County records are a true value in genealogical research. Locating your family names in will and estate books is easy online at northcarolinapioneers.com. Use the following link to find family names in various counties.
https://northcarolinapioneers.com/counties/
Genealogy Tips from Jeannette Holland Austin
- Click on each county and search the wills and estate records for your names.
- Read the wills (containing your surname) thoroughly.
- Make a note of the names of witnesses.
- Search wills and estates for the names of witnesses to look for possible relatives and other information.
- Estate records contain the names of heirs. Read the Annual Returns, Sales, and Receipts, and double-check the names found in estate records with the marriage records! This is how to find who the daughter’s married, etc.!
