Genealogy & Local History
Local Resources & Organizations
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Farmville Public Library's Local History Room
The North Carolina Room, in dedication of William Alexander Allen, III, is located on the second floor of the Farmville Public Library and includes a collection of items fundamental to the study of genealogy and local history of Farmville, Pitt County, North Carolina and beyond. The collection is non-circulating because of the subjects and types of material it contains. A microfilm reader is also available for use, with issues of The Farmville Enterprise (now known as The Standard) available on microfilm from 1914 to 1994. Patrons are welcome to visit, use materials in-house and make photocopies. May Museum & Park
The May Museum & Park is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the Town of Farmville and the surrounding areas of western Pitt County. The Museum occupies an 1850’s era home which is located in the National Register of Historic Places Farmville Historic District. Its extensive archival holdings consist of approximately 10,000 photographs, 20,000 records and 10,000 artifacts. The collection includes a wide variety of materials relating to the area’s history including: May family correspondence, materials from the office of Congressman Walter B. Jones, Sr., maps, commercial and legal records, postcards, scrapbooks, club records, genealogical data, and three dimensional artifacts. The Museum is located at 3802 South Main Street in Farmville. Contact the Museum at maymuseum@farmvillenc.gov or call (252) 753-6725 for information. |
Farmville Public Library / East Carolina University Oral History Digitization Project
Many years ago, the Library received six interviews on cassette tape that were conducted in 1979 as part of a local scout project for its permanent collection. With the assistance of East Carolina University, these interviews have been digitized and are available through the following links. Listen for a unique glimpse into Farmville’s rich history. Oral History of Miss Tabita DeVisconti Oral History of Mrs. Essie E. Ramy Oral History of former Mayor Will Joyner Oral History of former Mayor Sarah Albritton Oral history of Mr. Arch Flanagan Oral History of Mrs. Vanessa Townsend |
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Library Catalog SearchAmerica's News - Access to over 2,700 newspapers from around the United States.
Ancestry: Library Edition - Access censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court documents,directories, photos, maps and more. Access is temporarily available from any device with an Internet connection.
Cyndi's List - A good, free starting point for genealogical research. This is a categorized and cross-referenced index to genealogical sources on the Internet.
The Daily Reflector - The daily newspaper of Greenville, North Carolina. Use your library card number for your password.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library - The DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS) is a free resource provided by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to aid general genealogical research and to assist with the DAR membership process. The GRS is a collection of databases that provide access to the many materials amassed by the DAR since its founding in 1890.
Digital NC - Explore the history and culture of North Carolina through original materials from cultural heritage repositories across North Carolina.
East Carolina University's Special Collections Division - An archive of primary documents, histories and digitized items, many dealing with North Carolina.
Family Search - One of the largest collections of genealogical material in the world - online!
The Standard - The weekly newspaper of Farmville, North Carolina in digital form from July 2011 to present. Use your library card number for your password.
Heritage Quest - Comprehensive genealogy database that contains census records, revolutionary war records, Freedman's Bank records, and more! Use your library card number for your password.
NCGenWeb (Pitt County) - The NCGenWeb Project is part of the national USGenWeb Project and is the home of a network of volunteers working to provide you with genealogical & historical content for each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. The preceding link takes you to Pitt County information.
North Carolina Maps - A comprehensive, online collection of historic North Carolina maps.
North Carolina Family Records Online - Comprised of North Carolina family history materials, this resource includes Bible records, death and marriage announcements, and more.
Pitt County Family Researchers - A nonprofit organization that specializes in genealogical research in Pitt County.
Pitt County Genealogical Quarterly - The publication of the Pitt County Family Researchers in digital form.
Pitt County Historical Society - A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserve and increase awareness of Pitt County history.
Sanborn Map Company - Digital access to thousands of large-scale maps of American towns and cities from 1867-1970.
Ancestry: Library Edition - Access censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court documents,directories, photos, maps and more. Access is temporarily available from any device with an Internet connection.
Cyndi's List - A good, free starting point for genealogical research. This is a categorized and cross-referenced index to genealogical sources on the Internet.
The Daily Reflector - The daily newspaper of Greenville, North Carolina. Use your library card number for your password.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library - The DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS) is a free resource provided by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to aid general genealogical research and to assist with the DAR membership process. The GRS is a collection of databases that provide access to the many materials amassed by the DAR since its founding in 1890.
Digital NC - Explore the history and culture of North Carolina through original materials from cultural heritage repositories across North Carolina.
East Carolina University's Special Collections Division - An archive of primary documents, histories and digitized items, many dealing with North Carolina.
Family Search - One of the largest collections of genealogical material in the world - online!
The Standard - The weekly newspaper of Farmville, North Carolina in digital form from July 2011 to present. Use your library card number for your password.
Heritage Quest - Comprehensive genealogy database that contains census records, revolutionary war records, Freedman's Bank records, and more! Use your library card number for your password.
NCGenWeb (Pitt County) - The NCGenWeb Project is part of the national USGenWeb Project and is the home of a network of volunteers working to provide you with genealogical & historical content for each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. The preceding link takes you to Pitt County information.
North Carolina Maps - A comprehensive, online collection of historic North Carolina maps.
North Carolina Family Records Online - Comprised of North Carolina family history materials, this resource includes Bible records, death and marriage announcements, and more.
Pitt County Family Researchers - A nonprofit organization that specializes in genealogical research in Pitt County.
Pitt County Genealogical Quarterly - The publication of the Pitt County Family Researchers in digital form.
Pitt County Historical Society - A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserve and increase awareness of Pitt County history.
Sanborn Map Company - Digital access to thousands of large-scale maps of American towns and cities from 1867-1970.