Annual WCGS membership dues are payable by January 1, 2019. Please send your renewal dues to WCGS, P.O. Box 802, Wilson, NC 27894. Dues are $20 per person or per institution or $25 per family at the same address. You may also pay via Credit Card or PayPal at the Bookstore (scroll down to "Additional … Continue reading A Gentle Reminder…
Studio shots, no. 38: the family of Tarrell and Minerva Locus Parker.
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Free Webinar Weekend Coming Up
The North Carolina Genealogy Society is hosting a free webinar the weekend of Dec. 7 - 9. The topic is "Using Autosomal DNA for 18th and 19th Century Mysteries," presented by Blaine Bettinger. Visit NCGS to register: https://www.ncgenealogy.org/event/recorded-webinar-with-blaine-bettinger/
Tobacco Festival Parade
Pageant Royalty Court Float, Wilson, circa 1940s. To see more images from this collection, visit DigitalNC.
History of the 2nd NC Regiment, Company B
"By Matt. Manly, Captain Company D. "COMPANY B—Wilson County—John Howard, Captain; Lieutenants: John C. Gorman, Calvin Barnes, Orrin Williams, William Howard, Robert E. Calder, Garry Fulghum, B. J. Barnes, L. B. Boyette, W. G. Ferrell. "Captain Howard was mortally wounded at Sharpsburg, September 17, and died October 4, 1862. "Calvin Barnes was appointed to the … Continue reading History of the 2nd NC Regiment, Company B
Study reveals “extraordinary” DNA of people in Scotland
The DNA of people living in Scotland has "extraordinary" and "unexpected" diversity, according to a new study. The Scotland's DNA project, led by Edinburgh University's Dr Jim Wilson, has tested almost 1,000 Scots in the last four months to determine the genetic roots of people in the country. The project discovered four new male lineages, … Continue reading Study reveals “extraordinary” DNA of people in Scotland
Bissette’s Drug Store
Bissette's Drug Store, Wilson County, circa 1930. To see more images from this collection, visit DigitalNC.
History of the 55th NC Regiment
"The Fifty-fifth North Carolina Regiment was organized at Camp Mangum, near Raleigh, in the early part of 1862. The companies composing the regiment were: COMPANY A—From Wilson County—William J. Bullock, Captain. COMPANY B—From Wilkes County—Abner S. Calloway, Captain. COMPANY C—From Cleveland County—Silas D. Randall, Captain. COMPANY E—From Pitt County—James T. Whitehead, Captain. COMPANY F—From Cleveland, … Continue reading History of the 55th NC Regiment
2018 NCGS Fall Conference
Saturday, October 27 @ 8:25 am - 4:15 pm Keynote by Dr. Michael D. Lacopo ”Finding Dead Ancestors is Easy: Finding the Living can be a Challenge!” In addition to the keynote, the Fall Conference on 27 October 2018 will offer four additional sessions, with two lectures to choose from each session. The conference will … Continue reading 2018 NCGS Fall Conference
Tobacco Processing
Tobacco processing in Wilson circa 1974-1986. To view more slides from the collection, visit DigitalNC.
Wilson County Genealogical Society 