Wilson County Genealogical Society

Layne Carpenter will speak on the 1918 flu epidemic March 29th

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by Krista

Wilson County Genealogical Society’s March 29th featured speaker, Layne Carpenter, will present, “Eastern North Carolina and the 1918 Influenza Epidemic.” She is an archivist with East Carolina University, Laupus Health Sciences Library, Greenville, NC. When the Great War ended in the fall of 1918, a lethal disease, “Spanish” Influenza, had spread across the globe. By … Continue reading Layne Carpenter will speak on the 1918 flu epidemic March 29th

2021 NGS Conference

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Krista

The Spring 2021 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference, originally scheduled to be held in Richmond, Virginia, will be held as an online virtual conference the week of May 17. The live sessions will be held May 19-20 with other events scheduled for the surrounding weekdays. While COVID-19 is preventing attendees from experiencing the archives, … Continue reading 2021 NGS Conference

‘The mystery is over’: Researchers say they know what happened to ‘Lost Colony’

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Krista

By JEFF HAMPTONTHE VIRGINIAN-PILOT |AUG 17, 2020 AT 10:14 AM A piece of writing tablet from the 1500s indicates English settlers assimilated with the natives. The lead tablet has impressions on it that show an Englishman shooting a Secotan Indian chief.. (Jeff Hampton) BUXTON, N.C. — The English colonists who settled the so-called Lost Colony before disappearing from history simply … Continue reading ‘The mystery is over’: Researchers say they know what happened to ‘Lost Colony’

DNA could identify prisoner of war’s remains: WWII Pvt. Hulon L. Raper had Wilson County roots

Posted on April 16, 2020April 14, 2020 by Krista

Posted Monday, April 13, 2020 6:11 pm By Drew C. Wilson dwilson@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7818 Pvt. Hulon Lee Raper’s family just wants to find him and bring him home. Now, some 78 years after the Bataan Death March and Raper’s death in a prisoner of war camp, a genealogist working on behalf of the U.S. Army has reached out … Continue reading DNA could identify prisoner of war’s remains: WWII Pvt. Hulon L. Raper had Wilson County roots

March and April Meetings Canceled

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Krista

The WCGS General Meetings for March 31st and April 28th have both been canceled in compliance with Federal Guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will attempt to reschedule planned speakers. Please watch this space for further updates.

Report of Killed, Wounded and Missing at Fort Magruder near Williamsburg, May 5, 1862

Posted on March 20, 2020November 30, 2019 by Krista

Originally published in the Weekly State Journal, Raleigh, North Carolina, 21 May 1862. 5th Regiment, Co G (Wilson County) Killed, Lieut. Wm. H. Lyons—1. Wounded, Lieut. John P. Clark. Sergeants Chas. O Neal, Jas. E. Batts, Davis Kirby, Corp. H. D. Barnes, Privates Henry Darden, Benj. Pitman, Thos. Price, Jos. L. Pettaway and Jos. Robins—10. … Continue reading Report of Killed, Wounded and Missing at Fort Magruder near Williamsburg, May 5, 1862

Casualties in Ramseur’s Brigade

Posted on February 21, 2020March 20, 2020 by Krista

Originally published in The State Journal, Raleigh, NC on Wednesday, May 27, 1863 Casualties in Ramseur's Brigade, May 1, 2 and 3, 1863 2nd NC TROOPS—Col W R Cox, commanding Co B (Wilson County) Killed—Privates W G Flowers; Wm R Mears, Williamson Davis, Wiley J Todd, and Jno. Eatman. Wounded—Lieut G Fulgham, thigh; Sergt B … Continue reading Casualties in Ramseur’s Brigade

Fire in Greenville

Posted on January 24, 2020September 22, 2019 by Krista

Published by The Wilson Advance on Friday, 9 Jan 1880. THE FIRE IN GREENVILLE Last week we gave a meagre account of the fire which occurred in our neighboring town, Greenville, about a week ago. This week we are able to publish the names of the losers, (thanks to the Express). “Those who lost by the … Continue reading Fire in Greenville

WCGS Meeting Jan. 28

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Krista

Please note the location change for the WCGS Meeting on Jan. 28! We will be meeting at the Register of Deeds located at 101 Goldsboro St. E. in Wilson. At 7 PM, Lisa Stith will be giving a presentation on what kinds of documents can be found at the Register of Deeds. We hope to … Continue reading WCGS Meeting Jan. 28

Letter from Nash county Correspondent, Dec. 29, 1879

Posted on December 19, 2019September 22, 2019 by Krista

Published in The Wilson Advance, Friday, Jan. 2, 1880. NASH COUNTY ITEMS Hymeneal — Ox Stolen — A Grown Beet, &c. CASTALIA, N.C., Dec. 29th1879 Our hearts have been gladden once more and merry Christmas with all its joys and pleasures, is marked with the things that were, notwithstanding its pleasant memories and sweet recollections … Continue reading Letter from Nash county Correspondent, Dec. 29, 1879