North Carolina State Supreme Court Case Files - FamilySearch Historical Records

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North Carolina,  United States
Flag of North Carolina
Location of North Carolina
Record Description
Record Type	Supreme Court Cases
Collection years	1800-1909
FamilySearch Resources
North Carolina Guided Research
North Carolina Record Finder
Research Tips and Strategies
Step-by-Step Research
North Carolina, United States Genealogy
North Carolina History
North Carolina Court Records
North Carolina Archives and Libraries
Related Websites
North Carolina State Archives
North Carolina Office of Archives and History
The North Carolina Court System

What is in This Collection?

This collection is comprised of images to case files from North Carolina State Supreme Court for the year 1800 to 1909. The cases are generally appeals of lower court decisions with each case usually covering multiple pages. The records are arranged chronologically and handwritten.

The Supreme Court of North Carolina originated with the State Constitution of 1776, which empowered the General Assembly to appoint "Judges of the Supreme Courts of Law and Equity" and "Judges of Admiralty." The appellate court was created in 1799. For additional information on the history of the North Carolina State Supreme Court, see the following on-line article:

Supreme Court of North Carolina

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for North Carolina State Supreme Court Case Files, 1800-1909.

Image Visibility

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Case files

• Date of case or filing with the court
• Names of interested parties and witnesses
• Names of family members
• Names of neighbors
• Ages
• Relationships
• Residences
• Occupations
• Signature or mark
• Legal descriptions of land
• Amount of money exchanged as part of business transactions or assessed by the courts

Collection Content

Sample Images

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How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

• The name of the individual or individuals involved in the case
• The approximate court date

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.

1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:

1. Select the Year Range
   
2. Select the Box/Case Numbers to view the images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

When you have located your ancestor in the court records, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

• Use the age to calculate a birth date
• Use the names, ages, residence, church, and census records
• Use the information found to search land and probate records
• Use the information found to search additional state and county records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

• Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
• 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 localities
• Consult the North Carolina Record Finder to find other records

Research Helps

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of North Carolina.

• North Carolina Guided Research
• North Carolina Record Finder
• Research Tips and Strategies
• Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection.

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