Pasquotank County Wills and Estates

Pasquotank was formed as early as 1668 as a precinct of Albemarle County. Its name is derived from an Indian word pasketanki which meant "where the current of the stream divides or forks." It is in the northeastern section of the State and is bounded by Albemarle Sound and Perquimans. Gates, and Camden counties. In 1799 Elizabeth (City) Town was made the county seat and on June 6, 1800, the first court was held there. Elizabeth City was first called Redding, which was established in 1793. Redding was changed to Elizabeth Town in 1794, and Elizabeth Town was changed to Elizabeth City in l801.

Pasquotank County Wills and other Records Available to Members of North Carolina Pioneers

Miscellaneous Genealogy Records

Abstracts of Pasquotank County 1688 to 1777

Marriage Bonds 1780 to 1925

Miscellaneous Records at North Carolina State Archives 1703 to 1940