Publications

The Cabarrus Golden Nugget

Subscription to our award-winning quarterly publication, The Cabarrus Golden Nugget, is a benefit of membership. Back issues of the journal are available at $5.00 each, plus shipping and handling. Some early print issues are sold out, but digital options are available. Learn more about the journal HERE.
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Book Orders:

Publications may be either picked up locally at the Cabarrus Museum of History, located in the historic 1876 Courthouse at 65 Union Street S. in Concord, or mail-ordered. Prices are subject to revision. Books purchased by our members are discounted 25%. Find membership information HERE.

To order by credit card:
Visit the museum or call 704-920-2465, or e-mail historiccabarrus@gmail.com.

To order by check: Print out the order form HERE.
Please make checks payable to Historic Cabarrus Association, Inc.
Mail to: Historic Cabarrus Association, P.O. Box 966, Concord, NC, 28026-0966.

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Books:
HISTORY BOOKS

  1. Bethel Bear Creek Church, A reprint of the 1974 book. Part I, Dutch Buffalo Creek Meeting House 1745-1806 by Frank K. Bostian and Bernard W. Cruse. Part II Bethel Bear Creek United Church of Christ 1806-1974 by Thomas L. Moose and Reedy Jordan Moose. Baptisms, marriages cemetery records and church history. Church is located in Stanly County. Many Cabarrus names. 290 pages, laminate cover. $25.00 + S&H #BBC.
  2. Calvary Lutheran Church – a History 1913-1996 (Concord, North Carolina), by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner (Hardbound) 175 pages, $35.00 + S & H #CLH 
  3. Concord and Cabarrus County Revisited (Postcard History Series), by George Michael Patterson. A second volume of historic postcards documenting life in Cabarrus County. 127 pages. Paperback. $21.99 + S&H.
  4. Concord and Cabarrus County in Vintage Postcards (Postcard History Series), by George Michael Patterson. A volume of historic postcards documenting life in Cabarrus County. 127 pages. Paperback. $21.99 + S&H.
  5. Concord Past and Present, by Ashley Sedlak-Propst and Michael A. Anderson (2021). A pictorial history of Concord, North Carolina comparing images of the past with today. 95 pages, soft cover. $23.99 + S&H.
  6. Early Medicine in Cabarrus County, by Eugenia Lore. Hardcover. 111 pages. $25.00 + S&H.
  7. Historic Architecture of Cabarrus County, by Peter R. Kaplan. A valuable resource documenting many of the historic homes and businesses in Cabarrus County. 388 pages, indexed. $20.00 + S&H.
  8. A History of Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Volume One: Pioneers and Patriots, 1732-1799, by Clarence E. Horton Jr. Edited by Kathryn Bridges. Judge Horton researched available records of the area that became Cabarrus County. There are eight appendices, a full index and a three-page bibliography. 156 pages, soft bound. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner, $17.00 + $3.65 + S&H. #HC1 
  9. Housewife’s Aid: Tested Recipes Cook Book, compiled by the Thursday Sewing Club (Concord, NC). Reprint. Originally published in 1935. Paperback, saddle stitch. 36 pages. $5.00 + S+H.
  10. Legendary Locals of Cabarrus County, by Michael Eury (Arcadia Publishing). Profiles on many of the unique individuals and groups who have made a memorable impact on the community. 127 pages. Paperback. $21.99 + S&H.
  11. Legendary Locals of Concord, by Michael Eury (Arcadia Publishing). Profiles on many of the unique individuals and groups who have made a memorable impact on the community. 127 pages. Paperback. $21.99 + S&H.
  12. A Light and Lively Look Back at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, by Helen Arthur-Cornett. 243 pages laminate cover. A compilation of 16 years of local history columns published in the Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, N.C./ Cabarrus Neighbors. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. $30.00 + S&H #LLB 
  13. Newspaper Abstracts from Early Newspapers Published in Concord, North Carolina 1855 – 1862, abstracted by Clarence Horton, Indexed by Kathryn Bridges. Stories about the coming conflict and letters from Cabarrus soldiers, advertising from local businesses. 158 pages, full name index, $17.00 + S&H #NA55-62 
  14. North Carolina: What’s So Great About This State?, by Kate Boehm Jerome (Arcadia Kids). A book to help kids learn fun facts about North Carolina. 48 pages, paperback. $7.99 + S&H.
  15. Piedmont Neighbors: Historical Sketches of Cabarrus, Stanly, and Southern Rowan Counties from the Pages of Progress Magazine, edited by Clarence E. Horton, Jr. and Kathryn L. Bridges. A collection of articles and photographs originally published in Progress magazine, a publication of the Concord Telephone Company. Hardcover. 547 pages, full name index, $20.00 + S&H.
  16. Open the Gate and Roam Cabarrus With Us, by Adelaide and Eugenia Lore. Some of the early families and homes of Cabarrus County, NC. Hardcover, 128 pages with photographs. $20.00 + S&H.
  17. Remembering Concord, by Helen Arthur-Cornett. The second book of history columns was published in the Charlotte Observer. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. Published by History Press, Charleston, SC 159 pages. Paperback Perfect binding. $17.99 + S&H. #RC 
  18. Remembering Kannapolis: Tales From the Towel City, by Helen Arthur-Cornett. In this third book of writings first published in the Charlotte Observer’s “A Look Back” column, author Helen Arthur-Cornett not only informs readers about the history of Kannapolis but also brings the past to life through comic snippets and intimate scenes from the city’s earlier years. Published by History Press, Charleston, SC. ISBN 1-59629-073-0 Paperback. $17.99 + S&H. #RK 
  19. Two Gentlemen From France, by J. K. Rouse, 1991 (Hardbound) 84 pages. Essays for the 1992 Cabarrus County Bicentennial Celebration. $20.00 + S&H.
  20. Union Churches in North Carolina During the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries, by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner(Hardbound) 80 pages $32.00 + S & H. #UCNC 

MILITARY

  1. Cabarrus Confederate Veterans In Alphabetical Order Second Edition, compiled by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. A compilation from several sources. Gives unit designations. 42 Pages. The second edition has five hundred more names than the first edition. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. $5.00. #CV DIGITAL ONLY.
  2. Cabarrus Revolutionary Patriot Roll, compiled by Cabarrus Genealogy Society. Full name and place index. An alphabetical roster of Revolutionary War veterans identified as having a link with the area that became Cabarrus County, North Carolina Genealogical information is included with many of those listed. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. 135 pages softbound, $19.00 + S&H. #RP 

GOVERNMENT RECORDS

  1. Cabarrus County N.C. Abstracts of Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1793-1797 and Deed Books 1, 2, & 3. 1793-1801, by Lois M. Schnieder. 104 pages, softbound. Full-name index. Price $19.00 + S&H #PQ93-97
  2. Cabarrus Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, April 17, 1797- April 17, 1805. Compiled by Margaret Bost and Clarence Horton. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. 145 pages. Full-name index. Price $18.00 + S&H. #PQ97-05
  3. Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Session, July 15, 1805 – April 23, 1817, by Margaret Bost, Clarence Horton and Larry Hayer. Minutes Abstract with Deed and will Book Notations. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. 241 pages. Full-name index, map of streams, and surname guide. $22.00 + S&H #PQ05-17 
  4. Minutes Cabarrus County Superior Court 1819 -1828, transcribed by Clarence Horton. A replacement for the missing years of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions minutes. Full name index. 142 pages, soft bound. $16.00 + S&H #MSC19-26 
  5. Cabarrus Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, 1821 – 1828: Minutes Abstract, By Margaret Bost, Clarence Horton and Larry Hayer. 165 pages, contains a glossary of terms used in court. Full name and place index. North Carolina Society of Historians award winner $20.00 + S&H . #PQ21-28
  6. Seventh Census Cabarrus County, North Carolina -1850, by Betty L. Krimminger and James R. Wilson. Population, Slave, Mortality, Agriculture Industry, and Social Statistics.260 pages, softcover, tape bound. $27.00 + S&H . #C7 
  7. Eighth Census Cabarrus County, North Carolina -1860, by Betty L. Krimminger and James R. Wilson Population, Slave, Mortality, Agriculture, Industry, and Social Statistics. 283 pages, tape bound. $29 + S&H. #C8 
  8. Ninth Census Cabarrus County, North Carolina -1870, by Betty L. Krimminger and James R. Wilson Population, Mortality, Agriculture, Industry, and Social Statistics. 374 pages, tape bound $31.00 + S&H. #C9 
  9. Tenth Census Cabarrus County, North Carolina – 1880, by Betty L. Krimminger and James R. Wilson Population, Mortality, Agriculture, Industry, and Social Statistics. 376 pages, soft cover. $31.00 + S&H. #C10 
  10. Cabarrus County Tax Assessment Records 1860 and 1863, Kathryn L. Bridges and Bernard W. Cruse Jr, transcribers. The 1863 index includes slaves required to be listed by name with real property subject to taxation. They are listed in district numbers 1-12. This book will prove to be a valuable source of information for students and researchers of African American history or families tracing their genealogy in the county. The index includes the name of persons, number of acres, value per acre, total value, age of slave, value of slave, and comments (blacksmith) or (unsound). Full name index, separate slave index. 240 pages, soft bound. $21.00 + S&H #CTA
  11. Cabarrus County North Carolina Tax Scroll – 1890, Kathryn L. Bridges, Bernard W. Cruse, Jr, and Larry W. Hayer, transcribers and editors. Genealogists use many records to supplement the lost 1890 census. For Cabarrus County, the 1890 Tax Scroll is one substitute. Softbound 170 Pages $19.00 + S&H #1890TX 

FAMILY HISTORIES

  1. Who is Kin to Whom in the Cabarrus Genealogy Society, compiled by Larry Hayer. A compilation of Cabarrus County relations, profiling 85 members of the Society in 2013 – 2014 and how they are kin to each other. A fun book and a valuable research tool. 172 pages, saddle stitch, soft cover.$18.00 + S&H 
  2. Descendants of John Christian Barnhardt I, by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. Born in Germany, lived and died in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. Full name index 100 pages $18.00 + S&H. #DJCB 
  3. Some of the Descendants of John Boland, by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. Came to America as a Hessian Soldier, deserted the English to become an American Patriot, served with the Continentals, and then lived out his days in Little Mountain, South Carolina. Listed by the Daughters of the American Revolution as a Patriot. Full name index. 140 pages $17.00 + S&H #DJB [2007 reprint]
  4. Daphne’s Kinfolks- Volume Two – Descendants of William Lea in Piedmont North Carolina. Eight generations of descendants from Orange County to Catawba, Iredell, Rowan, and Cabarrus. Primitive Baptist Church cemetery lists. Surnames include: Amados, Amos, Archer, Bast, Benson, Best, Bland, Buchnell, Cannaday, Carey, Clark, Cochran, Coggan, Coggin, Coggins, Cole, Crunkerene, Daniel, Drake, Farmer, Ferris, Gawton, Gonson, Gouge, Green, Grenville, Hammon, Hanson, Hawkins Hele, Hendley, Henson, Herndon, Hinson, Hoyle, Hussy, Hyde, Johnston, Johnstone, Jourdaine, Kennedy, Kinnadie, Lanifer, Lea, Lee, Lynch, McAlester, Moore, Moss, Park, Parker, Paulsen, Porter, Preble, Price, Prideaux, Rush, Smith, Snead, Stuart, Sullivan, Taylor, Trelawney, Turner, Walker, Walter, Watkins, Whealey, Whealy, Wheeley, Whitley, Williams, Winston, Wood, Woodson. 264 pages, color pictures, Spiral bound. $39.00 + S&H #DK@
  5. Descendants of Johan Martin Dërr (Dry/Drye), by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. (Dry/Drye). Born in Germany, lived in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Full name index. 140 pages $20.00 + S&H. #DJMD [2007 Reprint] 
  6. Descendants of Peter Eary (Petter Ihrig), April 2007 Edition by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. Born in Germany, lived in Cabarrus County, and died in Rowan County, North Carolina. Full index. Perfect binding. 220 pages $22.00 + S&H. #DPE 
  7. Descendants of Johan Counrath Eherenhart (Earnhardt), by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. Born in Germany, Johan was an ancestor of the Earnhardt family of stock car racers. lived in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. 212 pages $40.00 + S&H. #DJE [2007 Update] 
  8. Descendants of Hans Fegert (Faggart), by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. Born in Germany, lived in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Full name index 61 pages $11 + S&H. #DHF [2007 Revision] 
  9. Some Descendants of Wendel Miller 1724-1805. Born in Germany, Died in Rowan County, North Carolina. Bernard W. Cruse Jr Editor. Revolutionary War Patriot. This a new book, not a reprint. Three volumes plus a separate 307-page index. 1707 pages in four volumes. Perfect binding, laminated cover. $100.00 + S&H. #WM 
  10. Descendants of Johan Wilhelm Paulas, by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. Born in Germany, lived in Rowan County, North Carolina. Color pictures. Full name index. 32 pages $9.00 + S&H. #DJP [2007 Revision] 
  11. Some of the Descendants of Hans (Phieffer) Phifer, Births from 1685 in Switzerland to present day in Cabarrus County. Many photographs, some in color. Wills and family stories. Complied by Bernard W. Cruse Jr. Three volumes including full name index. 1415 pages. Perfect binding, laminated cover. $98.00 + S&H. #HP 
  12. William Scott 1732/3 – 1800 of Cabarrus County, North Carolina and some of his Descendants with Allied Lines, (Cline, Goodnight, Winecoff, Goodman, Suther), by Carol S. Scott. More than a genealogy, with stories, pictures, and maps pertaining to the Scott family 138 p., full name index, illus. Includes some early history of Mecklenburg / Cabarrus County. $15.00 + S&H #WS 
  13. The Reverend Samuel Suther V.D.M 1722 – 1788, German Reformed Minister of the Two Carolinas and Some of His Descendants to the Fifth and Sixth Generations, by Carol S. Scott. First known pastor of New Gilead German Reformed Church. Stories and illustrations. 106 pages, soft cover, full name index. $15.00 + S&H. #SS 

CEMETERY BOOKS

  1. Grave Sights of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, (Book 1). Compiled by Larry Hayer. Fifty-six cemeteries of Cabarrus County from records in the Lore History Room. Full name index with over 3,900 entries. Synopsis of North Carolina cemetery statutes. North Carolina Society of Historians Award winner. 177 pages, soft cover. $19.00 + S&H. #GS1
  2. Grave Sights of Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Book Two. Compiled by Larry Hayer. Fourteen Cemetery readings by Cabarrus Genealogy Society members. Some of the graveyards are very old and not in current use. Full name index. North Carolina Society of Historians Award winner. 198 pages, soft cover. $21.00 + S&H. #GS2
  3. Grave Sights of Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Book Three. Compiled by Larry Hayer. Thirteen cemeteries, mostly heretofore unpublished cemetery records. 130 pages, soft cover. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. $17.00 + S&H. #GS3 [2007 Reprint] 
  4. Grave Sights of Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Book Four. Compiled by Bernard Cruse, Jr and Larry Hayer. Eight cemeteries, mostly heretofore unpublished cemetery records Gravestone entries enhanced with genealogical Information from society members’ files. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. 198 pages soft cover. $22.00 + S&H. #GS4 
  5. Grave Sights of Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Book Five: Oakwood Cemetery. by Bernard W. Cruse Jr and Deane Casper Flowers. Two volumes totaling 450 pages. An up-to-date listing of the thousands of Concord’s Oakwood Cemetery. Compiled from city records and several other sources. Overall and sectional maps. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. $48.00 + S&H. #GS5 
  6. Grave Sights of Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Book Six: West Concord Cemetery. The cemetery was started in 1918 by local textile mill owners as Union Cemetery. Compiled in 2005 with detailed maps showing the cemetery layout. Genealogical information added by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner.152 pages. $15.00. #GS6 DIGITAL ONLY
  7. Where They Rest In Cabarrus County, by Bernard W. Cruse Jr, about 10,000 names with birth, death, and cemetery location. An alphabetical index of names in Cemetery Books 1-6. Perfect binding, laminate cover, 692 pages. $50.00 + S&H (ISBN 1-59712-041-3) #WTR [2007 Reprint] 
  8. Grave Sights of Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Book Seven, by Bernard W. Cruse Jr. $15.00. DIGITAL ONLY
  9. Grave Sights of Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Book Eight, 2007 readings compiled by Bernard W. Cruse Jr. Six Cabarrus cemeteries: Center Grove Lutheran, Mount Carmel United Methodist, New Gilead Reformed United Church of Christ, Patterson Neal Presbyterian, Roberta Baptist, and Rutherford Memorial Park. Genealogical information added. Full name and maiden name index. 189 pages. $20.00 (ISBN 9781597122016) #GS8 DIGITAL ONLY.
  10. Grave Sights of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Book Nine. Compiled by Bernard W. Cruse, Jr. Five cemeteries surveyed by Society members: Bethel United Methodist Church, Midland; Bethpage Presbyterian Church, Kannapolis; Calvary Praise and Worship Center, Concord; Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Rimertown and Roberta United Methodist Church, Concord. Cemetery maps and genealogical information. 219 pages, soft bound. $30.00 + S&H #GS9 
  11. Grave Sights of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Book Ten. Compiled by Larry Hayer, 2015. New or recently read grave markers surveyed by Cabarrus Genealogy Society members. Cemeteries included: Asbury Methodist, Bethel AME Zion Church, Bethpage Presbyterian Church USA, Boger Reformed Church, First Baptist Church Kannapolis, Gilmore Chapel AME Zion Church, Gilwood Presbyterian Church, Keller Reformed Church, Louse Level Cemetery, Mount Hermon Lutheran Church, Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Mount Mitchell United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant Pentecostal Holiness Church, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Pine Bluff United Methodist Church, Rocky Ridge United Methodist Church, Shiloh United Methodist Church. 187 pages, saddle stitch, soft cover.$36.00 + S&H #GS10