The North Carolina General Assembly of 1778 met in three sessions in three locations in the years 1778 and 1779. The first session was held in New Bern from April 14 to May 2, 1778; the second session in Hillsborough, from August 8 to August 19, 1778; the third and final session in Halifax, from January 19 to February 13, 1779. Each of the 39 North Carolina counties and Washington District/County were authorized by the North Carolina Constitution of 1776 to elect one Senator to the Senate and two representatives to the House of Commons. In addition, six districts (also called boroughs) were authorized to elect one House representative each. Richard Caswell was elected governor by the legislature.

Legislation

This general assembly established Wilkes County in 1778 This general assembly established the following counties in their last session in 1779: Franklin, Gates, Jones, Lincoln, Montgomery, Randolph, Richmond, Rutherford, Warren, and Wayne Counties. For additional laws and minutes of the 1778 General Assembly, see Legislative Documents.

Councilors of State

The General Assembly elected the following Councilors of State on April 18, 1778:

House of Commons

House leadership

House members

The members of the House and the counties and districts they represented are listed below.

Senate

Senate leadership

Senate members

The following senators and the counties they represented are listed. Notes: