Sampson County, North Carolina Genealogy

United States   North Carolina    Sampson County

Parent County
1784--Sampson County was created from Duplin County. County seat: Clinton

Record Loss
1865--Early court records are missing partially caused by Federal sympathizers. 1921--Clerk's office fire. Early deed books of Duplin County prior to 1784 are listed herein.

Neighboring Counties

 * Bladen
 * Cumberland
 * Duplin
 * Harnett
 * Johnston
 * Pender
 * Wayne

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]

Web Sites

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