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To learn about settlement patterns in North Carolina, see:  
To learn about settlement patterns in North Carolina, see:  


Clay, James W. ''North Carolina Atlas''. Chapel Hill, North Carolina: University of North Carolina Press, 1975. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=975.6+E3c 975.6 E3c]; film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1597810 1597810] item 2.) This atlas shows the formation of counties and the patterns of European settlement.  
*Clay, James W. ''North Carolina Atlas''. Chapel Hill, North Carolina: University of North Carolina Press, 1975. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=975.6+E3c 975.6 E3c]; film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1597810 1597810] item 2.) This atlas shows the formation of counties and the patterns of European settlement.


Although most of the Cherokee Indians were removed from North Carolina in the late 1830s, some remained and many of their descendants still live in the western part of the state. See [[Indians of North Carolina|Indians of North Carolina]] for further information about American Indians in North Carolina.  
Although most of the Cherokee Indians were removed from North Carolina in the late 1830s, some remained and many of their descendants still live in the western part of the state. See [[Indians of North Carolina|Indians of North Carolina]] for further information about American Indians in North Carolina.  
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There are some incomplete lists of passengers for five minor ports in North Carolina: Beaufort, 1865; Edentown, 1820; New Berne, 1820–1865; Plymouth, 1820–1840; and Washington, 1820–1848. The records of these ports are listed in:  
There are some incomplete lists of passengers for five minor ports in North Carolina: Beaufort, 1865; Edentown, 1820; New Berne, 1820–1865; Plymouth, 1820–1840; and Washington, 1820–1848. The records of these ports are listed in:  


United States. Bureau of Customs. ''Copies of Lists of Passengers Arriving at Miscellaneous Ports on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and at Ports on the Great Lakes, 1820–1873''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M575. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1964. (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=830231 830231]–46.) For indexes to these lists, see:  
*United States. Bureau of Customs. ''Copies of Lists of Passengers Arriving at Miscellaneous Ports on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and at Ports on the Great Lakes, 1820–1873''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M575. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1964. (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=830231 830231]–46.) For indexes to these lists, see:  
 
*United States. Bureau of Customs. ''A Supplemental Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports, 1820–1874''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M334. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1960. (Family History Library films 418161–348.) More detailed information on U.S. immigration sources can be found in the "[[Tracing Immigrant Origins|Tracing Immigrant Origins]]" FamilySearch Wiki article.
United States. Bureau of Customs. ''A Supplemental Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports, 1820–1874''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M334. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1960. (Family History Library films 418161–348.) More detailed information on U.S. immigration sources can be found in the "[[Tracing Immigrant Origins|Tracing Immigrant Origins]]" FamilySearch Wiki article.  


A few published lists of colonial immigrants are indexed in:  
A few published lists of colonial immigrants are indexed in:  


Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigration Lists Index. 21 vols.''Detroit, Michigan: ''Gale Research, 1981–''. (Family History Library book Ref [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+W32p 973 W32p].) There are several cumulative indexes. Supplemental volumes are issued annually.  
*Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigration Lists Index. 21 vols.''Detroit, Michigan: ''Gale Research, 1981–''. (Family History Library book Ref [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+W32p 973 W32p].) There are several cumulative indexes. Supplemental volumes are issued annually.


A comprehensive list of about 140,000 immigrants to America from Britain is:  
A comprehensive list of about 140,000 immigrants to America from Britain is:  


Coldham, Peter Wilson. ''The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1607–1776'', and ''British Emigrants in Bondage, 1614–1775''. Brøderbund Software, Novato, California, 1996. (Family History Library CD-ROM no. 9, pt. 350 for The Complete Book... and Family History Library CD-ROM no. 2150 for British Emigrants). This is '''not circulated '''to Family History Centers. North Carolina immigrants are numerous. The records may show British hometown, emigration date, ship, destination, and text of the document abstract.  
*Coldham, Peter Wilson. ''The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1607–1776'', and ''British Emigrants in Bondage, 1614–1775''. Brøderbund Software, Novato, California, 1996. (Family History Library CD-ROM no. 9, pt. 350 for The Complete Book... and Family History Library CD-ROM no. 2150 for British Emigrants). This is '''not circulated '''to Family History Centers. North Carolina immigrants are numerous. The records may show British hometown, emigration date, ship, destination, and text of the document abstract.


=== Westward Migrants  ===
=== Westward Migrants  ===
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*Dollarhide, William. ''Map Guide to American Migration Routes, 1735–1815''. Bountiful, Utah: AGLL Genealogical Services, 1997. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+E3d 973 E3d].) This book contains many good maps.  
*Dollarhide, William. ''Map Guide to American Migration Routes, 1735–1815''. Bountiful, Utah: AGLL Genealogical Services, 1997. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+E3d 973 E3d].) This book contains many good maps.  
*Billington, Ray Allen. ''Westward Expansion: A History of the American Frontier''. 5th ed. New York, New York: Macmillan Publishing, 1982. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+H2bw+ 973 H2bw] 1982.) This book has explanations and maps of settlement and migration of various groups.  
*Billington, Ray Allen. ''Westward Expansion: A History of the American Frontier''. 5th ed. New York, New York: Macmillan Publishing, 1982. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+H2bw+ 973 H2bw] 1982.) This book has explanations and maps of settlement and migration of various groups.


North Carolina passenger lists and other lists of immigrants can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search under:  
North Carolina passenger lists and other lists of immigrants can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search under:  
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