Montgomery County, North Carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Contents
- 1 County Information
- 2 Resources
- 2.1 Bible Records
- 2.2 Biographies
- 2.3 Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- 2.4 Cemeteries
- 2.5 Census Records
- 2.6 Church Records
- 2.7 Court Records
- 2.8 Directories
- 2.9 Emigration and Immigration
- 2.10 Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
- 2.11 Funeral Homes
- 2.12 Genealogies
- 2.13 Guardianship
- 2.14 Land and Property Records
- 2.15 Local Histories
- 2.16 Maps and Gazetteers
- 2.17 Migration
- 2.18 Military Records
- 2.19 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 2.20 Newspapers
- 2.21 Obituaries
- 2.22 Other Records
- 2.23 Periodicals
- 2.24 Probate Records
- 2.25 School Records
- 2.26 Social Security Records
- 2.27 Tax Records
- 2.28 Vital Records
- 3 Research Facilities
- 4 Societies
- 5 Websites
- 6 Research Guides
- 7 References
County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
Located in the south section of the State of North Carolina, Montgomery County is bounded by Moore, Richmond, Stanly, Davidson and Randolph Counties. When Montgomery County was formed in 1779 from Anson County, it was named in honor of General Richard Montgomery, a Revolutionary War brigadier who in 1775 lost his life at the battle of Quebec in the attempt to conquer Canada. [2][3]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Montgomery County Courthouse
108 East Main Street
PO Box 527
Troy, NC 27371
Montgomery County Website
Clerk of the Superior Court has probate records starting from 1785.
Register of Deeds has birth and death records from 1913, marriage records from 1779, and deeds, deeds of trust, maps, military discharge records, notary public records.
Montgomery County, North Carolina Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
1913 | 1779 | 1913 | 1842 | 1769 | 1785 | 1784 |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
1835, 1840 Courthouse fires destroyed many records.
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Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
For animated maps illustrating North Carolina county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation North Carolina County Boundary Maps" (1664-1965) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website. |
Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[6]
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History Timeline[edit | edit source]
When the county was first established it was specified that the first court should be held at the home of Henry Munger, and all subsequent courts should be held where the justices of peace decided until a courthouse was built. In 1783 the Assembly authorized the building of the courthouse on land previously purchased for that purpose. There was some dissatisfaction among the people as to the location that had been selected but this didn't sway the commissioners from the location they had selected. In an effort to appease the ones dissatisfied the act provided for adequate ferries across the Yadkin and Uwharrie Rivers on the court, public, and election days. The General Assembly was petitioned to authorize removal of the courthouse in 1785. In 1791 an act was passed directing that the center of the county be located by actual survey, and Stokes was to be established at that place. petitioned to authorize the removal of the courthouse. When the commissioners failed to act new commissioners were named in 1792. At that time the courts were to be held at the home of Mark Kenneth unless the justices decide on some more convenient place. The courthouse battle continued on for several more years with the commissioners in 1815 being named to again locate the center of the county, purchase land, and erect a courthouse. They were authorized to sell the old courthouse and lot in the town of Henderson and apply the proceeds to the erection of the new buildings. In 1816 Laurenceville was named under the authority of a law enacted in 1815 establishing a town at the courthouse. The courthouse was ordered to be moved in 1843 from Laurenceville to the geographical center. Commissioners were named to locate the center, to acquire land, to lay out a town and erect the public buildings. In 1844 Troy was established as the county seat and remains so today. [7]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
- North Carolina, Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
Census Records[edit | edit source]
Historical populations | ||
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Census | Pop. | %± |
1790 | 5,039 | — |
1800 | 7,677 | 52.4% |
1810 | 8,430 | 9.8% |
1820 | 8,693 | 3.1% |
1830 | 10,919 | 25.6% |
1840 | 10,780 | −1.3% |
1850 | 6,872 | −36.3% |
1860 | 7,649 | 11.3% |
1870 | 7,487 | −2.1% |
1880 | 9,374 | 25.2% |
1890 | 11,239 | 19.9% |
1900 | 14,197 | 26.3% |
1910 | 14,967 | 5.4% |
1920 | 14,607 | −2.4% |
1930 | 16,218 | 11.0% |
1940 | 16,280 | 0.4% |
1950 | 17,260 | 6.0% |
1960 | 18,408 | 6.7% |
1970 | 19,267 | 4.7% |
1980 | 22,469 | 16.6% |
1990 | 23,346 | 3.9% |
2000 | 26,822 | 14.9% |
2010 | 27,798 | 3.6% |
Source: "Wikipedia.org". |
The 1820 Census records for Montgomery County are missing and were likely lost in one of courthouse fires of 1835 and 1840.[8]
Church Records[edit | edit source]
- 1700-1970 - North Carolina, Church Records, 1700-1970 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
Baptist
- Fork of Little River. Church built 1758.[9] Originally located in Anson.
- Mouth of Hughwarry River. Constituted 1780.[9]
- Rocky River P.D.R. Constituted 1758.[9]
Methodist
- Randall's United Methodist Church, near Norwood, N.C. Organized about 1785.[10] Later located in Stanly.
- Zion United Methodist Church, near Pee Dee, N.C. Organized 1786. Originally known as Scarborough's Meeting House.[11]
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Court Records[edit | edit source]
The Clerk of Superior Court is elected for four years and must be a resident of the county in which he or she is elected. Unlike clerks of court in other states, the Clerk of Superior Court in North Carolina has numerous judicial functions.
As judge of probate, the Clerk has exclusive original jurisdiction over matters relating to the probate of wills, and the administration of estates, including appointing personal representatives, auditing their accounting, and removing them from office if necessary. The Clerk also presides over many other legal matters including adoptions, incompetency proceedings, condemnation of private lands for public use, and foreclosures. The Clerk is responsible for all clerical and record-keeping functions of the district and superior court. In addition, the Clerk receives and disburses money collected each year from court fees and fines. Montgomery County has probate records starting from 1785, you should contact the Clerk's office for more specific details about the documents that you are seeking. Phone: 910-576-4211.
Directories[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
- 1862-1870 North Carolina, Freedmen's Bureau Assistant Commissioner Records, 1862-1870 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1863-1872 North Carolina, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1863-1872 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images only
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
The Register of Deeds office serves as the custodian for real estate and vital records for Montgomery County. The records include deeds, deeds of trust, maps, military discharge records, notary public records, birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses. Deeds are currently indexed and searchable online from 1999; records are being updated regularly, so check back often.
- Montgomery County Register of Deeds
PO Box 695
102 E. Spring St
Troy, NC 27371
Phone: 910-576-4271
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
- Montgomery County Military Records - from USGenWeb Archives
Revolutionary War
- 1779-1782 North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers 1779-1782 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
Civil War
- 1861-1865 North Carolina, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1861-1865 North Carolina, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1861-1865 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry
- 1861-1865 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry
- 1885-1953 North Carolina, Confederate Soldiers and Widows Pension Applications, 1885-1953 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
Regiments. Men in Montgomery County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in Montgomery County:
- - 1st Brigade, North Carolina Reserves, Company E
- - 1st Regiment, North Carolina Junior Reserves, Company E
- - 6th Regiment, North Carolina Senior Reserves, Company A
- - 6th Regiment, North Carolina Senior Reserves, Company I
World War I
- 1917-1919 North Carolina, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
World War II
- 1940-1948 North Carolina, Discharge and Statement of Service Records, 1940-1948 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
- The Montgomery Herald
139 Bruton Street
Troy, NC 27371
Phone: 910-576-6051
Montgomery Herald
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Other Records[edit | edit source]
County Records
- 1833-1970 - North Carolina, County Records, 1833-1970 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images. (incomplete)
Voter Registration
- 1868-1898 - North Carolina, Voter Registration Records, 1868-1898 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Online Probate Records
- 1660-1790 North Carolina Will Abstracts 1660-1790 at Ancestry $
- 1663-1979 North Carolina Estate Files, 1663-1979 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1665-1998 North Carolina Wills and Probate Records 1665-1998 at Ancestry $
- 1720-1960 - Will Books A to F and 1 to 8 (1720-1960) at FamilySearch.org - How to Use this Collection; images only (by County)
- 1735-1970 North Carolina Probate Records 1735-1970 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images only (by County)
- 1760-1800 North Carolina Will Abstracts 1760-1800 at Ancestry $
- Pre-1790 Pre-1790 Montgomery County, North Carolina Genealogy Wills (North Carolina State Archives)
- 1843-1905 Images of Wills and Estates 1843-1868; 1868-1905. North Carolina Pioneers $
- 1843-1964 Will Books 1 to 6 (1843-1964) at FamilySearch.org - How to Use this Collection; images only (by County)
- 1843-1964 Montgomery County North Carolina list of will book testators SAMPUBCO
- Montgomery County Wills & Estates
School Records[edit | edit source]
Social Security Records[edit | edit source]
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch - How to use this collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
- 1779 Montgomery County 1779 Tax List (transcript) at NCGenWeb
- 1780 Montgomery County 1780 Tax List (transcript) at NCGenWeb
- 1782 Tax Lists, Montgomery County, 1782 (index) in NC Taxpayers vol. 2, at Ancestry $
- 1782 Tax Lists, Montgomery County, 1782 (images) at North Carolina Digital Collections
- 1782 List of Taxables, 1782 (images) at FamilySearch
- 1782 1782 Tax List, Montgomery County, NC (images) at Histories: The Wallaces of Moore County, NC
- 1843-1846 Tax List, 1843-1846 (images) at FamilySearch
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Birth, marriage and death records are available at the Montgomery County Register of Deeds office. Montgomery County has marriage records from 1779, and birth & death records starting from 1913, when the State started requiring the registration of these vital records.
Online Records
- 1800-2000 - North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- Montgomery County Vital Records (NCGenWeb Project)
- Montgomery County Vitals (USGenWeb Archives)
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1800-2000 North Carolina Birth Index 1800-2000 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- 1866-1964 North Carolina Births and Christenings 1866-1964 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- 1913-1922 North Carolina, Center for Health Statistics, Vital Records Unit, County Birth Records, 1913-1922 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1741-2004 North Carolina, United States Marriages at FindMyPast
- 1843-1964 Montgomery County Marriage Index 1843-1964 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch[12]
- 1741-2004 North Carolina Marriage Index 1741-2004 at Ancestry $
- 1759-1979 North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; In
- 1762-1979 North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1763-1868 North Carolina, Civil Marriages, 1763-1868 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- Montgomery County Marriages (USGenWeb Archives)
- Montgomery County, North Carolina Marriage Records (NCGenWeb)
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1898-1994 North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1906-1930 North Carolina Deaths 1906-1930 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1908-2004 North Carolina Death Indexes 1908-2004 at Ancestry $
- 1909-1975 North Carolina Death Certificates 1909-1975 at Ancestry $
- 1931-1994 North Carolina Deaths 1931-1994 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
Divorce[edit | edit source]
- 1926-1975 North Carolina, County Divorce Records, 1926-1975 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1958-2004 North Carolina Divorce Index 1958-2004 at Ancestry $
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Montgomery County. For state-wide archival repositories, see North Carolina Archives and Libraries.
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a family history center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Montgomery County. For state-wide library facilities, see North Carolina Archives and Libraries.
- Sandhill Regional Library System
Website
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Montgomery County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see North Carolina Societies.
- Montgomery Historical Society
PO Box 644
Troy, NC 27371
Website - North Carolina Genealogical Society
PO Box 30815
Raleigh, NC 27622-0815
Website - Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27607-2807
Website
List of North Carolina Genealogical Societies NCGenWeb
Websites[edit | edit source]
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), North Carolina.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ https://www.ncpedia.org/geography/Montgomery
- ↑ Montgomery County
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Montgomery County, North Carolina. Page 506-514 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 505-509.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), North Carolina.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Montgomery County, North Carolina," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montgomery_County,_North_Carolina, accessed 22 February 2020.
- ↑ Montgomery County
- ↑ https://wiki.rootsweb.com/wiki/index.php/Census_Records_for_North_Carolina Quote: The 1820 census is missing Currituck, Franklin, Martin, Montgomery, Randolph, and Wake counties.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 George Washington Paschal, History of North Carolina Baptists, 2 vols. (1930; reprint, Gallatin, Tenn.: Church History Research and Archives, 1990), 1:225-226; 2:566. FHL Book 975.6 K2p 1990.
- ↑ "Randall's United Methodist Church," North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, http://www.ncmarkers.com, accessed 22 October 2012.
- ↑ "Zion United Methodist Church," North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, http://www.ncmarkers.com, accessed 22 October 2012.
- ↑ Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/9/91/Iginorthcarolinag.pdf.