Genealogy Related Resources Available at the Georgia Archives Georgiaarchives.org Visit GEORGIAARCHIVES.ORG (Free and available wherever you have internet access) Programs - Scroll towards the bottom to find materials from past programs, some of which are genealogy related. o Online Exhibits - Access virtual exhibits covering a variety of topics, including one on Reading and Interpreting Handwriting. Georgiaarchives.org -> Research Research Help - Find information guides on a variety of genealogy related topics including: o Vital Records o Documenting Family History in Georgia o List of Family Surname Files FEATURED CONTENT (BLUE LINKS ON RIGHT OR THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN) Virtual Vault Bible Records & Church Records Microfilm Index (No Images) (Two Collections) Colonial Records Confederate Military Records County Records Microfilm Index (No Images) Georgia Death Certificates (Also keyword searchable on FamilySearch.org) Marriage Records from Microfilm (Also keyword searchable on FamilySearch.org) State Agency Records Microfilm Index (No Images) - Includes microfilm holdings for Land Grants and Plats Vanishing Georgia Finding Aids - Use these to locate Georgia state agency records. Book and Manuscript Catalog (GIL) - The Georgia Archives catalog to help you locate: Books (We have materials on other states and countries 11) Manuscripts (Private Papers, including genealogy collections) Microfilm and Pamphlets Historical Organizations Directory (Currently being updated) Locate organizations around the state that may have materials that can help with genealogy research.
Genealogy Related Resources Available at the Georgia Archives GEORGIA ARCHIVES REFERENCE ROOM Computers - Use our computers to access genealogy related databases including: Ancestry Library Edition (Includes World Edition) GenealogyBank Folds Atlanta Constitution, 1868-1984 ***These databases are only available onsite at the Georgia Archives. Print Collection [Call Numbers are listed]. (See also Georgia Archives Reference Room Map) Religion: [BX] Family Genealogies: [0871] Genealogy How Tos: [CS9-CS49] Vital Records (General): [0868] Census Indexes (#2 on Map) Land Lottery Indexes (#2 on Map) Georgia County History: [F292] Georgia City History: [F294] City Directories Genealogy Periodicals Original Records Document Area (ODRA) The room where you will be able to see original records, including the genealogy collections. Use the Book and Manuscript Catalog (GIL), Finding Aids, or ask Archives Reference Staff to locate materials. Microfilm Room Family Surname Files Church and Cemetery Files Subject Files Pamphlets Microfilm Collection and Readers Manuscripts Collection on Microfilm Manuscript Inventories (Black File Cabinet) Tax Digest Notebook Newspapers Notebook and Microfilm County Maps Death/Divorce/Marriage Index Microfiche ADDITIONAL NOTES Resources on other States and Countries: Check the Book and Manuscript Catalog (GIL) for the country, state or county and state you are researching. Also check the Out of State Records Microfilm Drawer and the Church and Cemetery Files for your state. Below is a list of some of the states: Alabama Kentucky Arkansas Louisiana Florida Maryland Mississippi Tennessee N. Carolina Texas S. Carolina Virginia
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IRGIA ARCHIVES REFERENCE ROOM REFERENCE ROOM MAP KEY 1. "New Book" display cart 2. Side one: Census indices and land lottery books Side two: Printed descriptive inventories 3. Photocopiers 4. Map case Georgia counties 5. Reference table: Large/Small Print photographic reference; county record binders; tax digest finding aid; guide to Garrett Necrology 6. Manuscript collection inventories 7. Atlas stand 8. Microfilm card catalog/general Name File 9. Microfilm cabinet 1 10. Microfilm cabinet 2 11. Family Folders/Genealogical Folders 12. Subject Files/Pamphlets 13. Historic Map card file 14. Microfiche: tax digests; marriage index; divorce index; death index. REFERENCE LIBRARY KEY Library of Congress classification system A. Books on Georgia law; Georgia Code; Georgia Constitution B. Books on Religion; Genealogy; Ship passenger lists; Published Family Histories AN2-CS 71.C317 1987 C. Published Family Histories CS 71.C321-CS 71.D743 1951 D. Published Family Histories; CS 71.D 747 1972 CS 71.R82 1996 E. Published Family Histories CS 71.R825 1911-CS 71.S955 1975 F. Published Family Histories; Native American History; Quaker/Huguenot Genealogy; African American History; National D.A.R. CS 71.S962 1975- E 203.Z8 G. Revolutionary War; New England States; War of 1812 E 204.L53-E 415.9.K57 S8 H. Civil War; Virginia E 415.9 T6 S8-F 226.S82 1996 V.2 I. Virginia; North Carolina F 226.V88-F 253.04 J. North Carolina; Georgia Books; Georgia Counties (Gilmer) F 253.R37- F 292.G3 K. Georgia Counties (Glynn-Muscogee) F292.G5-F 292.M9 W7 L. Georgia Counties (Newton); Southern States; Southern biography and history F 292.N4 B76 v.l-hc 108.V29S5 M. Georgia Organizations; Georgia State Government; Georgia Statistical Register HD 62.6.F37-Ref JK 4330.A3 N. Federal Law; Genealogical Research; Genealogical Periodicals JK 4330.A3 1927-Per E 185.96.A43 O. City Directories; Oversized books; Bound Periodicals P. Geoigia D.A.R collection Q. Bound Periodicals; Geoigia Published Laws R. Geoigia House & Senate Journals; Published Laws; Geoigia Reports
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