Iredell County was formed in 1788 and was taken from parts of Rowan County. James Iredell was one of the leaders of the state advocating the adoption of the Federal Constitution, and President George Washington appointed him a Judge on the United States Supreme Court in 1790. Statesville was established in 1789 as the county seat. The wills for 1808 through 1868 were microfilmed by the Secretary of State; however, the ink is too faded to have any visibility.
