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The act creating Mecklenburg County was passed December 11, 1762, to become effective February 1, 1763. The county was named Mecklenburg in hope of pleasing King George III of England and gaining favor, since his Queen was a native of the district in Germany bearing the name.
Immigrants who followed the Spratts and Polk to Mecklenburg County came from three principle sources. The largest group, the so-called Scotch-Irish, became most influential in establishing the area's culture.
History Timeline. January 1, 1585. 1585 - Ralph Lane Colony. Ralph Lane established a colony on Hatteras Island on July 27, 1585. The expedition comprised of 108 male settlers, eventually makes its way to Roanoke Island. One year later, the threat of an Indian uprising coincides with the arrival of Sir Francis’s Drakes’ fleet off the Carolina.
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Bible Records
1. Bible Recordsat North Carolina Digital Archives - index and image
Cemeteries
1. North Carolina, Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images Also at: Ancestry ($)
Census Records
1. Mecklenburg County Census Transcriptions(USGenWeb Archives)
Archives
Listed below are archives in Mecklenburg County. For state-wide archival repositories, see North Carolina Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map- search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries 1. FamilySearch Centersprovide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites. 2. FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to mostcenter-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center. Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries 1. Charlotte North Carolina Central FamilySearch Cent...
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Mecklenburg County. For state-wide library facilities, see North Carolina Archives and Libraries. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library 310 North Tryon Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-416-0100 Facebook Website 1. The Main Library is closed for construction. There are 23 branches in the system. J. Murray Atkins Library UNC-Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 Website
Listed below are societies in Mecklenburg County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see North Carolina Societies. Mecklenburg Genealogical Society 3500 Shamrock Drive, 2nd Floor PO Box 32453 Charlotte, NC 28232-2453 Phone: 704-568-1774 Email: info@oldemeck.org Facebook Website Mecklenburg Historical Association PO Box 35032 Charlotte, NC 28235...
FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publicatio...Feb 27, 2015 · It was the definitive county map until 1911, when Charles A. and James B. Spratt released an updated version. There is also a very interesting historical footnote regarding how the southern part of Mecklenburg County got its “notch” at the South Carolina state line.
Mecklenburg County was formed in 1762 from the western part of Anson County and the first official governmental action took place in February 1763. The North Carolina State Constitution approved in 1868 gave the citizens of all counties the right to elect a Board of County Commissioners to govern them. From 1868 to 1986, Mecklenburg County was ...
This writer asserts that two major themes have been present in the history of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County from the earliest days of Scots-Irish and German settlement in the 1740's until today.
