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''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[Georgia (state)|Georgia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]]'' '''Webster County'''<br><br>
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Guide to '''Webster County Georgia genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.  
Guide to '''Webster County, Georgia ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.


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<center>{{Infobox U.S. County 2016
|organized= December 16, 1853
|county seat= Preston
|parent county= [[Stewart County, Georgia Genealogy|Stewart]]<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Georgia.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
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|county1= [[Chattahoochee County, Georgia Genealogy|Chattahoochee]]
|county2= [[Marion County, Georgia Genealogy|Marion]]
|county3= [[Randolph County, Georgia Genealogy|Randolph]]
|county4= [[Stewart County, Georgia Genealogy|Stewart]]
|county5= [[Sumter County, Georgia Genealogy|Sumter]]
|county6= [[Terrell County, Georgia Genealogy|Terrell]]</br><center>[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
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|county courthouse= [[Image:Webster County Courthouse Preston, Georgia.jpg|245x245px]]
|county location in state= [[Image:Georgia Webster County Map.png|185x185px]]
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== County Information ==


{{Infobox U.S. County
=== Description ===
| county = Webster County
The county was named for Daniel Webster, U.S. representative of New Hampshire and U.S. representative and U.S. senator of Massachusetts. The county is located in the west central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster County, Georgia" in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_County,_Georgia'' accessed 6 Nov 2018 </ref>
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| state = Georgia
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| founded year = 1853
| founded date = December 16
| seat = Preston
| building image =
| building address =  Webster County Courthouse]<br>Washington Street and&nbsp;Hwy 280; PO Box 29<br>Preston, GA 31824<br>Phone. 229.828.3525 [http://www.webstercountyga.org/ '''Webster County Website'''] }}


== County Courthouse ==
=== County Courthouse ===
{{GA Courthouse Intro|Webster}}
'''Webster County Courthouse'''<br>Washington Street and Hwy 280<br>PO Box 29<br>Preston, GA 31824<br>Phone: 229-828-3525<br>[http://www.webstercountyga.org/ Webster County Website]<br><br>
Probate Court has birth, marriage, death, burial and probate records.<br>
Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land records.<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Georgia.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> <br>


[http://www.webstercountyga.org/ Webster County Courthouse]<br>Washington Street and&nbsp;Hwy 280; PO Box 29<br>Preston, GA 31824<br>Phone. 229.828.3525
=== Webster County, Georgia Record Dates  ===
 
{{GA Record Dates Intro|Webster}}
&nbsp;<br>Probate Court has birth, marriage, death, burial and probate records; Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land&nbsp;records<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Webster County, Georgia. Page 162 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>  
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Webster County, Georgia. Page 151-163 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 155-160.</ref></center>
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| width="100%" bgcolor="#ffcc99" align="center" colspan="6" | <center>'''Beginning Dates for {{PAGENAME}} Government Records'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Birth]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1919
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1878
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Death]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1919
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Census|Census]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1854
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Land_and_Property|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1860
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Probate_Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1854
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1820
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| colspan="7"| <center>*Statewide registration of births and death began in 1919. General compliance for births by 1928 and deaths by 1922. </center>
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== History  ==
=== Record Loss ===
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==== Parent County ====
'''1914''' The courthouse at Preston burned 27 September 1914. Many, but not all, county records were destroyed.<ref>Paul K. Graham, ''Georgia Courthouse Disasters'' (Decatur, Georgia: Genealogy Co., 2013), 59. {{WorldCat|852690295|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.</ref><br>


'''1853'''--Webster County was created 16 December 1853&nbsp;from [[Stewart County, Georgia|Stewart ]]County.&nbsp;&nbsp;'''County seat:''' Preston <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>  
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=== Boundary Changes ===
{{GA Boundary Changes Intro|Webster}}
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*'''1853''' Webster County was created 16 December 1853 from [[Stewart County, Georgia Genealogy|Stewart]] County.
*'''County seat:''' Preston<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Georgia.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/GA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Georgia Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#GA Georgia Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/georgia/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Georgia county boundary changes


==== Boundary Changes  ====
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==== Variant Spellings  ====
=== Populated Places ===
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://georgia.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,307,c,webster.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster_County,_Georgia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_County,_Georgia, accessed 18 October 2019.</ref>


==== Record Loss ====
{{Populated places


'''1914''' -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.  
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*[[Burned Counties Research]] <br>
=== History Timeline ===
*[http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424 http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424]
{{GA Historical Timeline Intro|Webster}}


== Places/Localities  ==
== Resources ==
{{GA Resources Intro|Webster}}


==== Populated Places  ====
=== Bible Records ===
{{GA Bible Intro|Webster}}
* [http://usgwarchives.net/ga/webster/bible.html Webster County Bible Records] at Georgia USGenWeb Archives Project


==== Neighboring Counties ====
=== Biographies ===
{{GA Biographies Intro|Webster}}


== Genealogy Resources  ==
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
{{GA Business Records Intro|Webster}}
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20342/georgia-state-employees?s=275764761 Georgia, State Employees] at MyHeritage — index ($)


==== Research Guides  ====
=== Cemeteries ===
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Webster, Georgia''' online and in print</center>
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Webster+County%2C+Georgia%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_534&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r&plot= Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Georgia&cemetery_county=Webster&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ga/webster/cemetery.html USGW Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/ga/index.htm Interment.net]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' ([[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |Often more complete]])</center>
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* {{FSC|United States, Georgia, Webster - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1918258080|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
* [https://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Webster%2C+Georgia+cemeteries+ WorldCat.org]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Webster+County%2C+Georgia%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_534 Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Webster,%20Georgia,%20United%20States&reqParents=392427&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Webster,%20Georgia,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>See '''[[Georgia Cemeteries]]''' for more information</center>
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==== African Americans  ====
=== Census Records ===
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_County,_Georgia#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1860 |5030
|1870 |4677 
|1880 |5237
|1890 |5695
|1900 |6618
|1910 |6151
|1920 |5342
|1930 |5032
|1940 |4726
|1950 |4081
|1960 |3247
|1970 |2362 
|1980 |2341 
|1990 |2263 
|2000 |2390
|2010 |2799
}}
{{GA Census Intro|Webster}}


==== Bible Records  ====
=== Church Records ===
{{GA Church Intro|Webster}}<br>
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392427&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Georgia%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


==== Cemeteries  ====
=== Court Records ===
{{GA Court Intro|Webster}}


==== Census  ====
* '''1903-1913''' {{FSC|265862|item|disp=Court Minutes, Book 3, 1903-1913}}(*); Superior Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images


==== Church Records  ====
=== Directories ===
{{GA Directories Intro|Webster}}


==== Court  ====
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary


==== Genealogy ====
=== Emigration and Immigration ===
{{GA Emigration Intro|Webster}}


==== Land and Property  ====
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{GA Ethnic Groups Intro|Webster}}


==== Local Histories ====
=== Funeral Homes ===
{{GA Funeral Homes Intro|Webster}}


==== Maps ====
=== Genealogies ===
{{GA Genealogies Intro|Webster}}


==== Military  ====
=== Guardianship ===
{{GA Guardianship Intro|Webster}}


==== Naturalization  ====
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{GA Land Intro|Webster}}


==== Newspapers  ====
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1735-1866''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/platindex Georgian Colonial and Headright Plat Index, 1735-1866] at [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/ Georgia Archives Virtual Vault] - alpha index<br>
*'''1783-1909''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/looseplats Headright and Bounty Plats, 1783-1909] at [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/ Georgia Archives Virtual Vault] - images with alpha index<br>
*'''1805-1833''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/dmf District Plats of Survey] at [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/ Georgia Archives Virtual Vault] - images organized by county and district<br>
*[https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/p17154coll1 Colonial Plats and Warrants] at [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/ Georgia Archives Virtual Vault] - images with alpha index<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


==== Occupations  ====


==== Probate Records  ====
=== Local Histories ===
{{GA Histories Intro|Webster}}


==== Taxation  ====
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{GA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{GA Webster County}}}}
{{GA Maps Intro|Webster}}


==== Vital Records  ====
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392427&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Georgia%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*'''1740s-?''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/hmf Historic Map File] at Georgia Archives Virtual Vault - images
*'''1866 - 1935''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/cmf County Map File] at Georgia Archives Virtual Vault - images
*[http://www.mapofus.org/georgia/ Maps of Georgia (1758-1932)]


===== Birth  =====
=== Migration ===
{{GA Migration Intro|Webster}}


===== Marriage  =====
=== Military Records ===
{{GA Military Intro|Webster}}


===== Death  =====
*Georgia [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/wayne USGenWeb Archives Project]


===== Vital Record Substitutes  =====
'''''Civil War '''''<br>


== Genealogy Societies and Libraries ==
'''Online Records'''
*'''1861-1865'''  {{RecordSearch|1932370|Georgia Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — index
*'''1861-1865'''  {{RecordSearch|1932397|Georgia Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — index
*'''1861-1865'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2322 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://ancestry.com Ancestry] — index (free)
*'''1861-1865'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2344 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://ancestry.com Ancestry] — index (free)
*'''1861-1865''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/confed Confederate Enlistment Oaths and Discharges] at [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/ Georgia Archives Virtual Vault]- images and alphabetical index
*'''1861-1865''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/cmr Confederate Muster Rolls] at [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/ Georgia Archives Virtual Vault]- images; filter by commanding officer, service branch and regiment
*'''1861-1865''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/pension Confederate Pension Application Supplements] - images and alphabetical index; filter by county
*'''1864''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/1864 Militia Enrollment Lists, 1864] - images; filter by county
*'''1867-1868''' {{RecordSearch|2739725|Georgia, Reconstruction Registration Oath Books, 1867-1868}} at FamilySearch — index
*'''1879-1920'''  {{RecordSearch|3038333|Georgia, Confederate Pension Rolls, 1879-1920}} at FamilySearch — index
*'''1879-1960''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/TestApps Confederate Pension Applications] - images and alphabetical index; filter by county


==== Family History Centers  ====
{{GA Civil War Regiments|Webster}}<br>
:- [[17th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|17th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Companies A and K
:- [[46th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|46th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Company F


*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
Webster County (Georgia). Superior Court Clerk. 1966. Military records, 1944-1964: confederate muster roll, for Webster and Stewart Counties; World War I service records, compiled under sponsorship of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary by the Veterans Service Office; and discharge records. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah. {{FSC|265868|item|disp=Film 431391}}


== Websites ==
'''''Spanish-American War'''''<br>
*'''1898''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/swc Spanish-American War Service Summary Cards] - images and alphabetical index; filter by residence, muster location and unit


== County Courthouse  ==
'''''World War I'''''<br>
*'''1914-1918''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/p17154coll7 World War I Casualties Scrapbooks] - images and alphabetical index
*'''1920-1929''' {{RecordSearch|3010041|Georgia, World War I, Statement of Service Cards, 1920-1929}} at FamilySearch — index & images


[http://www.webstercountyga.org/ Webster County Courthouse]<br>Washington Street and&nbsp;Hwy 280; PO Box 29<br>Preston, GA 31824<br>Phone. 229.828.3525
'''''World War II'''''<br>
*'''1940-1942''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/georgia-world-war-ii-draft-registration-cards-1940-1942 Georgia World War II Draft Registration Cards 1940-1942] at [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records findmypast] - index ($))


&nbsp;<br>Probate Court has birth, marriage, death, burial and probate records; <br>Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land&nbsp;records<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Webster County, Georgia. Page 162 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{GA Naturalization Intro|Webster}}


== History<br>  ==
=== Newspapers ===
{{GA Newspapers Intro|Webster}}
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50034/ Georgia, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1800s-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999] at Ancestry - index ($)
*[https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn89053008/1920-02-05/ed-1/ Georgia Historic Newspapers] at Digital Library of Georgia


==== Parent County  ====
=== Obituaries ===
{{GA Obituaries Intro|Webster}}


'''1853'''--Webster County was created 16 December 1853&nbsp;from [[Stewart County, Georgia|Stewart ]]County.&nbsp;&nbsp;'''County seat:''' Preston <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
=== Other Records ===
{{GA Other Records Intro|Webster}}


==== Boundary Changes ====
'''''Voting Records '''''<br>
*'''1867-1868''' {{RecordSearch|2739725|Georgia, Reconstruction Registration Oath Books, 1867-1868}} at FamilySearch — index


==== Record Loss  ====
=== Periodicals ===
{{GA Periodicals Intro|Webster}}


'''1914''' -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.
=== Probate Records ===
{{GA Probate Intro|Webster}}


For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:  
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1733-1753''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/cw Colonial Wills] at Georgia Archives Virtual Vault - images with alpha index
*'''1742-1990''' {{RecordSearch|1999178|Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990}}(*) at FamilySearch — [[Georgia Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1742-1992'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8635 Georgia Wills and Probate Records 1742-1992] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1754-1776''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/cwb Colonial Will Books] at Georgia Archives Virtual Vault - images with alpha index
*'''1854-1907''' {{FSC|260009|item|disp=Estray Records, 1854-1907}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*'''1854-1914''' {{FSC|260027|item|disp=Court Minutes, Book A-B, 1854-1914}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1854-1914''' {{FSC|265875|item|disp=Probate Records, 1854-1914 : Letters of Administration, Testamentary and Guardianship; Administrators and Guardians Bonds; Inventories, Appraisements, Returns and Sales, Vouchers and Wild Land Tax Digest}}(*); Court of Ordinary  at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1854-1965''' {{FSC|252836|item|disp=Will Records, 1854-1910, 1914-1965}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1873-1906''' {{FSC|260017|item|disp=Mixed Estate Records, 1873-1906}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


*[[Burned Counties Research]] <br>
*[http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424 http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424]


== Places/Localities  ==
=== School Records ===
{{GA Schools Intro|Webster}}
===Social Security Records===
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch - [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry ($)] — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


==== Populated Places  ====
=== Tax Records ===
{{GA Tax Intro|Webster}}
*'''1787-1900''' {{RecordSearch|4130006|Georgia, Tax Digests, 1787-1900}} at FamilySearch — [[Georgia, Tax Digests - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], index & images


==== Neighboring Counties  ====
=== Vital Records ===
{{GA Vital Intro|Webster}}


*[[Chattahoochee County, Georgia|Chattahoochee]]
==== Birth ====
*[[Marion County, Georgia|Marion]]
{{GA Birth Intro|Webster}}
*[[Randolph County, Georgia|Randolph]]
*'''1870-1960''' {{RecordSearch|3438747|Georgia, County Delayed Birth and Death Records, 1870-1960}} at FamilySearch — index, and some images
*[[Stewart County, Georgia|Stewart]]
==== Marriage ====
*[[Sumter County, Georgia|Sumter]]
{{GA Marriage Intro|Webster}}
*[[Terrell County, Georgia|Terrell]]


== Resources ==
*'''1560-1993'''  [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=georgia%2cga Georgia, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
*'''1699-1944'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7839 Georgia Marriages 1699-1944] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1754-1960'''  {{RecordSearch|2549568|Georgia Church Marriages, 1754-1960}} at FamilySearch — index & images
*'''1785-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1927197|Georgia County Marriages 1785-1950}} at FamilySearch — index & images
*'''1808-1967'''  {{RecordSearch|1674807|Georgia Marriages 1808-1967}} at FamilySearch — index
*'''1828-1978''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4766/ Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1878-1883'''  Webster County Marriage Index 1878-1883. Batch {{IGI|M713951}} at FamilySearch<ref>Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at [[Media:Igigeorgiamz.pdf|https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/5/53/Igigeorgiamz.pdf]].</ref>


==== Cemeteries  ====
==== Death ====
{{GA Death Intro|Webster}}
*'''1870-1960''' {{RecordSearch|3438747|Georgia, County Delayed Birth and Death Records, 1870-1960}} at FamilySearch — index, and some images
*'''1914-1927'''  {{RecordSearch|1320969|Georgia Deaths 1914-1927}} at FamilySearch — index & images
*'''1919-1998'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5426 Georgia Deaths 1919-1998] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1928-1942'''  {{RecordSearch|1385727|Georgia Deaths, 1928-1942}} at FamilySearch — index & images
*'''1933-1998'''  {{RecordSearch|1937238|Georgia Death Index 1933-1998}} at FamilySearch — index


==== Church  ====
==== Divorce ====
{{GA Divorce Intro|Webster}}


{{GA Church Intro}}  
== Research Facilities ==
{{GA Research Facilities Intro|Webster}}


==== Court  ====
=== Archives ===
{{GA Archives Intro|Webster}}


==== Land  ====
'''Georgia Archives'''<br>University System of Georgia<br>5800 Jonesboro Road<br>Morrow, GA 30260<br>678-364-3700<br>[https://www.georgiaarchives.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Georgia-Archives-273195772785138/ Facebook]<br><br>


{{GA Land}}  
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


==== Local Histories  ====
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ga/columbus/4400-reese-road Columbus Georgia FamilySearch Center]


{{GA History}}  
=== Libraries ===
{{GA Libraries Intro|Webster}}


==== Maps ====
=== Museums ===
[[Image:Gawebster.jpg|right|900px]]
{{GA Museums Intro|Webster}}


==== Military  ====
== Societies ==
{{GA Societies Intro|Webster}}


==== Newspapers ====
'''Georgia Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 550247<br>Atlanta, Georgia 30355-2747<br>Email: [mailto:publicity@gagensociety.org publicity@gagensociety.org]<br>[https://www.gagensociety.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/GaGenSociety/ Facebook]<br><br>
'''Georgia Historical Society'''<br>Street address: 501 Whitaker Street<br>Mailing address: 104 W Gaston Street<br>Savannah, GA 31401<br>912-651-2125, 877-424-4789<br>Email: [mailto:webmaster@georgiahistory.com webmaster@georgiahistory.com]<br>[https://georgiahistory.com/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaHistory/ Facebook]<br><br>
'''Southwest Georgia Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 4672<br>Albany, GA 31706<br>Email: [mailto:Freddypage@aol.com Freddypage@aol.com]<br>[http://www.swggs.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/swggs/ Facebook]<br><br>


{{GA Newspaper abstracts|Webster}}
== Websites ==
 
{{GA Websites Intro|Webster}}
==== Probate  ====
 
{{GA Probate Intro}}
 
==== Taxation  ====
 
{{GA Tax Intro}}
 
==== Vital Records  ====
 
{{GA Vital Intro}}
 
===== Marriage  =====
 
*'''1878-1883''' - Webster County Marriage Index 1878-1883. Batch {{IGI|M713951}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref name="vr">Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/5/53/Igigeorgiamz.pdf.</ref>
 
== Societies and Libraries&nbsp;  ==
 
==== Family History Centers<br>  ====
 
*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
 
== Web Sites  ==


*USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/173266752734188/ Georgia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
*{{FHL|Georgia%2C+Webster|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/webster.htm USGenWeb] project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county.
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/GA/Webster/ Webster County, Georgia Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/GA/Webster/ Webster County, Georgia Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|198|Georgia|Webster}}- The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records


== References  ==
== Research Guides ==
{{GA Research Guides Intro|Webster}}


<references />{{Georgia|Georgia}}
== References ==
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