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{{Adoption NCGenWeb}} Genealogical, historical, lineage, veteran, and ethnic societies often collect, transcribe, and publish information that can be helpful to genealogists. | {{Adoption NCGenWeb}} Genealogical, historical, lineage, veteran, and ethnic societies often collect, transcribe, and publish information that can be helpful to genealogists. | ||
| − | Genealogical and historical societies can provide historical information about families in the area or ancestors of society members. | + | Genealogical and historical societies can provide historical information about families in the area or ancestors of society members. |
| − | + | '''North Carolina Genealogical Societies''' | |
| − | + | *[http://ncgenealogy.org The North Carolina Genealogical Society]<br>PO Box 1492<br>Raleigh, NC 27602-1492 | |
| − | The society publishes the North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal described in the | + | :The society publishes the North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal described in the [[North Carolina Periodicals|Periodicals]] section and sponsors programs to promote genealogy. |
| − | + | *[http://ncgenealogy.org/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=categories&Itemid=5 North Carolina Genealogical Society Calendar] in the North Carolina Genealogical Society website has links to various informational sites, including maps, libraries, county societies, etc. | |
| − | + | *[http://www.ncgenealogy.org/index.php?option=com_sobi2&Itemid=13 North Carolina Genealogical Societies] | |
| − | + | :This page links you to the Internet sites of the state and several county genealogical societies It also lists mailing addresses of county societies. | |
| − | + | *Spencer, Romulus Sanderson. ''The North Carolina Genealogical Directory: A Listing of Tar Heel Societies and Selected Books for Sale.'' Raleigh, North Carolina: North Carolina Genealogical Society, 1992. {{FHL|513633|item|disp=FHL book 975.6 C44s}} | |
| − | + | '''Other Genealogical Societies''' | |
| − | Lineage societies, such as the DAR, Colonial Dames, and Sons of the American Revolution, require members to prove they are descended from certain people such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are usually preserved and occasionally published. National lineage societies such as the DAR are described in [[United States Societies]]. | + | *Lineage societies, such as the DAR, Colonial Dames, and Sons of the American Revolution, require members to prove they are descended from certain people such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are usually preserved and occasionally published. National lineage societies such as the DAR are described in [[United States Societies]]. |
| − | Family associations and surname societies have been organized to gather information about ancestors or descendants of specific individuals or families. See [[United States Societies]] for a directory and more information about these societies. | + | *Family associations and surname societies have been organized to gather information about ancestors or descendants of specific individuals or families. See [[United States Societies]] for a directory and more information about these societies. |
| − | Clubs or occupational or fraternal organizations may have existed in the area where your ancestor lived. Those societies may have kept records of members or applications that may be of genealogical or biographical value. Though many of the old records have been lost, some have been donated to local, regional, or state archives and libraries. The United Confederate Veterans is an example of an organization an ancestor may have joined. See the | + | *Clubs or occupational or fraternal organizations may have existed in the area where your ancestor lived. Those societies may have kept records of members or applications that may be of genealogical or biographical value. Though many of the old records have been lost, some have been donated to local, regional, or state archives and libraries. The United Confederate Veterans is an example of an organization an ancestor may have joined. See the [[United States Military Records|Military Records]] section discussion of their records. |
| − | Public librarians and county clerks may be aware of other local organizations or individuals you can contact for information and services. In many small communities, the elderly are a wonderful resource for history and memories. Some maintain scrapbooks of obituaries and events in the community. | + | *Public librarians and county clerks may be aware of other local organizations or individuals you can contact for information and services. In many small communities, the elderly are a wonderful resource for history and memories. Some maintain scrapbooks of obituaries and events in the community. |
| − | Societies’ records can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search under: | + | *Societies’ records can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search under: |
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Genealogical and historical societies can provide historical information about families in the area or ancestors of society members.
North Carolina Genealogical Societies
- The North Carolina Genealogical Society
PO Box 1492
Raleigh, NC 27602-1492
- The society publishes the North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal described in the Periodicals section and sponsors programs to promote genealogy.
- North Carolina Genealogical Society Calendar in the North Carolina Genealogical Society website has links to various informational sites, including maps, libraries, county societies, etc.
- This page links you to the Internet sites of the state and several county genealogical societies It also lists mailing addresses of county societies.
- Spencer, Romulus Sanderson. The North Carolina Genealogical Directory: A Listing of Tar Heel Societies and Selected Books for Sale. Raleigh, North Carolina: North Carolina Genealogical Society, 1992. FHL book 975.6 C44s
Other Genealogical Societies
- Lineage societies, such as the DAR, Colonial Dames, and Sons of the American Revolution, require members to prove they are descended from certain people such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are usually preserved and occasionally published. National lineage societies such as the DAR are described in United States Societies.
- Family associations and surname societies have been organized to gather information about ancestors or descendants of specific individuals or families. See United States Societies for a directory and more information about these societies.
- Clubs or occupational or fraternal organizations may have existed in the area where your ancestor lived. Those societies may have kept records of members or applications that may be of genealogical or biographical value. Though many of the old records have been lost, some have been donated to local, regional, or state archives and libraries. The United Confederate Veterans is an example of an organization an ancestor may have joined. See the Military Records section discussion of their records.
- Public librarians and county clerks may be aware of other local organizations or individuals you can contact for information and services. In many small communities, the elderly are a wonderful resource for history and memories. Some maintain scrapbooks of obituaries and events in the community.
- Societies’ records can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search under:
NORTH CAROLINA- SOCIETIES
NORTH CAROLINA, [COUNTY]- SOCIETIES
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