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


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<center>{{Infobox U.S. County 2016
| founded year = 1833
|organized= December 18, 1833
| founded date = December 18
|county seat= Lafayette
| seat = Lafayette
|parent county= [[Murray County, Georgia Genealogy|Murray]]<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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| building address = Walker County Courthouse]<br> 103 S Duke Street <br>Lafayette, GA 30728-0445<br> Phone: 706.638.1742&nbsp;<br> [http://www.walkerga.us/ '''Walker County Website'''] }}  
|county1= [[Catoosa County, Georgia Genealogy|Catoosa]]
|county2= [[Chattooga County, Georgia Genealogy|Chattooga]]
|county3= [[Dade County, Georgia Genealogy|Dade]]
|county4= [[DeKalb County, Alabama Genealogy|DeKalb (AL)]]
|county5= [[Gordon County, Georgia Genealogy|Gordon]]
|county6= [[Hamilton County, Tennessee Genealogy|Hamilton (TN)]]
|county7= [[Whitfield County, Georgia Genealogy|Whitfield]]</br><center>[[Walker County, Georgia Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
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== County Information ==


=== Description ===
== County Courthouse  ==
The county was named for Georgia'a U.S. Senator, Freeman Walker (1780-1827). The county is located in the northwestern area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Walker County, Georgia" in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walker_County,_Georgia'' accessed 6 Nov 2018 </ref>


=== County Courthouse ===
[http://www.walkerga.us/ Walker County Courthouse]<br> 103 S Duke Street <br>Lafayette, GA 30728-0445<br> Phone: 706.638.1742&nbsp;<br><br>Clerk Superior Court has divorce,&nbsp;court and land records from 1883; Probate judge has marriage and&nbsp;probate records; County Health Department has birth and death records<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Walker County, Georgia. Page 161 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>  
{{GA Courthouse Intro|Walker}}
'''Walker County Courthouse'''<br> 103 S Duke Street <br>Lafayette, GA 30728-0445<br> Phone: 706-638-1742 <br> [https://walkercountyga.gov/ Walker County Website] <br><br>
Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land records from 1883.<br>
Probate judge has marriage and probate records.<br>
County Health Department has birth and death 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>


=== Walker County, Georgia Record Dates  ===
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{{GA Record Dates Intro|Walker}}
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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), Walker 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" | '''[[Walker County, Georgia Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Birth]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Walker County, Georgia Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Marriage]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Walker County, Georgia Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Death]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Walker County, Georgia Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Census|Census]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Walker 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" | '''[[Walker County, Georgia Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Probate_Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Walker 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" |1883
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1919
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1883
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| 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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'''1883''' The courthouse at LaFayette was burned several times between 2 February and 6 September. No county courthouse records survive prior to 1883.<ref>Paul K. Graham, ''Georgia Courthouse Disasters'' (Decatur, Georgia: Genealogy Co., 2013), 55. {{WorldCat|852690295|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.</ref><br>
==== Parent County ====


{{Fire+}}
'''1833'''--Walker County was created 18 December 1833 from [[Murray County, Georgia|Murray]] County.&nbsp;'''County seat:''' Lafayette <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|Walker}}
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*'''1833''' Walker County was created 18 December 1833 from [[Murray County, Georgia Genealogy|Murray]] County.
*'''County seat:''' Lafayette<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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=== Populated Places ===
==== Boundary Changes  ====
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://georgia.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,295,c,walker.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Walker _County,_Georgia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walker_County,_Georgia, accessed 10 October 2019.</ref>
Walker County, Georgia
{{Populated places
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickamauga,_Georgia Chickamauga]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Oglethorpe,_Georgia Fort_Oglethorpe]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaFayette,_Georgia LaFayette]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lookout_Mountain,_Georgia Lookout Mountain]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rossville,_Georgia Rossville]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascalon,_Georgia Ascalon]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronco,_Georgia Bronco]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassandra,_Georgia Cassandra]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattanooga_Valley,_Georgia Chattanooga Valley]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairview,_Georgia Fairview]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakeview,_Georgia Lakeview]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedar_Grove,_Walker_County,_Georgia Cedar Grove]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenchat,_Georgia Cenchat]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_Post,_Georgia Center Post]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chestnutflat,_Georgia Chestnutflat]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_Heights,_Georgia Cooper Heights]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth,_Walker_County,_Georgia Corinth]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davis_Crossroads,_Georgia Davis Crossroads]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durham,_Georgia Durham]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Cliff,_Georgia Eagle_Cliff]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Armuchee,_Georgia Armuchee]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estelle,_Georgia Estelle]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flintstone,_Georgia Flintstone]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Point,_Georgia High Point]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinkles,_Georgia Hinkles]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington,_Georgia Kensington]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lytle,_Georgia Lytle]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi,_Georgia Naomi]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburg,_Walker_County,_Georgia Pittsburg]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Spring,_Georgia Rock Spring]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villanow,_Georgia Villanow]


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In 1833 the territory of Walker included not only its present area, but all of Dade and a large part of Whitfield, Catoosa and Chattooga counties. In 1837 all of Walker's territory west of the top of Lookout Mountain was cut off and the county of Dade was established as the most northwestern county in the State. In 1838 another portion was cut off and the county of Chattooga was established. Then again in 1853, more territory was extracted and the county of Catoosa was formed. In 1853 and later in 1859 other portions of Walker County were used to make Whitfield County."--''from The History of Walker County, Georgia ''by James Alfred Sartain. Published by A.J. Showalter Company, Dalton, Georgia, 1932
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerber,_Georgia Gerber]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbush,_Georgia Greenbush]
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}}


=== History Timeline ===
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.
{{GA Historical Timeline Intro|Walker}}


In 1833 the territory of Walker included not only its present area, but all of Dade and a large part of Whitfield, Catoosa and Chattooga counties. In 1837 all of Walker's territory west of the top of Lookout Mountain was cut off and the county of Dade was established as the most northwestern county in the State. In 1838 another portion was cut off and the county of Chattooga was established. Then again in 1853, more territory was extracted and the county of Catoosa was formed. In 1853 and later in 1859 other portions of Walker County were used to make Whitfield County."--''from The History of Walker County, Georgia ''by James Alfred Sartain. Published by A.J. Showalter Company, Dalton, Georgia, 1932
==== Variant Spellings  ====


== Resources ==
==== Record Loss  ====
{{GA Resources Intro|Walker}}


=== Bible Records ===
{{Fire}}'''1883''' The courthouse at LaFayette was burned 2 February 1883 at the hands of an unknown arsonist. His target was county records which he attempted to destroy several times over the next few months, finally ending on 6 September. No county courthouse records survive prior to 1883<ref name="PKG">Paul K. Graham, ''Georgia Courthouse Disasters'' (Decatur, Georgia: Genealogy Co., 2013), 55. {{WorldCat|852690295|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.</ref><br><br>
{{GA Bible Intro|Walker}}
* [https://www.mccormickbooks.com/product/sku/34798 Bible Records Walker County, Georgia] at McCormick Book ($)
* [http://usgwarchives.net/ga/walker/bible.html Walker County Bible Records] at Georgia USGenWeb Archives Project


=== Biographies  ===
{{Fire+}}
{{GA Biographies Intro|Walker}}


=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
The courthouse in Walker County was burned in 1883. There are no county records available prior to that time. Some people had their deeds re-recorded after 1883 but most other records were lost. The above referenced book by James Sartain is a very good source.&nbsp; The [http://www.walker.public.lib.ga.us/ghr/ghr1.htm library] in the county seat, Lafayette, has a genealogy section and the people there are very helpful.
{{GA Business Records Intro|Walker}}
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20342/georgia-state-employees?s=275764761 Georgia, State Employees] at MyHeritage — index ($)


=== Cemeteries ===
== Places/Localities  ==
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Walker, 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=Walker+County%2C+Georgia%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_528&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r&plot= Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Georgia&cemetery_county=Walker&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ga/walker/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, Walker - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=373986962|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
* [https://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Walker%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=Walker+County%2C+Georgia%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_528 Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Walker,%20Georgia,%20United%20States&reqParents=392429&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Walker,%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 ===
==== Populated Places  ====
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walker_County,_Georgia#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1840 |6572
|1850 |13109 
|1860 |10082 
|1870 |9925 
|1880 |11056
|1890 |13282
|1900 |15661
|1910 |18692
|1920 |23370
|1930 |26206
|1940 |31024
|1950 |38198
|1960 |45264
|1970 |50691 
|1980 |56470 
|1990 |58340 
|2000 |61053
|2010 |68756
}}
{{GA Census Intro|Walker}}


=== Church Records ===
==== Neighboring Counties  ====
{{GA Church Intro|Walker}}<br>
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392429&reqParentsLabel=Walker%2C%20Georgia%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


*Shiloh Baptist Church Minutes at [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers] ($)
*[[Catoosa County, Georgia|Catoosa]]
*[[Chattooga County, Georgia|Chattooga]]
*[[Dade County, Georgia|Dade]]
*[[DeKalb County, Alabama|DeKalb County, Alabama]]
*[[Gordon County, Georgia|Gordon]]
*[[Hamilton County, Tennessee|Hamilton County, Tennessee]]
*[[Whitfield County, Georgia|Whitfield]]


=== Court Records ===
== Genealogy Resources  ==
{{GA Court Intro|Walker}}


* '''1883-1904''' {{FSC|303504|item|disp=Court Minutes with Index, 1883-1904.}}(*); Superior Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
==== Research Guides  ====
* '''1883-1906''' {{FSC|25384|item|disp=Court Minutes, 1883-1906}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1893-1900''' {{FSC|303517|item|disp=County Court Minutes, 1893-1900.}}(*); Superior Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images


=== Directories ===
==== African Americans  ====
{{GA Directories Intro|Walker}}


*'''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
==== Bible Records ====


=== Emigration and Immigration ===
==== Cemeteries ====
{{GA Emigration Intro|Walker}}


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
==== Census  ====
{{GA Ethnic Groups Intro|Walker}}


=== Funeral Homes ===
==== Church Records ====
{{GA Funeral Homes Intro|Walker}}
* [https://www.heritagebattlefield.com/ Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory] in Fort Oglethorpe
* [https://www.lane-southcrestchapel.com/?utm_source=NEXT+&utm_medium=Google_website Lane Funeral Home - South Crest Chapel] in Rossville
* [http://wallis-wilbanksfuneralhome.com/HOME.html Wallis Wilbanks Funeral Home] in LaFayette
* [https://www.wilsonfuneralhome.com/ Wilson Funeral Homes] in Chickamauga, Fort Oglethorpe and LaFayette


=== Genealogies  ===
{{GA Church Intro}}  
{{GA Genealogies Intro|Walker}}


=== Guardianship ===
:*Shiloh Baptist Church Minutes at [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers] ($).
{{GA Guardianship Intro|Walker}}


=== Land and Property Records ===
==== Court  ====
{{GA Land Intro|Walker}}


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


==== Land and Property  ====


=== Local Histories ===
{{GA Land}}  
{{GA Histories Intro|Walker}}


*Sartain, James Alfred. ''History of Walker County, Georgia.'' Dalton, Ga.: A.J. Showalter Co., 1932. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=22850 Ancestry] ($)
==== Local Histories  ====
*''Index for History of Walker County by James Alfred Sartain.'' Lafayette, Ga.: Cherokee Regional Library, 1978. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=22859 Ancestry] ($)


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{GA History}}  
{{GA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{GA Walker County}}}}
{{GA Maps Intro|Walker}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392429&reqParentsLabel=Walker%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)]
*Walker County Map at [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers] ($).


=== Migration ===
:*Sartain, James Alfred. ''History of Walker County, Georgia.'' Dalton, Ga.: A.J. Showalter Co., 1932. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=22850 Ancestry] ($).<br>
{{GA Migration Intro|Walker}}


=== Military Records ===
:*''Index for History of Walker County by James Alfred Sartain.'' Lafayette, Ga.: Cherokee Regional Library, 1978. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=22859 Ancestry] ($).
{{GA Military Intro|Walker}}


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


'''''Civil War '''''<br>
*[http://www.mapofus.org/georgia/ Maps of Georgia (1758-1932)]


'''Online Records'''
[[Image:Gawalker.jpg|right|900px|Gawalker.jpg]]  
*'''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


{{GA Civil War Regiments|Walker}}<br>
:*Walker County Map at [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers] ($).
:- [[1st Regiment, Georgia Cavalry (Confederate)|1st Regiment, Georgia Cavalry (Confederate)]], Company F and I
:- [[1st Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|1st Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], 2d Company D
:- [[9th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|9th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Company G
:- [[23rd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|23rd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Company H
:- [[39th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|39th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Companies E and K
:- [[55th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|55th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]]
:- [[60th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|60th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Company C


*Crawley, Laura. 1986. Civil War medicine at Chickamauga Battlefield. Rossville, Georgia: Delta Genealogical Society. {{FSC|459783|item|disp=film 1421647 item 3}}
==== Military  ====
*Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Walker County). 1964. Confederate pension roll, 1890-1957. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah. {{FSC|275680|item|disp=film 394048}}


'''''Civil War Battles'''''<br>
===== Civil War =====
The following Civil War battles were fought in Walker County.<ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battles.htm Civil War Battles]. Filter by state or battle name.</ref>
*September 10-11, 1863 - Davis' Cross Roads, also known as Dug Gap.
*September 18-20, 1863 - Chickamauga.<br>
:*''The Chattanooga Campaign: With Especial Reference to Wisconsin's Participation Therein.'' By Michael Hendrick Fitch. Madison, Wisc.: Wisconsin History Commission, 1911. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26051 Ancestry] ($). Contains chapter on Chickamauga battle.
*[https://storymaps.esri.com/stories/civilwar/ Battles of the American Civil War] maps - filter by state or by battle name.


'''''Spanish-American War'''''<br>
{{VAciv}}
*'''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>
:- [[1st Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|1st Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], 2d Company D
*'''1914-1918''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/p17154coll7 World War I Casualties Scrapbooks] - images and alphabetical index
:- [[9th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|9th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Company G
*'''1920-1929''' {{RecordSearch|3010041|Georgia, World War I, Statement of Service Cards, 1920-1929}} at FamilySearch — index & images
:- [[23rd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|23rd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Company H
:- [[39th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|39th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Companies E and K
:- [[55th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|55th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]]
:- [[60th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|60th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]], Company C


'''''World War II'''''<br>
====== Civil War Battle  ======
*'''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 ===
The following Civil War battles were fought in Walker County.
{{GA Naturalization Intro|Walker}}


=== Newspapers ===
*September 10-11, 1863 = [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/ga003.htm Davis' Cross Roads], also known as Dug Gap<ref>Heritage Preservation Services, [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/ga003.htm Civil War Battle Summaries by State], (accessed 13 August, 2012)</ref>
{{GA Newspapers Intro|Walker}}
*September 18-20, 1863 = [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/ga004.htm Chickamauga]<ref>Heritage Preservation Services, [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/ga004.htm Civil War Battle Summaries by State], (accessed 13 August, 2012)</ref>
*'''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 ($)
*'''1800s-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999] at Ancestry - index ($)
*'''1885-1886'''  Walker County Marriages from Newspapers 1885-1886 at [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers] ($)
*[https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn89053008/1920-02-05/ed-1/ Georgia Historic Newspapers] at Digital Library of Georgia


=== Obituaries ===
:[http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/GAmap.htm Map] showing Civil War battles in Georgia.
{{GA Obituaries Intro|Walker}}


=== Other Records ===
:*Fitch, Michael Hendrick. ''The Chattanooga Campaign: With Especial Reference to Wisconsin's Participation Therein.'' Madison, Wisc.: Wisconsin History Commission, 1911. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26051 Ancestry] ($).
{{GA Other Records Intro|Walker}}


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


=== Periodicals ===
==== Newspapers  ====
{{GA Periodicals Intro|Walker}}


=== Probate Records ===
{{GA Newspaper abstracts|Walker}}  
{{GA Probate Intro|Walker}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
==== Occupations  ====
*'''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 ($)
*'''1754-1776''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/cwb Colonial Will Books] at Georgia Archives Virtual Vault - images with alpha index
*'''1866-1917''' [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Names of Families in Walker County Wills, Estates, Probate, Marriages, Church Records] at Georgia Pioneers ($)
*'''1869-1950''' {{FSC|270981|item|disp=Probate Records, 1869-1950}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1883-1906''' {{FSC|25384|item|disp=Court Minutes, 1883-1906}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1883-1956''' {{FSC|303603|item|disp=Will Records, 1883-1956}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* {{FSC|323388|item|disp=Troup and Walker County records}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — index & 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]


==== Probate Records  ====


=== School Records ===
{{GA Probate Intro}}  
{{GA Schools Intro|Walker}}
===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 ===
:*'''1883-1917''' - Index to Walker County, Georgia Wills, Volume I (1883-1917) at [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers] ($).
{{GA Tax Intro|Walker}}
:*1866-1887 (digital images) [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers]
*'''1787-1900''' {{RecordSearch|4130006|Georgia, Tax Digests, 1787-1900}} at FamilySearch — [[Georgia, Tax Digests - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], index & images
:*'''1883-1895''' - Index to Walker County, Georgia Inventories and Appraisements Book A (1883-1895) at [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countyworth.html Georgia Pioneers] ($).
:*'''1883-1892''' - Index to Walker County Annual Returns and Vouchers Book A (1883-1888) and Book B (1888-1892) at [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers] ($).
:*1883-1888 Index to Annual&nbsp;Returns, Vouchers,&nbsp;Book A [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers]  
:*1888-1892 Index to Annual Returns and Vouchers, Book B [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers]


=== Vital Records ===
==== Taxation  ====
{{GA Vital Intro|Walker}}


==== Birth ====
{{GA Tax Intro}}  
{{GA Birth Intro|Walker}}
*'''1870-1960''' {{RecordSearch|3438747|Georgia, County Delayed Birth and Death Records, 1870-1960}} at FamilySearch — index, and some images
*'''1916-1921'''  Walker County Births (1916-1921) at [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers] ($)


==== Marriage ====
==== Vital Records  ====
{{GA Marriage Intro|Walker}}


*'''1560-1993'''  [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=georgia%2cga Georgia, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
{{GA Vital Intro}} See also [http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/ga-vital-records/ How to order Georgia Vital Records]  
*'''1699-1944'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7839 Georgia Marriages 1699-1944] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''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 ($)
*'''1882-1895'''  Walker County Marriage Index 1882-1895. Batch {{IGI|M713891}} 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>


==== Death ====
===== Birth  =====
{{GA Death Intro|Walker}}
*'''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 ====
*'''1916-1921''' - Walker County Births (1916-1921) at [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers] ($).
{{GA Divorce Intro|Walker}}
===Voting Records===
*'''1856-1941''' {{RecordSearch|3326831|Georgia, County Voter Registrations, 1856-1941}} at FamilySearch — [[Georgia, County Voter Registrations - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], index & images


== Research Facilities ==
===== Marriage  =====
{{GA Research Facilities Intro|Walker}}


=== Archives ===
*'''1882-1895''' - Walker County Marriage Index 1882-1895. Batch {{IGI|M713891}} 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>
{{GA Archives Intro|Walker}}


'''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>
===== Death  =====


=== FamilySearch Centers ===
===== Vital Record Substitutes  =====
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/tn/ooltewah/3067-ooltewah-ringgold-road Chattanooga Tennessee FamilySearch Center]
*'''1885-1886''' - Walker County Marriages from Newspapers 1885-1886 at [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywalker.html Georgia Pioneers] ($).


=== Libraries ===
== Genealogy Societies and Libraries ==
{{GA Libraries Intro|Walker}}


=== Museums ===
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/ga-society-archive/ List of Georgia Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical &amp; Genealogical Societies]
{{GA Museums Intro|Walker}}


== Societies ==
==== Family History Centers  ====
{{GA Societies Intro|Walker}}


'''Delta Genealogical Society'''<br>504 McFarland Avenue<br>Rossville, GA 30741-1255<br>423-521-2965<br>Email: [mailto:chattdeltagensoc@gmail.com chattdeltagensoc@gmail.com]<br>[https://sites.rootsweb.com/~gadgs/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/ChattDeltaGenSoc/ Facebook]<br><br>
*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
'''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>
'''Walker County Historical Society'''<br>305 S Duke St<br>La Fayette, GA 30728-2936<br>706-764-2801<br>Email: [mailto:dboyle1946@comcast.net dboyle1946@comcast.net]<br>[http://www.usgenweb.info/gawalker/WalkCoHistSoc.html Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/pg/WalkerCountyHistoricalSociety Facebook]<br><br>


== Websites ==
== Websites ==
{{GA Websites Intro|Walker}}


*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/173266752734188/ Georgia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/walker-county/ Walker County, GA History, Records, Facts and Genealogy]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ga/walker.htm US Genweb Archives for Walker County Georgia]
*[https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/110185259296456584560 Georgia Genealogy Network Community on Google+]
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/GA/Walker/ Walker County, Georgia Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/173266752734188/ Georgia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
*[http://www.georgiapioneers.com Georgia Pioneers] ($)
*[http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ga/county/walker/ Walker County GeorgiaGenWeb]  
*{{FSC Place IDNum|192|Georgia|Walker}}- 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
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ga/walker.htm US Genweb Archives for Walker County Georgia]  
*{{FHL|Georgia%2C+Walker|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/GA/Walker/ Walker County, Georgia Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)  
*Georgia Pioneers [http://www.georgiapioneers.com Georgia Pioneers]


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


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

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Walker County, Georgia
Map
Map of Georgia highlighting Walker County
Location in the state of Georgia
Facts
Founded December 18, 1833
County Seat Lafayette
Courthouse
Address Walker County Courthouse]
103 S Duke Street
Lafayette, GA 30728-0445
Phone: 706.638.1742 
Walker County Website


County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Walker County Courthouse
103 S Duke Street
Lafayette, GA 30728-0445
Phone: 706.638.1742 

Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land records from 1883; Probate judge has marriage and probate records; County Health Department has birth and death records[1]

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






History[edit | edit source]

Parent County[edit | edit source]

1833--Walker County was created 18 December 1833 from Murray County. County seat: Lafayette [2]

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

In 1833 the territory of Walker included not only its present area, but all of Dade and a large part of Whitfield, Catoosa and Chattooga counties. In 1837 all of Walker's territory west of the top of Lookout Mountain was cut off and the county of Dade was established as the most northwestern county in the State. In 1838 another portion was cut off and the county of Chattooga was established. Then again in 1853, more territory was extracted and the county of Catoosa was formed. In 1853 and later in 1859 other portions of Walker County were used to make Whitfield County."--from The History of Walker County, Georgia by James Alfred Sartain. Published by A.J. Showalter Company, Dalton, Georgia, 1932

For animated maps illustrating Georgia county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Georgia County Boundary Maps" (1758-1932) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.

Variant Spellings[edit | edit source]

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

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1883 The courthouse at LaFayette was burned 2 February 1883 at the hands of an unknown arsonist. His target was county records which he attempted to destroy several times over the next few months, finally ending on 6 September. No county courthouse records survive prior to 1883[3]

For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:


The courthouse in Walker County was burned in 1883. There are no county records available prior to that time. Some people had their deeds re-recorded after 1883 but most other records were lost. The above referenced book by James Sartain is a very good source.  The library in the county seat, Lafayette, has a genealogy section and the people there are very helpful.

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]

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]

Genealogy[edit | edit source]

Land and Property[edit | edit source]

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Local Histories[edit | edit source]

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  • Sartain, James Alfred. History of Walker County, Georgia. Dalton, Ga.: A.J. Showalter Co., 1932. Digital version at Ancestry ($).
  • Index for History of Walker County by James Alfred Sartain. Lafayette, Ga.: Cherokee Regional Library, 1978. Digital version at Ancestry ($).

Maps[edit | edit source]

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Military[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]

Regiments. Service men in Walker County, Georgia Genealogy served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in Walker County, Georgia Genealogy:


- 1st Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate), 2d Company D
- 9th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate), Company G
- 23rd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate), Company H
- 39th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate), Companies E and K
- 55th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)
- 60th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate), Company C
Civil War Battle[edit | edit source]

The following Civil War battles were fought in Walker County.

Map showing Civil War battles in Georgia.
  • Fitch, Michael Hendrick. The Chattanooga Campaign: With Especial Reference to Wisconsin's Participation Therein. Madison, Wisc.: Wisconsin History Commission, 1911. Digital version at Ancestry ($).

Naturalization[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

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Occupations[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[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).

  • 1883-1917 - Index to Walker County, Georgia Wills, Volume I (1883-1917) at Georgia Pioneers ($).
  • 1866-1887 (digital images) Georgia Pioneers
  • 1883-1895 - Index to Walker County, Georgia Inventories and Appraisements Book A (1883-1895) at Georgia Pioneers ($).
  • 1883-1892 - Index to Walker County Annual Returns and Vouchers Book A (1883-1888) and Book B (1888-1892) at Georgia Pioneers ($).
  • 1883-1888 Index to Annual Returns, Vouchers, Book A Georgia Pioneers
  • 1888-1892 Index to Annual Returns and Vouchers, Book B Georgia Pioneers

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. See also How to order Georgia Vital Records

Birth[edit | edit source]
Marriage[edit | edit source]
  • 1882-1895 - Walker County Marriage Index 1882-1895. Batch M713891 at FamilySearch - free.[6]
Death[edit | edit source]
Vital Record Substitutes[edit | edit source]
  • 1885-1886 - Walker County Marriages from Newspapers 1885-1886 at Georgia Pioneers ($).

Genealogy Societies and Libraries[edit | edit source]

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

Websites[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Walker County, Georgia. Page 161 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  2. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  3. ↑ Paul K. Graham, Georgia Courthouse Disasters (Decatur, Georgia: Genealogy Co., 2013), 55. At various libraries (WorldCat).
  4. ↑ Heritage Preservation Services, Civil War Battle Summaries by State, (accessed 13 August, 2012)
  5. ↑ Heritage Preservation Services, Civil War Battle Summaries by State, (accessed 13 August, 2012)
  6. ↑ 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.
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