Camden County, North Carolina Genealogy

United States   North Carolina    Camden County

History
Camden County was formed in 1777 from the northeastern part of Pasquotank County. It was named for Charles Pratt, 1st Lord Camden, who had opposed the Stamp Act. The county is the site of the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and was the location of the Battle of South Mills on April 19, 1862 during the American Civil War which brought a minor victory to the Confederacy.

Parent County
1777-Camden County was created 8 April 1777 from Pasquotank County. County seat: Camden

Record Loss
Several records destroyed in fire with many others missing.

Neighboring Counties

 * Chesapeake County, Virginia
 * Currituck
 * Gates
 * Pasquotank

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.