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Family Heritage of Wilson County, North Carolina

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Shaping the future by preserving our heritage, encouraging research and sharing our history.

Confederate veterans reunion, 1906.

About

The mission of the WCGS is to promote genealogy through education of its members and the general public; to improve access to non-profit genealogical resources in Wilson County, North Carolina; to foster collaboration in research; and to preserve the records, heritage, history and genealogy of the families who settled here.

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Kinsey Hall, Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, North Carolina, 1873.

History

Wilson County, North Carolina was formed in 1855 by taking portions of land from Edgecombe, Nash, Johnston and Wayne counties. Located approximately one hour east of Raleigh, the county is situated in the central coastal region of the state, an area long known for producing tobacco and other agricultural products.

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North Carolina One Dollar Treasury Note, 1863.

Bookstore

The Society offers a variety of publications to help advance your research within Wilson County. Books, maps and Society memberships can be purchased securely online using a PayPal account, or via USPS using a printable form.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Materials of genealogical interest to the members of WCGS are accepted for publication at the discretion of the Editor and should pertain to families with connections in Wilson County and its neighboring and parent communities. Your work will be published in Trees of Wilson and archived at the Wilson County Public Library for future generations. Contact Angelia Joyner for further information on publishing your article.

Upcoming Events

  • Tar River Connections Genealogical Society March 16, 2021 Braswell Memorial Library, 727 N Grace St, Rocky Mount, NC 6:30 PM
  • Edgecombe Co. Genealogical Society March 18, 2021 Edgecombe Memorial Library, Tarboro, NC 7 PM
  • WCGS General Meeting March 23, 2021 Wilson Public Library Assembly Room Meetings postponed due to COVID-19 until further notice.

Recent Posts

  • ‘The mystery is over’: Researchers say they know what happened to ‘Lost Colony’ August 17, 2020
  • DNA could identify prisoner of war’s remains: WWII Pvt. Hulon L. Raper had Wilson County roots April 16, 2020
  • March and April Meetings Canceled March 20, 2020
  • Report of Killed, Wounded and Missing at Fort Magruder near Williamsburg, May 5, 1862 March 20, 2020
  • Casualties in Ramseur’s Brigade February 21, 2020

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Mailing Address & Info

P.O. Box 802
Wilson, NC 27894

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