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''[[North America]] [[File:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Court Records|U.S. Court Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama Genealogy|Alabama]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama_Court_Records|Court Records]]''{{AL-sidebar}} | ''[[North America]] [[File:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Court Records|U.S. Court Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama Genealogy|Alabama]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama_Court_Records|Court Records]]''{{AL-sidebar}} | ||
[[ | ==Online Resources == | ||
*[http://www.blacksheepancestors.com/usa/alabama.shtml Black Sheep Ancestors Alabama] | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1898&path= Alabama, Marriages, Deaths, Wills, Court, and Other Records, 1784-1920]Book | |||
Names of many Alabama residents are found in district and county court records. Civil court actions include disputes over property and the settlement of estates. Criminal court actions include confrontations, thefts, and destruction of property. These records may give a person’s age, residence, occupation, and family relationships. Sometimes friends and neighbors may have given depositions as witnesses. Court records include dockets, minutes, case files, and orders. Land, tax, and probate matters may be included. | |||
Major Alabama courts that kept records of genealogical value were established as follows: | Major Alabama courts that kept records of genealogical value were established as follows: | ||