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Wake Treasures - only $3.00 per volume!

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  Many of our publications are available for purchase from the WCGS Lulu Store.


Apprentice Bonds, 1770-1860 and 1872-1903

For the first time ever, abstracts of all extant Wake County, North Carolina, Apprentice Bonds are available in one place! Learn who was apprenticed to whom to do what for how long in this fascinating look at this 18th and 19th century practice. The 52 page hardcover book is available for purchase from the WCGS Store on Lulu.

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Wake County, North Carolina, Divorce Records, 1831-1952, Surnames A-M

Divorce records can contain a wealth of information. The wife's middle name, marriage date and place, the existence of children, extended family and/or neighbors, and so much more may be mentioned. Don't overlook these often detailed records as you research Wake County families. The 143 page hardcover book is available for purchase from the WCGS Store on Lulu.

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The Heritage of Wake County

Published in 1983, this book contains over 1,000 family histories arranged alphabetically by surname, with many photographs of subjects; approximately 80 pages on local history with photographs; queries; full name index; contributor index with addresses; 670+ pages; hard cover. The book has been republished and is available for purchase at the WCGS Store on Lulu.

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Index of Articles in the Local History Section of The Heritage of Wake County


WCGS Updates

The society's newsletter is published quarterly and is used to communicate current and relevant events of the society and other societies, libraries and classes that are available in the Wake County area. The newsletter is free for members on the Downloads page.


Wake Treasures

The society's journal is published semiannually. It is free for members on the Downloads page.

Index, Volumes 1 - 20


Past issues of the journal are available for purchase by nonmembers.

Volume 16 and older (printed): order form

Newer volumes (download): WCGS Lulu Store

NOTE: If you have any questions or comments regarding Lulu, please contact wakecogen@gmail.com.

If you are interested in submitting an article for publication, please observe the following guidelines:

  • The journal places an emphasis on unpublished, primary source documents with historical or genealogical significance for Wake County, North Carolina.

  • Primary source documents from counties from which large numbers of inhabitants migrated into Wake County may be used provided there is no Genealogical or Historical Society serving that county.

  • Articles emphasizing methodology, instructions and "lessons learned" will be welcomed.

  • Manuscripts about Wake County residents, past and present, will be accepted.

  • Wake County family cemetery surveys and Bible records will be used as space allows.

  • Articles will reflect a balance regarding time periods and needs of both the novice and experienced genealogists.