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North Carolina, Voter Registers and Certificates of Registration, 1868-1964
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
North Carolina, 
United States
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Location of North Carolina
Record Description
Record Type Voter Registrations
Collection years 1868-1898
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Archive
State Archives of North Carolina


What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection consists of voting registers for Orange, Beaufort and Chatham Counties in North Carolina for years 1868-1898. Microfilm of original records at the State Archives of North Carolina in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name
  • Age
  • Occupation
  • Place of birth
  • Race

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • 1894 Voter Register

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of ancestor
  • The approximate birth date
  • The place of residence

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the information found in the voter registration to look for death records
  • Use the information in the voter registration record to to look for civil birth and death records
  • Use the birth date or age along with the residence or place of birth of the deceased to locate census, church, and land records
  • Use the occupations listed to find employment records or other types of records such as military records
  • Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname as the deceased; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Check for variant spellings of the surnames
  • Check for a different index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby counties
  • Consult the North Carolina Record Finder to find other records

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of North Carolina.

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

Selected

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FamilySearch Digital Library[edit | edit source]

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection.
Record Citation:
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