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Guide to '''Dougherty County, Georgia ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
Guide to '''Dougherty 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 = 1853
|organized= December 15, 1853
| founded date = December 15
|county seat= Albany
| seat = Albany
|parent county= [[Baker County, Georgia Genealogy|Baker]]<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 = Dougherty County Courthouse<br>222 Pine Avenue<br>Albany, GA 31703-5301<br>Phone: 770.920.7252<br>[http://www.albany.ga.us/content/1800/2887/2979/default.aspx '''Dougherty County Website'''] }}  
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|county2= [[Calhoun County, Georgia Genealogy|Calhoun]]
|county3= [[Lee County, Georgia Genealogy|Lee]]
|county4= [[Mitchell County, Georgia Genealogy|Mitchell]]
|county5= [[Terrell County, Georgia Genealogy|Terrell]]
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== County Information ==


=== Description ===
== County Courthouse  ==
Dougherty County was named for Charles Dougherty, a respected judge and lawyer from Athens, Georgia. The county is located in the southwestern area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Dougherty County, Georgia" in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dougherty_County,_Georgia'' accessed 31 Oct 2018</ref>


=== County Courthouse ===
[http://www.albany.ga.us/content/1800/2887/2979/default.aspx Dougherty County Courthouse]<br>222 Pine Avenue<br>Albany, GA 31703-5301<br>Phone: 770.920.7252<br><br>Probate Court has birth, marriage, death and probate records<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Dougherty County, Georgia. Page 154 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>  
{{GA Courthouse Intro|Dougherty}}
'''Dougherty County Courthouse'''<br>222 Pine Avenue<br>Albany, GA 31703-5301<br>Phone: 770-920-7252<br>[http://www.dougherty.ga.us/ Dougherty County Website] <br><br>
Probate Court has birth, marriage, death and probate 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>


=== Dougherty County, Georgia Record Dates  ===
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{{GA Record Dates Intro|Dougherty}}
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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), Dougherty County, Georgia. Page 151-163 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 155-160.</ref></center>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Dougherty County, Georgia Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="100%" bgcolor="#ffcc99" align="center" colspan="6" | <center>'''Beginning Dates for {{PAGENAME}} Government Records'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Dougherty County, Georgia Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Dougherty County, Georgia Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Dougherty County, Georgia Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Dougherty County, Georgia Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Dougherty County, Georgia Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Dougherty County, Georgia Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1919
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Birth]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1854
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1919
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Death]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1856
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Census|Census]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1854
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Land_and_Property|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1849
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Probate_Records|Probate]]'''
| 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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County records are intact despite tornado damage to the courthouse on 10 February 1940 and fire damage on 2 May 1966.<ref name="PKG">Paul K. Graham, ''Georgia Courthouse Disasters'' (Decatur, Georgia: Genealogy Co., 2013), 28. {{WorldCat|852690295|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.</ref>


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'''1853'''--Dougherty County was created 15&nbsp;December 1853&nbsp;from [[Baker County, Georgia Genealogy|Baker ]]County.<br>'''County seat:''' Albany <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>  
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{GA Boundary Changes Intro|Dougherty}}
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*'''1853''' Dougherty County was created 15 December 1853 from [[Baker County, Georgia Genealogy|Baker]] County.
*'''County seat:''' Albany<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>
*[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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==== Boundary Changes  ====


=== Populated Places ===
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.  
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://georgia.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,095,c,dougherty.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Dougherty County, Georgia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dougherty_County%2C_Georgia, accessed 12 Febuary 2019.</ref>


{{populated places
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany,_Georgia Albany] (county seat)
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acree,_Georgia Acree]
* Dosaga
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doublegate,_Georgia Doublegate]
* Ducker
* Gillionville
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* Hotalihuyana
* Pecan City
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretoria,_Georgia Pretoria]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radium_Springs,_Georgia Radium Springs]
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* Riverdale
* Vancise
* Westover
* Williamsburg
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putney,_Georgia Putney]
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=== History Timeline ===
On 10 February 1940 a tornado ripped through Albany, damaging the courthouse but leaving county records intact. A fire 2 May 1966 damaged the courthouse, but not the county records.<ref name="PKG">Paul K. Graham, ''Georgia Courthouse Disasters'' (Decatur, Georgia: Genealogy Co., 2013), 28. {{WorldCat|852690295|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.</ref>
{{GA Historical Timeline Intro|Dougherty}}


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


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


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


=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
[[Baker County, Georgia Genealogy|Baker County]] {{•}}
{{GA Business Records Intro|Dougherty}}
[[Calhoun County, Georgia Genealogy|Calhoun County]] {{•}}
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20342/georgia-state-employees?s=275764761 Georgia, State Employees] at MyHeritage — index ($)
[[Lee County, Georgia Genealogy|Lee County]] {{•}}
[[Mitchell County, Georgia Genealogy|Mitchell County]] {{•}}
[[Terrell County, Georgia Genealogy|Terrell County]] {{•}}
[[Worth County, Georgia Genealogy|Worth County]]


=== Cemeteries ===
<center>{{ GADougherty County, Georgia Clickable Neighbors}}</center>
{| style = "border:1px solid black; width:70%;"
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Dougherty, 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=Dougherty+County%2C+Georgia%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_429&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r&plot= Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Georgia&cemetery_county=Dougherty&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ga/dougherty/cemetery.html USGW Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/ga/dougherty.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, Dougherty - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=450950715|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}  
* [https://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Dougherty%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=Dougherty+County%2C+Georgia%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_429 Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Dougherty,%20Georgia,%20United%20States&reqParents=394028&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Dougherty,%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 ===
== Genealogy Resources  ==
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dougherty_County,_Georgia#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1860 |8295
|1870 |11517 
|1880 |12622
|1890 |12206
|1900 |13679
|1910 |16035
|1920 |20063
|1930 |22306
|1940 |28565
|1950 |43617
|1960 |75680
|1970 |89639
|1980 |100718
|1990 |96311
|2000 |96065
|2010 |94565
}}
{{GA Census Intro|Dougherty}}


=== Church Records ===
==== Research Guides  ====
{{GA Church Intro|Dougherty}}<br>
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394028&reqParentsLabel=Dougherty%2C%20Georgia%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


=== Court Records ===
==== African Americans  ====
{{GA Court Intro|Dougherty}}


* '''1852-1859''' {{FSC|248242|item|disp=Petitions, 1852-1859 [Dougherty County, Georgia]}}(*); Inferior Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
==== Bible Records  ====
* '''1852-1859''' {{FSC|230282|item|disp=Petitions (Record of Cases), 1852-1859}}(*); Superior Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1854-1869''' {{FSC|336466|item|disp=Inferior Court Minutes, 1854-1869 [Dougherty County, Georgia]}}(*); Inferior Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1854-1884''' {{FSC|230292|item|disp=Equity Bills, 1854-1884}}(*); Superior Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1854-1890''' {{FSC|281696|item|disp=Estate Appraisements, 1854-1890 [Dougherty County, Georgia]}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1854-1901''' {{FSC|215922|item|disp=Minutes, 1854-1901}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1856-1899''' {{FSC|215896|item|disp=Minutes, 1856-1899}}(*); Superior Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1871-1882''' {{FSC|336469|item|disp=District Court Minutes, 1871-1882 [Dougherty County, Georgia]}}(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1880-1892''' {{FSC|281708|item|disp=Liquor Licenses, 1880-1892 [Dougherty County, Georgia]}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1884-1958''' {{FSC|262726|item|disp=Year's Support, 1884-1958 [Dougherty County, Georgia]}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1891-1897''' {{FSC|336478|item|disp=County Court Minutes, 1891-1897 [Dougherty County, Georgia]}}(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images


=== Directories ===
==== Cemeteries  ====
{{GA Directories Intro|Dougherty}}
*'''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


=== Emigration and Immigration ===
==== Census ====
{{GA Emigration Intro|Dougherty}}


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
==== Church Records  ====
{{GA Ethnic Groups Intro|Dougherty}}


=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{GA Church Intro}}  
{{GA Funeral Homes Intro|Dougherty}}


*[https://www.elliottfhga.com/ Elliott Funeral Home] in Albany
==== Court  ====
*[https://www.hallandhallfh.com/ Hall and Hall Funeral Home] in Albany
*[https://www.kimbrellstern.com/ Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors] in Albany
*[https://www.litmanfuneralservice.com/ J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service] in Albany
*[https://www.mlkmemorialchapels.com/ Martin Luther King Memorial Chapel Funeral Directors] in Albany
*[https://www.mathewsfuneralhome.com/ Mathews Funeral Home] in Albany
*[https://meadowsofalbany.com/ Meadows Funeral Home] in Albany
*[https://www.poteatwakefieldfd.com/ Poteat-Wakefield Funeral Directors, LLC] in Albany
*[https://promiselandfh.com/ Promise Land Funeral Home] in Albany
*[https://www.swgacremation.com/ SWGA Crematio nand Funeral Services] in Albany


=== Genealogies ===
==== Genealogy ====
{{GA Genealogies Intro|Dougherty}}


=== Guardianship ===
==== Land and Property  ====
{{GA Guardianship Intro|Dougherty}}


=== Land and Property Records ===
{{GA Land}}  
{{GA Land Intro|Dougherty}}


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


{{GA History}}


=== Local Histories ===
:*''History and Reminiscences of Dougherty County, Georgia.'' Albany, Ga.: Herald Pub. Co., 1924. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=22812 Ancestry] ($).
{{GA Histories Intro|Dougherty}}


*''History and Reminiscences of Dougherty County, Georgia.'' Albany, Ga.: Herald Pub. Co., 1924. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=22812 Ancestry] ($)
==== Maps  ====


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{GA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{GA Dougherty County}}}}
{{GA Maps Intro|Dougherty}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394028&reqParentsLabel=Dougherty%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)]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/georgia/ Maps of Georgia (1758-1932)]


=== Migration ===
==== Military ====
{{GA Migration Intro|Dougherty}}
 
=== Military Records ===
{{GA Military Intro|Dougherty}}
 
*Georgia [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/dougherty/military.html USGenWeb] Archives Project


'''''Civil War '''''<br>


'''Online Records'''
===== Civil War  =====
*'''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|Dougherty}}<br>
{{VAciv}}<br>  


:- [[4th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|4th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company E
:- [[4th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|4th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company E  
:- [[17th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|17th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company G
:- [[17th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|17th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company G  
:- [[18th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|18th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company D
:- [[18th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|18th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company D  
:- [[32nd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|32nd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company D
:- [[32nd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|32nd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company D  
:- [[51st Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|51st Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company K
:- [[51st Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|51st Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company K  
:- [[62nd Regiment, Georgia Cavalry (Confederate)|62nd Regiment, Georgia Cavalry (Confederate)]] , Company A
:- [[62nd Regiment, Georgia Cavalry (Confederate)|62nd Regiment, Georgia Cavalry (Confederate)]] , Company A
:- [[64th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|64th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company D
:- [[64th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)|64th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate)]] , Company D  
:- Georgia [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/dougherty/military.html USGenWeb] Archives Project<br>


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


==== Newspapers  ====


'''''World War I'''''<br>
*[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=bu5pTcyXo34C Albany Herald] - full-text digital issues in Google News Archive; covers 1973-2009  
*'''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|Dougherty}}
 
=== Newspapers ===
{{GA Newspapers Intro|Dougherty}}
*'''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 ($)
*'''1800s-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999] at Ancestry - index ($)
*[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=bu5pTcyXo34C Albany Herald] - full-text digital issues in Google News Archive; covers 1973-2009
*[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2MSJ22rj538C Albany Sunday Herald] - full-text digital issues in Google News Archive; covers 1977-1992
*[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2MSJ22rj538C Albany Sunday Herald] - full-text digital issues in Google News Archive; covers 1977-1992
*[https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn89053008/1920-02-05/ed-1/ Georgia Historic Newspapers] at Digital Library of Georgia


=== Obituaries ===
{{GA Newspaper abstracts|Dougherty}}  
{{GA Obituaries Intro|Dougherty}}


*[http://www.genealogybuff.com/ga/dougherty/webbbs_config.pl Dougherty County, Georgia Obituary Collection]. Collected from funeral homes in the Albany, Bridgeboro, Putney, and the Southwestern Georgia area.
==== Occupations ====


=== Other Records ===
==== Probate Records ====
{{GA Other Records Intro|Dougherty}}


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


=== Periodicals ===
*Wills 1854-1866 (digital images) [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countydougherty.html Georgia Pioneers]<br>
{{GA Periodicals Intro|Dougherty}}
*Index to Wills, Vol. 1, 1854-1925 [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countydougherty.html Georgia Pioneers]<br>
*Index to Annual&nbsp;Returns and Vouchers 1849-1917 [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countydougherty.html Georgia Pioneers]<br>


=== Probate Records ===
==== Taxation  ====
{{GA Probate Intro|Dougherty}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
{{GA Tax Intro}}  
*'''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 ($)
*'''1754-1776''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/cwb Colonial Will Books] at Georgia Archives Virtual Vault - images with alpha index
*'''1844-1925''' {{FSC|248253|item|disp=Wills, 1844-1925 Dougherty County, Georgia}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1849-1917''' {{FSC|228439|item|disp=Vouchers and Returns, 1849-1917}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1849-1925''' [https://georgiapioneers.com/counties/ Names of Families in Dougherty County Wills and Estates] at Georgia Pioneers ($)
*'''1854-1890''' {{FSC|281696|item|disp=Estate Appraisements, 1854-1890 Dougherty County, Georgia}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1856-1906''' {{FSC|248261|item|disp=Letters of Guardianship, 1856-1906}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1856-1960''' {{FSC|262729|item|disp=Letters of Administration, 1856-1960 Dougherty County, Georgia}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1882-1935''' {{FSC|245092|item|disp=Administrators' Temporary Bonds 1882-1935, and, Guardian Bonds' 1854-1909 Dougherty County, Georgia}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1884-1958''' {{FSC|281757|item|disp=Testamentary Letters 1884-1939, and, Letters of Dismission 1882-1958 Dougherty County, Georgia}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1884-1958''' {{FSC|262726|item|disp=Year's Support, 1884-1958 Dougherty County, Georgia}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1891-1919''' {{FSC|281746|item|disp=Inventories and Appraisals, 1891-1919 Dougherty County, Georgia}}(*); Court of Ordinary at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== School Records ===
==== Vital Records ====
{{GA Schools Intro|Dougherty}}
===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 Vital Intro}} See also [http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/ga-vital-records/ How to order Georgia Vital Records]  
{{GA Tax Intro|Dougherty}}
*'''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 ===
===== Birth  =====
{{GA Vital Intro|Dougherty}}


==== Birth ====
===== Marriage Records =====
{{GA Birth Intro|Dougherty}}
*1785 - 1950 {{RecordSearch|1927197|Georgia County Marriages 1785-1950}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index and images
*'''1870-1960''' {{RecordSearch|3438747|Georgia, County Delayed Birth and Death Records, 1870-1960}} at FamilySearch — index, and some images
*1808 - 1967 {{RecordSearch|1674807|Georgia Marriages 1808-1967}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index
1828 - 1978 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4766 Georgia Marriage Records from Select Counties 1828-1978] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index and images $
1699 - 1944 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7839 Georgia Marriages 1699-1944] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com]— index $
*'''1854-1871''' - Dougherty County Marriage Books 1 and 2 Index 1854-1871. Batch {{IGI|M712681}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref name="vr">Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at [[Media:Igigeorgiaad.pdf|https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/0/09/Igigeorgiaad.pdf]].</ref>
*'''1871-1882''' - Dougherty County Marriage Book 3 Index 1871-1882. Batch {{IGI|M712682}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref name="vr" />
*'''1882-1892''' - Dougherty County Marriage Book 4 Index 1882-1892. Batch {{IGI|M712683}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref name="vr" />
*'''1891-1895''' - Dougherty County Marriage Book 5 Index 1891-1895. Batch {{IGI|M712684}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref name="vr" />
===== Death Records =====
*1933 - 1998 {{RecordSearch|1937238|Georgia Death Index 1933-1998}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index
*1914 - 1927 {{RecordSearch|1320969|Georgia Deaths 1914-1927}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index and images
*1928 - 1938 {{RecordSearch|1385727|Georgia Deaths 1928-1938}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index and images
1919 - 1998 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5426 Georgia Deaths 1919-1998] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index $
===== Death Record Substitutes  =====


==== Marriage ====
*'''1859-60, 1869-70, 1879-80''' - {{PAGENAME}} Mortality Schedules at [http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=8756 Ancestry] ($).<br>
{{GA Marriage Intro|Dougherty}}


*'''1560-1993'''  [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=georgia%2cga Georgia, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
*[http://www.genealogybuff.com/ga/dougherty/webbbs_config.pl Dougherty County, Georgia Obituary Collection] Free from GenealogyBuff.com. Collected from funeral homes in the Albany, Bridgeboro, Putney, and the Southwestern Georgia area.
*'''1699-1944'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7839 Georgia Marriages 1699-1944] at Ancestry  — index ($)
*'''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 ($)
*'''1854-1867''' Marriage Records index. [https://georgiapioneers.com/counties/ Georgia Pioneers] ($)
*'''1854-1871'''  Dougherty County Marriage Books 1 and 2 Index 1854-1871. Batch {{IGI|M712681}} at FamilySearch<ref>Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at [[Media:Igigeorgiaad.pdf|https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/0/09/Igigeorgiaad.pdf]].</ref>
*'''1865-1871''' Marriage Records index. [https://georgiapioneers.com/counties/ Georgia Pioneers] ($)
*'''1871-1882'''  Dougherty County Marriage Book 3 Index 1871-1882. Batch {{IGI|M712682}} at FamilySearch
*'''1882-1892'''  Dougherty County Marriage Book 4 Index 1882-1892. Batch {{IGI|M712683}} at FamilySearch
*'''1891-1895'''  Dougherty County Marriage Book 5 Index 1891-1895. Batch {{IGI|M712684}} at FamilySearch


==== Death ====
===== Vital Record Substitutes =====
{{GA Death Intro|Dougherty}}
*'''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 — [[Georgia Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1914-1927''' [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/gadeaths/search Georgia Death Certificates] at [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/ Georgia Archives Virtual Vault] - index & images
*'''1919-1998'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5426 Georgia Deaths 1919-1998] at Ancestry  — index ($)
*'''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 ====
== Genealogy Societies and Libraries  ==
{{GA Divorce Intro|Dougherty}}


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


=== Archives ===
==== Family History Centers  ====
{{GA Archives Intro|Dougherty}}
 
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ga/albany/2700-westgate-drive Albany Georgia FamilySearch Center]
*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
 
*[[Albany Georgia Family History Center]]
=== Libraries ===
{{GA Libraries Intro|Dougherty}}
 
'''Dougherty County Public Library'''<br>300 Pine Ave<br>Albany, GA 31701<br>229-420-3200<br>[https://www.docolib.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/doco.lib Facebook]<br><br>
 
=== Museums ===
{{GA Museums Intro|Dougherty}}
 
== Societies ==
{{GA Societies Intro|Dougherty}}


'''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  ==
'''Thronateeska Chapter DAR '''<br>National Society Daughters of the American Revolution<br>1012 Van Buren Street<br>Albany, GA 31707<br>229-883-0245<br>[https://sites.rootsweb.com/~gatcdar/ Website]<br><br>


== Websites ==
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/dougherty-county/ Dougherty County, GA History, Records, Facts and Genealogy]
{{GA Websites Intro|Dougherty}}
*[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+Dougherty|subject|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}  
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/GA/Dougherty/ Dougherty County, Georgia Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*Georgia Pioneers [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/ Georgia Pioneers]


*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/173266752734188/ Georgia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
== References ==
*[http://www.genrecords.net/gadoughe/ USGenWeb Dougherty County, Georgia project]. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county.
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/dougherty.htm GAGenWeb Archives]
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/GA/Dougherty/ Dougherty County, Georgia Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[https://www.georgiapioneers.com/ Georgia Pioneers]
*{{FSC Place IDNum|1281|Georgia|Dougherty}}- 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 /> {{Georgia|Georgia}}  
{{GA Research Guides Intro|Dougherty}}


== References ==
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Guide to Dougherty County, Georgia ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

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Dougherty County, Georgia
Map
Map of Georgia highlighting Dougherty County
Location in the state of Georgia
Facts
Founded December 15, 1853
County Seat Albany
Courthouse
Address Dougherty County Courthouse
222 Pine Avenue
Albany, GA 31703-5301
Phone: 770.920.7252
Dougherty County Website


County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Dougherty County Courthouse
222 Pine Avenue
Albany, GA 31703-5301
Phone: 770.920.7252

Probate Court has birth, marriage, death and probate records[1]

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






History[edit | edit source]

Parent County[edit | edit source]

1853--Dougherty County was created 15 December 1853 from Baker County.
County seat: Albany [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]

Tornado.jpg

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

On 10 February 1940 a tornado ripped through Albany, damaging the courthouse but leaving county records intact. A fire 2 May 1966 damaged the courthouse, but not the county records.[3]

Places/Localities[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]

Baker County • Calhoun County • Lee County • Mitchell County • Terrell County • Worth County

Template:GADougherty County, Georgia Clickable Neighbors

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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  • History and Reminiscences of Dougherty County, Georgia. Albany, Ga.: Herald Pub. Co., 1924. Digital version at Ancestry ($).

Maps[edit | edit source]

Military[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]

Regiments. Service men in Dougherty 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 Dougherty County, Georgia Genealogy:

- 4th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate) , Company E
- 17th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate) , Company G
- 18th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate) , Company D
- 32nd Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate) , Company D
- 51st Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate) , Company K
- 62nd Regiment, Georgia Cavalry (Confederate) , Company A
- 64th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (Confederate) , Company D
- Georgia USGenWeb Archives Project

Naturalization[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

  • Albany Herald - full-text digital issues in Google News Archive; covers 1973-2009
  • Albany Sunday Herald - full-text digital issues in Google News Archive; covers 1977-1992

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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

Birth[edit | edit source]
Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

1828 - 1978 Georgia Marriage Records from Select Counties 1828-1978 at Ancestry.com — index and images $ 1699 - 1944 Georgia Marriages 1699-1944 at Ancestry.com— index $

  • 1854-1871 - Dougherty County Marriage Books 1 and 2 Index 1854-1871. Batch M712681 at FamilySearch - free.[4]
  • 1871-1882 - Dougherty County Marriage Book 3 Index 1871-1882. Batch M712682 at FamilySearch - free.[4]
  • 1882-1892 - Dougherty County Marriage Book 4 Index 1882-1892. Batch M712683 at FamilySearch - free.[4]
  • 1891-1895 - Dougherty County Marriage Book 5 Index 1891-1895. Batch M712684 at FamilySearch - free.[4]
Death Records[edit | edit source]

1919 - 1998 Georgia Deaths 1919-1998 at Ancestry.com — index $

Death Record Substitutes[edit | edit source]
  • 1859-60, 1869-70, 1879-80 - Dougherty County, Georgia Genealogy Mortality Schedules at Ancestry ($).
Vital Record Substitutes[edit | edit source]

Genealogy Societies and Libraries[edit | edit source]

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries

  • FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
  • FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.

Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries

Websites[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Dougherty County, Georgia. Page 154 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), 28. At various libraries (WorldCat).
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/0/09/Igigeorgiaad.pdf.
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