Columbus County, North Carolina Genealogy

United States   North Carolina    Columbus County

History
Columbus County was named for Christopher Columbus. It was formed in 1808 from land that was originally part of Bladen and Brunswick Counties. Bordering counties are Brunswick, Pender, Bladen, Robeson, Dillon County, SC and Horry County, SC.

The county has several important geographical features including Lake Waccamaw, the largest natural lake between New York and Florida, the Waccamaw and Lumber Rivers which link this area to South Carolina and the coastal town of Georgetown, and the Cape Fear River which provides access to the port city of Wilmington.

Parent County
1808--Columbus County was created 15 December 1808 from Bladen and Brunswick Counties. County seat: Whiteville

Neighboring Counties

 * Bladen
 * Brunswick
 * Dillon County, South Carolina
 * Horry County, South Carolina
 * Pender
 * Robeson

Church
LDS Ward and Branch Records


 * Dulah
 * Tabor City Branch
 * Whiteville Branch

Genealogy
It is anticipated that this bibliography will eventually identify all known family histories published about residents of this county. Use this list to:


 * Locate publications about direct ancestors
 * Find the most updated accounts of an ancestor's family
 * Identify publications, to quote Elizabeth Shown Mills, about an ancestor's "FAN Club" [Friends, Associates, and Neighbors]

Land
Register of Deeds 125 Washington St. Suite B P.O. Box 1086 Whiteville, NC 28472 Phone: (910) 640-6625

The Register of Deeds Office records all land transactions, birth, deaths, and marriages that occur in Columbus County.

Online Real Estate Lookup Search

Vital Records
Register of Deeds 125 Washington St Ste. B Whiteville, NC 28472

Mailing Address: PO Box 1086 Whiteville, NC 28472 Phone # 910 640 6625

The Register of Deeds office files all birth certificates for people born in Columbus County. A certified copy of a birth certificate is $10.00. This copy may be used for any legal purpose. A plain copy is $.25.

The Register of Deeds office files all death certificates for Columbus County. A certified copy of a death certificate is $10.00. This copy may be used for any legal purpose. A plain copy is $.25.

If you are away from Columbus County and need to receive a certified copy of your birth or an immediate family member's birth or death certificate, please write to us at the following address:

Columbus County Register of Deeds P.O. Box 1086 Whiteville, NC 28472

A certifed copy is $10.00 and a copy for genealogy purposes is $.25. Please send money order.

Please send a note with all the information such as name at birth or death, date of birth or death, parents' name with the mother's maiden name, your signature now, and a return address. Please include your phone number if we need to call you if there is a problem.

Please call the Register of Deeds office with any further questions. Our office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Our number is 910-640-6625.

Web Sites

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