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State, county, and local histories often contain biographical sketches of local citizens, including important genealogical information. This may be one of the best sources of information for some families.  
State, county, and local histories often contain biographical sketches of local citizens, including important genealogical information. This may be one of the best sources of information for some families.  


The following important events in the history of North Carolina affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements:  
The following important events in the history of [[Portal:North Carolina|North Carolina]] affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements:  


1560s:  The area that is now North Carolina was visited by the Spaniard Pardo and his soldiers. Records are at the North Carolina State Archives.  
1560s:  The area that is now North Carolina was visited by the Spaniard Pardo and his soldiers. Records are at the North Carolina State Archives.  
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1789:  North Carolina became a state and ceded what is now Tennessee to the United States government.  
1789:  North Carolina became a state and ceded what is now Tennessee to the United States government.  


'''1828-1839:''' Cherokee removal to Oklahoma known as the "Trail of Tears"
'''1828-1839:''' Cherokee removal to Oklahoma known as the "Trail of Tears"  


1850:  One-fourth of all native North Carolinians had left the state and were living in other states or territories.  
1850:  One-fourth of all native North Carolinians had left the state and were living in other states or territories.  
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