OBCGS Regional History & Genealogy Library

03/29/2026

https://www.ebay.com/itm/193543029418

These include warrants for arrest, examinations, bastardy bonds, depositions, etc. Softbound, Approx. Title:WNC Bastardy Bonds, Macon County, NC 1829 - 1899. This book covers Macon County. The volunteers who worked on this book took photos of the loose papers in the NC Archives related to the issue....

03/29/2026

Title: WNC Bastardy Bonds, Macon County, NC 1829 - 1899. Sixth in a Series.

Transcribed by Sandy Samz & OBCGS volunteers.

OBCGS Volunteers have compiled an amazing amount of information for those who are still trying to find their ancestors in WNC.

This book covers Macon County. The volunteers who worked on this book took photos of the loose papers in the NC Archives related to the issue of bastardy. They then transcribed them and arranged them in case order.

It contains varying records for each bastardy case that came before the Justices of the Peace. These include warrants for arrest, examinations, bastardy bonds, depositions, etc. There are also a small number of unrelated court proceedings such as divorce, assault, and apprenticeship that were misfiled and included with these records. Softbound, Approx. 445 pages, full name index.
This book is the Sixth book in a series. (Other volumes are also available on ebay, please see the others in our store.)

Spiral bound, 445 pages, indexed.

This book is $45 and is available at our library in Asheville, NC, over the phone, or in our eBay store.

Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society (OBCGS) located in western North Carolina. Please join OBCGS at the link pinned to the top of this page and then become a volunteer. We need YOU :)

03/25/2026

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Haywood County, North Carolina Court Records, Vol. II (1820 -1827). This transcription was made from the first of three reels on microfilm of the Haywood County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. In this transcription, the spelling, capitalization and abbreviations are exactly as written in the mi...

03/25/2026

Haywood County, North Carolina Court Records, Vol. II (1820 -1827)

by Ann Marie Broadbent (2020)



This transcription was made from the first of three reels on microfilm of the Haywood County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. The court records in this volume cover the period from 1820-1827. Records for additional years will be published at a later date.
In this transcription, the spelling, capitalization and abbreviations are exactly as written in the minutes. (Curved) brackets were used in the minutes by the Clerk of Court and have been retained in the transcription. The microfilm of these original records is available online at family search, film #008152453. I have included the microfilm image number for each image in addition to the page number, so that researchers can refer to the original image if they wish. I have also added notes throughout to point out duplicate images, missing pages or misnumbering where that occurs. In some places I have added [square] brackets when I inserted a corrected word or phrase. The only change to the punctuation was to add commas in a list of names. A Glossary is included, and words found in the court records that are included, are indicated with an asterisk*. A full name index is included, and all spellings of given and surnames have been indexed.

ring softbound,

266 pgs.

This book is $45 and is available at our library in Asheville, NC, over the phone, or in our eBay store.

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03/22/2026

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Covers history of Leicester and Sandy Mush. Many of the pictures are in color. Greg had been working with George on this book.

03/22/2026

LEICESTER, NC History of a Mountain Place , 2016 by Greg Brookshire 391 pages

Brand new spiral bound book with lots of pictures and newspaper clippings! Covers history of Leicester and Sandy Mush. Many of the pictures are in color. The author and his family are long time residents of Leicester who witnessed this history. He covers churches, cemeteries, businesses, schools and people. The book is dedicated to George A. Mears, "The" Leicester Historian, who died in 2013. Greg had been working with George on this book. The book is spiral bound with a name index.

This book is $45 and is available at our library in Asheville, NC, over the phone, or in our eBay store.

All proceeds go to the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society's (OBCGS) Library operations.

We ship fast and package books so they arrive as shipped.

Be sure to check out our other listings for more great RARE genealogy and history books.

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03/20/2026

Our next program will be held on Saturday, March 21, from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT on the internet using Zoom technology.

TITLE: “Finding Those Treasured Family Photos – Outside of Your Family”

SPEAKER - Rhonda Roederer, a full-time professional genealogist, educator and the founder of Heritage With Heart.

Think there are no photos of your ancestors? Think again! Maybe a fire or flood destroyed your family’s photo collection - or perhaps those precious images are sitting in someone else’s attic, guarded by a less-than-cooperative relative. Don’t give up hope. Some of the best photo finds come from outside your known family network. Learn where to look, what to look for, and how to uncover unexpected treasures that bring your ancestors to life.
Ms. Roederer is a Louisiana native, now a resident of Burke County, NC, and active in the Burke County Genealogical Society. Her presentations include both sources of information and her personal case studies. “My biggest thrill is to inspire others to research and take that extra step to make important family connections.”

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE ZOOM PORTION ON YOUR COMPUTER. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND. If you can't make the meeting, you can receive a copy of the recording to watch later, but you must register so CLICK HERE to get the registration link.

We will not be viewing this program from the library. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Please call us at 828-253-1894 if you have questions.

03/18/2026

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Transcription made from 3 reels of microfilm covering 1827-1834. Transcribed exactly as found on microfilm. Microfilm image number included. Spiral Bound NEW book that is in NEW condition.

03/18/2026

HAYWOOD County, NC COURT RECORDS, Vol 3 1827-1834, by Ann Broadbent, 2022 Book 288 pages & full name index. Transcription made from 3 reels of microfilm covering 1827-1834. Transcribed exactly as found on microfilm. Microfilm image number included. Glossary of common terms provided. Index includes all spellings of given and surnames.

Spiral Bound NEW book that is in NEW condition.

This book is $45 and is available at our library in Asheville, NC, over the phone, or in our eBay store.

All proceeds go to the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society's (OBCGS) Library operations.

We ship fast and package books so they arrive as shipped.

Be sure to check out our other listings for more great RARE genealogy and history books.

Also, please consider joining our society! We need YOU as a volunteer :)

03/15/2026

https://www.ebay.com/itm/196319189084

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Th Great Grandfather. John Patterson married Margaret “Peggy” Black in South Carolina and they had seven children. By 1798 they were in Buncombe County. Their neighbors there and in Haywood County include many well known WNC families.

03/15/2026

John Patterson of Jenkins Branch, Buncombe County, North Carolina, by Wes Patterson (2024) This is the first Volume of the “Butterfly Biographies,” a series of books on the Patterson family. This first volume addresses John Patterson, the author’s 4th Great Grandfather. John Patterson married Margaret “Peggy” Black in South Carolina and they had seven children. By 1798 they were in Buncombe County. Their neighbors there and in Haywood County include many well known WNC families. The family migrated to Union County, GA and that is where John died. There are many images including maps identifying the location of the Patterson family. Wes also provides QR codes that allow you to “visit” many locations in person. A few of the other surnames in this book include Kincaid, Dunkin, Wilson, Chastain and Denton. Sources are well documented.

405 pages, sb, full name index. Price: $45.00, NC Tax: $3.15, P&H: $8.00

Be sure to check out our other listings for more great books like this!

Books are available at our library in Asheville, NC, over the phone, or in our eBay store :)

Proceeds from this sale goes to the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society. Please consider joining OBCGS!

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03/11/2026

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Elijah Chastain of Caney Fork, Haywood County, North Carolina. by Wes Patterson (2024). Eilijah Chastain was the great-grandson of French Huguenot Dr. Pierre Chastain, the original Chastain immigrant.