North Carolina, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes church records from 1700 to 1970 from various denominations in North Carolina. Some of the church records come from the following:
 * Society of Friends. Rich Square Monthly Meeting (Rich Square, North Carolina)
 * Trinity Episcopal Church (Scotland Neck, North Carolina)
 * Christs Church (New Bern, North Carolina)
 * Church of the Good Shepherd (Rocky Mount, North Carolina)
 * St. David's Church (Scuppernong, North Carolina)
 * Jonesboro Circuit Methodist Church (Sanford, North Carolina)

What Can these Records Tell Me?
Church records may contain:
 * Name
 * Birthplace
 * Date of event
 * Location of event
 * Bride's name
 * Groom's name
 * Parent's names
 * Cause of death
 * Occupation

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The approximate place where the family lived
 * The church the family was affiliated

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?

 * Search for vital records such as birth, marriage, and death in the county and state records
 * Search local newspapers
 * Search for land and probate records
 * Search the family in census records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of North Carolina.
 * North Carolina Guided Research
 * North Carolina Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing this Collection
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