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Genealogical, historical, lineage, veterans, fraternal, family name, and ethnic societies often collect, transcribe, and publish records useful to family historians. Local genealogical societies often help family history researchers contact local record searchers or copy records that mention the researcher’s ancestors. A current list of archives and libraries can be found in the [[Alabama Archives and Libraries|Alabama Archives and Libraries]] Wiki article. Some of these organizations have their own Internet sites. You can also find local society addresses by using directories cited in the [[United States Societies|United States Societies]] Wiki article. | Genealogical, historical, lineage, veterans, fraternal, family name, and ethnic societies often collect, transcribe, and publish records useful to family historians. Local genealogical societies often help family history researchers contact local record searchers or copy records that mention the researcher’s ancestors. A current list of archives and libraries can be found in the [[Alabama Archives and Libraries|Alabama Archives and Libraries]] Wiki article. Some of these organizations have their own Internet sites. You can also find local society addresses by using directories cited in the [[United States Societies|United States Societies]] Wiki article. | ||
A list of Alabama Genealogical and Historical societies and the titles of their periodicals is on pages 51–54 of ''Researching in Alabama: A Genealogical Guide'' by Marilyn Davis Barefield, Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1987. {{ | A list of Alabama Genealogical and Historical societies and the titles of their periodicals is on pages 51–54 of ''Researching in Alabama: A Genealogical Guide'' by Marilyn Davis Barefield, Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1987. {{FSC|668815|item|disp=FS Catalog 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. <br><br> | ||
Genealogical and historical societies often maintain a file for historical families of the area or for ancestors of society members. Most genealogical societies focus on local and regional records, but some concentrate on the records and migrations of ethnic groups or minorities. | Genealogical and historical societies often maintain a file for historical families of the area or for ancestors of society members. Most genealogical societies focus on local and regional records, but some concentrate on the records and migrations of ethnic groups or minorities. | ||
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Public librarians and county clerks may be aware of other local organizations or individuals that can be contacted for information and services. In many small communities, "old timers" are a wonderful resource for history and memories. Some maintain scrapbooks of obituaries and events in the community. | Public librarians and county clerks may be aware of other local organizations or individuals that can be contacted for information and services. In many small communities, "old timers" are a wonderful resource for history and memories. Some maintain scrapbooks of obituaries and events in the community. | ||
Lineage societies, such as the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, General Society of Colonial Wars, and Sons of the American Revolution, require members to prove they are descended from certain people, such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are preserved and many are on microfilm at the | Lineage societies, such as the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, General Society of Colonial Wars, and Sons of the American Revolution, require members to prove they are descended from certain people, such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are preserved and many are on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. In Alabama there are many members of national lineage societies. These societies are described in the "[[United States Societies|United States Societies]]" Wiki article. | ||
To learn of Alabama genealogical societies that have records and services that may help you, contact: | To learn of Alabama genealogical societies that have records and services that may help you, contact: | ||
:'''[http://algensoc.org/ Alabama Genealogical Society]'''<br> | :'''[http://algensoc.org/ Alabama Genealogical Society]'''<br>Samford University <br>P. O. Box 293921<br>800 Lakeshore Drive<br>Birmingham, Alabama 35229-0001 <br>Telephone: 205-870-2749 <br>Email: [mailto:ags@algensoc.org ags@algensoc.org]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/algensoc Facebook] | ||
:'''[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~alabgs/ AlaBenton Genealogical Society]'''<br>108 East 10th Street <br>Anniston, Alabama 36201<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/598993833517794/ Facebook] | |||
:'''[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~alags/ Autauga Genealogical Society]<br>'''P. O. Box 680668<br>Prattville, Alabama 36067 <br>Email: [mailto:jkbrown2@knology.net jkbrown2@knology.net]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/AutaugaGenSoc/ Facebook] | |||
:'''[http://bgsal.org/ Birmingham Genealogical Society]<br>'''P.O. Box 2432<br>Birmingham, Alabama 35201<br>Email: [mailto:birminghamgenealogy@yahoo.com birminghamgenealogy@yahoo.com]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamGenealogicalSociety Facebook] | |||
:'''[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~alabgs/ Genealogical Society of East Alabama]'''<br>P.O. Box 2892<br>Opelika, Alabama 36803<br>Email: [mailto:gsofea@gmail.com gsofea@gmail.com]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/GSofEA/ Facebook] | |||
:'''[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~almgs/ Montgomery Genealogical Society, Inc.]<br>'''P.O. Box 230194<br>Montgomery, Alabama 36123-0194<br>Email: [mailto:ljnicoll81@charter.net ljnicoll81@charter.net] | |||
:'''[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~alntgs/ Natchez Trace Genealogical Society]<br>'''P.O. Box 420<br>Florence, Alabama 35631-0420<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/121918464550748/ Facebook] | |||
:'''[http://neags.com/ Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society] <br>'''P.O. Box 8268 <br>Gadsen, Alabama 35902 <br>Email: [mailto:neagslib@comcast.net neagslib@comcast.net]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/neagslibrary Facebook] | |||
:'''[http://www.tuscaloosagenealogy.com/ Tuscaloosa Genealogical Society]'''<br>P.O. Box 20802<br>Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35402-0802<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/tuscaloosagen/ Facebook] | |||
For genealogical and historical societies that have records and services to help you with your research, also see the "[[Alabama Archives and Libraries]]," "[[Alabama Church Records]]," and "[[Alabama Periodicals]]" Wiki articles. Many counties also have local historical and genealogical societies. | |||
For societies in Alabama at the town, county, and state levels, see the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog] under: | |||
:ALABAMA - SOCIETIES | |||
:ALABAMA - GENEALOGY - SOCIETIES | |||
:ALABAMA, [COUNTY] - SOCIETIES | |||
:ALABAMA - SOCIETIES | |||
:ALABAMA - GENEALOGY - SOCIETIES | |||
:ALABAMA, [COUNTY] - SOCIETIES | |||
:ALABAMA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - SOCIETIES <br><br> | :ALABAMA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - SOCIETIES <br><br> | ||
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*[ | *[https://www.alabamastatesociety.org/ Alabama State Society News] | ||
*[http://www.censusfinder.com/alabama-genealogy-society.htm CensusFinder] | *[http://www.censusfinder.com/alabama-genealogy-society.htm CensusFinder] | ||
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