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Guide to '''Seminole County, Georgia ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
Guide to '''Seminole County, Georgia ancestry, family history, and 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 = 1920
|organized= July 8, 1920
| founded date = July 8
|county seat= Donalsonville
| seat = Donalsonville
|parent county= [[Decatur County, Georgia Genealogy|Decatur]], [[Early County, Georgia Genealogy|Early]]<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 = Seminole County Courthouse<br>200 S Knowx Avenue<br> Donalsonville, GA 31745<br> Phone: 912.524.2525&nbsp;<br> [http://www.seminolecountyga.com/ '''Seminole County Website'''] }}  
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|county3= [[Houston County, Alabama Genealogy|Houston (AL)]]
|county4= [[Jackson County, Florida Genealogy|Jackson (FL)]]
|county5= [[Miller County, Georgia Genealogy|Miller]]</br><center>[[Seminole County, Georgia Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
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==County Information==


===Description===
== County Courthouse  ==
The county was named for the Seminole tribe of Native Americans, who once lived in the area. The county is located in the southeast area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Seminole County, Georgia" in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole_County,_Georgia'' accessed 5 Nov 2018 </ref>


===County Courthouse===
[http://www.seminolecountyga.com/ Seminole County Courthouse]<br>200 S Knowx Avenue<br> Donalsonville, GA 31745<br> Phone: 912.524.2525&nbsp;<br><br>Probate Court has birth, marriage, death, and probate records; Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land records from 1921<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Seminole County, Georgia. Page 159 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>  
{{GA Courthouse Intro|Seminole}}
'''Seminole County Courthouse'''<br>200 S Knox Avenue<br> Donalsonville, GA 31745<br> Phone: 912-524-2525 <br> [https://www.courtreference.com/Seminole-County-Georgia-Courts.htm Seminole County Website] <br><br>
Probate Court has birth, marriage, death, and probate records.<br>
Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land records from 1921.<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>


===Seminole County, Georgia Record Dates===
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{{GA Record Dates Intro|Seminole}}
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| colspan="7" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |<center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Seminole 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" |'''[[Seminole County, Georgia Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Birth]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Seminole County, Georgia Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Marriage]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Seminole County, Georgia Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Death]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Seminole County, Georgia Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Census|Census]]'''  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Seminole 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" |'''[[Seminole County, Georgia Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Probate_Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Seminole County, Georgia Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1921
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1921
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1921
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1921
| width="16.6%" align="center" | <br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1921
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1921<br>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1921
| 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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'''1922''' The temporary courthouse at Donalsonville burned in March 1922, about one and a half years after the county was created.<ref>Paul K. Graham, ''Georgia Courthouse Disasters'' (Decatur, Georgia: Genealogy Co., 2013), 52. {{WorldCat|852690295|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.</ref>
 
{{Fire+}}
|}
 
===Boundary Changes===
{{GA Boundary Changes Intro|Seminole}}
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*'''1920'''  Seminole County was created 8 July 1920 from [[Decatur County, Georgia Genealogy|Decatur]] and [[Early County, Georgia Genealogy|Early]] Counties.
*'''County seat:''' Donalsonville<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 ===
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://georgia.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,253,c,seminole.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "seminole_County,_Georgia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole_County,_Georgia#Cities_and_communities, accessed 7 Oct 2019</ref>
 
{{Populated places
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_City,_Georgia Iron City]</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild,_Georgia Fairchild]</div>
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*Little Hope
*Reynoldsville</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Mill,_Georgia Steam Mill]</div>
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*Tocktoethla</div>
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===History Timeline===
==== Parent County  ====
{{GA Historical Timeline Intro|Seminole}}


==Resources==
'''1920'''--Seminole County was created 8 July 1920&nbsp;from [[Decatur County, Georgia|Decatur]] and [[Early County, Georgia|Early ]]Counties.<br>&nbsp;'''County seat:''' Donalsonville <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
{{GA Resources Intro|Seminole}}


===Bible Records===
==== Boundary Changes  ====
{{GA Bible Intro|Seminole}}


===Biographies===
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 Biographies Intro|Seminole}}


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


===Cemeteries===
==== Record Loss  ====
{| style = "border:1px solid black; width:70%;"
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Seminole, 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=Seminole+County%2C+Georgia%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_507&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r&plot= Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Georgia&cemetery_county=Seminole&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ga/seminole/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, Seminole - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1766869188|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
* [https://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Seminole%2C+Georgia+cemeteries+ WorldCat.org]
|-
| 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=Seminole+County%2C+Georgia%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_507 Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Seminole,%20Georgia,%20United%20States&reqParents=395310&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Seminole,%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===
{{Fire}}'''1922.''' The temporary courthouse at Donalsonville burned in March 1922, about one and a half years after the county was created.<ref name="PKG">Paul K. Graham, ''Georgia Courthouse Disasters'' (Decatur, Georgia: Genealogy Co., 2013), 52. {{WorldCat|852690295|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.</ref><br><br>
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole_County,_Georgia#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1930 |7389
|1940 |8492
|1950 |7904
|1960 |6802
|1970 |7059 
|1980 |9057 
|1990 |9010 
|2000 |9369
|2010 |8729
}}{{GA Census Intro|Seminole}}


===Church Records===
{{Fire+}}  
{{GA Church Intro|Seminole}}<br>
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395310&reqParentsLabel=Seminole%2C%20Georgia%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


===Court Records===
== Places/Localities  ==
{{GA Court Intro|Seminole}}


===Directories===
==== Populated Places  ====
{{GA Directories Intro|Seminole}}


*'''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
==== Neighboring Counties  ====


===Emigration and Immigration===
[[Decatur County, Georgia|Decatur County]]
{{GA Emigration Intro|Seminole}}
[[Early County, Georgia|Early County]]
[[Houston County, Alabama|Houston County, Alabama]]
[[Jackson County, Florida|Jackson County, Florida]]
[[Miller County, Georgia|Miller County]]


===Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups===
<center>{{ GASeminole County, Georgia Clickable Neighbors}}</center>
{{GA Ethnic Groups Intro|Seminole}}


===Funeral Homes===
== Genealogy Resources  ==
{{GA Funeral Homes Intro|Seminole}}
* [https://www.evansskipperfh.com/ Evans-Skipper Funeral Home] in Donalsonville
* [https://www.moorefhdonalsonville.com/ Moore Funeral Home] in Donalsonville


===Genealogies===
==== Research Guides  ====
{{GA Genealogies Intro|Seminole}}


===Guardianship===
==== African Americans  ====
{{GA Guardianship Intro|Seminole}}


===Land and Property Records===
==== Bible Records ====
{{GA Land Intro|Seminole}}


''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
==== Cemeteries  ====
*'''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===
==== Census  ====
{{GA Histories Intro|Seminole}}


===Maps and Gazetteers===
==== Church Records  ====
{{GA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{GA Seminole County}}}}
{{GA Maps Intro|Seminole}}


*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395310&reqParentsLabel=Seminole%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]]
{{GA Church Intro}}
*'''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)]


===Migration===
==== Court  ====
{{GA Migration Intro|Seminole}}


===Military Records===
==== Genealogy  ====
{{GA Military Intro|Seminole}}


*Georgia [http://usgwarchives.net/ga/seminole/military.html USGenWeb Archives Project]
==== Land and Property  ====


'''''Civil War '''''<br>
{{GA Land}}


'''Online Records'''
==== Local Histories  ====


*'''1861-1865'''  {{RecordSearch|1932370|Georgia Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — index
{{GA History}}  
*'''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


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


*[http://www.mapofus.org/georgia/ Maps of Georgia (1758-1932)]


'''''World War I'''''<br>
[[Image:Gaseminole.jpg|right|900px|Gaseminole.jpg]]  
 
*'''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===
{{GA Naturalization Intro|Seminole}}
 
===Newspapers===
{{GA Newspapers Intro|Seminole}}
*'''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 Obituaries Intro|Seminole}}
 
===Other Records===
{{GA Other Records Intro|Seminole}}


'''''Voting Records '''''<br>
==== Military  ====


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


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


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


''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
*[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===
==== Probate Records ====
{{GA Schools Intro|Seminole}}
===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===
{{GA Probate Intro}}  
{{GA Tax Intro|Seminole}}
*'''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===
==== Taxation  ====
{{GA Vital Intro|Seminole}}


====Birth====
{{GA Tax Intro}}  
{{GA Birth Intro|Seminole}}
*'''1870-1960''' {{RecordSearch|3438747|Georgia, County Delayed Birth and Death Records, 1870-1960}} at FamilySearch — index, and some images
====Marriage====
{{GA Marriage Intro|Seminole}}


*'''1560-1993''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=georgia%2cga Georgia, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
==== Vital Records ====
*'''1699-1944'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7839 Georgia Marriages 1699-1944] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]— index ($)
*'''1754-1960'''  {{RecordSearch|2549568|Georgia Church Marriages, 1754-1960}} at 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 Vital Intro}} See also [http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/ga-vital-records/ How to order Georgia Vital Records]  
{{GA Death Intro|Seminole}}
*'''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====
==== Taxation  ====
{{GA Divorce Intro|Seminole}}


==Research Facilities==
==== Vital Records  ====
{{GA Research Facilities Intro|Seminole}}


===Archives===
===== Birth  =====
{{GA Archives Intro|Seminole}}


'''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>
===== Marriage  =====


===FamilySearch Centers===
===== Death  =====
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ga/bainbridge/1510-west-longleaf-drive Bainbridge Georgia FamilySearch Center]
===== Vital Record Substitutes  =====


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


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


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


'''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>
*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
'''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>
'''Seminole County Historical Society'''<br>PO Box 713<br>Donalsonville, GA 31759<br><br>
'''Southwest Georgia Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 4672<br>Albany, GA 31706<br>Email: [mailto:Freddypage@aol.com Freddypage@aol.com]<br>[http://www.swggs.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/swggs/ Facebook]<br><br>


==Websites==
== Websites ==
{{GA Websites Intro|Seminole}}


*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/173266752734188/ Georgia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/seminole-county/ Seminole County, GA History, Records, Facts and Genealogy]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/seminole.htm USGenWeb project] May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county.
*[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]
*USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
*{{FHL|Georgia%2C+Seminole|subject|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/GA/Seminole/ Seminole County, Georgia Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/GA/Seminole/ Seminole County, Georgia Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|2438|Georgia|Seminole}}- 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|Seminole}}


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

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Seminole County, Georgia
Map
Map of Georgia highlighting Seminole County
Location in the state of Georgia
Facts
Founded July 8, 1920
County Seat Donalsonville
Courthouse
Address Seminole County Courthouse
200 S Knowx Avenue
Donalsonville, GA 31745
Phone: 912.524.2525 
Seminole County Website


County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Seminole County Courthouse
200 S Knowx Avenue
Donalsonville, GA 31745
Phone: 912.524.2525 

Probate Court has birth, marriage, death, and probate records; Clerk Superior Court has divorce, court and land records from 1921[1]

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




1921

History[edit | edit source]

Parent County[edit | edit source]

1920--Seminole County was created 8 July 1920 from Decatur and Early Counties.
 County seat: Donalsonville [2]

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

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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1922. The temporary courthouse at Donalsonville burned in March 1922, about one and a half years after the county was created.[3]

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


Places/Localities[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]

Decatur County Early County Houston County, Alabama Jackson County, Florida Miller County

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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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Maps[edit | edit source]

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Military[edit | edit source]

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).

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

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]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Seminole County, Georgia. Page 159 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), 52. At various libraries (WorldCat).
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