North Carolina, Discharge and Statement of Service Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection includes records of the Selective Service for World War II, birth and death records from Raleigh and from Wilmington, and census records from Wilmington.

Record Content
Key genealogical facts found in this collection may include:


 * Name
 * Birth date and place
 * Death date and place
 * Residence
 * Names of parents
 * Race
 * Sex
 * Details about military service

How to Use the Record
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 * Name
 * Birthdate
 * Residence

Search the Collection
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Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example:


 * Use the residence and names of the parents to locate census, church and land records.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname, this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual.
 * Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify.
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Look for variant spellings of the surnames.
 * Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby counties.

Related Websites
North Carolina State Archives

Related Wiki Articles

 * North Carolina Vital Records
 * North Carolina Military Records

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