Lincoln Co., NC

History

Lincoln County was formed in 1779 from the eastern part of Tryon County. In 1782, the southeastern part of Burke County was annexed to Lincoln. In 1841, parts of Lincoln and Rutherford were combined to form Cleveland County. In 18342 the northern third of Lincoln became Catawba County, and in 1846 the southern half of the remaining Lincoln County became Gaston County.

Modern Day Adjacent Counties

Catawba County
Iredell County
Mecklenburg County
Gaston County
Cleveland County
Burke County

Gleanings From

Table of contents:

• Lincoln Co., NC - Probate Records
  • 1835 John N. Reeves Estate to J. R. Reeves
  • 1835 John N. Reeves Estate - Accounts
  • 1838 John N. Reeves Estate - Admin Statement
  • 1839 John N. Reeves Estate - Widow's Allowance
  • 1846 Willis Reeves Estate - Widow's Allowance
• US Federal Census - Lincoln Co., NC
  • 1830 Census - Lincoln Co., NC
  • 1840 Census - Lincoln Co., NC
• Lincoln Co., NC - Reeves Chronology