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I moved to Charlotte back in 2008 had no idea of any family ties to the area. Within the past month my mom explained to me some family ties I have to the area while finishing the family tree. I could find the ones in Old Settlers cemetary.
However, while looking at the tree, multiple lines came from Charlotte. These are people that was born and died here in Charlotte ranging from 1750 - 1835.
Was there a second cemetary at that time in the Meck area?
Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery dates back that far - it's in Huntersville near Latta Plantation. I think they might have listings online of who is buried there. There's also a very old cemetery in Matthews - I think it's just called the Historic Matthews cemetery. I've been to both of those cemeteries. I'd say your best bet is Hopewell though.
There may be information on landowners, wills, church records . . . part of your ancestors may have lived in Charlotte but been born in other areas or moved outside city limits. For example, one of my lines includes a marriage with a woman whose parents lived in Charlotte in the mid-1700s, but once she married, she moved to what would be modern-day Iredell County so she is buried in Iredell, not Meck.
I would suggest you spend time in the Carolina room - very helpful folks there! See what primary documents may be available to give you more insight on where these folks actually lived and who knows - you may find info on what church they attended wh/ would give you a clue where they may be buried.
Good luck! It is an exciting adventure finding out more about the lives of those who came before us!
There may be information on landowners, wills, church records . . . part of your ancestors may have lived in Charlotte but been born in other areas or moved outside city limits. For example, one of my lines includes a marriage with a woman whose parents lived in Charlotte in the mid-1700s, but once she married, she moved to what would be modern-day Iredell County so she is buried in Iredell, not Meck.
I would suggest you spend time in the Carolina room - very helpful folks there! See what primary documents may be available to give you more insight on where these folks actually lived and who knows - you may find info on what church they attended wh/ would give you a clue where they may be buried.
Good luck! It is an exciting adventure finding out more about the lives of those who came before us!
Great suggestion. In addition, the last time I was there, the Carolina Room has access to Ancestry.com for library users, even if the person needing information does not have a subscription ($145 per year, I believe). Rootsweb.org or .com is a good site to check from home. Roots is now tied to Ancestry.com, but is free the last time I checked. Use it with a grain of salt because there's some garbage in...and as the expression goes, garbage in-garbage out.
I appreciate everyones help and suggestions. Looking forward to looking into this more this weekend. Guess I've got the bug now
Please let us know how we can help further.
There are some folks here who are into genealogy and may have more suggestions if you hit a brick wall, especially once you start filling in the blanks and can determine where your folks actually lived.
If your predecessors fought in the Revolutionary War, the DAR may have records that can assist, as well.
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I moved to Charlotte back in 2008 had no idea of any family ties to the area. Within the past month my mom explained to me some family ties I have to the area while finishing the family tree. I could find the ones in Old Settlers cemetary.
However, while looking at the tree, multiple lines came from Charlotte. These are people that was born and died here in Charlotte ranging from 1750 - 1835.
Was there a second cemetary at that time in the Meck area?
Is there a genealogy research center in the area?
There is also a carolina Room at the main Gaston County library in Gastonia. What are the surnames & do you know the religions?
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Great suggestion. In addition, the last time I was there, the Carolina Room has access to Ancestry.com for library users, even if the person needing information does not have a subscription ($145 per year, I believe). Rootsweb.org or .com is a good site to check from home. Roots is now tied to Ancestry.com, but is free the last time I checked. Use it with a grain of salt because there's some garbage in...and as the expression goes, garbage in-garbage out.
As long as you have a computer & a library card, you can access Heritage Quest at home.
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I happened to think about Tryon County. It no longer exists. It was formed from Mecklenberg County & existed from 1768 - 1779. That's within your timeline. This might help. Tryon County, NC USGenWeb Page
For those of us who have researched or are researching in colonial NC, the surnames may help us to help you.
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It was formed from Mecklenberg County & existed from 1768 - 1779. That's within your timeline. This might help. 
