Watauga County, North Carolina Census — 1850

The 1850 Census for Watauga County, North Carolina is presented in the following pages for your reading pleasure. This is the first census for Watauga County which was formed from Ashe, Wilkes, Caldwell and Yancey County in 1849. The census includes territory which is now included in Mitchell and Avery County, North Carolina.

The 1850 Census is the first to list every member of a household and therefore is especially valuable for genealogical and historical research. The information presented is name of the individual age in years or fraction of years, occupation, and place of birth (if other than North Carolina). The orginal schedule also includes data on the value of real estate and other information which has been omitted from this transcription.

Portions of the 1850 Watauga County Census were very difficult to read. If you question our transcription, please consult the orginal microfilm in the National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.