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Guide to '''Jenkins County, Georgia ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
Guide to '''Jenkins County Georgia genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.  


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|organized= August 17, 1905
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|county seat= Millen
| founded year = 1905
|parent county= [[Bulloch County, Georgia Genealogy|Bulloch]], [[Burke County, Georgia Genealogy|Burke]], [[Emanuel County, Georgia Genealogy|Emanuel]], [[Screven County, Georgia Genealogy|Screven]]<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>
| founded date = August 17
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| seat = Millen
|county1= [[Bulloch County, Georgia Genealogy|Bulloch]]
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| building address = Jenkins County Courthouse<br>Harvey St<br>PO Box 797<br>Millen, GA 30442-0797<br>Phone: 478.982.4683<br>[http://www.jenkinscountyga.com/index.html '''Jenkins County Website'''] }}  
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== County Information ==


=== Description ===
== County Courthouse  ==
The county was named for the 44th Governor of Georgia, Charles Jones Jenkins. The county is located in the east central area of the state.
<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Jenkins County, Georgia" in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County,_Georgia'' accessed 31 Oct 2018</ref>


=== County Courthouse ===
[http://www.jenkinscountyga.com/index.html Jenkins County Courthouse]<br>Harvey St<br>PO Box 797<br>Millen, GA 30442-0797<br>Phone: 478.982.4683<br><br>Probate&nbsp;Court has marriage and probate records; Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land&nbsp;<br>records from 1905.<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Jenkins County, Georgia. Page 157 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>  
{{GA Courthouse Intro|Jenkins}}
'''Jenkins County Courthouse'''<br>Harvey St<br>PO Box 797<br>Millen, GA 30442-0797<br>Phone: 478-982-4683<br>[http://www.jenkinscountyga.com/ Jenkins County Website]<br><br>
Probate Court has marriage and probate records.<br>
Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land records from 1905.<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>


=== Jenkins County, Georgia Record Dates  ===
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{{GA Record Dates Intro|Jenkins}}
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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), Jenkins 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>
| width="100%" bgcolor="#ffcc99" align="center" colspan="6" | <center>'''Beginning Dates for {{PAGENAME}} Government Records'''</center>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Jenkins County, Georgia Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Birth]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Jenkins County, Georgia Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Marriage]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Jenkins County, Georgia Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Death]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Jenkins County, Georgia Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Census|Census]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Jenkins County, Georgia Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Land_and_Property|Land]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Jenkins County, Georgia Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Probate_Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Jenkins County, Georgia Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1919
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1905
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1919
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1905
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1905
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1905<br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1905
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| 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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=== Record Loss ===
== History  ==
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==== Parent County  ====
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'''1919.''' The courthouse was destroyed by fire 16 January 1910, but the fire-proof vault prevented any damage to county records.<ref name="PKG">Paul K. Graham, ''Georgia Courthouse Disasters'' (Decatur, Georgia: Genealogy Co., 2013), 38. {{WorldCat|852690295|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.</ref>
'''1905'''--Jenkins County was created 17 August 1905&nbsp;from [[Bulloch County, Georgia|Bulloch]], [[Burke County, Georgia|Burke]],[[Emanuel County, Georgia|Emanuel]] and [[Screven County, Georgia|Screven]] Counties.<br>'''County seat:''' Millen <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
 
==== Boundary Changes  ====
 
==== Variant Spellings  ====
 
==== Record Loss ====
 
'''1919''' -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.
 
For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:
 
*[[Burned Counties Research]] <br>
*[http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424 http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424]
 
== Places/Localities  ==
 
==== Populated Places  ====
 
==== Neighboring Counties ====
 
*[[Bulloch County, Georgia|Bulloch]]
*[[Burke County, Georgia|Burke]]
*[[Emanuel County, Georgia|Emanuel]]
*[[Screven County, Georgia|Screven]]
 
== Genealogy Resources  ==
 
==== Research Guides  ====
 
==== African Americans  ====
 
==== Bible Records  ====
 
==== Cemeteries  ====
 
==== Census  ====
 
==== Church Records  ====
 
==== Court  ====
 
==== Genealogy  ====
 
==== Land and Property  ====
 
==== Local Histories  ====


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==== Maps  ====
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{GA Boundary Changes Intro|Jenkins}}
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*'''1905''' Jenkins County was created 17 August 1905 from [[Bulloch County, Georgia Genealogy|Bulloch]], [[Burke County, Georgia Genealogy|Burke]], [[Emanuel County, Georgia Genealogy|Emanuel]] and [[Screven County, Georgia Genealogy|Screven]] Counties.
*'''County seat:''' Millen<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


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==== Military  ====


=== Populated Places ===
==== Naturalization  ====
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://georgia.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,165,c,jenkins.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Jenkins County, Georgia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County,_Georgia, accessed 1 September 2019.</ref>


{{Populated places
==== Newspapers  ====
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millen,_Georgia Millen]
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==== Occupations  ====
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birdsville,_Georgia Birdsville]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butts,_Georgia Butts]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herndon,_Georgia Herndon]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramore_Hill,_Georgia Paramore_Hill]
| unincorp-col3=<div></div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarboro,_Georgia Scarboro]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perkins,_Georgia Perkins]
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=== History Timeline ===
==== Probate Records  ====
{{GA Historical Timeline Intro|Jenkins}}


== Resources ==
==== Taxation  ====
{{GA Resources Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Bible Records ===
==== Vital Records ====
{{GA Bible Intro|Jenkins}}
* [http://usgwarchives.net/ga/jenkins/bible.html Jenkins County Bible Records] at Georgia USGenWeb Archives Project


=== Biographies ===
===== Birth =====
{{GA Biographies Intro|Jenkins}}


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


=== Cemeteries ===
===== Death  =====
{| style = "border:1px solid black; width:70%;"
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Jenkins, 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=Jenkins+County%2C+Georgia%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_464&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r&plot= Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Georgia&cemetery_county=Jenkins&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ga/jenkins/cemetery.html USGW Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/ga/jenkins.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, Jenkins - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1175056500|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
* [https://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Jenkins%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=Jenkins+County%2C+Georgia%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_464 Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Jenkins,%20Georgia,%20United%20States&reqParents=392385&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Jenkins,%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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=== Census Records ===
===== Vital Record Substitutes  =====
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County,_Georgia#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1910 |11520
|1920 |14328
|1930 |12908
|1940 |11843
|1950 |10264
|1960 |9148
|1970 |8332
|1980 |8841
|1990 |8247
|2000 |8575
|2010 |8340
}}{{GA Census Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Church Records ===
== Genealogy Societies and Libraries  ==
{{GA Church Intro|Jenkins}}<br>
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392385&reqParentsLabel=Jenkins%2C%20Georgia%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


=== Court Records ===
==== Family History Centers  ====
{{GA Court Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Directories ===
*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
{{GA Directories Intro|Jenkins}}


*'''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
== Websites ==


=== Emigration and Immigration ===
== County Courthouse ==
{{GA Emigration Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
Probate&nbsp;Court has marriage and probate records; <br>Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land&nbsp;<br>records from 1905<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Jenkins County, Georgia. Page 157 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
{{GA Ethnic Groups Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Funeral Homes ===
== History<br> ==
{{GA Funeral Homes Intro|Jenkins}}
* [https://www.christopheryoungfh.com/ Christopher Young Funeral Home] in Millen
* [https://www.crowefieldsfuneral.com/ Crowe-Fields Funeral Home, Inc.] in Millen
* [https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=164129566939630&__tn__=C-R Dwight's Funeral Home] in Millen (Facebook)
* [https://jamesakirklandmortuary.business.site/ James A. Kirkland Mortuary] in Millen


=== Genealogies ===
==== Parent County ====
{{GA Genealogies Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Guardianship ===
'''1905'''--Jenkins County was created 17 August 1905&nbsp;from [[Bulloch County, Georgia|Bulloch]], [[Burke County, Georgia|Burke]],[[Emanuel County, Georgia|Emanuel]] and [[Screven County, Georgia|Screven]] Counties.<br>'''County seat:''' Millen <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
{{GA Guardianship Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Land and Property Records ===
==== Boundary Changes  ====
{{GA Land Intro|Jenkins}}


''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
==== Record Loss  ====
*'''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]


=== Local Histories ===
'''1919''' -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.
{{GA Histories Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:
{{GA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{GA Jenkins County}}}}
{{GA Maps Intro|Jenkins}}


*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392385&reqParentsLabel=Jenkins%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]]  
*[[Burned Counties Research]] <br>
*'''1740s-?''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/hmf Historic Map File] at Georgia Archives Virtual Vault - images
*[http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424 http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424]
*'''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)]


=== Migration ===
== Places / Localities  ==
{{GA Migration Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Military Records ===
==== Populated Places  ====
{{GA Military Intro|Jenkins}}


'''''Civil War '''''<br>
==== Neighboring Counties  ====


'''Online Records'''
*[[Bulloch County, Georgia|Bulloch]]  
*'''1861-1865'''  {{RecordSearch|1932370|Georgia Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — index
*[[Burke County, Georgia|Burke]]  
*'''1861-1865'''  {{RecordSearch|1932397|Georgia Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — index
*[[Emanuel County, Georgia|Emanuel]]  
*'''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)
*[[Screven County, Georgia|Screven]]
*'''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


== Resources  ==


'''''Civil War Battle'''''<br>
==== Cemeteries  ====
The following Civil War battle was fought in Jenkins County:<ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battles.htm Civil War Battles]. Filter by state or battle name.</ref>
*November 28, 1864 - Buck Head Creek.
*[https://storymaps.esri.com/stories/civilwar/ Battles of the American Civil War] maps - filter by state or by battle name.


'''''Spanish-American War'''''<br>
==== Church  ====
*'''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


'''''World War I'''''<br>
{{GA Church Intro}}  
*'''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
'''''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 ($))


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
==== Court  ====
{{GA Naturalization Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Newspapers ===
==== Land  ====
{{GA Newspapers Intro|Jenkins}}
*'''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


=== Obituaries ===
{{GA Land}}  
{{GA Obituaries Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Other Records ===
==== Local Histories  ====
{{GA Other Records Intro|Jenkins}}


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


=== Periodicals ===
==== Maps ====
{{GA Periodicals Intro|Jenkins}}
[[Image:Gajenkins.jpg|right|900px]]


=== Probate Records ===
==== Military  ====
{{GA Probate Intro|Jenkins}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
===== Civil War  =====
*'''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 — 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
*[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]


=== School Records ===
====== Civil War Battle  ======
{{GA Schools Intro|Jenkins}}
===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


=== Tax Records ===
The following Civil War battle was fought in Jenkins County.
{{GA Tax Intro|Jenkins}}
*'''1787-1900''' {{RecordSearch|4130006|Georgia, Tax Digests, 1787-1900}} at FamilySearch — [[Georgia, Tax Digests - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], index & images


=== Vital Records ===
*November 28, 1864 = [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/ga026.htm Buck Head Creek]<ref>Heritage Preservation Services, [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/ga026.htm Civil War Battle Summaries by State], (accessed 13 August, 2012)</ref>
{{GA Vital Intro|Jenkins}}


==== Birth ====
:[http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/GAmap.htm Map] showing Civil War battles in Georgia.
{{GA Birth Intro|Jenkins}}
*'''1870-1960''' {{RecordSearch|3438747|Georgia, County Delayed Birth and Death Records, 1870-1960}} at FamilySearch — index, and some images
==== Marriage ====
{{GA Marriage Intro|Jenkins}}


*'''1560-1993''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=georgia%2cga Georgia, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
==== Newspapers ====
*'''1699-1944'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7839 Georgia Marriages 1699-1944] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''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'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4766 Georgia Marriage Records from Select Counties 1828-1978] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


==== Death ====
{{GA Newspaper abstracts|Jenkins}}  
{{GA Death Intro|Jenkins}}
*'''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 ($)
*'''1919-1930''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/gadeaths/search Georgia Death Certificates] at [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/ Georgia Archives Virtual Vault] - index & images
*'''1928-1930''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/nondeath Georgia Non-Indexed Death Certificates] at [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/ Georgia Archives Virtual Vault] - images
*'''1928-1942'''  {{RecordSearch|1385727|Georgia Deaths, 1928-1942}} at FamilySearch — index & images
*'''1933-1998'''  {{RecordSearch|1937238|Georgia Death Index 1933-1998}} at FamilySearch — index


==== Divorce ====
==== Probate  ====
{{GA Divorce Intro|Jenkins}}


== Research Facilities ==
{{GA Probate Intro}}  
{{GA Research Facilities Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Archives ===
==== Taxation  ====
{{GA Archives Intro|Jenkins}}


=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{GA Tax Intro}}  
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ga/statesboro/1526-fair-road Statesboro Georgia FamilySearch Center]
==== Vital Records  ====


=== Libraries ===
{{GA Vital Intro}}  
{{GA Libraries Intro|Jenkins}}


=== Museums ===
== Societies and Libraries&nbsp;  ==
{{GA Museums Intro|Jenkins}}


== Societies ==
==== Family History Centers<br>  ====
{{GA Societies Intro|Jenkins}}


'''Central Georgia Genealogial Society '''<br>900 Georgia Highway 96<br>PO Box 2024<br>Warner Robins, GA 31099-2024<br>Email: [mailto:centralgagene@gmail.com centralgagene@gmail.com]<br>[https://cggs.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Central-Georgia-Genealogical-Society-205285712842623/ Facebook]<br><br>
*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]


== Websites ==
== Web Sites  ==
{{GA Websites Intro|Jenkins}}


*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/173266752734188/ Georgia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
*USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.  
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~gajenki2/ USGenWeb Jenkins County, Georgia project]. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county.
*{{FHL|Georgia%2C+Jenkins|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/jenkins.htm GAGenWeb Archives]
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/GA/Jenkins/ Jenkins County, Georgia Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/GA/Jenkins/ Jenkins County, Georgia Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|169|Georgia|Jenkins}}- 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 ==
== References  ==
{{GA Research Guides Intro|Jenkins}}


== References ==
<references /> {{Georgia|Georgia}}
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Guide to Jenkins County Georgia genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

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Jenkins County, Georgia
Map
Map of Georgia highlighting Jenkins County
Location in the state of Georgia
Facts
Founded August 17, 1905
County Seat Millen
Courthouse
Address Jenkins County Courthouse
Harvey St
PO Box 797
Millen, GA 30442-0797
Phone: 478.982.4683
Jenkins County Website


County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Jenkins County Courthouse
Harvey St
PO Box 797
Millen, GA 30442-0797
Phone: 478.982.4683

Probate Court has marriage and probate records; Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land 
records from 1905.[1]

Beginning Dates for Jenkins County, Georgia Genealogy Government Records
Birth Marriage Death Census Land Probate




1905

History[edit | edit source]

Parent County[edit | edit source]

1905--Jenkins County was created 17 August 1905 from Bulloch, Burke,Emanuel and Screven Counties.
County seat: Millen [2]

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Variant Spellings[edit | edit source]

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

1919 -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.

For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:

Places/Localities[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]

Genealogy Resources[edit | edit source]

Research Guides[edit | edit source]

African Americans[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Census[edit | edit source]

Church Records[edit | edit source]

Court[edit | edit source]

Genealogy[edit | edit source]

Land and Property[edit | edit source]

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Maps[edit | edit source]

Military[edit | edit source]

Naturalization[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Occupations[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

Taxation[edit | edit source]

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Birth[edit | edit source]
Marriage[edit | edit source]
Death[edit | edit source]
Vital Record Substitutes[edit | edit source]

Genealogy Societies and Libraries[edit | edit source]

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

Websites[edit | edit source]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Probate Court has marriage and probate records;
Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land 
records from 1905[1]

History
[edit | edit source]

Parent County[edit | edit source]

1905--Jenkins County was created 17 August 1905 from Bulloch, Burke,Emanuel and Screven Counties.
County seat: Millen [2]

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

1919 -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.

For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:

Places / Localities[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Church[edit | edit source]

Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. For general information about Georgia denominations, see the Georgia Church Records wiki page.

Court[edit | edit source]

Land[edit | edit source]

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Local Histories[edit | edit source]

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Maps[edit | edit source]

Gajenkins.jpg

Military[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]
Civil War Battle[edit | edit source]

The following Civil War battle was fought in Jenkins County.

Map showing Civil War battles in Georgia.

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Template:GA Newspaper abstracts

Probate[edit | edit source]

Colonial courts kept some early probate records. From 1777 to 1798 and since 1852, the court of ordinary or register of probates has kept probate and guardianship records. The inferior court handled probate and guardianship matters from 1798 to 1852.

Many probate records to the 1930s and 1940s are at the Georgia Department of Archives and History and the FamilySearch Library on microfilm.

Content: Probate Records may give the decedent's date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their place of residence.

Record types: Wills, estates, guardianships, naturalizations, marriage, adoption, and birth and death records (not all years).

Taxation[edit | edit source]

Taxes were levied on free white males over 21 and all slaves up to age 60. These persons are referred to as "polls." Tax listings, or digests, of a county generally list the taxable landowners and other polls and the amount of tax. The records for each county are divided by militia district.

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Georgia State Department of Health , the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred or order electronically online.

For some online statewide indexes, see the FamilySearch Historical Record Collections for Georgia.

Societies and Libraries [edit | edit source]

Family History Centers
[edit | edit source]

Web Sites[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Jenkins County, Georgia. Page 157 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  3. ↑ Heritage Preservation Services, Civil War Battle Summaries by State, (accessed 13 August, 2012)
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