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Guide to '''Colbert County, Alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Guide to '''Colbert County, Alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.


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|organized= February  6, 1867
|organized= February  6, 1867
|county seat= Tuscumbia
|county seat= Tuscumbia
|parent county= [[Franklin County, Alabama Genealogy|Franklin]]<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
|parent county= [[Franklin County, Alabama Genealogy|Franklin]]<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
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|county1= [[Franklin County, Alabama Genealogy|Franklin]]
|county1= [[Franklin County, Alabama Genealogy|Franklin]]
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== County Information ==
== County Information ==


=== Description ===
=== Description ===
The County was named in honor of brothers George and Levi Colbert, Chickasaw Indian chiefs.<ref>Genealogy Trails History Group, “Colbert County, Alabama Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ala/colbert/ 06/02/2017.</ref>The county is located in the northwest area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Colbert, Alabama," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colbert_County,_Alabama 06/02/2017.</ref>
Colbert County was created on 6 February 1867 and named after brothers George and Levi Colbert, Chickasaw Indian chiefs.<ref>Genealogy Trails History Group, “Colbert County, Alabama Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ala/colbert/ 06/02/2017.</ref> Its county seat is Tuscumbia.<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> It is located in the northwestern area of the state.


=== County Courthouse ===
=== County Courthouse ===
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Fax: 256-386-8505<br>
Fax: 256-386-8505<br>
[http://www.colbertcounty.org/ Colbert County Website] <br><br>
[http://www.colbertcounty.org/ Colbert County Website] <br><br>
Probate Judge has marriage records from 1877 land records from about 1867<br>Clerk Circuit Court has divorce and court records <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
Probate Judge has marriage records from 1877 land records from about 1867<br>Clerk Circuit Court has divorce and court records <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>


=== Colbert County, Alabama Record Dates  ===
=== Colbert County, Alabama Record Dates  ===
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|  bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center>
|  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), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Colbert County, Alabama Genealogy#Vital_Records|Birth*]]'''
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*'''1867'''--Colbert County was created 6 February 1867 from part of [[Franklin County, Alabama Genealogy|Franklin]] County.<br>''
*'''1867'''--Colbert County was created 6 February 1867 from part of [[Franklin County, Alabama Genealogy|Franklin]] County.<br>''
*'''County seat:''' Tuscumbia<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*'''County seat:''' Tuscumbia<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
 
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/AL_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Alabama Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[https://www.mapofus.org/alabama/ Interactive Map of Alabama County Formation History] (1799-1980) - animated maps illustrating Alabama county boundary changes
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#AL Alabama Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/alabama/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Alabama county boundary changes
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/AL_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Alabama Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library]
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{{AL Biographies Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Biographies Intro|Colbert}}


* Biographies of many notable residents of Colbert County were published in ''Memorial Record of Alabama'' (1893). Digital version at [ https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/381418-memorial-record-of-alabama-a-concise-account-of-the-state-s-political-military-professional-and-industrial-progress-together-with-the-personal-memoirs-of-many-of-its-people-vol-1?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library], begins on page 686.  
*''Memorial Record of Alabama, Colbert County.'' Madison, WI: Brant & Fuller, 1893. P. 686. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/381418/?offset=0#page=1&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library].
*''Northern Alabama, Historical and Biographical.'' Birmingham, Ala.: Smith and De Land, 1888. Digital version at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/114956-northern-alabama-historical-and-biographical?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]. Colbert County begins on page 103.
*''My Colbert County Families.'' by Mary Alexander Lollar. n.d. n.p. n.p. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/19668/ Ancestry] ($).
*''Northern Alabama, Historical and Biographical.'' 1888. Birmingham, Ala.: Smith and De Land, 1888. P. 103. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/114956/?offset=&return=1#page=1&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/northernalabamah00birm/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/009558222 Hathitrust].
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/colbert/bios.htm Colbert County Biographies] at The USGenWeb Archives Project
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/colbert/bios.htm Colbert County Biographies] at The USGenWeb Archives Project


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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
| 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=Colbert+County%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_42&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r Find A Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Colbert+County%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_42&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Alabama&cemetery_county=Colbert&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Alabama&cemetery_county=Colbert&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/colbert.htm USGW Tombstone Transcription Project]  
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/colbert.htm USGW Tombstone Transcription Project]  
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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>
| 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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* {{FHL|405444|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}  
* {{FSC|United States, Alabama, Colbert - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=97556200|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}  
*[https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Colbert+county+Alabama+cemetery+records&qt=results_page WorldCat.org]
*[https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Colbert+county+Alabama+cemetery+records&qt=results_page WorldCat.org]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
| 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=Colbert+County%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_42 Find A Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Colbert+County%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_42 Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Colbert,%20Alabama,%20United%20States&reqParents=392259&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Colbert,%20Alabama,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Colbert,%20Alabama,%20United%20States&reqParents=392259&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Colbert,%20Alabama,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]  
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'''State Census'''<br>
'''State Census'''<br>


*'''1855'''  {{RecordSearch|1915984|Alabama State Census, 1855}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama State Census, 1855 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1855'''  {{RecordSearch|1915984|Alabama State Census, 1855}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama State Census, 1855 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1866'''  {{RecordSearch|1915987|Alabama State Census, 1866}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama State Census, 1866 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1866'''  {{RecordSearch|1915987|Alabama State Census, 1866}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama State Census, 1866 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1907, 1921, 1927'''  {{RecordSearch|2487274|Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1907, 1921, 1927'''  {{RecordSearch|2487274|Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


=== Church Records ===
=== Church Records ===
{{AL Church Intro|Colbert}}<br>
{{AL Church Intro|Colbert}}<br>


*'''1831-1994'''  {{RecordSearch|2790182|Alabama, Church Records, 1831-1994}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1831-1994'''  {{RecordSearch|2790182|Alabama, Church Records, 1831-1994}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
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=== Court Records ===
=== Court Records ===
{{AL Court Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Court Intro|Colbert}}
* '''1889-1930''' {{FSC|501322|item|disp=Petitions and Applications, 1889-1930}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*[https://algensoc.org/records-index/ Colbert County, Alabama Loose Papers] at Alabama Genealogical Society – index; links to FamilySearch images


=== Directories ===
=== Directories ===
{{AL Directories Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Directories Intro|Colbert}}


[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/usa/al/colbert Colbert County, Alabama Online Historical Directories] - identifies historical city, county, business and other directories available online on both  and pay-to-access websites.
*'''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
* [https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/united-states-online-historical-directories/alabama-online-historical-directories/colbert-county-alabama-online-historical-directories?authuser=0 Colbert County, Alabama Online Historical Directories] at Online Historical Directories - Google Sites


=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
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*'''1865-1872'''  {{RecordSearch|2333770|Alabama, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1872}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only
*'''1865-1872'''  {{RecordSearch|2333770|Alabama, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1872}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only


=== Funeral Homes ===
=== Funeral Homes ===
{{AL Funeral Homes Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Funeral Homes Intro|Colbert}}
*[https://www.colbertmemorial.com Colbert Memorial Chapel] in Tuscumbia
*[https://www.morrisonfuneralhomes.com Morrison Funeral Homes] in Cherokee and Tuscumbia
*[https://www.thompsonandsonfuneralhome.com Thompson and Son Funeral Home] in Tuscumbia
*[https://www.trinitymemorialfuneralhomes.com Trinity Memorial Funeral Home] in Muscle Shoals


=== Genealogies  ===
=== Genealogies  ===
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=== Land and Property Records ===
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{AL Land Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Land Intro|Colbert}}
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<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 ===
=== Local Histories ===
{{AL Histories Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Histories Intro|Colbert}}


*Clary, Martin. ''The Facts about Muscle Shoals.'' New York: Ocean Pub. Co., 1924. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=22972 Ancestry] $
*''Northern Alabama, Historical and Biographical.'' 1888. Birmingham, Ala.: Smith and De Land, 1888. P. 103. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/114956/?offset=&return=1#page=1&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/northernalabamah00birm/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/009558222 Hathitrust].
*Leftwich, Nina. ''Two Hundred Years at Muscle Shoals: Being an Authentic History of Colbert County, 1700-1900: With Special Emphasis on the Stirring Events of the Early Times.'' Tuscumbia, Ala., 1935. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=23048 Ancestry] $
*''Two Hundred Years at Muscle Shoals: Being an Authentic History of Colbert County, 1700-1900.'' By Nina Leftwich. Tuscumbia, Ala., 1935. '''''Online at:''''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=23048 Ancestry] ($).


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
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{{AL Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{AL Colbert County}}}}
{{AL Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{AL Colbert County}}}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/alabama/ Maps of Alabama (1799-1980)]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/alabama/ Maps of Alabama (1799-1980)]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392259&reqParentsLabel=Colbert%2C%20Alabama%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]:Cities and Towns- [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392259&reqParentsLabel=Colbert%2C%20Alabama%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]]  
*[https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/maps Alabama Maps and Blueprints Collection] at [https://archives.alabama.gov/searchcoll.html Alabama Department of Archives and History] – maps can be browsed by location or subject
*[https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/maps Alabama Maps and Blueprints Collection] at [https://archives.alabama.gov/searchcoll.html Alabama Department of Archives and History] – maps can be browsed by location or subject


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'''''Multiple Wars'''''
'''''Multiple Wars'''''
*'''ca.1918-ca.1962'''  {{RecordSearch|4113740|Alabama, Military Discharge Records, ca.1918 - ca.1962}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Military Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''ca.1918-ca.1962'''  {{RecordSearch|4113740|Alabama, Military Discharge Records, ca.1918 - ca.1962}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Military Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


'''''Civil War'''''<br>
'''''Civil War'''''<br>
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*'''1861-1865'''  {{RecordSearch|1932139|Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, images at partner site
*'''1861-1865'''  {{RecordSearch|1932139|Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, images at partner site
*'''1861-1865'''  [https://archives.alabama.gov/civilwar/search.cfmAlabama Civil War Service Database] at [https://archives.alabama.gov/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] - index <br>
*'''1861-1865'''  [https://archives.alabama.gov/civilwar/search.cfmAlabama Civil War Service Database] at [https://archives.alabama.gov/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] - index <br>
*'''1861-1865'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2322 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://ancesstry.com Ancestry] $
*'''1861-1865'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2322 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at Ancestry $
*'''1861-1865'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2344 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://search.ancestry.com Ancestry] $
*'''1861-1865'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2344 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at Ancestry $
*'''1871-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2180391|Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims, 1871-1880}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1871-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2180391|Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims, 1871-1880}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1880-1930'''  {{RecordSearch|3029256|Alabama, Confederate Pension Applications, ca. 1880-1930's}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Confederate Pension Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1880-1930'''  {{RecordSearch|3029256|Alabama, Confederate Pension Applications, ca. 1880-1930's}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Confederate Pension Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1907, 1921, 1927'''  {{RecordSearch|2487274|Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1907, 1921, 1927'''  {{RecordSearch|2487274|Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*[https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/cwnp Alabama Civil War and Reconstruction Newspapers] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History]
*[https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/cwnp Alabama Civil War and Reconstruction Newspapers] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History]
{{AL Civil War Regiments|Colbert}}<br>
{{AL Civil War Regiments|Colbert}}<br>
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'''''World War I'''''<br>
'''''World War I'''''<br>
*'''1917-1919'''  {{RecordSearch|2865018|Alabama, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, World War I Service cards, 1917-1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1917-1919'''  {{RecordSearch|2865018|Alabama, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, World War I Service cards, 1917-1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1917-1918'''  [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/p17217coll3 Alabama World War I Service Records] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/  Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images<br>
*'''1917-1918'''  [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/p17217coll3 Alabama World War I Service Records] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/  Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images<br>
*'''1917-1918'''  [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/goldstar Alabama World War I Gold Star Files] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/  Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images <br>
*'''1917-1918'''  [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/goldstar Alabama World War I Gold Star Files] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/  Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images <br>


'''''World War II'''''
'''''World War II'''''
*'''1940-1945'''  {{RecordSearch|2691991|Alabama, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1940-1945'''  {{RecordSearch|2691991|Alabama, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1940-1966'''  [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/p17217coll16 Alabama Active Military Service Reports] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/  Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images <br>
*'''1940-1966'''  [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/p17217coll16 Alabama Active Military Service Reports] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/  Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images <br>


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{AL Naturalization Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Naturalization Intro|Colbert}}
*'''1855-1969''' {{RecordSearch|5000133|Alabama, U.S. District Court Naturalization Records, 1855-1969}} at FamilySearch — [[Alabama, U.S. District Court Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; Northern and Southern Districts of Alabama


=== Newspapers ===
=== Newspapers ===
{{AL Newspapers Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Newspapers Intro|Colbert}}
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50005/ Alabama, 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://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/cwnp Alabama Civil War and Reconstruction Newspapers] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History]
*[https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/cwnp Alabama Civil War and Reconstruction Newspapers] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History]
*[http://sites.google.com/site/onlinenewspapersite/Home/usa/al Alabama Online Historical Newspapers] - identifies historical archived and digitized newspapers available online on both  and pay-to-access websites.
*[http://sites.google.com/site/onlinenewspapersite/Home/usa/al Alabama Online Historical Newspapers] - identifies historical archived and digitized newspapers available online on both  and pay-to-access websites.
*'''1800s-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999] at Ancestry - index ($)


=== Obituaries ===
=== Obituaries ===
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{{AL Periodicals Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Periodicals Intro|Colbert}}


*''Valley Leaves''. 1966–. Published by the Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1568, Huntsville, Alabama 35807. {{FHL|976.19 B2v|disp=FHL Book 976.19 B2v}}. Website identifies [http://www.tvgs.org/ articles relating to Colbert County] (click "Search by County").
*''Valley Leaves''. 1966–. Published by the Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1568, Huntsville, Alabama 35807. {{FSC|976.19 B2v|disp=FS Library Book 976.19 B2v}}. Website identifies [http://www.tvgs.org/ articles relating to Colbert County] (click "Search by County").


=== Probate Records ===
=== Probate Records ===
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''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1753-1999'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8799 Alabama Wills and Probate Records 1753-1999] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1753-1999'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8799 Alabama Wills and Probate Records 1753-1999] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1809-1985'''  {{RecordSearch|1925446|Alabama Probate Records, 1809-1985}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images   
*'''1809-1985'''  {{RecordSearch|1925446|Alabama Probate Records, 1809-1985}}(*) at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; coverage may vary    
*'''1830-1976'''  {{RecordSearch|1978117|Alabama Estate Files, 1830-1976}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Estate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1830-1976'''  {{RecordSearch|1978117|Alabama Estate Files, 1830-1976}}(*) at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Estate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; coverage may vary
*'''1861-1936'''  {{FHL|26601|item|disp=Will Records, 1861-1936}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
*'''1861-1936'''  {{FSC|26601|item|disp=Will Records, 1861-1936}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1867-1930'''  {{FHL|116093|item|disp=Probate Minutes, 1867-1930}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
*'''1867-1930'''  {{FSC|116093|item|disp=Probate Minutes, 1867-1930}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1877-1904'''  {{FHL|114158|item|disp=Settlement Books, 1877-1904}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
*'''1877-1904'''  {{FSC|114158|item|disp=Settlement Books, 1877-1904}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1881-1925'''  {{FHL|343319|item|disp=Final Records, 1881-1925}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
*'''1881-1925'''  {{FSC|343319|item|disp=Final Records, 1881-1925}}(*);Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1882-1919'''  {{FHL|111615|item|disp=Dower Records, 1882-1919}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
*'''1882-1919'''  {{FSC|111615|item|disp=Dower Records, 1882-1919}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1889-1930'''  {{FHL|501322|item|disp=Petitions and Applications, 1889-1930}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
*'''1889-1930'''  {{FSC|501322|item|disp=Petitions and Applications, 1889-1930}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1890-1919'''  {{FHL|129688|item|disp=Inventory Records, 1890-1919}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
*'''1890-1919'''  {{FSC|129688|item|disp=Inventory Records, 1890-1919}}(*); Probate Court 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]
 


=== School Records ===
=== School Records ===
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===Social Security Records===
===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]].
*'''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 ($)] — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry ($)] — 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 ===
=== Tax Records ===
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{{AL Birth Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Birth Intro|Colbert}}


:*'''1881-1930'''  {{RecordSearch|1661470|Alabama Births and Christenings, 1881-1930}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1881-1930'''  {{RecordSearch|1661470|Alabama Births and Christenings, 1881-1930}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
:*'''1881-1930'''  {{RecordSearch|3335352|Alabama, County Birth Registers, 1881-1930}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, County Birth Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and some images
*'''1881-1930'''  {{RecordSearch|3335352|Alabama, County Birth Registers, 1881-1930}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, County Birth Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and some images


==== Marriage ====
==== Marriage ====
{{AL Marriage Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Marriage Intro|Colbert}}


:*'''1733-2013'''  [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=alabama%2cal Alabama, United States Marriages] at [http://findmypast.com/ FindMyPast] $
*'''1733-2013'''  [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=alabama%2cal Alabama, United States Marriages] at Findmypast $
:*'''1800-1969'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7838 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969] at Ancestry $
*'''1800-1969'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7838/ Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969] at Ancestry ($)
:*'''1809-1920'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4192 Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920 (Selected Counties)] at Ancestry $
*'''1802-1825'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2080/ Alabama, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1825] at Ancestry ($)
:*'''1809-1950'''  {{RecordSearch|1743384|Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and some images
*'''1809-1920'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4192/ Alabama, U.S., Compiled Marriages from Selected Counties, 1809-1920] at Ancestry ($)
:*'''1816-1957''' {{RecordSearch|1674672|Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1809-1950'''  {{RecordSearch|1743384|Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and some images
:*'''1818-1936'''  {{RecordSearch|2534485|Alabama County Marriages, 1818-1936}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, County Marriages Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1816-1957''' {{RecordSearch|1674672|Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
:*'''1870-1872, 1936-1969'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7838 ''Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800–1969''] at Ancestry $
*'''1818-1936'''  {{RecordSearch|2534485|Alabama County Marriages, 1818-1936}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama County Marriages, 1818-1936 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
:*'''To 1825''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2080 ''Index to Marriages''] at Ancestry $


==== Death ====
==== Death ====
{{AL Death Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Death Intro|Colbert}}


:*'''1881-1974'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2543 ''Index to Deaths and Burials''] at Ancestry $
*'''1881-1952''' {{RecordSearch|1674670|Alabama Deaths and Burials, 1881-1952}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
:*'''1881-1952''' {{RecordSearch|1674670|Alabama Deaths and Burials, 1881-1952}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1881-1974'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2543/ Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974] at Ancestry ($)
:*'''1881-1974'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2543 Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974] at Ancestry $
*'''1908-1959'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5188/ Alabama, U.S., Death Index, 1908-1959] at Ancestry ($)
:*'''1908-1959'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5188 ''Index to Deaths recorded by the state of Alabama''] at Ancestry $
*'''1908-1974'''  {{RecordSearch|1307888|Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
:*'''1908-1974'''  {{RecordSearch|1307888|Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


==== Divorce ====
==== Divorce ====
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{{AL Archives Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Archives Intro|Colbert}}


=== Family History Centers ===
'''Alabama Department of Archives and History'''<br>624 Washington Ave<br>PO Box 300100<br>Montgomery, AL 36104<br>Phone: 334-242-4435<br>Email: [mailto:mark.palmer@archives.alabama.gov mark.palmer@archives.alabama.gov]<br>[https://www.archives.alabama.gov/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaArchives/?ref=mf#/pages/Montgomery-AL/Alabama-Department-of-Archives-and-History/129258533071 Facebook]<br><br>
{{Family History Centers Intro}}
 
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
 
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/al/athens/1716-west-market-street Athens Alabama FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/al/florence/1828-broadway-boulevard Florence Alabama FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.flpl.org/ Florence-Lauderdale Public Library] - an affiliate library
*[http://www.lawrencecoarchives.com/ Lawrence County Archives] - an affiliate library


=== Libraries ===
=== Libraries ===
{{AL Libraries Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Libraries Intro|Colbert}}


*In Colbert County there are five public libraries, bookmobiles, and library research services. These public libraries are located in Colbert County, Alabama. Choose a Colbert County County Library to see find the services provided, contact information as well as directions to the location.
'''Cherokee Public Library'''<br>118 Church Street<br>Cherokee, AL 35616<br>Phone: 256-359-4384<br>Email: [mailto:cpl@cherokeetel.net cpl@cherokeetel.net]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Cherokee-Public-Library-106891189346097/ Facebook]<br><br>
 
'''Florence/Lauderdale Public Library'''<br>350 N Wood Ave<br>Florence, AL 35630<br>Phone: 256-764-6564<br>Email: [mailto:events@flpl.org events@flpl.org]<br>[http://www.flpl.org Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/FLPLibrary Facebook]<br><br>
*'''Cherokee Public Library'''<br>118 Church Street<br>Cherokee, AL 35616<br>Phone:256-359-4384<br>[http://www.everylibrary.com/Cherokee-AL/Cherokee-Public-Library.html website]
'''Leighton Public Library'''<br>8740 Main Street<br>Leighton, AL 35646 <br>Phone: 256-446-5380<br>Email: [mailto:leightonpubliclibrary8@gmail.com leightonpubliclibrary8@gmail.com]<br>[https://leighton.biblionix.com/catalog/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Leighton-Public-Library-280302081995964/ Facebook]<br><br>
 
'''Muscle Shoals Public Library'''<br>1918 East Avalon Avenue<br>Muscle Shoals, AL 35661<br>Phone: 256-386-9212<br>Email: [mailto:msplfb@muscleshoals.lib.al.us msplfb@muscleshoals.lib.al.us]<br>[https://www.youseemore.com/muscleshoals/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Muscle-Shoals-Public-Library-116427731799537/ Facebook]<br><br>
*'''Colbert Florence/Lauderdale Public Library'''<br>350 N. Wood Ave<br> Florence, AL 35630<br>Phone: 256-764-6564<br>[http://www.flpl.org Website]
'''Sheffield Public Library'''<br>316 North Montgomery Avenue<br>Sheffield, AL 35660<br>Phone: 256-386-5633<br>[http://www.youseemore.com/sheffieldpl/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Sheffield-Public-Library-110859704962392 Facebook]<br><br>
 
'''Tuscumbia - Helen Keller Public Library'''<br>511 North Main Street<br>Tuscumbia, AL 35674<br>Phone: 256-383-7065<br>Email: [mailto:info@hkpl.org info@hkpl.org]<br>[https://helenkellerpl.booksys.net/opac/hkpl/index.html#menuHome Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/HelenKellerLibrary/ Facebook]<br><br>
*'''Leighton Public Library'''<br>8740 Main Street<br>Leighton, AL 35646 <br>Phone:256-446-5380<br>[http://www.everylibrary.com/Leighton-AL/Leighton-Public-Library.html website]
 
*'''Muscle Shoals Public Library'''<br>1918 East Avalon Avenue<br>Muscle Shoals, AL 35661<br>Phone: 256-386-9212<br>[http://www.everylibrary.com/MuscleShoals-AL/Muscle-Shoals-Public-Library.html website]
 
*'''Sheffield Public Library'''<br>316 North Montgomery Avenue<br>Sheffield, AL 35660<br>Phone: 256-386-5633<br>[http://www.everylibrary.com/Sheffield-AL/Sheffield-Public-Library.html website]
 
*'''Tuscumbia - Helen Keller Public Library'''<br>511 North Main Street<br>Tuscumbia, AL 35674<br>Phone: 256-383-7065<br>[http://www.everylibrary.com/Tuscumbia-AL/Tuscumbia--Helen-Keller-Public-Library.html website]


=== Museums ===
=== Museums ===
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== Societies ==
== Societies ==
{{AL Societies Intro|Colbert}}
{{AL Societies Intro|Colbert}}
'''Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society'''<br>
P. O.  Box 1568<br>
Huntsville, Alabama<br>
35807<br>
Publication: Valley Leaves<br>Email: [mailto:tvgsvalleyleaves@gmail.com tvgsvalleyleaves@gmail.com]<br>
[https://www.facebook.com/TVGSAlabama/ Facebook]<br>
'''Natchez Trace Genealogical Society'''<br>
P. O. Box 420<br>
Florence, AL <br>
35631<br>
Publication: Natchez Trace Traveler<br>
[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~alntgs/index.html Website]


'''Tennessee Valley Historical Society'''<br>
'''Natchez Trace Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 420<br>Florence, AL 35631<br>[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~alntgs/index.html Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/121918464550748/ Facebook]<br><br>
P. O.  Box 149 <br>
'''Tennessee Valley Historical Society'''<br>PO Box 149<br>Sheffield, AL 35660<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/155341595274/ Facebook]
Sheffield, AL <br>
35660 <br>Publication: Journal of Muscle Shoals History <br>[http://home.hiwaay.net/~mahan/tvhs.htm Website]


== Websites ==
== Websites ==
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*[http://usgenweb.org USGenWeb project.] May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
*[http://usgenweb.org USGenWeb project.] May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/colbert.htm USGenWeb Archives Project] ~ contains record transcriptions from Bibles, obituaries, court records and more.
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/colbert.htm USGenWeb Archives Project]. Record transcriptions from Bibles, obituaries, court records and more.
*[http://www.algw.org/colbert/ Colbert County ALGenWeb] ~ record transcriptions and information pertinent to the county.
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/colbert-al-genealogy/ Colbert County, Alabama Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AL/Colbert/ Colbert County, Alabama Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|65|Alabama|Colbert}} – 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://www.colbertcounty.org/ COLBERT COUNTY ALABAMA]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120919040609/http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com:80/USA/AL/Colbert/ Colbert Co. AL]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140627103527/http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com:80/roots-1/USA/al.html United States Resources: Alabama]
*[http://www.algw.org/ Al Gen Web]
*{{FHL Place IDNum|192467|Alabama|Colbert}} – 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 ==
== Research Guides ==
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