Site or database name: North Carolina Slaves And Free Persons Of Color: Hyde And Beaufort Counties
Description: North Carolina Slaves And Free Persons Of Color: Hyde And Beaufort Counties – William L. Byrd III and John H. Smith. These pages contain a wealth of information transcribed from obscure and fragile, original documents housed at the North Carolina State Archives. Every attempt has been made to transcribe the complete collection, including partial or fragmented documents. Papers were listed under the general headings of “Slaves and Free Negroes,” “Slaves and Free Persons of Color” and “Miscellaneous Records.” Hyde County, originally known as Wickham, is bound by Pamlico Sound and Beaufort, Washington, Tyrell, and Dare counties. Hyde County, originally known as Pamptecough, is bound by Craven, Hyde, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt and Washington counties.