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Guide to '''Webster County, Georgia ancestry, family history | Guide to '''Webster County, Georgia ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, 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)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL 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 Information == | == County Information == | ||
=== Webster County, Georgia | === Description === | ||
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> | |||
=== 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)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> <br> | |||
{| | === Webster County, Georgia Record Dates === | ||
{{GA Record Dates Intro|Webster}} | |||
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| | | bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''</center> | ||
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| width=" | | width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]''' | ||
| width=" | | width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]''' | ||
| width=" | | width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Death|Death*]]''' | ||
| width=" | | width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]''' | ||
| width=" | | width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster County, Georgia Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]''' | ||
| width=" | | 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=" | | width="14.2%" align="center" |1878 | ||
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| width=" | | width="14.2%" align="center" |1860 | ||
| width=" | | width="14.2%" align="center" |1854 | ||
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1860 | |||
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=== Record Loss === | |||
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'''1914''' The courthouse at Preston burned 27 September 1914. Many, but not all, county records were destroyed.<ref name="PKG">Paul K. Graham, ''Georgia Courthouse Disasters'' (Decatur, Georgia: Genealogy Co., 2013), 59. {{WorldCat|852690295|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.</ref><br> | |||
{{Fire+}} | {{Fire+}} | ||
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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)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br> | |||
For animated maps illustrating Georgia county boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/georgia/ "Rotating Formation Georgia County Boundary Maps"] (1758-1932) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website. | |||
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=== Populated Places === | |||
{{GA Populated Places Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== History Timeline === | |||
{{GA Historical Timeline Intro|Webster}} | |||
== Resources == | |||
{{GA Resources Intro|Webster}} | |||
== | === Bible Records === | ||
{{GA Bible Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== | === Biographies === | ||
{{GA Biographies Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== | === Business, Commerce, and Occupations === | ||
{{GA Business Records Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== Cemeteries === | |||
{{GA Cemeteries Intro|Webster}} | |||
{{GA Cemeteries Intro| Webster}} | |||
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| width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center> | | width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center> | ||
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*[http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSfn=&GSmn=&GSln=&GSbyrel=all&GSby=&GSdyrel=all&GSdy=&GScntry=4&GSst=12&GScnty=534&GSgrid=&df=all&GSob=n Findagrave.com] | *[http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSfn=&GSmn=&GSln=&GSbyrel=all&GSby=&GSdyrel=all&GSdy=&GScntry=4&GSst=12&GScnty=534&GSgrid=&df=all&GSob=n Findagrave.com] | ||
*[http://www.thegagenweb.com/gawebste/cemeteries.html GAGenWeb] | *[http://www.thegagenweb.com/gawebste/cemeteries.html GAGenWeb] | ||
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ga/webster/cemetery.html GAGenWeb Archives] | *[http://usgwarchives.net/ga/webster/cemetery.html GAGenWeb Archives] | ||
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/georgia/webster.html Tombstone Project] | |||
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/georgia/webster.html Tombstone Project] | |||
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/#/ Billion Graves] | *[https://billiongraves.com/search/#/ Billion Graves] | ||
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| width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>''' TombstoneTranscriptions in Print''' ([[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |Often more complete]])</center> | | width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>''' TombstoneTranscriptions in Print''' ([[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |Often more complete]])</center> | ||
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*{{FHL|778200|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}} | *{{FHL|778200|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}} | ||
*[https://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Webster%2C+Georgia+cemeteries+ WorldCat] | *[https://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Webster%2C+Georgia+cemeteries+ WorldCat] | ||
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| width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center> | | width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center> | ||
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*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=12&CScnty=534 Findagrave.com] | *[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=12&CScnty=534 Findagrave.com] | ||
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?year_range=5&action=search_cemetery&exact=true&country=United%20States&state=Georgia&county=Webster&cemetery_name=a Billion Graves] | *[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?year_range=5&action=search_cemetery&exact=true&country=United%20States&state=Georgia&county=Webster&cemetery_name=a Billion Graves] | ||
*[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=8287&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=14&stateAbbv=&stateName= Webster County Cemeteries] | *[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=8287&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=14&stateAbbv=&stateName= Webster County Cemeteries] | ||
*[https://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/georgia-cemetery-records.htm Georgia Cemetery Records] | *[https://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/georgia-cemetery-records.htm Georgia Cemetery Records] | ||
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*[http://www.interment.net/us/GA/ Interment.net] Georgia cemetery records | *[http://www.interment.net/us/GA/ Interment.net] Georgia cemetery records | ||
==== Census | === Census Records === | ||
{{GA Census Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== Church Records === | |||
{{GA Church Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== | === Court Records === | ||
{{GA Court Intro|Webster}} | |||
{{GA | === Directories === | ||
{{GA Directories Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== | === Emigration and Immigration === | ||
{{GA Emigration Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== | === Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups === | ||
{{GA Ethnic Groups Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== | === Funeral Homes === | ||
{{GA Funeral Homes Intro|Webster}} | |||
{{GA | === Genealogies === | ||
{{GA Genealogies Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== | === Guardianship === | ||
{{GA Guardianship Intro|Webster}} | |||
{{GA | === Land and Property Records === | ||
{{GA Land Intro|Webster}} | |||
==== Maps | === Local Histories === | ||
{{GA Histories Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== Maps and Gazetteers === | |||
{{GA Maps Intro|Webster}} | |||
*[http://www.mapofus.org/georgia/ Maps of Georgia (1758-1932)] | *[http://www.mapofus.org/georgia/ Maps of Georgia (1758-1932)] | ||
[[Image:Gawebster.jpg| | [[Image:Gawebster.jpg|800px|Gawebster.jpg]] | ||
==== Military | === Migration === | ||
*Georgia [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/wayne | {{GA Migration Intro|Webster}} | ||
=== Military Records === | |||
{{GA Military Intro|Webster}} | |||
*Georgia [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/wayne USGenWeb Archives Project] | |||
'''''Civil War '''''<br> | |||
'''Online Records''' | '''Online Records''' | ||
*'''1861-1865''' | *'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932370|Georgia Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index | ||
*'''1861-1865''' | *'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932397|Georgia Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index | ||
*'''1861-1865''' | *'''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''' | *'''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) | ||
{{ | {{GA Civil War Regiments|Webster}}<br> | ||
:- [[17th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|17th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Companies A and K | :- [[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 | :- [[46th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|46th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Company F | ||
<br> | |||
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. {{FHL|265868|item|disp=Film 431391}} | |||
'''''World War I'''''<br> | |||
*'''1920-1929''' {{RecordSearch|3010041|Georgia, World War I, Statement of Service Cards, 1920-1929}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images | |||
=== Naturalization and Citizenship === | |||
{{GA Naturalization Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== | === Newspapers === | ||
{{GA Newspapers Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== | === Obituaries === | ||
{{GA Obituaries Intro|Webster}} | |||
{{GA | === Other Records === | ||
{{GA Other Records Intro|Webster}} | |||
'''''Voting Records '''''<br> | |||
*'''1867-1868''' {{RecordSearch|2739725|Georgia, Reconstruction Registration Oath Books, 1867-1868}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index | |||
=== | === Periodicals === | ||
{{GA Periodicals Intro|Webster}} | |||
{{GA Probate Intro}} | === Probate Records === | ||
{{GA Probate Intro|Webster}} | |||
'''Online Probate Records''' | '''Online Probate Records''' | ||
*'''1742-1992''' | *'''1742-1990''' {{RecordSearch|1999178|Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images | ||
*'''1742-1992''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8635 Georgia Wills and Probate Records 1742-1992] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index and images ($) | |||
=== | === School Records === | ||
{{GA Schools Intro|Webster}} | |||
{{GA Tax Intro}} | === Tax Records === | ||
{{GA Tax Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== Vital Records === | |||
{{GA Vital Intro|Webster}} | |||
{{GA | ==== Birth ==== | ||
{{GA Birth Intro|Webster}} | |||
==== | ==== Marriage ==== | ||
{{GA Marriage Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== | *'''1560-1993''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=georgia%2cga Georgia, United States Marriages] at [http://findmypast.com/ FindMyPast] — index ($) | ||
*'''1699-1944''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7839 Georgia Marriages 1699-1944] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index ($) | |||
*'''1754-1960''' {{RecordSearch|2549568|Georgia Church Marriages, 1754-1960}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images | |||
*'''1785-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1927197|Georgia County Marriages 1785-1950}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index and images | |||
*'''1787-1962''' {{RecordSearch|2543297|Georgia, Church Marriages, 1787-1962}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index | |||
*'''1808-1967''' {{RecordSearch|1674807|Georgia Marriages 1808-1967}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index | |||
*'''1828-1978''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4766 Georgia Marriage Records from Select Counties 1828-1978] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index and images ($) | |||
*'''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/learn/wiki/en/images/5/53/Igigeorgiamz.pdf]].</ref> | |||
==== Death ==== | |||
{{GA Death Intro|Webster}} | |||
*'''1914-1927''' {{RecordSearch|1320969|Georgia Deaths 1914-1927}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index and images | |||
*'''1914 - 1927''' | *'''1919-1998''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5426 Georgia Deaths 1919-1998] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index ($) | ||
*'''1919 - 1998''' | *'''1928-1942''' {{RecordSearch|1385727|Georgia Deaths, 1928-1942}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images | ||
*'''1928 - 1942''' | *'''1933-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1937238|Georgia Death Index 1933-1998}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index | ||
*'''1933 - 1998''' | |||
==== | ==== Divorce ==== | ||
{{GA Divorce Intro|Webster}} | |||
== | == Research Facilities == | ||
{{GA Research Facilities Intro|Webster}} | |||
== | === Archives === | ||
{{GA Archives Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== Family History Centers === | |||
{{Family History Centers Intro}} | |||
*[[Introduction to Family History Centers]] | |||
=== Libraries === | |||
{{GA Libraries Intro|Webster}} | |||
=== Museums === | |||
{{GA Museums Intro|Webster}} | |||
== | == Societies == | ||
{{ | {{GA Societies Intro|Webster}} | ||
*[ | *'''Southwest Georgia Genealogical Society'''<br> PO Box 4672<br>Albany, GA 31706 <br>[http://www.swggs.org/ Website] | ||
== Websites | == Websites == | ||
{{GA Websites Intro|Webster}} | |||
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/webster-county/ Webster County, GA History, Records, Facts and Genealogy] | *[http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/webster-county/ Webster County, GA History, Records, Facts and Genealogy] | ||
*[https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/110185259296456584560 Georgia Genealogy Network Community on Google+] | *[https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/110185259296456584560 Georgia Genealogy Network Community on Google+] | ||
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/173266752734188/ Georgia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook] | *[https://www.facebook.com/groups/173266752734188/ Georgia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook] | ||
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/webster.htm USGenWeb] project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. | *[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) | ||
*{{FHL Place IDNum|192148|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 | |||
== Research Guides == | |||
{{GA Research Guides Intro|Webster}} | |||
== References | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Webster County, Georgia]][[Category:Georgia (state) Counties]] | |||
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