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Most family history periodicals have reprinted copies of local sources of genealogical value. These may include genealogies, information about local records and archives, queries, census indexes, transcripts of family Bible records, church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, obituaries, and wills. Over 35 periodicals are published in Alabama.
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A list of Alabama genealogical and historical societies with the titles of their periodicals is on pages 51–54 of Marilyn Davis Barefield’s ''Researching in Alabama: A Genealogical Guide.'' Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1987. (FHL book 976.1 D27b.) This book has a chapter about records that can help you research in the “burned counties.” Maps show the Mississippi Territory in 1800, 1808, 1809, 1812, and 1815 and Alabama Territory in 1818. The book includes information about valuable records collections in various libraries and archives.
=== Overview ===
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A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning Alabama genealogical research exist. Many genealogical and historical societies publish magazines and newsletters. The articles in these periodicals often include the following:


Major genealogical periodicals for Alabama are:
*Family genealogies and pedigrees
*Helpful articles on research methodology
*Transcripts or indexes of biographical sketches, censuses, church records, migration lists, military records, obituaries, wills, vital records, and more
*Historical background
*Current and historical maps
*Information about local and national records, archives, and services
*Interesting articles about social life and customs
*Book advertisements and book reviews
*Advertisements of professional researcher
*Queries or requests for information about specific ancestors that can help you contact other interested researchers


''The Alabama Genealogical Register.'' 1959–1968. Formerly published by Elizabeth W. Thomas, ed., Tuscaloosa, Alabama (FHL book 976.1 B2a.) This periodical is indexed and contains abstracts of marriage, cemetery, probate, and census records.
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''Alabama Genealogical Society Magazine''. 1967–. Published by the Alabama Genealogical Society, c/o Samford University Library, P. O. Box 2296, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35229–0001. (FHL book 976.1 B2ag.) Included are abstracts of newspapers and census, marriage, military, court, and cemetery records. It is indexed.
===Genealogical Periodicals===


''AlaBenton Genealogical Society Quarterly''. 1984–. Published by the AlaBenton Genealogical Society, c/o Anniston-Calhoun County Public Library, P.O. Box 308, Anniston, Alabama 36202. (FHL book 976.163 B2a.) This contains abstracts of court, land, cemetery, marriage, and census records for northeastern Alabama counties. Most of the volumes are indexed.
Many Alabama genealogy periodicals are available online at the [http://digital.archives.alabama.gov/cdm/search Alabama Department of Archives and History website].


''Central Alabama Genealogical Society Quarterly''. 1974–. Published by the Central Alabama Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 125, Selma, Alabama 36702–0125. (FHL book 976.1 B2c.) They have a surname registration file and a surname index. It includes pedigree charts and queries and abstracts of probate, land, cemetery, military, and marriage records for central Alabama counties.
Major genealogical periodicals for Alabama are:


''Deep South Genealogical Quarterly''. 1963–. Published by the Mobile Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 6224, Mobile, Alabama 36660-6224. (FHL book 976.122 B2d.) This quarterly contains abstracts of census, Bible, military, church, and marriage records. There is a surname index to volumes 1–10 and individual indexes to the subsequent volumes.
*'''''The Alabama Genealogical Register''''' 1959–1968. This periodical is indexed and contains abstracts of marriage, cemetery, probate, and census records. Formerly published by Elizabeth W. Thomas, ed., Tuscaloosa, Alabama (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|43982|title-id|disp=book 976.1 B2a}}.) Index to Vol. 1 at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/486857-the-alabama-genealogical-register-v-01-index?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library].


''Natchez Trace Traveler''. 1981–. Published by the Natchez Trace Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 420, Florence, Alabama 35631-0420. (FHL book 976.1 D25n.) This publishes abstracts of church, cemetery, court, probate, and marriage records and tax lists of northwest Alabama counties. It includes membership and surname lists, but there is no index for each volume.
*'''''Alabama Genealogical Society Magazine''''' 1967–. Included are abstracts of newspapers and census, marriage, military, court, and cemetery records. Published by the Alabama Genealogical Society, c/o Samford University Library, P. O. Box 2296, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35229–0001. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|47672|title-id|disp=book 976.1 B2ag}}.) It is indexed. Website includes a complete [http://algensoc.org/main/publications.html table of contents] for issues from 1967-2005.<br>


''Pioneer Trails''. 1959–. Published by the Birmingham Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2432, Birmingham, Alabama 35201. (FHL book 976.178 B2p.) Formerly Pioneers. Formerly Birmingham Genealogical Society. This has a cumulative index to 1970 and individual indexes after that. It includes pedigree charts of ancestors and abstracts of census, marriage, and cemetery records.
*'''''AlaBenton Genealogical Society Quarterly''''' 1984–. This contains abstracts of court, land, cemetery, marriage, and census records for northeastern Alabama counties. Published by the AlaBenton Genealogical Society, c/o Anniston-Calhoun County Public Library, P.O. Box 308, Anniston, Alabama 36202. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|397301|title-id|disp=book 976.163 B2a}}.) Most of the volumes are indexed.


''Settlers of Northeast Alabama''. 1962–1980. Published by the Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 674, Gadsden, Alabama 35902. (FHL book 976.1 B2s.) This periodical includes abstracts of land grant, Bible, census, cemetery, and marriage records. Most volumes are indexed.
*'''''Central Alabama Genealogical Society Quarterly''''' 1974–. They have a surname registration file and a surname index. It includes pedigree charts and queries and abstracts of probate, land, cemetery, military, and marriage records for central Alabama counties. Published by the Central Alabama Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 125, Selma, Alabama 36702–0125. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|528773|title-id|disp=book 976.1 B2c}}.)


''Southeast Alabama Genealogical Society (Quarterly).'' 1985–1997. Dothan, Alabama: Southeast Alabama Genealogical Society. (FHL book 976.1 B2sa.) This source continues under the title Wiregrass Roots (see below).
*'''''Deep South Genealogical Quarterly''''' 1963–. This quarterly contains abstracts of census, Bible, military, church, and marriage records. Published by the Mobile Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 6224, Mobile, Alabama 36660-6224. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|44497|title-id|disp=book 976.122 B2d}}.) There is a surname index to volumes 1–10 and individual indexes to the subsequent volumes.


''Tap Roots''. 1963–. Published by the Genealogical Society of East Alabama, P.O. Box 2892 Drawer 1351, Opelika, Alabama 36830–2892. (FHL book 976.1 B2ta.) Each volume contains an index and abstracts of marriage, census, cemetery, church, family, and Bible records for eastern Alabama counties.
*'''''Natchez Trace Traveler''''' 1981–. This publishes abstracts of church, cemetery, court, probate, and marriage records and tax lists of northwest Alabama counties. Published by the Natchez Trace Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 420, Florence, Alabama 35631-0420. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|325909|title-id|disp=book 976.1 D25n}}.) It includes membership and surname lists, but there is no index for each volume.


''Valley Leaves''. 1966–. Published by the Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1568, Huntsville, Alabama 35807. (FHL book 976.19 B2v.) This periodical publishes abstracts of newspapers and death, probate, court, land, military, and census records for the northern counties of Alabama. It is indexed.
*'''''Pioneer Trails''''' 1959–. It includes pedigree charts of ancestors and abstracts of census, marriage, and cemetery records. Published by the Birmingham Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2432, Birmingham, Alabama 35201. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|94456|title-id|disp=book 976.178 B2p}}.) Formerly Pioneers. Formerly Birmingham Genealogical Society. This has a cumulative index to 1970 and individual indexes after that.


''Wiregrass Roots''. 1997–. Published by the Southeast Alabama Genealogical &amp; Historical Society, P.O. Box 246, Dothan, Alabama 363022–0246. (FHL book 976.1 B2sa.) Formerly Southeast Alabama Genealogical Society Quarterly. In addition to queries, this periodical contains abstracts of newspapers and cemetery, marriage, and census records. Some volumes contain an index.
*'''''Settlers of Northeast Alabama''''' 1962–1980. This periodical includes abstracts of land grant, Bible, census, cemetery, and marriage records. Published by the Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 674, Gadsden, Alabama 35902. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|49571|title-id|disp=book 976.1 B2s}}.) Most volumes are indexed.


'''Indexes.''' Most of the periodicals listed above have annual indexes in their final issue for the year. For nationwide indexes to many of these and other family history periodicals, see the "[[United States Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section of the United States Research Outline. The book and microfiche indexes commonly known as "PERSI" are especially useful since they refer to items published in thousands of English and French-Canadian family history periodicals. The sources for the Periodical Source Index are:
*'''''Southeast Alabama Genealogical Society (Quarterly)''''' 1985–1997. Dothan, Alabama: Southeast Alabama Genealogical Society. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|670316|title-id|disp=book 976.1 B2sa}}.) This source continues under the title Wiregrass Roots (see below).


''Periodical Source Index (PERSI).'' 31+ volumes. Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1986-. (FHL book 973 D25per 1847–1985; fiche 6016863 [set of 40]; book 973 D25per (1986-1997); fiche 6016864 [set of 15] (1986–1990).) This source indexes over 1.1 million articles in over 5,000 English-language and French Canadian family history periodicals. For further instructions see the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index Research Guide]]. Electronic editions of the index are easier to use and more complete:
*'''''Tap Roots''''' 1963–. Each volume contains an index and abstracts of marriage, census, cemetery, church, family, and Bible records for eastern Alabama counties. Published by the Genealogical Society of East Alabama, P.O. Box 2892 Drawer 1351, Opelika, Alabama 36830–2892. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|40757|title-id|disp=book 976.1 B2ta}}.)


'''Periodical Source Index CD-ROM'''. Orem, Utah: Ancestry and the Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1997. (FHL compact disc number 61.) This disc does not circulate to Family History Centers. It merges all 31+volumes into one index.
*'''''Valley Leaves''''' 1966–. This periodical publishes abstracts of newspapers and death, probate, court, land, military, and census records for the northern counties of Alabama. Published by the Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1568, Huntsville, Alabama 35807. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|43952|title-id|disp=book 976.19 B2v}}.) It is indexed. Available [http://digital.archives.alabama.gov/cdm/search online].


"Periodical Source Index Search." In Ancestry.com [Internet site]. [Orem, Utah]: Ancestry, 1999. Available at:
*'''''Wiregrass Roots''''' 1997–. In addition to queries, this periodical contains abstracts of newspapers and cemetery, marriage, and census records. Some volumes contain an index. Published by the Southeast Alabama Genealogical &amp; Historical Society, P.O. Box 246, Dothan, Alabama 363022–0246. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|670316|title-id|disp=book 976.1 B2sa}}.) Formerly Southeast Alabama Genealogical Society Quarterly.


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===Historical Periodicals===


This online database is available only to Ancestry.com members for a subscription fee.
The Alabama Historical Society prints a periodical with some useful information to genealogists:


Periodicals are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:
*'''''Transactions of the Alabama Historical Society.'''''


ALABAMA- PERIODICALS
Digital versions at FamilySearch Digital Library and Internet Archive: [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/575085-transactions-of-the-alabama-historical-society-v-2-1897-1898?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library] - Vol. 2, [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/462141-transactions-of-the-alabama-historical-society-v-3-1898-1899?offset=1 Family Search Digital Library] - Vol. 3, [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/579964-transactions-of-the-alabama-historical-society-v-4-1899-1903?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library] - Vol. 4, [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/588609-transactions-of-the-alabama-historical-society-v-5-1904?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library] - Vol. 5.


ALABAMA- GENEALOGY- PERIODICALS
*'''''Alabama Historical Quarterly''''' - 119 issues (1930-1982) available [http://digital.archives.alabama.gov/cdm/search online].


ALABAMA- SOCIETIES- PERIODICALS


ALABAMA, [COUNTY]- PERIODICALS
===Obtaining Periodicals===


ALABAMA, [COUNTY]- GENEALOGY- PERIODICALS
Copies of periodicals are available from the local societies that publish them. Major archives with genealogical collections will have copies of many periodicals, particularly those representing the area they serve. The Periodical Source Index, or PERSI, is the largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodical articles in the world. PERSI is available online and is especially useful because it refers to countless items published in thousands of family history periodicals worldwide. Learn more at the PERSI wiki page here:
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*[[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]]. Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1987-. (FS Library book {{FSC|539226|title-id|disp=973 D25per}}; 40 fiche {{FSC|519852|item|disp=6016863}} (1847-1985); 15 fiche {{FSC|539226|item|disp=6016864}} (1986-1990).) Partially indexes over 5,000 English-language and French-Canadian family history periodicals. The microfiche indexes are cumulative; book indexes since 1986 are year-by-year. For further details see the PERiodical Source Index Resource Guide (34119).
*[https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ PERiodical Source Index] at Allen County Public Library; index.<br>


ALABAMA, [COUNTY]- HISTORY- PERIODICALS
Once you locate an article in a periodical, check the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] and regional or local libraries for available copies.
The FamilySearch Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. United States periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a Place and Subject search, as found here: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=356&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Alabama%22%20%2Bsubject%3APeriodical Alabama-Periodicals]. They can also be found by using:
 
*'''Place''' Search of the country, state/province, and county
*'''Title''' Search of the periodical
*'''Keyword''' Search for the publishing society name.<br>
 
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Also find Periodical resources available at other libraries via [https://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat]. As with the FamilySearch Catalog search, search WorldCat using society names, locality names, and periodical title names.
Learn more about how to search [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] and the [[FamilySearch Catalog]] on our Wiki pages.
 
 
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A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning Alabama genealogical research exist. Many genealogical and historical societies publish magazines and newsletters. The articles in these periodicals often include the following:

  • Family genealogies and pedigrees
  • Helpful articles on research methodology
  • Transcripts or indexes of biographical sketches, censuses, church records, migration lists, military records, obituaries, wills, vital records, and more
  • Historical background
  • Current and historical maps
  • Information about local and national records, archives, and services
  • Interesting articles about social life and customs
  • Book advertisements and book reviews
  • Advertisements of professional researcher
  • Queries or requests for information about specific ancestors that can help you contact other interested researchers


Genealogical Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Many Alabama genealogy periodicals are available online at the Alabama Department of Archives and History website.

Major genealogical periodicals for Alabama are:

  • The Alabama Genealogical Register 1959–1968. This periodical is indexed and contains abstracts of marriage, cemetery, probate, and census records. Formerly published by Elizabeth W. Thomas, ed., Tuscaloosa, Alabama (FamilySearch Library book 976.1 B2a.) Index to Vol. 1 at FamilySearch Digital Library.
  • Alabama Genealogical Society Magazine 1967–. Included are abstracts of newspapers and census, marriage, military, court, and cemetery records. Published by the Alabama Genealogical Society, c/o Samford University Library, P. O. Box 2296, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35229–0001. (FamilySearch Library book 976.1 B2ag.) It is indexed. Website includes a complete table of contents for issues from 1967-2005.
  • AlaBenton Genealogical Society Quarterly 1984–. This contains abstracts of court, land, cemetery, marriage, and census records for northeastern Alabama counties. Published by the AlaBenton Genealogical Society, c/o Anniston-Calhoun County Public Library, P.O. Box 308, Anniston, Alabama 36202. (FamilySearch Library book 976.163 B2a.) Most of the volumes are indexed.
  • Central Alabama Genealogical Society Quarterly 1974–. They have a surname registration file and a surname index. It includes pedigree charts and queries and abstracts of probate, land, cemetery, military, and marriage records for central Alabama counties. Published by the Central Alabama Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 125, Selma, Alabama 36702–0125. (FamilySearch Library book 976.1 B2c.)
  • Deep South Genealogical Quarterly 1963–. This quarterly contains abstracts of census, Bible, military, church, and marriage records. Published by the Mobile Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 6224, Mobile, Alabama 36660-6224. (FamilySearch Library book 976.122 B2d.) There is a surname index to volumes 1–10 and individual indexes to the subsequent volumes.
  • Natchez Trace Traveler 1981–. This publishes abstracts of church, cemetery, court, probate, and marriage records and tax lists of northwest Alabama counties. Published by the Natchez Trace Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 420, Florence, Alabama 35631-0420. (FamilySearch Library book 976.1 D25n.) It includes membership and surname lists, but there is no index for each volume.
  • Pioneer Trails 1959–. It includes pedigree charts of ancestors and abstracts of census, marriage, and cemetery records. Published by the Birmingham Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2432, Birmingham, Alabama 35201. (FamilySearch Library book 976.178 B2p.) Formerly Pioneers. Formerly Birmingham Genealogical Society. This has a cumulative index to 1970 and individual indexes after that.
  • Settlers of Northeast Alabama 1962–1980. This periodical includes abstracts of land grant, Bible, census, cemetery, and marriage records. Published by the Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 674, Gadsden, Alabama 35902. (FamilySearch Library book 976.1 B2s.) Most volumes are indexed.
  • Southeast Alabama Genealogical Society (Quarterly) 1985–1997. Dothan, Alabama: Southeast Alabama Genealogical Society. (FamilySearch Library book 976.1 B2sa.) This source continues under the title Wiregrass Roots (see below).
  • Tap Roots 1963–. Each volume contains an index and abstracts of marriage, census, cemetery, church, family, and Bible records for eastern Alabama counties. Published by the Genealogical Society of East Alabama, P.O. Box 2892 Drawer 1351, Opelika, Alabama 36830–2892. (FamilySearch Library book 976.1 B2ta.)
  • Valley Leaves 1966–. This periodical publishes abstracts of newspapers and death, probate, court, land, military, and census records for the northern counties of Alabama. Published by the Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1568, Huntsville, Alabama 35807. (FamilySearch Library book 976.19 B2v.) It is indexed. Available online.
  • Wiregrass Roots 1997–. In addition to queries, this periodical contains abstracts of newspapers and cemetery, marriage, and census records. Some volumes contain an index. Published by the Southeast Alabama Genealogical & Historical Society, P.O. Box 246, Dothan, Alabama 363022–0246. (FamilySearch Library book 976.1 B2sa.) Formerly Southeast Alabama Genealogical Society Quarterly.

Historical Periodicals[edit | edit source]

The Alabama Historical Society prints a periodical with some useful information to genealogists:

  • Transactions of the Alabama Historical Society.

Digital versions at FamilySearch Digital Library and Internet Archive: FamilySearch Digital Library - Vol. 2, Family Search Digital Library - Vol. 3, FamilySearch Digital Library - Vol. 4, FamilySearch Digital Library - Vol. 5.

  • Alabama Historical Quarterly - 119 issues (1930-1982) available online.


Obtaining Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Copies of periodicals are available from the local societies that publish them. Major archives with genealogical collections will have copies of many periodicals, particularly those representing the area they serve. The Periodical Source Index, or PERSI, is the largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodical articles in the world. PERSI is available online and is especially useful because it refers to countless items published in thousands of family history periodicals worldwide. Learn more at the PERSI wiki page here:

  • Periodical Source Index (PERSI). Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1987-. (FS Library book 973 D25per; 40 fiche 6016863 (1847-1985); 15 fiche 6016864 (1986-1990).) Partially indexes over 5,000 English-language and French-Canadian family history periodicals. The microfiche indexes are cumulative; book indexes since 1986 are year-by-year. For further details see the PERiodical Source Index Resource Guide (34119).
  • PERiodical Source Index at Allen County Public Library; index.

Once you locate an article in a periodical, check the FamilySearch Catalog and regional or local libraries for available copies. The FamilySearch Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. United States periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a Place and Subject search, as found here: Alabama-Periodicals. They can also be found by using:

  • Place Search of the country, state/province, and county
  • Title Search of the periodical
  • Keyword Search for the publishing society name.


Also find Periodical resources available at other libraries via WorldCat. As with the FamilySearch Catalog search, search WorldCat using society names, locality names, and periodical title names. Learn more about how to search WorldCat and the FamilySearch Catalog on our Wiki pages.


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