Order of First Families of North Carolina™–Celebrating the Legacy of NC’s First Families

Greetings to OFFNC Members and Prospective Members!

It is such a pleasure to be a part of this vibrant, growing society. Membership Chair, Sue Powell, Registrar, Brenda Dorsett, and Genealogist, Traci Thompson are busy sorting through new applicants and applications.

Please continue to refer your family members who love North Carolina history. Click on the Membership Inquiry tab above or the learn more button below for details.

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2026 Meeting Schedule

The Order of First Families of North Carolina™ meets twice annually at distinguished venues throughout the state. Mark your calendars!

Spring Luncheon — April 11, 2026

Coral Bay Club
Atlantic Beach, NC

Fall Luncheon — October 17, 2026

Carolina Country Club
Raleigh, NC

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Apply to Become a Member of Our Distinguished Society

Membership Requirements

FIrst Families of NC

Quick Facts About Us

Discover our significant contributions to preserving colonial heritage.

1992

Founding Date

July 12, 1729

Qualifying Date

700+

Documented Ancestors

Genealogical Tools

Research Resources

Digital archives, recommended reading, and useful websites for researching proprietary and colonial North Carolina history and genealogy.

Recommended Resources

Hereditary Society Community — Directory of hereditary lineage societies
State Archives of North Carolina — Primary source documents and records
Heritage Books — Purchase OFFNC publications
A History of North Carolina in the Proprietary Era, 1629-1729 by Lindley S. Butler, available from UNC Press https://uncpress.org/9781469667577/a-history-of-north-carolina-in-the-proprietary-era-1629-1729/
A Very Mutinous People: The Struggle for North Carolina, 1660-1713 by Noeleen McIlvenna, available from UNC Press https://uncpress.org/9781469642536/a-very-mutinous-people/