Genealogical Research

Trace your family history

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HeritageQuest

Use this treasure trove of genealogical resources, including census records, death certificates, local histories, Revolutionary War records, and more.

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Historic North Carolina Digital Newspaper Collection

Read digitized content from over 1,000 of North Carolina's county newspapers with articles dating as far back as 1803.

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