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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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NORTH CAROLINA, [COUNTY]- HISTORY | NORTH CAROLINA, [COUNTY]- HISTORY | ||
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[[Category:North_Carolina]] | [[Category:North_Carolina]] | ||